The legacy of the Right Reverend Father in God, Herbert, Lord Bishop of Hereford, to his diocess, or, A short determination of all controversies we have with the papists, by Gods holy word
WHEN I last appeared here, my business was to arm you with Christian Courage and firm resolution to fight manfully the good fight of Faith, with full assurance of a glorious reward from the sure hand of our most gracious God, who never fails to reward those that seek and serve him.
WHEN I last appeared Here, my business was to arm you with Christian Courage and firm resolution to fight manfully the good fight of Faith, with full assurance of a glorious reward from the sure hand of our most gracious God, who never fails to reward those that seek and serve him.
But the perverse wits of evil men, who can find nodum in scirpo, have invented some difficulties in them to excuse their pernicious practices clean contrary to them.
But the perverse wits of evil men, who can find nodum in scirpo, have invented Some difficulties in them to excuse their pernicious practices clean contrary to them.
For they having many things in their Church Devotions quite contrary to Scripture, (as I shall shew you, e're this business be ended) find it necessary to shut up the Scripture from the Laity, who would not so blindly be seduced into them, had they the light of Holy Scripture to discover the grossness of them.
For they having many things in their Church Devotions quite contrary to Scripture, (as I shall show you, ever this business be ended) find it necessary to shut up the Scripture from the Laity, who would not so blindly be seduced into them, had they the Light of Holy Scripture to discover the grossness of them.
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Secondly, As to the reason of the Command, That in them we have Eternal Life, the Romists add, that you must take along with you the explication of the Church,
Secondly, As to the reason of the Command, That in them we have Eternal Life, the Romists add, that you must take along with you the explication of the Church,
And seeing both these points are matters of Salvation, wherein all mankind, learned or unlearned, high and low, are concerned, I think it necessary to handle these matters in so plain a way as may sute with the capacity of all,
And seeing both these points Are matters of Salvation, wherein all mankind, learned or unlearned, high and low, Are concerned, I think it necessary to handle these matters in so plain a Way as may suit with the capacity of all,
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The only doubt in this point is, whether they do search the Scriptures so diligently and studiously as they ought, that St Pauls objection be not laid to their charge:
The only doubt in this point is, whither they do search the Scriptures so diligently and studiously as they ought, that Saint Paul's objection be not laid to their charge:
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Thou that teachest others, teachest thou not thy self? Wherefore I beseech you of the Clergy, that are present, to consider what a shameful and scandalous thing it is, that a poor mechanick tradesman should be more ready in quoting Scripture for his error than you for the truth:
Thou that Teachest Others, Teachest thou not thy self? Wherefore I beseech you of the Clergy, that Are present, to Consider what a shameful and scandalous thing it is, that a poor mechanic tradesman should be more ready in quoting Scripture for his error than you for the truth:
and you that should be able, as the Apostle saith, with sound Doctrine to stop the mouths of all gainsayers, such weak silly gainsayers should stop your mouths with corrupted Doctrine and mistaken Texts,
and you that should be able, as the Apostle Says, with found Doctrine to stop the mouths of all gainsayers, such weak silly gainsayers should stop your mouths with corrupted Doctrine and mistaken Texts,
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And it shall be when he sitteth upon the throne of his Kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this Law in a book, out of that which is before the Priests the Levites.
And it shall be when he Sitteth upon the throne of his Kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this Law in a book, out of that which is before the Priests the Levites.
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And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this Law and these statutes, to do them:
And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life, that he may Learn to Fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this Law and these statutes, to do them:
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This command was given hundreds of years before the Iews had any Kings, which shews great providential care and earnestness in God, that Kings should be studious in his Holy Laws.
This command was given hundreds of Years before the Iews had any Kings, which shows great providential care and earnestness in God, that Kings should be studious in his Holy Laws.
And 'tis a very pertinent note that learned Grotius hath on this place, That the King is to write himself a Copy of Gods Laws, which is the best way to imprint a thing in a mans memory;
And it's a very pertinent note that learned Grotius hath on this place, That the King is to write himself a Copy of God's Laws, which is the best Way to imprint a thing in a men memory;
where, speaking of the Church of Christ which was to be set up among the Gentiles, he tells the Church that Kings should be her nursing-fathers, and Queens her nursing-mothers.
where, speaking of the Church of christ which was to be Set up among the Gentiles, he tells the Church that Kings should be her Nursing fathers, and Queen's her Nursing mothers.
And so it was with King David, he did so meditate on the Laws of God both day and night, that he thereby became wiser than his teachers, I suppose he means the Priests who taught him in his minority.
And so it was with King David, he did so meditate on the Laws of God both day and night, that he thereby became Wiser than his Teachers, I suppose he means the Priests who taught him in his minority.
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And 'tis very necessary also for the Civil Government of the State, as 'tis there in Deut. exprest, that their hearts be not lifted up above their brethren, and that they do not multiply to themselves wives, nor silver, nor gold.
And it's very necessary also for the Civil Government of the State, as it's there in Deuteronomy expressed, that their hearts be not lifted up above their brothers, and that they do not multiply to themselves wives, nor silver, nor gold.
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For seeing that Kings cannot be personally present in all parts of their Dominion, they are constrained to appoint others under them to perform that which they cannot do themselves.
For seeing that Kings cannot be personally present in all parts of their Dominion, they Are constrained to appoint Others under them to perform that which they cannot do themselves.
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so is it in Church-fathers and Church-mothers, and their Substitutes are to be Nursing-fathers to the Church, to countenance and protect the Orthodox Teachers.
so is it in Church-fathers and Church-mothers, and their Substitutes Are to be Nursing fathers to the Church, to countenance and Pact the Orthodox Teachers.
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the practice whereof in the Magistrate gains him great reverence to his Authority, and is also a great inducement to the people to follow him in the way of vertue:
the practice whereof in the Magistrate gains him great Reverence to his authority, and is also a great inducement to the people to follow him in the Way of virtue:
whereas all vitious persons hate Government as a restraint to their licentious appetites, and a curb to their covetous and injurious oppressions of others,
whereas all vicious Persons hate Government as a restraint to their licentious appetites, and a curb to their covetous and injurious oppressions of Others,
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and increased the number of them by his pious example, shall be sure to have all their hands ready to assist and protect him in the due execution of his Office.
and increased the number of them by his pious Exampl, shall be sure to have all their hands ready to assist and Pact him in the due execution of his Office.
And so again in Deut. vi. 7. and again xi. 18. When Moses repeated unto the people all the Ordinances of God, he called all the people together, all Israel, and commanded them to teach their Children all the words of the Law,
And so again in Deuteronomy vi. 7. and again xi. 18. When Moses repeated unto the people all the Ordinances of God, he called all the people together, all Israel, and commanded them to teach their Children all the words of the Law,
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and farther, that they should write them on the posts and gates of their houses, that they might have them always before their eyes; and to wear them as frontlets on their foreheads,
and farther, that they should write them on the posts and gates of their houses, that they might have them always before their eyes; and to wear them as frontlets on their foreheads,
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and by them to others of like condition? and when Iohn the Baptist came out of the Wilderness to preach, Was it not to the people? And when Christ himself went forth to preach, Was it not to the people,
and by them to Others of like condition? and when John the Baptist Come out of the Wilderness to preach, Was it not to the people? And when christ himself went forth to preach, Was it not to the people,
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and those of the lowest degree? And he gave it unto the Disciples of St. Iohn as a special sign of his being the Christ, That the poor had the Gospel preached unto them;
and those of the lowest degree? And he gave it unto the Disciples of Saint John as a special Signen of his being the christ, That the poor had the Gospel preached unto them;
so when he was to leave this world he gave the like charge to his Disciples, That they should, preach the Gospel to every creature, as you may see in the last Chapter of St. Mark; to every creature, that is, to every humane Creature:
so when he was to leave this world he gave the like charge to his Disciples, That they should, preach the Gospel to every creature, as you may see in the last Chapter of Saint Mark; to every creature, that is, to every humane Creature:
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But we use the word Church by corrupt custom promiscuously sometimes for the Congregation, sometimes for the house wherein they meet, sometimes for the body of Church-men,
But we use the word Church by corrupt custom promiscuously sometime for the Congregation, sometime for the house wherein they meet, sometime for the body of Churchmen,
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But NONLATINALPHABET in Scripture is never so placed, but only for the Congregation of the faithful. This is more expresly declared Rev. ii. 1. where the Bishop is called the Angel,
But in Scripture is never so placed, but only for the Congregation of the faithful. This is more expressly declared Rev. ii. 1. where the Bishop is called the Angel,
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For St. Hierome, one of the four eminent Doctors and Fathers of the Church, who lived 400 years after Christ, in his Epistle to Laeta a Roman Matron, sets down a method for her to teach her little Girl the Scriptures, what books she should read first, and what next:
For Saint Jerome, one of the four eminent Doctors and Father's of the Church, who lived 400 Years After christ, in his Epistle to Laeta a Roman Matron, sets down a method for her to teach her little Girl the Scriptures, what books she should read First, and what next:
first the book of Psalms, then the Proverbs, then Ecclesiastes; and after other books named in the Old Testament, he concludes, Ad Evangelia transeat, nunquam ea depositura de manibus.
First the book of Psalms, then the Proverbs, then Ecclesiastes; and After other books nam in the Old Testament, he concludes, Ad Evangelia Transit, Never ea depositura de manibus.
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and was Bishop of Rome; who for his great sanctity and learning was called Gregory the Great: he, in his book of Morals written for the instruction of all, gives this Rule, Divinas Scripturas saepiùs lege; imo nunquam de manibus tuis sacra lectio deponatur. Read often the divine Scriptures;
and was Bishop of Room; who for his great sanctity and learning was called Gregory the Great: he, in his book of Morals written for the instruction of all, gives this Rule, Divinas Scripturas saepiùs lege; imo Never de manibus tuis sacra Lectio deponatur. Read often the divine Scriptures;
Here you have the Doctrine and Practice of the Primitive Church for many Ages. And yet the Romanists will most impudently affirm, that we are the deserters of Antiquity,
Here you have the Doctrine and Practice of the Primitive Church for many Ages. And yet the Romanists will most impudently affirm, that we Are the deserters of Antiquity,
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And I pray you observe what a strict charge St. Paul gives at the end of his Epistles to the Colossians and the Thessalonians. I charge you by the Lord that this Epistle be read to all the Holy Brethren, to all.
And I pray you observe what a strict charge Saint Paul gives At the end of his Epistles to the colossians and the Thessalonians. I charge you by the Lord that this Epistle be read to all the Holy Brothers, to all.
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and pray unto them and the blessed Virgin much more than to Christ or God the Father, ten Ave Mary 's for one Pater Noster. Good reason then have the Romanists to add unto these contradictions of Scripture and many more, that grand iniquity of shutting up the Scripture from the people,
and pray unto them and the blessed Virgae much more than to christ or God the Father, ten Have Marry is for one Pater Noster. Good reason then have the Romanists to add unto these contradictions of Scripture and many more, that grand iniquity of shutting up the Scripture from the people,
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But I hope they intend no such matter as blasphemy, but think they have some colour for what they say from 2 Pet. iii. 16. where St. Peter speaks of the unlearned and unstable, wresting the Scriptures to their own destruction.
But I hope they intend no such matter as blasphemy, but think they have Some colour for what they say from 2 Pet. iii. 16. where Saint Peter speaks of the unlearned and unstable, wresting the Scriptures to their own destruction.
For I shall shew you by and by, that they who abound in learning, yet wanting stability, wrest the Scriptures as well (I should say as ill) as the unlearned.
For I shall show you by and by, that they who abound in learning, yet wanting stability, wrest the Scriptures as well (I should say as ill) as the unlearned.
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But first I desire my pretending wise men to advise a little with St. Paul, Rom. vii. 10. where he tells us that the Commandment which was ordained unto life, he found unto death:
But First I desire my pretending wise men to Advice a little with Saint Paul, Rom. vii. 10. where he tells us that the Commandment which was ordained unto life, he found unto death:
Thus, Beloved, you see 'twas not the Commandment that wrought death in St. Paul, but sin, that is, concupiscence, the corruption of nature that was in him, this caused all the evil.
Thus, beloved, you see 'twas not the Commandment that wrought death in Saint Paul, but since, that is, concupiscence, the corruption of nature that was in him, this caused all the evil.
the pride and wilfulness of their heart, the conceit of their own holiness and godly understanding sets them forward in opposition to the common received Doctrine,
the pride and wilfulness of their heart, the conceit of their own holiness and godly understanding sets them forward in opposition to the Common received Doctrine,
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and having found such, they presently blaze abroad their new Doctrine, which the giddy unconstant people, always fond of new things, presently catch at and follow.
and having found such, they presently blaze abroad their new Doctrine, which the giddy unconstant people, always found of new things, presently catch At and follow.
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And though the Scripture were wholly shut up from them, yet the same sin, their Spiritual pride of heart, would cause the same Divisions and Heresies.
And though the Scripture were wholly shut up from them, yet the same since, their Spiritual pride of heart, would cause the same Divisions and Heresies.
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Do not we see this daily happen to them who reject the Scripture, and walk by their new inward lights, which they pretend God infuses into them? This makes it most manifest that all our Divisions,
Do not we see this daily happen to them who reject the Scripture, and walk by their new inward lights, which they pretend God infuses into them? This makes it most manifest that all our Divisions,
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Now I beseech you to consider, were it not as sensless as wicked to shut up the Scripture, the word of life, from the whole Congregation of the faithful,
Now I beseech you to Consider, were it not as senseless as wicked to shut up the Scripture, the word of life, from the Whole Congregation of the faithful,
because the sin and corruption of some turn it to their death. But as Iob xi. saith, Vain man would be wise, though a man be born like a wild asses colt.
Because the since and corruption of Some turn it to their death. But as Job xi. Says, Vain man would be wise, though a man be born like a wild asses colt.
Yea, he would be wiser than God, who well foresaw these Heresies and Divisions, and forewarns us by St. Paul, 1 Cor. xi. 18, &c. not only that they would come,
Yea, he would be Wiser than God, who well foresaw these Heresies and Divisions, and forewarns us by Saint Paul, 1 Cor. xi. 18, etc. not only that they would come,
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to set a man at variance against his Father, and the Daughter against her Mother, Matt. x. 34, &c. And doth vain man think by his wisdom to frustrate the Divine Decree;
to Set a man At variance against his Father, and the Daughter against her Mother, Matt. x. 34, etc. And does vain man think by his Wisdom to frustrate the Divine decree;
Yet he will be so wise as for the preventing of Errors and Divisions, to shut up the Holy Scripture from the people, which God hath commanded to be delivered to the people.
Yet he will be so wise as for the preventing of Errors and Divisions, to shut up the Holy Scripture from the people, which God hath commanded to be Delivered to the people.
Is it not well known to all men verst in the writings of antiquity that the most dangerous spreading Heresies which infested the Church for several Ages,
Is it not well known to all men versed in the writings of antiquity that the most dangerous spreading Heresies which infested the Church for several Ages,
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and divers others famous for learning, as the Arian, the Nestorian, the Eutychian, the Pelagian, the Macedonian, the Manichean Heresies and several others, which have mightily disturbed the Christian Church in all Nations, East, West, North, and South. And then by the rule of our rare wise men, the Scripture must be shut up from these also, Bishops and Priests,
and diverse Others famous for learning, as the Arian, the Nestorian, the Eutychian, the Pelagian, the Macedonian, the Manichean Heresies and several Others, which have mightily disturbed the Christian Church in all nations, East, West, North, and South. And then by the Rule of our rare wise men, the Scripture must be shut up from these also, Bishops and Priests,
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and in the mean time we may take the Alcoran for our meditation, or Ovid de Fastibus, and so all become Turks or Heathens; and the Kingdom of Satan set up instead of the Kingdom of Christ.
and in the mean time we may take the Alcorani for our meditation, or Ovid de Fastibus, and so all become Turks or heathens; and the Kingdom of Satan Set up instead of the Kingdom of christ.
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And really, my beloved, I must in all seriousness tell you that the Christian world was very far degenerated and declining into Heathenism by shutting up the Scriptures in later Ages,
And really, my Beloved, I must in all seriousness tell you that the Christian world was very Far degenerated and declining into Heathenism by shutting up the Scriptures in later Ages,
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and by the light thereof to discover the Heathenish superstitions of the Church of Rome, who had again revived many practices of old Pagan Rome: the Pagan had their purifying Waters called Aquae Lustrales; in imitation whereof the Papists have their Holy Water to sprinkle themselves withal when they enter the Church.
and by the Light thereof to discover the Heathenish superstitions of the Church of Rome, who had again revived many practices of old Pagan Room: the Pagan had their purifying Waters called water Lustrales; in imitation whereof the Papists have their Holy Water to sprinkle themselves withal when they enter the Church.
St. Dennis for France, St. Iames for Spain, St. Peter for Rome, St. George for England, St. Patrick for Ireland. The Pagans carried the Idols of their gods about in Procession with great pomp, burning Incense and singing Hymns unto them:
Saint Dennis for France, Saint James for Spain, Saint Peter for Room, Saint George for England, Saint Patrick for Ireland. The Pagans carried the Idols of their God's about in Procession with great pomp, burning Incense and singing Hymns unto them:
But there is one I have not yet mentioned more remarkable and detestable than any of those, I mean the countermanding that solemn and last command of our Lord and Saviour Jesus, at his last Supper after he had instituted the blessed Sacrament of his body and blood to our endless comfort,
But there is one I have not yet mentioned more remarkable and detestable than any of those, I mean the countermanding that solemn and last command of our Lord and Saviour jesus, At his last Supper After he had instituted the blessed Sacrament of his body and blood to our endless Comfort,
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let no one omit it, And why so particularly command the Cup more than the Bread? Truly with great reason, He divinely foreseeing the sacrilegious dismembring of this blessed Sacrament, which the Roman Church would make, in depriving the people of the Cup. Whereas one would think this Command of our dying Lord and Saviour for us should of all other Commands be most exactly performed to a tittle in every point:
let no one omit it, And why so particularly command the Cup more than the Bred? Truly with great reason, He divinely Foreseeing the sacrilegious dismembering of this blessed Sacrament, which the Roman Church would make, in depriving the people of the Cup. Whereas one would think this Command of our dying Lord and Saviour for us should of all other Commands be most exactly performed to a tittle in every point:
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Now had the Pope taken away the Bread also, he might have given the very same reason for that as he doth for taking away the Cup. They give two reasons:
Now had the Pope taken away the Bred also, he might have given the very same reason for that as he does for taking away the Cup. They give two Reasons:
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and therefore they need it not again in the Cup. Though 'tis apparent in Scripture that our Saviour gave it in the Cup apart, to signifie his bloodshedding from his body, saying, This is my blood which was shed.
and Therefore they need it not again in the Cup. Though it's apparent in Scripture that our Saviour gave it in the Cup apart, to signify his bloodshedding from his body, saying, This is my blood which was shed.
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the Pope guided by the Holy Ghost says so, and then who dares say otherwise? And thus you see, that if we once let go the Scripture, farewell all Religion;
the Pope guided by the Holy Ghost Says so, and then who dares say otherwise? And thus you see, that if we once let go the Scripture, farewell all Religion;
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You have heard Gods Command to the People of Israel concerning the Old Law, That all should read it, teach it their Children, write it on the doors and posts of their dwellings, discourse of it in their Houses, by the way, and in the fields.
You have herd God's Command to the People of Israel Concerning the Old Law, That all should read it, teach it their Children, write it on the doors and posts of their dwellings, discourse of it in their Houses, by the Way, and in the fields.
If this be not transcendent madness and transcendent wickedness too, tell me what is? To say the Sun is darkness, is ten times more tolerable than to say the word of Eternal Life is Eternal Death to him that reads it.
If this be not transcendent madness and transcendent wickedness too, tell me what is? To say the Sun is darkness, is ten times more tolerable than to say the word of Eternal Life is Eternal Death to him that reads it.
You that are called to the glorious liberty of the Children of God, and have heard God the Father speaking unto you in the Law, God the Son speaking to you in the Gospel, God the Holy Ghost speaking to you in the Apostles;
You that Are called to the glorious liberty of the Children of God, and have herd God the Father speaking unto you in the Law, God the Son speaking to you in the Gospel, God the Holy Ghost speaking to you in the Apostles;
and enslaved under Popish Tyranny? Thus to be deprived of the Gospel, the Word of Life, the Power of God unto Salvation? No Beloved, I hope you will never be so infatuated by deluding words,
and enslaved under Popish Tyranny? Thus to be deprived of the Gospel, the Word of Life, the Power of God unto Salvation? No beloved, I hope you will never be so infatuated by deluding words,
this is the Book which teaches Priests that blessed work of gaining Souls unto Christ by sound Doctrine and godly Example, which will make them shine in this World as Stars in the Firmament: Let your Light so shine.
this is the Book which Teaches Priests that blessed work of gaining Souls unto christ by found Doctrine and godly Exampl, which will make them shine in this World as Stars in the Firmament: Let your Light so shine.
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This is the Book that teaches Princes and all Magistrates their duty to God for the People, to administer justice with uprightness, to shew mercy with prudence, to subdue the rebellious, to protect the oppressed:
This is the Book that Teaches Princes and all Magistrates their duty to God for the People, to administer Justice with uprightness, to show mercy with prudence, to subdue the rebellious, to Pact the oppressed:
I said ye are Gods, this Book will teach the People their duty and piety towards God, their duty and loyalty to their Sovereign, reverence to all in Authority, love and peace with their fellow Subjects.
I said you Are God's, this Book will teach the People their duty and piety towards God, their duty and loyalty to their Sovereign, Reverence to all in authority, love and peace with their fellow Subject's.
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Come, come hither all ye that hunger and thirst ofter Righteousness, come Clergy, come Laity, come Male and Female, come Old and Young, come Rich and Poor;
Come, come hither all you that hunger and thirst ofter Righteousness, come Clergy, come Laity, come Male and Female, come Old and Young, come Rich and Poor;
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THE former part of this Text, Search the Scriptures, I have already treated of, shewing you that this Command of our Saviour belongs to all conditions of men and women;
THE former part of this Text, Search the Scriptures, I have already treated of, showing you that this Command of our Saviour belongs to all conditions of men and women;
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And therefore it is a strange presumption, very foolish and very impious, for vain man born ignorant as the wild Asses Colt, to pretend to give reasons for shutting up the Scripture from the People, God having so expresly and so often commanded all to read the Scriptures.
And Therefore it is a strange presumption, very foolish and very impious, for vain man born ignorant as the wild Asses Colt, to pretend to give Reasons for shutting up the Scripture from the People, God having so expressly and so often commanded all to read the Scriptures.
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for it casts a reproach upon Gods Command, making him the Author of Sin. But now put the case that the peoples reading of Scripture were the real cause of their falling into Schisms and Errors (which God forbid we should say in earnest) but only let us suppose it,
for it Cast a reproach upon God's Command, making him the Author of Sin. But now put the case that the peoples reading of Scripture were the real cause of their falling into Schisms and Errors (which God forbid we should say in earnest) but only let us suppose it,
yet like Demetrius the the Silver-Smith with his Crafts-men, so the Pope and his adherents animate one another, saying their Craft will be in danger to be set at nought;
yet like Demetrius the the Silver-Smith with his Craftsmen, so the Pope and his adherents animate one Another, saying their Craft will be in danger to be Set At nought;
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For which there is great reason according to nature, for all that a man hath affords him no content or comfort in death, which takes away the sense of all things:
For which there is great reason according to nature, for all that a man hath affords him no content or Comfort in death, which Takes away the sense of all things:
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If therefore life be so dear unto us, because it gives us a capacity to enjoy these poor earthly delights that have so great and drossy an alloy of intermingled cares and troubles which alwaies attend them:
If Therefore life be so dear unto us, Because it gives us a capacity to enjoy these poor earthly delights that have so great and drossy an alloy of intermingled Cares and Troubles which always attend them:
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And this unconceivable delight being to continue beyond Methusalem 's Age, or the Age of the whole world, to have an eternal duration for ever and ever;
And this unconceivable delight being to continue beyond Methuselah is Age, or the Age of the Whole world, to have an Eternal duration for ever and ever;
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For the present then, my business must be to shew you that the Holy Scriptures contain in them compleatly without any additional requisite, the means to attain Eternal Life:
For the present then, my business must be to show you that the Holy Scriptures contain in them completely without any additional requisite, the means to attain Eternal Life:
wherefore we may assuredly conclude that our Saviour who advised the Iews to search the Scriptures, he both could tell and would have told them, had they thought amiss:
Wherefore we may assuredly conclude that our Saviour who advised the Iews to search the Scriptures, he both could tell and would have told them, had they Thought amiss:
who then can doubt but that if the Iews had been mistaken in their opinion of the Scriptures, our Saviour would most readily have corrected their error.
who then can doubt but that if the Iews had been mistaken in their opinion of the Scriptures, our Saviour would most readily have corrected their error.
'tis rather a fuller conviction of the Iews: 'tis a way of arguing which the School-men call Argumentum ad hominem; which is the shortest and plainest way to confute another:
it's rather a fuller conviction of the Iews: it's a Way of arguing which the Schoolmen call Argumentum ad hominem; which is the Shortest and Plainest Way to confute Another:
And our Saviour Luk. x. 25, 26, 27, 28. fully declares this to be his sence likewise, where being asked by a Lawyer of the Iews, Master, what shall I do to inherit Eternal Life? He said unto him, What is written in the Law? how readest thou? And he answering, said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
And our Saviour Luk. x. 25, 26, 27, 28. Fully declares this to be his sense likewise, where being asked by a Lawyer of the Iews, Master, what shall I do to inherit Eternal Life? He said unto him, What is written in the Law? how Readest thou? And he answering, said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
And this Evangelist, St. Iohn, who wrote my Text, tells us toward the end of his Gospel, that he omitted to write many things of our Saviour, But these were written that we might believe,
And this Evangelist, Saint John, who wrote my Text, tells us towards the end of his Gospel, that he omitted to write many things of our Saviour, But these were written that we might believe,
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as I said before, to teach us the way to Eternal Life? And when our Saviour went out of the world, he left his Apostles to finish the work he had begun, promising them, that he would send them the Holy Ghost, who should lead them into all truth.
as I said before, to teach us the Way to Eternal Life? And when our Saviour went out of the world, he left his Apostles to finish the work he had begun, promising them, that he would send them the Holy Ghost, who should led them into all truth.
and that he had not kept back any thing that was profitable to them, vers. 20. Mark, I beseech you, he declares not only necessary things, but all things profitable, all;
and that he had not kept back any thing that was profitable to them, vers. 20. Mark, I beseech you, he declares not only necessary things, but all things profitable, all;
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Doth not this, I pray you, fully confirm what I said, That the belief of any thing more than what is declared in Scripture may prove rather a hinderance than a help to Salvation? Nay, 'tis not only may be,
Does not this, I pray you, Fully confirm what I said, That the belief of any thing more than what is declared in Scripture may prove rather a hindrance than a help to Salvation? Nay, it's not only may be,
but probably, if not certainly will be a hinderance and not a help, since the Apostle assures us that he declared all things profitable, that is, all things helpful.
but probably, if not Certainly will be a hindrance and not a help, since the Apostle assures us that he declared all things profitable, that is, all things helpful.
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And doth not St. Peter, 2 Epist. i. 8. and following verses discourse to this purpose? For there he tells them that in doing those things which he had taught them, they should make their calling and election sure,
And does not Saint Peter, 2 Epistle i. 8. and following Verses discourse to this purpose? For there he tells them that in doing those things which he had taught them, they should make their calling and election sure,
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Were it not then as sensless as dangerous to venture on any other means, or helps (as they call them) than what the Scripture shews for our Salvation;
Were it not then as senseless as dangerous to venture on any other means, or helps (as they call them) than what the Scripture shows for our Salvation;
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And so St. Peter in his Epistles commends to the people likewise the Epistles of his beloved Brother Paul. And therefore I did not say that any one Epistle, two,
And so Saint Peter in his Epistles commends to the people likewise the Epistles of his Beloved Brother Paul. And Therefore I did not say that any one Epistle, two,
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And if the Old Testament were so perfect and so glorious, as to contain in it all things necessary to Eternal Life, which glory was to be done away, as St. Paul saith:
And if the Old Testament were so perfect and so glorious, as to contain in it all things necessary to Eternal Life, which glory was to be done away, as Saint Paul Says:
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shall not the New Testament, the Ministration of the Spirit be much more glorious and perfect? 2 Cor. iii. 7, 8. Would God be less careful of his Church establish'd by his own Son in Person, which was to remain to the end of the world,
shall not the New Testament, the Ministration of the Spirit be much more glorious and perfect? 2 Cor. iii. 7, 8. Would God be less careful of his Church established by his own Son in Person, which was to remain to the end of the world,
and so fully confuted by St. Paul, not only in the places before cited, but also in 2 Tim. iii. 16, 17. where he tells him that all Scripture is given by inspiration from God,
and so Fully confuted by Saint Paul, not only in the places before cited, but also in 2 Tim. iii. 16, 17. where he tells him that all Scripture is given by inspiration from God,
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and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
and is profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
but their Doctrines of men teach them, that their great Saints Bennet, Francis, Dominick, Ignatius, and many hundreds more are such profitable Servants,
but their Doctrines of men teach them, that their great Saints Bennet, Francis, Dominick, Ignatius, and many hundreds more Are such profitable Servants,
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For our sins being trespasses against the infinite majesty of God, none but our Saviour who is also of an infinite Majesty, both God and man could make a just satisfaction for them.
For our Sins being Trespasses against the infinite majesty of God, none but our Saviour who is also of an infinite Majesty, both God and man could make a just satisfaction for them.
Had a thousand Bennets, Dominicks, &c. and ten thousand thousands more been sacrificed on Crosses, all had been in vain, we should all lie for ever in everlasting flames.
Had a thousand Bennets, Dominicks, etc. and ten thousand thousands more been sacrificed on Crosses, all had been in vain, we should all lie for ever in everlasting flames.
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and each Country Language hath several proverbial sayings and antient forms of speech, which in process of time grow out of use and very hard to be understood:
and each Country Language hath several proverbial sayings and ancient forms of speech, which in process of time grow out of use and very hard to be understood:
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And certainly those Primitive Fathers living near the times and places when and where our Saviour and the Apostles taught and acted, may be able to inform us of several circumstances,
And Certainly those Primitive Father's living near the times and places when and where our Saviour and the Apostles taught and acted, may be able to inform us of several Circumstances,
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Thirdly, Where a passage of Scripture may have several significations, and thereby make it doubtful what is the more proper meaning of it there, those Primitive Fathers can best tell us in what sence it was received in the Primitive Church.
Thirdly, Where a passage of Scripture may have several significations, and thereby make it doubtful what is the more proper meaning of it there, those Primitive Father's can best tell us in what sense it was received in the Primitive Church.
And surely in doubtful places every modest man will think it fit to incline to those Primitive Godly men, whose nearness to the Apostles gave them great opportunities of knowing the true sence;
And surely in doubtful places every modest man will think it fit to incline to those Primitive Godly men, whose nearness to the Apostles gave them great opportunities of knowing the true sense;
Several other reasons might be added for our regard and reverence to these Primitive Fathers in their Expositions of the dark or doubtful places of Scripture.
Several other Reasons might be added for our regard and Reverence to these Primitive Father's in their Expositions of the dark or doubtful places of Scripture.
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These and such necessary things are so plainly set down in Scripture, as that men of ordinary capacity may understand them without any Comment of the Fathers.
These and such necessary things Are so plainly Set down in Scripture, as that men of ordinary capacity may understand them without any Comment of the Father's.
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what if they teach me a Doctrine, in which the Scripture is wholly silent? Ought I not to believe in them? To this I small give you an answer from Tertullian one of the first Christian Writers, who lived in the second Century about a hundred and fifty years after Christs Ascension;
what if they teach me a Doctrine, in which the Scripture is wholly silent? Ought I not to believe in them? To this I small give you an answer from Tertullian one of the First Christian Writers, who lived in the second Century about a hundred and fifty Years After Christ Ascension;
for he doth not tell us this as his own opinion, but only relates what was the belief and practice of the Church in his Primitive days, who was so near after Christ.
for he does not tell us this as his own opinion, but only relates what was the belief and practice of the Church in his Primitive days, who was so near After christ.
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And he was of so great a credit with that learned and godly Father and Martyr of the Church St. Cyprian (who lived not many years after Tertullian ) that he always called him Master;
And he was of so great a credit with that learned and godly Father and Martyr of the Church Saint Cyprian (who lived not many Years After Tertullian) that he always called him Master;
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But Tertullian after the discourse I now mentioned out of him, confirms what he had said by Scripture Authority (which is of far more weight than Tertullian and St. Cyprian both) citing that place of St. Paul to the Galatians, Chap. i.
But Tertullian After the discourse I now mentioned out of him, confirms what he had said by Scripture authority (which is of Far more weight than Tertullian and Saint Cyprian both) citing that place of Saint Paul to the Galatians, Chap. i.
And Arius Montanus, a learned Papist in the University of Sevil in Spain, who translated the Greek new Testament word for word, sets it down just as I have done unto you:
And Arius Montanus, a learned Papist in the university of Seville in Spain, who translated the Greek new Testament word for word, sets it down just as I have done unto you:
This is an accursed saying, according to St. Paul. Now, if neither St. Paul, nor an Angel from Heaven had any Commission to preach any thing besides what is already set down in the Scripture, certainly we may shut up our ears to any one,
This is an accursed saying, according to Saint Paul. Now, if neither Saint Paul, nor an Angel from Heaven had any Commission to preach any thing beside what is already Set down in the Scripture, Certainly we may shut up our ears to any one,
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A second Question may be, what you are to do when any Father or Fathers expound a place of Scripture contrary to what you believe is the plain meaning of that place.
A second Question may be, what you Are to do when any Father or Father's expound a place of Scripture contrary to what you believe is the plain meaning of that place.
Must you quit your own judgment and believe in them? This is just like the Prophet whom God sent to Bethel with an express command not to eat bread there:
Must you quit your own judgement and believe in them? This is just like the Prophet whom God sent to Bethel with an express command not to eat bred there:
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he hearkened afterward to the old lying Prophet, who pretending to have received a contrary message from God dissuaded him from what God had commanded,
he harkened afterwards to the old lying Prophet, who pretending to have received a contrary message from God dissuaded him from what God had commanded,
And surely all men have great reason to expect the like recompence for their disobedience, who forsake that which they verily believe is Gods Command,
And surely all men have great reason to expect the like recompense for their disobedience, who forsake that which they verily believe is God's Command,
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First, He tells us that when he reads the Holy Scriptures, he entirely submits his own judgment to them and absolutely believes every thing there to be true, meerly because it is contained there:
First, He tells us that when he reads the Holy Scriptures, he entirely submits his own judgement to them and absolutely believes every thing there to be true, merely Because it is contained there:
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Put the case an authentic Book of the Laws of England, confirmed by Act of Parliament, tells us, There is one King of England, namely, Charles the Second,
Put the case an authentic Book of the Laws of England, confirmed by Act of Parliament, tells us, There is one King of England, namely, Charles the Second,
who would not from hence undoubtedly conclude, there is but one King, Charles the Second, whom we ought to obey? But now come two or three esteemed great Doctors of the Law,
who would not from hence undoubtedly conclude, there is but one King, Charles the Second, whom we ought to obey? But now come two or three esteemed great Doctors of the Law,
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Were not this directly to believe these Lawyers rather than the Law? Just so, the Scripture, the Word of God, tells us, There is one Mediator between God and man, the man Christ Iesus, and that we ought to present our supplications to God by him:
Were not this directly to believe these Lawyers rather than the Law? Just so, the Scripture, the Word of God, tells us, There is one Mediator between God and man, the man christ Iesus, and that we ought to present our supplications to God by him:
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for though the Scripture name one, yet notwithstanding there are a thousand Mediators, Saints and Angels, by whom we ought to present our supplications,
for though the Scripture name one, yet notwithstanding there Are a thousand Mediators, Saints and Angels, by whom we ought to present our supplications,
Divine faith is the gift of God, saith St. Paul, Eph. ii. 8. a grace infused into our minds by God, whereby we believe his holy Word to be so true as that 'tis impossible it should be otherwise:
Divine faith is the gift of God, Says Saint Paul, Ephesians ii. 8. a grace infused into our minds by God, whereby we believe his holy Word to be so true as that it's impossible it should be otherwise:
the natural man receiveth not the things of God, neither can be know them, because they are spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. ii. 14. Having thus informed you what Divine and Humane Faith is:
the natural man receives not the things of God, neither can be know them, Because they Are spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. ii. 14. Having thus informed you what Divine and Humane Faith is:
nay, to sacrifice your own body to man is much inferior to it, for 'tis but sacrificing so much dirt. One Soul is worth a hundred bodies of beasts or men:
nay, to sacrifice your own body to man is much inferior to it, for it's but sacrificing so much dirt. One Soul is worth a hundred bodies of beasts or men:
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and therefore to sacrifice your Soul, and your reason, the principal highest faculty of your Soul, to captivate your understanding in obedience to faith in man, is the highest act of Divine Worship;
and Therefore to sacrifice your Soul, and your reason, the principal highest faculty of your Soul, to captivate your understanding in Obedience to faith in man, is the highest act of Divine Worship;
And contrariwise, to worship God with our Soul, and captivate our understanding in obedience to faith in him is the most acceptable service we can possibly perform:
And contrariwise, to worship God with our Soul, and captivate our understanding in Obedience to faith in him is the most acceptable service we can possibly perform:
and that all the nations of the world should be blessed in him, Gen. xxii. 17, 18. I hope you are now fully satisfied, that to believe in any man, ever so learned, ever so holy, is great Idolatry;
and that all the Nations of the world should be blessed in him, Gen. xxii. 17, 18. I hope you Are now Fully satisfied, that to believe in any man, ever so learned, ever so holy, is great Idolatry;
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But now perchance you think to wave this Idolatry which I have laid to your charge, by answering, that you do not believe in the Fathers of the Church as you believe in God;
But now perchance you think to wave this Idolatry which I have laid to your charge, by answering, that you do not believe in the Father's of the Church as you believe in God;
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But what if your Saints in whom you believe, work miracles? then you will say you believe in them with a Divine and saving faith, their miracles being wrought by the power of God to confirm their Doctrine:
But what if your Saints in whom you believe, work Miracles? then you will say you believe in them with a Divine and Saving faith, their Miracles being wrought by the power of God to confirm their Doctrine:
All this I grant, that Christ will be with the Fathers of the Church, the Successors of the Apostles to the end of the world, who succeed the Apostles in their Doctrine as well as in Office, Christ will bless them and prosper that Doctrine unto the end of the world.
All this I grant, that christ will be with the Father's of the Church, the Successors of the Apostles to the end of the world, who succeed the Apostles in their Doctrine as well as in Office, christ will bless them and prosper that Doctrine unto the end of the world.
Wherefore I pray you consider the whole context of that place, Vers. 19, 20. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost;
Wherefore I pray you Consider the Whole context of that place, Vers. 19, 20. Go you Therefore and teach all Nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost;
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The promise then of being with them to the end of the world is conditional, viz. If they teach the things that Christ hath commanded either by himself or by his Apostles, who were guided by his Spirit, all which commands of Christ and his Apostles are delivered unto us in the Scriptures On this condition the promise was made, in teaching the things commanded, and not otherwise.
The promise then of being with them to the end of the world is conditional, viz. If they teach the things that christ hath commanded either by himself or by his Apostles, who were guided by his Spirit, all which commands of christ and his Apostles Are Delivered unto us in the Scriptures On this condition the promise was made, in teaching the things commanded, and not otherwise.
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nor any commission given to teach new Doctrines, but rather a curse for the person teaching any other Gospel than what was already preached, be he man on earth, or Angel from Heaven:
nor any commission given to teach new Doctrines, but rather a curse for the person teaching any other Gospel than what was already preached, be he man on earth, or Angel from Heaven:
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and thereby require submission and obedience to his Doctrine, but rather declares quite contrary, as I have newly mentioned unto you out of St. Austine, one of the four principal Doctors of the Church;
and thereby require submission and Obedience to his Doctrine, but rather declares quite contrary, as I have newly mentioned unto you out of Saint Augustine, one of the four principal Doctors of the Church;
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who gives us a general rule, Not to give any assured belief to any the most learned and most Holy Fathers farther than they can prove their Doctrine by Scriptures;
who gives us a general Rule, Not to give any assured belief to any the most learned and most Holy Father's farther than they can prove their Doctrine by Scriptures;
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as he expresses in another place, that St. Cyprian a preceding Father of the Church, most eminent for learning and sanctity, who laid down his life for the faith;
as he Expresses in Another place, that Saint Cyprian a preceding Father of the Church, most eminent for learning and sanctity, who laid down his life for the faith;
this great Doctor, Saint, and Martyr, taught and maintained an error even unto death: which error of his was condemned afterwards by the whole Christian Church.
this great Doctor, Saint, and Martyr, taught and maintained an error even unto death: which error of his was condemned afterwards by the Whole Christian Church.
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And long before St. Cyprian, Papias Bishop of Hierapolis, whom that famous Bishop of Lyons, Irenaeus, affirms to have been a Disciple of St. Iohn the Evangelist, (and very probably he might be so,
And long before Saint Cyprian, Papias Bishop of Hierapolis, whom that famous Bishop of Lyons, Irnaeus, affirms to have been a Disciple of Saint John the Evangelist, (and very probably he might be so,
Irenaeus Bishop of Lyons mentioned before, learnt this error of him, and did propagate it farther, till at length it infected most Writers of that Age.
Irnaeus Bishop of Lyons mentioned before, learned this error of him, and did propagate it farther, till At length it infected most Writers of that Age.
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And this Irenaeus himself was the Disciple of St. Polycarpus, and Polycarpus the Disciple of St. Iohn: and therefore 'twas no wonder that this error was taken up by many Doctors of the Church, having two such famous men the Authors of it.
And this Irnaeus himself was the Disciple of Saint Polycarp, and Polycarp the Disciple of Saint John: and Therefore 'twas no wonder that this error was taken up by many Doctors of the Church, having two such famous men the Authors of it.
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And I beg leave to say this as true as free, That whoever reads the Doctors and Fathers of the Church writings of the erroneous customs generally practised in their times,
And I beg leave to say this as true as free, That whoever reads the Doctors and Father's of the Church writings of the erroneous customs generally practised in their times,
but afterwards rejected by the whole Christian Church (as well by the Papists as others) shall find these Fathers as zealously maintaining by forced arguments and wrested Scriptures those their erroneous customs, as the soundest truths.
but afterwards rejected by the Whole Christian Church (as well by the Papists as Others) shall find these Father's as zealously maintaining by forced Arguments and wrested Scriptures those their erroneous customs, as the soundest truths.
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First, We find in no authentick Author any miracles wrought by the prime and principal Fathers of the Church in confirmation of any Doctrine taught by them, St. Cyprian, St. Ambrose, St. Ierome, St. Austine, St. Chrysostome, St. Gregory Nazianzen, and such like.
First, We find in no authentic Author any Miracles wrought by the prime and principal Father's of the Church in confirmation of any Doctrine taught by them, Saint Cyprian, Saint Ambrose, Saint Jerome, Saint Augustine, Saint Chrysostom, Saint Gregory Nazianzen, and such like.
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Secondly, For the pretended Fathers of the Church in later Ages, and Mothers also, it is sufficiently known what gross and ridiculous impostures have been in later Ages noised abroad for great miracles.
Secondly, For the pretended Father's of the Church in later Ages, and Mother's also, it is sufficiently known what gross and ridiculous Impostors have been in later Ages noised abroad for great Miracles.
These fine devices began about the six hundredth year after Christ, and in a few years after they grew as familiar as jugling feats, especially in the female sex, of whom I find none that wrought them in the Apostles days,
These fine devices began about the six hundredth year After christ, and in a few Years After they grew as familiar as juggling feats, especially in the female sex, of whom I find none that wrought them in the Apostles days,
We do not find that the blessed Virgin her self ever wrought any miracle, though now the Papists will tell you of a thousand wrought daily by several images of hers.
We do not find that the blessed Virgae her self ever wrought any miracle, though now the Papists will tell you of a thousand wrought daily by several Images of hers.
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But these miracles which they pretend to be wrought at the images of the blessed Virgin and other Saints, are apparently contrary to the word of God, which commands us not to bow down to, nor worship any images;
But these Miracles which they pretend to be wrought At the Images of the blessed Virgae and other Saints, Are apparently contrary to the word of God, which commands us not to bow down to, nor worship any Images;
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and too quick-sighted to be catched with such stauking horses, they come upon us with a whole Army of the Church Militant, the Universal Catholick Church, (meaning the Romish Church, falsly so called) yea,
and too quick-sighted to be catched with such stauking Horses, they come upon us with a Whole Army of the Church Militant, the Universal Catholic Church, (meaning the Romish Church, falsely so called) yea,
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And then for the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lords Supper and such like necessary things, they are also plainly set forth in Scripture, even to vulgar understandings.
And then for the Sacraments of Baptism and the lords Supper and such like necessary things, they Are also plainly Set forth in Scripture, even to Vulgar understandings.
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And lastly, for our course of life, what can be more plainly prohibited than fornication, adultery, all lasciviousness, murther, striking, railing, cousening? What can be more plainly commanded than to do justice, shew mercy, charity, &c. and in sum, to do unto all men as we would have them do unto us? Now whosoever shall believe and practise all these plain things, my Soul for his he shall never miss of his Salvation,
And lastly, for our course of life, what can be more plainly prohibited than fornication, adultery, all lasciviousness, murder, striking, railing, cosening? What can be more plainly commanded than to do Justice, show mercy, charity, etc. and in sum, to do unto all men as we would have them do unto us? Now whosoever shall believe and practise all these plain things, my Soul for his he shall never miss of his Salvation,
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When our Saviour represents unto us the great Judgment day, Mat. XXV. He doth not call any to his right hand because they understood these and these dark places in Scripture;
When our Saviour represents unto us the great Judgement day, Mathew XXV. He does not call any to his right hand Because they understood these and these dark places in Scripture;
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Wherefore the question in the Gospel is, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit Eternal Life? and our Saviour's Answer is, This do and thou shalt live.
Wherefore the question in the Gospel is, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit Eternal Life? and our Saviour's Answer is, This do and thou shalt live.
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Charity and the deeds thereof, with a firm belief of so much of Scripture as God enables us to understand, would undoubtedly bring us to Christ 's right hand in that great day.
Charity and the Deeds thereof, with a firm belief of so much of Scripture as God enables us to understand, would undoubtedly bring us to christ is right hand in that great day.
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Wherefore my beloved, when you take the Scriptures into your hands to read, let your main intention be to observe the Instructions there given for your behaviour and course of life,
Wherefore my Beloved, when you take the Scriptures into your hands to read, let your main intention be to observe the Instructions there given for your behaviour and course of life,
but fervent ejaculations to Almighty God for the powerful assistance of his holy spirit to enable us to perform, that is the end of all, to perform, This do and thou shalt live.
but fervent ejaculations to Almighty God for the powerful assistance of his holy Spirit to enable us to perform, that is the end of all, to perform, This do and thou shalt live.
THE last thing we were upon in handling this Text was, that the Scriptures wherein we say we have Eternal Life, tells us that we are to hear the Church, and he that will not hear the Church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican.
THE last thing we were upon in handling this Text was, that the Scriptures wherein we say we have Eternal Life, tells us that we Are to hear the Church, and he that will not hear the Church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican.
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and being wearied with anxieties and disputes, in their melancholy moods may be willing to lie down on this specious bank, not considering Latet anguis in herba, the lurking Adder that there lies concealed.
and being wearied with anxieties and disputes, in their melancholy moods may be willing to lie down on this specious bank, not considering Latet anguis in herba, the lurking Adder that there lies concealed.
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and hearken to vain erroneous men and their doctrines, whereof our Saviour bids us beware? No, Let God be true and every man a liar, Rom. iii. 4. But you will say, what the Papists here urge is not the Doctrine of men,
and harken to vain erroneous men and their doctrines, whereof our Saviour bids us beware? No, Let God be true and every man a liar, Rom. iii. 4. But you will say, what the Papists Here urge is not the Doctrine of men,
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but they will prove from hence by necessary consequence, That if you are to hear the Church in matters of fact, such as trespasses, much more are you to hear the Church in matters of faith.
but they will prove from hence by necessary consequence, That if you Are to hear the Church in matters of fact, such as Trespasses, much more Are you to hear the Church in matters of faith.
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Did not I fully shew you the other day, that this word NONLATINALPHABET in the Text, which we in English translate Church, never in Scripture signifies the Clergy,
Did not I Fully show you the other day, that this word in the Text, which we in English translate Church, never in Scripture signifies the Clergy,
but the Congregation of the people, the assembly of the faithful, though we in English use the word Church very variously, which is often the cause of great mistakes:
but the Congregation of the people, the assembly of the faithful, though we in English use the word Church very variously, which is often the cause of great mistakes:
And would the Papists have the Congregation of the People be our Infallible Guide to give rules of Faith and determine all controversies? If so, I see a sure and fatal consequence to their Infallible Head the Pope;
And would the Papists have the Congregation of the People be our Infallible Guide to give rules of Faith and determine all controversies? If so, I see a sure and fatal consequence to their Infallible Head the Pope;
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Wherefore we must take this Text as it lies without any human addition, and so 'tis evident that it contains nothing but the determination of matters of trespass between Neighbours;
Wherefore we must take this Text as it lies without any human addition, and so it's evident that it contains nothing but the determination of matters of trespass between Neighbours;
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And thus beloved, you see what a vain empty sound this great clamor is which the Papists make of this Text, Hear ye the Church, and whoever will not hear the Church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
And thus Beloved, you see what a vain empty found this great clamor is which the Papists make of this Text, Hear you the Church, and whoever will not hear the Church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
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Every part of it most grosly mistaken and wrested from the true meaning: matters of fact, such as trespasses and injuries, wrested to matters of Faith:
Every part of it most grossly mistaken and wrested from the true meaning: matters of fact, such as Trespasses and injuries, wrested to matters of Faith:
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That place where a man dwells is commonly called his house? and God being said to dwell among his people, 2 Cor. vi. 16. I will dwell in them, and walk in them;
That place where a man dwells is commonly called his house? and God being said to dwell among his people, 2 Cor. vi. 16. I will dwell in them, and walk in them;
Now I pray you put this together, that thou mayest know how to behave thy self among the people of God, which is the Congregation of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth:
Now I pray you put this together, that thou Mayest know how to behave thy self among the people of God, which is the Congregation of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth:
This last part of the verse, the pillar and ground of the truth, is metaphorical and may be interpreted several ways according to several mens apprehensions.
This last part of the verse, the pillar and ground of the truth, is metaphorical and may be interpreted several ways according to several men's apprehensions.
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But in the first place, I conceive all must grant, that no metaphorical saying can be a clear, evident and general rule to explain and determin other sentences,
But in the First place, I conceive all must grant, that no metaphorical saying can be a clear, evident and general Rule to explain and determine other sentences,
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But however you take this place, it is evident that the Papists from hence can never have any proof for the infallibility of their Church, as they would have it:
But however you take this place, it is evident that the Papists from hence can never have any proof for the infallibility of their Church, as they would have it:
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But to shew you how little this Text will serve their turn; though NONLATINALPHABET never in Scripture signifies the Clergy, yet for their greater conviction, let it pass.
But to show you how little this Text will serve their turn; though never in Scripture signifies the Clergy, yet for their greater conviction, let it pass.
The Clergy are here called the pillar and ground of truth: What then? Why then the assembly of the Clergy must be infallible. Hold there, I beseech you:
The Clergy Are Here called the pillar and ground of truth: What then? Why then the assembly of the Clergy must be infallible. Hold there, I beseech you:
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the pillar may decay and go to ruin, but the truth of God endureth for ever, 1 Pet. i. 23. What then is meant by these words, The pillar and ground of the truth? I will shew you.
the pillar may decay and go to ruin, but the truth of God Endureth for ever, 1 Pet. i. 23. What then is meant by these words, The pillar and ground of the truth? I will show you.
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Now St. Paul saith, Rom. iii. 2. speaking of the people of the Iews, and the great advantage they had over other Nations, For unto them were committed the Oracles of God.
Now Saint Paul Says, Rom. iii. 2. speaking of the people of the Iews, and the great advantage they had over other nations, For unto them were committed the Oracles of God.
So we may say of the Christians to their great honour and advantage above all other people in the world, To them were committed the Oracles of God, the Holy Scriptures, to give unto us.
So we may say of the Christians to their great honour and advantage above all other people in the world, To them were committed the Oracles of God, the Holy Scriptures, to give unto us.
As then of old the people of the Iews were peculiarly the people of God, the house of God, which was then the Church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth,
As then of old the people of the Iews were peculiarly the people of God, the house of God, which was then the Church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth,
So St. Paul now calleth the Christians the peculiar people of God, the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth;
So Saint Paul now calls the Christians the peculiar people of God, the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth;
for they now bear the Oracles of God, the Holy Scriptures, the word of truth, teaching us the true and perfect way to the Heavenly Ierusalem. This my Exposition is strongly backed and confirmed by another Text of Scripture, which is accounted by all men the best way of expounding Scripture.
for they now bear the Oracles of God, the Holy Scriptures, the word of truth, teaching us the true and perfect Way to the Heavenly Ierusalem. This my Exposition is strongly backed and confirmed by Another Text of Scripture, which is accounted by all men the best Way of expounding Scripture.
and so grosly err as to be guilty of great Idolatry, worshipping and praying, and thereby giving Gods glory to Saints and Angels, to Pictures and Images.
and so grossly err as to be guilty of great Idolatry, worshipping and praying, and thereby giving God's glory to Saints and Angels, to Pictures and Images.
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This is most rationally and learnedly proved by Dr. Stillingfleet, now the Reverend Dean of St. Pauls, and most practically and palpably shewed in a small Book, Intitled, A Letter to a Friend concerning Popish Idolatry;
This is most rationally and learnedly proved by Dr. Stillingfleet, now the Reverend Dean of Saint Paul's, and most practically and palpably showed in a small Book, Entitled, A letter to a Friend Concerning Popish Idolatry;
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First, They would be ashamed to set up Pictures and Images here publickly to worship in the face of the Gospel-Sunshine, where very Children would deride them.
First, They would be ashamed to Set up Pictures and Images Here publicly to worship in the face of the Gospel-Sunshine, where very Children would deride them.
Wherefore to conclude this point, whoever reads the Gospel, and by that examines the Doctrines of the Romish Church, shall see that she is not the infallible Church she is pretended to be,
Wherefore to conclude this point, whoever reads the Gospel, and by that examines the Doctrines of the Romish Church, shall see that she is not the infallible Church she is pretended to be,
you will discover such foul black spots in her face, as may assure you, she is not that beautiful beloved Spouse set forth in the Canticles: for she hath so foully erred against the truth of the Gospel in several things, which I have formerly laid before you,
you will discover such foul black spots in her face, as may assure you, she is not that beautiful Beloved Spouse Set forth in the Canticles: for she hath so foully erred against the truth of the Gospel in several things, which I have formerly laid before you,
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Moreover, these words being spoken by our Saviour to all the Apostles in general, and their Successors, of necessity gives equal Commission to them all;
Moreover, these words being spoken by our Saviour to all the Apostles in general, and their Successors, of necessity gives equal Commission to them all;
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and therefore makes more against the superiority of the Romish Church than for it: for by this all Churches planted by other Apostles have the same promise.
and Therefore makes more against the superiority of the Romish Church than for it: for by this all Churches planted by other Apostles have the same promise.
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and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it, Matt. xvi. 18. As to this, I shall give you the heads only of several answers as plainly and briefly as may be for your more easie remembrance.
and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it, Matt. xvi. 18. As to this, I shall give you the Heads only of several answers as plainly and briefly as may be for your more easy remembrance.
But I pray you still remember what we are searching Scripture for, and that is, a plain easie rule to determine all doubts that may arise in matters of faith.
But I pray you still Remember what we Are searching Scripture for, and that is, a plain easy Rule to determine all doubts that may arise in matters of faith.
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yet how come the Papists to challenge this insallibility to the Church of Rome and deprive all other Churches of it? Why, say they, Christ here promises to build his Church on St. Peter. 'Tis false;
yet how come the Papists to challenge this infallibility to the Church of Room and deprive all other Churches of it? Why, say they, christ Here promises to built his Church on Saint Peter. It's false;
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for St. Paul tells us, Eph. ii. 19, 20. That the House of God (which is the Church of God) is built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Christ Iesus himself being the chief corner stone:
for Saint Paul tells us, Ephesians ii. 19, 20. That the House of God (which is the Church of God) is built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, christ Iesus himself being the chief corner stone:
And then for those words, Binding and Loosing; the same that is said here to Peter, is said to all the Apostles, Matt. xviii. 18. Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven:
And then for those words, Binding and Losing; the same that is said Here to Peter, is said to all the Apostles, Matt. xviii. 18. Whatsoever you shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven:
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Is it not then a strange presumption for the Papists to boast of such a transcendent power and preheminence given to Peter above the rest of the Apostles,
Is it not then a strange presumption for the Papists to boast of such a transcendent power and pre-eminence given to Peter above the rest of the Apostles,
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Certainly whoever reads the two first Chapters of S. Paul 's Epistle to the Galatians, if he be not much possest with S. Peter 's preheminence before hand, must needs see that S. Paul gives him no such thing, but rather the contrary:
Certainly whoever reads the two First Chapters of S. Paul is Epistle to the Galatians, if he be not much possessed with S. Peter is pre-eminence before hand, must needs see that S. Paul gives him not such thing, but rather the contrary:
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And therefore as soon as Christ had revealed himself to him and sent him to preach, Immediately I conferred not, says he, with flesh and blood: neither went I up to Jerusalem to them that were Apostles before me,
And Therefore as soon as christ had revealed himself to him and sent him to preach, Immediately I conferred not, Says he, with Flesh and blood: neither went I up to Jerusalem to them that were Apostles before me,
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As if the seeing the other Apostles Iames and Iohn, whom in the next Chapter he calls Pillars, had carried more appearance of his receiving Commission from man,
As if the seeing the other Apostles James and John, whom in the next Chapter he calls Pillars, had carried more appearance of his receiving Commission from man,
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than had he seen all the other Apostles and tarried with them fifteen months: for Peter being Head, he and not the other Apostles, was to give him Commission.
than had he seen all the other Apostles and tarried with them fifteen months: for Peter being Head, he and not the other Apostles, was to give him Commission.
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not any subjection? no, not for an hour, for they who seemed to be somewhat, in conference added nothing to him; but contrariwise, mark I pray you, contrary to all subjection, they gave unto him, yea and unto Barnabas also, the right hand of fellowship;
not any subjection? no, not for an hour, for they who seemed to be somewhat, in conference added nothing to him; but contrariwise, mark I pray you, contrary to all subjection, they gave unto him, yea and unto Barnabas also, the right hand of fellowship;
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for S. Peter himself was not Head. And then I pray you tell me, when S. Peter was dead and S. Iohn remained, Who was then Head of the Church? Was S. Peter 's Successor (whoever he was, Linus or Clemens ) was he Head and Lord over S. Iohn, or S. Iohn over him? Speak I beseech you:
for S. Peter himself was not Head. And then I pray you tell me, when S. Peter was dead and S. John remained, Who was then Head of the Church? Was S. Peter is Successor (whoever he was, Linus or Clemens) was he Head and Lord over S. John, or S. John over him? Speak I beseech you:
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for Eusebius tells us, that when Polycarpus a Successor of S. Iohn, came to Rome to treat with Anicetus a Successor of S. Peter, about the time of celebrating the Feast of Easter (which was then much disputed:
for Eusebius tells us, that when Polycarp a Successor of S. John, Come to Room to Treat with Anicetus a Successor of S. Peter, about the time of celebrating the Feast of Easter (which was then much disputed:
the Church of Asia holding it at one time and the Church of Rome at another) Anicetus S. Peter 's Successor did not assume any Lordship over Polycarpus, nor require him to submit unto the Roman Custome:
the Church of Asia holding it At one time and the Church of Room At Another) Anicetus S. Peter is Successor did not assume any Lordship over Polycarp, nor require him to submit unto the Roman Custom:
No, he was so far from it, that he gave the honour to Polycarpus and the precedency, to celebrate the blessed Sacrament of the Lords Supper in his own Church at Rome. This was a mark of great honour and precedency,
No, he was so Far from it, that he gave the honour to Polycarp and the precedency, to celebrate the blessed Sacrament of the lords Supper in his own Church At Room. This was a mark of great honour and precedency,
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If the present Bishop of Salisbury hath no Authority over the Bishop of Lincoln, certainly Salisburies Successor can have none over Lincolns Successor.
If the present Bishop of Salisbury hath no authority over the Bishop of Lincoln, Certainly Salisburies Successor can have none over Lincolns Successor.
How then? Did Christ ever come again upon Earth to establish this Headship? or, Did an Angel come from Heaven to do it? Though I must tell you, should an Angel come from Heaven and preach any other Doctrine than what is in Scripture, we are fully warranted not to receive it.
How then? Did christ ever come again upon Earth to establish this Headship? or, Did an Angel come from Heaven to do it? Though I must tell you, should an Angel come from Heaven and preach any other Doctrine than what is in Scripture, we Are Fully warranted not to receive it.
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But if neither Christ, nor Angel, nor any one Scripture declare this Headship, is it not a most unreasonable thing to require us to believe this as a matter absolutely necessary to Salvation? and to believe it with as full assurance as we believe Christ was born of the Virgin;
But if neither christ, nor Angel, nor any one Scripture declare this Headship, is it not a most unreasonable thing to require us to believe this as a matter absolutely necessary to Salvation? and to believe it with as full assurance as we believe christ was born of the Virgae;
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Let them shew us then in such plain Scripture words, that the Pope is to be Head of the Church, that the Church of Rome shall be Infallible unto the worlds end, that we are to receive all her Doctrines as the Oracles of God:
Let them show us then in such plain Scripture words, that the Pope is to be Head of the Church, that the Church of Room shall be Infallible unto the world's end, that we Are to receive all her Doctrines as the Oracles of God:
really we should be heartily glad to see it, it would save us much trouble. But, beloved, you all know, there is nothing like this in all the Scripture:
really we should be heartily glad to see it, it would save us much trouble. But, Beloved, you all know, there is nothing like this in all the Scripture:
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How then dare any man venture the eternal salvation of his Soul, and in obedience to the Church of Rome, practise things so apparently contrary to Gods Commands,
How then Dare any man venture the Eternal salvation of his Soul, and in Obedience to the Church of Rome, practise things so apparently contrary to God's Commands,
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And because the generality of the Church in those days by Gods blessing was not yet infected with errors, they urged the Authority and true belief of the Universal Church, to reclaim the particular Heretical Churches from their Error:
And Because the generality of the Church in those days by God's blessing was not yet infected with errors, they urged the authority and true belief of the Universal Church, to reclaim the particular Heretical Churches from their Error:
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Moreover, it pleased God to preserve the Roman Church in the true Faith, with great Zeal and Piety for many years, their Bishops being successively Martyr'd by the Heathen Emperors and their Officers at Rome: And their true Faith being celebrated also in Scripture by S. Paul, it was magnified by the true believing Fathers of other Churches,
Moreover, it pleased God to preserve the Roman Church in the true Faith, with great Zeal and Piety for many Years, their Bishops being successively Martyred by the Heathen Emperor's and their Officers At Room: And their true Faith being celebrated also in Scripture by S. Paul, it was magnified by the true believing Father's of other Churches,
and therefore they ought to believe no Error could enter that Church which was so sanctified with the blood of those two great Apostles and divers other famous Martyrs.
and Therefore they ought to believe no Error could enter that Church which was so sanctified with the blood of those two great Apostles and diverse other famous Martyrs.
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As when two of our Lawyers differ in opinion, he that hath the Lord Chief Justice Coke on his side, will magnifie him as such an Oracle of the Law that could not err,
As when two of our Lawyers differ in opinion, he that hath the Lord Chief justice Coke on his side, will magnify him as such an Oracle of the Law that could not err,
for in the beginning of this Tract he declares that St. Peter (whom the Papists would needs have to be the Founder of their Church) had no Authority over the rest of the Apostles and Churches founded by them:
for in the beginning of this Tract he declares that Saint Peter (whom the Papists would needs have to be the Founder of their Church) had no authority over the rest of the Apostles and Churches founded by them:
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for a great dispute arising between him and Stephen the Bishop of Rome about Rebaptizing those which were Christned in Heretical Churches, S. Cyprian declared, his Judgment was for Rebaptizing; Stephen declares the contrary:
for a great dispute arising between him and Stephen the Bishop of Room about Rebaptizing those which were Christened in Heretical Churches, S. Cyprian declared, his Judgement was for Rebaptizing; Stephen declares the contrary:
which S. Cyprian valued not a straw, but called Stephen his obstinate Brother, and a favourer of Hereticks, Marcion, Valentine, Apelles, and other Blasphemers against God;
which S. Cyprian valued not a straw, but called Stephen his obstinate Brother, and a favourer of Heretics, Marcion, Valentine, Apelles, and other Blasphemers against God;
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And Firmilianus another Bishop of the African Church, writing to S. Cyprian of the same matter, says, that the Roman Church vainly pretend the Authority of their Apostles (meaning St. Peter and St. Paul ) seeing that they did not observe those things which were delivered them from the beginning by their Founders.
And Firmilianus Another Bishop of the African Church, writing to S. Cyprian of the same matter, Says, that the Roman Church vainly pretend the authority of their Apostles (meaning Saint Peter and Saint Paul) seeing that they did not observe those things which were Delivered them from the beginning by their Founders.
By all which it is most evident, that S. Cyprian and the other Bishops of Africa did not mean the Roman Church for the Mother Church and Noah 's Ark, out of whose Communion there was no Salvation:
By all which it is most evident, that S. Cyprian and the other Bishops of Africa did not mean the Roman Church for the Mother Church and Noah is Ark, out of whose Communion there was no Salvation:
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And in like manner I conceive all other Fathers, who so magnifie the Churches Authority, mean that Church who are of the same Faith and Communion with themselves, supposing still their own to be the right, though ever so wrong.
And in like manner I conceive all other Father's, who so magnify the Churches authority, mean that Church who Are of the same Faith and Communion with themselves, supposing still their own to be the right, though ever so wrong.
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So that before you can with reason submit your self to the Faith, and put your self into the Communion of any Church, it is requisite for you to be assured which Church hath the true Faith and saving Communion:
So that before you can with reason submit your self to the Faith, and put your self into the Communion of any Church, it is requisite for you to be assured which Church hath the true Faith and Saving Communion:
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And now I shall proceed a little farther with the Papists, and here challenge them to bring me any one sentence from any one antient Father of the Church, who with all his magnifying the Authority of the Church of Rome, or the whole Church in general, doth yet ascribe unto it power to propose any new Article of Faith by their own Authority, without Scripture-proof;
And now I shall proceed a little farther with the Papists, and Here challenge them to bring me any one sentence from any one ancient Father of the Church, who with all his magnifying the authority of the Church of Rome, or the Whole Church in general, does yet ascribe unto it power to propose any new Article of Faith by their own authority, without Scripture proof;
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Having at length finished the several parts of my Text, I shall now in as few words as may be, declare unto you my motive end why I undertook this work.
Having At length finished the several parts of my Text, I shall now in as few words as may be, declare unto you my motive end why I undertook this work.
So that Scripture and Reason being so prevalent against Popery, and the Universal genius of the Nation so averse to it, in reason I should think we are pretty safe from it.
So that Scripture and Reason being so prevalent against Popery, and the Universal genius of the nation so averse to it, in reason I should think we Are pretty safe from it.
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This makes the whole head sick, and the whol heart〈 ◊ 〉, Isa. i. 5. For this cause I did resolve to advise you, That whilest you have the light, you would walk as Children of the light;
This makes the Whole head sick, and the Whole heart〈 ◊ 〉, Isaiah i. 5. For this cause I did resolve to Advice you, That whilst you have the Light, you would walk as Children of the Light;
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but their reason will be so biassed by their affections, as then to think those Arguments for the Popish Religion rational and plausible, which now they think very simple and absurd.
but their reason will be so biased by their affections, as then to think those Arguments for the Popish Religion rational and plausible, which now they think very simple and absurd.
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I here ask you in the presence of God, Are your judgments convinced by those Arguments which I have laid before you in Gods Holy Word, that the Scriptures contain in themselves compleatly Eternal Life;
I Here ask you in the presence of God, are your Judgments convinced by those Arguments which I have laid before you in God's Holy Word, that the Scriptures contain in themselves completely Eternal Life;
and that you are not to hearken to any Doctrines of men, ever so holy, ever so learned, farther than they can make their Doctrine evident to your understandings by plain places of Scripture;
and that you Are not to harken to any Doctrines of men, ever so holy, ever so learned, farther than they can make their Doctrine evident to your understandings by plain places of Scripture;
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and that whatever miracles are pretended to be wrought by them, if they tend to prove any things which you, according to the best of your understanding, verily believe are against Scripture, you are to take them for lying wonders, wrought by that great deceiver and tempter of mankind, the Devil.
and that whatever Miracles Are pretended to be wrought by them, if they tend to prove any things which you, according to the best of your understanding, verily believe Are against Scripture, you Are to take them for lying wonders, wrought by that great deceiver and tempter of mankind, the devil.
Are your judgments? &c. If you doubt of any part of this, I, as your lawful Pastor set over you by God and the King his vicegerent, require you to repair to me,
are your Judgments? etc. If you doubt of any part of this, I, as your lawful Pastor Set over you by God and the King his vicegerent, require you to repair to me,
And when, if ever, times of change and danger come, and your judgment begins to alter from what now seems to you apparent truth and fully agreeable to Gods Holy Word, you ought to conceive that alteration proceeds from the delusion of the devil, the world and the flesh, not from any new inspiration from God,
And when, if ever, times of change and danger come, and your judgement begins to altar from what now seems to you apparent truth and Fully agreeable to God's Holy Word, you ought to conceive that alteration proceeds from the delusion of the Devil, the world and the Flesh, not from any new inspiration from God,
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But if you come no more at me now, but in the change of times your heart and reason change, I shall (if I so long live) and you ought infallibly to conclude, 'tis not Reason nor Religion,
But if you come no more At me now, but in the change of times your heart and reason change, I shall (if I so long live) and you ought infallibly to conclude, it's not Reason nor Religion,
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but the blindness of your heart and the corruption of your flesh that leads you blindly away from the God of truth to follow the Doctrine of erroneous man.
but the blindness of your heart and the corruption of your Flesh that leads you blindly away from the God of truth to follow the Doctrine of erroneous man.
And then if danger comes, and your heart be besieged by powerful enemies, be sure to observe the counsel of good King Hezekiah, 2 King. xviii. 36. Hold your peace and answer not a word to any deluding Rabshakeh who shall endeavour to withdraw you from our Heavenly King Christ Jesus,
And then if danger comes, and your heart be besieged by powerful enemies, be sure to observe the counsel of good King Hezekiah, 2 King. xviii. 36. Hold your peace and answer not a word to any deluding Rabshakeh who shall endeavour to withdraw you from our Heavenly King christ jesus,
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and his holy Word, and revolt to the proud Prince of Babylon, the Pope of Rome. Disputing is dangerous when interest is the Argument, that takes captive the hearts of most men:
and his holy Word, and revolt to the proud Prince of Babylon, the Pope of Room. Disputing is dangerous when Interest is the Argument, that Takes captive the hearts of most men:
And be you assured, that in that great and terrible day of the Lord, the word that I have now spoken unto you (for 'tis the Word of God) shall judge and condemn you if you, swerve from it.
And be you assured, that in that great and terrible day of the Lord, the word that I have now spoken unto you (for it's the Word of God) shall judge and condemn you if you, swerve from it.
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for though we are justified by Faith, yet it must be Faith working by Love, Gal. v. 6. And he that loves God keeps his Commandments, Iohn xiv. 15. and 21. And therefore 'tis meer Hypocrisie in those who seem so zealous for the truth of Religion,
for though we Are justified by Faith, yet it must be Faith working by Love, Gal. v. 6. And he that loves God keeps his commandments, John xiv. 15. and 21. And Therefore it's mere Hypocrisy in those who seem so zealous for the truth of Religion,
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These ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone, Mat. xxiii. 23. These persons will be ranked with those who in that final day shall come and say, Lord, Lord, we have Prophesied in thy Name, cast out Devils, and done many wondrous works;
These ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone, Mathew xxiii. 23. These Persons will be ranked with those who in that final day shall come and say, Lord, Lord, we have Prophesied in thy Name, cast out Devils, and done many wondrous works;
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and yet shall hear that dreadful Sentence from the Lord, I never knew you, depart from me all ye that work Iniquity, Mat. vii. 23. You are then to search the Scriptures both for true Faith and good Life,
and yet shall hear that dreadful Sentence from the Lord, I never knew you, depart from me all you that work Iniquity, Mathew vii. 23. You Are then to search the Scriptures both for true Faith and good Life,
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And thus, Beloved, having laid plainly before you out of Gods Holy Word, the way of Truth and the way of Error, the way of Godliness and the way of Iniquity, the way of Life and the way of Death;
And thus, beloved, having laid plainly before you out of God's Holy Word, the Way of Truth and the Way of Error, the Way of Godliness and the Way of Iniquity, the Way of Life and the Way of Death;
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