to the end, that he who glories, might glory in the Lord, and that this picture of Humane weakness, might serve to the exalting the Power and Glory of the Almighty.
to the end, that he who Glories, might glory in the Lord, and that this picture of Humane weakness, might serve to the exalting the Power and Glory of the Almighty.
I was Born in the Romish Church, I have studied her Doctrin, I have been prepossessed with her Opinions, and have had no small Zeal for the Traditions of my Ancestors.
I was Born in the Romish Church, I have studied her Doctrine, I have been prepossessed with her Opinions, and have had no small Zeal for the Traditions of my Ancestors.
But I say at the same time, and I am come hither to declare it, that that same Voice, which sounded in the Ears of the Apostle, has also sounded in mine,
But I say At the same time, and I am come hither to declare it, that that same Voice, which sounded in the Ears of the Apostle, has also sounded in mine,
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That Jesus Christ has applyed to my Eyes the blessed Unction of his Word, as heretofore to those of the man that was born Blind, (of which the Gospel speaks so excellently) and that I am come,
That jesus christ has applied to my Eyes the blessed Unction of his Word, as heretofore to those of the man that was born Blind, (of which the Gospel speaks so excellently) and that I am come,
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You rejoice no less at the conversion of Sinners, than at the perseverance of Saints: and you return thanks unto the Father of Mercies, and the God of all consolation,
You rejoice no less At the conversion of Sinners, than At the perseverance of Saints: and you return thanks unto the Father of mercies, and the God of all consolation,
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'Tis to the increasing of this Holy joy which fills your hearts, that I purpose to set out in this Discourse the Reasons that brought me to this change;
It's to the increasing of this Holy joy which fills your hearts, that I purpose to Set out in this Discourse the Reasons that brought me to this change;
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Now Christian Religion is divided in the Western parts of the World, into two contrary Societies, the Romish, and the Protestant. Both say, I will set you free;
Now Christian Religion is divided in the Western parts of the World, into two contrary Societies, the Romish, and the Protestant. Both say, I will Set you free;
Nevertheless after an exact and disinterressed inquisition, every one must be forced to confess, that 'tis in vain the Romish Church says, I will set you free;
Nevertheless After an exact and disinterressed inquisition, every one must be forced to confess, that it's in vain the Romish Church Says, I will Set you free;
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that an assembly of Bishops, of Doctors, of Men raised up to high digrees in the World, that a Society maintained by all the means humane Wisdome can invent, should be without the true Light;
that an assembly of Bishops, of Doctors, of Men raised up to high Degrees in the World, that a Society maintained by all the means humane Wisdom can invent, should be without the true Light;
St. Paul bids us avoid all contention, and it would be against his Spirit, which is that of the Religion I now embrace, not to keep to the strictest rules of Modesty and Christian charity.
Saint Paul bids us avoid all contention, and it would be against his Spirit, which is that of the Religion I now embrace, not to keep to the Strictest rules of Modesty and Christian charity.
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It entirely comprehends all the Words of God, who having in the former times spoken by the Patriarks and Prophets, has at last spoken in the fulness of times by his own Son, whom He appointed the Heir of all things, by whom also He made the Worlds.
It entirely comprehends all the Words of God, who having in the former times spoken by the Patriarchs and prophets, has At last spoken in the fullness of times by his own Son, whom He appointed the Heir of all things, by whom also He made the World's.
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To colour this (which upon the first view must appear odious to all men) it has been found necessary to give to the first that weight that the other has of it self,
To colour this (which upon the First view must appear odious to all men) it has been found necessary to give to the First that weight that the other has of it self,
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and Excellency, which cloaths it from the beginning to the end, that causeth us to perceive those things in it, that are not to be found in any other Book besides this of Life and Salvation,
and Excellency, which clothes it from the beginning to the end, that Causes us to perceive those things in it, that Are not to be found in any other Book beside this of Life and Salvation,
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These sacred Authors never acted upon the account of interest or reputation; they were afflicted, afflicted, they were stoned, they were sawed asunder.
These sacred Authors never acted upon the account of Interest or reputation; they were afflicted, afflicted, they were stoned, they were sawed asunder.
And as the world was unworthy of them, so they renounced all its pomp. Their fiercest enemies have born witness in all times to the things they preached.
And as the world was unworthy of them, so they renounced all its pomp. Their Fiercest enemies have born witness in all times to the things they preached.
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Which things are either deep mysteries, and incomprehensible by all the strength of human reason; or wonderful miracles, which no less astonish than the mysteries themselves;
Which things Are either deep Mysteres, and incomprehensible by all the strength of human reason; or wondered Miracles, which no less astonish than the Mysteres themselves;
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But these Characters of Truth, visible all along in the Scripture, will perswade us entirely, if we joyn to so many outward circumstances, the inward assurance of the Holy Ghost.
But these Characters of Truth, visible all along in the Scripture, will persuade us entirely, if we join to so many outward Circumstances, the inward assurance of the Holy Ghost.
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1. That all those which see, do see by the Spirit of God. 2. That without that Holy Spirit, the Scripture is wrapt up in a cloud, which no authority of man can break. 3. That this Spirit is no private Spirit, that is in any man of himself,
1. That all those which see, do see by the Spirit of God. 2. That without that Holy Spirit, the Scripture is wrapped up in a cloud, which no Authority of man can break. 3. That this Spirit is no private Spirit, that is in any man of himself,
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My sheep, says he, hear my voice. The same anointing teaches you all things, says St. John. When this voice speaks, all human voices hold their peace;
My sheep, Says he, hear my voice. The same anointing Teaches you all things, Says Saint John. When this voice speaks, all human voices hold their peace;
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If then the outward characters of this Divine Word, if the inward assurance of the Holy Ghost, make up the authority and certainty of the Holy Scripture, to what purpose should one admit Tradition, that must needs overthrow it? For this Tradition is no more,
If then the outward characters of this Divine Word, if the inward assurance of the Holy Ghost, make up the Authority and certainty of the Holy Scripture, to what purpose should one admit Tradition, that must needs overthrow it? For this Tradition is no more,
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He is the same at all times, He can never deceive, nor be deceived, and He accompanies His Word with the same beams of light that are always round about Him, by which we know that it is from Him.
He is the same At all times, He can never deceive, nor be deceived, and He Accompanies His Word with the same beams of Light that Are always round about Him, by which we know that it is from Him.
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The testimony of men has none of these things, 'tis liable to change and errour, it carries every where the character of that weakness and deceit, which is natural to it,
The testimony of men has none of these things, it's liable to change and error, it carries every where the character of that weakness and deceit, which is natural to it,
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And must we say, that that man has no Faith, who has received it by reading only the Scripture, without ever hearing a word of the authority and testimony of the Church.
And must we say, that that man has no Faith, who has received it by reading only the Scripture, without ever hearing a word of the Authority and testimony of the Church.
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What Pope, what Council, what Assembly of Fathers, has such divine marks for their authority as the Scriptures? Are they as much to be valued for the holiness of their Doctrine, the sublimity of their Stile, the greatness of their Miracles, the Life of their Apostles, the Sufferings of their Martyrs, the fulfilling of their Prophecies,
What Pope, what Council, what Assembly of Father's, has such divine marks for their Authority as the Scriptures? are they as much to be valued for the holiness of their Doctrine, the sublimity of their Style, the greatness of their Miracles, the Life of their Apostles, the Sufferings of their Martyrs, the fulfilling of their Prophecies,
Have not the Apostles relyed more upon the testimony of the Scripture, than on their own? St. Peter having assured the new Saints, that he himself had heard the Eternal Father declaring Jesus Christ to be his Son, does he not send them back to the Prophets, which he tells them to be surer than all that he could say? Does not Jesus Christ seem to have taught them this by his Example? St. John Baptist having born witness of him, does he not tell them plainly, that he has a testimony far greater than that of John the Baptist; his Miracles;
Have not the Apostles relied more upon the testimony of the Scripture, than on their own? Saint Peter having assured the new Saints, that he himself had herd the Eternal Father declaring jesus christ to be his Son, does he not send them back to the prophets, which he tells them to be Surer than all that he could say? Does not jesus christ seem to have taught them this by his Exampl? Saint John Baptist having born witness of him, does he not tell them plainly, that he has a testimony Far greater than that of John the Baptist; his Miracles;
the word of his Father, and the voice of the Scriptures? In a word, are not all the words of Councils and Fathers tryed by the rule of Scripture? Are the decisions of those Councils,
the word of his Father, and the voice of the Scriptures? In a word, Are not all the words of Councils and Father's tried by the Rule of Scripture? are the decisions of those Councils,
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and thoughts of those Fathers, more Sacred and Divine than those of St. Paul: yet the Saints at Berea are commended in the Acts, for trying if the Preaching of this Apostle was according to Scripture.
and thoughts of those Father's, more Sacred and Divine than those of Saint Paul: yet the Saints At Berea Are commended in the Acts, for trying if the Preaching of this Apostle was according to Scripture.
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And was not this conduct very just? since three hundred years had passed, before ever the Church thought upon framing a Canon of the Books of the Scripture.
And was not this conduct very just? since three hundred Years had passed, before ever the Church Thought upon framing a Canon of the Books of the Scripture.
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The first and third Council of Carthage, the Popes Innocent and Gelasius, have done the same, thinking it enough to shew the number of them, without pretending to give them any authority.
The First and third Council of Carthage, the Popes Innocent and Gelasius, have done the same, thinking it enough to show the number of them, without pretending to give them any Authority.
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'Tis also St. Paul 's, who bids the Saints read his Epistles with great care, and tells them, that whatsoever things were written afore time, were written for our learning.
It's also Saint Paul is, who bids the Saints read his Epistles with great care, and tells them, that whatsoever things were written afore time, were written for our learning.
Those difficulties have given colour to all Heresies, and by them it is, that the same Jesus Christ, who has been precious to some, has been a Stone of stumbling,
Those difficulties have given colour to all Heresies, and by them it is, that the same jesus christ, who has been precious to Some, has been a Stone of stumbling,
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'Tis to stop the pride of men, and to keep them to their only rule, that the same Apostle forbids us expresly to presume any thing beyond what is written;
It's to stop the pride of men, and to keep them to their only Rule, that the same Apostle forbids us expressly to presume any thing beyond what is written;
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from whence it may be concluded, either that all that is necessary is written, or that the Apostle intended to keep men from their salvation, in forbidding them to seek what was necessary towards it.
from whence it may be concluded, either that all that is necessary is written, or that the Apostle intended to keep men from their salvation, in forbidding them to seek what was necessary towards it.
but time will not give leave to discuss them exactly, it will be enough, Brethren, to omit nothing of moment against this Tradition, to prove that it can have no force,
but time will not give leave to discuss them exactly, it will be enough, Brothers, to omit nothing of moment against this Tradition, to prove that it can have no force,
If this unwritten Word of God hath been inviolable, if this Consent of the Fathers has been without exception, it must especially be so in the first Ages,
If this unwritten Word of God hath been inviolable, if this Consent of the Father's has been without exception, it must especially be so in the First Ages,
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Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis, a man of the Apostle's times, has written five Books of the unwritten Words of our Lord, but Eusebius affirms them to be full of Fables and Lies.
Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis, a man of the Apostle's times, has written five Books of the unwritten Words of our Lord, but Eusebius affirms them to be full of Fables and Lies.
The Western Church differs from the Eastern in the time of keeping Easter; the first will have it, that it ought to be kept at one time, according to the Tradition of St. Peter and St. Paul; the second will have it kept at another time, according to the Tradition of St. John and St. Philip.
The Western Church differs from the Eastern in the time of keeping Easter; the First will have it, that it ought to be kept At one time, according to the Tradition of Saint Peter and Saint Paul; the second will have it kept At Another time, according to the Tradition of Saint John and Saint Philip.
St. Austin asserts they have not done it, affirming besides, that those disputes about the Traditions of the Apostles, were fit to raise new questions, but not to resolve them.
Saint Austin asserts they have not done it, affirming beside, that those disputes about the Traditions of the Apostles, were fit to raise new questions, but not to resolve them.
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The Custom of giving the Eucharist to Children, has been received in the Church as necessary to their salvation, being grounded upon the Tradition of many Ages,
The Custom of giving the Eucharist to Children, has been received in the Church as necessary to their salvation, being grounded upon the Tradition of many Ages,
But to give more light and force to this consideration, I must tell you, that the Fathers had never that opinion of themselves, that Rome would have us believe of them.
But to give more Light and force to this consideration, I must tell you, that the Father's had never that opinion of themselves, that Room would have us believe of them.
So St. Ambrose, St. Austin, St. Justin, Tertullian, Theodoret, and Origen, believed that the Saints should not enjoy the sight of God before the Resurrection of the Dead.
So Saint Ambrose, Saint Austin, Saint Justin, Tertullian, Theodoret, and Origen, believed that the Saints should not enjoy the sighed of God before the Resurrection of the Dead.
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So according to what St. Jerome relates, in his Book of Illustrious Persons, Severus, Ireneus, Apollinaris, &c. did believe Christ should come one day in his flesh, to reign with his Saints for some time upon earth.
So according to what Saint Jerome relates, in his Book of Illustrious Persons, Severus, Irenaeus, Apollinaris, etc. did believe christ should come one day in his Flesh, to Reign with his Saints for Some time upon earth.
So St. Epiphanius opposed St. Chrisostom, St. Jerome opposed St. Austin, Policrates Victor, St. Cyprian Stephen, to pass by thousands of other examples of this nature.
So Saint Epiphanius opposed Saint Chrysostom, Saint Jerome opposed Saint Austin, Policrates Victor, Saint Cyprian Stephen, to pass by thousands of other Examples of this nature.
Again, if God rules all in the Council, and utters his Oracles by the Mouth of the Bishops that compose it, we must submit to its Decisions and its Decrees.
Again, if God rules all in the Council, and utters his Oracles by the Mouth of the Bishops that compose it, we must submit to its Decisions and its Decrees.
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I will not instance, as to the Council, that to prove it infallible, they ought to give us those assurances which men are not able to give, concerning both the intention of the Legislators,
I will not instance, as to the Council, that to prove it infallible, they ought to give us those assurances which men Are not able to give, Concerning both the intention of the Legislators,
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I will not instance, that we can find nothing almost uncorrupted of the first Ages, that the misery of the times, the ignorance of men, the inundations of the Barbarians, the ambition of Popes, have almost corrupted all.
I will not instance, that we can find nothing almost uncorrupted of the First Ages, that the misery of the times, the ignorance of men, the inundations of the Barbarians, the ambition of Popes, have almost corrupted all.
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So the Council of Constantinople declared Honorius a Monothelite. So Boniface, Xystus, Marcellus, cleared themselves before Councils of what they were charged with.
So the Council of Constantinople declared Honorius a Monothelite. So Boniface, Xystus, Marcellus, cleared themselves before Councils of what they were charged with.
though it be true, that that decision lasted but to the Lateran Council under Leo the tenth, it being then declared, that the Council was under the Pope.
though it be true, that that decision lasted but to the Lateran Council under Leo the tenth, it being then declared, that the Council was under the Pope.
We might mention the quarrel of the two Apostles, that of Policrates with Victor, and that of Cyprian with Steven. We might give an account of the falls of Tiberius, Honorius, and Felix; we might recount all the violent intrusions, the false Revelations, the Spirit of Blood and War, which appeared all along in the Alexanders and Julius 's, we might in this, hear what has been told us by the Authors of the Romish Church, that were most commendable for their Holyness and Doctrin.
We might mention the quarrel of the two Apostles, that of Policrates with Victor, and that of Cyprian with Steven. We might give an account of the falls of Tiberius, Honorius, and Felix; we might recount all the violent intrusions, the false Revelations, the Spirit of Blood and War, which appeared all along in the Alexanders and Julius is, we might in this, hear what has been told us by the Authors of the Romish Church, that were most commendable for their Holiness and Doctrine.
In a word, without searching into the first ages, we should hearken unto a Pope, who being consulted upon an essential point of St. Austin 's Doctrin, freed himself of that trouble, saying with a more infallible certainty than that they pretend to, I understand it not, I am no Divine.
In a word, without searching into the First ages, we should harken unto a Pope, who being consulted upon an essential point of Saint Austin is Doctrine, freed himself of that trouble, saying with a more infallible certainty than that they pretend to, I understand it not, I am no Divine.
Those Errors are so numerous, and of so many sorts, that the Church may very well cry out with David, Lord, why are those that persecute me so much increased? For, Brethren, the Church is as much persecuted by Errors,
Those Errors Are so numerous, and of so many sorts, that the Church may very well cry out with David, Lord, why Are those that persecute me so much increased? For, Brothers, the Church is as much persecuted by Errors,
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and that from the first Error which tramples upon his Word, and substitutes human traditions by little and little in its place, sprung all those other Errors that defile his Body.
and that from the First Error which tramples upon his Word, and substitutes human traditions by little and little in its place, sprung all those other Errors that defile his Body.
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but she must also oppose his Presence in Heaven with the Sacrament of the Altar, she must oppose the infinite satisfaction with which this adored Lord has blotted out our Sins;
but she must also oppose his Presence in Heaven with the Sacrament of the Altar, she must oppose the infinite satisfaction with which this adored Lord has blotted out our Sins;
and many more outward practices of ill directed Piety, together with thousands of Superstitious Ceremonies, that have nothing of the Primitive Zeal and the Primitive Discipline of the Saints.
and many more outward practices of ill directed Piety, together with thousands of Superstitious Ceremonies, that have nothing of the Primitive Zeal and the Primitive Discipline of the Saints.
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His Apostles began their Preaching with the Authority of Sences, We declare unto you that which we have seen, which our Hands have handled, of the word of life.
His Apostles began their Preaching with the authority of Senses, We declare unto you that which we have seen, which our Hands have handled, of the word of life.
They will not have us see impossibilities and contradictions. They silence it, at the same time that they attempt upon its most uncontroverted Principles.
They will not have us see impossibilities and contradictions. They silence it, At the same time that they attempt upon its most uncontroverted Principles.
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So St. Paul did strengthen with natural Reasons the Sermon he made to the Athenians; and the Fathers after him, do use a manner of arguing, which they take from the natural order of things, to prove the most Divine Mysteries.
So Saint Paul did strengthen with natural Reasons the Sermon he made to the Athenians; and the Father's After him, do use a manner of arguing, which they take from the natural order of things, to prove the most Divine Mysteres.
But what can we say of a Mystery overthrowing all these Principles? setting the same Body in a thousand different places, making it to exist after the manner of Spirits, bringing forth fruits out of a cause no more in being, keeping up and holding firm accidents without their subjects, dividing a Body without dividing it, destroying it without corrupting it;
But what can we say of a Mystery overthrowing all these Principles? setting the same Body in a thousand different places, making it to exist After the manner of Spirits, bringing forth fruits out of a cause no more in being, keeping up and holding firm accidents without their subject's, dividing a Body without dividing it, destroying it without corrupting it;
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We must believe Him a Lion, a Stone, a Door, and leaving that wonderful way he made use of, to discover unto us the various effects of his Mercifulness by those Divine Metaphors, take up a killing letter, which cannot but destroy us.
We must believe Him a lion, a Stone, a Door, and leaving that wondered Way he made use of, to discover unto us the various effects of his Mercifulness by those Divine Metaphors, take up a killing Letter, which cannot but destroy us.
and will be heard until the day of thy Kingdom and Glory. This Satisfaction of Jesus Christ, so full and ample, gives occasion to speak about Indulgencies.
and will be herd until the day of thy Kingdom and Glory. This Satisfaction of jesus christ, so full and ample, gives occasion to speak about Indulgences.
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A man must needs be the most indulgent person in the world to these Indulgences, not to picture out both their Authors and Promulgators with all the Colours they deserve.
A man must needs be the most indulgent person in the world to these Indulgences, not to picture out both their Authors and Promulgators with all the Colours they deserve.
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But leaving these corrupted Doctors, whom God hath given over to a reprobate sense, and to ignominious passions, let us hear what the best and wisest of them do say about it.
But leaving these corrupted Doctors, whom God hath given over to a Reprobate sense, and to ignominious passion, let us hear what the best and Wisest of them do say about it.
What will become of that Authority, by virtue of which the Pope alone takes upon himself to grant them? Will not the meanest Pastors have the same power? what then shall become of those unexhaustible treasures which are shared among the Living and the Dead.
What will become of that authority, by virtue of which the Pope alone Takes upon himself to grant them? Will not the Meanest Pastors have the same power? what then shall become of those unexhaustible treasures which Are shared among the Living and the Dead.
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But to overthrow this quite, it will suffice to say, that the Fathers by Indulgences, never understood any thing, besides a shortening of the time Sinners were to be seperated from the Church, to which they were admitted again, upon the change of Life,
But to overthrow this quite, it will suffice to say, that the Father's by Indulgences, never understood any thing, beside a shortening of the time Sinners were to be separated from the Church, to which they were admitted again, upon the change of Life,
and after that Jesus Christ has changed us, through the fulness of his Grace, and our Hearts that were before of Stone, are become hearts of Flesh, are not our Sins forgiven? If they are not forgiven us, we are not Converted.
and After that jesus christ has changed us, through the fullness of his Grace, and our Hearts that were before of Stone, Are become hearts of Flesh, Are not our Sins forgiven? If they Are not forgiven us, we Are not Converted.
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If it does not free them, Why is it called Indulgence? and if it does free them from it, what will become of the Lord's commandment, to pray always? What will become of the Precept of the Apostle, to do whatsoever we do, to the Glory of Him, by whom we do all things.
If it does not free them, Why is it called Indulgence? and if it does free them from it, what will become of the Lord's Commandment, to pray always? What will become of the Precept of the Apostle, to do whatsoever we do, to the Glory of Him, by whom we do all things.
The place that makes most for their purpose here, is that of the 12th of St. Matthew, where Jesus Christ speaks of Sins, that are not forgiven neither in this World,
The place that makes most for their purpose Here, is that of the 12th of Saint Matthew, where jesus christ speaks of Sins, that Are not forgiven neither in this World,
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But besides, that this consequence is forced, none of the Fathers have thus understood it, they all agree, that Jesus Christ meant by it only to teach us the heinousness of some Sins, which no torments neither of this World,
But beside, that this consequence is forced, none of the Father's have thus understood it, they all agree, that jesus christ meant by it only to teach us the heinousness of Some Sins, which no torments neither of this World,
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If this Redemption is perfect, if none of our Debts remain to be paid, why do they fancy a new Expiation, a new Redemption, a new place wherein God punishes Sins, that are no longer in being, or must continue for ever.
If this Redemption is perfect, if none of our Debts remain to be paid, why do they fancy a new Expiation, a new Redemption, a new place wherein God Punishes Sins, that Are no longer in being, or must continue for ever.
I am very well satisfied, Brethren, that we ought to honour the Saints, and admire those great men, who being in the flesh, as the Apostle speaks, did not warr after the flesh.
I am very well satisfied, Brothers, that we ought to honour the Saints, and admire those great men, who being in the Flesh, as the Apostle speaks, did not war After the Flesh.
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We ought to study their lives, that we may imitate them, and (if I may mix a prophane Story with so Holy a subject,) as the glory of Miltiades kept Themistocles from sleep;
We ought to study their lives, that we may imitate them, and (if I may mix a profane Story with so Holy a Subject,) as the glory of Miltiades kept Themistocles from sleep;
But there is great difference, between imitating of them, and Invocating them. The Scripture which speaks of the one, forbids the other, in not Commanding it.
But there is great difference, between imitating of them, and Invocating them. The Scripture which speaks of the one, forbids the other, in not Commanding it.
and His searching the heart and reigns, (which He so often claims to Himself alone) making them know the very thoughts and wishes of those who pray to them;
and His searching the heart and reigns, (which He so often claims to Himself alone) making them know the very thoughts and wishes of those who pray to them;
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as she does to Christ, asking them to free her from evils, to lead her in the way to Heaven, to blot out her sins, to enlighten her, and to defend her?
as she does to christ, asking them to free her from evils, to led her in the Way to Heaven, to blot out her Sins, to enlighten her, and to defend her?
But the Roman Church is yet gone further, from a subtil Idolatry to a gross one, I mean from the Invocation of Saints to the Worship of their Images and Relicks.
But the Roman Church is yet gone further, from a subtle Idolatry to a gross one, I mean from the Invocation of Saints to the Worship of their Images and Relics.
We believe without any doubt, says the second Council of Nice, (which is the seventh General) that the Images of Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Virgin, of the Angels and Saints, ought to be adored,
We believe without any doubt, Says the second Council of Nicaenae, (which is the seventh General) that the Images of jesus christ, of the Blessed Virgae, of the Angels and Saints, ought to be adored,
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Let him who does not adore the Image of Jesus Christ, says the Council of Constantinople, (which is the eighth General) not see his face in his second coming.
Let him who does not adore the Image of jesus christ, Says the Council of Constantinople, (which is the eighth General) not see his face in his second coming.
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Thomas Aquinas, and the most Learned Schoolmen, will have it, that the Cross ought to be adored with the Worship of Latria, that is to say, with a Soveraign Worship.
Thomas Aquinas, and the most Learned Schoolmen, will have it, that the Cross ought to be adored with the Worship of Latria, that is to say, with a Sovereign Worship.
In fine, can one speak more strongly than the Apostle, when he reproaches these Idolaters, they having changed the glory of the incorruptible God, into an Image made like to corruptible man.
In fine, can one speak more strongly than the Apostle, when he Reproaches these Idolaters, they having changed the glory of the incorruptible God, into an Image made like to corruptible man.
These are, Brethren, the most considerable Errours of the Roman Church, which spring all from that first Principle, which I laid down even now, their leaving the Scripture to embrace human Traditions.
These Are, Brothers, the most considerable Errors of the Roman Church, which spring all from that First Principle, which I laid down even now, their leaving the Scripture to embrace human Traditions.
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I am bound to bear this testimony, Brethren, That the Church of England has things in Her, able to draw to Her all those that have the least taste of the ancient Discipline of the Church, and of Her true Doctrine.
I am bound to bear this testimony, Brothers, That the Church of England has things in Her, able to draw to Her all those that have the least taste of the ancient Discipline of the Church, and of Her true Doctrine.
yet I feel my self bound in duty to acknowledge, that God has given this Church Ministers that are powerful in works and in speech, whose zeal is mixed with deep learning,
yet I feel my self bound in duty to acknowledge, that God has given this Church Ministers that Are powerful in works and in speech, whose zeal is mixed with deep learning,
But at the same time, Brethren, that you rejoice for the grace God has given me, you must humble your selves for that which you have received from him;
But At the same time, Brothers, that you rejoice for the grace God has given me, you must humble your selves for that which you have received from him;
