Two sermons the first preached in Christ-Church, Dublin, Feb. 19, 1681, at the consecration of the Right Reverend Fathers in God, William Lord Bishop of Kildare, William Lord Bishop of Kilmore, and Richard Lord Bishop of Kilalla : the other, preached in the Cathedral Church of St. Patrick, at the primary visitation of the most Reverend Father in God, Francis Lord Arch-bishop of Dublin, Apr. 24, 1682 / by S. Foley ...
Feb. 19. 1681. The beginning of the Epistle appointed by the Church for this Service, being 1. Timothy, iii. 1. This is a true Saying, if a man desire the Office of a Bishop, he desireth a good work. ST.
Feb. 19. 1681. The beginning of the Epistle appointed by the Church for this Service, being 1. Timothy, iii. 1. This is a true Saying, if a man desire the Office of a Bishop, he Desires a good work. SAINT.
as a necessary means for the continuing and extending of the one, and for the becoming performance of the other, proceeds in this, to treat of the Government of the Church.
as a necessary means for the Continuing and extending of the one, and for the becoming performance of the other, proceeds in this, to Treat of the Government of the Church.
And by way of Introduction to what relates to the particular Offices, of those persons who were to be respectively concern'd in it, He makes a Declaration to this purpose:
And by Way of Introduction to what relates to the particular Offices, of those Persons who were to be respectively concerned in it, He makes a Declaration to this purpose:
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That whosoever desires to be invested with that Power and Authority which of Right belong to the highest and most eminent of them, he desires an Employment worthy and honourable,
That whosoever Desires to be invested with that Power and authority which of Right belong to the highest and most eminent of them, he Desires an Employment worthy and honourable,
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an Office by which he may be enabled to do some Service to his great Creator, be a publick Blessing to the Age he lives in, a Dispenser of God's Favours to men,
an Office by which he may be enabled to do Some Service to his great Creator, be a public Blessing to the Age he lives in, a Dispenser of God's Favours to men,
For this I judge a Paraphrase not strained on the Apostles words, This is a true Saying, &c. Being to speak before this great and honourable Audience, upon this Occasion and Subject, I shall humbly beg leave to make a modest Enquiry into these following particulars.
For this I judge a paraphrase not strained on the Apostles words, This is a true Saying, etc. Being to speak before this great and honourable Audience, upon this Occasion and Subject, I shall humbly beg leave to make a modest Enquiry into these following particulars.
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By what I shall say in resolution hereunto, 'twill I hope be plain enough, That he desires a good Work, who desires the Office of a Bishop. I begin with the
By what I shall say in resolution hereunto, it'll I hope be plain enough, That he Desires a good Work, who Desires the Office of a Bishop. I begin with the
That all who have agreed in this belief and way of Worship, have reputed themselves in that respect, a Community different from Civil Bodies Politick, is as evident;
That all who have agreed in this belief and Way of Worship, have reputed themselves in that respect, a Community different from Civil Bodies Politic, is as evident;
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and that those Venerable Persons whom we now call Bishops, have receiv'd the Spiritual Authority they claim from others of that Order and Title, who received the same from their Predecessors,
and that those Venerable Persons whom we now call Bishops, have received the Spiritual authority they claim from Others of that Order and Title, who received the same from their Predecessors,
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and so in a continued series, from the first entertainment of that Religion in these Islands (were it necessary) might with much ease be clearly made out.
and so in a continued series, from the First entertainment of that Religion in these Islands (were it necessary) might with much ease be clearly made out.
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So that the Question will be reduc'd to very narrow Terms, What Authority, and from whom, the first planters of Christianity among us, were intrusted with to Communicate to others? For more full Satisfaction in this matter, it being liable to many mistakes of evil consequence, I shall lay down what I have to say concerning it, in these distinct and plain Propositions.
So that the Question will be reduced to very narrow Terms, What authority, and from whom, the First planters of Christianity among us, were Entrusted with to Communicate to Others? For more full Satisfaction in this matter, it being liable to many mistakes of evil consequence, I shall lay down what I have to say Concerning it, in these distinct and plain Propositions.
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1. That Our Blessed Saviour had Power and Authority to Institute, and Form a Society over the whole World, to be governed by such Laws and such Officers as he should appoint.
1. That Our Blessed Saviour had Power and authority to Institute, and From a Society over the Whole World, to be governed by such Laws and such Officers as he should appoint.
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and also from what is said of Jesus Christ, in the New. That God Annointed him with the Holy Ghost, and as it were Consecrated him to be Ʋniversal Pastour, and the great Apostle and High Priest of our Profession,
and also from what is said of jesus christ, in the New. That God Anointed him with the Holy Ghost, and as it were Consecrated him to be Ʋniversal Pastor, and the great Apostle and High Priest of our Profession,
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and not only did he declare Gods Will to Mankind, but did also take order that such Persons should be admitted into that his Society by Baptism, as were willing to submit to the Rules and Constitutions of it.
and not only did he declare God's Will to Mankind, but did also take order that such Persons should be admitted into that his Society by Baptism, as were willing to submit to the Rules and Constitutions of it.
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2. That Our Saviour committed the Government of this Society, to those who in the Evangelists are call'd Apostles. This appears from the tenour of the Commission which he gave them,
2. That Our Saviour committed the Government of this Society, to those who in the Evangelists Are called Apostles. This appears from the tenor of the Commission which he gave them,
and the like Extraordinary Helps and Supplies, which the Necessity of the Primitive Church requir'd, till it came in the Ʋnity of the Faith unto a perfect Man,
and the like Extraordinary Helps and Supplies, which the Necessity of the Primitive Church required, till it Come in the Ʋnity of the Faith unto a perfect Man,
it being so absolutely necessary to the preservation of his Society, and consequently of his Religion, that such a Society could not subsist without it;
it being so absolutely necessary to the preservation of his Society, and consequently of his Religion, that such a Society could not subsist without it;
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We likewise find this plainly intimated in the Commission which Christ gave his Apostles. Go and teach; or make Disciples in all Nations, and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the World.
We likewise find this plainly intimated in the Commission which christ gave his Apostles. Go and teach; or make Disciples in all nations, and lo I am with you always even unto the end of the World.
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Now they themselves were not to live so long, and therefore this special Presence and Assistance, must be understood to have been promised to their Successors also.
Now they themselves were not to live so long, and Therefore this special Presence and Assistance, must be understood to have been promised to their Successors also.
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I may add, that all Disputers in this Cause, and all Pretenders to different Forms of Church-Government, do Acknowledge some Form to be always necessary,
I may add, that all Disputers in this Cause, and all Pretenders to different Forms of Church-Government, do Acknowledge Some From to be always necessary,
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Thus far we have but little Controversie with the main Opposers of Episcopacy. For they cannot deny but that our Bishops are Presbyters, and therefore if, (as they will have it) Presbyters were the Antient Bishops, and are Successors to the Apostles, our Bishops upon that account are so.
Thus Far we have but little Controversy with the main Opposers of Episcopacy. For they cannot deny but that our Bishops Are Presbyters, and Therefore if, (as they will have it) Presbyters were the Ancient Bishops, and Are Successors to the Apostles, our Bishops upon that account Are so.
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If therefore we be satisfied that Our Saviour gave some Power and Authority to his Apostles, with a design that They should leave it to others, to be transmitted through all Ages successively, to some fit persons,
If Therefore we be satisfied that Our Saviour gave Some Power and authority to his Apostles, with a Design that They should leave it to Others, to be transmitted through all Ages successively, to Some fit Persons,
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for the Exigencies of the Church; and that our Bishops are Successors to those Apostles (which one Party of our Churches Adversaries are obliged to own, by virtue of their being Presbyters; and which the other have no pretence to deny here in Ireland, whatever Fables they have invented, to disparage the English Consecrations;
for the Exigencies of the Church; and that our Bishops Are Successors to those Apostles (which one Party of our Churches Adversaries Are obliged to own, by virtue of their being Presbyters; and which the other have not pretence to deny Here in Ireland, whatever Fables they have invented, to disparage the English Consecrations;
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we being able to prove, That our present Bishops of Ireland were Consecrated by such Bishops, as receiv'd their Consecration from other Consecrated Bishops; and so on to before the Reformation; from Records never in the least question'd or suspected) we must Acknowledge that what Authority our present Bishops have, They have from Christ Jesus.
we being able to prove, That our present Bishops of Ireland were Consecrated by such Bishops, as received their Consecration from other Consecrated Bishops; and so on to before the Reformation; from Records never in the least questioned or suspected) we must Acknowledge that what authority our present Bishops have, They have from christ jesus.
To demonstrate, that Bishops are a distinct Order from and above Presbyters, by that Authority They have receiv'd from Christ, I shall deduce some few Corollaries from what has been said, such as:
To demonstrate, that Bishops Are a distinct Order from and above Presbyters, by that authority They have received from christ, I shall deduce Some few Corollaries from what has been said, such as:
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1. 'Tis evident from hence, That when the Apostles Ordained Bishops, they did it by Authority given them by our Saviour; and not only in pursuance of a Jewish Custom of creating Elders, which the famous Mr. Selden so much contends for.
1. It's evident from hence, That when the Apostles Ordained Bishops, they did it by authority given them by our Saviour; and not only in pursuance of a Jewish Custom of creating Elders, which the famous Mr. Selden so much contends for.
Had they not done it upon an Account peculiar to Christianity, St. Paul when a Jew, and a most violent Persecutor of Christs Church, had had as full Authority to make Bishops as when a Apostle, and must have deriv'd it not from the Holy Ghost, (as he constantly Affirms) but from his Master Gamaliel.
Had they not done it upon an Account peculiar to Christianity, Saint Paul when a Jew, and a most violent Persecutor of Christ Church, had had as full authority to make Bishops as when a Apostle, and must have derived it not from the Holy Ghost, (as he constantly Affirms) but from his Master Gamaliel.
And therefore this Assertion of ours, cannot be suspected as any way prejudicial to our Princes Antient Right of Electing Bishops. The Church is a Society,
And Therefore this Assertion of ours, cannot be suspected as any Way prejudicial to our Princes Ancient Right of Electing Bishops. The Church is a Society,
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and Body Politick distinct from that of the Common-wealth; which appears from hence, That it did subsist when separated from, and persecuted by all Civil-Powers;
and Body Politic distinct from that of the Commonwealth; which appears from hence, That it did subsist when separated from, and persecuted by all Civil-Powers;
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This was with much Vehemence and equal Applause, defended in the Council of Trent, by Father Laynez, General of the Jesuits: and Friar Simon a Florentine, did there likewise maintain, That the Institution of Bishops in the Apostles, was only Personal, and ended with them.
This was with much Vehemence and equal Applause, defended in the Council of Trent, by Father Laynez, General of the Jesuits: and Friar Simon a Florentine, did there likewise maintain, That the Institution of Bishops in the Apostles, was only Personal, and ended with them.
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first invented by Cajetane to gain a Cardinalship; and as such was Censured by the Doctors of the Sorbonne, and Richerius a Sorbonne Doctor, in his History of General Councills, lately Printed;
First invented by Cajetane to gain a Cardinalship; and as such was Censured by the Doctors of the Sorbonne, and Richerius a Sorbonne Doctor, in his History of General Councils, lately Printed;
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has made it out, That in Antient Times the very Italian Bishops themselves, did subscribe Bishops, Dei Gratia, without any mention of the Pope, or Apostolick See.
has made it out, That in Ancient Times the very Italian Bishops themselves, did subscribe Bishops, Dei Gratia, without any mention of the Pope, or Apostolic See.
But this occasion'd many disturbances, so that Christian Magistrates were forced sometimes to interpose, and at last upon prudent Considerations 'twas quite dis-used.
But this occasioned many disturbances, so that Christian Magistrates were forced sometime to interpose, and At last upon prudent Considerations 'twas quite disused.
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Having setled these matters, I come now to prove, that Bishops by vertue of this Authority which they have from Christ, are above Presbyters. I must desire to be excused that I do not make the Enquiry, Whether Bishops be of a distinct Order from that of Presbyters, Jure Divino or not.
Having settled these matters, I come now to prove, that Bishops by virtue of this authority which they have from christ, Are above Presbyters. I must desire to be excused that I do not make the Enquiry, Whither Bishops be of a distinct Order from that of Presbyters, Jure Divino or not.
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For unless we be willing Eternally to wrangle and dispute, and to make the Controversy to last as long as the Order it self, even to the end of the World;
For unless we be willing Eternally to wrangle and dispute, and to make the Controversy to last as long as the Order it self, even to the end of the World;
though he was a Disciple, by the direction of the Holy Ghost, was assm'd to a higher degree, to the dignity of an Apostle. St. Peter says, To take Judas his Bishoprick.
though he was a Disciple, by the direction of the Holy Ghost, was assmed to a higher degree, to the dignity of an Apostle. Saint Peter Says, To take Judas his Bishopric.
that when St. Peter was deliver'd out of Prison by an Angel, he bade them whom he first met, to go and shew those things unto James, and unto the Brethren; and that St. Paul, as soon as he came to Hierusalem, after his Fourteen Years Preaching to the Gentiles, went in unto James, and all the Elders were present.
that when Saint Peter was Delivered out of Prison by an Angel, he bade them whom he First met, to go and show those things unto James, and unto the Brothers; and that Saint Paul, as soon as he Come to Jerusalem, After his Fourteen years Preaching to the Gentiles, went in unto James, and all the Elders were present.
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Though the Presbyters were all there, he made his Application in a particular manner to St. James. And in the First Council held there upon occasion of a Controversie about keeping the Law of Moses, St. James determin'd as one in Authority, in these words:
Though the Presbyters were all there, he made his Application in a particular manner to Saint James. And in the First Council held there upon occasion of a Controversy about keeping the Law of Moses, Saint James determined as one in authority, in these words:
Wherefore my Sentence is. St. Paul committed his Authority at Ephesus to Timothy; we find him give him in Charge, That he should not receive an Accusation against a Presbyters,
Wherefore my Sentence is. Saint Paul committed his authority At Ephesus to Timothy; we find him give him in Charge, That he should not receive an Accusation against a Presbyters,
and the Elect Angels, to do these things without Partiality; which shews that by his Authority he was able to shew favours to some Presbyters above others,
and the Elect Angels, to do these things without Partiality; which shows that by his authority he was able to show favours to Some Presbyters above Others,
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And as to what cencerns the rest of the Apostles, we may beleive They endeavour'd that there should be Uniformity in all Churches, which 'tis plain St. Paul labour'd much after:
And as to what cencerns the rest of the Apostles, we may believe They endeavoured that there should be Uniformity in all Churches, which it's plain Saint Paul laboured much After:
But no considering Person will think it strange, that the particular Form of Government is not more expresly described in the Relation we have in those Sacred Books, of what was done by the Apostles immediately after our Saviours Ascension.
But no considering Person will think it strange, that the particular From of Government is not more expressly described in the Relation we have in those Sacred Books, of what was done by the Apostles immediately After our Saviors Ascension.
St. Luke was the only Person who Compos'd and left to Posterity, Commentaries o their Acts. In them we find little of St. Peter; but what was transacted within a Year or two after his Masters Ascension; little of St. Paul, but his Conversion,
Saint Luke was the only Person who Composed and left to Posterity, Commentaries oh their Acts. In them we find little of Saint Peter; but what was transacted within a Year or two After his Masters Ascension; little of Saint Paul, but his Conversion,
And after all those Books were finish'd, we have reason to believe, that the Church being so very much enlarged by the Accession of New Converts, that they made their form of Government more exact than before Comported with the Circumstances of Affairs.
And After all those Books were finished, we have reason to believe, that the Church being so very much enlarged by the Accession of New Converts, that they made their from of Government more exact than before Comported with the circumstances of Affairs.
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Our Saviour Commanded St. John to write to the Angels of the Seven Churches of Asia: That it was not to the Seven Churches themselves, is evident from his Saving, That the seven Churches were the Seven Candlesticks, but the Seven Stars were the seven Angels, which did shine in them.
Our Saviour Commanded Saint John to write to the Angels of the Seven Churches of Asia: That it was not to the Seven Churches themselves, is evident from his Saving, That the seven Churches were the Seven Candlesticks, but the Seven Stars were the seven Angels, which did shine in them.
That the Angel of each of those Churches was not a Synod of Presbyters, but a Single Person, appears from this, that the Reproofs and Charges given there, are Personal.
That the Angel of each of those Churches was not a Synod of Presbyters, but a Single Person, appears from this, that the Reproofs and Charges given there, Are Personal.
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We cannot say, for instance, that all the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, (where St. Paul settled many) could agree in all those Qualifications and Defects mentioned by St. John: from whence it follows, that each of those Churches in St. John 's days was Governed by Single Persons.
We cannot say, for instance, that all the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, (where Saint Paul settled many) could agree in all those Qualifications and Defects mentioned by Saint John: from whence it follows, that each of those Churches in Saint John is days was Governed by Single Persons.
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and the Fathers who were the Successors of the Apostles, can best tell what they who were next before them, did, To shew the unreasonableness of the contrary Opinion, I shall propose a like Case.
and the Father's who were the Successors of the Apostles, can best tell what they who were next before them, did, To show the unreasonableness of the contrary Opinion, I shall propose a like Case.
and any one would take upon him to dictate with great Confidence, That we ought not to consult Diodorus Siculus, Plutarch and others, who wrote of those Transactions,
and any one would take upon him to dictate with great Confidence, That we ought not to consult Diodorus Siculus, Plutarch and Others, who wrote of those Transactions,
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but to apply our selves wholly to Aristotles Politicks, (or which is indeed much nearer to the prudent Advice of some of our Anti-Episcopal writers) to take the words of some now alive;
but to apply our selves wholly to Aristotle Politics, (or which is indeed much nearer to the prudent advice of Some of our Anti-Episcopal writers) to take the words of Some now alive;
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to whom they can recommend us, who perhaps have never much troubled themselves with that useless Study of History; but yet having profoundly studied Politicks, can from their own Models and Principles best inform us, how those matters went then;
to whom they can recommend us, who perhaps have never much troubled themselves with that useless Study of History; but yet having profoundly studied Politics, can from their own Models and Principles best inform us, how those matters went then;
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Now we cannot find one word in Ecclesiastical History, (of which it is not improbable that they are well aware) that from the days of the very Apostles, any Church was otherwise Governed than by a Single Person, till after the beginning of the Sixteenth Century. But it would not be proper here to prosecute this matter largely,
Now we cannot find one word in Ecclesiastical History, (of which it is not improbable that they Are well aware) that from the days of the very Apostles, any Church was otherwise Governed than by a Single Person, till After the beginning of the Sixteenth Century. But it would not be proper Here to prosecute this matter largely,
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that, as it was actually in his Time, the Apostles themselves did by Divine Inspiration continue a Government, in which Bishops and Presbyters were no less distinguished than they are now.
that, as it was actually in his Time, the Apostles themselves did by Divine Inspiration continue a Government, in which Bishops and Presbyters were no less distinguished than they Are now.
St. Ignatius the Martyr, who Lived with the Apostles, and was afterwards Bishop of Antioch himself, in many places of his Epistles, shews that the Church was Governed by Bishops, and that he means by a Bishop the same that we do.
Saint Ignatius the Martyr, who Lived with the Apostles, and was afterwards Bishop of Antioch himself, in many places of his Epistles, shows that the Church was Governed by Bishops, and that he means by a Bishop the same that we do.
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But that they are, has been as fully demonstrated, as any thing of that nature can possibly be, formerly by several other worthy Persons, particularly by that Prodigie of Learning and Piety, the most Excellent Primate Ʋsher, a Person one would think, sufficient to reconcile Men, who were Lovers of either, to that Order;
But that they Are, has been as Fully demonstrated, as any thing of that nature can possibly be, formerly by several other worthy Persons, particularly by that Prodigy of Learning and Piety, the most Excellent Primate Ʋsher, a Person one would think, sufficient to reconcile Men, who were Lovers of either, to that Order;
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That Bishops were above Presbyters in the Second Century, is expresly Asserted by Clemens Alexandrinus, by Origen, and Tertullian. Of Heraclas, who was afterwards Bishop of Alexandria, Origen testifies, That he was first a Presbyter of the same Church. That Irenaeus was first a Presbyter, afterwards Bishop of Lions, appears from Eusebius, and St. Hierom: Dionysius Alexandrinus, in an Epistle to Dionysius Romanus, shews that he was then a Presbyter; afterwards Eusebius and St. Hierom inform us, That he was a Bishop. Irenaeus, and Eusebius, Socrates, and Theodoret, do furnish us with Catalogues of the Bishops in their respective Sees, from the very Time of the Apostles, to their days.
That Bishops were above Presbyters in the Second Century, is expressly Asserted by Clemens Alexandrian, by Origen, and Tertullian. Of Heraclas, who was afterwards Bishop of Alexandria, Origen Testifies, That he was First a Presbyter of the same Church. That Irnaeus was First a Presbyter, afterwards Bishop of Lions, appears from Eusebius, and Saint Hieronymus: Dionysius Alexandrian, in an Epistle to Dionysius Romanus, shows that he was then a Presbyter; afterwards Eusebius and Saint Hieronymus inform us, That he was a Bishop. Irnaeus, and Eusebius, Socrates, and Theodoret, do furnish us with Catalogues of the Bishops in their respective Sees, from the very Time of the Apostles, to their days.
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And St. Hierom says, That from the time of St. Mark there was a Bishop always above Presbyters, in the Church of Alexandria. And all this is so very clear, that none were they not most perversely biass'd by Prejudice or Interest,
And Saint Hieronymus Says, That from the time of Saint Mark there was a Bishop always above Presbyters, in the Church of Alexandria. And all this is so very clear, that none were they not most perversely biased by Prejudice or Interest,
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The first Man that ever we can hear of, who did oppose the Superiority of Bishops above Presbyters, was Aerius, almost 330 Years after our Saviour, a very Proud, Humorsome Man, who because he could not obtain a Bishoprick which he aimed at,
The First Man that ever we can hear of, who did oppose the Superiority of Bishops above Presbyters, was Aerius, almost 330 years After our Saviour, a very Proud, Humorsome Man, who Because he could not obtain a Bishopric which he aimed At,
and therefore we cannot but suspect that there is a little too much assurance in the Men of our Times, who desire to be thought most Pure and Orthodox,
and Therefore we cannot but suspect that there is a little too much assurance in the Men of our Times, who desire to be Thought most Pure and Orthodox,
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For as for Medina, who says, That St. Hierome, Sedulius and others, were of his Heresie, the Most Learned Arch-Bishop of Spalato, do's prove him to be very impudent for saying so.
For as for Medina, who Says, That Saint Jerome, Sedulius and Others, were of his Heresy, the Most Learned Arch-Bishop of Spalato, do's prove him to be very impudent for saying so.
Among others, this is the Answer of a Presbyter of great Fame and Repute among his Followers, who were deeply Engag'd in the Late Troubles, Alezander Henderson, in a Letter to the Late King of Blessed Memory; and in his First Paper, he had the modesty to call our Bishops, The Limbs of the Antichristian Hierarchie.
Among Others, this is the Answer of a Presbyter of great Fame and Repute among his Followers, who were deeply Engaged in the Late Troubles, Alexander Heenderson, in a letter to the Late King of Blessed Memory; and in his First Paper, he had the modesty to call our Bishops, The Limbs of the Antichristian Hierarchy.
I shall not positively Charge him with what a Reverend Divine, who had been a Member of the Synod of Dort, tells us was Reported of him, That when he was Moderator of that famous Assembly at Glasgow, he said, That St. Paul himself, by Appointing Bishops, was a Worker in that Mystery of Iniquity.
I shall not positively Charge him with what a Reverend Divine, who had been a Member of the Synod of Dort, tells us was Reported of him, That when he was Moderator of that famous Assembly At Glasgow, he said, That Saint Paul himself, by Appointing Bishops, was a Worker in that Mystery of Iniquity.
and termed the Mystery of the Holy Trinity, the Power of inflicting Ecclesiastical Censures, and the Baptizing of Infants, The Mystery o Iniquity. And truly some Learned Men think that there cannot be more said for the Baptizing of Infants,
and termed the Mystery of the Holy Trinity, the Power of inflicting Ecclesiastical Censures, and the Baptizing of Infants, The Mystery oh Iniquity. And truly Some Learned Men think that there cannot be more said for the Baptizing of Infants,
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However, shall we think that our Saviour would be so unkind to his Church, as to deliver it up wholly to the Management of Antichrist for fifteen hundred years together? Nay,
However, shall we think that our Saviour would be so unkind to his Church, as to deliver it up wholly to the Management of Antichrist for fifteen hundred Years together? Nay,
if Bishops because Bishops, must be Antichrists, how can we avoid reckoning St. James himself, the Brother of our Lord, the Antichrist of Jerusalem, Timothy the Antichrist of Ephesus, and Titus of Creet? And St. John should not have directed his Epistles to the Seven Angels, but in our [ New Stile ] to the Seven Antichrists of the Churches of Asia. Shall we think that Christ's Apostles themselves, who Lived to See,
if Bishops Because Bishops, must be Antichrists, how can we avoid reckoning Saint James himself, the Brother of our Lord, the Antichrist of Jerusalem, Timothy the Antichrist of Ephesus, and Titus of Treat? And Saint John should not have directed his Epistles to the Seven Angels, but in our [ New Style ] to the Seven Antichrists of the Churches of Asia. Shall we think that Christ's Apostles themselves, who Lived to See,
and to Establish Episcopacy, as to the Essential Parts of it, as it now stands, would betray his Church into the hands of Antichrist; and help to exalt the Man of Sin? and that many of the most Godly and Faithful Servants of Jesus Christ, the Blessed Martyrs of the Primitive Church, would be themselves Limbs of Antichrist, and rejoyce in him? far be it from us to entertain such horrid Imaginations.
and to Establish Episcopacy, as to the Essential Parts of it, as it now Stands, would betray his Church into the hands of Antichrist; and help to exalt the Man of since? and that many of the most Godly and Faithful Servants of jesus christ, the Blessed Martyrs of the Primitive Church, would be themselves Limbs of Antichrist, and rejoice in him? Far be it from us to entertain such horrid Imaginations.
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Did Christ's Apostles behave themselves Unfaithfully in their Charge, and when they had Converted Persons enough to make a Church, did they Establish any other Form of Government than what they had receiv'd Commission from their Master to Establish,
Did Christ's Apostles behave themselves Unfaithfully in their Charge, and when they had Converted Persons enough to make a Church, did they Establish any other From of Government than what they had received Commission from their Master to Establish,
and which was to Endure to the End of the World? all which Time, we see he has promised his special Presence and Assistance, to their Legal Successors.
and which was to Endure to the End of the World? all which Time, we see he has promised his special Presence and Assistance, to their Legal Successors.
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And as to those who succeeded the Apostles, shall we suspect that such good Men, that Men who died for the Gospel, durst presume to set up a Government contrary to it;
And as to those who succeeded the Apostles, shall we suspect that such good Men, that Men who died for the Gospel, durst presume to Set up a Government contrary to it;
and therefore we cannot honestly say, (as some would have the first devisers of Episcopacy to have been) That they were Covetous, Proud, Ambitious, Tyrannical, and Usurpers.
and Therefore we cannot honestly say, (as Some would have the First devisers of Episcopacy to have been) That they were Covetous, Proud, Ambitious, Tyrannical, and Usurpers.
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Was it Honour, Riches, State and Grandeur, that those Humble, Patient Men, who were always under Persecution, could be Corrupted and Allured with, in those Days when, (as the famous Petrus de Marca, upon occasion of Pope Leo his Letter to Anastasius Bishop of Thessalonica, truly observes) That Episcopatus erat veluti gradus quidam ad crudelissima supplicia, a Bishoprick intituled the Possessour only to the Priviledge of being more Barbarously Tormented than othes? Nay,
Was it Honour, Riches, State and Grandeur, that those Humble, Patient Men, who were always under Persecution, could be Corrupted and Allured with, in those Days when, (as the famous Peter de Marca, upon occasion of Pope Leo his letter to Anastasius Bishop of Thessalonica, truly observes) That Episcopate erat Veluti gradus quidam ad crudelissima supplicia, a Bishopric entitled the Possessor only to the Privilege of being more Barbarously Tormented than Oaths? Nay,
after that Age, the Bishops themselves were so good Men, so excellent, that Calvin says (and we may venture to take his word when he speaks well of any of that Order) that a bad Bishop would have been esteemed instar portenti, as a strange, prodigious thing!
After that Age, the Bishops themselves were so good Men, so excellent, that calvin Says (and we may venture to take his word when he speaks well of any of that Order) that a bad Bishop would have been esteemed instar portenti, as a strange, prodigious thing!
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as most Sacrilegiously to violate his own Institution, and so injurious to their Brethren, as to rob them of the Authority given them by their Master? and yet if we hold either Presbytery, or any other way than what they then used, to be of Christ 's Institution;
as most Sacrilegiously to violate his own Institution, and so injurious to their Brothers, as to rob them of the authority given them by their Master? and yet if we hold either Presbytery, or any other Way than what they then used, to be of christ is Institution;
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One might tremble to think that to maintain a New Conceit, and the Credit of some Popular Men among us in a wicked degenerate Age, we should labour to prove those Worthies, the Basest, Falsest Villains, that ever lived among Men.
One might tremble to think that to maintain a New Conceit, and the Credit of Some Popular Men among us in a wicked degenerate Age, we should labour to prove those Worthies, the Basest, Falsest Villains, that ever lived among Men.
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But if they were so, could they have Agreed all the World over in this Knavery, (for it admits not of a softer expression) were all the rest so tame as to submit to it? And why did not the Presbyters then, as some of ours did of late, rise up against them and say they were Anti-Christian?
But if they were so, could they have Agreed all the World over in this Knavery, (for it admits not of a Softer expression) were all the rest so tame as to submit to it? And why did not the Presbyters then, as Some of ours did of late, rise up against them and say they were Antichristian?
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but Practis'd in the Purest, in all the Ages of the Christian Church; not invented by Antichrist, nor part of the Mystery of Iniquity, but an Apostolick Constitution, conformable to our Saviour 's own.
but Practised in the Purest, in all the Ages of the Christian Church; not invented by Antichrist, nor part of the Mystery of Iniquity, but an Apostolic Constitution, conformable to our Saviour is own.
And who can shew a better Title to any Priviledges or Estates upon Earth, than a Possession of above Sixteen Hundred Years, without the least Fraud or Violence at the beginning? This therefore being manifest, that in the Ages immediately following the Apostles, the Churches were Govern'd by Single Persons, who pretended to derive their Authority from them;
And who can show a better Title to any Privileges or Estates upon Earth, than a Possession of above Sixteen Hundred years, without the least Fraud or Violence At the beginning? This Therefore being manifest, that in the Ages immediately following the Apostles, the Churches were Governed by Single Persons, who pretended to derive their authority from them;
1. Hence we see upon what Foundation that part of the Establish'd Doctrine of the Churches of England and Ireland is built, which asserts that Episcopal Power, in the Sense in which we understand it, was exercised by the Apostles,
1. Hence we see upon what Foundation that part of the Established Doctrine of the Churches of England and Ireland is built, which asserts that Episcopal Power, in the Sense in which we understand it, was exercised by the Apostles,
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and by their Successors made by them, by vertue of the Commission which they receiv'd from Christ. This we find in the Book of Consecration, which is Approv'd of by the Articles of our Churches, Art. 36. Confirm'd by Act of Parliament, and Subscribed to by all who have taken Holy Orders.
and by their Successors made by them, by virtue of the Commission which they received from christ. This we find in the Book of Consecration, which is Approved of by the Articles of our Churches, Art. 36. Confirmed by Act of Parliament, and Subscribed to by all who have taken Holy Order.
for which at large I may refer to Dr. Durell 's View of the Government of those Churches, and to his later Defence of the Church of England, in Latin. As to their own Practice, To urge their having no Bishops, which their Superiours who are of another persuasion will not allow of,
for which At large I may refer to Dr. Durell is View of the Government of those Churches, and to his later Defence of the Church of England, in Latin. As to their own Practice, To urge their having no Bishops, which their Superiors who Are of Another persuasion will not allow of,
as an Argument against our Bishops, is as unreasonable as it would be to perswade us now to Assemble for the Publick Worship of God, in Caves and Dens; because the good Old Christians being not permitted by their Persecutors to have Churches, were forced to do so.
as an Argument against our Bishops, is as unreasonable as it would be to persuade us now to Assemble for the Public Worship of God, in Caves and Dens; Because the good Old Christians being not permitted by their Persecutors to have Churches, were forced to do so.
And we may say to them, what a most Reverend Prelate of ours did write to one of their Ablest Divines, Non culpa vestra, sed injuria temporum, abesse Episcopatum.
And we may say to them, what a most Reverend Prelate of ours did write to one of their Ablest Divines, Non culpa Vestra, sed injuria Temporum, abesse Episcopate.
3. Hence we see how little foundation there is in Scripture, or in Antiquity, for any other Forms of Church-Government. For to say that the Classical, or that the Congregational way (which some think Socinus invented) was used by the Apostles,
3. Hence we see how little Foundation there is in Scripture, or in Antiquity, for any other Forms of Church-Government. For to say that the Classical, or that the Congregational Way (which Some think Socinus invented) was used by the Apostles,
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and by their immediate Successors, and yet not the least appearance of them in the Acts or Epistles, and that they should never be heard of for Fifteen Hundred Years together, is an Assertion so very strange, that one might with as much modesty and reason go about to perswade us, that the Caesars (whom we have hitherto taken for other kind of Officers ) were but Masters of the Corporations of Rome, or Chairmen of their Committees.
and by their immediate Successors, and yet not the least appearance of them in the Acts or Epistles, and that they should never be herd of for Fifteen Hundred years together, is an Assertion so very strange, that one might with as much modesty and reason go about to persuade us, that the Caesars (whom we have hitherto taken for other kind of Officers) were but Masters of the Corporations of Room, or Chairmen of their Committees.
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Fourthly and Lastly, From hence we may conclude, how highly insolent and presumptuous it would be in us to prefer any new fangled Scheme of Government, before that which was founded by Christ, and exercised by his Apostles, and by the whole Church, to our days.
Fourthly and Lastly, From hence we may conclude, how highly insolent and presumptuous it would be in us to prefer any new fangled Scheme of Government, before that which was founded by christ, and exercised by his Apostles, and by the Whole Church, to our days.
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And certainly Generations to come will look upon this last as a very wild Age, in which so many People bound themselves by an Oath to Extirpate such a Government.
And Certainly Generations to come will look upon this last as a very wild Age, in which so many People bound themselves by an Oath to Extirpate such a Government.
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But yet, allowing a great part of what hath been discoursed, Two things are supposed by some to make a great difference between ours and the Primitive Episcopacy.
But yet, allowing a great part of what hath been discoursed, Two things Are supposed by Some to make a great difference between ours and the Primitive Episcopacy.
and Honours, and Estates to Bishops, do's render them not Christian and Apostolical Bishops, is very like supposing, that the fairly Binding up and Guilding,
and Honours, and Estates to Bishops, do's render them not Christian and Apostolical Bishops, is very like supposing, that the fairly Binding up and Guilding,
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The Second Enquiry was, concerning the Advantages of this sort of Government above others. And here two very considerable Advantages are obvious to us both from Reason and Experience.
The Second Enquiry was, Concerning the Advantages of this sort of Government above Others. And Here two very considerable Advantages Are obvious to us both from Reason and Experience.
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St. Hierom, of all the Fathers least favourable to Episcopacy, having (as he thought) been unkindly dealt with by the Bishop of Hierusalem; does plainly profess That the Peace of Particular Churches cannot be preserved without this Government.
Saint Hieronymus, of all the Father's least favourable to Episcopacy, having (as he Thought) been unkindly dealt with by the Bishop of Jerusalem; does plainly profess That the Peace of Particular Churches cannot be preserved without this Government.
His words are, Ecclesiae salus in summi Sacerdotis dignitate pendet, cui si non exors quaedam & ab omnibus eminens detur potestas, tot in Ecclesiis efficientur schismata, quot Sacerdotes.
His words Are, Ecclesiae salus in summi Sacerdote dignitate Pendet, cui si non exhorts quaedam & ab omnibus Eminens detur potestas, tot in Ecclesiis efficientur schismata, quot Sacerdotes.
and in which they have no share, you shall have as many Schisms made as there be Presbyters. 'Tis St. Cyprian 's Observation in his 55th. Epistle, That most of the Schisms which have harass'd and disgrac'd the Church, have proceeded from disobedience to the Bishop.
and in which they have no share, you shall have as many Schisms made as there be Presbyters. It's Saint Cyprian is Observation in his 55th. Epistle, That most of the Schisms which have harassed and disgraced the Church, have proceeded from disobedience to the Bishop.
And Calvin, as he supposes Episcopacy to be of human institution, so he says it was Established, Ne ex aequalitate, ut fieri solet dissidia nascerentur.
And calvin, as he supposes Episcopacy to be of human Institution, so he Says it was Established, Ne ex aequalitate, ut fieri Solent Dissidia nascerentur.
When other Forms of Church Government were in the Ascendant in England, it cannot yet be forgotten what Diminution and Prejudice to the Royal Honour and Prosperity attended them.
When other Forms of Church Government were in the Ascendant in England, it cannot yet be forgotten what Diminution and Prejudice to the Royal Honour and Prosperity attended them.
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I need not put your in mind, how Seditious, Insolent, Turbulent and Ungovernable, King James to his great Grief, found the Presbyteries in Scotland for many Years together;
I need not put your in mind, how Seditious, Insolent, Turbulent and Ungovernable, King James to his great Grief, found the Presbyteries in Scotland for many years together;
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It may be demonstrated that They who speak severely against the Bishops, for being (as they pretend) Enemies to the Civil Magistrate, in claiming their Authority from God, do the same themselves, only with far less reason,
It may be demonstrated that They who speak severely against the Bishops, for being (as they pretend) Enemies to the Civil Magistrate, in claiming their authority from God, do the same themselves, only with Far less reason,
Thus the Presbyterian Model and Discipline, though never heard of the World till within these last Two Hundred Years, is declared by them to be the very Scepter of Christ's Kingdom, to which all must submit,
Thus the Presbyterian Model and Discipline, though never herd of the World till within these last Two Hundred years, is declared by them to be the very Sceptre of Christ's Kingdom, to which all must submit,
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The Independents pretend the Holy Scripture for theirs, that any Society of men Combining together by common consent, in a Church-way and Membership, is by Divine Right, Free and Absolute within it self, to Govern its self by such Rules,
The Independents pretend the Holy Scripture for theirs, that any Society of men Combining together by Common consent, in a Churchway and Membership, is by Divine Right, Free and Absolute within it self, to Govern its self by such Rules,
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'Tis notorious, that the Presbyters do Claim to their Consistories, Full and Absolute Spiritual Power and Jurisdiction over Princes themselves, with Power to Excommunicate them when they see Cause.
It's notorious, that the Presbyters do Claim to their Consistories, Full and Absolute Spiritual Power and Jurisdiction over Princes themselves, with Power to Excommunicate them when they see Cause.
But our Bishops do neither pretend to Jurisdiction over our King, nor do withdraw their due Subjection from him whom God has made Supream upon Earth, over all Persons, in all Causes, Spiritual as well as Temporal within his Dominions.
But our Bishops do neither pretend to Jurisdiction over our King, nor do withdraw their due Subjection from him whom God has made Supreme upon Earth, over all Persons, in all Causes, Spiritual as well as Temporal within his Dominions.
'Tis not so long since Presbytery was Established, and found Intolerable in England, and we are not Ignorant how all Parties did contribute to throw it down, 'twas so very uneasie.
It's not so long since Presbytery was Established, and found Intolerable in England, and we Are not Ignorant how all Parties did contribute to throw it down, 'twas so very uneasy.
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But certainly, for men to cry out against the Yoke of Bishops as intolerable, and yet to make every Parish-Minister a Bishop; an Absolute, Sovereign Independent Bishop, owning no Superiour under Heaven to whom Appeal may be made, is as Ridiculous,
But Certainly, for men to cry out against the Yoke of Bishops as intolerable, and yet to make every Parish-Minister a Bishop; an Absolute, Sovereign Independent Bishop, owning no Superior under Heaven to whom Appeal may be made, is as Ridiculous,
It was not only St. Paul 's Charge to Titus, after he had made him a Bishop, To shew himself in all things a Pattern of good works, but he also makes it a necessary qualification to every Bishop, that he be Blameless. And with great reason.
It was not only Saint Paul is Charge to Titus, After he had made him a Bishop, To show himself in all things a Pattern of good works, but he also makes it a necessary qualification to every Bishop, that he be Blameless. And with great reason.
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and one of the most fatal mischiefs to his Church imaginable, so dreadful, that a vicious Bishop would not be looked on so much as a Governour, as a publick Judgment; over our heads.
and one of the most fatal mischiefs to his Church imaginable, so dreadful, that a vicious Bishop would not be looked on so much as a Governor, as a public Judgement; over our Heads.
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because 'tis their business and profession to make men good, and among them, They who are of the highest Rank shall be the more signally despised, and thereby made clearly unserviceable.
Because it's their business and profession to make men good, and among them, They who Are of the highest Rank shall be the more signally despised, and thereby made clearly unserviceable.
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Farther, 'Twas St. Paul 's Charge, That they should speak the things that become sound Doctrine, exhort and convince Gainsayers, and rebuke with all Authority.
Farther, 'Twas Saint Paul is Charge, That they should speak the things that become found Doctrine, exhort and convince Gainsayers, and rebuke with all authority.
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and so corrupt in their Lives, that the Church is so despised, and Religion it self so commonly suppos'd a Cheat, or made one: it may be humbly supposed;
and so corrupt in their Lives, that the Church is so despised, and Religion it self so commonly supposed a Cheat, or made one: it may be humbly supposed;
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and make some use of Ecclesiastical Discipline, so long, by the misfortunes of the times, disused, that we are just upon the point of forgetting that ever there was such a thing;
and make Some use of Ecclesiastical Discipline, so long, by the misfortunes of the times, disused, that we Are just upon the point of forgetting that ever there was such a thing;
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and seeing they are so well furnish'd with Power by their Lord and Master, and so much Countenanced by an Excellent Prince, we may expect that they will not,
and seeing they Are so well furnished with Power by their Lord and Master, and so much Countenanced by an Excellent Prince, we may expect that they will not,
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And 'twill be thought but reasonable, that as they ingage themselves in it, so they will protect those persons who are Active and Zealous in the Churches Service, from the unworthy and vile entertainments of those who hate the Church. All this men will make bold,
And it'll be Thought but reasonable, that as they engage themselves in it, so they will Pact those Persons who Are Active and Zealous in the Churches Service, from the unworthy and vile entertainments of those who hate the Church. All this men will make bold,
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In fine, They stand in view of many critical and malicious Observers, and therefore must Walk Circumspectly, because the days are so very Evil. Above all considering, that from them,
In fine, They stand in view of many critical and malicious Observers, and Therefore must Walk Circumspectly, Because the days Are so very Evil. Above all considering, that from them,
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And may they imitate the Holiness and Integrity, the Justice, Charity, Temperance, Humility and Zeal of their worthy Predecessors, in the Primitive Times;
And may they imitate the Holiness and Integrity, the justice, Charity, Temperance, Humility and Zeal of their worthy Predecessors, in the Primitive Times;
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that so having been thus Wise, and such Teachers, they may hereafter shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and having turned many unto Righteousness, as the Stars for ever and ever.
that so having been thus Wise, and such Teachers, they may hereafter shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and having turned many unto Righteousness, as the Stars for ever and ever.
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Nature dictates to us, that God is to be Worshipped, and therefore they who are immediately instrumental and assistant to us in holy Services, are to have proportionable respect, it being one of the principal ways we have of shewing how much we honour God.
Nature dictates to us, that God is to be Worshipped, and Therefore they who Are immediately instrumental and assistant to us in holy Services, Are to have proportionable respect, it being one of the principal ways we have of showing how much we honour God.
Of the great Dignity of the Priests among the Comani, and in Meroe, and of the Respect pay'd to the Druids. That the King of Sparta was Priest of Jupiter. That Plutarch tells us, that among the Grecians, the Priesthood was of equal Dignity with the Kingdom.
Of the great Dignity of the Priests among the Comani, and in Meroe, and of the Respect paid to the Druids. That the King of Sparta was Priest of Jupiter. That Plutarch tells us, that among the Greeks, the Priesthood was of equal Dignity with the Kingdom.
That Aristotle testifies the same in many places of his Politicks. That the Roman Pontifex Maximus, had his Sella Curulis and Lictors, as the Consuls had,
That Aristotle Testifies the same in many places of his Politics. That the Roman Pontifex Maximus, had his Sella Curulis and Lictors, as the Consuls had,
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and of the NONLATINALPHABET or Ruler of the Synagogue among the Jews. That in the New Testament our Bishops are often peculiarly Entituled Gods Servants,
and of the or Ruler of the Synagogue among the jews. That in the New Testament our Bishops Are often peculiarly Entitled God's Servants,
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and therefore we must Acknowledge that 'twill not be for his Honour that they who are his Domesticks and immediate Attendants, be trampled on, be in want, in meanness and disgrace.
and Therefore we must Acknowledge that it'll not be for his Honour that they who Are his Domestics and immediate Attendants, be trampled on, be in want, in meanness and disgrace.
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That in the Fourth and Fifth Centuries, the Learned Fathers both of the Greek and Latin Churches, gave to the Bishops the Titles of Principes. So St. Hilary in the beginning of his Eighth Book De Trinitate, calls them Principes Ecclesiae. And Gregory Nazianzen, who was so Humble and Pious, that rather than that the Peace of the Church should be disturbed, he did in the first Constantinopolitan Council, resign the great Patriarchate of that City and retire, do's challenge these Titles.
That in the Fourth and Fifth Centuries, the Learned Father's both of the Greek and Latin Churches, gave to the Bishops the Titles of Princes. So Saint Hilary in the beginning of his Eighth Book De Trinitate, calls them Princes Ecclesiae. And Gregory Nazianzen, who was so Humble and Pious, that rather than that the Peace of the Church should be disturbed, he did in the First Constantinopolitan Council, resign the great Patriarchate of that city and retire, do's challenge these Titles.
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I might shew at large, how great Respect the Foreign Reformed Divines of most Note, have payed to our Bishops, particularly that Calvin, Beza, Sadeel, nay the whole Consistory of Pastors at Geneva, that Danaeus, Peter Martyr, Gualierus, Spanhemius and others, do in their Works call our Bishops, Lords, and Most Reverend Fathers in God;
I might show At large, how great Respect the Foreign Reformed Divines of most Note, have paid to our Bishops, particularly that calvin, Beza, Sadeel, nay the Whole Consistory of Pastors At Geneva, that Danaeus, Peter Martyr, Gualierus, Spanhemius and Others, do in their Works call our Bishops, lords, and Most Reverend Father's in God;
We know the evil Consequences of making the Clergy and way Contemptible, and may believe King Solomon, at least our own Experience, that the Poor, the despis'd Man's Wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
We know the evil Consequences of making the Clergy and Way Contemptible, and may believe King Solomon, At lest our own Experience, that the Poor, the despised Man's Wisdom is despised, and his words Are not herd.
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and thereupon God commanded him to take Joshua, and lay his hand upon him, and to give him a Charge before all the Congregation, and adds And thou shalt put some of thine Honour upon him, that all the Congregation of the Children of Israel may he Obedient. Some of thine Honour.
and thereupon God commanded him to take joshua, and lay his hand upon him, and to give him a Charge before all the Congregation, and adds And thou shalt put Some of thine Honour upon him, that all the Congregation of the Children of Israel may he Obedient. some of thine Honour.
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which we see God himself thought necessary, in order to gain their Obedience. So that it cannot be Religion which labours to make those Persons Low and Sordid,
which we see God himself Thought necessary, in order to gain their obedience. So that it cannot be Religion which labours to make those Persons Low and Sordid,
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after many Years exhausting their Spirits, and wasting their Vigour in publick Services (as our Blessed Saviour, after going about and doing good, was arrayed in Purple that he might be set nought by Herod and his Men of War) should be condemned to a Sacred Station of pretended Dignity and Authority, only that they may be the more exposed to Envy and Malice, Hatred and Contempt, be the more eminently despised, and more augustly ridiculous.
After many years exhausting their Spirits, and wasting their Vigour in public Services (as our Blessed Saviour, After going about and doing good, was arrayed in Purple that he might be Set nought by Herod and his Men of War) should be condemned to a Sacred Station of pretended Dignity and authority, only that they may be the more exposed to Envy and Malice, Hatred and Contempt, be the more eminently despised, and more augustly ridiculous.
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And has this Order deserv'd such usages at our hands? How many of it have we had even in this last Century in these Kingdoms, who have been of Primitive Piety and True Learning,
And has this Order deserved such usages At our hands? How many of it have we had even in this last Century in these Kingdoms, who have been of Primitive Piety and True Learning,
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an Honour to their Country, and Examples for future Ages, Able and Couragious Defenders of the Truth, Zealous Opposers of Romish Superstition, (that I say not the very Bulwarks of Protestancie ) most admirable Writers,
an Honour to their Country, and Examples for future Ages, Able and Courageous Defenders of the Truth, Zealous Opposers of Romish Superstition, (that I say not the very Bulwarks of Protestancy) most admirable Writers,
and incomparable Preachers? And, (by which one may judge of the unreasonableness of our present Clamours against them) I may add, That no Anti-Episcopal man, of what denomination soever hath in the judgment of unprejudiced Persons, written so Learnedly and Solidly, against the Romanists, though Aspers'd themselves with Popish Inclinations and Designs,
and incomparable Preachers? And, (by which one may judge of the unreasonableness of our present Clamours against them) I may add, That no Anti-Episcopal man, of what denomination soever hath in the judgement of unprejudiced Persons, written so Learnedly and Solidly, against the Romanists, though Aspersed themselves with Popish Inclinations and Designs,
But we have a sort of men among us, from whose Scorn and Reproaches, no Innocence, no Vertue, no Learning, no Prudence or Caution, can Protect either the Fathers,
But we have a sort of men among us, from whose Scorn and Reproaches, no Innocence, no Virtue, no Learning, no Prudence or Caution, can Pact either the Father's,
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A Leading-Man among the Dissenters, has lately added to his great number of Books, with which he had favoured the World, One which he calls a Church-History, or History of Bishops; which the Learned Answerer justly Stiles, An Account of all the faults which Bishops have committed in the several Ages of the Church;
A Leading-Man among the Dissenters, has lately added to his great number of Books, with which he had favoured the World, One which he calls a Church history, or History of Bishops; which the Learned Answerer justly Stile, an Account of all the Faults which Bishops have committed in the several Ages of the Church;
And what can be the design of such a Work as this, but to supply what is wanting in the Prelates now Living, to make the Order odious, by relating all the defects of those in former Ages? But alass!
And what can be the Design of such a Work as this, but to supply what is wanting in the Prelates now Living, to make the Order odious, by relating all the defects of those in former Ages? But alas!
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this is a Melancholy Consideration, and must needs make a sad impression on any Pious Soul. For though we cannot think it strange, that Men who are professed Enemies of God,
this is a Melancholy Consideration, and must needs make a sad impression on any Pious Soul. For though we cannot think it strange, that Men who Are professed Enemies of God,
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So that it does not appear fair and equitable, that they who, it may take no Notice of Great and Extravagant Faults among their own Party, should most severely Censure and Aggravate the least Miscarriage in a Prelate;
So that it does not appear fair and equitable, that they who, it may take no Notice of Great and Extravagant Faults among their own Party, should most severely Censure and Aggravate the least Miscarriage in a Prelate;
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and of the Hastiness, Credulity and Uncharitableness of others, I shall in a word or two shew how easie a thing it is to slur a false colour on then most innocent Actions of the best men,
and of the Hastiness, Credulity and Uncharitableness of Others, I shall in a word or two show how easy a thing it is to slur a false colour on then most innocent Actions of the best men,
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and allow that their Office is as Contemptible as their Enemies would have it be, to represent them as Ambitious? and how natural is it for those who pretend that making them poor would make them humble, to make them look as if they were proud, that it may be thought necessary to humble them? Be they ever so Charitable to the Poor, ever so Just and Generous in their dealings,
and allow that their Office is as Contemptible as their Enemies would have it be, to represent them as Ambitious? and how natural is it for those who pretend that making them poor would make them humble, to make them look as if they were proud, that it may be Thought necessary to humble them? Be they ever so Charitable to the Poor, ever so Just and Generous in their dealings,
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if they will not part with the Churches Right to any litigious Person, can they forbear calling them Covetous? And, which is a very fashionable Calumnie now,
if they will not part with the Churches Right to any litigious Person, can they forbear calling them Covetous? And, which is a very fashionable Calumny now,
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and will not joyn with the discontented in their unreasonable jealousies of their Prince, how easie is it to say, that They are for Tyranny and Arbitrary Government? As if they had not as true a Property in their Estates,
and will not join with the discontented in their unreasonable jealousies of their Prince, how easy is it to say, that They Are for Tyranny and Arbitrary Government? As if they had not as true a Property in their Estates,
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They are Popish? and if they would have men reverent in Divine Offices, to revile them as Superstitious? and if any one venture to say these dealings are not fair and honest, to vote him Ambitious,
They Are Popish? and if they would have men reverend in Divine Offices, to revile them as Superstitious? and if any one venture to say these dealings Are not fair and honest, to vote him Ambitious,
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and be ever so much hated and contemned for them, They have this Comfort, that God, from whom they expect their Reward, seeth not as man sees, and that whilst we regard only the outward appearance, he views the heart. To make an End of all.
and be ever so much hated and contemned for them, They have this Comfort, that God, from whom they expect their Reward, sees not as man sees, and that while we regard only the outward appearance, he views the heart. To make an End of all.
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That you will not suffer your selves to be prejudiced by the heat and importunities of none of the most knowing and peaceable men, against a Government built upon a foundation of Christ 's own Institution, Exercised by the Holy Apostles,
That you will not suffer your selves to be prejudiced by the heat and importunities of none of the most knowing and peaceable men, against a Government built upon a Foundation of christ is own Institution, Exercised by the Holy Apostles,
and never opposed in the Antient Church by any, but by one desperate man, immediately branded for a Heretick upon that Attempt? And let us not be drawn unaccountably into a Kindness for any Novel, Uncertain and Arbitrary Form, one thing to day,
and never opposed in the Ancient Church by any, but by one desperate man, immediately branded for a Heretic upon that Attempt? And let us not be drawn unaccountably into a Kindness for any Novel, Uncertain and Arbitrary From, one thing to day,
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and we know not what to morrow, to the disturbance of our quiet, and for ought as we can tell, to the Ruin and Desolation of these three Flourishing Kingdoms;
and we know not what to morrow, to the disturbance of our quiet, and for ought as we can tell, to the Ruin and Desolation of these three Flourishing Kingdoms;
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to the Eternal Shame and Disgrace of the Protestant, nay of the Christian Religion, and the great Joy and Triumph of the Enemies of all Religion, and of God himself.
to the Eternal Shame and Disgrace of the Protestant, nay of the Christian Religion, and the great Joy and Triumph of the Enemies of all Religion, and of God himself.
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St. Cyprian, Epist. 75. p. 225. Edit. Oxon. Potestas peccatorum remittendorum Apostolis data est, & Ecclesiis quas illi à Christo missi Constituerunt, & Episcopis qui eis Ordinatione Vicariâ successerunt.
Saint Cyprian, Epistle 75. p. 225. Edit. Oxford Potestas peccatorum remittendorum Apostles data est, & Ecclesiis quas illi à Christ Missi Constituerunt, & Episcopis qui eis Ordinatione Vicariâ successerunt.
For Confutation of which, See Mason's Vindiciae Ecclesiae Anglicanae, Primate Bramhali 's Works, and the Second Part of Dr. Burnet 's History of the Reformation.
For Confutation of which, See Mason's Vindiciae Ecclesiae Anglicanae, Primate Bramhali is Works, and the Second Part of Dr. Burnet is History of the Reformation.
For Instance. His Grace the Most-Reverend Father in God, Michael Boyle, the present Lord Arch-Bishop of Armagh, and Primate of all Ireland; together with Dr. Margetson, the Late Primate of Ireland: the truly Learned and Pious Dr. John Parker, late Lord Arch-Bishop of Dublin, Dr. Pullen, then Arch-Bishop of Tuam, and the present Lord Arch-Bishop of Cashell, and Seven other Bishops who died since, were Consecrated Jan. 27. 1660. By Dr. John Bramhall, Arch-Bishop of Armagh, who was Consecrated May, 26. 1634. by Primate Ʋsher, who was Consecrated Anno 1621. by Primate Hampton, who was Consecrated May, 5. 1613. by Dr. Thomas Jones, who was Consecrated, by Adam Lostus, Arch-Bishop of Dublin, 12. May, 1584. who was Consecrated by Hugh Curwin, Anno 1562. who was Consecrated Arch-Bishop of Dublin, Septemb. 8. 1555. being the Third Year of Queen Mary, together with James Turberville Bishop of Exceter, and William Glin, Bishop of Bangor: This appears out of our Records, and by this may any of the present Lords Bishops of Ireland, Justifie their Consecration.
For Instance. His Grace the Most-Reverend Father in God, Michael Boil, the present Lord Arch-Bishop of Armagh, and Primate of all Ireland; together with Dr. Margetson, the Late Primate of Ireland: the truly Learned and Pious Dr. John Parker, late Lord Arch-Bishop of Dublin, Dr. Pullen, then Arch-Bishop of Tuam, and the present Lord Arch-Bishop of Cashell, and Seven other Bishops who died since, were Consecrated Jan. 27. 1660. By Dr. John Bramhall, Arch-Bishop of Armagh, who was Consecrated May, 26. 1634. by Primate Ʋsher, who was Consecrated Anno 1621. by Primate Hampton, who was Consecrated May, 5. 1613. by Dr. Thomas Jones, who was Consecrated, by Adam Lostus, Arch-Bishop of Dublin, 12. May, 1584. who was Consecrated by Hugh Curwin, Anno 1562. who was Consecrated Arch-Bishop of Dublin, September 8. 1555. being the Third Year of Queen Marry, together with James Turberville Bishop of Exeter, and William Glen, Bishop of Bangor: This appears out of our Records, and by this may any of the present lords Bishops of Ireland, Justify their Consecration.
Acts vi. 5. The whole Multitude Chose Stephen and Philip, &c. Vers. 6. Whom they set before the Apostles, who, when they had Prayed, lay'd their Hands on them.
Acts vi. 5. The Whole Multitude Chosen Stephen and Philip, etc. Vers. 6. Whom they Set before the Apostles, who, when they had Prayed, laid their Hands on them.
Of this matter see a full and satisfactory Account, in the History of the present Separation, by the Worthy and most Learned Dr. Stillingfleet, Part 3. Sect. 24.25.
Of this matter see a full and satisfactory Account, in the History of the present Separation, by the Worthy and most Learned Dr. Stillingfleet, Part 3. Sect. 24.25.
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The Apostles were above the 70 Disciples. Philip did Preach, Baptise, did Miracles, and Converted the Samaritans, but his Converts did not receive the Holy Ghost, till that St. Peter and St. John, came down from Jerusalem, and laid their hands upon them. Acts. viii. 14.15. And that Matthias before he was made Successor to Judas, was one of the 70. Disciples. Vid. Eusebii Hist. Eccl. Lib. 1. Cap. 12.
The Apostles were above the 70 Disciples. Philip did Preach, Baptise, did Miracles, and Converted the Samaritans, but his Converts did not receive the Holy Ghost, till that Saint Peter and Saint John, Come down from Jerusalem, and laid their hands upon them. Acts. viii. 14.15. And that Matthias before he was made Successor to Judas, was one of the 70. Disciples. Vid. Eusebius Hist. Ecclesiastes Lib. 1. Cap. 12.
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Rev. i. 20. St. Austin says, by the Angel is meant Praepositus Ecclesiae. St. Hierom, Angeli Ecclesiis Praesidentes. This Sense is allow'd by Bullinger and Beza.
Rev. i. 20. Saint Austin Says, by the Angel is meant Praepositus Ecclesiae. Saint Hieronymus, Angeli Ecclesiis Praesidentes. This Sense is allowed by Bullinger and Beza.
Orig. in Hieremiam Homil. 11. NONLATINALPHABET (for he was then himself a Presbyter) NONLATINALPHABET. By whom undoubredly is meant the Bishop, and it plainly shews, That he was above the Presbyters. Edit. Huet. Rothomag. Anno 1668. Pag. 114. Huetius guesses that Origen understands either Theoctistus Bishop of Caesarea, or Babylas Patriarch of Antioch. Observat. Pag. 14. Origen likewise on Mat. Ch. xix. Pag. 363. NONLATINALPHABET. On Cap. 21. pag. 442. NONLATINALPHABET.
Origin in Hieremiam Homily 11. (for he was then himself a Presbyter). By whom undoubredly is meant the Bishop, and it plainly shows, That he was above the Presbyters. Edit. Huet. Rothomag. Anno 1668. Page 114. Huetius Guesses that Origen understands either Theoctistus Bishop of Caesarea, or Babylas Patriarch of Antioch. Observation Page 14. Origen likewise on Mathew Christ xix. Page 363.. On Cap. 21. page. 442..
Tertullian de Baptismo. cap. 17. Dandi quidem habet jus Summus Sacerdos, qui est Episcopus; dehinc Presbyteri & Diaconi, non tamen sine Episcopi Auctoritate, propter Ecclesiae Honorem, quo salvo, salva pax est.
Tertullian de Baptismo. cap. 17. Dandi quidem habet jus Summus Sacerdos, qui est Episcopus; Dehinc Presbyteries & Deacons, non tamen sine Bishops Auctoritate, propter Ecclesiae Honor, quo salvo, Salva pax est.
Hieron. in Epist. ad Evagrium quae incrpit, Legimus in Isaiah. 'Tis his Eighty Fifth Epistle. Nam & Alexandriae à Marco Evangelistâ usque ad Heraclam & Dionysium Episcopos, Presbyteri semper unum ex se electum in excelsiori gradu collocatum, Episcopum nominabant.
Hieron. in Epistle ad Evagrius Quae incrpit, Legimus in Isaiah. It's his Eighty Fifth Epistle. Nam & Alexandria à Mark Evangelistâ usque ad Heraclam & Dionysium Episcopos, Presbyteries semper Unum ex se electum in excelsiori Grade collocatum, Bishop nominabant.
Epiphanii, Haeress. 56. seu utalii, 75. Speaking of Aerius. NONLATINALPHABET. Afterwards Eustathius made him a Presbyter, and Master in the Hospital in P•ntus; but for all this NONLATINALPHABET. And he after much shew of discontent, quitted the Place, and led many poor people after him, telling them that a Presbyters was as good as a Bishop. NONLATINALPHABET.
Epiphanii, Haeress. 56. seu utalii, 75. Speaking of Aerius.. Afterwards Eustathius made him a Presbyter, and Master in the Hospital in P•ntus; but for all this. And he After much show of discontent, quit the Place, and led many poor people After him, telling them that a Presbyters was as good as a Bishop..
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In his Second Book De Republ. Eceles. cap. 3. Of the difference between the Opinions of St. Hierons and Aerius, See the Learned John Forbes, his Irenicum. Lib. 2. cap. 11.
In his Second Book De Republic Eceles. cap. 3. Of the difference between the Opinions of Saint Hierons and Aerius, See the Learned John Forbes, his Irenicum. Lib. 2. cap. 11.
Henderson 's First Paper. Pag. 157. Of the Edit. Anno 1649. and his Second Paper, Pag. 170. I wind together Diotrephes and the Mystery of Iniquity, the one as an Old Example of Church-Ambition, which was also too palpable in the Apostle themselves, and the other as a Cover of Ambition, afterwards discovered; which two brought forth the great Mystery of the Papacy at last.
Heenderson is First Paper. Page 157. Of the Edit. Anno 1649. and his Second Paper, Page 170. I wind together Diotrephes and the Mystery of Iniquity, the one as an Old Exampl of Church-Ambition, which was also too palpable in the Apostle themselves, and the other as a Cover of Ambition, afterwards discovered; which two brought forth the great Mystery of the Papacy At last.
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His First Paper. Pag. 154. It is too well known, That the Reformation of Hen. VIII. was most imperfect in the Essentials of Doctrin, Worship and Government; and although it proceeded by some degrees afterwards, yet the Government was never Reformed, the Head was Changed, Dominus non Dominium; and the whole Limbs of the Antichristian Hierarchy retained, upon what Snares and Temptations of Avarice and Ambition, the great Enchanters of the Clergie, I need not express.
His First Paper. Page 154. It is too well known, That the Reformation of Hen. VIII. was most imperfect in the Essentials of Doctrine, Worship and Government; and although it proceeded by Some Degrees afterwards, yet the Government was never Reformed, the Head was Changed, Dominus non Dominium; and the Whole Limbs of the Antichristian Hierarchy retained, upon what Snares and Temptations of Avarice and Ambition, the great Enchanter's of the Clergy, I need not express.
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When at the Synod of Dort, the Bishop of Landaff had intimated That the want of Episcopacy had occasioned those divisions in the Netherlands, Bogerman the President of the Synod stood up, and in good allowance of what had been spoken said, Domine, nos. non sumus adeo felices. So Bishop Hall.
When At the Synod of Dort, the Bishop of Landaff had intimated That the want of Episcopacy had occasioned those divisions in the Netherlands, Bogerman the President of the Synod stood up, and in good allowance of what had been spoken said, Domine, nos. non sumus adeo Felices. So Bishop Hall.
The Solemn League and Covenant. Art. 2. That without Respect of Persons, They would endeavour to Extirpate Papacy, Prelacy, that is, the Government Ecclesiastical by Arch-Bishops, Bishops, &c.
The Solemn League and Covenant. Art. 2. That without Respect of Persons, They would endeavour to Extirpate Papacy, Prelacy, that is, the Government Ecclesiastical by Arch-Bishops, Bishops, etc.
Neque enim aliunde Haereses abortae sunt, aut nata sunt Schismata, quam inde quod Sacerdoti Dei non obtemperatur, nec unus in Ecclesiâ ad tempus Sacerdos, & ad tempus Judex vice Christi cogitatur. 'Tis the 59th. Epist. in the New Edition. Pag. 121.
Neque enim aliunde Heresies abortae sunt, Or Nata sunt Schismata, quam inde quod Sacerdoti Dei non obtemperatur, nec Unus in Ecclesiâ ad Tempus Sacerdos, & ad Tempus Judge vice Christ cogitatur. It's the 59th. Epistle in the New Edition. Page 121.
Inde Schismata & haereses obortae sunt & oriuntur, dum Episcopus qui unus est & Ecclesiae praeest, Superbâ. quorundam praesumptione contemnitur, & homo dignatione Dei honoratus indignus ab Hominibus judicatur.
Inde Schismata & Heresies obortae sunt & oriuntur, dum Episcopus qui Unus est & Ecclesiae praeest, Superbâ. quorundam presumption contemnitur, & homo dignatione Dei honoratus Indignus ab Hominibus judicatur.
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Dr. A. Stuart a Presbyterian, sayd, He verily believed that Independency cannot but prove the root of all Schisms and Heresies; and by consequence much worse than Popery. Duply to M. S. Pag. 53. See the Papers for Accommodation.
Dr. A. Stuart a Presbyterian, said, He verily believed that Independency cannot but prove the root of all Schisms and Heresies; and by consequence much Worse than Popery. Duply to M. S. Page 53. See the Papers for Accommodation.
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St. Paul speaking of his own being Slandered, useth the Word NONLATINALPHABET, which in Scripture peculiarly signifies, Speaking Ʋnworthily of God, which we call Blasphemy: as Observ'd by the Reverend Bishop Sanderson, on Rom. iii. 8.
Saint Paul speaking of his own being Slandered, uses the Word, which in Scripture peculiarly signifies, Speaking Ʋnworthily of God, which we call Blasphemy: as Observed by the Reverend Bishop Sanderson, on Rom. iii. 8.
