A sermon preached at Bishops-Stratford, August 29, MDCLXXVII, before the Right Reverend Father in God, Henry, Lord Bishop of London, &c at his Lordships primary visitation / by Jo. Goodman ...
A SERMON PREACHED At Bishops-Stortford, August 29. 1677. BEFORE The Right Reverend Father in GOD, HENRY, Lord Bishop of LONDON. S. MATTHEW XVI. 18. Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will build my Church;
A SERMON PREACHED At Bishops-Stortford, August 29. 1677. BEFORE The Right Reverend Father in GOD, HENRY, Lord Bishop of LONDON. S. MATTHEW XVI. 18. Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will built my Church;
For evidence of which, amongst very many observations which I have at hand to this purpose, I will specifie these two or three, which (I perswade my self) will neither be unacceptable to this Learned Auditory,
For evidence of which, among very many observations which I have At hand to this purpose, I will specify these two or three, which (I persuade my self) will neither be unacceptable to this Learned Auditory,
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when the Honours peculiar to him were communicated with and shared amongst so many petty pretended Deities, out of zeal against this evil, outran the mark,
when the Honours peculiar to him were communicated with and shared among so many Petty pretended Deities, out of zeal against this evil, outran the mark,
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and, that they might be sure to worship but one God, acknowledged but one Person; and so, whilest they went about to subvert Idolatry, denyed the Trinity.
and, that they might be sure to worship but one God, acknowledged but one Person; and so, whilst they went about to subvert Idolatry, denied the Trinity.
When some German Divines had strained their form of Presbyterian Government to a mighty height, had railed in the Communion with such strict Cautions and Conditions, that (the most part of Christians being secluded from it) it became more like a private Mass than the solemn Worship of the Church;
When Some Germane Divines had strained their from of Presbyterian Government to a mighty height, had railed in the Communion with such strict Cautions and Conditions, that (the most part of Christians being secluded from it) it became more like a private Mass than the solemn Worship of the Church;
and, to carry on this design the better, had brought in Lay-elders, as a new kind of Censores morum; up starts Erastus, and provoked by this Extreme, runs a risk,
and, to carry on this Design the better, had brought in Lay elders, as a new kind of Censores morum; up starts Erastus, and provoked by this Extreme, runs a risk,
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for not content to disprove that new form of Discipline, and especially to degrade that novel Office, he proceeds to the denial of all Church-Censure and Ecclesiastical Government.
for not content to disprove that new from of Discipline, and especially to degrade that novel Office, he proceeds to the denial of all Church censure and Ecclesiastical Government.
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When the Church of Rome, arrogating to it self an Infallibility, and asserting to the Pope an universal Pastorship, had under these pretences notoriously usurped upon all Christendome;
When the Church of Rome, arrogating to it self an Infallibility, and asserting to the Pope an universal Pastorship, had under these pretences notoriously usurped upon all Christendom;
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there were not wanting those, who, seeing through this cheat, and desirous to reform all, bent things so far towards the other Extreme, that they endangered the breaking of all in pieces.
there were not wanting those, who, seeing through this cheat, and desirous to reform all, bent things so Far towards the other Extreme, that they endangered the breaking of all in Pieces.
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These were so far from that, as that they would scarcely allow the Church authority to define matters of Order and Decorum. Because the Governours in the Roman Communion were arrived at too great a height, the Bishops becoming (like the Ephori among the Spartans) able to check and controll Sovereign Princes;
These were so Far from that, as that they would scarcely allow the Church Authority to define matters of Order and Decorum. Because the Governors in the Roman Communion were arrived At too great a height, the Bishops becoming (like the Ephori among the Spartans) able to check and control Sovereign Princes;
Before the interest of the Church was so great, as that it drew (under one pretence or other) almost all Causes from the Civil Tribunals to Ecclesiastical cognisance:
Before the Interest of the Church was so great, as that it drew (under one pretence or other) almost all Causes from the Civil Tribunals to Ecclesiastical cognisance:
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And so upon the whole matter, from an abhorrence of the Incroachments and Exorbitancies of the Roman Church, there arose a danger whether there should be any Church at all.
And so upon the Whole matter, from an abhorrence of the Encroachments and Extravagancies of the Roman Church, there arose a danger whither there should be any Church At all.
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and to doe the best service I can to this Solemnity, I have made choice of these words of our Saviour for my subject, Thou art Peter, and upon, &c. Wherein I observe these three things. 1. A Resolution or Decree of our Saviour, he will build him a Church. 2. The Foundation of this Structure, Upon this Rock will I, &c. 3. His Prediction of the Success and Duration of this Building, The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
and to do the best service I can to this Solemnity, I have made choice of these words of our Saviour for my Subject, Thou art Peter, and upon, etc. Wherein I observe these three things. 1. A Resolution or decree of our Saviour, he will built him a Church. 2. The Foundation of this Structure, Upon this Rock will I, etc. 3. His Prediction of the Success and Duration of this Building, The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
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Touching the First, (to avoid all impertinence,) that which I conceive our Saviour means when he saith he will build him a Church, is no more nor less than this, that he will incorporate all those that profess his Name and Religion into a Society.
Touching the First, (to avoid all impertinence,) that which I conceive our Saviour means when he Says he will built him a Church, is no more nor less than this, that he will incorporate all those that profess his Name and Religion into a Society.
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And that he will not content himself to have Disciples and Followers dividedly straggling after him, (how numerous soever they may be,) but he will have them united into a Body, formed into a regular Society, make up a Divine Polity, having Unity, Order and Government amongst themselves.
And that he will not content himself to have Disciples and Followers dividedly straggling After him, (how numerous soever they may be,) but he will have them united into a Body, formed into a regular Society, make up a Divine Polity, having Unity, Order and Government among themselves.
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Or, as in the Old Testament the whole Nation of the Jews (though distinguished otherwise by their respective Tribes and Families) made up one People and Church of Israel; so should all Nations upon Earth and every individual person that was a Christian, conspire and make up together one Christian Church.
Or, as in the Old Testament the Whole nation of the jews (though distinguished otherwise by their respective Tribes and Families) made up one People and Church of Israel; so should all nations upon Earth and every Individu person that was a Christian, conspire and make up together one Christian Church.
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1. For the Body of the Christian Church, that consists of all those who from time to time in all Ages and Countreys are inrolled in Albo Christianorum, and have given up their names to Christ, or are Christians by profession.
1. For the Body of the Christian Church, that consists of all those who from time to time in all Ages and Countries' Are enrolled in Albo Christians, and have given up their names to christ, or Are Christians by profession.
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To this purpose, those that are curious observers of the propriety of phrase in the Greek tongue do note, that at Athens, (from whose Assemblies this name NONLATINALPHABET was first taken) when onely the Heads or chief Magistrates were assembled, they called this distinctly NONLATINALPHABET when the Colluvies ex agris or whole Rabble of People was called together, this they termed NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET was onely used when the whole Body of Citizens within the Pale or Liberties of the City were assembled.
To this purpose, those that Are curious observers of the propriety of phrase in the Greek tongue do note, that At Athens, (from whose Assemblies this name was First taken) when only the Heads or chief Magistrates were assembled, they called this distinctly when the Colluvies ex agris or Whole Rabble of People was called together, this they termed but was only used when the Whole Body of Citizens within the Pale or Liberties of the city were assembled.
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but especially that as NONLATINALPHABET, or God incarnate, he is Sovereign of the Church, and hath power of Legislation, authority to constitute Officers under him, jus vitae & necis, hath all Judgment committed to him, can sentence to life or to utter destruction.
but especially that as, or God incarnate, he is Sovereign of the Church, and hath power of Legislation, Authority to constitute Officers under him, jus vitae & necis, hath all Judgement committed to him, can sentence to life or to utter destruction.
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that is, that all those Members of this Society, which lie otherwise scattered through so many Ages and Countreys, may both become united together, to make up one Body,
that is, that all those Members of this Society, which lie otherwise scattered through so many Ages and Countries', may both become united together, to make up one Body,
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namely, all those that hold and maintain the Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures, and especially of the New Testament, are united to the Church as Members,
namely, all those that hold and maintain the Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures, and especially of the New Testament, Are united to the Church as Members,
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and he that abates or diminishes it, incroaches upon the Prerogative of Christ the Head. The Church of Christ, and the profession of the Religion of Christ are of equal extent,
and he that abates or diminishes it, incroaches upon the Prerogative of christ the Head. The Church of christ, and the profession of the Religion of christ Are of equal extent,
But as a symbolical representation of this Union (we are speaking of,) or rather as a standing federal Rite of this Society, our Lord Christ hath also appointed the frequent participation of the holy Sacrament, wherein we solemnly recognize him our Head,
But as a symbolical representation of this union (we Are speaking of,) or rather as a standing federal Rite of this Society, our Lord christ hath also appointed the frequent participation of the holy Sacrament, wherein we solemnly recognise him our Head,
which therefore is properly called the Synaxis or Communion. To which purpose the Apostle, allusively to the New Testament, speaks of the Church of the Jews, 1 Cor. 10. 2, &c. they were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the Sea,
which Therefore is properly called the Synaxis or Communion. To which purpose the Apostle, allusively to the New Testament, speaks of the Church of the jews, 1 Cor. 10. 2, etc. they were all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the Sea,
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and did all eat the same spiritual meat, and did all drink the same spiritual drink, &c. But more clearly and expresly of the Christian Church, vers. 17. For we being many are one Body;
and did all eat the same spiritual meat, and did all drink the same spiritual drink, etc. But more clearly and expressly of the Christian Church, vers. 17. For we being many Are one Body;
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The sence of which place, and the summe of what I have been saying, is this, That as by holding and professing the Religion of Christ Jesus contained in the Holy Scripture we are united to him,
The sense of which place, and the sum of what I have been saying, is this, That as by holding and professing the Religion of christ jesus contained in the Holy Scripture we Are united to him,
to these he hath given the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, saying, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, &c. and, He that receiveth you receiveth me;
to these he hath given the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, saying, Whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, etc. and, He that receives you receives me;
And now, having shewed what our Saviour meant, when he said he would build him a Church, it will neither be difficult nor unusefull to shew the Reasons of this Institution, i. e. Why our Saviour would not leave every single Believer upon his own score,
And now, having showed what our Saviour meant, when he said he would built him a Church, it will neither be difficult nor unuseful to show the Reasons of this Institution, i. e. Why our Saviour would not leave every single Believer upon his own score,
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but would have them associated and incorporated as aforesaid. The great usefulness of this Institution might easily be made appear in very many Instances:
but would have them associated and incorporated as aforesaid. The great usefulness of this Institution might Easily be made appear in very many Instances:
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1. It pleased our Saviour Christ to require such a conjunction and combination of Christians, to the intent that by that means they might be the better able to hold up his Truth and Religion in the world.
1. It pleased our Saviour christ to require such a conjunction and combination of Christians, to the intent that by that means they might be the better able to hold up his Truth and Religion in the world.
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so different have been their Educations, are their Interests, and would be their Expressions, and so great would be the difficulty of holding intelligence and correspondence with each other, that it is not imaginable how the mind of Christ should have been uniformly and intirely represented to all those that would have been concerned in it:
so different have been their Educations, Are their Interests, and would be their Expressions, and so great would be the difficulty of holding intelligence and correspondence with each other, that it is not imaginable how the mind of christ should have been uniformly and entirely represented to all those that would have been concerned in it:
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therefore in regard this summe was too great to be laid out upon private security, it pleased him to deliver this great Depositum to the Society of the Church.
Therefore in regard this sum was too great to be laid out upon private security, it pleased him to deliver this great Depositum to the Society of the Church.
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This is that which I take to be meant in that famous passage of the Apostle, 1 Tim. 3. 15. where the Church is called NONLATINALPHABET, the pillar and ground of Truth.
This is that which I take to be meant in that famous passage of the Apostle, 1 Tim. 3. 15. where the Church is called, the pillar and ground of Truth.
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and what pitifull shifts some on the other side make to avoid that danger; and therefore I thought it worth my labour, in a former Discourse of this nature,
and what pitiful shifts Some on the other side make to avoid that danger; and Therefore I Thought it worth my labour, in a former Discourse of this nature,
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Nor let any one suspect that this will give any countenance to the unwritten Traditions of the Church of Rome, or evacuate the just Dignity and Authority of the Holy Scriptures:
Nor let any one suspect that this will give any countenance to the unwritten Traditions of the Church of Rome, or evacuate the just Dignity and authority of the Holy Scriptures:
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And Saint Austin more particularly expresses himself in his 42. Epistle, Radix Christianae Societatis, per Sedes Apostolorum & Successiones Episcoporum, certâ per orbem propagatione diffunditur: i. e.
And Saint Austin more particularly Expresses himself in his 42. Epistle, Radix Christian Societatis, per Sedes Apostolorum & Successions Bishops, certâ per orbem propagation diffunditur: i. e.
2. Christ Jesus would have a Church, and his Disciples imbodied and formed into a Society, that, by means of such conjunction and relation, they might be more usefull to one another, by instruction, admonition, counsel, reproof, and example;
2. christ jesus would have a Church, and his Disciples embodied and formed into a Society, that, by means of such conjunction and Relation, they might be more useful to one Another, by instruction, admonition, counsel, reproof, and Exampl;
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To which purpose it is observed by the generaliy of Learned men, that Gen. 4. 26. and 6. 1. in the Infancy of the World, there was a distinction between the Sons of God and the Sons of men:
To which purpose it is observed by the generaliy of Learned men, that Gen. 4. 26. and 6. 1. in the Infancy of the World, there was a distinction between the Sons of God and the Sons of men:
But the influence which this Provision hath upon the practice of Religion is so notoriously evident, that the Apostle, Heb. 10. 23, &c. discourses after this manner to those Jewish Christians that seemed to stagger in their Devotion;
But the influence which this Provision hath upon the practice of Religion is so notoriously evident, that the Apostle, Hebrew 10. 23, etc. discourses After this manner to those Jewish Christians that seemed to stagger in their Devotion;
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For, saith he, if we sin wilfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, &c. The plain sence of which remarkable passage is this, that keeping Church-Society is the way to keep upright in our Profession, and warm in our practice;
For, Says he, if we sin wilfully After we have received the knowledge of the truth, etc. The plain sense of which remarkable passage is this, that keeping Church society is the Way to keep upright in our Profession, and warm in our practice;
To which I think it not amiss to adde a worthy Observation of that Learned man Mr. H. Thorndyke. He inquires, What should be the reason, that the People of the Jews before their Captivity were upon all occasions prone to lapse into Idolatry,
To which I think it not amiss to add a worthy Observation of that Learned man Mr. H. Thorndyke. He inquires, What should be the reason, that the People of the jews before their Captivity were upon all occasions prove to lapse into Idolatry,
and yet notwithstanding, before the Captivity they were never destitute of the extraordinary Admonitions of Prophets, sent from God on purpose to warn them of that sin and danger,
and yet notwithstanding, before the Captivity they were never destitute of the extraordinary Admonitions of prophets, sent from God on purpose to warn them of that since and danger,
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but after the Captivity Synagogues were very numerous, and by means of the frequency of those Assemblies he thinks it might come to pass, that they were kept from an evil they were so prone to, that Prophecy it self could not cure them of it.
but After the Captivity Synagogues were very numerous, and by means of the frequency of those Assemblies he thinks it might come to pass, that they were kept from an evil they were so prove to, that Prophecy it self could not cure them of it.
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to teach and inure men to live in Love and Peace and Order here in a Church Militant, that so they might be fit for eternal Society in the Church Triumphant.
to teach and inure men to live in Love and Peace and Order Here in a Church Militant, that so they might be fit for Eternal Society in the Church Triumphant.
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It seems to be one reason, (amongst many others) why those that are designed for the Service of the Church are usually bred up in Colleges and Universities;
It seems to be one reason, (among many Others) why those that Are designed for the Service of the Church Are usually bred up in Colleges and Universities;
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But if we enquire why Rock must needs signifie Head of the Church, or why to be built upon as a Rock must signifie to govern; especially if we inquire why S. Peter might not have a Priviledge conferred upon him, that such a man as Hildebrand, Boniface, Innocent, or some other either ignorant, lewd or enormous Bishops of Rome were not fit for:
But if we inquire why Rock must needs signify Head of the Church, or why to be built upon as a Rock must signify to govern; especially if we inquire why S. Peter might not have a Privilege conferred upon him, that such a man as Hildebrand, Boniface, Innocent, or Some other either ignorant, lewd or enormous Bishops of Room were not fit for:
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1. It is notoriously evident to any man that consults the Scriptures impartially, that the whole number of Apostles have that said of them which is tantamount to this in the Text:
1. It is notoriously evident to any man that consults the Scriptures impartially, that the Whole number of Apostles have that said of them which is tantamount to this in the Text:
I mean, the Church is said to be built upon them as well as upon S. Peter. For example, Eph. 2. 20. the Church is said to be built upon the foundation of the Apostles, Christ himself being the chief Corner-stone:
I mean, the Church is said to be built upon them as well as upon S. Peter. For Exampl, Ephesians 2. 20. the Church is said to be built upon the Foundation of the Apostles, christ himself being the chief Cornerstone:
But more plainly Rev. 21. 19. the New Jerusalem, that is, the Christian Church, is said to have twelve foundations, answerable to the number of the Apostles.
But more plainly Rev. 21. 19. the New Jerusalem, that is, the Christian Church, is said to have twelve foundations, answerable to the number of the Apostles.
To which purpose it is farther considerable, that the generality of the Fathers either make the Petra, or Foundation here in the Text, to be the Faith and Profession of S. Peter, which was the Belief of all the rest, (though, according to the usual zeal and promptness of S. Peter, first uttered by him:) or else they conceive this dignity to have been conferred upon S. Peter in the name of all the rest.
To which purpose it is farther considerable, that the generality of the Father's either make the Petra, or Foundation Here in the Text, to be the Faith and Profession of S. Peter, which was the Belief of all the rest, (though, according to the usual zeal and promptness of S. Peter, First uttered by him:) or Else they conceive this dignity to have been conferred upon S. Peter in the name of all the rest.
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namely this, that he should have the honour first to plant the Christian Faith, and so lay the first foundations of Christian Churches, both amongst Jews and Gentiles. Which is not onely the very account which S. Ambrose gives of the meaning of this Text,
namely this, that he should have the honour First to plant the Christian Faith, and so lay the First foundations of Christian Churches, both among jews and Gentiles. Which is not only the very account which S. Ambrose gives of the meaning of this Text,
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but that which appears eventually true in the History of the Acts. For accordingly, Chap. 2. by a Sermon of his on the day of Pentecost he converted 3000 Souls to the Faith of Christ, all which vers. 41. were baptized, and formed into the order of a Church,
but that which appears eventually true in the History of the Acts. For accordingly, Chap. 2. by a Sermon of his on the day of Pentecost he converted 3000 Souls to the Faith of christ, all which vers. 41. were baptised, and formed into the order of a Church,
So that the meaning of this part of my Text is no more but this, that S. Peter, in reward of his forwardness in confessing Christ Jesus, should have the honour to lay the first Foundation of his Church, as aforesaid.
So that the meaning of this part of my Text is no more but this, that S. Peter, in reward of his forwardness in confessing christ jesus, should have the honour to lay the First Foundation of his Church, as aforesaid.
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And of the truth of this interpretation I perswade my self any indifferent person will be abundantly satisfied, that will take the pains to consult the Learned Camero upon the place. PART III. I now hasten to the Third and last Part of my Text, namely, the Prediction of our Saviour touching the event of this business, the Success and Duration of this Structure, The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
And of the truth of this Interpretation I persuade my self any indifferent person will be abundantly satisfied, that will take the pains to consult the Learned Chamber upon the place. PART III. I now hasten to the Third and last Part of my Text, namely, the Prediction of our Saviour touching the event of this business, the Success and Duration of this Structure, The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
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Some, considering that Gates use to be the greatest Strengths and most fortified places, think that by the Gates of Hell is meant the Force and Power of the Devil and infernal Spirits;
some, considering that Gates use to be the greatest Strengths and most fortified places, think that by the Gates of Hell is meant the Force and Power of the devil and infernal Spirits;
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and that consequently the meaning of our Saviour is, that all the Persecutions which the Devil and his Agents raise against the Church shall never be able to destroy or extinguish it.
and that consequently the meaning of our Saviour is, that all the Persecutions which the devil and his Agents raise against the Church shall never be able to destroy or extinguish it.
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and that the meaning of the Prediction is, that neither the Plots and Machinations of the Devil and his Instruments shall take place against the Church,
and that the meaning of the Prediction is, that neither the Plots and Machinations of the devil and his Instruments shall take place against the Church,
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I do not quarrel with either of these interpretations, but I observe they both proceed upon a mistake of the notion of NONLATINALPHABET, which I will endeavour briefly to rectifie,
I do not quarrel with either of these interpretations, but I observe they both proceed upon a mistake of the notion of, which I will endeavour briefly to rectify,
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Now it hath been made plain by several Learned men, (particularly by the Learned Dr. Windet of late,) that NONLATINALPHABET, which we render Holl, doth not signifie the place or the state of Hell-torments,
Now it hath been made plain by several Learned men, (particularly by the Learned Dr. Windet of late,) that, which we render Holl, does not signify the place or the state of Hell torments,
and that is Luke 16. 23. where, as we render it, the rich man is said to be in Hell: but that is reconcileable enough with the rest, if it be duly considered.
and that is Lycia 16. 23. where, as we render it, the rich man is said to be in Hell: but that is reconcilable enough with the rest, if it be duly considered.
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But the general signification of NONLATINALPHABET imports onely the state of death, or of the dead, without relation to reward or punishment, misery or happiness;
But the general signification of imports only the state of death, or of the dead, without Relation to reward or punishment, misery or happiness;
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and vers. 27. the phrase is varied, and there it is said, in the same sense, Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, that is, thou wilt not leave me under the power of death,
and vers. 27. the phrase is varied, and there it is said, in the same sense, Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, that is, thou wilt not leave me under the power of death,
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that is, Mortality is destroyed, the state of Corruption and Death are dissolved, or, as the Apostle elswhere expresses it, Mortality is swallowed up of Life.
that is, Mortality is destroyed, the state of Corruption and Death Are dissolved, or, as the Apostle elsewhere Expresses it, Mortality is swallowed up of Life.
For the confirmation of both which interpretations, I will add the Observation of Learned men upon that Article of our Creed, where Christ is said to have descended NONLATINALPHABET into Hell. They note, that in very few of the ancient Creeds those words [ NONLATINALPHABET ] are to be found;
For the confirmation of both which interpretations, I will add the Observation of Learned men upon that Article of our Creed, where christ is said to have descended into Hell. They note, that in very few of the ancient Creeds those words [ ] Are to be found;
and especially that wherever they are to be found, there those other words [ dead and buried ] are left out, save onely in the Aquileian Creed, where indeed both the phrases are used.
and especially that wherever they Are to be found, there those other words [ dead and buried ] Are left out, save only in the Aquileian Creed, where indeed both the phrases Are used.
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Whereupon it follows, that in the sense of Antiquity Death and NONLATINALPHABET, or to be in NONLATINALPHABET, (which we render Hell,) and to be in the state of death, were tantamount expressions.
Whereupon it follows, that in the sense of Antiquity Death and, or to be in, (which we render Hell,) and to be in the state of death, were tantamount expressions.
And thus I have, according to my promise, with all possible brevity explained the Doctrine of my Text. Let me now crave leave to press the Consequences of this Doctrine (upon your Practice) suitably to the present occasion, and I will conclude.
And thus I have, according to my promise, with all possible brevity explained the Doctrine of my Text. Let me now crave leave to press the Consequences of this Doctrine (upon your Practice) suitably to the present occasion, and I will conclude.
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Lastly, Since our Saviour hath prophesied, that all the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, let us all, that love God's Church, bear up our selves against all Discouragements and Despondencies on the truth and infallibility of his Prediction. I. APPLIC. Touching the first;
Lastly, Since our Saviour hath prophesied, that all the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, let us all, that love God's Church, bear up our selves against all Discouragements and Despondencies on the truth and infallibility of his Prediction. I. APPLICATION. Touching the First;
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Observe what glorious things the Apostle speaks Hebr. 12. 22, 23, 24. Ye are come to mount Sion, to the City of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of Angels, to the general Assembly and Church of the First-born whose names are written in Heaven, to God the Judge of all, to Jesus the Mediatour of the new Covenant,
Observe what glorious things the Apostle speaks Hebrew 12. 22, 23, 24. You Are come to mount Sion, to the city of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of Angels, to the general Assembly and Church of the Firstborn whose names Are written in Heaven, to God the Judge of all, to jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant,
God's Church is his Family, which he especially takes care of and provides for. He that is of it, is under the Shechinah, the wing of the Divine Majesty, and his special Providence.
God's Church is his Family, which he especially Takes care of and provides for. He that is of it, is under the Shechinah, the wing of the Divine Majesty, and his special Providence.
there are dispensed the lively Oracles of God, there hath he provided a constant succession of Dispensers of the bread of life, to fit it to all needs and all Capacities.
there Are dispensed the lively Oracles of God, there hath he provided a constant succession of Dispensers of the bred of life, to fit it to all needs and all Capacities.
Is it a small security to our minds, or satisfaction to our Consciences, that we are not left to the deceits and whispers of a private spirit, to personal conjectures or secret insinuations,
Is it a small security to our minds, or satisfaction to our Consciences, that we Are not left to the Deceits and whispers of a private Spirit, to personal Conjectures or secret insinuations,
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Is it not a great encouragement of our Prayers, when we are fortified against the just reflexions upon our own meanness and demerits, by the concurrent Prayers of all God's people,
Is it not a great encouragement of our Prayers, when we Are fortified against the just reflexions upon our own meanness and demerits, by the concurrent Prayers of all God's people,
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Is it a small advantage to joyn in that holy Leaguer, and besiege Heaven by conjoyned and ardent importunities? Coïmus in coetum, (saith Tertullian) ut ad Deum quasi manu factâ precationibus ambiamus orantes.
Is it a small advantage to join in that holy Leaguer, and besiege Heaven by conjoined and Ardent importunities? Coïmus in Coetum, (Says Tertullian) ut ad God quasi manu factâ precationibus ambiamus Orantes.
Is it not a mighty matter, to have our Faith strengthened and enlivened, our Love inflamed, our Comforts raised by the holy Communion? Will not the flame of others kindle our Zeal and Affections? And shall it not put us into an ecstasie of Devotion, to see as it were Christ crucified before our eyes, opening his Arms to us,
Is it not a mighty matter, to have our Faith strengthened and enlivened, our Love inflamed, our Comforts raised by the holy Communion? Will not the flame of Others kindle our Zeal and Affections? And shall it not put us into an ecstasy of Devotion, to see as it were christ Crucified before our eyes, opening his Arms to us,
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Shall Tully break out in a kind of ecstasie, O philosophia, unus dies ex praeceptis tuis actus peccanti immortalitati est anteponendus? and shall not we much rather break out with the Psalmist, A day in thy courts is better than a thousand;
Shall Tully break out in a kind of ecstasy, O philosophia, Unus dies ex praeceptis tuis actus Sinning immortalitati est anteponendus? and shall not we much rather break out with the Psalmist, A day in thy Courts is better than a thousand;
The Primitive Christians had such an esteem of the dignity and Priviledge of the Church, that Coetu arceri, to be Excommunicate, was so dreadfull a doom,
The Primitive Christians had such an esteem of the dignity and Privilege of the Church, that Coetu arceri, to be Excommunicate, was so dreadful a doom,
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Nam judicatur magno cum pondere, ut apud certos de Dei conspectu, summúmque futuri Judicii praejudicium est, si quis it à deliquerit, ut à communione or ationis & omnis sacri commercii relegetur, saith Tertullian in his Apology for Christianity.
Nam judicatur magno cum ponder, ut apud Certos de Dei conspectu, summúmque Future Judicii praejudicium est, si quis it à deliquerit, ut à communion or ationis & omnis sacri commercii relegetur, Says Tertullian in his Apology for Christianity.
And who is there that hath been conversant in Church-Antiquity, that hath not observed what repentance and tears, what solicitations and intercessions, what humble prostration of themselves were used by those that were fallen under the Censures of the Church, to obtain restitution to Peace and Pardon? And who that remembers this would ever have thought there should have come a time,
And who is there that hath been conversant in Church-Antiquity, that hath not observed what Repentance and tears, what solicitations and intercessions, what humble prostration of themselves were used by those that were fallen under the Censures of the Church, to obtain restitution to Peace and Pardon? And who that remembers this would ever have Thought there should have come a time,
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give me leave (being in this place) to recommend to you very earnestly the doing all the honour and service you can to the Church of Christ. Put the case we have but slender Encouragements,
give me leave (being in this place) to recommend to you very earnestly the doing all the honour and service you can to the Church of christ. Put the case we have but slender Encouragements,
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For assure our selves, that if we slight their Persons, and dispute their Injunctions, we teach other men to despise them and our selves too, and tuine the whole.
For assure our selves, that if we slight their Persons, and dispute their Injunctions, we teach other men to despise them and our selves too, and tuine the Whole.
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John forbids him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, &c. And it is certain our Saviour had no need of Baptism, having no stain of Sin upon him:
John forbids him, saying, I have need to be baptised of thee, etc. And it is certain our Saviour had no need of Baptism, having no stain of since upon him:
that is, saith Hugo Grotius, it became the Son of God and Saviour of the World, to give publick honour and veneration to the Ministry of John the Baptist.
that is, Says Hugo Grotius, it became the Son of God and Saviour of the World, to give public honour and veneration to the Ministry of John the Baptist.
And most certainly, what became our Saviour towards him, who (as he acknowledges) was not worthy to unloose his shoe-latchet, must needs become us towards those that God and man have made our Superiours.
And most Certainly, what became our Saviour towards him, who (as he acknowledges) was not worthy to unloose his Shoe-latchet, must needs become us towards those that God and man have made our Superiors.
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and such other matters of decency, to the reasons he gives of his judgment in those affairs he subjoyns these words, vers. 16. But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such Custom, neither the Churches of God.
and such other matters of decency, to the Reasons he gives of his judgement in those affairs he subjoins these words, vers. 16. But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such Custom, neither the Churches of God.
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we must therefore gain upon men by love and gentleness, oblige them by condescension and goodness, not exasperate and drive them from the Church by passion and frowardness.
we must Therefore gain upon men by love and gentleness, oblige them by condescension and Goodness, not exasperate and drive them from the Church by passion and frowardness.
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It is recorded by several Historians, that when the Persians had wasted Greece, and amongst other instances of Barbarity had also burnt down the Temples of their Gods;
It is recorded by several Historians, that when the Persians had wasted Greece, and among other instances of Barbarity had also burned down the Temples of their God's;
but left them as they were, that they might be Monuments of the Persians Barbarism, and keep up in the Greeks an everlasting odium and detestation of them.
but left them as they were, that they might be Monuments of the Persians Barbarism, and keep up in the Greeks an everlasting odium and detestation of them.
But Pausanias, on the other side, observes it to have been the wisdom of the Macedonians, that in none of their Conquests they ever erected any Trophies,
But Pausanias, on the other side, observes it to have been the Wisdom of the Macedonians, that in none of their Conquests they ever erected any Trophies,
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lest whilest they perpetuated the memory of their Victories, they perpetuated also the Quarrel, and provoked their Enemies to an immortal shame and hatred,
lest whilst they perpetuated the memory of their Victories, they perpetuated also the Quarrel, and provoked their Enemies to an immortal shame and hatred,
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Therefore, my Brethren, let not us onely have our Loins girt, but our Lamps burning: That if any shall have the folly to reproach our way as a cold formal Devotion, we may effectually convince and shame them by the Holiness of our Lives, the Heavenliness of our Minds, by a great and quick sense of God, and a remarkable Devotion.
Therefore, my Brothers, let not us only have our Loins girded, but our Lamps burning: That if any shall have the folly to reproach our Way as a cold formal Devotion, we may effectually convince and shame them by the Holiness of our Lives, the Heavenliness of our Minds, by a great and quick sense of God, and a remarkable Devotion.
Let the Sanctity of God's House, wherein we daily minister, and the Majesty of the living God we serve, awaken and keep alive in us a constant Gravity, and quick sense of Piety.
Let the Sanctity of God's House, wherein we daily minister, and the Majesty of the living God we serve, awaken and keep alive in us a constant Gravity, and quick sense of Piety.
Let us encourage our selves touching the estate and prosperity of the Church by the Prediction of our Saviour, that all the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
Let us encourage our selves touching the estate and Prosperity of the Church by the Prediction of our Saviour, that all the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
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Though Ammon and Amalek, the Philistines and Inhabitants of Tyre, I mean, though Atheist, Sceptick, Papist, Fanatick, all combine against it, the Prediction of our Saviour shall stand.
Though Ammon and Amalek, the philistines and Inhabitants of Tyre, I mean, though Atheist, Sceptic, Papist, Fanatic, all combine against it, the Prediction of our Saviour shall stand.
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Josephus reports of the Jewish Priests, that when Pompey 's Army rushed rudely into the Temple of Jerusalem, when the Priests were busie about the Sacrifice,
Josephus reports of the Jewish Priests, that when Pompey is Army rushed rudely into the Temple of Jerusalem, when the Priests were busy about the Sacrifice,
They, it seems, considered they were doing their duty, and imployed in God's work, and therefore did not doubt but he would defend them and bear them out.
They, it seems, considered they were doing their duty, and employed in God's work, and Therefore did not doubt but he would defend them and bear them out.
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Look over the History of all Times and Countreys, of all States and Kingdoms, and consider if ever any orderly and considerable Society in the world was dissolved otherwise,
Look over the History of all Times and Countries', of all States and Kingdoms, and Consider if ever any orderly and considerable Society in the world was dissolved otherwise,
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Let it not be true in every instance, especially in this fatal one, that the children of this world (much less the subjects of the Kingdom of Darkness) are wiser than the children of light.
Let it not be true in every instance, especially in this fatal one, that the children of this world (much less the subject's of the Kingdom of Darkness) Are Wiser than the children of Light.
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