The religious villain a sermon preached before the Right Honourable Sr. Robert Clayton, Kt., lord mayor of London, and the Court of Aldermen, upon the fifth day of November, 1679, being the anniversary day of thanksgiving for the deliverance of our church and nation from the hellish powder-treason, at St. Mary le Bow Church in London / by Francis Gregory ...
THEY shall put you out of their Synagogues, That would be the work of the Jewes, both by there Niddui, and their Cheem, their lesser Excommunication and their greater;
THEY shall put you out of their Synagogues, That would be the work of the Jews, both by there Niddui, and their Cheem, their lesser Excommunication and their greater;
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and why both Jew and Gentile would thus conspire against the Servants of Christ, their Lord gives them this account, They will think that they do God service, and that it so fell out indeed according to this Prediction,
and why both Jew and Gentile would thus conspire against the Servants of christ, their Lord gives them this account, They will think that they do God service, and that it so fell out indeed according to this Prediction,
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and what were the grounds of these gross misapprehensions about our Saviours innocent Servants, give me leave to shew you, by way of History, in these four distinct particulars.
and what were the grounds of these gross misapprehensions about our Saviors innocent Servants, give me leave to show you, by Way of History, in these four distinct particulars.
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First, The Servants of Christ, though men of exemplary Piety, were yet accused and and thought guilty of the highest Irreligion and Atheism; and upon that score, were judged worthy to die.
First, The Servants of christ, though men of exemplary Piety, were yet accused and and Thought guilty of the highest Irreligion and Atheism; and upon that score, were judged worthy to die.
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And as the Jews did count them Enemies to their Religion, so did the Gentiles think them to have either none or that which is worse then none. Some indeed accused them, as Minucius Felix tells us, qùod monstra colerent, that they worshipped Monsters, Onochel•n, saith Tertullian, a certain Mongrel with Ears like an Ass, so Caelius Rhodiginus.
And as the jews did count them Enemies to their Religion, so did the Gentiles think them to have either none or that which is Worse then none. some indeed accused them, as Minucius Felix tells us, qùod Monstra colerent, that they worshipped Monsters, Onochel•n, Says Tertullian, a certain Mongrel with Ears like an Ass, so Caelius Rhodiginus.
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But as to those many Deities, which the Pagan World did then acknowledge and adore, the Heathens in Tertullian do charge the Christians thus, Deos non colitis, ye worship not our Gods ▪ So he in Minucius Felix, nullas aras habent Christiani, Templa nulla, These Christians have no Altars, no Temples.
But as to those many Deities, which the Pagan World did then acknowledge and adore, the heathens in Tertullian do charge the Christians thus, Gods non colitis, you worship not our God's ▪ So he in Minucius Felix, nullas aras habent Christians, Templa nulla, These Christians have no Altars, no Temples.
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But yet there were exhibited against them by other men far greater Complaints then this bare denial of Worship, Grassantur in Deos, so the Pagans in Minucius Felix; these Christians do not only neglect our Gods, but they affront them too;
But yet there were exhibited against them by other men Far greater Complaints then this bore denial of Worship, Grassantur in Gods, so the Pagans in Minucius Felix; these Christians do not only neglect our God's, but they affront them too;
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what they did, that Author tells us, Templa despiciunt, Sacrarident, they dispise our Temples; they laugh at our Sacrifices, NONLATINALPHABET, saith Socrates, they Scoffe at our holy Mysteries;
what they did, that Author tells us, Templa despiciunt, Sacrarident, they despise our Temples; they laugh At our Sacrifices,, Says Socrates, they Scoff At our holy Mysteres;
well might Arnobius say of himself and others, Athei nuncupamur, we are called Atheists; and what then? NONLATINALPHABET so the Pagans in Eusebius, away with these Atheists, for, it was no new thing even with Heathens to execute an Atheist; for, Plato tells, that this was the Crime of Socrates, NONLATINALPHABET, he thinks, that there are no Gods, and for that he died.
well might Arnobius say of himself and Others, Athei nuncupamur, we Are called Atheists; and what then? so the Pagans in Eusebius, away with these Atheists, for, it was no new thing even with heathens to execute an Atheist; for, Plato tells, that this was the Crime of Socrates,, he thinks, that there Are no God's, and for that he died.
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S. Austine indeed might well demand, quid Christiani laeserant Regna terrena? What were the Kingdoms of the World the worse for the Christian faith, that they should prove such enemies to it? certainly, they fared much the better for it;
S. Augustine indeed might well demand, quid Christians laeserant Regna Terrena? What were the Kingdoms of the World the Worse for the Christian faith, that they should prove such enemies to it? Certainly, they fared much the better for it;
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But notwithstanding all their peaceable deportment and submissive obedience to that Government, or rather Tyranny, under which they lived and groaned too.
But notwithstanding all their peaceable deportment and submissive Obedience to that Government, or rather Tyranny, under which they lived and groaned too.
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Tertullian thus complains, Mastajetis rei Convenimur, we poor Christians are convented and indicted as Traitors and Rebels; but why so? The Pagans pretences were these, pro Imperatoribus Sacrificia non impenditis, ye offer no Sacrifices for the Emperours prosperity;
Tertullian thus complains, Mastajetis rei Convenimur, we poor Christians Are Convicted and indicted as Traitors and Rebels; but why so? The Pagans pretences were these, Pro Imperatoribus Sacrifice non impenditis, you offer no Sacrifices for the emperors Prosperity;
yet again, the Christians did refuse to swear, as other Romans commonly did Per Genios Caesarum, or as Polycarp was commanded by the Roman Proconsul in Eusebius, " NONLATINALPHABET, swear by the Fortune of Caesar, this the Christians would not do;
yet again, the Christians did refuse to swear, as other Romans commonly did Per Genios Caesarum, or as Polycarp was commanded by the Roman Proconsul in Eusebius, ", swear by the Fortune of Caesar, this the Christians would not do;
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Now, their peremptory refusal to flatter the Roman Emperors, in matters of this kind was looked upon as an Argument of their disaffection and disloyalty, which, being improved by the malice of their accusers, and believed by their Judges, did expose them to the severest censures of the Imperial Laws,
Now, their peremptory refusal to flatter the Roman Emperor's, in matters of this kind was looked upon as an Argument of their disaffection and disloyalty, which, being improved by the malice of their accusers, and believed by their Judges, did expose them to the Severest censures of the Imperial Laws,
Thirdly, The Servants of Christ were accused and thought guilty of such vile Immoralities and foul debaucheries, as, being committed, would indeed render any man unfit to live.
Thirdly, The Servants of christ were accused and Thought guilty of such vile Immoralities and foul debaucheries, as, being committed, would indeed render any man unfit to live.
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St. Austine tells us, that Porphyry, a great enemy to the Primitive Saints, pretended that he had received from an Oracle this Information ▪ Christum piissimum, Christianos pollutos that Christ himself was a most pious person,
Saint Augustine tells us, that Porphyry, a great enemy to the Primitive Saints, pretended that he had received from an Oracle this Information ▪ Christ piissimum, Christians pollutos that christ himself was a most pious person,
Thus Tertullian tells his Pagan, Hominem Christianum omnium Scelerum reum existimas, the man, that is a Christian, you think to be guilty of all wickednesses whatsoever.
Thus Tertullian tells his Pagan, Hominem Christian omnium Scelerum Reum existimas, the man, that is a Christian, you think to be guilty of all Wickednesses whatsoever.
What particular Crimes were laid to the Charge of these innocent Christians, we learn from several Authours Dicimur Sceleratissimi de Sacramento Infanticidii,
What particular Crimes were laid to the Charge of these innocent Christians, we Learn from several Authors Dicimur Sceleratissimi de Sacramento Infanticidii,
in those days the Servants of Christ, being sorely persecuted in all places, could not meet to serve their God in publick, and by day, without manifest hazard of their lives,
in those days the Servants of christ, being sorely persecuted in all places, could not meet to serve their God in public, and by day, without manifest hazard of their lives,
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For, whosoever is an Atheist in point of Religion, a Rebel in point of Government, and a Debauchee in point of Manners, doth contribute a great deal towards the Ruine of that place where he resides.
For, whosoever is an Atheist in point of Religion, a Rebel in point of Government, and a Debauchee in point of Manners, does contribute a great deal towards the Ruin of that place where he resides.
That the Primitive Christians were, and did so, was a thing believed among the Heathens. St Austin saith of Rome, Mala quae Civitas illa pertulit, Christo imputant:
That the Primitive Christians were, and did so, was a thing believed among the heathens. Saint Austin Says of Room, Mala Quae Civitas illa pertulit, Christ imputant:
Nay, Postquam esse in mundo Gens Christiana coepit, terrarum Orbem periisse, &c. So the Pagans in Arnobius; the whole World is almost ruin'd since Christianity came into it.
Nay, Postquam esse in mundo Gens Christian Coepit, terrarum Orbem periisse, etc. So the Pagans in Arnobius; the Whole World is almost ruined since Christianity Come into it.
What particular Calamities were imputed by the men of the Heathen World to the Servants of Christ, we learn from several Authors. Non pluit Deus, non seminamus;
What particular Calamities were imputed by the men of the Heathen World to the Servants of christ, we Learn from several Authors. Non pluit Deus, non seminamus;
To this we may add that of Tertullian; Si Tiberis ascendit ad Moenia, si Nilus non ascendit in arva, &c. If there happened either too much Rain, or too little;
To this we may add that of Tertullian; Si Tiberis ascendit ad Moenia, si Nilus non ascendit in Arva, etc. If there happened either too much Rain, or too little;
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Upon which account, Jew and Pagan thinking their own Religions right, and the Christians wrong, did vigorously pursue them, the one with Excommunications, and both with Death. And this was judged,
Upon which account, Jew and Pagan thinking their own Religions right, and the Christians wrong, did vigorously pursue them, the one with Excommunications, and both with Death. And this was judged,
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The true Religion of God is that which every man is bound not only to adhere unto, but to be zealous for; & accordingly we find with what affection the Devout Turk promotes the Doctrine of his Mahomet: we read with what vehemence the Religious Pagan hath contended for the service of his Idols; we are not ignorant with what warmth of Zeal the pious Jew hath stickled for the Institutions of his Moses; and we of the Christian Church do still lie under the Obligation of this Command, Contend earnestly for the Faith.
The true Religion of God is that which every man is bound not only to adhere unto, but to be zealous for; & accordingly we find with what affection the Devout Turk promotes the Doctrine of his Mahomet: we read with what vehemence the Religious Pagan hath contended for the service of his Idols; we Are not ignorant with what warmth of Zeal the pious Jew hath stickled for the Institutions of his Moses; and we of the Christian Church do still lie under the Obligation of this Command, Contend earnestly for the Faith.
But if we shall be mistaken in the choice of our Religion, what horrible Actions will that Zeal of ours, which is required from us, put us upon? St. Paul tells us, 'Tis good to be zealously affected alway in a good thing.
But if we shall be mistaken in the choice of our Religion, what horrible Actions will that Zeal of ours, which is required from us, put us upon? Saint Paul tells us, It's good to be zealously affected always in a good thing.
They shall put you out of the Synagogues? What You doth our Saviour mean? His Apostles, their immediate Successors, and other Primitive Saints, who proved his Martyrs and Confessors, and undoubtedly were the best of men ▪ And what an injurious Action must it needs be to pass that dreadful Sentence of Excommunication upon such Innocent and Holy Persons,
They shall put you out of the Synagogues? What You does our Saviour mean? His Apostles, their immediate Successors, and other Primitive Saints, who proved his Martyrs and Confessors, and undoubtedly were the best of men ▪ And what an injurious Actium must it needs be to pass that dreadful Sentence of Excommunication upon such Innocent and Holy Persons,
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as if they had been so many incorrigible Rogues, fit for nothing else but to be delivered up to the Devils power? to turn those very persons out of the Church, who were the most eminent Members of it;
as if they had been so many incorrigible Rogues, fit for nothing Else but to be Delivered up to the Devils power? to turn those very Persons out of the Church, who were the most eminent Members of it;
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To treat men of spotless Lives NONLATINALPHABET, saith Theophylact, as if they had been the most Pestilent Bigots, Varlets, and Incendiaries imaginable!
To Treat men of spotless Lives, Says Theophylact, as if they had been the most Pestilent Bigots, Varlets, and Incendiaries imaginable!
as really were the Supporters of the true Church, and the Ornaments of the World? The Text gives us this Account, Every one that kills you, will think that he doth God Service.
as really were the Supporters of the true Church, and the Ornament of the World? The Text gives us this Account, Every one that kills you, will think that he does God Service.
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Every one that kills you, NONLATINALPHABET will think, that he doth God Service, when Truth shall be esteemed Error, when the soundest Doctrine shall be counted Heresie,
Every one that kills you, will think, that he does God Service, when Truth shall be esteemed Error, when the soundest Doctrine shall be counted Heresy,
when the neglect or contempt of an Idol shall be stiled Atheism, when the right Religion shall be thought a wrong one, O what unwarrantable actions will blind Zeal put men upon!
when the neglect or contempt of an Idol shall be styled Atheism, when the right Religion shall be Thought a wrong one, Oh what unwarrantable actions will blind Zeal put men upon!
when the slaughter of Men, falsly supposed to be little better than Brutes, shall be judged an acceptable Sacrifice unto God, what religious Zealot will restrain his hands from Blood?
when the slaughter of Men, falsely supposed to be little better than Brutus's, shall be judged an acceptable Sacrifice unto God, what religious Zealot will restrain his hands from Blood?
and Innocent Servants of Christ? He tells us, I did it ignorantly, he did all this mischief through a bare mistake; he was yet of an opinion, that the Jewish Religion was right, and the Christian wrong; and, upon that score, he Judged himself bound to defend the former, and oppose the later; for, so he Testified;
and Innocent Servants of christ? He tells us, I did it ignorantly, he did all this mischief through a bore mistake; he was yet of an opinion, that the Jewish Religion was right, and the Christian wrong; and, upon that score, he Judged himself bound to defend the former, and oppose the later; for, so he Testified;
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This eminent person being zealous for his then Religion, but yet mistaken in it, did oppose that Faith, which, upon better Informations, he did afterwards own, preach, and defend.
This eminent person being zealous for his then Religion, but yet mistaken in it, did oppose that Faith, which, upon better Informations, he did afterwards own, preach, and defend.
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'tis the unhappiness of such Men, that a blind zeal, which is their own Sin, should likewise prove their Neighbours Ruine; that they, who intend a kindness to other persons, should even by their mistaken Charity destroy them.
it's the unhappiness of such Men, that a blind zeal, which is their own since, should likewise prove their Neighbours Ruin; that they, who intend a kindness to other Persons, should even by their mistaken Charity destroy them.
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but we must not trust to the Goodness of our Meanings, but look to the Soundness of our Understandings. Tis not hard to believe, that when the Jew and the Gentle Crucified the Son of God,
but we must not trust to the goodness of our Meanings, but look to the Soundness of our Understandings. This not hard to believe, that when the Jew and the Gentle crucified the Son of God,
2. Consider we what it is, that we must expect from those Men, were we in their Power, who pursue us upon the Interest of Religion, or at least pretend to do so.
2. Consider we what it is, that we must expect from those Men, were we in their Power, who pursue us upon the Interest of Religion, or At least pretend to do so.
Nor is it to be disputed, but we of the Reformed Churches do differ from them of the Roman in some of the same Points, wherein the Primitive Christians did both differ from the Pagan and the Jew.
Nor is it to be disputed, but we of the Reformed Churches do differ from them of the Roman in Some of the same Points, wherein the Primitive Christians did both differ from the Pagan and the Jew.
'Tis not hard to demonstrate, that we of the Church of England now are, in all the Fundamental Points of our Religion, what the Apostles and their Followers ever were.
It's not hard to demonstrate, that we of the Church of England now Are, in all the Fundamental Points of our Religion, what the Apostles and their Followers ever were.
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For, the great respect which they bear to their written Traditions, equalling their NONLATINALPHABET, their Law in the Mouth to that in the Book: Even this, together with the vast multitude of their Ceremonies, and such Ceremonies as do render the service of God rather vain than venerable, doth prove them somewhat like the Jews: onely whereas the Jewish Rites, being appointed by God, did adorn his Worship, and were Parts of it;
For, the great respect which they bear to their written Traditions, equalling their, their Law in the Mouth to that in the Book: Even this, together with the vast multitude of their Ceremonies, and such Ceremonies as do render the service of God rather vain than venerable, does prove them somewhat like the jews: only whereas the Jewish Rites, being appointed by God, did adorn his Worship, and were Parts of it;
their adoration of Images, their invocation of Saints, their doctrine of Purgatory, which was the Invention of Plato: All this doth testifie, that both in their Religion, and in their Manners, they are too like the Pagans. The truth is, the present Religion of the Roman Church is a mere Miscellany, too like that of the Turkish Alcharon,
their adoration of Images, their invocation of Saints, their Doctrine of Purgatory, which was the Invention of Plato: All this does testify, that both in their Religion, and in their Manners, they Are too like the Pagans. The truth is, the present Religion of the Roman Church is a mere Miscellany, too like that of the Turkish Alcharon,
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And as our Adversaries do thus resemble both Jew and Pagan in some matters of their Religion, so do they match them both, in their zealous persecution of all such as do oppose them.
And as our Adversaries do thus resemble both Jew and Pagan in Some matters of their Religion, so do they match them both, in their zealous persecution of all such as do oppose them.
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And thus have the Roman Jews dealt with us and our Progenitours; they have morally driven us from them, by imposing upon us such Conditions of Ʋnion, as did oblige us to break either with God or Them. And when the Governours of our Church saw themselves necessitated to withdraw from their Communion, they have, by their Ecclesiastical Censures, condemned us for being Separatists, though they themselves have unavoidably made us so.
And thus have the Roman jews dealt with us and our Progenitors; they have morally driven us from them, by imposing upon us such Conditions of Ʋnion, as did oblige us to break either with God or Them. And when the Governors of our Church saw themselves necessitated to withdraw from their Communion, they have, by their Ecclesiastical Censures, condemned us for being Separatists, though they themselves have avoidable made us so.
'Tis well known, what Bulls and Interdicts they have sent us, what Anathema's and Curses they have written against us in their Councils, what solemn Excommunications they denounce against us yeer by yeer, they proclaim us Schismaticks, Hereticks, and vile Apostates from the Faith of Christ,
It's well known, what Bulls and Interdicts they have sent us, what Anathema's and Curses they have written against us in their Councils, what solemn Excommunications they denounce against us year by year, they proclaim us Schismatics, Heretics, and vile Apostates from the Faith of christ,
'tis well, that all this Thunder of so many Excommunications, which hath made such a mighty noise, doth yet want a killing Bolt. We are obliged to the good Providence of God, that they have not yet found, in our days,
it's well, that all this Thunder of so many Excommunications, which hath made such a mighty noise, does yet want a killing Bolt. We Are obliged to the good Providence of God, that they have not yet found, in our days,
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2. The Text saith of the Jew and Pagan both — NONLATINALPHABET — Every one that kills you — The Jews excluded them out of their Synagogues, and both Jews and Pagans turned them out of the world too.
2. The Text Says of the Jew and Pagan both — — Every one that kills you — The jews excluded them out of their Synagogues, and both jews and Pagans turned them out of the world too.
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and fain would deal so with us too? Have they not seconded their Excommunications with the Sword, and their Anathema's with devouring Flames? Is it not the constant Doctrine of their Church, that Hereticks must be burnt,
and fain would deal so with us too? Have they not seconded their Excommunications with the Sword, and their Anathema's with devouring Flames? Is it not the constant Doctrine of their Church, that Heretics must be burned,
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and who those Hereticks are, they themselves must be the onely Judges? If we shall but read over the Histories of England, Ireland, France, Germany, and other places, we shall finde that they have made such miserable slaughters in the reformed Churches, that it may be justly doubted,
and who those Heretics Are, they themselves must be the only Judges? If we shall but read over the Histories of England, Ireland, France, Germany, and other places, we shall find that they have made such miserable slaughters in the reformed Churches, that it may be justly doubted,
Every one that kills you, NONLATINALPHABET, will think that he doth God good service. It was from a religious mistake that all this Bloudshed did proceed.
Every one that kills you,, will think that he does God good service. It was from a religious mistake that all this Bloodshed did proceed.
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The Pagans had not right apprehensions of God, the Jew was deceived in his opinion of Christ; so blinde was the Pagan, that he thought his false Gods to be true ones; so prejudiced was the Jew, that he judged the true Messias to be a false one:
The Pagans had not right apprehensions of God, the Jew was deceived in his opinion of christ; so blind was the Pagan, that he Thought his false God's to be true ones; so prejudiced was the Jew, that he judged the true Messias to be a false one:
which gross Mistake of theirs, did expose them to the commission of that horrid Crime, wherewith the Text doth charge them — Every one that kills you — To kill a man, that affronted his supposed God, the Pagan did not think it sin;
which gross Mistake of theirs, did expose them to the commission of that horrid Crime, wherewith the Text does charge them — Every one that kills you — To kill a man, that affronted his supposed God, the Pagan did not think it since;
and much of their own too, are taught to believe, that we of the Protestant Religion are mere Apostates from the Faith of Christ, that we are such Hereticks, as deny the great Doctrines of the Catholick Church: And yet sure we are, that they can never overthrow our Faith,
and much of their own too, Are taught to believe, that we of the Protestant Religion Are mere Apostates from the Faith of christ, that we Are such Heretics, as deny the great Doctrines of the Catholic Church: And yet sure we Are, that they can never overthrow our Faith,
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— We have so much solid Reason on our sides, that they can never be too hard for us, till either we our selves shall lose our brains, or they dash them out.
— We have so much solid Reason on our sides, that they can never be too hard for us, till either we our selves shall loose our brains, or they dash them out.
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what Plots do they lay? what Expences are they at? They can fetch Armadoes from Spain, false Witnesses from St. Omers, and a Powder - Treason even from Hell it self.
what Plots do they lay? what Expenses Are they At? They can fetch Armadas from Spain, false Witnesses from Saint Omers, and a Powder - Treason even from Hell it self.
'Tis the great unhappiness of the Christian Church, that there should be any such mistaken Zelots in it, who think the killing of men to be a serving of God. But since the Divine Providence,
It's the great unhappiness of the Christian Church, that there should be any such mistaken Zealots in it, who think the killing of men to be a serving of God. But since the Divine Providence,
since we have such devout and pious Bloud-hounds amongst us, as count it a religious act to destroy our Persons, and ruine our Nation, which they know to be both the defence and glory of the Reformed Churches, We may do well to consider these three things.
since we have such devout and pious Bloodhounds among us, as count it a religious act to destroy our Persons, and ruin our nation, which they know to be both the defence and glory of the Reformed Churches, We may do well to Consider these three things.
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Never did our Blessed Saviour Teach his Servants to Propagate his Religion by Shedding Blood; Never did his Apostles Teach their Successors, either by Doctrine or Example, to Promote the Gospel by any Sword, but that of the Spirit onely:
Never did our Blessed Saviour Teach his Servants to Propagate his Religion by Shedding Blood; Never did his Apostles Teach their Successors, either by Doctrine or Exampl, to Promote the Gospel by any Sword, but that of the Spirit only:
and the Promoters of it were accordingly stiled NONLATINALPHABET, the Conquerours; But by what Weapons did they overcome? St. Paul Answers, The Weapons of our Warfare are not Carnal.
and the Promoters of it were accordingly styled, the Conquerors; But by what Weapons did they overcome? Saint Paul Answers, The Weapons of our Warfare Are not Carnal.
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They did not Convert the Heathen World with Swords and Daggers; They did not Enlighten the Understandings of Men with Fire and Faggots; such Pagan Princes as would not turn to their Religion, they did not Assassinate, nor move their Subjects to Rebell.
They did not Convert the Heathen World with Swords and Daggers; They did not Enlighten the Understandings of Men with Fire and Faggots; such Pagan Princes as would not turn to their Religion, they did not Assassinate, nor move their Subject's to Rebel.
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For we cannot doubt, but they, who have the Great unhappiness to be Born within that Church, do bring with them into the World the same Natural Bowels with other Men:
For we cannot doubt, but they, who have the Great unhappiness to be Born within that Church, do bring with them into the World the same Natural Bowels with other Men:
VVicked Men may pursue us from a Principle of Irreligion; And Devout Men may do as much from a Blind and Ill-grounded Zeal. Of this latter sort are they in the Text;
Wicked Men may pursue us from a Principle of Irreligion; And Devout Men may do as much from a Blind and Ill-grounded Zeal. Of this latter sort Are they in the Text;
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This being our Case, we should fit our selves to endure whatever God may permit Men of rash and Fiery Spirits, Enflamed with Zeal, and Edged with Religion, to inflict upon us.
This being our Case, we should fit our selves to endure whatever God may permit Men of rash and Fiery Spirits, Inflamed with Zeal, and Edged with Religion, to inflict upon us.
Now, that we may suffer, if need be, with that Christian Courage, that becomes us, besides our Begging the Assistances of that God, for whom we suffer:
Now, that we may suffer, if need be, with that Christian Courage, that becomes us, beside our Begging the Assistances of that God, for whom we suffer:
That the Roman Religion is stark Nought; That the Reformed Religion is the onely Right one, we must not barely Believe by an Implicit Faith, but be able to prove by such sollid Reasons, as cannot fail us.
That the Roman Religion is stark Nought; That the Reformed Religion is the only Right one, we must not barely Believe by an Implicit Faith, but be able to prove by such solid Reasons, as cannot fail us.
'Tis St. Paul 's rule, Prove all things. All Matters both of Faith and VVorship: but why? and in Order to what must we Prove them? The next VVords tells us:
It's Saint Paul is Rule, Prove all things. All Matters both of Faith and VVorship: but why? and in Order to what must we Prove them? The next VVords tells us:
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So Treacherous is the Soul of Man, and so averse from Suffering any thing for God, that when we are brought into any Extremity, our own Hearts may be apt to Discourage us from induring it, by raising in us suspitions and Jealousies about the Truth of that Religion, which as yet we never strictly Examined, but Embraced and owned barely through Custom and Education.
So Treacherous is the Soul of Man, and so averse from Suffering any thing for God, that when we Are brought into any Extremity, our own Hearts may be apt to Discourage us from enduring it, by raising in us suspicions and Jealousies about the Truth of that Religion, which as yet we never strictly Examined, but Embraced and owned barely through Custom and Education.
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Search we then with the severest scrutiny into the Principles and Practices both of the Roman Religion and our Own: call we our selves to a strict Account, Why we are Protestants rather than Papists: Let us Impartially try both Religions by the Written Word of God, by the Judgement of the first and Best general Councels, by the Testimony of the most Early Fathers,
Search we then with the Severest scrutiny into the Principles and Practices both of the Roman Religion and our Own: call we our selves to a strict Account, Why we Are Protestants rather than Papists: Let us Impartially try both Religions by the Written Word of God, by the Judgement of the First and Best general Counsels, by the Testimony of the most Early Father's,
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and him that doth Gloriously suffer Martyrdom, so is there an equal Distinction betwixt the Roman Religion, which bids them Kill; and Ours, which bids us dye. And this is that which we must satisfie our selves about in order to our Couragious and Cheerful enduring those Sufferings, which Men, Conscientiously Cruel, are preparing for us.
and him that does Gloriously suffer Martyrdom, so is there an equal Distinction betwixt the Roman Religion, which bids them Kill; and Ours, which bids us die. And this is that which we must satisfy our selves about in order to our Courageous and Cheerful enduring those Sufferings, which Men, Conscientiously Cruel, Are preparing for us.
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Secondly. 'Tis our Great Concern to Live with that Innocence, Holiness, and Vertue, which well becomes the Servants of Christ and that Religion, which is both Ours and His.
Secondly. It's our Great Concern to Live with that Innocence, Holiness, and Virtue, which well becomes the Servants of christ and that Religion, which is both Ours and His.
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Upon which Consideration, let us Live like the Best of Men, that we may Dye like the best of Saints; let us so order our whole Conversation, that the world may see, that our Enemies Malice is Levelled not against our Faults, but our Duties: not against our Evil Manners, but our Good Religion; let our Virtuous Actions as much Condemn their Allowed Debaucheries, as the Purity of our Church doth Condemn the Gross Superstitions of theirs.
Upon which Consideration, let us Live like the Best of Men, that we may Die like the best of Saints; let us so order our Whole Conversation, that the world may see, that our Enemies Malice is Leveled not against our Faults, but our Duties: not against our Evil Manners, but our Good Religion; let our Virtuous Actions as much Condemn their Allowed Debaucheries, as the Purity of our Church does Condemn the Gross Superstitions of theirs.
For, would We but Frame our Manners, as our Church already hath done her VVorship, according to those Rules, which our Saviour hath left for Both; if whilst our Adversaries do whatever they can to Destroy our Lives, we would make it Our work to reform and mend them;
For, would We but Frame our Manners, as our Church already hath done her VVorship, according to those Rules, which our Saviour hath left for Both; if while our Adversaries do whatever they can to Destroy our Lives, we would make it Our work to reform and mend them;
as we do not fear the Strongest Arguments invented by their most Subtle Heads, so neither need we Dread the Keenest VVeapons managed by their Stoutest Hands; For, should it be the pleasure of Divine Providence to give us up to the will of these Religious Butchers, they would do us no great Injury by sending us from this Bad world to a Better so much the sooner.
as we do not Fear the Strongest Arguments invented by their most Subtle Heads, so neither need we Dread the Keenest VVeapons managed by their Stoutest Hands; For, should it be the pleasure of Divine Providence to give us up to the will of these Religious Butchers, they would do us no great Injury by sending us from this Bad world to a Better so much the sooner.
Wherefore since we are designed for the slaughter, let us so prepare our selves, by an holy life, that we may die, not like Swine in the Shambles, but as Lambs before the Altar, that the pouring out of our blood, which will be murder on their sides, who shed it, may prove a Martyrdom on our part, who lose it;
Wherefore since we Are designed for the slaughter, let us so prepare our selves, by an holy life, that we may die, not like Swine in the Shambles, but as Lambs before the Altar, that the pouring out of our blood, which will be murder on their sides, who shed it, may prove a Martyrdom on our part, who loose it;
as indeed the Choicest Sacrifices should and must be, unspotted without, and sound within. And when once we have secured our selves of this, we may say of our Enemies, what Socrates did of his NONLATINALPHABET they may turn us out of their Synagogues; they may throw us into our graves, but they cannot hurt us.
as indeed the Choicest Sacrifices should and must be, unspotted without, and found within. And when once we have secured our selves of this, we may say of our Enemies, what Socrates did of his they may turn us out of their Synagogues; they may throw us into our graves, but they cannot hurt us.
The way to do so, is to reconcile our selves, first to our God, by quitting our vices, and then to our selves, by quitting our Divisions. May we not say, For the Divisions of England t••r• are great thoughts of heart? For, next to those debaucheries, whereby we provoke that holy God, who would otherwise protect us;
The Way to do so, is to reconcile our selves, First to our God, by quitting our vices, and then to our selves, by quitting our Divisions. May we not say, For the Divisions of England t••r• Are great thoughts of heart? For, next to those debaucheries, whereby we provoke that holy God, who would otherwise Pact us;
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Our mutual Animosities have a double tendency towards our Ruine, as being both our Crimes, which make us the more sinful; and our Calamities, which make us the more impotent and weak. For,
Our mutual Animosities have a double tendency towards our Ruin, as being both our Crimes, which make us the more sinful; and our Calamities, which make us the more impotent and weak. For,
Were we one entire Body, we should be a burden too big for our Enemies to throw us into the flames; and upon that score, their business is to untie us first, that they may undo us next.
Were we one entire Body, we should be a burden too big for our Enemies to throw us into the flames; and upon that score, their business is to untie us First, that they may undo us next.
To accomplish this, they teach poor silly souls to quarrel with the Discipline of our Church, the use of our excellent Liturgy, and those other Rites, which, in their number, are but few, and in their nature innocent.
To accomplish this, they teach poor silly Souls to quarrel with the Discipline of our Church, the use of our excellent Liturgy, and those other Rites, which, in their number, Are but few, and in their nature innocent.
Tell me, shall we at such a time as this, stand and quarrel whether the Governour of our Church shall be called a Presbyter or a Bishop? Whether the Communion-board shall be called a Table, or an Altar? Shall we dispute about bare Names, when, by so doing, we may lose the most sacred things? Shall we stand debating,
Tell me, shall we At such a time as this, stand and quarrel whither the Governor of our Church shall be called a Presbyter or a Bishop? Whither the Communion-board shall be called a Table, or an Altar? Shall we dispute about bore Names, when, by so doing, we may loose the most sacred things? Shall we stand debating,
Do we not yet understand, that the Jesuits are the men, who, under the notion of Quakers and Anabaptists, have broken our Publick Congregations into Private Conventicles? They are the men who would fain crumble us yet into smaller fractions, that so we might become the fitter morsels for their Teeth, and be devoured with the greater case.
Do we not yet understand, that the Jesuits Are the men, who, under the notion of Quakers and Anabaptists, have broken our Public Congregations into Private Conventicles? They Are the men who would fain crumble us yet into smaller fractions, that so we might become the fitter morsels for their Teeth, and be devoured with the greater case.
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True it is, in all they do they pretend the services of God, by restoring that which they falsly call the Old Religion. This is in their Tongue, but something else is in their Eye: They well remember what rich Revenues they formerly had amongst us,
True it is, in all they do they pretend the services of God, by restoring that which they falsely call the Old Religion. This is in their Tongue, but something Else is in their Eye: They well Remember what rich Revenues they formerly had among us,
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They act like the Huntsman, who severs from the Flock that fat Deer which he fain would kill: And since we are so pursued, let us consult our safety, as the wounded Deer doth his; and that is by uniting our selves unto, and keeping close within the common herd; I mean, our Publick Congregations.
They act like the Huntsman, who severs from the Flock that fat Deer which he fain would kill: And since we Are so pursued, let us consult our safety, as the wounded Deer does his; and that is by uniting our selves unto, and keeping close within the Common heard; I mean, our Public Congregations.
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We that knew the Old Churches of London, may now justly look upon them as so many Ancienn, but worn and battered pieces of Plate, me•ted down indeed through the pe•mismission of Heaven, but by the Malice of Hell: But now by the care and piety of good men ' so Artificially made up again,
We that knew the Old Churches of London, may now justly look upon them as so many Ancienn, but worn and battered Pieces of Plate, me•ted down indeed through the pe•mismission of Heaven, but by the Malice of Hell: But now by the care and piety of good men ' so Artificially made up again,
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But withall, to what end are these glorious Temples built and beautified, if our God may be worshipped with as much solemnity in a Country-Barn, or a Cuy Coffee-house, as in this and other Churches; which are set apart from common uses, and for the service of that great God, for whom nothing can be too splendid and venerable.
But withal, to what end Are these glorious Temples built and beautified, if our God may be worshipped with as much solemnity in a Country-Barn, or a Cuy Coffeehouse, as in this and other Churches; which Are Set apart from Common uses, and for the service of that great God, for whom nothing can be too splendid and venerable.
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And as to matters of meer Decency and Order, which are a ground of our Divisions, it will become our Modesty to think our Governours wiser than our selves: 'Tis easie to believe, that they who stand on the highest ground, should see the farthest: 'Tis easie to think, that the discerning Eye, and the judicious Brain, should rather be found in them, who are the Heads of our Church,
And as to matters of mere Decency and Order, which Are a ground of our Divisions, it will become our Modesty to think our Governors Wiser than our selves: It's easy to believe, that they who stand on the highest ground, should see the farthest: It's easy to think, that the discerning Eye, and the judicious Brain, should rather be found in them, who Are the Heads of our Church,
Sure I am, 'tis our great Concern to put an end to our Divisions, remembring that we are but as Glass in the Casement, exposed to storms, and brittle at best;
Sure I am, it's our great Concern to put an end to our Divisions, remembering that we Are but as Glass in the Casement, exposed to storms, and brittle At best;
We use to count it a great security to this Island, that the kind Seas do interpose themselves as a Bulwark between us and other Nations, who might otherwise more easily annoy us. But alas!
We use to count it a great security to this Island, that the kind Seas do interpose themselves as a Bulwark between us and other nations, who might otherwise more Easily annoy us. But alas!
were the Dissenter as ready to own the Bishop for his Father, as we are to own the Presbyter for our Brother: Would but our Conventiclers once empty themselves into our Churches, and honestly restore what they have unadvisedly withdrawn; would we as firmly unite in order to our preservation, as our Enemies do in order to our destruction; then might we yet hope to see our Crown flourish, our Church setled, our Religion established, this great City prosper, our Persons, and our Concerns, secured from all the Attempts of those inhumane Villanies, who their Powder failing, they are still contriving New Engines to lay us in our Graves, our Cities in Ashes, and the whole Kingdom in Blood.
were the Dissenter as ready to own the Bishop for his Father, as we Are to own the Presbyter for our Brother: Would but our Conventiclers once empty themselves into our Churches, and honestly restore what they have unadvisedly withdrawn; would we as firmly unite in order to our preservation, as our Enemies do in order to our destruction; then might we yet hope to see our Crown flourish, our Church settled, our Religion established, this great city prosper, our Persons, and our Concerns, secured from all the Attempts of those inhumane Villainies, who their Powder failing, they Are still contriving New Engines to lay us in our Graves, our Cities in Ashes, and the Whole Kingdom in Blood.
I mean, St. Peters, doth immediately pretend to an Infallibility, as if that Triple Crown, when it first adorns his Head, must needs Inspire it too.
I mean, Saint Peter's, does immediately pretend to an Infallibility, as if that Triple Crown, when it First adorns his Head, must needs Inspire it too.
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Upon which Considerations, give me leave to renew my request, which is only this — That we would joyn our Hearts & our Hands; and let those Hearts be upright with God,
Upon which Considerations, give me leave to renew my request, which is only this — That we would join our Hearts & our Hands; and let those Hearts be upright with God,
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For if our lives prove corrupt and vicious, when these Romish Blood-hounds do pursue us, we shall surely give them the greater advantage by leaving any Ill Scent behind us. FINIS.
For if our lives prove corrupt and vicious, when these Romish Bloodhounds do pursue us, we shall surely give them the greater advantage by leaving any Ill Scent behind us. FINIS.
