A sermon against corrupting the word of God preached at Christ Church in Manchester upon a publick occasion on the 11th day of July, 1696 / by Thomas Gipps.
2. Lest thou be found a Liar, One of the most detestable Sins in the sight both of God and Man. That by His Word is meant the Word of God is manifest from the Verse foregoing — Every Word of God is pure, Then it follows — Add not thou unto his Word, i. e. to the Word of God.
2. Lest thou be found a Liar, One of the most detestable Sins in the sighed both of God and Man. That by His Word is meant the Word of God is manifest from the Verse foregoing — Every Word of God is pure, Then it follows — Add not thou unto his Word, i. e. to the Word of God.
That we at this day are to understand hereby the written Word or Scriptures is not to be question'd, there being now no other Word of God, but that which is written for our Instruction, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
That we At this day Are to understand hereby the written Word or Scriptures is not to be questioned, there being now no other Word of God, but that which is written for our Instruction, upon whom the ends of the world Are come.
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And then (as I said) the Text is levell'd against all manner of Corrupting the Word. One Eminent Instance of which I shall produce by and by, the chief Reason of my undertaking this Subject.
And then (as I said) the Text is leveled against all manner of Corrupting the Word. One Eminent Instance of which I shall produce by and by, the chief Reason of my undertaking this Subject.
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I will confine my self unto the Precept, in handling whereof my method shall be. 1. To lay before you Negatively some Cases, which though they may seem to be,
I will confine my self unto the Precept, in handling whereof my method shall be. 1. To lay before you Negatively Some Cases, which though they may seem to be,
2. I will shew positively when we either add or diminish, or both, contrary to the Precept here given. 1. Negatively, &c. And that in the following eases:
2. I will show positively when we either add or diminish, or both, contrary to the Precept Here given. 1. Negatively, etc. And that in the following eases:
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It is not an adding unto the Word, when we explain and fill up any Passage of Scripture out of some other places — wherein we find the Truth more fully exprest.
It is not an adding unto the Word, when we explain and fill up any Passage of Scripture out of Some other places — wherein we find the Truth more Fully expressed.
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as you see I have done. 2. It is not diminishing from the Word, when we omit the Hebrew Titles of the Psalms; Nor is it adding to the Word when we prefix the Latine Titles to ' em.
as you see I have done. 2. It is not diminishing from the Word, when we omit the Hebrew Titles of the Psalms; Nor is it adding to the Word when we prefix the Latin Titles to ' em.
That in the Psalms used in the Liturgy are left out the Antient Hebrew Titles, which are (says he) Original and Parts of the H. Scripture, having a tendency towards the unfolding the Mysteries therein contain'd.
That in the Psalms used in the Liturgy Are left out the Ancient Hebrew Titles, which Are (Says he) Original and Parts of the H. Scripture, having a tendency towards the unfolding the Mysteres therein contained.
But it were well if the Dissenters, whose Cause he pleads, would first prove that those Hebrew Titles are Original and Essential Parts of the Holy Scripture,
But it were well if the Dissenters, whose Cause he pleads, would First prove that those Hebrew Titles Are Original and Essential Parts of the Holy Scripture,
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and then if they are so, that they would give us a Reason why in that very Translation, which they approve and make use of, those Original Titles are indeed retain'd,
and then if they Are so, that they would give us a Reason why in that very translation, which they approve and make use of, those Original Titles Are indeed retained,
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neither of which ought to be, if these Titles be part of, and so useful towards, the unfolding the Sense of the Psalm. And hereupon I ask whether this is not a sufficient Intimation, that they are not of a Certainty, what they are confidently affirm'd to be, Viz. Original.
neither of which ought to be, if these Titles be part of, and so useful towards, the unfolding the Sense of the Psalm. And hereupon I ask whither this is not a sufficient Intimation, that they Are not of a Certainty, what they Are confidently affirmed to be, Viz. Original.
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Whether the Dissenters read 'em to their Congregations, and if they do, whether the People are one jot the wiser or understand the Mysteries of the Psalter, ever a whit the better for ' em.
Whither the Dissenters read they to their Congregations, and if they do, whither the People Are one jot the Wiser or understand the Mysteres of the Psalter, ever a whit the better for ' em.
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Lastly, I desire to know, why they do not affix 'em, or rather the Translation of 'em to the front of the Psalms. But if they desire to be excused these smaller faults, be it so yet, Aequum est peccatis veniam poscentes reddere rursus.
Lastly, I desire to know, why they do not affix they, or rather the translation of they to the front of the Psalms. But if they desire to be excused these smaller Faults, be it so yet, Aequum est peccatis veniam poscentes reddere Rursus.
3. It is not diminishing from the Word, when we, intending to feed the flock of Christ with the sincere Milk of the Word, read some few Verses of a Chap. omitting the rest for that time.
3. It is not diminishing from the Word, when we, intending to feed the flock of christ with the sincere Milk of the Word, read Some few Verses of a Chap. omitting the rest for that time.
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But it might upon second Thoughts have been remembred, That the Dissenters ' emselves oft-times sing but two, sometimes but one Staff of a Psalm, and yet this is not a curtailing and mangling the Psalms: That the Scriptures were not divided by the inspired Pen-men into Chapters,
But it might upon second Thoughts have been remembered, That the Dissenters ' emselves ofttimes sing but two, sometime but one Staff of a Psalm, and yet this is not a curtailing and mangling the Psalms: That the Scriptures were not divided by the inspired Penmen into Chapters,
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that there is a Connexion many times between Chapter and Chapter, and yet the reading of a single Chapter is not accounted a making the Scripture to become quite another thing than was intended. Loripedem Rectus deridat, Aethiopem Albus.
that there is a Connexion many times between Chapter and Chapter, and yet the reading of a single Chapter is not accounted a making the Scripture to become quite Another thing than was intended. Loripedem Rectus deridat, Aethiopem Albus.
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then must the Dissenters read many Chapters together, peradventure whole Books, and sing some of the longest Psalms without Intermission, which is impossible.
then must the Dissenters read many Chapters together, Peradventure Whole Books, and sing Some of the longest Psalms without Intermission, which is impossible.
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tho' found in distant places or different Books of Scripture, yet are cast into one complex Sentence or Sentences, as it were depending one of another.
though found in distant places or different Books of Scripture, yet Are cast into one complex Sentence or Sentences, as it were depending one of Another.
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That in the Liturgy Translation of the Psalms, three whole verse are foisted into the 14th Psalm immediately after the 3d v. They run thus Their Throat is an open Sepulchre, with their Tongues have they deceiv'd thee:
That in the Liturgy translation of the Psalms, three Whole verse Are foisted into the 14th Psalm immediately After the 3d v. They run thus Their Throat is an open Sepulchre, with their Tongues have they deceived thee:
Have not the inspired Pen-men of the New Testament quoted some Texts out of the Old from remote Places and Authors, twisting 'em together as one entire and complex Passage? Doubtless there are Examples of this kind to be met with;
Have not the inspired Penmen of the New Testament quoted Some Texts out of the Old from remote Places and Authors, twisting they together as one entire and complex Passage? Doubtless there Are Examples of this kind to be met with;
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In like manner, these three Verses are to be found at least scatter'd up and down in the Book of Psalms, part in the 5th Ps. 9th v. and part in the 140th Ps. 2d and 3d Verses.
In like manner, these three Verses Are to be found At least scattered up and down in the Book of Psalms, part in the 5th Ps. 9th v. and part in the 140th Ps. 2d and 3d Verses.
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If this answers not Expectation, I add further, That St. Paul in the 3d Chap. to the Romans, has subjoyn'd the 3. Objected Verses, immediately to the 3d v. of the 14th Ps. As it is written (says he,) There is none that doth good, no not one:
If this answers not Expectation, I add further, That Saint Paul in the 3d Chap. to the Roman, has subjoined the 3. Objected Verses, immediately to the 3d v. of the 14th Ps. As it is written (Says he,) There is none that does good, no not one:
Surely St. Paul 's Epistle to the Rom. may at least excuse, if not justifie, this suppos'd Alteration of the Psalms. It is rather to be feared that the Objector himself had a design upon the Scripture:
Surely Saint Paul is Epistle to the Rom. may At least excuse, if not justify, this supposed Alteration of the Psalms. It is rather to be feared that the Objector himself had a Design upon the Scripture:
But above all, with what Effrontery could this learned Man & skill'd in the Original Languages (as he pretends,) tell his Readers, that those three Verses are not in any of the Original Copies? Perhaps his own Party has hitherto believ'd him,
But above all, with what Effrontery could this learned Man & skilled in the Original Languages (as he pretends,) tell his Readers, that those three Verses Are not in any of the Original Copies? Perhaps his own Party has hitherto believed him,
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For (not to take Notice of that absurd saying Original Copies, which he would or should have said Copies of the Original,) what are we to think of the Greek? That certainly is to be accounted One of the Originals,
For (not to take Notice of that absurd saying Original Copies, which he would or should have said Copies of the Original,) what Are we to think of the Greek? That Certainly is to be accounted One of the Originals,
And there I read just as I read in the Liturgy Translation, and as I read in St. Paul. Again I might say with the learned Vossius, that the Greek Copy,
And there I read just as I read in the Liturgy translation, and as I read in Saint Paul. Again I might say with the learned Voss, that the Greek Copy,
Only take this along with you, that (as has been already noted) St. Paul (which also the other holy Writers of the New Testament generally do in other places) follows the Greek, and not the Hebrew Copy in citing this 14th Psalm, which is no contemptible Argument for the Authority of the 70. Translation.
Only take this along with you, that (as has been already noted) Saint Paul (which also the other holy Writers of the New Testament generally do in other places) follows the Greek, and not the Hebrew Copy in citing this 14th Psalm, which is no contemptible Argument for the authority of the 70. translation.
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Briefly, we have this further Advantage on our side, that 'tis more Probable the three controverted Verses might be left out of the Hebrew Copies, by the carelesness of the Transcribers,
Briefly, we have this further Advantage on our side, that it's more Probable the three controverted Verses might be left out of the Hebrew Copies, by the carelessness of the Transcribers,
Yea the Romanists ' emselves in former Ages did so, tho' of late, they have been contrary minded for fear forsooth of mistaking the Word, or corrupting it.
Yea the Romanists ' emselves in former Ages did so, though of late, they have been contrary minded for Fear forsooth of mistaking the Word, or corrupting it.
Besides, why do they suffer the Word to be Transcribed or Printed at all or in any Language? Doubtless the Word of God may be corrupted by Transcribing or Printing it,
Beside, why do they suffer the Word to be Transcribed or Printed At all or in any Language? Doubtless the Word of God may be corrupted by Transcribing or Printing it,
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Why then may not a Learned Priest or Bishop now a days render it into the Italian, as well as Jerom formerly did into the Latine and Dalmatick? As St. Chrysostom into the Armenian, As Ulphilas into the Gothick, Or as the Ancients did every one into his own Tongue.
Why then may not a Learned Priest or Bishop now a days render it into the Italian, as well as Jerome formerly did into the Latin and Dalmatic? As Saint Chrysostom into the Armenian, As Ulphilas into the Gothic, Or as the Ancients did every one into his own Tongue.
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For it was anciently done into many different Tongues says Hesychius of Jerusalem: Into 72. says Anastasius of Antioch: Into innumerable Tongues says St. Chrysostom: Into the Languages of all Nations of the Earth, that had receiv'd the Faith, says Theodoret: Yea into every Tongue under the Sun says Eusebius. In short even at this day, we have a Noble Monument of the Judgment and Practice of Antiquity, I mean the Polyglot Bibles: So that the Catholick Church in the Primitive Times, might have said as the Jews did, 2d Acts, That they heard and read every one in his own Tongue the wonderful Works and WORDS of God.
For it was anciently done into many different Tongues Says Hesychius of Jerusalem: Into 72. Says Anastasius of Antioch: Into innumerable Tongues Says Saint Chrysostom: Into the Languages of all nations of the Earth, that had received the Faith, Says Theodoret: Yea into every Tongue under the Sun Says Eusebius. In short even At this day, we have a Noble Monument of the Judgement and Practice of Antiquity, I mean the Polyglot Bibles: So that the Catholic Church in the Primitive Times, might have said as the jews did, 2d Acts, That they herd and read every one in his own Tongue the wondered Works and WORDS of God.
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But setting aside this, that it should be lawful and safe to have the Scripture Translated into Latin only, is to me a strange Paradox. For what Priviledge has God bestow'd on the Latin more than on other Tongues? All certainly one as well as the other are capable of Mistakes and Corruptions.
But setting aside this, that it should be lawful and safe to have the Scripture Translated into Latin only, is to me a strange Paradox. For what Privilege has God bestowed on the Latin more than on other Tongues? All Certainly one as well as the other Are capable of Mistakes and Corruptions.
Afterwards for the whole World, therefore wrote in the most Vulgar and Common Language the Greek. Yet so as that by degrees it was Translated into every Language, to the end, that the Knowledge of the Lord might cover the Earth,
Afterwards for the Whole World, Therefore wrote in the most vulgar and Common Language the Greek. Yet so as that by Degrees it was Translated into every Language, to the end, that the Knowledge of the Lord might cover the Earth,
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and for the better information of the Romans. Yet who can say that the Evangelists in their Greek, and inspired Histories, continu'd it afterwards in the same Latine Tongue? I never yet somuch as heard of any M. S. or Printed Greek Testament with the Latin Inscription retain'd in it.
and for the better information of the Romans. Yet who can say that the Evangelists in their Greek, and inspired Histories, continued it afterwards in the same Latin Tongue? I never yet So much as herd of any M. S. or Printed Greek Testament with the Latin Inscription retained in it.
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6. It is not adding to the Word, when a new Prophet arising delivers some further Messages to the Churches, which are affixt to the Canon of Scripture.
6. It is not adding to the Word, when a new Prophet arising delivers Some further Messages to the Churches, which Are affixed to the Canon of Scripture.
So that all the following Books of Scripture were, notwithstanding my Text, added to the Canon unto the end of the Revelations, where (for ought we yet know) the Book is shut up in these Words.
So that all the following Books of Scripture were, notwithstanding my Text, added to the Canon unto the end of the Revelations, where (for ought we yet know) the Book is shut up in these Words.
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Wonderful was the Care of the Jews herein, and Religious they were to Superstition (as may be thought) counting the very Letters of the Bible to preserve it intire.
Wonderful was the Care of the jews herein, and Religious they were to Superstition (as may be Thought) counting the very Letters of the bible to preserve it entire.
Instance M. has charg'd the Jews home with this Practice instancing in several Passages out of Ez. Neh. the Psal. Isa. Jer. and Ezek. that were expung'd,
Instance M. has charged the jews home with this Practice instancing in several Passages out of Ezra Neh the Psalm Isaiah Jer. and Ezekiel that were expunged,
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And all the World knows the Papists, in their Catechism at least, have assum'd and exercis'd a like expurgatory Power, upon the second Commandment. Much more,
And all the World knows the Papists, in their Catechism At least, have assumed and exercised a like expurgatory Power, upon the second Commandment. Much more,
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2. Then we diminish from the Word, when we reject whole Books, as the Sadducees and Samaritans of Old did all but the 5. Books of Moses, and as many over Subtil and Wickedly Critical Wits among the Christians have done, calling into Question many intire Books of the New Testament,
2. Then we diminish from the Word, when we reject Whole Books, as the Sadducees and Samaritans of Old did all but the 5. Books of Moses, and as many over Subtle and Wickedly Critical Wits among the Christians have done, calling into Question many entire Books of the New Testament,
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That they had the Light within 'em, to guide 'em into all Truth, That they had other Lights without 'em, The Writings of Holy and Learned Men, The assistance of Bishops and Priests and the infallible Popes, The daily Conversation of the Faithful,
That they had the Light within they, to guide they into all Truth, That they had other Lights without they, The Writings of Holy and Learned Men, The assistance of Bishops and Priests and the infallible Popes, The daily Conversation of the Faithful,
There is a pernicions Law among the Romanists, forbidding the People to Read the Scripture, which is a great Diminution of at least the Honour, the Sufficiency and Perspicuity of the Word.
There is a pernicious Law among the Romanists, forbidding the People to Read the Scripture, which is a great Diminution of At least the Honour, the Sufficiency and Perspicuity of the Word.
'Tis pretended that it was found, certissimo Experimento, that ignorant and malicious Men did improve it unto Errours and Heresies by mistaking or depraving its meaning.
It's pretended that it was found, certissimo Experimento, that ignorant and malicious Men did improve it unto Errors and Heresies by mistaking or depraving its meaning.
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For our Predecessors in the Faith, I mean, the Ancient Fathers, this Obj. notwithstanding, were wont constantly to call upon all the Faithful without distinction to read the Word, telling 'em, It was not like Plato's Philosophy,
For our Predecessors in the Faith, I mean, the Ancient Father's, this Object notwithstanding, were wont constantly to call upon all the Faithful without distinction to read the Word, telling they, It was not like Plato's Philosophy,
Shall I, by the way, crave leave to offer you a Demonstration (of my own for any thing that I know) against our Adversaries certissimum Experimentum, and that out of the Scripture it self too,
Shall I, by the Way, crave leave to offer you a Demonstration (of my own for any thing that I know) against our Adversaries certissimum Experimentum, and that out of the Scripture it self too,
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See then the second Epistle of Peter 1 chap. 19. v. We have also a more sure word of Prophesy whereunto ye do well to take heed as unto a Light that shineth in a dark place, compar'd with the 16. v. of the 3 d chap. of the same Epistle, As also in all his Epistles, our beloved Brother Paul has written speaking in 'em of these things, in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unstable and unlearned wrest,
See then the second Epistle of Peter 1 chap. 19. v. We have also a more sure word of Prophesy whereunto you do well to take heed as unto a Light that shines in a dark place, compared with the 16. v. of the 3 worser chap. of the same Epistle, As also in all his Epistles, our Beloved Brother Paul has written speaking in they of these things, in which Are Some things hard to be understood, which they that Are unstable and unlearned wrest,
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That which Peter the first Pope or Bishop of Rome (and Paul too) commended and encourag'd the People to, (sc. to take heed or to give attendance unto the reading of the Word,
That which Peter the First Pope or Bishop of Room (and Paul too) commended and encouraged the People to, (sc. to take heed or to give attendance unto the reading of the Word,
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and to their own Destruction) that ought not now be deny'd the People, because forsooth there be at this day also some among us that wrest it to their own Destruction:
and to their own Destruction) that ought not now be denied the People, Because forsooth there be At this day also Some among us that wrest it to their own Destruction:
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It was then an impudent Presumption, crimen laesae Majestatis in the Council of Constance, to take upon 'em to decree with a non-obstante, that tho' the Scripture says, Drink ye all of this, yet the Laity (to whom also they confess it was spoken) shall not drink thereof.
It was then an impudent Presumption, crimen laesae Majestatis in the Council of Constance, to take upon they to Decree with a non-obstante, that though the Scripture Says, Drink you all of this, yet the Laity (to whom also they confess it was spoken) shall not drink thereof.
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Yet for the proof of that very Proposition himself relies and exhorts the Faithful to rely rather on the Word of Prophesy, the Scripture, as a more sure Testimony.
Yet for the proof of that very Proposition himself relies and exhorts the Faithful to rely rather on the Word of Prophesy, the Scripture, as a more sure Testimony.
Surer than what? Why surer than any private Spirit or private Interpretation, tho' of the Infallible Peter himself: Surer than seeing Christ's Transfiguration:
Surer than what? Why Surer than any private Spirit or private Interpretation, though of the Infallible Peter himself: Surer than seeing Christ's Transfiguration:
And yet the private Spirit and Light within, forsooth, or that Planetary and false Light of Peters Successors without, must in these unhappy days of ours give check to the plain Testimony of Scripture, and be preferr'd before it;
And yet the private Spirit and Light within, forsooth, or that Planetary and false Light of Peter's Successors without, must in these unhappy days of ours give check to the plain Testimony of Scripture, and be preferred before it;
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In short, what amounts all these spiritual Whymseys to? But the setting up either that more dimn Light at Rome, or the private Light of every Mans own Breast at home above that more sure Word of Scripture, whereunto we should do well to take heed.
In short, what amounts all these spiritual Whymseys to? But the setting up either that more dim Light At Room, or the private Light of every men own Breast At home above that more sure Word of Scripture, whereunto we should do well to take heed.
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or by his own dark-Lanthorne in his hand, refusing the Light of the Sun by Day, which notwithstanding affords a much clearer Light and safer Conduct to the Traveller. Lastly,
or by his own dark-Lanthorne in his hand, refusing the Light of the Sun by Day, which notwithstanding affords a much clearer Light and safer Conduct to the Traveller. Lastly,
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2. We both add to the Word and diminish from it, when we alter it, especially so as that it carries quite another Sense than what was intended by the Spirit of God.
2. We both add to the Word and diminish from it, when we altar it, especially so as that it carries quite Another Sense than what was intended by the Spirit of God.
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The Apostles ' emselves had from the beginning exercis'd the Offices of Preaching the Word, of Administring the Sacraments and of Dispensing the Alms gather'd at the Lords Supper.
The Apostles ' emselves had from the beginning exercised the Offices of Preaching the Word, of Administering the Sacraments and of Dispensing the Alms gathered At the lords Supper.
But the Church multiplying and business increasing upon their hands, there happen'd some Occasion of Complaint about the unequal distribution of the said Publick Alms. Whereupon the Apostles order'd the multitude, To seek out Seven Men of Honest report,
But the Church multiplying and business increasing upon their hands, there happened Some Occasion of Complaint about the unequal distribution of the said Public Alms. Whereupon the Apostles ordered the multitude, To seek out Seven Men of Honest report,
In proof of this (if any should doubt it) I appeal to all the MSS and Printed Copies of the Greek Testament, I appeal to all the Collections of various Readings, I appeal to the Bibles into whatever Language Translated, I appeal to all the English Versions and Impressions till of late,
In proof of this (if any should doubt it) I appeal to all the MSS and Printed Copies of the Greek Testament, I appeal to all the Collections of various Readings, I appeal to the Bibles into whatever Language Translated, I appeal to all the English Versions and Impressions till of late,
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and mannaged with all Care & Faithfulness) is able to carry me, I must say, that it crept in first in the Year 1638. In that very Year, there was a Fair Bible in Folio Printed at Cambridge with this Erralum, and this is the first time I have yet been able to discover the Corruption.
and managed with all Care & Faithfulness) is able to carry me, I must say, that it crept in First in the Year 1638. In that very Year, there was a Fair bible in Folio Printed At Cambridge with this Erralum, and this is the First time I have yet been able to discover the Corruption.
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and to speak out this great Truth to at least the seeming Dishonour of my own Mother University, from whose Breasts I suckt in all that little Knowledge I pretend unto.
and to speak out this great Truth to At least the seeming Dishonour of my own Mother university, from whose Breasts I sucked in all that little Knowledge I pretend unto.
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And this too in the Presence and the Hearing of some of the most Ingenious and Learned Children of her Rival Sister, who has (for ought I can learn) been somewhat happier in this kind.
And this too in the Presence and the Hearing of Some of the most Ingenious and Learned Children of her Rival Sister, who has (for ought I can Learn) been somewhat Happier in this kind.
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yet I must call into Question the Dissenters, as Persons suspected to have secretly contributed to the Corruption of this Place, at least, to the Continuance and Increase of it,
yet I must call into Question the Dissenters, as Persons suspected to have secretly contributed to the Corruption of this Place, At least, to the Continuance and Increase of it,
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and bound ' emselves under a Curse to Extripate it, and England, even a great part of the Universities ' emselves, running into the same excess of riot.
and bound ' emselves under a Curse to Extripate it, and England, even a great part of the Universities ' emselves, running into the same excess of riot.
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or to Connive at it's Corruption, except they shall be thought Felones de se, and willingly and knavishly to destroy what they endeavour zealously to establish.
or to Connive At it's Corruption, except they shall be Thought Felons de see, and willingly and knavishly to destroy what they endeavour zealously to establish.
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Nor will any one of Sense believe, that the Episcopal Party were willing to have that thrust out of the Scripture, upon which their Church Government seems to be built;
Nor will any one of Sense believe, that the Episcopal Party were willing to have that thrust out of the Scripture, upon which their Church Government seems to be built;
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4. That Party ought in all Reason to be Suspected of foul Play herein, who, admitting they did not at first on set, purpose, contrive the Corruption of this place,
4. That Party ought in all Reason to be Suspected of foul Play herein, who, admitting they did not At First on Set, purpose, contrive the Corruption of this place,
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yet now, belike, contribute to the Confirming and Vindicating it, and under the Colour of this new Text of Scripture, assert and support the new Popular Government of the Church,
yet now, belike, contribute to the Confirming and Vindicating it, and under the Colour of this new Text of Scripture, assert and support the new Popular Government of the Church,
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how that a Cameronian (one of the most rigid Sects of the Scotch Presbyterians) Preaching some years since concerning the Peoples Power of setting up their own Teachers,
how that a Cameronian (one of the most rigid Sects of the Scotch Presbyterians) Preaching Some Years since Concerning the Peoples Power of setting up their own Teachers,
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& having confirm'd his Point with some Reasons of his own (the Principal whereof was, I guess, that it was most agreeable to the Inclination of the Scotch Nation, which is just such another Reason as an Adulterer also might give for his Wantonness.)
& having confirmed his Point with Some Reasons of his own (the Principal whereof was, I guess, that it was most agreeable to the Inclination of the Scotch nation, which is just such Another Reason as an Adulterer also might give for his Wantonness.)
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but to turn to their Bible, and so sent them incontinently to the 6. Act. 3. v. where they might find their Character in these Words — Whom YE (the Multitude of Believers) may appoint over this Business.
but to turn to their bible, and so sent them incontinently to the 6. Act. 3. v. where they might find their Character in these Words — Whom you (the Multitude of Believers) may appoint over this Business.
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If once the Fountainhead be poyson'd, the Streams will be so too, and from thenceforth we shall never be able to distinguish between the Doctrines and Will of God,
If once the Fountainhead be poisoned, the Streams will be so too, and from thenceforth we shall never be able to distinguish between the Doctrines and Will of God,
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The Adversaries of Christianity, with design to overthrow the whole Frame of our Religion, have already endeavour'd to take advantage of those numerous and various Lections, which in times of darkness and ignorance heretofore stole into the Greek Testament (as I find it taken notice of in a Learned Preface to a late Edition) what then will they say, when they observe the purest Kirk in the World (as is pretended) tempering with,
The Adversaries of Christianity, with Design to overthrow the Whole Frame of our Religion, have already endeavoured to take advantage of those numerous and various Lections, which in times of darkness and ignorance heretofore stole into the Greek Testament (as I find it taken notice of in a Learned Preface to a late Edition) what then will they say, when they observe the Purest Kirk in the World (as is pretended) tempering with,
Let us leave that vile Artifice to our Adversaries on both hands. Truth needs not such feeble Supports, but is indeed very much disparag'd and weaken'd thereby.
Let us leave that vile Artifice to our Adversaries on both hands. Truth needs not such feeble Supports, but is indeed very much disparaged and weakened thereby.
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Let us take to our selves the Example of St. Paul — We are not (says he reflecting upon the Corinthian Schismaticks) as many which corrupt the Word of God:
Let us take to our selves the Exampl of Saint Paul — We Are not (Says he reflecting upon the Corinthian Schismatics) as many which corrupt the Word of God:
2. But above all, and with all Submission, I would beg of those, who are in Authority and do humbly propose, that some effectual course be taken to make amends for this at first (I am willing to believe) unfortunate oversight committed (I am asham'd to repeat where) and to vindicate this Place in the Acts from the Injury it has suffer'd these Fifty Years past, and upward.
2. But above all, and with all Submission, I would beg of those, who Are in authority and do humbly propose, that Some effectual course be taken to make amends for this At First (I am willing to believe) unfortunate oversight committed (I am ashamed to repeat where) and to vindicate this Place in the Acts from the Injury it has suffered these Fifty years past, and upward.
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What then if one of every Edition thus deprav'd, or at least one for all, were serv'd after the same manner in perpetuam rei Memoriam, and to expose the craftiness of those Circumcellians among us, who to advance their design, do not stick, it seems, to promote it by Falshood;
What then if one of every Edition thus depraved, or At least one for all, were served After the same manner in perpetuam rei Memoriam, and to expose the craftiness of those Circumcellians among us, who to advance their Design, do not stick, it seems, to promote it by Falsehood;
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But upon Examination, having found the first accidental slip repeated since in at least half a dozen Impressions of the Bible here in England, and having now just Reason to suspect the Scotch Bibles generally faulty in this Passage;
But upon Examination, having found the First accidental slip repeated since in At least half a dozen Impressions of the bible Here in England, and having now just Reason to suspect the Scotch Bibles generally faulty in this Passage;
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For is it Possible to believe, that One unhappy mistake should be so successful, as to have got into so many Editions without the helping hand of some wily and undermining Schismatick.
For is it Possible to believe, that One unhappy mistake should be so successful, as to have god into so many Editions without the helping hand of Some wily and undermining Schismatic.
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But principally, whereas now it begins to be avow'd for good and vendible Ware, expos'd and sold publickly in the Market, can any One continue to believe it still an Unwilling and Excusable Error? Or rather, is it not fit to be treated as Counterfeit and for bidden Commodities are? That is, in plain terms (as I said) cast into the Fire.
But principally, whereas now it begins to be avowed for good and vendible Ware, exposed and sold publicly in the Market, can any One continue to believe it still an Unwilling and Excusable Error? Or rather, is it not fit to be treated as Counterfeit and for bidden Commodities Are? That is, in plain terms (as I said) cast into the Fire.
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and set up for Authentic, at least, for a various Lection, whereby the Popular Government of the Church, may, in a few more Years, gain an Appearance of Divine Authority,
and Set up for Authentic, At least, for a various Lection, whereby the Popular Government of the Church, may, in a few more years, gain an Appearance of Divine authority,
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All which consider'd the Warmth I have shew'd upon this Occasion (if any before accounted it such) will now, I hope, be allow'd Reasonable and not Unserviceable to the Word and to the Church of God, to this Part of it especially among us, by Law Divine & Human Establish'd.
All which considered the Warmth I have showed upon this Occasion (if any before accounted it such) will now, I hope, be allowed Reasonable and not Unserviceable to the Word and to the Church of God, to this Part of it especially among us, by Law Divine & Human Established.
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Anastasius Patr. of Ant. apud Ʋserii Hist. Dogma. Multarum Gentium linguis Scriptura Translata docet falsa esse quae addita sunt. Hieron Praefat. ad 4. Evang.
Anastasius Patron of Ant apud Ʋserii Hist. Dogma. Multarum Gentium linguis Scripture Translata docet Falsa esse Quae addita sunt. Hieron Praeface and 4. Evangelist
By Tho. Buck, and Rog. Daniel Printers to the Ʋniversity: The latter of which was indeed the mannager of the Press, and in the Interest of that Presbyterian Party.
By Tho. Buck, and Rog. daniel Printers to the Ʋniversity: The latter of which was indeed the manager of the Press, and in the Interest of that Presbyterian Party.
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