A sermon preached before the Right Honourable George Earl of Berkeley, Governour, and the Company of Merchants of England trading into the Levant Seas at St. Peters Church in Broadstreet, January, 25, 1680 / by Charles Hickman ...
IN these words our Saviour determines the great Controversie which had long depended between the Jews and Samaritans, as it was proposed to him by the woman of Samaria, in these words.
IN these words our Saviour determines the great Controversy which had long depended between the jews and Samaritans, as it was proposed to him by the woman of Samaria, in these words.
Therefore for the full, and profitable understanding of my Text, I shall consider 1. The difference between the Jews and Samaritans. 2. Our Saviours method of reconciling it,
Therefore for the full, and profitable understanding of my Text, I shall Consider 1. The difference between the jews and Samaritans. 2. Our Saviors method of reconciling it,
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When the Tribes of Israel were carried Captive into Assyria, the King of that Land transplanted several Inhabitants of Babylon, and the Neighbouring Provinces there,
When the Tribes of Israel were carried Captive into Assyria, the King of that Land transplanted several Inhabitants of Babylon, and the Neighbouring Provinces there,
and placed them in the Country of Samaria: where at the first they worshipped their own Gods, without any respect to the God of Israel. But being terrified by Lions which infested their Land, they wisely imputed this their danger to some mistake in their Religion, concluding that the God of the Land had brought this Calamity upon them for the neglect of his own worship, for they knew not the manner of the God of the Land. Upon complaint hereof their King sent them one of the Priests of Israel to instruct them;
and placed them in the Country of Samaria: where At the First they worshipped their own God's, without any respect to the God of Israel. But being terrified by Lions which infested their Land, they wisely imputed this their danger to Some mistake in their Religion, concluding that the God of the Land had brought this Calamity upon them for the neglect of his own worship, for they knew not the manner of the God of the Land. Upon complaint hereof their King sent them one of the Priests of Israel to instruct them;
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Nevertheless though they feared the Lord, yet they served their Graven Images also, for they thought they had sufficiently appeased the God of the Land by appointing Sacrifices to him,
Nevertheless though they feared the Lord, yet they served their Graved Images also, for they Thought they had sufficiently appeased the God of the Land by appointing Sacrifices to him,
Howbeit this was not the Antiquity pleaded by the woman in my Text, neither were these the Fathers which she affirmed to have worshipped in the mountain, but as Nations,
Howbeit this was not the Antiquity pleaded by the woman in my Text, neither were these the Father's which she affirmed to have worshipped in the mountain, but as nations,
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For the Authority of Salmaneser not being sufficient to establish a Church in opposition to the Temple of Jerusalem, they could find out no better expedient both to quiet their own Consciences,
For the authority of Shalmaneser not being sufficient to establish a Church in opposition to the Temple of Jerusalem, they could find out no better expedient both to quiet their own Consciences,
and answer the objections of their Adversaries the Jews, than by pleading a greater Antiquity for their Religion than the Jews themselves pretended to,
and answer the objections of their Adversaries the jews, than by pleading a greater Antiquity for their Religion than the jews themselves pretended to,
and this was no hard thing to prove. For we read Gen. xxviii. that Jacob travelling over this mountain to Padan-Aram, saw a vision of Angels ascending and descending;
and this was no hard thing to prove. For we read Gen. xxviii. that Jacob traveling over this mountain to Padan-aram, saw a vision of Angels ascending and descending;
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and he would surely pay his tenths. And Gen. xxxiii. at his return he did buy this parcel of ground and built an Altar there and called it El Elohe Israel. (i. e.) God the God of Israel, according as he promised.
and he would surely pay his tenths. And Gen. xxxiii. At his return he did buy this parcel of ground and built an Altar there and called it El Elohim Israel. (i. e.) God the God of Israel, according as he promised.
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for so we read in the forecited chap. of 2 Kings, Then one of the Priests whom they had carried away from Samaria, came and dwelt in Bethel and taught them how they should fear the Lord.
for so we read in the forecited chap. of 2 Kings, Then one of the Priests whom they had carried away from Samaria, Come and dwelled in Bethel and taught them how they should Fear the Lord.
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Here we find a very plausible pretence for the Samaritan service, and since it was so contrary both to their ease and interest to go up to Jerusalem to Sacrifice, no wonder if they made use of this Argument to serve God nearer home.
Here we find a very plausible pretence for the Samaritan service, and since it was so contrary both to their ease and Interest to go up to Jerusalem to Sacrifice, no wonder if they made use of this Argument to serve God nearer home.
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That by their Fathers they reckon'd from their Father Jacob we may conclude. 1. Because Jacob, as we have heard did really worship in that Mountain. 2. Because they call Jacob Father with a particular expression of Reverence;
That by their Father's they reckoned from their Father Jacob we may conclude. 1. Because Jacob, as we have herd did really worship in that Mountain. 2. Because they call Jacob Father with a particular expression of reverence;
as indeed they were, Schismaticks and Apostates from the Church of Israel, they had then exposed themselves to that terrible objection from the Jews, Where was your Religion before Salmaneser? Whereas now they could confidently say to the Jews themselves, where was your Religion before Solomon? when they thought their own as Ancient as their Father Jacob.
as indeed they were, Schismatics and Apostates from the Church of Israel, they had then exposed themselves to that terrible objection from the jews, Where was your Religion before Shalmaneser? Whereas now they could confidently say to the jews themselves, where was your Religion before Solomon? when they Thought their own as Ancient as their Father Jacob.
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And no wonder that they should call Jacob Father, and pretend to be of the seed of Israel. For though after the Captivity the Land was at first inhabited by the Babylonish Nations,
And no wonder that they should call Jacob Father, and pretend to be of the seed of Israel. For though After the Captivity the Land was At First inhabited by the Babylonish nations,
Novelties were still delightful to this unstable people, and they were always flexible to every evil way, only stifnecked when they should return unto the truth.
Novelties were still delightful to this unstable people, and they were always flexible to every evil Way, only Stiffnecked when they should return unto the truth.
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But if their calling Jacob Father be not a sufficient proof that they were of the same Original with the Jews, yet we may well judg they were Brethren, by the wrongs they did one to another.
But if their calling Jacob Father be not a sufficient proof that they were of the same Original with the jews, yet we may well judge they were Brothers, by the wrongs they did one to Another.
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and the difference of their Religion (little as it was, in respect of other Nations) bred such a distance and strangeness in their Conversation, that though they slighted all the world besides,
and the difference of their Religion (little as it was, in respect of other nations) bred such a distance and strangeness in their Conversation, that though they slighted all the world beside,
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The Jews accounted all Nations as strangers to them, but the Samaritans as their enemies, which shews that they looked not upon them as Proselytes to their Church, but Apostates from their Communion.
The jews accounted all nations as Strangers to them, but the Samaritans as their enemies, which shows that they looked not upon them as Proselytes to their Church, but Apostates from their Communion.
Therefore there was no Neighbourhood or Correspondence amongst them, which made the woman admire and say, How is that thou being a Jew askest water of me who am a woman of Samaria.
Therefore there was no Neighbourhood or Correspondence among them, which made the woman admire and say, How is that thou being a Jew askest water of me who am a woman of Samaria.
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because they were almost, but not altogether of the same Religion — En quo discordia cives Perduxit miseros — 'Tis strange that the worship of God, which was designed to unite the minds of men,
Because they were almost, but not altogether of the same Religion — En quo Discordia cives Perduxit miseros — It's strange that the worship of God, which was designed to unite the minds of men,
To this, and to the whole controversie between them, our Saviour makes answer in three distinct Heads. 1. To the place of Worship. 2. To the object of Worship. 3. To the manner of Worship.
To this, and to the Whole controversy between them, our Saviour makes answer in three distinct Heads. 1. To the place of Worship. 2. To the Object of Worship. 3. To the manner of Worship.
therefore their worship was particular, and their Religion local, being continually celebrated in one place. Which place in former days, whilst Israel was a Sojourning Nation, was changeable at pleasure: and removed with their tents.
Therefore their worship was particular, and their Religion local, being continually celebrated in one place. Which place in former days, while Israel was a Sojourning nation, was changeable At pleasure: and removed with their tents.
then were all their Sacrifices consigned to the House of God, which was built at Jerusalem, according as he had foretold, Deut. xii. 5. But unto the place which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your Tribes, to put his name there,
then were all their Sacrifices consigned to the House of God, which was built At Jerusalem, according as he had foretold, Deuteronomy xii. 5. But unto the place which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your Tribes, to put his name there,
even to his habitation shall ye seek, and thither shall ye come, and thither shall ye bring your burnt Offerings, your Sacrifices, and your Tithes.
even to his habitation shall you seek, and thither shall you come, and thither shall you bring your burned Offerings, your Sacrifices, and your Tithes.
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and vowed to offer up his Tithes at Bethel, yet now they would only be accepted at the Temple in Jerusalem; and neither Prince nor people could separate themselves from the worship of that place (as the Samaritans did) without the guilt of disobedience and Schism.
and vowed to offer up his Tithes At Bethel, yet now they would only be accepted At the Temple in Jerusalem; and neither Prince nor people could separate themselves from the worship of that place (as the Samaritans did) without the guilt of disobedience and Schism.
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The time is coming when the partition-wall shall be broken down, and all Nations shall be equally admitted to the worship of God, without any compliance to the Discipline of the Jewish Church, which being both temporary,
The time is coming when the partition-wall shall be broken down, and all nations shall be equally admitted to the worship of God, without any compliance to the Discipline of the Jewish Church, which being both temporary,
children unto Abraham. The mighty Fabrick should fall down, and in three days a more glorious than that should be erected instead thereof. So much for the Place.
children unto Abraham. The mighty Fabric should fallen down, and in three days a more glorious than that should be erected instead thereof. So much for the Place.
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yet they kept their Idols, and graven Images in their houses, and worshiped according to our Saviours words, they knew not what. In this respect our Saviour adjudges the Cause to the Jewish side, alledging that though the Ceremonial part of their worship was now expiring,
yet they kept their Idols, and graved Images in their houses, and worshipped according to our Saviors words, they knew not what. In this respect our Saviour adjudges the Cause to the Jewish side, alleging that though the Ceremonial part of their worship was now expiring,
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They are the only Church which truly acknowledges the only true God, and therefore Salvation is of the Jews and from them it shall be derived to all other Nations.
They Are the only Church which truly acknowledges the only true God, and Therefore Salvation is of the jews and from them it shall be derived to all other nations.
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whilst they measured their obedience by these dead works of the Law, and their devotion only by hearing or repeating the forms prescribed by Moses; then could this people draw nigh unto God with their mouths,
while they measured their Obedience by these dead works of the Law, and their devotion only by hearing or repeating the forms prescribed by Moses; then could this people draw High unto God with their mouths,
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and they could return to their sins with this satisfaction, that the scape-Goat, in the wilderness had carryed off all their transgressions that were past,
and they could return to their Sins with this satisfaction, that the scape-Goat, in the Wilderness had carried off all their transgressions that were passed,
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Therefore for the instruction of both Jew and Samaritan, our Saviour tells them that The hour cometh and now when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth.
Therefore for the instruction of both Jew and Samaritan, our Saviour tells them that The hour comes and now when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth.
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In Spirit first, to distinguish the Gospel-service from the shadows of the Jewish Law, which in Scripture are called carnal ordinances. And then in Truth to divide it from the Samaritan Idolatry, and all other superstitious errors.
In Spirit First, to distinguish the Gospel-service from the shadows of the Jewish Law, which in Scripture Are called carnal ordinances. And then in Truth to divide it from the Samaritan Idolatry, and all other superstitious errors.
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To worship in Spirit therefore is to bow the knees of our heart, and not content our selves with the outward devotion of the body alone, which could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the Conscience;
To worship in Spirit Therefore is to bow the knees of our heart, and not content our selves with the outward devotion of the body alone, which could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the Conscience;
but to offer up the only acceptable Sacrifice of a broken and contrite Spirit. To worship God in Truth is to worship the true God in such a manner as he has directed, without profaning his service,
but to offer up the only acceptable Sacrifice of a broken and contrite Spirit. To worship God in Truth is to worship the true God in such a manner as he has directed, without profaning his service,
as the Samaritans did, by a mixture of Heathenish Superstitions, and Idols which are called lies. And those who thus worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth, our Saviour terms the true worshippers: for the discovery of whom I proceed in the third place to apply the former discourse to the present times, that by our Saviours deciding this Controversie, we may be able to pass some judgment upon the Controversies of these our days, which have so miserably rent our Nation,
as the Samaritans did, by a mixture of Heathenish Superstitions, and Idols which Are called lies. And those who thus worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth, our Saviour terms the true worshippers: for the discovery of whom I proceed in the third place to apply the former discourse to the present times, that by our Saviors deciding this Controversy, we may be able to pass Some judgement upon the Controversies of these our days, which have so miserably rend our nation,
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so I hope none will be offended at this charitable design, especially in defence of that Church whereof of we all here profess our selves to be Members.
so I hope none will be offended At this charitable Design, especially in defence of that Church whereof of we all Here profess our selves to be Members.
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They will impose their own fancies upon others with that eagerness, as if they really were, what they falsly stile them, the only Divine Truths, and immediate Revelations of God;
They will impose their own fancies upon Others with that eagerness, as if they really were, what they falsely style them, the only Divine Truths, and immediate Revelations of God;
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like the overflowing of a River, it spreads itself far and wide; and our thoughts, which are ungovernable in themselves, cannot be overruled by any power.
like the overflowing of a River, it spreads itself Far and wide; and our thoughts, which Are ungovernable in themselves, cannot be overruled by any power.
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and no Authority is so great as that which governs in our own breast? 'Tis a happiness in this, that neither tribulation nor anguish, persecution nor death, principalities nor powers, can separate us from the love of Christ, and the Faith in his Name;
and no authority is so great as that which governs in our own breast? It's a happiness in this, that neither tribulation nor anguish, persecution nor death, principalities nor Powers, can separate us from the love of christ, and the Faith in his Name;
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but 'tis a misfortune likewise, that neither height nor depth, nor Angels nor Men, nor things present nor things to come, can reclaim us from a false Religion,
but it's a misfortune likewise, that neither height nor depth, nor Angels nor Men, nor things present nor things to come, can reclaim us from a false Religion,
And since every Party and Faction, how erroneous soever, does yet conclude it self to be in the right, from hence we may learn that the True Religion must not, because it cannot, be propagated by violence and blood;
And since every Party and Faction, how erroneous soever, does yet conclude it self to be in the right, from hence we may Learn that the True Religion must not, Because it cannot, be propagated by violence and blood;
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With what pretence then of Piety, or Christianity, can the enemies of our Faith justifie their reproachful and despightful usage of us? That they should endeavour thus by Fire and Sword, to extirpate our Lives together with our Religion,
With what pretence then of Piety, or Christianity, can the enemies of our Faith justify their reproachful and Spiteful usage of us? That they should endeavour thus by Fire and Sword, to extirpate our Lives together with our Religion,
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That they should Excommunicate us from their Society with the out-cast of the people, and brand a whole Church with the hateful title of wicked, and prophane.
That they should Excommunicate us from their Society with the outcast of the people, and brand a Whole Church with the hateful title of wicked, and profane.
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to be industrious for the union and consent of her Children, and favourably charitable to all peaceful Dissenters? Nay is she not upbraided for being so? Is not this her Charity and Kindness become her reproach,
to be Industria for the Union and consent of her Children, and favourably charitable to all peaceful Dissenters? Nay is she not upbraided for being so? Is not this her Charity and Kindness become her reproach,
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When his Disciples would have called down fire from Heaven to punish their unkindness, he reproved their unwarranted Zeal, saying Ye Know not what Spirit ye are of, though their worship was Idolatrous,
When his Disciples would have called down fire from Heaven to Punish their unkindness, he reproved their unwarranted Zeal, saying You Know not what Spirit you Are of, though their worship was Idolatrous,
and how weak the Vertue of the best of us, when compared with those infinite unmeasurable powers which are in the Fountain and Foundation of all our good? And then how small will the distance appear between us men? 'Tis like the dividing of a tittle, the whole is so small, that nothing but a Magnifying-Glass can discover the difference of the parts. One Star differeth from another Star in Glory,
and how weak the Virtue of the best of us, when compared with those infinite unmeasurable Powers which Are in the Fountain and Foundation of all our good? And then how small will the distance appear between us men? It's like the dividing of a tittle, the Whole is so small, that nothing but a Magnifying-Glass can discover the difference of the parts. One Star differeth from Another Star in Glory,
Therefore why boastest thou thy self, O vain man, as if all the treasures of vertue and knowledg were centered in thy own breast? Who is ignorant and thou art not ignorant, who is sinful and thou art not so? Despise not then the weakness of thy Brother, lest thou also be despised;
Therefore why boastest thou thy self, Oh vain man, as if all the treasures of virtue and knowledge were centered in thy own breast? Who is ignorant and thou art not ignorant, who is sinful and thou art not so? Despise not then the weakness of thy Brother, lest thou also be despised;
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Then shall thy worship be always acceptable in his sight, and by granting thy humble Petitions, he will turn all thy Prayers into Praises and Thanksgiving.
Then shall thy worship be always acceptable in his sighed, and by granting thy humble Petitions, he will turn all thy Prayers into Praises and Thanksgiving.
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This is the first Character of the true worship taken from the temper of the worshippers, 'tis our Saviours own Rule, Ye shall know them by their fruits, and the Fruits of the Gospel we know, are Peace, Charity, Humility and Love;
This is the First Character of the true worship taken from the temper of the worshippers, it's our Saviors own Rule, You shall know them by their fruits, and the Fruits of the Gospel we know, Are Peace, Charity, Humility and Love;
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Love is the fulfilling of the Law, and the great glory of the Gospel, and where this virtue is wanting there can be no pretence of Godliness, no shew of a Christian Church.
Love is the fulfilling of the Law, and the great glory of the Gospel, and where this virtue is wanting there can be no pretence of Godliness, no show of a Christian Church.
and Antiquity is on our side, and where was your Church before Luther? To this the Answer is as obvious as true, Our Fathers worshiped at Rome, but not all our Fathers;
and Antiquity is on our side, and where was your Church before Luther? To this the Answer is as obvious as true, Our Father's worshipped At Rome, but not all our Father's;
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for from the beginning there were several pious and learned Fathers and Martyrs of the Christian faith, that own'd no dependence upon the Church of Rome. There was then a Roman, but not a Roman Catholick Church.
for from the beginning there were several pious and learned Father's and Martyrs of the Christian faith, that owned no dependence upon the Church of Room. There was then a Roman, but not a Roman Catholic Church.
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It was not Christian Humility and the Primitive Simplicity of the Gospel, but Pride and Secular Interest that mov'd the later Pastors of that Church to bring all Nations under their yoke.
It was not Christian Humility and the Primitive Simplicity of the Gospel, but Pride and Secular Interest that moved the later Pastors of that Church to bring all nations under their yoke.
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'Twas that Lordly humour which our Saviour reprov'd in the sons of Zebedee, when they strove to be accounted greatest, telling them that this ambition more became the Heathens than his Disciples;
'Twas that Lordly humour which our Saviour reproved in the Sons of Zebedee, when they strove to be accounted greatest, telling them that this ambition more became the heathens than his Disciples;
If there must still be one Holy City to which all the tribes must go up, certainly Jerusalem, that City of Peace, had been a fitter place for the Seat of that Universal Empire,
If there must still be one Holy city to which all the tribes must go up, Certainly Jerusalem, that city of Peace, had been a fitter place for the Seat of that Universal Empire,
If that time of liberty be come when our worship shall not be confined either to the Temple of Jerusalem, or the Mountain of Samaria, we may also conclude;
If that time of liberty be come when our worship shall not be confined either to the Temple of Jerusalem, or the Mountain of Samaria, we may also conclude;
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but in all things they submitted themselves to the word of God, as their only Universal Infallible Judg. And there was our Church before Luther, and even before Popery it self.
but in all things they submitted themselves to the word of God, as their only Universal Infallible Judges And there was our Church before Luther, and even before Popery it self.
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But now since her innovoations are multiplyed, and she has departed from the Truth, no wonder if we forsake her in those things wherein she has forsaken Christ,
But now since her innovoations Are multiplied, and she has departed from the Truth, no wonder if we forsake her in those things wherein she has forsaken christ,
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Her Fathers which worshipped in that place, will not now justifie these degenerated Children, and since they boast so much of their antiquity, we must needs reckon the date of their worship,
Her Father's which worshipped in that place, will not now justify these degenerated Children, and since they boast so much of their antiquity, we must needs reckon the date of their worship,
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which necessity being now removed, a separation from the Publick Assemblies upon the bare account of Christian Liberty, grounded upon that Practice of the Apostles, is no move justifiable,
which necessity being now removed, a separation from the Public Assemblies upon the bore account of Christian Liberty, grounded upon that Practice of the Apostles, is not move justifiable,
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than that of the Samaritans from the Jewish Church upon the Authority of their Father Jacob. 'Tis as if we should say, Our Fathers the Apostles admitted none into the Church by Baptism,
than that of the Samaritans from the Jewish Church upon the authority of their Father Jacob. It's as if we should say, Our Father's the Apostles admitted none into the Church by Baptism,
so deceitful may an Argument prove drawn from the practice of our Fathers, if we make not allowance for the different circumstances, and necessities of the times.
so deceitful may an Argument prove drawn from the practice of our Father's, if we make not allowance for the different Circumstances, and necessities of the times.
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And so may we also say to the Romanists, ye worship Idols, Graven Images, Reliques, Sepulchres, Miraculous Trifles, Superstitious Legends, and ye know not what.
And so may we also say to the Romanists, you worship Idols, Graved Images, Relics, Sepulchres, Miraculous Trifles, Superstitious Legends, and you know not what.
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The fourth and last remark upon the worshippers of these times, may be concerning the manner of their worship, which our Saviour has commanded to be in Spirit and in Truth.
The fourth and last remark upon the worshippers of these times, may be Concerning the manner of their worship, which our Saviour has commanded to be in Spirit and in Truth.
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By Spirit here we must understand, first, the faculties of the Soul, which is the Spirit of a man; and secondly the gifts of the Holy Ghost, which is the Spirit of God. In the first sence we are taught that God is a Spirit, and we must worship him in our Spirit;
By Spirit Here we must understand, First, the faculties of the Soul, which is the Spirit of a man; and secondly the Gifts of the Holy Ghost, which is the Spirit of God. In the First sense we Are taught that God is a Spirit, and we must worship him in our Spirit;
he builds upon the Foundations of Nature, improves our understanding into a stedfast Faith, quickens our wills and desires with a sure hope and confidence in God,
he builds upon the Foundations of Nature, improves our understanding into a steadfast Faith, quickens our wills and Desires with a sure hope and confidence in God,
How can the spirit of a man be moved by that which he does not understand? How can a man be edified by those words which only enter into his outward Ears,
How can the Spirit of a man be moved by that which he does not understand? How can a man be edified by those words which only enter into his outward Ears,
therefore we may say of this sort of Prayer as St. Paul did of the Preaching in his time, yet in the Church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also,
Therefore we may say of this sort of Prayer as Saint Paul did of the Preaching in his time, yet in the Church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach Others also,
who by a new and strange Interpretation have forced this expression of worshipping in the Spirit to signifie only Extempore Prayer, and confined all these Noble and Divine influences or the Holy Ghost, to the mean ungenerous purposes of supplying the defects of our speech,
who by a new and strange Interpretation have forced this expression of worshipping in the Spirit to signify only Extempore Prayer, and confined all these Noble and Divine influences or the Holy Ghost, to the mean ungenerous Purposes of supplying the defects of our speech,
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As if forwardness of behaviour, confidence of Face, and readiness of the Tongue, which are the reproachful Characters of a troublesome Companion, were now become the only tests of a gifted Brother.
As if forwardness of behaviour, confidence of Face, and readiness of the Tongue, which Are the reproachful Characters of a troublesome Companion, were now become the only tests of a gifted Brother.
But supposing readiness of Expression to be really a gift of the Spirit, yet how shall we know by what Spirit it is that this man speaks? There is a deluding Spirit, which under a pretence of extraordinary Piety has drawn multitudes together into extraordinary evils;
But supposing readiness of Expression to be really a gift of the Spirit, yet how shall we know by what Spirit it is that this man speaks? There is a deluding Spirit, which under a pretence of extraordinary Piety has drawn Multitudes together into extraordinary evils;
All these Spirits fail not to give utterance to the person possessed therewith, according to the mighty working of their Error, their Interest, or their Pride:
All these Spirits fail not to give utterance to the person possessed therewith, according to the mighty working of their Error, their Interest, or their Pride:
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Therefore it availeth very little for a man to have the gift of speaking by the Spirit, except the people have the gift also of discerning the Spirit by which he speaks;
Therefore it availeth very little for a man to have the gift of speaking by the Spirit, except the people have the gift also of discerning the Spirit by which he speaks;
Since thercfore the Age of Miracles is gone, and the immediate impulse of the Holy Ghost is departed from us, 'tis safer for us to trust to those Prayers which the wisest and best of men amongst us (even those to whom under Christ we owe our Religion and Reformation) have compiled with great Piety and Prudence,
Since thercfore the Age of Miracles is gone, and the immediate impulse of the Holy Ghost is departed from us, it's safer for us to trust to those Prayers which the Wisest and best of men among us (even those to whom under christ we owe our Religion and Reformation) have compiled with great Piety and Prudence,
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and maintained with Constancy and Perseverance, even to Martyrdom; rather than to rely on the unskilful undigested Prayers of every forward inconsiderate worshipper.
and maintained with Constancy and Perseverance, even to Martyrdom; rather than to rely on the unskilful undigested Prayers of every forward inconsiderate worshipper.
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Who would not quit the wild roving fancies of such as Pray for they think not, they know not what; to joyn in these Petitions which are so plain and easie, that they are agreedable to the capacities of the meanest;
Who would not quit the wild roving fancies of such as Pray for they think not, they know not what; to join in these Petitions which Are so plain and easy, that they Are agreedable to the capacities of the Meanest;
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and with as great a measure at least of the Holy Spirit as any private person can pretend unto, should come at length to be despised, as flat and insignificant.
and with as great a measure At least of the Holy Spirit as any private person can pretend unto, should come At length to be despised, as flat and insignificant.
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cannot our Spirit be touched with a sence of our wants, and an ardent desire of a supply as well by a premeditated as an extempore Prayer? Cannot we Pray as Spiritually,
cannot our Spirit be touched with a sense of our Wants, and an Ardent desire of a supply as well by a premeditated as an extempore Prayer? Cannot we Pray as Spiritually,
as in those which are conceived by man? Cannot we lift up our hearts to God with as much Zeal and Devotion in one of the Psalms of David (for they are Spiritual Songs ) as in the sudden transports of a private Spirit? dares any man be so presumptuous,
as in those which Are conceived by man? Cannot we lift up our hearts to God with as much Zeal and Devotion in one of the Psalms of David (for they Are Spiritual Songs) as in the sudden transports of a private Spirit? dares any man be so presumptuous,
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so blasphemous, as to say that these Forms of worship are cold, jejune, and do stint the Spirit? where then is their Argument against prescribed Liturgies?
so blasphemous, as to say that these Forms of worship Are cold, jejune, and do stint the Spirit? where then is their Argument against prescribed Liturgies?
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If the Spirit of St. Peter had been confined within the bounds of Prudence, he had escaped many severe censures to which the evtravagance of his Zeal exposed him.
If the Spirit of Saint Peter had been confined within the bounds of Prudence, he had escaped many severe censures to which the evtravagance of his Zeal exposed him.
And if the Spirit of the Great Apostle was subject to such errors in Prayer, what greater confidence can we have in our new unpractised uninspired professors?
And if the Spirit of the Great Apostle was Subject to such errors in Prayer, what greater confidence can we have in our new unpractised uninspired professors?
To conclude, if neither the command of our Saviour, nor the practice of all settled Churches throughout the world, both Jewish and Christian, can be of sufficient Authority to weigh down this new Model of Divinity:
To conclude, if neither the command of our Saviour, nor the practice of all settled Churches throughout the world, both Jewish and Christian, can be of sufficient authority to weigh down this new Model of Divinity:
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if nothing but Mathematical Demonstrations can convince them of the truth, and the least shadow of an Argumcnt will serve to confirm them in their errors:
if nothing but Mathematical Demonstrations can convince them of the truth, and the least shadow of an Argumcnt will serve to confirm them in their errors:
I hope 'tis no breach of Charity to think that it is not the Spirit of Prayer, but the Spirit of Ostentation that animates their Assemblies, and encourages this ungrounded Separation.
I hope it's no breach of Charity to think that it is not the Spirit of Prayer, but the Spirit of Ostentation that animates their Assemblies, and encourages this ungrounded Separation.
