The grand apostacy of the church of Rome, from her primitive purity and integrity with a vindication of the Church of England, in her separation from her, and the hazard of salvation in communion with her : discoursed in a sermon preached at St. Mary le Bow, London on Sunday the 28th of December, 1679 / by John Hill.
Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues, &c. I Am not ignorant how much revelation is necessary to understand this book of the Revelation, and that Interpreters themselves need interpretation.
Come out of her, my people, that you be not partakers of her Sins, and that you receive not of her plagues, etc. I Am not ignorant how much Revelation is necessary to understand this book of the Revelation, and that Interpreters themselves need Interpretation.
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It was the modest and ingenuous Confession of the learned Arias Montanus, That after thirty years studying the Scriptures, with the help of the most Judicious Expositors,
It was the modest and ingenuous Confessi of the learned Arias Montanus, That After thirty Years studying the Scriptures, with the help of the most Judicious Expositors,
In the 16th verse, he foretels her ruine, and propounds the method of Gods severity therein, in the certainty, suddenness, and inevitability of her destruction:
In the 16th verse, he foretells her ruin, and propounds the method of God's severity therein, in the certainty, suddenness, and inevitability of her destruction:
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and perplexed abstruse notions; (wherein, as Quintilian Orators, Multa loquuntur, sed nihil dicunt; ) which otherwise might be wound off by an ordinary Understanding.
and perplexed abstruse notions; (wherein, as Quintilian Orators, Multa loquuntur, sed nihil dicunt;) which otherwise might be wound off by an ordinary Understanding.
be not cut off in her iniquity. And, Jer. 50.8. Remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth. And, Isai. 48.20. Go forth of Babylon: flee from her, (i. e.) depart from her Communion:
be not Cut off in her iniquity. And, Jer. 50.8. Remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth. And, Isaiah 48.20. Go forth of Babylon: flee from her, (i. e.) depart from her Communion:
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e.) Babylon. We finde particular mention of three Babylons in History. 1. Babylon of Assyria, standing on the River Euphrates, where was the confusion of Languages,
e.) Babylon. We find particular mention of three Babylons in History. 1. Babylon of Assyria, standing on the River Euphrates, where was the confusion of Languages,
which place is taxed in Scripture for Idolatry, and other Heaven-daring Iniquities. 2. Babylon in Egypt, standing on the River Nilus, and for distinction called Babylon Aegyptiorum; thought to be aimed at by St. Peter, 1 Epist. 5.13. vers. Out of the ruines of this, arose that great City Cayr. 3. Babylon mystical, whereof Babylon of Assyria was a type;
which place is taxed in Scripture for Idolatry, and other Heaven daring Iniquities. 2. Babylon in Egypt, standing on the River Nilus, and for distinction called Babylon Egyptian; Thought to be aimed At by Saint Peter, 1 Epistle 5.13. vers. Out of the ruins of this, arose that great city Cayr. 3. Babylon mystical, whereof Babylon of Assyria was a type;
and the Whore of Babylon is (by all circumstances) that State or Regiment of a People that were then the Inhabitants of Rome, or did belong thereto. But of this, more anon.
and the Whore of Babylon is (by all Circumstances) that State or Regiment of a People that were then the Inhabitants of Room, or did belong thereto. But of this, more anon.
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That ye be not partakers of her sins. ] Contract not her guilt; which you may do by contriving for her, complying with, or conniving at her Idolatries:
That you be not partakers of her Sins. ] Contract not her guilt; which you may do by contriving for her, complying with, or conniving At her Idolatries:
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For there are three things in every sin: (1.) There is actus, qui transit. (2.) Macula, quae manet. And, (3.) Poena, quae debetur. The act is transient,
For there Are three things in every since: (1.) There is actus, qui transit. (2.) Macula, Quae manet. And, (3.) Poena, Quae debetur. The act is Transient,
From the words thus explained, there result these four Doctrinal Conclusions. 1. That Christians must be very careful lest they communicate with idolatrous persons. 2. That those persons, of all others, who have owned and professed the Name of God, asserted his Cause,
From the words thus explained, there result these four Doctrinal Conclusions. 1. That Christians must be very careful lest they communicate with idolatrous Persons. 2. That those Persons, of all Others, who have owned and professed the Name of God, asserted his Cause,
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and born testimony to his Truth, should be most careful of defiling themselves with idolatrous practices. 3. That the Idolatry practised in the Church of Rome, is a sufficient ground for our separation from her. 4. That to partake of a peoples fin, is to be involved in that peoples ruine.
and born testimony to his Truth, should be most careful of defiling themselves with idolatrous practices. 3. That the Idolatry practised in the Church of Rome, is a sufficient ground for our separation from her. 4. That to partake of a peoples fin, is to be involved in that peoples ruin.
That it must be the great care of all Christians, who would not run the hazard of their Eternal Salvation, to come out of Babylon, to separate themselves from the Faith and Religion of the present Church of Rome.
That it must be the great care of all Christians, who would not run the hazard of their Eternal Salvation, to come out of Babylon, to separate themselves from the Faith and Religion of the present Church of Room.
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In the prosecution whereof, I shall do these three things. 1. I shall shew that Babylon here is meant of Rome. 2. What defection this mystical Babylon hath made from her Primitive Purity and Integrity. 3. The Grounds of our Separation, together with the impossibility of a Reconciliation.
In the prosecution whereof, I shall do these three things. 1. I shall show that Babylon Here is meant of Room. 2. What defection this mystical Babylon hath made from her Primitive Purity and Integrity. 3. The Grounds of our Separation, together with the impossibility of a Reconciliation.
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and the People flattered them with Altars, and Titles of divine Power and Eternity, as now they do their Popes with the like Antichristian terms of The most Holy, and Your Holiness: Who have also as blasphemous tokens of Divinity,
and the People flattered them with Altars, and Titles of divine Power and Eternity, as now they do their Popes with the like Antichristian terms of The most Holy, and Your Holiness: Who have also as blasphemous tokens of Divinity,
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Ambrosius Ansbertus, a Latine Writer also, 850 years since, calls Rome the second Babylon, who sitting aloft on her seven Hills, rules the Scepter of the whole world:
Ambrosius Ansbertus, a Latin Writer also, 850 Years since, calls Room the second Babylon, who sitting aloft on her seven Hills, rules the Sceptre of the Whole world:
This is thought to be a very silly Argument by that Renegado Sanders and others, by the seven hills to prove the See of Antichrist to be at Rome, because the City is now gone from the Hills,
This is Thought to be a very silly Argument by that Renegado Sanders and Others, by the seven hills to prove the See of Antichrist to be At Room, Because the city is now gone from the Hills,
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To avoid this, they farther say, That Babylon is drunk with the bloud of the Saints and Martyrs, shed not in Rome, but in Jerusalem, where the Lord was crucified;
To avoid this, they farther say, That Babylon is drunk with the blood of the Saints and Martyrs, shed not in Room, but in Jerusalem, where the Lord was Crucified;
This is excellently answered by St. Hierome, who saith, That it is not meant of Jerusalem, but of Rome; and Christ is said to be crucified there, either, 1. Because the Authority whereby he was crucified was from the Roman Empire;
This is excellently answered by Saint Jerome, who Says, That it is not meant of Jerusalem, but of Room; and christ is said to be Crucified there, either, 1. Because the authority whereby he was Crucified was from the Roman Empire;
or, 2. Because Christ in his Members was, and is dayly there crucified, though locally in his own person he was crucified at Jerusalem. But besides the Authority of Scripture in this case, it were easie to adde, (in the third place,) 3. The favour and defence which this Exposition hath received from a multitude of Antient and Modern learned men.
or, 2. Because christ in his Members was, and is daily there Crucified, though locally in his own person he was Crucified At Jerusalem. But beside the authority of Scripture in this case, it were easy to add, (in the third place,) 3. The favour and defence which this Exposition hath received from a multitude of Ancient and Modern learned men.
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And Petrarch saith, Once Rome, but now Babylon. And Joachim Abbas, Antichrist was long since born in Rome, and now strives every moment to get higher and higher. 4. And lastly, I answer, That it was such a Babylon, that for a while Gods people were lawfully in her;
And Petrarch Says, Once Room, but now Babylon. And Joachim Abbas, Antichrist was long since born in Room, and now strives every moment to get higher and higher. 4. And lastly, I answer, That it was such a Babylon, that for a while God's people were lawfully in her;
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for at first that Church admitted of no Image at all, either painted or carved; no not the Image of Christ himself (saith Erasmus) to be set up in Churches:
for At First that Church admitted of no Image At all, either painted or carved; no not the Image of christ himself (Says Erasmus) to be Set up in Churches:
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as appears by Gregory 's Epistles to Severus. And Polydore (a great admirer of the Romish Church) confesseth, that all the Fathers condemned the Worship of Images, for fear of Idolatry:
as appears by Gregory is Epistles to Severus. And Polydore (a great admirer of the Romish Church) Confesses, that all the Father's condemned the Worship of Images, for Fear of Idolatry:
5. In the great Article of Justification, the most eminent Pillars of their Church having denied Justification by Works, (as Thomas Aquinas, and others) yet the Council of Trent varied from them,
5. In the great Article of Justification, the most eminent Pillars of their Church having denied Justification by Works, (as Thomas Aquinas, and Others) yet the Council of Trent varied from them,
'Tis well known what arrogance that Church became guilty of, when Tertullian in his time complained de Insolentia Cleri Romani. And Luther calls them Silk and Sattin Divines, to whose proud Spirits the poor and contemptible way of Christ could not comport.
It's well known what arrogance that Church became guilty of, when Tertullian in his time complained de Insolentia Cleri Romani. And Luther calls them Silk and Satin Divines, to whose proud Spirits the poor and contemptible Way of christ could not comport.
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On this conceit it is, that they degrade all Temporal Princes (those Ʋmbratiles Dii ) making them stand bare-foot at their great Bishops gate, hold his Stirrup,
On this conceit it is, that they degrade all Temporal Princes (those Ʋmbratiles Gods) making them stand barefoot At their great Bishops gate, hold his Stirrup,
outfacing all antient Truths, and foisting in Gibeonish witnesses of their own forging; and leave nothing unattempted against Heaven or Earth, that might advance their Faction.
outfacing all ancient Truths, and foisting in Gibeonish Witnesses of their own forging; and leave nothing unattempted against Heaven or Earth, that might advance their Faction.
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With a thousand more of this nature, maliciously raised and defended against Knowledge and Conscience, for the disgrace of those that diffent from them. 3. Covetousness:
With a thousand more of this nature, maliciously raised and defended against Knowledge and Conscience, for the disgrace of those that diffent from them. 3. Covetousness:
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Hence the humour of that Church was well hinted to us, in the answer of a Priest to his Friend, who asking him why he would not Absolve a Penitent without a great sum of Money, replyed, They get Heaven by us,
Hence the humour of that Church was well hinted to us, in the answer of a Priest to his Friend, who asking him why he would not Absolve a Penitent without a great sum of Money, replied, They get Heaven by us,
Of which this Church hath been guilty two several ways. (1.) By her common practice of encouraging those who had been censured in the Eastern Churches for foul Miscarriages, to appeal to her, and she would Absolve them;
Of which this Church hath been guilty two several ways. (1.) By her Common practice of encouraging those who had been censured in the Eastern Churches for foul Miscarriages, to appeal to her, and she would Absolve them;
and whenever she did inflict Ecclesiastical Censures, they were in a great part Pecuniary, and meerly to the macerating of the Body, no ways to the saving of the Soul:
and whenever she did inflict Ecclesiastical Censures, they were in a great part Pecuniary, and merely to the macerating of the Body, no ways to the Saving of the Soul:
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it being like Sampsons Hair, cut off, yet because the Roots remained, they sprung up to their full strength again. 2. By the suitableness of her Doctrine to the carnal and sensual part of man.
it being like Sampsons Hair, Cut off, yet Because the Roots remained, they sprung up to their full strength again. 2. By the suitableness of her Doctrine to the carnal and sensual part of man.
And indeed, had not the Scripture foretold what an Eclipse would be upon the whole Church we should think it impossible that such ridiculous things should be taken up.
And indeed, had not the Scripture foretold what an Eclipse would be upon the Whole Church we should think it impossible that such ridiculous things should be taken up.
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I now proceed to the third thing proposed to be shewn, viz. III. The grounds of our Separation from, and the impossibility of Reconciliation to that Church.
I now proceed to the third thing proposed to be shown, viz. III. The grounds of our Separation from, and the impossibility of Reconciliation to that Church.
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1. The lawfulness of the Church of England's Separation from the Church of Rome. 2. That this Separation the Romanists themselves cannot justly charge as Schismatical. 3. That our Compliance with that Church is dangerous,
1. The lawfulness of the Church of England's Separation from the Church of Room. 2. That this Separation the Romanists themselves cannot justly charge as Schismatical. 3. That our Compliance with that Church is dangerous,
viz. That Christianity was propagated here immediately after the death of that Proto-Martyr St. Steven. Which appears by divers passages out of Origen and Tertullian. Gildas the Historian of our own Nation (called Sapiens ) affimeth, That in the time of Tiberius (who died thirty seven years after Christ was crucified) this Island of Britain received the Faith.
viz. That Christianity was propagated Here immediately After the death of that Proto-Martyr Saint Steven. Which appears by diverse passages out of Origen and Tertullian. Gildas the Historian of our own nation (called Sapiens) affimeth, That in the time of Tiberius (who died thirty seven Years After christ was Crucified) this Island of Britain received the Faith.
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Some there are (and not improbably) who conjecture, that St. Paul himself preached the Gospel here after his first Imprisonment at Rome; which was quinto Neronis. This is confirmed by a Passage of Venantius Honorius, viz.
some there Are (and not improbably) who conjecture, that Saint Paul himself preached the Gospel Here After his First Imprisonment At Room; which was quinto Nero's. This is confirmed by a Passage of Venantius Honorius, viz.
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Beronius himself (one of their own Authors) cells us, That he found it in a Manuscript in the Vatican Library, that the Gospel was first preach'd in this Nation by Simon Zelotes, and Joseph of Arimathea.
Beronius himself (one of their own Authors) cells us, That he found it in a Manuscript in the Vatican Library, that the Gospel was First preached in this nation by Simon Zealots, and Joseph of Arimathea.
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In what state Christianity stood afterwards, appears not in any footstep of History, till King Luoius time, who is said to send to Eleutherius the then Bishop of Rome for some Pastors to instruct his People in the Christian Religion.
In what state Christianity stood afterwards, appears not in any footstep of History, till King Lucius time, who is said to send to Eleutherius the then Bishop of Room for Some Pastors to instruct his People in the Christian Religion.
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which acquainted him, That as Christ's Vicar, he might settle matters for Religion (a thing which his Successors will not now allow) within his own Dominions And thus Christianity flourished for several hundred years here:
which acquainted him, That as Christ's Vicar, he might settle matters for Religion (a thing which his Successors will not now allow) within his own Dominions And thus Christianity flourished for several hundred Years Here:
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And notwithstanding all the affrightments of Pensecution that was then on the Church, and the Heathen Princes spilt the bloud of the Christians like water,
And notwithstanding all the affrightments of Pensecution that was then on the Church, and the Heathen Princes spilled the blood of the Christians like water,
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This will evidence it self, if you consider these four things. 1. That the Modern Papists maintain sundry Articles opposite to that which hath been formerly believed by the most eminent Doctors of the Roman Church;
This will evidence it self, if you Consider these four things. 1. That the Modern Papists maintain sundry Articles opposite to that which hath been formerly believed by the most eminent Doctors of the Roman Church;
With innumerable other such-like Absurdities. 4. Some of our Adversaries, more ingenuous than their fellows, confess, That we believe and hold the fundamental Truths of the Gospel, the main and vital matter of Religion:
With innumerable other suchlike Absurdities. 4. some of our Adversaries, more ingenuous than their Fellows, confess, That we believe and hold the fundamental Truths of the Gospel, the main and vital matter of Religion:
And if we do thus, who is to be faulted, the Church of Rome, or the Church of England? But herein she discovers her self to be that body of which Antichrist is the Head, and that Whore and Mother of Abominations. Thus in these two things you see our Separation lawful.
And if we do thus, who is to be faulted, the Church of Rome, or the Church of England? But herein she discovers her self to be that body of which Antichrist is the Head, and that Whore and Mother of Abominations. Thus in these two things you see our Separation lawful.
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I say justly (though Stapleton, Sanders, Bellarmine, and other Romanists, brand our Separation from them, with the odious name of Donatism and Schism ) because it is evident out of St. Augustine, that as the Donatists never objected any thing against,
I say justly (though Stapleton, Sanders, Bellarmine, and other Romanists, brand our Separation from them, with the odious name of Donatism and Schism) Because it is evident out of Saint Augustine, that as the Donatists never objected any thing against,
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This was not uncharitable, rash, heady, and • … advised, not before all means were used for the cure of the Romanists, by the discovery of their errours, notwithstanding which, they still persist in them.
This was not uncharitable, rash, heady, and • … advised, not before all means were used for the cure of the Romanists, by the discovery of their errors, notwithstanding which, they still persist in them.
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Our famous and learned Reformers would have healed Babylon, but she would not be healed. Many skilful Physicians have had her in hand, but she grew so much the worse;
Our famous and learned Reformers would have healed Babylon, but she would not be healed. Many skilful Physicians have had her in hand, but she grew so much the Worse;
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and instead of being reclaimed by them, hath anathematized them with the most dreadful Curses, excommunicated, murdered, and destroyed multitudes of them:
and instead of being reclaimed by them, hath anathematized them with the most dreadful Curses, excommunicated, murdered, and destroyed Multitudes of them:
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2. Consider the ground and cause, as well as the manner of the Separation; which was not for some slight and tolerable Errours, but damnable Heresies, and gross Idolatries:
2. Consider the ground and cause, as well as the manner of the Separation; which was not for Some slight and tolerable Errors, but damnable Heresies, and gross Idolatries:
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What fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? &c. vers. 17. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate.
What fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath Light with darkness? etc. vers. 17. Wherefore come out from among them, and be you separate.
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Our Adversaries themselves grant, That in whatever Church any of these depravations are found, Communion with it is to be broken off, as dangerous and damnable;
Our Adversaries themselves grant, That in whatever Church any of these depravations Are found, Communion with it is to be broken off, as dangerous and damnable;
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Antisthenes condemns the use of them for Instruction, because there is so great dissimilitude between God and any visible representation of him, that no man can learn any thing of God from an Image.
Antisthenes condemns the use of them for Instruction, Because there is so great dissimilitude between God and any visible representation of him, that no man can Learn any thing of God from an Image.
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2. In that Enmity and Opposition the Romanists have to the sacred Scriptures, (those lively Oracles of the living God:) and so consider, 1. How they complain against them,
2. In that Enmity and Opposition the Romanists have to the sacred Scriptures, (those lively Oracles of the living God:) and so Consider, 1. How they complain against them,
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3. They make the Pope Judge over the sence of Scripture, and forbid all other Interpretations but what agree with the Church and Pope of Rome. 4. Their Mouths have been open against, them,
3. They make the Pope Judge over the sense of Scripture, and forbid all other Interpretations but what agree with the Church and Pope of Room. 4. Their Mouths have been open against, them,
that it is not simply necessary, and it receives all the Authority it hath from the Church and from Tradition, without which it is of no credit at all?
that it is not simply necessary, and it receives all the authority it hath from the Church and from Tradition, without which it is of no credit At all?
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What horrid Blasphemy is this? Doth not God command us to consult his Oracles? to apply our selves unto the Law, and to the Testimony? Isa. 8.19, 20. and makes it a renunciation of our Allegiance to him, to go any where else for Counsel or Direction, than to the written Word.
What horrid Blasphemy is this? Does not God command us to consult his Oracles? to apply our selves unto the Law, and to the Testimony? Isaiah 8.19, 20. and makes it a renunciation of our Allegiance to him, to go any where Else for Counsel or Direction, than to the written Word.
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and uncertain, minima particula revelatae veritatis, (as one of them impudently writes;) and so it needs the patchery of their Traditions to make it perfect.
and uncertain, minima Particula revelatae veritatis, (as one of them impudently writes;) and so it needs the patchery of their Traditions to make it perfect.
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and all the World? What possibility is there, that the Kingdoms of the world should be subject unto him? What probability, that Images should be worshipped? Our Works merit Heaven? That the body of Christ should be in a thousand places at one time? That the Priest hath Judicial Power to forgive sins? That the Saints in Heaven should be Mediators for us to God? He that will but indifferently compare these, shall finde them manifestly repugnant not onely to the Principles of Religion,
and all the World? What possibility is there, that the Kingdoms of the world should be Subject unto him? What probability, that Images should be worshipped? Our Works merit Heaven? That the body of christ should be in a thousand places At one time? That the Priest hath Judicial Power to forgive Sins? That the Saints in Heaven should be Mediators for us to God? He that will but indifferently compare these, shall find them manifestly repugnant not only to the Principles of Religion,
it dispenseth with Murder, Incest, Sodomy, and all this accounted Licitum & Solenne. From hence proceeds such Conspiracies against our King, such Plots. against our Church and State;
it dispenseth with Murder, Incest, Sodomy, and all this accounted Licitum & Solemn. From hence proceeds such Conspiracies against our King, such Plots. against our Church and State;
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and confined to their Books, having no other Commission than to go and preach the Gospel, should thus creep into Thrones, filling the world with Anarchy and Confusion;
and confined to their Books, having no other Commission than to go and preach the Gospel, should thus creep into Thrones, filling the world with Anarchy and Confusion;
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and those whose Souls they should win to God, by ministring the Word and Sacraments, their Bloud they sacrifice to the Devil, by stirring them up to Treason and Rebellion;
and those whose Souls they should win to God, by ministering the Word and Sacraments, their Blood they sacrifice to the devil, by stirring them up to Treason and Rebellion;
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but of Eternal Salvation, in our Communion with such a Church: and therefore, Come out of her, &c. This will the better appear, if you consider, secondly, and more particularly, this one Argument, drawn from the Religion it self practised in that Church;
but of Eternal Salvation, in our Communion with such a Church: and Therefore, Come out of her, etc. This will the better appear, if you Consider, secondly, and more particularly, this one Argument, drawn from the Religion it self practised in that Church;
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but the skilfullest Painters that ever were, are the Jesuits and School-men, the workmen of the Church of Rome; not the famous Zeuxis, or antient Polignotus, or Phidias, did ever bestow such pains on their Images,
but the skilfullest Painters that ever were, Are the Jesuits and Schoolmen, the workmen of the Church of Room; not the famous Zeuxis, or ancient Polignotus, or Phidias, did ever bestow such pains on their Images,
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whereby (deriding the folly of the Gentiles ) he fitly shews us the Idolatry of Rome, and the manner how the Idol-Religion thereof was framed and set on foot:
whereby (deriding the folly of the Gentiles) he fitly shows us the Idolatry of Room, and the manner how the Idol-Religion thereof was framed and Set on foot:
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These were Gratian, Pope John, Gregory, and Boniface, with their Apprentices that served them; Hostiensis, Innocent, Panormitane, and others of that black and smutty Profession.
These were Gratian, Pope John, Gregory, and Boniface, with their Apprentices that served them; hostiensis, Innocent, Palermo, and Others of that black and smutty Profession.
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Others, as Baronius and Surius, cast a shadow over it with other colours. Sextus Senensis, and Possevine, brag of the Workmanship, flatter the Workmen, and extol the Idol.
Others, as Baronius and Surius, cast a shadow over it with other colours. Sextus Senensis, and Possevine, brag of the Workmanship, flatter the Workmen, and extol the Idol.
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And thus at last they have polished their Idol, and set it before the Lord 's Ark: And by this means they have attracted the eyes and hearts of their deluded followers, insomuch that all that worship not this Image, must into the fiery Furnace,
And thus At last they have polished their Idol, and Set it before the Lord is Ark: And by this means they have attracted the eyes and hearts of their deluded followers, insomuch that all that worship not this Image, must into the fiery Furnace,
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and be offered as a Sacrifice to the fury of their Romish Moloch. Now that which they are so fond of in this Religion, is its suitableness to their sensual interests and affections;
and be offered as a Sacrifice to the fury of their Romish Moloch. Now that which they Are so found of in this Religion, is its suitableness to their sensual interests and affections;
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Sinners must have Gods pardon, or they cannot be saved, but the dispensation hereof is committed, with the Keys, to Christs Vicar, who hath power to release them by the Sacraments of the Altar and Penance.
Sinners must have God's pardon, or they cannot be saved, but the Dispensation hereof is committed, with the Keys, to Christ Vicar, who hath power to release them by the Sacraments of the Altar and Penance.
and Chrysms liquor clear, Make up this pretious Lamb I send thee here. All Lightning it expels, and each ill Spright, Remedies Sin, and makes the Heart contrite.
and Chrysms liquour clear, Make up this precious Lamb I send thee Here. All Lightning it expels, and each ill Spright, Remedies since, and makes the Heart contrite.
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And so he goes on in his Blasphemy, Even as the Bloud of Christ for us shed, &c. And lest you may imagine this to be the Conceit of some phantastical Pope, hear out of the same Book of holy Ceremonies, the very words that every Pope doth use to pray, in their blessing the water which serves for that Agnus Dei, viz.
And so he Goes on in his Blasphemy, Even as the Blood of christ for us shed, etc. And lest you may imagine this to be the Conceit of Some fantastical Pope, hear out of the same Book of holy Ceremonies, the very words that every Pope does use to pray, in their blessing the water which serves for that Agnus Dei, viz.
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in Pilgrimages, Processions. Offerings, Holy Water, Latine Service, Images, Tapers, Vestments, Altars, Crosses, and a thousand such like, fit onely for children and fools;
in Pilgrimages, Procession. Offerings, Holy Water, Latin Service, Images, Tapers, Vestments, Altars, Crosses, and a thousand such like, fit only for children and Fools;
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and gently blancheth over the breaches of the Commandments with the name of Venials, and favourable titles of Dimmution, daring to affirm, That venial sins are no hindrance to a mans Integrity and Perfection.
and gently blancheth over the Breaches of the commandments with the name of Venials, and favourable titles of Dimmution, daring to affirm, That venial Sins Are no hindrance to a men Integrity and Perfection.
From thence look into their houses and closets, there you will see such a trade of careless and lazie Holiness, that there is but little difference between the Image and the Suppliant;
From thence look into their houses and closets, there you will see such a trade of careless and lazy Holiness, that there is but little difference between the Image and the Suppliant;
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But where in all this is true Mortification? A pious Protestant takes more pains with his Heart in a day than a superstitious Papist doth with his Skin in a year:
But where in all this is true Mortification? A pious Protestant Takes more pains with his Heart in a day than a superstitious Papist does with his Skin in a year:
the draws Bloud from his Flesh, the other from his Lusts. And therefore if you look into the whole Course of the Roman Catholick life, you shall finde the Commandments of God professedly broken, besides the ordinary practice of Idolatry, and frequencie of Oaths:
the draws Blood from his Flesh, the other from his Lusts. And Therefore if you look into the Whole Course of the Roman Catholic life, you shall find the commandments of God professedly broken, beside the ordinary practice of Idolatry, and frequency of Oaths:
2. As it asserts the Priests Judicial Power in pardoning sins, and absolving sinners, and openly allows and tolerates the buying of Pardons and Indulgences from them.
2. As it asserts the Priests Judicial Power in pardoning Sins, and absolving Sinners, and openly allows and tolerates the buying of Pardons and Indulgences from them.
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So that now Purgatorie can have no rich men in it, but fools and friendless: Devils are tormented here, yet men can command Devils, and Money can command men.
So that now Purgatory can have no rich men in it, but Fools and friendless: Devils Are tormented Here, yet men can command Devils, and Money can command men.
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And for this, requires no other Faith than may be sound in the Devils themselves, who besides a confused apprehension, can assent unto the truth of God revealed: And Popery requires no more.
And for this, requires no other Faith than may be found in the Devils themselves, who beside a confused apprehension, can assent unto the truth of God revealed: And Popery requires no more.
most of their Popes having been the most monstrous notorious wretches that ever the Earth groaned under; (O that it were rid of the burdend) How many of these Heirs of St. Peter (if their own Records deceive us not) have by Bribes Whores,
most of their Popes having been the most monstrous notorious wretches that ever the Earth groaned under; (Oh that it were rid of the burdened) How many of these Heirs of Saint Peter (if their own Records deceive us not) have by Bribes Whores,
and Devils, dimb'd into that Chairyet for any to say, that those men (who are confessed to have given their Souls to the Devil that they might be Popes) can erre,
and Devils, dimbed into that Chairyet for any to say, that those men (who Are confessed to have given their Souls to the devil that they might be Popes) can err,
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As if Christs Ordinance were superfluous, or any shaveling Priest could be wiser than his Redeemer. 4. In imposing heavier burdens than ever Christ designed.
As if Christ Ordinance were superfluous, or any shaveling Priest could be Wiser than his Redeemer. 4. In imposing Heavier burdens than ever christ designed.
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Hence the conscience of their Proselytes are overladen with infinite unnecessary Traditions, far more than ever Moses, commented on by the Jewish Rabbies; they imposing them with no less Authority,
Hence the conscience of their Proselytes Are overladen with infinite unnecessary Traditions, Far more than ever Moses, commented on by the Jewish Rabbies; they imposing them with no less authority,
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Rome, was first of all founded in Bloud and still endeavours to erect its self by the same method of Serpentine Designes, and Dragon-like Rage and Gruelty.
Rome, was First of all founded in Blood and still endeavours to erect its self by the same method of Serpentine Designs, and Dragonlike Rage and Gruelty.
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as if Christiana Fides and Punica, were all one. The Heathens, by the Rush-candle of Nature, could perceive, that Truth in mens words and promises, is the best Ligament in a body politick;
as if Christian Fides and Punica, were all one. The heathens, by the Rush-candle of Nature, could perceive, that Truth in men's words and promises, is the best Ligament in a body politic;
but not now it is become Christianand that the moral Honesty of the poor blinde Heathens, should so much exceed the Piety of these Catholick Pretenders!
but not now it is become Christianand that the moral Honesty of the poor blind heathens, should so much exceed the Piety of these Catholic Pretenders!
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For what delusions of Magistrates, what evasions of righteous Judgments, what ensnaring of innocent men, what doubting in Oaths will there be by this means? How can an Oath be the end of Strife and Controversie,
For what delusions of Magistrates, what evasions of righteous Judgments, what ensnaring of innocent men, what doubting in Oaths will there be by this means? How can an Oath be the end of Strife and Controversy,
Bellarmine praiseth Garnet the Jesuit, that would not reveal the Gunpowder-Treason, because (as he saith) Confession is Jure Divino; and Temporal Authority, Jure Humano.
Bellarmine Praiseth Garnet the Jesuit, that would not reveal the Gunpowder treason, Because (as he Says) Confessi is Jure Divino; and Temporal authority, Jure Human.
And Casanbon tells us, That it was a Jesuits Speech to him, De Jure humano, leviori damno Reges omnes quot-quot sunt occiderentur, quam vel una Confessio revelaretur:
And Casanbon tells us, That it was a Jesuits Speech to him, De Jure Human, leviori Damno Reges omnes quotquot sunt occiderentur, quam vel una Confessio revelaretur:
for they are by her affirmed to be so the Inheritance and Portion of God, that they are exampt from all Temporal Jurisdiction to Civil Princes and States.
for they Are by her affirmed to be so the Inheritance and Portion of God, that they Are exampt from all Temporal Jurisdiction to Civil Princes and States.
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If so, what wickedness may not be committed by such men? How doth the Pope herein oppose the Apostle; Rom. 13.1. Let every soul be subject to the higher powers.
If so, what wickedness may not be committed by such men? How does the Pope herein oppose the Apostle; Rom. 13.1. Let every soul be Subject to the higher Powers.
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And how can we trust their Oaths and Protestations, when the Pope absolves them from them? Well therefore is that Antichrist set forth by the Dragon in the Revelation, who is both subtile and bloudy;
And how can we trust their Oaths and Protestations, when the Pope absolves them from them? Well Therefore is that Antichrist Set forth by the Dragon in the Revelation, who is both subtle and bloody;
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This was proposed as a Case of Conscience to Garnet in the Gunpowder-Plot, (that Contrivance worthy onely of Hell and a Jesuit) Whether it were lawful at that time to blow up the Innocent with the Nocent;
This was proposed as a Case of Conscience to Garnet in the Gunpowder plot, (that Contrivance worthy only of Hell and a Jesuit) Whither it were lawful At that time to blow up the Innocent with the Nocent;
Somewhat like this, is that story of a Popish Duke, ENDITALICSwho when he was asked by his Souldiers, Whether they should kill their Friends in the destruction of their Enemies, returned them this answer, Yes: Deus enim novit qui ejus sunt:
Somewhat like this, is that story of a Popish Duke, ENDITALICSwho when he was asked by his Soldiers, Whither they should kill their Friends in the destruction of their Enemies, returned them this answer, Yes: Deus enim Novit qui His sunt:
But if from the Root of those Principles I should acquaint youwith the Branches of its several bloudy practices, you would finde no corner of the world wherein the Pope and his Agents have had to do,
But if from the Root of those Principles I should acquaint youwith the Branches of its several bloody practices, you would find no corner of the world wherein the Pope and his Agents have had to do,
1. Concerning the Waldenses and poor Albingenses. Although we have no certainty of their Opinions, (they being for the most part delivered us by Popish Authors) yet of the Cruelty used against them, we have many sad Witnesses.
1. Concerning the Waldenses and poor Albigenses. Although we have no certainty of their Opinions, (they being for the most part Delivered us by Popish Authors) yet of the Cruelty used against them, we have many sad Witnesses.
2. In the American Islands, as Hispaniola, Jamaica, and others, what barbarous usages had the poor Savages from those Catholick Christians? such actions (if Historians do not deceive us) as were not fit for Men or Christians, but Bruits and Devils.
2. In the American Islands, as Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Others, what barbarous usages had the poor Savages from those Catholic Christians? such actions (if Historians do not deceive us) as were not fit for Men or Christians, but Bruits and Devils.
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The Women here and elsewhere, so abominating their sad conditions, that they strangled their Children in the birth, to the end that they might not live to serve such a cruel People.
The Women Here and elsewhere, so abominating their sad conditions, that they strangled their Children in the birth, to the end that they might not live to serve such a cruel People.
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3. In France. What an ocean of Bloud hath been shed there, sometimes by open and hostile ways, otherwhiles by private Plots, Conspiracies, and Massacres!
3. In France. What an Ocean of Blood hath been shed there, sometime by open and hostile ways, otherwhiles by private Plots, Conspiracies, and Massacres!
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wherein Brother butcher'd Brother, Sons their Fathers, and Daughters their Mothers? As in the Parisian Massacre, wherein one would think it impossible (as one observes) That a Race of People adoring one God, fellow-subjects to one Prince, born in one Country, breathing the same Air;
wherein Brother butchered Brother, Sons their Father's, and Daughters their Mother's? As in the Parisian Massacre, wherein one would think it impossible (as one observes) That a Raze of People adoring one God, Fellow subjects to one Prince, born in one Country, breathing the same Air;
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nay, a Christian People, trusiing in the same God, redeemed by the same Bloud, governed by the same holy Laws, should prove such Monsters each to other.
nay, a Christian People, trusiing in the same God, redeemed by the same Blood, governed by the same holy Laws, should prove such Monsters each to other.
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and our Heaven immediately into a Hell? O innocent Cataline and Verres, to these men! Livie tells us of a designe to dispatch the whole Senate of Rome in an hour;
and our Heaven immediately into a Hell? Oh innocent Cataline and Verres, to these men! Livy tells us of a Design to dispatch the Whole Senate of Room in an hour;
But had not this been abortive (which God grant it may ever be) it would have proved the Funeral of all our Sanctuaries, the Grave of all our Religion, the Dooms-day of all our Liberties, the Ruine of King and Kingdom;
But had not this been abortive (which God grant it may ever be) it would have proved the Funeral of all our Sanctuaries, the Grave of all our Religion, the Doomsday of all our Liberties, the Ruin of King and Kingdom;
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I know there are some who think that there is little difference between the two Churches of England and Rome, and undertake to shew us the several Advances the one hath made towards the other;
I know there Are Some who think that there is little difference between the two Churches of England and Room, and undertake to show us the several Advances the one hath made towards the other;
whose Reason is their burden, and light of mind their offence; who are so given up to their sensual Appetites, as if they were all flesh, and had no Spirit;
whose Reason is their burden, and Light of mind their offence; who Are so given up to their sensual Appetites, as if they were all Flesh, and had no Spirit;
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or that Viaticum Aeternitatis, provision that is to be made for them unto Eternity. These men are moulded for Heathenish as well as Popish Impressions.
or that Viaticum Aeternitatis, provision that is to be made for them unto Eternity. These men Are moulded for Heathenish as well as Popish Impressions.
But if we rightly consider the Purity of our own Church, and the Apostacy and Corruptions of the Church of Rome, you will finde an impossibility of Reconciliation:
But if we rightly Consider the Purity of our own Church, and the Apostasy and Corruptions of the Church of Rome, you will find an impossibility of Reconciliation:
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Can it be then from others? How oft hath this been endeavoured to no purpose? Rome may be sacked and battered (as it hath often been) by Military Forces,
Can it be then from Others? How oft hath this been endeavoured to no purpose? Room may be sacked and battered (as it hath often been) by Military Forces,
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Now the impossibility of our Reconciliation (besides these things I have already named) ariseth from the pride and usurpation of the Head of their Church, being armed with that Position, That he cannot Erre. This, without hope of Reconciliation, divideth Christendom; and many other Doctrinal Controversies are subtilly kept on foot, to be a Stalking-horse for this.
Now the impossibility of our Reconciliation (beside these things I have already nam) arises from the pride and usurpation of the Head of their Church, being armed with that Position, That he cannot Err. This, without hope of Reconciliation, divides Christendom; and many other Doctrinal Controversies Are subtly kept on foot, to be a Stalking-horse for this.
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by which the Romanists declare themselves to be better friends to the Turks and Jews than to the Protestants: not to insist on that detestable Virulence of their Tongues,
by which the Romanists declare themselves to be better Friends to the Turks and jews than to the Protestants: not to insist on that detestable Virulence of their Tongues,
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They oblige the Consciences of Catholicks to a Separation from all our Ecclesiastical Assemblies, are afraid that any of our Books (especially our Translations of the Bible) should be read in any of their Dominions;
They oblige the Consciences of Catholics to a Separation from all our Ecclesiastical Assemblies, Are afraid that any of our Books (especially our Translations of the bible) should be read in any of their Dominions;
if it prevail in the Head, or by Massacre, if in the Body of any Nation? And rather than it should not, they will not stick with Blassius (at the Commandment of their great Gracchus ) to set on fire the Capitol it self, to lay hands on sacred Majesty,
if it prevail in the Head, or by Massacre, if in the Body of any nation? And rather than it should not, they will not stick with Blassius (At the Commandment of their great Gracchus) to Set on fire the Capitol it self, to lay hands on sacred Majesty,
Let the high praises of God be in our mouths, and a two-edged sword in our hands, to be avenged on that Scarlet Whore, that Mother of Fornications, that hath made her self drunk with the bloud of the Saints and Martyrs of Jesus.
Let the high praises of God be in our mouths, and a two-edged sword in our hands, to be avenged on that Scarlet Whore, that Mother of Fornications, that hath made her self drunk with the blood of the Saints and Martyrs of jesus.
to take heed of their own mixtures, and not adulterate the Doctrine of Faith to please men. The beauty of heavenly Truths wants not the paint either of Humane or Heretical Additions.
to take heed of their own mixtures, and not adulterate the Doctrine of Faith to please men. The beauty of heavenly Truths Wants not the paint either of Humane or Heretical Additions.
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Their breasts should be Store-houses of Spiritual Armour, be furnished with skill in Scripture, in which they should be mighty; and in the writings of men,
Their breasts should be Storehouses of Spiritual Armour, be furnished with skill in Scripture, in which they should be mighty; and in the writings of men,
a dumb Faith is not a divine Faith, but the Faith of Devils; 'tis not enough to confess Christ in times of encouragement, but in times of contradiction.
a dumb Faith is not a divine Faith, but the Faith of Devils; it's not enough to confess christ in times of encouragement, but in times of contradiction.
He that saveth his Life, and forsaketh his Faith, never liveth comfortably; yet thousands that have lost their Lives, and kept their Faith, have died joyfully;
He that Saveth his Life, and Forsaketh his Faith, never lives comfortably; yet thousands that have lost their Lives, and kept their Faith, have died joyfully;
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Dangers must be despised, Difficulties adventured on, Terrours contemned, vigorously and fervently, Zeal being the beauty of Christian Undertakings, unanimously, and with one consent:
Dangers must be despised, Difficulties adventured on, Terrors contemned, vigorously and fervently, Zeal being the beauty of Christian Undertakings, unanimously, and with one consent:
For how easily will Errour prevail, when the Protestant Champions are divided among themselves? And how can they venture their lives one for another in War, who will not do so much as love one another in Peace? Let's observe the Apostles counsel,
For how Easily will Error prevail, when the Protestant Champions Are divided among themselves? And how can they venture their lives one for Another in War, who will not do so much as love one Another in Peace? Let's observe the Apostles counsel,
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and stand fast in one spirit, with one minde, striving together for the faith of the Gospel, Phil. 1.27. Can there be greater encouragements to this, than our present Fears and Dangers? And O that now we did all appear as one Man against this common Enemy!
and stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel, Philip 1.27. Can there be greater encouragements to this, than our present Fears and Dangers? And Oh that now we did all appear as one Man against this Common Enemy!
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but in rude and ruinous heaps, to tell us, that here once Babylon stood. Secondly, Embrace and keep close to the Principles and Practices of the Protestant Religion.
but in rude and ruinous heaps, to tell us, that Here once Babylon stood. Secondly, Embrace and keep close to the Principles and Practices of the Protestant Religion.
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'Tis observed by an eminent Prelate of our own, that (among many others that go under that name) there are five Religions on Earth which stand in competition for Truth, viz. Jewish, Turkish, Greekish, Popish, and Reformed; whereof each pleads for it self, with disgrace of each other. 1. The Jewish Religion.
It's observed by an eminent Prelate of our own, that (among many Others that go under that name) there Are five Religions on Earth which stand in competition for Truth, viz. Jewish, Turkish, Greekish, Popish, and Reformed; whereof each pleads for it self, with disgrace of each other. 1. The Jewish Religion.
yet God himself hath so strongly confuted them by the voice of his Judgments, that the whole world doth hiss at their Conviction, their fin being written in capital Letters in their desolation and contempt.
yet God himself hath so strongly confuted them by the voice of his Judgments, that the Whole world does hiss At their Conviction, their fin being written in capital Letters in their desolation and contempt.
for when he saw that he could not by single twists of Heresie, put down the well-built Walls of the Church, he windes them all up into one Cable, to try if his Cord of so many folds might prevail.
for when he saw that he could not by single twists of Heresy, put down the well-built Walls of the Church, he winds them all up into one Cable, to try if his Cord of so many folds might prevail.
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but to make Nature vainly proud, or carelessly wanton? (1) Vainly proud, by telling her, She hath free will to do good, can go of her self, morit Heaven, and pay God satisfaction.
but to make Nature vainly proud, or carelessly wanton? (1) Vainly proud, by telling her, She hath free will to do good, can go of her self, morit Heaven, and pay God satisfaction.
and gives Glory to him who says he will not give his Glory to another; acknowledging her best Actions to be faulty, her Satisfactions Debts, and her Deserts Damnation. 2. In advancing Grace:
and gives Glory to him who Says he will not give his Glory to Another; acknowledging her best Actions to be faulty, her Satisfactions Debts, and her Deserts Damnation. 2. In advancing Grace:
or Faith, as comprehending the Credenda, and Love the Facienda of every Christian. These are the two hands with which you must hold fast the Protestant Religion. First, Paith;
or Faith, as comprehending the Credenda, and Love the Facienda of every Christian. These Are the two hands with which you must hold fast the Protestant Religion. First, Paith;
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and that three ways. 1. As it secures our standing; this is an hold-fast Grace. Unbelief is the root of Apostacy, but Faith is the spring of Perseverance.
and that three ways. 1. As it secures our standing; this is an holdfast Grace. Unbelief is the root of Apostasy, but Faith is the spring of Perseverance.
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By this we can both live upon the Truth, and (when God calls) die for it. 3. As it helps to fetch strength from Christ, to do and suffer, to live and die for him.
By this we can both live upon the Truth, and (when God calls) die for it. 3. As it helps to fetch strength from christ, to do and suffer, to live and die for him.
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'Tis for want of this, that God gives men over to believe a lye, to be led captive by divers lusts and pleasures, to follow cunningly devised fables,
It's for want of this, that God gives men over to believe a lie, to be led captive by diverse Lustiest and pleasures, to follow cunningly devised fables,
that we may not expose our Persons, Estates, Lives, Posterities, Religion and all, to the crasty and Bloudy advantages of these Enemies of the Protestant Church!
that we may not expose our Persons, Estates, Lives, Posterities, Religion and all, to the Crusty and Bloody advantages of these Enemies of the Protestant Church!
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Shall Joseph and Benjamin, Moses and Aaron; Abrahani and Lot fall out, especially, when the Canaanites are in the land? Shall Gebal, Ammon, and Amaleck, and the Philistims at Tyre, agree;
Shall Joseph and Benjamin, Moses and Aaron; Abrahani and Lot fallen out, especially, when the Canaanites Are in the land? Shall Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, and the philistines At Tyre, agree;
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why did you desert it? To consirm you the more in the constant Profession of it, consider that, 1. We have the Scriptures on our side, in most places free from ambiguiry:
why did you desert it? To consirm you the more in the constant Profession of it, Consider that, 1. We have the Scriptures on our side, in most places free from ambiguiry:
we live under the cleareft dispensations of the Gospelcovenant, and the Light thereof is not yet eclipsed (and we hope never, will) with lewish Mifts,
we live under the cleareft dispensations of the Gospel covenant, and the Light thereof is not yet eclipsed (and we hope never, will) with lewish Mifts,
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and reverend countenanor of the first Antiquity; so that all their glory therein, hath (by our Reformers ) been turned into their shame. 4. And lastly, which may perswade any man (not drunk with prejudice) we have had the mercies of God to plead for us, whereby our Church hath been miraculously upheld.
and reverend countenanor of the First Antiquity; so that all their glory therein, hath (by our Reformers) been turned into their shame. 4. And lastly, which may persuade any man (not drunk with prejudice) we have had the Mercies of God to plead for us, whereby our Church hath been miraculously upheld.
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What remains now? but that we break off our Iniquities by Repentance, put a Bill of Divorce into the hands of our dearest Lusts, run them thorough with the sacrificing Knife of Mortification;
What remains now? but that we break off our Iniquities by Repentance, put a Bill of Divorce into the hands of our dearest Lustiest, run them through with the sacrificing Knife of Mortification;
