The expediency of a publick liturgy, to preserve the reverence of publick worship a sermon preach'd at Bridgewater, for the satisfaction of an eminent dissenter / by Matthew Hole ...
In a word, the infinite Wisdom, Bounty, Truth, and Faithfulness of God appear'd in such lively Colours, stamp'd upon all the Works of his Hands, that made him in the Verse before the Text to cry out, Who in the Heavens can be compar'd unto the Lord? or what is he among the gods that can be liken'd unto him? And then, to imprint the greater awe and dread of him upon our Minds, he adds these words, God is greatly to be feared in the Assemblies of his Saints,
In a word, the infinite Wisdom, Bounty, Truth, and Faithfulness of God appeared in such lively Colours, stamped upon all the Works of his Hands, that made him in the Verse before the Text to cry out, Who in the Heavens can be compared unto the Lord? or what is he among the God's that can be likened unto him? And then, to imprint the greater awe and dread of him upon our Minds, he adds these words, God is greatly to be feared in the Assemblies of his Saints,
For this being the Homage we are to pay to the Supream Being, or the just Acknowledgment we owe to our great Creator, Reason wills that it be done with all imaginable Deference and Humility:
For this being the Homage we Are to pay to the Supreme Being, or the just Acknowledgment we owe to our great Creator, Reason wills that it be done with all imaginable Deference and Humility:
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And since we receive and expect all from him, 'twill farther teach us, that the profoundest Reverence and Veneration we can pay to him, must come vastly short of his infinite Excellencies and Perfections.
And since we receive and expect all from him, it'll farther teach us, that the profoundest reverence and Veneration we can pay to him, must come vastly short of his infinite Excellencies and Perfections.
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And therefore he calls upon the greatest Persons, even the Princes and Potentates of the Earth, to serve the Lord with fear, and to rejoyce before him with trembling.
And Therefore he calls upon the greatest Persons, even the Princes and Potentates of the Earth, to serve the Lord with Fear, and to rejoice before him with trembling.
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Yea, we find God Almighty challenging this Homage from us: If I be a Father, where is my Honour? Mal. 1.6. if I be a Master, where is my Fear? saith the Lord of Hosts.
Yea, we find God Almighty challenging this Homage from us: If I be a Father, where is my Honour? Malachi 1.6. if I be a Master, where is my fear? Says the Lord of Hosts.
The former is the Reverence of the Soul, and the latter of the Body; both which are to attend us into the House of God, and to be carefully minded in our serving of him.
The former is the reverence of the Soul, and the latter of the Body; both which Are to attend us into the House of God, and to be carefully minded in our serving of him.
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Now to beget this holy Fear and Dread in us, we are frequently in our thoughts to descend to a particular Consideration, of the infinite Attributes and Perfections of our Maker;
Now to beget this holy fear and Dread in us, we Are frequently in our thoughts to descend to a particular Consideration, of the infinite Attributes and Perfections of our Maker;
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And then consider, That 'tis this All-knowing and Heart-searching Being, that in our Publick Assemblies we address to, This will farther imprint this Sacred Awe and Dread upon our Souls,
And then Consider, That it's this All-knowing and Heart-searching Being, that in our Public Assemblies we address to, This will farther imprint this Sacred Awe and Dread upon our Souls,
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And then Consider, That 'tis this gracious and bountiful Being that in our Publick Assemblies we are directing our Worship to, This will make us fear the Lord for his goodness, and so fix our Minds in the Love and Contemplation of him, that we shall be both ashamed and afraid to offend so great and good a Benefactor.
And then Consider, That it's this gracious and bountiful Being that in our Public Assemblies we Are directing our Worship to, This will make us Fear the Lord for his Goodness, and so fix our Minds in the Love and Contemplation of him, that we shall be both ashamed and afraid to offend so great and good a Benefactor.
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Lastly, If we Consider how infinitely Jealous and tender God Almighty is of his honour, and that he whom we Address to, will not be mock'd with Vain and Hypocritical Pretences of Serving of him:
Lastly, If we Consider how infinitely Jealous and tender God Almighty is of his honour, and that he whom we Address to, will not be mocked with Vain and Hypocritical Pretences of Serving of him:
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And then call to mind, that in our Publick Assemblies we are Serving this Jealous God, who watches all the Wandrings of our Heart from him, This will make us, in the Psalmist 's Phrase, to serve the Lord with fear;
And then call to mind, that in our Public Assemblies we Are Serving this Jealous God, who watches all the Wanderings of our Heart from him, This will make us, in the Psalmist is Phrase, to serve the Lord with Fear;
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And this is one Reason, why the Publick Liturgy of our Church, was cast into so many short Prayers or Collects, each of which beginning with some Attribute or Perfection of God, proper to usher in the Petition that follows it, is thereby fitted, both to keep up the Reverence and Attention of the Mind in asking it;
And this is one Reason, why the Public Liturgy of our Church, was cast into so many short Prayers or Collects, each of which beginning with Some Attribute or Perfection of God, proper to usher in the Petition that follows it, is thereby fitted, both to keep up the reverence and Attention of the Mind in asking it;
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And so much briefly of that Inward fear and reverence that is to attend all our Addresses to the Divine Majesty, held forth in those words, God is greatly to be feared in the Assemblies of his Saints.
And so much briefly of that Inward Fear and Reverence that is to attend all our Addresses to the Divine Majesty, held forth in those words, God is greatly to be feared in the Assemblies of his Saints.
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Mephibosheth the Son of Jonathan fell on his Face and did Reverence to David. 2 Sam. 9.6. 1 King. 1.31. Bathsheha bowed her Face to the Earth, and did Reverence to the King.
Mephibosheth the Son of Johnathan fell on his Face and did reverence to David. 2 Sam. 9.6. 1 King. 1.31. Bathsheba bowed her Face to the Earth, and did reverence to the King.
All the King's Servants bowed and did Reverence to Haman. By which it appears, that humble and decent Postures of the Body, have been ever reckon'd to be Tokens of Respect and Reverence.
All the King's Servants bowed and did reverence to Haman. By which it appears, that humble and decent Postures of the Body, have been ever reckoned to be Tokens of Respect and reverence.
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That this External Reverence is to be us'd likewise in the Worship of God, is evident too from many Precepts and Examples in Holy Scripture. St. Paul beseeches the Romans, to present their bodies, as a living, holy and acceptable Sacrifice unto God; which is our reasonable Service.
That this External reverence is to be used likewise in the Worship of God, is evident too from many Precepts and Examples in Holy Scripture. Saint Paul Beseeches the Romans, to present their bodies, as a living, holy and acceptable Sacrifice unto God; which is our reasonable Service.
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Where the Apostle calls the presenting our bodies a living Sacrifice, in Opposition to the dead bodies that were offer'd to him under the law: And because brute beasts and irrational Creatures were then offer'd up.
Where the Apostle calls the presenting our bodies a living Sacrifice, in Opposition to the dead bodies that were offered to him under the law: And Because brutus beasts and irrational Creatures were then offered up.
And therefore justly expects the Homage and Service of both. Yea he further adds, that Christ redeemed the Body as well as the Soul from the bondage of Corruption: And God hath promised to glorifie both hereafter: And therefore both are requir'd to glorifie him here.
And Therefore justly expects the Homage and Service of both. Yea he further adds, that christ redeemed the Body as well as the Soul from the bondage of Corruption: And God hath promised to Glorify both hereafter: And Therefore both Are required to Glorify him Here.
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And where the Mind is possess'd with awful Apprehensions of the divine Majesty, it will discover it self in the External Decency both of Words and Actions.
And where the Mind is possessed with awful Apprehensions of the divine Majesty, it will discover it self in the External Decency both of Words and Actions.
And accordingly we find, that good Men, in all Ages, have taken Care, not only to keep up a Religious Awe and Dread of God in their Souls, but have been as careful,
And accordingly we find, that good Men, in all Ages, have taken Care, not only to keep up a Religious Awe and Dread of God in their Souls, but have been as careful,
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Now what outward Gestures are most expressive of Honour and Reverence, the Practice of the Church, and the Custom of the Country where we live, will be the best Guides to direct us.
Now what outward Gestures Are most expressive of Honour and reverence, the Practice of the Church, and the Custom of the Country where we live, will be the best Guides to Direct us.
Ʋncovering of the Head, Bowing the Body, putting off the Shooes, Kneeling, Prostration, lifting up the Eyes and Hands unto Heaven, have been Ancient Signs and Tokens of Honour. The Lord commanded Moses to put off his Shooes, because the place whereon he stood was Holy Ground: And to this Solomon alludes,
Ʋncovering of the Head, Bowing the Body, putting off the Shoes, Kneeling, Prostration, lifting up the Eyes and Hands unto Heaven, have been Ancient Signs and Tokens of Honour. The Lord commanded Moses to put off his Shoes, Because the place whereon he stood was Holy Ground: And to this Solomon alludes,
when he directs Men to look to their Feet, when they enter into the House of God. Josh. 5.14. Joshua fell on his Face to the Earth, and worshipped God.
when he directs Men to look to their Feet, when they enter into the House of God. Josh. 5.14. joshua fell on his Face to the Earth, and worshipped God.
By which we may observe, That Discalceation, Kneeling, and Prostrating, were the usual Expressions of outward Reverence under the Old Testament. In the New, we find uncovering the Head to be made a part of that bodily Reverence that is to be used in Religious Assemblies.
By which we may observe, That Discalceation, Kneeling, and Prostrating, were the usual Expressions of outward reverence under the Old Testament. In the New, we find uncovering the Head to be made a part of that bodily reverence that is to be used in Religious Assemblies.
Otherwise, we incurr that heavy Curse, denounced by the Prophet Malachi, against such as having in their Flock a Male, will yet vow and sacrifice unto God a corrupt thing. And therefore to sit at our Prayers,
Otherwise, we incur that heavy Curse, denounced by the Prophet Malachi, against such as having in their Flock a Male, will yet Voelli and sacrifice unto God a corrupt thing. And Therefore to fit At our Prayers,
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And therefore we find him thus upbraiding those that present him with such Offerings, Go and offer it, saith he, to thy Governour, Mal. 1.8 ▪ and see whether he will be pleased with thee, or accept thy Person:
And Therefore we find him thus upbraiding those that present him with such Offerings, Go and offer it, Says he, to thy Governor, Malachi 1.8 ▪ and see whither he will be pleased with thee, or accept thy Person:
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And sure they must have very low and mean Thoughts of God, who think that Service good enough for him, which would be thought saucy and unmannerly when done to his Creatures.
And sure they must have very low and mean Thoughts of God, who think that Service good enough for him, which would be Thought saucy and unmannerly when done to his Creatures.
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For that tells them, That God is greatly to be feared, by the inward Dread and Awfulness of the Mind; and to be had in Reverence, by the outward Decency and Humility of the Body: And both these are to accompany them to the publick Assemblies,
For that tells them, That God is greatly to be feared, by the inward Dread and Awfulness of the Mind; and to be had in reverence, by the outward Decency and Humility of the Body: And both these Are to accompany them to the public Assemblies,
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The former is the Establish'd way of the Church of England, wherein she treads in the Steps of all Antiquity; there being no Christian Church from the days of the Apostles, to the present Age, but what hath perform'd their publick Worship by a Liturgy or set Forms of Prayer.
The former is the Established Way of the Church of England, wherein she treads in the Steps of all Antiquity; there being no Christian Church from the days of the Apostles, to the present Age, but what hath performed their public Worship by a Liturgy or Set Forms of Prayer.
My Business then at present will be, to examine which of these two Ways best tends to promote and preserve that holy Reverence of Body and Mind before describ'd;
My Business then At present will be, to examine which of these two Ways best tends to promote and preserve that holy reverence of Body and Mind before described;
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But before I enter upon the Discussion of this Point, I shall prepare my way to it, by premising these four or five things. And the 1st. is, To assure you that I have no Design of offending or provoking any Person;
But before I enter upon the Discussion of this Point, I shall prepare my Way to it, by premising these four or five things. And the 1st. is, To assure you that I have no Design of offending or provoking any Person;
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St. Paul bare Record concerning the Israelites, that they had a Zeal, which yet in some things, was not according to knowledge; meaning, That they had some mistaken Notions concerning the Law,
Saint Paul bore Record Concerning the Israelites, that they had a Zeal, which yet in Some things, was not according to knowledge; meaning, That they had Some mistaken Notions Concerning the Law,
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And therefore he not only prayed that Israel might be saved, but instructed them too in the right way and method of Salvation. And there are some likewise in our Days, who may have a good Meaning towards God, and yet may mistake their way, and stand in need of a guide to direct their good Intentions. And if, by the Example of this great Apostle, I shall endeavour to rectifie the misguided Zeal of such Persons,
And Therefore he not only prayed that Israel might be saved, but instructed them too in the right Way and method of Salvation. And there Are Some likewise in our Days, who may have a good Meaning towards God, and yet may mistake their Way, and stand in need of a guide to Direct their good Intentions. And if, by the Exampl of this great Apostle, I shall endeavour to rectify the misguided Zeal of such Persons,
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Let me therefore bespeak you in the Words of St. Peter, to lay aside all guile, and all malice, 1 Pet. 2.1, 2. and hypocrisie, and envying, and evil speaking:
Let me Therefore bespeak you in the Words of Saint Peter, to lay aside all guile, and all malice, 1 Pet. 2.1, 2. and hypocrisy, and envying, and evil speaking:
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yea, when all the Prayers we find offered up by our Saviour, consisted of Forms: For the Evangelists tell us, That he prayed three times, saying the same Words.
yea, when all the Prayers we find offered up by our Saviour, consisted of Forms: For the Evangelists tell us, That he prayed three times, saying the same Words.
3. As we are Agreed about the Lawfulness of Forms, so neither doth our Church condemn all use of more free and conceiv'd Prayers in their due time and place.
3. As we Are Agreed about the Lawfulness of Forms, so neither does our Church condemn all use of more free and conceived Prayers in their due time and place.
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But because the publick Worship ought to be so fram'd and worded, that all may know what they are to join in and say Amen to, therefore all Christian Churches have thought a standing Liturgy most expedient to preserve the Unity and Harmony of divine Worship;
But Because the public Worship ought to be so framed and worded, that all may know what they Are to join in and say Amen to, Therefore all Christian Churches have Thought a standing Liturgy most expedient to preserve the Unity and Harmony of divine Worship;
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that Christians may with one heart and one mouth glorifie their great Creator. But in private they are left at Liberty to their own conceiv'd Devotions;
that Christians may with one heart and one Mouth Glorify their great Creator. But in private they Are left At Liberty to their own conceived Devotions;
Yea, even in publick too, in some extraordinary Cases, wherein the Church hath made no Provision, Ministers are not restrain'd from a sober and decent Exercise of their own Abilities;
Yea, even in public too, in Some extraordinary Cases, wherein the Church hath made no Provision, Ministers Are not restrained from a Sobrium and decent Exercise of their own Abilities;
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Whether the Reverence and Solemnity of Publick Worship be not better provided for and secured by well-composed Forms, than by leaving Men to their own free and Extemporary Effusions.
Whither the reverence and Solemnity of Public Worship be not better provided for and secured by well-composed Forms, than by leaving Men to their own free and Extemporary Effusions.
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we bind up our Tongues to a form of Speech, lest by letting them loose, we should unawares fall into those Indecencies, that might rather Affront than Honour the Majesty we address to.
we bind up our Tongues to a from of Speech, lest by letting them lose, we should unawares fallen into those Indecencies, that might rather Affront than Honour the Majesty we address to.
And if this be a piece of Respect to be shewed to Men like our selves, to take a due care of our Words and Behaviour in speaking to them, can any think fit to make so bold with their Maker, as to vent any thing of a sudden before him? Certainly, the Reverence we owe to the Supream Being, ought not to be less than that we are wont to pay to Inferiour Creatures: And therefore what is irreverent when done to them, must be much more so when done to him; for 'tis not to be imagin'd, that the King of Kings should have a less regard to his Honour,
And if this be a piece of Respect to be showed to Men like our selves, to take a due care of our Words and Behaviour in speaking to them, can any think fit to make so bold with their Maker, as to vent any thing of a sudden before him? Certainly, the reverence we owe to the Supreme Being, ought not to be less than that we Are wont to pay to Inferior Creatures: And Therefore what is irreverent when done to them, must be much more so when done to him; for it's not to be imagined, that the King of Kings should have a less regard to his Honour,
than Earthly Princes: and consequently, it must be absurd and irrational to treat the Majesty of Heaven, who is infinitely above the Kings and Potentates of the Earth, more rudely than we are wont to do the Works of his own Hands.
than Earthly Princes: and consequently, it must be absurd and irrational to Treat the Majesty of Heaven, who is infinitely above the Kings and Potentates of the Earth, more rudely than we Are wont to do the Works of his own Hands.
And because here lies the main Errour and Mistake in this Matter, I shall enlarge here a little the more, that we may the better discover and remove it.
And Because Here lies the main Error and Mistake in this Matter, I shall enlarge Here a little the more, that we may the better discover and remove it.
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I say then, That the novelty and variety of Expressions in Prayer, hath no manner of Efficacy or Acceptance at all with God. For we find him often condemning,
I say then, That the novelty and variety of Expressions in Prayer, hath no manner of Efficacy or Acceptance At all with God. For we find him often condemning,
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but God Almighty, who knows our Necessities before we ask, and is above and without all manner of Passions, is not to be moved or prevail'd upon by these Arts. So that to think that God is taken with many and new Words, is to think him such a one as our selves;
but God Almighty, who knows our Necessities before we ask, and is above and without all manner of Passion, is not to be moved or prevailed upon by these Arts. So that to think that God is taken with many and new Words, is to think him such a one as our selves;
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Indeed, to speak properly, Prayer is not the Work of the Tongue, or a Matter of Words, but the Work and Business of the Soul: and consists not so much in lifting up the Voice, as in the Elevation of the Heart unto God.
Indeed, to speak properly, Prayer is not the Work of the Tongue, or a Matter of Words, but the Work and Business of the Soul: and consists not so much in lifting up the Voice, as in the Elevation of the Heart unto God.
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and prayed, when her voice was not heard. And we find St. James ascribing the Efficacy and Success of our Prayers, not to the nimbleness and volubility of the Tongue, but to the inward workings and warmth of the Heart; telling us that the inwrought fervent Prayer of the Righteous, (for so the word imports) availeth much.
and prayed, when her voice was not herd. And we find Saint James ascribing the Efficacy and Success of our Prayers, not to the nimbleness and volubility of the Tongue, but to the inward workings and warmth of the Heart; telling us that the inwrought fervent Prayer of the Righteous, (for so the word imports) availeth much.
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for God and Man too resist the proud; and both conspire to shew grace and favour to the humble. A bold arrogant Petitioner, that comes rather to shew his Parts,
for God and Man too resist the proud; and both conspire to show grace and favour to the humble. A bold arrogant Petitioner, that comes rather to show his Parts,
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and the greater excellencies of him he applies to, and manifests both these by the humility of his Words and Gestures, generally finds an easie access, and a kind acceptance.
and the greater excellencies of him he Applies to, and manifests both these by the humility of his Words and Gestures, generally finds an easy access, and a kind acceptance.
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A plain instance hereof we have in the Pharisee and the Publican. The poor Publican, out of a deep sense of his own unworthiness, had scarce confidence enough to lift up his eyes unto Heaven; but smote upon his breast;
A plain instance hereof we have in the Pharisee and the Publican. The poor Publican, out of a deep sense of his own unworthiness, had scarce confidence enough to lift up his eyes unto Heaven; but smote upon his breast;
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The proud Pharisee, on the other hand, comes with his long Prayers, and spins out his Petition into a multitude and variety of Expressions, bestowing many good words upon himself, as a Saint of the highest form;
The proud Pharisee, on the other hand, comes with his long Prayers, and spins out his Petition into a multitude and variety of Expressions, bestowing many good words upon himself, as a Saint of the highest from;
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God, I thank thee, I am not as other men, &c. and many bad words on others, and especially on the poor Publican: But what was the issue of this bold and vaunting Harangue? why, our Saviour condemn'd him for an arrant Hypocrite, and sharply rebuk'd his vain babling.
God, I thank thee, I am not as other men, etc. and many bad words on Others, and especially on the poor Publican: But what was the issue of this bold and vaunting Harangue? why, our Saviour condemned him for an arrant Hypocrite, and sharply rebuked his vain babbling.
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Lastly, There is one thing more to be premis'd, and that is, that suddain and unpremeditated Speech is liable to many Indecencies and Imperfections; yea, such as oftener stand in need of a Pardon, than procure Acceptance. Solomon hath told us, That in the multitude of words there wanteth not sin;
Lastly, There is one thing more to be premised, and that is, that sudden and unpremeditated Speech is liable to many Indecencies and Imperfections; yea, such as oftener stand in need of a Pardon, than procure Acceptance. Solomon hath told us, That in the multitude of words there Wants not since;
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And he that considers what raw, indigested Speeches have proceeded out of the Mouths of such as have taken this liberty in their Prayers to God, will see great reason to tye up the Tongue to the good Behaviour,
And he that considers what raw, indigested Speeches have proceeded out of the Mouths of such as have taken this liberty in their Prayers to God, will see great reason to tie up the Tongue to the good Behaviour,
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And thus having a little prepar'd the Way, by premising these sew things, I shall now come closer to the Matter in Question, and enquire whether a well-composed Liturgy ot Forms of Prayer be not better to preserve and secure that Reverence and Solemnity of Publick Worship before describ'd,
And thus having a little prepared the Way, by premising these sew things, I shall now come closer to the Matter in Question, and inquire whither a well-composed Liturgy It Forms of Prayer be not better to preserve and secure that reverence and Solemnity of Public Worship before described,
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First, That which best helps us to come preparedly to the publick Worship of God, does most conduce to preserve the Reverence that is to be us'd in it:
First, That which best helps us to come preparedly to the public Worship of God, does most conduce to preserve the reverence that is to be used in it:
That Preparation is necessary before we approach the Divine Majesty, I suppose will be easily granted by all that have any sense of his infinite Power and Greatness:
That Preparation is necessary before we approach the Divine Majesty, I suppose will be Easily granted by all that have any sense of his infinite Power and Greatness:
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When we know what we are about to confess, we may be able to excite that Sorrow, that Shame and Indignation with our selves, that is fit to accompany such a Confession. When we know what we are about to ask, we may come prepared with a due Sense of our want of it,
When we know what we Are about to confess, we may be able to excite that Sorrow, that Shame and Indignation with our selves, that is fit to accompany such a Confessi. When we know what we Are about to ask, we may come prepared with a due Sense of our want of it,
When we know for what mercies and blessings we are about to give thanks, we may stir up in our hearts that joy and inward sense of the divine goodness, that is proper for such Thanksgivings.
When we know for what Mercies and blessings we Are about to give thanks, we may stir up in our hearts that joy and inward sense of the divine Goodness, that is proper for such Thanksgivings.
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and meditating upon the sundry Attributes and Properties of God Almighty, with which they are usher'd in, we may suit our affections to the matter and words of such an Address,
and meditating upon the sundry Attributes and Properties of God Almighty, with which they Are ushered in, we may suit our affections to the matter and words of such an Address,
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And how is it possible to prepare or bring devout Affections to such a Service? If the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who can prepare himself to the battel? If he that officiates be uncertain before-hand, what he shall say, and the People uncertain what they shall hear, as both must be when their Prayers are left to sudden Effusions;
And how is it possible to prepare or bring devout Affections to such a Service? If the trumpet give an uncertain found, who can prepare himself to the battle? If he that officiates be uncertain beforehand, what he shall say, and the People uncertain what they shall hear, as both must be when their Prayers Are left to sudden Effusions;
And therefore the Apostle directs Men to pray with the Ʋnderstanding, and to use such easie Terms and Language in the publick Devotion, that the People may be edified;
And Therefore the Apostle directs Men to pray with the Ʋnderstanding, and to use such easy Terms and Language in the public Devotion, that the People may be edified;
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and being forced to utter what first comes to head, may let fall such Expressions, as neither suit the Majesty of God, nor the Understanding of the People.
and being forced to utter what First comes to head, may let fallen such Expressions, as neither suit the Majesty of God, nor the Understanding of the People.
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In a word, 'tis most certain that both Minister and Pecple may better pray with the Ʋnderstanding in a known Form, where the Matter and Words are well digested,
In a word, it's most certain that both Minister and People may better pray with the Ʋnderstanding in a known From, where the Matter and Words Are well digested,
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So that a joynt Consent and Agreement in our Prayers, offer'd up in Faith, without wrath and doubting, is the best means of procuring to us the Success of them.
So that a joint Consent and Agreement in our Prayers, offered up in Faith, without wrath and doubting, is the best means of procuring to us the Success of them.
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Now this may be far better done by a publick Form, than it can be by our own private Conceptions. For by a standing Liturgy, People may be well acquainted with their Prayers,
Now this may be Far better done by a public From, than it can be by our own private Conceptions. For by a standing Liturgy, People may be well acquainted with their Prayers,
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for being well assur'd, that what they ask is sound, and the manner of asking it well-pleasing unto God, they may pray with full assurance of Faith, and heartily join in a regular and well composed Devotion, saying Amen, to every part of it.
for being well assured, that what they ask is found, and the manner of asking it Well-pleasing unto God, they may pray with full assurance of Faith, and heartily join in a regular and well composed Devotion, saying Amen, to every part of it.
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And are not these great Indecencies in the Worship of God? Can any wise or good Man joyn or say Amen to such Prayers? Will you call this an acceptable Sacrifice unto God? May he not justly say to such, as he did of old to the Jews, Isai. 1. bring no more such vain Oblations, they are a trouble to me, I am weary to bear them? Is not this to offer strange fire unto the Lord;
And Are not these great Indecencies in the Worship of God? Can any wise or good Man join or say Amen to such Prayers? Will you call this an acceptable Sacrifice unto God? May he not justly say to such, as he did of old to the jews, Isaiah 1. bring no more such vain Oblations, they Are a trouble to me, I am weary to bear them? Is not this to offer strange fire unto the Lord;
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Fourthly, That which helps us to perform the Duty of Prayer with the greatest fervency and the least distraction, must best preserve the Reverence of Publick Worship:
Fourthly, That which helps us to perform the Duty of Prayer with the greatest fervency and the least distraction, must best preserve the reverence of Public Worship:
For the better understanding of this Argument, we must call to Mind, what I before premis'd, that the Duty of Prayer consists not in Words, and much less in the Novelty and Variety of them:
For the better understanding of this Argument, we must call to Mind, what I before premised, that the Duty of Prayer consists not in Words, and much less in the Novelty and Variety of them:
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because the Soul of Man is of so limited a Nature in all its Operations, that it cannot attend to two or more things at once, at least so closely and intensely as it can to one,
Because the Soul of Man is of so limited a Nature in all its Operations, that it cannot attend to two or more things At once, At least so closely and intensely as it can to one,
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therefore the inventing of words in Prayer, which is the exercise of the Brain, must needs be a hindrance to the Soul in exciting the Affections, which is the great business of the Heart.
Therefore the inventing of words in Prayer, which is the exercise of the Brain, must needs be a hindrance to the Soul in exciting the Affections, which is the great business of the Heart.
Now herein plainly appears the Usefulness and Conveniency of Publick forms, in which the words being prepared to our hands, the Mind hath nothing to do but to excite and imploy Affections suited to them;
Now herein plainly appears the Usefulness and Conveniency of Public forms, in which the words being prepared to our hands, the Mind hath nothing to do but to excite and employ Affections suited to them;
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And therefore a form of Prayer, which gives the Soul full scope and leisure to attend to these things, without calling it off to the study of words, must best promote the inward fervency and devotion of the Mind, in which the life of Prayer doth mainly consist.
And Therefore a from of Prayer, which gives the Soul full scope and leisure to attend to these things, without calling it off to the study of words, must best promote the inward fervency and devotion of the Mind, in which the life of Prayer does mainly consist.
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The Minister, in a conceiv'd Prayer, is wholly employ'd in finding out Matter, and putting it into Words; which is work enough to take up his Thoughts:
The Minister, in a conceived Prayer, is wholly employed in finding out Matter, and putting it into Words; which is work enough to take up his Thoughts:
and his Head being thus busied about these things, it must necessarily hinder the greater work and business of the Heart: since the Soul cannot so closely attend to both, at the same time.
and his Head being thus busied about these things, it must necessarily hinder the greater work and business of the Heart: since the Soul cannot so closely attend to both, At the same time.
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for the Matter and Words being well known and consider'd before, there will be no need of employing the Mind, either in inventing, or in judging of the sence or soundness of our Prayers;
for the Matter and Words being well known and considered before, there will be no need of employing the Mind, either in inventing, or in judging of the sense or soundness of our Prayers;
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but being well satisfied of this before-hand, the Soul hath nothing to do, but to apply it self to the Duty without distraction: by which means, the Affections may keep pace with the Words; and the Heart go all along with the Prayers.
but being well satisfied of this beforehand, the Soul hath nothing to do, but to apply it self to the Duty without distraction: by which means, the Affections may keep pace with the Words; and the Heart go all along with the Prayers.
Fifthly, That Way of Worship, in which the whole Matter of Prayer may be best compriz'd in full and comprehensive sence, and likewise best digested into due Order and Method, is certainly the most reverent and solemn Way of Publick Worship:
Fifthly, That Way of Worship, in which the Whole Matter of Prayer may be best Comprised in full and comprehensive sense, and likewise best digested into due Order and Method, is Certainly the most reverend and solemn Way of Public Worship:
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by which the Sacrifice becomes either lame and imperfect, or else monstrous and impertinent; both which must render it unfit to be offered to our Maker.
by which the Sacrifice becomes either lame and imperfect, or Else monstrous and impertinent; both which must render it unfit to be offered to our Maker.
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Sixthly, That Way of Worship which prescribes the Use of the most decent gestures and behaviour of the Body in the Service of God, does best preserve the Reverence and Solemnity of publick Worship:
Sixthly, That Way of Worship which prescribes the Use of the most decent gestures and behaviour of the Body in the Service of God, does best preserve the reverence and Solemnity of public Worship:
That God Almighty expects the Service of the Body, as well as that of the Soul, and that the inward reverence of the Mind, must be accompanied with the humble and decent demeanour of the outward Man, hath been observed and proved already.
That God Almighty expects the Service of the Body, as well as that of the Soul, and that the inward Reverence of the Mind, must be accompanied with the humble and decent demeanour of the outward Man, hath been observed and proved already.
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For the one directs to and prescribes all the decent Postures of Devotion; The other leaves men loose, to all manner of rudeness and irreverence in Religious Exercises.
For the one directs to and prescribes all the decent Postures of Devotion; The other leaves men lose, to all manner of rudeness and irreverence in Religious Exercises.
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Indeed, Publick Worship being that open and solemn Acknowledgment we jointly make to our great Creator, ought in reason to be perform'd with all outward as well as inward signs and tokens of Honour.
Indeed, Public Worship being that open and solemn Acknowledgment we jointly make to our great Creator, ought in reason to be performed with all outward as well as inward Signs and tokens of Honour.
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For what Humility of Body, what Decency of Words and Behaviour, can be great enough to be shew'd to the Majesty of Heaven? Especially when we come to make our solemn appearance together before him?
For what Humility of Body, what Decency of Words and Behaviour, can be great enough to be showed to the Majesty of Heaven? Especially when we come to make our solemn appearance together before him?
For this reason we find in our excellent Liturgy, such pious Rules and Orders of external decency, that in the use of them we may be enabled to serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear.
For this reason we find in our excellent Liturgy, such pious Rules and Order of external decency, that in the use of them we may be enabled to serve God acceptably, with Reverence and godly Fear.
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At the Name of Jesus, which is above every Name, and at which all things in Heaven and Earth are commanded to bow, we reverently bow our Bodies; in the Hymns and Praising of God, we lift up our Selves and our Hearts unto God;
At the Name of jesus, which is above every Name, and At which all things in Heaven and Earth Are commanded to bow, we reverently bow our Bodies; in the Hymns and Praising of God, we lift up our Selves and our Hearts unto God;
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In our Prayers we cast our selves down, again, on our Knees; which is the humble posture of Supplicants, calling for Mercy, and begging Grace to help in time of need:
In our Prayers we cast our selves down, again, on our Knees; which is the humble posture of Supplicants, calling for Mercy, and begging Grace to help in time of need:
And thus in all the parts and offices of Religion we are directed to those becoming gestures, which are most Consonant to Antiquity, and most expressive of the Reverence that is to be shew'd in Divine Worship.
And thus in all the parts and Offices of Religion we Are directed to those becoming gestures, which Are most Consonant to Antiquity, and most expressive of the reverence that is to be showed in Divine Worship.
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for Sitting at Prayers, when they are Speaking to God, Covering their head at Sermons, when God is Speaking to them; with other such Indecencies, which would not be allowed in Addresses to our Superiours, are commonly seen among them;
for Sitting At Prayers, when they Are Speaking to God, Covering their head At Sermons, when God is Speaking to them; with other such Indecencies, which would not be allowed in Addresses to our Superiors, Are commonly seen among them;
Ever since the Cry against innocent Ceremonies was begun and carried on by cunning and designing Men, they have lost all the Reverence and Decency of Divine Worship,
Ever since the Cry against innocent Ceremonies was begun and carried on by cunning and designing Men, they have lost all the reverence and Decency of Divine Worship,
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But if these Men would more seriously consider, that God is to be glorified by our Bodies, as well as Souls; and that 'tis not the bare attendance, but the humble and good behaviour of our Bodies that is expected from us, they might soon learn better manners in the presence of their Maker;
But if these Men would more seriously Consider, that God is to be glorified by our Bodies, as well as Souls; and that it's not the bore attendance, but the humble and good behaviour of our Bodies that is expected from us, they might soon Learn better manners in the presence of their Maker;
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Lastly, That which best prevents Tautologies, vain Repetitions, and all other Indecencies in the Service of God, doth best preserve the Reverence of publick Worship:
Lastly, That which best prevents Tautologies, vain Repetitions, and all other Indecencies in the Service of God, does best preserve the reverence of public Worship:
That these things are very offensive unto God in our approaches to him, plainly appears by the sharp Rebukes our Saviour gave the Pharisees, for their much speaking, and vain repetitions in Prayer.
That these things Are very offensive unto God in our Approaches to him, plainly appears by the sharp Rebukes our Saviour gave the Pharisees, for their much speaking, and vain repetitions in Prayer.
For how frequent and fulsom are their Invocations of Lord, Lord, when they are at a loss what to say? and how usual is it to supply the defects and failures of their Invention, with taking God's Name in vain? And indeed, few can be ignorant with what nauseous and vain Repetitions, such Prayers do generally abound, Insomuch, that after a long extempore Prayer, there is many times great need of a short form to beg Pardon for the rudeness and irreverence of such an Address.
For how frequent and fulsome Are their Invocations of Lord, Lord, when they Are At a loss what to say? and how usual is it to supply the defects and failures of their Invention, with taking God's Name in vain? And indeed, few can be ignorant with what nauseous and vain Repetitions, such Prayers do generally abound, Insomuch, that After a long extempore Prayer, there is many times great need of a short from to beg Pardon for the rudeness and irreverence of such an Address.
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and kept to a more serious and solemn Method of Devotion? And therefore we have been told of one, who having an extempore Prayer taken after him in Short-Hand, was after presented with a View of what he had offer'd up to God,
and kept to a more serious and solemn Method of Devotion? And Therefore we have been told of one, who having an extempore Prayer taken After him in Short-Hand, was After presented with a View of what he had offered up to God,
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the sight whereof fill'd him with that blushing and confusion at the Impertinences and Tautologies of that exercise, that he resolved never more to make so bold with God Almighty,
the sighed whereof filled him with that blushing and confusion At the Impertinences and Tautologies of that exercise, that he resolved never more to make so bold with God Almighty,
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1. If he that officiates be a Person of Mean parts, that is of a slow Invention, a bad Memory, and an unready Tongue, the Religious Exercise must necessarily partake of his weaknesses, and so must be very lamely and imperfectly perform'd;
1. If he that officiates be a Person of Mean parts, that is of a slow Invention, a bad Memory, and an unready Tongue, the Religious Exercise must necessarily partake of his Weaknesses, and so must be very lamely and imperfectly performed;
For if he happen to hesitate, or express himself in flat, or phantastick Terms, the Hearers, instead of minding the matter, will be observing the Oddness and Emptiness of his Expressions: And this will cause some to pity his Weakness, others to condemn his Impertinence;
For if he happen to hesitate, or express himself in flat, or fantastic Terms, the Hearers, instead of minding the matter, will be observing the Oddness and Emptiness of his Expressions: And this will cause Some to pity his Weakness, Others to condemn his Impertinence;
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that is, if his Invention be more quick, his Memory strong, and his Tongue more voluble, the People then will be apt to be taken up with the Admiration of his Parts; and instead of attending to the main Duty of Prayer, will be listening to the Promptness and Readiness of his Speech; observing the Method and Phrases, and pleasing themselves with the Fineness and Fluency of his Expressions. Which things may indeed gratifie the Curiosity of itching Ears; but never sink into the Heart: They go no farther than the Fancy, and serve only to warm and deceive the Imagination; whilst the Soul is no way concern'd in all this,
that is, if his Invention be more quick, his Memory strong, and his Tongue more voluble, the People then will be apt to be taken up with the Admiration of his Parts; and instead of attending to the main Duty of Prayer, will be listening to the Promptness and Readiness of his Speech; observing the Method and Phrases, and pleasing themselves with the Fineness and Fluency of his Expressions. Which things may indeed gratify the Curiosity of itching Ears; but never sink into the Heart: They go no farther than the Fancy, and serve only to warm and deceive the Imagination; while the Soul is no Way concerned in all this,
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Now nothing but publick prescribed Forms, in which neither the Quickness or Slowness of the Minister's Parts are to be seen, can sufficiently cure this Evil. For there the People being used to the same Words, suited and prepared to the Matter of their Prayers, have nothing to divert their Attention or Affections from them. Then,
Now nothing but public prescribed Forms, in which neither the Quickness or Slowness of the Minister's Parts Are to be seen, can sufficiently cure this Evil. For there the People being used to the same Words, suited and prepared to the Matter of their Prayers, have nothing to divert their Attention or Affections from them. Then,
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which yet must be supply'd, as they often are, with vain and fulsom Repetitions. He may be disturb'd with Passion, or encumber'd with worldly Cares and Troubles: Besides many other such Accidents;
which yet must be supplied, as they often Are, with vain and fulsome Repetitions. He may be disturbed with Passion, or encumbered with worldly Cares and Troubles: Beside many other such Accidents;
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Now can any considering Person think it fit, that the publick Devotions of a whole Church, should be left to the Uncertainty of such Accidents? Does it not become the Wisdom and Piety of our Governours to provide against these Indecencies? And what other Remedy can there be, beside a stated Liturgy, or Forms of Prayer, to secure the Worship of God from these and many other Inconveniences? Upon the whole then, let any Rational Man judge,
Now can any considering Person think it fit, that the public Devotions of a Whole Church, should be left to the Uncertainty of such Accidents? Does it not become the Wisdom and Piety of our Governors to provide against these Indecencies? And what other Remedy can there be, beside a stated Liturgy, or Forms of Prayer, to secure the Worship of God from these and many other Inconveniences? Upon the Whole then, let any Rational Man judge,
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whether an establish'd, well-composed Liturgy, wherein both the inward Reverence of the Mind, and the outward Reverence of the Body may be best taken Care of, be not a more solemn and decent way of publick Worship,
whither an established, well-composed Liturgy, wherein both the inward reverence of the Mind, and the outward reverence of the Body may be best taken Care of, be not a more solemn and decent Way of public Worship,
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But having shewed it to be the most Expedient, the most decent and devout way of worshipping God, I hope you will make it your choice and your delight too, to resort to it;
But having showed it to be the most Expedient, the most decent and devout Way of worshipping God, I hope you will make it your choice and your delight too, to resort to it;
If any of you have wander'd from the Fold, and walk'd in by and forbidden Paths, 'tis time for you to return to the Shepherd and Bishop of your Souls, and to confess, in the Words of the Church, that you have erred and strayed from God's ways, like lost Sheep:
If any of you have wandered from the Fold, and walked in by and forbidden Paths, it's time for you to return to the Shepherd and Bishop of your Souls, and to confess, in the Words of the Church, that you have erred and strayed from God's ways, like lost Sheep:
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And if you have left the publick Prayers of the Church, for the private Conceptions of Mens brain, you have Reason to go on, and say, That you have followed too much the Devices and Desires of your own Heart.
And if you have left the public Prayers of the Church, for the private Conceptions of Men's brain, you have Reason to go on, and say, That you have followed too much the Devices and Desires of your own Heart.
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But set a due price upon this inestimable Treasury of Piety and Devotion; in the Use of which, you may be furnish'd with all divine Blessings, necessary for the Life that now is, and that which is to come.
But Set a due price upon this inestimable Treasury of Piety and Devotion; in the Use of which, you may be furnished with all divine Blessings, necessary for the Life that now is, and that which is to come.
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In a word, Let me prevail with you to frequent the publick Assemblies, where God is greatly feared by a Religious Dread and Awfulness of Mind, and had in Reverence by the humble and decent Gestures of the Body, in drawing nigh to him.
In a word, Let me prevail with you to frequent the public Assemblies, where God is greatly feared by a Religious Dread and Awfulness of Mind, and had in reverence by the humble and decent Gestures of the Body, in drawing High to him.
And thus, by joining together in one Fellowship and Communion here on Earth, we shall e're long be received into the ever-blessed Society and Communion of Saints in Heaven. FINIS.
And thus, by joining together in one Fellowship and Communion Here on Earth, we shall ever long be received into the ever-blessed Society and Communion of Saints in Heaven. FINIS.
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