An answer to Dr. Stillingfleet's sermon, by some nonconformists, being the peaceable design renewed wherein the imputation of schism wherewith the doctor hath charged the nonconformists meetings, is removed, their nonconformity justified, and materials for union drawn up together, which will heal both parties.
WHereas it hath pleased the Worthy and Learned Dr. Stillingfleet to Preach, and Print a Sermon, wherein he hath laid a universal charge of Schism upon the Meetings of the whole body of Nonconformists throughout the Nation:
WHereas it hath pleased the Worthy and Learned Dr. Stillingfleet to Preach, and Print a Sermon, wherein he hath laid a universal charge of Schism upon the Meetings of the Whole body of nonconformists throughout the nation:
especially seeing an humble state alone of our Defence (which seems really to be yet quite unknown to this otherwise candid Doctor) may perhaps give satisfaction,
especially seeing an humble state alone of our Defence (which seems really to be yet quite unknown to this otherwise candid Doctor) may perhaps give satisfaction,
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It is, we know, the happiness and birth-right of the People of this Nation, that if they lye under any grievance, they may have recourse to the Higher Powers when assembled:
It is, we know, the happiness and birthright of the People of this nation, that if they lie under any grievance, they may have recourse to the Higher Powers when assembled:
as if such Congregations were no Churches, being very deeply sensible, when our Lord hath commanded that the Tares should not be plucked up for fear of endangering even but some of the Wheat, what an unaccountable thing it is like to be to him,
as if such Congregations were no Churches, being very deeply sensible, when our Lord hath commanded that the Tares should not be plucked up for Fear of endangering even but Some of the Wheat, what an unaccountable thing it is like to be to him,
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We could not answer such a charge as lies against us, if we did so. Two things therefore we will acknowledg, that our Parish-Churches are true Churches:
We could not answer such a charge as lies against us, if we did so. Two things Therefore we will acknowledge, that our Parish-churches Are true Churches:
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And what would the Doctor, or any Conformist have of us more, unless it be also to join with them there in the participation of the Ordinances which some of us refuse not neither, upon convenient occasion.
And what would the Doctor, or any Conformist have of us more, unless it be also to join with them there in the participation of the Ordinances which Some of us refuse not neither, upon convenient occasion.
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and cannot be deny'd us, that it is the duty likewise of those who are set apart to the Office of the Ministry (supposing them every way to be fit and called) to preach the Gospel by way of discharge of that Office.
and cannot be denied us, that it is the duty likewise of those who Are Set apart to the Office of the Ministry (supposing them every Way to be fit and called) to preach the Gospel by Way of discharge of that Office.
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and commanded to speak no more in Christs Name, have left us their answer on Record, We ought to obey God rather than Man. We have the precedent also of the first three hundred years after these Apostles,
and commanded to speak no more in Christ Name, have left us their answer on Record, We ought to obey God rather than Man. We have the precedent also of the First three hundred Years After these Apostles,
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Which observation by the way, may alone suffice for the redressing a slip of the Pen which hath fell from another the like eminent person, that is Dr. Tillotson, in a late Sermon of his likewise, where he is offering a Position to this effect.
Which observation by the Way, may alone suffice for the redressing a slip of the Pen which hath fell from Another the like eminent person, that is Dr. Tillotson, in a late Sermon of his likewise, where he is offering a Position to this Effect.
Nevertheless let a man have but an ordinary call, and be deliberately convinced in his conscience that by his Preaching even in such a place, he shall convert a Nation,
Nevertheless let a man have but an ordinary call, and be deliberately convinced in his conscience that by his Preaching even in such a place, he shall convert a nation,
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so that we cannot perform the one, but we must omit the other, the greater duty must take place of the less. The rule appears in its own light, and also from Scripture;
so that we cannot perform the one, but we must omit the other, the greater duty must take place of the less. The Rule appears in its own Light, and also from Scripture;
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Which of these is indeed of greatest moment to the glory of God, and the Peoples salvation? In general, which is the greatest matter, that the Gospel of Christ Jesus be preached,
Which of these is indeed of greatest moment to the glory of God, and the Peoples salvation? In general, which is the greatest matter, that the Gospel of christ jesus be preached,
for which we have still other seasons? And which is the greater evil, to have the people of a Parish only divided into several places, to hear the Ministers of both perswasions preach to them (when this too shall not hinder them being parts still or Members of the same Parochial Society):
for which we have still other seasons? And which is the greater evil, to have the people of a Parish only divided into several places, to hear the Ministers of both persuasions preach to them (when this too shall not hinder them being parts still or Members of the same Parochial Society):
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and the everlasting welfare of thousands of mens souls depend upon it? What is Parochial Ʋnion in comparison? We will appeal to the Consciences of every upright equal person, (whether Conformist or Nonconformist ) that fears God, to give Judgment.
and the everlasting welfare of thousands of men's Souls depend upon it? What is Parochial Ʋnion in comparison? We will appeal to the Consciences of every upright equal person, (whither Conformist or Nonconformist) that fears God, to give Judgement.
and in the face of the Sun, that unless we set, and keep up these honest Conventicles, the whole Generation of these Nonconformist Ministers must be laid aside from the Exercise of their Office,
and in the face of the Sun, that unless we Set, and keep up these honest Conventicles, the Whole Generation of these Nonconformist Ministers must be laid aside from the Exercise of their Office,
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We suppose them rather to stand only on the Plea we offer them, Occasional Greater Edification. That is the same Plea still with ours, the Plea of Greater Duty. It is not in contempt to the Government that they come,
We suppose them rather to stand only on the Plea we offer them, Occasional Greater Edification. That is the same Plea still with ours, the Plea of Greater Duty. It is not in contempt to the Government that they come,
nor out of neglect of their own Minister, with scandal to their Neighbours. They come not to any end inconsistent with the Rule of Charity, and Concord.
nor out of neglect of their own Minister, with scandal to their Neighbours. They come not to any end inconsistent with the Rule of Charity, and Concord.
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But they are convinced in their Consciences that they do Edifie more by Hearing the plain Nonconformist, and so seek entirely only the Greater Profit of their Souls, by these means.
But they Are convinced in their Consciences that they do Edify more by Hearing the plain Nonconformist, and so seek entirely only the Greater Profit of their Souls, by these means.
And what hurt can there be more in it, than for one man to have under him two or three Curates? In some places there are Nonconformists, who have been Ministers formerly in the place, or thereabouts, where they live;
And what hurt can there be more in it, than for one man to have under him two or three Curates? In Some places there Are nonconformists, who have been Ministers formerly in the place, or thereabouts, where they live;
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However, if nothing of this be, there is yet some Universal impression on the hearts of most honest people, which makes them tenderly sensible of the wrong that we have suffered, in being turn'd out of the Vineyard for our consciences.
However, if nothing of this be, there is yet Some Universal impression on the hearts of most honest people, which makes them tenderly sensible of the wrong that we have suffered, in being turned out of the Vineyard for our Consciences.
And what if any do think themselves bound hereupon in the sight of God, for the delivering their own souls from the participation of their sins that have ejected us, to come sometimes to hear us, by the way of acknowledging our Ministry,
And what if any do think themselves bound hereupon in the sighed of God, for the delivering their own Souls from the participation of their Sins that have ejected us, to come sometime to hear us, by the Way of acknowledging our Ministry,
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and to give respect to those they think worthy, that by this countenance of theirs toward us, they may both bear their Testimony against the iniquity,
and to give respect to those they think worthy, that by this countenance of theirs towards us, they may both bear their Testimony against the iniquity,
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and are ready to say again, Is there not a Cause? They are words of David to his surly Elder Brethren, who are offended for his being about the Business he was sent.
and Are ready to say again, Is there not a Cause? They Are words of David to his surly Elder Brothers, who Are offended for his being about the Business he was sent.
To this Apology, we know, it will be said by the Episcopal Party (for nothing else that we know can be said to any purpose), But you may conform. If so, we must then desire of one,
To this Apology, we know, it will be said by the Episcopal Party (for nothing Else that we know can be said to any purpose), But you may conform. If so, we must then desire of one,
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We begin with the Threshold, Re-ordination. It must be acknowledg'd by both Parties, That Re-ordination is an uncouth thing, quite against the hair of the literate World,
We begin with the Threshold, Reordination. It must be acknowledged by both Parties, That Reordination is an uncouth thing, quite against the hair of the literate World,
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but as having rather the Example of the Apostles, and of Paul and Barnabas more particularly for it, with what else by some is urged, against the stream barely of human Authority:
but as having rather the Exampl of the Apostles, and of Paul and Barnabas more particularly for it, with what Else by Some is urged, against the stream barely of human authority:
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But when they would generally have it imposed, and yet disown it, and be ashamed of it, in so much as (though there be few or none ordained by Presbyters,
But when they would generally have it imposed, and yet disown it, and be ashamed of it, in so much as (though there be few or none ordained by Presbyters,
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It is true, there is one instance from Antiquity out of Athanasius, of some persons with Ischryas among them, whom they would not allow (according as these hold) to be Ministers,
It is true, there is one instance from Antiquity out of Athanasius, of Some Persons with Ischryas among them, whom they would not allow (according as these hold) to be Ministers,
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But we answer (in the sense as we remember) of Dr. Field on the Church; It is one thing what they judged according to their Ecclesiastical Canons; and another what we ought to judge according to the Word of God. The Scripture makes no difference between Bishop and Presbyter, the Superiority and Inferiority arising after in the Church:
But we answer (in the sense as we Remember) of Dr. Field on the Church; It is one thing what they judged according to their Ecclesiastical Canonas; and Another what we ought to judge according to the Word of God. The Scripture makes no difference between Bishop and Presbyter, the Superiority and Inferiority arising After in the Church:
And when we are made Christs Ministers, and put in office by him, according to his Word, how shall that Authority be vacated for something wanting only in the Constitutions of Men? Here is a matter of Infinite wrong, which the opinion of these Men does us.
And when we Are made Christ Ministers, and put in office by him, according to his Word, how shall that authority be vacated for something wanting only in the Constitutions of Men? Here is a matter of Infinite wrong, which the opinion of these Men does us.
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If it was a grievous thing in the late times to put one of these Ministers out of his Place only, what is it to put so many of us out of our Office? There is no Person almost of Spirit,
If it was a grievous thing in the late times to put one of these Ministers out of his Place only, what is it to put so many of us out of our Office? There is no Person almost of Spirit,
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but will be ready to part with his life as soon as the Honour he holds from the King; and shall not the Ordained Minister maintain the Right which he holds from Christ? When so many eminent Predecessors to these Bishops,
but will be ready to part with his life as soon as the Honour he holds from the King; and shall not the Ordained Minister maintain the Right which he holds from christ? When so many eminent Predecessors to these Bishops,
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I A. B. do here declare my unfained assent and consent, to all and every thing, contained and prescribed, in and by the Book Entituled, The Book of Common Prayer,
I A. B. do Here declare my unfeigned assent and consent, to all and every thing, contained and prescribed, in and by the Book Entitled, The Book of Common Prayer,
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as now, be able to come over to one side altogether, on such Terms as these? How can these (we say) make so short a turn as this, without the Hazard of some sprain to their Consciences,
as now, be able to come over to one side altogether, on such Terms as these? How can these (we say) make so short a turn as this, without the Hazard of Some sprain to their Consciences,
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if they do it? We cannot tell you perhaps, nor are willing to declare the impression, which we have upon our Spirits against a going back from that more Spiritual, Plain,
if they do it? We cannot tell you perhaps, nor Are willing to declare the impression, which we have upon our Spirits against a going back from that more Spiritual, Plain,
whether fear of Popery returning on us, or aliquid NONLATINALPHABET. But we will produce Two or Three Instances a piece, against Assent, and against Consent to that which is injoyned, that we may approve our selves to the Consciences of all, as well as our own, in refusing this Declaration.
whither Fear of Popery returning on us, or Aliquid. But we will produce Two or Three Instances a piece, against Assent, and against Consent to that which is enjoined, that we may approve our selves to the Consciences of all, as well as our own, in refusing this Declaration.
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For our Assent. In the Athanasian Creed we find this passage, Which Faith, except every one does keep whole, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly.
For our Assent. In the Athanasian Creed we find this passage, Which Faith, except every one does keep Whole, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly.
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One of the Articles of this Creed is this, The Holy Ghost is of the Father and the Son. In this Article we know the Greek Church hath differed from the Latin,
One of the Articles of this Creed is this, The Holy Ghost is of the Father and the Son. In this Article we know the Greek Church hath differed from the Latin,
If we give our Assent then to every thing or passage contained in this Book, we must believe the Greek Church undoubtedly Damned. And what if some of the Non-conformists (as well as of Connformists) do believe it not impossible,
If we give our Assent then to every thing or passage contained in this Book, we must believe the Greek Church undoubtedly Damned. And what if Some of the nonconformists (as well as of Connformists) do believe it not impossible,
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but that whosoever he was, or is, that walk'd or walks up to his Light in sincerity, with a general Repentance for his unseen Errors, must by vertue of the Covenant made with Adam faln,
but that whosoever he was, or is, that walked or walks up to his Light in sincerity, with a general Repentance for his unseen Errors, must by virtue of the Covenant made with Adam fallen,
and Noah, no less than the Jews were by the same confirmed with Abraham, be in a state of acceptation with God, conceiving but both alike (for ought they see) were ignorant of their Redemption by the Blood of Christ,
and Noah, no less than the jews were by the same confirmed with Abraham, be in a state of acceptation with God, conceiving but both alike (for ought they see) were ignorant of their Redemption by the Blood of christ,
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and whosoever lives according to Reason, are Christians, though they be accounted Heathen, or without God, such as Socrates, Heraclitus, and the like. Justin Martyr in his second Apology for the Christians.
and whosoever lives according to Reason, Are Christians, though they be accounted Heathen, or without God, such as Socrates, Heraclitus, and the like. Justin Martyr in his second Apology for the Christians.
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And yet, cannot this little Candor it self be used, if we must be forced to declare, that whosoever believes not the Athanasian Creed, must undoubtedly perish.
And yet, cannot this little Candor it self be used, if we must be forced to declare, that whosoever believes not the Athanasian Creed, must undoubtedly perish.
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But what do those sober and learned Doctors of the Church think of it, who have a name given them upon this account, that though they hold some things that agree not with her Articles or Homilies,
But what do those Sobrium and learned Doctors of the Church think of it, who have a name given them upon this account, that though they hold Some things that agree not with her Articles or Homilies,
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yet they can conform to them, or have a Latitude to do it? I A. B. do declare my unfained Assent and Consent to every thing contained in the Book of Common Prayer:
yet they can conform to them, or have a Latitude to do it? I A. B. do declare my unfeigned Assent and Consent to every thing contained in the Book of Common Prayer:
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The late King made no Scruple in his Answer to the Nineteen Propositions, to reckon himself one of the Three Estates: Neither was there any we know that durst account the Three Estates of the Land to be dissolved,
The late King made no Scruple in his Answer to the Nineteen Propositions, to reckon himself one of the Three Estates: Neither was there any we know that durst account the Three Estates of the Land to be dissolved,
when the Dishops were turned out of House by an Act. We cannot tell therefore of what Consequence it is to the fundamental liberty, constitution and state of this Kingdom, to yield unto the insinuation of such a thing as this in in our Prayers.
when the Dishops were turned out of House by an Act. We cannot tell Therefore of what Consequence it is to the fundamental liberty, constitution and state of this Kingdom, to yield unto the insinuation of such a thing as this in in our Prayers.
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but till we are better satisfied with them and their station, we are afraid that any snare should be laid for the people in the Exercise of their Devotions unto God.
but till we Are better satisfied with them and their station, we Are afraid that any snare should be laid for the people in the Exercise of their Devotions unto God.
We need not name the Words, for they are put in more than once de industria. They would not be content with a difference in Degree and Eminency, but they would have us decalare to a Jure Divino distinction, disproved by Learned Doctors among the Papists, and among the Episcopal men,
We need not name the Words, for they Are put in more than once de Industria. They would not be content with a difference in Degree and Eminency, but they would have us decalare to a Jure Divino distinction, disproved by Learned Doctors among the Papists, and among the Episcopal men,
Now we humbly beseech the Parliament to consider, Whether the Bishops have dealt candidly with us, to get such a Condition imposed on the Presbyterian, to the keeping of his Ministry,
Now we humbly beseech the Parliament to Consider, Whither the Bishops have dealt candidly with us, to get such a Condition imposed on the Presbyterian, to the keeping of his Ministry,
the occasion of stumbling to many good men, and cause of our Divisions. Two of these things are matters of most Notorious concernment, which would require each of them a Book it self to peruse;
the occasion of stumbling to many good men, and cause of our Divisions. Two of these things Are matters of most Notorious concernment, which would require each of them a Book it self to peruse;
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But if the Two first are disputable (which we must desire therefore, to be weighed according to the engagement of mens minds and consciences about these Subjects,
But if the Two First Are disputable (which we must desire Therefore, to be weighed according to the engagement of men's minds and Consciences about these Subject's,
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What Charter hath Christ given to the Church, to bind men up to more than himself hath done, says Stillingfleet, with much more to that purpose, in his Epistle to his Irenicum? We will not speak so laxly altogether as he does there:
What Charter hath christ given to the Church, to bind men up to more than himself hath done, Says Stillingfleet, with much more to that purpose, in his Epistle to his Irenicum? We will not speak so laxly altogether as he does there:
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but when we distinguish the Imposition and Submission, this we are fully perswaded of in Conscience, that though a Submission to the things Imposed, may perhaps be maintained, the Imposition of them in not to be so, neither by that Doctor, nor by us.
but when we distinguish the Imposition and Submission, this we Are Fully persuaded of in Conscience, that though a Submission to the things Imposed, may perhaps be maintained, the Imposition of them in not to be so, neither by that Doctor, nor by us.
though it be this only lyes in the view of the inconsiderate Many; and though there are some things we except against the occasional Offices, which by and by may be named.
though it be this only lies in the view of the inconsiderate Many; and though there Are Some things we except against the occasional Offices, which by and by may be nam.
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We are sorry if any have given cause for such a scandal, which tends to the breaking of Concord and Charity, which ought to be maintained equally between the brethren of our Private, and of the Parochial Congregations.
We Are sorry if any have given cause for such a scandal, which tends to the breaking of Concord and Charity, which ought to be maintained equally between the brothers of our Private, and of the Parochial Congregations.
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But there are matters of another moment, which if we had liberty to open to the World at large as our cause requires, we doubt not but that it might come to see,
But there Are matters of Another moment, which if we had liberty to open to the World At large as our cause requires, we doubt not but that it might come to see,
There are few of us who are not sensible in some measure of the Corruption which hath crept into the Church in regard to the Discipline or Government of it by the Hierarchy and Diocesan Bishop,
There Are few of us who Are not sensible in Some measure of the Corruption which hath crept into the Church in regard to the Discipline or Government of it by the Hierarchy and Diocesan Bishop,
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or abatement, we dread to think on it, with what faces they shall be able to stand before God, who have lift up their hands to him for things quite contrary in the late Revolutions. But to proceed:
or abatement, we dread to think on it, with what faces they shall be able to stand before God, who have lift up their hands to him for things quite contrary in the late Revolutions. But to proceed:
At last, besides the matter of this Declaration, The strict prescription as to the form of words is more especially to be noted, That this Declaration be made in these words and no other.
At last, beside the matter of this Declaration, The strict prescription as to the from of words is more especially to be noted, That this Declaration be made in these words and no other.
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And what if a Minister would read the Book of Common-Prayer without this Declaration? Or what if he would declare to the Contents of the Book in other Expressions? Why should these crooked SS 's be ram'd down the Throat to Choak any? If we were put to declare in this form of words to any Book we know of this bulk,
And what if a Minister would read the Book of Common prayer without this Declaration? Or what if he would declare to the Contents of the Book in other Expressions? Why should these crooked SS is be rammed down the Throat to Choke any? If we were put to declare in this from of words to any Book we know of this bulk,
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and in the Chronicles, that he was Two and Forty. Let us suppose these two places reconcileable in the Hebrew, for our Assemblies Annotations hath reconciled them:
and in the Chronicles, that he was Two and Forty. Let us suppose these two places reconcilable in the Hebrew, for our Assemblies Annotations hath reconciled them:
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We argue here, One Particular contained in the Book of Common-Prayer, is the Translation of this Text. But if the Translation be true in the Psalter, it is false in the Bible;
We argue Here, One Particular contained in the Book of Common prayer, is the translation of this Text. But if the translation be true in the Psalter, it is false in the bible;
We mention these little things, among several others, that have bin objected by Noncomformists heretofore, to shew the insuperable incumbrance of such continued Injunctions:
We mention these little things, among several Others, that have been objected by Noncomformists heretofore, to show the insuperable encumbrance of such continued Injunctions:
Easter-day, on which the rest depend, is always the first Sunday after the first Full Moon, which happens next after the One and Twentyeth day of March.
Easterday, on which the rest depend, is always the First Sunday After the First Full Moon, which happens next After the One and Twentyeth day of March.
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Now examine this Rule for the late year 1674, and you will find the first Full Moon after the One and Twentyeth of March was upon the Tenth of April; and consequently if this Rule hold good, the next Sunday, which was April the Twelsth, should have been Easter-day: But Easter-day was upon the Nineteenth of April, as the Table for Forty years in the Common-Prayer Book does tell you,
Now examine this Rule for the late year 1674, and you will find the First Full Moon After the One and Twentyeth of March was upon the Tenth of April; and consequently if this Rule hold good, the next Sunday, which was April the Twelsth, should have been Easterday: But Easterday was upon the Nineteenth of April, as the Table for Forty Years in the Common prayer Book does tell you,
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Having mentioned these lesser things then in the way, we shall perhaps be blamed, if we neglect some other, that are of more notice with our brethren, or Moment with us.
Having mentioned these lesser things then in the Way, we shall perhaps be blamed, if we neglect Some other, that Are of more notice with our brothers, or Moment with us.
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And all Priests and Deacons are to say dayly the Morning and Evening prayer, either privately or openly, not being let by Sickness, or some other Ʋrgent Cause.
And all Priests and Deacons Are to say daily the Morning and Evening prayer, either privately or openly, not being let by Sickness, or Some other Ʋrgent Cause.
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We give no Assent or Consent unto this. God give those repentance that do. In the Office of Baptism, The Parents are not admitted to Covenant for their Children,
We give no Assent or Consent unto this. God give those Repentance that do. In the Office of Baptism, The Parents Are not admitted to Covenant for their Children,
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and how shall the Infant answer Crede, Abrenuntie, out of the mouth of the God-father? It is the Parents being in Covenant that gives Title to the Childs Baptism,
and how shall the Infant answer Crede, Abrenuntie, out of the Mouth of the Godfather? It is the Parents being in Covenant that gives Title to the Child's Baptism,
and unless the Father or Mother make such a profession, as that we can probably judge the one or the other thereby to be in Covenant, we cannot (some of us) admit the Children to Baptism,
and unless the Father or Mother make such a profession, as that we can probably judge the one or the other thereby to be in Covenant, we cannot (Some of us) admit the Children to Baptism,
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In the Burial, How shall we be able for our lives to say of every one that dies Un-excommumcate in the Parish, that God of his great Mercy hath taken his Soul unto himself, with such like Expressions? Or that it is certain by Gods Word that every Child Baptized before Actual Sin, is in a state of Salvation? Let our Learned Gataker be consulted, De Baptismatis Infantilis vi & Efficacia, and then judge of it who will.
In the Burial, How shall we be able for our lives to say of every one that die Un-excommumcate in the Parish, that God of his great Mercy hath taken his Soul unto himself, with such like Expressions? Or that it is certain by God's Word that every Child Baptised before Actual since, is in a state of Salvation? Let our Learned Gataker be consulted, De Baptismatis Infantilis vi & Efficacy, and then judge of it who will.
But above all the rest, there is one things in S. Clements day prescrib'd by the new Common-Prayer Book, that we wonder how those themselves that put is in can give their Consent to it, which is, the Change of a profitable Chapter in Esay, for the Story (God defend us!) of Bell and the Dragon?
But above all the rest, there is one things in S. Clements day prescribed by the new Common prayer Book, that we wonder how those themselves that put is in can give their Consent to it, which is, the Change of a profitable Chapter in Isaiah, for the Story (God defend us!) of Bell and the Dragon?
This, we doubt, does entrench upon his Kingly Office, and must humbly therefore offer on reason for the removal, which we sollicite, whatsoever be done in other matters.
This, we doubt, does entrench upon his Kingly Office, and must humbly Therefore offer on reason for the removal, which we solicit, whatsoever be done in other matters.
The Ceremouies in use amongst us (says Mr. Hooker ) are retained in no other respect saving only for that to retain them is to our seeming good and profitable.
The Ceremouies in use among us (Says Mr. Hooker) Are retained in no other respect Saving only for that to retain them is to our seeming good and profitable.
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To which purpose, We are content with these only (say the Common Prayer Book) as be apt to stir up the dull mind of Man to remembrance of his duty, by some edifying sinification.
To which purpose, We Are content with these only (say the Common Prayer Book) as be apt to stir up the dull mind of Man to remembrance of his duty, by Some edifying sinification.
But the Cross being a Ceremony applied to Children who are uncapable of having their minds stirred up by and thing signified thereby, it is manifestly retained without their profit. We will enforce the Argument.
But the Cross being a Ceremony applied to Children who Are uncapable of having their minds stirred up by and thing signified thereby, it is manifestly retained without their profit. We will enforce the Argument.
As we use the Cross to signifie that the Child must fight manfully under Christ's Banner, we may use the Chrism wherein that Cross was used to be made, to signifie the Christians anointing to the Combat, and so forward.
As we use the Cross to signify that the Child must fight manfully under Christ's Banner, we may use the Chrism wherein that Cross was used to be made, to signify the Christians anointing to the Combat, and so forward.
We urge consequently, By the same reason as the Church hath relinquisht the Chrism in Baptism, it may leave the Gross also, that is only if it please so to vote in a needful Convocation.
We urge consequently, By the same reason as the Church hath relinquished the Chrism in Baptism, it may leave the Gross also, that is only if it please so to vote in a needful Convocation.
And that it should do so, there is cause enough, if there were nothing else, to be said but this only, that as for all other Ceremonies enjoyned, the Conformist may plead, that they are but Circumstances of Worship, wherein the Church hath proper Authority to appoint what is decent and orderly:
And that it should do so, there is cause enough, if there were nothing Else, to be said but this only, that as for all other Ceremonies enjoined, the Conformist may plead, that they Are but circumstances of Worship, wherein the Church hath proper authority to appoint what is decent and orderly:
and it is some Relief to our Thoughts, that the last Long Parliament it self (we thank God) did come to be a little sensible of it, in so much as they were near content on Session, to Cashire this Declaration quite.
and it is Some Relief to our Thoughts, that the last Long Parliament it self (we thank God) did come to be a little sensible of it, in so much as they were near content on Session, to Cashier this Declaration quite.
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whether there be not as good reason, in regard to the most sober Consciences, to take away this Subscription in the Act of Uniformity, and the Oath in the Oxford-Act, as well as the Declaration of Assent and Consent? The Subscription is this:
whither there be not as good reason, in regard to the most Sobrium Consciences, to take away this Subscription in the Act of Uniformity, and the Oath in the Oxford-Act, as well as the Declaration of Assent and Consent? The Subscription is this:
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And I do declare, That I do hole there lyes no Obligation upon me, or any other Person, from the Oath commonly called the Solemn League and Covenant, to endeavour any Change or Alteration of Government either in Church or State:
And I do declare, That I do hold there lies no Obligation upon me, or any other Person, from the Oath commonly called the Solemn League and Covenant, to endeavour any Change or Alteration of Government either in Church or State:
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and that the same was in it self and Unlawful Oath, and imposed upon the Subjects of the Realm, against the known Laws and Liberties of this Kingdom. The Oath this:
and that the same was in it self and Unlawful Oath, and imposed upon the Subject's of the Realm, against the known Laws and Liberties of this Kingdom. The Oath this:
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The first part appears not (for we speak it humbly only, and argumentatively) consistent with Judgment; the second with Truth; nor the third with Righteousness.
The First part appears not (for we speak it humbly only, and argumentatively) consistent with Judgement; the second with Truth; nor the third with Righteousness.
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There is no Government on Earth so perfect, that it hath need of Laws like the Medes and Persians. Government may be considered in the Administration: or the Constitution. The word Government here, is set down indefinitely, without Distinction.
There is no Government on Earth so perfect, that it hath need of Laws like the Medes and Persians. Government may be considered in the Administration: or the Constitution. The word Government Here, is Set down indefinitely, without Distinction.
Alteration of Laws, and so Government in the Administration, is as necessary many times upon emergent Occasions to the Body Politick, as the fresh Air is to the Natural. This Oath was brought into the House, to have been made Common.
Alteration of Laws, and so Government in the Administration, is as necessary many times upon emergent Occasions to the Body Politic, as the fresh Air is to the Natural. This Oath was brought into the House, to have been made Common.
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and the Consent of the Parliament is taken to be every Man's Consent, says Sir Thomas Smith, De Rep. Angl. l. 2. c. 2. Nay, while the King, consilio & assensu Baronum leges olim imposuit universo Regno, by the Counsel and Assent of his Barons, did give Laws to his whole Realm, consentire inferior quis { que } visus est in persona Domini sui Capitalis prout hodie per procuratores Comitatus, every Inferior seemed to consent in the Person of his Chief Lord,
and the Consent of the Parliament is taken to be every Man's Consent, Says Sir Thomas Smith, De Rep. Angel l. 2. c. 2. Nay, while the King, consilio & assensu Baronum leges Once imposuit universo Regno, by the Counsel and Assent of his Barons, did give Laws to his Whole Realm, consentire inferior quis { que } visus est in persona Domini sui Capitalis prout hodie per Procurators Comitatus, every Inferior seemed to consent in the Person of his Chief Lord,
as now they do by their Burgesses and Knights of the Shires, sayes Sir Henry Spelman. This is so true, that in this Sense it is, that the Laws are said to be, Quas vulgus elegerit, Which the People shall choose.
as now they do by their Burgesses and Knights of the Shires, Says Sir Henry Spelman. This is so true, that in this Sense it is, that the Laws Are said to be, Quas vulgus elegerit, Which the People shall choose.
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Now then, if every Subject hath a Fundamental Liberty to choose Knights and Burgesses, and accordingly to inform them of their Grievances, and petition them for Redress;
Now then, if every Subject hath a Fundamental Liberty to choose Knights and Burgesses, and accordingly to inform them of their Grievances, and petition them for Redress;
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how can such an Oath be imposed on him, That be will not endeavour any Alteration, as this? Is not choosing Burgesses, informing them, petitioning them, acting and legally consenting in them to that end, An endeavour? and that as much as can be in their Place and Calling? And no more than Endeavour in their Place and Calling, was Challenged by any.
how can such an Oath be imposed on him, That be will not endeavour any Alteration, as this? Is not choosing Burgesses, informing them, petitioning them, acting and legally consenting in them to that end, an endeavour? and that as much as can be in their Place and Calling? And no more than Endeavour in their Place and Calling, was Challenged by any.
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It is true, that new Laws may be made, and Old repealed, without alteration of the Constitution: but not without Alteration of Government; because Government takes in both the Administration, and the Constitution. Let us suppose therefore the word Government confined only to the Constitution.
It is true, that new Laws may be made, and Old repealed, without alteration of the Constitution: but not without Alteration of Government; Because Government Takes in both the Administration, and the Constitution. Let us suppose Therefore the word Government confined only to the Constitution.
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as we think it is not alterable by the King himself, and Parliament; because the Supream Power for the Administration must be supposed in all Communities, to be derived from,
as we think it is not alterable by the King himself, and Parliament; Because the Supreme Power for the Administration must be supposed in all Communities, to be derived from,
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and held by the Constitution. But as for Government in the Church, we are to know and acknowledge, that the Constitution hereof it self, is but a Law of the Administration, in reference to the State. And consequently,
and held by the Constitution. But as for Government in the Church, we Are to know and acknowledge, that the Constitution hereof it self, is but a Law of the Administration, in Referente to the State. And consequently,
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How those Men who are Presbyterian or In dependent in their Judgment, and think Episcopacy against the Scripture, can be abridged the Endeavour only afore-mentioned, (which consists but in choosing Representatives,
How those Men who Are Presbyterian or In dependent in their Judgement, and think Episcopacy against the Scripture, can be abridged the Endeavour only aforementioned, (which consists but in choosing Representatives,
and doing no more than the Constitution allows) in order to the Prosecution of what they think themselves obliged to in Conscience, both by Oath, and the word of God? Is not the foundation Liberty of the whole People,
and doing no more than the Constitution allows) in order to the Prosecution of what they think themselves obliged to in Conscience, both by Oath, and the word of God? Is not the Foundation Liberty of the Whole People,
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And what an Anointed Plot have we had here on the Nation, that an Allegiance in effect should be sworn to the Bishops, as well as to the King, by such Impositions?
And what an Anointed Plot have we had Here on the nation, that an Allegiance in Effect should be sworn to the Bishops, as well as to the King, by such Impositions?
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Had it not been enough to be engaged, not to endeavour the Alteration of the Substance of our Government, Episcopacy in the Church, and Monarchy in the State, but it must be not any Alteration? It were well we were so absolutely Perfect.
Had it not been enough to be engaged, not to endeavour the Alteration of the Substance of our Government, Episcopacy in the Church, and Monarchy in the State, but it must be not any Alteration? It were well we were so absolutely Perfect.
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or any the like Chance or Change come? Must these Men be bound up, that they cannot endeavour to reduce back this Government that we have? No, not the King and Bishops,
or any the like Chance or Change come? Must these Men be bound up, that they cannot endeavour to reduce back this Government that we have? No, not the King and Bishops,
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how is this position in this case traiterous, and to be ahor'd? For our parts we do resolutely believe that it was not ever the intent of the Parliament in this Oath, the Subscription (as to the Major part we may be bold) to advance the personal will or Commission of the King above Law, which were to make his power Despotical, and not Royal. Non est Rex (says Bracton ) ubi dominatur voluntas, non Lex He is no King that Governs by his will, and not by the Law.
how is this position in this case traitorous, and to be ahored? For our parts we do resolutely believe that it was not ever the intent of the Parliament in this Oath, the Subscription (as to the Major part we may be bold) to advance the personal will or Commission of the King above Law, which were to make his power Despotical, and not Royal. Non est Rex (Says Bracton) ubi dominatur Voluntas, non Lex He is no King that Governs by his will, and not by the Law.
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What if any should come with a Commission under the Seal, to raise Money without an Act of Parliament and by vertue of such Commission shall seize our Goods, rifle our Houses ' and Ravish our Wives? May not the People,
What if any should come with a Commission under the Seal, to raise Money without an Act of Parliament and by virtue of such Commission shall seize our Goods, rifle our Houses ' and Ravish our Wives? May not the People,
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or our inferior Magistrates, or the Sheriff for the County, withstand such violence? May not the Constable alone by a Warrant from the Justice to keep the Peace, raise the Neighbour-hood,
or our inferior Magistrates, or the Sheriff for the County, withstand such violence? May not the Constable alone by a Warrant from the justice to keep the Peace, raise the Neighbourhood,
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Suppose again, that Papists or Fanaticks, should either by Power or Suprise, at any time get the King into their hands, (as the Duke of Guise once dealt with the French King) and prevail with him for fear of his life to grant Commissions under his Hand and Seal destructive to the Church and State, must the Nation be remediless in this Case,
Suppose again, that Papists or Fanatics, should either by Power or Surprise, At any time get the King into their hands, (as the Duke of Guise once dealt with the French King) and prevail with him for Fear of his life to grant Commissions under his Hand and Seal destructive to the Church and State, must the nation be remediless in this Case,
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and so the King and Kingdom ruin'd by these Commissions? Nay, what security hath the Nation, that a Lord Keeper may not prove Traytor to his King, and Countrey;
and so the King and Kingdom ruined by these Commissions? Nay, what security hath the nation, that a Lord Keeper may not prove Traitor to his King, and Country;
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If we may suppose such a thing possible, what if such a Lord Keeper should under the Broad Seal grant Commissions to disband his Majesties Life-Guard, deliver up the Navy or Sea Port Towns seize the Tower or places or strength;
If we may suppose such a thing possible, what if such a Lord Keeper should under the Broad Seal grant Commissions to disband his Majesties Life-Guard, deliver up the Navy or Sea Port Towns seize the Tower or places or strength;
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in what a condition were the King and Kingdom brought, if the Subjects hands be bound up by an Oath not to resist or take Arms, against the Execution of such Commissions:
in what a condition were the King and Kingdom brought, if the Subject's hands be bound up by an Oath not to resist or take Arms, against the Execution of such Commissions:
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and stand amaze at the Horror of those sad Comsequences, into which the Imposition of such like Tests, or Injunctions as these, (if not timely retrenched) may lead our Posterity.
and stand amaze At the Horror of those sad Comsequences, into which the Imposition of such like Tests, or Injunctions as these, (if not timely retrenched) may led our Posterity.
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when these words Abhor, and Traiterous, are so harsh in the Composure, and when such Cases as above-mentioned, may be put as to the Position in the Matter of it, wherein it seems justifiable, and without offence:
when these words Abhor, and Traitorous, Are so harsh in the Composure, and when such Cases as abovementioned, may be put as to the Position in the Matter of it, wherein it seems justifiable, and without offence:
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or that it is not lawful on any pretence, but on any pretence (or cause) whatsoever. The Grammatical literal construction of that word seems to intimate no less,
or that it is not lawful on any pretence, but on any pretence (or cause) whatsoever. The Grammatical literal construction of that word seems to intimate no less,
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Amongst the most eminent of Authors which have wrote of the Power of Princes, and establish'd it against Resistance in their writings on this Subject, we suppose there are few or none to be valued above these Three, Barclay, Grotius, Arnisaeus, And we shall find, that they have all their restrictions or cases of Exceptions in the maintenance of this Tenet.
among the most eminent of Authors which have wrote of the Power of Princes, and established it against Resistance in their writings on this Subject, we suppose there Are few or none to be valued above these Three, Barclay, Grotius, Arnisaeus, And we shall find, that they have all their restrictions or cases of Exceptions in the maintenance of this Tenet.
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We begin with Barclay, that is William Barclay, a Scot and Councellor to the French King, who writes against Buchanan, Boucher, and other Monarchomachists, as he calls them.
We begin with Barclay, that is William Barclay, a Scot and Councillor to the French King, who writes against Buchanan, Boucher, and other Monarchomachists, as he calls them.
What then? Can there no Cases happen, wherein it is lawful for the people to take Arms against the King by Right? None certainly so long as he remains a King.
What then? Can there no Cases happen, wherein it is lawful for the people to take Arms against the King by Right? None Certainly so long as he remains a King.
Barclaius (says he) Regii imperii licet assertor fortissimus huc tamen descendit, ut populo & insigni ejus parti jus concedit se tuendi adversus immanem saevitiam.
Barclaius (Says he) Regii imperii licet assertor fortissimus huc tamen descendit, ut populo & insigni His parti jus concedit se tuendi Adversus immanem saevitiam.
For himself then after he hath asserted this Tenet, Summum imperium tenentibus jure resists non posse, That the higher Power may not lawfully be resisted, from Scripture, Antiquity, Authority,
For himself then After he hath asserted this Tenet, Summum imperium tenentibus jure resists non posse, That the higher Power may not lawfully be resisted, from Scripture, Antiquity, authority,
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Here then we have our Tenet, in the stated whereof he comes in the issus to distinguish between Rex and Tyrannus, a King and a Tyrant; Tyrannus in Titulo,
Here then we have our Tenet, in the stated whereof he comes in the issus to distinguish between Rex and Tyrannus, a King and a Tyrant; Tyrannus in Titulo,
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though Hereditary, Traditur Respublica Principi in eum finem (says he) ut illi praesitin salutem omnium, a quo si prorsus desciverit, etiam de potestate cadit, quam non alio fine sibi commissam habebat.
though Hereditary, Traditur Respublica Principi in Eum finem (Says he) ut illi praesitin salutem omnium, a quo si prorsus desciverit, etiam de potestate Cadit, quam non Alio fine sibi Commissam habebat.
But by such Testimonies as these, without naming others, we would convince those persons who were the Compilers of these Declarations to be subscribed,
But by such Testimonies as these, without naming Others, we would convince those Persons who were the Compilers of these Declarations to be subscribed,
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or swon, with some resentment and shame, that when the Temperate sense and meaning of them is such as we were not like to boggle at, they should be yet composed so in terminis, as to be obnoxious to so grand Exception.
or swon, with Some resentment and shame, that when the Temperate sense and meaning of them is such as we were not like to boggle At, they should be yet composed so in terminis, as to be obnoxious to so grand Exception.
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For the form then yet of the Words. I A. B. do swear that it is not lawful, &c. Here is an Oath to the matter of a Proposition questioned, to the determination of a Point of Conscience, and that diversly decided.
For the from then yet of the Words. I A. B. do swear that it is not lawful, etc. Here is an Oath to the matter of a Proposition questioned, to the determination of a Point of Conscience, and that diversely decided.
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or believe, that it is not lawful, &c. and so material an Exception, as the Judgment of the most learned in general comes to, against the Substance in Terminis, of the first part of this Oath, which yet goes down ordinarily without Chewing:
or believe, that it is not lawful, etc. and so material an Exception, as the Judgement of the most learned in general comes to, against the Substance in Terminis, of the First part of this Oath, which yet Goes down ordinarily without Chewing:
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The first part (we argue) is not according to Judgment; The second not according to Truth; The third not according to Righteousness. We speak it humbly by way only of Argumentation (as we have said) craving pardon if it offend,
The First part (we argue) is not according to Judgement; The second not according to Truth; The third not according to Righteousness. We speak it humbly by Way only of Argumentation (as we have said) craving pardon if it offend,
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Rex sub Deo & Lege, The King is under God and the Law, says Hooker and Bracton ) so that it requires the skill of the greatest Judges, Serjeants and Sages of the Law to determine the Cases included in it, it is a very hard thing we think, that every poor silly Minister is put to decide the same for himself,
Rex sub God & Lege, The King is under God and the Law, Says Hooker and Bracton) so that it requires the skill of the greatest Judges, Sergeants and Sages of the Law to determine the Cases included in it, it is a very hard thing we think, that every poor silly Minister is put to decide the same for himself,
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The other part of the Subscription concerns the Covenant, and here the words [ nor any other ] to name none else, are such a Ford, that (as to the Conscience of all not throughly Episcopal) so far as we see, is unpassable.
The other part of the Subscription concerns the Covenant, and Here the words [ nor any other ] to name none Else, Are such a Ford, that (as to the Conscience of all not thoroughly Episcopal) so Far as we see, is unpassable.
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It is nothing to some of our selves to subscribe, there lyes no obligation on me from the Covenant to endeavour any alteration of Government, because we never took it, it was against our Consciences,
It is nothing to Some of our selves to subscribe, there lies no obligation on me from the Covenant to endeavour any alteration of Government, Because we never took it, it was against our Consciences,
But as for such as are in a Publick capacity, and can act lawfully towards Reformation in their place, what shall we say to those? One way there is indeed, will strike off all quite,
But as for such as Are in a Public capacity, and can act lawfully towards Reformation in their place, what shall we say to those? One Way there is indeed, will strike off all quite,
He that holds thus, may affirm clearly, that though a Man swore he would endeavour to alter the Government, it binds him nothing, let him be in what capacity he will, the least alteration is unlawful,
He that holds thus, may affirm clearly, that though a Man swore he would endeavour to altar the Government, it binds him nothing, let him be in what capacity he will, the least alteration is unlawful,
But if a Man hold, that the Presbyterian Government is rather Jure Divino, or that neither Episcopal nor Presbyterian is Jure Divino or that Episcopal Government is well,
But if a Man hold, that the Presbyterian Government is rather Jure Divino, or that neither Episcopal nor Presbyterian is Jure Divino or that Episcopal Government is well,
We would fain be infromed how such a Man can absolve him who is in a publick capacity (as a Parliament Man) from his endeavouring so much according to time and prudence,
We would fain be infromed how such a Man can absolve him who is in a public capacity (as a Parliament Man) from his endeavouring so much according to time and prudence,
There are some cannot tell how to absolve One other for their lives. They say not there lyes an Obligation upon any to do as they have sworn, for fear it be dangerous;
There Are Some cannot tell how to absolve One other for their lives. They say not there lyes an Obligation upon any to do as they have sworn, for Fear it be dangerous;
As to our selves, This we may say, that we desire to be instructed, and this we will say, that it is an hard thing to be put on it to say, that there lyes no Obligation upon any other but our selves, whether there does or no.
As to our selves, This we may say, that we desire to be instructed, and this we will say, that it is an hard thing to be put on it to say, that there lies no Obligation upon any other but our selves, whither there does or not.
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If there be so many difficulties in One of the things alone, which is required to Confromity, what a River hath he to wade, that must pass through All together that belongs to it?
If there be so many difficulties in One of the things alone, which is required to Confromity, what a River hath he to wade, that must pass through All together that belongs to it?
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The Advance of the Nation, doth lye in the Freedom and Flourishing of Trade; and uniting the whole Body in the Common Benefit and dependance on the Government.
The Advance of the nation, does lie in the Freedom and Flourishing of Trade; and uniting the Whole Body in the Common Benefit and dependence on the Government.
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for while people are in danger about Religion, we dare not launch out into Trade, (say they) but keep our Moneys, seeing we know not into what streights we shall be driven;
for while people Are in danger about Religion, we Dare not launch out into Trade, (say they) but keep our Moneys, seeing we know not into what straights we shall be driven;
and when in reference to their party, they are held under severity, it is easie to those who are designing Heads, to mould them into Wrath and Faction;
and when in Referente to their party, they Are held under severity, it is easy to those who Are designing Heads, to mould them into Wrath and Faction;
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The Judgment now of some is for a Comprehending Act, which may take in those who are for our Parochial Churches, that severity then might be used for reclaiming all whosoever separate from them:
The Judgement now of Some is for a Comprehending Act, which may take in those who Are for our Parochial Churches, that severity then might be used for reclaiming all whosoever separate from them:
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The Judgment of some others is for a free and equal Act of Grace to all indifferently, (the Papists with most excepted) whether separatists or others abhorring Comprehension, as more dangerous to them on that account mentioned,
The Judgement of Some Others is for a free and equal Act of Grace to all indifferently, (the Papists with most excepted) whither separatists or Others abhorring Comprehension, as more dangerous to them on that account mentioned,
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And it becomes not the Separatist, if he may but enjoy his Conscience, to repine or envy at the Presbyterian for reaping any further Emolument, seeing both of them (supposing the latter may do so) have as much at bottom as can be, in their capacities, desired of either.
And it becomes not the Separatist, if he may but enjoy his Conscience, to repine or envy At the Presbyterian for reaping any further Emolument, seeing both of them (supposing the latter may do so) have as much At bottom as can be, in their capacities, desired of either.
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And to this end (as we may humbly hope) was there once a Bill in Parliament, A Bill for the ease of the Protestant Dissenters in the Business of Religion.
And to this end (as we may humbly hope) was there once a Bill in Parliament, A Bill for the ease of the Protestant Dissenters in the Business of Religion.
One that own the established Ministry, and our Parish Congregations, and are in capacity of Union upon that account, desiring it heartily upon condescention to them in some smaller matters. The other that own not our Churches,
One that own the established Ministry, and our Parish Congregations, and Are in capacity of union upon that account, desiring it heartily upon condescension to them in Some smaller matters. The other that own not our Churches,
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In like manner if a Minister first Ordained (and so Episcapally or Classically approved in his Abilities for that Function) will but read the Book of Liturgy,
In like manner if a Minister First Ordained (and so Episcapally or Classically approved in his Abilities for that Function) will but read the Book of Liturgy,
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and Administer the Sacraments according to it, and does nothing which deserves suspension (we appeal to all indifferently sober) why should not this suffice a Man for the enjoying his Living,
and Administer the Sacraments according to it, and does nothing which deserves suspension (we appeal to all indifferently Sobrium) why should not this suffice a Man for the enjoying his Living,
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and exercising the Office unto which he is called? And what it some little omission here and thereto salve a Scrupulous Conscience (so long s the main Body of the Service be still read) were tollerated, would it do hurt to any?
and exercising the Office unto which he is called? And what it Some little omission Here and thereto salve a Scrupulous Conscience (so long s the main Body of the Service be still read) were tolerated, would it do hurt to any?
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and that we call Indulgence or Tolleration. If the Presbyterian now may be Comprehended, he will be satisfied to act in his Ministry without endeavouring any Alteration, of Episcopacy otherwise.
and that we call Indulgence or Toleration. If the Presbyterian now may be Comprehended, he will be satisfied to act in his Ministry without endeavouring any Alteration, of Episcopacy otherwise.
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and so shall there be no disobligation put on any, but all pleased, and enjoy the ease of such a Bill. Let but the Grounds of Comprehension be laid wide enough to take in all who can own and come unto the publick Liturgy, (the Conformist then we may suppose well the greater weight of the Nation) and when the Countenance of Authority,
and so shall there be no disobligation put on any, but all pleased, and enjoy the ease of such a Bill. Let but the Grounds of Comprehension be laid wide enough to take in all who can own and come unto the public Liturgy, (the Conformist then we may suppose well the greater weight of the nation) and when the Countenance of authority,
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or Preferment to encourage them, (especially if one Expedient be used which shall not pass unmentioned in the close, that such as come in, may find it really better to them to be a Priest to a Tribe,
or Preferment to encourage them, (especially if one Expedient be used which shall not pass unmentioned in the close, that such as come in, may find it really better to them to be a Priest to a Tribe,
What Prejudices and Impressions we mean have been laid on some Members by former Act. There was a Speech delivered by the then Chancellor in Christs-Church-Hall in Oxford, to the Parliament there,
What Prejudices and Impressions we mean have been laid on Some Members by former Act. There was a Speech Delivered by the then Chancellor in Christs-Church-Hall in Oxford, to the Parliament there,
It was, it seems, the designed Policy of that Great Man, to root those Principles out of Mens minds, upon which the late Wars (as he supposed) were built;
It was, it seems, the designed Policy of that Great Man, to root those Principles out of Men's minds, upon which the late Wars (as he supposed) were built;
and he would do it by this Invention, to wit, the imposing upon them new Declarations, Oaths, Subscriptions, of a Strain framed contrary to those Principles.
and he would do it by this Invention, to wit, the imposing upon them new Declarations, Oaths, Subscriptions, of a Strain framed contrary to those Principles.
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but each retain their Principles, which the last will be likeliest to put into any villanous practise. On the contrary, there is nothing could be advised more certain, to keep the Covenant,
but each retain their Principles, which the last will be likeliest to put into any villainous practise. On the contrary, there is nothing could be advised more certain, to keep the Covenant,
Besides, it is the most unpolitick thing that ever could have been, for such Contents as are of that dangerous Consequence to Majesty and the Government, to have them once disputed or brought into question, to be put into these Declarations, Oaths, and Subscriptions, which necessitates the Examination of them to so many.
Beside, it is the most unpolitic thing that ever could have been, for such Contents as Are of that dangerous Consequence to Majesty and the Government, to have them once disputed or brought into question, to be put into these Declarations, Oaths, and Subscriptions, which necessitates the Examination of them to so many.
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And if it shall therefore please the succeeding Ministers of State instead of going to root out the Principles of Innovation which are got into people, by this means (which is no means to do it,
And if it shall Therefore please the succeeding Ministers of State instead of going to root out the Principles of Innovation which Are god into people, by this means (which is no means to do it,
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but the means to rivet them more into us,) to endeavour rather to root out the Causes from us, which make Men willing to entertain such Principles, and desire change:
but the means to rivet them more into us,) to endeavour rather to root out the Causes from us, which make Men willing to entertain such Principles, and desire change:
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The way to establish the Throne of the King is this, to make it appear, that all those Grievances, and all those Good things which the people in the late times expected to be removed, or to be obtained by a Common-wealth, or a change of the Government, may be more effectually accomplish'd by a King in the Acts of His Parliament.
The Way to establish the Throne of the King is this, to make it appear, that all those Grievances, and all those Good things which the people in the late times expected to be removed, or to be obtained by a Commonwealth, or a change of the Government, may be more effectually accomplished by a King in the Acts of His Parliament.
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We take our Aim therefore again, and two things in earnest we would expect from such a Bill, as the sum of what is necessary to the end of it proposed, our Ease, if it be made to serve the turn.
We take our Aim Therefore again, and two things in earnest we would expect from such a Bill, as the sum of what is necessary to the end of it proposed, our Ease, if it be made to serve the turn.
And by the latter; that all these new devised Oaths, Subscriptions and Declarations, together with the Canonical Oath, and the Subscription in the Canons, be suspended for the time to come.
And by the latter; that all these new devised Oaths, Subscriptions and Declarations, together with the Canonical Oath, and the Subscription in the Canonas, be suspended for the time to come.
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If that be too much, we shall content our selves with a modester motion, that whatsoever these Declarations be that are required to be made, subscribed, or sworn, they may be imposed only as to the Matter and End, leaving the taker but free to the use of their own Expressions. And this expedient we gather from the Lord Coke, who hath providently as it were against such a season laid in this Observation.
If that be too much, we shall content our selves with a Modest motion, that whatsoever these Declarations be that Are required to be made, subscribed, or sworn, they may be imposed only as to the Matter and End, leaving the taker but free to the use of their own Expressions. And this expedient we gather from the Lord Coke, who hath providently as it were against such a season laid in this Observation.
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Inst. purt. 4. c. 74. And consequently, if the Clergy enjoyed this freedom until then, in reference to the Particulars therein contained, what hinders why they might not have the same restored in reference also to others?
Inst. purt. 4. c. 74. And consequently, if the Clergy enjoyed this freedom until then, in Referente to the Particulars therein contained, what hinders why they might not have the same restored in Referente also to Others?
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But though this be no rule for Christians, who are sometimes to repent as well as to believe, if they be loath to Repeal any thing, what if they shall only Interpret or Explain? Let us suppose then some clause in this Bill, or some new Act, for Explanations.
But though this be no Rule for Christians, who Are sometime to Repent as well as to believe, if they be loath to Repeal any thing, what if they shall only Interpret or Explain? Let us suppose then Some clause in this Bill, or Some new Act, for Explanations.
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If any Nonconformist cannot come up to the full meaning and intent of these injunctions rightly explained, let him remain in statu quo, under the state only of Indulgence, without benefit of Comprehension; for so long as those who are not Comprehended, may yet enjoy that case as to be Indulged in some equal measure answerable to His Majesties Decloration that was,
If any Nonconformist cannot come up to the full meaning and intent of these injunctions rightly explained, let him remain in Statu quo, under the state only of Indulgence, without benefit of Comprehension; for so long as those who Are not Comprehended, may yet enjoy that case as to be Indulged in Some equal measure answerable to His Majesties Decloration that was,
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It is this, That though indeed, they are not, and cannot seek to be of our Churches as they are Parochial under the Diocess or Super-intendency of the Bishops:
It is this, That though indeed, they Are not, and cannot seek to be of our Churches as they Are Parochial under the Diocese or Superintendency of the Bishops:
Or as National, which is an accidental and external respect to the Church of God, wherein the King is to be acknowledged the Supream Head of it, ansd as we judge no otherwise;
Or as National, which is an accidental and external respect to the Church of God, wherein the King is to be acknowledged the Supreme Head of it, ansd as we judge no otherwise;
For thus also runs the Statute, That our Sovereign Lord shall be taken and reputed the only Supream Head in Earth of the Church of England; called Ecclesia Anglicana.
For thus also runs the Statute, That our Sovereign Lord shall be taken and reputed the only Supreme Head in Earth of the Church of England; called Ecclesia Anglican.
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as His Majesty did by His Declaration, we must porfess that, as such Assemblies by this means must be constituted immediately Integral parts of the Church as National, no less than our Parish Congregations:
as His Majesty did by His Declaration, we must porfess that, as such Assemblies by this means must be constituted immediately Integral parts of the Church as National, no less than our Parish Congregations:
So would the Congregate Churches (at least those that understand themselves) own the King for Head over them, in the same sence as we own him Head over ours, that is as much as to say,
So would the Congregate Churches (At least those that understand themselves) own the King for Head over them, in the same sense as we own him Head over ours, that is as much as to say,
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for the Supreme Goercive Governour of all, (in this accidental regard) both to keep every several Congregation to that Gospel-order themselves profess;
for the Supreme Goercive Governor of all, (in this accidental regard) both to keep every several Congregation to that Gospel order themselves profess;
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There may be reason to divide or separate some Christians from others out of prudence, as the Catechumeni of old from the fully instructed, for their greater edification;
There may be reason to divide or separate Some Christians from Others out of prudence, as the Catechumen of old from the Fully instructed, for their greater edification;
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It is not all division then or separation is Schism, but sinful division. Now the Supream Authority as National Head having appointed the Parochial Meetings,
It is not all division then or separation is Schism, but sinful division. Now the Supreme authority as National Head having appointed the Parochial Meetings,
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and the like-Cirumstances) being properly under his Jurisdiction, it hath seemed to us hitherto, that unless there was something in that order and way prescribed, which is sinful,
and the like-Cirumstances) being properly under his Jurisdiction, it hath seemed to us hitherto, that unless there was something in that order and Way prescribed, which is sinful,
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and that required too as a Condition of that Commonion, there is no man could refuse his attendance universally on these Pariotchial Assemblies, without the sin of disobedience:
and that required too as a Condition of that Commonion, there is no man could refuse his attendance universally on these Pariotchial Assemblies, without the since of disobedience:
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But if the Scene be alter'd, and those separate Assembles made legal, the Schism in reference to the National Church upon the same account does vanish.
But if the Scene be altered, and those separate Assembles made Legal, the Schism in Referente to the National Church upon the same account does vanish.
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But what shall we say then to the Papists, which is the Objection hit still in their Teeth that plead for Mederation? Why, we will not baulk the delivery of our opinion.
But what shall we say then to the Papists, which is the Objection hit still in their Teeth that plead for Mederation? Why, we will not balk the delivery of our opinion.
The Papist is one whose worship to us is Idolatry, and we cannot therefore allow them the liberty of publick Assembling themselves, as others of the Separation.
The Papist is one whose worship to us is Idolatry, and we cannot Therefore allow them the liberty of public Assembling themselves, as Others of the Separation.
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But as for the common Papist, who lives innocently in his way, he is to us in regard to what he does in private, in the Matter of his God, as others who refuse likewise to come to Common Prayer.
But as for the Common Papist, who lives innocently in his Way, he is to us in regard to what he does in private, in the Matter of his God, as Others who refuse likewise to come to Common Prayer.
If he desires more, he stirs us all presently into Jealousie, and no wonder if we be very sollicitous to have Popery kept out of Dominion, or our selves from Fire and Faggot,
If he Desires more, he stirs us all presently into Jealousy, and no wonder if we be very solicitous to have Popery kept out of Dominion, or our selves from Fire and Faggot,
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how gentle and equal soever we be to it, and to all parties alike under a safe Subjugation. For as the Roman Catholick we suppose will consider from hence-forward, that to go to bring in a Religion upon a people that are no more prepared for theirs than we are in this Nation, is the committing of a Rape upon the publick Conscience,
how gentle and equal soever we be to it, and to all parties alike under a safe Subjugation. For as the Roman Catholic we suppose will Consider from henceforward, that to go to bring in a Religion upon a people that Are no more prepared for theirs than we Are in this nation, is the committing of a Rape upon the public Conscience,
If such a form of words would not, another should do their business: By this means, you in the first place your selves were overstript: Multitudes dispossess'd of their Livings:
If such a from of words would not, Another should do their business: By this means, you in the First place your selves were overstript: Multitudes dispossessed of their Livings:
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Among many arguments therefore for Liberty in other Papers, from Policy, Convenience Reason of State, and Reason of Religion, we have this one to offer you of a more binding Nature,
Among many Arguments Therefore for Liberty in other Papers, from Policy, Convenience Reason of State, and Reason of Religion, we have this one to offer you of a more binding Nature,
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and Argument from Justice, Righteousness, and Restitution to the wronged. It is true, that the Places they once had, are filled and disposed of: But there are others enough.
and Argument from justice, Righteousness, and Restitution to the wronged. It is true, that the Places they once had, Are filled and disposed of: But there Are Others enough.
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There are many who are Canons, Deans, Prebendaries, that are also Parsons, Rectors, Vicars: Who have Benefices and Honours by Heaps, and by the Bushel.
There Are many who Are Canonas, Deans, Prebendaries, that Are also Parsons, Rectors, Vicars: Who have Benefices and Honours by Heaps, and by the Bushel.
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If it shall please you therefore in some Bill on the Anvil, to take cognizance of Pluralists, that for the preventing an idle, scandalous, covetously overgrown, unprofitable Ministry, every man who hath more than one cure of Souls, or one Dignity, shall give them up into a publick stock,
If it shall please you Therefore in Some Bill on the Anvil, to take cognizance of Pluralists, that for the preventing an idle, scandalous, covetously overgrown, unprofitable Ministry, every man who hath more than one cure of Souls, or one Dignity, shall give them up into a public stock,
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for it is these Sons of the Horsleech, whose voice is give, give, that will never be contented with a single portion. A Dignity therefore with a Living, let them be allowed:
for it is these Sons of the Horseleech, whose voice is give, give, that will never be contented with a single portion. A Dignity Therefore with a Living, let them be allowed:
It is this vile hard Objection at the bottom, the Priests covetousness, and corruption, rather than their dispute about things indifferent, that really hinders the Churches Peace and Prosperity.
It is this vile hard Objection At the bottom, the Priests covetousness, and corruption, rather than their dispute about things indifferent, that really hinders the Churches Peace and Prosperity.
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and before you who are the Heads of our Tribes assembled, that it is not pious, not fit, not political, (that is, not for the common good) that this Custom should continue, when the Reason is ceased;
and before you who Are the Heads of our Tribes assembled, that it is not pious, not fit, not political, (that is, not for the Common good) that this Custom should continue, when the Reason is ceased;
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It is a saying since the times of Constantine. That when the Church had but Wooden Chalic•s, it had Golden Priests; but when they had Golden Chalices, and rich Benefices, they had Wooden Ministers. That Religion brought forth Riches, and the Daughter hath devoured the Mother.
It is a saying since the times of Constantine. That when the Church had but Wooden Chalic•s, it had Golden Priests; but when they had Golden Chalice, and rich Benefices, they had Wooden Ministers. That Religion brought forth Riches, and the Daughter hath devoured the Mother.
as an error of the State in the late Restauration of Episcopacy, that the profits of the Church-Lands for Twenty years together should be bestowed at once on a few single persons, which would have leisurely requited a great many:
as an error of the State in the late Restauration of Episcopacy, that the profits of the Church lands for Twenty Years together should be bestowed At once on a few single Persons, which would have leisurely requited a great many:
or Tenants Son, or something meaner than they will say, should by the sudden accumulation of so many places as he hath had Simonically or Gratuitously conferred upon him, he huffed up to that pompous height and vanity, of his Coach and Liveries,
or Tenants Son, or something meaner than they will say, should by the sudden accumulation of so many places as he hath had Simonically or Gratuitously conferred upon him, he huffed up to that pompous height and vanity, of his Coach and Liveries,
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But when Jesus Christ the great Master or the Vineyard does command their labour, and that they fe•d the Flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made them Overseers, there is no such priviledge to be urged,
But when jesus christ the great Master or the Vineyard does command their labour, and that they fe•d the Flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made them Overseers, there is no such privilege to be urged,
There is no Custom, no Right, no Law, if the King, Lords, and Commons, if the whole World should agree to make it, that can be of force against the Gospel. Nulla datur potestas ad malum.
There is no Custom, no Right, no Law, if the King, lords, and Commons, if the Whole World should agree to make it, that can be of force against the Gospel. Nulla datur potestas ad malum.
There are few of you who are Protestants in either Houses, without jealousie, that the Romanists were borrowing an Helve for their Hatchet out of the Wood of the Fanaticks;
There Are few of you who Are Protestants in either Houses, without jealousy, that the Romanists were borrowing an Helve for their Hatchet out of the Wood of the Fanatics;
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As those men of the Church therefore are so willing you should do something for the security of your Religion and them, it is meet that they should be ready to contribute to it.
As those men of the Church Therefore Are so willing you should do something for the security of your Religion and them, it is meet that they should be ready to contribute to it.
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For that man is not fit to be a Minister of Christ, or admitted into his Vineyard at all, that does not look more to his Work, than to his Penny, and seeks not the welfare of Jerusalem above his advancement;
For that man is not fit to be a Minister of christ, or admitted into his Vineyard At all, that does not look more to his Work, than to his Penny, and seeks not the welfare of Jerusalem above his advancement;
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However this be, whether they are willing or not, there is a universale eminens dominium in the Supreme Legislative Authority, that puts an end to all Cavll (if there arise any) de jure privatorum: And we will conclude with this, That whatsoever things are therefore substantially profitable for the Community,
However this be, whither they Are willing or not, there is a universal Eminens dominium in the Supreme Legislative authority, that puts an end to all Cavll (if there arise any) de jure privatorum: And we will conclude with this, That whatsoever things Are Therefore substantially profitable for the Community,
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God Almighty keep alive the true English, publick Spirit. God preserve the Protestant Religion, and the Person of the King. God prosper an accommodation.
God Almighty keep alive the true English, public Spirit. God preserve the Protestant Religion, and the Person of the King. God prosper an accommodation.
I say again, That without a Gracious general Pardon from His Majesty, and a favour able regard had to tender Consciences, there will be neither Truth nor Peace in the Land,
I say again, That without a Gracious general Pardon from His Majesty, and a favour able regard had to tender Consciences, there will be neither Truth nor Peace in the Land,
WHereas there are many Jealousies risen about Popery, which makes it even necessary to the Peace of the Nation, that the Protestant Interest be united and strengthned by all good and lawful Means:
WHereas there Are many Jealousies risen about Popery, which makes it even necessary to the Peace of the nation, that the Protestant Interest be united and strengthened by all good and lawful Means:
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And to this end, there being this one proper Expedient, to wit, the removing the Occasioa of Divisions, which several Persons do find to themselves in those late Injunctions, which yet were intended to the same purpose of Concord in the Nation:
And to this end, there being this one proper Expedient, to wit, the removing the Occasioa of Divisions, which several Persons do find to themselves in those late Injunctions, which yet were intended to the same purpose of Concord in the nation:
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Be it Enacted, — That an Explanation of these Impositions, and such Alleviations, be allowed to the tenderly Considerate, and peaceably Scrupulous, as follows.
Be it Enacted, — That an Explanation of these Impositions, and such Alleviations, be allowed to the tenderly Considerate, and peaceably Scrupulous, as follows.
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and every Thing contained in, and prescribed by the Two Books, Of Common-Prayer, and of Ordering Priests and Deacons, we understand not, that these Books are in every minute particular, infallible,
and every Thing contained in, and prescribed by the Two Books, Of Common prayer, and of Ordering Priests and Deacons, we understand not, that these Books Are in every minute particular, infallible,
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And we do therefore allow this Declaration to be sufficient, if it be made to the use of the Book, in the Ordinary Constant Lords-Day Service, notwithstanding any Exceptions some may have against some Things in the By-Offices, and Occasional-Service, the Rubrick, and otherwise.
And we do Therefore allow this Declaration to be sufficient, if it be made to the use of the Book, in the Ordinary Constant Lords-Day Service, notwithstanding any Exceptions Some may have against Some Things in the By-Offices, and Occasional-Service, the Rubric, and otherwise.
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And for the Ceremonies, which are made, and have been always, and on all hands, held to be only indifferent Things, we think fit that they be left to the Consciences and Prudence of Ministers,
And for the Ceremonies, which Are made, and have been always, and on all hands, held to be only indifferent Things, we think fit that they be left to the Consciences and Prudence of Ministers,
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Provided, that if any Person will have his Child Baptized with the Sign of the Cross, or stands upon any thing else, hitherto required by the Service-Book,
Provided, that if any Person will have his Child Baptised with the Signen of the Cross, or Stands upon any thing Else, hitherto required by the Service book,
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Yet will the proposing these Things still to view, have their use, both for repressing such as have said, The Non-conformists know not what they would have;
Yet will the proposing these Things still to view, have their use, both for repressing such as have said, The nonconformists know not what they would have;
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In the same Act, By those Words in the Subscription, that It is not lawful to take Arms against the King, upon any Pretence whatsoever; we intend no new or strange Thing,
In the same Act, By those Words in the Subscription, that It is not lawful to take Arms against the King, upon any Pretence whatsoever; we intend no new or strange Thing,
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but the rightful Maintenance only of the King 's Authority against Rebellion, according to the common Determination of Learned Writers, in the Case of Subjection to Princes.
but the rightful Maintenance only of the King is authority against Rebellion, according to the Common Determination of Learned Writers, in the Case of Subjection to Princes.
By the Words, I abhor the Position of taking Arms by the Authority of the King, against any Commissionated by him, we never thought of Advancing the Arbitrary Commissions of the King, above Law;
By the Words, I abhor the Position of taking Arms by the authority of the King, against any Commissionated by him, we never Thought of Advancing the Arbitrary Commissions of the King, above Law;
By the Clause which follows, that requires a Renunciation of all Endeavour of any Alteration of Government in the Church or State, we never meant to deny any Free-Born Subject his Right, of Choosing Parliament-Men, or Acting in his Place for the Common Good any way, according to Law;
By the Clause which follows, that requires a Renunciation of all Endeavour of any Alteration of Government in the Church or State, we never meant to deny any Freeborn Subject his Right, of Choosing Parliament men, or Acting in his Place for the Common Good any Way, according to Law;
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and particularly, such an Endeavour as was Assumed in the late Times, without, and against the Consent of the King. And for the rest of the Subscription, which is enjoyned but to the Year 1682. Be it enacted, that it cease presently, and be no longer enjoyned.
and particularly, such an Endeavour as was Assumed in the late Times, without, and against the Consent of the King. And for the rest of the Subscription, which is enjoined but to the Year 1682. Be it enacted, that it cease presently, and be no longer enjoined.
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Our Reasons for these Interpretations, appear in our Arguments before, against the Oxford Oath, and this Subscription; which we can by no means submit to, without them.
Our Reasons for these Interpretations, appear in our Arguments before, against the Oxford Oath, and this Subscription; which we can by no means submit to, without them.
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And forasmuch as there is an Oath prescribed and required of all Non-conformist Preachers, that Reside in any Corporate-Town, by a certain Act of this Parliament, made at Oxford in the 17th.
And forasmuch as there is an Oath prescribed and required of all Nonconformist Preachers, that Reside in any Corporate-Town, by a certain Act of this Parliament, made At Oxford in the 17th.
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Year of His now Majsties Reign, Entituled, An Act for restraining Non-conformists, from inhabiting Corporations: We do further declare, That it shall suffice any Man,
Year of His now Majsties Reign, Entitled, an Act for restraining nonconformists, from inhabiting Corporations: We do further declare, That it shall suffice any Man,
I A. B. do firear, That I hold it unlawful upon any Pretence, to take Arms against the King, his Government or Law: And that I disclaim that dangerous Position, of taking Arms by his Authority, against his Person,
I A. B. do firear, That I hold it unlawful upon any Pretence, to take Arms against the King, his Government or Law: And that I disclaim that dangerous Position, of taking Arms by his authority, against his Person,
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And that I will not Endeavour any Alteration of Government in the Church or State, in any way or manner, not warranted by the Constitution of the Kingdom,
And that I will not Endeavour any Alteration of Government in the Church or State, in any Way or manner, not warranted by the Constitution of the Kingdom,
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Our meaning is not in any wise to disgust the Reformed-Churches beyond the Seas, and make it necessary for such to be Re-ordained to the Office; but that they receive this Second Imposition of Hands, to the Exercise of their Office in the new Charge,
Our meaning is not in any wise to disgust the Reformed-Churches beyond the Seas, and make it necessary for such to be Reordained to the Office; but that they receive this Second Imposition of Hands, to the Exercise of their Office in the new Charge,
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or Re-ordinatio ad Exercitium particulare, which may be irrefragably proved from Acts 13.2, 3. with Acts 14.26. and consiquently allow'd to serve this Occasion.
or Reordinatio ad Exercise particular, which may be irrefragably proved from Acts 13.2, 3. with Acts 14.26. and consiquently allowed to serve this Occasion.
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And whereas there is a Subscription also in the Canons, and the Canonical-Oath of Obedience, imposed on most Ministers by the Bishops, that have given some of the greatest Occasion to Non-conformity heretofore;
And whereas there is a Subscription also in the Canonas, and the Canonical-Oath of obedience, imposed on most Ministers by the Bishops, that have given Some of the greatest Occasion to Nonconformity heretofore;
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which yet never passed into Law by any Act of Parliament: We do further declare, That nothing more of that kind shall be required of Ministers hence-forward,
which yet never passed into Law by any Act of Parliament: We do further declare, That nothing more of that kind shall be required of Ministers henceforward,
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and the Declaration before to the Common Prayer, made, we see no need of boyling over these Three Things again for us, in the Canons, unless it be for a Crambe Repetita, on purpose to Ki• us.
and the Declaration before to the Common Prayer, made, we see no need of boiling over these Three Things again for us, in the Canonas, unless it be for a Crambe Repetita, on purpose to Ki• us.
Neither do we think the putting any Honest Men who fear God, cut of the Vineyard, to be so good a Thing for her, that our Wise Church of England should use so much Care and Industry as She takes, that she may not miss to do it.
Neither do we think the putting any Honest Men who Fear God, Cut of the Vineyard, to be so good a Thing for her, that our Wise Church of England should use so much Care and Industry as She Takes, that she may not miss to do it.
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And in regard there hath been great Offence taken by Conscientious Ministers, at the Bishops, (or their Courts) commanding them to read the Sentence of Excommunication against some or other of their Parish,
And in regard there hath been great Offence taken by Conscientious Ministers, At the Bishops, (or their Courts) commanding them to read the Sentence of Excommunication against Some or other of their Parish,
As we think, there is no Elder in the New Testament, who is not a Pastor, and that there is no Lay-Pastor; so do we account, that there is no Pastor or Presbyter, but such as have the Power both to Rule and Teach, committed to them by Christ:
As we think, there is no Elder in the New Testament, who is not a Pastor, and that there is no Lay-Pastor; so do we account, that there is no Pastor or Presbyter, but such as have the Power both to Rule and Teach, committed to them by christ:
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Yet do we for al that, apprehend it not only Lawful, but Expedient, for the ordinary Minister of our Parochial - Congregations, (when the Church is National ) to commit part of their Charge, (to wit, that of Ruling ) in Actu Secundo, to some few among them, who are more Eminently fitted for the Work (that is, the NONLATINALPHABET) and consequently to the Bishop:
Yet do we for all that, apprehend it not only Lawful, but Expedient, for the ordinary Minister of our Parochial - Congregations, (when the Church is National) to commit part of their Charge, (to wit, that of Ruling) in Acts Secundo, to Some few among them, who Are more Eminently fitted for the Work (that is, the) and consequently to the Bishop:
So that, if this Fundamental Right of Governing their own Flocks be but acknowledge a to Reside in every Presbyter, by granting so much to us as this (and what bath preceded) comes to, we shall be unwilling to fall off from Episcopacy, upon the Points of Ordination and Jurisdiction.
So that, if this Fundamental Right of Governing their own Flocks be but acknowledge a to Reside in every Presbyter, by granting so much to us as this (and what bath preceded) comes to, we shall be unwilling to fallen off from Episcopacy, upon the Points of Ordination and Jurisdiction.
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yet in the Articles of the Church, (which are Theses for Agreement, and not Laws) and the Homilies, a Doctrinal Interpretation shall be held sufficient for an Assent or Subscription to them.
yet in the Articles of the Church, (which Are Theses for Agreement, and not Laws) and the Homilies, a Doctrinal Interpretation shall be held sufficient for an Assent or Subscription to them.
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The Authentick Interpretation of an Article, is the Meaning of the Major Part of the Convocation: A Doctrinal Interpretation, is the Meaning of any one of the Doctors there present, (and consequently, of any other Learned Expositor ) who are supposed to have the Liberty to abound in their own Sense,
The Authentic Interpretation of an Article, is the Meaning of the Major Part of the Convocation: A Doctrinal Interpretation, is the Meaning of any one of the Doctors there present, (and consequently, of any other Learned Expositor) who Are supposed to have the Liberty to abound in their own Sense,
And this Clause therefore we put in upon Mature Consideration, in regard more especially to the Conscientious Latitudinarians, who being some Arminian, and some Calvinian, cannot otherwise Subscribe the Doctrine of the same Theses; as the Reader may see more in such another Book as this, call'd The Healing Paper, out of which this Bill for Union is newly Collected;
And this Clause Therefore we put in upon Mature Consideration, in regard more especially to the Conscientious Latitudinarians, who being Some Arminian, and Some Calvinian, cannot otherwise Subscribe the Doctrine of the same Theses; as the Reader may see more in such Another Book as this, called The Healing Paper, out of which this Bill for union is newly Collected;
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And because the very Superintendency of Bishops, and that Subjection to them which is required by the Constitution of the Realm, is or may be an Hinderance to many sober Ministers,
And Because the very Superintendency of Bishops, and that Subjection to them which is required by the Constitution of the Realm, is or may be an Hindrance to many Sobrium Ministers,
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and obey their Ordinary, or the Bishops, in Licitis & Honestis, upon the Account of his Authority (committed to them for the Exercise of that External Regiment Circa Sacra which is granted by all our Divines, to the Higher Powers in every Nation,) it is enough for the owning Episcopal Jurisdiction (so far as they do own it, in the Declaration of Assent and Consent, or in any other Part of Conformity ),
and obey their Ordinary, or the Bishops, in Licitis & Honestis, upon the Account of his authority (committed to them for the Exercise of that External Regiment Circa Sacra which is granted by all our Divines, to the Higher Powers in every nation,) it is enough for the owning Episcopal Jurisdiction (so Far as they do own it, in the Declaration of Assent and Consent, or in any other Part of Conformity),
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and for super-vising their Constitutions in things indifferent, that nothing be done, but in Subordination to the Peace of the Kingdom, (which is a Notion wherein the Judicious of every Party may acquiesce,
and for super-vising their Constitutions in things indifferent, that nothing be done, but in Subordination to the Peace of the Kingdom, (which is a Notion wherein the Judicious of every Party may acquiesce,
Be it therefore Enacted by this Present Parliament, That if any Person be willing to Conform to the Present Establishment of the Church of England, and her Service appointed according to these Explanations, Alleviations, Declarations, Lenitives,
Be it Therefore Enacted by this Present Parliament, That if any Person be willing to Conform to the Present Establishment of the Church of England, and her Service appointed according to these Explanations, Alleviations, Declarations, Lenitives,
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And for the making this Act of better Signification to the Concerned, and the Prevention of that Scandal which is raised on the Clergy, through the Covetousness of some, in heaping up to themselves all the Preferments they can get,
And for the making this Act of better Signification to the Concerned, and the Prevention of that Scandal which is raised on the Clergy, through the Covetousness of Some, in heaping up to themselves all the Preferments they can get,
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and that every Man (without Exception) that hath more than one of Either, shall immediately give up the rest to be distributed among those who shall be brought off from their Non-consormity, upon the Terms of this Act into the Established Order.
and that every Man (without Exception) that hath more than one of Either, shall immediately give up the rest to be distributed among those who shall be brought off from their Non-consormity, upon the Terms of this Act into the Established Order.
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Be it enacted moreover, that every Patron that shall henceforward present his Clerk to any Living, shall have the Oath called The Simonianal Oath, imposed on himself, no less than on the incumbent:
Be it enacted moreover, that every Patron that shall henceforward present his Clerk to any Living, shall have the Oath called The Simonianal Oath, imposed on himself, no less than on the incumbent:
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be it finally Enacted, for the Happiness and quiet of the Realm, and the Reduction of these Men by other means than those which have hitherto proved unsuccesful, that every Christian Subject throughout the Land, that profess the Reformed Religion,
be it finally Enacted, for the Happiness and quiet of the Realm, and the Reduction of these Men by other means than those which have hitherto proved unsuccesful, that every Christian Subject throughout the Land, that profess the Reformed Religion,
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and be not Convict of Popery, be pardoned all Faults and Penalties, incurred upon the Account of any Fore-passed Nonconformity; and that they shall not, during these Seven Years next ensuing, be prosecuted upon any Penal Law for their Consciences, in the Matter of Religion;
and be not Convict of Popery, be pardoned all Faults and Penalties, incurred upon the Account of any Forepassed Nonconformity; and that they shall not, during these Seven years next ensuing, be prosecuted upon any Penal Law for their Consciences, in the Matter of Religion;
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They carrying themselves Innocently and Peaceably, with Submission to the Civil, and without Disturbance to the Ecclesiastical Government, now setled in the Nation:
They carrying themselves Innocently and Peaceably, with Submission to the Civil, and without Disturbance to the Ecclesiastical Government, now settled in the nation:
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of Elizabeth, or A New Act of Ʋniformity, or, The King 's Declaration concerning Ecclesiastical Affairs at His first Coming in, turn'd into a Law, were Comprehension.
of Elizabeth, or A New Act of Ʋniformity, or, The King is Declaration Concerning Ecclesiastical Affairs At His First Coming in, turned into a Law, were Comprehension.
A Bill for Comprehension with Indulgence, both together, will do our Business. An Addition, or Clause in it, against Pluralities, will do it with Supererogation. Deo Gloria.
A Bill for Comprehension with Indulgence, both together, will do our Business. an Addition, or Clause in it, against Pluralities, will do it with Supererogation. God Gloria.
