Noah's dove, or, An epistle of peace directed to his intirely affected brethren, the Presbiterians and Independants as a probable means for their agreement and vnion / from Sir Iames Harington, Knight.
and through all, and in you all, I beseech you by the mercies of God, by the excellent effects of Charity, by the Fruits of the spirit, by the examples and command of the Lord Jesus,
and through all, and in you all, I beseech you by the Mercies of God, by the excellent effects of Charity, by the Fruits of the Spirit, by the Examples and command of the Lord jesus,
Now therefore there is utterly a fault amongst you, know yee not that Revilers shall not inherit the kingdome of God? But some will answer, that they have received a new light, O be cautious that noveltie eclipse not truth,
Now Therefore there is utterly a fault among you, know ye not that Revilers shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? But Some will answer, that they have received a new Light, Oh be cautious that novelty eclipse not truth,
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hence, Father against sonne, and sonne against Father, betraying one another, and hating one another; Hence the judgements of Famine and Pestilence; Nation rising up against Nation.
hence, Father against son, and son against Father, betraying one Another, and hating one Another; Hence the Judgments of Famine and Pestilence; nation rising up against nation.
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and externall holinesse, by which they shall shew forth, as it were, signes and wonders, and gather a multitude of Disciples, declaring that in such a meeting, be it in woods, or deserts,
and external holiness, by which they shall show forth, as it were, Signs and wonders, and gather a multitude of Disciples, declaring that in such a meeting, be it in woods, or deserts,
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and received by the Church in all ages, are not to bind, as de futuro, as having a possibilitie upon new notions, to be nuld or chang'd, which is to make God a lyer, to undermine his Church,
and received by the Church in all ages, Are not to bind, as de futuro, as having a possibility upon new notions, to be nuld or changed, which is to make God a liar, to undermine his Church,
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For if the foundations bee destroyed, what shall? Nay, what can the righteous doe? Wherefore my humble suit unto our master Builders is, to keepe the Foundation unmoveable, not permitting a resurrection to ancient heretiques before their time, that so whatsoever men build thereon, whether it be gold or stubble, may be brought to the Test, in this Fiery triall.
For if the foundations be destroyed, what shall? Nay, what can the righteous doe? Wherefore my humble suit unto our master Builders is, to keep the Foundation Unmovable, not permitting a resurrection to ancient Heretics before their time, that so whatsoever men built thereon, whither it be gold or stubble, may be brought to the Test, in this Fiery trial.
Stand fast therefore Brethren in that libertie, wherein Christ hath made us free, not making your libertie a cloake for malitiousnesse, not for an occasion to the Flesh,
Stand fast Therefore Brothers in that liberty, wherein christ hath made us free, not making your liberty a cloak for malitiousnesse, not for an occasion to the Flesh,
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but by love serve one another, judging thus of one another that he that loves his Brother, abides in the light, but he that hates his Brother ( whatsoever he may boast of new discoveries, ) walkes in darknesse,
but by love serve one Another, judging thus of one Another that he that loves his Brother, abides in the Light, but he that hates his Brother (whatsoever he may boast of new discoveries,) walks in darkness,
But that I may not only perswade, but offer my Mite, I shall in all humilitie propose a medium, which if found agreeable to the word of God, may through the blessing of the Almighty make up the Breach, and reconcile your greatest difference.
But that I may not only persuade, but offer my Mite, I shall in all humility propose a medium, which if found agreeable to the word of God, may through the blessing of the Almighty make up the Breach, and reconcile your greatest difference.
That all that shall be Members, and have right to Vote in your Churches, (from which Votes Women are excepted) shall not only be free from just scandall, that is Prophannesse,
That all that shall be Members, and have right to Vote in your Churches, (from which Votes Women Are excepted) shall not only be free from just scandal, that is Profaneness,
and the impenitent practise of any knowne sinne, but be indued with a sufficiencie of knowledge, to which end (since you accord in the Principles of Religion) I hope there will speedily be set forth,
and the impenitent practice of any known sin, but be endued with a sufficiency of knowledge, to which end (since you accord in the Principles of Religion) I hope there will speedily be Set forth,
Next in condiscention to the Independants, I heare it is mutually resolved, that the government of their respective Members, reconciling of Inferiour differences,
Next in condescension to the Independents, I hear it is mutually resolved, that the government of their respective Members, reconciling of Inferior differences,
and ordering their conversations, even as farre as Ordination, and the censure of Excommunication, (respect being had in Appeals to the advice and results of the Classes and Provinciall Synods,
and ordering their conversations, even as Far as Ordination, and the censure of Excommunication, (respect being had in Appeals to the Advice and results of the Classes and Provincial Synods,
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and saving to the Presbyterians their right) be ordered by their paricular Congregations. Thus farre we are knit together in one spirituall building and temple of God.
and Saving to the Presbyterians their right) be ordered by their paricular Congregations. Thus Far we Are knit together in one spiritual building and temple of God.
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As where shall rest (as to us) under the same Scepter, the determinative and concluding power, the end of Appeals, the regulation of that unlimited Plea,
As where shall rest (as to us) under the same Sceptre, the determinative and concluding power, the end of Appeals, the regulation of that unlimited Plea,
since Churches were necessarily Independant, no State being then Christian that this way (by reason that our corrupt nature hath no check) is destructive to the unitie of Religion.
since Churches were necessarily Independent, no State being then Christian that this Way (by reason that our corrupt nature hath no check) is destructive to the unity of Religion.
their being no feuds so bloody and irreconciliable, as those that breake out about points of Faith, instance, in the wars betweene the Turke and Persian, Papists and Protestants, in the Lutheran contestations, and Arian persecutions.
their being no feuds so bloody and irreconciliable, as those that break out about points of Faith, instance, in the wars between the Turk and Persian, Papists and Protestants, in the Lutheran contestations, and Arian persecutions.
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or Prelaticall Synod, that every member of the Church is free, and ought not in matters of Faith, to conclude himselfe by Proxie, that no Church hath power over another,
or Prelatical Synod, that every member of the Church is free, and ought not in matters of Faith, to conclude himself by Proxy, that no Church hath power over Another,
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Now deare Brethren, give me your pardon and leave with Moses, to step in betwixt your Combatings, with his and Abrahams words, why doe ye contend being ye are Brethren, it may be God giving a blessing,
Now deer Brothers, give me your pardon and leave with Moses, to step in betwixt your Combatings, with his and Abrahams words, why do you contend being you Are Brothers, it may be God giving a blessing,
and each of you in his hand, I shall in my Proposition be a medium to unite you, (only dispise not my indeavours,) since the Lord hides many things from the wise and prudent, and reveales them to Babes.
and each of you in his hand, I shall in my Proposition be a medium to unite you, (only despise not my endeavours,) since the Lord hides many things from the wise and prudent, and reveals them to Babes.
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before the ioynt votes of all the refined Christian Churches of the Kingdome, surely the first will yeild to me, that where most of Gods People are in their judgement, there is the greatest measure of his spirit,
before the joint votes of all the refined Christian Churches of the Kingdom, surely the First will yield to me, that where most of God's People Are in their judgement, there is the greatest measure of his Spirit,
and to such Assemblies principally, and to their votes, are made all those gratious promises (I neede not coate the places) concerning Christs spirit and presence I mean to such a Multitude not of Men only,
and to such Assemblies principally, and to their votes, Are made all those gracious promises (I need not coat the places) Concerning Christ Spirit and presence I mean to such a Multitude not of Men only,
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The other I presume both from grounds of Scripture and reason, will grant, that could the votes of all the reputed and received Members of Christ, of their severall Churches, be joyntly taken and in one place, they must be accepted,
The other I presume both from grounds of Scripture and reason, will grant, that could the votes of all the reputed and received Members of christ, of their several Churches, be jointly taken and in one place, they must be accepted,
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though not more truely then the particular Congregations of whom it consists, even as an Assembly made up of many Families, called by the Apostle Churches of God, is more excellent, then its subdivisions.
though not more truly then the particular Congregations of whom it consists, even as an Assembly made up of many Families, called by the Apostle Churches of God, is more excellent, then its subdivisions.
But that I may make good by Scripture, this incorporating of Churches, conjuncture and union of votes, I shall remember you of those three chiefe proofes,
But that I may make good by Scripture, this incorporating of Churches, conjuncture and Union of votes, I shall Remember you of those three chief proofs,
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The first shewes the Primitive and Apostolique way, of ending controversies in Doctrine, by the summoning of that great Assembly, of the members of the Churches of Ierusalem and Iudea of which Churches, read.
The First shows the Primitive and Apostolic Way, of ending controversies in Doctrine, by the summoning of that great Assembly, of the members of the Churches of Ierusalem and Iudea of which Churches, read.
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and decree matters (though that in many cases, wherein the People consents, such votes, may be and are necessary expedient & lawfull) but the whole Church. verse 22. which compar'd with.
and Decree matters (though that in many cases, wherein the People consents, such votes, may be and Are necessary expedient & lawful) but the Whole Church. verse 22. which compared with.
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Acts. 2. verse 41. Wherein three thousand are said to be converted, and with Acts. 4. verse 4. Wherein five thousand, were by one Sermon converted, clearely demonstrates, that this Assembly was composed of many Congregations,
Acts. 2. verse 41. Wherein three thousand Are said to be converted, and with Acts. 4. verse 4. Wherein five thousand, were by one Sermon converted, clearly demonstrates, that this Assembly was composed of many Congregations,
Acts. 9. 31. In a Congregationall consideration, And lastly in Corinth there more then probably appears to be many Congregations, else whence or where, were these discentions,
Acts. 9. 31. In a Congregational consideration, And lastly in Corinth there more then probably appears to be many Congregations, Else whence or where, were these dissensions,
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others I am of Apollo, of Cephas, 1. Cor. 1. 12. All the Members of which were commanded to meete in one Assembly for the excommunication of the incestuous person 1. Cor. 5. 4. Where note they were to meete, to whom the Epistle was directed,
Others I am of Apollo, of Cephas, 1. Cor. 1. 12. All the Members of which were commanded to meet in one Assembly for the excommunication of the incestuous person 1. Cor. 5. 4. Where note they were to meet, to whom the Epistle was directed,
Having thus fully proved by Scripture, that in Cities and Provinces, and consequently in Kingdoms, the Members of particular Congregations may and were by command to meete for the deciding of any great difference,
Having thus Fully proved by Scripture, that in Cities and Provinces, and consequently in Kingdoms, the Members of particular Congregations may and were by command to meet for the deciding of any great difference,
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an appeale be made to a Generall Assembly, who after the stating, disputing and voting, such points in difference together with the merrit of the offence (the recusant Church or Churches, notwithstanding continuing unsatisfied) that then the Assembly adjourne that sessions for three moneths, in which time, the Assembly, members of each Congregation, to be ordered after fasting and prayer, to state the Question and declare the Arguments and Judgement of the generall Assembly to their particular Churches,
an appeal be made to a General Assembly, who After the stating, disputing and voting, such points in difference together with the merit of the offence (the recusant Church or Churches, notwithstanding Continuing unsatisfied) that then the Assembly adjourn that sessions for three months, in which time, the Assembly, members of each Congregation, to be ordered After fasting and prayer, to state the Question and declare the Arguments and Judgement of the general Assembly to their particular Churches,
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and so accordingly at that meeting receive, and bring up each Churches vote and sentence with the number (because of the disproportion of Parishes) sum'd up of those that affirme,
and so accordingly At that meeting receive, and bring up each Churches vote and sentence with the number (Because of the disproportion of Parishes) summed up of those that affirm,
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and those that discent, that so at the next Session the Question may be decided and concluded, by the Major vote, both of Churches and Members which Scripture way will not only by a religious Policy from time to time discover the temper, pulse,
and those that dissent, that so At the next Session the Question may be decided and concluded, by the Major vote, both of Churches and Members which Scripture Way will not only by a religious Policy from time to time discover the temper, pulse,
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but will give full satisfaction to all, (unlesse to obstinate heritickes) as being the judgement and vote (even by the Poale) of all the visible and individuall Christians of the Kingdome politically united,
but will give full satisfaction to all, (unless to obstinate heritickes) as being the judgement and vote (even by the Poale) of all the visible and Individu Christians of the Kingdom politically united,
But put the Question a considerable number of the Churches in the Kingdome, give in their vote with a new opinion, hazarding a rent and division in the Nation.
But put the Question a considerable number of the Churches in the Kingdom, give in their vote with a new opinion, hazarding a rend and division in the nation.
I answer, that upon so sad an occasion our Church (in imitation of the ancient callings of Generall Counsels, upon the over flowing of heresie,) ought to desire the judgement and assistance,
I answer, that upon so sad an occasion our Church (in imitation of the ancient callings of General Counsels, upon the over flowing of heresy,) ought to desire the judgement and assistance,
and that by additionall votes (if it may be) of all the reformed Churches in the world, which comes neerest to the judgement of the holy Catholicke Church, the body of Christ, to which he hath promised his presence,
and that by additional votes (if it may be) of all the reformed Churches in the world, which comes nearest to the judgement of the holy Catholic Church, the body of christ, to which he hath promised his presence,
though not infallibly, yet prudentially, end and conclude by obedience either active or passive the discenting Churches, whom the civill Magistrate after the Churches excommunication, is to order by banishment or lesser punishment, according as their doctrines, shalbe more or lesse prejudiciall to the State, wherein they live.
though not infallibly, yet prudentially, end and conclude by Obedience either active or passive the dissenting Churches, whom the civil Magistrate After the Churches excommunication, is to order by banishment or lesser punishment, according as their doctrines, shall more or less prejudicial to the State, wherein they live.
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Which since they suffer as evill doers, is (as to that Common-wealth) a civill and necessary act of preservative Justice, not an inforcing of Conscience or persecution.
Which since they suffer as evil doers, is (as to that Commonwealth) a civil and necessary act of preservative justice, not an enforcing of Conscience or persecution.
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