SAint Paul having planted Christianity among the Corinthians, by preaching the Gospel of Christ in the City of Corinth, and other adjacent Provinces in the Countrey of Greece; after the space of Eighteen Months he departed from those Regions,
SAint Paul having planted Christianity among the Corinthians, by preaching the Gospel of christ in the city of Corinth, and other adjacent Provinces in the Country of Greece; After the Molle of Eighteen Months he departed from those Regions,
Immediately after his departure, Apollos being by Priscilla and Aquila, sufficiently instructed in the Doctrine of the Gospel upon his coming to Ephesus, is by them recommended and sent to the Brethren at Achaia, where he boldly delivered and diligently taught the things of the Lord;
Immediately After his departure, Apollos being by Priscilla and Aquila, sufficiently instructed in the Doctrine of the Gospel upon his coming to Ephesus, is by them recommended and sent to the Brothers At Achaia, where he boldly Delivered and diligently taught the things of the Lord;
and by arguments unanswerable confuting the most obstinate Jews, and putting to silence publickly in the Synagogues the most subtle and shrewdest Disputants among them, Acts 18. vers. 24 &c.
and by Arguments unanswerable confuting the most obstinate jews, and putting to silence publicly in the Synagogues the most subtle and shrewdest Disputants among them, Acts 18. vers. 24 etc.
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and Apollos after him, had watered those Converts, in contributing his utmost assistance to settle and establish them on the Foundation which Paul had laid,
and Apollos After him, had watered those Converts, in contributing his utmost assistance to settle and establish them on the Foundation which Paul had laid,
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though God himself had given increase in making their labours effectual by the blessed influence of his Spirit, to obtain those great ends he designed, in the promulgation of the Gospel;
though God himself had given increase in making their labours effectual by the blessed influence of his Spirit, to obtain those great ends he designed, in the Promulgation of the Gospel;
broke forth into furious contentions & animosities against each other, rendring most miserably, and most cruelly tearing the Church of Christ to pieces in its very Infancy;
broke forth into furious contentions & animosities against each other, rendering most miserably, and most cruelly tearing the Church of christ to Pieces in its very Infancy;
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for through the enmity of those impure Gnosticks, against the Rules and Precepts of Christianity, and the malice of the Judaizing Christians, against many points of Doctrine contained therein;
for through the enmity of those impure Gnostics, against the Rules and Precepts of Christianity, and the malice of the Judaizing Christians, against many points of Doctrine contained therein;
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most lamentable Schisms and Factions broke forth in the Church of Corinth, which like flames of Fire were ready to consume and burn it down to the ground;
most lamentable Schisms and Factions broke forth in the Church of Corinth, which like flames of Fire were ready to consume and burn it down to the ground;
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therefore to redress these mischiefs, and if possible, to settle the distractions and divisions of Corinth, he presently composeth and directs this Epistle to the Church there,
Therefore to redress these mischiefs, and if possible, to settle the distractions and divisions of Corinth, he presently composeth and directs this Epistle to the Church there,
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and to all other Christians both Jews and Gentiles inhabiting the Regions of Achaia, in which after a Religious and most affectionate Salutation to procure from them a favourable Audience,
and to all other Christians both jews and Gentiles inhabiting the Regions of Achaia, in which After a Religious and most affectionate Salutation to procure from them a favourable Audience,
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and a candid entertainment of what he delivered, from v. 1. to v. 9. He most earnestly exhorts them to an Unity in Doctrine and brotherly Communion one among another;
and a candid entertainment of what he Delivered, from v. 1. to v. 9. He most earnestly exhorts them to an Unity in Doctrine and brotherly Communion one among Another;
vers. 10, 11. And then laying open before their eyes the grievousness of their Schism, he charges them boldly with it to their very faces, vers. 11, 12, 13. Telling them plainly that the Christian Religion is but one,
vers. 10, 11. And then laying open before their eyes the grievousness of their Schism, he charges them boldly with it to their very faces, vers. 11, 12, 13. Telling them plainly that the Christian Religion is but one,
and confounds the things that are Mighty and Noble: Chap. 1.2. That as Christ is the Author of this Divine Institution, so he is the only proper Foundation for men to lay the Superstructure of their Faith and Salvation upon;
and confounds the things that Are Mighty and Noble: Chap. 1.2. That as christ is the Author of this Divine Institution, so he is the only proper Foundation for men to lay the Superstructure of their Faith and Salvation upon;
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so 'tis the advice of the Apostles to the Corinthians, and the immediate design of the words in my Text. Let a man so account of us, &c. That my discourse may be full and comprehensive, proportionable to the just design and import of these words;
so it's the Advice of the Apostles to the Corinthians, and the immediate Design of the words in my Text. Let a man so account of us, etc. That my discourse may be full and comprehensive, proportionable to the just Design and import of these words;
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Thirdly, Practical Inferences deduced from the truth of the Apostles assertion, one respecting the men to whom these persons are employed as Ministers and Stewards: Let a man so account of us,
Thirdly, Practical Inferences deduced from the truth of the Apostles assertion, one respecting the men to whom these Persons Are employed as Ministers and Stewards: Let a man so account of us,
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First, We shall consider the subjects of the Apostles discourse, implyed under the Pronoun, Us: The Persons here intended, being the very Foundation of the Apostles Argument,
First, We shall Consider the subject's of the Apostles discourse, employed under the Pronoun, Us: The Persons Here intended, being the very Foundation of the Apostles Argument,
'Tis certain, that the Persons spoken of, whom St. Paul did directly and immediately respect are those mentioned, Chap. 3. vers. 22. Paul, Apollos and Cephas, who were separated by the Lord for the work of the Ministry,
It's certain, that the Persons spoken of, whom Saint Paul did directly and immediately respect Are those mentioned, Chap. 3. vers. 22. Paul, Apollos and Cephas, who were separated by the Lord for the work of the Ministry,
and appointed as subservient to the Faith and Salvation of the Corinthians; but that this particular direction to the Church of Corinth may be of larger use and service to the Church of Christ in general, 'tis most rational and consentaneous to the whole scope and tenure of the Gospel, to affirm, that all those, who according to the Canons of Christ and the Apostles, are consecrated to the same imployment, are invested with the same Authority and Office, implicitely included in the expression of the Apostle,
and appointed as subservient to the Faith and Salvation of the Corinthians; but that this particular direction to the Church of Corinth may be of larger use and service to the Church of christ in general, it's most rational and consentaneous to the Whole scope and tenure of the Gospel, to affirm, that all those, who according to the Canonas of christ and the Apostles, Are consecrated to the same employment, Are invested with the same authority and Office, implicitly included in the expression of the Apostle,
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And if particular Commission be necessary to constitute the Offices of the holy Order, the Negative holds as infallibly true as the Affirmative, that no person may presume to administer any Office appropriate to this sacred Function,
And if particular Commission be necessary to constitute the Offices of the holy Order, the Negative holds as infallibly true as the Affirmative, that no person may presume to administer any Office Appropriate to this sacred Function,
for the Gospel, almost as oft as occasion is offered to make mention of the Ministers and dispensers of it, plainly intimates, that the Master of our Religion, designs a separation of persons from secular employments, to officiate in the Ministry and Preaching of the Gospel, as in 1 Cor. 12. The Apostle resembles the Church to a Body, which is constituted of several Members,
for the Gospel, almost as oft as occasion is offered to make mention of the Ministers and dispensers of it, plainly intimates, that the Master of our Religion, designs a separation of Persons from secular employments, to officiate in the Ministry and Preaching of the Gospel, as in 1 Cor. 12. The Apostle resembles the Church to a Body, which is constituted of several Members,
in proportion to which similitude the state of Christ's mystical body is to be understood, in which every the meanest Christian is a Member in particular,
in proportion to which similitude the state of Christ's mystical body is to be understood, in which every the Meanest Christian is a Member in particular,
Because I am not the eye, I am not sufficiently honored? If the whole Body were an eye, where were the hearing? And if every Member were the Head, where were the Body? But God hath set the Members every one in the Body as it hath pleased him, Vers. 16, 17, 18. First Apostles, Secondarily Prophets, Thirdly Teachers, Vers. 28. And that this distinction should remain in the Church to the end of the World, is confidently conffirmed by the Apostle, Ephes. 4.11, 12, 13. Wherein he declares, that the Officers of the Church therein mentioned to be given for the perfecting of the Saints,
Because I am not the eye, I am not sufficiently honoured? If the Whole Body were an eye, where were the hearing? And if every Member were the Head, where were the Body? But God hath Set the Members every one in the Body as it hath pleased him, Vers. 16, 17, 18. First Apostles, Secondarily prophets, Thirdly Teachers, Vers. 28. And that this distinction should remain in the Church to the end of the World, is confidently conffirmed by the Apostle, Ephesians 4.11, 12, 13. Wherein he declares, that the Officers of the Church therein mentioned to be given for the perfecting of the Saints,
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for the edifying of the Body of Christ, &c. Which Phrases must of necessity denote their continuance in the Church, till the number of Gods Elect are accomplished,
for the edifying of the Body of christ, etc. Which Phrases must of necessity denote their Continuance in the Church, till the number of God's Elect Are accomplished,
or consider the account, which Modern Historians have privately collected, and publickly presented to us, the most learned and faithfull among them, do confidently assure us, that never any Nation in the World, made a publick profession of Religion,
or Consider the account, which Modern Historians have privately collected, and publicly presented to us, the most learned and faithful among them, do confidently assure us, that never any nation in the World, made a public profession of Religion,
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but the Governours thereof solemnly appointed a separation of Persons, whose constant employment it should be to Solemnize and Celebrate the Mysteries thereof;
but the Governors thereof solemnly appointed a separation of Persons, whose constant employment it should be to Solemnize and Celebrate the Mysteres thereof;
Abraham, and the succeeding Patriarchs were Kings and Priests, in their respective Families, and duly administred the affairs of Religion to their several charges:
Abraham, and the succeeding Patriarchs were Kings and Priests, in their respective Families, and duly administered the affairs of Religion to their several charges:
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And when God erected his Theocratical Government over the Jews, whom he had chosen for his own People, he commanded Aaron and his Sons to be set apart for the Priests Office, that they might wait at the Altar of the Lord,
And when God erected his Theocratical Government over the jews, whom he had chosen for his own People, he commanded Aaron and his Sons to be Set apart for the Priests Office, that they might wait At the Altar of the Lord,
this strange innovation must be grounded upon one or both of these reasons, either that it contains matters of less value and concernment to Christians,
this strange innovation must be grounded upon one or both of these Reasons, either that it contains matters of less valve and concernment to Christians,
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Or else that they are so plain easie in all and every particular Doctrine, that the meanest understanding can comprehend their most intimous sence and meaning,
Or Else that they Are so plain easy in all and every particular Doctrine, that the Meanest understanding can comprehend their most intimous sense and meaning,
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For the Gospel of Christ is so far from deserving this reproach and contempt, that it contains matters of the greatest moment and importance for Man to know;
For the Gospel of christ is so Far from deserving this reproach and contempt, that it contains matters of the greatest moment and importance for Man to know;
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comprehends matters of the most universal Satisfaction to the minds of men, and propounds the duties of a Practical Religion, which are most agreeable to the Divine Nature to require,
comprehends matters of the most universal Satisfaction to the minds of men, and propounds the duties of a Practical Religion, which Are most agreeable to the Divine Nature to require,
for so St. Peter tell us, That in the Epistles of St. Paul, are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable so wrest,
for so Saint Peter tell us, That in the Epistles of Saint Paul, Are Some things hard to be understood, which they that Are unlearned and unstable so wrest,
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and Celebrated with the greatest reverence and most Religious adoration imaginable? And when many stumble at this Rock of offence and miscarry at the sight of those wonderfull things represented therein, is it not extremely necessary that men of the greatest wisdom and gravity be Consecrated for the work of the Ministry;
and Celebrated with the greatest Reverence and most Religious adoration imaginable? And when many Stumble At this Rock of offence and miscarry At the sighed of those wonderful things represented therein, is it not extremely necessary that men of the greatest Wisdom and gravity be Consecrated for the work of the Ministry;
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go astray through want of instruction, and perish for want of understanding? But because the subject of our present Argument respects a Matter of Fact;
go astray through want of instruction, and perish for want of understanding? But Because the Subject of our present Argument respects a Matter of Fact;
the first remarkable Instance that affords any light to this disquisition, is the Election and nomination of Apostles, recorded Mark 3.13. Luk. 6.13. Whose Commission is granted by their Lord and Master, Matth. 10.1. Luk. 9.1. After this, Luk. 10.1. He called his Seventy Disciples, to whom he gave Commission to Preach the Gospel;
the First remarkable Instance that affords any Light to this disquisition, is the Election and nomination of Apostles, recorded Mark 3.13. Luk. 6.13. Whose Commission is granted by their Lord and Master, Matthew 10.1. Luk. 9.1. After this, Luk. 10.1. He called his Seventy Disciples, to whom he gave Commission to Preach the Gospel;
and thereby invested them with full Authority to execute the Pastoral Office, for the Ordering and Governing his Church, which his Father had committed to him, Joh. 20.21, 22. As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you;
and thereby invested them with full authority to execute the Pastoral Office, for the Ordering and Governing his Church, which his Father had committed to him, John 20.21, 22. As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you;
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And that the Apostles understood their Master in this sence is apparent, because as necessity required through the death of the present Officers or the larger groweth and extent of the Church, they Assembled together,
And that the Apostles understood their Master in this sense is apparent, Because as necessity required through the death of the present Officers or the larger grows and extent of the Church, they Assembled together,
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Thus they Consecrated Matthias, though he were Elected by God himself, into the place of Judas, and he was numbered with the Eleven Apostles, Acts 1.25.
Thus they Consecrated Matthias, though he were Elected by God himself, into the place of Judas, and he was numbered with the Eleven Apostles, Acts 1.25.
And when the Gentiles had received the Gospel through the dispersion of the Christians upon the prosecution of St. Stephen; the Apostles remaining still at Jerusalem, sent forth Barnabas, that he should go to Antioch, who finding Saul at Tarsus, joyned together,
And when the Gentiles had received the Gospel through the dispersion of the Christians upon the prosecution of Saint Stephen; the Apostles remaining still At Jerusalem, sent forth Barnabas, that he should go to Antioch, who finding Saul At Tarsus, joined together,
and mightily confirmed the Believers there, Acts 11. And in the Thirteenth Chapter, these Two men were solemnly Ordained Apostles of the Gentiles by those Apostolical Persons mentioned, Vers. 1 To all which agrees that Rule of the Apostle, comprised in the Interrogation of St. Paul, Rom. 10.15.
and mightily confirmed the Believers there, Acts 11. And in the Thirteenth Chapter, these Two men were solemnly Ordained Apostles of the Gentiles by those Apostolical Persons mentioned, Vers. 1 To all which agrees that Rule of the Apostle, comprised in the Interrogation of Saint Paul, Rom. 10.15.
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That the Apostles first Ordained Ministers in Churches, and gave command, that as any were removed by death, the most deserving Persons should be Chosen into their place,
That the Apostles First Ordained Ministers in Churches, and gave command, that as any were removed by death, the most deserving Persons should be Chosen into their place,
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So that I may lawfully assume my designed Proposition, and confidently deliver it as a just and regular Conclusion, that whatever Persons have been successively Ordained into,
So that I may lawfully assume my designed Proposition, and confidently deliver it as a just and regular Conclusion, that whatever Persons have been successively Ordained into,
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or at present invested with the Sacred Order of the Ministerial Office, by imposition of hands from Regular Bishops and their Presbyters; such men from the Authority of Apostolical practice, are to all intents all purposes the Ministers of Christ,
or At present invested with the Sacred Order of the Ministerial Office, by imposition of hands from Regular Bishops and their Presbyters; such men from the authority of Apostolical practice, Are to all intents all Purposes the Ministers of christ,
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NONLATINALPHABET. What shall we then think of the insolence of those men, who Sacrilegiously usurp the Ministerial Authority, being neither sent by men,
. What shall we then think of the insolence of those men, who Sacrilegiously usurp the Ministerial authority, being neither sent by men,
nor as they pretend, called by God? I mean those illiterate, but conceited Mechanicks, who being ingaged in some civil Calling as the business and employment o their lives presume to be Masters of Divinity,
nor as they pretend, called by God? I mean those illiterate, but conceited Mechanics, who being engaged in Some civil Calling as the business and employment oh their lives presume to be Masters of Divinity,
as if Divine Knowledge were in this latter and declining age of the World, conveyed into the minds of men, by the working of Miracles, through an immediate inspiration;
as if Divine Knowledge were in this latter and declining age of the World, conveyed into the minds of men, by the working of Miracles, through an immediate inspiration;
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in the beginning of the Christian World, God did communicate extraordinary gifts, even to mean and ordinary persons, who being inspired by the Holy Ghost did extraregularly Prophesie,
in the beginning of the Christian World, God did communicate extraordinary Gifts, even to mean and ordinary Persons, who being inspired by the Holy Ghost did extraregularly Prophesy,
And 'tis agreed by all, that there are but two ways, by which men may enter into the Office Ministeriall, by immediate Command from God, or mediate Commission from men;
And it's agreed by all, that there Are but two ways, by which men may enter into the Office Ministerial, by immediate Command from God, or mediate Commission from men;
that other Method of initiating Church-Officers, is by Divine appointment established in the Church, I mean the Imposition of hands with the prayers of the Superiour Clergy, which Form as 'tis more ordinary than the former,
that other Method of initiating Church-Officers, is by Divine appointment established in the Church, I mean the Imposition of hands with the Prayers of the Superior Clergy, which From as it's more ordinary than the former,
as being competent Judges of the qualifications of men for Spiritual Ministries? If not from them, they are Invaders and Intruders into the Offices of the Church,
as being competent Judges of the qualifications of men for Spiritual Ministries? If not from them, they Are Invaders and Intruders into the Offices of the Church,
And if the word spoken by Angels was stedfast, and every trangression received a just recompence of reward, of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall they be thought worthy, who have troden under foot the Laws of Christ,
And if the word spoken by Angels was steadfast, and every Transgression received a just recompense of reward, of how much Sorer punishment, suppose you, shall they be Thought worthy, who have trodden under foot the Laws of christ,
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From the Subjects of the Apostles Discourse, we proceed to consider the Matter predicated of, or attributed to them, which was the second Particular delivered from the Words;
From the Subject's of the Apostles Discourse, we proceed to Consider the Matter predicated of, or attributed to them, which was the second Particular Delivered from the Words;
and therefore shall be handled apart in our intended discourse upon them; the former respects the Authority and Commission of Ministers, They are the Ministers of Christ:
and Therefore shall be handled apart in our intended discourse upon them; the former respects the authority and Commission of Ministers, They Are the Ministers of christ:
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the latter their Office and employment: They are the Stewards of the Mysteries of God. First, Consider the Authority and Commission of the Persons in the Text:
the latter their Office and employment: They Are the Stewards of the Mysteres of God. First, Consider the authority and Commission of the Persons in the Text:
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the former ordained by Christ in Person, or by an immediate Command from Heaven, the latter regularly invested with same Commission by the solemn Prayers of the Church,
the former ordained by christ in Person, or by an immediate Command from Heaven, the latter regularly invested with same Commission by the solemn Prayers of the Church,
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which was the Form of Ordination exercised by the Apostles themselves, and other Persons in their Generations (as hath been already sufficiently demonstrated) the practice whereof must necessarily be a sufficient Authority to Consecrate others in the succeding ages of the Church,
which was the From of Ordination exercised by the Apostles themselves, and other Persons in their Generations (as hath been already sufficiently demonstrated) the practice whereof must necessarily be a sufficient authority to Consecrate Others in the succeeding ages of the Church,
so our blessed Lord, that absolute and supream Monarch of the Church, in imitation of his Heavenly Father, call'd to his assistance a certain number of Persons, to act the part of Ministerial Officers under him the great Diocesan, and Bishop of mens Souls;
so our blessed Lord, that absolute and supreme Monarch of the Church, in imitation of his Heavenly Father, called to his assistance a certain number of Persons, to act the part of Ministerial Officers under him the great Diocesan, and Bishop of men's Souls;
and after his departure from the world, and Ascension into Heaven, poured down the Holy Ghost upon a full Congregation of them as they were Assembled to Solemnize the worship of God, Acts 2. By whose descent they were immediately taught from God, inspired infallibly to Preach the Gospel, to confirm it by Miracles,
and After his departure from the world, and Ascension into Heaven, poured down the Holy Ghost upon a full Congregation of them as they were Assembled to Solemnize the worship of God, Acts 2. By whose descent they were immediately taught from God, inspired infallibly to Preach the Gospel, to confirm it by Miracles,
and accordingly when a compleat body of Religion was perfected, and the Scripture finished, yea, so that that extraordinary work of supernatural Revelation ceased;
and accordingly when a complete body of Religion was perfected, and the Scripture finished, yea, so that that extraordinary work of supernatural Revelation ceased;
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the Apostles in the name of Christ Ordained a degree of men to succeed them in Ordinary in that honourable Function of the Ministry, whose it is to Rule under Christ over the several Flocks, and to speak unto them the Word of God;
the Apostles in the name of christ Ordained a degree of men to succeed them in Ordinary in that honourable Function of the Ministry, whose it is to Rule under christ over the several Flocks, and to speak unto them the Word of God;
from hence the Holy Ghost describes these pers•ns by those Phrases and Expressions, which denote their relation to Christ to be like that of a Servant to a Master,
from hence the Holy Ghost describes these pers•ns by those Phrases and Expressions, which denote their Relation to christ to be like that of a Servant to a Master,
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Parallel to which are those other Appellations of NONLATINALPHABET, all which are used with reference to those immediate Officers of Christ, who were employed as Commissioners under him, andsent with Authority from him, to treat with their fellow-Creatures in the business of Religion,
Parallel to which Are those other Appellations of, all which Are used with Referente to those immediate Officers of christ, who were employed as Commissioners under him, andsent with authority from him, to Treat with their fellow-Creatures in the business of Religion,
Which is the second part of the Proposition, and respects the Office and employment of the Persons spoken of in the Text, They are the Stewards of the Mysteries of God;
Which is the second part of the Proposition, and respects the Office and employment of the Persons spoken of in the Text, They Are the Stewards of the Mysteres of God;
if we compare this Expression of the Apostle with others of the like Nature; and then consider the most genuine import and signification of them: in Col. 2.2. the Apostle professing his ardent Zeal and Sollicitude for the Church of God at Colossi, and Laodicea, inserteth this very expression into his prayer for them, that they might be united with one accord, into the the knowledge and profession of the Mysteries of God;
if we compare this Expression of the Apostle with Others of the like Nature; and then Consider the most genuine import and signification of them: in Col. 2.2. the Apostle professing his Ardent Zeal and Solicitude for the Church of God At Colossi, and Laodicea, inserteth this very expression into his prayer for them, that they might be united with one accord, into the the knowledge and profession of the Mysteres of God;
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of which he affirms in the next Verse, That all Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge are contained in them, the same he calls their Faith in Christ, Vers. 5. And receiving Christ Jesus the Lord, Vers. 6. Which Phrases can admit of no other Exposition to explicate their sence and meaning,
of which he affirms in the next Verse, That all Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge Are contained in them, the same he calls their Faith in christ, Vers. 5. And receiving christ jesus the Lord, Vers. 6. Which Phrases can admit of no other Exposition to explicate their sense and meaning,
and that these things might be perpetuated to the World, and secured from the corruptions or invasions of Enemies, it seemed good to the Holy Ghost to commit them to writing in the Sacred Records of Holy Scripture;
and that these things might be perpetuated to the World, and secured from the corruptions or invasions of Enemies, it seemed good to the Holy Ghost to commit them to writing in the Sacred Records of Holy Scripture;
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and therefore the Catalogue of Books contained therein, the sum and substance of the Christian Faith, which St. Paul saith, was made manifest and known to the Saints;
and Therefore the Catalogue of Books contained therein, the sum and substance of the Christian Faith, which Saint Paul Says, was made manifest and known to the Saints;
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And another Apostle calls it the Faith, once, or at once delivered, Jude 3. Which directly opposeth any Innovation or Introduction of Doctrines into the Gospel after its consummation by the Apostles;
And Another Apostle calls it the Faith, once, or At once Delivered, U^de 3. Which directly Opposeth any Innovation or Introduction of Doctrines into the Gospel After its consummation by the Apostles;
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which is an assertion of such Catholick verity, that all the Writers in the Church of Christ have constantly acknowledged it, till those few persons in the late Councel of Trent durst venture to reject the universal Tradition of the Church,
which is an assertion of such Catholic verity, that all the Writers in the Church of christ have constantly acknowledged it, till those few Persons in the late Council of Trent durst venture to reject the universal Tradition of the Church,
which is plainly demonstrated by the incomparable industry, and elaborate inquiry of the late Reverend Bishop of Durham, in his Scholastical History of the Canon of Holy Scripture.
which is plainly demonstrated by the incomparable industry, and elaborate inquiry of the late Reverend Bishop of Durham, in his Scholastical History of the Canon of Holy Scripture.
Which was the Judgment of Saint Jerome, concerning this matter, who was also the most strenuous Assertor of the certain and indubitate Catalogue of Holy Writers;
Which was the Judgement of Saint Jerome, Concerning this matter, who was also the most strenuous Assertor of the certain and indubitate Catalogue of Holy Writers;
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for, speaking of the Writings of Apocrypha, he saith, Legit quidem Ecclesia, sed eas inter Canonicas non recipit, and though we receive the Name and Number of Canonical Books from the Authority of humane Tradition,
for, speaking of the Writings of Apocrypha, he Says, Legit quidem Ecclesia, sed eas inter Canonicas non recipit, and though we receive the Name and Number of Canonical Books from the authority of humane Tradition,
because the Holy Ghost in the Comsummation of the Gospel, hath consign'd and Sealed it up with an Anathema, Rev. 22.18, 19. Itestifie, &c. Therefore the Church of England according to the practice of the Catholick Church in all Ages,
Because the Holy Ghost in the Comsummation of the Gospel, hath consigned and Sealed it up with an Anathema, Rev. 22.18, 19. Itestifie, etc. Therefore the Church of England according to the practice of the Catholic Church in all Ages,
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and no other Writings or Traditions, whatsoever are that depositum committed to the charge of all Ministerial Officers, whose duty it is to preserve and improve the same according to the pleasure of their Lord and Master;
and no other Writings or Traditions, whatsoever Are that depositum committed to the charge of all Ministerial Officers, whose duty it is to preserve and improve the same according to the pleasure of their Lord and Master;
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And for this reason he exhorts Timothy, to stir up the gift of God which was in him, by the putting on of his hands, to hold fast the form of sound words, which he had heard of him,
And for this reason he exhorts Timothy, to stir up the gift of God which was in him, by the putting on of his hands, to hold fast the from of found words, which he had herd of him,
and to keep by the Holy Ghost, the good thing which was committed to him, Vers. 6, 13, 14. To which agrees that description of a Minister or President in Sacred affairs delivered by that Mystical Divine, that he is the proper Interpreter of Divine Theology, and the Angel of Almighty God, being to learn from those Divinely inspired Oracles,
and to keep by the Holy Ghost, the good thing which was committed to him, Vers. 6, 13, 14. To which agrees that description of a Minister or President in Sacred affairs Delivered by that Mystical Divine, that he is the proper Interpreter of Divine Theology, and the Angel of Almighty God, being to Learn from those Divinely inspired Oracles,
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And if the Commission of those Apostolical Persons be restrained within the prescription of certain bounds, that they durst not go beyond the command of the Lord, to do either good or bad of their own mind, had power to say nothing in the name of Christ,
And if the Commission of those Apostolical Persons be restrained within the prescription of certain bounds, that they durst not go beyond the command of the Lord, to do either good or bad of their own mind, had power to say nothing in the name of christ,
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but what he communicated to them by Divine Inspiration, and none to diminish ought of what he bid them speak, (for though they enjoyed under Christ the greatest preheminence imaginable in Relious affairs;
but what he communicated to them by Divine Inspiration, and none to diminish ought of what he bid them speak, (for though they enjoyed under christ the greatest pre-eminence imaginable in Religious affairs;
to 7. And both the Evangelists and Apostles do seriously protest, that whatever they delivered to the World (as to all the main and necessary parts of Doctrine) they received it from Christ in Person,
to 7. And both the Evangelists and Apostles do seriously protest, that whatever they Delivered to the World (as to all the main and necessary parts of Doctrine) they received it from christ in Person,
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which was an irrefragable demonstration of the Spirit and Power of God, by which they spake;) 'tis highly absurd to imagine that their Successors should have greater liberty in the Church of Christ,
which was an irrefragable demonstration of the Spirit and Power of God, by which they spoke;) it's highly absurd to imagine that their Successors should have greater liberty in the Church of christ,
when every tittle of our Errand is comprized by God, rati•ed and confirmed f•om Heaven, and explicitely contained in the grand Charter of our Commission; the Records of the Gospel:
when every tittle of our Errand is comprised by God, rati•ed and confirmed f•om Heaven, and explicitly contained in the grand Charter of our Commission; the Records of the Gospel:
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for in reference to that Text, is that gloss of St. Austin. Maledictus est qui quidpiam praedicat, praeterquam, quod in Scripturis Legis and Evangelii recepimus.
for in Referente to that Text, is that gloss of Saint Austin. Maledictus est qui quidpiam praedicat, Except, quod in Scriptures Legis and Evangelii recepimus.
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And if these things be true, what just indignation may the Master of our Religion conceive against the presumption and boldness of the Church of Rome; which advanceth the Pope into His Tribunal,
And if these things be true, what just Indignation may the Master of our Religion conceive against the presumption and boldness of the Church of Room; which Advanceth the Pope into His Tribunal,
and ascribes a like power, might and dominion to him, as to the eternal Son of God! For though Christ alone can instruct us in the Laws and Ordinances of his Kingdom,
and ascribes a like power, might and dominion to him, as to the Eternal Son of God! For though christ alone can instruct us in the Laws and Ordinances of his Kingdom,
though that pretended Vicar of Christ be styled the Minister of our Lord, and in his Canons and Decrees subscribe himself; Episcopus & servus Servorum Dei;
though that pretended Vicar of christ be styled the Minister of our Lord, and in his Canonas and Decrees subscribe himself; Episcopus & servus Servorum Dei;
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and to decide all Controversies in Religion, who, according to them, is certainly infallible, when he acts as Head of the Church, whom the Holy Ghost doth continually attend in Council, lawfully Summon'd,
and to decide all Controversies in Religion, who, according to them, is Certainly infallible, when he acts as Head of the Church, whom the Holy Ghost does continually attend in Council, lawfully Summoned,
That these are indeed the Principles of the Church of Rome, and not the slanderous suggestion of Protestants, is apparently manifest, not only from the Writings of their private Doctors,
That these Are indeed the Principles of the Church of Rome, and not the slanderous suggestion of Protestants, is apparently manifest, not only from the Writings of their private Doctors,
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in which they have acted so directly opposite to the Ministers of Christ, and Stewards of the Gospel, that they have exercised Authority over Christ himself,
in which they have acted so directly opposite to the Ministers of christ, and Stewards of the Gospel, that they have exercised authority over christ himself,
Witness that Decree concerning the Canon of Scripture, in the Fourth Session of the Council of Trent, Celebrated under Paul the Third, wherein it was declared, that the Books of Apocrypha,
Witness that decree Concerning the Canon of Scripture, in the Fourth Session of the Council of Trent, Celebrated under Paul the Third, wherein it was declared, that the Books of Apocrypha,
and all their unwritten Traditions, are equally the Dictates of Gods Spirit with the most Canonical Scripture, and as necessary to confirm any Article of Faith,
and all their unwritten Traditions, Are equally the Dictates of God's Spirit with the most Canonical Scripture, and as necessary to confirm any Article of Faith,
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and therefore to be embraced with the like affection of Piety, and received with the same religious Reverence, under peril of the most dreadfull Anathema. And now I appeal to the judgment of and sober considerate man,
and Therefore to be embraced with the like affection of Piety, and received with the same religious reverence, under peril of the most dreadful Anathema. And now I appeal to the judgement of and Sobrium considerate man,
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which contains Two practical Inferences deduced from the truth of the Apostles Assertion: One respecting the men to whom these Persons are employed as Ministers and Stewards:
which contains Two practical Inferences deduced from the truth of the Apostles Assertion: One respecting the men to whom these Persons Are employed as Ministers and Stewards:
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First concerning the men to whom these Persons are employed as Ministers and Stewards; the Apostle delivers this exhortation, Let a man so account of Us;
First Concerning the men to whom these Persons Are employed as Ministers and Stewards; the Apostle delivers this exhortation, Let a man so account of Us;
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which words will easily admit of a double Exposition, and thereby present the Laity with a Twofold duty concerning their respect and carriage to the Clergy.
which words will Easily admit of a double Exposition, and thereby present the Laity with a Twofold duty Concerning their respect and carriage to the Clergy.
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It was this Ostentation in the People, and this Ambition among some of the Clergy, that occasioned those Schisms and Divisions in the Church of Corinth, when the Christian Converts in the Regions of Achaia adhered so implicitely to the Authority of those Ministers from whom they received the Faith, that they slighted and disregarded the Preaching of others;
It was this Ostentation in the People, and this Ambition among Some of the Clergy, that occasioned those Schisms and Divisions in the Church of Corinth, when the Christian Converts in the Regions of Achaia adhered so implicitly to the authority of those Ministers from whom they received the Faith, that they slighted and disregarded the Preaching of Others;
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For this reason I conceive the Apostle so sharply reproves their erroneous conceit, 1 Cor. 1. 13, 14. Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you Baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God, I Baptized none of you, that men might not glory in my name:
For this reason I conceive the Apostle so sharply reproves their erroneous conceit, 1 Cor. 1. 13, 14. Was Paul Crucified for you? Or were you Baptised in the name of Paul? I thank God, I Baptised none of you, that men might not glory in my name:
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Or else because of those gifts and excellencies, which they apprehended more eminent in one Apostle than in another, every one as his Fancy directed, admiring either Paul or Apollos, or Cephas. One extolling the powerfull plainness of Paul, whose discourse was sharp as a two-edged Sword,
Or Else Because of those Gifts and excellencies, which they apprehended more eminent in one Apostle than in Another, every one as his Fancy directed, admiring either Paul or Apollos, or Cephas. One extolling the powerful plainness of Paul, whose discourse was sharp as a two-edged Sword,
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Another applauding the fulness of Apollos, as one that could entertain their minds with an ample variety of Heavenly Rhetorick, could expatiate upon the glory of Heaven,
another applauding the fullness of Apollos, as one that could entertain their minds with an ample variety of Heavenly Rhetoric, could expatiate upon the glory of Heaven,
and glorious ostentation in their respective Ministers, he confidently tells them they were so far from being Spiritually eminent in the Church, that they were but carnal men,
and glorious ostentation in their respective Ministers, he confidently tells them they were so Far from being Spiritually eminent in the Church, that they were but carnal men,
and nothing Superior to the most imperfect Christians, 1 Cor. 3.1, 2, 3, 4. After which reprehension he subjoyns a most seasonable Admonition to instruct the Corinthians and all Christian professors, with that just measure of honour and respect, which the Ministers of Christ should be entertained withall;
and nothing Superior to the most imperfect Christians, 1 Cor. 3.1, 2, 3, 4. After which reprehension he subjoins a most seasonable Admonition to instruct the Corinthians and all Christian professors, with that just measure of honour and respect, which the Ministers of christ should be entertained withal;
which is the substance of the Apostles argument, Vers. 5, 6, 7. And is excellently illustrated by the Paraphrase of the Learned Doctor Hammond, and the Marginal Annotations of Junius and Tremelius. Yet as if the Writing of the Apostles concerned not us,
which is the substance of the Apostles argument, Vers. 5, 6, 7. And is excellently illustrated by the paraphrase of the Learned Doctor Hammond, and the Marginal Annotations of Junius and Tremelius. Yet as if the Writing of the Apostles concerned not us,
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and lay the greatest claim to an interest in him, most wickedly arrogate that glory which is due to His Majesty, to those instruments who are men of like passions and infirmities with themselves:
and lay the greatest claim to an Interest in him, most wickedly arrogate that glory which is due to His Majesty, to those Instruments who Are men of like passion and infirmities with themselves:
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and to look with reproach, contempt and scorn upon those that will not be as Schismatical in the Church and disobedient to Governours as themselves? So wretchedly do men abuse their own Consciences with the Vizor of an Hypocrital Zeal,
and to look with reproach, contempt and scorn upon those that will not be as Schismatical in the Church and disobedient to Governors as themselves? So wretchedly doe men abuse their own Consciences with the Vizor of an Hypocrital Zeal,
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and under the pretence of a singular Piety dishonour the Christian Religion, when they adhere to their Teachers more than Christ, adoring their Persons,
and under the pretence of a singular Piety dishonour the Christian Religion, when they adhere to their Teachers more than christ, adoring their Persons,
of these men the Apostles long since Prophesied, 2 Tim. 4.3, 4. After their own lusts, shall men heap to themselves Teachers, having itching Ears, who shall turn away their Ears from the Truth, and be turned unto Fables:
of these men the Apostles long since Prophesied, 2 Tim. 4.3, 4. After their own Lustiest, shall men heap to themselves Teachers, having itching Ears, who shall turn away their Ears from the Truth, and be turned unto Fables:
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I reverence Peter, yet will not I be called a Petrian: I honour Paul, yet will not I be called a Paulian: But the Assertion of Lactantius, though very severe, is undoubtedly true, Christiani esse desièrunt, qui Christi nomine amisso, humana and externa vocabula induerunt:
I Reverence Peter, yet will not I be called a Petrian: I honour Paul, yet will not I be called a Paulian: But the Assertion of Lactantius, though very severe, is undoubtedly true, Christians esse desièrunt, qui Christ nomine Lost, Humana and External vocabula induerunt:
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And indeed 'tis such a reproach to Christianity, for its Professors to assume those NONLATINALPHABET, that as the Reverend Bishop Sanderson sadly complained, Non est dignus, qui sit Christi, qui non est Unius Christi discipulus.
And indeed it's such a reproach to Christianity, for its Professors to assume those, that as the Reverend Bishop Sanderson sadly complained, Non est Dignus, qui sit Christ, qui non est Unius Christ discipulus.
But if men did seriously design the Peace of their own Consciences, or the prosperity of the Church and State in which they live, they would rejoyce exceedingly in the Name of Christians alone, would reverently observe the lawfull Constitutions of a well settled National Church,
But if men did seriously Design the Peace of their own Consciences, or the Prosperity of the Church and State in which they live, they would rejoice exceedingly in the Name of Christians alone, would reverently observe the lawful Constitutions of a well settled National Church,
I heartily wish that the Sons of the Church of England, do neither by their flattery or pusillanimity, their connivance or lukewarmness contribute any thing to these sad distractions in this Nation;
I heartily wish that the Sons of the Church of England, do neither by their flattery or pusillanimity, their connivance or lukewarmness contribute any thing to these sad distractions in this nation;
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and I humbly beg that they will most seriously declaim against, and sincerely endeavour to suppress such extravagant vanities in the Religion of their Auditors,
and I humbly beg that they will most seriously declaim against, and sincerely endeavour to suppress such extravagant vanities in the Religion of their Auditors,
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and that the People of this Kingdom would once be persuaded into this necessary piece of Christian Prudence, not to think of their Teachers more than they ought,
and that the People of this Kingdom would once be persuaded into this necessary piece of Christian Prudence, not to think of their Teachers more than they ought,
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but whatever Reverence they bear to their Persons, however fair and plausible their reasonings may seem to their weak understandings, to let none of their Stratagems deceive their Souls,
but whatever reverence they bear to their Persons, however fair and plausible their reasonings may seem to their weak understandings, to let none of their Stratagems deceive their Souls,
nor a Multitude of Words to sway their Judgments to make unjust separations in the body of Christs Church, to affront the Authority of the lawful Powers, by which under God they are protected;
nor a Multitude of Words to sway their Judgments to make unjust separations in the body of Christ Church, to affront the authority of the lawful Powers, by which under God they Are protected;
for this is the Command of him, who is the only Potentate, and Lord over Heaven and Earth, Mat. 23.6, 7, 9. Though your Patriots love the uppermost Rooms at Feasts,
for this is the Command of him, who is the only Potentate, and Lord over Heaven and Earth, Mathew 23.6, 7, 9. Though your Patriots love the uppermost Rooms At Feasts,
2. The Exhortation of the Apostles admits of this Exposition, that men account so worthily of these Persons, As the Ministers of Christ, and Stewards of God;
2. The Exhortation of the Apostles admits of this Exposition, that men account so worthily of these Persons, As the Ministers of christ, and Stewards of God;
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as those denominations, are applied to Ministers which denote their servitude and subjection to Christ, so the same and other Titles of honour are attributed to them;
as those denominations, Are applied to Ministers which denote their servitude and subjection to christ, so the same and other Titles of honour Are attributed to them;
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<1^PAGE^MISSING> in his Name several Offices in the Church, which he in Person performed when he was conversant with it, thereof they are called by the Holy Ghost, NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Tim. 5.17. NONLATINALPHABET, Heb. 13.17. NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Cor. 12.28.
<1^PAGE^MISSING> in his Name several Offices in the Church, which he in Person performed when he was conversant with it, thereof they Are called by the Holy Ghost,, 1 Tim. 5.17., Hebrew 13.17., 1 Cor. 12.28.
Of like signification is that honourable Appellation of NONLATINALPHABET, which respects the eminent Dignity of the Ministerial Officers, who are employed by the Prince of Heaven,
Of like signification is that honourable Appellation of, which respects the eminent Dignity of the Ministerial Officers, who Are employed by the Prince of Heaven,
and for this St. Paul commends his beloved Corinthians, because of their kindness and obedience to Titus, that out of respect to his Spiritual Function, with fear and trembling they had received him, 2 Cor. 7.15.
and for this Saint Paul commends his Beloved Corinthians, Because of their kindness and Obedience to Titus, that out of respect to his Spiritual Function, with Fear and trembling they had received him, 2 Cor. 7.15.
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and from hence St. Ignatius Exhorting the Church of Smyrna, to Unity and Order, presents them with that repect, which is due to the Officers of the Church, as a proper expedient thereto.
and from hence Saint Ignatius Exhorting the Church of Smyrna, to Unity and Order, presents them with that respect, which is due to the Officers of the Church, as a proper expedient thereto.
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and consequently many imperfections through the degeneracy of humane Nature are in us unavoidable, and perhaps there may be some in sacred Orders very disorderly in their lives and profane in their Manners;
and consequently many imperfections through the degeneracy of humane Nature Are in us unavoidable, and perhaps there may be Some in sacred Order very disorderly in their lives and profane in their Manners;
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such as should adorn the soundness of their Doctrines by the holiness of their Conversations, but bring it into contempt and derision by their unholy and vitious course;
such as should adorn the soundness of their Doctrines by the holiness of their Conversations, but bring it into contempt and derision by their unholy and vicious course;
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yet so long as their Doctrines are sound and Orthodox, and till they are suspended from their Office by lawfull Authority, (which is heartily to be wisht) they stand in Christs stead, who hath extended his Precept concerning this very purpose to the vilest of men, that People should follow the good Doctrine of their Teachers, not the evil example of their Lives and Actions, Mat. 23.2, 3. So that though the Person for his immoralities deserve to be degraded into the lowest Rank of Christians, according to the Twenty Fifth of the Apostles Canons,
yet so long as their Doctrines Are found and Orthodox, and till they Are suspended from their Office by lawful authority, (which is heartily to be wished) they stand in Christ stead, who hath extended his Precept Concerning this very purpose to the Vilest of men, that People should follow the good Doctrine of their Teachers, not the evil Exampl of their Lives and Actions, Mathew 23.2, 3. So that though the Person for his immoralities deserve to be degraded into the lowest Rank of Christians, according to the Twenty Fifth of the Apostles Canonas,
But I may return from this digression, and take up a just reprehension against an impudent Generation of Men, who are not afraid to abuse the Messengers of Christ,
But I may return from this digression, and take up a just reprehension against an impudent Generation of Men, who Are not afraid to abuse the Messengers of christ,
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for the labourer is worthy of his reward: And an Ordinance of Christ himself, 1 Cor. 9.14. That they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
for the labourer is worthy of his reward: And an Ordinance of christ himself, 1 Cor. 9.14. That they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
and are inraged at his reprehensions, though ushered with meekness, wisdom, and gravity; whose affections are so corrupt, and their Spirits so haughty, that they become his enemies,
and Are enraged At his reprehensions, though ushered with meekness, Wisdom, and gravity; whose affections Are so corrupt, and their Spirits so haughty, that they become his enemies,
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because he tells them the Truth, and if the Power of their hand were equal to the Passion of their hearts, would Parallel the Oppression of Ahab, the Impiety of Jehoiakim, or the Cruelty of Herod; Et alia insunt stolida & vana, vel si molliùs acciperes miseranda,
Because he tells them the Truth, and if the Power of their hand were equal to the Passion of their hearts, would Parallel the Oppression of Ahab, the Impiety of Jehoiakim, or the Cruelty of Herod; Et Alias insunt stolida & Vana, vel si molliùs acciperes miseranda,
we are made a Spectacle unto the World, to Angels, and to men, we are fools for Christs sake, being despised and reviled, I speak not these things to shame our enemies,
we Are made a Spectacle unto the World, to Angels, and to men, we Are Fools for Christ sake, being despised and reviled, I speak not these things to shame our enemies,
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when they contemn and dishonour us his immediate Servants; which yet our Lord hath expresly signified, Luk. 10.16. He that despiseth you, despiseth me, and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me.
when they contemn and dishonour us his immediate Servants; which yet our Lord hath expressly signified, Luk. 10.16. He that despises you, despises me, and he that despises me, despises him that sent me.
But that we may be perswaded better things of the People in our several charges, may this Petition be inserted into our daily Litany, that they will cheerfully ascend to the House of God, to recieve instruction;
But that we may be persuaded better things of the People in our several charges, may this Petition be inserted into our daily Litany, that they will cheerfully ascend to the House of God, to receive instruction;
will attend with reverence and devotion to our Words of Exhortation, will impartially examine and seriously consider the rational importance of our Doctrines and Admonitions,
will attend with Reverence and devotion to our Words of Exhortation, will impartially examine and seriously Consider the rational importance of our Doctrines and Admonitions,
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But whether Men will hear, or whether they will forbear, let us remember the Vocation, whereto we are called, that arming our selves with the resolution of St. Paul, That ther Bonds nor afflictions shall move us:
But whither Men will hear, or whither they will forbear, let us Remember the Vocation, whereto we Are called, that arming our selves with the resolution of Saint Paul, That their Bonds nor afflictions shall move us:
and the Ministry we have received of the Lord Jesus, We may attain the Christian simplicity and courage of that blessed Apostle, And approve our selves the faithful Ministers of Christ,
and the Ministry we have received of the Lord jesus, We may attain the Christian simplicity and courage of that blessed Apostle, And approve our selves the faithful Ministers of christ,
Which is the Second Inference delivered in the Text, and respects the Persons, who are the Ministers and Stewards of the Gospel, that they be faithfull in discharge of their Office commited to them:
Which is the Second Inference Delivered in the Text, and respects the Persons, who Are the Ministers and Stewards of the Gospel, that they be faithful in discharge of their Office committed to them:
How can they discharge the Office of Teachers, that have need to be taught the first Principles of the Oracles of God? Or how can those Persons instruct their People in the Mysteries of Religion, that are Novices in the Faith of Christ,
How can they discharge the Office of Teachers, that have need to be taught the First Principles of the Oracles of God? Or how can those Persons instruct their People in the Mysteres of Religion, that Are novices in the Faith of christ,
and know not those Canons by which the House of God is to be ruled? and how shall they then take care of the Church to preserve it pure and undefiled,
and know not those Canonas by which the House of God is to be ruled? and how shall they then take care of the Church to preserve it pure and undefiled,
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So necessary 'tis that the Ministers of Religion be themselves sufficiently instructed, that they may communicate to others in all Spiritual knowledge:
So necessary it's that the Ministers of Religion be themselves sufficiently instructed, that they may communicate to Others in all Spiritual knowledge:
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And as the Lacedaemonians called the Governours of their City, NONLATINALPHABET, because they framed the dispositions, and fashioned the manners of their Subjects according to the Laws of their repective Communities;
And as the Lacedaemonians called the Governors of their city,, Because they framed the dispositions, and fashioned the manners of their Subject's according to the Laws of their repective Communities;
as Seers, Prophets, Overseers and Stewards, that from the signification of their Name, they may be put in remembrance of their duty, that the Preists lips should preserve knowledge,
as Seers, prophets, Overseers and Stewards, that from the signification of their Name, they may be put in remembrance of their duty, that the Priests lips should preserve knowledge,
and for whole service it should be employed, the substance of which is, that the whole will of God concerning mans Salvation be faithfully delivered and explain'd,
and for Whole service it should be employed, the substance of which is, that the Whole will of God Concerning men Salvation be faithfully Delivered and explained,
the particular Offices, wherein this general duty is to be performed are briefly comprehended in those short instructions recommended to the Ministers of Christ in their Ordinations;
the particular Offices, wherein this general duty is to be performed Are briefly comprehended in those short instructions recommended to the Ministers of christ in their Ordinations;
that as opportunity serves, and necessity requireth, they Administer those Sacred Rites in the Church of God, by Baptizing such as are duly disposed for that Solemn Ordinance and distributing the Holy Communion to those pious and humble Souls that are Religiously disposed to celebrate the honour of God in that Sacred Institution;
that as opportunity serves, and necessity requires, they Administer those Sacred Rites in the Church of God, by Baptizing such as Are duly disposed for that Solemn Ordinance and distributing the Holy Communion to those pious and humble Souls that Are Religiously disposed to celebrate the honour of God in that Sacred Institution;
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are put, who are Commanded to Solemnize the worship of God is publick, either as Priests to wait at the Altar of Lord, to intercede with his Majesty in the behalf of the People,
Are put, who Are Commanded to Solemnize the worship of God is public, either as Priests to wait At the Altar of Lord, to intercede with his Majesty in the behalf of the People,
this St. Paul gave in charge to Timothy, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2. And for this reason that great Apostle so frequently inserts his Petitions in his Epistles to his beloved Converts, protesting that he should sin against God,
this Saint Paul gave in charge to Timothy, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2. And for this reason that great Apostle so frequently inserts his Petitions in his Epistles to his Beloved Converts, protesting that he should sin against God,
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and upon this accout those publick Offices were composed in the Primitive Church, and Hours of Prayer appointed that the Priests might almost continually be praying for the People;
and upon this account those public Offices were composed in the Primitive Church, and Hours of Prayer appointed that the Priests might almost continually be praying for the People;
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according to which practice 'tis commanded by our Church, that the Ministers of Religion offer up a Morning and Evening Sacrifice to the Throne of Grace, in the publick Service and Liturgy of our Church, which in all Cathedral Churches,
according to which practice it's commanded by our Church, that the Ministers of Religion offer up a Morning and Evening Sacrifice to the Throne of Grace, in the public Service and Liturgy of our Church, which in all Cathedral Churches,
or as Ambassadors to treat with the People in the business of Religion, and reveal the Will of their Maker to them, faithfully explaining the Gospel in its true and prosper sence,
or as ambassadors to Treat with the People in the business of Religion, and reveal the Will of their Maker to them, faithfully explaining the Gospel in its true and prosper sense,
and framing their discourses according to the qualities and capacities of their Auditors, that their understandings may be well informed in the Principles of Religion,
and framing their discourses according to the qualities and capacities of their Auditors, that their understandings may be well informed in the Principles of Religion,
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to warn sinners of the evil of their ways, and to Preach up the duties of a Practical Religion, to present them with the most convincing Reasons and powerfull Exhortations to a good Life,
to warn Sinners of the evil of their ways, and to Preach up the duties of a Practical Religion, to present them with the most convincing Reasons and powerful Exhortations to a good Life,
Hitherto may be referred that necessary Office of Catechizing the Christian youth by some short and familiar Questions concerning the Essential parts of Religion, which if duly performed by the Ministers of Religion, would in a great measure prevent that infidelity and profaneness,
Hitherto may be referred that necessary Office of Catechizing the Christian youth by Some short and familiar Questions Concerning the Essential parts of Religion, which if duly performed by the Ministers of Religion, would in a great measure prevent that infidelity and profaneness,
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For this purpose, that admirable Compendium of the Christian Religion, the Catechism of our Church is commanded to be learned by every Baptized Person,
For this purpose, that admirable Compendium of the Christian Religion, the Catechism of our Church is commanded to be learned by every Baptised Person,
which is certainly the duty of those men, to whom the word of God is committed, that they may be able by sound Doctrine to convince and reclaim the gainsayer, Tit. 1.5, 9. For 'tis absurd to conceive, that the care and vigilance of Ministers whose employment is to watch over Souls,
which is Certainly the duty of those men, to whom the word of God is committed, that they may be able by found Doctrine to convince and reclaim the gainsayer, Tit. 1.5, 9. For it's absurd to conceive, that the care and vigilance of Ministers whose employment is to watch over Souls,
and to endeavour their Salvation, may without affront to their Lord and Master be inferiour to the pains and solicitude of those Seducers, whose business is to tempt and intice men to sin,
and to endeavour their Salvation, may without affront to their Lord and Master be inferior to the pains and solicitude of those Seducers, whose business is to tempt and entice men to since,
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So that 'tis undoubtedly their Office by Private instruction and admonition as well as by Publick, to contend earnestly for the Faith of Christ, against the clamorous and impertinent cavils of malicious Spirits and false Apostels;
So that it's undoubtedly their Office by Private instruction and admonition as well as by Public, to contend earnestly for the Faith of christ, against the clamorous and impertinent cavils of malicious Spirits and false Apostles;
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to study the preservation of the Truth in the hearts of those unhappy Persons that are assaulted by them, that they neither embrace the Errors of those men,
to study the preservation of the Truth in the hearts of those unhappy Persons that Are assaulted by them, that they neither embrace the Errors of those men,
and warned them of false Teachers, that they faithfully watch against their Invasions, least they draw away Disciples after them, Acts. 20.28, 29, 30, 31. Add to all this, the gross Ignorance of many, which cryes aloud for Personal instruction;
and warned them of false Teachers, that they faithfully watch against their Invasions, lest they draw away Disciples After them, Acts. 20.28, 29, 30, 31. Add to all this, the gross Ignorance of many, which cries aloud for Personal instruction;
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and always the Visitation of the Sick is incumbent on them, who according to thier various conditions require the most affectionate Exhortations and convincing Arguments to confirm their Patience, to increase their Faith, to quicken thier Hope, to compleat their Repentance, and to perfect their Charity:
and always the Visitation of the Sick is incumbent on them, who according to their various conditions require the most affectionate Exhortations and convincing Arguments to confirm their Patience, to increase their Faith, to quicken their Hope, to complete their Repentance, and to perfect their Charity:
All which particulars are briefly recommended to the Care and endeavour of Polycarp Bishop of Smyrna, by Ignatius Bishop of Antioch, and comprehended in the Epistle of Polycarp to the Presbyters of Philippi, as their necessary and indispensable Offices:
All which particulars Are briefly recommended to the Care and endeavour of Polycarp Bishop of Smyrna, by Ignatius Bishop of Antioch, and comprehended in the Epistle of Polycarp to the Presbyters of Philippi, as their necessary and indispensable Offices:
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These are the several parts of the Ministers Office, and are therefore necessary to be known by the Stewards of God, that by these Spiritual Ministries, they may faithfully discarge their duty in the Family and Houshold of Christ.
These Are the several parts of the Ministers Office, and Are Therefore necessary to be known by the Stewards of God, that by these Spiritual Ministries, they may faithfully discarge their duty in the Family and Household of christ.
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And so I proceed to the Second branch of the Apostles Exhortation to the Ministers of Christ, viz. A good Conscience in the discharge and performance of their Office.
And so I proceed to the Second branch of the Apostles Exhortation to the Ministers of christ, viz. A good Conscience in the discharge and performance of their Office.
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if any or all of these have any weight and importance in them, they lay the strictest Obligation upon us, to engage our faithfulness in the work of the Ministry.
if any or all of these have any weight and importance in them, they lay the Strictest Obligation upon us, to engage our faithfulness in the work of the Ministry.
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For in our Ordination we received Authority to preach the Gospel, and explain the Scriptures, to Administer the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies belonging to the Church;
For in our Ordination we received authority to preach the Gospel, and explain the Scriptures, to Administer the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies belonging to the Church;
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and if the Gospel of our blessed Saviour be of Divine Authority, what variety of Precepts are then delivered by God himself? There being neither an Evangelist,
and if the Gospel of our blessed Saviour be of Divine authority, what variety of Precepts Are then Delivered by God himself? There being neither an Evangelist,
the Salvation of our People lyes at Stake, and our own everlasting Doom most certainly depends upon the faithful Discharge or wretched Neglect of our Office and Employment.
the Salvation of our People lies At Stake, and our own everlasting Doom most Certainly depends upon the faithful Discharge or wretched Neglect of our Office and Employment.
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I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ who shall judge the quick and the dead, at his appearing and his Kingdom, that thou observe these things, 1 Tim. 5.21. 2 Tim. 4.1.
I charge thee before God, and the Lord jesus christ who shall judge the quick and the dead, At his appearing and his Kingdom, that thou observe these things, 1 Tim. 5.21. 2 Tim. 4.1.
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I mean if our Consciences be loose and treacherous in ordering our own lives, we shall discover but little Conscience in prescribing Rules and Directions to others;
I mean if our Consciences be lose and treacherous in ordering our own lives, we shall discover but little Conscience in prescribing Rules and Directions to Others;
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or if we do employ our knowledge and our strength to explain the Mysteries of Salvation to the Souls committed to our charge, we cannot challenge a Blessing from God upon our endeavours,
or if we do employ our knowledge and our strength to explain the Mysteres of Salvation to the Souls committed to our charge, we cannot challenge a Blessing from God upon our endeavours,
And the Apostle assures us that such men are inexcusable before God, and that his Sacred Name is blasphemed by them, Rom. 2.1, 17 --- 24. And as our People may justly upbraid the Indecency and absurdity of our Lives,
And the Apostle assures us that such men Are inexcusable before God, and that his Sacred Name is blasphemed by them, Rom. 2.1, 17 --- 24. And as our People may justly upbraid the Indecency and absurdity of our Lives,
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when our Actions confront our Doctrines, and our Manners give our Preaching the Lye, as St. Jerome hath observed, Perdit Authoritatem docendi, cujus Sermo opere destruitur;
when our Actions confront our Doctrines, and our Manners give our Preaching the Lie, as Saint Jerome hath observed, Perdit Authoritatem docendi, cujus Sermon Opere destruitur;
and a Religious deportment in the whole course and frame of our actions, correspondent to them? That every Article of the Christian Faith, of whose truth we labour to persuade our People, be influential upon our Practices in such proportion, that if there come in one that believeth not,
and a Religious deportment in the Whole course and frame of our actions, correspondent to them? That every Article of the Christian Faith, of whose truth we labour to persuade our People, be influential upon our Practices in such proportion, that if there come in one that Believeth not,
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and exhort them to practice, may be delineated so fairly in our Lives and Conversations, that others seeing our good works may glorifie our Father which is in Heaven.
and exhort them to practice, may be delineated so fairly in our Lives and Conversations, that Others seeing our good works may Glorify our Father which is in Heaven.
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Your selves, Brethren, know our entrance unto you, and ye are Witnesses, and God also, how justly, and holily, and unblameably, we behaved our selves among you:
Your selves, Brothers, know our Entrance unto you, and you Are Witnesses, and God also, how justly, and holily, and unblamably, we behaved our selves among you:
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and believe without these things our Auditors shall perish Eternally? Do we intreat, exhort and beseech them as it were for their Lives and Salvation? Or do we count our Office a burden,
and believe without these things our Auditors shall perish Eternally? Do we entreat, exhort and beseech them as it were for their Lives and Salvation? Or do we count our Office a burden,
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And I heartily wish that every Minister in this Assembly after the strictest Examination will be found to have approved himself a faithfull and wise Steward in the House of God;
And I heartily wish that every Minister in this Assembly After the Strictest Examination will be found to have approved himself a faithful and wise Steward in the House of God;
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And use the most prevalent Rhetorick to set forth Vertue to the life, to represent it with our utmost skill in the most amiable and lovely attire, that men may be drawn as with Cords of love to Court and embrace her;
And use the most prevalent Rhetoric to Set forth Virtue to the life, to represent it with our utmost skill in the most amiable and lovely attire, that men may be drawn as with Cords of love to Court and embrace her;
For he shall say unto him, Well done thou good and faithfull Servant, thou hast been faithfull over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things;
For he shall say unto him, Well done thou good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things;
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Synodus Libros Scriptos, & sine sc. traditiones, tanquam velore tenus a Christo, vel a Spiritu Sancto dictatas pari Pietatis affectu ac reverentiâ suscipit ac veneratur. Si quis autem sciens & prudens contempscrit, Anathema sit.
Synod Libros Scriptos, & sine sc. Traditions, tanquam velore tenus a Christ, vel a Spiritu Sancto dictatas Pair Pietatis affectu ac reverentiâ suscipit ac veneratur. Si quis autem sciens & Prudens contempscrit, Anathema fit.
