A sermon preached at the consecration of the Honourable Dr. Henry Compton, Lord Bishop of Oxford, in Lambeth-Chappel, on Sunday, December 6, 1674 by William Jane ...
ACTS 20.28. Take heed therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
ACTS 20.28. Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
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WE read in the 17th vers. of this chap. that St. Paul sent from Miletas to Ephesus, and called NONLATINALPHABET the Elders or Presbyters of the Church.
WE read in the 17th vers. of this chap. that Saint Paul sent from Miletas to Ephesus, and called the Elders or Presbyters of the Church.
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This seeming confusion of Names in this and other places of Scripture, indiscriminately applied to the Pastors and Officers of the Church, was the pretence of Aerius, though Pride and Ambition were the reason to inferr a like communion in the dignity of Bishop,
This seeming confusion of Names in this and other places of Scripture, indiscriminately applied to the Pastors and Officers of the Church, was the pretence of Aerius, though Pride and Ambition were the reason to infer a like communion in the dignity of Bishop,
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and to cashier that form of Government which ad been received universally in the Church, from the Apostles days unto their own, upon a pretence, that Antichrist begun betimes;
and to cashier that from of Government which and been received universally in the Church, from the Apostles days unto their own, upon a pretence, that Antichrist begun betimes;
yet neither is it so slight and despicable, but that it has exercised the greatest Wits in all Ages (even those, in which it cannot be pretended that Truth was twisted with design) in endeavouring a probable solution of it.
yet neither is it so slight and despicable, but that it has exercised the greatest Wits in all Ages (even those, in which it cannot be pretended that Truth was twisted with Design) in endeavouring a probable solution of it.
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For, to omit the interpretation of some, that, such as were Presbyters, when St. Paul sent for them, he here consecrates Bishops, by telling them, that the Holy Ghost had made them so, (as being a groundless and arbitrary conjecture,) if we consult those Opinions which carry the greatest vogue and reputation in the World, we shall scarce find one, in which two have consented,
For, to omit the Interpretation of Some, that, such as were Presbyters, when Saint Paul sent for them, he Here consecrates Bishops, by telling them, that the Holy Ghost had made them so, (as being a groundless and arbitrary conjecture,) if we consult those Opinions which carry the greatest vogue and reputation in the World, we shall scarce find one, in which two have consented,
The immediate question, wherein our Authors are divided, is, Whether Bishop, and Presbyter were two distinct Orders at the time of the writing the Books of the New Testament,
The immediate question, wherein our Authors Are divided, is, Whither Bishop, and Presbyter were two distinct Order At the time of the writing the Books of the New Testament,
or in a small space of time after, the one were superadded to the other? Those who defend the latter, are further subdivided as far as the subject will admit.
or in a small Molle of time After, the one were superadded to the other? Those who defend the latter, Are further subdivided as Far as the Subject will admit.
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For we are told on the one hand, that the names of Bishop and Presbyter were once promiscuously given to the inferiour Order of the Clergy, which were afterwards used with distinction,
For we Are told on the one hand, that the names of Bishop and Presbyter were once promiscuously given to the inferior Order of the Clergy, which were afterwards used with distinction,
when, for the future preventing of Schism, Episcopacy was introduced upon it•, which seems to be the Judgment of St. Hierome. And with greater probability on the other, that they were indifferent appellations of the higher Order of Church Officers, to whom the name of Bishop became then appropriate,
when, for the future preventing of Schism, Episcopacy was introduced upon it•, which seems to be the Judgement of Saint Jerome. And with greater probability on the other, that they were indifferent appellations of the higher Order of Church Officers, to whom the name of Bishop became then Appropriate,
when upon the increase of their charge, by the multitude of their Proselites, inferiour Presbyters were universally admitted, in some measure to ease them of the burthen.
when upon the increase of their charge, by the multitude of their Proselytes, inferior Presbyters were universally admitted, in Some measure to ease them of the burden.
An opinion with infinite accuracy and variety of learning first cleared and defended by the Reverend Dr. Hammond. They who have pitcht upon the defence of the former part of the main Question, That both Orders were Coaeval,
an opinion with infinite accuracy and variety of learning First cleared and defended by the Reverend Dr. Hammond. They who have pitched upon the defence of the former part of the main Question, That both Order were Coaeval,
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St. Chrysostom on the contrary, thinks it no inconvenience at all, that the distinction of Offices should remain inviolate, notwithstanding the confusion of names:
Saint Chrysostom on the contrary, thinks it no inconvenience At all, that the distinction of Offices should remain inviolate, notwithstanding the confusion of names:
Whereas a third Opinion sufficiently distinguished from the other two, asserts, that Bishop and Presbyter were common denominations of the second Order of Priest-hood;
Whereas a third Opinion sufficiently distinguished from the other two, asserts, that Bishop and Presbyter were Common denominations of the second Order of Priesthood;
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No the Cause of God, or of his Church, but of a noted Heretick, infamous upon the records of Epithanius, St. Austin, Philastrius, and other Fathers of the Church,
No the Cause of God, or of his Church, but of a noted Heretic, infamous upon the records of Epithanius, Saint Austin, Philastrius, and other Father's of the Church,
He who was notorious in his own time, for the great disturber of the word, is now set up by our pretended Disciplinarians for the great Champion of Truth.
He who was notorious in his own time, for the great disturber of the word, is now Set up by our pretended Disciplinarians for the great Champion of Truth.
Nor do they so much help themselves, by saying, that Arrianism was Aerius his Heresie, (and indeed Epiphanius calls him an Arrian altogether,) as give us occasion further to observe the secret,
Nor do they so much help themselves, by saying, that Arianism was Aerius his Heresy, (and indeed Epiphanius calls him an Arrian altogether,) as give us occasion further to observe the secret,
before they chose, rather than part with a Creature of their own interest and fancy, to quit the advantages of those pregnant authorities against the Socinians, incomparably clearer than all the Fathers of the Church put together, for the first 300 years.
before they chosen, rather than part with a Creature of their own Interest and fancy, to quit the advantages of those pregnant authorities against the socinians, incomparably clearer than all the Father's of the Church put together, for the First 300 Years.
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But methinks this one reflection, how much Socinianism, which is but Arrianism improved, has thriven and prospered, under the influence of the Presbytery in our neighbour Nation,
But methinks this one reflection, how much Socinianism, which is but Arianism improved, has thriven and prospered, under the influence of the Presbytery in our neighbour nation,
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and (as 'tis greatly to be suspected) in our own, might prove a motive sufficient to our dissenting Brethren to consider, that Heresie and Schism go usually together,
and (as it's greatly to be suspected) in our own, might prove a motive sufficient to our dissenting Brothers to Consider, that Heresy and Schism go usually together,
Which observation, if any man think to elude from the authorities of Ignatius, Irenaeus, Origen, St. Ambrose, or St. Austin, I desire him only to read the learned Spalatensis his Examen of their Testimonies, to make him for ever ashamed of obtruding them any more.
Which observation, if any man think to elude from the authorities of Ignatius, Irnaeus, Origen, Saint Ambrose, or Saint Austin, I desire him only to read the learned Spalatensis his Examen of their Testimonies, to make him for ever ashamed of obtruding them any more.
Nay so evident is this in the ancient Records of the Church, that the Reverend Bishop Bilson, out of Eusebius, Hegesippas, Socrates, St. Jerome, Epiphanius, and others;
Nay so evident is this in the ancient Records of the Church, that the Reverend Bishop Bilson, out of Eusebius, Hegesippas, Socrates, Saint Jerome, Epiphanius, and Others;
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has given us as exact a Catalogue of the succession of Bishops from the Apostles, in the four Apostolical Sees, till the first Council of Nice, as ever the Roman Archives could at any time give of their Consuls,
has given us as exact a Catalogue of the succession of Bishops from the Apostles, in the four Apostolical Sees, till the First Council of Nicaenae, as ever the Roman Archives could At any time give of their Consuls,
From which consideration, we have ground for an answer to a twofold pretence of the Advocates of Presbytery, the one in taking from us the Testimony of Ignatius, the other, in urging against us the Authority of St. Jerome.
From which consideration, we have ground for an answer to a twofold pretence of the Advocates of Presbytery, the one in taking from us the Testimony of Ignatius, the other, in urging against us the authority of Saint Jerome.
As for the first of these, it is Monsieur Dailles 's principal argument from the Phrase, that that blessed Martyr always makes a distinction in the names of Bishop and Presbyter, which the Apostolical writings do so confessedly confound with one another:
As for the First of these, it is Monsieur Dailles is principal argument from the Phrase, that that blessed Martyr always makes a distinction in the names of Bishop and Presbyter, which the Apostolical writings do so confessedly confound with one Another:
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and at length by the Apostles, distinguished into two, though after the writing of their Epistles, will rationally presume that the distinction of names took its date from the distinction of the things, which Salmasius himself has owned against Petavius; and that the ceasing to use the words promiscuously, can never take off from our Author the credit of an Apostolical writer, notwithstanding the pretended inconformity thereof to the writings of the Apostles themselves.
and At length by the Apostles, distinguished into two, though After the writing of their Epistles, will rationally presume that the distinction of names took its date from the distinction of the things, which salmasius himself has owned against Petavius; and that the ceasing to use the words promiscuously, can never take off from our Author the credit of an Apostolical writer, notwithstanding the pretended inconformity thereof to the writings of the Apostles themselves.
For though two different things may sometimes indifferently pass under the same names, when either they are used to express some notion or character, that holds in common to them both,
For though two different things may sometime indifferently pass under the same names, when either they Are used to express Some notion or character, that holds in Common to them both,
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yet when in the same proposition they are both to be represented in their proper and distinct Idea, according to all the laws of speaking or writing, they will necessarily require distinct and proper appellations.
yet when in the same proposition they Are both to be represented in their proper and distinct Idea, according to all the laws of speaking or writing, they will necessarily require distinct and proper appellations.
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and to make a difference without a distinction? How incongruous to common sense, to specify three distinct Ecclesiastical Orders, under the names of Presbyters, Presbyters and Deacons? and in inforcing the subjection of the one to the other, bid Presbyters be subject to Presbyters? So that upon the whole, the great quarrel of our adversaries against Ignatius is this, that his language is not like their opinion, irrational and absurd.
and to make a difference without a distinction? How incongruous to Common sense, to specify three distinct Ecclesiastical Order, under the names of Presbyters, Presbyters and Deacons? and in enforcing the subjection of the one to the other, bid Presbyters be Subject to Presbyters? So that upon the Whole, the great quarrel of our Adversaries against Ignatius is this, that his language is not like their opinion, irrational and absurd.
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As to their second refuge, to wit, the authority of St. Jerome, I shall not interpose dogmatically in a Controversy, in which the most able School-men,
As to their second refuge, to wit, the Authority of Saint Jerome, I shall not interpose dogmatically in a Controversy, in which the most able Schoolmen,
It is the confident asseveration of Medina, that St. Jerome, and other of the Fathers, agreed in the Heresie of Aerius, but that the Church prudently tolerated that in the one, which for different reasons it condemned in the other.
It is the confident asseveration of Medina, that Saint Jerome, and other of the Father's, agreed in the Heresy of Aerius, but that the Church prudently tolerated that in the one, which for different Reasons it condemned in the other.
How the Church then continued the pillar and ground of truth, while She forsted Hereticks in her Bosom? And how we can produce the Catholick Fathers as testifiers to the Christian Doctrin, who in any one point of it symbolized with Hereticks, deserted the sense of the Church,
How the Church then continued the pillar and ground of truth, while She forsted Heretics in her Bosom? And how we can produce the Catholic Father's as testifiers to the Christian Doctrine, who in any one point of it symbolized with Heretics, deserted the sense of the Church,
and turned aside to the Flocks of the Companions? And surely, though St. Jerome might differ from others as a private Divine in some Interpretations of Scripture;
and turned aside to the Flocks of the Sodales? And surely, though Saint Jerome might differ from Others as a private Divine in Some Interpretations of Scripture;
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And therefore, though I do not agree in his particular opinion, as holding Church Government settled by our Savour himself, in a clear and manifest subordination;
And Therefore, though I do not agree in his particular opinion, as holding Church Government settled by our Savour himself, in a clear and manifest subordination;
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'Tis he who informs us, on the 23 of St. Matthew, of the Apostles practice of ordaining Bishops and Presbyters in the several Provinces, where they Preach'd the Gospel.
It's he who informs us, on the 23 of Saint Matthew, of the Apostles practice of ordaining Bishops and Presbyters in the several Provinces, where they Preached the Gospel.
as Mark of Alexandria, Linus, Cletus, and Clemens of Rome, James of Hierusalem, Ignatius of Antioch, and Policarp of Smyrna. And though his opinion were, that Bishops were postnate to Presbyters,
as Mark of Alexandria, Linus, Cletus, and Clemens of Room, James of Jerusalem, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna. And though his opinion were, that Bishops were postnate to Presbyters,
as indeed it did with those of all Christendom besides, till at last mens interest led them on as to urge Presbytery from St. Jerome, so to quote St. Paul for Rebellion.
as indeed it did with those of all Christendom beside, till At last men's Interest led them on as to urge Presbytery from Saint Jerome, so to quote Saint Paul for Rebellion.
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And therefore generally in the Acts of the Apostles, while Jerusalem and Christendom were in a manner of the same extent, the word Presbyter, which in particular Churches was still a title of Honour, had hear a more ample, and undetermined signification.
And Therefore generally in the Acts of the Apostles, while Jerusalem and Christendom were in a manner of the same extent, the word Presbyter, which in particular Churches was still a title of Honour, had hear a more ample, and undetermined signification.
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But if any of our adversaries take advantage from this concession, I desire him only to consider, that the Apostles are oftner called by the name of Deacons, than the chief Governours of the Church, by the name of Presbyters. As Deacons of God and of Christ, 1 Thess. 3.2. Deacons of the New Testament, 2 Cor. 3.6. Deacons of the Gospel, Ephes. 3.7. Deacons of righteousness, 2 Cor. 11.15. Deacons of the Church, Col. 1.25.
But if any of our Adversaries take advantage from this concession, I desire him only to Consider, that the Apostles Are oftener called by the name of Deacons, than the chief Governors of the Church, by the name of Presbyters. As Deacons of God and of christ, 1 Thess 3.2. Deacons of the New Testament, 2 Cor. 3.6. Deacons of the Gospel, Ephesians 3.7. Deacons of righteousness, 2 Cor. 11.15. Deacons of the Church, Col. 1.25.
I confess that our Translation in these, and other parallel places, always read Ministers in stead of Deacons, (as is observed in thirty places in the vulgar Latin of St. Jerome, ) yet it is the very same word, which is rendred Deacons in the Epistles of Timothy and Titus. Which containing Apostolical Directions for the management of Particular Churches, ( de statu Ecclesiastia compositae, as Tertullian speaks) distinguish Church Orders by their Names,
I confess that our translation in these, and other parallel places, always read Ministers in stead of Deacons, (as is observed in thirty places in the Vulgar Latin of Saint Jerome,) yet it is the very same word, which is rendered Deacons in the Epistles of Timothy and Titus. Which containing Apostolical Directions for the management of Particular Churches, (de Statu Ecclesiastia compositae, as Tertullian speaks) distinguish Church Order by their Names,
And therefore, thought in respect of the Universal Church, the principal Rulers are sometimes stiled NONLATINALPHABET, to signify their Superiority over the Brethren;
And Therefore, Thought in respect of the Universal Church, the principal Rulers Are sometime styled, to signify their Superiority over the Brothers;
sometimes NONLATINALPHABET, to denote their immediate Ministration, and attendance upon Christ, the great Bishop of our Souls, and Apostle of our profession:
sometime, to denote their immediate Ministration, and attendance upon christ, the great Bishop of our Souls, and Apostle of our profession:
because the Apostles, and the Brethren, are indifferently called Disciples, they will, by this way of arguing, strengthen the pretence of the Independents; and (as 'tis worded by a learned Writer) hold the stirrop to the Congregations, to throw themselves out of the Saddle.
Because the Apostles, and the Brothers, Are indifferently called Disciples, they will, by this Way of arguing, strengthen the pretence of the Independents; and (as it's worded by a learned Writer) hold the stirrup to the Congregations, to throw themselves out of the Saddle.
But secondly, If this Communion of names be pretended in particular Churches, (as at Philippi, Ephesus, and Creet,) I shall crave leave with Epiphanius, to make another distinction o particular Churches from one another.
But secondly, If this Communion of names be pretended in particular Churches, (as At Philippi, Ephesus, and Treat,) I shall crave leave with Epiphanius, to make Another distinction oh particular Churches from one Another.
For he in his Refutation of Aerius his Argument drawn from the Communion of names, objects to him his not understanding the Histories of the Primitive plantation of Churches, asserting, That at the first forming of them, (which could not be perfected in an instant) there were in some places, Bishops without Presbyters,
For he in his Refutation of Aerius his Argument drawn from the Communion of names, objects to him his not understanding the Histories of the Primitive plantation of Churches, asserting, That At the First forming of them, (which could not be perfected in an instant) there were in Some places, Bishops without Presbyters,
He never observed this confusion of names, which has been since pretended, (as neither did any, that went before him) but thought this one consideration to be valid enough, to convince his adversary both of errour in Interpreting Scripture,
He never observed this confusion of names, which has been since pretended, (as neither did any, that went before him) but Thought this one consideration to be valid enough, to convince his adversary both of error in Interpreting Scripture,
But granting all that we have hitherto asserted, and moreover, that the objection from the plurallity of Bishops, mentioned at Ephesus, and Philippi, be fully taken off upon this presumption, that in the Apostles days, there were more Bishops than one in a City, 'till a more perfest Coalescence was at length made between the Jewish, and the Gentile Converts;
But granting all that we have hitherto asserted, and moreover, that the objection from the plurality of Bishops, mentioned At Ephesus, and Philippi, be Fully taken off upon this presumption, that in the Apostles days, there were more Bishops than one in a city, till a more perfest Coalescence was At length made between the Jewish, and the Gentile Converts;
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yet notwithstanding, it may be still demanded, What is all this to the case before us? For here in a particular Church (the Church of Ephesus) the same persons in the same Speech, are called both Presbyters and Bishops. To which I answer, that if NONLATINALPHABET denote the universal Church, my first distinction holds good:
yet notwithstanding, it may be still demanded, What is all this to the case before us? For Here in a particular Church (the Church of Ephesus) the same Persons in the same Speech, Are called both Presbyters and Bishops. To which I answer, that if denote the universal Church, my First distinction holds good:
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But if not, I have the Testimony of Irenaeus, (an authority next to Apostolical,) to extend the word Church, beyond the City of Ephesus; and Bishops and Presbyters, beyond one Order of the Clergy.
But if not, I have the Testimony of Irnaeus, (an Authority next to Apostolical,) to extend the word Church, beyond the city of Ephesus; and Bishops and Presbyters, beyond one Order of the Clergy.
But surely, when St. Paul says, vers. 25 All you, among whom I have gone Preaching the Kingdom of God, he seems to intimate a greater extent than the single City of Ephesus will amount to,
But surely, when Saint Paul Says, vers. 25 All you, among whom I have gone Preaching the Kingdom of God, he seems to intimate a greater extent than the single city of Ephesus will amount to,
and consequently, to give us some ground for a reconcilement between Irenaeus and St. Luke: And therefore, I shall make no other use of our Authors reply,
and consequently, to give us Some ground for a reconcilement between Irnaeus and Saint Lycia: And Therefore, I shall make no other use of our Authors reply,
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I have thus far explained the difficulty arising from the phrase of the Text, and therein justified my dissent from our English Translation, in reading Bishops instead of Overseers.
I have thus Far explained the difficulty arising from the phrase of the Text, and therein justified my dissent from our English translation, in reading Bishops instead of Overseers.
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And as the Reverend Fathers of our Church, at His Majesties Restauration, thought fit to change the place, which this passage of Scripture formerly had in the Book of Ordination; so I have here given some reason,
And as the Reverend Father's of our Church, At His Majesties Restauration, Thought fit to change the place, which this passage of Scripture formerly had in the Book of Ordination; so I have Here given Some reason,
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why that which was formerly a part of the Epistle for the Ordination of Priests, may now be made the Text of a Sermon, at the Consecration of a Bishop.
why that which was formerly a part of the Epistle for the Ordination of Priests, may now be made the Text of a Sermon, At the Consecration of a Bishop.
In which are comprised all the principal arguments, which may enforce a Bishops vigilance and circumspection, in the management of his Pastoral Charge,
In which Are comprised all the principal Arguments, which may enforce a Bishops vigilance and circumspection, in the management of his Pastoral Charge,
A truth, which offers it self to us, with such uncontrollable clearness, that the Socinian finding it staring him directly in the face, to elude the evidence, corrupts the Text, reads Christi in stead of Dei, (which yet in the Syriack Edition, whence he takes it, seems rather an Exposition than a Version) and thereby offers the same violence to the Temporal Word of God,
A truth, which offers it self to us, with such uncontrollable clearness, that the Socinian finding it staring him directly in the face, to elude the evidence, corrupts the Text, reads Christ in stead of Dei, (which yet in the Syriac Edition, whence he Takes it, seems rather an Exposition than a Version) and thereby offers the same violence to the Temporal Word of God,
lest they should disgrace them, by publishing their wrongs and injuries, having first robb'd Christ of his Divinity, he finds himself obliged to rob the Church of the Scriptures, which bear witness to the truth of it.
lest they should disgrace them, by publishing their wrongs and injuries, having First robbed christ of his Divinity, he finds himself obliged to rob the Church of the Scriptures, which bear witness to the truth of it.
For having so loosly settled the notion of a Church, as to make an universal Apostacy commence from the very death of the Apostles, he had no great reason to over-value the Blood of Christ, which had procured such a short lived, and uncertain benefit.
For having so loosely settled the notion of a Church, as to make an universal Apostasy commence from the very death of the Apostles, he had no great reason to overvalue the Blood of christ, which had procured such a short lived, and uncertain benefit.
a true Catholick Bishop, that knows it cost more to redeem a Soul, will hence take an argument to infer, that his watchfulness over his Flock, ought to rise in some proportion to that esteem and value, which his Lord and Master hath set upon it.
a true Catholic Bishop, that knows it cost more to Redeem a Soul, will hence take an argument to infer, that his watchfulness over his Flock, ought to rise in Some proportion to that esteem and valve, which his Lord and Master hath Set upon it.
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He will not forfeit, or betray his trust, for the sake of silver and gold, and those other corruptible things, which he well knows, were utterly unable to redeem it:
He will not forfeit, or betray his trust, for the sake of silver and gold, and those other corruptible things, which he well knows, were utterly unable to Redeem it:
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It was for the Churches sake, that the Son of God came down from Heaven, emptyed himself of his Glory, exhausted a richer than all the world could afford besides.
It was for the Churches sake, that the Son of God Come down from Heaven, emptied himself of his Glory, exhausted a Richer than all the world could afford beside.
For this end, was the great Bishop of our Souls NONLATINALPHABET (according to the critical importance of the word, Consecrated to his Episcopal Office) by strong crying and tears, by death and blood.
For this end, was the great Bishop of our Souls (according to the critical importance of the word, Consecrated to his Episcopal Office) by strong crying and tears, by death and blood.
So costly and chargeable was his Consecration, that he seems to decline, and deprecate it, with a Nolo Episcopari, Father if it be possible, let this Cup pass from me;
So costly and chargeable was his Consecration, that he seems to decline, and deprecate it, with a Nolo Episcopary, Father if it be possible, let this Cup pass from me;
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so often repeated in the Office of the Church for this Solemnity, even the greatest gift that ever was poured forth upon the Sons of Men, the precious blood of the Son of God, the unsearchable riches of Christ.
so often repeated in the Office of the Church for this Solemnity, even the greatest gift that ever was poured forth upon the Sons of Men, the precious blood of the Son of God, the unsearchable riches of christ.
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so amongst all the noble purposes, for which he was then poured forth upon all Flesh, there is no one thing represented in Scripture, which he seems to have a more visible,
so among all the noble Purposes, for which he was then poured forth upon all Flesh, there is no one thing represented in Scripture, which he seems to have a more visible,
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This is that great Work, which, however meanly esteemed, or scornfully treated in this World, was in the estimation of our Saviour, one of the choicest Largesses, which at his Triumphant ascending far above all Heavens, he thought fit to shed forth upon his Church.
This is that great Work, which, however meanly esteemed, or scornfully treated in this World, was in the estimation of our Saviour, one of the Choicest Largesses, which At his Triumphant ascending Far above all Heavens, he Thought fit to shed forth upon his Church.
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And accordingly, that triumphant Psalm, which the sweet Singer of of Israel prepared to be Sung at the removal of the Ark, whence God did use to deliver his Oracles from between the Cherubins, the adumbration of our Saviours removal from Earth to Heaven, is by the Apostle repeated and accommodated thereto, Ephes. 4.8. and completion verified in this, that he gave some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors and Teachers.
And accordingly, that triumphant Psalm, which the sweet Singer of of Israel prepared to be Sung At the removal of the Ark, whence God did use to deliver his Oracles from between the Cherubim, the adumbration of our Saviors removal from Earth to Heaven, is by the Apostle repeated and accommodated thereto, Ephesians 4.8. and completion verified in this, that he gave Some Apostles, Some prophets, Some Evangelists, Some Pastors and Teachers.
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It were an easie matter to extend this consideration beyond the Church of Ephesus, and to trace the interest of the Holy Ghost, in constituting Church Governors from the first Foundation of Christianity to this day, to find him not only once fitting Bezaleel, and Aholiab with Skill,
It were an easy matter to extend this consideration beyond the Church of Ephesus, and to trace the Interest of the Holy Ghost, in constituting Church Governors from the First Foundation of Christianity to this day, to find him not only once fitting Bezaleel, and Aholiab with Skill,
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This was the Commission, which the great Bishop of our Souls produced for himself, at his entrance upon his Pastoral Charge, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
This was the Commission, which the great Bishop of our Souls produced for himself, At his Entrance upon his Pastoral Charge, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
Where, if the similitude will not infer the Gift of the Holy Ghost, the next words will express it, And he breathed on them, and said, receive ye the Holy Ghost, John 20.21.
Where, if the similitude will not infer the Gift of the Holy Ghost, the next words will express it, And he breathed on them, and said, receive you the Holy Ghost, John 20.21.
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And after that he bids them tarry at Jerusalem till they were endued with power from above, Luke. 24.49. which is Interpreted Acts I. endued with the Holy Ghost.
And After that he bids them tarry At Jerusalem till they were endued with power from above, Lycia. 24.49. which is Interpreted Acts I endued with the Holy Ghost.
And lest these should seem choice, and peculiar instances of an extraordinary deputation of some persons, to whom God was pleased to vouchsafe extraordinary Revelations of himself, (and we know those, who have hence inferred, that Timothy and Titus were Evangelists) not fixed and standing Officers of the Church, (as Walo Messalinus, and others.) We have the full attestation of Clemens Romanus, in his Epistle to the Corinthians, of the Apostles practice of Ordaining Bishops, out of those whom they had Converted, NONLATINALPHABET,
And lest these should seem choice, and peculiar instances of an extraordinary deputation of Some Persons, to whom God was pleased to vouchsafe extraordinary Revelations of himself, (and we know those, who have hence inferred, that Timothy and Titus were Evangelists) not fixed and standing Officers of the Church, (as Walo Messalinus, and Others.) We have the full attestation of Clemens Romanus, in his Epistle to the Corinthians, of the Apostles practice of Ordaining Bishops, out of those whom they had Converted,,
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after they had first tryed, and approved them by the Revelation of the Holy Ghost, whom Clemens Alexandrinus also calls NONLATINALPHABET, such as the Holy Spirit had designed, and signified to them:
After they had First tried, and approved them by the Revelation of the Holy Ghost, whom Clemens Alexandrian also calls, such as the Holy Spirit had designed, and signified to them:
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Nay, so clear is this truth of the Spirits, superintendency in these great Solemnities, through the ancient Monuments of the Church, that Cardinal Baronius, however a stiff Asserter of the Popes Incroachments, both upon the right of Bishops,
Nay, so clear is this truth of the Spirits, superintendency in these great Solemnities, through the ancient Monuments of the Church, that Cardinal Baronius, however a stiff Asserter of the Popes Encroachments, both upon the right of Bishops,
yet is forced by the evidence of truth, to confess, that as Christ breathed the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, in like manner have they transferred the same upon all their Successors to this day, in as much,
yet is forced by the evidence of truth, to confess, that as christ breathed the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, in like manner have they transferred the same upon all their Successors to this day, in as much,
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and left all things in it ever since to act of themselves, from those several principles of Life and Motion, which he distributed among them at the Creation.
and left all things in it ever since to act of themselves, from those several principles of Life and Motion, which he distributed among them At the Creation.
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A like conceit have some endeavoured to introduce into the Church, that the world Spirit, in Holy Scripture, is to be confined to that plentiful effusion of it upon the Apostles, on the day of Pentecost, those miraculous Gifts and Graces, which in the infancy of Christianity, accompanied the Preaching of the Gospel.
A like conceit have Some endeavoured to introduce into the Church, that the world Spirit, in Holy Scripture, is to be confined to that plentiful effusion of it upon the Apostles, on the day of Pentecost, those miraculous Gifts and Graces, which in the infancy of Christianity, accompanied the Preaching of the Gospel.
or at most, to subsist upon that stock of reputation, which was at first gained in the World, by the mighty Signs and Wonders of their inspired, and gifted Predecessors.
or At most, to subsist upon that stock of reputation, which was At First gained in the World, by the mighty Signs and Wonders of their inspired, and gifted Predecessors.
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But as the Schools, from the common Principles of Reason, have solidly maintained against the former, that so precarious and dependent is the Creature,
But as the Schools, from the Common Principles of Reason, have solidly maintained against the former, that so precarious and dependent is the Creature,
and the Malice of the Devil, and so impotent and unarmed a thing is the Church of God, considered in it self, to withstand the assaults of either, that not only the gates of Hell,
and the Malice of the devil, and so impotent and unarmed a thing is the Church of God, considered in it self, to withstand the assaults of either, that not only the gates of Hell,
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And Christs Mystical Body had not so long survived his Natural, did not the same Spirit, which was at first breathed into it, go on continually to actuate, and enliven it.
And Christ Mystical Body had not so long survived his Natural, did not the same Spirit, which was At First breathed into it, go on continually to actuate, and enliven it.
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Surely therefore, now, as well as then, there is a heavenly Treasure in earthen Vessels, and the continuance of the Ministration is from God, and not from us.
Surely Therefore, now, as well as then, there is a heavenly Treasure in earthen Vessels, and the Continuance of the Ministration is from God, and not from us.
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The Apostles then, did not carry their Commissions with them to the other World, which, they knew, were left them for a perpetuity of succession in this, both for them, and their Heirs for ever.
The Apostles then, did not carry their Commissions with them to the other World, which, they knew, were left them for a perpetuity of succession in this, both for them, and their Heirs for ever.
'Twas he told his Disciples, who was never yet taxed with being worse than his word, Behold I am with you to the end of the World, He could not mean it, doubtless, of their persons, who did not long survive him,
'Twas he told his Disciples, who was never yet taxed with being Worse than his word, Behold I am with you to the end of the World, He could not mean it, doubtless, of their Persons, who did not long survive him,
yet it hath pleased him, who perfecteth strength in weakness, and is nearest at hand in the greatest exigents, to raise up the Sons of Nobles, to become the Princes of his People, to stop the Mouths of the one,
yet it hath pleased him, who perfecteth strength in weakness, and is nearest At hand in the greatest exigents, to raise up the Sons of Nobles, to become the Princes of his People, to stop the Mouths of the one,
Blessed therefore be the Name of our great God, in whose Hand are the Hearts of Kings that hath stirred up the heart of Ours, to make this closer connexion between the Civil and Ecclesiastical interests,
Blessed Therefore be the Name of our great God, in whose Hand Are the Hearts of Kings that hath stirred up the heart of Ours, to make this closer connexion between the Civil and Ecclesiastical interests,
But since these instances have not proved so successful, as to silence the Contradiction of foolish and unreasonable men, I shall briefly consider some of the most plausible pretences that are made use of, to shake the stability of the Church,
But since these instances have not proved so successful, as to silence the Contradiction of foolish and unreasonable men, I shall briefly Consider Some of the most plausible pretences that Are made use of, to shake the stability of the Church,
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It is an objection of the Romanists, against the English Reformation, that the power of Order hath ceased in our Church, ever since the departure from the Church of Rome, as being now utterly dissolved into the Kings deputation of Commissioners for the Administration of Ecclesiastical Affairs.
It is an objection of the Romanists, against the English Reformation, that the power of Order hath ceased in our Church, ever since the departure from the Church of Rome, as being now utterly dissolved into the Kings deputation of Commissioners for the Administration of Ecclesiastical Affairs.
yet we have had those among our selves, who in stead of denying the charge, as they justly might, have pretended to justifie the Church, by owning the accusation.
yet we have had those among our selves, who in stead of denying the charge, as they justly might, have pretended to justify the Church, by owning the accusation.
but a Christian Common-wealth, and that all pretence of Divine authority and obligation upon Conscience, abstracted from the power of the Sword, is a meer Imposture, and destructive to the State.
but a Christian Commonwealth, and that all pretence of Divine Authority and obligation upon Conscience, abstracted from the power of the Sword, is a mere Imposture, and destructive to the State.
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Thus, by the old Stratagem of the Enemy of Man-kind, is the Church, as was once its Author, traduced as an enemy to Caesar: Though, I hope, the Case may be so plainly stated between both,
Thus, by the old Stratagem of the Enemy of Mankind, is the Church, as was once its Author, traduced as an enemy to Caesar: Though, I hope, the Case may be so plainly stated between both,
First, that there was no right for Christians to associate together for the Worship of God, according to the profession of Christianity, antecedent to the Command or Allowance of the Civil power.
First, that there was no right for Christians to associate together for the Worship of God, according to the profession of Christianity, antecedent to the Command or Allowance of the Civil power.
We must thence pronounce all the Conventions of Christians, even those assemblings of themselves together, which the Apostle commands his Hebrews, not to forsake, to be so many unlawful Conventicles,
We must thence pronounce all the Conventions of Christians, even those assemblings of themselves together, which the Apostle commands his Hebrews, not to forsake, to be so many unlawful Conventicles,
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We must affix the blackest note of Infamy upon the Apostles and the Primitive Christians, and ascribe a right to the Heathen Magistrates, which shall justify the persecution of Christianity. We must arraign the Noble Army of Martyrs, whose Heroical Courage we hitherto solemnize of foul self-Murther,
We must affix the Blackest note of Infamy upon the Apostles and the Primitive Christians, and ascribe a right to the Heathen Magistrates, which shall justify the persecution of Christianity. We must arraign the Noble Army of Martyrs, whose Heroical Courage we hitherto solemnize of foul Self-murder,
and Officers placed in it, but such, whose only business it is to teach and to declare the will of God, without any rule or authority committed to them, over those who shal1 receive it.
and Officers placed in it, but such, whose only business it is to teach and to declare the will of God, without any Rule or Authority committed to them, over those who shal1 receive it.
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Against which we might reason with the Learned Grotius, upon Luke 6.22. that there is no necessity of assigning a positive and express Precept in Holy Scripture for granting the Society of the Church, established by God;
Against which we might reason with the Learned Grotius, upon Lycia 6.22. that there is no necessity of assigning a positive and express Precept in Holy Scripture for granting the Society of the Church, established by God;
as in the Ark, which was the Type of it, the rod of Aaron, as well as the Tables of the Law, and discover in it the manifest traces of a paternal and imperative, though no coercive Jurisdiction.
as in the Ark, which was the Type of it, the rod of Aaron, as well as the Tables of the Law, and discover in it the manifest traces of a paternal and imperative, though no coercive Jurisdiction.
We shall there find the Enacting of Laws, as in the first Council at Jerusalem, a promulgation of the Decrees that were made by the Apostle and Elders, which was done by Paul and Barnabas, through the Cities, Acts 16.4. a Judiciary process against offenders, I. Tim. 5.19.
We shall there find the Enacting of Laws, as in the First Council At Jerusalem, a Promulgation of the Decrees that were made by the Apostle and Elders, which was done by Paul and Barnabas, through the Cities, Acts 16.4. a Judiciary process against offenders, I Tim. 5.19.
a punishment of the guilty, as appears in the incestuous Corinthian, and in the same instance, the absolution of the Penitent, and relaxation of the Censure.
a punishment of the guilty, as appears in the incestuous Corinthian, and in the same instance, the absolution of the Penitent, and relaxation of the Censure.
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We shall find there the persons with whom the management of these great affairs was intrusted, dignified and distinguished by the Titles of NONLATINALPHABET;
We shall find there the Persons with whom the management of these great affairs was Entrusted, dignified and distinguished by the Titles of;
All which, if they are duly, and impartially considered, will sufficiently evidence, that these things were something more than Pageantry and Show, that there was a Government in the World, subsisting upon a different claim, from that of the Roman Empire, that Christ sent forth his Apostles, not only as Sheep among Wolves, but as Pastors among Sheep;
All which, if they Are duly, and impartially considered, will sufficiently evidence, that these things were something more than Pageantry and Show, that there was a Government in the World, subsisting upon a different claim, from that of the Roman Empire, that christ sent forth his Apostles, not only as Sheep among Wolves, but as Pastors among Sheep;
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The right of the Empire stands upon this basis, that the Power of the Church depended upon the confederation and consent of Christians, which the Supream Magistrate may at his pleasure draw back and resume into himself.
The right of the Empire Stands upon this basis, that the Power of the Church depended upon the confederation and consent of Christians, which the Supreme Magistrate may At his pleasure draw back and resume into himself.
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But secondly, supposing it for the present, I demand, Whether the Primitive Christians had a right to enter into those confederacies antecedent to the command or allowance of the Empire,
But secondly, supposing it for the present, I demand, Whither the Primitive Christians had a right to enter into those confederacies antecedent to the command or allowance of the Empire,
or no? If not, we are brought back again to the Apostate Principles of the Leviathan. And though I should grant Mr. Selden, that Christians, after the death of our Lord, had the allowance of the State, by that Act of the Empire, which tolerated the Jews; Yet to say, that the Society was legally dissolved,
or no? If not, we Are brought back again to the Apostate Principles of the Leviathan. And though I should grant Mr. Selden, that Christians, After the death of our Lord, had the allowance of the State, by that Act of the Empire, which tolerated the jews; Yet to say, that the Society was legally dissolved,
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when they came more narrowly to be enquired into, is to take off the Glory of Martyrdom from those, who notwithstanding the Edicts of the Empire, kept on the Assemblies of the Church,
when they Come more narrowly to be inquired into, is to take off the Glory of Martyrdom from those, who notwithstanding the Edicts of the Empire, kept on the Assemblies of the Church,
yet if the Church, as a Society, for the better maintaining of Christianity by Divine Right, be enabled to appoint them, obedience is justly due to them in the Affairs of Christianity, independent upon the Powers of this World.
yet if the Church, as a Society, for the better maintaining of Christianity by Divine Right, be enabled to appoint them, Obedience is justly due to them in the Affairs of Christianity, independent upon the Powers of this World.
But where is there to be found in Scripture, any shadow of an Ordinance for this Temporary condition of the Church? Surely all things there seem to run in another strain.
But where is there to be found in Scripture, any shadow of an Ordinance for this Temporary condition of the Church? Surely all things there seem to run in Another strain.
If the Angel of Thyatira be reprehended for the remiss exercise of his Authority, he has likewise a command from our Saviour, to hold it fast and maintain it 'till his coming.
If the Angel of Thyatira be reprehended for the remiss exercise of his authority, he has likewise a command from our Saviour, to hold it fast and maintain it till his coming.
For thus it is pleaded, that unless both Powers reside intirely in the same Persons, they must both expect the same Fate which attends a Kingdom divided against it self, by reason of daily and vexatious contentions between the Church and Common-wealth, the Sword of Justice and the Shield of Faith;
For thus it is pleaded, that unless both Powers reside entirely in the same Persons, they must both expect the same Fate which attends a Kingdom divided against it self, by reason of daily and vexatious contentions between the Church and Commonwealth, the Sword of justice and the Shield of Faith;
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And though I have before barred this Method of Reasoning, by supposing Christianity to be a positive Constitution of Divine Grace, (albeit Religion in general, be a moral Virtue,) yet because the Charge is of so high a Nature,
And though I have before barred this Method of Reasoning, by supposing Christianity to be a positive Constitution of Divine Grace, (albeit Religion in general, be a moral Virtue,) yet Because the Charge is of so high a Nature,
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and Christs coming to fit Inhabitants for another World, were a means to dis-people this; I am obliged, for the removal of suspition, to propose these following considerations.
and Christ coming to fit Inhabitants for Another World, were a means to dispeople this; I am obliged, for the removal of suspicion, to propose these following considerations.
First therefore, though other Religions may be justly presumed prejudicial to the publick Peace, in as much as the Devil, who is the Inventor of them, is withal the Author of Confusion in the Government of the World;
First Therefore, though other Religions may be justly presumed prejudicial to the public Peace, in as much as the devil, who is the Inventor of them, is withal the Author of Confusion in the Government of the World;
Surely he that had legions of Angels at his command, in stead of sending forth Apostles to Convert men to the Faith, might have Commissioned Generals, to destroy the Unbelievers.
Surely he that had legions of Angels At his command, in stead of sending forth Apostles to Convert men to the Faith, might have Commissioned Generals, to destroy the Unbelievers.
But this, in the esteem of Infinite Wisdom, was judged more Military than Religious, and the way of Propagating his Gospel had been inconsistent with the design of it.
But this, in the esteem of Infinite Wisdom, was judged more Military than Religious, and the Way of Propagating his Gospel had been inconsistent with the Design of it.
how can it possibly make any alteration, as to any Temporal Condition, vhich is professedly maintained by it ▪ And therefore, that great bugbear of Imperium in Imperio need not be so terrible as men would make it,
how can it possibly make any alteration, as to any Temporal Condition, vhich is professedly maintained by it ▪ And Therefore, that great bugbear of Imperium in Imperial need not be so terrible as men would make it,
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And though this intire renunciation of all claim to any thing wherein the Civil Power was concerned, proved unable to protect them, either from Slander or Persecution;
And though this entire renunciation of all claim to any thing wherein the Civil Power was concerned, proved unable to Pact them, either from Slander or Persecution;
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It being abundantly evinced by the ancient Apologies of the Church Writers against the Gentiles, that though they did not believe the Christian Faith, they could not in Civil justice persecute a Christian No, their Lives then were a Transcript of their Doctrin,
It being abundantly evinced by the ancient Apologies of the Church Writers against the Gentiles, that though they did not believe the Christian Faith, they could not in Civil Justice persecute a Christian No, their Lives then were a Transcript of their Doctrine,
and their Obedience was look'd upon as a tryal of their Faith. To obey Authority, was taught and practised under a Nero, and their Submissions were as unparalelled as their Provocations.
and their obedience was looked upon as a trial of their Faith. To obey authority, was taught and practised under a Nero, and their Submissions were as unparalleled as their Provocations.
as it was Preached by St. Paul, and practised by his believing Romans, they had effectually provided for the publick tranquility without any farther need of Forts and Armies to secure it.
as it was Preached by Saint Paul, and practised by his believing Romans, they had effectually provided for the public tranquillity without any farther need of Forts and Armies to secure it.
But secondly, the supposal of Divine Right in the Governours of the Church, where Christianity is received into the State, abates nothing of the natural Right of the Civil Power, in matters of Religion.
But secondly, the supposal of Divine Right in the Governors of the Church, where Christianity is received into the State, abates nothing of the natural Right of the Civil Power, in matters of Religion.
then a Christian State has the same right of ordering the Affairs of Christianity, so that nothing be done by virtue of it, which may create a prejudice to the State,
then a Christian State has the same right of ordering the Affairs of Christianity, so that nothing be done by virtue of it, which may create a prejudice to the State,
Religion therefore being first establish'd, whatsoever it be, all that afterwards follows, is a nomination of persons to dispence it, giving Laws for the due Administration o it;
Religion Therefore being First established, whatsoever it be, all that afterwards follows, is a nomination of Persons to dispense it, giving Laws for the due Administration oh it;
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All which, Christianity so entirely devolves upon the Magistrate, that those who have taken the greatest pains to clear the fundamental Right of the Church, have withal proved the most able,
All which, Christianity so entirely devolves upon the Magistrate, that those who have taken the greatest pains to clear the fundamental Right of the Church, have withal proved the most able,
And, whenever they come to be disowned through the Christian World, then, and not before, let the Church lye for ever under that guilt and odium, which men now make it their business to cast upon it.
And, whenever they come to be disowned through the Christian World, then, and not before, let the Church lie for ever under that guilt and odium, which men now make it their business to cast upon it.
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Let Kings cease to be her nursing Fathers, and Queens her nursing Mothers: In the mean time it bears the same notion with Religion in general, in reference to the powers of the World, save only in this, that it addresses it self to them with greater obligations to take it into their protection, that is, with greater evidence of a Divine Authority.
Let Kings cease to be her nursing Father's, and Queen's her nursing Mother's: In the mean time it bears the same notion with Religion in general, in Referente to the Powers of the World, save only in this, that it Addresses it self to them with greater obligations to take it into their protection, that is, with greater evidence of a Divine authority.
Thirdly, however it has come to pass, through the Debaucheries of Men, and the Malice of the Devil, that Religion (as a Learned man observes) has been a politick Engin in some mens hands,
Thirdly, however it has come to pass, through the Debaucheries of Men, and the Malice of the devil, that Religion (as a Learned man observes) has been a politic Engine in Some men's hands,
For as for the Essentials of it, if once Religion be dismist from the Accusation of turning the World upside down, I would fain know, what further latent mischief can be in this, that one man in a certain Precinct,
For as for the Essentials of it, if once Religion be dismissed from the Accusation of turning the World upside down, I would fain know, what further latent mischief can be in this, that one man in a certain Precinct,
As for the Secular advantages of Temporal Priviledges, and Power, since we thankfully own them to be the meer accessions of Humane bounty, they can cause no jealousie in the Author of them, 'till we see the Streams contend with the Fountain,
As for the Secular advantages of Temporal Privileges, and Power, since we thankfully own them to be the mere accessions of Humane bounty, they can cause no jealousy in the Author of them, till we see the Streams contend with the Fountain,
and view it in those conclusions, which unavoidably flow from it, we shall find it the most contumelious and destructive to Government, of any thing that has appeared against it.
and view it in those conclusions, which avoidable flow from it, we shall find it the most contumelious and destructive to Government, of any thing that has appeared against it.
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Does not he then, who denies the Obligation of Christianity, upon this ground, that there is no Law antecedent to the Civil Sanction, at the same time take the Law of Nature out of Mens heart,
Does not he then, who Denies the Obligation of Christianity, upon this ground, that there is no Law antecedent to the Civil Sanction, At the same time take the Law of Nature out of Men's heart,
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and a God out of the World, who is the Author, and Avenger of it? And does he not thereby put a People that should profess it, out of the protection of the Law of Nations? For what Faith can be expected from him, who does not yet own it to be his Duty? And how can he acknowledge it to be his Duty, who denies a God to revenge and punish the, violation of it? Does not he, who makes the arbitrary pleasure of the Magistrate the sole Rule and Standard of Good and Evil, take away from the Prince, the deserved commendations of Justice,
and a God out of the World, who is the Author, and Avenger of it? And does he not thereby put a People that should profess it, out of the protection of the Law of nations? For what Faith can be expected from him, who does not yet own it to be his Duty? And how can he acknowledge it to be his Duty, who Denies a God to revenge and Punish thee, violation of it? Does not he, who makes the arbitrary pleasure of the Magistrate the sole Rule and Standard of Good and Evil, take away from the Prince, the deserved commendations of justice,
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and Wisdom, and all those other Virtues, which are the most sparkling Diamonds in his Crown, making no difference at all between Tiberius and Antoninus, Nero and Titus; the pest,
and Wisdom, and all those other Virtues, which Are the most sparkling Diamonds in his Crown, making no difference At all between Tiberius and Antoninus, Nero and Titus; the pest,
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and the darling of Mankind? Is the Prince any thing beholding to him for this pretended extent of the bounds of the Civil Power, who at the same time places that power in possession,
and the darling of Mankind? Is the Prince any thing beholding to him for this pretended extent of the bounds of the Civil Power, who At the same time places that power in possession,
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and strength, and the same right in an usurping Tyrant, and the undoubted Soveraign? Does not he, who holds it his duty, to forswear Christianity at the command of the Magistrate, declare himself perfidious to the Government,
and strength, and the same right in an usurping Tyrant, and the undoubted Sovereign? Does not he, who holds it his duty, to forswear Christianity At the command of the Magistrate, declare himself perfidious to the Government,
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as well as an Apostate from the Faith? For what trust can be reposed in him, in Civil Matters, who can renounce that solemn Covenant into which he was Baptized,
as well as an Apostate from the Faith? For what trust can be reposed in him, in Civil Matters, who can renounce that solemn Covenant into which he was Baptised,
and openly professes, his Oath is not to be believed, when his Religion is called in question? Or what tye can the Magistrate have upon him, who can make so bold with his God.
and openly Professes, his Oath is not to be believed, when his Religion is called in question? Or what tie can the Magistrate have upon him, who can make so bold with his God.
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It is a two edged Sword, which he puts into the Magistrates hands, the one merely pretending to protect the People, the other really designed to destroy the Prince.
It is a two edged Sword, which he puts into the Magistrates hands, the one merely pretending to Pact the People, the other really designed to destroy the Prince.
All which, with a great many others, are so gross and prodigious, that if ever the Church hath show'd her self undutiful to the State, it is in suffering such a pestilent Enemy to Government to enjoy the benefit of her Communion.
All which, with a great many Others, Are so gross and prodigious, that if ever the Church hath showed her self undutiful to the State, it is in suffering such a pestilent Enemy to Government to enjoy the benefit of her Communion.
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There is a second pretence, against the interest of the Holy Ghost, in a Bishops Consecration, That Christ gave the fulness of his Spirit only to St. Peter and his Successors,
There is a second pretence, against the Interest of the Holy Ghost, in a Bishops Consecration, That christ gave the fullness of his Spirit only to Saint Peter and his Successors,
it is properly the subject of another consideration, and does not so directly contradict, what we have hitherto concluded from the Text. And therefore, I shall proceed to raise an inference,
it is properly the Subject of Another consideration, and does not so directly contradict, what we have hitherto concluded from the Text. And Therefore, I shall proceed to raise an Inference,
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No wonder therefore, if, when he had acquainted the persons here in the Text, with the derivation of their Authority, he forthwith presents them with a prospect of their danger.
No wonder Therefore, if, when he had acquainted the Persons Here in the Text, with the derivation of their authority, he forthwith presents them with a prospect of their danger.
If we do but open our Eyes, and behold the present face of Religion among our selves, we shall find arguments enough to call forth your utmost circumspection.
If we do but open our Eyes, and behold the present face of Religion among our selves, we shall find Arguments enough to call forth your utmost circumspection.
and tore this Nation, and was, by a Miracle of his Providence, a while since cast out, walks about night and day, seeking to return to the place from whence he came, with seven other Spirits, more wicked than himself,
and tore this nation, and was, by a Miracle of his Providence, a while since cast out, walks about night and day, seeking to return to the place from whence he Come, with seven other Spirits, more wicked than himself,
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If there are so many Tobiahs, and Sanballats, that envy the remainders of the prosperity of Sion, so many Zebahs, and Zalmunahs, that say to one another, Let us take unto our selves the houses of God in possession, that seek to alienate,
If there Are so many Tobiah's, and Sanballats, that envy the remainders of the Prosperity of Sion, so many Zebahs, and Zalmunahs, that say to one Another, Let us take unto our selves the houses of God in possession, that seek to alienate,
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If what St. Paul, Prophesied at Ephesus be now fulfilled with us, that of our selves men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples after them, and stretching the Articles of the Church of England to so much a greater latitude,
If what Saint Paul, Prophesied At Ephesus be now fulfilled with us, that of our selves men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples After them, and stretching the Articles of the Church of England to so much a greater latitude,
If God say to Jacob, I have called thee, no wonder to hear the encouragement he forth with gives him, When thou goest through the water, I am with thee;
If God say to Jacob, I have called thee, no wonder to hear the encouragement he forth with gives him, When thou goest through the water, I am with thee;
And if the Church, like Jacob 's Ladder, though the foot of it be on Earth, has its head in Heaven, there are not only Angels ascending and descending,
And if the Church, like Jacob is Ladder, though the foot of it be on Earth, has its head in Heaven, there Are not only Angels ascending and descending,
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but God himself leans upon the top of it, and keeps it firm. A consideration this of great weight and moment, especially under the apprehensions of publick danger:
but God himself leans upon the top of it, and keeps it firm. A consideration this of great weight and moment, especially under the apprehensions of public danger:
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yet, then did the Almighty reveal his arm, and exert his Power, and in spite of all the oppositions both of Earth and Hell, made his own Counsel to stand, and flourish.
yet, then did the Almighty reveal his arm, and exert his Power, and in spite of all the oppositions both of Earth and Hell, made his own Counsel to stand, and flourish.
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'Twas he of old, that upheld an Athanasius contra mundum, and effectually rescued his Church from that deluge of Arrianism, which to all appearance, had swallowed it up, and overwhelmed it.
'Twas he of old, that upheld an Athanasius contra Mundum, and effectually rescued his Church from that deluge of Arianism, which to all appearance, had swallowed it up, and overwhelmed it.
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Lastly, to name no more, but this Church of ours, under those signal instances of his afflicting providence, the sinking our gates, destroying our palaces,
Lastly, to name no more, but this Church of ours, under those signal instances of his afflicting providence, the sinking our gates, destroying our palaces,
yet even then did the Spirit of God move upon the face of the waters, 'till at length the dry land appeared, and again reduced it to that beautiful order, which has made it ever since the object of Malice, and the mark of Envy.
yet even then did the Spirit of God move upon the face of the waters, till At length the dry land appeared, and again reduced it to that beautiful order, which has made it ever since the Object of Malice, and the mark of Envy.
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But rather on the contrary, if the present methods o his Providence can give us any rule for a conjecture, he seems to have some further work in hand,
But rather on the contrary, if the present methods oh his Providence can give us any Rule for a conjecture, he seems to have Some further work in hand,
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Of which practice, this seems to be one reason among others, that, since there was no spiritual power on Earth above him, they reserved him to the future Judgement, the tribunal of a Lord, who alone was higher than he.
Of which practice, this seems to be one reason among Others, that, since there was no spiritual power on Earth above him, they reserved him to the future Judgement, the tribunal of a Lord, who alone was higher than he.
Take heed therefore unto your selves and to the flock, as those that must give an account. And do thou (O Lord) give that success to their Labours, that they may give it with joy and not with grief.
Take heed Therefore unto your selves and to the flock, as those that must give an account. And do thou (Oh Lord) give that success to their Labours, that they may give it with joy and not with grief.
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Put Courage into their Hearts, and a Terrour upon their Faces, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, and maintain a constant resolution to withstand the Corruptions of the Times, that so in the last day,
Put Courage into their Hearts, and a Terror upon their Faces, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, and maintain a constant resolution to withstand the Corruptions of the Times, that so in the last day,
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when the great Shepherd of the Sheep shall appear, to make his final Visitation, they may receive the Blessing, which belongs to those, whom the Lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
when the great Shepherd of the Sheep shall appear, to make his final Visitation, they may receive the Blessing, which belongs to those, whom the Lord when he comes shall find so doing.
