The keeping of holy days recommended in a sermon preached at Hadham before the Right Honourable and Right Reverend Father in God, Henry, Lord Bishop of London, &c. at his Lordships late conference with his clergy there / by Thomas Leigh ...
THE Occasion of our present Meeting is to inquire into the reasons of setting apart and keeping certain days for the more special Worship of God; which are therefore call'd Holy;
THE Occasion of our present Meeting is to inquire into the Reasons of setting apart and keeping certain days for the more special Worship of God; which Are Therefore called Holy;
which the Jews understand of the Day of David's advancement to the Throne; and accordingly the Chaldee Paraphrast renders the 22th. ver. thus, The Builders despised the Youth that was among the Sons of Jesse, and yet he deserv'd to be made King and Ruler;
which the jews understand of the Day of David's advancement to the Throne; and accordingly the Chaldee Paraphrast renders the 22th. ver. thus, The Builders despised the Youth that was among the Sons of Jesse, and yet he deserved to be made King and Ruler;
For our Lord appropriates to himself those words of the 22d. ver. The stone which the Builders refus'd is become the head of the Corner, Matt. 21.42. adding also the words of the 23. ver. and St. Peter (himself a great stone in that Building) applies the same to our Lord after and upon account of his Resurrection. Act. 4.11. 1 Epistle 2.4.
For our Lord appropriates to himself those words of the 22d. ver. The stone which the Builders refused is become the head of the Corner, Matt. 21.42. adding also the words of the 23. ver. and Saint Peter (himself a great stone in that Building) Applies the same to our Lord After and upon account of his Resurrection. Act. 4.11. 1 Epistle 2.4.
when our Lord rode in Kinglike manner to Jerusalem, Matt. 21.5, 9. We have in the words, the Constitution of a Holy or Festival day, and the Celebration of it.
when our Lord road in Kinglike manner to Jerusalem, Matt. 21.5, 9. We have in the words, the Constitution of a Holy or Festival day, and the Celebration of it.
or any other differences than what the course of the Sun and the seasons of the year do necessarily cause. 2. Nor do we understand here only Gods appointing of a Day to be kept for Religious purposes;
or any other differences than what the course of the Sun and the seasons of the year do necessarily cause. 2. Nor do we understand Here only God's appointing of a Day to be kept for Religious Purposes;
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Such Days are, if I may so call them, NONLATINALPHABET, Days of a singular make, and which God hath as it were redeem'd and purchas'd to himself from the rest of the days of the year.
Such Days Are, if I may so call them,, Days of a singular make, and which God hath as it were redeemed and purchased to himself from the rest of the days of the year.
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For altho I doubt not but that, as there were some days whereon the Sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord (as we find twice in Job, ) so there was also some time whereon the Sons of Men made their Religious addresses to Him;
For although I doubt not but that, as there were Some days whereon the Sons of God Come to present themselves before the Lord (as we find twice in Job,) so there was also Some time whereon the Sons of Men made their Religious Addresses to Him;
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We read of Holy Persons or Priests of Holy things, as Sacrifices and Tithes, and of Holy places often before the Deliverance out of Egypt; but not of Holy times:
We read of Holy Persons or Priests of Holy things, as Sacrifices and Tithes, and of Holy places often before the Deliverance out of Egypt; but not of Holy times:
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yet if we grant, they did yearly commemorate the same during their own lives, that they did obblige their Posterity to do the same, we have no ground to think.
yet if we grant, they did yearly commemorate the same during their own lives, that they did obblige their Posterity to do the same, we have no ground to think.
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For, I suppose, he that finds in an Eastern Calendar, exhibited by Mr. Selden, Ingressus Noachi in Arcam, and Egressus Noachi ex Nave, will not think it signifies much against what I say.
For, I suppose, he that finds in an Eastern Calendar, exhibited by Mr. Selden, Ingressus Noachi in Ark, and Egressus Noachi ex Nave, will not think it signifies much against what I say.
Secondly, Upon this ground, as soon as any other, I would conclude the Sabbath-day was kept from the beginning of the World, in honor of the great maker of it;
Secondly, Upon this ground, as soon as any other, I would conclude the Sabbath-day was kept from the beginning of the World, in honour of the great maker of it;
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and yet this had not only a yearly, but also this weekly Commemoration of it. I would, I say, upon this ground conclude that of Gen. 2.3. to be more than Proleptical;
and yet this had not only a yearly, but also this weekly Commemoration of it. I would, I say, upon this ground conclude that of Gen. 2.3. to be more than Proleptical;
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The chief of Gods own commanding were the weekly Sabbath, and those three that required their yearly attendance in person at Jerusalem. All which were commemorative of something pass'd and Typical of something future;
The chief of God's own commanding were the weekly Sabbath, and those three that required their yearly attendance in person At Jerusalem. All which were commemorative of something passed and Typical of something future;
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Wherefore it is observable that in the Deuteronomy ( c. 5. v. 15.) the reason fetch'd from Gods resting on the seventh day is omitted (the reason express'd Ex. 20. and still retain'd by us) and this is inserted in the room thereof:
Wherefore it is observable that in the Deuteronomy (c. 5. v. 15.) the reason fetched from God's resting on the seventh day is omitted (the reason expressed Ex. 20. and still retained by us) and this is inserted in the room thereof:
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Remember that thou wast a Servant in the Land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence with a mighty hand, and by an outstretched arm;
remember that thou wast a Servant in the Land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence with a mighty hand, and by an outstretched arm;
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This (says Ex. 12.14.) day shall be to you for a Memorial, and ye shall keep it a Feast to the Lord throughout your generations, ye shall keep it a Feast by an Ordinance for ever.
This (Says Ex. 12.14.) day shall be to you for a Memorial, and you shall keep it a Feast to the Lord throughout your generations, you shall keep it a Feast by an Ordinance for ever.
had they not been afterwards form'd into a Polity, and receiv'd certain Laws, Statutes and Judgments, whereby they should be govern'd both in Religious and Civil affairs,
had they not been afterwards formed into a Polity, and received certain Laws, Statutes and Judgments, whereby they should be governed both in Religious and Civil affairs,
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4. The Feast of Tabernacles had the like reference, Levit. 23.42, 43. Ye shall dwell in Booths seven days, that your generations may know that I made the Children of Israel to dwell in Booths,
4. The Feast of Tabernacles had the like Referente, Levit. 23.42, 43. You shall dwell in Booths seven days, that your generations may know that I made the Children of Israel to dwell in Booths,
5. Add, how the Feast of Trumpets call'd a Sabbath, a Memorial of blowing of Trumpets, a Holy Convocation seems to have been ordain'd in remembrance of the taking of Jericho by the blowing of Trumpets;
5. Add, how the Feast of Trumpets called a Sabbath, a Memorial of blowing of Trumpets, a Holy Convocation seems to have been ordained in remembrance of the taking of Jericho by the blowing of Trumpets;
We need not here dissemble what P. Fagius tells us, how on the Seventh day of the Feast of Tabernacles they went seven times round the Altar, in memory of the taking of that City, the City of Palms, bearing Palm-branches in their hands;
We need not Here dissemble what P. Fagius tells us, how on the Seventh day of the Feast of Tabernacles they went seven times round the Altar, in memory of the taking of that city, the city of Palms, bearing Palm branches in their hands;
As 1. The Feast of Purim, ordain'd by Esther and Mordecai, and receiv'd by the Jews with general consent to be remembred and kept throughout every Generation, every Province, every City, every Family in Memorial of their deliverance from the Bloody Conspiracy of Haman. 2. The Feast of Dedication;
As 1. The Feast of Purim, ordained by Esther and Mordecai, and received by the jews with general consent to be remembered and kept throughout every Generation, every Province, every city, every Family in Memorial of their deliverance from the Bloody conspiracy of Haman. 2. The Feast of Dedication;
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those NONLATINALPHABET, (which our Lord honour'd with his presence) ordain'd in memory of the Dedication of the Temple and Altar made by Judas Maccaboeus after the horrid Profanations of Antiochus. 3. The Feast of Fire, which was given from Heaven,
those, (which our Lord honoured with his presence) ordained in memory of the Dedication of the Temple and Altar made by Judas Maccaboeus After the horrid Profanations of Antiochus. 3. The Feast of Fire, which was given from Heaven,
For the Church of England (and I doubt not the like of all other Reformed Churches, which have their Holy days too) hath no other end in appointing these days but as they are days of Thanksgiving to God;
For the Church of England (and I doubt not the like of all other Reformed Churches, which have their Holy days too) hath not other end in appointing these days but as they Are days of Thanksgiving to God;
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his being Preach'd to the Gentiles on the Epiphany, whereto are premis'd and subjoyn'd that of the Circumcision and Presentment of our Lord in the Temple, to shew our hope of the Conversion of the Jews,
his being Preached to the Gentiles on the Epiphany, whereto Are premised and subjoined that of the Circumcision and Presentment of our Lord in the Temple, to show our hope of the Conversion of the jews,
and that we and they must expect to be saved by one and the same Saviour. 2. Others are in contemplation of the Means whereby so great a Salvation hath been publish'd for the benefit of all mankind.
and that we and they must expect to be saved by one and the same Saviour. 2. Others Are in contemplation of the Means whereby so great a Salvation hath been published for the benefit of all mankind.
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As 1. The Descent of the Holy Ghost, for which we have our Whitsunday. 2. Our Lords being seen of Angels in order to make them his Ministring Spirits, to Minister to them that shall be Heirs of Salvation;
As 1. The Descent of the Holy Ghost, for which we have our Whitsunday. 2. Our lords being seen of Angels in order to make them his Ministering Spirits, to Minister to them that shall be Heirs of Salvation;
for which we have that of Michael and all Angels. 3. His being believed on in the World, through the Preaching and Writing of the Apostles and Evangelists,
for which we have that of Michael and all Angels. 3. His being believed on in the World, through the Preaching and Writing of the Apostles and Evangelists,
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as was that of our Lords Birth by the little less miraculous Birth of John the Baptist (the only Saint therefore whose Nativity we observe) and the dreadful Massacre of the Fourteen thousand Infants at Bethlehem: And that of his Resurrection and Ascension by the aforesaid Effusion of the Holy Ghost, the death of the Protomartyr Stephen (who saw our Lord standing at the right hand of God) and all other Saints and Martyrs their Holy lives and painful deaths.
as was that of our lords Birth by the little less miraculous Birth of John the Baptist (the only Saint Therefore whose Nativity we observe) and the dreadful Massacre of the Fourteen thousand Infants At Bethlehem: And that of his Resurrection and Ascension by the aforesaid Effusion of the Holy Ghost, the death of the Protomartyr Stephen (who saw our Lord standing At the right hand of God) and all other Saints and Martyrs their Holy lives and painful death's.
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Ye see now our Church hath not stuffed her Calendar with the Invention of the Cross of Christ, of the Head of John Baptist, the Bones of St. Luke, the Relicks of any other Martyrs, with the Names of seign'd or real Saints, that had not a special Commission to Preach the Gospel,
You see now our Church hath not stuffed her Calendar with the Invention of the Cross of christ, of the Head of John Baptist, the Bones of Saint Lycia, the Relics of any other Martyrs, with the Names of signed or real Saints, that had not a special Commission to Preach the Gospel,
and that whereon our Blessed Lord finish'd the work of our Redemption. It pleads the greatest Antiquity, as a day set apart for all Religious Performances;
and that whereon our Blessed Lord finished the work of our Redemption. It pleads the greatest Antiquity, as a day Set apart for all Religious Performances;
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that whereon St. Peter Preach'd and Converted Three thousand Souls, whereon St. Paul gave the Holy Communion and used to have his Collections for the Poor;
that whereon Saint Peter Preached and Converted Three thousand Souls, whereon Saint Paul gave the Holy Communion and used to have his Collections for the Poor;
that whereon the Primitive Christians used to Pray standing, and always forbid Fasting. A Day, which the Great Constantine took care to be wholly devoted to Divine Worship, and Christian Instruction;
that whereon the Primitive Christians used to Pray standing, and always forbid Fasting. A Day, which the Great Constantine took care to be wholly devoted to Divine Worship, and Christian Instruction;
The other Theodosius did the like, and moreover provided in case the Day of the Birth or Inauguration of the Emperor happen'd on the Lord's day, the solemnities usual in honour of the Imperial Majesty should be deferr'd till another day.
The other Theodosius did the like, and moreover provided in case the Day of the Birth or Inauguration of the Emperor happened on the Lord's day, the solemnities usual in honour of the Imperial Majesty should be deferred till Another day.
but for our Antecessors the Saxons, it is demonstrable, that they, after they became a Christian and setled People for above Three Hundred years gave the preference to this above all other Festivals,
but for our Antecessors the Saxons, it is demonstrable, that they, After they became a Christian and settled People for above Three Hundred Years gave the preference to this above all other Festivals,
The Laws of King Ina and of King Withred at the Council of Berghamsted; the Canons of the Council of Cloveshow or Cliffe held under Cuthbert Archbishop of Canterbury; the Excerptions of Egbert Archbishop of York. The Laws of King Alfred and Edward the Elder, in conjunction with Guthrun the Dane.
The Laws of King In and of King Withered At the Council of Berghamsted; the Canonas of the Council of Cloveshow or Cliff held under Cuthbert Archbishop of Canterbury; the Excerptions of Egbert Archbishop of York. The Laws of King Alfred and Edward the Elder, in conjunction with Guthrun the Dane.
The Laws of King Athelstan, King Edgar the Peaceable, and King Ethelred in a General Council of all England, and King Kanute; All take most especial care for the observance of the Lords day above others;
The Laws of King Athelstan, King Edgar the Peaceable, and King Ethelred in a General Council of all England, and King Kanute; All take most especial care for the observance of the lords day above Others;
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This is plain to any one who consults that great lover of Church and Clergy, the Learned and Industrious Sir Henry Spelman. I should not doubt to answer the Pompous Arguments that are brought to the contrary from the times of the Norman Confusions, and afterwards;
This is plain to any one who consults that great lover of Church and Clergy, the Learned and Industria Sir Henry Spelman. I should not doubt to answer the Pompous Arguments that Are brought to the contrary from the times of the Norman Confusions, and afterwards;
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Where one Church was built in Honor of our Lord, there were ten Dedicated to St. Mary; ten Ave-Maries said for one Pater-noster, and in several other things, the Mother had ten to one odds of her Son;
Where one Church was built in Honour of our Lord, there were ten Dedicated to Saint Mary; ten Ave-maries said for one Paternoster, and in several other things, the Mother had ten to one odds of her Son;
Some that have taken good pains to deliver us from the Superstitious and Judaising Doctrines of others about the Observation of our Lords day, have run into another Extreme,
some that have taken good pains to deliver us from the Superstitious and Judaizing Doctrines of Others about the Observation of our lords day, have run into Another Extreme,
Surely our Church intended a difference, when Ordaining the incomparable Litany to be always a part of the Service of the Lord's day, which is only accidentally a part of any other Festival Service;
Surely our Church intended a difference, when Ordaining the incomparable Litany to be always a part of the Service of the Lord's day, which is only accidentally a part of any other Festival Service;
and certainly the Solemn recital of the Ten Commandments, and the Fourth among them, with the same ejaculatory Prayer on the Peoples part, is very tempting to them to think that our Church had her Eye chiefly on this Day, having told us nothing of her mind to the contrary.
and Certainly the Solemn recital of the Ten commandments, and the Fourth among them, with the same ejaculatory Prayer on the Peoples part, is very tempting to them to think that our Church had her Eye chiefly on this Day, having told us nothing of her mind to the contrary.
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Nay, I think, who ever can construe English, will find how in the Homily of the Place and Time of Prayer, the far greatest stress is laid upon this day;
Nay, I think, who ever can construe English, will find how in the Homily of the Place and Time of Prayer, the Far greatest stress is laid upon this day;
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and no Comments or Distinctions have yet evinced the contrary. Add that no Apocryphal Lesson is appointed for any Lord's day throughout the whole year;
and no Comments or Distinctions have yet evinced the contrary. Add that no Apocryphal lesson is appointed for any Lord's day throughout the Whole year;
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Add how in the Explications of the said Fourth Commandment in the Catechism of King Edward VI. and in the Greater Catechism set forth in the days of Queen Elizabeth (which only is allow'd to be taught with the Lesser by the Canons of 1571. and the Canons of the first of King James ) there is no notice taken of any other but our Lords Day.
Add how in the Explications of the said Fourth Commandment in the Catechism of King Edward VI. and in the Greater Catechism Set forth in the days of Queen Elizabeth (which only is allowed to be taught with the Lesser by the Canonas of 1571. and the Canonas of the First of King James) there is no notice taken of any other but our lords Day.
And what if, after all this, Tindall said, that our Lords Day might be translated from Sunday to Monday, and Calvin would have it to Thursday, what is that to our Church? I think they are much mistaken,
And what if, After all this, Tyndale said, that our lords Day might be translated from Sunday to Monday, and calvin would have it to Thursday, what is that to our Church? I think they Are much mistaken,
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and commemorative of greater Things, which those lesser Celebrated by them, did but fore-shadow. For First, As the Deliverance out of Egypt did Typifie, our Redemption from a greater Bondage;
and commemorative of greater Things, which those lesser Celebrated by them, did but foreshadow. For First, As the Deliverance out of Egypt did Typify, our Redemption from a greater Bondage;
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Secondly, As the Feast of Weeks did commemorate the giving of the Law upon Mount Sinai, so doth our Whit-Sunday the publishing of the Law of the Spirit or Doctrine of the Gospel upon Mount Sion, in a no less extraordinary manner, upon the same day;
Secondly, As the Feast of Weeks did commemorate the giving of the Law upon Mount Sinai, so does our Pentecost the publishing of the Law of the Spirit or Doctrine of the Gospel upon Mount Sion, in a no less extraordinary manner, upon the same day;
Thirdly, If the Feast of Tabernacles did prefigure our Lords Nativity (as the Learned Mede not unhappily conjectures) for then the Word was made Flesh and Tabernacled among us;
Thirdly, If the Feast of Tabernacles did prefigure our lords Nativity (as the Learned Mede not unhappily Conjectures) for then the Word was made Flesh and Tabernacled among us;
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I will not meddle with the contemporising those two great Feasts (much hath been said pro and con ) but instead thereof, ask how or when that Prophecy of Zachary was fulfill'd,
I will not meddle with the contemporising those two great Feasts (much hath been said Pro and con) but instead thereof, ask how or when that Prophecy of Zachary was fulfilled,
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or shall come against Jerusalem (for so it may be rendred, and is by the Chaldee, Syriack and Arabick; 〈 ◊ 〉 the Latin of Arias Montanus and the Tigurin Translators, rendred in the present or future Tense) shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts,
or shall come against Jerusalem (for so it may be rendered, and is by the Chaldee, Syriac and Arabic; 〈 ◊ 〉 the Latin of Arias Montanus and the Tigurine Translators, rendered in the present or future Tense) shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts,
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See Nehem. c. 8. v. 14, and 17. For, according to the Law but newly read to the People, they that kept that Feast were to be Israelites born. See Levit. 23.42. when yet of the Passover strangers were bound to eat.
See Nehemiah c. 8. v. 14, and 17. For, according to the Law but newly read to the People, they that kept that Feast were to be Israelites born. See Levit. 23.42. when yet of the Passover Strangers were bound to eat.
For whereas on the first day they Offer'd thirteen Bullocks, on the second twelve, and so abated every day one, insomuch that on the seventh day there were but seven Offer'd,
For whereas on the First day they Offered thirteen Bullocks, on the second twelve, and so abated every day one, insomuch that on the seventh day there were but seven Offered,
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This (say they) signifies the gradual diminution of the Nations, until they should all submit to the Kingdom of the Messiah, who was to be the desire of all Nations.
This (say they) signifies the gradual diminution of the nations, until they should all submit to the Kingdom of the Messiah, who was to be the desire of all nations.
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Thirdly, And now after these, why may not the Memories of the Apostles be preserv'd on certain days, whereon, without doing any Worship to them, we bless God for the excellent Graces and Virtues, wherewith he inabled them to be successful Preachers and Champions of the Holy Gospel;
Thirdly, And now After these, why may not the Memories of the Apostles be preserved on certain days, whereon, without doing any Worship to them, we bless God for the excellent Graces and Virtues, wherewith he enabled them to be successful Preachers and Champions of the Holy Gospel;
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so successful that among other Nations, We in this Outskirt of the World, in this remote Isle, heard the joyful Sound, within five years after our Lords Ascension (that is,
so successful that among other nations, We in this Outskirt of the World, in this remote Isle, herd the joyful Found, within five Years After our lords Ascension (that is,
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before Rome it self) according to Gildas? I say, why on those days, which God hath made so remarkable with the Martyrdoms of the Apostles, should we not glorifie God on that behalf? These were according to St. Paul (Eph. 2.20.) the Founders under our Lord, of the Christian Church,
before Room it self) according to Gildas? I say, why on those days, which God hath made so remarkable with the Martyrdoms of the Apostles, should we not Glorify God on that behalf? These were according to Saint Paul (Ephesians 2.20.) the Founders under our Lord, of the Christian Church,
and the Representatives of the same according to the Revelation of St. John, and the Patriarchs of us Gentiles, by whose Ministry all the Kingdoms of the World have become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ.
and the Representatives of the same according to the Revelation of Saint John, and the Patriarchs of us Gentiles, by whose Ministry all the Kingdoms of the World have become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of his christ.
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Shall the Founders of small Guilds and Fraternities be honour'd with yearly Celebrities in every City and Country, they that only gave their temporal Goods, which they could not long keep;
Shall the Founders of small Guilds and Fraternities be honoured with yearly Celebrities in every city and Country, they that only gave their temporal Goods, which they could not long keep;
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and shall those great Hero's, the Founders of the Ancientest, Largest and most Noble Society (whereof we all boast to be Members) that resisted unto Blood,
and shall those great Hero's, the Founders of the Ancientest, Largest and most Noble Society (whereof we all boast to be Members) that resisted unto Blood,
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There is a great deal of secret Atheism lurks in mens hearts, and would grow more rampant in their lives, were not such days as these stated and fix'd to put some stop to their Mad Careir.
There is a great deal of secret Atheism lurks in men's hearts, and would grow more rampant in their lives, were not such days as these stated and fixed to put Some stop to their Mad Career.
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It hath been observed by judicious Travellours, that were it not for the keeping of some Holy days, the Christian Religion would be in a manner lost among the poor Greeks and others under the Turkish Dominions;
It hath been observed by judicious Travellers, that were it not for the keeping of Some Holy days, the Christian Religion would be in a manner lost among the poor Greeks and Others under the Turkish Dominions;
and I am afraid, even among us, who should know better, were not times, as well as places, set apart for Divine Worship, the common People would soon Heathenise,
and I am afraid, even among us, who should know better, were not times, as well as places, Set apart for Divine Worship, the Common People would soon Heathenise,
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Sixthly and Lastly, Upon this Ground of ordaining Holy-days, because God hath made them signal by some extraordinary benefit then conferr'd, I think we may soon answer several of those little Objections that us'd to be made against them.
Sixthly and Lastly, Upon this Ground of ordaining Holy-days, Because God hath made them signal by Some extraordinary benefit then conferred, I think we may soon answer several of those little Objections that used to be made against them.
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and are still great examples of Virtue to us, yet they were not, could not be any ways instrumental to the Publication and Propagation of that Gospel, upon which we ground our Faith and Salvation;
and Are still great Examples of Virtue to us, yet they were not, could not be any ways instrumental to the Publication and Propagation of that Gospel, upon which we ground our Faith and Salvation;
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but such as are rehearsed upon the greater Festivals of our Lords Incarnation, Resurrection, Ascension, &c. That they did not, could not suffer Martyrdom,
but such as Are rehearsed upon the greater Festivals of our lords Incarnation, Resurrection, Ascension, etc. That they did not, could not suffer Martyrdom,
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And therefore when they farther object, the Sunday collect gives place to that of the Saints, Philip and James are feign to share one day between them,
And Therefore when they farther Object, the Sunday collect gives place to that of the Saints, Philip and James Are feign to share one day between them,
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they run upon a fond mistake, as if we did Worship to any of them upon those days, which they could not surely have done, had they read the Collects proper for those days.
they run upon a found mistake, as if we did Worship to any of them upon those days, which they could not surely have done, had they read the Collects proper for those days.
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and then if we have opportunity, let us partake of that Holy Feast of the Body and Blood, a Feast which he hath not only instituted but wonderfully made of himself, a Feast whose name and end is NONLATINALPHABET, Thanksgiving.
and then if we have opportunity, let us partake of that Holy Feast of the Body and Blood, a Feast which he hath not only instituted but wonderfully made of himself, a Feast whose name and end is, Thanksgiving.
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What should we render to the Lord for all his benefits towards us, but according to our Psalmist, Ps. 116.12. Take the Cup of Salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.
What should we render to the Lord for all his benefits towards us, but according to our Psalmist, Ps. 116.12. Take the Cup of Salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.
And then, when we have made a difference between the Holy and the Common day by a more plentiful Table, testifie our farther thankfulness and due resentment of Gods Mercy, by works of Mercy and Charity.
And then, when we have made a difference between the Holy and the Common day by a more plentiful Table, testify our farther thankfulness and due resentment of God's Mercy, by works of Mercy and Charity.
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Fasted for strife and debate, and smote with the Fist of wickedness, and exacted all their labours, they brought forth their Bills and Bonds, NONLATINALPHABET,
Fasted for strife and debate, and smote with the Fist of wickedness, and exacted all their labours, they brought forth their Bills and Bonds,,
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I could tell you how our Saxon Laws provided, that no Man should be put to death upon the Lords day, that the Ordeal Tryal should not be undergone upon any Feast or Fast day,
I could tell you how our Saxon Laws provided, that no Man should be put to death upon the lords day, that the Ordeal Trial should not be undergone upon any Feast or Fast day,
and come in the last place to enquire what are the causes of the great and general neglect of these days, which the Lord hath made so signal and worthy to be observed.
and come in the last place to inquire what Are the Causes of the great and general neglect of these days, which the Lord hath made so signal and worthy to be observed.
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First, Superstition, even the Superstition of those men that are most afraid of, or most declame against Superstition, their conceit is no less Superstitious,
First, Superstition, even the Superstition of those men that Are most afraid of, or most declaim against Superstition, their conceit is no less Superstitious,
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than their Notation is fond, in making it to be, Quicquid super statutum, I would ask them in this case, what Statute have they that forbids the keeping of any other day, besides the Lords day? 1. If they say, God is the Lord of time,
than their Notation is found, in making it to be, Quicquid super Statutum, I would ask them in this case, what Statute have they that forbids the keeping of any other day, beside the lords day? 1. If they say, God is the Lord of time,
and may therefore more strictly require the seventh of you for his own service; they are no more a Command, than that in Gen. 3.19. In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread.
and may Therefore more strictly require the seventh of you for his own service; they Are no more a Command, than that in Gen. 3.19. In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bred.
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But the practice of the Objectors who have indicted Fasts and Thanksgivings on working days, when and as often as they pleas'd, is Confutation enough to the Objection.
But the practice of the Objectors who have indicted Fasts and Thanksgivings on working days, when and as often as they pleased, is Confutation enough to the Objection.
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and to give thanks yearly on those days whereon those Benefits were bestow'd, rather than any other is so Natural, hath so great a congruity in it, that the Objectors themselves choose to do so.
and to give thanks yearly on those days whereon those Benefits were bestowed, rather than any other is so Natural, hath so great a congruity in it, that the Objectors themselves choose to do so.
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But let them tell me, is there any more of man in keeping an Easter - day than a Fifth of November, in praising of God for the first planting of the Christian Religion,
But let them tell me, is there any more of man in keeping an Easter - day than a Fifth of November, in praising of God for the First planting of the Christian Religion,
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and the Seven days that King Hezekiah kept at the Feast of Unleavened bread over and above what the Law Commanded, 2 Chron. 30.23. Of the four Fasts in Zech. 8.19.
and the Seven days that King Hezekiah kept At the Feast of Unleavened bred over and above what the Law Commanded, 2 Chronicles 30.23. Of the four Fasts in Zechariah 8.19.
yet no separation was made from Publick Communion with that Church, and therefore every Imperfection can be no just cause of Separation, nor every Supererogation.
yet no separation was made from Public Communion with that Church, and Therefore every Imperfection can be no just cause of Separation, nor every Supererogation.
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I will give three notorious Instances, whereof two concern Festivals. The First shall be touching the Feast of Tabernacles, whereof we read, Nehem. 8.17.
I will give three notorious Instances, whereof two concern Festivals. The First shall be touching the Feast of Tabernacles, whereof we read, Nehemiah 8.17.
and that throughout the most flourishing time of that Church, although it was expresly Commanded no less than four times in Moses. It is a wonder how it came to pass that neither David, nor Hezekiah, nor Samuel, nor Jehoiadah, nor any other reforming King, zealous Priest,
and that throughout the most flourishing time of that Church, although it was expressly Commanded no less than four times in Moses. It is a wonder how it Come to pass that neither David, nor Hezekiah, nor Samuel, nor Jehoiada, nor any other reforming King, zealous Priest,
or inspired Prophet, no answer by Ʋrim and Thummim corrected this neglect in so many Ages, in all which time we find no secession made from the Church that then was.
or inspired Prophet, no answer by Ʋrim and Thummim corrected this neglect in so many Ages, in all which time we find no secession made from the Church that then was.
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nor prune thy Vineyard, &c. And now see the Omission in the Punishment (threatned, Levit. 26.34, &c.) inflicted, 2 Chron. 36.21. — untill the Land had injoyed her Sabbaths;
nor prune thy Vineyard, etc. And now see the Omission in the Punishment (threatened, Levit. 26.34, etc.) inflicted, 2 Chronicles 36.21. — until the Land had enjoyed her Sabbaths;
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My Third Instance (tho not so near a kin, yet not altogether forreign to our business) shall be of a sin of Commission against a most plain and positive Command, in Levit. 17.3.
My Third Instance (though not so near a kin, yet not altogether foreign to our business) shall be of a since of Commission against a most plain and positive Command, in Levit. 17.3.
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or Lamb, or Goat in the Camp, or that killeth it out of the Camp and bringeth it not to the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, to Offer an Offering to the Lord before the Tabernacle of the Lord, Blood shall be imputed to that man, he hath shed Blood,
or Lamb, or Goat in the Camp, or that kills it out of the Camp and brings it not to the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, to Offer an Offering to the Lord before the Tabernacle of the Lord, Blood shall be imputed to that man, he hath shed Blood,
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And yet, according to some the High Places were frequented soon after the days of Joshua and continued till the most thorough reformation of Hezekiah; and that space makes near upon Seven hundred years:
And yet, according to Some the High Places were frequented soon After the days of joshua and continued till the most thorough Reformation of Hezekiah; and that Molle makes near upon Seven hundred Years:
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It is said of Solomon himself, 1 Kings 3.3. Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the ways of David his Father, only he Sacrificed and burnt Incense in high places;
It is said of Solomon himself, 1 Kings 3.3. Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the ways of David his Father, only he Sacrificed and burned Incense in high places;
of that there need be no doubt. Nor was it his sin alone, the People did so too, 1 Kings 3.2. Ye cannot think Rehoboam and Abija discontinued those High Places, when ye find it an abatement in the Characters of those two good Kings, Asa and Jehosaphat, 1 Kings 15.14. 2 Chron. 15.17. and 20.33. that they were not taken away.
of that there need be no doubt. Nor was it his since alone, the People did so too, 1 Kings 3.2. You cannot think Rehoboam and Abijah discontinued those High Places, when you find it an abatement in the Characters of those two good Kings, Asa and Jehoshaphat, 1 Kings 15.14. 2 Chronicles 15.17. and 20.33. that they were not taken away.
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Jehoram was so far from removing the old that he made new ones, c. 21.11. The same exception is made in the Character of Amaziah, 2 Kings 14.4. and his Son Azariah c. 15.4. and his Son Jotham, v. 35. But the High Places were not removed, &c. Ahaz exceeded Jehoram in multiplying those forbidden Places, 2 Chron. 28.4, 25. at last came resolute Hezekiah and he swept them all away.
jehoram was so Far from removing the old that he made new ones, c. 21.11. The same exception is made in the Character of Amaziah, 2 Kings 14.4. and his Son Azariah c. 15.4. and his Son Jotham, v. 35. But the High Places were not removed, etc. Ahaz exceeded jehoram in multiplying those forbidden Places, 2 Chronicles 28.4, 25. At last Come resolute Hezekiah and he swept them all away.
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insomuch that though totally removed by Hezekiah they were so restored by his Son Manasseh, that, notwithstanding his deep Repentance and earnest Reformation of all other things, these stood still, 2. Chron. 33.17. Nevertheless the People did Sacrifice still in the High Places, yet unto the Lord their God only;
insomuch that though totally removed by Hezekiah they were so restored by his Son Manasses, that, notwithstanding his deep Repentance and earnest Reformation of all other things, these stood still, 2. Chronicles 33.17. Nevertheless the People did Sacrifice still in the High Places, yet unto the Lord their God only;
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I say three great Instances, and I may dare to challenge any Man living to give any one Instance of so gross corruption and declension from the Commands of our Lord in this our Church of England. Surely none will alledge the Omission of the Womens Veil,
I say three great Instances, and I may Dare to challenge any Man living to give any one Instance of so gross corruption and declension from the Commands of our Lord in this our Church of England. Surely none will allege the Omission of the Women's Veil,
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for by such Allegations they will accuse themselves, and afford more matter of Argument against their own Superstition and Separation. But I hasten, and say
for by such Allegations they will accuse themselves, and afford more matter of Argument against their own Superstition and Separation. But I hasten, and say
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Secondly, Profaneness is another cause of the neglect of the Holy Festivals. Too many there are that have a secret quarrel against all serious Religion;
Secondly, Profaneness is Another cause of the neglect of the Holy Festivals. Too many there Are that have a secret quarrel against all serious Religion;
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neither for Person, nor Thing, nor Place, nor Time. 1. As for Persons, they make nothing to miscall and deride, misreport and belibel them unseen and unheard.
neither for Person, nor Thing, nor Place, nor Time. 1. As for Persons, they make nothing to miscall and deride, misreport and belibel them unseen and unheard.
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when you come to crave their Benevolence for the building or repairing of them; they are as ready as Judas to say, Quorsum perditio haec? 4ly. and Lastly, For Times, all days are alike to them, as appears by their neglect of the Prayers of the Church and other duties proper to them.
when you come to crave their Benevolence for the building or repairing of them; they Are as ready as Judas to say, Quorsum Perdition haec? 4ly. and Lastly, For Times, all days Are alike to them, as appears by their neglect of the Prayers of the Church and other duties proper to them.
and so occasioning great Confluences of People, in process of time Grants were obtain'd to Authorise and Perpetuate those Meetings, which turn'd of themselves from the sale of seemingly holy to that of really useful things:
and so occasioning great Confluences of People, in process of time Grants were obtained to Authorise and Perpetuate those Meetings, which turned of themselves from the sale of seemingly holy to that of really useful things:
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Or whatever were the cause, it is certain, if Fairs did not borrow their name from Feriae, they have robb'd them in most places of the Religion that belongs to them.
Or whatever were the cause, it is certain, if Fairs did not borrow their name from Feriae, they have robbed them in most places of the Religion that belongs to them.
In the mean time let us all do what we can in our own spheres and capacities to preserve that value and veneration, which is due to all that is called Holy.
In the mean time let us all doe what we can in our own spheres and capacities to preserve that valve and veneration, which is due to all that is called Holy.
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And then, whatever is therefore Holy, because it hath a proper Relation to God, and is therefore as it were appropriated to him, let us use and behave our selves towards the same as such.
And then, whatever is Therefore Holy, Because it hath a proper Relation to God, and is Therefore as it were appropriated to him, let us use and behave our selves towards the same as such.
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because of the Relation which he stands in to God, and the usefulness which he may be of to Man. And for Places, let us Honor them, not by keeping a distance from them,
Because of the Relation which he Stands in to God, and the usefulness which he may be of to Man. And for Places, let us Honour them, not by keeping a distance from them,
Lastly, For Times, let us sanctifie them in like manner, and, while we join with the Church in her Prayers, possess our selves with a deep sense of the Blessing, which we then commemorate,
Lastly, For Times, let us sanctify them in like manner, and, while we join with the Church in her Prayers, possess our selves with a deep sense of the Blessing, which we then commemorate,
and the weightiness of that Religion, which consists of so many Mysteries, and hath been Confirm'd and Convey'd to us by so many Miracles and Martyrdoms.
and the weightiness of that Religion, which consists of so many Mysteres, and hath been Confirmed and Conveyed to us by so many Miracles and Martyrdoms.
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All this let us practise, that we may, and till we do arrive thither, where there will be no Sun nor Temple ( Rev. 21. v. 22, 23.) distinction of Time nor Place, nor Persons neither;
All this let us practise, that we may, and till we do arrive thither, where there will be no Sun nor Temple (Rev. 21. v. 22, 23.) distinction of Time nor Place, nor Persons neither;
but all shall be Kings and Priests unto God, and keep an Eternal Sabbath, or day of Holy rest, World without End. For which Happy and Glorious State God of his Infinite Goodness fit us,
but all shall be Kings and Priests unto God, and keep an Eternal Sabbath, or day of Holy rest, World without End. For which Happy and Glorious State God of his Infinite goodness fit us,
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