Apostolical communion in the Church of England, asserted and applied for the cure of divisions: in a sermon preached in the Cathedral-Church of St. Peter, Exon: and since enlarged. By Tho. Long, B.D. and one of the prebendaries.
and to this the Text guides even to Mount Sion, and to the City of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem and to an innumerable company of Angels, to the General Assembly and Church of the First-born, which are written in Heaven,
and to this the Text guides even to Mount Sion, and to the city of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem and to an innumerable company of Angels, to the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, which Are written in Heaven,
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Church-Communion is my present Subject, concerning which I observe these three parts in the Text. I. The ground and foundation of Apostolical Communion:
Church-Communion is my present Subject, Concerning which I observe these three parts in the Text. I. The ground and Foundation of Apostolical Communion:
And truly our fellowship is with the Father, &c. That I may the better fix your meditations on my discourse, and that upon the Text, I shall give you the Substance of both, in this short Argument.
And truly our fellowship is with the Father, etc. That I may the better fix your meditations on my discourse, and that upon the Text, I shall give you the Substance of both, in this short Argument.
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That Church, which holds Communion with Christ and his Apostles, in Doctrine, Government, and Worship, is a true Member of Christs Church, in which Salvation may be had:
That Church, which holds Communion with christ and his Apostles, in Doctrine, Government, and Worship, is a true Member of Christ Church, in which Salvation may be had:
The Proposition being sufficiently proved, I shall, for the greater perspicuity, prove the Assumption gradually, according to the parts into which I divided the Text, And shew,
The Proposition being sufficiently proved, I shall, for the greater perspicuity, prove the Assump gradually, according to the parts into which I divided the Text, And show,
Those dissenting Ministers, that presented to the Parliament their Reasons for Reformation of the publick Doctrine, &c. did assure us in the first words, that it was far from their thoughts, to oppose or disparage, orthodox Doctrine; a well composed Liturgy; Rites for decency and order; Ordination of Ministers; Apostolical Episcopacy; and due Rules of Discipline.
Those dissenting Ministers, that presented to the Parliament their Reasons for Reformation of the public Doctrine, etc. did assure us in the First words, that it was Far from their thoughts, to oppose or disparage, orthodox Doctrine; a well composed Liturgy; Rites for decency and order; Ordination of Ministers; Apostolical Episcopacy; and due Rules of Discipline.
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Pray we therefore, That he who promised the holy Spirit to them that ask it, would pour down such plentiful measures and operations of it, into the hearts of this people, that as we all profess his holy Name,
prey we Therefore, That he who promised the holy Spirit to them that ask it, would pour down such plentiful measures and operations of it, into the hearts of this people, that as we all profess his holy Name,
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And so I begin with the first part of the Text, viz. The ground and foundation of Apostolical Communion, (which is), the Doctrine delivered in the Scriptures of the New Testament, wherein the Church of England doth hold Communion with Christ and his Apostles.
And so I begin with the First part of the Text, viz. The ground and Foundation of Apostolical Communion, (which is), the Doctrine Delivered in the Scriptures of the New Testament, wherein the Church of England does hold Communion with christ and his Apostles.
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The things of which the Apostles were eye and ear-witnesses from the beginning of the Gospel, that word of life, that was spoken by the wisdom of God, attested by a voice from Heaven, accompanied by the power of God in such variety of Miracles, is the only infallible foundation of our Faith and Communion;
The things of which the Apostles were eye and Ear-witnesses from the beginning of the Gospel, that word of life, that was spoken by the Wisdom of God, attested by a voice from Heaven, accompanied by the power of God in such variety of Miracles, is the only infallible Foundation of our Faith and Communion;
There have been little less than Miracles wrought in our generation, but if, as our Saviour intimates there should be Miracles indeed, done in the midst of us, there are a sort of Pharisaical persons, that would oppose still.
There have been little less than Miracles wrought in our generation, but if, as our Saviour intimates there should be Miracles indeed, done in the midst of us, there Are a sort of Pharisaical Persons, that would oppose still.
I shall therefore take it as granted, that we do believe those things which Christ and his Apostles have declared unto us in the books of the New Testament, and that in them we have the will of God declared unto us, concerning all such things as are necessary to our Salvation;
I shall Therefore take it as granted, that we do believe those things which christ and his Apostles have declared unto us in the books of the New Testament, and that in them we have the will of God declared unto us, Concerning all such things as Are necessary to our Salvation;
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Yet because there is no truth so clear, but some unhappy men may perplex, and controvert it, in case the wisdom of God in the Scripture be not thought sufficient, to put to silence the ignorance of foolish men ▪ the Church of England declared at the beginning of the Reformation, her readiness to submit to the decrees of the four first General Councels,
Yet Because there is no truth so clear, but Some unhappy men may perplex, and controvert it, in case the Wisdom of God in the Scripture be not Thought sufficient, to put to silence the ignorance of foolish men ▪ the Church of England declared At the beginning of the Reformation, her readiness to submit to the decrees of the four First General Counsels,
many of whom, could say of the Apostle, as they of Christ, That which we have seen and heard, (from their own mouths and writings), declare we unto you. Nevertheless, we give not the Councils a power to make new Articles of Faith,
many of whom, could say of the Apostle, as they of christ, That which we have seen and herd, (from their own mouths and writings), declare we unto you. Nevertheless, we give not the Councils a power to make new Articles of Faith,
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First, Concerning the holy Scriptures, viz. All the Books of the Old and New Testament, which are now commonly received by us, that they contain all things necessary to Salvation;
First, Concerning the holy Scriptures, viz. All the Books of the Old and New Testament, which Are now commonly received by us, that they contain all things necessary to Salvation;
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nor may so expound one place of Scripture, that it be made to contradict another; and that it obtrude nothing else to be believed as necessary to Salvation.
nor may so expound one place of Scripture, that it be made to contradict Another; and that it obtrude nothing Else to be believed as necessary to Salvation.
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There is yet another Summary of Christian Faith, wherein we hold Communion with the Apostles, viz. The Apostles Creed, of the Original whereof, I think fit to give you this brief account.
There is yet Another Summary of Christian Faith, wherein we hold Communion with the Apostles, viz. The Apostles Creed, of the Original whereof, I think fit to give you this brief account.
Now the Apostles baptizing for the most part, such as were of years of discretion, did teach them also, i.e. did catechize and instruct them, in the mysteries of that Faith into which they were baptized;
Now the Apostles baptizing for the most part, such as were of Years of discretion, did teach them also, i.e. did catechise and instruct them, in the Mysteres of that Faith into which they were baptised;
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so likewise the Trinity of Persons in the unity of the Godhead. Of this Faith it was required, that they which were of discretion, should make profession, before their admission to Baptism.
so likewise the Trinity of Persons in the unity of the Godhead. Of this Faith it was required, that they which were of discretion, should make profession, before their admission to Baptism.
yea, and Titus, whom St. Paul calls his own Son, according to the common Faith, is supposed by Bishop Davenant to have made the like Profession. And Calvin on Heb. 6.2.
yea, and Titus, whom Saint Paul calls his own Son, according to the Common Faith, is supposed by Bishop Davenant to have made the like Profession. And calvin on Hebrew 6.2.
So that the Apostles, having planted many Churches before the Scriptures were written, and being (shortly after the day of Pentecost ) according to their commission, to depart into several Countries, they did then, as the Ancients affirm, sum up the Articles of Christian Faith,
So that the Apostles, having planted many Churches before the Scriptures were written, and being (shortly After the day of Pentecost) according to their commission, to depart into several Countries, they did then, as the Ancients affirm, sum up the Articles of Christian Faith,
and left them as a depositum in all the Churches which they had planted, to be the standard of incorrupt Doctrine, by which young and old should be instructed.
and left them as a depositum in all the Churches which they had planted, to be the standard of incorrupt Doctrine, by which young and old should be instructed.
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Of this we have memorials in most of their Epistles, which (all know) were not written till after the plantation of those Churches to whom they were written.
Of this we have memorials in most of their Epistles, which (all know) were not written till After the plantation of those Churches to whom they were written.
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Thus St. Paul mentioneth, the Form of Doctrine delivered to the Church at Rome. The Foundation laid by him in the Church of Corinth. The NONLATINALPHABET the measure of the Rule, which he used in preaching of the Gospel, which by an Emphasis he calls, the Canon, commended to the Galatians. And to the Ephesians, the Foundation.
Thus Saint Paul mentioneth, the From of Doctrine Delivered to the Church At Room. The Foundation laid by him in the Church of Corinth. The the measure of the Rule, which he used in preaching of the Gospel, which by an Emphasis he calls, the Canon, commended to the Galatians. And to the Ephesians, the Foundation.
for if they had a Rule of Faith before the Canon of the Scriptures was sealed, (which was not till St. Johns death), what can we suppose to have been that Rule, beside the Apostles Creed.
for if they had a Rule of Faith before the Canon of the Scriptures was sealed, (which was not till Saint Johns death), what can we suppose to have been that Rule, beside the Apostles Creed.
Irenaeus says, The Church that is planted throughout the whole World, did receive from the Apostles and their Disciples, that Faith which is in One God the Father Almighty.
Irnaeus Says, The Church that is planted throughout the Whole World, did receive from the Apostles and their Disciples, that Faith which is in One God the Father Almighty.
The very use of Catechising, which is from the Apostles days, doth evince, that there were grounds of Christian Religion, by which they were to be instructed.
The very use of Catechising, which is from the Apostles days, does evince, that there were grounds of Christian Religion, by which they were to be instructed.
And in one word, whereas the Niceue and Athanasian Creeds, are but expositions of the Apostles, in those Articles that were opposed in their days, we may conclude, that it was more ancient than they.
And in one word, whereas the Niceue and Athanasian Creeds, Are but expositions of the Apostles, in those Articles that were opposed in their days, we may conclude, that it was more ancient than they.
I have enlarged my discourse in this particular, because the use of it is generally omitted by divers Persons, in their gathered Congregations, to whom I commend the opinion of Calvin, viz. that by great consent of the Fathers, it was attributed to the Apostles,
I have enlarged my discourse in this particular, Because the use of it is generally omitted by diverse Persons, in their gathered Congregations, to whom I commend the opinion of calvin, viz. that by great consent of the Father's, it was attributed to the Apostles,
I conclude this, with the resolution of our late martyr'd Soveraign, I shall believe, that the Apostles Creed was made by them, (such reverence do I bear to the traditions of the Church),
I conclude this, with the resolution of our late martyred Sovereign, I shall believe, that the Apostles Creed was made by them, (such Reverence do I bear to the traditions of the Church),
Now that the Church of England hath Communion with the Apostles in this part of their Doctrine, appears first, In requiring the profession thereof, at Baptism ▪ viva voce, from them that are of competent age;
Now that the Church of England hath Communion with the Apostles in this part of their Doctrine, appears First, In requiring the profession thereof, At Baptism ▪ viva voce, from them that Are of competent age;
or by good consequence is concluded from the Scriptures, agreeable to the Analogy of Faith, and Judgment of the primitive Fathers and Councils ▪ to whose Institutions our Church directed as nigh as possibly she could, not only he• Doctrine,
or by good consequence is concluded from the Scriptures, agreeable to the Analogy of Faith, and Judgement of the primitive Father's and Councils ▪ to whose Institutions our Church directed as High as possibly she could, not only he• Doctrine,
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nor by Private Reason, as the Socinians; nor by pretended Revelations, as the Anabaptists we do not keep those Treasures from the people, under the Lock of a strange Language,
nor by Private Reason, as the socinians; nor by pretended Revelations, as the Anabaptists we do not keep those Treasures from the people, under the Lock of a strange Language,
contrary to what the Apostle says, If I or an Angel from heaven preach any other doctrine, &c. •or doth our Church take authority, to •mpose new Articles of Faith,
contrary to what the Apostle Says, If I or an Angel from heaven preach any other Doctrine, etc. •or does our Church take Authority, to •mpose new Articles of Faith,
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as the Council of Trent did, a whole dozen at once, teaching for Doctrines the commandments of men, such as the Supremacy and Infallibility of the Pope, of worshipping Angels and Images, Prayers for the dead, Invocation of Saints and Angels; the Doctrines of Merits; Purgatory and Pardons;
as the Council of Trent did, a Whole dozen At once, teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of men, such as the Supremacy and Infallibility of the Pope, of worshipping Angels and Images, Prayers for the dead, Invocation of Saints and Angels; the Doctrines of Merits; Purgatory and Pardons;
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these •old not the Head, as the Apostle says. And we equally abhor the Doctrine of the Socinians, against the Godhead of our Saviour, and of the Holy Ghost.
these •old not the Head, as the Apostle Says. And we equally abhor the Doctrine of the socinians, against the Godhead of our Saviour, and of the Holy Ghost.
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The Doctrine of the Anabaptists, against Magistrates and Ministers, such as the Doctrine of Resistance, which John Goodwin said was reserved to be made known in this last generation;
The Doctrine of the Anabaptists, against Magistrates and Ministers, such as the Doctrine of Resistance, which John Goodwyn said was reserved to be made known in this last generation;
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And after all this, to object the Sentiments of private Doctors, contrary to the publick Edicts of the Church, is but a vexatious and impertinent quarrel, of such as have nothing else to object, as indeed they have not:
And After all this, to Object the Sentiments of private Doctors, contrary to the public Edicts of the Church, is but a vexatious and impertinent quarrel, of such as have nothing Else to Object, as indeed they have not:
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instead therefore of heaping up concessions, I shall make this one observation, that after our late Reformers had covenanted to reform our Church in Doctrine, the House of Lords, who had then the power of admitting all Incumbents to their Benefices, permitted none to be legally invested, who had not first read and subscribed the Book of Articles, which the Church doth declare, were set forth for avoiding of diversity of Opinions,
instead Therefore of heaping up concessions, I shall make this one observation, that After our late Reformers had covenanted to reform our Church in Doctrine, the House of lords, who had then the power of admitting all Incumbents to their Benefices, permitted none to be legally invested, who had not First read and subscribed the Book of Articles, which the Church does declare, were Set forth for avoiding of diversity of Opinions,
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for, as to that pretence, of the doubtfulness of them, because some words may have divers significations, it may as well be objected against the Scriptures, in which are some things hard to be understood.
for, as to that pretence, of the doubtfulness of them, Because Some words may have diverse significations, it may as well be objected against the Scriptures, in which Are Some things hard to be understood.
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And here it is very seasonable to mind the people also, to continue their communion with the Church in her Apostolical Doctrine, in that sense which some learned Expositors give of it, on Act. 4.42. viz. in the exercise of that Doctrine, or in hearing the Apostles preach;
And Here it is very seasonable to mind the people also, to continue their communion with the Church in her Apostolical Doctrine, in that sense which Some learned Expositors give of it, on Act. 4.42. viz. in the exercise of that Doctrine, or in hearing the Apostles preach;
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for, if it be the Churches Precept, and the Preachers Practise, not to teach any thing, but what is agreeable to the Doctrine of the Old and New Testament,
for, if it be the Churches Precept, and the Preachers practice, not to teach any thing, but what is agreeable to the Doctrine of the Old and New Testament,
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could we be content with Manna; and not long for the rank Onions and Flesh-Pots of Aegypt; and with the Prodigal, leave our Fathers house, where is Bread enough, to feed with Swine, in exotick and strange Modes of Worship;
could we be content with Manna; and not long for the rank Onions and Flesh-Pots of Egypt; and with the Prodigal, leave our Father's house, where is Bred enough, to feed with Swine, in exotic and strange Modes of Worship;
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for as the Apostles says, we are not as many that corrupt the word of God, mixing the waters of Siloam that run softly, with the waters of Marah, strife and bitterness;
for as the Apostles Says, we Are not as many that corrupt the word of God, mixing the waters of Siloam that run softly, with the waters of Marah, strife and bitterness;
and receive with meekness the sincere Milk of the Word, we might have it from the Breasts of our Mother, that hath born and nourished us hitherto, more plentifully than from all those pretenders, who,
and receive with meekness the sincere Milk of the Word, we might have it from the Breasts of our Mother, that hath born and nourished us hitherto, more plentifully than from all those pretenders, who,
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What can the Leaders of a people, that cause them to err, and separate from a true Church, where all things necessary to Salvation may be had, plead in their excuse? If they say, they preach the same Doctrine as we;
What can the Leaders of a people, that cause them to err, and separate from a true Church, where all things necessary to Salvation may be had, plead in their excuse? If they say, they preach the same Doctrine as we;
How severely doth St. Paul chide the Corinthians, not for following false Teachers, but for making factions for true ones, I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, and I of Christ. Christ himself must not be pleaded in opposition to the Ordinances and Unity of the Church;
How severely does Saint Paul chide the Corinthians, not for following false Teachers, but for making factions for true ones, I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, and I of christ. christ himself must not be pleaded in opposition to the Ordinances and Unity of the Church;
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When men begin to blow the Trumpet to Division, and cry, Every to his Tents, they do, ipso facto, proclaim, We have no Portion or Communion with the Church.
When men begin to blow the Trumpet to Division, and cry, Every to his Tents, they do, ipso facto, proclaim, We have no Portion or Communion with the Church.
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when therefore we read of fellowship with the Apostles, we may not understand it of a confused parity, either between the Ministers of Christ and his people,
when Therefore we read of fellowship with the Apostles, we may not understand it of a confused parity, either between the Ministers of christ and his people,
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for we may both see and hear that the contrary hath been from the beginning. Our Saviour appointed other seventy, which were not of the same rank with the Apostles.
for we may both see and hear that the contrary hath been from the beginning. Our Saviour appointed other seventy, which were not of the same rank with the Apostles.
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when that Flock increased, and the planting and confirming of Churches abroad, called them from their immediate superintendency, they found out fit persons to whom they derived their own ordinary authority, for the government of such Churches as they had planted;
when that Flock increased, and the planting and confirming of Churches abroad, called them from their immediate superintendency, they found out fit Persons to whom they derived their own ordinary Authority, for the government of such Churches as they had planted;
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St. James had his successors at Jerusalem, St. Mark at Alexandria; St. Peter and St. Paul, the one being the Apostle of the Jews that believed, the other of the Gentiles, had their successors at Rome; St. Paul being to go into Macedonia, left Timothy at Ephesus, and Titus at Crete, to succeed him in the Government of those Churches.
Saint James had his Successors At Jerusalem, Saint Mark At Alexandria; Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the one being the Apostle of the jews that believed, the other of the Gentiles, had their Successors At Room; Saint Paul being to go into Macedonia, left Timothy At Ephesus, and Titus At Crete, to succeed him in the Government of those Churches.
but when the Flock multiplied, and the Apostle knew he should see these Elders no more, he devolved his charge to Timothy. Surely he did not make two supream officers in that Church;
but when the Flock multiplied, and the Apostle knew he should see these Elders no more, he devolved his charge to Timothy. Surely he did not make two supreme Officers in that Church;
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nor if the government of the Elders had been according to his mind, would he have given Timothy so large a Commission, Charge some, that they preach no other Doctrine.
nor if the government of the Elders had been according to his mind, would he have given Timothy so large a Commission, Charge Some, that they preach no other Doctrine.
Again, 3. Timothy is directed, how to receive accusations against an Elder; and the power of receiving accusations, implies a power to judg and determine of them.
Again, 3. Timothy is directed, how to receive accusations against an Elder; and the power of receiving accusations, Implies a power to judge and determine of them.
But it is acknowledged, that the power and authority which Timothy had, he was to commit to others, that there might be a perpetual succession of government;
But it is acknowledged, that the power and Authority which Timothy had, he was to commit to Others, that there might be a perpetual succession of government;
and by force of this Rule, we infer, that as St. Paul saw it necessary, to derive a power from himself to Timothy over the Presbyters at Ephesus; Timothy might and did propagate it to others successively,
and by force of this Rule, we infer, that as Saint Paul saw it necessary, to derive a power from himself to Timothy over the Presbyters At Ephesus; Timothy might and did propagate it to Others successively,
whether Evangelist, or Prime Presbyter, or Superintendent, but Bishop is the name which the Church hath always used), to have authority over the Presbyters,
whither Evangelist, or Prime Presbyter, or Superintendent, but Bishop is the name which the Church hath always used), to have Authority over the Presbyters,
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And Videlius assures us, of the name as well as the power, for (saith he) in the days of Clemens Romanus, the distinction of Bishop and Presbyter was in use.
And Videlius assures us, of the name as well as the power, for (Says he) in the days of Clemens Romanus, the distinction of Bishop and Presbyter was in use.
The Presbyterians in their Papers to the King in the Isle of Wight, grant, that not long after the Apostles times, Bishops in superiority to Presbyters, are reported to be in the Church of God, by Writers of those times;
The Presbyterians in their Papers to the King in the Isle of Wight, grant, that not long After the Apostles times, Bishops in superiority to Presbyters, Are reported to be in the Church of God, by Writers of those times;
which had it been any other but that of Episc•pacy, those Martyrs that laid down their lives for the truth, would not so tamely have parted with the Government of the Church,
which had it been any other but that of Episc•pacy, those Martyrs that laid down their lives for the truth, would not so tamely have parted with the Government of the Church,
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Can any man conceive, That all the Governours of the Church, should conspire to alter that Form which they received immediately from the Apostles, and that presently after their decease? Vincentius Lyrinensis tells us, this was the practise of those primitive times, that by how much any one was reputed more religious than another, by so much the more readily he did oppose all Innovations.
Can any man conceive, That all the Governors of the Church, should conspire to altar that From which they received immediately from the Apostles, and that presently After their decease? Vincentius Lerins tells us, this was the practice of those primitive times, that by how much any one was reputed more religious than Another, by so much the more readily he did oppose all Innovations.
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Whereas it pleased not God, to prescribe particularly what we ought to follow as to his outward Worship and Ceremonies, by reason, that he foresaw, such things would depend on the condition of the times and that the same Form would not agree with all ages;
Whereas it pleased not God, to prescribe particularly what we ought to follow as to his outward Worship and Ceremonies, by reason, that he foresaw, such things would depend on the condition of the times and that the same From would not agree with all ages;
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and in all the parts of the world, is an argument beyond all contradiction. All the doubt is, what was practised by the Church immediately after the Apostles age,
and in all the parts of the world, is an argument beyond all contradiction. All the doubt is, what was practised by the Church immediately After the Apostles age,
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The Copies of his Epistles, which were set forth by Vossius, from the Library of Laurentius Medices, are by Biondel congratulated as a great treasury to the Church:
The Copies of his Epistles, which were Set forth by Voss, from the Library of Laurentius Medices, Are by Biondel congratulated as a great treasury to the Church:
this made the Presbyterians so industrious to prove, that they were spurious Epistles, knowing that their cause would stand or fall with them, (and is nothing yet,
this made the Presbyterians so Industria to prove, that they were spurious Epistles, knowing that their cause would stand or fallen with them, (and is nothing yet,
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But God, who in all ages of the Church hath taken advantage by the venting of errors to vindicate the truth more clearly, hath by the labours of the learned Vossius, and Dr. Hammond, and Dr. Pearson, put a gag into the mouths of all gainsayers;
But God, who in all ages of the Church hath taken advantage by the venting of errors to vindicate the truth more clearly, hath by the labours of the learned Voss, and Dr. Hammond, and Dr. Pearson, put a gag into the mouths of all gainsayers;
Clemens Romanus is another Apostolical person, he was St. Pauls fellow-labourer; his Epistle to the Corinthians was read in divers Churches, in Eusebius 's time;
Clemens Romanus is Another Apostolical person, he was Saint Paul's Fellow-laborer; his Epistle to the Corinthians was read in diverse Churches, in Eusebius is time;
The third witness, is Polycarp, a Scholar of St. Johns, made Bishop of Smyrna by the Apostles, that Angel of the Church to whom the Epistle is directed, Rev. 2.8, 9. where he is commended for his patience, piety, and constancy;
The third witness, is Polycarp, a Scholar of Saint Johns, made Bishop of Smyrna by the Apostles, that Angel of the Church to whom the Epistle is directed, Rev. 2.8, 9. where he is commended for his patience, piety, and constancy;
he was well known to the Heathen, as the Father of the Christians, and dyed a Martyr under M. Aurelius and Lucius Verus. He begins his Epistle with this very distinction, Polycarpe, and the Elders that are with him.
he was well known to the Heathen, as the Father of the Christians, and died a Martyr under M. Aurelius and Lucius Verus. He begins his Epistle with this very distinction, Polycarp, and the Elders that Are with him.
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It is not needful after such evidence, to tell you, that the Bishops in the Councel of Galcedon pronounced it, a degree of Sacriledg to reduce the Bishops to the degree of Presbyters;
It is not needful After such evidence, to tell you, that the Bishops in the Council of Galcedon pronounced it, a degree of Sacrilege to reduce the Bishops to the degree of Presbyters;
for, if such a threefold Cord be broken, whatever can be alledged after them will be accounted but as a Rope of Sand. And a man may with as much modesty deny, that ever there was an Emperor at Rome, sixteen hundred years since, against all the Historians,
for, if such a threefold Cord be broken, whatever can be alleged After them will be accounted but as a Rope of Sand. And a man may with as much modesty deny, that ever there was an Emperor At Room, sixteen hundred Years since, against all the Historians,
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St. Ignatius is greatly suspected, because he exacts such strict obedience to the Bishops: he answers for himself, with great satisfaction to all sober men:
Saint Ignatius is greatly suspected, Because he exacts such strict Obedience to the Bishops: he answers for himself, with great satisfaction to all Sobrium men:
St. Augustines note on these words is very observable, If Christ did say it to the Apostles only, (he that despiseth you, despiseth me), then, despise us as you please;
Saint Augustine's note on these words is very observable, If christ did say it to the Apostles only, (he that despises you, despises me), then, despise us as you please;
but only, for that meek and peaceable submission, which all Christians, in all the ages of the world until our unhappy generation, have yeilded unto them,
but only, for that meek and peaceable submission, which all Christians, in all the ages of the world until our unhappy generation, have yielded unto them,
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It was ordained under the Law, That the man that would do presumptuously, and would not hearken to the Priest that standeth to minister before the Lord, should be cut off.
It was ordained under the Law, That the man that would do presumptuously, and would not harken to the Priest that Stands to minister before the Lord, should be Cut off.
Did God take care for the Priests of the Law only? No doubtless, our Saviour hath said as much for the Ministers of his Gospel, in his Dic Ecclesiae; If he neglect to hear the Church, let him be unto thee as a Heathen, or a Publican;
Did God take care for the Priests of the Law only? No doubtless, our Saviour hath said as much for the Ministers of his Gospel, in his Die Ecclesiae; If he neglect to hear the Church, let him be unto thee as a Heathen, or a Publican;
A sad condition this, if it be true, and most true it is, Verily, I say unto you, (saith Truth it self) whatsoever ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven.
A sad condition this, if it be true, and most true it is, Verily, I say unto you, (Says Truth it self) whatsoever you shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven.
He that knoweth God (saith our Apostle) i.e. the will and command of God, heareth us. Christs sheep will not run after a stranger, from those Pastors that are set over them by the great Shepherd and Bishop of their Souls.
He that Knoweth God (Says our Apostle) i.e. the will and command of God, hears us. Christ sheep will not run After a stranger, from those Pastors that Are Set over them by the great Shepherd and Bishop of their Souls.
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The miseries that our Nation have endured, in respect both of our temporal and spiritual welfare, may convince us of our guilt and madness, in kicking against this divine Ordinance.
The misery's that our nation have endured, in respect both of our temporal and spiritual welfare, may convince us of our guilt and madness, in kicking against this divine Ordinance.
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Whatever may be in the persons of some Bishops, (as there will be passions and failings in the best) certainly there is nothing grievous in the Government,
Whatever may be in the Persons of Some Bishops, (as there will be passion and failings in the best) Certainly there is nothing grievous in the Government,
for the Seal of my Apostleship are ye in the Lord? By whose Ministry were we delivered from the darkness and bondage of our spiritual Aegypt? Who sealed the reformed Doctrine and Worship with their blood? Who have been the Bulwarks against the impetuous attempts of Popery? We owe the planting,
for the Seal of my Apostleship Are you in the Lord? By whose Ministry were we Delivered from the darkness and bondage of our spiritual Egypt? Who sealed the reformed Doctrine and Worship with their blood? Who have been the Bulwarks against the impetuous attempts of Popery? We owe the planting,
who like so many Guardian-Angels take care, not only of the Churches peace in general, but of the safety of every individual person, from his Cradle to his Grave.
who like so many Guardian-Angels take care, not only of the Churches peace in general, but of the safety of every Individu person, from his Cradle to his Grave.
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and thereupon confirmed in the Faith which he was baptized into, by the prayers and imposition of the hands of the Bishop, according to the Apostolical practise;
and thereupon confirmed in the Faith which he was baptised into, by the Prayers and imposition of the hands of the Bishop, according to the Apostolical practice;
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and other festivals, in places consecrate for that end, that he behave himself with due reverence in those Assemblies (which are the most venerable in the whole world there is Gods word distinctly read, deliberately expounded,
and other festivals, in places consecrate for that end, that he behave himself with due Reverence in those Assemblies (which Are the most venerable in the Whole world there is God's word distinctly read, deliberately expounded,
As for the reading and expounding of the holy Scriptures, which makes up the greatest part of our Liturgy, we have spoken already. First therefore, Of Baptism;
As for the reading and expounding of the holy Scriptures, which makes up the greatest part of our Liturgy, we have spoken already. First Therefore, Of Baptism;
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which is undoubtedly Christs own Institution, and was by the Apostles administred to whole Families. But whether it belong to Infants, as our Church doth hold;
which is undoubtedly Christ own Institution, and was by the Apostles administered to Whole Families. But whither it belong to Infants, as our Church does hold;
and whether it be effectual for the salvation of all such Infants as being baptized die before they come to the use of Reason, be according to the Doctrine and Practice of the Apostles; must be considered.
and whither it be effectual for the salvation of all such Infants as being baptised die before they come to the use of Reason, be according to the Doctrine and Practice of the Apostles; must be considered.
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and if they have right to the blessing of Christ, (which is the thing signified), who can forbid them the Baptism of Water, which is the outward sign.
and if they have right to the blessing of christ, (which is the thing signified), who can forbid them the Baptism of Water, which is the outward Signen.
And being baptized, who can deny, that the grace of God through the blood of Christ, applied unto them in that Sacrament, should be as effectual for their regeneration and salvation,
And being baptised, who can deny, that the grace of God through the blood of christ, applied unto them in that Sacrament, should be as effectual for their regeneration and salvation,
This opinion of our Church is consonant to the Apostles Doctrine, Rom. 5.15, 16, &c. the sense whereof Irenaeus gives, That which we lost in Adam, we have received in Christ.
This opinion of our Church is consonant to the Apostles Doctrine, Rom. 5.15, 16, etc. the sense whereof Irnaeus gives, That which we lost in Adam, we have received in christ.
and of the Council of Milevis, Infants are therefore baptized for the remission of sins, that what they contracted by generation, may be cleansed by regeneration.
and of the Council of Milevis, Infants Are Therefore baptised for the remission of Sins, that what they contracted by generation, may be cleansed by regeneration.
Sound Faith and Doctrine (saith St. Augustine ) will never judg any, that come to Christ by Baptism, to to be excepted from the grace of remission of sins: Fulgentius says the same:
Found Faith and Doctrine (Says Saint Augustine) will never judge any, that come to christ by Baptism, to to be excepted from the grace of remission of Sins: Fulgentius Says the same:
In a Book called, The Institution of a Christian man, in the Chapter of Confirmation. In the Homily of the Salvation of Mankind, in the Common Prayer book, the 5th of Edward the 6th, and so to our own days.
In a Book called, The Institution of a Christian man, in the Chapter of Confirmation. In the Homily of the Salvation of Mankind, in the Common Prayer book, the 5th of Edward the 6th, and so to our own days.
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who required, that we should frequently assemble, (that did daily, to commemorate the death and sufferings of our Saviour, to eat and drink his body and blood in a real and spiritual manner, to strengthen our Faith in Christ,
who required, that we should frequently assemble, (that did daily, to commemorate the death and sufferings of our Saviour, to eat and drink his body and blood in a real and spiritual manner, to strengthen our Faith in christ,
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A duty, of so much sweetness and spiritual delight, of such advantage to our spiritual comfort and eternal salvation, such a 〈 ◊ 〉 of the joys of Heaven, that our Saviour expresseth it, by eating bread in the Kingdom of God.
A duty, of so much sweetness and spiritual delight, of such advantage to our spiritual Comfort and Eternal salvation, such a 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Joys of Heaven, that our Saviour Expresses it, by eating bred in the Kingdom of God.
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as to forsake such mercies and blessings, and make that an occasion of Division, which Christ hath appointed as a means of reconciliation and brotherly affection;
as to forsake such Mercies and blessings, and make that an occasion of Division, which christ hath appointed as a means of reconciliation and brotherly affection;
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For, from this frequent Communicating it was, that the primitive Christians thought all their sufferings too little for Christ, who was almost daily in this Sacrament hold forth crucified before their eyes for them.
For, from this frequent Communicating it was, that the primitive Christians Thought all their sufferings too little for christ, who was almost daily in this Sacrament hold forth Crucified before their eyes for them.
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The Papists and Separatists would both come to our Prayers and Sermons, but keep at a distance from our Communion in this Sacraments they went out from us,
The Papists and Separatists would both come to our Prayers and Sermons, but keep At a distance from our Communion in this Sacraments they went out from us,
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like the Priests of Mars, whose work it was to scatter fire in his Temple, their bitter zeal hath blown up the coals of contention to so great a flame,
like the Priests of Mars, whose work it was to scatter fire in his Temple, their bitter zeal hath blown up the coals of contention to so great a flame,
as hath seized on all the Houses of God in the Land, and it is still driven up and down by divers boutefeu's, (as by so many contrary winds •, which meet in nothing,
as hath seized on all the Houses of God in the Land, and it is still driven up and down by diverse boutefeu's, (as by so many contrary winds •, which meet in nothing,
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But what fuel hath this blessed Sacrament given to this wild-fire. We maintain, neither connor-transubstantiation; we make it not a half-Communion, by with-holding the Cup of Blessing;
But what fuel hath this blessed Sacrament given to this wildfire. We maintain, neither connor-transubstantiation; we make it not a half-Communion, by withholding the Cup of Blessing;
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we are secured from any pretence of Idolatrous worshipping the Hoste, for it is declared, That no adoration is intended, either to the Sacramental Bread and Wine,
we Are secured from any pretence of Idolatrous worshipping the Host, for it is declared, That no adoration is intended, either to the Sacramental Bred and Wine,
only, we are repaired, to receive it kneeling, as an expression of our humble and grateful acknowledgment of the benefits of Christs death, thereby given to all worthy receivers,
only, we Are repaired, to receive it kneeling, as an expression of our humble and grateful acknowledgment of the benefits of Christ death, thereby given to all worthy Receivers,
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they dare not approach it, being fore-warned of the danger, and fearing the shame of being rejected by the Minister, and having his crime signified to the Bishop.
they Dare not approach it, being forewarned of the danger, and fearing the shame of being rejected by the Minister, and having his crime signified to the Bishop.
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Make haste, said holy Ignatius, to meet more frequently at the Eucharist of God, for when ye often come together for this end, the powers of Satan are made frustrate.
Make haste, said holy Ignatius, to meet more frequently At the Eucharist of God, for when you often come together for this end, the Powers of Satan Are made frustrate.
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We should learn of our enemies, saith Bishop Davenant, though we differ in some Controversies, to live in the same Communion, the Thomists and Scotists, the Dominicans and Jesuits differ in far greater points of Doctrine than we do,
We should Learn of our enemies, Says Bishop Davenant, though we differ in Some Controversies, to live in the same Communion, the Thomists and Scotists, the Dominicans and Jesuits differ in Far greater points of Doctrine than we do,
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It is a sad consideration, that not only the Children of this World are wiser in their Generation than the Children of Light, but Satans Kingdom is less divided than that which we all call the Kingdom of Christ.
It is a sad consideration, that not only the Children of this World Are Wiser in their Generation than the Children of Light, but Satan Kingdom is less divided than that which we all call the Kingdom of christ.
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It concerns us therefore, when we approach the Throne of Grace, to consider, how in this duty we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear;
It concerns us Therefore, when we approach the Throne of Grace, to Consider, how in this duty we may serve God acceptably, with Reverence and godly Fear;
and accordingly they did use it, if we believe the Ancients• on all solemn occasions. The Sacrament of the Lords-Supper being constantly celebrated with it.
and accordingly they did use it, if we believe the Ancients• on all solemn occasions. The Sacrament of the Lord's supper being constantly celebrated with it.
Mr. Thorndike tells us that when St. Paul asketh, How shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned, NONLATINALPHABET, (at the Ministers consecrating the Eucharist) at thy giving of thanks, say, Amen; this Amen is to be understood of the Conclusion of our Lords-Prayer, then used at this Sacrament;
Mr. Thorndike tells us that when Saint Paul asks, How shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned,, (At the Ministers consecrating the Eucharist) At thy giving of thanks, say, Amen; this Amen is to be understood of the Conclusion of our Lord's-prayer, then used At this Sacrament;
The food which was Eucharistically consecrated by the Prayer of that word which came from him which our Lord appointed the Eucharist to be consecrated with. St. Cyprian more plainly.
The food which was Eucharistically consecrated by the Prayer of that word which Come from him which our Lord appointed the Eucharist to be consecrated with. Saint Cyprian more plainly.
So Christ taught his Apostles, that they should daily in the Sacrifice of his body dare to say, Our Father. So St. Hierome. Which Prayer Christ taught his Apostles, that they should daily use it in the Sacrifice of his Body.
So christ taught his Apostles, that they should daily in the Sacrifice of his body Dare to say, Our Father. So Saint Jerome. Which Prayer christ taught his Apostles, that they should daily use it in the Sacrifice of his Body.
he means as I suppose (what Honorius doth express) Super vinum & panem, &c. They saved over the Bread and Wine, the words which our Lord sayed, and the Lords-Prayer:
he means as I suppose (what Honorius does express) Super vinum & Bread, etc. They saved over the Bred and Wine, the words which our Lord said, and the Lord's-prayer:
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It is also highly probable, that our Saviour in Mat. 18. did enjoyn his Apostles the use of publick Liturgies, Again, I say unto you, &c. the Dico is more than a bare affirmation, it hath the force of an Institution, (as when it is spoken of Governours, Dixi, dii estis ) This is said to the Governours of the Church,
It is also highly probable, that our Saviour in Mathew 18. did enjoin his Apostles the use of public Liturgies, Again, I say unto you, etc. the Dico is more than a bore affirmation, it hath the force of an Institution, (as when it is spoken of Governors, i have said, Gods Ye are) This is said to the Governors of the Church,
What is it that ••r Saviour decrees concerning them? That where two of them, any small company, (according to the Proverbial speech among the Jews ), where two or three did meet to confer about the Law, there the ••ecinah, that is, the Divine Presence was •• the midst of them), where these chief Rulers of the Church do agree, NONLATINALPHABET, shall consent with heart and voice upon ma••re deliberation (for so that word NONLATINALPHABET is ••vice translated by the Septuagint, and both signifie an Assembly met about publick ••fairs) concerning any thing that they shall ••k in their united Prayers, it shall be done •nto them;
What is it that ••r Saviour decrees Concerning them? That where two of them, any small company, (according to the Proverbial speech among the jews), where two or three did meet to confer about the Law, there the ••ecinah, that is, the Divine Presence was •• the midst of them), where these chief Rulers of the Church do agree,, shall consent with heart and voice upon ma••re deliberation (for so that word is ••vice translated by the septuagint, and both signify an Assembly met about public ••fairs) Concerning any thing that they shall ••k in their united Prayers, it shall be done •nto them;
and the events of them, this promise should be a great encouragement, to assemble in a holy and godly manners for whoever either neglecteth the holy Assemblies,
and the events of them, this promise should be a great encouragement, to assemble in a holy and godly manners for whoever either neglecteth the holy Assemblies,
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or separateth himself from his Brethren, and behaveth himself remissly, in preserving unity, doth hereby shew that he hath no esteem of Christs Presence.
or separateth himself from his Brothers, and behaveth himself remissly, in preserving unity, does hereby show that he hath no esteem of Christ Presence.
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In this sense it is evident St. Chrys••tom understood this place to which he hath reference in that short Prayer of his, constantly used in our Litergy, Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time, with •ne accord, to make our common Prayers and Supplications unto thee,
In this sense it is evident Saint Chrys••tom understood this place to which he hath Referente in that short Prayer of his, constantly used in our Litergy, Almighty God, who hast given us grace At this time, with •ne accord, to make our Common Prayers and Supplications unto thee,
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St. Paul exhorts Timothy that NONLATINALPHABET, he make it his chief care (as Bishop that Church of Ephesus ) to provide that the publick Prayers be rightly ordered, that they be such as may answer the necessities of all mankind, that they may be acceptable to our Rulers, that some of them be,
Saint Paul exhorts Timothy that, he make it his chief care (as Bishop that Church of Ephesus) to provide that the public Prayers be rightly ordered, that they be such as may answer the necessities of all mankind, that they may be acceptable to our Rulers, that Some of them be,
nor though they were of great abilities, would it consist with that harmony of desires, and affections, wherein all Christian Congregations ought to joyn.
nor though they were of great abilities, would it consist with that harmony of Desires, and affections, wherein all Christian Congregations ought to join.
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St. Ambrose, and St. Augustine do both ter•ifie that the prayer for all estates of men used in the most Primitive times, especially at the Sacrament of the Lords-Supper had its rise from this injunctioh of St. Paul to Tim•thy.
Saint Ambrose, and Saint Augustine do both ter•ifie that the prayer for all estates of men used in the most Primitive times, especially At the Sacrament of the Lord's supper had its rise from this injunctioh of Saint Paul to Tim•thy.
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The Milevitan Council, did therefore ordain that no other prayers should be used in the Church but such as had been perused by the most prudent of the Church,
The Milevitan Council, did Therefore ordain that no other Prayers should be used in the Church but such as had been perused by the most prudent of the Church,
but whether the matter of our Prayers be agreeable to theirs, is another Inquiry. Doubtless whatever their Prayers were, they were consonant to their Doctrine;
but whither the matter of our Prayers be agreeable to theirs, is Another Inquiry. Doubtless whatever their Prayers were, they were consonant to their Doctrine;
The Apostles did publickly use our Lords-Prayer, the Creed, the Psalms of David, the words enjoyned by our Saviour at the Administration of both Sacraments, and so do we:
The Apostles did publicly use our Lord's-prayer, the Creed, the Psalms of David, the words enjoined by our Saviour At the Administration of both Sacraments, and so do we:
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They had Prayers, Supplications, Intercessions and giving of thanks for Kings, and their subordinate Officers, and for all ••rts and degrees of Men; so have we:
They had Prayers, Supplications, Intercessions and giving of thanks for Kings, and their subordinate Officers, and for all ••rts and Degrees of Men; so have we:
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they sung Hymns and Praises to God in their Congregations, and so do we. They had Comminations and threatnings, Censures and Excommunication of impenitent and cont•macious offenders; so have we.
they sung Hymns and Praises to God in their Congregations, and so do we. They had Comminations and threatenings, Censures and Excommunication of impenitent and cont•macious offenders; so have we.
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and extract the most ••lid, pious parts of Devotion out of them 〈 ◊ 〉 it would appear, that as we have omitted in ••rs all that was vain and superstitious;
and extract the most ••lid, pious parts of Devotion out of them 〈 ◊ 〉 it would appear, that as we have omitted in ••rs all that was vain and superstitious;
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as if we were fallen to ••at age which Hippolytus an ancient Bishop and Martyr spake of, viz. the days of Antichrist, wherein Liturgy should be extinct, we do not sill our Prayer-book with Ave-Maries, A Ladies Psalter, Dirges, and Prayers for the Dead.
as if we were fallen to ••at age which Hippolytus an ancient Bishop and Martyr spoke of, viz. the days of Antichrist, wherein Liturgy should be extinct, we do not sill our Prayer-book with Ave-maries, A Ladies Psalter, Dirges, and Prayers for the Dead.
In a word we have not their forms for exorcising of Divels, Baptising of Bells and Garments, their Crucifixes, Beads ▪ and Agnus Dei's. Ours is a reasonable and Apostolical Service, wherein the most learned of the Protestant Churches abroad, have manifested their readiness to hold Comm•nion with us.
In a word we have not their forms for exorcising of Devils, Baptizing of Bells' and Garments, their Crucifixes, Beads ▪ and Agnus Dei's. Ours is a reasonable and Apostolical Service, wherein the most learned of the Protestant Churches abroad, have manifested their readiness to hold Comm•nion with us.
When it was com•iled, the Arch-Bishop turns it into I 〈 ◊ 〉 and sends it to Martin Bu•er, who 〈 ◊ 〉 this approbation of it, that it was generally contained in the word of God, 〈 … 〉 repugnant to it,
When it was com•iled, the Arch-Bishop turns it into I 〈 ◊ 〉 and sends it to Martin Bu•er, who 〈 ◊ 〉 this approbation of it, that it was generally contained in the word of God, 〈 … 〉 repugnant to it,
so as Arch-Bishop Cranmer undertook, by the leave of Q•••n Mary, that he and some others would defend it against all the Papists in England. Th• Protestants, that fled to Geneva and Franckfort in those days, kept their own Liturgy, rather then Calvins, until Knox began to oppose it;
so as Arch-Bishop Cranmer undertook, by the leave of Q•••n Marry, that he and Some Others would defend it against all the Papists in England. Th• Protestants, that fled to Geneva and Frankfort in those days, kept their own Liturgy, rather then Calvins, until Knox began to oppose it;
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of which when Mr. C•••dal told Bishop Ridley, the day before his martyrdom, I wonder, saith the Bishop, Mr. K••x should at this time, set himself against the poor Protestants of England, and ••nd fault with their Service Book, wherein though his wit may find something to cavil at, he shall never be able to and matter of just exception;
of which when Mr. C•••dal told Bishop Ridley, the day before his martyrdom, I wonder, Says the Bishop, Mr. K••x should At this time, Set himself against the poor Protestants of England, and ••nd fault with their Service Book, wherein though his wit may find something to cavil At, he shall never be able to and matter of just exception;
and in truth, there 〈 ◊ 〉 the•• such things in it, as Prayers for 〈 … 〉 Extream Uncti•n, 〈 ◊ 〉 In 〈 … 〉 this Raign, it is 〈 … 〉 again 〈 … 〉 inquiry to the objections, the 〈 … 〉 so differ, some 〈 … 〉 against,
and in truth, there 〈 ◊ 〉 the•• such things in it, as Prayers for 〈 … 〉 Extreme Uncti•n, 〈 ◊ 〉 In 〈 … 〉 this Reign, it is 〈 … 〉 again 〈 … 〉 inquiry to the objections, the 〈 … 〉 so differ, Some 〈 … 〉 against,
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And this is no new thing, there ever have been, and will be, unquiet spirits, to disturb the servants of God, in nothing more than their publick devotions.
And this is no new thing, there ever have been, and will be, unquiet spirits, to disturb the Servants of God, in nothing more than their public devotions.
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but the Lords Prayer was despised by the Donatists ▪ of whom he says, (Tunc desinent dici frafres nostri, cum desierint dicere Pater noster), he would no longer own them for his Brethren, that would not join with him, to say, Our Father, &c. Upon which, that Council decrees, that no Prayers should be publickly used,
but the lords Prayer was despised by the Donatists ▪ of whom he Says, (Tunc desinent dici frafres Our, cum desierint dicere Pater Noster), he would no longer own them for his Brothers, that would not join with him, to say, Our Father, etc. Upon which, that Council decrees, that no Prayers should be publicly used,
I would not have them censured (says this tender-hearted man) that cannot get leave of themselves, to use it as a Prayer, especially when they have prayed largely before, for themselves and others.
I would not have them censured (Says this tender-hearted man) that cannot get leave of themselves, to use it as a Prayer, especially when they have prayed largely before, for themselves and Others.
Do ye not perceive, That it is the long Prayers of these Pharisees, that like Pharaohs lean Kine, devour all the fat Sacrifices of the Church? Did not these men suppose their own prayers,
Do you not perceive, That it is the long Prayers of these Pharisees, that like Pharaohs lean Kine, devour all the fat Sacrifices of the Church? Did not these men suppose their own Prayers,
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as much better as they are longer than that of our Saviour, they could not have the impudence to lay it aside as impertinent and useless, in comparison of their own.
as much better as they Are longer than that of our Saviour, they could not have the impudence to lay it aside as impertinent and useless, in comparison of their own.
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and Apostolical men, and the joint-agreement of the universal Church do urge it, these good men cannot get leave of themselves, i. e. of the spirit of pride and opposition which possesseth them;
and Apostolical men, and the joint-agreement of the universal Church do urge it, these good men cannot get leave of themselves, i. e. of the Spirit of pride and opposition which Possesses them;
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methinks, they should not deal more barbarously with it than the Turks, who afford it a respectful remembrance in their Alcaron. But I am injoined, not to censure them.
methinks, they should not deal more barbarously with it than the Turks, who afford it a respectful remembrance in their alcaron. But I am enjoined, not to censure them.
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We have heard of one, that would correct the Magnificat; and Ir•naeus tells of some, that called themselves, Emendatures Apostolarum, but this man atttempts more than ever Alphonsus imagined; to amend the Lords Prayer.
We have herd of one, that would correct the Magnificat; and Ir•naeus tells of Some, that called themselves, Emendatures Apostolarum, but this man atttempts more than ever Alphonsus imagined; to amend the lords Prayer.
And the learned Grotius tells us, Ad hunc Spiritum impetrandum, praecipue directa est ista precandi formula, it is that Dove, in whose Form the Holy Spirit doth frequently descend.
And the learned Grotius tells us, Ad hunc Spiritum impetrandum, Praecipue directa est ista precandi formula, it is that Dove, in whose From the Holy Spirit does frequently descend.
but there can be found none, to warrant the disuse of this prayer, besides the indisposition of such men as these to use it, their want of humility and charity, would turn it into an imprecation against themselves,
but there can be found none, to warrant the disuse of this prayer, beside the indisposition of such men as these to use it, their want of humility and charity, would turn it into an imprecation against themselves,
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yet were his Disciples distinguished from the Jewish, and when Christs Disciples askt this prayer of their Master, it was to distinguish them from the Disciples of John. And if the time be observed in Saint Luke, (for it was twice prescribed), you shall find the use of it, peremptorily in•oined by our Saviour, a good while after that he had taken upon him the publick Ministry of the Gospel;
yet were his Disciples distinguished from the Jewish, and when Christ Disciples asked this prayer of their Master, it was to distinguish them from the Disciples of John. And if the time be observed in Saint Lycia, (for it was twice prescribed), you shall find the use of it, peremptorily in•oined by our Saviour, a good while After that he had taken upon him the public Ministry of the Gospel;
It is true indeed, that our Saviour, being the chief Corner-stone, that should join Jews and Gentiles in one Church, did make use of such expression in his Doctrine,
It is true indeed, that our Saviour, being the chief Cornerstone, that should join jews and Gentiles in one Church, did make use of such expression in his Doctrine,
and some such Rites in his Institutions, as were at that time familiarly known and practised among the Jews. And so Grotius observes, that in this prayer is collected whatever was commendable in the prayers of the Jews. As also in our Saviours admonitions, he makes use of Proverbial sentences then in use:
and Some such Rites in his Institutions, as were At that time familiarly known and practised among the jews. And so Grotius observes, that in this prayer is collected whatever was commendable in the Prayers of the jews. As also in our Saviors admonitions, he makes use of Proverbial sentences then in use:
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But having met with so much boldness lately, it cannot be impertinent, to caution you here, that when you hear of fellowship, you do not presently think, of an irreverent familiarity with your heavenly Father.
But having met with so much boldness lately, it cannot be impertinent, to caution you Here, that when you hear of fellowship, you do not presently think, of an irreverent familiarity with your heavenly Father.
Gods gracious condescention to us, will not excuse our unmannerly contempt of him. He takes away the greatest ornament from Religious Worship that takes away reverence from it.
God's gracious condescension to us, will not excuse our unmannerly contempt of him. He Takes away the greatest ornament from Religious Worship that Takes away Reverence from it.
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And being thus prepared we may have fellowship with the Father, &c. For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a humble and contrite spirit.
And being thus prepared we may have fellowship with the Father, etc. For thus Says the high and lofty One that Inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a humble and contrite Spirit.
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And therefore Christ reneweth the same promise ▪ Where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I. And there he hath promised his perpetual Presence, Lo, I am with you always to the end of the world.
And Therefore christ Reneweth the same promise ▪ Where two or three Are gathered together in my Name, there am I. And there he hath promised his perpetual Presence, Lo, I am with you always to the end of the world.
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and tempest, and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which words they that heard, intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more;
and tempest, and the found of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which words they that herd, entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more;
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(this makes a Nation truly great to have God nigh them) as the Lord our God is near unto us, in all that we call upon him for. A great priviledg this is;
(this makes a nation truly great to have God High them) as the Lord our God is near unto us, in all that we call upon him for. A great privilege this is;
If ye that are evil, know how to give good things to your Children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask him? What nearer Communion can there be? He hath already given us his Son;
If you that Are evil, know how to give good things to your Children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask him? What nearer Communion can there be? He hath already given us his Son;
as a Cloak to cover our iniquities, but of real efficacy, purging our Consciences from dead works, delivering us from the power of Satan, renewing his own Image upon us, that we may be partakers of the Divine Nature,
as a Cloak to cover our iniquities, but of real efficacy, purging our Consciences from dead works, delivering us from the power of Satan, renewing his own Image upon us, that we may be partakers of the Divine Nature,
And thus will Christ be the Saviour of his body, sanctifying and conforming it to himself, protecting it by his special providence, guiding and comforting it by his Spirit,
And thus will christ be the Saviour of his body, sanctifying and conforming it to himself, protecting it by his special providence, guiding and comforting it by his Spirit,
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Nor was Judas his sin less, because he lived in the Communion of Christ and his Apostles, it will be an aggravation of our disobedience, that we who pretend to be his most familiar Friends,
Nor was Judas his since less, Because he lived in the Communion of christ and his Apostles, it will be an aggravation of our disobedience, that we who pretend to be his most familiar Friends,
Our Saviour foretold his Apostles, and they have informed us, that we must resist even to blood, that we may not startle at any opposition, as at a strange thing.
Our Saviour foretold his Apostles, and they have informed us, that we must resist even to blood, that we may not startle At any opposition, as At a strange thing.
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they that are members of the Catholick Body, should shew, that they have still the blood and spirits of the primitive Christians, animating them with courage and resolution answerable to their high Calling.
they that Are members of the Catholic Body, should show, that they have still the blood and spirits of the primitive Christians, animating them with courage and resolution answerable to their high Calling.
and the Son of God sent his Apostles, and the Apostles took care for a succession in the Church of God till Christs second Coming), they are great despisers of the Ordinance of God,
and the Son of God sent his Apostles, and the Apostles took care for a succession in the Church of God till Christ second Coming), they Are great despisers of the Ordinance of God,
or as if humane inventions were more effectual instruments of Piety than Gods Ordinances. It was said by some that God in those times had raised up extraordinary Ministers.
or as if humane Inventions were more effectual Instruments of Piety than God's Ordinances. It was said by Some that God in those times had raised up extraordinary Ministers.
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Many indeed have pretended to be such; and Christ foretold of their coming. There shall arise false Christs, and false Pro•eets, men of no ordinary dignity;
Many indeed have pretended to be such; and christ foretold of their coming. There shall arise false Christ, and false Pro•eets, men of no ordinary dignity;
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God loveth the Gates of Sion (saith David) more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Here will I dwell, saith God, for I have a delight in it, from Sion he will command 〈 ◊ 〉 blessings.
God loves the Gates of Sion (Says David) more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Here will I dwell, Says God, for I have a delight in it, from Sion he will command 〈 ◊ 〉 blessings.
and preach them to their Disciples they cannot profit them, they may please them by their NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, complementing them as the Saints and Elect of God, they may be a means of profiting them too, in respect of Temporal advantages;
and preach them to their Disciples they cannot profit them, they may please them by their and, Complimenting them as the Saints and Elect of God, they may be a means of profiting them too, in respect of Temporal advantages;
How should they build the Church that use nothing but Axes and Hammers, to destroy the unity and beauty of it? they that renounce that Society, to which they had solemnly sworn fidelity,
How should they built the Church that use nothing but Axes and Hammers, to destroy the unity and beauty of it? they that renounce that Society, to which they had solemnly sworn Fidis,
And who but a person that God hath given up to a spirit of Delusion, would believe a few revolted and disagreeing Ministers in this later age of the Church, against the constant and unanimous testimonies of Martyrs and Confessors, the Bishops and Pillars of the universal Church.
And who but a person that God hath given up to a Spirit of Delusion, would believe a few revolted and disagreeing Ministers in this later age of the Church, against the constant and unanimous testimonies of Martyrs and Confessors, the Bishops and Pillars of the universal Church.
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but reprobate every other that dissenteth from it, as if that Congregation alone, were the NONLATINALPHABET, the beloved Spouse; they exclude all others;
but Reprobate every other that dissenteth from it, as if that Congregation alone, were the, the Beloved Spouse; they exclude all Others;
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The Holy Ghost command• it, saith Theophyl••, and so whatever it was, it was Jure Divino•, yet was it not thought sufficient without the Hands of the Presbytery. And St. Paul tells us as much, and plainly,
The Holy Ghost command• it, Says Theophyl••, and so whatever it was, it was Jure Divino•, yet was it not Thought sufficient without the Hands of the Presbytery. And Saint Paul tells us as much, and plainly,
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but is despised, there are neither Prayers, nor Preaching, nor Faith, nor Sacraments neither, though the people may be perswaded, that they have all these in their greatest purity.
but is despised, there Are neither Prayers, nor Preaching, nor Faith, nor Sacraments neither, though the people may be persuaded, that they have all these in their greatest purity.
and therefore baptized himself, as the Founder of a new Church? They are not altogether unlike him, who disliking all the ancient Forms of Government and Worship, continued in the Church from the Apostles days, do invent Modes of their own, and worship their own Delusions;
and Therefore baptised himself, as the Founder of a new Church? They Are not altogether unlike him, who disliking all the ancient Forms of Government and Worship, continued in the Church from the Apostles days, do invent Modes of their own, and worship their own Delusions;
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Let us consider one another, (not rashly to censure and condemn our Brethren, but), to provoke one another to good works, not forsaking the ass•mbling of our selves together,
Let us Consider one Another, (not rashly to censure and condemn our Brothers, but), to provoke one Another to good works, not forsaking the ass•mbling of our selves together,
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— For if we sin wilfully (by our Apostacy from the true Church) after we have received the knowledg of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sin,
— For if we sin wilfully (by our Apostasy from the true Church) After we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for since,
In iis quae apertè in SS. posita sunt inveniuntur omnia quae continent fidem moresque vivendi S. August. de Doct. Christ. 2.9. 2 Pet. 3.16. NONLATINALPHABET. St. Chrys. in 2 Thes. Hom. 3.
In iis Quae apertè in SS. Posita sunt inveniuntur omnia Quae continent fidem moresque vivendi S. August. de Doct. christ. 2.9. 2 Pet. 3.16.. Saint Chrys. in 2 Thebes Hom. 3.
Council of Nice consisting of 318 Bishops. Of Constinople 150. Of Ephesus 200. Of Calcedon 630. The universal practise of the primitive Church is the most authentic interpreter of Scripture. K.C. his Papers to Hender.
Council of Nicaenae consisting of 318 Bishops. Of Constinople 150. Of Ephesus 200. Of Calcedon 630. The universal practice of the primitive Church is the most authentic interpreter of Scripture. K.C. his Papers to Hender.
Doctrina quae Infautes à Sacramento re•ene rationis prohibet veritati omnium Ecclesiarum Apostolicarum adversatur Cassander p. 700. Irenaus l. 3. c. 30.
Doctrina Quae Infautes à Sacramento re•ene rationis Prohibet Veritati omnium Ecclesiarum Apostolicarum adversatur Cassander p. 700. Irenaeus l. 3. c. 30.
The things wherein we agree being many and weighty, should be of greater force to unite us, than the trifles whe•ein we differ, to divide us; it is not as bad with ours, a• it was with the Church of Corinth, there were many carnal Christians, many grosly ignorant, 1 Cor. 33.11.29. Some that denied the Resurrection, some that for love of their Bellies frequented Idolatrous Feasts. Drunkenness was visible at the Lords Table, Fornication common, and we read of an incestuous person too, yet he calls them, The Church of God at Corinth sanctified in Christ, called to be Saints; he doth not unchurch them, and perswade separation, but to reform abuses, to cast out the unclean person, and purifie themselves that God might dwell among them, and accept their prayers, which is the last part.
The things wherein we agree being many and weighty, should be of greater force to unite us, than the trifles whe•ein we differ, to divide us; it is not as bad with ours, a• it was with the Church of Corinth, there were many carnal Christians, many grossly ignorant, 1 Cor. 33.11.29. some that denied the Resurrection, Some that for love of their Bellies frequented Idolatrous Feasts. drunkenness was visible At the lords Table, Fornication Common, and we read of an incestuous person too, yet he calls them, The Church of God At Corinth sanctified in christ, called to be Saints; he does not unchurch them, and persuade separation, but to reform Abuses, to cast out the unclean person, and purify themselves that God might dwell among them, and accept their Prayers, which is the last part.
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So Ignatius, If the prayer of one or two prevail for Christs Presence, how much more the prayer of the Bishop and the whole Church. Epist. ad Ephes.
So Ignatius, If the prayer of one or two prevail for Christ Presence, how much more the prayer of the Bishop and the Whole Church. Epistle and Ephesians
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Rivet, Grotius, and Bochartus, Cranmer, Arch B. Goodrick, Bishop of Ely. Skip of Hereford Thirl. by of West Day of Chechester. Holbick of Lincoln. •idley of Rochester. Dr. Cox, Almoner. Tarler, Dean of Lincoln. Haynes of Exeter. Redman of Westmin•ter Robinson, Arch De•con of Leicester.
Rivet, Grotius, and Bochartus, Cranmer, Arch B. Goodrick, Bishop of Ely. Skip of Hereford Thirl. by of West Day of Chichester. Holbick of Lincoln. •idley of Rochester. Dr. Cox, Almoner. Tarler, Dean of Lincoln. Haynes of Exeter. Redman of Westmin•ter Robinson, Arch De•con of Leicester.
S. Cyprian Kul•• tolerantiam insolentius negant veritati, quam qui erroribus suis saepe pestilentis. simis postularunt obnixissimi. Capel. Th•s. 41. cont. Belg.
S. Cyprian Kul•• tolerantiam insolentius negant Veritati, quam qui erroribus suis saepe pestilentis. simis postularunt obnixissimi. Capel. Th•s. 41. contentedly. Belgium
A most comprehensive Form of Prayer, so the Directory. And Calvin, l. 3. c. 20. § 34. Quicquid expetere licet, quicquid in rem n•stram conducit, quicquid postulare necesse est. and 〈 ◊ 〉.
A most comprehensive From of Prayer, so the Directory. And calvin, l. 3. c. 20. § 34. Quicquid expetere licet, quicquid in remembering n•stram conducit, quicquid postulare Necessary est. and 〈 ◊ 〉.
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