The abominations of the Church of Rome discovered in a recantation-sermon lately preached in the French church of the Savoy : whereunto are added many curious particulars of the practices of the papists beyond the seas / by Franc. de La Motte ... ; English'd.
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I am here to express unto you a repentance suitable to the hainousness of my sins, by a publick abjuration of those grievous errours which I have formerly professed in the Church of Rome, that I might shew forth the accomplishment of this holy Oracle pronounced by St. Paul, Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.
I am Here to express unto you a Repentance suitable to the heinousness of my Sins, by a public abjuration of those grievous errors which I have formerly professed in the Church of Rome, that I might show forth the accomplishment of this holy Oracle pronounced by Saint Paul, Where since abounded, grace did much more abound.
no, blessed be God, I am not ashamed of any thing that I have done, those Honourable Persons unto whom I have been recommended in this place may bear witness from the information of such as are worthy of credit.
no, blessed be God, I am not ashamed of any thing that I have done, those Honourable Persons unto whom I have been recommended in this place may bear witness from the information of such as Are worthy of credit.
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The greatest crime that I have committed is that which I have been guilty of this day, by forsaking a superstitious Religion and embracing a purer, by leaving the broad road to Hell and turning into that of Heaven.
The greatest crime that I have committed is that which I have been guilty of this day, by forsaking a superstitious Religion and embracing a Purer, by leaving the broad road to Hell and turning into that of Heaven.
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I have caused my best friends to become my most deadly enemies, I have made of my parents and relations my persecutors and sworn adversaries, I have left forever a Country where I enjoyed as much worldly happiness as was possible, to come to live and dye in another, where I have no other expectation nor means to advance my self but only from your kindness and favour.
I have caused my best Friends to become my most deadly enemies, I have made of my Parents and relations my persecutors and sworn Adversaries, I have left forever a Country where I enjoyed as much worldly happiness as was possible, to come to live and die in Another, where I have no other expectation nor means to advance my self but only from your kindness and favour.
That I might declare this unto you, I have now the liberty to appear in this Pulpit, I shall therefore do it as briefly as I am able, I shall give you an account of some of those disputes which I have maintained in my mind,
That I might declare this unto you, I have now the liberty to appear in this Pulpit, I shall Therefore do it as briefly as I am able, I shall give you an account of Some of those disputes which I have maintained in my mind,
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and that have caused me to forsake the Romish Religion and embrace the Protestant, to renounce errour for faith, heresie and idolatry for the truth, the babylonish Rome for the celestial Jerusalem, my Country for Haven, and all for my God. By this Discourse you shall perceive the greatness of Gods mercy towards me, in that he hath been pleased of a stone to raise up a son to Abraham, and hath caused his grace to abound where sin abounded before.
and that have caused me to forsake the Romish Religion and embrace the Protestant, to renounce error for faith, heresy and idolatry for the truth, the babylonish Room for the celestial Jerusalem, my Country for Haven, and all for my God. By this Discourse you shall perceive the greatness of God's mercy towards me, in that he hath been pleased of a stone to raise up a son to Abraham, and hath caused his grace to abound where since abounded before.
I did sometimes consider her gray hairs, her pretended Founder the Apostle St. Peter, who as it is said governed her during the space of five and twenty years:
I did sometime Consider her grey hairs, her pretended Founder the Apostle Saint Peter, who as it is said governed her during the Molle of five and twenty Years:
I did sometimes look upon her Sovereign Authority, which she saith Christ himself gave unto her in the person of that Apostle, which since hath continued successively in all the Popes who have commanded in that See:
I did sometime look upon her Sovereign authority, which she Says christ himself gave unto her in the person of that Apostle, which since hath continued successively in all the Popes who have commanded in that See:
This Succession of the Popes and Bishops of Rome hath never been violated nor interrupted, as they pretend, but they have immediately succeeded to one another;
This Succession of the Popes and Bishops of Rome hath never been violated nor interrupted, as they pretend, but they have immediately succeeded to one Another;
Besides, I did sometimes view a long Catalogue of Martyrs and other Saints, who are said to have lived in an obedience to the Church of Rome, and to be dead in the profession of that Faith which is there now,
Beside, I did sometime view a long Catalogue of Martyrs and other Saints, who Are said to have lived in an Obedience to the Church of Rome, and to be dead in the profession of that Faith which is there now,
I did examin all these plausible Titles, these glorious Attributes, and her divine Prerogatives, as I found them recorded in the Books and Schools of that Church, which could not but oblige me to an high esteem of her excellency,
I did examine all these plausible Titles, these glorious Attributes, and her divine Prerogatives, as I found them recorded in the Books and Schools of that Church, which could not but oblige me to an high esteem of her excellency,
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In this manner, my Brethren, I have continued about the space of six or seven years, seriously considering these advantages that were given to this Church:
In this manner, my Brothers, I have continued about the Molle of six or seven Years, seriously considering these advantages that were given to this Church:
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as the Antiquity of a Noble Family is a reproach to a degenerated Son. I have found that the Authority which she claims hath no other foundation nor beginning,
as the Antiquity of a Noble Family is a reproach to a degenerated Son. I have found that the authority which she claims hath no other Foundation nor beginning,
but the pride and tyranny of such Popes as have succeeded Gregory the Great, for neither he nor any of his Predecessors have ever thought it lawful for them to challenge or pretend to an universal Dominion or Authority in the Church.
but the pride and tyranny of such Popes as have succeeded Gregory the Great, for neither he nor any of his Predecessors have ever Thought it lawful for them to challenge or pretend to an universal Dominion or authority in the Church.
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they can find no sure footing, so that they themselves are forced to confess, that they flote upon the waves of a Sea subject to calms and tempests, to ebbing and flowing,
they can find no sure footing, so that they themselves Are forced to confess, that they float upon the waves of a Sea Subject to calms and tempests, to ebbing and flowing,
Sometimes they see this Ship of St. Peter without Helm or Pilot, overwhelmed with the billows, without hope of a recovery or expectation of salvation for such as are there imbarqued.
Sometime they see this Ship of Saint Peter without Helm or Pilot, overwhelmed with the billows, without hope of a recovery or expectation of salvation for such as Are there embarked.
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This I have found, as soon as I could open my eyes to take notice of such matters without prejudice or partiality, which we must banish from us if we will give a true judgment:
This I have found, as soon as I could open my eyes to take notice of such matters without prejudice or partiality, which we must banish from us if we will give a true judgement:
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we see many times the ruins of an old Dwelling, encompassed about with a few rotten Oaks, is more looked upon than the noblest Palaces, reared up according to the newest and most regular form of Art;
we see many times the ruins of an old Dwelling, encompassed about with a few rotten Oaks, is more looked upon than the Noblest Palaces, reared up according to the Newest and most regular from of Art;
This respect, which Nature and Custome discover for things of a long continuance, is not disagreeable to the directions of Moral and of Christian Policy:
This respect, which Nature and Custom discover for things of a long Continuance, is not disagreeable to the directions of Moral and of Christian Policy:
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As therefore I did look upon the Church of Rome as the most ancient, as that which had been founded by the Apostle St. Peter, as the Romanists would perswade us, I have for a long while entertained the greatest esteem for her,
As Therefore I did look upon the Church of Room as the most ancient, as that which had been founded by the Apostle Saint Peter, as the Romanists would persuade us, I have for a long while entertained the greatest esteem for her,
My Mind being thus filled with partiality for my ancient Religion, I could not imagin how any man of wit and ability, without being grievously blinded, could embrace any other.
My Mind being thus filled with partiality for my ancient Religion, I could not imagine how any man of wit and ability, without being grievously blinded, could embrace any other.
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Is it possible, that there should be some men so silly and ridiculous, to prefer a Religion which we have seen in its Cradle, to another which hath continued sixteen hundred years;
Is it possible, that there should be Some men so silly and ridiculous, to prefer a Religion which we have seen in its Cradle, to Another which hath continued sixteen hundred Years;
a Church formed by the wit of Calvin and Beza, and some others, to that which Christ and His Holy Apostles have established, &c. Thus it is, saith Lactantius, in his Book of the Rise of Errour, l. 2. c. 7. Thus Antiquity commands the judgments of men:
a Church formed by the wit of calvin and Beza, and Some Others, to that which christ and His Holy Apostles have established, etc. Thus it is, Says Lactantius, in his Book of the Rise of Error, l. 2. c. 7. Thus Antiquity commands the Judgments of men:
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In the same manner (saith that Author, l. 2. c. 8.) some imprudently neglect the advice of wisdom, approving without any examination the inventions of their forefathers, suffering themselves to be lead as beasts whithersoever others please,
In the same manner (Says that Author, l. 2. c. 8.) Some imprudently neglect the Advice of Wisdom, approving without any examination the Inventions of their Forefathers, suffering themselves to be led as beasts whithersoever Others please,
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In this manner they are deceived, and are willing to be so, by taking for the rule of their faith the belief of their forefathers, out of a strong conceit, that they cannot be wiser than they were before,
In this manner they Are deceived, and Are willing to be so, by taking for the Rule of their faith the belief of their Forefathers, out of a strong conceit, that they cannot be Wiser than they were before,
because they have succeeded them, and that it is not probable that they were deceived, seeing that they have preceded them and are named their ancestors.
Because they have succeeded them, and that it is not probable that they were deceived, seeing that they have preceded them and Are nam their Ancestors.
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These words of this wise man, and some passages of others, made me think, that it was not so great a crime as is declared in the Church of Rome, to examin the Antiquity of the Religion of our Forefathers,
These words of this wise man, and Some passages of Others, made me think, that it was not so great a crime as is declared in the Church of Rome, to examine the Antiquity of the Religion of our Forefathers,
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and to consider from whence it proceeds, whither it tends, what it hath been, what it should be, what are its Priviledges, Duties, Doctrine, Laws, Conduct;
and to Consider from whence it proceeds, whither it tends, what it hath been, what it should be, what Are its Privileges, Duties, Doctrine, Laws, Conduct;
whether it hath not robb'd the lawful Heiress of her Titles of Honour, usurped her Rights by counterfeit Letters, seised upon her Demesnes, driven her from her Inheritance;
whither it hath not robbed the lawful Heiress of her Titles of Honour, usurped her Rights by counterfeit Letters, seized upon her Demesnes, driven her from her Inheritance;
and whether by this means the Romish Church hath not seated her self in the seat of the lawful, to procure unto her self a greater esteem amongst men, who have so much respect for things that appear with a grave and ancient countenance.
and whither by this means the Romish Church hath not seated her self in the seat of the lawful, to procure unto her self a greater esteem among men, who have so much respect for things that appear with a grave and ancient countenance.
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I have seriously examined these things, I have sought for the Rights and Titles of the Church of Rome amongst its pretended Ancestors, Christ, St. Peter, and St. Paul, who have been, saith she, my Founders and Apostles.
I have seriously examined these things, I have sought for the Rights and Titles of the Church of Room among its pretended Ancestors, christ, Saint Peter, and Saint Paul, who have been, Says she, my Founders and Apostles.
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When I had thus compared the one with the other, the present Rome with the ancient, the World that is now with that which was, the Children with the Father, that which is believed and preached at present with that which was believed and preached heretofore, that which was practised and that which is now done, that which is seen with that which was anciently;
When I had thus compared the one with the other, the present Room with the ancient, the World that is now with that which was, the Children with the Father, that which is believed and preached At present with that which was believed and preached heretofore, that which was practised and that which is now done, that which is seen with that which was anciently;
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I have found, after a serious examination of all these things, that there can be nothing more contrary than these two things, the ancient Christian Rome and that which appears now, the Church then with the modern, the Faith and Christian Religion under the Popes Government with that Faith and Religion which the Romans first embraced,
I have found, After a serious examination of all these things, that there can be nothing more contrary than these two things, the ancient Christian Room and that which appears now, the Church then with the modern, the Faith and Christian Religion under the Popes Government with that Faith and Religion which the Romans First embraced,
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Let any man read over the Gospel and the Records of the Primitive Christians, since the time of the Apostles until the fourth or fifth Centuries, to seek what Church Jesus Christ established upon the unmoveable foundation of His Word and Merits;
Let any man read over the Gospel and the Records of the Primitive Christians, since the time of the Apostles until the fourth or fifth Centuries, to seek what Church jesus christ established upon the Unmovable Foundation of His Word and Merits;
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let him take notice of that which St. Luke describes better with his Pen than with his skilful Pencil, of that which all the approved Writers of the Ecclesiastical Affairs immediately succeeding do represent unto us, which professed no other belief but in Jesus Christ, which had rejected an Angel from Heaven,
let him take notice of that which Saint Lycia describes better with his Pen than with his skilful Pencil, of that which all the approved Writers of the Ecclesiastical Affairs immediately succeeding do represent unto us, which professed no other belief but in jesus christ, which had rejected an Angel from Heaven,
since its beginning, until the time of the Bishop of Rome 's usurpation of the Sovereign Power, under the name of Pope, and compare that Church of Rome with this in our days, examine the Tenents, Maxims, Laws, Behaviour,
since its beginning, until the time of the Bishop of Room is usurpation of the Sovereign Power, under the name of Pope, and compare that Church of Room with this in our days, examine the Tenants, Maxims, Laws, Behaviour,
We must not therefore mention the Antiquity of this Church, but as of a languishing and decayed Body we may say she is ancient, in the same manner as we say of women that shamefully yield themselves to pleasure in their old age,
We must not Therefore mention the Antiquity of this Church, but as of a languishing and decayed Body we may say she is ancient, in the same manner as we say of women that shamefully yield themselves to pleasure in their old age,
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She is no longer that beautiful Wonder, that ravishing Spouse, whose Picture Solomon labours to draw in chap. 4. of the Canticles; but an old Whore, the Mother of fornications and abominations of the earth, mentioned by St. John, Revel. chap. 17. She is old I confess,
She is no longer that beautiful Wonder, that ravishing Spouse, whose Picture Solomon labours to draw in chap. 4. of the Canticles; but an old Whore, the Mother of fornications and abominations of the earth, mentioned by Saint John, Revel. chap. 17. She is old I confess,
and corrupt the more with age, the continuance of the disease having so changed their constitution, that they are not to be known by the former idea's of their persons.
and corrupt the more with age, the Continuance of the disease having so changed their constitution, that they Are not to be known by the former idea's of their Persons.
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In this manner the Romish Church may be said to be ancient: Antiquity doth but discover her shame, reveal her Apostacy, and declare her grievous Corruptions.
In this manner the Romish Church may be said to be ancient: Antiquity does but discover her shame, reveal her Apostasy, and declare her grievous Corruptions.
hearken to the Popes language and to that of Jesus Christ, to what the one commands and the other forbids, to what the first affirms and the latter denies, to what Christ with his Apostles preach and the Pope with his Doctors declare and publish.
harken to the Popes language and to that of jesus christ, to what the one commands and the other forbids, to what the First affirms and the latter Denies, to what christ with his Apostles preach and the Pope with his Doctors declare and publish.
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We need but read the Holy Gospel and the Decretals of Rome, the Scripture and the Canons of the Council of Trent, the Books of the ancient Fathers and the Belief of the Jesuits and of modern Authors;
We need but read the Holy Gospel and the Decretals of Room, the Scripture and the Canonas of the Council of Trent, the Books of the ancient Father's and the Belief of the Jesuits and of modern Authors;
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and deserves none of those glorious Titles, for she is neither Christian, nor Catholick, nor Apostolick, nor Roman, if we take the Roman Church for what she was anciently.
and deserves none of those glorious Titles, for she is neither Christian, nor Catholic, nor Apostolic, nor Roman, if we take the Roman Church for what she was anciently.
and denies Him to be the only Saviour of Men, ascribing this honour to the Virgin Mary, and others, by saying, that she may and doth save many by her interceding for them, that the Pope is able to do the like by pardoning their sins and granting unto them his Indulgences,
and Denies Him to be the only Saviour of Men, ascribing this honour to the Virgae Marry, and Others, by saying, that she may and does save many by her interceding for them, that the Pope is able to do the like by pardoning their Sins and granting unto them his Indulgences,
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and that they themselves may contribute to their own salvation by their good works, &c. She is not Catholick, in that sense which the Romanists give to this word,
and that they themselves may contribute to their own salvation by their good works, etc. She is not Catholic, in that sense which the Romanists give to this word,
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as we shall further take notice, never did claim an universal Dominion, for she did acknowledge the Churches of Antioch, Alexandria, and of Jerusalem, and others, to be her equals in all respects;
as we shall further take notice, never did claim an universal Dominion, for she did acknowledge the Churches of Antioch, Alexandria, and of Jerusalem, and Others, to be her equals in all respects;
The Christians of those days understood nothing of Indulgences, of Fraternities, of Holy-water, of Consecrated Crums, of Relicks and Repositories, of Medals and Beads,
The Christians of those days understood nothing of Indulgences, of Fraternities, of Holy water, of Consecrated Crumbs, of Relics and Repositories, of Medals and Beads,
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and writ to John the Patriarch of Jerusalem an Epistle, which St. Jerome hath translated into Latin, and therefore declares the Judgment of those two Eminent Persons.
and writ to John the Patriarch of Jerusalem an Epistle, which Saint Jerome hath translated into Latin, and Therefore declares the Judgement of those two Eminent Persons.
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In this Epistle he saith, that when he went into a Church, situate in a Country Village, he perceived upon the door a veil where there was an Image to be seen,
In this Epistle he Says, that when he went into a Church, situate in a Country Village, he perceived upon the door a veil where there was an Image to be seen,
Christians of those days did rather chuse to be burned alive and tormented, than to suffer the least grain of Incense to fall from their hands into that fire, which was intended to burn it in honour of an Image or Idol, which they were required to worship.
Christians of those days did rather choose to be burned alive and tormented, than to suffer the least grain of Incense to fallen from their hands into that fire, which was intended to burn it in honour of an Image or Idol, which they were required to worship.
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and endure the most sensible pains and tortures, than to behold the Smoak of Incense, fallen from their hands, mount up to the nose of a senseless Idol.
and endure the most sensible pains and tortures, than to behold the Smoke of Incense, fallen from their hands, mount up to the nose of a senseless Idol.
if any of the ancient Christians could but rise out of their graves, to come amongst you into your Churches on some Festival day, what would they say or think,
if any of the ancient Christians could but rise out of their graves, to come among you into your Churches on Some Festival day, what would they say or think,
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when they should see the accomplishment of Ezekiel 's Prophecy, chap. 8. so many abominations in the midst of God's Sanctuary, the worship due to God alone paid to dumb Pictures which stand about the walls of your Temples? when they should see that your Christian Devotion consists chiefly in such apish tricks, in the kissing of Altars, in cringings, stretching out of your arms,
when they should see the accomplishment of Ezekielem is Prophecy, chap. 8. so many abominations in the midst of God's Sanctuary, the worship due to God alone paid to dumb Pictures which stand about the walls of your Temples? when they should see that your Christian Devotion consists chiefly in such apish tricks, in the kissing of Altars, in cringings, stretching out of your arms,
and signs of the Cross often made, sometimes three or five times in kneeling before an Image, with hands lifted up, in offering to it frankincense, in numbring a few beads, in casting holy water upon the bones of the deceased, in burning a wax candle, put out and lighted again as many times as you have things to desire from a Saint, &c. How many tears would these ancient Catholick Roman Christians shed,
and Signs of the Cross often made, sometime three or five times in kneeling before an Image, with hands lifted up, in offering to it frankincense, in numbering a few beads, in casting holy water upon the bones of the deceased, in burning a wax candle, put out and lighted again as many times as you have things to desire from a Saint, etc. How many tears would these ancient Catholic Roman Christians shed,
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and lamentations should we hear from their pious Souls? Jeremiah never uttered so many over the Ruins of Jerusalem. O Rome! Rome! would they say, what change is this? what are these impertinencies? what wonderful metamorphosis? Heretofore the Truth did command in thee over Errour, the Laws of God over the Inventions of men, the Precepts of the Gospel over the Traditions of the people,
and lamentations should we hear from their pious Souls? Jeremiah never uttered so many over the Ruins of Jerusalem. Oh Room! Rome! would they say, what change is this? what Are these Impertinencies? what wondered metamorphosis? Heretofore the Truth did command in thee over Error, the Laws of God over the Inventions of men, the Precepts of the Gospel over the Traditions of the people,
I would desire the Papists never to boast of the Age and Antiquity of their Church, they have no reason to glory, in that Rome was anciently one of the most famous Churches of Christendom, for it is not like what it was heretofore.
I would desire the Papists never to boast of the Age and Antiquity of their Church, they have no reason to glory, in that Room was anciently one of the most famous Churches of Christendom, for it is not like what it was heretofore.
They ought to shew us by their Doctrine and Works, that the Church of Rome at present is the same as it was of old, which cannot be done but by a reformation of all the abuses,
They ought to show us by their Doctrine and Works, that the Church of Room At present is the same as it was of old, which cannot be done but by a Reformation of all the Abuses,
The most learned of all their Doctors, who have undertaken to shew their conformity with the ancient Church of Rome, seem to be much perplex'd in the proving of this matter, very weak in their arguments,
The most learned of all their Doctors, who have undertaken to show their conformity with the ancient Church of Rome, seem to be much perplexed in the proving of this matter, very weak in their Arguments,
but I think I have said enough to make the Papists apply unto themselves Tertullians reproach, directed to the Heathens, Apol. adv. Gent. cap. 6. Tell me, where is your Religion? where is that respect that ye owe to your forefathers? you are not like to them in your habits, in your manner of living, in your customs, opinions, and in your language:
but I think I have said enough to make the Papists apply unto themselves Tertullia's reproach, directed to the heathens, Apollinarian Advantage. Gent. cap. 6. Tell me, where is your Religion? where is that respect that you owe to your Forefathers? you Are not like to them in your habits, in your manner of living, in your customs, opinions, and in your language:
when I did consider that which Jesus Christ saith to St. Peter in many occasions, especially in that where He tells him, immediately after the Confession of his Faith, Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will build my Church,
when I did Consider that which jesus christ Says to Saint Peter in many occasions, especially in that where He tells him, immediately After the Confessi of his Faith, Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will built my Church,
There are other passages of Holy Scripture that make for the same purpose, and St. Austin, and several other Interpreters, seem to favour this opinion,
There Are other passages of Holy Scripture that make for the same purpose, and Saint Austin, and several other Interpreters, seem to favour this opinion,
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In this manner I did argue with my Comrades, having been instructed in the Schools of Thomas Aquinas, Suarez, and others, that gather from thence many reasons to prove the Pope's Authority and Sovereignty.
In this manner I did argue with my Comrades, having been instructed in the Schools of Thomas Aquinas, Suarez, and Others, that gather from thence many Reasons to prove the Pope's authority and Sovereignty.
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But when I had a little better examined these passages, perused the Writings of the Fathers, to understand their judgment of this matter, I have found that there is nothing more false than the Doctrines of the Popish Schools in this occasion;
But when I had a little better examined these passages, perused the Writings of the Father's, to understand their judgement of this matter, I have found that there is nothing more false than the Doctrines of the Popish Schools in this occasion;
and confirm'd the same priviledge to all the rest of His Apostles, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, &c. Matth. 18. vers. 18. He addresseth Himself to them all, and not to one alone:
and confirmed the same privilege to all the rest of His Apostles, Whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, etc. Matthew 18. vers. 18. He Addresseth Himself to them all, and not to one alone:
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And if after His Resurrection, Christ speaks to St. Peter only, Feed my sheep; this was as St. Cyril, and other wise Interpreters have taken notice, with an intent to confirm and re-admit him into the office of an Apostle, which he had renounced by his Apostacy from Christ.
And if After His Resurrection, christ speaks to Saint Peter only, Feed my sheep; this was as Saint Cyril, and other wise Interpreters have taken notice, with an intent to confirm and readmit him into the office of an Apostle, which he had renounced by his Apostasy from christ.
and confirm him in the office of an Apostle, for fear that the denial of his Lord, which he had been guilty of through the weakness of the flesh, should seem to have cashier'd him.
and confirm him in the office of an Apostle, for Fear that the denial of his Lord, which he had been guilty of through the weakness of the Flesh, should seem to have Cashiered him.
For it is to contradict what Jesus Christ said to all His Apostles, when He appointed them to preach the Gospel to Mankind, to teach and baptize, &c. to say that none but St. Peter had this power granted to him.
For it is to contradict what jesus christ said to all His Apostles, when He appointed them to preach the Gospel to Mankind, to teach and baptise, etc. to say that none but Saint Peter had this power granted to him.
now who is this Shepherd, Christ or the Pope? My Father hath given me all power, in heaven and in earth, Matth. 28. I have power to pardon sins on earth, Mark 2.10.
now who is this Shepherd, christ or the Pope? My Father hath given me all power, in heaven and in earth, Matthew 28. I have power to pardon Sins on earth, Mark 2.10.
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God hath committed all judgment unto me, and power to execute judgment, John 5. How can these passages agree with the Popes Sovereign Authority? Is it not a grievous affront offered to Jesus Christ, to set this Divine Saviour aside,
God hath committed all judgement unto me, and power to execute judgement, John 5. How can these passages agree with the Popes Sovereign authority? Is it not a grievous affront offered to jesus christ, to Set this Divine Saviour aside,
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as Bellarmin doth, secluso Christo, to help up the Pope to his Throne, and invest him into his usurped Sovereignty? If we are to acknowledge but one Shepherd, but one Master, but one Lord, but one only Heir of the Fathers Power and Authority, shall we not rob Christ of these His Divine Prerogatives,
as Bellarmin does, secluso Christ, to help up the Pope to his Throne, and invest him into his usurped Sovereignty? If we Are to acknowledge but one Shepherd, but one Master, but one Lord, but one only Heir of the Father's Power and authority, shall we not rob christ of these His Divine Prerogatives,
but they are but philosophical and aiery distinctions, of the same nature as are commonly invented by the wit of man, to justifie Aristotle from his Belief and Doctrine of the Worlds Eternity;
but they Are but philosophical and airy Distinctions, of the same nature as Are commonly invented by the wit of man, to justify Aristotle from his Belief and Doctrine of the World's Eternity;
Tertullian, Origen, St. Bernard, and others, from teaching that the Souls of Saints are not admitted to the Vision of God before the day of Judgment.
Tertullian, Origen, Saint Bernard, and Others, from teaching that the Souls of Saints Are not admitted to the Vision of God before the day of Judgement.
and an Ape like a Lion, &c. All these arguments and distinctions might be well resented from the mouth of Aristotle, of Plato, Pythagoras, or from a Cartesian Philosopher,
and an Ape like a lion, etc. All these Arguments and Distinctions might be well resented from the Mouth of Aristotle, of Plato, Pythagoras, or from a Cartesian Philosopher,
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For my part, I think it is the best, to declare ingenuously, that there can be no solid reason found out, to authorize our ascribing to a man that which belongs to Jesus Christ alone by his own words.
For my part, I think it is the best, to declare ingenuously, that there can be no solid reason found out, to authorise our ascribing to a man that which belongs to jesus christ alone by his own words.
There is one sovereign or great Shepherd of our Souls, saith St. Peter, Ep. 1. chap. 5. with whom, when He shall appear, we shall appear also with Him in glory;
There is one sovereign or great Shepherd of our Souls, Says Saint Peter, Epistle 1. chap. 5. with whom, when He shall appear, we shall appear also with Him in glory;
but, &c. Doth St. Peter establish here the Popes Monarchy? doth not he rather undermine the foundation of it? No man, saith St. Paul, can lay another foundation but that which is already laid, Jesus Christ. There is one Lawgiver.
but, etc. Does Saint Peter establish Here the Popes Monarchy? does not he rather undermine the Foundation of it? No man, Says Saint Paul, can lay Another Foundation but that which is already laid, jesus christ. There is one Lawgiver.
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3. How doth this agree with that which the Papists would perswade us of St. Peter, and of the Pope? Ought we not to gather from these passages, Doctrines contrary to their belief? No man can lay another foundation, &c. They are therefore much deceived, that affirm, that St. Peter is the foundation of the Christian Church,
3. How does this agree with that which the Papists would persuade us of Saint Peter, and of the Pope? Ought we not to gather from these passages, Doctrines contrary to their belief? No man can lay Another Foundation, etc. They Are Therefore much deceived, that affirm, that Saint Peter is the Foundation of the Christian Church,
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All the primitive Doctors confirm this Doctrine, they ascribe to Jesus Christ only, that which the Papists ascribe to St. Peter, and to the Pope, whom they have made his Successor.
All the primitive Doctors confirm this Doctrine, they ascribe to jesus christ only, that which the Papists ascribe to Saint Peter, and to the Pope, whom they have made his Successor.
When Jesus Christ (saith St. Chrysostome, Tom. 3. Ser. de pent.) hath said, upon this Rock I will build my Church, He did not say upon Peter, for He hath not built His Church upon a man, but upon this Faith.
When jesus christ (Says Saint Chrysostom, Tom. 3. Ser. de penned.) hath said, upon this Rock I will built my Church, He did not say upon Peter, for He hath not built His Church upon a man, but upon this Faith.
What means (saith St. Austin, Tract. 10. in Epist. Joan.) what means He by these words, upon this Rock I will build my Church? He means upon this Faith,
What means (Says Saint Austin, Tract. 10. in Epistle Joan.) what means He by these words, upon this Rock I will built my Church? He means upon this Faith,
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Optat. Millevitanus speaking of Pope Siricius, he doth not call him Master or Holy Father, &c. but Noster Socius, our Companion, Contra Parmen. lib. 2. Art thou bordering upon Achaia (saith Tertullian, de Praet. cap.
Optat Millevitanus speaking of Pope Siricius, he does not call him Master or Holy Father, etc. but Noster Socius, our Companion, Contra Parmen. lib. 2. Art thou bordering upon Achaia (Says Tertullian, de Praet. cap.
36.) thou art near to Corinth, if thou art joyning to Macedonia thou hast Philippi Thessalonica, if thou canst go over into Asia thou shalt find Ephesus, and if thou neighbourest upon Italy thou art not far from Rome, where we have authority.
36.) thou art near to Corinth, if thou art joining to Macedonia thou hast Philippi Thessalonica, if thou Canst go over into Asia thou shalt find Ephesus, and if thou neighbourest upon Italy thou art not Far from Room, where we have Authority.
Let any man therefore judge, what impudency and presumption the Popes are guilty of, in that they claim a Sovereign Power, not only over Spiritual Affairs,
Let any man Therefore judge, what impudence and presumption the Popes Are guilty of, in that they claim a Sovereign Power, not only over Spiritual Affairs,
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How blind, or rather how malicious, must the Popish Divines be, to employ all their learning and skill in maintaining of this Doctrine? I am perswaded, that there are but few that commit this sin out of ignorance.
How blind, or rather how malicious, must the Popish Divines be, to employ all their learning and skill in maintaining of this Doctrine? I am persuaded, that there Are but few that commit this since out of ignorance.
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And Martin V. named himself, The Light of the World, and the Father of Kings, &c. The modestest of them all have suffered themselves to be called, without renting their garments,
And Martin V. nam himself, The Light of the World, and the Father of Kings, etc. The modestest of them all have suffered themselves to be called, without renting their garments,
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as Paul and Barnabas once did in a like occasion, The King of Kings, the Sovereign of the World, the Judge of all Controversies, from whose Sentence there is no appeal to God's Tribunal,
as Paul and Barnabas once did in a like occasion, The King of Kings, the Sovereign of the World, the Judge of all Controversies, from whose Sentence there is no appeal to God's Tribunal,
They name him also, the Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world, God's Majesty on earth, the Brightness of God's Presence, the Bridegroom of the Christian Church, the Lion of the Tribe of Juda, God's Vicegerent, the Holy of Holies, Infallible, Almighty, &c. The Popes have claimed these and many other Titles, which I am ready to shew, not only in the Writings of the Roman Doctors,
They name him also, the Lamb of God who Takes away the Sins of the world, God's Majesty on earth, the Brightness of God's Presence, the Bridegroom of the Christian Church, the lion of the Tribe of Juda, God's Vicegerent, the Holy of Holies, Infallible, Almighty, etc. The Popes have claimed these and many other Titles, which I am ready to show, not only in the Writings of the Roman Doctors,
They have trampled them under their feet, as Alexander did the Crown of Frederick Barbarossa. What may be more said of Jesus Christ, to put a difference between him and the Pope? Here is the fulfilling of all the Impieties which St. Paul did foretell, 2 Thess. 2. v. 3. The man of sin shall be revealed, the son of perdition, who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, on that is worshipped,
They have trampled them under their feet, as Alexander did the Crown of Frederick Barbarossa. What may be more said of jesus christ, to put a difference between him and the Pope? Here is the fulfilling of all the Impieties which Saint Paul did foretell, 2 Thess 2. v. 3. The man of since shall be revealed, the son of perdition, who Opposeth and Exalteth himself above all that is called God, on that is worshipped,
and by the continued Catalogue of all the Popes, which the modern Popish Authors have gathered from the ancient Historians, I did judge, that this was but the consequence of Christ's promise to St. Peter, when He told him, that his faith should never fail, and that the gates of hell should never prevail against his Church.
and by the continued Catalogue of all the Popes, which the modern Popish Authors have gathered from the ancient Historians, I did judge, that this was but the consequence of Christ's promise to Saint Peter, when He told him, that his faith should never fail, and that the gates of hell should never prevail against his Church.
But since I have curiously examined the Truth, since I have look'd into the Histories to find out this continued Succession of Roman Bishops for so many years, I have found the Writers so perplex'd upon this Subject,
But since I have curiously examined the Truth, since I have looked into the Histories to find out this continued Succession of Roman Bishops for so many Years, I have found the Writers so perplexed upon this Subject,
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for how can they agree this continued Succession without interruption, with what Onuphrius saith in his Chronicle, where he mentions no less than six and twenty Schisms in the Church of Rome, the twentieth lasted forty years,
for how can they agree this continued Succession without interruption, with what Onuphrius Says in his Chronicle, where he mentions not less than six and twenty Schisms in the Church of Rome, the twentieth lasted forty Years,
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and the twenty sixth continued since Urbanus VI. until the Council of Constance, as Genebrard saith, Chron. lib. 4. an. 1378. the one and twentieth lasted six and thirty years, as the same Author affirms;
and the twenty sixth continued since Urbanus VI. until the Council of Constance, as Genebrard Says, Chronicles lib. 4. nias. 1378. the one and twentieth lasted six and thirty Years, as the same Author affirms;
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during all this time the Church of Rome had two Popes, that did excommunicate one another, Ann. 1389? How can we agree this Succession with what Baronius saith? for he is forced to acknowledge it,
during all this time the Church of Room had two Popes, that did excommunicate one Another, Ann. 1389? How can we agree this Succession with what Baronius Says? for he is forced to acknowledge it,
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after so many Historians, that at Rome there have been no less than three Popes together, whom he names tricipitem bestiam portis inferis emergentem, tom.
After so many Historians, that At Room there have been no less than three Popes together, whom he names tricipitem bestiam portis inferis emergentem, tom.
and John XXIII. had the same apparent right to the Popes Miter, de pontif. lib. 4. c. 14. How can we also agree this Doctrine with Baronius, an. 912. sect. 8? He saith, That the Clergy were not admitted to the Election, that the Canons were not observed,
and John XXIII. had the same apparent right to the Popes Miter, the Po^tifici. lib. 4. c. 14. How can we also agree this Doctrine with Baronius, an. 912. sect. 8? He Says, That the Clergy were not admitted to the Election, that the Canonas were not observed,
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what Cardinals think ye (saith he) that these Monsters did create? for according to the usual course of nature every thing begets its likeness, &c. Lechery (saith Platin. in vita Benedicti) brought forth these Monsters, these Prodigies, who by ambition and gifts have intruded themselves in,
what Cardinals think you (Says he) that these Monsters did create? for according to the usual course of nature every thing begets its likeness, etc. Lechery (Says Platin. in vita Blessing) brought forth these Monsters, these Prodigies, who by ambition and Gifts have intruded themselves in,
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How can any have the impudency to maintain, that the Faith of this Church hath never failed? that the gates of hell could never prevail against it? and that there was never any discontinuance in the succession of its Bishops, & c? Yet this is impudently affirmed, with allowance, in the Schools of the Papists. This Doctrine I have also heretofore defended in Theses, which I published amongst them:
How can any have the impudence to maintain, that the Faith of this Church hath never failed? that the gates of hell could never prevail against it? and that there was never any discontinuance in the succession of its Bishops, & c? Yet this is impudently affirmed, with allowance, in the Schools of the Papists. This Doctrine I have also heretofore defended in Theses, which I published among them:
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That although the Election of the Roman Bishops hath passed almost at every time by bribes, fraud, violence, murder, &c. Although the Church of Rome hath been frequently,
That although the Election of the Roman Bishops hath passed almost At every time by Bribes, fraud, violence, murder, etc. Although the Church of Room hath been frequently,
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and for a long while, divided into Sects and Factions, and that much disorder hath happened in it, nevertheless we ought to believe and affirm, that the Holy Ghost did govern these Elections,
and for a long while, divided into Sects and Factions, and that much disorder hath happened in it, nevertheless we ought to believe and affirm, that the Holy Ghost did govern these Elections,
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Who is it, said I to my self, that dares deny, that a Religion where so many Martyrs appear, that have laid down their Lives for Christ's Cause, where so many Saints have observed the Rules of the Gospel,
Who is it, said I to my self, that dares deny, that a Religion where so many Martyrs appear, that have laid down their Lives for Christ's Cause, where so many Saints have observed the Rules of the Gospel,
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But such as will, as I have done, look more narrowly to this particular, and weigh every thing in the Scales of the Sanctuary, shall find by experience, that the Church of Rome hath no cause to glory so much in them.
But such as will, as I have done, look more narrowly to this particular, and weigh every thing in the Scales of the Sanctuary, shall find by experience, that the Church of Room hath no cause to glory so much in them.
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There have been many also in the Churches of Jerusalem, of Antioch, of the Georgians, Muscovites, Greeks, &c. yet the Papists esteem them not the more.
There have been many also in the Churches of Jerusalem, of Antioch, of the Georgians, Muscovites, Greeks, etc. yet the Papists esteem them not the more.
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for the Magicians of Egypt, by Gods permission, did also work Miracles, Exod. chap. 7. God, whose Secrets and Judgments are not to be searched out, may suffer the Devil to keep men in ignorance by this means.
for the Magicians of Egypt, by God's permission, did also work Miracles, Exod chap. 7. God, whose Secrets and Judgments Are not to be searched out, may suffer the devil to keep men in ignorance by this means.
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But what advantage do they expect from this Argument? There are men of honesty every where, amongst the Heathens and Hereticks as well as amongst the Christians and Catholicks there are persons of good behaviour,
But what advantage do they expect from this Argument? There Are men of honesty every where, among the heathens and Heretics as well as among the Christians and Catholics there Are Persons of good behaviour,
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but suppose it were so, that the holiness and integrity of life were an infallible sign of the Truth, the Papists will never be able to better their Cause by this reason,
but suppose it were so, that the holiness and integrity of life were an infallible Signen of the Truth, the Papists will never be able to better their Cause by this reason,
If we did but see the disorders of this Church plainly presented unto us, we should have cause to wonder at the things related by the Papists themselves of their Popes.
If we did but see the disorders of this Church plainly presented unto us, we should have cause to wonder At the things related by the Papists themselves of their Popes.
I shall here mention some of them, and that I may not be traduced as a Lyar, I shall bring two or three of their own famous Writers speaking of the Court of Rome, such I mean who endeavour to cover its imperfections,
I shall Here mention Some of them, and that I may not be traduced as a Liar, I shall bring two or three of their own famous Writers speaking of the Court of Rome, such I mean who endeavour to cover its imperfections,
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In this manner he speaks of the Court of Rome: Iniquity proceeds from the grave Judges, who are named Christ's Vicegerents, and who seem to govern His people.
In this manner he speaks of the Court of Rome: Iniquity proceeds from the grave Judges, who Are nam Christ's Vicegerents, and who seem to govern His people.
and such like Monsters, did flock to Rome, to get the Ecclesiastical Honours, or to keep them by the Pope 's Authority. About the year 897, Cardinal Baronius affirms, That there were the most wicked Varlets brought in to sit in St. Peter 's Chair, men of most infamous lives, most fearfully debauch'd;
and such like Monsters, did flock to Room, to get the Ecclesiastical Honours, or to keep them by the Pope is authority. About the year 897, Cardinal Baronius affirms, That there were the most wicked Varlets brought in to fit in Saint Peter is Chair, men of most infamous lives, most fearfully debauched;
how many evils have proceeded from them? how many grievous tragedies have been acted by them? what villanies have been here committed in this glorious See? what filthy and base actions have appeared here? &c. In the year 912, he saith, sect. 8. this Church was so debauch'd and swimming in vice, That the filthiest and the noted whores did govern all at Rome.
how many evils have proceeded from them? how many grievous tragedies have been acted by them? what villainies have been Here committed in this glorious See? what filthy and base actions have appeared Here? etc. In the year 912, he Says, sect. 8. this Church was so debauched and swimming in vice, That the filthiest and the noted whores did govern all At Room.
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At their pleasure the See was disposed of, the Bishops were created, and their Favourites and Gallants were chosen in St. Peter 's Chair to be Popes.
At their pleasure the See was disposed of, the Bishops were created, and their Favourites and Gallants were chosen in Saint Peter is Chair to be Popes.
and they shall find there more wickedness than ever was in Sodom or in Nineveh. Let Rome be therefore ashamed, saith a Learned Man who beheld these abominations, Claud. Espens. in Epist. ad Tit. c. 1. Let her never offer to shew a Catalogue of her shameful Crimes.
and they shall find there more wickedness than ever was in Sodom or in Nineveh. Let Room be Therefore ashamed, Says a Learned Man who beheld these abominations, Claud. Espens. in Epistle ad Tit. c. 1. Let her never offer to show a Catalogue of her shameful Crimes.
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therefore she hath no cause to challenge them as her own. Those former Worthies are her reproach and condemnation, because she doth not imitate their Example.
Therefore she hath no cause to challenge them as her own. Those former Worthies Are her reproach and condemnation, Because she does not imitate their Exampl.
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Nevertheless the Popish Doctors are so impertinent, to boast of these disorders, vices, and abominations, and to gather from thence reasons to prove the truth and holiness of their Religion.
Nevertheless the Popish Doctors Are so impertinent, to boast of these disorders, vices, and abominations, and to gather from thence Reasons to prove the truth and holiness of their Religion.
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Who would believe that Baronius, after that he had filled his Annals with the filthy debaucheries of many Popes, should gather from thence a conclusion to the advantage of his Church? Yet this he doth very boldly;
Who would believe that Baronius, After that he had filled his Annals with the filthy debaucheries of many Popes, should gather from thence a conclusion to the advantage of his Church? Yet this he does very boldly;
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and acknowledged all that hath been written of them by his predecessors to be very true, that there have been Popes very ambitious, covetous, symoniacal, impious, Murderers, lecherous, incestuous, Atheists, and Sodomites; which things the Papists cannot deny,
and acknowledged all that hath been written of them by his predecessors to be very true, that there have been Popes very ambitious, covetous, Simoniacal, impious, Murderers, lecherous, incestuous, Atheists, and Sodomites; which things the Papists cannot deny,
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Nevertheless, when Baronius hath said all this of the Popes, he concludes, as boldly as if he had to prove the Divinity of Jesus Christ, That all these Vices, by which St. Peter 's Chair hath been dishonoured, are proofs of its Holiness, Excellency, and Infallibility;
Nevertheless, when Baronius hath said all this of the Popes, he concludes, as boldly as if he had to prove the Divinity of jesus christ, That all these Vices, by which Saint Peter is Chair hath been dishonoured, Are proofs of its Holiness, Excellency, and Infallibility;
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Alvar. Pelag. a Portugues Bishop, tells us, lib. 2. art. 15. of many Popes, who have crept into that See by their factions, agreements, covenants, and large promises;
Alvar Pelagius a Portugues Bishop, tells us, lib. 2. art. 15. of many Popes, who have crept into that See by their factions, agreements, Covenants, and large promises;
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and when they have got in, all their endeavour was to enrich and raise their Relations, to promote their friends to the chief Offices, to live themselves in pleasure,
and when they have god in, all their endeavour was to enrich and raise their Relations, to promote their Friends to the chief Offices, to live themselves in pleasure,
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They have wasted the sacred Revenues, advanced most unworthy persons, and gloried in their chariots, elephants, horses, rich garments, numerous train, guards, and noble attendants:
They have wasted the sacred Revenues, advanced most unworthy Persons, and gloried in their chariots, elephants, Horses, rich garments, numerous train, guards, and noble attendants:
They have by the power of the sword often endeavoured to enlarge their own Borders, and seize upon the Territories of their neighbouring Princes, never minding the salvation of souls,
They have by the power of the sword often endeavoured to enlarge their own Borders, and seize upon the Territories of their neighbouring Princes, never minding the salvation of Souls,
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as Judas did, Christ's Body, consecrated the Sacraments, and celebrated Orders for silver, &c. We have seen, (saith the same Author, lib. 2. art. 2. fol. 104.) men that have made this City like Sodom and Nineveh, by letting in, and countenancing all manner of vices, publick and private,
as Judas did, Christ's Body, consecrated the Sacraments, and celebrated Order for silver, etc. We have seen, (Says the same Author, lib. 2. art. 2. fol. 104.) men that have made this city like Sodom and Nineveh, by letting in, and countenancing all manner of vices, public and private,
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3. pag. 823.) Whores walking about the streets of Rome as honourable Dames, carried upon Mules, attended and waited upon by Noblemen and Cardinals Chaplains, such like scandals have never been seen elsewhere but in this City.
3. page. 823.) Whores walking about the streets of Room as honourable Dams, carried upon Mules, attended and waited upon by Noblemen and Cardinals Chaplains, such like scandals have never been seen elsewhere but in this city.
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We have seen (saith Guischardin, Hist. of Italy, lib. 1. sect. 2.) Rodericus Borgia, who was afterwards Pope Alexander VI. buy the priviledge of disposing of the Holy Treasury.
We have seen (Says Guischardin, Hist. of Italy, lib. 1. sect. 2.) Rodericus Borgia, who was afterwards Pope Alexander VI. buy the privilege of disposing of the Holy Treasury.
And Platina and Baronius relate, that there have been some Popes introduc'd by violence, who have clapp'd in prison such as were before in possession of the See of Rome, as Christopher did Leo VIII. Some have been so base and furious, that they have taken up the Bodies of their Predecessors, whose Fingers, wherewith they had given their blessing to the people, they have cut off and cast into the Tybur, as Stephen VI. treated Formosus. In short, we have seen men more covetous, ambitious, impious, lecherous, cruel,
And Platina and Baronius relate, that there have been Some Popes introduced by violence, who have clapped in prison such as were before in possession of the See of Room, as Christopher did Leo VIII. some have been so base and furious, that they have taken up the Bodies of their Predecessors, whose Fingers, wherewith they had given their blessing to the people, they have Cut off and cast into the Tiber, as Stephen VI. treated Formosus. In short, we have seen men more covetous, ambitious, impious, lecherous, cruel,
and wicked, than in the most licentious Courts, than amongst the most barbarous Nations. And Genebrard. Chron. lib. 4. saith, that these disorders have lasted sometimes 150 years together.
and wicked, than in the most licentious Courts, than among the most barbarous nations. And Genebrard. Chronicles lib. 4. Says, that these disorders have lasted sometime 150 Years together.
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The Heathenish Philosophers have taught these Popish Doctors to argue in this manner for their Religion, from this ancient Maxim of theirs, Ex quolibet fit quodlibet: That from any Principle we may draw any Conclusion, either good or evil:
The Heathenish Philosophers have taught these Popish Doctors to argue in this manner for their Religion, from this ancient Maxim of theirs, Ex quolibet fit quodlibet: That from any Principle we may draw any Conclusion, either good or evil:
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For any Understanding may perceive from thence the feebleness of their Doctrine, the falshood of their Religion, seeing that they are driven to draw such Conclusions as are quite contrary to the nature and truth of the things themselves.
For any Understanding may perceive from thence the feebleness of their Doctrine, the falsehood of their Religion, seeing that they Are driven to draw such Conclusions as Are quite contrary to the nature and truth of the things themselves.
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These and such like Considerations, which I have had by reading the Books of the Popish Doctors and Historians, have lessened that vast esteem that I had formerly for that Church,
These and such like Considerations, which I have had by reading the Books of the Popish Doctors and Historians, have lessened that vast esteem that I had formerly for that Church,
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and made me to understand, that all its excellent Priviledges which it claims, and which they assign to her, are but whimseys and Chimaera's begot in their fancy by their fondness for their Religion, the Popes ambition,
and made me to understand, that all its excellent Privileges which it claims, and which they assign to her, Are but whimsies and Chimaera's begotten in their fancy by their fondness for their Religion, the Popes ambition,
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the Pope's Infallibility, the real and corporal presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Altar, the Sacrifice of the Mass, Purgatory, the Invocation of Saints,
the Pope's Infallibility, the real and corporal presence of jesus christ in the Sacrament of the Altar, the Sacrifice of the Mass, Purgatory, the Invocation of Saints,
Hath not Jesus Christ said, I have promised to St. Peter, that his Faith should never fail? doth not he mean that his Successors should be always Infallible? hath he not said in celebrating his Holy Supper, that the Bread was his Body, and the Wine his Blood, expresly,
Hath not jesus christ said, I have promised to Saint Peter, that his Faith should never fail? does not he mean that his Successors should be always Infallible? hath he not said in celebrating his Holy Supper, that the Bred was his Body, and the Wine his Blood, expressly,
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For where shall we find any thing of the Pope's Infallibility in the Holy Scripture? shall not we find rather, that the holiest of men are liars? Psal. 115. 11. and 61.10. That we fail all in many things, and that if any man fails not in word, he may boast of being a perfect man.
For where shall we find any thing of the Pope's Infallibility in the Holy Scripture? shall not we find rather, that the Holiest of men Are liars? Psalm 115. 11. and 61.10. That we fail all in many things, and that if any man fails not in word, he may boast of being a perfect man.
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how can they therefore say that God hath given it to a man? and why to the Pope of all other men? seeing that according to the Papists confession, he is many times a very wicked man.
how can they Therefore say that God hath given it to a man? and why to the Pope of all other men? seeing that according to the Papists Confessi, he is many times a very wicked man.
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And St. Peter himself, unto whom the Son of God had promised that his Faith should never fail, from whence they would establish this Doctrine, was guilty of a great mistake concerning the Circumcision of the Jews and Gentiles,
And Saint Peter himself, unto whom the Son of God had promised that his Faith should never fail, from whence they would establish this Doctrine, was guilty of a great mistake Concerning the Circumcision of the jews and Gentiles,
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and promoted many times by Legerdemain, by Bribes, subtilty, temporal Interests, Princes favours? Is it possible, that these Popes, who are to be all Italians born, elected out of the number of Cardinals,
and promoted many times by Legerdemain, by Bribes, subtlety, temporal Interests, Princes favours? Is it possible, that these Popes, who Are to be all Italians born, elected out of the number of Cardinals,
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and the Cardinals Courtizans, as Paronius and Bellarmin, and others acknowledge, should be more infallible than St. Peter, chosen by Christ himself? How can we imagin that such a man should be a Treasury intrusted with Divine knowledge and the will of God? that his voice pronounced out of his Chair, should be the voice of Heaven;
and the Cardinals Courtesans, as Paronius and Bellarmin, and Others acknowledge, should be more infallible than Saint Peter, chosen by christ himself? How can we imagine that such a man should be a Treasury Entrusted with Divine knowledge and the will of God? that his voice pronounced out of his Chair, should be the voice of Heaven;
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The Pope, being assisted by some of his Brethren, hath pronounced the Sentence, which they say is, ex Cathedra, and condemned Jansenius and his followers, he hath declared them to be Hereticks;
The Pope, being assisted by Some of his Brothers, hath pronounced the Sentence, which they say is, ex Cathedra, and condemned Jansenius and his followers, he hath declared them to be Heretics;
must I believe it as an Article of Faith? because he saith, that in the Book of this Learned Bishop there are five Propositions, the same as were condemned heretofore in Calvin, and that only from the information of the holy Fathers the Jesuits: Must I take all this as an Article of my Faith;
must I believe it as an Article of Faith? Because he Says, that in the Book of this Learned Bishop there Are five Propositions, the same as were condemned heretofore in calvin, and that only from the information of the holy Father's the Jesuits: Must I take all this as an Article of my Faith;
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although Mr. Arnaldus, and other Doctors of the Port-Royal have proved to all that can but read, that these Propositions are not be found in his Books.
although Mr. Arnaldus, and other Doctors of the Port-Royal have proved to all that can but read, that these Propositions Are not be found in his Books.
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If I doubt of it, and speak as the wise Son of Sirach, Eccl. 9. whose Book is received amongst the Canonical, That no body knows whether he be worthy of love or hatred, much less doth he know this of others:
If I doubt of it, and speak as the wise Son of Sirach, Ecclesiastes 9. whose Book is received among the Canonical, That no body knows whither he be worthy of love or hatred, much less does he know this of Others:
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but an infinit number of other things received by Tradition, proceeds from the testimony and information which they have received of several matters of Fact.
but an infinite number of other things received by Tradition, proceeds from the testimony and information which they have received of several matters of Fact.
for the Pope, who only is to be look'd upon as Infallible, according to the Papists Doctrine, hath not seen all these things, he believes it from the testimony of others. For Example;
for the Pope, who only is to be looked upon as Infallible, according to the Papists Doctrine, hath not seen all these things, he believes it from the testimony of Others. For Exampl;
and not as it is in the Gospel, Hoc est corpus meum: that he did mingle Water with the Wine, in the Mass. If these things, that are all matters of fact, which cannot be proved by Holy Scripture, be false,
and not as it is in the Gospel, Hoc est corpus meum: that he did mingle Water with the Wine, in the Mass. If these things, that Are all matters of fact, which cannot be proved by Holy Scripture, be false,
That the Bread becomes the Body of Christ, and the Wine his Blood, &c. all this is well and very true, we are not ignorant that St. Ambrose, St. Chrysostome, St. Austin, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, and many other ancient Doctors name it so.
That the Bred becomes the Body of christ, and the Wine his Blood, etc. all this is well and very true, we Are not ignorant that Saint Ambrose, Saint Chrysostom, Saint Austin, Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, and many other ancient Doctors name it so.
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But how can the Papists shew by the Holy Scripture that Christ is there, in the same manner as they affirm, by a real presence, which is not only spiritual,
But how can the Papists show by the Holy Scripture that christ is there, in the same manner as they affirm, by a real presence, which is not only spiritual,
but material and corporal? That he is there in the same manner as he was of old in the Virgins womb, in the manger of Bethlehem, upon Mount Tabor, and upon the Cross,
but material and corporal? That he is there in the same manner as he was of old in the Virgins womb, in the manger of Bethlehem, upon Mount Tabor, and upon the Cross,
and nevertheless that he is in the highest Heavens, at the right hand of God the Father? Where can they find in all the four Evangelists any Text that mentions this prodigious Miracle of the Transubstantiation, or transmutation of the bread into the real Body of Jesus Christ,
and nevertheless that he is in the highest Heavens, At the right hand of God the Father? Where can they find in all the four Evangelists any Text that mentions this prodigious Miracle of the Transubstantiation, or transmutation of the bred into the real Body of jesus christ,
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and of the wine into his Blood, with a destruction of the first, and a creation of the latter, by the efficacy of four words uttered by a Priest? Where is there a Writer of the Greek, or of the ancient Latin Church, that speaks of this Mystery in the same manner as Thomas Aquinas; who maintained a corporal presence multiplied, without division;
and of the wine into his Blood, with a destruction of the First, and a creation of the latter, by the efficacy of four words uttered by a Priest? Where is there a Writer of the Greek, or of the ancient Latin Church, that speaks of this Mystery in the same manner as Thomas Aquinas; who maintained a corporal presence multiplied, without division;
accidents sustained without their proper substance; a discontinuance of a being, without corruption; a production of the same effects by a cause that is not;
accidents sustained without their proper substance; a discontinuance of a being, without corruption; a production of the same effects by a cause that is not;
an humane and divine substance under the appearance of a Wafer; a God made man, where nothing of his manhood is to be seen; a body without extension; a life without motion;
an humane and divine substance under the appearance of a Wafer; a God made man, where nothing of his manhood is to be seen; a body without extension; a life without motion;
an infinite number of equal parts, proportionable to their totum in a Mathematical point; a relation from the same to the same, from the first to a second, who are but one; a situation without space; an abiquity without place;
an infinite number of equal parts, proportionable to their totum in a Mathematical point; a Relation from the same to the same, from the First to a second, who Are but one; a situation without Molle; an abiquity without place;
a general destruction of all Predicaments by this supposed Mystery, or Manhu, as he calls it? a word which expresseth the admiration of the Israelites, when they saw the Manna fall amongst them.
a general destruction of all Predicaments by this supposed Mystery, or Manhu, as he calls it? a word which Expresses the admiration of the Israelites, when they saw the Manna fallen among them.
Did ever St. Ambrose, St. Chrysostome, or any of the four chief Doctors of the Christian Church speak in this manner? they did never imagine that so many absurdities could enter into the minds of men.
Did ever Saint Ambrose, Saint Chrysostom, or any of the four chief Doctors of the Christian Church speak in this manner? they did never imagine that so many absurdities could enter into the minds of men.
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I am perswaded, that if this Doctor, stiled by them the Angelick Doctor, because of the rare Inventions of his Wit, had lived in the days of St. Austin, and had spoken unto him in these terms, that Primitive Father would never have understood him,
I am persuaded, that if this Doctor, styled by them the Angelical Doctor, Because of the rare Inventions of his Wit, had lived in the days of Saint Austin, and had spoken unto him in these terms, that Primitive Father would never have understood him,
and the Shepherd of the Sheep, &c. If we are to take all these expressions in a literal sonse, we must believe that he is a Door, a Stone, a Vine, a Shepherd of Sheep. But the Scripture saith that Jesus Christ is ascended up into Heaven,
and the Shepherd of the Sheep, etc. If we Are to take all these expressions in a literal sonse, we must believe that he is a Door, a Stone, a Vine, a Shepherd of Sheep. But the Scripture Says that jesus christ is ascended up into Heaven,
How can they therefore from hence conclude, that Christ's body must be in several places under distinct notions? Christ informs us, That His words are spirit and life;
How can they Therefore from hence conclude, that Christ's body must be in several places under distinct notions? christ informs us, That His words Are Spirit and life;
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for these words assure us that Christ is there really, and in truth, but spiritually, not corporally, nor substantially; that He is there by his Spirit, virtue,
for these words assure us that christ is there really, and in truth, but spiritually, not corporally, nor substantially; that He is there by his Spirit, virtue,
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This was taught by the Primitive Fathers, and thus the Protestants believe it. He commands us also To eat his Flesh, and drink his Blood, in both kinds: St. Paul repeats the words;
This was taught by the Primitive Father's, and thus the Protestants believe it. He commands us also To eat his Flesh, and drink his Blood, in both Kinds: Saint Paul repeats the words;
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and the Council of Constance, which is esteemed by the Papists as highly as a fift Evangil, saith that since the Apostles time Communicants did receive in both kinds;
and the Council of Constance, which is esteemed by the Papists as highly as a fift Evangil, Says that since the Apostles time Communicants did receive in both Kinds;
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wherefore did they then take away the Cup? why did they establish this Law, that forbids Lay-men to drink of the Cup? They acknowledge, that Jesus Christ hath appointed it to be so;
Wherefore did they then take away the Cup? why did they establish this Law, that forbids Laymen to drink of the Cup? They acknowledge, that jesus christ hath appointed it to be so;
and that some that are sick may by this means give their Diseases to others, &c. But how comes it to pass that Jesus Christ did not foresee all these inconveniencies? were the Bishops of this Council wiser than Christ himself? Did not the men of our Saviour's days,
and that Some that Are sick may by this means give their Diseases to Others, etc. But how comes it to pass that jesus christ did not foresee all these inconveniences? were the Bishops of this Council Wiser than christ himself? Did not the men of our Saviour's days,
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are not their Priests Murderers and Executioners? from whence proceeds this effect? is it not from a real cause that is in them? Whence is this Sacrifice, is it not from a true and real Sacrificator? Moreover, according to their own Doctrine, three conditions are chiefly required in every Sacrifice, the Offering, the Consecration, and the Destruction;
Are not their Priests Murderers and Executioners? from whence proceeds this Effect? is it not from a real cause that is in them? Whence is this Sacrifice, is it not from a true and real Sacrificator? Moreover, according to their own Doctrine, three conditions Are chiefly required in every Sacrifice, the Offering, the Consecration, and the Destruction;
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where shall they find the latter in this Sacrifice of the Mass? Do they destroy the Body of Jesus Christ? if they answer, that they destroy the Bread and the Wine, they don't answer to the question;
where shall they find the latter in this Sacrifice of the Mass? Do they destroy the Body of jesus christ? if they answer, that they destroy the Bred and the Wine, they don't answer to the question;
But where do they find that we must worship the Bread and the Wine, as being united to the Body of Jesus Christ? that we must kneel at every time that we see them,
But where do they find that we must worship the Bred and the Wine, as being united to the Body of jesus christ? that we must kneel At every time that we see them,
or if his intention be elsewhere in celebrating Mass, what kind of Mass will it be? and what shall the People adore? Some young men come to receive Orders very much unprepared, whom the Lord Bishop saith that he hath no design to receive and admit to the Priesthood:
or if his intention be elsewhere in celebrating Mass, what kind of Mass will it be? and what shall the People adore? some young men come to receive Order very much unprepared, whom the Lord Bishop Says that he hath no Design to receive and admit to the Priesthood:
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Others have not a right intention, out of negligence or design, these cannot cause Jesus Christ to come down under the species of the Bread and the Wine,
Others have not a right intention, out of negligence or Design, these cannot cause jesus christ to come down under the species of the Bred and the Wine,
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I have known a Priest, that caused a noble Dame to Receive almost every day, at the end of his Mass, to hide from her Husband the secret correspondency that was between them,
I have known a Priest, that caused a noble Dame to Receive almost every day, At the end of his Mass, to hide from her Husband the secret correspondency that was between them,
and for four or five years he never gave unto her a consecrated Wafer, for fear of committing Sacriledge, by causing her to receive in an evil disposition.
and for four or five Years he never gave unto her a consecrated Wafer, for Fear of committing Sacrilege, by causing her to receive in an evil disposition.
And about six months ago, some Priests of a Town where I have dwelt, to satisfie a devout Woman faln into Frenzy, that did earnestly desire them to admit her to the Communion, resolved amongst themselves to put an unconsecrated Wafer into the Chalice, which should be separate from the rest.
And about six months ago, Some Priests of a Town where I have dwelled, to satisfy a devout Woman fallen into Frenzy, that did earnestly desire them to admit her to the Communion, resolved among themselves to put an unconsecrated Wafer into the Chalice, which should be separate from the rest.
if you believe that Jesus Christ is not present in the Bread and Wine but when the Priest pronounceth his words with an intention to make him come down from Heaven,
if you believe that jesus christ is not present in the Bred and Wine but when the Priest pronounceth his words with an intention to make him come down from Heaven,
But pray tell, whether the Priest and the penitent Woman, the Whoremaster and the Whore, did not commit a crime in your judgment? was not this as great and as formal an Idolatry as ever was seen? I shall not mention many other stories of the baseness, Sacriledges,
But pray tell, whither the Priest and the penitent Woman, the Whoremaster and the Whore, did not commit a crime in your judgement? was not this as great and as formal an Idolatry as ever was seen? I shall not mention many other stories of the baseness, Sacrileges,
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and declare what I have heard, there is no reasonable man of any perswasion, but will say that which we cannot utter without blasphemy, that Jesus Christ would be extravagant and mad,
and declare what I have herd, there is no reasonable man of any persuasion, but will say that which we cannot utter without blasphemy, that jesus christ would be extravagant and mad,
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If I might argue in the same manner, I might say with more reason, that Judas Macchabaeus never thought to speak of Purgatory in the foregoing passage,
If I might argue in the same manner, I might say with more reason, that Judas Maccabaeus never Thought to speak of Purgatory in the foregoing passage,
But pray tell me which of all the first Doctors of the Christian Church mentions Purgatory? and how was that Festival established in the Church of Rome to pray to God for the deceased? I have many times been ashamed,
But prey tell me which of all the First Doctors of the Christian Church mentions Purgatory? and how was that Festival established in the Church of Room to pray to God for the deceased? I have many times been ashamed,
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The Abbot of one of the Monasteries of St. Benedictus, as the Roman Legend declares, heard upon the top of a Mountain from whence certain flames did proceed, not much unlike to those of Aetna and Vesuvius, a confusion of voices;
The Abbot of one of the Monasteries of Saint Benedictus, as the Roman Legend declares, herd upon the top of a Mountain from whence certain flames did proceed, not much unlike to those of Aetna and Vesuvius, a confusion of voices;
The next night it is said that he had a vision of these Souls, which to his seeming were mounting apace towards Heaven at the same time that his Monks were praying in their Church for them.
The next night it is said that he had a vision of these Souls, which to his seeming were mounting apace towards Heaven At the same time that his Monks were praying in their Church for them.
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when the Pope came to understand it, he soon established a Festival, like that of the Abbot and Monks in their Convent, to be observed all over Christianity: The design succeeded very happily;
when the Pope Come to understand it, he soon established a Festival, like that of the Abbot and Monks in their Convent, to be observed all over Christianity: The Design succeeded very happily;
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But, that we may refute the Papists Errours from their own confessions and belief, If we may obtain a full Indulgence to be exempt from the flames of Purgatory;
But, that we may refute the Papists Errors from their own confessions and belief, If we may obtain a full Indulgence to be exempt from the flames of Purgatory;
or by being of the Fraternities of the the little Habit of the Virgin, or of the Rosary, or of the Dying: What reason have they to be so earnest with the Widows, that Prayers may be said for their Husbands? &c. when they have seen them perform all these duties which they impose upon the negligent,
or by being of the Fraternities of the the little Habit of the Virgae, or of the Rosary, or of the Dying: What reason have they to be so earnest with the Widows, that Prayers may be said for their Husbands? etc. when they have seen them perform all these duties which they impose upon the negligent,
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as weighty Cases of Conscience, especially at the time of Confession, what need of any Mass to be said for their deliverance from Purgatory? They affirm at Rome, that one Mass said before a priviledged Altar is able to bring up a Soul from the very bottom of Purgatory,
as weighty Cases of Conscience, especially At the time of Confessi, what need of any Mass to be said for their deliverance from Purgatory? They affirm At Room, that one Mass said before a privileged Altar is able to bring up a Soul from the very bottom of Purgatory,
and give away their Revenues for ever, for the repose and happiness of their Parents Souls? If one Mass be sufficient, what need is there of so many thousands? wherefore do they condemn them as Atheists that will have but One,
and give away their Revenues for ever, for the repose and happiness of their Parents Souls? If one Mass be sufficient, what need is there of so many thousands? Wherefore do they condemn them as Atheists that will have but One,
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when the Pope may perform this with two words, by granting an Indulgence? From hence we may plainly discover that the chief design of this was to enrich the Clergy with the spoils of the Orphelin,
when the Pope may perform this with two words, by granting an Indulgence? From hence we may plainly discover that the chief Design of this was to enrich the Clergy with the spoils of the Orphelin,
for there is no Text of Holy Scripture that mentions any thing of it: it is there neither commanded nor allowed of, nay several passages prohibit this Idolatry:
for there is no Text of Holy Scripture that mentions any thing of it: it is there neither commanded nor allowed of, nay several passages prohibit this Idolatry:
There is one God, saith St. Paul, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 1 Tim. 2.5. there he confirms the Faith of one God, and of one Mediator:
There is one God, Says Saint Paul, and one Mediator between God and men, the man christ jesus, 1 Tim. 2.5. there he confirms the Faith of one God, and of one Mediator:
Doth not this language of a Papist contradict Christ's command, and slight his call and gracious design? When the Son of God came into the World, he had no other intention but to banish out of it all Idolatry,
Does not this language of a Papist contradict Christ's command, and slight his call and gracious Design? When the Son of God Come into the World, he had no other intention but to banish out of it all Idolatry,
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Because, saith an Eloquent Bishop of Ravenna, that wonderful Majesty in which God appeared unto Moses, and the dreadful threatnings and punishments of his Law did hinder his people to make their addresses to,
Because, Says an Eloquent Bishop of Ravenna, that wondered Majesty in which God appeared unto Moses, and the dreadful threatenings and punishments of his Law did hinder his people to make their Addresses to,
he had seen them bow down to a golden Calf, to mortal Men, to Statues of stone, Onions, &c. This is an Impudency, saith likewise St. Austin, which was unsufferable to him;
he had seen them bow down to a golden Calf, to Mortal Men, to Statues of stone, Onions, etc. This is an Impudence, Says likewise Saint Austin, which was unsufferable to him;
I am perswaded, that if the Papists had not their Idol of the Mass, I mean the Sacrament, to present to the people to receive their homages, Jesus Christ, whom this Sacrament signifies, would be quite forgotten;
I am persuaded, that if the Papists had not their Idol of the Mass, I mean the Sacrament, to present to the people to receive their homages, jesus christ, whom this Sacrament signifies, would be quite forgotten;
The Worshipping of Images is one of those things that was most offensive to me in the Church of Rome, since I took the liberty to read the Holy Scripture;
The Worshipping of Images is one of those things that was most offensive to me in the Church of Rome, since I took the liberty to read the Holy Scripture;
for I never found any one passage that seems to allow this Superstition, but have met with many that represent it as the most grievous of all other crimes.
for I never found any one passage that seems to allow this Superstition, but have met with many that represent it as the most grievous of all other crimes.
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But how can the ignorant Vulgar make this distinction? And doth not God in express words prohibit, in one of the Ten Commandments written with his divine finger in the Tables of stone delivered to Moses upon the Mountain, To make any Image, or likeness of things which are in Heaven or elsewhere;
But how can the ignorant vulgar make this distinction? And does not God in express words prohibit, in one of the Ten commandments written with his divine finger in the Tables of stone Delivered to Moses upon the Mountain, To make any Image, or likeness of things which Are in Heaven or elsewhere;
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and command us, not to fall down to them, nor serve them? Do not the Papists by their daily practices violate this Sacred Law? To what purpose are their cunning distinctions,
and command us, not to fallen down to them, nor serve them? Do not the Papists by their daily practices violate this Sacred Law? To what purpose Are their cunning Distinctions,
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and from the Saint unto God, seeing they do what God hath expresly forbidden? I desire to convince the most obstinate of all the Papists by their own thoughts,
and from the Saint unto God, seeing they do what God hath expressly forbidden? I desire to convince the most obstinate of all the Papists by their own thoughts,
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When I did consider the continual disputes between Protestants and Papists about the worshipping of Images, I thought upon St. Austin 's words, to Petil. and the rest of the Donatists, and that his direction was the best means to end the controversie,
When I did Consider the continual disputes between Protestants and Papists about the worshipping of Images, I Thought upon Saint Austin is words, to Petil and the rest of the Donatists, and that his direction was the best means to end the controversy,
let us take one of them, or if the judgment of one is not sufficient, let us take ten, put into their hands that by which we shall all be judged, the two Tables delivered to Moses, the ten Commandments of God, let us intreat them to read over that which concerns the Worshipping of Images;
let us take one of them, or if the judgement of one is not sufficient, let us take ten, put into their hands that by which we shall all be judged, the two Tables Delivered to Moses, the ten commandments of God, let us entreat them to read over that which concerns the Worshipping of Images;
for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity, &c. Exod. 20. Let us lead these indifferent men into a Church of the Papists, and into another of the Reformed Religion, let us desire them to tell us which of these Perswasions is to their seeming most conformable and obedient to this Law:
for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity, etc. Exod 20. Let us led these indifferent men into a Church of the Papists, and into Another of the Reformed Religion, let us desire them to tell us which of these Persuasions is to their seeming most conformable and obedient to this Law:
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and in each of them eight or ten Saints, or rather Images of Saints, and before every one of these Images they shall find above twenty men and women kneeling with lighted Tapers in their hands, they shall see others carrying their Offerings up to the Saints Altars,
and in each of them eight or ten Saints, or rather Images of Saints, and before every one of these Images they shall find above twenty men and women kneeling with lighted Tapers in their hands, they shall see Others carrying their Offerings up to the Saints Altars,
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and a Priest in his Mass, often perfuming the nose of the Image with Incense, they shall see a Deacon appointed to read the Gospel, reading that appointed for the Saint's day, over the head of such diseased persons as they imagin that the Saint can cure, they shall see many others,
and a Priest in his Mass, often perfuming the nose of the Image with Incense, they shall see a Deacon appointed to read the Gospel, reading that appointed for the Saint's day, over the head of such diseased Persons as they imagine that the Saint can cure, they shall see many Others,
What think ye in conscience that these Primitive Doctors would say if they beheld all this foppery? would they not cry out against that which God hath prohibited? You are in the Errour, would they say to the Papists, for ye do what God hath forbidden in express words:
What think you in conscience that these Primitive Doctors would say if they beheld all this foppery? would they not cry out against that which God hath prohibited? You Are in the Error, would they say to the Papists, for you do what God hath forbidden in express words:
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He forbids you to make any Likeness of any thing that is in Heaven above, and nevertheless you make unto your selves the Likeness of those men whom you fancy to be in Heaven:
He forbids you to make any Likeness of any thing that is in Heaven above, and nevertheless you make unto your selves the Likeness of those men whom you fancy to be in Heaven:
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He forbids you to Serve them, and behold all your Priests are employed in their Service and Worship, one saith Mass, another smoaks the Idol's nostrils with Perfumes, another reads unto him his Gospel, another is busie to light Wax-candles about him, all the rest are singing his Praises.
He forbids you to Serve them, and behold all your Priests Are employed in their Service and Worship, one Says Mass, Another smokes the Idol's nostrils with Perfumes, Another reads unto him his Gospel, Another is busy to Light Wax-candles about him, all the rest Are singing his Praises.
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What think ye, Papists! will not God, that declares himself to be a jealous God, be offended to see you pay unto such senfless Idols that Honour and Service which he hath expresly forbidden? Will not he punish you according to his threatning, to the third and fourth Generation? There is no person of the least reason will have this thought,
What think you, Papists! will not God, that declares himself to be a jealous God, be offended to see you pay unto such senfless Idols that Honour and Service which he hath expressly forbidden? Will not he Punish you according to his threatening, to the third and fourth Generation? There is no person of the least reason will have this Thought,
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Therefore it is not without good cause that the Church of Rome forbids the reading of the Holy Scripture, nourishes her people with a strong and indisputable respect for the Pope and his Oracles,
Therefore it is not without good cause that the Church of Room forbids the reading of the Holy Scripture, Nourishes her people with a strong and indisputable respect for the Pope and his Oracles,
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although he commands things contrary to God's Word, they believe nevertheless that they are obliged to obey and credit whatsoever he saith as an Article of their Faith,
although he commands things contrary to God's Word, they believe nevertheless that they Are obliged to obey and credit whatsoever he Says as an Article of their Faith,
and to curse as Hereticks all such as follow not their example. The Reasons that they pretend to justify their Superstitions are very frivolous and unlikely:
and to curse as Heretics all such as follow not their Exampl. The Reasons that they pretend to justify their Superstitions Are very frivolous and unlikely:
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For if they worship only God in the Saint, wherefore do they esteem more a graven Image than a painted one? We can never see the people going out of their Parishes and Precincts to pay their homages to an Image painted in another place;
For if they worship only God in the Saint, Wherefore do they esteem more a graved Image than a painted one? We can never see the people going out of their Parishes and Precincts to pay their homages to an Image painted in Another place;
wherefore do the Papists beyond the Seas trot a-foot an hundred leagues from their own homes, to cringe and bow to a monstrous Image, which in some places hath not the appearrance of a man, who should be represented decently, about six foot high;
Wherefore do the Papists beyond the Seas trot afoot an hundred leagues from their own homes, to cringe and bow to a monstrous Image, which in Some places hath not the Appearance of a man, who should be represented decently, about six foot high;
for this Image is like a mishapen Dwarf, ugly and ill-favoured, having the Virgin Mary standing by him in the shape of a Onild about seven or eight years of age;
for this Image is like a Misshapen Dwarf, ugly and ill-favoured, having the Virgae Marry standing by him in the shape of a Onild about seven or eight Years of age;
whereas these persons leave their own Parish-Churches, next to their houses, where the Image of the same Saint more decent, more like to the Original? and more beautiful, stands without receiving the like respect.
whereas these Persons leave their own Parish-churches, next to their houses, where the Image of the same Saint more decent, more like to the Original? and more beautiful, Stands without receiving the like respect.
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whereas it may be not ten shall be found in other Chappels dedicated to the same Saint, at that time? Wherefore is there such a vast number of silver and golden arms, legs, hearts, heads,
whereas it may be not ten shall be found in other Chapels dedicated to the same Saint, At that time? Wherefore is there such a vast number of silver and golden arms, legs, hearts, Heads,
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and little children hanging there, rather than in the other Churches consecrated to the same Saint? where, it may be, we shall find no other Ornaments but those which have been dedicated to,
and little children hanging there, rather than in the other Churches consecrated to the same Saint? where, it may be, we shall find no other Ornament but those which have been dedicated to,
and so tatter'd, that many times it is no easie task to tell of what stuff and colour it was of, &c. Wherefore do the common people throng to this Church only, their hands loaden with Crosses, Beads, Medals,
and so tattered, that many times it is no easy task to tell of what stuff and colour it was of, etc. Wherefore do the Common people throng to this Church only, their hands loaded with Crosses, Beads, Medals,
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if they believe not in this wood any divine virtue more than ordinary, and more than in other Images of this Saint? Wherefore have the Carmelits, the Keepers of this Church, been so careful to preserve so long every morsel and crum of this rotten wood which they have been forced to cut off to mend the Image? and wherefore have they offered it about the Countrey in little bits to the Noble persons and Gentry, that have desired it to sanctifie their Closets,
if they believe not in this wood any divine virtue more than ordinary, and more than in other Images of this Saint? Wherefore have the Carmelites, the Keepers of this Church, been so careful to preserve so long every morsel and crumb of this rotten wood which they have been forced to Cut off to mend the Image? and Wherefore have they offered it about the Country in little bits to the Noble Persons and Gentry, that have desired it to sanctify their Closets,
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like to that which the Heathens affirmed to be in their Idols? Let them not therefore tell us that they seek nothing else in the Image of a Saint but the representation and likeness, to call their Virtues to remembrance.
like to that which the heathens affirmed to be in their Idols? Let them not Therefore tell us that they seek nothing Else in the Image of a Saint but the representation and likeness, to call their Virtues to remembrance.
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To say the truth, I think that there is but little difference between the ancient Heathens and the modern Papists; if there be any, it is only in their names;
To say the truth, I think that there is but little difference between the ancient heathens and the modern Papists; if there be any, it is only in their names;
Thomas Aquinas, named by them the Angelical Doctor, maintains very solidly and rationally, that a man or a child that hath attained to an age able to understand the natural truths,
Thomas Aquinas, nam by them the Angelical Doctor, maintains very solidly and rationally, that a man or a child that hath attained to an age able to understand the natural truths,
and to make use of his reason, if he can but discourse upon the things that he sees, he must needs discover the necessity of a first Being, of a primitive Principle, the Origin of all other things;
and to make use of his reason, if he can but discourse upon the things that he sees, he must needs discover the necessity of a First Being, of a primitive Principle, the Origin of all other things;
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he must needs find the necessity of the Being of a Sovereign Moderator and Governour of the Universe, who commands in chief over all things that are and shall be in the World:
he must needs find the necessity of thee Being of a Sovereign Moderator and Governor of the Universe, who commands in chief over all things that Are and shall be in the World:
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When I had made this supposition, and did nevertheless find that Aristotle, Plato, Pythagoras, Dioclesian, Trajan, and other Emperors until the time of Constantin the Great, had Canonized many men,
When I had made this supposition, and did nevertheless find that Aristotle, Plato, Pythagoras, Diocletian, Trajan, and other Emperor's until the time of Constantin the Great, had Canonized many men,
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Is it possible, said I to my self, that men should be so stupid as not to understand that there can be but one only God, one only true, perfect and sovereign Divinity? Had not they as well as we, the light of Reason and Nature to know this? Yes, doubtless they Knew it,
Is it possible, said I to my self, that men should be so stupid as not to understand that there can be but one only God, one only true, perfect and sovereign Divinity? Had not they as well as we, the Light of Reason and Nature to know this? Yes, doubtless they Knew it,
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some of these primitive Heathens did place Jesus Christ in the number of their Gods. How came they therefore to be guilty of Idolatry? wherefore are they accused of this crime? It was because they did worship men and other creatures with the true God.
Some of these primitive heathens did place jesus christ in the number of their God's How Come they Therefore to be guilty of Idolatry? Wherefore Are they accused of this crime? It was Because they did worship men and other creatures with the true God.
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Neither did they imagin that their Caesars and their Hero's, men whom they had seen entring into the world, living and departing as other men, were real Gods;
Neither did they imagine that their Caesars and their Hero's, men whom they had seen entering into the world, living and departing as other men, were real God's;
They had seen them perform notable and wonderful deeds whiles they were on earth, which made them judge that God had yet a particular affection for them,
They had seen them perform notable and wondered Deeds while they were on earth, which made them judge that God had yet a particular affection for them,
therefore they thought themselves obliged in duty to pay unto them more respect, to adore in them the divine qualities which God had given them, and to pray unto them,
Therefore they Thought themselves obliged in duty to pay unto them more respect, to adore in them the divine qualities which God had given them, and to pray unto them,
For this cause they built for them Temples, reared up Altars, erected their Images, and put them in frequented places, to be there adored of the people;
For this cause they built for them Temples, reared up Altars, erected their Images, and put them in frequented places, to be there adored of the people;
Don't we, said I to my self, don't we do the same as they did ▪ do not we render to our Saints and Images the same devotion as the Heathens did to their false Gods? Let us judg by this comparison between them and us.
Don't we, said I to my self, don't we do the same as they did ▪ do not we render to our Saints and Images the same devotion as the heathens did to their false God's? Let us judge by this comparison between them and us.
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they did fall down and kneel before them, and burn incense unto them, and do not we do the same? they prayed unto them in their need, to Mars in time of War, to Neptune when they did set sayl to go to Sea, &c. Don't we Papists, said I, imitate them? These and such like considerations did often trouble land disturb me against my will,
they did fallen down and kneel before them, and burn incense unto them, and do not we do the same? they prayed unto them in their need, to Mars in time of War, to Neptune when they did Set sail to go to Sea, etc. Don't we Papists, said I, imitate them? These and such like considerations did often trouble land disturb me against my will,
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as if St. Denis, St. Marcellus, and the other Protectors of France were at their request, 〈 ◊ 〉 ••gage in a quarrel for their sakes in the Court of Heaven, against St. James St. Theresia, and the other Protectors of Spain when those two Nations are at variance.
as if Saint Denis, Saint Marcellus, and the other Protectors of France were At their request, 〈 ◊ 〉 ••gage in a quarrel for their sakes in the Court of Heaven, against Saint James Saint Theresia, and the other Protectors of Spain when those two nations Are At variance.
St. Joseph was a Carpenter, St. Crispin a Shooemaker, and so of the rest. We call upon St. Roch in time of the Plague, St. Eutropius for the Dropsie,
Saint Joseph was a Carpenter, Saint Crispin a Shoemaker, and so of the rest. We call upon Saint Roch in time of the Plague, Saint Eutropius for the Dropsy,
they pray to her for their Eye-sight, stiling her Lady of the Light; they worship her by the name of Our Lady of good News, when they have any Ships sayling upon the Seas;
they pray to her for their Eyesight, styling her Lady of the Light; they worship her by the name of Our Lady of good News, when they have any Ships sailing upon the Seas;
and flatter her with this title, Our Lady of Pity, or, Our Merciful Lady; and in all other necessities they honour her with these glorious Names, Our Helpful Lady, Our Assisting Lady, Our Lady adorned with all kind of Virtues:
and flatter her with this title, Our Lady of Pity, or, Our Merciful Lady; and in all other necessities they honour her with these glorious Names, Our Helpful Lady, Our Assisting Lady, Our Lady adorned with all kind of Virtues:
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Thus to this one Saint they ascribe many names, titles and properties, that they might make the silly people believe that she is in some respect not much unlike unto God, whose attributes and perfections are infinit.
Thus to this one Saint they ascribe many names, titles and properties, that they might make the silly people believe that she is in Some respect not much unlike unto God, whose attributes and perfections Are infinite.
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they have made him a monstrous Statue, about ten or twelve foot high, which they baptize by the name of St. Saviour; now this Saint, distinguishable from their other petty Saints by his great stature and large bulk, is worshipped by them for the preservation of Corn,
they have made him a monstrous Statue, about ten or twelve foot high, which they baptise by the name of Saint Saviour; now this Saint, distinguishable from their other Petty Saints by his great stature and large bulk, is worshipped by them for the preservation of Corn,
and of the Vines from the cold and frost, for the curing of their Cows of a disease called the Swelling, and for the healing of the Horses of the distemper named the Staggers; this Saint is prayed to for to keep their Sheep from the Rot, their Bees from dying,
and of the Vines from the cold and frost, for the curing of their Cows of a disease called the Swelling, and for the healing of the Horses of the distemper nam the Staggers; this Saint is prayed to for to keep their Sheep from the Rot, their Bees from dying,
and their Lambs from the fury of the Wolves, &c. Therefore on his Festival-day at Nantes and at Tours, and other places where these great Images are erected, you might see an infinit number of Pilgrims of all ages, conditions and estates, bringing their gifts to these Statues;
and their Lambs from the fury of the Wolves, etc. Therefore on his Festival day At Nantes and At Tours, and other places where these great Images Are erected, you might see an infinite number of Pilgrim's of all ages, conditions and estates, bringing their Gifts to these Statues;
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so that about the Altar of this good Saint at such a Solemnity you may find coffers full of wheat, barrels filled up with butter, tables loaden with great pieces of meat,
so that about the Altar of this good Saint At such a Solemnity you may find coffers full of wheat, barrels filled up with butter, tables loaded with great Pieces of meat,
and such a prodigious number of little wax candles, that one time when I had the charge to gather up the remains, which the people did cast yet lighted at the foot of the Statue,
and such a prodigious number of little wax Candles, that one time when I had the charge to gather up the remains, which the people did cast yet lighted At the foot of the Statue,
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although each end of the candle was so short that I could not hold it in my hand any longer, I gathered up in five hours full threescore and ten pounds of wax.
although each end of the candle was so short that I could not hold it in my hand any longer, I gathered up in five hours full threescore and ten pounds of wax.
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But I may say they are to be excused, if they entertain their people in these Idolatries for a thousand Crowns, which they receive in one day by the credit of one of these Images, may satisfie for a mortal Sin,
But I may say they Are to be excused, if they entertain their people in these Idolatries for a thousand Crowns, which they receive in one day by the credit of one of these Images, may satisfy for a Mortal since,
There is but one thing more required to make them perfectly like to the Heathenish Idolaters, which is to have an universal Idol, proper to represent several Saints, which might serve in many Festivals.
There is but one thing more required to make them perfectly like to the Heathenish Idolaters, which is to have an universal Idol, proper to represent several Saints, which might serve in many Festivals.
I have seen amongst the Papists something like to this, in a little Town of Britany, in the Bishoprick of Vannes; if it were not for the respect that I bear to some persons concerned, I would name all the circumstances, which I shall be forced to do,
I have seen among the Papists something like to this, in a little Town of Britany, in the Bishopric of Vannes; if it were not for the respect that I bear to Some Persons concerned, I would name all the Circumstances, which I shall be forced to do,
it was the Image of St. Maurice, who was prayed unto in his day, that he might heal the sucking Babes of a disease called by the Countrey-people Carrel, a benumming disease, or the Rickets.
it was the Image of Saint Maurice, who was prayed unto in his day, that he might heal the sucking Babes of a disease called by the Country people Carrel, a benumbing disease, or the Rickets.
and seeking unto it for another distemper called the Disease of St. Giles. On St. Yves 's day they chang'd his Abbot's attire into that of a Lawyer, they put a corner-cap upon the Image's head,
and seeking unto it for Another distemper called the Disease of Saint Giles. On Saint Yves is day they changed his Abbot's attire into that of a Lawyer, they put a corner-cap upon the Image's head,
For the Papists there, when they are injured by any slanderous discourse, or by another, they summon the supposed offendor to appear before St. Yves within a year;
For the Papists there, when they Are injured by any slanderous discourse, or by Another, they summon the supposed Offender to appear before Saint Yves within a year;
We may from hence perceive what grievous abuses, errors, superstitions and mistakes reign in the Church of Rome. There is therefore no difference between this Church and the Heathens.
We may from hence perceive what grievous Abuses, errors, superstitions and mistakes Reign in the Church of Room. There is Therefore no difference between this Church and the heathens.
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and garments of little Children hung up in their Chappels, as are round about the Churches of these Saints so much in vogue for their pretended Miracles:
and garments of little Children hung up in their Chapels, as Are round about the Churches of these Saints so much in vogue for their pretended Miracles:
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Image of a little Saint hath been pull'd out of the dirt and mire, that such a one grants every man his request, that he obtains for them their suits in Law, that he procures a safe arrival to Ships and Merchants goods at Sea, that he gives rain or fair weather as people require, that he heals diseases, the Tooth-ach, the infirmities of the Eyes, &c. all the world will throng to him, all will run with their hands full of Gifts, and laden with stately Offerings.
Image of a little Saint hath been pulled out of the dirt and mire, that such a one grants every man his request, that he obtains for them their suits in Law, that he procures a safe arrival to Ships and Merchant's goods At Sea, that he gives rain or fair weather as people require, that he heals diseases, the Toothache, the infirmities of the Eyes, etc. all the world will throng to him, all will run with their hands full of Gifts, and laden with stately Offerings.
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and their minds are possessed with a devilish superstition, which aims so much at their present advantage, that they will have no devotion but for themselves, they will seek nothing but their own contentment in the worship of their God,
and their minds Are possessed with a devilish Superstition, which aims so much At their present advantage, that they will have no devotion but for themselves, they will seek nothing but their own contentment in the worship of their God,
What I have heard from the mouth of a Suffragan of a Bishop of Britany, whose name I shall conceal for the respect I have for him, will further confirm unto you this Truth:
What I have herd from the Mouth of a Suffragan of a Bishop of Britany, whose name I shall conceal for the respect I have for him, will further confirm unto you this Truth:
He assured me, that when he was in the Visitation with his Bishop, he passed by a Parish situate at the entrance of a Forest, where the Countrey people did worship a Saint named St. Gontran, or Gautran, that he might protect their Sheep from the Wolves;
He assured me, that when he was in the Visitation with his Bishop, he passed by a Parish situate At the Entrance of a Forest, where the Country people did worship a Saint nam Saint Gontran, or Gautran, that he might Pact their Sheep from the Wolves;
Now it happened by chance that the very day that this Protector of the flocks was consumed in the fire, the Wolves of the Forest came out and carried away three Sheep out of the Village;
Now it happened by chance that the very day that this Protector of the flocks was consumed in the fire, the Wolves of the Forest Come out and carried away three Sheep out of the Village;
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therefore they flocked about the Suffragan, whom they believed to be the occasion of the Saint's burning, they loaded him with imprecations and curses,
Therefore they flocked about the Suffragan, whom they believed to be the occasion of the Saint's burning, they loaded him with imprecations and curses,
For I am fully perswaded, that if the Saint that is reverenced in the Church of Rome were a Devil, they would nevertheless pay him respect and devotion,
For I am Fully persuaded, that if the Saint that is reverenced in the Church of Room were a devil, they would nevertheless pay him respect and devotion,
This Idolatry was in St. Austin 's days, as he himself declares, de opere Monach. c. 2. The Devil hath cloathed a great many of his hypocrites with a Monkish attire, they wander up and down the Provinces without being sent;
This Idolatry was in Saint Austin is days, as he himself declares, de Opere Monach. c. 2. The devil hath clothed a great many of his Hypocrites with a Monkish attire, they wander up and down the Provinces without being sent;
some of them, saith he, make sale of Martyrs members, or such as are supposed to be so, &c. This Traffick is nothing in comparison of that which is now-a-days;
Some of them, Says he, make sale of Martyrs members, or such as Are supposed to be so, etc. This Traffic is nothing in comparison of that which is nowadays;
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for such things are sold at an excessive rate, as dear as the Devil intended to buy Christ, with the power of Kingdoms and their glory, upon condition to fall down to them, and worship them;
for such things Are sold At an excessive rate, as dear as the devil intended to buy christ, with the power of Kingdoms and their glory, upon condition to fallen down to them, and worship them;
We have good cause to wonder, to hear no less than eight or ten Churches boasting to have the Virgin Mary 's Girdle, Christ's Winding-sheet and Seamless-coat;
We have good cause to wonder, to hear no less than eight or ten Churches boasting to have the Virgae Marry is Girdle, Christ's Winding-sheet and Seamless-coat;
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If all the bits of wood which are now esteem'd to be pieces of our Saviour's Cross, were gather'd in a heap, one hundred men would not be sufficient to carry them;
If all the bits of wood which Are now esteemed to be Pieces of our Saviour's Cross, were gathered in a heap, one hundred men would not be sufficient to carry them;
it was in the Nunnery of Religious Carmelits called of Nazareth, in the City of Vennes, in the Province of Britany. At a certain time I went in amongst these devout Nuns, to receive the Confession of one of them upon her death-bed,
it was in the Nunnery of Religious Carmelites called of Nazareth, in the city of Vennes, in the Province of Britany. At a certain time I went in among these devout Nuns, to receive the Confessi of one of them upon her deathbed,
I went to them, and found in the Wall, in a place very clean, a great number of Bones, with an Inscription that declared that they were the Relicks of eleven thousand Virgins.
I went to them, and found in the Wall, in a place very clean, a great number of Bones, with an Inscription that declared that they were the Relics of eleven thousand Virgins.
and why they did not make them more publick? They replied, that the Bishop had caused them to be visited before he would suffer them, by three Chirurgeons and the Physician of the Convent,
and why they did not make them more public? They replied, that the Bishop had caused them to be visited before he would suffer them, by three Chirurgeons and the physician of the Convent,
nevertheless they were resolved not to burn them, as they had been advised, because their ancient Records did assuredly tell them that they were the Bones of these marcyred Virgins;
nevertheless they were resolved not to burn them, as they had been advised, Because their ancient Records did assuredly tell them that they were the Bones of these marcyred Virgins;
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they did further say that it was possible in the massacre of these Virgins, that there might be an Horse killed amongst them, this did not make the rest less true and real Relicks.
they did further say that it was possible in the massacre of these Virgins, that there might be an Horse killed among them, this did not make the rest less true and real Relics.
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Let any man, that questions the truth of what I say, inquire, or cause to be inquired, from the Nuns of that Convent, I am certain that they will confirm this relation.
Let any man, that questions the truth of what I say, inquire, or cause to be inquired, from the Nuns of that Convent, I am certain that they will confirm this Relation.
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From that time I took away all the Relicks that I had carefully kept, and gave them to friends, putting in their room another, which was worth a great deal more than the former, of which I was then more certain.
From that time I took away all the Relics that I had carefully kept, and gave them to Friends, putting in their room Another, which was worth a great deal more than the former, of which I was then more certain.
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For in regard that men go in pilgrimage two or three hundred leagues, to look upon our Saviours winding sheet, the Virgin Mary 's peruque, St. John Baptist 's head,
For in regard that men go in pilgrimage two or three hundred leagues, to look upon our Saviors winding sheet, the Virgae Marry is peruque, Saint John Baptist is head,
as His seamless coat, the pillar, and the holy Cross, the crown of thorns, the handkerchief of St. Veronica, and the other Relicks, which receive so many pilgrimages from far.
as His seamless coat, the pillar, and the holy Cross, the crown of thorns, the handkerchief of Saint Veronica, and the other Relics, which receive so many Pilgrimages from Far.
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I am perswaded I had good reason to do so, in regard of the nature of the thing, and assurance that I had I think that every good Roman Catholick ought to do the same,
I am persuaded I had good reason to do so, in regard of the nature of the thing, and assurance that I had I think that every good Roman Catholic ought to do the same,
what is the reason that their Religion doth not cause them to repose their trust in that which they believe to have certainly touch'd the Body of Jesus Christ? and wherefore doth not this linnen produce Miracles? Nevertheless we see that scarce any body respects it, 'tis cast aside with other linnen without respect;
what is the reason that their Religion does not cause them to repose their trust in that which they believe to have Certainly touched the Body of jesus christ? and Wherefore does not this linen produce Miracles? Nevertheless we see that scarce any body respects it, it's cast aside with other linen without respect;
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a little bit of St. Francis 's slipper is more reverenced than all such linnen and chalices of the Papists. Wherefore do we not see their Zealots gather up the parings of their Priests nails, that touch their God every day? It is certainly because they have no faith where they should have;
a little bit of Saint Francis is slipper is more reverenced than all such linen and Chalice of the Papists. Wherefore do we not see their Zealots gather up the parings of their Priests nails, that touch their God every day? It is Certainly Because they have no faith where they should have;
for as the humanity subsists in the incarnation, without a natural and a proper subsistence, likewise the bread and the wine remain in this Sacrament, without their own and natural subsistency, which they suppose to be destroyed, to give way to a Transubstantiation.
for as the humanity subsists in the incarnation, without a natural and a proper subsistence, likewise the bred and the wine remain in this Sacrament, without their own and natural subsistency, which they suppose to be destroyed, to give Way to a Transubstantiation.
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These things being so, wherefore may not the elements sanctifie a thing, seeing that they are really united to Jesus Christ, God-Man ▪ and why do the Papists so little regard that those things that are known to have touch'd them,
These things being so, Wherefore may not the elements sanctify a thing, seeing that they Are really united to jesus christ, God-Man ▪ and why do the Papists so little regard that those things that Are known to have touched them,
therefore I was always very favourable in enjoyning penances to them that did willingly in their Confessions discover that they doubted of the truth of this part of the Popish Creed:
Therefore I was always very favourable in enjoining penances to them that did willingly in their Confessions discover that they doubted of the truth of this part of the Popish Creed:
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Don't let that trouble you, I was about to say to such, if you have not committed a more grievous sin than that, I shall not load you with an heavy penance.
Don't let that trouble you, I was about to say to such, if you have not committed a more grievous since than that, I shall not load you with an heavy penance.
I am certain that many are of my mind in the Church of Rome: It is a cheat and a design, to force people to believe it as confidently as the most holy mysteries,
I am certain that many Are of my mind in the Church of Rome: It is a cheat and a Design, to force people to believe it as confidently as the most holy Mysteres,
if they are not perswaded that the others are assuredly damned, although God commands us to the contrary by his Apostle not to judge others, Rom. 14.3. Jam. 4.12. and assures us in his Gospel, that there needs nothing else to attain unto salvation, but the keeping of his Commandments;
if they Are not persuaded that the Others Are assuredly damned, although God commands us to the contrary by his Apostle not to judge Others, Rom. 14.3. Jam. 4.12. and assures us in his Gospel, that there needs nothing Else to attain unto salvation, but the keeping of his commandments;
He that believeth in me, although he were dead yet shall he live, saith our Saviour, Joh. 11.25. and whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never dye.
He that Believeth in me, although he were dead yet shall he live, Says our Saviour, John 11.25. and whosoever lives and Believeth in me, shall never die.
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he speaks the same to that man which enquired of him what he was to do to be saved, If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments, Matth. 29.16. when he enquired which? Christ answered, Thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not steal, &c. Now the Protestants profess and observe these two things;
he speaks the same to that man which inquired of him what he was to do to be saved, If thou wilt enter into life, keep the Commandments, Matthew 29.16. when he inquired which? christ answered, Thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not steal, etc. Now the Protestants profess and observe these two things;
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Wherefore should they be damned? Because they don't believe in the Pope, answers a Papist, and because they don't keep the commandments of the Church of Rome. But, my friend, from whence hast thou that these two things are also necessary for thy salvation? is it from God,
Wherefore should they be damned? Because they don't believe in the Pope, answers a Papist, and Because they don't keep the Commandments of the Church of Room. But, my friend, from whence hast thou that these two things Are also necessary for thy salvation? is it from God,
or from man? can you find in any passage of the Holy Scripture, or in the three Creeds of your Religion any thing of this doctrine? It is true, you shall find, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,
or from man? can you find in any passage of the Holy Scripture, or in the three Creeds of your Religion any thing of this Doctrine? It is true, you shall find, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,
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and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, &c. You shall not find there that you must believe in the Pope, that the Bishop of Rome is the Head of all the Christian Church, that he is infallible,
and in jesus christ his only Son our Lord, etc. You shall not find there that you must believe in the Pope, that the Bishop of Room is the Head of all the Christian Church, that he is infallible,
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Look over all the commandments of God's Law, you shall not find there any thing of praying to Saints, of worshipping of Images, of abstinence from meats, of fasting in Lent, of confession of sins to men;
Look over all the Commandments of God's Law, you shall not find there any thing of praying to Saints, of worshipping of Images, of abstinence from Meats, of fasting in Lent, of Confessi of Sins to men;
but there you shall find that we must worship God, that we must not make any graven Image, &c. All these commandments are kept more religiously by the Protestants than by the Papists, what reason therefore can we find for their Damnation? how come they to be so bold as to thrust this into their Creed as an Article of Faith;
but there you shall find that we must worship God, that we must not make any graved Image, etc. All these Commandments Are kept more religiously by the Protestants than by the Papists, what reason Therefore can we find for their Damnation? how come they to be so bold as to thrust this into their Creed as an Article of Faith;
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But I wonder how they can offer to maintain this doctrine, with this addition, that there is no salvation but by an union with the Pope, whom they affirm to be the Head of the Church,
But I wonder how they can offer to maintain this Doctrine, with this addition, that there is no salvation but by an Union with the Pope, whom they affirm to be the Head of the Church,
or a hellish Monster, how can any relation and union with such a one do me any good? can he make me partaker of that holiness which he himself wants ▪ I have good cause to fear that he will infect me with his vices.
or a hellish Monster, how can any Relation and Union with such a one do me any good? can he make me partaker of that holiness which he himself Wants ▪ I have good cause to Fear that he will infect me with his vices.
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and that I must not expect salvation, but by a communion with him that is assuredly damned? Nevertheless this is one of the Articles of the Popish Creed and Faith. §.
and that I must not expect salvation, but by a communion with him that is assuredly damned? Nevertheless this is one of the Articles of the Popish Creed and Faith. §.
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and many other such like things; you do transgress the commandment of God by your tradition: Mark 7.7. & 13. Matth. 15.3. The most part of the Papists Principles and Articles of Faith are nothing but Doctrines and Commandments of men, which have altogether changed the appearance of Christ's Church in all those Kingdoms where they have been admitted.
and many other such like things; you do transgress the Commandment of God by your tradition: Mark 7.7. & 13. Matthew 15.3. The most part of the Papists Principles and Articles of Faith Are nothing but Doctrines and commandments of men, which have altogether changed the appearance of Christ's Church in all those Kingdoms where they have been admitted.
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I might make this appear more plainly, if I did but run over all the grievous impertinencies, that are by this means received as so many Articles of Faith in the Church of Rome; if I did but make an enumeration, of all the false Miracles published for true;
I might make this appear more plainly, if I did but run over all the grievous Impertinencies, that Are by this means received as so many Articles of Faith in the Church of Room; if I did but make an enumeration, of all the false Miracles published for true;
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I shall therefore confine my self to one thing, that hath very much scandalised me in this Doctrine, it is the reason and expedient that they have to maintain it, which tends to the total subversion of Christian Religion,
I shall Therefore confine my self to one thing, that hath very much scandalised me in this Doctrine, it is the reason and expedient that they have to maintain it, which tends to the total subversion of Christian Religion,
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How do you know, say they, that these Writings that bear Moses 's name have been written by him? How do you know that St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. John, are Authors of the Gospel? that St. Paul, St. James, and St. Peter, have written the Epistles? unless it be by Tradition? Have you seen the first Originals of these Writings, that you credit so much? And if you did see them, who is it can affirm, that they were written by these great Apostles, that have been dead so long? unless you believe the men of our days, who have received what they affirm, either by writing,
How do you know, say they, that these Writings that bear Moses is name have been written by him? How do you know that Saint Matthew, Saint Mark, Saint Mark, Saint Lycia, and Saint John, Are Authors of the Gospel? that Saint Paul, Saint James, and Saint Peter, have written the Epistles? unless it be by Tradition? Have you seen the First Originals of these Writings, that you credit so much? And if you did see them, who is it can affirm, that they were written by these great Apostles, that have been dead so long? unless you believe the men of our days, who have received what they affirm, either by writing,
This we name Tradition. Pighius argues in this manner, Hierarch. Eccles. l. 1. c. 2. This was also my reason and argument, that I have often made use of;
This we name Tradition. Pighius argues in this manner, Hierarch. Eccles. l. 1. c. 2. This was also my reason and argument, that I have often made use of;
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for if I might have the liberty to propose such questions, I might as well make others, which shall intangle them in as great a difficulty as theirs do us:
for if I might have the liberty to propose such questions, I might as well make Others, which shall entangle them in as great a difficulty as theirs do us:
How know you, may I say, that your Tradition is good and true? How do you know, that such as affirm St. Peter to have been Bishop of Rome, speak truth? How came you to be perswaded that there is a Bishop of Rome? have you seen him? How are you certain, that the Pardons and Indulgences that you receive came from him? that he hath confirmed them with his signature? could not the persons that have delivered them to you counterfeit his hand? May not an Atheist make use very well of this argument,
How know you, may I say, that your Tradition is good and true? How do you know, that such as affirm Saint Peter to have been Bishop of Rome, speak truth? How Come you to be persuaded that there is a Bishop of Rome? have you seen him? How Are you certain, that the Pardons and Indulgences that you receive Come from him? that he hath confirmed them with his signature? could not the Persons that have Delivered them to you counterfeit his hand? May not an Atheist make use very well of this argument,
and ask, How do you know that there is any other God besides the Sun? have you ever seen him? have you ever spoken with him? How do you know that there are three Persons in the Godhead? How do you know that Jesus Christ hath lived upon earth? that there have been Apostles? &c. This is the drift and end of these questions, which we must reject as the Devils cunning to ensnare our Faith.
and ask, How do you know that there is any other God beside the Sun? have you ever seen him? have you ever spoken with him? How do you know that there Are three Persons in the Godhead? How do you know that jesus christ hath lived upon earth? that there have been Apostles? etc. This is the drift and end of these questions, which we must reject as the Devils cunning to ensnare our Faith.
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We are to be distinguished by our voices and speeches, as when a Son hears his Fathers voice, he needs not that a Servant should inform him that his Father speaks;
We Are to be distinguished by our voices and Speeches, as when a Son hears his Father's voice, he needs not that a Servant should inform him that his Father speaks;
Let not the Papists propose any such questions for the future, and let them take notice of what St. Jerome tells us upon Hagg. That the things that are invented are false,
Let not the Papists propose any such questions for the future, and let them take notice of what Saint Jerome tells us upon Haggai That the things that Are invented Are false,
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as for example, such as are said to be the Apostles traditions, which have no authority nor testimony from the Holy Scriptures, are mark'd by God's sword. §.
as for Exampl, such as Are said to be the Apostles traditions, which have no Authority nor testimony from the Holy Scriptures, Are marked by God's sword. §.
From this Doctrine of Tradition proceeds their Faith of Miracles, a Faith as ill grounded and ridiculous as the Traditions themselves, that are but old wives tales.
From this Doctrine of Tradition proceeds their Faith of Miracles, a Faith as ill grounded and ridiculous as the Traditions themselves, that Are but old wives tales.
We may judge of such as are related to us of former ages by them that are published and performed in our days, of a thousand there is scarce one that hath the least appearance of reality,
We may judge of such as Are related to us of former ages by them that Are published and performed in our days, of a thousand there is scarce one that hath the least appearance of reality,
Several persons of the common people have related to me accidents, that have happened in places of devotion, which they look'd upon as notable Miracles;
Several Persons of the Common people have related to me accidents, that have happened in places of devotion, which they looked upon as notable Miracles;
But he did not tell me, that the Physitian, that had judged her sickness so desperate, was but a Country Chyrurgeon, who hath scarce seen the outside of Physick Books,
But he did not tell me, that the physician, that had judged her sickness so desperate, was but a Country Chirurgeon, who hath scarce seen the outside of Physic Books,
I did not discover to them, that the dangerous distemper, which had taken from the Patient speech, proceeded from a Crisis, or the turning of the blood,
I did not discover to them, that the dangerous distemper, which had taken from the Patient speech, proceeded from a Crisis, or the turning of the blood,
Another comes to me, and tells me, that his child hath been thought to be dead for several hours ▪ but when in time he comes to take notice, that it was a Convulsion-fit,
another comes to me, and tells me, that his child hath been Thought to be dead for several hours ▪ but when in time he comes to take notice, that it was a Convulsion-fit,
he caused an exact enquiry to be made, and was certainly informed that Jesus Christ had visibly appeared in the Parish-Church of Ulmes, in the Priests hands as he was saying Mass? Yet he hath been forced to acknowledge, to the shame of the whole Church, that it was but a fiction of the Priest and a few Parishioners, who thought to enrich themselves by that means:
he caused an exact enquiry to be made, and was Certainly informed that jesus christ had visibly appeared in the Parish-Church of Ulmes, in the Priests hands as he was saying Mass? Yet he hath been forced to acknowledge, to the shame of the Whole Church, that it was but a fiction of the Priest and a few Parishioners, who Thought to enrich themselves by that means:
Wherefore do the Popes proclaim their Universal Jubilees, which causes •o many thousand people to trot to Rome; or to some other great City where the place is appointed, to gain them? For if they answer, that it is to obtain the forgiveness of our sins:
Wherefore do the Popes proclaim their Universal Jubilees, which Causes •o many thousand people to trot to Room; or to Some other great city where the place is appointed, to gain them? For if they answer, that it is to obtain the forgiveness of our Sins:
only one being concerned and initiated into the Fraternity of the little habit of the Virgin, many times obtains for us above one hundred and fifty every year:
only one being concerned and initiated into the Fraternity of the little habit of the Virgae, many times obtains for us above one hundred and fifty every year:
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I shall not speak of the other means to get these priviledges and advantages. Now those Indulgences, as the Popish Divines affirm, free us as well from the punishment,
I shall not speak of the other means to get these privileges and advantages. Now those Indulgences, as the Popish Divines affirm, free us as well from the punishment,
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if therefore this is to be had in every Parish-Church, what need is there of a Pilgrimage to Rome? if all our sins are pardoned, what will the Pope's or his Agents Absolution profit us? Is not this to make a sport of mens credulity,
if Therefore this is to be had in every Parish-Church, what need is there of a Pilgrimage to Room? if all our Sins Are pardoned, what will the Pope's or his Agents Absolution profit us? Is not this to make a sport of men's credulity,
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and to deal with them as with blind men and fools? It may be they will answer, that at such solemn occasions the Pope absolves from grievous sins, reserved to himself, which are not forgiven every day;
and to deal with them as with blind men and Fools? It may be they will answer, that At such solemn occasions the Pope absolves from grievous Sins, reserved to himself, which Are not forgiven every day;
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but if I have not been guilty of such horrid crimes, wherefore am I sollicited and press'd upon to go and purchase a Jubilee? wherefore am I obliged otherwise to make a general confession of my sins? and if I don't,
but if I have not been guilty of such horrid crimes, Wherefore am I solicited and pressed upon to go and purchase a Jubilee? Wherefore am I obliged otherwise to make a general Confessi of my Sins? and if I don't,
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The abuses are so great and ridiculous, that if you please to view the instruments of a Popish Zealot, you shall see stuff and trinkets enough to set up a Shop:
The Abuses Are so great and ridiculous, that if you please to view the Instruments of a Popish Zealot, you shall see stuff and trinkets enough to Set up a Shop:
The Papists are become so ridiculous to cause their Zealots to wear two pins a-cross upon their sleeve of breast, assuring them that they shall obtain the forgiveness of several days sins,
The Papists Are become so ridiculous to cause their Zealots to wear two pins across upon their sleeve of breast, assuring them that they shall obtain the forgiveness of several days Sins,
I was never more astonished and scandalized than I was the last year, when I was sent about the time of the Festival of the holy Sacrament to preach in the City where I made my abode, I found every body stored with these Indulgences, wearing pins a-cross, they inform'd me that the devout and right Reverend Father of the Jesuits, called Father Huby, had recommended this notable piece of devotion to them:
I was never more astonished and scandalized than I was the last year, when I was sent about the time of the Festival of the holy Sacrament to preach in the city where I made my Abided, I found every body stored with these Indulgences, wearing pins across, they informed me that the devout and right Reverend Father of the Jesuits, called Father Huby, had recommended this notable piece of devotion to them:
but in requital his charity did require for every two pins a summ of money, to help his Brethren the Jesuits travelling in China and in far Countries to say Mass;
but in requital his charity did require for every two pins a sum of money, to help his Brothers the Jesuits traveling in China and in Far Countries to say Mass;
THE Third Reason that hath so long kept me in the Romish Religion was grounded upon the practices and Laws of that Church, the solemn Festivals, the Auricular Confession, Abstinence from Meats, the Forty days of Lent, the Priests Vows of Chastity,
THE Third Reason that hath so long kept me in the Romish Religion was grounded upon the practices and Laws of that Church, the solemn Festivals, the Auricular Confessi, Abstinence from Meats, the Forty days of Lent, the Priests Vows of Chastity,
and caused me to entertain so high an esteem for Popery, where I saw so many holy and religious customs observed, that I could not look upon the rest but with disdain, hatred and aversion,
and caused me to entertain so high an esteem for Popery, where I saw so many holy and religious customs observed, that I could not look upon the rest but with disdain, hatred and aversion,
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But when against my will I was forced to open my eyes, and being engaged by my Office to seek into the beginning of all the abominations that I saw acted in the world, I found that these things proceeded from the Laws invented to deceive the most subtil wits,
But when against my will I was forced to open my eyes, and being engaged by my Office to seek into the beginning of all the abominations that I saw acted in the world, I found that these things proceeded from the Laws invented to deceive the most subtle wits,
What a vast number of disorders have been occasioned by the many Festivals of the Church of Rome? There were so prodigious a multitude lately observed in France, that the King was forced about seven years ago to get a Dispensation for the ease and benefit of his People from the Pope, who abolished a great many.
What a vast number of disorders have been occasioned by the many Festivals of the Church of Rome? There were so prodigious a multitude lately observed in France, that the King was forced about seven Years ago to get a Dispensation for the ease and benefit of his People from the Pope, who abolished a great many.
But this Dispensation hath caused a strange deformity in all the Bishopricks of France: Some were willing to obey the Popes order, by casting out of the Calendar such Festivals as were abolished;
But this Dispensation hath caused a strange deformity in all the Bishoprics of France: some were willing to obey the Popes order, by casting out of the Calendar such Festivals as were abolished;
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others were offended, that the King did incroach upon their priviledges, therefore instead of diminishing the number of their Festivals, they established new Feast-days;
Others were offended, that the King did encroach upon their privileges, Therefore instead of diminishing the number of their Festivals, they established new Feast-days;
others to prevent all inconveniencies have appointed all Feast-days to be observed on the Sunday, and their Fasts on the Saturday: So that yet we may see two men of the same Village,
Others to prevent all inconveniences have appointed all Feast-days to be observed on the Sunday, and their Fasts on the Saturday: So that yet we may see two men of the same Village,
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nay the same person is ingaged to this observation if he stays at home, but if he steps over a gutter or rivulet to go into another Parish he commits no such sin,
nay the same person is engaged to this observation if he stays At home, but if he steps over a gutter or rivulet to go into Another Parish he commits no such since,
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and because I did not trust to my own judgment, I intreated the assistance of some Learned Men of my acquaintance, to see whether they could find any thing out of St. Ambrose, St. Austin, or other Fathers, to assist and confirm my Meditations, that I was to deliver in Sermons, which I composed upon this Subject;
and Because I did not trust to my own judgement, I entreated the assistance of Some Learned Men of my acquaintance, to see whither they could find any thing out of Saint Ambrose, Saint Austin, or other Father's, to assist and confirm my Meditations, that I was to deliver in Sermons, which I composed upon this Subject;
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it is not required that I should make this confession, as it is practised with so many ridiculous questions, that teach us to commit sins that we knew not before:
it is not required that I should make this Confessi, as it is practised with so many ridiculous questions, that teach us to commit Sins that we knew not before:
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and in danger to be tempted to them by every apprehension, yet when he receives the Confession of a Virgin, he had better omit nothing than to cause her to pass over any thing,
and in danger to be tempted to them by every apprehension, yet when he receives the Confessi of a Virgae, he had better omit nothing than to cause her to pass over any thing,
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because sin deprives us of the hopes of Heaven, and condemns us to Hell, &c. This sorrow, say they, is not sufficient of it self to obtain the absolution of our sins,
Because since deprives us of the hope's of Heaven, and condemns us to Hell, etc. This sorrow, say they, is not sufficient of it self to obtain the absolution of our Sins,
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if the Priest will be so hard-hearted to deny him absolution, in case he departs in that estate with such a sorrow in his heart, he shall be damned for all that.
if the Priest will be so hardhearted to deny him absolution, in case he departs in that estate with such a sorrow in his heart, he shall be damned for all that.
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Let any of the Popish Divines tell me which of the holy Evangelists have taught them this distinction? which of the Apostles did ever preach such doctrine as this? Nevertheless I think they have reason to recommend it,
Let any of the Popish Divines tell me which of the holy Evangelists have taught them this distinction? which of the Apostles did ever preach such Doctrine as this? Nevertheless I think they have reason to recommend it,
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nor his Apostles have ever mentioned it? Or rather how came these persons to be so bold as to impose these distinctions as Articles of Faith? Is it possible that the Priest's presence or absence,
nor his Apostles have ever mentioned it? Or rather how Come these Persons to be so bold as to impose these Distinctions as Articles of Faith? Is it possible that the Priest's presence or absence,
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or the opportunity of Confession, makes our repentance true or false, according to such trivial circumstances? If I am at a distance from a Romish Priest, am I therefore to be look'd upon as if I were at as great a distance from God,
or the opportunity of Confessi, makes our Repentance true or false, according to such trivial Circumstances? If I am At a distance from a Romish Priest, am I Therefore to be looked upon as if I were At as great a distance from God,
and in a worse estate than another from whose sides the Priest is not to be drawn? Doth this cause my sorrow to be less or more able to prevail upon God's mercy? Doth true repentance depend upon the Priest's good pleasure? And Attrition, which is but an imperfect sorrow, of no validity of it self in God's sight, is it more considerable, more perfect,
and in a Worse estate than Another from whose sides the Priest is not to be drawn? Does this cause my sorrow to be less or more able to prevail upon God's mercy? Does true Repentance depend upon the Priest's good pleasure? And Attrition, which is but an imperfect sorrow, of no validity of it self in God's sighed, is it more considerable, more perfect,
and more able to save me, when a Priest shall have mark'd me with the sign of the Cross upon my forehead? when he shall have whispered two or three words in my ear? What am I the better for all this? Is God's Justice thereby satisfied? and his Mercy more inclinable to pardon me?
and more able to save me, when a Priest shall have marked me with the Signen of the Cross upon my forehead? when he shall have whispered two or three words in my ear? What am I the better for all this? Is God's justice thereby satisfied? and his Mercy more inclinable to pardon me?
According to this ridiculous Doctrine, suppose I should weep and lament for my sins as bitterly as St. Peter, with as many expressions of holy love as Mary Magdalen, if I do not confess them to a Priest, I shall be nevertheless damned for them.
According to this ridiculous Doctrine, suppose I should weep and lament for my Sins as bitterly as Saint Peter, with as many expressions of holy love as Marry Magdalen, if I do not confess them to a Priest, I shall be nevertheless damned for them.
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Judas was a zealous observer of these particulars, as may appear by his History in the Gospel, Matth. 27.4. He wanted not comp•nction, or a hearty displeasure to have sinned against God, for it is said he repented: He confessed also his crime, I have sinned, said he, in betraying the innocent blood.
Judas was a zealous observer of these particulars, as may appear by his History in the Gospel, Matthew 27.4. He wanted not comp•nction, or a hearty displeasure to have sinned against God, for it is said he repented: He confessed also his crime, I have sinned, said he, in betraying the innocent blood.
How comes it to pass therefore, that penitent Judas was damned? It was, saith a Papist, because there was no Priest at the foot of the Gibbet, where he hang'd himself, to give 〈 ◊ 〉 absolution;
How comes it to pass Therefore, that penitent Judas was damned? It was, Says a Papist, Because there was no Priest At the foot of the Gibbet, where he hanged himself, to give 〈 ◊ 〉 absolution;
as may appear by his own words, I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood: He declares publickly the innocency of our Saviour, which was an act of faith;
as may appear by his own words, I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood: He declares publicly the innocency of our Saviour, which was an act of faith;
I am certain that they give absolution to many persons, who never had so great a sorrow for their sins as Judas. Therefore why was Judas damned? St. Ambrose returns us a satisfactory answer, 〈 ◊ 〉 •hich we may understand,
I am certain that they give absolution to many Persons, who never had so great a sorrow for their Sins as Judas. Therefore why was Judas damned? Saint Ambrose returns us a satisfactory answer, 〈 ◊ 〉 •hich we may understand,
Arbitror, saith he, enim quod etiam Judas potuisset tanta Dei miseratione non excludi à venia, si poenitentiam, non apud Judaeos, sed apud Christum egisset.
Arbitror, Says he, enim quod etiam Judas potuisset tanta Dei miseration non excludi à Venia, si poenitentiam, non apud Judeans, sed apud Christ egisset.
therefore thou shalt for thy penance number over thy Beads, that is sufficient for thee: such a one is afterwards certain to obtain salvation, by this absolution so easily obtained.
Therefore thou shalt for thy penance number over thy Beads, that is sufficient for thee: such a one is afterwards certain to obtain salvation, by this absolution so Easily obtained.
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Is not this to make themselves equal to Jesus Christ, and to declare themselves to be the Saviours of Man-kind? Wherefore do they treat their Penitents as slaves,
Is not this to make themselves equal to jesus christ, and to declare themselves to be the Saviors of Mankind? Wherefore do they Treat their Penitents as slaves,
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Moreover, they treat the Son of God most unworthily, and are guilty of the same sin as the wicked Macedonians, who affirmed that the Holy Spirit was but the servant of the Father of Eternity.
Moreover, they Treat the Son of God most unworthily, and Are guilty of the same since as the wicked Macedonians, who affirmed that the Holy Spirit was but the servant of the Father of Eternity.
For when they are pleased to say, we absolve this sinner, it is the same as if they said to Jesus Christ, we command thee to give to this soul sanctifying grace, that it may be justified and acceptable to God the Father.
For when they Are pleased to say, we absolve this sinner, it is the same as if they said to jesus christ, we command thee to give to this soul sanctifying grace, that it may be justified and acceptable to God the Father.
We will not grant absolution to that sinner, that is to say, we forbid thee to shew him or her so much favour as thou didst to penitent Mary Magdalen, to wash away her sins; this belongs to us;
We will not grant absolution to that sinner, that is to say, we forbid thee to show him or her so much favour as thou didst to penitent Marry Magdalen, to wash away her Sins; this belongs to us;
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They begin by a repetition of the Confateor, saying, I confess my self to God the Father Almighty, to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to St. Michael the Archangel, &c. What an impertinency is this!
They begin by a repetition of the Confateor, saying, I confess my self to God the Father Almighty, to the Blessed Virgae Marry, to Saint Michael the Archangel, etc. What an impertinency is this!
Doth my absolution depend upon the will of God the Father, of the Virgin Mary, of St. Michael, and of the Priest equally, must they all consent to the forgiveness of my sins? is not God's mercy sufficient alone? why do they rank them with God? Afterwards the Priest forceth them to mention all their sins, every particular, and circumstance;
Does my absolution depend upon the will of God the Father, of the Virgae Marry, of Saint Michael, and of the Priest equally, must they all consent to the forgiveness of my Sins? is not God's mercy sufficient alone? why do they rank them with God? Afterwards the Priest forceth them to mention all their Sins, every particular, and circumstance;
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asking them questions according to the condition of the persons, but such many times as are more proper to teach than to reprove vice, daily experience declares.
asking them questions according to the condition of the Persons, but such many times as Are more proper to teach than to reprove vice, daily experience declares.
But what manner of sins think ye that the Penitents are forced to confess? Such as many times are but the whimsies of the ghostly Fathers, who would perswade their Zealots of being more spiritual and more subtil than ordinary by this means, to oblige them to a greater reverence of their persons.
But what manner of Sins think you that the Penitents Are forced to confess? Such as many times Are but the whimsies of the ghostly Father's, who would persuade their Zealots of being more spiritual and more subtle than ordinary by this means, to oblige them to a greater Reverence of their Persons.
You shall see what the right reverend Father, Father Yves a Capuchin of Paris, hath written in his Letters of Agathon to Erastus, and Father Chiron a Carmelite, in his Book called The Examen of the Mystical Theology.
You shall see what the right reverend Father, Father Yves a Capuchin of paris, hath written in his Letters of Agathon to Erastus, and Father Chiron a Carmelite, in his Book called The Examen of the Mystical Theology.
in the time of my prayer I have not been fixed to the In-action, nor to the contemplation of the In-being, I have not acted my devotions in a fit temperies of soul and body, I have suffered my senses to wander from the domination of the Man-spirit;
in the time of my prayer I have not been fixed to the Inaction, nor to the contemplation of the Inbeing, I have not acted my devotions in a fit temperies of soul and body, I have suffered my Senses to wander from the domination of the Man-spirit;
I have eaten and drunk, and taken of the creature too freely, otherwise than in sight of natural mercy, without minding in due time to do acts of stop, stop to my All, by a recal of my self within my self, of my outward part within the compass of my inward, in the bottom of my soul:
I have eaten and drunk, and taken of the creature too freely, otherwise than in sighed of natural mercy, without minding in due time to do acts of stop, stop to my All, by a Recall of my self within my self, of my outward part within the compass of my inward, in the bottom of my soul:
These two Authors affirm that the Missionary Priests of Peter Camus Lord Bishop of Bellay, and Father Donatian have taught their devout Nuns to confess their sins in this extravagant manner.
These two Authors affirm that the Missionary Priests of Peter Camus Lord Bishop of Bellay, and Father Donatian have taught their devout Nuns to confess their Sins in this extravagant manner.
Let any man judge if such lessons as these are not ridiculous and impertinent; if their consciences are not deceived, by believing all these niceties to be crimes;
Let any man judge if such Lessons as these Are not ridiculous and impertinent; if their Consciences Are not deceived, by believing all these niceties to be crimes;
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A certain Monk informed me of a very discreet and virtuous Lady, who was so conscientious, that she came to him to intreat him to mitigate or change a penance commanded to her by a Missionary Priest, which was to dip her smock in cold water,
A certain Monk informed me of a very discreet and virtuous Lady, who was so conscientious, that she Come to him to entreat him to mitigate or change a penance commanded to her by a Missionary Priest, which was to dip her smock in cold water,
Nevertheless she was perswaded that there was no salvation for her if she did not perform her penance, this cast her into a despair, and made her almost mad.
Nevertheless she was persuaded that there was no salvation for her if she did not perform her penance, this cast her into a despair, and made her almost mad.
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See unto what grievous follies and mistakes this supposed power drives the Papists: They pull Jesus Christ from his throne, to place their Priests in his seat;
See unto what grievous follies and mistakes this supposed power drives the Papists: They pull jesus christ from his throne, to place their Priests in his seat;
they enslave the souls and consciences of men to their wills, so that they believe themselves bound to credit whatsoever they say, to do whatsoever they command,
they enslave the Souls and Consciences of men to their wills, so that they believe themselves bound to credit whatsoever they say, to do whatsoever they command,
They tell us that Moses, Elias, and our Saviour Christ have done so before us; their virtuous examples in this respect were admirable, but not imitable;
They tell us that Moses, Elias, and our Saviour christ have done so before us; their virtuous Examples in this respect were admirable, but not imitable;
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the Papists are not careful to follow them exactly, no more than the Protestants: For they should spend forty days and forty nights without eating or drinking.
the Papists Are not careful to follow them exactly, no more than the Protestants: For they should spend forty days and forty nights without eating or drinking.
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for if you please to set aside all Women with child, all wet Nurses, all Handy-crafts-men, Plow men, Mariners and Seamen, Servants that work all day, all Travellers, weak and sick, such as have no means to eat a good meal, that is to say, such as have no fish,
for if you please to Set aside all Women with child, all wet Nurse's, all Handy-crafts-men, Blow men, Mariners and Seamen, Servants that work all day, all Travellers, weak and sick, such as have no means to eat a good meal, that is to say, such as have no Fish,
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But the Prince of Darkness hath found out this expedient, to beget doubts and scruples in the souls of men, that they might sin against their mistaken consciences,
But the Prince of Darkness hath found out this expedient, to beget doubts and scruples in the Souls of men, that they might sin against their mistaken Consciences,
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and which hath help'd me to discover the vanity of all these feigned austerities, whereof the observation is no small hinderance to a true Christian mortification, a subduing of our passions and unruly lusts.
and which hath helped me to discover the vanity of all these feigned austerities, whereof the observation is no small hindrance to a true Christian mortification, a subduing of our passion and unruly Lustiest.
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and to forbear eating of several meats all their life time, besides they have certain Monks very austere in their living, the Dervises whip themselves publickly in the streets, they cut their skin with sharp rasors,
and to forbear eating of several Meats all their life time, beside they have certain Monks very austere in their living, the Dervises whip themselves publicly in the streets, they Cut their skin with sharp razors,
and suffer many such cruelties in their bodies, as Calcondile and Michael Baudier relate. The wilfull penances of our Monks are not to be compared to theirs.
and suffer many such cruelties in their bodies, as Calcondile and Michael Baudier relate. The wilful penances of our Monks Are not to be compared to theirs.
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as the other Inventions of the Papists. To make our Christian perfection consist in such niceties and follies, is to catch at the shadow instead of the body, to mistake the colour for the substance, the appearance for the reality, the shell for the pearl,
as the other Inventions of the Papists. To make our Christian perfection consist in such niceties and follies, is to catch At the shadow instead of the body, to mistake the colour for the substance, the appearance for the reality, the shell for the pearl,
and such as are besotted and deceived by the repeated lessons of their Preachers, who seldom cry up any thing else in their Pulpits, cannot well make all these reflections and considerations. §.
and such as Are besotted and deceived by the repeated Lessons of their Preachers, who seldom cry up any thing Else in their Pulpits, cannot well make all these reflections and considerations. §.
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and of the damnation of many Souls, which might otherwise be sanctified and saved. What I shall say concerning this matter, may be applied to the Monks and Nuns.
and of the damnation of many Souls, which might otherwise be sanctified and saved. What I shall say Concerning this matter, may be applied to the Monks and Nuns.
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Virginity it is true causeth us to be very like the Holy Angels, nevertheless the same Apostle assures us, that it is better to marry than to burn, 1 Cor. 7. The Examples of the Apostles,
Virginity it is true Causes us to be very like the Holy Angels, nevertheless the same Apostle assures us, that it is better to marry than to burn, 1 Cor. 7. The Examples of the Apostles,
for although our virtue be never so extraordinary, and God's Grace in us be never so powerful, it is a grievous presumption to affirm, that we have more virtue and grace than the Apostles had, more than those illuminated Souls, full of the most wonderful perfections.
for although our virtue be never so extraordinary, and God's Grace in us be never so powerful, it is a grievous presumption to affirm, that we have more virtue and grace than the Apostles had, more than those illuminated Souls, full of the most wondered perfections.
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Children that know not what it is to engage in a vow, to observe that which depends more upon God than upon our ability, may approve of their reasons, but we cannot allow them.
Children that know not what it is to engage in a Voelli, to observe that which depends more upon God than upon our ability, may approve of their Reasons, but we cannot allow them.
I remember very well what I have read upon this subject in St. Ambrose, St. Austin, and in other Fathers, who have employed their eloquent pens to set forth the praises of these noble virtues,
I Remember very well what I have read upon this Subject in Saint Ambrose, Saint Austin, and in other Father's, who have employed their eloquent pens to Set forth the praises of these noble Virtues,
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But I could never yet find in all the Holy Scripture, nor in the writings of the Fathers of the Church, any thing that should oblige us to engage in this rash Vow;
But I could never yet find in all the Holy Scripture, nor in the writings of the Father's of the Church, any thing that should oblige us to engage in this rash Voelli;
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After a long experience and acquaintance with the consciences of men, I have understood sufficiently that this vow of perpetual Virginity engages some in the commission of grievous abominations, who might otherwise be Saints.
After a long experience and acquaintance with the Consciences of men, I have understood sufficiently that this Voelli of perpetual Virginity engages Some in the commission of grievous abominations, who might otherwise be Saints.
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but I might mention unto you the most fearful monsters, actions, crimes, and unheard of abominations proceeding from it, such as deserve the fire of God's vengeance from heaven, which once fell upon Sodom and Gomorrha, such as deserve that the earth should swallow us up alive,
but I might mention unto you the most fearful monsters, actions, crimes, and unheard of abominations proceeding from it, such as deserve the fire of God's vengeance from heaven, which once fell upon Sodom and Gomorrha, such as deserve that the earth should swallow us up alive,
He compared that wicked man to Herod, and saith, that in his opinion he was more criminal than Herod, for that Tyrant cut the throats of children already born,
He compared that wicked man to Herod, and Says, that in his opinion he was more criminal than Herod, for that Tyrant Cut the throats of children already born,
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If these lines happen to come into the hands of a Priest of the Romish Church, I am perswaded, that in his conscience he cannot blame me for what I now write,
If these lines happen to come into the hands of a Priest of the Romish Church, I am persuaded, that in his conscience he cannot blame me for what I now write,
He knows, that the greatest vice of Priests is the breach of their Vow, and that this is such an ordinary sin amongst them, that a Priest is look'd upon as a notable Saint,
He knows, that the greatest vice of Priests is the breach of their Voelli, and that this is such an ordinary since among them, that a Priest is looked upon as a notable Saint,
the second must be a Knight of Malta; the third appointed for a Church-man, into whose hands they often thrust the Breviary before he can yet pronounce the Title of the Book,
the second must be a Knight of Malta; the third appointed for a Churchman, into whose hands they often thrust the Breviary before he can yet pronounce the Title of the Book,
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But if the elder Brother chance to fail, the Vocation then ceaseth, and the Spirit (that bloweth where it listeth ) seems to have with drawn its influence, he throws of his purple robe,
But if the elder Brother chance to fail, the Vocation then ceases, and the Spirit (that blows where it lists) seems to have with drawn its influence, he throws of his purple robe,
But that which makes these Constitutions of the Church of Rome to seem unto me the more strange and extravagant, is this, that they commonly prefer them to the Commandments of God.
But that which makes these Constitutions of the Church of Room to seem unto me the more strange and extravagant, is this, that they commonly prefer them to the commandments of God.
but if he shall chance to have married two wives, or but one, if she hath been married before to another man, (which they call Bigamy, ) this woman being dead, he cannot take Orders without a Dispensation from the Pope,
but if he shall chance to have married two wives, or but one, if she hath been married before to Another man, (which they call Bigamy,) this woman being dead, he cannot take Order without a Dispensation from the Pope,
yet even for such offences will any Priest very readily give his absolution, and he shall be freed from his guilt and penalty by putting himself to the charge of two or three Masses:
yet even for such offences will any Priest very readily give his absolution, and he shall be freed from his guilt and penalty by putting himself to the charge of two or three Masses:
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Let a woman be never so notoriously guilty of fornication, and prostitute her self as often as Lais or Messalina, there is no Confessor so inconsiderable but can give her an absolution:
Let a woman be never so notoriously guilty of fornication, and prostitute her self as often as Lais or Messallina, there is no Confessor so inconsiderable but can give her an absolution:
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But if by extraordinary misfortune she shall on a Friday have tasted but one spoonful of soupe which was left the day before, she must necessarily apply her self to the Bishop,
But if by extraordinary misfortune she shall on a Friday have tasted but one spoonful of soup which was left the day before, she must necessarily apply her self to the Bishop,
§ Before I conclude, it is necessary to answer an Objection, that the Romanists are wont to make to any person that shall upbraid them with the abuses and disorders whereof we have before treated.
§ Before I conclude, it is necessary to answer an Objection, that the Romanists Are wont to make to any person that shall upbraid them with the Abuses and disorders whereof we have before treated.
Whence proceeds it then (say they) that there are so few persons that forsake the Romish Religion? and that in lieu of those few that go over to the Protestant party, we see great numbers return to the bosome of the Church,
Whence proceeds it then (say they) that there Are so few Persons that forsake the Romish Religion? and that in lieu of those few that go over to the Protestant party, we see great numbers return to the bosom of the Church,
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and make, as they call it, their Recantation, whereas of all those that have abandoned the Protestant Religion, we see scarce any that return unto it after they have once forsaken it? To this I might answer several ways,
and make, as they call it, their Recantation, whereas of all those that have abandoned the Protestant Religion, we see scarce any that return unto it After they have once forsaken it? To this I might answer several ways,
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and I could give many particular reasons, why several Protestants in France of great worth and quality have shifted their Religion, which is there no longer in fashion,
and I could give many particular Reasons, why several Protestants in France of great worth and quality have shifted their Religion, which is there no longer in fashion,
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and accommodated themselves to that of the Church of Rome. I shall only say this in general, which may be observed in the case of every particular person;
and accommodated themselves to that of the Church of Room. I shall only say this in general, which may be observed in the case of every particular person;
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They act many things against the dictates of their conscience to avoid a private persecution, which is often more severe than that which is more open and avowed.
They act many things against the dictates of their conscience to avoid a private persecution, which is often more severe than that which is more open and avowed.
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A Lady of quality, whil'st as a Messenger sent from God I sollicited and exhorted her to acts of Charity and compassion, caused me once to make an offer of 8000 Franks to a Maid-servant of the Reformed Religion, (and at such a time as she had received some ill usage from her Mistress) to try if I could by that means make her become a Proselyte.
A Lady of quality, whilst as a Messenger sent from God I solicited and exhorted her to acts of Charity and compassion, caused me once to make an offer of 8000 Franks to a Maidservant of the Reformed Religion, (and At such a time as she had received Some ill usage from her Mistress) to try if I could by that means make her become a Proselyte.
On the other side, those that are acquainted with the Reasons that retain the Romanists in the Religion which they profess, will not wonder that there are so few of them made Proselytes:
On the other side, those that Are acquainted with the Reasons that retain the Romanists in the Religion which they profess, will not wonder that there Are so few of them made Proselytes:
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They know well enough that the Nobility and the Commonalty, the Learned and the Unlearned, the Zealots and the Libertines have an hundred invisible chains by which they are held fast.
They know well enough that the Nobilt and the Commonalty, the Learned and the Unlearned, the Zealots and the Libertines have an hundred invisible chains by which they Are held fast.
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and amongst the rest those of the Order of the Jesuits. I became once so tractable a Scholar by the charitable instructions of these Masters, that I was one of the first that rais'd the Tumult at Rennes, and set fire to a Protestant Church, at such time as it was believed that they were immur'd within it:
and among the rest those of the Order of the Jesuits. I became once so tractable a Scholar by the charitable instructions of these Masters, that I was one of the First that raised the Tumult At Rennes, and Set fire to a Protestant Church, At such time as it was believed that they were immured within it:
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and these reverend Fathers were so far from discountenancing the outrage, that they declared their sorrow and regret that we had not at least burnt the Minister there alive.
and these reverend Father's were so Far from discountenancing the outrage, that they declared their sorrow and regret that we had not At least burned the Minister there alive.
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But the Zealots are yet further removed from it, being blinded, and kept close to their Principles by erroneous Maxims and superstitious Principles, in which they are made to believe the truth and purity of the Christian Religion to consist.
But the Zealots Are yet further removed from it, being blinded, and kept close to their Principles by erroneous Maxims and superstitious Principles, in which they Are made to believe the truth and purity of the Christian Religion to consist.
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They perswade them, that they must at a venture believe what the Church believes, that is, what their Director tells them, that they ought not to raise the least dispute about what is preach'd to them out of the Scripture,
They persuade them, that they must At a venture believe what the Church believes, that is, what their Director tells them, that they ought not to raise the least dispute about what is preached to them out of the Scripture,
the Power of the Pope and his Priests, or to entertain the least thought of the possibility of being saved in any other Religion, is a most enormous crime.
the Power of the Pope and his Priests, or to entertain the least Thought of the possibility of being saved in any other Religion, is a most enormous crime.
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So that that very light, which by the special favour of God is afforded them for their conversion, is look'd upon by them as a machination of the Devil, against which they are obliged to engage.
So that that very Light, which by the special favour of God is afforded them for their conversion, is looked upon by them as a machination of the devil, against which they Are obliged to engage.
and therefore all Religions are to them indifferent, carrying always about them some pernicious principles, wherewith they are provided, to combat against whatsoever shall oppose their sensual inclinations,
and Therefore all Religions Are to them indifferent, carrying always about them Some pernicious principles, wherewith they Are provided, to combat against whatsoever shall oppose their sensual inclinations,
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Such men as these, having inconsiderately shut themselves up in a Cloister, where they are obliged to lead a regular life, grow quickly weary of their first design, the Cowl is burdensom to them,
Such men as these, having inconsiderately shut themselves up in a Cloister, where they Are obliged to led a regular life, grow quickly weary of their First Design, the Cowl is burdensome to them,
hereupon they fancy, that if they sally out, and go over to the Protestant Party, they shall be received after the same manner that they are wont to entertain the revolting Ministers in France, who are usually complemented like Princes.
hereupon they fancy, that if they sally out, and go over to the Protestant Party, they shall be received After the same manner that they Are wont to entertain the revolting Ministers in France, who Are usually Complemented like Princes.
With such imaginations as these, and without any other motive, or being able to render any solid reason of their actions, one of them presents himself to a Consistory, which they presume to be with a good intention,
With such Imaginations as these, and without any other motive, or being able to render any solid reason of their actions, one of them presents himself to a Consistory, which they presume to be with a good intention,
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hereupon they summon him to the Consistory, that he may have the punishment inflicted on him which he deserves, the charity lately extended to him is with-held,
hereupon they summon him to the Consistory, that he may have the punishment inflicted on him which he deserves, the charity lately extended to him is withheld,
since we seem hereby the rather to be confirmed, that that Church is the true Church from which they revolt, according to their own argument, which infers the holiness and good discipline of a Religious Order from the number of such as do renounce it.
since we seem hereby the rather to be confirmed, that that Church is the true Church from which they revolt, according to their own argument, which infers the holiness and good discipline of a Religious Order from the number of such as do renounce it.
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There are several other things, which from my own experience I could speak to, in laying open the Abuses of the Romish Church, which I have not at present thought necessary to mention.
There Are several other things, which from my own experience I could speak to, in laying open the Abuses of the Romish Church, which I have not At present Thought necessary to mention.
But I am perswaded, that what I have said already may be sufficient to convince you, that I have not without good reason forsaken the Papists, that I might embrace the Religion of the Church of England. I will conclude therefore, with my request to you, that you would reflect on what I have done and said:
But I am persuaded, that what I have said already may be sufficient to convince you, that I have not without good reason forsaken the Papists, that I might embrace the Religion of the Church of England. I will conclude Therefore, with my request to you, that you would reflect on what I have done and said:
But how? and at what time? I must to the glory of God acknowledge it, that it was at such a time as there was not the least probability that I should attempt it,
But how? and At what time? I must to the glory of God acknowledge it, that it was At such a time as there was not the least probability that I should attempt it,
It will be sufficient to declare in general, that I have forsaken Popery in a time in which I had the strongest and natural engagements to keep me in my predecessors Religion, and in my former Profession.
It will be sufficient to declare in general, that I have forsaken Popery in a time in which I had the Strongest and natural engagements to keep me in my predecessors Religion, and in my former Profession.
Notwithstanding all these obstacles and Panick fears, my Christian Brethren, you see that I have freely and confidently engaged my self in the profession of your Religion:
Notwithstanding all these obstacles and Panic fears, my Christian Brothers, you see that I have freely and confidently engaged my self in the profession of your Religion:
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as an encouragement of such as are doubting and wavering in their minds, whether that which they profess is the best and the furest, without doubt it is.
as an encouragement of such as Are doubting and wavering in their minds, whither that which they profess is the best and the furest, without doubt it is.
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You may believe me upon my word, which I have confirmed by my deeds, for God be praised in this matter I am not ignorant, I have been long enough deliberating and weighing the Reasons of both Parties, of Protestants and Papists; I know from whence I come, what I forsake, and what I embrace.
You may believe me upon my word, which I have confirmed by my Deeds, for God be praised in this matter I am not ignorant, I have been long enough deliberating and weighing the Reasons of both Parties, of Protestants and Papists; I know from whence I come, what I forsake, and what I embrace.
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If I did but doubt of my salvation in the Reformed Religion, or if I could believe that it were possible for me to be saved in the Church of Rome, I here swear and protest unto you,
If I did but doubt of my salvation in the Reformed Religion, or if I could believe that it were possible for me to be saved in the Church of Rome, I Here swear and protest unto you,
This consideration therefore, and my example, should settle and confirm every one of you in the Protestant Religion, should appease the troubles and doubtings of your mind, fix your resolutions in the profession of the Truth.
This consideration Therefore, and my Exampl, should settle and confirm every one of you in the Protestant Religion, should appease the Troubles and doubtings of your mind, fix your resolutions in the profession of the Truth.
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And you, my beloved Brethren, that are sufficiently grounded in your Religion, and whose lives are conformable, my example should oblige you to rejoyce, in that God is pleased to grant your private and publick requests,
And you, my Beloved Brothers, that Are sufficiently grounded in your Religion, and whose lives Are conformable, my Exampl should oblige you to rejoice, in that God is pleased to grant your private and public requests,
and bringing into your Flook the straying Sheep, or rather the lost Sheep, such whereof the salvation was so difficult, that there was scarce any appearance or likelihood that it should be brought to pass.
and bringing into your Flook the straying Sheep, or rather the lost Sheep, such whereof the salvation was so difficult, that there was scarce any appearance or likelihood that it should be brought to pass.
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I have nothing else to request from you, but the continuation of the same prayers for all those whom I yet leave behind me, especially for such as I have confirmed in their errours and mistakes;
I have nothing Else to request from you, but the continuation of the same Prayers for all those whom I yet leave behind me, especially for such as I have confirmed in their errors and mistakes;
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But especially I must entreat your prayers to God, that I may for the time to come lead a life answerable to that holy profession, which I h••e this day made;
But especially I must entreat your Prayers to God, that I may for the time to come led a life answerable to that holy profession, which I h••e this day made;
that I may not be unworthy of your Communion here, and may attain with you hereafter to the fruition of that Crown of Glory, which God hath promised to his faithful Servants.
that I may not be unworthy of your Communion Here, and may attain with you hereafter to the fruition of that Crown of Glory, which God hath promised to his faithful Servants.
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These Knaves and Cheats of that bloody Society play a thousand such tricks in those Kingdoms and Cities that are at their devotion, as in Spain, Italy and France.
These Knaves and Cheats of that bloody Society play a thousand such tricks in those Kingdoms and Cities that Are At their devotion, as in Spain, Italy and France.
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