because there goes under the name of a Christian Sacrifice, that which our Church calls a blasphemous fable, and dangerous deceit. Should I leave you without any Caution upon that fear and danger in Sacrificing, it would be to little purpose to offer at the commending of any:
Because there Goes under the name of a Christian Sacrifice, that which our Church calls a blasphemous fable, and dangerous deceit. Should I leave you without any Caution upon that Fear and danger in Sacrificing, it would be to little purpose to offer At the commending of any:
And therefore as the Orator adviseth, when such a case shall happen Mitigandas esse prius aures; somewhat must be said beforehand to remove a prejudice that will fall upon all that shall be said after.
And Therefore as the Orator adviseth, when such a case shall happen Mitigandas esse prius aures; somewhat must be said beforehand to remove a prejudice that will fallen upon all that shall be said After.
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That which the Article speaks of is the Sacrifice of the Mass, wherein the Priests of that Sacrifice say, That Christ himself is really sacrificed for the quick and dead:
That which the Article speaks of is the Sacrifice of the Mass, wherein the Priests of that Sacrifice say, That christ himself is really sacrificed for the quick and dead:
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'Tis true, we pretend not to that Mystical Art and Chymistry, to turn the Elements of Bread and Wine into the Natural Body and Blood of Christ, by which alone they make themselves Priests, and Him the Sacrifice.
It's true, we pretend not to that Mystical Art and Chemistry, to turn the Elements of Bred and Wine into the Natural Body and Blood of christ, by which alone they make themselves Priests, and Him the Sacrifice.
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We are first to offer a Sacrifice to God. 2. That for the kinde, is Eucharistical, not Propitiatory. 3. The Matter of it is to be, not the Fruit of our Fields,
We Are First to offer a Sacrifice to God. 2. That for the kind, is Eucharistical, not Propitiatory. 3. The Matter of it is to be, not the Fruit of our Fields,
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for he that denies him, shall be denied by him) but To him, and that makes it a Sacrifice. 6. It must be to Him, and not to any Creature, Saint, or Angel. Praise them we may,
for he that Denies him, shall be denied by him) but To him, and that makes it a Sacrifice. 6. It must be to Him, and not to any Creature, Saint, or Angel. Praise them we may,
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8. It is to be offered by Him, that is, by Christs merits and mediation 'Tis that which gives power and efficacy to this and all our services, which would be nothing worth,
8. It is to be offered by Him, that is, by Christ merits and mediation It's that which gives power and efficacy to this and all our services, which would be nothing worth,
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Lastly, You have the Reason, why all this, Therefore; and that sends us back to the Twelfth Verse, Wherefore Jesus, that he might sanctifie the people by his Blood, suffered without the Gate.
Lastly, You have the Reason, why all this, Therefore; and that sends us back to the Twelfth Verse, Wherefore jesus, that he might sanctify the people by his Blood, suffered without the Gate.
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whither the Jews that were within the Gate must go out and follow him, in the next Verse, leaving their City and Sanctuary. And we the Gentiles that are without the Gate already, may finde him in our own Territories, that so both Jew and Gentile NONLATINALPHABET joyntly together,
whither the jews that were within the Gate must go out and follow him, in the next Verse, leaving their city and Sanctuary. And we the Gentiles that Are without the Gate already, may find him in our own Territories, that so both Jew and Gentile jointly together,
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if we also now shall prepare a Sacrifice of praise for it, that we may be fit then to honor God by confessing to his Name, the wonderful mercies and unspeakable benefits we receive by the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord.
if we also now shall prepare a Sacrifice of praise for it, that we may be fit then to honour God by confessing to his Name, the wondered Mercies and unspeakable benefits we receive by the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord.
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THat we are to offer a SACRIFICE to God, is here so plainly enjoyned, and so punctually described, both for matter and manner in every circumstance, that one would think it strange it should be neglected,
THat we Are to offer a SACRIFICE to God, is Here so plainly enjoined, and so punctually described, both for matter and manner in every circumstance, that one would think it strange it should be neglected,
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But for our selves, if we would be clear in this matter (as every good man should desire to be) it is fit we call our selves to account when, and how we perform it.
But for our selves, if we would be clear in this matter (as every good man should desire to be) it is fit we call our selves to account when, and how we perform it.
The Antient and Frimitive Church (of whom this may best be learned) did, in conscience of their duty herein, compose several Liturgies, that by them they might have a Publick daily Sacrifice for the honor and worship of God; as that of St. James at Jerusalem, St. Marks at Alexandria; after that, St. Chrysostoms at Antioch, St. Basils at •aesaria, St. Gregories at Rome; and indeed, there was no Church without one.
The Ancient and Frimitive Church (of whom this may best be learned) did, in conscience of their duty herein, compose several Liturgies, that by them they might have a Public daily Sacrifice for the honour and worship of God; as that of Saint James At Jerusalem, Saint Marks At Alexandria; After that, Saint Chrysostom At Antioch, Saint Basils At •aesaria, Saint Gregories At Room; and indeed, there was no Church without one.
The Copies of those Antient Liturgies, as they come now to our hands, have no doubt suffered the fate of time, that is, some changes, by which the preposterous zeal of some hath overcharged them with numerous,
The Copies of those Ancient Liturgies, as they come now to our hands, have no doubt suffered the fate of time, that is, Some changes, by which the preposterous zeal of Some hath overcharged them with numerous,
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so ordered our Liturgy, that by it we might wi•h safety and true devotion, daily Sacrifice to the praise and honor of God Wherein they have followed, not onely Precept, but •atern also from this Text,
so ordered our Liturgy, that by it we might wi•h safety and true devotion, daily Sacrifice to the praise and honour of God Wherein they have followed, not only Precept, but •atern also from this Text,
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The Text calls us to a Sacrifice, and the Liturgy is that Sacrifice. Antioch was the place where Christs Disciples were first called Christians; and Antioch is the place where the Christian Service is first called a Liturgy. We finde the Disciples met together at their Liturgy NONLATINALPHABET, which we translate, Fasting and Ministring to the Lord;
The Text calls us to a Sacrifice, and the Liturgy is that Sacrifice. Antioch was the place where Christ Disciples were First called Christians; and Antioch is the place where the Christian Service is First called a Liturgy. We find the Disciples met together At their Liturgy, which we translate, Fasting and Ministering to the Lord;
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for NONLATINALPHABET properly signifies a Publick Ministration; to which, the word used by the Church, fits well, calling it Common Prayer; and is so expounded by St. Luke himself in the next Verse, When they had Fasted and Prayed.
for properly signifies a Public Ministration; to which, the word used by the Church, fits well, calling it Common Prayer; and is so expounded by Saint Lycia himself in the next Verse, When they had Fasted and Prayed.
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It was never heard, saith St. Augustine, Offero tibi Sacrificium, Petre, or Paule, or Cypriane. And though the invocation of them simply be not a Sacrifice,
It was never herd, Says Saint Augustine, Offer tibi Sacrificium, Petre, or Paul, or Cyprian. And though the invocation of them simply be not a Sacrifice,
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And the Apostles Paul and Barnabas for their Order, when the men of Lystra would have sacrificed to them, they cryed out, Sirs, why do you these things? we also are men of the like Passions with you.
And the Apostles Paul and Barnabas for their Order, when the men of Lystra would have sacrificed to them, they cried out, Sirs, why do you these things? we also Are men of the like Passion with you.
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And therefore that honor which God hath not given to another, we have not given to them in our Liturgy. Thirdly, The Sacrifice of the Text is Eucharistical, a Sacrifice of Praise, and so is our Liturgy. We pretend to no expiation or satisfaction for sins, either of quick or dead:
And Therefore that honour which God hath not given to Another, we have not given to them in our Liturgy. Thirdly, The Sacrifice of the Text is Eucharistical, a Sacrifice of Praise, and so is our Liturgy. We pretend to no expiation or satisfaction for Sins, either of quick or dead:
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and therefore in the Liturgy, our Sacrifice is set to no higher key, than, We praise thee, O God, &c. Fourthly, In every Sacrifice there must be something offered,
and Therefore in the Liturgy, our Sacrifice is Set to no higher key, than, We praise thee, Oh God, etc. Fourthly, In every Sacrifice there must be something offered,
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For though the Root of this and every good service, must be in the heart, yet the fruit must sprout outwardly in the lips. For though a vertue may sometimes be accomplished in the heart onely,
For though the Root of this and every good service, must be in the heart, yet the fruit must sprout outwardly in the lips. For though a virtue may sometime be accomplished in the heart only,
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yet neither this nor Prayer it self, if private or mental onely, (though otherwise of excellent use) will amount to a Sacrifice, till it come into the lips;
yet neither this nor Prayer it self, if private or mental only, (though otherwise of excellent use) will amount to a Sacrifice, till it come into the lips;
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And therefore in our Liturgy, as we pray, that God would open our lips; so we practise when we joyn with the Priest in the Confessions and Psalms, and in such things where he alone is not concerned.
And Therefore in our Liturgy, as we pray, that God would open our lips; so we practise when we join with the Priest in the Confessions and Psalms, and in such things where he alone is not concerned.
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The end and import of every thing offered to God in Sacrifice Eucharistical, is a Profession and Acknowledgment of some blessing bestowed upon the Sacrificer;
The end and import of every thing offered to God in Sacrifice Eucharistical, is a Profession and Acknowledgment of Some blessing bestowed upon the Sacrificer;
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Thou shalt go unto the Priest, and say thus unto him, I confess this day unto the Lord thy God, that I am come into the Country which the Lord sware unto our Fathers to give us;
Thou shalt go unto the Priest, and say thus unto him, I confess this day unto the Lord thy God, that I am come into the Country which the Lord sware unto our Father's to give us;
Our first address and approach into Gods presence is, by a Confession of our sins, which is a putting off our shoes with the defilements we have contracted in our ways;
Our First address and approach into God's presence is, by a Confessi of our Sins, which is a putting off our shoes with the defilements we have contracted in our ways;
And by this we make Profession and Acknowledgment of Gods perfect purity and holiness, in that we presume not to come into his presence, till we first put off our uncleanness.
And by this we make Profession and Acknowledgment of God's perfect purity and holiness, in that we presume not to come into his presence, till we First put off our uncleanness.
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Then we have the Hymns and Psalms, which is a third Confession to his Name, whereby we do with chearful and thankful hearts, acknowledge him to be the Author of all the good we enjoy, or hope for.
Then we have the Hymns and Psalms, which is a third Confessi to his Name, whereby we do with cheerful and thankful hearts, acknowledge him to be the Author of all the good we enjoy, or hope for.
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And because the Rules of both lie diffused through the whole body of Scripture, we have them summ'd up in the Creeds and Decalogue. In the Creeds we acknowledge our faith in his wisdom, who hath so mysteriously contrived the means and way of our Salvation,
And Because the Rules of both lie diffused through the Whole body of Scripture, we have them summed up in the Creeds and Decalogue. In the Creeds we acknowledge our faith in his Wisdom, who hath so mysteriously contrived the means and Way of our Salvation,
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And in the Decalogue we confess his Dominion, That he is our Lawgiver; and to that our Patron also, not onely gives us Laws but Grace, and hearts to keep them.
And in the Decalogue we confess his Dominion, That he is our Lawgiver; and to that our Patron also, not only gives us Laws but Grace, and hearts to keep them.
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In the Collects, Prayers, and Supplications, for the supply of our wants and necessities, as well temporal as spiritual, we acknowledge every good gift, and every perfect giving to come down from the Father of lights.
In the Collects, Prayers, and Supplications, for the supply of our Wants and necessities, as well temporal as spiritual, we acknowledge every good gift, and every perfect giving to come down from the Father of lights.
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the Redemption of our Souls by the blood of his dear Son: And therefore this Confession carries away from all the rest, the name of an Eucharist, a Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving.
the Redemption of our Souls by the blood of his dear Son: And Therefore this Confessi carries away from all the rest, the name of an Eucharist, a Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving.
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and that is continually. In conformity to this, our Service is a continual daily sacrifice, a Morning and Evening Prayer. And though the greatest benefit of this belongs to those that daily attend it;
and that is continually. In conformity to this, our Service is a continual daily sacrifice, a Morning and Evening Prayer. And though the greatest benefit of this belongs to those that daily attend it;
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The present are intitled to the benefit as a Sacrifice offered by them; the absent as a Sacrifice offered for them. For this is our juge Sacrificium that is perpetually burning upon the Altar,
The present Are entitled to the benefit as a Sacrifice offered by them; the absent as a Sacrifice offered for them. For this is our juge Sacrificium that is perpetually burning upon the Altar,
for the service of God, and in behalf of every member of the Church, that doth not ponere obicem, set a bar upon himself by his wilful neglect of it, and opposition to it.
for the service of God, and in behalf of every member of the Church, that does not ponere obicem, Set a bar upon himself by his wilful neglect of it, and opposition to it.
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And therefore to gain so gracious an Advocate with the Father, our Prayers and Supplications are in the Liturgy offered up in his Name, concluding always, By the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And Therefore to gain so gracious an Advocate with the Father, our Prayers and Supplications Are in the Liturgy offered up in his Name, concluding always, By the merits of our Lord jesus christ.
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THus you see the Text exemplified throughout in the Liturgy; and the Liturgy therefore warranted by the Text. I could not promise my self time enough to take a view of all the particulars, I have therefore reduced that I have to say at this time, to this one Observation in gross.
THus you see the Text exemplified throughout in the Liturgy; and the Liturgy Therefore warranted by the Text. I could not promise my self time enough to take a view of all the particulars, I have Therefore reduced that I have to say At this time, to this one Observation in gross.
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but require it; and by the authority of the same Apostle in an other place, Rom. 15.8. where we read, That Jesus Christ was a Minister of the Circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promise made unto the Fathers.
but require it; and by the Authority of the same Apostle in an other place, Rom. 15.8. where we read, That jesus christ was a Minister of the Circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promise made unto the Father's.
The ATHEIST first charges it with such weapons as he hath, scorn and drollery: That these Forms, and Ceremonies, and Pageantry of worshipping God in Liturgies, is but a trade invented by the Priests, to get their living,
The ATHEIST First charges it with such weapons as he hath, scorn and drollery: That these Forms, and Ceremonies, and Pageantry of worshipping God in Liturgies, is but a trade invented by the Priests, to get their living,
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It is not strange, that they who have not God in their hearts, as the Prophet David speaks of those fools, should have any sacrifice in their lips for him. In this onely, I confess, they are no fools.
It is not strange, that they who have not God in their hearts, as the Prophet David speaks of those Fools, should have any sacrifice in their lips for him. In this only, I confess, they Are no Fools.
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To these we may joyn the whole Herd of SECTARIES, who are but a kinde of godly Atheists. When the late storm that raged amongst us, brought with it those Locusts that over-spread the Nation;
To these we may join the Whole Heard of SECTARIES, who Are but a kind of godly Atheists. When the late storm that raged among us, brought with it those Locusts that overspread the nation;
though their whole business was to destroy, yet of all most virulently the Publick Service of the Church. And hence it is, that in the practice of their devotions, you shall finde nothing that looks like the offering of a Sacrifice of praise for the honor of God:
though their Whole business was to destroy, yet of all most virulently the Public Service of the Church. And hence it is, that in the practice of their devotions, you shall find nothing that looks like the offering of a Sacrifice of praise for the honour of God:
But their meeting together, is onely to tell one another their dreams and ridiculous phansies, belying the holy Spirit an hour or two, and then depart. And so I leave them.
But their meeting together, is only to tell one Another their dreams and ridiculous fancies, belying the holy Spirit an hour or two, and then depart. And so I leave them.
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All this dirt and filth they cast upon it, is easily wiped off with a right understanding of this onely general Doctrine of the Text, That it is a sacrifice of praise to Gof for the honor of His Name.
All this dirt and filth they cast upon it, is Easily wiped off with a right understanding of this only general Doctrine of the Text, That it is a sacrifice of praise to Gof for the honour of His Name.
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and both as old as the Text. Secondly, They say it is a dead Sacrifice, made up of empty Forms and Ceremonies, void of that life and affection which is necessary in Gods service. If there be that want of affection in our Prayers, it is a fault, lie where it may:
and both as old as the Text. Secondly, They say it is a dead Sacrifice, made up of empty Forms and Ceremonies, void of that life and affection which is necessary in God's service. If there be that want of affection in our Prayers, it is a fault, lie where it may:
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The Church that composed the Forms cannot create affection. If we come to this Sacrifice and leave our hearts behinde us, I know where the blame must lie.
The Church that composed the Forms cannot create affection. If we come to this Sacrifice and leave our hearts behind us, I know where the blame must lie.
And how, I pray, should that be? If the sense of real wants and blessings, which are always the same, cannot keep up our affections, how should a new set of words do it? Can we imagine that God should be taken with variety and shift of phrases,
And how, I pray, should that be? If the sense of real Wants and blessings, which Are always the same, cannot keep up our affections, how should a new Set of words do it? Can we imagine that God should be taken with variety and shift of phrases,
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And therefore, when they complain that their devotion is tired with nothing but Almighty and most merciful Father, in the Morning; and Almighty and most merciful Father, in the Evening; and the same over and over again every day:
And Therefore, when they complain that their devotion is tired with nothing but Almighty and most merciful Father, in the Morning; and Almighty and most merciful Father, in the Evening; and the same over and over again every day:
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When our Saviour at his last agony in the Garden, three times retired himself from his Disciples to pray, he used still the same form of words without any change, St. Matth. 26.44.
When our Saviour At his last agony in the Garden, three times retired himself from his Disciples to pray, he used still the same from of words without any change, Saint Matthew 26.44.
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And who dares say he wanted ability to vary his prayer, or can say, he wanted affection, though he did not? For as St. Luke relates it, He prayed so earnestly, that his swet was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground;
And who dares say he wanted ability to vary his prayer, or can say, he wanted affection, though he did not? For as Saint Lycia relates it, He prayed so earnestly, that his sweated was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground;
They who call Forms of their own making, or borrowing, con'd without Book, Praying by the Spirit, do both cheat the people, and blaspheme the Holy Ghost.
They who call Forms of their own making, or borrowing, coned without Book, Praying by the Spirit, do both cheat the people, and Blaspheme the Holy Ghost.
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How ridiculous would this exception appear against the Legal Sacrifices! A Butcher could kill and dress a Lamb, as well as a Priest. This is a false, deceitful weight.
How ridiculous would this exception appear against the Legal Sacrifices! A Butcher could kill and dress a Lamb, as well as a Priest. This is a false, deceitful weight.
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And therefore King Solomon, when, by the advice of his Father upon his death-bed, he call'd to account the chief Leaders in the rebellion of Adoniah, as Joab that commanded in chief,
And Therefore King Solomon, when, by the Advice of his Father upon his deathbed, he called to account the chief Leaders in the rebellion of Adoniah, as Joab that commanded in chief,
and Abiathar the High Priest, made no question of putting Adoniah and Joab to death; but for Abiathar, though he deprived him of his office, yet he spared his life.
and Abiathar the High Priest, made no question of putting Adoniah and Joab to death; but for Abiathar, though he deprived him of his office, yet he spared his life.
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You that are the Kings servants here in Court, do not weigh the merit and honor of your places, which you justly have, by the pains and difficulty of your service, which we know in many is little enough,
You that Are the Kings Servants Here in Court, do not weigh the merit and honour of your places, which you justly have, by the pains and difficulty of your service, which we know in many is little enough,
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They are troubled with the rude, confused noise that is made by the people, in answering to the Confessions and Psalms. It seems their ears are as tender as their consciences,
They Are troubled with the rude, confused noise that is made by the people, in answering to the Confessions and Psalms. It seems their ears Are as tender as their Consciences,
but by speech, and therefore of necessity it must be the Fruit of our Lips. But while we, in obedience to that, pray God to open our Lips, they teach the people to shut them.
but by speech, and Therefore of necessity it must be the Fruit of our Lips. But while we, in Obedience to that, pray God to open our Lips, they teach the people to shut them.
They take it very ill, that they are silenced, though they deserve it, and yet stick not to silence the whole Congregation, without any offence or fault of theirs.
They take it very ill, that they Are silenced, though they deserve it, and yet stick not to silence the Whole Congregation, without any offence or fault of theirs.
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For how can any one that is a Man, say in the Magnificat, Thou hast regarded the lowliness of thy handmaid? Or how can it be seasonable for all, especially young men, to say in the Nunc dimittas, Lord now let thy servant depart in peace.
For how can any one that is a Man, say in the Magnificat, Thou hast regarded the lowliness of thy handmaid? Or how can it be seasonable for all, especially young men, to say in the Nunc dimittas, Lord now let thy servant depart in peace.
The Liturgy is the Churches Publick Sacrifice of Praise; and in that we are not onely to give thanks for blessings immediately conferred upon our persons,
The Liturgy is the Churches Public Sacrifice of Praise; and in that we Are not only to give thanks for blessings immediately conferred upon our Persons,
For in the Blessed Virgin we do all partake of the grace done to her, being taken to be the Mother of our Lord. And in old Simeon we rejoyce at the sight of that salvation, which was a Light to us Gentiles,
For in the Blessed Virgae we do all partake of the grace done to her, being taken to be the Mother of our Lord. And in old Simeon we rejoice At the sighed of that salvation, which was a Light to us Gentiles,
and a good portion besides for our pleasures and lawful delights. Can we think an hour or two spared out of all this, too long for Gods service? or a Lamb too much for him, who has bestowed the whole flock upon us? The tediousness which is caused by the length of the Service, is cured by the end. It must needs be a less trouble to us,
and a good portion beside for our pleasures and lawful delights. Can we think an hour or two spared out of all this, too long for God's service? or a Lamb too much for him, who has bestowed the Whole flock upon us? The tediousness which is caused by the length of the Service, is cured by the end. It must needs be a less trouble to us,
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They mean it is too long in the whole, and too short in the parts. In the Confession of sins, in the Thanksgivings, in the Collects, many material things omitted.
They mean it is too long in the Whole, and too short in the parts. In the Confessi of Sins, in the Thanksgivings, in the Collects, many material things omitted.
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These would not be counted defects, if we considered their end and use in the Liturgy, which is to be a Sacrifice of praise to God, for that is sufficiently attained by them as they are there used.
These would not be counted defects, if we considered their end and use in the Liturgy, which is to be a Sacrifice of praise to God, for that is sufficiently attained by them as they Are there used.
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It is true, if we respect these duties in reference to their immediate proper effects, the common Forms are insufficient; for no man may presume of Remission of sins, unless he confess to God the particulars wherein he hath offended.
It is true, if we respect these duties in Referente to their immediate proper effects, the Common Forms Are insufficient; for no man may presume of Remission of Sins, unless he confess to God the particulars wherein he hath offended.
But they are utterly mistaken in the use of a Liturgy, that would have it to be a common store to furnish out every duty and vertue, and further than to serve for the publick honoring,
But they Are utterly mistaken in the use of a Liturgy, that would have it to be a Common store to furnish out every duty and virtue, and further than to serve for the public honouring,
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how can they truly and heartily say, Amen? And likewise, when some portions onely of Scripture are read, it is to suit the present occasion and solemnity.
how can they truly and heartily say, Amen? And likewise, when Some portions only of Scripture Are read, it is to suit the present occasion and solemnity.
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when general words are used, they may if they please, reflect upon their own particulars; and so render the Publick Service, an advantage also to their private interest and profit.
when general words Are used, they may if they please, reflect upon their own particulars; and so render the Public Service, an advantage also to their private Interest and profit.
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and fitter for instruction, if it be to edifie our learning. But then to say, Divine Service doth not thus edifie, is to blame the Prayers, because they are not a Sermon. You would take it ill,
and fitter for instruction, if it be to edify our learning. But then to say, Divine Service does not thus edify, is to blame the Prayers, Because they Are not a Sermon. You would take it ill,
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Yea, that part, which, of all the rest, seems least to edifie, The Hymns, and Psalms, and Anthems with Musick, edifie the praise of God. I will praise the name of God with a song,
Yea, that part, which, of all the rest, seems least to edify, The Hymns, and Psalms, and Anthems with Music, edify the praise of God. I will praise the name of God with a song,
Unto Thee will I sing upon the Harp, O thou holy One of Israel, Psal. 71.20. This perhaps may be allowed to David, to use the Art wherein he excelled, and may agree with the Jewish service, but not with the Christian. Nay St. Paul, in the place I named before, assures us, That it was a promise made to the Fathers, that Christians should so glorifie God, by Confessing to Him, and Singing to His Name, the very Singing is not omitted;
Unto Thee will I sing upon the Harp, Oh thou holy One of Israel, Psalm 71.20. This perhaps may be allowed to David, to use the Art wherein he excelled, and may agree with the Jewish service, but not with the Christian. Nay Saint Paul, in the place I nam before, assures us, That it was a promise made to the Father's, that Christians should so Glorify God, by Confessing to Him, and Singing to His Name, the very Singing is not omitted;
and that not of Him onely, but to Him; which seems so ridiculous to some, to sing our Prayers, or any thing that is offered to God: But it did not so to him that knew it better; Psal. 104.33. I will sing unto the Lord, as long as I live;
and that not of Him only, but to Him; which seems so ridiculous to Some, to sing our Prayers, or any thing that is offered to God: But it did not so to him that knew it better; Psalm 104.33. I will sing unto the Lord, as long as I live;
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because they are such as confront the Plain Doctrine, and Letter of the Text, and are the most popular insinuations wherewith unwary people have been deluded
Because they Are such as confront the Plain Doctrine, and letter of the Text, and Are the most popular insinuations wherewith unwary people have been deluded
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But you will say, though we see no reason to approve of these men, yet have we not reason to pitty them? For they are content to loose their Livings for their Consciences. What they loose, I cannot say;
But you will say, though we see no reason to approve of these men, yet have we not reason to pity them? For they Are content to lose their Livings for their Consciences. What they lose, I cannot say;
If they be so fond of their new Directory and Covenant, as young lovers are in the first heat of their affection, who say, That they had rather beg together, than part;
If they be so found of their new Directory and Covenant, as young lovers Are in the First heat of their affection, who say, That they had rather beg together, than part;
And so I leave them, and come to Our selves, whose Judgments have not been so far corrupted as to be enemies to the Liturgy; yet, I know not how, something hath so poisoned our Affections, that we are not so good friends to it as might be wished.
And so I leave them, and come to Our selves, whose Judgments have not been so Far corrupted as to be enemies to the Liturgy; yet, I know not how, something hath so poisoned our Affections, that we Are not so good Friends to it as might be wished.
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It is not possible, that any could be thus bold with their Creator, if they did not deceive themselves with a perswasion that a full amends may be made him another way.
It is not possible, that any could be thus bold with their Creator, if they did not deceive themselves with a persuasion that a full amends may be made him Another Way.
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That obedience to Gods Commands, a vertuous and godly life is the best Sacrifice He that keepeth the Law, saith the Son of Sirach, bringeth Offerings enough.
That Obedience to God's Commands, a virtuous and godly life is the best Sacrifice He that Keepeth the Law, Says the Son of Sirach, brings Offerings enough.
And David, an Author of more credit, tells us of a Sacrifice of Righteousnesse. And the Apostle in this chapter, To do good and to communicate forget not, Vers. 16. for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
And David, an Author of more credit, tells us of a Sacrifice of Righteousness. And the Apostle in this chapter, To do good and to communicate forget not, Vers. 16. for with such Sacrifices God is well pleased.
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For that which goes upon the common account of Sacrilege, robs God onely of things dedicated for his service; (and yet that crime hath fired the nests of those, that took Coals from the Altar, to warm their own harths ) but this is the robbing God of the Service it self, to which the other is but an accessory.
For that which Goes upon the Common account of Sacrilege, robs God only of things dedicated for his service; (and yet that crime hath fired the nests of those, that took Coals from the Altar, to warm their own harths) but this is the robbing God of the Service it self, to which the other is but an accessory.
It is a fallacie, and piece of practick sophistry that cozens the world, for men to think themselves discharged of one duty by the zeal they bear to another;
It is a fallacy, and piece of practic sophistry that cozens the world, for men to think themselves discharged of one duty by the zeal they bear to Another;
The Presbyterian pretensions cannot make our Sacrifice so abominable as our sins can: They make God complain of that which he himself commanded, Isai. 1.11. To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices unto me, saith the Lord;
The Presbyterian pretensions cannot make our Sacrifice so abominable as our Sins can: They make God complain of that which he himself commanded, Isaiah 1.11. To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices unto me, Says the Lord;
And therefore, to reconcile him to his own Service, he puts us into this course, vers. 16. Wash ye, make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, learn to do well, seek Judgement, relieve the oppressed, plead for the widow.
And Therefore, to reconcile him to his own Service, he puts us into this course, vers. 16. Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, Learn to do well, seek Judgement, relieve the oppressed, plead for the widow.
If we come thus minded and prepared to Gods Altar, and offer the Sacrifice of Praise to the honour of his Name, we may with confidence expect, what God in the same case promised, 1 Sam. 2.30. Them that honour me, I will honour. To conclude.
If we come thus minded and prepared to God's Altar, and offer the Sacrifice of Praise to the honour of his Name, we may with confidence expect, what God in the same case promised, 1 Sam. 2.30. Them that honour me, I will honour. To conclude.
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And this, though the froward times did not need, cannot I hope be thought an ill office for a Sermon, once to be an Advocate for Prayers, seeing Prayers will alwayes do as much for the Sermon, be an Advocate to God to bring down a blessing upon it.
And this, though the froward times did not need, cannot I hope be Thought an ill office for a Sermon, once to be an Advocate for Prayers, seeing Prayers will always do as much for the Sermon, be an Advocate to God to bring down a blessing upon it.
