A SERMON Preached Before the KING and QUEEN at Hampton-Court, July 14th. 1689. ROMANS 12.5. — We being many are one Body in Christ, and every one Members one of another.
A SERMON Preached Before the KING and QUEEN At Hampton court, July 14th. 1689. ROMAN 12.5. — We being many Are one Body in christ, and every one Members one of Another.
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LActantius will have the word Religio to come from Religo, which signifieth to bind; because it bindeth and uniteth the Hearts of Men not only to God, but to one another too.
Lactantius will have the word Religio to come from Religion, which signifies to bind; Because it binds and uniteth the Hearts of Men not only to God, but to one Another too.
the Nature and Principles of it being above any framed and suited for promoting it. So it appeared among its Primitive Professors. O! the Entire Agreement! the Tender Affection!
the Nature and Principles of it being above any framed and suited for promoting it. So it appeared among its Primitive Professors. OH! the Entire Agreement! the Tender Affection!
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They all continued with one accord in Prayers and Supplications, Acts 1.14. With one accord in one place, Acts 2.1. With one accord in the Temple and breaking Bread, Acts 2.46.
They all continued with one accord in Prayers and Supplications, Acts 1.14. With one accord in one place, Acts 2.1. With one accord in the Temple and breaking Bred, Acts 2.46.
But (alas!) we do not so often in the Acts of the Apostles read of their one accord, as in all Ecclesiastical Writers since, we do of their fierce and scandalous Discords. Discords about Doctrine, Discords about Discipline, Discords about Ceremonies: and where other Countries and Kingdoms have had their Thousands;
But (alas!) we do not so often in the Acts of the Apostles read of their one accord, as in all Ecclesiastical Writers since, we do of their fierce and scandalous Discords. Discords about Doctrine, Discords about Discipline, Discords about Ceremonies: and where other Countries and Kingdoms have had their Thousands;
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It is as unnatural for Christians to quarrel, as for the Tongue to rail at the Eye, the Hand to scratch the Face, one Foot to kick or tread upon the other;
It is as unnatural for Christians to quarrel, as for the Tongue to rail At the Eye, the Hand to scratch the Face, one Foot to kick or tread upon the other;
First, The Christian's mystical Ʋnion. All that in every place profess his Name, how many soever they be, are parts of Christ's Body, being many they are one Body in Christ.
First, The Christian's mystical Ʋnion. All that in every place profess his Name, how many soever they be, Are parts of Christ's Body, being many they Are one Body in christ.
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Secondly, Their Spiritual Communion resulting from it; all being one and the same Corporation, they ought to live in mutual Conjunction, Correspondence, and Fellowship;
Secondly, Their Spiritual Communion resulting from it; all being one and the same Corporation, they ought to live in mutual Conjunction, Correspondence, and Fellowship;
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so as many as profess Christianity are but one Body in him: so they are called the Body of Christ, Ephes. 4.12. True, we read in the Scriptures of Churches in the Plural Number:
so as many as profess Christianity Are but one Body in him: so they Are called the Body of christ, Ephesians 4.12. True, we read in the Scriptures of Churches in the Plural Number:
the Churches of Judaea, the Churches of Samaria, the Churches of Asia, and the like, speaking as of many: but it is not unworthy your observing, that our Saviour in his Promise hath it in the Singular, Mat. 16.18.
the Churches of Judaea, the Churches of Samaria, the Churches of Asia, and the like, speaking as of many: but it is not unworthy your observing, that our Saviour in his Promise hath it in the Singular, Mathew 16.18.
As Christians we are all 〈 ◊ 〉 Parts of one and the same Building whereof Christ Jesus is the corner stone, 1 Pet. 2.6. we are all Branches of one and the same Vine whereof Christ Jesus is the root, John 15.1. we are all Servants in one and the same Houshold whereof Christ Jesus is the Master, Gal. 6.10. we are all Sheep of one and the same Fold whereof Christ Jesus is the Shepherd, Heb. 13.20. we are all Subjects of one and the same Kingdom whereof Christ Jesus is the Prince, Isaiah 9.6.
As Christians we Are all 〈 ◊ 〉 Parts of one and the same Building whereof christ jesus is the corner stone, 1 Pet. 2.6. we Are all Branches of one and the same Vine whereof christ jesus is the root, John 15.1. we Are all Servants in one and the same Household whereof christ jesus is the Master, Gal. 6.10. we Are all Sheep of one and the same Fold whereof christ jesus is the Shepherd, Hebrew 13.20. we Are all Subject's of one and the same Kingdom whereof christ jesus is the Prince, Isaiah 9.6.
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Hence the Apostle taketh his topick of Address to the dissenting Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1.10. I beseech you, Brethren, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, that there be no Divisions among you, &c. by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ? Why, this was the Pretence for all their Divisions and Separations, they were the Truths of Christ, the Ordinances of Christ, the Ministers of Christ, that they contended for:
Hence the Apostle Takes his topic of Address to the dissenting Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1.10. I beseech you, Brothers, by the Name of our Lord jesus christ, that you all speak the same thing, that there be no Divisions among you, etc. by the Name of our Lord jesus christ? Why, this was the Pretence for all their Divisions and Separations, they were the Truths of christ, the Ordinances of christ, the Ministers of christ, that they contended for:
for if we are such, as Lines of the same Circle, whatsoever distance there is in the Circumference 〈 ◊ 〉 all meet and unite in him, as in our common centre.
for if we Are such, as Lines of the same Circle, whatsoever distance there is in the Circumference 〈 ◊ 〉 all meet and unite in him, as in our Common centre.
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and if the Spirit which giveth Life be in us, we shall be so far any of us from angry rending our selves from the rest, that it will not be without feeling real Grief and Pain, when any other Parts do.
and if the Spirit which gives Life be in us, we shall be so Far any of us from angry rending our selves from the rest, that it will not be without feeling real Grief and Pain, when any other Parts do.
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Who can lose a Limb and not be affected with it? Now all that call upon the Name of Jesus, being our fellow-Members we should be as tender of, and as concerned for them.
Who can loose a Limb and not be affected with it? Now all that call upon the Name of jesus, being our Fellow members we should be as tender of, and as concerned for them.
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•o show the intended and necessary adherence and conjunction, that was for ever to be preserved and maintained among all his faithful Followers, not only with him, but with one another too.
•o show the intended and necessary adherence and conjunction, that was for ever to be preserved and maintained among all his faithful Followers, not only with him, but with one Another too.
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It is a great Mistake to ••ink that every Difference in Religion is a diffe••nt Religion, 1 Cor. 3.11, 12. the Apostle care••lly distinguisheth between the Foundation and that which is Built upon it.
It is a great Mistake to ••ink that every Difference in Religion is a diffe••nt Religion, 1 Cor. 3.11, 12. the Apostle care••lly Distinguisheth between the Foundation and that which is Built upon it.
To strip his meaning from the Metaphor it is wrapt in, some Churches are more sound and pure, others more corrupt and superstitious in their Doctrines:
To strip his meaning from the Metaphor it is wrapped in, Some Churches Are more found and pure, Others more corrupt and superstitious in their Doctrines:
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and as in materia• Buildings, some of the Rooms may be dark•• than others, yet all of them belong to one House• so is it in this Spiritual Building too;
and as in materia• Buildings, Some of the Rooms may be dark•• than Others, yet all of them belong to one House• so is it in this Spiritual Building too;
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all have no• equal light, and yet as St. Paul phraseth it, Eph. •• 20. All built upon the Foundation of the Apostle• and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chi•• corner Stone, in whom all the Building fitly fram• together, groweth up an holy Temple to the Lord.
all have no• equal Light, and yet as Saint Paul Phraseth it, Ephesians •• 20. All built upon the Foundation of the Apostle• and prophets, jesus christ himself being the chi•• corner Stone, in whom all the Building fitly fram• together, grows up an holy Temple to the Lord.
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we shall find e••• in those Propositions so much Truth is contain•• as being joyned with a sincere and Pious Life, the sober and moderate of all Denominations grant sufficient to Salvation.
we shall find e••• in those Propositions so much Truth is contain•• as being joined with a sincere and Pious Life, the Sobrium and moderate of all Denominations grant sufficient to Salvation.
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it appeareth by their not judging one another, about receiving or not receiving them, this is not so much from any opinion they have of the absolute necessity of holding those Articles,
it appears by their not judging one Another, about receiving or not receiving them, this is not so much from any opinion they have of the absolute necessity of holding those Articles,
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Now so far all the Christians that are, are agreed, even they who have super-induced doctrines scarce consistent with these (to give them their due) retain these,
Now so Far all the Christians that Are, Are agreed, even they who have superinduced doctrines scarce consistent with these (to give them their endue) retain these,
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Once more One we are in our only justifiable and real interests. Interest is the mighty make-bate of mankind, more successful than whispering in separating chief friends.
Once more One we Are in our only justifiable and real interests. Interest is the mighty makebate of mankind, more successful than whispering in separating chief Friends.
Interest is deaf as the Adder to the fairest overtures of Peace, and will carry off the strongest obligations to unity, easily as Sampson did the Gates of Gaza: Interest will set the Son at variance against the Father,
Interest is deaf as the Adder to the Fairest overtures of Peace, and will carry off the Strongest obligations to unity, Easily as Sampson did the Gates of Gaza: Interest will Set the Son At variance against the Father,
For what is the interest of any Christian, that is not the interest of all? The glory of God, the Salvation of our Souls, the Edification of the Church, these are all the interests of Christians, considered as Christians;
For what is the Interest of any Christian, that is not the Interest of all? The glory of God, the Salvation of our Souls, the Edification of the Church, these Are all the interests of Christians, considered as Christians;
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It is pretended on all sides, that these are the only things they aim at, that it is the consideration of these maketh them stand upon their points so •tiffly,
It is pretended on all sides, that these Are the only things they aim At, that it is the consideration of these makes them stand upon their points so •tiffly,
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If this were really so, that the design on all hands were only, that Religion and Devotion, Vertue and •obriety might be advanced, & flourish in the world;
If this were really so, that the Design on all hands were only, that Religion and Devotion, Virtue and •obriety might be advanced, & flourish in the world;
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•hat God might be more honoured upon earth, ••d sinners kept from perishing everlastingly; our •eal, doubtless, would be hotter against vices of ••l sorts, which men can help,
•hat God might be more honoured upon earth, ••d Sinners kept from perishing everlastingly; our •eal, doubtless, would be hotter against vices of ••l sorts, which men can help,
and where-ever faith ••d good works are maintained and regarded in ••e main, tho there are visible defects and allays, ••ey would be compassionately and prudently bore ••th,
and wherever faith ••d good works Are maintained and regarded in ••e main, though there Are visible defects and allays, ••ey would be compassionately and prudently boar ••th,
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yet inasmuch as it might have some good effects upon several poor creatures that did not, he is so far from being disturbed, that he declareth himself well pleased with it, Phil. 1.15, 16, 17, 18. Some (saith he) preach Christ even of envy and strife, of contention, not sincerely.
yet inasmuch as it might have Some good effects upon several poor creatures that did not, he is so Far from being disturbed, that he Declareth himself well pleased with it, Philip 1.15, 16, 17, 18. some (Says he) preach christ even of envy and strife, of contention, not sincerely.
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It was a notable passage of my Lord Bacon, that If Divines could but agree upon the exposition of those two sayings of our Saviour, he that is not with me is against me, and and he that is not against us is on our part, it might well put an end to all the controversies among Christians: certain it is, it ought.
It was a notable passage of my Lord Bacon, that If Divines could but agree upon the exposition of those two sayings of our Saviour, he that is not with me is against me, and and he that is not against us is on our part, it might well put an end to all the controversies among Christians: certain it is, it ought.
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and that is by maintaining such communion among our selves as properly resuleth from this Ʋnion. Being one and the same corporation, we ought to live in mutual conjunction, correspondence,
and that is by maintaining such communion among our selves as properly resuleth from this Ʋnion. Being one and the same corporation, we ought to live in mutual conjunction, correspondence,
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This Christians formerly were so very sensible of, that they did not think it sufficient, that each particular Church should be at unity within it self only,
This Christians formerly were so very sensible of, that they did not think it sufficient, that each particular Church should be At unity within it self only,
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That all Presbyters should give account of the state of their several flocks to their Bishops, the Bishops of their several Diocesses to their Metropolitans, the Metropolitans of their several Provinces to their Patriarchs, the Patriarchs of all these,
That all Presbyters should give account of the state of their several flocks to their Bishops, the Bishops of their several Dioceses to their Metropolis, the Metropolis of their several Provinces to their Patriarchs, the Patriarchs of all these,
It is a Duty, the peace and welfare, quiet and good order, of Masters and their Families, Ministers and their Parishes, People and their Neighbours, Princes and their Subjects,
It is a Duty, the peace and welfare, quiet and good order, of Masters and their Families, Ministers and their Parishes, People and their Neighbours, Princes and their Subject's,
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Few here can be of so little observation, as not to be sensible of the inconveniencies, the fewds, the distractions, the mischiefs, that the rejecting and condemning each others communion, hath been either the cause,
Few Here can be of so little observation, as not to be sensible of the inconveniences, the feuds, the distractions, the mischiefs, that the rejecting and condemning each Others communion, hath been either the cause,
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or the occasion, or at least the pretence of, among every one of these. Seeing then 'tis of such consequence, not only to private persons, but the publick too;
or the occasion, or At least the pretence of, among every one of these. Seeing then it's of such consequence, not only to private Persons, but the public too;
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but that they so behave themselves towards all in every place, that call upon the name of the Lord Jesus, both theirs and ours, as to their fellow members.
but that they so behave themselves towards all in every place, that call upon the name of the Lord jesus, both theirs and ours, as to their fellow members.
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This, (if he may acceptably serve God, and finally save his Soul in) he is to joyn himself to, owning the Guides, partaking the Ordinances, observing the Constitutions of it,
This, (if he may acceptably serve God, and finally save his Soul in) he is to join himself to, owning the Guides, partaking the Ordinances, observing the Constitutions of it,
For such to say that they agree with the Church in Doctrinals, it is only upon account of Ceremonies, that they separate I needs must say, seemeth to me so far from excusing the thing, it really maketh it worse.
For such to say that they agree with the Church in Doctrinals, it is only upon account of Ceremonies, that they separate I needs must say, seems to me so Far from excusing the thing, it really makes it Worse.
and maketh void the Commandments of God by her Traditions: Yet where it is not so much as pretended to be so, to do it meerly upon the score of ceremony, is not to be defended.
and makes void the commandments of God by her Traditions: Yet where it is not so much as pretended to be so, to do it merely upon the score of ceremony, is not to be defended.
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For where? When could such Persons have liv'd? In what Place? In what Age? In what Established Church that now is? Or heretofore hath been? That upon this Principle they must not have divided from? There is none but have determined something or other of this kind.
For where? When could such Persons have lived? In what Place? In what Age? In what Established Church that now is? Or heretofore hath been? That upon this Principle they must not have divided from? There is none but have determined something or other of this kind.
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It is granted, that every Church in determining and appointing them, ought to have a careful, tender, prudent consideration of the temper, the weakness, the circumstances of them she determineth and appointeth them for,
It is granted, that every Church in determining and appointing them, ought to have a careful, tender, prudent consideration of the temper, the weakness, the Circumstances of them she determineth and appoints them for,
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it being the strict and proper notion of Schism for Persons causelesly to rend themselves from that particular Church whereof de jure they are Members.
it being the strict and proper notion of Schism for Persons causelessly to rend themselves from that particular Church whereof de jure they Are Members.
It is a famous Answer which one of them geve to Marcion when in opposition to his own Church he came to Rome, and sued to be admitted into Communion there, that he could not do it, without the consent of his venerable Father, between whom and him there was one Faith.
It is a famous Answer which one of them give to Marcion when in opposition to his own Church he Come to Room, and sued to be admitted into Communion there, that he could not do it, without the consent of his venerable Father, between whom and him there was one Faith.
The 12th Canon among the Apostolick, forbidding under the Penalty of Excommunication, the receiving any under the Censures of their own Church, without Letters Commendatory, was confirmed by the first famous Council of Nice, and the Bishop of Rome then thought himself no more exempted from it,
The 12th Canon among the Apostolic, forbidding under the Penalty of Excommunication, the receiving any under the Censures of their own Church, without Letters Commendatory, was confirmed by the First famous Council of Nicaenae, and the Bishop of Room then Thought himself no more exempted from it,
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And tho now for a long while by a dispensing Power they have acted otherwise, it is an insolent trampling upon that Rule their Predecessors walked by.
And though now for a long while by a dispensing Power they have acted otherwise, it is an insolent trampling upon that Rule their Predecessors walked by.
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how we should behave our selves as Members of them? St. Paul Eph. 4.4, 5, 6. telleth us by what sacred Bands and Ligaments we are knit and fastned to all these.
how we should behave our selves as Members of them? Saint Paul Ephesians 4.4, 5, 6. Telleth us by what sacred Bans and Ligaments we Are knit and fastened to all these.
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They who were so superciliously Arrogant as to condemn all other Churches, that did not in all things exactly chime in with them, such as the Novatians, Donatists, Meletians, Luciferians, & the Fathers inveigh against as no Christians for their so unreasonable rash uncharitableness.
They who were so superciliously Arrogant as to condemn all other Churches, that did not in all things exactly chime in with them, such as the Novatians, Donatists, Meletians, Luciferians, & the Father's inveigh against as no Christians for their so unreasonable rash uncharitableness.
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The Romanists at this day do all this, and yet nothing will serve them but the Name of Catholicks; but sure it is the absurdest one they could have took upon them.
The Romanists At this day do all this, and yet nothing will serve them but the Name of Catholics; but sure it is the absurdest one they could have took upon them.
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For Catholick is but another word for Ʋniversal, but these Anathematize and would extirpate all that submit not to the particular, who (notwithstanding all their boast of Universality) are in truth the major part of Christendom.
For Catholic is but Another word for Ʋniversal, but these Anathematise and would extirpate all that submit not to the particular, who (notwithstanding all their boast of Universality) Are in truth the Major part of Christendom.
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Every Church then, did not only think herself obliged to a charitable opinion of every other holding the head; but as they had opportunity, had actual communion with them.
Every Church then, did not only think herself obliged to a charitable opinion of every other holding the head; but as they had opportunity, had actual communion with them.
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St. Chrysostom complaineth of Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria, because when he came to Constantinople , he repaired not to the congregation after the usual manner to their Sermons, Prayers and Sacraments.
Saint Chrysostom Complaineth of Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria, Because when he Come to Constantinople, he repaired not to the congregation After the usual manner to their Sermons, Prayers and Sacraments.
And Eusebius taketh notice, that Polycarp when he came to Rome, tho' there were some other matters besides the controversie of Easter, they disfered in, communicated with Anicetus. And it was the general way when they were in other Countries to apply themselves to the Churches there,
And Eusebius Takes notice, that Polycarp when he Come to Room, though there were Some other matters beside the controversy of Easter, they disfered in, communicated with Anicetus. And it was the general Way when they were in other Countries to apply themselves to the Churches there,
If we, who by the blessing of God have so lately reaped the benefit of these Duties from others, should be backward upon like occasion, to express them towards others, God and Man would reproach us for Disingenuous.
If we, who by the blessing of God have so lately reaped the benefit of these Duties from Others, should be backward upon like occasion, to express them towards Others, God and Man would reproach us for Disingenuous.
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as all the Protestants in the Neighbour Nations at this day are, should we shut up our bowels of compassion from them, with what face could we pretend to be of the Body? If we truly are, it will be impossible to be unconcerned at their troubles and afflictions;
as all the Protestants in the Neighbour nations At this day Are, should we shut up our bowels of compassion from them, with what face could we pretend to be of the Body? If we truly Are, it will be impossible to be unconcerned At their Troubles and afflictions;
Optatus not Sacriledge or Murther: and St. Augustine upon occasion of that passage out of St. John, they went out from us, but were not of us, declareth that they who are guilty of it are not to be looked upon as Christians.
Optatus not Sacrilege or Murder: and Saint Augustine upon occasion of that passage out of Saint John, they went out from us, but were not of us, Declareth that they who Are guilty of it Are not to be looked upon as Christians.
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This surely must be understood only of such as hypocritically and maliciously make breaches and disturbances in a Church, to revenge or advance themselves by the ruine of it;
This surely must be understood only of such as hypocritically and maliciously make Breaches and disturbances in a Church, to revenge or advance themselves by the ruin of it;
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And if that be the rule to be observed by us towards those that are loose and licentious, doubtless it will hold much stronger, towards those that are only Weak and Scrupulous.
And if that be the Rule to be observed by us towards those that Are lose and licentious, doubtless it will hold much Stronger, towards those that Are only Weak and Scrupulous.
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for look as gravely and pretend as highly as they will, people will never believe they have any kindnes for their Souls, whom they find showing spight to their persons.
for look as gravely and pretend as highly as they will, people will never believe they have any kindness for their Souls, whom they find showing spite to their Persons.
St. Paul having opened at large the Ʋnity of Christians, 1 Cor. 12. and in the last verse of that Chapter exhorted them to covet earnestly the best gifts that might promote that glorious end;
Saint Paul having opened At large the Ʋnity of Christians, 1 Cor. 12. and in the last verse of that Chapter exhorted them to covet earnestly the best Gifts that might promote that glorious end;
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than Apostles, than Prophets, than Teachers, than Governments, than Tongues, &c. he would shew them a more excellent way for keeping the unity of the body,
than Apostles, than prophets, than Teachers, than Governments, than Tongues, etc. he would show them a more excellent Way for keeping the unity of the body,
and that is Charity and the grace of Love: which he discourseth of, and magnifieth throughout the 13th Chapter, where he giveth us to understand, that without this, all extraordinary men, all miraculous gifts, all abilities to preach, all Ecclesiastical power, all prudence in government, (tho.
and that is Charity and the grace of Love: which he discourseth of, and magnifieth throughout the 13th Chapter, where he gives us to understand, that without this, all extraordinary men, all miraculous Gifts, all abilities to preach, all Ecclesiastical power, all prudence in government, (though.
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That all that in every place call upon the name of Christ, being but one body in him; having the same relation to him their head, the same fundamentals of their common Faith, the same holy ends and interests to promote:
That all that in every place call upon the name of christ, being but one body in him; having the same Relation to him their head, the same fundamentals of their Common Faith, the same holy ends and interests to promote:
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if he may acceptably serve God and finally save his Soul in it, every Person ought for peace and order sake to live in the Communion of that Church where the providence of God hath plac'd him,
if he may acceptably serve God and finally save his Soul in it, every Person ought for peace and order sake to live in the Communion of that Church where the providence of God hath placed him,
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That which I mention this for, is only to admonish such Persons, and put them in mind that now they have Liberty of Conscience, they should make Conscience of their Liberty. Not presume and encourage themselves in it,
That which I mention this for, is only to admonish such Persons, and put them in mind that now they have Liberty of Conscience, they should make Conscience of their Liberty. Not presume and encourage themselves in it,
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only forbear Judge in it, and leave us wholly to the Law 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ, which is immutable and not to be repeal Seeing then we are all so far remitted to this;
only forbear Judge in it, and leave us wholly to the Law 〈 ◊ 〉 christ, which is immutable and not to be repeal Seeing then we Are all so Far remitted to this;
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Unde Joha•nes ex nobis •trant, sed 〈 ◊ 〉 evant ex no•• non ait quo•• exeundo alie• facti sunt, 〈 ◊ 〉 quod alieni• erant cos edeclaravit. Aug. de Ba• 19.
Unde Joha•nes ex nobis •trant, sed 〈 ◊ 〉 evant ex no•• non ait quo•• exeundo alie• facti sunt, 〈 ◊ 〉 quod alieni• Erant cos edeclaravit. Aug. de Ba• 19.
