Samaritanism reviv'd, a sermon preached at the parish church of Great Yarmouth, upon the ninth of September being the day appointed for a solemn thanksgiving for the discovery of the late horrid plot, against His Majesty's person and government / by Luke Milbourne.
But Zerubbabel and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the Fathers of Israel said unto them, You have nothing to do with us to build an House unto our God;
But Zerubbabel and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the Father's of Israel said unto them, You have nothing to do with us to built an House unto our God;
whereas did they but prudently examine the Records of past Ages, they would find the same Evils prevailing in some places heretofore, which they now wonder at as such new and unheard of things.
whereas did they but prudently examine the Records of past Ages, they would find the same Evils prevailing in Some places heretofore, which they now wonder At as such new and unheard of things.
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The Word of God it self, as it gives us Examples of the greatest Piety and Holiness, so it gives us Instances of the most horrid Sins, such as may seem impossible to be exceeded by the most reprobate Villains under Heaven;
The Word of God it self, as it gives us Examples of the greatest Piety and Holiness, so it gives us Instances of the most horrid Sins, such as may seem impossible to be exceeded by the most Reprobate Villains under Heaven;
So miserably is the intent of all Records Sacred and Profane perverted, for they are both written for our Examples, to teach us, that we should not lust after evil things, as we sind some in story have done,
So miserably is the intent of all Records Sacred and Profane perverted, for they Are both written for our Examples, to teach us, that we should not lust After evil things, as we sind Some in story have done,
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Among the several Sins Copied out from those Enemies of Religion who liv'd in former Ages, we find none more exactly imitated than those of Malice, Falshood and Treachery under the Vail of Zeal and Piety.
Among the several Sins Copied out from those Enemies of Religion who lived in former Ages, we find none more exactly imitated than those of Malice, Falsehood and Treachery under the vail of Zeal and Piety.
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Pretended Religion, in its strongest pangs of Zeal, has so incorporated those Sins into it self, that if Men truly wise and pious watch not the more carefully against the Stratagems of Hell, they may in time be so far impos'd upon as to believe it, at least possible,
Pretended Religion, in its Strongest pangs of Zeal, has so incorporated those Sins into it self, that if Men truly wise and pious watch not the more carefully against the Stratagems of Hell, they may in time be so Far imposed upon as to believe it, At least possible,
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Such a Reputation did the Scribes and Pharisees, those Monopolizers of Piety among the Jews, bring to their Profession, allowing none but the followers of their blessed Examples a portion in the future World, whilst our Saviour so largely discovers what prodigious Impieties their gay Profession was attended with.
Such a Reputation did the Scribes and Pharisees, those Monopolizers of Piety among the jews, bring to their Profession, allowing none but the followers of their blessed Examples a portion in the future World, while our Saviour so largely discovers what prodigious Impieties their gay Profession was attended with.
If we go further backward we may take notice of these Adversaries of Judah and Benjamin, the Subjects of the Text, whose Memory and whose Practices we see surviving to this day in our own Nation, which that we may do the better, I shall in my discourse upon these words follow this plain and easie Method. 1. I shall explain the History of the Text. 2. I shall make Observations from it. 3. I shall apply all to our own present Case.
If we go further backward we may take notice of these Adversaries of Judah and Benjamin, the Subject's of the Text, whose Memory and whose Practices we see surviving to this day in our own nation, which that we may do the better, I shall in my discourse upon these words follow this plain and easy Method. 1. I shall explain the History of the Text. 2. I shall make Observations from it. 3. I shall apply all to our own present Case.
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After Salman•ssar King of Assyria had carry'd the Inhabitants of Israel into Captivity, that the Country might not ly wholly desolate, he placed in it several Colonies, drawn from other places of his Empire, viz. from Babylon, and from Cutha, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim.
After Salman•ssar King of Assyria had carried the Inhabitants of Israel into Captivity, that the Country might not lie wholly desolate, he placed in it several Colonies, drawn from other places of his Empire, viz. from Babylon, and from Cutha, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim.
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From Babylon, the Capital City of his Empire, came the Babylonians, from Cutha the Cuthaeans, so call'd from the Region of Chut, of which name also, according to Josephus, there is a River in Persia: These Cuthaeans, as Bochart asserts, are the same with the Cissii of Ptolomy, the Inhabitants of the Province of Susa, formerly called Susiana, now Chusistan on the East of Babylon. Those from Ava, called here the Avites, the same who are elsewhere called Avims, dwelling in Hazerim, from whence being driven by the Caphtorims or those who came out of Caphtor, long before the Israelites enter'd Canaan, they past the Euphrates, where they found a Seat till this time,
From Babylon, the Capital city of his Empire, Come the Babylonians, from Cutha the Cuthaeans, so called from the Region of Chut, of which name also, according to Josephus, there is a River in Persiam: These Cuthaeans, as Bochart asserts, Are the same with the Cissii of Ptolemy, the Inhabitants of the Province of Susa, formerly called Susiana, now Chusistan on the East of Babylon. Those from Ava, called Here the Avites, the same who Are elsewhere called Avims, Dwelling in Hazerim, from whence being driven by the Caphtorims or those who Come out of Caphtor, long before the Israelites entered Canaan, they passed the Euphrates, where they found a Seat till this time,
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The next nam'd are the Men of Hamath, of whom it may be doubted whether they came from the Ancient Riblah, call'd by Amos Hamath the Great, out of the Ruins of which the famous City of Antioch was afterwards rais'd;
The next named Are the Men of Hamath, of whom it may be doubted whither they Come from the Ancient Riblah, called by Amos Hamath the Great, out of the Ruins of which the famous city of Antioch was afterwards raised;
or which is the more probable from Epiphania, call'd also Hamath a City of Syria, not far from the Land of Palestine, from whence a Colony might be more conveniently sent;
or which is the more probable from Epiphany, called also Hamath a city of Syria, not Far from the Land of Palestine, from whence a Colony might be more conveniently sent;
it was seated according to Ptolomy about 80 Miles from the greater Hamath, and as much from Damascus; both of them stood on the River Orontes, Epiphania near Larissa in the Province of Cassiotis, and was afterwards the Seat of a Christian Bishop under the Patriarch of Antioch. The last mention'd in the Text are the Men of Sepharvaim, of whom I doubt not but they came from the Sipphara of Ptolomy, situate on the Euphrates between Naarda and Seleucia, where it divides, into two branches, sometime before it meets with the Tygris, and so not far from Babylon it self:
it was seated according to Ptolemy about 80 Miles from the greater Hamath, and as much from Damascus; both of them stood on the River Orontes, Epiphany near Larissa in the Province of Cassiotis, and was afterwards the Seat of a Christian Bishop under the Patriarch of Antioch. The last mentioned in the Text Are the Men of Sepharvaim, of whom I doubt not but they Come from the Sipphara of Ptolemy, situate on the Euphrates between Naarda and Seleucia, where it divides, into two branches, sometime before it meets with the Tygris, and so not Far from Babylon it self:
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Scripture informs us that The men of Babylon made Succoth Benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima, and the Avites made Nibchaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burnt their Children in Fire to Adrammelek and Anammelek, the Gods of Sepharvaim.
Scripture informs us that The men of Babylon made Succoth Benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima, and the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their Children in Fire to Adrammelek and Anammelek, the God's of Sepharvaim.
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The Men of Babylon made Succoth Benoth, that is, they erected Fanes or Chappels to Venus Ʋrania, as Selden informs us, to which Beyerus adds what Selden before had rejected, out of the Jewish Writers, that they worship'd a Hen and Chickens, by which they figured the Pleiades, and they were (as he tells us) the Ancient Symbol of the very same Venus Ʋrania; which fancy of theirs he supposes taken from that passage of the Spirits moving upon the face of the Waters, as we translate it;
The Men of Babylon made Succoth Benoth, that is, they erected Fanes or Chapels to Venus Ʋrania, as Selden informs us, to which Beyerus adds what Selden before had rejected, out of the Jewish Writers, that they worshipped a Hen and Chickens, by which they figured the Pleiades, and they were (as he tells us) the Ancient Symbol of the very same Venus Ʋrania; which fancy of theirs he supposes taken from that passage of the Spirits moving upon the face of the Waters, as we translate it;
but NONLATINALPHABET which we render Moved is a Metaphorical word, taken from the female Bird covering her Eggs and Young ones gently with her Wings, whereby she secures them and nourishes them:
but which we render Moved is a Metaphorical word, taken from the female Bird covering her Eggs and Young ones gently with her Wings, whereby she secures them and Nourishes them:
The Men of Cuth made Nergal, by the same Authors concluded to be Fire, the worship of which sacred and ever burning Fire was notorious among the Persians from whose Country the Cuthaeans came;
The Men of Cuth made Nergal, by the same Authors concluded to be Fire, the worship of which sacred and ever burning Fire was notorious among the Persians from whose Country the Cuthaeans Come;
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a kind of Idolatry it was which those People were so addicted to, that it was no uncommon thing for their principal Devoto's to cast themselves into the same Fire there to be consumed,
a kind of Idolatry it was which those People were so addicted to, that it was no uncommon thing for their principal Devoto's to cast themselves into the same Fire there to be consumed,
Elias Levita, as cited by Beyerus, supposes Ashima to have been an Ass or Monkey, to which he adds the Custom of some Aegyptians and Arabians to worship that Creature;
Elias Levite, as cited by Beyerus, supposes Ashima to have been an Ass or Monkey, to which he adds the Custom of Some egyptians and Arabians to worship that Creature;
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an Idolatrous practice, as some say, still follow'd in the Kingdoms of Pegu and Bengala in the East Indies. But most probably it was the figure of Pan, horned, hairy,
an Idolatrous practice, as Some say, still followed in the Kingdoms of Pegu and Bengala in the East Indies. But most probably it was the figure of Pan, horned, hairy,
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The Jewish Writers make Nibchaz to be a Dog, a Creature worship'd by the Aegyptians in their Anubis, to whom though they give a humane Body they assign the head of an Hound. By Tartak they understand an Ass, of which we meet with no worshipper in those Ages unless the same Aegyptians, who did Tot Portenta colere, might rank it among their Deities.
The Jewish Writers make Nibhaz to be a Dog, a Creature worshipped by the egyptians in their Anubis, to whom though they give a humane Body they assign the head of an Hound. By Tartak they understand an Ass, of which we meet with no worshipper in those Ages unless the same egyptians, who did Tot Portenta colere, might rank it among their Deities.
In after times indeed we find Caecilius in Minutius Felix charging the Christians with worshipping the head of an Ass; a Slander raised against them from the Doctrine of the Gnosticks, of whom Epiphanius tells us, that giving the name of NONLATINALPHABET to one of their Celestial principalities, some of them describ'd him under the figure of an Ass, and some under that of an Hog, either of them Deities suitable to the Doctrine and Practices of those Pseudo-Christians; but for their monstrous Crimes, the true Christians (such was the injustice of their Pagan Adversaries) were forc'd to suffer.
In After times indeed we find Caecilius in Minutius Felix charging the Christians with worshipping the head of an Ass; a Slander raised against them from the Doctrine of the Gnostics, of whom Epiphanius tells us, that giving the name of to one of their Celestial principalities, Some of them described him under the figure of an Ass, and Some under that of an Hog, either of them Deities suitable to the Doctrine and Practices of those Pseudo-Christians; but for their monstrous Crimes, the true Christians (such was the injustice of their Pagan Adversaries) were forced to suffer.
The last are the Sepharvaites, made Adrammelech and Anammelech, which again the Jewish Writers, that they may the better expose the Samaritans, tell us were an Horse and a Mule, others a Peacock and a Quail. Selden takes them to be but two Names for one things,
The last Are the Sepharvaites, made Adrammelech and Anammelech, which again the Jewish Writers, that they may the better expose the Samaritans, tell us were an Horse and a Mule, Others a Peacock and a Quail. Selden Takes them to be but two Names for one things,
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and both to be the same with Moloch the Abomination of the Ammonites, under which name the Phoenicians worshipt Saturn. Concerning the Humane Sacrifices to which Idol there are different Conjectures,
and both to be the same with Moloch the Abomination of the Ammonites, under which name the Phoenicians worshipped Saturn. Concerning the Humane Sacrifices to which Idol there Are different Conjectures,
for some from the stories of Ahaz, and others making their Sons and their Daughters pass through the Fire, conclude that the sacrificing their Children, was only a Consecration of them to that Idol's service by such a lustration. But others, amongst whom Selden himself truly agree, That they burnt their Children to Moloch in good earnest,
for Some from the stories of Ahaz, and Others making their Sons and their Daughters pass through the Fire, conclude that the sacrificing their Children, was only a Consecration of them to that Idol's service by such a lustration. But Others, among whom Selden himself truly agree, That they burned their Children to Moloch in good earnest,
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and with that the Israelites are charged, that they sacrificed their Sons and their Daughters unto Devils, and shed innocent blood, even the Blood of their Sons and of their Daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the Idols of Canaan;
and with that the Israelites Are charged, that they sacrificed their Sons and their Daughters unto Devils, and shed innocent blood, even the Blood of their Sons and of their Daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the Idols of Canaan;
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and in the Book of Wisdom, the Reasons being sum'd up why God had driven out the Ancient Possessors and settled the Israelites in Canaan, among the rest 'tis added, They were merciless murderers of Children, devourers of Mans flesh and feasts of Blood;
and in the Book of Wisdom, the Reasons being summed up why God had driven out the Ancient Possessors' and settled the Israelites in Canaan, among the rest it's added, They were merciless murderers of Children, devourers of men Flesh and feasts of Blood;
Such a sacrifice as this the King of Moab offer'd in his extremity, he offer'd his eldest Son who should have reign'd after him for a burnt Offering upon the Wall.
Such a sacrifice as this the King of Moab offered in his extremity, he offered his eldest Son who should have reigned After him for a burned Offering upon the Wall.
Other Relations we have of the Brazen Image of Moloch with its seven Cells, wherein the fine Flower, the Turtle Doves, the Sheep, the Ram, the Calf, the Ox and the Child were severally put,
Other Relations we have of the Brazen Image of Moloch with its seven Cells, wherein the fine Flower, the Turtle Dove, the Sheep, the Ram, the Calf, the Ox and the Child were severally put,
But so much may serve to confirm us, that all these Nations after their settlement in the Region of Samaria, were abominable Idolaters; from the place they were now settled in, they took the general Name of Samaritans, by which they were known in the stories of succeeding Times.
But so much may serve to confirm us, that all these nations After their settlement in the Region of Samaria, were abominable Idolaters; from the place they were now settled in, they took the general Name of Samaritans, by which they were known in the stories of succeeding Times.
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These, the next Neighbours, liv'd in continual Enmity with the Jews, pretending indeed Relation and Friendship to them when in prosperity, but expressing the greatest hatred to them when misfortunes fell upon them, as Josephus informs us.
These, the next Neighbours, lived in continual Enmity with the jews, pretending indeed Relation and Friendship to them when in Prosperity, but expressing the greatest hatred to them when misfortunes fell upon them, as Josephus informs us.
but it was grown to a great height in our Saviours time, when the Woman wonder'd at our Saviours asking water of her, since the Jews had then no dealing with the Samaritans.
but it was grown to a great height in our Saviors time, when the Woman wondered At our Saviors asking water of her, since the jews had then no dealing with the Samaritans.
The Jews themselves derive it from this very time to which the Text relates, and it may be that very opposition which they made to the building of the Temple, might be the Cause of it;
The jews themselves derive it from this very time to which the Text relates, and it may be that very opposition which they made to the building of the Temple, might be the Cause of it;
and had convocated 300 Priests, who brought with them 300 Trumpets, and as many Copies of the Law, the Levites sounding out aloud the fatal form, they cursed the Samaritans with every kind of Excommunication, by the secret and ineffable name of God, by the Law of the two Tables,
and had convocated 300 Priests, who brought with them 300 Trumpets, and as many Copies of the Law, the Levites sounding out aloud the fatal from, they cursed the Samaritans with every kind of Excommunication, by the secret and ineffable name of God, by the Law of the two Tables,
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) so that no Israelite should dare to eat Bread with a Samaritan, it being a Crime unpardonable as eating Swines flesh, no Samaritan should be admitted to Proselytism in their Church,
) so that no Israelite should Dare to eat Bred with a Samaritan, it being a Crime unpardonable as eating Swine Flesh, no Samaritan should be admitted to Proselytism in their Church,
the Jews themselves were scarcely more early or forward than they, so soon as they once heard that the Children of the Captivity builded the Temple unto the Lord God of Israel, they came to Zerubbabel and the chief of the Fathers,
the jews themselves were scarcely more early or forward than they, so soon as they once herd that the Children of the Captivity built the Temple unto the Lord God of Israel, they Come to Zerubbabel and the chief of the Father's,
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Nothing could seem more reasonable, than that the House where Gods Honour dwelt should be rais'd apace, no help sure could come amiss to hasten that;
Nothing could seem more reasonable, than that the House where God's Honour dwelled should be raised apace, no help sure could come amiss to hasten that;
and so were likely to abound in all things, than a Company of poor Exiles, driven many years since from their Native Land by a victorious Tyrant, and who now when they return'd home, had no Fields to reap, no Revenues to receive, no Houses to hide their heads in, but lay open and defenceless to all the Storms and Tempests that might be expected from the Rage and Malice of their Idolatrous Neighbours.
and so were likely to abound in all things, than a Company of poor Exiles, driven many Years since from their Native Land by a victorious Tyrant, and who now when they returned home, had no Fields to reap, no Revenues to receive, no Houses to hide their Heads in, but lay open and defenceless to all the Storms and Tempests that might be expected from the Rage and Malice of their Idolatrous Neighbours.
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This offer of the Samaritans looks yet more generous in that it seems to tend more to the Honour of the Jews, than their own, the Temple being to be built at Jerusalem, and likely to add much of splendor to that City when rebuilt,
This offer of the Samaritans looks yet more generous in that it seems to tend more to the Honour of the jews, than their own, the Temple being to be built At Jerusalem, and likely to add much of splendour to that city when Rebuilt,
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so that the whole design had at first view no appearance but of Religion for Religions sake, an eager and a pious forwardness to dedicate somewhat of that Abundance he had blest them with to the Honour and Service of God;
so that the Whole Design had At First view no appearance but of Religion for Religions sake, an eager and a pious forwardness to dedicate somewhat of that Abundance he had blessed them with to the Honour and Service of God;
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And yet further they proceed very Regularly in their Motion, they court not the Mobile, the poor unthinking Vulgar, who perhaps might easily have been impos'd upon, they looking more at gawdy outsides than at inward Sincerity;
And yet further they proceed very Regularly in their Motion, they court not the Mobile, the poor unthinking vulgar, who perhaps might Easily have been imposed upon, they looking more At Gaudy outsides than At inward Sincerity;
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Unity in Religion certainly recommends Men to one another above all other Relations whatsoever, and what could bring more comfort to a Company of poor restor'd Exiles,
Unity in Religion Certainly recommends Men to one Another above all other Relations whatsoever, and what could bring more Comfort to a Company of poor restored Exiles,
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than to meet with Neighbours worshipping the same God, offering the same Sacrifices, and instructed in the same Divinity with themselves, tendring withal their friendly Assistance to carry on the most weighty and most Religious Work? And it may be further observ'd this Profession of theirs was not altogether false.
than to meet with Neighbours worshipping the same God, offering the same Sacrifices, and instructed in the same Divinity with themselves, tendering withal their friendly Assistance to carry on the most weighty and most Religious Work? And it may be further observed this Profession of theirs was not altogether false.
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therefore the Lord sent Lions among them, which slew some of them, the reason of which being suppos'd to be because they knew not the manner of the God of the Land, the King of Assyria at their request sent them one of the Priests that had been brought from thence, who came to them accordingly and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the Lord;
Therefore the Lord sent Lions among them, which slew Some of them, the reason of which being supposed to be Because they knew not the manner of the God of the Land, the King of Assyria At their request sent them one of the Priests that had been brought from thence, who Come to them accordingly and dwelled in Bethel, and taught them how they should Fear the Lord;
Thus Gods Judgments made them learn something of Righteousness, and by the process of the Story we may conclude, that upon this account, of the fearing him, God remov'd that Judgment of the Lyons from them.
Thus God's Judgments made them Learn something of Righteousness, and by the process of the Story we may conclude, that upon this account, of the fearing him, God removed that Judgement of the Lyons from them.
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But their Plea was nevertheless deceitful, they name what was good in themselves, but take no notice of the Crimes the Text Charges them with, That in the service of God, they made themselves Priests of the High Places of the Lowest of the People, which sacrificed for them in the Houses of the High places, which was one of Jeroboams great sins, and for which Wrath came upon Israel;
But their Plea was nevertheless deceitful, they name what was good in themselves, but take no notice of the Crimes the Text Charges them with, That in the service of God, they made themselves Priests of the High Places of the Lowest of the People, which sacrificed for them in the Houses of the High places, which was one of Jeroboams great Sins, and for which Wrath Come upon Israel;
and their Priesthood with all the Contempt possible, but not altogether truly, they were as Eusebius calls them, Aemulatores Legis Judaeae, Imitators of the Jewish Model;
and their Priesthood with all the Contempt possible, but not altogether truly, they were as Eusebius calls them, Aemulatores Legis Judaea, Imitators of the Jewish Model;
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that little Instruction they had from their single Priest brought them to entertain the Books of Moses, of which indeed they were more exact and faithful Preservers, both as to Words and Letters, than the Jews themselves were.
that little Instruction they had from their single Priest brought them to entertain the Books of Moses, of which indeed they were more exact and faithful Preservers, both as to Words and Letters, than the jews themselves were.
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Out of Envy for this, the Jews brand them for Calf-worshippers; to clear them from which, I must put in my own Conjecture concerning a Passage of the Nubian Geographer, observ'd by Scaliger and Selden: The Geographer tells us, That, among many others, there is one Isle in the Red Sea called Samerei, inhabited by Samaritans, descended from Sameri the Framer of the Golden Calf in the time of Moses, on whom be Peace, Scaliger translates it, It is inhabited by Samaritans, the Associates of the Calfworship in the time of Moses, &c. About which Passage whilst they dispute, the Geographers Mistake is not observed, Samaria was so call'd from Shemer, of whom Omri King of Israel bought the Hill upon which Samaria, as he call'd it, was built;
Out of Envy for this, the jews brand them for Calf-worshippers; to clear them from which, I must put in my own Conjecture Concerning a Passage of the Nubian Geographer, observed by Scaliger and Selden: The Geographer tells us, That, among many Others, there is one Isle in the Read Sea called Samerei, inhabited by Samaritans, descended from Samaria the Framer of the Golden Calf in the time of Moses, on whom be Peace, Scaliger translates it, It is inhabited by Samaritans, the Associates of the Calfworship in the time of Moses, etc. About which Passage while they dispute, the Geographers Mistake is not observed, Samaria was so called from Shemer, of whom Omri King of Israel bought the Hill upon which Samaria, as he called it, was built;
The Jews reported the Samaritans for Calf-Worshippers, they ground their Report upon that Priests settling himself at Bethel, who first instructed them, Where Jeroboam had set up a Golden Calf for Worship,
The jews reported the Samaritans for Calf-Worshippers, they ground their Report upon that Priests settling himself At Bethel, who First instructed them, Where Jeroboam had Set up a Golden Calf for Worship,
Jeroboams Calf unquestionably took its Original from that made by Aaron in the time of Moses, which former Calf being the more notorious, the Geographer jumbles the two Stories together,
Jeroboams Calf unquestionably took its Original from that made by Aaron in the time of Moses, which former Calf being the more notorious, the Geographer jumbles the two Stories together,
This Conjecture I am the more satisfied with from that Tradition I meet with in the Itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin the Jew, who was contemporary with the Nubian Geographer, and which being the common boast of the then surviving Cuthaeans or Samaritans, it might be equally known to both.
This Conjecture I am the more satisfied with from that Tradition I meet with in the Itin of Rabbi Benjamin the Jew, who was contemporary with the Nubian Geographer, and which being the Common boast of the then surviving Cuthaeans or Samaritans, it might be equally known to both.
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4. We may take notice of the Answer given to these Samaritans by the Jewish Rulers, Zerubbabel and the rest of the Chief of the Fathers of Israel said unto them, You have nothing to do with us to build an House unto our God,
4. We may take notice of the Answer given to these Samaritans by the Jewish Rulers, Zerubbabel and the rest of the Chief of the Father's of Israel said unto them, You have nothing to do with us to built an House unto our God,
The Jews were commanded not to intermingle themselves with any of their Neighbours for fear of Idolatry, much more were they to avoid complying in Worship.
The jews were commanded not to intermingle themselves with any of their Neighbours for Fear of Idolatry, much more were they to avoid complying in Worship.
The Samaritans might fear the same God and offer Sacrifices to him, but so long as they did it not according to the Order prescribed, and follow'd by the whole Jewish Nation as Ʋnited in one Ecclesiastical Body, so long they were not to be receiv'd as Partuers in so Sacred a Work,
The Samaritans might Fear the same God and offer Sacrifices to him, but so long as they did it not according to the Order prescribed, and followed by the Whole Jewish nation as Ʋnited in one Ecclesiastical Body, so long they were not to be received as Partuers in so Sacred a Work,
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For if Intermarrying with Idolaters was of dangerous Consequence, no doubt but Communion with them in the most solemn parts of Divine Worship, which was the thing the Samaritans aim'd at, would be much more pernicious;
For if Intermarrying with Idolaters was of dangerous Consequence, no doubt but Communion with them in the most solemn parts of Divine Worship, which was the thing the Samaritans aimed At, would be much more pernicious;
so that in rejecting this offer of theirs, they exactly follow'd Gods Law, and withal exprest a punctual and due Submission to the Decree of their then Lawful Prince. We are to build it together, say they, according to the Command of Cyrus King of Persia:
so that in rejecting this offer of theirs, they exactly followed God's Law, and withal expressed a punctual and due Submission to the decree of their then Lawful Prince. We Are to built it together, say they, according to the Command of Cyrus King of Persiam:
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the Predecessors of the Samaritans had no Hand in raising the former Temple, they were not of the Seed of Jacob, and therefore had no right to build a Temple to the God of Israel; Cyrus had chosen these Exiles to perform what God had commanded, and it became not those who were Subjects to the same Prince to Cross his Design, or to stretch his Commands beyond their first Intention.
the Predecessors of the Samaritans had no Hand in raising the former Temple, they were not of the Seed of Jacob, and Therefore had no right to built a Temple to the God of Israel; Cyrus had chosen these Exiles to perform what God had commanded, and it became not those who were Subject's to the same Prince to Cross his Design, or to stretch his Commands beyond their First Intention.
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It was then acknowledged by the Jews to be their own proper Work, and they had the Prophets of God to excite them to diligence in that Work, and they were to build together united among themselves, with one Heart, and with one Mind, if they resolv'd to admit of no Fellow Ʋndertakers, their own whole Strength was but little enough to perform so vast a Work;
It was then acknowledged by the jews to be their own proper Work, and they had the prophets of God to excite them to diligence in that Work, and they were to built together united among themselves, with one Heart, and with one Mind, if they resolved to admit of no Fellow Ʋndertakers, their own Whole Strength was but little enough to perform so vast a Work;
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a few of the other Tribes had joyn'd themselves with those of Judah and Benjamin, such as set their Hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, and those were but few, the whole remnant of the twelve Tribes,
a few of the other Tribes had joined themselves with those of Judah and Benjamin, such as Set their Hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, and those were but few, the Whole remnant of the twelve Tribes,
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as one Man, to begin and to carry on this Work of God, and so the Adversaries themselves might be convinced, That the Temple of the True God might be built according to Command, without their Help.
as one Man, to begin and to carry on this Work of God, and so the Adversaries themselves might be convinced, That the Temple of the True God might be built according to Command, without their Help.
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5. In the Text we are to observe the Behaviour of the Samaritans upon the Answer given them, They weakned the Hands of the People of Judah, they troubled them in building, and hired Councellors against them.
5. In the Text we Are to observe the Behaviour of the Samaritans upon the Answer given them, They weakened the Hands of the People of Judah, they troubled them in building, and hired Councillors against them.
They weakned their Hands by endeavouring to create Jealousies and Suspicions one of another among them, they were newly recovered out of a Miserable Captivity,
They weakened their Hands by endeavouring to create Jealousies and Suspicions one of Another among them, they were newly recovered out of a Miserable Captivity,
Where observe further the Policy of these Adversaries of Judah and Benjamin, They ow'd Revenge to the Jews for refusing their Help to build the Temple, the Building of which they resolve to Hinder.
Where observe further the Policy of these Adversaries of Judah and Benjamin, They owed Revenge to the jews for refusing their Help to built the Temple, the Building of which they resolve to Hinder.
But in their Letter to Artaxerxes they take no notice of that, lest perhaps, Cyrus his late Decree being found, their Design should have been defeated;
But in their letter to Artaxerxes they take no notice of that, lest perhaps, Cyrus his late decree being found, their Design should have been defeated;
To make their Malice the more Effectual, they hired Councellors against the Jews, such subtile Persons who knew all the Tricks and Quirks of Law, and so could fright the poor Jews into a Belief that they incurr'd great Penalties, when indeed they had broken no Laws, and these could point to the Jews Enemies the most certain and secure ways of taking Advantage against this poor Helpless People; or the Councellors they hired might be such great Persons as attended the King of Persia, whom they,
To make their Malice the more Effectual, they hired Councillors against the jews, such subtle Persons who knew all the Tricks and Quirks of Law, and so could fright the poor jews into a Belief that they incurred great Penalties, when indeed they had broken no Laws, and these could point to the jews Enemies the most certain and secure ways of taking Advantage against this poor Helpless People; or the Councillors they hired might be such great Persons as attended the King of Persiam, whom they,
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as a wealthy sort of People, Brib'd largely to assist them with their Interest at Court, while the Jews, who had no Stock to carry on such Designs, went by the worst,
as a wealthy sort of People, Bribed largely to assist them with their Interest At Court, while the jews, who had no Stock to carry on such Designs, went by the worst,
And to this we in some measure may attribute the Success of the Letter to Artaxerxes, for had the Jews retain'd a Friend at Court, who could have put the King in mind of his Father Decree in Favour of them and the reason of that Decree, that it was in Obedience to the Commands of the Most High God, 'tis very probable the Penners of that Mischievous Epistle had lost their labours.
And to this we in Some measure may attribute the Success of the letter to Artaxerxes, for had the jews retained a Friend At Court, who could have put the King in mind of his Father decree in Favour of them and the reason of that decree, that it was in obedience to the Commands of the Most High God, it's very probable the Penners of that Mischievous Epistle had lost their labours.
Is it time for you, Oye, to dwell in ceiled houses, and this House lie waste? Now therefore thus saith the Lord of Hosts, Consider your ways, ye have sown much and bring in little;
Is it time for you, Oye, to dwell in ceiled houses, and this House lie waste? Now Therefore thus Says the Lord of Hosts, Consider your ways, you have sown much and bring in little;
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and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord. That whole Book indeed is nothing but a reproof for N•glect, a command to Industry,
and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, Says the Lord. That Whole Book indeed is nothing but a reproof for N•glect, a command to Industry,
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The Author of those Golden Verses, commonly ascrib'd to Pythagoras, advises well, To honour and adore the Gods in the first place, for all other lawful undertakings can prosper only when that foundation is laid.
The Author of those Golden Verses, commonly ascribed to Pythagoras, advises well, To honour and adore the God's in the First place, for all other lawful undertakings can prosper only when that Foundation is laid.
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This was well apprehended by Numa Pompilius the second King of Rome; It was not the valour and conduct of Romulus, nor the sturdiness of a few rough and ill-tutor'd Shepherds that could secure an Infant State; therefore he first inrroduced Religion among them, taught them to worship the Gods, and gave them a stated Form and Method for the performance of all Divine Offices; and it was a Remark•ble Custom among the Romans, that when they set down to besiege any City, they first tryed to anone the suppos'd Tutelar Deity of the place, endeavouring, with many Ceremonies, to call him out of the beleagued places, with promises of better entertainment among themselves;
This was well apprehended by Numa Pompilius the second King of Room; It was not the valour and conduct of Romulus, nor the sturdiness of a few rough and ill-tutored Shepherd's that could secure an Infant State; Therefore he First inrroduced Religion among them, taught them to worship the God's, and gave them a stated From and Method for the performance of all Divine Offices; and it was a Remark•ble Custom among the Roman, that when they Set down to besiege any city, they First tried to anon the supposed Tutelar Deity of the place, endeavouring, with many Ceremonies, to call him out of the beleagued places, with promises of better entertainment among themselves;
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and much more thankfulness for Deliverances. The same Romans, when Hannibal approacht their Gates, us'd means extraordinary to reconcile their false Gods to them, that they might divest that terrible En•my,
and much more thankfulness for Deliverances. The same Romans, when Hannibal approached their Gates, used means extraordinary to reconcile their false God's to them, that they might divest that terrible En•my,
and in the time of War, though all things were yet in suspence, the whole Senate, at the Generals request, repair'd to their Temples to supplicate Heaven for a Victory, and always in gratitude consecrated some of the Spoils gotten in the Field to their Gods;
and in the time of War, though all things were yet in suspense, the Whole Senate, At the Generals request, repaired to their Temples to supplicate Heaven for a Victory, and always in gratitude consecrated Some of the Spoils got in the Field to their God's;
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And afterwards, Blow the Trumpet in Zion, sanctifie a Fast, call a solemn Assembly, gather the People, sanctifie the Congregation, assemble the Elders, gather the Children and those that suck the Breasts;
And afterwards, Blow the Trumpet in Zion, sanctify a Fast, call a solemn Assembly, gather the People, sanctify the Congregation, assemble the Elders, gather the Children and those that suck the Breasts;
let the Bridegroom go forth of his Chamber, and the Bride of her Closet; Let the Priests the Ministers of the Lord weep between the Porch and the Altar,
let the Bridegroom go forth of his Chamber, and the Bride of her Closet; Let the Priests the Ministers of the Lord weep between the Porch and the Altar,
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This extraordinary earnestness of the Devotions of those that are in distress, is a strong evidence of that extraordinary gratitude due to that God, who on such occasion hears and answers our Prayers;
This extraordinary earnestness of the Devotions of those that Are in distress, is a strong evidence of that extraordinary gratitude due to that God, who on such occasion hears and answers our Prayers;
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and he that minds but what Vows Calamitous persons always make on condition of Heavens assistance, may learn from thence, that Thankfulness for deliverances receiv'd, is a principle Originally so sixt in the Heart of Man, that the most careless and stupid of Mankind know not how to elude it.
and he that minds but what Vows Calamitous Persons always make on condition of Heavens assistance, may Learn from thence, that Thankfulness for Deliverances received, is a principle Originally so sixt in the Heart of Man, that the most careless and stupid of Mankind know not how to elude it.
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'Tis certain, that coldness in the exercise of Religion is the grand Excitative of Divine Anger, the ultimate cause of those Punishments which the hand of God inflicts upon us;
It's certain, that coldness in the exercise of Religion is the grand Excitative of Divine Anger, the ultimate cause of those Punishments which the hand of God inflicts upon us;
for though Profaneness, Drunkenness, Whoring, Covetousness, Theft, Murder, Malice, Treachery, Disobedience, Rebellion, and the like, are all Crying Sins, and of themselves merit Vengeance, yet they are always accompany'd with some considerable defect, in the outward Solemnities of Religion: so that let men suffer by us what way soever, God will be sure to have a share in the dishonour. An Hypocrite I know may go far,
for though Profaneness, drunkenness, Whoring, Covetousness, Theft, Murder, Malice, Treachery, Disobedience, Rebellion, and the like, Are all Crying Sins, and of themselves merit Vengeance, yet they Are always accompanied with Some considerable defect, in the outward Solemnities of Religion: so that let men suffer by us what Way soever, God will be sure to have a share in the dishonour. an Hypocrite I know may go Far,
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for those Scruples, that nicety he must necessarily pretend to for the Credit of that he calls his Conscience, and to perswade Men of his exactness in Religious matters, those very Scruples will betray him into that Sin of dishonouring God in his Publick Worship;
for those Scruples, that nicety he must necessarily pretend to for the Credit of that he calls his Conscience, and to persuade Men of his exactness in Religious matters, those very Scruples will betray him into that since of Dishonoring God in his Public Worship;
and where that lurking Vice resides that puts on Scrupulous Religion for a Cloak, there above all, that Beauty, Decency and Order that ought to be in Gods Service is contemn'd and subvert•d,
and where that lurking Vice resides that puts on Scrupulous Religion for a Cloak, there above all, that Beauty, Decency and Order that ought to be in God's Service is contemned and subvert•d,
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they profan'd it so far as to make the meek Jesus severely to tell them, My House should be call'd the House of Prayer, but ye have made it a Den of Thieves.
they profaned it so Far as to make the meek jesus severely to tell them, My House should be called the House of Prayer, but you have made it a Den of Thieves.
In such cases, if God be angry who can wonder? If God confound that People who labour to cloud his Glory, and to render his Service sordid and nauseous, he must then be justified when he speaks,
In such cases, if God be angry who can wonder? If God confound that People who labour to cloud his Glory, and to render his Service sordid and nauseous, he must then be justified when he speaks,
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That Publick and Solemn Worship of God, the Contempt of which has such dreadful effects, ought first to be regarded when the Almighty sheaths his Sword again,
That Public and Solemn Worship of God, the Contempt of which has such dreadful effects, ought First to be regarded when the Almighty sheaths his Sword again,
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So soon as the Israelites were freed from the Aegyptian Bondage, and but yet on their way to the Promis'd Land, they were call'd upon by God himself to build a Tabernacle and Ark with all their Furniture,
So soon as the Israelites were freed from the Egyptian Bondage, and but yet on their Way to the Promised Land, they were called upon by God himself to built a Tabernacle and Ark with all their Furniture,
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before which they might offer their daily Sacrifices. David, when he fled from Absolom, was careful lest this Ark should suffer by being carry'd with him in his flight; Carry it back, says he, into the City, if I shall find favour in the sight of the Lord, he will bring me again,
before which they might offer their daily Sacrifices. David, when he fled from Absalom, was careful lest this Ark should suffer by being carried with him in his flight; Carry it back, Says he, into the city, if I shall find favour in the sighed of the Lord, he will bring me again,
As for the Temple it self, where this cost was to be bestow'd, and these Orders observ'd, David declares, The House that is to be builded for the Lord must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all Countries;
As for the Temple it self, where this cost was to be bestowed, and these Order observed, David declares, The House that is to be built for the Lord must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all Countries;
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And this care of David 's was so just and •ffectual, that in Hezekiah 's time we find the Priests and Levites obeying the past Commands of David, using the Instruments of David, and praising God in the Words of David; and he that shall but read profane Story, and see what large Donaria all Countries appropriated to their Sacred Temples, upon Dangers escap'd or Victories obtain'd, or the Sacred History, and view the prodigious Liberalities of David, Solomon, and the Nobles of Israel to the Temple of God, must needs conclude, the Service of God was by that means render'd glorious and beautiful, the gratitude of Men to God very commendable, and that those who left us those great Examples were not all of them either Madmen or Fools.
And this care of David is was so just and •ffectual, that in Hezekiah is time we find the Priests and Levites obeying the past Commands of David, using the Instruments of David, and praising God in the Words of David; and he that shall but read profane Story, and see what large Gifts all Countries appropriated to their Sacred Temples, upon Dangers escaped or Victories obtained, or the Sacred History, and view the prodigious Liberalities of David, Solomon, and the Nobles of Israel to the Temple of God, must needs conclude, the Service of God was by that means rendered glorious and beautiful, the gratitude of Men to God very commendable, and that those who left us those great Examples were not all of them either Madmen or Fools.
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And indeed Men may pretend what they will, they'l never perswade any in their senses to believe them thankful to God for removing Common Judgements, who do not repair the decays of Divine Worship, and endeavour to restore its pristine exactness and splendor, and an Ʋniform celebration of Gods Praises is the best proof of an agreeing sense of his infinite Goodness.
And indeed Men may pretend what they will, They'll never persuade any in their Senses to believe them thankful to God for removing Common Judgments, who do not repair the decays of Divine Worship, and endeavour to restore its pristine exactness and splendour, and an Ʋniform celebration of God's Praises is the best proof of an agreeing sense of his infinite goodness.
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And thus the Christians of old in each Distinct respectively were United in the same Forms of Worship, and the Ʋniversal Church Concordant in the same matter, and the whole World convinced of the Beauty and Harmony of that Religion, whose Professors addrest themselves to God,
And thus the Christians of old in each Distinct respectively were United in the same Forms of Worship, and the Ʋniversal Church Concordant in the same matter, and the Whole World convinced of the Beauty and Harmony of that Religion, whose Professors addressed themselves to God,
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so Ʋnitedly for Matter, and with so little disparity in Words and Methods, even that disparity confirming the truth of Christianity, the greatness of the true God,
so Ʋnitedly for Matter, and with so little disparity in Words and Methods, even that disparity confirming the truth of Christianity, the greatness of the true God,
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'Tis easie to Object, That though great thankfulness is really due to God after great Deliverances, yet 'tis indifferent in what place, by what person, in what order Gods praise in his Worship is declar'd.
It's easy to Object, That though great thankfulness is really due to God After great Deliverances, yet it's indifferent in what place, by what person, in what order God's praise in his Worship is declared.
'Tis true, a Man may be heard with Job from a Dunghil, with Jonah from the Oceans bottom, with Jeremiah from the miry Dungeon, or with Daniel from the Lions Den; but scarce any wise Man would chuse those places for his Devotions, if he were at Liberty: And my Groom or Scullion may be heard in their Prayers as soon as I;
It's true, a Man may be herd with Job from a Dunghill, with Jonah from the Ocean's bottom, with Jeremiah from the miry Dungeon, or with daniel from the Lions Den; but scarce any wise Man would choose those places for his Devotions, if he were At Liberty: And my Groom or Scullion may be herd in their Prayers as soon as I;
but it would shew little respect to Gods Service, should I call them to officiate in the Head of my Family in a Scullery or Stable, with their Horse or Kitchen Habiliments about them.
but it would show little respect to God's Service, should I call them to officiate in the Head of my Family in a Scullery or Stable, with their Horse or Kitchen Habiliments about them.
and our gratitude to put on the fairest face of Order, Loveliness and Beauty; those Sins for which we suffer should be forsaken, our thankful Resentments of Gods Goodness should be expos'd to the Worlds view,
and our gratitude to put on the Fairest face of Order, Loveliness and Beauty; those Sins for which we suffer should be forsaken, our thankful Resentments of God's goodness should be exposed to the World's view,
and that so, that Religion for its deformity may not be made a Scar-crow, nor Slovenliness the measure of Divine Worship, nor Enthusiasm the Essence of Devotion.
and that so, that Religion for its deformity may not be made a Scarecrow, nor Slovenliness the measure of Divine Worship, nor Enthusiasm the Essence of Devotion.
From the practice of the Samaritans in the Text we may Observe, That the Enemies of Religion always apply themselves to hinder the Restauration of Gods Solemn and Publick Worship.
From the practice of the Samaritans in the Text we may Observe, That the Enemies of Religion always apply themselves to hinder the Restauration of God's Solemn and Public Worship.
The Charms of pure and undefil'd Religion, and the Worship attending it, are terrible and odious to the Prince of Darkness, he renders it a Mormo or Bugbear to his wretched Slaves,
The Charms of pure and undefiled Religion, and the Worship attending it, Are terrible and odious to the Prince of Darkness, he renders it a Mormo or Bugbear to his wretched Slaves,
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and cannot endure its allurements should reach the Souls of thinking persons; and therefore as by his Wiles and Policies he endeavours to put a slur upon Piety, to render it ugly and ridiculous in the sight of Men, that so it may crouch to growing Impieties:
and cannot endure its allurements should reach the Souls of thinking Persons; and Therefore as by his Wiles and Policies he endeavours to put a slur upon Piety, to render it ugly and ridiculous in the sighed of Men, that so it may crouch to growing Impieties:
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So when men formerly mad after Sin, begin to return to their almost lost Wits again, he tries all ways to hinder the good Effects of Repentance, that so profest Penitents may return with the Dog to his Vomit,
So when men formerly mad After since, begin to return to their almost lost Wits again, he tries all ways to hinder the good Effects of Repentance, that so professed Penitents may return with the Dog to his Vomit,
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and by his punishments reduced them to Reason, though their Vows and Resolutions were never so many of reforming themselves to the Pattern God had prescrib'd them, their Resolutions all vanish'd into Air,
and by his punishments reduced them to Reason, though their Vows and Resolutions were never so many of reforming themselves to the Pattern God had prescribed them, their Resolutions all vanished into Air,
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but though he endeavour'd afterwards in Gratitude to his Deliverer, to clear Gods Temple, to repair his Altar, and to reduce the Temple Service to its Ancient Glory, it was but in vain;
but though he endeavoured afterwards in Gratitude to his Deliverer, to clear God's Temple, to repair his Altar, and to reduce the Temple Service to its Ancient Glory, it was but in vain;
and instead of perfecting the good work begun by his Father, he only outstript him in Sin, He sacrificed to all the Carv'd Images which Manasses in his folly had made, but humbled not himself as Manasses had done, but trespassed more and more.
and instead of perfecting the good work begun by his Father, he only outstripped him in since, He sacrificed to all the Carved Images which Manasses in his folly had made, but humbled not himself as Manasses had done, but trespassed more and more.
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If we examine the Case of these return'd Exiles, we shall see, that notwithstanding Gods and the Kings Favour to them, the excellent Examples of Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, and the other Chiefs, and the Divine Excitatives of Haggai and Zechariah; notwithstanding the forward Zeal they shew'd at first to repair the sacred Ruins of the Temple, they were so unhappy, that even some of their own Nobles, for whom,
If we examine the Case of these returned Exiles, we shall see, that notwithstanding God's and the Kings Favour to them, the excellent Examples of Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, and the other Chiefs, and the Divine Excitatives of Chaggai and Zechariah; notwithstanding the forward Zeal they showed At First to repair the sacred Ruins of the Temple, they were so unhappy, that even Some of their own Nobles, for whom,
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and their compleat Joy outwardly exprest by that Care, for that the Lord had made them joyful, and turn'd the Heart of the King of Assyria to them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the House of God, the God of Israel. But, alas!
and their complete Joy outwardly expressed by that Care, for that the Lord had made them joyful, and turned the Heart of the King of Assyria to them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the House of God, the God of Israel. But, alas!
and we shall see so many Schisms and Heresies rais'd by the Devil and wicked Men to pervert and disannul them, that nothing less than an Omnipotent Power could have preserv'd them to this day.
and we shall see so many Schisms and Heresies raised by the devil and wicked Men to pervert and disannul them, that nothing less than an Omnipotent Power could have preserved them to this day.
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And yet that due and regular Veneration of the Divine Majesty, is so naturally fixt in the minds of Men, that the most resolv'd Enemies of Goodness are frequently balkt themselves,
And yet that due and regular Veneration of the Divine Majesty, is so naturally fixed in the minds of Men, that the most resolved Enemies of goodness Are frequently balked themselves,
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and thus the Christian Worship in the Church of Rome was perverted, where so many things, not only unnecessary but inconvenient, not only superfluous but ridiculous, have been introduc'd, that Paganism in its greatest Wildness could not outvy them;
and thus the Christian Worship in the Church of Room was perverted, where so many things, not only unnecessary but inconvenient, not only superfluous but ridiculous, have been introduced, that Paganism in its greatest Wildness could not outvie them;
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These have been the sad Effects of that Opposition which the Enemies of Piety have made to the resettling Gods Worship in a Publick solemn Way; and that they should not always study for and effect thus much, there can be no reason given but from the infinite Divisions among these very Adversaries themselves, from whence 'tis hop'd that, according to our Saviours expression, the Kingdom of Satan divided against it self cannot stand.
These have been the sad Effects of that Opposition which the Enemies of Piety have made to the Resettling God's Worship in a Public solemn Way; and that they should not always study for and Effect thus much, there can be no reason given but from the infinite Divisions among these very Adversaries themselves, from whence it's hoped that, according to our Saviors expression, the Kingdom of Satan divided against it self cannot stand.
'Tis true, were Piety once totally banish'd the World, those intestine Feuds among the Slaves of Hell would soon grow irreconcileable; Sin would make them,
It's true, were Piety once totally banished the World, those intestine Feuds among the Slaves of Hell would soon grow Irreconcilable; since would make them,
the Case is nothing so happy here, while God has any Servants, though their Quarrels are never so great among themselves, they unite but too too close in persecuting and afflicting them:
the Case is nothing so happy Here, while God has any Servants, though their Quarrels Are never so great among themselves, they unite but too too close in persecuting and afflicting them:
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So these Samaritans, though of so many different Countries, and engag'd in such disagreeing Idolatries, yet could all joyn to hinder the building the Temple of the true God;
So these Samaritans, though of so many different Countries, and engaged in such disagreeing Idolatries, yet could all join to hinder the building the Temple of the true God;
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So the Pharisees, Sadduces, and Herodians, labour'd at all times to undermine each other, but readily combin'd together to destroy our Saviour. The more vigorous and bright Truth's Lustre is, the more violent will the assaults of its Opposers be:
So the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians, laboured At all times to undermine each other, but readily combined together to destroy our Saviour. The more vigorous and bright Truth's Lustre is, the more violent will the assaults of its Opposers be:
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So it prov'd in the Primitive Church, many and absurd Haeresies sprung up in it, the Breaches between the different Hereticks were irreparable, and yet they liv'd almost in a constant Conspiracy against the true Catholick Church of Christ, and he that examines Church History will find, that when Peace gave the greatest Ornaments to Christianity, the Mushroom Heresies and Schisms grew up the fastest;
So it proved in the Primitive Church, many and absurd Heresies sprung up in it, the Breaches between the different Heretics were irreparable, and yet they lived almost in a constant conspiracy against the true Catholic Church of christ, and he that examines Church History will find, that when Peace gave the greatest Ornament to Christianity, the Mushroom Heresies and Schisms grew up the fastest;
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he try'd another way, and resolv'd himself not to be inferior to his Soveraign, no Temples should be rais'd more magnificent, no Ʋtensils more costly, no Sacrifices more expensive to the Supream Deity than those he assum'd to himself,
he tried Another Way, and resolved himself not to be inferior to his Sovereign, no Temples should be raised more magnificent, no Ʋtensils more costly, no Sacrifices more expensive to the Supreme Deity than those he assumed to himself,
and the worst of Men, in this respect, seem'd aemulous of their Bounty who expended most for the Ornature of a Christian Oratory; a thing which observ'd,
and the worst of Men, in this respect, seemed aemulous of their Bounty who expended most for the Ornature of a Christian Oratory; a thing which observed,
but not well understood by many, made them afraid of even a decent Beauty and Magnificence in the House of God, as if approaching too near Paganism or Superstition; as if because some Heathen Tyrants had formerly asserted to themselves Divine Honours, therefore now no Honour at all ought to be given to Christian Kings and Princes; or as if because some Ʋsurper formerly had liv'd in a Royal Palace, therefore a Lawful Prince must settle his Throne no higher than a Dunghil. But he who truly loves God will reverence his Sanctuary, and he who loves a neat Service and Attendance in his own House, will never endure meanness or slovenliness in the House of God; and he who can be content to dwell himself in cieled Palaces, will not be willing the Ark of God should remain among Curtains, whilst the Samaritan strives to overthrow it,
but not well understood by many, made them afraid of even a decent Beauty and Magnificence in the House of God, as if approaching too near Paganism or Superstition; as if Because Some Heathen Tyrants had formerly asserted to themselves Divine Honours, Therefore now no Honour At all ought to be given to Christian Kings and Princes; or as if Because Some Ʋsurper formerly had lived in a Royal Palace, Therefore a Lawful Prince must settle his Throne no higher than a Dunghill. But he who truly loves God will Reverence his Sanctuary, and he who loves a neat Service and Attendance in his own House, will never endure meanness or slovenliness in the House of God; and he who can be content to dwell himself in Cieled Palaces, will not be willing the Ark of God should remain among Curtains, while the Samaritan strives to overthrow it,
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That the Enemies of Religion find no surer way of obstructing the grateful Restauration of Gods Service, than an Hypocritical Pretence to joyn in the Work:
That the Enemies of Religion find no Surer Way of obstructing the grateful Restauration of God's Service, than an Hypocritical Pretence to join in the Work:
but then the Subtile Serpent insinuates himself into the Bosoms of those who least suspect his Poysonous Nature. And wicked Men can never possibly do such mischief,
but then the Subtle Serpent insinuates himself into the Bosoms of those who lest suspect his Poisonous Nature. And wicked Men can never possibly do such mischief,
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but when the Sheeps Clothing has invested the Wolf, even He may pass for a very Innocent Creature: This therefore is the last Result of Hellish Policy, That roaring Lion, who walks about continually seeking whom he may devour, makes use frequently of the Foxes, the little Foxes, to ruine Gods Church;
but when the Sheep Clothing has invested the Wolf, even He may pass for a very Innocent Creature: This Therefore is the last Result of Hellish Policy, That roaring lion, who walks about continually seeking whom he may devour, makes use frequently of the Foxes, the little Foxes, to ruin God's Church;
to that end the Samaritans here desire to build Gods Temple with the Jews, they declare their Reverence to the same God, their offering the same Sacrifices, a very fair Conformity, as they pretend,
to that end the Samaritans Here desire to built God's Temple with the jews, they declare their reverence to the same God, their offering the same Sacrifices, a very fair Conformity, as they pretend,
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It is not to be question'd, but that the acknowledgment of the True God, and the offering due Sacrifices to him as God, is the main Foundation of true Religion, but a bare Foundation without a Superstructure is of no worth,
It is not to be questioned, but that the acknowledgment of the True God, and the offering due Sacrifices to him as God, is the main Foundation of true Religion, but a bore Foundation without a Superstructure is of no worth,
for upon these Principles, plainly and evidently depend a great Number of other things, which, if not observ'd, prove that the Foundation was never truly own'd:
for upon these Principles, plainly and evidently depend a great Number of other things, which, if not observed, prove that the Foundation was never truly owned:
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For if a Man believe indeed that there is a God, and by offering Sacrifices acknowledges there is a Duty owing to that God, nothing can be commanded by that God, nothing forbidd•n,
For if a Man believe indeed that there is a God, and by offering Sacrifices acknowledges there is a Duty owing to that God, nothing can be commanded by that God, nothing forbidd•n,
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Upon account of which though it be said that they fear'd the Lord, yet 'tis asserted again, Ʋnto this day they do after the former manners, they fear not the Lord,
Upon account of which though it be said that they feared the Lord, yet it's asserted again, Ʋnto this day they do After the former manners, they Fear not the Lord,
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Men may not cull out this or another according to their own Fancies, and as the Jews themselves have practised since, the Rule being infallibly Authentick, That whosoever shall keep the whole Law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of All;
Men may not cull out this or Another according to their own Fancies, and as the jews themselves have practised since, the Rule being infallibly Authentic, That whosoever shall keep the Whole Law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of All;
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and further, I'le grant him, that where there is no Law, there can be no Transgression; where men cannot know of any more to be done by them, they shall not be condemn'd for not doing more.
and further, I'll grant him, that where there is no Law, there can be no Transgression; where men cannot know of any more to be done by them, they shall not be condemned for not doing more.
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But since God has appointed persons lawfully call'd to study the Scriptures, and to instruct the People in his Church, what those Persons so appointed learn and deduce truly from Scripture is to be attended to;
But since God has appointed Persons lawfully called to study the Scriptures, and to instruct the People in his Church, what those Persons so appointed Learn and deduce truly from Scripture is to be attended to;
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though such things be not in terminis commanded, yet if they be found so concordant to the explicit and plain Rules, such things are to be Ʋniversally submitted to and obey'd:
though such things be not in terminis commanded, yet if they be found so concordant to the explicit and plain Rules, such things Are to be Ʋniversally submitted to and obeyed:
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And hence it was that since among the Jews the Priests Lips were to preserve knowledge, and the People were to address thems•lves to them for information in the more doubtful parts of their Duties;
And hence it was that since among the jews the Priests Lips were to preserve knowledge, and the People were to address thems•lves to them for information in the more doubtful parts of their Duties;
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These Samaritans were to have apply'd themselves to those Priests, and to have conform'd in all things to their Prescriptions, if they intended really to become Partners with them in one Common Church Society.
These Samaritans were to have applied themselves to those Priests, and to have conformed in all things to their Prescriptions, if they intended really to become Partners with them in one Common Church Society.
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And 'tis Folly to believe that God gave greater Power or Priviledges in these Cases to the Jewish, than to the Christian Teachers; for whereas among the Jews, the Prince and the Priest were joyn'd together in the Maintenance of Gods True Religion, so wheresoever the Prince and People profess Christianity, their Work is the same, the Prince defends, and with the Priest declares the true Catholick Faith. And upon this account it is, that the Burthen that lyes upon the Teachers of the Church is the greater, where the Preacher delivers apparent Falsehoods and the People are seduced by him, the Fault is divided between the Instructor and the Instructed, it being his work to preach the Truth sincerely, and the Peoples to search the Scriptures daily to see whether these things be so;
And it's Folly to believe that God gave greater Power or Privileges in these Cases to the Jewish, than to the Christian Teachers; for whereas among the jews, the Prince and the Priest were joined together in the Maintenance of God's True Religion, so wheresoever the Prince and People profess Christianity, their Work is the same, the Prince defends, and with the Priest declares the true Catholic Faith. And upon this account it is, that the Burden that lies upon the Teachers of the Church is the greater, where the Preacher delivers apparent Falsehoods and the People Are seduced by him, the Fault is divided between the Instructor and the Instructed, it being his work to preach the Truth sincerely, and the Peoples to search the Scriptures daily to see whither these things be so;
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and being bound not to teach others at random, but what he knows certainly and necessarily true; and for such Errors, not the People, but the Preacher, shall be condemn'd at last.
and being bound not to teach Others At random, but what he knows Certainly and necessarily true; and for such Errors, not the People, but the Preacher, shall be condemned At last.
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but downright Pagans and Infidels; nothing can be more plain, than that such can desire an Interest or Concern in the Church with no other Design but to Ruin it:
but downright Pagans and Infidels; nothing can be more plain, than that such can desire an Interest or Concern in the Church with no other Design but to Ruin it:
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The Samaritans had they been entertain'd by the Jews, would have pry'd into their most retir'd privacies and intendments, Sacred or Civil, that they might so have counterpois'd their Counsels and have betray'd their Designs to their Enemies,
The Samaritans had they been entertained by the jews, would have pried into their most retired privacies and intendments, Sacred or Civil, that they might so have counterpoised their Counsels and have betrayed their Designs to their Enemies,
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assisted by the Devil for their faithful Adherence to his Designs, so far as his Interest goes in this World; those Persons would by all means get admission to Employment in the Church, that so they may Cross the great Design of Ʋndeceiving and Reforming Mankind; and by introducing, abetting and encouraging Atheism, Profaneness, Schism and Disobedience, under a shew of Zeal for Trifles, may betray it to all its most dangerous Enemies: So Men of Factious and Discontented Spirits, by eager pretences to Loyalty, labour hard to be trusted with Arms, that with them in their Hands they may at once ingratiate themselves with Rebels, and assist them. Which Mischief, that it may be the better avoided, we must proceed to
assisted by the devil for their faithful Adherence to his Designs, so Far as his Interest Goes in this World; those Persons would by all means get admission to Employment in the Church, that so they may Cross the great Design of Ʋndeceiving and Reforming Mankind; and by introducing, abetting and encouraging Atheism, Profaneness, Schism and Disobedience, under a show of Zeal for Trifles, may betray it to all its most dangerous Enemies: So Men of Factious and Discontented Spirits, by eager pretences to Loyalty, labour hard to be trusted with Arms, that with them in their Hands they may At once ingratiate themselves with Rebels, and assist them. Which Mischief, that it may be the better avoided, we must proceed to
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Obs. 4. That the true Servants of God can never without danger, and therefore in prudence never will admit such Persons at their request to joyn with them in restoring Gods Service and Worship, seeing their design must be so fatal to the Church it self.
Obs. 4. That the true Servants of God can never without danger, and Therefore in prudence never will admit such Persons At their request to join with them in restoring God's Service and Worship, seeing their Design must be so fatal to the Church it self.
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This we learn from the wise behaviour of the Jewish Chiefs in the Text, who would not upon any account receive assistance from the Samaritans in building Gods Temple; You have nothing to do with us, say they, but we only will build together.
This we Learn from the wise behaviour of the Jewish Chiefs in the Text, who would not upon any account receive assistance from the Samaritans in building God's Temple; You have nothing to do with us, say they, but we only will built together.
and to reduce as many Hereticks and Schismaticks as may be to Catholick Communion; but to admit them further than bare Church Membership, without long tryal of their sincerity, would be little else than madness.
and to reduce as many Heretics and Schismatics as may be to Catholic Communion; but to admit them further than bore Church Membership, without long trial of their sincerity, would be little Else than madness.
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A Heretick, a Schismatick, though they profess Christianity, are no more Christians indeed than Pagans; as he is no more my Friend who engages himself in my acquaintance to ruine me,
A Heretic, a Schismatic, though they profess Christianity, Are no more Christians indeed than Pagans; as he is no more my Friend who engages himself in my acquaintance to ruin me,
Our Saviour determines it so when he tells us, He that is not with me, that is, he that is not sincerely and wholly on my side is against me. Now that such Persons who are not true Christians should be concern'd in edifying or defending the Church of Christ, is extremely unreasonable, this were to make the Wolf the Shepherd of the Sheep, and would soon render the Church of God sentinam malignantium, the very Sink or Common Sewer of all the Ill the World contains,
Our Saviour determines it so when he tells us, He that is not with me, that is, he that is not sincerely and wholly on my side is against me. Now that such Persons who Are not true Christians should be concerned in edifying or defending the Church of christ, is extremely unreasonable, this were to make the Wolf the Shepherd of the Sheep, and would soon render the Church of God sentinam Malignants, the very Sink or Common Sewer of all the Ill the World contains,
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and the Scoff which Julian the Apostate, by the Mouth of Constantius, puts upon the Christian Doctrine would be a real Truth, Whosoever is an Adulterer or Sodomite, whosoever is a Murderer, whosoever is polluted or under the greatest Curse, let him come boldly;
and the Scoff which Julian the Apostate, by the Mouth of Constantius, puts upon the Christian Doctrine would be a real Truth, Whosoever is an Adulterer or Sodomite, whosoever is a Murderer, whosoever is polluted or under the greatest Curse, let him come boldly;
Toleration, known sometimes by the names of Liberty of Conscience and Indulgence, the thing which in effect these Samaritans desir'd, seems to have been very odious to those who some Years since held the Pulpit in our English Congregations,
Toleration, known sometime by the names of Liberty of Conscience and Indulgence, the thing which in Effect these Samaritans desired, seems to have been very odious to those who Some years since held the Pulpit in our English Congregations,
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We are struck with horror and astonishment, say they, at the endeavours of many for it, it looks as if men could not sin fast enough unless they were bidden,
We Are struck with horror and astonishment, say they, At the endeavours of many for it, it looks as if men could not sin fast enough unless they were bidden,
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We have searched the Sacred Records, and yet we cannot find that ever such a thing was practic'd with approbation from God, from the time of Adams Creation to the sealing up that Sacred Volume,
We have searched the Sacred Records, and yet we cannot find that ever such a thing was practiced with approbation from God, from the time of Adams Creation to the sealing up that Sacred Volume,
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And again, It would be no part of Englands Thankfulness, after so many Deliverances and Mercies receiv'd from God, to grant men Liberty openly to blaspheme him, at their pleasure to wrest the Scripture to their own destruction;
And again, It would be no part of Englands Thankfulness, After so many Deliverances and mercies received from God, to grant men Liberty openly to Blaspheme him, At their pleasure to wrest the Scripture to their own destruction;
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Schism and Heresie are Crimes of so bewitching a Nature, as we find by Experience, that those Leaders of either kind, who happen to renounce their Errors, are unable to reduce those unhappy Souls they had formerly led astray;
Schism and Heresy Are Crimes of so bewitching a Nature, as we find by Experience, that those Leaders of either kind, who happen to renounce their Errors, Are unable to reduce those unhappy Souls they had formerly led astray;
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and 'tis but too common, that such Converts relapse themselves into those very Errors they had abjur'd, and then having by pretended Repentance insinuated themselves into the Churches bosom, they have the better opportunity to scatter their Poyson every where.
and it's but too Common, that such Converts relapse themselves into those very Errors they had abjured, and then having by pretended Repentance insinuated themselves into the Churches bosom, they have the better opportunity to scatter their Poison every where.
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Those who plead for this Liberty of Conscience, for the better stopping of Mens mouths, are generally wont to distinguish between Errors tolerable and intolerable; but which are so,
Those who plead for this Liberty of Conscience, for the better stopping of Men's mouths, Are generally wont to distinguish between Errors tolerable and intolerable; but which Are so,
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Let Gods Word decide the Controversie, and this is indeed a certain way. And yet Experience tells us, that almost every Party pretend the Scripture is on their side,
Let God's Word decide the Controversy, and this is indeed a certain Way. And yet Experience tells us, that almost every Party pretend the Scripture is on their side,
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What then is to be determin'd in this case? must every one be indulg'd in their own way? That is indeed to give them leave to damn themselves without controll, and is so contrary to Christian Charity, that no Party when in power was ever yet bad enough to agree to it, and when in their deprest Condition they cry out loudest for Toleration, they are then active and busie to draw men over to their different Parties out of tenderness,
What then is to be determined in this case? must every one be indulged in their own Way? That is indeed to give them leave to damn themselves without control, and is so contrary to Christian Charity, that no Party when in power was ever yet bad enough to agree to it, and when in their depressed Condition they cry out Loudest for Toleration, they Are then active and busy to draw men over to their different Parties out of tenderness,
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Therefore the exactest Rules of all true Policy, whether Ecclesiastical or Civil, forbids all kind of Indulgence, even to those Errors that seem in themselves the most tolerable; the Church and State are so united in their Interests in this Case, that what ruines the one must certainly confound the other: The Word of God is a Rule to Princes as well as others;
Therefore the Exactest Rules of all true Policy, whither Ecclesiastical or Civil, forbids all kind of Indulgence, even to those Errors that seem in themselves the most tolerable; the Church and State Are so united in their Interests in this Case, that what ruins the one must Certainly confound the other: The Word of God is a Rule to Princes as well as Others;
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and Princes, if inquisitive, having better opportunities for Instruction, and Souls more vast and capable than other Men, may soon understand what Principles have a due agreement with the Tenor of Holy Writ, and what have not, That Chain of Principles which leads men through all the Actions of Life without opposition to any Dictates there, is that to which a Christian Prince is oblig'd to bring men for Gods and for his own sake, with all that power God has entrusted him with.
and Princes, if inquisitive, having better opportunities for Instruction, and Souls more vast and capable than other Men, may soon understand what Principles have a due agreement with the Tenor of Holy Writ, and what have not, That Chain of Principles which leads men through all the Actions of Life without opposition to any Dictates there, is that to which a Christian Prince is obliged to bring men for God's and for his own sake, with all that power God has Entrusted him with.
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And unprejudiced Men by consulting this Word of God, and by applying to it the practice of the Prophets and Apostles and the whole primitive Christian Church, as upon Record, may easily find out these saving Principles; Thousands, whose Souls are now at rest, have done it before us:
And unprejudiced Men by consulting this Word of God, and by applying to it the practice of the prophets and Apostles and the Whole primitive Christian Church, as upon Record, may Easily find out these Saving Principles; Thousands, whose Souls Are now At rest, have done it before us:
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And it is a most infallible Truth, that wheresoever a Principle disagreeing to the general scope of Scripture is entertain'd, that very Principle will rend the Church, and have an unhappy influence in due time upon the State, nor will the honest intention of the Person advancing such a Principle be any security either to the one or the other.
And it is a most infallible Truth, that wheresoever a Principle disagreeing to the general scope of Scripture is entertained, that very Principle will rend the Church, and have an unhappy influence in due time upon the State, nor will the honest intention of the Person advancing such a Principle be any security either to the one or the other.
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yet there is no Rebellion or Insurrection carry'd on by Man pro••ssing Christianity, but has been grounded upon and asserted from that Principle; and indeed Crowns are very insecure things if that be true.
yet there is no Rebellion or Insurrection carried on by Man pro••ssing Christianity, but has been grounded upon and asserted from that Principle; and indeed Crowns Are very insecure things if that be true.
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Again, That Opinion that denies any Power in Church Governours to impose indifferent things upon those under their Charge, seems to hold forth a great deal of Charity, and yet it's directly contrary to the Practice of the Apostles, who made Indifferent Things, viz. Abstinence from things offer'd to Idols, from things strangled,
Again, That Opinion that Denies any Power in Church Governors to impose indifferent things upon those under their Charge, seems to hold forth a great deal of Charity, and yet it's directly contrary to the Practice of the Apostles, who made Indifferent Things, viz. Abstinence from things offered to Idols, from things strangled,
as their Power and Duty engage them, Ignorant Zeal presently breaks out into a raging Fire, and creates Tumults and Disorders for Conscience sake, and every one who dies in so curst a Cause, looks upon himself,
as their Power and Duty engage them, Ignorant Zeal presently breaks out into a raging Fire, and creates Tumults and Disorders for Conscience sake, and every one who die in so cursed a Cause, looks upon himself,
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The Government of the Church by a mixt Body of Clergy and Lay Elders, though it be Novel and Absurd, must needs be very plausible to the vulgar, when every Cobler in the Parish may hope in time to mate his Landlord or the proudest of his Superiours, and yet Popery has nothing in it more fatal to the Thrones of Princes, than this.
The Government of the Church by a mixed Body of Clergy and Lay Elders, though it be Novel and Absurd, must needs be very plausible to the Vulgar, when every Cobbler in the Parish may hope in time to mate his Landlord or the proudest of his Superiors, and yet Popery has nothing in it more fatal to the Thrones of Princes, than this.
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Those of the Church of Rome suppose the Bishop of Rome Infallible, and from that Supposition laid as a Foundation, they rightly enough conclude, he may depose the Highest Magistrates:
Those of the Church of Room suppose the Bishop of Room Infallible, and from that Supposition laid as a Foundation, they rightly enough conclude, he may depose the Highest Magistrates:
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in opposition to all this, confute but their primary Erroneous Hypothesis, and the Blindest Romanist will be sensible that all his Conclusions are foolish and unwarrantable.
in opposition to all this, confute but their primary Erroneous Hypothesis, and the Blindest Romanist will be sensible that all his Conclusions Are foolish and unwarrantable.
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But with those who are for the Other Government the Case is very different, They declare, No one Man, No Body of Men whatsoever to be Infallible, and yet though they acknowledge they may err and be mistaken in their Apprehensions and Decisions of things, they are resolv'd to maintain their Superiority to all Powers whatsoever;
But with those who Are for the Other Government the Case is very different, They declare, No one Man, No Body of Men whatsoever to be Infallible, and yet though they acknowledge they may err and be mistaken in their Apprehensions and Decisions of things, they Are resolved to maintain their Superiority to all Powers whatsoever;
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And this, Princes and Magistrates not being exempted from Discipline, and those that are placed in the Ecclesiastical Estate, rightly ruling and governing, God shall be glorified:
And this, Princes and Magistrates not being exempted from Discipline, and those that Are placed in the Ecclesiastical Estate, rightly ruling and governing, God shall be glorified:
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So that though we convince them of never so many Errors and Corruptions, and prove their Judgments never so much mistaken, there's no Remedy, they are in the Chair, and Right or Wrong they will Govern.
So that though we convince them of never so many Errors and Corruptions, and prove their Judgments never so much mistaken, there's no Remedy, they Are in the Chair, and Right or Wrong they will Govern.
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Now where such fallible Persons can Excommunicate the Supream Magistrate, and warrant the Disobedience of Subjects, 'tis in vain to teach Submission to Civil Authority, ev•ry one looking upon himself at such a time as dispens'd with for all Vows and Oaths whatsoever.
Now where such fallible Persons can Excommunicate the Supreme Magistrate, and warrant the Disobedience of Subject's, it's in vain to teach Submission to Civil authority, ev•ry one looking upon himself At such a time as dispensed with for all Vows and Oaths whatsoever.
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I need not instance in any thing more of this Nature, these to unprejudiced Persons are enough to convince them of the danger of Indulgence. Could it have had a good Influence up•n Piety, Julian the Apostate, that subtile and inveterate Enemy to Christianity, would never have granted it;
I need not instance in any thing more of this Nature, these to unprejudiced Persons Are enough to convince them of the danger of Indulgence. Could it have had a good Influence up•n Piety, Julian the Apostate, that subtle and inveterate Enemy to Christianity, would never have granted it;
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nay his own Historian assures us, That be recall'd those Christian Bishops from Exile who had been banisht by his Ʋncle Constantius, advis'd them to live peaceably, and every one else to exercise their Religion freely, hoping that the Christians by that Indulgence, being animated one against another, that Heathenism which he design'd to restore, would meet with the less Opposition;
nay his own Historian assures us, That be Recalled those Christian Bishops from Exile who had been banished by his Ʋncle Constantius, advised them to live peaceably, and every one Else to exercise their Religion freely, hoping that the Christians by that Indulgence, being animated one against Another, that Heathenism which he designed to restore, would meet with the less Opposition;
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And whereas the Donatists as well as others had their Share in Julians Liberty of Conscience, St. Augustine tells them, That Julian opened Temples to Hereticks and Devils at the same time, hoping by that means so far to encourage and foment Dissensions in it,
And whereas the Donatists as well as Others had their Share in Julians Liberty of Conscience, Saint Augustine tells them, That Julian opened Temples to Heretics and Devils At the same time, hoping by that means so Far to encourage and foment Dissensions in it,
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And whereas we find Themistius applauding Jovian the Christian Successor of Impious Julian, for his Gentleness in permitting every one to serve God according to his own Conscience, a Policy very necessary in that sudden Revolution of Affairs upon the Apostates Death.
And whereas we find Themistius applauding Jovian the Christian Successor of Impious Julian, for his Gentleness in permitting every one to serve God according to his own Conscience, a Policy very necessary in that sudden Revolution of Affairs upon the Apostates Death.
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But supposing it fit an Indulgence should be granted to all persons of what Profession soever, I would fain know why the Extravagancies of Morality as well as Divinity should not be allow'd,
But supposing it fit an Indulgence should be granted to all Persons of what Profession soever, I would fain know why the Extravagancies of Morality as well as Divinity should not be allowed,
nor do they trouble themselves in controverted Doctrines whose Arguments are the strongest, so that in the Church, if tolerated, they create no Disturbance nor begin any Heresie or Schism.
nor do they trouble themselves in controverted Doctrines whose Arguments Are the Strongest, so that in the Church, if tolerated, they create no Disturbance nor begin any Heresy or Schism.
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nor pry too busily into the Miscarriages of Superiors: But indeed when Men of these Trades, to cloak their Vices, espouse the Interests of a Religious Party, then they grow dangerous; for since nothing but their furious Zeal for a Faction, hinders the World from making Remarks upon their Shameful Debaucheries, 'tis their greatest Policy to shew enough of that; by this means,
nor pry too busily into the Miscarriages of Superiors: But indeed when Men of these Trades, to cloak their Vices, espouse the Interests of a Religious Party, then they grow dangerous; for since nothing but their furious Zeal for a Faction, hinders the World from making Remarks upon their Shameful Debaucheries, it's their greatest Policy to show enough of that; by this means,
after their firm Closure with Malecontents and Schismaticks, how many soft and gentle Words are found out to extenuate their Crimes! So that He that is loaded with all the Wickedness Hell can furnish for him,
After their firm Closure with Malecontents and Schismatics, how many soft and gentle Words Are found out to extenuate their Crimes! So that He that is loaded with all the Wickedness Hell can furnish for him,
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But if at last we look into the Word of God, we shall find that as he has commanded us to abstain from all Immoralities, even from whatsoever has the least appearance of Evil;
But if At last we look into the Word of God, we shall find that as he has commanded us to abstain from all Immoralities, even from whatsoever has the least appearance of Evil;
so he has by the Apostle enjoy'd us To mark, to set a Brand of Infamy upon those which cause Divisions and Offences contrary to the Doctrine we have learn'd, and to avoid them, for they that are such, serve not our Lord Jesus Christ,
so he has by the Apostle enjoyed us To mark, to Set a Brand of Infamy upon those which cause Divisions and Offences contrary to the Doctrine we have learned, and to avoid them, for they that Are such, serve not our Lord jesus christ,
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It is not the openness of a Sin that makes it comparatively the greater; Malice is as bad as Theft, yet it lies close conceal'd within the dark Recesses of the Soul:
It is not the openness of a since that makes it comparatively the greater; Malice is as bad as Theft, yet it lies close concealed within the dark Recesses of the Soul:
Witchcraft, is an obscure Sin, few know what it is, yet every one believes it worse than Drunkenness, Adultery, Covetousness, &c. And Treason, though it hates the Light, is as bad as Prophaneness: To curse the King in our Hearts, though never so secretly, is a damnable Sin, and 'tis the same to contrive Tumults and Rebellion in the State;
Witchcraft, is an Obscure since, few know what it is, yet every one believes it Worse than drunkenness, Adultery, Covetousness, etc. And Treason, though it hates the Light, is as bad as Profaneness: To curse the King in our Hearts, though never so secretly, is a damnable since, and it's the same to contrive Tumults and Rebellion in the State;
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while many pretend to be active in the other only for Conscience sake, and when Sin is once abetted by that which Men call Conscience, the mischievous Effects of it know no Bounds.
while many pretend to be active in the other only for Conscience sake, and when since is once abetted by that which Men call Conscience, the mischievous Effects of it know no Bounds.
and preach'd their own Doctrines among them without Controul, what must have been the event, would not Gods Law have soon been thrust out of doors? Truth indeed is the most Ancient, but Novelty is the most pleasing to Itching Ears, and therefore those Jews who would have been frequent Spectators of the Samaritan Rites, would too easily have been drawn to approve and practise what they had seen;
and preached their own Doctrines among them without Control, what must have been the event, would not God's Law have soon been thrust out of doors? Truth indeed is the most Ancient, but Novelty is the most pleasing to Itching Ears, and Therefore those jews who would have been frequent Spectators of the Samaritan Rites, would too Easily have been drawn to approve and practise what they had seen;
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the Jews had prov'd this before to their Smart, when a bare permission of some of the Old Canaanites to live among them, drew themselves, the Lords peculiar Inheritance to Abominable Idolatries. But since their Law gave no such Liberty to the Jews, we may assure our selves our Saviour came not to purchase any such Liberty for us;
the jews had proved this before to their Smart, when a bore permission of Some of the Old Canaanites to live among them, drew themselves, the lords peculiar Inheritance to Abominable Idolatries. But since their Law gave no such Liberty to the jews, we may assure our selves our Saviour Come not to purchase any such Liberty for us;
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a Redemption from the slavery of Sin God shadow'd out in the Mosaick dispensation; and our Saviour with his own most precious Blood purchas'd for us Christians a freedom from Sin, but no Toleration to do what we please,
a Redemption from the slavery of since God shadowed out in the Mosaic Dispensation; and our Saviour with his own most precious Blood purchased for us Christians a freedom from since, but no Toleration to do what we please,
or to Worship God according to our own Fancies. I doubt not but God has permitted pretences to Liberty of Conscience to end generally in Insurrections and Rebellions, to render the pretenders to it odious to all considerable persons,
or to Worship God according to our own Fancies. I doubt not but God has permitted pretences to Liberty of Conscience to end generally in Insurrections and Rebellions, to render the pretenders to it odious to all considerable Persons,
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I shall conclude this Observation with the words of the Assembly of Divines; They who upon pretence of Christian Liberty, shall oppose any lawful Power,
I shall conclude this Observation with the words of the Assembly of Divines; They who upon pretence of Christian Liberty, shall oppose any lawful Power,
or the known Principles of Christianity, whether concerning Faith, Worship, Conversation, or the power of Godliness, or such erroneous Opinions or Practices,
or the known Principles of Christianity, whither Concerning Faith, Worship, Conversation, or the power of Godliness, or such erroneous Opinions or Practices,
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as either in their own Nature, or in the manner of publishing and maintaining them are destructive to the External Peace and Order, which Christ hath establisht in the Church, they may lawfully be call'd to Account,
as either in their own Nature, or in the manner of publishing and maintaining them Are destructive to the External Peace and Order, which christ hath established in the Church, they may lawfully be called to Account,
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That a Refusal of the Assistance exasperates the Churches Enemies, and puts them upon all, even the most desperate Courses to hinder that good work which by other means they could not.
That a Refusal of the Assistance exasperates the Churches Enemies, and puts them upon all, even the most desperate Courses to hinder that good work which by other means they could not.
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And here the Hypocrite shews himself, he cannot bear a Repulse, especially such a one as entrenches upon his high flying Piety, without a Revengeful mind. The poor Syrophoenician Woman in the Gospel could endure it from our Saviour, and very severe Language with it,
And Here the Hypocrite shows himself, he cannot bear a Repulse, especially such a one as entrenches upon his high flying Piety, without a Revengeful mind. The poor Syrophoenician Woman in the Gospel could endure it from our Saviour, and very severe Language with it,
But some pretending Disciples of our Saviour, who thought highly of themselves, when they heard but one hard Saying, and that spoken that every one might be able to distinguish between those that believ'd, and those that believ'd not, they took Snuff at it, went back and walk'd no more with him.
But Some pretending Disciples of our Saviour, who Thought highly of themselves, when they herd but one hard Saying, and that spoken that every one might be able to distinguish between those that believed, and those that believed not, they took Snuff At it, went back and walked no more with him.
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for take persons guilty of it in a declining state, nothing concerns them then but the great and general decay of true Piety (to which yet they themselves above all others contribute) the impending ruine of Religion, the Coldness, the Formality, the Superstition of Professors;
for take Persons guilty of it in a declining state, nothing concerns them then but the great and general decay of true Piety (to which yet they themselves above all Others contribute) the impending ruin of Religion, the Coldness, the Formality, the Superstition of Professors;
and who would not think at such a time that their tongues were toucht with a Coal from the sacred Altar? who would not be ready at first to believe such Persons rather rejected for their Innocence and out of Envy, than for any just or real Cause? Thus does Hypocrisie rise high in the Vogue of the People, and the worst of men pass for the most zealous Christians; and thus do State Politicians thrown from the management of publick Affairs for their Ill deserts, as if yet all depended upon their concern in the Government, make their loud Complaints among such as are willing to be deceiv'd, of Tyranny, Oppression, Arbitrary and Illegal Impositions, as if none but themselves had been the true Patriots and Assertors of their Countries Liberties.
and who would not think At such a time that their tongues were touched with a Coal from the sacred Altar? who would not be ready At First to believe such Persons rather rejected for their Innocence and out of Envy, than for any just or real Cause? Thus does Hypocrisy rise high in the Vogue of the People, and the worst of men pass for the most zealous Christians; and thus do State Politicians thrown from the management of public Affairs for their Ill deserts, as if yet all depended upon their concern in the Government, make their loud Complaints among such as Are willing to be deceived, of Tyranny, Oppression, Arbitrary and Illegal Impositions, as if none but themselves had been the true Patriots and Assertors of their Countries Liberties.
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Put the same Persons into another state and presently they run into another strein, let them have the Power and down go all their Opponents right or wrong;
Put the same Persons into Another state and presently they run into Another strain, let them have the Power and down go all their Opponents right or wrong;
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what, are they not sure they are in the Right way to Heaven? are not all things among them form'd according to the pattern in the Mount? And can they to whom God has committed the management of Affairs see Men running headlong into the Methods of Error and Eternal ruine without Compassion,
what, Are they not sure they Are in the Right Way to Heaven? Are not all things among them formed according to the pattern in the Mount? And can they to whom God has committed the management of Affairs see Men running headlong into the Methods of Error and Eternal ruin without Compassion,
or without endeavouring to compel Men to come in and be saved? And must not the multitude of Dissenters in Religious matters weaken the hands of the People of God, hinder the Exaltation of Christ upon his Throne, and expose that Common-wealth to innumerable hazards, whereof Providence has made them the Fathers and the Governors? None but Atheists certainly can deny this,
or without endeavouring to compel Men to come in and be saved? And must not the multitude of Dissenters in Religious matters weaken the hands of the People of God, hinder the Exaltation of christ upon his Throne, and expose that Commonwealth to innumerable hazards, whereof Providence has made them the Father's and the Governors? None but Atheists Certainly can deny this,
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or Men of their own temper, when by driving Phaeton like they have precipitated themselves from their abus'd Command, for then, perhaps, they begin to relent, to acknowledge themselves to have been but men, and so by reason of their carnal mindedness to have miscarried fouly in these things;
or Men of their own temper, when by driving Phaeton like they have precipitated themselves from their abused Command, for then, perhaps, they begin to relent, to acknowledge themselves to have been but men, and so by reason of their carnal Mindedness to have miscarried foully in these things;
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and yet by such thin and silly Arts as these they creep into the Affections of the rash and inconsiderate, by these means they manage Parties in Religion and Policy, and in the midst of Divisions reign Triumphant;
and yet by such thin and silly Arts as these they creep into the Affections of the rash and inconsiderate, by these means they manage Parties in Religion and Policy, and in the midst of Divisions Reign Triumphant;
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Were but Men so good as they should be, the Artifices of Gods Enemies could not have such mischievous effects upon them, they would not be afraid of any evil Tidings, their hearts standing fast in the Lord.
Were but Men so good as they should be, the Artifices of God's Enemies could not have such mischievous effects upon them, they would not be afraid of any evil Tidings, their hearts standing fast in the Lord.
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This great defect makes every Idle rumor, every vain fancy terrible, so that the most steady, the most deliberate and rational Methods of Honouring God may by malicious Men be traduced,
This great defect makes every Idle rumor, every vain fancy terrible, so that the most steady, the most deliberate and rational Methods of Honouring God may by malicious Men be traduced,
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and so those come to be charged with Innovating Humors, who above all oppose Innovations; and those who cannot relinquish that Religion they have taken up upon infallible grounds, are stil'd Apostates, Fear representing every object contrary to what indeed it is,
and so those come to be charged with Innovating Humours, who above all oppose Innovations; and those who cannot relinquish that Religion they have taken up upon infallible grounds, Are Styled Apostates, fear representing every Object contrary to what indeed it is,
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'tis counted Madness for a man to kill himself for fear of dying, such a Madness those fall into who lose their Religion for fear of losing it, who are sollicitous about it till they forget what it really consists in,
it's counted Madness for a man to kill himself for Fear of dying, such a Madness those fallen into who loose their Religion for Fear of losing it, who Are solicitous about it till they forget what it really consists in,
Those Men yet who are pure Politicians, who aim at their own profit or grandure, without respect to Religion or the Honour of God, prove excellent Instruments to carry on their designs who study to disturb Gods Church.
Those Men yet who Are pure Politicians, who aim At their own profit or Grandeur, without respect to Religion or the Honour of God, prove excellent Instruments to carry on their designs who study to disturb God's Church.
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If those Enemies be few and inconsiderable, they may perhaps let them alone; but if they be many and persons of Interest or Wealth, the appearing in the head of them,
If those Enemies be few and inconsiderable, they may perhaps let them alone; but if they be many and Persons of Interest or Wealth, the appearing in the head of them,
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and whispering stories on their behalf in the Ears of Princes engages the whole Party on their side, who trouble not themselves so much about Faith as about Practice, and therefore believe the greatest Atheist that is but on their side to be a Child of Light though walking in Darkness: And indeed the only certain means for Capital Debauchees to get any Reputation for goodness, is to close with disaffected and malicious Hypocrites, which (if many persons are not in a very gross Error) does,
and whispering stories on their behalf in the Ears of Princes engages the Whole Party on their side, who trouble not themselves so much about Faith as about Practice, and Therefore believe the greatest Atheist that is but on their side to be a Child of Light though walking in Darkness: And indeed the only certain means for Capital Debauchees to get any Reputation for Goodness, is to close with disaffected and malicious Hypocrites, which (if many Persons Are not in a very gross Error) does,
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And 'tis remarkable, that when Princes out of Zeal for Religion make the best provision for its defence that Humane Providence can reach to, some are so curiously subtile,
And it's remarkable, that when Princes out of Zeal for Religion make the best provision for its defence that Humane Providence can reach to, Some Are so curiously subtle,
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as to endeavour at least, to make their Laws like Spiders Webs, so tender, that every daring Spirit may, without danger, break through them; and sometimes they try to turn their edge from those they were design'd against, to those in whose favour they were made,
as to endeavour At least, to make their Laws like Spiders Webs, so tender, that every daring Spirit may, without danger, break through them; and sometime they try to turn their edge from those they were designed against, to those in whose favour they were made,
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But while wicked Men enraged at their disappointments turn every way to work mischief, they fall upon the Poets Truth †, They draw the greatest mischiefs upon their own heads, by their own contrivances,
But while wicked Men enraged At their disappointments turn every Way to work mischief, they fallen upon the Poets Truth †, They draw the greatest mischiefs upon their own Heads, by their own contrivances,
and therefore those Leaders thrust them upon all desperate Actions, till from Malice, Murmuring and Sedition, they rise to Riots and Rebellions, trying so to wrest that by force out of the hands of their Superiors, which by subtile Flatteries they cannot attain to;
and Therefore those Leaders thrust them upon all desperate Actions, till from Malice, Murmuring and Sedition, they rise to Riots and Rebellions, trying so to wrest that by force out of the hands of their Superiors, which by subtle Flatteries they cannot attain to;
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wherein if they succeed, though they make themselves perfect Slaves by the bargain, yet the Church, the great Object of their Spleen, must be sure to suffer,
wherein if they succeed, though they make themselves perfect Slaves by the bargain, yet the Church, the great Object of their Spleen, must be sure to suffer,
Having laid down these Observations, I shall at last for Application shew the unhappy Parallelism between the Jewish and the English Church, in respect of the Practices of the Samaritans against theirs of the Dissenters of all sorts against our Peace,
Having laid down these Observations, I shall At last for Application show the unhappy Parallelism between the Jewish and the English Church, in respect of the Practices of the Samaritans against theirs of the Dissenters of all sorts against our Peace,
Let us look back to the first Reformation of Religion in this Kingdom, when it was laid for a sure foundation, That we should forsake the Church of Rome only so far as that had forsaken the Rule of Gods Word.
Let us look back to the First Reformation of Religion in this Kingdom, when it was laid for a sure Foundation, That we should forsake the Church of Room only so Far as that had forsaken the Rule of God's Word.
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And it's notoriously evident, That whosoever out of one pretence or other should go further, must instead of opposing real Popery close with it, running himself upon the same Crime of bidding defiance to,
And it's notoriously evident, That whosoever out of one pretence or other should go further, must instead of opposing real Popery close with it, running himself upon the same Crime of bidding defiance to,
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When God of his infinite mercy was pleas'd after that long and dismal Night of Popish Ignorance and Superstition to give us a Prince who favour'd the pure and undisguis'd Truth, those whose Hearts God had touch'd, set earnestly upon that great work of Gratitude, the restoring Gods sacred Temple,
When God of his infinite mercy was pleased After that long and dismal Night of Popish Ignorance and Superstition to give us a Prince who favoured the pure and undisguised Truth, those whose Hearts God had touched, Set earnestly upon that great work of Gratitude, the restoring God's sacred Temple,
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not according to the Pattern of other Reformers, but that of the truly Ancient, Catholick and Apostolick Church of Christ, which they had a greater advantage of doing than others,
not according to the Pattern of other Reformers, but that of the truly Ancient, Catholic and Apostolic Church of christ, which they had a greater advantage of doing than Others,
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And they proceeded in their work with such care, that Dr. Taylor, a Martyr in Queen Maries days, declares of the Church Service as then reform'd, that it was so fully perfected according to the Rules of our Christian Religion in every behalf, that no Christian Conscience could be offended with any thing contain'd therein.
And they proceeded in their work with such care, that Dr. Taylor, a Martyr in Queen Mary's days, declares of the Church Service as then reformed, that it was so Fully perfected according to the Rules of our Christian Religion in every behalf, that no Christian Conscience could be offended with any thing contained therein.
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and Queen Elizabeth peaceably settled upon the Throne, the Purification of Divine Worship from those foul Accretions which had fasten'd on it in her Sisters days, was one of the first things they set upon;
and Queen Elizabeth peaceably settled upon the Throne, the Purification of Divine Worship from those foul Accretions which had fastened on it in her Sisters days, was one of the First things they Set upon;
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and whereas K. Edward 's Act of Ʋniformity had been by Q. Mary repeal'd to the great decay of the true Honour of God, and discomfort to the Professors of the truth of Christs Religion.
and whereas K. Edward is Act of Ʋniformity had been by Q. Marry repealed to the great decay of the true Honour of God, and discomfort to the Professors of the truth of Christ Religion.
and he that shall compare that Epistle of his to the Duke of Somerset when Protector, with this, will find him a strong approver of that very Method our English Prelates insisted in in their Reformation:
and he that shall compare that Epistle of his to the Duke of Somerset when Protector, with this, will find him a strong approver of that very Method our English Prelates insisted in in their Reformation:
The maintaining of Gods Worship so settl'd has been the work of succeeding Princes, wherein CHARLES the Martyr of Glorious Memory was Inferior to none.
The maintaining of God's Worship so settled has been the work of succeeding Princes, wherein CHARLES the Martyr of Glorious Memory was Inferior to none.
but it pleas'd God, the great worker of Miracles, to produce Light once again out of horrid Darkness, to restore our Sovereign to his Throne, and our Bishops and Curates to the Church as at first.
but it pleased God, the great worker of Miracles, to produce Light once again out of horrid Darkness, to restore our Sovereign to his Throne, and our Bishops and Curates to the Church as At First.
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but then miserably profan'd by the impure devotions of timeserving Enthusiasts and Rebels, then was the Nations Gratitude to God for that never to be forgotten Mercy, duly exprest by renewing the Ʋniformity of Common-Prayer and Service in the Church, and Administration of the Sacraments,
but then miserably profaned by the impure devotions of timeserving Enthusiasts and Rebels, then was the nations Gratitude to God for that never to be forgotten Mercy, duly expressed by renewing the Ʋniformity of Common prayer and Service in the Church, and Administration of the Sacraments,
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And this Order is now settled among us by so good Laws, confirm'd by so irrefragable Authority, secur'd by such excellent Rules and Canons, that even by the Confession of our greatest Enemies, our Church and Nation is the Envy of our Neighbours, the Bulwark and glory of the Reformation.
And this Order is now settled among us by so good Laws, confirmed by so irrefragable authority, secured by such excellent Rules and Canonas, that even by the Confessi of our greatest Enemies, our Church and nation is the Envy of our Neighbours, the Bulwark and glory of the Reformation.
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And the Regular and Instituted Clergy, are generally so faithful to the Interest of the true Religion as establish'd among us by Law, and so well able to assert it against all Gainsayers, that while any regard is had by the People to them we need not run out of our Wits for fear of Innovations.
And the Regular and Instituted Clergy, Are generally so faithful to the Interest of the true Religion as established among us by Law, and so well able to assert it against all Gainsayers, that while any regard is had by the People to them we need not run out of our Wits for Fear of Innovations.
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But we have had Samaritans too, Persons who have by all the Methods of Subtilty and Violence oppos'd that Glorious Work; That the Zealots of the Church of Rome should espouse her Interest, & endeavour to reenslave these Churches to Superstition and Idolatry, is no wonder;
But we have had Samaritans too, Persons who have by all the Methods of Subtlety and Violence opposed that Glorious Work; That the Zealots of the Church of Rome should espouse her Interest, & endeavour to reenslave these Churches to Superstition and Idolatry, is no wonder;
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but that Persons who pretend the greatest Hatred to that Religion should joyn with its Favourers, should promote and extend its Doctrines, should imitate its worst and most Unchristian Practices, was very strange!
but that Persons who pretend the greatest Hatred to that Religion should join with its Favourers, should promote and extend its Doctrines, should imitate its worst and most Unchristian Practices, was very strange!
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But again, to abate of that wonder, it was impossible that those Persons who concluded every thing unlawful and execrable that had been us'd in the time of Popery,
But again, to abate of that wonder, it was impossible that those Persons who concluded every thing unlawful and execrable that had been used in the time of Popery,
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though Moses 's Law had been as much adulterated among the Jews, as that of Christ among Papists: And the Apostles did not reject every Ceremony or Circumstance that had been abus'd by the Heathens. All which may inform us, that those who use such Arguments against Constitutions lawful in themselves, as their former abuse, can aim at nothing by so doing,
though Moses is Law had been as much adulterated among the jews, as that of christ among Papists: And the Apostles did not reject every Ceremony or Circumstance that had been abused by the heathens. All which may inform us, that those who use such Arguments against Constitutions lawful in themselves, as their former abuse, can aim At nothing by so doing,
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and to bring men into conceit against all public Order and Ʋniformity; and they began this Practice betimes, some few there were that from prejudices contracted by forreign Conversation oppos'd some appointments of the Church in K. Edward the 6ths days; but their Scruples were of little concern,
and to bring men into conceit against all public Order and Ʋniformity; and they began this Practice betimes, Some few there were that from prejudices contracted by foreign Conversation opposed Some appointments of the Church in K. Edward the 6ths days; but their Scruples were of little concern,
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When those who had created disturbance there return'd home in the beginning of Queen Elizabeths Reign, they brought so much of a pervicacious humor along with them, that though they fell not themselves into direct separation from the establish'd Church of England, yet they laid the cursed foundations of those fatal differences we have ever since groan'd under;
When those who had created disturbance there returned home in the beginning of Queen Elizabeths Reign, they brought so much of a pervicacious humour along with them, that though they fell not themselves into Direct separation from the established Church of England, yet they laid the cursed foundations of those fatal differences we have ever since groaned under;
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the Parties were but few in those days, but that prudent Queen was so well convinc'd of the Influence their Novel and disorderly conceits then vented, must have upon the State, that no perswasions (though from her greatest Favourites) could reconcile her to them;
the Parties were but few in those days, but that prudent Queen was so well convinced of the Influence their Novel and disorderly conceits then vented, must have upon the State, that no persuasions (though from her greatest Favourites) could reconcile her to them;
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and yet the Dissenters, their Successors, in these days, proclaim her no friend to Popery. He that reads the Authentic story of Faithful Commin the Romish Priest, the great Patron of Phanaticism in those days, and of Heath the Jesuit afterwards, with the Principles they acted upon, and observes the practices of Hacket, Coppinger, Arthington and others, with the boldness of Barrow, Penry, and other furious Factors for Puritanism in that age, will be easily convinc'd, that a well regulated Monarchy can never prosper where such Incendiaries are indulg'd;
and yet the Dissenters, their Successors, in these days, proclaim her no friend to Popery. He that reads the Authentic story of Faithful Commin the Romish Priest, the great Patron of Fanaticism in those days, and of Heath the Jesuit afterwards, with the Principles they acted upon, and observes the practices of Hacket, Coppinger, Arthington and Others, with the boldness of Barrow, Penry, and other furious Factors for Puritanism in that age, will be Easily convinced, that a well regulated Monarchy can never prosper where such Incendiaries Are indulged;
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Incendiaries I may well call them, for in the Reign of CHARLES the First their seditious Opinions and Practices, propagated to their Posterity, prevail'd so far as to set Three flourishing Kingdoms in a flame, to the ruine of Law, Liberty, Religion, and whatsoever could be dear to Men or Christians.
Incendiaries I may well call them, for in the Reign of CHARLES the First their seditious Opinions and Practices, propagated to their Posterity, prevailed so Far as to Set Three flourishing Kingdoms in a flame, to the ruin of Law, Liberty, Religion, and whatsoever could be dear to Men or Christians.
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The several Plots and Conspiracies, the Pretenders to tender Consciences in former days were engag'd in, receiv'd their Consummation at last in that great and tragical Rebellion; and it was no wonder that Rebellion should follow upon that Doctrine, That Princes were accountable for their miscarriages to their own Subjects;
The several Plots and Conspiracies, the Pretenders to tender Consciences in former days were engaged in, received their Consummation At last in that great and tragical Rebellion; and it was no wonder that Rebellion should follow upon that Doctrine, That Princes were accountable for their miscarriages to their own Subject's;
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Doctrines which the Apostles and Primitive Christians were absolutely unacquainted with, and which the wisest Men saw no necessity of, which Doctrines were all of them confirm'd in that cursed Covenant , scandalous to all persons of all Religions, and the Effect of such Doctrines laid open to the astonished World.
Doctrines which the Apostles and Primitive Christians were absolutely unacquainted with, and which the Wisest Men saw no necessity of, which Doctrines were all of them confirmed in that cursed Covenant, scandalous to all Persons of all Religions, and the Effect of such Doctrines laid open to the astonished World.
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Then it was that Indulgence indeed prevail'd, and the Papists in those Days with reason enough pleaded for themselves, That all Persecution for Religion was clearly repugnant to those Principles of Freedom so often and solemuly declar'd by the Parliament and Army, and Ʋniversally receiv'd by all the moderate and well temper'd People in the Nation;
Then it was that Indulgence indeed prevailed, and the Papists in those Days with reason enough pleaded for themselves, That all Persecution for Religion was clearly repugnant to those Principles of Freedom so often and solemuly declared by the Parliament and Army, and Ʋniversally received by all the moderate and well tempered People in the nation;
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and then it was propounded to the remnant of the Commons at Westminster, That all such as profess Faith in God by Jesus Christ, however differing in Judgment from the Doctrine, Worship and Discipline publickly held forth, should not be restrain'd from,
and then it was propounded to the remnant of the Commons At Westminster, That all such as profess Faith in God by jesus christ, however differing in Judgement from the Doctrine, Worship and Discipline publicly held forth, should not be restrained from,
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about which I may use our Churches words, By what undue means, and for what mischievous purposes the use of that Liturgy (though enjoyn'd by the Laws of the Land, and those Laws unrepeal'd) came during the late unhappy Confusions to be discontinued, is too well known to the World,
about which I may use our Churches words, By what undue means, and for what mischievous Purposes the use of that Liturgy (though enjoined by the Laws of the Land, and those Laws unrepealed) Come during the late unhappy Confusions to be discontinued, is too well known to the World,
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But when upon his Majesties happy Restauration it seem'd probable, that among other things the use of the Liturgy also would return of Course (the same having never been legally abolish'd) unless some timely means were us'd to prevent it;
But when upon his Majesties happy Restauration it seemed probable, that among other things the use of the Liturgy also would return of Course (the same having never been legally abolished) unless Some timely means were used to prevent it;
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those Men who, under the late usurp't Powers, had made it a great part of their business to render the People disaffected thereunto, saw themselves in point of Reputation and Interest, concern'd with their utmost endeavours to hinder its restitution.
those Men who, under the late usurped Powers, had made it a great part of their business to render the People disaffected thereunto, saw themselves in point of Reputation and Interest, concerned with their utmost endeavours to hinder its restitution.
Hence it came that the Pamphlets of former days, were seconded by Petitions for Peace, Necessity of Reformation, &c. Our publick Forms of Worship expos'd to contempt with all the Scurrility and Satyrical Virulency imaginable;
Hence it Come that the Pamphlets of former days, were seconded by Petitions for Peace, Necessity of Reformation, etc. Our public Forms of Worship exposed to contempt with all the Scurrility and Satyrical Virulency imaginable;
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and all other insinuating Arts were made use of, that even the great Council of the Nations might be made Abettors of an Infamous and multiform Faction, and those Laws, whereby the true Religion is secur'd to us, be repeal'd.
and all other insinuating Arts were made use of, that even the great Council of the nations might be made Abettors of an Infamous and multiform Faction, and those Laws, whereby the true Religion is secured to us, be repealed.
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and as if the Legal Clergy were too weak to cope with the Goliaths of Rome, they forsooth, have been very forward to lend their helping Hand, where indeed they could only prove,
and as if the Legal Clergy were too weak to cope with the Goliath's of Rome, they forsooth, have been very forward to lend their helping Hand, where indeed they could only prove,
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as Rabshaketh told Hezekiah the King of Egypt would do, A mere staff of a bruised Reed, on which if a man lean'd, it would go into his hand and pierce it;
as Rabshakeh told Hezekiah the King of Egypt would do, A mere staff of a Bruised Reed, on which if a man leaned, it would go into his hand and pierce it;
or as the Samaritans to the Jews, Betrayers, not Assistants. To prove which in its largest sense, I shall only give you the Character of the Presbyterians, one principal Party among the Adversaries of the Church of England as by Law establish'd, drawn by a Prophet of the Dissenting Tribe, Treason, says he, never walks so secure as under the Cloak of Religion,
or as the Samaritans to the jews, Betrayers, not Assistants. To prove which in its Largest sense, I shall only give you the Character of the Presbyterians, one principal Party among the Adversaries of the Church of England as by Law established, drawn by a Prophet of the Dissenting Tribe, Treason, Says he, never walks so secure as under the Cloak of Religion,
But what a misery is it that the Jesuits, spued out of other Nations, seem to have taken Sanctuary in ours, walking up and down with the Garb and Title of Protestant Ministers? For the carrying on their Traiterous Designs they have far outstripp'd the Jesuits both in Practice and Project, they have not only tamper'd with mens Consciences in private,
But what a misery is it that the Jesuits, spewed out of other nations, seem to have taken Sanctuary in ours, walking up and down with the Garb and Title of Protestant Ministers? For the carrying on their Traitorous Designs they have Far outstripped the Jesuits both in Practice and Project, they have not only tampered with men's Consciences in private,
they hold Correspondence with the Enemies abroad and with Associates of their own Humour and Faction at home, acting their Conspiracies in the form and authority of a Body Politick, presuming to Commissionate Agents, give out Instructions, treat with the Publick Enemy, raise Money to carry on the Confederacy, to which end they have their private Consults Easts,
they hold Correspondence with the Enemies abroad and with Associates of their own Humour and Faction At home, acting their Conspiracies in the from and Authority of a Body Politic, presuming to Commissionate Agents, give out Instructions, Treat with the Public Enemy, raise Money to carry on the Confederacy, to which end they have their private Consults Easts,
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For 1. They initiate them with Fastings, solemn Vows and Promises, Sermons and Sacraments, and so all the Ordinances of God are prostituted with the greater Reverence to enchant and bind their Confederates.
For 1. They initiate them with Fastings, solemn Vows and Promises, Sermons and Sacraments, and so all the Ordinances of God Are prostituted with the greater reverence to enchant and bind their Confederates.
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2. They are instructed in the most refin'd Mysteries of Equivocating and Mental Reservation. 3dly. They are taught never to Confess when Examin'd, or to elude their Confession;
2. They Are instructed in the most refined Mysteres of Equivocating and Mental Reservation. 3dly. They Are taught never to Confess when Examined, or to elude their Confessi;
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which Principles being allow'd, it's impossible for any Commonwealth to be secure, or that Justice can have its Course against Conspirators and Traitors;
which Principles being allowed, it's impossible for any Commonwealth to be secure, or that justice can have its Course against Conspirators and Traitors;
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Thus far that Author, a Prophet indeed. He that shall compare this with Oates's Narrative and The Peaceable Design Renew'd, must needs conclude these would be excellent Champions against Popery; And whosoever will take the pains to read his late Majesties Narrative of the Scotch Tumults, and the Scotch Protestation against Marquess Hamilton his Majesties Commissioner, will find that is the business of the leading Dissenters, not to beat down but to confirm and aggravate the grossest Errors in Popery, as I intimated before.
Thus Far that Author, a Prophet indeed. He that shall compare this with Oates's Narrative and The Peaceable Design Renewed, must needs conclude these would be excellent Champions against Popery; And whosoever will take the pains to read his late Majesties Narrative of the Scotch Tumults, and the Scotch Protestation against Marquis Hamilton his Majesties Commissioner, will find that is the business of the leading Dissenters, not to beatrice down but to confirm and aggravate the Grossest Errors in Popery, as I intimated before.
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To confirm which, I shall add that Monstrous Position laid down in the forenamed Protestation about Oaths, viz. That the swearer is neither bound to the meaning of him that exacts the Oath,
To confirm which, I shall add that Monstrous Position laid down in the forenamed Protestation about Oaths, viz. That the swearer is neither bound to the meaning of him that exacts the Oath,
'Tis often urged by their Agents, that their Religion is the same in Substance with ours, they receive our Articles, own our Doctrines, receive Gods Word, &c. And Colledge, the late Protestant Martyr, as he is esteem'd by some, expresses himself very like the Samaritans in the Text, I have been a Lover of the Church of England, says he, and of all the Fundamental Points of Doctrine believ'd in it, I own the same God, the same Saviour, the same Faith, the same Gospel.
It's often urged by their Agents, that their Religion is the same in Substance with ours, they receive our Articles, own our Doctrines, receive God's Word, etc. And College, the late Protestant Martyr, as he is esteemed by Some, Expresses himself very like the Samaritans in the Text, I have been a Lover of the Church of England, Says he, and of all the Fundamental Points of Doctrine believed in it, I own the same God, the same Saviour, the same Faith, the same Gospel.
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But Pleas of this Nature would not serve turn, Our Soveraign and the Fathers of our Church could not in prudence admit of such Petitions for Peace, as were indeed the loud Alarms to War, nor receive those whose hands had been so deep in the Blood of the late Wars, to joyn in the Restoring Gods Holy Worship without such an Abjuration of their former Errors,
But Pleasant of this Nature would not serve turn, Our Sovereign and the Father's of our Church could not in prudence admit of such Petitions for Peace, as were indeed the loud Alarms to War, nor receive those whose hands had been so deep in the Blood of the late Wars, to join in the Restoring God's Holy Worship without such an Abjuration of their former Errors,
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No Popery, no Slavery, has been the Common Cry, they acting therein like those Subtile Villains, who when they have kill'd a Man themselves, are the most busie to find out the Murderers. Numberless have the Pamphlets Invective against the establish'd Government both in Church and State been;
No Popery, no Slavery, has been the Common Cry, they acting therein like those Subtle Villains, who when they have killed a Man themselves, Are the most busy to find out the Murderers. Numberless have the Pamphlets Invective against the established Government both in Church and State been;
and some have ventur'd boldly to charge their Representatives in Parliament to turn all things Ʋpside-down: Nor have Seditious Satyrs against the present Government sufficed,
and Some have ventured boldly to charge their Representatives in Parliament to turn all things Ʋpside-down: Nor have Seditious Satyrs against the present Government sufficed,
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Presently after the Restauration of his Sacred Majesty before things were sully settled, Tong, Phillips, Stubs, Hind, Sallers, Gibbs, all Men pretending to tender Consciences were executed at Tyburn Dec. 22. — 62. for no meaner a Design,
Presently After the Restauration of his Sacred Majesty before things were sully settled, Tonge, Phillips, Stubs, Hind, Sallers, Gibbs, all Men pretending to tender Consciences were executed At Tyburn Dec. 22. — 62. for no meaner a Design,
the Plot when effected, to be Charged upon the Papists, and the People to be excited to rise in Arms under pretence of a Popish Massacre, and that by means of a Seditious Letter design'd to be dispers'd in the Country, the Copy of which was then produc'd in Court;
the Plot when effected, to be Charged upon the Papists, and the People to be excited to rise in Arms under pretence of a Popish Massacre, and that by means of a Seditious letter designed to be dispersed in the Country, the Copy of which was then produced in Court;
But the Godly Party were not so to be frighted, the Year following they were plotting again in the Northern Parts, to carry on the same Work their Brethren had fail'd in before, of which Treasonable Plot his Majesty tells the two Houses, That it was of a large Extent and very near Execution, had not He by Gods Goodness come to the Knowledge of the principal Contrivers,
But the Godly Party were not so to be frighted, the Year following they were plotting again in the Northern Parts, to carry on the same Work their Brothers had failed in before, of which Treasonable Plot his Majesty tells the two Houses, That it was of a large Extent and very near Execution, had not He by God's goodness come to the Knowledge of the principal Contrivers,
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But still the Evil Spirit was not quite laid, in the year 1666 the several Parties ventured once more upon a Plot, to murther his Majesty, Overthrow the Government, surprize the Tower, kill the Lord General,
But still the Evil Spirit was not quite laid, in the year 1666 the several Parties ventured once more upon a Plot, to murder his Majesty, Overthrow the Government, surprise the Tower, kill the Lord General,
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And though so many suffer'd, one part of the Plot was unhappily effected in that dreadful Conflagration wherein the great Metropolis of the Kingdom was laid in Ashes.
And though so many suffered, one part of the Plot was unhappily effected in that dreadful Conflagration wherein the great Metropolis of the Kingdom was laid in Ashes.
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This disappointed, the Devil of Sedition flew into Scotland, where in the same Year the Old Covenanters broke out into a Rebellion at Pentland Hills, but were soon happily disperss'd by his Majesties Forces;
This disappointed, the devil of Sedition flew into Scotland, where in the same Year the Old Covenanters broke out into a Rebellion At Pentland Hills, but were soon happily dispersed by his Majesties Forces;
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soon after James Mitchel, a Covenanting Minister, attempted the Assassination of Dr. Sharp, the most Reverend Archbishop of St. Andrews, and in the attempt mortally wounded the Bishop of Orkney, for which Fact confest and prov'd he was deservedly Executed Jan. 18. 1677. But the poor Archbishop escap'd not so, implacable Fanaticism pursued till he was effectually Murder'd by some of the Crew with the most inexpressible Barbarity, May 3. 1679. The same Month a new Rebellion under the Banner of the Covenant broke out at Bothwell Bridge, where their Powers were crusht once again;
soon After James Mitchel, a Covenanting Minister, attempted the Assassination of Dr. Sharp, the most Reverend Archbishop of Saint Andrews, and in the attempt mortally wounded the Bishop of Orkney, for which Fact confessed and proved he was deservedly Executed Jan. 18. 1677. But the poor Archbishop escaped not so, implacable Fanaticism pursued till he was effectually Murdered by Some of the Crew with the most inexpressible Barbarity, May 3. 1679. The same Monn a new Rebellion under the Banner of the Covenant broke out At Bothwell Bridge, where their Powers were crushed once again;
But all these Ill successes have not yet it seems so ram'd our numerous Sectaries and their Favourers; but that Religious Treason has once more made its Entry among us, The King himself, the Duke, the great Officers of State, the Loyal Magistrates of the City of London, all doom'd to Slaughter, and the Government both in Church and State to Ruine.
But all these Ill Successes have not yet it seems so rammed our numerous Sectaries and their Favourers; but that Religious Treason has once more made its Entry among us, The King himself, the Duke, the great Officers of State, the Loyal Magistrates of the city of London, all doomed to Slaughter, and the Government both in Church and State to Ruin.
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I may use the Words of his MAJESTY's Declaration in the case, It's hard to imagine how men of so different Interests and Opinions could joyn in any Enterprize;
I may use the Words of his MAJESTY's Declaration in the case, It's hard to imagine how men of so different Interests and Opinions could join in any Enterprise;
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But the Samaritans in the Text would serve for a Pattern, who though Idolaters of very different kinds, could all agree in the design to ruine the restor'd Jews.
But the Samaritans in the Text would serve for a Pattern, who though Idolaters of very different Kinds, could all agree in the Design to ruin the restored jews.
Now if we reflect upon those desires of admittance to publick Preaching in the Church of England, which being rejected produced these violent effects, though they more basely than the Samaritans, Courted the meanest of the of the People, endeavouring to inveigle them into their Party;
Now if we reflect upon those Desires of admittance to public Preaching in the Church of England, which being rejected produced these violent effects, though they more basely than the Samaritans, Courted the Meanest of the of the People, endeavouring to inveigle them into their Party;
or under the Cruel influences of rampant Rebellion and Hypocrisie, whilst these false Prophets, these ravening Wolves had enjoy'd the fat of our Land, and had engross'd to themselves the Estates of other men, it seems as if they were in the Samaritans condition, more fit to manage the Chargeable design of reinthroning God in his Church than these poor and necessitous Exiles;
or under the Cruel influences of rampant Rebellion and Hypocrisy, while these false prophets, these ravening Wolves had enjoyed the fat of our Land, and had engrossed to themselves the Estates of other men, it seems as if they were in the Samaritans condition, more fit to manage the Chargeable Design of reinthroning God in his Church than these poor and necessitous Exiles;
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they offer'd largely for liberty to confound us once again, and to enjoy their lawless Ʋsurpations, no less than 500000 l. at once to an empty Treasury, with which Sum,
they offered largely for liberty to confound us once again, and to enjoy their lawless Ʋsurpations, no less than 500000 l. At once to an empty Treasury, with which Sum,
See here then the Result of tender Consciences, as they are stil'd, and a Jesuitical pretence to Moderation; I have heard it objected by Dissenters, That the Persons concern'd in the present Plot were all Churchmen, but the Plot it self confutes the Fancy, it being to destroy the Church, as now settled, as well as the State.
See Here then the Result of tender Consciences, as they Are Styled, and a Jesuitical pretence to Moderation; I have herd it objected by Dissenters, That the Persons concerned in the present Plot were all Churchmen, but the Plot it self confutes the Fancy, it being to destroy the Church, as now settled, as well as the State.
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But I know many pretend to the Church, frequent Prayers, receive Sacraments, who yet can readily Vote, That the Execution of Penal Laws against Schismaticks is a grievance, and lay a good foundation for a future Schismatical Plot, by resolving, That if His Majesty should come by any violent Death, it should be revenged upon the Papists.
But I know many pretend to the Church, frequent Prayers, receive Sacraments, who yet can readily Vote, That the Execution of Penal Laws against Schismatics is a grievance, and lay a good Foundation for a future Schismatical Plot, by resolving, That if His Majesty should come by any violent Death, it should be revenged upon the Papists.
That Assertion of Colledge 's looks very odly, That the last Parliament at Westminster — in — 81, was of the same Opinion with that in — 40: Some tell us, that the Members of that Parliament were all Churchmen too:
That Assertion of College is looks very oddly, That the last Parliament At Westminster — in — 81, was of the same Opinion with that in — 40: some tell us, that the Members of that Parliament were all Churchmen too:
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but what they were their Horrid Actions declar'd, and their Mortal Hatred to the Government of the Church evidences the falshood of that Opinion, Such Churchmen the true Church of England will always disown, as only fit Associates for Conspirators and Rebels.
but what they were their Horrid Actions declared, and their Mortal Hatred to the Government of the Church evidences the falsehood of that Opinion, Such Churchmen the true Church of England will always disown, as only fit Associates for Conspirators and Rebels.
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Would not any sober Dissenter, when he sees those who are of his own Perswasion run into such Scandalous Crimes, begin to question the Principles he himself acts upon? Is this the True Protestancy some have boasted so much of? or are all Popishly affected who declare an Hearty abhorrence of all such Devilish Principles and Practices? May we all bear that reproachful Character, rather than for a Popular Title run headlong to the Devil;
Would not any Sobrium Dissenter, when he sees those who Are of his own Persuasion run into such Scandalous Crimes, begin to question the Principles he himself acts upon? Is this the True Protestancy Some have boasted so much of? or Are all Popishly affected who declare an Hearty abhorrence of all such Devilish Principles and Practices? May we all bear that reproachful Character, rather than for a Popular Title run headlong to the devil;
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Let us never be gull'd into a perswasion, that such Persons are fit to build up our Church against the Assaults of Ignorance, Idolatry, Profaneness or Superstition;
Let us never be gulled into a persuasion, that such Persons Are fit to built up our Church against the Assaults of Ignorance, Idolatry, Profaneness or Superstition;
Let the World be convinced, that even those seeming Vertues which render Schismaticks plausible, are solid and real in all those who maintain Gods Ancient, Solemn and Regular Worship;
Let the World be convinced, that even those seeming Virtues which render Schismatics plausible, Are solid and real in all those who maintain God's Ancient, Solemn and Regular Worship;
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Let no subtile Emissaries of Faction make us Suspicious of our Superiours or of one another; That so we preserving the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bond of peace and righteousness of life, the work of God may prosper in our hand;
Let no subtle Emissaries of Faction make us Suspicious of our Superiors or of one Another; That so we preserving the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bound of peace and righteousness of life, the work of God may prosper in our hand;
Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be render'd as is most due, all Honour, Glory, Praise, Power, Majesty and Dominion, from henceforth and for evermore. AMEN. FINIS.
Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be rendered as is most due, all Honour, Glory, Praise, Power, Majesty and Dominion, from henceforth and for evermore. AMEN. FINIS.
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Undique Matronae in publicum effusae circa D•um delubra dis•urrunt, Crinibus passis aras verrentes n••a g•••bus supinas manus ad c••um tenden•e•, orantesque ut Urb•m Roman è manibus Hostitum eriperent, matresque Romanas & liberos parvos inviolatos servarent. Liv. l. 36.
Undique Matronae in publicum effusae circa D•um Delubra dis•urrunt, Crinibus passis aras verrentes n••a g•••bus supinas manus ad c••um tenden•e•, orantesque ut Urb•m Roman è manibus Hostitum eriperent, matresque Romanas & Liberos parvos inviolatos servarent. Liv. l. 36.
Multa & epulenta ibi Regum populorumque visuntur munera quaeque magnificentiâ suâ reddentium vota gratam voluntatem & Decrum responsa manifestant. Justinus de templo Delphico. Lib. 24. c. 8.
Multa & epulenta There Regum populorumque visuntur Munera quaeque magnificentiâ suâ reddentium vota gratam voluntatem & Decrum responsa manifestant. Justinus de templo Delphico. Lib. 24. c. 8.
A Toleration would be putting a Sword into a mad mans hand, a Cup of Poys•n in the hand of a Child, a letting loose of mad Men with Firebrands in their hands, an appointing a City of Refuge in mens Consciences for the Devil to fly to, a laying a stumbling Block before the blind, a proclaiming liberty to the Wolves to come into Christs Fold to prey upon his Lambs, a Toleration of Soul Murder (the greatest Murder of all other,) and for the establishing whereof damned Souls in Hell would accurse men on Earth; Neither would it be to provide for tender Consciences, but to take away all Conscience; if Evil be suffered, it will not suffer Good; if Error be not forcibly kept under it will be Superior, which we here the rather speak of to undeceive those weak Ones, who under the specious pretext of Liberty of Conscience (being indeed liberty of Error, Scandal, Schism, Heresie, Dishonouring God, Opposing the Truth, hindering Reformation and seducing Others) are charm'd by Satan into a better liking of an unconscientious Teleration. We dread to think what horrid Blasphemies would be belched out against God, what vile abominations would be committed; how the Duties of nearest Relations would be violated; what differences and divisions there would be in Families and Congregations; what heart-burnings would be caused; what disobedience to the Civil Magistrate, that might be palliated over with a pretence of Conscience, as well as other Opinions and Practices; what disturbance of the Civil Peace and dissolution of all Humane Society and of all Government in the Church and Commonwealth, if once liberty were given by a Law for men to profess and practice what Opinions they pleas'd, &c. Harmonious consent of Lancashire Ministers with those of London, p. 12, 13. printed 1648.
A Toleration would be putting a Sword into a mad men hand, a Cup of Poys•n in the hand of a Child, a letting lose of mad Men with Firebrands in their hands, an appointing a city of Refuge in men's Consciences for the devil to fly to, a laying a stumbling Block before the blind, a proclaiming liberty to the Wolves to come into Christ Fold to prey upon his Lambs, a Toleration of Soul Murder (the greatest Murder of all other,) and for the establishing whereof damned Souls in Hell would accurse men on Earth; Neither would it be to provide for tender Consciences, but to take away all Conscience; if Evil be suffered, it will not suffer Good; if Error be not forcibly kept under it will be Superior, which we Here the rather speak of to undeceive those weak Ones, who under the specious pretext of Liberty of Conscience (being indeed liberty of Error, Scandal, Schism, Heresy, Dishonoring God, Opposing the Truth, hindering Reformation and seducing Others) Are charmed by Satan into a better liking of an unconscientious Teleration. We dread to think what horrid Blasphemies would be belched out against God, what vile abominations would be committed; how the Duties of nearest Relations would be violated; what differences and divisions there would be in Families and Congregations; what heartburnings would be caused; what disobedience to the Civil Magistrate, that might be palliated over with a pretence of Conscience, as well as other Opinions and Practices; what disturbance of the Civil Peace and dissolution of all Humane Society and of all Government in the Church and Commonwealth, if once liberty were given by a Law for men to profess and practice what Opinions they pleased, etc. Harmonious consent of Lancashire Ministers with those of London, p. 12, 13. printed 1648.
A third Means whereby they have •verted our People, has been the range and damnable Positions, such as, that Subjects do of their own Heads, 〈 ◊ 〉 much better, than what they do in Obedience to Authority. The Parliament can make no Law at all concerning the Church, but only Ratifie what the Church decreeth. It is lawful for Sub••cts to make a Covenant without the King, and to enter into a Bond of mu•ual Defence against the King and all Persons whatsoever. An Assembly may •brogate Acts of Parliament if they reflect upon Church Government. The Protestation of Subjects against Laws establish'd, frees them from all Obligation of Obedience to those Laws. Kings Declar. Annals of Ch. 1. p. 760.
A third Means whereby they have •verted our People, has been the range and damnable Positions, such as, that Subject's doe of their own Heads, 〈 ◊ 〉 much better, than what they do in obedience to authority. The Parliament can make no Law At all Concerning the Church, but only Ratify what the Church decreeth. It is lawful for Sub••cts to make a Covenant without the King, and to enter into a Bound of mu•ual Defence against the King and all Persons whatsoever. an Assembly may •brogate Acts of Parliament if they reflect upon Church Government. The Protestation of Subject's against Laws established, frees them from all Obligation of obedience to those Laws. Kings Declare Annals of Christ 1. p. 760.
Dissidentes Christianorum Anti•••• cum plebe disci••• pal•••• intro••••es me••bat, ut Civilibus discordiis C•nsopit•s •uis { que } nullo vetante Religioni sue serviret intrepidus. Quod agebat •d•ò obstinate, ut dissensiones augente licentiâ, non timeret unanimantem postea plebem: Null•s 〈 … 〉 bes•ias, ut sunt sibi fera•es pleri { que } Christianorum expertus Amnian. Marcell Lib. 22. cap 5.
Dissidentes Christians Anti•••• cum plebe disci••• pal•••• intro••••es me••bat, ut Civilibus discordiis C•nsopit•s •uis { que } nullo vetante Religion sue serviret intrepidus. Quod agebat •d•ò obstinate, ut Dissensions augente licentiâ, non timeret unanimantem postea plebem: Null•s 〈 … 〉 bes•ias, ut sunt sibi fera•es pleri { que } Christians Expertus Amnian. Marcellus Lib. 22. cap 5.
NONLATINALPHABET. Sozomeni Lib. 5. c. 5. Deni { que } tunc ••ddidit Basileias Haereti•is quando Templa Daemoniis, eo medo putan Christianum nomen posse perire de t•rris si unitati Ecclesiae, de quâ lapsus fuerat, invideret & sacrilegas dissensiones liberas esse permitteret. August. Epist. 166.
. Sozomeni Lib. 5. c. 5. Deni { que } tunc ••ddidit Basileias Haereti•is quando Templa Daemoniis, eo Medo putan Christian Nome posse perire de t•rris si unitati Ecclesiae, de quâ lapsus fuerat, invideret & sacrilegas Dissensions liberas esse permitteret. August. Epistle 166.
The Covenant was receiv'd by Papists with infinite Joy, as hoping that now the time was come in which both we and our Successors might be brought to abhor and detest that Religion, whose profest Zealots had been the Authors of such an unsufferable Covenant, which could not consist with Monarchy, which appear'd to us most evidently by the Advertisements sent up to us by some of our Council of Scotland, that the sudden and frequent arrival of Priests and Jesuits from Doway, and other Seminaries beyond the Seas, was so great in hope of their welcom to us, because of this Seditions Covenant, &c. With Protestants abroad it was receiv'd with most offensive scandal and infinite grief, which appear'd to us by advertisement from some of our Public Ministers abroad, who certifi'd us that both the Ministers and others of their Consistory at Charenton, and of other refom'd Churches in France, as also the Professors, Ministers and Consistory at Geneva, and of other neighbouring reform'd Churches in those Parts, were so scandaliz'd with this prodigious Covenant, as that they were afraid of nothing more than this, That it would bring an indelible Scandal upon the reform'd Churches, and alienate the Minds of all the Princes of Christendom from ever entertaining a good thought of their Religion. His Majesties Narrative of Scotch Tumults, 1683.
The Covenant was received by Papists with infinite Joy, as hoping that now the time was come in which both we and our Successors might be brought to abhor and detest that Religion, whose professed Zealots had been the Authors of such an unsufferable Covenant, which could not consist with Monarchy, which appeared to us most evidently by the Advertisements sent up to us by Some of our Council of Scotland, that the sudden and frequent arrival of Priests and Jesuits from Doway, and other Seminaries beyond the Seas, was so great in hope of their welcome to us, Because of this Seditions Covenant, etc. With Protestants abroad it was received with most offensive scandal and infinite grief, which appeared to us by advertisement from Some of our Public Ministers abroad, who certified us that both the Ministers and Others of their Consistory At Charenton, and of other refomed Churches in France, as also the Professors, Ministers and Consistory At Geneva, and of other neighbouring reformed Churches in those Parts, were so scandalized with this prodigious Covenant, as that they were afraid of nothing more than this, That it would bring an indelible Scandal upon the reformed Churches, and alienate the Minds of all the Princes of Christendom from ever entertaining a good Thought of their Religion. His Majesties Narrative of Scotch Tumults, 1683.
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