The presentment of a schismaticke by Thomas, Lord Bishop of Dvrham ; in his sermon preached at the cathedrall church of Saint Pauls the 19 of Iune, 1642.
can tell you of the consonancy which is between this Text, and these our times of Contentions and distractions in our Church, which will more manifestly appeare in the discussing the Text it selfe, which consisteth of these two parts.
can tell you of the consonancy which is between this Text, and these our times of Contentions and distractions in our Church, which will more manifestly appear in the discussing the Text it self, which Consisteth of these two parts.
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In the first place we are to learne the Presentment, [ If any ] doth the Apostle doubt hereof? He sheweth in the former Chapters that he had information thereof, and doth he now question it? Let us consult with himselfe in the 18 verse, where speaking of that his intelligence, saying [ I heare there are Schismes among you ] addeth, saying [ and I partly believe it.
In the First place we Are to Learn the Presentment, [ If any ] does the Apostle doubt hereof? He shows in the former Chapters that he had information thereof, and does he now question it? Let us consult with himself in the 18 verse, where speaking of that his intelligence, saying [ I hear there Are Schisms among you ] adds, saying [ and I partly believe it.
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And which is more, there is in it both NONLATINALPHABET, a Lover, and NONLATINALPHABET in the end observed by the Grecians, to give this Emphasis to such words,
And which is more, there is in it both, a Lover, and in the end observed by the Greeks, to give this Emphasis to such words,
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So here will it be hard for us to marke the right properties of this kind of man, without some description, setting out his Characters even to the life;
So Here will it be hard for us to mark the right properties of this kind of man, without Some description, setting out his Characters even to the life;
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borrowed from St Augustine, which for the excellence thereof Master Calvin translated into his Institutions the which I am now to deliver to you paraphrastically.
borrowed from Saint Augustine, which for the excellence thereof Master calvin translated into his Institutions the which I am now to deliver to you paraphrastically.
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That is the next carrying people after him (saith Augustin ) alluding to the words of Christ, concerning like contentious, drawing disciples after them, this Character is popular ambition, that that company may be dependant upon them,
That is the next carrying people After him (Says Augustin) alluding to the words of christ, Concerning like contentious, drawing Disciples After them, this Character is popular ambition, that that company may be dependant upon them,
Is it any wonder that being cryed up by their acclamation, their breath should be a full Gayle (He hoysing up his top-sayle) to carry him, he knoweth not himselfe whether, being now destitute both of the Helme of discretion,
Is it any wonder that being cried up by their acclamation, their breath should be a full Gail (He hoisting up his topsail) to carry him, he Knoweth not himself whither, being now destitute both of the Helm of discretion,
for doth any separate themselves from any Church, but will cast dirt with their heeles upon the face of that Church by imputations (albeit never so false) against their generall conversation,
for does any separate themselves from any Church, but will cast dirt with their heals upon the face of that Church by imputations (albeit never so false) against their general Conversation,
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Therefore doth Auguistin note them to be Trecherously seditious: Germany gave the world sufficient Arguments hereof, by the miserable combustions raised by the Anabaptisticall faction among them:
Therefore does Augustin note them to be Treacherously seditious: Germany gave the world sufficient Arguments hereof, by the miserable combustions raised by the Anabaptistical faction among them:
One I have yet in memory, the words of Jeremiah, Cursed is he that doth the work of the Lord negligently, where immediatly followeth, And cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from Bloud:
One I have yet in memory, the words of Jeremiah, Cursed is he that does the work of the Lord negligently, where immediately follows, And cursed be he that Keepeth back his sword from Blood:
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wherby was ment the vengeance which God would have executed upon Moab, as if they who are now Thorns in the Eyes of States, would afterward prove Goads in their sides:
whereby was meant the vengeance which God would have executed upon Moab, as if they who Are now Thorns in the Eyes of States, would afterwards prove Goads in their sides:
But can any imagine how these contentious ones can presume to shew their faces in broyling the world in this manner? Be it known unto you that however ostentative such Men are,
But can any imagine how these contentious ones can presume to show their faces in broiling the world in this manner? Be it known unto you that however ostentative such Men Are,
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next they arrogate to themselves the shadow of Austerity ▪ Not true austerity, but a shadow of it, which is a Character of Hipocrisie? The Devill himselfe could not deceive Men comming (as I may so say) in his own likenesse,
next they arrogate to themselves the shadow of Austerity ▪ Not true austerity, but a shadow of it, which is a Character of Hypocrisy? The devil himself could not deceive Men coming (as I may so say) in his own likeness,
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so that a Man (in respect of Charity) may look thorow them, and then their Character must be just nothing, otherwise our Apostle will give them a proper one:
so that a Man (in respect of Charity) may look thorough them, and then their Character must be just nothing, otherwise our Apostle will give them a proper one:
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where hee saith of such contentious spirits, Whilst you have Schismes are you not NONLATINALPHABET, Carnall? When therefore wee are to discerne of these, we are not to regard there outwards;
where he Says of such contentious spirits, While you have Schisms Are you not, Carnal? When Therefore we Are to discern of these, we Are not to regard there outward;
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because their Austerity is but a pretended singularity of Devotion in themselves, and tigidity against others, which how spirituall soever it may seeme to be,
Because their Austerity is but a pretended singularity of Devotion in themselves, and tigidity against Others, which how spiritual soever it may seem to be,
even as Heresie it selfe is there termed, which beside attribute Sacrilegious what the appetite of Schismaticks hath always been this way is notorious, whereof somewhat hereafter.
even as Heresy it self is there termed, which beside attribute Sacrilegious what the appetite of Schismatics hath always been this Way is notorious, whereof somewhat hereafter.
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I have reserved for the last place a Character which maketh his case most desperate, called by Auusten maddish obstinacy, of which kind Augustin himselfe had full experience,
I have reserved for the last place a Character which makes his case most desperate, called by Auusten maddish obstinacy, of which kind Augustin himself had full experience,
although they be perswaded, Aristotle his sothisters just whose scope in all Disputes was not verity but victory, especially by holding there one conclusion
although they be persuaded, Aristotle his sothisters just whose scope in all Disputes was not verity but victory, especially by holding there one conclusion
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In a word, these contentions being rise in the Church of Corinth, the scope of the Apostle herein was to preserve the reputation and dignity of this Church.
In a word, these contentions being rise in the Church of Corinth, the scope of the Apostle herein was to preserve the reputation and dignity of this Church.
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I must first being with this scope of the Apostle, who finding these contentious persons seeking division in this Church will have them know that departing from it, was to depart from the Church of God;
I must First being with this scope of the Apostle, who finding these contentious Persons seeking division in this Church will have them know that departing from it, was to depart from the Church of God;
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and suits of Law unto the Courts of Infidels? 1 Cor. 6, 7. Others for their wicked connivance and indulgence towards the Incestious, 1 Cor. 8.5. Others for their vile prophanations in the sacred Assemblies, 1 Cor. 11.32.
and suits of Law unto the Courts of Infidels? 1 Cor. 6, 7. Others for their wicked connivance and indulgence towards the Incestuous, 1 Cor. 8.5. Others for their vile profanations in the sacred Assemblies, 1 Cor. 11.32.
yea or not Schismatick almost who at the first hearing of thus much would not judge this Corinth, to have been a Sinagoge of Satan, rather then so much as to carry the title of a Church, what would our Apostle have said to this objection if he had been now a live;
yea or not Schismatic almost who At the First hearing of thus much would not judge this Corinth, to have been a Synagogue of Satan, rather then so much as to carry the title of a Church, what would our Apostle have said to this objection if he had been now a live;
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verily the same which he said in the inscription of this his Epistle to the Corinthians, when he wrote thus, Paul an Apostle of Jesus Christ to the Church of God (where) in Corinth: Corinth therefore was then the Church of God.
verily the same which he said in the inscription of this his Epistle to the Corinthians, when he wrote thus, Paul an Apostle of jesus christ to the Church of God (where) in Corinth: Corinth Therefore was then the Church of God.
You have heard of the resemblances which have been made of Gods Church, as namely that it is compared unto a Field, wherein are sowen Tares as well as Wheate;
You have herd of the resemblances which have been made of God's Church, as namely that it is compared unto a Field, wherein Are sown Tares as well as Wheat;
But the example of Christ may be our best direction, who since his Ascention into Heaven, sent his Messages to the seven Angels of the seven Churches in Asia, charging five of them with their severall faultes, Apo. 2. & 3. Saying, I have something against thee:
But the Exampl of christ may be our best direction, who since his Ascension into Heaven, sent his Messages to the seven Angels of the seven Churches in Asia, charging five of them with their several Faults, Apostle 2. & 3. Saying, I have something against thee:
These Angels by Antiquity were termed Bishops, albeit ill Bishops, now let us see the processe of Christ against them, doth he deprive them at the first;
These Angels by Antiquity were termed Bishops, albeit ill Bishops, now let us see the process of christ against them, does he deprive them At the First;
No, but gives them their particular admonitions, denouncing their removall, except they should Repent. Nor doth he threaten the Innocents together with the Delinquents:
No, but gives them their particular admonitions, denouncing their removal, except they should repent. Nor does he threaten the Innocents together with the Delinquents:
much lesse doth he denounce eradication of the Office, because of their abuse of it; no, but by reprehending their vices only, he thereby justifieth their Offices.
much less does he denounce eradication of the Office, Because of their abuse of it; no, but by reprehending their vices only, he thereby Justifieth their Offices.
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In a word, I should but aske any of these refractories, wherein all their reading of the book of God, from the beginning of Genesis, unto the end of the Apocalips, they ever found a free and visible Church, wherin there was not a mixture of Godly and Wicked professors.
In a word, I should but ask any of these refractories, wherein all their reading of the book of God, from the beginning of Genesis, unto the end of the Apocalypse, they ever found a free and visible Church, wherein there was not a mixture of Godly and Wicked professors.
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Which words we say, did consequently infer both a confutation of the errors of Schismaticks and likewise a condemnation of their practise; we begin with our confutation.
Which words we say, did consequently infer both a confutation of the errors of Schismatics and likewise a condemnation of their practice; we begin with our confutation.
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But first, we must understand their criminations against our Church, the principall are these; her Constitutions, Episcopacy, Ceremonies and Liturgies:
But First, we must understand their criminations against our Church, the principal Are these; her Constitutions, Episcopacy, Ceremonies and Liturgies:
Against the first, we shall answer by way of appeale, as our Apostle instructeth, namely, unto the Custome of the Apostles themselves, or of other the acknowledged Churches of God.
Against the First, we shall answer by Way of appeal, as our Apostle Instructeth, namely, unto the Custom of the Apostles themselves, or of other the acknowledged Churches of God.
Are Constitutions unlawfull? We appeale to the Apostles and there Constitutions against eating of strangled or bloud, Act. 15. and for brevity sake, we challenge all our opposites, to bring us the example of any one publick peaceable constituted Church in all the Christian World, wherein there were not inacted Constitutions to regulate the Churches by;
are Constitutions unlawful? We appeal to the Apostles and there Constitutions against eating of strangled or blood, Act. 15. and for brevity sake, we challenge all our opposites, to bring us the Exampl of any one public peaceable constituted Church in all the Christian World, wherein there were not enacted Constitutions to regulate the Churches by;
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we shall not except herein the Church of God at Geneva: Beza a famous Pastor in that Church, wished that, They who oppose the Constitutions of the Church might be punished as the ennemies to the Church.
we shall not except herein the Church of God At Geneva: Beza a famous Pastor in that Church, wished that, They who oppose the Constitutions of the Church might be punished as the enemies to the Church.
for we (for the lawfulnesse thereof) dare appeale unto the Apostles institution of it, to Christ his approbation already spoken off, to the universall practise thereof throughout the whole Christian world,
for we (for the lawfulness thereof) Dare appeal unto the Apostles Institution of it, to christ his approbation already spoken off, to the universal practice thereof throughout the Whole Christian world,
as Jerome speake, even the compasse and breadth of Christianity, for this time as also for its length in the continuance of it Vniversally, untill this last Age:
as Jerome speak, even the compass and breadth of Christianity, for this time as also for its length in the Continuance of it Universally, until this last Age:
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Thirdly, concerning the lawfulnesse of significant Ceremonies, likewise we appeale to this our Apostle, who saith here against the Schismaticks, We have no such Custome:
Thirdly, Concerning the lawfulness of significant Ceremonies, likewise we appeal to this our Apostle, who Says Here against the Schismatics, We have no such Custom:
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You need not turne many leaves to find his Iudgement, it is expresly set down in the 14 and 15 Verses, immediatly before this Text as an occasion thereof, requiring that The Man should be uncovered, in the Assembly for Divine service, to represent his soveraignty over his wife;
You need not turn many leaves to find his Judgement, it is expressly Set down in the 14 and 15 Verses, immediately before this Text as an occasion thereof, requiring that The Man should be uncovered, in the Assembly for Divine service, to represent his sovereignty over his wife;
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Beside that the Apostle hath prescribed rules for regulating the Ceremonies of the Church, one whereof is Edification, and what is edificant the same is also significant: whereunto we say, all the chiefe Protestant Divines of severall Churches have subscribed.
Beside that the Apostle hath prescribed rules for regulating the Ceremonies of the Church, one whereof is Edification, and what is edificant the same is also significant: whereunto we say, all the chief Protestant Divines of several Churches have subscribed.
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One word of the by, What if the uncovering of our Heads (as then) were continued in our Church still, could it be called an Innovation, which is not now invented,
One word of the by, What if the uncovering of our Heads (as then) were continued in our Church still, could it be called an Innovation, which is not now invented,
as though we might not appeale herin to our Saviour Christ, delivering the the Apostles that set forme, which we call the Lords Prayer, saying, Pray you thus our Father, &c. Yea (say they) it is said, Pray Thus, not pray This, that is, to make it a Patterne for othe Prayers,
as though we might not appeal Herein to our Saviour christ, delivering thee the Apostles that Set Form, which we call the lords Prayer, saying, Pray you thus our Father, etc. Yea (say they) it is said, Pray Thus, not pray This, that is, to make it a Pattern for other Prayers,
and not to be used as a Prayer it selfe, we desire that S. Luke may moderate the matter, who related Christs Words in this manner, viz. When you Pray say, Our Father, &c. And is not there that [ Our Father, This, ] which now they were commanded to pray? Again although it were a forme for other Prayers,
and not to be used as a Prayer it self, we desire that S. Lycia may moderate the matter, who related Christ Words in this manner, viz. When you Pray say, Our Father, etc. And is not there that [ Our Father, This, ] which now they were commanded to pray? Again although it were a Form for other Prayers,
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It must be some new conceipt sure, which hath ingendered this Innovation, They thinke perhaps that the command, being Pray Thus or This, in our former sense, would exclude all other formes of Prayer excepting This, which scruple ariseth from an inconsideration, not to observe that Christ his Answer was directed to the intention of the Apostles,
It must be Some new conceit sure, which hath engendered this Innovation, They think perhaps that the command, being Pray Thus or This, in our former sense, would exclude all other forms of Prayer excepting This, which scruple arises from an inconsideration, not to observe that christ his Answer was directed to the intention of the Apostles,
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The sense then is, When you shall use a Prayer of mine own prescription, Pray thus, so that this kind of direction for that one forme can be no exclusion of all other:
The sense then is, When you shall use a Prayer of mine own prescription, Pray thus, so that this kind of direction for that one Form can be no exclusion of all other:
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He that taketh from his friend own hand a speciall token of Remembrance in his absence, is not thereby forbid to make use of other Memorandums, which he might have had otherwise.
He that Takes from his friend own hand a special token of Remembrance in his absence, is not thereby forbid to make use of other Memoranda, which he might have had otherwise.
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Easie it were to mention the Greek and Latine Liturgies of the antient Churches, I rather shall instance in one, which may be satisfactory in it selfe:
Easy it were to mention the Greek and Latin Liturgies of the ancient Churches, I rather shall instance in one, which may be satisfactory in it self:
The Emperor Trajan appointed Pliny to be one of the Inquisitors to search out the behaviours of Christians, especially when they were exercised in their Religious Assemblies and Devotions, and to certifie:
The Emperor Trajan appointed pliny to be one of the Inquisitors to search out the behaviours of Christians, especially when they were exercised in their Religious Assemblies and Devotions, and to certify:
His certificat was this, The Christians (saith he) assembling in private places, among other Prayers, have one for your Highnesse, Praying God to grant you long life, a faithfull Senate, a strong Army, and a Peaceable People:
His certificate was this, The Christians (Says he) assembling in private places, among other Prayers, have one for your Highness, Praying God to grant you long life, a faithful Senate, a strong Army, and a Peaceable People:
when hee called them slanderous: as first for calling our Constitutions, concerning Doctrine, Popish ; notwithstanding they manifoldly and manifestly make against both Pope and popery;
when he called them slanderous: as First for calling our Constitutions, Concerning Doctrine, Popish; notwithstanding they manifoldly and manifestly make against both Pope and popery;
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And shall Episcopacy bee also called Popish without a slander seeing, that the Pope himselfe wil be reddy herein to give the Schismatike the lye, telling that he doth allow for Popish Bishop, none but such as shall have immediate dependance upon himselfe, their Pope, by acknowledging him the universall Bishop of all Bishops:
And shall Episcopacy be also called Popish without a slander seeing, that the Pope himself will be ready herein to give the Schismatic the lie, telling that he does allow for Popish Bishop, none but such as shall have immediate dependence upon himself, their Pope, by acknowledging him the universal Bishop of all Bishops:
A transcendent title which all our Bishops since the Reformation, have utterly abhor'd, and have abandoned h•s whole Papall jurisdiction, all of them even unto death,
A transcendent title which all our Bishops since the Reformation, have utterly abhorred, and have abandoned h•s Whole Papal jurisdiction, all of them even unto death,
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Secondly, Superstitiousnesse the next crimination, and is one degree above Popish, because wee cannot say that every Popish act is superstitious, this they impute to our Liturgie and Ceremonies;
Secondly, Superstitiousness the next crimination, and is one degree above Popish, Because we cannot say that every Popish act is superstitious, this they impute to our Liturgy and Ceremonies;
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nor was it the having of an Alter for which St. Paul reproved the Athenians, when he called them superstitious Aols 17. but the opinion of honouring a God thereby, they knew not whom:
nor was it the having of an Altar for which Saint Paul reproved the Athenians, when he called them superstitious Aols 17. but the opinion of honouring a God thereby, they knew not whom:
and we shall easily see their slanderous lying also, for behold our Church in her service Booke, doth make knowne to all the world that shee doth detest the superstition of the Romish Ceremonies, by condemning their superstitious opinions.
and we shall Easily see their slanderous lying also, for behold our Church in her service Book, does make known to all the world that she does detest the Superstition of the Romish Ceremonies, by condemning their superstitious opinions.
Yea and besides she instructeth her Reader that she hath professedly purged her Liturgie of all those Lees and dregges of superstitious opinion of Papists;
Yea and beside she Instructeth her Reader that she hath professedly purged her Liturgy of all those Lees and dregs of superstitious opinion of Papists;
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the same hath been continually used in the Romish Masse, beseeching God that hee would admit of them and their devotions, Non tanquam aestimater meriti, sed tanquam veniae largitor, Not as an esteemer of merit,
the same hath been continually used in the Romish Mass, beseeching God that he would admit of them and their devotions, Non tanquam aestimater Merit, sed tanquam Veniae Largitor, Not as an esteemer of merit,
wherein the Romish, will they, nill they disclaime all conceipt of merit in their publike Liturgie, which is a condignity of a work by the exact Law of Gods;
wherein the Romish, will they, nill they disclaim all conceit of merit in their public Liturgy, which is a condignity of a work by the exact Law of God's;
justice deserving an eternall reward, which merit notwithstanding they maintaine in their new Romish Creed, and bookes of controversies as an Article of their faith;
Justice deserving an Eternal reward, which merit notwithstanding they maintain in their new Romish Creed, and books of controversies as an Article of their faith;
howbeit, This sentence was that which brought the great Cardinall Bellarmine upon his knees: when after his long and large dispute about justification by perfection of workes;
howbeit, This sentence was that which brought the great Cardinal Bellarmine upon his knees: when After his long and large dispute about justification by perfection of works;
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then is not this prayer therefore to be called Popish, because used in Popery, but ought she not? Then doe they fondly affirme shee ought not use a forme of prayer, which is both wholsome for him that prayeth,
then is not this prayer Therefore to be called Popish, Because used in Popery, but ought she not? Then do they fondly affirm she ought not use a Form of prayer, which is both wholesome for him that Prayeth,
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I have insisted on this point, because it may justifie our whole Liturgy against the censuring of a rite Popish for that it was used in that popish Church.
I have insisted on this point, Because it may justify our Whole Liturgy against the censuring of a rite Popish for that it was used in that popish Church.
But there next blow is harder, condemning such rites, because abused by Papist•, albeit not ignorant that herein wee can justly appeale not onely to the custome of ancient Churches of Christ,
But there next blow is harder, condemning such Rites, Because abused by Papist•, albeit not ignorant that herein we can justly appeal not only to the custom of ancient Churches of christ,
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but even to their owne schismaticall assemblies, for the Primitive Fathers, at the first dawing of publike peace in the Church, began to convert the Temples of Pagans, (although they had beene the brothell houses of devils) into the Houses of God consecreated to his worship;
but even to their own Schismatical assemblies, for the Primitive Father's, At the First dawing of public peace in the Church, began to convert the Temples of Pagans, (although they had been the brothel houses of Devils) into the Houses of God consecreated to his worship;
And our opposites themselves can sometimes bee contented to use these Churches wherein was professed and practised that Popish Liturgy, which they (and justly) inveighed against as indeed Idolatrous, which is the blackest brand that can bee put upon any worshippers:
And our opposites themselves can sometime be contented to use these Churches wherein was professed and practised that Popish Liturgy, which they (and justly) inveighed against as indeed Idolatrous, which is the Blackest brand that can be put upon any worshippers:
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This they do because of two kind of kneelings, one at the administration of the holy Communion, the other of bowing at the hearing of the name of Jesus: To the first our answer is, that Papists will not approach to our Sacraments;
This they do Because of two kind of kneelings, one At the administration of the holy Communion, the other of bowing At the hearing of the name of jesus: To the First our answer is, that Papists will not approach to our Sacraments;
and also the professed Protestants, believing that there is therein no corporall presence of Christ, cannot adore that as Christ which they know is not Christ,
and also the professed Protestants, believing that there is therein no corporal presence of christ, cannot adore that as christ which they know is not christ,
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and therefore can as impossible bee Idolatrous, as the Papists in the worshipping their breaden God, cannot possibly but be, our reason is that that was an Article of Faith in the Primitive Churches of God, whereunto we may justly appeale in a doctrine never to be repealed. It is this:
and Therefore can as impossible be Idolatrous, as the Papists in the worshipping their breaden God, cannot possibly but be, our reason is that that was an Article of Faith in the Primitive Churches of God, whereunto we may justly appeal in a Doctrine never to be repealed. It is this:
That it is impossible for any Creature to be in two places at once, not excepting the sacred body of Christ, which their Catholike doctrine they professed for two causes, one to avouch the prerogative of God, to whom the existence in diverse places at one time is properly essentiall:
That it is impossible for any Creature to be in two places At once, not excepting the sacred body of christ, which their Catholic Doctrine they professed for two Causes, one to avouch the prerogative of God, to whom the existence in diverse places At one time is properly essential:
First, that the spirit of God was at one time in diverse Prophets, Jeremie in Judea, Daniell in Babylon, Ezechiel in Chobar, this in the Old Testament, accordingly in the New, the same spirit of God, at one and the same time, was in the Apostles,
First, that the Spirit of God was At one time in diverse prophets, Jeremiah in Judea, Daniell in Babylon, Ezechiel in Chobar, this in the Old Testament, accordingly in the New, the same Spirit of God, At one and the same time, was in the Apostles,
Because they maintained that Truth against the Hereticks of their time, who impugned the essential properties of Christs body, with one Article of ancient Faith doth strangle more all the virall parts of the Romish Masse worship.
Because they maintained that Truth against the Heretics of their time, who impugned the essential properties of Christ body, with one Article of ancient Faith does strangle more all the viral parts of the Romish Mass worship.
Beloved Brethren, I appeale to every Conscience of Man when I heare mention of my Saviour, my heart is inwardly lift up to reverence the person of Christ in my soule,
beloved Brothers, I appeal to every Conscience of Man when I hear mention of my Saviour, my heart is inwardly lift up to Reverence the person of christ in my soul,
least they might make any Image of him (the high way to an Idolatrous worship) commanded them to remember, that when he manifested his presence among them, you saw no shape (said hee,) how then did they perceive his presence? he tells them, you heard only a voyce:
lest they might make any Image of him (the high Way to an Idolatrous worship) commanded them to Remember, that when he manifested his presence among them, you saw no shape (said he,) how then did they perceive his presence? he tells them, you herd only a voice:
now what gout it is that hindereth, whether of prid, or lasinesse or perversnesse, I know not, This I know, that take away the outward forme of Devotion, the inward will sooner coole:
now what gout it is that hindereth, whither of pride, or laziness or perverseness, I know not, This I know, that take away the outward Form of Devotion, the inward will sooner cool:
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Our second remaineth, which is the condemnation of their practises, yet before I can enter upon it, I would gladly be understood concerning the premises,
Our second remains, which is the condemnation of their practises, yet before I can enter upon it, I would gladly be understood Concerning the premises,
namely that I have not so pleaded for Ceremonies and Litturgy as to prejudice the wisdome of them, who by just Ecclesiasticall Order shall so regulate these matters,
namely that I have not so pleaded for Ceremonies and Liturgy as to prejudice the Wisdom of them, who by just Ecclesiastical Order shall so regulate these matters,
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In the interim, it cannot be offensive that the Child after so much vile ugly aspersions cast upon our Mother, should vindicate her honour, by whom, through the blessing and mercy of GOD;
In the interim, it cannot be offensive that the Child After so much vile ugly Aspersions cast upon our Mother, should vindicate her honour, by whom, through the blessing and mercy of GOD;
Wee have no such Custome, nor the Churches of God. These words necessarily implying that they who are contentious against the Customes of the Apostles,
we have no such Custom, nor the Churches of God. These words necessarily implying that they who Are contentious against the Customs of the Apostles,
and Churches of God, doe by their separation from her, make themselves Advesaries against the Church, against her members, against God and against their owne soules these foure.
and Churches of God, do by their separation from her, make themselves Adversaries against the Church, against her members, against God and against their own Souls these foure.
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In which figure there is this truth, That Christ, who gave his naturall body for His Mysticall body, which is his Church, will require a severe accompt of them who shall rent the peace of the Church.
In which figure there is this truth, That christ, who gave his natural body for His Mystical body, which is his Church, will require a severe account of them who shall rend the peace of the Church.
The liberty of the Church (by the confession of all Christian Churches, none excepted) is a power in GODS Church to order things indifferent according to the Apostolicall rules, of Decencie, order and edification, whereupon wee make bold to call these contentious men,
The liberty of the Church (by the Confessi of all Christian Churches, none excepted) is a power in GOD'S Church to order things indifferent according to the Apostolical rules, of Decency, order and edification, whereupon we make bold to call these contentious men,
That Admirable Man of God, and Pastor in the Church of God in Geneva, whom without preface of honour, I cannot name, to wit Calv. upon the words of Deutronomie, wherein Gods People were forbid to make any compacts with the Heathen:
That Admirable Man of God, and Pastor in the Church of God in Geneva, whom without preface of honour, I cannot name, to wit Calvin upon the words of Deuteronomy, wherein God's People were forbid to make any compacts with the Heathen:
which (being no morrall but onely a judiciall Law, and therefore was not to bee exacted now of Christians) reflecting upon the libertie of Christians in their use of Ecclesiasticall rites, gave this caution, that none urge to vehemently this against Ceremonies according unto the Apostles doctrine;
which (being no moral but only a judicial Law, and Therefore was not to be exacted now of Christians) reflecting upon the liberty of Christians in their use of Ecclesiastical Rites, gave this caution, that none urge to vehemently this against Ceremonies according unto the Apostles Doctrine;
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wherein condemning them who tooke away the Christian libertie of eating meates by these and their contrary prescripts, Eate not, taste not, handle not:
wherein condemning them who took away the Christian liberty of eating Meats by these and their contrary prescripts, Eat not, taste not, handle not:
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whereas our Apostle held it necessary to admonish all Christians to take heed they give no scandall to the Church of God, 1 Cor. 10. bee this spoken to the Sectarists who make themselves scandalous against the Church, rather than endure any the least of this which they call the scandalls in the Church.
whereas our Apostle held it necessary to admonish all Christians to take heed they give no scandal to the Church of God, 1 Cor. 10. bee this spoken to the Sectarists who make themselves scandalous against the Church, rather than endure any the least of this which they call the scandals in the Church.
for take away Unitie, and all Sympathy is dissolved, which is a compassionate assertion one to each other, which the Apostles sheweth in his comparison betwixt the Church of God and Mans body, wherein the Members doe mutually rejoyce and greene at the joy or griefe of each other, in so much as,
for take away Unity, and all sympathy is dissolved, which is a compassionate assertion one to each other, which the Apostles shows in his comparison betwixt the Church of God and men body, wherein the Members do mutually rejoice and green At the joy or grief of each other, in so much as,
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if the Heele bee prickt the tongue cryes I am hurt, and every part of the body if it were a tongue would cry the same, I am hurt, this is called the sympathy of the members of the body:
if the Heel be pricked the tongue cries I am hurt, and every part of the body if it were a tongue would cry the same, I am hurt, this is called the Sympathy of the members of the body:
For Ecclesiasticall records tell us that the Originall of Schismes hath been that he who (according to the first Character of the contentious person) did make ostentation of his owne worthinesse and found not respect from Governours in the Church;
For Ecclesiastical records tell us that the Original of Schisms hath been that he who (according to the First Character of the contentious person) did make ostentation of his own worthiness and found not respect from Governors in the Church;
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But what now? Our Apostle, according to the former comparison of members of the Church and parts of mans naturall body, wishing the contentation of every part,
But what now? Our Apostle, according to the former comparison of members of the Church and parts of men natural body, wishing the contentation of every part,
But in these times the hand and foot both mutine cause they are not eyes and except our Coblers and Weavers bee allowed for Ministers, they will acknowledge no head nor member;
But in these times the hand and foot both mutiny cause they Are not eyes and except our Cobblers and Weavers be allowed for Ministers, they will acknowledge no head nor member;
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how these should receive so much tolleration any where within this Church I know not, except men thought themselves worthy to bee led with blinde guides:
how these should receive so much toleration any where within this Church I know not, except men Thought themselves worthy to be led with blind guides:
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notwithstanding make themselves Popish, yea very Popes, for this is the excellency which the Pope of Room boasteth of, that he is the supreame and sole infallible Iudge in matters of Doctrine;
notwithstanding make themselves Popish, yea very Popes, for this is the excellency which the Pope of Room boasts of, that he is the supreme and sole infallible Judge in matters of Doctrine;
that is, whensoever the Pope determineth any doctrine, his judgement is infallible, whether he use diligence to try the Truth or not, which is flatly the heresie of Enthusiasticks.
that is, whensoever the Pope determineth any Doctrine, his judgement is infallible, whither he use diligence to try the Truth or not, which is flatly the heresy of Enthusiastics.
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And the God of these Churches is called the God of Peace; and so stiled by Saint Paul almost in every Epistle, a• Romans 15.13. in his blessing to them, The God of Peace be with you all, 2 Cor. 13.11. He joyneth blessing and admonition together:
And the God of these Churches is called the God of Peace; and so styled by Saint Paul almost in every Epistle, a• Romans 15.13. in his blessing to them, The God of Peace be with you all, 2 Cor. 13.11. He Joineth blessing and admonition together:
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Live in Peace and the God of Love and Peace be with you, Phil. 4.7. Hee prayeth, That their hearts and mindes may bee possessed with Gods peace: 2 Thess. 3.16. His Prayer to the Thessalonians is That God would give them peace, NONLATINALPHABET alwayes and by all meanes: Peace is a Iewell.
Live in Peace and the God of Love and Peace be with you, Philip 4.7. He Prayeth, That their hearts and minds may be possessed with God's peace: 2 Thess 3.16. His Prayer to the Thessalonians is That God would give them peace, always and by all means: Peace is a Jewel.
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But to what end is this? even to know that he that is enemy to the Peace of God is also enemy to the God of peace. For 1 Cor. 14.33. For God is not the God NONLATINALPHABET, that is, of Tumultuousnesse confusednesse:
But to what end is this? even to know that he that is enemy to the Peace of God is also enemy to the God of peace. For 1 Cor. 14.33. For God is not the God, that is, of Tumultuousness confusedness:
for when hee condemne, the Sacrilegious Iew in comparison of the Idolatrous Gentill, it must bee held either (as the Schoole speaketh) an argument ab aequali: that is, thou Sacrileger, art as ill as the Idolater is:
for when he condemn, the Sacrilegious Iew in comparison of the Idolatrous Gentle, it must be held either (as the School speaks) an argument ab aequali: that is, thou Sacrileger, art as ill as the Idolater is:
or else a minori: thou art worst, wherefore how ever these contentious men may maske themselves, under the visard of Religion and Austerity in abhorring popery, superstition,
or Else a minori: thou art worst, Wherefore how ever these contentious men may mask themselves, under the Wizard of Religion and Austerity in abhorring popery, Superstition,
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or Idolatry, yet are they in one respect farre worse than the other, in as much as experience of all times hath proved that the Idolater was alwayes a Reverencer of some Diety,
or Idolatry, yet Are they in one respect Far Worse than the other, in as much as experience of all times hath proved that the Idolater was always a Reverencer of Some Diety,
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nor ever was a Superstitious Atheist heard of, although contrarily when hath been of any Atheist who was not Sacrilegious, that is, a rober of Gods right.
nor ever was a Superstitious Atheist herd of, although contrarily when hath been of any Atheist who was not Sacrilegious, that is, a rober of God's right.
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because whosoever by contention maketh himselfe an adversary to the Church of the God of Peace, doth therein make the God of Peace of the Church an Adversary to himselfe and what must his reward then bee but here sorrow and anguish of soule,
Because whosoever by contention makes himself an adversary to the Church of the God of Peace, does therein make the God of Peace of the Church an Adversary to himself and what must his reward then be but Here sorrow and anguish of soul,
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Calvin. Institut. lib. 4. c. 1. §. 16. ex August. lib. 3. contra Parm. Illi filii mali qui non odio iniquitatem alienarum sed stud•o contentionum suarum infirmas plebes, jactantia sui nominis ir•etitas, vel totas trabere, vel ce•te devidere affectant, superbia, tumidi, pervicatia vefani, calumniis insidiosi, sed•tionibus tumulenti, quine luce veritatis carere osiendantur umbram rigidae severitatis ostend•ntes ad sacrilegiem Schismatis & occasionem praecisionis.
calvin. Institute. lib. 4. c. 1. §. 16. ex August. lib. 3. contra Parm. Illi Sons mali qui non odio iniquitatem alienarum sed stud•o contentionum suarum infirmas plebes, jactantia sui Nominis ir•etitas, vel totas trabere, vel ce•te devidere affectant, superbia, tumidi, pervicatia vefani, calumniis insidiosi, sed•tionibus tumulenti, quine luce veritatis career osiendantur umbram rigidae severitatis ostend•ntes ad sacrilegiem Schisms & occasionem praecisionis.
