The true mark of the beast, or, The present degeneracy of the Church of Rome from the faith once delivered to the saints a sermon on November 5, 1681 / by Edward Pelling ...
when they Comment upon the Fathers, if they meet with any little passage, though it be but the clink of a word, that seems to favour their Errors, to catch hold on it presently,
when they Comment upon the Father's, if they meet with any little passage, though it be but the clink of a word, that seems to favour their Errors, to catch hold on it presently,
and either willingly mistake, or studiously wrest the place contrary to the true sense of the Author:) so when they are Commenting upon the Scriptures, if they light upon any one Text, which with all their Art and Skill they can but take advantage by, to plead from it,
and either willingly mistake, or studiously wrest the place contrary to the true sense of the Author:) so when they Are Commenting upon the Scriptures, if they Light upon any one Text, which with all their Art and Skill they can but take advantage by, to plead from it,
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and to Hallow their Impieties, they run away strait with an NONLATINALPHABET, glad that they have found a booty, a dainty and strong Argument for their Cause.
and to Hallow their Impieties, they run away strait with an, glad that they have found a booty, a dainty and strong Argument for their Cause.
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But if St. Paul, the great Apostle of the Gentiles, an Apostle, that together with Peter preached and suffered Martyrdome at Rome, an Apostle to whose Writings the Protestants do frequently Appeal,
But if Saint Paul, the great Apostle of the Gentiles, an Apostle, that together with Peter preached and suffered Martyrdom At Room, an Apostle to whose Writings the Protestants do frequently Appeal,
and whose Epistles some of the Romanists have been very angry with, because they do too much favour the Hereticks (as they have been pleased to say;) if this Great man did so commend the Faith of the Church of Rome, as he doth in this Text;
and whose Epistles Some of the Romanists have been very angry with, Because they do too much favour the Heretics (as they have been pleased to say;) if this Great man did so commend the Faith of the Church of Rome, as he does in this Text;
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Can any thing be Higher than this? and yet what a slight Pedestal is it, which this Tower of Babel stands upon? Indeed St. Paul had reason to Praise the Church of Rome in His time,
Can any thing be Higher than this? and yet what a slight Pedestal is it, which this Tower of Babel Stands upon? Indeed Saint Paul had reason to Praise the Church of Room in His time,
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Let it be granted too, (because the words of Hegesippus seem to argue it) that the Bishops of Rome were in His days of the same true Faith with the Bishops of other Churches.
Let it be granted too, (Because the words of Hegesippus seem to argue it) that the Bishops of Room were in His days of the same true Faith with the Bishops of other Churches.
Let it be allowed too, that even in Iraeneus 's time, that Church kept the Apostles Tradition; meaning, that Doctrine which the Apostles had once for all delivered unto the Saints.
Let it be allowed too, that even in Irenaeus is time, that Church kept the Apostles Tradition; meaning, that Doctrine which the Apostles had once for all Delivered unto the Saints.
Nay, I see no danger if we go further yet, and allow, that those Commendations which St. Cyprian, Jerome, and others of the fourth Century gave of that Church, were not meer Complements;
Nay, I see no danger if we go further yet, and allow, that those Commendations which Saint Cyprian, Jerome, and Others of the fourth Century gave of that Church, were not mere Compliments;
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but that she was so Faithful in the main, that she could not easily, or would not willingly be guilty of Persidiousness, especially in cases of moment:
but that she was so Faithful in the main, that she could not Easily, or would not willingly be guilty of Perfidiousness, especially in cases of moment:
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and yet this is the thing which many unwary Romanists now take for granted, that since the Faith of their Church was once right and sound (which St. Paul doth here intimate,
and yet this is the thing which many unwary Romanists now take for granted, that since the Faith of their Church was once right and found (which Saint Paul does Here intimate,
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And according to this rate Cornelius à Lapide the Jesuite, doth reckon in his notes upon my Text, That the Faith of the Roman Church was sound in St. Paul 's time, amd so down to St. Jerome's time, and so by necessary consequence unto this time;
And according to this rate Cornelius à Lapide the Jesuit, does reckon in his notes upon my Text, That the Faith of the Roman Church was found in Saint Paul is time, and so down to Saint Jerome's time, and so by necessary consequence unto this time;
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And therefore I shall take occasion from the Text, and the Day, to shew you these following things in Order: 1. What that Faith was which St. Paul here commendeth.
And Therefore I shall take occasion from the Text, and the Day, to show you these following things in Order: 1. What that Faith was which Saint Paul Here commends.
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2. That it was possible for this their Faith to be altered and corrupted in After-ages. 3. That the Ancient Faith of the Church of Rome hath been de facto Actually corrupted. 4. That a Reformation of those Corruptions was on our side Justifiable.
2. That it was possible for this their Faith to be altered and corrupted in Afterages. 3. That the Ancient Faith of the Church of Room hath been de facto Actually corrupted. 4. That a Reformation of those Corruptions was on our side Justifiable.
for as there was but One Lord, so there was but One Faith over the whole Christian World, Ephes. 4. 5. And the Reason why St. Paul with Thankfulness takes notice of the Romans Faith was, not because it was Other, or more Excellent than that which was received in other places,
for as there was but One Lord, so there was but One Faith over the Whole Christian World, Ephesians 4. 5. And the Reason why Saint Paul with Thankfulness Takes notice of the Romans Faith was, not Because it was Other, or more Excellent than that which was received in other places,
but because Rome, being the great Imperial City, whereunto the world was necessitated to have recourse, the Christian Faith was likely thence to Disseminate it self every where over all the parts of the Empire in a very short time.
but Because Room, being the great Imperial city, whereunto the world was necessitated to have recourse, the Christian Faith was likely thence to Disseminate it self every where over all the parts of the Empire in a very short time.
Now if we enquire particularly what that Faith was, we shall find it to have been this, viz. A Confession of the Necessary and Important Doctrines of Christianity;
Now if we inquire particularly what that Faith was, we shall find it to have been this, viz. A Confessi of the Necessary and Important Doctrines of Christianity;
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A Belief of those Main and Fundamental Truths, touching the Divine Nature and Authority of our Blessed Saviour, touching the things which he did and suffered for the Salvation of the world,
A Belief of those Main and Fundamental Truths, touching the Divine Nature and authority of our Blessed Saviour, touching the things which he did and suffered for the Salvation of the world,
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and touching those inestimable Blessings which wereconsequent hereunto, as the Sanctification of our hearts by the Holy Spirit, the Remission of our Sins,
and touching those inestimable Blessings which wereconsequent hereunto, as the Sanctification of our hearts by the Holy Spirit, the Remission of our Sins,
These are the Grand Articles of the Christian Faith, and they are summed up in that short Collection of Christian Verities, which we call the Apostles Creed,
These Are the Grand Articles of the Christian Faith, and they Are summed up in that short Collection of Christian Verities, which we call the Apostles Creed,
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because (whether they themselves compiled that Collection or no) it contains those main Points and Doctrines which the Apostles preached at Rome, and in all places beside,
Because (whither they themselves compiled that Collection or not) it contains those main Points and Doctrines which the Apostles preached At Room, and in all places beside,
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for when St. Paul preached at Athens, they were the Fundamental & Substantial Doctrines of Christianity which he taught, viz. Jesus, and the Resurrection, as St. Luke tells us, Act. 17. 18. And when the great Apostle wrote to the Corinthian Church, he told them, what that Gospel was which he had received himself,
for when Saint Paul preached At Athens, they were the Fundamental & Substantial Doctrines of Christianity which he taught, viz. jesus, and the Resurrection, as Saint Lycia tells us, Act. 17. 18. And when the great Apostle wrote to the Corinthian Church, he told them, what that Gospel was which he had received himself,
and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures, 1 Cor. 15. 1, 2, 3, 4. Nay, writing to That Church of Rome, whose Ancient Faith we are now considering, he declares what that was, which he and the rest of the Apostles made the common subject of their discourses (to the Romans,
and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures, 1 Cor. 15. 1, 2, 3, 4. Nay, writing to That Church of Rome, whose Ancient Faith we Are now considering, he declares what that was, which he and the rest of the Apostles made the Common Subject of their discourses (to the Roman,
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and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved, Rom. 10. 8, 9. Now can any thing be plainer than this, That the Faith which all the Apostles preach'd, which all Christian Churches receiv'd,
and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved, Rom. 10. 8, 9. Now can any thing be plainer than this, That the Faith which all the Apostles preached, which all Christian Churches received,
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To these, were it necessary to add the Testimonies of Church-writers, I might instance in Tertullian, Athanasius, and divers more, who speaking of the Creed, own'd it to have been the One, only, immoveable and sufficient Rule which all Christians went by;
To these, were it necessary to add the Testimonies of Churchwriters, I might instance in Tertullian, Athanasius, and diverse more, who speaking of the Creed, owned it to have been the One, only, immoveable and sufficient Rule which all Christians went by;
for, rehearsing the Articles of the Creed, he tells us, that That was the Faith which the whole Church over the whole world had received from the Apostles and their Disciples;
for, rehearsing the Articles of the Creed, he tells us, that That was the Faith which the Whole Church over the Whole world had received from the Apostles and their Disciples;
that every Church held, taught, and kept with all diligence and care, and that the Churches in Germany, in Spain, in France, in the Eastern parts of Egypt, in Africk, and in the mid-land parts of the world (which takes in Rome too) did in His dayes believe no other Doctrines,
that every Church held, taught, and kept with all diligence and care, and that the Churches in Germany, in Spain, in France, in the Eastern parts of Egypt, in Africa, and in the midland parts of the world (which Takes in Room too) did in His days believe no other Doctrines,
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than what were contained in the Apostles Creed, and that the Universal Church was One, because the Faith of every Church in the world was one and the same,
than what were contained in the Apostles Creed, and that the Universal Church was One, Because the Faith of every Church in the world was one and the same,
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but multos morbos multa fercula fecerunt, when they came to be Nice, and Luxurious, and would have variety of costly Dishes served up at their Tables, many diseases followed:
but multos Morbos Multa fercula fecerunt, when they Come to be Nicaenae, and Luxurious, and would have variety of costly Dishes served up At their Tables, many diseases followed:
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2. But (to come to our next Point) I know the Church of Rome will by no means hear of this, that She has play'd any Tricks with the Ancient Faith, either by Adding to it,
2. But (to come to our next Point) I know the Church of Room will by no means hear of this, that She has played any Tricks with the Ancient Faith, either by Adding to it,
nor indeed that it was Possible for Her to do it, considering that Singular Prerogative of an Un-erring Judgement which she pretendeth to have above all Churches beside.
nor indeed that it was Possible for Her to do it, considering that Singular Prerogative of an Unerring Judgement which she pretendeth to have above all Churches beside.
but because she had this Honour in the Primitive times, was it impossible for her ever to lose it? Was it Impossible, either for the Sheep in the fold to catch the Bane? or for the Shepherds to fall asleep? or for Wolves to creep in unawares,
but Because she had this Honour in the Primitive times, was it impossible for her ever to loose it? Was it Impossible, either for the Sheep in the fold to catch the Bane? or for the Shepherd's to fallen asleep? or for Wolves to creep in unawares,
as if you should believe, that because the City of London is now well stockt with a Knowing and Honest Clergy, it may not be as ill stockt with a pack of Illiterate and ill men, should Times alter,
as if you should believe, that Because the city of London is now well stocked with a Knowing and Honest Clergy, it may not be as ill stocked with a pack of Illiterate and ill men, should Times altar,
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But this promise belongs not to any One particular National Church, but to the Church in General. 'Tis true also that Christ said, Lo I am with you alwayes,
But this promise belongs not to any One particular National Church, but to the Church in General. It's true also that christ said, Lo I am with you always,
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and we may well wonder, how it should come into the head of any Papist to dream from that Text, that because Peter himself did not utterly forsake the Faith, ergo, it was impossible for Marcellinus to become an Idolator,
and we may well wonder, how it should come into the head of any Papist to dream from that Text, that Because Peter himself did not utterly forsake the Faith, ergo, it was impossible for Marcellinus to become an Idolater,
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of that name) to teach, That there is no Future state of Happiness, nor any Resurrection of the dead? And yet we have proved it upon them, that these things were done and taught,
of that name) to teach, That there is no Future state of Happiness, nor any Resurrection of the dead? And yet we have proved it upon them, that these things were done and taught,
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When St. Paul writing to the Church of Rome, gave her this warning, Be not high minded, but fear, Rom. 11. 20. and when he besought them, to mark such as caused divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which they had learned, Rom. 16. 17. either the Church of Rome was then in danger of being tainted with Scandalous Principles,
When Saint Paul writing to the Church of Rome, gave her this warning, Be not high minded, but Fear, Rom. 11. 20. and when he besought them, to mark such as caused divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine which they had learned, Rom. 16. 17. either the Church of Room was then in danger of being tainted with Scandalous Principles,
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If it be made appear, that the Primitive Faith of the Church of Rome is Actually corrupted and alter'd, that will undeniably prove the Possibility of that thing.
If it be made appear, that the Primitive Faith of the Church of Room is Actually corrupted and altered, that will undeniably prove the Possibility of that thing.
And because this is the main point in debate, which (if proved) will at once take away all their pleas of an Infallible Spirit, all their pretences to Antiquity, all their Arguments against our Reformation,
And Because this is the main point in debate, which (if proved) will At once take away all their pleasant of an Infallible Spirit, all their pretences to Antiquity, all their Arguments against our Reformation,
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and all those Insinuations whereby they beguile Ignorant and Unwary men, I must desire your patience while I insist somewhat largely and particularly upon it.
and all those Insinuations whereby they beguile Ignorant and Unwary men, I must desire your patience while I insist somewhat largely and particularly upon it.
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And for proof hereof I might take notice of one Modern Principle in the Church of Rome, which doth plainly Intimate and Argue a Confession out of their own mouths, that they have alter'd the Old Faith; for the Principle is this, That it lies in the power of their Church, not only to Declare New Articles of Faith, but to Make and Constitute New Creeds,
And for proof hereof I might take notice of one Modern Principle in the Church of Rome, which does plainly Intimate and Argue a Confessi out of their own mouths, that they have altered the Old Faith; for the Principle is this, That it lies in the power of their Church, not only to Declare New Articles of Faith, but to Make and Constitute New Creeds,
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The most Learned Bishop Taylor hath shewed this against them in his Excellent Disswasive from Popery, wherein he observes too, that when Pope Leo the Tenth issued out his Bull against Martin Luther, and condemned him, he condemned him for teaching this, among other things, That it is not in the power of the Church or Pope to make Articles of Faith.
The most Learned Bishop Taylor hath showed this against them in his Excellent Dissuasive from Popery, wherein he observes too, that when Pope Leo the Tenth issued out his Bull against Martin Luther, and condemned him, he condemned him for teaching this, among other things, That it is not in the power of the Church or Pope to make Articles of Faith.
Now, saith my Learned and Judicious Author rightly, It is not Credible they would publish such Invidious and Ill-sounding Doctrine to no purpose, and to serve no End;
Now, Says my Learned and Judicious Author rightly, It is not Credible they would publish such Invidious and Ill-sounding Doctrine to no purpose, and to serve no End;
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and so I shall wave also many Testimonies of some of the Ancients, which are usually and with good Reason brought to prove the plain Innovations in Religion, which are now Taught and Practised in the Roman Church.
and so I shall wave also many Testimonies of Some of the Ancients, which Are usually and with good Reason brought to prove the plain Innovations in Religion, which Are now Taught and Practised in the Roman Church.
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I am willing to take a shorter course (and that which will bring me very home to them) to demonstrate that they have alter'd and adulterated the Primitive Faith, even of their own Church:
I am willing to take a shorter course (and that which will bring me very home to them) to demonstrate that they have altered and adulterated the Primitive Faith, even of their own Church:
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Nor can it well be denied, but they were both of them at Rome; and we may suppose the One to have been the Apostle of the Jewish, the other of the Gentile-Church there.
Nor can it well be denied, but they were both of them At Room; and we may suppose the One to have been the Apostle of the Jewish, the other of the Gentile-Church there.
But now, when the One calls the Scripture a sure word of Prophecy, and requires us to take heed thereunto, 2 Pet. 1. 19. and when the other tells us, that The whole Scripture is given by inspiration of God,
But now, when the One calls the Scripture a sure word of Prophecy, and requires us to take heed thereunto, 2 Pet. 1. 19. and when the other tells us, that The Whole Scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be Perfect, throughly furnisht unto all good works;
and is profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be Perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works;
When St. Peter tells us, That Christ Suffered Once for Sins; and St. Paul agrees to it, That Christ offered up himself a Sacrifice Once, that he was Once offered,
When Saint Peter tells us, That christ Suffered Once for Sins; and Saint Paul agrees to it, That christ offered up himself a Sacrifice Once, that he was Once offered,
And when the other Apostle so often calls the Solid Element in the Sacrament, Bread; how can it be Natural and Real Flesh? and when he commands all men to eat of that Bread, and to drink of that Cup,
And when the other Apostle so often calls the Solid Element in the Sacrament, Bred; how can it be Natural and Real Flesh? and when he commands all men to eat of that Bred, and to drink of that Cup,
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Briesly, when St. Peter teacheth, That the King is Supream, is it not New Doctrine, that He hath a Superior? yet this is a Popish Principle, whosoever they be that believe it, that the King hath any above him,
Briefly, when Saint Peter Teaches, That the King is Supreme, is it not New Doctrine, that He hath a Superior? yet this is a Popish Principle, whosoever they be that believe it, that the King hath any above him,
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whether it be Pope or People. And when we hear both these Great Apostles preaching up the Necessity of Obedience to the Government, the one peremptorily requiring us to Honour the King, and to submit our selves to every Ordinance of man for the Lord's sake;
whither it be Pope or People. And when we hear both these Great Apostles preaching up the Necessity of obedience to the Government, the one peremptorily requiring us to Honour the King, and to submit our selves to every Ordinance of man for the Lord's sake;
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and the other pressing this very home, particularly to the Romans, as if he had foreseen that in after-ages men of the Romish Faith would prove Traytors,
and the other pressing this very home, particularly to the Roman, as if he had foreseen that in Afterages men of the Romish Faith would prove Traitors,
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and taught the world to be Base, did wholly over-look their Bibles? or had a greater veneration for a Cursed Hildebrand, or an Ignatius Loyola, than for that noble pair of Apostles who were the Founders of the Church of Rome? To be sure, we may as soon make the Artick and Antartick Poles to meet,
and taught the world to be Base, did wholly overlook their Bibles? or had a greater veneration for a Cursed Hildebrand, or an Ignatius Loyola, than for that noble pair of Apostles who were the Founders of the Church of Rome? To be sure, we may as soon make the Arctic and Antarctic Poles to meet,
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as ever reconcile the Apostolick Faith with the Faith of our Romanists (though it be not Theirs onely) whereby it is made lawful, forsooth, to depose and destroy Princes, to absolve Subjects from their Oaths of Allegiance (or to Interpret Oaths in a sense that will serve their own Turn) to raise Rebellions, to blow up Parliaments, to murder Magistrates, whom they call Heretical,
as ever reconcile the Apostolic Faith with the Faith of our Romanists (though it be not Theirs only) whereby it is made lawful, forsooth, to depose and destroy Princes, to absolve Subject's from their Oaths of Allegiance (or to Interpret Oaths in a sense that will serve their own Turn) to raise Rebellions, to blow up Parliaments, to murder Magistrates, whom they call Heretical,
as render Nero, Domitian and Dioclesian kind and good-natur'd Cut-throats in comparison. I do not wonder, that the Papists care no more to look into the Scriptures,
as render Nero, Domitian and Diocletian kind and good-natured Cutthroats in comparison. I do not wonder, that the Papists care no more to look into the Scriptures,
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yet let us Examine the Truth of this a little, and setting aside all other Ancient Writers, let us see whether the Old Bishops of Rome themselves, that succeeded the Apostles, will do them any good.
yet let us Examine the Truth of this a little, and setting aside all other Ancient Writers, let us see whither the Old Bishops of Room themselves, that succeeded the Apostles, will do them any good.
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2. Now St. Clement is supposed immediately to have succeeded St. Peter as Bishop of the Jewish Church at Rome; and we have extant two Epistles which go under his name, one whereof is confessedly genuine,
2. Now Saint Clement is supposed immediately to have succeeded Saint Peter as Bishop of the Jewish Church At Room; and we have extant two Epistles which go under his name, one whereof is confessedly genuine,
There had hapned in the Corinthian Church sad Controversies and Schisms (such as are now in the Church of England) about thlngs not appertaining to Salvation.
There had happened in the Corinthian Church sad Controversies and Schisms (such as Are now in the Church of England) about thlngs not appertaining to Salvation.
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for he exprest his desires touching the Criminals at Corinth, that they would yield (or be in Subjection) not to Us (saith He) but to the will of God.
for he expressed his Desires touching the Criminals At Corinth, that they would yield (or be in Subjection) not to Us (Says He) but to the will of God.
This makes it clear, that he claimed no Primacy or Jurisdiction over any Churches but his Own; and the whole Epistle is written, not in a Magisterial style, savouring of any pretence of Dominion over the Corinthians,
This makes it clear, that he claimed no Primacy or Jurisdiction over any Churches but his Own; and the Whole Epistle is written, not in a Magisterial style, savouring of any pretence of Dominion over the Corinthians,
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commends their knowledg of the Scriptures, wishes them diligently to look into the Scriptures, and particularly he recommends to them the first Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. He tells them, That we are justified, not of our selves, nor by our wisdome,
commends their knowledge of the Scriptures, wishes them diligently to look into the Scriptures, and particularly he recommends to them the First Epistle of Saint Paul to the Corinthians. He tells them, That we Are justified, not of our selves, nor by our Wisdom,
And in his other Epistle (which seems to be as genuine as the former) he admires the goodness of God to them, that they did no longer worship Stones, and Wood,
And in his other Epistle (which seems to be as genuine as the former) he admires the Goodness of God to them, that they did not longer worship Stones, and Wood,
whether they that make the Bishop of Rome to be the Universal Pastour of all Churches in the world, that suppress the use of the Holy Bible, that teach Blind Obedience, that talk of Salvation by their own Deserts, that adore Images and Pictures, that preach the Doctrine of Purgatory,
whither they that make the Bishop of Room to be the Universal Pastor of all Churches in the world, that suppress the use of the Holy bible, that teach Blind obedience, that talk of Salvation by their own Deserts, that adore Images and Pictures, that preach the Doctrine of Purgatory,
some arguing that it ought to be kept on the day of the Jews Passeover (which was the Custome in Asia;) others, that it should be kept on the Resurrection-day, (which was the Custome at Rome, and in other Churches.) Upon this, Polycarp (St. John 's Scholar) goes to Rome, and disputes with Anicetus about this and other matters;
Some arguing that it ought to be kept on the day of the jews Passover (which was the Custom in Asia;) Others, that it should be kept on the Resurrection day, (which was the Custom At Room, and in other Churches.) Upon this, Polycarp (Saint John is Scholar) Goes to Room, and disputes with Anicetus about this and other matters;
and to stifle the spreading of that Plague the Gallican Church wrote Letters into Asia, and another they sent to the Pope himself, admonishing him to follow the things which made for Peace:
and to stifle the spreading of that Plague the Gallican Church wrote Letters into Asia, and Another they sent to the Pope himself, admonishing him to follow the things which made for Peace:
And can we imagine, that the world then counted Eleutherius 's Judgment Infallible, when they found him to have been Haeretical? or that Eleutherius himself thought he could not Err,
And can we imagine, that the world then counted Eleutherius is Judgement Infallible, when they found him to have been Heretical? or that Eleutherius himself Thought he could not Err,
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and do nothing without bis Order, Pope Victor own'd the Authority of this Canon, and claimed no Primacy over Polycrates (the Metropolitan of the Proconsular Asia) when he wrote to him about calling a Synod to consider of the Paschal Controversie.
and do nothing without bis Order, Pope Victor owned the authority of this Canon, and claimed no Primacy over Polycrates (the Metropolitan of the Proconsular Asia) when he wrote to him about calling a Synod to Consider of the Paschal Controversy.
for he did entreat and beseech Polycrates that He would call a Synod of Bishops himself. Secondly, That when Victor purposed to Anathematize the Asiatick Churches,
for he did entreat and beseech Polycrates that He would call a Synod of Bishops himself. Secondly, That when Victor purposed to Anathematise the Asiatic Churches,
Whence it appears, that the Popes in those dayes were so far from conceiving themselves to be Supream, or free from a possibility of Erring, that they stood in awe of their Fellow-Bishops, that could upon occasion Ruffle with them,
Whence it appears, that the Popes in those days were so Far from conceiving themselves to be Supreme, or free from a possibility of Erring, that they stood in awe of their Fellow-Bishops, that could upon occasion Ruffle with them,
6. I might shew too how St. Cyprian rated both those Popes in his time, Cornelius and Stephen: but I forbear to gather any more instances of that nature,
6. I might show too how Saint Cyprian rated both those Popes in his time, Cornelius and Stephen: but I forbear to gather any more instances of that nature,
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because it is so well known, that for near 600 years after Christ the Bishops of Rome never had the Title of Universal Pastors of the Church, till the dayes of Boniface the Third,
Because it is so well known, that for near 600 Years After christ the Bishops of Room never had the Title of Universal Pastors of the Church, till the days of Boniface the Third,
or rather have been Wolves instead of Shepherds: and it is observable, that the Donor of this title was a Bloody Tyrant and Traytor; and you may guess at the Father by the Child,
or rather have been Wolves instead of Shepherd's: and it is observable, that the Donor of this title was a Bloody Tyrant and Traitor; and you may guess At the Father by the Child,
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and 'tis the Testimony of Gregory the Great, who speaking of the Title of Universal Bishop of the Church, doth up and down in his Epistles call it a Title of Novelty, Error, Blasphemy, Impiety, full of poison, contrary to the Ancient Canons, to the Holy Gospel,
and it's the Testimony of Gregory the Great, who speaking of the Title of Universal Bishop of the Church, does up and down in his Epistles call it a Title of Novelty, Error, Blasphemy, Impiety, full of poison, contrary to the Ancient Canonas, to the Holy Gospel,
8. And as touching the point of Infallibility, Pope Adrian the Sixth did plainly assert (and Bellarmine owns it) that the Pope might be guilty of down-right Heresy,
8. And as touching the point of Infallibility, Pope Adrian the Sixth did plainly assert (and Bellarmine owns it) that the Pope might be guilty of downright Heresy,
Aeneas Sylvius (who himself was a Pope) gave this reason, why the Clergy made him Infallible above all Councils, because he could reward 'em well with fat promotions, which Councils could not, and had he sued for this Title in farma Pauperis, and without a good Fee in his hand, either his Cause would not have been pleaded at all,
Aeneas Sylvius (who himself was a Pope) gave this reason, why the Clergy made him Infallible above all Councils, Because he could reward they well with fat promotions, which Councils could not, and had he sued for this Title in farma Pauperis, and without a good Fee in his hand, either his Cause would not have been pleaded At all,
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I have been the longer upon these points, because they are some of the main and most material points that are in controversie between us, which if they would but part with, many other conceits (if not all) would soon fall to the ground, which are now held up chiefly by the usurped Authority of the Church.
I have been the longer upon these points, Because they Are Some of the main and most material points that Are in controversy between us, which if they would but part with, many other conceits (if not all) would soon fallen to the ground, which Are now held up chiefly by the usurped authority of the Church.
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like the Dragons tail, sweep down a great many other admired Fancies with it.) For as touching our Faith in this particular, we appeal to another of the Primitive Bishops of Rome, Gelasius by name, who wrote an excellent Book which is yet extant,
like the Dragons tail, sweep down a great many other admired Fancies with it.) For as touching our Faith in this particular, we appeal to Another of the Primitive Bishops of Room, Gelasius by name, who wrote an excellent Book which is yet extant,
so that his Humanity ceased, and was absorpt and turn'd into the substance of his Divinity (just as our Adversaries pretend, that the Bread in the H. Eucharist ceaseth and is turn'd into the substance of Christ's Flesh.) Pope Gelasius undertook the maintenance of the Catholic Faith against these Hereticks,
so that his Humanity ceased, and was absorbed and turned into the substance of his Divinity (just as our Adversaries pretend, that the Bred in the H. Eucharist ceases and is turned into the substance of Christ's Flesh.) Pope Gelasius undertook the maintenance of the Catholic Faith against these Heretics,
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and (which is well to be observed) to prove the real existence of our Saviour's Humane nature, he draws an Argument from the then received Doctrine concerning the nature of the Elements in the Eucharist:
and (which is well to be observed) to prove the real existence of our Saviour's Humane nature, he draws an Argument from the then received Doctrine Concerning the nature of the Elements in the Eucharist:
It is evident enough therefore that we must think the same of our Lord himself, which we profess, celebrate and take in the Image of him, that as these Elements by the operation of the Holy Spirit, do pass into this, that is a Divine condition, still nevertheless remaining in the propriety of their own nature; so is the Principal mystery it self, the efficiency and virtue whereof is truly represented unto us by the Elements which truly and properly remaining still the same, it is manifest that they shew one, entire and true Christ to remain in the union of both natures.
It is evident enough Therefore that we must think the same of our Lord himself, which we profess, celebrate and take in the Image of him, that as these Elements by the operation of the Holy Spirit, do pass into this, that is a Divine condition, still nevertheless remaining in the propriety of their own nature; so is the Principal mystery it self, the efficiency and virtue whereof is truly represented unto us by the Elements which truly and properly remaining still the same, it is manifest that they show one, entire and true christ to remain in the Union of both nature's.
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But this would not have been Argumentative or Conclusive at all, had not the Church then believed, that the nature of the Bread and Wine is not abolisht in the Sacrament;
But this would not have been Argumentative or Conclusive At all, had not the Church then believed, that the nature of the Bred and Wine is not abolished in the Sacrament;
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So that if We are Hereticks for denying the doctrine of Transubstantiation, Pope Gelasius himself was an Heretick also; for Teaching that which is the Faith of all Protestants:
So that if We Are Heretics for denying the Doctrine of Transubstantiation, Pope Gelasius himself was an Heretic also; for Teaching that which is the Faith of all Protestants:
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that St. Gregory disclaimed the worshiping of Images and Pictures, and overthrew the Doctrine of Purgatory; and so go on searching into the times of old,
that Saint Gregory disclaimed the worshipping of Images and Pictures, and overthrew the Doctrine of Purgatory; and so go on searching into the times of old,
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and making such other Collections, as 'tis no very hard matter to make, I should soon return more than a Full Jury of the Primitive Bishops of Rome (and those good men and true, in comparison) to try and clear this grand point, that the Errors of the modern Romanists which we have rejected are such,
and making such other Collections, as it's no very hard matter to make, I should soon return more than a Full Jury of the Primitive Bishops of Room (and those good men and true, in comparison) to try and clear this grand point, that the Errors of the modern Romanists which we have rejected Are such,
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Instead of that, we will, in the next place take a short view of the vanity of their Pretences, who charge us with Noveltie, Heresie, and Schisme, for imbracing and sticking to that Reformation, which by the wonderful good Providence of God hath been wrought in many parts of the Christian world,
Instead of that, we will, in the next place take a short view of the vanity of their Pretences, who charge us with Novelty, Heresy, and Schism, for embracing and sticking to that Reformation, which by the wondered good Providence of God hath been wrought in many parts of the Christian world,
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Had we broached any Doctrines which are really New, we had been guilty of Innovation: Had we violated the integrity of the Apostles Creed, we had been guilty of Heresie;
Had we broached any Doctrines which Are really New, we had been guilty of Innovation: Had we violated the integrity of the Apostles Creed, we had been guilty of Heresy;
But the old Sages of the Church, and our own Consciences do bear us witness, that in every of these respects we are not only Innocent but Righteous; for our Faith beareth the same date with Christianity,
But the old Sages of the Church, and our own Consciences do bear us witness, that in every of these respects we Are not only Innocent but Righteous; for our Faith bears the same date with Christianity,
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tho it be against her humour? Is it not very hard that the Governours of a Family shall not be permitted to cleanse their own house from filth and cobwebs,
though it be against her humour? Is it not very hard that the Governors of a Family shall not be permitted to cleanse their own house from filth and cobwebs,
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because the next Neighbour will chuse to let his habitation ly like a Dunghill? or is it not unreasonable that one Church must not be allowed to be a cleanly Matron,
Because the next Neighbour will choose to let his habitation lie like a Dunghill? or is it not unreasonable that one Church must not be allowed to be a cleanly Matron,
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But before King Henry 's time 'twas abused and fill'd with superstition, and Legends, and a great deal of Trumpery and unlawfull Stuff, which either the ignorance or the knavery and secular designes of some Priests hadfoisted in (and, which we hope, God in mercy did pardon to our fore-fathers, who did not know the unlawfullness of those Wares.) And when in King Henry 's dayes a Reformation was begun,
But before King Henry is time 'twas abused and filled with Superstition, and Legends, and a great deal of Trumpery and unlawful Stuff, which either the ignorance or the knavery and secular designs of Some Priests hadfoisted in (and, which we hope, God in mercy did pardon to our Forefathers, who did not know the unlawfulness of those Wares.) And when in King Henry is days a Reformation was begun,
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when he went about to Reform those abuses and innovations which had crept into the Jewish Church by the Artifice of the Pharisees, as these did into our Church by the help of the Priests. Did he not tell them, that from the beginning it was not so? and did he not thereby direct them to Primitive practice,
when he went about to Reform those Abuses and innovations which had crept into the Jewish Church by the Artifice of the Pharisees, as these did into our Church by the help of the Priests. Did he not tell them, that from the beginning it was not so? and did he not thereby Direct them to Primitive practice,
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Thus we have formerly believed, and done from the days of yore, therefore to teach otherwise is to be guilty of Novelty and Schism, and to set up another Church? or would it have been a sufficient plea against his Disciples, those great Reformers of the world, should the Pharisees have demanded of them, where was your Church before Christ? is it not a Mushrome of yesterday? and had not the answer been easie, that they had brought Religion to that purity which God anciently intended? why this is our case, that we have Restor'd the Catholic Faith which was once delivered unto the Saints, and have laid aside that Hay and Stuble and Trash which had been piled upon this Foundation;
Thus we have formerly believed, and done from the days of yore, Therefore to teach otherwise is to be guilty of Novelty and Schism, and to Set up Another Church? or would it have been a sufficient plea against his Disciples, those great Reformers of the world, should the Pharisees have demanded of them, where was your Church before christ? is it not a Mushroom of yesterday? and had not the answer been easy, that they had brought Religion to that purity which God anciently intended? why this is our case, that we have Restored the Catholic Faith which was once Delivered unto the Saints, and have laid aside that Hay and Stubble and Trash which had been piled upon this Foundation;
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and if the Purifying of the Antient Faith be Heresie, if the cleansing of our Church from Litter be Innovation, and if the professing and practising of those things that were in the Apostolick Ages be Schism, then we must own our selves guilty;
and if the Purifying of the Ancient Faith be Heresy, if the cleansing of our Church from Litter be Innovation, and if the professing and practising of those things that were in the Apostolic Ages be Schism, then we must own our selves guilty;
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but own too, that Christ and his Apostles were our Precedents, only they had Miracles to speak on their side, we have (beside the Cannon of H. Scripture) the Books of the Old Fathers to speak on our behalf,
but own too, that christ and his Apostles were our Precedents, only they had Miracles to speak on their side, we have (beside the Cannon of H. Scripture) the Books of the Old Father's to speak on our behalf,
5. Lastly, what would not the Romanists give, could they at half such an easie rate be able to justify those evil methods, whereby they have exprest their implacable enmity against Us,
5. Lastly, what would not the Romanists give, could they At half such an easy rate be able to justify those evil methods, whereby they have expressed their implacable enmity against Us,
for no other reason but because We have told them the truth, and will not be perswaded to shake hands with them in their Impieties? if the spirit of Love and Goodness be the spirit of Christ;
for no other reason but Because We have told them the truth, and will not be persuaded to shake hands with them in their Impieties? if the Spirit of Love and goodness be the Spirit of christ;
and if that be the only true wisdom from above which is Pure, Peaceable and Gentle: Then they have reason to blush and hide their faces (but that Impudenoe is the Daughter of Lewdness and Apostacy) who talk so much of their Catholick Faith, which hath nothing to support it but their Catholick Villanies. Even as to this point too,
and if that be the only true Wisdom from above which is Pure, Peaceable and Gentle: Then they have reason to blush and hide their faces (but that Impudenoe is the Daughter of lewdness and Apostasy) who talk so much of their Catholic Faith, which hath nothing to support it but their Catholic Villainies. Even as to this point too,
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if we look into the Antient Faith of the Roman Church, we shall find it to have been exprest by self-denial, by bearing the Cross, by Subjection unto Princes, and suffering Persecutions to that degree, that a great number of their primitive Bishops were successively made so many glorious Martyrs. And how comes it to pass, that whereas Loyalty and Love was once a great part of that Churches Honour; at last the lawfulness of Treason, and Rebellion and Cruelty should get in to be part of her Creed! For, are not these her Doctrines, That she can divest Princes of their Regalities? that she can (without Sinning) expose and Sacrifice their very lives? that she can free her Children from all the most Sacred tyes of subjection? that all the Kingdomes of the world and the glory of them are hers,
if we look into the Ancient Faith of the Roman Church, we shall find it to have been expressed by self-denial, by bearing the Cross, by Subjection unto Princes, and suffering Persecutions to that degree, that a great number of their primitive Bishops were successively made so many glorious Martyrs. And how comes it to pass, that whereas Loyalty and Love was once a great part of that Churches Honour; At last the lawfulness of Treason, and Rebellion and Cruelty should get in to be part of her Creed! For, Are not these her Doctrines, That she can divest Princes of their Regalities? that she can (without Sinning) expose and Sacrifice their very lives? that she can free her Children from all the most Sacred ties of subjection? that all the Kingdoms of the world and the glory of them Are hers,
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and that she can give them to whomsoever she pleaseth (as if she had been trucking for a bargin with the Divel himself?) That men by being Hereticks (in her account) do ipso facto forfeit all their Rights Sacred and Civil? and that to Kill and Butcher such Hereticks is an act highly Meritorious of Salvation? let her deny these Doctrines,
and that she can give them to whomsoever she Pleases (as if she had been trucking for a bargain with the devil himself?) That men by being Heretics (in her account) do ipso facto forfeit all their Rights Sacred and Civil? and that to Kill and Butcher such Heretics is an act highly Meritorious of Salvation? let her deny these Doctrines,
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because she is Conscious to her self, that did she not hallow these and the like Principles to keep the world in awe, her Court would soon want Attendants, and her cause an Advocate.
Because she is Conscious to her self, that did she not hallow these and the like Principles to keep the world in awe, her Court would soon want Attendants, and her cause an Advocate.
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an unaccountable Host of Martyrs, whose blood she hath abundantly shed over the whole Christian and Reformed world? witness the streams drawn in the upper and lower Germany, and in the neighbouring Countries;
an unaccountable Host of Martyrs, whose blood she hath abundantly shed over the Whole Christian and Reformed world? witness the streams drawn in the upper and lower Germany, and in the neighbouring Countries;
as the Troubles under King Hen. the 8th. the Insurrections under King Edward the 6th. the huge Sacrifices and Offerings by fire under Q. Mary; the Spanish Invasion,
as the Troubles under King Hen. the 8th. the Insurrections under King Edward the 6th. the huge Sacrifices and Offerings by fire under Q. Marry; the Spanish Invasion,
and Domestick Conspiracies under Q. Elizabeth, and (which we commemorate our deliverance from THIS DAY) the Powder-Plot under King James, when nothing would satisfie those Sanguinary Catholicks, but the destruction of the whole Race Royal and of the Representatives and Flower of the whole Realm.
and Domestic Conspiracies under Q. Elizabeth, and (which we commemorate our deliverance from THIS DAY) the Powder plot under King James, when nothing would satisfy those Sanguinary Catholics, but the destruction of the Whole Raze Royal and of the Representatives and Flower of the Whole Realm.
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And (to say no more) witness that Hellish and damnable Conspiracy, which hath been lately Levelled against the Gentlest and Kindest of Princes, against our Laws, Goverment, Religion, and the Common safety of us all.
And (to say no more) witness that Hellish and damnable conspiracy, which hath been lately Leveled against the Gentlest and Kindest of Princes, against our Laws, Government, Religion, and the Common safety of us all.
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And for ever blessed be his name, that since that Time he hath kept us all along out of the hands of all our enemies, that he hath delivered us yet, and we hope will deliver us yet still. And God of his mercy grant, that as our Faith is Pure, Primitive, and Holy, so we may study not only to Contend for it,
And for ever blessed be his name, that since that Time he hath kept us all along out of the hands of all our enemies, that he hath Delivered us yet, and we hope will deliver us yet still. And God of his mercy grant, that as our Faith is Pure, Primitive, and Holy, so we may study not only to Contend for it,
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that Our Faith also may be spoken of and renowned throughout the whole world, and that the God of mercy and compassion may Protect and bless us for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
that Our Faith also may be spoken of and renowned throughout the Whole world, and that the God of mercy and compassion may Pact and bless us for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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Licet Christus post coenam instituerit, & suis discipulis administraverit sub utraque specie panis & vini hoc venerabile sacramentum, tamen hoc non obstante, &c. Concil. Constant. Sess. 13. Et similiter, licet in Primitiva Ecclesia hujusmodi Sacramentum reciperetur à fidelibus sub utraque specie, tamen, &c. ibid.
Licet Christus post coenam instituerit, & suis discipulis administraverit sub Utraque specie Paris & Wine hoc venerabile sacramentum, tamen hoc non Obstacle, etc. Council. Constant. Sess. 13. Et similiter, licet in Primitiva Ecclesia hujusmodi Sacramentum reciperetur à fidelibus sub Utraque specie, tamen, etc. Ibid.
So I conceive the words of Gelasius should be read, Sic illud ipsum (est) mysterium principale, cujus nobis efficientiam virtutemque veraciter repraesentant (Scil. Sacramenta) ex quibus constat (propriè permanentibus) quia Ʋnum Christum, integrum, verumque permanere demonstrant.
So I conceive the words of Gelasius should be read, Sic illud ipsum (est) mysterium principal, cujus nobis efficientiam virtutemque Veraciter repraesentant (Scil. Sacraments) ex quibus constat (propriè permanentibus) quia Ʋnum Christ, integrum, verumque permanere demonstrant.
Comperimus autem, quod quidam sumpta tantummodo corporis sacri portione à Calice Sacri cruoris abstineani. Qui proculdubio (quoniam nescio quâ superstitione docentur obstringi) aut Integra Sacramenta percipiant; aut ab integris arceantur, quia divisio unus ejusdemque mysterii sine Grandi Sacrilegio non potest provenire. Papa Gelas. in Gratiani Decret. de Consecrat distinct. 2. c. 12.
Comperimus autem, quod quidam sumpta tantummodo corporis sacri portion à Calice Sacri cruoris abstineani. Qui Without doubt (quoniam nescio quâ Superstition docentur obstringi) Or Whole Sacraments percipiant; Or ab integris arceantur, quia divisio Unus ejusdemque Mystery sine Grandi Sacrilegio non potest provenire. Papa Gelas in Gratiani Decree. de Consecrate distinct. 2. c. 12.
