An old way of ending new controversies in a sermon preached to the comptroller, and the rest of the gentlemen of the honourable society of the Inner-Temple, on Sunday the 8th of January 1681/2, and at their special desire printed / by Thomas Pittis ...
AMongst all those various broods of Sects that ignorance and wilfulness have spawned in the World, there is none but is covetous that Antiquity should Patronize it;
among all those various brood's of Sects that ignorance and wilfulness have spawned in the World, there is none but is covetous that Antiquity should Patronise it;
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Hence is it that both Nations and Families have had such severe Contests with each other, concerning the time of their first rise, that from thence their Pedegree may appear Ancient,
Hence is it that both nations and Families have had such severe Contests with each other, Concerning the time of their First rise, that from thence their Pedigree may appear Ancient,
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And as in Persons and Opinions, so in things too, quo antiquius eò melius, by how much the more Ancient a thing is, by so much the more is it prized and valued by those that covet a strict inspection into the Periods that did preceed their own, who measure the proportions of an infant World,
And as in Persons and Opinions, so in things too, quo antiquius eò Better, by how much the more Ancient a thing is, by so much the more is it prized and valued by those that covet a strict inspection into the Periods that did precede their own, who measure the proportions of an infant World,
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How precious is a Script of Trismegistus? Or the least Workmanship of an inspired Bezaleel? The smallest Leaf of Solomon 's Herbal would be deemed a Present Noble enough for the greatest Monarch;
How precious is a Script of Trismegistus? Or the least Workmanship of an inspired Bezaleel? The Smallest Leaf of Solomon is Herbal would be deemed a Present Noble enough for the greatest Monarch;
How do we prize an old piece of Roman Coin? Or an antiquated Grecian Monument? Nor is this a Truth receiving a general impress and confirmation, in respect of Artificial and Philosophical Objects;
How do we prize an old piece of Roman Coin? Or an antiquated Grecian Monument? Nor is this a Truth receiving a general Impress and confirmation, in respect of Artificial and Philosophical Objects;
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Hence Haman endeavoured from this Topick to brand the Jews, in that they used other Customs different from the ancient Laws of the Persians, that their Novelty might render them odious to the King, being a crime it seems sufficient to ruin them,
Hence Haman endeavoured from this Topic to brand the jews, in that they used other Customs different from the ancient Laws of the Persians, that their Novelty might render them odious to the King, being a crime it seems sufficient to ruin them,
St. Paul when he Preached the Gospel at Athens, had prejudice raised against the Truth of his Doctrine, by affirming him only to be a setter forth of strange Gods,
Saint Paul when he Preached the Gospel At Athens, had prejudice raised against the Truth of his Doctrine, by affirming him only to be a setter forth of strange God's,
Celsus when he professedly wrote against the Truth and Divinity of the Christian Institutions, thought he had cast sufficient blemish and contempt upon its Authority,
Celsus when he professedly wrote against the Truth and Divinity of the Christian Institutions, Thought he had cast sufficient blemish and contempt upon its authority,
And Eusebius assures us that it was a common stratagem, and usual contrivance for the Christian Religion from its first entrance, to be reproached with its strangeness and novelty;
And Eusebius assures us that it was a Common stratagem, and usual contrivance for the Christian Religion from its First Entrance, to be reproached with its strangeness and novelty;
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and if we approach nearer to our own Confines we shall find the two great struglers for the Western Empire of Conscience and Religion, still endeavour to Crown their Opinions with old Age,
and if we approach nearer to our own Confines we shall find the two great struglers for the Western Empire of Conscience and Religion, still endeavour to Crown their Opinions with old Age,
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The Protestant would willingly obliterate the odium of a late Reformation, and will antedate Luther and the German heats, searching in the midst of a bloody Inquisition;
The Protestant would willingly obliterate the odium of a late Reformation, and will antedate Luther and the Germane heats, searching in the midst of a bloody Inquisition;
some being willing to Travel to Bohemia to derive their Principles from John Hus, and Jerom of Prague, not only sending us to our own Wiccliffe, but eating through the Mountains to find out the more Ancient (though obscure) Waldenses: others (and that more justly too) as if all this will not yet evince their Principles Aged, will Travel farther to the Churches Cradle,
Some being willing to Travel to Bohemia to derive their Principles from John Hus, and Jerome of Prague, not only sending us to our own Wiccliffe, but eating through the Mountains to find out the more Ancient (though Obscure) Waldenses: Others (and that more justly too) as if all this will not yet evince their Principles Aged, will Travel farther to the Churches Cradle,
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and find out the Manger in which our Saviour himself was laid, and from his Mouth receive their Doctrine, reviving what might seem dead, having for some time been buryed in the dust and rubbish of mens Inventions;
and find out the Manger in which our Saviour himself was laid, and from his Mouth receive their Doctrine, reviving what might seem dead, having for Some time been buried in the dust and rubbish of men's Inventions;
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Grave it is, avoiding those levities and varnish which Novices use to wrap their late and uncouth Opinions in, that they may be snatched at with the more greedy Appetite:
Grave it is, avoiding those Levities and varnish which novices use to wrap their late and uncouth Opinions in, that they may be snatched At with the more greedy Appetite:
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Nay least this accursed, and Antichristian Sect, provoking their desires to unlawful Lusts, detracting from Christianity by an impious and incoherent intermixture of Jewish and Heathen Rites and Practices, with what was now Solemn in its proposal,
Nay lest this accursed, and Antichristian Sect, provoking their Desires to unlawful Lustiest, detracting from Christianity by an impious and incoherent intermixture of Jewish and Heathen Rites and Practices, with what was now Solemn in its proposal,
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Cerinthus also now advanced, with all the wild Boars of the Forrest, if possibly, to undermine and root her up, denying the Divinity of its first Author:
Cerinthus also now advanced, with all the wild Boars of the Forest, if possibly, to undermine and root her up, denying the Divinity of its First Author:
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In the Exhortation then there are three Parts presented to our view (1.) A Duty, Let that therefore abide in you, (2.) Its Object, Which ye have heard, (Lastly) The Motive and Inducement to the Duty,
In the Exhortation then there Are three Parts presented to our view (1.) A Duty, Let that Therefore abide in you, (2.) Its Object, Which you have herd, (Lastly) The Motive and Inducement to the Duty,
that first the Object being explained, and the Motive proposed, the Duty may be with the greater facility pressed and embraced. (1.) Then, Let the Object in the Text exhibite it self;
that First the Object being explained, and the Motive proposed, the Duty may be with the greater facility pressed and embraced. (1.) Then, Let the Object in the Text exhibit it self;
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Nay, our blessed Saviour, that he might not leave us without due Caution, has informed all Ages and Generations, that there shall arise false Christs, and false Prophets; yea!
Nay, our blessed Saviour, that he might not leave us without due Caution, has informed all Ages and Generations, that there shall arise false Christ, and false prophets; yea!
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and the rooting up the tallest Cedars of Libanus; even to the putting a falacy upon the very Elect, ( Matth. 24.24.) The Ear of Man, being the recepticle of all Sounds, no wonder that it admits the sounding Brass and tinckling Cymbal,
and the rooting up the Tallest Cedars of Lebanon; even to the putting a fallacy upon the very Elect, (Matthew 24.24.) The Ear of Man, being the recepticle of all Sounds, no wonder that it admits the sounding Brass and tinkling Cymbal,
Simon Magus may be as as welcome to the Samaritans, as Paul and Barnabas to the Disciples at Antioch. If a vain-glorious Herod has but Confidence enough to make an Oration,
Simon Magus may be as as welcome to the Samaritans, as Paul and Barnabas to the Disciples At Antioch. If a vainglorious Herod has but Confidence enough to make an Oration,
though repugnant to the first Principles of Religion, nor wonder that it makes such an impress upon the Multitude, that they give shouts, with the loudest Acclamations,
though repugnant to the First Principles of Religion, nor wonder that it makes such an Impress upon the Multitude, that they give shouts, with the Loudest Acclamations,
and attribute to him the Wisdom of a Deity, who is scarce endowed with the Prudence of a Man; ( Acts 12.22.) If a mechanick Silversmith, prompted with no other motive than what Avarice and Interest can dictate, shall confidently plead for the Shrines of Diana; the clamorous Multitude shall soon cry out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, (Act. 19.28.) So easily captivated are vulgar Affections,
and attribute to him the Wisdom of a Deity, who is scarce endowed with the Prudence of a Man; (Acts 12.22.) If a mechanic Silversmith, prompted with no other motive than what Avarice and Interest can dictate, shall confidently plead for the Shrines of Diana; the clamorous Multitude shall soon cry out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, (Act. 19.28.) So Easily captivated Are Vulgar Affections,
leaves a grave and severe Caveat, Take heed what ye hear, (Mark 4.24.) and lest our strict observation of the matter should make us regardless of the manner of performance;
leaves a grave and severe Caveat, Take heed what you hear, (Mark 4.24.) and lest our strict observation of the matter should make us regardless of the manner of performance;
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whose practice is just opposite to St. James 's advice, they will not lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, that they may receive with meekness the engrafted Word which is able to save their Souls; ( James 1.21.) Too too many sooner bow their Ears to what may irritate and provoke their lust;
whose practice is just opposite to Saint James is Advice, they will not lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, that they may receive with meekness the engrafted Word which is able to save their Souls; (James 1.21.) Too too many sooner bow their Ears to what may irritate and provoke their lust;
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their black Language is viewed, and gazed on, as the brightest Oracles; every shrug raises admiration, and a little smile is enough to authorize a great jest:
their black Language is viewed, and gazed on, as the Brightest Oracles; every shrug raises admiration, and a little smile is enough to authorise a great jest:
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as if these wandering Comets were of more solidity than the fixed Stars; and the Language of Hell to be more diligently attended than the Voice of Heaven.
as if these wandering Comets were of more solidity than the fixed Stars; and the Language of Hell to be more diligently attended than the Voice of Heaven.
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Porphyry indeed, (that great Blaspemer, big with malice against the Heavens) when checks of Conscience forced him to speak out something of the results of his own Reason, teacheth us to Sacrifice our Souls to God in silence with Chast thoughts;
Porphyry indeed, (that great Blasphemer, big with malice against the Heavens) when Checks of Conscience forced him to speak out something of the results of his own Reason, Teaches us to Sacrifice our Souls to God in silence with Chaste thoughts;
Having thus endeavoured to free mankind from such diseases and distempers in Religion; I must now crave leave to attempt the recommendation of our duty;
Having thus endeavoured to free mankind from such diseases and distempers in Religion; I must now crave leave to attempt the recommendation of our duty;
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For as we cannot hear without a Preacher, so he cannot Preach that is not sent, ( Rom. 10.15.) Some men are like those large tongued women in Tertullians time, who though a person of excellent Language, was yet forced to inveigh against them that being so liberal of their Speech in Private, conjectured they had,
For as we cannot hear without a Preacher, so he cannot Preach that is not sent, (Rom. 10.15.) some men Are like those large tongued women in Tertullia's time, who though a person of excellent Language, was yet forced to inveigh against them that being so liberal of their Speech in Private, conjectured they had,
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Non permittitur mulieri in Ecclesiâ loqui, sed nec docere, nec tinguere; nec offerre; nec ullius virilis muneris, nedum sacerdotalis officii, sortem tibi vindicare:
Non permittitur mulieri in Ecclesiâ loqui, sed nec docere, nec tinguere; nec offer; nec ullius virilis muneris, nedum sacerdotalis Officii, sortem tibi vindicare:
or like those that St. Austin complains of, in the second Chapter of his first Book of the Trinity, that are garruli ratiocinatores, elatiores quam capaciores;
or like those that Saint Austin complains of, in the second Chapter of his First Book of the Trinity, that Are garruli ratiocinatores, elatiores quam capaciores;
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When we hear therefore, we must not throw away our attention upon usurping Schismaticks; whose very Preaching is their Crime, because without a Sacred and Divine Commission;
When we hear Therefore, we must not throw away our attention upon usurping Schismatics; whose very Preaching is their Crime, Because without a Sacred and Divine Commission;
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Primarium dogma de Christi divinitate, (says Justinian ) the chief Doctrine of the Divinity of our Saviour, without which the Foundation being sunk, the whole fabrick must of necessity be demolished:
Primarium dogma de Christ divinitate, (Says Justinian) the chief Doctrine of the Divinity of our Saviour, without which the Foundation being sunk, the Whole fabric must of necessity be demolished:
to explain the difficulty, we shall find that the practice of the Patriarch Abraham, (who is exhibited as a pattern for Gospel believers;) will give us a prospect of that Faith which had its being from the beginning.
to explain the difficulty, we shall find that the practice of the Patriarch Abraham, (who is exhibited as a pattern for Gospel believers;) will give us a prospect of that Faith which had its being from the beginning.
and that he would be his shield, and great reward ( Gen. 15.1.) Abraham did not question the word of a Deity, who, he knew, was able to controul the world,
and that he would be his shield, and great reward (Gen. 15.1.) Abraham did not question the word of a Deity, who, he knew, was able to control the world,
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and it was that work which St. James says justified him, even the offering up his Son Isaac upon the Altar ( Jam. 2.21.) So that to sum up the whole Gospel in one word, that you may here have presented in an Epitome, what I humbly beg may abide in you:
and it was that work which Saint James Says justified him, even the offering up his Son Isaac upon the Altar (Jam. 2.21.) So that to sum up the Whole Gospel in one word, that you may Here have presented in an Epitome, what I humbly beg may abide in you:
since it is no more than what was delivered from the beginning. In Philosophical Propositions we usually deem those most certain that later experiments prove, and evince:
since it is no more than what was Delivered from the beginning. In Philosophical Propositions we usually deem those most certain that later experiments prove, and evince:
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And Christianity being that which pretends to be first begotten in Heaven, though brought forth here on Earth, owning not less than a God for its Author, whose great propositions are made up of Eternal Truths;
And Christianity being that which pretends to be First begotten in Heaven, though brought forth Here on Earth, owning not less than a God for its Author, whose great propositions Are made up of Eternal Truths;
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and since the Apostles were inspired to a compleat delivery of what was at first Preached by our Saviour, the same Doctrine, by a continued succession, having been derived and conveyed to Posterity;
and since the Apostles were inspired to a complete delivery of what was At First Preached by our Saviour, the same Doctrine, by a continued succession, having been derived and conveyed to Posterity;
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when any Objection, or different Opinion, presents it self, to startle our apprehensions; is to persue the first Rule, and follow that which was delivered from the beginning.
when any Objection, or different Opinion, presents it self, to startle our apprehensions; is to pursue the First Rule, and follow that which was Delivered from the beginning.
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But since the various subdivisions of those that intitle themselves to the names of Christians, pretend to those infallible Maxims treasured up in the Sacred Book;
But since the various subdivisions of those that entitle themselves to the names of Christians, pretend to those infallible Maxims treasured up in the Sacred Book;
or else there will remain no way of freedom from present disturbances, or certain method of reducing those who, being too fond of their own fancies, resolutely adhere to their private Opinions, to the detriment of Christianity,
or Else there will remain no Way of freedom from present disturbances, or certain method of reducing those who, being too found of their own fancies, resolutely adhere to their private Opinions, to the detriment of Christianity,
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The Doctrine of the Gospel, although certain in it self, being conveyed to us in Words and Language which may admit of different Constructions, suitable either to the use of words,
The Doctrine of the Gospel, although certain in it self, being conveyed to us in Words and Language which may admit of different Constructions, suitable either to the use of words,
Though had the multitude of its Followers justly measured and proportioned Understandings, rightly to discern the Fruits wrapped in those Leaves, it must appear to every man, the best,
Though had the multitude of its Followers justly measured and proportioned Understandings, rightly to discern the Fruits wrapped in those Leaves, it must appear to every man, the best,
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But, because every person usurps Authority to interpret, and every Illiterate and Enthusiastical head, if he has not reason to confirm his Gloss, has confidence however to pretend an Inspiration;
But, Because every person usurps authority to interpret, and every Illiterate and Enthusiastical head, if he has not reason to confirm his Gloss, has confidence however to pretend an Inspiration;
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there must be allowed some Interpretation, since our demands to one another may be the same with the Eunuch to St. Philip, how shall we Read without some Interpreter? And then the last question will be who are those that are most likely to exhibit to us the exact design of Scripture Phrase,
there must be allowed Some Interpretation, since our demands to one Another may be the same with the Eunuch to Saint Philip, how shall we Read without Some Interpreter? And then the last question will be who Are those that Are most likely to exhibit to us the exact Design of Scripture Phrase,
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upon which proposition those persons, that seem most rational, attempt the proof of the Apostles Writings that are but the first Commentaries upon that Gospel which our Saviour Preached and Ushered into the World.
upon which proposition those Persons, that seem most rational, attempt the proof of the Apostles Writings that Are but the First Commentaries upon that Gospel which our Saviour Preached and Ushered into the World.
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From hence (secondly) it follows that the persons who were the immediate Disciples to those Holy Penmen of Sacred Writ, having the advantages of Converse,
From hence (secondly) it follows that the Persons who were the immediate Disciples to those Holy Penmen of Sacred Writ, having the advantages of Converse,
and the benefit of Audience, must of necessity be the fittest Judges of what is Controverted in matter of our Religion, which we pretend to derive from their Books and Writings:
and the benefit of Audience, must of necessity be the Fittest Judges of what is Controverted in matter of our Religion, which we pretend to derive from their Books and Writings:
and there seems to remain nothing to be doubted, but either their Capacities to receive, or their Faithfulness to deliver, what they heard from the beginning.
and there seems to remain nothing to be doubted, but either their Capacities to receive, or their Faithfulness to deliver, what they herd from the beginning.
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Their Capacities and Parts their Writings publish; their Integrity and Honesty their Lives declared; neither had they either reason, or advantage thus to cheat, or impose upon, the world.
Their Capacities and Parts their Writings publish; their Integrity and Honesty their Lives declared; neither had they either reason, or advantage thus to cheat, or impose upon, the world.
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or a figure, force them to countenance the various Sentiments of their disturbed minds: If we rest here, we shall still be as far from the end of Controversie,
or a figure, force them to countenance the various Sentiments of their disturbed minds: If we rest Here, we shall still be as Far from the end of Controversy,
To proceed further then, by the assistance of those means our Reason dictates, together with prayers and humility of mind, to the investigation of what we are to rest in,
To proceed further then, by the assistance of those means our Reason dictates, together with Prayers and humility of mind, to the investigation of what we Are to rest in,
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As every Episcopal Church, therefore, was Planted, at the first, Independent of another; yet, to preserve a Church Catholic upon Earth, admitting an Universal Union, Correspondence, Advice;
As every Episcopal Church, Therefore, was Planted, At the First, Independent of Another; yet, to preserve a Church Catholic upon Earth, admitting an Universal union, Correspondence, advice;
which is, that the Inferior be regulated by the Advice and Authority of the Superior, and all submit to the reasonable resolution of a National Council.
which is, that the Inferior be regulated by the advice and authority of the Superior, and all submit to the reasonable resolution of a National Council.
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Thus when the great dispute about Circumcision was raised at Antioch, the Metropolis of Syria, they Appealed to Jerusalem, to which Antioch was subjected, being a place of Superior Jurisdiction;
Thus when the great dispute about Circumcision was raised At Antioch, the Metropolis of Syria, they Appealed to Jerusalem, to which Antioch was subjected, being a place of Superior Jurisdiction;
our Church neither erring in Fundamentals, nor pretending to usurp upon the Natural Priviledg of mankind to judge for themselves as far as they are capable;
our Church neither erring in Fundamentals, nor pretending to usurp upon the Natural Privilege of mankind to judge for themselves as Far as they Are capable;
And this is what I intend to be the sence of the Infallible Sentence of a National Council, without which, Controversie can never be ended, no Legislative Authority maintained,
And this is what I intend to be the sense of the Infallible Sentence of a National Council, without which, Controversy can never be ended, no Legislative authority maintained,
For want of this moderate and sober apprehension of things, men make themselves lyable to those Penalties of Laws which good natured Magistrates so unwillingly inflict,
For want of this moderate and Sobrium apprehension of things, men make themselves liable to those Penalties of Laws which good natured Magistrates so unwillingly inflict,
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especially when they consider, also, that the same persons can be tamely silent, in Forain Countries where Principles of Religion more severely contradict the Sentiments of their minds.
especially when they Consider, also, that the same Persons can be tamely silent, in Foreign Countries where Principles of Religion more severely contradict the Sentiments of their minds.
and way to find out the Revelation; and to understand it when it is found; leaving other indifferent things to the determination of those who have Authority over us:
and Way to find out the Revelation; and to understand it when it is found; leaving other indifferent things to the determination of those who have authority over us:
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and since the only Evidence we have to prove the objects of sense against the bold denial of a confident Sceptick, is to call in many, against the obstinacy of one, to give Testimony to what we see, or hear;
and since the only Evidence we have to prove the objects of sense against the bold denial of a confident Sceptic, is to call in many, against the obstinacy of one, to give Testimony to what we see, or hear;
and were so embodyed with Imperial Laws, that the Magistrate was Custos utriusque Tabulae: so the Protestant Church, among our selves, has its Foundations, in the Word of God, (derived downward from prime Antiquity) so inlaid with the Temporal Laws of our own Kingdom, that the one cannot be invaded with Triumph, but the other nods;
and were so embodied with Imperial Laws, that the Magistrate was Custos utriusque Tabulae: so the Protestant Church, among our selves, has its Foundations, in the Word of God, (derived downward from prime Antiquity) so inlaid with the Temporal Laws of our own Kingdom, that the one cannot be invaded with Triumph, but the other nods;
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the different thoughts of Worship among us, being such as produce squabble and contentions, these, for our necessary ease and pleasure, dividing us into separated Clans;
the different thoughts of Worship among us, being such as produce squabble and contentions, these, for our necessary ease and pleasure, dividing us into separated Clans;
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when private Dispensations, shall, in some cases, vacat Publick Oaths by single Interpretations, and in Equivocations, and Mental Reservations men are able to out-strip the Jesuit himself;
when private Dispensations, shall, in Some cases, vacat Public Oaths by single Interpretations, and in Equivocations, and Mental Reservations men Are able to outstrip the Jesuit himself;
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and instead of a Union of Protestants among our selves, is the direct way to introduce Popery in Masquerade (that I may use some Rhetorical words) and to imbrace what we declame against,
and instead of a union of Protestants among our selves, is the Direct Way to introduce Popery in Masquerade (that I may use Some Rhetorical words) and to embrace what we declaim against,
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when persons chuse their Articles of Creed, as well as various ways of Worship, suitable to what they gain from those with whom they seem Religiously to associate:
when Persons choose their Articles of Creed, as well as various ways of Worship, suitable to what they gain from those with whom they seem Religiously to associate:
When Affairs therefore, through our own indiscretion, or the wickedness of others, are brought to this pass, that men will violate their Oaths to preserve Religion,
When Affairs Therefore, through our own indiscretion, or the wickedness of Others, Are brought to this pass, that men will violate their Oaths to preserve Religion,
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or attend Prayers to serve the Devil, and when, by such methods as these, the Prologue is made to the dismal Tragedy of a general Confusion, 'tis time to call for a solemn Consultation and for a Christian Magistrate to interpose by Law,
or attend Prayers to serve the devil, and when, by such methods as these, the Prologue is made to the dismal Tragedy of a general Confusion, it's time to call for a solemn Consultation and for a Christian Magistrate to interpose by Law,
for we were never lawfully subject to the Roman Church, in respect of Spirituals, any more than we were to the late Monster of Traytors, in respect of Temporals:
for we were never lawfully Subject to the Roman Church, in respect of Spirituals, any more than we were to the late Monster of Traitors, in respect of Temporals:
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Thus having, through this Discourse, exhibited a great Character of Truth, which is prime Antiquity; and given some slender account of what has been heard from the beginning:
Thus having, through this Discourse, exhibited a great Character of Truth, which is prime Antiquity; and given Some slender account of what has been herd from the beginning:
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it wandred about in a Wilderness of Error, and the by Paths of Heresie and Schism, being torn and scratched with Briars and Thorns, not only till it was smeered with blood,
it wandered about in a Wilderness of Error, and the by Paths of Heresy and Schism, being torn and scratched with Briers and Thorns, not only till it was smeared with blood,
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Why should I use any Rhetorick to persuade, when there is the Authority of God to command? Tacitus informs us of Caesar 's Soldiers; Imperium potius quam concilium sequebantur;
Why should I use any Rhetoric to persuade, when there is the authority of God to command? Tacitus informs us of Caesar is Soldiers; Imperium potius quam concilium sequebantur;
And shall we that march under our Saviours Banner be more disobedient than a Heathen Militia? Why should we not for Edification submit to true Decency and Order, that we may no longer be like Samaritans and Jews, refuse kinder Correspondences with each other? As the Apostle therefore Exhorts those Jews, who,
And shall we that march under our Saviors Banner be more disobedient than a Heathen Militia? Why should we not for Edification submit to true Decency and Order, that we may no longer be like Samaritans and jews, refuse kinder Correspondences with each other? As the Apostle Therefore Exhorts those jews, who,
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so let me, with all Charity and Affection beg, that you would hold fast your Profession ( Heb. 4.14.) Can we reasonably part with the Glorious Gospel which promises Crowns and everlasting Rewards;
so let me, with all Charity and Affection beg, that you would hold fast your Profession (Hebrew 4.14.) Can we reasonably part with the Glorious Gospel which promises Crowns and everlasting Rewards;
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and when you have found a Doctrine to be sound, take St. Pauls advice to Timothy; Hold fast the form of sound words, (1 Tim. 1.13.) Many of our fierce and staring Seperatists,
and when you have found a Doctrine to be found, take Saint Paul's Advice to Timothy; Hold fast the from of found words, (1 Tim. 1.13.) Many of our fierce and staring Separatists,
As Quintilian speaking of the Toscan Rights and the Soothsayings of the Salian Priests, Vix Sacerdotibus suis intellecta, sed quae mutari vetat Religio.
As Quintilian speaking of the Toscan Rights and the Soothsayings of the Salian Priests, Vix Sacerdotibus suis Intellecta, sed Quae mutari Vetat Religio.
