Nor did Christianity lay level the goodly Symetry of this glorious Fabrick, or reduce the beauty of Order into the ruinous heap of its pristine Confusion:
Nor did Christianity lay level the goodly Symmetry of this glorious Fabric, or reduce the beauty of Order into the ruinous heap of its pristine Confusion:
and therefore the Apostle uses the same kind of Arguing, to perswade us to Subjection and Obedience in the going Chap. v. 4. and so on, telling us, that as we have many members in one Body,
and Therefore the Apostle uses the same kind of Arguing, to persuade us to Subjection and obedience in the going Chap. v. 4. and so on, telling us, that as we have many members in one Body,
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or, he that teacheth on teaching: or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it NONLATINALPHABET with liberality: he that ruleth, with diligence.
or, he that Teaches on teaching: or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that gives, let him do it with liberality: he that Ruleth, with diligence.
By these and some other Duties which he presseth in the following verses, he sufficiently intimates that we should endeavour to live peaceably with all men, by keeping every one in his due order;
By these and Some other Duties which he Presseth in the following Verses, he sufficiently intimates that we should endeavour to live peaceably with all men, by keeping every one in his due order;
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in the beginning whereof he layes down this injunction, Let every Soul be subject to the higher Powers, and he gives a sufficient Reason why Subjection must be yielded to such:
in the beginning whereof he lays down this injunction, Let every Soul be Subject to the higher Powers, and he gives a sufficient Reason why Subjection must be yielded to such:
But Christ has given us an enlargement, and has granted liberty to the Christian Church, to institute and appoint what indifferent Ceremonies should be used:
But christ has given us an enlargement, and has granted liberty to the Christian Church, to institute and appoint what indifferent Ceremonies should be used:
and therefore we finde onely general Rules laid down, as 1 Cor. 16.16. the Apostle speaking concerning Timotheus and Apollos, fellow-workers together with him in the Lord;
and Therefore we find only general Rules laid down, as 1 Cor. 16.16. the Apostle speaking Concerning Timothy and Apollos, Fellow-workers together with him in the Lord;
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I beseech you brethren (saith he) submit your selves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. And so again, Hebr. 13.17. Obey those that have the rule over you, for they watch for your souls, as they that must give an account:
I beseech you brothers (Says he) submit your selves unto such, and to every one that Helpeth with us, and Laboureth. And so again, Hebrew 13.17. Obey those that have the Rule over you, for they watch for your Souls, as they that must give an account:
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And the Apostle St Paul, writing to Titus Bishop of Crete, tells him, Tit. 1.5. that For this cause he left him there, that he might set things in order that were wanting:
And the Apostle Saint Paul, writing to Titus Bishop of Crete, tells him, Tit. 1.5. that For this cause he left him there, that he might Set things in order that were wanting:
so that to make our Christian freedome, a ground of Disobedience, is to use our liberty NONLATINALPHABET as a cover or cloke for our maliciousness. For obedience to Governours both Civil and Ecclesiastical, is as plainly commanded in the writings of the New Testament,
so that to make our Christian freedom, a ground of Disobedience, is to use our liberty as a cover or cloak for our maliciousness. For Obedience to Governors both Civil and Ecclesiastical, is as plainly commanded in the writings of the New Testament,
but in regard that every thing is not set down, nor every particular circumstance specified which may serve in order to the preservation of them, Therefore,
but in regard that every thing is not Set down, nor every particular circumstance specified which may serve in order to the preservation of them, Therefore,
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For although it be true that Christ has made us free, yet nevertheless St. Peter exhorts us, 1 Pet. 2.13. even for His sake, to submit to every ordinance of man:
For although it be true that christ has made us free, yet nevertheless Saint Peter exhorts us, 1 Pet. 2.13. even for His sake, to submit to every Ordinance of man:
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and it is certain, that when Christ abrogated those Circumstances which belonged to the Jewish, he did not institute others as appendages to the Christian Worship: but yet he gave power to those whom he left in his stead to do it.
and it is certain, that when christ abrogated those circumstances which belonged to the Jewish, he did not institute Others as appendages to the Christian Worship: but yet he gave power to those whom he left in his stead to do it.
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For not the least drop of Christ's blood was so vainly spent as to purchase freedom for us in things absolutely indifferent, that is, in such things as were in their own nature indifferent, concerning which there was no command:
For not the least drop of Christ's blood was so vainly spent as to purchase freedom for us in things absolutely indifferent, that is, in such things as were in their own nature indifferent, Concerning which there was no command:
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It is true, if the Supreme King of Heaven evidently forbids what his Substitutes upon Earth injoyn; we know which to obey, God rather than Man. But if it be not evidently forbidden,
It is true, if the Supreme King of Heaven evidently forbids what his Substitutes upon Earth enjoin; we know which to obey, God rather than Man. But if it be not evidently forbidden,
nay if it be doubtful, whether God has forbidden or not, we are bound to obey, at least till we see some manifest and very plausible ground for our hesitation.
nay if it be doubtful, whither God has forbidden or not, we Are bound to obey, At least till we see Some manifest and very plausible ground for our hesitation.
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And therefore if we examine the sufferings of Saints and Martyrs, we shall scarce find that any (who were truly called so) ever suffered for disobedience in things indifferent; and made necessary by lawful Authority.
And Therefore if we examine the sufferings of Saints and Martyrs, we shall scarce find that any (who were truly called so) ever suffered for disobedience in things indifferent; and made necessary by lawful authority.
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But the Command was not in a thing indifferent, but quite contrary to the Command of God, namely to worship an Image, Daniel, Ch. 6. was thrown into the Lions Den, not because of standing or kneeling in his Devotions,
But the Command was not in a thing indifferent, but quite contrary to the Command of God, namely to worship an Image, daniel, Christ 6. was thrown into the Lions Den, not Because of standing or kneeling in his Devotions,
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But this God had expresly forbidden, and had not left it indifferent. Saint John Baptist was beheaded for reproving Herods incest, St. Stephen for reproving the Jews infidelity.
But this God had expressly forbidden, and had not left it indifferent. Saint John Baptist was beheaded for reproving Herods Incest, Saint Stephen for reproving the jews infidelity.
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And that Theban Legion under Mauritius, consisting of 6666 Christians, suffered death in the days of Dioclesian, not for disobedience in an indifferent thing, but for refusing to offer Sacrifice to the Heathen Gods:
And that Theban Legion under Mauritius, consisting of 6666 Christians, suffered death in the days of Diocletian, not for disobedience in an indifferent thing, but for refusing to offer Sacrifice to the Heathen God's:
None of these suffered for disobedience in things indifferent. Nor do we read of any that refused obedience to those indifferent things which the Apostles injoyned;
None of these suffered for disobedience in things indifferent. Nor do we read of any that refused Obedience to those indifferent things which the Apostles enjoined;
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but did any cry out of intrenchment of their Christian Liberty for this? We have therefore neither Precept nor Example for disobedience in such things.
but did any cry out of entrenchment of their Christian Liberty for this? We have Therefore neither Precept nor Exampl for disobedience in such things.
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The Scripture in general commands obedience to God and Man, and he has exprest greater displeasure to those who have disobeyed his Substitutes, than to those who have more immediately rebelled against himself: And therefore we never read that the Earth opened her mouth and swallowed up any,
The Scripture in general commands Obedience to God and Man, and he has expressed greater displeasure to those who have disobeyed his Substitutes, than to those who have more immediately rebelled against himself: And Therefore we never read that the Earth opened her Mouth and swallowed up any,
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and therefore we read, 1 Chron. 25.1 that David and the Captains of the Host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and the rest, who should Prophesie with Harps,
and Therefore we read, 1 Chronicles 25.1 that David and the Captains of the Host separated to the service of the Sons of Asaph, and the rest, who should Prophesy with Harps,
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They also instituted Feasts and Fasts, as the Feast of Dedication, and the Feast of Purim, which were so far from being blamed by our Saviour, that he graced the first of them with his presence, as we read Joh. 10.22.
They also instituted Feasts and Fasts, as the Feast of Dedication, and the Feast of Purim, which were so Far from being blamed by our Saviour, that he graced the First of them with his presence, as we read John 10.22.
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For what piece of excellency, or what natural necessity was there for Abraham's slaying his innocent son, who was Heir of the Promise? yet this God commanded,
For what piece of excellency, or what natural necessity was there for Abraham's slaying his innocent son, who was Heir of the Promise? yet this God commanded,
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and this he would have done, had not a counter command stayed his Sacrificing-knife: And so what natural intrinsick necessity was there of the cutting off a Child's fore-skin,
and this he would have done, had not a counter command stayed his Sacrificing-knife: And so what natural intrinsic necessity was there of the cutting off a Child's foreskin,
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And where has the great God of Heaven and Earth forbidden the Dij minorum gentium? where has he prohibited those of whom he said, they are Gods, to institute such Ceremonies,
And where has the great God of Heaven and Earth forbidden the Dij Minorum gentium? where has he prohibited those of whom he said, they Are God's, to institute such Ceremonies,
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and appoint such Orders as they shall think are decent? or where has he commanded, saying, Obey not those that Rule over you? or, Submit not to such Ordinances of Man? Let them who call for Scripture to attest every Ceremony, shew where God has therein forbidden Superiours to command, or us to obey such things? and then there may be some tinkling of reason, among the the huge Vox & praeterea nihil, the mighty noise, which only serves to amaze the ignorant,
and appoint such Order as they shall think Are decent? or where has he commanded, saying, Obey not those that Rule over you? or, Submit not to such Ordinances of Man? Let them who call for Scripture to attest every Ceremony, show where God has therein forbidden Superiors to command, or us to obey such things? and then there may be Some tinkling of reason, among the the huge Vox & praeterea nihil, the mighty noise, which only serves to amaze the ignorant,
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but if nothing is to be done, but what is commanded in Scripture expresly in every particular circumstance, we shall never finde the true Worship of God, either in Geneva or Scotland or Amsterdam it self.
but if nothing is to be done, but what is commanded in Scripture expressly in every particular circumstance, we shall never find the true Worship of God, either in Geneva or Scotland or Amsterdam it self.
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how it is necessary that we be subject in things indifferent. And before we weigh those Arguments that prove this, we must consider that it is impossible to perform the worship of God without such things as (before they are commanded) are indifferent.
how it is necessary that we be Subject in things indifferent. And before we weigh those Arguments that prove this, we must Consider that it is impossible to perform the worship of God without such things as (before they Are commanded) Are indifferent.
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but at what time, in what place, with what circumstances is not generally agreed upon. Whether on the last, or first day of the week, whether in a private house,
but At what time, in what place, with what Circumstances is not generally agreed upon. Whither on the last, or First day of the Week, whither in a private house,
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For God has as plainly therein commanded honour your Father and Mother, and obey those that have the rule over you, as he hath said, Thou shalt have none other Gods before me.
For God has as plainly therein commanded honour your Father and Mother, and obey those that have the Rule over you, as he hath said, Thou shalt have none other God's before me.
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as upon the rebellious to the King of Heaven. Therein also he has plainly told us, Mal. 2.7. that The Priests lips should preserve knowledge, and that the people should seek the Law at his mouth:
as upon the rebellious to the King of Heaven. Therein also he has plainly told us, Malachi 2.7. that The Priests lips should preserve knowledge, and that the people should seek the Law At his Mouth:
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but manifestly injoynes us to give Caesar his due, and not only to Fear God; but also to Honour the King. And questionless Christ gave not that great power to his Church,
but manifestly enjoins us to give Caesar his endue, and not only to fear God; but also to Honour the King. And questionless christ gave not that great power to his Church,
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for we know there are no greater Hatred and Animosities in the World, than what have risen from Difference in Religion. And as the holy Psalmist, and Reason will inform us, that it is a Pleasant thing for Brethren to dwell together in Unity:
for we know there Are no greater Hatred and Animosities in the World, than what have risen from Difference in Religion. And as the holy Psalmist, and Reason will inform us, that it is a Pleasant thing for Brothers to dwell together in Unity:
for what will not men doe, for that Religion that they think is true? and for that Cause which they think is Gods? and such an Opinion has every man of his own particular cause,
for what will not men do, for that Religion that they think is true? and for that Cause which they think is God's? and such an Opinion has every man of his own particular cause,
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What better expedient therefore can there be to surcease these differences among the Subjects of the Prince of Peace, and to unite them in Christian Love and Charity,
What better expedient Therefore can there be to surcease these differences among the Subject's of the Prince of Peace, and to unite them in Christian Love and Charity,
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than to prescribe one mode of Worship for all to embrace, which is not contrary to the Will of that one God whom we all worship? that since there is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptisme, we who profess this one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, should be also of one mind:
than to prescribe one mode of Worship for all to embrace, which is not contrary to the Will of that one God whom we all worship? that since there is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, we who profess this one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, should be also of one mind:
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And if a Parent, or Master should command his Child, or Servant, in the publick duties of his Family, to use this or that Prayer with him, at this or that time, in this or that place, in this or that posture:
And if a Parent, or Master should command his Child, or Servant, in the public duties of his Family, to use this or that Prayer with him, At this or that time, in this or that place, in this or that posture:
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And God hath given us no warrant for either, for he is the God of Order, not the Author of Confusion. If therefore we break from those stations which his most wise Providence has set us,
And God hath given us no warrant for either, for he is the God of Order, not the Author of Confusion. If Therefore we break from those stations which his most wise Providence has Set us,
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if with the Complices of Corah we take too much upon us, though with Uzzah to support that Ark, which Faction and Prophaneness has put into a tottering condition, we provoke the God of Order,
if with the Accomplices of Corah we take too much upon us, though with Uzzah to support that Ark, which Faction and Profaneness has put into a tottering condition, we provoke the God of Order,
To mislead, and to be misled into Factions and Divisions, and those Divisions breed a dislike between this or that party; and that dislike produces uncharitableness;
To mislead, and to be misled into Factions and Divisions, and those Divisions breed a dislike between this or that party; and that dislike produces uncharitableness;
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and this uncharitableness proceeds to hatred, and this hatred brings forth cruelty, blood, and ruine, to the scandal and undoing of Religion, and Justice.
and this uncharitableness proceeds to hatred, and this hatred brings forth cruelty, blood, and ruin, to the scandal and undoing of Religion, and justice.
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If the Governours of a Church or Nation, do not endeavour to prevent by some injunctions, those miseries which fall upon a people, for whose Souls they watch;
If the Governors of a Church or nation, do not endeavour to prevent by Some injunctions, those misery's which fallen upon a people, for whose Souls they watch;
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And so likewise they who are the people of such a Church or Nation, if they obey not those that rule over them, in those Injunctions which for so good an end are laid upon them, they will find a dreadful doom at the last day,
And so likewise they who Are the people of such a Church or nation, if they obey not those that Rule over them, in those Injunctions which for so good an end Are laid upon them, they will find a dreadful doom At the last day,
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And my presumption is so far from being groundless, that it is founded upon the words of the Apostle, in that part of my Text which I am now going to treat of. Which tells us;
And my presumption is so Far from being groundless, that it is founded upon the words of the Apostle, in that part of my Text which I am now going to Treat of. Which tells us;
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He that will sacrifice his Life, or Health, or Estate, to an obstinate groundless humour, although he scruples a Ceremony, is so far Superstitious, that he is a great Idolater,
He that will sacrifice his Life, or Health, or Estate, to an obstinate groundless humour, although he scruples a Ceremony, is so Far Superstitious, that he is a great Idolater,
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Therefore when we exclude our selves from the priviledge of the Church or Nation wherein we live, rather than obey in such things as are no where proved to be unlawful.
Therefore when we exclude our selves from the privilege of the Church or nation wherein we live, rather than obey in such things as Are no where proved to be unlawful.
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When Men have suffered their bodies to be imprisoned, their Estates to be wasted, and by this means their Families to be unprovided for, to suffer Hunger,
When Men have suffered their bodies to be imprisoned, their Estates to be wasted, and by this means their Families to be unprovided for, to suffer Hunger,
Who has exacted such severe things from them? that they should endure these just effects of the Superiours wrath, rather than be subject? Has God? if he has, let us know where;
Who has exacted such severe things from them? that they should endure these just effects of the Superiors wrath, rather than be Subject? Has God? if he has, let us know where;
Is it not rather the secret whisper of fancy? or the Itch of vain-glory, to be counted sufferers for the sake of Christ? Or, do we pretend it is the Spirit of God within us, that stirs us up to this disobedience,
Is it not rather the secret whisper of fancy? or the Itch of vainglory, to be counted sufferers for the sake of christ? Or, do we pretend it is the Spirit of God within us, that stirs us up to this disobedience,
But this is removed, at least the effects of it, till the great King of Heaven shall render vengeance to all the Children of disobedience. But yet there remains a
But this is removed, At least the effects of it, till the great King of Heaven shall render vengeance to all the Children of disobedience. But yet there remains a
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And it cannot but appear evident to any that have not wholly disclaimed Reason, that should there be such a liberty granted, that every Man might worship God as he pleased, Men would see such monstrous issues from thence,
And it cannot but appear evident to any that have not wholly disclaimed Reason, that should there be such a liberty granted, that every Man might worship God as he pleased, Men would see such monstrous issues from thence,
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and hatred, that all sober good men of what perswasion soever, would desire to have some bounds prescrib'd them, to keep the Christian World in peace,
and hatred, that all Sobrium good men of what persuasion soever, would desire to have Some bounds prescribed them, to keep the Christian World in peace,
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And if we would see what manner of posture things would be in, if there were no Order appointed in the Worship of God, we need not travel far for information:
And if we would see what manner of posture things would be in, if there were no Order appointed in the Worship of God, we need not travel Far for information:
and turned from Presbytery, to Independency, from this to Anabaptism, from this to Brownism, and from this to Quakerism, and so tost about with every wind of Doctrine, till at last, by the just Judgment of God, they have been thrown quite besides all Religion to God or Honesty to man; one day denying the dues of the Church, the next all other whatsoever:
and turned from Presbytery, to Independency, from this to Anabaptism, from this to Brownism, and from this to Quakerism, and so tossed about with every wind of Doctrine, till At last, by the just Judgement of God, they have been thrown quite beside all Religion to God or Honesty to man; one day denying the dues of the Church, the next all other whatsoever:
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that seeing what mischiefs and fatal miseries have proceeded thence, we may be convinced that we are bound in Conscience to be subject, to prevent such ruine,
that seeing what mischiefs and fatal misery's have proceeded thence, we may be convinced that we Are bound in Conscience to be Subject, to prevent such ruin,
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nor will there be Unity without Obedience to those that appoint us the wayes we should observe. 3. Because without it there will be no order. 4. Because there is a necessity that the Superiour must command.
nor will there be Unity without obedience to those that appoint us the ways we should observe. 3. Because without it there will be no order. 4. Because there is a necessity that the Superior must command.
there is not a Circumstance in our Worship, not an expression in our LITURGY that God has any where forbidden: and therefore questionless we ought to be subject,
there is not a Circumstance in our Worship, not an expression in our LITURGY that God has any where forbidden: and Therefore questionless we ought to be Subject,
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Therefore, although it has pleased our Superiours to suspend the Punishment due to Disobedience, yet the taking away the Penalty, takes away neither the Justice nor convenience of the Command, nor the necessity of our Obedience to it,
Therefore, although it has pleased our Superiors to suspend the Punishment due to Disobedience, yet the taking away the Penalty, Takes away neither the justice nor convenience of the Command, nor the necessity of our obedience to it,
There is one thing (though not the onely thing) which has given occasion to some undiscerning or uncharitable persons to refuse Subjection: and that is the wicked lives of some, who pretend to belong to our Church: But let us endeavour to have our Conversations as unblamable as her Constitutions, that the malice of the Adversary may yet have less cause to object,
There is one thing (though not the only thing) which has given occasion to Some undiscerning or uncharitable Persons to refuse Subjection: and that is the wicked lives of Some, who pretend to belong to our Church: But let us endeavour to have our Conversations as Unblamable as her Constitutions, that the malice of the Adversary may yet have less cause to Object,
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And let such as make this an occasion of their Separation, be entreated to consider, That they ought not to persecute that Religion with Schism, which others have smitten with profaneness: for the Religion may be good,
And let such as make this an occasion of their Separation, be entreated to Consider, That they ought not to persecute that Religion with Schism, which Others have smitten with profaneness: for the Religion may be good,
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if any comfort of Love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, to fulfill the joy of all, good men, that we be like minded, having the same love being of one accord and of one mind.
if any Comfort of Love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, to fulfil the joy of all, good men, that we be like minded, having the same love being of one accord and of one mind.
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not out of curiosity frequenting the Assemblies of those that divide from us; lest God punish our Curiosity, by giving us up to be ensnared by their Errours.
not out of curiosity frequenting the Assemblies of those that divide from us; lest God Punish our Curiosity, by giving us up to be Ensnared by their Errors.
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that at the last day, when he shall summon us all to appear before his dreadful Tribunal, we may be received, where we shall enjoy eternal Peace and Unity, and Uniformity, together with Angels,
that At the last day, when he shall summon us all to appear before his dreadful Tribunal, we may be received, where we shall enjoy Eternal Peace and Unity, and Uniformity, together with Angels,
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