A Rowland for an Oliver: or, a sharp rebuke to a sawcy levite In answer to a sermon preach'd by Edward Oliver, M.A. before Sir Humphry Edwin late Lord Mayor of London, at St. Paul's Cathedral, on Sunday October 22. 1698. By a lover of unity.
But a certain Party of the Church of England, have, notwithstanding the concurrence of the greatest and best of her Bishops in settling the said Liberty by a Law, been always uneasy and peevish since, and constantly bawling against Dissenters:
But a certain Party of the Church of England, have, notwithstanding the concurrence of the greatest and best of her Bishops in settling the said Liberty by a Law, been always uneasy and peevish since, and constantly bawling against Dissenters:
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but from all places of power and trust in the Civil Government, nothing will satisfy them except they have liberty to bite and devour their dissenting Brethren, as in former Reigns.
but from all places of power and trust in the Civil Government, nothing will satisfy them except they have liberty to bite and devour their dissenting Brothers, as in former Reigns.
because of his Fatherly Protection granted to Christians of all Denominations, but what Obstruction they laid in the way of his Affairs, in Council, Parliament, Army and Navy;
Because of his Fatherly Protection granted to Christians of all Denominations, but what Obstruction they laid in the Way of his Affairs, in Council, Parliament, Army and Navy;
so th•t it would seem highly necessary that a due Enquiry should be made by what secret Springs those Persons are acted, that continue thus to foment Divisions amongst us.
so th•t it would seem highly necessary that a due Enquiry should be made by what secret Springs those Persons Are acted, that continue thus to foment Divisions among us.
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It is worthy our observation that this spirit of Discord at home, seems to be invigorated and gather strength at the same time when the spirit of Persecution rages afresh against the Protestants abroad.
It is worthy our observation that this Spirit of Discord At home, seems to be invigorated and gather strength At the same time when the Spirit of Persecution rages afresh against the Protestants abroad.
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It is not at all to be doubted, but as C•in was stir'd up against his Brother Abel by that wicked one, that all his Successors in Persecution are still influenc'd by that same malignant Spirit, who hath been a Murderer from the beginning;
It is not At all to be doubted, but as C•in was stirred up against his Brother Abel by that wicked one, that all his Successors in Persecution Are still influenced by that same malignant Spirit, who hath been a Murderer from the beginning;
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Nor is it unworthy our Observation, that as the Papists abroad, and our implacable Ceremony-mongers at home, have their Spirits fermented at one and the same time, it is also in a great measure for one and the same Cause, viz. because they cannot bring all Men to submit to their Ceremonies and Modes of Worship of human Institution:
Nor is it unworthy our Observation, that as the Papists abroad, and our implacable Ceremony-mongers At home, have their Spirits fermented At one and the same time, it is also in a great measure for one and the same Cause, viz. Because they cannot bring all Men to submit to their Ceremonies and Modes of Worship of human Institution:
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disown human Tradition as a Rule of Faith, and in all their Controversies with the Papists, make use of the same Arguments against the Church of Rome, that we make use of against the Ceremonies and Discipline of the Church of England.
disown human Tradition as a Rule of Faith, and in all their Controversies with the Papists, make use of the same Arguments against the Church of Rome, that we make use of against the Ceremonies and Discipline of the Church of England.
They are still the more blame-worthy, because formerly they laid the charge upon the Government that these things which are the subject of discord, were still continued amongst us;
They Are still the more blameworthy, Because formerly they laid the charge upon the Government that these things which Are the Subject of discord, were still continued among us;
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and those things that are the Cause of Contention remov'd, they are so far from complying with him in it, that they are ready to fly in his face upon that account.
and those things that Are the Cause of Contention removed, they Are so Far from complying with him in it, that they Are ready to fly in his face upon that account.
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This, if we may believe Dr. Burnet, the present Bishop of Salisbury, who cannot be suspected of partiality in the case, was far from being the temper of the Church of England - Bishops, at least the best of 'em, in Queen Elizabeth 's days, that Learned and Moderate Bishop in his Letters, containing an Account of what seem'd most remarkable in Switzerland, Italy, &c. p. 42. says, He saw the Originals of Letters writ by several of the English Bishops to Bullinger at Zurich, in Queen Elizabeth 's time, whereby it appears, that the antient habits were preserv'd rather in compliance with the Queen,
This, if we may believe Dr. Burnet, the present Bishop of Salisbury, who cannot be suspected of partiality in the case, was Far from being the temper of the Church of England - Bishops, At least the best of they, in Queen Elizabeth is days, that Learned and Moderate Bishop in his Letters, containing an Account of what seemed most remarkable in Switzerland, Italy, etc. p. 42. Says, He saw the Originals of Letters writ by several of the English Bishops to Bullinger At Zurich, in Queen Elizabeth is time, whereby it appears, that the ancient habits were preserved rather in compliance with the Queen,
That Bishop Jewel that great Ornament of the English Church, in a Letter Feb. 8. 1566, wishes that the Vestments, together with all the other Remnants of Popery, might be thrown out of their Churches,
That Bishop Jewel that great Ornament of the English Church, in a letter Feb. 8. 1566, wishes that the Vestments, together with all the other Remnants of Popery, might be thrown out of their Churches,
In January that same year Bishop Sands wrote to the same purpose, Contenditur de Vestibus papisticis, utendis vel non utendis; dabit Deus his quoque finem.
In January that same year Bishop Sands wrote to the same purpose, Contenditur de Vestibus papisticis, utendis vel non utendis; Dabit Deus his quoque finem.
Horn Bishop of Winchester July 16. 1565. regrets the Act concerning Habits, and expresses some hopes that it might be repeal'd next Session of Parliament,
Horn Bishop of Winchester July 16. 1565. regrets the Act Concerning Habits, and Expresses Some hope's that it might be repealed next Session of Parliament,
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Bishop Grindal in a Letter of Aug. 27. 1566, writes that all the Bishops who had been beyond Sea, at their return dealt with the Queen to let the matter of the Habits fall;
Bishop Grindal in a letter of Aug. 27. 1566, writes that all the Bishops who had been beyond Sea, At their return dealt with the Queen to let the matter of the Habits fallen;
but she continued inflexible — and Cox Bishop of Ely, one of the most violent Men of the time, in one of his Letters bewails the aversion they found in the Parliament to reform those abuses.
but she continued inflexible — and Cox Bishop of Ely, one of the most violent Men of the time, in one of his Letters bewails the aversion they found in the Parliament to reform those Abuses.
Then by the Testimony of these Great Men, who may well be called the Fathers of the Church of England, it appears the things in controversy betwixt us, are Popish Remnants ;
Then by the Testimony of these Great Men, who may well be called the Father's of the Church of England, it appears the things in controversy betwixt us, Are Popish Remnants;
And it is very well known that these things have been continued ever since, and some Additions made to them by the Influence of the Popish Party, who were rampant in the beginning of Charles the First's Reign,
And it is very well known that these things have been continued ever since, and Some Additions made to them by the Influence of the Popish Party, who were rampant in the beginning of Charles the First's Reign,
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and had no little Interest at Court, and in obtaining the Act of Uniformity, after the Restoration of K. Charles II. This being uncontrovertibly true, we have reason to believe that the same Party in concert with the Jacobites, are still the Incendiaries,
and had no little Interest At Court, and in obtaining the Act of Uniformity, After the Restoration of K. Charles II This being uncontrovertibly true, we have reason to believe that the same Party in concert with the Jacobites, Are still the Incendiaries,
from them, or the professed Jacobites proceed those virulent Invectives, that have of late by a superfoetation of Malice been brought forth into the world against Dissenters:
from them, or the professed Jacobites proceed those virulent Invectives, that have of late by a superfoetation of Malice been brought forth into the world against Dissenters:
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and if they can but prevail to have their Liberty taken off or restrain'd, then they know that the Nation must be unavoidably thrown into new Convulsions, that a great part of the Subjects who have been so useful and well affected to the present Government, will be thereby deliver'd up into the hands of their and its implacable Enemies;
and if they can but prevail to have their Liberty taken off or restrained, then they know that the nation must be avoidable thrown into new Convulsions, that a great part of the Subject's who have been so useful and well affected to the present Government, will be thereby Delivered up into the hands of their and its implacable Enemies;
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that the Episcopal Party in Scotland who are avowed Enemies to his Majesty's Person and Government, will be thereby encourag'd to embroil that Kingdom afresh;
that the Episcopal Party in Scotland who Are avowed Enemies to his Majesty's Person and Government, will be thereby encouraged to embroil that Kingdom afresh;
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and so by an universal Confusion at home, whilst the Protestants are ungratefully persecuted by their Allies abroad, the way will be pav'd for the return of the late King James. This appears plainly to be the natural Tendency of those ill-tim'd Divisions that are so industriously fomented amongst us.
and so by an universal Confusion At home, while the Protestants Are ungratefully persecuted by their Allies abroad, the Way will be paved for the return of the late King James. This appears plainly to be the natural Tendency of those ill-timed Divisions that Are so industriously fomented among us.
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What a dreadful noise for this end have some Persons made about a harmless Letter, directed from a Presbyterian Minister in Newbury to another, importing a design among the Protestant dissenting Ministers throout this Kingdom to advance the Interest of Religion,
What a dreadful noise for this end have Some Persons made about a harmless letter, directed from a Presbyterian Minister in Newbury to Another, importing a Design among the Protestant dissenting Ministers throout this Kingdom to advance the Interest of Religion,
and Reformation of Manners? What malicious Reflections have there been made upon that Letter by men of different Kidneys? What frightful Ideas do some men endeavour to possess the minds of the Nation with against the Presbyterians, in a late virulent Pamphlet, call'd An Apology for the English Presbyterians? What strange Insinuations and imbittered Reflections does that Libel contain against the Church of Scotland, and the Classical Presbyterians? and who can doubt of the mischievous design of all this malicious Clamor,
and Reformation of Manners? What malicious Reflections have there been made upon that letter by men of different Kidneys? What frightful Ideas do Some men endeavour to possess the minds of the nation with against the Presbyterians, in a late virulent Pamphlet, called an Apology for the English Presbyterians? What strange Insinuations and imbittered Reflections does that Libel contain against the Church of Scotland, and the Classical Presbyterians? and who can doubt of the mischievous Design of all this malicious Clamor,
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when they know that the Papists and Jacobites raise the Hue and Cry on the one hand, and L. and F. with Sir R. L. raise it on the other? what pleasant game would it afford to the French King and the late King James to see the Church of England set on by this means to hunt down the Presbyterians? they are indeed the noblest Quarry,
when they know that the Papists and Jacobites raise the Hue and Cry on the one hand, and L. and F. with Sir R. L. raise it on the other? what pleasant game would it afford to the French King and the late King James to see the Church of England Set on by this means to hunt down the Presbyterians? they Are indeed the Noblest Quarry,
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But I shall leave that honest Triumvirate to go on with their Consult in High-Holborn, and heartily wish that none of 'em may ever have occasion to go any higher.
But I shall leave that honest Triumvirate to go on with their Consult in High-Holborn, and heartily wish that none of they may ever have occasion to go any higher.
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whether that be answerable to that deference to Magistrates, which Mr. Oliver preaches up so much in his Sermon, to throw such squint Reflections upon our Legislators,
whither that be answerable to that deference to Magistrates, which Mr. Oliver Preaches up so much in his Sermon, to throw such squint Reflections upon our Legislators,
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and to upbraid one of the greatest Magistrates of the Nation to his face for doing that which is allow'd both by the Laws of God and the Land, let him look to it.
and to upbraid one of the greatest Magistrates of the nation to his face for doing that which is allowed both by the Laws of God and the Land, let him look to it.
If his Heat had not been greater than his Judgment, he ought to have consider'd that one of the chief Arguments for Ceremonies was, that being indifferent in themselves,
If his Heat had not been greater than his Judgement, he ought to have considered that one of the chief Arguments for Ceremonies was, that being indifferent in themselves,
as will appear by the Letters before quoted, Mr. Powel de adiaphoris, Tilen's Parenaesis, Paybody's Apology, &c. and therefore seeing the Magistrate hath taken off those Laws that enjoin'd the practise of those indifferent Ceremonies, according to that Argument no man is now oblig'd to comply with them.
as will appear by the Letters before quoted, Mr. Powell de Adiaphora, Tilen's Parenaesis, Paybody's Apology, etc. and Therefore seeing the Magistrate hath taken off those Laws that enjoined the practice of those indifferent Ceremonies, according to that Argument no man is now obliged to comply with them.
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For so do••ine Romanists confound their Will-worship and Ido•a•ry with the Essentials of Christianity, that they take b•th from its Truth and Spiritual•ty.
For so do••ine Romanists confound their Will-worship and Ido•a•ry with the Essentials of Christianity, that they take b•th from its Truth and Spiritual•ty.
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but something of her Ignorance I am sure he has, and if to that he will add her Confession of Sins, he may plead a Right to that Advantage which he tells us, pag••. Ig•orance and a Confession of Sins, have above an affected prete••• to Knowledge and • Counterfeited Z•al.
but something of her Ignorance I am sure he has, and if to that he will add her Confessi of Sins, he may plead a Right to that Advantage which he tells us, pag••. Ig•orance and a Confessi of Sins, have above an affected prete••• to Knowledge and • Counterfeited Z•al.
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but I am of Opinnion there was something of a Papist in the Pulpit too •n for I find him a mighty Zealot for those Ceremonies which we have so lately heard some of Queen Elizabeth 's ••••ops accounted Popish 〈 ◊ 〉. And others of his ••rty have acknowledged, That the Ceremoies are i•convenient,
but I am of Opinion there was something of a Papist in the Pulpit too •n for I find him a mighty Zealot for those Ceremonies which we have so lately herd Some of Queen Elizabeth is ••••ops accounted Popish 〈 ◊ 〉. And Others of his ••rty have acknowledged, That the Ceremoies Are i•convenient,
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but yet to be obser••d for •o••e and that Offence and hindrance to Edification do arise from those Ceremonies, according to Dr. Burgess, in his Answer to the Reply, Pref. p. 43. And Mr. Sprint, Reply to the Answer, p. 270. And Cassand Anglican. pag. 46.
but yet to be obser••d for •o••e and that Offence and hindrance to Edification do arise from those Ceremonies, according to Dr. Burgess, in his Answer to the Reply, Pref. p. 43. And Mr. Sprint, Reply to the Answer, p. 270. And Cassandra Anglican. page. 46.
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Came••, a Man of great Note, and Friend to our Author's way, says expresly in his Popish Prejudices, c. 10. That so admirable was the simplicity of the Primitive Church in the Times of the Apostles, that there were no other Ceremonies then to be found in her but the Celebration of Baptism by washing of Water,
Came••, a Man of great Note, and Friend to our Author's Way, Says expressly in his Popish Prejudices, c. 10. That so admirable was the simplicity of the Primitive Church in the Times of the Apostles, that there were no other Ceremonies then to be found in her but the Celebration of Baptism by washing of Water,
I could give him more Quotations of this sort, but these are enough to 〈 ◊ 〉 the World that it were fitter for him to go home to Corpus Christi• College,
I could give him more Quotations of this sort, but these Are enough to 〈 ◊ 〉 the World that it were fitter for him to go home to Corpus Christi• College,
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and read a little more, than thus to endeavour to perpetuate a Schism in the body of Christ, by Preaching up those Ceremonies which the Greatest Men of the Church have complained they were forc'd to comply with ▪ out or Necessity, and not out of choice.
and read a little more, than thus to endeavour to perpetuate a Schism in the body of christ, by Preaching up those Ceremonies which the Greatest Men of the Church have complained they were forced to comply with ▪ out or Necessity, and not out of choice.
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If he did but •dve•t to his own Concession, that the Romanists take both from the Truth and Spirituality of the Christian Religion, by confounding their Will-Worship and Idolatry with the Essentials of Christianity ;
If he did but •dve•t to his own Concession, that the Romanists take both from the Truth and Spirituality of the Christian Religion, by confounding their Will-Worship and Idolatry with the Essentials of Christianity;
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and kneeling at the Communion, which he cannot pretend have any other Foundation but the Will of Man, don't fall under the same Charge he brings against Popish Will-Worship;
and kneeling At the Communion, which he cannot pretend have any other Foundation but the Will of Man, don't fallen under the same Charge he brings against Popish Will-Worship;
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so that our Author has been as unhappy i• stumbling upon this Parallel, as the E. of Roscommon, a noted Papist, was to translate that part of Horace into English Verse;
so that our Author has been as unhappy i• stumbling upon this Parallel, as the E. of Roscommon, a noted Papist, was to translate that part of Horace into English Verse;
Then his malicious Charge against Dissenters in general, as derogating from the Essentials of Religion, by Enthusiastical Notions, serves only to discover the Confusedness of his own Brain,
Then his malicious Charge against Dissenters in general, as derogating from the Essentials of Religion, by Enthusiastical Notions, serves only to discover the Confusedness of his own Brain,
In looks Ten times more Enthusiastical in him to trump up the Authority of what he calls the Church, above that of the Scripture, which enjoins a mutual Forbearance in Things indifferent,
In looks Ten times more Enthusiastical in him to trump up the authority of what he calls the Church, above that of the Scripture, which enjoins a mutual Forbearance in Things indifferent,
and expressly forbids •nd ••ning one another for Meats, Drinks, and Days, 1 Cor. 8. Rom. 14.5. &c. than any thing he can charge upon the Presbyterians.
and expressly forbids •nd ••ning one Another for Meats, Drinks, and Days, 1 Cor. 8. Rom. 14.5. etc. than any thing he can charge upon the Presbyterians.
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He must, or at least ought to know, that the man Pl•a which these of 〈 ◊ 〉 Party make use of to defend that wherein they differ from us, •s Succession, 〈 ◊ 〉,
He must, or At least ought to know, that the man Pl•a which these of 〈 ◊ 〉 Party make use of to defend that wherein they differ from us, •s Succession, 〈 ◊ 〉,
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and Tradition, which he himself own, Page 〈 … 〉 strangely mistaken, and that Tradition deserves •ut little Credit 〈 … 〉 borrowed from the Pre•byterian Heap, to 〈 … 〉 Papists,
and Tradition, which he himself own, Page 〈 … 〉 strangely mistaken, and that Tradition deserves •ut little Credit 〈 … 〉 borrowed from the Pre•byterian Heap, to 〈 … 〉 Papists,
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•ut why did not he take Notice that this is als• one Point of the Difference 〈 ◊ 〉 his Party and the Dissenters, which is clearly determin'd 〈 ◊ 〉 by the Gods of Truth himself,
•ut why did not he take Notice that this is als• one Point of the Difference 〈 ◊ 〉 his Party and the Dissenters, which is clearly determined 〈 ◊ 〉 by the God's of Truth himself,
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and therefore at all times uncover themselves in Cathedrals, and many of them in 〈 … 〉 Ch•rches, especially in the Cha••els ▪ for which they cannot shew one 〈 ◊ 〉 of Scripture:
and Therefore At all times uncover themselves in Cathedrals, and many of them in 〈 … 〉 Ch•rches, especially in the Cha••els ▪ for which they cannot show one 〈 ◊ 〉 of Scripture:
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but on the contrary, our Saviour here informs us, that the Day shall come when Men shall Worship him in Spirit and Truth, without regard to any particular Places ▪ and we ••nd that •he himse•• ▪ and his Apostles, practic'd accordingly,
but on the contrary, our Saviour Here informs us, that the Day shall come when Men shall Worship him in Spirit and Truth, without regard to any particular Places ▪ and we ••nd that •he himse•• ▪ and his Apostles, practiced accordingly,
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and worship'd either in private Houses, Mountain, Ships, Sea-coasts, or any where, as Providence offer'd an Opportunity, without a formal Consecration of any particular Place, which he knows is contrary to the Pract••e• of the Church of England.
and worshipped either in private Houses, Mountain, Ships, Seacoasts, or any where, as Providence offered an Opportunity, without a formal Consecration of any particular Place, which he knows is contrary to the Pract••e• of the Church of England.
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and Rule over as, humbly ••knowledge hi•, unspeakeable Goodness, •o 〈 ◊ 〉 his infinite Wisdome which searches our Hearts, that we in all things submit to his allwise Will,
and Rule over as, humbly ••knowledge hi•, unspeakable goodness, •o 〈 ◊ 〉 his infinite Wisdom which Searches our Hearts, that we in all things submit to his alwise Will,
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when we love him with all our Hearts, and all our Souls, and yet Fear and Reverence him as a Father, 〈 ◊ 〉 with the greatest Cheerfulness obey whatsoever he has 〈 ◊ 〉 pleas'd to command us;
when we love him with all our Hearts, and all our Souls, and yet fear and reverence him as a Father, 〈 ◊ 〉 with the greatest Cheerfulness obey whatsoever he has 〈 ◊ 〉 pleased to command us;
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There's scarcely any thing in this Definition, but what is comprehended in this one Distich of Cato, Si Deus est animus nobis ut carmina dicunt, Hic tibi praecipuè sit pu•a mente colendus.
There's scarcely any thing in this Definition, but what is comprehended in this one Distich of Cato, Si Deus est animus nobis ut carmina dicunt, Hic tibi praecipuè sit pu•a mente colendus.
than that all Gospel-Worship should be perform'd in his Name, without which none of our Devotion is acceptable ▪ I would therefore advise this upstart Divine,
than that all Gospel worship should be performed in his Name, without which none of our Devotion is acceptable ▪ I would Therefore Advice this upstart Divine,
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and out of pity to his Ignorance, or to chastise him for his faulty Definition, would refer him to John 14.13. where we are taught to offer up our Prayers in the Name of Jesus, to Matthew 18.20. and other Places, where we are taught to assemble in his Name, to Matthew 28.19. &c. where Ministers are commanded to preach and baptise in his Name, to 1 John 3.23. where we are commanded to believe in his Name, and to Heb. 13.15. where we are enjoin'd to offer Praises to God by him.
and out of pity to his Ignorance, or to chastise him for his faulty Definition, would refer him to John 14.13. where we Are taught to offer up our Prayers in the Name of jesus, to Matthew 18.20. and other Places, where we Are taught to assemble in his Name, to Matthew 28.19. etc. where Ministers Are commanded to preach and baptise in his Name, to 1 John 3.23. where we Are commanded to believe in his Name, and to Hebrew 13.15. where we Are enjoined to offer Praises to God by him.
Now these being all Acts of Spiritual Worship, is it not strange that this Novice in Divinity should not so much as once have mentioned the Name of Jesus in his Definition of worshipping God by the Spirit.
Now these being all Acts of Spiritual Worship, is it not strange that this Novice in Divinity should not so much as once have mentioned the Name of jesus in his Definition of worshipping God by the Spirit.
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Another thing he hath omitted in his Definition, is, that to VVorship God in Spirit, must necessarily infer the worshipping of him according to the Direction of his own Spirit in the Sacred Scriptures, without which, all those Impressions of his Majesty, Power, Rule,
another thing he hath omitted in his Definition, is, that to VVorship God in Spirit, must necessarily infer the worshipping of him according to the Direction of his own Spirit in the Sacred Scriptures, without which, all those Impressions of his Majesty, Power, Rule,
He goes on thus, Page 10, That h•ving once this true Notion of the Almighty, we ex•rt our selves in Acts of Piety and publick Devotion, express our Sense of his Pow•r and Rule, by our daily Supplications, ou• Ackno•l•dgments of his Goodness, by our continual Praises, our Love, by our Charity to our Neighbours,
He Goes on thus, Page 10, That h•ving once this true Notion of the Almighty, we ex•rt our selves in Acts of Piety and public Devotion, express our Sense of his Pow•r and Rule, by our daily Supplications, ou• Ackno•l•dgments of his goodness, by our continual Praises, our Love, by our Charity to our Neighbours,
A little further he says, That God is a Spirit, and therefore his Wo•ship ought to deduce its Source from the Reason and Soul of Man. And in the 1•th. Page, That if Worship takes its rise from the Heart, then is it a Spiritual Worship.
A little further he Says, That God is a Spirit, and Therefore his Wo•ship ought to deduce its Source from the Reason and Soul of Man. And in the 1•th. Page, That if Worship Takes its rise from the Heart, then is it a Spiritual Worship.
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for all this while it's evident that Cato in his Distich before-named, had as true a Notion of Spiritual Worship as Mr. Oliver: And therefore I will make bold to tell him, that if he don't make haste to increase more in Spiritual Knowledge than hitherto he has done, it will be a great while before he deserve to be made a Spiritual Lord;
for all this while it's evident that Cato in his Distich beforenamed, had as true a Notion of Spiritual Worship as Mr. Oliver: And Therefore I will make bold to tell him, that if he don't make haste to increase more in Spiritual Knowledge than hitherto he has done, it will be a great while before he deserve to be made a Spiritual Lord;
I would fain know whether by part of his own definition of Spiritual Worship, he hath not excluded himself from the number of Spiritual Worshippers, by failing in his Obedience to Authority, and in his Respect to those whom God has set over us, in railing thus against those whose Worship is establish'd by Law as well as his own:
I would fain know whither by part of his own definition of Spiritual Worship, he hath not excluded himself from the number of Spiritual Worshippers, by failing in his obedience to authority, and in his Respect to those whom God has Set over us, in railing thus against those whose Worship is established by Law as well as his own:
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Does he think, that when the King and Parliament pass'd the Act for Liberty, they design'd that every little Pragmatical Priest should revile Magistrates to their faces,
Does he think, that when the King and Parliament passed the Act for Liberty, they designed that every little Pragmatical Priest should revile Magistrates to their faces,
for non compliance to Humane Ceremonies in Divine Worship? If it were so, then the Nonconformists are only ty'd down to a Stake, to be baited by every dumb Dog, that cannot bark,
for non compliance to Humane Ceremonies in Divine Worship? If it were so, then the nonconformists Are only tied down to a Stake, to be baited by every dumb Dog, that cannot bark,
and would have forc'd Circumcision and other Jewish Ceremonies into the Christian VVorship, Phil. 3.2. Just so our Author seems to be one of those that would tear the Flock,
and would have forced Circumcision and other Jewish Ceremonies into the Christian VVorship, Philip 3.2. Just so our Author seems to be one of those that would tear the Flock,
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for they seem both of 'em to be deep-mouth'd, and so well vers'd in the Art already, that they understand all the Hunters Notes, from Tone, to Tontontontontavon.
for they seem both of they to be deepmouthed, and so well versed in the Art already, that they understand all the Hunters Notes, from Tone, to Tontontontontavon.
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I am afraid he has in those very words describ'd himself and the rest of his Kidney, who will force their own Impositions into the most Solemn Ordinances of the Gospel,
I am afraid he has in those very words described himself and the rest of his Kidney, who will force their own Impositions into the most Solemn Ordinances of the Gospel,
had he said, significant Ceremonies, or a kind of Party-per-pale Sacraments, that must be outward and visible Signs of inward and Spiritual Graces, such as the Sign of the ✚, is made to be our fighting under Christ's Banner, &c. he had said somewhat;
had he said, significant Ceremonies, or a kind of Party-per-pale Sacraments, that must be outward and visible Signs of inward and Spiritual Graces, such as the Signen of the ✚, is made to be our fighting under Christ's Banner, etc. he had said somewhat;
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and then I should have made bold to tell him, tho' I incur the danger of an ipso facto Excommunication for it by the Canons of his Church, that such Ceremonies are ipso facto condemn'd by this Text, that teaches us we must worship God according to Truth, which is his Revealed will,
and then I should have made bold to tell him, though I incur the danger of an ipso facto Excommunication for it by the Canonas of his Church, that such Ceremonies Are ipso facto condemned by this Text, that Teaches us we must worship God according to Truth, which is his Revealed will,
So little does this Zealous Ceremony-monger understand the Controversie in which he is so fierce a Disputant, that he tells us, we our selves make use of Ceremonies ;
So little does this Zealous Ceremony-monger understand the Controversy in which he is so fierce a Disputant, that he tells us, we our selves make use of Ceremonies;
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But does not this little Sprig, or Sucker of Divinity, know that these Things, if they must be Ceremonies, are not impos'd upon those of our Party as Terms of Communion? For our parts we are so little concern'd about such things, that we should not value it one rush if all the Youngsters of the Church wore their Shooes upon their Head,
But does not this little Sprig, or Sucker of Divinity, know that these Things, if they must be Ceremonies, Are not imposed upon those of our Party as Terms of Communion? For our parts we Are so little concerned about such things, that we should not valve it one rush if all the Youngsters of the Church wore their Shoes upon their Head,
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But now he comes with the killing Stroke, that it's almost time for the Huntsman to sound the Death of the Hart, with a Tone Tontontaven, &c. He tells us, pag. 14. and 15. That the Objections against set Forms,
But now he comes with the killing Stroke, that it's almost time for the Huntsman to found the Death of the Heart, with a Tone Tontontaven, etc. He tells us, page. 14. and 15. That the Objections against Set Forms,
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and what they pretend an extemporary Effusion, is no more than a Form to all the Auditory — and are often work'd up, by Heat and Passion, to say Amen to no better than Nonsense, sometimes, I fear,
and what they pretend an extemporary Effusion, is no more than a From to all the Auditory — and Are often worked up, by Heat and Passion, to say Amen to no better than Nonsense, sometime, I Fear,
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even Blasphemy it self — Strange is it, that Men otherwise sober, and that will not venture a Sermon, which they will not address to the People, without Care and Accuracy of Wording, should yet dare to entertain Commerce with God at all Adventures, buoy'd up with a little popular Applause and Self-Conceit!
even Blasphemy it self — Strange is it, that Men otherwise Sobrium, and that will not venture a Sermon, which they will not address to the People, without Care and Accuracy of Wording, should yet Dare to entertain Commerce with God At all Adventures, buoyed up with a little popular Applause and Self-Conceit!
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and a Volubility of Speech, and perfected by a great share of Confidence. Here, as elsewhere, this Novice hath entertain'd the Auditory with Ignorance, Railing, and Falshoods.
and a Volubility of Speech, and perfected by a great share of Confidence. Here, as elsewhere, this Novice hath entertained the Auditory with Ignorance, Railing, and Falsehoods.
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I could wish that his Tutor, when he returns to Cambridge again, would whip him a little for Ignoratio Elenchi. Is it not a horrid shame, that a Confident Prig should step up to the Pulpit of the Greatest Cathedral in England, pretending to preach upon Controversies,
I could wish that his Tutor, when he returns to Cambridge again, would whip him a little for Ignoratio Elenchi. Is it not a horrid shame, that a Confident Prig should step up to the Pulpit of the Greatest Cathedral in England, pretending to preach upon Controversies,
and not so much as understand the State of the Question he pretends to handle? Then let him know, that the Nonconformists don't deny the Lawfulness of set Forms, provided they be sound,
and not so much as understand the State of the Question he pretends to handle? Then let him know, that the nonconformists don't deny the Lawfulness of Set Forms, provided they be found,
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But the thing they deny, is this, that it is unlawful for any Church or Society of Men upon Earth, to impose stated Forms of other Mens composing to be used by Ministers in the whole Exercise of their Ministerial Function, and no others :
But the thing they deny, is this, that it is unlawful for any Church or Society of Men upon Earth, to impose stated Forms of other Men's composing to be used by Ministers in the Whole Exercise of their Ministerial Function, and no Others:
If our Author will read Didoclavius his Altare Damascenum, an ancient and learned Author, or Dr. Collins of Norwich, a Modern Author upon the Subject, he will find this to be,
If our Author will read Didoclavius his Altar Damascus, an ancient and learned Author, or Dr. Collins of Norwich, a Modern Author upon the Subject, he will find this to be,
and the reason of it is this, that the Gift of Prayer, as well as of Preaching, is given by our Saviour to his Ambassadors, else how should they be the Mouth of the People to him,
and the reason of it is this, that the Gift of Prayer, as well as of Preaching, is given by our Saviour to his ambassadors, Else how should they be the Mouth of the People to him,
as well as the Deliverers of his Message to them? The stinting of Ministers to the Forms of others, is perfectly to make them guilty of the neglect of part of that Gift, which they receive at their Ordination by the hands of the Presbytery, against which the Apostle cautions Timothy, 1 Tim. 4.14 ▪ It is likewise plain by Acts 6.4. that it is the Duty of Ministers to give themselves to Prayer, as well as to Preaching;
as well as the Deliverers of his Message to them? The stinting of Ministers to the Forms of Others, is perfectly to make them guilty of the neglect of part of that Gift, which they receive At their Ordination by the hands of the Presbytery, against which the Apostle cautions Timothy, 1 Tim. 4.14 ▪ It is likewise plain by Acts 6.4. that it is the Duty of Ministers to give themselves to Prayer, as well as to Preaching;
and seeing many of the Preachers, by giving themselves to it, (nay, most of those in other Countries) attain to a Faculty of delivering the Message of God in good Method and Language without Notes;
and seeing many of the Preachers, by giving themselves to it, (nay, most of those in other Countries) attain to a Faculty of delivering the Message of God in good Method and Language without Notes;
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and their Peoples Desires, in the same manner to God without the help of a Form? I confess for such as he, who seems to be grosly ignorant of the Office and Duty of a Minister,
and their Peoples Desires, in the same manner to God without the help of a From? I confess for such as he, who seems to be grossly ignorant of the Office and Duty of a Minister,
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and is more like Jeroboam 's Priests of old, that by consecrating themselves with a Bullock and ten Rams, were fit to be Priests to them that were no Gods, a Form of Prayer may be necessary;
and is more like Jeroboam is Priests of old, that by consecrating themselves with a Bullock and ten Rams, were fit to be Priests to them that were no God's, a From of Prayer may be necessary;
for by his ignorant Twattle, he seems to be such a Parson as the Story goes of, who could not tell what Prayer to read for a poor Man, that came to him when his House was on Fire;
for by his ignorant Twattle, he seems to be such a Parson as the Story Goes of, who could not tell what Prayer to read for a poor Man, that Come to him when his House was on Fire;
For his ignorant and irreligious Questions, Where the Assistance of the Spirit is promised, or upon what account indeed necessary, they smell so rank of the Libertine, that we may justly enter our Exceptions against his Evidence in matters of Religion,
For his ignorant and irreligious Questions, Where the Assistance of the Spirit is promised, or upon what account indeed necessary, they smell so rank of the Libertine, that we may justly enter our Exceptions against his Evidence in matters of Religion,
But to reform him if possible, let him read his own Text once more, which is a Promise as well as a Prophecy, that the Spirit should assist the Saints under the Gospel in their Worship, of which Prayer is a very great part.
But to reform him if possible, let him read his own Text once more, which is a Promise as well as a Prophecy, that the Spirit should assist the Saints under the Gospel in their Worship, of which Prayer is a very great part.
He may likewise read the Fifteenth Verse of that same Chapter, and there he will find that true Christians receive the Spirit of Adoption, by which they cry Abba Father, and are as naturally enabled thereby to pour out their Souls before God in Prayer for Spiritual Mercies,
He may likewise read the Fifteenth Verse of that same Chapter, and there he will find that true Christians receive the Spirit of Adoption, by which they cry Abba Father, and Are as naturally enabled thereby to pour out their Souls before God in Prayer for Spiritual mercies,
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as we are by Nature prompted to request such things of our Earthly Parents as we stand in need of, without a Set Form. Let him read John 14.26. and there he will find a Promise, That the Comforter, the holy Spirit, shall teach us all things ;
as we Are by Nature prompted to request such things of our Earthly Parents as we stand in need of, without a Set Form Let him read John 14.26. and there he will find a Promise, That the Comforter, the holy Spirit, shall teach us all things;
If he thinks to evade this by pretending that we alledg the very words of our Prayers are inspir'd, Let him quote any Dissenting Author, Quakers, or some such excepted, that have said so if he can.
If he thinks to evade this by pretending that we allege the very words of our Prayers Are inspired, Let him quote any Dissenting Author, Quakers, or Some such excepted, that have said so if he can.
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and as easily represent their Desires to God in the same manner, pray for his Assistance against their particular Temptations and Sins, beg for those Graces they want, offer up Praises for such Mercies as they have received,
and as Easily represent their Desires to God in the same manner, pray for his Assistance against their particular Temptations and Sins, beg for those Graces they want, offer up Praises for such mercies as they have received,
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Let him give us his reason why all Ministers and Christians, must be tied up to the Forms of others, who have no more right to those Promises abovementioned than themselves,
Let him give us his reason why all Ministers and Christians, must be tied up to the Forms of Others, who have no more right to those Promises abovementioned than themselves,
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Our Author before he had made so many ill grounded Objections and Charges against Extemporary Prayer, ought first to have taken the Beam out of the Eye of his own Party,
Our Author before he had made so many ill grounded Objections and Charges against Extemporary Prayer, ought First to have taken the Beam out of the Eye of his own Party,
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as being the Mass-Book, Romish Breviary, and Rituals, translated with some Amendments, as K. Edw. 6 th. own'd in his Proclamation to the Devonshire Rebels, that it is chargeable with vain Repetitions, that it stints God to such a daily Measure of Prayers, hinders many necessary Petitions,
as being the Mass-Book, Romish Breviary, and Rituals, translated with Some Amendments, as K. Edward 6 th. owned in his Proclamation to the Devonshire Rebels, that it is chargeable with vain Repetitions, that it stints God to such a daily Measure of Prayers, hinders many necessary Petitions,
when his Party oblige all their Clergy to assent and consent to all the Mis-translations of the Psalms, and other places of Scripture in their Common-Prayer-Book,
when his Party oblige all their Clergy to assent and consent to all the Mis-translations of the Psalms, and other places of Scripture in their Common prayer book,
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and part of the First Commandment, sometimes the Translation is blasphemous, as in Psal. 18.26. where 'tis said of God, that he shall learn frowardness with the froward ;
and part of the First Commandment, sometime the translation is blasphemous, as in Psalm 18.26. where it's said of God, that he shall Learn frowardness with the froward;
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sometimes it is absurd and sensless, as Psal. 58.8. and sometimes adds Words and Sentences, which change and obscure its meaning, as Psal. 2.12. and Psal. 14. Page 15, and 16. He goes on with his usual Assurance, and says, Our Saviour prov'd by a Form, that the World has been so sensible of the Necessity of one, that there is no Age or Church that has left themselves at liberty.
sometime it is absurd and senseless, as Psalm 58.8. and sometime adds Words and Sentences, which change and Obscure its meaning, as Psalm 2.12. and Psalm 14. Page 15, and 16. He Goes on with his usual Assurance, and Says, Our Saviour proved by a From, that the World has been so sensible of the Necessity of one, that there is no Age or Church that has left themselves At liberty.
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But it is so evident in the Scripture, that our Blessed Redeemer and his Apostles tied themselves to no certain Form of Prayers, that none who have ever read the Bible can be ignorant of it.
But it is so evident in the Scripture, that our Blessed Redeemer and his Apostles tied themselves to no certain From of Prayers, that none who have ever read the bible can be ignorant of it.
or have told us who they empower'd to do it? And is it not a reflection upon the Scriptures, that they which are able to make the Man of God wise unto Salvation, should not be thought sufficient to direct us how to pray without set Forms,
or have told us who they empowered to do it? And is it not a reflection upon the Scriptures, that they which Are able to make the Man of God wise unto Salvation, should not be Thought sufficient to Direct us how to pray without Set Forms,
as well as it is to make Men able Ministers of the New Testament without set Homilies? Would not Mankind look upon it as an Imposition on humane Nature,
as well as it is to make Men able Ministers of the New Testament without Set Homilies? Would not Mankind look upon it as an Imposition on humane Nature,
if Forms should be impos'd upon them, in which, and no other, they should be obliged to sue for Relief to their Superiors in all the Calamities that may befal them,
if Forms should be imposed upon them, in which, and no other, they should be obliged to sue for Relief to their Superiors in all the Calamities that may befall them,
nay, more absurd to restrain Men to Forms compos'd by others, for addressing the Almighty in their various Exigencies, that none can know so well as themselves;
nay, more absurd to restrain Men to Forms composed by Others, for addressing the Almighty in their various Exigencies, that none can know so well as themselves;
Tertullian speaking of the Worship of the Christians, Illuc, (that is towards Heaven,) suspicientes Christiani manibus expansis quia Innocuis capite Nudo,
Tertullian speaking of the Worship of the Christians, Illuc, (that is towards Heaven,) suspicientes Christians manibus expansis quia Innocuis capite Nudo,
and therefore shall say no more on the Subject, but this, that Eusebius in his Epistles of the Churches of Smyrna, Vienna, and Lyons, is silent as to any Liturgy.
and Therefore shall say no more on the Subject, but this, that Eusebius in his Epistles of the Churches of Smyrna, Vienna, and Lyons, is silent as to any Liturgy.
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The like silence there is in the Epistles of Clemens, Ignatius, and the Writings of Justin Martyr, Tertullian, and Origen. Nay, Baronius ad An. 58. Numb. 102. treating expresly of the Publick Prayers of the Church, keeps the same silence as to the use of Forms.
The like silence there is in the Epistles of Clemens, Ignatius, and the Writings of Justin Martyr, Tertullian, and Origen. Nay, Baronius and Nias 58. Numb. 102. treating expressly of the Public Prayers of the Church, keeps the same silence as to the use of Forms.
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Mr. Oliver 's other silly Reflections of want of due Reverence in Places of Worship, are so like himself, that they deserve no other Answer but Contempt:
Mr. Oliver is other silly Reflections of want of due reverence in Places of Worship, Are so like himself, that they deserve no other Answer but Contempt:
I shall conclude this extemporary Answer to a premeditated Sermon against extemporary Prayer, with this one Reflection, that the late Lord Mayor may well be abused in the street by Ballad-singers, Hawkers,
I shall conclude this extemporary Answer to a premeditated Sermon against extemporary Prayer, with this one Reflection, that the late Lord Mayor may well be abused in the street by Ballad-singers, Hawkers,
but if the City of London suffer their Chief Magistrate, and the •reatest of the Kind in the whole Nation, to be thus abus'd for going to Meetings, which was neither contrary to the Laws of God nor Man, they don't acquit themselves according to their Character:
but if the city of London suffer their Chief Magistrate, and the •reatest of the Kind in the Whole nation, to be thus abused for going to Meetings, which was neither contrary to the Laws of God nor Man, they don't acquit themselves according to their Character:
If this be Mr. Oliver 's deference to Dignities, it's pity he should ever preach in any other Place but Bedlam, where his namesake Oliver 's Porter us'd to rave.
If this be Mr. Oliver is deference to Dignities, it's pity he should ever preach in any other Place but Bedlam, where his namesake Oliver is Porter used to rave.
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for I believe their..... will scarcely recover his Game, so that he may ev'n sit down contented with the Honour of being the Ring-leader of those who sing such goodly Ballads,
for I believe their..... will scarcely recover his Game, so that he may even fit down contented with the Honour of being the Ringleader of those who sing such goodly Ballads,
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