A SERMON Preached at BLAND FOR D-FORUM IN DORSET-SHIRE, December the 19th, 1682. ACTS 2. 42. And they continued stedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship,
A SERMON Preached At BLAND FOR D-FORUM IN DORSET-SHIRE, December the 19th, 1682. ACTS 2. 42. And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship,
IT is too too observable that when Men have once wickedly complyed with discover'd, or weakly given up their Assent to unsearch'd Errours, their main business afterwards is, right or wrong, to justify the Principles which they have imbibed:
IT is too too observable that when Men have once wickedly complied with discovered, or weakly given up their Assent to unsearched Errors, their main business afterwards is, right or wrong, to justify the Principles which they have imbibed:
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Hence the Writings of Fathers, and perhaps the Decrees of Councils are entituled to them; Scripture is wrested, and Antiquity raked into, to give Patronage to the foulest Misdemeanours.
Hence the Writings of Father's, and perhaps the Decrees of Councils Are entitled to them; Scripture is wrested, and Antiquity raked into, to give Patronage to the Foulest Misdemeanours.
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Thus of old, St. Origen was made use of to defend the Heresie of the Arians, St Cyprian of the Donatians, St. Ambrose, St. Jerome, and St. Austin of the Pelagians: And of late the uncommissioned Zeal of Gregory Nazianzene, and the Stories of Theodoret, have been cited to excuse Disobedience to Princes,
Thus of old, Saint Origen was made use of to defend the Heresy of the Arians, Saint Cyprian of the Donatians, Saint Ambrose, Saint Jerome, and Saint Austin of the Pelagians: And of late the uncommissioned Zeal of Gregory Nazianzene, and the Stories of Theodoret, have been cited to excuse Disobedience to Princes,
Thus Schism has always fled for Sanctuary to the Altar, and from those who most constantly attended upon it, (especially in the first Ages of Christianity,) has endeavoured to gain Credit and Success.
Thus Schism has always fled for Sanctuary to the Altar, and from those who most constantly attended upon it, (especially in the First Ages of Christianity,) has endeavoured to gain Credit and Success.
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and was never such as they boasted of) too many for the defence of their Separations, plead that Liberty in which they suppose the Primitive Christians stood fast;
and was never such as they boasted of) too many for the defence of their Separations, plead that Liberty in which they suppose the Primitive Christians stood fast;
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NONLATINALPHABET here rendred Fellowship, NONLATINALPHABET breaking of Bread, however taken by some learned Men, the former for that most liberal distribution and wonderfull Charity, conspicuous in those Days;
Here rendered Fellowship, breaking of Bred, however taken by Some learned Men, the former for that most liberal distribution and wonderful Charity, conspicuous in those Days;
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Yet by others of great Authority, This is supposed to denote the Eucharist which the Apostles blessed, That the Communion which they were the chief Members of.
Yet by Others of great authority, This is supposed to denote the Eucharist which the Apostles blessed, That the Communion which they were the chief Members of.
I shall enquire how far, now-a days, the Magistrate and those in Authority under him may proceed, in order to the uniting Men in Judgment and Practice,
I shall inquire how Far, now-a days, the Magistrate and those in authority under him may proceed, in order to the uniting Men in Judgement and Practice,
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At the time when that prodigious effect of Omnipotent Mercy was express'd in the Incarnation of our Redeemer, the distracted World not keeping any regularly traced Path towards Salvation, wandred in Darkness,
At the time when that prodigious Effect of Omnipotent Mercy was expressed in the Incarnation of our Redeemer, the distracted World not keeping any regularly traced Path towards Salvation, wandered in Darkness,
and by magisterial Confidence, and precise Hypocrisie, (Qualifications which often come together) so far enslav'd the Judgments of their Proselytes, that if two of them held contradictory Opinions, each notwithstanding was thought infallible.
and by magisterial Confidence, and precise Hypocrisy, (Qualifications which often come together) so Far enslaved the Judgments of their Proselytes, that if two of them held contradictory Opinions, each notwithstanding was Thought infallible.
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But after his coming, whom the Father sent to be a Light to lighten These, and to be the Glory of Those, the Partition-Wall betwixt Jew and Gentile was broken down,
But After his coming, whom the Father sent to be a Light to lighten These, and to be the Glory of Those, the Partition-Wall betwixt Jew and Gentile was broken down,
They heard and obeyed his Voice, when he spoke by them, whom the Holy Ghost made Overseers of his Flock. They contended earnestly for the Faith which was once delivered unto the Saints;
They herd and obeyed his Voice, when he spoke by them, whom the Holy Ghost made Overseers of his Flock. They contended earnestly for the Faith which was once Delivered unto the Saints;
and, Christ having provided for his Service in a regular way, came together in Unity to the House of the Lord, to offer Prayers and Thanks-givings jointly to the Almighty,
and, christ having provided for his Service in a regular Way, Come together in Unity to the House of the Lord, to offer Prayers and Thanksgivings jointly to the Almighty,
When the Disciples were but few, These all continued with one accord in Prayer and Supplication, Act. 1. 14. And when the Word of God mightily grew and prevailed, The multitude of them that believed were of one Heart and of one Soul, Acts 4. 32. No foolish Prejudices, uncharitable Surmises,
When the Disciples were but few, These all continued with one accord in Prayer and Supplication, Act. 1. 14. And when the Word of God mightily grew and prevailed, The multitude of them that believed were of one Heart and of one Soul, Acts 4. 32. No foolish Prejudices, uncharitable Surmises,
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or fruitless search after sarther Purity, excluded them from the Fellowship of their Brethren, from a common Participation of the Sacraments and Prayers,
or fruitless search After sarther Purity, excluded them from the Fellowship of their Brothers, from a Common Participation of the Sacraments and Prayers,
They kept the Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace, of outward Communion, endeavouring to walk worthy of that Vocation wherewith they were called, in one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism.
They kept the Unity of the Spirit in the Bound of Peace, of outward Communion, endeavouring to walk worthy of that Vocation wherewith they were called, in one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism.
When that wandring Seat of his Glory, was at length, after above a thousond Years, fixed in Mount Sion, thither the Tribes were bound in Duty to go up to give Thanks unto the Name of the Lord.
When that wandering Seat of his Glory, was At length, After above a thousond years, fixed in Mount Sion, thither the Tribes were bound in Duty to go up to give Thanks unto the Name of the Lord.
All are invited, yea obliged to come in, that his House may be filled. The Members hereof who ought to be a Body fitly joined together and compaited by that which every joint supplyeth, dishonour their Head and make him the Authour of Confusion,
All Are invited, yea obliged to come in, that his House may be filled. The Members hereof who ought to be a Body fitly joined together and compaited by that which every joint supplieth, dishonour their Head and make him the Author of Confusion,
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This Union in Judgment and Practice was zealously observed by the Primitive Christians, They continued dayly with one accord in the Temple, Justin Martyr calls their Devotions NONLATINALPHABET, common Prayers.
This union in Judgement and Practice was zealously observed by the Primitive Christians, They continued daily with one accord in the Temple, Justin Martyr calls their Devotions, Common Prayers.
And when they were driven thence, and Divine Providence had ordered the Malice of Men, which scattered abroad the Professours, to enlarge the Borders of Christianity,
And when they were driven thence, and Divine Providence had ordered the Malice of Men, which scattered abroad the Professors, to enlarge the Borders of Christianity,
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this transient Communion never to cease, 'till swallowed up by that which shall be to everlasting in the Heavenly Jerusalem, in the general Assembly and Church of the first born, which are written in Heaven.
this Transient Communion never to cease, till swallowed up by that which shall be to everlasting in the Heavenly Jerusalem, in the general Assembly and Church of the First born, which Are written in Heaven.
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and allowing that Communion was necessary whenever not sinfull, and that difference in Rites and Ceremonies in things in themselves indifferent was never sufficient to excuse the breach of it.
and allowing that Communion was necessary whenever not sinful, and that difference in Rites and Ceremonies in things in themselves indifferent was never sufficient to excuse the breach of it.
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When that great irreconcileable Controversie arose about the keeping of Easter, Polycarp being sent from the Eastern Churches to Anicetus chief Patriarch of the Western,
When that great Irreconcilable Controversy arose about the keeping of Easter, Polycarp being sent from the Eastern Churches to Anicetus chief Patriarch of the Western,
though they could not agree as to the matter in hot Dispute, yet all other Endearments passed between them, they received the Blessed Sacrament together,
though they could not agree as to the matter in hight Dispute, yet all other Endearments passed between them, they received the Blessed Sacrament together,
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except that now and then that fretfull humour called Zeal, (which, when not according to Knowledge, is at best but a well meaning Phrenzie,) or else Ambition, carried on or defeated, made Men forsake the Communion of the Church,
except that now and then that fretful humour called Zeal, (which, when not according to Knowledge, is At best but a well meaning Frenzy,) or Else Ambition, carried on or defeated, made Men forsake the Communion of the Church,
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and disturb its Peace (Let the present Troublers of our Israel assign which they please, perhaps it would be hard to excuse some of them from either of these Incentives to Separation) By the impulse of the former, the Catharists in the East, the Novatians in the West and the Donatists in the South all Types of modern Zealots, with a Pharisaical Haughtiness thank'd God that they were not as other Men;
and disturb its Peace (Let the present Troublers of our Israel assign which they please, perhaps it would be hard to excuse Some of them from either of these Incentives to Separation) By the impulse of the former, the Catharists in the East, the Novatians in the West and the Donatists in the South all Types of modern Zealots, with a Pharisaical Haughtiness thanked God that they were not as other Men;
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To the later, to wit, Ambition, Eusebius refers the Heresie of Montanus, Tertullian that of Valentinus. When Aerius had in vain aspired to a Bishoprick, the disappointment moved him (after the barbarous usage of that Tyrant, who cut on stretch'd others to the Proportions of his own Stature) to deny the Distinction of Order,
To the later, to wit, Ambition, Eusebius refers the Heresy of Montanus, Tertullian that of Valentinus. When Aerius had in vain aspired to a Bishopric, the disappointment moved him (After the barbarous usage of that Tyrant, who Cut on stretched Others to the Proportions of his own Stature) to deny the Distinction of Order,
And however the Lord Bacon, and other learned Men, thought Arianism took its rise from an aversion to Pagan Dotages, precipitant Zeal against many Gods hurrying on to acknowledge but one Person in the God-head;
And however the Lord Bacon, and other learned Men, Thought Arianism took its rise from an aversion to Pagan Dotages, precipitant Zeal against many God's hurrying on to acknowledge but one Person in the Godhead;
yet Theodoret affirms, that Alexander's being preferred before Arius, incensed the rejected Competitour to set on foot and propagate his detestable Doctrines.
yet Theodoret affirms, that Alexander's being preferred before Arius, incensed the rejected Competitor to Set on foot and propagate his detestable Doctrines.
And when the number of Professours encreased to an hundred and twenty, there were half Christans that durst not openly own, false that soon forsook the Gospel.
And when the number of Professors increased to an hundred and twenty, there were half Christians that durst not openly own, false that soon forsook the Gospel.
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Among the seven Deacons, Nicholas was the Founder of an abominable Heresie. Six of the seven Asian Churches are accused of deadly Sin. In succeeding Ages sundry Heresies arose;
Among the seven Deacons, Nicholas was the Founder of an abominable Heresy. Six of the seven Asian Churches Are accused of deadly Sin. In succeeding Ages sundry Heresies arose;
and its Title to Universality, like that of an Usurper's Race to Soveraignty, seem'd to be unquestionable when the onely one and without a Rival.) But to return;
and its Title to Universality, like that of an Usurper's Raze to Sovereignty, seemed to be unquestionable when the only one and without a Rival.) But to return;
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However the forementioned troubled, and this last Pestilence very much overspread the Roman Empire, yet in many places of Persia, India and Ethiopia, of Egypt, France and Italy, the Orthodox Religion obtained:
However the forementioned troubled, and this last Pestilence very much overspread the Roman Empire, yet in many places of Persiam, India and Ethiopia, of Egypt, France and Italy, the Orthodox Religion obtained:
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And they that held it, especially when restored to its former Lustre, censured the others for being through zealous perverseness guilty of Heresie and Schism:
And they that held it, especially when restored to its former Lustre, censured the Others for being through zealous perverseness guilty of Heresy and Schism:
Schism, than which some of the Fathers thought that Idolatry, others that Sacrilege was not worse, which St. Ignatius took to be the original of Evils, St. Cyprian to be a Sin of so heinous a Nature, that Martyrdom it self could not expiate for it.
Schism, than which Some of the Father's Thought that Idolatry, Others that Sacrilege was not Worse, which Saint Ignatius took to be the original of Evils, Saint Cyprian to be a since of so heinous a Nature, that Martyrdom it self could not expiate for it.
The great Universal Architect, all the Works of whose Hands join together to doe him Service, not having put Enmity but requiring agreement among themselves, the early Professours of the Gospel, the first-Fruits of Christ, thought the Members of his Mystical Body more especially concerned to maintain Unity and Concord in the Church now newly establish'd.
The great Universal Architect, all the Works of whose Hands join together to do him Service, not having put Enmity but requiring agreement among themselves, the early Professors of the Gospel, the first-Fruits of christ, Thought the Members of his Mystical Body more especially concerned to maintain Unity and Concord in the Church now newly established.
When notwithstanding the most ardent Persuasives to Peace and Unity Dissentions sprung up, as Acts 15. it seemed good to lay upon the Brethren necessary things, not all of them (as appears from the 29th verse) necessary antecedent to the Command,
When notwithstanding the most Ardent Persuasive to Peace and Unity Dissensions sprung up, as Acts 15. it seemed good to lay upon the Brothers necessary things, not all of them (as appears from the 29th verse) necessary antecedent to the Command,
Some of the greatest Troublers whereof have kept up their Reputation in despite of, and justified their Separation from her, by making a shew of Reformation and greater Purity than others;
some of the greatest Troublers whereof have kept up their Reputation in despite of, and justified their Separation from her, by making a show of Reformation and greater Purity than Others;
But the Influence of the forementioned Severities made the Christians that lived under a due awe of them to shine as Lights in the midst of a wicked and perverse Generation, to be exemplary Instances of Holiness in their Lives,
But the Influence of the forementioned Severities made the Christians that lived under a due awe of them to shine as Lights in the midst of a wicked and perverse Generation, to be exemplary Instances of Holiness in their Lives,
then to be banish'd from them, to be thrown out of the Church, as the Laodicean Synod, to be wholly cut off from Communion, as the Apostolick Canons, to be delivered over unto Satan, as Scripture styles it, this stampt upon their Minds melancholy frightfull Reflexions,
then to be banished from them, to be thrown out of the Church, as the Laodicean Synod, to be wholly Cut off from Communion, as the Apostolic Canonas, to be Delivered over unto Satan, as Scripture styles it, this stamped upon their Minds melancholy frightful Reflexions,
The excommunicated were overwhelmed with such anguish of Soul, that to be freed from the intolerable Distress, no penitentiary Humiliations were tedious to them:
The excommunicated were overwhelmed with such anguish of Soul, that to be freed from the intolerable Distress, no penitentiary Humiliations were tedious to them:
this was seldom shortned, except when danger of Death, great Persecution, the Number, Dignity, or Infirmity of Criminals, induced the Church to mitigate her Sentence towards them.
this was seldom shortened, except when danger of Death, great Persecution, the Number, Dignity, or Infirmity of Criminals, induced the Church to mitigate her Sentence towards them.
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Really he that from the moral Impossibility of an universal Agreement concludes no Laws should be made against Apostasie and Separation, may as well say, that because all Men will never be vertuous and religious, Liberty should be granted for Immorality and Profaneness;
Really he that from the moral Impossibility of an universal Agreement concludes no Laws should be made against Apostasy and Separation, may as well say, that Because all Men will never be virtuous and religious, Liberty should be granted for Immorality and Profaneness;
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I am to enquire how far, now-a-days, the Supreme Magistrate, and those in Authority under him may proceed, in order to the uniting Men in Judgment and Practice,
I am to inquire how Far, nowadays, the Supreme Magistrate, and those in authority under him may proceed, in order to the uniting Men in Judgement and Practice,
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would have Gain-sayers convinc'd, and the Cavils of unreasonable Men put to silence by the Power of the Spirit. That the noblest Conquest which is quietly gain'd over Minds revolted from God and Reason;
would have Gainsayers convinced, and the Cavils of unreasonable Men put to silence by the Power of the Spirit. That the Noblest Conquest which is quietly gained over Minds revolted from God and Reason;
Wherefore that restless unwearied Fury, wherewith some Men carry on the business of Religion in a violent sanguinary way, is not a Christian agreement to propagate our Saviour's Doctrines,
Wherefore that restless unwearied Fury, wherewith Some Men carry on the business of Religion in a violent sanguinary Way, is not a Christian agreement to propagate our Saviour's Doctrines,
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But here let me not be mistaken, as if I intended to wrest the Sword out of the Magistrate's Hands, who is the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute Wrath upon them that doe Evil. That doe Evil I say;
But Here let me not be mistaken, as if I intended to wrest the Sword out of the Magistrate's Hands, who is the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute Wrath upon them that do Evil. That do Evil I say;
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But when Pride, Obstinacy, Faction, or suppose we, Folly broaches their Opinions to the disturbance of Church or State, to the dangerous violation of the Laws of either, here Christianity does not forbid,
But when Pride, Obstinacy, Faction, or suppose we, Folly broaches their Opinions to the disturbance of Church or State, to the dangerous violation of the Laws of either, Here Christianity does not forbid,
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Otherwise the Magistrate would bear the Sword in vain, would not have Power to take edged Tools out of the Hands of those that ought not to be entrusted with them,
Otherwise the Magistrate would bear the Sword in vain, would not have Power to take edged Tools out of the Hands of those that ought not to be Entrusted with them,
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Whatever be pretended on the part of Offenders, when the Publick lies at stake, Mercy to the Troublers of it is the greatest Cruelty to the Innocent, is the tenderness of Children and Fools, is to destroy the whole Body in compassion to a few corrupted Members.
Whatever be pretended on the part of Offenders, when the Public lies At stake, Mercy to the Troublers of it is the greatest Cruelty to the Innocent, is the tenderness of Children and Fools, is to destroy the Whole Body in compassion to a few corrupted Members.
I appeal to the Consciences of those who now think themselves Wronged, and have Advocates (it were to be wish'd I could not say among our selves) that complain they are persecuted by the due execution of Laws,
I appeal to the Consciences of those who now think themselves Wronged, and have Advocates (it were to be wished I could not say among our selves) that complain they Are persecuted by the due execution of Laws,
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and I of Cephas, such Divisions do not naturally follow as crucisie Christ asresh, and put him to open Shame? And certainly to conceive that our Redeemer would in his Houshold, the Church, be so much less faithfull than Moses as to leave such necessary things out of order without Power somewhere to settle them, would be no less absurd than to fancy with Epicurus, that the wise the gratious Father of all, has abandoned the Orphan World to the blind direction of Chance.
and I of Cephas, such Divisions do not naturally follow as crucify christ asresh, and put him to open Shame? And Certainly to conceive that our Redeemer would in his Household, the Church, be so much less faithful than Moses as to leave such necessary things out of order without Power somewhere to settle them, would be no less absurd than to fancy with Epicurus, that the wise the gracious Father of all, has abandoned the Orphan World to the blind direction of Chance.
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What then, shall Men be permitted to embrace and publish what Opinions they please, though such as influence their Actions to the Hazard of Ecclesiastical or Civil Affairs? God has not so left himself without a Witness;
What then, shall Men be permitted to embrace and publish what Opinions they please, though such as influence their Actions to the Hazard of Ecclesiastical or Civil Affairs? God has not so left himself without a Witness;
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but besides establishing Divine Laws, has authorized Humane whenever not repugnant to the other to give knowledge of Salvation to his People, to give Light to them that sit in Darkness,
but beside establishing Divine Laws, has authorized Humane whenever not repugnant to the other to give knowledge of Salvation to his People, to give Light to them that fit in Darkness,
He demands not onely the Purity, but also the humble Submission of the Heart, expects the Resignation of the Will and Understanding to him and his Vicegerents.
He demands not only the Purity, but also the humble Submission of the Heart, expects the Resignation of the Will and Understanding to him and his Vicegerents.
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Christ himself observed the Feast of Dedication, though of Humane Institution, thereby acknowledging the Authority of Rulers in Matters Ecclesiastical.
christ himself observed the Feast of Dedication, though of Humane Institution, thereby acknowledging the authority of Rulers in Matters Ecclesiastical.
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the several Chastisements of the Lord, whether immediately inflicted or onely permitted by him (as all Penalties should) chastise past miscarriages in order to prevent future;
the several Chastisements of the Lord, whither immediately inflicted or only permitted by him (as all Penalties should) chastise past miscarriages in order to prevent future;
And surely those that are deputed by him to doe Justice and to shew Mercy upon the Earth, may be kind as our heavenly Father is, that is, punish with design to reclaim.
And surely those that Are deputed by him to do justice and to show Mercy upon the Earth, may be kind as our heavenly Father is, that is, Punish with Design to reclaim.
if a Factious Seditious Party be manifestly hatching and carrying their treasonable Associations to introduce a tyrannical Commonwealth in the place of the best setled Monarchy,
if a Factious Seditious Party be manifestly hatching and carrying their treasonable Associations to introduce a tyrannical Commonwealth in the place of the best settled Monarchy,
If designs of bringing in an Egyptian Bondage be so plainly set on Foot that onely they which are surrounded with an Egyptian Darkness can chuse but see them,
If designs of bringing in an Egyptian Bondage be so plainly Set on Foot that only they which Are surrounded with an Egyptian Darkness can choose but see them,
Be it for ever remembred, that the great, the good Constantine made severe Edicts against Dissenters, the Apostate, the barbarous Julian tolerated them;
Be it for ever remembered, that the great, the good Constantine made severe Edicts against Dissenters, the Apostate, the barbarous Julian tolerated them;
This the Policy of the most malicious Enemy of the Faith in hopes thereby to overthrow it, That of the most religious Defender to propagate and establish it.
This the Policy of the most malicious Enemy of the Faith in hope's thereby to overthrow it, That of the most religious Defender to propagate and establish it.
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And here how shall I exhort? wherewithall shall I bespeak you? Let our Thoughts be cast back upon the dreadfull Consequences of Mens forsaking the Truth,
And Here how shall I exhort? wherewithal shall I bespeak you? Let our Thoughts be cast back upon the dreadful Consequences of Mens forsaking the Truth,
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When the Abomination of Desolation, spoken of by Daniel, was to be accomplish'd upon the Jews, at the Siege of Jerusalem, the separating Zealots within concurred no less than the Romans without.
When the Abomination of Desolation, spoken of by daniel, was to be accomplished upon the jews, At the Siege of Jerusalem, the separating Zealots within concurred no less than the Romans without.
then the Turks overrun so much of Asia and Europe. When Pelagian Pride endeavoured to advance the depraved Power of Nature, the feeble Essays of Reason,
then the Turks overrun so much of Asia and Europe. When Pelagian Pride endeavoured to advance the depraved Power of Nature, the feeble Essays of Reason,
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then did God empty the full Vials of his Wrath, raised up the Goths and Vandals, the Huns and Gauls, and other Instruments of his Vengeance to chastise the unhappy Litigants.
then did God empty the full Vials of his Wrath, raised up the Gothis and Vandals, the Huns and Gauls, and other Instruments of his Vengeance to chastise the unhappy Litigants.
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What shall I equal to thee that I may comfort thee O Daughter of Zion? For thy breach is great like the Sea, who can heal thee? Fearfulness and Trembling are come upon the Land,
What shall I equal to thee that I may Comfort thee Oh Daughter of Zion? For thy breach is great like the Sea, who can heal thee? Fearfulness and Trembling Are come upon the Land,
Long, long may the Divine Protection with Favour compass and defend as with a Shield the Breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord, under whose shadow we yet live among worse than Heathens, among those on each side who surely put off the Bowels of Men when they took the Name of Christians, whom neither the Vengeance of Heaven nor the Insamy of Earth can fright or shame from brutish Cruelty.
Long, long may the Divine Protection with Favour compass and defend as with a Shield the Breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord, under whose shadow we yet live among Worse than heathens, among those on each side who surely put off the Bowels of Men when they took the Name of Christians, whom neither the Vengeance of Heaven nor the Infamy of Earth can fright or shame from brutish Cruelty.
Dangers are wont to enlarge Mens Thoughts, to disturb them into warmth and vigour, and make them with Croesus his dumb Son break through the Impediments,
Dangers Are wont to enlarge Men's Thoughts, to disturb them into warmth and vigour, and make them with Croesus his dumb Son break through the Impediments,
And then does not common Prudence invite, Self-preservation constrain us to be now especially upon our guard and united, that we become not a Prey to the Enemies of Church and State?
And then does not Common Prudence invite, Self-preservation constrain us to be now especially upon our guard and united, that we become not a Prey to the Enemies of Church and State?
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Nothing can extricate us out of present Fears and Dangers, but engaging the God of all strength to be on our side, by being perfectly joyned together in the same Mind and in the same Judgment.
Nothing can extricate us out of present Fears and Dangers, but engaging the God of all strength to be on our side, by being perfectly joined together in the same Mind and in the same Judgement.
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What then must be judged of them who obstruct God's Favour and Protection by refusing to give up an Opinion, to sacrifice a Thought to Unity and Concord? What of others who widen our Breaches by half-Conformity, by being politickly Orthodox, that is, Rebels in disguise to God and the King? Yet all boast themselves true Sons of the Church of England; surely such as Nero was to Agrippina, surely of a viperous Brood, that unnaturally tear the tender Bowels which yern'd for them.
What then must be judged of them who obstruct God's Favour and Protection by refusing to give up an Opinion, to sacrifice a Thought to Unity and Concord? What of Others who widen our Breaches by half-Conformity, by being politicly Orthodox, that is, Rebels in disguise to God and the King? Yet all boast themselves true Sons of the Church of England; surely such as Nero was to Agrippina, surely of a viperous Brood, that unnaturally tear the tender Bowels which yearned for them.
Think upon her crying out, Is it nothing to you all yo that pass by ' Behold and see if there be any Sorrow like unto my Sorrow which is done unto me wherewith the Lord, provoked by your unwarrantable Divisions, hath afflicted me in the day of his fierte Anger.
Think upon her crying out, Is it nothing to you all the that pass by ' Behold and see if there be any Sorrow like unto my Sorrow which is done unto me wherewith the Lord, provoked by your unwarrantable Divisions, hath afflicted me in the day of his fierte Anger.
And lest the Lord should be so far enraged as to cast off his Altar and abhor his Sanctuary, be we persuaded to approach them constantly and reverently.
And lest the Lord should be so Far enraged as to cast off his Altar and abhor his Sanctuary, be we persuaded to approach them constantly and reverently.
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and submit to the Government of their Successours, and forsake not the assembling of our selves together as the manner of some is. Then from a joint Participation of the Sacraments and Prayers, from the Communion of Saints on Earth, we may be translated to that blessed everlasting Fellowship above in the highest Heavens, where the whole Family of God's chosen with one Heart and with one Voice shall sing eternal Hallelujahs to him that sitteth upon the Throne,
and submit to the Government of their Successors, and forsake not the assembling of our selves together as the manner of Some is. Then from a joint Participation of the Sacraments and Prayers, from the Communion of Saints on Earth, we may be translated to that blessed everlasting Fellowship above in the highest Heavens, where the Whole Family of God's chosen with one Heart and with one Voice shall sing Eternal Hallelujahs to him that Sitteth upon the Throne,
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