A sermon preached at White-Hall before His Late Majesty / by John Tillotson.

Tillotson, John, 1630-1694
Publisher: Printed for Brabazon Aylmer
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1686
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A58627 ESTC ID: R25649 STC ID: S1250A
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Corinthians, 1st, III, 15; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd at White-Hall, &c. 1 Cor. III. 15. But he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire. THE Context is thus. A SERMON Preached At Whitehall, etc. 1 Cor. III. 15. But he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire. THE Context is thus. dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, av vvn np1 np1. crd. cc-acp pns31 px31 vmb vbi vvn, av av c-acp p-acp n1. dt n1 vbz av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise Master-builder, I have laid the foundation and another buildeth thereon: According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise Master-builder, I have laid the Foundation and Another builds thereon: vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno11, c-acp dt j n1, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 cc n-jn vvz av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
2 but let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay, than that which is laid, Jesus Christ. but let every man take heed how he builds thereupon. For other Foundation can no man lay, than that which is laid, jesus christ. cc-acp vvb d n1 vvb n1 c-crq pns31 vvz av. p-acp j-jn n1 vmb dx n1 vvi, cs d r-crq vbz vvn, np1 np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
3 Now if any man build upon this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble, every mans work shall be made manifest, Now if any man built upon this Foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble, every men work shall be made manifest, av cs d n1 vvi p-acp d n1, n1, n1, j n2, n1, uh, n1, d ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
4 for the day shall declare it; because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every mans work of what sort it is. for the day shall declare it; Because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every men work of what sort it is. p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn31; c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1; cc dt n1 vmb vvi d ng1 n1 pp-f r-crq n1 pn31 vbz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
5 If any mans work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any mans work shall be burnt, he shall suffer loss; If any men work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any men work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss; cs d ng1 n1 vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vvn av, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1. cs d ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn, pns31 vmb vvi n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
6 but he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire. but he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire. cc-acp pns31 px31 vmb vbi vvn, av av c-acp p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
7 In these Words the Apostle speaks of a sort of persons, who held indeed the foundation of Christianity, but built upon it such doctrines or practices as would not bear the trial ; In these Words the Apostle speaks of a sort of Persons, who held indeed the Foundation of Christianity, but built upon it such doctrines or practices as would not bear the trial; p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvd av dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvn p-acp pn31 d n2 cc n2 c-acp vmd xx vvi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
8 which he expresses to us by wood, hay, and stubble, which are not proof against the fire. Such a person, the Apostle tells us, hath brought himself into a very dangerous state, which he Expresses to us by wood, hay, and stubble, which Are not proof against the fire. Such a person, the Apostle tells us, hath brought himself into a very dangerous state, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, uh, cc n1, r-crq vbr xx n1 p-acp dt n1. d dt n1, dt n1 vvz pno12, vhz vvn px31 p-acp dt j j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
9 tho he would not deny the possibility of his salvation: He himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire. though he would not deny the possibility of his salvation: He himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire. cs pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: pns31 px31 vmb vbi vvn, av av c-acp p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
10 That by fire here is not meant the fire of Purgatory, as some pretend (who would be glad of any shadow of a Text of Scripture to countenance their own dreams) I shall neither trouble you nor my self to manifest; That by fire Here is not meant the fire of Purgatory, as Some pretend (who would be glad of any shadow of a Text of Scripture to countenance their own dreams) I shall neither trouble you nor my self to manifest; cst p-acp n1 av vbz xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d vvb (r-crq vmd vbi j pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po32 d n2) pns11 vmb av-dx vvi pn22 ccx po11 n1 pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
11 since the particle of similitude [ NONLATINALPHABET ] plainly shews that the Apostle did not intend an escape out of the fire literally, but like to that which men make out of a House or Town that is on fire. since the particle of similitude [ ] plainly shows that the Apostle did not intend an escape out of the fire literally, but like to that which men make out of a House or Town that is on fire. c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 [ ] av-j vvz cst dt n1 vdd xx vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 av-j, p-acp j p-acp d r-crq n2 vvb av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
12 Especially since very learned persons of the Church of Rome do acknowledg that Purgatory cannot be concluded from this Text, nay all that Estius contends for from this place is, that it cannot be concluded from hence that there is no Purgatory ; Especially since very learned Persons of the Church of Room do acknowledge that Purgatory cannot be concluded from this Text, nay all that Estius contends for from this place is, that it cannot be concluded from hence that there is no Purgatory; av-j c-acp av j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvb vdb vvi d n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1, uh-x av-d d np1 vvz p-acp p-acp d n1 vbz, cst pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp av cst pc-acp vbz dx n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
13 which we never pretended, but only that this Text does not prove it. which we never pretended, but only that this Text does not prove it. r-crq pns12 av-x vvd, cc-acp av-j cst d n1 vdz xx vvi pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
14 It is very well known that this is a Proverbial phrase used not only in Scripture, It is very well known that this is a Proverbial phrase used not only in Scripture, pn31 vbz av av vvn cst d vbz dt np1 n1 vvd xx av-j p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
15 but in prophane Authors to signifie a narrow escape out of a great danger. but in profane Authors to signify a narrow escape out of a great danger. cc-acp p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
16 He shall be saved, yet so as by fire, NONLATINALPHABET, out of the fire. Just as NONLATINALPHABET is used 1 Pet. 3.20. where the Apostle speaking of the eight persons of Noah 's family who escap'd the flood, NONLATINALPHABET they escaped out of the water. So here this phrase is to be rendred in the Text, he himself shall escape, yet so as out of the fire. He shall be saved, yet so as by fire,, out of the fire. Just as is used 1 Pet. 3.20. where the Apostle speaking of the eight Persons of Noah is family who escaped the flood, they escaped out of the water. So Here this phrase is to be rendered in the Text, he himself shall escape, yet so as out of the fire. pns31 vmb vbi vvn, av av c-acp p-acp n1,, av pp-f dt n1. j p-acp vbz vvn crd np1 crd. c-crq dt np1 vvg pp-f dt crd n2 pp-f np1 vbz n1 r-crq vvd dt n1, pns32 vvd av pp-f dt n1. av av d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 px31 vmb vvi, av av c-acp av pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
17 The like expression you have, Am. 4.11. I have pluckt them as a firebrand out of the fire. The like expression you have, Am. 4.11. I have plucked them as a firebrand out of the fire. dt j n1 pn22 vhb, np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
18 And Jude 23. Others save with fear, plucking them out of the fire. All which expressions signifie the greatness of the danger and the difficulty of escaping it; And U^de 23. Others save with Fear, plucking them out of the fire. All which expressions signify the greatness of the danger and the difficulty of escaping it; cc np1 crd ng2-jn vvb p-acp n1, vvg pno32 av pp-f dt n1. d r-crq n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
19 as one who when his house at midnight is set on fire, and being suddenly wak'd leaps out of his bed, as one who when his house At midnight is Set on fire, and being suddenly waked leaps out of his Bed, p-acp pi r-crq c-crq po31 n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc vbg av-j vvd n2 av pp-f po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
20 and runs naked out of the doors, taking nothing that is within along with him, and runs naked out of the doors, taking nothing that is within along with him, cc vvz j av pp-f dt n2, vvg pix cst vbz p-acp a-acp p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
21 but imploying his whole care to save his body from the flames, as St. Chrysostom upon another occasion expresseth it. but employing his Whole care to save his body from the flames, as Saint Chrysostom upon Another occasion Expresses it. cc-acp vvg po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2, c-acp n1 np1 p-acp j-jn n1 vvz pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
22 And so the Roman Orator (who, it is likely did not think of Purgatory ) useth this phrase; And so the Roman Orator (who, it is likely did not think of Purgatory) uses this phrase; cc av dt njp n1 (r-crq, pn31 vbz j vdd xx vvi pp-f n1) vvz d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
23 Quo ex judicio, velut ex incendio, nudus effugit ; From which Judgment or Sentence he escaped naked, as it were out of a burning. Quo ex Judicio, velut ex Incendio, Nudus effugit; From which Judgement or Sentence he escaped naked, as it were out of a burning. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pns31 vvd j, c-acp pn31 vbdr av pp-f dt j-vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
24 And one of the Greek Orators tells us, That to save a man out of the fire, was a common proverbial speech. And one of the Greek Orators tells us, That to save a man out of the fire, was a Common proverbial speech. cc crd pp-f dt jp n2 vvz pno12, cst pc-acp vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt n1, vbds dt j j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
25 From the words thus explained, the Observation that naturally ariseth is this, That men may hold all the Fundamentals of Christian Religion, From the words thus explained, the Observation that naturally arises is this, That men may hold all the Fundamentals of Christian Religion, p-acp dt n2 av vvn, dt n1 cst av-j vvz vbz d, cst n2 vmb vvi d dt n2-j pp-f njp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
26 and yet may superadd other things whereby they may greatly endanger their salvation. and yet may superadd other things whereby they may greatly endanger their salvation. cc av vmb j j-jn n2 c-crq pns32 vmb av-j vvi po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
27 What those things were which some among the Corinthians built upon the foundation of Christianity, whereby they endanger'd their Salvation, we may probably conjecture by what the Apostle reproves in this Epistle, What those things were which Some among the Corinthians built upon the Foundation of Christianity, whereby they endangered their Salvation, we may probably conjecture by what the Apostle reproves in this Epistle, q-crq d n2 vbdr r-crq d p-acp dt np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
28 as the tolerating of incestuous marriages, communicating in Idol-feasts, &c. And especially by the doctrine of the false Apostles, who at that time did so much disturb the peace of most Christian Churches, as the tolerating of incestuous marriages, communicating in Idol feasts, etc. And especially by the Doctrine of the false Apostles, who At that time did so much disturb the peace of most Christian Churches, c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n2, vvg p-acp n2, av cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, r-crq p-acp d n1 vdd av av-d vvi dt n1 pp-f ds njp n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
29 and who are so often and so severely reflected upon in this Epistle. and who Are so often and so severely reflected upon in this Epistle. cc q-crq vbr av av cc av av-j vvn p-acp p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
30 And what their Doctrine was, we have an account Act. 15. viz. that they imposed upon the Gentile Christians Circumcision, and the observation of the Jewish Law, teaching that unless they were circumcised, and kept the Law of Moses, they could not be saved. And what their Doctrine was, we have an account Act. 15. viz. that they imposed upon the Gentile Christians Circumcision, and the observation of the Jewish Law, teaching that unless they were circumcised, and kept the Law of Moses, they could not be saved. cc r-crq po32 n1 vbds, pns12 vhb dt n1 n1 crd n1 cst pns32 vvn p-acp dt j np1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, vvg d cs pns32 vbdr vvn, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
31 So that they did not only build these doctrines upon Christianity, but they made them equal with the Foundation, saying, that unless men believed and practised such things they could not be saved. So that they did not only built these doctrines upon Christianity, but they made them equal with the Foundation, saying, that unless men believed and practised such things they could not be saved. av cst pns32 vdd xx av-j vvi d n2 p-acp np1, p-acp pns32 vvd pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1, vvg, cst cs n2 vvn cc vvn d n2 pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
32 In speaking to this Observation, I shall reduce my discourse to these two Heads. In speaking to this Observation, I shall reduce my discourse to these two Heads. p-acp vvg p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d crd n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
33 1. I shall present to you some Doctrines and Practices which have been built upon the Foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of mens salvation. And to b• plain, I mean particularly the Church of Rome 1. I shall present to you Some Doctrines and Practices which have been built upon the Foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of men's salvation. And to b• plain, I mean particularly the Church of Room ▪ crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 d n2 cc n2 r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 n1. cc p-acp n1 j, pns11 vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f vvb ▪ (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
34 2. I shall enquire, whether our granting possibility of salvation (tho with great hazard to those in the Communion of the Rome ▪ Church, 2. I shall inquire, whither our granting possibility of salvation (though with great hazard to those in the Communion of the Room ▪ Church, crd pns11 vmb vvi, cs po12 vvg n1 pp-f n1 (cs p-acp j n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvb ▪ n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
35 and their denying it to us, be a rea•sonable argument and encouragement to an• man to betake himself to that Church. and their denying it to us, be a rea•sonable argument and encouragement to an• man to betake himself to that Church. cc po32 vvg pn31 p-acp pno12, vbb dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
36 And there is the more reason to consider •hese things, when so many seducing Spirits •re so active and busie to pervert men from •he truth ; And there is the more reason to Consider •hese things, when so many seducing Spirits •re so active and busy to pervert men from •he truth; cc pc-acp vbz dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 n2, c-crq av d vvg n2 vbr av j cc j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
37 and when we see every day so many men and their Religion so easily parted. •or this reason these two Considerations shall •e the subject of the following discourse. and when we see every day so many men and their Religion so Easily parted. •or this reason these two Considerations shall •e the Subject of the following discourse. cc c-crq pns12 vvb d n1 av d n2 cc po32 n1 av av-j vvn. j d n1 d crd n2 vmb vbi dt n-jn pp-f dt j-vvg n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
38 I. First. We will consider some Doctrines and Practices which the Church of Rome hath built upon the foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of mens salvation. It is not denied by the most judicious Protestants, but that the Church of Rome do hold all the Articles of the Christian Faith which are necessary to salvation. I First. We will Consider Some Doctrines and Practices which the Church of Room hath built upon the Foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of men's salvation. It is not denied by the most judicious Protestants, but that the Church of Room do hold all the Articles of the Christian Faith which Are necessary to salvation. uh ord. pns12 vmb vvi d n2 cc n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f vvb vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 n1. pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2, p-acp cst dt n1 pp-f vvb vdb vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt njp n1 r-crq vbr j p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
39 But that which we charge upon them, as a just ground of our separation from them, is, the imposing •f n•w Doctrines and Practices upon Christians as necessary to salvation, which were never taught by our Saviour, or his Apostles; But that which we charge upon them, as a just ground of our separation from them, is, the imposing •f n•w Doctrines and Practices upon Christians as necessary to salvation, which were never taught by our Saviour, or his Apostles; p-acp cst r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno32, vbz, dt vvg n1 j n2 cc n2 p-acp np1 p-acp j p-acp n1, r-crq vbdr av-x vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc po31 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
40 and which are either directly contrary to the doctrine of Christianity, or too apparently destructive of a good life. And I begin and which Are either directly contrary to the Doctrine of Christianity, or too apparently destructive of a good life. And I begin cc q-crq vbr d av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av av-j j pp-f dt j n1. cc pns11 vvb (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
41 1. With their Doctrines. And because I have no mind to aggravate lesser matters, I will single out four or five points of Doctrine, which they have added to the Christian Religion, 1. With their Doctrines. And Because I have no mind to aggravate lesser matters, I will single out four or five points of Doctrine, which they have added to the Christian Religion, crd p-acp po32 n2. cc c-acp pns11 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi jc n2, pns11 vmb j av crd cc crd n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt njp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
42 and which were neither taught by our Saviour and his Apostles, nor own'd in the first Ages of Christianity. And the and which were neither taught by our Saviour and his Apostles, nor owned in the First Ages of Christianity. And the cc r-crq vbdr av-d vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc po31 n2, ccx j-vvn p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f np1. cc dt (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
43 First which I shall mention, and which bein• once admitted makes way for as many e••rors as they please to bring in, is their Doctri•• of Infallibility. And this they are very st•• and peremptory in, First which I shall mention, and which bein• once admitted makes Way for as many e••rors as they please to bring in, is their Doctri•• of Infallibility. And this they Are very st•• and peremptory in, ord r-crq pns11 vmb vvi, cc r-crq n1 a-acp vvn vvz n1 p-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp, vbz po32 np1 pp-f n1. cc d pns32 vbr j n1 cc j p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
44 tho they are not agree• among themselves where this Infallibility • seated; though they Are not agree• among themselves where this Infallibility • seated; cs pns32 vbr xx n1 p-acp px32 q-crq d n1 • vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
45 whether in the Pope alone, or a Cou••cil alone, or in both together, or in the diffusi•• body of Christians. But they are sure they hav• it, whither in the Pope alone, or a Cou••cil alone, or in both together, or in the diffusi•• body of Christians. But they Are sure they hav• it, cs p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc dt n1 av-j, cc p-acp av-d av, cc p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1. p-acp pns32 vbr j pns32 n1 pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
46 tho they know not where it is. though they know not where it is. cs pns32 vvb xx c-crq pn31 vbz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
47 And is this no prejudice against it? can an• man think that this priviledg was at fir•• conferred upon the Church of Rome, and tha• Christians in all Ages did believe it, And is this no prejudice against it? can an• man think that this privilege was At fir•• conferred upon the Church of Rome, and tha• Christians in all Ages did believe it, cc vbz d dx n1 p-acp pn31? vmb n1 n1 vvb cst d vvi vbds p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 np1 p-acp d n2 vdd vvi pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
48 and ha•• constant recourse to it for determining thei• differences, and yet that that very Churc• which hath enjoyed and used it so long shoul• now be at a loss where to find it? Nothing could have fallen out more unluckily, tha• that there should be such differences among them about that which they pretend to be th• onely means of ending all differences. and ha•• constant recourse to it for determining thei• differences, and yet that that very Churc• which hath enjoyed and used it so long shoul• now be At a loss where to find it? Nothing could have fallen out more unluckily, tha• that there should be such differences among them about that which they pretend to be th• only means of ending all differences. cc n1 j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp vvg n1 n2, cc av cst d j np1 r-crq vhz vvn cc vvd pn31 av av-j n1 av vbi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31? np1 vmd vhi vvn av n1 av-j, n1 cst a-acp vmd vbi d n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi n1 av-j vvz pp-f vvg d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
49 There is not the least intimation in Scripture of this priviledg conferr'd upon the Roman Church, There is not the least intimation in Scripture of this privilege conferred upon the Roman Church, pc-acp vbz xx dt ds n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d vvi vvn p-acp dt njp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
50 nor do the Apostes, in all thei• Epistles, ever so much as give the least direction to Christians to appeal to the Bishop o• Rome for a determination of the many differences which even in those times happen'd among them: nor do the Apostles, in all thei• Epistles, ever so much as give the least direction to Christians to appeal to the Bishop o• Room for a determination of the many differences which even in those times happened among them: ccx vdb dt n2, p-acp d n1 n2, av av av-d c-acp vvi dt ds n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 r-crq av p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
51 And it is strange they should be so silent in this matter, when there were so many occasions to speak of it, And it is strange they should be so silent in this matter, when there were so many occasions to speak of it, cc pn31 vbz j pns32 vmd vbi av j p-acp d n1, c-crq a-acp vbdr av d n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
52 if our Saviour had plainly appointed such an infallible Judge of controversies for this very end to decide the differences that should happen among Christians. if our Saviour had plainly appointed such an infallible Judge of controversies for this very end to decide the differences that should happen among Christians. cs po12 n1 vhd av-j vvn d dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
53 It is strange that the ancient Fathers in their disputes with Hereticks should never appeal to this Judg ; It is strange that the ancient Father's in their disputes with Heretics should never appeal to this Judge; pn31 vbz j cst dt j ng1 p-acp po32 vvz p-acp n2 vmd av-x vvi p-acp d vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
54 nay, it is strange they should not constantly do it in all cases, it being so short and expedite a way for the ending of controversies. nay, it is strange they should not constantly do it in all cases, it being so short and expedite a Way for the ending of controversies. uh-x, pn31 vbz j pns32 vmd xx av-j vdi pn31 p-acp d n2, pn31 vbg av j cc n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
55 And this very consideration to a wise man is instead of a thousand arguments to satisfie him, that in those times no such thing was believed in the world. And this very consideration to a wise man is instead of a thousand Arguments to satisfy him, that in those times no such thing was believed in the world. cc d j n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbz av pp-f dt crd n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, cst p-acp d n2 dx d n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
56 Now this Doctrine of infallibility, if it be not true, is of so much the more pernicious consequence to Christianity, Now this Doctrine of infallibility, if it be not true, is of so much the more pernicious consequence to Christianity, av d n1 pp-f n1, cs pn31 vbb xx j, vbz pp-f av av-d dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
57 because the conceit of it does confirm them that think they have it in all their other errors; Because the conceit of it does confirm them that think they have it in all their other errors; c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vdz vvi pno32 cst vvb pns32 vhb pn31 p-acp d po32 j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
58 and gives them a pretence of assuming an Authority to themselves to impose their own fancies and mistakes upon the whole Christian world. and gives them a pretence of assuming an authority to themselves to impose their own fancies and mistakes upon the Whole Christian world. cc vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp px32 pc-acp vvi po32 d n2 cc vvz p-acp dt j-jn njp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
59 2. Their Doctrine about Repentance, which consists in confessing their sins to the Priest; 2. Their Doctrine about Repentance, which consists in confessing their Sins to the Priest; crd po32 n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvz p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
60 which if it be but accompanied with any degree of contrition does upon absolution received from the Priest, put them into a state of salvation, tho they have lived the most lewd and debauched lives that can be imagin'd; which if it be but accompanied with any degree of contrition does upon absolution received from the Priest, put them into a state of salvation, though they have lived the most lewd and debauched lives that can be imagined; r-crq cs pn31 vbi cc-acp vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vdz p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vhb vvn dt av-ds j cc j-vvn n2 cst vmb vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
61 than which nothing can be more plainly destructive of a good life. than which nothing can be more plainly destructive of a good life. cs r-crq pix vmb vbi av-dc av-j j pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
62 For if this be true, all the hazard that the most wicked man runs of his salvation is only the danger of so sudden a death as gives him no space for confession and absolution. For if this be true, all the hazard that the most wicked man runs of his salvation is only the danger of so sudden a death as gives him no Molle for Confessi and absolution. p-acp cs d vbb j, d dt n1 cst dt av-ds j n1 vvz pp-f po31 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1 c-acp vvz pno31 dx n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
63 A case that happens so rarely, that any man that is strongly addicted to his lusts will be content to venture his salvation upon this hazard; A case that happens so rarely, that any man that is strongly addicted to his Lustiest will be content to venture his salvation upon this hazard; dt n1 cst vvz av av-j, cst d n1 cst vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
64 and all the arguments to a good life will be very insignificant to a man that hath a mind to be wicked, and all the Arguments to a good life will be very insignificant to a man that hath a mind to be wicked, cc d dt n2 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi av j p-acp dt n1 cst vhz dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
65 when remission of sins may be had upon such cheap terms. 3. The Doctrine of Purgatory ; when remission of Sins may be had upon such cheap terms. 3. The Doctrine of Purgatory; c-crq n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vhn p-acp d j n2. crd dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
66 By which they mean an estate of temporary punishments after this life, from which men may be released and translated into Heaven by the prayers of the living, By which they mean an estate of temporary punishments After this life, from which men may be released and translated into Heaven by the Prayers of the living, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
67 and the sacrifice of the Mass. That this Doctrine was not known in the primitive Church, and the sacrifice of the Mass. That this Doctrine was not known in the primitive Church, cc dt n1 pp-f dt np1 cst d n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
68 nor can be proved from Scripture, we have the free acknowledgment of as learned and eminent men as any of that Church; nor can be proved from Scripture, we have the free acknowledgment of as learned and eminent men as any of that Church; ccx vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f a-acp j cc j n2 c-acp d pp-f d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
69 which is to acknowledg that it is a superstructure upon the Christian Religion. which is to acknowledge that it is a superstructure upon the Christian Religion. r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt njp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
70 And though in one sense it be indeed a buildding of Gold and Silver upon the foundation of Christianity, considering the vast revenues which this Doctrine (and that of Indulgences, which depends upon it) brings into that Church; And though in one sense it be indeed a building of Gold and Silver upon the Foundation of Christianity, considering the vast revenues which this Doctrine (and that of Indulgences, which depends upon it) brings into that Church; cc cs p-acp crd n1 pn31 vbi av dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt j n2 r-crq d n1 (cc d pp-f n2, r-crq vvz p-acp pn31) vvz p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
71 yet I doubt not, but in the Apostles sense, it will be found to be hay and stubble. But how groundless soever it be, it is too gainful a Doctrine to be easily parted withall. yet I doubt not, but in the Apostles sense, it will be found to be hay and stubble. But how groundless soever it be, it is too gainful a Doctrine to be Easily parted withal. av pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi uh cc n1. cc-acp c-crq j av pn31 vbb, pn31 vbz av j dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
72 4. The Doctrine of Transubstantiation. A hard word, but I would to God that were the worst of it; 4. The Doctrine of Transubstantiation. A hard word, but I would to God that were the worst of it; crd dt n1 pp-f n1. dt j n1, p-acp pns11 vmd p-acp np1 cst vbdr dt js pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
73 the thing is much more difficult. I have taken some pains to consider other Re•igions that have been in the world, the thing is much more difficult. I have taken Some pains to Consider other Re•igions that have been in the world, dt n1 vbz d dc j. pns11 vhb vvn d n2 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 cst vhb vbn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
74 and I must freely declare, that I never yet in any of them met with any Article or Proposition, imposed upon the belief of men, half so unreasonable and hard to be believed as this is: and I must freely declare, that I never yet in any of them met with any Article or Proposition, imposed upon the belief of men, half so unreasonable and hard to be believed as this is: cc pns11 vmb av-j vvi, cst pns11 av-x av p-acp d pp-f pno32 vvd p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, j-jn av j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d vbz: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
75 And yet this in the Romish Church is esteemed one of the most principal Articles of the Christian Faith; And yet this in the Romish Church is esteemed one of the most principal Articles of the Christian Faith; cc av d p-acp dt np1 n1 vbz vvn crd pp-f dt av-ds j-jn n2 pp-f dt njp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
76 though there is no more certain foundation for it in Scripture, than for our Saviour's being substantially changed into all those things which are said of him, though there is no more certain Foundation for it in Scripture, than for our Saviour's being substantially changed into all those things which Are said of him, cs pc-acp vbz dx av-dc j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cs p-acp po12 ng1 n1 av-j vvn p-acp d d n2 r-crq vbr vvn pp-f pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
77 as that he is a rock, a vine, a door, and a hundred other things. But this is not all. as that he is a rock, a vine, a door, and a hundred other things. But this is not all. c-acp cst pns31 vbz dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc dt crd j-jn n2. p-acp d vbz xx d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
78 This Doctrine hath not onely no certain Foundation in Scripture, but I have a far heavier charge against it, This Doctrine hath not only no certain Foundation in Scripture, but I have a Far Heavier charge against it, d n1 vhz xx av-j dx j n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp pns11 vhb dt av-j jc n1 p-acp pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
79 namely, that it undermines the very foundation of Christianity it self. namely, that it undermines the very Foundation of Christianity it self. av, cst pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 pn31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
80 And surely nothing ought to be admitted to be a part of the Christian Doctrine which destroys the reason of our belief of the whole. And surely nothing ought to be admitted to be a part of the Christian Doctrine which Destroys the reason of our belief of the Whole. cc av-j pix vmd p-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
81 And that this Doctrine does so, will appear evidently, if we consider what was the main argument which the Apostles used to convince the world of the truth of Christianity ; And that this Doctrine does so, will appear evidently, if we Consider what was the main argument which the Apostles used to convince the world of the truth of Christianity; cc cst d n1 vdz av, vmb vvi av-j, cs pns12 vvb r-crq vbds dt j n1 r-crq dt n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
82 and that was this, That our blessed Saviour, the Author of this Doctrine, wrought such and such miracles, and that was this, That our blessed Saviour, the Author of this Doctrine, wrought such and such Miracles, cc cst vbds d, cst po12 j-vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvd d cc d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
83 and particularly that he rose again from the dead : and particularly that he rose again from the dead: cc av-j cst pns31 vvd av p-acp dt j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
84 And this they proved because they were eye-witnesses of his miracles, and had seen him and co••versed with him after he was risen from t•• dead. And this they proved Because they were Eyewitnesses of his Miracles, and had seen him and co••versed with him After he was risen from t•• dead. cc d pns32 vvd c-acp pns32 vbdr n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc vhd vvn pno31 cc vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
85 But what if their senses did decei• them in this matter? then it cannot be d••nied but that the main proof of Christiani•• falls to the ground. But what if their Senses did decei• them in this matter? then it cannot be d••nied but that the main proof of Christiani•• falls to the ground. p-acp q-crq cs po32 n2 vdd n1 pno32 p-acp d n1? cs pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
86 Well! We will now suppose (as t•• Church of Rome does) Transubstantiation 〈 ◊ 〉 have been one principal part of the Christi•• Doctrine which the Apostles preached. Well! We will now suppose (as t•• Church of Room does) Transubstantiation 〈 ◊ 〉 have been one principal part of the Christi•• Doctrine which the Apostles preached. uh pns12 vmb av vvi (c-acp n1 n1 pp-f vvb vdz) n1 〈 sy 〉 vhb vbn crd j-jn n1 pp-f dt np1 n1 r-crq dt n2 vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
87 B• if this Doctrine be true, then all mens sen•• are deceived in a plain sensible matter, wher• in 'tis as hard for them to be deceived as 〈 ◊ 〉 any thing in the world: B• if this Doctrine be true, then all men's sen•• Are deceived in a plain sensible matter, wher• in it's as hard for them to be deceived as 〈 ◊ 〉 any thing in the world: n1 cs d n1 vbi j, cs d ng2 n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt j j n1, n1 p-acp pn31|vbz c-acp j c-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp 〈 sy 〉 dg n1 p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
88 For two things ca• hardly be imagin'd more different, than little bit of wafer, and the whole body of man. For two things ca• hardly be imagined more different, than little bit of wafer, and the Whole body of man. c-acp crd n2 n1 av vbi vvn av-dc j, cs av-j vvd pp-f n1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
89 So that the Apostles perswading men to b••lieve this Doctrine, perswaded them not 〈 ◊ 〉 trust their senses, So that the Apostles persuading men to b••lieve this Doctrine, persuaded them not 〈 ◊ 〉 trust their Senses, av cst dt n2 vvg n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, vvd pno32 xx 〈 sy 〉 vvb po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
90 and yet the argument whic• they used to perswade them to this was bui•• upon the direct contrary principle, that me• senses are to be trusted. and yet the argument whic• they used to persuade them to this was bui•• upon the Direct contrary principle, that me• Senses Are to be trusted. cc av dt n1 n1 pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d vbds n1 p-acp dt j j-jn n1, cst n1 n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
91 For if they be no• then notwithstanding all the evidence the A•postles offer'd for the resurrection of our Sa•viour he might not be risen, For if they be no• then notwithstanding all the evidence the A•postles offered for the resurrection of our Sa•viour he might not be risen, c-acp cs pns32 vbb n1 av p-acp d dt n1 dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
92 and so the fait• of Christians was vain. and so the fait• of Christians was vain. cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
93 So that they repre•sent the Apostles as absurd as is possible, vi• going about to perswade men out of the•• senses by virtue of an argument, the who• strength whereof depends upon the certain•ty of sense. So that they repre•sent the Apostles as absurd as is possible, vi• going about to persuade men out of the•• Senses by virtue of an argument, the who• strength whereof depends upon the certain•ty of sense. av cst pns32 vvb dt n2 p-acp j c-acp vbz j, n1 vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi n2 av pp-f n1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 n1 c-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
94 And now the matter is brought to a fair •e; If the testimony of sense be to be relied on, then Transubstantiation is false; And now the matter is brought to a fair •e; If the testimony of sense be to be relied on, then Transubstantiation is false; cc av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1; cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, av n1 vbz j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
95 If it be •t, then no man is sure that Christianity is •e. If it be •t, then no man is sure that Christianity is •e. cs pn31 vbb j, cs dx n1 vbz j cst np1 vbz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
96 For the utmost assurance that the A••stles had of the truth of Christianity was •e testimony of their own senses concerning •r Saviour's miracles, For the utmost assurance that the A••stles had of the truth of Christianity was •e testimony of their own Senses Concerning •r Saviour's Miracles, p-acp dt j n1 cst dt n2 vhd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j n1 pp-f po32 d n2 vvg av ng1 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
97 and this testimony •ery man hath against Transubstantiation. •om whence it plainly follows, that no man •o not the Apostles themselves) had more •ason to believe Christianity to be true, and this testimony •ery man hath against Transubstantiation. •om whence it plainly follows, that no man •o not the Apostles themselves) had more •ason to believe Christianity to be true, cc d n1 j n1 vhz p-acp n1. n1 c-crq pn31 av-j vvz, cst dx n1 vdb xx dt n2 px32) vhn dc n1 pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vbi j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
98 than •ery man hath to believe Transubstantiation 〈 ◊ 〉 be false. than •ery man hath to believe Transubstantiation 〈 ◊ 〉 be false. cs j n1 vhz p-acp vvi n1 〈 sy 〉 vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
99 And we who did not see our Sa••our's Miracles (as the Apostles did) and ••ve only a credible relation of them, And we who did not see our Sa••our's Miracles (as the Apostles did) and ••ve only a credible Relation of them, cc pns12 r-crq vdd xx vvi po12 ng1 n2 (c-acp dt n2 vdd) cc vvb av-j dt j n1 pp-f pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
100 but do •e the Sacrament, have less evidence of the ••uth of Christianity than of the falshood of •ransubstantiation. but do •e the Sacrament, have less evidence of the ••uth of Christianity than of the falsehood of •ransubstantiation. cc-acp vdb vvi dt n1, vhb dc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
101 But cannot God impose upon the senses of •en, and represent things to them otherwise •an they are? Yes, undoubtedly. But cannot God impose upon the Senses of •en, and represent things to them otherwise •an they Are? Yes, undoubtedly. cc-acp vmbx n1 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp pno32 av vvd pns32 vbr? uh, av-j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
102 And if he •ath revealed that he doth this, are we not 〈 ◊ 〉 believe him? Most certainly. And if he •ath revealed that he does this, Are we not 〈 ◊ 〉 believe him? Most Certainly. cc cs pns31 vhz vvn cst pns31 vdz d, vbr pns12 xx 〈 sy 〉 vvb pno31? av-ds av-j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
103 But then we •ight to be assured that he hath made such a •evelation; which Assurance no man can have, •e certainty of sense being taken away. But then we •ight to be assured that he hath made such a •evelation; which Assurance no man can have, •e certainty of sense being taken away. p-acp av pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns31 vhz vvn d dt n1; r-crq n1 dx n1 vmb vhi, j n1 pp-f n1 vbg vvn av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
104 I shall press the business a little farther. I shall press the business a little farther. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 dt j av-jc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
105 •upposing the Scripture to be a Divine Revela•ion, and that these words ( This is my Body ) 〈 ◊ 〉 they be in Scripture, must necessarily be taken in the strict and literal sense; •upposing the Scripture to be a Divine Revela•ion, and that these words (This is my Body) 〈 ◊ 〉 they be in Scripture, must necessarily be taken in the strict and literal sense; vvg dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1, cc cst d n2 (d vbz po11 n1) 〈 sy 〉 pns32 vbb p-acp n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
106 I ask no• ▪ What greater evidence any man has th〈 … 〉 these words ( This is my Body ) are in the 〈 … 〉ble, I ask no• ▪ What greater evidence any man has th〈 … 〉 these words (This is my Body) Are in the 〈 … 〉ble, pns11 vvb n1 ▪ q-crq jc n1 d n1 vhz n1 … 〉 d n2 (d vbz po11 n1) vbr p-acp dt 〈 … n1-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
107 than every man has that the Bread 〈 … 〉 not chang'd in the Sacrament? Nay no m〈 … 〉 has so much; than every man has that the Bred 〈 … 〉 not changed in the Sacrament? Nay no m〈 … 〉 has so much; cs d n1 vhz d dt n1 〈 … 〉 xx vvn p-acp dt n1? uh-x uh-dx n1 … 〉 vhz av av-d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
108 for we have only the eviden〈 … 〉 of one sense that these words are in the Bib•• but that the Bread is not chang'd we have t〈 … 〉 concurring testimony of several of our sens〈 … 〉 ▪ In a word, for we have only the eviden〈 … 〉 of one sense that these words Are in the Bib•• but that the Bred is not changed we have t〈 … 〉 concurring testimony of several of our sens〈 … 〉 ▪ In a word, c-acp pns12 vhb av-j dt n1 … 〉 pp-f crd n1 cst d n2 vbr p-acp dt np1 p-acp d dt n1 vbz xx vvn pns12 vhb n1 … 〉 vvg n1 pp-f j pp-f po12 n1 … 〉 ▪ p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
109 if this be once admmitted th〈 … 〉 the Senses of all men are deceiv'd in one 〈 … 〉 the most plain sensible matters that can b〈 … 〉 there is no certain means left either to conv〈 … 〉 or prove a Divine Revelation to men; if this be once admmitted th〈 … 〉 the Senses of all men Are deceived in one 〈 … 〉 the most plain sensible matters that can b〈 … 〉 there is no certain means left either to conv〈 … 〉 or prove a Divine Revelation to men; cs d vbb a-acp vvn n1 … 〉 dt n2 pp-f d n2 vbr vvn p-acp crd 〈 … 〉 dt av-ds j j n2 cst vmb n1 … 〉 a-acp vbz dx j n2 vvn av-d p-acp n1 … 〉 cc vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
110 nor 〈 … 〉 there any way to confute the grossest imp〈 … 〉stures in the World: nor 〈 … 〉 there any Way to confute the Grossest imp〈 … 〉stures in the World: ccx 〈 … 〉 a-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n1 … n2 p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
111 For if the clear eviden〈 … 〉 of all mens senses be not sufficient for this p〈 … 〉pose, let any man, For if the clear eviden〈 … 〉 of all men's Senses be not sufficient for this p〈 … 〉pose, let any man, c-acp cs dt j n1 … 〉 pp-f d ng2 n2 vbb xx j p-acp d n1 … vvb, vvb d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
112 if he can, find a better a〈 … 〉 more convincing argument. if he can, find a better a〈 … 〉 more convincing argument. cs pns31 vmb, vvb dt jc n1 … 〉 av-dc j-vvg n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
113 5. I will instance but in one Doctrine mo〈 … 〉 ▪ And that shall be, their Doctrine of depos〈 … 〉 Kings in case of Heresie, 5. I will instance but in one Doctrine mo〈 … 〉 ▪ And that shall be, their Doctrine of depos〈 … 〉 Kings in case of Heresy, crd pns11 vmb n1 cc-acp p-acp crd n1 n1 … 〉 ▪ cc cst vmb vbi, po32 n1 pp-f n1 … 〉 ng1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
114 and absolving th〈 … 〉 Subjects from their Allegiance to them. and absolving th〈 … 〉 Subject's from their Allegiance to them. cc vvg n1 … 〉 n2-jn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
115 A〈 … 〉 this is not a meer speculative Doctrine, b〈 … 〉 hath been put in practice many a time by t〈 … 〉 Bishops of Rome, as every one knows that 〈 … 〉vers'd in History. A〈 … 〉 this is not a mere speculative Doctrine, b〈 … 〉 hath been put in practice many a time by t〈 … 〉 Bishops of Room, as every one knows that 〈 … 〉versed in History. n1 … 〉 d vbz xx dt j j n1, n1 … 〉 vhz vbn vvn p-acp n1 d dt n1 p-acp n1 … 〉 ng1 pp-f vvi, p-acp d pi vvz d 〈 … j-vvn p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
116 For the troubles and co〈 … 〉fusions which were occasion'd by this ve〈 … 〉 thing make up a good part of the History 〈 … 〉 several Ages. For the Troubles and co〈 … 〉fusions which were occasioned by this ve〈 … 〉 thing make up a good part of the History 〈 … 〉 several Ages. p-acp dt n2 cc n1 … n2 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp d n1 … 〉 n1 vvi a-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 〈 … 〉 j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
117 I hope no body expects that I should take the pains to shew that this was not the Doctrine of our Saviour and his Apostles, nor of the Primitive Christians. I hope no body expects that I should take the pains to show that this was not the Doctrine of our Saviour and his Apostles, nor of the Primitive Christians. pns11 vvb dx n1 vvz cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi cst d vbds xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc po31 n2, ccx pp-f dt j np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
118 The Papists are many of them so far from pretending this, that in some times and places, The Papists Are many of them so Far from pretending this, that in Some times and places, dt njp2 vbr d pp-f pno32 av av-j p-acp vvg d, cst p-acp d n2 cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
119 when it is not seasonable and for their purpose, we have much a-do to perswade them that ever it was their Doctrine. when it is not seasonable and for their purpose, we have much ado to persuade them that ever it was their Doctrine. c-crq pn31 vbz xx j cc p-acp po32 n1, pns12 vhb d j pc-acp vvi pno32 d av pn31 vbds po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
120 But if Transubstantiation be their Doctrine, this is; But if Transubstantiation be their Doctrine, this is; p-acp cs n1 vbb po32 n1, d vbz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
121 for they came both out of the same Forge, I mean the Council of Lateran under Pope Innocent the Third. for they Come both out of the same Forge, I mean the Council of Lateran under Pope Innocent the Third. c-acp pns32 vvd d av pp-f dt d n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 j-jn dt ord. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
122 And if (as they tell us) Transubstantiation was then establish'd, so was this. And indeed one would think they were Twins and brought forth at the same time, they are so like one another, both of them so mostrously unreasonable. And if (as they tell us) Transubstantiation was then established, so was this. And indeed one would think they were Twins and brought forth At the same time, they Are so like one Another, both of them so mostrously unreasonable. cc cs (c-acp pns32 vvb pno12) n1 vbds av vvd, av vbds d. cc av pi vmd vvi pns32 vbdr n2 cc vvd av p-acp dt d n1, pns32 vbr av av-j pi j-jn, d pp-f pno32 av av-j j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
123 II. I come now in the second place to consider some Practices of the Church of Rome, which I am afraid will prove as bad as her Doctrines. I shall instance in these five. II I come now in the second place to Consider Some Practices of the Church of Rome, which I am afraid will prove as bad as her Doctrines. I shall instance in these five. crd pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns11 vbm j vmb vvi p-acp j c-acp po31 n2. pns11 vmb n1 p-acp d crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
124 1. Their celebrating of their Divine service in an unknown Tongue. And that not only contrary to the practice of the Primitive Church, 1. Their celebrating of their Divine service in an unknown Tongue. And that not only contrary to the practice of the Primitive Church, crd po32 vvg pp-f po32 j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1. cc cst xx av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
125 and to the great end and design of Religious Worship, which is the Edification of those who are concerned in it, (and it is hard to imagine how men can be edified by what they do not understand) but likewise in direct Contradiction to St. Paul, who hath no less than a whole Chapter wherein he confutes this Practice as fully, and to the great end and Design of Religious Worship, which is the Edification of those who Are concerned in it, (and it is hard to imagine how men can be edified by what they do not understand) but likewise in Direct Contradiction to Saint Paul, who hath no less than a Whole Chapter wherein he confutes this Practice as Fully, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31, (cc pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb xx vvi) cc-acp av p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 np1, r-crq vhz dx dc cs dt j-jn n1 c-crq pns31 vvz d n1 c-acp av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
126 and condemns it as plainly as any thing is condemned in the whole Bible. and condemns it as plainly as any thing is condemned in the Whole bible. cc vvz pn31 a-acp av-j c-acp d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
127 And they that can have the face to maintain that this Practice was not condemned by St. Paul, or that it was allowed and used in the first Ages of Christianity, need not be ashamed to set up for the defence of any Paradox in the World. And they that can have the face to maintain that this Practice was not condemned by Saint Paul, or that it was allowed and used in the First Ages of Christianity, need not be ashamed to Set up for the defence of any Paradox in the World. cc pns32 cst vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst d n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp n1 np1, cc cst pn31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f np1, vvb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
128 2. The Communion in one kind. And that notwithstanding that even by their own acknowledgment our Saviour instituted it in both kinds, 2. The Communion in one kind. And that notwithstanding that even by their own acknowledgment our Saviour instituted it in both Kinds, crd dt n1 p-acp crd n1. cc cst a-acp cst av p-acp po32 d n1 po12 n1 vvn pn31 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
129 and the Primitive Church administred it in both kinds. and the Primitive Church administered it in both Kinds. cc dt j n1 vvd pn31 p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
130 This I must acknowledg is no addition to Christianity, but a sacrilegious taking away of an essential part of the Sacrament. This I must acknowledge is no addition to Christianity, but a sacrilegious taking away of an essential part of the Sacrament. d pns11 vmb vvi vbz dx n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp dt j vvg av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
131 For the Cup is as essential a part of the Institution as the Bread ; For the Cup is as essential a part of the Institution as the Bred; p-acp dt vvb vbz a-acp j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
132 and they might as well, and by the same Authority, take away the one as the other, and they might as well, and by the same authority, take away the one as the other, cc pns32 vmd a-acp av, cc p-acp dt d n1, vvb av dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
133 and both as well as either. and both as well as either. cc d c-acp av c-acp av-d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
134 3. Their worshipping of Images. Which practice (notwithstanding all their Distinctions about it, which are no other but what the Heathens used in the same case) is as point-blank against the second Commandment, as a deliberate and malicious killing of a man is against the sixth. But if the case be so plain, a man would think that at least the Teachers and Guides of that Church should be sensible of it. 3. Their worshipping of Images. Which practice (notwithstanding all their Distinctions about it, which Are no other but what the heathens used in the same case) is as point-blank against the second Commandment, as a deliberate and malicious killing of a man is against the sixth. But if the case be so plain, a man would think that At least the Teachers and Guides of that Church should be sensible of it. crd po32 vvg pp-f n2. r-crq n1 (c-acp d po32 n2 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbr dx n-jn cc-acp r-crq dt n2-jn vvn p-acp dt d n1) vbz p-acp j p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp dt j cc j vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt ord. cc-acp cs dt n1 vbb av j, dt n1 vmd vvi cst p-acp ds dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vmd vbi j pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
135 Why, they are so, and afraid the people should be so too, and therefore in their ordinary Catechisms and Manuals of Devotion they leave out the second Commandment, and divide the tenth into two to make up the number; Why, they Are so, and afraid the people should be so too, and Therefore in their ordinary Catechisms and Manuals of Devotion they leave out the second Commandment, and divide the tenth into two to make up the number; uh-crq, pns32 vbr av, cc j dt n1 vmd vbi av av, cc av p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb av dt ord n1, cc vvi dt ord p-acp crd pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
136 lest if the common people should know 〈 … 〉t their Consciences should start at the doing of a thing so directly contrary to the plain command of God. lest if the Common people should know 〈 … 〉t their Consciences should start At the doing of a thing so directly contrary to the plain command of God. cs cs dt j n1 vmd vvi 〈 … vb2r po32 n2 vmd vvi p-acp dt vdg pp-f dt n1 av av-j j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
137 4. The worshipping of the bread and wine in the Eucharist, out of a false and groundless perswasion, that they are substantially changed into the body and blood of Christ. 4. The worshipping of the bred and wine in the Eucharist, out of a false and groundless persuasion, that they Are substantially changed into the body and blood of christ. crd dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, av pp-f dt j cc j n1, cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
138 Which if it be not true (and it hath good fortune if it be, Which if it be not true (and it hath good fortune if it be, r-crq cs pn31 vbb xx j (cc pn31 vhz j n1 cs pn31 vbb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
139 for certainly it is one of the most incredible things in the whole World) then by the confession of several of their own learned Writers, they are guilty of gross Idolatry. for Certainly it is one of the most incredible things in the Whole World) then by the Confessi of several of their own learned Writers, they Are guilty of gross Idolatry. c-acp av-j pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1) av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j pp-f po32 d j n2, pns32 vbr j pp-f j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
140 5. The worship and invocation of Saints and Angels ; 5. The worship and invocation of Saints and Angels; crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
141 and particularly of the Virgin Mary, which hath now for some Ages been a principal part of their Religion. and particularly of the Virgae Marry, which hath now for Some Ages been a principal part of their Religion. cc av-j pp-f dt n1 uh, r-crq vhz av p-acp d n2 vbn av j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
142 Now a man may justly wonder that so considerable a part of Religion as they make this to be should have no manner of foundation in the Scripture. Now a man may justly wonder that so considerable a part of Religion as they make this to be should have no manner of Foundation in the Scripture. av dt n1 vmb av-j vvi cst av j dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns32 vvb d pc-acp vbi vmd vhi dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
143 Does our Saviour any where speak one word concerning the worshipping of Her? Nay, does he not take all occasions to restrain all extravagant apprehensions and imaginations concerning honour due to Her, Does our Saviour any where speak one word Concerning the worshipping of Her? Nay, does he not take all occasions to restrain all extravagant apprehensions and Imaginations Concerning honour due to Her, vdz po12 n1 d c-crq vvi crd n1 vvg dt vvg pp-f pno31? uh-x, vdz pns31 xx vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi d j n2 cc n2 vvg n1 j-jn p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
144 as foreseeing the degeneracy of the Church in this thing? When he was told that his Mother and Brethren were without; as Foreseeing the degeneracy of the Church in this thing? When he was told that his Mother and Brothers were without; c-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1? c-crq pns31 vbds vvn cst po31 n1 cc n2 vbdr p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
145 Who (says he) are my mother and my brethren? He that doth the will of my Father, the same is my mother, and sister, and brother. Who (Says he) Are my mother and my brothers? He that does the will of my Father, the same is my mother, and sister, and brother. r-crq (vvz pns31) vbr po11 n1 cc po11 n2? pns31 cst vdz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, dt d vbz po11 n1, cc n1, cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
146 And when the Woman brake forth into that rapture concerning the blessed Mother of our Lord, Blessed is the womb• that bare thee, And when the Woman brake forth into that rapture Concerning the blessed Mother of our Lord, Blessed is the womb• that bore thee, cc c-crq dt n1 vvd av p-acp d n1 vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvd pno21, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
147 and the paps that gave thee suck! and the paps that gave thee suck! cc dt n2 cst vvd pno21 vvi! (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
148 Our Saviour diverts to another thing, Yea, rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it. Our Saviour diverts to Another thing, Yea, rather, blessed Are they that hear the word of God and keep it. po12 n1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, uh, av-c, vvd vbr pns32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvi pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
149 Does either our Saviour or his Apostles in all their particular Precepts and Directions concerning Prayer, Does either our Saviour or his Apostles in all their particular Precepts and Directions Concerning Prayer, vdz d po12 n1 cc po31 n2 p-acp d po32 j n2 cc n2 vvg n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
150 and the manner of it, and by whom we are to address our selves to God, give the least intimation of praying to the Virgin Mary, or making use of her Mediation? And can any man believe, that if this had been the practice of the Church from the beginning, our Saviour and his Apostles would have been so silent about so considerable a part of Religion; and the manner of it, and by whom we Are to address our selves to God, give the least intimation of praying to the Virgae Marry, or making use of her Mediation? And can any man believe, that if this had been the practice of the Church from the beginning, our Saviour and his Apostles would have been so silent about so considerable a part of Religion; cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, vvb dt ds n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 uh, cc vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1? cc vmb d n1 vvi, cst cs d vhd vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, po12 n1 cc po31 n2 vmd vhi vbn av j p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
151 insomuch that in all the Epistles of the Apostles I do not remember that her Name is so much as once mentioned? And yet the worship of her is at this day in the Church of Rome, and hath been so for several Ages, a main part of their publick worship, insomuch that in all the Epistles of the Apostles I do not Remember that her Name is so much as once mentioned? And yet the worship of her is At this day in the Church of Rome, and hath been so for several Ages, a main part of their public worship, av cst p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pns11 vdb xx vvi cst po31 n1 vbz av av-d c-acp a-acp vvn? cc av dt n1 pp-f pno31 vbz p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhz vbn av p-acp j n2, dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
152 yea and of their private devotions too; yea and of their private devotions too; uh cc pp-f po32 j n2 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
153 in which it is usual with them to say ten Ave Maries for one Pater Noster ; in which it is usual with them to say ten Have Mary's for one Pater Noster; p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi crd vhb zf p-acp crd fw-la fw-la; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
154 that is, for one Prayer they make to Almighty God they make ten addresses to the blessed Virgin; that is, for one Prayer they make to Almighty God they make ten Addresses to the blessed Virgae; d vbz, p-acp crd n1 pns32 vvb p-acp j-jn n1 pns32 vvb crd n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
155 for that is the proportion observed in their Rosaries. He that considers this, and had never seen the Bible, would have been apt to think that there had been more said concerning Her in Scripture, for that is the proportion observed in their Rosaries. He that considers this, and had never seen the bible, would have been apt to think that there had been more said Concerning Her in Scripture, p-acp d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2. pns31 cst vvz d, cc vhd av vvn dt n1, vmd vhi vbn j pc-acp vvi cst a-acp vhd vbn av-dc vvd vvg po31 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
156 than either concerning God, or our blessed Saviour ; than either Concerning God, or our blessed Saviour; cs d vvg np1, cc po12 j-vvn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
157 and that the New Testament were full from one end to the other of precepts and exhortations to the worshipping of Her; and that the New Testament were full from one end to the other of Precepts and exhortations to the worshipping of Her; cc cst dt j n1 vbdr j p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
158 and yet when all is done, I challenge any man to shew me so much as one sentence in the whole Bible that sounds that way. and yet when all is done, I challenge any man to show me so much as one sentence in the Whole bible that sounds that Way. cc av c-crq d vbz vdn, pns11 vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 av av-d c-acp crd n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cst vvz d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
159 And there is as little in the Christian Writers of the first three hundred years. And there is as little in the Christian Writers of the First three hundred Years. cc pc-acp vbz p-acp j p-acp dt njp n2 pp-f dt ord crd crd n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
160 The truth is, this practice began to creep in among some superstitious people about the middle of the fourth Century : The truth is, this practice began to creep in among Some superstitious people about the middle of the fourth Century: dt n1 vbz, d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt ord n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
161 And I remember particularly, that Epiphanius who lived about that time calls it the Heresie of the Women. And I Remember particularly, that Epiphanius who lived about that time calls it the Heresy of the Women. cc pns11 vvb av-j, cst np1 r-crq vvd p-acp d n1 vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
162 And thus I have given you some Instances of several Doctrines and Practices which the Church of Rome have built upon the Foundation of Christianity. Much more might have been said of them, And thus I have given you Some Instances of several Doctrines and Practices which the Church of Room have built upon the Foundation of Christianity. Much more might have been said of them, cc av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 d n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f vvb vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av-d av-dc vmd vhi vbn vvn pp-f pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
163 but from what hath been said any man may easily discern how dangerous they are to the salvation of men. but from what hath been said any man may Easily discern how dangerous they Are to the salvation of men. cc-acp p-acp q-crq vhz vbn vvn d n1 vmb av-j vvi c-crq j pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
164 I proceed now in the second place, I proceed now in the second place, pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
165 II. To consider, whether our granting a possibility of salvation, tho with great hazard to those in the Communion of the Roman Church, and their denying it to us, be a sufficient argument and encouragement to any man to quit our Church and go to theirs. II To Consider, whither our granting a possibility of salvation, though with great hazard to those in the Communion of the Roman Church, and their denying it to us, be a sufficient argument and encouragement to any man to quit our Church and go to theirs. crd p-acp vvi, cs po12 n-vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp j n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, cc po32 vvg pn31 p-acp pno12, vbb dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc vvi p-acp png32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
166 And there is the more need to consider this, because thi• is the great popular argument wherewith th• emissaries and agents of that Church are won• to assault our people. And there is the more need to Consider this, Because thi• is the great popular argument wherewith th• emissaries and agents of that Church Are won• to assault our people. cc pc-acp vbz dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi d, c-acp n1 vbz dt j j n1 c-crq n1 n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
167 Your Church (say they) grants that a Papist may be saved; Ours denies that a Protestant can be saved; Your Church (say they) grants that a Papist may be saved; Ours Denies that a Protestant can be saved; po22 n1 (vvb pns32) n2 cst dt njp vmb vbi vvn; png12 vvz cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
168 therefore it is safest to be of our Church, in which salvation by the acknowledgment of both sides is possible. Therefore it is Safest to be of our Church, in which salvation by the acknowledgment of both sides is possible. av pn31 vbz js pc-acp vbi pp-f po12 n1, p-acp r-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
169 For answer to this I shall endeavour to shew, that this is so far from being a good argument that it is so intolerably weak and sophistica〈 … 〉 that any considerate man ought to be asham'd to be catch'd by it. For answer to this I shall endeavour to show, that this is so Far from being a good argument that it is so intolerably weak and sophistica〈 … 〉 that any considerate man ought to be ashamed to be catched by it. p-acp n1 p-acp d pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst d vbz av av-j p-acp vbg dt j n1 cst pn31 vbz av av-j j cc n1 … 〉 cst d j n1 vmd pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
170 For either it is good of it self and sufficient to perswade a man to relinquish our Church, For either it is good of it self and sufficient to persuade a man to relinquish our Church, p-acp d pn31 vbz j pp-f pn31 n1 cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
171 and to pass over to theirs, without entring into the merits of the cause on either side, and to pass over to theirs, without entering into the merits of the cause on either side, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp pc-acp png32, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
172 and without comparing the Doctrines and Practices of both the Churches together, or it is not. and without comparing the Doctrines and Practices of both the Churches together, or it is not. cc p-acp vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d dt n2 av, cc pn31 vbz xx. (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
173 If it be not sufficient of it self to perswade a man to leave our Church, without comparing the Doctrines on both sides, If it be not sufficient of it self to persuade a man to leave our Church, without comparing the Doctrines on both sides, cs pn31 vbb xx j pp-f pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
174 then it is to no purpose, and there is nothing got by it. then it is to no purpose, and there is nothing god by it. cs pn31 vbz pc-acp dx n1, cc pc-acp vbz pix vvn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
175 For if upon examination and comparing of Doctrines the one appear to be true and the other false, this alone is a sufficient inducement to any man to cleave to that Church where the true Doctrine is found and then there is no need of this argument. For if upon examination and comparing of Doctrines the one appear to be true and the other false, this alone is a sufficient inducement to any man to cleave to that Church where the true Doctrine is found and then there is no need of this argument. p-acp cs p-acp n1 cc vvg pp-f n2 dt crd vvb pc-acp vbi j cc dt j-jn j, d av-j vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
176 If it be said, that this argument is good in it self without the examination of the Doctrines of both Churches; If it be said, that this argument is good in it self without the examination of the Doctrines of both Churches; cs pn31 vbb vvn, cst d n1 vbz j p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
177 this seems a very strange thing for any man to affirm, That it is reason enough to a man to be of any Church, whatever her Doctrines and Practices be, this seems a very strange thing for any man to affirm, That it is reason enough to a man to be of any Church, whatever her Doctrines and Practices be, d vvz dt j j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f d n1, r-crq po31 n2 cc n2 vbb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
178 if she do but damn those that differ from her, and if the Church that differs from her do but allow a possibility of salvation in her Communion. if she do but damn those that differ from her, and if the Church that differs from her doe but allow a possibility of salvation in her Communion. cs pns31 vdb cc-acp vvi d cst vvb p-acp pno31, cc cs dt n1 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
179 But they who use this argument, pretend that it is sufficient of it self; But they who use this argument, pretend that it is sufficient of it self; p-acp pns32 r-crq vvb d n1, vvb cst pn31 vbz j pp-f pn31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
180 and therefore I shall apply my self to shew, as briefly and plainly as I can, the miserable weakness and insufficiency of it to satisfie any mans conscience or prudence to change his Religion. and Therefore I shall apply my self to show, as briefly and plainly as I can, the miserable weakness and insufficiency of it to satisfy any men conscience or prudence to change his Religion. cc av pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp av-j cc av-j c-acp pns11 vmb, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi d ng1 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
181 And to this end I shall, 1. Shew the weakness of the principle upon which this argument relies. And to this end I shall, 1. Show the weakness of the principle upon which this argument relies. cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb, crd n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
182 2. Give some parallel instances by which it will appear that it concludes false. 3. I shall take notice of some gross absurdities that follow from it. 2. Give Some parallel instances by which it will appear that it concludes false. 3. I shall take notice of Some gross absurdities that follow from it. crd np1 d vvi n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vvi cst pn31 vvz j. crd pns11 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
183 4. Shew how unfit it is to work upon those to whom it is propounded. And 4. Show how unfit it is to work upon those to whom it is propounded. And crd n1 c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn. cc (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
184 5. How improper it is to be urged by those that make use of it. I. 5. How improper it is to be urged by those that make use of it. I. crd q-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d cst vvb n1 pp-f pn31. pns11. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
185 I shall shew the weakness of the principle upon which this argument relies; I shall show the weakness of the principle upon which this argument relies; pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vvz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
186 And that is this, That whatever different parties in Religion agree in, is safest to be chosen. And that is this, That whatever different parties in Religion agree in, is Safest to be chosen. cc cst vbz d, cst r-crq j n2 p-acp n1 vvi p-acp, vbz js pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
187 The true consequence of which principle if it be driven to the head, is to perswade men to forsake Christianity, The true consequence of which principle if it be driven to the head, is to persuade men to forsake Christianity, dt j n1 pp-f r-crq n1 cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
188 and to make them take up in th• principles of natural Religion, for in these al• Religions do agree. and to make them take up in th• principles of natural Religion, for in these al• Religions do agree. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi a-acp p-acp n1 n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp p-acp d n1 n2 vdb vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
189 For if this principle b• true, and signifie any thing, it is dangerous to embrace any thing wherein the several par•ties in Religion differ; For if this principle b• true, and signify any thing, it is dangerous to embrace any thing wherein the several par•ties in Religion differ; p-acp cs d n1 n1 j, cc vvi d n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 c-crq dt j n2 p-acp n1 vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
190 because that only i• safe and prudent to be chosen wherein all a•gree. Because that only i• safe and prudent to be chosen wherein all a•gree. c-acp cst j n1 j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
191 So that this argument, if the foundati•on of it be good, will perswade further tha• those who make use of it desire it should do for it will not only make men forsake the Pro•testant Religion, but Popery too; So that this argument, if the foundati•on of it be good, will persuade further tha• those who make use of it desire it should do for it will not only make men forsake the Pro•testant Religion, but Popery too; av cst d n1, cs dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbb j, vmb vvi jc n1 d r-crq vvb n1 pp-f pn31 n1 pn31 vmd vdi c-acp pn31 vmb xx av-j vvi n2 vvi dt n1 n1, p-acp n1 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
192 and which is much more considerable, Christianity it self ▪ and which is much more considerable, Christianity it self ▪ cc r-crq vbz d dc j, np1 pn31 n1 ▪ (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
193 II. I will give some parallel instances by which it will clearly be seen that this argu•ment concludes false. II I will give Some parallel instances by which it will clearly be seen that this argu•ment concludes false. crd pns11 vmb vvi d vvi n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn cst d vvb vvz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
194 The Donatists denied th• Baptism of the Catholicks to be good, but th• Catholicks acknowledged the Baptism of th• Donatists to be valid. The Donatists denied th• Baptism of the Catholics to be good, but th• Catholics acknowledged the Baptism of th• Donatists to be valid. dt n2 vvn n1 n1 pp-f dt njp2 pc-acp vbi j, cc-acp n1 njp2 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 n2 pc-acp vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
195 So that both sides wer• agreed that the Baptism of the Donatists wa• good, therefore the safest way for St. Austi• and other Catholicks (according to this ar•gument ) was to be Baptized again by th• Donatists, because by the acknowledgment o• both sides Baptism among them was valid. So that both sides wer• agreed that the Baptism of the Donatists wa• good, Therefore the Safest Way for Saint Austi• and other Catholics (according to this ar•gument) was to be Baptised again by th• Donatists, Because by the acknowledgment o• both sides Baptism among them was valid. av cst d n2 n1 vvd cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 j, av dt js n1 p-acp n1 np1 cc j-jn njp2 (vvg p-acp d n1) vbds pc-acp vbi j-vvn av p-acp n1 n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 n1 d n2 n1 p-acp pno32 vbds j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
196 But to come nearer to the Church of Rome Several in that Church hold the personal In•fallibility of the Pope and the lawfulness of de•posing and killing Kings for Heresie to be d••••de, that is, necessary Articles of Faith, But to come nearer to the Church of Room Several in that Church hold the personal In•fallibility of the Pope and the lawfulness of de•posing and killing Kings for Heresy to be d••••de, that is, necessary Articles of Faith, p-acp pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb j p-acp d n1 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst vbz, j n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
197 and •onsequently, that whoever does not believe •hem cannot be saved, But a great many Pa•ists, tho they believe these things to be no matters of Faith, and •onsequently, that whoever does not believe •hem cannot be saved, But a great many Pa•ists, though they believe these things to be no matters of Faith, cc av-j, cst r-crq vdz xx vvi n1 vmbx vbi vvn, cc-acp dt j d n2, cs pns32 vvb d n2 pc-acp vbi dx n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
198 yet they think those that •old them may be saved, and they are gene•ally very favourable towards them. yet they think those that •old them may be saved, and they Are gene•ally very favourable towards them. av pns32 vvb d cst vvb pno32 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns32 vbr av-j av j p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
199 But now, •ccording to this argument, they ought all to •e of their opinion in these points, But now, •ccording to this argument, they ought all to •e of their opinion in these points, p-acp av, vvg p-acp d n1, pns32 vmd d pc-acp vbi pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
200 because •oth sides are agreed that they that hold them may be saved ; Because •oth sides Are agreed that they that hold them may be saved; c-acp j n2 vbr vvn d pns32 cst vvb pno32 vmb vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
201 but one side positively says that men cannot be saved if they do not hold them. but one side positively Says that men cannot be saved if they do not hold them. cc-acp crd n1 av-j vvz cst n2 vmbx vbi vvn cs pns32 vdb xx vvi pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
202 But my Text furnisheth me with as good •n instance to this purpose as can be desired. But my Text furnisheth me with as good •n instance to this purpose as can be desired. p-acp po11 n1 vvz pno11 p-acp p-acp j n1 n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp vmb vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
203 St. Paul here in the Text acknowledgeth the possibility of the salvation of those who built •ay and stubble upon the foundation of Christianity; Saint Paul Here in the Text acknowledgeth the possibility of the salvation of those who built •ay and stubble upon the Foundation of Christianity; n1 np1 av p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvd av cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
204 that they might be saved, tho with great difficulty, and as it were out of the fire. But now among those builders with hay and stubble there were those who denied the possibility of St. Paul 's salvation and of those who were of his mind. that they might be saved, though with great difficulty, and as it were out of the fire. But now among those Builders with hay and stubble there were those who denied the possibility of Saint Paul is salvation and of those who were of his mind. cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, av p-acp j n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr av pp-f dt n1. p-acp av p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 a-acp vbdr d r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbz n1 cc pp-f d r-crq vbdr pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
205 We are told of some who built the Jewish Ceremonies and Observances upon the foundation of Christianity, We Are told of Some who built the Jewish Ceremonies and Observances upon the Foundation of Christianity, pns12 vbr vvn pp-f d r-crq vvd dt jp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
206 and said that unless men were Circumcised and kept the Law of Moses they could not be saved. and said that unless men were Circumcised and kept the Law of Moses they could not be saved. cc vvd cst cs n2 vbdr j-vvn cc vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
207 So that by this argument St. Paul and his followers ought to have gone over to those Judaizing Christians, because it was acknowledged on both sides that they might be saved. So that by this argument Saint Paul and his followers ought to have gone over to those Judaizing Christians, Because it was acknowledged on both sides that they might be saved. av cst p-acp d n1 n1 np1 cc po31 n2 vmd pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp p-acp d vvg np1, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp d n2 cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
208 But these Judaizing Christians were as unchari•••ble to St. Paul and other Christians as t• Church of Rome is now to us, But these Judaizing Christians were as unchari•••ble to Saint Paul and other Christians as t• Church of Room is now to us, p-acp d vvg np1 vbdr a-acp j p-acp n1 np1 cc j-jn np1 p-acp n1 n1 pp-f vvb vbz av p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
209 for they sa• positively that they could not be saved. for they sa• positively that they could not be saved. c-acp pns32 n1 av-j cst pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
210 But 〈 ◊ 〉 any man think that St. Paul would have be•• moved by this argument, to leave a safe an• certain way of salvation for that which w• only possible, But 〈 ◊ 〉 any man think that Saint Paul would have be•• moved by this argument, to leave a safe an• certain Way of salvation for that which w• only possible, cc-acp 〈 sy 〉 dg n1 vvb d n1 np1 vmd vhi n1 vvn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d r-crq n1 av-j j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
211 and that with great difficult and hazard? The argument you see is the v••ry same, and that with great difficult and hazard? The argument you see is the v••ry same, cc cst p-acp j j cc n1? dt n1 pn22 vvb vbz dt n1 d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
212 and yet it concludes the wrong way• which plainly shews that it is a contingent arg••ment, and concludes uncertainly and by chance and therefore no man ought to be moved by i• III. I shall take notice of some gross absurd••ties that follow from it. and yet it concludes the wrong way• which plainly shows that it is a contingent arg••ment, and concludes uncertainly and by chance and Therefore no man ought to be moved by i• III. I shall take notice of Some gross absurd••ties that follow from it. cc av pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1 r-crq av-j vvz cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc vvz av-j cc p-acp n1 cc av dx n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 np1. pns11 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
213 I shall mention bu• these two. I shall mention bu• these two. pns11 vmb vvi n1 d crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
214 1. According to this principle it is alway• safest to be on the uncharitable side. And yet uncharitableness is as bad an evidence, either of a true Christian, 1. According to this principle it is alway• Safest to be on the uncharitable side. And yet uncharitableness is as bad an evidence, either of a true Christian, crd vvg p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz n1 js pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1. cc av n1 vbz a-acp j dt n1, av-d pp-f dt j njp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
215 or a true Church, as a man would wish. or a true Church, as a man would wish. cc dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
216 Charity is one of the most essential marks of Christianity, and what the Apostle saith of particular Christians is as true of whole Churches, that tho they have all Faith, Charity is one of the most essential marks of Christianity, and what the Apostle Says of particular Christians is as true of Whole Churches, that though they have all Faith, n1 vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f np1, cc q-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f j np1 vbz a-acp j pp-f j-jn n2, cst cs pns32 vhb d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
217 yet if they have not Charity they are nothing. yet if they have not Charity they Are nothing. av cs pns32 vhb xx n1 pns32 vbr pix. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
218 I grant that no Charity teacheth men to see others damned, and not to tell them the danger of their condition. I grant that no Charity Teaches men to see Others damned, and not to tell them the danger of their condition. pns11 vvb cst dx n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn vvn, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
219 But it is to be consider'd that the damning of men is a very hard thing, But it is to be considered that the damning of men is a very hard thing, p-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cst dt vvg pp-f n2 vbz dt av j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
220 and therefore whenever we do it the case must be wonderfully plain. and Therefore whenever we do it the case must be wonderfully plain. cc av av pns12 vdb pn31 dt n1 vmb vbi av-j j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
221 And is •t so in this matter? They of the Church of Rome cannot deny but that we embrace all •he Doctrines of our Saviour, contain'd in the Apostles Creed and determined by the four ••rst General Councils: And is •t so in this matter? They of the Church of Room cannot deny but that we embrace all •he Doctrines of our Saviour, contained in the Apostles Creed and determined by the four ••rst General Councils: cc vbz av av p-acp d n1? pns32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvb vmbx vvi cc-acp cst pns12 vvb d j n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 np1 cc vvn p-acp dt crd av j n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
222 And yet they will •ot allow this and a good life to put us with•n a possibility of salvation, And yet they will •ot allow this and a good life to put us with•n a possibility of salvation, cc av pns32 vmb n1 vvi d cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
223 because we will •ot submit to all the innovations they would •mpose upon us. Because we will •ot submit to all the innovations they would •mpose upon us. c-acp pns12 vmb n1 vvi p-acp d dt n2 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
224 And yet I think there is scarce •ny Doctrine or Practice in difference between •hem and us, which some or other of their most learned Writers have not acknowledged •ither not to be sufficiently contained in Scrip•ure, And yet I think there is scarce •ny Doctrine or Practice in difference between •hem and us, which Some or other of their most learned Writers have not acknowledged •ither not to be sufficiently contained in Scrip•ure, cc av pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz av-j j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc pno12, r-crq d cc n-jn pp-f po32 av-ds j n2 vhb xx vvn av xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
225 or not to have been held and practised •y the primitive Church; so that nothing an excuse their uncharitableness towards us. or not to have been held and practised •y the primitive Church; so that nothing an excuse their uncharitableness towards us. cc xx pc-acp vhi vbn vvn cc vvn av-j dt j n1; av cst pix dt n1 po32 n1 p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
226 •nd they pay dear for the little advantage •hey get by this argument, for they do what 〈 ◊ 〉 them lies to make themselves no Christians •hat they may prove themselves the truer and more Christian Church; •nd they pay dear for the little advantage •hey get by this argument, for they do what 〈 ◊ 〉 them lies to make themselves not Christians •hat they may prove themselves the truer and more Christian Church; n1 pns32 vvi j-jn p-acp dt j n1 n1 vvi p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vdb r-crq 〈 sy 〉 pno32 vvz pc-acp vvi px32 xx np1 av pns32 vmb vvi px32 dt av-jc cc av-dc np1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
227 A medium which •e do not desire to make use of. A medium which •e do not desire to make use of. dt fw-la r-crq n1 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
228 2. If this argument were good, then by this •ick a man may bring over all the world to •gree with him in an error which another •oes not account damnable, whatever it be, •rovided he do but damn all those that do •ot hold it; 2. If this argument were good, then by this •ick a man may bring over all the world to •gree with him in an error which Another •oes not account damnable, whatever it be, •rovided he do but damn all those that do •ot hold it; crd cs d n1 vbdr j, av p-acp d n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 r-crq j-jn vdz xx vvi j, r-crq pn31 vbi, vvd pns31 vdb cc-acp vvi d d cst vdb vmbx vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
229 and there wants nothing but ••nfidence and uncharitableness to do this. and there Wants nothing but ••nfidence and uncharitableness to do this. cc a-acp vvz pix cc-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
230 But 〈 ◊ 〉 there any sence, that another mans bold•ess and want of charity should be an argument to move me to be of his opinion? cannot illustrate this better, But 〈 ◊ 〉 there any sense, that Another men bold•ess and want of charity should be an argument to move me to be of his opinion? cannot illustrate this better, p-acp 〈 sy 〉 a-acp d n1, cst j-jn ng1 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 pc-acp vbi pp-f po31 n1? vmbx vvi d av-jc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
231 than by the di••ference between a skilful Physician and 〈 ◊ 〉 Mountebank. A learned and skilful Physicia• is modest, and speaks justly of things: than by the di••ference between a skilful physician and 〈 ◊ 〉 Mountebank. A learned and skilful Physicia• is modest, and speaks justly of things: cs p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc 〈 sy 〉 n1. dt j cc j np1 vbz j, cc vvz av-j pp-f n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
232 H• says, that such a method of cure which h• hath directed is safe, and withall, that tha• which the Mountebank prescribes may possibly do the work, H• Says, that such a method of cure which h• hath directed is safe, and withal, that tha• which the Mountebank prescribes may possibly do the work, np1 vvz, cst d dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq n1 vhz vvn vbz j, cc av, cst n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz vmb av-j vdi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
233 but there is great hazard and danger in it: but there is great hazard and danger in it: cc-acp pc-acp vbz j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
234 But the Mountebank, who neve• talks of any thing less than infallible cures (and always the more Mountebank, the strong•er pretence to infallibiliiy ) he is positive tha• that method which the Physician prescribe• will destroy the Patient, But the Mountebank, who neve• talks of any thing less than infallible cures (and always the more Mountebank, the strong•er pretence to infallibiliiy) he is positive tha• that method which the physician prescribe• will destroy the Patient, cc-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 vvz pp-f d n1 av-dc cs j n2 (cc av dt av-dc n1, dt jc n1 p-acp av-j) pns31 vbz j n1 cst n1 r-crq dt n1 n1 vmb vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
235 but his receipt is infallible and never fails. but his receipt is infallible and never fails. cc-acp po31 n1 vbz j cc av-x vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
236 Is there any reason in this case, that this man should carry it meerly by his confidence ? And yet if this argument be good, the safest way is to reject the Physicians advice and to stick to the Mountebanks ▪ For both sides are agreed, that there is a possibility of cure in the Mountebank 's method ▪ but not in the Physicians ; Is there any reason in this case, that this man should carry it merely by his confidence? And yet if this argument be good, the Safest Way is to reject the Physicians Advice and to stick to the Mountebanks ▪ For both sides Are agreed, that there is a possibility of cure in the Mountebank is method ▪ but not in the Physicians; vbz pc-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, cst d n1 vmd vvi pn31 av-j p-acp po31 n1? cc av cs d n1 vbb j, dt js n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 ▪ c-acp d n2 vbr vvn, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz n1 ▪ cc-acp xx p-acp dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
237 and so the whole force of the argument lies in the confidence of an ignorant man. and so the Whole force of the argument lies in the confidence of an ignorant man. cc av dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
238 IV. This argument is very unfit to work upon those to whom it is propounded: For either they believe we say true in this, or not. IV. This argument is very unfit to work upon those to whom it is propounded: For either they believe we say true in this, or not. np1 d n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn: c-acp d pns32 vvb pns12 vvb j p-acp d, cc xx. (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
239 If they think we do not, they have no reason to be moved by what we say. If they think we do not, they have no reason to be moved by what we say. cs pns32 vvb pns12 vdb xx, pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
240 If they think we do, why do they not take in all that we say in this matter? Namely, •at tho it be possible for some in the com•union of the Roman Church to be saved, •et it is very hazardous; If they think we do, why do they not take in all that we say in this matter? Namely, •at though it be possible for Some in the com•union of the Roman Church to be saved, •et it is very hazardous; cs pns32 vvb pns12 vdb, q-crq vdb pns32 xx vvi p-acp d cst pns12 vvb p-acp d n1? av, av cs pn31 vbb j p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvb pn31 vbz av j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
241 and that they are 〈 ◊ 〉 a safe condition already in our Church. and that they Are 〈 ◊ 〉 a safe condition already in our Church. cc cst pns32 vbr 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1 av p-acp po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
242 And •hy then should a bare possibility, accompa•'d with infinite and apparent hazard, be an •rgument to any man to run into that danger? And •hy then should a bore possibility, accompa•ed with infinite and apparent hazard, be an •rgument to any man to run into that danger? cc j av vmd dt j n1, vvn p-acp j cc j n1, vbb dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1? (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
243 Lastly, This argument is very improper to •e urged by those who make use of it. Lastly, This argument is very improper to •e urged by those who make use of it. ord, d n1 vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
244 Half •f the strength of it lies in this, that we Pro•estants acknowledg that it is possible a Papist •ay be saved. Half •f the strength of it lies in this, that we Pro•estants acknowledge that it is possible a Papist •ay be saved. av-jn n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp d, cst pns12 n2 vvb d pn31 vbz j dt njp n1 vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
245 But why should they lay any ••ress upon this? What matter is it what we Hereticks say, who are so damnably mistaken •n all other things? Methinks, But why should they lay any ••ress upon this? What matter is it what we Heretics say, who Are so damnably mistaken •n all other things? Methinks, cc-acp q-crq vmd pns32 vvi d n1 p-acp d? q-crq n1 vbz pn31 r-crq pns12 n2 vvb, r-crq vbr av av-j vvn av d j-jn n2? vvz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
246 if there were •o other reason, yet because we say it, it should •eem to them to be unlikely to be true. if there were •o other reason, yet Because we say it, it should •eem to them to be unlikely to be true. cs pc-acp vbdr av j-jn n1, av c-acp pns12 vvb pn31, pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
247 But I •erceive when it serves for their purpose we •ave some little credit and authority among •hem. But I •erceive when it serves for their purpose we •ave Some little credit and Authority among •hem. p-acp pns11 vvb c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1 pns12 vhb d j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
248 By this time I hope every one is in some measure satisfied of the weakness of this argument, which is so transparent that no wise man •an honestly use it, By this time I hope every one is in Some measure satisfied of the weakness of this argument, which is so transparent that no wise man •an honestly use it, p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb d pi vbz p-acp d n1 vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz av j cst dx j n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
249 and he must have a very •dd understanding that can be cheated by it. The truth is, it is a casual and contingent argument, and sometimes it concludes right, and •ftner wrong; and he must have a very •dd understanding that can be cheated by it. The truth is, it is a casual and contingent argument, and sometime it concludes right, and •ftner wrong; cc pns31 vmb vhi dt j j n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31. dt n1 vbz, pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1, cc av pn31 vvz av-jn, cc av-c vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
250 and therefore no prudent man •an be moved by it, except only in one case, and Therefore no prudent man •an be moved by it, except only in one case, cc av dx j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp av-j p-acp crd n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
251 when all things are so equal on both sides that there is nothing else in the whole wo•• to determine him; when all things Are so equal on both sides that there is nothing Else in the Whole wo•• to determine him; c-crq d n2 vbr av j-jn p-acp d n2 d a-acp vbz pix av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
252 which surely can ne• happen in matters of Religion necessary to believed. which surely can ne• happen in matters of Religion necessary to believed. r-crq av-j vmb n1 vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 j p-acp vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
253 No man is so weak, as not to con•der in the change of his Religion the me• of the cause it self ; No man is so weak, as not to con•der in the change of his Religion the me• of the cause it self; dx n1 vbz av j, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
254 as not to examine t•• Doctrines and Practices of the Churches 〈 ◊ 〉 both sides; as not to examine t•• Doctrines and Practices of the Churches 〈 ◊ 〉 both sides; c-acp xx pc-acp vvi n1 n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 〈 sy 〉 av-d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
255 as not to take notice of the con•••dence and Charity of both Parties, togeth•• with all other things which ought to move conscientious and a prudent man: as not to take notice of the con•••dence and Charity of both Parties, togeth•• with all other things which ought to move conscientious and a prudent man: c-acp xx pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq vmd pc-acp vvi j cc dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
256 And if 〈 ◊ 〉 on enquiry there appear to be a clear adva••tage on either side, And if 〈 ◊ 〉 on enquiry there appear to be a clear adva••tage on either side, cc cs 〈 sy 〉 a-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
257 then this argument is nee••less and comes too late, because the work already done without it. then this argument is nee••less and comes too late, Because the work already done without it. cs d n1 vbz j cc vvz av av-j, c-acp dt n1 av vdn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
258 Besides, that the great hazard of salvatio• in the Roman Church (which we declare u• on account of the Doctrines and Practic• which I have mentioned) ought to deter •ny man much more from that Religion, th• the acknowledged possibility of salvation 〈 ◊ 〉 it ought to encourage any man to the embr••cing of it: Beside, that the great hazard of salvatio• in the Roman Church (which we declare u• on account of the Doctrines and Practic• which I have mentioned) ought to deter •ny man much more from that Religion, th• the acknowledged possibility of salvation 〈 ◊ 〉 it ought to encourage any man to the embr••cing of it: a-acp, cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt njp n1 (r-crq pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn) vmd p-acp vvi j n1 av-d av-dc p-acp d n1, n1 dt vvn n1 pp-f n1 〈 sy 〉 pn31 vmd pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
259 Never did any Christian Churc• build so much hay and stubble upon the found••tion of Christianity, Never did any Christian Churc• built so much hay and stubble upon the found••tion of Christianity, av-x vdd d njp np1 vvi av d vhb cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
260 and therefore those th• are saved in it must be saved, as it were, out 〈 ◊ 〉 the fire. and Therefore those th• Are saved in it must be saved, as it were, out 〈 ◊ 〉 the fire. cc av d n1 vbr vvn p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp pn31 vbdr, av 〈 sy 〉 dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
261 And tho Purgatory be not meant i• the Text, yet it is a Doctrine very well suite to their manner of building; And though Purgatory be not meant i• the Text, yet it is a Doctrine very well suit to their manner of building; cc av n1 vbb xx vvn n1 dt n1, av pn31 vbz dt n1 av av n1 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
262 for there is nee• of an ignis purgatorius, of a fire to try the•• work what it is, for there is nee• of an ignis purgatorius, of a fire to try the•• work what it is, c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f dt fw-la fw-la, pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 vvi r-crq pn31 vbz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
263 and to burn up their hay an• ••ubble. And I have so much Charity (and I ••sire always to have it) as to hope, that a •eat many among them who live piously, and to burn up their hay an• ••ubble. And I have so much Charity (and I ••sire always to have it) as to hope, that a •eat many among them who live piously, cc p-acp vvb p-acp po32 n1 n1 n1. cc pns11 vhb av d n1 (cc pns11 vvb av pc-acp vhi pn31) c-acp p-acp n1, cst dt j d p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
264 and •ve been almost inevitably detain'd in that •hurch by the prejudice of education and an ••vincible ignorance, will upon a general re••ntance find mercy with God; and •ve been almost inevitably detained in that •hurch by the prejudice of education and an ••vincible ignorance, will upon a general re••ntance find mercy with God; cc vhb vbn av av-j vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1, vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvb n1 p-acp np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
265 and tho their •rk suffer loss and be burnt, yet they themselves •ay escape, as out of the fire. and though their •rk suffer loss and be burned, yet they themselves •ay escape, as out of the fire. cc cs po32 n1 vvi n1 cc vbi vvn, av pns32 px32 vmb vvi, c-acp av pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
266 But as for those •ho had the opportunities of coming to the •nowledg of the truth, But as for those •ho had the opportunities of coming to the •nowledg of the truth, p-acp c-acp p-acp d n1 vhd dt n2 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
267 if they continue in the •rors of that Church, or apostatize from the •uth, I think their condition so far from being •e that there must be extraordinary favou••ble circumstances in their case to give a man ••pes of their salvation. if they continue in the •rors of that Church, or apostatise from the •uth, I think their condition so Far from being •e that there must be extraordinary favou••ble Circumstances in their case to give a man ••pes of their salvation. cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb po32 n1 av av-j p-acp vbg vvn cst a-acp vmb vbi j j n2 p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 n2 pp-f po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
268 I have now done with the two things I pro••unded to speak to. I have now done with the two things I pro••unded to speak to. pns11 vhb av vdn p-acp dt crd n2 pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
269 And I am sorry that the ••cessary defence of our Religion, against the ••stless importunities and attempts of our ad••rsaries upon all sorts of persons, hath enga••d me to spend so much time in matters of ••spute, which I had much rather have em••oyed in another way. And I am sorry that the ••cessary defence of our Religion, against the ••stless importunities and attempts of our ad••rsaries upon all sorts of Persons, hath enga••d me to spend so much time in matters of ••spute, which I had much rather have em••oyed in Another Way. cc pns11 vbm j cst dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns11 vhd av-d av-c vhi vvn p-acp j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
270 Many of you can be •y witnesses that I have constantly made it •y business, in this great Presence and Assem••y to plead against the impieties and wicked••ss of men, Many of you can be •y Witnesses that I have constantly made it •y business, in this great Presence and Assem••y to plead against the impieties and wicked••ss of men, av-d pp-f pn22 vmb vbi j n2 cst pns11 vhb av-j vvn pn31 av-j n1, p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc j pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
271 and have endeavoured by the best ••guments I could think of to gain men over 〈 ◊ 〉 a firm belief and serious practice of the main •ings of Religion. and have endeavoured by the best ••guments I could think of to gain men over 〈 ◊ 〉 a firm belief and serious practice of the main •ings of Religion. cc vhb vvn p-acp dt js n2 pns11 vmd vvi pp-f pc-acp vvi n2 a-acp 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
272 And, I do assure you, I had much rather perswade any one to be good man, And, I do assure you, I had much rather persuade any one to be good man, np1, pns11 vdb vvi pn22, pns11 vhd av-d av-c vvi d pi pc-acp vbi j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
273 than to be of any party or de•mination of Christians whatsoever. than to be of any party or de•mination of Christians whatsoever. cs pc-acp vbi pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 r-crq. (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
274 For doubt not, but the belief of the ancient Cre• provided we entertain nothing that is destr••ctive of it, together with a good life, will ce••tainly save a man ; For doubt not, but the belief of the ancient Cre• provided we entertain nothing that is destr••ctive of it, together with a good life, will ce••tainly save a man; p-acp n1 xx, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 vvn pns12 vvb pix cst vbz j pp-f pn31, av p-acp dt j n1, vmb av-j vvi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
275 and without this no m• can have reasonable hopes of salvation, no 〈 ◊ 〉 an infallible Church, and without this no m• can have reasonable hope's of salvation, no 〈 ◊ 〉 an infallible Church, cc p-acp d dx n1 vmb vhi j n2 pp-f n1, dx 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
276 if there were any such • be found in the world. if there were any such • be found in the world. cs pc-acp vbdr d d • vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
277 I have been, according to my opportuniti• not a negligent observer of the genius a• humour of the several Sects and Professio• in Religion. I have been, according to my opportuniti• not a negligent observer of the genius a• humour of the several Sects and Professio• in Religion. pns11 vhb vbn, vvg p-acp po11 n1 xx dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc np1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
278 And upon the whole matter ▪ do in my conscience believe the Church of E••gland to be the best constituted Church th• day in the world; And upon the Whole matter ▪ do in my conscience believe the Church of E••gland to be the best constituted Church th• day in the world; cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 ▪ vdb p-acp po11 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi dt js vvn n1 n1 n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
279 and that, as to the ma• the Doctrine and Government, and Worship 〈 ◊ 〉 it, are excellently framed to make men sobe• Religious: Securing men on the one han• from the wild freaks of Enthusiasm ; and that, as to the ma• the Doctrine and Government, and Worship 〈 ◊ 〉 it, Are excellently framed to make men sobe• Religious: Securing men on the one han• from the wild freaks of Enthusiasm; cc cst, c-acp p-acp dt n1 dt n1 cc n1, cc n1 〈 sy 〉 pn31, vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n2 n1 j: vvg n2 p-acp dt crd n1 p-acp dt j vvz pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
280 and 〈 ◊ 〉 the other, from the gross follies of Supersti•on. And our Church hath this peculiar adva••tage above several Professions that we know 〈 ◊ 〉 the world, that it acknowledgeth a due a• just subordination to the civil Authority, an• hath always been untainted in its loyalty. and 〈 ◊ 〉 the other, from the gross follies of Supersti•on. And our Church hath this peculiar adva••tage above several Professions that we know 〈 ◊ 〉 the world, that it acknowledgeth a due a• just subordination to the civil authority, an• hath always been untainted in its loyalty. cc 〈 sy 〉 dt n-jn, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f av. cc po12 n1 vhz d j n1 p-acp j n2 cst pns12 vvb 〈 sy 〉 dt n1, cst pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1 j n1 p-acp dt j n1, n1 vhz av vbn j p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
281 And now shall every trifling consideratio• be sufficient to move a man to relinquish suc• a Church? There is no greater disparag•ment to a mans understanding, no greater a•••ument of a light and ungenerous mind, And now shall every trifling consideratio• be sufficient to move a man to relinquish suc• a Church? There is no greater disparag•ment to a men understanding, no greater a•••ument of a Light and ungenerous mind, cc av vmb d j-vvg n1 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 dt n1? pc-acp vbz dx jc n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, av-dx jc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
282 than •shly to change ones Religion. than •shly to change ones Religion. cs av-j pc-acp vvi pig n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
283 Religion is •r greatest concernment of all other, and it 〈 ◊ 〉 not every little argument, no nor a great •ise about infallibility, nothing but very plain •nd convincing evidence, that should sway a •an in this case. Religion is •r greatest concernment of all other, and it 〈 ◊ 〉 not every little argument, not nor a great •ise about infallibility, nothing but very plain •nd convincing evidence, that should sway a •an in this case. n1 vbz av js n1 pp-f d n-jn, cc pn31 〈 sy 〉 xx d j n1, xx ccx dt j n1 p-acp n1, pix cc-acp j j vvb vvg n1, cst vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
284 But they are utterly inexcu••ble who make a change of such concernment •pon the insinuations of one side only, with•ut ever hearing what can be said for the •hurch they were baptized and brought up 〈 ◊ 〉 before they leave it. But they Are utterly inexcu••ble who make a change of such concernment •pon the insinuations of one side only, with•ut ever hearing what can be said for the •hurch they were baptised and brought up 〈 ◊ 〉 before they leave it. p-acp pns32 vbr av-j j r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 av dt n2 pp-f crd n1 av-j, av av vvg r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn a-acp 〈 sy 〉 a-acp pns32 vvb pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
285 They that can yield •us easily to the impressions of every one •at hath a design and interest to make Pro••lytes may at this rate of discretion change ••eir Religion twice a day, They that can yield •us Easily to the impressions of every one •at hath a Design and Interest to make Pro••lytes may At this rate of discretion change ••eir Religion twice a day, pns32 cst vmb vvi av av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d crd n1 vhz dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n2 vmb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvi n1 n1 av dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
286 and instead of mor••ng and evening Prayer they may have a mor••ng and evening Religion. and instead of mor••ng and evening Prayer they may have a mor••ng and evening Religion. cc av pp-f vvg cc n1 n1 pns32 vmb vhi dt vvg cc n1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
287 Therefore for God's sake, and for our own •ouls sake, and for the sake of our Reputation, •t us consider and shew our selves men ; Therefore for God's sake, and for our own •ouls sake, and for the sake of our Reputation, •t us Consider and show our selves men; av p-acp npg1 n1, cc p-acp po12 d n2 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvb pno12 vvi cc vvb po12 n2 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
288 Let 〈 ◊ 〉 not suffer our selves to be shaken and carried •way with every wind. Let 〈 ◊ 〉 not suffer our selves to be shaken and carried •way with every wind. vvb 〈 sy 〉 xx vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn av p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
289 Let us not run our ••lves into danger when we may be safe. Let us not run our ••lves into danger when we may be safe. vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
290 Let 〈 ◊ 〉 stick to the foundation of Religion, the Ar••cles of our common belief, and build upon ••em gold, Let 〈 ◊ 〉 stick to the Foundation of Religion, the Ar••cles of our Common belief, and built upon ••em gold, vvb 〈 sy 〉 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, cc vvi p-acp n1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
291 and silver, and precious stones, I •ean, the vertues and actions of a good life ; and silver, and precious stones, I •ean, the Virtues and actions of a good life; cc n1, cc j n2, pns11 vvb, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
292 •d if we would do this, we should not be •t to set such a value upon hay and stubble. 〈 ◊ 〉 we would sincerely endeavour to live holy and vertuous lives, we should not need to 〈 ◊ 〉 about for a Religion which may furnish with easie and indirect ways to get to Heav• •d if we would do this, we should not be •t to Set such a valve upon hay and stubble. 〈 ◊ 〉 we would sincerely endeavour to live holy and virtuous lives, we should not need to 〈 ◊ 〉 about for a Religion which may furnish with easy and indirect ways to get to Heav• av cs pns12 vmd vdi d, pns12 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. 〈 sy 〉 pns12 vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vvi j cc j n2, pns12 vmd xx vvi pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 a-acp p-acp dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
293 I will conclude all with the Apostles Exh•••tation, Wherefore my beloved brethren be steadfast and unmoveable, always abounding the work of the Lord. I will conclude all with the Apostles Exh•••tation, Wherefore my Beloved brothers be steadfast and Unmovable, always abounding the work of the Lord. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n2 n1, c-crq po11 j-vvn n2 vbb j cc j-u, av vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 2
294 Now the God of peace which brought gain from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, 〈 ◊ 〉 great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in ev• good work, to do his will; Now the God of peace which brought gain from the dead our Lord jesus christ, 〈 ◊ 〉 great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in ev• good work, to do his will; av dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt j po12 n1 np1 np1, 〈 sy 〉 j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvb pn22 j p-acp n1 j n1, pc-acp vdi po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 2
295 working in you t• which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Je••• Christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ev• Amen. FINIS. working in you t• which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through Je••• christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ev• Amen. FINIS. vvg p-acp pn22 n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq vbb n1 p-acp av cc n1 uh-n. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 2

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