A sermon preached before the Lords spiritual and temporal in Parliament assembled, in the Abbey-church at Westminster on the fifth of November, 1691 / by the Archbishop of York.
The Apostles approving and tacitly commending that Zeal which his Countreymen expressed for Religion. II. His meek and charitable behaviour towards them,
The Apostles approving and tacitly commending that Zeal which his Countrymen expressed for Religion. II His meek and charitable behaviour towards them,
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even when their Zeal for Religion was very faulty and blameable. III. His discovery of the faultiness of their Zeal, which lay in this, that it was not according to knowledge.
even when their Zeal for Religion was very faulty and blameable. III. His discovery of the faultiness of their Zeal, which lay in this, that it was not according to knowledge.
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I. First, I desire it may be observed, That Zeal of God in general, that is, a hearty and passionate concernment for Religion, The Apostle here finds no fault with:
I First, I desire it may be observed, That Zeal of God in general, that is, a hearty and passionate concernment for Religion, The Apostle Here finds no fault with:
For you see he represents it, as a piece of virtue in his Country-men, and speaks it to their commendation, that they had a zeal of God. I bear them record (saith he) that they have a zeal of God.
For you see he represents it, as a piece of virtue in his Countrymen, and speaks it to their commendation, that they had a zeal of God. I bear them record (Says he) that they have a zeal of God.
But when Zeal and Passion is more or less wrought into every Man's temper, and the calmest Men may be observed on sundry occasions not to be without it;
But when Zeal and Passion is more or less wrought into every Man's temper, and the calmest Men may be observed on sundry occasions not to be without it;
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O! What a world of Good might we all do, if we had a true zeal of God. How many Occasions and Opportunities are there put into our hands every day (in what condition or circumstances soever we are) which if we were acted by this principle, would render us great Benefactors to Mankind, by discouraging Vice and Impiety,
OH! What a world of Good might we all do, if we had a true zeal of God. How many Occasions and Opportunities Are there put into our hands every day (in what condition or Circumstances soever we Are) which if we were acted by this principle, would render us great Benefactors to Mankind, by discouraging Vice and Impiety,
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because none are capable of being thus Zealous, but those that have attained to a great degree of Virtue and Piety, which we cannot suppose of all, nor the most.
Because none Are capable of being thus Zealous, but those that have attained to a great degree of Virtue and Piety, which we cannot suppose of all, nor the most.
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What was this Zeal of theirs? why, as I told you, (and as it plainly appears from the whole Chapter) it was an earnest and passionate concernment for the Religion of their Country.
What was this Zeal of theirs? why, as I told you, (and as it plainly appears from the Whole Chapter) it was an earnest and passionate concernment for the Religion of their Country.
Indeed the Publick profession of Religion in the right way, is as much every Man's Interest, and ought to be as much every Man's Care, as any the dearest thing he hath in this World.
Indeed the Public profession of Religion in the right Way, is as much every Man's Interest, and ought to be as much every Man's Care, as any the dearest thing he hath in this World.
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A Man will have but small comfort when he comes to die, to reflect that he has been Zealous of the Privileges and Property, and Rights of his Countrey-men;
A Man will have but small Comfort when he comes to die, to reflect that he has been Zealous of the Privileges and Property, and Rights of his Countrymen;
He makes their Zeal that they had of God, an Inducement the more heartily to pray for them, that God would direct them in the right way that leads to Salvation.
He makes their Zeal that they had of God, an Inducement the more heartily to pray for them, that God would Direct them in the right Way that leads to Salvation.
and setting up a Righteousness of their own, which consisted chiefly in observing the Ceremonials of Moses his Law and the Traditions of their Fathers, as it follows in the next Verse after my Text:
and setting up a Righteousness of their own, which consisted chiefly in observing the Ceremonials of Moses his Law and the Traditions of their Father's, as it follows in the next Verse After my Text:
Yet he thinks them the more pitiable and the more excusable, in that this their Opposition proceeded from their Zeal of God, tho' it was a mis-informed irregular Zeal.
Yet he thinks them the more pitiable and the more excusable, in that this their Opposition proceeded from their Zeal of God, though it was a misinformed irregular Zeal.
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This, I say, was the Apostle's practice, and I think it is so agreeable to the Spirit and Temper of our great Lord and Master Christ, that it will become us in like cases to act accordingly.
This, I say, was the Apostle's practice, and I think it is so agreeable to the Spirit and Temper of our great Lord and Master christ, that it will become us in like cases to act accordingly.
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Yet this doth not hinder, but that both wholsome Laws may be made for the restraining the exorbitances of mistaken Zeal; and when those Laws are made, that they may be put in execution.
Yet this does not hinder, but that both wholesome Laws may be made for the restraining the exorbitances of mistaken Zeal; and when those Laws Are made, that they may be put in execution.
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that the common peace be kept, that the Laws of God be observ'd, that God's Religion as it is delivered by Jesus Christ be preserved sincere and undefiled,
that the Common peace be kept, that the Laws of God be observed, that God's Religion as it is Delivered by jesus christ be preserved sincere and undefiled,
And therefore there is no doubt, but that in all these matters the Government may make Fences and Securities against the Insults of intemperate Zealots, and when these Fences are made, it should be at their Peril if they transgressed them, supposing Magistrates did their duty.
And Therefore there is no doubt, but that in all these matters the Government may make Fences and Securities against the Insults of intemperate Zealots, and when these Fences Are made, it should be At their Peril if they transgressed them, supposing Magistrates did their duty.
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And then Secondly, it is to be remembred that that Kindness and Tenderness to mistaken Zealots, which we are speaking of from the Text, is not to be expressed to all alike;
And then Secondly, it is to be remembered that that Kindness and Tenderness to mistaken Zealots, which we Are speaking of from the Text, is not to be expressed to all alike;
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Again, Secondly, If there be any Men that under a pretence of Religion do teach or encourage or promote any sort of Vice or Immorality; or whose Principles do necessarily lead to debauch Mens manners in the plain matters of Sobriety, Chastity, Truth or Justice, or the like;
Again, Secondly, If there be any Men that under a pretence of Religion do teach or encourage or promote any sort of Vice or Immorality; or whose Principles do necessarily led to debauch Men's manners in the plain matters of Sobriety, Chastity, Truth or justice, or the like;
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For the Laws of Nature as to moral Virtue and Vice are so plainly writ in every Mans heart, that he must be supposed to be an Ill Man that can easily entertain any Principle (let it come never so much recommended under the name of Religion) that contradicts them.
For the Laws of Nature as to moral Virtue and Vice Are so plainly writ in every men heart, that he must be supposed to be an Ill Man that can Easily entertain any Principle (let it come never so much recommended under the name of Religion) that contradicts them.
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yet all this while God and their own Hearts know that all this concernment and Zeal of theirs for Religion, tho' it make a great shew, is only pretended;
yet all this while God and their own Hearts know that all this concernment and Zeal of theirs for Religion, though it make a great show, is only pretended;
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and that there is another thing that lies at the bottom, that is to say Worldly Interest, and Dominion and Power, which they hope to compass by such a Regulation of Matters as they desire:
and that there is Another thing that lies At the bottom, that is to say Worldly Interest, and Dominion and Power, which they hope to compass by such a Regulation of Matters as they desire:
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all such pretenders to Zeal for Religion, must, till we know them also, be treated according to the merits of the cause they pretend to be zealous for.
all such pretenders to Zeal for Religion, must, till we know them also, be treated according to the merits of the cause they pretend to be zealous for.
But then Fourthly and Lastly, All that I have now said is with respect to those that are out of the limits of my Text, such as have no Zeal of God, tho' some of them may pretend it:
But then Fourthly and Lastly, All that I have now said is with respect to those that Are out of the Limits of my Text, such as have no Zeal of God, though Some of them may pretend it:
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For according as their Principles and Practices do more or less injure our common Christianity, or are more or less dangerous to our Government and Constitution; in the same proportion, the greater or less Tenderness and Indulgence is to be expressed towards them.
For according as their Principles and Practices do more or less injure our Common Christianity, or Are more or less dangerous to our Government and Constitution; in the same proportion, the greater or less Tenderness and Indulgence is to be expressed towards them.
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III. The Third thing I told you we might observe from this Text was this, The Apostle's tacit Reprehension of the Iewish Zeal upon this account, that it was not according to Knowledge,
III. The Third thing I told you we might observe from this Text was this, The Apostle's tacit Reprehension of the Jewish Zeal upon this account, that it was not according to Knowledge,
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For be our Zeal of God never so great, yet if it be not a Zeal according to knowledge, it is not the right Christian Zeal. And though we see others never so fervent and vehement in pursuing a Religious Cause,
For be our Zeal of God never so great, yet if it be not a Zeal according to knowledge, it is not the right Christian Zeal. And though we see Others never so fervent and vehement in pursuing a Religious Cause,
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This same business of Knowledge, is a thing that is most commonly forgot to be taken in as an ingredient or Companion of Zeal, in most sort of Professors.
This same business of Knowledge, is a thing that is most commonly forgotten to be taken in as an ingredient or Companion of Zeal, in most sort of Professors.
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For as the World goes, those Men are generally found to be the greatest Zealots, who are most notoriously Ignorant. Whereas true Zeal should not only proceed from true Knowledge,
For as the World Goes, those Men Are generally found to be the greatest Zealots, who Are most notoriously Ignorant. Whereas true Zeal should not only proceed from true Knowledge,
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But what is it to have a Zeal according to Knowledge? What doth this Character of justifiable right Zeal contain in it? I answer, it must at least contain in it these five following things.
But what is it to have a Zeal according to Knowledge? What does this Character of justifiable right Zeal contain in it? I answer, it must At least contain in it these five following things.
If our Zeal for God be as it should be, it must certainly express it self in matters that are good; about such objects as God hath made to be our duty. It is good (saith St. Paul) to be always zealously affected in a good matter.
If our Zeal for God be as it should be, it must Certainly express it self in matters that Are good; about such objects as God hath made to be our duty. It is good (Says Saint Paul) to be always zealously affected in a good matter.
Secondly, As the object of our Zeal must be according to Knowledge, so also the Principle from whence our Zeal proceeds, must be according to knowledge also.
Secondly, As the Object of our Zeal must be according to Knowledge, so also the Principle from whence our Zeal proceeds, must be according to knowledge also.
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Some are zealous for a point to serve an Interest or a Faction. But this is not to be owned as the ground and reason of their Zeal; for indeed if it should, it would not be allowed of.
some Are zealous for a point to serve an Interest or a Faction. But this is not to be owned as the ground and reason of their Zeal; for indeed if it should, it would not be allowed of.
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Thirdly, As the Zeal which is according to knowledge hath a good matter for its object, and proceeds from a right Principle: So it is also regular as to the Measures of it.
Thirdly, As the Zeal which is according to knowledge hath a good matter for its Object, and proceeds from a right Principle: So it is also regular as to the Measures of it.
but he distinguisheth between the several objects he is zealous for, and allows every one of them, just so great a Concernment as the thing is worth, and no more.
but he Distinguisheth between the several objects he is zealous for, and allows every one of them, just so great a Concernment as the thing is worth, and no more.
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We should account him not many degrees removed from a Child or an Ideot, that upon the cut of a Finger should as passionately complain and cry out for help,
We should account him not many Degrees removed from a Child or an Idiot, that upon the Cut of a Finger should as passionately complain and cry out for help,
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as if he had broken a Limb. Why just the same Folly and Childishness it is, to make a mighty bustle about small matters which are of no consequence, in which neither Religion, nor the publick Peace, are much concerned;
as if he had broken a Limb. Why just the same Folly and Childishness it is, to make a mighty bustle about small matters which Are of no consequence, in which neither Religion, nor the public Peace, Are much concerned;
Fourthly, The Zeal that is according to knowledge, is always attended with hearty Charity. It is not that bitter Zeal which the Apostle speaks of, which is accompanied with Hatred and Envy, and perverse Disputings: But it is kind,
Fourthly, The Zeal that is according to knowledge, is always attended with hearty Charity. It is not that bitter Zeal which the Apostle speaks of, which is accompanied with Hatred and Envy, and perverse Disputings: But it is kind,
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and when he is once transported herewith, he cares not what undecent bitter Reflections he makes upon all those that have the Fortune to be of a different side.
and when he is once transported herewith, he Cares not what undecent bitter Reflections he makes upon all those that have the Fortune to be of a different side.
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Fifthly, and lastly, Another inseparable Property of Zeal according to Knowledge is, That it must pursue lawful ends by lawful means; must never do an ill thing for the carrying the best Cause. This St. Paul hath laid down,
Fifthly, and lastly, another inseparable Property of Zeal according to Knowledge is, That it must pursue lawful ends by lawful means; must never do an ill thing for the carrying the best Cause. This Saint Paul hath laid down,
as a Rule, to be eternally observed among Christians, when in the third of the Romans, he declares, that their damnation is just, who say, Let us do evil that good may come.
as a Rule, to be eternally observed among Christians, when in the third of the Roman, he declares, that their damnation is just, who say, Let us do evil that good may come.
yet since the means by which we would accomplish those ends are unwarrantable, the whole Action, though proceeding from never so much Zeal for God, is very Bad. For true Zeal, as it always supposeth a right Information of Judgment, as to the matter of it,
yet since the means by which we would accomplish those ends Are unwarrantable, the Whole Actium, though proceeding from never so much Zeal for God, is very Bad. For true Zeal, as it always Supposeth a right Information of Judgement, as to the matter of it,
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And thus have I laid before you the Properties and Characters of that Zeal, which is according to knowledge, which was the third and last thing which I proposed upon this Text;
And thus have I laid before you the Properties and Characters of that Zeal, which is according to knowledge, which was the third and last thing which I proposed upon this Text;
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But the Character here given of them doth so well fit a sort of Men, whose fiery Zeal for God and their Religion, gave occasion to the Solemnity of this Day;
But the Character Here given of them does so well fit a sort of Men, whose fiery Zeal for God and their Religion, gave occasion to the Solemnity of this Day;
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to whom we must do the same right that St. Paul here did his Country-men, We must bear them Record, that they have a Zeal of God, but not according to Knowledge.
to whom we must do the same right that Saint Paul Here did his Countrymen, We must bear them Record, that they have a Zeal of God, but not according to Knowledge.
Indeed if you were to draw the comparison between the Jewish and the Popish Zealots, as to all the several particulars that our Saviour and St. Paul take notice of as Instances of blind Zeal in the former:
Indeed if you were to draw the comparison between the Jewish and the Popish Zealots, as to all the several particulars that our Saviour and Saint Paul take notice of as Instances of blind Zeal in the former:
Was it an instance of Ignorant Zeal in the Jews that they set up their Traditions to the disparagement of the Law of God? I pray, who are those that disparage the holy Scriptures, by setting their Traditions upon an equal foot with them?
Was it an instance of Ignorant Zeal in the jews that they Set up their Traditions to the disparagement of the Law of God? I pray, who Are those that disparage the holy Scriptures, by setting their Traditions upon an equal foot with them?
Was it a fault in the Jewish Zeal that it placed Religion too much in Ceremonies and Formalities, in washing Cups and Platters, in tithing Mint and Cummin, and the like to the neglect of the weightier matters of the Law, Justice, and Mercy, and Faith? I pray wherein is Image-worship, Invocation of Saints, Penances, Pilgrimages, the use of Reliques, Holy Water, &c. I say wherein are these things better than those? And yet we know who they are that lay so great a stress upon these and such other things, that it may be truly said, a great part of their Religion is made up of them.
Was it a fault in the Jewish Zeal that it placed Religion too much in Ceremonies and Formalities, in washing Cups and Platters, in tithing Mint and Cummin, and the like to the neglect of the Weightier matters of the Law, justice, and Mercy, and Faith? I pray wherein is Image-worship, Invocation of Saints, Penances, Pilgrimages, the use of Relics, Holy Water, etc. I say wherein Are these things better than those? And yet we know who they Are that lay so great a stress upon these and such other things, that it may be truly said, a great part of their Religion is made up of them.
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So zealous were they for their Religion, that they did not care what sort of means they made use of for the promoting of it, were they never so wicked and unnatural.
So zealous were they for their Religion, that they did not care what sort of means they made use of for the promoting of it, were they never so wicked and unnatural.
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and a great deal more our Saviour had foretold they would do, when he told his Apostles, that the time would come, when whosoever killed them should think that he did God good service.
and a great deal more our Saviour had foretold they would do, when he told his Apostles, that the time would come, when whosoever killed them should think that he did God good service.
And that it doth so, we cannot have a greater proof (except what I have already mentioned) than the practices of the zealous Men of the Church of Rome.
And that it does so, we cannot have a greater proof (except what I have already mentioned) than the practices of the zealous Men of the Church of Room.
How many unlawful Arts have they used to subject all the Christian World to their Lord and Master? How many Forgeries for this purpose have they been the Authors of,
How many unlawful Arts have they used to Subject all the Christian World to their Lord and Master? How many Forgeries for this purpose have they been the Authors of,
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for the advancement of the Papal Cause? It was Zeal for Gods Service and the Interest of holy Church, that so many Princes have been Excommunicated and Deposed;
for the advancement of the Papal Cause? It was Zeal for God's Service and the Interest of holy Church, that so many Princes have been Excommunicated and Deposed;
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But if there were no other instance extant in the World to shew what is to be expected from a blind Zeal, especially a blind Popish Zeal for Religion, that instance which the deliverance of this Day doth give us occasion to mention, would be alone sufficient to inform us.
But if there were no other instance extant in the World to show what is to be expected from a blind Zeal, especially a blind Popish Zeal for Religion, that instance which the deliverance of this Day does give us occasion to mention, would be alone sufficient to inform us.
When for no other end, but for the advancement of Popery, and the rooting out that Pestilent Heresy of the Reformation, which infested these Northern Climates, a Company of Popish Zealots enter'd upon the most barbarous and inhumane Project that ever was undertaken by Men;
When for no other end, but for the advancement of Popery, and the rooting out that Pestilent Heresy of the Reformation, which infested these Northern Climates, a Company of Popish Zealots entered upon the most barbarous and inhumane Project that ever was undertaken by Men;
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God hath been wonderfully Gracious to us, in the preservation of our Church and Religion from Popish attempts to destroy it, ever since it was setled among us.
God hath been wonderfully Gracious to us, in the preservation of our Church and Religion from Popish attempts to destroy it, ever since it was settled among us.
And we are here not only in Peace and Quietness, in the full possession of our Native Rights and Liberties, and in the Enjoyment of the Free Exercise of our Religion (which is one of the most desirable things in the World) But such is the deliverance that God hath wrought for us, that we also seem to have a fair prospect of the Continuance of these Blessings among us;
And we Are Here not only in Peace and Quietness, in the full possession of our Native Rights and Liberties, and in the Enjoyment of the Free Exercise of our Religion (which is one of the most desirable things in the World) But such is the deliverance that God hath wrought for us, that we also seem to have a fair prospect of the Continuance of these Blessings among us;
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and according to humane Estimate, to be in a good measure out of the danger of our old Inveterate Enemy, Popery I mean, which one would think had now made its last effort among us.
and according to humane Estimate, to be in a good measure out of the danger of our old Inveterate Enemy, Popery I mean, which one would think had now made its last effort among us.
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Is not this now a great Blessing? And must not all sincere Protestants (of what perswasions soever they be in other respects) necessarily believe so? Certainly they must,
Is not this now a great Blessing? And must not all sincere Protestants (of what persuasions soever they be in other respects) necessarily believe so? Certainly they must,
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We have reason to believe, that God hath a tender Care of his Church and Religion in these Kingdoms, not only because he hath so many times so signally and wonderfully appeared for the preservation of it:
We have reason to believe, that God hath a tender Care of his Church and Religion in these Kingdoms, not only Because he hath so many times so signally and wonderfully appeared for the preservation of it:
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And in order to that, I know no other way but this, that we all firmly adhere to the Principles of our Religion; and that in our Practices we conform our selves to those Principles. That is to say,
And in order to that, I know no other Way but this, that we all firmly adhere to the Principles of our Religion; and that in our Practices we conform our selves to those Principles. That is to say,
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And after such a Happy and Peaceable Life here, may we all at last arrive to God's Eternal Kingdom and Glory, through the Merits of his dear Son, To whom, &c. FINIS.
And After such a Happy and Peaceable Life Here, may we all At last arrive to God's Eternal Kingdom and Glory, through the Merits of his dear Son, To whom, etc. FINIS.
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