A sermon preached July 17, 1681, at the assizes in Huntingdon before the Right Honourable the Lord Chief Baron Mountague and Mr. Justice Windham, judges of the assize / by Benjamin Smith, Rector of Boxworth, in Cambridge-shire.
Jude, ver. 3. It was needful for me to write unto you, and Exhort you, that ye should earnestly Contend for the Faith which was once delivered to the Saints.
U^de, ver. 3. It was needful for me to write unto you, and Exhort you, that you should earnestly Contend for the Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints.
Besides, as the true Religion improves mens minds, and teacheth them not only true courage, and inspireth them with a greatness and generosity of Spirit;
Beside, as the true Religion improves men's minds, and Teaches them not only true courage, and inspireth them with a greatness and generosity of Spirit;
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and cannot by its own native vertue and beauty maintain its ground, and infinuate it self into th• 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 others, must necessarily have recourse to the 〈 … 〉 Methods of Force and Rage, of Bloodshed an• 〈 … 〉 that it may aw and scare men into a Compl• … 〈 … 〉 subdue the Timorous;
and cannot by its own native virtue and beauty maintain its ground, and infinuate it self into th• 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 Others, must necessarily have recourse to the 〈 … 〉 Methods of Force and Rage, of Bloodshed an• 〈 … 〉 that it may aw and scare men into a Compl• … 〈 … 〉 subdue the Timorous;
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or any Evil occurrent had befallen the Empire, the common Cry was, Christianos ad Leones; as if these had been the certain cause of every common Calamity,
or any Evil occurrent had befallen the Empire, the Common Cry was, Christians ad Leones; as if these had been the certain cause of every Common Calamity,
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The Fraud, and Force, the Spight and Cruelty, that Rome, Christian-Rome hath alwayes persecuted us with, abundantly shews with what Arts a false Religion is to be established,
The Fraud, and Force, the Spite and Cruelty, that Room, Christian-Rome hath always persecuted us with, abundantly shows with what Arts a false Religion is to be established,
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Historians tell us, that Romulus layed the foundation of those Walls in the Blood of his Brother Remus, and the humour of it Cleaveth to those walls still;
Historians tell us, that Romulus laid the Foundation of those Walls in the Blood of his Brother Remus, and the humour of it Cleaveth to those walls still;
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and the invasion of other mens Rights, yet it was by Prowess and Valour, and the Generous Methods of an open War. And in this, indeed, Rome is Rome still, that she usurps,
and the invasion of other men's Rights, yet it was by Prowess and Valour, and the Generous Methods of an open War. And in this, indeed, Room is Rome still, that she usurps,
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Hence an inhumane Cruelty, where-ever they get an advantage, does constantly attend their Successe, the certain signe of a cowardly and degenerous mind;
Hence an inhumane Cruelty, wherever they get an advantage, does constantly attend their Success, the certain Signen of a cowardly and degenerous mind;
And all the advances they have made, and the ground they have gotten, hath most-what been, by Base and Treacherous Plots, by Fire, and Poison, and Daggers;
And all the advances they have made, and the ground they have got, hath mostwhat been, by Base and Treacherous Plots, by Fire, and Poison, and Daggers;
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yet all this they have endeavoured to do, and would certainly have done, if the infinite mercy and good Providence of God had not been our defence to their confusion.
yet all this they have endeavoured to do, and would Certainly have done, if the infinite mercy and good Providence of God had not been our defence to their confusion.
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It was out of this Shop, that all those Treacherous and Trayterous attempts against the Life of that excellent Princess of ever blessed Memory, Queen Elizabeth, first proceeded;
It was out of this Shop, that all those Treacherous and Traitorous attempts against the Life of that excellent Princess of ever blessed Memory, Queen Elizabeth, First proceeded;
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From Rome the Spanish Armado received an encouragement, and the Apostolical Benediction, and from the same source sprang that Plot of the Gunpowder-Treason; a designe which none but Rome could Foster,
From Room the Spanish Armado received an encouragement, and the Apostolical Benediction, and from the same source sprang that Plot of the Gunpowder treason; a Design which none but Room could Foster,
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From the same place, our late dreadful confusions were highly fomented: and that Sacred, and Royal Blood which so much sullied the honour of our Religion,
From the same place, our late dreadful confusions were highly fomented: and that Sacred, and Royal Blood which so much sullied the honour of our Religion,
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A designe so horrid and ghastly in its Aspect, so contrary to all true sentiments of Piety, Humanity and Allegiance, that I do not wonder that they use all their Arts, either to stifle its Discovery, or to divert the Odium of it from themselves upon others.
A Design so horrid and ghastly in its Aspect, so contrary to all true sentiments of Piety, Humanity and Allegiance, that I do not wonder that they use all their Arts, either to stifle its Discovery, or to divert the Odium of it from themselves upon Others.
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And yet it is so suitable to their former Methods, and so well adapted to serve and promote the ends of a false Religion, that we have no cause to question who are its Authors,
And yet it is so suitable to their former Methods, and so well adapted to serve and promote the ends of a false Religion, that we have no cause to question who Are its Authors,
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But this opposition against the true Religion, should make the Professors of it the more watchful and resolute in its defence, that the endeavours of the enemy to subvert the Truth,
But this opposition against the true Religion, should make the Professors of it the more watchful and resolute in its defence, that the endeavours of the enemy to subvert the Truth,
it is reasonable, and fair, that we oppose their Intrigues, by all just wayes, and according to Saint Judes exhortation here, Earnestly contend for the Faith, which was once delivered to the Saints.
it is reasonable, and fair, that we oppose their Intrigues, by all just ways, and according to Saint Jude's exhortation Here, Earnestly contend for the Faith, which was once Delivered to the Saints.
it cannot be unseasonable, nor improper, at this time, when both Magistrates and People are met to enquire into the importance and obligation of the words of Saint Jude, and to see what he meant by it;
it cannot be unseasonable, nor improper, At this time, when both Magistrates and People Are met to inquire into the importance and obligation of the words of Saint U^de, and to see what he meant by it;
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It was needful for me to write unto you, and Exhort you, that ye should earnestly contend for the Faith, which was once delivered to the Saints. Which words contain
It was needful for me to write unto you, and Exhort you, that you should earnestly contend for the Faith, which was once Delivered to the Saints. Which words contain
For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this Condemnation, ungodly men, turning the Grace of our God into Lasciviousness,
For there Are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this Condemnation, ungodly men, turning the Grace of our God into Lasciviousness,
and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. There were some crept in, that began to subvert the Faith, and Sap, the very foundations of it;
and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord jesus christ. There were Some crept in, that began to subvert the Faith, and Sap, the very foundations of it;
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For this is the Office of the Seers, to stand and observe, and give notice of the approaching danger, that the flock may not be surprized by any suddain invasion,
For this is the Office of the Seers, to stand and observe, and give notice of the approaching danger, that the flock may not be surprised by any sudden invasion,
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nor seduced by the fly insinuations of those that lye in wait to deceive, and creep in unawares. This was the danger the Church then was in and which it hath never since been freed entirely from;
nor seduced by the fly insinuations of those that lie in wait to deceive, and creep in unawares. This was the danger the Church then was in and which it hath never since been freed entirely from;
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This is that which Saint Jude calls here in the beginning of this verse [ the common salvation, ] that Method and way of Salvation, that was delivered for all alike, and alike concern;
This is that which Saint U^de calls Here in the beginning of this verse [ the Common salvation, ] that Method and Way of Salvation, that was Delivered for all alike, and alike concern;
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Which, what it is, will more fully yet appear, by considering the words which the Apostle here describes it by (viz.) The Faith once delivered to the Saints.
Which, what it is, will more Fully yet appear, by considering the words which the Apostle Here describes it by (viz.) The Faith once Delivered to the Saints.
But the most usual distinction, and which is fully sufficient for my present purpose, is that division of Faith, In Fidem quâ Credimus, and Fidem quam Credimus.
But the most usual distinction, and which is Fully sufficient for my present purpose, is that division of Faith, In Fidem quâ Credimus, and Fidem quam Credimus.
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and the Revelations of God, which when it hath that influence upon the Soul, as to captivate it into a due subjection and obedience to the Laws of God,
and the Revelations of God, which when it hath that influence upon the Soul, as to captivate it into a due subjection and Obedience to the Laws of God,
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This is an usual and frequent meaning of the word Faith in the New-Testament; and that which we should, by all means, Contend and endeavour to preserve entire.
This is an usual and frequent meaning of the word Faith in the New testament; and that which we should, by all means, Contend and endeavour to preserve entire.
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the Message they brought, the Rules they gave, the Means they prescribed in order to eternal Salvation, are very frequently in Scripture called the Faith. This Acts 6. 7. And the word of God increased (or got ground) and the number of the disciples multiplyed in Jerusalem greatly,
the Message they brought, the Rules they gave, the Means they prescribed in order to Eternal Salvation, Are very frequently in Scripture called the Faith. This Acts 6. 7. And the word of God increased (or god ground) and the number of the Disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly,
Where it is not the Faith whereby they believe, but the Faith which they believe, the Faith delivered to the Saints to be believed, received and kept, that is meant.
Where it is not the Faith whereby they believe, but the Faith which they believe, the Faith Delivered to the Saints to be believed, received and kept, that is meant.
The Faith, the Religion which Saint Jude proposeth to our Care, and endeavours to keep, is described by this, which distinguisheth it from all that are false,
The Faith, the Religion which Saint U^de Proposeth to our Care, and endeavours to keep, is described by this, which Distinguisheth it from all that Are false,
And this being the Mark, and distinguishing Character of that Faith and Religion, which we must Contend for, it must the more carefully be enquired into, that we may not miss our Mark,
And this being the Mark, and distinguishing Character of that Faith and Religion, which we must Contend for, it must the more carefully be inquired into, that we may not miss our Mark,
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] And thus Saint Paul calls the Believers, and Embracers of the Gospel, the Saints and faithful brethren which are at Colosse; and Philip. 1. 1. To all the Saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi.
] And thus Saint Paul calls the Believers, and Embracers of the Gospel, the Saints and faithful brothers which Are At Colosse; and Philip. 1. 1. To all the Saints in christ jesus that Are At Philippi.
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as is evident by the first verse of this Epistle, where he styles himself [ Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, ] and by the Inscription of the Epistle, which though it be not Canonical Scripture,
as is evident by the First verse of this Epistle, where he styles himself [ U^de, the servant of jesus christ and brother of James, ] and by the Inscription of the Epistle, which though it be not Canonical Scripture,
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To us it sets the Mark and stamp of Antiquity, upon that Faith and Doctrine, which he calls upon us to Contend for. And if we ask what is the Doctrine we ought to receive, what the Faith we ought to Contend for? the Answer is in Saint Jude; the Doctrine the Apostles preached,
To us it sets the Mark and stamp of Antiquity, upon that Faith and Doctrine, which he calls upon us to Contend for. And if we ask what is the Doctrine we ought to receive, what the Faith we ought to Contend for? the Answer is in Saint U^de; the Doctrine the Apostles preached,
Whatsoever is not derived from these Ancient, and uncorrupt Fountains, we are no ways obliged to maintain or Contend for, as being none of the Faith delivered to the Saints.
Whatsoever is not derived from these Ancient, and uncorrupt Fountains, we Are no ways obliged to maintain or Contend for, as being none of the Faith Delivered to the Saints.
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Athanasius wittily derides the Arrians, that when they produced their Confession of Faith in the Council of Rimini, they set down in the stile of it the Day,
Athanasius wittily derides the Arians, that when they produced their Confessi of Faith in the Council of Rimini, they Set down in the style of it the Day,
But what would he have said to the Church of Rome, had he lived now? And how smartly would he have rebuked their Novel Encroachments? the Body of whose Religion,
But what would he have said to the Church of Rome, had he lived now? And how smartly would he have rebuked their Novel Encroachments? the Body of whose Religion,
and we desire to stand and be tryed by it, and would have nothing imposed upon us, that the Scriptures (the true and Authentick Records of Antiquity) do not mention, nor own.
and we desire to stand and be tried by it, and would have nothing imposed upon us, that the Scriptures (the true and Authentic Records of Antiquity) do not mention, nor own.
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The Doctrines which the Apostles preached, the Rules of Life and Salvation which they gave, is what we Contend for; for this is the Faith delivered to the Saints. Let us now consider,
The Doctrines which the Apostles preached, the Rules of Life and Salvation which they gave, is what we Contend for; for this is the Faith Delivered to the Saints. Let us now Consider,
1. Once may carry the sense of Conjunctim, and so the learned and judicious Hammond paraphraseth it [ preached uniformly to all by the consent of all the Apostles.
1. Once may carry the sense of Conjointly, and so the learned and judicious Hammond Paraphraseth it [ preached uniformly to all by the consent of all the Apostles.
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and kept to the Doctrine that was once delivered, and had taught none other things, then what the Apostles by Common consent, and Harmony of mind, had preached.
and kept to the Doctrine that was once Delivered, and had taught none other things, then what the Apostles by Common consent, and Harmony of mind, had preached.
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Then had they never imposed so much False Doctrine upon the world, nor ever preached things so vastly different, from the Doctrine of Christ and his Apostles.
Then had they never imposed so much False Doctrine upon the world, nor ever preached things so vastly different, from the Doctrine of christ and his Apostles.
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Then might the Church have been left to pray and say, Amen, with understanding, and to go to the Throne of Grace, in a way where all knew what they were doing;
Then might the Church have been left to pray and say, Amen, with understanding, and to go to the Throne of Grace, in a Way where all knew what they were doing;
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and the Scriptures, those Fountains of living waters, had never been sealed up under an unknown Tongue, from the eyes and use of those, whose Duty as well as Interest it is, to peruse and understand them.
and the Scriptures, those Fountains of living waters, had never been sealed up under an unknown Tongue, from the eyes and use of those, whose Duty as well as Interest it is, to peruse and understand them.
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Then might Princes have enjoyed their Rights, and neither have been questioned nor molested in their Thrones, by those who ought to be subject to them;
Then might Princes have enjoyed their Rights, and neither have been questioned nor molested in their Thrones, by those who ought to be Subject to them;
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and then might the People have led their lives under them, peaceably in all godliness and honesty, and had never felt the effects of those Fire-brands, which the Pope hath thrown abroad in the world;
and then might the People have led their lives under them, peaceably in all godliness and honesty, and had never felt the effects of those Firebrands, which the Pope hath thrown abroad in the world;
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And in this sense the Scriptures, use the word elsewhere, Psal. 89. 35. NONLATINALPHABET, Once have I sworn in my Holiness, that I will not lye unto David.
And in this sense the Scriptures, use the word elsewhere, Psalm 89. 35., Once have I sworn in my Holiness, that I will not lie unto David.
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a Corruption of the Doctrine, and an Encroachment upon the Authority of God Almighty, in whose power alone it is, to make and establish an Article of Faith. And therefore do we appeal to the Doctrine of Christ,
a Corruption of the Doctrine, and an Encroachment upon the authority of God Almighty, in whose power alone it is, to make and establish an Article of Faith. And Therefore do we appeal to the Doctrine of christ,
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We can tell by what steps the Papal Grandeur advanced, and by what unjust Encroachments and undecent huffs and insolencies, they enlarged their dominions,
We can tell by what steps the Papal Grandeur advanced, and by what unjust Encroachments and undecent huffs and insolences, they enlarged their Dominions,
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Gregory the Great ownes the Emperour Mauritius, for his Lord and Master, and declares him to be the Forerunner of Anti-christ, that desires the Title of Oecumenical Pastor, or universal Bishop.
Gregory the Great owns the Emperor Mauritius, for his Lord and Master, and declares him to be the Forerunner of Antichrist, that Desires the Title of Ecumenical Pastor, or universal Bishop.
A thing that was not thought to be so from the beginning. For Saint Chrysostom in his Exposition of that place, [ Rom. 13. 1. Let every soul be subject to the Higher Powers, says, that the Apostle enjoynes this to all, both to Priests, and Monks, and not to Lawmen only, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Although thou be an Apostle,
A thing that was not Thought to be so from the beginning. For Saint Chrysostom in his Exposition of that place, [ Rom. 13. 1. Let every soul be Subject to the Higher Powers, Says, that the Apostle enjoins this to all, both to Priests, and Monks, and not to Lawmen only,, etc. Although thou be an Apostle,
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] And for the other Point the Council of Calcedon determined, that the See of Constantinople should have [ NONLATINALPHABET, equal priviledges with old Rome, ] which they never had done, had the Pope then been thought the Supream Head of the Church,
] And for the other Point the Council of Calcedon determined, that the See of Constantinople should have [, equal privileges with old Room, ] which they never had done, had the Pope then been Thought the Supreme Head of the Church,
but not compleatly setled, nor the Name brought in till Innocent the Third, in his Lateran Council in the year 1215. A thing utterly unknown to all the Fathers of the eight first Centuryes,
but not completely settled, nor the Name brought in till Innocent the Third, in his Lateran Council in the year 1215. A thing utterly unknown to all the Father's of the eight First Centuries,
And so for their gainful Doctrine of Purgatory, it's evident that the Primitive Times, as well as the Scriptures, are ignorant of it, and utterly strangers to it.
And so for their gainful Doctrine of Purgatory, it's evident that the Primitive Times, as well as the Scriptures, Are ignorant of it, and utterly Strangers to it.
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And it's somewhat a puzling Question, that the forementioned Antiquary asks Le Chese, (this present French King's Confessour) that if the Doctrine of Purgatory be Ancient,
And it's somewhat a puzzling Question, that the forementioned Antiquary asks Le Cheese, (this present French King's Confessor) that if the Doctrine of Purgatory be Ancient,
and not of a late Coinage and Date, why in all the Ancient Epitaphs before the seventh or eighth Century, we never meet with an Orate pro anima, or a Requiescat in them? And yet now no Roman Epitaph is made without them.
and not of a late Coinage and Date, why in all the Ancient Epitaphs before the seventh or eighth Century, we never meet with an Orate Pro anima, or a Requiescat in them? And yet now no Roman Epitaph is made without them.
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Their Half Communion, its well enough known, was first determined in the Council of Constance, and they had the face to do it, with an non obstante to our Saviours own Institution,
Their Half Communion, its well enough known, was First determined in the Council of Constance, and they had the face to do it, with an non Obstacle to our Saviors own Institution,
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And though they grant, that Jesus Christ administred it to his Disciples in Both Kinds, and in the primitive Church the Faithful used to partake of it so;
And though they grant, that jesus christ administered it to his Disciples in Both Kinds, and in the primitive Church the Faithful used to partake of it so;
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yet ad evitandum aliqua pericula, & scandala, to avoid some imaginary Dangers and Scandals, they would venture to determine contrary to the Practice of the Church, and the Institution of Christ.
yet ad evitandum Any pericula, & Scandal, to avoid Some imaginary Dangers and Scandals, they would venture to determine contrary to the Practice of the Church, and the Institution of christ.
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Is this then the Faith once delivered to the Saints, that neither the Scriptures nor Antiquity knew any thing of? Is this the Doctrine of Christ and his Apostles, which is so lately crept forth,
Is this then the Faith once Delivered to the Saints, that neither the Scriptures nor Antiquity knew any thing of? Is this the Doctrine of christ and his Apostles, which is so lately crept forth,
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and first Themselves to depart from that Faith, which was once (that is, immutably and unalterably) delivered to the Saints, and then to require Others, under pain of Damnation, to go along with them.
and First Themselves to depart from that Faith, which was once (that is, immutably and unalterably) Delivered to the Saints, and then to require Others, under pain of Damnation, to go along with them.
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No Church or Society of men upon earth, either hath or can have sufficient Authority or power, to Coin new Articles of Faith, and give them a sacred Stamp,
No Church or Society of men upon earth, either hath or can have sufficient authority or power, to Coin new Articles of Faith, and give them a sacred Stamp,
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and to require those to be believed, and received with the same Faith, and Assent of mind, that the others are (as Pope Pius the Fifth, falsly so call'd, hath impiously done) it is an intollerable Encroachment upon the Authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, and a wide Deviation from that Doctrine once delivered to the Saints, and so delivered, as not to be altered.
and to require those to be believed, and received with the same Faith, and Assent of mind, that the Others Are (as Pope Pius the Fifth, falsely so called, hath impiously done) it is an intolerable Encroachment upon the authority of the Lord jesus christ, and a wide Deviation from that Doctrine once Delivered to the Saints, and so Delivered, as not to be altered.
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For this is the Faith, that we are concerned in, and the onely Faith that we are to Contend for; that which was delivered to the Saints, that which was preached by the Apostles,
For this is the Faith, that we Are concerned in, and the only Faith that we Are to Contend for; that which was Delivered to the Saints, that which was preached by the Apostles,
and preserve intire and pure, the True Religion, the truly Ancient, Catholick, and Apostolick Faith. And this for the First thing, What we must Contend for.
and preserve entire and pure, the True Religion, the truly Ancient, Catholic, and Apostolic Faith. And this for the First thing, What we must Contend for.
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And this indeed as much as any thing proves, that the Religion which the Church of Rome Contends for, and would impose upon the world, is none of the Faith, Once delivered to the Saints;
And this indeed as much as any thing Proves, that the Religion which the Church of Rome Contends for, and would impose upon the world, is none of the Faith, Once Delivered to the Saints;
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but this is so contrary to the Progress and Proceedings of the Gospel, and the Ways of its Advancement, that this alone is a Disparagement to any Religion, that it needs such Arts and Methods to establish it.
but this is so contrary to the Progress and Proceedings of the Gospel, and the Ways of its Advancement, that this alone is a Disparagement to any Religion, that it needs such Arts and Methods to establish it.
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nor the Nature of that Faith and Religion, they were afterwards to preach, they were once indeed for fetching Fire from Heaven, to consume the Samaritans, that would not receive their Master;
nor the Nature of that Faith and Religion, they were afterwards to preach, they were once indeed for fetching Fire from Heaven, to consume the Samaritans, that would not receive their Master;
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But now how Contrary must that Religion be to that, which they preached, and our Saviour ordained, which requires so contrary Methods to introduce, and advance it.
But now how Contrary must that Religion be to that, which they preached, and our Saviour ordained, which requires so contrary Methods to introduce, and advance it.
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but if we refuse, (as it is fit we should do) till we see better Reason (for Saint John bids us not to believe every Spirit, but to try the Spirits) they instead of convincing us by Reason or Scripture,
but if we refuse, (as it is fit we should do) till we see better Reason (for Saint John bids us not to believe every Spirit, but to try the Spirits) they instead of convincing us by Reason or Scripture,
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Can that Religion be true, which must be settled and propagated by Violence and Mischief? and is that the Gospel which makes its Entrance, by a direct Violation of all the Rules of Equity, Honesty or Humanity? Is this the Religion of the Holy Jesus, which proceeds and advanceth it self, by a direct Contradiction to his Practice,
Can that Religion be true, which must be settled and propagated by Violence and Mischief? and is that the Gospel which makes its Entrance, by a Direct Violation of all the Rules of Equity, Honesty or Humanity? Is this the Religion of the Holy jesus, which proceeds and Advanceth it self, by a Direct Contradiction to his Practice,
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and Treason, is Sedition and Rebellion, any ways consistent with the Sentiments of a true Piety? Or is this a Religion of God's Appointment? Undoubtedly these things make it manifest, that such a Religion is not from God,
and Treason, is Sedition and Rebellion, any ways consistent with the Sentiments of a true Piety? Or is this a Religion of God's Appointment? Undoubtedly these things make it manifest, that such a Religion is not from God,
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and not to Lye, nor Equivocate, nor to break the Bands of humane Society, nor to disturb the Peace and Government of Kingdoms, and to confound the world.
and not to Lie, nor Equivocate, nor to break the Bans of humane Society, nor to disturb the Peace and Government of Kingdoms, and to confound the world.
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and so either lose, or at least disparage our Religion, instead of preserving, and honouring the Faith, by our undue and irregular Contentions for it.
and so either loose, or At least disparage our Religion, instead of preserving, and honouring the Faith, by our undue and irregular Contentions for it.
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For as the Christian Religion was already under Persecution, and hated by Jew and Gentile, so were the Professours of it, of no Esteem then in the world;
For as the Christian Religion was already under Persecution, and hated by Jew and Gentile, so were the Professors of it, of no Esteem then in the world;
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and Saint Peter and Saint Paul, having both expresly commanded a Subjection to the Supream Magistrates and Powers, and those very Powers being at that time Enemies to the Gospel,
and Saint Peter and Saint Paul, having both expressly commanded a Subjection to the Supreme Magistrates and Powers, and those very Powers being At that time Enemies to the Gospel,
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And the constant Practice of the Primitive Christians, which in this Case is the best Interpreter of Saint Judes Exhortation, evidently shews, that they did not thus understand it.
And the constant Practice of the Primitive Christians, which in this Case is the best Interpreter of Saint Jude's Exhortation, evidently shows, that they did not thus understand it.
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They loved and prized the Faith, more than their lives, and chearfully suffered, and dyed for the Testimony of Jesus Christ; but they never raised a Rebellion for the Defence of their Faith, or disturbed the State,
They loved and prized the Faith, more than their lives, and cheerfully suffered, and died for the Testimony of jesus christ; but they never raised a Rebellion for the Defence of their Faith, or disturbed the State,
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even when the Persecutions raged with the greatest Heat against them, and they were Tortured and killed with the greatest Barbarity and Inhumanity, onely for being Christians.
even when the Persecutions raged with the greatest Heat against them, and they were Tortured and killed with the greatest Barbarity and Inhumanity, only for being Christians.
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Justin Martyr in his Apology for the Christians to the Emperour Antoninus Pius, and Tertullian in his to the Emperour Severus, both mention the peaceable,
Justin Martyr in his Apology for the Christians to the Emperor Antoninus Pius, and Tertullian in his to the Emperor Severus, both mention the peaceable,
Tertullian tells the Emperor Severus in that excellent Apology he presented to him, in the behalf of the Christians, that their Numbers and Courage were sufficient, to have stood upon their Defence,
Tertullian tells the Emperor Severus in that excellent Apology he presented to him, in the behalf of the Christians, that their Numbers and Courage were sufficient, to have stood upon their Defence,
your very Camps, and Tribes, and Companies; your Palace, Senate, and Courts of Justice: Sola vobis Templa relinquimus, onely your Temples are free from us.
your very Camps, and Tribes, and Companies; your Palace, Senate, and Courts of justice: Sola vobis Templa relinquimus, only your Temples Are free from us.
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and the Honour and Advantages of suffering for Jesus Christ, and the Testimony of a good Conscience, were then thought to be so great, that no dread of Death,
and the Honour and Advantages of suffering for jesus christ, and the Testimony of a good Conscience, were then Thought to be so great, that no dread of Death,
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And of this we have an eminent Instance in the Thebean Legion, which consisted of six thousand six hundred and sixty six men (all Christians) who in the Reign of Maximian laid down their Arms,
And of this we have an eminent Instance in the Theban Legion, which consisted of six thousand six hundred and sixty six men (all Christians) who in the Reign of Maximian laid down their Arms,
Prayers and Tears to GOD, and earnest Entreaties, and humble Apologies to the Emperours, were the Ways and Methods, of the Defence of the Faith, in Ancient times;
Prayers and Tears to GOD, and earnest Entreaties, and humble Apologies to the emperors, were the Ways and Methods, of the Defence of the Faith, in Ancient times;
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and till the Popes had debauched the Minds of men, and for their own Interest, taught them to despise the secular Power, we never heard of a Rebellion raised in the world, upon the account of Religion,
and till the Popes had debauched the Minds of men, and for their own Interest, taught them to despise the secular Power, we never herd of a Rebellion raised in the world, upon the account of Religion,
and so much in use among the Grecians, and are called by them the NONLATINALPHABET, consisting of those manly Exercises of running, wrestling, and Combating; yet it is as evident, that in the use of the word, he does not refer to the Force and external Violence, used in those Cames;
and so much in use among the Greeks, and Are called by them the, consisting of those manly Exercises of running, wrestling, and Combating; yet it is as evident, that in the use of the word, he does not refer to the Force and external Violence, used in those Cames;
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Thus it's plain Saint Paul useth the word, to signify the Patience, and Constancy of the Saints, in their spiritual Race and Combat, in their sufferings and endurance of Labour and Persecution;
Thus it's plain Saint Paul uses the word, to signify the Patience, and Constancy of the Saints, in their spiritual Raze and Combat, in their sufferings and endurance of Labour and Persecution;
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and thus our Saviour applyes it, Luk. 13. 24. And I believe it will no where be found in the New Testament, to signify the Resistance or Contention, of external Force and Violence.
and thus our Saviour Applies it, Luk. 13. 24. And I believe it will no where be found in the New Testament, to signify the Resistance or Contention, of external Force and Violence.
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For he is the Minister of God — and beareth not the Sword in vain. If the Pope, as he hath formerly done, should give away this Kingdom to him that can catch it,
For he is the Minister of God — and bears not the Sword in vain. If the Pope, as he hath formerly done, should give away this Kingdom to him that can catch it,
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who as the Prophet saith, Frustrateth the tokens of the Lyars, and maketh Diviners mad, that turneth wise men backwards, and maketh their knowledge foolish.
who as the Prophet Says, Frustrateth the tokens of the Liars, and makes Diviners mad, that turns wise men backwards, and makes their knowledge foolish.
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He Contends for it by a tenderness and Care over all its Concerns, and by Restraints upon the Petulancy and Unruliness of men, who would either Corrupt the Doctrine,
He Contends for it by a tenderness and Care over all its Concerns, and by Restraints upon the Petulancy and Unruliness of men, who would either Corrupt the Doctrine,
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And here is also Your Sphere to Act (my most Honourable Lords) to whose Wisdom and Skill the Execution of those Laws are Committed, by which our Religion hath hitherto been defended, and so happily flourished.
And Here is also Your Sphere to Act (my most Honourable lords) to whose Wisdom and Skill the Execution of those Laws Are Committed, by which our Religion hath hitherto been defended, and so happily flourished.
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the Knowledge we have of Your Love to Religion, and of your Faithfulness in Your Trust, will not suffer us to fear, that You will be negligent, in the Defence of that Religion, which you Love so well;
the Knowledge we have of Your Love to Religion, and of your Faithfulness in Your Trust, will not suffer us to Fear, that You will be negligent, in the Defence of that Religion, which you Love so well;
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and he Contends for the Faith, by declaring the mind of God in Truth, and expounding sincerely the Oracles of GOD. By opposing and convincing Gain-sayers,
and he Contends for the Faith, by declaring the mind of God in Truth, and expounding sincerely the Oracles of GOD. By opposing and convincing Gainsayers,
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and defending the Truth from Heresy and Error, and the Sophistical Tricks of those, who lye in wait to deceive, and as the Apostle says, Lead Captive Silly women, laden with sins.
and defending the Truth from Heresy and Error, and the Sophistical Tricks of those, who lie in wait to deceive, and as the Apostle Says, Led Captive Silly women, laden with Sins.
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And to these in this Circumstance it is, that Saint Jude directs his Exhortation, and perswades them to Contend for the Faith. That is, exhorts them to an earnest,
And to these in this Circumstance it is, that Saint U^de directs his Exhortation, and persuades them to Contend for the Faith. That is, exhorts them to an earnest,
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nor to be cheated and wheadled out of it, by the Insinuations of those that lye in wait to deceive, and [ Creep in unawares ] that deprave the Faith, and corrupt the Doctrine of the Gospel,
nor to be cheated and wheadle out of it, by the Insinuations of those that lie in wait to deceive, and [ Creep in unawares ] that deprave the Faith, and corrupt the Doctrine of the Gospel,
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And thus to secure our standing in the Faith, and to preserve that Religion, and Purity of Doctrine, that God hath blessed us with, no Ways are more Suitable and Proper,
And thus to secure our standing in the Faith, and to preserve that Religion, and Purity of Doctrine, that God hath blessed us with, no Ways Are more Suitable and Proper,
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and these hardly escape the Assaults, or stand the Shock of those, who lye in wait to deceive. And therefore the Methods of the Enemy have usually been, to pick out those to subvert, whom they see Ignorant and Unstable; as knowing these to be the most liable,
and these hardly escape the Assaults, or stand the Shock of those, who lie in wait to deceive. And Therefore the Methods of the Enemy have usually been, to pick out those to subvert, whom they see Ignorant and Unstable; as knowing these to be the most liable,
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Too many have satisfied themselves, with being of that Profession, in which they were born and brought up, without taking the trouble, to understand what that Profession is,
Too many have satisfied themselves, with being of that Profession, in which they were born and brought up, without taking the trouble, to understand what that Profession is,
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and to subvert and betray the Faith, that we seem to Contend for. And indeed, it is not easy to suppose, that a man should be resolute to Suffer for any Religion,
and to subvert and betray the Faith, that we seem to Contend for. And indeed, it is not easy to suppose, that a man should be resolute to Suffer for any Religion,
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and none but those, can heartily love the Faith, and be Zealously concerned for its Defence, that have Experienced the Power and Influences of it, in themselves.
and none but those, can heartily love the Faith, and be Zealously concerned for its Defence, that have Experienced the Power and Influences of it, in themselves.
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For to live up to the Principles of our Profession, and to adorne our Religion with a suitable Conversation, is to bring forth Fruit, and to glorify GOD; and where these are found, the End is answered,
For to live up to the Principles of our Profession, and to adorn our Religion with a suitable Conversation, is to bring forth Fruit, and to Glorify GOD; and where these Are found, the End is answered,
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And therefore it is observable, that the Removal of the Means of Grace, and an Eclipsing the Light of the Gospel, hath ever in all places been preceded by a Decay of Piety, and an Inundation of Profaness. This pulls down the Wrath of GOD, and that makes the Cunning, and Malice of men effectual;
And Therefore it is observable, that the Removal of the Means of Grace, and an Eclipsing the Light of the Gospel, hath ever in all places been preceded by a Decay of Piety, and an Inundation of Profaneness. This pulls down the Wrath of GOD, and that makes the Cunning, and Malice of men effectual;
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For the Gospel we Contend for, is a Gospel of Peace; and the God we serve, is the God of Peace; and the Badge of Christ's Disciples, is to love one another. If then to Contradict the Design of the Gospel, be the nearest way to hasten its departure, in vain do men pretend a zeal of Religion, in Bitterness and Animosity;
For the Gospel we Contend for, is a Gospel of Peace; and the God we serve, is the God of Peace; and the Badge of Christ's Disciples, is to love one Another. If then to Contradict the Design of the Gospel, be the nearest Way to hasten its departure, in vain do men pretend a zeal of Religion, in Bitterness and Animosity;
This is that manner of Contention, which I conceive the Apostle Chiefly aimes at in the Text, by the use of the word NONLATINALPHABET, as I have already intimated;
This is that manner of Contention, which I conceive the Apostle Chiefly aims At in the Text, by the use of the word, as I have already intimated;
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and this is that Way in which every particular person may for himself, and in his own Sphere victoriously Contend. This will render all the Attempts of men in vain,
and this is that Way in which every particular person may for himself, and in his own Sphere victoriously Contend. This will render all the Attempts of men in vain,
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When therefore all other means of Contending for the Faith, either fail, or are useless, through the Anger of GOD, or the Perverseness of Men, the good Christian in his particular Sphere may Contend for it,
When Therefore all other means of Contending for the Faith, either fail, or Are useless, through the Anger of GOD, or the Perverseness of Men, the good Christian in his particular Sphere may Contend for it,
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This way those great and famous Worthies in the Gospel, those Primi Pilares Fidei nostrae, the Ringleaders of our Faith, stood up for the Faith, and Sealed it with their dearest Blood, [ and they loved not their lives unto the death.
This Way those great and famous Worthies in the Gospel, those Primi Pilares Fidei Nostrae, the Ringleaders of our Faith, stood up for the Faith, and Sealed it with their dearest Blood, [ and they loved not their lives unto the death.
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Tis time to think seriously of our Condition, and to fortify our minds with Courage and Constancy against the impending Evil. 'Tis time that our Breaches were Healed,
This time to think seriously of our Condition, and to fortify our minds with Courage and Constancy against the impending Evil. It's time that our Breaches were Healed,
