Two sermons preached at two publick assizes for the county of Svffolk, in the sheriffalty of Will. Soame of Hawleigh, in Suffolk, Esq. by Will. Smyth, D.D., Pr. Nor. and vic. of Mendlesham in Suffolk.
so I would not willingly be confined to one narrower, that is, I would not spend (I may say, lose) an hour in instructing them in their duty, who understand it better then my self;
so I would not willingly be confined to one narrower, that is, I would not spend (I may say, loose) an hour in instructing them in their duty, who understand it better then my self;
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or express it with so much advantage for the obtaining of both those ends, as by representing it in the blessed Pattern of our Saviours Life and Actions.
or express it with so much advantage for the obtaining of both those ends, as by representing it in the blessed Pattern of our Saviors Life and Actions.
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In the management of which Doctrine of following Christ as an example, though the Socinians do affirm little other use or benefit to have been designed in all that he did and suffered,
In the management of which Doctrine of following christ as an Exampl, though the socinians do affirm little other use or benefit to have been designed in all that he did and suffered,
Yet ought the Doctrine to be considered in its due place, and carefully prest, as the most successful expedient to secure and promote the universal practice of all Gospel-holiness in the lives of men.
Yet ought the Doctrine to be considered in its due place, and carefully pressed, as the most successful expedient to secure and promote the universal practice of all Gospel-holiness in the lives of men.
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Learn of me, saith Christ, Matth. 11.29. that is, study to be instructed by my personal Vertues and Practices, as well as be conducted by my Laws and Precepts;
Learn of me, Says christ, Matthew 11.29. that is, study to be instructed by my personal Virtues and Practices, as well as be conducted by my Laws and Precepts;
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which will appear to have greater force and lustre from my exemplification of them. And St. Paul obligeth his Corinthians, 1 Cor. 11.1. to be followers of him, as he was of Christ.
which will appear to have greater force and lustre from my exemplification of them. And Saint Paul obliges his Corinthians, 1 Cor. 11.1. to be followers of him, as he was of christ.
In the handling which words, according to my proposed design, I think all Expositors will afford me a liberty to interpret that they intend, not only an imitation of him in his sufferings,
In the handling which words, according to my proposed Design, I think all Expositors will afford me a liberty to interpret that they intend, not only an imitation of him in his sufferings,
and were designedly practised by him for our perpetual imitation. All which I shall endeavour to represent in several the most considerable parts of his excellent example, such as will be most requisite for us to follow in order to our great Salvation.
and were designedly practised by him for our perpetual imitation. All which I shall endeavour to represent in several the most considerable parts of his excellent Exampl, such as will be most requisite for us to follow in order to our great Salvation.
which always proves like the kindness of Wolves, (to whom our Saviour compares them, Mat. 7.15.) who when they have assisted one another in united Companies to destroy the innocent Flocks, do in the end exercise their ravenous nature in devouring one another.
which always Proves like the kindness of Wolves, (to whom our Saviour compares them, Mathew 7.15.) who when they have assisted one Another in united Companies to destroy the innocent Flocks, do in the end exercise their ravenous nature in devouring one Another.
And so he declared his will, and instituted his command, That ye love one another, as I have loved you, Joh. 13.34. And by this shall all men know that ye are my Disciples, if ye love one another.
And so he declared his will, and instituted his command, That you love one Another, as I have loved you, John 13.34. And by this shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another.
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And this Copy of Christs love was so eminently and universally transcribed, by the Primitive Christians, that Tertullian observes, that it became Proverbial even among their enemies, To love like Christians.
And this Copy of Christ love was so eminently and universally transcribed, by the Primitive Christians, that Tertullian observes, that it became Proverbial even among their enemies, To love like Christians.
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But then we must further understand from Christs example, that our greatest Enemies, even upon the strongest provocations to the contrary, are to be admitted to all the measures of that holy love, that is, to all acts of strict justice,
But then we must further understand from Christ Exampl, that our greatest Enemies, even upon the Strongest provocations to the contrary, Are to be admitted to all the measures of that holy love, that is, to all acts of strict Justice,
Can these things be justified by the example of Christ? Can these be the proper effects of that Profession where love should be predominant? Do we not know that he that loveth not his Brother, 1 Joh. 3.10.
Can these things be justified by the Exampl of christ? Can these be the proper effects of that Profession where love should be predominant? Do we not know that he that loves not his Brother, 1 John 3.10.
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The sum is, he that refuseth the love of Christ for an example to imitate, cannot without presumption rely upon the benefit of the same love for his souls blessing and salvation.
The sum is, he that Refuseth the love of christ for an Exampl to imitate, cannot without presumption rely upon the benefit of the same love for his Souls blessing and salvation.
There is nothing recorded of him from first to last, except his transfiguration (the glory of which was very transient and private) but what speak the lowest abasement and depressed humility.
There is nothing recorded of him from First to last, except his transfiguration (the glory of which was very Transient and private) but what speak the lowest abasement and depressed humility.
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Therefore St. Paul was at a stand how to express it, and because he thought NONLATINALPHABET, Phil. 3.8. he humbled himself, was too little, he adds NONLATINALPHABET, he emptied himself to nothing, to exemplifie his humility.
Therefore Saint Paul was At a stand how to express it, and Because he Thought, Philip 3.8. he humbled himself, was too little, he adds, he emptied himself to nothing, to exemplify his humility.
And what he said upon one particular instance, of his Condescension, Washing his Disciples feet, may be supposed to be obliging to all other parts of his Humility;
And what he said upon one particular instance, of his Condescension, Washing his Disciples feet, may be supposed to be obliging to all other parts of his Humility;
I have given you an example to do as I have done, Joh. 13.15. O let us be studious to transcribe this blessed Copy, and adorn our Profession, by imitating his holy example.
I have given you an Exampl to do as I have done, John 13.15. Oh let us be studious to transcribe this blessed Copy, and adorn our Profession, by imitating his holy Exampl.
Let us be cloathed with humility in our whole conversation without us, as the two great Apostles St. Paul and St. Peter advise, Col. 3.10. 1 Pet. 5.5. that is, let us be humble in our thoughts, and private communions with our minds;
Let us be clothed with humility in our Whole Conversation without us, as the two great Apostles Saint Paul and Saint Peter Advice, Col. 3.10. 1 Pet. 5.5. that is, let us be humble in our thoughts, and private communions with our minds;
And when that Idol is once set up in the Soul, all the capacities which God God gives us to be instrumental of good, shall all be sacrificed to the self-deity of a vain mind,
And when that Idol is once Set up in the Soul, all the capacities which God God gives us to be instrumental of good, shall all be sacrificed to the self-deity of a vain mind,
He therefore that follows not Christ in the example of his humility here below, ought not to pretend to a hope of a participation in his exalted Glory in a future state of bliss above.
He Therefore that follows not christ in the Exampl of his humility Here below, ought not to pretend to a hope of a participation in his exalted Glory in a future state of bliss above.
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The third instance and step of our Saviours great example in his suffering state, which we are obliged to transcribe and follow, was his eminent Patience.
The third instance and step of our Saviors great Exampl in his suffering state, which we Are obliged to transcribe and follow, was his eminent Patience.
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Or that it was St. Austins Opinion, that the Justification which the Centurion made of him hanging upon the Cross, Mat. 27.54. Truly this was the Son of God, was rather from the wonder of his patience then his power.
Or that it was Saint Austins Opinion, that the Justification which the Centurion made of him hanging upon the Cross, Mathew 27.54. Truly this was the Son of God, was rather from the wonder of his patience then his power.
O let us then be concernedly careful whatsoever afflictions it shall please God to lay upon us, by whatsoever instruments they are effected, that Patience may have its perfect work upon our souls, not murmuring against God in his severest dispensations:
Oh let us then be concernedly careful whatsoever afflictions it shall please God to lay upon us, by whatsoever Instruments they Are effected, that Patience may have its perfect work upon our Souls, not murmuring against God in his Severest dispensations:
who will (if we would but study his gratious ends, and the happy effects of all afflictions) be always justified in his sayings, (or doings) and clear when he is judged, Psal. 51.
who will (if we would but study his gracious ends, and the happy effects of all afflictions) be always justified in his sayings, (or doings) and clear when he is judged, Psalm 51.
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And if the malice and mischief of men be instrumental to the evils we suffer, (as no good man shall want his portion) let us be sure strictly to answer our Saviours pattern,
And if the malice and mischief of men be instrumental to the evils we suffer, (as no good man shall want his portion) let us be sure strictly to answer our Saviors pattern,
who when they they were harrassed with the most violent oppressions that any sort of innocent men ever endured (as St. Paul expresseth their miseries, 1 Cor. 4.) yet all the returns their patient souls contrived, was no more then that, being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we indure it;
who when they they were Harassed with the most violent oppressions that any sort of innocent men ever endured (as Saint Paul Expresses their misery's, 1 Cor. 4.) yet all the returns their patient Souls contrived, was no more then that, being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it;
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being defamed, we entreat, v. 12. These, these were the weapons with which the Primitive Christians contended with, and subdued their most powerful adversaries:
being defamed, we entreat, v. 12. These, these were the weapons with which the Primitive Christians contended with, and subdued their most powerful Adversaries:
with which they set up their spiritual Trophies upon the Thrones of Princes, and brought the Kingdoms of the World to be Provincial to Christs heavenly Empire, These carriages are the prevailing arguments that command the Worlds acknowledgment, that we belong to God;
with which they Set up their spiritual Trophies upon the Thrones of Princes, and brought the Kingdoms of the World to be Provincial to Christ heavenly Empire, These carriages Are the prevailing Arguments that command the World's acknowledgment, that we belong to God;
as the holy Apostle expresseth it, (just before my Text, and with a particular aspect upon it) they shall be NONLATINALPHABET, favour with God, welcom and acceptable to him.
as the holy Apostle Expresses it, (just before my Text, and with a particular aspect upon it) they shall be, favour with God, welcome and acceptable to him.
Of which David was so sensible, that when he was studying some special return for some extraordinary mercies, he did not say ( sacrificabo tauros & altilia ) I will offer some great sacrifice of any commonly-judged signal value,
Of which David was so sensible, that when he was studying Some special return for Some extraordinary Mercies, he did not say (sacrificabo Tauros & altilia) I will offer Some great sacrifice of any commonly-judged signal valve,
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The conclusion is, he that wilfully refuseth to bear the Cross of Christ, in any of these instances of Patience to God or Man, ought not to be so presumptuous as to expect any benefit by the same Cross, to the blessing and salvation of his soul.
The conclusion is, he that wilfully Refuseth to bear the Cross of christ, in any of these instances of Patience to God or Man, ought not to be so presumptuous as to expect any benefit by the same Cross, to the blessing and salvation of his soul.
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The fourth part of our Saviours Example in his suffering state, which we must imitate, was his universal design of doing good, which he performed not in any little measures:
The fourth part of our Saviors Exampl in his suffering state, which we must imitate, was his universal Design of doing good, which he performed not in any little measures:
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And this he did not only in greater and more famous instances, as when he went about (as St. Matthew testifies of him, Matth. 4.23.) healing all manner of diseases, and all kinds of infirmities ;
And this he did not only in greater and more famous instances, as when he went about (as Saint Matthew Testifies of him, Matthew 4.23.) healing all manner of diseases, and all Kinds of infirmities;
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yet it appears that he did not then step aside from his universal design, when it is considered that all his Miracles (not like the tricks of Apollonius and Mahomet, which could serve no other ends,
yet it appears that he did not then step aside from his universal Design, when it is considered that all his Miracles (not like the tricks of Apollonius and Mahomet, which could serve no other ends,
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the particulars of which, were they recorded, (to use St. Johns Hyperbole) I suppose the whole World would not contain the Books that would be written.
the particulars of which, were they recorded, (to use Saint Johns Hyperbole) I suppose the Whole World would not contain the Books that would be written.
for the harvest of the eternal reward, will at last answer this seed-time, as S. Paul allegoriseth, Cal. 6.) and in such proportions, he that soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly ;
for the harvest of the Eternal reward, will At last answer this seedtime, as S. Paul allegoriseth, Cal. 6.) and in such proportions, he that Soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly;
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when the NONLATINALPHABET, they that have done good shall only rise to the life immortal, Joh. 5.29. O then, if there be any design for heaven in your minds, of any ray of Grace or Vertue shining in your souls, let it light you to walk in this path of blessing.
when the, they that have done good shall only rise to the life immortal, John 5.29. O then, if there be any Design for heaven in your minds, of any ray of Grace or Virtue shining in your Souls, let it Light you to walk in this path of blessing.
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But what can those men answer to God, when in stead of our Saviours going about doing good, in stead of the Primitive Christians transcription of his excellent Copy in wiping away the tears of Widows, stilling the cries of Orphans, easing the chains of Prisoners, redeeming Captives, dealing bread to the hungry, and such like acts of doing good, some are running about to make disturbance in Church and State, alienating the minds of innocent people from just submission to legal establishments for Peace and Order? Others are traversing the habitations of Prostitutes, losing their precious hours in Visits, Courtships,
But what can those men answer to God, when in stead of our Saviors going about doing good, in stead of the Primitive Christians transcription of his excellent Copy in wiping away the tears of Widows, stilling the cries of Orphans, easing the chains of Prisoners, redeeming Captives, dealing bred to the hungry, and such like acts of doing good, Some Are running about to make disturbance in Church and State, alienating the minds of innocent people from just submission to Legal establishments for Peace and Order? Others Are traversing the habitations of Prostitutes, losing their precious hours in Visits, Courtships,
and compensate for the rewards of eternity, against Christs example, and his express precepts, the tenour of the threats and promises of the Gospel to the contrary.
and compensate for the rewards of eternity, against Christ Exampl, and his express Precepts, the tenor of the Treats and promises of the Gospel to the contrary.
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The fifth part and step of our Saviours great example which we are to follow, was his universal submission to all the then established Powers and Superiours;
The fifth part and step of our Saviors great Exampl which we Are to follow, was his universal submission to all the then established Powers and Superiors;
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that is, both to the Roman Emperours, (to whose Government the Jewish Nation was then Provincial) and to all other remaining permitted Jurisdictions among the Jews themselves.
that is, both to the Roman emperors, (to whose Government the Jewish nation was then Provincial) and to all other remaining permitted Jurisdictions among the jews themselves.
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And then, at a time the whole Nation (from the then universally observed signs of his near approach) were pregnant with the expectation of a Messiah, who they believed should be their temporal Redeemer from the Roman Yoak,
And then, At a time the Whole nation (from the then universally observed Signs of his near approach) were pregnant with the expectation of a Messiah, who they believed should be their temporal Redeemer from the Roman Yoke,
Lastly, To compleat the evidence of his unquestionable Loyalty, all this he did when it was in his power to have freed himself and his cause from all their opposition;
Lastly, To complete the evidence of his unquestionable Loyalty, all this he did when it was in his power to have freed himself and his cause from all their opposition;
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when he could have commanded Legions of Angels, Matth. 26.53. when he could have convented the hosts of Heaven, and made the Stars in and out of their courses ( & conjurati veniunt ad praelia venti ) to have assisted him.
when he could have commanded Legions of Angels, Matthew 26.53. when he could have Convicted the hosts of Heaven, and made the Stars in and out of their courses (& conjurati veniunt ad Praetia venti) to have assisted him.
as first, When he commanded the Sword, that had smote off the High-priests servants ear, (though drawn by St. Peter in his defence) to be put up, with this reflexion;
as First, When he commanded the Sword, that had smote off the High priests Servants ear, (though drawn by Saint Peter in his defence) to be put up, with this reflection;
all they that take the Sword, shall perish with the Sword, Matth. 26.52. that is, that draw and use it against lawful Authority, though abusing its Power, (as the excellent Annotator paraphraseth.) He paid the tribute due to the Temple, (a Custom meerly Judaical) when lest he should offend, a miracle supplied him, Matth. 17.27.
all they that take the Sword, shall perish with the Sword, Matthew 26.52. that is, that draw and use it against lawful authority, though abusing its Power, (as the excellent Annotator Paraphraseth.) He paid the tribute due to the Temple, (a Custom merely Judaical) when lest he should offend, a miracle supplied him, Matthew 17.27.
Now that Loyalty, which our Saviour so unexceptionally practised in his own person, the Apostles and Apostolical Churches after confirmed, both by their precepts and practises.
Now that Loyalty, which our Saviour so unexceptionally practised in his own person, the Apostles and Apostolical Churches After confirmed, both by their Precepts and practises.
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in the bitterest Storms of which, it could never be said, that any Christian made the least undutiful reflexion upon their Emperours, or their Government: as the great Apologists.
in the Bitterest Storms of which, it could never be said, that any Christian made the least undutiful reflection upon their emperors, or their Government: as the great Apologists.
And this innocency they maintained, not only in their greatest incapacities of doing otherwise, but when some of the Heathen Emperours Armies chiefly consisted of them,
And this innocency they maintained, not only in their greatest incapacities of doing otherwise, but when Some of the Heathen emperors Armies chiefly consisted of them,
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but the example of Christ and his immediate followers, there should be found any that bear the name of Christian, that should study and contrive Arguments for the allowance of the Principles and Practices of Disloyalty,
but the Exampl of christ and his immediate followers, there should be found any that bear the name of Christian, that should study and contrive Arguments for the allowance of the Principles and Practices of Disloyalty,
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and of which there will be little danger that Posterities should make approbation, unless we can suspect them to be in love with the greatest dishonour, that could be done to Christianity and the severest blow that the Reformed Religion ever received.
and of which there will be little danger that Posterities should make approbation, unless we can suspect them to be in love with the greatest dishonour, that could be done to Christianity and the Severest blow that the Reformed Religion ever received.
O then, let us perswade our selves that we can never walk acceptably to God in a religious course, till we have exactly transcribed our Saviours Copy in all our carriages towards our Governours, of every order.
Oh then, let us persuade our selves that we can never walk acceptably to God in a religious course, till we have exactly transcribed our Saviors Copy in all our carriages towards our Governors, of every order.
as in the suffering part of it, so in all other religious duties and practices of his life, which he chose to perform and exercise in the greatest heights of perfection.
as in the suffering part of it, so in all other religious duties and practices of his life, which he chosen to perform and exercise in the greatest heights of perfection.
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that is, for the joy that was set before him, he endured the Cross, and despised the shame, Heb. 12. that is, to die with all the aggravations of torment and dishonour.
that is, for the joy that was Set before him, he endured the Cross, and despised the shame, Hebrew 12. that is, to die with all the aggravations of torment and dishonour.
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which had they been universally obliging all his Disciples and Professors of his Religion, (though some of them have been fondly imitated by some Orders of the Roman Communion,
which had they been universally obliging all his Disciples and Professors of his Religion, (though Some of them have been fondly imitated by Some Order of the Roman Communion,
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I say, such persons should endeavour to improve their ingagements to Self-denial, Charity, Piety, and universal Obedience above the lower degrees which the latitude of the Precept may be presumed to allow;
I say, such Persons should endeavour to improve their engagements to Self-denial, Charity, Piety, and universal obedience above the lower Degrees which the latitude of the Precept may be presumed to allow;
and not to stop in their walking with God in the practice of them, at the minimum quod sic, lowest pitch of the absolutely necessary adjudged duty. For instances;
and not to stop in their walking with God in the practice of them, At the minimum quod sic, lowest pitch of the absolutely necessary adjudged duty. For instances;
Then as to Charity, to study to do more then is absolutely necessary sub periculo animae, that is, beyond what Divines can or ought to declare, as universally obliging:
Then as to Charity, to study to do more then is absolutely necessary sub periculo Spirits, that is, beyond what Divines can or ought to declare, as universally obliging:
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And not only to abjure all occasions that are sinfully expensive (with which no man that hopes for Heaven can in reason acquit himself) but sometimes to part with portions which their order of life usually require,
And not only to abjure all occasions that Are sinfully expensive (with which no man that hope's for Heaven can in reason acquit himself) but sometime to part with portions which their order of life usually require,
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Of which, there be three such noble monuments, founded within these few years, by three excellent men of the Episcopal Order, (all very lately gone to their rewards) as are sufficient to outballance the unworthy opinions of the Age, against that Hierarchy,
Of which, there be three such noble monuments, founded within these few Years, by three excellent men of the Episcopal Order, (all very lately gone to their rewards) as Are sufficient to outbalance the unworthy opinions of the Age, against that Hierarchy,
when above the common measures which judicious men may account generally competent, for the observation of the Precept, holy men shall chuse to warm their Devotions at the flames of diviner fires;
when above the Common measures which judicious men may account generally competent, for the observation of the Precept, holy men shall choose to warm their Devotions At the flames of diviner fires;
and Beauty of places separated to the service of the great God, and the Eucharistick Offices of his holy Son. And this gives a just title to the pious zeal of Governours,
and Beauty of places separated to the service of the great God, and the Eucharistic Offices of his holy Son. And this gives a just title to the pious zeal of Governors,
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Now of all these particulars, and other rarer instances of heightned zeal above the ordinary allowed performances of preceptive duties, we have innumerable pregnant Examples,
Now of all these particulars, and other rarer instances of heightened zeal above the ordinary allowed performances of preceptive duties, we have innumerable pregnant Examples,
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of which these few minutes will not give me leave to make any tolerable enumeration; yet I will endeavour to give you a short view of some few of them,
of which these few minutes will not give me leave to make any tolerable enumeration; yet I will endeavour to give you a short view of Some few of them,
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Then the heighths of their Charity, were so seraphick and memorable, that Clemens Romanus (the first Father) affirms, that besides their ordinary engagements of relieving the Poor, some of them sold themselves to bondage, to redeem others in greater extremities;
Then the heights of their Charity, were so seraphic and memorable, that Clemens Romanus (the First Father) affirms, that beside their ordinary engagements of relieving the Poor, Some of them sold themselves to bondage, to Redeem Others in greater extremities;
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and that he had heard his Mother oftentimes wish, that she and her children might be sold, that the price might purchase supply for the wants of the afflicted.
and that he had herd his Mother oftentimes wish, that she and her children might be sold, that the price might purchase supply for the Wants of the afflicted.
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To which I may add the famous story of Paulinus, who when his money was gone in redeeming Captives, delivered himself to the Vandals, to redeem the Widdows son.
To which I may add the famous story of Paulinus, who when his money was gone in redeeming Captives, Delivered himself to the Vandals, to Redeem the Widows son.
Who hath not heard of the Empress Placilla, who went daily to the Hospitals, to dress the Ulcers with her own hand? And of Sr. Jeromes Fabiola, a Roman Lady that sold all she had,
Who hath not herd of the Empress Placilla, who went daily to the Hospitals, to dress the Ulcers with her own hand? And of Sr. Jerome's Fabiola, a Roman Lady that sold all she had,
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More of which, who designs to see, may find some of these, and many more, collected lately, by an excellent person giving an account of Primitive Christianity.
More of which, who designs to see, may find Some of these, and many more, collected lately, by an excellent person giving an account of Primitive Christianity.
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but that this heightned love to God, be expressed onely in rational ingagements, such as are really good in themselves, not contradictory to holy Scripture,
but that this heightened love to God, be expressed only in rational engagements, such as Are really good in themselves, not contradictory to holy Scripture,
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Much less do I advise them as meritorious, or as challenging by their own vertue any thing at Gods hand, to whom (in that sense) when we have done all we can, we are unprofitable servants.
Much less do I Advice them as meritorious, or as challenging by their own virtue any thing At God's hand, to whom (in that sense) when we have done all we can, we Are unprofitable Servants.
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and will deliver them from the discomfort of a doubtful medium, and suspense, between hope and fear, which an ordinary performance of Religious duties, do too often afflict the Spirits of good men living and dying.
and will deliver them from the discomfort of a doubtful medium, and suspense, between hope and Fear, which an ordinary performance of Religious duties, do too often afflict the Spirits of good men living and dying.
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And if (as once against her chargeable expression of her zeal) it shall be objected against some more noble and costly acts of Piety (as in building or adorning Gods ▪ Houses,
And if (as once against her chargeable expression of her zeal) it shall be objected against Some more noble and costly acts of Piety (as in building or adorning God's ▪ Houses,
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3. Pious souls should be affectionately desirous to be exercised in such advanced acts of Charity and Piety, from the assurance that God will reward them.
3. Pious Souls should be affectionately desirous to be exercised in such advanced acts of Charity and Piety, from the assurance that God will reward them.
for her fore-mentioned acts of Charity, when she answered them ( pro regno hoc ago ) I do them in expectation of a better Crown and Kingdom then my own.
for her forementioned acts of Charity, when she answered them (Pro regno hoc ago) I do them in expectation of a better Crown and Kingdom then my own.
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if we will observe St. Pauls reasoning, 1 Cor. 9. how he expected a greater reward for his NONLATINALPHABET, his voluntary costless preaching the Gospel, for the noble end of doing more good,
if we will observe Saint Paul's reasoning, 1 Cor. 9. how he expected a greater reward for his, his voluntary costless preaching the Gospel, for the noble end of doing more good,
But if Churchmen especially, would assume it as their more proper care, to live and act in those heighths that I have mentioned, (by which they principally, in the purest Ages, obtained the name of Spiritual Persons, in opposition to Secular; that is, to men that were not ingaged in such advanced Professions of stricter holiness,) I say,
But if Churchmen especially, would assume it as their more proper care, to live and act in those heights that I have mentioned, (by which they principally, in the Purest Ages, obtained the name of Spiritual Persons, in opposition to Secular; that is, to men that were not engaged in such advanced Professions of Stricter holiness,) I say,
if they were more generally so ingaged, (though I am assured no Christian Nation in the World can parallel the number of such as are) it would sooner confute the spight that is against them, wear off the contempt that is upon them,
if they were more generally so engaged, (though I am assured no Christian nation in the World can parallel the number of such as Are) it would sooner confute the spite that is against them, wear off the contempt that is upon them,
which if by the grace of God you shall faithfully endeavour to follow, as you will be out of all danger of miscarriage in your present services, (for I think I need give no other directions) so will you be best prepared to receive the Crown of Immortal Bliss,
which if by the grace of God you shall faithfully endeavour to follow, as you will be out of all danger of miscarriage in your present services, (for I think I need give no other directions) so will you be best prepared to receive the Crown of Immortal Bliss,
And that Almighty God may afford you and us all his heavenly assistance so to do, let us join in our prayers one for another, in the words which the Church hath taught us in the Collect for the second Sunday after Easter.
And that Almighty God may afford you and us all his heavenly assistance so to do, let us join in our Prayers one for Another, in the words which the Church hath taught us in the Collect for the second Sunday After Easter.
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I would not seem to reproach these venerable persons, My Lords the Judges, with the least suspicion that they needed my aid to teach them either Skill or Vertue.
I would not seem to reproach these venerable Persons, My lords the Judges, with the least suspicion that they needed my aid to teach them either Skill or Virtue.
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And as for the inferiour Instruments of Justice in your proceedings, that chiefly need Priestly counsel, whereby right may be done to them that here dearly seek it, I think particular applications to be an expedient too weak and unsufficient to encounter the Ages universal falseness and aversation to all vertue and honesty.
And as for the inferior Instruments of justice in your proceedings, that chiefly need Priestly counsel, whereby right may be done to them that Here dearly seek it, I think particular applications to be an expedient too weak and unsufficient to encounter the Ages universal falseness and aversation to all virtue and honesty.
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The last time therefore I attempted them with one of the largest compass, the whole Body of Christianity, practically represented in the example of Christ.
The last time Therefore I attempted them with one of the Largest compass, the Whole Body of Christianity, practically represented in the Exampl of christ.
an ingagement to a more firm adherence in some, and a speedier return in others, to the Communion of the Church of England, as being a Church accommodated, more to the designs of the Gospel,
an engagement to a more firm adherence in Some, and a speedier return in Others, to the Communion of the Church of England, as being a Church accommodated, more to the designs of the Gospel,
And as because woful experience hath taught us to date the Peoples declination from the blessed practices of Justice, Honesty, Veneration of an Oath, obedience to Authority,
And as Because woeful experience hath taught us to date the Peoples declination from the blessed practices of justice, Honesty, Veneration of an Oath, Obedience to authority,
so to endeavour to bring men back to the same Church whence they were fallen must be believed the most reasonable expedient to recover them to the same excellent Vertues they lost by departing from it.
so to endeavour to bring men back to the same Church whence they were fallen must be believed the most reasonable expedient to recover them to the same excellent Virtues they lost by departing from it.
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It is too pregnantly observed, that ever since the breaking up the Foundations of this excellent Church, we have sunk every day more and more, in all the neglects of our duty to God and Man:
It is too pregnantly observed, that ever since the breaking up the Foundations of this excellent Church, we have sunk every day more and more, in all the neglects of our duty to God and Man:
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and bewitched (as Rebellion well resembles it) to our mischief and undoing, and to an universal unthriftiness in the enjoyment of Gods greatest mercies both spiritual and temporal.
and bewitched (as Rebellion well resembles it) to our mischief and undoing, and to an universal unthriftiness in the enjoyment of God's greatest Mercies both spiritual and temporal.
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and lest by pretending an over indulgence to men of weak minds, we rock the People asleep in their Schism and Folly, beyond all possibility of being ever awakened.
and lest by pretending an over indulgence to men of weak minds, we rock the People asleep in their Schism and Folly, beyond all possibility of being ever awakened.
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Designing therefore to do something which (besides the respect I had to the present affairs) I judged might be of the more publick and universal concernment in so general an Assembly, I found nothing (as the state of the Church now stands) could answer my purpose so fully,
Designing Therefore to do something which (beside the respect I had to the present affairs) I judged might be of the more public and universal concernment in so general an Assembly, I found nothing (as the state of the Church now Stands) could answer my purpose so Fully,
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Originally it signifies the Wind; Scripturally and by Analogy, may other things: sometime the Soul of Man in general, and then the several faculties in particular:
Originally it signifies the Wind; Scripturally and by Analogy, may other things: sometime the Soul of Man in general, and then the several faculties in particular:
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That Christians should not credulously, and without sufficient trial, follow and be governed by every Teacher that pretends to the Office by a Plea or Commission from the Spirit of God.
That Christians should not credulously, and without sufficient trial, follow and be governed by every Teacher that pretends to the Office by a Plea or Commission from the Spirit of God.
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First, because (as the comprehensive indefinite, 〈 ◊ 〉 every, purports) there be many kinds and varieties of Spirits, by which Teachers may be deceived, and be able to deceive others;
First, Because (as the comprehensive indefinite, 〈 ◊ 〉 every, purports) there be many Kinds and varieties of Spirits, by which Teachers may be deceived, and be able to deceive Others;
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St. Paul mentioneth, NONLATINALPHABET, the spirit of a man; that is, his own fansie and opinion; which is as various as the several humours and imaginations of men, 1 Cor. 2.11. He adds, NONLATINALPHABET, a spirit of the world which St. Augustine calls the spirit of Pride and Ambition.
Saint Paul mentioneth,, the Spirit of a man; that is, his own fancy and opinion; which is as various as the several humours and Imaginations of men, 1 Cor. 2.11. He adds,, a Spirit of the world which Saint Augustine calls the Spirit of Pride and Ambition.
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And this spirit sets up many a Teacher, and is as various as the different circumstances and humours of Times, to which it must be always garbed and accommodated.
And this Spirit sets up many a Teacher, and is as various as the different Circumstances and humours of Times, to which it must be always garbed and accommodated.
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Further, No man ought to wonder at the great variety of spirits, when he considers what a strange gift of propagation every Evil spirit hath been observed to have;
Further, No man ought to wonder At the great variety of spirits, when he considers what a strange gift of propagation every Evil Spirit hath been observed to have;
And thus early the Mother-spirit of Gnosticism (which we find so often reproved in the New Testament) did in a short time, become the Parent of such a fruitful Progeny, that from its loyns descended the spirit of Valentinians, Saturninians, Macedonians, and others,
And thus early the Mother-spirit of Gnosticism (which we find so often reproved in the New Testament) did in a short time, become the Parent of such a fruitful Progeny, that from its loins descended the Spirit of Valentinians, Saturninians, Macedonians, and Others,
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And St. Augustine observed of the Evil spirit of Donatism, that it procreated so fast, that it begat a very great company of new and disagreeing Parties.
And Saint Augustine observed of the Evil Spirit of Donatism, that it procreated so fast, that it begat a very great company of new and disagreeing Parties.
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no sooner had one common spirit of Opposition (known then but by the one name of Puritanism ) sacrificed the Churches Peace and Unity, Government and Worship to its Rage and Lust;
no sooner had one Common Spirit of Opposition (known then but by the one name of Puritanism) sacrificed the Churches Peace and Unity, Government and Worship to its Rage and Lust;
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And then to consider how far every one of those new Spirits had prevailed over the minds of men, to be deceived by them, I think it were alone enough to arm us with a resolution most carefully to observe the inhibition of my Text.
And then to Consider how Far every one of those new Spirits had prevailed over the minds of men, to be deceived by them, I think it were alone enough to arm us with a resolution most carefully to observe the inhibition of my Text.
But that which makes it yet more reasonable and necessary, is because all such spirits (how inconsistent soever they be among themselves) do always contrive, by some pretence or other, to make themselves as like the Spirit of God,
But that which makes it yet more reasonable and necessary, is Because all such spirits (how inconsistent soever they be among themselves) do always contrive, by Some pretence or other, to make themselves as like the Spirit of God,
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For since the Devil can transform himself into an Angel of Light (as S. Paul argues, 1 Cor. 13.14.) it will be much easier for all other Spirits to make an assimilation.
For since the devil can transform himself into an Angel of Light (as S. Paul argues, 1 Cor. 13.14.) it will be much Easier for all other Spirits to make an assimilation.
Secondly, The second Argument from the Text (by the words which do immediately follow it) is, Believe not every spirit, because many false Prophets are gone out into the World ;
Secondly, The second Argument from the Text (by the words which do immediately follow it) is, Believe not every Spirit, Because many false prophets Are gone out into the World;
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Now there is no man that seriously considers the multitude, subtilty, and unwearied diligence of such Officers of Evil spirits (when they are abroad) but must believe himself to run a very great hazard of being deceived, without the greatest care and strictest enquiry whom to trust.
Now there is no man that seriously considers the multitude, subtlety, and unwearied diligence of such Officers of Evil spirits (when they Are abroad) but must believe himself to run a very great hazard of being deceived, without the greatest care and Strictest enquiry whom to trust.
that such persons should ever mask their wicked designs with such a prevailing disguise of Piety as should be able to seduce so many thousands to their destruction.
that such Persons should ever mask their wicked designs with such a prevailing disguise of Piety as should be able to seduce so many thousands to their destruction.
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or if ever he should meet a parallel temptation to go astray, as they had who were obliged to believe one Elias, against 450 Prophets of Baal set to deceive him? And if such presidents of danger be not sufficient to chastize and awaken mens credulities,
or if ever he should meet a parallel temptation to go astray, as they had who were obliged to believe one Elias, against 450 prophets of Baal Set to deceive him? And if such Presidents of danger be not sufficient to chastise and awaken men's credulities,
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Lastly, How should the almost incredible multiplication of such Prophets in every Age, engage them in the severest care, what spirits they should believe,
Lastly, How should the almost incredible multiplication of such prophets in every Age, engage them in the Severest care, what spirits they should believe,
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Of all which whosoever desires to see a perfect and yet compendious prospect to terrifie him from the danger of seducement through his own credulity, let him but overlook the Churches Tragoedy lately acted in this Nation,
Of all which whosoever Desires to see a perfect and yet compendious prospect to terrify him from the danger of seducement through his own credulity, let him but overlook the Churches Tragedy lately acted in this nation,
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All which put together, makes it very reasonable, that (because many false Prophets are gone out into the World) the inhibition in my Text, of not believing every Spirit, should be as strictly and carefully observed,
All which put together, makes it very reasonable, that (Because many false prophets Are gone out into the World) the inhibition in my Text, of not believing every Spirit, should be as strictly and carefully observed,
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Shall Wordly wisedom teach us to trust no body in temporal things, and yet believe every body in matters of eternal moment? Shall we be more then wise men in the one,
Shall Wordly Wisdom teach us to trust no body in temporal things, and yet believe every body in matters of Eternal moment? Shall we be more then wise men in the one,
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Can we suspend our faith in things in which sensible demonstration may direct our prudence? And shall we easily trust, where the Arguments are spiritual,
Can we suspend our faith in things in which sensible demonstration may Direct our prudence? And shall we Easily trust, where the Arguments Are spiritual,
And since every spirit is not of God, and our precious souls lie at stake upon a right choice, let us (and there never was a time in which it was more needful) take all possible care,
And since every Spirit is not of God, and our precious Souls lie At stake upon a right choice, let us (and there never was a time in which it was more needful) take all possible care,
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For so it is, as to the matter and general substance of our happiness, we are obliged (NONLATINALPHABET, Phil. 1.12.) to try and search for the things that are excellent:
For so it is, as to the matter and general substance of our happiness, we Are obliged (, Philip 1.12.) to try and search for the things that Are excellent:
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so much more in spirituals, (where the concern is greater) we cannot suspect that God should impose a duty to try and chuse, and leave us without sufficient means to discriminate and distinguish.
so much more in spirituals, (where the concern is greater) we cannot suspect that God should impose a duty to try and choose, and leave us without sufficient means to discriminate and distinguish.
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Not ought we to doubt it in this instant case in hand, that since God hath put it upon our Trial and Choice what Guides we are to follow, what spirits to trust too, t••t he hath also allowed us some differencing notes and characters,
Not ought we to doubt it in this instant case in hand, that since God hath put it upon our Trial and Choice what Guides we Are to follow, what spirits to trust too, t••t he hath also allowed us Some differencing notes and characters,
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For the finding out of which at this needful time (in which there appears so many different pretenders to conduct Religion and the souls of men) is the business of this hour.
For the finding out of which At this needful time (in which there appears so many different pretenders to conduct Religion and the Souls of men) is the business of this hour.
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And that I may be sure not to miscarry in this great trial, I shall first lay down the characters which false spirits or Teachers, may have in common with those that are of God,
And that I may be sure not to miscarry in this great trial, I shall First lay down the characters which false spirits or Teachers, may have in Common with those that Are of God,
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Therefore St. Paul, when he commanded the Romans to mark them that make Divisions, renders them not distinguishable by their words and manner of speaking;
Therefore Saint Paul, when he commanded the Romans to mark them that make Divisions, renders them not distinguishable by their words and manner of speaking;
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And when St. Peter forewarns them of false Prophets he tells them they shall come with the speaking character, NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Pet. 2.3. with feigned words ;
And when Saint Peter forewarns them of false prophets he tells them they shall come with the speaking character,, 2 Pet. 2.3. with feigned words;
and to habituate themselves to extraordinary winning and humouring expressions, (though what they say be good) yet they may justly give occasion to wise observers to collect some reasons to suspect their truth and sincerity.
and to habituate themselves to extraordinary winning and Humouring expressions, (though what they say be good) yet they may justly give occasion to wise observers to collect Some Reasons to suspect their truth and sincerity.
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Therefore St. Jerome observed in his time, affabilis sermo & blandum eloquium, &c. sunt haereticorum laequei, quibus pisces capiunt & volucres, an affable way of discoursing,
Therefore Saint Jerome observed in his time, affabilis sermon & blandum eloquium, etc. sunt haereticorum laequei, quibus pisces capiunt & volucres, an affable Way of discoursing,
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But if in stead of the true spirits modest endeavour to found the Peoples souls in the common Articles of the Christian Faith, they shall chuse to fly aloft,
But if in stead of the true spirits modest endeavour to found the Peoples Souls in the Common Articles of the Christian Faith, they shall choose to fly aloft,
as Justice, Mercie, Obedience to Authority, and the like (which they reach the poor people to undervalue as legal preaching) they be venturing at the seals of the Revelation, numbring of heads,
as justice, Mercy, obedience to authority, and the like (which they reach the poor people to undervalue as Legal preaching) they be venturing At the Seals of the Revelation, numbering of Heads,
Tertullian very early observed in his famous Book, De praescriptionibus Haereticorum, that Suadere non possunt de rebus fidei, nisi de literis fidei scriptur as obtendunt,
Tertullian very early observed in his famous Book, De praescriptionibus Haereticorum, that Suadere non possunt de rebus fidei, nisi de literis fidei scripture as obtendunt,
& hac sua audacia quosdam movent, it had not been possible to have removed some from the truth, had they not been prevailed with by the sacred name of Scripture.
& hac sua audacia Quosdam movent, it had not been possible to have removed Some from the truth, had they not been prevailed with by the sacred name of Scripture.
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Now all the advantage which all false spirits do make by pretending Scriptures, is because God hath so delivered his truths in them, many of which are so wrapt up in Metaphors,
Now all the advantage which all false spirits do make by pretending Scriptures, is Because God hath so Delivered his truths in them, many of which Are so wrapped up in Metaphors,
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and other Tropes, and Figures, so immixt with occasional discourses, and very often so obscurely delivered (or as St. Paul expresseth it, NONLATINALPHABET so darkly,
and other Tropes, and Figures, so immixed with occasional discourses, and very often so obscurely Delivered (or as Saint Paul Expresses it, so darkly,
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and to obey their lawful Guides appointed to instruct them in their right interpretation, may find Arguments semblable enough in Scripture, to serve the ends of a Deceiver, to satisfie a private and prejudicate spirit in any errour in the world, wresting them (as St. Peter adviseth us) to their own destruction.
and to obey their lawful Guides appointed to instruct them in their right Interpretation, may find Arguments semblable enough in Scripture, to serve the ends of a Deceiver, to satisfy a private and prejudicate Spirit in any error in the world, wresting them (as Saint Peter adviseth us) to their own destruction.
Hence it is that Hereticks of the greatest inconsistency among themselves, and some of them in perfect contradiction one to another, have laid their Plea upon the holy Scriptures.
Hence it is that Heretics of the greatest inconsistency among themselves, and Some of them in perfect contradiction one to Another, have laid their Plea upon the holy Scriptures.
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and worship him accordingly? How have the contending Armies of the Remonstrants and Contra Remonstrants, (whose principles stand at the Poles distance one from another) managed their long War, with the same weapon of holy Scripture? And how from thence have the three great parties among us, perswaded themselves that each of them can in Scripture trace the measures of their several Church-governments? And (which is most to be admired) how have the unwarrantable practices of Rebellion, Murder,
and worship him accordingly? How have the contending Armies of the Remonstrants and Contra Remonstrants, (whose principles stand At the Poles distance one from Another) managed their long War, with the same weapon of holy Scripture? And how from thence have the three great parties among us, persuaded themselves that each of them can in Scripture trace the measures of their several Church-governments? And (which is most to be admired) how have the unwarrantable practices of Rebellion, Murder,
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and confounding all that's sacred, been so far patronized from Scripture, as to engage multitudes to believe them to be the prosecutions of Gods cause,
and confounding all that's sacred, been so Far patronized from Scripture, as to engage Multitudes to believe them to be the prosecutions of God's cause,
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And have we not heard, that a Curse ye Meroz, could justifie all the Ravages committed upon the Loyal and the Innocent? To be short, the sum is, A bate appeal and claim to Scripture, is not an incommunicable mark,
And have we not herd, that a Curse you Meroz, could justify all the Ravages committed upon the Loyal and the Innocent? To be short, the sum is, A bate appeal and claim to Scripture, is not an incommunicable mark,
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but that nevertheless, the spirit that doth it may not be of God. 3. Thirdly and lastly, A plausible and fair life and conversation doth not distinguish;
but that nevertheless, the Spirit that does it may not be of God. 3. Thirdly and lastly, A plausible and fair life and Conversation does not distinguish;
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But this is the sheeps cloathing of false Prophets, Mat. 7.14. and the transformation of false Apostles into the likeness of the Apostles of Christ, 1 Cor. 11.13.
But this is the Sheep clothing of false prophets, Mathew 7.14. and the transformation of false Apostles into the likeness of the Apostles of christ, 1 Cor. 11.13.
S. Austin relates, that the great temperance and devotion of the Manachees, betrayed himself and Alipius into the gross heresie of Manachism. And S. Basil affirms of the Arians, that ob confictam sanctimoniam omnia concredita habuere, they surprized an universal belief of their heresie by their contrived and fashioned Piety.
S. Austin relates, that the great temperance and devotion of the Manachees, betrayed himself and Alipius into the gross heresy of Manachism. And S. Basil affirms of the Arians, that ob confictam sanctimoniam omnia concredita habuere, they surprised an universal belief of their heresy by their contrived and fashioned Piety.
Now the design of all this artificial zeal and piety, is to check the unavoidable imperfections of the true Guides of souls-carthen-vessels, and to raise a reputation to themselves from their disgrace, which they are always studying to improve before the People.
Now the Design of all this artificial zeal and piety, is to check the unavoidable imperfections of the true Guides of souls-carthen-vessels, and to raise a reputation to themselves from their disgrace, which they Are always studying to improve before the People.
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yet the wise and innocent will easily suspect, that under the disguises of a more then ordinary scenical Piety, most commonly there lies hid, some spiritual wickedness, some close and undiscovered sin.
yet the wise and innocent will Easily suspect, that under the disguises of a more then ordinary scenical Piety, most commonly there lies hid, Some spiritual wickedness, Some close and undiscovered since.
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Again, I would have it further considered, (because this Plea goes a great way with the multitude) that it is one thing to live intirely to the precepts of Christ,
Again, I would have it further considered, (Because this Plea Goes a great Way with the multitude) that it is one thing to live entirely to the Precepts of christ,
and another thing, to live up to the humours and modes of a party, that distinguish themselves from others by a manner of speaking, peculiar phrases, looks and garbs, by oppositions and scruples, rather then by an observed stricter justice, nobler degrees of mercy, tenderer loyalty,
and Another thing, to live up to the humours and modes of a party, that distinguish themselves from Others by a manner of speaking, peculiar phrases, looks and garbs, by oppositions and scruples, rather then by an observed Stricter Justice, Nobler Degrees of mercy, tenderer loyalty,
and other such like graces of Christianity, which gives the onely true reason of being denominated Godly, and without which, the appellation is presumptuously assumed, and unwarrantably given.
and other such like graces of Christianity, which gives the only true reason of being denominated Godly, and without which, the appellation is presumptuously assumed, and unwarrantably given.
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And therefore the true spirits of God should rather, vitia morum quam verborum vitare; potior enim est bene vivendi quam bene loquendi facultas, avoid ill living then ill speaking,
And Therefore the true spirits of God should rather, Vices morum quam verborum vitare; potior enim est bene vivendi quam bene loquendi facultas, avoid ill living then ill speaking,
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Now though they should be thus qualified, yet over and besides these, they must be characteristically separated to their Ministerial Offices, by some marks and testimonials that declare a mission from God;
Now though they should be thus qualified, yet over and beside these, they must be characteristically separated to their Ministerial Offices, by Some marks and testimonials that declare a mission from God;
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No man taketh this honour to him unless he be called of God as was Aaron, Heb. 5.4. and all their administrations, ought to be judged invalid to others;
No man Takes this honour to him unless he be called of God as was Aaron, Hebrew 5.4. and all their administrations, ought to be judged invalid to Others;
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unless they be sent, Rom. 10.15. Which separation and mission must be made demonstrable, by some signal mark and character, which may be a proof, quoad nos, to us, that they are so separated and sent of God;
unless they be sent, Rom. 10.15. Which separation and mission must be made demonstrable, by Some signal mark and character, which may be a proof, quoad nos, to us, that they Are so separated and sent of God;
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otherwise how should any man be capable of performing this duty of Trial, or be assured at any time of receiving any blessing by any ministerial Offices, for their souls good.
otherwise how should any man be capable of performing this duty of Trial, or be assured At any time of receiving any blessing by any ministerial Offices, for their Souls good.
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Now the sensible signal Characters and Testimonials, by which the Church knows the spirits that are of God, from those that are not, are these three in concurrence together.
Now the sensible signal Characters and Testimonials, by which the Church knows the spirits that Are of God, from those that Are not, Are these three in concurrence together.
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Thus the Holy Ghost separated Barnabas and Saul, Acts 13.2. and after fasting and prayer, it was signally declared by laying on of hands, v. 3. Such a Character had Timothy and Titus, (as the Epistles to them shew) and the same to communicate to them that should follow in their respective charges, Tit. 1.5.
Thus the Holy Ghost separated Barnabas and Saul, Acts 13.2. and After fasting and prayer, it was signally declared by laying on of hands, v. 3. Such a Character had Timothy and Titus, (as the Epistles to them show) and the same to communicate to them that should follow in their respective charges, Tit. 1.5.
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And the continuation of that primitive practice of it, was so pregnant and universal, that Calvin himself could not but say, that illa tam accurata observatio praecepti vice nobis esse debet, the accurate observation of it could not amount to a less obligation then that of a precept.
And the continuation of that primitive practice of it, was so pregnant and universal, that calvin himself could not but say, that illa tam accurata Observatio Precepts vice nobis esse debet, the accurate observation of it could not amount to a less obligation then that of a precept.
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as in the first so in all following Ages) to evidence his Commission, is a spirit not of God, whatsoever excellencies of qualification, may otherwise be pretended;
as in the First so in all following Ages) to evidence his Commission, is a Spirit not of God, whatsoever excellencies of qualification, may otherwise be pretended;
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Grievous Wolves shall enter in, that is voluntarily assume the Office, not called, sent, or placed by order or commission. Such are not NONLATINALPHABET.
Grievous Wolves shall enter in, that is voluntarily assume the Office, not called, sent, or placed by order or commission. Such Are not.
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separated by God in the Order of the Church, Rom. 1. but NONLATINALPHABET, Jude 19. such as separate themselves by their own presumption and intrusion.
separated by God in the Order of the Church, Rom. 1. but, U^de 19. such as separate themselves by their own presumption and intrusion.
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As my Father hath sent me, so send I you, Joh. 20.21. The Apostles to maintain that succession, did in their respective charges, appoint and ordain successors, with engagement that they should still propagate the Office of the Gospels holy Priesthood;
As my Father hath sent me, so send I you, John 20.21. The Apostles to maintain that succession, did in their respective charges, appoint and ordain Successors, with engagement that they should still propagate the Office of the Gospels holy Priesthood;
for which Epiphanius gives this reason, (after he had exactly recorded the very names of the several successions,) Let no man wonder that we so carefully recite such things and names,
for which Epiphanius gives this reason, (After he had exactly recorded the very names of the several successions,) Let no man wonder that we so carefully recite such things and names,
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Now as to the present Church of England, we have had this blessing from God, that both for the earliness and uninterruption of the line of our successions, no Church in the Christian World, can pretend to a better evidence;
Now as to the present Church of England, we have had this blessing from God, that both for the earliness and uninterruption of the line of our successions, no Church in the Christian World, can pretend to a better evidence;
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And I am morally assured of this comfort, that there is no Bishop, nor Priest of the Church of England, but may and ought to believe his spiritual pedigree,
And I am morally assured of this Comfort, that there is no Bishop, nor Priest of the Church of England, but may and ought to believe his spiritual pedigree,
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But Mason and incomparable Bramhall have so perfectly baffled that idle and groundless story, that their late more learned Controverters have wholly laid it aside,
But Mason and incomparable Bramhall have so perfectly baffled that idle and groundless story, that their late more learned Controverters have wholly laid it aside,
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But to this I answer, That succession is, as by acts of Propagation; and the Roman Corruptions could have no more power or influence on our Ecclesiastick Generation,
But to this I answer, That succession is, as by acts of Propagation; and the Roman Corruptions could have no more power or influence on our Ecclesiastic Generation,
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But to conclude, grant that some of our spiritual Ancestors were so corrupted, yet it is more honourable to have had a bad great Grandfathers Grandfather,
But to conclude, grant that Some of our spiritual Ancestors were so corrupted, yet it is more honourable to have had a bad great Grandfathers Grandfather,
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On the other side, the contrary mark of the spirits that are not of God, is as our Saviour intimates, NONLATINALPHABET, Mat. 24.11. they shall arise, as without mission, so without succession or propagation, by which the Churches lawful Pastors lineally descend.
On the other side, the contrary mark of the spirits that Are not of God, is as our Saviour intimates,, Mathew 24.11. they shall arise, as without mission, so without succession or propagation, by which the Churches lawful Pastors lineally descend.
They arise as the smoak ascends, that darkens the Sun and the Air, Rev. 9.2. or like the Beast, (armed for mischief) with heads and horns, Rev. 13.1. or like the Tares of the field, which the husbandman never sowed;
They arise as the smoke ascends, that darkens the Sun and the Air, Rev. 9.2. or like the Beast, (armed for mischief) with Heads and horns, Rev. 13.1. or like the Tares of the field, which the husbandman never sowed;
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that is, they shall climb unto their Offices, by the steps of Ambition, or are raised up to them by popular favour and voice of tumultuous Assemblies, who commonly (if permitted,
that is, they shall climb unto their Offices, by the steps of Ambition, or Are raised up to them by popular favour and voice of tumultuous Assemblies, who commonly (if permitted,
as St. Paul observes) love to heap to themselves their own Teachers, 2 Tim. 4.3. whom they keep and govern, and by whom they may always be uncontrollably humoured, and observed.
as Saint Paul observes) love to heap to themselves their own Teachers, 2 Tim. 4.3. whom they keep and govern, and by whom they may always be uncontrollably humoured, and observed.
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The third and last Character, in concurrence with the former, to direct our trial of spirits is, that such spirits are then demonstrably of God, who teach and maintain the doctrines of God.
The third and last Character, in concurrence with the former, to Direct our trial of spirits is, that such spirits Are then demonstrably of God, who teach and maintain the doctrines of God.
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and lest we should seem barely to presume and assert our own, to be so, (as most of Adversaries use to do) and not sufficiently demonstrate that they are so:
and lest we should seem barely to presume and assert our own, to be so, (as most of Adversaries use to do) and not sufficiently demonstrate that they Are so:
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Therfore it is just and necessary that we endeavour to find out such marks that may signally distinguish the doctrines that be of God from those that are not,
Therefore it is just and necessary that we endeavour to find out such marks that may signally distinguish the doctrines that be of God from those that Are not,
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2. But then secondly, Because God was pleased so to deliver his truths in Scripture, (for reasons before mentioned, to which many more might be added) with some obscurity, (though not so much so by it self,
2. But then secondly, Because God was pleased so to deliver his truths in Scripture, (for Reasons before mentioned, to which many more might be added) with Some obscurity, (though not so much so by it self,
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as made so by the moral infirmities of mens understandings) therefore Christ did provide and immediately send another guide, (which the Apostles themselves did seem to stand in need of,
as made so by the moral infirmities of men's understandings) Therefore christ did provide and immediately send Another guide, (which the Apostles themselves did seem to stand in need of,
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though they were blest with Christs personal instructions) and that was the Holy Ghost, which he promised should guide them into all truth, Joh. 16.13.
though they were blessed with Christ personal instructions) and that was the Holy Ghost, which he promised should guide them into all truth, John 16.13.
And lest it should seem to have concerned the Apostles onely in their time, it was also promised to abide with them for ever, Joh. 14.16. that is, for the benefit of their successors and the whole Church to the end of the World.
And lest it should seem to have concerned the Apostles only in their time, it was also promised to abide with them for ever, John 14.16. that is, for the benefit of their Successors and the Whole Church to the end of the World.
Therefore whosoever would afterward understand the doctrines which were of God, was obliged not onely to be governed by his own private reading the Scriptures,
Therefore whosoever would afterwards understand the doctrines which were of God, was obliged not only to be governed by his own private reading the Scriptures,
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But because this pretence hath been so lately examined, and sufficiently baffled, I shall only enquire how some Popes themselves should be recorded to have been notorious Hereticks; as particularly Liberius and Honorius ;
But Because this pretence hath been so lately examined, and sufficiently baffled, I shall only inquire how Some Popes themselves should be recorded to have been notorious Heretics; as particularly Liberius and Honorius;
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The Fanaticks on the other side, (if as to us they may be thought altogether to be of two sides) lay claim to it, by an especial particular light given to them of God,
The Fanatics on the other side, (if as to us they may be Thought altogether to be of two sides) lay claim to it, by an especial particular Light given to them of God,
or (as the soberer sort of them) by a private sufficient assistance from God, in the use of the best mears they can, for the understanding the Scriptures.
or (as the Soberer sort of them) by a private sufficient assistance from God, in the use of the best mears they can, for the understanding the Scriptures.
But there needs no other confuration of this pretence, but their certain disappointment, that have trusted ' o it, made evident by their own unconstancy of opining,
But there needs no other confuration of this pretence, but their certain disappointment, that have trusted ' oh it, made evident by their own unconstancy of opining,
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and that is the Holy Ghosts guidance of the universal Church in all Ages and places, to be observed in those doctrines and interpretations of Scripture, (according to the famous rule of Vincentius Lirinensis, ) which claim to Primitive Antiquity, universal Profession and Consent: ( Quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab emnibus, hoc vere proprieque catholicum, cap.
and that is the Holy Ghosts guidance of the universal Church in all Ages and places, to be observed in those doctrines and interpretations of Scripture, (according to the famous Rule of Vincentius Lirinensis,) which claim to Primitive Antiquity, universal Profession and Consent: (Quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab emnibus, hoc vere proprieque Catholicum, cap.
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30.) So that the sum of this Enquiry is, that those are the doctrines of Christ and his Apostles, which have been received as such in the first and purest Ages,
30.) So that the sum of this Enquiry is, that those Are the doctrines of christ and his Apostles, which have been received as such in the First and Purest Ages,
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whatsoever may be alledged or granted, it must for ever stand uncontrolled, till any other rule can be produced or imagined, (which I think no man hath pretended to attempt) that may in any degree demonstrate the promises of the Holy Spirit guiding into all truth.
whatsoever may be alleged or granted, it must for ever stand uncontrolled, till any other Rule can be produced or imagined, (which I think no man hath pretended to attempt) that may in any degree demonstrate the promises of the Holy Spirit guiding into all truth.
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Now this is the Glory of the Church of England, and which hath made her the envy of all her dissenting Neighbours round about her, that in all her Doctrines, Government and Worship, she alone can offer her self to this most reasonable and antient Rule to be tried and judged, to which no other Church in the World dare pretend to submit.
Now this is the Glory of the Church of England, and which hath made her the envy of all her dissenting Neighbours round about her, that in all her Doctrines, Government and Worship, she alone can offer her self to this most reasonable and ancient Rule to be tried and judged, to which no other Church in the World Dare pretend to submit.
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and so not the doctrines of the Spirits that are of God, because they want the first part of Vincentius his rule, that is, succession from primitive antiquity.
and so not the doctrines of the Spirits that Are of God, Because they want the First part of Vincentius his Rule, that is, succession from primitive antiquity.
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And therefore the great Archbishop offered this challenge, p. 382. That if any Jesuite can prove, that by a visible continued succession to this day, either Transubstantiation in the Eucharist, the Eucharist in one kind,
And Therefore the great Archbishop offered this challenge, p. 382. That if any Jesuit can prove, that by a visible continued succession to this day, either Transubstantiation in the Eucharist, the Eucharist in one kind,
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for my part will yield the cause, As to the private opinions of some ancient Fathers (as those of Tertul, Orig. St. Austin, and others) though they had antiquity,
for my part will yield the cause, As to the private opinions of Some ancient Father's (as those of Tertulian, Origin Saint Austin, and Others) though they had antiquity,
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And then as to the new opinions of these times so strongly contended for by our present dissenters, (such as concern their new models of Government, manner of Worship,
And then as to the new opinions of these times so strongly contended for by our present dissenters, (such as concern their new models of Government, manner of Worship,
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All the Arguments that I know they have to tempt them from their conformity to this excellent Church, is either ignorance, because they understand it not;
All the Arguments that I know they have to tempt them from their conformity to this excellent Church, is either ignorance, Because they understand it not;
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And now you see (by the transient applications that I have made, and the clear evidence of the matter it self) upon what a sure foundation the present constituted Church of England stands, above any Profession of Christianity in the World.
And now you see (by the Transient applications that I have made, and the clear evidence of the matter it self) upon what a sure Foundation the present constituted Church of England Stands, above any Profession of Christianity in the World.
As to my endeavour of offering all the marks of a true Church and its Ministry, I thank God I can testifie to him that I have with-held no evidence that I know of, that may discover the truth,
As to my endeavour of offering all the marks of a true Church and its Ministry, I thank God I can testify to him that I have withheld no evidence that I know of, that may discover the truth,
as to be willing, (if God Almighty should grant it as a condition of so great a mercy) to be something that may resemble St. Pauls noble Charity, (when he wished himself accursed;
as to be willing, (if God Almighty should grant it as a condition of so great a mercy) to be something that may resemble Saint Paul's noble Charity, (when he wished himself accursed;
that is, at least, to be deprived of the happiness of an outward Profession of Christianity, to bring the Romans to it, Rom. 9.3. that such our dissenters were returned in mind and practice, to serve God with us, with one heart and mouth.
that is, At least, to be deprived of the happiness of an outward Profession of Christianity, to bring the Romans to it, Rom. 9.3. that such our dissenters were returned in mind and practice, to serve God with us, with one heart and Mouth.
