Agapai aspilai The Norfolk feast : a sermon preached at St. Dunstans in the East, upon the 18th of July, 1671, being the day of the anniversary feast for that county, for some years omitted, but now intended to be continued / by a minister of that county.
THE NORFOLK FEAST; A Sermon Preached at St Dunstans in the East, in London, the 18th day of July, 1671. on the Publick Festival for that County. Jude Epistle, Ver. xii. the Former Part.
THE NORFOLK FEAST; A Sermon Preached At Saint Dunstan in the East, in London, the 18th day of July, 1671. on the Public Festival for that County. U^de Epistle, Ver. xii. the Former Part.
THE Holy Scriptures are not only to be admired, as they declare to us our own misery, and a supply through Gods mercy; but likewise as they give direction to man in every capacity, how to behave himself;
THE Holy Scriptures Are not only to be admired, as they declare to us our own misery, and a supply through God's mercy; but likewise as they give direction to man in every capacity, how to behave himself;
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whilst our Bodies, like Dives, fare sumptuously, our Souls may not be like Lazarus, wanting Crums. They are not only a rule of Faith, but of Manners, and are so fully directive, that there is no opportunity which God puts into our hands, of doing,
while our Bodies, like Dives, fare sumptuously, our Souls may not be like Lazarus, wanting Crumbs. They Are not only a Rule of Faith, but of Manners, and Are so Fully directive, that there is no opportunity which God puts into our hands, of doing,
that as the Apostle saith, whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever we do, we may do all to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10.31. I must not build a large Porch to a small House;
that as the Apostle Says, whither we eat or drink, or whatsoever we do, we may do all to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10.31. I must not built a large Porch to a small House;
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Let it be sufficient to tell you, that the greatest part of this little Epistle, is a Hue and Cry, which the Apostle sends after some Robbers of Christianity, who had crept into,
Let it be sufficient to tell you, that the greatest part of this little Epistle, is a Hue and Cry, which the Apostle sends After Some Robbers of Christianity, who had crept into,
or amongst rather, the houshold of Faith; or a discovery, which the Apostle makes of Impostors, who had insinuated into the company of those Christians to whom he wrote;
or among rather, the household of Faith; or a discovery, which the Apostle makes of Impostors, who had insinuated into the company of those Christians to whom he wrote;
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which makes the Apostle find great fault with the Christians, accounting that they were exceedingly blame worthy, for that they might avoid their company if they pleased;
which makes the Apostle find great fault with the Christians, accounting that they were exceedingly blame worthy, for that they might avoid their company if they pleased;
From which words I observe two things. 1. Feasting is lawful; the Apostle finds no fault with the Chear, but only with the Guests. 2. Feasting is dangerous, for which I have a double ground: 1. From the Guests intruding (if not voluntarily entertained) or from their Deportment, when they were Feasting, NONLATINALPHABET sine metu & timore: They neither feared Gods displeasure, nor cared for his love.
From which words I observe two things. 1. Feasting is lawful; the Apostle finds no fault with the Cheer, but only with the Guests. 2. Feasting is dangerous, for which I have a double ground: 1. From the Guests intruding (if not voluntarily entertained) or from their Deportment, when they were Feasting, sine metu & Timore: They neither feared God's displeasure, nor cared for his love.
I begin with the first, Feasting is lawful; had I said commendable, the expression in the Text would have born it out, NONLATINALPHABET, in the Feasts of Love;
I begin with the First, Feasting is lawful; had I said commendable, the expression in the Text would have born it out,, in the Feasts of Love;
for there are instances enough concerning civil Feasting, which though not commanded by God, yet are recorded amongst other commendable practices of good men in Holy Writ for our imitation,
for there Are instances enough Concerning civil Feasting, which though not commanded by God, yet Are recorded among other commendable practices of good men in Holy Writ for our imitation,
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as we may do in our most Religious Services. Lot Feasted the Angels; Abraham Feasted at the weaning of his Son Isaac; Isaac Feasted Abimelech and others;
as we may do in our most Religious Services. Lot Feasted the Angels; Abraham Feasted At the weaning of his Son Isaac; Isaac Feasted Abimelech and Others;
and were as ready to Fast, as to Feast, and as willing to be in houses of Mourning, as of Rejoycing; yet when there was extraordinary occasion of rejoycing, they did no more omit that, then the other.
and were as ready to Fast, as to Feast, and as willing to be in houses of Mourning, as of Rejoicing; yet when there was extraordinary occasion of rejoicing, they did no more omit that, then the other.
Some think that half the Creatures might be spared, if God (who made nothing in vain) did not intend man should take delight in the extraordinary use of them:
some think that half the Creatures might be spared, if God (who made nothing in vain) did not intend man should take delight in the extraordinary use of them:
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Deus multo plura condidit, quibus carere possumus quam quibus necessario nobis opus est. There are some of the Creatures might be wholly spared from mans necessity;
Deus Much plura condidit, quibus career possumus quam quibus Necessarily nobis opus est. There Are Some of the Creatures might be wholly spared from men necessity;
they being in their very natures only delightful, and adorning as Oyl, to make the Face to shine, and wine to chear mans Heart. What needs the Silk Worm spin out its own bowels, working it self to death;
they being in their very nature's only delightful, and adorning as Oil, to make the Face to shine, and wine to cheer men Heart. What needs the Silk Worm spin out its own bowels, working it self to death;
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but he needed not, for besides the delightfulness of it, as to the quality, there was a very great quantity, five water-pots containing two or three Firkins a piece.
but he needed not, for beside the delightfulness of it, as to the quality, there was a very great quantity, five water-pots containing two or three Firkins a piece.
I am sure it could not but be a very extravagant expression in Moses, and proceeding from his passion, (as meek as he was) when he said, Shall all the Fish of the Sea be gathered together to suffice them, although there were six hundred thousand footmen, who might probably be very hungry Travellers.
I am sure it could not but be a very extravagant expression in Moses, and proceeding from his passion, (as meek as he was) when he said, Shall all the Fish of the Sea be gathered together to suffice them, although there were six hundred thousand footmen, who might probably be very hungry Travellers.
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2. Gods bounty does not only appear in the Creature bestowed, but also in the manner of giving, which is with delight and cheerfulness; God doth not only afford us his creatures,
2. God's bounty does not only appear in the Creature bestowed, but also in the manner of giving, which is with delight and cheerfulness; God does not only afford us his creatures,
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He gives liberally, and upbraideth not NONLATINALPHABET not telling us of our sin, of what faults we have been guilty, which would make our meat unpleasant to us:
He gives liberally, and upbraideth not not telling us of our since, of what Faults we have been guilty, which would make our meat unpleasant to us:
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He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all. How shall he not with him also freely give us all things, Rom. 8.32. NONLATINALPHABET, he gives gratis; whatsoever we do cannot pay God for our meat and drink, though we never Feasted;
He that spared not his own Son, but Delivered him up for us all. How shall he not with him also freely give us all things, Rom. 8.32., he gives gratis; whatsoever we do cannot pay God for our meat and drink, though we never Feasted;
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I am sure good men have little reason to question this, when they consider the bounty of God to those that are wicked, because they are his Creatures, and so of his Houshold; we are not to imagine that the worst of men steal their Riches from God, or that their substance is disposed to them by an unwilling Providence, but from the free pleasure of their Creator, who gives them Portions in this life, who refuse the inheritance of the Saints in light.
I am sure good men have little reason to question this, when they Consider the bounty of God to those that Are wicked, Because they Are his Creatures, and so of his Household; we Are not to imagine that the worst of men steal their Riches from God, or that their substance is disposed to them by an unwilling Providence, but from the free pleasure of their Creator, who gives them Portions in this life, who refuse the inheritance of the Saints in Light.
1. It is the occasion of rejoycing; and this is no ways offensive, but acceptable and pleasing unto God, who hath caused all the Creatures to rejoyce in the good which they do receive from him.
1. It is the occasion of rejoicing; and this is no ways offensive, but acceptable and pleasing unto God, who hath caused all the Creatures to rejoice in the good which they do receive from him.
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The Beasts of the field, when they are afforded fresh Pasture, or any extraordinary Provision, they do some way or other express that they Feast and are Merry. The pritty Birds have no sooner filled their Crops,
The Beasts of the field, when they Are afforded fresh Pasture, or any extraordinary Provision, they do Some Way or other express that they Feast and Are Merry. The pretty Birds have no sooner filled their Crops,
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but appealed with such gorgeous attire, that Solomon in all his Glory, is not to be compared to one of the flowers of it, Math. 6.29. The Corn Fields are seen with a merry countenance, when they grow near unto Harvest;
but appealed with such gorgeous attire, that Solomon in all his Glory, is not to be compared to one of the flowers of it, Math. 6.29. The Corn Fields Are seen with a merry countenance, when they grow near unto Harvest;
the Harvest men may hold their tongues and mind their work. The Fields themselves make their own Acclamations, and sing their own Harvest Songs; Psal. 65.13. The little Hills rejoyce on every side, The Vallies are covered over with Corn, they shout for joy, they also sing:
the Harvest men may hold their tongues and mind their work. The Fields themselves make their own Acclamations, and sing their own Harvest Songs; Psalm 65.13. The little Hills rejoice on every side, The Valleys Are covered over with Corn, they shout for joy, they also sing:
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The Apostle commands the Philippians to rejoyce in the Lord always, (and then he calls for a second part to the same tune) and again I say rejoyce, Phil 4.4.
The Apostle commands the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord always, (and then he calls for a second part to the same tune) and again I say rejoice, Philip 4.4.
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When we pray unto God, we must not come like Malefactors before a Judge, but as Children to a Loving Father, who delights to give whatsoever is good for them;
When we pray unto God, we must not come like Malefactors before a Judge, but as Children to a Loving Father, who delights to give whatsoever is good for them;
but that our Meditation of him should be sweet, as they were other while to David, who could willingly lye awake to solace himself with the thoughts of him.
but that our Meditation of him should be sweet, as they were other while to David, who could willingly lie awake to solace himself with the thoughts of him.
we may then eat our bread with a merry heart, and drink our Wine with chearfulness, as those in the Book of Ezra, Chap. 6.22. who kept the Feast with joy, because the Lord had made them joyful.
we may then eat our bred with a merry heart, and drink our Wine with cheerfulness, as those in the Book of Ezra, Chap. 6.22. who kept the Feast with joy, Because the Lord had made them joyful.
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When Isaac saw Abimelech, and the two others coming towards him, his heart began to rise, at the sight of one whom he supposed to have too little love for him;
When Isaac saw Abimelech, and the two Others coming towards him, his heart began to rise, At the sighed of one whom he supposed to have too little love for him;
we all meeting to enjoy good from God, and to love one another till we come to Feast with our elder brother in his and our Fathers kingdom, where our Souls shall be filled with the Glory of God,
we all meeting to enjoy good from God, and to love one Another till we come to Feast with our elder brother in his and our Father's Kingdom, where our Souls shall be filled with the Glory of God,
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I will not drink of the fruit of the Vine, till I drink it new with you in my Fathers Kingdom, Luke 26.20. 4. Feasting is good, as it gives opportunity for acts of Charity to those that are in misery.
I will not drink of the fruit of the Vine, till I drink it new with you in my Father's Kingdom, Lycia 26.20. 4. Feasting is good, as it gives opportunity for acts of Charity to those that Are in misery.
But I was lately informed, that there hath been upon the like occasion, a Collection for the relief of some distressed Countrymen, a practice very commendable, and very antient too;
But I was lately informed, that there hath been upon the like occasion, a Collection for the relief of Some distressed Countrymen, a practice very commendable, and very ancient too;
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for it was antiently one of the great designs of Christians, in their Love-Feasts: Our Saviour observing too great a neglect of this, seems to command that none but the poor should be invited:
for it was anciently one of the great designs of Christians, in their Love-Feasts: Our Saviour observing too great a neglect of this, seems to command that none but the poor should be invited:
and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor. There was a Feast carried on well, a good occasion which God had given; they rested from their Enemies;
and of sending portions one to Another, and Gifts to the poor. There was a Feast carried on well, a good occasion which God had given; they rested from their Enemies;
as to forget the miseries of others. 'Twas no small provocation to God, that the Prophet Amos mentioneth, Chap. 6. ver. 4.5, 6. where God saw men lye upon Beds of Ivory,
as to forget the misery's of Others. 'Twas not small provocation to God, that the Prophet Amos mentioneth, Chap. 6. ver. 4.5, 6. where God saw men lie upon Beds of Ivory,
They think of their Brethren last to help them; God will think of them first to punish them. Let me conclude this particular, with that good advice which Nehemiah gave, Chap. 8. ver. 10. Go your way, eat the fat,
They think of their Brothers last to help them; God will think of them First to Punish them. Let me conclude this particular, with that good Advice which Nehemiah gave, Chap. 8. ver. 10. Go your Way, eat the fat,
Solomon calls mirth madness, and looks upon all the pleasures we take in the world, to be but vanity: He shuts the door of the house of Feasting, and opens that of Mourning. In answer to which, we must understand, that Solomon discovering the vanity of the Creature, doth tell us, that it is madness for us to be merry in the enjoyment of such a shadow:
Solomon calls mirth madness, and looks upon all the pleasures we take in the world, to be but vanity: He shuts the door of the house of Feasting, and Opens that of Mourning. In answer to which, we must understand, that Solomon discovering the vanity of the Creature, does tell us, that it is madness for us to be merry in the enjoyment of such a shadow:
if he did, we might confute him in his own Banqueting House; where we have him Feasting many days together, (1 Kings 8.65.) And many expressions in the same Book would contradict each other, Ecc. 2. ver. 24. There is nothing better than for a man to eat and drink,
if he did, we might confute him in his own Banqueting House; where we have him Feasting many days together, (1 Kings 8.65.) And many expressions in the same Book would contradict each other, ecc 2. ver. 24. There is nothing better than for a man to eat and drink,
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But it may rather be objected, that our Saviour in the forementioned place, Luke 14.12, 13. doth strictly forbid the Feasting of Friends and Relations when thou makest a dinner or a supper;
But it may rather be objected, that our Saviour in the forementioned place, Lycia 14.12, 13. does strictly forbid the Feasting of Friends and Relations when thou Makest a dinner or a supper;
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But when thou makest a Feast call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, &c. In answer to which, by comparing Scripture with Scripture, we shall find, that (not) is not always an absolute negative,
But when thou Makest a Feast call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, etc. In answer to which, by comparing Scripture with Scripture, we shall find, that (not) is not always an absolute negative,
we must not think that Christianity doth in the least clash with Humanity: Qui putant hic simpliciter damnari convivia partem humanitatis tollunt ab hominibus:
we must not think that Christianity does in the least clash with Humanity: Qui Putant hic simpliciter damnari Convivia partem humanitatis tollunt ab hominibus:
We find our Saviour at several Feasts, where probably there were rich men entertained, in that of John 2. where Christ found wine. I cannot think that at the Marriage of a Rulers Daughter, there should be none but poor, and lame, and blind to attend the Bride and Bridegroom;
We find our Saviour At several Feasts, where probably there were rich men entertained, in that of John 2. where christ found wine. I cannot think that At the Marriage of a Rulers Daughter, there should be none but poor, and lame, and blind to attend the Bride and Bridegroom;
so that the assertion remains undeniable, that Feasting is lawful. I dar'st not insist upon those inferences which might be made, by which the covetous worldling might be reproved, who is so far from Feasting others, that he starves himself.
so that the assertion remains undeniable, that Feasting is lawful. I Darest not insist upon those inferences which might be made, by which the covetous worldling might be reproved, who is so Far from Feasting Others, that he starves himself.
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And likewise the Austere Lives of the Popish Votaries, who deny themselves the lawful use of Gods Creatures, which he hath given on purpose to be received with Thanksgiving.
And likewise the Austere Lives of the Popish Votaries, who deny themselves the lawful use of God's Creatures, which he hath given on purpose to be received with Thanksgiving.
I hope, when you were pleased to invite me to this service, you did not expect that I should strain the sense of Scripture, to the gratifying of a luxurious appetite;
I hope, when you were pleased to invite me to this service, you did not expect that I should strain the sense of Scripture, to the gratifying of a luxurious appetite;
But that I should be your Monitor, a Prophet to warn you from God, for the prevention of those exorbitancies, whereof we are too apt at such a time to be guilty.
But that I should be your Monitor, a Prophet to warn you from God, for the prevention of those Extravagancies, whereof we Are too apt At such a time to be guilty.
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That you desire to imitate the Religious Customs in former times, 1 Kings 8. When the Priests took up the Ark before the Congregation, whilst the Feast was preparing;
That you desire to imitate the Religious Customs in former times, 1 Kings 8. When the Priests took up the Ark before the Congregation, while the Feast was preparing;
or that I should write after Nehemiahs copy, who devoutly read the Law of his God, on the day of his Feasting, Neh. 8.18. Give me leave therefore to speak to the second Observation, viz. Feasting is dangerous; it must not be without fear: The company of our Friends and Countrymen, must not cause us to forget that we are in the presence of God. This needs not damp our mirth in the least;
or that I should write After Nehemiah's copy, who devoutly read the Law of his God, on the day of his Feasting, Neh 8.18. Give me leave Therefore to speak to the second Observation, viz. Feasting is dangerous; it must not be without Fear: The company of our Friends and Countrymen, must not cause us to forget that we Are in the presence of God. This needs not damp our mirth in the least;
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the child may be merry in its fathers company; we may rejoyce, though it be with trembling, Psal. 2.11. or as the Common-Prayer Translation, Rejoyce unto him with reverence:
the child may be merry in its Father's company; we may rejoice, though it be with trembling, Psalm 2.11. or as the Common prayer translation, Rejoice unto him with Reverence:
If there were a Famine in the Land, it were most unchristian and unnatural for us to be Feasting, when many thousands are starving: to be faring Sumptuously and Deliciously,
If there were a Famine in the Land, it were most unchristian and unnatural for us to be Feasting, when many thousands Are starving: to be faring Sumptuously and Deliciously,
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when we should be continually thinking, that we hear the doleful noise of death-bed groans in every house excepting, (where they are all dead) If this great City were on Fire, it were horrid wickedness for us to be merry; when so many, on a sudden, are exposed to the cruelty of such an irresistable enemy:
when we should be continually thinking, that we hear the doleful noise of deathbed groans in every house excepting, (where they Are all dead) If this great city were on Fire, it were horrid wickedness for us to be merry; when so many, on a sudden, Are exposed to the cruelty of such an irresistible enemy:
or if it lay still in its ruines, it would not then be seemly to be walking (through that which was once a City) in our ranks, to the house of Feasting;
or if it lay still in its ruins, it would not then be seemly to be walking (through that which was once a city) in our ranks, to the house of Feasting;
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There is no Famine in the Land (unless it be of thankfulness to God for his abounding blessings) There is no complaining in our streets, unless it be by some unthankful monsters of an inopem copia; that plenty makes us poor;
There is no Famine in the Land (unless it be of thankfulness to God for his abounding blessings) There is no complaining in our streets, unless it be by Some unthankful monsters of an inopem copia; that plenty makes us poor;
Nor is there now a raging Plague, but the continuance of health to admiration. The City so replenished, that the streets complain not for want of passers by;
Nor is there now a raging Plague, but the Continuance of health to admiration. The city so replenished, that the streets complain not for want of passers by;
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yea, more then built, in some sense, if the computation of those fail not, who think that the cost already bestowed, would more then have finished it as it was.
yea, more then built, in Some sense, if the computation of those fail not, who think that the cost already bestowed, would more then have finished it as it was.
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It is said in the Book of Ezra, that at the re-building of the Temple, the old Priests and Levites (who had seen the former) wept, to see a narrower foundation laid,
It is said in the Book of Ezra, that At the rebuilding of the Temple, the old Priests and Levites (who had seen the former) wept, to see a narrower Foundation laid,
then was before, I may say by the rule of contraries, that had they seen a probability of a more magnificent Structure, they would have shouted as loud for Joy, as they Wept.
then was before, I may say by the Rule of contraries, that had they seen a probability of a more magnificent Structure, they would have shouted as loud for Joy, as they Wept.
the same word, which signifies spots, signifies, (as before I observ'd) Rocks in the Sea, because they are the receptacle of that mire and dirt, which a troubled Sea casts up;
the same word, which signifies spots, signifies, (as before I observed) Rocks in the Sea, Because they Are the receptacle of that mire and dirt, which a troubled Sea Cast up;
as very unpleasant, and unsavory company, who are like those in Tertullian, Tribubus ructantibus acessit aer, They crowd so great a quantity of the good creatures into their devouring paunches, that the filthy belchings of their foul stomachs annoys the Air, in which more temperate men are only fit to breath.
as very unpleasant, and unsavoury company, who Are like those in Tertullian, Tribubus ructantibus acessit aer, They crowd so great a quantity of the good creatures into their devouring paunches, that the filthy belchings of their foul stomachs annoys the Air, in which more temperate men Are only fit to breath.
and observe what a Metamorphosis the gluttony of the guess made, they sat down men, and they rose up horses, v. 8. they were fed horses, everyone neighed after his neighbors wife.
and observe what a Metamorphosis the gluttony of the guess made, they sat down men, and they rose up Horses, v. 8. they were fed Horses, everyone neighed After his neighbours wife.
but there was no fault found with it. In the 2 Sam 6.19. It is reckoned amongst the magnificent acts of David, that he feasted the people, and what was their entertainment;
but there was no fault found with it. In the 2 Same 6.19. It is reckoned among the magnificent acts of David, that he feasted the people, and what was their entertainment;
a Cake of bread, a good piece of flesh, and a Flagon of Wine: Josephus saith, he gave to every one a morsel of roasted meat, and a Cake fryed in the pan:
a Cake of bred, a good piece of Flesh, and a Flagon of Wine: Josephus Says, he gave to every one a morsel of roasted meat, and a Cake fried in the pan:
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2. Drunkenness is another, and a more abominable vice than the former, in that it more readily deprives man both of his God, his brethren, and himself; and yet some, Nabal like, cannot be merry, unless they be drunken: Feasting and drunkenness were together;
2. drunkenness is Another, and a more abominable vice than the former, in that it more readily deprives man both of his God, his brothers, and himself; and yet Some, Nabal like, cannot be merry, unless they be drunken: Feasting and Drunkenness were together;
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And when he had done Feasting, and being drunken, God took away, not the cloath, but the man: Nabal that Feasts like a Prince, and was drunk as a Beggar.
And when he had done Feasting, and being drunken, God took away, not the cloth, but the man: Nabal that Feasts like a Prince, and was drunk as a Beggar.
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This is the Emperour to which great men give place, and it strangely tyranizeth over them, insomuch, that if I did not know my duty better, (considering what an offence it is to the great God) I would ask you whether I might be so bold as to speak against it:
This is the Emperor to which great men give place, and it strangely tyrannizeth over them, insomuch, that if I did not know my duty better, (considering what an offence it is to the great God) I would ask you whither I might be so bold as to speak against it:
they are worse to him, than the Angel was to the Devil ( ver. 9. of this Epistle) who would not give ill words, railing accusations. And as to men I may say (respecting general concerns) it is the destruction of whole Families. That Country to which we belong, doth too apparently prove the truth of this;
they Are Worse to him, than the Angel was to the devil (for. 9. of this Epistle) who would not give ill words, railing accusations. And as to men I may say (respecting general concerns) it is the destruction of Whole Families. That Country to which we belong, does too apparently prove the truth of this;
that are able to give a reason almost for any thing, but their extravagancies, by which some of them have turned their bags into bottles; their money into wine; and I am sure that's the way (contrary to our Saviours miracle) to turn their wine into water.
that Are able to give a reason almost for any thing, but their extravagancies, by which Some of them have turned their bags into bottles; their money into wine; and I am sure that's the Way (contrary to our Saviors miracle) to turn their wine into water.
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What a sad condition doth this vice leave them in, their friend that honoured them, may make the Prophets Lamentation, they that did feed delicately are desolate,
What a sad condition does this vice leave them in, their friend that honoured them, may make the prophets Lamentation, they that did feed delicately Are desolate,
If the vice destroys the body of that person, as well as his estate (which too often happens) what a solitary Widow is there left? one whose Birth, Education,
If the vice Destroys the body of that person, as well as his estate (which too often happens) what a solitary Widow is there left? one whose Birth, Education,
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or else they may want Bread; or have very little to eat, because their Father had so much to drink. And this is the commendable vice that must not be found fault with;
or Else they may want Bred; or have very little to eat, Because their Father had so much to drink. And this is the commendable vice that must not be found fault with;
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In the midst of innocent mirth, the Devil commands his Trumpeter to sound a challenge, Bacchus ad arma vocat, (and unless some more sober person can tame the beast,
In the midst of innocent mirth, the devil commands his Trumpeter to found a challenge, Bacchus ad arma vocat, (and unless Some more Sobrium person can tame the beast,
The Love-Feasts were usually observed by Christians, as a Preparatory to the Blessed Sacrament, some say in imitation of Heathens, who used to Feast before their Sacrifices;
The Love-Feasts were usually observed by Christians, as a Preparatory to the Blessed Sacrament, Some say in imitation of heathens, who used to Feast before their Sacrifices;
Shall I not visit for these things? Questions in Scripture, are always of extraordinary importance: This may be considered, either as an appeal to mans judgment;
Shall I not visit for these things? Questions in Scripture, Are always of extraordinary importance: This may be considered, either as an appeal to men judgement;
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And thus I have done with the Second Particular, the Danger of Feasting: I hope you will consider what I have said, that the first may make us merry in the house of Feasting;
And thus I have done with the Second Particular, the Danger of Feasting: I hope you will Consider what I have said, that the First may make us merry in the house of Feasting;
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NONLATINALPHABET trahendo coenum macula est quae vestimento inhaerens illud deturpet, Zanch. NONLATINALPHABET non solum est glarea; id est, terrae species quae maculas relinquet sed etiam coneavum saxum in littore maris seu lavum ac stumina in quam concavitatem, tanquam in commune receptaculum sordes aquarum confluunt, Arist.
trahendo Coenum macula est Quae vestimento inhaerens illud deturpet, Zanchius non solum est glarea; id est, terrae species Quae maculas Relinquet sed etiam coneavum saxum in littore maris seu lavum ac stumina in quam concavitatem, tanquam in commune receptaculum sordes aquarum confluunt, Arist.
