Interest deposed, and truth restored, or, A word in season, delivered in two sermons the first at St. Maryes in Oxford, on the 24th of July, 1659, being the time of the assizes : as also of the fears and groans of the nation in the threatned, and expected ruin of the lawes, ministry, and universityes : the other preached lately before the honourable Societie of Lincolns-Inn / by Robert South ...
These two are both the Commanding and the Dividing Principles of all our Actions: For whosoever acts in opposition to one, it is alwaies in behalf of the other.
These two Are both the Commanding and the Dividing Principles of all our Actions: For whosoever acts in opposition to one, it is always in behalf of the other.
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and giving them a Commission, together with Instructions for the Execution of it. He would have them fully acquainted with the Nature and Extent of their Office;
and giving them a Commission, together with Instructions for the Execution of it. He would have them Fully acquainted with the Nature and Extent of their Office;
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Supposing (I conceive) that upon such an Undertaking, the more Learned his Ministers were, they would prove never the less faithfull. And thus having fitted them,
Supposing (I conceive) that upon such an Undertaking, the more Learned his Ministers were, they would prove never the less faithful. And thus having fitted them,
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and no less hard even to discerne some of them, possibly being under Sheeps cloathing; and so by the advantage of that dress, sooner felt than discovered:
and no less hard even to discern Some of them, possibly being under Sheep clothing; and so by the advantage of that dress, sooner felt than discovered:
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Innocence it is the best caution, and we may unite the expression, to be wise as a Serpent, is to be harmless as a Dove. Innocence, it is like polish'd Armour, it adorns, and it defends.
Innocence it is the best caution, and we may unite the expression, to be wise as a Serpent, is to be harmless as a Dove. Innocence, it is like polished Armour, it adorns, and it defends.
In summe, he tells them, that the opposition they should meet with, was the greatest imaginable, from the 16. to the 26. v. but in the ensuing verses he promises them an equall proportion of assistance;
In sum, he tells them, that the opposition they should meet with, was the greatest imaginable, from the 16. to the 26. v. but in the ensuing Verses he promises them an equal proportion of assistance;
which if it was not Argument of force enough to out-weigh the fore-mentioned discouragements, he casts into the Balance, the promise of a Reward to such as should Execute,
which if it was not Argument of force enough to outweigh the forementioned discouragements, he Cast into the Balance, the promise of a Reward to such as should Execute,
The Reward in the former verse, Whosoever shall confesse me before men, &c. the punishment in this, But whosoever shall deny. &c. As if by way of preoccupation he should have said, Well:
The Reward in the former verse, Whosoever shall confess me before men, etc. the punishment in this, But whosoever shall deny. etc. As if by Way of preoccupation he should have said, Well:
and peculiarly that in the 8 Mark 38. Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and my words, in this adulterous and sinfull generation, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed,
and peculiarly that in the 8 Mark 38. Whosoever Therefore shall be ashamed of me and my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed,
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1. What is here in the Text called a denying of Christ, is there termed a being ashamed of him, that is, in those words the Cause is expressed, and here the Effect:
1. What is Here in the Text called a denying of christ, is there termed a being ashamed of him, that is, in those words the Cause is expressed, and Here the Effect:
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The Terme Adulterous I conceive may cheifly relate to the Jewes who being nationally espoused to God by Covenant, every sinne of theirs was in a peculiar manner spirituall Adultery.
The Term Adulterous I conceive may chiefly relate to the Jews who being nationally espoused to God by Covenant, every sin of theirs was in a peculiar manner spiritual Adultery.
and what is the deniall here cheifly intended. 2. To shew what are the causes that induce men to a deniall of Christ and his truths. 3. To shew how farre a man may consult his safety in time of persecution, without denying Christ. 4. To shew what is imported in Christs denying us before his Father in Heaven. 5. To apply all to the present Occasion.
and what is the denial Here chiefly intended. 2. To show what Are the Causes that induce men to a denial of christ and his truths. 3. To show how Far a man may consult his safety in time of persecution, without denying christ. 4. To show what is imported in Christ denying us before his Father in Heaven. 5. To apply all to the present Occasion.
But before I enter upon these I must breifly premise this, that though the Text and the Doctrine run peremptory and absolute, Whosoever denyes Christ, shall assuredly be denyed by him :
But before I enter upon these I must briefly premise this, that though the Text and the Doctrine run peremptory and absolute, Whosoever Denies christ, shall assuredly be denied by him:
yet still there is a tacit condition in the words supposed, unless repentance intervene. For this and many other Scriptures, though as to their formall termes they are Absolute,
yet still there is a tacit condition in the words supposed, unless Repentance intervene. For this and many other Scriptures, though as to their formal terms they Are Absolute,
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This premised, I come now to discusse the first thing, viz. How many wayes Christ and his truths may be denyed, &c. Here first in generall I assert, that we may deny him in all those acts that are capable of being morally good or evill:
This premised, I come now to discuss the First thing, viz. How many ways christ and his truths may be denied, etc. Here First in general I assert, that we may deny him in all those acts that Are capable of being morally good or evil:
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those are the proper Scene in which we act our Confessions or denialls of him. Accordingly therefore all wayes of denying Christ, I shall comprise under these three.
those Are the proper Scene in which we act our Confessions or denials of him. Accordingly Therefore all ways of denying christ, I shall comprise under these three.
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why are they so much disputed? Indeed I believe if we trace these disputes to their originall cause we shall find, that they never sprung from a reluctancy in Reason to embrace them.
why Are they so much disputed? Indeed I believe if we trace these disputes to their original cause we shall find, that they never sprung from a reluctancy in Reason to embrace them.
if it is revealed by God, and we are certaine of the Revelation. These two supposed, these disputes must needs arise only from curiosity and singularity;
if it is revealed by God, and we Are certain of the Revelation. These two supposed, these disputes must needs arise only from curiosity and singularity;
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& derive the Letter from Christ, but the signification from themselves, they cannot be said properly to assent so much as to the words of the Scripture.
& derive the letter from christ, but the signification from themselves, they cannot be said properly to assent so much as to the words of the Scripture.
Whether those that hold the fundamentalls of faith, may deny Christ damnably, in respect of those superstructures and consequences that arise from them? I answer in breif, by fundamentall truths are understood, 1. Either such without the beleif of which we cannot be saved, or, 2. such, the beleif of which is sufficient to save:
Whither those that hold the fundamentals of faith, may deny christ damnably, in respect of those superstructures and consequences that arise from them? I answer in brief, by fundamental truths Are understood, 1. Either such without the belief of which we cannot be saved, or, 2. such, the belief of which is sufficient to save:
Thus the Jewes & the Pharisees denyed Christ. We know that this man is a sinner, Joh. 9.24. and a deceiver, Mat. 27.63. and he casts out devills, by the prince of the divells.
Thus the Jews & the Pharisees denied christ. We know that this man is a sinner, John 9.24. and a deceiver, Mathew 27.63. and he Cast out Devils, by the Prince of the Devils.
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and the cry of their great ones? If Godly, why doe they wallow and sleep in all the Carnalities of the world, under pretence of Christian liberty? Why doe they make religion ridiculous by pretending to Prophecy,
and the cry of their great ones? If Godly, why do they wallow and sleep in all the Carnalities of the world, under pretence of Christian liberty? Why do they make Religion ridiculous by pretending to Prophecy,
But it is an easie matter to commend patience, when there is no d•nger of any tryall, to extoll humility in the midst of honours, to begin a Fast after Dinner.
But it is an easy matter to commend patience, when there is no d•nger of any trial, to extol humility in the midst of honours, to begin a Fast After Dinner.
But O how Christ will deal with such persons when he shall draw forth all their Actions bare and stript from this deceiving vaile of their heavenly speeches!
But O how christ will deal with such Persons when he shall draw forth all their Actions bore and stripped from this deceiving veil of their heavenly Speeches!
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Answere 1. I conceive if the words are taken as they were particularly and personally directed to the Apostles upon the occasion of their mission to preach the Gospel,
Answer 1. I conceive if the words Are taken as they were particularly and personally directed to the Apostles upon the occasion of their mission to preach the Gospel,
and the reason to prove, that this was then principally intended, is this. Because this was the truth in those dayes cheifly opposed, and most disbeleived, as appeares,
and the reason to prove, that this was then principally intended, is this. Because this was the truth in those days chiefly opposed, and most disbeleived, as appears,
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and Baptisme was administred to such as did but profess this, 8 Acts 37, 38. And indeed as this one Aphorisme Iesus Christ is the Son of God, is Vertually and eminently the whole Gospel,
and Baptism was administered to such as did but profess this, 8 Acts 37, 38. And indeed as this one Aphorism Iesus christ is the Son of God, is Virtually and eminently the Whole Gospel,
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For he that acknowledges Christ to be the sonne of God, by the same does consequentially acknowledge that he is to be beleived and obeyed in whatsoever he does enjoyne and deliver to the sonnes of men:
For he that acknowledges christ to be the son of God, by the same does consequentially acknowledge that he is to be believed and obeyed in whatsoever he does enjoin and deliver to the Sons of men:
As for the manner of our denying the Deity of Christ here prohibited, I conceive it was by words and orall expressions verbally to deny, and dis-acknowledge it:
As for the manner of our denying the Deity of christ Here prohibited, I conceive it was by words and oral expressions verbally to deny, and disacknowledge it:
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for a deniall in judgment and practice, as such, is not alwayes before men. 2. Because it was such a deniall or confession of him as would appear in Preaching:
for a denial in judgement and practice, as such, is not always before men. 2. Because it was such a denial or Confessi of him as would appear in Preaching:
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and to all persons, though delivered only upon a particular occasion to the Apostles (as I suppose they are to be understood) so I think they comprehend all the Three wayes mentioned of confessing or denying Christ:
and to all Persons, though Delivered only upon a particular occasion to the Apostles (as I suppose they Are to be understood) so I think they comprehend all the Three ways mentioned of confessing or denying christ:
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but principally in respect of practice, and that 1. Because by this he is most honoured or dishonoured. 2. Because without this the other two cannot save. 3. Because those who are ready enough to confess him both in judgment and profession, are for the most part very prone to deny him shamefully in their doings.
but principally in respect of practice, and that 1. Because by this he is most honoured or dishonoured. 2. Because without this the other two cannot save. 3. Because those who Are ready enough to confess him both in judgement and profession, Are for the most part very prove to deny him shamefully in their doings.
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The Heathens derided the Christians, that still they required and pressed beleif, and well they might (say they) since the Articles of their Religion are so absurd, that upon Principles of Science they can never winne assent.
The heathens derided the Christians, that still they required and pressed belief, and well they might (say they) since the Articles of their Religion Are so absurd, that upon Principles of Science they can never win assent.
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It is easy to draw it forth and demonstrate, how upon this score the cheif Heresies that now are said to trouble the Church, doe oppose and deny the most important truths in Divinity.
It is easy to draw it forth and demonstrate, how upon this score the chief Heresies that now Are said to trouble the Church, do oppose and deny the most important truths in Divinity.
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What (saies he) can the same Person be God and man? the Creature and the Creator? can we ascribe such attributes to the same thing, whereof one implyes a Negation and a Contradiction of the other? Can he be also Finite and Infinite,
What (Says he) can the same Person be God and man? the Creature and the Creator? can we ascribe such attributes to the same thing, whereof one Implies a Negation and a Contradiction of the other? Can he be also Finite and Infinite,
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then Divinity? If we say that he must have bin God, because he was to mediate between us and God, by the same reason they will reply, we should need a Mediator between us and Christ, who is equally God, equally offended.
then Divinity? If we say that he must have been God, Because he was to mediate between us and God, by the same reason they will reply, we should need a Mediator between us and christ, who is equally God, equally offended.
and what is it else to require and need no satisfaction, then for one to satisfie himself? Next comes in the Denyer of the Decrees and free grace of God.
and what is it Else to require and need no satisfaction, then for one to satisfy himself? Next comes in the Denier of the Decrees and free grace of God.
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or place two contradictoryes in the same Will, and make the Will of his Purpose and Intention run counter to the Will of his Approbation? Hear another concerning the Scripture and Justification.
or place two contradictories in the same Will, and make the Will of his Purpose and Intention run counter to the Will of his Approbation? Hear Another Concerning the Scripture and Justification.
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if not (as we must say) is this to be Justified, to have that accounted yours, that is not yours? Put again, did you ever hear of any man made rich or wise by imputation? why then Righteous or Just? Now these seeming Paradoxes, attending Gospell truths, cause men of weak and prejudiced intellectualls to deny them,
if not (as we must say) is this to be Justified, to have that accounted yours, that is not yours? Put again, did you ever hear of any man made rich or wise by imputation? why then Righteous or Just? Now these seeming Paradoxes, attending Gospel truths, cause men of weak and prejudiced intellectuals to deny them,
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2. The Second thing causing men to deny the truths of Christ, is their, Vnprofitableness. And no wonder if here men forsake the truth and assert interest.
2. The Second thing causing men to deny the truths of christ, is their, Unprofitableness. And no wonder if Here men forsake the truth and assert Interest.
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or satisfie his hunger with a Notion? Did ever any one live upon Propositions? The Testimony of Brutus concerning vertue, is the apprhension of most concerning truth:
or satisfy his hunger with a Notion? Did ever any one live upon Propositions? The Testimony of Brutus Concerning virtue, is the apprhension of most Concerning truth:
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the reason was implyed in his condition, he was Captaine of the Host, and therefore he thought it reason good to bow to Rimmon, rather then endanger his place: better Bow, then Break.
the reason was employed in his condition, he was Captain of the Host, and Therefore he Thought it reason good to bow to Rimmon, rather then endanger his place: better Bow, then Break.
How Christ is made to truckle under the world, and how his truths are denyed and shuffled with for profit and pelfe, the clearest proof would be by Induction and Example.
How christ is made to truckle under the world, and how his truths Are denied and shuffled with for profit and pelf, the Clearest proof would be by Induction and Exampl.
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Christ is sometimes pleased to make the profession of himself costly, and a man cannot buy the truth but he must pay down his life and his dearest blood for it.
christ is sometime pleased to make the profession of himself costly, and a man cannot buy the truth but he must pay down his life and his dearest blood for it.
The first ages of the Church had a more abundant experience of this: Paul and the rest, what they planted by their Preaching, they watered with their blood.
The First ages of the Church had a more abundant experience of this: Paul and the rest, what they planted by their Preaching, they watered with their blood.
We know their usage was such as Christ foretold, he sent them to Wolves, and the common course then was Christianos ad Leones. For a man to give his name to Christianity in those dayes, was to list himself a Martyr,
We know their usage was such as christ foretold, he sent them to Wolves, and the Common course then was Christians and Leones. For a man to give his name to Christianity in those days, was to list himself a Martyr,
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Neither was it a single death only that then attended this profession, but the Terror and sharpnesse of it redoubled was in the manner and circumstance.
Neither was it a single death only that then attended this profession, but the Terror and sharpness of it redoubled was in the manner and circumstance.
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Wit and malice conspired to find out such tortures, such deaths, and those of such incredible anguish, that only the manner of dying was the Punishment, Death it self the deliverance.
Wit and malice conspired to find out such tortures, such death's, and those of such incredible anguish, that only the manner of dying was the Punishment, Death it self the deliverance.
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To be a Martyr signifies only to witness the truth of Christ, but the witnessing of the truth was then so generally attended with this Event, that Martyrdome now signifies not only to witness, but to witness by death.
To be a Martyr signifies only to witness the truth of christ, but the witnessing of the truth was then so generally attended with this Event, that Martyrdom now signifies not only to witness, but to witness by death.
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The word besides its own signification importing their practice: And since Christians have been freed from Heathens, Christians themselves have turned Persecutors.
The word beside its own signification importing their practice: And since Christians have been freed from heathens, Christians themselves have turned Persecutors.
Now when Christ and truth are upon these termes, that men cannot confesse him, but upon paine of death, the reason of their Apostacy and Deniall is clear, men will be Wise and leave Truth and misery to such as love it, they are resolved to be Cunning, let others run the hazard of being Sincere.
Now when christ and truth Are upon these terms, that men cannot confess him, but upon pain of death, the reason of their Apostasy and Denial is clear, men will be Wise and leave Truth and misery to such as love it, they Are resolved to be Cunning, let Others run the hazard of being Sincere.
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and a Sacrifice to his own rashness. Martyrdome is stampt such onely by Gods command; and hee that ventures upon it without a Call, must endure it without a Reward:
and a Sacrifice to his own rashness. Martyrdom is stamped such only by God's command; and he that ventures upon it without a Call, must endure it without a Reward:
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But now to shew when it is our duty, and when unlawfull to take these courses, by some generall rule of a perpetual, never-failing truth, none ever would yet presume:
But now to show when it is our duty, and when unlawful to take these courses, by Some general Rule of a perpetual, never-failing truth, none ever would yet presume:
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For, as Aristotle saies, We are not to expect Demonstrations in Ethicks, or Politicks; nor to build certain rules upon the contingency of humane Actions :
For, as Aristotle Says, We Are not to expect Demonstrations in Ethics, or Politics; nor to built certain rules upon the contingency of humane Actions:
So, in as much as our flying from Persecution, our confessing, or concealing persecuted Truths, vary and change their very nature, according to different circumstances of time, place,
So, in as much as our flying from Persecution, our confessing, or concealing persecuted Truths, vary and change their very nature, according to different Circumstances of time, place,
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And were it put to my choice, J think I should chuse rather with spitting and scorn to be tumbled into the dust in blood, bearing witness to any known Truth of our dear Lord,
And were it put to my choice, J think I should choose rather with spitting and scorn to be tumbled into the dust in blood, bearing witness to any known Truth of our dear Lord,
And here we will consider: 1. The Action it self, He will deny them. 2. The Circumstance of the Action, Hee will deny them before his Father, aad the holy Angels. 1. Concerning the first;
And Here we will Consider: 1. The Actium it self, He will deny them. 2. The Circumstance of the Actium, He will deny them before his Father, and the holy Angels. 1. Concerning the First;
if there was so much dread in his looks when he stood as Prisoner, how much greater will it bee when he sits as a Judge? If it was so fearfull when he looked his Denyer into Repentance, what will it be when he shall look him into Destruction? Believe it,
if there was so much dread in his looks when he stood as Prisoner, how much greater will it be when he sits as a Judge? If it was so fearful when he looked his Denier into Repentance, what will it be when he shall look him into Destruction? Believe it,
when we shall hear an Accusation from an Advocate, our Eternall doome from our Intercessour, it will convince us that a Denyall of Christ is something more than a few transitory words:
when we shall hear an Accusation from an Advocate, our Eternal doom from our Intercessor, it will convince us that a Denial of christ is something more than a few transitory words:
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What trembling, what out-cries, what astonishment will there be upon the pronouncing this Sentence! Every word will come upon the sinner like an Arrow striking through his reines;
What trembling, what Outcries, what astonishment will there be upon the pronouncing this Sentence! Every word will come upon the sinner like an Arrow striking through his reins;
Could I give you a lively representation of guilt and horrour on this hand, and paint out eternall wrath, decypher eternall vengeance on the other, then might J shew you the condition of a sinner hearing himself denyed by Christ:
Could I give you a lively representation of guilt and horror on this hand, and paint out Eternal wrath, decipher Eternal vengeance on the other, then might J show you the condition of a sinner hearing himself denied by christ:
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unless wee can imagine, that those whom Mercy has condemned, Justice will absolve. 2. For the Circumstance, He will deny us before his Father, and the holy Angels.
unless we can imagine, that those whom Mercy has condemned, justice will absolve. 2. For the Circumstance, He will deny us before his Father, and the holy Angels.
And it is not to be questioned, but when they come to explaine this principle, by putting it into execution, there will be but few that have estates at present,
And it is not to be questioned, but when they come to explain this principle, by putting it into execution, there will be but few that have estates At present,
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And as for their discouragements in the Courts of the Law, I shall onely note this, that for these many years last past, it has been the constant observation of all, that if a Minister had a Cause depending in the Court, it was ten to one but it went against him.
And as for their discouragements in the Courts of the Law, I shall only note this, that for these many Years last past, it has been the constant observation of all, that if a Minister had a Cause depending in the Court, it was ten to one but it went against him.
but if it be thus used to undermine Christ in his Servants, beware that such Judgements passed upon them, doe not fetch down Gods Judgements upon the Land;
but if it be thus used to undermine christ in his Servants, beware that such Judgments passed upon them, do not fetch down God's Judgments upon the Land;
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as it is easie to Prognosticate from those many worthy Petitions preferred against them, for which the well-affected Petitioners will one day receive but small Thanks from the Court of Heaven.
as it is easy to Prognosticate from those many worthy Petitions preferred against them, for which the Well-affected Petitioners will one day receive but small Thanks from the Court of Heaven.
whose infamy is not so great, but it is sometimes less then his perill. A Coward does not allwayes scape with disgrace, but sometimes also he loses his life:
whose infamy is not so great, but it is sometime less then his peril. A Coward does not always escape with disgrace, but sometime also he loses his life:
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or rather notorious, for two things; Usurpation of Government, and Innovation of Religion. 'Tis confessed, the former is expresly said to have been from God;
or rather notorious, for two things; Usurpation of Government, and Innovation of Religion. It's confessed, the former is expressly said to have been from God;
And therefore the Advancement and Scepter of Ieroboam was in that Sense onely the work of God, in which it is said, 3 Amos 6. that there is no evill in the City which the Lord has not done.
And Therefore the Advancement and Sceptre of Jeroboam was in that Sense only the work of God, in which it is said, 3 Amos 6. that there is no evil in the city which the Lord has not done.
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Whereupon the King took counsel, and made two Calves of Gold, and said unto them, it is too much for you to goe up to Ierusalem, behold thy Gods O Israel.
Whereupon the King took counsel, and made two Calves of Gold, and said unto them, it is too much for you to go up to Ierusalem, behold thy God's Oh Israel.
and therefore strictly enjoyne, that none henceforth presume to repaire to the Temple at Ierusalem, especially since God is not tyed to any place or form of Worship;
and Therefore strictly enjoin, that none henceforth presume to repair to the Temple At Ierusalem, especially since God is not tied to any place or from of Worship;
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therefore both for the ease of the people, as also for the advancement of Religion, we require and command, that all henceforth forth forbear going up to Ierusalem.
Therefore both for the ease of the people, as also for the advancement of Religion, we require and command, that all henceforth forth forbear going up to Ierusalem.
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Questionless these, and such other Reasons the Impostor used to insinuate his devout Idolatry. And thus the Calves were set up, to which Oxen must be sacrificed;
Questionless these, and such other Reasons the Impostor used to insinuate his devout Idolatry. And thus the Calves were Set up, to which Oxen must be sacrificed;
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Hereupon to the Calves he addes a Commission, for the approving, trying, and admitting the Rascality and lowest of the people to minister in that service:
Hereupon to the Calves he adds a Commission, for the approving, trying, and admitting the Rascality and lowest of the people to minister in that service:
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and so countenances by his example, what he had enjoyned by his command, in the 1. v. of this chapter, And Ieroboam stood by the Altar to burne Incense.
and so countenances by his Exampl, what he had enjoined by his command, in the 1. v. of this chapter, And Jeroboam stood by the Altar to burn Incense.
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But Ieroboam rested not here, but while he was busie in his work, and a Prophet immediately sent by God declares against his Idolatry, he endeavours to seize upon,
But Jeroboam rested not Here, but while he was busy in his work, and a Prophet immediately sent by God declares against his Idolatry, he endeavours to seize upon,
But it was a natural transition, and no wayes wonderful to see him that stood affronting God with false Incense in the right hand, persecute with the left,
But it was a natural transition, and no ways wondered to see him that stood affronting God with false Incense in the right hand, persecute with the left,
Now if we lay all these things together, and consider the parts, rise, and degrees of his sinne, we shall find, that it was not for nothing, that the Spirit of God,
Now if we lay all these things together, and Consider the parts, rise, and Degrees of his sin, we shall find, that it was not for nothing, that the Spirit of God,
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Hence nothing so frequent, as for the Spirit of God to expresse wicked, irreligious Kings, by comparing them to Ahab or Ieroboam. It being usuall to make the first and most eminent in any kind, not onely the Standard for Comparison,
Hence nothing so frequent, as for the Spirit of God to express wicked, irreligious Kings, by comparing them to Ahab or Jeroboam. It being usual to make the First and most eminent in any kind, not only the Standard for Comparison,
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And as Dionysius Vossius observes in his Notes upon Moses Maimonides, the first way that was used, long before Temples were either built, or thought lawfull.
And as Dionysius Voss observes in his Notes upon Moses Maimonides, the First Way that was used, long before Temples were either built, or Thought lawful.
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as absolutely and alwaies unlawfull in it selfe, but onely after the Temple was built, and that God had professed to put his Name in that place, and no other:
as absolutely and always unlawful in it self, but only After the Temple was built, and that God had professed to put his Name in that place, and no other:
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Therefore what was lawfull in the practice of Samuel and Solomon before the Temple was in being, was now detestable in Ieroboam, since it was constituted by God the onely place for his Worship.
Therefore what was lawful in the practice of Samuel and Solomon before the Temple was in being, was now detestable in Jeroboam, since it was constituted by God the only place for his Worship.
Because the Apostles and Primitive Christians preached in houses, and had onely private meetings, in regard they were under Persecution, and had no Churches;
Because the Apostles and Primitive Christians preached in houses, and had only private meetings, in regard they were under Persecution, and had no Churches;
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The Hebrew word which we render to Consecrate, signifies to fill the hand, which indeed imports the manner of Consecration, which was done by filling the hand:
The Hebrew word which we render to Consecrate, signifies to fill the hand, which indeed imports the manner of Consecration, which was done by filling the hand:
As our Ordination in the Christian Church, is said to have been heretofore transacted by the Bishops delivering of the Bible into the hands of him that was to be ordained, whereby he received power Ministerially to dispense the Mysteries contained in it,
As our Ordination in the Christian Church, is said to have been heretofore transacted by the Bishops delivering of the bible into the hands of him that was to be ordained, whereby he received power Ministerially to dispense the Mysteres contained in it,
There remains nothing else to be explained in the words, I shall therefore now draw forth the sense of them in these two Propositions, 1. The surest means to strengthen,
There remains nothing Else to be explained in the words, I shall Therefore now draw forth the sense of them in these two Propositions, 1. The Surest means to strengthen,
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1. For the truth of it, it is abundantly evinced from all Records both of Divine and Prophane History, in which he that runs may read he ruine of the State in the Destruction of the Church,
1. For the truth of it, it is abundantly evinced from all Records both of Divine and Profane History, in which he that runs may read he ruin of the State in the Destruction of the Church,
For since there is a naturall reluctancy between the Judgment and the Appetite, the former respecting what is honest, the latter what is pleasing, which two qualifications seldome concurre in the same thing,
For since there is a natural reluctancy between the Judgement and the Appetite, the former respecting what is honest, the latter what is pleasing, which two qualifications seldom concur in the same thing,
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Now therefore that which proposes the greatest, and most sutable rewards to obedience, & the greatest terrors & punishments to Disobedience, doubtless is the most likely to enforce one, and prevent the other.
Now Therefore that which proposes the greatest, and most suitable rewards to Obedience, & the greatest terrors & punishments to Disobedience, doubtless is the most likely to enforce one, and prevent the other.
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I say these two things, eternall happiness & eternall misery, meeting with a perswasion that the soul is immortall, are without controversy of all others, the first the most desireable,
I say these two things, Eternal happiness & Eternal misery, meeting with a persuasion that the soul is immortal, Are without controversy of all Others, the First the most desirable,
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Were not these frequently thundred into the understandings of men, the Magistrate might enact, order and proclaime, Proclamations might be hung upon Walls and Posts,
Were not these frequently thundered into the understandings of men, the Magistrate might enact, order and proclaim, Proclamations might be hung upon Walls and Posts,
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and not be discovered, what humane lawes could hinder him, which he knowes cannot inflict any penalty, where they can make no discovery? But Religion assures him, that no sin,
and not be discovered, what humane laws could hinder him, which he knows cannot inflict any penalty, where they can make no discovery? But Religion assures him, that no since,
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I say, if while a man is acting his will towards sin, he should also thus act his reason, to despise death, where would be the terror of the Magistrate, who can neither threaten or inflict any more? Hence an old Malefactor in his Execution, at the Gallowes made no other confession but this;
I say, if while a man is acting his will towards since, he should also thus act his reason, to despise death, where would be the terror of the Magistrate, who can neither threaten or inflict any more? Hence an old Malefactor in his Execution, At the Gallows made no other Confessi but this;
but because it was their office to dispence Religion, they were diffused over all the Tribes, that they might be continually preaching to the rest, their duty to God, which is the most effectuall way, to dispose them to Obedience to man:
but Because it was their office to dispense Religion, they were diffused over all the Tribes, that they might be continually preaching to the rest, their duty to God, which is the most effectual Way, to dispose them to obedience to man:
for he that truely feares God cannot despise the Magistrate. Yea so near is the connexion between the Civill state, and the Religious, that heretofore,
for he that truly fears God cannot despise the Magistrate. Yea so near is the connexion between the Civil state, and the Religious, that heretofore,
if you look upon well regulated, civilized, heathen Nations, you will find the Goverment and the Preisthood united in the same Person: Anius Rexidem hominum, Phaebique Sacerdos.
if you look upon well regulated, civilized, heathen nations, you will find the Government and the Priesthood united in the same Person: Anius Rexidem hominum, Phaebique Sacerdos.
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when he took the Kingly Goverment upon himself, by his own choice, seconded by Divine institution, vested the Preisthood in his brother Aaron, both whose concernments were so coupled, that if Nature had not,
when he took the Kingly Government upon himself, by his own choice, seconded by Divine Institution, vested the Priesthood in his brother Aaron, both whose concernments were so coupled, that if Nature had not,
or with the happy or miserable state of the Soul after death, & therefore this availes little to procute obedience, and consequently to advance Goverment. I answer by concession:
or with the happy or miserable state of the Soul After death, & Therefore this avails little to procute Obedience, and consequently to advance Government. I answer by concession:
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but the Unprepossessed on the one hand, and the Well disposed on the other, who both together make much the major part of the world, are very apt to be affected with a due fear of these things:
but the Unprepossessed on the one hand, and the Well disposed on the other, who both together make much the Major part of the world, Are very apt to be affected with a due Fear of these things:
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& Religion accomodating it self to the Generality, though not to every particular temper, sufficiently secures Government, in as much as that stands or falls according to the Behaviour of the Multitude.
& Religion accommodating it self to the Generality, though not to every particular temper, sufficiently secures Government, in as much as that Stands or falls according to the Behaviour of the Multitude.
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Wherefore, having proved the dependance of Government upon Religion, J shall now demonstrate, That the safety of Governement depends upon the Truth of Religion.
Wherefore, having proved the dependence of Government upon Religion, J shall now demonstrate, That the safety of Government depends upon the Truth of Religion.
and so much as any Religion has of Falsity, it loses of strength and existence. Falsity it gains Authority onely from Ignorance, and therefore is in danger to be known;
and so much as any Religion has of Falsity, it loses of strength and existence. Falsity it gains authority only from Ignorance, and Therefore is in danger to be known;
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And men will then not onely cast off Obedience to the Civill Magistrate, but they will doe it with disdaine and rage, that they have been deceived so long,
And men will then not only cast off obedience to the Civil Magistrate, but they will do it with disdain and rage, that they have been deceived so long,
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'Tis not to be doubted, but the absurdity of Ieroboams Calves, made many Israelites turne subjects to Rehoboams Government, that they might be Proselytes to his Religion.
It's not to be doubted, but the absurdity of Ieroboams Calves, made many Israelites turn subject's to Rehoboams Government, that they might be Proselytes to his Religion.
But you will say, What Government more sure and absolute than the Turkish, and yet what Religion more false? Therefore certainly Government may stand sure and strong, be the Religion professed never so absurd.
But you will say, What Government more sure and absolute than the Turkish, and yet what Religion more false? Therefore Certainly Government may stand sure and strong, be the Religion professed never so absurd.
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as we see it happens in the Turks, the best part of whose Policy, supposing the Absurdity of their Religion, is this, that they prohibit schooles of Learning;
as we see it happens in the Turks, the best part of whose Policy, supposing the Absurdity of their Religion, is this, that they prohibit Schools of Learning;
for, Mahomet, having promised to come, and visit his Followers, and translate them to Paradise after a thousand years, this being expired, many of the Persians beganne to doubt and smell the cheat, till the Mufti or cheif Priest told them, that it was a mistake in the figure,
for, Mahomet, having promised to come, and visit his Followers, and translate them to Paradise After a thousand Years, this being expired, many of the Persians began to doubt and smell the cheat, till the Mufti or chief Priest told them, that it was a mistake in the figure,
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Hence Machiavel himself, in his Animadversions upon Livy, makes it appear, that the Weaknesse of Italy, which was once so strong, was caused by the corrupt practises of the Papacy, in depraving,
Hence Machiavel himself, in his Animadversions upon Livy, makes it appear, that the Weakness of Italy, which was once so strong, was caused by the corrupt practises of the Papacy, in depraving,
and misusing Religion to that purpose, which he, though himself a Papist, sayes could not have hapned, had the Christian Religion been kept in its first, and native simplicity.
and misusing Religion to that purpose, which he, though himself a Papist, Says could not have happened, had the Christian Religion been kept in its First, and native simplicity.
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1. If Government depends upon Religion, then this shews the pestilential design of those that attempt to disjoyn the Civil and Ecclesiastical Interests, setting the latter wholly out of the Tuition of the former.
1. If Government depends upon Religion, then this shows the pestilential Design of those that attempt to disjoin the Civil and Ecclesiastical Interests, setting the latter wholly out of the Tuition of the former.
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The Ministery will be one day found according to Christs word, the salt of the earth, the only thing that keeps Societies of men from stench and corruption.
The Ministry will be one day found according to Christ word, the salt of the earth, the only thing that keeps Societies of men from stench and corruption.
as it is in a Building, where the upper part is supported by the lower; the Church resembling the Foundation, which indeed is the lowest part, but the most considerable.
as it is in a Building, where the upper part is supported by the lower; the Church resembling the Foundation, which indeed is the lowest part, but the most considerable.
when the Priests perswaded them, that whoever dyed in that Expedition was a Martyr? Those that will not be convinced what a help this is to the Magistracy, would find how considerable it is,
when the Priests persuaded them, that whoever died in that Expedition was a Martyr? Those that will not be convinced what a help this is to the Magistracy, would find how considerable it is,
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For I have read heretofore of some, that having conceived an irreconcileable hatred of the Civil M•gistrate, prevailed with men so farre, that they went to resist him even out of conscience,
For I have read heretofore of Some, that having conceived an Irreconcilable hatred of the Civil M•gistrate, prevailed with men so Far, that they went to resist him even out of conscience,
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2. If the safety of Government is founded upon the truth of Religion, then this shews the danger of any thing that may make even the true Religion suspected to be false.
2. If the safety of Government is founded upon the truth of Religion, then this shows the danger of any thing that may make even the true Religion suspected to be false.
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In the first of Queen Mary, the Protestant Religion was persecuted with Fire and Faggot, by Law and publick counsel, of the same persons, who had so lately established it.
In the First of Queen Marry, the Protestant Religion was persecuted with Fire and Faggot, by Law and public counsel, of the same Persons, who had so lately established it.
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Upon the coming in of Queen Elizabeth, Religion was changed again, and within a few daies the publick Council of the Nation made it death for a Priest to convert any man to that Religion, which before with so much eagerness of Zeal had been restored.
Upon the coming in of Queen Elizabeth, Religion was changed again, and within a few days the public Council of the nation made it death for a Priest to convert any man to that Religion, which before with so much eagerness of Zeal had been restored.
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So that it is observed by an Author, that in the space of twelve years there were four changes about Religion made in England, & that by the publick Councill,
So that it is observed by an Author, that in the Molle of twelve Years there were four changes about Religion made in England, & that by the public Council,
Nor, though we may satisfie our own consciences in what we professe, to repell and cleare off the objections of the rational world about us, which not being interested in our Changes as we are, will not judge of them as we judge:
Nor, though we may satisfy our own Consciences in what we profess, to repel and clear off the objections of the rational world about us, which not being interested in our Changes as we Are, will not judge of them as we judge:
against which New Lights, suddain Impulses of the Spirit, Extraordinary Calls, will be but weak arguments to prove any thing but the madnesse of those that use them,
against which New Lights, sudden Impulses of the Spirit, Extraordinary Calls, will be but weak Arguments to prove any thing but the madness of those that use them,
Thus much for the first Doctrine, J proceed now to the second, viz. That the next, and most effectuall way to destroy Religion, is to Embase the Teachers and Dispencers of it.
Thus much for the First Doctrine, J proceed now to the second, viz. That the next, and most effectual Way to destroy Religion, is to Embase the Teachers and Dispencers of it.
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In the handling of this J shall shew, 1. How the Dispensers of Religion, the Ministers of the Word are embased or rendred vile. 2. How the Embasing or Vilifying them is a means to destroy Religion.
In the handling of this J shall show, 1. How the Dispensers of Religion, the Ministers of the Word Are embased or rendered vile. 2. How the Embasing or Vilifying them is a means to destroy Religion.
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It is strange since the Priests Office heretofore was alwaies Splendid, and almost Regall, that it is now looked upon as a piece of Religion, to make it low and sordid.
It is strange since the Priests Office heretofore was always Splendid, and almost Regal, that it is now looked upon as a piece of Religion, to make it low and sordid.
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hence, though wee translanslate it Priest of On, 41 Gen. 45. and Priest of Midian, 3 Exod. 1. and, as it is with the People so with the Priest, 24 Isa. 2. Iunius and Tremellius render all these places not by Sacerdos, Priest,
hence, though we translanslate it Priest of On, 41 Gen. 45. and Priest of Midian, 3 Exod 1. and, as it is with the People so with the Priest, 24 Isaiah 2. Iunius and Tremellius render all these places not by Sacerdos, Priest,
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NONLATINALPHABET it was the Title of the Christian Caesars, correspondent to the Latine Augustus, and it is derived from the same word that NONLATINALPHABET, cultus, •es sacra, or sacrificium. And it is usuall in our Language to make Sacred, an Epithete to Ma•esty: there was a certaine Royalty in things Sacred.
it was the Title of the Christian Caesars, correspondent to the Latin Augustus, and it is derived from the same word that, cultus, •es sacra, or Sacrificium. And it is usual in our Language to make Sacred, an Epithet to Ma•esty: there was a certain Royalty in things Sacred.
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Hence the Apostles, who I thinke was no Enemy to the simplicity of the Gospel, speaks of a Royall Priesthood, 1 Pet. 2.9 which shews at least, that there is no contradiction or impiety in those tearmes.
Hence the Apostles, who I think was no Enemy to the simplicity of the Gospel, speaks of a Royal Priesthood, 1 Pet. 2.9 which shows At least, that there is no contradiction or impiety in those terms.
And we know that such Rule and Dignity belonged at first to the Masters of Families, that that they had Ius vitae & necis, jurisdiction and power of Life and Death in their own Family,
And we know that such Rule and Dignity belonged At First to the Masters of Families, that that they had Just vitae & necis, jurisdiction and power of Life and Death in their own Family,
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Kings and Priests are still mentioned together, in the 2 Lamen. 6. The Lord hath dispised in the indignation of his Anger, the King and the Priest, 5 Hosea 2, Hear O Priests, and give ear O house of the King.
Kings and Priests Are still mentioned together, in the 2 Lamen. 6. The Lord hath despised in the Indignation of his Anger, the King and the Priest, 5 Hosea 2, Hear Oh Priests, and give ear Oh house of the King.
To Holy Writ we might adde the Testimony of Iosephus of next Authority to it in things concerning the Jews, who in sundry places of his History, sets forth the Dignity of the Priests,
To Holy Writ we might add the Testimony of Iosephus of next authority to it in things Concerning the jews, who in sundry places of his History, sets forth the Dignity of the Priests,
and in his second Book against Appion the Grammarian, he has these words, NONLATINALPHABET, the Priests were constituted Judges of all doubtfull causes.
and in his second Book against Appion the Grammarian, he has these words,, the Priests were constituted Judges of all doubtful Causes.
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Synesius in his 57 Epist. having shewen the generall Practise of Antiquity, NONLATINALPHABET, gives an instance in the Jews and Egyptians, who for a many Ages, NONLATINALPHABET, had no other Kings but Priests.
Synesius in his 57 Epistle having shown the general practice of Antiquity,, gives an instance in the jews and egyptians, who for a many Ages,, had no other Kings but Priests.
Tum Sacerdotibus creandis animum adjecit, quamquàm ipse plurima sacra obibat, but when he made Priests, hee gave them a dignity almost the same with himself.
Tum Sacerdotibus creandis animum adjecit, quamquàm ipse Many sacra obibat, but when he made Priests, he gave them a dignity almost the same with himself.
Hence Iuvenal in his 2. Sat. mentions the Priesthood of Mars, as one of the most Honourable places in Rome. And Iul. Caesar who was chose Priest in his minority, thought it not below him to continue the same Office when he was Created absolute Governour of Rome under the name of Perpetuall Dictator.
Hence Juvenal in his 2. Sat. mentions the Priesthood of Mars, as one of the most Honourable places in Room. And July Caesar who was chosen Priest in his minority, Thought it not below him to continue the same Office when he was Created absolute Governor of Room under the name of Perpetual Dictator.
Adde to these the Practise of the Gaules mentioned by Caesar in his 6. Book de Bello Gallico, where he saies of the Druides, who were their Priests, that they did judge de omnibus ferè controversiis publicis privatisque.
Add to these the practice of the Gauls mentioned by Caesar in his 6. Book de Bello Gallico, where he Says of the Druids, who were their Priests, that they did judge de omnibus ferè controversiis publicis privatisque.
It was so indeed by the malice and persecution of the Heathen Princes, but what does this argue or inferre for a low, dejected Ministery in a flourishing State, which professes to encourage Christianity? But to dash this cavill, read but the practise of Christian Emperours and Kings all along down from the time of Constantine, in what respect, what honour and splendour they treated the Ministers,
It was so indeed by the malice and persecution of the Heathen Princes, but what does this argue or infer for a low, dejected Ministry in a flourishing State, which Professes to encourage Christianity? But to dash this cavil, read but the practice of Christian emperors and Kings all along down from the time of Constantine, in what respect, what honour and splendour they treated the Ministers,
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and then let our adversaries produce their puny, pittifull Arguments for the contrary, against the generall, clear, undoubted vogue and current of all Antiquity.
and then let our Adversaries produce their puny, pitiful Arguments for the contrary, against the general, clear, undoubted vogue and current of all Antiquity.
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And thus much concerning the first way of Debasing the Ministers and Ministery. 2. The second way is by admitting Ignorant, Sordid, Illiterate persons to this Function.
And thus much Concerning the First Way of Debasing the Ministers and Ministry. 2. The second Way is by admitting Ignorant, Sordid, Illiterate Persons to this Function.
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but certainly then, he has much lesse need of his Ignorance, and ill Behaviour. It is a sad thing when all other Employments shall empty themselves into the Ministery:
but Certainly then, he has much less need of his Ignorance, and ill Behaviour. It is a sad thing when all other Employments shall empty themselves into the Ministry:
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or like those of Ely's Race, 1 Sam. 2.36. that should come crouching, and seek to be put into the Priests Office, that they might eat a piece of Bread.
or like those of Ely's Raze, 1 Sam. 2.36. that should come crouching, and seek to be put into the Priests Office, that they might eat a piece of Bred.
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Heretofore there was required splendour of Parentage to recommend any one to the Priesthood, as Iosephus witnesses in a Treatise that he wrote of his owne Life;
Heretofore there was required splendour of Parentage to recommend any one to the Priesthood, as Iosephus Witnesses in a Treatise that he wrote of his own Life;
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Doubtlesse many rejected Christ, upon this thought, that he was the Carpenters Sonne, who would have embraced him, had they known him to have been the Sonne of David. The preferring undeserving persons to this great se•vice, was eminently Ieroboams Sin;
Doubtless many rejected christ, upon this Thought, that he was the Carpenters Son, who would have embraced him, had they known him to have been the Son of David. The preferring undeserving Persons to this great se•vice, was eminently Ieroboams since;
and Qualities no wayes Ministeriall? Whiles Friends, Faction, Well-meaning, and little Understanding, have been Accomplishments beyond Study and the University;
and Qualities not ways Ministerial? While Friends, Faction, Well-meaning, and little Understanding, have been Accomplishments beyond Study and the university;
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as being the onely Calling that they could profess, without serving an Apprentiship. Hence also we have had those that could Preach Sermons, but not Defend them.
as being the only Calling that they could profess, without serving an Apprenticeship. Hence also we have had those that could Preach Sermons, but not Defend them.
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Had indeed the Old Leviticall Hierarchy still continued, in which it was part of the Ministerial Office to slay the Sacrifices, to cleanse the Vessels, to scoure the Flesh-forks, to sweep the Temple,
Had indeed the Old Levitical Hierarchy still continued, in which it was part of the Ministerial Office to slay the Sacrifices, to cleanse the Vessels, to scour the Flesh-forks, to sweep the Temple,
as to inform mens judgements, and move their affections, to resolve difficult places of Scripture, to decide and clear off Controversies, I cannot see how to be a Butcher, Scavinger,
as to inform men's Judgments, and move their affections, to resolve difficult places of Scripture, to decide and clear off Controversies, I cannot see how to be a Butcher, Scavinger,
But as unfit as they were, yet to clear a way for such into the Ministery, wee have had almost all Sermons full of gibes and scoffs at Humane Learning.
But as unfit as they were, yet to clear a Way for such into the Ministry, we have had almost all Sermons full of gibes and scoffs At Humane Learning.
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Away with vain Philosophy, with the disputer of this world, and the enticing words of mans wisdome, and set up the foolishnesse of Preaching, the simplicity of the Gospel :
Away with vain Philosophy, with the disputer of this world, and the enticing words of men Wisdom, and Set up the foolishness of Preaching, the simplicity of the Gospel:
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by forcing the Words of the Scripture from the sense, and then haling them to the worst of Drudgeries, to set a Ius Divinum upon Ignorance and Imperfection,
by forcing the Words of the Scripture from the sense, and then haling them to the worst of Drudgeries, to Set a Just Divinum upon Ignorance and Imperfection,
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Hereupon the Ignorant have took heart to venture upon this great Calling, and instead of cutting their way to it, according to the usuall course, through the Knowledge of the Tongues, the Study of Philosophy, School-divinity, the Fathers and Councils, they have taken another,
Hereupon the Ignorant have took heart to venture upon this great Calling, and instead of cutting their Way to it, according to the usual course, through the Knowledge of the Tongues, the Study of Philosophy, School-divinity, the Father's and Councils, they have taken Another,
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and a shorter Cut, and having read perhaps a Treatise or two upon the heart, the bruised Reed, the Crums of Comfort, Wollebius in English, and some such other little Authors, the usuall Furniture of Old Womens Closets, they have set forth as accomplished Divines,
and a shorter cut, and having read perhaps a Treatise or two upon the heart, the Bruised Reed, the Crumbs of Comfort, Wollebius in English, and Some such other little Authors, the usual Furniture of Old Women's Closets, they have Set forth as accomplished Divines,
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namely, by entrusting the Ministery with raw, unlearned, ill-bred Persons, so that what Solomon speaks of a Proverb in the mouth of a Fool, the same may be said of the Ministery vested in them, that it is like a Pearle in a swines snout.
namely, by entrusting the Ministry with raw, unlearned, ill-bred Persons, so that what Solomon speaks of a Proverb in the Mouth of a Fool, the same may be said of the Ministry vested in them, that it is like a Pearl in a Swine snout.
And wee must know, that the least degree of Contempt weakens Religion, because it is absolutely contrary to the nature of it, Religion properly consisting in a Reverentiall Esteem of things Sacred.
And we must know, that the least degree of Contempt weakens Religion, Because it is absolutely contrary to the nature of it, Religion properly consisting in a Reverential Esteem of things Sacred.
And then how easie and naturall it is for Contempt to passe from the Person to the Office, from him that speaks, to the thing that he speaks of, Experience proves.
And then how easy and natural it is for Contempt to pass from the Person to the Office, from him that speaks, to the thing that he speaks of, Experience Proves.
but we finde a contrary event in the next words of the same verse, Yet none remembred that same poor man ? Why? what should be the reason? Was he not a man of parts and Wisdome? and is not Wisdome honourable? Yes, but he was poor :
but we find a contrary event in the next words of the same verse, Yet none remembered that same poor man? Why? what should be the reason? Was he not a man of parts and Wisdom? and is not Wisdom honourable? Yes, but he was poor:
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yet when Solomon afterward shew her his Palace, his Treasures, and the Temple which hee had built, 1 King. 10. c. 5. v. it is said, there was no more spirit in her.
yet when Solomon afterwards show her his Palace, his Treasures, and the Temple which he had built, 1 King. 10. c. 5. v. it is said, there was no more Spirit in her.
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And the wise Numa, his successor took the same course to enforce his Religious Laws, namely, by giving the same Pomp to the Priest who was to dispense them.
And the wise Numa, his successor took the same course to enforce his Religious Laws, namely, by giving the same Pomp to the Priest who was to dispense them.
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Imagine an Ambassadour presenting himselfe in a poor freeze Jerkin, and tattered cloathes, certainly he would have but small Audience, his Embasy would speed rather according to the Meaness of him that brought,
Imagine an Ambassador presenting himself in a poor freeze Jerkin, and tattered clothes, Certainly he would have but small Audience, his Embassy would speed rather according to the Meaness of him that brought,
A notable example of which we have in the Behaviour of some to Paul himselfe, 1 Cor. 10. c. 10. v. Hence in the Jewish Church it was cautiously provided in the Law, that none that was blind or lame, or had any remarkable defect in his body, was capable of the Priestly Office:
A notable Exampl of which we have in the Behaviour of Some to Paul himself, 1 Cor. 10. c. 10. v. Hence in the Jewish Church it was cautiously provided in the Law, that none that was blind or lame, or had any remarkable defect in his body, was capable of the Priestly Office:
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When a Learned Paul was converted, and undertook the Ministery, it stopp'd the mouthes of those that said, None but poor, weak Fisher-men Preached Christianity,
When a Learned Paul was converted, and undertook the Ministry, it stopped the mouths of those that said, None but poor, weak Fishermen Preached Christianity,
but the happy succession of the choicest Wits engaged to her service by suitable preferments? And what strength doe we think would that give to the True Religion, that is able thus to establish a False? Religion in a great measure stands or falls according to the abilities of those that assert it:
but the happy succession of the Choicest Wits engaged to her service by suitable preferments? And what strength do we think would that give to the True Religion, that is able thus to establish a False? Religion in a great measure Stands or falls according to the abilities of those that assert it:
And if, as some observe, mens Desires are usually as large as their Abilities, what course have we took to allure the sormer, that we might engage the latter to our assistance.
And if, as Some observe, men's Desires Are usually as large as their Abilities, what course have we took to allure the sormer, that we might engage the latter to our assistance.
For will men lay out their Wit and Judgment, upon that employment, for the undertaking of which, both will be questioned? Would men not long since have spent toylsome dayes and watchfull nights in the laborious quest of knowledge preparative to this work, at length to come and dance attendance for approbation from a Iuncto of Petty Tyrants, acted by Party and Prejudice, who denyed Fitness from Learning,
For will men lay out their Wit and Judgement, upon that employment, for the undertaking of which, both will be questioned? Would men not long since have spent toilsome days and watchful nights in the laborious quest of knowledge preparative to this work, At length to come and dance attendance for approbation from a Iuncto of Petty Tyrants, acted by Party and Prejudice, who denied Fitness from Learning,
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and Grace from Morality? Will a man exhaust his livelyhood upon Bookes, and his Health, the best part of his life upon Study, to be at length thrust into a poor Village, where he shall have his due precariously,
and Grace from Morality? Will a man exhaust his livelihood upon Books, and his Health, the best part of his life upon Study, to be At length thrust into a poor Village, where he shall have his endue precariously,
Doubtlesse Parents will not throw away the towardness of a child, and the expence of Education upon a Profession whose labour is encreased, and whose rewards vanished.
Doubtless Parents will not throw away the towardness of a child, and the expense of Education upon a Profession whose labour is increased, and whose rewards vanished.
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Neither let any here reply, that it becomes not a Ministeriall spirit to undertake such a calling for reward? for they must know, that it is one thing to undertake it for a reward,
Neither let any Here reply, that it becomes not a Ministerial Spirit to undertake such a calling for reward? for they must know, that it is one thing to undertake it for a reward,
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Yet a prudent governour, who knowes it to be his wisdom as well as his duty, to take the best course to advance Religion, will not consider mens duty, but their practice:
Yet a prudent governor, who knows it to be his Wisdom as well as his duty, to take the best course to advance Religion, will not Consider men's duty, but their practice:
And when ignorance succeeds in the place of Learning, weakness in the roome of Judgment, we may be sure, Heresye and confusion will quickly come in the roome of Religion.
And when ignorance succeeds in the place of Learning, weakness in the room of Judgement, we may be sure, Heresy and confusion will quickly come in the room of Religion.
whether from the very first day that our Religion was unsettled, and Church Government flung out of Doores, the Civill Government has ever been able to fix upon a sure foundation.
whither from the very First day that our Religion was unsettled, and Church Government flung out of Doors, the Civil Government has ever been able to fix upon a sure Foundation.
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The indignation of Heaven has been rolling and turning us from one form to another, till at length such a Giddiness seazed upon Government, that it fell into the very dreggs of Sectaryes, that threatned an equall ruin both to the Minister and Magistrate.
The Indignation of Heaven has been rolling and turning us from one from to Another, till At length such a Giddiness seized upon Government, that it fell into the very dregs of Sectaries, that threatened an equal ruin both to the Minister and Magistrate.
For if there be such a thing as a God, and as Religion, as, whether men beleive it or no, they will one day find and feele, assuredly he will stop our Liberty, till we restore him his Worship.
For if there be such a thing as a God, and as Religion, as, whither men believe it or no, they will one day find and feel, assuredly he will stop our Liberty, till we restore him his Worship.
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He laid the foundation of his Government in destroying, though doubtless he coloured it with the Name of Reforming Gods worship: but see the issue. Consider him Cursed by God;
He laid the Foundation of his Government in destroying, though doubtless he coloured it with the Name of Reforming God's worship: but see the issue. Consider him Cursed by God;
