A sermon preached at the temple, the Svnday after the church was opened being then newly repaird, adorned and beautified at the joynt expense of the two honorable societies / by John Standish.

Standish, John, d. 1686
Publisher: Printed by Henry Clark for Robert Clavel
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1683
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A61269 ESTC ID: R33852 STC ID: S5219
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- John X, 22; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 St. JOHN, X. XXII. And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication, and it was Winter. Saint JOHN, X. XXII. And it was At Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication, and it was Winter. n1 np1, fw-la np1. cc pn31 vbds p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pn31 vbds n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 IT was great Insolence in those modern Jews to make the House of Prayer a Shop of Merchandise, a Den of Thieves; and yet they have been quite outdone in Prophaness of late years by some professed Christians, who turned the TEMPLE of GOD, not only into an EXCHANGE for men, IT was great Insolence in those modern jews to make the House of Prayer a Shop of Merchandise, a Den of Thieves; and yet they have been quite outdone in Profaneness of late Years by Some professed Christians, who turned the TEMPLE of GOD, not only into an EXCHANGE for men, pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp d j np2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n2; cc av pns32 vhb vbn av vvn p-acp n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp d j-vvn np1, r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j p-acp dt vvb p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 but a STABLE for horses too: but a STABLE for Horses too: cc-acp dt j p-acp n2 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 as if they meant to fulfill that Prophecy over again in the Literal sence, of the Abomination of Desolation standing where it ought not. as if they meant to fulfil that Prophecy over again in the Literal sense, of the Abomination of Desolation standing where it ought not. c-acp cs pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi d n1 a-acp av p-acp dt j n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg c-crq pn31 vmd xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 Sacriledge (however condemned by Divine, Civil, Saxon, Canon, Statute and Common Law) was then thought a piece of Religion, an infallible sign of a Godly man; Sacrilege (however condemned by Divine, Civil, Saxon, Canon, Statute and Common Law) was then Thought a piece of Religion, an infallible Signen of a Godly man; n1 (c-acp vvn p-acp j-jn, j, jp, n1, n1 cc j n1) vbds av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
5 and he was strongest in the faith, who believed no after-reckoning for it; and he was Strongest in the faith, who believed no After reckon for it; cc pns31 vbds js p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvd dx j p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
6 they went for the strongest Christians, who could swallow down, and without the least reluctancy of Conscience, digest the Fattest Consecrated morsels; they went for the Strongest Christians, who could swallow down, and without the least reluctancy of Conscience, digest the Fattest Consecrated morsels; pns32 vvd p-acp dt js np1, r-crq vmd vvi a-acp, cc p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt js j-vvn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
7 it was then deemed no more robbery to strip the Spouse of Christ both of her Dowry and Beauty, it was then deemed no more robbery to strip the Spouse of christ both of her Dowry and Beauty, pn31 vbds av vvn dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 d pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
8 than for the Israelites of old to borrow Jewels and ear-rings of the Egyptians though by Gods express Command. than for the Israelites of old to borrow Jewels and earrings of the egyptians though by God's express Command. cs p-acp dt np1 pp-f j pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 pp-f dt np1 cs p-acp ng1 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
9 They made no more scruple of pillaging Churches, than Dionysius did of the spoiling the Temples of Idols; who said pleasantly of Aesculapius his golden Beard he had cut off, that it did not become him by any means, They made no more scruple of pillaging Churches, than Dionysius did of the spoiling the Temples of Idols; who said pleasantly of Aesculapius his golden Beard he had Cut off, that it did not become him by any means, pns32 vvd dx dc n1 pp-f j-vvg n2, cs npg1 vdd pp-f dt vvg dt n2 pp-f n2; r-crq vvd av-j pp-f np1 po31 j n1 pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, cst pn31 vdd xx vvi pno31 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 because his Father Apollo wore none; and then stript Jupiter himself of his Vest of Gold, saying, that was to heavy for Summer, and too cold for Winter; Because his Father Apollo wore none; and then stripped Jupiter himself of his Vest of Gold, saying, that was to heavy for Summer, and too cold for Winter; c-acp po31 n1 np1 vvd pix; cc av vvn np1 px31 pp-f po31 np1 pp-f n1, vvg, cst vbds p-acp j p-acp n1, cc av j-jn c-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
11 and one of Broad-Cloth would better serve him for all weathers. and one of Broad-Cloth would better serve him for all weathers. cc crd pp-f n1 vmd jc vvi pno31 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 Nor may we suppose the Rapes then committed were only the extravagant heats of some vulgar Fools; Nor may we suppose the Rapes then committed were only the extravagant heats of Some Vulgar Fools; ccx vmb pns12 vvb dt n2 av vvn vbdr av-j dt j n2 pp-f d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
13 for (not to mention that face of Authority, those higher Powers, or forces rather, that set them on work) the Wise Assembly of Divines at Westminster, seem to be much of the same opinion in their Annotations upon the Bible: wherein we doe not find a syllable of any such sin as Sacrilege under the Gospel; for (not to mention that face of authority, those higher Powers, or forces rather, that Set them on work) the Wise Assembly of Divines At Westminster, seem to be much of the same opinion in their Annotations upon the bible: wherein we do not find a syllable of any such since as Sacrilege under the Gospel; c-acp (xx p-acp vvb d n1 pp-f n1, d jc n2, cc vvz av-c, cst vvd pno32 p-acp n1) dt j n1 pp-f vvz p-acp np1, vvb pc-acp vbi d pp-f dt d n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1: c-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f d d n1 c-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
14 they either did not believe it, or else thought it not seasonable to declare it, (when never more need) how loudly soever Saint Paul makes the challenge, thou that abhorrest Idols dost thou commit Sacrilege? The Argument seems to proceed a Minori, and then the Latter must be the greater sin of the two; for Idolatry is at the worst but worshipping a false Deity, they either did not believe it, or Else Thought it not seasonable to declare it, (when never more need) how loudly soever Saint Paul makes the challenge, thou that Abhorrest Idols dost thou commit Sacrilege? The Argument seems to proceed a Minori, and then the Latter must be the greater since of the two; for Idolatry is At the worst but worshipping a false Deity, pns32 d vdd xx vvi pn31, cc av vvd pn31 xx j p-acp vvb pn31, (c-crq av dc n1) q-crq av-j av n1 np1 vvz dt n1, pns21 d n1 n1 vd2 pns21 vvi n1? dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt fw-la, cc av dt d vmb vbi dt jc n1 pp-f dt crd; p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt js p-acp vvg dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
15 whereas Sacrilege is an owning indeed, but withal, a contemning, invading, and robbing of the only true GOD. whereas Sacrilege is an owning indeed, but withal, a contemning, invading, and robbing of the only true GOD. cs n1 vbz dt vvg av, cc-acp av, dt vvg, vvg, cc vvg pp-f dt j j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
16 In the mean while they thought much to allow our Temples any more Holiness than their common Kitchens, or Parlors at best: In the mean while they Thought much to allow our Temples any more Holiness than their Common Kitchens, or Parlors At best: p-acp dt j cs pns32 vvd av-d pc-acp vvi po12 n2 d dc n1 cs po32 j n2, cc n2 p-acp js: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
17 they turned God and his Service out of possession to make room for Baal Berith, that Idol of the Covenant: they turned God and his Service out of possession to make room for Baal Berith, that Idol of the Covenant: pns32 vvd np1 cc po31 n1 av pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 np1, cst n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
18 they prophaned our Altars with the unhallowed Sacrifices and strange fire of the Sons of Corah, and furiously decryed all reverence in the house of God for Superstition. they Profaned our Altars with the unhallowed Sacrifices and strange fire of the Sons of Corah, and furiously decried all Reverence in the house of God for Superstition. pns32 vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt j n2 cc j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av-j vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
19 But blessed be Almighty God, who hath long since miraculously confuted their abominable Principles, and Practices, But blessed be Almighty God, who hath long since miraculously confuted their abominable Principles, and Practices, p-acp j-vvn vbi j-jn np1, r-crq vhz av-j c-acp av-j vvn po32 j n2, cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
20 and vindicated the Honour of his own Reverend Name; and vindicated the Honour of his own Reverend Name; cc vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 d n-jn vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
21 who hath signally approved the pious bounty of such as loved our Nation, St. Luke 7.5. and built us Synagogues, by driving those zealous Mony-changers out of his Temple, and restoring the Holy Place to that Primitive use, those sacred Offices for which it was at first designed and set apart by solemn Dedication. who hath signally approved the pious bounty of such as loved our nation, Saint Luke 7.5. and built us Synagogues, by driving those zealous Money-changers out of his Temple, and restoring the Holy Place to that Primitive use, those sacred Offices for which it was At First designed and Set apart by solemn Dedication. r-crq vhz av-j vvn dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vvn po12 n1, n1 zz crd. cc vvd pno12 n2, p-acp vvg d j ng1 av pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg dt j n1 p-acp d j n1, d j n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds p-acp ord vvn cc vvn av p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
22 Now from these words of the Evangelist, I shall endeavour to resolve these three Enquiries. 1. What Feast of Dedication is here spoken of? 2. By what warrant the Jews did of old, Now from these words of the Evangelist, I shall endeavour to resolve these three Enquiries. 1. What Feast of Dedication is Here spoken of? 2. By what warrant the jews did of old, av p-acp d n2 pp-f dt np1, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d crd n2. crd q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvn pp-f? crd p-acp r-crq vvb dt np2 vdd pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
23 and Christians do since, Dedicate Places to Gods Service? 3. How far forth, and in what sence places thus Dedicated are to be esteemed Holy? I. and Christians do since, Dedicate Places to God's Service? 3. How Far forth, and in what sense places thus Dedicated Are to be esteemed Holy? I. cc np1 vdb p-acp, j n2 p-acp npg1 n1? crd c-crq av-j av, cc p-acp r-crq n1 n2 av vvn vbr pc-acp vbi vvn j? pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
24 I begin with the first, What Feast of Dedication is here spoken of? the reason of the doubt is, I begin with the First, What Feast of Dedication is Here spoken of? the reason of the doubt is, pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvn pp-f? dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
25 because we read of three several feasts of Dedication kept by the Jews at divers times, and different occasions. Because we read of three several feasts of Dedication kept by the jews At diverse times, and different occasions. c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f crd j n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt np2 p-acp j n2, cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
26 The first was at the dedication of Solomons Temple, the solemnity & magnificence whereof you may see at large, 1 Kin. 8. The 2d. was, of the second Temple rebuilt out of the Ruines of the first, by Zerubbabel, after the Jews return from their Captivity at Babylon, the story whereof is recorded, Ezra, ch. 6. and then besides those, we read of a third Dedication of the Temple and Altar by Judas the Maccabee, after Antiochus Epiphanes had defiled and prophaned them with Idoll-sacrifices and all uncleanness, 1 Maccab. c. 4. Now that the Feast of Dedication here spoken of, was the last of these, that by Judas, is most evident by these two Reasons. The First was At the dedication of Solomons Temple, the solemnity & magnificence whereof you may see At large, 1 Kin. 8. The 2d. was, of the second Temple Rebuilt out of the Ruins of the First, by Zerubbabel, After the jews return from their Captivity At Babylon, the story whereof is recorded, Ezra, changed. 6. and then beside those, we read of a third Dedication of the Temple and Altar by Judas the Maccabee, After Antiochus Epiphanes had defiled and Profaned them with Idol-sacrifices and all uncleanness, 1 Maccab c. 4. Now that the Feast of Dedication Here spoken of, was the last of these, that by Judas, is most evident by these two Reasons. dt ord vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n1, dt n1 cc n1 c-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j, crd n1. crd dt crd. vbds, pp-f dt ord n1 j av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt ord, p-acp np1, p-acp dt np2 vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 c-crq vbz vvn, np1, vvn. crd cc av p-acp d, pns12 vvb pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 dt np1, p-acp np1 np1 vhd vvn cc vvn pno32 p-acp n2 cc d n1, crd np1 sy. crd av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn pp-f, vbds dt ord pp-f d, cst p-acp np1, vbz av-ds j p-acp d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
27 1. It no where appeares that either of the two former Feasts were annually renewed, or observed any more then once; 1. It no where appears that either of the two former Feasts were annually renewed, or observed any more then once; crd pn31 dx q-crq vvz d d pp-f dt crd j n2 vbdr av-j vvn, cc vvd d dc cs a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
28 but of the last we find expresly that Judas and his Brethren ordained that the days of the dedication of the Altar should be kept in their season, NONLATINALPHABET from year to year, by the space of eight days, 1 Macc. 4.59. but of the last we find expressly that Judas and his Brothers ordained that the days of the dedication of the Altar should be kept in their season, from year to year, by the Molle of eight days, 1 Maccabees 4.59. cc-acp pp-f dt ord pns12 vvb av-j d np1 cc po31 n2 vvd cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
29 2. Admitting (though vve need not) that the dedication of the first or second Temple, 2. Admitting (though we need not) that the dedication of the First or second Temple, crd vvg (c-acp pns12 vvb xx) cst dt n1 pp-f dt ord cc ord n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
30 or both, might be commemorated by an annual feast (notwithstanding all records are silent in the case) yet that this Feast here spoken of, must needs be meant of the dedication of the Altar, is further evident from the circumstance of time, not omitted by our Evangelist. [ And it was Winter. ] or both, might be commemorated by an annual feast (notwithstanding all records Are silent in the case) yet that this Feast Here spoken of, must needs be meant of the dedication of the Altar, is further evident from the circumstance of time, not omitted by our Evangelist. [ And it was Winter. ] cc d, vmd vbi j-vvn p-acp dt j n1 (c-acp d n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1) av cst d n1 av vvn pp-f, vmb av vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz jc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, xx vvn p-acp po12 np1. [ cc pn31 vbds n1. ] (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
31 Which punctually accords with the first Institution hereof in the forecited place, where it is said to be in the Moneth Casleu, their ninth Month, answering to our December; whereas Solomon's Temple was dedicated in Autumn, in the Moneth Ethanim, near our September, 1 Kings 8. And the second Temple in the Spring, in their twelfth Month, called Adar, (as we read, 1 Esdras 7.5.) that is about our March. Which punctually accords with the First Institution hereof in the forecited place, where it is said to be in the Monn Casleu, their ninth Monn, answering to our December; whereas Solomon's Temple was dedicated in Autumn, in the Monn Ethanim, near our September, 1 Kings 8. And the second Temple in the Spring, in their twelfth Monn, called Adar, (as we read, 1 Ezra 7.5.) that is about our March. r-crq av-j vvz p-acp dt ord n1 av p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 np1, po32 ord n1, vvg p-acp po12 np1; cs npg1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 fw-la, av-j po12 np1, crd n2 crd cc dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 ord n1, vvn np1, (c-acp pns12 vvb, crd np1 crd.) cst vbz p-acp po12 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
32 The first, and least material Enquiry being t••s briefly, and fully resolved, I proceed to the Second. The First, and least material Enquiry being t••s briefly, and Fully resolved, I proceed to the Second. dt ord, cc av-ds j-jn n1 vbg av av-j, cc av-j vvn, pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
33 II. By what Warrant the Jews did of old, and Christians do since, Dedicate places to Gods service? II By what Warrant the jews did of old, and Christians do since, Dedicate places to God's service? crd p-acp r-crq vvb dt np2 vdd pp-f n1, cc np1 vdb p-acp, j n2 p-acp npg1 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
34 And in order to our resolution hereof, it will not be amiss to premise and observe, that both Jews and Christians did and have all along de facto erected and dedicated certain Places for GODS Publick Worship. And in order to our resolution hereof, it will not be amiss to premise and observe, that both jews and Christians did and have all along de facto erected and dedicated certain Places for GOD'S Public Worship. cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 av, pn31 vmb xx vbi av p-acp n1 cc vvi, cst d np2 cc np1 vdd cc vhb d p-acp fw-la fw-la vvn cc vvn j n2 p-acp npg1 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
35 1. It is without dispute, and generally acknowledged, that the Jews had many other places dedicated to Gods service, (besides the Temple) which, from their religious Assemblies there held, they commonly called Synagogues. Of these their owne Writers tell us, there were 480 in Jerusalem, and as many with proportion, in other Cities. 1. It is without dispute, and generally acknowledged, that the jews had many other places dedicated to God's service, (beside the Temple) which, from their religious Assemblies there held, they commonly called Synagogues. Of these their own Writers tell us, there were 480 in Jerusalem, and as many with proportion, in other Cities. crd pn31 vbz p-acp n1, cc av-j vvn, cst dt np2 vhd d j-jn n2 vvn p-acp npg1 n1, (p-acp dt n1) q-crq, p-acp po32 j n2 a-acp vvn, pns32 av-j vvd n2. pp-f d po32 d n2 vvb pno12, pc-acp vbdr crd p-acp np1, cc c-acp d p-acp n1, p-acp j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
36 The Temple was as it were, the Cathedral, or Mother - Church, Synagogues much like our Parish-Churches, or Chappells of Ease. The Temple was as it were, the Cathedral, or Mother - Church, Synagogues much like our Parish-churches, or Chapels of Ease. dt n1 vbds c-acp pn31 vbdr, dt n1, cc n1 - n1, n2 av-d av-j po12 n2, cc n1|vbz pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
37 and this only difference is to be noted between them, that the Ceremonial Service of God, by Sacrifice, Oblations, &c. was confined to the Temple, and unlawfull any where else; and this only difference is to be noted between them, that the Ceremonial Service of God, by Sacrifice, Oblations, etc. was confined to the Temple, and unlawful any where Else; cc d j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1, n2, av vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc j d q-crq av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
38 but his Morall service was common to all Synagouges, as well as the Temple. For there the Law was solemnly read and expounded to the People, but his Moral service was Common to all Synagogues, as well as the Temple. For there the Law was solemnly read and expounded to the People, cc-acp po31 j n1 vbds j p-acp d n2, c-acp av c-acp dt n1. c-acp a-acp dt n1 vbds av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
39 and the Peoples prayers offered unto God. and the Peoples Prayers offered unto God. cc dt ng1 n2 vvn p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
40 The only mention made of Synagogues in the old Testament, is in the Psalmes, where they are styled Sanctuaries; though the Talmud - Doctors extend that Precept to them also, Ye shall observe my Sabbaths, and reverence my Sanctuary. The only mention made of Synagogues in the old Testament, is in the Psalms, where they Are styled Sanctuaries; though the Talmud - Doctors extend that Precept to them also, You shall observe my Sabbaths, and Reverence my Sanctuary. dt j n1 vvn pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1, vbz p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn n2; cs dt np1 - n2 vvi d n1 p-acp pno32 av, pn22 vmb vvi po11 n2, cc vvi po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
41 Whereupon Philo calls them places of secondary holiness, to wit, in respect of the Temple, by vertue and in imitation whereof, they were set apart and dedicated to an holy use. Whereupon Philo calls them places of secondary holiness, to wit, in respect of the Temple, by virtue and in imitation whereof, they were Set apart and dedicated to an holy use. c-crq np1 vvz pno32 n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 c-crq, pns32 vbdr vvn av cc vvn p-acp dt j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
42 But then the new Testament is so plain and frequent in telling us that they had divers Synagogues in all their Cities, But then the new Testament is so plain and frequent in telling us that they had diverse Synagogues in all their Cities, p-acp av dt j n1 vbz av j cc vvi p-acp vvg pno12 cst pns32 vhd j n2 p-acp d po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
43 and daily paid their reverence thereto, as also of our Saviour's often resorting thither to expound the Law, and daily paid their Reverence thereto, as also of our Saviour's often resorting thither to expound the Law, cc av-j vvn po32 n1 av, c-acp av pp-f po12 ng1 av vvg av pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
44 and teach the people, that it were superfluous to enlarge further on this Particular. and teach the people, that it were superfluous to enlarge further on this Particular. cc vvi dt n1, cst pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp d j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
45 Whether in imitation of the Jews, or from a Principle of their own natural Law, teaching them, that whatever God they worshipped, they must have some convenient place to do it in, is uncertain: Whither in imitation of the jews, or from a Principle of their own natural Law, teaching them, that whatever God they worshipped, they must have Some convenient place to do it in, is uncertain: cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt np2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d j n1, vvg pno32, cst r-crq n1 pns32 vvd, pns32 vmb vhi d j n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp, vbz j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
46 but this is most certain, that the very Heathen themselves did generally erect Magnificent Temples and Altars, not only at Rome, Ephesus, and Athens (where one we find inscribed TO THE ƲNKNOWN GOD ) and other famous Cities, but this is most certain, that the very Heathen themselves did generally erect Magnificent Temples and Altars, not only At Room, Ephesus, and Athens (where one we find inscribed TO THE ƲNKNOWN GOD) and other famous Cities, cc-acp d vbz av-ds j, cst dt j j-jn px32 vdd av-j vvi j n2 cc n2, xx av-j p-acp vvb, np1, cc np1 (c-crq crd pns12 vvi vvn p-acp dt j np1) cc j-jn j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
47 but almost every where throughout the World. Only some wandering Scythians are said to have none; but almost every where throughout the World. Only Some wandering Scythians Are said to have none; cc-acp av d c-crq p-acp dt n1. j d j-vvg np1 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi pix; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
48 the reason was because they had no Houses of their own, but like salvage creatures, rambled daily from one place to another. the reason was Because they had no Houses of their own, but like salvage creatures, rambled daily from one place to Another. dt n1 vbds c-acp pns32 vhd dx n2 pp-f po32 d, cc-acp av-j j-jn n2, vvn av-j p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
49 And of all other Sects of Philosophers, only the Stoicks forbad building of Temples, either out of derision of that vulgar error, that Deities were kept prisoners and confined within those Walls; And of all other Sects of Philosophers, only the Stoics forbade building of Temples, either out of derision of that Vulgar error, that Deities were kept Prisoners and confined within those Walls; cc pp-f d j-jn n2 pp-f n2, av-j dt njp2 vvd n1 pp-f n2, d av pp-f n1 pp-f cst j n1, cst n2 vbdr vvn n2 cc vvn p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
50 or else out of the singular dissenting humor of that Sect, whereby they counted the general practice of others a laudable and sufficient ground for their contrary opinion, or Else out of the singular dissenting humour of that Sect, whereby they counted the general practice of Others a laudable and sufficient ground for their contrary opinion, cc av av pp-f dt j vvg n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq pns32 vvd dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn dt j cc j n1 p-acp po32 j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
51 But then, 2. The practice of Christians is most clear from the best Historians, that they built and separated places for Gods publick Service from time to time, But then, 2. The practice of Christians is most clear from the best Historians, that they built and separated places for God's public Service from time to time, cc-acp av, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-ds j p-acp dt js n2, cst pns32 vvd cc vvn n2 p-acp npg1 j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
52 when the persecutions of the Age did not restrain them. when the persecutions of the Age did not restrain them. c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdd xx vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
53 Saint Luke observes that in the Apostles days they broke Bread, that is, celebrated the Holy Sacrament from house to house. Saint Lycia observes that in the Apostles days they broke Bred, that is, celebrated the Holy Sacrament from house to house. n1 av vvz cst p-acp dt n2 n2 pns32 vvd n1, cst vbz, vvn dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
54 Beza may be my Author, that He there means Houses set apart to that purpose: And yet Dr. Hammond hath more probably conjectured, that the Phrase NONLATINALPHABET, is no more than NONLATINALPHABET. Beza may be my Author, that He there means Houses Set apart to that purpose: And yet Dr. Hammond hath more probably conjectured, that the Phrase, is no more than. np1 vmb vbi po11 n1, cst pns31 a-acp vvz n2 vvi av p-acp d n1: cc av n1 np1 vhz n1 av-j vvn, cst dt n1, vbz dx dc cs. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
55 in the House, that is the House of God, the Temple, where (the same Saint Luke had said before) they were continually; and that the NONLATINALPHABET or upper room where the Apostles were assembled, Acts 1.13. was one of those Chambers belonging to the Temple (spoken of in 1 Chron. 28.11.) which they devoted to the publick exercise of their Religion, till the Jews maliciously turned them out. in the House, that is the House of God, the Temple, where (the same Saint Lycia had said before) they were continually; and that the or upper room where the Apostles were assembled, Acts 1.13. was one of those Chambers belonging to the Temple (spoken of in 1 Chronicles 28.11.) which they devoted to the public exercise of their Religion, till the jews maliciously turned them out. p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1, c-crq (dt d n1 av vhd vvn a-acp) pns32 vbdr av-j; cc d dt cc j n1 c-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn, n2 crd. vbds pi pp-f d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 (vvn pp-f p-acp crd np1 crd.) r-crq pns32 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp dt np2 av-j vvd pno32 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
56 However it is reasonable to believe that those vast summes of money laid down at the Apostles feet were not so wholly expended upon the poor, but a competent part was reserved to maintain the Decency of Gods Service in the Sanctuary. It is more then probable from Saint Pauls words, that there was a Church built at Corinth early, 1 Cor. 11.22. However it is reasonable to believe that those vast sums of money laid down At the Apostles feet were not so wholly expended upon the poor, but a competent part was reserved to maintain the Decency of God's Service in the Sanctuary. It is more then probable from Saint Paul's words, that there was a Church built At Corinth early, 1 Cor. 11.22. c-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi cst d j n2 pp-f n1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 n2 vbdr xx av av-jn vvn p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1. pn31 vbz dc cs j p-acp n1 npg1 n2, cst a-acp vbds dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 av-j, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
57 Have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the Church of God, Have you not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise you the Church of God, vhb pn22 xx n2 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp? cc vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
58 and shame them that have not? for not only the opposition between private Houses and the publick Church, but also the difference between shaming the poor, and shame them that have not? for not only the opposition between private Houses and the public Church, but also the difference between shaming the poor, cc vvi pno32 cst vhb xx? c-acp xx av-j dt n1 p-acp j n2 cc dt j n1, p-acp av dt n1 p-acp vvg dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
59 and despising the Church, seems to require, that Church there signifies the Place, and not the People; the most that can be urged to the contrary is, that the Tyranny of those times would not probably suffer them to erect many Churches, and despising the Church, seems to require, that Church there signifies the Place, and not the People; the most that can be urged to the contrary is, that the Tyranny of those times would not probably suffer them to erect many Churches, cc vvg dt n1, vvz pc-acp vvi, cst n1 a-acp vvz dt n1, cc xx dt n1; dt ds cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n-jn vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f d n2 vmd xx av-j vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
60 but that they were necessitated to make use of some convenient Room in an ordinary House some times for their Religious Worship. but that they were necessitated to make use of Some convenient Room in an ordinary House Some times for their Religious Worship. cc-acp cst pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt j n1 d n2 p-acp po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
61 What then? it does not follow, but that those Rooms were presently separated from all former and common uses, and thenceforth became Holy Places. What then? it does not follow, but that those Rooms were presently separated from all former and Common uses, and thenceforth became Holy Places. q-crq av? pn31 vdz xx vvi, cc-acp cst d n2 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp d j cc j vvz, cc av vvd j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
62 That succeeding ages, were never without decent places for Divine Service, is questioned by none but a few Enthusiasts that cite Arnobius and Lactantius their writings in defence of Christianity against the Gentiles, because they say, the Christians had then no Temples: That succeeding ages, were never without decent places for Divine Service, is questioned by none but a few Enthusiasts that Cite Arnobius and Lactantius their writings in defence of Christianity against the Gentiles, Because they say, the Christians had then no Temples: cst vvg n2, vbdr av-x p-acp j n2 p-acp j-jn n1, vbz vvn p-acp pix cc-acp dt d vvz cst vvb np1 cc np1 po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2-j, c-acp pns32 vvb, dt np1 vhd av dx n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
63 but the fallacy lies in the word Temples signifying Stately Fabricks, built to magnifie their religion, which they were not in a condition to compasse then, their purses running low, but the fallacy lies in the word Temples signifying Stately Fabrics, built to magnify their Religion, which they were not in a condition to compass then, their purses running low, p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 n2 vvg j n2, vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1, r-crq pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av, po32 n2 vvg av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
64 and their Profession being discouraged by the hi•• Powers. But all this while they can be no more supposed to have wanted places for their Assemblies, and their Profession being discouraged by the hi•• Powers. But all this while they can be no more supposed to have wanted places for their Assemblies, cc po32 n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 n2. p-acp d d cs pns32 vmb vbi dx av-dc j-vvn pc-acp vhi vvn n2 p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
65 than to have been no Christians. than to have been no Christians. cs pc-acp vhi vbn dx np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
66 And yet by these mens good leave, the Christians had their Basilica or Temples long before Constantines time, And yet by these men's good leave, the Christians had their Basilica or Temples long before Constantines time, cc av p-acp d ng2 j n1, dt np1 vhd po32 n1 cc n2 av-j p-acp npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
67 as Eusebius and others do assure us, which were demolished under Dioclesian. Nay Lactantius himself somewhere speaks of such an one in Nicomedia; Ego cum in Bithynia oratorias Literas docerem, contigit ut codem tempore Dei Templum everteretur — that is, in the same persecution. as Eusebius and Others do assure us, which were demolished under Diocletian. Nay Lactantius himself somewhere speaks of such an one in Nicomedia; Ego cum in Bythynia oratorias Literas docerem, contigit ut codem tempore Dei Templum everteretur — that is, in the same persecution. c-acp np1 cc n2-jn vdb vvi pno12, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp np1. uh np1 px31 av vvz pp-f d dt pi p-acp np1; fw-la fw-la p-acp np1 fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la — cst vbz, p-acp dt d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
68 He that would be further satisfied in this matter, may consult Eusubius his Eccl. History; He that would be further satisfied in this matter, may consult Eusubius his Ecclesiastes History; pns31 cst vmd vbi av-jc vvn p-acp d n1, vmb vvi np1 po31 np1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
69 where he will find, that when that dreadfull storme was blown over, and the Churches had rest, where he will find, that when that dreadful storm was blown over, and the Churches had rest, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi, cst c-crq cst j n1 vbds vvn a-acp, cc dt n2 vhd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
70 and peace, Temples were presently rebuilt out of the ruines of their old Foundations, and high Festivities appointed at their Eucoenia, or new Dedication, which by the tenure of his relation appears to have been a most ancient Custom, being in all places (as it were) naturally observed. and peace, Temples were presently Rebuilt out of the ruins of their old Foundations, and high Festivities appointed At their Eucoenia, or new Dedication, which by the tenure of his Relation appears to have been a most ancient Custom, being in all places (as it were) naturally observed. cc n1, n2 vbdr av-j vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 j n2, cc j n2 vvn p-acp po32 fw-la, cc j n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz pc-acp vhi vbn dt av-ds j n1, vbg p-acp d n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
71 No cost was spared to shew their chearful affection, no thing was thought too dear to part with for so laudable a work; No cost was spared to show their cheerful affection, no thing was Thought too dear to part with for so laudable a work; dx n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po32 j n1, dx n1 vbds vvn av j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp av j dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
72 the whole World seemed to triumph in having occasion to pour out their gifts for so blessed a purpose. the Whole World seemed to triumph in having occasion to pour out their Gifts for so blessed a purpose. dt j-jn n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp vhg n1 pc-acp vvi av po32 n2 p-acp av vvn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
73 That forward devotion, those free-will offerings which David once rejoyced exceedingly to behold in the Jews on such an accompt, was then every where visible amongst the Christians. The same Author tells us, that when Constantine had finished a magnificent House for Gods Service at Jerusalem, the greatest part of the Bishops in Christendom met together, at his summons, That forward devotion, those freewill offerings which David once rejoiced exceedingly to behold in the jews on such an account, was then every where visible among the Christians. The same Author tells us, that when Constantine had finished a magnificent House for God's Service At Jerusalem, the greatest part of the Bishops in Christendom met together, At his summons, cst j n1, d n1 n2 r-crq np1 a-acp vvd av-vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt np2 p-acp d dt n1, vbds av d c-crq j p-acp dt np1. dt d n1 vvz pno12, cst c-crq np1 vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1, dt js n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1 vvd av, p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
74 for the more solemn Dedication thereof. for the more solemn Dedication thereof. p-acp dt av-dc j n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
75 As it greived Davids royall heart to think, that Himself should dwell in an House of Cedar, As it grieved Davids royal heart to think, that Himself should dwell in an House of Cedar, p-acp pn31 vvd npg1 j n1 p-acp vvb, cst px31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
76 and the Ark of God still remain within Curtaines; and the Ark of God still remain within Curtains; cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvi p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
77 So this pious Emperour convinced the World by his Example, as well as Edict, that it was a ridiculous fancy in men to think that God should delight to dwell beggarly, So this pious Emperor convinced the World by his Exampl, as well as Edict, that it was a ridiculous fancy in men to think that God should delight to dwell beggarly, av d j n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp av c-acp n1, cst pn31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
78 and took no pleasure in their services, unless performed in some ordinary Barn, or thatched Cottage. And certainly it is most suitable, decent and fit for the greatness and Majesty of Jesus Christ, (who is now no longer in the form of a servant, but Lord of all ) and the sublimity of his Gospel, to worship Him in the beauty of holiness, unless we think as meanly of him, and took no pleasure in their services, unless performed in Some ordinary Barn, or thatched Cottage. And Certainly it is most suitable, decent and fit for the greatness and Majesty of jesus christ, (who is now no longer in the from of a servant, but Lord of all) and the sublimity of his Gospel, to worship Him in the beauty of holiness, unless we think as meanly of him, cc vvd dx n1 p-acp po32 n2, cs vvn p-acp d j n1, cc j-vvn n1. cc av-j pn31 vbz av-ds j, j cc j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1, (r-crq vbz av av-dx av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d) cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns12 vvb a-acp av-j pp-f pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
79 as the Apostate Julian's Officers did, who when they saw the vast price of the vessels belonging to his service, said blasphemously, what a deal of doe and charge is here for the honour of Mary's Son? or are content (which David scorned) to serve God with that which costs us nothing. as the Apostate Julian's Officers did, who when they saw the vast price of the vessels belonging to his service, said blasphemously, what a deal of doe and charge is Here for the honour of Mary's Son? or Are content (which David scorned) to serve God with that which costs us nothing. c-acp dt n1 npg1 n2 vdd, r-crq c-crq pns32 vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1, vvd av-j, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1? cc vbr j (r-crq np1 vvd) pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d r-crq vvz pno12 pix. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
80 Now the matter of fact being so fully evident, it will be no great difficulty to resolve the Question de Jure, by what right and warrant both Jews and Christians have in their severall times devoted and set apart places for the divine worship? supposing there be no express Command in Gods Law for it, either in the Old or New Testament, what then? That there is no Caveat put in against it, is sufficient to authorize an action laudable in it's self, Now the matter of fact being so Fully evident, it will be no great difficulty to resolve the Question de Jure, by what right and warrant both jews and Christians have in their several times devoted and Set apart places for the divine worship? supposing there be no express Command in God's Law for it, either in the Old or New Testament, what then? That there is no Caveat put in against it, is sufficient to authorise an actium laudable in it's self, av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg av av-j j, pn31 vmb vbi dx j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 fw-fr fw-la, p-acp r-crq j-jn cc vvi d np2 cc np1 vhb p-acp po32 j n2 vvn cc vvn av n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1? vvg pc-acp vbi dx j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, av-d p-acp dt j cc j n1, r-crq av? cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp p-acp pn31, vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 j p-acp pn31|vbz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
81 nay directly tending to the advancement of Gods Glory, and necessary to the preserving of the well-being of his Church; nay directly tending to the advancement of God's Glory, and necessary to the preserving of the well-being of his Church; uh-x av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
82 and to scruple the lawfulness of such an act for want of a positive command, were to question whether God gave his Law to reasonable or unreasonable creatures. and to scruple the lawfulness of such an act for want of a positive command, were to question whither God gave his Law to reasonable or unreasonable creatures. cc p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbdr pc-acp vvi cs np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
83 Besides there is an implicit command at least, and God would never have enjoyned all the Jews to reverence his Sanctuaries, were they to have but one, that is, the Temple; nor can it be imagined that an Ocean should be contained in a narrow Bucket; Beside there is an implicit command At least, and God would never have enjoined all the jews to Reverence his Sanctuaries, were they to have but one, that is, the Temple; nor can it be imagined that an Ocean should be contained in a narrow Bucket; p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp ds, cc np1 vmd av-x vhi vvn d dt np2 p-acp vvi po31 n2, vbdr pns32 pc-acp vhi p-acp crd, cst vbz, dt n1; ccx vmb pn31 vbi vvn cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
84 I mean that the Children of Israel who were as the Sands of the Sea for multitude, could all find room in one Temple, of no great confines: I mean that the Children of Israel who were as the Sands of the Sea for multitude, could all find room in one Temple, of no great confines: pns11 vvb cst dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, vmd d vvi n1 p-acp crd n1, pp-f dx j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
85 or be reasonably expected to have recourse thither from the remotest parts of Canaan to pay their daily devotions. No; or be reasonably expected to have recourse thither from the Remotest parts of Canaan to pay their daily devotions. No; cc vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vhi n1 av p-acp dt js n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2. uh-dx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
86 they were required to be at Jerusalem only at some high Feasts, (such as that of the Passover ) for they had Synagogues at home wherein to celebrate their ordinary service; they were required to be At Jerusalem only At Some high Feasts, (such as that of the Passover) for they had Synagogues At home wherein to celebrate their ordinary service; pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp np1 av-j p-acp d j n2, (d c-acp d pp-f dt np1) c-acp pns32 vhd n2 p-acp n1-an c-crq pc-acp vvi po32 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
87 and therefore, we may observe that when the veil of the Temple was rent in twain, to let out the ceremonial Law, as now become useless, and Therefore, we may observe that when the veil of the Temple was rend in twain, to let out the ceremonial Law, as now become useless, cc av, pns12 vmb vvi cst c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp crd, pc-acp vvi av dt j n1, c-acp av vvi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
88 and the Temple it self at length destroy'd by Titus, Synagogues for Gods moral service remained still, and the Temple it self At length destroyed by Titus, Synagogues for God's moral service remained still, cc dt n1 pn31 n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1, n2 p-acp npg1 j n1 vvd av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
89 and they were the true, and more immediate Exemplars of our Churches. Thus the Communion of Saints being one Article of the Christian Faith, they believe themselves bound to assemble together frequently for the exercise of their common Christianity, consisting chiefly in publick prayers and the Eucharist, which they can no more perform without convenient places for those holy uses, and they were the true, and more immediate Exemplars of our Churches. Thus the Communion of Saints being one Article of the Christian Faith, they believe themselves bound to assemble together frequently for the exercise of their Common Christianity, consisting chiefly in public Prayers and the Eucharist, which they can no more perform without convenient places for those holy uses, cc pns32 vbdr dt j, cc av-dc j n2 pp-f po12 n2. av dt n1 pp-f n2 vbg crd n1 pp-f dt njp n1, pns32 vvb px32 vvn p-acp vvi av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, vvg av-jn p-acp j n2 cc dt n1, r-crq pns32 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi p-acp j n2 p-acp d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
90 than a man can be supposed to walk without legs, or fly without wings. than a man can be supposed to walk without legs, or fly without wings. cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc vvi p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
91 And hence they Judge themselves obliged to found and consecrate Churches to maintain and credit their Religion, And hence they Judge themselves obliged to found and consecrate Churches to maintain and credit their Religion, cc av pns32 vvb px32 vvn p-acp vvn cc vvi n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
92 as well as provide for the poor members of their own Body, those living Temples. S. Chrysostome truly construes the reason why our Saviour would not suffer Mary Magdelen to be reproved for her sumptuous expence upon his Body and Person, which might have done much good among the Poor, to be this, that his Disciples might understand themselves to be bound to maintain the means and decorum of Gods service as well as the Poor that attend upon it; as well as provide for the poor members of their own Body, those living Temples. S. Chrysostom truly construes the reason why our Saviour would not suffer Marry Magdalen to be reproved for her sumptuous expense upon his Body and Person, which might have done much good among the Poor, to be this, that his Disciples might understand themselves to be bound to maintain the means and decorum of God's service as well as the Poor that attend upon it; c-acp av c-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 d n1, d vvg n2. np1 np1 av-j vvz dt n1 c-crq po12 n1 vmd xx vvi vvi np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, q-crq vmd vhi vdn d j p-acp dt j, pc-acp vbi d, cst po31 n2 vmd vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 c-acp av c-acp dt j cst vvb p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
93 wherefore the manner is, and ever hath been, to warm the House of God in a full body with solemn Prayers, Wherefore the manner is, and ever hath been, to warm the House of God in a full body with solemn Prayers, c-crq dt n1 vbz, cc av vhz vbn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
94 when it is newly finished, and Dedicate it to his worship, to maintain in the minds of men a due reverence to those sacred Offices which ever after shall be performed therein. when it is newly finished, and Dedicate it to his worship, to maintain in the minds of men a due Reverence to those sacred Offices which ever After shall be performed therein. c-crq pn31 vbz av-j vvn, cc j pn31 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 dt j-jn n1 p-acp d j n2 r-crq av c-acp vmb vbi vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
95 If it be demanded, by what right or title Places and Things after their Dedication and Consecration (which are both Acts of Man ) become presently Holy? I answer, If it be demanded, by what right or title Places and Things After their Dedication and Consecration (which Are both Acts of Man) become presently Holy? I answer, cs pn31 vbb vvn, p-acp r-crq j-jn cc n1 n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 (r-crq vbr d n2 pp-f n1) vvi av-j j? pns11 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
96 1. 'Tis by the same reason that Persons solemnly deputed to minister and attend upon Holy Offices, are thence denominated Holy. 1. It's by the same reason that Persons solemnly deputed to minister and attend upon Holy Offices, Are thence denominated Holy. crd pn31|vbz p-acp dt d n1 cst n2 av-j vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp j n2, vbr av vvn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
97 2. Places and Things so qualified, are holy, because thereby the property is altered, they are no longer mens, but Gods own Houses and Goods; we can no longer call our selves Masters of those things we have already passed away freely by deed of Gift. If it be urged, that all these things were Gods before, 2. Places and Things so qualified, Are holy, Because thereby the property is altered, they Are no longer men's, but God's own Houses and Goods; we can no longer call our selves Masters of those things we have already passed away freely by deed of Gift. If it be urged, that all these things were God's before, crd n2 cc n2 av vvn, vbr j, c-acp av dt n1 vbz vvn, pns32 vbr dx jc ng2, p-acp n2 d n2 cc n2-j; pns12 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi po12 n2 n2 pp-f d n2 pns12 vhb av vvn av av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1. cs pn31 vbb vvn, cst d d n2 vbdr n2 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
98 as he is universal Monarch, and we cannot properly be said to give Him what was already his own. I Answer, as he is universal Monarch, and we cannot properly be said to give Him what was already his own. I Answer, c-acp pns31 vbz j n1, cc pns12 vmbx av-j vbi vvn p-acp vvb pno31 r-crq vbds av po31 d. pns11 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
99 3. That God indeed is absolute Lord of all, yet he hath given the Earth to the Sons of Men, 3. That God indeed is absolute Lord of all, yet he hath given the Earth to the Sons of Men, crd cst np1 av vbz j n1 pp-f d, av pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
100 and granted us a particular propriety to the use of those things; and granted us a particular propriety to the use of those things; cc vvd pno12 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
101 and this is that we out of pious ends return to God again, receding from that Right, and freely and solemnly excluding our selves and all other men from any future title thereunto. But, and this is that we out of pious ends return to God again, receding from that Right, and freely and solemnly excluding our selves and all other men from any future title thereunto. But, cc d vbz cst pns12 av pp-f j n2 vvb p-acp np1 av, vvg p-acp d j-jn, cc av-j cc av-j vvg po12 n2 cc d j-jn n2 p-acp d j-jn n1 av. p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
102 4ly, and Lastly, as under the Law, the Gift was sanctified by the Altar, so amongst Christians; 4ly, and Lastly, as under the Law, the Gift was sanctified by the Altar, so among Christians; av-j, cc ord, c-acp p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, av p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 18
103 all their acts of Piety and Charily, whether publick or private, are sanctified and accounted holy by God through the Cross of Christ typified by their Altar, but more lively represented and commemorated in our Sacrament of the Eucharist, which is the chief part of Gods Service under the Gospel, and proper only to Christians; all their acts of Piety and Charily, whither public or private, Are sanctified and accounted holy by God through the Cross of christ typified by their Altar, but more lively represented and commemorated in our Sacrament of the Eucharist, which is the chief part of God's Service under the Gospel, and proper only to Christians; d po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc av-j, cs j cc j, vbr vvn cc j-vvn j p-acp np1 p-acp dt j pp-f np1 vvn p-acp po32 n1, p-acp av-dc j vvn cc j-vvn p-acp po12 n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc j av-j p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 18
104 and so I pass on to the third and last Enquiry. III. and so I pass on to the third and last Enquiry. III. cc av pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp dt ord cc ord n1. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 18
105 How far forth Places so Dedicated ought to be esteemed Holy? In answer to which I say, How Far forth Places so Dedicated ought to be esteemed Holy? In answer to which I say, c-crq av-j av n2 av vvn vmd pc-acp vbi vvn j? p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
106 1. There is no man so absurd and ridiculous as to think Churches capable of that Holiness whereby Christian Souls are made Holy. For Holiness in men is a part of the Image of God, once defaced, 1. There is no man so absurd and ridiculous as to think Churches capable of that Holiness whereby Christian Souls Are made Holy. For Holiness in men is a part of the Image of God, once defaced, crd pc-acp vbz dx n1 av j cc j c-acp pc-acp vvi n2 j pp-f d n1 c-crq np1 n2 vbr vvn j. p-acp n1 p-acp n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
107 but since renewed and stamped again upon his reasonable creatures; but since renewed and stamped again upon his reasonable creatures; cc-acp c-acp vvn cc vvn av p-acp po31 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
108 and to imagine Wood and Stone capable of receiving the least Impression of the Divine Image, the darkest resemblance of his Infinite Perfections, were the ready way to Idolatry. And therefore, and to imagine Wood and Stone capable of receiving the least Impression of the Divine Image, the Darkest resemblance of his Infinite Perfections, were the ready Way to Idolatry. And Therefore, cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 j pp-f vvg dt ds n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt js n1 pp-f po31 j n2, vbdr dt j n1 p-acp n1. cc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
109 2. The Holiness we ascribe to the Houses of God, (common to all other consecrated Things, Times, 2. The Holiness we ascribe to the Houses of God, (Common to all other consecrated Things, Times, crd dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (j p-acp d j-jn vvn n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
110 and Persons) is meerly Relative and Ecclesiastical; the formal reason whereof, is, their deputation to the Holy Ordinances of Divine Service. For here daisy Prayers are made to the Father of Mercies; here Thanks and Praise are solemnly offered for all his Benefits; and Persons) is merely Relative and Ecclesiastical; the formal reason whereof, is, their deputation to the Holy Ordinances of Divine Service. For Here daisy Prayers Are made to the Father of mercies; Here Thanks and Praise Are solemnly offered for all his Benefits; cc n2) vbz av-j j cc j; dt j n1 c-crq, vbz, po32 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n1. c-acp av n1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; av n2 cc vvb vbr av-j vvn p-acp d po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
111 here his Holy Word is read and preached for our edification and comfort; Here his Holy Word is read and preached for our edification and Comfort; av po31 j n1 vbz vvn cc vvd p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
112 here that Tremendum Evangelii Mysterium (as St. Austine calls the Sacrament of our Lords Body and Blood ) is often celebrated; Here that Tremendum Evangelii Mysterium (as Saint Augustine calls the Sacrament of our lords Body and Blood) is often celebrated; av d fw-la np1 fw-la (c-acp n1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 n1 cc n1) vbz av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
113 and in reference to these Spiritual Duties, the Place it self is deservedly reputed and styled Holy. and in Referente to these Spiritual Duties, the Place it self is deservedly reputed and styled Holy. cc p-acp n1 p-acp d j n2, dt n1 pn31 n1 vbz av-vvn j-vvn cc vvn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
114 Now this Holiness and Majesty of the Place hath, in regard of us, great vertue, force, and efficacy. Now this Holiness and Majesty of the Place hath, in regard of us, great virtue, force, and efficacy. av d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz, p-acp n1 pp-f pno12, j n1, n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
115 For 1. It requireth of us a negative reverence due thereto, that men should abstain from all light, vain, For 1. It requires of us a negative Reverence due thereto, that men should abstain from all Light, vain, p-acp crd pn31 vvz pp-f pno12 dt j-jn n1 j-jn av, cst n2 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
116 or secular businesses therein, from which it was sequestred by its first Dedication. or secular businesses therein, from which it was sequestered by its First Dedication. cc j n2 av, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
117 As for things morally evil in themselves (such as lying, stealing, killing, blaspheming, &c.) they are unlawfull to be done in any place, As for things morally evil in themselves (such as lying, stealing, killing, blaspheming, etc.) they Are unlawful to be done in any place, p-acp p-acp n2 av-j j-jn p-acp px32 (d c-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, j-vvg, av) pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
118 but most of all in Gods House, the profanation whereof adds a new circumstance, an eminent aggravation to the Sin. One fearful instance of this nature, our Saviour chargeth those Jews, as answerable for; but most of all in God's House, the profanation whereof adds a new circumstance, an eminent aggravation to the Sin. One fearful instance of this nature, our Saviour charges those jews, as answerable for; cc-acp ds pp-f d p-acp npg1 n1, dt n1 c-crq vvz dt j n1, dt j n1 p-acp dt np1 crd j n1 pp-f d n1, po12 n1 vvz d np2, p-acp j c-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
119 namely, the death of Zacharias, not only a Priest, a holy Person, (but to add more weight to the fact still) slain between the Temple and the Altar too, in an holy place, And I doubt amongst other circumstances of the late Scotish Covenant (besides that it was peccant in the matter and substance) that will one day be found to be none of the least, that it was generally taken in Churches. namely, the death of Zacharias, not only a Priest, a holy Person, (but to add more weight to the fact still) slave between the Temple and the Altar too, in an holy place, And I doubt among other Circumstances of the late Scottish Covenant (beside that it was peccant in the matter and substance) that will one day be found to be none of the least, that it was generally taken in Churches. av, dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j dt n1, dt j n1, (cc-acp p-acp vvi dc n1 p-acp dt n1 av) vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 av, p-acp dt j n1, cc pns11 vvb p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt j np1 n1 (p-acp cst pn31 vbds av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1) cst vmb crd n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vbi pix pp-f dt ds, cst pn31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
120 But I must vindicate these sacred places not only from sinfull and unworthy actions, but from such as are of an indifferent nature also, lawfull enough elsewhere, But I must vindicate these sacred places not only from sinful and unworthy actions, but from such as Are of an indifferent nature also, lawful enough elsewhere, p-acp pns11 vmb vvi d j n2 xx av-j p-acp j cc j n2, cc-acp p-acp d c-acp vbr pp-f dt j n1 av, j av-d av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
121 but prophane, if done in the House of God, set apart for holy offices. but profane, if done in the House of God, Set apart for holy Offices. cc-acp j, cs vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd av p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
122 And our Saviour's own Example is my warrant for it, who drove all the Buyers, and Sellers, And our Saviour's own Exampl is my warrant for it, who drove all the Buyers, and Sellers, cc po12 ng1 d n1 vbz po11 n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vvd d dt n2, cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
123 and Trapezytes out of the Temple; thereby intimating, that even civil traffique and commerce (though in order to sacred ends, and Trapezytes out of the Temple; thereby intimating, that even civil traffic and commerce (though in order to sacred ends, cc n2 av pp-f dt n1; av vvg, cst av j vvi cc n1 (cs p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
124 for the Sheep and Oxen, sold there, were for Sacrifice) defileth his House of Prayer. for the Sheep and Oxen, sold there, were for Sacrifice) Defileth his House of Prayer. p-acp dt n1 cc n2, vvn a-acp, vbdr p-acp n1) vvz po31 n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
125 2. Besides this Negative, there is also a positive reverence due to the House of God. 2. Beside this Negative, there is also a positive Reverence due to the House of God. crd p-acp d j-jn, pc-acp vbz av dt j n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
126 Our Church hath well provided, that by the reverence of our outward gestures at the divine service, our inward and hearty duty to God and his ordinances, should be expressed and maintained. Our Church hath well provided, that by the Reverence of our outward gestures At the divine service, our inward and hearty duty to God and his ordinances, should be expressed and maintained. po12 n1 vhz av vvn, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, po12 j cc j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, vmd vbi vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
127 And so much is implied in St. Pauls own precept, Glorifie God in your Body and in your Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.20. And so much is implied in Saint Paul's own precept, glorify God in your Body and in your Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.20. cc av d vbz vvn p-acp n1 npg1 d n1, vvb np1 p-acp po22 n1 cc p-acp po22 n1, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
128 which are Gods. They are a little too superstitious, who will allow the Church to be no longer an holy place, which Are God's They Are a little too superstitious, who will allow the Church to be no longer an holy place, r-crq vbr n2 pns32 vbr dt j av j, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-dx av-jc dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
129 than whilst the Saints are in it; as if they carried away the Holiness thereof home with them. than while the Saints Are in it; as if they carried away the Holiness thereof home with them. cs cs dt n2 vbr p-acp pn31; c-acp cs pns32 vvd av dt n1 av av-an p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
130 Ye know, all men stand bare in the Chamber of Presence, though the King be absent; how much more reason then have we to express our humility and subjection to the supreme MAJESTY of Heaven, who is never absent, but always present here, You know, all men stand bore in the Chamber of Presence, though the King be absent; how much more reason then have we to express our humility and subjection to the supreme MAJESTY of Heaven, who is never absent, but always present Here, pn22 vvb, d n2 vvb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 vbb j; c-crq av-d av-dc n1 av vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz av j, p-acp av j av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
131 even in the Intervals of his daily Service. even in the Intervals of his daily Service. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
132 To all this I add, that the Holiness of consecrated Places and Things is such, that it is no less than Sacrilege to apply them to any prophane use. To all this I add, that the Holiness of consecrated Places and Things is such, that it is no less than Sacrilege to apply them to any profane use. p-acp d d pns11 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 cc n2 vbz d, cst pn31 vbz dx dc cs n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
133 Quod semel dicatum est Deo, amplius ad profanos usus transferri non debet; — was once current Law amongst Christians. Quod semel dicatum est God, Amplius ad profanos usus transferri non debet; — was once current Law among Christians. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la; — vbds a-acp j n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
134 And Things given to the Church, were said of old to be consign'd in manus mortuas; to intimate, that the Clergy had no more power to alienate them de Jure, then a dead man hath de Facto. So that let modern projectors (saies one) build Babels never so high, And Things given to the Church, were said of old to be consigned in manus mortuas; to intimate, that the Clergy had no more power to alienate them de Jure, then a dead man hath de Facto. So that let modern projectors (Says one) built Babels never so high, cc n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, vbdr vvn pp-f j pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp fw-la fw-la; pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vhd dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 vdb vvi, av dt j n1 vhz fw-fr fw-la. av cst vvb j n2 (vvz pi) vvb npg1 av av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
135 if they be reared on the ruines of Sion, 'tis putting their Gains into the Prophets Bag with Holes; both Fabrick and Founder will sink together at last, and come to nothing. if they be reared on the ruins of Sion, it's putting their Gains into the prophets Bag with Holes; both Fabric and Founder will sink together At last, and come to nothing. cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pn31|vbz vvg po32 vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp n2; d n1 cc n1 vmb vvi av p-acp ord, cc vvb p-acp pix. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
136 And it is observed by Him and other modern Authors, that many of those Families who purchased Abbey-Lands, are since extinct, And it is observed by Him and other modern Authors, that many of those Families who purchased Abbey-Lands, Are since extinct, cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno31 cc j-jn j n2, cst d pp-f d n2 r-crq vvd n2, vbr a-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
137 or their Lands sold to buy Bread. However thus much I am assur'd of, that men were free by the old Law, to devote their Lands to the Lord, or keep them to themselves; or their Lands sold to buy Bred. However thus much I am assured of, that men were free by the old Law, to devote their Lands to the Lord, or keep them to themselves; cc po32 n2 vvd pc-acp vvi n1. c-acp av av-d pns11 vbm vvn pp-f, d n2 vbdr j p-acp dt j n1, p-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
138 but when once they had devoted them, they themselves could not call them back, under a Curse. Nor can I find any great difference between the sin of Achan, Josh. 7.21. and that of Ananias & Saphira, Act. 5.3. for they are convicted by the Apostle there, not only for lying to the holy Ghost, but for keeping back part of the price of the Land, given to maintain the Church in the communion of Gods Service. but when once they had devoted them, they themselves could not call them back, under a Curse. Nor can I find any great difference between the since of achan, Josh. 7.21. and that of Ananias & Sapphira, Act. 5.3. for they Are convicted by the Apostle there, not only for lying to the holy Ghost, but for keeping back part of the price of the Land, given to maintain the Church in the communion of God's Service. cc-acp c-crq c-acp pns32 vhd vvn pno32, pns32 px32 vmd xx vvi pno32 av, p-acp dt vvb. ccx vmb pns11 vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. cc d pp-f np1 cc np1, n1 crd. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 a-acp, xx av-j p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1, p-acp p-acp vvg av n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
139 From whence it followeth, that, that which is consecrated to Gods Service under the Gospel, is Anathema, for the same reason as under the Law, because the thing is accursed to them that withdraw, and rob God thereof. From whence it follows, that, that which is consecrated to God's Service under the Gospel, is Anathema, for the same reason as under the Law, Because the thing is accursed to them that withdraw, and rob God thereof. p-acp c-crq pn31 vvz, cst, cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz n1, p-acp dt d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz j-vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb, cc vvi np1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
140 And now what remains, but that we make some practical Inferences upon this whole matter. And, And now what remains, but that we make Some practical Inferences upon this Whole matter. And, cc av q-crq vvz, cc-acp cst pns12 vvb d j n2 p-acp d j-jn n1. np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 23
141 1. From the first Enquiry resolved, I infer, That if the Temple and the Altar were Dedicated by Judas and his Brethren, 1. From the First Enquiry resolved, I infer, That if the Temple and the Altar were Dedicated by Judas and his Brothers, crd p-acp dt ord n1 vvd, pns11 vvb, cst cs dt n1 cc dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 23
142 and commemorated by an Annual Feast, and that approved also by our Saviours own presence as it, and commemorated by an Annual Feast, and that approved also by our Saviors own presence as it, cc j-vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc cst vvd av p-acp po12 ng1 d n1 c-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 23
143 though it pretended to no more than humane Institution: though it pretended to no more than humane Institution: cs pn31 vvd p-acp dx dc cs j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 23
144 then let no man charge us with superstition, if we upon occasion follow their Example, to maintain and cherish in the minds of men that reverence due to Places consecrated to God Almighties Service, then let no man charge us with Superstition, if we upon occasion follow their Exampl, to maintain and cherish in the minds of men that Reverence due to Places consecrated to God Almighty's Service, av vvb dx n1 vvb pno12 p-acp n1, cs pns12 p-acp n1 vvi po32 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cst n1 j-jn p-acp n2 vvn p-acp np1 ng1-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 23
145 and to the holy Offices to be performed therein. and to the holy Offices to be performed therein. cc p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 23
146 2. From the Second, I infer, That if the piety and Bounty of others have built, repaired, 2. From the Second, I infer, That if the piety and Bounty of Others have built, repaired, crd p-acp dt ord, pns11 vvb, cst cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn vhb vvn, vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 23
147 and adorned Places for our Religious Assemblies, we should be beyond parallel Ingratefull to them, (not to say contemptuous to God, should we not remember them concerning this, and suffer their own works to praise them in the Gates. and adorned Places for our Religious Assemblies, we should be beyond parallel Ingrateful to them, (not to say contemptuous to God, should we not Remember them Concerning this, and suffer their own works to praise them in the Gates. cc j-vvn n2 p-acp po12 j n2, pns12 vmd vbi p-acp n1 j p-acp pno32, (xx pc-acp vvi j p-acp np1, vmd pns12 xx vvi pno32 vvg d, cc vvi po32 d vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 24
148 Say not thou (saies Solomon) what is the cause that the former daies were better than these? Eccles. 7.10. for thou enquirest not wisely concerning this. Say not thou (Says Solomon) what is the cause that the former days were better than these? Eccles. 7.10. for thou enquirest not wisely Concerning this. n1 xx pns21 (vvz np1) q-crq vbz dt n1 cst dt j n2 vbdr jc cs d? np1 crd. p-acp pns21 vv2 xx av-j vvg d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 24
149 Times have sometimes changed for the worse; but that they must needs do so always, is no good consequence; Times have sometime changed for the Worse; but that they must needs do so always, is no good consequence; ng1 vhb av vvn p-acp dt av-jc; cc-acp cst pns32 vmb av vdi av av, vbz dx j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 24
150 for I must observe (in spight of all popular murmurs and clamours to the contrary) that the former daies we spoke of, were far worse than These, as in many others, for I must observe (in spite of all popular murmurs and clamours to the contrary) that the former days we spoke of, were Far Worse than These, as in many Others, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi (p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n-jn) cst dt j ng2 pns12 vvd pp-f, vbdr av-j jc cs d, a-acp p-acp d n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 24
151 so in this respect also, that the sober & wiser part of men amongst us now do not only abhor Popish Idols, but detest Fanatick Sacrilege too. so in this respect also, that the Sobrium & Wiser part of men among us now do not only abhor Popish Idols, but detest Fanatic Sacrilege too. av p-acp d n1 av, cst dt j cc jc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno12 av vdb xx av-j vvb j n2, p-acp vvb j-jn n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 24
152 They take more solid pleasure and satisfaction in building and adorning Churches, than any of those blind Zealots did in plucking them down as cumbering the ground. And this Kings Reign is likely to be as famous to after-ages for their Repairing, They take more solid pleasure and satisfaction in building and adorning Churches, than any of those blind Zealots did in plucking them down as cumbering the ground. And this Kings Reign is likely to be as famous to Afterages for their Repairing, pns32 vvb av-dc j n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg n2, cs d pp-f d j n2 vdd p-acp vvg pno32 a-acp c-acp vvg dt n1. cc d n2 vvi vbz j pc-acp vbi a-acp j p-acp n2 p-acp po32 vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 24
153 and Restauration, as that Rebellion was for their ruine. and Restauration, as that Rebellion was for their ruin. cc n1, c-acp cst n1 vbds p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 24
154 And blessed be the Lord God who hath put it into your Hearts also vindicate the Honour of his House and Name, and to Dedicate part of your substance to his Sanctuary (of your own meer motion, And blessed be the Lord God who hath put it into your Hearts also vindicate the Honour of his House and Name, and to Dedicate part of your substance to his Sanctuary (of your own mere motion, np1 vvn vbb dt n1 np1 r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp po22 n2 av vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc vvb, cc p-acp j n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp po31 n1 (pp-f po22 d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 24
155 and good will) in restoring this Sacred, Ancient, Curious Pile to, yea and beyond its primitive Lustre, that your Second Temple also might be more glorious than the first, even in the literal sence. and good will) in restoring this Sacred, Ancient, Curious Pile to, yea and beyond its primitive Lustre, that your Second Temple also might be more glorious than the First, even in the literal sense. cc j n1) p-acp vvg d j, j, j n1 p-acp, uh cc p-acp po31 j n1, cst po22 ord n1 av vmd vbi av-dc j cs dt ord, av p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 25
156 Hereby all the world may see, and know that you have a due and just sence of Gods discriminating Mercy, in sparing this his House out of two several consuming Fires, that more than threatned it; Hereby all the world may see, and know that you have a due and just sense of God's discriminating Mercy, in sparing this his House out of two several consuming Fires, that more than threatened it; av d dt n1 vmb vvi, cc vvb cst pn22 vhb dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f n2 vvg n1, p-acp vvg d po31 n1 av pp-f crd j j-vvg n2, d dc cs vvd pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 25
157 as if He had said to them both, thus far shall ye go and no farther; as if He had said to them both, thus Far shall you go and no farther; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno32 av-d, av av-j vmb pn22 vvi cc dx av-jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 25
158 and to the destroying Angel, It is enough, stay now thine hand! and to the destroying Angel, It is enough, stay now thine hand! cc p-acp dt vvg n1, pn31 vbz av-d, vvb av po21 n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 25
159 And may this goodly Structure be still Armor of proof against all future Casualties to transmit your Praise and Bounty to all posterity; And may this goodly Structure be still Armour of proof against all future Casualties to transmit your Praise and Bounty to all posterity; cc vmb d j n1 vbb av n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi po22 vvb cc n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 25
160 but chiefly to preserve Gods Glory and Worship in the beauty of Holiness, even till that general Conflagration of all things, but chiefly to preserve God's Glory and Worship in the beauty of Holiness, even till that general Conflagration of all things, cc-acp av-jn pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp cst j n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 25
161 when this great Machine of the World shall be dissolved, and Time it self shall be no more, but go out like Fire, and be extinguished in the bottomless Ocean of Eternity! when this great Machine of the World shall be dissolved, and Time it self shall be no more, but go out like Fire, and be extinguished in the bottomless Ocean of Eternity! c-crq d j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc n1 pn31 n1 vmb vbi dx av-dc, p-acp vvi av av-j n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 25
162 3. And lastly, from the last Enquiry resolved, I infer, that, if these consecrated Places be Holy, then let us beware of polluting or prophaning them in any wise. 3. And lastly, from the last Enquiry resolved, I infer, that, if these consecrated Places be Holy, then let us beware of polluting or profaning them in any wise. crd cc ord, p-acp dt ord n1 vvd, pns11 vvb, cst, cs d j-vvn n2 vbb j, av vvb pno12 vvi pp-f vvg cc vvg pno32 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
163 Put off thy shoes from thy feet, (saies God to Moses) for thou standest on holy ground. Ex. 3.5. Put off thy shoes from thy feet, (Says God to Moses) for thou Standest on holy ground. Ex. 3.5. vvb a-acp po21 n2 p-acp po21 n2, (vvz np1 p-acp np1) p-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp j n1. fw-la crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
164 And his Command by Solomon, reacheth us also, Keep thy foot when thou goest into the House of God. And his Command by Solomon, reaches us also, Keep thy foot when thou goest into the House of God. cc po31 n1 p-acp np1, vvz pno12 av, vvb po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
165 A Motto generally written over the door of the Synagogue, saith Buxtorf. The very Heathen Idolaters were not without some sence of this; A Motto generally written over the door of the Synagogue, Says Buxtorf. The very Heathen Idolaters were not without Some sense of this; dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz np1. dt j j-jn n2 vbdr xx p-acp d n1 pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
166 for when the Ark of God was by the Philistims set in the Temple of Dagon, Dagon fell down; and because by that mischance Dagons head and hands were cut off by the threshold of the door, for when the Ark of God was by the philistines Set in the Temple of Dagon, Dagon fell down; and Because by that mischance Dagons head and hands were Cut off by the threshold of the door, p-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp dt njp2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 vvd a-acp; cc c-acp p-acp d n1 n2 n1 cc n2 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
167 therefore neither Priest, nor People durst ever tread on that threshold more. Therefore neither Priest, nor People durst ever tread on that threshold more. av dx n1, ccx n1 vvd av vvi p-acp d n1 av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
168 And of the many typical precepts in Leviticus, that the Israelites should wash and cleanse themselves by divers cenemonies before they enter into the Sanctuary, we ought to make this Moral, that Christianity requireth us to wash our Souls from all that filch of lust and passion before we presume to enter into the Holy Place. And of the many typical Precepts in Leviticus, that the Israelites should wash and cleanse themselves by diverse cenemonies before they enter into the Sanctuary, we ought to make this Moral, that Christianity requires us to wash our Souls from all that filch of lust and passion before we presume to enter into the Holy Place. cc pp-f dt d j n2 p-acp fw-la, cst dt np1 vmd vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp j n2 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d j, cst np1 vvz pno12 p-acp vvb po12 n2 p-acp d cst vvb pp-f n1 cc n1 c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
169 Be we therefore more ready to hear (says Solemon ) than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who are rash, heady, Be we Therefore more ready to hear (Says Solomon) than to offer the sacrifice of Fools, who Are rash, heady, vbr pns12 av av-dc j pc-acp vvi (vvz np1) av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
170 and presumptuous, and think their Sin is expiated for, though they never think to change their wicked minds. and presumptuous, and think their since is expiated for, though they never think to change their wicked minds. cc j, cc vvi po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp, cs pns32 av-x vvb pc-acp vvi po32 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 25
171 For they that come hither with malicious hearts, and polluted hands, and bring their Gift to the Altar with so little Charity that they are ready (like Cain ) to sprinkle it with their Brothers Blood, do make the House of prayer a Den of Thieves indeed, For they that come hither with malicious hearts, and polluted hands, and bring their Gift to the Altar with so little Charity that they Are ready (like Cain) to sprinkle it with their Brother's Blood, do make the House of prayer a Den of Thieves indeed, p-acp pns32 cst vvb av p-acp j n2, cc j-vvn n2, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp av j n1 cst pns32 vbr j (av-j np1) pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2 n1, vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 27
172 and turn the Church of God into the Devils Chappel, the Lords Sanctuary into the Synagogue of Satan. and turn the Church of God into the Devils Chappel, the lords Sanctuary into the Synagogue of Satan. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ng1 np1, dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 27
173 — Procul, O Procul ite prophani. — — Procul, O Procul item prophani. — — fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. — (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 27
174 But let us all rather approach the Holy Place with holy and humble hearts, and pay our Devotions to Almighty God, not in word and tongue only, but in Spirit and Truth, as becometh those who are living Temples of the Holy Ghost; But let us all rather approach the Holy Place with holy and humble hearts, and pay our Devotions to Almighty God, not in word and tongue only, but in Spirit and Truth, as Becometh those who Are living Temples of the Holy Ghost; p-acp vvb pno12 d av-c vvi dt j n1 p-acp j cc j n2, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp j-jn np1, xx p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j, p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp vvz d r-crq vbr vvg n2 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27
175 that so our daily Sacrifices may be as sweet Incense, our Sins pardoned, our Prayers, Alms, that so our daily Sacrifices may be as sweet Incense, our Sins pardoned, our Prayers, Alms, cst av po12 j n2 vmb vbi c-acp j n1, po12 n2 vvn, po12 n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27
176 and Persons accepted, and all our hearty performances Crowned at the last day with an Euge — well done good and faithful Servants, St. Matt. 25.23. enter ye into the Joy of your Lord: and Persons accepted, and all our hearty performances Crowned At the last day with an Euge — well done good and faithful Servants, Saint Matt. 25.23. enter you into the Joy of your Lord: cc n2 vvn, cc d po12 j n2 vvn p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt j — uh-av vdn j cc j n2, n1 np1 crd. vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27
177 even that Sanctum Sanctorum, that everlasting Temple not made with hands, there to sing eternal Halelujahs to the Holy Blessed and Glorious Trinity, the Father, Son, even that Sanctum Sanctorum, that everlasting Temple not made with hands, there to sing Eternal Hallelujahs to the Holy Blessed and Glorious Trinity, the Father, Son, av cst fw-la fw-la, cst j n1 xx vvn p-acp n2, a-acp pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt j j-vvn cc j np1, dt n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27
178 and Holy Ghost, and all through the mercy and Merits of our only Lord and Saviour JESƲS CHRIST, to whom with the Father and Holy Spirit be all the Dominion, Power and Glory now and ever, Amen, FINIS. and Holy Ghost, and all through the mercy and Merits of our only Lord and Saviour JESƲS CHRIST, to whom with the Father and Holy Spirit be all the Dominion, Power and Glory now and ever, Amen, FINIS. cc j n1, cc d p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po12 j n1 cc n1 vvz np1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 vbb d dt n1, n1 cc n1 av cc av, uh-n, fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27

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