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.
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,
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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;
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;
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,
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;
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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;
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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. ]
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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.
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.
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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.
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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;
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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.
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.
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:
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,
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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;
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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,
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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,
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.
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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.
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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.
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,
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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,
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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:
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,
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.
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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.
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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,
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,
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,
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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.
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,
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.
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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;
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;
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,
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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;
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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.
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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;
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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,
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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,
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;
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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;
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.
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,
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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.
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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,
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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,
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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.
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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;
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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.
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.
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,
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.
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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.
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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,
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,
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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,
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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.
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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;
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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!
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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.
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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,
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.
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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,
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;
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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:
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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,
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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.
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Dr. Bas. of the Sacr. pag. 86. Hag. 1.6. Dr. Bas. p. 118. Sr. H. Spelm. de nov. tem. Eccles. p. 88. & Cl. Spelm. to the Reader. p. 45. Reyner. fol. 127.
Dr. Bas. of the Sacred page. 86. Hag. 1.6. Dr. Bas. p. 118. Sr. H. Spelm de nov. tem. Eccles. p. 88. & Cl. Spelm to the Reader. p. 45. Reyner. fol. 127.
