IF we were to judge of the nature of Christianity by the designs and practices of some, who would be thought the only true and Catholick Christians, we should have no great reason to esteem it our honour to be called by his Name, who first brought this Religion into the world.
IF we were to judge of the nature of Christianity by the designs and practices of Some, who would be Thought the only true and Catholic Christians, we should have no great reason to esteem it our honour to be called by his Name, who First brought this Religion into the world.
For if the Christian Religion did indeed justifie all the fraud and treachery, the mischief and cruelty which hath been either acted or designed by men under the glorious pretence of advancing the interest of the Catholick Church, we might better choose not to be Christians, than to be such men :
For if the Christian Religion did indeed justify all the fraud and treachery, the mischief and cruelty which hath been either acted or designed by men under the glorious pretence of advancing the Interest of the Catholic Church, we might better choose not to be Christians, than to be such men:
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Because whatever Religion overthrows the common principles and duties of humane nature, such as those of Civil obedience, integrity and humanity are, cannot be supposed a Religion proper or intended by God for mankind;
Because whatever Religion overthrows the Common principles and duties of humane nature, such as those of Civil Obedience, integrity and humanity Are, cannot be supposed a Religion proper or intended by God for mankind;
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when men are encouraged to pursue their own natural inclinations by the most powerful motives of Religion, what bounds can be set to the growth and increase of these accursed fruits? Of all Religions in the world, we might have thought the Christian least lyable to be abused to such ill purposes;
when men Are encouraged to pursue their own natural inclinations by the most powerful motives of Religion, what bounds can be Set to the growth and increase of these accursed fruits? Of all Religions in the world, we might have Thought the Christian least liable to be abused to such ill Purposes;
for it was one of Machiavel 's quarrels against Christianity, that by its precepts of meekness and patience, it rendred men unfit for such great undertakings, which could not be accomplished without something of cruelty and inhumanity,
for it was one of Machiavel is quarrels against Christianity, that by its Precepts of meekness and patience, it rendered men unfit for such great undertakings, which could not be accomplished without something of cruelty and inhumanity,
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But that is reserved as the peculiar honour of the Christian Religion, that it commands the subduing all the bruitish and savage inclinations of men to acts of revenge and cruelty;
But that is reserved as the peculiar honour of the Christian Religion, that it commands the subduing all the brutish and savage inclinations of men to acts of revenge and cruelty;
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This is the Religion established by our Lord and Saviour in this excellent Sermon on the Mount, wherein the scope and design of Christianity is delivered with the greatest plainness and perspicuity;
This is the Religion established by our Lord and Saviour in this excellent Sermon on the Mount, wherein the scope and Design of Christianity is Delivered with the greatest plainness and perspicuity;
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which (if it be possible for us to judge of his meaning by the clearest expressions) was far enough from being the setting up a Monarchy in the Church to which all the Kings of the Christian world are by their Baptism bound to vail their Crowns,
which (if it be possible for us to judge of his meaning by the Clearest expressions) was Far enough from being the setting up a Monarchy in the Church to which all the Kings of the Christian world Are by their Baptism bound to Vail their Crowns,
as some imagine, if it had been so necessary to salvation, it is somewhat strange, that when our Blessed Saviour gave so many directions in order to salvation he should give not so much as the least intimation concerning this.
as Some imagine, if it had been so necessary to salvation, it is somewhat strange, that when our Blessed Saviour gave so many directions in order to salvation he should give not so much as the least intimation Concerning this.
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And what is it which our Saviour endeavours to perswade men to, in order to so firm a settlement of their minds against all the assaults of persecutions? viz. to humility, meekness, goodness, univeral holiness, to the love of God and mankind, to sincerity in devotion, dependence on Providence, prayer,
And what is it which our Saviour endeavours to persuade men to, in order to so firm a settlement of their minds against all the assaults of persecutions? viz. to humility, meekness, Goodness, universal holiness, to the love of God and mankind, to sincerity in devotion, dependence on Providence, prayer,
1. The Caution given, Beware of false Prophets, together with the ground of that Caution, For they come to you in Sheeps clothing, but inwardly are ravening Wolves.
1. The Caution given, Beware of false prophets, together with the ground of that Caution, For they come to you in Sheep clothing, but inwardly Are ravening Wolves.
1. The Caution given, Beware of false Prophets. There were two sorts of deceivers our Saviour gives his Disciples particular caution against, viz. false Christs and false Prophets ;
1. The Caution given, Beware of false prophets. There were two sorts of deceivers our Saviour gives his Disciples particular caution against, viz. false Christ and false prophets;
the false Christs were those who pretended that they were the persons who were foretold by the Prophets that should come for the redemption of his People;
the false Christ were those who pretended that they were the Persons who were foretold by the prophets that should come for the redemption of his People;
when he saith, that by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple, whom he calls false Apostles, deceitful workers transforming themselves into the Apostles of Christ :
when he Says, that by good words and fair Speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple, whom he calls false Apostles, deceitful workers transforming themselves into the Apostles of christ:
For I am jealous over you, saith he, with godly jealousie; but I fear lest by any means as the Serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
For I am jealous over you, Says he, with godly jealousy; but I Fear lest by any means as the Serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in christ.
It may seem strange, that after the Apostles had with so much care and diligence planted the Gospel of Christ in several Churches, they should express so much fear as they did, (and especially S. Paul ) of their being so soon corrupted by these false Teachers;
It may seem strange, that After the Apostles had with so much care and diligence planted the Gospel of christ in several Churches, they should express so much Fear as they did, (and especially S. Paul) of their being so soon corrupted by these false Teachers;
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And O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth? and of the Ephesians, That we henceforth be no more Children tossed to and fro,
And Oh foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth? and of the Ephesians, That we henceforth be no more Children tossed to and from,
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and of the Colossians, Beware lest any man spoil you through Philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
and of the colossians, Beware lest any man spoil you through Philosophy and vain deceit, After the tradition of men, After the rudiments of the world, and not After christ.
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And this may be the reason, why our Saviour doth not here call them false Teachers, but false Prophets. For Prophecy in its proper notion doth not relate to future events, but to divine Inspiration.
And this may be the reason, why our Saviour does not Here call them false Teachers, but false prophets. For Prophecy in its proper notion does not relate to future events, but to divine Inspiration.
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so the word NONLATINALPHABET is used in Greek Authors, as in the Author of the Book de Mundo, NONLATINALPHABET is rendered by Apuleius effari caeteris ;
so the word is used in Greek Authors, as in the Author of the Book de Mundo, is rendered by Apuleius effari caeteris;
but the reason why the name of Prophecy came to be restrained to the prediction of things to come, was because future events lying most out of the reach of mens knowledge, the fore-telling of these was looked upon as the greatest evidence of divine inspiration.
but the reason why the name of Prophecy Come to be restrained to the prediction of things to come, was Because future events lying most out of the reach of men's knowledge, the foretelling of these was looked upon as the greatest evidence of divine inspiration.
and so these false Prophets were not men who pretended to fore-tell future events, but to the assistance of an infallible Spirit, in giving the sense of Scripture;
and so these false prophets were not men who pretended to foretell future events, but to the assistance of an infallible Spirit, in giving the sense of Scripture;
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such whom our Saviour and his Apostles did warn men especially against, pretended to be Prophets and Apostles, and to know the mind of Christ better than they who truly had the assistance of the Holy Ghost.
such whom our Saviour and his Apostles did warn men especially against, pretended to be prophets and Apostles, and to know the mind of christ better than they who truly had the assistance of the Holy Ghost.
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Some think the bare pretence to Infallibility ought in such a divided state of the Christian world to be entertained as the best expedient to end Controversies,
some think the bore pretence to Infallibility ought in such a divided state of the Christian world to be entertained as the best expedient to end Controversies,
If bare pretences were sufficient, Simon Magus did bid the fairest to be Head of the Church, for he pretended to be Gods Vicar upon earth, or the divine Power sent down from Heaven, which none of the Apostles pretended to.
If bore pretences were sufficient, Simon Magus did bid the Fairest to be Head of the Church, for he pretended to be God's Vicar upon earth, or the divine Power sent down from Heaven, which none of the Apostles pretended to.
Why then did not the Christian Church submit to Montanus his Paraclete, when no other Christians pretended to such an immediate inspiration as he did? And certainly Prisca and Maximilla were better Oracles,
Why then did not the Christian Church submit to Montanus his Paraclete, when no other Christians pretended to such an immediate inspiration as he did? And Certainly Prisca and Maximilla were better Oracles,
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For we see what mischief it did in the Apostolical times, when there was a true infallible Spirit in the Apostles of Christ to discover and confute it;
For we see what mischief it did in the Apostolical times, when there was a true infallible Spirit in the Apostles of christ to discover and confute it;
For those who have the least ground, do commonly use the greatest confidence, and denounce Hell and damnation the soonest to those who despise and reject them.
For those who have the least ground, do commonly use the greatest confidence, and denounce Hell and damnation the soonest to those who despise and reject them.
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Thus the rejecting mens Fanatick pretences to Revelations and Extasies is cryed out upon, as blaspheming the Holy Ghost; and refusing to believe upon the Roman Churches pretended Infallibility, is called no less, than denying Gods Veracity.
Thus the rejecting men's Fanatic pretences to Revelations and Ecstasies is cried out upon, as blaspheming the Holy Ghost; and refusing to believe upon the Roman Churches pretended Infallibility, is called no less, than denying God's Veracity.
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but we will not swallow Pretences for Evidences, nor Enthusiasms for Revelations. For as the true Religion was at first founded upon Divine Inspiration;
but we will not swallow Pretences for Evidences, nor Enthusiasms for Revelations. For as the true Religion was At First founded upon Divine Inspiration;
Maimonides saith, that the first beginning of Pagan Idolatry, was owing to the pretence of Inspiration, and immediate Revelations for the Worship of the Stars.
Maimonides Says, that the First beginning of Pagan Idolatry, was owing to the pretence of Inspiration, and immediate Revelations for the Worship of the Stars.
However that be, we are certain the Devil made use of Oracles and Enthusiasms, as the most effectual means to bring men to the practice of it, both in Aegypt, in Greece and many other places;
However that be, we Are certain the devil made use of Oracles and Enthusiasms, as the most effectual means to bring men to the practice of it, both in Egypt, in Greece and many other places;
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For when was that ever more evident than in the holy Apostles after the miraculous descent of the Holy Ghost upon them? Many are apt to say now, That there will never be an end of these wranglings,
For when was that ever more evident than in the holy Apostles After the miraculous descent of the Holy Ghost upon them? Many Are apt to say now, That there will never be an end of these wranglings,
And if so great an evidence of a Divine Spirit manifested by their Miracles, had no greater effect then, what can we imagine the shadow of S. Peter, or the dream of infallibility can do in the Roman Church? And give me leave to say, it is the Inquisition and not Infallibility, which keep things quiet among them.
And if so great an evidence of a Divine Spirit manifested by their Miracles, had no greater Effect then, what can we imagine the shadow of S. Peter, or the dream of infallibility can do in the Roman Church? And give me leave to say, it is the Inquisition and not Infallibility, which keep things quiet among them.
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2. The false Prophets and Apostles pretended to greater mortification and self-denyal than the true Apostles did S Hierom understands their coming in Sheeps clothing, of this pretence to greater severity, and rigour of life than others used.
2. The false prophets and Apostles pretended to greater mortification and self-denial than the true Apostles did S Hieronymus understands their coming in Sheep clothing, of this pretence to greater severity, and rigour of life than Others used.
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Those that go about to deceive, must appear to have something extraordinary this way, to raise an admiration of them among those who judge of Saints more by their looks, than by their actions. Whereas the greatest Hypocrites have been alwayes the greatest pretenders this way.
Those that go about to deceive, must appear to have something extraordinary this Way, to raise an admiration of them among those who judge of Saints more by their looks, than by their actions. Whereas the greatest Hypocrites have been always the greatest pretenders this Way.
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Our blessed Saviour was so far from making any shew of this rigour and severity, that he was reproached by the Scribes and Pharisees, those mortified Saints, to be a wine-bibber, a friend to Publicans and Sinners. Alas!
Our blessed Saviour was so Far from making any show of this rigour and severity, that he was reproached by the Scribes and Pharisees, those mortified Saints, to be a winebibber, a friend to Publicans and Sinners. Alas!
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what heavenly looks, and devout gestures, and long prayers, and frequent fastings had they more than Christ or his Disciples? The poor Widows were so ravished with their long prayers, that they thought they could not do better with their houses or estates,
what heavenly looks, and devout gestures, and long Prayers, and frequent Fastings had they more than christ or his Disciples? The poor Widows were so ravished with their long Prayers, that they Thought they could not do better with their houses or estates,
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than to put them into the hands of such mortified men to the world: till they found, notwithstanding their Sheeps clothing, that by their devouring they were ravening Wolves.
than to put them into the hands of such mortified men to the world: till they found, notwithstanding their Sheep clothing, that by their devouring they were ravening Wolves.
and who would have thought, that under the Name of that Jesus, who so much detested and abhorred their hypocrisie, there should others arise, who have outdone them in their own way? As though Christ had said, Except your righteousness be like the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall not enter in the Kingdom of Heaven.
and who would have Thought, that under the Name of that jesus, who so much detested and abhorred their hypocrisy, there should Others arise, who have outdone them in their own Way? As though christ had said, Except your righteousness be like the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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but they thought the state of the one was not agreeable to their sanctity, nor the free use of the other consistent with their severe and mortified life.
but they Thought the state of the one was not agreeable to their sanctity, nor the free use of the other consistent with their severe and mortified life.
What a pleasant thing it is to account that fasting, which the unmortified Epicures of old accounted their most delicious feasting, viz. Fish and Wine!
What a pleasant thing it is to account that fasting, which the unmortified Epicureans of old accounted their most delicious feasting, viz. Fish and Wine!
and notwithstanding all the pretence of fasting and mortification in that Church, I cannot see that any man is bound by the Laws of it, to keep one true fast all the dayes of his life.
and notwithstanding all the pretence of fasting and mortification in that Church, I cannot see that any man is bound by the Laws of it, to keep one true fast all the days of his life.
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being in all probability taken from the severe precepts of the Pythagorean Philosophy, which makes him bid them, Beware lest they were spoiled through Philosophy and vain deceit,
being in all probability taken from the severe Precepts of the Pythagorean Philosophy, which makes him bid them, Beware lest they were spoiled through Philosophy and vain deceit,
but S. Paul calls them only vain deceits, the commandments and doctrines of men, things that made a fair shew, but he looks upon them as corruptions of the doctrine of Christ.
but S. Paul calls them only vain Deceits, the Commandments and doctrines of men, things that made a fair show, but he looks upon them as corruptions of the Doctrine of christ.
Yet afterwards the Montanists and Encratitae and others were much stricter and more frequent in these fasts and abstinence, than the Catholick Christians;
Yet afterwards the Montanists and Encratites and Others were much Stricter and more frequent in these fasts and abstinence, than the Catholic Christians;
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when they pretend to so much Mortification above what Christianity requires from them. 3. They pretended to know the mind of Christ better than the Apostles did:
when they pretend to so much Mortification above what Christianity requires from them. 3. They pretended to know the mind of christ better than the Apostles did:
and gave out that from him they understood, that what he had said concerning the Resurrection, was only to be understood of the state of Regeneration :
and gave out that from him they understood, that what he had said Concerning the Resurrection, was only to be understood of the state of Regeneration:
They reported, that the Apostles understood only some common and ordinary things, but the deeper and more hidden mysteries were only made known to them:
They reported, that the Apostles understood only Some Common and ordinary things, but the Deeper and more hidden Mysteres were only made known to them:
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which makes S. Paul in his Epistles to those Churches which they had corrupted, speak so often of his understanding the mysteries of God: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mysterie, even the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the world to our glory :
which makes S. Paul in his Epistles to those Churches which they had corrupted, speak so often of his understanding the Mysteres of God: But we speak the Wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden Wisdom which God ordained before the world to our glory:
The true Apostles declared, that they kept back nothing of the counsel of God, but delivered it openly and plainly, to make all men see and understand what that mysterie was :
The true Apostles declared, that they kept back nothing of the counsel of God, but Delivered it openly and plainly, to make all men see and understand what that mystery was:
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the false Apostles pretended, that the Doctrine and Writings of the Apostles did not contain all the great mysteries of the Gospel, but they were received from Christs own mouth,
the false Apostles pretended, that the Doctrine and Writings of the Apostles did not contain all the great Mysteres of the Gospel, but they were received from Christ own Mouth,
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and upon this principle, Cerinthus, Basilides, Valentinus, and Marcion went, as appears by Irenaeus. For when they saw, they could never make good their Doctrines by the writings of the New Testament they sought to blast the reputation of these,
and upon this principle, Cerinthus, Basilides, Valentinus, and Marcion went, as appears by Irnaeus. For when they saw, they could never make good their Doctrines by the writings of the New Testament they sought to blast the reputation of these,
and revile their Teachers, that did so foully misrepresent their Doctrines to them! Alas for them poor men, they neither understand us nor our Religion!
and revile their Teachers, that did so foully misrepresent their Doctrines to them! Alas for them poor men, they neither understand us nor our Religion!
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and had prevailed so far upon the people by these sly insinuations, as though all he aimed at, was only for his own advantage, viz. that he might be popular,
and had prevailed so Far upon the people by these sly insinuations, as though all he aimed At, was only for his own advantage, viz. that he might be popular,
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What joy was it to them to see in the Church of Corinth, such parties and factions made among them? some for Paul, some for Apollos, some for Cephas, from hence proceeded envying, and strife, and divisions among them ;
What joy was it to them to see in the Church of Corinth, such parties and factions made among them? Some for Paul, Some for Apollos, Some for Cephas, from hence proceeded envying, and strife, and divisions among them;
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and elsewhere beseeches the Christians to mark them that cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them; for they that are such, serve not our Lord Jesus Christ but their own belly;
and elsewhere Beseeches the Christians to mark them that cause divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them; for they that Are such, serve not our Lord jesus christ but their own belly;
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Why should the disciples of Peter yield to those of Paul, and why should not those of Apollos be regarded as much as either? And such was the unhappy success of these mens arts in this divided Church of Corinth, that notwithstanding all the care of S. Paul to put an end to their factions, they brake out with greater fury afterwards,
Why should the Disciples of Peter yield to those of Paul, and why should not those of Apollos be regarded as much as either? And such was the unhappy success of these men's arts in this divided Church of Corinth, that notwithstanding all the care of S. Paul to put an end to their factions, they brake out with greater fury afterwards,
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and therefore he makes that the chief argument of his Epistle, to defeat the design of the false Teachers, by perswading them to peace and unity among themselves. (4.) By the most plausible insinuations.
and Therefore he makes that the chief argument of his Epistle, to defeat the Design of the false Teachers, by persuading them to peace and unity among themselves. (4.) By the most plausible insinuations.
but the Apostle well adds to all this, deceiving the hearts of the simple, for none else are capable of being thus deceived, by all their fair pretences and plausible insinuations.
but the Apostle well adds to all this, deceiving the hearts of the simple, for none Else Are capable of being thus deceived, by all their fair pretences and plausible insinuations.
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These were for the purity and simplicity of the Gospel of Christ, the other were for joyning the Iewish Ceremonies and the Heathen Customs : together with it;
These were for the purity and simplicity of the Gospel of christ, the other were for joining the Jewish Ceremonies and the Heathen Customs: together with it;
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so that by these offers, they hoped to gain the vain, the superstitious, and the profaner sort wholly to them See how S Paul describes them, having a form of godliness,
so that by these offers, they hoped to gain the vain, the superstitious, and the profaner sort wholly to them See how S Paul describes them, having a from of godliness,
S. Chrysostom thinks these words of our Saviour have a particular respect to the foregoing words, Strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
S. Chrysostom thinks these words of our Saviour have a particular respect to the foregoing words, Strait is the gate and narrow is the Way that leads unto life, and few there be that find it.
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and receive the Popes benediction) for ye shall be called the Children of God. Blessed are ye, if ye do or suffer evil for the Catholick Churches sake;
and receive the Popes benediction) for you shall be called the Children of God. Blessed Are you, if you do or suffer evil for the Catholic Churches sake;
And are not these much easier terms of blessedness, than those our Saviour layes down? Besides, that which makes the way to Heaven more narrow, is that our Saviour declares, he came not to destroy the Law, but to fulfill it :
And Are not these much Easier terms of blessedness, than those our Saviour lays down? Beside, that which makes the Way to Heaven more narrow, is that our Saviour declares, he Come not to destroy the Law, but to fulfil it:
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But do not they make the way to Heaven much opener, that teach men to dissolve both the Law and the Precepts of Christ? For this is the language of these false Teachers,
But do not they make the Way to Heaven much opener, that teach men to dissolve both the Law and the Precepts of christ? For this is the language of these false Teachers,
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Thou shalt not make to thy self any graven Image, nor the likeness of any thing, &c. but we say unto you, that this Command may be left out among Christians.
Thou shalt not make to thy self any graved Image, nor the likeness of any thing, etc. but we say unto you, that this Command may be left out among Christians.
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You have heard, that it hath been said of old, Thou shalt not commit adultery : but we say unto you, that marriage in a Priest is worse than fornication. Thus far for the Law ;
You have herd, that it hath been said of old, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but we say unto you, that marriage in a Priest is Worse than fornication. Thus Far for the Law;
You have heard, that it hath been said by the Apostle, that men ought to pray with understanding: but we say unto you, that men need not understand what they pray for.
You have herd, that it hath been said by the Apostle, that men ought to pray with understanding: but we say unto you, that men need not understand what they pray for.
If Christ had ever intended to have left such a Vicar upon Earth, whose judgement all Christians are bound to follow, he would never have put them to such a needless tryal of mens Doctrines by their Fruits:
If christ had ever intended to have left such a Vicar upon Earth, whose judgement all Christians Are bound to follow, he would never have put them to such a needless trial of men's Doctrines by their Fruits:
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This had been the fullest and clearest direction in the world, and no doubt, if our blessed Saviour had meant any such thing, such was his care of the souls of men, this would have been one of the first and plainest precepts of the Gospel.
This had been the Fullest and Clearest direction in the world, and no doubt, if our blessed Saviour had meant any such thing, such was his care of the Souls of men, this would have been one of the First and Plainest Precepts of the Gospel.
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But so dark and obscure, so remote and impertinent are the proofs brought from Scripture for the Popes Supremacy, that I dare say, that Aristotles Politicks do prove it much better than any Text in the Bible:
But so dark and Obscure, so remote and impertinent Are the proofs brought from Scripture for the Popes Supremacy, that I Dare say, that Aristotle Politics do prove it much better than any Text in the bible:
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and those I suppose have been of my opinion, who slightly passing over the passages of Scripture, have been large in proving, that Monarchy is the best Government, and therefore ought to be in the Church.
and those I suppose have been of my opinion, who slightly passing over the passages of Scripture, have been large in proving, that Monarchy is the best Government, and Therefore ought to be in the Church.
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Which argument if it have any force for an Universal Monarchy in the Church, I should not at all wonder to see the same persons zealous to promote an Universal Monarchy in the World too.
Which argument if it have any force for an Universal Monarchy in the Church, I should not At all wonder to see the same Persons zealous to promote an Universal Monarchy in the World too.
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And I shall easily agree, that when it will be thought reasonable for all the Kings and Princes in the world to submit themselves to one Universal Monarch, it may be then expedient for all particular Churches, to give up their rights to the Pope.
And I shall Easily agree, that when it will be Thought reasonable for all the Kings and Princes in the world to submit themselves to one Universal Monarch, it may be then expedient for all particular Churches, to give up their rights to the Pope.
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Nothing is more easie, than for men to understand the design of Christianity, viz. the exercise of all Christian vertues to fit men for the Kingdom of Heaven:
Nothing is more easy, than for men to understand the Design of Christianity, viz. the exercise of all Christian Virtues to fit men for the Kingdom of Heaven:
and the great art of the false Prophets lay in this, that they pretended still to own Christianity, (which was their Sheeps clothing ) but withal by secret and pernicious mixtures of their own doctrines to undermine and pervert the whole design of it.
and the great art of the false prophets lay in this, that they pretended still to own Christianity, (which was their Sheep clothing) but withal by secret and pernicious mixtures of their own doctrines to undermine and pervert the Whole Design of it.
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and to which they owe subjection and obedience? And yet this hath been the open and avowed design of the prevailing Faction in the Church of Rome for the last six hundred years.
and to which they owe subjection and Obedience? And yet this hath been the open and avowed Design of the prevailing Faction in the Church of Room for the last six hundred Years.
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as it was by Gregory the Seventh, who in a Council at Rome published his famous Dictates, viz. That there is but one Name in the World, viz. that of the Pope: that it was in his power to depose Emperours,
as it was by Gregory the Seventh, who in a Council At Room published his famous Dictates, viz. That there is but one Name in the World, viz. that of the Pope: that it was in his power to depose emperors,
and there being two things needful for the maintenance of such a pretended Monarchy, viz. sufficient numbers of men, whose interest should lye in upholding it;
and there being two things needful for the maintenance of such a pretended Monarchy, viz. sufficient numbers of men, whose Interest should lie in upholding it;
and to make them more faithful to this interest (because Princes might oblige particular Bishops who might curb and restrain these spiritual Ianizaries) therefore they were exempt from their jurisdiction,
and to make them more faithful to this Interest (Because Princes might oblige particular Bishops who might curb and restrain these spiritual Janizaries) Therefore they were exempt from their jurisdiction,
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all the Regular Clergy are under a Vow of blind obedience to their Superiours, who are more immediately influenced by the Court of Rome. Now such an infinite number of persons being made thus sure to the Papal Interest, it must be so ordered, that these persons may preserve their reputation among the people;
all the Regular Clergy Are under a Voelli of blind Obedience to their Superiors, who Are more immediately influenced by the Court of Room. Now such an infinite number of Persons being made thus sure to the Papal Interest, it must be so ordered, that these Persons may preserve their reputation among the people;
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But that no designs might be carried on, which they should not understand, never was there such an invention to that purpose, as Auricular Confession :
But that no designs might be carried on, which they should not understand, never was there such an invention to that purpose, as Auricular Confessi:
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and yet that the people may have greater reverence to their Priests, they are told, that they can make their God at any time by pronouncing the Five Words of Consecration.
and yet that the people may have greater Reverence to their Priests, they Are told, that they can make their God At any time by pronouncing the Five Words of Consecration.
and their Prince on his knees? And both these doctrines of Confession and Transubstantiation were defined by the same Pope Innocent the third, a man of the same spirit and undertakings with Gregory the seventh.
and their Prince on his knees? And both these doctrines of Confessi and Transubstantiation were defined by the same Pope Innocent the third, a man of the same Spirit and undertakings with Gregory the seventh.
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And lastly, that no supplies should be wanting to support the Grandeur of the Papal See, besides the pretended Donations and Concessions of Princes, all arts imaginable were used to drain money out of all Countreys in subjection to the Pope,
And lastly, that no supplies should be wanting to support the Grandeur of the Papal See, beside the pretended Donations and Concessions of Princes, all arts imaginable were used to drain money out of all Countries' in subjection to the Pope,
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For an account being taken in Henry the Eighths time, it was found, that in the compass of forty years foregoing, no less a sum than 160000 l. was carried to Rome upon the sole account of Investiture of Bishops, besides the vast summs that were raised by Peter-pence, Dispensations and Indulgences, which were a kind of Contribution upon the sins of the People.
For an account being taken in Henry the Eighths time, it was found, that in the compass of forty Years foregoing, no less a sum than 160000 l. was carried to Room upon the sole account of Investiture of Bishops, beside the vast sums that were raised by Peterpence, Dispensations and Indulgences, which were a kind of Contribution upon the Sins of the People.
and they produce for it besides a great number of Authors no fewer than ten Councils, whereof two are allowed by them to be general, viz. those of Lyons and Lateran. But this is not all,
and they produce for it beside a great number of Authors no fewer than ten Councils, whereof two Are allowed by them to be general, viz. those of Lyons and Lateran. But this is not all,
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after a hot debate in a general Assembly of the three Estates at Paris, the Popes Power of deposing Princes was assented to by all the Nobility and Clergy of that Kingdom. Some particular persons among them, may and do oppose it of late;
After a hight debate in a general Assembly of the three Estates At paris, the Popes Power of deposing Princes was assented to by all the Nobilt and Clergy of that Kingdom. some particular Persons among them, may and do oppose it of late;
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and thereby declared as much as they can be, not to be members of their Church, for daring to oppose so Orthodox and Catholick a Doctrine as the Popes power of deposing Princes.
and thereby declared as much as they can be, not to be members of their Church, for daring to oppose so Orthodox and Catholic a Doctrine as the Popes power of deposing Princes.
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Nay, Cardinal Perron saith in his eloquent Oration to the third Estate at Paris, who opposed this Doctrine, That unless it were approved, it followed that the Church of Rome for many Ages hath been the Kingdom of Antichrist, and Synagogue of Satan :
Nay, Cardinal Perron Says in his eloquent Oration to the third Estate At paris, who opposed this Doctrine, That unless it were approved, it followed that the Church of Room for many Ages hath been the Kingdom of Antichrist, and Synagogue of Satan:
for complying with this blessed Doctrine, called the Commons or Deputies of the third Estate, Nebulones ex faece plebis, a pack of Knaves of the very dregs of the People.
for complying with this blessed Doctrine, called the Commons or Deputies of the third Estate, Nebulones ex Faece plebis, a pack of Knaves of the very dregs of the People.
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I say, for the Nobility to hold and maintain even in Parliament their King is lyable to deposition by any forreign Power or Potentate, may it not pass for one of the strangest Miracles,
I say, for the Nobilt to hold and maintain even in Parliament their King is liable to deposition by any foreign Power or Potentate, may it not pass for one of the strangest Miracles,
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and yet the eloquent Cardinal calls that Doctrine which makes Princes indeposable by the Pope, A breeder of Schisms, a gate that makes way for all Heresie to enter;
and yet the eloquent Cardinal calls that Doctrine which makes Princes indeposable by the Pope, A breeder of Schisms, a gate that makes Way for all Heresy to enter;
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and a Doctrine to be held in such detestation, that rather than he and his fellow Bishops will yield to the signing thereof, they will be contented like Martyrs to burn at a stake. Blessed Martyrs the mean while!
and a Doctrine to be held in such detestation, that rather than he and his fellow Bishops will yield to the signing thereof, they will be contented like Martyrs to burn At a stake. Blessed Martyrs the mean while!
And what can be more opposite to the design of Christianity, when that requires men to obey even Infidel and Heathen Governours for conscience sake, this Doctrine makes it lawful to depose, destroy,
And what can be more opposite to the Design of Christianity, when that requires men to obey even Infidel and Heathen Governors for conscience sake, this Doctrine makes it lawful to depose, destroy,
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but if men fall not through any sudden infirmity or surprize, but openly and avowedly justifie the lawfulness of falshood, treason and cruelty, when they are intended for the carrying on their design;
but if men fallen not through any sudden infirmity or surprise, but openly and avowedly justify the lawfulness of falsehood, treason and cruelty, when they Are intended for the carrying on their Design;
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what could they invent more contrary to the Laws both of God and man? where in could they better discover themselves, notwithstanding their Sheeps clothing, to be meer ravening Wolves?
what could they invent more contrary to the Laws both of God and man? where in could they better discover themselves, notwithstanding their Sheep clothing, to be mere ravening Wolves?
1. Falshood, and that both in their words and dealings. 1. In their words, by asserting the lawfulness of aequivocation and mental reservation in their most solemn Answers:
1. Falsehood, and that both in their words and dealings. 1. In their words, by asserting the lawfulness of equivocation and mental reservation in their most solemn Answers:
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and reiterated it with such horrible execrations as wounded their hearts that heard him, and immediately upon Hall 's confessing it, he excused himself by the benefit of aequivocation :
and reiterated it with such horrible execrations as wounded their hearts that herd him, and immediately upon Hall is confessing it, he excused himself by the benefit of equivocation:
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which being objected against Garnett after his Execution, the Roman Jesuite Eudaemon Iohannes defends him in it, and saith it is lawful for a man to swear, and take the Sacrament upon it, when he knows in his conscience, what he saith to be absolutely false,
which being objected against Garnett After his Execution, the Roman Jesuit Eudaemon Iohannes defends him in it, and Says it is lawful for a man to swear, and take the Sacrament upon it, when he knows in his conscience, what he Says to be absolutely false,
And Tresham a little before his death in the Tower subscribed it with his own hand, That he had not seen Garnett in sixteen years before, when it was evidently proved,
And Tresham a little before his death in the Tower subscribed it with his own hand, That he had not seen Garnett in sixteen Years before, when it was evidently proved,
What was speech intended for, if not that others might understand our meaning by it? Did ever any man tell a lye to himself? Truth in words consists in an entire proposition,
What was speech intended for, if not that Others might understand our meaning by it? Did ever any man tell a lie to himself? Truth in words consists in an entire proposition,
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and that notwithstanding the most solemn Promises, nay, the Safe-conducts of Princes. For notwithstanding all their shifts and evasions in this matter, no man that regards his safety, will ever put his life into their hands for the sake of the Council of Constance. All that they have to say is, that The Emperour did as much as lay in him to do;
and that notwithstanding the most solemn Promises, nay, the Safe-conducts of Princes. For notwithstanding all their shifts and evasions in this matter, no man that regards his safety, will ever put his life into their hands for the sake of the Council of Constance. All that they have to say is, that The Emperor did as much as lay in him to do;
And what is this, but plainly to say, that Princes are to keep their words with Infidels and Catholicks, but they have nothing to do to keep their words with Hereticks? And if this be their principle, we must have a care how far we trust them.
And what is this, but plainly to say, that Princes Are to keep their words with Infidels and Catholics, but they have nothing to do to keep their words with Heretics? And if this be their principle, we must have a care how Far we trust them.
what a case is this poor Prince in as to all those Subjects that think themselves bound to obey the Pope? They may lawfully in their own opinion rise against him, fight with him, assassinate and murder him.
what a case is this poor Prince in as to all those Subject's that think themselves bound to obey the Pope? They may lawfully in their own opinion rise against him, fight with him, assassinate and murder him.
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so that right or wrong, if a Prince chance to fall under the Popes censures, we see what a liberty is left to all his creatures to ruine and destroy their Soveraign? The frequent attempts upon Q. Elizabeth, the murder of Henry the Third of France after their excommunications by Pius the Fifth,
so that right or wrong, if a Prince chance to fallen under the Popes censures, we see what a liberty is left to all his creatures to ruin and destroy their Sovereign? The frequent attempts upon Q. Elizabeth, the murder of Henry the Third of France After their excommunications by Pius the Fifth,
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By which last instance, we see it is not only the case of Heresie, which renders them obnoxious to the Popes censures; but particular piques and quarrells;
By which last instance, we see it is not only the case of Heresy, which renders them obnoxious to the Popes censures; but particular piques and quarrels;
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or if they detain Church-land, belonging to Monasteries, in which case Becanus saith expresly, Kings and Princes are to be excommunicated and deprived:
or if they detain Church-land, belonging to Monasteries, in which case Becanus Says expressly, Kings and Princes Are to be excommunicated and deprived:
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and declared, They were in a state of damnation that held them But so far some of them, are kind to Princes to say, That they ought not to be deposed, till they are excommunicated ;
and declared, They were in a state of damnation that held them But so Far Some of them, Are kind to Princes to say, That they ought not to be deposed, till they Are excommunicated;
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But since they are lyable to these horrible censures upon so many causes, we may see how very ticklish and uncertain the doctrine of Obedience must be among them,
But since they Are liable to these horrible censures upon so many Causes, we may see how very ticklish and uncertain the Doctrine of obedience must be among them,
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or put him out of his house and estate, because he is excommunicated; yet if a Prince falls under excommunication, he loses presently his right to the Crown,
or put him out of his house and estate, Because he is excommunicated; yet if a Prince falls under excommunication, he loses presently his right to the Crown,
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but persons will be found to undertake it, and that under a pretence of Conscience and Religion. I need not here tell the long & dreadful stories of the Roman Inquisition, the numbers of those in other Countreys who have been butchered on the account of Religion, but the Fact, I mean the Conspiracy, (for God be thanked it went not farther) which we bless God for the discovery and defeating of this day, doth abundantly manifest the fruits of those doctrines, which they had sucked in from the Roman Church.
but Persons will be found to undertake it, and that under a pretence of Conscience and Religion. I need not Here tell the long & dreadful stories of the Roman Inquisition, the numbers of those in other Countries' who have been butchered on the account of Religion, but the Fact, I mean the conspiracy, (for God be thanked it went not farther) which we bless God for the discovery and defeating of this day, does abundantly manifest the fruits of those doctrines, which they had sucked in from the Roman Church.
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If only a few desperate persons upon personal provocations had been engaged in so villainous a design, we should have had never the less reason to thank God for our deliverance;
If only a few desperate Persons upon personal provocations had been engaged in so villainous a Design, we should have had never the less reason to thank God for our deliverance;
but since it doth appear, that those persons who undertook it, pretended nothing in it but conscience and Religion, we have not only reason to abhorr the undertaking,
but since it does appear, that those Persons who undertook it, pretended nothing in it but conscience and Religion, we have not only reason to abhor the undertaking,
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and men by their impudence would endeavour to bear us down, that it was only a project of some few male-contents, drawn in by the subtilty of a crafty Statesman in those dayes;
and men by their impudence would endeavour to bear us down, that it was only a project of Some few malcontents, drawn in by the subtlety of a crafty Statesman in those days;
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Therefore to lay open before you the just and true circumstances of this horrible Conspiracy, I shall proceed upon these three particulars. 1. That the persons engaged in it had no personal provocations to move them to it. 2. That all the motives they had to it were from the principles of their Religion. 3. That the Church of Rome hath never since detested the principles upon which they acted;
Therefore to lay open before you the just and true Circumstances of this horrible conspiracy, I shall proceed upon these three particulars. 1. That the Persons engaged in it had no personal provocations to move them to it. 2. That all the motives they had to it were from the principles of their Religion. 3. That the Church of Room hath never since detested the principles upon which they acted;
What injury had Catesby, or Percy, or Tresham, or Digby received from the King or Parliament, to stir them up above thousands of others to be the great managers of so hellish a Plot? Did not they enjoy their estates and places,
What injury had Catesby, or Percyes, or Tresham, or Digby received from the King or Parliament, to stir them up above thousands of Others to be the great managers of so hellish a Plot? Did not they enjoy their estates and places,
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For if these Conspirators, saith he, had only been bankrupt persons, or discontented upon occasion of any disgraces done them, this might have seemed to have been but a work of revenge.
For if these Conspirators, Says he, had only been bankrupt Persons, or discontented upon occasion of any disgraces done them, this might have seemed to have been but a work of revenge.
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And the King himself again avowed it to the whole Christian world, That the Papists had not before this horrible design, the least colour of any discontent from him:
And the King himself again avowed it to the Whole Christian world, That the Papists had not before this horrible Design, the least colour of any discontent from him:
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that he had shewn particular Favours to many of them, gave them free access to him, eased them of their payments, set their Priests at liberty, granted a general Pardon to them after conviction.
that he had shown particular Favours to many of them, gave them free access to him, eased them of their payments, Set their Priests At liberty, granted a general Pardon to them After conviction.
Now after all this, what colour or pretence in the world can there be to say, that only discontent and despair brought these men to it? O, but it might however be the cunning of a great Minister of State, to draw a few Gentlemen and others into such a Plot.
Now After all this, what colour or pretence in the world can there be to say, that only discontent and despair brought these men to it? Oh, but it might however be the cunning of a great Minister of State, to draw a few Gentlemen and Others into such a Plot.
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If King Iames may be believed, if the Popish Historians and Apologists at that time may be credited, there was not the least intimation given, either by the Actors or Sufferers, from abroad or at home of any such thing.
If King James may be believed, if the Popish Historians and Apologists At that time may be credited, there was not the least intimation given, either by the Actors or Sufferers, from abroad or At home of any such thing.
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Was not the world sufficiently alarm'd at the news of this dangerous and unparallel'd Conspiracy? Were not men very inquisitive into all the particulars? and those of the Church of Rome, especially the Iesuits concerned in point of honour to wipe off the stain from themselves, and to cast the odium of it on a great Minister of State? Were not two of the Iesuits who were conscious of the Plot, preferred afterwards at Rome? and how many Writings came from thence about it? and yet not one man discovered the least suspicion of any such thing.
Was not the world sufficiently alarmed At the news of this dangerous and unparalleled conspiracy? Were not men very inquisitive into all the particulars? and those of the Church of Room, especially the Iesuits concerned in point of honour to wipe off the stain from themselves, and to cast the odium of it on a great Minister of State? Were not two of the Iesuits who were conscious of the Plot, preferred afterwards At Room? and how many Writings Come from thence about it? and yet not one man discovered the least suspicion of any such thing.
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2. That they had all their Motives and encouragements from the principles of their Religion to undertake such a design. (And Philostratus contends, that the murder of Domitian ought rather to be attributed to the doctrines of Apollonius, than to the hands of Stephanus and Parthenius. ) For which we are to consider, that they were fully possessed with this as a principle of their Religion, That it was absolutely in the Popes power to deprive heretical Princes of their dominions :
2. That they had all their Motives and encouragements from the principles of their Religion to undertake such a Design. (And Philostratus contends, that the murder of Domitian ought rather to be attributed to the doctrines of Apollonius, than to the hands of Stephanus and Parthenius.) For which we Are to Consider, that they were Fully possessed with this as a principle of their Religion, That it was absolutely in the Popes power to deprive heretical Princes of their Dominions:
which had been rooted in them, especially after that Pius the Fifth had fully declared it in his Bull against Queen Elizabeth. In her case they made no scruple to destroy her if they could,
which had been rooted in them, especially After that Pius the Fifth had Fully declared it in his Bull against Queen Elizabeth. In her case they made no scruple to destroy her if they could,
till such time as Garnett being Provincial of the Iesuits, had received two Briev 's from Rome, wherein he declared, That in case they should suspect the Queens Successor would not be true to their Religion, it was lawful for them to use their endeavours to keep him from the Crown.
till such time as Garnett being Provincial of the Iesuits, had received two Brief is from Room, wherein he declared, That in case they should suspect the Queen's Successor would not be true to their Religion, it was lawful for them to use their endeavours to keep him from the Crown.
which Garnett fully resolved him in, so it were for the greater good of the Church. Upon these two grounds as Widdrington, a Roman Catholick well observes, Catesby laid the Foundation of his whole conspiracy.
which Garnett Fully resolved him in, so it were for the greater good of the Church. Upon these two grounds as Widdrington, a Roman Catholic well observes, Catesby laid the Foundation of his Whole Conspiracy.
After this, it's evident by manifest proofs, and Garnetts own confession under his hand, that he and other Iesuits did understand the particulars of the Plot;
After this, it's evident by manifest proofs, and Garnetts own Confessi under his hand, that he and other Iesuits did understand the particulars of the Plot;
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but advised with him about particulars, and asked him, who should be Protector of the Kingdom after the Plot took effect? as Garnett himself confessed.
but advised with him about particulars, and asked him, who should be Protector of the Kingdom After the Plot took Effect? as Garnett himself confessed.
so that it was truly, as well as wittily said of one, That the Iesuits double garment might well be called Charity, because it covered a multitude of sins.
so that it was truly, as well as wittily said of one, That the Iesuits double garment might well be called Charity, Because it covered a multitude of Sins.
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why hath it not detested the principles upon which it was grounded? Why hath it not removed all suspicion in the minds of Princes and People of giving any countenance to such treasonable designs? But on the contrary, the same doctrines are still avowed,
why hath it not detested the principles upon which it was grounded? Why hath it not removed all suspicion in the minds of Princes and People of giving any countenance to such treasonable designs? But on the contrary, the same doctrines Are still avowed,
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Widdrington saith, that Garnetts name was inserted into the English Martyrology, though he gave it under his hand, that he dyed for Treason, That his bones were kept for Reliques,
Widdrington Says, that Garnetts name was inserted into the English Martyrology, though he gave it under his hand, that he died for Treason, That his bones were kept for Relics,
and his Image set over Altars, as of a holy Martyr? Is this the honour of Regicides and Traytors in the Roman Church? When in the late prosperous Rebellion, the prevailing Faction had proceeded to such a height of Wickedness,
and his Image Set over Altars, as of a holy Martyr? Is this the honour of Regicides and Traitors in the Roman Church? When in the late prosperous Rebellion, the prevailing Faction had proceeded to such a height of Wickedness,
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as to take away the life of our Gracious Soveraign, how did the Church and Nation groan and grow impatient till they could vindicate the honour of our Religion and Countrey!
as to take away the life of our Gracious Sovereign, how did the Church and nation groan and grow impatient till they could vindicate the honour of our Religion and Country!
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What hath there been done like this in the Court or Church of Rome, against the principles or actors of this Gunpowder-Treason? If it had succeeded, by all that we can see, Paul the Fifth might have admired the providence of God in it, as much as Sixtus the Fifth did in the murder of Henry the Third of France :
What hath there been done like this in the Court or Church of Room, against the principles or actors of this Gunpowder treason? If it had succeeded, by all that we can see, Paul the Fifth might have admired the providence of God in it, as much as Sixtus the Fifth did in the murder of Henry the Third of France:
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and we may guess his mind shrewdly by the Bulls he published against the Oath of Allegiance, which the King was forced for his own security to impose on the Papists after this Conspiracy.
and we may guess his mind shrewdly by the Bulls he published against the Oath of Allegiance, which the King was forced for his own security to impose on the Papists After this conspiracy.
and tells him in plain terms, if he would be secure, he must give liberty to their Religion? It seems then, their principles are dangerous to Princes where they have it not.
and tells him in plain terms, if he would be secure, he must give liberty to their Religion? It seems then, their principles Are dangerous to Princes where they have it not.
What mark of dishonour was there set by their own part on any one of the Conspirators? Two of the Iesuits upon their arrival at Rome, met with such hard usage, that one was made the Popes Poenitentiary, the other a Confessor in S. Peters at Rome. And is not this the way to let the world see,
What mark of dishonour was there Set by their own part on any one of the Conspirators? Two of the Iesuits upon their arrival At Room, met with such hard usage, that one was made the Popes Penitentiary, the other a Confessor in S. Peter's At Room. And is not this the Way to let the world see,
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how detestable such persons and practices are to their Church? To conclude all, I challenge those of the Roman Church to produce any one solemn Declaration of that Church, (I do not say of Secular Powers or some particular persons,
how detestable such Persons and practices Are to their Church? To conclude all, I challenge those of the Roman Church to produce any one solemn Declaration of that Church, (I do not say of Secular Powers or Some particular Persons,
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But instead of that, even in this present age of ours, that opinion which makes it unlawful, hath been condemned at Rome by three several Popes, Paul the Fifth, Innocent the Tenth, and Alexander the Seventh:
But instead of that, even in this present age of ours, that opinion which makes it unlawful, hath been condemned At Room by three several Popes, Paul the Fifth, Innocent the Tenth, and Alexander the Seventh:
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And after their frequent Treasons and horrible Conspiracies, and principles, never disowned by their Church, have we not reason to entertain in suspicion of them,
And After their frequent Treasons and horrible Conspiracies, and principles, never disowned by their Church, have we not reason to entertain in suspicion of them,
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Sa Aphor. V. Clericus. Ed. Colon. Conc. Const. Sess. 19. Concil. Lat. 5. Sess. 10. Conc. Trid. Sess. 25. c. 20. V. Pontific. Rom. in Consecr. Ep.
Sa Aphorism V. Clericus. Ed. Colon. Conc Constantinople Sess. 19. Council. Lat. 5. Sess. 10. Conc Triad Sess. 25. c. 20. V. Pontific. Rom. in Consecrate. Epistle
Harangue faite de la part de la Chambre Ecclesiastique en celle du tiers Estat. sur l'article du Serment. Par Monsig. l'Eminentiss. Cardinal du Perron L'An. 1615.
Harangue faite de la part de la Chamber Ecclesiastic en Celle du tiers Estate. sur l'article du Serment. Par Monsig. l'Eminentiss. Cardinal du Perron L'An. 1615.
