THis Epistle was written by St. Paul when he was a Prisoner at Rome, as we may see in the first Chapter, vers. 13. where he speaks of his bonds in Christ, which were manifest in all the Palace;
THis Epistle was written by Saint Paul when he was a Prisoner At Room, as we may see in the First Chapter, vers. 13. where he speaks of his bonds in christ, which were manifest in all the Palace;
and here again among the salutations, which he sends to the Philippians from all the Saints, he makes a particular mention of those of Caesars Household;
and Here again among the salutations, which he sends to the Philippians from all the Saints, he makes a particular mention of those of Caesars Household;
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but at the Court. Now who these Saints were, and why here is so particular a mention of those of Caesars Houshold, are the Points which we are here to consider.
but At the Court. Now who these Saints were, and why Here is so particular a mention of those of Caesars Household, Are the Points which we Are Here to Consider.
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And first, by the Saints, without all doubt, he meant the Christians, for that is the name by which he commonly calleth them, the name by which they were called before they were called Christians; for they were called Christians first at Antioch, where he and Barnabas had spent a whole year in settling a Church of them, as we read, Acts 11.26. but they were called Saints before he was called to be an Apostle; for they whom he persecuted at Jerusalem, are called the Saints at Jerusalem, Acts 9.13. This name of Saints was appropriated by the Greeks to their Priests, because they were consecrated after their manner to the service of those whom they called Gods. But upon a better account it was appropriated by God himself to the people of Israel, whom he consecrated to himself, Exod. 19.6. Ye shall be unto me a Kingdom of Priests, and a holy Nation. And Deut. 14.2. Thou art an holy people to the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the Nations that are upon the Earth.
And First, by the Saints, without all doubt, he meant the Christians, for that is the name by which he commonly calls them, the name by which they were called before they were called Christians; for they were called Christians First At Antioch, where he and Barnabas had spent a Whole year in settling a Church of them, as we read, Acts 11.26. but they were called Saints before he was called to be an Apostle; for they whom he persecuted At Jerusalem, Are called the Saints At Jerusalem, Acts 9.13. This name of Saints was appropriated by the Greeks to their Priests, Because they were consecrated After their manner to the service of those whom they called God's But upon a better account it was appropriated by God himself to the people of Israel, whom he consecrated to himself, Exod 19.6. You shall be unto me a Kingdom of Priests, and a holy nation. And Deuteronomy 14.2. Thou art an holy people to the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that Are upon the Earth.
But the people of Israel were herein, as in some other things, the types and figures of those of the Christian Church, whom St. Paul calls the Israel of God, Gal. 6.16. and of whom St. Peter saith, Ye are a chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, an holy Nation, a peculiar people, 1 Pet. 2.9. The name of Saints is appropriated to them upon several accounts, of which I will mention but two.
But the people of Israel were herein, as in Some other things, the types and figures of those of the Christian Church, whom Saint Paul calls the Israel of God, Gal. 6.16. and of whom Saint Peter Says, You Are a chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, 1 Pet. 2.9. The name of Saints is appropriated to them upon several accounts, of which I will mention but two.
The Religion of the Jews was not so pure and holy and perfect; for though it was instituted by God, it was not instituted by him as the best, but the best that they were then capable of:
The Religion of the jews was not so pure and holy and perfect; for though it was instituted by God, it was not instituted by him as the best, but the best that they were then capable of:
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then should no place have been sought for the second, Heb. 8.7. But this second Covenant is called the everlasting Covenant, Heb. 13.20. because it is so pure, and holy, and perfect, that it is not capable of a reformation.
then should no place have been sought for the second, Hebrew 8.7. But this second Covenant is called the everlasting Covenant, Hebrew 13.20. Because it is so pure, and holy, and perfect, that it is not capable of a Reformation.
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For no precepts can be more pure and holy, no promises more high and heavenly, no confirmations of them more divine. For what precepts can be more pure and holy than that of cleansing our selves from all pollution both of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God, 2 Cor. 7.1? and that of being holy in all manner of conversation,
For no Precepts can be more pure and holy, no promises more high and heavenly, no confirmations of them more divine. For what Precepts can be more pure and holy than that of cleansing our selves from all pollution both of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God, 2 Cor. 7.1? and that of being holy in all manner of Conversation,
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What promises can be more high and heavenly than that of an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for us, 1 Pet. 1.4? The Kingdom prepared for us from the foundation of the world, Mat. 25.34? and many the like expressions of it.
What promises can be more high and heavenly than that of an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us, 1 Pet. 1.4? The Kingdom prepared for us from the Foundation of the world, Mathew 25.34? and many the like expressions of it.
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What confirmation can be more divine than that of a Covenant, in which God hath made himself a party, of which the Son of God is the Mediator, of which his blood is the seal, and all the miracles wrought by him in his Fathers name,
What confirmation can be more divine than that of a Covenant, in which God hath made himself a party, of which the Son of God is the Mediator, of which his blood is the seal, and all the Miracles wrought by him in his Father's name,
and the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven, was the pledge and the earnest? Which is therefore called a better Covenant established upon better promises, Heb. 8.6. better in many respects, and particularly in this, that it is more effectually to sanctifie them that have made themselves parties to it.
and the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven, was the pledge and the earnest? Which is Therefore called a better Covenant established upon better promises, Hebrew 8.6. better in many respects, and particularly in this, that it is more effectually to sanctify them that have made themselves parties to it.
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even as he is pure, 1 Joh. 3.3. 2. They were called Saints upon the account of their lives and conversations, which were agreeable to their profession. For the primitive Christians have a very good testimony both in the Scriptures, and from the Heathen among whom they lived.
even as he is pure, 1 John 3.3. 2. They were called Saints upon the account of their lives and conversations, which were agreeable to their profession. For the primitive Christians have a very good testimony both in the Scriptures, and from the Heathen among whom they lived.
The Scriptures bear witness of their constancy and stedfastness in observing that rule, which they had received from the Apostles, of their piety and devotion to God, of their unanimity among themselves, of their mutual offices of Love and Charity, of their sincerity and singleness of heart, of their patience in suffering afflictions,
The Scriptures bear witness of their constancy and steadfastness in observing that Rule, which they had received from the Apostles, of their piety and devotion to God, of their unanimity among themselves, of their mutual Offices of Love and Charity, of their sincerity and singleness of heart, of their patience in suffering afflictions,
And they continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God,
And they Continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking bred from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God,
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and having favour with all the people, vers. 46, 47. And in the sixth Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews we read of their work and labour of love, which was so good, that God could no more forget it than he could be unjust, vers. 10. God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name. And Heb. 10.32.
and having favour with all the people, vers. 46, 47. And in the sixth Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews we read of their work and labour of love, which was so good, that God could no more forget it than he could be unjust, vers. 10. God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which you have showed towards his name. And Hebrew 10.32.
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but with rejoycing, as it follows at the 34. vers. Ye took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in your selves that ye have in Heaven a better and an enduring substance.
but with rejoicing, as it follows At the 34. vers. You took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in your selves that you have in Heaven a better and an enduring substance.
Caius Seius is a good man, he hath no fault but that he is a Christian. Such were the primitive Saints, and such were they at Rome, for it is of them that St. Paul saith, Rom. 15.14. I am perswaded of you my brethren, that ye are full of all goodness.
Caius Seius is a good man, he hath no fault but that he is a Christian. Such were the primitive Saints, and such were they At Room, for it is of them that Saint Paul Says, Rom. 15.14. I am persuaded of you my brothers, that you Are full of all Goodness.
And St. Paul did not say that to flatter them, for in the same Epistle he speaks of their Faith and Obedience as things well known to the world; Your Faith is spoken of throughout the world, Rom. 1.8. Your obedience is come abroad unto all men, Rom. 16.19.
And Saint Paul did not say that to flatter them, for in the same Epistle he speaks of their Faith and obedience as things well known to the world; Your Faith is spoken of throughout the world, Rom. 1.8. Your Obedience is come abroad unto all men, Rom. 16.19.
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And for their sincerity we need no other testimony than that of Tacitus, who speaking of the Persecutions, which they suffered for the testimony of it under Nero, saith that infinite numbers of them were convicted, of which some were cloathed in the Skins of Beasts, and torn with Dogs, some were Crucified, some were burnt in the fire,
And for their sincerity we need no other testimony than that of Tacitus, who speaking of the Persecutions, which they suffered for the testimony of it under Nero, Says that infinite numbers of them were convicted, of which Some were clothed in the Skins of Beasts, and torn with Dogs, Some were crucified, Some were burned in the fire,
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so did the Saints at Rome, so that Rome became more renowned for Christian piety and vertue, than ever it had been for the greatness of her power, and the largeness of her dominion. The Church of Rome was then,
so did the Saints At Room, so that Room became more renowned for Christian piety and virtue, than ever it had been for the greatness of her power, and the largeness of her dominion. The Church of Room was then,
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And though the Communion of the Church of Rome, was very much desired and sought by all other Christian Churches, by reason of the eminence of the City, and the splendour of the Court, and the free access which the Bishops of Rome had to the Emperours, when they became Christian, and the great power which they had with him, especially in the affairs of the Church; it was desired and sought much the rather,
And though the Communion of the Church of Rome, was very much desired and sought by all other Christian Churches, by reason of the eminence of the city, and the splendour of the Court, and the free access which the Bishops of Room had to the emperors, when they became Christian, and the great power which they had with him, especially in the affairs of the Church; it was desired and sought much the rather,
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But as a sound man may grow sick, so may a sound Church also, and so did the Church of Rome: It grew so sick, that we may say of it in the words of the Prophet, The whole head is sick,
But as a found man may grow sick, so may a found Church also, and so did the Church of Rome: It grew so sick, that we may say of it in the words of the Prophet, The Whole head is sick,
For the sickness began with a swelling in the head, and soon after in the body of that Church, which is a disease to which the Romans were naturally subject.
For the sickness began with a swelling in the head, and soon After in the body of that Church, which is a disease to which the Romans were naturally Subject.
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and the first sin to which the Devil tempted innocence in Paradise, was, as St. Jerome speaks, the natural vice of the Romans, which notwithstanding the many warnings against it, given them by St. Paul in his Epistle to them, Rom. 12.3, &c. I say through the grace given unto me to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think;
and the First since to which the devil tempted innocence in Paradise, was, as Saint Jerome speaks, the natural vice of the Roman, which notwithstanding the many Warnings against it, given them by Saint Paul in his Epistle to them, Rom. 12.3, etc. I say through the grace given unto me to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think;
I say, notwithstanding all those warnings, this pride and ambition prevailed so much upon the Church of Rome, that not content to be an honourable member of the Catholick Church, it would not allow any other Church to be Catholick, but such as were members of it.
I say, notwithstanding all those Warnings, this pride and ambition prevailed so much upon the Church of Rome, that not content to be an honourable member of the Catholic Church, it would not allow any other Church to be Catholic, but such as were members of it.
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And the Bishops of Rome, not content to be Bishops of Rome, as they were stil'd in the most ancient General Councils, and by the most ancient and learned Fathers, and in their own subscriptions; nor with the honour of being the Bishops of the first See, which honour they had, not because it was the Chair of Peter, but because it was the Imperial City;
And the Bishops of Room, not content to be Bishops of Room, as they were Styled in the most ancient General Councils, and by the most ancient and learned Father's, and in their own Subscriptions; nor with the honour of being the Bishops of the First See, which honour they had, not Because it was the Chair of Peter, but Because it was the Imperial city;
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for when the Empire was remov'd to Constantinople, the Bishops of that See had the same honour and priviledge with that of Rome, because that was New Rome, which reason is expressed in the Canon:
for when the Empire was removed to Constantinople, the Bishops of that See had the same honour and privilege with that of Room, Because that was New Room, which reason is expressed in the Canon:
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for the other Patriarchs were not under the jurisdiction of the Roman, but had the same Authority, Honour, and Power within their own limits, which they of Rome had in theirs, and by the same right, which was not divine but Ecclesiastical right.
for the other Patriarchs were not under the jurisdiction of the Roman, but had the same authority, Honour, and Power within their own Limits, which they of Room had in theirs, and by the same right, which was not divine but Ecclesiastical right.
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But the Bishops of Rome not content with all this honour, began to exalt their Throne above the Stars of Heaven, as St. Gregory expresseth it, to assume a power and authority over all other Bishops and Churches, and to exercise a jurisdiction in and over them, by the name of Universal Bishops, which he called a prophane name,
But the Bishops of Room not content with all this honour, began to exalt their Throne above the Stars of Heaven, as Saint Gregory Expresses it, to assume a power and Authority over all other Bishops and Churches, and to exercise a jurisdiction in and over them, by the name of Universal Bishops, which he called a profane name,
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and a name of Blasphemy, a presage of the near approach of Antichrist. But though he was so humble and so modest, as not only to refuse it, when it was given to him by Eulogius the Patriarch of Alexandria, but to rebuke him for it, calling it a proud title which none of his Predecessors had used,
and a name of Blasphemy, a presage of the near approach of Antichrist. But though he was so humble and so modest, as not only to refuse it, when it was given to him by Eulogius the Patriarch of Alexandria, but to rebuke him for it, calling it a proud title which none of his Predecessors had used,
and against the sense of the most learned Fathers, and so injurious to all other Bishops, that he could not think that they would be so tame as to yield it quietly to him;
and against the sense of the most learned Father's, and so injurious to all other Bishops, that he could not think that they would be so tame as to yield it quietly to him;
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making use of the temporal Sword, as many of his Successors did to wrest the spiritual out of the hands of all other Bishops, and exercising a jurisdiction over them, in receiving Appeals from them, in reservation of Cases, in Collation to Benefices which belonged to them, in inflicting censures within their limits,
making use of the temporal Sword, as many of his Successors did to wrest the spiritual out of the hands of all other Bishops, and exercising a jurisdiction over them, in receiving Appeals from them, in reservation of Cases, in Collation to Benefices which belonged to them, in inflicting censures within their Limits,
and upon them, in absolving men from those censures which were inflicted by them, in granting Indulgences, and Dispensations in matters of Vowes, Order, Matrimony, and in effect, leaving them the Mitre and the Staff, and a part of the care, assumed to themselves the fulness of the Power.
and upon them, in absolving men from those censures which were inflicted by them, in granting Indulgences, and Dispensations in matters of Vows, Order, Matrimony, and in Effect, leaving them the Mitre and the Staff, and a part of the care, assumed to themselves the fullness of the Power.
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And having thus made use of the temporal Sword to get the spiritual, they made use of the spiritual Sword to get the temporal. For it was upon the account of this spiritual Sword, that they took upon them to depose Emperours and Kings, to dispose of their Dominions, to excite other Kings to invade them with force of Arms, to discharge their Subjects from their natural obedience, to absolve them from their Oaths of Fidelity and Allegiance, to stir them up to make Conspiracies, to commit Treasons and Rebellions.
And having thus made use of the temporal Sword to get the spiritual, they made use of the spiritual Sword to get the temporal. For it was upon the account of this spiritual Sword, that they took upon them to depose emperors and Kings, to dispose of their Dominions, to excite other Kings to invade them with force of Arms, to discharge their Subject's from their natural Obedience, to absolve them from their Oaths of Fidis and Allegiance, to stir them up to make Conspiracies, to commit Treasons and Rebellions.
The Papacy, which is the greatest Schism that ever was in the Church, hath been the cause of thirty Schisms in that Church of Rome; one of which lasted fifty years,
The Papacy, which is the greatest Schism that ever was in the Church, hath been the cause of thirty Schisms in that Church of Room; one of which lasted fifty Years,
In which times, the Church of Rome was so far from being that visible Church, with which all Christians were bound to hold Communion, upon pain of Damnation, that it was not visible where that Church of Rome was, with which they were bound to hold Communion; for having many times two heads,
In which times, the Church of Room was so Far from being that visible Church, with which all Christians were bound to hold Communion, upon pain of Damnation, that it was not visible where that Church of Room was, with which they were bound to hold Communion; for having many times two Heads,
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and sometimes three, and each head had a Body which was joyned to it, and if the one were the true, the other must of necessity be schismatical; the world could not know with which of them it should hold Communion, because it could not know which was the true, and which was the schismatical. And if a Canonical Election were necessary to make a true head, it was many times without a head; while some invaded the See with violence, and hands imbrued in Blood; some with Fraud and Subtilty; and some as the Centurion in the twenty second Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, obtained the freedom of a Roman, with a great summ of Money. By which means the See was filled sometimes with such as were so ignorant and unlearned, that their own Writers confess they had not so much as the first Rudiments of Learning:
and sometime three, and each head had a Body which was joined to it, and if the one were the true, the other must of necessity be Schismatical; the world could not know with which of them it should hold Communion, Because it could not know which was the true, and which was the Schismatical. And if a Canonical Election were necessary to make a true head, it was many times without a head; while Some invaded the See with violence, and hands imbrued in Blood; Some with Fraud and Subtlety; and Some as the Centurion in the twenty second Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, obtained the freedom of a Roman, with a great sum of Money. By which means the See was filled sometime with such as were so ignorant and unlearned, that their own Writers confess they had not so much as the First Rudiments of Learning:
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Sometimes with such as were so wicked, that they call them filthy Monsters of Men; and sometimes with Novices, within the years of their Minority, who were fitter to be put to School than to be placed in the Apostolical Chair, and were more glad that they were past the fear of the Rod, than that they had obtained the Crofier Staff, and the triple Crown.
Sometime with such as were so wicked, that they call them filthy Monsters of Men; and sometime with novices, within the Years of their Minority, who were fitter to be put to School than to be placed in the Apostolical Chair, and were more glad that they were passed the Fear of the Rod, than that they had obtained the Crofier Staff, and the triple Crown.
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It would require a long time to speak of the many bloody Wars, which have been made and caused in the Empire and Christian Kingdoms, by this usurped power of the two Swords.
It would require a long time to speak of the many bloody Wars, which have been made and caused in the Empire and Christian Kingdoms, by this usurped power of the two Swords.
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that remedy which St. Cyprian mentions, Subvenient Caeterae, if one Church fall into any Errour, let all other Churches bring it out. But this exorbitant power of the Bishops of Rome, hath not only disabled all other Churches from bringing that or any other Church out of those Errours and abuses into which it might fall,
that remedy which Saint Cyprian mentions, Subvenient Caeterae, if one Church fallen into any Error, let all other Churches bring it out. But this exorbitant power of the Bishops of Rome, hath not only disabled all other Churches from bringing that or any other Church out of those Errors and Abuses into which it might fallen,
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The time would fail me, if I should speak of the many Scandals, which they have given by their Pride and Ambition, in exalting the Mitre above the Crown, and making them stoop to kiss their Feet, at whose Feet their pious Predecessors were wont to bow, and prostrate themselves.
The time would fail me, if I should speak of the many Scandals, which they have given by their Pride and Ambition, in exalting the Mitre above the Crown, and making them stoop to kiss their Feet, At whose Feet their pious Predecessors were wont to bow, and prostrate themselves.
By their Avarice, in making sale of those things, which were Sacred, and raising vast summs of Money in Christian Kingdoms, and particularly in this, upon specious pretences,
By their Avarice, in making sale of those things, which were Sacred, and raising vast sums of Money in Christian Kingdoms, and particularly in this, upon specious pretences,
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By their Cruelty, in contriving and countenancing Massacres, Murders of Kings and Princes, Persecutions with Fire and Sword, driving Men as Sheep to the slaughter, instead of leading them to the Pasture, as if they had been set over them, not to feed but to fley them;
By their Cruelty, in contriving and countenancing Massacres, Murders of Kings and Princes, Persecutions with Fire and Sword, driving Men as Sheep to the slaughter, instead of leading them to the Pasture, as if they had been Set over them, not to feed but to fley them;
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Where it is not unworthy our Observation, how speedy and successful a progress the Christian Faith and Doctrine had throughout the World, not only in the Eastern Countries, Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and Samaria, the most famous Cities of Asia and Greece, but in these Western parts of the World,
Where it is not unworthy our Observation, how speedy and successful a progress the Christian Faith and Doctrine had throughout the World, not only in the Eastern Countries, Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and Samaria, the most famous Cities of Asia and Greece, but in these Western parts of the World,
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and made her self dreadful to the world with the fame of her Victories, and was then come to the height of all her Pride and Glory, and grown so insolent, as to exalt her self above all that is called God, or Worshipped: For what else meant that challenge, which Caius, one of the Caesars, sent to Jupiter, Thou shalt down with me,
and made her self dreadful to the world with the fame of her Victories, and was then come to the height of all her Pride and Glory, and grown so insolent, as to exalt her self above all that is called God, or Worshipped: For what Else meant that challenge, which Caius, one of the Caesars, sent to Jupiter, Thou shalt down with me,
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and that Command which he gave under a great pain and peril, to set up his own Statue in the Temple of Jerusalem, to be Worshipped by the name of Jupiter; and that Decree of the Senate, that no God should be Worshipped at Rome, but by their leave? And yet we see it was not long before the sound of the Gospel, which began at first to be heard at Jerusalem, was heard as far as Rome, and not only heard but received, not only by Strangers at Rome, Jews, and Proselytes, but by Romans, for it was to them that St. Paul directed his Epistle,
and that Command which he gave under a great pain and peril, to Set up his own Statue in the Temple of Jerusalem, to be Worshipped by the name of Jupiter; and that decree of the Senate, that no God should be Worshipped At Room, but by their leave? And yet we see it was not long before the found of the Gospel, which began At First to be herd At Jerusalem, was herd as Far as Room, and not only herd but received, not only by Strangers At Room, jews, and Proselytes, but by Romans, for it was to them that Saint Paul directed his Epistle,
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I would not have you ignorant, Brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you — That I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
I would not have you ignorant, Brothers, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you — That I might have Some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
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And when he came to them, he had much fruit among them as among other Gentiles, even that fruit, which he promised himself, Rom. 15.29. I am sure that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ.
And when he Come to them, he had much fruit among them as among other Gentiles, even that fruit, which he promised himself, Rom. 15.29. I am sure that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of christ.
For as when he came to Ephesus, and Preached the Gospel to them, All they that dwelt in Asia heard the Word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks, Acts 19.10.
For as when he Come to Ephesus, and Preached the Gospel to them, All they that dwelled in Asia herd the Word of the Lord jesus, both jews and Greeks, Acts 19.10.
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and teaching those things which concerned the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him, as we read in the last Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, the two last verses; he made Saints, not only in the City, and in the Country about,
and teaching those things which concerned the Lord jesus christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him, as we read in the last Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, the two last Verses; he made Saints, not only in the city, and in the Country about,
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and iniquity, that Tertullian thought it was no small honour to the Saints, that their Blood was dedicated by Nero; and that it was a good Argument that they were very worthy to be ranked among the best of men,
and iniquity, that Tertullian Thought it was no small honour to the Saints, that their Blood was dedicated by Nero; and that it was a good Argument that they were very worthy to be ranked among the best of men,
for they chose rather to expose themselves to his rage and fury by taking upon them the Profession of Saints, than to ingratiate themselves with him by a seeming compliance against them, with all the hopes of honour and advantage which they might have expected from his favour.
for they chosen rather to expose themselves to his rage and fury by taking upon them the Profession of Saints, than to ingratiate themselves with him by a seeming compliance against them, with all the hope's of honour and advantage which they might have expected from his favour.
For there is not much credit to be given to that, which some have said of Seneca and Lucan, especially that of Lucan. And although St. Jerome hath placed Seneca among the Ecclesiastical Writers, being provoked to it, (as he saith) by those Epistles of Paul to Seneca, and Seneca to Paul, which are extant with us;
For there is not much credit to be given to that, which Some have said of Senecca and Lucan, especially that of Lucan. And although Saint Jerome hath placed Senecca among the Ecclesiastical Writers, being provoked to it, (as he Says) by those Epistles of Paul to Senecca, and Senecca to Paul, which Are extant with us;
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The Roman Martyrologies mention Torpetes, one of Nero 's Houshold, and Euelius, one of his Councellours, who were not only Saints but Martyrs under him.
The Roman Martyrologies mention Torpetes, one of Nero is Household, and Euelius, one of his Counsellors, who were not only Saints but Martyrs under him.
St. Chrysostom speaks of a Lady of his Court, whom Baronius thinks to have been Poppaea Sabina, and cites an ancient Writer, who mentions Proculus, one of his Houshold Servants.
Saint Chrysostom speaks of a Lady of his Court, whom Baronius thinks to have been Poppaea Sabina, and cites an ancient Writer, who mentions Proculus, one of his Household Servants.
But not to enquire further who they were, this we find for certain, that when St. Paul wrote this Epistle, there were some of Nero 's Houshold, whom he thought worthy of the name of Saints. Which is the more observable because it is so incident to men, to conform themselves to the minds and manners of those, with whom they live,
But not to inquire further who they were, this we find for certain, that when Saint Paul wrote this Epistle, there were Some of Nero is Household, whom he Thought worthy of the name of Saints. Which is the more observable Because it is so incident to men, to conform themselves to the minds and manners of those, with whom they live,
and familiarly converse, that even good company is a very good meanes to reclaim men that are vicious. But as sound men are more easily infected in the company of them that are sick, than sick men recovered in the company of them that are sound: so good men are more easily corrupted in bad company,
and familiarly converse, that even good company is a very good means to reclaim men that Are vicious. But as found men Are more Easily infected in the company of them that Are sick, than sick men recovered in the company of them that Are found: so good men Are more Easily corrupted in bad company,
There was a Devil in the Colledge of the Apostles, and there were Saints in the Houshold of Nero. And not only Saints, but such Saints as St. Paul thought worthy to be mentioned with a particular respect to them;
There was a devil in the College of the Apostles, and there were Saints in the Household of Nero. And not only Saints, but such Saints as Saint Paul Thought worthy to be mentioned with a particular respect to them;
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Which may serve to shew a particular respect, which St. Paul had to those Saints of the Court: he would not have them lost in the croud of those of the City;
Which may serve to show a particular respect, which Saint Paul had to those Saints of the Court: he would not have them lost in the crowd of those of the city;
but would take notice of them, not only as of Saints, but as Saints of Caesars Houshold. For though it was not so much honour to the Saints, that some of them were of Caesars Houshold,
but would take notice of them, not only as of Saints, but as Saints of Caesars Household. For though it was not so much honour to the Saints, that Some of them were of Caesars Household,
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as it was to Caesars Houshold that some of them were Saints; it was a good evidence that they were the better Saints, because they were Saints of Nero 's Household.
as it was to Caesars Household that Some of them were Saints; it was a good evidence that they were the better Saints, Because they were Saints of Nero is Household.
For as it is an Argument of a most wicked and perverse disposition of mind, to live in a Houshold of Saints, and yet be Idolaters or Infidels: so it is as good an Argument of a good affection to piety and vertue to live in a Houshold of Idolaters and Infidels, and yet to be Saints.
For as it is an Argument of a most wicked and perverse disposition of mind, to live in a Household of Saints, and yet be Idolaters or Infidels: so it is as good an Argument of a good affection to piety and virtue to live in a Household of Idolaters and Infidels, and yet to be Saints.
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but a just man in his Generation, a Generation in which all flesh had corrupted their way, as it follows at the twelfth verse. Such Saints are said to shine as Lights in the World, Phil. 2.15. Be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse Generation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
but a just man in his Generation, a Generation in which all Flesh had corrupted their Way, as it follows At the twelfth verse. Such Saints Are said to shine as Lights in the World, Philip 2.15. Be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse Generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.
Secondly, This particular mention of the Saints in Nero 's Houshold, after the general mention of them among all the Saints, might serve very well to commend them to a more particular notice of the Philippians, which was very much to the scope of the Epistle. For the scope of the Epistle was to arm and strengthen them against some false teachers crept in among them, of whom he gives them warning, Chapter 3.2. Beware of Dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision;
Secondly, This particular mention of the Saints in Nero is Household, After the general mention of them among all the Saints, might serve very well to commend them to a more particular notice of the Philippians, which was very much to the scope of the Epistle. For the scope of the Epistle was to arm and strengthen them against Some false Teachers crept in among them, of whom he gives them warning, Chapter 3.2. Beware of Dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision;
and vers. 18, &c. he calls them Enemies to the Cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.
and vers. 18, etc. he calls them Enemies to the Cross of christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.
as we may see in the first Chapter, at the 28th verse; and the better to arm the Philippians against them, he would have them take a special notice of this, at the twelfth and thirteenth Verses, I would have you to understand, Brethren, that the things which have happened unto me, have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the Gospel:
as we may see in the First Chapter, At the 28th verse; and the better to arm the Philippians against them, he would have them take a special notice of this, At the twelfth and thirteenth Verses, I would have you to understand, Brothers, that the things which have happened unto me, have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the Gospel:
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as honoured that name for which he was bound; and that Nero 's malice and cruelty to the Saints had not so much shewed his Power and Authority over them,
as honoured that name for which he was bound; and that Nero is malice and cruelty to the Saints had not so much showed his Power and authority over them,
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and while he thought to drive them all out of the City, he brought some of them into his Court. As therefore it was for the comfort and encouragement of the Saints of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia that St. Peter concludes his Epistle to them with a salutation from the Church, which was in Babylon, 1 Pet. 5.13. The Church which is in Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you;
and while he Thought to drive them all out of the city, he brought Some of them into his Court. As Therefore it was for the Comfort and encouragement of the Saints of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bythynia that Saint Peter concludes his Epistle to them with a salutation from the Church, which was in Babylon, 1 Pet. 5.13. The Church which is in Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you;
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so it was no less for the comfort and encouragement of the Philippians, that St. Paul concludes his Epistle to them, with a salutation from all the Saints at Rome, and chiefly from those of Caesar 's Household.
so it was no less for the Comfort and encouragement of the Philippians, that Saint Paul concludes his Epistle to them, with a salutation from all the Saints At Room, and chiefly from those of Caesar is Household.
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Now though my Text speaks of Saints a great way off, at Rome, and in Caesar 's Houshold, we may easily bring the Consideration of it Home, to them who are not only of the Country,
Now though my Text speaks of Saints a great Way off, At Room, and in Caesar is Household, we may Easily bring the Consideration of it Home, to them who Are not only of the Country,
but of the Houshold of Kings, who are Defenders of that Faith, of which Nero was the Persecutor, and hear it often Preach'd to them by those who are of the same Houshold, now it is become the Faith which hath overcome the World, which they heard when it was a new and a strange thing,
but of the Household of Kings, who Are Defenders of that Faith, of which Nero was the Persecutor, and hear it often Preached to them by those who Are of the same Household, now it is become the Faith which hath overcome the World, which they herd when it was a new and a strange thing,
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and the World set against it, from one that was a stranger to them, and a Prisoner. They liv'd in a Court in which the name of Saints was a greater reproach than that of Idolaters and Infidels; we may well think it too great a reproach to us not to be thought worthy to be ranked among the chief of Saints. For if the Church of Christ be as he calls it, a City set upon a Hill, which cannot be hid;
and the World Set against it, from one that was a stranger to them, and a Prisoner. They lived in a Court in which the name of Saints was a greater reproach than that of Idolaters and Infidels; we may well think it too great a reproach to us not to be Thought worthy to be ranked among the chief of Saints. For if the Church of christ be as he calls it, a city Set upon a Hill, which cannot be hid;
they of the Court are upon the top of the Hill, whose Christian Piety and Vertues would be so much more exemplary to the whole City and Country, as their station is more eminent and conspicuous.
they of the Court Are upon the top of the Hill, whose Christian Piety and Virtues would be so much more exemplary to the Whole city and Country, as their station is more eminent and conspicuous.
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For it hath not only been assumed, but impropriated by a Generation of men who take upon them the name of Saints, not because they have their Conversation in Heaven, but that they may seem to have a better Right and Title to inherit the Earth, and look upon all other men as Usurpers of those good things which belong to them. The Saints that must judge the World, and they themselves be judged of no man.
For it hath not only been assumed, but impropriated by a Generation of men who take upon them the name of Saints, not Because they have their Conversation in Heaven, but that they may seem to have a better Right and Title to inherit the Earth, and look upon all other men as Usurpers of those good things which belong to them. The Saints that must judge the World, and they themselves be judged of no man.
and the Lord is among them, wherefore then lift ye up your selves above the Congregation of the Lord? And have so great a prejudice against those of the Court, as to be ready to say of them, Exeat aulâ qui vult esse pius, He that will be a Saint, must not be a Courtier. Others there are who would perswade us, that we cannot be Saints, unless we be Romans: though we hold the same entire Catholick Faith, which the whole Christian Church received from the Apostles, and they from Jesus the Author and finisher of our Faith;
and the Lord is among them, Wherefore then lift you up your selves above the Congregation of the Lord? And have so great a prejudice against those of the Court, as to be ready to say of them, Exeat aulâ qui vult esse Pius, He that will be a Saint, must not be a Courtier. Others there Are who would persuade us, that we cannot be Saints, unless we be Romans: though we hold the same entire Catholic Faith, which the Whole Christian Church received from the Apostles, and they from jesus the Author and finisher of our Faith;
yet are not ashamed to call us schismaticks and Hereticks, because we do not believe that we owe an obedience and subjection to the pretended successors of St. Peter, as Monarchs of the whole Church, which St. Peter himself never had,
yet Are not ashamed to call us Schismatics and Heretics, Because we do not believe that we owe an Obedience and subjection to the pretended Successors of Saint Peter, as Monarchs of the Whole Church, which Saint Peter himself never had,
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as unholy and prophane; nor the other the better Catholicks, because they are so impudent, as to call us Schismaticks and Hereticks. Our Lord Jesus Christ suffered between two Malefactors,
as unholy and profane; nor the other the better Catholics, Because they Are so impudent, as to call us Schismatics and Heretics. Our Lord jesus christ suffered between two Malefactors,
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but with this difference, there was but one of them that railed upon him, but here both exclaim against us. We have no better way to stop their mouths,
but with this difference, there was but one of them that railed upon him, but Here both exclaim against us. We have no better Way to stop their mouths,
than to contend earnestly for that Faith, which was once delivered to the Saints, and to shew forth the fruits of it in our lives and Conversations, by giving up our selves to him, who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity,
than to contend earnestly for that Faith, which was once Delivered to the Saints, and to show forth the fruits of it in our lives and Conversations, by giving up our selves to him, who gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all iniquity,
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That they who call us unholy and prophane, may be ashamed when they see our Piety and Devotion to God, who is highly to be honoured in the Congregation of the Saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that draw nigh to him:
That they who call us unholy and profane, may be ashamed when they see our Piety and Devotion to God, who is highly to be honoured in the Congregation of the Saints, and to be had in Reverence of all them that draw High to him:
so we consider that all things are not expedient; and though we know that all things are lawful for us, we are not so much the servants of our own liberty,
so we Consider that all things Are not expedient; and though we know that all things Are lawful for us, we Are not so much the Servants of our own liberty,
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And that they who call us Schismaticks and Hereticks may be ashamed when they see that we are the better Christians, because we have not been bred and brought up under Jesuits, and that we are the more Catholick, because we are not so much Roman as they would have us.
And that they who call us Schismatics and Heretics may be ashamed when they see that we Are the better Christians, Because we have not been bred and brought up under Jesuits, and that we Are the more Catholic, Because we Are not so much Roman as they would have us.
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though we do no more believe that he hath made one Catholick or Universal Bishop over all Bishops and Churches, than we believe that he hath made one Catholick or Universal King over all Kings and Kingdoms. And though we do not offer up our Prayers to the Saints, nor give that Worship to them, which St. Peter would not receive from Cornelius the Centurion, nor an Angel from St. John, we honour the memory of them, holding fast the profession of their Faith, and following the examples of their good and Godly lives, that we together with them may at last receive the end of our Faith, which is the Salvation of our Souls, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, now and for ever. FINIS.
though we do no more believe that he hath made one Catholic or Universal Bishop over all Bishops and Churches, than we believe that he hath made one Catholic or Universal King over all Kings and Kingdoms. And though we do not offer up our Prayers to the Saints, nor give that Worship to them, which Saint Peter would not receive from Cornelius the Centurion, nor an Angel from Saint John, we honour the memory of them, holding fast the profession of their Faith, and following the Examples of their good and Godly lives, that we together with them may At last receive the end of our Faith, which is the Salvation of our Souls, through our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, to whom with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, now and for ever. FINIS.
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