The sacred rite of confirmation discoursed of in a sermon preach'd at Okeham in the county of Rutland at a confirmation there administred ... on May 17, 1683 / by John Savage ...
SAint Luke having in his Gospel given an account of the Actions and Sayings of our blessed Saviour, from the time of his Birth, till his Ascension into Heaven, (which glorious Ascension of his we do this day commemorate,
SAint Lycia having in his Gospel given an account of the Actions and Sayings of our blessed Saviour, from the time of his Birth, till his Ascension into Heaven, (which glorious Ascension of his we do this day commemorate,
and whose gifts soon after bestow'd are on this day to be distributed) does in this Sacred History inform us of some of the most remarkable passages in the Lives of the Holy Apostles.
and whose Gifts soon After bestowed Are on this day to be distributed) does in this Sacred History inform us of Some of the most remarkable passages in the Lives of the Holy Apostles.
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those that are peculiar, he restrains especially to St. Peter and St. Paul, the one of the Circumcision, the other the Apostle of the Uncircumcision;
those that Are peculiar, he restrains especially to Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the one of the Circumcision, the other the Apostle of the Uncircumcision;
and by restraining his History to these two, he does tacitly insinuate, that the rest of the Apostles were no less industrious in their several Provinces to propagate the Gospel of Christ.
and by restraining his History to these two, he does tacitly insinuate, that the rest of the Apostles were no less Industria in their several Provinces to propagate the Gospel of christ.
than that remarkable Office of Confirmation, here recorded in the Text, which the Apostles by St. Peter and St. John, their lawful Delegates, did administer to a numerous company of the baptized ••• … aritans.
than that remarkable Office of Confirmation, Here recorded in the Text, which the Apostles by Saint Peter and Saint John, their lawful Delegates, did administer to a numerous company of the baptised ••• … aritans.
For St. Stephen being Crowned with Martyrdom, Chap. 7. and a violent persecution being rais'd against the Church, in the beginning of the 8th, the six surviving Deacons, with many other Christian Professors, were scattered abroad throughout the Regions of Judea and Samaria, preaching the Gospel of Christ.
For Saint Stephen being Crowned with Martyrdom, Chap. 7. and a violent persecution being raised against the Church, in the beginning of the 8th, the six surviving Deacons, with many other Christian Professors, were scattered abroad throughout the Regions of Judea and Samaria, preaching the Gospel of christ.
But the Apostles having not as yet compos'd the common Symbol of Faith, or having not by lot or suffrage assign'd to themselves their several Provinces, continued still at Jerusalem, where they soon received the joyful news of that wonderful success the Gospel of Christ had obtained by the preaching of St. Philip the Deacon, who by Apostolical assignment,
But the Apostles having not as yet composed the Common Symbol of Faith, or having not by lot or suffrage assigned to themselves their several Provinces, continued still At Jerusalem, where they soon received the joyful news of that wondered success the Gospel of christ had obtained by the preaching of Saint Philip the Deacon, who by Apostolical assignment,
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as some, or by Divine impulse, as others, going to Sebaste, a Town founded by Herod the great to the honour of Augustus, and the Metropolitan City of Samaria, verse the fifth, rescu'd that whole City from the inchantments of Simon the Sorcerer, and converted them to Christianity:
as Some, or by Divine impulse, as Others, going to Sebaste, a Town founded by Herod the great to the honour of Augustus, and the Metropolitan city of Samaria, verse the fifth, rescued that Whole city from the enchantments of Simon the Sorcerer, and converted them to Christianity:
for though all from the least to the greatest had given heed unto Simon, saying, This man is the great power of God, v. 10. yet when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the Kingdom of God,
for though all from the least to the greatest had given heed unto Simon, saying, This man is the great power of God, v. 10. yet when they believed Philip preaching the things Concerning the Kingdom of God,
and the Name of Jesus Christ, they were Baptized both men and women, v. 12. and those were the people with one accord, v. 6. The news whereof coming to the Colledge of the Apostles,
and the Name of jesus christ, they were Baptised both men and women, v. 12. and those were the people with one accord, v. 6. The news whereof coming to the College of the Apostles,
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then residing at Jerusalem, they unanimously sent Peter and John to compleat and perfect by their Apostolical Authority what was so happily begun by Philip the Deacon, v. 14. who being come to Samaria, and praying for them that they might receive the holy Ghost, (and that in a more eminent and abundant measure than they had at their Baptism) v. 15. their holy and servent prayers met with a suitable return, this Sacred Historian assuring us in the words of the Text, That having then laid their hands on them, they received the holy Ghost.
then residing At Jerusalem, they unanimously sent Peter and John to complete and perfect by their Apostolical authority what was so happily begun by Philip the Deacon, v. 14. who being come to Samaria, and praying for them that they might receive the holy Ghost, (and that in a more eminent and abundant measure than they had At their Baptism) v. 15. their holy and servient Prayers met with a suitable return, this Sacred Historian assuring us in the words of the Text, That having then laid their hands on them, they received the holy Ghost.
And what was then done by the Apostles in their own persons, we are now met together by the good providence of God, to see in some measure perform'd by one of the Apostles Successors, who though he pretends not by vertue of his Succession to the same power the Apostles were endowed with, viz. Of conveying the gift of working Miracles,
And what was then done by the Apostles in their own Persons, we Are now met together by the good providence of God, to see in Some measure performed by one of the Apostles Successors, who though he pretends not by virtue of his Succession to the same power the Apostles were endowed with, viz. Of conveying the gift of working Miracles,
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yet may justly challenge from those his Predecessors, all that power that is now necessary and essential to the edifying and governing of a well-constituted Church, part of which does consist in this holy Rite of Confirmation, which he is now about to administer to all that are duely qualified;
yet may justly challenge from those his Predecessors, all that power that is now necessary and essential to the edifying and governing of a well-constituted Church, part of which does consist in this holy Rite of Confirmation, which he is now about to administer to all that Are duly qualified;
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and I hope All are so, (through the care and industry of their several Pastors) that are here met this day with an intention to receive this holy Mystery.
and I hope All Are so, (through the care and industry of their several Pastors) that Are Here met this day with an intention to receive this holy Mystery.
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And the greater grounds we have to hope it, when we consider how many thousands in this little County, beyond the usual number, were prevail'd upon and prepar'd for receiving the holy Eucharist at Easter last;
And the greater grounds we have to hope it, when we Consider how many thousands in this little County, beyond the usual number, were prevailed upon and prepared for receiving the holy Eucharist At Easter last;
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in which, blessed be God, we had almost as wonderful a success as St. Philip had in that City of Samaria, whole shoals and multitudes of people, (the most inveterate of Rebels and Dissenters not excepted) throwing off those Sorceries and Enchantments wherewith they had lately been deluded,
in which, blessed be God, we had almost as wondered a success as Saint Philip had in that city of Samaria, Whole shoals and Multitudes of people, (the most inveterate of Rebels and Dissenters not excepted) throwing off those Sorceries and Enchantments wherewith they had lately been deluded,
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'Tis true, we the Officers of our Lord, in pursuance of our original Commission, and the late Orders to us directed, were forc'd to go into the high-ways and hedges, to compel some straglers to come in, that these his Consecrated Houses might be filled; but when we came unto them, we found it was their disuse and ignorance of the thing that created a prejudice;
It's true, we the Officers of our Lord, in pursuance of our original Commission, and the late Order to us directed, were forced to go into the highways and hedges, to compel Some stragglers to come in, that these his Consecrated Houses might be filled; but when we Come unto them, we found it was their disuse and ignorance of the thing that created a prejudice;
for when they submitted to the Summons, and observed the decorum and gravity us'd in the celebrating of those holy mysteries, their fear of the Laws was presently chang'd into a love for their duty;
for when they submitted to the Summons, and observed the decorum and gravity used in the celebrating of those holy Mysteres, their Fear of the Laws was presently changed into a love for their duty;
Guardians of Churches, without the guilt of Perjury, may shortly make their presentments Omnia bene; Canons and Constitutions may hereafter be made without the necessity of affixing Anathema's; and we shall again recover the golden age, where be that runs will read his duty,
Guardians of Churches, without the guilt of Perjury, may shortly make their presentments Omnia bene; Canonas and Constitutions may hereafter be made without the necessity of affixing Anathema's; and we shall again recover the golden age, where be that runs will read his duty,
These good Successes and happy Omens we must acknowledge due (under God) to the care and vigilance of our right Reverend Diocesan, by which in some competent measure,
These good Successes and happy Omens we must acknowledge endue (under God) to the care and vigilance of our right Reverend Diocesan, by which in Some competent measure,
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that he might derive the like Piety and Devotion to Posterity, and the succeeding Ages might share with us in the happy influences of his wise government, he did by the like Orders lately enjoyn his Clergy to prepare the younger sort by Catechizing and wholsome Instructions for the worthy partaking of this holy Ordinance.
that he might derive the like Piety and Devotion to Posterity, and the succeeding Ages might share with us in the happy influences of his wise government, he did by the like Order lately enjoin his Clergy to prepare the younger sort by Catechizing and wholesome Instructions for the worthy partaking of this holy Ordinance.
and the meanest in the Auditory may understand the nature of this great Office that is now about to be celebrated, let me humbly crave your attention whilst I insist on this remarkable instance, which the Apostles have here given us, a summary account whereof we have in the words of the Text:
and the Meanest in the Auditory may understand the nature of this great Office that is now about to be celebrated, let me humbly crave your attention while I insist on this remarkable instance, which the Apostles have Here given us, a summary account whereof we have in the words of the Text:
In treating of the first General, I shall briefly discourse of these following things. 1. Of this Ceremony in general, shewing you the lawfulness of it. 2. Of the nature of this particular Ceremony, what it is significative of, the great ends and purposes for which it was originally used,
In treating of the First General, I shall briefly discourse of these following things. 1. Of this Ceremony in general, showing you the lawfulness of it. 2. Of the nature of this particular Ceremony, what it is significative of, the great ends and Purposes for which it was originally used,
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and afterwards instituted and practised in the Christian Church; together with the material duty that this Ceremony did heretofore wait upon and accompany;
and afterwards instituted and practised in the Christian Church; together with the material duty that this Ceremony did heretofore wait upon and accompany;
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and from thence the expediency of it will be discemed. 3. I shall discover to you that peculiar Order of persons to whom the administration of this holy Office is restrained, with some probable Reasons of such restriction;
and from thence the expediency of it will be discemed. 3. I shall discover to you that peculiar Order of Persons to whom the administration of this holy Office is restrained, with Some probable Reasons of such restriction;
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not so much in it self considered, but as it is annext to the highest Order in the Church, the Apostles and the succeeding Bishops. 4. I shall lay down the qualifications of those to whom this Office is to be administred;
not so much in it self considered, but as it is annexed to the highest Order in the Church, the Apostles and the succeeding Bishops. 4. I shall lay down the qualifications of those to whom this Office is to be administered;
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and from thence the holiness of it will appear, it being not promiscuously to be administred to all that shall rudely and unpreparedly offer themselves,
and from thence the holiness of it will appear, it being not promiscuously to be administered to all that shall rudely and unpreparedly offer themselves,
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In treating of the second General, I shall endeavour to shew, 1. What were the great and stupendious effects of it upon its first institution and practice. 2. That the consequents of it now upon its present administration by Episcopal, are altogether as valuable as those were that ensu'd upon the imposition of Apostolical hands. 3. That the seeming disproportion betwixt the outward means and the inward effects, ought not to prejudice any considerative person against the power and efficacy thereof. 4. We shall from the premised Positions easily infer the excellency and usefulness of this holy Office,
In treating of the second General, I shall endeavour to show, 1. What were the great and stupendious effects of it upon its First Institution and practice. 2. That the consequents of it now upon its present administration by Episcopal, Are altogether as valuable as those were that ensued upon the imposition of Apostolical hands. 3. That the seeming disproportion betwixt the outward means and the inward effects, ought not to prejudice any considerative person against the power and efficacy thereof. 4. We shall from the premised Positions Easily infer the excellency and usefulness of this holy Office,
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if not the necessity of its continuance in the Christian Church: And so briefly conclude our discourse with humble and modest Persuasives to all persons concern'd.
if not the necessity of its Continuance in the Christian Church: And so briefly conclude our discourse with humble and modest Persuasive to all Persons concerned.
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and yet this Ceremony (which abstractedly consider'd was neither good nor evil, which might have been done or left undone pro libitu, according to the pleasure or discretion of its Authors, without any prejudice to the Church,
and yet this Ceremony (which abstractedly considered was neither good nor evil, which might have been done or left undone Pro libitu, according to the pleasure or discretion of its Authors, without any prejudice to the Church,
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Now is it not much that our Saviour and his Apostles should be so ceremonious, that they should offer to practise that at which the Consciences of tender Christians might probably be offended? what!
Now is it not much that our Saviour and his Apostles should be so ceremonious, that they should offer to practise that At which the Consciences of tender Christians might probably be offended? what!
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had they no regard to the scruples that might possibly arise in the new converted Samaritans, or could they not foresee what offences more enlightned Christians in afterages would take at such legal worship, such matters of indifferency in Gods service? Neither of these can be imputable to our Saviour,
had they no regard to the scruples that might possibly arise in the new converted Samaritans, or could they not foresee what offences more enlightened Christians in afterages would take At such Legal worship, such matters of indifferency in God's service? Neither of these can be imputable to our Saviour,
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but they well understood that not such indifferent things by them practised, but the indiscretion of some and the malice of others would create those prejudices;
but they well understood that not such indifferent things by them practised, but the indiscretion of Some and the malice of Others would create those prejudices;
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they might pity such persons as weak and wicked, but this was not reason sufficient to deny the Service or Discipline of the Church its innocent and significant Ceremonies,
they might pity such Persons as weak and wicked, but this was not reason sufficient to deny the Service or Discipline of the Church its innocent and significant Ceremonies,
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because there are sools or mad men that will either laugh or rayl at them. That God did actually restrain the natural liberty of man before the Law was delivered,
Because there Are Fools or mad men that will either laugh or rail At them. That God did actually restrain the natural liberty of man before the Law was Delivered,
nay before Circumcision was enjoyn'd, is plain from many instances, particularly from some of those seven precepts delivered by God to the Sons of Noah, which in themselves considered, are of an indifferent nature,
nay before Circumcision was enjoined, is plain from many instances, particularly from Some of those seven Precepts Delivered by God to the Sons of Noah, which in themselves considered, Are of an indifferent nature,
and could not be esteemed by the Heathen Proselytes of Antioch to be what the Apostles called them, necessary things, had they not been made necessary to them by a former positive inhibition,
and could not be esteemed by the Heathen Proselytes of Antioch to be what the Apostles called them, necessary things, had they not been made necessary to them by a former positive inhibition,
By his indispensable enjoyning onely these two, he did signifie his dislike of that burthensome variety which the Law and the traditions of the Elders requir'd;
By his indispensable enjoining only these two, he did signify his dislike of that burdensome variety which the Law and the traditions of the Elders required;
but his infinite wisdom rather made choice to joyn with it that significant ceremony of breathing on them, thereby signifying, that he did at that instant immediately from himself convey the holy Ghost unto them.
but his infinite Wisdom rather made choice to join with it that significant ceremony of breathing on them, thereby signifying, that he did At that instant immediately from himself convey the holy Ghost unto them.
Had our Saviour been nice and scrupulous in such matters of indifferency, the pronouncing his benediction on the children that were brought unto him had been sufficient;
Had our Saviour been Nicaenae and scrupulous in such matters of indifferency, the pronouncing his benediction on the children that were brought unto him had been sufficient;
Thus we find St. Paul to make an order, not onely in the Churches of Galatia, but in Corinth too, that on the first day of the week collections should be made for the necessitous Saints at Jerusalem.
Thus we find Saint Paul to make an order, not only in the Churches of Galatia, but in Corinth too, that on the First day of the Week collections should be made for the necessitous Saints At Jerusalem.
Now the Corinthians were generally rich, and (not unlikely) sawcy and conceited, as appears from the Epistles of St. Paul, and those two genuine ones of the aforesaid Clemens; and suppose any of them had objected against this order, that Christ had freed them from the Law of ordinances, that Months,
Now the Corinthians were generally rich, and (not unlikely) saucy and conceited, as appears from the Epistles of Saint Paul, and those two genuine ones of the aforesaid Clemens; and suppose any of them had objected against this order, that christ had freed them from the Law of ordinances, that Months,
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and Years, and Days, were not now to be observ'd, that this substantial duty of charity might as well be performed on any other day as well as the first,
and years, and Days, were not now to be observed, that this substantial duty of charity might as well be performed on any other day as well as the First,
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for he tells us, That every man praying or prophecying (which belongs to the people as well as the Priest) having his head covered, dishonoureth his head; i. e.
for he tells us, That every man praying or prophesying (which belongs to the people as well as the Priest) having his head covered, Dishonors his head; i. e.
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When the Apostles had Manacles on their hands, and Fetters on their legs, 'tis likely they consulted their own ease, in finding out fit postures for offering up their Prayers;
When the Apostles had Manacles on their hands, and Fetters on their legs, it's likely they consulted their own ease, in finding out fit postures for offering up their Prayers;
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this being agreeable to the pattern our Saviour had given them, who in the garden kneeled down and prayed. Thus St. Paul entring into the Oratory on the sea-shore, kneeled down and prayed. And for this cause how I my knees unto the God and Father, &c. And he requires the Christians to lift up holy hands without wrath or doubting.
this being agreeable to the pattern our Saviour had given them, who in the garden kneeled down and prayed. Thus Saint Paul entering into the Oratory on the seashore, kneeled down and prayed. And for this cause how I my knees unto the God and Father, etc. And he requires the Christians to lift up holy hands without wrath or doubting.
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Sitting or leaning (if that can be proved to have been the posture) was well enough becoming the Apostles at the first institution of the Lords Supper;
Sitting or leaning (if that can be proved to have been the posture) was well enough becoming the Apostles At the First Institution of the lords Supper;
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But now, being glorified as God, and challenging obeysance from Men and Angels, Holy Church for good reason hath changed that posture of Leaning for this of Kneeling: For although we have known Christ after the flesh, and leaning in his bosom might be the effect of his great condescention,
But now, being glorified as God, and challenging obeisance from Men and Angels, Holy Church for good reason hath changed that posture of Leaning for this of Kneeling: For although we have known christ After the Flesh, and leaning in his bosom might be the Effect of his great condescension,
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yet seeing we know him so no more, seeing he hath declared himself to be Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, God blessed for ever; 'tis fit we should change that familiar way of communicating with him;
yet seeing we know him so no more, seeing he hath declared himself to be Alpha and Omega, the First and the last, God blessed for ever; it's fit we should change that familiar Way of communicating with him;
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and lest we should be accounted Socinians (who use a Table-gesture, as not owning the Divinity of our Saviour) with all humility upon our knees revere and adore, not the Consecrated Elements,
and lest we should be accounted socinians (who use a Table gesture, as not owning the Divinity of our Saviour) with all humility upon our knees revere and adore, not the Consecrated Elements,
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But that we may speak particularly to the instance that is here before us, the Apostles were not scrupulous to use this ceremony in the Text, although joyned with Prayer;
But that we may speak particularly to the instance that is Here before us, the Apostles were not scrupulous to use this ceremony in the Text, although joined with Prayer;
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Did not your Master, in whose name ye teach, tell a woman of our City that God is a Spirit, and he that will worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth? and do you his pretended Disciples come into our City and act contrary to your Masters Doctrine? either renounce your pretended Discipleship,
Did not your Master, in whose name you teach, tell a woman of our city that God is a Spirit, and he that will worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth? and do you his pretended Disciples come into our city and act contrary to your Masters Doctrine? either renounce your pretended Discipleship,
they well understood that our Saviour in that saying of his, alluded to the Religion to which they had hitherto been addicted, a Religion of a mixt nature, consisting of Jewish Sacrifices, offered up not onely to the God of Israel, but to Heathen Idols;
they well understood that our Saviour in that saying of his, alluded to the Religion to which they had hitherto been addicted, a Religion of a mixed nature, consisting of Jewish Sacrifices, offered up not only to the God of Israel, but to Heathen Idols;
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This then being a plain and undeniable truth, that innocent and significant Ceremonies may lawfully be used in the Church of Christ, Proceed we to the second thing.
This then being a plain and undeniable truth, that innocent and significant Ceremonies may lawfully be used in the Church of christ, Proceed we to the second thing.
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as washing seven times in the River Jordan, huffingly replyed, I thought he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the Name of the Lord his God, and strike or lay his hands over the place, and recover the leper.
as washing seven times in the River Jordan, huffingly replied, I Thought he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the Name of the Lord his God, and strike or lay his hands over the place, and recover the leper.
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And that this Ceremony long before the giving of the Law was usually joyned with paternal benedictions, is plain from the Father of the Patriarchs, who by prayer and imposition of hands blessed the Sons of Joseph.
And that this Ceremony long before the giving of the Law was usually joined with paternal benedictions, is plain from the Father of the Patriarchs, who by prayer and imposition of hands blessed the Sons of Joseph.
Under the Law the consecration of things or persons to the service of God, was by Divine appointment to be performed by laying on of hands. So when Moses made Joshua partner with him in his Government,
Under the Law the consecration of things or Persons to the service of God, was by Divine appointment to be performed by laying on of hands. So when Moses made joshua partner with him in his Government,
And as Blessings spiritual and temporal were convey'd by imposition of hands under the Law; so our Saviour and his Apostles under the Gospel thought good to retain that Ceremony,
And as Blessings spiritual and temporal were conveyed by imposition of hands under the Law; so our Saviour and his Apostles under the Gospel Thought good to retain that Ceremony,
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its own evidence makes it sufficient that I hint unto you, that in all these several Offices, together with the substantial duty of Prayer, they made use of this very antient Ceremony;
its own evidence makes it sufficient that I hint unto you, that in all these several Offices, together with the substantial duty of Prayer, they made use of this very ancient Ceremony;
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for what can be more real than the Spirit of Wisdom and godly Fear? what can be more real than Courage and Magnaniimty sufficient to conquer the World,
for what can be more real than the Spirit of Wisdom and godly fear? what can be more real than Courage and Magnaniimty sufficient to conquer the World,
2. To signifie that the Bishops and Pastors of the Church were the ordinary Means and Instruments, the Hands which God makes use of to convey his Gifts and communicate his Blessings unto men.
2. To signify that the Bishops and Pastors of the Church were the ordinary Means and Instruments, the Hands which God makes use of to convey his Gifts and communicate his Blessings unto men.
Such publick and solemn Offices as these, wherein extraordinary Blessings were invocated, as they were not rudely and nakedly to be administred without the decent attendance of some significant Ceremonies,
Such public and solemn Offices as these, wherein extraordinary Blessings were invocated, as they were not rudely and nakedly to be administered without the decent attendance of Some significant Ceremonies,
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by their hands we are regenerated in the laver of Baptism; by their hands we are abundantly strengthened against all spiritual Enemies in Confirmation; from their hands we receive the holy Eucharist, the benefits of our Saviours Death,
by their hands we Are regenerated in the laver of Baptism; by their hands we Are abundantly strengthened against all spiritual Enemies in Confirmation; from their hands we receive the holy Eucharist, the benefits of our Saviors Death,
from their hands, if we fall under the censures of the Church, we receive Absolution; and from the laying on of their hands, together with the holy Chrism (a custom far different from what is now us'd in the Church of Rome ) the Primitive Christians were freed from their several bodily Distempers;
from their hands, if we fallen under the censures of the Church, we receive Absolution; and from the laying on of their hands, together with the holy Chrism (a custom Far different from what is now used in the Church of Room) the Primitive Christians were freed from their several bodily Distempers;
and those by his superiour Servants the principal Stewards of his Houshold, what fitter and more significant Rite could possibly be devis'd, whereby to secure a Blessing to the one,
and those by his superior Servants the principal Stewards of his Household, what fitter and more significant Rite could possibly be devised, whereby to secure a Blessing to the one,
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But, will some say, Was this all that the Apostles used, and did the Blessings of God follow the Imposition of Hands onely? No surely, there was something else belong'd to this great Office,
But, will Some say, Was this all that the Apostles used, and did the Blessings of God follow the Imposition of Hands only? No surely, there was something Else belonged to this great Office,
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Prayer is an essential part of the Divine Worship, but Imposition of Hands is onely a decent and significant Ceremony proper and adapted to the present occasion.
Prayer is an essential part of the Divine Worship, but Imposition of Hands is only a decent and significant Ceremony proper and adapted to the present occasion.
but Imposition of Hands must be acknowledged onely as a decent Rite, made use of mainly to signifie that this Spirit would ordinarily come to none but by the mediation and ministry of those whom he had appointed.
but Imposition of Hands must be acknowledged only as a decent Rite, made use of mainly to signify that this Spirit would ordinarily come to none but by the mediation and Ministry of those whom he had appointed.
Where then shall we find the holy Chrisin consecrated by the Bishop, which the Church of Rome calls the Matter? where stands recorded that jingling Sentence, Signo te signo crucis, & confirmo te Chrismate solutis, in nomine Patris, &c. which they say is the Form of their pretended Sacrament? If you will find them, you must search Pope Eugenius 's Decretals to the Armenians, with the approbation of the Council of Florence; or if that will not satisfie, you may consult the Council of Trent, and the Roman Catechism, which give a large and more plenary account of it:
Where then shall we find the holy Chrisin consecrated by the Bishop, which the Church of Room calls the Matter? where Stands recorded that jingling Sentence, Sign te Sign crucis, & confirmo te Chrismate Solutis, in nomine Patris, etc. which they say is the From of their pretended Sacrament? If you will find them, you must search Pope Eugenius is Decretals to the Armenians, with the approbation of the Council of Florence; or if that will not satisfy, you may consult the Council of Trent, and the Roman Catechism, which give a large and more plenary account of it:
to record nothing but Prayer and Imposition of Hands, and to pass by the Matter and Form, the two essential parts of a Sacrament, seems to be an unpardonable omission in those holy Pen-men.
to record nothing but Prayer and Imposition of Hands, and to pass by the Matter and From, the two essential parts of a Sacrament, seems to be an unpardonable omission in those holy Penmen.
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this Sacriledge or holy Cheat must be imputed to the Church of Rome, who ingenuously acknowledges that, Loco illius manus impositionis, datur in Ecclesiâ confirmatio; i. e.
this Sacrilege or holy Cheat must be imputed to the Church of Rome, who ingenuously acknowledges that, Loco Illius manus impositionis, datur in Ecclesiâ Confirmation; i. e.
but honouring it as a Sacramental completion (which is as much as it will amount to) and added the Cross and Oyl onely as decent and significant Ceremonies to attend upon it, they had kept themselves within the bounds of modesty:
but honouring it as a Sacramental completion (which is as much as it will amount to) and added the Cross and Oil only as decent and significant Ceremonies to attend upon it, they had kept themselves within the bounds of modesty:
as Tertullian, who lived in the latter end of the second Century, testifies in his Tractate De résurrectione carnis. Caro abluitur, ut anima emaculetur: Caro ungitur, ut anima consecretur:
as Tertullian, who lived in the latter end of the second Century, Testifies in his Tractate De résurrectione carnis. Caro abluitur, ut anima emaculetur: Caro ungitur, ut anima consecretur:
Caro signatur, ut & anima muniatur: Caro manus impositione adumbratur, ut & anima spiritis illuminetur: Caro corpore & sanguine Christi vescitur, ut & anima de Deo saginetur.
Caro signatur, ut & anima muniatur: Caro manus imposition adumbratur, ut & anima spiritis illuminetur: Caro corpore & sanguine Christ vescitur, ut & anima de God saginetur.
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Where you see, betwixt the two Sacraments he gives us an account of Confirmation, and the three Ceremonies that did then attend upon it, viz. The signe of the Cross, Ʋnction, and Imposition of Hands. And St. Cyprian about the middle of the third Century mentions the signe of the Cross in this holy Office, in his Epistle to Jubaianus; Ʋt per nostram orationem ac manus impositionem spiritum sanctum consequantur, & signaculo Dominico consummentur.
Where you see, betwixt the two Sacraments he gives us an account of Confirmation, and the three Ceremonies that did then attend upon it, viz. The Signen of the Cross, Ʋnction, and Imposition of Hands. And Saint Cyprian about the middle of the third Century mentions the Signen of the Cross in this holy Office, in his Epistle to Jubaianus; Ʋt per nostram orationem ac manus impositionem spiritum sanctum consequantur, & Signaculo Dominic consummentur.
But for the Church of Rome to lay aside the Apostolical institution, and to advance these extrinsick Ceremonies to the same honour with the holy Eucharist, is a far greater crime than she committed in the Council of Constance, where she onely denies the Cup to the Laity,
But for the Church of Room to lay aside the Apostolical Institution, and to advance these extrinsic Ceremonies to the same honour with the holy Eucharist, is a Far greater crime than she committed in the Council of Constance, where she only Denies the Cup to the Laity,
The ignorance (I will not say the malice) of our late Dissenters, who alledg'd that this Office of Confirmation, as it is us'd in our Church, is a superstitious practice,
The ignorance (I will not say the malice) of our late Dissenters, who alleged that this Office of Confirmation, as it is used in our Church, is a superstitious practice,
Here you may likewise behold the forehead of those who pretend to pay a great reverence to Antiquity, who yet curtail one of the Sacraments with a Non obstante, and to make amends for it, adde five more as of equal dignity.
Here you may likewise behold the forehead of those who pretend to pay a great Reverence to Antiquity, who yet curtail one of the Sacraments with a Non Obstacle, and to make amends for it, add five more as of equal dignity.
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'Twould be matter of wonder that these things should gain so great a repute even amongst the vulgar, were it not that we see intelligent Kings and Princes to be every day impos'd upon with the supposed holiness of Toys and Trifles;
'twould be matter of wonder that these things should gain so great a repute even among the Vulgar, were it not that we see intelligent Kings and Princes to be every day imposed upon with the supposed holiness of Toys and Trifles;
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for surely this newcoin'd Sacrament must be presum'd to do as much good to the partakers of it (if there be no real Obstacle to hinder its efficacy) as the Consecrated Clouts (and Rattles) lately sent from Rome to the Infant-Duke of Burgundy.
for surely this newcoined Sacrament must be presumed to do as much good to the partakers of it (if there be no real Obstacle to hinder its efficacy) as the Consecrated Clouts (and Rattles) lately sent from Room to the Infant-Duke of Burgundy.
But to wave the levity of their Pretences, more fit for a Stage than a Pulpit, We of the Church of England retaining the Primitive Institution and practice, may comfortably expect a Blessing upon this holy Office;
But to wave the levity of their Pretences, more fit for a Stage than a Pulpit, We of the Church of England retaining the Primitive Institution and practice, may comfortably expect a Blessing upon this holy Office;
here being no traditions of men imposed upon us as the Commandments of Christ, no Prayers offered up upon this occasion but what the Church upon mature deliberation hath compos'd;
Here being no traditions of men imposed upon us as the commandments of christ, no Prayers offered up upon this occasion but what the Church upon mature deliberation hath composed;
yet this holy Office was perform'd by St. Peter and St. John, v. 14. Now when the Apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent Peter and John. How!
yet this holy Office was performed by Saint Peter and Saint John, v. 14. Now when the Apostles which were At Jerusalem herd that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent Peter and John. How!
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what is this that we hear? Was Peter sent? were the Subjects so sawcy and presumptuous as to send their Prince on their Errand? Is not this He from whom his present Holiness derives his Supremacy over all Dominions spiritual and temporal? Did not St. Peter understand his power,
what is this that we hear? Was Peter sent? were the Subject's so saucy and presumptuous as to send their Prince on their Errand? Is not this He from whom his present Holiness derives his Supremacy over all Dominions spiritual and temporal? Did not Saint Peter understand his power,
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like the titular Duke of Venice, to be concluded in the general Vote, yet could not his Infallibility guide him in executing the Commission? Must he have a Collegue appointed him to seture his Superiouts that all things shall be rightly perform'd? Behold then the sandy Foundation upon which the Romanists erect a supreme and infallible Chair to his Holiness.
like the titular Duke of Venice, to be concluded in the general Vote, yet could not his Infallibility guide him in executing the Commission? Must he have a Colleague appointed him to seture his Superiouts that all things shall be rightly performed? Behold then the sandy Foundation upon which the Romanists erect a supreme and infallible Chair to his Holiness.
Well, be it so, nay we may go far higher, and grant him to be what they say the sixth general Council own'd him, viz. Primus Episcoporum, upon condition they will grant on the other side what the same Council plainly determines, viz. Ʋt thronus Constantinopolitanus aequalia privilegia cum antiquae Romae throno obtineat.
Well, be it so, nay we may go Far higher, and grant him to be what they say the sixth general Council owned him, viz. Primus Bishops, upon condition they will grant on the other side what the same Council plainly determines, viz. Ʋt thronus Constantinopolitanus aequalia privilegia cum antiquae Rome Throno obtineat.
Let him have the honor of precedency, let him upon all occasions be the Mouth of his Collegues, let him open and conclude general Councils, let him be what they pretend St. Cyprian owns, viz. the Origo, the Principium, the Exordium unitatis, provided they will grant him to be what the same holy Father says St. Peter was, in his golden Tractate De Ʋnitato Ecclesiae, where after he has told us that Christ hath given Apostolis omnibus parem potestatem, he presently tells us, Hoe erant uti { que } & caeteri Apostoli quod fuit Petrus, pari consortio praediti & bonoris & potestatis;
Let him have the honour of precedency, let him upon all occasions be the Mouth of his Colleagues, let him open and conclude general Councils, let him be what they pretend Saint Cyprian owns, viz. the Origo, the Principium, the Exordium unitatis, provided they will grant him to be what the same holy Father Says Saint Peter was, in his golden Tractate De Ʋnitato Ecclesiae, where After he has told us that christ hath given Apostles omnibus Parem potestatem, he presently tells us, Hoe Erant uti { que } & Caeteri Apostles quod fuit Peter, Pair consortio praediti & bonoris & potestatis;
But though we may be so civil as to grant him to be major singulis, yet his being sent by the rest of the Apostles, clearly evinces him to be Minor Ʋniversis; which though it be a great Soloecism in the Civil,
But though we may be so civil as to grant him to be Major Singulis, yet his being sent by the rest of the Apostles, clearly evinces him to be Minor Ʋniversis; which though it be a great Solecism in the Civil,
Sent it seems these Apostles were, but what was the purport of their Commission? It was this, that by their Prayer and Imposition of Hands the Holy Ghost might descend upon the baptized Samaritans.
Sent it seems these Apostles were, but what was the purport of their Commission? It was this, that by their Prayer and Imposition of Hands the Holy Ghost might descend upon the baptised Samaritans.
'tis much that he did not solemnize this Office amongst them: Besides, Regeneration is of a higher nature than Confirmation, and he that gave the greater,
it's much that he did not solemnize this Office among them: Beside, Regeneration is of a higher nature than Confirmation, and he that gave the greater,
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But the Church of Rome says that his Holiness by the plenitude of his Apostolical Authority may make an inferiour Priest the Minister of this Sacrament.
But the Church of Room Says that his Holiness by the plenitude of his Apostolical authority may make an inferior Priest the Minister of this Sacrament.
If so, 'tis much that St. Peter would give himself such an unnecessary trouble, that he would not take his ease at Jerusalem, and appoint St. Philip his lawful Substitute, giving him a Legantine power,
If so, it's much that Saint Peter would give himself such an unnecessary trouble, that he would not take his ease At Jerusalem, and appoint Saint Philip his lawful Substitute, giving him a Legantine power,
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Some things the Apostles did absolutely reserve to themselves and their Successors, which we the inferiour Officers of the Church may not, must not pretend to;
some things the Apostles did absolutely reserve to themselves and their Successors, which we the inferior Officers of the Church may not, must not pretend to;
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and this St. Cyprian fully testifies in his forecited Epistle to Jubaianus, speaking of these Samaritans, Quod deerat, says he, id à Petro & Johanne factum est, ut oratione pro eis habitâ,
and this Saint Cyprian Fully Testifies in his forecited Epistle to Jubaianus, speaking of these Samaritans, Quod deerat, Says he, id à Peter & John factum est, ut oration Pro eis habitâ,
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Quod nunc quo { que } apud nos geritur, ut qui in Ecclesiá baptizantur, Praepositis Ecclesiae offerantur, ut per nostram orationem ac manus impositionem spiritum sanctum consequantur, &c. And this the incomparable Hooker out of St. Jerom. adversus Luciser, proves to have been the practice of the fourth Century;
Quod nunc quo { que } apud nos geritur, ut qui in Ecclesiá baptizantur, Praepositis Ecclesiae offerantur, ut per nostram orationem ac manus impositionem spiritum sanctum consequantur, etc. And this the incomparable Hooker out of Saint Jerome Adversus Lucifer, Proves to have been the practice of the fourth Century;
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for the safety of the Church depends much upon the dignity of its Superiours, the respect that is given to their persons, the reverence that is paid to their functions.
for the safety of the Church depends much upon the dignity of its Superiors, the respect that is given to their Persons, the Reverence that is paid to their functions.
Whereas if the chief Governours of the Church shall communicate to inferiour Orders their whole power, reserving nothing by way of pre-eminence to themselves to distinguish them from others;
Whereas if the chief Governors of the Church shall communicate to inferior Order their Whole power, reserving nothing by Way of preeminence to themselves to distinguish them from Others;
And though it may be objected that Confirmation is not of equal value with either of the Sacraments, both which inferiour Priests are capable of administring;
And though it may be objected that Confirmation is not of equal valve with either of the Sacraments, both which inferior Priests Are capable of administering;
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2. From hence the Apostles to whom the chief care of the Church was committed, were fully satisfyed as to the diligence and industry of the inferiour Officers whom they had deputed.
2. From hence the Apostles to whom the chief care of the Church was committed, were Fully satisfied as to the diligence and industry of the inferior Officers whom they had deputed.
and presenting them to the Apostles for their Fatherly Prayers and Benedictions, this could not but be a sufficient testimonial of their pains and faithfulness;
and presenting them to the Apostles for their Fatherly Prayers and Benedictions, this could not but be a sufficient testimonial of their pains and faithfulness;
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the Presbyters and Deacons owning themselves accountable for it to the Bishop, the Bishop to his Metropolitan, the Metropolitans to the King, and the King unto God.
the Presbyters and Deacons owning themselves accountable for it to the Bishop, the Bishop to his Metropolitan, the Metropolis to the King, and the King unto God.
We of the inferiour Clergy giving demonstrations of our pains and industry, and our Superiours the Prelates and Fathers of the Church, reaping the comfort of seeing their Orders obeyed by a regular and industrious Clergy.
We of the inferior Clergy giving demonstrations of our pains and industry, and our Superiors the Prelates and Father's of the Church, reaping the Comfort of seeing their Order obeyed by a regular and Industria Clergy.
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the great mysteries of Religion imbib'd by all sorts of people, young and old, and particularly so great a number of Samaritan-converts, owning them not only as Ministers of Christ,
the great Mysteres of Religion imbibed by all sorts of people, young and old, and particularly so great a number of Samaritan-converts, owning them not only as Ministers of christ,
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but as the principal Stewards of the Mysteries of God! What an opportunity was here offer'd them of glorifying of God, whose praise they found in the mouths of such Infant-Converts The unspeakable comfort which they foresaw would arise from so grateful an object;
but as the principal Stewards of the Mysteres of God! What an opportunity was Here offered them of glorifying of God, whose praise they found in the mouths of such Infant-Converts The unspeakable Comfort which they foresaw would arise from so grateful an Object;
for hereby they do not onely own and ratifie the proceedings of those whom they have deputed, setting their hands to the legality of it, which you know is the proper act of a Superiour;
for hereby they do not only own and ratify the proceedings of those whom they have deputed, setting their hands to the legality of it, which you know is the proper act of a Superior;
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1. It must be supposed that they are already made Disciples by Baptism, and that by persons lawfully ordained and appointed thereunto by the Apostles or their Successors,
1. It must be supposed that they Are already made Disciples by Baptism, and that by Persons lawfully ordained and appointed thereunto by the Apostles or their Successors,
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and therefore (according to my present apprehension) those who have received their Baptism from Lay-hands, who cannot pretend to such a derived power, are not qualified for this holy Rite,
and Therefore (according to my present apprehension) those who have received their Baptism from Lay hands, who cannot pretend to such a derived power, Are not qualified for this holy Rite,
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but that it is highly necessary for such to address themselves to this holy mystery, that by imposition of hands they may be incorporated into the Church;
but that it is highly necessary for such to address themselves to this holy mystery, that by imposition of hands they may be incorporated into the Church;
That this is highly reasonable in it self, and agreeable to the practice of the Primitive Church, I need not prove to any one that has a competent share of Reason,
That this is highly reasonable in it self, and agreeable to the practice of the Primitive Church, I need not prove to any one that has a competent share of Reason,
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as appears from the fore-cited Dialogue of St. Jerom, and from the exposition Irenaeus gives of the 1 Cor. 3.2. where he interprets the Milk with which he had fed some of the Baptized Corinthians, to be the first principles of Christianity; and the holy spirit obtained by prayer and imposition of hands, to be the Esca vitae, the stronger food or meat of life;
as appears from the forecited Dialogue of Saint Jerome, and from the exposition Irnaeus gives of the 1 Cor. 3.2. where he interprets the Milk with which he had fed Some of the Baptised Corinthians, to be the First principles of Christianity; and the holy Spirit obtained by prayer and imposition of hands, to be the Esca vitae, the Stronger food or meat of life;
and the nature of their Baptismal vow, with all other things of absolute necessity, but that they here make an open profession of them, publickly owning their Faith to be Catholick,
and the nature of their Baptismal Voelli, with all other things of absolute necessity, but that they Here make an open profession of them, publicly owning their Faith to be Catholic,
solemnly renewing that promise that was made in their name at their Baptism, ratifying and confirming the same in their own persons, discharging their Sponsors, their Godfathers and Godmothers, from their former obligations,
solemnly renewing that promise that was made in their name At their Baptism, ratifying and confirming the same in their own Persons, discharging their Sponsors, their Godfathers and Godmothers, from their former obligations,
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the Bishop being here as our Saviours Representative, (for so Ignatius often stiles him) and taking from each of them their several fealties and acknowledgments.
the Bishop being Here as our Saviors Representative, (for so Ignatius often stile him) and taking from each of them their several fealties and acknowledgments.
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But if to all the presupposed qualifications they shall adde a good assurance, and humbly address themselves to the chief Pastors of the Church, that by their Prayers and impositions of hands, they may be confirm'd in their Faith, directed in their Manners,
But if to all the presupposed qualifications they shall add a good assurance, and humbly address themselves to the chief Pastors of the Church, that by their Prayers and impositions of hands, they may be confirmed in their Faith, directed in their Manners,
What need is there of all this adoe? Does not the Church of England teach that we receive the holy Ghost at our Baptism, that we are then made members of Christ, Children of God,
What need is there of all this ado? Does not the Church of England teach that we receive the holy Ghost At our Baptism, that we Are then made members of christ, Children of God,
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an actual incorporation into Christs Church, and a title to the Kingdom of Heaven, was as much as at that time was necessary, especially to Baptized Infants.
an actual incorporation into Christ Church, and a title to the Kingdom of Heaven, was as much as At that time was necessary, especially to Baptised Infants.
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The Samaritans here in the Text had undoubtedly the holy Ghost communicated unto them, and yet though they were adult persons, it was thought necessary for them to receive from the Apostles Imposition of hands, and by that a more abundant measure of the holy Ghost.
The Samaritans Here in the Text had undoubtedly the holy Ghost communicated unto them, and yet though they were adult Persons, it was Thought necessary for them to receive from the Apostles Imposition of hands, and by that a more abundant measure of the holy Ghost.
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Their former sins, whether original or actual, were then remitted, and an assurance given them if they dy'd in that state, that eternal happiness should be their portion;
Their former Sins, whither original or actual, were then remitted, and an assurance given them if they died in that state, that Eternal happiness should be their portion;
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And this is agreeable to what Melciades an excellent Bishop (though of Rome ) in the beginning of the fourth Century hath taught us, who in his Decretal Epistle to the Bishops of Spain, (the former part whereof does indeed savour of arrogance,
And this is agreeable to what Melciades an excellent Bishop (though of Room) in the beginning of the fourth Century hath taught us, who in his Decretal Epistle to the Bishops of Spain, (the former part whereof does indeed savour of arrogance,
Spiritus sanctus qui super aquas baptismi salutifero descendit illapsu, in fonte plenitudinem tribuit ad innocentiam, in confirmatione augmentum praestat ad gratiam;
Spiritus Sanctus qui super Aquas Baptism salutifero descendit illapsu, in Fonte plenitudinem tribuit ad innocentiam, in confirmation augmentum praestat ad gratiam;
& quia in hoc mundo tota atate victuris inter invisibiles hostes & pericula gradiendum est, in baptisinate regeneramur ad vitam, post baptismum confirmamur ad pugnam.
& quia in hoc mundo tota atate victuris inter invisibiles hosts & pericula gradiendum est, in baptisinate regeneramur ad vitam, post Baptism confirmamur ad pugnam.
Dedisti militem, says he, da ei adjumenta militiae. To what purpose, says that good Bishop, does a Father bequeath a great estate to his Son, nisi providere studeat & Tutorem,
Dedisti militem, Says he, da ei adjumenta militiae. To what purpose, Says that good Bishop, does a Father Bequeath a great estate to his Son, nisi Provide studeat & Tutor,
for should we positively assert what ever we think expedient, we should soon erect an infallible Person or Society to secure our selves from all material errours.
for should we positively assert what ever we think expedient, we should soon erect an infallible Person or Society to secure our selves from all material errors.
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However, this I may safely assert, with that holy Bishop and Martyr afore-cited, Paracletus regeneratis in Christo Custos & Consolator & Tutor est, The Holy Spirit is appointed to such persons a Keeper, a Comforter, and a Guardian.
However, this I may safely assert, with that holy Bishop and Martyr aforecited, Paraclete regeneratis in Christ Custos & Consolator & Tutor est, The Holy Spirit is appointed to such Persons a Keeper, a Comforter, and a Guardian.
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I. And what they were upon the first ministration of it particularly here in the Text. Some are of opinion that the holy Ghost upon the Apostles Prayers and laying on of hands, did visibly descend upon the confirmed Christians,
I. And what they were upon the First ministration of it particularly Here in the Text. some Are of opinion that the holy Ghost upon the Apostles Prayers and laying on of hands, did visibly descend upon the confirmed Christians,
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as he did on our Saviour after his Baptism, and upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost: others think it sufficient, that upon the Apostles ministration of this Office, the gifts of the holy Spirit were convey'd unto them.
as he did on our Saviour After his Baptism, and upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost: Others think it sufficient, that upon the Apostles ministration of this Office, the Gifts of the holy Spirit were conveyed unto them.
The extraordinary were such as the infancy of the Church did then necessarily require, such were working of Miracles, speaking strange Languages, prophesying of future events, and the like;
The extraordinary were such as the infancy of the Church did then necessarily require, such were working of Miracles, speaking strange Languages, prophesying of future events, and the like;
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But how weak and frivolous this assertion is, appears from the number of these confirmed Samaritans, who in all probability were all that believed and were baptized, and those, v. 6. were the people with one accord;
But how weak and frivolous this assertion is, appears from the number of these confirmed Samaritans, who in all probability were all that believed and were baptised, and those, v. 6. were the people with one accord;
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from the least to the greatest, v. 10. both men and women, v. 12. Now is it likely that a whole City, which according to its name, was not onely for stateliness of Palaces,
from the least to the greatest, v. 10. both men and women, v. 12. Now is it likely that a Whole city, which according to its name, was not only for stateliness of Palaces,
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but multitude of inhabitants august and venerable, should be destined and set apart by the Apostles to the holy Ministry? What kind of Church were they likely to found at Samaria, where like a Dover - court all should be speakers and no hearers, especially where so many women were permitted to tattle? what a uniform body was this likely to be, which should be made up of Eyes,
but multitude of inhabitants august and venerable, should be destined and Set apart by the Apostles to the holy Ministry? What kind of Church were they likely to found At Samaria, where like a Dover - court all should be Speakers and no hearers, especially where so many women were permitted to tattle? what a uniform body was this likely to be, which should be made up of Eyes,
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and these great effusions of the Spirit were extended, though not in the same, yet in a sufficient measure, to the meanest of Christs members. In Acts 2.41. we read of three thousand souls converted in one day; and in Chap. 4.31. we find that the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all filled with the holy Ghost.
and these great effusions of the Spirit were extended, though not in the same, yet in a sufficient measure, to the Meanest of Christ members. In Acts 2.41. we read of three thousand Souls converted in one day; and in Chap. 4.31. we find that the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all filled with the holy Ghost.
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that they were endowed with a true Christian courage and magnanimity to profess the Gospel, nowithstanding the greatest discouragements they met with.
that they were endowed with a true Christian courage and magnanimity to profess the Gospel, notwithstanding the greatest discouragements they met with.
'Tis not unlikely but that in answer to their Prayers, v. 30. God stretched forth his hand to heal, and signs and wonders were done by the Name of his holy child Jesus:
It's not unlikely but that in answer to their Prayers, v. 30. God stretched forth his hand to heal, and Signs and wonders were done by the Name of his holy child jesus:
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Besides those extraordinary Gifts bestowed upon particular persons for special ends and purposes, there were the ordinary and internal Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the Gratiae gratos facientes, that were common unto them all,
Beside those extraordinary Gifts bestowed upon particular Persons for special ends and Purposes, there were the ordinary and internal Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the Gratiae gratos Facientes, that were Common unto them all,
but now that the Faith is sufficiently confirm'd, although such Miracles be not wrought, yet we receive those inward Graces and Vertues which were signified and demonstrated by those signes.
but now that the Faith is sufficiently confirmed, although such Miracles be not wrought, yet we receive those inward Graces and Virtues which were signified and demonstrated by those Signs.
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Now those Signes were the Gifts by which Simon Magus was at first detected at Samaria, and at last baffled at Rome; by these the Wise men and the Scribes were silenc'd, the Athenian Philosophers confounded,
Now those Signs were the Gifts by which Simon Magus was At First detected At Samaria, and At last baffled At Room; by these the Wise men and the Scribes were silenced, the Athenian Philosophers confounded,
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and yet they did not make the comers thereunto perfect. They were Gifts highly admirable and stupendious in themselves, and as desirable for their effects;
and yet they did not make the comers thereunto perfect. They were Gifts highly admirable and stupendious in themselves, and as desirable for their effects;
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II. That the consequents of it now upon its present administration by Episcopal, are altogether as valuable as those were that heretofore proceeded from Apostolical hands.
II That the consequents of it now upon its present administration by Episcopal, Are altogether as valuable as those were that heretofore proceeded from Apostolical hands.
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Charity is the Bond of Perfectness, the height and eminency of all Christian Vertues; 'tis that which actuates and invigorates all other Graces, without which Faith would be dead, and Hope would be presumptuous.
Charity is the Bound of Perfectness, the height and eminency of all Christian Virtues; it's that which actuates and invigorates all other Graces, without which Faith would be dead, and Hope would be presumptuous.
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This intirely unites us unto God, and makes us love our Neighbour as our selves. This fixes our resolutions, and arms us against all manner of Temptations.
This entirely unites us unto God, and makes us love our Neighbour as our selves. This fixes our resolutions, and arms us against all manner of Temptations.
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This makes us humble and condescending to our Inferiours, courteous and affable to our Equals, lowly and submissive (notwithstanding the greatest disappointments we meet with) to our Superiours.
This makes us humble and condescending to our Inferiors, courteous and affable to our Equals, lowly and submissive (notwithstanding the greatest disappointments we meet with) to our Superiors.
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Finally to conclude, this is the Holy Ghost in the Text, I mean the complement and perfection of all his Graces that the persons now to be confirmed are to be filled with.
Finally to conclude, this is the Holy Ghost in the Text, I mean the compliment and perfection of all his Graces that the Persons now to be confirmed Are to be filled with.
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and this promise, though not of miraculous Gifts, yet of what infinitely outweighs them, the internal sanctifying Graces of his Spirit, the fruits whereof are Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance:
and this promise, though not of miraculous Gifts, yet of what infinitely outweighs them, the internal sanctifying Graces of his Spirit, the fruits whereof Are Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance:
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And that you may be confirm'd in the belief of this great truth, let me request you to consider well the third thing propos'd, viz. III. That the seeming disproportion betwixt the outward means and the inward effects, ought not to prejudice any considerative person against the power and efficacy of this Office.
And that you may be confirmed in the belief of this great truth, let me request you to Consider well the third thing proposed, viz. III. That the seeming disproportion betwixt the outward means and the inward effects, ought not to prejudice any considerative person against the power and efficacy of this Office.
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and the Bishops Prayers, so much strength against all Temptations, so much ability to perform all acceptable Duties, should be conveyed unto us? 'Tis true, the meanness and simplicity of the Ceremony is apt to scandalize him who understands not the invincible power of God, which oftentimes effects great and stupendious Works by light and improbable means;
and the Bishops Prayers, so much strength against all Temptations, so much ability to perform all acceptable Duties, should be conveyed unto us? It's true, the meanness and simplicity of the Ceremony is apt to scandalise him who understands not the invincible power of God, which oftentimes effects great and stupendious Works by Light and improbable means;
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here is nothing (as in the Church of Rome ) of pomp and solemnity to attract your eyes and raise your admiration, nothing but what the holy Apostles did practise,
Here is nothing (as in the Church of Room) of pomp and solemnity to attract your eyes and raise your admiration, nothing but what the holy Apostles did practise,
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My Father, said the Servant of Naaman, if the Prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldst thou not have done it? how much rather when he saith unto thee, Wash and be clean?
My Father, said the Servant of Naaman, if the Prophet had bid thee do Some great thing, Wouldst thou not have done it? how much rather when he Says unto thee, Wash and be clean?
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Dispute not then the possibility or manner of its conveyance, but since thou hast as much need of the Holy Spirit in thy capacity as the primitive Christians had in theirs, fully perswade thy self that he will not be wanting to thy devout desires,
Dispute not then the possibility or manner of its conveyance, but since thou hast as much need of the Holy Spirit in thy capacity as the primitive Christians had in theirs, Fully persuade thy self that he will not be wanting to thy devout Desires,
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Others may again object, that if Miracles did now as heretofore attend this Office, they should then have reason to believe that great and valuable are the inward effects of it;
Others may again Object, that if Miracles did now as heretofore attend this Office, they should then have reason to believe that great and valuable Are the inward effects of it;
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When St. Peter preacht the Gospel to Cornelius and his Companions, we are told that while Peter yet spake those words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the Word;
When Saint Peter preached the Gospel to Cornelius and his Sodales, we Are told that while Peter yet spoke those words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which herd the Word;
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So that we may with equal reason be scandaliz'd at those two great Offices, and pretend that the internal Gifts of Gods Spirit do not follow the performance of those Duties,
So that we may with equal reason be scandalized At those two great Offices, and pretend that the internal Gifts of God's Spirit do not follow the performance of those Duties,
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whose lawfulness the great Examples of our Saviour and his Apostles (not to say any thing of the constant and uninterrupted usage of it in the Church for many Ages) do vindicate;
whose lawfulness the great Examples of our Saviour and his Apostles (not to say any thing of the constant and uninterrupted usage of it in the Church for many Ages) do vindicate;
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an Office whose expedience and necessity of continuance, the great ends and purposes for which it was instituted, viz. the conveying the manifold Gifts of Gods Spirit, do sufficiently evince;
an Office whose expedience and necessity of Continuance, the great ends and Purposes for which it was instituted, viz. the conveying the manifold Gifts of God's Spirit, do sufficiently evince;
an Office from which baptized persons may expect such great and admirable advantages as far surpass whatever the Gift of Tongues could express, or Miracles declare;
an Office from which baptised Persons may expect such great and admirable advantages as Far surpass whatever the Gift of Tongues could express, or Miracles declare;
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To conclude then this our long and (as I am afraid) tiresom Discourse, let all be perswaded in their several Spheres to promote the honour of this excellent Work.
To conclude then this our long and (as I am afraid) tiresom Discourse, let all be persuaded in their several Spheres to promote the honour of this excellent Work.
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Old men and maidens, young men and children, of what state or quality soever, let 'em be ready to entertain this blessed Spirit, who is now (as it were) hovering over your heads,
Old men and maidens, young men and children, of what state or quality soever, let they be ready to entertain this blessed Spirit, who is now (as it were) hovering over your Heads,
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And you that intend this day to be partakers of this great Mystery, that desire this holy Comforter to descend from Heaven and take possession of your hearts;
And you that intend this day to be partakers of this great Mystery, that desire this holy Comforter to descend from Heaven and take possession of your hearts;
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but especially that solemn profession that you are here to make, the Covenant with God and his Church that you are about to renew, the strict Obligations that lie upon you from thence of being pious and devout, just and charitable, meek and temperate.
but especially that solemn profession that you Are Here to make, the Covenant with God and his Church that you Are about to renew, the strict Obligations that lie upon you from thence of being pious and devout, just and charitable, meek and temperate.
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For if you come prepar'd with such generous Christian resolutions as these, you need not question but the Graces of Gods Spirit will by the mediation of this his principal Steward, be conveyed unto you;
For if you come prepared with such generous Christian resolutions as these, you need not question but the Graces of God's Spirit will by the mediation of this his principal Steward, be conveyed unto you;
Address your selves then to the holy Altar with decency, receive the Blessing with Faith and Humility, turn not the Grace you are this day to receive into wantonness; but treasure it up in an honest heart,
Address your selves then to the holy Altar with decency, receive the Blessing with Faith and Humility, turn not the Grace you Are this day to receive into wantonness; but treasure it up in an honest heart,
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And for us of the Clergy, as we have reason to glory in the number of our Catechumens, and to magnifie the God of Heaven for this joyful fruit of our labours:
And for us of the Clergy, as we have reason to glory in the number of our Catechumens, and to magnify the God of Heaven for this joyful fruit of our labours:
So let us be perswaded to continue this good Work that is so happily begun, and by catechizing and wholsome instructions, prepare the younger sort successively for the like Blessings.
So let us be persuaded to continue this good Work that is so happily begun, and by catechizing and wholesome instructions, prepare the younger sort successively for the like Blessings.
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And that this holy Office may have its desired effect, that when the Bishop lays his hands upon them, they may be filled with the Holy Ghost, Let us All here assembled, at the pronouncing of each Benediction, unanimously say, AMEN. FINIS.
And that this holy Office may have its desired Effect, that when the Bishop lays his hands upon them, they may be filled with the Holy Ghost, Let us All Here assembled, At the pronouncing of each Benediction, unanimously say, AMEN. FINIS.
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