Concio ad clerum a sermon preach'd to the clergy at the arch-deacon's visitation, held at Huntington, May 19, 1696 ... : to which is added a preface to the clergy / by Sam. Satwell ...
IT appears from the two Verses immediately foregoing, and from that which follows just after these words, that the Great Apostle utters this Complaint of some of the Clergy of his time;
IT appears from the two Verses immediately foregoing, and from that which follows just After these words, that the Great Apostle utters this Complaint of Some of the Clergy of his time;
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and chiefly of those, who were his own Fellow-Labourers in the work of the Gospel. For 'tis with the respect unto the special faithfulness, and likemindedness of Timothy with himself,
and chiefly of those, who were his own Fellow-labourers in the work of the Gospel. For it's with the respect unto the special faithfulness, and Like-mindedness of Timothy with himself,
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either not well considering what he said, or with a design to vilifie, or unjustly to accuse any of his Brethren (and God forbid, that the least uncharitable thought towards any of his Brethren, should harbour in the mind of him who is now about to handle them.) For the right taking of the Apostle therefore in this place, it must be considered, that Men who are extreamly zealous themselves in a Cause of great Consequence, are ready to look on others (whom they observe to be less affected in the same concern) to be little better than Neutralists, or Luke-warm Persons:
either not well considering what he said, or with a Design to vilify, or unjustly to accuse any of his Brothers (and God forbid, that the least uncharitable Thought towards any of his Brothers, should harbour in the mind of him who is now about to handle them.) For the right taking of the Apostle Therefore in this place, it must be considered, that Men who Are extremely zealous themselves in a Cause of great Consequence, Are ready to look on Others (whom they observe to be less affected in the same concern) to be little better than Neutralists, or Lukewarm Persons:
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And thus it appears, that St. Paul was himself carried on with such a constant burning zeal for the glory of his Master Christ Jesus, that he lookt on the generality of his Fellow-Labourers, in the work of the Ministry, to be but a Worldly and carnal sort of Gospellers.
And thus it appears, that Saint Paul was himself carried on with such a constant burning zeal for the glory of his Master christ jesus, that he looked on the generality of his Fellow-labourers, in the work of the Ministry, to be but a Worldly and carnal sort of Evangelists.
For though their business lay chiefly about spiritual and Heavenly matters, yet, he found, their thoughts were too much employed about Earthly, Worldly, and transitory concerns:
For though their business lay chiefly about spiritual and Heavenly matters, yet, he found, their thoughts were too much employed about Earthly, Worldly, and transitory concerns:
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but only to the diminishing the zeal of some of his Brethren, that St. Paul utters the words of the Text saying, For all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.
but only to the diminishing the zeal of Some of his Brothers, that Saint Paul utters the words of the Text saying, For all seek their own, not the things of jesus christ.
and his mind was so constantly fixed to do him honour and service, that the generality of his Fellow-Labourers appeared, to his apprehension, little better than carnal Worldlings and Self-seekers;
and his mind was so constantly fixed to do him honour and service, that the generality of his Fellow-labourers appeared, to his apprehension, little better than carnal Worldlings and Self-seekers;
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and I take it for a gross mistake, and an Errour of manifold ill Consequence (which yet prevails amongst all sorts of our Modern Dissenters) that St. Paul is not Eminently distinguished from almost all other Ministers of Christ whatsoever;
and I take it for a gross mistake, and an Error of manifold ill Consequence (which yet prevails among all sorts of our Modern Dissenters) that Saint Paul is not Eminently distinguished from almost all other Ministers of christ whatsoever;
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not only for his Extraordinary gifts and endowments, but also for his singular Zeal, for the glory of Christ and high degrees of perfection in all manner of self-denyal, Christian charity, and holyness of life.
not only for his Extraordinary Gifts and endowments, but also for his singular Zeal, for the glory of christ and high Degrees of perfection in all manner of self-denial, Christian charity, and holiness of life.
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As in his Preaching the Gospel gratis to the Corinthians (for he did not do it in all other places) and his labouring with his own hands, that he might not be chargable to any of them;
As in his Preaching the Gospel gratis to the Corinthians (for he did not do it in all other places) and his labouring with his own hands, that he might not be chargeable to any of them;
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as may appear to him that reads the 9th Chapt. of his first Epist. to the Corinthians; and if we consider his life and behaviour a little more particularly,
as may appear to him that reads the 9th Chapter of his First Epistle to the Corinthians; and if we Consider his life and behaviour a little more particularly,
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he sought not his own honour or greatness, for he perfectly knew how to be abased, and did actually humble and debase himself to the meanest dispensations, of travelling up and down on foot,
he sought not his own honour or greatness, for he perfectly knew how to be abased, and did actually humble and debase himself to the Meanest dispensations, of traveling up and down on foot,
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and though the more abundantly he loved them, the less he were loved of them, 2 Cor. 12.15. and 'tis most manifest, that he sought not his own temporal security;
and though the more abundantly he loved them, the less he were loved of them, 2 Cor. 12.15. and it's most manifest, that he sought not his own temporal security;
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witness, his own long Catalogue of perils and sufferings, 2 Cor 11. Nay, he was so far from refusing any sort of difficulties and hardships for the promoting of Christs Kingdom;
witness, his own long Catalogue of perils and sufferings, 2 Cor 11. Nay, he was so Far from refusing any sort of difficulties and hardships for the promoting of Christ Kingdom;
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that he saith he took pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christs sake, 2 Cor. 12.10. and when he was sure, that bonds and afflictions waited for him in every place, he tells the Elders of Ephesus, Act. 20.24. that none of those things moved him;
that he Says he took pleasure in infirmities, in Reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in Distresses for Christ sake, 2 Cor. 12.10. and when he was sure, that bonds and afflictions waited for him in every place, he tells the Elders of Ephesus, Act. 20.24. that none of those things moved him;
and he never seemed easy, when the work of his Ministry met with any lets or impediments, till he himself had used his best endeavours to remove them out of the way.
and he never seemed easy, when the work of his Ministry met with any lets or impediments, till he himself had used his best endeavours to remove them out of the Way.
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And he was so absolutely free from seeking to please himself, and from minding his own things, that he spent himself wholly in labouring to please God,
And he was so absolutely free from seeking to please himself, and from minding his own things, that he spent himself wholly in labouring to please God,
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and the members of his Church; as he saith, 1 Cor. 10.33. Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
and the members of his Church; as he Says, 1 Cor. 10.33. Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
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So that, if ever any one perfectly fullfilled that most heroical Exhortation, which he gives to all Christians, Rom. 15.2. 'twas he himself, viz. That every one should please his Neighbour for his good to Edification.
So that, if ever any one perfectly Fulfilled that most heroical Exhortation, which he gives to all Christians, Rom. 15.2. 'twas he himself, viz. That every one should please his Neighbour for his good to Edification.
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and he did as constantly suffer with those that suffered; and therefore could truly say, as he does 2 Cor. 11.29. who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended, and I burn not? I shall only add that which goes just before, his daily care of all the Churches.
and he did as constantly suffer with those that suffered; and Therefore could truly say, as he does 2 Cor. 11.29. who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended, and I burn not? I shall only add that which Goes just before, his daily care of all the Churches.
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times, places, and other different circumstances of men and things, their Teachers constantly make great advantage to themselves, amongst weak and unwary people.
times, places, and other different Circumstances of men and things, their Teachers constantly make great advantage to themselves, among weak and unwary people.
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But the wise man hath taught us, long since, not to say, what is the cause that the former days were better than these, for saith he, thou dost not wifely enquire concerning this.
But the wise man hath taught us, long since, not to say, what is the cause that the former days were better than these, for Says he, thou dost not wifely inquire Concerning this.
And 'tis manifest enough from their own Writings, that they had not only to do with Hereticks and Schismaticks, who laboured to undermine and overthrow their fundamontal Doctrines,
And it's manifest enough from their own Writings, that they had not only to do with Heretics and Schismatics, who laboured to undermine and overthrow their fundamontal Doctrines,
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and some of these proved turbulent Hereticks and Schismaticks, according to St. Paul 's Prediction to the Bishops met together at Miletus, Act. 20.30, where he saith, also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things to draw away Disciples after them.
and Some of these proved turbulent Heretics and Schismatics, according to Saint Paul is Prediction to the Bishops met together At Miletus, Act. 20.30, where he Says, also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things to draw away Disciples After them.
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and stubble upon the foundation of Christ Jesus, as the Apostle intimates, I Cor. 3.12. i. e. very slight, phantastical, and unedifying doctrines, such as would not endure the fiery tryal of Gods severe judgment, that shall pass on doctrines as well as manners at the last day:
and stubble upon the Foundation of christ jesus, as the Apostle intimates, I Cor. 3.12. i. e. very slight, fantastical, and unedifying doctrines, such as would not endure the fiery trial of God's severe judgement, that shall pass on doctrines as well as manners At the last day:
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nor Schismaticks, for then St. Paul could not have rejoiced in their preaching, as he tells us he did, v. 18. but, I take it, that they were Carnal and vain-glorious persons,
nor Schismatics, for then Saint Paul could not have rejoiced in their preaching, as he tells us he did, v. 18. but, I take it, that they were Carnal and vainglorious Persons,
and such who envyed the gifts and same of St. Paul, and thought to take advantage of his Imprisonment, to make themselves the more considerable in the Church;
and such who envied the Gifts and same of Saint Paul, and Thought to take advantage of his Imprisonment, to make themselves the more considerable in the Church;
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and some of the miraculously gifted teachers at Corinth seemed to aim more at their own glory than at the good of the Church, and edisying of their hearers;
and Some of the miraculously gifted Teachers At Corinth seemed to aim more At their own glory than At the good of the Church, and edifying of their hearers;
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as may be conjectured from their delighting to speak in an unknown tongue, 1 Cor. 14. And I am apt to think that Apollos himself (though he were a good Man) was almost tired out with the factious and untoward behaviour of the Corinthians; for we find, he was not at all willing to come at them,
as may be conjectured from their delighting to speak in an unknown tongue, 1 Cor. 14. And I am apt to think that Apollos himself (though he were a good Man) was almost tired out with the factious and untoward behaviour of the Corinthians; for we find, he was not At all willing to come At them,
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when St. Paul greatly desired him so to do, 1 Cor. 16.12. and St. Paul was so offended with John Mark for leaving of them (I suppose in a time of need and danger) that he did not care to make him his Companion, in the work of the Ministry any more, which occasioned that sharp contention and division, which happened betwixt St. Barnabas and him that we read of, Act. 15.39. and Demas quite forsook his Ministry, for the love of this present World, 2 Tim 4.10. we read also, that there were some defects in most of the seven Angels, i. e. the seven Bishops of the seven Churches in Asia, Rev. Chap. 2.3.
when Saint Paul greatly desired him so to do, 1 Cor. 16.12. and Saint Paul was so offended with John Mark for leaving of them (I suppose in a time of need and danger) that he did not care to make him his Companion, in the work of the Ministry any more, which occasioned that sharp contention and division, which happened betwixt Saint Barnabas and him that we read of, Act. 15.39. and Demas quite forsook his Ministry, for the love of this present World, 2 Tim 4.10. we read also, that there were Some defects in most of the seven Angels, i. e. the seven Bishops of the seven Churches in Asia, Rev. Chap. 2.3.
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and very gross failings in those two of Sardis, and Laodicea. But that which is most strange of all is, That this very Timothy, whom St. Paul makes his special exception in this place, is generally supposed to be the person whom Christ himself writes to,
and very gross failings in those two of Sardis, and Laodicea. But that which is most strange of all is, That this very Timothy, whom Saint Paul makes his special exception in this place, is generally supposed to be the person whom christ himself writes to,
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and reproves by St. John, for having forsaken his first love, Rev. 2.1. for the Historians do mostly agree, and 'tis highly probable, that he was Bishop of Ephesus at that time;
and reproves by Saint John, for having forsaken his First love, Rev. 2.1. for the Historians do mostly agree, and it's highly probable, that he was Bishop of Ephesus At that time;
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But now if this were so (as we have great reason to believe) it should be a matter of special consideration, and admonition, to all the Bishops and Pastours of Christs Church throughout all Generations;
But now if this were so (as we have great reason to believe) it should be a matter of special consideration, and admonition, to all the Bishops and Pastors of Christ Church throughout all Generations;
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But then it must be remembred, that such as these, are in a greater likely-hood than others, to repent and recover themselves again, upon some special admonition or other:
But then it must be remembered, that such as these, Are in a greater likelihood than Others, to Repent and recover themselves again, upon Some special admonition or other:
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and therefore we have no reason to question, but that Bishop Timothy did return to his former love and zeal for Christ, upon the reproof that was given him.
and Therefore we have no reason to question, but that Bishop Timothy did return to his former love and zeal for christ, upon the reproof that was given him.
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and 'twould be endless and nauseous, to reckon up the defects and miscarriages of the Bishops and Governours of the Church that are to be found in the Ecclesiastical Historians.
and 'twould be endless and nauseous, to reckon up the defects and miscarriages of the Bishops and Governors of the Church that Are to be found in the Ecclesiastical Historians.
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Grievous likewise are the complaints that are made of the Clergy of their own times by such holy men as St. Chrysostom, S. Salvian, Gregory the Great, St. Bernard, Petrarch, and many others.
Grievous likewise Are the complaints that Are made of the Clergy of their own times by such holy men as Saint Chrysostom, S. Salvian, Gregory the Great, Saint Bernard, Petrarch, and many Others.
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And there is nothing more remarkable of this kind, than what we meet with in the little work of our own Countryman Gildas; for 'tis a most dismal account that he gives of the Corruption of the British Clergy, a little before this Island was over run and destroyed by the Saxons.
And there is nothing more remarkable of this kind, than what we meet with in the little work of our own Countryman Gildas; for it's a most dismal account that he gives of the Corruption of the Brit Clergy, a little before this Island was over run and destroyed by the Saxons.
But I shall wave all these, and such like ungrateful matters, and proceed to make but two Observations from what hath been already said on this second general.
But I shall wave all these, and such like ungrateful matters, and proceed to make but two Observations from what hath been already said on this second general.
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the frequent and serious confession of our Sins, constant Prayers, and the often renewing of our Covenant with God in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
the frequent and serious Confessi of our Sins, constant Prayers, and the often renewing of our Covenant with God in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
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as Christ admonisheth us of the Clergy especially to have, Mar. 9.50. and we shall be able to present our Souls and Bodies as sound and living Sacrifices, which are the reasonable services which God now requires of us under the Gospel, Rom. 12.1. and all our actions and speeches will become sound and savoury, according to the Apostles advice, Col. 4.6. and Tit. 2.8.
as christ Admonisheth us of the Clergy especially to have, Mar. 9.50. and we shall be able to present our Souls and Bodies as found and living Sacrifices, which Are the reasonable services which God now requires of us under the Gospel, Rom. 12.1. and all our actions and Speeches will become found and savoury, according to the Apostles Advice, Col. 4.6. and Tit. 2.8.
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that, even those which should be our best and choicest services, may be so far from being acceptable to God, that they may become offensive and loathsome to him.
that, even those which should be our best and Choicest services, may be so Far from being acceptable to God, that they may become offensive and loathsome to him.
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but that the seeds of them must first be sown by God's Husbandry, and that they must be continually cherished and watered by Man's Care and Industry, together with the continued influence of God's Spirit, which he is always ready to give to such as rightly use the means, that he hath appointed;
but that the seeds of them must First be sown by God's Husbandry, and that they must be continually cherished and watered by Man's Care and Industry, together with the continued influence of God's Spirit, which he is always ready to give to such as rightly use the means, that he hath appointed;
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and divine Revelations, but there is also in us, by nature, a great averseness to all such holy dispositions, from whence the habits of Christian Graces are to arise;
and divine Revelations, but there is also in us, by nature, a great averseness to all such holy dispositions, from whence the habits of Christian Graces Are to arise;
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and that we are therein commanded and exhorted, to watch, to run, to fight, to strive, to give all diligence, to contend earnestly, to use violence, to take diligent heed, to walk circumspectly, to do all that in us lies, to take to our selves the whole Armour of God, that we may stand to,
and that we Are therein commanded and exhorted, to watch, to run, to fight, to strive, to give all diligence, to contend earnestly, to use violence, to take diligent heed, to walk circumspectly, to do all that in us lies, to take to our selves the Whole Armour of God, that we may stand to,
Therefore till persons can arrive to such a pitch of Religion and Piety, as to take delight and pleasure in the Exercises of it, it must needs be difficult to them;
Therefore till Persons can arrive to such a pitch of Religion and Piety, as to take delight and pleasure in the Exercises of it, it must needs be difficult to them;
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and till, with St. Paul, we can count all things here, as dung, that we may win Christ, we shall not be able so duly and stedfastly to mind and seek the things of Jesus Christ as we ought to do.
and till, with Saint Paul, we can count all things Here, as dung, that we may win christ, we shall not be able so duly and steadfastly to mind and seek the things of jesus christ as we ought to do.
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Though no one of the Seed of Aaron, who had any obvious defect or blemish in his body, was capable of the exercise of it under the Law, Lev. 21. We all know, what that Law aimed at,
Though no one of the Seed of Aaron, who had any obvious defect or blemish in his body, was capable of the exercise of it under the Law, Lev. 21. We all know, what that Law aimed At,
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it is therefore great injustice, to bespatter and deride whole Orders and Bodies of Men, on the account of the personal miscarriages of some particular Members;
it is Therefore great injustice, to bespatter and deride Whole Order and Bodies of Men, on the account of the personal miscarriages of Some particular Members;
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The very first Preachers had not Families about them to burthen and distract them, as they, more generally, have had, who have lived in the setled times of the Church.
The very First Preachers had not Families about them to burden and distract them, as they, more generally, have had, who have lived in the settled times of the Church.
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or the infinite benefits that may accrew unto them by our Ministry, or the dreadful Censures which Christ hath empowred his Deputies on Earth, on good occasion to denounce against them.
or the infinite benefits that may accrue unto them by our Ministry, or the dreadful Censures which christ hath empowered his Deputies on Earth, on good occasion to denounce against them.
But now, we (since the World is come into the Church, especially in the loose state of affairs that we are at present in) have to deal with a multitude of formal Professors of the Christian Faith, whereof few have a sincere Zeal for the thriving of it,
But now, we (since the World is come into the Church, especially in the lose state of affairs that we Are At present in) have to deal with a multitude of formal Professors of the Christian Faith, whereof few have a sincere Zeal for the thriving of it,
though it must ever be acknowledged, that they then, and all we now, who have taken the sacred fountain upon us, are bound to seek the things of Jesus Christ, in the first place,
though it must ever be acknowledged, that they then, and all we now, who have taken the sacred fountain upon us, Are bound to seek the things of jesus christ, in the First place,
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All other Sciences, Arts, and Professions respect only the good of this life, whereas ours immediately concerns that Life, which is to last to Eternal Ages.
All other Sciences, Arts, and Professions respect only the good of this life, whereas ours immediately concerns that Life, which is to last to Eternal Ages.
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All the effects and fruits of other mens labours, I mean, as they are meerly the products of their humane skill and industry, shall perish with this World;
All the effects and fruits of other men's labours, I mean, as they Are merely the products of their humane skill and industry, shall perish with this World;
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Now, I say, the consideration of the nearness of our relation unto Christ, and the infinite concernment of the work we are employed about, should quicken and exalt our Zeal far above that of Ordinary Christians.
Now, I say, the consideration of the nearness of our Relation unto christ, and the infinite concernment of the work we Are employed about, should quicken and exalt our Zeal Far above that of Ordinary Christians.
as they whom he hath sent forth to be his Embassadours to his People on Earth? And if the Shepherds, who are set on purpose to watch for the good and security of the Flock, be negligent of their Charge, it will not be thought strange,
as they whom he hath sent forth to be his ambassadors to his People on Earth? And if the Shepherd's, who Are Set on purpose to watch for the good and security of the Flock, be negligent of their Charge, it will not be Thought strange,
And if the Stewards of the Houshold give themselves over to rioting, carelessness, or any disorderly behaviour, it cannot be hoped, that the Family should be found according to their Masters liking, at his return.
And if the Stewards of the Household give themselves over to rioting, carelessness, or any disorderly behaviour, it cannot be hoped, that the Family should be found according to their Masters liking, At his return.
The Ministers of Christ are termed likewise Watchmen, Seers, Overseers, Bishops, Angels, &c. because of the careful Eye they are always to bear over his Church,
The Ministers of christ Are termed likewise Watchmen, Seers, Overseers, Bishops, Angels, etc. Because of the careful Eye they Are always to bear over his Church,
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and so heavy an Onus upon their shoulders, as is, (according to the known saying of St. Jerom ) even, humeris Angelorum formidandum. Though therefore they are not debarr'd from any innocent recreations,
and so heavy an Onus upon their shoulders, as is, (according to the known saying of Saint Jerome) even, humeris Angels formidandum. Though Therefore they Are not debarred from any innocent recreations,
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and especially, to be Patterns to their Flocks in every good work; and to lead and encourage them, by their Examples, to all holy Conversation and Godliness.
and especially, to be Patterns to their Flocks in every good work; and to led and encourage them, by their Examples, to all holy Conversation and Godliness.
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and setting forth, to the distracting and confounding the weaker Members of the Church. And because God's People are commanded to hear, to imitate, mark, obey, and follow them;
and setting forth, to the distracting and confounding the Weaker Members of the Church. And Because God's People Are commanded to hear, to imitate, mark, obey, and follow them;
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yet, I think, 'tis required of all, who have entered into holy Orders, that they should some way or other be serviceable in the work they have taken in hand;
yet, I think, it's required of all, who have entered into holy Order, that they should Some Way or other be serviceable in the work they have taken in hand;
and who was genuinely sollicitous for the Philippians spiritual concerns, and all who have taken Curam Animarum upon them, are bound to see, that their charges want not means of instruction in all necessary matters;
and who was genuinely solicitous for the Philippians spiritual concerns, and all who have taken Curam Animarum upon them, Are bound to see, that their charges want not means of instruction in all necessary matters;
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Therefore all that are committed to their Care, should be frequently called upon, and put in remembrance of the fundamental points of their Christian Duty;
Therefore all that Are committed to their Care, should be frequently called upon, and put in remembrance of the fundamental points of their Christian Duty;
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Every Article of the Faith, every one of the Ten Commandments, all the Petitions of the Lord's Prayer, together with the Doctrine of the Holy Sacraments, are to be sufficiently opened and explained.
Every Article of the Faith, every one of the Ten commandments, all the Petitions of the Lord's Prayer, together with the Doctrine of the Holy Sacraments, Are to be sufficiently opened and explained.
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And, as 'tis said of Christ himself by the Prophet, so I doubt not, but it may be truly affirmed of his faithful Ministers, according to their measure, viz. That, though Jacob be not brought again, and Israel be not gathered, yet they shall be glorious in the Eyes of the Lord,
And, as it's said of christ himself by the Prophet, so I doubt not, but it may be truly affirmed of his faithful Ministers, according to their measure, viz. That, though Jacob be not brought again, and Israel be not gathered, yet they shall be glorious in the Eyes of the Lord,
For though it can never be hoped, that all the outward Members of the Church should be brought, in any measure, to live according to that exact order and holyness, which the Scripture aims at,
For though it can never be hoped, that all the outward Members of the Church should be brought, in any measure, to live according to that exact order and holiness, which the Scripture aims At,
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and sincerely endeavour that they may be so. If therefore our work may appear extreamly difficult, and our discouragements many, great, and unsupportable;
and sincerely endeavour that they may be so. If Therefore our work may appear extremely difficult, and our discouragements many, great, and unsupportable;
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I think the preservation of the best constituted Church in the Christian World depends, at this time, on the unanimous Zeal, steadyness, and wisdom of her Clergy.
I think the preservation of the best constituted Church in the Christian World depends, At this time, on the unanimous Zeal, steadyness, and Wisdom of her Clergy.
The constitution of our Church hath been abundantly defended against all her adversaries, and every cavil, that hath been raised against it, hath been fully answered by one worthy hand or other;
The constitution of our Church hath been abundantly defended against all her Adversaries, and every cavil, that hath been raised against it, hath been Fully answered by one worthy hand or other;
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Our Doctrine hath been proved to be truly found and Catholick, our Government undoubtedly Primitive and Apostolical, our Worship the purest, the most agreeable to the best ancient Liturgies,
Our Doctrine hath been proved to be truly found and Catholic, our Government undoubtedly Primitive and Apostolical, our Worship the Purest, the most agreeable to the best ancient Liturgies,
And the greatest advantage they have against us, and the main hopes that any of them have left, of gaining their ends upon us, lye chiefly in the looseness of our own Members,
And the greatest advantage they have against us, and the main hope's that any of them have left, of gaining their ends upon us, lie chiefly in the looseness of our own Members,
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and that want of Discipline, and profaneness which have entered in at the clefts do now moulder away the strength, utterly deface the outward beauty of it.
and that want of Discipline, and profaneness which have entered in At the clefts do now moulder away the strength, utterly deface the outward beauty of it.
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For if a House be never so well built if it be not also well protected and carefully desended from the injuries of the weather and other annoyances it may quickly come to ruine.
For if a House be never so well built if it be not also well protected and carefully descended from the injuries of the weather and other annoyances it may quickly come to ruin.
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And if any thing can long preserve this Church from further decays, and heal the present wounds and breaches of it, in some measure it must be, the Ʋnanimity, the true Christian Zeal,
And if any thing can long preserve this Church from further decays, and heal the present wounds and Breaches of it, in Some measure it must be, the Ʋnanimity, the true Christian Zeal,
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and they were the different Sentiments among the Clergy, that drew on, and occasioned, by degrees, the grievous divisions, that we, at this time, lament and groan under.
and they were the different Sentiments among the Clergy, that drew on, and occasioned, by Degrees, the grievous divisions, that we, At this time, lament and groan under.
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and the Clergy are now generally well satisfied with the Constitution, and very much disposed to be of one mind (bating the most unhappy breach, which hath lately happen'd amongst us,
and the Clergy Are now generally well satisfied with the Constitution, and very much disposed to be of one mind (bating the most unhappy breach, which hath lately happened among us,
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so the smaller differences in modes and manners of Administration, and almost any swerving from our common rules, do give some kind of secret wound unto the Church;
so the smaller differences in modes and manners of Administration, and almost any swerving from our Common rules, do give Some kind of secret wound unto the Church;
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and 'tis the perfect Unanimity and Uniformity of the Clergy, that must help to cure those evils which have grown, I say, from the differences that first began among themselves.
and it's the perfect Unanimity and Uniformity of the Clergy, that must help to cure those evils which have grown, I say, from the differences that First began among themselves.
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for, 'tis remarkable to observe, how suddenly Papists, and the Members of all other Parties among us, shall learn to know and give an account of the main points of Doctrine, manner of Worship, Government,
for, it's remarkable to observe, how suddenly Papists, and the Members of all other Parties among us, shall Learn to know and give an account of the main points of Doctrine, manner of Worship, Government,
Unless therefore the Reverend Bishops are Unanimous in directing the rest of the Clergy in matters already established (and watchful in guiding of them likewise in all Emergencies of moment) and they in teaching and directing of the people, this Church can never rightly thrive and prosper.
Unless Therefore the Reverend Bishops Are Unanimous in directing the rest of the Clergy in matters already established (and watchful in guiding of them likewise in all Emergencies of moment) and they in teaching and directing of the people, this Church can never rightly thrive and prosper.
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even those only that are careful to feed every part of his flock, as may be gathered from his own words, Joh. 21.15, 16, 17. We are set to profit many to all Eternity,
even those only that Are careful to feed every part of his flock, as may be gathered from his own words, John 21.15, 16, 17. We Are Set to profit many to all Eternity,
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much less, to debar them from taking a moderate care of their temporal concerns, and for the providing things honest and convenient for themselves and Families;
much less, to debar them from taking a moderate care of their temporal concerns, and for the providing things honest and convenient for themselves and Families;
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but it infinitely behoves them also, to manage their Worldly matters so, that they may be as small a hinderance as 'tis possible, to their greater Spiritual Concerns.
but it infinitely behoves them also, to manage their Worldly matters so, that they may be as small a hindrance as it's possible, to their greater Spiritual Concerns.
I fear, 'tas been the want of this divine Spirit of Zeal for God's honour and the Salvation of his Peoples Souls, in too many of our Profession, that hath occasioned our reputation to sink,
I Fear, 'tas been the want of this divine Spirit of Zeal for God's honour and the Salvation of his Peoples Souls, in too many of our Profession, that hath occasioned our reputation to sink,
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and our calling to be meanly thought of, especially by the viler sort of Men. For we should remember, that Christ our Elder Brother dyed, and is gone to Heaven,
and our calling to be meanly Thought of, especially by the Viler sort of Men. For we should Remember, that christ our Elder Brother died, and is gone to Heaven,
and our shooe be loosed, and we be marked with disgrace, as Moses hath mystically taught us in the Law, Deut. 25. and you know, Christ himself hath told us in the Gospel, what that Salt is fit for that hath lost its savour.
and our shoe be loosed, and we be marked with disgrace, as Moses hath mystically taught us in the Law, Deuteronomy 25. and you know, christ himself hath told us in the Gospel, what that Salt is fit for that hath lost its savour.
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if we are not well reconciled to him, and do not constantly live in some good Friendship with him our selves? And in a word, we can perform no office with full acceptance to God, true comfort to our selves,
if we Are not well reconciled to him, and do not constantly live in Some good Friendship with him our selves? And in a word, we can perform no office with full acceptance to God, true Comfort to our selves,
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but I must remember my time, who I am, and to whom I speak, I shall therefore proceed to say but a very few words more, touching the Prudence, which is likewise highly requisite in Persons of our Profession;
but I must Remember my time, who I am, and to whom I speak, I shall Therefore proceed to say but a very few words more, touching the Prudence, which is likewise highly requisite in Persons of our Profession;
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and to the no less encouragement of all kind of Schism and Profaneness, and by this means the Devil hath gotten an incredible advantage over the Souls of Men.
and to the no less encouragement of all kind of Schism and Profaneness, and by this means the devil hath got an incredible advantage over the Souls of Men.
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and it gives reputation and honour to whatsoever is truly good and commendable in our whole behaviour, 'tis this Cardinal Virtue of Prudence, that enable us to judge of things according to their own natures and tendences;
and it gives reputation and honour to whatsoever is truly good and commendable in our Whole behaviour, it's this Cardinal Virtue of Prudence, that enable us to judge of things according to their own nature's and tendences;
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and abilities, that we may make the best and wisest use of them we can, to the profiting themselves and to the doing the Church of God the greatest service.
and abilities, that we may make the best and Wisest use of them we can, to the profiting themselves and to the doing the Church of God the greatest service.
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Prudence likewise teacheth us to guess aright at the most likely events and consequences of things, whereby we may avoid many evils and inconveniencies, which foolish, conceited, heedless,
Prudence likewise Teaches us to guess aright At the most likely events and consequences of things, whereby we may avoid many evils and inconveniences, which foolish, conceited, heedless,
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Hence it is very manifest, that both these, I mean, Zeal and Prudence, must meet together, where any notable and greatly profitable good works can be expected.
Hence it is very manifest, that both these, I mean, Zeal and Prudence, must meet together, where any notable and greatly profitable good works can be expected.
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Howbeit, we should know, and well weigh these things (and also who they be that represent us as Carnal Gospellers, formal Guides, unedifying Teachers, Hirelings, &c. ) not that we might retaliate these injuries upon any of our Adversaries,
Howbeit, we should know, and well weigh these things (and also who they be that represent us as Carnal Evangelists, formal Guides, unedifying Teachers, Hirelings, etc.) not that we might retaliate these injuries upon any of our Adversaries,
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and, indeed, that according to St. Peter 's advice, they may be made ashamed, who falsly accuse our good Conversation in Christ, 1 Pet. 3.16. We should not aim to vye with great ones in outward Pomp, or secular Glory;
and, indeed, that according to Saint Peter is Advice, they may be made ashamed, who falsely accuse our good Conversation in christ, 1 Pet. 3.16. We should not aim to vie with great ones in outward Pomp, or secular Glory;
