The indispensable necessity of the knowledge of the Holy Scripture in order to man's eternal salvation and ignorance therein, the mother of idolatry and superstition asserted in a sermon / preached by John Tillotson ...
therefore it is our blessed Saviour does so often put the Scribes and Pha•isees together. And these were the Men of Chief Au•hority in the Jewish Church;
Therefore it is our blessed Saviour does so often put the Scribes and Pha•isees together. And these were the Men of Chief Au•hority in the Jewish Church;
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•nd all that opposed and contradicted them, they brand•d with the Odious Name of Hereticks. Against these •ur Saviour denounceth this Woe here in the Text, Woe •nto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, for ye shut up ••e Kingdom of Heaven against Men, &c. All the Difficulty in the Words is, what is here •eant by shutting up the Kingdom of Heaven against Men: •.
•nd all that opposed and contradicted them, they brand•d with the Odious Name of Heretics. Against these •ur Saviour Denounceth this Woe Here in the Text, Woe •nto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, for you shut up ••e Kingdom of Heaven against Men, etc. All the Difficulty in the Words is, what is Here •eant by shutting up the Kingdom of Heaven against Men: •.
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For to whomsoever they gave Authority to interpret the Law and the Prophets, they were solemnly admitted into that Office by delivering to them a Key and a Table-book. So that by the key of knowledge is here meant the Interpretation and understanding of the Scriptures;
For to whomsoever they gave authority to interpret the Law and the prophets, they were solemnly admitted into that Office by delivering to them a Key and a Table-book. So that by the key of knowledge is Here meant the Interpretation and understanding of the Scriptures;
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By all which it appears that the Plain meaning of our Saviour in these Metaphorical Expressions is, that the Scribes and Teachers of the Law, under a Pretence of Interpreting the Scriptures, had perverted them and kept the true Knowledge of them from the People:
By all which it appears that the Plain meaning of our Saviour in these Metaphorical Expressions is, that the Scribes and Teachers of the Law, under a Pretence of Interpreting the Scriptures, had perverted them and kept the true Knowledge of them from the People:
And they not only rejected the Truth themselves but by keeping Men in Ignorance of the true meanin• of the Scriptures, they hindered Many from embracin• our Saviour 's Doctrine,
And they not only rejected the Truth themselves but by keeping Men in Ignorance of the true meanin• of the Scriptures, they hindered Many from embracin• our Saviour is Doctrine,
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Religion begins in the Understanding, and from thence descends upon the heart and life, If ye know these things, (says our Saviour) happy are ye if ye do them.
Religion begins in the Understanding, and from thence descends upon the heart and life, If you know these things, (Says our Saviour) happy Are you if you do them.
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And to shew that we do not wrong them in this matter, Mr. Rushworth in his Dialogues (a Book in great vogue among the Papists here in England ) does expresly reckon up Ignorance among the Parents of Religion. And can any thing be said more absurdly and more to the Disparagement of Religion,
And to show that we do not wrong them in this matter, Mr. Rushworth in his Dialogues (a Book in great vogue among the Papists Here in England) does expressly reckon up Ignorance among the Parents of Religion. And can any thing be said more absurdly and more to the Disparagement of Religion,
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And as Knowledge in general is necessary to Religion, so more particularly, the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures is necessary to our Eternal Salvation.
And as Knowledge in general is necessary to Religion, so more particularly, the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures is necessary to our Eternal Salvation.
wherein the Nature of God and his Will concerning our Duty, and the Terms and Conditions of our Eternal Happiness in another World, are fully and plainly declared to us.
wherein the Nature of God and his Will Concerning our Duty, and the Terms and Conditions of our Eternal Happiness in Another World, Are Fully and plainly declared to us.
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and what he must do that h• may be saved? This is the Testimony which the Scripture gives of it self, that it is able to make Men wis• unto Salvation ;
and what he must do that h• may be saved? This is the Testimony which the Scripture gives of it self, that it is able to make Men wis• unto Salvation;
and is it not very fit that every Man should have this Wisdom, and in order thereunto the free use of that Book from whence this Wisdom is to be learned?
and is it not very fit that every Man should have this Wisdom, and in order thereunto the free use of that Book from whence this Wisdom is to be learned?
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and take away from them so excellent and necessary a means of Divine Knowledge, as the Holy Scriptures are ▪ This our Saviour calls taking away the Key of Knowledge,
and take away from them so excellent and necessary a means of Divine Knowledge, as the Holy Scriptures Are ▪ This our Saviour calls taking away the Key of Knowledge,
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For this he denounceth a terrible woe against the Teachers of the Jewish Church ▪ though they did not proceed so far as to deprive Me• of the use of the Holy Scriptures, but only of the righ• Knowledge and Understanding of them.
For this he Denounceth a terrible woe against the Teachers of the Jewish Church ▪ though they did not proceed so Far as to deprive Me• of the use of the Holy Scriptures, but only of the righ• Knowledge and Understanding of them.
And can there be a greater Sacriledge, than to rob Men of the Word of God, the best means in the World of acquainting them with the Will of God and their Duty,
And can there be a greater Sacrilege, than to rob Men of the Word of God, the best means in the World of acquainting them with the Will of God and their Duty,
and the way to Eternal Happiness? To keep the People in Ignorance of that which is necessary to save them, is to judge them unworthy of Eternal Life, and to declare it does not belong to them,
and the Way to Eternal Happiness? To keep the People in Ignorance of that which is necessary to save them, is to judge them unworthy of Eternal Life, and to declare it does not belong to them,
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To lock up the Scriptures and the Service of God from the People in an Unknown Tongue, what is this but in effect to forbid Men to know God, and to serve him;
To lock up the Scriptures and the Service of God from the People in an Unknown Tongue, what is this but in Effect to forbid Men to know God, and to serve him;
if this be not, to shut the Kingdom of Heaven against Men? This is so outragious a Cruelty to the Souls of Men, that it is not to be excused upon any Pretence whatsoever:
if this be not, to shut the Kingdom of Heaven against Men? This is so outrageous a Cruelty to the Souls of Men, that it is not to be excused upon any Pretence whatsoever:
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This is to take the surest and most effectual way in the World to destroy those for whom Christ dyed, and directly to thwart the Great Design of God our Saviour, Who would have all Men to be Saved,
This is to take the Surest and most effectual Way in the World to destroy those for whom christ died, and directly to thwart the Great Design of God our Saviour, Who would have all Men to be Saved,
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and not rather that it should be set up to the greatest advantage for the Enlightning of the World? St. Paul tells us, Rom. 15.4. That whatsoever things were written; were Written for our Learning, that we through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. And 2 Tim. 3.16. That all Scripture is given by the Inspiration of God;
and not rather that it should be Set up to the greatest advantage for the Enlightening of the World? Saint Paul tells us, Rom. 15.4. That whatsoever things were written; were Written for our Learning, that we through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. And 2 Tim. 3.16. That all Scripture is given by the Inspiration of God;
And if the Scriptures were Written for these Ends, can any Man have the face to pretend that they do not concern the People, as well as their Teachers.
And if the Scriptures were Written for these Ends, can any Man have the face to pretend that they do not concern the People, as well as their Teachers.
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Nay St. Paul expresly tells the Church of Rome, that they were Written for their Learning, however it happens, that they are not now permitted to make use of them.
Nay Saint Paul expressly tells the Church of Rome, that they were Written for their Learning, however it happens, that they Are not now permitted to make use of them.
Are the Scriptures so useful and profitable for Doctrine, for Reproof, for Instruction in Righteousness? And why may they not be used by the People for those Ends for which they were given? 'Tis true indeed they are fit for the mos• Knowing and Learned,
are the Scriptures so useful and profitable for Doctrine, for Reproof, for Instruction in Righteousness? And why may they not be used by the People for those Ends for which they were given? It's true indeed they Are fit for the mos• Knowing and Learned,
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and sufficient to make the Ma• of God Perfect, and throughly furnished to every good Wor• (as the Apostle there tells us.) But does this exclud• their being profitable also to the People;
and sufficient to make the Ma• of God Perfect, and thoroughly furnished to every good Wor• (as the Apostle there tells us.) But does this exclud• their being profitable also to the People;
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The Ancient Fathers of the Church were of another mind, St. Chrysostome tells us that, Whatever things are necessary, are manifest in the Scriptures.
The Ancient Father's of the Church were of Another mind, Saint Chrysostom tells us that, Whatever things Are necessary, Are manifest in the Scriptures.
And St. Austin, that all things ar• plain in the Scripture, which concerns Faith and a good Life and that th•se things which are necessary to the Salvation 〈 ◊ 〉 Men, are not so hard to become at,
And Saint Austin, that all things ar• plain in the Scripture, which concerns Faith and a good Life and that th•se things which Are necessary to the Salvation 〈 ◊ 〉 Men, Are not so hard to become At,
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but that as to those thing• which the Scripture plainly contains, it speaks without disguise like a familiar friend to the hearts of the Learned an• Vnlearned.
but that as to those thing• which the Scripture plainly contains, it speaks without disguise like a familiar friend to the hearts of the Learned an• Unlearned.
And upon these and such like considerations, the Fathers did every where in their Orations an• Homilies charge and exhort the People to be conversant in the Holy Scriptures, to read them dayly an• diligently, and attentively.
And upon these and such like considerations, the Father's did every where in their Orations an• Homilies charge and exhort the People to be conversant in the Holy Scriptures, to read them daily an• diligently, and attentively.
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And I challenge our A••versaries, to shew me where any of the ancient Father• do discourage the People from reading the Scripture• much less forbid them so to do.
And I challenge our A••versaries, to show me where any of the ancient Father• do discourage the People from reading the Scripture• much less forbid them so to do.
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So many as perish for want of Knowledge, and Eternally miscarry by being deprived of the necessary means of Salvation, their Destruction shall be charged upon those who have taken away the Key of Knowledge,
So many as perish for want of Knowledge, and Eternally miscarry by being deprived of the necessary means of Salvation, their Destruction shall be charged upon those who have taken away the Key of Knowledge,
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For who can judge otherwise, but that they who deprive Men of the necessary means to any End, do purposely design to hinder them of attaining that End. And whatever may be pretended in this Case;
For who can judge otherwise, but that they who deprive Men of the necessary means to any End, do purposely Design to hinder them of attaining that End. And whatever may be pretended in this Case;
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For the Woe denounced by our Saviour here in the Text against the Scribes and Pharisees, falls every whit as heavy upon the Pastours and Teachers of the Roman Church.
For the Woe denounced by our Saviour Here in the Text against the Scribes and Pharisees, falls every whit as heavy upon the Pastors and Teachers of the Roman Church.
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so the Governours of that Church still kept up the Scriptures and the Service of God in the Latin Tongue, which at last was wholly unknown to the Common People.
so the Governors of that Church still kept up the Scriptures and the Service of God in the Latin Tongue, which At last was wholly unknown to the Common People.
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And about the Ninth and Tenth Centuries, when by the general Consent of all their own Historians, gross Darkness and Ignorance covered this part of the World, the Pope and the Priests took away the Key of Knowledge, and did (as I may so say) put it under the Door for several Ages;
And about the Ninth and Tenth Centuries, when by the general Consent of all their own Historians, gross Darkness and Ignorance covered this part of the World, the Pope and the Priests took away the Key of Knowledge, and did (as I may so say) put it under the Door for several Ages;
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than this Uncharitable and Cruel usage of the People in the Church of Rome. And I cannot tell which to wonder at most, the Insolence of their Governours in imposing upon Men this sensless way of serving God,
than this Uncharitable and Cruel usage of the People in the Church of Room. And I cannot tell which to wonder At most, the Insolence of their Governors in imposing upon Men this senseless Way of serving God,
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As for the practice of the Ancient Church, let Origen bear Witness, The Grecians (saith he) in their Prayers use the Greek, and the Romans the Latin Tongue; and so every one according to his Language prayeth unto God,
As for the practice of the Ancient Church, let Origen bear Witness, The Greeks (Says he) in their Prayers use the Greek, and the Romans the Latin Tongue; and so every one according to his Language Prayeth unto God,
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and being reproved for saying so, he said, he Learned it from St. Paul. And Bellarmine himself confesseth that the Armenians, Aegyptians, Aethiopians, Russians, and others do use their own Language in their Liturgies at this day.
and being reproved for saying so, he said, he Learned it from Saint Paul. And Bellarmine himself Confesses that the Armenians, egyptians, Ethiopians, Russians, and Others do use their own Language in their Liturgies At this day.
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And why then should not Men understand their P•ayers as well as any thing else they do in Religion? Is it good that People should understand their private Prayers? that (we thank them) they allow,
And why then should not Men understand their P•ayers as well as any thing Else they do in Religion? Is it good that People should understand their private Prayers? that (we thank them) they allow,
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and why not the publick as well? Is there less of Religion in publick Prayers? Is God less honoured by them? Or are we not as capable of being Edified and of having our hearts and affections moved and incited by them? Where then lies the Difference? The more I consider it, the more I am at a loss what tolerable reason any Man can give why People should not understand their publick Devotions as well as their private.
and why not the public as well? Is there less of Religion in public Prayers? Is God less honoured by them? Or Are we not as capable of being Edified and of having our hearts and affections moved and incited by them? Where then lies the Difference? The more I Consider it, the more I am At a loss what tolerable reason any Man can give why People should not understand their public Devotions as well as their private.
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If Men cannot heartily and devoutly pray alone, without understanding what they ask of God, no more (say I) can they heartily and devoutly join in the publick Prayers which are made by the Priest wi•hout understanding what they are.
If Men cannot heartily and devoutly pray alone, without understanding what they ask of God, no more (say I) can they heartily and devoutly join in the public Prayers which Are made by the Priest wi•hout understanding what they Are.
and whether it be fit that the Church should order things contrary to Edification? For it is plain that the Service of God in an unknown Tongue, is useless and unprofitable to the People:
and whither it be fit that the Church should order things contrary to Edification? For it is plain that the Service of God in an unknown Tongue, is useless and unprofitable to the People:
For how can they be said to be publick Prayers if the People do not join in them? and how can they join in that they do not understand? and to what purpose are Lessons of Scripture read,
For how can they be said to be public Prayers if the People do not join in them? and how can they join in that they do not understand? and to what purpose Are Lessons of Scripture read,
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if People are to learn nothing by them? and how should they learn when they do not understand? This is as if one should pretend to teach a Man Greek by reading him Lectures every day out of an Arabick and Persian Book, of which he understands not one syllable.
if People Are to Learn nothing by them? and how should they Learn when they do not understand? This is as if one should pretend to teach a Man Greek by reading him Lectures every day out of an Arabic and Persian Book, of which he understands not one syllable.
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In the mean time, I do not see what considerable Objections can be made against the reading of the Scriptures, which would not have held as well against the writing and publishing them in a Language understood by the People;
In the mean time, I do not see what considerable Objections can be made against the reading of the Scriptures, which would not have held as well against the writing and publishing them in a Language understood by the People;
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and the Gospel both by Jews and Greeks. Were there no difficulties and obscurities then in the Scriptures, capable of being wrested by the Unstable and unlearned? Were not People then liable to Errour,
and the Gospel both by jews and Greeks. Were there no difficulties and Obscurities then in the Scriptures, capable of being wrested by the Unstable and unlearned? Were not People then liable to Error,
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and was there no danger of Heresy in those Times? And yet these are their great Objections against putting the Scriptures into the hands of the People;
and was there no danger of Heresy in those Times? And yet these Are their great Objections against putting the Scriptures into the hands of the People;
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which is just like their arguing against giuing the Cup to the Laity from the inconveniency of their Beards, least some of the Consecrated Wine should be spilt upon them:
which is just like their arguing against giving the Cup to the Laity from the inconveniency of their Beards, least Some of the Consecrated Wine should be spilled upon them:
where, among other things, they give this as their last advice, and as the greatest and weightiest of all, That by all means, as little of the Gospel as might be, especially in the vulgar Tongue, should be read to the People,
where, among other things, they give this as their last Advice, and as the greatest and Weightiest of all, That by all means, as little of the Gospel as might be, especially in the Vulgar Tongue, should be read to the People,
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Can we blame them for being against the Scriptures, when the Scriptures are acknowledged to be so clearly against them? But surely no body that considereth these things, would be of that Church, which is brought by the undeniable evidence of the things themselves to this shameful Confession, that several of their Doctrines and Practices are very contrary to the Word of God.
Can we blame them for being against the Scriptures, when the Scriptures Are acknowledged to be so clearly against them? But surely no body that Considereth these things, would be of that Church, which is brought by the undeniable evidence of the things themselves to this shameful Confessi, that several of their Doctrines and Practices Are very contrary to the Word of God.
I shall in the second place consider what is pretended for them: And indeed, what can be pretended in justification of so contumelious an affront to Mankind,
I shall in the second place Consider what is pretended for them: And indeed, what can be pretended in justification of so contumelious an affront to Mankind,
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Was it the Practice of the Antient Church to lay this restraint upon Men, or to celebrate the Service of God in an unknown Tongue? Our Adversaries themselves have not the face to pretend this.
Was it the Practice of the Ancient Church to lay this restraint upon Men, or to celebrate the Service of God in an unknown Tongue? Our Adversaries themselves have not the face to pretend this.
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But is this all that is intended in the Service of God? does not St. Paul expresly require more? That the Vnderstanding of the People should be Edified by the particular Service that is performed:
But is this all that is intended in the Service of God? does not Saint Paul expressly require more? That the Understanding of the People should be Edified by the particular Service that is performed:
Or indeed, how can men pray to God without understanding what they ask of him? Is not Prayer a part of the Christian Worship? and is any Service reasonable that is not directed by our Understandings,
Or indeed, how can men pray to God without understanding what they ask of him? Is not Prayer a part of the Christian Worship? and is any Service reasonable that is not directed by our Understandings,
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But then what say they to the Lessons and Exhortations of Scripture, which are likewise read to the People in an unknown Tongue? Are these directed to God,
But then what say they to the Lessons and Exhortations of Scripture, which Are likewise read to the People in an unknown Tongue? are these directed to God,
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and read either to that purpose, or to none? And is it possible to instruct Men by what they do not understand? This is a new and wonderful way of Teaching, by concealing from the People the things which they should learn.
and read either to that purpose, or to none? And is it possible to instruct Men by what they do not understand? This is a new and wondered Way of Teaching, by concealing from the People the things which they should Learn.
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Ignorance knows no difference of things, it is only Knowledge that can distinguish. Thirdly, They say that some do, at least in some measure, understand the particular Prayers.
Ignorance knows no difference of things, it is only Knowledge that can distinguish. Thirdly, They say that Some do, At least in Some measure, understand the particular Prayers.
because this will look like an Argument that they are the Catholick or Vniversal Church, when the Language which was originally theirs, shall be the universal Language in which all Nations shall serve God;
Because this will look like an Argument that they Are the Catholic or Universal Church, when the Language which was originally theirs, shall be the universal Language in which all nations shall serve God;
And this is a very great Convenience, because Knowledge is a troublesome thing, and Ignorance very quier and peaceable, rendring Men fit to be governed, and unfit to dispute.
And this is a very great Convenience, Because Knowledge is a troublesome thing, and Ignorance very quire and peaceable, rendering Men fit to be governed, and unfit to dispute.
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but this not without great trouble and difficulty, there must be a License for it under the hand of the Bishop or Inquisitor, by the advice of the Priest and Confessor concerning the fitness of the Person that desires this Priviledge.
but this not without great trouble and difficulty, there must be a License for it under the hand of the Bishop or Inquisitor, by the Advice of the Priest and Confessor Concerning the fitness of the Person that Desires this Privilege.
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Their Sermons are commonly made up of feigned Stories and Miracles of Saints, and exhortations to the Worship of them (and especially of the Blessed Virgin ) and of their Images and Relicks.
Their Sermons Are commonly made up of feigned Stories and Miracles of Saints, and exhortations to the Worship of them (and especially of the Blessed Virgae) and of their Images and Relics.
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I am sure Erasmus says, that in his time, in several Countries, the People did scarce once in half a Year hear a profitable Sermon to exhort them to true Piety.
I am sure Erasmus Says, that in his time, in several Countries, the People did scarce once in half a Year hear a profitable Sermon to exhort them to true Piety.
and that the promiscuous use of them hath been the great occasion of Heresies. It cannot be denied to be the condition of the very best things in the World, that they are liable to be abused;
and that the promiscuous use of them hath been the great occasion of Heresies. It cannot be denied to be the condition of the very best things in the World, that they Are liable to be abused;
But must all those be therefore taken away? This very Inconvenience of Peoples wresting the Scriptures to their own Ruine, St. Peter takes notice of in his days:
But must all those be Therefore taken away? This very Inconvenience of Peoples wresting the Scriptures to their own Ruin, Saint Peter Takes notice of in his days:
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Suppose the reading of the Scriptures hath been the occasion of Heresies, were there ever more than in the first Ages of Christianity ? And yet neither the Apostles nor their Successors ever prescribed this Remedy.
Suppose the reading of the Scriptures hath been the occasion of Heresies, were there ever more than in the First Ages of Christianity? And yet neither the Apostles nor their Successors ever prescribed this Remedy.
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But are they in earnest? Must not Men know the Truth for fear of falling into Errour? Because Men may possibly miss their way at Noon-day, must they never travel but in the Night when they are sure to lose it.
But Are they in earnest? Must not Men know the Truth for Fear of falling into Error? Because Men may possibly miss their Way At Noonday, must they never travel but in the Night when they Are sure to loose it.
But if what they say were true, is not this to lay the blame of all the ancient Heresies uyon the ill management of things by our Saviour and his Apostles, and the Holy Fathers of the Church for so many Ages,
But if what they say were true, is not this to lay the blame of all the ancient Heresies uyon the ill management of things by our Saviour and his Apostles, and the Holy Father's of the Church for so many Ages,
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That though these things were otherwise in the Apostles times, and in the Ancient Church, yet the Church hath power to alter them according to the Exigence and Circumstances of times.
That though these things were otherwise in the Apostles times, and in the Ancient Church, yet the Church hath power to altar them according to the Exigence and circumstances of times.
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than the Apostles had in theirs. Now St. Paul tels us, 2 Cor. 10.8. that the Authority which the Apostles had given them from the Lord, was only for Edification, but not for Destruction:
than the Apostles had in theirs. Now Saint Paul tells us, 2 Cor. 10.8. that the authority which the Apostles had given them from the Lord, was only for Edification, but not for Destruction:
And the same St. Paul makes it the business of a whole Chapter to shew that the performing the Publick service of God and particularly praying in an unknown Tongue, are contrary to Edification;
And the same Saint Paul makes it the business of a Whole Chapter to show that the performing the Public service of God and particularly praying in an unknown Tongue, Are contrary to Edification;
from which premises the Conclusion is plain, that the Apostles themselves had no Authority to appoint the Service of God to be performed in an unknown Tongue;
from which premises the Conclusion is plain, that the Apostles themselves had no authority to appoint the Service of God to be performed in an unknown Tongue;
But I leave it to the Judgement of Mankind, whether any thing be more unreasonable than to tell Men in effect, that it is fit they should understand as little of Religion as is poshble;
But I leave it to the Judgement of Mankind, whither any thing be more unreasonable than to tell Men in Effect, that it is fit they should understand as little of Religion as is poshble;
nor prudent Dispensers of the Scriptures, but like fond and foolish Fathers put a Knife and a Sword into the hands of their Children, with which they might have easily fore-seen what mischief they would do to themselves and others.
nor prudent Dispensers of the Scriptures, but like found and foolish Father's put a Knife and a Sword into the hands of their Children, with which they might have Easily foreseen what mischief they would do to themselves and Others.
And who would not chuse to be of such a Church which is provided of such excellent and effectual means of Ignorance, such wise and infallible Methods for the prevention of Knowledge in the People,
And who would not choose to be of such a Church which is provided of such excellent and effectual means of Ignorance, such wise and infallible Methods for the prevention of Knowledge in the People,
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I have chosen to insist upon this Argument, because it is so very plain, that the most ordinary Capacity may judge of this usage and dealing with the Souls of Men:
I have chosen to insist upon this Argument, Because it is so very plain, that the most ordinary Capacity may judge of this usage and dealing with the Souls of Men:
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It requires no subtilty of Wit, no skill in Antiquity, to understand these Controversies between us and the Church of Rome. For there are no Fathers to be pretended on both sides in these Questions:
It requires no subtlety of Wit, no skill in Antiquity, to understand these Controversies between us and the Church of Room. For there Are no Father's to be pretended on both sides in these Questions:
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And we refer it to the common Sense of Manking, which Church, that of Rome, or Ours, hath all the Right or Reason in the World on her side in these Debates? And, who they are that tyrannize over Christians, the Governours of their Church or ours ;
And we refer it to the Common Sense of Mankind, which Church, that of Room, or Ours, hath all the Right or Reason in the World on her side in these Debates? And, who they Are that tyrannise over Christians, the Governors of their Church or ours;
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or they who shun the Light, and decline all manner of Trial and Examination? And who are most likely to carry on a Worldly Design, they who drive a Trade of such mighty gain,
or they who shun the Light, and decline all manner of Trial and Examination? And who Are most likely to carry on a Worldly Design, they who drive a Trade of such mighty gain,
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or we whom Malice it self cannot charge with serving any Worldly Design by any allowed Doctrine or Practice of our Religion? For we make no Money of the mistakes of the People,
or we whom Malice it self cannot charge with serving any Worldly Design by any allowed Doctrine or Practice of our Religion? For we make no Money of the mistakes of the People,
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nor do we fill their heads with vain fears of New Places of Torment to make them willing to empty their Purses in a vainer hope of being delivered out of them.
nor do we fill their Heads with vain fears of New Places of Torment to make them willing to empty their Purses in a vainer hope of being Delivered out of them.
We do not like them pretend a mighty banck of Treasure and Merits in the Church, which they sell to the People for ready money, giving them Bills of Exchange from the Pope to Purgatory ;
We do not like them pretend a mighty bank of Treasure and Merits in the Church, which they fell to the People for ready money, giving them Bills of Exchange from the Pope to Purgatory;
For our parts we have no fear that our People should understand Religion too well: We could wish, with Moses, that all the Lord's People were Prophets :
For our parts we have no Fear that our People should understand Religion too well: We could wish, with Moses, that all the Lord's People were prophets:
We should be heartily glad the People would read the Holy Scriptures more diligently, being sufficiently assured that it is their own fault if they learn any thing but what is good from thence:
We should be heartily glad the People would read the Holy Scriptures more diligently, being sufficiently assured that it is their own fault if they Learn any thing but what is good from thence:
And now let any Impartial Man judge whether this be not a better Argument of a good Cause, to leave Men at liberty to try the Grounds of their Religion,
And now let any Impartial Man judge whither this be not a better Argument of a good Cause, to leave Men At liberty to try the Grounds of their Religion,
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and, as much as is possible, to keep the common People in Ignorance, not only of what their late Adversaries, the Protestants, but their chief and ancient Adversary, the Scriptures have to say against them.
and, as much as is possible, to keep the Common People in Ignorance, not only of what their late Adversaries, the Protestants, but their chief and ancient Adversary, the Scriptures have to say against them.
So he that trusts the care of his Soul with other Men, and at the same time by irrecoverable Deed settles his Understanding upon them, lays too great a Temptation before them to seduce and damn him for their own ends.
So he that trusts the care of his Soul with other Men, and At the same time by irrecoverable Deed settles his Understanding upon them, lays too great a Temptation before them to seduce and damn him for their own ends.
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What cause have we to bless God who are so happily rescued from that more than Aegyptian Darkness and Bondage, wherein this Nation was detained for several Ages;
What cause have we to bless God who Are so happily rescued from that more than Egyptian Darkness and Bondage, wherein this nation was detained for several Ages;
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that Men should be Religious without competent Understanding, and work out their own Salvation while they denied them the means of all others the most necessary to it.
that Men should be Religious without competent Understanding, and work out their own Salvation while they denied them the means of all Others the most necessary to it.
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Who are so uncharitable as to allow us no Salvation out of their Church, and yet so unreasonable as to deny us the very best means of Salvation when we are in it?
Who Are so uncharitable as to allow us no Salvation out of their Church, and yet so unreasonable as to deny us the very best means of Salvation when we Are in it?
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or at least Extenuate the Guilt of that heavy Charge, which falls every whit as justly upon them as ever it did upon the Scribes and Pharisees, of taking away the key of Knowledge,
or At least Extenuate the Gilded of that heavy Charge, which falls every whit as justly upon them as ever it did upon the Scribes and Pharisees, of taking away the key of Knowledge,
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