The Protestant religion vindicated, from the charge of singularity & novelty in a sermon preached before the King at White-Hall, April the 2d 1680 / by John Tillotson ...
THese are the words of Joshua; who, after he had brought the People of Israel thorough many difficulties and hazards into the quiet possession of the promised land,
THese Are the words of joshua; who, After he had brought the People of Israel through many difficulties and hazards into the quiet possession of the promised land,
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like a good Prince and Father of his Country was very sollicitous, before his death, to lay the firmest foundation he could devise of the future happiness and prosperity of that People in whose present settlement he had, by the blessing of God, been so successful an instrument.
like a good Prince and Father of his Country was very solicitous, before his death, to lay the firmest Foundation he could devise of the future happiness and Prosperity of that People in whose present settlement he had, by the blessing of God, been so successful an Instrument.
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And because he knew no means so effectual to this end, as to confirm them in the Religion and Worship of the true God, who had by so remarkable and miraculous a Providence planted them in that good Land;
And Because he knew no means so effectual to this end, as to confirm them in the Religion and Worship of the true God, who had by so remarkable and miraculous a Providence planted them in that good Land;
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he summons the people together, and represents to them all those Considerations that might engage them and their posterity for ever, to continue in the true Religion.
he summons the people together, and represents to them all those Considerations that might engage them and their posterity for ever, to continue in the true Religion.
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And on the other hand, what fearful calamities he had threatned, and would certainly bring upon them, in case they should transgress his Covenant and go and serve other Gods. And after many Arguments to this purpose, he concludes with this earnest Exhortation at the 14th verse, Now therefore fear the Lord,
And on the other hand, what fearful calamities he had threatened, and would Certainly bring upon them, in case they should transgress his Covenant and go and serve other God's And After many Arguments to this purpose, he concludes with this earnest Exhortation At the 14th verse, Now Therefore Fear the Lord,
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and serve him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.
and serve him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the God's which your Father's served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve you the Lord.
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Not that he thought the thing indifferent, but because he was fully satisfied that the truth and goodness of the one above the other was so evident, that there was no danger that any prudent man should make a wrong choice, If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, chuse you this day whom you will serve;
Not that he Thought the thing indifferent, but Because he was Fully satisfied that the truth and Goodness of the one above the other was so evident, that there was no danger that any prudent man should make a wrong choice, If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom you will serve;
and is at liberty in his own mind and principles to do whatever he judgeth to be expedient for his interest, provided he can but do it without danger to himself? So that declared Atheism and Insidelity doth justly bring men under a jealousie and suspition with all mankind:
and is At liberty in his own mind and principles to do whatever he Judgeth to be expedient for his Interest, provided he can but do it without danger to himself? So that declared Atheism and Infidelity does justly bring men under a jealousy and suspicion with all mankind:
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And every wise man hath reason to be upon his guard against those from whom he hath no cause to expect more justice and truth and equity in their dealings than he can compel them to by the mere dint and force of Laws.
And every wise man hath reason to be upon his guard against those from whom he hath no cause to expect more Justice and truth and equity in their dealings than he can compel them to by the mere dint and force of Laws.
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and God so necessary to the welfare and happiness of mankind, as if the Being of God himself had been purposely designed and contrived for no other end but the benefit and advantage of men:
and God so necessary to the welfare and happiness of mankind, as if the Being of God himself had been purposely designed and contrived for no other end but the benefit and advantage of men:
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And yet among these, every Father and Master of a Family claims this Power over his Children and Servants, at the same time that they deny it to the Magistrate over his Subjects.
And yet among these, every Father and Master of a Family claims this Power over his Children and Servants, At the same time that they deny it to the Magistrate over his Subject's.
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And why then may not a Magistrate exercise the same power over his Subjects in matters of Religion, which every Master challengeth to himself in his own Family, that is, to establish the true worship of God in such manner and with such circumstances as he thinks best,
And why then may not a Magistrate exercise the same power over his Subject's in matters of Religion, which every Master Challengeth to himself in his own Family, that is, to establish the true worship of God in such manner and with such Circumstances as he thinks best,
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And to prevent all misunderstandings in this matter, I do not hereby ascribe any thing to the Magistrate that can possibly give him any pretence of right to reject Gods true Religion,
And to prevent all misunderstandings in this matter, I do not hereby ascribe any thing to the Magistrate that can possibly give him any pretence of right to reject God's true Religion,
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or to declare what he pleases to be so, and what Books he pleases to be Canonical and the Word of God; and consequently to make a false Religion so currant by the stamp of his Authority,
or to declare what he Pleases to be so, and what Books he Pleases to be Canonical and the Word of God; and consequently to make a false Religion so currant by the stamp of his authority,
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And to speak freely in this matter, I cannot think (till I be better inform'd, which I am always ready to be) that any pretence of Conscience warrants any man, that is not extraordinarily commission'd as the Apostles and first Publishers of the Gospel were,
And to speak freely in this matter, I cannot think (till I be better informed, which I am always ready to be) that any pretence of Conscience warrants any man, that is not extraordinarily commissioned as the Apostles and First Publishers of the Gospel were,
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and cannot justifie that Commission by Miracles as they did, to affront the establish'd Religion of a Nation (though it be false) and openly to draw men off from the profession of it in contempt of the Magistrate and the Law:
and cannot justify that Commission by Miracles as they did, to affront thee established Religion of a nation (though it be false) and openly to draw men off from the profession of it in contempt of the Magistrate and the Law:
All that persons of a different Religion can in such a case reasonably pretend to, is to enjoy the private liberty and exercise of their own Conscience and Religion;
All that Persons of a different Religion can in such a case reasonably pretend to, is to enjoy the private liberty and exercise of their own Conscience and Religion;
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for which they ought to be very thankful, and to forbear the open making of Proselytes to their own Religion, (though they be never so sure that they are in the right) till they have either an extraordinary Commission from God to that purpose,
for which they ought to be very thankful, and to forbear the open making of Proselytes to their own Religion, (though they be never so sure that they Are in the right) till they have either an extraordinary Commission from God to that purpose,
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And that they are guilty however of gross Hypocrisie who pretend a further obligation of Conscience in this matter, I shall give this plain Demonstration, which relies upon Concessions generally made on all hands, and by all Parties.
And that they Are guilty however of gross Hypocrisy who pretend a further obligation of Conscience in this matter, I shall give this plain Demonstration, which relies upon Concessions generally made on all hands, and by all Parties.
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No Protestant (that I know of) holds himself obliged to go and Preach up his Religion and make Converts in Spain or Italy: Nor do either the Protestant Ministers or Popish Priests think themselves bound in conscience to Preach the Gospel in Turky, to convert the Mahometans. And what is the Reason? because of the severity of the Inquisition in Popish Countreys, and of the Laws in Turky. But doth the danger then alter the obligation of Conscience? No certainly;
No Protestant (that I know of) holds himself obliged to go and Preach up his Religion and make Converts in Spain or Italy: Nor doe either the Protestant Ministers or Popish Priests think themselves bound in conscience to Preach the Gospel in Turky, to convert the Mahometans. And what is the Reason? Because of the severity of the Inquisition in Popish Countries', and of the Laws in Turky. But does the danger then altar the obligation of Conscience? No Certainly;
So that whatever is pretended, this is certain, that the Priests and Jesuits of the Church of Rome have in truth no more obligation of conscience to make Converts here in England than in Sueden or Turky; where it seems the evident danger of the attempt hath for these many years given them a perfect discharge from their duty in this particular. I shall joyn the Third and Fourth Observations together.
So that whatever is pretended, this is certain, that the Priests and Jesuits of the Church of Room have in truth no more obligation of conscience to make Converts Here in England than in Sueden or Turky; where it seems the evident danger of the attempt hath for these many Years given them a perfect discharge from their duty in this particular. I shall join the Third and Fourth Observations together.
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That though the true Religion may have several prejudices and objections against it, yet upon examination there will be found those real advantages on its side, that it may safely be referred to any considerate mans choice:
That though the true Religion may have several prejudices and objections against it, yet upon examination there will be found those real advantages on its side, that it may safely be referred to any considerate men choice:
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But when the matter is truly represented, the choice is not difficult, nor requires any long deliberation, Chuse you this day whom you will serve. Let but the Cause be fully and impartially heard,
But when the matter is truly represented, the choice is not difficult, nor requires any long deliberation, Choose you this day whom you will serve. Let but the Cause be Fully and impartially herd,
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which commonly spring from one of these two Causes, either the Prepossessions of a contrary Religion, or the contrariety of the true Religion to the vicious inclinations and practises of men, which usually lyes at the bottom of all prejudice against Religion.
which commonly spring from one of these two Causes, either the Prepossessions of a contrary Religion, or the contrariety of the true Religion to the vicious inclinations and practises of men, which usually lies At the bottom of all prejudice against Religion.
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which commonly pretends two advantages on its side, Antiquity and Universality; and is wont to object to the true Religion Novelty and Singularity. And both these are intimated both before and after the Text:
which commonly pretends two advantages on its side, Antiquity and Universality; and is wont to Object to the true Religion Novelty and Singularity. And both these Are intimated both before and After the Text:
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So that Joshua represents the Heathen Religion with all its strength and advantage, and do's not dissemble its confident pretence to Antiquity and Universality, whereby they would also insinuate the Novelty and Singularity of the worship of the God of Israel. And it is very well worthy our observation, that one or both of these have always been the Exceptions of false Religions (especially of Idolatry and Superstition ) against the true Religion.
So that joshua represents the Heathen Religion with all its strength and advantage, and do's not dissemble its confident pretence to Antiquity and Universality, whereby they would also insinuate the Novelty and Singularity of the worship of the God of Israel. And it is very well worthy our observation, that one or both of these have always been the Exceptions of false Religions (especially of Idolatry and Superstition) against the true Religion.
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and no doubt they were almost perpetually upon the Jews with that pert Question, Where was your Religion before Abraham? and telling them, that it was the Religion of a very small part and corner of the world, confined within a little Territory:
and no doubt they were almost perpetually upon the jews with that pert Question, Where was your Religion before Abraham? and telling them, that it was the Religion of a very small part and corner of the world, confined within a little Territory:
And therefore it was an intolerable arrogance and singularity in them, to condemn their Fathers and all the world, to be of a Religion different from all other Nations,
And Therefore it was an intolerable arrogance and singularity in them, to condemn their Father's and all the world, to be of a Religion different from all other nations,
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And when the Gospel appeared in the world, which the Apostle to the Hebrews (to prevent the scandal of that word) calls the time of Reformation; the Jews and Heathen still renewed the same Objections against Christianity.
And when the Gospel appeared in the world, which the Apostle to the Hebrews (to prevent the scandal of that word) calls the time of Reformation; the jews and Heathen still renewed the same Objections against Christianity.
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And when the Christian Religion was most miserably depraved and corrupted, in that dismal night of Ignorance which overspred these Western parts of the World about the Ninth and Tenth Centuries; and many pernicious Doctrines and superstitious Practices were introduced, to the woful defacing of the Christian Religion,
And when the Christian Religion was most miserably depraved and corrupted, in that dismal night of Ignorance which overspread these Western parts of the World about the Ninth and Tenth Centuries; and many pernicious Doctrines and superstitious Practices were introduced, to the woeful defacing of the Christian Religion,
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No sooner was a Reformation attempted, but the Church of Rome make the same outcry of Novelty and Singularity: And though we have substantially answered it a thousand times,
No sooner was a Reformation attempted, but the Church of Room make the same outcry of Novelty and Singularity: And though we have substantially answered it a thousand times,
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And I doubt not to make it appear, that as to the point of Universality (though that be no wise necessary to justify the truth of any Religion) ours is not inferior to theirs;
And I doubt not to make it appear, that as to the point of Universality (though that be no wise necessary to justify the truth of any Religion) ours is not inferior to theirs;
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1. As to the Point of Universality; which they of the Church of Rome, I know not for what reason, will needs make an inseparable property and mark of the true Church.
1. As to the Point of Universality; which they of the Church of Rome, I know not for what reason, will needs make an inseparable property and mark of the true Church.
This pestilent Northern Heresy (as of late they scornfully call it) entertained it seems only in this cold and cloudy Corner of the World, by a company of dull stupid People, that can neither penetrate into the Proofs nor the Possibility of Transubstantiation; whereas to the more refined Southern Wits all these difficult and obscure Points are as clear as their Sun at Noon-day.
This pestilent Northern Heresy (as of late they scornfully call it) entertained it seems only in this cold and cloudy Corner of the World, by a company of dull stupid People, that can neither penetrate into the Proofs nor the Possibility of Transubstantiation; whereas to the more refined Southern Wits all these difficult and Obscure Points Are as clear as their Sun At Noonday.
If Number be necessary to prove the truth and goodness of any Religion, ours upon enquiry will be found not so inconsiderable as our Adversaries would make it.
If Number be necessary to prove the truth and Goodness of any Religion, ours upon enquiry will be found not so inconsiderable as our Adversaries would make it.
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Those of the Reformed Religion, according to the most exact calculations that have been made by learned men, being esteemed not much unequal in number to those of the Romish persuasion.
Those of the Reformed Religion, according to the most exact calculations that have been made by learned men, being esteemed not much unequal in number to those of the Romish persuasion.
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and which agree with us, several of them in very considerable Doctrines and Practices in dispute between us and the Church of Rome, and all of them agree in disclaiming that fundamental point and main hinge of the Roman Religion (as Bellarmine calls it) I mean the Supremacy of the Bishop of Rome over all Christians and Churches in the World;
and which agree with us, several of them in very considerable Doctrines and Practices in dispute between us and the Church of Rome, and all of them agree in disclaiming that fundamental point and main hinge of the Roman Religion (as Bellarmine calls it) I mean the Supremacy of the Bishop of Room over all Christians and Churches in the World;
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when besides the two Tribes that worshipped at Jerusalem there were in the other ten but seven thousand that had not bowed their knee to Baal? What in our Saviour's time,
when beside the two Tribes that worshipped At Jerusalem there were in the other ten but seven thousand that had not bowed their knee to Baal? What in our Saviour's time,
when the whole Christian Church consisted of twelve Apostles, and seventy Disciples, and some few Followers beside? How would Bellarmine have despised this little Flock,
when the Whole Christian Church consisted of twelve Apostles, and seventy Disciples, and Some few Followers beside? How would Bellarmine have despised this little Flock,
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because it wanted one or two of his goodliest marks of the true Church, Universality and Splendor? And what think we of the Christian Church in the height of Arrianism and Pelagianism, when a great part of Christendom was over-run with these Errors,
Because it wanted one or two of his Goodliest marks of the true Church, Universality and Splendour? And what think we of the Christian Church in the height of Arianism and Pelagianism, when a great part of Christendom was overrun with these Errors,
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But what need I to urge these Instances? As if the Truth of a Religion were to be estimated and carried by the Major Vote; which as it can be an Argument to none but Fools,
But what need I to urge these Instances? As if the Truth of a Religion were to be estimated and carried by the Major Vote; which as it can be an Argument to none but Fools,
But the proper Question in this Case is, Which is the true Ancient Christian Faith, that of the Church of Rome, or Ours? And to make this matter plain it is to be considered, that a great part of the Roman Faith is the same with Ours; as,
But the proper Question in this Case is, Which is the true Ancient Christian Faith, that of the Church of Rome, or Ours? And to make this matter plain it is to be considered, that a great part of the Roman Faith is the same with Ours; as,
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The principal whereof are the twelve Articles of the Creed of Pope Pius the IV, concerning the Sacrifice of the Mass, Transubstantiation, the Communion in one kind only, Purgatory, &c. not one of which is to be found in any ancient Creed or Confession of Faith generally allowed in the Christian Church.
The principal whereof Are the twelve Articles of the Creed of Pope Pius the IV, Concerning the Sacrifice of the Mass, Transubstantiation, the Communion in one kind only, Purgatory, etc. not one of which is to be found in any ancient Creed or Confessi of Faith generally allowed in the Christian Church.
And as for the negative Articles of the Protestant Religion, in opposition to the Errors and Corruptions of the Romish Faith, these are by accident become a part of our Faith and Religion, occasioned by their Errors;
And as for the negative Articles of the Protestant Religion, in opposition to the Errors and Corruptions of the Romish Faith, these Are by accident become a part of our Faith and Religion, occasioned by their Errors;
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and greatly corrupted it both in the Doctrines and Practices of it: And these Additions and Corruptions are their Religion, as it is distinct from ours;
and greatly corrupted it both in the Doctrines and Practices of it: And these Additions and Corruptions Are their Religion, as it is distinct from ours;
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And now we are at a little better leisure to answer that captious Question of theirs, Where was your Religion before Luther? Where-ever Christianity was;
And now we Are At a little better leisure to answer that captious Question of theirs, Where was your Religion before Luther? Wherever Christianity was;
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but especially in these Western parts of Christendom overgrown for several Ages with manifold Errors and Corruptions, which the Reformation hath happily cut off, and cast away.
but especially in these Western parts of Christendom overgrown for several Ages with manifold Errors and Corruptions, which the Reformation hath happily Cut off, and cast away.
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and their Innovations in Practice are pared off, that which remains of their Religion is ours; and this they cannot deny to be every tittle of it the ancient Christianity.
and their Innovations in Practice Are pared off, that which remains of their Religion is ours; and this they cannot deny to be every tittle of it the ancient Christianity.
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if it had been put to them by the ancient Idolaters of the World, Where was your Religion before Abraham? but the very same in substance which we now give to the Church of Rome? That for many Ages the Worship of the one true God had bin corrupted,
if it had been put to them by the ancient Idolaters of the World, Where was your Religion before Abraham? but the very same in substance which we now give to the Church of Rome? That for many Ages the Worship of the one true God had been corrupted,
And if they of the Church of Rome would speak but their minds out in this matter, they are not so much displeased at the Reformation which we have made because it is new, as because it is a Reformation. It was the humour of Babylon of old (as the Propbet tells us) that she would not be healed; and this is still the temper of the Church of Rome, they hate to be reformed, and rather than acknowledge themselves to have been once in an Error, they will continue in it for ever.
And if they of the Church of Room would speak but their minds out in this matter, they Are not so much displeased At the Reformation which we have made Because it is new, as Because it is a Reformation. It was the humour of Babylon of old (as the Prophet tells us) that she would not be healed; and this is still the temper of the Church of Rome, they hate to be reformed, and rather than acknowledge themselves to have been once in an Error, they will continue in it for ever.
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And this is that which in truth lies at the bottom of all Objections against Religion, Men love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil.
And this is that which in truth lies At the bottom of all Objections against Religion, Men love darkness rather than Light, Because their Deeds Are evil.
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And they themselves acknowledg themselves to be greatly under the suspicion of it, by saying (as Cardinal Perron and others do) that the Primitive Christians for some Ages did neither worship Images,
And they themselves acknowledge themselves to be greatly under the suspicion of it, by saying (as Cardinal Perron and Others do) that the Primitive Christians for Some Ages did neither worship Images,
And which is yet more, divers of their most learned men do confess, that if Transubstantiation be not true, they are as gross Idolaters as any in the World.
And which is yet more, diverse of their most learned men do confess, that if Transubstantiation be not true, they Are as gross Idolaters as any in the World.
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And I hope they do not expect it from us, that in complement to them, and to acquit them from the charge of Idolatry, we should presently deny our senses, and believe Transubstantiation;
And I hope they do not expect it from us, that in compliment to them, and to acquit them from the charge of Idolatry, we should presently deny our Senses, and believe Transubstantiation;
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and profess to believe all the Articles of the Christian Faith, that notwithstanding their Corruptions they may still retain the true Essence of a Church:
and profess to believe all the Articles of the Christian Faith, that notwithstanding their Corruptions they may still retain the true Essence of a Church:
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Therefore to push the matter home, Are they sure that this is a firm and good consequence, That if they be Idolaters, they cannot be a true Church? Then let them look to it.
Therefore to push the matter home, are they sure that this is a firm and good consequence, That if they be Idolaters, they cannot be a true Church? Then let them look to it.
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And if they will not understand it of themselves, it is fit they should be told that there is a great difference between Concessions of Charity and of Necessity,
And if they will not understand it of themselves, it is fit they should be told that there is a great difference between Concessions of Charity and of Necessity,
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But the Question is not now about the choice, but the change of our Religion, after we have been so long settled in the quiet possession and enjoyment of it.
But the Question is not now about the choice, but the change of our Religion, After we have been so long settled in the quiet possession and enjoyment of it.
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And I think we may without immodesty say, That upon the plain square of Scripture and Reason, of the Tradition and Practice of the first and best Ages of the Christian Church, we have fully justified Our Religion,
And I think we may without immodesty say, That upon the plain square of Scripture and Reason, of the Tradition and Practice of the First and best Ages of the Christian Church, we have Fully justified Our Religion,
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I do not mean in comparison of our Adversaries (for that, as bad as we are, I hope we are yet able to do) but in comparison of the Rules of our holy Religion, from which we are infinitely swerv'd;
I do not mean in comparison of our Adversaries (for that, as bad as we Are, I hope we Are yet able to do) but in comparison of the Rules of our holy Religion, from which we Are infinitely swerved;
