In these Words the Apostle speaks of a sort of persons, who held indeed the Foundation of Christianity, but built upon it such Doctrines or Practices as would not bear the trial ;
In these Words the Apostle speaks of a sort of Persons, who held indeed the Foundation of Christianity, but built upon it such Doctrines or Practices as would not bear the trial;
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which he expresseth to us by Wood, Hay, and Stubble, which are not proof against the Fire. Such a person, the Apostle tells us, hath brought himself into a very dangerous state,
which he Expresses to us by Wood, Hay, and Stubble, which Are not proof against the Fire. Such a person, the Apostle tells us, hath brought himself into a very dangerous state,
That by Fire here, is not meant the Fire of Purgatory, as some pretend (who would be glad of any shadow of a Text of Scripture to countenance their own dreams) I shall neither trouble you nor my self to manifest.
That by Fire Here, is not meant the Fire of Purgatory, as Some pretend (who would be glad of any shadow of a Text of Scripture to countenance their own dreams) I shall neither trouble you nor my self to manifest.
He shall be saved, yet so as by Fire, NONLATINALPHABET, out of the Fire. Just as NONLATINALPHABET is used 1 Pet. 3.20. where the Apostle speaking of the eight persons of Noah 's Family, who escap'd the Flood, NONLATINALPHABET, they escaped out of the Water. So here this phrase is to be rendred in the Text, He himself shall escape, yet so as out of Fire.
He shall be saved, yet so as by Fire,, out of the Fire. Just as is used 1 Pet. 3.20. where the Apostle speaking of the eight Persons of Noah is Family, who escaped the Flood,, they escaped out of the Water. So Here this phrase is to be rendered in the Text, He himself shall escape, yet so as out of Fire.
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And Jude 23. Others save with fear, plucking them out of the fire. All which expressions signifie the greatness of the danger, and the difficulty of escaping it.
And U^de 23. Others save with Fear, plucking them out of the fire. All which expressions signify the greatness of the danger, and the difficulty of escaping it.
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And thus St. Chrysostom interprets this very place, He shall escape as one that escapes out of the fire, that is, (saith he) as one who when his house at midnight is set on fire, wakes and leaps out of his Bed,
And thus Saint Chrysostom interprets this very place, He shall escape as one that escapes out of the fire, that is, (Says he) as one who when his house At midnight is Set on fire, wakes and leaps out of his Bed,
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What those things were, which some among the Corinthians built upon the foundation of Christianity, whereby they endangered their Salvation, we may probably conjecture, by what the Apostle reproves in this Epistle,
What those things were, which Some among the Corinthians built upon the Foundation of Christianity, whereby they endangered their Salvation, we may probably conjecture, by what the Apostle reproves in this Epistle,
as the tolerating of Incestuous Marriages, communicating in Idol Feasts, &c. And especially by the Doctrine of the false Apostles, who at that time did so much disturb the peace of most Christian Churches,
as the tolerating of Incestuous Marriages, communicating in Idol Feasts, etc. And especially by the Doctrine of the false Apostles, who At that time did so much disturb the peace of most Christian Churches,
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And what their Doctrine was, we have an account, Acts 15. viz. that they impose upon the Gentile Christians Circumcision, and the Observation of the Jewish Law, teaching, that unless they were Circumcised, and kept the Law of Moses, they could not be saved.
And what their Doctrine was, we have an account, Acts 15. viz. that they impose upon the Gentile Christians Circumcision, and the Observation of the Jewish Law, teaching, that unless they were Circumcised, and kept the Law of Moses, they could not be saved.
So that they did not only build these Doctrines upon Christianity, but they made them equal with the Foundation, saying, That unless men believed and practised such things, they could not be saved.
So that they did not only built these Doctrines upon Christianity, but they made them equal with the Foundation, saying, That unless men believed and practised such things, they could not be saved.
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and when we see every day so many persons and their Religion so easily parted. For this reason these two Considerations shall be the subject of the following Discourse.
and when we see every day so many Persons and their Religion so Easily parted. For this reason these two Considerations shall be the Subject of the following Discourse.
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I. First, we will consider some Doctrines and Practices which the Church of Rome hath built upon the Foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of mens Salvation. It is not denied by the most judicious Protestant, but that the Church of Rome do hold all the Articles of the Christian Faith which are necessary to Salvation.
I. First, we will Consider Some Doctrines and Practices which the Church of Room hath built upon the Foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of men's Salvation. It is not denied by the most judicious Protestant, but that the Church of Room do hold all the Articles of the Christian Faith which Are necessary to Salvation.
1. With their Doctrines. And, because I have no mind to aggravate lesser matters, I will single out four or five points of Doctrine, which they have added to the Christian Religion,
1. With their Doctrines. And, Because I have no mind to aggravate lesser matters, I will single out four or five points of Doctrine, which they have added to the Christian Religion,
First which I shall mention, and which being once admitted, makes way for as many Errors as they please to bring in, is this, their Doctrine of Infallibility. And this they are stiff and peremptory in,
First which I shall mention, and which being once admitted, makes Way for as many Errors as they please to bring in, is this, their Doctrine of Infallibility. And this they Are stiff and peremptory in,
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And is this no prejudice against it? can any man think that this priviledge was at first conferred upon the Church of Rome, and that Christians in all ages did believe it,
And is this no prejudice against it? can any man think that this privilege was At First conferred upon the Church of Rome, and that Christians in all ages did believe it,
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and had constant recourse to it, for the determining of differences, and yet that that very Church, which hath enjoyed and used it so long, should now be at a loss where to find it? Nothing could fall out more unluckily,
and had constant recourse to it, for the determining of differences, and yet that that very Church, which hath enjoyed and used it so long, should now be At a loss where to find it? Nothing could fallen out more unluckily,
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nor do the Apostles in all their Epistles, ever so much as give the least directions to Christians to appeal to the Bishop of Rome for a determination of many differences, which,
nor do the Apostles in all their Epistles, ever so much as give the least directions to Christians to appeal to the Bishop of Room for a determination of many differences, which,
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if our Saviour had plainly appointed such an infallible Judge of Controversies, for this very end, to decide the differences that should happen among Christians It is strange that the Ancient Fathers in their disputes with Hereticks should never appeal to this Judge ;
if our Saviour had plainly appointed such an infallible Judge of Controversies, for this very end, to decide the differences that should happen among Christians It is strange that the Ancient Father's in their disputes with Heretics should never appeal to this Judge;
And this very consideration to a wise man, is instead of a thousand arguments to satisfy him that in those times no such thing was believed in the whole world.
And this very consideration to a wise man, is instead of a thousand Arguments to satisfy him that in those times no such thing was believed in the Whole world.
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which if it be but accompanied with any degree of Contrition, does, upon Absolution received from the Priest, put them into a state of Salvation, though they have lived the most lewd and debauched lives that can be imagined;
which if it be but accompanied with any degree of Contrition, does, upon Absolution received from the Priest, put them into a state of Salvation, though they have lived the most lewd and debauched lives that can be imagined;
For if this be true, all the hazard that the most wicked man runs of his Salvation is, only the danger of so sudden a death, as gives him no space for Confession and Absolution.
For if this be true, all the hazard that the most wicked man runs of his Salvation is, only the danger of so sudden a death, as gives him no Molle for Confessi and Absolution.
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3. The Doctrine of Purgatory. By which they mean a state of temporary punishments after this life, from which men may be released and translated into Heaven by the Prayers of the Living,
3. The Doctrine of Purgatory. By which they mean a state of temporary punishments After this life, from which men may be released and translated into Heaven by the Prayers of the Living,
And though in one sense it be indeed a building of Gold and Silver upon the foundation of Christianity, considering the vast Revenues which this Doctrine (and that of Indulgences, which depends upon it) brings into that Church;
And though in one sense it be indeed a building of Gold and Silver upon the Foundation of Christianity, considering the vast Revenues which this Doctrine (and that of Indulgences, which depends upon it) brings into that Church;
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yet I doubt not, but in the Apostles sense, it will be found to be Hay and Stubble. But how groundless soever it be, it is too gainful a Doctrine to be easily parted withal.
yet I doubt not, but in the Apostles sense, it will be found to be Hay and Stubble. But how groundless soever it be, it is too gainful a Doctrine to be Easily parted withal.
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and I must freely declare, that I never yet, in any of them, met with any Article or Proposition, imposed upon the belief of men, half so unreasonable and hard to be believed as this is.
and I must freely declare, that I never yet, in any of them, met with any Article or Proposition, imposed upon the belief of men, half so unreasonable and hard to be believed as this is.
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though there is no more certain Foundation for it in Scripture, than for our Saviours being substantially changed into all those things which are said of him,
though there is no more certain Foundation for it in Scripture, than for our Saviors being substantially changed into all those things which Are said of him,
And that this Doctrine does so, will appear evidently, if we consider what was the main Argument which the Apostles used to convince the world of the truth of Christianity. And that was this;
And that this Doctrine does so, will appear evidently, if we Consider what was the main Argument which the Apostles used to convince the world of the truth of Christianity. And that was this;
Well! We will now suppose (as the Church of Rome does) Transubstantiation to have been one principal part of the Christian Doctrine, which the Apostles preached.
Well! We will now suppose (as the Church of Room does) Transubstantiation to have been one principal part of the Christian Doctrine, which the Apostles preached.
So they that represent the Apostles as absurdly as is possible, viz. going about to persuade men out of their Senses, by vertue of an Argument, the whole strength whereof depends upon the certainty of Sense.
So they that represent the Apostles as absurdly as is possible, viz. going about to persuade men out of their Senses, by virtue of an Argument, the Whole strength whereof depends upon the certainty of Sense.
and this Testimony every man hath against Transubstantiation. From whence it plainly follows, that no man (no not the Apostles themselves) had more reason to believe Christianity to be true,
and this Testimony every man hath against Transubstantiation. From whence it plainly follows, that no man (no not the Apostles themselves) had more reason to believe Christianity to be true,
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Supposing the Scripture to be a Divine Revelation, and that these words, [ This is my Body ] if they be in Scripture, must necessarily be taken in the strict and literal sense, I ask now, What greater evidence any man has, that these words [ This is my Body ] are in the Bible,
Supposing the Scripture to be a Divine Revelation, and that these words, [ This is my Body ] if they be in Scripture, must necessarily be taken in the strict and literal sense, I ask now, What greater evidence any man has, that these words [ This is my Body ] Are in the bible,
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In a word, if this be once admitted, that the Senses of all men are deceiv'd in one of the most plain sensible matters that can be, there is no certain means left either to convey or prove a Divine Revelation to Men;
In a word, if this be once admitted, that the Senses of all men Are deceived in one of the most plain sensible matters that can be, there is no certain means left either to convey or prove a Divine Revelation to Men;
And this is not a meer speculative Doctrine, but hath been put in practice many a time by the Bishops of Rome, as every one knows that is vers'd in History.
And this is not a mere speculative Doctrine, but hath been put in practice many a time by the Bishops of Room, as every one knows that is versed in History.
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I hope no body expects that I should take the pains to shew, that this was not the Doctrine of our Saviour and his Apostles, nor of the Primitive Christians.
I hope no body expects that I should take the pains to show, that this was not the Doctrine of our Saviour and his Apostles, nor of the Primitive Christians.
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II. I come now in the Second place, to consider some Practices of the Church of Rome, which I am afraid will prove as bad as her Doctrines. I shall instance in these Five.
II I come now in the Second place, to Consider Some Practices of the Church of Rome, which I am afraid will prove as bad as her Doctrines. I shall instance in these Five.
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and to the great end and design of Religious Worship, which is the Edification of those who are concerned in it, (and it is hard to imagine how men can be edified by what they do not understand) but likewise in direct contradiction to St. Paul, who hath no less than a whole Chapter, wherein he confutes this Practice as fully,
and to the great end and Design of Religious Worship, which is the Edification of those who Are concerned in it, (and it is hard to imagine how men can be edified by what they do not understand) but likewise in Direct contradiction to Saint Paul, who hath no less than a Whole Chapter, wherein he confutes this Practice as Fully,
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And they that can have the face to maintain that this Practice was not condemned by St. Paul, or that it was allowed and used in the first Ages of Christianity, need not be ashamed to set up for the defence of any Paradox in the world.
And they that can have the face to maintain that this Practice was not condemned by Saint Paul, or that it was allowed and used in the First Ages of Christianity, need not be ashamed to Set up for the defence of any Paradox in the world.
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3. Their worshiping of Images. Which practice (notwithstanding all their distinctions about it, which are no other but what the Heathens used in the same case) flies as full in the face of the Second Commandment, as a deliberate and malicious killing of a man is against the Sixth. But if the case be so plain, a man would think that at least the Teachers and Guides of that Church should be sensible of it.
3. Their worshipping of Images. Which practice (notwithstanding all their Distinctions about it, which Are no other but what the heathens used in the same case) flies as full in the face of the Second Commandment, as a deliberate and malicious killing of a man is against the Sixth. But if the case be so plain, a man would think that At least the Teachers and Guides of that Church should be sensible of it.
And therefore in their ordinary Catechisms and Manuals of Devotion, they leave out the Second Commandment, and divide the Tenth into two to make up the number,
And Therefore in their ordinary Catechisms and Manuals of Devotion, they leave out the Second Commandment, and divide the Tenth into two to make up the number,
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4. The worshipping of the Bread and Wine in the Eucharist, out of a false and groundless perswasion, that they are substantially changed into the Body and Bloud of Christ.
4. The worshipping of the Bred and Wine in the Eucharist, out of a false and groundless persuasion, that they Are substantially changed into the Body and Blood of christ.
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for certainly it is one of the most incredible things in the whole world) then by the confession of several of their own learned Writers, they are guilty of gross Idolatry.
for Certainly it is one of the most incredible things in the Whole world) then by the Confessi of several of their own learned Writers, they Are guilty of gross Idolatry.
Does our Saviour any where speak one word concerning the worshipping of Her? Nay, does he not take all occasions to restrain all extravagant apprehensions and imaginations concerning the Honour due to her,
Does our Saviour any where speak one word Concerning the worshipping of Her? Nay, does he not take all occasions to restrain all extravagant apprehensions and Imaginations Concerning the Honour due to her,
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Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it. Does either our Saviour or his Apostles in all their Precepts and Directions concerning Prayer,
Yea rather, blessed Are they that hear the word of God and keep it. Does either our Saviour or his Apostles in all their Precepts and Directions Concerning Prayer,
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and the manner of it, and by whom we are to address our selves to God, give the least intimation of Prayer to the Virgin Mary, or making use of her Mediation? And can any man believe, that if this had been the Practice of the Church from the beginning, our Saviour and his Apostles would have been so silent about so considerable a part of Religion;
and the manner of it, and by whom we Are to address our selves to God, give the least intimation of Prayer to the Virgae Marry, or making use of her Mediation? And can any man believe, that if this had been the Practice of the Church from the beginning, our Saviour and his Apostles would have been so silent about so considerable a part of Religion;
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insomuch, that in all the Epistles of the Apostles I do not remember that her Name is so much as once mentioned? And yet the worship of her in the Church of Rome is a main part of their publick Worship;
insomuch, that in all the Epistles of the Apostles I do not Remember that her Name is so much as once mentioned? And yet the worship of her in the Church of Room is a main part of their public Worship;
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for that is the proportion observed in their R•saries. He that considers this, and had never seen the Bible, would have been apt to think, that there had been more said concerning Her in Scripture,
for that is the proportion observed in their R•saries. He that considers this, and had never seen the bible, would have been apt to think, that there had been more said Concerning Her in Scripture,
The truth is, this practice began to creep in among some superstitious people about the middle of the fourth Century, And I remember particularly, that Epiphanius, who lived about that time, calls it, the Heresie of the Women.
The truth is, this practice began to creep in among Some superstitious people about the middle of the fourth Century, And I Remember particularly, that Epiphanius, who lived about that time, calls it, the Heresy of the Women.
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And thus I have given you some Instances of several Doctrines and Practices, which the Church of Rome have built upon the Foundation of Christianity. Much more might have been said of them;
And thus I have given you Some Instances of several Doctrines and Practices, which the Church of Room have built upon the Foundation of Christianity. Much more might have been said of them;
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And there is the more need to consider this, because this is the great popular Argument, wherewith the Emissaries and Agents of that Church are wont to assault our people.
And there is the more need to Consider this, Because this is the great popular Argument, wherewith the Emissaries and Agents of that Church Are wont to assault our people.
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For Answer to this, I shall endeavour to shew that this is so far from being a good Argument, that it is so intolerable weak and sophistical, that any considerate man ought to be ashamed to be catch'd by it.
For Answer to this, I shall endeavour to show that this is so Far from being a good Argument, that it is so intolerable weak and sophistical, that any considerate man ought to be ashamed to be catched by it.
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For if upon examination and comparing of Doctrines, the one appear to be true, and the other false, this alone is sufficient inducement to any man to cleave to that Church where the true Doctrine is found,
For if upon examination and comparing of Doctrines, the one appear to be true, and the other false, this alone is sufficient inducement to any man to cleave to that Church where the true Doctrine is found,
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this seems a very strange thing for any man to affirm, that it is reason enough to a man to be of any Church, what ever her Doctrines and Practices be,
this seems a very strange thing for any man to affirm, that it is reason enough to a man to be of any Church, what ever her Doctrines and Practices be,
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and therefore I shall apply my self to shew, as briefly and plainly as I can, the miserable weakness and insufficiency of it, to satisfie any mans Conscience or Prudence to change his Religion.
and Therefore I shall apply my self to show, as briefly and plainly as I can, the miserable weakness and insufficiency of it, to satisfy any men Conscience or Prudence to change his Religion.
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And to this end I shall, 1. Shew the weakness of the Principle upon which this Argument relies. 2. Give some parallel Instances by which it will clearly appear that it concludes false. 3. I shall take notice of some gross absurdities that follow from it. 4. Shew how unfit it is to work upon those to whom it is propounded.
And to this end I shall, 1. Show the weakness of the Principle upon which this Argument relies. 2. Give Some parallel Instances by which it will clearly appear that it concludes false. 3. I shall take notice of Some gross absurdities that follow from it. 4. Show how unfit it is to work upon those to whom it is propounded.
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Several in that Church hold the personal Infallibility of the Pope, and the lawfulness of deposing & killing Kings for Heresie, to be de fide, viz. necessary Articles of Faith,
Several in that Church hold the personal Infallibility of the Pope, and the lawfulness of deposing & killing Kings for Heresy, to be de fide, viz. necessary Articles of Faith,
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St. Paul here in the Text acknowledgeth the possibility of the Salvation of those, who built hay and stubble upon the foundation of Christianity, that they might be saved, though with great difficulty,
Saint Paul Here in the Text acknowledgeth the possibility of the Salvation of those, who built hay and stubble upon the Foundation of Christianity, that they might be saved, though with great difficulty,
and as it were out of the fire. But now among those Builders with hay and stubble, there were those who denied the possibility of St. Paul 's Salvation,
and as it were out of the fire. But now among those Builders with hay and stubble, there were those who denied the possibility of Saint Paul is Salvation,
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So that by this argument St. Paul and his followers ought to have gone over to those Judaizing Christians, because it was acknowledged on both sides, that they might be saved:
So that by this argument Saint Paul and his followers ought to have gone over to those Judaizing Christians, Because it was acknowledged on both sides, that they might be saved:
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1. According to this Principle, it is always safest to be on the uncharitable side. And yet uncharitableness is as bad an evidence, either of a true Christian,
1. According to this Principle, it is always Safest to be on the uncharitable side. And yet uncharitableness is as bad an evidence, either of a true Christian,
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And yet I think there is scarce any Doctrine or Practice, in difference between them and us, which some or other of their most learned Writers have not acknowledged, either not to be sufficiently contained in Scripture,
And yet I think there is scarce any Doctrine or Practice, in difference between them and us, which Some or other of their most learned Writers have not acknowledged, either not to be sufficiently contained in Scripture,
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2. If this argument were good, then by this trick a man may bring over all the world to agree with him in an Error, which another does not account damnable, whatever it be;
2. If this argument were good, then by this trick a man may bring over all the world to agree with him in an Error, which Another does not account damnable, whatever it be;
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But is there any sense, that another mans boldness and want of Charity should be an argument to move me to be of his opinion? I cannot illustrate this better,
But is there any sense, that Another men boldness and want of Charity should be an argument to move me to be of his opinion? I cannot illustrate this better,
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But the Mountebank who never talks of any thing less than Infallible Cures (and always the more Mountebank, the stronger pretence to Infallibility) he is positive that that method which the Physitian prescribes will destroy the Patient,
But the Mountebank who never talks of any thing less than Infallible Cures (and always the more Mountebank, the Stronger pretence to Infallibility) he is positive that that method which the physician prescribes will destroy the Patient,
Is there any reason in this case, that this man should carry it, meerly by his confidence ? And yet if this argument be good, the safest way is to reject the Physicians advice,
Is there any reason in this case, that this man should carry it, merely by his confidence? And yet if this argument be good, the Safest Way is to reject the Physicians Advice,
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If they think we do, why do they not take in all that we say in this matter? Namely, that though it be possible for some in the Communion of the Roman Church to be saved, yet it is very hazardous;
If they think we do, why do they not take in all that we say in this matter? Namely, that though it be possible for Some in the Communion of the Roman Church to be saved, yet it is very hazardous;
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By this time I hope every one is in some measure satisfied of the weakness of this Argument, which is so transparent, that no wise man can honestly use it,
By this time I hope every one is in Some measure satisfied of the weakness of this Argument, which is so transparent, that no wise man can honestly use it,
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and he must have a very odd understanding that can be cheated by it. The truth is, it is a casual and contingent Argument, and sometimes it concludes right, and oftner wrong:
and he must have a very odd understanding that can be cheated by it. The truth is, it is a casual and contingent Argument, and sometime it concludes right, and oftener wrong:
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Besides, that the great hazard of Salvation in the Roman Church, (which we declare upon account of the Doctrines and Practices which I have mentioned) ought to deter any man much more from that Religion,
Beside, that the great hazard of Salvation in the Roman Church, (which we declare upon account of the Doctrines and Practices which I have mentioned) ought to deter any man much more from that Religion,
and have been almost inevitably detain'd in that Church by the prejudice of Education and an invincible Ignorance, will upon a general Repentance find mercy with God;
and have been almost inevitably detained in that Church by the prejudice of Education and an invincible Ignorance, will upon a general Repentance find mercy with God;
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if they continue in the Errors of that Church, or Apostatize from the Truth, I think their condition so far from being safe, that there must be extraordinary favourable circumstances in their case to give a man hopes of their Salvation.
if they continue in the Errors of that Church, or Apostatise from the Truth, I think their condition so Far from being safe, that there must be extraordinary favourable Circumstances in their case to give a man hope's of their Salvation.
And I am sorry that the necessary defence of our Religion, against the restless importunities and attempts of of its adversaries upon all sorts of persons, hath engaged me to spend so much time in matters of Dispute, which I had much rather have employed in another way.
And I am sorry that the necessary defence of our Religion, against the restless importunities and attempts of of its Adversaries upon all sorts of Persons, hath engaged me to spend so much time in matters of Dispute, which I had much rather have employed in Another Way.
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Many of you can be my witnesses, that I have constantly made it my business, in this great Presence and Assembly, to plead against the impieties and wickedness of men;
Many of you can be my Witnesses, that I have constantly made it my business, in this great Presence and Assembly, to plead against the impieties and wickedness of men;
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For I doubt not but the belief of the ancient Creed, without the addition of any other Articles, together with a good life, will certainly save a man ;
For I doubt not but the belief of the ancient Creed, without the addition of any other Articles, together with a good life, will Certainly save a man;
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and that, as to the main, the Doctrine, and Government, and Worship of it, are excellently framed to make men soberly Religious: • securing men on the one hand from the wild freaks of Enthusiasm ;
and that, as to the main, the Doctrine, and Government, and Worship of it, Are excellently framed to make men soberly Religious: • securing men on the one hand from the wild freaks of Enthusiasm;
and on the other, from the gross follies of Superstition. And our Church hath this peculiar advantage above several Professions that we know in the world, that it acknowledgeth a due and just Subordination to the Civil Authority, and hath always been untainted in its Loyalty.
and on the other, from the gross follies of Superstition. And our Church hath this peculiar advantage above several Professions that we know in the world, that it acknowledgeth a due and just Subordination to the Civil authority, and hath always been untainted in its Loyalty.
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And now shall every trifling consideration be sufficient to move a man to relinquish such a Church? There is no greater disparagement to a mans Understanding, no greater Argument of a light and ungenerous Mind,
And now shall every trifling consideration be sufficient to move a man to relinquish such a Church? There is no greater disparagement to a men Understanding, no greater Argument of a Light and ungenerous Mind,
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But they are utterly inexcusable, who make a change of such concernment upon the insinuations of one side only, without ever hearing what can be said for the Church they were baptised and brought up in, before they leave it.
But they Are utterly inexcusable, who make a change of such concernment upon the insinuations of one side only, without ever hearing what can be said for the Church they were baptised and brought up in, before they leave it.
They that can yield thus easily to the Impressions of every one that hath a design and interest to make Proselytes, , may at this rate of discretion change their Religion twice in a day and instead of Morning and Evening Prayer, they may have a Morning and an Evening Religion.
They that can yield thus Easily to the Impressions of every one that hath a Design and Interest to make Proselytes,, may At this rate of discretion change their Religion twice in a day and instead of Morning and Evening Prayer, they may have a Morning and an Evening Religion.
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and if we would do this, we should not be apt to set such a value upon Hay & Stubble. If we would sincerely endeavour to live holy and vertuous lives, we should not need to cast about for a Religion, which may furnish us with easie and indirect ways to get to Heaven.
and if we would do this, we should not be apt to Set such a valve upon Hay & Stubble. If we would sincerely endeavour to live holy and virtuous lives, we should not need to cast about for a Religion, which may furnish us with easy and indirect ways to get to Heaven.
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Now the God of Peace which brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, by the Bloud of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will;
Now the God of Peace which brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, by the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will;
