[Hebrew] or Wisdome and prudence exhibited in a sermon before the right honourable the Lord Chief Justice Rainsford, and the Lord Chief Justice North. In their late western circuit. By Tho. Tanner, Rector of Brightstone in Hants.
THis is gracious condescension of Wisdom (by which name all the World imagines an high Soverain, or a kind of Deity to be intended) to tell us where she dwelleth. Every one might think, that he knew before;
THis is gracious condescension of Wisdom (by which name all the World imagines an high Sovereign, or a kind of Deity to be intended) to tell us where she dwells. Every one might think, that he knew before;
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and delight her self in labyrinths, which are in-accessible, without a certain clue. But since Wisdom seeme to be (as it were) at board with Prudence, whether is the greater? which of these is the Dowager, and which the Daughter? might it not as well have been said, I prudence dwell with wisdom, as I wisdom dwell with prudence? if the King say, I dwell in my Court: and the Court say, I am wheresoever the King is;
and delight her self in labyrinths, which Are inaccessible, without a certain Clue. But since Wisdom seem to be (as it were) At board with Prudence, whither is the greater? which of these is the Dowager, and which the Daughter? might it not as well have been said, I prudence dwell with Wisdom, as I Wisdom dwell with prudence? if the King say, I dwell in my Court: and the Court say, I am wheresoever the King is;
What shall we do? shall we preserve the state of wisdom any longer? or put the clue immediately into your hands, that we may all proceed together, to wait at the gates of wisdom? we are in hast;
What shall we do? shall we preserve the state of Wisdom any longer? or put the Clue immediately into your hands, that we may all proceed together, to wait At the gates of Wisdom? we Are in haste;
Of this Moses alone hath given us the right knowledge, but if any one had rather credit the Heathen Poets, or Historians (which are many ages junior unto him) the eldest of them describe unto us the superstition of the Gentiles, which was their religion; and their superstition ever was meticulous: but I say, which of these hath shewed us,
Of this Moses alone hath given us the right knowledge, but if any one had rather credit the Heathen Poets, or Historians (which Are many ages junior unto him) the eldest of them describe unto us the Superstition of the Gentiles, which was their Religion; and their Superstition ever was meticulous: but I say, which of these hath showed us,
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If it be suggested, that the Philosophers were deterred by the example of Socrates, from intermeddling with this mystery of Government, what deterr'd the Martial men,
If it be suggested, that the Philosophers were deterred by the Exampl of Socrates, from intermeddling with this mystery of Government, what deterred the Martial men,
why were they held by these cob-webs? nay, why more fast then others? not to speak of the Grecians (because the time will not permit) who were more superstitious then the Romans. Among these later, who so superstitious,
why were they held by these cobwebs? nay, why more fast then Others? not to speak of the Greeks (Because the time will not permit) who were more superstitious then the Romans. Among these later, who so superstitious,
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as Camillus, and the Decij, and the Curij, and the Fabij, and the Scipio's, and the Catoes; and the rest of greater note? only, Caesar seemed to despise the auguries,
as Camillus, and the Decij, and the Curij, and the Fabius, and the Scipio's, and the Catoes; and the rest of greater note? only, Caesar seemed to despise the auguries,
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doth it hence follow, that religion is but a stalking horse, or stratagem of Policy? nay, it rather followeth, that if the sense of some religion had not been before, most strongly grounded in the minds of the generality of men, there could have been no policy (of which the Atheist would seem to be more fond then any other) in laying that upon them, which either would not take, or could not hold.
does it hence follow, that Religion is but a stalking horse, or stratagem of Policy? nay, it rather follows, that if the sense of Some Religion had not been before, most strongly grounded in the minds of the generality of men, there could have been no policy (of which the Atheist would seem to be more found then any other) in laying that upon them, which either would not take, or could not hold.
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as we have hinted, Certainly, Numa could not infuse such a disposition into the minds of men, that were born before him (many of which he governed) but had he brought the people to a form, for a time; it had dyed with him:
as we have hinted, Certainly, Numa could not infuse such a disposition into the minds of men, that were born before him (many of which he governed) but had he brought the people to a from, for a time; it had died with him:
And they worshipped one anothers Gods, when they came into one anothers Country (even as some of our gentile Protestant-travellers make no matter, to bow to every Popish Relique where they passe) there was no enmity betwixt Idolaters upon the account of their religions (only all abhorred the true worshippers) but rather, Athens sent to Egypt to learn what they could of their absurd Rites, and Mysteries:
And they worshipped one another's God's, when they Come into one another's Country (even as Some of our gentile Protestant-travellers make no matter, to bow to every Popish Relic where they pass) there was no enmity betwixt Idolaters upon the account of their Religions (only all abhorred the true worshippers) but rather, Athens sent to Egypt to Learn what they could of their absurd Rites, and Mysteres:
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Rome again translated her laws, and rites from Athens first, and then from other places, till the City began to be so full of religions, that the Senate was sain to take order against admitting more.
Room again translated her laws, and Rites from Athens First, and then from other places, till the city began to be so full of Religions, that the Senate was sain to take order against admitting more.
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or, if they had prevailed, and attained to an Empire (as some have arose from small beginnings) yet their fate might have been like that of all before, and since.
or, if they had prevailed, and attained to an Empire (as Some have arose from small beginnings) yet their fate might have been like that of all before, and since.
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Which did you ever read of, that hath lasted 1600 years with advantage, and rooted it self so invincibly in Asia, Europe, Africa, and America, still proceeding conquering,
Which did you ever read of, that hath lasted 1600 Years with advantage, and rooted it self so invincibly in Asia, Europe, Africa, and America, still proceeding conquering,
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and to conquer? which besides, did ever possesse any one of these; and, next consider how and what way Christianity is bound to subdue them all. By Faith, and patience;
and to conquer? which beside, did ever possess any one of these; and, next Consider how and what Way Christianity is bound to subdue them all. By Faith, and patience;
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especially for Kings and all that were in Authority over Christians, that under them, they might lead a quiet, and peaceable life in all Godliness, and honesty.
especially for Kings and all that were in authority over Christians, that under them, they might led a quiet, and peaceable life in all Godliness, and honesty.
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though Constantine came with the greater favour to the Imperial Crown, because he was a Christian, and so many of his Veterans of the same profession. So that Prophecy was accomplished:
though Constantine Come with the greater favour to the Imperial Crown, Because he was a Christian, and so many of his Veterans of the same profession. So that Prophecy was accomplished:
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And yet, (by a new example) men delightted to dye for religion, which was never known before, at least, amongst the Gentiles: and out of their blood (as out of the Teeth that Cadmus sowed) an innumerable power of supplies rose out of the earth.
And yet, (by a new Exampl) men delighted to die for Religion, which was never known before, At least, among the Gentiles: and out of their blood (as out of the Teeth that Cadmus sowed) an innumerable power of supplies rose out of the earth.
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Of which it was foretold, that it should befriend the Woman, and help her, swallowing up that stood, which the dragon cast out of his mouth to drown her.
Of which it was foretold, that it should befriend the Woman, and help her, swallowing up that stood, which the dragon cast out of his Mouth to drown her.
It wrought nothing else but a sweeter smell, and savour to Christianity: even as when a roller is driven o're a walk of Camomil, what could it avail to hinder?
It wrought nothing Else but a Sweeten smell, and savour to Christianity: even as when a roller is driven over a walk of Camomile, what could it avail to hinder?
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Said not the proud Assyrian to the servants of King Hezekiah; Have any of the Gods of the Nations delivered at all his Land (for every Nation then made choice of some especial Numen to be their Protector) out of the hand of the King of Assyria:
Said not the proud assyrian to the Servants of King Hezekiah; Have any of the God's of the nations Delivered At all his Land (for every nation then made choice of Some especial Numen to be their Protector) out of the hand of the King of Assyria:
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where are the Gods of Hamath and of Arphad? where are the Gods of Sepharvaim? but now, where are the Gods of Assyria it self? We need such a learned Antiquary as your Selden, to let us know their names.
where Are the God's of Hamath and of Arphad? where Are the God's of Sepharvaim? but now, where Are the God's of Assyria it self? We need such a learned Antiquary as your Selden, to let us know their names.
and men? what ailed thee, O thou dreadful Oracle at Delphos, that thou madest such pitiful excuses (as thou didst) and then retired'st with the rest (who made none) to everlasting silence, to deceive the world no more? it was not because ye were dis-obliged by the Heathen all the world over, at the same time.
and men? what ailed thee, Oh thou dreadful Oracle At Delphos, that thou Madest such pitiful excuses (as thou didst) and then retired'st with the rest (who made none) to everlasting silence, to deceive the world no more? it was not Because you were disobliged by the Heathen all the world over, At the same time.
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and yet themselves to be dissipated so, as never people were and this has lasted above these 1600 years, wherein (however) as there is not a Roman left,
and yet themselves to be dissipated so, as never people were and this has lasted above these 1600 Years, wherein (however) as there is not a Roman left,
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and they have the history of the Gospel, upon which they raise their damned Idol, which is confounding evidence against these Apostates from the Faith;
and they have the history of the Gospel, upon which they raise their damned Idol, which is confounding evidence against these Apostates from the Faith;
but the civil; not established governments, but subverted them not brought in peace but war, it is high time, that we take some caution concerning prudence, with which this wisdom is said to dwell;
but the civil; not established governments, but subverted them not brought in peace but war, it is high time, that we take Some caution Concerning prudence, with which this Wisdom is said to dwell;
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Point. 2. That this wisdom dwells with prudence, and is the best policy: for so saith the context, and find out the knowledge of witty inventions, that is, the choice expedients of felicity for all estates.
Point. 2. That this Wisdom dwells with prudence, and is the best policy: for so Says the context, and find out the knowledge of witty Inventions, that is, the choice expedients of felicity for all estates.
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What though the Christian religion hath beaten down the galleries of the Cynicks, Stoicks, Skepticks, Epicureans, and all other heresies of true Philosophy, as well as the Altars of the Idols? yet, it hath no more abolished Philosophy, rightly so called,
What though the Christian Religion hath beaten down the galleries of the Cynics, Stoics, Skepticks, Epicureans, and all other heresies of true Philosophy, as well as the Altars of the Idols? yet, it hath no more abolished Philosophy, rightly so called,
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St. Paul exhorteth the Colossians, to beware least any man should spoil them through Philosophy, and vain deceit, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:
Saint Paul exhorteth the colossians, to beware least any man should spoil them through Philosophy, and vain deceit, After the rudiments of the world, and not After christ:
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for though all the Sects called themselves the Philosophers, and theirs the Philosophy; even as our Sects in religion do imitate the ancient usurpation;
for though all the Sects called themselves the Philosophers, and theirs the Philosophy; even as our Sects in Religion do imitate the ancient usurpation;
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yet it is plain, that the Apostle cautions them against no other Philosophy, but such as is vain deceit, and opposite unto the simplicity of the Faith of Christ; which no real knowledge is.
yet it is plain, that the Apostle cautions them against no other Philosophy, but such as is vain deceit, and opposite unto the simplicity of the Faith of christ; which no real knowledge is.
especially such a shew, as ministred before to heathen superstition, and being brought into the Christian Church, might tend to corrupt it with the old leaven, the rudiments of the world.
especially such a show, as ministered before to heathen Superstition, and being brought into the Christian Church, might tend to corrupt it with the old leaven, the rudiments of the world.
In the mean time, he himself disputed with the Stoicks, and Epicureans, and other Philosophers, according to their own Notions, which he had learned at the feet of Gamaliel; being as conversant in the Learning of the Greeks, as Moses had been before in that of the Egyptians. The rest of the Apostles were endued from above with tongues, and all knowledge;
In the mean time, he himself disputed with the Stoics, and Epicureans, and other Philosophers, according to their own Notions, which he had learned At the feet of Gamaliel; being as conversant in the Learning of the Greeks, as Moses had been before in that of the egyptians. The rest of the Apostles were endued from above with tongues, and all knowledge;
In the next succession, the prime Fathers of the Church were of the converted Rhetors, and Philosophers, as Ignatius, Clemens, Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, Athenagoras, Tertullian, Origen, Lactantius, and divers others.
In the next succession, the prime Father's of the Church were of the converted Rhetors, and Philosophers, as Ignatius, Clemens, Irnaeus, Justin Martyr, Athenagoras, Tertullian, Origen, Lactantius, and diverse Others.
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though by accident, Christianity draw the hatred of the un-beleiving world, as being opposed to the power of Satan, who worketh in the children of disobedience:
though by accident, Christianity draw the hatred of the unbelieving world, as being opposed to the power of Satan, who works in the children of disobedience:
or to be in earnest, too religious [ but he is very unfortunate himself in the instances, which he giveth of some, that seemed to have prospered by their falsenesse, and impiety.
or to be in earnest, too religious [ but he is very unfortunate himself in the instances, which he gives of Some, that seemed to have prospered by their falseness, and impiety.
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let us take account of Princes, whose memories remain sacred, when they have done vertuously; as their persons were before (whether they were Pagan, or whether they were Christian ) while the issues hung in suspence,
let us take account of Princes, whose memories remain sacred, when they have done virtuously; as their Persons were before (whither they were Pagan, or whither they were Christian) while the issues hung in suspense,
Who can be compared with Augustus, Titus, Trajan, Antoninus, Constantine the great, and the rest of better note? as for the vitious monsters of the Empire, who by ambition,
Who can be compared with Augustus, Titus, Trajan, Antoninus, Constantine the great, and the rest of better note? as for the vicious monsters of the Empire, who by ambition,
and some pretence of vertue: which of these did not spoil all the rest thereby? I cannot stand to speak of Tiberius, Galba, Severus, Julian, and others of them.
and Some pretence of virtue: which of these did not spoil all the rest thereby? I cannot stand to speak of Tiberius, Galba, Severus, Julian, and Others of them.
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we have found none to have flourished like those, that had the zeal of true religion; as David, So. lomon, Asa, Jehosaphat, Hezekiah, &c. Only, good Josiah perished at the last, by admitting a little policy, to be temper'd with his piety: and out of a Princely emulation (as it might be thought) in his youth, to shew his valor.
we have found none to have flourished like those, that had the zeal of true Religion; as David, So. lomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, etc. Only, good Josiah perished At the last, by admitting a little policy, to be tempered with his piety: and out of a Princely emulation (as it might be Thought) in his youth, to show his valour.
The Princes that compounded, or confounded their pretences to religion with other policies, fell ever short of their own designs, which they pursued, under the veil, or mask of hypocrisie;
The Princes that compounded, or confounded their pretences to Religion with other policies, fell ever short of their own designs, which they pursued, under the veil, or mask of hypocrisy;
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Then comes another in, with such a complaint as this, to render this pretended prudence of ours to be but foolishnesse (according to their shallow reasonings) shall I part with a certainty for an uncertainty? quit my delights,
Then comes Another in, with such a complaint as this, to render this pretended prudence of ours to be but foolishness (according to their shallow reasonings) shall I part with a certainty for an uncertainty? quit my delights,
First, it is Popish superstition, that hath painted out religion in solitudes, and penances: and it is the modern Catharism only, that hath sequestred it from society, and civility;
First, it is Popish Superstition, that hath painted out Religion in Solitudes, and penances: and it is the modern Catharism only, that hath sequestered it from society, and civility;
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and certainly, men are rendred the more civil, and not the less, by a right temper of religion, which is wisdom dwelling in the Court of prudence, the bond of all humanity.
and Certainly, men Are rendered the more civil, and not the less, by a right temper of Religion, which is Wisdom Dwelling in the Court of prudence, the bound of all humanity.
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but is rather to be described, as the Christian Philosopher describeth wisdom, to be like a woman of a Matronly-look, having piercing eyes, and a lively colour;
but is rather to be described, as the Christian Philosopher Describeth Wisdom, to be like a woman of a Matronly-look, having piercing eyes, and a lively colour;
But uncertainty there can be none about the future hopes, and fears, till any man hath answered the evidence, which we have given in before of the Christian religion. Which we also presume to be un answerable by all the wits of men,
But uncertainty there can be none about the future hope's, and fears, till any man hath answered the evidence, which we have given in before of the Christian Religion. Which we also presume to be un answerable by all the wits of men,
Let us cast up the compt (if you please) on either hand, what mischief comes by irreligion, and what benefits do accompany an unfeigned Christian Piety.
Let us cast up the count (if you please) on either hand, what mischief comes by irreligion, and what benefits do accompany an unfeigned Christian Piety.
how many bodies have been ruined by intemperance, and lust? but who was ever hurt by Continence and Abstinence? How many men have perished by the persecution of revenge? but who ever came to any great disaster by gentleness,
how many bodies have been ruined by intemperance, and lust? but who was ever hurt by Continence and Abstinence? How many men have perished by the persecution of revenge? but who ever Come to any great disaster by gentleness,
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and patience? How many estates have been confounded by a prodigal profusion upon vanities? but what estate did ever suffer by frugality, with an abhorrency from all vain-glory,
and patience? How many estates have been confounded by a prodigal profusion upon vanities? but what estate did ever suffer by frugality, with an abhorrency from all vainglory,
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and impertinent delights? what confusion hath it brought into States, and Kingdomes, when particular persons, having power in their hands, have dis-regarded,
and impertinent delights? what confusion hath it brought into States, and Kingdoms, when particular Persons, having power in their hands, have disregarded,
The weight of an ungodly mans bondage follows yet (as the wain must follow the wheels.) When an ungodly man hath pursued his ambition, pride, revenge, covetize,
The weight of an ungodly men bondage follows yet (as the wain must follow the wheels.) When an ungodly man hath pursued his ambition, pride, revenge, covetise,
as have heard the Gospel preached all their dayes, from which they cannot choose, but to have received some impressions, howsoever impregnable they may pretend to be.
as have herd the Gospel preached all their days, from which they cannot choose, but to have received Some impressions, howsoever impregnable they may pretend to be.
And when community was once too much indulged, the Romans were fain to provide by law, that every man of such a quality, should have (at least) one wife.
And when community was once too much indulged, the Romans were fain to provide by law, that every man of such a quality, should have (At least) one wife.
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and that, there is no such preamble to any of our Statutes, as, nos mitigantes regorem juris divini, &c. do enact, that it shall not be accounted murther in a Noble man, if he kill a Paisan.
and that, there is no such preamble to any of our Statutes, as, nos mitigantes regorem Juris Divine, etc. do enact, that it shall not be accounted murder in a Noble man, if he kill a Paisan.
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Whatsoever therefore makes against piety, makes as much against justice, and all other vertues, and as much against the felicity of mankind, even in this civil life.
Whatsoever Therefore makes against piety, makes as much against Justice, and all other Virtues, and as much against the felicity of mankind, even in this civil life.
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What if I should resume my text (but that it is too late) to be expounded mystically, and yet without an allegory? you see that wisdom and prudence are here set forth as two persons:
What if I should resume my text (but that it is too late) to be expounded mystically, and yet without an allegory? you see that Wisdom and prudence Are Here Set forth as two Persons:
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and prudence for her part as if she had an house large enough to entertain wisdom. What if I should say, upon the whole, that it is not obscurely signified by this;
and prudence for her part as if she had an house large enough to entertain Wisdom. What if I should say, upon the Whole, that it is not obscurely signified by this;
that Christ, the Son of God, the wisdom of the father, dwelleth in them that do believe, by his own spirit? whereby he is as much the soul of their souls,
that christ, the Son of God, the Wisdom of the father, dwells in them that do believe, by his own Spirit? whereby he is as much the soul of their Souls,
or so much as slip any point, that tendeth to their happiness temporal, or eternal (for, all things work together for good to them that love God ) but doth also fill them full of such inward joys,
or so much as slip any point, that tendeth to their happiness temporal, or Eternal (for, all things work together for good to them that love God) but does also fill them full of such inward Joys,
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Such as have been addicted to their studies, have placed the chiefest felicity of life in contemplation (we must suppose that a man be of sufficiency to be vacant to it, and to make his choice of what he liketh) because this is the pleasure of the mind.
Such as have been addicted to their studies, have placed the chiefest felicity of life in contemplation (we must suppose that a man be of sufficiency to be vacant to it, and to make his choice of what he liketh) Because this is the pleasure of the mind.
So our master Aristotle, although his own speculations were but dry (NONLATINALPHABET.) But Sencea distinguisheth betwixt that part of Philosophy, which is conversant about the natural questions,
So our master Aristotle, although his own speculations were but dry (.) But Senea Distinguisheth betwixt that part of Philosophy, which is conversant about the natural questions,
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and therefore used to begin their poems with a prayer to one, or other of them, which was counted most propitious unto such a vein, or strein of Poesy, as they then intended.
and Therefore used to begin their poems with a prayer to one, or other of them, which was counted most propitious unto such a vein, or strain of Poesy, as they then intended.
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Of death he therefore maketh the less account, (as other of the Heathens) who thought it but indifferent, because it brought as much good, as evil with it.
Of death he Therefore makes the less account, (as other of the heathens) who Thought it but indifferent, Because it brought as much good, as evil with it.
and so he dyed, not so much out of good-will, as to save himself from falling into the hands of enemies, which he thought would use him contumeliously.
and so he died, not so much out of goodwill, as to save himself from falling into the hands of enemies, which he Thought would use him contumeliously.
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what can there be wanting, if we think but of the least of these, to raise our soules up to a near alliance with the Angels, that are in Heaven? it is from this doctrine, that the soul comes to have her wings full summed, that were hardly impt before, that did but hover about (indeed) in clouds of darkness.
what can there be wanting, if we think but of the least of these, to raise our Souls up to a near alliance with the Angels, that Are in Heaven? it is from this Doctrine, that the soul comes to have her wings full summed, that were hardly impt before, that did but hover about (indeed) in Clouds of darkness.
Others are not much addicted unto contemplation (but rather leave it as a fancy to them that like it better) yet they will not quit their own pretensions unto happinesse.
Others Are not much addicted unto contemplation (but rather leave it as a fancy to them that like it better) yet they will not quit their own pretensions unto happiness.
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whereas this wisdome and prudence, whereof we speak, affords such a true support within, as hath really made many (and still doth) to rejoyce in tribulations.
whereas this Wisdom and prudence, whereof we speak, affords such a true support within, as hath really made many (and still does) to rejoice in tribulations.
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for, they are oft transported in their private prayers, who have Communion with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ, they have admirable gifts when they come abroad.
for, they Are oft transported in their private Prayers, who have Communion with the Father, and with his Son jesus christ, they have admirable Gifts when they come abroad.
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To conclude (since we must needs be reduced unto some bounds, though our subject cannot) here is the highest pitch of this excellency, which hath no pearch below the clouds;
To conclude (since we must needs be reduced unto Some bounds, though our Subject cannot) Here is the highest pitch of this excellency, which hath no perch below the Clouds;
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The mad-man that had great joys to go unto the Port, and to see the Ships come in, conceiting that they were all his own, proved but melancholy, when he was cured.
The madman that had great Joys to go unto the Port, and to see the Ships come in, Conceit that they were all his own, proved but melancholy, when he was cured.
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that, which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ.
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that, which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ.
Hesiod. &c. Quae est gens, aut quod genus hominum, quod non habeat sine doctrina, anticipationem quandam deorum, Cic. 1. de nat. deorum, Nulla gens tam fera, cujusimentem non imbuerit deorum opinio. Tusc. qu. 1.
Hesiod. etc. Quae est gens, Or quod genus hominum, quod non habeat sine Doctrina, anticipationem quandam Gods, Cic 1. the nat. Gods, Nulla gens tam fera, cujusimentem non imbuerit Gods opinio. Tuscany queen. 1.
Boeth. de consolat. philosophiae. l. 1. Mulier reverendi admodum vultus, oculis ardentibus, colore vivido, atque in exhausti vigoris, quamvis ita aevi plena soret, ut nullo modo nostrae crederetur aetatis.
Both. de consolate. Philosophiae. l. 1. Mulier reverendi admodum vultus, oculis ardentibus, colore vivido, atque in exhausti vigoris, Quamvis ita aevi plena soret, ut nullo modo Nostrae crederetur aetatis.
