Pharisaism display'd, or Hypocrisie detected In a sermon preached in St. Mary's Church in Stamford, August the 21st, 1690. Being the triennial visitation of the right Reverend father in God, Thomas Lord Bishop of Lincoln. By George Topham, prebendary of Lincoln.
REligion and a Holy Life is so necessary for the making all Humane Societies Happy, that thereupon it has constantly been recommended by the wisest Men, and greatest Philosophers:
Religion and a Holy Life is so necessary for the making all Humane Societies Happy, that thereupon it has constantly been recommended by the Wisest Men, and greatest Philosophers:
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and it carries so much of the Image of God in it, that all his Revelations to the Patriarchs and Prophets, especially that by the Blessed Jesus to the Christian Church, do mainly insist upon it.
and it carries so much of the Image of God in it, that all his Revelations to the Patriarchs and prophets, especially that by the Blessed jesus to the Christian Church, do mainly insist upon it.
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When the Heathen World went greatly astray, by their abominable Idolatries, even in their pretended Religious Rites, the Doctrine of the Gospel appear'd to turn them from the power of Satan unto God:
When the Heathen World went greatly astray, by their abominable Idolatries, even in their pretended Religious Rites, the Doctrine of the Gospel appeared to turn them from the power of Satan unto God:
And when the Jews (but chiefly the Pharisees ) had so strangely degenerated in their Principles and Practises, from the great Design of the Law, our Lord protests against them,
And when the jews (but chiefly the Pharisees) had so strangely degenerated in their Principles and Practises, from the great Design of the Law, our Lord protests against them,
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From which words I shall observe, First, Who these Pharisees were. Secondly, What this Leaven of theirs was, which our Saviour cautions his Disciples against.
From which words I shall observe, First, Who these Pharisees were. Secondly, What this Leaven of theirs was, which our Saviour cautions his Disciples against.
And then, thirdly, Consider how much of this sour Leaven is spread abroad amongst us, and give some Cautions against it. First, Who these Pharisees were:
And then, Thirdly, Consider how much of this sour Leaven is spread abroad among us, and give Some Cautions against it. First, Who these Pharisees were:
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They were a particular Sect, proudly affecting singular Opinions and Practises different from the other Jews, and such as were not enjoyn'd in the Law of Moses: The Name Pharisee is to seperate and divide;
They were a particular Sect, proudly affecting singular Opinions and Practises different from the other jews, and such as were not enjoined in the Law of Moses: The Name Pharisee is to separate and divide;
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Some were called the Sechemitical Pharisees; these made a Trade of Religion, and all their pretended Sanctity, was onely to vail their inward Villanies, that so they might the more demurely Cheat.
some were called the Chemical Pharisees; these made a Trade of Religion, and all their pretended Sanctity, was only to Vail their inward Villainies, that so they might the more demurely Cheat.
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Tho' concerning the Synagogue-Worship, there is probable Evidence, that the chief Sects among the Jews, and therefore the Pharisees, as one of them, had their distinct Assemblies:
Though Concerning the Synagogue worship, there is probable Evidence, that the chief Sects among the jews, and Therefore the Pharisees, as one of them, had their distinct Assemblies:
And 'tis certain, the Pharisees did reject the best of Men from their Synagogue-Communion, meerly for confessing that Jesus was the Christ, and becoming his Disciples.
And it's certain, the Pharisees did reject the best of Men from their Synagogue-Communion, merely for confessing that jesus was the christ, and becoming his Disciples.
for whereas the Daily Sacrifice in the Temple was a Burnt Offering, and therefore appointed for Expiation and Attonement, the Devotions of those who attended at the Hours of Prayer and Sacrifice, ought to be conformable thereunto;
for whereas the Daily Sacrifice in the Temple was a Burned Offering, and Therefore appointed for Expiation and Atonement, the Devotions of those who attended At the Hours of Prayer and Sacrifice, ought to be conformable thereunto;
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but the Pharisees Prayer there, as our Saviour describes it, had nothing in it of Humble Supplication for Mercy and Favour, but he thanks GOD that he was not as other men.
but the Pharisees Prayer there, as our Saviour describes it, had nothing in it of Humble Supplication for Mercy and Favour, but he thanks GOD that he was not as other men.
If any Covetousness, or Cruelty of more than ordinary Size was to be committed, they presently covered it with Corban, and were Deceivers of Men in the Name of God.
If any Covetousness, or Cruelty of more than ordinary Size was to be committed, they presently covered it with Corban, and were Deceivers of Men in the Name of God.
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The Pharisee stood, and prayed thus with himself; God, I thank thee, that I am not as other Men are, Extortioners, Ʋnjust, Adulterers, or even as this Publican.
The Pharisee stood, and prayed thus with himself; God, I thank thee, that I am not as other Men Are, Extortioners, Ʋnjust, Adulterers, or even as this Publican.
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Yet for all this, if we observe the Character our Saviour gives of them, we shall find them so far from being better, that they were worse than other Men;
Yet for all this, if we observe the Character our Saviour gives of them, we shall find them so Far from being better, that they were Worse than other Men;
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that thô they profest they were no Extortioners, yet they devour'd Widows Houses, and that for all their pretended outward Sanctity, they were within full of Extortion and Excess.
that though they professed they were no Extortioners, yet they devoured Widows Houses, and that for all their pretended outward Sanctity, they were within full of Extortion and Excess.
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They were far more nice, far more scrupulous in lesser things, than they were in those of greatest Moment, far more punctual in the Observance of their own Precepts and Institutions,
They were Far more Nicaenae, Far more scrupulous in lesser things, than they were in those of greatest Moment, Far more punctual in the Observance of their own Precepts and Institutions,
For what Law more Sacred and Indispensable, what more Natural and Agreeable to Humanity, than that which requires us to Honour our Parents, to Relieve and Assist them in their Necessities and Wants? Yet such was the Blindness of the Pharisees, that with respect to their unlawful Vow of Corban, they could without Regret dispence with the Law of God, in not honouring their Parents.
For what Law more Sacred and Indispensable, what more Natural and Agreeable to Humanity, than that which requires us to Honour our Parents, to Relieve and Assist them in their Necessities and Wants? Yet such was the Blindness of the Pharisees, that with respect to their unlawful Voelli of Corban, they could without Regret dispense with the Law of God, in not honouring their Parents.
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They were forward in binding heavy Burdens on other Mens shoulders, but were not willing themselves to stoop to the Duties of Subjection and Obedience.
They were forward in binding heavy Burdens on other Men's shoulders, but were not willing themselves to stoop to the Duties of Subjection and obedience.
for they were of a haughty and proud Spirit, and scorn'd to pay Respect to any Rule or Order, without it carried the Impress of their own Invention, looking upon themselves as the only Pious,
for they were of a haughty and proud Spirit, and scorned to pay Respect to any Rule or Order, without it carried the impress of their own Invention, looking upon themselves as the only Pious,
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as appears from their barbarous Cruelties under the Government of Alexandria, and especially in their being concern'd in prosecuting our Lord to death,
as appears from their barbarous Cruelties under the Government of Alexandria, and especially in their being concerned in prosecuting our Lord to death,
And so indeed they did, for the Proselites made by these Pharisees, became much worse than themselves, the Scholars far out-did their Masters in their wicked lives.
And so indeed they did, for the Proselytes made by these Pharisees, became much Worse than themselves, the Scholars Far outdid their Masters in their wicked lives.
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Thus having given some instances of the Hypocrisie of the Pharisees, I shall now proceed to consider how much of this sower Leaven is spread abroad amongst us,
Thus having given Some instances of the Hypocrisy of the Pharisees, I shall now proceed to Consider how much of this sour Leaven is spread abroad among us,
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yet I shall not strain Resemblances to make the Cases parallel, but only take notice of things as they really are, to observe how far there is a likeness to,
yet I shall not strain Resemblances to make the Cases parallel, but only take notice of things as they really Are, to observe how Far there is a likeness to,
or compliance with the Spirit of Pharisaism. And by the way give me leave to declare, that I cordially wish well to all Men of what Party or Perswasion soever;
or compliance with the Spirit of Pharisaism. And by the Way give me leave to declare, that I cordially wish well to all Men of what Party or Persuasion soever;
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an unexpected Party came behind, and I am afraid, still lies lurking to reward them with Joab 's Complement under the fifth Rib. Do we not daily hear them bespatter the purest Church in the Christian World, revile her whole Government, Discipline,
an unexpected Party Come behind, and I am afraid, still lies lurking to reward them with Joab is Compliment under the fifth Rib. Do we not daily hear them bespatter the Purest Church in the Christian World, revile her Whole Government, Discipline,
and Service, traduce her Clergy of every Rank and Order, and endeavour by all Arts and Slanders, to poison the World again with their old Pharisaical Leaven of Sedition and Faction.
and Service, traduce her Clergy of every Rank and Order, and endeavour by all Arts and Slanders, to poison the World again with their old Pharisaical Leaven of Sedition and Faction.
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Now shall we, whilst the Papists on one hand call us Hereticks, and charge us with Schism? and the Seperatists on the other hand (notwithstanding our late opposing the Romish Designs,
Now shall we, while the Papists on one hand call us Heretics, and charge us with Schism? and the Separatists on the other hand (notwithstanding our late opposing the Romish Designs,
Our Case with respect to that of the Church of Rome, is much like that of the Apostles, with regard to the Scribes and Pharisees, for when they professed the Christian Religion,
Our Case with respect to that of the Church of Rome, is much like that of the Apostles, with regard to the Scribes and Pharisees, for when they professed the Christian Religion,
And because we (as we ought) reject the Evil and Corrupt Romish Doctrines and Practises, which are all laid ( Pharisee like) in Hypocrisie, to maintain their own Grandeur,
And Because we (as we ought) reject the Evil and Corrupt Romish Doctrines and Practises, which Are all laid (Pharisee like) in Hypocrisy, to maintain their own Grandeur,
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and make good their Regalia Papae, they let flie their Anathema's in the various Canons of the Conventicle of Trent, and Annually (with all the Solemnities of a proud and malicious Zeal) Curse us in the Bull in Caenâ Domini. And tho' they at Rome keep to their publick Worship,
and make good their Regalia Pope, they let fly their Anathema's in the various Canonas of the Conventicle of Trent, and Annually (with all the Solemnities of a proud and malicious Zeal) Curse us in the Bull in Caenâ Domini. And though they At Room keep to their public Worship,
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for where they could not prevail by their Hypocrisie, when they had any Credit or Authority in the State, they made use of that (tho' after the most barbarous and inhumane manner) to proselite to their Party.
for where they could not prevail by their Hypocrisy, when they had any Credit or authority in the State, they made use of that (though After the most barbarous and inhumane manner) to proselyte to their Party.
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And do not the Romanists take the same Methods? Are not their chiefest Arguments drawn (where they have power) out of Bonner 's Logick, Fire and Faggot? Is it not by Bloody Inquisitions, Massacres, and Rebellions;
And do not the Romanists take the same Methods? are not their chiefest Arguments drawn (where they have power) out of Bonner is Logic, Fire and Faggot? Is it not by Bloody Inquisitions, Massacres, and Rebellions;
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if upon one Door there be an Excommunication, casting down to Hell all Transgressors, upon another you'll-see a Jubilee, or Pardon for all Transgressions;
if upon one Door there be an Excommunication, casting down to Hell all Transgressors, upon Another you'll-see a Jubilee, or Pardon for all Transgressions;
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Their promising of Pardon of Sin, upon condition of Performances unnecessary and insufficient, such as undertaking Pilgrimages to the Shrines of Saints, Visiting Churches, making War upon Infidels and Hereticks, contributing Money, repeating so many Ave Marie's and Pater Nosters, what are they but Religious Cheats? And thô they spare no pains,
Their promising of Pardon of since, upon condition of Performances unnecessary and insufficient, such as undertaking Pilgrimages to the Shrines of Saints, Visiting Churches, making War upon Infidels and Heretics, contributing Money, repeating so many Have Marie's and Pater Noster's, what Are they but Religious Cheats? And though they spare no pains,
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The next that falls under my consideration, are our Dissenting Parties at home; and 'tis strange we should have any such at this time of day amongst us;
The next that falls under my consideration, Are our Dissenting Parties At home; and it's strange we should have any such At this time of day among us;
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and they were envenom'd with an Opinion, That the Bishops and Clergy, nay, all the Members of the Church of England, were Popishly affected; and this Calumny how weak soever, was yet so unhappily strong,
and they were envenomed with an Opinion, That the Bishops and Clergy, nay, all the Members of the Church of England, were Popishly affected; and this Calumny how weak soever, was yet so unhappily strong,
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But now that the Fathers and Sons of this Church, have given (especially under the late Tryal) such good assurance to the contrary, we hoped, (as justly we might) that these Mis-representations would easily have been seen through,
But now that the Father's and Sons of this Church, have given (especially under the late Trial) such good assurance to the contrary, we hoped, (as justly we might) that these Misrepresentations would Easily have been seen through,
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For if there were any such Tincture of Popery, or Papistical Inclination in the Sons of the Church of England, as the Romanists have taught our Pretenders to a further Reformation to say and publish,
For if there were any such Tincture of Popery, or Papistical Inclination in the Sons of the Church of England, as the Romanists have taught our Pretenders to a further Reformation to say and publish,
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that this Church is still (thanks be to God, and their Sacred Majesties) the Ornament and the Apology, the Support and the Protection of all the Protestant Churches throughout the World:
that this Church is still (thanks be to God, and their Sacred Majesties) the Ornament and the Apology, the Support and the Protection of all the Protestant Churches throughout the World:
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They little think that they are but Journy-men to their and our worst Enemies the Jesuites, who drive a Trade of Divisions in Church and State, in hopes one day to sacrifice them both to their Revenge and Avarice.
They little think that they Are but Journeymen to their and our worst Enemies the Jesuits, who drive a Trade of Divisions in Church and State, in hope's one day to sacrifice them both to their Revenge and Avarice.
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yet such is the sottishness of too many amongst us, that notwithstanding all the Arguments that have been us'd, they are still resolv'd to be overreacht and abus'd by Men ingenuously wicked, are still as industrious Agents to spread abroad their Leaven of Separation, as ever.
yet such is the sottishness of too many among us, that notwithstanding all the Arguments that have been used, they Are still resolved to be overreached and abused by Men ingenuously wicked, Are still as Industria Agents to spread abroad their Leaven of Separation, as ever.
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And therefore my Reverend Brethren, (with submission I speak it) I think 'tis the Duty of every one of us, in our several Places and Cures, to Cautionize our People to be ware of them:
And Therefore my Reverend Brothers, (with submission I speak it) I think it's the Duty of every one of us, in our several Places and Cures, to Cautionize our People to be aware of them:
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and see how zealous they are to proselite to their several Parties, and how maliciously they Mis-figure us to the more weak and unwary, to draw them from our Communion.
and see how zealous they Are to proselyte to their several Parties, and how maliciously they Mis-figure us to the more weak and unwary, to draw them from our Communion.
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They cannot but acknowledge, (and some of the Ringleaders of them have done it in print) that we have all the Fundamentals of the true Religion, both in respect of Faith and Practise:
They cannot but acknowledge, (and Some of the Ringleaders of them have done it in print) that we have all the Fundamentals of the true Religion, both in respect of Faith and practice:
We agree in all Essentials with all the Protestant Churches of Christendom, as the Harmony of Confessions will satisfie every Man, who will be but at the pains to read them.
We agree in all Essentials with all the Protestant Churches of Christendom, as the Harmony of Confessions will satisfy every Man, who will be but At the pains to read them.
We add no Articles of our own making to the Apostles Creed, (as we know who do) nor do we snip one of the Ten Commandments, and then slit another to make up the number:
We add no Articles of our own making to the Apostles Creed, (as we know who doe) nor do we snip one of the Ten commandments, and then slit Another to make up the number:
What pretence can they then have, not to joyn Communion with us? If some things indifferent and uncommanded in Holy Writ, do make them divide from us of the Church of England, they must (for the very same reason) not only separate from all the Reformed Churches of Europe, but from themselves too, wherein some things must be indifferent.
What pretence can they then have, not to join Communion with us? If Some things indifferent and uncommanded in Holy Writ, do make them divide from us of the Church of England, they must (for the very same reason) not only separate from all the Reformed Churches of Europe, but from themselves too, wherein Some things must be indifferent.
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as they are both, they might soon be satisfied, that set Forms of Prayer have been the constant Practise of the Church of GOD in her Publick Worship, in all Ages, both Jew and Christian.
as they Are both, they might soon be satisfied, that Set Forms of Prayer have been the constant practice of the Church of GOD in her Public Worship, in all Ages, both Jew and Christian.
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and therefore to prevent all Divisions in the Church, and to avoid all ignorant, insignificant, and extravagant ways of expressing our Minds unto God in Prayer;
and Therefore to prevent all Divisions in the Church, and to avoid all ignorant, insignificant, and extravagant ways of expressing our Minds unto God in Prayer;
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as also that we might Communicate in each others Prayers, and reap the benefit of each others Fervency and Devotion, these were the great and weighty Reasons wherefore a set and standing Form of publick Prayer, has ever been prescribed and used in the Church.
as also that we might Communicate in each Others Prayers, and reap the benefit of each Others Fervency and Devotion, these were the great and weighty Reasons Wherefore a Set and standing From of public Prayer, has ever been prescribed and used in the Church.
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so our Modern Phnrisees make it a piece of their Religion, to bespatter and slander, despise and contemn the Persons and Commands of our Reverend Bishops, whom they ought to serve and obey in the Lord;
so our Modern Phnrisees make it a piece of their Religion, to bespatter and slander, despise and contemn the Persons and Commands of our Reverend Bishops, whom they ought to serve and obey in the Lord;
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And St. Jerom assures us, that 'twas the Judgment of the whole Christian World in his time, (that for avoiding of Schism and Heresies) it was necessary there should be one Bishop in every Diocess.
And Saint Jerome assures us, that 'twas the Judgement of the Whole Christian World in his time, (that for avoiding of Schism and Heresies) it was necessary there should be one Bishop in every Diocese.
But to come nearer home, the Learned Doctor Du Moulin wrote a Book to Vindicate the French Reformed Churches from being a Pattern to any Scottish or English Presbyterians to reject their Bishops, where he gives us also the severe Censures of Zanchy and Calvin against those who deny Obedience to their Lawful Bishops a Tester me Deo, says Zanchy, I protest before GOD and in my Conscience, that I hold them no better than Schismaticks, who account it a part of Reformation, to have no Bishops in the Church.
But to come nearer home, the Learned Doctor Du Moulin wrote a Book to Vindicate the French Reformed Churches from being a Pattern to any Scottish or English Presbyterians to reject their Bishops, where he gives us also the severe Censures of Zanchy and calvin against those who deny obedience to their Lawful Bishops a Tester me God, Says Zanchy, I protest before GOD and in my Conscience, that I hold them no better than Schismatics, who account it a part of Reformation, to have no Bishops in the Church.
and Presbytery itself is little else than a Multiplied Episcopacy, setting up a Diocesan in every Parish, only with the Addition of an Unparallelld Pride, and Insolency into the Bargain.
and Presbytery itself is little Else than a Multiplied Episcopacy, setting up a Diocesan in every Parish, only with the Addition of an Unparalleled Pride, and Insolency into the Bargain.
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for the same Arguments which the Presbyterians had fiercely used against the Bishops, were by the Independants unanswerably manag'd against themselves:
for the same Arguments which the Presbyterians had fiercely used against the Bishops, were by the Independents unanswerably managed against themselves:
and when they had pull'd down that which they maliciously call'd Babylon, the English Jerusalem, their Language was so divided, that they could none of them build a Babel of their own.
and when they had pulled down that which they maliciously called Babylon, the English Jerusalem, their Language was so divided, that they could none of them built a Babel of their own.
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as if the fiery Tongues, he appeared in, had been design'd for Incendiaries, and the Zeal, signified by those sacred Flames, could not be better exprest,
as if the fiery Tongues, he appeared in, had been designed for Incendiaries, and the Zeal, signified by those sacred Flames, could not be better expressed,
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in that their making long Prayers, and pretending to greater Mortification, Self-denial, and Contempt of the World, was only that they might the more easily and readily Defraud the Widdows and Orphans;
in that their making long Prayers, and pretending to greater Mortification, Self-denial, and Contempt of the World, was only that they might the more Easily and readily Defraud the Widows and Orphans;
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And our homebred Pharisees do not only imitate, but have out-done the Copy: for though they cry themselves up to be the great Lovers of the Life Eternal,
And our Homebred Pharisees do not only imitate, but have outdone the Copy: for though they cry themselves up to be the great Lovers of the Life Eternal,
and that though they give out, they are all upon the spur to the New Jerusalem, are yet for all their hast, (if they had the power in their hands) as ready to make a Halt again in Church Lands as ever.
and that though they give out, they Are all upon the spur to the New Jerusalem, Are yet for all their haste, (if they had the power in their hands) as ready to make a Halt again in Church Lands as ever.
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They are no Sabbath-Breakers or Swearers, (for those are Sins of no Profit) nor are they ordinarily drunk with Wine, without it be at another Man's charge,
They Are no Sabbath breakers or Swearers, (for those Are Sins of no Profit) nor Are they ordinarily drunk with Wine, without it be At Another Man's charge,
And does it not pass (with several of our Separatists) for a very confiderable piece of Religion, to speak contemptuously of others, to scorn a Priest, deride a Bishop, and mock a whole Profession.
And does it not pass (with several of our Separatists) for a very considerable piece of Religion, to speak contemptuously of Others, to scorn a Priest, deride a Bishop, and mock a Whole Profession.
if all that Heat which appears in them against the Persons of other Men were quencht, all that sour Leaven of theirs cast out, they would have very little to say for their being of any Religion:
if all that Heat which appears in them against the Persons of other Men were quenched, all that sour Leaven of theirs cast out, they would have very little to say for their being of any Religion:
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For if their Faith be observ'd by their Works, such as Patience, Humility, and Righteousness, those Graces wherein the Kingdom of GOD consists, you'll find them (without breach of Charity) far from being what they imagine themselves to be, namely, truly Pious.
For if their Faith be observed by their Works, such as Patience, Humility, and Righteousness, those Graces wherein the Kingdom of GOD consists, You'll find them (without breach of Charity) Far from being what they imagine themselves to be, namely, truly Pious.
and instead of looking upon themselves to be worse, (which I am sure every good Christian ought to do) they believe themselves to be better Men for so doing.
and instead of looking upon themselves to be Worse, (which I am sure every good Christian ought to do) they believe themselves to be better Men for so doing.
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and little Learning, of contemptable Education, and small Improvements, to separate from a Great and Admired Church, the Church of England, and from the Devotions of the same in her Publick Liturgies, all contrived by the Wisdom, directed by the Learning, embraced by the Piety, Established by the Authority of such a Nation, Confirmed by many Acts of Parliament,
and little Learning, of contemptible Education, and small Improvements, to separate from a Great and Admired Church, the Church of England, and from the Devotions of the same in her Public Liturgies, all contrived by the Wisdom, directed by the Learning, embraced by the Piety, Established by the authority of such a nation, Confirmed by many Acts of Parliament,
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Thus do our Modern Separatists run parallel with the old Pharisees; And give me leave to tell you, (my Reverend Brethren) that 'tis the Duty of every one of us, to Caution the People committed to our Care and Charge, to beware of their Leaven:
Thus do our Modern Separatists run parallel with the old Pharisees; And give me leave to tell you, (my Reverend Brothers) that it's the Duty of every one of us, to Caution the People committed to our Care and Charge, to beware of their Leaven:
But if instead of this, they study to raise their old Devil of Sedition again in the likeness of a Prophet, are still as active to spread abroad their sour Leaven,
But if instead of this, they study to raise their old devil of Sedition again in the likeness of a Prophet, Are still as active to spread abroad their sour Leaven,
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and endeavour (as much as in us lies) to lay open their Delusions, that they may not be twice poison'd (by these Mountebanks in Divinity) in less than one Age.
and endeavour (as much as in us lies) to lay open their Delusions, that they may not be twice poisoned (by these Mountebanks in Divinity) in less than one Age.
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And for you my worthy Brethren of the other Cloth, I hope a few Motives will perswade you to beware, especially if you please to remember, into what a sad Condition this Leaven of Hypocrisie once moulded this flourishing Church and Nation:
And for you my worthy Brothers of the other Cloth, I hope a few Motives will persuade you to beware, especially if you please to Remember, into what a sad Condition this Leaven of Hypocrisy once moulded this flourishing Church and nation:
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In short, to this alone we owe the Legion not only of Creeds of Dogmatizings here amongst us, (since the Year 41. in especial manner) but even of Skepticism, Apostasie, and Atheism.
In short, to this alone we owe the Legion not only of Creeds of Dogmatizings Here among us, (since the Year 41. in especial manner) but even of Skepticism, Apostasy, and Atheism.
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and I heartily wish that I were but as able, as from the bottom of my Soul I am willing, to perswade them to joyn with us in the Publick Worship of God:
and I heartily wish that I were but as able, as from the bottom of my Soul I am willing, to persuade them to join with us in the Public Worship of God:
and burning in Heats one against another, do yet agree against the Protestants, what should hinder all sorts of Protestants, the English especially (however divided in Opinions) from meeting together,
and burning in Heats one against Another, do yet agree against the Protestants, what should hinder all sorts of Protestants, the English especially (however divided in Opinions) from meeting together,
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and make up all our Breaches, that so we may Serve him with one Mind and one Mouth, to the Glory of his Holy Name, the Good of his Church, the Honour of Their Sacred Majesties,
and make up all our Breaches, that so we may Serve him with one Mind and one Mouth, to the Glory of his Holy Name, the Good of his Church, the Honour of Their Sacred Majesties,
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