Clerus Domini, or, A discourse of the divine institution, necessity, sacredness, and separation of the office ministerial together with the nature and manner of its power and operation : written by the special command of King Charles the First / by Jer. Taylor.
And since there is in Ceremonies so great indifferency, there being no antecedent Law to determine their practice, nothing in their nature to make them originally necessary, they grow into a Custom or a Law, according as they are capable.
And since there is in Ceremonies so great indifferency, there being no antecedent Law to determine their practice, nothing in their nature to make them originally necessary, they grow into a Custom or a Law, according as they Are capable.
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For if a wise Prince, or Governour, or a Nation, or a famous family, hath chosen rites of common Religion, such as were consonant to the Analogy of his duty, expressive of his sence, decent in the expression, grave in the form,
For if a wise Prince, or Governor, or a nation, or a famous family, hath chosen Rites of Common Religion, such as were consonant to the Analogy of his duty, expressive of his sense, decent in the expression, grave in the from,
Thus the Jews and the Gentiles used white garments in their holy offices, and the Christians thought it reasonable enough from so united example to do so too.
Thus the jews and the Gentiles used white garments in their holy Offices, and the Christians Thought it reasonable enough from so united Exampl to do so too.
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The Gentile-Priests were forbid to touch a dead body, to eat leavened bread, to mingle with secular imployments during their attendance in holy offices;
The Gentile-Priests were forbid to touch a dead body, to eat leavened bred, to mingle with secular employments during their attendance in holy Offices;
And Tertullian complains of the Devils craft, who by imitating the Christian rites reconciled mens minds with that compliance to a more charitable opinion of the Gentile superstition.
And Tertullian complains of the Devils craft, who by imitating the Christian Rites reconciled men's minds with that compliance to a more charitable opinion of the Gentile Superstition.
The Devil intending to draw the professors of truth to his own portion, or to preserve his own in the same fetters he first put upon them, imitates the rites of our Religion, adopting them into his superstition.
The devil intending to draw the professors of truth to his own portion, or to preserve his own in the same fetters he First put upon them, imitates the Rites of our Religion, adopting them into his Superstition.
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that what Christians love and the world commends in them, being adopted into the rituals of Idolatry, may allure some with the beauty and fair imagery,
that what Christians love and the world commends in them, being adopted into the rituals of Idolatry, may allure Some with the beauty and fair imagery,
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And thus also all wise men that intended to perswade others to their religion, did it by retaining as much as they innocently could of the other, that the change might not be too violent,
And thus also all wise men that intended to persuade Others to their Religion, did it by retaining as much as they innocently could of the other, that the change might not be too violent,
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The Gentiles offered first-fruits to their gods, and their tithes to Hercules, kept vigils and anniversaries, forbad marriages without the consent of Parents, and clandestine contracts;
The Gentiles offered Firstfruits to their God's, and their Tithes to Hercules, kept vigils and Anniversaries, forbade marriages without the consent of Parents, and clandestine contracts;
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but it must either be a Command which God hath given to all the world: (and so Socrates in Xenophon, Quod ab omnibus gentibus observatum est, id non nisi à Deo sancitum esse dicendum est) or a tradition,
but it must either be a Command which God hath given to all the world: (and so Socrates in Xenophon, Quod ab omnibus gentibus observatum est, id non nisi à God sancitum esse Dicendum est) or a tradition,
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because reason and a very common tradition have made almost all the world consent in these two things, that we must abstain from the mixtures of our nearest kindred,
Because reason and a very Common tradition have made almost all the world consent in these two things, that we must abstain from the mixtures of our nearest kindred,
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for there are some men which have lost all humanity:) but these two great Instances are not attested with so universal a tradition and practice of the world,
for there Are Some men which have lost all humanity:) but these two great Instances Are not attested with so universal a tradition and practice of the world,
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For in some nations they have married their sisters, so did the Magi among the Persians: NONLATINALPHABET, says Tatianus in Clemens Alexandrinus, and Bardisanes Syrus in Eusebius. And the Greeks worshipped Hercules by railing,
For in Some Nations they have married their Sisters, so did the Magi among the Persians:, Says Tatianus in Clemens Alexandrian, and Bardisanes Syrus in Eusebius. And the Greeks worshipped Hercules by railing,
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and therefore besides that it is a recession from the customs of mankind, and charges us with the dis-respect of all the world (which is an incuriousness next to infinite) it is also a doing against that which all the reason of all the wise men of the world have chosen antecedently,
and Therefore beside that it is a recession from the customs of mankind, and charges us with the disrespect of all the world (which is an incuriousness next to infinite) it is also a doing against that which all the reason of all the wise men of the world have chosen antecedently,
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But a common person ministring, was so near a circumstance, and was so mingled with the action, that since that material part and exterior actions of Religion could be acted and personated by any man, there was scarce any thing left to make it religious,
But a Common person ministering, was so near a circumstance, and was so mingled with the actium, that since that material part and exterior actions of Religion could be acted and personated by any man, there was scarce any thing left to make it religious,
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but all these are made common by a common person, and therefore without a distinction of persons have not a natural and reasonable distinction of solemnity and exterior religion.
but all these Are made Common by a Common person, and Therefore without a distinction of Persons have not a natural and reasonable distinction of solemnity and exterior Religion.
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For since all means must have some equality or proportion towards their end, that they may of their own being or by institution be symbolical, it is but reasonable that by elevated and sublimed instruments we should be promoted towards an end supernatural and divine;
For since all means must have Some equality or proportion towards their end, that they may of their own being or by Institution be symbolical, it is but reasonable that by elevated and sublimed Instruments we should be promoted towards an end supernatural and divine;
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now besides, that of all the instruments of distinction, the Person is the most principal and apt for the honour of Religion (and to make our Religion honourable is part of the Religion it self) it is also apt for the uses of it, such as are, preserving the rights, ordering, decent ministration, dispensing the laws of Religion, judging causes, ceremonies and accidents;
now beside, that of all the Instruments of distinction, the Person is the most principal and apt for the honour of Religion (and to make our Religion honourable is part of the Religion it self) it is also apt for the uses of it, such as Are, preserving the rights, ordering, decent ministration, dispensing the laws of Religion, judging Causes, ceremonies and accidents;
an assignment in reason must be made of certain persons, whose calling must be holy, and their persons taught to be holy, by such a solemn and religious assignment;
an assignment in reason must be made of certain Persons, whose calling must be holy, and their Persons taught to be holy, by such a solemn and religious assignment;
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that those persons being made higher than the people by their Calling and Religion, and yet our brethren in Nature, may be intermedial between God and the people,
that those Persons being made higher than the people by their Calling and Religion, and yet our brothers in Nature, may be intermedial between God and the people,
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This last depends upon Gods own act and designation, and therefore must afterwards be proved by testimonies of his own, that he hath accepted such persons to such purposes;
This last depends upon God's own act and designation, and Therefore must afterwards be proved by testimonies of his own, that he hath accepted such Persons to such Purposes;
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but the former part we our selves are taught by natural reason, by the rules of proportion, by the honour we owe unto Religion, by the hopes of our own advantages,
but the former part we our selves Are taught by natural reason, by the rules of proportion, by the honour we owe unto Religion, by the hope's of our own advantages,
And that all the world hath done prudently in this, we are confirmed by Gods own act, who knowing it was most agreeable, not only to the constitution of Religion,
And that all the world hath done prudently in this, we Are confirmed by God's own act, who knowing it was most agreeable, not only to the constitution of Religion,
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O Lord God, who because mans nature cannot of it self approach to thy glorious Deity, hast appointed Masters and Teachers of the same passions with our selves, whom thou hast placed in thy throne, viz. in the ministery of the kingdom, to bring sacrifices and oblations in behalf of thy people, &c. And indeed if the greatness of an imployment separates persons from the vulgus, either we must think the immediate offices of Religion and the entercourse with God to be the meanest of imployments,
Oh Lord God, who Because men nature cannot of it self approach to thy glorious Deity, hast appointed Masters and Teachers of the same passion with our selves, whom thou hast placed in thy throne, viz. in the Ministry of the Kingdom, to bring Sacrifices and Oblations in behalf of thy people, etc. And indeed if the greatness of an employment separates Persons from the vulgus, either we must think the immediate Offices of Religion and the intercourse with God to be the Meanest of employments,
And thus it was amongst the Jews and Gentiles before Christ's time, amongst whom they not only separated persons for the service of their gods respectively,
And thus it was among the jews and Gentiles before Christ's time, among whom they not only separated Persons for the service of their God's respectively,
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Among the Jews, the Priesthood was so honourable, that although the expectation which each Tribe had of the Messias was reason enough to make them observe the law of distinct marriages,
Among the jews, the Priesthood was so honourable, that although the expectation which each Tribe had of the Messias was reason enough to make them observe the law of distinct marriages,
yet it was permitted to the Tribe of Levi to marry with the Kingly Tribe of Iudah, that they also might have the honour and portion of the Messias's most glorious generation;
yet it was permitted to the Tribe of Levi to marry with the Kingly Tribe of Iudah, that they also might have the honour and portion of the Messias's most glorious generation;
and for the Priesthood of Aaron it was NONLATINALPHABET, saith Philo, a Celestial honour, not an earthly, a heavenly possession, and it grew so high and was so naturalized into that Nation to honour their Priests and mystick persons, that they made it the pretence of their Wars and mutinies against their Conquerors.
and for the Priesthood of Aaron it was, Says Philo, a Celestial honour, not an earthly, a heavenly possession, and it grew so high and was so naturalized into that nation to honour their Priests and mystic Persons, that they made it the pretence of their Wars and mutinies against their Conquerors.
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Honor sacerdotii firmamentum potentiae assumebatur, saith Tacitus, speaking of their wars against Antiochus; The honour of their Priesthood was the strength of their cause,
Honour Sacerdotii firmamentum potentiae assumebatur, Says Tacitus, speaking of their wars against Antiochus; The honour of their Priesthood was the strength of their cause,
and the Elders, and the Synagogue, should go in and out, that is, should commence and finish their greatest and most solemn actions at the voice and command of the Priest;
and the Elders, and the Synagogue, should go in and out, that is, should commence and finish their greatest and most solemn actions At the voice and command of the Priest;
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and some of them were High Priests, which dignity they esteemed higher than their Royal purple, believing that Priesthood to be greater than the Kingdom,
and Some of them were High Priests, which dignity they esteemed higher than their Royal purple, believing that Priesthood to be greater than the Kingdom,
And this great estimate of the Ministers of their Religion derived it self from the Jews unto their enemies the Philistines, that dwelt upon their skirts;
And this great estimate of the Ministers of their Religion derived it self from the jews unto their enemies the philistines, that dwelled upon their skirts;
insomuch that in the hill of God where there was a garison of the Philistines, there was also a colledge of the Prophets newly instituted by Samuel (from whom because he was their founder S. Peter reckoned the ordinary descent from Samuel) unharmed and undisturbed,
insomuch that in the hill of God where there was a garrison of the philistines, there was also a college of the prophets newly instituted by Samuel (from whom Because he was their founder S. Peter reckoned the ordinary descent from Samuel) unharmed and undisturbed,
there it was where Sauls messengers, and Saul himself turned Prophets, that they might estimate the place and preserve its priviledge, himself becoming one of their society.
there it was where Saul's messengers, and Saul himself turned prophets, that they might estimate the place and preserve its privilege, himself becoming one of their society.
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Thus the Cretians did to their Priests and to the NONLATINALPHABET, the persons who were appointed for burial of the dead, the same with NONLATINALPHABET,
Thus the Cretians did to their Priests and to the, the Persons who were appointed for burial of the dead, the same with,
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and therefore it grew up into a proverb, when they intended to express a most destructive and unnatural war, NONLATINALPHABET, not so much as the Priests that carried fire before the Army did escape;
and Therefore it grew up into a proverb, when they intended to express a most destructive and unnatural war,, not so much as the Priests that carried fire before the Army did escape;
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The Gentiles having once separated their Priests, and affixed them to the ministeries of religion, thought nothing great enough either to express the dignity of their imployment,
The Gentiles having once separated their Priests, and affixed them to the ministeries of Religion, Thought nothing great enough either to express the dignity of their employment,
or good enough to do honour to their persons, and it is largely discoursed of by Cicero, in the case of the Roman Augures, Maximum autem & praestantissimum in Rep. jus est Augurum, cum est authoritati conjunctum;
or good enough to do honour to their Persons, and it is largely discoursed of by Cicero, in the case of the Roman Augurs, Maximum autem & praestantissimum in Rep. jus est Augurum, cum est authoritati conjunctum;
Quid enim majus est, si de jure quaerimus, quàm posse à summis imperiis & summis potestatibus comitia tollere? concilia vel instituta dimittere, vel habita rescindere? Quid magnificentius quàm posse decernere, ut migistratu se abdicent consules? quid religiosius quàm cum populo, cum plebe agendi jus aut dare aut non dare? It was a vast power these men had, to be in proportion to their greatest honour: they had power of bidding and dissolving publick meetings, of indicting solemnities of religion;
Quid enim Majus est, si de jure Seeking, quàm posse à Summis imperiis & Summis potestatibus comitia tollere? Concilia vel Instituta Dimittere, vel Habita rescindere? Quid magnificentius quàm posse decernere, ut migistratu se abdicent Consuls? quid religiosius quàm cum populo, cum plebe agendi jus Or Dare Or non Dare? It was a vast power these men had, to be in proportion to their greatest honour: they had power of bidding and dissolving public meetings, of indicting solemnities of Religion;
and Communities of men, and they verified the saying of Tacitus, Deum munere summum pontificem, etiam summum hominem esse, non aemulatione, non odio, aut privatis affectionibus obnoxium.
and Communities of men, and they verified the saying of Tacitus, God munere summum Pontifex, etiam summum hominem esse, non Emulation, non odio, Or privatis affectionibus obnoxium.
and that I may use the expression of Tacitus, Utque glisceret dignatio sacerdotum, (for all the great traverses of the Republick were in their disposing) atque ipsis promptior animus foret ad capessendas ceremonias, the very lower institutions of their Religion were set up with the marks of special laws and priviledges;
and that I may use the expression of Tacitus, Utque glisceret dignatio Sacerdotum, (for all the great traverses of the Republic were in their disposing) atque Ipse promptior animus foret ad capessendas Ceremonies, the very lower institutions of their Religion were Set up with the marks of special laws and privileges;
Amongst the Ethiopians the Priests gave laws to their Princes, and they used their power sometimes to the ruine of their Kings, till they were justly removed;
among the Ethiopians the Priests gave laws to their Princes, and they used their power sometime to the ruin of their Kings, till they were justly removed;
and for the Magi of Persia and India, Strabo reports, NONLATINALPHABET, they conversed with Kings, meaning they were their Counsellors and Guides of their consciences.
and for the Magi of Persiam and India, Strabo reports,, they conversed with Kings, meaning they were their Counsellors and Guides of their Consciences.
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And Herodotus in Eustathius tells us of the NONLATINALPHABET, the divine order of Prophets or Priests in Delphos: NONLATINALPHABET, they did eat of the publick provisions together with Kings.
And Herodotus in Eustathius tells us of the, the divine order of prophets or Priests in Delphos:, they did eat of the public provisions together with Kings.
NOW if Christian Religion should do otherwise than all the world hath done, either it must be because the rites of Christianity are of no mystery and secret dispensation,
NOW if Christian Religion should do otherwise than all the world hath done, either it must be Because the Rites of Christianity Are of no mystery and secret Dispensation,
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and both so unreasonable and unnatural, that if we separate not certain persons for the ministeries of Christianity, we must consess we have the worst Religion,
and both so unreasonable and unnatural, that if we separate not certain Persons for the ministeries of Christianity, we must confess we have the worst Religion,
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When Christ had chosen to himself twelve Apostles, and was drawing now to the last scene of his life, he furnished them with commissions and abilities to constitute and erect a Church,
When christ had chosen to himself twelve Apostles, and was drawing now to the last scene of his life, he furnished them with commissions and abilities to constitute and erect a Church,
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they might personally be with him until the end of the world, but he could not be here with them, who after a short course run, was to go hence, and be no more seen:
they might personally be with him until the end of the world, but he could not be Here with them, who After a short course run, was to go hence, and be no more seen:
I instance first in the power of binding and loosing, remitting and retaining sins, which Christ gave them together with his breathing on them the holy Spirit,
I instance First in the power of binding and losing, remitting and retaining Sins, which christ gave them together with his breathing on them the holy Spirit,
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and a legation, and a special Commission, as appears in S. Iohn; which power, what sence soever it admits of, could not expire with the persons of the Apostles,
and a legation, and a special Commission, as appears in S. John; which power, what sense soever it admits of, could not expire with the Persons of the Apostles,
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unless the succeeding ages of the Church had no discipline, or government, no scandals to be removed, no weak persons offended, no corrupt members to be cut off, no hereticks rejected, no sins, or no pardon;
unless the succeeding ages of the Church had no discipline, or government, no scandals to be removed, no weak Persons offended, no corrupt members to be Cut off, no Heretics rejected, no Sins, or no pardon;
NONLATINALPHABET. [ NONLATINALPHABET, To these ] only, pardon is to be dispensed without the ministery of the Priest, To these ] who were NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, sacrificers,
. [, To these ] only, pardon is to be dispensed without the Ministry of the Priest, To these ] who were, sacrificers,
which therefore must remain with the Apostles for ever, that is, with their persons first, and then with the NONLATINALPHABET, with their successors; because the Church needs it for ever;
which Therefore must remain with the Apostles for ever, that is, with their Persons First, and then with the, with their Successors; Because the Church needs it for ever;
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God hath reconciled us to himself by Christ Iesus, and hath given to us the ministery of reconciliation; and it follows, now then we are Embassadors for Christ.
God hath reconciled us to himself by christ Iesus, and hath given to us the Ministry of reconciliation; and it follows, now then we Are ambassadors for christ.
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The ministery of reconciliation, is an appropriate ministery; It is committed to us; we are Embassadors, it is appropriate by vertue of Christs mission, and legation.
The Ministry of reconciliation, is an Appropriate Ministry; It is committed to us; we Are ambassadors, it is Appropriate by virtue of Christ mission, and legation.
And that this also descended lower, we have the testimony of S. Iames, who advises the sick person to send for the Elders of the Church, that they may pray over him;
And that this also descended lower, we have the testimony of S. James, who advises the sick person to send for the Elders of the Church, that they may pray over him;
and that after these preparatives, and in this ministery, his sins may be forgiven him. Now that this power fell into succession, this instance proves;
and that After these preparatives, and in this Ministry, his Sins may be forgiven him. Now that this power fell into succession, this instance Proves;
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as it was an office extraordinary, circumstantionate, definite, and to expire, all that, was promised should descend upon them after Christs ascension,
as it was an office extraordinary, circumstantionate, definite, and to expire, all that, was promised should descend upon them After Christ Ascension,
and was verified in Pentecost; for to that purpose to bring all things to their mind, all of Christs Doctrine and all that was necessary of his life and miracles,
and was verified in Pentecost; for to that purpose to bring all things to their mind, all of Christ Doctrine and all that was necessary of his life and Miracles,
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and a power from above to enable them to speak boldly and learnedly, and with tongues, all that, besides the other parts of ordinary power, was given them ten days after the Ascension.
and a power from above to enable them to speak boldly and learnedly, and with tongues, all that, beside the other parts of ordinary power, was given them ten days After the Ascension.
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and this mission with such a power, was their ordinary mission, a sending them as ordinary Pastors and Curates of Souls, with a power to govern (binding and loosing can mean no less:
and this mission with such a power, was their ordinary mission, a sending them as ordinary Pastors and Curates of Souls, with a power to govern (binding and losing can mean no less:
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and they were the words of the promise) with a power to minister reconciliation: (for so Saint Paul expounds remitting and retaining) which two were the great hinges of the Gospel, the one to invite and collect a Church, the other to govern it;
and they were the words of the promise) with a power to minister reconciliation: (for so Saint Paul expounds remitting and retaining) which two were the great hinges of the Gospel, the one to invite and collect a Church, the other to govern it;
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For since the holy Ghost was now actually given to these purposes here expressed, and yet in order to all their extraordinaries and temporary needs was promised to descend after this, there is no collection from hence more reasonable,
For since the holy Ghost was now actually given to these Purposes Here expressed, and yet in order to all their extraordinaries and temporary needs was promised to descend After this, there is no collection from hence more reasonable,
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In attestation of all which, who please may see the united testimony of S. Cyril, S. Chrysostome, S. Ambrose, S. Gregory and the Author of the questions of the old and new Testament, who unless by their calling shall rather be called persons interess'd,
In attestation of all which, who please may see the united testimony of S. Cyril, S. Chrysostom, S. Ambrose, S. Gregory and the Author of the questions of the old and new Testament, who unless by their calling shall rather be called Persons interessed,
and their successors for ever, and that therefore as Christ in the first donation, so also some Churches in the tradition of that power used the same form of words, intending the collation of the same power,
and their Successors for ever, and that Therefore as christ in the First donation, so also Some Churches in the tradition of that power used the same from of words, intending the collation of the same power,
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I end this with the counsel S. Augustine gives to all publick penitents, Veniat ad Antistites, per quos illis in Ecclesia claves ministrantur, & à praepositis sacrorum accipiant satisfactionis suae modum, let them come to the Presidents of Religion by whom the Keys are ministred,
I end this with the counsel S. Augustine gives to all public penitents, Veniat and Antistites, per quos illis in Ecclesia claves ministrantur, & à praepositis Sacred Accipiant satisfactionis suae modum, let them come to the Presidents of Religion by whom the Keys Are ministered,
All power is given to me in Heaven and in Earth, Go ye therefore and teach all Nations, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always,
All power is given to me in Heaven and in Earth, Go you Therefore and teach all nations, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always,
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so he had power to make deputations accordingly [ Go ye therefore, ] implying that the sending them to this purpose was an issue of his power, either because the authorizing certain persons was an act of power,
so he had power to make deputations accordingly [ Go you Therefore, ] implying that the sending them to this purpose was an issue of his power, either Because the authorizing certain Persons was an act of power,
And the wiser persons of the world have always understood, that a power of teaching was a Presidency and Authority; for since all dominion is naturally founded in the understanding;
And the Wiser Persons of the world have always understood, that a power of teaching was a Presidency and authority; for since all dominion is naturally founded in the understanding;
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although civil government accidentally, and by inevitable publick necessity relies upon other titles, yet where the greatest understanding and power of teaching is, there is a natural preheminence and superiority eatenus, that is, according to the proportion of the excellency;
although civil government accidentally, and by inevitable public necessity relies upon other titles, yet where the greatest understanding and power of teaching is, there is a natural pre-eminence and superiority Eatenus, that is, according to the proportion of the excellency;
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but because it is a submission of the most imperious faculty we have, even of that faculty which when we are removed from our Tutors, is submitted to none but God;
but Because it is a submission of the most imperious faculty we have, even of that faculty which when we Are removed from our Tutors, is submitted to none but God;
and therefore so long as we are under Tutors and Instructors, we give to them that duty, in the succession of which claim, none can succeed but God himself,
and Therefore so long as we Are under Tutors and Instructors, we give to them that duty, in the succession of which claim, none can succeed but God himself,
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and they were therefore fitted with an infallible spirit, and grew to be so authentick that their determination was the last address of all inquiries in questions of Christianity:
and they were Therefore fitted with an infallible Spirit, and grew to be so authentic that their determination was the last address of all inquiries in questions of Christianity:
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and those whom they sent out upon the same errand, according to the proportion and excellency of their spirit, had also a degree of superiority and eminency;
and those whom they sent out upon the same errand, according to the proportion and excellency of their Spirit, had also a degree of superiority and eminency;
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and therefore they who were NONLATINALPHABET, Labourers in the word and doctrine, were also NONLATINALPHABET, Presbyters that were Presidents and Rulers of the Church;
and Therefore they who were, Labourers in the word and Doctrine, were also, Presbyters that were Presidents and Rulers of the Church;
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and this eminency is for ever to be retained according as the unskilfulness of the Disciple retains him in the form of Catechumens; or as the excellency of the instructor still keeps the distance;
and this eminency is for ever to be retained according as the unskilfulness of the Disciple retains him in the from of Catechumens; or as the excellency of the instructor still keeps the distance;
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and positive authority, to which all those persons are for orders sake to submit, who possibly in respect of their personal abilities might be exempt from that authority.
and positive Authority, to which all those Persons Are for order sake to submit, who possibly in respect of their personal abilities might be exempt from that Authority.
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Ego enim quid aliud munificentiae adhibere potui, ut studia, ut sic dixerim, in umbra educata è quibus claritudo venit, said Seneca to Nero. And Aristotle, and A. Gellius affirm, that not only excellency of extraction,
Ego enim quid Aliud munificentiae adhibere potui, ut Studia, ut sic dixerim, in umbra educata è quibus claritudo venit, said Senecca to Nero. And Aristotle, and A. Gellius affirm, that not only excellency of extraction,
and therefore the Lawyers say, that if a legacy be given pauperi nobili, the executors ▪ if they please, may give it to a Doctor. I only make this use of it, that they who are by publick designation appointed to teach, are also appointed in some sence to govern them:
and Therefore the Lawyers say, that if a legacy be given pauperi nobili, the Executors ▪ if they please, may give it to a Doctor. I only make this use of it, that they who Are by public designation appointed to teach, Are also appointed in Some sense to govern them:
then they who are professors of learning, and appointed to be publick teachers, are also set above their disciples as far as the Chair is above the Area or floor, that is, in that very relation of teachers and scholars:
then they who Are professors of learning, and appointed to be public Teachers, Are also Set above their Disciples as Far as the Chair is above the Area or floor, that is, in that very Relation of Teachers and Scholars:
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and it concludes, that the authority of Preaching is more than the faculty, that it includes power and presidency, that therefore a separation of persons is ex abundanti inferred,
and it concludes, that the Authority of Preaching is more than the faculty, that it includes power and presidency, that Therefore a separation of Persons is ex abundanti inferred,
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Now that here was a plain separation of some persons for this ministery, I shall not need to prove by any other argument besides the words of the Commission;
Now that Here was a plain separation of Some Persons for this Ministry, I shall not need to prove by any other argument beside the words of the Commission;
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save only that this may be added, that here was more necessary, than a commission; great abilities, special assistances, extraordinary and divine knowledge, and understanding the mysteries of the kingdom;
save only that this may be added, that Here was more necessary, than a commission; great abilities, special assistances, extraordinary and divine knowledge, and understanding the Mysteres of the Kingdom;
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so that these abilities were separations enough of the persons, and designation of the officers; But this may possibly become the difficulty of the question;
so that these abilities were separations enough of the Persons, and designation of the Officers; But this may possibly become the difficulty of the question;
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and the disciples themselves start up Doctors, and women prayed and prophesied, and Priscilla sate in the Chair with her husband Aquila, and Apollos sate at their feet;
and the Disciples themselves start up Doctors, and women prayed and prophesied, and Priscilla sat in the Chair with her husband Aquila, and Apollos sat At their feet;
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and that all persons were capable of that blessing in their several proportions, and that Christianity did descend from God were ex abundanti proved by those extraregular dispensations:
and that all Persons were capable of that blessing in their several proportions, and that Christianity did descend from God were ex abundanti proved by those extraregular dispensations:
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2. These gifts were given extra-regularly: but yet with some difference of persons: for all did not prophesie, nor all interpret, nor all speak with tongues:
2. These Gifts were given extra-regularly: but yet with Some difference of Persons: for all did not prophesy, nor all interpret, nor all speak with tongues:
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and of Lay-men I remember not one, but Aquila and Agabus: and these will be but too straight an argument to blend a whole Order of men in a popular and vulgar indiscrimination.
and of Laymen I Remember not one, but Aquila and Agabus: and these will be but too straight an argument to blend a Whole Order of men in a popular and Vulgar indiscrimination.
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Speaking in the Church was part of an ordinary power, to which not only ability but authority also and commission are required. That was clearly one separation;
Speaking in the Church was part of an ordinary power, to which not only ability but Authority also and commission Are required. That was clearly one separation;
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O Episcope, impones ei manus praesentibus Presbyteris, Diaconis & Diaconissis, & dices, Respice super hanc famulam tuam; so it is in the constitutions Apostolical under the name of S. Clement: By which it should seem they were ordained for some Ecclesiastical ministery;
Oh Episcope, impones ei manus praesentibus Presbyters, Diaconis & Diaconissis, & dices, Respice super hanc famulam tuam; so it is in the constitutions Apostolical under the name of S. Clement: By which it should seem they were ordained for Some Ecclesiastical Ministry;
which is also more credible by those words of Tertullian, Quantae igitur & quae in Eccles•is ordinari solent, quae Deo nubere maluerunt? And Sozomen tells of Olympias, Hanc enim, cum genere esset nobilissimo, quamvis juvenculam, ex quo vidua facta erat,
which is also more credible by those words of Tertullian, How large igitur & Quae in Eccles•is ordinari solent, Quae God nubere maluerunt? And Sozomen tells of Olympias, Hanc enim, cum genere esset nobilissimo, Quamvis juvenculam, ex quo vidua facta erat,
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unless they did prevaricate the Apostolical rule, given to the Corinthian and Ephesian Churches: And therefore though Olympias was an excellent person, yet she was no preacher;
unless they did prevaricate the Apostolical Rule, given to the Corinthian and Ephesian Churches: And Therefore though Olympias was an excellent person, yet she was no preacher;
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but these Deaconesses after the Apostolical age, were the same with the NONLATINALPHABET, the good women, that did domestick offices and minister to the temporal necessity of the Churches in the days of the Apostles;
but these Deaconesses After the Apostolical age, were the same with the, the good women, that did domestic Offices and minister to the temporal necessity of the Churches in the days of the Apostles;
So we have certain testimony from Antiquity, whence the objection comes. For so the Nicene Council expresly: NONLATINALPHABET, &c. NONLATINALPHABET. Deaconesses are to be reckoned in the Laity, because they have no imposition of hands, viz. for any spiritual office.
So we have certain testimony from Antiquity, whence the objection comes. For so the Nicene Council expressly:, etc.. Deaconesses Are to be reckoned in the Laity, Because they have no imposition of hands, viz. for any spiritual office.
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For they had imposition of hands in some places to temporal administrations about the Church, and a solemn benediction, but nothing of the NONLATINALPHABET;
For they had imposition of hands in Some places to temporal administrations about the Church, and a solemn benediction, but nothing of the;
And in this sence it was, that S. Ambrose reckons it amongst the Heresies of the Cataphrygians, that they ordained their Deaconesses, viz. to spiritual ministeries;
And in this sense it was, that S. Ambrose reckons it among the Heresies of the Cataphrygians, that they ordained their Deaconesses, viz. to spiritual ministeries;
And as for the men who had gifts extraordinary of the Spirit, although they were permitted at first in the Corinthian Church (before there was a Bishop,
And as for the men who had Gifts extraordinary of the Spirit, although they were permitted At First in the Corinthian Church (before there was a Bishop,
and it is more agreeable to the usual dispensation that the prophets of ordinary ministery, though now extraordinarily assisted, should prophesie in publick;
and it is more agreeable to the usual Dispensation that the Prophets of ordinary Ministry, though now extraordinarily assisted, should prophesy in public;
but however, when these extraordinaries did cease, if they were common persons, they had no pretence to invade the Chair (nor, that we find, ever did:) for an ordinary ability to speak was never any warrant to disturb an order;
but however, when these extraordinaries did cease, if they were Common Persons, they had no pretence to invade the Chair (nor, that we find, ever did:) for an ordinary ability to speak was never any warrant to disturb an order;
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To be able to perform an office, though it may be a fair disposition to make the person capable to receive it orderly, yet it does not actually invest him;
To be able to perform an office, though it may be a fair disposition to make the person capable to receive it orderly, yet it does not actually invest him;
And I doubt not but in the Jewish religion there were many persons as able to pray as their Priests, who yet were wiser than to refuse the Priests advocation apud Deum, and reciting offices in behalf of the people:
And I doubt not but in the Jewish Religion there were many Persons as able to pray as their Priests, who yet were Wiser than to refuse the Priests advocation apud God, and reciting Offices in behalf of the people:
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And it is very remarkable, that when Iudas had miscarried and lost his Apostolate, it was said, that it was necessary for some body to be chosen to be a witness of Christs Resurrection. Two were named, of ability sufficient, but that was not all:
And it is very remarkable, that when Iudas had miscarried and lost his Apostolate, it was said, that it was necessary for Some body to be chosen to be a witness of Christ Resurrection. Two were nam, of ability sufficient, but that was not all:
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and the Apostle leaves it as an established rule, How shall they preach except they be sent? Which two places, I shall grant to be meant concerning a distinct and a new message;
and the Apostle leaves it as an established Rule, How shall they preach except they be sent? Which two places, I shall grant to be meant Concerning a distinct and a new message;
For if they signifie an ordinary mission, then there is an ordinary mission of preachers, which no man must usurp unless he can prove his title certainly and clearly, derivative from God;
For if they signify an ordinary mission, then there is an ordinary mission of Preachers, which no man must usurp unless he can prove his title Certainly and clearly, derivative from God;
which when any man of the Laity can do, we must give him the right hand of fellowship, and wish him good speed. But if these words signifie an extraordinary case,
which when any man of the Laity can do, we must give him the right hand of fellowship, and wish him good speed. But if these words signify an extraordinary case,
and that no message must be pretended by Prophets, but what they have commission for, then must not ordinary persons pretend an extraordinary mission to an ordinary purpose:
and that no message must be pretended by prophets, but what they have commission for, then must not ordinary Persons pretend an extraordinary mission to an ordinary purpose:
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for, besides, that God does never do things unreasonable, nor will endure that order be interrupted to no purpose, he will never give an extraordinary Commission unless it be to a proportionable end;
for, beside, that God does never do things unreasonable, nor will endure that order be interrupted to no purpose, he will never give an extraordinary Commission unless it be to a proportionable end;
whosoever pretends to a licence of preaching by reason of an extraordinary calling, must look that he be furnished with an extraordinary message, lest his Commission be ridiculous;
whosoever pretends to a licence of preaching by reason of an extraordinary calling, must look that he be furnished with an extraordinary message, lest his Commission be ridiculous;
Nay our blessed Lord went one step further in this provision, even to remark the very first successors and partakers of this power, to be taken into the lot of this ministery, and they were the Seventy-two whom Christ had sent (as probationers of their future preaching) upon a short errand into the Cities of Iudah: But by this assignation of more persons than those to whom he gave immediate Commission, he did declare that the office of preaching was to be dispensed by a separate and peculiar sort of men, distinct from the people,
Nay our blessed Lord went one step further in this provision, even to remark the very First Successors and partakers of this power, to be taken into the lot of this Ministry, and they were the Seventy-two whom christ had sent (as probationers of their future preaching) upon a short errand into the Cities of Iudah: But by this assignation of more Persons than those to whom he gave immediate Commission, he did declare that the office of preaching was to be dispensed by a separate and peculiar sort of men, distinct from the people,
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Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit, NONLATINALPHABET, there are different administrations [ differences of ministeries; ] it is the proper word for Church-offices;
Now there Are diversities of Gifts, but the same Spirit,, there Are different administrations [ differences of ministeries; ] it is the proper word for Church-offices;
and from this discourse of the differing gifts of the Spirit, Saint Paul without any further artifice, concludes that the Spirit intended a distinction of Church-officers for the work of the ministery;
and from this discourse of the differing Gifts of the Spirit, Saint Paul without any further artifice, concludes that the Spirit intended a distinction of Church-officers for the work of the Ministry;
and, lest all God's people should usurp these offices, which God by his Spirit hath made separate and distinguished, he adds, Are all Apostles? are all Prophets? are all Teachers? If so,
and, lest all God's people should usurp these Offices, which God by his Spirit hath made separate and distinguished, he adds, are all Apostles? Are all prophets? Are all Teachers? If so,
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He gave some Apostles, some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, for the work of the ministery, till we all arrive at the unity of faith, which as soon as it shall happen, then cometh the end.
He gave Some Apostles, Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers,, for the work of the Ministry, till we all arrive At the unity of faith, which as soon as it shall happen, then comes the end.
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1. For, I consider that either to preach requires but an ordinary or an extraordinary ability; if it requires an extraordinary, they who are illiterate and unlearned persons are the unfittest men in the world for it:
1. For, I Consider that either to preach requires but an ordinary or an extraordinary ability; if it requires an extraordinary, they who Are illiterate and unlearned Persons Are the unfittest men in the world for it:
and strength sufficient to do that which an ordinary understanding, and faculties can perform? what need they entermeddle with that, to which no extraordinary assistance is required? or else why do they set their shoulder to such a work, with which no strength but extraordinary, is commensurate? in the first case it is needless;
and strength sufficient to do that which an ordinary understanding, and faculties can perform? what need they intermeddle with that, to which no extraordinary assistance is required? or Else why do they Set their shoulder to such a work, with which no strength but extraordinary, is commensurate? in the First case it is needless;
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yet besides that to preach prudently, gravely, piously, and with truth, requires more abilities than are discernable by the people, such as make even a plain work reasonable to wise men,
yet beside that to preach prudently, gravely, piously, and with truth, requires more abilities than Are discernible by the people, such as make even a plain work reasonable to wise men,
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there may be 5000 times 5000. And there are some cases of Conscience that concern Kings and kingdoms in the highest mysteriousness, both of State and Religion,
there may be 5000 times 5000. And there Are Some cases of Conscience that concern Kings and kingdoms in the highest mysteriousness, both of State and Religion,
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NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET. The Preachers were always Messengers between God and men, being Mediators by their sacrifices, and they were interested in their counsels, and greater causes;
. The Preachers were always Messengers between God and men, being Mediators by their Sacrifices, and they were interested in their Counsels, and greater Causes;
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and that there can be any difficulty, latent sences, intricacy of question, or mysteriousness in Divinity, it will be found that there are other parts of the Preachers office, besides making Homilies:
and that there can be any difficulty, latent Senses, intricacy of question, or mysteriousness in Divinity, it will be found that there Are other parts of the Preachers office, beside making Homilies:
But God hath taken order that those whom he hath appointed teachers of the people, should make it the work and business of their lives, that they should diligently attend to reading, to exhortation,
But God hath taken order that those whom he hath appointed Teachers of the people, should make it the work and business of their lives, that they should diligently attend to reading, to exhortation,
for they that have not the wisdom of Prophets and wise men, cannot easily be brought to know the degrees of distance between the others wisdom and their own ignorance.
for they that have not the Wisdom of prophets and wise men, cannot Easily be brought to know the Degrees of distance between the Others Wisdom and their own ignorance.
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but they that have the confidence in the midst of their deepest ignorance to teach others, want both modesty and understanding too, either to perceive or to confess their own wants:
but they that have the confidence in the midst of their Deepest ignorance to teach Others, want both modesty and understanding too, either to perceive or to confess their own Wants:
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and it be not permitted promiscuously to every person of a confident language and bold fancy, is highly necessary in the point of prudence and duty too.
and it be not permitted promiscuously to every person of a confident language and bold fancy, is highly necessary in the point of prudence and duty too.
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and innumerable Churches, when one head and two members shall make a distinct body, and all shall pretend to Christ, without any other common term of union.
and innumerable Churches, when one head and two members shall make a distinct body, and all shall pretend to christ, without any other Common term of Union.
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and the divine messages shall be conveyed to the people by common Curriers or rather messengers by chance, and as they go by; whereas God sent at first Embassadors extraordinary, and then left his Leigers in his Church for ever.
and the divine messages shall be conveyed to the people by Common Curriers or rather messengers by chance, and as they go by; whereas God sent At First ambassadors extraordinary, and then left his Leigers in his Church for ever.
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for they that have the guiding of souls must remember that they must be NONLATINALPHABET, must render an account; and that cannot be done with joy, when it shall be indifferent to any man to superseminate what he please:
for they that have the guiding of Souls must Remember that they must be, must render an account; and that cannot be done with joy, when it shall be indifferent to any man to superseminate what he please:
Christ hath made a better provision, and after he had with the greatest earnestness committed to S. Peter the care of feeding his lambs and sheep, S. Peter did it carefully,
christ hath made a better provision, and After he had with the greatest earnestness committed to S. Peter the care of feeding his Lambs and sheep, S. Peter did it carefully,
The Presbyters which are among you, I who also am a Presbyter exhort, feed the flock of God which is among you, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, doing the office of Bishops over them, taking supravision or oversight of them willingly and of a ready mind.
The Presbyters which Are among you, I who also am a Presbyter exhort, feed the flock of God which is among you,, doing the office of Bishops over them, taking supravision or oversight of them willingly and of a ready mind.
The Presbyters and Bishops, they are to feed the flock, there was NONLATINALPHABET a flock to be distinguished from the NONLATINALPHABET, the shepherds, the elders, NONLATINALPHABET,
The Presbyters and Bishops, they Are to feed the flock, there was a flock to be distinguished from the, the shepherd's, the Elders,,
I only shall desire it be considered, concerning the purpose of that part of Divine providence, in giving the Christian Church Commandments concerning Provisions to be made for the Preachers;
I only shall desire it be considered, Concerning the purpose of that part of Divine providence, in giving the Christian Church commandments Concerning Provisions to be made for the Preachers;
Let the Elders that rule well have a double honour, an elder brother's portion at least, both of honour and maintenance, especially if they labour in the word and doctrine;
Let the Elders that Rule well have a double honour, an elder Brother's portion At least, both of honour and maintenance, especially if they labour in the word and Doctrine;
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This argument will force us to distinguish persons, or else our purses will; and if all will have a right to preach the Gospel that think themselves able,
This argument will force us to distinguish Persons, or Else our purses will; and if all will have a right to preach the Gospel that think themselves able,
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I shall add no more, 1. God hath designed persons to teach the people, 2. charged them with the cure of souls, 3. given them commission to go into all the world, 4. given them gifts accordingly. 5. charged the people to attend and to obey, 6. hath provided them maintenance and support,
I shall add no more, 1. God hath designed Persons to teach the people, 2. charged them with the cure of Souls, 3. given them commission to go into all the world, 4. given them Gifts accordingly. 5. charged the people to attend and to obey, 6. hath provided them maintenance and support,
and 7. separated them to reading, to exhortation, and to doctrine, from the affairs of this world, that they may attend to these, by the care of the whole man.
and 7. separated them to reading, to exhortation, and to Doctrine, from the affairs of this world, that they may attend to these, by the care of the Whole man.
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for in this sence it is that Tertullian says, that in remote and barbarous countries the Laity do Sacerdotio aliquatenus fungi. But if he invades the publick chair, he may meet with the curse of Corah, if he intends maliciously;
for in this sense it is that Tertullian Says, that in remote and barbarous countries the Laity doe Sacerdotal aliquatenus fungi. But if he invades the public chair, he may meet with the curse of Corah, if he intends maliciously;
and although it be put in the same Commission, intrusted to the same persons, be a sacred ministery, a Sacrament and a mysterious rite, whose very Sacramental and separate nature, requires the solemnity of a distinct order of persons for its ministration:
and although it be put in the same Commission, Entrusted to the same Persons, be a sacred Ministry, a Sacrament and a mysterious rite, whose very Sacramental and separate nature, requires the solemnity of a distinct order of Persons for its ministration:
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yet if the laity may be admitted to the dispensation of so sacred and solemn rites, there is nothing in the calling of the Clergy that can distinguish them from the rest of Gods people,
yet if the laity may be admitted to the Dispensation of so sacred and solemn Rites, there is nothing in the calling of the Clergy that can distinguish them from the rest of God's people,
but they shall be holy enough, to dispense holy offices without the charges of paying honour and maintenance to others to do what they can do themselves.
but they shall be holy enough, to dispense holy Offices without the charges of paying honour and maintenance to Others to do what they can do themselves.
and baptism being the solemn rite of initiating disciples, and making the first publick profession of the Institution, it is in reason and analogy of the mystery to be ministred by those who were appointed to collect the Church, and make Disciples.
and Baptism being the solemn rite of initiating Disciples, and making the First public profession of the Institution, it is in reason and analogy of the mystery to be ministered by those who were appointed to collect the Church, and make Disciples.
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and hath been accepted so for ever as the doctrine of Christianity, as may appear in Ignatius, Tertullian, S. Gelasius, S. Epiphanius, and S. Hierom; who affirm in variety of sences, that Bishops, Priests and Deacons only are to baptize;
and hath been accepted so for ever as the Doctrine of Christianity, as may appear in Ignatius, Tertullian, S. Gelasius, S. Epiphanius, and S. Hieronymus; who affirm in variety of Senses, that Bishops, Priests and Deacons only Are to baptise;
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So that in case lay-persons might baptize NONLATINALPHABET, & NONLATINALPHABET, upon urgent necessity, yet this cannot upon just pretence invade the ordinary ministery,
So that in case Laypersons might baptise, &, upon urgent necessity, yet this cannot upon just pretence invade the ordinary Ministry,
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because God had dispensed the affairs of his Church, so that cases of necessity do not often occur to the prejudice and dissolution of publick order, and ministeries;
Because God had dispensed the affairs of his Church, so that cases of necessity do not often occur to the prejudice and dissolution of public order, and ministeries;
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or unbelieving persons, yet if they do this without such, or the like necessity, what at first was charity, in the other case is schism and pride, the two greatest enemies to charity in the world.
or unbelieving Persons, yet if they do this without such, or the like necessity, what At First was charity, in the other case is Schism and pride, the two greatest enemies to charity in the world.
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But now for the thing it self, whether indeed any case of necessity can transmit to lay persons a right of baptizing, it must be distinctly considered. Some say it does.
But now for the thing it self, whither indeed any case of necessity can transmit to lay Persons a right of baptizing, it must be distinctly considered. some say it does.
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and that the 3000 Converts at the first Sermon of S. Peter were all baptized by the Apostles, is not easily credible, it being too numerous a body for so few persons to baptize;
and that the 3000 Converts At the First Sermon of S. Peter were all baptised by the Apostles, is not Easily credible, it being too numerous a body for so few Persons to baptise;
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And in pursuance of the instance of Ananias, and the other probabilities, the Doctors of the Church have declared their opinions NONLATINALPHABET, In cases of necessity, a lay-person may baptize.
And in pursuance of the instance of Ananias, and the other probabilities, the Doctors of the Church have declared their opinions, In cases of necessity, a Laity may baptise.
Quod enim ex aequo accipitur, ex aequo dari potest. The reason is also urged by S. Hierom to the same purpose, only requiring that the Baptizer be a Christian, supposing whatsoever they have received they may also give;
Quod enim ex Aequo accipitur, ex Aequo dari potest. The reason is also urged by S. Hieronymus to the same purpose, only requiring that the Baptizer be a Christian, supposing whatsoever they have received they may also give;
but because the reason concludes not, because (as themselves believe) a Presbyter cannot collate his Presbyterate, it must therefore rest only upon their bare authority;
but Because the reason concludes not, Because (as themselves believe) a Presbyter cannot collate his Presbyterate, it must Therefore rest only upon their bore Authority;
And the Fathers in the Council of Eliberis determined, Peregrè navigantes, aut si Ecclesia in proximo non fuerit, posse fidelem, qui lavacrum suum integrum habet,
And the Father's in the Council of Elvira determined, Peregrè Navigators, Or si Ecclesia in proximo non fuerit, posse Fidelium, qui Lavacrum suum integrum habet,
nec sit bigamus, baptizare in necessitate infirmitatis positum Catechumenum; it a ut si supervixerit, ad Episcopum eum producat, ut per manûs impositionem proficere possit.
nec sit bigamus, Baptizare in necessitate infirmitatis positum Catechumen; it a ut si supervixerit, ad Bishop Eum Produceth, ut per manûs impositionem proficere possit.
and the Nicene Fathers ratifying the baptism made by hereticks (amongst whom they could not but know in some cases, there was no true Priesthood or legitimate ordination) must by necessary consequence suppose baptism to be dispensed effectually by lay-persons.
and the Nicene Father's ratifying the Baptism made by Heretics (among whom they could not but know in Some cases, there was no true Priesthood or legitimate ordination) must by necessary consequence suppose Baptism to be dispensed effectually by Laypersons.
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the same almost with the Canon of the fourth Council of Carthage, Mulier baptizare non praesumat nisi necessitate cogente: though, by the way, these words of [ cogente necessitate ] are not in the Canon,
the same almost with the Canon of the fourth Council of Carthage, Mulier Baptizare non praesumat nisi necessitate cogente: though, by the Way, these words of [ cogente necessitate ] Are not in the Canon,
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but thrust in by Gratian and Peter Lombard. And of the same opinion is S. Ambrose, or he who under his name wrote the Commentaries upon the fourth to the Ephesians, P. Gelasius, S. August. and Isidor, and generally all the Scholars after their master.
but thrust in by Gratian and Peter Lombard. And of the same opinion is S. Ambrose, or he who under his name wrote the Commentaries upon the fourth to the Ephesians, P. Gelasius, S. August. and Isidore, and generally all the Scholars After their master.
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yet in this they were untouched, that although their supposition was questionable, yet their superstructure was not medled with, viz. That if they had been Lay persons, their Baptizations were null and invalid.
yet in this they were untouched, that although their supposition was questionable, yet their superstructure was not meddled with, viz. That if they had been Lay Persons, their Baptizations were null and invalid.
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if others do baptize, do they sin, or do they not sin? That it is no sin, is expresly affirmed in the 16 Canon of Nicephorus of C. P. If the own father baptizes the child,
if Others do baptise, do they sin, or do they not since? That it is no since, is expressly affirmed in the 16 Canon of Nicephorus of C. P. If the own father baptizes the child,
S. Augustine is almost of another mind, & si Laicus necessitate compulsus baptismum dederit, nescio an pie quisquam dixerit, Baptismum esse repetendum:
S. Augustine is almost of Another mind, & si Laicus necessitate compulsus Baptism dederit, nescio an pie quisquam dixerit, Baptism esse repetendum:
a less necessity will devolve it upon Presbyters than upon Deacons, and upon Deacons than Lay-men; and a less yet will cast it upon Lay-men than women: and this difference is in respect of humane order and positive constitution,
a less necessity will devolve it upon Presbyters than upon Deacons, and upon Deacons than Laymen; and a less yet will cast it upon Laymen than women: and this difference is in respect of humane order and positive constitution,
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3. And indeed the pretence of cases of necessity may do much towards the excusing an irregularity in an exterior rite, though of divine institution, NONLATINALPHABET.
3. And indeed the pretence of cases of necessity may do much towards the excusing an irregularity in an exterior rite, though of divine Institution,.
And it will be unimaginable that God hath made no provision for infants, and yet put it upon them in many cases with equal necessity, which without breach of a divine institution cannot be supplied.
And it will be unimaginable that God hath made no provision for Infants, and yet put it upon them in many cases with equal necessity, which without breach of a divine Institution cannot be supplied.
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or will any more but the outward act be done? for that the Lay-person shall convey rem Sacramenti, or be the minister of sacramental grace, is no where revealed in Scripture,
or will any more but the outward act be done? for that the Laity shall convey remembering Sacrament, or be the minister of sacramental grace, is no where revealed in Scripture,
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for the verbum reconciliationis, all the whole ministery of reconciliation is intrusted to the Priest, Nobis, (saith S. Paul) to us who are Embassadors.
for the verbum reconciliationis, all the Whole Ministry of reconciliation is Entrusted to the Priest, Nobis, (Says S. Paul) to us who Are ambassadors.
and I know, who said that no man must consecrate the Sacrament of the Lords Supper but he that is lawfully called, except there be a case of necessity;
and I know, who said that no man must consecrate the Sacrament of the lords Supper but he that is lawfully called, except there be a case of necessity;
But Simon of Thessalonica is confident, NONLATINALPHABET, No man baptizes but he that is in holy orders. The baptism is null: I cannot say so; nor can I say, NONLATINALPHABET;
But Simon of Thessalonica is confident,, No man baptizes but he that is in holy order. The Baptism is null: I cannot say so; nor can I say,;
if a Deacon can do no ministerial act with effect, but a lay-person may do the same with effect upon the person suscipient, What is that supernatural grace and inherent and indelible character which a Deacon hath received in his ordination? If a Deacon can do no supernatural act which were void and null,
if a Deacon can do no ministerial act with Effect, but a Laity may do the same with Effect upon the person suscipient, What is that supernatural grace and inherent and indelible character which a Deacon hath received in his ordination? If a Deacon can do no supernatural act which were void and null,
and therefore they who understand the spiritual powers and effects of ordination in the sence and expression of an inherent and indelible character, will find some difficulty in allowing the effect of a lay-baptism.
and Therefore they who understand the spiritual Powers and effects of ordination in the sense and expression of an inherent and indelible character, will find Some difficulty in allowing the Effect of a lay-baptism.
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And therefore, Saint Peters deputing the brethren who came with him to Cornelius to baptize his family, is nothing to our purpose, and best answers it self:
And Therefore, Saint Peter's deputing the brothers who Come with him to Cornelius to baptise his family, is nothing to our purpose, and best answers it self:
And yet besides all this, this was not a case of necessity, unless there was never a Presbyter or Deacon in all Damascus, or that God durst not trust any of them with Paul, but only Ananias, or that Paul could not stay longer without baptism,
And yet beside all this, this was not a case of necessity, unless there was never a Presbyter or Deacon in all Damascus, or that God durst not trust any of them with Paul, but only Ananias, or that Paul could not stay longer without Baptism,
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and since there can be no necessity for unbaptized persons of years of discretion, because their desire may supply them, it were well also if our charity would find some other way also, to understand Gods mercy towards infants;
and since there can be no necessity for unbaptized Persons of Years of discretion, Because their desire may supply them, it were well also if our charity would find Some other Way also, to understand God's mercy towards Infants;
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and if there be no neglect of any of his own appointed ministeries, so as he hath appointed them, methinks it were but reasonable to trust his goodness with the infants in other cases:
and if there be no neglect of any of his own appointed ministeries, so as he hath appointed them, methinks it were but reasonable to trust his Goodness with the Infants in other cases:
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in reason (knowing in all things else how merciful God is, and full of goodness) we should have expected that God should have given express leave to have gone besides the first circumstances of the Sacrament,
in reason (knowing in all things Else how merciful God is, and full of Goodness) we should have expected that God should have given express leave to have gone beside the First Circumstances of the Sacrament,
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only when in the first Liturgy of King Edward the Sixth, a Rubrick was inserted permitting Midwives to baptize in cases of extreme danger, it was left out in the second Liturgies, which is at least an argument she intended to leave the question undetermined;
only when in the First Liturgy of King Edward the Sixth, a Rubric was inserted permitting Midwives to baptise in cases of extreme danger, it was left out in the second Liturgies, which is At least an argument she intended to leave the question undetermined;
and whether that be not only of danger in the sequel, but in it self a very dissolution of all discipline, I leave it to the Church of England to determine as for her own particular, that at least the Sacrament be left intirely to Clerical dispensation according to divine commandment. Onething I offer to consideration;
and whither that be not only of danger in the sequel, but in it self a very dissolution of all discipline, I leave it to the Church of England to determine as for her own particular, that At least the Sacrament be left entirely to Clerical Dispensation according to divine Commandment. Onething I offer to consideration;
and all its promises, is opened to all Believers, and though as certainly yet less principally in reconciling penitents, and admitting them to the communion of the faithful;
and all its promises, is opened to all Believers, and though as Certainly yet less principally in reconciling penitents, and admitting them to the communion of the faithful;
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for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. However as to the main question, we have not only the universal Doctrine of Christendom,
for the remission of Sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. However as to the main question, we have not only the universal Doctrine of Christendom,
but also express authority and commission in Scripture, sending out Apostles and Apostolical men, persons of choice and special designation to baptize all Nations, and to entertain them into the services and institution of the holy Jesus.
but also express Authority and commission in Scripture, sending out Apostles and Apostolical men, Persons of choice and special designation to baptise all nations, and to entertain them into the services and Institution of the holy jesus.
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and incomprehensible ministery, which the Angels themselves do look into with admiration, to which the people if they come without fear, cannot come without sin;
and incomprehensible Ministry, which the Angels themselves do look into with admiration, to which the people if they come without Fear, cannot come without since;
and the Clergy, when they officiate here, are most truly in the phrase of Saint Paul, Dispensatores mysteriorum Dei, dispensers of the great mysteries of the Kingdom.
and the Clergy, when they officiate Here, Are most truly in the phrase of Saint Paul, Dispensers Mysteriorum Dei, dispensers of the great Mysteres of the Kingdom.
and now in his office of Mediatorship makes intercession for us by a perpetual exhibition of himself, of his own person in Heaven, which is a continual actually represented argument to move God to mercy to all that believe in, and obey the Holy Iesus.
and now in his office of Mediatorship makes Intercession for us by a perpetual exhibition of himself, of his own person in Heaven, which is a continual actually represented argument to move God to mercy to all that believe in, and obey the Holy Iesus.
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that they also should exhibit and represent to God (in the manner which their Lord appointed them) this Sacrifice, commemorating the action and suffering of the great Priest;
that they also should exhibit and represent to God (in the manner which their Lord appointed them) this Sacrifice, commemorating the actium and suffering of the great Priest;
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and by way of prayers and impetration, offering up that action in behalf of the people, NONLATINALPHABET, (as Gregory Nazianzen expresses it) sending up Sacrifices to be laid upon the Altar in Heaven, that the Church might be truly united unto Christ their Head,
and by Way of Prayers and impetration, offering up that actium in behalf of the people,, (as Gregory Nazianzen Expresses it) sending up Sacrifices to be laid upon the Altar in Heaven, that the Church might be truly united unto christ their Head,
and, in the way of their ministery, may do what he does in Heaven; for he exhibits the sacrifice, that is, himself, actually and presentially in Heaven:
and, in the Way of their Ministry, may do what he does in Heaven; for he exhibits the sacrifice, that is, himself, actually and presentially in Heaven:
but both Christ in Heaven, and his Ministers on Earth do actuate that Sacrifice, and apply it to its purposed design by praying to God in the vertue and merit of that Sacrifice;
but both christ in Heaven, and his Ministers on Earth do actuate that Sacrifice, and apply it to its purposed Design by praying to God in the virtue and merit of that Sacrifice;
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this he does as Priest, and therefore it must be by offering a Sacrifice, [ for every high Priest is ordained to offer Gifts and Sacrifices ] and therefore it is necessary he also have something to offer, as long as he is a Priest, that is, for ever, till the consummation of all things;
this he does as Priest, and Therefore it must be by offering a Sacrifice, [ for every high Priest is ordained to offer Gifts and Sacrifices ] and Therefore it is necessary he also have something to offer, as long as he is a Priest, that is, for ever, till the consummation of all things;
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and of the true Tabernacle, that is, He, as our high Priest officiates in Heaven, in the great office of a Mediator, in the merit and power of his Death and Resurrection.
and of the true Tabernacle, that is, He, as our high Priest officiates in Heaven, in the great office of a Mediator, in the merit and power of his Death and Resurrection.
to distinguish the several interests, and operations which concern several sorts of Christians in their distinct capacities: S. Paul thus represents it;
to distinguish the several interests, and operations which concern several sorts of Christians in their distinct capacities: S. Paul thus represents it;
And Saint Paul prosecutes it with instructions particular to the NONLATINALPHABET to them that do communicate, as appears in the succeeding cautions against unworthy manducation, and for due preparation to its reception.
And Saint Paul prosecutes it with instructions particular to the to them that do communicate, as appears in the succeeding cautions against unworthy manducation, and for due preparation to its reception.
And this being the great mystery of Christianity, and the only remanent Express of Christ's Sacrifice on earth, it is most consonant to the Analogy of the mystery, that this commemorative Sacrifice be presented by persons as separate,
And this being the great mystery of Christianity, and the only remanent Express of Christ's Sacrifice on earth, it is most consonant to the Analogy of the mystery, that this commemorative Sacrifice be presented by Persons as separate,
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and when he hath finished the prayers and thanksgiving, all the people that is present, with a joyful acclamation, say Amen. Which when it is done by the Presidents and people, those which amongst us are called Deacons and Ministers, distribute to every one that is present, that they may partake of him, in whom the thanks were presented, the Eucharist, Bread, Wine, and Water;
and when he hath finished the Prayers and thanksgiving, all the people that is present, with a joyful acclamation, say Amen. Which when it is done by the Presidents and people, those which among us Are called Deacons and Ministers, distribute to every one that is present, that they may partake of him, in whom the thanks were presented, the Eucharist, Bred, Wine, and Water;
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after the same manner also we are taught that this nourishment, in which by the prayers of his word, which is from him the food in which thanks are given,
After the same manner also we Are taught that this nourishment, in which by the Prayers of his word, which is from him the food in which thanks Are given,
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who please to see more, may observe the tradition full, testified and intire, in Ignatius, Clemens Romanus, or whoever wrote the Apostolical Constitutions in his name, Tertullian, S. Cyprian, S. Athanasius, Epiphanius, S. Basil, S. Chrysostom (almost every where,) S. Hierom, S. Augustine; and indeed we cannot look in vain, into any of the old Writers:
who please to see more, may observe the tradition full, testified and entire, in Ignatius, Clemens Romanus, or whoever wrote the Apostolical Constitutions in his name, Tertullian, S. Cyprian, S. Athanasius, Epiphanius, S. Basil, S. Chrysostom (almost every where,) S. Hieronymus, S. Augustine; and indeed we cannot look in vain, into any of the old Writers:
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The sum of whose Doctrine in this particular, I shall represent in the words of the most ancient of them, S. Ignatius, saying, that he is worse than an Infidel that offers to officiate about the holy Altar,
The sum of whose Doctrine in this particular, I shall represent in the words of the most ancient of them, S. Ignatius, saying, that he is Worse than an Infidel that offers to officiate about the holy Altar,
And certainly, he could upon no pretence have challenged the Appellative of Christian, who had dared either himself to invade the holy Rites within the Chancels,
And Certainly, he could upon no pretence have challenged the Appellative of Christian, who had dared either himself to invade the holy Rites within the Chancels,
but then they that say so, are blasphemous, they count the blood of the Lord NONLATINALPHABET, (as S. Paul calls it, in imitation of the words of institution) the blood of the Covenant,
but then they that say so, Are blasphemous, they count the blood of the Lord, (as S. Paul calls it, in imitation of the words of Institution) the blood of the Covenant,
But if it be a holy, separate, or divine and mysterious thing, who can make it (ministerially, I mean) and consecrate or sublime it from common and ordinary Bread,
But if it be a holy, separate, or divine and mysterious thing, who can make it (ministerially, I mean) and consecrate or sublime it from Common and ordinary Bred,
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who can shew that they are taken up into the lot of that Deaconship, which is the type and representment of that excellent ministery of the true Tabernacle where Jesus himself does the same thing, in a higher and more excellent manner.
who can show that they Are taken up into the lot of that Deaconship, which is the type and representment of that excellent Ministry of the true Tabernacle where jesus himself does thee same thing, in a higher and more excellent manner.
and representing them with glorious advantages, and titles of acceptation, which because it was so excellent, celestial, sacred, mystical and supernatural, it raised up the persons too;
and representing them with glorious advantages, and titles of acceptation, which Because it was so excellent, celestial, sacred, mystical and supernatural, it raised up the Persons too;
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that the ministeriael Priesthood in the Church, might, according to the nature of all great imployments, pass an excellency and a value upon the Ministers.
that the ministeriael Priesthood in the Church, might, according to the nature of all great employments, pass an excellency and a valve upon the Ministers.
yet it is so to be expounded, as that parallel place of the Books of Moses, from whence the expression is borrowed, Ye shall be a Kingdom of Priests, and an holy Nation;
yet it is so to be expounded, as that parallel place of the Books of Moses, from whence the expression is borrowed, You shall be a Kingdom of Priests, and an holy nation;
a Kingdom, in which Priests are appointed by God, a Kingdom, in which nothing is more honourable than the Priesthood; for it is certain, the Nation was famous in all the world, for an honourable Priesthood;
a Kingdom, in which Priests Are appointed by God, a Kingdom, in which nothing is more honourable than the Priesthood; for it is certain, the nation was famous in all the world, for an honourable Priesthood;
because they altogether make one body under Christ the head, the medium of the union being the Priests, the collectors of the Church, and instrument of adunation;
Because they altogether make one body under christ the head, the medium of the Union being the Priests, the collectors of the Church, and Instrument of adunation;
and reddendo singula singulis, dividing to each his portion of the expression; the people is a peculiar people, the Clergy a holy Priesthood: and all in conjunction,
and reddendo singula Singulis, dividing to each his portion of the expression; the people is a peculiar people, the Clergy a holy Priesthood: and all in conjunction,
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and for several excellencies a chosen Nation: so that NONLATINALPHABET is the same with NONLATINALPHABET, the Priesthood of the Kingdom, that is, the ministery of the Gospel:
and for several excellencies a chosen nation: so that is the same with, the Priesthood of the Kingdom, that is, the Ministry of the Gospel:
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or belonging to the Gospel: for therefore it is observable, it is not NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET, not well rendered by the vulgar Latine regale sacerdotium; as if Kingly were the Appellative or Epithete of this Priesthood;
or belonging to the Gospel: for Therefore it is observable, it is not but, not well rendered by the Vulgar Latin regale sacerdotium; as if Kingly were the Appellative or Epithet of this Priesthood;
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and the Priest being enumerated distinctly from the people, the Priests of the Kingdom, and the people of the Kingdom, are all holy and chosen; but in their several manner:
and the Priest being enumerated distinctly from the people, the Priests of the Kingdom, and the people of the Kingdom, Are all holy and chosen; but in their several manner:
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or all together to sacrifice; the Priest by his proper Ministery, the people by their assent, conjunction and assistance, chosen to serve God, not only in their own forms,
or all together to sacrifice; the Priest by his proper Ministry, the people by their assent, conjunction and assistance, chosen to serve God, not only in their own forms,
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And in all the descent of Christian Religion it was indeed honourable, NONLATINALPHABET, saith Saint Chrysostom, the Christian Priesthood does its ministery and is perfected on earth, but hath the beauty, order,
And in all the descent of Christian Religion it was indeed honourable,, Says Saint Chrysostom, the Christian Priesthood does its Ministry and is perfected on earth, but hath the beauty, order,
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so that I shall not need to take notice of the Lamina aurea which Polycrates reports S. Iohn to have worn in token of his royal Priesthood, a Wreath of Gold;
so that I shall not need to take notice of the Lamina Aurea which Polycrates reports S. John to have worn in token of his royal Priesthood, a Wreathe of Gold;
(so also did Saint Iames Bishop of Ierusalem, as Saint Hierom and Epiphanius report) nor the exemption of the Clergy from Tribute, their authority with the people, their great donatives and titles of secular advantage, these were accidental to the Ministery ▪ and relyed upon the favour of Princes, and devotion of the people;
(so also did Saint James Bishop of Ierusalem, as Saint Hieronymus and Epiphanius report) nor the exemption of the Clergy from Tribute, their Authority with the people, their great donatives and titles of secular advantage, these were accidental to the Ministry ▪ and relied upon the favour of Princes, and devotion of the people;
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Quod Paulus ait, [ Apostolus Iesu Christi ] tale mihi videtur quasi dixisset, Praefectus praetorio Augusti Caesaris, Magister exercitus Tiberii Imperatoris.
Quod Paulus ait, [ Apostles Jesu Christ ] tale mihi videtur quasi dixisset, Praefectus Praetorio August Caesaris, Magister Exercitus Tiberii Imperatoris.
And a little after, Grandem inter Christianos sibi vindicans dignitatem, Apostolorum se Christi titulo praenotavit, ut ex ipsa lecturos nominis authoritate deterreret, indicans omnes qui Christo crederent, debere esse sibi subjectos.
And a little After, Grandem inter Christians sibi vindicans dignitatem, Apostolorum se Christ Titulo praenotavit, ut ex ipsa lecturos Nominis authoritate deterreret, indicans omnes qui Christ crederent, Debere esse sibi Subjects.
And therefore S. Chrysostome sayes, it is the trick of Hereticks, not to give to Bishops titles of their eminency and honour, which God hath vouchsafed them:
And Therefore S. Chrysostom Says, it is the trick of Heretics, not to give to Bishops titles of their eminency and honour, which God hath vouchsafed them:
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There is obedience due to them, obedience in all things, and estimation, and love, NONLATINALPHABET, very abundantly; esteem such very highly for their works sake;
There is Obedience due to them, Obedience in all things, and estimation, and love,, very abundantly; esteem such very highly for their works sake;
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a communicating to them in all good things; and their offices are described to be great, separate, busie, eminent and profitable, they are Rulers, Presidents, set over us in the Lord, taking care for us, labouring in doctrine, spiritual persons, restorers of them that were overtaken in a fault, curates of souls, such as must give an account for them, the salt, the light of the world, shepheards;
a communicating to them in all good things; and their Offices Are described to be great, separate, busy, eminent and profitable, they Are Rulers, Presidents, Set over us in the Lord, taking care for us, labouring in Doctrine, spiritual Persons, restorers of them that were overtaken in a fault, Curates of Souls, such as must give an account for them, the salt, the Light of the world, shepherds;
And this was the stile of the Church, calling Bishops and Priests according to their respective capacity, Stewards of the grace of God, leaders of the blind, a light of them that sit in darkness, instructors of the ignorant, teachers of babes, stars in the world, amongst whom ye shine as lights in the world, and that is Scripture too;
And this was the style of the Church, calling Bishops and Priests according to their respective capacity, Stewards of the grace of God, leaders of the blind, a Light of them that fit in darkness, instructors of the ignorant, Teachers of babes, Stars in the world, among whom you shine as lights in the world, and that is Scripture too;
And now supposing these premisses, if Christendome had not paid proportionable esteem to them, they had neither known how to value Religion, or the mysteries of Christianity.
And now supposing these premises, if Christendom had not paid proportionable esteem to them, they had neither known how to valve Religion, or the Mysteres of Christianity.
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But that all Christendom ever did pay the greatest reverence to the Clergy and Religious veneration, is a certain argument that in Christian Religion the distinction of the Clergy from the Laity, is supposed as a praecognitum, a principle of the institution.
But that all Christendom ever did pay the greatest Reverence to the Clergy and Religious veneration, is a certain argument that in Christian Religion the distinction of the Clergy from the Laity, is supposed as a praecognitum, a principle of the Institution.
And therefore Moses consecrated Aaron, agitatus à Deo consecrationis Principe, saith Dionysius, Moses performed the external rites of designation, but God was the Consecrator, NONLATINALPHABET.
And Therefore Moses consecrated Aaron, agitatus à God consecrationis Principe, Says Dionysius, Moses performed the external Rites of designation, but God was the Consecrator,.
either gives him a spiritual ability of doing something which others have not, or if he be only imployed in praying and presenting Sacrifices of Beasts for the people;
either gives him a spiritual ability of doing something which Others have not, or if he be only employed in praying and presenting Sacrifices of Beasts for the people;
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yet that such a person should be admitted to a nearer address, and in behalf of the people, must depend upon God's acceptation, and therefore upon divine constitution:
yet that such a person should be admitted to a nearer address, and in behalf of the people, must depend upon God's acceptation, and Therefore upon divine constitution:
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Or if the graciousness and aptness of the person be required, that also being arbitrary, preternatural and chosen, must derive from the Divine election:
Or if the graciousness and aptness of the person be required, that also being arbitrary, preternatural and chosen, must derive from the Divine election:
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who, because he derived all power from his Father, and all his graciousness and favour, in the Office of Priest and Mediator, was also personally chosen and sent,
who, Because he derived all power from his Father, and all his graciousness and favour, in the Office of Priest and Mediator, was also personally chosen and sent,
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and took not the honour but as it descended on him from God, that the honour and the power, the ability, and the ministery, might derive from the same fountain.
and took not the honour but as it descended on him from God, that the honour and the power, the ability, and the Ministry, might derive from the same fountain.
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because of the collation of so many excellent and supernatural abilities which derive from Christ upon his Ministers, in order to the work of the Gospel.
Because of the collation of so many excellent and supernatural abilities which derive from christ upon his Ministers, in order to the work of the Gospel.
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for when they had received all this power from above, they were careful to consign the truth, that although it be NONLATINALPHABET, it is NONLATINALPHABET, a divine grace in a humane ministery, and that although NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET yet NONLATINALPHABET, that is, He that is ordained by men, yet receives his power from God;
for when they had received all this power from above, they were careful to consign the truth, that although it be, it is, a divine grace in a humane Ministry, and that although yet, that is, He that is ordained by men, yet receives his power from God;
And this, I say, the Apostles were careful to consign in the first instance of Ordination in the case of Matthias, Thou Lord, shew which of these two, thou hast chosen:
And this, I say, the Apostles were careful to consign in the First instance of Ordination in the case of Matthias, Thou Lord, show which of these two, thou hast chosen:
and this being at the first beginning of Christianity, in the very first designation of an Ecclesiastical person, was of sufficient influence into the Religion for ever after;
and this being At the First beginning of Christianity, in the very First designation of an Ecclesiastical person, was of sufficient influence into the Religion for ever After;
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Receive the Holy Ghost, said Christ to his Apostles, when he enabled them with Priestly power; and S. Paul to the Bishops of Asia said, The Holy Ghost hath made you Bishops or Overseers;
Receive the Holy Ghost, said christ to his Apostles, when he enabled them with Priestly power; and S. Paul to the Bishops of Asia said, The Holy Ghost hath made you Bishops or Overseers;
because no mortal man, no Angel, or Archangel, nor any other created power, but the Holy Ghost alone hath constituted this Order, saith S. Chrysostome. And this very thing, besides the matter of fact,
Because no Mortal man, no Angel, or Archangel, nor any other created power, but the Holy Ghost alone hath constituted this Order, Says S. Chrysostom. And this very thing, beside the matter of fact,
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and therefore still in every designation of the person, by whatsoever ministery it be done, either that ministery is by God constituted to be the ordinary means of conveying the abilities,
and Therefore still in every designation of the person, by whatsoever Ministry it be done, either that Ministry is by God constituted to be the ordinary means of conveying the abilities,
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NONLATINALPHABET, and therefore NONLATINALPHABET, Every perfect gift, and therefore every perfecting gift, which in the stile of the Church is the gift of Ordination, is from above, the gifts of perfecting the persons of the Hierarchy, and ministery Evangelical;
, and Therefore, Every perfect gift, and Therefore every perfecting gift, which in the style of the Church is the gift of Ordination, is from above, the Gifts of perfecting the Persons of the Hierarchy, and Ministry Evangelical;
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which thing is further intimated by Saint Paul. Now he which stablisheth us with you [ NONLATINALPHABET ] in order to Christ [ and Christian Religion ] is God, and that his meaning be understood concerning the NONLATINALPHABET of establishing him in the ministery, he adds NONLATINALPHABET and he which anointeth us is God, and hath sealed us with an earnest of his Spirit [ unction ] and consignation ] and [ establishing by the holy Spirit:
which thing is further intimated by Saint Paul. Now he which stablisheth us with you [ ] in order to christ [ and Christian Religion ] is God, and that his meaning be understood Concerning the of establishing him in the Ministry, he adds and he which anointeth us is God, and hath sealed us with an earnest of his Spirit [ unction ] and consignation ] and [ establishing by the holy Spirit:
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] the very stile of the Church for Ordination NONLATINALPHABET, it was said of Christ, Him hath the Father sealed, that is, ordained him, the Priest and Prophet of the world,
] the very style of the Church for Ordination, it was said of christ, Him hath the Father sealed, that is, ordained him, the Priest and Prophet of the world,
And therefore the Author of the Books of Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, giving the rationale of the Rites of Ordination, sayes that the Priest is made so NONLATINALPHABET by way of proclaiming and publication of the person, signifying, That the holy man that consecrates, is but the proclaimer of the divine election, but not by any humane power or proper grace does he give the perfect gift and consecrate the person.
And Therefore the Author of the Books of Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, giving the rationale of the Rites of Ordination, Says that the Priest is made so by Way of proclaiming and publication of the person, signifying, That the holy man that consecrates, is but the proclaimer of the divine election, but not by any humane power or proper grace does he give the perfect gift and consecrate the person.
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And Nazianzen, speaking of the rites of Ordination hath this expression, with which the Divine grace is proclaimed: (And Billius renders it ill by superinvocatur.) He makes the power of consecration to be declarative; which indeed is a lesser expression of a fuller power,
And Nazianzen, speaking of the Rites of Ordination hath this expression, with which the Divine grace is proclaimed: (And Billius renders it ill by superinvocatur.) He makes the power of consecration to be declarative; which indeed is a lesser expression of a fuller power,
And this interpretation is clear in the instance of the blessed Sacrament, where not only the Priest but the people do NONLATINALPHABET declare the Lords death, not by a Homily,
And this Interpretation is clear in the instance of the blessed Sacrament, where not only the Priest but the people do declare the lords death, not by a Homily,
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But thus the whole action being but a ministery, is a declaration of the effect and grace of Gods vouch safing; and because God does it not immediately,
But thus the Whole actium being but a Ministry, is a declaration of the Effect and grace of God's vouch safing; and Because God does it not immediately,
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and also because such effects are invisible and secret operations, God appointing an external rite and ministery, does it ▪ that the private working of the Spirit may become as perceived as it can be, that is, that it may by such rites be declared to all the world what God is doing,
and also Because such effects Are invisible and secret operations, God appointing an external rite and Ministry, does it ▪ that the private working of the Spirit may become as perceived as it can be, that is, that it may by such Rites be declared to all the world what God is doing,
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And this Doctrine we read also in S. Cyprian towards the end of his Epistle to Cornelius; ut Dominus qui Sacerdotes sibi in Ecclesia sua eligere & constituere dignatur, electos quoque & constitutos sua voluntate atque opitulatione tueatur:
And this Doctrine we read also in S. Cyprian towards the end of his Epistle to Cornelius; ut Dominus qui Sacerdotes sibi in Ecclesia sua eligere & constituere Dignatur, electos quoque & constitutos sua voluntate atque opitulatione tueatur:
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It is a good prayer of Ordination, [ that the Lord who vouchsafes to chuse and consecrate Priests in his Church, would also be pleased by his aid and grace to defend them whom he hath so chosen and appointed ] Homo manum imponit, & Deus largitur gratiam:
It is a good prayer of Ordination, [ that the Lord who vouchsafes to choose and consecrate Priests in his Church, would also be pleased by his aid and grace to defend them whom he hath so chosen and appointed ] Homo manum imponit, & Deus largitur gratiam:
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and besides his way, ministers with a vain, sacrilegious, and ineffective hand, save only that he disturbs the appointed order, and does himself a mischief.
and beside his Way, Ministers with a vain, sacrilegious, and ineffective hand, save only that he disturbs the appointed order, and does himself a mischief.
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SECT. VII. BY this ordination the persons ordained are made Ministers of the Gospel, Stewards of all its mysteries, the Light, the Salt of the earth, the Shepherd of the flock, Curates of souls;
SECT. VII. BY this ordination the Persons ordained Are made Ministers of the Gospel, Stewards of all its Mysteres, the Light, the Salt of the earth, the Shepherd of the flock, Curates of Souls;
these are their offices, or their appellatives (which you please:) for the Clerical ordination is no other but a sanctification of the person in both sences; that is, 1. A separation of him to do certain mysterious actions of religion:
these Are their Offices, or their appellatives (which you please:) for the Clerical ordination is no other but a sanctification of the person in both Senses; that is, 1. A separation of him to do certain mysterious actions of Religion:
which is that sanctification by which Ieremy, and S. Iohn the Baptist were sanctified from their mothers wombs. 2. It is also a sanctification of the person, by the increasing or giving respectively to the capacity of the suscipient, such graces as make the person meet to speak to God, to pray for the people, to handle the mysteries,
which is that sanctification by which Ieremy, and S. John the Baptist were sanctified from their mother's wombs. 2. It is also a sanctification of the person, by the increasing or giving respectively to the capacity of the suscipient, such graces as make the person meet to speak to God, to pray for the people, to handle the Mysteres,
which must of necessity be some way or other by God: because it is a nearer approach to him, a ministery of his graces, which without his appointment, a man must not, cannot any more do,
which must of necessity be Some Way or other by God: Because it is a nearer approach to him, a Ministry of his graces, which without his appointment, a man must not, cannot any more do,
or this first sanctification of the person, is a giving him a power to do such offices, which God hath appointed to be done to him and for the people, which we may clearly see and understand in the instance of Iob and his friends:
or this First sanctification of the person, is a giving him a power to do such Offices, which God hath appointed to be done to him and for the people, which we may clearly see and understand in the instance of Job and his Friends:
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And it relies upon these propositions. 1. All power of ordination descends from God, and he it is who sanctifies and separates the person. 2. The Priest by God is separate to be the gratious person to stand between him and the people. 3. He speaks the word of God,
And it relies upon these propositions. 1. All power of ordination descends from God, and he it is who Sanctifies and separates the person. 2. The Priest by God is separate to be the gracious person to stand between him and the people. 3. He speaks the word of God,
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by the same reason he may say also that the Sacraments are unnecessary, because the same effect which they produce, is also in some degree the reward of a private piety and devotion.
by the same reason he may say also that the Sacraments Are unnecessary, Because the same Effect which they produce, is also in Some degree the reward of a private piety and devotion.
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Now what for illustration of this Article I have brought from the instance of Iob, is true in the Ministers of the Gospel, with the superaddition of many degrees of eminency.
Now what for illustration of this Article I have brought from the instance of Job, is true in the Ministers of the Gospel, with the superaddition of many Degrees of eminency.
But still in the same kind, for the power God hath given is indeed mystical; but it is not like a power operating by way of natural or proper operation;
But still in the same kind, for the power God hath given is indeed mystical; but it is not like a power operating by Way of natural or proper operation;
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because all the ministeries of the Gospel are in genere orationis (unless we except preaching, in which God speaks by his servants to the people) the Minister by his office is an Intercessor with God, and the word used in Scripture for the Priests officiating signifies his praying [ NONLATINALPHABET ] as they were ministring or doing their Liturgy, the work of their supplications and intercession;
Because all the ministeries of the Gospel Are in genere orationis (unless we except preaching, in which God speaks by his Servants to the people) the Minister by his office is an Intercessor with God, and the word used in Scripture for the Priests officiating signifies his praying [ ] as they were ministering or doing their Liturgy, the work of their supplications and Intercession;
and therefore the Apostles positively included all their whole ministery in these two: [ but we will give our selves to the word of God, and to prayer;
and Therefore the Apostles positively included all their Whole Ministry in these two: [ but we will give our selves to the word of God, and to prayer;
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they had nothing else to do but pray and preach. And for this reason it was, that the Apostles in a sence nearest to the letter, did verifie the precept of our Blessed Saviour;
they had nothing Else to do but pray and preach. And for this reason it was, that the Apostles in a sense nearest to the Letter, did verify the precept of our Blessed Saviour;
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for the Priests ministery is certainly the instrument of conveying all the blessings of the people, which are annexed to the ordinary administration of the Spirit.
for the Priests Ministry is Certainly the Instrument of conveying all the blessings of the people, which Are annexed to the ordinary administration of the Spirit.
But when all the office of Christs Priesthood in Heaven is called intercession for us, and himself makes the sacrifice of the Cross, effectual to the salvation and graces of his Church, by his prayer,
But when all the office of Christ Priesthood in Heaven is called Intercession for us, and himself makes the sacrifice of the Cross, effectual to the salvation and graces of his Church, by his prayer,
since we are Ministers of the same Priesthood, can there be a greater glory than to have our ministery like to that of Jesus? not operating by vertue of a certain number of syllables,
since we Are Ministers of the same Priesthood, can there be a greater glory than to have our Ministry like to that of jesus? not operating by virtue of a certain number of syllables,
which also is true in the most mysterious solemnity of Christianity in the holy Sacrament of the Lords Supper, which is hallowed and lifted up from the common bread and wine by mystical prayers and solemn invocations of God.
which also is true in the most mysterious solemnity of Christianity in the holy Sacrament of the lords Supper, which is hallowed and lifted up from the Common bred and wine by mystical Prayers and solemn invocations of God.
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And therefore S. Dionysius calls the forms of Consecration NONLATINALPHABET, prayers of Consecration, and S. Cyril in his third mystagogique Catechism sayes the same.
And Therefore S. Dionysius calls the forms of Consecration, Prayers of Consecration, and S. Cyril in his third mystagogique Catechism Says the same.
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For although it be necessary that the words which in the Latin Church have been for a long time called the words of Consecration (which indeed are more properly the words of Institution) should be repeated in every consecration,
For although it be necessary that the words which in the Latin Church have been for a long time called the words of Consecration (which indeed Are more properly the words of Institution) should be repeated in every consecration,
and therefore as they are not only intended there NONLATINALPHABET, by way of history or narration (as Cabasil. mistakes;) so also in the most ancient Liturgies, they were not only read NONLATINALPHABET,
and Therefore as they Are not only intended there, by Way of history or narration (as Cabasil. mistakes;) so also in the most ancient Liturgies, they were not only read,
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Fiat hic panis corpus Christi, & fiat hoc vinum sanguis Christi, Let this bread be made the body of Christ, &c. So it is in S. Iames his Liturgy, S. Clements, S. Marks, and the Greek Doctors:
Fiat hic Paris corpus Christ, & fiat hoc vinum sanguis Christ, Let this bred be made the body of christ, etc. So it is in S. James his Liturgy, S. Clements, S. Marks, and the Greek Doctors:
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And in the very recitation of the words of institution, the people ever used to answer [ Amen ] which intimates it to have been a consecration in genere orationis, called by S. Paul benediction, or the bread of blessing,
And in the very recitation of the words of Institution, the people ever used to answer [ Amen ] which intimates it to have been a consecration in genere orationis, called by S. Paul benediction, or the bred of blessing,
and therefore S. Austin expounding those words of S. Paul [ Let prayers and supplications and intercessions and giving of thanks be made ] saith, Eligo in his verbis hoc intelligere, quod omnis vel paene omnis frequentat ecclesia, ut [ precationes ] accipiamus dictas quas fecimus in celebratione sacramentorum antequam illud quod est in Donini mensâ accipiat benedici:
and Therefore S. Austin expounding those words of S. Paul [ Let Prayers and supplications and intercessions and giving of thanks be made ] Says, Choose in his verbis hoc intelligere, quod omnis vel paene omnis frequentat Church, ut [ precationes ] accipiamus dictas quas We have done in celebration Sacramentorum antequam illud quod est in Donini mensâ Accept benedici:
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The words of Invocation in the shewing the bread of the Eucharist, and the cup of blessing, Who of all the Saints have left to us? For we are not content with those which the Apostle and the Evangelists mention:
The words of Invocation in the showing the bred of the Eucharist, and the cup of blessing, Who of all the Saints have left to us? For we Are not content with those which the Apostle and the Evangelists mention:
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These words set down in Scripture they retained as a part of the mystery co-operating to the solemnity, manifesting the signification of the rite, the glory of the change, the operation of the Spirit, the death of Christ,
These words Set down in Scripture they retained as a part of the mystery cooperating to the solemnity, manifesting the signification of the rite, the glory of the change, the operation of the Spirit, the death of christ,
By these prayers (saith he) they expected the coming of the holy Ghost, that his divine presence might make the bread and the wine mixt with water to become the body and blood of our blessed Saviour.
By these Prayers (Says he) they expected the coming of the holy Ghost, that his divine presence might make the bred and the wine mixed with water to become the body and blood of our blessed Saviour.
And S. Iustin Martyr very often calls the Eucharist, food made Sacramental and Eucharistical by prayer: and Origen, We eat the bread holy, and made the body of Christ by prayer:
And S. Justin Martyr very often calls the Eucharist, food made Sacramental and Eucharistical by prayer: and Origen, We eat the bred holy, and made the body of christ by prayer:
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and being consecrated by the mystical prayer, we take according to the rite. And S. Hierom chides the insolency of some Deacons towards Priests upon this ground.
and being consecrated by the mystical prayer, we take according to the rite. And S. Hieronymus chides the insolency of Some Deacons towards Priests upon this ground.
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Who can suffer that the ministers of widdows and tables should advance themselves above those [ at whose prayers ] the body and blood of Christ are exhibited or made presential? I add only the words of Damascen. The bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ supernaturally by invocation,
Who can suffer that the Ministers of Widows and tables should advance themselves above those [ At whose Prayers ] the body and blood of christ Are exhibited or made presential? I add only the words of Damascene. The bred and wine Are changed into the body and blood of christ supernaturally by invocation,
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or that they mean, the consecration was made by the other prayers annexed to the narrative of the institution according to the several sences of the Greek and Latin Church,
or that they mean, the consecration was made by the other Prayers annexed to the narrative of the Institution according to the several Senses of the Greek and Latin Church,
Nunc Christus offertur, sed offertur quasi homo, quasi recipiens passionem, & offert seipsum quasi Sacerdos ut peccata nostra dimittat hic in imagine [ ibi in veritate, ubi apud Patrem quasi advocatus intervenit.
Nunc Christus offertur, sed offertur quasi homo, quasi Recipiens passionem, & offered seipsum quasi Sacerdos ut Peccata nostra dimittat hic in imagine [ There in veritate, ubi apud Patrem quasi Advocatus intervenit.
And then for that great mysteriousness, which is the sacramental change, which is that which passes from God unto the people by the Priest, that also is obtained and effected by way of prayer.
And then for that great mysteriousness, which is the sacramental change, which is that which passes from God unto the people by the Priest, that also is obtained and effected by Way of prayer.
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For since the holy Ghost is the consecrator, either he is called down by the force of a certain number of syllables, which that he will verifie, himself hath no where described;
For since the holy Ghost is the consecrator, either he is called down by the force of a certain number of syllables, which that he will verify, himself hath no where described;
and that he means not to do it, he hath fairly intimated, in setting down the Institution in words of great vicinity to express the sence of the mystery, but yet of so much difference and variety,
and that he means not to do it, he hath fairly intimated, in setting down the Institution in words of great vicinity to express the sense of the mystery, but yet of so much difference and variety,
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as will shew, this great change is not wrought by such certain and determined words, [ The blood of the New Testament ] so it is in Saint Matthew and S. Mark, [ The new Testament in my blood ] so S. Paul and S. Luke, My body which is broken, My body which is given, &c. and to think otherwise, is so near the Gentile Rites,
as will show, this great change is not wrought by such certain and determined words, [ The blood of the New Testament ] so it is in Saint Matthew and S. Mark, [ The new Testament in my blood ] so S. Paul and S. Lycia, My body which is broken, My body which is given, etc. and to think otherwise, is so near the Gentile Rites,
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and the mysteries of Zoroastes, and the secret operations of the Enthei, and Heathen Priests, that unless God had declared expresly such a power to be affixed to the recitation of such certain words, it is not with too much forwardness to be supposed true in the spirituality of the Gospel.
and the Mysteres of Zoroaster, and the secret operations of the Entheus, and Heathen Priests, that unless God had declared expressly such a power to be affixed to the recitation of such certain words, it is not with too much forwardness to be supposed true in the spirituality of the Gospel.
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But if the spirit descends not by the force of syllables, it follows He is called down by the prayers of the Church, presented by the Priests, which indeed is much to the honour of God and of Religion,
But if the Spirit descends not by the force of syllables, it follows He is called down by the Prayers of the Church, presented by the Priests, which indeed is much to the honour of God and of Religion,
an endearment of our duty, is according to the analogy of the Gospel, and a proper action or part of spiritual sacrifice, that great excellency of Evangelical Religion.
an endearment of our duty, is according to the analogy of the Gospel, and a proper actium or part of spiritual sacrifice, that great excellency of Evangelical Religion.
and yet puts us into a capacity of receiving it by way of moral predisposition, that holy graces may descend into holy vessels, by holy ministeries, and conveyances;
and yet puts us into a capacity of receiving it by Way of moral predisposition, that holy graces may descend into holy vessels, by holy ministeries, and conveyances;
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and none are more fit for the employment than prayers, whereby we bless God ▪ and bless the symbols, and ask that God may bless us, and by which every thing is sanctified, viz. by the word of God and Prayer, that is, by God's benediction and our impetration;
and none Are more fit for the employment than Prayers, whereby we bless God ▪ and bless the symbols, and ask that God may bless us, and by which every thing is sanctified, viz. by the word of God and Prayer, that is, by God's benediction and our impetration;
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according to the use of the word in the saying of our blessed Saviour, Man lives [ by every word ] that proceeds out of the mouth of God: that is, by God's blessing;
according to the use of the word in the saying of our blessed Saviour, Man lives [ by every word ] that proceeds out of the Mouth of God: that is, by God's blessing;
affirm that the Consecration is made by solemn invocation alone, and the very recitation of the words spoken in the body of a prayer are used for argument to move God to hallow the gifts,
affirm that the Consecration is made by solemn invocation alone, and the very recitation of the words spoken in the body of a prayer Are used for argument to move God to hallow the Gifts,
And this, Gabriel of Philadelphia observes out of an Apostolical Liturgy, The words of our Lord [ NONLATINALPHABET ] antecedently, and by way of institution,
And this, Gabriel of Philadelphia observes out of an Apostolical Liturgy, The words of our Lord [ ] antecedently, and by Way of Institution,
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and all Liturgies in the world in their several Canons of communion, do now, and did for ever, mingle solemn prayers together with recitation of Christ's words;
and all Liturgies in the world in their several Canonas of communion, do now, and did for ever, mingle solemn Prayers together with recitation of Christ's words;
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For absolution and reconciliation of penitents I need say no more, but the question of S. Austin, Quid est aliud Manûs Impositio, quàm oratio super hominem? And the Priestly absolution is called by S. Leo, Sacerdotum supplicationes, The prayers of Priests; and in the old Ordo Romanus, and in the Pontifical, the forms of reconciliation were [ Deus te absolvat ] the Lord pardon thee, &c. But whatsoever the forms were (for they may be optative, or indicative, or declarative,) the case is not altered as to this question:
For absolution and reconciliation of penitents I need say no more, but the question of S. Austin, Quid est Aliud Manûs Impositio, quàm oratio super hominem? And the Priestly absolution is called by S. Leo, Sacerdotum supplicationes, The Prayers of Priests; and in the old Ordo Romanus, and in the Pontifical, the forms of reconciliation were [ Deus te absolvat ] the Lord pardon thee, etc. But whatsoever the forms were (for they may be optative, or indicative, or declarative,) the case is not altered as to this question:
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for Ego benedico, & Deus benedicat ] is the same, and was no more when God commanded the Priest in express terms to bless the people; only the Church of late, chuses the indicative form, to signifie, that such a person is by authority and proper designation appointed the ordinary minister of benediction.
for Ego benedico, & Deus benedicat ] is the same, and was no more when God commanded the Priest in express terms to bless the people; only the Church of late, chooses the indicative from, to signify, that such a person is by Authority and proper designation appointed the ordinary minister of benediction.
and yet every person may say in charity, God bless you; He may not be properly said to bless, for the greater is not blessed of the lesser by Saint Paul 's Rule;
and yet every person may say in charity, God bless you; He may not be properly said to bless, for the greater is not blessed of the lesser by Saint Paul is Rule;
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In persona Christi condonavi, I pardon in the person of Christ, saith S. Paul: in the first, he is NONLATINALPHABET; in the second he is NONLATINALPHABET;
In persona Christ condonavi, I pardon in the person of christ, Says S. Paul: in the First, he is; in the second he is;
in both, a minister of divine benediction to the people, the anointing from above descends upon Aaron 's beard, and so by degrees to the skirts of the people;
in both, a minister of divine benediction to the people, the anointing from above descends upon Aaron is beard, and so by Degrees to the skirts of the people;
and yet in those things which the Priest or the Prophet does but signifie by divine appointment he is said to do the thing, which he only signifies and makes publick as a Minister of God:
and yet in those things which the Priest or the Prophet does but signify by divine appointment he is said to do the thing, which he only signifies and makes public as a Minister of God:
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And I understand, though not the degree and excellency, yet the truth of this manner of operation in the instance of Isaac blessing Iacob, which in the several parts was expressed in all forms, indicative, optative, enunciative;
And I understand, though not the degree and excellency, yet the truth of this manner of operation in the instance of Isaac blessing Iacob, which in the several parts was expressed in all forms, indicative, optative, enunciative;
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and with design to make signification of another Article, yet the manner of procuring blessings and graces for the people is by a ministery of interpellation and prayer, we having no other way of address or return to God but by Petition and Eucharist.
and with Design to make signification of Another Article, yet the manner of procuring blessings and graces for the people is by a Ministry of interpellation and prayer, we having no other Way of address or return to God but by Petition and Eucharist.
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Si ergo ad hoc valet quod dictum est in Evangelio, Deis peccatorem non audit, aut, Per peccatorem sacramenta non celebrentur, Quomodo exaudit — deprecantem vel super aquam baptismi, vel super oleum, vel super Eucharistiam, vel super capita eorum super quibus manus imponitur? with S. Austin, praying over the Symbols of every Sacrament,
Si ergo ad hoc valet quod dictum est in Evangelio, Deis peccatorem non audit, Or, Per peccatorem Sacraments non celebrentur, Quomodo exaudit — deprecantem vel super aquam Baptism, vel super oleum, vel super Eucharistiam, vel super capita Their super quibus manus imponitur? with S. Austin, praying over the Symbols of every Sacrament,
And therefore in the office of Consecration in the Greek Church, this power passes upon the person ordained, That he may be worthy to ask things of thee for the salvation of the people, that is, to celebrate the Sacraments,
And Therefore in the office of Consecration in the Greek Church, this power passes upon the person ordained, That he may be worthy to ask things of thee for the salvation of the people, that is, to celebrate the Sacraments,
and Rites, and that thou wilt hear him: which fully expresses the sence of the present discourse, that the first part of that grace of the holy Spirit which consecrates the Priest, the first part of his sanctification, is a separation of the person to the power of intercession for the people,
and Rites, and that thou wilt hear him: which Fully Expresses the sense of the present discourse, that the First part of that grace of the holy Spirit which consecrates the Priest, the First part of his sanctification, is a separation of the person to the power of Intercession for the people,
And now this sanctification which is so evident in Scripture, tradition and reason, taken from proportion and analogy to Religion, is so far from making the power of the holy man less than is supposed, that it shews the greatness of it by a true representment;
And now this sanctification which is so evident in Scripture, tradition and reason, taken from proportion and analogy to Religion, is so Far from making the power of the holy man less than is supposed, that it shows the greatness of it by a true representment;
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as Nazianzen calls him, a Minister co-operating with Christ, he does without leave call himself a man of God, a Mediator between God and the people under Christ, he boldly thrusts himself into the participation of that glorious mediation which Christ officiates in Heaven;
as Nazianzen calls him, a Minister cooperating with christ, he does without leave call himself a man of God, a Mediator between God and the people under christ, he boldly thrusts himself into the participation of that glorious mediation which christ officiates in Heaven;
2. Now for the other part of spiritual emanation or descent of graces in sanctification of the Clergy, that is in order to the performance of the other, NONLATINALPHABET;
2. Now for the other part of spiritual emanation or descent of graces in sanctification of the Clergy, that is in order to the performance of the other,;
and certainly they who are honoured with so great a grace as to be called to officiate in holy and useful Ministeries have need also of other graces to make them persons holy in habit and disposition,
and Certainly they who Are honoured with so great a grace as to be called to officiate in holy and useful Ministeries have need also of other graces to make them Persons holy in habit and disposition,
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as well as holy in Calling, and therefore God hath sent his Spirit to furnish his Emissaries with excellencies proportionable to their need and the usefulness of the Church.
as well as holy in Calling, and Therefore God hath sent his Spirit to furnish his Emissaries with excellencies proportionable to their need and the usefulness of the Church.
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At the beginning of Christianity, God gave gifts extraordinary, as boldness of spirit, fearless courage, freedom of discourse, excellent understanding, discerning of spirits, deep judgment, innocence and prudence of deportment, the gift of tongues;
At the beginning of Christianity, God gave Gifts extraordinary, as boldness of Spirit, fearless courage, freedom of discourse, excellent understanding, discerning of spirits, deep judgement, innocence and prudence of deportment, the gift of tongues;
these were so necessary at the institution of the Christian Church, that if we had not had testimony of the matter of fact, the reasonableness of the thing would prove the actual dispensation of the Spirit;
these were so necessary At the Institution of the Christian Church, that if we had not had testimony of the matter of fact, the reasonableness of the thing would prove the actual Dispensation of the Spirit;
and then the graces that were necessary for the well discharging the NONLATINALPHABET, the Priestly function, were such as make the person of more benefit to the people, not only by being exemplary to them,
and then the graces that were necessary for the well discharging the, the Priestly function, were such as make the person of more benefit to the people, not only by being exemplary to them,
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but gracious and loved by God: and those are spiritual graces of sanctification. And therefore Ordination is a collation of holy graces of sanctification;
but gracious and loved by God: and those Are spiritual graces of sanctification. And Therefore Ordination is a collation of holy graces of sanctification;
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and in the infusion of habits, and perfect abilities, though then also, it is reasonable to believe that God will assist the pious and careful endeavours of holy Priests,
and in the infusion of habits, and perfect abilities, though then also, it is reasonable to believe that God will assist the pious and careful endeavours of holy Priests,
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And this is so certainly true, that even when the Apostle had ordained Timothy to be Bishop of Ephesus, he calls upon him to stir up the gift of God, which was in him by the putting on of his hands, and that gift is a Rosary of graces; what graces they are, he enumerates in the following words:
And this is so Certainly true, that even when the Apostle had ordained Timothy to be Bishop of Ephesus, he calls upon him to stir up the gift of God, which was in him by the putting on of his hands, and that gift is a Rosary of graces; what graces they Are, he enumerates in the following words:
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God hath not given us the spirit of Fear, but of Power, of Love, NONLATINALPHABET, and of a modest and sober mind (and these words are made part of the form of collating the Episcopal order in the Church of England.) Here is all that descends from the Spirit in Ordination, NONLATINALPHABET, Power, that is, to officiate and intercede with God in the parts of ministery:
God hath not given us the Spirit of fear, but of Power, of Love,, and of a modest and Sobrium mind (and these words Are made part of the from of collating the Episcopal order in the Church of England.) Here is all that descends from the Spirit in Ordination,, Power, that is, to officiate and intercede with God in the parts of Ministry:
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because they are most ancient, have suffered the least change, and been polluted with fewer interests) the mystical prayer of Ordination names graces in order to holiness.
Because they Are most ancient, have suffered the least change, and been polluted with fewer interests) the mystical prayer of Ordination names graces in order to holiness.
We pray thee that the grace of the ever holy Spirit may descend upon him, Fill him full of all faith and love and power and sanctification by the illumination of thy holy and lifegiving Spirit:
We pray thee that the grace of the ever holy Spirit may descend upon him, Fill him full of all faith and love and power and sanctification by the illumination of thy holy and lifegiving Spirit:
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and the reason why these things are desir'd, and given, is in order to the right performing his holy offices, That he may be worthy to stand without blame at thy Altar, to preach the Gospel of thy Kingdom, to minister the words of thy truth, to bring to Thee gifts,
and the reason why these things Are desired, and given, is in order to the right performing his holy Offices, That he may be worthy to stand without blame At thy Altar, to preach the Gospel of thy Kingdom, to minister the words of thy truth, to bring to Thee Gifts,
And therefore S. Cyril says that Christ's saying, Receive ye the Holy Ghost, signifies grace given by Christ to the Apostles, whereby they were sanctified:
And Therefore S. Cyril Says that Christ's saying, Receive you the Holy Ghost, signifies grace given by christ to the Apostles, whereby they were sanctified:
that by the holy Ghost they might be absolved from their sins, saith Haymo; and S. Austin says, that many persons that were snatched violently to be made Priests or Bishops, who had in their former purposes determined to marry and live a secular life, have in their Ordination received the gift of continency.
that by the holy Ghost they might be absolved from their Sins, Says Haymo; and S. Austin Says, that many Persons that were snatched violently to be made Priests or Bishops, who had in their former Purposes determined to marry and live a secular life, have in their Ordination received the gift of continency.
And therefore there was reason for the greatness of the solemnities used in all ages in separation of Priests from the world, insomuch that whatsoever was used in any sort of sanctification of solemn benediction by Moses law, all that was used in Consecration of the Priest, who was to receive the greatest measure of sanctification.
And Therefore there was reason for the greatness of the solemnities used in all ages in separation of Priests from the world, insomuch that whatsoever was used in any sort of sanctification of solemn benediction by Moses law, all that was used in Consecration of the Priest, who was to receive the greatest measure of sanctification.
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Cum enim heri unus è plebe esset, repente redditur praeceptor, praeses, Doctor pietatis, mysteriorum latentium Praesul &c. Invisibili quadam vi, ac gratia invisibilem animam in melius transformatam gerens, that is, improved in all spiritual graces;
Cum enim Heri Unus è plebe esset, Repent redditur Preceptor, praeses, Doctor pietatis, Mysteriorum latentium Præsul etc. Invisibili Quadam vi, ac Gratia invisibilem animam in Better transformatam gerens, that is, improved in all spiritual graces;
and we grow in God's favour, as our graces multiply or grow. Now that these graces being given in Ordination, are immediate emanations of the holy Spirit,
and we grow in God's favour, as our graces multiply or grow. Now that these graces being given in Ordination, Are immediate emanations of the holy Spirit,
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the power of remitting and retaining sins in the Octaves of Easter; the power of baptizing and preaching, together with universal jurisdiction, immediately before the Ascension,
the power of remitting and retaining Sins in the Octaves of Easter; the power of baptizing and preaching, together with universal jurisdiction, immediately before the Ascension,
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and thrust into these Offices, but there is an impossibility in the thing, it is null in the very deed doing, to handle these mysteries without some appointment by God;
and thrust into these Offices, but there is an impossibility in the thing, it is null in the very deed doing, to handle these Mysteres without Some appointment by God;
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for the first beginning of a lasting necessity, is extraordinary, and made ordinary in succession, and by continuation of a fixed and determined Ministery.
for the First beginning of a lasting necessity, is extraordinary, and made ordinary in succession, and by continuation of a fixed and determined Ministry.
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God breathed into the Apostles NONLATINALPHABET, the breath of the life-giving spirit; and that breath was to be continued in a perpetual, univocal production;
God breathed into the Apostles, the breath of the lifegiving Spirit; and that breath was to be continued in a perpetual, univocal production;
all that succeed are called or designed by an ordinary vocation, because whatsoever is in the succession is but an ordinary necessity, to which God hath proportioned an ordinary Ministery;
all that succeed Are called or designed by an ordinary vocation, Because whatsoever is in the succession is but an ordinary necessity, to which God hath proportioned an ordinary Ministry;
and when it may be supplied by the common provisions, to look for an extraordinary calling, is as if a man should expect some new man to be created, as Adam was;
and when it may be supplied by the Common provisions, to look for an extraordinary calling, is as if a man should expect Some new man to be created, as Adam was;
He first immediately gives the NONLATINALPHABET, the grace, and leaves this as a Depositum to the Church, faithfully to be kept till Christ's second coming;
He First immediately gives the, the grace, and leaves this as a Depositum to the Church, faithfully to be kept till Christ's second coming;
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he opens the door, and then left it open, commanding all to come in that way, into the Ministery and tuition of the flock, calling all that came in by windows,
he Opens the door, and then left it open, commanding all to come in that Way, into the Ministry and tuition of the flock, calling all that Come in by windows,
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when it is referred to a designation of persons to the Ministery, it always signifies that which we term, calling extraordinary; it always signifies, an immediate act of God;
when it is referred to a designation of Persons to the Ministry, it always signifies that which we term, calling extraordinary; it always signifies, an immediate act of God;
and the current derived from the first emanations is dried up, and then he that is boldest to publish his follies, is also as apt to mistake his own boldness for a call from God, as he did at first his own vain opinion for a necessary truth;
and the current derived from the First emanations is dried up, and then he that is Boldest to publish his follies, is also as apt to mistake his own boldness for a call from God, as he did At First his own vain opinion for a necessary truth;
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He that thinks every shaking of the Ark is absolute ruine to it, when peradventure it was but the weakness of his own eyes that made him fancy what was not, may also think he hears a call from above to support it, which indeed was nothing but a noise in his own head:
He that thinks every shaking of the Ark is absolute ruin to it, when Peradventure it was but the weakness of his own eyes that made him fancy what was not, may also think he hears a call from above to support it, which indeed was nothing but a noise in his own head:
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But God by promising that his Church should abide for ever, and that the gates of Hell should not prevail against it, but that himself would be with her to the end of the world;
But God by promising that his Church should abide for ever, and that the gates of Hell should not prevail against it, but that himself would be with her to the end of the world;
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hath sufficiently confuted the vanity of those men, who that they might thrust themselves into an office, pretend the dissolution of the very being of the Church:
hath sufficiently confuted the vanity of those men, who that they might thrust themselves into an office, pretend the dissolution of the very being of the Church:
and now that the Law, by which we are to frame our understandings and our actions, is established, we must not expect an Apostle to correct every abuse;
and now that the Law, by which we Are to frame our understandings and our actions, is established, we must not expect an Apostle to correct every abuse;
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for hitherto it hath ever been in the Christian Churches, that God hath preserved a holy Clergy in the same proportion as he hath preserved a holy people;
for hitherto it hath ever been in the Christian Churches, that God hath preserved a holy Clergy in the same proportion as he hath preserved a holy people;
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and we have no reason to fear it will be so now, after so long an experience to expound the promises of our Lord to the sence of a perpetual Ministery,
and we have no reason to Fear it will be so now, After so long an experience to expound the promises of our Lord to the sense of a perpetual Ministry,
but only 1. The reputation and testimony of all Christian Churches, (which also must transmit the same by a continual successive testimony to the following,
but only 1. The reputation and testimony of all Christian Churches, (which also must transmit the same by a continual successive testimony to the following,
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or else they will be of an uncertain faith,) and 2. The confidence of the divine providence and goodness, who will not let us want what is fit for us, that without which we cannot attain the end to which in mercy he hath designed us.
or Else they will be of an uncertain faith,) and 2. The confidence of the divine providence and Goodness, who will not let us want what is fit for us, that without which we cannot attain the end to which in mercy he hath designed us.
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Now the same Arguments which we have for the continuation of Scripture, we have for the perpetuity of a Christian Clergy, that is, besides the so long actual succession and continuance, we have he goodness and unalterable sweetness of the Divine mercies, who will continue such Ministeries which himself hath made the ordinary means of salvation;
Now the same Arguments which we have for the continuation of Scripture, we have for the perpetuity of a Christian Clergy, that is, beside the so long actual succession and Continuance, we have he Goodness and unalterable sweetness of the Divine Mercies, who will continue such Ministeries which himself hath made the ordinary means of salvation;
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they both were intended but as the ordinary ministeries of salvation, and if Scripture be kept for the use of the Church, it is more likely the Church will be preserved in its necessary constituent parts than the Scripture;
they both were intended but as the ordinary ministeries of salvation, and if Scripture be kept for the use of the Church, it is more likely the Church will be preserved in its necessary constituent parts than the Scripture;
Since then, there is now no more expectation of an extraordinary calling (and to do so were an extraordinary vanity) it remains that the derivation of the ministerial power be by an ordinary conveyance.
Since then, there is now no more expectation of an extraordinary calling (and to do so were an extraordinary vanity) it remains that the derivation of the ministerial power be by an ordinary conveyance.
The Spirit of God in Scripture hath drawn a line, and chalked out the path that himself meant to tread, in giving the graces of Evangelical ministrations.
The Spirit of God in Scripture hath drawn a line, and chalked out the path that himself meant to tread, in giving the graces of Evangelical ministrations.
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At first, after that Christ had named twelve (one whereof was lost) they, not having an express command for the manner of Ordination, took such course as Reason and Religion taught them.
At First, After that christ had nam twelve (one whereof was lost) they, not having an express command for the manner of Ordination, took such course as Reason and Religion taught them.
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They before had the office in themselves, but it was not communicable to others, till the Spirit, the Anointing from above, ran over the Fringes of the Priest's garments;
They before had the office in themselves, but it was not communicable to Others, till the Spirit, the Anointing from above, ran over the Fringes of the Priest's garments;
and it is remarkable, that the Apostles did not lay hands upon Matthias: he being made Apostle before the descent of the Holy Ghost, they had no power to do it, they were not yet made Ministers of the Spirit; which because afterwards presently they did, concludes fairly, that at Pentecost they were amongst other graces made the ordinary Ministers of Ordination.
and it is remarkable, that the Apostles did not lay hands upon Matthias: he being made Apostle before the descent of the Holy Ghost, they had no power to do it, they were not yet made Ministers of the Spirit; which Because afterwards presently they did, concludes fairly, that At Pentecost they were among other graces made the ordinary Ministers of Ordination.
This I say is certain, that the Holy Ghost descending at Pentecost, they instantly did officiate in their ministerial offices, they preached, they baptized, they confirmed and gave the holy Spirit of obsignation, and took persons into the Lot of their Ministery, doing of it by an external rite and solemn invocation:
This I say is certain, that the Holy Ghost descending At Pentecost, they instantly did officiate in their ministerial Offices, they preached, they baptised, they confirmed and gave the holy Spirit of obsignation, and took Persons into the Lot of their Ministry, doing of it by an external rite and solemn invocation:
and was tied to do that which every man now is bound to do, that shall pretend a calling extraordinary, viz. to give an extraordinary proof of his extraordinary calling: which when he had done in the College of Ierusalem, the Apostles gave him the right hand of fellowship, and approved his vocation;
and was tied to do that which every man now is bound to do, that shall pretend a calling extraordinary, viz. to give an extraordinary proof of his extraordinary calling: which when he had done in the College of Ierusalem, the Apostles gave him the right hand of fellowship, and approved his vocation;
This great change was in nothing expressed greater, than that Saul upon his Ordination changed his name, which Saint Chrysostome observing, affirms the same of Saint Peter. I conclude, Differentiam inter ordinem & plebem constituit Ecclesiae authoritas & honor per ordinis concessunt sanctificatus à Deo, saith Tertullian. The authority of the whole Church of God hath made distinction between the person ordained and the people,
This great change was in nothing expressed greater, than that Saul upon his Ordination changed his name, which Saint Chrysostom observing, affirms the same of Saint Peter. I conclude, Differentiam inter ordinem & plebem Constituted Ecclesiae Authoritas & honour per Order concessunt Sanctificatus à God, Says Tertullian. The Authority of the Whole Church of God hath made distinction between the person ordained and the people,
but the honour and power of it is derived from the sanctification of God: It is derived from him, but conveyed by an ordinary Ministery of his appointing:
but the honour and power of it is derived from the sanctification of God: It is derived from him, but conveyed by an ordinary Ministry of his appointing:
Whosoever therefore with unsanctified, that is, with unconsecrated hands, shall dare to officiate in the ministerial office, separate by God, by gifts, by graces, by publick order, by an established rite, by the institution of Jesus, by the descent of the Holy Ghost, by the word of God, by the practice of the Apostles, by the practice of sixteen Ages of the Catholick Church, by the necessity of the thing, by Reason, by Analogy to the discourse of all the wise men that ever were in the world;
Whosoever Therefore with unsanctified, that is, with unconsecrated hands, shall Dare to officiate in the ministerial office, separate by God, by Gifts, by graces, by public order, by an established rite, by the Institution of jesus, by the descent of the Holy Ghost, by the word of God, by the practice of the Apostles, by the practice of sixteen Ages of the Catholic Church, by the necessity of the thing, by Reason, by Analogy to the discourse of all the wise men that ever were in the world;
lest it be said unto you, Why takest thou my Law into thy mouth, seeing thou hatest to be reformed thereby? He that lives anidle life may preach with Truth and Reason, or as did the Pharisees;
lest it be said unto you, Why Takest thou my Law into thy Mouth, seeing thou Hatest to be reformed thereby? He that lives anidle life may preach with Truth and Reason, or as did the Pharisees;
for though it be true, that you are not to do prejudice to succession, yet many things may be forgiven upon just occasions, from which the Church shall receive no incommodity;
for though it be true, that you Are not to do prejudice to succession, yet many things may be forgiven upon just occasions, from which the Church shall receive no incommodity;
and in such significations, which can neither deceive your selves nor others. Let every Curate of Souls strive to understand himself best; and then to understand others. Let him spare himself least;
and in such significations, which can neither deceive your selves nor Others. Let every Curate of Souls strive to understand himself best; and then to understand Others. Let him spare himself least;
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lest as the Bishop of Granata told the Governours of Leria and Patti, like silly Animals they take burdens upon their backs at the pleasure of the multitude, which they neither can retain with Prudence, nor shake off with Safety.
lest as the Bishop of Granata told the Governors of Leria and Patti, like silly Animals they take burdens upon their backs At the pleasure of the multitude, which they neither can retain with Prudence, nor shake off with Safety.
When you teach your people any part of their duty, as in paying their debts, their tithes and offerings, in giving due reverence and religious regards, diminish nothing of admonition in these particulars,
When you teach your people any part of their duty, as in paying their debts, their Tithes and offerings, in giving due Reverence and religious regards, diminish nothing of admonition in these particulars,
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Ever remembring that if you cheaply and lightly be engag'd in such low usages with any Person, that Person is likely to be lost from all possibility of receiving much good from your Ministery.
Ever remembering that if you cheaply and lightly be engaged in such low usages with any Person, that Person is likely to be lost from all possibility of receiving much good from your Ministry.
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and by all means you prudently can, to bring them to peace and brotherly kindness. Suffer no houses of Debauchery, of Drunkenness or Lust in your Parishes;
and by all means you prudently can, to bring them to peace and brotherly kindness. Suffer no houses of Debauchery, of drunkenness or Lust in your Parishes;
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then take care of him, use him tenderly, perswade him meekly, reprove him gently, and deal mercifully with him, till God shall reveal that also unto him, in which his unavoidable trouble and his temptation lies.
then take care of him, use him tenderly, persuade him meekly, reprove him gently, and deal mercifully with him, till God shall reveal that also unto him, in which his unavoidable trouble and his temptation lies.
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He that observes any of his people to be zealous, let him be careful to conduct that zeal into such channels where there is least danger of inconveniency;
He that observes any of his people to be zealous, let him be careful to conduct that zeal into such channels where there is least danger of inconveniency;
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and a question put into their heads, and a power of judging into their hands, is a putting it to their choice whether you shall be troubled by them this week or the next;
and a question put into their Heads, and a power of judging into their hands, is a putting it to their choice whither you shall be troubled by them this Week or the next;
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but tell them in every duty, what are the measures, what circumstances, what instruments, and what is the particular minute meaning of every general Advice.
but tell them in every duty, what Are the measures, what Circumstances, what Instruments, and what is the particular minute meaning of every general advice.
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Let the business of your Sermons be to preach holy Life, Obedience, Peace, Love among neighbours, hearty love, to live as the old Christians did, and the new should;
Let the business of your Sermons be to preach holy Life, obedience, Peace, Love among neighbours, hearty love, to live as the old Christians did, and the new should;
Because it is impossible that Charity should live, unless the lust of the tongue be mortified, let every Minister in his charge be frequent and severe against slanderers, detractors and backbiters;
Because it is impossible that Charity should live, unless the lust of the tongue be mortified, let every Minister in his charge be frequent and severe against slanderers, detractors and backbiters;
Let every Minister be careful to observe, and vehement in reproving those faults of his Parishioners, of which the Laws cannot or do not take cognizance, such as are many degrees of intemperate drinkings, gluttony, riotous living, expences above their ability, pride, bragging, lying in ordinary conversation, covetousness, peevishness,
Let every Minister be careful to observe, and vehement in reproving those Faults of his Parishioners, of which the Laws cannot or do not take cognizance, such as Are many Degrees of intemperate drinkings, gluttony, riotous living, expenses above their ability, pride, bragging, lying in ordinary Conversation, covetousness, peevishness,
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and many things will be hard to prove by the measures of Courts, which are easie enough to be observed by the watchful and diligent eye and ear of the Guide of Souls.
and many things will be hard to prove by the measures of Courts, which Are easy enough to be observed by the watchful and diligent eye and ear of the Guide of Souls.
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For they that make a business of the words of common use, and reform Religion by introducing a new word, intend to make a change but no amendment, they spend themselves in trifles,
For they that make a business of the words of Common use, and reform Religion by introducing a new word, intend to make a change but no amendment, they spend themselves in trifles,
ever remembring that in all ages it hath been the greatest artifice of Satan to hinder the increase of Christs Kingdom, by destroying those things in which it does consist, viz. Peace and Righteousness, Holiness and Mortification.
ever remembering that in all ages it hath been the greatest artifice of Satan to hinder the increase of Christ Kingdom, by destroying those things in which it does consist, viz. Peace and Righteousness, Holiness and Mortification.
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let them be taught to believe, but not to argue, lest if the arguments meet with a scrupulous person, it rather shake the foundation by curious inquiry,
let them be taught to believe, but not to argue, lest if the Arguments meet with a scrupulous person, it rather shake the Foundation by curious inquiry,
as of Christmas, Easter, Ascensionday, Whitsunday, Trinity Sunday, the Annunciation of the blessed Virgin Mary; because these Feasts containing in them the great Fundamentals of our Faith, will with most advantage convey the mysteries to the people,
as of Christmas, Easter, Ascension day, Whitsunday, Trinity Sunday, the Annunciation of the blessed Virgae Marry; Because these Feasts containing in them the great Fundamentals of our Faith, will with most advantage convey the Mysteres to the people,
and furnish them with materials, concerning the life and death of the ever blessed Jesus, the greatness of God, our own meanness, the dreadful sound of the last Trumpet, the infinite event of the two last sentences at doomsday:
and furnish them with materials, Concerning the life and death of the ever blessed jesus, the greatness of God, our own meanness, the dreadful found of the last Trumpet, the infinite event of the two last sentences At doomsday:
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but by preaching alone they cannot. Let the people be exhorted to keep Fasting days, and the Feasts of the Church; according to their respective capacities;
but by preaching alone they cannot. Let the people be exhorted to keep Fasting days, and the Feasts of the Church; according to their respective capacities;
so they give but small evidence of their joy in God and Religion, who are unwilling solemnly to partake of the publick and Religious Joys of the Christian Church.
so they give but small evidence of their joy in God and Religion, who Are unwilling solemnly to partake of the public and Religious Joys of the Christian Church.
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And let him also take care that all young persons may by understanding the Principles of Religion, their vow of Baptism, the excellency of Christian Religion, the necessity and advantages of it,
And let him also take care that all young Persons may by understanding the Principles of Religion, their Voelli of Baptism, the excellency of Christian Religion, the necessity and advantages of it,
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but of his own accord and care to go to them, to examine them, to exhort them to perfect their repentance, to strengthen their faith, to encourage their patience, to perswade them to resignation, to the renewing of their holy vows, to the love of God, to be reconcil'd to their neighbours, to make restitution and amends, to confess their sins, to settle their estate, to provide for their charges, to do acts of piety and charity,
but of his own accord and care to go to them, to examine them, to exhort them to perfect their Repentance, to strengthen their faith, to encourage their patience, to persuade them to resignation, to the renewing of their holy vows, to the love of God, to be reconciled to their neighbours, to make restitution and amends, to confess their Sins, to settle their estate, to provide for their charges, to do acts of piety and charity,
but you have nothing to do to meddle with passing final sentences; neither cast him down in despair, nor raise him up to vain and unreasonable confidences.
but you have nothing to do to meddle with passing final sentences; neither cast him down in despair, nor raise him up to vain and unreasonable confidences.
and in great Towns and populous places conveniently inhabited, it must be read in Churches, that the daily sacrifice of Prayer and Thanksgiving may never cease.
and in great Towns and populous places conveniently inhabited, it must be read in Churches, that the daily sacrifice of Prayer and Thanksgiving may never cease.
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The Minister is to instruct the people, that the Baptism of their children ought not to be ordinarily deferr'd longer than till the next Sunday after the birth of the child;
The Minister is to instruct the people, that the Baptism of their children ought not to be ordinarily deferred longer than till the next Sunday After the birth of the child;
To which also it is very useful that it be added, that every Minister study the ancient Canons of the Church, especially the Penitentials of the Eastern and Western Churches:
To which also it is very useful that it be added, that every Minister study the ancient Canonas of the Church, especially the Penitentials of the Eastern and Western Churches:
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but to meddle not with controversies, but such by which he may be enabled to convince the gainsayers in things that concern publick peace and a good life.
but to meddle not with controversies, but such by which he may be enabled to convince the gainsayers in things that concern public peace and a good life.
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In these and all things else that concern the Ministers duty, if there be difficulty you are to repair to your Bishop for further advice, assistance and information. FINIS.
In these and all things Else that concern the Ministers duty, if there be difficulty you Are to repair to your Bishop for further Advice, assistance and information. FINIS.
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or can represent the most enravishing Objects of our desires are made use of, by the Holy Ghost, to recommend unto us this transcendent State of Blessedness: Such are these;
or can represent the most enravishing Objects of our Desires Are made use of, by the Holy Ghost, to recommend unto us this transcendent State of Blessedness: Such Are these;
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Being fill'd with all the fulness of God, An exceeding eternal weight of Glory, NONLATINALPHABET, Words strangely Emphatical, that can't be put into English; and if they could, they would not be able to convey to our minds the Notion that they design:
Being filled with all the fullness of God, an exceeding Eternal weight of Glory,, Words strangely Emphatical, that can't be put into English; and if they could, they would not be able to convey to our minds the Notion that they Design:
and an undiscover'd Land. It may be, some Heavenly Pilgrim, that with his holy thoughts and ardent desires, is continually travelling thitherward, arrives sometimes near the Borders of the promis'd Land,
and an undiscovered Land. It may be, Some Heavenly Pilgrim, that with his holy thoughts and Ardent Desires, is continually traveling thitherward, arrives sometime near the Borders of the promised Land,
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and the Suburbs of the new Ierusalem, and gets upon the top of Pisgah, and there he has an imperfect Prospect of a brave Countrey, that lies afar way off;
and the Suburbs of the new Ierusalem, and gets upon the top of Pisgah, and there he has an imperfect Prospect of a brave Country, that lies afar Way off;
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Sure I am, of all the Regions of the Intellectual World, and the several Lands that are peopled either with Men or Angels, the most pleasant Countries they lie under the Line, under the direct beams of the Sun of Righteousness, where there is an eternal Day, and an eternal Spring;
Sure I am, of all the Regions of the Intellectual World, and the several Lands that Are peopled either with Men or Angels, the most pleasant Countries they lie under the Line, under the Direct beams of the Sun of Righteousness, where there is an Eternal Day, and an Eternal Spring;
Thus we may use Figures, and Metaphors, and Allegories, and tell you of fruitful Meads, and spacious Fields, and winding Rivers, and purling Brooks, and chanting Birds, and shady Groves,
Thus we may use Figures, and Metaphors, and Allegories, and tell you of fruitful Meads, and spacious Fields, and winding rivers, and purling Brooks, and chanting Birds, and shady Groves,
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nor so much as conceiv'd; or declare unto you what our Eagle-sighted Evangelist tells us does not yet appear. But, that you may understand, that that which sets this state of Happiness so beyond the reach of all imagination, is only its transcendent excellency;
nor so much as conceived; or declare unto you what our Eagle-sighted Evangelist tells us does not yet appear. But, that you may understand, that that which sets this state of Happiness so beyond the reach of all imagination, is only its transcendent excellency;
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Vanity and Misery, they are two words that speak the whole of this present World; the enjoyments of it are dreams, and fancies, and shadows, and appearances;
Vanity and Misery, they Are two words that speak the Whole of this present World; the enjoyments of it Are dreams, and fancies, and shadows, and appearances;
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they clog our affections, and like a heavy weight depress us unto this earth, and keep us from soaring aloft among the winged Inhabitants of the upper Regions:
they clog our affections, and like a heavy weight depress us unto this earth, and keep us from soaring aloft among the winged Inhabitants of the upper Regions:
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And this is an argument that the Gospel does dwell much upon, viz. the Redemption of our Bodies, that He shall change our vile bodies, that they may be like unto his glorious Body;
And this is an argument that the Gospel does dwell much upon, viz. the Redemption of our Bodies, that He shall change our vile bodies, that they may be like unto his glorious Body;
who was NONLATINALPHABET, of heaven heavenly; as the first man was, NONLATINALPHABET, of the earth earthy. And therefore, I think, the Schools put too mean a rate upon this great Promise of the Gospel, The Resurrection of our Bodies;
who was, of heaven heavenly; as the First man was,, of the earth earthy. And Therefore, I think, the Schools put too mean a rate upon this great Promise of the Gospel, The Resurrection of our Bodies;
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and, I believe, it might be demonstrated from the principles of sound Philosophy, That this Article of our Christian Faith, which the Atheist makes so much sport withall, is so far from being chargeable with any absurdity, that it is founded upon the Highest Reason:
and, I believe, it might be demonstrated from the principles of found Philosophy, That this Article of our Christian Faith, which the Atheist makes so much sport withal, is so Far from being chargeable with any absurdity, that it is founded upon the Highest Reason:
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for, seeing we find by too great an experience, that the Soul has so close and necessary a dependance upon this gross and earthy Mass that we now carry about with us;
for, seeing we find by too great an experience, that the Soul has so close and necessary a dependence upon this gross and earthy Mass that we now carry about with us;
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Wo is me, that I am forc'd to dwell in Meshech, and to have my habitation in the Tents of Kedar; that there should be so many Goliah 's within me, that defie the Host of Israel; so many sons of Anak that hinder my entrance into the Land of Promise, and the Rest of God;
Woe is me, that I am forced to dwell in Meshech, and to have my habitation in the Tents of Kedar; that there should be so many Goliath is within me, that defy the Host of Israel; so many Sons of Anak that hinder my Entrance into the Land of Promise, and the Rest of God;
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Thus does he sit down by the Rivers of Babylon, and weep over those ruines and desolations that these worse than Assyrian Armies have made in the City, and House of his God.
Thus does he fit down by the rivers of Babylon, and weep over those ruins and desolations that these Worse than assyrian Armies have made in the city, and House of his God.
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Who shall deliver me from this body of death? And though, through his faith, and courage, and constancy, he be daily getting ground of his Spiritual enemies;
Who shall deliver me from this body of death? And though, through his faith, and courage, and constancy, he be daily getting ground of his Spiritual enemies;
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The Oracle tells Amelius, enquiring what was become of Polinus 's soul, that he was gone to Pythagoras, and Socrates, and Plato, and as many as had born a part in the Quire of heavenly love.
The Oracle tells Amelius, inquiring what was become of Polinus is soul, that he was gone to Pythagoras, and Socrates, and Plato, and as many as had born a part in the Choir of heavenly love.
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And I may say to every good man, that he shall go to the Company of Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob; Moses, David, and Samuel; all the Prophets and Apostles,
And I may say to every good man, that he shall go to the Company of Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob; Moses, David, and Samuel; all the prophets and Apostles,
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and certainly every pious and devout soul will readily acknowledge with me, that it must needs be matter of unspeakable pleasure, to be taken into the Quire of Angels and Seraphims,
and Certainly every pious and devout soul will readily acknowledge with me, that it must needs be matter of unspeakable pleasure, to be taken into the Choir of Angels and Seraphims,
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What vast degrees of perfection and happiness the nature of man is capable of, we may best understand, by viewing it in the person of Christ, taken into the nearest union with Divinity,
What vast Degrees of perfection and happiness the nature of man is capable of, we may best understand, by viewing it in the person of christ, taken into the nearest Union with Divinity,
Men usually have very strange Notions concerning God, and the enjoyment of him; or rather, these are words, to which there is no correspondent conception in their minds:
Men usually have very strange Notions Concerning God, and the enjoyment of him; or rather, these Are words, to which there is no correspondent conception in their minds:
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but the Happiness that belongs to a Rational and Intellectual Being, can never be attain'd but in a way of holiness and conformity unto the Divine Will:
but the Happiness that belongs to a Rational and Intellectual Being, can never be attained but in a Way of holiness and conformity unto the Divine Will:
For, What is the happiness of God himself, but only that pleasure and satisfaction that results from a sense of his Infinite perfections? And how is it possible for a Creature to be more happy,
For, What is the happiness of God himself, but only that pleasure and satisfaction that results from a sense of his Infinite perfections? And how is it possible for a Creature to be more happy,
NONLATINALPHABET, &c. like the Magnitudines congruae in the Mathematicks, Quando prima primis, media mediis, extrema extremis, partes denique partibus usquequa { que } respondent, Each of whose parts do exactly answer one to the other.
, etc. like the Magnitudines congruae in the Mathematics, Quando prima Primis, media mediis, extrema extremis, parts denique partibus usquequa { que } respondent, Each of whose parts do exactly answer one to the other.
This therefore is the Soul's progress from that state of Purgation to Illumination, and so to Union. There are several faculties in the Soul of Man, that are conformed to several kinds of objects;
This Therefore is the Soul's progress from that state of Purgation to Illumination, and so to union. There Are several faculties in the Soul of Man, that Are conformed to several Kinds of objects;
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yet there are faculties within us that are receptive of God, and when we arrive once unto a due measure of Purity of Spirit, the Rayes of Heavenly Light will as certainly shine into our Minds,
yet there Are faculties within us that Are receptive of God, and when we arrive once unto a due measure of Purity of Spirit, the Rays of Heavenly Light will as Certainly shine into our Minds,
What infinite pleasure then must there needs be in those Touches and Impresses, that the Divine Love and Goodness shall make upon our Souls? But these are things that we may talk of,
What infinite pleasure then must there needs be in those Touches and Impresses, that the Divine Love and goodness shall make upon our Souls? But these Are things that we may talk of,
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Lastly, we shall have our Knowledge, and our Love, which are the most perfect and beatifying Acts of our Minds, employed about their noblest objects in their most exalted Measures;
Lastly, we shall have our Knowledge, and our Love, which Are the most perfect and beatifying Acts of our Minds, employed about their Noblest objects in their most exalted Measures;
or find out some noble Conclusion, or solve some hard Probleme, what ineffable pleasure does it create many times to a contemplative mind? We know, who sacrific'd a Hecatomb for one Mathematical Demonstration;
or find out Some noble Conclusion, or solve Some hard Problem, what ineffable pleasure does it create many times to a contemplative mind? We know, who sacrificed a Hecatomb for one Mathematical Demonstration;
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and another that upon the like occasion cry'd out, NONLATINALPHABET, in a kind of Rapture. To have the secrets of Nature disclos'd, and the mysteries of Art reveal'd;
and Another that upon the like occasion cried out,, in a kind of Rapture. To have the secrets of Nature disclosed, and the Mysteres of Art revealed;
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but above all, the Riddles of Providence unfolded, are such Jewels as I know many searching and inquisitive Spirits would be willing to purchase at any rate.
but above all, the Riddles of Providence unfolded, Are such Jewels as I know many searching and inquisitive Spirits would be willing to purchase At any rate.
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nor, that any one true Proposition through the concatenation of Truth, will then multiply it self into the explicit knowledge of all Conclusions whatsoever,
nor, that any one true Proposition through the concatenation of Truth, will then multiply it self into the explicit knowledge of all Conclusions whatsoever,
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for I belive that a Fancy too, but) our Knowledge shall be strangely enlarg'd, and, for ought I can determine, be for ever receiving new Additions, and fresh Accruements;
for I believe that a Fancy too, but) our Knowledge shall be strangely enlarged, and, for ought I can determine, be for ever receiving new Additions, and fresh Accruements;
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But love, that is it, which makes us most happy, and by that we are most intimately conjoyn'd unto God, For he that dwelleth in Love, dwelleth in God, and God in him:
But love, that is it, which makes us most happy, and by that we Are most intimately conjoined unto God, For he that dwells in Love, dwells in God, and God in him:
One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, That I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the dayes of my Life, and behold his Glory:
One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek After, That I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my Life, and behold his Glory:
We have wandred too long in a barren, and howling Desart, where wild Beasts, and doleful Creatures, Owls and Bats, Satyrs and Dragons, keep their haunts;
We have wandered too long in a barren, and howling Desert, where wild Beasts, and doleful Creatures, Owls and Bats, Satyrs and Dragons, keep their haunts;
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that God would breath into our minds, those still and gentle Gales of Divine Inspirations, that may blow up ▪ and increase in us the flames of heavenly Love!
that God would breath into our minds, those still and gentle Gales of Divine Inspirations, that may blow up ▪ and increase in us the flames of heavenly Love!
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That, like so many particular Rivulets, we may be continually making toward the Sea, and never rest till we lose our selves in that Ocean of Goodness, from whence we first came!
That, like so many particular Rivulets, we may be continually making towards the Sea, and never rest till we loose our selves in that Ocean of goodness, from whence we First Come!
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That we may so perfectly discharge our selves of all strange Desires and Passions, that our Souls may be nothing else but a deep Emptiness and vast Capacity to be fill'd with all the fulness of God! Let but these be the breathings of our Spirits,
That we may so perfectly discharge our selves of all strange Desires and Passion, that our Souls may be nothing Else but a deep Emptiness and vast Capacity to be filled with all the fullness of God! Let but these be the breathings of our Spirits,
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and by his florid and youthful beauty, and sweet and pleasant air, and sublime and rais'd discourses, he made his hearers take him for some young Angel, newly descended from the Visions of Glory;
and by his florid and youthful beauty, and sweet and pleasant air, and sublime and raised discourses, he made his hearers take him for Some young Angel, newly descended from the Visions of Glory;
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The fame of this new Star, that out-shone all the rest of the Firmament, quickly came to the notice of the great Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, who would needs have him preach before him;
The fame of this new Star, that outshone all the rest of the Firmament, quickly Come to the notice of the great Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, who would needs have him preach before him;
However the grand Patron of Learning and Ingenuity, thought it for the advantage of the World, that such mighty Parts should be afforded better opportunities of study and Improvement,
However the grand Patron of Learning and Ingenuity, Thought it for the advantage of the World, that such mighty Parts should be afforded better opportunities of study and Improvement,
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which so long as there is any spark of ingenuity in the breasts of men, must needs be the inseparable Attendants of so extraordinary a worth and sweetness.
which so long as there is any spark of ingenuity in the breasts of men, must needs be the inseparable Attendants of so extraordinary a worth and sweetness.
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He had not been long here, afore my Lord of Canterbury bestowed upon him the Rectory of Uphingham in Rutland-shire, and soon after preferr'd him to be Chaplain to King Charles the Martyr of blessed and immortal Memory.
He had not been long Here, afore my Lord of Canterbury bestowed upon him the Rectory of Uphingham in Rutlandshire, and soon After preferred him to be Chaplain to King Charles the Martyr of blessed and immortal Memory.
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and that not through the fault of his great Masters, but because the amplest Honours and Rewards were poor and inconsiderable, compar'd with the greatness of his Worth and Merit.
and that not through the fault of his great Masters, but Because the amplest Honours and Rewards were poor and inconsiderable, compared with the greatness of his Worth and Merit.
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but his Religion taught him to be Loyal, and ingag'd him on his Prince 's side, whose Cause and Quarrel he alwayes own'd and maintain'd with a great courage and constancy;
but his Religion taught him to be Loyal, and engaged him on his Prince is side, whose Cause and Quarrel he always owned and maintained with a great courage and constancy;
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who making him a kind Proffer, the good man embraced it, and that brought him over into Ireland, and setled him at Portmore, a place made for Study and Contemplation, which he therefore dearly lov'd;
who making him a kind Proffer, the good man embraced it, and that brought him over into Ireland, and settled him At Portmore, a place made for Study and Contemplation, which he Therefore dearly loved;
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It was not long ere his Sacred Majesty began the settlement of the Church, and the great Doctor Ieremy Taylor was resolv'd upon for the Bishoprick of Down and Conor; and not long after, Dromore was added to it:
It was not long ere his Sacred Majesty began the settlement of the Church, and the great Doctor Ieremy Taylor was resolved upon for the Bishopric of Down and Conor; and not long After, Dromore was added to it:
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and it was but reasonable that the King and Church should consider their Champion, and reward the pains and sufferings he under-went in the Defence of their Cause and Honour.
and it was but reasonable that the King and Church should Consider their Champion, and reward the pains and sufferings he underwent in the Defence of their Cause and Honour.
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Upon his coming over Bishop, he was made a Privy-Councellor; and the University of Dublin gave him their Testimony, by recommending him for their Vice-Chancellor:
Upon his coming over Bishop, he was made a Privy-Councellor; and the university of Dublin gave him their Testimony, by recommending him for their Vice-Chancellor:
During his being in this See, he wrote several excellent Discourses, particularly his Disswasive from Popery (which was receiv'd by a general approbation;) and a Vindication of it (now in the Press) from some impertinent Cavillers, that pretend to answer Books,
During his being in this See, he wrote several excellent Discourses, particularly his Dissuasive from Popery (which was received by a general approbation;) and a Vindication of it (now in the Press) from Some impertinent Cavillers, that pretend to answer Books,
which, if finisht, would have been of great use to the World, and solv'd most of the Cases of Conscience that occur to a Christian, in all the varieties of states and conditions.
which, if finished, would have been of great use to the World, and solved most of the Cases of Conscience that occur to a Christian, in all the varieties of states and conditions.
But the All-wise God hath ordained it otherwise, and hath called home his good Servant, to give him a portion in that Blessedness that Jesus Christ hath promised to all his faithful Disciples and Followers.
But the Alwise God hath ordained it otherwise, and hath called home his good Servant, to give him a portion in that Blessedness that jesus christ hath promised to all his faithful Disciples and Followers.
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and made it swell, and teem, and become pregnant to such degrees of Luxuriancy, as nothing but the greatness of his Wit and judgment, could have kept it within due bounds and measures.
and made it swell, and teem, and become pregnant to such Degrees of Luxuriancy, as nothing but the greatness of his Wit and judgement, could have kept it within due bounds and measures.
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for the great Tryer of Wits has told us, That there is a peculiar and several Complexion, requir'd for Wit, and Iudgment, and Fancy; and yet you might have found all these, in this great Personage, in their Eminency and Perfection.
for the great Trier of Wits has told us, That there is a peculiar and several Complexion, required for Wit, and Judgement, and Fancy; and yet you might have found all these, in this great Personage, in their Eminency and Perfection.
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but they made a shift to gather up her scatter'd Limbs, which as soon as they came together, by a strange sympathy and connaturalness, presently united into a lovely and beautiful body.
but they made a shift to gather up her scattered Limbs, which as soon as they Come together, by a strange Sympathy and connaturalness, presently united into a lovely and beautiful body.
he weighed mens Reasons, and not their Names, and was not scared with the ugly Vizars men usually put upon Persons they hate, and Opinions they dislike;
he weighed men's Reasons, and not their Names, and was not scared with the ugly Vizards men usually put upon Persons they hate, and Opinions they dislike;
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nor affrighted with the Anathema's and Execrations of an infallible Chair, which he look'd upon only as Bug-bears to terrifie weak, and childish minds.
nor affrighted with the Anathema's and Execrations of an infallible Chair, which he looked upon only as Bugbears to terrify weak, and childish minds.
that Obedience is the only way to true Knowledge; (which is an argument that he has manag'd rarely well, in that excellent Sermon of his, which he calls, Via Intelligentiae;) that God alwayes,
that obedience is the only Way to true Knowledge; (which is an argument that he has managed rarely well, in that excellent Sermon of his, which he calls, Via Intelligentiae;) that God always,
that it is impossible, a pure, humble, resigned, God-like Soul, should be kept out of Heaven, whatever mistakes it might be subject to in this state of Mortality;
that it is impossible, a pure, humble, resigned, Godlike Soul, should be kept out of Heaven, whatever mistakes it might be Subject to in this state of Mortality;
He was a rare Humanist, and hugely vers'd in all the polite parts of Learning; and had throughly concocted all the ancient Moralists, Greek and Roman, Poets and Orators;
He was a rare Humanist, and hugely versed in all the polite parts of Learning; and had thoroughly concocted all the ancient Moralists, Greek and Roman, Poets and Orators;
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and yet, I believe, he thought many of them very near a kin to the famous Knight of the Mancha, and would make sport sometimes with the Romantick Sophistry, and phantastick Adventures of School-Errantry.
and yet, I believe, he Thought many of them very near a kin to the famous Knight of the Mancha, and would make sport sometime with the Romantic Sophistry, and fantastic Adventures of School-Errantry.
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He understood what the several Parties in Christendom have to say for themselves, and could plead their Cause to better advantage than any Advocate of their Tribe:
He understood what the several Parties in Christendom have to say for themselves, and could plead their Cause to better advantage than any Advocate of their Tribe:
and yet he was a Zealous Son of the Church of England; but that was because he judg'd her (and with great reason) a Church the most purely Christian of any in the World.
and yet he was a Zealous Son of the Church of England; but that was Because he judged her (and with great reason) a Church the most purely Christian of any in the World.
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In his younger years he met with some Assaults from Popery; and the high pretensions of their Religious Orders were very accommodate to his Devotional Temper:
In his younger Years he met with Some Assaults from Popery; and the high pretensions of their Religious Order were very accommodate to his Devotional Temper:
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and the evidence of Truth, which engag'd him in the study of those Controversies; and to how good purpose, the World is by this time a sufficient Witness:
and the evidence of Truth, which engaged him in the study of those Controversies; and to how good purpose, the World is by this time a sufficient Witness:
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But I confess I have so great an opinion of his Judgment, and the charitableness of his Spirit, that I am afraid he did not think worse of them than they deserve.
But I confess I have so great an opinion of his Judgement, and the charitableness of his Spirit, that I am afraid he did not think Worse of them than they deserve.
and to master our passions, and to make a right use of that NONLATINALPHABET, and power that God has given us over our own actions, is a greater glory than all other Accomplishments that can adorn the mind of Man;
and to master our passion, and to make a right use of that, and power that God has given us over our own actions, is a greater glory than all other Accomplishments that can adorn the mind of Man;
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And, whoever compares his plentiful Incomes, with the inconsiderable Estate he left at his Death, will be easily convinc'd that Charity was Steward for a great proportion of his Revenue.
And, whoever compares his plentiful Incomes, with the inconsiderable Estate he left At his Death, will be Easily convinced that Charity was Steward for a great proportion of his Revenue.
the poor Children that he put to Apprentice, and brought up at School, and maintained at the University, will now sound a Trumpet to that Charity which he dispersed with his right hand,
the poor Children that he put to Apprentice, and brought up At School, and maintained At the university, will now found a Trumpet to that Charity which he dispersed with his right hand,
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This Great Prelate he had the good Humour of a Gentleman, the Eloquence of an Orator, the Fancy of a Poet, the Acuteness of a School-man, the Profoundness of a Philosopher, the Wisdom of a Counsellor, the Sagacity of a Prophet, the Reason of an Angel,
This Great Prelate he had the good Humour of a Gentleman, the Eloquence of an Orator, the Fancy of a Poet, the Acuteness of a Schoolman, the Profoundness of a Philosopher, the Wisdom of a Counsellor, the Sagacity of a Prophet, the Reason of an Angel,
He had Devotion enough for a Cloyster, Learning enough for an University, and Wit enough for a Colledge of Virtuosi; and, had his Parts and Endowments been parcell'd out among his poor Clergy that he left behind him, it would perhaps have made one of the best Dioceses in the World. But alas! Our Father, our Father!
He had Devotion enough for a Cloister, Learning enough for an university, and Wit enough for a College of Virtuosi; and, had his Parts and Endowments been parceled out among his poor Clergy that he left behind him, it would perhaps have made one of the best Dioceses in the World. But alas! Our Father, our Father!
and the Sons of the Prophets have lost all their beauty and lustre which they enjoyed only from the reflexion of his Excellencies, which were bright and radiant enough to cast a glory upon a whole Order of Men.
and the Sons of the prophets have lost all their beauty and lustre which they enjoyed only from the reflection of his Excellencies, which were bright and radiant enough to cast a glory upon a Whole Order of Men.
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But the Sun of this our world after many attempts to break through the Crust of an earthly Body, is at last swallowed up in the great Vortex of Eternity,
But the Sun of this our world After many attempts to break through the Crust of an earthly Body, is At last swallowed up in the great Vortex of Eternity,
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and we that are left behind, though we can never reach his Perfections, must study to imitate his Vertues, that we may at last come to sit at his feet in the Mansions of Glory;
and we that Are left behind, though we can never reach his Perfections, must study to imitate his Virtues, that we may At last come to fit At his feet in the Mansions of Glory;
To whom, with the Father, through the Eternal Spirit, be ascribed all Honour and Glory, Worship and Thanksgiving, Love and Obedience, now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
To whom, with the Father, through the Eternal Spirit, be ascribed all Honour and Glory, Worship and Thanksgiving, Love and obedience, now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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De praescript. c. 40. Hujus sunt partes invertendi veritatem, qui ipsas quoque res sacramen•crum divin•rum in idclorum mysteriis aemulatur. Tingit & ipse quosdam, •ique credentes & fideles suos: expiationem delictorum de la•acro re-promittit, & sic ad• initiat Mithrae: signat illic in frontibus milites suos, celebrat & panis oblationem, & imaginem resurrectionis inducit, & subgladio redimit corouam. Quid, quod & summum Pontificem in unis nuptiis statuit? habet & virginos, bab• & continentes. Qui ergo ipsas res de quibus sacramenta Christi administrantur tam aemulanter affectavit exprimere in negotiss idololatria, utique & idem & eodem ingenio gestiit, & potuit instrumenta quoque divinarum rerum & sanctorum Christianorum sensum de sensibus, verba de verbis, parabolas de parabolis, profana & amulae fidei attemperare.
De prescript. c. 40. Hujus sunt parts invertendi veritatem, qui Itself quoque Rest sacramen•crum divin•rum in idclorum mysteriis aemulatur. Tingit & ipse Quosdam, •ique Believers & fideles suos: expiationem delictorum de la•acro repromittit, & sic ad• initiat Mithrae: Sign illic in frontibus Militias suos, celebrate & Paris oblationem, & imaginem resurrectionis Inducit, & subgladio redimit corouam. Quid, quod & summum Pontifex in unis Nuptiis statuit? habet & virginos, bab• & continents. Qui ergo Itself Rest de quibus Sacraments Christ administrantur tam aemulanter affectavit exprimere in negotiss Idolatry, Utique & idem & Eodem ingenio gestiit, & Potuit Instrumenta quoque divinarum rerum & sanctorum Christians sensum de sensibus, verba de verbis, parabolas de parabolis, Profana & amulae fidei attemperare.
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Ad Caecil. Ep. 63. St Iesus Christus dominus & Deus 〈 ◊ 〉 ipse est 〈 ◊ 〉 sacerdos Dei Patris, & sacrificium Patri s•ipsum primus obtulis, & hoc fieri in sui commemorationem praecepit; utique ille sacerdos vice Christi verè fungitur, qui id quod Christus fecit, imitatur: & sacrificium verum & plenum tunc offert in Ecclesia Deo Patri, si incipat 〈 ◊ 〉 secund•m quod ipsum Christum vid•at obtul••se.
Ad Caecil. Epistle 63. Saint Iesus Christus dominus & Deus 〈 ◊ 〉 ipse est 〈 ◊ 〉 sacerdos Dei Patris, & Sacrificium Patri s•ipsum primus obtulis, & hoc fieri in sui commemorationem praecepit; Utique Isle sacerdos vice Christ verè fungitur, qui id quod Christus fecit, imitatur: & Sacrificium verum & plenum tunc offered in Ecclesia God Patri, si incipat 〈 ◊ 〉 secund•m quod ipsum Christ vid•at obtul••se.
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Chrysost. lib. 3. de sacerdot. Quippe non mortalis quispiam non Angelus non Archangelus, non alia quaevis creata potentia, sed ipse Paracletus ordinem ejusmodi disposuit.
Chrysostom lib. 3. the Sacerdot. Quip non Mortalis quispiam non Angelus non Archangel, non Alias Quaevis Created potentia, sed ipse Paraclete ordinem ejusmodi disposuit.
De iteratione, Atque hinc adeò credo Apostolicas ipsas jam inde ab initio Ecclesias aliquas, hujusmodi preces ad mysteriorum celebrationem ad bibuisse; i•ò Christum ipsum non solâ verborum recitatione, sed etiam eulogiâ ante ipsam mysteriorum confectionem, & 〈 ◊ 〉 hymno usum fuisse manifestum est.
De iteration, Atque hinc adeò credo Apostolicas Itself jam inde ab initio Ecclesiastes aliquas, hujusmodi preces ad Mysteriorum celebrationem ad bibuisse; i•ò Christ ipsum non sola verborum recitation, sed etiam eulogiâ ante ipsam Mysteriorum confectionem, & 〈 ◊ 〉 Hymn usum Fuisse Manifest est.
