or, if you will give me leave to speak a little plainer, for it is not now a time to mince the matter, with more solicitous Care and Industry to be avoided.
or, if you will give me leave to speak a little plainer, for it is not now a time to mince the matter, with more solicitous Care and Industry to be avoided.
But, if you will allow me that liberty which every man now pretends to as his birthright, that is, to spend my private opinion about the publick Concerns, I will put you in a way by which this blessed Union can onely be effected,
But, if you will allow me that liberty which every man now pretends to as his birthright, that is, to spend my private opinion about the public Concerns, I will put you in a Way by which this blessed union can only be effected,
and indeed this is in a manner the whole design of Christianity, to produce in us those calm and peaceable dispositions of mind which are best fitted to make us happy in this life,
and indeed this is in a manner the Whole Design of Christianity, to produce in us those Cam and peaceable dispositions of mind which Are best fitted to make us happy in this life,
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And if to the Testimony of St. Paul you will add the greater Authority of our Saviour himself, he makes reciprocal Charity and Love to be the distinguishing mark and character of his Disciples, By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye love one another.
And if to the Testimony of Saint Paul you will add the greater authority of our Saviour himself, he makes reciprocal Charity and Love to be the distinguishing mark and character of his Disciples, By this shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another.
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if the Ʋnion of the spirit in the bond of peace can be preserved under differing denominations of different Sects and Parties, notwithstanding the different external forms and circumstances of Divine Worship;
if the Ʋnion of the Spirit in the bound of peace can be preserved under differing denominations of different Sects and Parties, notwithstanding the different external forms and Circumstances of Divine Worship;
if all or any of those pious and learned Exhortations, which have been made to persuade you to this Christian temper, can have that good effect which is intended by them, notwithstanding the various forms of Church Government,
if all or any of those pious and learned Exhortations, which have been made to persuade you to this Christian temper, can have that good Effect which is intended by them, notwithstanding the various forms of Church Government,
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and let every man worship God, so he do but worship him in spirit and in truth, and believe aright as to the fundamental Articles of the Christian Faith, according to his own particular humour and fancie;
and let every man worship God, so he do but worship him in Spirit and in truth, and believe aright as to the fundamental Articles of the Christian Faith, according to his own particular humour and fancy;
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as to the external circumstances of Divine Worship, then this great end, being so necessary as it is for the procuring us all that Happiness which either this World or the next can afford us, will justifie all the necessary means that can be used in order to the obtaining it.
as to the external Circumstances of Divine Worship, then this great end, being so necessary as it is for the procuring us all that Happiness which either this World or the next can afford us, will justify all the necessary means that can be used in order to the obtaining it.
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Wherefore Uniformity being necessary as a means to Peace, and yet being impracticable unless the Church be supposed to be invested with a Power of prescribing the external modes and circumstances of Obedience, it follows plainly, that the Church is actually invested with such a Power,
Wherefore Uniformity being necessary as a means to Peace, and yet being impracticable unless the Church be supposed to be invested with a Power of prescribing the external modes and Circumstances of obedience, it follows plainly, that the Church is actually invested with such a Power,
For the Topick of Experience, it is not without some unwillingness that I mention it, much less do I think it proper at this time and place to lay open the wounds of our late unhappy times,
For the Topic of Experience, it is not without Some unwillingness that I mention it, much less do I think it proper At this time and place to lay open the wounds of our late unhappy times,
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But if you will, every one of you, retire into your own thoughts, and ask your selves the question, What it was that brought those dreadfull Calamities upon us, that involved three flourishing and powerfull Kingdoms in Bloud,
But if you will, every one of you, retire into your own thoughts, and ask your selves the question, What it was that brought those dreadful Calamities upon us, that involved three flourishing and powerful Kingdoms in Blood,
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then you your selves will answer for me, It was the tender Conscience dissolved into rebellious Pretences, that carryed Order and Government before it,
then you your selves will answer for me, It was the tender Conscience dissolved into rebellious Pretences, that carried Order and Government before it,
it was a Spirit of Sedition, a Thirst after Innovation, an insatiable Humour of being dissatisfied with all the wholesome Establishments of Unity and Peace;
it was a Spirit of Sedition, a Thirst After Innovation, an insatiable Humour of being dissatisfied with all the wholesome Establishments of Unity and Peace;
it was Discontent, and Jealousie and godly Fear, lin'd with Hypocrisie and Dissimulation, that reduced our Beauty and Order into Ashes, that laid the magnificent and comely Fabricks of the British Church and Empire, the Amazement of themselves,
it was Discontent, and Jealousy and godly fear, lined with Hypocrisy and Dissimulation, that reduced our Beauty and Order into Ashes, that laid the magnificent and comely Fabrics of the Brit Church and Empire, the Amazement of themselves,
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and, instead of one firm and well-compacted Building, rais'd paper Tenements of crumbling Sects and Factions, which, instead of being able to support themselves, betray'd us in a manner into that Security which we now enjoy.
and, instead of one firm and well-compacted Building, raised paper Tenements of crumbling Sects and Factions, which, instead of being able to support themselves, betrayed us in a manner into that Security which we now enjoy.
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While we, forgetfull of those Miseries under which our Fathers and our selves have groan'd, unthankfull for those Blessings which, under the shade and protection of a wise and happy Government we receive, ungratefull to Almighty God, who out of that Chaos of Confusion has rear'd this new world of Establishment and Order, displeas'd with the fatness of the Olive,
While we, forgetful of those Misery's under which our Father's and our selves have groaned, unthankful for those Blessings which, under the shade and protection of a wise and happy Government we receive, ungrateful to Almighty God, who out of that Chaos of Confusion has reared this new world of Establishment and Order, displeased with the fatness of the Olive,
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and the sweetness of the Figg-tree, and quarrelling with the friendly and sociable Vine that cheareth God and Man, are calling again for the Bramble to reign over us,
and the sweetness of the Fig tree, and quarreling with the friendly and sociable Vine that Cheereth God and Man, Are calling again for the Bramble to Reign over us,
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It is true indeed, that most of those Ceremonies were of a symbolicall nature, and were designed to shadow out unto the Jewes, either that purity, simplicity and innocence of mind which God expects from all his worshippers and servants;
It is true indeed, that most of those Ceremonies were of a symbolical nature, and were designed to shadow out unto the Jews, either that purity, simplicity and innocence of mind which God expects from all his worshippers and Servants;
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or else they were figurative and emblematicall Representations of the life and death and sufferings of the Messias, and of that more perfect Dispensation which was to be introduced into the World by him.
or Else they were figurative and emblematical Representations of the life and death and sufferings of the Messias, and of that more perfect Dispensation which was to be introduced into the World by him.
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But yet notwithstanding, it must not be deny'd, that there are many Ceremonies to be found in the Law of Moses, which being equally commanded by God himself, were of equall obligation as to their performance, with any of the rest, of which no such Typicall account can be given.
But yet notwithstanding, it must not be denied, that there Are many Ceremonies to be found in the Law of Moses, which being equally commanded by God himself, were of equal obligation as to their performance, with any of the rest, of which no such Typical account can be given.
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it pleased God for the avoiding of Confusion, and for the preservation of an uniform and orderly way of Worship, which would otherwise be exposed to perpetual change, disturbance and alteration, to adjust and determine the particular circumstances of those indifferent matters,
it pleased God for the avoiding of Confusion, and for the preservation of an uniform and orderly Way of Worship, which would otherwise be exposed to perpetual change, disturbance and alteration, to adjust and determine the particular Circumstances of those indifferent matters,
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because considering the perverseness of some mens minds, and the diversity of their several fancies and humours, such changes and alterations could never happen without a considerable breach of Charity and Friendship among men;
Because considering the perverseness of Some men's minds, and the diversity of their several fancies and humours, such changes and alterations could never happen without a considerable breach of Charity and Friendship among men;
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because else it would want the necessary means of its own unity and preservation, which every Society must be supposed by the Laws of nature and reason, to be invested with;
Because Else it would want the necessary means of its own unity and preservation, which every Society must be supposed by the Laws of nature and reason, to be invested with;
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And if you demand further, Whether it be lawfull for the civil Sanction to interpose in behalf of the Church, to see that its Orders and Injunctions be duly and faithfully executed and obey'd, I answer that it is for this plain reason,
And if you demand further, Whither it be lawful for the civil Sanction to interpose in behalf of the Church, to see that its Order and Injunctions be duly and faithfully executed and obeyed, I answer that it is for this plain reason,
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But besides the express provisions of the Law of Moses it self, there were also several pretended traditions of Moses from Mount Sinai; there were likewise the determinations of their Wise men in controverted cases;
But beside the express provisions of the Law of Moses it self, there were also several pretended traditions of Moses from Mount Sinai; there were likewise the determinations of their Wise men in controverted cases;
and they were at length swell'd into so vast a bulk, that (like the Missals and the Rituals of the Romish Church at this day, which are so full of Ceremonies, burthensom in their number, frivolous and superstitious in their use) they ate out the very life and heart of true Religion;
and they were At length swelled into so vast a bulk, that (like the Missals and the Rituals of the Romish Church At this day, which Are so full of Ceremonies, burdensome in their number, frivolous and superstitious in their use) they ate out the very life and heart of true Religion;
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which Ceremonies of theirs, though for their number they be intollerable to a devout Soul, which cannot suffer it's self to be so far taken off from the more inward and substantial part of Religion,
which Ceremonies of theirs, though for their number they be intolerable to a devout Soul, which cannot suffer it's self to be so Far taken off from the more inward and substantial part of Religion,
yet as well these as the Jewish Formalities do prove thus much by the common consent of Mankind, that an Uniformity in the outward circumstances of Divine Service, is necessary to the more due and solemn performance of Religious Worship,
yet as well these as the Jewish Formalities do prove thus much by the Common consent of Mankind, that an Uniformity in the outward Circumstances of Divine Service, is necessary to the more due and solemn performance of Religious Worship,
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What is the reason that at this day the French Persecution against the reformed Religion and its Professors, rages with so much violence and fury, thorough all the spatious Territories and Dominions of that mighty Monarch? Shall we think it is a Zeal for the Catholique Religion,
What is the reason that At this day the French Persecution against the reformed Religion and its Professors, rages with so much violence and fury, through all the spacious Territories and Dominions of that mighty Monarch? Shall we think it is a Zeal for the Catholic Religion,
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as they are pleased to call it, that is for a Fardle of absur'd, ridiculous and blasphemous Superstitions, that inspires so wise and powerfull a Prince, with so mean thoughts of Cruelty and Revenge? Shall we think he acts upon a principle of Conscience, who has sufficiently discover'd to the world by his insatiable thirst after Empire, which cannot be purchas'd without the price of Bloud, that he has no other principle of action than that of a boundless appetite of Rule and Greatness? Shall he be thought to act upon a principle of Duty and Religion, who makes destructive and depopulating Wars without giving a reason,
as they Are pleased to call it, that is for a Firkin of absurd, ridiculous and blasphemous Superstitions, that inspires so wise and powerful a Prince, with so mean thoughts of Cruelty and Revenge? Shall we think he acts upon a principle of Conscience, who has sufficiently discovered to the world by his insatiable thirst After Empire, which cannot be purchased without the price of Blood, that he has no other principle of actium than that of a boundless appetite of Rule and Greatness? Shall he be Thought to act upon a principle of Duty and Religion, who makes destructive and depopulating Wars without giving a reason,
and violates the faith of Peace by arbitrary Dependances and unwarrantable Claimes? Who conquers more by the peremptory Decrees of his late erected Chambers,
and violates the faith of Peace by arbitrary Dependences and unwarrantable Claims? Who conquers more by the peremptory Decrees of his late erected Chambers,
What therefore can be the true cause and motive, why he that glories in the blessed title of the Most Christian King, should yet notwithstanding, persecute Christianity it self? What else can be the true reason of all this Cruelty and seeming Madness,
What Therefore can be the true cause and motive, why he that Glories in the blessed title of the Most Christian King, should yet notwithstanding, persecute Christianity it self? What Else can be the true reason of all this Cruelty and seeming Madness,
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and that these differences of Religion, as they have done already in the experience of that Kingdome as well as ours, will some time or other prove the occasions of great disorders and commotions in the State?
and that these differences of Religion, as they have done already in the experience of that Kingdom as well as ours, will Some time or other prove the occasions of great disorders and commotions in the State?
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And shall we not then make use of the same wisdome for the support of Christianity, which is with so much diligence and zeal made use of by others for its Extirpation? For Popery is either no Christianity at all,
And shall we not then make use of the same Wisdom for the support of Christianity, which is with so much diligence and zeal made use of by Others for its Extirpation? For Popery is either no Christianity At all,
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But what will become of us, when the same torrent of Ambition, having overflown what ever stood in its way, shall at length beat upon the Brittish Shore? Shall we suffer our selves to be devoured by our own intestine Divisions,
But what will become of us, when the same torrent of Ambition, having overflown what ever stood in its Way, shall At length beatrice upon the Brit Shore? Shall we suffer our selves to be devoured by our own intestine Divisions,
when the Enemy from without is battering our Walls and throwing in his Bombes among us? or shall we not rather unite together for our common safety? and shall we not severely repent that we did not sooner do it before it was too late, that we did not take sweet counsell together and go into the house of God as friends?
when the Enemy from without is battering our Walls and throwing in his Bombs among us? or shall we not rather unite together for our Common safety? and shall we not severely Repent that we did not sooner do it before it was too late, that we did not take sweet counsel together and go into the house of God as Friends?
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or at least to so many of us, as have been active either in causing or someting the Differences that are among us, that we must one day give a dreadfull account before the Judgment-seat of God,
or At least to so many of us, as have been active either in causing or something the Differences that Are among us, that we must one day give a dreadful account before the Judgment seat of God,
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for a great part of that Bloud which has been spilt, and of those Spoiles, Rapines and Depredations, which have been made by the ambition or injustice of our Neighbours.
for a great part of that Blood which has been spilled, and of those Spoils, Rapines and Depredations, which have been made by the ambition or injustice of our Neighbours.
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or rather so highly approved, that he has been observed by Scaliger, and Buxtorf, and Camero, and Hugo Grotius, and other learned men, to have borrow'd most of those expressions which he makes use of in the Institution of the blessed Sacrament of his Body and Bloud from thence;
or rather so highly approved, that he has been observed by Scaliger, and Buxtorf, and Chamber, and Hugo Grotius, and other learned men, to have borrowed most of those expressions which he makes use of in the Institution of the blessed Sacrament of his Body and Blood from thence;
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and that Hymn which after the Celebration of that blessed Feast, he and his Disciples went out to sing together on the Mount of Olives, was by Paulus Burgensis a Converted Jew and a learned Bishop of the Christian Church,
and that Hymn which After the Celebration of that blessed Feast, he and his Disciples went out to sing together on the Mount of Olive, was by Paulus Burgensis a Converted Jew and a learned Bishop of the Christian Church,
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and out of him by Buxtorf, Drusius, and others, conjectured to be the same which the Jews are used to call the Hallel hagadol, being a Song of Praise and Thanksgiving, consisting of several Psalms,
and out of him by Buxtorf, Drusius, and Others, conjectured to be the same which the jews Are used to call the Hallel hagadol, being a Song of Praise and Thanksgiving, consisting of several Psalms,
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And that God Almighty has actually approved those indifferent circumstances in Divine Worship which have not been of his own appointment, being either not contained in the Law of Moses, or no where commanded in Scripture,
And that God Almighty has actually approved those indifferent Circumstances in Divine Worship which have not been of his own appointment, being either not contained in the Law of Moses, or no where commanded in Scripture,
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I will here prove by two other Instances, which I the rather mention, because they are omitted by the learned and judicious Writer of the Libertas Ecclesiastica; and because they are no where, that I know of, taken notice of to this purpose.
I will Here prove by two other Instances, which I the rather mention, Because they Are omitted by the learned and judicious Writer of the Libertas Ecclesiastica; and Because they Are no where, that I know of, taken notice of to this purpose.
and will look up, in which words, the Psalmist, addressing himself immediately to God Almighty, expresses the Posture in which he would poure out his Prayers before him, by looking up towards Heaven;
and will look up, in which words, the Psalmist, addressing himself immediately to God Almighty, Expresses the Posture in which he would pour out his Prayers before him, by looking up towards Heaven;
if he thought it would have been displeasing to him, and if, on the other hand, it can be proved that this was the general custom of that Countrey in all their Prayers and Supplications;
if he Thought it would have been displeasing to him, and if, on the other hand, it can be proved that this was the general custom of that Country in all their Prayers and Supplications;
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then we have here an Instance of an indifferent Posture in Prayer, which the general custom of Judaea had by degrees brought into the authority and reputation of a Law, which yet was no where instituted by any Divine Command;
then we have Here an Instance of an indifferent Posture in Prayer, which the general custom of Judaea had by Degrees brought into the Authority and reputation of a Law, which yet was no where instituted by any Divine Command;
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but that this was the general practice is plain from the Roman Authors, who tax them upon this account with worshipping the Clouds and the Host of Heaven.
but that this was the general practice is plain from the Roman Authors, who Tax them upon this account with worshipping the Clouds and the Host of Heaven.
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Which places, though they be otherwise interpreted by Mr. Selden and other Learned men, and the reading of the latter of them questioned by Doctor Isaac Vossius, in his Notes upon Pomponius Mela, yet I conceive the first place dos sufficiently vindicate the reading of the latter;
Which places, though they be otherwise interpreted by Mr. Selden and other Learned men, and the reading of the latter of them questioned by Doctor Isaac Voss, in his Notes upon Pomponius Mela, yet I conceive the First place dos sufficiently vindicate the reading of the latter;
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for which they looked heaven-wards when ever they pray'd unto him, namely, because they thought the more peculiar and beatifick presence of the Divinity to be there;
for which they looked heavenwards when ever they prayed unto him, namely, Because they Thought the more peculiar and beatific presence of the Divinity to be there;
The second shall be taken from those words of God to Moses, Exod. 3. 5. Draw not nigh hither, put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for which he subjoins this reason, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground:
The second shall be taken from those words of God to Moses, Exod 3. 5. Draw not High hither, put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for which he subjoins this reason, for the place whereon thou Standest is holy ground:
Moses was bound upon the least signification of the Divine Pleasure to obey it, yet this would have been no reason of his Obedience had there not been such a custome in the World before that time;
Moses was bound upon the least signification of the Divine Pleasure to obey it, yet this would have been no reason of his obedience had there not been such a custom in the World before that time;
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from thence is that proverbial Speech of John the Baptist concerning our Saviour, whose Forerunner and Harbinger he was, Joh. 1. 27. He it is who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
from thence is that proverbial Speech of John the Baptist Concerning our Saviour, whose Forerunner and Harbinger he was, John 1. 27. He it is who coming After me is preferred before me, whose shoe latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
and perhaps it never had any, but crept in by degrees, is as much an humane Institution as a possitive Command, of whose Author we can give never so clear an account,
and perhaps it never had any, but crept in by Degrees, is as much an humane Institution as a positive Command, of whose Author we can give never so clear an account,
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and those Tenures which hold onely by Custom or Prescription are to all intents and purposes as good as those which have Deeds and Charters to produce.
and those Tenures which hold only by Custom or Prescription Are to all intents and Purposes as good as those which have deeds and Charters to produce.
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and if Custom may not, then is it unlawfull for us to goe to our Devotions at those times when our Neighbours and Country-men are used to frequent them,
and if Custom may not, then is it unlawful for us to go to our Devotions At those times when our Neighbours and Countrymen Are used to frequent them,
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because this is an Imposition upon our Liberty, which is not ty'd up either to place or time any more than to any other indifferent circumstance of action.
Because this is an Imposition upon our Liberty, which is not tied up either to place or time any more than to any other indifferent circumstance of actium.
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then the Church has no power to see that God be worshipped at all, for he must be worshipped at some place or time or other,) then I see no reason why the same Authority may not equally extend to all other indifferent circumstances of action.
then the Church has no power to see that God be worshipped At all, for he must be worshipped At Some place or time or other,) then I see no reason why the same authority may not equally extend to all other indifferent Circumstances of actium.
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in the Apostolical times themselves, as hath been learnedly observed by a Reverend Prelate of our own from Justin Martyr, in his second Apology, who calls the Prayers of the Christians in his time, NONLATINALPHABET, Common Prayers: and from Pliny, in an Epistle to Trajan, very often cited by Learned men in defence of the Christians of the primitive times, who, being examined by him concerning their Manners and Religion, affirmabant hanc fuisse summam vel culpae suae vel erroris, quod essent soliti stato die ante lucem convenire:
in the Apostolical times themselves, as hath been learnedly observed by a Reverend Prelate of our own from Justin Martyr, in his second Apology, who calls the Prayers of the Christians in his time,, Common Prayers: and from pliny, in an Epistle to Trajan, very often cited by Learned men in defence of the Christians of the primitive times, who, being examined by him Concerning their Manners and Religion, affirmabant hanc Fuisse summam vel Culpae suae vel Error, quod essent soliti stato die ante lucem Convenire:
carménque Christo, quast Deo, dicere, sécum invicem, &c. The Learned Prelate, whom I have newly mentioned, understands this place of Verses answering one another by turns,
carménque Christ, Quast God, dicere, sécum invicem, etc. The Learned Prelate, whom I have newly mentioned, understands this place of Verses answering one Another by turns,
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for the Psalms themselves were many of them nothing else but Hymns of Praise and Thanksgiving which were composed for the Service of the Temple, and this ancient way of worshipping God by Hymns,
for the Psalms themselves were many of them nothing Else but Hymns of Praise and Thanksgiving which were composed for the Service of the Temple, and this ancient Way of worshipping God by Hymns,
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as well in the heathen World as among Jews and Christians, is evident from the Hymns of Homer, Orpheus, Callimachus, and others among the Greeks; from Hymns of a like nature to be met with in the Interludes of the ancient Dramatick Poesie, in the Odes of Horace, and in the Writings of Statius, Catullus, and others:
as well in the heathen World as among jews and Christians, is evident from the Hymns of Homer, Orpheus, Callimachus, and Others among the Greeks; from Hymns of a like nature to be met with in the Interludes of the ancient Dramatic Poesy, in the Odes of Horace, and in the Writings of Statius, Catullus, and Others:
And in allusion to this it is that the same Pliny saies, in a Complyment to Trajan, Animadverto etiam deos ipsos non tam accuratis adorantium precibus quàm innocentiâ & sanctitate laetari:
And in allusion to this it is that the same pliny Says, in a Compliment to Trajan, Animadverto etiam Gods ipsos non tam accuratis adorantium precibus quàm innocentiâ & Sanctitude Rejoice:
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Among the Christians, to be sure, the singing of Psalms and Hymns in honour of God and Christ, and for the mutual benefit and edification of one another, was alwaies looked upon as a special Duty,
Among the Christians, to be sure, the singing of Psalms and Hymns in honour of God and christ, and for the mutual benefit and edification of one Another, was always looked upon as a special Duty,
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And here, before I pass by farther, let me ask our dissenting Brethren one Question, they in their Congregations are used to sing together the Psalms of David converted into English Rhimes, some of them of one man's composing, and some of another;
And Here, before I pass by farther, let me ask our dissenting Brothers one Question, they in their Congregations Are used to sing together the Psalms of David converted into English Rhimes, Some of them of one Man's composing, and Some of Another;
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for the Scripture does not any where command either of these, unless it be in the use of the Lord's Prayer; and yet at the same time enjoyns us to pray without ceasing.
for the Scripture does not any where command either of these, unless it be in the use of the Lord's Prayer; and yet At the same time enjoins us to pray without ceasing.
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or an humbling our selves before him for our Sins, or entring into new engagements and resolutions of a new Life, by offering up the Sacrifice of a broken and a contrite Heart;
or an humbling our selves before him for our Sins, or entering into new engagements and resolutions of a new Life, by offering up the Sacrifice of a broken and a contrite Heart;
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and let these things be expressed with never so much variation of phrase, yet it is not that variation in which the true nature of the Prayer consists;
and let these things be expressed with never so much variation of phrase, yet it is not that variation in which the true nature of the Prayer consists;
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he is not apt to dishonour God, nor to expose himself and Religion to contempt by rash and inconsiderate expressions uttered in the heat of a distempered and inconsiderate Zeal, which we find by experience, I speak without reflecting upon any particular person, many of our non-conforming Brethren doe,
he is not apt to dishonour God, nor to expose himself and Religion to contempt by rash and inconsiderate expressions uttered in the heat of a distempered and inconsiderate Zeal, which we find by experience, I speak without reflecting upon any particular person, many of our nonconforming Brothers do,
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as well in their Prayers as Sermons, for want of duly considering what they have to say before-hand, which shows plainly what extream Presumption and Folly they are guilty of,
as well in their Prayers as Sermons, for want of duly considering what they have to say beforehand, which shows plainly what extreme Presumption and Folly they Are guilty of,
but it was when men of mean parts and education were sent forth to preach the Gospel by our Saviour himself, who with out this could not have delivered themselves as became the Embassadors of so great a King;
but it was when men of mean parts and education were sent forth to preach the Gospel by our Saviour himself, who with out this could not have Delivered themselves as became the ambassadors of so great a King;
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it was at a time when the World could not be converted without Miracles, when the Fears of Death and Torments and Persecution would have put all their natural faculties to silence, had they not been assisted and encouraged by an extraordinary influence of Divine Grace from above:
it was At a time when the World could not be converted without Miracles, when the Fears of Death and Torments and Persecution would have put all their natural faculties to silence, had they not been assisted and encouraged by an extraordinary influence of Divine Grace from above:
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and remove all apprehensions of danger out of their way, and that the words which they were to speak should be given them and put into their mouths at that very instant,
and remove all apprehensions of danger out of their Way, and that the words which they were to speak should be given them and put into their mouths At that very instant,
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besides, that the Gift of Tongues being manifestly ceased, and these three being mentioned together, we have abundant reason to conclude, that those of Prophecie and Knowledge are ceased together with it.
beside, that the Gift of Tongues being manifestly ceased, and these three being mentioned together, we have abundant reason to conclude, that those of Prophecy and Knowledge Are ceased together with it.
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But after all, we have no Promise in Scripture, that God, though by his Spirit he will furnish us with affection and zeal to the end of the World, will ever put the very expressions into our mouths;
But After all, we have no Promise in Scripture, that God, though by his Spirit he will furnish us with affection and zeal to the end of the World, will ever put the very expressions into our mouths;
in proper speech, where the words are the real and immediate marks of the things they express, there we are affected with the sentence according to the opinion we have of those things which are contained under it;
in proper speech, where the words Are the real and immediate marks of the things they express, there we Are affected with the sentence according to the opinion we have of those things which Are contained under it;
Now nothing is more plain than that in religious Discourses, whether in Prayer or Sermon, nothing ought to be said after such a manner as to move laughter or contempt instead of exciting Devotion and serious attention;
Now nothing is more plain than that in religious Discourses, whither in Prayer or Sermon, nothing ought to be said After such a manner as to move laughter or contempt instead of exciting Devotion and serious attention;
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but whether this end be more likely to be attained by an extempore or well-considered and premeditated Prayer, let any man of common sense and understanding judge.
but whither this end be more likely to be attained by an extempore or well-considered and premeditated Prayer, let any man of Common sense and understanding judge.
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And though such rash and inconsiderate expressions may be well enough approved where they are uttered among people that are affected by noise rather than by sober and judicious expressions, by a sound and wholesome Form of words,
And though such rash and inconsiderate expressions may be well enough approved where they Are uttered among people that Are affected by noise rather than by Sobrium and judicious expressions, by a found and wholesome From of words,
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or the volubility of their tongues, by long custom, or acquired habits, by art and study, by ringing the changes and by shuffling the same expressions at several times into a several order and method, shall from thence seem either to themselves or others to be possessed of this Gift of Prayer,
or the volubility of their tongues, by long custom, or acquired habits, by art and study, by ringing the changes and by shuffling the same expressions At several times into a several order and method, shall from thence seem either to themselves or Others to be possessed of this Gift of Prayer,
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whether talents or acquirements, or artifices and devices of theirs, rather in a way of ostentation than use, by spinning out their Devotions to an unusual length,
whither Talents or acquirements, or artifices and devices of theirs, rather in a Way of ostentation than use, by spinning out their Devotions to an unusual length,
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From whence it follows plainly, that in this age especially, when the miraculous effusions of the Spirit are in a manner wholly ceased, those Prayers are the best to which we are best prepared to say, Amen;
From whence it follows plainly, that in this age especially, when the miraculous effusions of the Spirit Are in a manner wholly ceased, those Prayers Are the best to which we Are best prepared to say, Amen;
and to say, Amen, heartily, devoutly and preparedly to all his Petitions. And the same Chapter will likewise furnish us with another argument against these extempore Effusions,
and to say, Amen, heartily, devoutly and preparedly to all his Petitions. And the same Chapter will likewise furnish us with Another argument against these extempore Effusions,
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both of which expose Religion to contempt in the opinion, or at least in the practice of those whose design and interest it is to make it contemptible and cheap,
both of which expose Religion to contempt in the opinion, or At least in the practice of those whose Design and Interest it is to make it contemptible and cheap,
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If the whole Church be come together to speak with Tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned and Ʋnbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? and if the same or a like advantage may and will be taken from the indiscretion of every extempore Pretender, there is the same reason why he should lay by his pretences,
If the Whole Church be come together to speak with Tongues, and there come in those that Are unlearned and Ʋnbelievers, will they not say that you Are mad? and if the same or a like advantage may and will be taken from the indiscretion of every extempore Pretender, there is the same reason why he should lay by his pretences,
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while the man of gifts and graces, as he thinks himself, does by ridiculous or rash expressions, by mimical gestures and affected alterations of his voice, by speaking sometimes so high as if he would prevail with him by clamor,
while the man of Gifts and graces, as he thinks himself, does by ridiculous or rash expressions, by mimical gestures and affected alterations of his voice, by speaking sometime so high as if he would prevail with him by clamor,
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and sometimes so low as if he had a secret to communicate to his Maker, openly affront and abuse him to his face and in the face of a numerous Assembly.
and sometime so low as if he had a secret to communicate to his Maker, openly affront and abuse him to his face and in the face of a numerous Assembly.
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And if though Forms of Prayer be necessary in the general, yet this or that particular Form be not, otherwise the Liturgy of all Churches and all Ages must be exactly the same.
And if though Forms of Prayer be necessary in the general, yet this or that particular From be not, otherwise the Liturgy of all Churches and all Ages must be exactly the same.
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However, thus much will certainly be granted by the most avow'd Assertors of the Separation, that we have every one of us a right and power of determining our selves in those indifferent matters;
However, thus much will Certainly be granted by the most avowed Assertors of the Separation, that we have every one of us a right and power of determining our selves in those indifferent matters;
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For whatever natural Liberty men have in themselves, when once they become members of a Society, they are supposed to give it up to the legislative or governing power of that Society so far as is necessary to the peace and quiet of it;
For whatever natural Liberty men have in themselves, when once they become members of a Society, they Are supposed to give it up to the legislative or governing power of that Society so Far as is necessary to the peace and quiet of it;
when a man is not a member of a Body politick, but a distinct and perfectly independent person by himself, he is naturally invested with a right and power of defending his person or his possession by force of Arms, he may lawfully revenge his own injuries,
when a man is not a member of a Body politic, but a distinct and perfectly independent person by himself, he is naturally invested with a right and power of defending his person or his possession by force of Arms, he may lawfully revenge his own injuries,
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for the mutual defence and preservation of every particular person and of the whole Society, men shall notwithstanding after this assume the same liberty to themselves of personal Revenges,
for the mutual defence and preservation of every particular person and of the Whole Society, men shall notwithstanding After this assume the same liberty to themselves of personal Revenges,
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and of being their own Judges in controverted cases, without referring themselves to the decision of the Law which is the civil Umpire betwixt man and man, it is manifest this Society cannot be of long continuance,
and of being their own Judges in controverted cases, without referring themselves to the decision of the Law which is the civil Umpire betwixt man and man, it is manifest this Society cannot be of long Continuance,
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from whence it follows plainly, that it is necessary, if men will be members of a Society, that they give up this private power into the hands of the publick.
from whence it follows plainly, that it is necessary, if men will be members of a Society, that they give up this private power into the hands of the public.
if the members of this Body cannot be knit and well compacted together without external rules of discipline and order, in which the very nature of a Society consists;
if the members of this Body cannot be knit and well compacted together without external rules of discipline and order, in which the very nature of a Society consists;
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and if the observing no rule or method at all either in Divine Worship or civil conversation be rather like a man in Bedlam than a Denison of a sober Corporation; if charity, good-will and love;
and if the observing no Rule or method At all either in Divine Worship or civil Conversation be rather like a man in Bedlam than a Denison of a Sobrium Corporation; if charity, goodwill and love;
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if a man can neither love, nor fear, nor know, nor worship God aright at the same time when his thoughts are taken up and filled with envy, uncharitableness, detraction and revenge;
if a man can neither love, nor Fear, nor know, nor worship God aright At the same time when his thoughts Are taken up and filled with envy, uncharitableness, detraction and revenge;
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if the controversies raised about matters confessedly indifferent have been, when and whereever they have happened, a perpetual bane and disquiet to the Church;
if the controversies raised about matters confessedly indifferent have been, when and wherever they have happened, a perpetual bane and disquiet to the Church;
if by giving up this Power, the Church, as a Body politick or Society of men is actually dissolved, a Society or Aggregate of several persons, being no otherwise one,
if by giving up this Power, the Church, as a Body politic or Society of men is actually dissolved, a Society or Aggregate of several Persons, being no otherwise one,
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if, done by chance, it be a sign of too great negligence and remisness; and if, done on set purpose, it be a sign of conceitedness and spiritual pride,
if, done by chance, it be a Signen of too great negligence and remissness; and if, done on Set purpose, it be a Signen of conceitedness and spiritual pride,
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because it is for its undoubted and its perpetual interest, and because it is necessary to its preservation, that it should be invested with an Authority of adjusting the most indifferent circumstances of Divine Worship;
Because it is for its undoubted and its perpetual Interest, and Because it is necessary to its preservation, that it should be invested with an authority of adjusting the most indifferent Circumstances of Divine Worship;
Especially if we consider that, as the case of the Christian world now stands, the same persons, with the same interests, prejudices and passions are members both of the Civil and Ecclesiastical State;
Especially if we Consider that, as the case of the Christian world now Stands, the same Persons, with the same interests, prejudices and passion Are members both of the Civil and Ecclesiastical State;
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or it is lawfull for the Church to concern her self in the determination of indifferent matters, which Determinations and Constitutions of hers may be lawfully confirmed and ratified by the State.
or it is lawful for the Church to concern her self in the determination of indifferent matters, which Determinations and Constitutions of hers may be lawfully confirmed and ratified by the State.
since there is nothing so infinitely scrupulous as an unreasonably tender Conscience, and since there is no pretence so inconsiderable, from whence either indigent or ambitious men will not take occasions to advance their secular designs under the specious covert of a Concern for Liberty,
since there is nothing so infinitely scrupulous as an unreasonably tender Conscience, and since there is no pretence so inconsiderable, from whence either indigent or ambitious men will not take occasions to advance their secular designs under the specious covert of a Concern for Liberty,
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or the quiet of the World, to cut off all occasions of disturbance, by seeing that all things be done decently and in order, which rule of the Apostle's is founded upon the same reason upon which all Laws whether humane or divine are founded,
or the quiet of the World, to Cut off all occasions of disturbance, by seeing that all things be done decently and in order, which Rule of the Apostle's is founded upon the same reason upon which all Laws whither humane or divine Are founded,
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and from whence alone they can and do receive their obligation, namely, the common Interest of mankind and the particular Happiness of private persons;
and from whence alone they can and do receive their obligation, namely, the Common Interest of mankind and the particular Happiness of private Persons;
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which is nothing else but the consideration of the publick Good, which if it be as plainly concerned in this as in any other case, this is sufficient to defend the Authority of the Church,
which is nothing Else but the consideration of the public Good, which if it be as plainly concerned in this as in any other case, this is sufficient to defend the authority of the Church,
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and to make its Sanctions in indifferent matters, so long as they are steered by principles of undoubted Interest, to be of perpetual force and obligation.
and to make its Sanctions in indifferent matters, so long as they Are steered by principles of undoubted Interest, to be of perpetual force and obligation.
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and consequently they cease to be indifferent, and become necessary in proportion to the weight of those reasons upon which their performance or omission is founded.
and consequently they cease to be indifferent, and become necessary in proportion to the weight of those Reasons upon which their performance or omission is founded.
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but now if the Civil or Ecclesiastical Magistrate, for the avoiding of Confusion, and for the preventing of those Piques and Animosities which frequently happen among men about things of little or no value in themselves, especially when Religion is concerned, shall ordain that all men shall say their Prayers in one and the same posture,
but now if the Civil or Ecclesiastical Magistrate, for the avoiding of Confusion, and for the preventing of those Piques and Animosities which frequently happen among men about things of little or no valve in themselves, especially when Religion is concerned, shall ordain that all men shall say their Prayers in one and the same posture,
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and consequently this posture, though indifferent before, does now derive a necessity from that reason of State and interest upon which it's imposition is founded.
and consequently this posture, though indifferent before, does now derive a necessity from that reason of State and Interest upon which it's imposition is founded.
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To be sure men of common sense and understanding, if they have but common honesty joyned together with it, will take their measures of obligation as to the lawfulness or unlawfulness of what is commanded, from it's design and tendency to promote or obstruct the interest of the Publique,
To be sure men of Common sense and understanding, if they have but Common honesty joined together with it, will take their measures of obligation as to the lawfulness or unlawfulness of what is commanded, from it's Design and tendency to promote or obstruct the Interest of the Public,
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and if either the pretended or the real Scruples of any might be sufficient to stop the course of Law against the common interest, there could be no such thing as Order or Government in the World.
and if either the pretended or the real Scruples of any might be sufficient to stop the course of Law against the Common Interest, there could be no such thing as Order or Government in the World.
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There are many Laws enacted by the sublime Wisdome of the King and his three Estates in Parliament assembled, which though they be for the interest of the whole Kingdome, all things considered;
There Are many Laws enacted by the sublime Wisdom of the King and his three Estates in Parliament assembled, which though they be for the Interest of the Whole Kingdom, all things considered;
as they who reap the benefit and advantage of them, because the obligation of these Laws is to be taken from the fundamentall Constitution of all Societies, that a greater Interest be preferred before a less,
as they who reap the benefit and advantage of them, Because the obligation of these Laws is to be taken from the fundamental Constitution of all Societies, that a greater Interest be preferred before a less,
and the experience of those sad Effects which our Religious Differences have produced, every private man shall yet after this take upon him to Judge of the Reasonableness or Expedience of what is Enacted by his Superiours,
and the experience of those sad Effects which our Religious Differences have produced, every private man shall yet After this take upon him to Judge of the Reasonableness or Expedience of what is Enacted by his Superiors,
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and shall from thence proceed upon I know not what Pretences, ridiculous in themselves and destructive of the publique Wellfare, to withdraw his Obedience to their just Commands;
and shall from thence proceed upon I know not what Pretences, ridiculous in themselves and destructive of the public Welfare, to withdraw his obedience to their just Commands;
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and either upon the same or more warrantable Exceptions, for the expedience of no Law can be more evident than of that which enjoyns Uniformity in Divine Worship, he may withdraw his Obedience from all kind of Government and Subjection whatsoever.
and either upon the same or more warrantable Exceptions, for the expedience of no Law can be more evident than of that which enjoins Uniformity in Divine Worship, he may withdraw his obedience from all kind of Government and Subjection whatsoever.
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But here it is Objected, That if there were nothing but the Civil Interest, or the Interest of this World to be considered, the experience of all Ages and Nations will sufficiently demonstrate, that an Uniformity in Religious matters, is the best Expedient that can be thought of to secure the publique Peace. But alass!
But Here it is Objected, That if there were nothing but the Civil Interest, or the Interest of this World to be considered, the experience of all Ages and nations will sufficiently demonstrate, that an Uniformity in Religious matters, is the best Expedient that can be Thought of to secure the public Peace. But alas!
as being a necessary means to Peace, is in the general of Divine Institution, though what the particular terms of that Uniformity shall be, the Scripture has no where prescribed;
as being a necessary means to Peace, is in the general of Divine Institution, though what the particular terms of that Uniformity shall be, the Scripture has no where prescribed;
First, it is the congregation of Christian People dispersed over the whole earth, and agreeing together in the fundamental Articles of the Christian Faith, which are either expresly,
First, it is the congregation of Christian People dispersed over the Whole earth, and agreeing together in the fundamental Articles of the Christian Faith, which Are either expressly,
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and other circumstances of several Nations, will introduce a diversity of external Formalitie into Religious Worship, which may be done without any breach of Charity or Friendship among men,
and other Circumstances of several nations, will introduce a diversity of external Formality into Religious Worship, which may be done without any breach of Charity or Friendship among men,
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Nay, you shall hardly ever see a man in a passion when he hears the Tragicall stories of those horrible persecutions against the professours of the Reformed Religion;
Nay, you shall hardly ever see a man in a passion when he hears the Tragical stories of those horrible persecutions against the professors of the Reformed Religion;
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the reason is, because we are not embarked in the same bottom with them, and so being able to do neither good nor hurt by being angry or displeas'd, we scarce ever trouble our selves.
the reason is, Because we Are not embarked in the same bottom with them, and so being able to do neither good nor hurt by being angry or displeased, we scarce ever trouble our selves.
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But at home the pretences of Religion and Liberty, which are always stirring when ever there is any prospect of publique Disorders likely to ensue upon them, will never fail to excite the ambitious, the discontented,
But At home the pretences of Religion and Liberty, which Are always stirring when ever there is any prospect of public Disorders likely to ensue upon them, will never fail to excite the ambitious, the discontented,
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and that all that whatever it is, which is requisite to the unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace, may be consistent enough with differences in smaller matters,
and that all that whatever it is, which is requisite to the unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace, may be consistent enough with differences in smaller matters,
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But secondly, By the Church we may understand a National Congregation of Christian People, divided into many partitions or particular assemblies united together by an unity of Faith, and Discipline, and Ecclesiasticall Jurisdiction;
But secondly, By the Church we may understand a National Congregation of Christian People, divided into many partitions or particular assemblies united together by an unity of Faith, and Discipline, and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction;
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And therefore this is that unity which is by every Good Christian, good Citizen, or good Subject, above all things which this world can afford, the most earnestly to be desired:
And Therefore this is that unity which is by every Good Christian, good Citizen, or good Subject, above all things which this world can afford, the most earnestly to be desired:
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Thirdly, In compliance with those of the Congregationall way, I am content to allow a third sense of the word Church to be a particular and independent Congregation governed by Laws and measures of its own,
Thirdly, In compliance with those of the Congregational Way, I am content to allow a third sense of the word Church to be a particular and independent Congregation governed by Laws and measures of its own,
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The first of these is Babel in Effigie, the very Emblem and Landskip of Confusion, subject to inconveniences that cannot be thought of till they are felt,
The First of these is Babel in Effigy, the very Emblem and Landskip of Confusion, Subject to inconveniences that cannot be Thought of till they Are felt,
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and capable of such infinite sub-divisions as will at length reduce the comely Form of Government by so many particular interests and factions into a State of publick Hostility and Rapine;
and capable of such infinite subdivisions as will At length reduce the comely From of Government by so many particular interests and factions into a State of public Hostility and Rapine;
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for the reason why men separate from one another, is always out of some reall or some pretended dislike, which dislikes by actuall separation, are so far from being composed, that they are manifestly improved and heightned by it;
for the reason why men separate from one Another, is always out of Some real or Some pretended dislike, which dislikes by actual separation, Are so Far from being composed, that they Are manifestly improved and heightened by it;
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if not with a reall hatred, yet with a less esteem and a comparative Aversation, which whenever a Ball of Interest is thrown between them, will be improved into all the sad effects of the most desperate Malice and Revenge.
if not with a real hatred, yet with a less esteem and a comparative Aversation, which whenever a Ball of Interest is thrown between them, will be improved into all the sad effects of the most desperate Malice and Revenge.
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But here to make all sure as I go along, I must repeat again, That by Independent Congregations, I mean, such as own no Ecclesiasticall Jurisdiction externall to themselves;
But Here to make all sure as I go along, I must repeat again, That by Independent Congregations, I mean, such as own no Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction external to themselves;
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as it was in a manner in the late Times, when the Sects were spawned in such incredible abundance, that the Alphabet began to complain of want of Letters to furnish so many different and disagreeing Parties with names.
as it was in a manner in the late Times, when the Sects were spawned in such incredible abundance, that the Alphabet began to complain of want of Letters to furnish so many different and disagreeing Parties with names.
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Neither is it to be supposed that so many several Factions, notwithstanding their differences in matters of Religion, shall yet conspire in an uniform Obedience to the Civil Power,
Neither is it to be supposed that so many several Factions, notwithstanding their differences in matters of Religion, shall yet conspire in an uniform obedience to the Civil Power,
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and since the very same persons are members of the Commonwealth, and of a particular Sect or Party, it is ridiculous to hope that the State can ever be quiet, till all these parties can agree together to be of the same mind;
and since the very same Persons Are members of the Commonwealth, and of a particular Sect or Party, it is ridiculous to hope that the State can ever be quiet, till all these parties can agree together to be of the same mind;
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In the United Provinces, where the greatest Liberty is given and taken of any other Territory in the Christian World, the peace of the publick could not be secured,
In the United Provinces, where the greatest Liberty is given and taken of any other Territory in the Christian World, the peace of the public could not be secured,
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and are possessed of all the publick Churches in the Dominions of the State as well as of the onely Ministers or Pastours, who are maintained by the publick, who have no other Salaries than what they receive from the State, upon whom they wholly depend;
and Are possessed of all the public Churches in the Dominions of the State as well as of the only Ministers or Pastors, who Are maintained by the public, who have no other Salaries than what they receive from the State, upon whom they wholly depend;
But yet notwithstanding this, so great has the power and interest of the Louvestane or Arminian Party alwaies been, that it has been the occasion of great revolutions among them;
But yet notwithstanding this, so great has the power and Interest of the Louvestane or Arminian Party always been, that it has been the occasion of great revolutions among them;
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and as it was probably one of the main causes of their so sudden fall from the height of envy into the lowest region of pity and despair within the compass of a very few years,
and as it was probably one of the main Causes of their so sudden fallen from the height of envy into the lowest region of pity and despair within the compass of a very few Years,
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so it is to be feared that in not many more (the animosities between a Calvinist and whoever differs from him being irreconcileable and everlasting) it will prove the ruin of that once powerfull, but now declining State.
so it is to be feared that in not many more (the animosities between a Calvinist and whoever differs from him being Irreconcilable and everlasting) it will prove the ruin of that once powerful, but now declining State.
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Neither was there any thing in the late unhappy times, next to the Title of an incomparable Prince, to whom the Sceptre of these Kingdoms did of right belong,
Neither was there any thing in the late unhappy times, next to the Title of an incomparable Prince, to whom the Sceptre of these Kingdoms did of right belong,
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and the Affections of a loyal Party, which all the republican Cruelties were not able to extinguish, that contributed so much to put a period to the Usurpation, which was never establish'd upon any certain bottom,
and the Affections of a loyal Party, which all the republican Cruelties were not able to extinguish, that contributed so much to put a Period to the Usurpation, which was never established upon any certain bottom,
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and that Sword it self not being all of it of the same metal, and the Army that was to wield it, being it self canton'd into Sects and Factions, they began at length not to understand one anothers language,
and that Sword it self not being all of it of the same metal, and the Army that was to wield it, being it self cantoned into Sects and Factions, they began At length not to understand one another's language,
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but were forced to leave working any longer, and to desist from building that Babel of Religion, cemented with bloud instead of mortar, which is inconsistent with the quiet of the Earth,
but were forced to leave working any longer, and to desist from building that Babel of Religion, cemented with blood instead of mortar, which is inconsistent with the quiet of the Earth,
as the Turks and Persians, though agreeing in all other parts of the Mahometan Superstition, yet about a very small Punctilio they are at mortal jars with one another;
as the Turks and Persians, though agreeing in all other parts of the Mahometan Superstition, yet about a very small Punctilio they Are At Mortal jars with one Another;
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and, being so near neighbours as they are, they never want an opportunity of expressing their resentments by the frequent and bloudy Wars betwixt those two formidable Empires.
and, being so near neighbours as they Are, they never want an opportunity of expressing their resentments by the frequent and bloody Wars betwixt those two formidable Empires.
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The Calvinists pursue the Lutherans and Arminians, who on their own parts are not wanting to retaliate the kindness, with every whit as great if not greater hatred than those who do toto coelo errare, the Popish, I mean, the Mahometan and the Pagan World;
The Calvinists pursue the Lutherans and Arminians, who on their own parts Are not wanting to retaliate the kindness, with every whit as great if not greater hatred than those who do toto coelo errare, the Popish, I mean, the Mahometan and the Pagan World;
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so many distinctions as there are, bating those distinctions which Trade and Functions and the Necessities of humane life have made for the mutual support and maintenance of each other,
so many Distinctions as there Are, bating those Distinctions which Trade and Functions and the Necessities of humane life have made for the mutual support and maintenance of each other,
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Though in this case it will alwaies happen, that the smaller Fishes will associate and unite together against the Leviathan or prevailing Party, that overballances the rest,
Though in this case it will always happen, that the smaller Fish will associate and unite together against the Leviathan or prevailing Party, that overballances the rest,
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and contend which of them shall ingross the Dominion of the Seas, which is the case of all the Republican Factions against the Church of England at this day;
and contend which of them shall ingross the Dominion of the Seas, which is the case of all the Republican Factions against the Church of England At this day;
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It is to be confess'd indeed that there are abroad very great heats and contentions to be found, which are not of such dangerous consequence to the publick Peace, such as are those feuds, which will never be extinguish'd, betwixt the Seculars and the Regulars,
It is to be confessed indeed that there Are abroad very great heats and contentions to be found, which Are not of such dangerous consequence to the public Peace, such as Are those feuds, which will never be extinguished, betwixt the Seculars and the Regulars,
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or, that being men of a single life, not encumbred with any secular interest or concern, their animosities cannot so easily embroile the State as those who have a greater interest in it,
or, that being men of a single life, not encumbered with any secular Interest or concern, their animosities cannot so Easily embroil the State as those who have a greater Interest in it,
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or, whether it be that the Laiety think it not worth their while, any further than it is matter of common entertainment and discourse, to take any part in the quarrels of Beadesmen and of Beggars;
or, whither it be that the Laity think it not worth their while, any further than it is matter of Common entertainment and discourse, to take any part in the quarrels of Beadsmen and of Beggars;
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or that the perpetual austerities of their respective rules, which are a constant emploiment to them, hinder them from being capable of prosecuting any dangorous design, with that address and diligence which is requisite to its success;
or that the perpetual austerities of their respective rules, which Are a constant employment to them, hinder them from being capable of prosecuting any dangorous Design, with that address and diligence which is requisite to its success;
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and they make sufficient amends for their intestine divisions, by their being united together in the Papal Interest and in the support of the Romish Tyranny over the Consciences of men.
and they make sufficient amends for their intestine divisions, by their being united together in the Papal Interest and in the support of the Romish Tyranny over the Consciences of men.
But let the reason be what it will, it is certain that no reason can justifie the lawfullness of separate and independent Congregations in a Christian Commonwealth or Kingdome, which are in their own nature,
But let the reason be what it will, it is certain that no reason can justify the lawfulness of separate and independent Congregations in a Christian Commonwealth or Kingdom, which Are in their own nature,
and have been found so by experience, to be so destructive to the welfare and happiness of the World, which are so big with inconveniences not to be foreseen till they are felt, which are surrounded on every side with infinite and unspeakable dangers, to which no possible remedy can be apply'd,
and have been found so by experience, to be so destructive to the welfare and happiness of the World, which Are so big with inconveniences not to be foreseen till they Are felt, which Are surrounded on every side with infinite and unspeakable dangers, to which no possible remedy can be applied,
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but by the removal of their necessary cause, and by destroying the Independencie it self, that I make no scruple to pronounce it as a self-evident Maxim, that an aggregate of separate and disunited Congregations, unaccountable to one another or to any superior temporal Head invested with a power of Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Censure, is contrary to the Law of Nature, destructive of the Peace of the World,
but by the removal of their necessary cause, and by destroying the Independency it self, that I make no scruple to pronounce it as a self-evident Maxim, that an aggregate of separate and disunited Congregations, unaccountable to one Another or to any superior temporal Head invested with a power of Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Censure, is contrary to the Law of Nature, destructive of the Peace of the World,
And so I have done with the first Case, which supposes the whole Body of a People to be parcell'd out into many distinct and independent Congregations.
And so I have done with the First Case, which supposes the Whole Body of a People to be parceled out into many distinct and independent Congregations.
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Give me leave now to speak a very little to the second, which presumes onely a Separation of one or more Congregations from the Body of the National Church, setting up a new Authority of its own,
Give me leave now to speak a very little to the second, which Presumest only a Separation of one or more Congregations from the Body of the National Church, setting up a new authority of its own,
which second Case differs onely in proportion from the first, and will of necessity labour with all those ill consequences in its degree and measure with which the first is incumbred;
which second Case differs only in proportion from the First, and will of necessity labour with all those ill consequences in its degree and measure with which the First is encumbered;
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Into such separate Assemblies as these all the ill humors of the Body politick will naturally flow, thither the unfortunate, the discontented, the covetous and the ambitious will betake themselves, to seek revenge against reall or imaginary wrongs, to repair the decaies and ruines of a broken fortune, to satisfie the craving circumstances of poverty and want,
Into such separate Assemblies as these all the ill humours of the Body politic will naturally flow, thither the unfortunate, the discontented, the covetous and the ambitious will betake themselves, to seek revenge against real or imaginary wrongs, to repair the decays and ruins of a broken fortune, to satisfy the craving Circumstances of poverty and want,
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Neither are such Conventicles as these dangerous onely to the Civil Peace, by being the natural causes of embroilment and disturbance, the very sinks and commonshores into which all bad humors disembogue themselves and find a welcome entertainment,
Neither Are such Conventicles as these dangerous only to the Civil Peace, by being the natural Causes of embroilment and disturbance, the very sinks and commonshores into which all bad humours disembogue themselves and find a welcome entertainment,
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while the simplicity of some suffers it self, under the specious pretences of an extraordinary zeal, to be misled and carry'd away captive by the designing Hypocrisie of others;
while the simplicity of Some suffers it self, under the specious pretences of an extraordinary zeal, to be misled and carried away captive by the designing Hypocrisy of Others;
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but, which is still worse, they have a no less pleasing aspect upon Religion it self, which either by the infinite pretences to greater purity, a most absurd and foolish cause of Separation, which knows no Law,
but, which is still Worse, they have a no less pleasing aspect upon Religion it self, which either by the infinite pretences to greater purity, a most absurd and foolish cause of Separation, which knows no Law,
and are placed as far above the reach of Ordinances as those Ordinances themselves, by their design and use for the preservation of Love and Unity in the Church, by their Divine institution and appointment,
and Are placed as Far above the reach of Ordinances as those Ordinances themselves, by their Design and use for the preservation of Love and Unity in the Church, by their Divine Institution and appointment,
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and by the supernatural Grace which is exhibited and convey'd by a due and worthy participation of them, are plac'd above the blasphemous contempt of such profane and dissolute Wretches.
and by the supernatural Grace which is exhibited and conveyed by a due and worthy participation of them, Are placed above the blasphemous contempt of such profane and dissolute Wretches.
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I dare be confident, in very many instances, that the blind lead the blind, and that they are not sensible of those dismal inconveniences to which their Separation is naturally exposed;
I Dare be confident, in very many instances, that the blind led the blind, and that they Are not sensible of those dismal inconveniences to which their Separation is naturally exposed;
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but in what I have just now said I chiefly reflect upon the sad experience of former times, which is sufficient to convince us, what the genuine tendencie of these new models is;
but in what I have just now said I chiefly reflect upon the sad experience of former times, which is sufficient to convince us, what the genuine tendency of these new models is;
which Consideration if all well-meaning, but misguided Christians would seriously lay to heart, I cannot doubt but it would soon have a very wonderfull effect upon the Peace and Settlement of these distracted Kingdoms, by persuading all that heartily wish the Prosperity of Sion and pray for the Peace of this our spiritual Jerusalem, to leave their separate Assemblies,
which Consideration if all well-meaning, but misguided Christians would seriously lay to heart, I cannot doubt but it would soon have a very wonderful Effect upon the Peace and Settlement of these distracted Kingdoms, by persuading all that heartily wish the Prosperity of Sion and pray for the Peace of this our spiritual Jerusalem, to leave their separate Assemblies,
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and betake themselves into the bosom of the Church, which cannot behold so much goodness and sincerity so miserably misled and gon astray without all the concern that is natural to a distressed, forsaken Mother,
and betake themselves into the bosom of the Church, which cannot behold so much Goodness and sincerity so miserably misled and gone astray without all the concern that is natural to a distressed, forsaken Mother,
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And how much more desirable would it be, that all Parties, laying aside their respective heats and animosities which under such diversity of outward forms they so dangerously foment and carry on against each other, should unite together under one common rule in such a blessed band of Peace and Love,
And how much more desirable would it be, that all Parties, laying aside their respective heats and animosities which under such diversity of outward forms they so dangerously foment and carry on against each other, should unite together under one Common Rule in such a blessed band of Peace and Love,
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This is my first Answer to the Objection taken from the pretence of a Tender Conscience, That an Uniformity of one sort or other, is of absolute necessity to the peace of the Church;
This is my First Answer to the Objection taken from the pretence of a Tender Conscience, That an Uniformity of one sort or other, is of absolute necessity to the peace of the Church;
and continue in it when they had done, it follows unavoidably that there is, and must always be in the Church a standing Authority, from whence the Sanctions of Discipline and Order shall receive their obligation.
and continue in it when they had done, it follows avoidable that there is, and must always be in the Church a standing authority, from whence the Sanctions of Discipline and Order shall receive their obligation.
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I come now to give a more particular Answer to the Objection proposed, and in that, I shall consider in the general what the terms of this Uniformity must be,
I come now to give a more particular Answer to the Objection proposed, and in that, I shall Consider in the general what the terms of this Uniformity must be,
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It must be granted therefore, That though an Uniformity in Religious Worship be that which is above all things in this World the most passionately to be desired,
It must be granted Therefore, That though an Uniformity in Religious Worship be that which is above all things in this World the most passionately to be desired,
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yet this being only in order to that great End, to which all our endeavours and counsels ought to be directed, the Eternal happiness and salvation of our Souls;
yet this being only in order to that great End, to which all our endeavours and Counsels ought to be directed, the Eternal happiness and salvation of our Souls;
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as the terms of Communion, which are directly contrary to the word of God, or to the light of Nature and the impartial dictates of right Reason is by no means to be communicated with any longer;
as the terms of Communion, which Are directly contrary to the word of God, or to the Light of Nature and the impartial dictates of right Reason is by no means to be communicated with any longer;
As to matter of Doctrine, I presume there is no man who calls himself a Protestant, of what Denomination or Party soever he be, who will charge our Church with any damnable Errour;
As to matter of Doctrine, I presume there is no man who calls himself a Protestant, of what Denomination or Party soever he be, who will charge our Church with any damnable Error;
but on the contrary, there are many of our Dissenting Brethren, who, when they are tax'd with the unpleasant imputation of propagating very absurd and very unreasonable Opinions, are used to take Sanctuary in the Articles of the Church of England; of whose Authority,
but on the contrary, there Are many of our Dissenting Brothers, who, when they Are taxed with the unpleasant imputation of propagating very absurd and very unreasonable Opinions, Are used to take Sanctuary in the Articles of the Church of England; of whose authority,
As to Ceremonies there are three Restrictions chiefly to be considered, which if they be all carefully observed in the discipline of any Church, there is no manner of pretence or ground for Separation upon a Ceremonial account;
As to Ceremonies there Are three Restrictions chiefly to be considered, which if they be all carefully observed in the discipline of any Church, there is no manner of pretence or ground for Separation upon a Ceremonial account;
and takes it off from being a Devotional exercise of the mind, by turning it into outward Pomp and Show, which can neither make us better men for the future,
and Takes it off from being a Devotional exercise of the mind, by turning it into outward Pomp and Show, which can neither make us better men for the future,
which is absurd and impossible in the nature of the thing it self, but in the choice of such as are best fitted to the ends for which all Ceremonies ought to be designed,
which is absurd and impossible in the nature of the thing it self, but in the choice of such as Are best fitted to the ends for which all Ceremonies ought to be designed,
There were other causes upon account of the Ceremonies imposed by the Church of Rome, which might be sufficient to justify a Separation, of which I shall speak in the two following Heads.
There were other Causes upon account of the Ceremonies imposed by the Church of Rome, which might be sufficient to justify a Separation, of which I shall speak in the two following Heads.
And though a National or Provincial Church have a Right and Power within it self of retrenching the superfluities of the Ceremonial part of their Divine Service, which may very well be done without any Schism or Separation from the body of the Church abroad, either on the one part or the other:
And though a National or Provincial Church have a Right and Power within it self of retrenching the superfluities of the Ceremonial part of their Divine Service, which may very well be done without any Schism or Separation from the body of the Church abroad, either on the one part or the other:
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Yet for private men to separate from the National Establishment, upon pretence that the Ceremonies are too burthensome or too many, is manifestly unlawfull.
Yet for private men to separate from the National Establishment, upon pretence that the Ceremonies Are too burdensome or too many, is manifestly unlawful.
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so fond are they of Novelty and Change, so apt to controul Authority, and so desirous to be govern'd only by their own Measures, that there can be no lasting Establishment in the World,
so found Are they of Novelty and Change, so apt to control authority, and so desirous to be governed only by their own Measures, that there can be no lasting Establishment in the World,
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but the Discipline of the Church will be alwaies reeling like a Drunken Man, and driven to and fro like a Wave of the Sea, by every Capricious wind of Innovation.
but the Discipline of the Church will be always reeling like a Drunken Man, and driven to and from like a Wave of the Sea, by every Capricious wind of Innovation.
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or if you will, to make it a plump number, and to put the Objection into better shape, let them be half a score, which I believe upon an exact computation, will go a great way in the Ceremonies of the Church of England; and let all these be imposed as indispensable conditions of Communion:
or if you will, to make it a plump number, and to put the Objection into better shape, let them be half a score, which I believe upon an exact computation, will go a great Way in the Ceremonies of the Church of England; and let all these be imposed as indispensable conditions of Communion:
but if there be any that are so hardy to do it, though I will not discommend them for their courage, a vertue, of which in this contentious Age we have a great deal of need;
but if there be any that Are so hardy to do it, though I will not discommend them for their courage, a virtue, of which in this contentious Age we have a great deal of need;
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What hath been said of the Churches Power in retrenching the number of her Ceremonies, the same is likewise true as to the Ceremonies themselves, that they may from time to time be altered and changed for others in their stead by the Authority of the Church,
What hath been said of the Churches Power in retrenching the number of her Ceremonies, the same is likewise true as to the Ceremonies themselves, that they may from time to time be altered and changed for Others in their stead by the authority of the Church,
but for every private person to challenge this Right to himself, is unlawfull, because liable to the same inconveniences, with separating under colour of Ceremonious Superfluities,
but for every private person to challenge this Right to himself, is unlawful, Because liable to the same inconveniences, with separating under colour of Ceremonious Superfluities,
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but yet, if the Instances of such his condescention be examined, they will be found to be of a quite different nature from those which make up the pretences of our daies,
but yet, if the Instances of such his condescension be examined, they will be found to be of a quite different nature from those which make up the pretences of our days,
and as being expresly prohibited by a temporary Canon of the Council of Jerusalem, must needs give very great offence and scandal to the Christians of those daies, who did not understand so well as Saint Paul did that an Idol was nothing, and that the consideration of the Food might well enough be prescinded from that of the Idol,
and as being expressly prohibited by a temporary Canon of the Council of Jerusalem, must needs give very great offence and scandal to the Christians of those days, who did not understand so well as Saint Paul did that an Idol was nothing, and that the consideration of the Food might well enough be prescinded from that of the Idol,
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and that therefore it was lawfull for one who was well grounded in the reason of things and might doe it without offence to any weaker than himself, to eat whatever was sold in the shambles.
and that Therefore it was lawful for one who was well grounded in the reason of things and might do it without offence to any Weaker than himself, to eat whatever was sold in the shambles.
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First, There were some, and they the most perfect Christians, in which number St. Paul himself was, who would make no scruple of eating the Idolothyta, though they knew them to be such,
First, There were Some, and they the most perfect Christians, in which number Saint Paul himself was, who would make no scruple of eating the Idolothyta, though they knew them to be such,
Lastly, There were a third sort, more scrupulous than either of the former, who thought themselves bound not to eat any manner of meat but what they were sure had not been sacrific'd to Idols,
Lastly, There were a third sort, more scrupulous than either of the former, who Thought themselves bound not to eat any manner of meat but what they were sure had not been sacrificed to Idols,
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The second Instance of this Tenderness of St. Paul 's is taken from the Jewish Abstinence from things strangled and from bloud, which was not onely strictly enjoyned by the Ceremonial law,
The second Instance of this Tenderness of Saint Paul is is taken from the Jewish Abstinence from things strangled and from blood, which was not only strictly enjoined by the Ceremonial law,
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and what hath been said of Abstaining from Bloud, the same was true likewise of Circumcision, which in some cases was dispensed with even after Conversion to Christianity;
and what hath been said of Abstaining from Blood, the same was true likewise of Circumcision, which in Some cases was dispensed with even After Conversion to Christianity;
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this was the reason why Paul circumcised Timothy, because of the Jews in the 16th. of the Acts, and it is his advice in the first to the Corinthians, c. 7. v. 18. Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised:
this was the reason why Paul circumcised Timothy, Because of the jews in the 16th. of the Acts, and it is his Advice in the First to the Corinthians, c. 7. v. 18. Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised:
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But that which is more pertinent to my design at present to take notice of is this, that in both these instances of abstaining from Bloud and of Circumcision, the case is far different from the scruples of our daies;
But that which is more pertinent to my Design At present to take notice of is this, that in both these instances of abstaining from Blood and of Circumcision, the case is Far different from the scruples of our days;
since it was not the squeamish aversation of a Ceremonie, but an obstinate adherence to the Ceremonial Law on which those scruples were founded, with which notwithstanding Saint Paul, as it were on purpose to show how little an enemie he was to Ceremonies was pleased for the time to dispense,
since it was not the squeamish aversation of a Ceremony, but an obstinate adherence to the Ceremonial Law on which those scruples were founded, with which notwithstanding Saint Paul, as it were on purpose to show how little an enemy he was to Ceremonies was pleased for the time to dispense,
although the retaining of those two Ceremonies in the Church, pursued into those consequencies of which they were not sensible, did in reality include in it a Denial of Christ and his Gospel.
although the retaining of those two Ceremonies in the Church, pursued into those consequencies of which they were not sensible, did in reality include in it a Denial of christ and his Gospel.
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For Circumcision, what was it but the Seal of that particular Covenant which God had entred into with Abraham and his Posterity? whereas now that enclosure was laid open and that partition wall was broken down;
For Circumcision, what was it but the Seal of that particular Covenant which God had entered into with Abraham and his Posterity? whereas now that enclosure was laid open and that partition wall was broken down;
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the renting of the vail in sunder at the instant of our Saviour's Passion was to signifie the final abolition, antiquation and repealment of the Abrahamitical Covenant and Mosaick Law, the Holy of Holies was at that instant lay'd open, whereinto not onely the High-priest with Sacrifices once a year,
the renting of the Vail in sunder At the instant of our Saviour's Passion was to signify the final abolition, antiquation and repealment of the Abrahamitical Covenant and Mosaic Law, the Holy of Holies was At that instant laid open, whereinto not only the High priest with Sacrifices once a year,
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but all mankind by virtue of that great propitiatory Sacrifice which was at that time offered up upon the Cross, without any other Sacrifice of their own than that of a broken spirit and a contrite heart might enter and be happy;
but all mankind by virtue of that great propitiatory Sacrifice which was At that time offered up upon the Cross, without any other Sacrifice of their own than that of a broken Spirit and a contrite heart might enter and be happy;
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it is manifest therefore, that when the Sacrifice and the Oblation ceased, as they actually did upon the suffering of the Messias, as to their efficacy and virtue,
it is manifest Therefore, that when the Sacrifice and the Oblation ceased, as they actually did upon the suffering of the Messias, as to their efficacy and virtue,
I say, when the Sacrifices were no longer allowed in which this legal Abstinence was founded, it is plain the Obligation to the Abstinence it self must cease together with it,
I say, when the Sacrifices were no longer allowed in which this Legal Abstinence was founded, it is plain the Obligation to the Abstinence it self must cease together with it,
because, sublatâ causâ tollitur effectus: that Cause upon which this Abstinence was enjoyned being now finally antiquated and abolish'd, the Effect of that Cause, which was this Abstinence from Bloud, must of necessity be supposed to be abrogated likewise.
Because, sublatâ causâ tollitur effectus: that Cause upon which this Abstinence was enjoined being now finally antiquated and abolished, the Effect of that Cause, which was this Abstinence from Blood, must of necessity be supposed to be abrogated likewise.
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but the primitive Christians for many Ages together did generally abstain from Bloud, and this Abstinence has not wanted very learned Assertors even in our daies, Curcelleus has written a particular Diatriba or Dissertation, De esu sanguinis, wherein he defends this practice, with what success I leave others to determin,
but the primitive Christians for many Ages together did generally abstain from Blood, and this Abstinence has not wanted very learned Assertors even in our days, Curcellius has written a particular Diatriba or Dissertation, De esum Blood, wherein he defends this practice, with what success I leave Others to determine,
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to which I will now adde, to strengthen the Demonstration, that that Text of Saint Paul 's which I have already cited, whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake, may as well refer,
to which I will now add, to strengthen the Demonstration, that that Text of Saint Paul is which I have already cited, whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake, may as well refer,
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and does as necessarily doe so, to a permission of Eating the NONLATINALPHABET, which we Translate, things Strangled, and to the Repealment of the prohibition of Blood;
and does as necessarily do so, to a permission of Eating the, which we Translate, things Strangled, and to the Repealment of the prohibition of Blood;
For they could not eat whatsoever was sold in the Shambles, without eating many times such meat as was not killed with that exquisite Accuracy for the draining of the Blood which was peculiar to the Jews, and derived afterwards to the Christians from them.
For they could not eat whatsoever was sold in the Shambles, without eating many times such meat as was not killed with that exquisite Accuracy for the draining of the Blood which was peculiar to the jews, and derived afterwards to the Christians from them.
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and besides, the Blood flowing about them, polluted the the ground where they lay, and defiled the Skins of the Beasts that were killed, which put the whole Animal in a state of Levitical Uncleanness;
and beside, the Blood flowing about them, polluted thee the ground where they lay, and defiled the Skins of the Beasts that were killed, which put the Whole Animal in a state of Levitical Uncleanness;
and so being spilt by way of Expiation, it was supposed to be Defiled with the Guilt of the Owner and his Family, who were afterwards to partake of the Flesh,
and so being spilled by Way of Expiation, it was supposed to be Defiled with the Gilded of the Owner and his Family, who were afterwards to partake of the Flesh,
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Now though it is true that after the Children of Israel were settled in the Land of Canaan, this Custome of bringing all Animals to be slain at the door of the Tabernacle, was omitted,
Now though it is true that After the Children of Israel were settled in the Land of Canaan, this Custom of bringing all Animals to be slave At the door of the Tabernacle, was omitted,
or at least to make some amends for it, v. 33, 34. Then they told Saul, saying, Behold the people sin against the Lord in that they eat with the blood.
or At least to make Some amends for it, v. 33, 34. Then they told Saul, saying, Behold the people since against the Lord in that they eat with the blood.
Now the reason of that Command of his, of rouling a Stone to the place where the Beasts were to be killed, was this, That they were to be laid athwart it with their Necks hanging down, that so the blood might flow with the greater freedom out of the Orifice which was made,
Now the reason of that Command of his, of ruling a Stone to the place where the Beasts were to be killed, was this, That they were to be laid athwart it with their Necks hanging down, that so the blood might flow with the greater freedom out of the Orifice which was made,
and I know a Learned Jew, with whom I had for some years a particular acquaintance, who was so scrupulous in this point, that he would never eat any kind of Flesh which he had not killed himself.
and I know a Learned Jew, with whom I had for Some Years a particular acquaintance, who was so scrupulous in this point, that he would never eat any kind of Flesh which he had not killed himself.
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And that is, That besides what I have said of its Levitical Pollution, which it seems they that were the Patrons of this Opinion, did not apprehend to be abolished by the fulfilling of all those legall Sacrifices in and by the Sacrifice of Christ; they considered further, that God having appropriated the Blood to himself;
And that is, That beside what I have said of its Levitical Pollution, which it seems they that were the Patrons of this Opinion, did not apprehend to be abolished by the fulfilling of all those Legal Sacrifices in and by the Sacrifice of christ; they considered further, that God having appropriated the Blood to himself;
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a sort of Piety so necessary to the honour of God, and to the prosperity and happiness of the Church, that it ought by no means to be discouraged, though in a mistaken Instance;
a sort of Piety so necessary to the honour of God, and to the Prosperity and happiness of the Church, that it ought by no means to be discouraged, though in a mistaken Instance;
with as little reason as that for which Dionysius of Syracuse divested Apollo of his Golden Ornaments, upon Pretence that they were too heavy and too hot for Summer,
with as little reason as that for which Dionysius of Syracuse divested Apollo of his Golden Ornament, upon Pretence that they were too heavy and too hight for Summer,
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We see likewise that they were not matters of small Weight and Moment, they were not things looked upon on both sides to be of an indifferent nature, they were not Controversiae de Nugis Siculis & Gerris Germanis, de foliis Farfari aut Naevii Butubatis, de umbrâ Asini, aut de lanâ Caprinâ, they were not matters of meer Ceremony and Show, matters of External Discipline and Form, that exercised the tenderness and infirmity of those times.
We see likewise that they were not matters of small Weight and Moment, they were not things looked upon on both sides to be of an indifferent nature, they were not Controversiae de Trifles Siculis & Gerris Germans, de foliis Farfari Or Naevii Butubatis, de umbrâ Dons, Or de lanâ Caprinâ, they were not matters of mere Ceremony and Show, matters of External Discipline and From, that exercised the tenderness and infirmity of those times.
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Those Babes in Christ that were but newly initiated into the Christian Faith, and had as yet tasted only the sincere milk of the Word, without adventuring upon stronger meats, were yet better fed and better taught,
Those Babes in christ that were but newly initiated into the Christian Faith, and had as yet tasted only the sincere milk of the Word, without adventuring upon Stronger Meats, were yet better fed and better taught,
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But the instances of their Scrupulosity, were founded in such things as they looked upon to be in themselves Offences of the highest nature against the express Commands of God, against the honour of his Name, against the entire and incommunicable respect which is due from all Creatures both in Heaven and Earth to his Adorable Majesty and Greatness,
But the instances of their Scrupulosity, were founded in such things as they looked upon to be in themselves Offences of the highest nature against the express Commands of God, against the honour of his Name, against the entire and incommunicable respect which is due from all Creatures both in Heaven and Earth to his Adorable Majesty and Greatness,
and St. Paul did therefore comply with the Infirmity and with the mistakes of those Good Men, not barely to gratify a squeemish Fancy, which is out of love with things for no reason and without any end;
and Saint Paul did Therefore comply with the Infirmity and with the mistakes of those Good Men, not barely to gratify a squeemish Fancy, which is out of love with things for no reason and without any end;
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but lest by opposing Prejudices so deeply rooted in matters of so extraordinary a nature as these were, they might be tempted to an Apostacy from the Christian Faith, which did impose burthens upon them which their Consciences, not being yet sufficiently informed of the true extent of that liberty which Christ had purchas'd for them, could not possibly bear;
but lest by opposing Prejudices so deeply rooted in matters of so extraordinary a nature as these were, they might be tempted to an Apostasy from the Christian Faith, which did impose burdens upon them which their Consciences, not being yet sufficiently informed of the true extent of that liberty which christ had purchased for them, could not possibly bear;
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and he despensed with them in some cases out of meer necessity, that his Brother, for whom Christ dyed, might not be destroyed, by Relapsing to Judaism on the one hand, or Idolatry on the other:
and he dispensed with them in Some cases out of mere necessity, that his Brother, for whom christ died, might not be destroyed, by Relapsing to Judaism on the one hand, or Idolatry on the other:
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And this latter case of Idolatry was therefore the more tenderly to be regarded, because the Authour to the Hebrews speaking of this very business, tells us, c. 6. v. 4, 5, 6. It is impossible for those who were once enlightned,
And this latter case of Idolatry was Therefore the more tenderly to be regarded, Because the Author to the Hebrews speaking of this very business, tells us, c. 6. v. 4, 5, 6. It is impossible for those who were once enlightened,
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I do not say that he, that is our Brother, shall pray for it; that is, there is great danger that his Prayers will never be heard in behalf of such a person;
I do not say that he, that is our Brother, shall pray for it; that is, there is great danger that his Prayers will never be herd in behalf of such a person;
And this is likewise very suitable to the practice of the Church in the Primitive times, who upon any such Relapse to Idolatry, were not used to receive the Apostate,
And this is likewise very suitable to the practice of the Church in the Primitive times, who upon any such Relapse to Idolatry, were not used to receive the Apostate,
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though giving all imaginable demonstrations of Repentance, into the bosom of that Church, which he had forsaken, by Sacramental Absolution, sometimes at the very instant of Death, and sometimes not till then;
though giving all imaginable demonstrations of Repentance, into the bosom of that Church, which he had forsaken, by Sacramental Absolution, sometime At the very instant of Death, and sometime not till then;
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and since our Church her self hath openly and expresly declar'd, that she is no longer desirous to retain all or any of them than they shall be found expedient for Edification;
and since our Church her self hath openly and expressly declared, that she is no longer desirous to retain all or any of them than they shall be found expedient for Edification;
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And first, A Toleration as it is commonly understood, is a Liberty from the Government for every man to say and do as he pleases in Religious matters for Conscience sake;
And First, A Toleration as it is commonly understood, is a Liberty from the Government for every man to say and do as he Pleases in Religious matters for Conscience sake;
when by such an unbounded Toleration, the Kingdome was put into such a floating and uncertain Posture, that we had almost as many alterations in Government,
when by such an unbounded Toleration, the Kingdom was put into such a floating and uncertain Posture, that we had almost as many alterations in Government,
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were as much for Uniformity as other men, and urged the very same Arguments with great Judgment and Reason, against the Independency, which may now with irresistable Force be retorted upon themselves;
were as much for Uniformity as other men, and urged the very same Arguments with great Judgement and Reason, against the Independency, which may now with irresistible Force be retorted upon themselves;
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as the Most Reverend and Incomparably Learned, the Excellent Dean of Saint Pauls, a singular Ornament and strong Support of the English Church and State against their Enemies of both kinds, hath very Wisely, and like himself, Observed.
as the Most Reverend and Incomparably Learned, the Excellent Dean of Saint Paul's, a singular Ornament and strong Support of the English Church and State against their Enemies of both Kinds, hath very Wisely, and like himself, Observed.
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so the Debaucheries and the Obscenities of some of these Sects which I have named, under a pretence of I know not what Liberty, are so great and so horrid, that I should not have believed it,
so the Debaucheries and the Obscenities of Some of these Sects which I have nam, under a pretence of I know not what Liberty, Are so great and so horrid, that I should not have believed it,
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nor any unnatural Beastliness so detestable to humane Nature, not yet corrupted and depraved by vitious habits, which the Gnosticks, the Basilidians, and the Valentinians did not practise;
nor any unnatural Beastliness so detestable to humane Nature, not yet corrupted and depraved by vicious habits, which the Gnostics, the Basilidians, and the Valentinians did not practise;
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the instances of their execrable turpitude being so horrid and so filthy, that I remember when I first read them, which I did in the laborious Annals of the most learned Cardinal and Jesuite, Caesar Baronius, I could not believe he had quoted his Authours aright;
the instances of their execrable turpitude being so horrid and so filthy, that I Remember when I First read them, which I did in the laborious Annals of the most learned Cardinal and Jesuit, Caesar Baronius, I could not believe he had quoted his Authors aright;
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since humane Nature is alwaies the same, and being allow'd the same scope, will alwaies be guilty of the same or like Enormities, which, by the prevalence of bad example,
since humane Nature is always the same, and being allowed the same scope, will always be guilty of the same or like Enormities, which, by the prevalence of bad Exampl,
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and by the addition of impunity to temptation will alwaies increase, instead of taking up within a dutifull compass of Sobriety and Moderation, such an unbounded Liberty as this ought alwaies, by the utmost Severity of publick Justice, to be repress'd, and punished, and restrained.
and by the addition of impunity to temptation will always increase, instead of taking up within a dutiful compass of Sobriety and Moderation, such an unbounded Liberty as this ought always, by the utmost Severity of public justice, to be repressed, and punished, and restrained.
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Neither must we be so vain to pretend, because such Enormities are not now usually practised among those that pretend to an higher degree of Saintship than their Neighbours, that therefore they never will;
Neither must we be so vain to pretend, Because such Enormities Are not now usually practised among those that pretend to an higher degree of Saintship than their Neighbours, that Therefore they never will;
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for we must not take our measures from the present state of things, but we are to consider what would follow upon the Dissolution of the Government, to which these separate Congregations have a clear and a natural tendency in themselves,
for we must not take our measures from the present state of things, but we Are to Consider what would follow upon the Dissolution of the Government, to which these separate Congregations have a clear and a natural tendency in themselves,
and then we will suppose, if you please, that such Libertines as these, if upon such infinite Pretences they do not separate themselves, shall be expelled the respective Congregations to which they belong;
and then we will suppose, if you please, that such Libertines as these, if upon such infinite Pretences they do not separate themselves, shall be expelled the respective Congregations to which they belong;
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but there being no publick Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, who shall hinder them from associating into a Confederacy with one another? to which all that live as if there were no God,
but there being no public Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, who shall hinder them from associating into a Confederacy with one Another? to which all that live as if there were no God,
and besides, to proceed upon this presumption, without taking that course which is in its own nature the best fitted to prevent any such publick mischief, which can onely be done by a regular and orderly Discipline, is to lean so much upon humane probabilities and upon our selves, that it is an high provocation to Almighty God to withdraw his Grace, without which it is impossible for any of us to persevere in a constant and steady course of Vertue.
and beside, to proceed upon this presumption, without taking that course which is in its own nature the best fitted to prevent any such public mischief, which can only be done by a regular and orderly Discipline, is to lean so much upon humane probabilities and upon our selves, that it is an high provocation to Almighty God to withdraw his Grace, without which it is impossible for any of us to persevere in a constant and steady course of Virtue.
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but it is still to be considered that all these separate Congregations are Imperium in Imperio, there being in a manner so many several Societies as there are several and independent Congregations, without any foreign Appeal, or Judge in Ecclesiastical matters;
but it is still to be considered that all these separate Congregations Are Imperium in Imperial, there being in a manner so many several Societies as there Are several and independent Congregations, without any foreign Appeal, or Judge in Ecclesiastical matters;
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for at this rate it shall be at the Liberty of every private Pastour to preach what Doctrine he pleases, be it never so much to the disturbance of the Government of the publick,
for At this rate it shall be At the Liberty of every private Pastor to preach what Doctrine he Pleases, be it never so much to the disturbance of the Government of the public,
But if it be lawfull for the Government to assume to it self a Judgment of what Doctrines tend most to the Establishment of its peace and safety, it is much more lawfull for it to concern it self in matters of Discipline, which are not in themselves of so great moment,
But if it be lawful for the Government to assume to it self a Judgement of what Doctrines tend most to the Establishment of its peace and safety, it is much more lawful for it to concern it self in matters of Discipline, which Are not in themselves of so great moment,
If the Government where we live shall impose such things upon our Belief and Practice as are inconsistent with Salvation, contrary to the duties of natural and revealed Religion,
If the Government where we live shall impose such things upon our Belief and Practice as Are inconsistent with Salvation, contrary to the duties of natural and revealed Religion,
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and repugnant to such Propositions of Belief as are expresly revealed in the Scriptures of the New Testament; then all we have to doe is, to suffer patiently,
and repugnant to such Propositions of Belief as Are expressly revealed in the Scriptures of the New Testament; then all we have to do is, to suffer patiently,
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unless we can alledge reasonably what I shall by and by insist upon, that there is Superstition or Idolatry involved in our obedience, this is not Persecution but Punishment, we suffer either like Fools or Madmen,
unless we can allege reasonably what I shall by and by insist upon, that there is Superstition or Idolatry involved in our Obedience, this is not Persecution but Punishment, we suffer either like Fools or Madmen,
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The First is, The Ambition, or Necessity, or Discontent of some bad men who know very well what Advantages may be made for the promotion of any ill Designs by a Separation;
The First is, The Ambition, or Necessity, or Discontent of Some bad men who know very well what Advantages may be made for the promotion of any ill Designs by a Separation;
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because the Dissenters have built it upon their own ground, by endeavouring to let in the Trojan Horse of Fanaticism through the Breaches of the Church, by very specious,
Because the Dissenters have built it upon their own ground, by endeavouring to let in the Trojan Horse of Fanaticism through the Breaches of the Church, by very specious,
by a pretended tenderness of dis-uniting Protestants, and yet at the same time uncharitably representing the best Defenders of the Reformation under the odious and invidious Characters of Papists or Popishly affected; by questioning the Jurisdiction of the Bishops in temporal causes, that by that means they may weaken their Ecclesiastical Power, by striking at the King through the sides of his loyal and well-affected Clergy;
by a pretended tenderness of disuniting Protestants, and yet At the same time uncharitably representing the best Defenders of the Reformation under the odious and invidious Characters of Papists or Popishly affected; by questioning the Jurisdiction of the Bishops in temporal Causes, that by that means they may weaken their Ecclesiastical Power, by striking At the King through the sides of his loyal and Well-affected Clergy;
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and out of a passionate Concern for the Honour and Safety of the King and Church, they doe abundantly more mischief than either the Dissenters themselves,
and out of a passionate Concern for the Honour and Safety of the King and Church, they do abundantly more mischief than either the Dissenters themselves,
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Secondly, a second Cause, though indeed in the order of causality it may well enough deserve the first place, of the Continuance of such an unnatural Separation among us, notwithstanding there is so little or rather nothing at all to be said in justification of so prejudicial and so unwarrantable a Practice, is the Necessity or Revenge of those who at the happy revolution of his Majesty's return,
Secondly, a second Cause, though indeed in the order of causality it may well enough deserve the First place, of the Continuance of such an unnatural Separation among us, notwithstanding there is so little or rather nothing At all to be said in justification of so prejudicial and so unwarrantable a Practice, is the Necessity or Revenge of those who At the happy revolution of his Majesty's return,
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like the rising of the Sun, with healing in his wings to heal the Sores of three divided Kingdoms, being ejected in great numbers out of those Livings and Benefices of which they were then possessed, being unable to digg, unless it were in the Vineyard,
like the rising of the Sun, with healing in his wings to heal the Sores of three divided Kingdoms, being ejected in great numbers out of those Livings and Benefices of which they were then possessed, being unable to dig, unless it were in the Vineyard,
being tainted with the Leaven of the good old Cause; being soundly seasoned with Democratical and Demagogical Principles of which it is very hard for a thorough Commonwealth's man, especially when he is no Philosopher, to rid himself;
being tainted with the Leaven of the good old Cause; being soundly seasoned with Democratical and Demagogical Principles of which it is very hard for a thorough Commonwealth's man, especially when he is no Philosopher, to rid himself;
being in some small hopes, as drowning men are when they catch at a Reed, of reaping a new Harvest out of the Church-lands and out of the Spoils of the Crown;
being in Some small hope's, as drowning men Are when they catch At a Reed, of reaping a new Harvest out of the Church lands and out of the Spoils of the Crown;
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being encouraged and abetted by men of like Principles and Practices and Circumstances with themselves, by good old Officers that had been in Commission, by Proprietours that had lost those Tenements and Hereditaments that never were their own, by inconsiderate Women that are naturally fond of Saintship and Persecution, by Men that were Bigots to a Party,
being encouraged and abetted by men of like Principles and Practices and circumstances with themselves, by good old Officers that had been in Commission, by Proprietors that had lost those Tenements and Hereditaments that never were their own, by inconsiderate Women that Are naturally found of Saintship and Persecution, by Men that were Bigots to a Party,
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as, notwithstanding the Severity of those wholesome Laws, whose edge was rebated by the fatal Clemency of a too Gracious Prince, towards men that ought not to be trusted,
as, notwithstanding the Severity of those wholesome Laws, whose edge was rebated by the fatal Clemency of a too Gracious Prince, towards men that ought not to be trusted,
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and cannot be obliged, to own and justifie a Separation, which is now grown to that excessive height, that the Contention is no longer about Liberty, but Dominion;
and cannot be obliged, to own and justify a Separation, which is now grown to that excessive height, that the Contention is no longer about Liberty, but Dominion;
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they break the Laws openly, without regard to Justice or to Shame, and to propagate a Succession of Law-breakers like themselves, they have ordained an Under-wood of Non-conforming Shrubs, who will in time grow up to be Cedars of Rebellion,
they break the Laws openly, without regard to justice or to Shame, and to propagate a Succession of Law-breakers like themselves, they have ordained an Underwood of Nonconforming Shrubs, who will in time grow up to be Cedars of Rebellion,
So that it is now with the Dissenters as it was with the Israelites in Jeroboam 's time, they have their separate Assemblies and their distinct Altars, their Priests, not of the Levitical or Aaronical Tribe, much less of the more perfect Melchisedecian Order,
So that it is now with the Dissenters as it was with the Israelites in Jeroboam is time, they have their separate Assemblies and their distinct Altars, their Priests, not of the Levitical or Aaronical Tribe, much less of the more perfect Melchisedecian Order,
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or Affectation, or Newfangleness which in all Ages usually possesses the ordinary sort of People, by which they are alwaies apt to quarrel an find fault with the present Establishment, let it be never so wholesome;
or Affectation, or Newfangleness which in all Ages usually Possesses the ordinary sort of People, by which they Are always apt to quarrel an find fault with the present Establishment, let it be never so wholesome;
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and that this is but to perpetuate quarrels by the nicety of some and the design of others, from one generation to another without any measure, moderation or end, to the inexpressible and unconceivable disturbance of the World;
and that this is but to perpetuate quarrels by the nicety of Some and the Design of Others, from one generation to Another without any measure, moderation or end, to the inexpressible and unconceivable disturbance of the World;
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but that men that have little or no Learning of their own, and yet are unassisted by those extraordinary helps of Utterance and Supernatural Illumination with which the Apostolical times were furnished;
but that men that have little or no Learning of their own, and yet Are unassisted by those extraordinary helps of Utterance and Supernatural Illumination with which the Apostolical times were furnished;
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that these of all others should be thought the fittest to Instruct the People, and to have the care and conduct of such precious things as are the Souls of men committed to their Charge;
that these of all Others should be Thought the Fittest to Instruct the People, and to have the care and conduct of such precious things as Are the Souls of men committed to their Charge;
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that these should be thought worthy to be the instruments of our Confusion, who have neither the wit nor the honesty to make us Happy, who design us no Good,
that these should be Thought worthy to be the Instruments of our Confusion, who have neither the wit nor the honesty to make us Happy, who Design us no Good,
Now if it can be proved that the allowance of separate and independent Congregations, without any Jurisdiction in Ecclesiastical affairs, Foreign to themselves, is such an unlimitted Toleration in it self,
Now if it can be proved that the allowance of separate and independent Congregations, without any Jurisdiction in Ecclesiastical affairs, Foreign to themselves, is such an unlimited Toleration in it self,
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and consequently, that a Toleration of them cannot be allowed by the Chief Magistrate, or by the Legislative Power, without a Dissolution of the Government,
and consequently, that a Toleration of them cannot be allowed by the Chief Magistrate, or by the Legislative Power, without a Dissolution of the Government,
What if an Holder-forth in a Separate Assembly, shall teach his Auditours that they owe no subjection to any Earthly Prince, that Rebellion is expresly dispensed with in the Charter of the Saints;
What if an Holder-forth in a Separate Assembly, shall teach his Auditors that they owe no subjection to any Earthly Prince, that Rebellion is expressly dispensed with in the Charter of the Saints;
but that Perjury it self, in such as are sanctifi'd and made Partakers of that new Birth by which so many Monsters are brought into the World, may be not only Lawfull,
but that Perjury it self, in such as Are sanctified and made Partakers of that new Birth by which so many Monsters Are brought into the World, may be not only Lawful,
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Shall the Government in this Case, Shall Civil or Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction be allow'd to Interpose, by punishing such Profligate and such Insolent Wretches,
Shall the Government in this Case, Shall Civil or Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction be allowed to Interpose, by punishing such Profligate and such Insolent Wretches,
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and by forbidding under severe Penalties the venting of any such Doctrines for the future, which tend so manifestly to withdraw his Majesty's leige People from their Obedience,
and by forbidding under severe Penalties the venting of any such Doctrines for the future, which tend so manifestly to withdraw his Majesty's liege People from their obedience,
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and if it be, then if the regulalation of Discipline be found by experience to be as necessary to the publique Well-fare, to the peace of the Kingdome,
and if it be, then if the regulalation of Discipline be found by experience to be as necessary to the public Welfare, to the peace of the Kingdom,
Reason tells us, and so does Experience too, for they cannot well be separated in this case, that men are naturally subject to seek excuses first to palliate,
Reason tells us, and so does Experience too, for they cannot well be separated in this case, that men Are naturally Subject to seek excuses First to palliate,
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and the Ambitious would be thought a man of a lofty and heroique mind; but nothing is so great a plea for Libertinism and Licentiousness of all sorts whatsoever,
and the Ambitious would be Thought a man of a lofty and heroic mind; but nothing is so great a plea for Libertinism and Licentiousness of all sorts whatsoever,
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but it is not my business at present to upbraid any with their sinfull practices, so they do not own the Principles from whence those practices proceed.
but it is not my business At present to upbraid any with their sinful practices, so they do not own the Principles from whence those practices proceed.
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and promiscuous coitions a part of their Religion? or, of the Family of Love, that doe the same? or, of the Sweet singers, that drink Ale and puff Tobacco to excess in their very religious Assemblies? or, of the Reformers of this last Age, that thought they did God good service by robbing his Church and persecuting his Servants to death,
and promiscuous coitions a part of their Religion? or, of the Family of Love, that do the same? or, of the Sweet singers, that drink Ale and puff Tobacco to excess in their very religious Assemblies? or, of the Reformers of this last Age, that Thought they did God good service by robbing his Church and persecuting his Servants to death,
and banishment, and confiscation of goods? or, of the received Maxim of those blessed times, Dominium fundatur in gratia, that is, The longest Sword has the best Title? or, of the Fifth monarchists of England? of the incredible Impudence and Villanie of the religious Incendiaries in Scotland? of the Zealots among the Jews, the exact Patterns of the Zealots of our daies, of whom Josephus relates such prodigious Stories? of Theudas or Theodosius and his Followers,
and banishment, and confiscation of goods? or, of the received Maxim of those blessed times, Dominium fundatur in Gratia, that is, The longest Sword has the best Title? or, of the Fifth monarchists of England? of the incredible Impudence and Villainy of the religious Incendiaries in Scotland? of the Zealots among the jews, the exact Patterns of the Zealots of our days, of whom Josephus relates such prodigious Stories? of Theudas or Theodosius and his Followers,
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and of Judas of Galilee or Judas Gaulonites and his Accomplices, in the Acts of the Apostles? all which, under several religious Pretences, have in time past,
and of Judas of Galilee or Judas Gaulonites and his Accomplices, in the Acts of the Apostles? all which, under several religious Pretences, have in time past,
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or doe at present endeavour to set up for themselves, and shake off the Yoak of obedience to their lawfull Superiours, to their leige Lords and rightfull Masters.
or do At present endeavour to Set up for themselves, and shake off the Yoke of Obedience to their lawful Superiors, to their liege lords and rightful Masters.
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Did not the Levellers preach Community of goods, according to the primitive example, (though the reason of that practice be now utterly ceas'd) and to reduce the natural state of things,
Did not the Levellers preach Community of goods, according to the primitive Exampl, (though the reason of that practice be now utterly ceased) and to reduce the natural state of things,
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when all things lay in common, before either Industry or Arts began? and what is this but a more religious method of Picking of Pockets and Breaking open Houses and Robbing upon the High-way? What was it but a new Invention of those pilfering Saints, to give Thieves and Robbers,
when all things lay in Common, before either Industry or Arts began? and what is this but a more religious method of Picking of Pockets and Breaking open Houses and Robbing upon the Highway? What was it but a new Invention of those pilfering Saints, to give Thieves and Robbers,
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Now if all these Mischiefs and Inconveniences are owing perfectly to separate Congregations, and to mens embodying themselves into particular Ecclesiastical Societies distinct from the publick Discipline and Rule;
Now if all these Mischiefs and Inconveniences Are owing perfectly to separate Congregations, and to men's embodying themselves into particular Ecclesiastical Societies distinct from the public Discipline and Rule;
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if such Opinions and Practices cannot better be promoted than by independent methods, nor otherwise or at least better be prevented than by an uniform and regular Discipline of the Church;
if such Opinions and Practices cannot better be promoted than by independent methods, nor otherwise or At least better be prevented than by an uniform and regular Discipline of the Church;
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and that all the Favourers and Abettors of such unlawfull Assemblies, are Promoters, Aiders, Comforters and Assisters of Rebellion and Disobedience both against God and Man.
and that all the Favourers and Abettors of such unlawful Assemblies, Are Promoters, Aiders, Comforters and Assisters of Rebellion and Disobedience both against God and Man.
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but they doe it onely out of a religious prejudice which they have conceived against the Establishment of the Church of England, and out of an opinion which they have of the greater Sanctity of their Teachers,
but they do it only out of a religious prejudice which they have conceived against the Establishment of the Church of England, and out of an opinion which they have of the greater Sanctity of their Teachers,
as what the natural tendencie of all Separation is, which, because by experience it is found to bring so great and so horrid inconveniences and mischiefs upon the World,
as what the natural tendency of all Separation is, which, Because by experience it is found to bring so great and so horrid inconveniences and mischiefs upon the World,
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He that commits a fault through want of consideration is not altogether so guilty as he that knowing it to be a fault, does yet notwithstanding commit it on set purpose;
He that commits a fault through want of consideration is not altogether so guilty as he that knowing it to be a fault, does yet notwithstanding commit it on Set purpose;
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because it was his duty to consider better, and still the more easie it is too for a man to inform himself: (and what is or can be more manifest than the Prejudice arising from mens embodying themselves into particular and independent Societies?) So much the greater is the guilt arising from the want of due heed and consideration,
Because it was his duty to Consider better, and still the more easy it is too for a man to inform himself: (and what is or can be more manifest than the Prejudice arising from men's embodying themselves into particular and independent Societies?) So much the greater is the guilt arising from the want of due heed and consideration,
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But secondly, It will be said, That a bare difference in the externals of Religion, in matters of meer Discipline and Ceremonie, will not produce those bad effects that are pretended;
But secondly, It will be said, That a bore difference in the externals of Religion, in matters of mere Discipline and Ceremony, will not produce those bad effects that Are pretended;
but, by Experience, which is the great Judge in this Controversie, to which we must apply our selves for the discovery of the truth, the contrary does but too manifestly appear.
but, by Experience, which is the great Judge in this Controversy, to which we must apply our selves for the discovery of the truth, the contrary does but too manifestly appear.
For what is it that has been the true source and fountain of all our publick Calamities, that has made so dreadfull and so terrible Convulsions both in Church and State,
For what is it that has been the true source and fountain of all our public Calamities, that has made so dreadful and so terrible Convulsions both in Church and State,
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but an over-heated zeal against Ceremonies and publick Order, which sort of zeal, if it be tolerated, the strength and beauty of the Church is lost, by every man's pursuing fancies of his own,
but an overheated zeal against Ceremonies and public Order, which sort of zeal, if it be tolerated, the strength and beauty of the Church is lost, by every Man's pursuing fancies of his own,
or siding with a new modell of a particular Party instead of joining in the regular and uniform Worship of the publick, which is at once an instance of our Obedience to the Divine and Humane Laws,
or siding with a new model of a particular Party instead of joining in the regular and uniform Worship of the public, which is At once an instance of our obedience to the Divine and Humane Laws,
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So that either way the inconvenience is in a manner equal, a Toleration has a manifest tendencie to the subversion of the Government both in Church and State,
So that either Way the inconvenience is in a manner equal, a Toleration has a manifest tendency to the subversion of the Government both in Church and State,
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and because it is natural for a distressed Cause to find a friendship and pity from the common People whether it be reasonable or no, Suffering being a very sensible and a very affecting thing when the Causes of those Sufferings are not so plain and obvious to every common understanding, especially when blinded by prejudice or concern for the persons of those that suffer;
and Because it is natural for a distressed Cause to find a friendship and pity from the Common People whither it be reasonable or no, Suffering being a very sensible and a very affecting thing when the Causes of those Sufferings Are not so plain and obvious to every Common understanding, especially when blinded by prejudice or concern for the Persons of those that suffer;
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but by the Cruelty of the Spanish Governours and Souldiery who pursued them, especially under the Government of the Duke D' Alva, with all the symptoms of the most mortal hatred, they were so far alienated in their affections from a Government that used them so ill, they had such a dread of those unheard of Cruelties and such a deserved aversation for that Religion that delights to propagate it self by Bloud, that, being assisted by the Hugonots from France, whose interest it was to stand by the Reformation,
but by the Cruelty of the Spanish Governors and Soldiery who pursued them, especially under the Government of the Duke D' Alva, with all the symptoms of the most Mortal hatred, they were so Far alienated in their affections from a Government that used them so ill, they had such a dread of those unheard of Cruelties and such a deserved aversation for that Religion that delights to propagate it self by Blood, that, being assisted by the Huguenots from France, whose Interest it was to stand by the Reformation,
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and by Supplies from England, which was glad at that time to find an opportunity to reduce the Spanish greatness to a juster ballance with the rest of the European Princes, they were at length perfectly severed from the body of the Spanish Empire,
and by Supplies from England, which was glad At that time to find an opportunity to reduce the Spanish greatness to a juster balance with the rest of the European Princes, they were At length perfectly severed from the body of the Spanish Empire,
so in the midst of its greatness, it alwaies carried in its bowells the undoubted symptoms and causes of its ruine, which it is to be feared, what with the Factions at home,
so in the midst of its greatness, it always carried in its bowels the undoubted symptoms and Causes of its ruin, which it is to be feared, what with the Factions At home,
and when they are inflicted for the Preservation of a sound and orthodox Religion, which I persuade my self most of the Dissenters will acknowledge that of the Church of England to be;
and when they Are inflicted for the Preservation of a found and orthodox Religion, which I persuade my self most of the Dissenters will acknowledge that of the Church of England to be;
when they are inflicted for the preservation of Unity and Friendship among men, when this is the onely Expedient by which an universal Friendship and Charity can be maintained, by which the Government can be rendred safe in it self and easie to those that are to obey, by which we can be rendred quiet and secure at home,
when they Are inflicted for the preservation of Unity and Friendship among men, when this is the only Expedient by which an universal Friendship and Charity can be maintained, by which the Government can be rendered safe in it self and easy to those that Are to obey, by which we can be rendered quiet and secure At home,
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or to transmit the Profession of the Gospel in its native purity and beauty down to our own Children and to their posterity through all generations as long as time shall endure,
or to transmit the Profession of the Gospel in its native purity and beauty down to our own Children and to their posterity through all generations as long as time shall endure,
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and shall be more dangerously exposed, when our strength by a Toleration is disunited and broken in pieces, to the incursions of Idolatry, Superstition, Infidelity, Debauchery, Prophaneness,
and shall be more dangerously exposed, when our strength by a Toleration is disunited and broken in Pieces, to the incursions of Idolatry, Superstition, Infidelity, Debauchery, Profaneness,
and if it shall so happen, through the evil disposition of men, that a Prosecution of the Laws, which is the onely possible expedient of Peace and Safety, shall yet notwithstanding produce the same mischiefs and disorders which a Toleration would have done,
and if it shall so happen, through the evil disposition of men, that a Prosecution of the Laws, which is the only possible expedient of Peace and Safety, shall yet notwithstanding produce the same mischiefs and disorders which a Toleration would have done,
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The Contentions about matters of Discipline are therefore manifestly of the highest importance, because they occasion a Separation, which is the fruitfull mother of all those fatal mischiefs both to Church and Kingdom that have been mentioned already,
The Contentions about matters of Discipline Are Therefore manifestly of the highest importance, Because they occasion a Separation, which is the fruitful mother of all those fatal mischiefs both to Church and Kingdom that have been mentioned already,
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I would very willingly know of our Dissenters what they think themselves, upon supposition that the whole Nation were divided and parcell'd out into separate and independent Congregations, which is that which an unlimited Toleration would produce,
I would very willingly know of our Dissenters what they think themselves, upon supposition that the Whole nation were divided and parceled out into separate and independent Congregations, which is that which an unlimited Toleration would produce,
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whether or no its strength wou'd be so firm and so compacted as it is now? To say it would, is to say that a divided interest can be as strong as that whose parts are never so well compacted and knit to one another;
whither or not its strength would be so firm and so compacted as it is now? To say it would, is to say that a divided Interest can be as strong as that whose parts Are never so well compacted and knit to one Another;
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to maintain the lawfulness of such separate Congregations, notwithstanding those many and dismal inconveniences to which they are exposed, is to affirm, that it is lawfull to endeavour the subversion of the Government, which in this case will never be able to maintain it self without a standing Army, no more than in the times of usurpation;
to maintain the lawfulness of such separate Congregations, notwithstanding those many and dismal inconveniences to which they Are exposed, is to affirm, that it is lawful to endeavour the subversion of the Government, which in this case will never be able to maintain it self without a standing Army, no more than in the times of usurpation;
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that instead of desending the Laws, they shall not at some time or other subvert them, instead of making the Prince happy and his People secure, they shall not make both miserable, obnoxious and dependent;
that instead of descending the Laws, they shall not At Some time or other subvert them, instead of making the Prince happy and his People secure, they shall not make both miserable, obnoxious and dependent;
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instead of agreeing together for the maintenance of the common peace and safety, they shall not fall out among themselves, partaking of the epidemical giddiness of the People whom they pretend to serve,
instead of agreeing together for the maintenance of the Common peace and safety, they shall not fallen out among themselves, partaking of the epidemical giddiness of the People whom they pretend to serve,
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I demand farther, whether they can or do suppose, though God be thanked we are not yet brought to the utmost perfection of Tumult and Disorder, that the separating of so many particular Congregations is not a weakning of the Government,
I demand farther, whither they can or do suppose, though God be thanked we Are not yet brought to the utmost perfection of Tumult and Disorder, that the separating of so many particular Congregations is not a weakening of the Government,
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as well as the dividing the whole Nation into such independent Assemblies would be a subvertion of it? Certainly this depends in its proportion upon the same reason with the other, and therefore cannot be deny'd;
as well as the dividing the Whole nation into such independent Assemblies would be a Subversion of it? Certainly this depends in its proportion upon the same reason with the other, and Therefore cannot be denied;
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as men are pleased to call them, have made us, from a Nation that was used to be the Umpire and the Arbiter of Europe, to become so inconsiderable as we are abroad,
as men Are pleased to call them, have made us, from a nation that was used to be the Umpire and the Arbiter of Europe, to become so inconsiderable as we Are abroad,
while by an universal, but deserved cry against so detestable a Superstition, we are heaping coals of fire upon our own heads against the day of wrath and persecution if ever it prevail among us,
while by an universal, but deserved cry against so detestable a Superstition, we Are heaping coals of fire upon our own Heads against the day of wrath and persecution if ever it prevail among us,
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it appears likewise that separate and independent Congregations are therefore unlawfull, because where there is no common jurisdiction there can be no common rule of discipline and order:
it appears likewise that separate and independent Congregations Are Therefore unlawful, Because where there is no Common jurisdiction there can be no Common Rule of discipline and order:
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lastly it appears that humane impositions are lawfull, because this Uniformity, which is so necessary to the quiet of the World and to the making Christianity usefull to so good an end cannot possibly be obtained without them.
lastly it appears that humane impositions Are lawful, Because this Uniformity, which is so necessary to the quiet of the World and to the making Christianity useful to so good an end cannot possibly be obtained without them.
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and does create an alienation of affection in the parties separating from one another, and therefore since a quarrel is much more easily fomented than begun;
and does create an alienation of affection in the parties separating from one Another, and Therefore since a quarrel is much more Easily fomented than begun;
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especially if we consider farther, what is not perhaps so usually regarded, or at least not mentioned among the reasons which prove a Separation unlawfull;
especially if we Consider farther, what is not perhaps so usually regarded, or At least not mentioned among the Reasons which prove a Separation unlawful;
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and are almost to all intents and purposes as many distinct Societies as there are parties or factions in that unhappy Church whose misfortune it is to be so miserably divided:
and Are almost to all intents and Purposes as many distinct Societies as there Are parties or factions in that unhappy Church whose misfortune it is to be so miserably divided:
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or to that of his Countrey, by presenting him with a dismal Scene of a Church divided and mangled into several disagreeing bodies, separated in all respects from one another,
or to that of his Country, by presenting him with a dismal Scene of a Church divided and mangled into several disagreeing bodies, separated in all respects from one Another,
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and when they at the same time persecute the Government and all that favour it with calumny and detraction, which is a very grievous sort of persecution) will certainly doe whenever it shall lie in their power.
and when they At the same time persecute the Government and all that favour it with calumny and detraction, which is a very grievous sort of persecution) will Certainly do whenever it shall lie in their power.
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They having not onely given us a sufficient spice of their temper in the late times, to teach us not to trust them any more or any farther than needs must;
They having not only given us a sufficient spice of their temper in the late times, to teach us not to trust them any more or any farther than needs must;
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and it is but too evident, by their words and actions in that critical juncture, that if they had gained their point, which was the subversion of the present establishment disguised under specious pretences of uniting Protestants, who cannot be united by any thing but a publick Form and Ritual of Divine Service;
and it is but too evident, by their words and actions in that critical juncture, that if they had gained their point, which was the subversion of the present establishment disguised under specious pretences of uniting Protestants, who cannot be united by any thing but a public From and Ritual of Divine Service;
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So that an universal Toleration of all parties and opinions being manifestly proved to be naturally unlawfull, to be attended with infinite inconvenience and mischief both to the publick and particular persons, of which the body politick it self is made up,
So that an universal Toleration of all parties and opinions being manifestly proved to be naturally unlawful, to be attended with infinite inconvenience and mischief both to the public and particular Persons, of which the body politic it self is made up,
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as the whole is but an aggregate of several parts considered as one, and summed up together, there remains now nothing farther to be considered under the topick of concession,
as the Whole is but an aggregate of several parts considered as one, and summed up together, there remains now nothing farther to be considered under the topic of concession,
For the first of these, it is granted by such as shall desire it, that an imposition in the general is lawfull, otherwise it would be ridiculous to talk of substituting other Ceremonies in the stead of those that are abolish'd,
For the First of these, it is granted by such as shall desire it, that an imposition in the general is lawful, otherwise it would be ridiculous to talk of substituting other Ceremonies in the stead of those that Are abolished,
neither is it possible to make any other construction of it, but that it proceeds out of a design to give an endless disturbance to the publick peace, notwithstanding it pretends to establish and secure it.
neither is it possible to make any other construction of it, but that it proceeds out of a Design to give an endless disturbance to the public peace, notwithstanding it pretends to establish and secure it.
it makes the very worship of God it self precarious and uncertain, and exposes it at every turn to the design of Knaves, the destructive zeal of Madmen and Enthusiasts, the libertinism of Epicures and voluptuary persons, to the scorn of Atheists,
it makes the very worship of God it self precarious and uncertain, and exposes it At every turn to the Design of Knaves, the destructive zeal of Madmen and Enthusiasts, the libertinism of Epicureans and voluptuary Persons, to the scorn of Atheists,
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but we do not affirm this of any of our Ceremonies, and our Church hath expresly declared that she intends nothing by them but onely peace, and decency, and edification;
but we do not affirm this of any of our Ceremonies, and our Church hath expressly declared that she intends nothing by them but only peace, and decency, and edification;
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and for the use of the Cross in Baptism, which is the great thing scrupled under this head of Superstition, she does expresly declare that it doth not at all belong to the Essence of it, that the Baptism is compleat without and before it, that it is onely a declarative rite of the persons being listed under Christ's Banner, of our being dedicated to his service, who for our sakes underwent so painfull and so ignominious a death, of our not being ashamed of that Cross which the Son of God himself underwent,
and for the use of the Cross in Baptism, which is the great thing scrupled under this head of Superstition, she does expressly declare that it does not At all belong to the Essence of it, that the Baptism is complete without and before it, that it is only a declarative rite of the Persons being listed under Christ's Banner, of our being dedicated to his service, who for our sakes underwent so painful and so ignominious a death, of our not being ashamed of that Cross which the Son of God himself underwent,
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So that here there are but two things to be considered, either this Rite is unlawfull because it hath been superstitiously abused by those in the Romish Communion,
So that Here there Are but two things to be considered, either this Rite is unlawful Because it hath been superstitiously abused by those in the Romish Communion,
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and then upon the same account kneeling at our Prayers will be unlawfull, because the Papists kneel to the host, which yet, I presume, none of the Dissenters will be so hardy to say;
and then upon the same account kneeling At our Prayers will be unlawful, Because the Papists kneel to the host, which yet, I presume, none of the Dissenters will be so hardy to say;
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or else, secondly, it will be said, as some of them do, that it is therefore unlawfull because it is a Ceremony of a symbolical or significative nature, which is very strange,
or Else, secondly, it will be said, as Some of them doe, that it is Therefore unlawful Because it is a Ceremony of a symbolical or significative nature, which is very strange,
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It is very fit and consequently a duty, that the Clergy should go attired in black rather than in colours, that they should wear long robes rather than short,
It is very fit and consequently a duty, that the Clergy should go attired in black rather than in colours, that they should wear long robes rather than short,
and rather short hair than long, because it will always be, that the latter of these will in the minds of all men create a sense of levity, a disposition to contempt,
and rather short hair than long, Because it will always be, that the latter of these will in the minds of all men create a sense of levity, a disposition to contempt,
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an opinion of luxury and esseminate softness, whereas the former in the common interpretation of Mankind will always have a grave and a majestick appearance, they will reflect authority, credit,
an opinion of luxury and effeminate softness, whereas the former in the Common Interpretation of Mankind will always have a grave and a majestic appearance, they will reflect Authority, credit,
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and if the person be unlike what he appears, his habit which was designed among other things for a mark of distinction, will be the greater and the more deserved reproach to him.
and if the person be unlike what he appears, his habit which was designed among other things for a mark of distinction, will be the greater and the more deserved reproach to him.
though Gowns and Cassocks they have nothing to doe with, and therefore they do still remain in a state of superstition and uncleanness, onely for that reason because they are longer, that is, more grave, more becoming, more authoritative,
though Gowns and Cassocks they have nothing to do with, and Therefore they do still remain in a state of Superstition and uncleanness, only for that reason Because they Are longer, that is, more grave, more becoming, more authoritative,
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The Surplice, a thing so much decryed and talked against by some, what is it to the Layety? or how come they so deeply to scruple it in others, who are not obliged to wear it themselves? if they scruple it for no reason but onely because they are not, that is, they will not be satisfied, a man can as little tell where such an unaccountable scrupulosity will end,
The Surplice, a thing so much decried and talked against by Some, what is it to the Laity? or how come they so deeply to scruple it in Others, who Are not obliged to wear it themselves? if they scruple it for no reason but only Because they Are not, that is, they will not be satisfied, a man can as little tell where such an unaccountable scrupulosity will end,
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as from whence it begins or upon what reason it is founded, when it is confessed to be founded upon no reason at all, besides that it is intolerable, that they that talk so much of liberty themselves, should not leave us at our liberty to act as our Oaths and as the Laws oblige us,
as from whence it begins or upon what reason it is founded, when it is confessed to be founded upon no reason At all, beside that it is intolerable, that they that talk so much of liberty themselves, should not leave us At our liberty to act as our Oaths and as the Laws oblige us,
if there be any reason why it is scrupled it is onely because it is a symbolical thing which hath been already answered, besides that it stands perfectly upon the same bottom with their own putting on clean cloaths and change of raiment on a Sunday, which that that day of the week is chose above all the rest to doe it in, it must be confessed to be done upon a religious account and a symbolical reason, out of respect to that day,
if there be any reason why it is scrupled it is only Because it is a symbolical thing which hath been already answered, beside that it Stands perfectly upon the same bottom with their own putting on clean clothes and change of raiment on a Sunday, which that that day of the Week is chosen above all the rest to do it in, it must be confessed to be done upon a religious account and a symbolical reason, out of respect to that day,
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For the Communion Tables being railed in, and separated in that manner which it is from the rest of the Church, it is declared in the Canons of 1640. Article 7. that it is onely to avoid that irreverence and profanation, which would otherwise bring a contempt upon all holy things,
For the Communion Tables being railed in, and separated in that manner which it is from the rest of the Church, it is declared in the Canonas of 1640. Article 7. that it is only to avoid that irreverence and profanation, which would otherwise bring a contempt upon all holy things,
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and have been esteemed so in all Ages and Nations, whereas sitting, or leaning, or lying along do betoken a comparative carelesness and disregard of God and of his worship,
and have been esteemed so in all Ages and nations, whereas sitting, or leaning, or lying along do betoken a comparative carelessness and disregard of God and of his worship,
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as on the contrary, a devout and submissive gesture and deportment of our selves at the times and ••aces of religious worship is of real benefit and advantage to our selves,
as on the contrary, a devout and submissive gesture and deportment of our selves At the times and ••aces of religious worship is of real benefit and advantage to our selves,
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for as to the bowing towards the Altar or Communion-Table placed at the East end of the Church, it is left to every man's liberty by the Canons of 1640. to behave himself in that matter as he pleases,
for as to the bowing towards the Altar or Communion table placed At the East end of the Church, it is left to every Man's liberty by the Canonas of 1640. to behave himself in that matter as he Pleases,
for it is not pretended that we bow to any carved Image, or to the likeness of any living Creature whether in Heaven or Earth, which was the thing expresly forbidden by the second Commandment, that we worship the Railes or the Table it self,
for it is not pretended that we bow to any carved Image, or to the likeness of any living Creature whither in Heaven or Earth, which was the thing expressly forbidden by the second Commandment, that we worship the Rails or the Table it self,
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or at any time the consecrated Elements upon it, which is likewise included in the meaning of that Commandment, all which our Church does expresly declare against, in as plain Language as words are capable of speaking:
or At any time the consecrated Elements upon it, which is likewise included in the meaning of that Commandment, all which our Church does expressly declare against, in as plain Language as words Are capable of speaking:
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And in the second place it is to be considered, that the Israelites long before Christianity was thought of, did always worship toward Jerusalem, that is, towards a certain quarter of the Heavens without any the least suspicion of Idolatry,
And in the second place it is to be considered, that the Israelites long before Christianity was Thought of, did always worship towards Jerusalem, that is, towards a certain quarter of the Heavens without any the least suspicion of Idolatry,
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and that for ought appears, onely by humane institution lastly, I hope it will not be denied that God is in all times and places a very true and proper object of adoration,
and that for ought appears, only by humane Institution lastly, I hope it will not be denied that God is in all times and places a very true and proper Object of adoration,
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and that there is no quarter of the Heavens, besides the symbolical reasons upon which this practice depends, towards which we may not worship him without Idolatry.
and that there is no quarter of the Heavens, beside the symbolical Reasons upon which this practice depends, towards which we may not worship him without Idolatry.
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As for our kneeling at the Sacrament our Church hath sufficiently declared her self in this point, that she intends no worship but to God onely, to God the Father, who sent his onely begotten Son into the World to die for our sins;
As for our kneeling At the Sacrament our Church hath sufficiently declared her self in this point, that she intends no worship but to God only, to God the Father, who sent his only begotten Son into the World to die for our Sins;
Because the Papists worship their Breaden God, shall it therefore be unlawfull for us to kneel at our Prayers, to behave our selves humbly in the presence of the true and onely God, to acknowledge our offences,
Because the Papists worship their Breaden God, shall it Therefore be unlawful for us to kneel At our Prayers, to behave our selves humbly in the presence of the true and only God, to acknowledge our offences,
and repent us of our sins, and give thanks to God for his mercy, to pray that the Body and Bloud of our Lord Jesus Christ may preserve our Body and Soul to everlasting life,
and Repent us of our Sins, and give thanks to God for his mercy, to pray that the Body and Blood of our Lord jesus christ may preserve our Body and Soul to everlasting life,
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But it would be infinite to say all that might be said upon so copious a subject, in which I have all the way so plainly concurring with me, the voice of reason, of experience,
But it would be infinite to say all that might be said upon so copious a Subject, in which I have all the Way so plainly concurring with me, the voice of reason, of experience,
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