A sermon preached at the consecration of two archbishops and ten bishops, in the Cathedral Church of S. Patrick in Dublin, January 27, 1660 by Jeremie Taylor ...
Luke 12. 42. And the Lord said, who then is that faithful and wise Steward, whom his Lord shall make Ruler over his houshold, to give them their portion of meat in due season.
Luke 12. 42. And the Lord said, who then is that faithful and wise Steward, whom his Lord shall make Ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season.
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NONLATINALPHABET THese words are not properly a question though they seem so, and the particle NONLATINALPHABET is not interogative, but hypothetical; and extends who to whosoever ;
THese words Are not properly a question though they seem so, and the particle is not interogative, but hypothetical; and extends who to whosoever;
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2. But that which is expressed, is the Office it self, in a double capacity. 1. In the dignity of it, It is a Rule and a Government [ whom the Lord shall make Ruler over his houshold.
2. But that which is expressed, is the Office it self, in a double capacity. 1. In the dignity of it, It is a Rule and a Government [ whom the Lord shall make Ruler over his household.
and to keep them within their appointed walks, and within their folds: NONLATINALPHABET: that's the work, to give them a measure and proportion of nourishment : NONLATINALPHABET so St. Matthew calls it: meat in the season ;
and to keep them within their appointed walks, and within their folds:: that's the work, to give them a measure and proportion of nourishment: so Saint Matthew calls it: meat in the season;
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for they were our Fathers in Christ: They begat Sons and Daughters unto God: and where a spiritual paternity is evident, we need look no further for spiritual Government,
for they were our Father's in christ: They begat Sons and Daughters unto God: and where a spiritual paternity is evident, we need look no further for spiritual Government,
and if it was necessary that the Apostles should have a rod and a staff at first, it would be more necessary afterwards when the Family was more numerous,
and if it was necessary that the Apostles should have a rod and a staff At First, it would be more necessary afterwards when the Family was more numerous,
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And Christ having promis'd his spirit to abide with his Church for ever, and made his Apostles the channels, the Ministers and conveyances of it, that it might descend as the inheritance and eternal portion of the Family;
And christ having promised his Spirit to abide with his Church for ever, and made his Apostles the channels, the Ministers and conveyances of it, that it might descend as the inheritance and Eternal portion of the Family;
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it cannot be imagined that when the first Ministers were gone, thereshould not others rise up in the same places, some like to the first, in the same Office and Ministery of the spirit.
it cannot be imagined that when the First Ministers were gone, thereshould not Others rise up in the same places, Some like to the First, in the same Office and Ministry of the Spirit.
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he commands, that they should be observed till the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ : and therefore these authorities and charges are given to him and to his Successors;
he commands, that they should be observed till the coming of our Lord Iesus christ: and Therefore these authorities and charges Are given to him and to his Successors;
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that although all the superior Clergy had not onely one, but divers common appellatives; all being called NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, even the Apostolate it self being called a Deaconship ;
that although all the superior Clergy had not only one, but diverse Common appellatives; all being called, and, even the Apostolate it self being called a Deaconship;
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yet it is evident that before the common appellations were fixt into names of propriety, they were as evidently distinguished in their offices and powers,
yet it is evident that before the Common appellations were fixed into names of propriety, they were as evidently distinguished in their Offices and Powers,
against a Presbyter receive not an accusation but before two or three witnesses : there is the measure and the warranty of the Audientia Episcopalis, the Bps. Audience Court:
against a Presbyter receive not an accusation but before two or three Witnesses: there is the measure and the warranty of the Audientia Episcopal, the Bps. Audience Court:
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and when the accused were found guilty he gives in charge to proceed to censures: NONLATINALPHABET, & NONLATINALPHABET; You must rebuke them sharply; and you must silence them;
and when the accused were found guilty he gives in charge to proceed to censures:, &; You must rebuke them sharply; and you must silence them;
If therefore this Government in which there is so much disparity in the very nature and exercise and first original of it, must abide for ever; then so must that disparity:
If Therefore this Government in which there is so much disparity in the very nature and exercise and First original of it, must abide for ever; then so must that disparity:
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for ever there must be the Governing and the Governed, the Superior and the Subordinate, the Ordainer and the Ordained, the confirmer and the confirmed.
for ever there must be the Governing and the Governed, the Superior and the Subordinate, the Ordainer and the Ordained, the confirmer and the confirmed.
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now who these minores Apostoli are, the successors of the Apostles in that office Apostolical and supreme regiment of Souls, we are sufficiently taught in Holy Scriptures;
now who these minores Apostles Are, the Successors of the Apostles in that office Apostolical and supreme regiment of Souls, we Are sufficiently taught in Holy Scriptures;
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but by claiming a succession to the LXXII: and then consider the difference, compare the Tables, and all the world will see the advantages of argument we have: for since the LXXII. had nothing but a mission on a temporary errand, and more then that we hear nothing of them in Scripture;
but by claiming a succession to the LXXII: and then Consider the difference, compare the Tables, and all the world will see the advantages of argument we have: for since the LXXII. had nothing but a mission on a temporary errand, and more then that we hear nothing of them in Scripture;
but upon the Apostles Christ powred all the Ecclesiastical power, and made them the ordinary Ministers of that Spirit which was to abide with the Church for ever;
but upon the Apostles christ poured all the Ecclesiastical power, and made them the ordinary Ministers of that Spirit which was to abide with the Church for ever;
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the Divine institution of Bishops, that is, of Successors to the Apostles, is much more clear then that Christ appointed Presbyters, or Successors of the LXXII: and yet if from hence they do not derive it, they can never prove their order to be of Divine institution at all, much less to be so alone.
the Divine Institution of Bishops, that is, of Successors to the Apostles, is much more clear then that christ appointed Presbyters, or Successors of the LXXII: and yet if from hence they do not derive it, they can never prove their order to be of Divine Institution At all, much less to be so alone.
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that is, such which Christ made by his word immediately, or by his Spirit extraordinarily: and even into this number and title, Matthias, and St. Paul, and Barnabas were accounted.
that is, such which christ made by his word immediately, or by his Spirit extraordinarily: and even into this number and title, Matthias, and Saint Paul, and Barnabas were accounted.
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the sence and full meaning of which argument is a perfect commentary upon that famous prophecy of the Church, [ In stead of thy Fathers thou shalt have childen whom thou mayest make Princes in all Lands, ] [ that is, ] not onely the twelve Apostles our Fathers in Christ, who first begat us, were to rule Christs Family,
the sense and full meaning of which argument is a perfect commentary upon that famous prophecy of the Church, [ In stead of thy Father's thou shalt have children whom thou Mayest make Princes in all Lands, ] [ that is, ] not only the twelve Apostles our Father's in christ, who First begat us, were to Rule Christ Family,
but when they were gone, their Children & Successors should arise in their stead, Et nati natorum, & quinascentur ab illis, their direct Successors to all generations shall be principes populi, that is, Rulers and Governours of the whole Catholick Church.
but when they were gone, their Children & Successors should arise in their stead, Et Nati natorum, & quinascentur ab illis, their Direct Successors to all generations shall be Princes People, that is, Rulers and Governors of the Whole Catholic Church.
De prole enim Ecclesiae crevit eidem paternitas, id est, Episcopi quos illa genuit, & patres appellat, & constituit in sedibus Patrum ; saith St. Austin ;
De prole enim Ecclesiae Crevit Eidem paternitas, id est, Bishops quos illa genuit, & patres appellate, & Constituted in sedibus Patrum; Says Saint Austin;
After these plain and evident testimonies of Scripture, it will not be amiss to say, that this great affair relying not onely upon the words of institution, but on matter of fact;
After these plain and evident testimonies of Scripture, it will not be amiss to say, that this great affair relying not only upon the words of Institution, but on matter of fact;
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Thus St. Polycarp was by the Apostles made Bp. of Smyrna; St. Clement Bp. of Rome by St. Peter, and divers others by the Apostles, saith Tertullian, saying also that the Asian Bps. were consectated by St. Iohn ;
Thus Saint Polycarp was by the Apostles made Bishop of Smyrna; Saint Clement Bishop of Room by Saint Peter, and diverse Others by the Apostles, Says Tertullian, saying also that the Asian Bps. were consectated by Saint John;
and to be short, that Bps. are the Successours of the Apostles in the Stevvardship and Rule of the Church, is expresly taught by St. Cyprian, and St. Hieron, St. Ambrose, and St. Austin, by Euthymius, and Pasianus, by St. Gregory, and St. Iohn Damascen, by Clarus à Muscula, and St. Sixtus, by Anacletus, and St. Isidore ;
and to be short, that Bps. Are the Successors of the Apostles in the Stewardship and Rule of the Church, is expressly taught by Saint Cyprian, and Saint Hieron, Saint Ambrose, and Saint Austin, by Euthymius, and Pasianus, by Saint Gregory, and Saint John Damascene, by Clear à Muscula, and Saint Sixtus, by Anacletus, and Saint Isidore;
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and the NONLATINALPHABET, or succession of Bps. from the Apostles hands in all the Churches Apostolical was as certainly known as in our Chronicles we find the succession of our English Kings,
and the, or succession of Bps. from the Apostles hands in all the Churches Apostolical was as Certainly known as in our Chronicles we find the succession of our English Kings,
The conclusion from these premises I give you in the words of St. Cyprian, Cogitent Diaconi quòd Apostolos, id est, Episcopos Dominus ipse elegerit. Let the Ministers know that, Apostles, that is, the Bps. were chosen by our blessed Lord himself;
The conclusion from these premises I give you in the words of Saint Cyprian, Cogitent Deacons quòd Apostles, id est, Episcopos Dominus ipse elegerit. Let the Ministers know that, Apostles, that is, the Bps. were chosen by our blessed Lord himself;
But when Constantine receiv'd the Church into his armes, he found it universally governed by Bps. and therefore no wise or good man professing to be a Christian, that is, to believe the holy Catholick Church, can be content to quit the Apostolical Government; (that by which the whole Family of God was fed,
But when Constantine received the Church into his arms, he found it universally governed by Bps. and Therefore no wise or good man professing to be a Christian, that is, to believe the holy Catholic Church, can be content to quit the Apostolical Government; (that by which the Whole Family of God was fed,
and taught and rul'd,) and beget to himself new Fathers and new Apostles, who by wanting Succession from the Apostles of our Lord, have no Ecclesiastical and Derivative communion with the fountains of our Saviour.
and taught and ruled,) and beget to himself new Father's and new Apostles, who by wanting Succession from the Apostles of our Lord, have no Ecclesiastical and Derivative communion with the fountains of our Saviour.
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and if these evidences be not sufficient to convince modest and sober persons in this qestion, We shall find our faith to fail in many other articles, of which we yet are very confident.
and if these evidences be not sufficient to convince modest and Sobrium Persons in this question, We shall find our faith to fail in many other Articles, of which we yet Are very confident.
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and therefore the denying of Articles thus proved, is a way (I do not say) to bring in all Sects and Heresies, (that's but little,) but a plain path and inlet to Atheism and Irreligion:
and Therefore the denying of Articles thus proved, is a Way (I do not say) to bring in all Sects and Heresies, (that's but little,) but a plain path and inlet to Atheism and Irreligion:
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and sum up this enquirie with the words of the Councel of Chalcedon, which is one of the four Generals, by our Laws made the measures of judging Heresies.
and sum up this enquiry with the words of the Council of Chalcedon, which is one of the four Generals, by our Laws made the measures of judging Heresies.
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it is a dishonouring them whom God would honour, and a robbing them of those spiritual eminencies with which the spirit of God does anoint the consecrated heads of Bishops.
it is a Dishonoring them whom God would honour, and a robbing them of those spiritual Eminences with which the Spirit of God does anoint the consecrated Heads of Bishops.
and the Popes of Rome by communicating to Abbots, and other mere Priests special graces to exercise some essential Offices of Episcopacie, hath made this sacred order to be cheap, and apt to be invaded. But then adde this;
and the Popes of Room by communicating to Abbots, and other mere Priests special graces to exercise Some essential Offices of Episcopacy, hath made this sacred order to be cheap, and apt to be invaded. But then add this;
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If Simon Magus was in so damnable a condition for offering to buy the guifts and powers of the Apostolical order, what shall we think of them that snatch them away,
If Simon Magus was in so damnable a condition for offering to buy the Gifts and Powers of the Apostolical order, what shall we think of them that snatch them away,
it was received into all Churches, consigned in the Records of the Holy Scriptures, preached by the universal voice of all the Christian World, delivered by notorious and uninterrupted practise,
it was received into all Churches, consigned in the Records of the Holy Scriptures, preached by the universal voice of all the Christian World, Delivered by notorious and uninterrupted practice,
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which though Christ onely intimated in this place, yet he plainly enough manifested in others: The Apostles and their Successors the Bishops, are the men intrusted with this great charge:
which though christ only intimated in this place, yet he plainly enough manifested in Others: The Apostles and their Successors the Bishops, Are the men Entrusted with this great charge:
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The name signifies an Office of the Ruler indefinitely, but the word was chosen, and by the Church appropriated to those whom it now signifies, both because the word it self is a monition of duty,
The name signifies an Office of the Ruler indefinitely, but the word was chosen, and by the Church appropriated to those whom it now signifies, both Because the word it self is a monition of duty,
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The word is in the prophecy of the Church, [ I will give to thee Princes in peace, NONLATINALPHABET and Bishops in righteousness, ] upon which place St. Hierom says, Principes Ecclesiae vocat futuros Episcopos :
The word is in the prophecy of the Church, [ I will give to thee Princes in peace, and Bishops in righteousness, ] upon which place Saint Hieronymus Says, Princes Ecclesiae vocat futuros Episcopos:
Thus •oel is called NONLATINALPHABET, the Bishop over the Pr•ests, and the son of Bani, NONLATINALPHABET, the Bishop and Visitor over the Levites, and we find at the purging of the Land from idolatry, the High-Priest plac'd NONLATINALPHABET, Bishops over the House of God.
Thus •oel is called, the Bishop over the Pr•ests, and the son of Bani,, the Bishop and Visitor over the Levites, and we find At the purging of the Land from idolatry, the High-Priest placed, Bishops over the House of God.
Now this word the Church retain'd, choosing the same Name to her superiour Ministers, because of the likeness of the Ecclesiastical Government between the Old and New-Testament.
Now this word the Church retained, choosing the same Name to her superior Ministers, Because of the likeness of the Ecclesiastical Government between the Old and New testament.
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Baptism was a rite among the Jews, and the Lords-Supper was but the post-coenium of the Hebrews chang'd into a mystery, from a type to a more real exhibition;
Baptism was a rite among the jews, and the Lord's supper was but the Post-coenium of the Hebrews changed into a mystery, from a type to a more real exhibition;
this appellation is made honourable by being taken by our Blessed Lord himself. For he is called in Scripture, the great Shepheard and Bishop of our Souls.
this appellation is made honourable by being taken by our Blessed Lord himself. For he is called in Scripture, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls.
For the Bishops Office is all that duty which can be signified by those excellent words of St. Cyprian; He is a Bishop or Overseer of the Brotherhood, the Ruler of the people, the Shepheard of the Flock, the Governour of the Church, the Minister of Christ, and the Priest of God.
For the Bishops Office is all that duty which can be signified by those excellent words of Saint Cyprian; He is a Bishop or Overseer of the Brotherhood, the Ruler of the people, the Shepherd of the Flock, the Governor of the Church, the Minister of christ, and the Priest of God.
Stars and Angels, Fathers of our Faith, Embassadors of God, Dispensors of the Mysteries of God, the Apostles of the Churches, and the Glory of Christ :
Stars and Angels, Father's of our Faith, ambassadors of God, dispensers of the Mysteres of God, the Apostles of the Churches, and the Glory of christ:
so the event of it is very formidable if vve take not great care. For this Stevvardship is NONLATINALPHABET, a Principality and a Ministery. So it vvas in Christ:
so the event of it is very formidable if we take not great care. For this Stewardship is, a Principality and a Ministry. So it was in christ:
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and the interlineary translation by Exactores. Bishops are onely Gods Ministers and tribute gatherers, requiring and over seeing them that they do their duty;
and the interlineary Translation by Exactors. Bishops Are only God's Ministers and tribute gatherers, requiring and over seeing them that they do their duty;
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and therefore here the case is so, and the burden so great, and the dignity so allayed, that the envious man hath no reason to be troubled that his brother hath so great a load;
and Therefore Here the case is so, and the burden so great, and the dignity so allayed, that the envious man hath no reason to be troubled that his brother hath so great a load;
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but it is a Rule, NONLATINALPHABET, so St. Luke, as of him that ministers; NONLATINALPHABET, so St. Mark: as of him that is Servant of all : NONLATINALPHABET, so St. Iohn ;
but it is a Rule,, so Saint Lycia, as of him that Ministers;, so Saint Mark: as of him that is Servant of all:, so Saint John;
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or if you please, take it in the words of our Blessed Lord himself, that [ He that will be chief among you let him be your Minister, ] meaning that if under Christs Kingdom you desire rule, possibly you may have it;
or if you please, take it in the words of our Blessed Lord himself, that [ He that will be chief among you let him be your Minister, ] meaning that if under Christ Kingdom you desire Rule, possibly you may have it;
and a buisy imployment, a careful life, and a necessity of making severe accounts. But all this is nothing but the general measures, I cannot be useful or understood, unless I be more particular.
and a busy employment, a careful life, and a necessity of making severe accounts. But all this is nothing but the general measures, I cannot be useful or understood, unless I be more particular.
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The particulars we shall best enumerate by recounting those great conjugations of worthy offices and actions by which Christian Bishops have blessed and built up Christendom,
The particulars we shall best enumerate by recounting those great conjugations of worthy Offices and actions by which Christian Bishops have blessed and built up Christendom,
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for because we must be followers of them, as they were of Christ, the recounting what they did worthily in their generations, will not onely demonstrate how useful,
for Because we must be followers of them, as they were of christ, the recounting what they did worthily in their generations, will not only demonstrate how useful,
how profitable, how necessary Episcopacy is to the Christian Church, but it will at the same time teach us our duty, by what services we are to benefit the Church, in what works we are to be imployed,
how profitable, how necessary Episcopacy is to the Christian Church, but it will At the same time teach us our duty, by what services we Are to benefit the Church, in what works we Are to be employed,
and Planters of Churches, but because the Apostolical men, whom the Apostles used in planting and disseminating Religion, were by all Antiquity affirm'd to have been Diocesan Bishops;
and Planters of Churches, but Because the Apostolical men, whom the Apostles used in planting and disseminating Religion, were by all Antiquity affirmed to have been Diocesan Bishops;
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insomuch that as St. Epiphanius witnesses there were at the first disseminations of the faith of Christ, many Churches who had in them no other Clergy,
insomuch that as Saint Epiphanius Witnesses there were At the First disseminations of the faith of christ, many Churches who had in them no other Clergy,
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such were Timothy and Titus, Clemens and Linus, Marcus and Dyonisius, Onesimus and Cains, Epaphroditas and St. Iames our Lords Brother, Evodius and Simeon :
such were Timothy and Titus, Clemens and Linus, Marcus and Dionysius, Onesimus and Cains, Epaphroditas and Saint James our lords Brother, Evodius and Simeon:
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If Bishops were those upon whose Ministery Christ founded and built his Church, let us consider what great wisdom is required of them that seem to be Pillars:
If Bishops were those upon whose Ministry christ founded and built his Church, let us Consider what great Wisdom is required of them that seem to be Pillars:
understanding not the secrets of Religion, the mysteries of Godliness, the perfections of the Evangelical Law, all the advantages and disadvantages in the Spiritual life.
understanding not the secrets of Religion, the Mysteres of Godliness, the perfections of the Evangelical Law, all the advantages and disadvantages in the Spiritual life.
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A Bishop must be exercis'd in Godliness, a man of great experience in the secret conduct of Souls, not satisfyed with an ordinary skill in makeing homilies to the people,
A Bishop must be exercised in Godliness, a man of great experience in the secret conduct of Souls, not satisfied with an ordinary skill in making homilies to the people,
and that must needs be a supream order from whence ordination it self proceeds. For it is evident and notorious that in Scripture there is no record of ordination,
and that must needs be a supreme order from whence ordination it self proceeds. For it is evident and notorious that in Scripture there is no record of ordination,
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though in very many places he spake otherwise, yet even then also, and in that heat, he excepted ordination, acknowledging that to be the Bps. peculiar.
though in very many places he spoke otherwise, yet even then also, and in that heat, he excepted ordination, acknowledging that to be the Bps. peculiar.
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If Sacraments depend upon Bishops, then let us take care that we convey to the people holy and pure materials, sanctifyed with a holy ministery, and ministred by holy persons.
If Sacraments depend upon Bishops, then let us take care that we convey to the people holy and pure materials, sanctified with a holy Ministry, and ministered by holy Persons.
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and not [ also ] by his life and holiness, and therefore St. Cyprian affirms, that none but holy and upright men are to be chosen, who offering their Sacrifices worthily to God may be heard in their prayers for the Lords people : but for others;
and not [ also ] by his life and holiness, and Therefore Saint Cyprian affirms, that none but holy and upright men Are to be chosen, who offering their Sacrifices worthily to God may be herd in their Prayers for the lords people: but for Others;
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For the Episcopal Order is appointed by God to be the great Ministers of Christs Priesthood, that is, to stand between Christ and the people in the entercourse of prayer and blessing.
For the Episcopal Order is appointed by God to be the great Ministers of Christ Priesthood, that is, to stand between christ and the people in the intercourse of prayer and blessing.
How shall he reconcile the penitents, who is himself at enmity with God? How shall the Holy Spirit of God descend upon the Symbols at his prayer who does perpetually grieve him,
How shall he reconcile the penitents, who is himself At enmity with God? How shall the Holy Spirit of God descend upon the Symbols At his prayer who does perpetually grieve him,
and quench his holy fires, and drive him quite away? How shall he that hath not tasted of the spirit by contemplation, stir up others to earnest desires of Celestial things? Or what good shall the people receive,
and quench his holy fires, and drive him quite away? How shall he that hath not tasted of the Spirit by contemplation, stir up Others to earnest Desires of Celestial things? Or what good shall the people receive,
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when the Bp. lays upon their head a covetous or a cruel, an unjust or an impure hand? But therefore that I may use the words of St. Hierom. Cum ab Episcopo gratia in populum transfundatur,
when the Bishop lays upon their head a covetous or a cruel, an unjust or an impure hand? But Therefore that I may use the words of Saint Hieronymus Cum ab Bishop Gratia in Populum transfundatur,
& mundi totius & Ecclesiae totius condimentum sit Episcopus &c. since it is intended that from the Bp. grace should be diffus'd amongst all the people, there is not in the world a greater indecency then a holy office ministred by an unholy person,
& mundi totius & Ecclesiae totius condimentum sit Episcopus etc. since it is intended that from the Bishop grace should be diffused among all the people, there is not in the world a greater indecency then a holy office ministered by an unholy person,
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and no greater injury to the people, then that of the blessings which God sends to them by the Ministeries Evangelical they should be cheated and defrauded by a wicked Steward.
and no greater injury to the people, then that of the blessings which God sends to them by the Ministeries Evangelical they should be cheated and defrauded by a wicked Steward.
And therefore it was an exellent prayer which to this very purpose was by the son of Sirach made in behalf of the High Priests the sons of Aaron [ God give you wisdom in your heart to judge his people in righteousness, that their good things be not abolished,
And Therefore it was an excellent prayer which to this very purpose was by the son of Sirach made in behalf of the High Priests the Sons of Aaron [ God give you Wisdom in your heart to judge his people in righteousness, that their good things be not abolished,
as is evident in the universal doctrine and practise of the primitive Church. NONLATINALPHABET. It is the 40th. Canon of the Apostles, Let the Presbyters and Deacons do nothing without leave of the Bishop. But that case is known.
as is evident in the universal Doctrine and practice of the primitive Church.. It is the 40th. Canon of the Apostles, Let the Presbyters and Deacons do nothing without leave of the Bishop. But that case is known.
minister the Sacraments with great diligence, and righteous measures, and abundant charity, alwayes having in mind those passionate words of Christ to St. Peter ;
minister the Sacraments with great diligence, and righteous measures, and abundant charity, always having in mind those passionate words of christ to Saint Peter;
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and the springs, perpetual emanation of waters to the channels. Fathers teach and feed their children, and Disciples receive wise instruction from their Masters:
and the springs, perpetual emanation of waters to the channels. Father's teach and feed their children, and Disciples receive wise instruction from their Masters:
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by inviting their wills, by convincing their understandings, by the beauty of fair example, the efficacy and holiness and the demonstrations of the spirit.
by inviting their wills, by convincing their understandings, by the beauty of fair Exampl, the efficacy and holiness and the demonstrations of the Spirit.
and those Prelates who teach good life, whose Sermons are the measures of Christ, and whose life is a coppy of their Sermons; these must be followed; and surely these will:
and those Prelates who teach good life, whose Sermons Are the measures of christ, and whose life is a copy of their Sermons; these must be followed; and surely these will:
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he that hath the staff of the beauty of holiness, the ornament of fair example, he hath also the staff of bands, atque in funiculis Adam trahet eos, in vinculis charitatis ;
he that hath the staff of the beauty of holiness, the ornament of fair Exampl, he hath also the staff of bans, atque in funiculis Adam trahet eos, in vinculis charitatis;
that the Christian Faith was for 300 years together bravely defended by the sufferings, the prisons and the flames, the life and the death of Bishops, as the principal Combatants.
that the Christian Faith was for 300 Years together bravely defended by the sufferings, the prisons and the flames, the life and the death of Bishops, as the principal Combatants.
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I could adde, that the Reformation of Religion in England was principally by the Preachings and the disputings, the vvritings and the Martyrdom of Bishops.
I could add, that the Reformation of Religion in England was principally by the Preachings and the disputings, the writings and the Martyrdom of Bishops.
That England and Ireland were Governed by Bishops ever since they were Christian, and under their conduct have for so many ages enjoyed all the blessings of the Gospel.
That England and Ireland were Governed by Bishops ever since they were Christian, and under their conduct have for so many ages enjoyed all the blessings of the Gospel.
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I onely remark these because they describe unto us the Bishops imployment, which is, to be buisy in the service of Souls, to do good in all capacities, to serve every mans need, to promote all publick benefits, to cement Governments, to establish peace, to propagate the Kingdom of Christ, to do hurt to no man, to do good to every man;
I only remark these Because they describe unto us the Bishops employment, which is, to be busy in the service of Souls, to do good in all capacities, to serve every men need, to promote all public benefits, to cement Governments, to establish peace, to propagate the Kingdom of christ, to do hurt to no man, to do good to every man;
but the confidence and honour was onely chang'd, it was not taken away for the condemned criminal had leave to appeal to the Audientia Episcopalis, to the Bps Court.
but the confidence and honour was only changed, it was not taken away for the condemned criminal had leave to appeal to the Audientia Episcopal, to the Bps Court.
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so much justice and mercy, so many temporal and spiritual blessings consequent to the ministeries of that order, that as the Galatians to St. Paul, men have plucked out their eys to do them service, and to do them honour.
so much Justice and mercy, so many temporal and spiritual blessings consequent to the ministeries of that order, that as the Galatians to Saint Paul, men have plucked out their eyes to do them service, and to do them honour.
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and sit in publick meetings, and bring comfort to private Families, and rule in the hearts of men by a jus relationis, such as was between the Roman Emperors and the Senate;
and fit in public meetings, and bring Comfort to private Families, and Rule in the hearts of men by a jus relationis, such as was between the Roman Emperor's and the Senate;
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but also because no spiritual power is higher then the Episcopal, and therefore they were to be referred to the Divine judgment, which was likely to fall on them very heavily.
but also Because no spiritual power is higher then the Episcopal, and Therefore they were to be referred to the Divine judgement, which was likely to fallen on them very heavily.
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but the evil also shall fall upon their persons; like the punishment of quartering Traitors, NONLATINALPHABET, punnishment with the circumstances of detestation and exemplarity.
but the evil also shall fallen upon their Persons; like the punishment of quartering Traitors,, punishment with the Circumstances of detestation and exemplarity.
You have undertaken the work of St. Paul, and the office of St. Peter, and what think you upon this account will be required of us: St. Hierom expresses it thus.
You have undertaken the work of Saint Paul, and the office of Saint Peter, and what think you upon this account will be required of us: Saint Hieronymus Expresses it thus.
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but then this also means, that we should live Angelick lives, which the Church rarely well expresses by saying, that Episcopal dignity is the Ecclesiastick state of perfection,
but then this also means, that we should live Angelical lives, which the Church rarely well Expresses by saying, that Episcopal dignity is the Ecclesiastic state of perfection,
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my own eye, and my own belly, and my own appetite find me work enough; and therefore God help them who besides themselves are answerable for many others.
my own eye, and my own belly, and my own appetite find me work enough; and Therefore God help them who beside themselves Are answerable for many Others.
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and yet it may be there are 100000. Souls committed to the care and conduct of some one Shepheard, who yet will find his own Soul work enough for all his care and watchfulness.
and yet it may be there Are 100000. Souls committed to the care and conduct of Some one Shepherd, who yet will find his own Soul work enough for all his care and watchfulness.
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St. Bernard vvas by three rich Citties severally called to be their Bp: and by tvvo to be their Arch-Bp. and he refus'd them; St. Dominicus refus'd four successively;
Saint Bernard was by three rich Cities severally called to be their Bishop: and by tvvo to be their Arch-Bp. and he refused them; Saint Dominicus refused four successively;
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St. Thomas Aquinas refus'd the Archbishoprick of Naples, and Vincentius Ferrerius vvould not accept of Valentia, or Ilerda, and Bernardinus Senensis refus'd the Bishopricks of Sens, Vrbin and Ferrara. They had reason;
Saint Thomas Aquinas refused the Archbishopric of Naples, and Vincentius Ferrerius would not accept of Valentia, or Ilerda, and Bernardine Senensis refused the Bishoprics of Since, Vrbin and Ferrara. They had reason;
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because I suppose you have read it and considered it in St. Chrysostoms six books de sacerdotio, in the Apologetie of St. Greg. Naz. in the pastoral of St. Greg. of Rome, in St. Dionysius's 8th. epistle to Demophilus, in the Letters of Epiphanius to St. Hierom, in St. Austins Epistle to Bp. Valerius, in St. Bernards life of St. Malachy, in St. Hieroms 138th. Epistle to Fabiola ;
Because I suppose you have read it and considered it in Saint Chrysostom six books de Sacerdotal, in the Apologetic of Saint Greg. Nazareth in the pastoral of Saint Greg. of Rome, in Saint Dionysius's 8th. epistle to Demophilus, in the Letters of Epiphanius to Saint Hieronymus, in Saint Austins Epistle to Bishop Valerius, in Saint Bernards life of Saint Malachy, in Saint Hieroms 138th. Epistle to Fabiola;
Remember the quality of your charges. Civitas est, Vigilate ad custodiam & concordiam: sponsa est, studete amari: oves sunt, intendite pastui. The Church is a Spouse;
remember the quality of your charges. Civitas est, Vigilate ad custodiam & concordiam: Sponsa est, studete Amari: Owes sunt, Intendite pastui. The Church is a Spouse;
and drive not away the fly from your brothers forehead with a hatchet: give counsel frequently, and dispensations seldom, but never without necessity or great charity.
and drive not away the fly from your Brother's forehead with a hatchet: give counsel frequently, and dispensations seldom, but never without necessity or great charity.
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Let every place in your Diocess say, Invenerunt me vigiles, the Watch men have found me out, hassovevim. They that walk the City round, have sought me out and found me.
Let every place in your Diocese say, Invenerunt me Vigiles, the Watch men have found me out, hassovevim. They that walk the city round, have sought me out and found me.
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And yet I remember a severe saying of St. Gregory ; Scire debent Praelati, quod tot mortibus digni sunt, quot perditionis exempla ad subditos extenderunt.
And yet I Remember a severe saying of Saint Gregory; Scire debent Praelati, quod tot mortibus Worthy sunt, quot perditionis exempla ad Subject extenderunt.
And know this, that the time will quickly come, in which God shall say unto thee in the words of the Prophet, VVhere is the Flock that was given thee, thy beautiful Flock? what wilt thou say when he shall visit thee?
And know this, that the time will quickly come, in which God shall say unto thee in the words of the Prophet, Where is the Flock that was given thee, thy beautiful Flock? what wilt thou say when he shall visit thee?
as to convert Souls, and to be so blessed and so assisted, that we may give an account of our charges with joy, to the glory of God, to the edification and security of our Flocks,
as to convert Souls, and to be so blessed and so assisted, that we may give an account of our charges with joy, to the glory of God, to the edification and security of our Flocks,
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