The charge of schism renewed against the separatists in answer to the renewer of that pretended peaceable design, which is falsly call'd, An answer to Dr. Stillingfleet's late sermon.

S. T. (Samuel Thomas), 1627-1693
Publisher: Printed for Henry Brome
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1680
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A64556 ESTC ID: R23566 STC ID: T972
Subject Headings: Schism;
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0 Doctor Stillingfleet Justified. Doctor Stillingfleet Justified. n1 np1 vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 THere was lately put into my hand, a thing call'd an [ Answer to Dr. Stillingfleet's Sermon ] (on Phil. 3. 16.) [ by some Non-conformists ]: THere was lately put into my hand, a thing called an [ Answer to Dr. Stillingfleet's Sermon ] (on Philip 3. 16.) [ by Some nonconformists ]: pc-acp vbds av-j vvn p-acp po11 n1, dt n1 vvd dt [ vvb p-acp n1 npg1 n1 ] (p-acp np1 crd crd) [ p-acp d j ]: (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 The Sermon to which it pretends to be an Answer, was chiefly design'd to shew that the Non-conformists Meetings in Congregations forbidden by Law, are sinful Schismatical separations. The Sermon to which it pretends to be an Answer, was chiefly designed to show that the nonconformists Meetings in Congregations forbidden by Law, Are sinful Schismatical separations. dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1, vbds av-jn vvn pc-acp vvi cst dt j n2 p-acp n2 vvn p-acp n1, vbr j j n2. (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 The design of this (pretended) Answer, is to remove that Charge; which it endeavours to do by giving, 1. A modest account of the Non-conformists Meetings. The Design of this (pretended) Answer, is to remove that Charge; which it endeavours to do by giving, 1. A modest account of the nonconformists Meetings. dt n1 pp-f d (vvd) vvb, vbz pc-acp vvi cst vvb; q-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vdi p-acp vvg, crd dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2. (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 And, 2. Some taste of their Reasons for Nonconformity. And, 2. some taste of their Reasons for Nonconformity. cc, crd d n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1. (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 These are two of the three things which we are told ( p. 3.) were design'd in that Discourse. These Are two of the three things which we Are told (p. 3.) were designed in that Discourse. d vbr crd pp-f dt crd n2 r-crq pns12 vbr vvn (n1 crd) vbdr vvn p-acp d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 As to the first, The Pamphlet professes, that the Composers of it are in the number of those Non-conformists, who do not go from the Parish Church, in opposition to it, As to the First, The Pamphlet Professes, that the Composers of it Are in the number of those nonconformists, who do not go from the Parish Church, in opposition to it, c-acp p-acp dt ord, dt n1 vvz, cst dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j, q-crq vdb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
7 as if such Congregations were no Churches: For they expresly acknowledg, p. 4. That our Parish Churches are true Churches; as if such Congregations were no Churches: For they expressly acknowledge, p. 4. That our Parish Churches Are true Churches; c-acp cs d n2 vbdr dx n2: c-acp pns32 av-j vvi, n1 crd cst po12 n1 n2 vbr j n2; (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
8 and, That it is their duty to desire and endeavour the Ʋnion and Prosperity of those Churches. and, That it is their duty to desire and endeavour the Ʋnion and Prosperity of those Churches. cc, cst pn31 vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2. (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
9 And what (says this Author, p. 4.) would the Doctor, or any Conformist have of us more, And what (Says this Author, p. 4.) would the Doctor, or any Conformist have of us more, cc r-crq (vvz d n1, n1 crd) vmd dt n1, cc d n1 vhb pp-f pno12 n1, (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
10 unless it be also to joyn with them there in the participation of the Ordinances? unless it be also to join with them there in the participation of the Ordinances? cs pn31 vbb av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2? (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
11 As if the Doctor had not plainly enough told him and his Companions in Separation, that he would have them so true to endeavour after Peace and Union with the Parochial Churches, As if the Doctor had not plainly enough told him and his Sodales in Separation, that he would have them so true to endeavour After Peace and union with the Parochial Churches, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd xx av-j av-d vvd pno31 cc po31 n2 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vhi pno32 av j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n2, (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
12 as to agree together with them not only in the same profession of Faith, but in submitting to the same Laws of Government, and Rules of Divine Worship. as to agree together with them not only in the same profession of Faith, but in submitting to the same Laws of Government, and Rules of Divine Worship. c-acp pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32 xx av-j p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp vvg p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f j-jn n1. (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
13 This is that which the Doctor would have them do, and he would have none of them guilty of either a total, This is that which the Doctor would have them doe, and he would have none of them guilty of either a total, d vbz d r-crq dt n1 vmd vhi pno32 n1, cc pns31 vmd vhi pix pp-f pno32 j pp-f d dt j, (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
14 or a frequent forbearance of Communion with this Church, or any of its particular Branches in what themselves judg lawful, or a frequent forbearance of Communion with this Church, or any of its particular Branches in what themselves judge lawful, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, cc d pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp r-crq px32 vvb j, (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
15 nor of forming separate Congregations under other Teachers, and by other Rules than what the established Religion allows, p. 20. Whereas on the contrary, of late Years, the Non-conformists, says he, have fill'd the People with greater prejudices (than formerly) against our Communion, nor of forming separate Congregations under other Teachers, and by other Rules than what the established Religion allows, p. 20. Whereas on the contrary, of late years, the nonconformists, Says he, have filled the People with greater prejudices (than formerly) against our Communion, ccx pp-f vvg j n2 p-acp j-jn n2, cc p-acp j-jn n2 cs q-crq dt j-vvn n1 vvz, n1 crd cs p-acp dt n-jn, pp-f j n2, dt j, vvz pns31, vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp jc n2 (cs av-j) p-acp po12 n1, (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
16 and gather them into fixt and separate Congregations, which have proceeded to the choice of new Pastors upon the death of old ones; and gather them into fixed and separate Congregations, which have proceeded to the choice of new Pastors upon the death of old ones; cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvn cc j n2, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j ng1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j pi2; (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
17 and except some very few, scarce any either of their Preachers, or People in London, come ordinarily to the publick Congregation, ( p. 22.) Which, says the Doctor, we lament as a thing which unavoidably tends to our common Ruine, if not in time prevented; and except Some very few, scarce any either of their Preachers, or People in London, come ordinarily to the public Congregation, (p. 22.) Which, Says the Doctor, we lament as a thing which avoidable tends to our Common Ruin, if not in time prevented; cc c-acp d av d, av-j d d pp-f po32 n2, cc n1 p-acp np1, vvb av-j p-acp dt j n1, (n1 crd) r-crq, vvz dt n1, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 r-crq av-j vvz p-acp po12 j n1, cs xx p-acp n1 vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
18 for by this means the hearts of the People are alienated from each other, &c, 'Tis this obstinate and destructive course of Separation which the Doctor design'd his Sermon against: for by this means the hearts of the People Are alienated from each other, etc., It's this obstinate and destructive course of Separation which the Doctor designed his Sermon against: c-acp p-acp d n2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp d n-jn, av, pn31|vbz d j cc j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp: (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
19 In which he has made it his business to enervate the strength of those Pleas which are made use of by their best Writers, to justifie their Separation. In which he has made it his business to enervate the strength of those Pleasant which Are made use of by their best Writers, to justify their Separation. p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pn31 po31 n1 p-acp j dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr vvn n1 pp-f p-acp po32 js n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
20 To which this Pamphlet pretends to be an Answer: To which this Pamphlet pretends to be an Answer: p-acp r-crq d n1 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
21 And yet the Author of it has not thought fit to reply particularly to any one passage therein contain'd, And yet the Author of it has not Thought fit to reply particularly to any one passage therein contained, cc av dt n1 pp-f pn31 vhz xx vvn j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d crd n1 av vvn, (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
22 or to shew that what the Doctor has oppos'd to their Pleas, is either impertinent, or unsatisfactory. or to show that what the Doctor has opposed to their Pleasant, is either impertinent, or unsatisfactory. cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n2, vbz d j, cc j. (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
23 But instead of that he endeavours an Apology for those Schismatical Practices, by hinting, or holding forth, for I cannot say proving these Principles. But instead of that he endeavours an Apology for those Schismatical Practices, by hinting, or holding forth, for I cannot say proving these Principles. p-acp av pp-f cst pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp d j n2, p-acp vvg, cc vvg av, c-acp pns11 vmbx vvi vvg d n2. (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
24 1. That 'tis the duty of those who are set apart to the Office of the Ministry, (supposing them every way to be fit and call'd) to preach the Gospel by way of discharge of that Office. 1. That it's the duty of those who Are Set apart to the Office of the Ministry, (supposing them every Way to be fit and called) to preach the Gospel by Way of discharge of that Office. crd cst pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (vvg pno32 d n1 pc-acp vbi j cc vvn) pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
25 2. That when two Duties come together, so that we cannot perform the one but we must omit the other; 2. That when two Duties come together, so that we cannot perform the one but we must omit the other; crd cst c-crq crd n2 vvb av, av cst pns12 vmbx vvi dt pi cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn; (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
26 the greater Duty must take place of the less. the greater Duty must take place of the less. dt jc n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt av-dc. (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
27 3. That Hearing and Preaching being relata, which do mutually put and destroy one another, the Peoples meeting is authorized by their Preachers commission: 3. That Hearing and Preaching being relata, which do mutually put and destroy one Another, the Peoples meeting is authorized by their Preachers commission: crd cst vvg cc vvg n1 fw-la, r-crq vdb av-j vvi cc vvi pi j-jn, dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 n2 n1: (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
28 And unless those Preachers do set, and keep up Conventicles, the whole generation of the Nonconformist Ministers must be laid aside from the exercise of their Office. And unless those Preachers do Set, and keep up Conventicles, the Whole generation of the Nonconformist Ministers must be laid aside from the exercise of their Office. cc cs d n2 vdb vvi, cc vvb a-acp n2, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
29 4. The People are bound to meet and hear those Preachers, because they are convinced in their Consciences, that they do edifie more by hearing them, 4. The People Are bound to meet and hear those Preachers, Because they Are convinced in their Consciences, that they do edify more by hearing them, crd dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vdb vvi av-dc p-acp vvg pno32, (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
30 and so they also have the Plea of [ greater Duty. ] and so they also have the Plea of [ greater Duty. ] cc av pns32 av vhb dt n1 pp-f [ jc n1. ] (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
31 The first of these, he pretends to prove by the Apostles express Authority and Example, Who when they were threatned and commanded to speak no more in Christ's Name, have left us their Answer on record, We ought to obey God rather than man. The First of these, he pretends to prove by the Apostles express authority and Exampl, Who when they were threatened and commanded to speak no more in Christ's Name, have left us their Answer on record, We ought to obey God rather than man. dt ord pp-f d, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 vvb n1 cc n1, r-crq c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi dx dc p-acp npg1 n1, vhb vvn pno12 po32 n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 av-c cs n1. (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
32 Which reason is impertinent and insufficient. Which reason is impertinent and insufficient. r-crq n1 vbz j cc j. (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
33 Impertinent, 1. Because the Apostles there spoken of [ St. Peter, and St. John. ] had an extraordinary Commission, Impertinent, 1. Because the Apostles there spoken of [ Saint Peter, and Saint John. ] had an extraordinary Commission, j, crd p-acp dt n2 a-acp vvn pp-f [ n1 np1, cc n1 np1 ] vhn dt j n1, (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
34 and Command to preach the Gospel, which our Non-conformists have not; and Command to preach the Gospel, which our nonconformists have not; cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq po12 j vhb xx; (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
35 and therefore, supposing they were forbidden to preach it by men, that instance would not justifie the preaching it not withstanding that Prohibition: and Therefore, supposing they were forbidden to preach it by men, that instance would not justify the preaching it not withstanding that Prohibition: cc av, vvg pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n2, cst n1 vmd xx vvi dt vvg pn31 xx vvg d n1: (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
36 For they can produce no Command of God, which requires them to preach it, and therefore their not preaching it would be no disobedience to God's Command: For they can produce no Command of God, which requires them to preach it, and Therefore their not preaching it would be no disobedience to God's Command: c-acp pns32 vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc av po32 xx vvg pn31 vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
37 But, 2. 'Tis more impertinent upon another account, because neither are they forbidden by the Magistrate to preach the Gospel, But, 2. It's more impertinent upon Another account, Because neither Are they forbidden by the Magistrate to preach the Gospel, cc-acp, crd pn31|vbz dc j p-acp j-jn n1, c-acp av-dx vbr pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
38 but allow'd to do it to their own Families, and to five more, and therefore they may, but allowed to do it to their own Families, and to five more, and Therefore they may, cc-acp vvn pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp po32 d n2, cc p-acp crd dc, cc av pns32 vmb, (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
39 if they are lawfully set apart to the Office of the Ministry, exercise their preaching Talent. if they Are lawfully Set apart to the Office of the Ministry, exercise their preaching Talon. cs pns32 vbr av-j vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb po32 vvg n1. (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
40 This instance therefore being thus impertinent to their Case, 'tis insufficient to justifie their Practice. This instance Therefore being thus impertinent to their Case, it's insufficient to justify their Practice. d n1 av vbg av j p-acp po32 n1, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
41 As for his precedent of the three first Centuries, When, said he, the Gospel was never preach'd, As for his precedent of the three First Centuries, When, said he, the Gospel was never preached, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt crd ord n2, c-crq, vvd pns31, dt n1 vbds av-x vvn, (2) text (DIV1) 12 Image 2
42 but contrary to the will of the Magistrate: but contrary to the will of the Magistrate: cc-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 12 Image 2
43 I deny that that was well done, unless the Preachers could produce some Command of God for so doing. I deny that that was well done, unless the Preachers could produce Some Command of God for so doing. pns11 vvb cst d vbds av vdn, cs dt n2 vmd vvi d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av vdg. (2) text (DIV1) 12 Image 2
44 And therefore, for my part, I do very much approve that which this Writer calls, A slip of the Pen, in Dr. Tillotson's Sermon, That any pretence of Conscience warrants any man that is not extraordinarily Commissioned as the Apostles and first publishers of the Gospel were, And Therefore, for my part, I do very much approve that which this Writer calls, A slip of the Pen, in Dr. Tillotson's Sermon, That any pretence of Conscience warrants any man that is not extraordinarily Commissioned as the Apostles and First publishers of the Gospel were, cc av, p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vdb av av-d vvi cst r-crq d n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 npg1 n1, cst d n1 pp-f n1 vvz d n1 cst vbz xx av-j np1 p-acp dt n2 cc ord n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr, (2) text (DIV1) 13 Image 2
45 and cannot justifie that Commission by Miracles as they did, to affront the Establisht Religion of a Nation, (though it be false) and openly to draw men off from the profession of it, in contempt of the Magistrate and the Law. and cannot justify that Commission by Miracles as they did, to affront the Established Religion of a nation, (though it be false) and openly to draw men off from the profession of it, in contempt of the Magistrate and the Law. cc vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp n2 c-acp pns32 vdd, pc-acp vvi dt vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, (cs pn31 vbb j) cc av-j pc-acp vvi n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1. (2) text (DIV1) 13 Image 2
46 This is a very great and useful truth, and I was right glad to meet with it in a Sermon preached by that Eminent Person. This is a very great and useful truth, and I was right glad to meet with it in a Sermon preached by that Eminent Person. d vbz dt av j cc j n1, cc pns11 vbds av-jn j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp d j n1. (2) text (DIV1) 13 Image 2
47 And the Author of this Pamphlet hath said nothing to the purpose against it. He says, that Affirmative Precepts bind semper, but not ad semper: And the Author of this Pamphlet hath said nothing to the purpose against it. He Says, that Affirmative Precepts bind semper, but not ad semper: cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vhz vvn pix p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. pns31 vvz, cst j n2 vvb fw-la, cc-acp xx fw-la fw-la: (2) text (DIV1) 13 Image 2
48 Which we would fain have pass for a Reason, why Protestants do not use to preach under the Inquisition: Which we would fain have pass for a Reason, why Protestants do not use to preach under the Inquisition: r-crq pns12 vmd av-j vhi n1 p-acp dt n1, q-crq n2 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
49 And tells us, There's Prudence therefore to be used, and Preachers need not be cast where they will be certainly trampled on. And tells us, There's Prudence Therefore to be used, and Preachers need not be cast where they will be Certainly trampled on. cc vvz pno12, pc-acp|vbz n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn, cc n2 vvb xx vbi vvn c-crq pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn a-acp. (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
50 He means where they that cast them, will be certainly trampled on. He means where they that cast them, will be Certainly trampled on. pns31 vvz c-crq pns32 cst vvd pno32, vmb vbi av-j vvn a-acp. (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
51 And the truth is, if these Pearl-casters did foresee they should be Rent and Trampled on as they deserve, I doubt not but they would be brought (by degrees at least) to keep their precious Truths to themselves, And the truth is, if these Pearl-casters did foresee they should be Rend and Trampled on as they deserve, I doubt not but they would be brought (by Degrees At least) to keep their precious Truths to themselves, cc dt n1 vbz, cs d n2 vdd vvi pns32 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp c-acp pns32 vvb, pns11 vvb xx p-acp pns32 vmd vbi vvn (p-acp n2 p-acp ds) p-acp vvi po32 j n2 p-acp px32, (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
52 and would be more wary of Preaching in defiance of the Law that forbids them, and would be more wary of Preaching in defiance of the Law that forbids them, cc vmd vbi n1 j pp-f vvg p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pno32, (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
53 if they were sure that the penalty of the Law would be vigorously and constantly executed upon them: if they were sure that the penalty of the Law would be vigorously and constantly executed upon them: cs pns32 vbdr j cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp pno32: (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
54 And that they should get nothing by discharging their ( pretended) Duty, but the ( deserv'd) reward of Gaol. And that they should get nothing by discharging their (pretended) Duty, but the (deserved) reward of Gaol. cc cst pns32 vmd vvi pix p-acp vvg po32 (vvd) n1, p-acp dt (vvn) vvb pp-f n1. (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
55 But the truth is, there's Money in the case, and good store (usually) of the Wages of Unrighteousness heaped upon such Malefactors, the hope whereof tempts them to persist in the gain-saying of Corah; and therefore they haunt those places most, where most of this Mammon is to be met with: But the truth is, there's Money in the case, and good store (usually) of the Wages of Unrighteousness heaped upon such Malefactors, the hope whereof tempts them to persist in the gainsaying of Corah; and Therefore they haunt those places most, where most of this Mammon is to be met with: p-acp dt n1 vbz, pc-acp|vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, cc j n1 (av-j) pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d n2, dt n1 c-crq vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f np1; cc av pns32 vvb d n2 av-ds, c-crq ds pp-f d np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp: (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
56 Which puts me in mind of a Passage in Mounsieur Balzac's [ Prince ] p. 61. where reflecting on the Spaniards Voyages into the Indies: It's their avarice, says he, makes them cross the Seas, Which puts me in mind of a Passage in Mounsieur Balzac's [ Prince ] p. 61. where reflecting on the Spanish Voyages into the Indies: It's their avarice, Says he, makes them cross the Seas, r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp fw-fr npg1 [ n1 ] n1 crd n1 vvg p-acp dt np1 n2 p-acp dt np1: pn31|vbz po32 n1, vvz pns31, vvz pno32 vvi dt n2, (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
57 and run to the Worlds end; and run to the World's end; cc vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1; (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
58 they publish it is for the good of Souls, and the desire they have to save Infidels, that draws them thither; they publish it is for the good of Souls, and the desire they have to save Infidels, that draws them thither; pns32 vvb pn31 vbz p-acp dt j pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi n2, cst vvz pno32 av; (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
59 and yet 'tis very true, that the charity of these good Christians, carries them only to those Countries where the Sun warms the Earth into Gold, and is not at all employ'd toward the farthest part of the Earth where there are Souls enough to be Converted, and yet it's very true, that the charity of these good Christians, carries them only to those Countries where the Sun warms the Earth into Gold, and is not At all employed towards the farthest part of the Earth where there Are Souls enough to be Converted, cc av pn31|vbz av j, cst dt n1 pp-f d j np1, vvz pno32 av-j p-acp d n2 c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vbz xx p-acp d vvd p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbr n2 av-d pc-acp vbi vvn, (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
60 but where they can only get Frost and Snow. but where they can only get Frost and Snow. cc-acp c-crq pns32 vmb av-j vvi n1 cc n1. (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
61 And as for those few of the good Christians we are now discoursing of, that are less fond of Money because they have less need of it, having competent Estates of their own; And as for those few of the good Christians we Are now discoursing of, that Are less found of Money Because they have less need of it, having competent Estates of their own; cc c-acp p-acp d d pp-f dt j np1 pns12 vbr av vvg pp-f, cst vbr av-dc j pp-f n1 c-acp pns32 vhb dc n1 pp-f pn31, vhg j n2 pp-f po32 d; (2) text (DIV1) 15 Image 2
62 the maintaining and keeping up a party, and the cherishing and promoting of Schism and Sedition, does their hearts more good than Money, the maintaining and keeping up a party, and the cherishing and promoting of Schism and Sedition, does their hearts more good than Money, dt vvg cc vvg a-acp dt n1, cc dt n-vvg cc j-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1, vdz po32 n2 av-dc j cs n1, (2) text (DIV1) 15 Image 2
63 and is to them a very satisfactory recompence for the factions pains they take in their Conventicle-Preachments. and is to them a very satisfactory recompense for the factions pains they take in their Conventicle-Preachments. cc vbz p-acp pno32 dt av j n1 p-acp dt n2 n2 pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2. (2) text (DIV1) 15 Image 2
64 But as for those places where they see neither of these ends can be attain'd, these Fanatick Missionaries will never believe themselves call'd to exercise their Gifts in [ them ] though possibly they may want such edisying Preachers, as these Men pretend themselves to be, ten times more than London and other Places do, where they commonly reside. But as for those places where they see neither of these ends can be attained, these Fanatic Missionaries will never believe themselves called to exercise their Gifts in [ them ] though possibly they may want such edifying Preachers, as these Men pretend themselves to be, ten times more than London and other Places do, where they commonly reside. p-acp c-acp p-acp d n2 c-crq pns32 vvb dx pp-f d n2 vmb vbi vvd, d j-jn n2 vmb av-x vvi px32 vvn p-acp n1 po32 n2 p-acp [ pno32 ] cs av-j pns32 vmb vvi d vvg n2, p-acp d n2 vvb px32 pc-acp vbi, crd n2 av-dc cs np1 cc j-jn n2 vdb, c-crq pns32 av-j vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 16 Image 2
65 And so much for the first Principle, or Ground produc'd by this Author, of Non-conformists Preaching contrary to Law. And so much for the First Principle, or Ground produced by this Author, of nonconformists Preaching contrary to Law. cc av av-d c-acp dt ord n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp d n1, pp-f j vvg j-jn p-acp n1. (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
66 The second follows, which is this, that when two Duties come together, so that we cannot perform the one but we must omit the other; The second follows, which is this, that when two Duties come together, so that we cannot perform the one but we must omit the other; dt ord vvz, r-crq vbz d, cst c-crq crd n2 vvb av, av cst pns12 vmbx vvi dt pi cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn; (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
67 the greater Duty must take place of the less: the greater Duty must take place of the less: dt jc n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt av-dc: (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
68 Now the two Duties which he supposes, come together in the Non-conformists Case, are seeling Unity, and preaching the Gospel: Now the two Duties which he supposes, come together in the nonconformists Case, Are seeling Unity, and preaching the Gospel: av dt crd n2 r-crq pns31 vvz, vvb av p-acp dt j n1, vbr vvg n1, cc vvg dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
69 If we keep our parish-Churches, says he, we must not preach the Gospel; if we preach the Gospel, we must go to private Meetings. If we keep our Parish-churches, Says he, we must not preach the Gospel; if we preach the Gospel, we must go to private Meetings. cs pns12 vvb po12 n2, vvz pns31, pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n1; cs pns12 vvb dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp j n2. (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
70 (Which by the way is false: (Which by the Way is false: (r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz j: (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
71 For they may, and I think some few of them do, so far seek Parish union, (at least in some places distant from London ) as to assemble with the rest of the Parishioners, For they may, and I think Some few of them doe, so Far seek Parish Union, (At least in Some places distant from London) as to assemble with the rest of the Parishioners, c-acp pns32 vmb, cc pns11 vvb d d pp-f pno32 n1, av av-j vvi n1 n1, (p-acp ds p-acp d n2 j p-acp np1) p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
72 and attend the Church in the time of Divine Service, and Sermons, and then preach to their own Flock in their private Meetings afterward). and attend the Church in the time of Divine Service, and Sermons, and then preach to their own Flock in their private Meetings afterwards). cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cc n2, cc av vvb p-acp po32 d vvb p-acp po32 j n2 av). (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
73 But our Author instead of proving by sound Arguments, that for them to preach the Gospel (to more than five besides their own Family) is, 1. Their duty, 2. a greater duty than to seek the Union of the Nation, by preserving that part of it which consists in complying with Parish-Church Order, he only asks Questions, Which of these is of greatest moment to the Glory of God? Which is the greatest Matter, Sir? To all his loose and indigested Talk, my Answer is briefly this, That in the case now before us, there do not come two duties together, the one whereof cannot be perform'd; But our Author instead of proving by found Arguments, that for them to preach the Gospel (to more than five beside their own Family) is, 1. Their duty, 2. a greater duty than to seek the union of the nation, by preserving that part of it which consists in complying with Parish-Church Order, he only asks Questions, Which of these is of greatest moment to the Glory of God? Which is the greatest Matter, Sir? To all his lose and indigested Talk, my Answer is briefly this, That in the case now before us, there do not come two duties together, the one whereof cannot be performed; p-acp po12 n1 av pp-f vvg p-acp j n2, cst p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 (p-acp av-dc cs crd p-acp po32 d n1) vbz, crd po32 n1, crd dt jc n1 cs pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f pn31 r-crq vvz p-acp vvg p-acp n1 np1-n, pns31 av-j vvz n2, r-crq pp-f d vbz pp-f js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? r-crq vbz dt js n1, n1? p-acp d po31 j cc j n1, po11 n1 vbz av-j d, cst p-acp dt n1 av p-acp pno12, pc-acp vdi xx vvi crd n2 av, dt pi c-crq vmbx vbi vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
74 for they may seek and maintain the Unity aforesaid, and yet may preach the Gospel to such a number as the Law allows them to preach to, for they may seek and maintain the Unity aforesaid, and yet may preach the Gospel to such a number as the Law allows them to preach to, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 j, cc av vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
75 and that 'tis his duty, or the duty of the rest of the Gang to preach to more, he has not yet prov'd. and that it's his duty, or the duty of the rest of the Gang to preach to more, he has not yet proved. cc cst pn31|vbz po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp av-dc, pns31 vhz xx av vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
76 The third Principle is, that Hearing and Preaching being relata, which do mutually put and destroy one another, the Peoples meeting is authoriz'd by their Preachers Commission; The third Principle is, that Hearing and Preaching being relata, which do mutually put and destroy one Another, the Peoples meeting is authorized by their Preachers Commission; dt ord n1 vbz, cst vvg cc vvg n1 fw-la, r-crq vdb av-j vvi cc vvi pi j-jn, dt ng1 n1 vbz j-vvn p-acp po32 n2 n1; (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
77 and unless those Preachers do set and keep up Conventicles, the whole Generation of the Non-conformist Ministers must be laid aside from the exercise of their Office. and unless those Preachers do Set and keep up Conventicles, the Whole Generation of the Nonconformist Ministers must be laid aside from the exercise of their Office. cc cs d n2 vdb vvi cc vvi a-acp n2, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
78 To which I answer. 1. Let your Non-conformists prove, if they can, that they have any lawful Commission to preach to more than the Law allows them to preach to. To which I answer. 1. Let your nonconformists prove, if they can, that they have any lawful Commission to preach to more than the Law allows them to preach to. p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb. crd vvb po22 j vvi, cs pns32 vmb, cst pns32 vhb d j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dc cs dt n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
79 For, 2. If they can shew no such Commission 'tis their duty to be silent rather than to preach to a greater number. 3. They who hear them, may if they please, hear other legally-authoriz'd Ministers. 4. It is their duty so to do: For, 2. If they can show no such Commission it's their duty to be silent rather than to preach to a greater number. 3. They who hear them, may if they please, hear other legally-authorized Ministers. 4. It is their duty so to do: p-acp, crd cs pns32 vmb vvi dx d n1 pn31|vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vbi j av-c cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jc n1. crd pns32 r-crq vvb pno32, vmb cs pns32 vvb, vvb j-jn j n2. crd pn31 vbz po32 n1 av pc-acp vdi: (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
80 And 'tis a sin in them to promote and encourage by their presence that Faction, Schism, And it's a since in them to promote and encourage by their presence that Faction, Schism, cc pn31|vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 n1 cst n1, n1, (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
81 and Sedition, which their Preachers are guilty of by preaching against Law. and Sedition, which their Preachers Are guilty of by preaching against Law. cc n1, r-crq po32 n2 vbr j pp-f p-acp vvg p-acp n1. (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
82 The fourth Principle which this Writer pleads in justification of the Non-conformists, is this, That the People are bound to meet and hear those Preachers, The fourth Principle which this Writer pleads in justification of the nonconformists, is this, That the People Are bound to meet and hear those Preachers, dt ord n1 r-crq d n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt j, vbz d, cst dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2, (2) text (DIV1) 21 Image 2
83 because they are convinced in their Consciences that they do edifie more by hearing them, and so they also have the plea of [ greater Duty. ] Because they Are convinced in their Consciences that they do edify more by hearing them, and so they also have the plea of [ greater Duty. ] c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 cst pns32 vdb vvi av-dc p-acp vvg pno32, cc av pns32 av vhb dt n1 pp-f [ jc n1. ] (2) text (DIV1) 21 Image 2
84 Where he takes it for granted, that a man's expectation of receiving greater Edification, or his persuasion that he shall receive greater profit to his Soul by hearing Non-conformists, than by hearing his own Conforming Minister, does make it his duty to absent himself from his own Parish Church, and to go to a more edifying Conventicle: For which Principle, one would think he should have endeavoured (at least) to have brought some cogent Reason; Where he Takes it for granted, that a Man's expectation of receiving greater Edification, or his persuasion that he shall receive greater profit to his Soul by hearing nonconformists, than by hearing his own Conforming Minister, does make it his duty to absent himself from his own Parish Church, and to go to a more edifying Conventicle: For which Principle, one would think he should have endeavoured (At least) to have brought Some cogent Reason; c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp vvn, cst dt ng1 n1 pp-f vvg jc n1, cc po31 n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi jc n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg j, cs p-acp vvg po31 d vvg n1, vdz vvi pn31 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 d n1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-dc j-vvg n1: p-acp r-crq n1, pi vmd vvi pns31 vmd vhi vvn (p-acp ds) pc-acp vhi vvn d j n1; (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
85 but (for ought I see) he has not so much as endeavour'd it, and if he had, I dare say he could not have effected it; but (for ought I see) he has not so much as endeavoured it, and if he had, I Dare say he could not have effected it; cc-acp (c-acp pi pns11 vvb) pns31 vhz xx av av-d c-acp vvn pn31, cc cs pns31 vhd, pns11 vvb vvi pns31 vmd xx vhb vvn pn31; (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
86 for 'tis a very false and pernicious Principle: for it's a very false and pernicious Principle: p-acp pn31|vbz dt j j cc j n1: (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
87 For as much as we ought not to do evil, that any, whether lesser or greater, good may come of it. For as much as we ought not to do evil, that any, whither lesser or greater, good may come of it. c-acp c-acp d c-acp pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vdi j-jn, cst d, cs jc cc jc, j vmb vvi pp-f pn31. (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
88 'Tis evil to disobey Authority by transgressing those Bounds, and breaking that Order, which it prescribes. It's evil to disobey authority by transgressing those Bounds, and breaking that Order, which it prescribes. pn31|vbz n-jn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp vvg d n2, cc vvg d n1, r-crq pn31 vvz. (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
89 Our Law requires that every Parishioner should attend Divine Service and Sermons in his own Parish Church, Our Law requires that every Parishioner should attend Divine Service and Sermons in his own Parish Church, po12 n1 vvz cst d n1 vmd vvi j-jn n1 cc n2 p-acp po31 d n1 n1, (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
90 and to hear and receive the Word from the mouth of his own Parish-Minister: and to hear and receive the Word from the Mouth of his own Parish-Minister: cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d j: (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
91 He ought to obey that Law, and to expect salutary edification in the way of obedience to, and compliance with that Order; He ought to obey that Law, and to expect salutary edification in the Way of Obedience to, and compliance with that Order; pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi d n1, cc pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp d n1; (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
92 and he cannot wellgroundedly expect, or be rightly persuaded he shall receive it in the way of breaking that Order, and he cannot wellgroundedly expect, or be rightly persuaded he shall receive it in the Way of breaking that Order, cc pns31 vmbx av-vvn vvb, cc vbi av-jn vvn pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg d n1, (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
93 and wandring to other Churches and Preachers, especially such as are disallow'd by Law, for that is not God's way of giving it. and wandering to other Churches and Preachers, especially such as Are disallowed by Law, for that is not God's Way of giving it. cc vvg p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2, av-j d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d vbz xx npg1 n1 pp-f vvg pn31. (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
94 He may indeed fancy himself more edifi'd in some respects, but 'twill in the end prove a deluding Edification, and he'll one day find it a damnable thing so to attempt greater edification in this or that part of Knowledg or Duty, He may indeed fancy himself more edified in Some respects, but it'll in the end prove a deluding Edification, and he'll one day find it a damnable thing so to attempt greater edification in this or that part of Knowledge or Duty, pns31 vmb av n1 px31 dc vvn p-acp d n2, cc-acp pn31|vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb dt vvg n1, cc pns31|vmb pi n1 vvi pn31 dt j n1 av pc-acp vvi jc n1 p-acp d cc d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
95 as in the mean time to neglect other parts of Duty, and to do that which (whatsoever this man pretends to the contrary) must needs be (interpretatively at least) a contempt of the Government, a neglect, as in the mean time to neglect other parts of Duty, and to do that which (whatsoever this man pretends to the contrary) must needs be (interpretatively At least) a contempt of the Government, a neglect, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vdi d r-crq (c-crq d n1 vvz p-acp dt n-jn) vmb av vbb (av-j p-acp ds) dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
96 and consequently discouragement of his own Minister, with scandal to his conforming Neighbours, and therefore inconsistent with the rule of Charity, Obedience, and Concord. and consequently discouragement of his own Minister, with scandal to his conforming Neighbours, and Therefore inconsistent with the Rule of Charity, obedience, and Concord. cc av-j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 vvg n2, cc av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
97 Nor is this Principle false in it self only, but very pernicious too in its consequents, even as to Civils. Nor is this Principle false in it self only, but very pernicious too in its consequents, even as to Civils. ccx vbz d n1 j p-acp pn31 n1 av-j, cc-acp av j av p-acp po31 n2-j, av c-acp p-acp np1. (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
98 For if a Parishioner may leave his own Parish-Minister against that Minister's will, and the will of the Civil Magistrate, for greater Edification, by the same reason, a Son or Daughter may on the same account, leave their own Parents, and remove into another Family against their Parents consent. For if a Parishioner may leave his own Parish-Minister against that Minister's will, and the will of the Civil Magistrate, for greater Edification, by the same reason, a Son or Daughter may on the same account, leave their own Parents, and remove into Another Family against their Parents consent. p-acp cs dt n1 vmb vvi po31 d j p-acp cst ng1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp jc n1, p-acp dt d n1, dt n1 cc n1 vmb p-acp dt d n1, vvb po32 d n2, cc vvi p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n2 vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
99 The Son or Daughter may pretend (and too often truly plead) that their Father and Mother are unsanctifi'd Persons, that they are negligent of Religious Family-duties, The Son or Daughter may pretend (and too often truly plead) that their Father and Mother Are unsanctified Persons, that they Are negligent of Religious Family duties, dt n1 cc n1 vmb vvi (cc av av av-j vvi) cst po32 n1 cc n1 vbr j n2, cst pns32 vbr j pp-f j n2, (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
100 and take no care to educate their Children in the fear of God, and therefore they will forsake Father and Mother, and take no care to educate their Children in the Fear of God, and Therefore they will forsake Father and Mother, cc vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pns32 vmb vvi n1 cc n1, (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
101 and betake themselves to some other (Godly) Family for greater Edification: And so this Principle would produce as great Schisms in Families as it does in Parishes: And therefore let this greater Edification-Principle go for a great Falshood, and a ruining destructive Principle. and betake themselves to Some other (Godly) Family for greater Edification: And so this Principle would produce as great Schisms in Families as it does in Parishes: And Therefore let this greater Edification-Principle go for a great Falsehood, and a ruining destructive Principle. cc vvi px32 p-acp d n-jn (j) n1 p-acp jc n1: cc av d n1 vmd vvi p-acp j n2 p-acp n2 c-acp pn31 vdz p-acp n2: cc av vvb d jc n1 vvb p-acp dt j n1, cc dt vvg j n1. (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
102 He talks, p. 7. Of some universal impression that there is on the hearts of most honest People, which, says he, makes them tenderly sensible of the wrong that we have suffer'd in being turn'd out of the Vincyard for our Consciences. He talks, p. 7. Of Some universal impression that there is on the hearts of most honest People, which, Says he, makes them tenderly sensible of the wrong that we have suffered in being turned out of the Vincyard for our Consciences. pns31 vvz, n1 crd pp-f d j n1 cst pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f ds j n1, r-crq, vvz pns31, vvz pno32 av-j j pp-f dt n-jn cst pns12 vhb vvn p-acp vbg vvn av pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2. (2) text (DIV1) 25 Image 2
103 To which I answer, That 'tis a very evil thing for Non-conformists to complain of suffering wrong for their Consciences, To which I answer, That it's a very evil thing for nonconformists to complain of suffering wrong for their Consciences, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, cst pn31|vbz dt j j-jn n1 p-acp j pc-acp vvi pp-f vvg j-jn p-acp po32 n2, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
104 and to make no conscience of doing it. What do these men mean by pretending they were turn'd out of Vineyard for their Consciences? The case was this, and to make no conscience of doing it. What do these men mean by pretending they were turned out of Vineyard for their Consciences? The case was this, cc pc-acp vvi dx n1 pp-f vdg pn31. q-crq vdb d n2 vvb p-acp vvg pns32 vbdr vvn av pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2? dt n1 vbds d, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
105 When after the King's Restauration, the Parliament upon due consideration of the horrid Mischiefs and sad Calamities, the Land had groan'd under for several Years, When After the King's Restauration, the Parliament upon due consideration of the horrid Mischiefs and sad Calamities, the Land had groaned under for several years, c-crq p-acp dt ng1 n1, dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc j n2, dt n1 vhd vvd p-acp p-acp j n2, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
106 and likewise of the more horrid Principles which occasion'd those Mischiefs and Calamities, both in Church and State, thought themselves oblig'd to prevent the like for the future, they agree'd upon an Act of Ʋniformity to that end, wherein the Peace and Tranquility of the State was endeavoured to be secur'd, by enjoyning the renunciation of such seditious and destructive Maxims, as had before disturb'd and ruin'd it: and likewise of the more horrid Principles which occasioned those Mischiefs and Calamities, both in Church and State, Thought themselves obliged to prevent the like for the future, they agreed upon an Act of Ʋniformity to that end, wherein the Peace and Tranquillity of the State was endeavoured to be secured, by enjoining the renunciation of such seditious and destructive Maxims, as had before disturbed and ruined it: cc av pp-f dt av-dc j n2 r-crq vvn d n2 cc n2, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, vvd px32 vvn p-acp vvi dt j p-acp dt j-jn, pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, c-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, a-acp vhd a-acp vvn cc vvd pn31: (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
107 And the prosperity and good order of the Church provided for, by imposing the Book of Common-Prayer, And the Prosperity and good order of the Church provided for, by imposing the Book of Common prayer, cc dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
108 and requiring assent and consent to the use of the Matters contain'd and prescrib'd in that Book: and requiring assent and consent to the use of the Matters contained and prescribed in that Book: cc vvg n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1: (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
109 To which Renunciation and Imposition the Act oblig'd all those to submit, who did then, To which Renunciation and Imposition the Act obliged all those to submit, who did then, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 dt n1 vvn d d pc-acp vvi, r-crq vdd av, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
110 or had at any time a mind to enjoy any Church-Living, Promotion, or Lecture, in this Nation. or had At any time a mind to enjoy any Church-living, Promotion, or Lecture, in this nation. cc vhd p-acp d n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi d j, n1, cc n1, p-acp d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
111 To which Act many men that had then Ecclesiastical Livings, either could not, or would not Conform: To which Act many men that had then Ecclesiastical Livings, either could not, or would not Conform: p-acp r-crq n1 d n2 cst vhd av j n2-vvg, d vmd xx, cc vmd xx vvi: (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
112 And this they call being turn'd out of the Vineyard for their Consciences. And this they call being turned out of the Vineyard for their Consciences. cc d pns32 vvb vbg vvn av pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2. (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
113 When as the truth is, They turn'd themselves out; being tempted and prevailed upon so to do, either by their blind and deluded Understandings, When as the truth is, They turned themselves out; being tempted and prevailed upon so to do, either by their blind and deluded Understandings, c-crq c-acp dt n1 vbz, pns32 vvd px32 av; vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp av pc-acp vdi, av-d p-acp po32 j cc j-vvn n2, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
114 and misguided Consciences, which would not let some of them see the lawfulness of that requir'd submission and compliance, and misguided Consciences, which would not let Some of them see the lawfulness of that required submission and compliance, cc j-vvn n2, r-crq vmd xx vvi d pp-f pno32 vvi dt n1 pp-f cst vvd n1 cc n1, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
115 though they had studi'd and examin'd things in order to it, or else by their perverse and stubborn Spirits, being resolv'd before-hand not to comply, though they had studied and examined things in order to it, or Else by their perverse and stubborn Spirits, being resolved beforehand not to comply, cs pns32 vhd vvd cc vvd n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, cc av p-acp po32 j cc j n2, vbg vvn av xx pc-acp vvi, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
116 because they thought it would be too great a dishonour to them to contradict their former Principles and Practices, Because they Thought it would be too great a dishonour to them to contradict their former Principles and Practices, c-acp pns32 vvd pn31 vmd vbi av j dt n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 cc n2, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
117 and too great a scandal to the Godly party, for their Leaders to backslide, and abandon the goodly Reformation they had been endeavouring and carrying on for so many Years. and too great a scandal to the Godly party, for their Leaders to backslide, and abandon the goodly Reformation they had been endeavouring and carrying on for so many years. cc av j dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb dt j n1 pns32 vhd vbn vvg cc vvg a-acp p-acp av d n2. (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
118 Sir, For my own part I must needs confess to you, that I never did so much as take it into consideration whether I should yield or not yield to what was requir'd in the Act for Ʋniformity; Sir, For my own part I must needs confess to you, that I never did so much as take it into consideration whither I should yield or not yield to what was required in the Act for Ʋniformity; n1, p-acp po11 d n1 pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp pn22, cst pns11 av-x vdd av av-d c-acp vvb pn31 p-acp n1 cs pns11 vmd vvi cc xx vvi p-acp r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
119 and that because, 1. Being fully satisfi'd, by occasion of the more serious weighing of such Points in these latter days, of the unlawfulness of those things which in my younger years I had conform'd readily to, upon little better ground than the example and encouragement of others, I was brought (I hope heartily and sincerely) to bewail before God my former conforming to many things, and that Because, 1. Being Fully satisfied, by occasion of the more serious weighing of such Points in these latter days, of the unlawfulness of those things which in my younger Years I had conformed readily to, upon little better ground than the Exampl and encouragement of Others, I was brought (I hope heartily and sincerely) to bewail before God my former conforming to many things, cc d c-acp, crd vbg av-j vvd, p-acp n1 pp-f dt av-dc j vvg pp-f d n2 p-acp d d n2, pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq p-acp po11 jc n2 pns11 vhd vvn av-j p-acp, p-acp j j n1 cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, pns11 vbds vvn (pns11 vvb av-j cc av-j) pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 po11 j vvg p-acp d n2, (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
120 and therefore durst not think of returning to that, for which I had formerly in such a solemn penitential way judg'd my self before the Lord my God. and Therefore durst not think of returning to that, for which I had formerly in such a solemn penitential Way judged my self before the Lord my God. cc av vvd xx vvi pp-f vvg p-acp d, p-acp r-crq pns11 vhd av-j p-acp d dt j j n1 vvn po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 po11 np1. (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
121 And, 2. Because being now so far gone in years, that I am come to Jacob ' s must die, I cannot live much longer; And, 2. Because being now so Far gone in Years, that I am come to Jacob ' s must die, I cannot live much longer; np1, crd p-acp vbg av av av-j vvn p-acp n2, cst pns11 vbm vvn p-acp np1 ' pno12 vmb vvi, pns11 vmbx vvi av-d av-jc; (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
122 I was not willing to do any thing that was scrupulous and doubtful, lest upon my Death bed it should prove an occasion of any disquiet, or disturbance to me; I was not willing to do any thing that was scrupulous and doubtful, lest upon my Death Bed it should prove an occasion of any disquiet, or disturbance to me; pns11 vbds xx j pc-acp vdi d n1 cst vbds j cc j, cs p-acp po11 n1 n1 pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d n-jn, cc n1 p-acp pno11; (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
123 yet withal I must add, That it was some farther satisfaction to me, when I found that the very same things that seem'd most dreadful to me, have also sway'd most with you in keeping you off from the Conformity requir'd: yet withal I must add, That it was Some farther satisfaction to me, when I found that the very same things that seemed most dreadful to me, have also swayed most with you in keeping you off from the Conformity required: av av pns11 vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbds d jc n1 p-acp pno11, c-crq pns11 vvd cst dt j d n2 cst vvd av-ds j p-acp pno11, vhb av vvn ds p-acp pn22 p-acp vvg pn22 a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvd: (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
124 Namely, 1. Those great words too big for my swallow, of unfeigned assent and consent. Namely, 1. Those great words too big for my swallow, of unfeigned assent and consent. av, crd d j n2 av j c-acp po11 n1, pp-f j n1 cc n1. (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
125 And, 2. The doing of any thing that is contrary to that Covenanted Reformation which we had so long and earnestly pray'd and labour'd for, And, 2. The doing of any thing that is contrary to that Covenanted Reformation which we had so long and earnestly prayed and laboured for, np1, crd dt vdg pp-f d n1 cst vbz j-jn p-acp cst vvd n1 r-crq pns12 vhd av av-j cc av-j vvd cc vvd p-acp, (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
126 or that might be scandalous to those that rejoyc'd in the first-fruits of it, and do still desire and endeavour to promote it. or that might be scandalous to those that rejoiced in the Firstfruits of it, and do still desire and endeavour to promote it. cc cst vmd vbi j p-acp d cst vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, cc vdb av vvi cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
127 These are the very words of that prime, leading, London ▪ Non-conformist, old Arthur Jackson, in a letter of his, which I have still to shew under his own hand, dated February 26. 62. And I doubt not but most of the Tribe turn'd themselves out of the Vineyard upon the same Temptations, and yet these men have the confidence to cry out of the wrong they have suffer'd in being turn'd out by others. These Are the very words of that prime, leading, London ▪ Nonconformist, old Arthur Jackson, in a Letter of his, which I have still to show under his own hand, dated february 26. 62. And I doubt not but most of the Tribe turned themselves out of the Vineyard upon the same Temptations, and yet these men have the confidence to cry out of the wrong they have suffered in being turned out by Others. d vbr dt j n2 pp-f d n-jn, vvg, np1 ▪ j, j np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31, r-crq pns11 vhb av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1, j-vvn np1 crd crd cc pns11 vvb xx p-acp ds pp-f dt n1 vvn px32 av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt d n2, cc av d n2 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt vvb pns32 vhb vvn p-acp vbg vvn av p-acp n2-jn. (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
128 Which is just as if the Romish Priests should complain of the wrong they suffer'd by being turn'd and kept out of England (which was once such a fruitful Vineyard to them) because such Oaths, Which is just as if the Romish Priests should complain of the wrong they suffered by being turned and kept out of England (which was once such a fruitful Vineyard to them) Because such Oaths, r-crq vbz j c-acp cs dt np1 n2 vmd vvi pp-f dt n-jn pns32 vvd p-acp vbg vvn cc vvd av pp-f np1 (r-crq vbds a-acp d dt j n1 p-acp pno32) p-acp d n2, (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
129 and Renunciations, were impos'd upon them, and requir'd to be made and taken by them (for the securing of the Nation against their Treasonable, and Renunciations, were imposed upon them, and required to be made and taken by them (for the securing of the nation against their Treasonable, cc n2, vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvd pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32 (c-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 j, (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
130 and Seditious Principles) as their Consciences could not comply with. and Seditious Principles) as their Consciences could not comply with. cc j n2) c-acp po32 n2 vmd xx vvi p-acp. (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
131 And yet our Author pleads for the Law's just severity against them, p. 32. of this Pamphlet; And yet our Author pleads for the Law's just severity against them, p. 32. of this Pamphlet; cc av po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1|vbz av n1 p-acp pno32, n1 crd pp-f d n1; (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
132 where he tells us, That the Supremacy of the Pope, and the Authority of the King, are inconsistent in this Land, — and that the Priest and Jesuite are taken by Law, where he tells us, That the Supremacy of the Pope, and the authority of the King, Are inconsistent in this Land, — and that the Priest and Jesuit Are taken by Law, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr j p-acp d n1, — cc d dt n1 cc np1 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
133 as Factors for the Pope, — and an undermining the Government, is, says he, in all States a capital Crime. Even so say I. as Factors for the Pope, — and an undermining the Government, is, Says he, in all States a capital Crime. Even so say I. c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, — cc dt vvg dt n1, vbz, vvz pns31, p-acp d n2 dt j n1. av av vvb pns11. (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
134 The Authority of the King, and the owning of those Principles required to be disclaim'd in the Act for Uniformity, are inconsistent in this Land, The authority of the King, and the owning of those Principles required to be disclaimed in the Act for Uniformity, Are inconsistent in this Land, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt vvg pp-f d n2 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, vbr j p-acp d n1, (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
135 and therefore that they who will not disown and declare against those Principles, are taken by Law as Factors for another Schism and Rebellion, and Therefore that they who will not disown and declare against those Principles, Are taken by Law as Factors for Another Schism and Rebellion, cc av cst pns32 r-crq vmb xx vvi cc vvi p-acp d n2, vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2 p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1, (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
136 and as Persons that design again to undermine our Government Civil and Ecclesiastical, and an undermining the Government is in all States a capital Crime; and as Persons that Design again to undermine our Government Civil and Ecclesiastical, and an undermining the Government is in all States a capital Crime; cc c-acp n2 cst vvb av pc-acp vvi po12 n1 j cc j, cc dt vvg dt n1 vbz p-acp d n2 dt j n1; (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
137 and well had it been for this Nation, if such an undermining of it had been made Capital in ours; and well had it been for this nation, if such an undermining of it had been made Capital in ours; cc av vhd pn31 vbn p-acp d n1, cs d dt j-vvg pp-f pn31 vhd vbn vvn j p-acp png12; (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
138 so far am I from being of this Author's mind (in his saucy Insinuations in this Page) that 'twas wrong and iniquity in our Governours to make such a Law (for the good of the Nation) as accidentally occasion'd these Apologists to eject themselves out of their Ecclesiastical enjoyments. so Far am I from being of this Author's mind (in his saucy Insinuations in this Page) that 'twas wrong and iniquity in our Governors to make such a Law (for the good of the nation) as accidentally occasioned these Apologists to eject themselves out of their Ecclesiastical enjoyments. av av-j vbm pns11 p-acp vbg pp-f d ng1 n1 (p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp d n1) cst pn31|vbds vvi cc n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 (c-acp dt j pp-f dt n1) c-acp av-j vvn d ng1 p-acp vvi px32 av pp-f po32 j n2. (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
139 To these Apologies of theirs for preaching against Law, they presume it will be said by the Episcopal Party [ But you may Conform. ] If so, say they, we must then desire one or both, of these Learned, Moderate, To these Apologies of theirs for preaching against Law, they presume it will be said by the Episcopal Party [ But you may Conform. ] If so, say they, we must then desire one or both, of these Learned, Moderate, p-acp d n2 pp-f png32 p-acp vvg p-acp n1, pns32 vvb pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt np1 n1 [ cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi. ] cs av, vvb pns32, pns12 vmb av vvi crd cc d, pp-f d j, j, (2) text (DIV1) 29 Image 2
140 and Judicious Doctors (Stillingfleet, and Tillotson) to contribute but this one thing towards it, to answer the ensuing Objections, those especially which concern the Political part of Conformity about the Oxford Oath and Subscription. For, say they, If there be but one particular impos'd upon us as a condition of Conformity, which we prove to be sinful, and they cannot refel it; and Judicious Doctors (Stillingfleet, and Tillotson) to contribute but this one thing towards it, to answer the ensuing Objections, those especially which concern the Political part of Conformity about the Oxford Oath and Subscription. For, say they, If there be but one particular imposed upon us as a condition of Conformity, which we prove to be sinful, and they cannot refel it; cc j n2 (np1, cc np1) pc-acp vvi p-acp d crd n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n2, d av-j r-crq vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt np1 n1 cc n1. p-acp, vvb pns32, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp crd j vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi j, cc pns32 vmbx vvi pn31; (2) text (DIV1) 29 Image 2
141 there's no man has been more forward than Dr. Stillingfleet, to let us know out of Hales, That 'tis not the Refuser but the Imposer, is guilty of the Schism. there's no man has been more forward than Dr. Stillingfleet, to let us know out of Hales, That it's not the Refuser but the Imposer, is guilty of the Schism. pc-acp|vbz dx n1 vhz vbn av-dc j cs n1 np1, pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi av pp-f vvz, cst pn31|vbz xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz j pp-f dt n1. (2) text (DIV1) 29 Image 2
142 That which Mr. Hales said, is this, That there is a Schism in which only one party is the Schismatick; That which Mr. Hales said, is this, That there is a Schism in which only one party is the Schismatic; cst r-crq n1 vvz vvd, vbz d, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq av-j crd n1 vbz dt n-jn; (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
143 for where the cause of Schism is necessary, there not he that separates, but he that is the cause of separation, is the Schismatick. for where the cause of Schism is necessary, there not he that separates, but he that is the cause of separation, is the Schismatic. p-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, pn31|vbz xx pns31 cst vvz, cc-acp pns31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n-jn. (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
144 But with the leave of that great man, and of another that opines according to that dictate, I do deny that there can be any necessary cause of Schism; But with the leave of that great man, and of Another that opines according to that dictate, I do deny that there can be any necessary cause of Schism; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, cc pp-f j-jn cst n2 vvg p-acp d vvi, pns11 vdb vvi d a-acp vmb vbi d j n1 pp-f n1; (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
145 for all Schism is sinful, and there can be no necessary cause of Sin. 2. The Paragraph is non-sense, if we should accept of Mr. Hales his own definition of Schism: for all Schism is sinful, and there can be no necessary cause of Sin. 2. The Paragraph is nonsense, if we should accept of Mr. Hales his own definition of Schism: p-acp d n1 vbz j, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx j n1 pp-f np1 crd dt np1 vbz n1, cs pns12 vmd vvi pp-f n1 vvz po31 d n1 pp-f n1: (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
146 For, says he, Schism if we would define it, is nothing else but an unnecessary separation of Christians, from that part of the Visible Church whereof they were once Members: For, Says he, Schism if we would define it, is nothing Else but an unnecessary separation of Christians, from that part of the Visible Church whereof they were once Members: p-acp, vvz pns31, n1 cs pns12 vmd vvi pn31, vbz pix av cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr a-acp n2: (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
147 The Paragraph then must be thus Paraphras'd. There is a Schism in which only one party is the Schismatick; The Paragraph then must be thus Paraphrased. There is a Schism in which only one party is the Schismatic; dt np1 av vmb vbi av j-vvn. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq av-j crd n1 vbz dt n-jn; (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
148 for where the cause of Schism, that is, of unnecessary separation of Christians, is necessary, there not he that separates, for where the cause of Schism, that is, of unnecessary separation of Christians, is necessary, there not he that separates, p-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, pp-f j n1 pp-f np1, vbz j, a-acp xx pns31 cst vvz, (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
149 but he that is the cause of separation is the Schismatick. The Non-sense whereof appears in its own light. 3. 'Tis absurd upon another account; but he that is the cause of separation is the Schismatic. The Nonsense whereof appears in its own Light. 3. It's absurd upon Another account; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n-jn. dt n1 c-crq vvz p-acp po31 d n1. crd pn31|vbz j p-acp j-jn n1; (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
150 for himself grants, that what Sedition or Rebellion is in the State, and in reference to Civils, that Schism is in the Church, and in reference to Ecclesiastical union. for himself grants, that what Sedition or Rebellion is in the State, and in Referente to Civils, that Schism is in the Church, and in Referente to Ecclesiastical Union. p-acp px31 vvz, cst r-crq n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cst n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp j n1. (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
151 He may as well say therefore, that where cause of Rebellion is necessary, there not he that Rebels, but he that is the cause of rebellion is the Rebel; which is very pretty when it happens at any time that the Supreme Governour proves a Tyrant: And so upon that (or any other less account) is the pretended cause of his Subjects Rebelling: He may as well say Therefore, that where cause of Rebellion is necessary, there not he that Rebels, but he that is the cause of rebellion is the Rebel; which is very pretty when it happens At any time that the Supreme Governor Proves a Tyrant: And so upon that (or any other less account) is the pretended cause of his Subject's Rebelling: pns31 vmb a-acp av vvb av, cst c-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, pn31|vbz xx pns31 cst n2, p-acp pns31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt vvb; r-crq vbz av j c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 cst dt j n1 vvz dt n1: cc av p-acp d (cc d j-jn dc n1) vbz dt vvd n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn j-vvg: (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
152 Indeed, a necessary cause he cannot be, let him be never so great a Tyrant: Indeed, a necessary cause he cannot be, let him be never so great a Tyrant: av, dt j n1 pns31 vmbx vbi, vvb pno31 vbi av-x av j dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
153 But that makes that Dictate which this Author would persuade us the Doctor makes so much use of, But that makes that Dictate which this Author would persuade us the Doctor makes so much use of, cc-acp cst vvz d vvi r-crq d n1 vmd vvi pno12 dt n1 vvz av d vvb pp-f, (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
154 but does not, nor I believe can he tell us where, so much the more absurd. but does not, nor I believe can he tell us where, so much the more absurd. cc-acp vdz xx, ccx pns11 vvb vmb pns31 vvb pno12 c-crq, av av-d dt av-dc j. (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
155 That Tract of Schism tells us, That when either false or uncertain Conclusions are obtruded for truth, That Tract of Schism tells us, That when either false or uncertain Conclusions Are obtruded for truth, cst n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12, cst c-crq d j cc j n2 vbr vvd p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
156 and acts either unlawful, or ministring just scruple, are required of us to be perform'd, in these cases consent were Conspiracy; and acts either unlawful, or ministering just scruple, Are required of us to be performed, in these cases consent were conspiracy; cc vvz d j, cc j-vvg j n1, vbr vvn pp-f pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp d n2 vvb vbdr n1; (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
157 and open contestation is not Faction or Schism, but due Christian Animosity. and open contestation is not Faction or Schism, but due Christian Animosity. cc j n1 vbz xx n1 cc n1, cc-acp j-jn np1 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
158 I shall not stay to question the truth of this Assertion, as to those parts of it [ or uncertain ] and [ or ministring just scruple ]: I shall not stay to question the truth of this Assertion, as to those parts of it [ or uncertain ] and [ or ministering just scruple ]: pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31 [ cc j ] cc [ cc j-vvg j n1 ]: (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
159 But though (I should allow him that) in those cases consent were Conspiracy, yet open contestation against our proper Governours may be sinful. But though (I should allow him that) in those cases consent were conspiracy, yet open contestation against our proper Governors may be sinful. cc-acp cs (pns11 vmd vvi pno31 d) p-acp d n2 n1 vbdr n1, av j n1 p-acp po12 j n2 vmb vbi j. (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
160 He has not told us what he means by the Expression; nor what sort and kind, what measures and degrees of open Contestation he intended; He has not told us what he means by the Expression; nor what sort and kind, what measures and Degrees of open Contestation he intended; pns31 vhz xx vvn pno12 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; ccx r-crq n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz cc n2 pp-f j n1 pns31 vvd; (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
161 but I affirm, there's a medium between Consent, and open Contestation; and that is an humble and modest Refusal to comply with those impos'd Propositions or Actions, which upon due enquiry, but I affirm, there's a medium between Consent, and open Contestation; and that is an humble and modest Refusal to comply with those imposed Propositions or Actions, which upon due enquiry, cc-acp pns11 vvb, pc-acp|vbz dt fw-la p-acp vvb, cc j n1; cc d vbz dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d vvn n2 cc n2, r-crq p-acp j-jn n1, (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
162 and diligent examination, we judg untrue, or unlawful; and humbly and meekly tendring our Reasons if required, why we so judg. and diligent examination, we judge untrue, or unlawful; and humbly and meekly tendering our Reasons if required, why we so judge. cc j n1, pns12 vvb j, cc j; cc av-j cc av-j vvg po12 n2 cs vvn, c-crq pns12 av vvb. (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
163 That any greater Contestation then this amounts to, of Subjects against their Governours, is in any case necessary or lawful, is more than I believe can be prov'd. That any greater Contestation then this amounts to, of Subject's against their Governors, is in any case necessary or lawful, is more than I believe can be proved. cst d jc n1 av d n2 p-acp, pp-f n2-jn p-acp po32 n2, vbz p-acp d n1 j cc j, vbz av-dc cs pns11 vvb vmb vbi vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
164 I am sure if the Contestation be so open, and proceed so far as either to set up another Bishop in opposition to the former, I am sure if the Contestation be so open, and proceed so Far as either to Set up Another Bishop in opposition to the former, pns11 vbm j cs dt n1 vbb av j, cc vvb av av-j c-acp av-d pc-acp vvi a-acp j-jn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j, (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
165 or to erect a new Church, or Oratory for the dividing Part to meet in publickly, Mr. Hales himself pronounces such separations compleat Schisms, and till this be done, the Schism he tells us, is but yet in the Womb. And, or to erect a new Church, or Oratory for the dividing Part to meet in publicly, Mr. Hales himself pronounces such separations complete Schisms, and till this be done, the Schism he tells us, is but yet in the Womb. And, cc p-acp vvb dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt vvg n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp av-j, n1 vvz px31 vvz d n2 j n2, cc c-acp d vbb vdn, dt n1 pns31 vvz pno12, vbz p-acp av p-acp dt np1 cc, (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
166 as he goes on, In that famous Controversie in Holland, De Praedestinatione & Auxiliis; as he Goes on, In that famous Controversy in Holland, De predestination & Auxiliis; c-acp pns31 vvz a-acp, p-acp cst j n1 p-acp n1, fw-fr n1 cc np1; (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
167 As long as the disagreeing Parties went no further than Disputes and Pen-combats, the Schism was all that while un-hatch'd; As long as the disagreeing Parties went no further than Disputes and Pen-combats, the Schism was all that while unhatched; p-acp j c-acp dt vvg n2 vvd dx jc cs vvz cc n2, dt n1 vbds d cst n1 j; (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
168 but as soon as one Party swept an old Cloyster, and by a pretty Art suddenly made it a Church, by putting a new Pulpit in it for the separating Party there to meet: but as soon as one Party swept an old Cloister, and by a pretty Art suddenly made it a Church, by putting a new Pulpit in it for the separating Party there to meet: cc-acp c-acp av c-acp crd n1 vvd dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 av-j vvd pn31 dt n1, p-acp vvg dt j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n-vvg n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi: (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
169 Now what before was a Controversie, became a formal Schism. Now what before was a Controversy, became a formal Schism. av r-crq a-acp vbds dt n1, vvd dt j n1. (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
170 Whence it follows that even in this man's judgment, our Non-conforming Barn-sweepers, and (in them) Pulpit erectors, in order to meeting and preaching against Law, are formal Schismaticks. To the same purpose, Arthur Jackson aforesaid, in the same Letter before quoted has these words, — I confess I dread the falling upon the Rock of Separation; Whence it follows that even in this Man's judgement, our Nonconforming Barn-sweepers, and (in them) Pulpit erectors, in order to meeting and preaching against Law, Are formal Schismatics. To the same purpose, Arthur Jackson aforesaid, in the same letter before quoted has these words, — I confess I dread the falling upon the Rock of Separation; c-crq pn31 vvz d av p-acp d ng1 n1, po12 j n2, cc (p-acp pno32) n1 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc vvg p-acp n1, vbr j n1. p-acp dt d n1, np1 np1 j, p-acp dt d n1 p-acp vvd vhz d n2, — pns11 vvb pns11 vvb dt vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
171 but as long as I desire not to set up a new Church, but am willing to joyn with the Publick Assemblies in Hearing and Prayer, but as long as I desire not to Set up a new Church, but am willing to join with the Public Assemblies in Hearing and Prayer, cc-acp c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1, cc-acp vbm j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 p-acp vvg cc n1, (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
172 and only withdraw from what is not of Scripture-Institution; I hope this partial Non communion cannot be justly called Separation. and only withdraw from what is not of Scripture-Institution; I hope this partial Non communion cannot be justly called Separation. cc av-j vvi p-acp r-crq vbz xx pp-f n1; pns11 vvb d j fw-fr n1 vmbx vbi av-j vvn n1. (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
173 In the same Tract, Mr. Hales asserts, That it is not lawful, no not for Prayer, In the same Tract, Mr. Hales asserts, That it is not lawful, no not for Prayer, p-acp dt d n1, n1 vvz n2, cst pn31 vbz xx j, uh-dx xx p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
174 or Hearing, for Conference, or any other Religious Office whatsoever, for People to assemble, otherwise than by publick Order is allow'd; or Hearing, for Conference, or any other Religious Office whatsoever, for People to assemble, otherwise than by public Order is allowed; cc vvg, p-acp n1, cc d j-jn j n1 r-crq, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, av cs p-acp j n1 vbz vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
175 neither, says he, may we complain of this in times of Incorruption: neither, Says he, may we complain of this in times of Incorruption: d, vvz pns31, vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d p-acp n2 pp-f n1: (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
176 For why should men desire to do that suspiciously in private which may warrantably be perform'd in publick? And in another part of the same Treatise, ' What, says he, if those to whom the execution of the publick Service is committed, do some thing either unseemly, For why should men desire to do that suspiciously in private which may warrantably be performed in public? And in Another part of the same Treatise, ' What, Says he, if those to whom the execution of the public Service is committed, do Some thing either unseemly, p-acp q-crq vmd n2 vvi pc-acp vdi d av-j p-acp j r-crq vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp j? cc p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f dt d n1, ' q-crq, vvz pns31, cs d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz vvn, vdb d n1 d j, (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
177 or suspicious, or peradventure unlawful? What if the Garments they wear be censured, which indeed be, superstitious? What if the gesture of Adoration be us'd to the Altars? — What if the Homilist have preach'd, or suspicious, or Peradventure unlawful? What if the Garments they wear be censured, which indeed be, superstitious? What if the gesture of Adoration be used to the Altars? — What if the Homilist have preached, cc j, cc av j? q-crq cs dt n2 pns32 vvb vbi vvn, r-crq av vbi, j? q-crq cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n2? — q-crq cs dt n1 vhb vvn, (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
178 or deliver'd, any Doctrine of the Truth whereof we are not well persuaded? A thing which very often falls out, or Delivered, any Doctrine of the Truth whereof we Are not well persuaded? A thing which very often falls out, cc vvn, d n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns12 vbr xx av vvn? dt n1 r-crq av av vvz av, (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
179 yet we may not Separate, except we be constrain'd personally to bear a part in them our selves. yet we may not Separate, except we be constrained personally to bear a part in them our selves. av pns12 vmb xx j, c-acp pns12 vbb vvn av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 po12 n2. (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
180 The Priests under Eli had so ill demean'd themselves about the daily Sacrifice, that the Scripture tells us they made them to stink, The Priests under Eli had so ill demeaned themselves about the daily Sacrifice, that the Scripture tells us they made them to stink, dt n2 p-acp np1 vhd av av-jn vvd px32 p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 vvz pno12 pns32 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi, (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
181 yet the People refus'd not to come to the Tabernacle, nor to bring their Sacrifice to the Priest. yet the People refused not to come to the Tabernacle, nor to bring their Sacrifice to the Priest. av dt n1 vvd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, ccx pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
182 For in those Schisms which concern Fact, nothing can be a just cause of refusing Communion, For in those Schisms which concern Fact, nothing can be a just cause of refusing Communion, p-acp p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb n1, pix vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f vvg n1, (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
183 but only to require the execution of some unlawful, or suspected Act. Thus he, which passage by the way may serve for a rebuke to these mens greater edification-Argument, before insisted on. but only to require the execution of Some unlawful, or suspected Act. Thus he, which passage by the Way may serve for a rebuke to these men's greater edification-Argument, before insisted on. cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j, cc vvd n1 av pns31, r-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d ng2 jc n1, a-acp vvd a-acp. (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
184 But because that expression [ or suspected Act ] comes trumping in our way again, I shall here take so much notice of it, But Because that expression [ or suspected Act ] comes trumping in our Way again, I shall Here take so much notice of it, p-acp c-acp cst n1 [ cc vvn n1 ] vvz vvg p-acp po12 n1 av, pns11 vmb av vvi av d n1 pp-f pn31, (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
185 as to acquaint the Reader, if he know it not already, that not only very considerable Episcopal men, but some Presbyterians too, are so far from thinking, that Governours requiring men to do an Act which they scruple or suspect the lawfulness of, is a just ground for Separation, that they deny it to be a just ground for non-performance of that Act; and on the contrary assert it mens duty in that case to do the thing commanded. So the French Presbyterian Divines, and Professors at Saumur, ( Thes. Salmur. de summo Controvers. as to acquaint the Reader, if he know it not already, that not only very considerable Episcopal men, but Some Presbyterians too, Are so Far from thinking, that Governors requiring men to do an Act which they scruple or suspect the lawfulness of, is a just ground for Separation, that they deny it to be a just ground for non-performance of that Act; and on the contrary assert it men's duty in that case to do the thing commanded. So the French Presbyterian Divines, and Professors At Saumur, (Thebes Salmur. the Summo Controversy. c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pns31 vvb pn31 xx av, cst xx av-j av j np1 n2, p-acp d njp2 av, vbr av av-j p-acp vvg, cst n2 vvg n2 pc-acp vdi dt n1 r-crq pns32 n1 cc vvb dt n1 pp-f, vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1; cc p-acp dt n-jn vvb pn31 ng2 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp vdb dt n1 vvd. av dt np1 j vvz, cc n2 p-acp np1, (np1 np1. dt j n2. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
186 Judice, Sect. 46.) Sane quum demonstrari non potest id quod jubetur aut statuitur repugnare regulae à Deo traditae, acquiescendum esse definitioni non negamus, vel ob hoc ipsum quod sic ab iis qui ordine legitimo constituti sunt definitum est, quos decet & vero simile est esse reliquis prudentiores, & perspicaciores. Judice, Sect. 46.) Sane Whom demonstrari non potest id quod jubetur Or statuitur repugnare regulae à God traditae, acquiescendum esse definitioni non negamus, vel ob hoc ipsum quod sic ab iis qui Order legitimo constituti sunt definitum est, quos Deceit & vero simile est esse reliquis prudentiores, & perspicaciores. fw-la, np1 crd) np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
187 To the same purpose, Baxter in his Disput. of Church-Government, p. 484. As an erroneous judgment will not, says he, excuse us from disobedience to our Governours, To the same purpose, Baxter in his Dispute of Church-Government, p. 484. As an erroneous judgement will not, Says he, excuse us from disobedience to our Governors, p-acp dt d n1, np1 p-acp po31 np1 pp-f n1, n1 crd p-acp dt j n1 vmb xx, vvz pns31, vvb pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
188 so much less will a doubtfulness excuse us. so much less will a doubtfulness excuse us. av av-d av-dc vmb dt n1 vvb pno12. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
189 If upon advising with our Teachers we remain in doubt about the lawfulness of some circumstance of Order — if it may not be dispens'd with without a greater injury to the Church, If upon advising with our Teachers we remain in doubt about the lawfulness of Some circumstance of Order — if it may not be dispensed with without a greater injury to the Church, cs p-acp vvg p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 — cs pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
190 or cause of God, than our Dispensation will countervail, then is it our duty to obey our Teachers, notwithstanding such doubts; or cause of God, than our Dispensation will countervail, then is it our duty to obey our Teachers, notwithstanding such doubts; cc n1 pp-f np1, cs po12 n1 vmb vvi, av vbz pn31 po12 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, c-acp d n2; (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
191 for it being their Office to teach us, it must be our duty to believe them with an Humane Faith, in cases where we have no evidences to the contrary; for it being their Office to teach us, it must be our duty to believe them with an Humane Faith, in cases where we have no evidences to the contrary; p-acp pn31 vbg po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, pn31 vmb vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n2 c-crq pns12 vhb dx n2 p-acp dt n-jn; (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
192 and the duty of obeying them being certain, and the sinfulness of the thing commanded being uncertain, and the duty of obeying them being certain, and the sinfulness of the thing commanded being uncertain, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pno32 vbg j, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn vbg j, (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
193 and unknown, and only suspected, we must go on the surer side. and unknown, and only suspected, we must go on the Surer side. cc j, cc av-j vvn, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt jc n1. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
194 'Tis time now to return to our Apologists, who, I think, have got nothing by tempting me by that Quotation out of Hales, to consult the Author himself; It's time now to return to our Apologists, who, I think, have god nothing by tempting me by that Quotation out of Hales, to consult the Author himself; pn31|vbz n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 ng1, r-crq, pns11 vvb, vhb vvn pix p-acp vvg pno11 p-acp d n1 av pp-f vvz, pc-acp vvi dt n1 px31; (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
195 since the other Dictates which I met with on this occasion in the same Treatise, involve their separated, forbidden, Meetings for publick Worship in Anti-Churches of their own, in the guilt of Schism, and make the worshippers there formal Schismaticks. since the other Dictates which I met with on this occasion in the same Treatise, involve their separated, forbidden, Meetings for public Worship in Anti-Churches of their own, in the guilt of Schism, and make the worshippers there formal Schismatics. c-acp dt n-jn vvz r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt d n1, vvb po32 j-vvn, j-vvn, n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f po32 d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n2 a-acp j n1. (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
196 That some notions in the latter part of this very Pamphlet, contribute very much to the proving those men Schismaticks, whom the former part would excuse from that Crime. That Some notions in the latter part of this very Pamphlet, contribute very much to the proving those men Schismatics, whom the former part would excuse from that Crime. cst d n2 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f d j n1, vvi av av-d p-acp dt vvg d n2 n1, ro-crq dt j n1 vmd vvi p-acp d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
197 For, p. 31. thus we read, It is not all separation or division is Schism, but sinful Division. For, p. 31. thus we read, It is not all separation or division is Schism, but sinful Division. p-acp, n1 crd av pns12 vvb, pn31 vbz xx d n1 cc n1 vbz n1, cc-acp j n1. (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
198 Now the Supreme Authority as National Head, having appointed the Parochial Meetings, and requir'd all the Subjects of the Land to frequent them, Now the Supreme authority as National Head, having appointed the Parochial Meetings, and required all the Subject's of the Land to frequent them, av dt j n1 c-acp j n1, vhg vvn dt j n2, cc vvd d dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
199 and them alone, for the Acknowledging, Glorifying, or National Serving and Worshipping the one only true God, and them alone, for the Acknowledging, Glorifying, or National Serving and Worshipping the one only true God, cc pno32 av-j, p-acp dt vvg, vvg, cc j j-vvg cc vvg dt crd j j np1, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
200 and his Son, whom we have generally receiv'd, and this Worship or Service in the nature of it being intrinsically good, and his Son, whom we have generally received, and this Worship or Service in the nature of it being intrinsically good, cc po31 n1, ro-crq pns12 vhb av-j vvn, cc d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbg av-j j, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
201 and the external Order, such as that of Time, and Place, and the like Circumstances, being properly under his Jurisdiction, it hath seem'd to us hitherto, that unless there was something in that Order and Way prescrib'd which is sinful, and the external Order, such as that of Time, and Place, and the like circumstances, being properly under his Jurisdiction, it hath seemed to us hitherto, that unless there was something in that Order and Way prescribed which is sinful, cc dt j n1, d c-acp d pp-f n1, cc n1, cc dt j n2, vbg av-j p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 av, cst cs a-acp vbds pi p-acp d n1 cc n1 vvn r-crq vbz j, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
202 and that requir'd too as a condition of that Communion, there's no man could refuse his attendance universally on these Parochial Assemblies without the sin of disobedience, and that required too as a condition of that Communion, there's no man could refuse his attendance universally on these Parochial Assemblies without the since of disobedience, cc cst vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 vmd vvi po31 n1 av-j p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
203 and consequently his separation thereby becoming sinful, proves Schism. and consequently his separation thereby becoming sinful, Proves Schism. cc av-j po31 n1 av vvg j, vvz n1. (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
204 But, says he, if the Scene be alter'd, and those separate Assemblies made legal, the Schism in reference to the National Church, upon the same account doth vanish. But, Says he, if the Scene be altered, and those separate Assemblies made Legal, the Schism in Referente to the National Church, upon the same account does vanish. p-acp, vvz pns31, cs dt n1 vbb vvn, cc d j n2 vvd j, dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt d n1 vdz vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
205 Schism is a separation from that Church whereof we ought, or are bound to be Members: Schism is a separation from that Church whereof we ought, or Are bound to be Members: n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 vmd, cc vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2: (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
206 If the Supreme Authority then loose our Obligation to the Parish - Meeting so that we are bound no longer, the Iniquity (we say upon this account) is not to be found, and the Schism gone. If the Supreme authority then lose our Obligation to the Parish - Meeting so that we Are bound no longer, the Iniquity (we say upon this account) is not to be found, and the Schism gone. cs dt j n1 av vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 - n1 av cst pns12 vbr vvn av-dx av-jc, dt n1 (pns12 vvb p-acp d n1) vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt n1 vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
207 From which premises this Conclusion does evidently follow: From which premises this Conclusion does evidently follow: p-acp r-crq n2 d n1 vdz av-j vvi: (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
208 That until the Supreme Authority loosens the Obligation of Parishioners to the Parish-Meeting, they ought and are bound to behave themselves as Members of their respective Parishes, and not to separate from them. That until the Supreme authority loosens the Obligation of Parishioners to the Parish-Meeting, they ought and Are bound to behave themselves as Members of their respective Parishes, and not to separate from them. cst c-acp dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmd cc vbr vvn pc-acp vvi px32 c-acp n2 pp-f po32 j n2, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
209 For if they do 'tis an unlawful separation, that is, 'tis Schism. For if they do it's an unlawful separation, that is, it's Schism. p-acp cs pns32 vdb pn31|vbz dt j n1, cst vbz, pn31|vbz n1. (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
210 He says indeed, that no man could refuse his attendance [ universally ] on Parochial Assemblies without the sin of disobedience: He Says indeed, that no man could refuse his attendance [ universally ] on Parochial Assemblies without the since of disobedience: pns31 vvz av, cst dx n1 vmd vvi po31 n1 [ av-j ] a-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (2) text (DIV1) 39 Image 2
211 To which I say, 1. That however then they who do universally refuse their attendance, which I presume a very great number, To which I say, 1. That however then they who do universally refuse their attendance, which I presume a very great number, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, crd cst c-acp cs pns32 r-crq vdb av-j vvi po32 n1, r-crq pns11 vvb dt j j n1, (2) text (DIV1) 39 Image 2
212 if not much the greater part of Conventicles do, must be accounted Schismaticks by his own Doctrine. 2. If an universal non-attendance on Parish-Assemblies be a sinful separation, if not much the greater part of Conventicles do, must be accounted Schismatics by his own Doctrine. 2. If an universal non-attendance on Parish-Assemblies be a sinful separation, cs xx d dt jc n1 pp-f n2 vdb, vmb vbi vvn n2-jn p-acp po31 d n1. crd cs dt j n1 p-acp n2 vbb dt j n1, (2) text (DIV1) 39 Image 2
213 and consequently Schism, because 'tis a sin of disobedience, then every particular absence, and non-attendance upon them is sinful, and consequently Schism, Because it's a since of disobedience, then every particular absence, and non-attendance upon them is sinful, cc av-j n1, c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av d j n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32 vbz j, (2) text (DIV1) 39 Image 2
214 and consequently Schismatical, because 'tis a sin of disobedience (in Ecclesiastical Matters) against that Authority which requires the Parishioners of this Nation not only frequently but constantly, to attend their own Parish Churches. and consequently Schismatical, Because it's a since of disobedience (in Ecclesiastical Matters) against that authority which requires the Parishioners of this nation not only frequently but constantly, to attend their own Parish Churches. cc av-j j, c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 (p-acp j n2) p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f d n1 xx av-j av-j p-acp av-j, pc-acp vvi po32 d n1 n2. (2) text (DIV1) 39 Image 2
215 Now if being thus press'd, he shall think fit to fly off from his words, Now if being thus pressed, he shall think fit to fly off from his words, av cs n1 av vvn, pns31 vmb vvi j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n2, (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
216 and to say, That if the Supreme Authority requires all the Subjects to frequent the Parochial Meetings, and those only, they who do not frequent them, and to say, That if the Supreme authority requires all the Subject's to frequent the Parochial Meetings, and those only, they who do not frequent them, cc pc-acp vvi, cst cs dt j n1 vvz d dt n2-jn p-acp j dt j n2, cc d av-j, pns32 r-crq vdb xx j pno32, (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
217 but be take themselves to other Assemblies are guilty of such a degree of disobedience as will amount to Schism, but be take themselves to other Assemblies Are guilty of such a degree of disobedience as will amount to Schism, cc-acp vbi vvn px32 p-acp j-jn n2 vbr j pp-f d dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
218 then if any of those Subjects do (but) frequent Conventicles, (though they are not universally there, then if any of those Subject's do (but) frequent Conventicles, (though they Are not universally there, av cs d pp-f d n2-jn vdb (p-acp) j n2, (cs pns32 vbr xx av-j a-acp, (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
219 but are sometimes present at their own Churches ) they must be granted to be Schismaticks; but Are sometime present At their own Churches) they must be granted to be Schismatics; cc-acp vbr av j p-acp po32 d n2) pns32 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi n1; (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
220 and if so, he agrees at last with that Doctor and that Sermon, which he pretends to Answer: and if so, he agrees At last with that Doctor and that Sermon, which he pretends to Answer: cc cs av, pns31 vvz p-acp ord p-acp d n1 cc d n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1: (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
221 In which for ought I observe, the most that Dr. Stillingfleet contends for, is, That all who own our Parish Churches as true Churches, would not either totally, or ordinarily, forbear Communion with them in those things which they judg lawful; In which for ought I observe, the most that Dr. Stillingfleet contends for, is, That all who own our Parish Churches as true Churches, would not either totally, or ordinarily, forbear Communion with them in those things which they judge lawful; p-acp r-crq p-acp pi pns11 vvi, dt av-ds d n1 np1 vvz p-acp, vbz, cst d r-crq d po12 n1 n2 c-acp j n2, vmd xx d av-j, cc av-j, vvb n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vvb j; (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
222 nor proceed to form separate Congregations under other Teachers, and by other Rules than what the establish'd Religion allows, ( p. 20.) whereas (as he complains, p. 22.) Except some very few, scarce any either of the dissenting Preachers or People in London, come ordinarily to the publick Congregations; nor proceed to from separate Congregations under other Teachers, and by other Rules than what the established Religion allows, (p. 20.) whereas (as he complains, p. 22.) Except Some very few, scarce any either of thee dissenting Preachers or People in London, come ordinarily to the public Congregations; ccx vvb p-acp n1 vvi n2 p-acp j-jn n2, cc p-acp j-jn n2 cs q-crq av vvd n1 vvz, (n1 crd) cs (c-acp pns31 vvz, n1 crd) j d av d, av-j d d pp-f pno32 vvg n2 cc n1 p-acp np1, vvb av-j p-acp dt j n2; (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
223 upon which account he charges them with Schism; upon which account he charges them with Schism; p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1; (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
224 in which guilt this very Author does (for ought I see) involve them in this very Pamphlet, which was design'd to vindicate them from that Guilt. in which guilt this very Author does (for ought I see) involve them in this very Pamphlet, which was designed to vindicate them from that Gilded. p-acp r-crq n1 d j n1 vdz (c-acp pi pns11 vvb) vvi pno32 p-acp d j n1, r-crq vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j-vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
225 To which Pamphlet I shall say no more at present, because I have already reply'd to all that part of it in which the Doctor 's Sermon is concern'd: To which Pamphlet I shall say no more At present, Because I have already replied to all that part of it in which the Doctor is Sermon is concerned: p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp j, c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp d cst n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz n1 vbz vvn: (2) text (DIV1) 41 Image 2
226 For the following parts of it which are taken up in Apologizing for their Preachers Non ▪ conformity, and their refusing to comply with those things which are impos'd upon them, to make them Legal Ministers of this Church and Nation, are perfectly alien and impertinent to Dr. Stillingfleet 's Sermon. For the following parts of it which Are taken up in Apologizing for their Preachers Non ▪ conformity, and their refusing to comply with those things which Are imposed upon them, to make them Legal Ministers of this Church and nation, Are perfectly alien and impertinent to Dr. Stillingfleet is Sermon. c-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f pn31 r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 np1 ▪ n1, cc po32 vvg p-acp vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 j n2 pp-f d n1 cc n1, vbr av-j j cc j p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1. (2) text (DIV1) 41 Image 2
227 In the 19th P. whereof he himself professes, that he did not intend to speak of the Terms upon which Persons are to be admitted among us, to the exercise of the Function of the Ministry, In the 19th P. whereof he himself Professes, that he did not intend to speak of the Terms upon which Persons Are to be admitted among us, to the exercise of the Function of the Ministry, p-acp dt ord np1 c-crq pns31 px31 vvz, cst pns31 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 p-acp r-crq n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
228 but of the Terms of Lay-Communion, that is, those which are necessary for all Persons to joyn in our Prayers and Sacraments, but of the Terms of Lay-communion, that is, those which Are necessary for all Persons to join in our Prayers and Sacraments, cc-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cst vbz, d r-crq vbr j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
229 and other Offices of Divine Worship. and other Offices of Divine Worship. cc j-jn n2 pp-f j-jn n1. (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
230 — Some of the most impartial of the Dissenters themselves confessing, That very little is to be said on the behalf of the Peoples separating; — some of the most impartial of the Dissenters themselves confessing, That very little is to be said on the behalf of the Peoples separating; — d pp-f dt av-ds j pp-f dt n2 px32 vvg, cst av j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n-vvg; (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
231 from whom none of those Subscriptions, or Declarations are requir'd, that are requir'd of those that would be Authoriz'd Preachers. from whom none of those Subscriptions, or Declarations Are required, that Are required of those that would be Authorized Preachers. p-acp ro-crq pi pp-f d n2, cc n2 vbr vvn, cst vbr vvn pp-f d cst vmd vbi vvn n2. (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
232 So that the People, says he, are condemn'd in their separation by their own Teachers; So that the People, Says he, Are condemned in their separation by their own Teachers; av cst dt n1, vvz pns31, vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 d n2; (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
233 But how they can preach lawfully to a People who commit a fault in hearing them, the Doctor professes not to understand. But how they can preach lawfully to a People who commit a fault in hearing them, the Doctor Professes not to understand. cc-acp c-crq pns32 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvb dt n1 p-acp vvg pno32, dt n1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
234 An opposite Answer to which one passage of the Doctor 's Sermon would have been more to the purpose, an opposite Answer to which one passage of the Doctor is Sermon would have been more to the purpose, dt j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq crd n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 vmd vhi vbn av-dc p-acp dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
235 than all that these Apologists say for themselves in this Pamphlet. than all that these Apologists say for themselves in this Pamphlet. cs d cst d ng1 vvb p-acp px32 p-acp d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
236 In which they have not been so kind as to assist the Doctor 's Intellectuals in this matter, by making any other Apologies for the Peoples separating, In which they have not been so kind as to assist the Doctor is Intellectuals in this matter, by making any other Apologies for the Peoples separating, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb xx vbn av j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 vbz n2-j p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg d j-jn n2 p-acp dt ng1 n-vvg, (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
237 than what have been already Answer'd; and therefore I have done the Task I undertook in reference to that Sermon; than what have been already Answered; and Therefore I have done the Task I undertook in Referente to that Sermon; cs r-crq vhb vbn av vvd; cc av pns11 vhb vdn dt n1 pns11 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp d n1; (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
238 and shall not (at this time at least) take any notice of the Objections made by this Author, in behalf of their Preachers, to the Reordination, Declaration, and shall not (At this time At least) take any notice of the Objections made by this Author, in behalf of their Preachers, to the Reordination, Declaration, cc vmb xx (p-acp d n1 p-acp ds) vvb d n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt n1, n1, (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
239 and Subscription, requir'd in the Act for Uniformity, nor manifest the Blunders, Falshoods, and Impertinencies contain'd in those Objections. FINIS. and Subscription, required in the Act for Uniformity, nor manifest the Blunders, Falsehoods, and Impertinencies contained in those Objections. FINIS. cc n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, ccx vvi dt vvz, n2, cc n2 vvn p-acp d n2. fw-la. (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2

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