Certain discourses, viz. of Babylon (Rev. 18. 4.) being the present See of Rome (with a sermon of Bishop Bedels upon the same words) of laying on of hands (Heb. 6. 2.) to be an ordained ministry, of the old form of words in ordination, of a set form of prayer : each being the judgment of the late Arch-bishop of Armagh, and Primate of Ireland / published and enlarged by Nicholas Bernard ... : unto which is added a character of Bishop Bedel, and an answer to Mr. Pierces fifth letter concerning the late Primate.
BEDELL, Bishop of Kilmore in Ireland, Anno 1634. Revel. 18. 4. And I heard another voyce from Heaven saying, Come out of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins,
BEDELL, Bishop of Kilmore in Ireland, Anno 1634. Revel. 18. 4. And I herd Another voice from Heaven saying, Come out of her my people, that you be not partakers of her Sins,
THe Censure that Saint Hierome passeth on this Book of the Revelation, Tot Sacramenta quot Ver••, so many Words so many Mysteries, hath often run in my mind,
THe Censure that Saint Jerome passes on this Book of the Revelation, Tot Sacraments quot Ver••, so many Words so many Mysteres, hath often run in my mind,
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Neither have I to my best rememberance, above twice in my whole life chosen any Text out of it to declare out of this place, which resolution I should stil have holden, save that I conceive some extraordinary fitness in this passage for the present occasion of this great meeting:
Neither have I to my best remembrance, above twice in my Whole life chosen any Text out of it to declare out of this place, which resolution I should still have held, save that I conceive Some extraordinary fitness in this passage for the present occasion of this great meeting:
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And first for the Connexion and Declaration of the Sence, you shall be pleased to understand, that in the former Chapter, Saint Iohn is shewed a sight whereat he wondered with great marvel.
And First for the Connexion and Declaration of the Sense, you shall be pleased to understand, that in the former Chapter, Saint John is showed a sighed whereat he wondered with great marvel.
And in the rest of the Chapter the Mystery of the Woman, and the beast that bare her, being largely declared and one thing amongst the rest, that she sitts on seven hills, ) the Conclusion is, That she is the great Citie which raigneth over the Kings of the Earth.
And in the rest of the Chapter the Mystery of the Woman, and the beast that bore her, being largely declared and one thing among the rest, that she sits on seven hills,) the Conclusion is, That she is the great city which Reigneth over the Kings of the Earth.
In this Chapter Saint Iohn proceeds in the same ter, and tells, how he saw first a mighty Angel descending from Heaven and proclaiming the fall of this Babylon, (Verse 2. 3.) and towards the end of the Chapter, to confirm the matter wih a sign, another mighty Angel takes up a Milstone and throwes it into the Sea, with this word with like violence Babylon shall be thrown, and no more be found.
In this Chapter Saint John proceeds in the same ter, and tells, how he saw First a mighty Angel descending from Heaven and proclaiming the fallen of this Babylon, (Verse 2. 3.) and towards the end of the Chapter, to confirm the matter with a Signen, Another mighty Angel Takes up a Millstone and throws it into the Sea, with this word with like violence Babylon shall be thrown, and no more be found.
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In the middest between the Voyces of these two Angels is inserted a long Speech, uttered also by a Voyce from Heaven, begining at this fourth Verse which I have now read and extending to the twenty ninth, partly admonishing Gods People to come out of this Babylon in time, partly describing her pride and security going before her destruction, partly bringing in as it were the Funeral Song, that is, sung for her by her followers and Lovers partly exhorting Heaven with those that dwell therein to rejoyce at her ruine.
In the midst between the Voices of these two Angels is inserted a long Speech, uttered also by a Voice from Heaven, beginning At this fourth Verse which I have now read and extending to the twenty ninth, partly admonishing God's People to come out of this Babylon in time, partly describing her pride and security going before her destruction, partly bringing in as it were the Funeral Song, that is, sung for her by her followers and Lovers partly exhorting Heaven with those that dwell therein to rejoice At her ruin.
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This is the Order now for the meaning of the words, that shall appeare best by resolving three Questions. 1. Whose this Voyce is? 2. To whom it speaks? And 3. What? We need not be long to seek Who it is that speaks;
This is the Order now for the meaning of the words, that shall appear best by resolving three Questions. 1. Whose this Voice is? 2. To whom it speaks? And 3. What? We need not be long to seek Who it is that speaks;
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and the interest that he challengeth in those that are spoken to, calling them My People, sheweth plainly (to use the words of our blessed Authour in his speech to Peter at the Sea of Tiberias) It is the Lord.
and the Interest that he Challengeth in those that Are spoken to, calling them My People, shows plainly (to use the words of our blessed Author in his speech to Peter At the Sea of Tiberias) It is the Lord.
And albeit those relations between the Lord and his People are often mentioned in Scripture, without any restraint to any one person in the blessed Trinity,
And albeit those relations between the Lord and his People Are often mentioned in Scripture, without any restraint to any one person in the blessed Trinity,
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yet because he that here speaks telleth of the Lord Gods judgeing the great Citie, Verse the 8. As of another and third person, Strong is the Lord God that judgeth her.
yet Because he that Here speaks Telleth of the Lord God's judging the great city, Verse the 8. As of Another and third person, Strong is the Lord God that Judgeth her.
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We see the speaker, now who are spoken unto Christs People: There is no doubt, but in some Sense all the World are Christs People, His Inberitance, his Possession.
We see the speaker, now who Are spoken unto Christ People: There is no doubt, but in Some Sense all the World Are Christ People, His Inheritance, his Possession.
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And so much is often expres•y expressed, But yet the Scripture in many places intimateth, that this phrase restraineth from the World to some particular and choice people, namely Israel, The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a speciall people unto himselfe above all People that are upon the face of the Earth.
And so much is often expres•y expressed, But yet the Scripture in many places intimateth, that this phrase restraineth from the World to Some particular and choice people, namely Israel, The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself above all People that Are upon the face of the Earth.
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So Chapter 10. The Lords portion is his People, Jacob the lot of his Inheritance; Ye shall be my peculiar Treasure above all People, though all the Earth be mine.
So Chapter 10. The lords portion is his People, Jacob the lot of his Inheritance; You shall be my peculiar Treasure above all People, though all the Earth be mine.
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yet even amongst these there is some time a difference put, for all that are of Israel are not counted Gods People, to some of them it is said, Hear the Word of the Lord ye Rulers of Sodome, give ear ye People of Gomorah:
yet even among these there is Some time a difference put, for all that Are of Israel Are not counted God's People, to Some of them it is said, Hear the Word of the Lord you Rulers of Sodom, give ear you People of Gomorrah:
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And for an upbraiding of their continual rebellions against the Lord, the Prophet Hosea is bidden to name one of his sons, Lo-mmi, ye are not my people;
And for an upbraiding of their continual rebellions against the Lord, the Prophet Hosea is bidden to name one of his Sons, loomie, you Are not my people;
sometimes those that he hath foreknown, and that are within the grace of the Covenant; God hath not cast away his People whom he foreknew according to that:
sometime those that he hath foreknown, and that Are within the grace of the Covenant; God hath not cast away his People whom he foreknew according to that:
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And these are those here most properly spoken unto, as appears, because the Motives here used the fear of partaking in sinne and punishment, most properly work upon these, besides these being oppressed & holden in Captivity by the mystical Babylon here spoken of are in the 6. Verse Exhorted to cry her quittance in the same words almost which the ancient Church of Israel useth concerning the old Babel: O Daughter of Babylon which art to be destroyed, happy shall he be that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
And these Are those Here most properly spoken unto, as appears, Because the Motives Here used the Fear of partaking in sin and punishment, most properly work upon these, beside these being oppressed & held in Captivity by the mystical Babylon Here spoken of Are in the 6. Verse Exhorted to cry her quittance in the same words almost which the ancient Church of Israel uses Concerning the old Babel: Oh Daughter of Babylon which art to be destroyed, happy shall he be that Rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
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That is doubtlesse out of Babylon, before proclaimed, to be fallen that is after the Prophetical phrase certainly to fall; Babel is fallen, is fallen whence this form is borrowed.
That is doubtless out of Babylon, before proclaimed, to be fallen that is After the Prophetical phrase Certainly to fallen; Babel is fallen, is fallen whence this from is borrowed.
That Babel was a City in Chaldea, standing by the River Euphrates, where by the occasion of the presumptious Tower, the Languages of Mankinde were confounded, Genesis 11. 10. The first seate of Nymrods Tyranny, Chapter 10. 10. Nebuchadnezer the King thereof carried thither Captive, Iehoiakim and with him Daniel and his companions, together with the vessels of the House of God;
That Babel was a city in Chaldea, standing by the River Euphrates, where by the occasion of the presumptuous Tower, the Languages of Mankind were confounded, Genesis 11. 10. The First seat of Nimrods Tyranny, Chapter 10. 10. Nebuchadnezzar the King thereof carried thither Captive, Jehoiakim and with him daniel and his Sodales, together with the vessels of the House of God;
and the whole people in a manner carried out of their own land to the same place of Babel, where they continued seventy years unto the overthrow of the Babylonian Monarchy by Cyrus.
and the Whole people in a manner carried out of their own land to the same place of Babel, where they continued seventy Years unto the overthrow of the Babylonian Monarchy by Cyrus.
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The Prophets Isay and Jeremiah, foretel the ruine of this Babel, and delivering of Gods People from her Tyranny, whom they exhort upon her fall to returne into their own land:
The prophets Saiah and Jeremiah, foretell the ruin of this Babel, and delivering of God's People from her Tyranny, whom they exhort upon her fallen to return into their own land:
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Hence is this forme taken, and this whole Chapter is compiled of little else, but the phrases of the Prophets touching Babel and Tyrus as the diligent reader by comparing the concording places may easily perceive:
Hence is this Form taken, and this Whole Chapter is compiled of little Else, but the phrases of the prophets touching Babel and Tyre as the diligent reader by comparing the concording places may Easily perceive:
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This Exhortation to leave Babylon, is, Depart ye, Depart ye goe out from thence, remove out of the middest of Babylon, and goe forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, flee out of the middest of Babylon, and deliver every man his Soul, be not cut off in her iniquitie for sake her,
This Exhortation to leave Babylon, is, Depart you, Depart you go out from thence, remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his Soul, be not Cut off in her iniquity for sake her,
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and shall see no sorrow, is taken out of Isaiah 47. 7, 8. The wayling of the Merchants of this Babel, and the store and preciousnesse of her Merchandize is borrowed from the like Description of the Costlyness of Tyrus, Ezekiel 27. The inrecoverable ruine of this Babel shewed in the end of this Chapter, by the signe of a great Milstone cast into the Sea, is taken out of Ier. 51. Where the Prophesie of that it self against Babel, is appointed to be bound to a Milstone, and cast into the river Euphrates, which ran through the old Babell, with this word.
and shall see no sorrow, is taken out of Isaiah 47. 7, 8. The wailing of the Merchant's of this Babel, and the store and preciousness of her Merchandise is borrowed from the like Description of the costliness of Tyre, Ezekielem 27. The inrecoverable ruin of this Babel showed in the end of this Chapter, by the Signen of a great Millstone cast into the Sea, is taken out of Jeremiah 51. Where the Prophesy of that it self against Babel, is appointed to be bound to a Millstone, and cast into the river Euphrates, which ran through the old Babel, with this word.
These Prophecies were accordingly accomplished, as you may see in Daniel, for she is related in a great Feast made by Belshazzar to a thousand of his Lords (wherein he would needs bring forth the Vessels of Gods House for his Nobles and Concubines to quaff in.) God wrote his Doom with a hand upon the wall of his Banquetting-house,
These Prophecies were accordingly accomplished, as you may see in daniel, for she is related in a great Feast made by Belshazzar to a thousand of his lords (wherein he would needs bring forth the Vessels of God's House for his Nobles and Concubines to quaff in.) God wrote his Doom with a hand upon the wall of his Banqueting house,
But this is the literal Babel, whereunto there is a reference in this Text, What now is the Mystical Babylon which here Gods People are bidden to leave.
But this is the literal Babel, whereunto there is a Referente in this Text, What now is the Mystical Babylon which Here God's People Are bidden to leave.
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for as he shewes out of Tertullian, Look as old Babylon was the head of that Empire, whose King persecuted and lead into captivity, the People of God, so did Rome then:
for as he shows out of Tertullian, Look as old Babylon was the head of that Empire, whose King persecuted and led into captivity, the People of God, so did Room then:
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This is not onely Bellarmines judgement, but Salmeron, Viegas, and others of that side that Babylon is Rome. They do well to yield to the clear evidence of truth so clear in deed as it would be too shameful impudence to deny it;
This is not only Bellarmines judgement, but Salmeron, Viegas, and Others of that side that Babylon is Room. They do well to yield to the clear evidence of truth so clear in deed as it would be too shameful impudence to deny it;
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For what City was there which in Saint Iohns time could have the addition of great, but onely Rome, or did rule over the Kings of the earth, or (to omit all other Arguments was seated on seven hills: Septemque una sibi muro cirnundedit arces;
For what city was there which in Saint Iohns time could have the addition of great, but only Room, or did Rule over the Kings of the earth, or (to omit all other Arguments was seated on seven hills: Septemque una sibi muro cirnundedit arces;
It may be said Constantinople also is set on seven hills and not unfitly, for it was built in Emulation of Rome called new Rome, but not till some Ages after Saint Iohns time, we need not spend more words in a plam matter having our Adversaries own Confession, Babylon is Rome, and old Rome; yea saith Bellarmine, Heathen Rome persecuting Rome:
It may be said Constantinople also is Set on seven hills and not unfitly, for it was built in Emulation of Room called new Room, but not till Some Ages After Saint Iohns time, we need not spend more words in a plam matter having our Adversaries own Confessi, Babylon is Room, and old Room; yea Says Bellarmine, Heathen Room persecuting Room:
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Hear I be•eech you, (Right Honourable and beloved) to observe well, not what Isay, but what Saint Iohn, what the Angels, what our Lord Iesus Christ himselfe doe tell and relate in this Chapter, touching the fall of this Babel or Rome. It is confessed;
Hear I be•eech you, (Right Honourable and Beloved) to observe well, not what Saiah, but what Saint John, what the Angels, what our Lord Iesus christ himself doe tell and relate in this Chapter, touching the fallen of this Babel or Room. It is confessed;
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and consequenty thenceforth it is become An habitation of Devils, the hold of every foul spirit and a Cage of every unclean and hateful bird, for these are by the Angel conjoyned with the fall thereof in the 2 Verse, will Bellarmine and his fellowes now confess this to be so ▪ I trow not.
and consequenty thenceforth it is become an habitation of Devils, the hold of every foul Spirit and a Cage of every unclean and hateful bird, for these Are by the Angel conjoined with the fallen thereof in the 2 Verse, will Bellarmine and his Fellows now confess this to be so ▪ I trow not.
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But because it may be some body else will, that we may speak not only to the men, but to the matter. Observe that the ruine of Babylon here spoken of, is so described as to be sudden in one day, in one houre: her desolation is not only without recoverie, but even Consolation, like to the throwing of a stone into the Sea, so as neither Musick, nor Minstrel, nor the sound of a Quern, or any Crafts-man, nor the voyce of a Bridegroome, or a Bride, nor light of a Candel shall be found in her any more, This cannot agree with the Conversion, or the Subversion of heathen Rome, for all these things are yet left now to be found there;
But Because it may be Some body Else will, that we may speak not only to the men, but to the matter. Observe that the ruin of Babylon Here spoken of, is so described as to be sudden in one day, in one hour: her desolation is not only without recovery, but even Consolation, like to the throwing of a stone into the Sea, so as neither Music, nor Minstrel, nor the found of a Quern, or any Craftsman, nor the voice of a Bridegroom, or a Bride, nor Light of a Candle shall be found in her any more, This cannot agree with the Conversion, or the Subversion of heathen Room, for all these things Are yet left now to be found there;
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and if men will not wilfully shut their eyes, they must (me thinkes) needs see that this Desolation did not then come upon Rome, nor is yet come upon her,
and if men will not wilfully shut their eyes, they must (me thinks) needs see that this Desolation did not then come upon Room, nor is yet come upon her,
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when (as Saint Iohn saith in this and the former Chapter) It shall revolt from the Bishop of Rome, and from the Faith (as he saith) a little before Antichrists coming,
when (as Saint John Says in this and the former Chapter) It shall revolt from the Bishop of Rome, and from the Faith (as he Says) a little before Antichrists coming,
and then by the ten Kings mentioned in the former Chapter (who had given their Kingdomes unto her;) shall she be ruined and burnt, &c In this Exposition, the revolt that he tells of from the Obedience of the See of Rome, is a Fancy of his own,
and then by the ten Kings mentioned in the former Chapter (who had given their Kingdoms unto her;) shall she be ruined and burned, etc. In this Exposition, the revolt that he tells of from the obedience of the See of Room, is a Fancy of his own,
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and hath not the least ground in St. Iohns Vision, That the revolt from the Faith, whereof the Apostle Paul speaks, (2 Thessalonians 2.) is the very Apostacy of Antichrist the man of sinne, and sonne of perdition, that Rome in Antichrists time shall be secure, and account her self to sit as a Queen,
and hath not the least ground in Saint Iohns Vision, That the revolt from the Faith, whereof the Apostle Paul speaks, (2 Thessalonians 2.) is the very Apostasy of Antichrist the man of sin, and son of perdition, that Room in Antichrists time shall be secure, and account her self to fit as a Queen,
But that which befell the Iewes in the looking for the Kingdome of Christ when it was already among them, happeneth to Viegas and those of his side, They fondly look for Antichrist the last head of the beast, whereupon the Babylonian Harlot sitteth above a thousand yeares after all the former,
But that which befell the Iewes in the looking for the Kingdom of christ when it was already among them, Happeneth to Viegas and those of his side, They fondly look for Antichrist the last head of the beast, whereupon the Babylonian Harlot Sitteth above a thousand Years After all the former,
and consider not that this beast is one Principality under divers forms of Government, whereof five being fallen in Saint Iohns time, one then in being, and the other to endure, a short space.
and Consider not that this beast is one Principality under diverse forms of Government, whereof five being fallen in Saint Iohns time, one then in being, and the other to endure, a short Molle.
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To make this short space a thousand years, or else to put in so many years of the Popes government over Rome before Antichrist come, who shall forsooth revolt from his Obedience:
To make this short Molle a thousand Years, or Else to put in so many Years of the Popes government over Room before Antichrist come, who shall forsooth revolt from his obedience:
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It seemes rather the dream of a waking man then to hold any likelyhood of Truth, Howsoever it resteth even by Vi•gas consent (notwithstanding his cunning combination of two states of Rome, that under Paganisme, and that under Antichrist, with a thousand years between) that Rome must have continued Christian for sundery Ages before her Desolation,
It seems rather the dream of a waking man then to hold any likelihood of Truth, Howsoever it rests even by Vi•gas consent (notwithstanding his cunning combination of two states of Room, that under Paganism, and that under Antichrist, with a thousand Years between) that Room must have continued Christian for sundry Ages before her Desolation,
and for ought doth yet appear the present Monarchy which she claims to exercise over the Christian World, is the Mystical Babylon out of which Gods People are called.
and for ought does yet appear the present Monarchy which she claims to exercise over the Christian World, is the Mystical Babylon out of which God's People Are called.
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For the better clearing whereof, let us consider the Description that is made of this Babylon, by the Angels and our Saviour Christ himself more distinctly, to see whether it doe agree to the present estate of Rome or no:
For the better clearing whereof, let us Consider the Description that is made of this Babylon, by the Angels and our Saviour christ himself more distinctly, to see whither it do agree to the present estate of Room or no:
The Angel tells Iohn in the last Verse of the former Chapter, The woman which thou sawest is the great City which reigneth over the Kings of the Earth, and before (Verse 5.) upon her forehead is a name written, Mysterie Babylon the great. Touching this greatness I may spare my pains to speak much, there is a learned Book of Iustus Lipsius which he intitles Admiranda, marvells, touching the greatness of Rome, not long after in concurrence thereto, there was another made by Thomas Stapleton our Countreyman Professour at Lovaine, which he intitles Vere admiranda, Marvels indeed, touching the greatness of the Church of Rome, wherein by comparison he indeavours to shew that for largeness of Extent, strength and power over Princes themselves, honour yielded unto it, the greatness and magnificence of the Romane Church doth far surpass the Roman Empire.
The Angel tells John in the last Verse of the former Chapter, The woman which thou Sawest is the great city which Reigneth over the Kings of the Earth, and before (Verse 5.) upon her forehead is a name written, Mystery Babylon the great. Touching this greatness I may spare my pains to speak much, there is a learned Book of Justus Lipsius which he entitles Admiranda, marvels, touching the greatness of Room, not long After in concurrence thereto, there was Another made by Thomas Stapleton our Countryman Professor At Louvain, which he entitles Vere Admiranda, Marvels indeed, touching the greatness of the Church of Rome, wherein by comparison he endeavours to show that for largeness of Extent, strength and power over Princes themselves, honour yielded unto it, the greatness and magnificence of the Roman Church does Far surpass the Roman Empire.
These two books were both printed together, and set forth at Rome against the year of Jubilee, 1600. as if the Papacy laboured to carry in her forehead the name Great Babylon;
These two books were both printed together, and Set forth At Room against the year of Jubilee, 1600. as if the Papacy laboured to carry in her forehead the name Great Babylon;
For the reigning over the Kings of the Earth by this great City, (which is another point of the Angels description.) It is true that heathen Rome had anciently in the borders and confines of the state, sundry Kings that held their Kingdomes of her, Such were the Herods, Aretas and Agrippa mentioned in the New Testament;
For the reigning over the Kings of the Earth by this great city, (which is Another point of the Angels description.) It is true that heathen Room had anciently in the borders and confines of the state, sundry Kings that held their Kingdoms of her, Such were the Herods, Aretas and Agrippa mentioned in the New Testament;
but these were neither in number nor dignity, nor in the absoluten•ss of their subjection to be compared with those that the now Rome reigneth over: And no great marvel if the Roman Emperour armed with thirty or fourty Legions had many Kings at command ( saith Stapleton) but that the Pope being altogether unarmed, should give Lawes to the Kings of the Earth:
but these were neither in number nor dignity, nor in the absoluten•ss of their subjection to be compared with those that the now Room Reigneth over: And no great marvel if the Roman Emperor armed with thirty or fourty Legions had many Kings At command (Says Stapleton) but that the Pope being altogether unarmed, should give Laws to the Kings of the Earth:
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and either advance them to their Kingdomes, or depose them, who would not account worthy of great marvel? true, but the Angel shewes us the true reason, the ten hornes which thou sawest are ten Kings which have received no Kingdome as yet but receive power,
and either advance them to their Kingdoms, or depose them, who would not account worthy of great marvel? true, but the Angel shows us the true reason, the ten horns which thou Sawest Are ten Kings which have received not Kingdom as yet but receive power,
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And one of those (which is extant in Print, as great a Monarch as any the Christian World hath ) Offers himself and all his Kingdomes, his Seas, Firm lands, Islands, Armes, Forces, Treasures, Ships, Armies, whatsoever he is, whatsoever he hath, whatsoever he is able to doe;
And one of those (which is extant in Print, as great a Monarch as any the Christian World hath) Offers himself and all his Kingdoms, his Seas, Firm Lands, Islands, Arms, Forces, Treasures, Ships, Armies, whatsoever he is, whatsoever he hath, whatsoever he is able to do;
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he acknowledgeth and confesseth him to be the true Vicar of Christ our Saviour on Earth, the successour of Peter the Apostle, in that See, the head of the Vniversal Church, the Provost, Parent,
he acknowledgeth and Confesses him to be the true Vicar of christ our Saviour on Earth, the successor of Peter the Apostle, in that See, the head of the Universal Church, the Provost, Parent,
and Pastor of all Christians, praying him and humbly beseeching him that he would receive all whatsoever be hath offered to the profit & defence of the Church into his P•otection and Patronage:
and Pastor of all Christians, praying him and humbly beseeching him that he would receive all whatsoever be hath offered to the profit & defence of the Church into his P•otection and Patronage:
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It is true that Nero accounted it for his highest Glory to have set the Crown upon Tiridates the King of the Armenians head in the City of Rome, with great state and pomp.
It is true that Nero accounted it for his highest Glory to have Set the Crown upon Tiridates the King of the Armenians head in the city of Room, with great state and pomp.
and how other Popes conferred to others a great many other Kingdomes: One thing he forgets that neither Nero nor any other Emperour of old Rome ever Crowned any with his feet,
and how other Popes conferred to Others a great many other Kingdoms: One thing he forgets that neither Nero nor any other Emperor of old Room ever Crowned any with his feet,
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And that we may not spend more time in proving that the present Papal Rome reigneth over the Kings of the Earth, the Merchants of Babylon are now resolved That all the Kingdomes of the Earth are the Popes, insomuch that the best Title that any Prince can have to his Crown is, Dei & Apostolicae sedis gratia, by the grace of God, and Apostolick See.
And that we may not spend more time in proving that the present Papal Rome Reigneth over the Kings of the Earth, the Merchant's of Babylon Are now resolved That all the Kingdoms of the Earth Are the Popes, insomuch that the best Title that any Prince can have to his Crown is, Dei & Apostolic sedis Gratia, by the grace of God, and Apostolic See.
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And Cardinal Bellarmine recognizing his works retracts that which might seem to Cross this title about the Popes dividing the new world to the Portugals and Spaniards: And tempers that which he had said that Christ himselfe whose Vicar the Pope is, had no temporal Kingdome, and lastly, asserts more roundly, contrary to his former opinion ▪ viz. That the Church may deprive infidels of their Dominion which they have over the Faithfull,
And Cardinal Bellarmine recognizing his works retracts that which might seem to Cross this title about the Popes dividing the new world to the Portugals and Spanish: And tempers that which he had said that christ himself whose Vicar the Pope is, had no temporal Kingdom, and lastly, asserts more roundly, contrary to his former opinion ▪ viz. That the Church may deprive Infidels of their Dominion which they have over the Faithful,
I shall not need to call to rememberance here what Faith or infidelity is at this day in the Roman Language when Paul the Fift, teacheth the Catholickes that they cannot take the Oath of Fidelity ( salva fide Catholica ) with safety of the Catholick Faith;
I shall not need to call to remembrance Here what Faith or infidelity is At this day in the Roman Language when Paul the Fift, Teaches the Catholics that they cannot take the Oath of Fidis (Salva fide Catholica) with safety of the Catholic Faith;
which shewes, that if the Pope may deprive infidels of their Dominions, how much more such as are Christians, being thereby more under the verge of his Authority, concerning the Popes ruling over the Kings of the Earth, this may suffice.
which shows, that if the Pope may deprive Infidels of their Dominions, how much more such as Are Christians, being thereby more under the verge of his authority, Concerning the Popes ruling over the Kings of the Earth, this may suffice.
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The Angel which in the begining of this Chapter proclaimeth the fall of Babylon, saith that all Nations have drunke of the wine of the wrath of her Fornication,
The Angel which in the beginning of this Chapter proclaims the fallen of Babylon, Says that all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her Fornication,
And so Chapter 14. 8. This seems to be a Declaration of the liquor contained in the golden Cup which she hath in her hand full of •bominations and unclean Fornications, And in this Chapter Verse 23. by thy Sorceries were all Nations deceived;
And so Chapter 14. 8. This seems to be a Declaration of the liquour contained in the golden Cup which she hath in her hand full of •bominations and unclean Fornications, And in this Chapter Verse 23. by thy Sorceries were all nations deceived;
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How to declare this of Heathen Rome I cannot well tell, unless it were that by benefits, favours and shew of honor, Kings and Provinces were alured to bear the Romane yoak,
How to declare this of Heathen Room I cannot well tell, unless it were that by benefits, favours and show of honour, Kings and Provinces were allured to bear the Roman yoke,
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and conform themselves to Rome, but for Papal Rome the matter is more easie, for under the pretence of religious Holiness, and Spiritual profit, the blessing of Almighty God,
and conform themselves to Room, but for Papal Room the matter is more easy, for under the pretence of religious Holiness, and Spiritual profit, the blessing of Almighty God,
And the Apostolical Sees, Exemptions, Dispensaons, Pardons, Faculties, Indulgences, Iubilees, inlarging of souls out of Purgatory, she hath brought all sorts to her love and lure, Princes and great men, finding how needful her favour is for dispensing with some disadvantagious Oaths or incestuous marriages, or a soldering some crackt title to some signory, have been in Emulation and jealousie one with another about her love,
And the Apostolical Sees, Exemptions, Dispensations, Pardons, Faculties, Indulgences, Jubilees, enlarging of Souls out of Purgatory, she hath brought all sorts to her love and lure, Princes and great men, finding how needful her favour is for dispensing with Some disadvantageous Oaths or incestuous marriages, or a soldering Some cracked title to Some signory, have been in Emulation and jealousy one with Another about her love,
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and contented their subjects should flatter her and be seduced by her, so as at length she hath brought them to believe (at least to make profession that they believe) She cannot deceive them though she would never so fain, Volens Nolens errare non potest.
and contented their subject's should flatter her and be seduced by her, so as At length she hath brought them to believe (At least to make profession that they believe) She cannot deceive them though she would never so fain, Volens Nolens errare non potest.
were it likely, were it possible, that she should perswade Christians to be content not to hear Christs Voice, speaking in his Word, not to receive the Holy Sacrament of his body and blood whole and intire though he so gave it;
were it likely, were it possible, that she should persuade Christians to be content not to hear Christ Voice, speaking in his Word, not to receive the Holy Sacrament of his body and blood Whole and entire though he so gave it;
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and the Church for many Ages so kept it, Not to pray with understanding in a known tongue not to take the ten Commandements as God pronounced and wrote them twice with his owne finger,
and the Church for many Ages so kept it, Not to pray with understanding in a known tongue not to take the ten commandments as God pronounced and wrote them twice with his own finger,
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were it not for this cup of Errour, could she have ever perswaded that she can dissolve the bonds of fe•lty betwixt Subject and Prince, depose and denounce Kings;
were it not for this cup of Error, could she have ever persuaded that she can dissolve the bonds of fe•lty betwixt Subject and Prince, depose and denounce Kings;
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and warrant their Subjects to kill them, and had she not first with this cup of Sorcery transformed men into beasts, could she have found any that would have adventured to execute these her ungodly and wicked designs?
and warrant their Subject's to kill them, and had she not First with this cup of Sorcery transformed men into beasts, could she have found any that would have adventured to execute these her ungodly and wicked designs?
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Here by the way let me tell you of an old Babylonian trick, by which especially, the Westerne Babylon hath conveyed this cup of Errour into the hands of all Nations.
Here by the Way let me tell you of an old Babylonian trick, by which especially, the Western Babylon hath conveyed this cup of Error into the hands of all nations.
Thus were Daniel and his fellowes used, and had other name, and education given them that they might forget their own, (though Gods special Grace in them went beyond the p•llicy of Babylon. ) Such and worse hath been and is the practice of new Babylon in drawing younger Brothers of great houses and good wits to Rome and Romish Colledges and Seminaries, some of their names changed;
Thus were daniel and his Fellows used, and had other name, and education given them that they might forget their own, (though God's special Grace in them went beyond the p•llicy of Babylon.) Such and Worse hath been and is the practice of new Babylon in drawing younger Brother's of great houses and good wits to Room and Romish Colleges and Seminaries, Some of their names changed;
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render the reason of their careful advertising the King of his interest, viz. that because they were salted with the salt of the Palace it was not meet for them to see the Kings damage:
render the reason of their careful advertising the King of his Interest, viz. that Because they were salted with the salt of the Palace it was not meet for them to see the Kings damage:
nor •re any sorrow, &c. It would require a long time to recite the Prov•rbs and by words only, which have been cast up and down, concerning the wantonness and uncleanness of Rome, since she came to be the seat of the Popes Court, and how she hath drawn to her self,
nor •re any sorrow, etc. It would require a long time to recite the Prov•rbs and by words only, which have been cast up and down, Concerning the wantonness and uncleanness of Room, since she Come to be the seat of the Popes Court, and how she hath drawn to her self,
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for the Boast of sitting as a Queen, consider her maximes; viz. The Church of Rome is the Mistress and Teacher of all Churches, without spot or wrinckle, and it is necessarie to salvation to every humane Creature to be under the Bishop of Rome, that no man may judge him nor say unto him Domine cut itafacias. If any man have a desire to see the vaunts of Rome. in this kind let him be pleased, to view the image of the Man of •in, exalting himself in the Temple of God, as it is drawn by Master Fox in the end of the former Tome of his Acts and Monuments Ecclesiastical, out of the Popes own Decrees and Decretals;
for the Boast of sitting as a Queen, Consider her maxims; viz. The Church of Room is the Mistress and Teacher of all Churches, without spot or wrinkle, and it is necessary to salvation to every humane Creature to be under the Bishop of Rome, that no man may judge him nor say unto him Domine Cut itafacias. If any man have a desire to see the vaunts of Room. in this kind let him be pleased, to view the image of the Man of •in, exalting himself in the Temple of God, as it is drawn by Master Fox in the end of the former Tome of his Acts and Monuments Ecclesiastical, out of the Popes own Decrees and Decretals;
And if any make scruple to look on that Book, let him see Bellarmine undertaking that the Pope intending to teach the whole Church can in no case erre in things appertaining to Faith;
And if any make scruple to look on that Book, let him see Bellarmine undertaking that the Pope intending to teach the Whole Church can in no case err in things appertaining to Faith;
One point more rests in the speech of the last Angel concerning Babylon in this Chapter, Verse the last, That in her was found the bloud of the Prophets,
One point more rests in the speech of the last Angel Concerning Babylon in this Chapter, Verse the last, That in her was found the blood of the prophets,
And although Bellarmine would draw the Text another way to Ierusalem ) that this is the great City, where the bodies of two witnesses shall lie unburied, where also the Lord was Crucified, since in the Romane Empire, and by a Romane Deputy, and to a Romane Death, our Lord was put,
And although Bellarmine would draw the Text Another Way to Ierusalem) that this is the great city, where the bodies of two Witnesses shall lie unburied, where also the Lord was crucified, since in the Roman Empire, and by a Roman Deputy, and to a Roman Death, our Lord was put,
Let Histories be turned, and an exact account taken, how many thousands (otherwise good Christians ) have been slain and massacred merely for his pleasure sake,
Let Histories be turned, and an exact account taken, how many thousands (otherwise good Christians) have been slave and massacred merely for his pleasure sake,
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I think it will very evidently appeare that they are imcomparably more then all those that suffered Martyrdome for the Christian Religion under Heathen Romes persecution. To omit those whom as an Imperious Harlot she hath caused to be killed for calling her name in question.
I think it will very evidently appear that they Are imcomparably more then all those that suffered Martyrdom for the Christian Religion under Heathen Romes persecution. To omit those whom as an Imperious Harlot she hath caused to be killed for calling her name in question.
Thus you see the Description of Babylon doth no lesse agree to the present, then the old Heathen Rome, the great City, her command over the Kings of the Earth;
Thus you see the Description of Babylon does not less agree to the present, then the old Heathen Room, the great city, her command over the Kings of the Earth;
Her inchanting Cup, Her wantonness and delicacy, Her arrogancy and pride: Lastly, that bloudy and bloud thirsty Cruelty against the worshippers of Christ, exercised by her,
Her enchanting Cup, Her wantonness and delicacy, Her arrogance and pride: Lastly, that bloody and blood thirsty Cruelty against the worshippers of christ, exercised by her,
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and partly Antichristan, as revolted from the Pope, with a gap of a thousand years between (as Viegas divineth) And the Character that the Holy Ghost sets upon Babylon doth no lesse,
and partly Antichristian, as revolted from the Pope, with a gap of a thousand Years between (as Viegas divineth) And the Character that the Holy Ghost sets upon Babylon does not less,
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but rather more agree to the present Pontifical Rome, then to the old Imperial. It is the falsely termed Christian, indeed the Antichristian Rome, which is the Babylon, out of which Gods People are called.
but rather more agree to the present Pontifical Room, then to the old Imperial. It is the falsely termed Christian, indeed the Antichristian Room, which is the Babylon, out of which God's People Are called.
And the rather because this great City is spiritually called Sodo• and Egypt: now such was the departure of Lott out of Sodome and Israel out of Egypt.
And the rather Because this great city is spiritually called Sodo• and Egypt: now such was the departure of Lott out of Sodom and Israel out of Egypt.
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It is true that by Cyrus his Edict Gods people were permitted to return into their own Countrey to the place where the Lords worship was then fixed; Now there is no such place specially appointed,
It is true that by Cyrus his Edict God's people were permitted to return into their own Country to the place where the lords worship was then fixed; Now there is no such place specially appointed,
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even by the consideration of the Holy vessels of the Lord which they carried with them out of Babylon. The reason which confirms this charge of going out of Babylon, is drawn from the danger of participation in her sins, and in her Plagues, that is, blowes, stripes, punishments, which are not onely those mentioned in the 8 Verse, Death, Mourning, Famine, Fire, but as in the 14. Chapter (where the same Proclamation is made of her fall which is here) the drinking of the hot and unalaid wine of Gods vengeance, and to be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the Holy Angels, and the Lamb, and the smoak of their torments shall ascend for ever and ever.
even by the consideration of the Holy vessels of the Lord which they carried with them out of Babylon. The reason which confirms this charge of going out of Babylon, is drawn from the danger of participation in her Sins, and in her Plagues, that is, blows, stripes, punishments, which Are not only those mentioned in the 8 Verse, Death, Mourning, Famine, Fire, but as in the 14. Chapter (where the same Proclamation is made of her fallen which is Here) the drinking of the hight and unalaid wine of God's vengeance, and to be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the Holy Angels, and the Lamb, and the smoke of their torments shall ascend for ever and ever.
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We have thus descussed the meaning of this Scripture, which being all laid together is this, Saint Iohn hears our Lord Iesus Christ admonishing from Heaven his faithful people to come out of the obedience of Romish, Popish Babylon, least partaking with her in her sins, they receive also of her stripes and punishments, both Temporall and Eternal.
We have thus descussed the meaning of this Scripture, which being all laid together is this, Saint John hears our Lord Iesus christ admonishing from Heaven his faithful people to come out of the Obedience of Romish, Popish Babylon, least partaking with her in her Sins, they receive also of her stripes and punishments, both Temporal and Eternal.
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Here concerning the person of the speaker mentioned in this first place, and that circumstance, that he speaks from Heaven, I will for the present say no more,
Here Concerning the person of the speaker mentioned in this First place, and that circumstance, that he speaks from Heaven, I will for the present say no more,
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Wherein observe first, he call •is people to come out of Babylon,) a plain Argument that there are many not onely good Moral and Civil honest men there,
Wherein observe First, he call •is people to come out of Babylon,) a plain Argument that there Are many not only good Moral and Civil honest men there,
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though as yet they cannot hear this Voyce of Christ calling out of Babylon; besides this there is publication of the tenure of the Covenant of Grace to such as are of years,
though as yet they cannot hear this Voice of christ calling out of Babylon; beside this there is publication of the tenure of the Covenant of Grace to such as Are of Years,
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learned Divines are not all of accord touching the definition of it, But if (as by the whole stream of the Scripture it should seem) to be a trust and cleaving unto God;
learned Divines Are not all of accord touching the definition of it, But if (as by the Whole stream of the Scripture it should seem) to be a trust and cleaving unto God;
this Faith many there have, the Love of our Lord Iesus Christ is wrought in many there, now he that loveth Christ is loved of him and of the Father also, and because the proof of true love to Christ is the keeping of his sayings, their are good works, and according to the measure of knowledge great conscience of obedience.
this Faith many there have, the Love of our Lord Iesus christ is wrought in many there, now he that loves christ is loved of him and of the Father also, and Because the proof of true love to christ is the keeping of his sayings, their Are good works, and according to the measure of knowledge great conscience of Obedience.
Yea will some man say, But that which marreth all is the Opinion of merit and satisfaction. Indeed that is the School Doctrine, but the Conscience enlightned to know it self will easily act that part of the Publican, who smote his breast and said, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Yea will Some man say, But that which marreth all is the Opinion of merit and satisfaction. Indeed that is the School Doctrine, but the Conscience enlightened to know it self will Easily act that part of the Publican, who smote his breast and said, God be merciful to me a sinner.
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For as for thy si•s thou must offer Christs works, his pains and wounds, and his death it self to him, together with that love of his out of which he endured these things for thee.
For as for thy si•s thou must offer Christ works, his pains and wounds, and his death it self to him, together with that love of his out of which he endured these things for thee.
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But thou whatsoever thou dost or sufferest, offer it not for thy sins to God but for his love and good pleasure, wishing to find the more grace with him, whereby thou mayest doe more, greater and more acceptable works to him, let the love of God then be to thee the cause of well-living, and the hope of well-working:
But thou whatsoever thou dost or sufferest, offer it not for thy Sins to God but for his love and good pleasure, wishing to find the more grace with him, whereby thou Mayest do more, greater and more acceptable works to him, let the love of God then be to thee the cause of well-living, and the hope of well-working:
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here with I shall relate the speach of a wise and discreet Gentleman, my neighbour in England, who lived and died a Recusant; he demanded one time, What was the worst Opinion that we could impute to the Church of Rome? It was said, there was none more then this of our merits:
Here with I shall relate the speech of a wise and discreet Gentleman, my neighbour in England, who lived and died a Recusant; he demanded one time, What was the worst Opinion that we could impute to the Church of Rome? It was said, there was none more then this of our merits:
then Bellarmines Temporal felicity all that will live godly in Christ Iesus (saith the Apostle) shall suffer persecution; ye shall be hated of all men for my Names sake (saith our Saviour) and so are all they on that side that are less superstitious then others,
then Bellarmines Temporal felicity all that will live godly in christ Iesus (Says the Apostle) shall suffer persecution; you shall be hated of all men for my Names sake (Says our Saviour) and so Are all they on that side that Are less superstitious then Others,
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Add, that inobedience to this call of Christ, there do some come dayly from thence, and in truth how could our Saviour, call his people from thence if he had none there? How could the Apostles say that Antichrist from whose captivity they are called shall sit in the Temple of God (since that Ierusalem is finally and utterly desolated) unless the same Apostle otherwhere declaring himself had shewed us his meaning, that the Church is the house of God, and again, ye are the Temple of the living God, and the Temple of God is Holy, which are ye;
Add, that inobedience to this call of christ, there do Some come daily from thence, and in truth how could our Saviour, call his people from thence if he had none there? How could the Apostles say that Antichrist from whose captivity they Are called shall fit in the Temple of God (since that Ierusalem is finally and utterly desolated) unless the same Apostle otherwhere declaring himself had showed us his meaning, that the Church is the house of God, and again, you Are the Temple of the living God, and the Temple of God is Holy, which Are you;
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so it be not affected, may stand with true Faith in Christ, and when there is true Contrition for our sins, (that is, because it displeaseth God ) there is a general and implicite repentance for all unknown sins, Gods Providence in the general revolt of the ten Tribes,
so it be not affected, may stand with true Faith in christ, and when there is true Contrition for our Sins, (that is, Because it displeaseth God) there is a general and implicit Repentance for all unknown Sins, God's Providence in the general revolt of the ten Tribes,
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when Elias thought himselfe left alone had reserved seven thousand, that had not bowed to the Image of Baal ▪ and the like may be conceived he•e since especially, the Idolatry practised under the obedience of Mystical Babylon, is rather in false and will-worship of the true God,
when Elias Thought himself left alone had reserved seven thousand, that had not bowed to the Image of Baal ▪ and the like may be conceived he•e since especially, the Idolatry practised under the Obedience of Mystical Babylon, is rather in false and will-worship of the true God,
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and rather commended, as profitable, then as absolutely, necessary, enjoyned and the corruptions there maintained rather in superfluous addition then retraction in any thing necessary to salvation.
and rather commended, as profitable, then as absolutely, necessary, enjoined and the corruptions there maintained rather in superfluous addition then retraction in any thing necessary to salvation.
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We call not Iohn the beloved Disciple an hypocrite, because he was known to the High Priest, and could procure Peter to be let to see the arraignment of our Saviour:
We call not John the Beloved Disciple an hypocrite, Because he was known to the High Priest, and could procure Peter to be let to see the arraignment of our Saviour:
nor Peter himself that for fear denied him, much less Daniel and his companions that by suit obtained of Melzar their keeper that they might feed upon pulse and not be defiled with the King of Babels meat, and these knew themselves to be captives and in Babel. But in the new Babel how many thousands do we think there are that think otherwise that they are in the true Catholike Church of God, the name whereof this harlot hath usurped:
nor Peter himself that for Fear denied him, much less daniel and his Sodales that by suit obtained of Melzar their keeper that they might feed upon pulse and not be defiled with the King of Babels meat, and these knew themselves to be captives and in Babel. But in the new Babel how many thousands doe we think there Are that think otherwise that they Are in the true Catholic Church of God, the name whereof this harlot hath usurped:
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Those that converse more inwardly with men of Conscience on that side, doe know that these are speeches i• secret; which how they will be justified against the commands of Christ ( come out of her my people ) belongs to another place to consider.
Those that converse more inwardly with men of Conscience on that side, do know that these Are Speeches i• secret; which how they will be justified against the commands of christ (come out of her my people) belongs to Another place to Consider.
though they live very dangerously under the captivity of Babylon, as did Daniel, Mordecay, Hester, Nehemiah, and Ezra, and many Jewes more, notwithstanding both Cyrus Commission and the Prophets Command to depart.
though they live very dangerously under the captivity of Babylon, as did daniel, Mordecai, Esther, Nehemiah, and Ezra, and many Jews more, notwithstanding both Cyrus Commission and the prophets Command to depart.
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for they have no Priesthood which is necessary to the Constitution of a Church, As Saint Cyprian describes it, Plebs sacerdoti adunata, people joyned to their priest, They have no Priesthood being by the very form of their Ordidination Sacrificers for the quick and the dead.
for they have no Priesthood which is necessary to the Constitution of a Church, As Saint Cyprian describes it, Plebs Sacerdoti adunata, people joined to their priest, They have no Priesthood being by the very from of their ordination Sacrificers for the quick and the dead.
As for the other power to sacrifice, if it be any otherwise then celebrating the Commemoration of Christs sacrifice once offered upon the Cross, It is no part of the Priesthood or Ministery of the New Testament,
As for the other power to sacrifice, if it be any otherwise then celebrating the Commemoration of Christ sacrifice once offered upon the Cross, It is no part of the Priesthood or Ministry of the New Testament,
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and serves well for a sure mark of Christs sheep, And hath very good opportunity to help Christs people out of Babel: by this saith he, shall men know that ye are my Disciples,
and serves well for a sure mark of Christ sheep, And hath very good opportunity to help Christ people out of Babel: by this Says he, shall men know that you Are my Disciples,
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But if that be yet doubted, whether the Papal Monarchy, be Babylon, let us for the present set aside the mystical Arguments from this place, and all other Prophetical Circumstances.
But if that be yet doubted, whither the Papal Monarchy, be Babylon, let us for the present Set aside the mystical Arguments from this place, and all other Prophetical circumstances.
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And let the matter be tried by plainer Arguments, at the Bar of Reason out of the common Principles of Christian Doctrine, as thus, Where the use of Christs Word is forbidden to his people, where they lay away the Key of Knowledge, and Gods Worship is without understanding in an unknown tongue where Christs Sacraments are corrupted and maimed:
And let the matter be tried by plainer Arguments, At the Bar of Reason out of the Common Principles of Christian Doctrine, as thus, Where the use of Christ Word is forbidden to his people, where they lay away the Key of Knowledge, and God's Worship is without understanding in an unknown tongue where Christ Sacraments Are corrupted and maimed:
where Divine worship is communicated to Creatures, where Christs Glorious Body is defended to be torn not onely with the teeth of the faithful but also of faithlesse men, yea of Rats and Mice, where besides a number of other superstitions, the effects of Christs blood, are communicated to Purgatory fire, to Saint Francis frock, and the Carmilites scapular, where the sole infallible interpretation, of Scripture, decission of Crntroversies, last resolution of our Faith, is placed in the brest of one man, who may be without true Faith and sound Knowledge of Religion or morall honesty it self, where the Doctrine is maintaiued as Catholike, that the Pope is Vice-God, Monarch of the Christian World, Almightie, that he can Depose Princes,
where Divine worship is communicated to Creatures, where Christ Glorious Body is defended to be torn not only with the teeth of the faithful but also of faithless men, yea of Rats and Mice, where beside a number of other superstitions, the effects of Christ blood, Are communicated to Purgatory fire, to Saint Francis frock, and the Carmelites scapular, where the sole infallible Interpretation, of Scripture, decision of controversies, last resolution of our Faith, is placed in the breast of one man, who may be without true Faith and found Knowledge of Religion or moral honesty it self, where the Doctrine is maintaiued as Catholic, that the Pope is Vice-God, Monarch of the Christian World, Almighty, that he can Depose Princes,
Here will I crave leave to answer on Objection that may be made by flesh and blood, to be retentive to keep Gods people from hearkning to this voyce of Christ;
Here will I crave leave to answer on Objection that may be made by Flesh and blood, to be retentive to keep God's people from Harkening to this voice of christ;
and is used for a motive to draw more also to the Obedience of Rome, Gods people, (of which number I hope I am one) may be saved; nay, which is more cannot perish, why should I then be so solicitous,
and is used for a motive to draw more also to the obedience of Room, God's people, (of which number I hope I am one) may be saved; nay, which is more cannot perish, why should I then be so solicitous,
and as it were through the fire. As the Apostle speaketh of those builders which foolishly lay upon the precious foundation of Christ, the hay, straw, and stubble of mens Traditions:
and as it were through the fire. As the Apostle speaks of those Builders which foolishly lay upon the precious Foundation of christ, the hay, straw, and stubble of men's Traditions:
And there is again a large entrance, to be afforded into the everlasting Kingdome of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, If the graces of Gods Spirit abound in us and make us not barren and unfruitful in the knowledge of Christ.
And there is again a large Entrance, to be afforded into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, If the graces of God's Spirit abound in us and make us not barren and unfruitful in the knowledge of christ.
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Again, ignorance, so that it be not wilful and affected may have some pardon, but to hold the Truth of God in unrighteousness, as all do that receive not the love of the Truth, and knowing how they which commit such things are worthy of death, yet doe 〈 ◊ 〉 same and favour those that doe them.
Again, ignorance, so that it be not wilful and affected may have Some pardon, but to hold the Truth of God in unrighteousness, as all do that receive not the love of the Truth, and knowing how they which commit such things Are worthy of death, yet do 〈 ◊ 〉 same and favour those that do them.
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The wrath of God from heaven is revealed against such, Romans 1. 18. 31. Even the danger of temporal punishment threatned to the sinnes of Rome is not to be neglected.
The wrath of God from heaven is revealed against such, Romans 1. 18. 31. Even the danger of temporal punishment threatened to the Sins of Room is not to be neglected.
but (although to humane infirmity it may perhaps seem otherwise) even the Eternal punishments in Hell are not so great an evil as is the offence of God, and partaking of sin.
but (although to humane infirmity it may perhaps seem otherwise) even the Eternal punishments in Hell Are not so great an evil as is the offence of God, and partaking of since.
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yet found pardon and salvation, so here. Nay, I will not adventure Gods wrath, I have other sinnes enough to answer for, My Conscience is more then a thousand witnesses:
yet found pardon and salvation, so Here. Nay, I will not adventure God's wrath, I have other Sins enough to answer for, My Conscience is more then a thousand Witnesses:
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or of Saint Iohn the beloved Disciple, but of himselfe speaking here from Heaven; And they are so contented, what remedy may there be for those that are thus bewitched,
or of Saint John the Beloved Disciple, but of himself speaking Here from Heaven; And they Are so contented, what remedy may there be for those that Are thus bewitched,
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As this President of our Lord himselfe doth leade you as to Brethren, and, as you hope, faithfull People, loath to sinne against him, desirous to please him in all things;
As this President of our Lord himself does lead you as to Brothers, and, as you hope, faithful People, loath to sin against him, desirous to please him in all things;
That Rome is Babylon, and it is averred, that this is the present Papall Monarchie, that out of this they must depart by the Commands of our Lord Iesus Christs owne Voyce, under paine of being accessary to all her sinnes, and lyable to all her punishments, wish them to use the Libertie to reade the holy Scriptures, and to come out of the blinde Obedience of Mens Precepts and Traditions;
That Room is Babylon, and it is averred, that this is the present Papal Monarchy, that out of this they must depart by the Commands of our Lord Iesus Christ own Voice, under pain of being accessary to all her Sins, and liable to all her punishments, wish them to use the Liberty to read the holy Scriptures, and to come out of the blind obedience of Men's Precepts and Traditions;
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be pleased to tell them further, that others may have some Collour of Excuse, that live in such places where they may not discover themselves without danger of the losse of their Goods, Honour or Life, they may doe it here, not onely with safetie, but with Reputation and profit, intreat them to beware least they make themselves extreamely Cu•pable, not onely of partaking with the former Idolatries, Extortions, Massacres, Powder Treasons, and King killings of that bloody City,
be pleased to tell them further, that Others may have Some Colour of Excuse, that live in such places where they may not discover themselves without danger of the loss of their Goods, Honour or Life, they may do it Here, not only with safety, but with Reputation and profit, entreat them to beware lest they make themselves extremely Cu•pable, not only of partaking with the former Idolatries, Extortions, Massacres, Powder Treasons, and King killings of that bloody city,
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But you hope better things of them, accompanying Salvation; and this Message of our Lord Jesus Christ if you will be pleased to deliver, accompanying it with those Generall and common goods of Charitie and Meekeness, Integritie, good Example, and the speciall furtherance, which your Callings and Places in State, Church or Family can give it, doubtlesse to Christs people, will not be uneffectual.
But you hope better things of them, accompanying Salvation; and this Message of our Lord jesus christ if you will be pleased to deliver, accompanying it with those General and Common goods of Charity and meekness, Integrity, good Exampl, and the special furtherance, which your Callings and Places in State, Church or Family can give it, doubtless to Christ people, will not be uneffectual.
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Blessed be God that hath-long agoe stirred up the Spirits of our Princes, like Cyrus to give libertie to Gods People to go out of Babylon, And to give large Patents, with Darius, and Artaxe•xes, for the building of the Temple and establishing the Service of God.
Blessed be God that hath-long ago stirred up the Spirits of our Princes, like Cyrus to give liberty to God's People to go out of Babylon, And to give large Patents, with Darius, and Artaxe•xes, for the building of the Temple and establishing the Service of God.
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And blessed be God, and his Majestie that hath sent us another Nehemiah, to build up the walls of Ierusalem, and to procure that the Portion of the Levites should be given them.
And blessed be God, and his Majesty that hath sent us Another Nehemiah, to built up the walls of Ierusalem, and to procure that the Portion of the Levites should be given them.
Give me leave ( Right Honourable ) to put you in mind, that this also belongeth to your Care, to Cooperate with Christ in bringing his People out of the Romish Captivitie;
Give me leave (Right Honourable) to put you in mind, that this also belongeth to your Care, to Cooperate with christ in bringing his People out of the Romish Captivity;
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and Tenents out of Babylon, what you may in your places, you have the Examples, of Abraham, Ioshua, Cornelius praysed in Scripture for propagating the Knowledge and Fear of God in their Families and Commands with the report of Gods accepting it,
and Tenants out of Babylon, what you may in your places, you have the Examples, of Abraham, Ioshua, Cornelius praised in Scripture for propagating the Knowledge and fear of God in their Families and Commands with the report of God's accepting it,
you will say we have done it already, God be thanked we are good Christians, good Protestants, some of us Preachers and that call up on others to come out of, Babylon;
you will say we have done it already, God be thanked we Are good Christians, good Protestants, Some of us Preachers and that call up on Others to come out of, Babylon;
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why may not I Exhort in Christs Name and words, even those that are come out of Babylon, to come out of her, Qui monet ut facias, &c. He that perswades another to that which he doth already, in perswading incourageth him,
why may not I Exhort in Christ Name and words, even those that Are come out of Babylon, to come out of her, Qui monet ut facias, etc. He that persuades Another to that which he does already, in persuading Encourageth him,
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and puts him on in his performance, but if there be any yet unresolved, and halting or hanging between two; (as the people did in Elias time) That present their bodies at such meetings as this is,
and puts him on in his performance, but if there be any yet unresolved, and halting or hanging between two; (as the people did in Elias time) That present their bodies At such meetings as this is,
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If any in some points rightly informed and cleared, in others doubtful, to such Christ speaks, Come out of her my People, presse on by prayer, Conference, reading, (If Christs Voyce be to be heard) If Rome be Babylon, Come out of her.
If any in Some points rightly informed and cleared, in Others doubtful, to such christ speaks, Come out of her my People, press on by prayer, Conference, reading, (If Christ Voice be to be herd) If Room be Babylon, Come out of her.
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And let it be spoken with as litle offence as it is delight, We that seem to be the forwardest in Reformatino, are not yet so come out of Babylon, as we have not many shamefull Badges of her Captivity, witness her Impropriations, being indeed plaine Church-robberie, devised to maintain her Colonies of idle and irregular Regulars, Idle to the Church and State, Zealous and Pragmatical to support and defend her power pomp and pride, by whom they subsisted, witness her Dispensations or dissipations rather, of all Canonical Orders;
And let it be spoken with as little offence as it is delight, We that seem to be the forwardest in Reformation, Are not yet so come out of Babylon, as we have not many shameful Badges of her Captivity, witness her Impropriations, being indeed plain Church robbery, devised to maintain her Colonies of idle and irregular Regulars, Idle to the Church and State, Zealous and Pragmatical to support and defend her power pomp and pride, by whom they subsisted, witness her Dispensations or dissipations rather, of all Canonical Order;
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bearing down all with her Non obstante, her Symoniacal and Sacrilegious Venality of Holy things, her manifold Extortions in the Exercise of Ecclesiasticall Iurisdictiction, which we have not wholly banished:
bearing down all with her Non Obstacle, her Simoniacal and Sacrilegious Venality of Holy things, her manifold Extortions in the Exercise of Ecclesiastical Iurisdictiction, which we have not wholly banished:
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In this Journey let us not trouble and cast stumbling blocks before Gods People, that are ready to come out or hinder one another with Dissentions in matters either inexplicable, or unprofitable: let it have some pardon:
In this Journey let us not trouble and cast stumbling blocks before God's People, that Are ready to come out or hinder one Another with Dissensions in matters either inexplicable, or unprofitable: let it have Some pardon:
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If some be even so forward in flying from Babylon, as they fear to go back, to take their own goods for haste and let it not be blamed or uncharitably censured,
If Some be even so forward in flying from Babylon, as they Fear to go back, to take their own goods for haste and let it not be blamed or uncharitably censured,
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in the end of this Chap. with that word ( so shall Babylon rise uo more. ) The other fear the threatning of our Saviour against such as scandalize any of the little ones believing in him, that it is better for such a one to have a Milstone hanged upon his neck,
in the end of this Chap. with that word (so shall Babylon rise uo more.) The other Fear the threatening of our Saviour against such as scandalise any of the little ones believing in him, that it is better for such a one to have a Millstone hanged upon his neck,
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Finally, let us all beseech our Lord Iesus Christ to give us Wisedome and opportunity to further his work and to give success unto the same himself, to hasten the judgement of Babylon, to bring his People out of this bondage, that we with them and all his Saints in the Church Triumphant May there upon sing a joyfull Hallelujah, as is expressed in the next Chapter.
Finally, let us all beseech our Lord Iesus christ to give us Wisdom and opportunity to further his work and to give success unto the same himself, to hasten the judgement of Babylon, to bring his People out of this bondage, that we with them and all his Saints in the Church Triumphant May there upon sing a joyful Hallelujah, as is expressed in the next Chapter.
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