Collyrium a sermon of destructive ignorance and saving knowledge, preached in Christ-Church, Dublin, August 4, 1672, and published at the importunity of divers, who thought it might tend to disabuse many well-meaning people / by Edw. Wetenhall.
IT is a Rule as wholsom as general, and deriving immediately from the great design of all Sacred Scripture, (wherein whatsoever was recorded, the Apostle assures us to have been written for our ensample and instruction) that in those several parts of it which were on particular occasions more immediately address'd to particular ages, peoples or persons, we should all,
IT is a Rule as wholesome as general, and deriving immediately from the great Design of all Sacred Scripture, (wherein whatsoever was recorded, the Apostle assures us to have been written for our ensample and instruction) that in those several parts of it which were on particular occasions more immediately addressed to particular ages, peoples or Persons, we should all,
In compliance with which Rule, we shall not now concern our selves in a curious inquest into the Manners and Condition of this Jewish age, to whom our Prophet directs his speech ▪ which (briefly) were sufficiently corrupt and deplorable;
In compliance with which Rule, we shall not now concern our selves in a curious inquest into the Manners and Condition of this Jewish age, to whom our Prophet directs his speech ▪ which (briefly) were sufficiently corrupt and deplorable;
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for the not knowing whereof, we are secure enough people shall not be destroyed ) ▪ But rather, taking the boldness to suppose, that what God here complains of these Jews is without injury to the words or us, accommodable to our generation;
for the not knowing whereof, we Are secure enough people shall not be destroyed) ▪ But rather, taking the boldness to suppose, that what God Here complains of these jews is without injury to the words or us, accommodable to our generation;
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and that even in this knowing, and (as presum'd) most Eagle-ey'd age, men amongst us do still perish for lack of knowledge, First, we will direct a scrutiny towards the discovering what knowledge that is, for lack of which people amongst us are destroyed: and,
and that even in this knowing, and (as presumed) most Eagle-eyed age, men among us do still perish for lack of knowledge, First, we will Direct a scrutiny towards the discovering what knowledge that is, for lack of which people among us Are destroyed: and,
Secondly, endeavour some probable notices, whence those clouds arise which obscure our light, and what the malignant causes are of the present destructive ignorance: and, Lastly, with all due submission consult, what are the most hopefull remedies to be applyed in this case.
Secondly, endeavour Some probable notices, whence those Clouds arise which Obscure our Light, and what the malignant Causes Are of the present destructive ignorance: and, Lastly, with all due submission consult, what Are the most hopeful remedies to be applied in this case.
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In pursuance of all which, we promise, what we say shal observe due reverence to all who have but any fair pretence to knowledge, much more to the truly Judicious:
In pursuance of all which, we promise, what we say shall observe due Reverence to all who have but any fair pretence to knowledge, much more to the truly Judicious:
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and in the spirit of meekness, that they will be pleased to think some men in the World, who do little else but seek knowledge, may have some knowledge besides themselves;
and in the Spirit of meekness, that they will be pleased to think Some men in the World, who do little Else but seek knowledge, may have Some knowledge beside themselves;
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and therefore impartially to consider, whether what shall be said to them, carry not greater reason to convince them of the lack of sound knowledge, than what their own strong presumptions bear, to ensure them of their being already masters of it.
and Therefore impartially to Consider, whither what shall be said to them, carry not greater reason to convince them of the lack of found knowledge, than what their own strong presumptions bear, to ensure them of their being already Masters of it.
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No wise man but will be thankfull to be shewed his error: none therefore, who pretend to be such, may reasonably ill resent, what sincerity and good will speaks, to discover such mistakes, which there is much better evidence to pronounce pernicious, than to imagine tolerable.
No wise man but will be thankful to be showed his error: none Therefore, who pretend to be such, may reasonably ill resent, what sincerity and good will speaks, to discover such mistakes, which there is much better evidence to pronounce pernicious, than to imagine tolerable.
I intend not to disgust the age by a wild and indefinite imputation of ignorance to it, I shall with all candour own the knowledge in which our age may be confessed eminent;
I intend not to disgust the age by a wild and indefinite imputation of ignorance to it, I shall with all candour own the knowledge in which our age may be confessed eminent;
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1. For lack of a Dogmatick knowledge, amounting from intricate speculations, and fine notions, whether newly coined or retrieved from their deserved Graves.
1. For lack of a Dogmatic knowledge, amounting from intricate speculations, and fine notions, whither newly coined or retrieved from their deserved Graves.
We have both in Sacred matters and Civil, conceits enough to spare the World, very sufficiently to furnish (I had almost said to overlay) it, should it continue to well nigh infinite successions of ages.
We have both in Sacred matters and Civil, conceits enough to spare the World, very sufficiently to furnish (I had almost said to overlay) it, should it continue to well High infinite successions of ages.
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Besides that we have been fertile of some Opinions which our days may solely boast of, there are few old Heresies, which have not received amongst us what improvement mischievous wits could give them.
Beside that we have been fertile of Some Opinions which our days may solely boast of, there Are few old Heresies, which have not received among us what improvement mischievous wits could give them.
and those modell'd and contrived into a dutifull subserviency to the common designs of innovating Factions. Of all which new-framed Schemes, this be sure is the constant Law, that they be lax enough, immediately to place, upon none or easie terms, all who receive them in an inamissible possession of the Divine favour;
and those modeled and contrived into a dutiful subserviency to the Common designs of innovating Factions. Of all which new-framed Schemes, this be sure is the constant Law, that they be lax enough, immediately to place, upon none or easy terms, all who receive them in an inadmissible possession of the Divine favour;
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And from these two ariseth a third sort of precious knowledge, in which we are of so high attainments, that all our predecessors wheresoever, have been but meer Punies and Chits in comparison of us.
And from these two arises a third sort of precious knowledge, in which we Are of so high attainments, that all our predecessors wheresoever, have been but mere Punies and Chits in comparison of us.
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a fine verbose talkative skill, by which men are able, without the trouble of any preparation, to deliver endless and unintelligible Mysteries, in the language of the Times, to preach and pray most spiritually, but in truth to amuse and confound themselves and their weak admirers with neither knows what.
a fine verbose talkative skill, by which men Are able, without the trouble of any preparation, to deliver endless and unintelligible Mysteres, in the language of the Times, to preach and pray most spiritually, but in truth to amuse and confound themselves and their weak admirers with neither knows what.
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I would not here be mistaken, as if I did slight the gifts of utterance in a particular relation as well to prayer, as preaching, in places and seasons where their use is meet:
I would not Here be mistaken, as if I did slight the Gifts of utterance in a particular Relation as well to prayer, as preaching, in places and seasons where their use is meet:
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For verily it is necessary, that as we put a difference between speaking spiritually and speaking much, so that we know even ready speaking is a habit attained by the common blessing of God upon mens natural parts, industry and practice in some measure improving them;
For verily it is necessary, that as we put a difference between speaking spiritually and speaking much, so that we know even ready speaking is a habit attained by the Common blessing of God upon men's natural parts, industry and practice in Some measure improving them;
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And further, in as much as nothing can be more notorious, than that through this one Enthusiastical strain of thus preaching and praying, a multitude of the most zealous pretenders to Religion are run clearly beyond all reason and sobriety, and never now think they edifie by any Sermon or Prayer,
And further, in as much as nothing can be more notorious, than that through this one Enthusiastical strain of thus preaching and praying, a multitude of the most zealous pretenders to Religion Are run clearly beyond all reason and sobriety, and never now think they edify by any Sermon or Prayer,
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I hope it will be observed my discourse hitherto hath confin'd it-self to Religious knowledge: I could have given an account of other forts of knowledge for lack of which men are not likely to perish.
I hope it will be observed my discourse hitherto hath confined itself to Religious knowledge: I could have given an account of other forts of knowledge for lack of which men Are not likely to perish.
And I can scarcely forbear that marvellous skill and sagacity we have all attained to in Politicks, scarce a Foreman of a Shop but is acquainted with all the reasons of State, and publick necessities,
And I can scarcely forbear that marvellous skill and sagacity we have all attained to in Politics, scarce a Foreman of a Shop but is acquainted with all the Reasons of State, and public necessities,
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and scrape together Intelligences from every Posts News, and make up their reckonings, and thence inferr most necessary and fallible Aphorisms, which they confidently disperse in all Companies, hoping for, what not rarely they find, greedy admirers, who giddily lick up all this their Spittle,
and scrape together Intelligences from every Posts News, and make up their reckonings, and thence infer most necessary and fallible Aphorisms, which they confidently disperse in all Companies, hoping for, what not rarely they find, greedy admirers, who giddily lick up all this their Spittle,
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And of all the knowledge I have hitherto spoke of, I say, men are so far from being in danger for the lack of a curious, Dogmatick, verbose, or pragmatical knowledge, that I pray God the generality of people be not destroyed by its superabundance.
And of all the knowledge I have hitherto spoke of, I say, men Are so Far from being in danger for the lack of a curious, Dogmatic, verbose, or pragmatical knowledge, that I pray God the generality of people be not destroyed by its superabundance.
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The knowledge for lack of which people at present are destroyed, is a sober information of Conscience touching matters of Faith and Practice, necessary to their real happiness:
The knowledge for lack of which people At present Are destroyed, is a Sobrium information of Conscience touching matters of Faith and Practice, necessary to their real happiness:
by reason of the variety of mens conditions, and the answerable expectation of Justice, according to that most equitable rule, ( Luke 12. 48.) Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required.
by reason of the variety of men's conditions, and the answerable expectation of justice, according to that most equitable Rule, (Lycia 12. 48.) Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required.
and we eternally secured therein, free from all molestation and trouble consequent upon former guilt, thence must needs result a full content and complacence,
and we eternally secured therein, free from all molestation and trouble consequent upon former guilt, thence must needs result a full content and complacence,
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and that Heaven gives us the sight and enjoyment of him, it cannot be but a person so qualified as before, being received into Heaven, is compleatly happy,
and that Heaven gives us the sighed and enjoyment of him, it cannot be but a person so qualified as before, being received into Heaven, is completely happy,
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Upon this, Secondly, follows the necessity of Faith in Christ Jesus, or an expectation of remission of sins and such compleat happiness through him, upon the performance of the conditions he requires.
Upon this, Secondly, follows the necessity of Faith in christ jesus, or an expectation of remission of Sins and such complete happiness through him, upon the performance of the conditions he requires.
So that it is evident, that though for the general, Faith in Christ be the same to all men, that is to say, that all men are bound to receive whatever they are reasonably satisfied to have been deliver'd by Christ, (and therefore generally to be Virtuous;) yet to particular persons it may be different, according to the particular degrees of light that every one hath enjoyed, that is, according to the evidence or means of satisfaction he hath had,
So that it is evident, that though for the general, Faith in christ be the same to all men, that is to say, that all men Are bound to receive whatever they Are reasonably satisfied to have been Delivered by christ, (and Therefore generally to be Virtuous;) yet to particular Persons it may be different, according to the particular Degrees of Light that every one hath enjoyed, that is, according to the evidence or means of satisfaction he hath had,
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so that in fine, that particular may be a point of Faith, and so of Duty to one man, which to another by reason of his ignorance or other impediment is not such.
so that in fine, that particular may be a point of Faith, and so of Duty to one man, which to Another by reason of his ignorance or other impediment is not such.
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In the mean while this cannot but be indubitably evident to all men, who have so much as well heard of the Gospel, that it requireth all men every where to repent, Acts 17. 30. That therefore, Thirdly, must be concluded, that Repentance from dead works is a matter of such indispensible necessity to the happiness of every man, that whoso is not duly informed in the nature of it, may be destroyed for lack of knowledge.
In the mean while this cannot but be indubitably evident to all men, who have so much as well herd of the Gospel, that it requires all men every where to Repent, Acts 17. 30. That Therefore, Thirdly, must be concluded, that Repentance from dead works is a matter of such indispensible necessity to the happiness of every man, that whoso is not duly informed in the nature of it, may be destroyed for lack of knowledge.
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And by such Repentance we are not to understand some transient displeasure with our selves for some actions of ours, which we apprehend to have been imprudently or incommodiously done,
And by such Repentance we Are not to understand Some Transient displeasure with our selves for Some actions of ours, which we apprehend to have been imprudently or incommodiously done,
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and approve a mans self impartially holy, which is a change of mind; and ( secondly ) an honest endeavour according to that resolvedness, which is a change of life. Acts of Contrition, Confession, and mourning over sin, are more truly steps and preparatives to Repentance, by which as by a proper cause this purpose comes to be rooted and setled in the mans mind, than Repentance it self;
and approve a men self impartially holy, which is a change of mind; and (secondly) an honest endeavour according to that resolvedness, which is a change of life. Acts of Contrition, Confessi, and mourning over since, Are more truly steps and preparatives to Repentance, by which as by a proper cause this purpose comes to be rooted and settled in the men mind, than Repentance it self;
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which, I say, if we will speak of as it is acceptable to God, and available to our salvation, we must determine to be such a permanent habit as already declared, a new state, a durable course of Reformation, not an act of sorrow,
which, I say, if we will speak of as it is acceptable to God, and available to our salvation, we must determine to be such a permanent habit as already declared, a new state, a durable course of Reformation, not an act of sorrow,
and remains a changed man, that is to say, Virtuous according to his resolves, therefore most necessary to salvation must be the knowledge of particular Virtues, what those Moral Duties are which are required of us,
and remains a changed man, that is to say, Virtuous according to his resolves, Therefore most necessary to salvation must be the knowledge of particular Virtues, what those Moral Duties Are which Are required of us,
Namely, that to God, besides the outward worship of Prayer, Sacraments, and attending his Word, we owe a devout and pious temper of Soul, consisting in a sweet combination of Faith, Hope, Love, Humility, Fear, and what Graces else of the like nature:
Namely, that to God, beside the outward worship of Prayer, Sacraments, and attending his Word, we owe a devout and pious temper of Soul, consisting in a sweet combination of Faith, Hope, Love, Humility, fear, and what Graces Else of the like nature:
And, lastly, to our selves, a care and reverence suiting our nature and condition, in not betraying our reason, our health, our honour, our estate, by any intemperate, vile or pittiful practices.
And, lastly, to our selves, a care and Reverence suiting our nature and condition, in not betraying our reason, our health, our honour, our estate, by any intemperate, vile or pitiful practices.
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I do not say that every private Christian must be an exquisite Casuist, or able to cleave an hair in determining the right of matters in every perplexed case:
I do not say that every private Christian must be an exquisite Casuist, or able to cleave an hair in determining the right of matters in every perplexed case:
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But surely as to the ordinary cases of life, of common concernment to all men, each person ought to wear knowledge enough about him, to determine what is his duty, what his sin, or he is in great danger of being destroyed for lack of knowledge.
But surely as to the ordinary cases of life, of Common concernment to all men, each person ought to wear knowledge enough about him, to determine what is his duty, what his since, or he is in great danger of being destroyed for lack of knowledge.
Now what we mean by due information of Conscience, will appear best by considering the nature of Conscience it self, which in truth is but another name for the Understanding, considered in a particular regard.
Now what we mean by due information of Conscience, will appear best by considering the nature of Conscience it self, which in truth is but Another name for the Understanding, considered in a particular regard.
and generally judgeth of them, we call it the Understanding: As it is furnished with certain principles and rules, by which as by its next and most intimate guide the mans practice is directed, we call it Conscience. Now that any thing may become a principle of Conscience,
and generally Judgeth of them, we call it the Understanding: As it is furnished with certain principles and rules, by which as by its next and most intimate guide the men practice is directed, we call it Conscience. Now that any thing may become a principle of Conscience,
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and so be of force to sway a man in his practice, it is necessary that the Proposition, which is supposed a Principle, be not only understood but believed, more or less, according as more strongly or faintly it sways the man.
and so be of force to sway a man in his practice, it is necessary that the Proposition, which is supposed a Principle, be not only understood but believed, more or less, according as more strongly or faintly it sways the man.
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So that for a mans Conscience to be duly informed touching these matters, is not only for him speculatively to comprehend the meaning of such Propositions as these, God is the chief good and happiness of man, Faith, Repentance and Virtue, are the means to attain the enjoyme•• •• this God,
So that for a men Conscience to be duly informed touching these matters, is not only for him speculatively to comprehend the meaning of such Propositions as these, God is the chief good and happiness of man, Faith, Repentance and Virtue, Are the means to attain the enjoyme•• •• this God,
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If therefore any person amongst us, of common reason and capacity, be ignorant wherein true happiness doth consist, what the true nature of Faith in Christ, Repentance, of Devotion, Justice, Charity, Temperance,
If Therefore any person among us, of Common reason and capacity, be ignorant wherein true happiness does consist, what the true nature of Faith in christ, Repentance, of Devotion, justice, Charity, Temperance,
and Chastity is, or further, want the knowledge of such things as are sufficient to perswade him of the truth and necessity of these points, I say, that such person dying thus ignorant, in all likelihood perisheth for lack of knowledge.
and Chastity is, or further, want the knowledge of such things as Are sufficient to persuade him of the truth and necessity of these points, I say, that such person dying thus ignorant, in all likelihood Perishes for lack of knowledge.
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Meekly and without an affront to the knowledge of the age, First, as to that knowledge which consists in a sober and distinct understanding Divine Truths, even such as are necessary, are not the generality much to seek? It hath not been the business of many Teachers to instruct, but amuse people in Religion.
Meekly and without an affront to the knowledge of the age, First, as to that knowledge which consists in a Sobrium and distinct understanding Divine Truths, even such as Are necessary, Are not the generality much to seek? It hath not been the business of many Teachers to instruct, but amuse people in Religion.
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We have been many of us bred up with Seraphick discourses of the in-dwelling of the Spirit, and of wonder-working Grace, and of the Elect of God from before the foundation of the World;
We have been many of us bred up with Seraphic discourses of the indwelling of the Spirit, and of wonder-working Grace, and of the Elect of God from before the Foundation of the World;
whether the essence of it be in us, or only its effects, (which last was too sober a truth for the age:) How each Believer ought to seek after a distinct communion with each person of the Trinity by himself;
whither the essence of it be in us, or only its effects, (which last was too Sobrium a truth for the age:) How each Believer ought to seek After a distinct communion with each person of the Trinity by himself;
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Hence it came to pass, that every amused or affrighted and thunder-struck person, finding within his breast a change which he knew not what to make of, in truth a tumult of affections much like (what they lead unto) a phrensie, (sometimes wonder, anon fear, then hope, then joy ) every such person, I say, thought himself a Convert, and began to talk of his experience. And this was the work of Grace and Conversion. Then every one, who could perswade himself God had a favour from ever for him,
Hence it Come to pass, that every amused or affrighted and thunderstruck person, finding within his breast a change which he knew not what to make of, in truth a tumult of affections much like (what they led unto) a frenzy, (sometime wonder, anon Fear, then hope, then joy) every such person, I say, Thought himself a Convert, and began to talk of his experience. And this was the work of Grace and Conversion. Then every one, who could persuade himself God had a favour from ever for him,
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and not for another, had the Faith of Gods Elect, and this was Believing. Every good-meaning Woman, who by sympathizing with groans and whynings which she heard from the Pulpit, put finger into the eye and cryed, was a broken-hearted person, and this was Repentance. And in every company without fear or wit to talk of Sermons, and Gods people, and to look demurely, was to be a gracious and precious person.
and not for Another, had the Faith of God's Elect, and this was Believing. Every good-meaning Woman, who by sympathizing with groans and whynings which she herd from the Pulpit, put finger into the eye and cried, was a brokenhearted person, and this was Repentance. And in every company without Fear or wit to talk of Sermons, and God's people, and to look demurely, was to be a gracious and precious person.
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these mistakes are so deeply rooted in the hearts of many of the common people, of honest good-meaning, that we who would redress them, coming upon this sad disadvantage, that we are to put people out of conceit with themselves,
these mistakes Are so deeply rooted in the hearts of many of the Common people, of honest good-meaning, that we who would redress them, coming upon this sad disadvantage, that we Are to put people out of conceit with themselves,
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and what they have a long time pleased themselves in, as in a Fools Paradise, are by many such honest abused persons disrelish'd, reviled, cryed out on as Carnal Preachers, no whit spiritualized;
and what they have a long time pleased themselves in, as in a Fools Paradise, Are by many such honest abused Persons disrelished, reviled, cried out on as Carnal Preachers, no whit spiritualized;
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nor can it yet (God knows when it will) be effected, that the Religion of the multitude be much more than a confident, presumptuous and irrational humour, than which there being nothing more contrary to sober knowledge, alas!
nor can it yet (God knows when it will) be effected, that the Religion of the multitude be much more than a confident, presumptuous and irrational humour, than which there being nothing more contrary to Sobrium knowledge, alas!
And, Secondly, as to Divine knowledge, as opposed to Scepticisme in Religion, and as it signifies the seeing the evidence of Religious Principles, which perswades us solidly of their truth, is not the complaint as just and sad as of the former branch, multitudes perish for lack of it? As generally, justifying Faith, amongst people, is nothing but a trust or confidence of Gods favour in Christ,
And, Secondly, as to Divine knowledge, as opposed to Scepticism in Religion, and as it signifies the seeing the evidence of Religious Principles, which persuades us solidly of their truth, is not the complaint as just and sad as of the former branch, Multitudes perish for lack of it? As generally, justifying Faith, among people, is nothing but a trust or confidence of God's favour in christ,
so, with the most part, the Faith of Principles is little more than Opinion, insomuch that not only the Articles of our Creed, that is, the chief points of Christian Religion,
so, with the most part, the Faith of Principles is little more than Opinion, insomuch that not only the Articles of our Creed, that is, the chief points of Christian Religion,
and by reason of the multitude of Disputants, we can scarce find Believers. Of this, said experience being an irrefragable proof, is there not reason to take it up for a lamentation, Alas!
and by reason of the multitude of Disputants, we can scarce find Believers. Of this, said experience being an irrefragable proof, is there not reason to take it up for a lamentation, Alas!
or (which is but a willful blindness) not-attending to the evidences which would perswade men touching them, destroys many not only of the inferiour Commonalty, but higher Personages.
or (which is but a wilful blindness) not-attending to the evidences which would persuade men touching them, Destroys many not only of the inferior Commonalty, but higher Personages.
and commonly allowing to it only some odd parts of their vacancy and leisure, can never penetrate and digest the so manifold points and members of its enlarged body.
and commonly allowing to it only Some odd parts of their vacancy and leisure, can never penetrate and digest the so manifold points and members of its enlarged body.
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And then in so great a Wilderness of pretended necessaries, not being able to discern what are principally (and it may be truly and solely) necessary, they stick upon the most popular and commonly ventilated points,
And then in so great a Wilderness of pretended necessaries, not being able to discern what Are principally (and it may be truly and solely) necessary, they stick upon the most popular and commonly ventilated points,
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Verily, were Christianity such an infinite thing as some seem to have made it, it is not most mens lives, (considering they must follow common Callings) that were sufficient for them to attain unto a mean knowledge therein.
Verily, were Christianity such an infinite thing as Some seem to have made it, it is not most men's lives, (considering they must follow Common Callings) that were sufficient for them to attain unto a mean knowledge therein.
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then, briefly, explains the Creed, the Lords Prayer, and Decalogue, things we are concerned to know by the particular branches of that forenamed Vow or Covenant.
then, briefly, explains the Creed, the lords Prayer, and Decalogue, things we Are concerned to know by the particular branches of that forenamed Voelli or Covenant.
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And yet how little a part is this, according to some, of the necessary Christianity for the people? Not a word here of the eternal Decrees of God, according to some the great and necessary foundation of our happiness.
And yet how little a part is this, according to Some, of the necessary Christianity for the people? Not a word Here of the Eternal Decrees of God, according to Some the great and necessary Foundation of our happiness.
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The reason possibly was, because our Church thought it enough, as she explains that part of the Creed, to believe the holy Catholick Church was the Elect people of God, or Gods choice people;
The reason possibly was, Because our Church Thought it enough, as she explains that part of the Creed, to believe the holy Catholic Church was the Elect people of God, or God's choice people;
The reason why our Church pass'd this point over so lightly, may be presumed because she found a form of Government setled in the Catholick Church, which could pretend to more of a Divine Right than any else could be produced.
The reason why our Church passed this point over so lightly, may be presumed Because she found a from of Government settled in the Catholic Church, which could pretend to more of a Divine Right than any Else could be produced.
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And therefore what was enough for people to know, was what she sayes, that we should submit our selves to all our Governours, Teachers, Spiritual Pastors and Masters.
And Therefore what was enough for people to know, was what she Says, that we should submit our selves to all our Governors, Teachers, Spiritual Pastors and Masters.
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And of this point of Government, while they would know more, we see they unlearn thus much, they grow forgetful of this necessary. I may not insist on more instances:
And of this point of Government, while they would know more, we see they unlearn thus much, they grow forgetful of this necessary. I may not insist on more instances:
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Again, there are various Gifts made very much necessary to Christianity, or as they speak to a gracious heart, which being not so necessary produce the like effect,
Again, there Are various Gifts made very much necessary to Christianity, or as they speak to a gracious heart, which being not so necessary produce the like Effect,
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I shall instance only in what they call the Gift of Prayer, which some can scarce think any person who hath received true Grace, in some measure at least to want.
I shall instance only in what they call the Gift of Prayer, which Some can scarce think any person who hath received true Grace, in Some measure At least to want.
A thing so far from being necessary to every private mans Christianity, that in truth it can scarce be said to have any proper and distinct nature at all.
A thing so Far from being necessary to every private men Christianity, that in truth it can scarce be said to have any proper and distinct nature At all.
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which whoso has, and useth as much to other purposes, suppose to Preaching, as to Praying, would be equally expert at both, that is to say, have as good a gift of Preaching as of Praying. So that both being materially one and the same, viz. a faculty of ready uttering what a man hath conceived,
which whoso has, and uses as much to other Purposes, suppose to Preaching, as to Praying, would be equally expert At both, that is to say, have as good a gift of Preaching as of Praying. So that both being materially one and the same, viz. a faculty of ready uttering what a man hath conceived,
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as thinking it necessary to their Christianity, have made it their great business to make their Prayers as fast as they say them, they have pickt up words and phrases, and forgot and neglected necessary things;
as thinking it necessary to their Christianity, have made it their great business to make their Prayers as fast as they say them, they have picked up words and phrases, and forgotten and neglected necessary things;
they have been confounded with their own dreams and rambles, and mistaken commotions of wild fancy and affection, for the solid joys, and Christian comfort, which only arise from the testimony of a good Conscience, that is, from a reflexion on a virtuous life.
they have been confounded with their own dreams and rambles, and mistaken commotions of wild fancy and affection, for the solid Joys, and Christian Comfort, which only arise from the testimony of a good Conscience, that is, from a reflection on a virtuous life.
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so ought all first to make sure of such necessaries as before spoken of, lest while they spend their time on what they might have spared, they perish for the lack of knowledge of what surely would have made them happy.
so ought all First to make sure of such necessaries as before spoken of, lest while they spend their time on what they might have spared, they perish for the lack of knowledge of what surely would have made them happy.
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A second original of this destructive ignorance amongst us, I conceive to be the mistaking the nature of sincerity, or what it is heartily to be a Christian or Convert.
A second original of this destructive ignorance among us, I conceive to be the mistaking the nature of sincerity, or what it is heartily to be a Christian or Convert.
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Many poor honest-minded persons, have suppos'd it to be little else, than to be zealously addicted to that Party or Faction, which of all others they judged purest. You'l say, such were silly,
Many poor honest-minded Persons, have supposed it to be little Else, than to be zealously addicted to that Party or Faction, which of all Others they judged Purest. You'll say, such were silly,
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Not considering that even a Romance, a well contriv'd and well acted Play, in an attentive Auditor, shall beget like concernments of grief, hope, commiseration, joy, &c. And having run away with this mistake, whatever it was, which they remembred to have raised their affections,
Not considering that even a Romance, a well contrived and well acted Play, in an attentive Auditor, shall beget like concernments of grief, hope, commiseration, joy, etc. And having run away with this mistake, whatever it was, which they remembered to have raised their affections,
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And because Novelty had this effect, especially if set up (as was the custom) with some Mimick gestures and tones, therefore they could hear Sermons and long-winded Prayers all their days.
And Because Novelty had this Effect, especially if Set up (as was the custom) with Some Mimic gestures and tones, Therefore they could hear Sermons and long-winded Prayers all their days.
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but the event shews it to have been good in many, who will say they have wondrously profited by such a Sermon, of which they are not able to tell you two words.
but the event shows it to have been good in many, who will say they have wondrously profited by such a Sermon, of which they Are not able to tell you two words.
so have they the same good confidence that they have Saving knowledge, and a more Spiritual notion of Divine Truths than other people, who cannot but be carnal,
so have they the same good confidence that they have Saving knowledge, and a more Spiritual notion of Divine Truths than other people, who cannot but be carnal,
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A fourth evil, which will be easily apprehended to be of the same malign influence, is the admiration of some mens persons. There have been men whose business it has been to make themselves popular, to the end they might have power to overturn what they did not like.
A fourth evil, which will be Easily apprehended to be of the same malign influence, is the admiration of Some men's Persons. There have been men whose business it has been to make themselves popular, to the end they might have power to overturn what they did not like.
These have screwed themselves into a good esteem among common people, by crying out against the evils of the Times, the crimes of Great ones and Governours, (things which people are always greedy to hear of) and by an ostentation of those parts, which they had in an odd way from other men, have gained the repute of wise, and able, and holy:
These have screwed themselves into a good esteem among Common people, by crying out against the evils of the Times, the crimes of Great ones and Governors, (things which people Are always greedy to hear of) and by an ostentation of those parts, which they had in an odd Way from other men, have gained the repute of wise, and able, and holy:
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and when they see their error, confess it not to be such, but endeavour to make it probable, till they have even cheated themselves and believe their own delusion.
and when they see their error, confess it not to be such, but endeavour to make it probable, till they have even cheated themselves and believe their own delusion.
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And then besides that these opinions, and the defence of them, take up the time and thought, which sober knowledge ought to do, Errors hanging as in a string,
And then beside that these opinions, and the defence of them, take up the time and Thought, which Sobrium knowledge ought to do, Errors hanging as in a string,
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They study therefore what uncertainty they can find in those ungrateful Truths, and after-long search, sometimes think they have found a knot in the Bulrush.
They study Therefore what uncertainty they can find in those ungrateful Truths, and after-long search, sometime think they have found a knot in the Bulrush.
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after proceed to impugn, and in the end totally dis-believe. By this means come multitudes to perish for want of such a knowledge, which acquiesces in the due evidence of Truths.
After proceed to impugn, and in the end totally disbelieve. By this means come Multitudes to perish for want of such a knowledge, which acquiesces in the due evidence of Truths.
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It is beyond all controversie, and confess'd by our Adversaries, that all those things which are necessary to our salvation, are certainly determined by our Church.
It is beyond all controversy, and confessed by our Adversaries, that all those things which Are necessary to our salvation, Are Certainly determined by our Church.
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As to those things which are more uncertain and indifferent, and so apt to ingenerate scruples, no man of modesty or good manners but must say, they are likely to be best determined by Superiors.
As to those things which Are more uncertain and indifferent, and so apt to ingenerate scruples, no man of modesty or good manners but must say, they Are likely to be best determined by Superiors.
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And it is undoubted, that our Lord appointed Governors and Pastors in his Church, and that when he promised to be with them unto the end of the world, he assur'd us too they should continue to the end of the world.
And it is undoubted, that our Lord appointed Governors and Pastors in his Church, and that when he promised to be with them unto the end of the world, he assured us too they should continue to the end of the world.
For what is it in effect, but to desire common people to have the charity and civility to their Kings and Parliaments, and those Reverend Convocation, which have laboured in the modelling the Doctrine and Orders of our Church, according to Primitive patterns, to believe them neither to have been Knaves nor Fools: to have understood better than a company of pragmatical Novellists, (many of whom scarce ever read over three good Books in their lives, besides the Bible) what was Christian, and Primitive, and necessary:
For what is it in Effect, but to desire Common people to have the charity and civility to their Kings and Parliaments, and those Reverend Convocation, which have laboured in the modelling the Doctrine and Order of our Church, according to Primitive patterns, to believe them neither to have been Knaves nor Fools: to have understood better than a company of pragmatical Novelists, (many of whom scarce ever read over three good Books in their lives, beside the bible) what was Christian, and Primitive, and necessary:
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Wherefore in short, let us be content to learn Christianity, as to its necessary part, from our Church, which in the Catechism, Prayer-Book and Homilies, all even the darkest places have opportunities to do,
Wherefore in short, let us be content to Learn Christianity, as to its necessary part, from our Church, which in the Catechism, Prayer-Book and Homilies, all even the Darkest places have opportunities to do,
A second will be, that people would endeavour, when conversant in the publick worship of God, to hear with understanding: I mean, would not only attend unto the words and forms of speech which they hear,
A second will be, that people would endeavour, when conversant in the public worship of God, to hear with understanding: I mean, would not only attend unto the words and forms of speech which they hear,
Thirdly, Let each person conscientiously cleave unto, and practice what he understands, and hath sufficient evidence to perswade him is his concernment.
Thirdly, Let each person conscientiously cleave unto, and practice what he understands, and hath sufficient evidence to persuade him is his concernment.
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He that practiseth righteousness in his common dealings with man, will at length see he must give Caesar the things that are Caesars, as well as pay John and Thomas the money he owes them;
He that Practiseth righteousness in his Common dealings with man, will At length see he must give Caesar the things that Are Caesars, as well as pay John and Thomas the money he owes them;
and in scruples touching lesser matters, I am of the mind clearly, without any other difficult rules, every common man ought to submit his Judgment to his Spiritual Guides, and they theirs to the determination of the Church; and that is a short issue,
and in scruples touching lesser matters, I am of the mind clearly, without any other difficult rules, every Common man ought to submit his Judgement to his Spiritual Guides, and they theirs to the determination of the Church; and that is a short issue,
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I will therefore briefly conclude the whole, in an earnest address to persons of all conditions, that they will each endeavour by the most proper means they have heard,
I will Therefore briefly conclude the Whole, in an earnest address to Persons of all conditions, that they will each endeavour by the most proper means they have herd,
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or can devise, to secure to themselves, and propagate amongst others, this practical knowledge, a knowledge which may make them and the World more pure, more peaceable, full of all good works, without partiality and without hypocrisie.
or can devise, to secure to themselves, and propagate among Others, this practical knowledge, a knowledge which may make them and the World more pure, more peaceable, full of all good works, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
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My Brethren, we all of us profess to be Christians, that is, persons who believe our selves to have here no abiding place, but to seek one to come, a City which has foundations whose builder and maker is God;
My Brothers, we all of us profess to be Christians, that is, Persons who believe our selves to have Here no abiding place, but to seek one to come, a city which has foundations whose builder and maker is God;
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What have these glorious, these Heaven-born Souls of ours deserved of us, that they should be made slaves and vassals to what is base or mean? that they should be rais'd and imployed to no better offices,
What have these glorious, these Heavenborn Souls of ours deserved of us, that they should be made slaves and vassals to what is base or mean? that they should be raised and employed to no better Offices,
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than to understand how to eat and drink well, or how to amass thick clay, or get money, it may be to put it into a bag with holes? Or if we think knowledge an acquist more worthy of them,
than to understand how to eat and drink well, or how to amass thick clay, or get money, it may be to put it into a bag with holes? Or if we think knowledge an acquist more worthy of them,
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why then should they be airy and trivial notions only which we will pursue? Why not this knowledge which is both of present and eternal use and excellence; which will transform us into the Divine likeness here in Virtue, and hereafter in Glory.
why then should they be airy and trivial notions only which we will pursue? Why not this knowledge which is both of present and Eternal use and excellence; which will transform us into the Divine likeness Here in Virtue, and hereafter in Glory.
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Then, if we look to the effects of this knowledge, it is really most Pleasant, as conducing to possess us of clean and quiet breasts, the greatest pleasure on earth, and much the most noble.
Then, if we look to the effects of this knowledge, it is really most Pleasant, as conducing to possess us of clean and quiet breasts, the greatest pleasure on earth, and much the most noble.
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As we would not then be destroyed everlastingly, by our own selves too, and that most inexcusably, let us meditate in these things day and night; Let the knowledge of the Holy, the rule of Virtue,
As we would not then be destroyed everlastingly, by our own selves too, and that most inexcusably, let us meditate in these things day and night; Let the knowledge of the Holy, the Rule of Virtue,
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