IT was ordain'd by the Allwise Providence of God, that the Church of Christ should receive its complete Establishment from the Power and Guidance of the Holy Ghost, which (as on this time) were pour'd out in a most extraordinary Measure upon the Apostles.
IT was ordained by the Alwise Providence of God, that the Church of christ should receive its complete Establishment from the Power and Guidance of the Holy Ghost, which (as on this time) were poured out in a most extraordinary Measure upon the Apostles.
And from the first Ages of Christianity, a Foundation hath been laid for many soul Errors, in a pretence and semblance of a like Authority from the Holy Spirit;
And from the First Ages of Christianity, a Foundation hath been laid for many soul Errors, in a pretence and semblance of a like authority from the Holy Spirit;
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through which the Body of Christ hath been miserably divided, and the Administrations and Doctrines (constituted and settled by the Spirit which led into all Truth,) have been opposed and corrupted by the Contradictions of this other Spirit, presuming upon the same Power from God.
through which the Body of christ hath been miserably divided, and the Administrations and Doctrines (constituted and settled by the Spirit which led into all Truth,) have been opposed and corrupted by the Contradictions of this other Spirit, presuming upon the same Power from God.
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they admonish of false Guides unsafe to follow, and call upon us as Christians, to shew forth the Charity and Love of the Gospel in Meekness and Tenderness, with hearty Endeavours to reclaim Men from Errors which may endanger their Salvation:
they admonish of false Guides unsafe to follow, and call upon us as Christians, to show forth the Charity and Love of the Gospel in Meekness and Tenderness, with hearty Endeavours to reclaim Men from Errors which may endanger their Salvation:
II. I will lay down one general Rule by which we may try the Spirits whether they are of God. III. I will shew what a Measure of God's Holy Spirit (as we may humbly presume) is a necessary and sufficient Qualification for the Ministry of the Gospel. I.
II I will lay down one general Rule by which we may try the Spirits whither they Are of God. III. I will show what a Measure of God's Holy Spirit (as we may humbly presume) is a necessary and sufficient Qualification for the Ministry of the Gospel. I.
We may justly affirm against all that shall lay their Claim peremptorily to these Gifts of the Holy Ghost, that no Man whatsoever is to be believ'd in a Matter of this great Consequence, meerly upon his own Authority.
We may justly affirm against all that shall lay their Claim peremptorily to these Gifts of the Holy Ghost, that no Man whatsoever is to be believed in a Matter of this great Consequence, merely upon his own authority.
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which (altho' it should be sent from God, yet) cannot require our Faith, without appealing first to our Reason with sufficient Proofs to convince the Judgment,
which (although it should be sent from God, yet) cannot require our Faith, without appealing First to our Reason with sufficient Proofs to convince the Judgement,
And therefore, where it hath pleas'd God to send any into the World with an extraordinary Embassy from himself, he hath always set some Mark of Power upon those his Servants, by which they and their Mission might be known;
And Therefore, where it hath pleased God to send any into the World with an extraordinary Embassy from himself, he hath always Set Some Mark of Power upon those his Servants, by which they and their Mission might be known;
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Whether their Commission was to admonish his People of something which had been already commanded (as the Prophets of the Old Testament;) or whether their Errand were to proclaim some new unknown thing to the World, about which God's Will had not been revealed,
Whither their Commission was to admonish his People of something which had been already commanded (as the prophets of the Old Testament;) or whither their Errand were to proclaim Some new unknown thing to the World, about which God's Will had not been revealed,
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All which, came prepar'd either with Signs and Wonders, or with Prophecies and Gifts, by which they were enabled to give a demonstration of their being sent from God,
All which, Come prepared either with Signs and Wonders, or with Prophecies and Gifts, by which they were enabled to give a demonstration of their being sent from God,
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And since we know no other way of God's Will being communicated to us, but by the Mediation of our Natural Faculties, (neither to the Prophet from God, nor from Him to other Men, ) it cannot be expected,
And since we know no other Way of God's Will being communicated to us, but by the Mediation of our Natural Faculties, (neither to the Prophet from God, nor from Him to other Men,) it cannot be expected,
For how supernaturally soever the Vision or Revelation may come upon the Person inspired, yet he has no other means to be ascertain'd that it is from God, but upon a Proof arising upon such Evidences,
For how supernaturally soever the Vision or Revelation may come upon the Person inspired, yet he has no other means to be ascertained that it is from God, but upon a Proof arising upon such Evidences,
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either by the Testimony of external visible Signs presented to the Sence, or by the Energy of some vigorous Impressions upon the Mind, appealing to his Reason for the Certainty of the Revelation:
either by the Testimony of external visible Signs presented to the Sense, or by the Energy of Some vigorous Impressions upon the Mind, appealing to his Reason for the Certainty of the Revelation:
So that when the Prophet himself cannot, (without the Assistance of his Sence and Reason,) judge whether the Inspiration comes from God, how much rather ought we to call in the same Aids, in examining and deliberating of the same thing,
So that when the Prophet himself cannot, (without the Assistance of his Sense and Reason,) judge whither the Inspiration comes from God, how much rather ought we to call in the same Aids, in examining and deliberating of the same thing,
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A Warrant we have for this Scrutiny, from the Mission of Moses and Jesus Christ, (the Two greatest Prophets which have been sent from God:) When Moses was call'd from Jethro 's Flock to be a Leader of the Children of Israel, he debated much about his Mission,
A Warrant we have for this Scrutiny, from the Mission of Moses and jesus christ, (the Two greatest prophets which have been sent from God:) When Moses was called from Jethro is Flock to be a Leader of the Children of Israel, he debated much about his Mission,
So hath it pleas'd Almighty God to communicate his Will unto Reasonable Creatures, not without appealing first unto their Judgments, by His great Works wrought by his Servants;
So hath it pleased Almighty God to communicate his Will unto Reasonable Creatures, not without appealing First unto their Judgments, by His great Works wrought by his Servants;
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2. But some may say, that They have this supernatural Evidence of the Spirit of God residing upon their Teacher in a most extraordinary manner, which manifests it self by powerful Workings in Him,
2. But Some may say, that They have this supernatural Evidence of the Spirit of God residing upon their Teacher in a most extraordinary manner, which manifests it self by powerful Workings in Him,
and not bestow'd upon any to play Tricks with, (as Stories in the Popish Legends would make us believe.) 'Tis the good Grace of God, that we have the Assistances of his Holy Spirit proportion'd to our Wants; but 'tis great Impiety to imagine, that we may have them to serve our Ambition and Wantonness.
and not bestowed upon any to play Tricks with, (as Stories in the Popish Legends would make us believe.) It's the good Grace of God, that we have the Assistances of his Holy Spirit proportioned to our Wants; but it's great Impiety to imagine, that we may have them to serve our Ambition and Wantonness.
no other Conviction being now necessary, than that which the Gospel of Jesus Christ (constantly preach'd and truly expounded) brings to the Minds of all true Believers;
no other Conviction being now necessary, than that which the Gospel of jesus christ (constantly preached and truly expounded) brings to the Minds of all true Believers;
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So that however strange the Appearances may be (upon which this Pretence is grounded) we have great Reason either to suspect their Truth, or to look upon them as the unknown Effects of some Natural Causes, rather than to believe them either Miracles from God, or Delusions from the Devil.
So that however strange the Appearances may be (upon which this Pretence is grounded) we have great Reason either to suspect their Truth, or to look upon them as the unknown Effects of Some Natural Causes, rather than to believe them either Miracles from God, or Delusions from the devil.
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but how far it may be permitted to the Devil, to produce prodigious Effects, (either by exceeding or by going besides the common Course of Nature) we cannot take upon us to determine;
but how Far it may be permitted to the devil, to produce prodigious Effects, (either by exceeding or by going beside the Common Course of Nature) we cannot take upon us to determine;
It is certain likewise, that whatever this Power of the Devil is, 'tis given unto him from God, either as a Tryal of our Faith, or as a Judgment for our Sins: upon which account, Sorcerers, Magicians,
It is certain likewise, that whatever this Power of the devil is, it's given unto him from God, either as a Trial of our Faith, or as a Judgement for our Sins: upon which account, Sorcerers, Magicians,
We read of no fewer than 400 False Prophets at one Time, into whose Mouths the Lord had put a Lying Spirit, that they might deceive Ahab to his destruction, 1 Kings 22. And in the Acts we read of Simon the Magician, who had bewitch'd the People of Samaria, and that to him they had regard, saying, (from the Lowest to the Greatest) that this Man was the Great Power of God,
We read of no fewer than 400 False prophets At one Time, into whose Mouths the Lord had put a Lying Spirit, that they might deceive Ahab to his destruction, 1 Kings 22. And in the Acts we read of Simon the Magician, who had bewitched the People of Samaria, and that to him they had regard, saying, (from the Lowest to the Greatest) that this Man was the Great Power of God,
For St. Paul speaking of this Simon Magus, says, that as for him, his coming was after the working of Satan, with all Power, and Signs, and Lying Wonders.
For Saint Paul speaking of this Simon Magus, Says, that as for him, his coming was After the working of Satan, with all Power, and Signs, and Lying Wonders.
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And as for his Followers, that for their Wickedness, God should send them strong Delusions that they should believe a Lye, that they all might be damn'd, 2 Thess. 2. which shows, that a very great Power of doing many strange things may be from the Devil, and that (for their Sins) Men may be so far given over by God, as to believe his Delusions.
And as for his Followers, that for their Wickedness, God should send them strong Delusions that they should believe a Lie, that they all might be damned, 2 Thess 2. which shows, that a very great Power of doing many strange things may be from the devil, and that (for their Sins) Men may be so Far given over by God, as to believe his Delusions.
And if a strong and violent Enthusiasm does sometimes produce surprising Effects, yet I question not but that (even in the highest degrees of it) it may be attributed to other Causes.
And if a strong and violent Enthusiasm does sometime produce surprising Effects, yet I question not but that (even in the highest Degrees of it) it may be attributed to other Causes.
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By Enthusiasm, I understand a strong Fervency or Pregnancy of the Soul, Spirits or Brain, which does really and truly produce strange Effects, that are often mistaken to be supernatural. And this Impulse is no where more powerful upon the Minds of weak and distemper'd Men,
By Enthusiasm, I understand a strong Fervency or Pregnancy of the Soul, Spirits or Brain, which does really and truly produce strange Effects, that Are often mistaken to be supernatural. And this Impulse is not where more powerful upon the Minds of weak and distempered Men,
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which kind of Trance, we may observe (in a lower degree) to be frequent in Contemplative and Melancholy Persons, who suffer often this sort of Alienation of Mind, that they neither see nor hear any thing done before them.
which kind of Trance, we may observe (in a lower degree) to be frequent in Contemplative and Melancholy Persons, who suffer often this sort of Alienation of Mind, that they neither see nor hear any thing done before them.
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insomuch, that when a Man is dispos'd readily to meet them, and prepar'd to receive their Insluence, 'tis Inconceivable what Tumults and Disorders they may raise in his Soul.
insomuch, that when a Man is disposed readily to meet them, and prepared to receive their Influence, it's Inconceivable what Tumults and Disorders they may raise in his Soul.
I would not be mistaken to have spoken lightly of spiritual Gifts, or to have detracted from that Divine Illumination, by which God imparts his Holy Spirit,
I would not be mistaken to have spoken lightly of spiritual Gifts, or to have detracted from that Divine Illumination, by which God imparts his Holy Spirit,
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There are Good Men doubtless (whose Vertues we ought to admire, and endeavour to imitate) who by their Holiness of Life have rais'd themselves high in God's Favour,
There Are Good Men doubtless (whose Virtues we ought to admire, and endeavour to imitate) who by their Holiness of Life have raised themselves high in God's Favour,
but whatever throws the Faculties of the Mind into disorder, and drives it suriously from a quiet Possession of right Reason, can never produce any similitude of God's Holy Spirit in the Soul of Man;
but whatever throws the Faculties of the Mind into disorder, and drives it suriously from a quiet Possession of right Reason, can never produce any similitude of God's Holy Spirit in the Soul of Man;
one full of Charity and good Works, Upright and Just; Goodnatur'd, Meek, and Merciful; and from thence let us turn our Eyes upon the furious Enthusiast, Raging and Turbulent, and Damning most of Mankind;
one full of Charity and good Works, Upright and Just; Goodnatured, Meek, and Merciful; and from thence let us turn our Eyes upon the furious Enthusiast, Raging and Turbulent, and Damning most of Mankind;
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Now, as for the Examples of the Old Prophets (brought often to justifie these Enthusiastick Transports) this may suffice to shew their difference in short (which I have hinted at before:) That tho' the Spirit of true Prophecy may seem to have been Ecstatical in some Instances,
Now, as for the Examples of the Old prophets (brought often to justify these Enthusiastic Transports) this may suffice to show their difference in short (which I have hinted At before:) That though the Spirit of true Prophecy may seem to have been Ecstatical in Some Instances,
unto the Montanists, as an Indication of the Falsity of their Spirit. And St. Chrysostom states this difference betwixt the Spirit of true Prophecy and of Enthusiasm.
unto the Montanists, as an Indication of the Falsity of their Spirit. And Saint Chrysostom states this difference betwixt the Spirit of true Prophecy and of Enthusiasm.
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However, they know not what Spirit they are of, who think that the Spirit of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the same with that of Elias; It is not Rage and Revenge,
However, they know not what Spirit they Are of, who think that the Spirit of the Gospel of jesus christ is the same with that of Elias; It is not Rage and Revenge,
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yet St. Paul disclaims wholly all Artifices of Excellency of Speech, and the Power of enticing, Words, showing, that the strength of the Gospel was to consist in the Power of God,
yet Saint Paul disclaims wholly all Artifices of Excellency of Speech, and the Power of enticing, Words, showing, that the strength of the Gospel was to consist in the Power of God,
No Crafts therefore of a forc'd and counterfeit Enthusiasm (being far distant from Sincerity and good Reason) are proper Instruments either to inforce the Judgment,
No Crafts Therefore of a forced and counterfeit Enthusiasm (being Far distant from Sincerity and good Reason) Are proper Instruments either to enforce the Judgement,
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And if the Observations of some Judicious Men be true, that the Enthusiasms of the Ancient Poets did very much advance their Idolatry, who deliver'd down the Heathenish Religion, dress'd up with such kind of Inspirations and familiar Converses with their Gods (by which they drew Men insensibly from the use of their right Reason,
And if the Observations of Some Judicious Men be true, that the Enthusiasms of the Ancient Poets did very much advance their Idolatry, who Delivered down the Heathenish Religion, dressed up with such kind of Inspirations and familiar Converses with their God's (by which they drew Men insensibly from the use of their right Reason,
For the performance of which Task, the Wisdom of Socrates is so deservedly admir'd by some of the Ancient Fathers, who reduc'd the Age he liv'd in, out of this hot-brain'd Ecstatical Temper,
For the performance of which Task, the Wisdom of Socrates is so deservedly admired by Some of the Ancient Father's, who reduced the Age he lived in, out of this hot-brained Ecstatical Temper,
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All that I shall farther observe of this Enthusiasm, (be it Real or be it Pretended ) is, that many great and spreading Deceits have prevail'd in the World, by the help of this Craft,
All that I shall farther observe of this Enthusiasm, (be it Real or be it Pretended) is, that many great and spreading Deceits have prevailed in the World, by the help of this Craft,
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but to Mahometism, and to Jesuitism (the worst sort of Bigotry and Superstition in these latter Ages.) Mahomet knew very well what use to make of his Epileptick Fits,
but to Mahometism, and to Jesuitism (the worst sort of Bigotry and Superstition in these latter Ages.) Mahomet knew very well what use to make of his Epileptic Fits,
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and what Authority, Veneration, and Sanctity, Visions, Revelations, and an intimate Commerce with the Spirit of God, would gain him amongst the Ignorant and Superstitious.
and what authority, Veneration, and Sanctity, Visions, Revelations, and an intimate Commerce with the Spirit of God, would gain him among the Ignorant and Superstitious.
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Nor can we suppose Ignatius Loyola to be unskill'd in this Art, when the Historian Maffeius (among other strange Relations in his Life) tells us, that his Ardor and Fervency at his Devotions were so very great, that in his Praying, he was often listed from the Ground almost four Cubits high;
Nor can we suppose Ignatius Loyola to be unskilled in this Art, when the Historian Maffeius (among other strange Relations in his Life) tells us, that his Ardor and Fervency At his Devotions were so very great, that in his Praying, he was often listed from the Ground almost four Cubits high;
the Spirit all the while bearing up the weight of his Body. And the Life of Sister Catharine of Jesus, will afford us many more such Prodigies of Visions, Ecstacies, Raptures, and Revelations.
the Spirit all the while bearing up the weight of his Body. And the Life of Sister Catherine of jesus, will afford us many more such Prodigies of Visions, Ecstasies, Raptures, and Revelations.
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Now, what hath been said upon this Subject, will be sufficient to satisfie a serious Man, that there is great Danger of being led away from the Truth by these Pretences.
Now, what hath been said upon this Subject, will be sufficient to satisfy a serious Man, that there is great Danger of being led away from the Truth by these Pretences.
And, if any thing shall happen surprizing or seemingly Miraculous, he will reflect, what Power the Devil is sometimes permitted to shew by his Missionaries,
And, if any thing shall happen surprising or seemingly Miraculous, he will reflect, what Power the devil is sometime permitted to show by his Missionaries,
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and because 'tis a case of the most serious concern to us) we ought therefore not to be hasty in giving them the Name of the Gifts of the Holy and ever-blessed Spirit of God,
and Because it's a case of the most serious concern to us) we ought Therefore not to be hasty in giving them the Name of the Gifts of the Holy and Everblessed Spirit of God,
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every Spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the Flesh, is of God, which will continue (as long as this Gospel doth) to be a standing Argument against the Spirit of those Men amongst us, who pretend the most to the Sacred Impulses of the Holy Ghost,
every Spirit that Confesses that jesus christ is come in the Flesh, is of God, which will continue (as long as this Gospel does) to be a standing Argument against the Spirit of those Men among us, who pretend the most to the Sacred Impulses of the Holy Ghost,
But this, must not be understood as a General Test, it being design'd to prove a particular sort of Hereticks (such as Cerinthus and Ebion ) who disputed against the Coming of our Saviour in the Flesh.
But this, must not be understood as a General Test, it being designed to prove a particular sort of Heretics (such as Cerinthus and Ebion) who disputed against the Coming of our Saviour in the Flesh.
However, we may reasonably conclude from hence, that (in like manner) the denying of any Article in the Christian Faith (or any Gospel-Doctrine) will continue to be a Mark in all Ages of the Church, to distinguish False Teachers by.
However, we may reasonably conclude from hence, that (in like manner) the denying of any Article in the Christian Faith (or any Gospel doctrine) will continue to be a Mark in all Ages of the Church, to distinguish False Teachers by.
And they were confirm'd afterwards by (that which is rather a greater Testimony than all these Miracles) the unanimous Consent and Faith of the whole Christian World;
And they were confirmed afterwards by (that which is rather a greater Testimony than all these Miracles) the unanimous Consent and Faith of the Whole Christian World;
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who (not giving up their assent blindly, nor admitting any part of the New Testament without much Controversie) have left to all succeeding Ages an undeniable Argument of its Truth;
who (not giving up their assent blindly, nor admitting any part of the New Testament without much Controversy) have left to all succeeding Ages an undeniable Argument of its Truth;
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In that their Differences argued them impartial Searchers, and their wonderful Concurrence afterwards in receiving the present Canon of Holy Writ, demonstrates them to be true Believers of all its Doctrines,
In that their Differences argued them impartial Searchers, and their wondered Concurrence afterwards in receiving the present Canon of Holy Writ, demonstrates them to be true Believers of all its Doctrines,
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and by all Members of the Catholick Church, is the true Catholick Faith, and gives us Warrant to assert, that the Contradicting of any of these Articles or Doctrines, will at this Day likewise argue Error in the Christian Religion,
and by all Members of the Catholic Church, is the true Catholic Faith, and gives us Warrant to assert, that the Contradicting of any of these Articles or Doctrines, will At this Day likewise argue Error in the Christian Religion,
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For none of these Articles of the Christian Faith (believ'd by all, and at all times) not any of these Doctrines of the Gospel (thus attested by Clouds of Witnesses,
For none of these Articles of the Christian Faith (believed by all, and At all times) not any of these Doctrines of the Gospel (thus attested by Clouds of Witnesses,
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and an infinite number of Miracles) may now be rejected at any Man's Pleasure, or by the impulse of any private Spirit, without the loss of the true Faith;
and an infinite number of Miracles) may now be rejected At any Man's Pleasure, or by the impulse of any private Spirit, without the loss of the true Faith;
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as that Power is by which they have been establish'd and confirm'd. This Rule of Faith therefore stands firm and inviolable against all Opposers whatsoever:
as that Power is by which they have been established and confirmed. This Rule of Faith Therefore Stands firm and inviolable against all Opposers whatsoever:
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Concerning some of which Vincentius saith very appositely to our present Times, That there are Men who dare to Teach and Promise, that in their Church, that is, (says he) in the Conventicle of their Communion, there is a great and special,
Concerning Some of which Vincentius Says very appositely to our present Times, That there Are Men who Dare to Teach and Promise, that in their Church, that is, (Says he) in the Conventicle of their Communion, there is a great and special,
But notwithstanding these Pretences, otherwise hath been the Sentence of the Church, as may be witnessed in Arrius, Montanus, Nestorius, Photinus, Apollinaris, Origen, Tertullian, and many others, who stand at this day condemn'd by it:
But notwithstanding these Pretences, otherwise hath been the Sentence of the Church, as may be witnessed in Arius, Montanus, Nestorius, Photinus, Apollinaris, Origen, Tertullian, and many Others, who stand At this day condemned by it:
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Men (especially the two last, as Vincentius saith, Cap. 23, 24.) of wonderful Abilities and Holy Lives, who had been strong Champions of the Christian Faith in most of its Doctrines;
Men (especially the two last, as Vincentius Says, Cap. 23, 24.) of wondered Abilities and Holy Lives, who had been strong Champions of the Christian Faith in most of its Doctrines;
Nevertheless, neither could their former Merits excuse them for their present Errors, nor their Orthodoxy in the main, defend them from Censure in any one rotten Principle.
Nevertheless, neither could their former Merits excuse them for their present Errors, nor their Orthodoxy in the main, defend them from Censure in any one rotten Principle.
And if We proceed by the same Rule, We may know some at this day, if they deny the Sacraments instituted by our Saviour, and all Gospel-Ordinances; others, if they deny Infant-Baptism;
And if We proceed by the same Rule, We may know Some At this day, if they deny the Sacraments instituted by our Saviour, and all Gospel ordinances; Others, if they deny Infant baptism;
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which Doctrines (if warranted by the Word of God, and by the continual Consent of all Christians) are so many unerring Marks upon those that deny them, that they have not the Spirit of God.
which Doctrines (if warranted by the Word of God, and by the continual Consent of all Christians) Are so many unerring Marks upon those that deny them, that they have not the Spirit of God.
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And the Scripture being inspired by God (as we Christians consent) we may most justly set up the Doctrines contain'd in them for a Test of all the Claims made to his Holy Spirit;
And the Scripture being inspired by God (as we Christians consent) we may most justly Set up the Doctrines contained in them for a Test of all the Claims made to his Holy Spirit;
To this purpose it is, that we are caution'd by St. Paul, that tho' we our selves (saith the Apostle) or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel,
To this purpose it is, that we Are cautioned by Saint Paul, that though we our selves (Says the Apostle) or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel,
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as also that no Person whasoever, can prove the Truth of his Doctrine, and of having the Spirit of God, by his Miracles; but that on the contrary, his Spirit and Miracles are to be prov'd by the Soundness and Congruity of his Doctrine,
as also that no Person whatsoever, can prove the Truth of his Doctrine, and of having the Spirit of God, by his Miracles; but that on the contrary, his Spirit and Miracles Are to be proved by the Soundness and Congruity of his Doctrine,
Are they meek and humble as their Lord and Saviour? Have they that Goodness and Universal Charity, which may manifest their Spirit to be the Spirit of God, who is the Father of Infinite Mercies,
are they meek and humble as their Lord and Saviour? Have they that goodness and Universal Charity, which may manifest their Spirit to be the Spirit of God, who is the Father of Infinite mercies,
And I wish, (for the Peace of Mankind, and the eternal Welfare of their own Souls,) that These were the Marks by which all Christians would endeavour to distinguish themselves;
And I wish, (for the Peace of Mankind, and the Eternal Welfare of their own Souls,) that These were the Marks by which all Christians would endeavour to distinguish themselves;
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and that no one would dare to pretend to the Spirit of God, and the pure Religion of the Gospel, but Those, who have first laid the Foundation of their Holiness in These Vertues:
and that not one would Dare to pretend to the Spirit of God, and the pure Religion of the Gospel, but Those, who have First laid the Foundation of their Holiness in These Virtues:
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which Disputes notwithstanding, are oftentimes so exceeding sharp, that what was long since observ'd by an Heathen Author, Am. Marcel. Wild Beasts are not so savage, as Christians differing about Religion.
which Disputes notwithstanding, Are oftentimes so exceeding sharp, that what was long since observed by an Heathen Author, Am. Marcel. Wild Beasts Are not so savage, as Christians differing about Religion.
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And we enter the Fray not without the loss of that for which we engage so fiercely, making Shipwreck of our Faith, by losing our Charity and Humility, which are the only true Indications of God's Holy Spirit working in us:
And we enter the Fray not without the loss of that for which we engage so fiercely, making Shipwreck of our Faith, by losing our Charity and Humility, which Are the only true Indications of God's Holy Spirit working in us:
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I would not be mistaken, from what I have said, to have argued ought against the Power, or (as it is commonly objected to us) against the Assistance of God's Holy Spirit,
I would not be mistaken, from what I have said, to have argued ought against the Power, or (as it is commonly objected to us) against the Assistance of God's Holy Spirit,
for who then will believe our Report? What Certainty can we have that our Doctrine is true? And that we expound the Word of God aright? We trust too much, (as our Adversaries tell us,) to the Arm of Flesh, to Humane Reasoning, and to weaker Humane Learning:
for who then will believe our Report? What Certainty can we have that our Doctrine is true? And that we expound the Word of God aright? We trust too much, (as our Adversaries tell us,) to the Arm of Flesh, to Humane Reasoning, and to Weaker Humane Learning:
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For, seeing that the Providence of God doth not operate commonly, but by the Subordination of those Means, which his Wisdom hath thought fit to prescribe, we dare not presume upon the obtaining so extraordinary a Blessing without the using of our own Endeavours;
For, seeing that the Providence of God does not operate commonly, but by the Subordination of those Means, which his Wisdom hath Thought fit to prescribe, we Dare not presume upon the obtaining so extraordinary a Blessing without the using of our own Endeavours;
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but we believe it a necessary Preparation, (to enable us to expound the Word of God rightly,) that we understand in some measure the Languages in which the Scriptures were originally writ;
but we believe it a necessary Preparation, (to enable us to expound the Word of God rightly,) that we understand in Some measure the Languages in which the Scriptures were originally writ;
to which end we read the Ancient Fathers, who may reasonably be esteem'st the truest Interpreters of the Apostles Writings, to whom they immediately succeeded, from whence they understood several Customs and Idioms of Speech better than any living in after-Ages.
to which end we read the Ancient Father's, who may reasonably be esteemest the Truest Interpreters of the Apostles Writings, to whom they immediately succeeded, from whence they understood several Customs and Idioms of Speech better than any living in Afterages.
With servent and assiduous Prayers (to God for his Divine Assistance) we do thus employ our Studies faithfully in the Holy Scriptures, not looking idly for Prophecies and Revelations from Heaven.
With servient and assiduous Prayers (to God for his Divine Assistance) we do thus employ our Studies faithfully in the Holy Scriptures, not looking idly for Prophecies and Revelations from Heaven.
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And if, by the Blessing of God upon these (and our like) Endeavours, we gain the Spirit of Wisdom, the Gift of a sound Judgment, the Attainments of Learning,
And if, by the Blessing of God upon these (and our like) Endeavours, we gain the Spirit of Wisdom, the Gift of a found Judgement, the Attainments of Learning,
Those, whom it shall please God thus to prepare for the Preaching of his Gospel, we trust (of his Mercy) that He will not be wanting to afford all other necessary Assistances to their devout Prayers,
Those, whom it shall please God thus to prepare for the Preaching of his Gospel, we trust (of his Mercy) that He will not be wanting to afford all other necessary Assistances to their devout Prayers,
and that the People may assure themselves of Salvation under our Ministry, if by a due Administration of the Holy Sacraments, we shall make them capable of being Partakers of the Merits of Christ's Sufferings;
and that the People may assure themselves of Salvation under our Ministry, if by a due Administration of the Holy Sacraments, we shall make them capable of being Partakers of the Merits of Christ's Sufferings;
And herein, what other thing I pray appears to be farther wanting to complete fully the Pastoral Care in all those, who being lawfully call'd, shall conscientiously exercise the Ministry of Jesus Christ? For where these Duties shall be perform'd in Uprightness and Sincerity,
And herein, what other thing I pray appears to be farther wanting to complete Fully the Pastoral Care in all those, who being lawfully called, shall conscientiously exercise the Ministry of jesus christ? For where these Duties shall be performed in Uprightness and Sincerity,
yet why may we not humbly presume from these Blessings (and doubtless our Confidence is not in vain in the Lord) that we have all necessary Assistance and Illumination of God's Holy Spirit,
yet why may we not humbly presume from these Blessings (and doubtless our Confidence is not in vain in the Lord) that we have all necessary Assistance and Illumination of God's Holy Spirit,
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after having employ'd our most earnest Prayers and faithful Endeavours? Without which, we dare not carelesly and negligently throw our selves upon Divine Providence in any thing;
After having employed our most earnest Prayers and faithful Endeavours? Without which, we Dare not carelessly and negligently throw our selves upon Divine Providence in any thing;
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which will not want a particular Application with the Serious and Unprejudic'd. Let us therefore not be wavering and inconstant, and toss'd about with every Wind!
which will not want a particular Application with the Serious and Unprejudiced. Let us Therefore not be wavering and inconstant, and tossed about with every Wind!
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