An exhortation to mutual charity and union among Protestants in sermon preach'd before the King and Queen at Hampton-Court, May 21. 1689 / by William Wake ... publish'd by His Majesties special command.
THE Words are part of that affectionate Application, which the Apostle here makes of his excellent Discourse concerning the Exercise of Christian Charity, in that great Instance of Condescention to the Infirmities of our Weaker Brethren, in the foregoing Chapter.
THE Words Are part of that affectionate Application, which the Apostle Here makes of his excellent Discourse Concerning the Exercise of Christian Charity, in that great Instance of Condescension to the Infirmities of our Weaker Brothers, in the foregoing Chapter.
and not only carefully observed themselves all the Rites and Ceremonies of it, but would also by any means impose upon all others also, the observance of them.
and not only carefully observed themselves all the Rites and Ceremonies of it, but would also by any means impose upon all Others also, the observance of them.
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And how earnest they were upon this account, and how much they hated the Gentile Converts, upon whom the Apostles did not think fit to lay any such burden, many Passages both in the Acts, and in St. Paul 's Epistles, do sufficiently declare.
And how earnest they were upon this account, and how much they hated the Gentile Converts, upon whom the Apostles did not think fit to lay any such burden, many Passages both in the Acts, and in Saint Paul is Epistles, do sufficiently declare.
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but so far stood fast in that liberty, wherewith Christ had made them free, as not only to despise the weakness and ignorance of the others, but to be ready almost,
but so Far stood fast in that liberty, wherewith christ had made them free, as not only to despise the weakness and ignorance of the Others, but to be ready almost,
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I need not say how dangerous such a Controversie as this might have proved, nor what a stop it might have put to the progress of Christianity, in those first beginnings of the Gospel. Great were the difficulties which the Apostles underwent on this occasion,
I need not say how dangerous such a Controversy as this might have proved, nor what a stop it might have put to the progress of Christianity, in those First beginnings of the Gospel. Great were the difficulties which the Apostles underwent on this occasion,
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but, if it were possible, to bring them Both to such a temper with one another, that neither the Gentile Convert might despise the weakness of his Judaizing Brother;
but, if it were possible, to bring them Both to such a temper with one Another, that neither the Gentile Convert might despise the weakness of his Judaizing Brother;
and whom, as having the truer Notion of their Christian Liberty as to this matter, he therefore calls the NONLATINALPHABET, the strong in the Faith: v. 1. He exhorts them in a most admirable Discourse on this Subject throughout that whole Chapter, to bear the Infirmities of the Weak ; i. e.
and whom, as having the truer Notion of their Christian Liberty as to this matter, he Therefore calls the, the strong in the Faith: v. 1. He exhorts them in a most admirable Discourse on this Subject throughout that Whole Chapter, to bear the Infirmities of the Weak; i. e.
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First, A hearty Prayer to God Almighty, That he would inspire them so effectually with a Spirit of Unity and Charity, that notwithstanding all their differences, they might join unanimously, both Jews and Gentiles, not only in the same common Worship of God, but with the same hearty affection to one another:
First, A hearty Prayer to God Almighty, That he would inspire them so effectually with a Spirit of Unity and Charity, that notwithstanding all their differences, they might join unanimously, both jews and Gentiles, not only in the same Common Worship of God, but with the same hearty affection to one Another:
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And secondly, An Exhortation, as the final result of his whole Discourse, That they should with all charitable condescention and kindness receive, and love, and assist one another,
And secondly, an Exhortation, as the final result of his Whole Discourse, That they should with all charitable condescension and kindness receive, and love, and assist one Another,
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First, An Exhortation to these Dissenting Christians, and in them to all of us, Not to break either Charity or Communion with one another, upon the account of such things wherein we may securely differ;
First, an Exhortation to these Dissenting Christians, and in them to all of us, Not to break either Charity or Communion with one Another, upon the account of such things wherein we may securely differ;
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Secondly, An Enforcement of this Exhortation, from two of the greatest Considerations that can possibly engage any Christian to an observance of it; viz.
Secondly, an Enforcement of this Exhortation, from two of the greatest Considerations that can possibly engage any Christian to an observance of it; viz.
I shall make it my endeavour with all the plainess that I can, to pursue both the Exhortation and the Enforcement in the three following Propositions. I.
I shall make it my endeavour with all the plainness that I can, to pursue both the Exhortation and the Enforcement in the three following Propositions. I.
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That there may be differences in matters of lesser moment, between very good and zealous Christians, without any just reflection either upon the Men, or upon their Religion.
That there may be differences in matters of lesser moment, between very good and zealous Christians, without any just reflection either upon the Men, or upon their Religion.
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And first; That there may be Differences in matters of lesser moment between very good and zealous Christians, without any just reflection upon the Men, or upon their Religion.
And First; That there may be Differences in matters of lesser moment between very good and zealous Christians, without any just reflection upon the Men, or upon their Religion.
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For proof of which, I think I need go no farther than the very History of my Text. I have already said how great a division there was between the Jewish and the Gentile Converts, about the Ritual Observances of the Law of Moses, and with what a Zeal the Dissenting Parties managed the Dispute, till they had almost lost their Charity, and made a deplorable Schism in the Church of Christ. And yet I am confident no man will say that this was at all derogatory either to the Truth of their common Christianity, or to the Infallible Authority with which the Apostles had deliver'd it unto them.
For proof of which, I think I need go no farther than the very History of my Text. I have already said how great a division there was between the Jewish and the Gentile Converts, about the Ritual Observances of the Law of Moses, and with what a Zeal the Dissenting Parties managed the Dispute, till they had almost lost their Charity, and made a deplorable Schism in the Church of christ. And yet I am confident no man will say that this was At all derogatory either to the Truth of their Common Christianity, or to the Infallible authority with which the Apostles had Delivered it unto them.
And for the Parties themselves that thus differ'd with one another, that they had a true Zeal on both sides for the Glory of God, and thought it matter of Conscience, the one to observe these Ceremonial Institutions as what God still required of them;
And for the Parties themselves that thus differed with one Another, that they had a true Zeal on both sides for the Glory of God, and Thought it matter of Conscience, the one to observe these Ceremonial Institutions as what God still required of them;
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St. Paul, in the prosecution of this very Argument, does clearly bear witness to them, Ch. xiv. 6. Where he makes use of this very thing as one Reason why they should mutually tolerate one another in their Dissentions; viz. That however they differ'd in their Notions as to these particulars, yet they were both perfectly agreed in the same common Zeal for the Glory of God, and the discharge of their Duty. He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord;
Saint Paul, in the prosecution of this very Argument, does clearly bear witness to them, Christ xiv. 6. Where he makes use of this very thing as one Reason why they should mutually tolerate one Another in their Dissensions; viz. That however they differed in their Notions as to these particulars, yet they were both perfectly agreed in the same Common Zeal for the Glory of God, and the discharge of their Duty. He that Regardeth the day, Regardeth it unto the Lord;
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And indeed, either we must say, that all, even the least Points, relating to our Religion, are so clearly and plainly revealed, that no Honest man can possibly be mistaken if he will but impartially enquire into them;
And indeed, either we must say, that all, even the least Points, relating to our Religion, Are so clearly and plainly revealed, that no Honest man can possibly be mistaken if he will but impartially inquire into them;
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Or else mens different Capacities, and Opportunities, and Tempers, and Education consider'd, 'tis in vain to expect that all Good men should agree in all their Notions of Religion, any more than we see they do in any other concerns whatsoever.
Or Else men's different Capacities, and Opportunities, and Tempers, and Education considered, it's in vain to expect that all Good men should agree in all their Notions of Religion, any more than we see they do in any other concerns whatsoever.
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And who am I that I should dare to pronounce a sentence of Reprobation against any one, in whom there appear all the other Characters of an humble, upright, sincere Christian, only because he has not perhaps met with the same Instruction,
And who am I that I should Dare to pronounce a sentence of Reprobation against any one, in whom there appear all the other Characters of an humble, upright, sincere Christian, only Because he has not perhaps met with the same Instruction,
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How vain then must that Argument be, which a Late Author of the Church of Rome, has with so much Pomp revived against us, from our Differences in a few lesser Points of our Religion, to conclude us to be Erroneous in the greater ;
How vain then must that Argument be, which a Late Author of the Church of Room, has with so much Pomp revived against us, from our Differences in a few lesser Points of our Religion, to conclude us to be Erroneous in the greater;
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1 st. It is certain that amidst all our other Divisions, we are yet on all sides agreed in whatsoever is Fundamental in the Faith, or necessary to be believed and professed by us in order to our Salvation.
1 Saint. It is certain that amid all our other Divisions, we Are yet on all sides agreed in whatsoever is Fundamental in the Faith, or necessary to be believed and professed by us in order to our Salvation.
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If their differing therefore with one another, was no prejudice to the Truth of their common Christianity then, I would fain know for what reason our Differences, which are lesser, shall become so much a greater Argument against our common Christianity now. But,
If their differing Therefore with one Another, was no prejudice to the Truth of their Common Christianity then, I would fain know for what reason our Differences, which Are lesser, shall become so much a greater Argument against our Common Christianity now. But,
For to take only one Instance instead of many, and that so considerable, that Card. Bellarmin once thought the Sum of Christianity, he meant the Sum of Popery, to consist in it, viz. The Prerogatives of the Bishop of Rome, both in and over the Church of Christ. Some there are who hold the Pope to be Head of the Church, by Divine Right :
For to take only one Instance instead of many, and that so considerable, that Card. Bellarmin once Thought the Sum of Christianity, he meant the Sum of Popery, to consist in it, viz. The Prerogatives of the Bishop of Room, both in and over the Church of christ. some there Are who hold the Pope to be Head of the Church, by Divine Right:
Others the contrary. * Some, That he is Infallible : Others, That he is not. * Some, That the Pope alone, without a Council, may determine all Controversies :
Others the contrary. * some, That he is Infallible: Others, That he is not. * some, That the Pope alone, without a Council, may determine all Controversies:
what shall hinder us, but that we return their own Inference upon them, That seeing they differ among themselves in such things as these, they are so far from that absolute Infallibility they set up for, that in truth they have not so much as any certainty among them,
what shall hinder us, but that we return their own Inference upon them, That seeing they differ among themselves in such things as these, they Are so Far from that absolute Infallibility they Set up for, that in truth they have not so much as any certainty among them,
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yet this makes not against them, seeing they have a certain Rule, whenever they please, for the composing of them, viz. The Definition of the Pope, and of the Church? This, indeed, I find is commonly said by them:
yet this makes not against them, seeing they have a certain Rule, whenever they please, for the composing of them, viz. The Definition of the Pope, and of the Church? This, indeed, I find is commonly said by them:
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Or is it, That they agree in matters of Faith, and differ only in those things that do not belong to it ? Because if they differ about any Point, they for that very reason, conclude it to be no matter of Faith. But besides the Impertinence of this Answer, which amounts to no more than this, that they do agree in what they do agree, and differ only in those things in which they differ :
Or is it, That they agree in matters of Faith, and differ only in those things that do not belong to it? Because if they differ about any Point, they for that very reason, conclude it to be no matter of Faith. But beside the Impertinence of this Answer, which amounts to no more than this, that they do agree in what they do agree, and differ only in those things in which they differ:
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3 dly. If once this Principle be allowed, That because men differ in some things, they ought not to be credited in any, what then will become, not only of the Protestant Religion, as it now stands in Opposition to Popery, but even of Christianity its self? For might not a Turk or a Jew, if he were minded to give himself so much trouble to so little purpose as this late Author has done, draw out a large HISTORY of the VARIATIONS of Christians among themselves, from the Controversie of the Text, unto this day;
3 dly. If once this Principle be allowed, That Because men differ in Some things, they ought not to be credited in any, what then will become, not only of the Protestant Religion, as it now Stands in Opposition to Popery, but even of Christianity its self? For might not a Turk or a Jew, if he were minded to give himself so much trouble to so little purpose as this late Author has done, draw out a large HISTORY of the VARIATIONS of Christians among themselves, from the Controversy of the Text, unto this day;
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and then by the very same Principle conclude against us all, That we have none of us any certain Grounds for Our Religion, because the differences that are among us, plainly shew, that some of us must be deceived? And to go yet one step farther;
and then by the very same Principle conclude against us all, That we have none of us any certain Grounds for Our Religion, Because the differences that Are among us, plainly show, that Some of us must be deceived? And to go yet one step farther;
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It remains therefore, that unless we will overthrow all the measures of Christian Charity towards our Neighbour, and the common Truth, I do not say both of their Faith and of our own,
It remains Therefore, that unless we will overthrow all the measures of Christian Charity towards our Neighbour, and the Common Truth, I do not say both of their Faith and of our own,
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We must conclude, That good Christians may differ from one another in matters of lesser moment, without any just Reflection either upon themselves or their Religion.
We must conclude, That good Christians may differ from one Another in matters of lesser moment, without any just Reflection either upon themselves or their Religion.
nor are otherwise so clearly revealed, but that Wise and Good Men, after all their Enquiries, may still continue to differ in their Opinions concerning them.
nor Are otherwise so clearly revealed, but that Wise and Good Men, After all their Enquiries, may still continue to differ in their Opinions Concerning them.
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And this makes the difference between those Errors for which we separate from the Church of Rome, and those Controversies which sometimes arise among Protestants themselves.
And this makes the difference between those Errors for which we separate from the Church of Rome, and those Controversies which sometime arise among Protestants themselves.
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and therefore such as are in their own nature destructive of the very Essentials of Christianity. Whereas our differences do not at all concern the Foundations either of Faith or Worship; and are therefore such in which Good Men,
and Therefore such as Are in their own nature destructive of the very Essentials of Christianity. Whereas our differences do not At all concern the Foundations either of Faith or Worship; and Are Therefore such in which Good Men,
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II. That such differences as these, ought not to hinder such persons from agreeing together, not only in a common Charity, but, if it be possible, in a common Worship of God too.
II That such differences as these, ought not to hinder such Persons from agreeing together, not only in a Common Charity, but, if it be possible, in a Common Worship of God too.
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That when they came together to the publick Offices of the Church, to offer up their common Prayers and Thanksgivings to Him, they might do it, not only in the same form of words, but with the same affection of mind too, both towards God, and towards one another: Now the God of patience and consolation, grant you to be like-minded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus;
That when they Come together to the public Offices of the Church, to offer up their Common Prayers and Thanksgivings to Him, they might do it, not only in the same from of words, but with the same affection of mind too, both towards God, and towards one Another: Now the God of patience and consolation, grant you to be like-minded one towards Another, according to christ jesus;
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God forbid that any differences in Religion whatsoever, much less such little ones as those we are now speaking of, should ever make us deny that to our fellow Christians.
God forbid that any differences in Religion whatsoever, much less such little ones as those we Are now speaking of, should ever make us deny that to our fellow Christians.
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'Tis true indeed, our Saviour Christ once foretold to his Disciples, That there should rise up Men from among their Brethren, who should upon this account not only put them out of their Synagogues, but even think that it was a matter of Religion to kill them. But they were Jews, not Christians, who were to do this;
It's true indeed, our Saviour christ once foretold to his Disciples, That there should rise up Men from among their Brothers, who should upon this account not only put them out of their Synagogues, but even think that it was a matter of Religion to kill them. But they were jews, not Christians, who were to do this;
For these things, says he, shall they do unto you, because they have not known the Father nor Me. And we must confess it, to the scandal of our Holy Religion, that there are a sort of Men who call themselves Christians now, that still continue to fulfil this Prophecy in the very Letter of it;
For these things, Says he, shall they do unto you, Because they have not known the Father nor Me. And we must confess it, to the scandal of our Holy Religion, that there Are a sort of Men who call themselves Christians now, that still continue to fulfil this Prophecy in the very letter of it;
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But in this, as well as in the rest of their Errors, they give us but the more effectually to understand how little they have in them of the true Spirit of Christianity ;
But in this, as well as in the rest of their Errors, they give us but the more effectually to understand how little they have in them of the true Spirit of Christianity;
for sure such things as these they could never do, but only that, as our Saviour in that other case before said, they have not known the Father nor Him.
for sure such things as these they could never do, but only that, as our Saviour in that other case before said, they have not known the Father nor Him.
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but especially on such an account, as, if it be once admitted, will in this divided state of the Church, utterly drive the very name of brotherly Love and Charity out of it:
but especially on such an account, as, if it be once admitted, will in this divided state of the Church, utterly drive the very name of brotherly Love and Charity out of it:
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seeing by whatever Arguments we shall go about to justifie our uncharitableness to any Others, they will all equally warrant them to with hold in like manner their Charity from us.
seeing by whatever Arguments we shall go about to justify our uncharitableness to any Others, they will all equally warrant them to with hold in like manner their Charity from us.
even whilst we were yet his Enemies, and love those whom we ought to hope, notwithstanding all their Errors, are yet still his Friends; and not think those unworthy of our Charity, whom we piously presume God will not think unworthy of his Favour ? We suppose them to be mistaken in those things wherein they differ from us, and perhaps they are so;
even while we were yet his Enemies, and love those whom we ought to hope, notwithstanding all their Errors, Are yet still his Friends; and not think those unworthy of our Charity, whom we piously presume God will not think unworthy of his Favour? We suppose them to be mistaken in those things wherein they differ from us, and perhaps they Are so;
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In short, if we are indeed, what we esteem our selves to be, the strong in the Faith, let us then remember, that tho Charity be their Duty too as well as ours, yet 'tis to such as We are, especially, that St. Paul addresses the Exhortation of the Text, to bear the Infirmities of the weak ;
In short, if we Are indeed, what we esteem our selves to be, the strong in the Faith, let us then Remember, that though Charity be their Duty too as well as ours, yet it's to such as We Are, especially, that Saint Paul Addresses the Exhortation of the Text, to bear the Infirmities of the weak;
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2. Such Differences as these, ought not only not to lessen our Charity, but, if it be possible, not to hinder us from joining together in the same common Worship of God with one another.
2. Such Differences as these, ought not only not to lessen our Charity, but, if it be possible, not to hinder us from joining together in the same Common Worship of God with one Another.
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They did with one Mouth glorifie God, even when their differences would not suffer them to do it with one Heart. They united together in a common Worship of God,
They did with one Mouth Glorify God, even when their differences would not suffer them to do it with one Heart. They united together in a Common Worship of God,
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Indeed where mens Errors are such as utterly do subvert the very Essentials of our Religious Worship, it is then in vain to hope for any Communion in the Publick Service of God with them.
Indeed where men's Errors Are such as utterly do subvert the very Essentials of our Religious Worship, it is then in vain to hope for any Communion in the Public Service of God with them.
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We must not destroy the Principles of Christianity, out of a Zeal to enlarge the Communion of Christians. He would be a very condescending Votary indeed, who for the sake of praying to God with the Papist, would pray to the Blessed Virgin and Saints too with him:
We must not destroy the Principles of Christianity, out of a Zeal to enlarge the Communion of Christians. He would be a very condescending Votary indeed, who for the sake of praying to God with the Papist, would pray to the Blessed Virgae and Saints too with him:
and not only worship their Host, but even give up his Right to the Cup in the Eucharist, only that he might receive that Holy Sacrament in their Company.
and not only worship their Host, but even give up his Right to the Cup in the Eucharist, only that he might receive that Holy Sacrament in their Company.
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And it has never gone well with the Church of Christ, since men have been so narrow spirited as to mix the Controversies of Faith, with their Publick Forms of Worship ;
And it has never gone well with the Church of christ, since men have been so narrow spirited as to mix the Controversies of Faith, with their Public Forms of Worship;
and have made their Liturgies, instead of being Offices of Devotion to God, become Tests and Censures of the Opinions of their Brethren. But yet when all is done, the Truths of Christianity must not be sacrificed to the Peace of Christians ;
and have made their Liturgies, instead of being Offices of Devotion to God, become Tests and Censures of the Opinions of their Brothers. But yet when all is done, the Truths of Christianity must not be sacrificed to the Peace of Christians;
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That to this End, it is the Duty of all of us, but especially of the stronger Christians, not only to Pray for such a Union, but also, as they have opportunity, heartily to labour themselves, and earnestly to stir up all others to endeavour after it.
That to this End, it is the Duty of all of us, but especially of the Stronger Christians, not only to Pray for such a union, but also, as they have opportunity, heartily to labour themselves, and earnestly to stir up all Others to endeavour After it.
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as not both heartily to deplore them, and to think that nothing could be too much, that might innocently be done on all hands, for the redressing of them.
as not both heartily to deplore them, and to think that nothing could be too much, that might innocently be done on all hands, for the redressing of them.
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Indeed for what concerns the whole Body of the Catholick Church on Earth, so many are the Disputes that have arisen among the several Parties and Communions of it,
Indeed for what concerns the Whole Body of the Catholic Church on Earth, so many Are the Disputes that have arisen among the several Parties and Communions of it,
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and will not suffer the plainest Arguments to convince them of their Errors, 'tis in vain to hope ever to see things brought to such a Temper, as we could wish in that.
and will not suffer the Plainest Arguments to convince them of their Errors, it's in vain to hope ever to see things brought to such a Temper, as we could wish in that.
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But especially whilst that part which is the most corrupt, is so far from being willing to concur to any such Union, that on the contrary, she has cut off all possibility of attaining it.
But especially while that part which is the most corrupt, is so Far from being willing to concur to any such union, that on the contrary, she has Cut off all possibility of attaining it.
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And by arrogating an unwarrantable Infallibility to her self, and Authority over all others, will neither reform her own abuses, nor admit any into her Communion, that will not profess the same Errors, in which she her self stands involved.
And by arrogating an unwarrantable Infallibility to her self, and authority over all Others, will neither reform her own Abuses, nor admit any into her Communion, that will not profess the same Errors, in which she her self Stands involved.
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as tho they differ in Opinion, yet to love as Brethren, and agree together in a common Charity, till we shall be so happy as to unite in a common Faith and worship of God.
as though they differ in Opinion, yet to love as Brothers, and agree together in a Common Charity, till we shall be so happy as to unite in a Common Faith and worship of God.
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But for us whom it has pleased God, by delivering us from the Errors and Superstitions of the Church of Rome, to unite together in the common name of Protestant, Reformed Christians, would we but as heartily labour after Peace, as we are all of us very highly exhorted to it;
But for us whom it has pleased God, by delivering us from the Errors and Superstitions of the Church of Rome, to unite together in the Common name of Protestant, Reformed Christians, would we but as heartily labour After Peace, as we Are all of us very highly exhorted to it;
I cannot see why we who are so happily join'd together in a common profession of the same Faith, at least, I am sure in all the necessary points of it;
I cannot see why we who Are so happily joined together in a Common profession of the same Faith, At least, I am sure in all the necessary points of it;
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and I hope amidst all our lesser differences, in a common love and charity to one another, should not also be united in the same common Worship of God too.
and I hope amid all our lesser differences, in a Common love and charity to one Another, should not also be united in the same Common Worship of God too.
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I will not now enter into any Dispute, to shew how little reason there is for any one to separate from the Offices of the Church of England, upon the account of those few Exceptions that have sometimes been offer'd to justifie the doing of it.
I will not now enter into any Dispute, to show how little reason there is for any one to separate from the Offices of the Church of England, upon the account of those few Exceptions that have sometime been offered to justify the doing of it.
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yet nevertheless freely allow of what they call Occasional Communion with us, I think sufficiently shews how little real ground there is for those Scruples, that have so long detain'd them in an unjust aversion to our Worship.
yet nevertheless freely allow of what they call Occasional Communion with us, I think sufficiently shows how little real ground there is for those Scruples, that have so long detained them in an unjust aversion to our Worship.
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Blessed be God, who has abundantly justified both the Purity of our Doctrine, and the Innocency of our Worship, not only by the general Approbation of the Reform'd Churches abroad, who both freely communicate with us in our religious Offices, and have often given Testimony in favour of them;
Blessed be God, who has abundantly justified both the Purity of our Doctrine, and the Innocency of our Worship, not only by the general Approbation of the Reformed Churches abroad, who both freely communicate with us in our religious Offices, and have often given Testimony in favour of them;
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And indeed the things for which some forsake us now, are no other than what they were in the Beginning of the Reformation; when yet there was no such thing as Separation from our Communion :
And indeed the things for which Some forsake us now, Are not other than what they were in the Beginning of the Reformation; when yet there was no such thing as Separation from our Communion:
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But on the contrary, the old Non-Conformists themselves, tho they disliked some things in our Worship, yet freely declared they thought it a Crime to divide the Church upon the account of them.
But on the contrary, the old nonconformists themselves, though they disliked Some things in our Worship, yet freely declared they Thought it a Crime to divide the Church upon the account of them.
And they who at this day separate from us, for the sake of those few Constitutions that have been made for the Order and Decency of our Publick Worship, must for the same reason have separated from all the Churches of the Christian World, for above 1500 Years;
And they who At this day separate from us, for the sake of those few Constitutions that have been made for the Order and Decency of our Public Worship, must for the same reason have separated from all the Churches of the Christian World, for above 1500 years;
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and a too long Experience has already shewn us, That if ever we mean to accomplish that Union so much recommended to us by our Apostle, so advantageous to the Church at all times,
and a too long Experience has already shown us, That if ever we mean to accomplish that union so much recommended to us by our Apostle, so advantageous to the Church At all times,
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but especially at this time so necessary to our Peace and our Establishment, that it seems to be the only way that yet remains to settle and to secure us;
but especially At this time so necessary to our Peace and our Establishment, that it seems to be the only Way that yet remains to settle and to secure us;
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and upon all these accounts so much to be desired by all Good Men, we must seek it by that Rule which St. Paul here proposed to the Dissenting Christians of my Text, We then that are strong in the faith, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak,
and upon all these accounts so much to be desired by all Good Men, we must seek it by that Rule which Saint Paul Here proposed to the Dissenting Christians of my Text, We then that Are strong in the faith, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak,
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I cannot but think it a Reflection becoming every good Christian among us, but in a more especial manner, worthy the Consideration of such an Auditory as this,
I cannot but think it a Reflection becoming every good Christian among us, but in a more especial manner, worthy the Consideration of such an Auditory as this,
And for Exhortations to so good and Christian a Work, shall I set before you the Example of our Blessed Saviour recommended to us in the Text, with what a mighty condescention he has treated Us;
And for Exhortations to so good and Christian a Work, shall I Set before you the Exampl of our Blessed Saviour recommended to us in the Text, with what a mighty condescension he has treated Us;
how He came down from Heaven, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and being made in the likeness of a sinful man, humbled Himself even to the Death upon the Cross for us;
how He Come down from Heaven, and took upon Him the from of a servant, and being made in the likeness of a sinful man, humbled Himself even to the Death upon the Cross for us;
Or rather, shall I shew you, how far such a Blessed Union as this, would conduce to the Glory of God, to the Security of our Religion, and to the promotion of Peace, and Charity, and Piety among us?
Or rather, shall I show you, how Far such a Blessed union as this, would conduce to the Glory of God, to the Security of our Religion, and to the promotion of Peace, and Charity, and Piety among us?
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Great, to be sure, is the Advantage which our Enemies either have, or at least hoped to have made, by those Contests which they have taken so much pains both to bring in, and to keep up among us:
Great, to be sure, is the Advantage which our Enemies either have, or At least hoped to have made, by those Contests which they have taken so much pains both to bring in, and to keep up among us:
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And methinks there should need no other Argument to stir up every true Friend to the name of Protestant, to endeavour all he can to compose our Differences, than this one thing, That we are sufficiently convinced who they are that we please, and whose Interests we serve, by the continuance of them.
And methinks there should need no other Argument to stir up every true Friend to the name of Protestant, to endeavour all he can to compose our Differences, than this one thing, That we Are sufficiently convinced who they Are that we please, and whose Interests we serve, by the Continuance of them.
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But especially with reference to the differences about Religion, To mark them which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the Doctrine which we have learnt, and avoid them.
But especially with Referente to the differences about Religion, To mark them which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the Doctrine which we have learned, and avoid them.
With what a scrupulous care did St. Paul manage himself between the dissenting parties in my Text? What admirable Rules did he lay down for them to walk by? and with what an affectionate earnestness did he enforce them? If there be any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of Love,
With what a scrupulous care did Saint Paul manage himself between the dissenting parties in my Text? What admirable Rules did he lay down for them to walk by? and with what an affectionate earnestness did he enforce them? If there be any consolation in christ, if any Comfort of Love,
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and Mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same Love, being of one Accord, of one Mind.
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and mercies, fulfil you my joy, that you be like-minded, having the same Love, being of one Accord, of one Mind.
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And may I not beg leave, tho not with the Authority, yet with the Charity of St. Paul, to apply all this to those unhappy Divisions that at this day rend in pieces the Church of Christ among us;
And may I not beg leave, though not with the authority, yet with the Charity of Saint Paul, to apply all this to those unhappy Divisions that At this day rend in Pieces the Church of christ among us;
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and beseech you, by all these endearing Considerations, to pursue those things which may make for our Peace; and for the closing of those breaches, which the malice of our Enemies too successfully begun,
and beseech you, by all these endearing Considerations, to pursue those things which may make for our Peace; and for the closing of those Breaches, which the malice of our Enemies too successfully begun,
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Never, certainly, was there a time, since our Divisions first began, in which we had greater reason to consider of such a Union, or, I hope, a fairer opportunity to promise our selves an Accomplishment of it.
Never, Certainly, was there a time, since our Divisions First began, in which we had greater reason to Consider of such a union, or, I hope, a Fairer opportunity to promise our selves an Accomplishment of it.
Let us shew the sense we have of that wonderful Deliverance God has given us out of the hand of our Enemies, by uniting our selves in the strictest League of Friendship with one another.
Let us show the sense we have of that wondered Deliverance God has given us out of the hand of our Enemies, by uniting our selves in the Strictest League of Friendship with one Another.
Hitherto we have defended our Church by our Arguments; let us now by our Charity settle and establish it, against the like Dangers for the time to come.
Hitherto we have defended our Church by our Arguments; let us now by our Charity settle and establish it, against the like Dangers for the time to come.
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When the Church of Christ being purged from those Corruptions that have so long defaced its Beauty, shall again appear in its primitive Purity. When all Heresie and Schism being every where abolished,
When the Church of christ being purged from those Corruptions that have so long defaced its Beauty, shall again appear in its primitive Purity. When all Heresy and Schism being every where abolished,
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when a general Reformation, and a true Zeal, and a perfect Charity, passing through the World, we should All be united in the same Faith, the same Worship, the same Communion and Fellowship one with another? When all Pride and Prejudice, all Interests and Designs being submitted to the Honour of God,
when a general Reformation, and a true Zeal, and a perfect Charity, passing through the World, we should All be united in the same Faith, the same Worship, the same Communion and Fellowship one with Another? When all Pride and Prejudice, all Interests and Designs being submitted to the Honour of God,
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and Religion no longer take its denomination from little Sects and Factions, but we shall all be content with the same common primitive Names of Christians and Brethren, and live together as becomes our Character, in Brotherly Love and Christian Charity with one another?
and Religion no longer take its denomination from little Sects and Factions, but we shall all be content with the same Common primitive Names of Christians and Brothers, and live together as becomes our Character, in Brotherly Love and Christian Charity with one Another?
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And who can tell but such a Change as this, and which we have otherwise some reason to believe is nigh at hand, may even now break forth from the midst of us, would we but all seriously labour to perfect the Great Work which the Providence of God has so gloriously begun amongst us,
And who can tell but such a Change as this, and which we have otherwise Some reason to believe is High At hand, may even now break forth from the midst of us, would we but all seriously labour to perfect the Great Work which the Providence of God has so gloriously begun among us,
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and establish that Love and Unity among our selves, which may afterwards diffuse it self from us into all the other parts of the Christian World besides?
and establish that Love and Unity among our selves, which may afterwards diffuse it self from us into all the other parts of the Christian World beside?
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H•st•ire des variations des Eglises Protestantes: par Mr. l' Evesque de MEAUX. The design of which, may be seen in the Summary of his Preface — Les Variations dans la foy preuve certaine de fausset é. — Charactere des heresies d'estre variables. — Ce Charactere reconnu dans tous les Ages de l' Eglise. — Charactere d'immutabilitè dans lay foy de l' Eglise Catholique. — Que les variations de l' un des partis (de Protestans) est une preuve contre l' Autre, &c.
H•st•ire des variations des Churches Protestants: par Mr. l' Evesque de MEAUX. The Design of which, may be seen in the Summary of his Preface — Les Variations dans la foy preuve certain de fausset é. — Charactere des heresies d'estre variables. — Ce Charactere reconnu dans tous les Ages de l' Eglise. — Charactere d'immutabilitè dans lay foy de l' Eglise Catholic. — Que les variations de l' un des partis (de Protestans) est une preuve contre l' Autre, etc.
