and such reputation gotten, as that they were thought fit enough to be intrusted with a publick employment for the Church at Jerusalem (nor that without desert,
and such reputation got, as that they were Thought fit enough to be Entrusted with a public employment for the Church At Jerusalem (nor that without desert,
for St. Luke tells us at the 9. and 11. chapters, They were full of the Holy Ghost) are now by vertue of an express from the same Holy Ghost, separated, or, (which is all one) consecrated to their Apostleship, by the laying on of hands.
for Saint Lycia tells us At the 9. and 11. Chapters, They were full of the Holy Ghost) Are now by virtue of an express from the same Holy Ghost, separated, or, (which is all one) consecrated to their Apostleship, by the laying on of hands.
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I call it their Apostleship, rather than Episcopacy or Priesthood (though neither interpretation want its Patrons) as finding in their execution of that Function whereunto they were now call'd (and we do not read of any new Ordination of them afterwards) little agreement with the Office of a Bishop, it being limited to some particular Church;
I call it their Apostleship, rather than Episcopacy or Priesthood (though neither Interpretation want its Patrons) as finding in their execution of that Function whereunto they were now called (and we do not read of any new Ordination of them afterwards) little agreement with the Office of a Bishop, it being limited to Some particular Church;
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and less with that of a Presbyter, which gave him neither power of Ordaining nor yet of Censures: both which St. Paul at least is recorded to have exercised,
and less with that of a Presbyter, which gave him neither power of Ordaining nor yet of Censures: both which Saint Paul At least is recorded to have exercised,
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Besides that it seems too much below the Eminency of an Apostle (though the Schoolmen be not ashamed to fasten all their seven Orders upon our Saviour Christ himself) to be tyed to those Gradations,
Beside that it seems too much below the Eminency of an Apostle (though the Schoolmen be not ashamed to fasten all their seven Order upon our Saviour christ himself) to be tied to those Gradations,
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now when the Spirit was poured out upon all Flesh, which were only necessary for the succeeding Christian Church, wherein the Gifts of the holy Ghost were in great part to be supplied by Mans endeavour.
now when the Spirit was poured out upon all Flesh, which were only necessary for the succeeding Christian Church, wherein the Gifts of the holy Ghost were in great part to be supplied by men endeavour.
This Apostleship therefore being conferr'd upon them, immediately like faithful Stewards they applied themselves diligently to the Performance of their charge, And being sent forth by the Holy Ghost departed — And when they were at Salamis they preached the word of God in the Synagogues of the Jews.
This Apostleship Therefore being conferred upon them, immediately like faithful Stewards they applied themselves diligently to the Performance of their charge, And being sent forth by the Holy Ghost departed — And when they were At Salamis they preached the word of God in the Synagogues of the jews.
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In the latter we have expressed their Exercise of that Function, Synechdochically layed down in these words, They departed and preached the word of God in the Synagogues of the Jews. Their Commission is twofold.
In the latter we have expressed their Exercise of that Function, Synecdochically laid down in these words, They departed and preached the word of God in the Synagogues of the jews. Their Commission is twofold.
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Secondly, External from the Church, implied by the connexion of this with the former verse, They on whom the Prophets had layed their hands, They were sent forth by the Holy Ghost.
Secondly, External from the Church, implied by the connexion of this with the former verse, They on whom the prophets had laid their hands, They were sent forth by the Holy Ghost.
Which Commission from the Church, if we again consider with Reflection upon this from the Holy Ghost, we may observe by way of Deduction the joynt concurrence of the one with the other,
Which Commission from the Church, if we again Consider with Reflection upon this from the Holy Ghost, we may observe by Way of Deduction the joint concurrence of the one with the other,
In, or from the 2. part, I shall shew you that the duty of such as are thus Commissioned by the Holy Ghost and by the Church, is Preaching, and what that Preaching was, is, or ought to be.
In, or from the 2. part, I shall show you that the duty of such as Are thus Commissioned by the Holy Ghost and by the Church, is Preaching, and what that Preaching was, is, or ought to be.
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that Paul and Barnabas were not by this Imposition of hands admitted to any degree Ministerial, but only received it in way of a Blessing upon the expedition they were now about to be imployed in.
that Paul and Barnabas were not by this Imposition of hands admitted to any degree Ministerial, but only received it in Way of a Blessing upon the expedition they were now about to be employed in.
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and that because They had expounded NONLATINALPHABET in the second verse, Saying of Mass, He would needs find fault too with their construing Imposition of hands, in the next verse, Giving of orders, but that we find the same opinion in some of the Romanists too;
and that Because They had expounded in the second verse, Saying of Mass, He would needs find fault too with their construing Imposition of hands, in the next verse, Giving of order, but that we find the same opinion in Some of the Romanists too;
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For answer to which, it is confess'd, not only that Paul had an Immediate calling from God but also that such a Mission was altogether as essential to the Apostleship, as to the Prophets in the Old Testament.
For answer to which, it is confessed, not only that Paul had an Immediate calling from God but also that such a Mission was altogether as essential to the Apostleship, as to the prophets in the Old Testament.
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which while the High-Priest of the New-Covenant was present with them, had perhaps annex'd unto it their Inauguration: Both however were received immediately from him,
which while the High-Priest of the New-covenant was present with them, had perhaps annexed unto it their Inauguration: Both however were received immediately from him,
Nor doth it any way blemish their Prerogative above the after-Fathers of the Church, to own Ordination By man, since their Master had vouchsaf'd to receive the sacrament of Baptism from one, who he himself had pronounced less than the least of these Prophetical Ordainers.
Nor does it any Way blemish their Prerogative above the after-Fathers of the Church, to own Ordination By man, since their Master had vouchsafed to receive the sacrament of Baptism from one, who he himself had pronounced less than the least of these Prophetical Ordainers.
but he might nevertheless be ordained by man, and so (to omit late Interpreters,) St. Chrysostom tells us, he was ( in his Homily upon my text, NONLATINALPHABET,) as having no authority to exercise his Apostleship to which he was called by special Direction from the Holy Ghost, till he was ordained to it by the laying on of hands.
but he might nevertheless be ordained by man, and so (to omit late Interpreters,) Saint Chrysostom tells us, he was (in his Homily upon my text,,) as having no Authority to exercise his Apostleship to which he was called by special Direction from the Holy Ghost, till he was ordained to it by the laying on of hands.
So that there is no reason why NONLATINALPHABET in the text urged, should be any more then NONLATINALPHABET in the 1. to Timothy, by the commandment of God, or NONLATINALPHABET, in almost all the rest of his Epistles, by the will of God.
So that there is no reason why in the text urged, should be any more then in the 1. to Timothy, by the Commandment of God, or, in almost all the rest of his Epistles, by the will of God.
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It seems then not improbable, that all Apostles after Christs Ascension into Heaven, received their Apostleship by Imposition of hands from the Church.
It seems then not improbable, that all Apostles After Christ Ascension into Heaven, received their Apostleship by Imposition of hands from the Church.
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Even Matthias himself, of whose choice we find mention without any of his Ordination; For though our English in translating NONLATINALPHABET he was numbred with, make the text seem to imply him sufficiently instated in his Apostolate, by having the lot fallen upon him,
Even Matthias himself, of whose choice we find mention without any of his Ordination; For though our English in translating he was numbered with, make the text seem to imply him sufficiently instated in his Apostolate, by having the lot fallen upon him,
yet the Original will better bear Erasmus 's Cooptatus est, or Beza 's Communibus calculis allectus, after which, implying only a Nomination, might well follow a solemn Admission,
yet the Original will better bear Erasmus is Cooptatus est, or Beza is Communibus calculis allectus, After which, implying only a Nomination, might well follow a solemn Admission,
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Here you see we have an NONLATINALPHABET, from the Holy Ghost for Barnabas and Saul, the Holy Ghost said, separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work whereunto I have called them, at the second verse.
Here you see we have an, from the Holy Ghost for Barnabas and Saul, the Holy Ghost said, separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work whereunto I have called them, At the second verse.
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Which to say, was no more than send away Barnabas and Saul to Cyprus, betrayes so much Ignorance in the use of that expression in both Testaments, that I think it cannot find much entertainment with any Person of Reason.
Which to say, was no more than send away Barnabas and Saul to Cyprus, betrays so much Ignorance in the use of that expression in both Testaments, that I think it cannot find much entertainment with any Person of Reason.
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This Separation therefore was nothing else but their Ordination, and the conferring that power upon them which the Holy Ghost now call'd them to by an External, Extraordinary Call,
This Separation Therefore was nothing Else but their Ordination, and the conferring that power upon them which the Holy Ghost now called them to by an External, Extraordinary Call,
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And so I come to the First part of my text, which represents unto us their Commission, and that first from the Holy Ghost, expresly given us in these words, — Being sent forth by the Holy Ghost
And so I come to the First part of my text, which represents unto us their Commission, and that First from the Holy Ghost, expressly given us in these words, — Being sent forth by the Holy Ghost
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than either his Extraordinary Calling of them, before mentioned in the second verse, or the Secret Instinct of the Spirit directing them whither they should go (though both expositions have their throngs of Assertors) I am for my part, induced to think,
than either his Extraordinary Calling of them, before mentioned in the second verse, or the Secret Instinct of the Spirit directing them whither they should go (though both expositions have their throngs of Assertors) I am for my part, induced to think,
the latter, (besides that this Cyprus whither they went, was Barnabas 's own Countrey (as appears plainly at the latter end of the 4. chap.) so that he might in all probability be carried thither by his own Affection) hath none or very few Parallels in this History or elsewhere, either Historical or Grammatical.
the latter, (beside that this Cyprus whither they went, was Barnabas is own Country (as appears plainly At the latter end of the 4. chap.) so that he might in all probability be carried thither by his own Affection) hath none or very few Parallels in this History or elsewhere, either Historical or Grammatical.
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For first, how many Journeys of S. Paul and others do we here meet withall without the least mention of the Holy Ghosts sending? it being sufficiently known and elsewhere to be collected, that they were directed by him in almost all their undertakings.
For First, how many Journeys of S. Paul and Others do we Here meet withal without the least mention of the Holy Ghosts sending? it being sufficiently known and elsewhere to be collected, that they were directed by him in almost all their undertakings.
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And then secondly, The spirit of Prophesie (except where in general those Extraordinary gifts are express'd in one, as St. John 7.39. and the like) is not usually called, NONLATINALPHABET but barely NONLATINALPHABET, not the Holy Ghost, but the Spirit, as you may see in the 11, 19, 20, and 21. chap. of this book, to name no more;
And then secondly, The Spirit of Prophesy (except where in general those Extraordinary Gifts Are expressed in one, as Saint John 7.39. and the like) is not usually called, but barely, not the Holy Ghost, but the Spirit, as you may see in the 11, 19, 20, and 21. chap. of this book, to name no more;
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whereas this power of Orders is styled the holy Ghost in that very form which the greatest part of the Western Church hath taken up from our Saviours own mouth.
whereas this power of Order is styled the holy Ghost in that very from which the greatest part of the Western Church hath taken up from our Saviors own Mouth.
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And in the 20. of this book v. 28. the Presbyters which were ordained by the Apostles, are charged by S. Paul at Miletus, to take heed unto the Flock, over which the Holy Ghost had made them overseers.
And in the 20. of this book v. 28. the Presbyters which were ordained by the Apostles, Are charged by S. Paul At Miletus, to take heed unto the Flock, over which the Holy Ghost had made them Overseers.
In the 2. v. they were sent by him upon his Immediate choice and appointment: In the text they were sent by him upon his Bestowing that Power which the Prophets at Antioch bid them receive at their laying on of hands.
In the 2. v. they were sent by him upon his Immediate choice and appointment: In the text they were sent by him upon his Bestowing that Power which the prophets At Antioch bid them receive At their laying on of hands.
This was the chiefest business of God the Father, and God the Sons breathing forth or sending down the Holy Ghost from Heaven, to qualify and make some fit for the performance of Church-work, with his NONLATINALPHABET.
This was the chiefest business of God the Father, and God the Sons breathing forth or sending down the Holy Ghost from Heaven, to qualify and make Some fit for the performance of Church work, with his.
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for the work of the Ministery, verse the 11 And as a learned observer says very well, All the reason in the world that he should have a special hand in giving, where himself is to be received.
for the work of the Ministry, verse the 11 And as a learned observer Says very well, All the reason in the world that he should have a special hand in giving, where himself is to be received.
Whosoever therefore undertakes this Warfare (for so the work of the Levites is often call'd in the book of Numbers ) without a Commission from him, viz. the Holy Ghost, though he make pretence of never so plausible Intentions, is but a Traytor to the Holy Ghost, and can look for no better thanks than Uzzah had for his Officious Prophanation.
Whosoever Therefore undertakes this Warfare (for so the work of the Levites is often called in the book of Numbers) without a Commission from him, viz. the Holy Ghost, though he make pretence of never so plausible Intentions, is but a Traitor to the Holy Ghost, and can look for no better thanks than Uzzah had for his Officious Profanation.
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For though there be mention here of Apostles only receiving the Holy Ghost, 'tis evident they receiv'd not this Gift as Apostles, but as entring into an Ecclesiastical Ministery: else why did they impart the same afterwards to Bishops and Presbyters, which St. Pauls History and Writings do abundantly witness.
For though there be mention Here of Apostles only receiving the Holy Ghost, it's evident they received not this Gift as Apostles, but as entering into an Ecclesiastical Ministry: Else why did they impart the same afterwards to Bishops and Presbyters, which Saint Paul's History and Writings do abundantly witness.
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So that I may without offence (I hope) to the scope of the History, take a view of it, especially as it represents us with the Priests Ordination, the chief business of this present solemnity.
So that I may without offence (I hope) to the scope of the History, take a view of it, especially as it represents us with the Priests Ordination, the chief business of this present solemnity.
You may observe in the Gospel that the Holy Ghost is twice promised by our Saviour to his Apostles, once under the promise of the Keys, in the 16 of St. Matthew v. the 18. about two years before his Passion: afterwards under the promise of a Comforter (or as the learned Grotius translates it, an Advocate ) Luke 24.49.
You may observe in the Gospel that the Holy Ghost is twice promised by our Saviour to his Apostles, once under the promise of the Keys, in the 16 of Saint Matthew v. the 18. about two Years before his Passion: afterwards under the promise of a Comforter (or as the learned Grotius translates it, an Advocate) Lycia 24.49.
after his Resurrection (though ye shall find the same Promise made unto them, and often repeated the Day before his Passion, in the 14, 15, and 16. chapters of St. John, and some moneths before that, to all Beleevers, St. John 7.38.
After his Resurrection (though you shall find the same Promise made unto them, and often repeated the Day before his Passion, in the 14, 15, and 16. Chapters of Saint John, and Some months before that, to all Believers, Saint John 7.38.
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The Other was a Power from on high, a Power of conviction by Miracles, When the Comforter is come, he shall convince the world of Sin, of Righteousness,
The Other was a Power from on high, a Power of conviction by Miracles, When the Comforter is come, he shall convince the world of since, of Righteousness,
for the name and the cause of Christ, St. Mat. 10.18, 19, 20. And a Power of knowledge of the truth, St. John 14.26. The Comforter which is the holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things.
for the name and the cause of christ, Saint Mathew 10.18, 19, 20. And a Power of knowledge of the truth, Saint John 14.26. The Comforter which is the holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things.
And those are such as the Apostle reckons up in the 12 of his Epistle to the Rom. v. the 8. He that giveth let him do it with simplicity: He that ruleth, with diligence:
And those Are such as the Apostle reckons up in the 12 of his Epistle to the Rom. v. the 8. He that gives let him do it with simplicity: He that Ruleth, with diligence:
Together with several other graces which he reckons up, and calls Gifts in the 6. verse, (Having then gifts, differing according to the grace that is given to us,) and Fruit of the Spirit in his 5. to the Gal. v. the 22. That these Ghostly Gifts of the fourth kind of Sanctifying Graces, are perpetually to be enjoyed by the faithful, is confess'd on all hands.
Together with several other graces which he reckons up, and calls Gifts in the 6. verse, (Having then Gifts, differing according to the grace that is given to us,) and Fruit of the Spirit in his 5. to the Gal. v. the 22. That these Ghostly Gifts of the fourth kind of Sanctifying Graces, Are perpetually to be enjoyed by the faithful, is confessed on all hands.
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That the Power of Miracles which the Apostles exercised while Christ was upon the Earth, was a Gift Extraordinary, and not to out-last their own times, will be easily admitted among us:
That the Power of Miracles which the Apostles exercised while christ was upon the Earth, was a Gift Extraordinary, and not to outlast their own times, will be Easily admitted among us:
and the same of that which was given at the Feast of Pentecost: excepting that part of it mentioned in the 14. of St. John, The Gift of knowledge, which we must warily distinguish, what it was in the Apostles, and what in the succeeding Church;
and the same of that which was given At the Feast of Pentecost: excepting that part of it mentioned in the 14. of Saint John, The Gift of knowledge, which we must warily distinguish, what it was in the Apostles, and what in the succeeding Church;
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They had in its Fulness, they were taught all things by it, but after ages had only that Proportion which seemed good to the Author and Disposer of it. For,
They had in its Fullness, they were taught all things by it, but After ages had only that Proportion which seemed good to the Author and Disposer of it. For,
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Should we leave this wholly among the Extraordinary Gifts of the Apostles, we had quite relinquishd our interest in the Comforter, and should have no more reason to look for him at our Veni Creator, than to expect the mighty rushing Wind or the Sound from Heaven,
Should we leave this wholly among the Extraordinary Gifts of the Apostles, we had quite relinquishd our Interest in the Comforter, and should have no more reason to look for him At our Veni Creator, than to expect the mighty rushing Wind or the Found from Heaven,
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some making it the same with Sanctifying Grace: some the same with Grace Enabling for the Performance, which I take to be nothing else but that Gift of Knowledge under the second kind of Graces mentioned;
Some making it the same with Sanctifying Grace: Some the same with Grace Enabling for the Performance, which I take to be nothing Else but that Gift of Knowledge under the second kind of Graces mentioned;
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and of these, some there are (in our own Church I mean,) who think it nothing inferiour to that which the Apostles had, A plain Infallibility: The rest confound it with that Gift of the Comforter, as it belongs to the Universal Church.
and of these, Some there Are (in our own Church I mean,) who think it nothing inferior to that which the Apostles had, A plain Infallibility: The rest confound it with that Gift of the Comforter, as it belongs to the Universal Church.
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They that think it the same with Sanctifying Grace, (to say no more) must needs forget that Judas Iscariot, (in whom was little or no sign rather of Sanctifying Grace, when he betrayed his Master,) was, one of the twelve,
They that think it the same with Sanctifying Grace, (to say no more) must needs forget that Judas Iscariot, (in whom was little or no Signen rather of Sanctifying Grace, when he betrayed his Master,) was, one of the twelve,
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and (if we may draw any parallel from the Law) that Caiaphas the High Priest prophesied, St. John 11. v. 49, 50. and 18, 14. They would easily confess that it is too possible there may be more employed in the Building of Gods Ark the Church, than shall be preserved in it.
and (if we may draw any parallel from the Law) that Caiaphas the High Priest prophesied, Saint John 11. v. 49, 50. and 18, 14. They would Easily confess that it is too possible there may be more employed in the Building of God's Ark the Church, than shall be preserved in it.
To them who imagine an Infallibility of the Spirit accompanying all true Ordination, and dare call them Laymen, which arrive not at the same perfection of knowledge which they dream themselves Masters of (when indeed to differ from them in any one fond opinion is enough to fetch us under this Censure) the woful experience of their too fruitful Errors is a sufficient answer.
To them who imagine an Infallibility of the Spirit accompanying all true Ordination, and Dare call them Laymen, which arrive not At the same perfection of knowledge which they dream themselves Masters of (when indeed to differ from them in any one found opinion is enough to fetch us under this Censure) the woeful experience of their too fruitful Errors is a sufficient answer.
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yet he hath not pass'd any promise to tye it to the Churches Ordination: for, the Comforter is no otherwise promised than other Graces of special Favour, upon condition of our receiving them;
yet he hath not passed any promise to tie it to the Churches Ordination: for, the Comforter is not otherwise promised than other Graces of special Favour, upon condition of our receiving them;
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when he provides Bezaliels and Aboliabs for the work of this his Spiritual Tabernacle. Whereas he hath then promised this Power of Orders to all that enter upon his more Immediate service, when he directed the Apostles to lay us down that pattern of Ordination. It being a Gift of perpetual Necessity in the Church, which if at any time it were denyed, would open a gap to confusion in the Dispensation or Administration of holy things, which can in no wise proceed from the God of Order and Decorum.
when he provides Bezaliels and Aboliabs for the work of this his Spiritual Tabernacle. Whereas he hath then promised this Power of Order to all that enter upon his more Immediate service, when he directed the Apostles to lay us down that pattern of Ordination. It being a Gift of perpetual Necessity in the Church, which if At any time it were denied, would open a gap to confusion in the Dispensation or Administration of holy things, which can in no wise proceed from the God of Order and Decorum.
It remains that the Gift of the Holy Ghost in Ordination is nothing else but that Authority and Right the Ordained have in the Administration of Divine Mysteries; That Gift whereby the Priest (not to speak here of the Bishops Power ) hath a kind of property in Dispensing Gods holy written word and Sacraments, in Offering up the publick prayers of the Congregation for them,
It remains that the Gift of the Holy Ghost in Ordination is nothing Else but that authority and Right the Ordained have in the Administration of Divine Mysteres; That Gift whereby the Priest (not to speak Here of the Bishops Power) hath a kind of property in Dispensing God's holy written word and Sacraments, in Offering up the public Prayers of the Congregation for them,
Those other gifts of Grace and Knowledge (such as Arts, and Languages, and Virtues ) which may precede our Ordination, as they are Motives to any man so qualified to offer himself to the Church of Gods service, are an Invitation, and in that sense,
Those other Gifts of Grace and Knowledge (such as Arts, and Languages, and Virtues) which may precede our Ordination, as they Are Motives to any man so qualified to offer himself to the Church of God's service, Are an Invitation, and in that sense,
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an Inward Calling. As they do enable any man for the performance of his Duty; they are not a warrantable Calling but a Blessing, and do not confer any Right upon him to the Priesthood, but only strengthen his hands in the Discharge of it.
an Inward Calling. As they do enable any man for the performance of his Duty; they Are not a warrantable Calling but a Blessing, and do not confer any Right upon him to the Priesthood, but only strengthen his hands in the Discharge of it.
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It is a Power over the Consciences, over the Souls of men, That by which our Saviour differences God himself from the most Potent upon earth, at the 10. of St. Mat. Fear not them which kill the body,
It is a Power over the Consciences, over the Souls of men, That by which our Saviour differences God himself from the most Potent upon earth, At the 10. of Saint Mathew fear not them which kill the body,
and he never sends them into it by a False Key, through a Back Dore, over the Wall, or in at a Window: But hath given Order and Power to his Church to let them in by a solemn Consecration of them to his Service;
and he never sends them into it by a False Key, through a Back Door, over the Wall, or in At a Window: But hath given Order and Power to his Church to let them in by a solemn Consecration of them to his Service;
Their External Commission for what they undertake, given them, by the laying on of hands, They on whom the Prophets had layed their hands, They were sent forth by the holy Ghost.
Their External Commission for what they undertake, given them, by the laying on of hands, They on whom the prophets had laid their hands, They were sent forth by the holy Ghost.
In the days of old, there were three sorts of Persons that were Anointed, The King, The Priest, and the Prophet; who though they were designed and Appointed by God, had yet some External, Ceremonious actions performed towards them by Man.
In the days of old, there were three sorts of Persons that were Anointed, The King, The Priest, and the Prophet; who though they were designed and Appointed by God, had yet Some External, Ceremonious actions performed towards them by Man.
Which Imposition of hands is here put for all the ceremonies of Ordination, as Preaching afterwards for the Apostles Office, by a kind of Synechdoche, a part being being put for the whole, and is much us'd in Holy Scripture.
Which Imposition of hands is Here put for all the ceremonies of Ordination, as Preaching afterwards for the Apostles Office, by a kind of Synecdoche, a part being being put for the Whole, and is much used in Holy Scripture.
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So that, that late observation of the use of Imposition of hands upon Lay-men, for Election into their Office, had better have been spared than published, to be layed open,
So that, that late observation of the use of Imposition of hands upon Laymen, for Election into their Office, had better have been spared than published, to be laid open,
What if the same were there used (which was long enough ago confess'd?) Is therefore a Presbyter and an Elder of the same Sanhedrim all one? both equally consecrated and set apart from the People? These will be the collections of some readers:
What if the same were there used (which was long enough ago confessed?) Is Therefore a Presbyter and an Elder of the same Sanhedrim all one? both equally consecrated and Set apart from the People? These will be the collections of Some Readers:
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Whereas if the Author had but mentioned the Forms of our Ordination, as he hath done those of the Jews, it had been an easie matter for every one to see some difference between Sit tibi facultas Judicandi, and Accipe Spiritum Sanctum.
Whereas if the Author had but mentioned the Forms of our Ordination, as he hath done those of the jews, it had been an easy matter for every one to see Some difference between Fit tibi facultas Judicandi, and Receive Spiritum Sanctum.
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And those two Ceremonies, some of the Church of Rome (cited by Franciscus de Sancta Clara, upon our 36. Article) acknowledge sufficient for Ordination, reckoning Unction to be but a mistake of the Greek Fathers expressions, by understanding Material where they meant Spiritual: All (excepting some Sycophants of the Court of Rome, that affirm the Pope can make a Priest by a Priest,
And those two Ceremonies, Some of the Church of Room (cited by Francis de Sancta Clara, upon our 36. Article) acknowledge sufficient for Ordination, reckoning Unction to be but a mistake of the Greek Father's expressions, by understanding Material where they meant Spiritual: All (excepting Some sycophants of the Court of Rome, that affirm the Pope can make a Priest by a Priest,
nay though never so far distant, by saying only Esto sacerdos, ) count them necessary chiefly in respect of the Apostles practise, which in things not depending upon circumstances variable, stands for a Law to their Successors; but then withall perhaps, in as much as it is scarce possible for the Church to express in fewer signs her Commission, without which we can have no assurance of the Holy Ghosts.
nay though never so Far distant, by saying only Esto sacerdos,) count them necessary chiefly in respect of the Apostles practise, which in things not depending upon Circumstances variable, Stands for a Law to their Successors; but then withal perhaps, in as much as it is scarce possible for the Church to express in fewer Signs her Commission, without which we can have no assurance of the Holy Ghosts.
Having in the beginning of this discourse shewed that Barnabas and Saul and others were manumi'zd by the Church even in those very times wherein the Holy Ghost was shed forth in an ample measure,
Having in the beginning of this discourse showed that Barnabas and Saul and Others were manumi'zd by the Church even in those very times wherein the Holy Ghost was shed forth in an ample measure,
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I might from hence press the necessity of a calling from the Church, which Calvine himself urges from this place in the 4. book, the 3. ch. the 14 Section of his Institutes, in these words, Sic Paulum quoque Singulari praerogativâ Dominus per seipsum designavit, ut Disciplinâ Ecclesiasticae Vocation is interim uteretur.
I might from hence press the necessity of a calling from the Church, which Calvin himself urges from this place in the 4. book, the 3. changed. the 14 Section of his Institutes, in these words, Sic Paulum quoque Singulari praerogativâ Dominus per seipsum designavit, ut Disciplinâ Ecclesiastical Vocation is interim uteretur.
But since this is an Article not denied by any, but such who have so far renounc'd their Understanding, that they are resolved to hearken to none but their own Schismatical, Fanatick Teachers, I conceive it more pertinent and of greater concernment,
But since this is an Article not denied by any, but such who have so Far renounced their Understanding, that they Are resolved to harken to none but their own Schismatical, Fanatic Teachers, I conceive it more pertinent and of greater concernment,
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and more advantagious to the Fathers and Sons of the Church, to clear the Text from giving Patronage to that opinion so magnified of late, that the power of Ordination belongs of right to the Presbytery, (a Position condemned by the Council of Trent, Sess. 23. can. 7.) and is but usurped by the Bishop.
and more advantageous to the Father's and Sons of the Church, to clear the Text from giving Patronage to that opinion so magnified of late, that the power of Ordination belongs of right to the Presbytery, (a Position condemned by the Council of Trent, Sess. 23. can. 7.) and is but usurped by the Bishop.
If I would enter upon a discourse of the Bishops Right in Ordination, I might tell them, It was a very Ancient Usurpation (if it be one) even within one year after Christs Ascension into Heaven (as Chronologers reckon it) For we find (at the 6. of this book, which treats of things done within the 33. year of Christ) the Apostles laying on their hands upon the seaven Deacons, without any challenge from the Seventy two of being excluded.
If I would enter upon a discourse of the Bishops Right in Ordination, I might tell them, It was a very Ancient Usurpation (if it be one) even within one year After Christ Ascension into Heaven (as Chronologers reckon it) For we find (At the 6. of this book, which treats of things done within the 33. year of christ) the Apostles laying on their hands upon the seaven Deacons, without any challenge from the Seventy two of being excluded.
It will suffice to enquire by what Title these Prophets of Antioch exercised this Power, and so consequently whether their practice be a sufficient ground for this Opinion.
It will suffice to inquire by what Title these prophets of Antioch exercised this Power, and so consequently whither their practice be a sufficient ground for this Opinion.
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But it makes the more for them, since it is far more plausible to say, that Priests have a power to ordain a Priest, than that they have so to consecrate a Bishop.
But it makes the more for them, since it is Far more plausible to say, that Priests have a power to ordain a Priest, than that they have so to consecrate a Bishop.
Others say, that the Prophets themselves did not lay their hands on them, but sent them to the Apostles at Jerusalem, and that it was they that layed their hands on them.
Others say, that the prophets themselves did not lay their hands on them, but sent them to the Apostles At Jerusalem, and that it was they that laid their hands on them.
A learned Divine among us, with far greater probability, affirms, they were more than meer Presbyters, in that they were Prophets, reckoned at the 4. of S. Pauls Epistle to the Ephes. v. the 11 in the next rank to the Apostles, before Evangelists, they themselves being even Apostles Secundi Ordinis, if I mistake not his meaning.
A learned Divine among us, with Far greater probability, affirms, they were more than mere Presbyters, in that they were prophets, reckoned At the 4. of S. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians v. the 11 in the next rank to the Apostles, before Evangelists, they themselves being even Apostles Secundi Order, if I mistake not his meaning.
since the Scripture seems to evidence that this Spirit of Prophecy (which is thought chiefly to consist in Interpreting the word of God by Immediate Inspiration ) was at this first breaking forth of the Sun-beams of the Gospel, communicated to far greater numbers of men,
since the Scripture seems to evidence that this Spirit of Prophecy (which is Thought chiefly to consist in Interpreting the word of God by Immediate Inspiration) was At this First breaking forth of the Sunbeams of the Gospel, communicated to Far greater numbers of men,
Read the 14. of the 1 Epistle to the Corinthians, and you shall find the Apostle exhorting all his Corinthians to desire especially the Gift of Prophecying: and at the 34. v. of the same chapter, he commands Women to keep silence in the Church, implying that They also sometimes had this Gift of Prophecying: as we see Acts 21.9.
Read the 14. of the 1 Epistle to the Corinthians, and you shall find the Apostle exhorting all his Corinthians to desire especially the Gift of Prophesying: and At the 34. v. of the same chapter, he commands Women to keep silence in the Church, implying that They also sometime had this Gift of Prophesying: as we see Acts 21.9.
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Phillips Daughters were Prophetesses, agreeable to Gods promise repeated out of the Prophet Joel, at the second of the Acts, verse the 17. your Daughters shall Prophecy.
Phillips Daughters were Prophetesses, agreeable to God's promise repeated out of the Prophet Joel, At the second of the Acts, verse the 17. your Daughters shall Prophecy.
though perhaps sometimes Fuller of the Holy Ghost, that is, better enabled by the Spirit for the performance of that part of the Presbyters charge which consisted in Preaching.
though perhaps sometime Fuller of the Holy Ghost, that is, better enabled by the Spirit for the performance of that part of the Presbyters charge which consisted in Preaching.
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And therefore, since we cannot conclude they had the Power of Ordaining Apostles, unless we acknowledge them at least equal to Apostles, which this Interpretation doth not make good:
And Therefore, since we cannot conclude they had the Power of Ordaining Apostles, unless we acknowledge them At least equal to Apostles, which this Interpretation does not make good:
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with submission to the Reverend Author, or any other who shall otherwise instruct me, I think we need not contend for their Superiority above Presbyters: but rather be contented with this, that whatever they were they did not this by any Power tranferr'd upon them in ordinary, no not even as they were Prophets, but by Particular, Extraordinary Appointment and Revelation from the Holy Ghost. For so much St. Luke tells us expresly in the next verse save one before my Text, As they ministred to the Lord and Fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
with submission to the Reverend Author, or any other who shall otherwise instruct me, I think we need not contend for their Superiority above Presbyters: but rather be contented with this, that whatever they were they did not this by any Power transferred upon them in ordinary, no not even as they were prophets, but by Particular, Extraordinary Appointment and Revelation from the Holy Ghost. For so much Saint Lycia tells us expressly in the next verse save one before my Text, As they ministered to the Lord and Fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
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Durst the Jews (do you think) consecrate an High-Priest without those Ceremonies mentioned in the 8. or 9. chap. of Levit. because God himself did dispense with them in the Consecration of Eleazer upon Mount Hor, Num. 20? Or,
Durst the jews (do you think) consecrate an High-Priest without those Ceremonies mentioned in the 8. or 9. chap. of Levit. Because God himself did dispense with them in the Consecration of Eleazar upon Mount Hor, Num. 20? Or,
Might the Priests presume to use any other Altar for Burnt Offerings, than that in the Tabernacle, because God for the Conviction of Baals Prophets, approved of Elijahs Sacrifice, which he offered upon stones that we do not read where were ever Hallowed, 1 Kings 18?
Might the Priests presume to use any other Altar for Burned Offerings, than that in the Tabernacle, Because God for the Conviction of Baal's prophets, approved of Elijahs Sacrifice, which he offered upon stones that we do not read where were ever Hallowed, 1 Kings 18?
Why did not They who had so many Judgements denounc'd against them, for letting their children passe through the fire, make this reply for their Innocency, Lord,
Why did not They who had so many Judgments denounced against them, for letting their children pass through the fire, make this reply for their Innocency, Lord,
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why dost thou lay thine heavy hand upon us? Didst not thou command the Father of the Faithful, thy servant Abraham, to offer up his Son, his only Son Isaac for a burnt Sacrifice?
why dost thou lay thine heavy hand upon us? Didst not thou command the Father of the Faithful, thy servant Abraham, to offer up his Son, his only Son Isaac for a burned Sacrifice?
If the Prophets at Antioch ordained some upon a special command from the Holy Ghost: Let not Presbyters challenge to themselves the same Power till they can shew the same Patent for it. But,
If the prophets At Antioch ordained Some upon a special command from the Holy Ghost: Let not Presbyters challenge to themselves the same Power till they can show the same Patent for it. But,
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and in Jerusalem, together with many other circumstances, the least whereof if any omitted, would look but of a bad complection. There must be no more, nor any other now.
and in Jerusalem, together with many other Circumstances, the least whereof if any omitted, would look but of a bade complexion. There must be no more, nor any other now.
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Those Churches beyond Sea, (not to meddle with our Neighbours) urge the Example of the Levites, executing the Priests Office, when the Priests were too few, at the 29 of the 2 book of Chron. yet if they did well consider that this was done but till the other Priests were Sanctified, certainly they would long before now have provided themselves of Bishops.
Those Churches beyond Sea, (not to meddle with our Neighbours) urge the Exampl of the Levites, executing the Priests Office, when the Priests were too few, At the 29 of the 2 book of Chronicles yet if they did well Consider that this was done but till the other Priests were Sanctified, Certainly they would long before now have provided themselves of Bishops.
I find in Mr. Durels excellent Treatise of the Conformity of other reformed Churches with the reformed Church of England, that when some religious Protestants in the Churches of Bohemia were in great straits and under strange Persecutions,
I find in Mr. Durels excellent Treatise of the Conformity of other reformed Churches with the reformed Church of England, that when Some religious Protestants in the Churches of Bohemia were in great straits and under strange Persecutions,
Nothing so troubled them in this their sad condition as how to supply the Defect and Mortality of their lawful Ministery. For they thought they should in vain expect any Romish Bishop to come amongst them for the Gospel sake;
Nothing so troubled them in this their sad condition as how to supply the Defect and Mortality of their lawful Ministry. For they Thought they should in vain expect any Romish Bishop to come among them for the Gospel sake;
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Doubts and Fears did arise in their minds, Whether such an Ordination, by which a Presbyter and not a Bishop should create another Presbyter, would be lawfull;
Doubts and Fears did arise in their minds, Whither such an Ordination, by which a Presbyter and not a Bishop should create Another Presbyter, would be lawful;
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Et quomodo talem Ordinationem, si lis moveatur defensuri essent, sive apud alios, sive apud suos, says Commenius in Fratr. Bohem historia Sect. 59. The Result of their Doubts and Fears was this in short:
Et quomodo talem Ordinationem, si Lies moveatur defensuri essent, sive apud Alioth, sive apud suos, Says Commenius in Fratr. Bohemia History Sect. 59. The Result of their Doubts and Fears was this in short:
They sent one Michael Zambergius, a Minister, with two others to the confines of Moravia and Austria, whither they heard some of the Waldenses were fled for Conscience sake, to acquaint them with their condition,
They sent one Michael Zambergius, a Minister, with two Others to the confines of Moravia and Austria, whither they herd Some of the Waldenses were fled for Conscience sake, to acquaint them with their condition,
and with what pass'd amongst them about the Election of their Ministers by Lot; and having found Stephanus their Bishop, after they had imparted to each other their sufferings,
and with what passed among them about the Election of their Ministers by Lot; and having found Stephanus their Bishop, After they had imparted to each other their sufferings,
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and declared their Faith and Doctrine, the said Michael Zambergius with his two Collegues, were consecrated Bishops by Stephanus and another Bishop, with some Presbyters whom they call'd and joynd with them in that work,
and declared their Faith and Doctrine, the said Michael Zambergius with his two Colleagues, were consecrated Bishops by Stephanus and Another Bishop, with Some Presbyters whom they called and joined with them in that work,
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If the Authority of the Scriptures, the Practice of the Primitive Church, the Testimony of the Ancient Fathers, the Confession of such as have been shrewdly suspected to be Adversaries, and the Decrees and Canons of General Councils be of any validity herein, we are well enough,
If the authority of the Scriptures, the Practice of the Primitive Church, the Testimony of the Ancient Father's, the Confessi of such as have been shrewdly suspected to be Adversaries, and the Decrees and Canonas of General Councils be of any validity herein, we Are well enough,
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You read before, that God hath solemnly engaged himself to his Church, to accompany their outward Donation with the Gift of his Holy Spirit, in as much as he directed and commanded his Apostles to leave us this pattern of Ordination: which is as it were an Ecclesiastical Procreation, and to continue as long as God hath a Church in the world.
You read before, that God hath solemnly engaged himself to his Church, to accompany their outward Donation with the Gift of his Holy Spirit, in as much as he directed and commanded his Apostles to leave us this pattern of Ordination: which is as it were an Ecclesiastical Procreation, and to continue as long as God hath a Church in the world.
Now that God made good this promise in their own Ordinations it appears in the forecited place at the 20. of this book, v. 28. Take heed unto the Flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers; like an Unction as it were, poured forth by Hands; Which unless it had reached farther than the Apostles, St. Paul had never commanded Titus to Ordain Elders in every City.
Now that God made good this promise in their own Ordinations it appears in the forecited place At the 20. of this book, v. 28. Take heed unto the Flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers; like an Unction as it were, poured forth by Hands; Which unless it had reached farther than the Apostles, Saint Paul had never commanded Titus to Ordain Elders in every city.
Now whatsoever belonged unto Titus, why may not the whole Church lay claim unto it? not doubting but that God who always was so Jealous of the least Pollution of the Priests under the darkness of the Law, will not leave his Holy Mysteries to be disspensed by common hands (for no more they would be,
Now whatsoever belonged unto Titus, why may not the Whole Church lay claim unto it? not doubting but that God who always was so Jealous of the least Pollution of the Priests under the darkness of the Law, will not leave his Holy Mysteres to be disspensed by Common hands (for no more they would be,
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and his saying to his Disciples, Accipite Spiritum Sanctum. One of these being a Miracle necessary only at the first Publishing of the Gospel, the other an Act of perpetual use in the Church to the worlds end.
and his saying to his Disciples, Accipite Spiritum Sanctum. One of these being a Miracle necessary only At the First Publishing of the Gospel, the other an Act of perpetual use in the Church to the world's end.
I proceed now to the 2. and the last part, namely, to shew you that the duty of such as are Commissioned by the Holy Ghost and the Church is Preaching, and what that Preaching was, is, or ought to be, which is the 4. particular.
I proceed now to the 2. and the last part, namely, to show you that the duty of such as Are Commissioned by the Holy Ghost and the Church is Preaching, and what that Preaching was, is, or ought to be, which is the 4. particular.
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and therefore shall not trouble the Reader with any further Argumentation, than two or three places of Scripture, whereby to prove that this was their Business.
and Therefore shall not trouble the Reader with any further Argumentation, than two or three places of Scripture, whereby to prove that this was their Business.
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Says, Jesus to the Disciples St. Matthew 28. verse 18. All power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth, verse 19. Goe ye therefore and teach all Nations, &c.
Says, jesus to the Disciples Saint Matthew 28. verse 18. All power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth, verse 19. Go you Therefore and teach all nations, etc.
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The Jewish High-Priest, was call'd the Messenger or Angel of the Lord of Hosts: namely, because he executed Gods commands in giving of the Law to the People;
The Jewish High-Priest, was called the Messenger or Angel of the Lord of Hosts: namely, Because he executed God's commands in giving of the Law to the People;
and therefore called Messengers of God, or The Churches Angels For look what the duty of an Ambassador or Messenger upon Earth, of an Earthly Potentate is, the same is the Business of the Ministers of God, viz. to declare his Will,
and Therefore called Messengers of God, or The Churches Angels For look what the duty of an Ambassador or Messenger upon Earth, of an Earthly Potentate is, the same is the Business of the Ministers of God, viz. to declare his Will,
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That Gospel or Doctrine they Preach'd which came down from Heaven, which was inspired and sealed by the Holy Ghost, and confirmed by Miracles. And this they did by immediate Inspiration of God.
That Gospel or Doctrine they Preached which Come down from Heaven, which was inspired and sealed by the Holy Ghost, and confirmed by Miracles. And this they did by immediate Inspiration of God.
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We live in an age whose Religion dwells altogether in their Ears: so little are we for the Practice. They think now a days, that Preaching, as they call it, not as the Scriptures mean it,
We live in an age whose Religion dwells altogether in their Ears: so little Are we for the Practice. They think now a days, that Preaching, as they call it, not as the Scriptures mean it,
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But then we must not mistake, but warily distinguish what is meant by the Word of God, which is, The Doctrine of the Gospel, and what by Preaching, which is, Not the manner of delivering, but the matter delivered.
But then we must not mistake, but warily distinguish what is meant by the Word of God, which is, The Doctrine of the Gospel, and what by Preaching, which is, Not the manner of delivering, but the matter Delivered.
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For notwithstanding all the wonderfull and rare Effects, which may be wrought by Preaching, yet Preaching and Sermons, such as are now in use, are not the Word of God, in the properest and strictest sense;
For notwithstanding all the wonderful and rare Effects, which may be wrought by Preaching, yet Preaching and Sermons, such as Are now in use, Are not the Word of God, in the properest and Strictest sense;
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Though yet the English Puritan will not believe this, insomuch that he magnifies any Pulpit Discourse, above the written Word of God, comprehended in the Writings of the Prophets and Apostles, daily read in Churches at the set time of Divine Service,
Though yet the English Puritan will not believe this, insomuch that he Magnifies any Pulpit Discourse, above the written Word of God, comprehended in the Writings of the prophets and Apostles, daily read in Churches At the Set time of Divine Service,
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Certainly, That thing which sweetens others, must be far sweeter of it self; And if the waters in the channels or the veyns of the Earth be so pure and pleasant, how much more excellent and wholesome must the Spring it self be,
Certainly, That thing which sweetens Others, must be Far Sweeten of it self; And if the waters in the channels or the Veins of the Earth be so pure and pleasant, how much more excellent and wholesome must the Spring it self be,
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whereas by too sad experience we have known and find it, that the pestiferous breath of some Pulpitmen hath been that which hath first given life to the Factions and Heresies in this our Church,
whereas by too sad experience we have known and find it, that the pestiferous breath of Some Pulpitmen hath been that which hath First given life to the Factions and Heresies in this our Church,
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who because they cannot daringly go on and prosper, lay all the Private trains they can to disturb our Peace, the Peace of the Church and Kingdome too, and to break our Unity.
who Because they cannot daringly go on and prosper, lay all the Private trains they can to disturb our Peace, the Peace of the Church and Kingdom too, and to break our Unity.
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nor tell you how they corrupted the savour of life into a savour of death. (Corruptio optimi est pessima.) You well know the Seditions and Disturbances, the Cheats and Treasons, Murders, Plunders, Sequestrations, Imprisonments, Banishments, &c. which were caused and acted by some mens publick as well as private Insinuations, whose Calling gave them too great an opportunity,
nor tell you how they corrupted the savour of life into a savour of death. (corruption Optimi est pessima.) You well know the Seditions and Disturbances, the Cheats and Treasons, Murders, Plunders, Sequestrations, Imprisonments, Banishments, etc. which were caused and acted by Some men's public as well as private Insinuations, whose Calling gave them too great an opportunity,
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And as one says very well for me, Preaching and Thirsting after the Word, are so good things, that the very Names of them may mislead good People if they be misapplyed:
And as one Says very well for me, Preaching and Thirsting After the Word, Are so good things, that the very Names of them may mislead good People if they be misapplied:
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For a great many there are that most vainly and impertinently apply to Sermons or popular Orations all those glorious things which are spoken of the Word of God, and of Preaching, as Faith and Salvation, Ro. 10.14. 1 Cor. 1.21. Man by the Fall got a crack in his Understanding, his Wil grew Perverse, and his Affections dull and heavy:
For a great many there Are that most vainly and impertinently apply to Sermons or popular Orations all those glorious things which Are spoken of the Word of God, and of Preaching, as Faith and Salvation, Ro. 10.14. 1 Cor. 1.21. Man by the Fallen god a Crac in his Understanding, his Will grew Perverse, and his Affections dull and heavy:
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and therefore indeed upon this consideration, it may, it must be granted, that there is more need of humane Artifice, witty Complyings, sober Insinuations and Ingenious devices to recover men from the errors of their ways,
and Therefore indeed upon this consideration, it may, it must be granted, that there is more need of humane Artifice, witty Complyings, Sobrium Insinuations and Ingenious devices to recover men from the errors of their ways,
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nay better, and with more ease, than by the Pulpit. For I do beleeve (for I know no reason to the contrary) as many souls went to Heaven Before, as do Now, that we have so much Vulpit Preaching. And yet mistake me not:
nay better, and with more ease, than by the Pulpit. For I do believe (for I know no reason to the contrary) as many Souls went to Heaven Before, as doe Now, that we have so much Vulpit Preaching. And yet mistake me not:
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but to magnifie the Reading and Hearing of the Scriptures, which are indeed the Word of God: and to teach you that the Scriptures are the best of Sermons.
but to magnify the Reading and Hearing of the Scriptures, which Are indeed the Word of God: and to teach you that the Scriptures Are the best of Sermons.
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That Word which came down from Heaven, and was sealed by the Spirit of God: That Word which has been spoke by the mouth of all the Holy Prophets and Apostles: That Word which has been watered with the Blood of Martyrs, confirmed by Miracles, and strangely preserved even beyond all Miracle, and Believed in all ages:
That Word which Come down from Heaven, and was sealed by the Spirit of God: That Word which has been spoke by the Mouth of all the Holy prophets and Apostles: That Word which has been watered with the Blood of Martyrs, confirmed by Miracles, and strangely preserved even beyond all Miracle, and Believed in all ages:
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whether by Reading in Lessons, or Epistles or Gospels, is the same thing still, and ought to have the highest estimate in our Affectiand challenges as greedy an ear as any thing can doe.
whither by Reading in Lessons, or Epistles or Gospels, is the same thing still, and ought to have the highest estimate in our Affectiand challenges as greedy an ear as any thing can do.
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That the Reading of the Scriptures in the Church, is Preaching to the People, I shall give you some unquestionable Testimonies of Councils and Fathers: and if this be not sufficient,
That the Reading of the Scriptures in the Church, is Preaching to the People, I shall give you Some unquestionable Testimonies of Councils and Father's: and if this be not sufficient,
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Let the first be that of Justin Martyr in his second Apology to the Gentiles, NONLATINALPHABET, that is to say, On the Day called Sunday all that abide in Towns or the Countreys about, meet in one place,
Let the First be that of Justin Martyr in his second Apology to the Gentiles,, that is to say, On the Day called Sunday all that abide in Towns or the Countries' about, meet in one place,
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yet his Writings tell us that it grieved his very soul to see men Flock and Crowd more to hear his Pulpit Discourses, than they did to hear the Scriptures Read in time of Divine Service;
yet his Writings tell us that it grieved his very soul to see men Flock and Crowd more to hear his Pulpit Discourses, than they did to hear the Scriptures Read in time of Divine Service;
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I shall quote you his own words, make the best you can of them, where he tells you that All things that are necessary to Salvation, are plain and obvious to the eyes, cleerly layed down in the Scriptures,
I shall quote you his own words, make the best you can of them, where he tells you that All things that Are necessary to Salvation, Are plain and obvious to the eyes, clearly laid down in the Scriptures,
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and that it is mens Curiosity or Slothfulness, I may add their Invincible Ignorance, that makes them so greedy of so much Pulpit Preaching. The good Fathers words are, NONLATINALPHABET.
and that it is men's Curiosity or Slothfulness, I may add their Invincible Ignorance, that makes them so greedy of so much Pulpit Preaching. The good Father's words Are,.
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If you look into the Council of Vase, you will find that the Fathers of that Council say, The Priests being absent or troubled with Infirmity, do Preach by their Deputies, who are appointed in their stead to read the Homilies.
If you look into the Council of Vase, you will find that the Father's of that Council say, The Priests being absent or troubled with Infirmity, do Preach by their Deputies, who Are appointed in their stead to read the Homilies.
The fourth Council of Toledo calls the usual Reading of the Gospel Preaching. And I meet with the same Opinion and expression divers times in Rupertus and Isidore in their Pooks de Officiis divinis & Ecclesiasticis. Isid. lib.
The fourth Council of Toledo calls the usual Reading of the Gospel Preaching. And I meet with the same Opinion and expression diverse times in Rupert and Isidore in their Pooks de Offices divinis & Ecclesiasticis. Isidore lib.
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But if these authorities be not sufficient, hear what the Scriptures themselves doe say, Deuteron. 31. v. 13. Ye shall Read this Law before all Israel, that ye may learn to Fear the Lord.
But if these authorities be not sufficient, hear what the Scriptures themselves do say, Deuteron. 31. v. 13. You shall Read this Law before all Israel, that you may Learn to fear the Lord.
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Blessed is he that Reads the Words of this Prophecy, saith St. John, and they that Hear and keep those things which are Written therein, Revel. 1. ver. 3. and Acts 15. ver. 21. Moses of old time hath them that Preach him, in that he was Read, or being Read every Sabbath day.
Blessed is he that Reads the Words of this Prophecy, Says Saint John, and they that Hear and keep those things which Are Written therein, Revel. 1. ver. 3. and Acts 15. ver. 21. Moses of old time hath them that Preach him, in that he was Read, or being Read every Sabbath day.
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And then for the Matter delivered, and the Manner of the Delivery, how Poor and Jejune and Shallow will the best shapen Words and Narratives of the best Rhetoricians, Orators, Poets, or Historians appear,
And then for the Matter Delivered, and the Manner of the Delivery, how Poor and Jejune and Shallow will the best shapen Words and Narratives of the best Rhetoricians, Orators, Poets, or Historians appear,
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Would you have the Efficacy of Preaching to consist in Derivation from Antiquity, in the substance of Matter, in Appositeness of Sentences, in Elegancy of Style, Evidence of things, in validity of Proofs, in the Authority of the Author, and the Power it hath to effect that end for which it was ordain'd? Take up the Scriptures then,
Would you have the Efficacy of Preaching to consist in Derivation from Antiquity, in the substance of Matter, in Appositeness of Sentences, in Elegancy of Style, Evidence of things, in validity of Proofs, in the authority of the Author, and the Power it hath to Effect that end for which it was ordained? Take up the Scriptures then,
and most wise men believe, they that never heard many Sermons may have heard more and better Preaching, than hundreds and thousands of Sermons, dangerous, if not destructive, to Salvation, (a thing which experience proves more than possible ) can furnish them, who shall do nothing else but run from Sermon to Sermon.
and most wise men believe, they that never herd many Sermons may have herd more and better Preaching, than hundreds and thousands of Sermons, dangerous, if not destructive, to Salvation, (a thing which experience Proves more than possible) can furnish them, who shall do nothing Else but run from Sermon to Sermon.
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and from the Four particulars named, we shall receive especially Four Cautions towards the better performance of our Duty, in order to the sacred charge undertaken.
and from the Four particulars nam, we shall receive especially Four Cautions towards the better performance of our Duty, in order to the sacred charge undertaken.
but for all those, whom they may by their own neglect, or theirs whom they intrust for them, suffer to run upon their own Perdition, not to dispense this sacred Gift of the Holy Ghost,
but for all those, whom they may by their own neglect, or theirs whom they intrust for them, suffer to run upon their own Perdition, not to dispense this sacred Gift of the Holy Ghost,
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than to smother or to spurn at her Commands, and were all both Able and Likely to be Diligent in the use of their Abilities afterwards, the Bishops choice would be made to his Hands, it being impossible for him to grant amiss, when none ask but such to whom he ought not to deny.
than to smother or to spurn At her Commands, and were all both Able and Likely to be Diligent in the use of their Abilities afterwards, the Bishops choice would be made to his Hands, it being impossible for him to grant amiss, when none ask but such to whom he ought not to deny.
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after some years spent in a Gown) upon this service of God, with any of their Learning in their too easily procured Testimonials; These will not sufficiently qualify.
After Some Years spent in a Gown) upon this service of God, with any of their Learning in their too Easily procured Testimonials; These will not sufficiently qualify.
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These are not fit Messengers for the Holy Ghost; For he doth not expect the Deaf and the Dumb, the Blind and the Lame should offer themselves to go upon his Embassy.
These Are not fit Messengers for the Holy Ghost; For he does not expect the Deaf and the Dumb, the Blind and the Lame should offer themselves to go upon his Embassy.
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He calls for Witnesses (Hay-Fellow-Witnesses, for both the Apostles and the Holy Ghost too are Witnesses of these things Acts 5.32.) and we must not present him such, who are indeed too ready to be sworn,
He calls for Witnesses (Hay-Fellow-Witnesses, for both the Apostles and the Holy Ghost too Are Witnesses of these things Acts 5.32.) and we must not present him such, who Are indeed too ready to be sworn,
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but know nothing of the cause in trial. How will these invite Christs Guests to his Supper in the Parable, St. Luke 14.16. that know not themselves where it is kept? Whose Hearers excuse will be, Not, I have bought a Farm or Oxen, I have married a Wife;
but know nothing of the cause in trial. How will these invite Christ Guests to his Supper in the Parable, Saint Lycia 14.16. that know not themselves where it is kept? Whose Hearers excuse will be, Not, I have bought a Farm or Oxen, I have married a Wife;
But, you tell me not where the Feast is, I am unacquainted with the way. And do ye not think those so bidden will tast as much of the Supper, as these Bidders?
But, you tell me not where the Feast is, I am unacquainted with the Way. And do you not think those so bidden will taste as much of the Supper, as these Bidders?
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S. Paul counts it nothing less than a swerving from the Faith (& thats somewhat of kin to Apostacy) to desire to be teachers of the Law, understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm:
S. Paul counts it nothing less than a swerving from the Faith (& thats somewhat of kin to Apostasy) to desire to be Teachers of the Law, understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm:
Hence it comes to pass, that when men are forc'd into the Pulpit by the Peoples Out-cries, or through Ignorance or Indigency, they Preach neither Christ nor themselves, but their Parish:
Hence it comes to pass, that when men Are forced into the Pulpit by the Peoples Outcries, or through Ignorance or Indigency, they Preach neither christ nor themselves, but their Parish:
knowing no difference between the Doctrine of the Church, and the Opinions of the Vulgar; which in a little time shall make such Preachers vile enough amongst them too.
knowing no difference between the Doctrine of the Church, and the Opinions of the vulgar; which in a little time shall make such Preachers vile enough among them too.
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Shall any man make so little account of destroying Gods People, when he is sent amongst them to build them up? of polluting that Fountain of Living Waters, which he ought to give clear passage to? Nay, dare any man fasten so many errors and absurdities upon the Holy Ghost himself, whose Message he undertakes to deliver? What is this lesse than presumptuous sin, for which under the Law there was no Sacrifice? which whosoever is guilty of, let him know, that he grieves that Spirit, whose Gift he begs at his Ordination,
Shall any man make so little account of destroying God's People, when he is sent among them to built them up? of polluting that Fountain of Living Waters, which he ought to give clear passage to? Nay, Dare any man fasten so many errors and absurdities upon the Holy Ghost himself, whose Message he undertakes to deliver? What is this less than presumptuous since, for which under the Law there was no Sacrifice? which whosoever is guilty of, let him know, that he grieves that Spirit, whose Gift he begs At his Ordination,
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Secondly, It is required that they be fit for Piety of Life; And this condition hath so great Affinity with the Former, that we may justly fear to be depriv'd of both, if we be guilty of the want of either. Thus Balaam being so far possessed of the Love of the world, and his profer'd Preferment with King Balak, that he was in hopes God would change his purpose,
Secondly, It is required that they be fit for Piety of Life; And this condition hath so great Affinity with the Former, that we may justly Fear to be deprived of both, if we be guilty of the want of either. Thus balaam being so Far possessed of the Love of the world, and his proffered Preferment with King Balak, that he was in hope's God would change his purpose,
Methinks a man that knows himself enamoured with the Delights, or that is resolved upon the Trade of Sin, should be as much afraid of having any thing to do with the Holy Ghost, as the Gadarenes were of having Christ among them, which a Learned Commentator attributes to their guilty Consciences, not their loss of the Swine. For how can such presume to have more Joy in Gods presence,
Methinks a man that knows himself enamoured with the Delights, or that is resolved upon the Trade of since, should be as much afraid of having any thing to do with the Holy Ghost, as the Gadarenes were of having christ among them, which a Learned Commentator attributes to their guilty Consciences, not their loss of the Swine. For how can such presume to have more Joy in God's presence,
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The Canon Law forbids the Church to receive Tithes from the Profits of sin: Not that the Thief, the Usurer or the Harlot have any Privilege or Exemption granted them,
The Canon Law forbids the Church to receive Tithes from the Profits of since: Not that the Thief, the Usurer or the Harlot have any Privilege or Exemption granted them,
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And dare we offer our sins themselves, for the Imployment of the Holy Ghost? as though he could be content with Servants that scorn to wear any but the Devils Livery.
And Dare we offer our Sins themselves, for the Employment of the Holy Ghost? as though he could be content with Servants that scorn to wear any but the Devils Livery.
and for the Sins of the Congregation, might be quit with God for the Number (with reverence be it spoken) as being able to vie sins with the whole Congregation?
and for the Sins of the Congregation, might be quit with God for the Number (with Reverence be it spoken) as being able to vie Sins with the Whole Congregation?
But do acknowledge my self to have as much need of Hezekiahs Prayer (2 Chron. 30.18.) as any of my Brethren, The good Lord pardon every one that prepareth his heart to seek the Lord,
But do acknowledge my self to have as much need of Hezekiah's Prayer (2 Chronicles 30.18.) as any of my Brothers, The good Lord pardon every one that Prepareth his heart to seek the Lord,
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From the Grant of their Commission from the Church, which is, that they forget not to Honour and Obey all such under whose Protection and Government in the Church they are.
From the Grant of their Commission from the Church, which is, that they forget not to Honour and Obey all such under whose Protection and Government in the Church they Are.
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and this in the presence of God and the Bishop, upon the pain of Destruction, we should not then have any cause to complain of Neutrality, Prevarication, and Indifferency in the Execution of their Office.
and this in the presence of God and the Bishop, upon the pain of Destruction, we should not then have any cause to complain of Neutrality, Prevarication, and Indifferency in the Execution of their Office.
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Pardon, O Pardon me, my most Honourable and always to be Revered Fathers, if the Text by my poor Pen re-minds you, that you are to use all possible care concerning the Persons to whom you dispense the sacred Gift of the Holy Ghost. I know you neither confide in Testimonials alone,
Pardon, Oh Pardon me, my most Honourable and always to be Revered Father's, if the Text by my poor Pen reminds you, that you Are to use all possible care Concerning the Persons to whom you dispense the sacred Gift of the Holy Ghost. I know you neither confide in Testimonials alone,
There is likewise necessary a right and due, frequent administration of the Eucharist, and of Baptism, as oft as need requires, a Reconciling of Neighbours that are at variance,
There is likewise necessary a right and due, frequent administration of the Eucharist, and of Baptism, as oft as need requires, a Reconciling of Neighbours that Are At variance,
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There are sometimes necessary diversions from it (I speak of those who have a charge of souls committed to them,) occasions of the same importance for the good of the Church with Preaching: but it will not be safe for any to snatch up these for a pretence to Idleness, and think he can answer God as easily as Man; As if God had layed aside that Attribute which Moses leaves not out,
There Are sometime necessary diversions from it (I speak of those who have a charge of Souls committed to them,) occasions of the same importance for the good of the Church with Preaching: but it will not be safe for any to snatch up these for a pretence to Idleness, and think he can answer God as Easily as Man; As if God had laid aside that Attribute which Moses leaves not out,
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If all the Lords People were Prophets, there would yet be need of frequent Preaching, so much adoe we have to Learn to Practise, what we know never so cleerly.
If all the lords People were prophets, there would yet be need of frequent Preaching, so much ado we have to Learn to Practise, what we know never so clearly.
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how will it concern every one, now that God hath restored our lately miserable Church to Peace and Order, to set our selves to weeding apace, to root up every plant our Heavenly Father hath not planted:
how will it concern every one, now that God hath restored our lately miserable Church to Peace and Order, to Set our selves to weeding apace, to root up every plant our Heavenly Father hath not planted:
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