A briefe declaration of the universalitie of the Church of Christ, and the unitie of the Catholike faith professed therein delivered in a sermon before His Maiestie the 20th. of Iune 1624. at Wansted. By Iames Ussher, Bishop of Meath.
The sweet Psalmist of Israel, framing his descant to this ground, beginneth the Psalm which he prepared to be sung at the removing of the Arke, after the same manner.
The sweet Psalmist of Israel, framing his descant to this ground, begins the Psalm which he prepared to be sung At the removing of the Ark, After the same manner.
and putteth us in minde, that the removing of the Arke, which gave occasion to the penning of his Psalme, was an adumbration of our Saviours removeall from the Earth to Heaven;
and putteth us in mind, that the removing of the Ark, which gave occasion to the penning of his Psalm, was an adumbration of our Saviors removal from the Earth to Heaven;
and that by this absence of his, we are no losers, but gainers ▪ seeing he is ascended 〈 ◊ 〉 on high, both to triumph over his and our foes, [ he led captivitie captiue ] and to conferre benefits upon his friends.
and that by this absence of his, we Are no losers, but gainers ▪ seeing he is ascended 〈 ◊ 〉 on high, both to triumph over his and our foes, [ he led captivity captive ] and to confer benefits upon his Friends.
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Therefore was it ordered, that the Arke should haue a crowne of gold about it: (Exod. 37.2.) than which, what could be more fit to set forth the state of our King? for thus wee see Iesus crowned with glory and honour.
Therefore was it ordered, that the Ark should have a crown of gold about it: (Exod 37.2.) than which, what could be more fit to Set forth the state of our King? for thus we see Iesus crowned with glory and honour.
as well by his Passive as by his Active obedience? for as he felt the stroke of the Rod for us, that the chastisement of our peace being laid upon him, with his stripes we might be healed :
as well by his Passive as by his Active Obedience? for as he felt the stroke of the Rod for us, that the chastisement of our peace being laid upon him, with his stripes we might be healed:
The Arke had many removes from place to place, whiles it sojourned in the Tabernacle: but was brought up at last into the Temple, there to dwell upon God's holy Hill;
The Ark had many removes from place to place, while it sojourned in the Tabernacle: but was brought up At last into the Temple, there to dwell upon God's holy Hill;
So for the Spirit, S. Peter teacheth us, Acts 2.33. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, [ there is his ascending up on high ] and having received of the Father the promise of the holy Ghost, [ there is his receiving ] he hath shed forth this which ye now see and heare.
So for the Spirit, S. Peter Teaches us, Acts 2.33. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, [ there is his ascending up on high ] and having received of the Father the promise of the holy Ghost, [ there is his receiving ] he hath shed forth this which you now see and hear.
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] And for the Ministery of the Word, he himselfe intimateth as much in his Commission, given to the Apostles, Mat. 28.18.19. All power is given unto mee in heaven and in earth:
] And for the Ministry of the Word, he himself intimateth as much in his Commission, given to the Apostles, Mathew 28.18.19. All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth:
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yet in the estimation of our Saviour Christ, was one of the choysest gifts, that in this solemnitie of his triumphant ascending up far above all heavens, he thought fit to bestow upon his Church here upon earth:
yet in the estimation of our Saviour christ, was one of the Choicest Gifts, that in this solemnity of his triumphant ascending up Far above all heavens, he Thought fit to bestow upon his Church Here upon earth:
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as that which tended both to the perfecting of the Saints, and to the edifying of his owne body. For as it hath pleased the Father, that in him all fulnesse should dwell :
as that which tended both to the perfecting of the Saints, and to the edifying of his own body. For as it hath pleased the Father, that in him all fullness should dwell:
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so the Son is also pleased, not to hold it any disparagement, that his Body, the Church, should be accounted the fulnesse of him that filleth all in all.
so the Son is also pleased, not to hold it any disparagement, that his Body, the Church, should be accounted the fullness of him that fills all in all.
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but as long as any one member remaineth yet ungathered and unknit unto this mysticall body of his, he accounteth, in the meane time, somewhat to be deficient in himselfe.
but as long as any one member remains yet ungathered and unknit unto this mystical body of his, he accounteth, in the mean time, somewhat to be deficient in himself.
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And therefore our Apostle having, in the words immediately going before this Text, declared, that the Ministery was instituted for the edifying of the bodie of Christ ;
And Therefore our Apostle having, in the words immediately going before this Text, declared, that the Ministry was instituted for the edifying of the body of christ;
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but are to teach, and to be taught, and to doe all other Christian duties, as parts conjoyned unto the whole, and members of the same Commonwealth or corporation;
but Are to teach, and to be taught, and to do all other Christian duties, as parts conjoined unto the Whole, and members of the same Commonwealth or corporation;
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or else (which is worse) dote so much upon the perfectiō of their own part, that they refuse to joyn in fellowship with the rest of the body of Christians;
or Else (which is Worse) dote so much upon the perfection of their own part, that they refuse to join in fellowship with the rest of the body of Christians;
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Those infamous schismes of the Novatians and Donatists were but petty rents, in comparison of this huge rupture, which hath pulled asunder East and West, North & South;
Those infamous schisms of the Novatians and Donatists were but Petty rends, in comparison of this huge rupture, which hath pulled asunder East and West, North & South;
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and growne to such a head at home, that in our Western parts (where this faction was so prevalent) it hath for diverse ages past been esteemed Catholicke. In the 17th of the Revelation wee haue a Woman described unto us, sitting upon seven mountaines, and upon many waters. The Woman is there expounded to be that great Citie which reigneth over the Kings of the earth.
and grown to such a head At home, that in our Western parts (where this faction was so prevalent) it hath for diverse ages passed been esteemed Catholic. In the 17th of the Revelation we have a Woman described unto us, sitting upon seven Mountains, and upon many waters. The Woman is there expounded to be that great city which Reigneth over the Kings of the earth.
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so that now all other Churches must hold their dependance upon it, or otherwise be cast forth as withered branches, which are fit onely to be throwne into the fire, and burned.
so that now all other Churches must hold their dependence upon it, or otherwise be cast forth as withered branches, which Are fit only to be thrown into the fire, and burned.
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and that which they call the Catholick Romane (or the faction rather that prevaileth in them both) have in these latter ages confined the whole Church of Christ within themselves,
and that which they call the Catholic Roman (or the faction rather that prevails in them both) have in these latter ages confined the Whole Church of christ within themselves,
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and exclude all other Christians from the body of Christ, that held not by the same root there that they did? It is a strange thing to me, that wise men should make such large discourses of the Catholique Church,
and exclude all other Christians from the body of christ, that held not by the same root there that they did? It is a strange thing to me, that wise men should make such large discourses of the Catholic Church,
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for when it cōmeth to the point, in stead of the Catholick Church which consisteth of the cōmunion of all nations, they obtrude their own peece unto us:
for when it comes to the point, in stead of the Catholic Church which Consisteth of the communion of all Nations, they obtrude their own piece unto us:
What must then become of the poore Moscovites and Grecians (to say nothing of the reformed Churches) in Europe? What of the Aegyptian and Aethiopian Churches in Africk? what of the great companies of Christians scattered over all Asia, even from Constantinople unto the East Indies, which have and still doe endure more afflictions and pressures for the Name of Christ,
What must then become of the poor Muscovites and Greeks (to say nothing of the reformed Churches) in Europe? What of the Egyptian and aethiopian Churches in Africa? what of the great companies of Christians scattered over all Asia, even from Constantinople unto the East Indies, which have and still do endure more afflictions and pressures for the Name of christ,
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because they are not the Popes subjects, be therefore denied to be Christ's subiects? Because they are not under the obedience of the Romane Church, doe they thereupon forfait the estate which they claime in the Catholick Church, out of which there is no salvation? Must we give all these for gone,
Because they Are not the Popes subject's, be Therefore denied to be Christ's Subjects? Because they Are not under the Obedience of the Roman Church, do they thereupon forfeit the estate which they claim in the Catholic Church, out of which there is no salvation? Must we give all these for gone,
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wee who talke lesse of the Vniversalitie of the Church, but hold the truth of it, cannot finde in our hearts to passe such a bloudy sentence upō so many poore soules, that have given their Names to Christ.
we who talk less of the Universality of the Church, but hold the truth of it, cannot find in our hearts to pass such a bloody sentence upon so many poor Souls, that have given their Names to christ.
but (as it hath beene before said in the words of the Apostle) among all that in every place call upon the Name of Iesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.
but (as it hath been before said in the words of the Apostle) among all that in every place call upon the Name of Iesus christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.
Yea, but how can this be, will some say, seeing the Catholike Church is but one: and the principall reason for which it is accounted one, is the unitie of the faith professed therein? How then can this unitie of faith bee preserved in all places,
Yea, but how can this be, will Some say, seeing the Catholic Church is but one: and the principal reason for which it is accounted one, is the unity of the faith professed therein? How then can this unity of faith be preserved in all places,
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if one speciall Church be not set as a Mistresse over all the rest, and one chiefe Bishop appointed for a Master over all others, by whom in matters of faith every one must be ruled? And out of such different professions,
if one special Church be not Set as a Mistress over all the rest, and one chief Bishop appointed for a Master over all Others, by whom in matters of faith every one must be ruled? And out of such different professions,
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how can there be fit matter drawne for the making up of one Vniversall Church? To this I answer (and so passe from the Matter of the Building, to the Structure ) that it is most true indeede, that in the Church there is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptisme :
how can there be fit matter drawn for the making up of one Universal Church? To this I answer (and so pass from the Matter of the Building, to the Structure) that it is most true indeed, that in the Church there is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism:
But yet, in the first place, it is to be considered, that this unitie of the faith must be compassed by such meanes as God hath ordained for the procuring of it,
But yet, in the First place, it is to be considered, that this unity of the faith must be compassed by such means as God hath ordained for the procuring of it,
is it to be imagined, that hee would have overslipped such a singular person (even in that very place where, of all others, his presence was most requisite) and runne altogether,
is it to be imagined, that he would have overslipped such a singular person (even in that very place where, of all Others, his presence was most requisite) and run altogether,
That the multitude of Teachers dispersed over the world, without any such dependancie or correspondencie, should agree together in laying the foundations of the same faith, is a speciall worke of Gods Spirit.
That the multitude of Teachers dispersed over the world, without any such dependency or correspondency, should agree together in laying the foundations of the same faith, is a special work of God's Spirit.
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Whereas the unity of which our Adversaries boast so much (which is nothing else but a wilfull suffering of themselves to be led blind-fold by one man, who commonly is more blind than many of themselves) is no fruit of the spirit, but of meere carnall policie:
Whereas the unity of which our Adversaries boast so much (which is nothing Else but a wilful suffering of themselves to be led blindfold by one man, who commonly is more blind than many of themselves) is no fruit of the Spirit, but of mere carnal policy:
And therefore Nilus Archbishop of Thessalonica, entring into the consideration of the original ground of that long cōtinued schisme, whereby the West standeth as yet divided from the East,
And Therefore Nilus Archbishop of Thessalonica, entering into the consideration of the original ground of that long continued Schism, whereby the West Stands as yet divided from the East,
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and the Latin Churches from the Greeke, wrote a whole booke purposely of this argument, wherein he sheweth, that there is no other cause to be assigned of this distraction,
and the Latin Churches from the Greek, wrote a Whole book purposely of this argument, wherein he shows, that there is no other cause to be assigned of this distraction,
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Now in the next place, for the further opening of the unitie of the faith, wee are to call unto minde the distinction which the Apostle maketh betwixt the foundation, and that which is builded thereupon: betwixt the principles of the doctrine of Christ, and that which he calleth perfection. The unitie of the faith and of the knowledge of the Sonne of God here spoken of, hath reference (as we heard) to the foundation: as that which followeth of a perfect man ;
Now in the next place, for the further opening of the unity of the faith, we Are to call unto mind the distinction which the Apostle makes betwixt the Foundation, and that which is built thereupon: betwixt the principles of the Doctrine of christ, and that which he calls perfection. The unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God Here spoken of, hath Referente (as we herd) to the Foundation: as that which follows of a perfect man;
and the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ, to the superstruction and perfection. In the former there is a generall unitie among all true beleevers:
and the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, to the superstruction and perfection. In the former there is a general unity among all true believers:
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in the latter, a great deale of varietie, there being severall degrees of perfection to be found in severall persons, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
in the latter, a great deal of variety, there being several Degrees of perfection to be found in several Persons, according to the measure of the gift of christ.
But although the one doth so farre outstrip the other in the practice of new Obedience (which is the Christian mans race) yet are there certaine fundamentall principles, in which they both concurre;
But although the one does so Far outstrip the other in the practice of new obedience (which is the Christian men raze) yet Are there certain fundamental principles, in which they both concur;
the first principles of the Oracles of God (as the Apostle calleth them) hold the place of the common foundation, in which all Christians must be grounded:
the First principles of the Oracles of God (as the Apostle calls them) hold the place of the Common Foundation, in which all Christians must be grounded:
but that all Christians should uniformely agree in the profession of all those truthes that are revealed there, is a thing that rather may be wished, than ever hoped for.
but that all Christians should uniformly agree in the profession of all those truths that Are revealed there, is a thing that rather may be wished, than ever hoped for.
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which as it must consist but of few propositions, (for simple men cannot beare away many) so is it also requisite, that those articles should be of such weight and moment, that they may be sufficient to make a man wise unto saluation:
which as it must consist but of few propositions, (for simple men cannot bear away many) so is it also requisite, that those Articles should be of such weight and moment, that they may be sufficient to make a man wise unto salvation:
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but such a kinde of equalitie also brought in among all sorts of Christians, as was heretofore among the Congregation of the Israelites in the collection of their Manna;
but such a kind of equality also brought in among all sorts of Christians, as was heretofore among the Congregation of the Israelites in the collection of their Manna;
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If then salvation by beleeving these common principles may be had, and to salvation none can come that is not first a member of the Catholick Church of Christ:
If then salvation by believing these Common principles may be had, and to salvation none can come that is not First a member of the Catholic Church of christ:
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it followeth thereupon, that the unitie of the faith, generally requisite for the incorporating of Christians into that blessed societie, is not to be extended beyond those common principles.
it follows thereupon, that the unity of the faith, generally requisite for the incorporating of Christians into that blessed society, is not to be extended beyond those Common principles.
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we may not think her iudgement to have beene so weake, that shee would omit any thing herein that was essentially necessary for the making of one a member of the Church.
we may not think her judgement to have been so weak, that she would omit any thing herein that was essentially necessary for the making of one a member of the Church.
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which being solemnly done, she then baptised them in this faith ; intimating thereby sufficiently, that this was that one Faith commended unto her by the Apostles,
which being solemnly done, she then baptised them in this faith; intimating thereby sufficiently, that this was that one Faith commended unto her by the Apostles,
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using in their Baptisme that shorter Forme of Confession, commonly called The Apostles Creed, which in the more ancient times was briefer also than now it is.
using in their Baptism that shorter Form of Confessi, commonly called The Apostles Creed, which in the more ancient times was briefer also than now it is.
As we may easily perceive, by comparing the Symbol recited by Marcellus Ancyranus (in the Profession of the faith which he delivered to Pope Iulius ) with the expositions of the Apostles Creed, written by the Latin Doctors:
As we may Easily perceive, by comparing the Symbol recited by Marcellus Ancyranus (in the Profession of the faith which he Delivered to Pope Julius) with the expositions of the Apostles Creed, written by the Latin Doctors:
wherein the mention of the Fathers being Maker of heaven and earth, the Sonnes Death and Descending into Hell, and the Communion of Saints, is wholly omitted.
wherein the mention of the Father's being Maker of heaven and earth, the Sons Death and Descending into Hell, and the Communion of Saints, is wholly omitted.
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because some of them perhaps were not thought to be altogether so necessary for all men (which is Suarez his judgement touching the point of the descent into Hell );
Because Some of them perhaps were not Thought to be altogether so necessary for all men (which is Suarez his judgement touching the point of the descent into Hell);
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and some that were most necessary, either thought to be sufficiently implied in other Articles (as that of Christ's death in those of his crucifixion and buriall ),
and Some that were most necessary, either Thought to be sufficiently implied in other Articles (as that of Christ's death in those of his crucifixion and burial),
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Which therefore may be well referred unto those Praecognita, or common principles which nature may possesse the minde withall, before that grace enlightneth it;
Which Therefore may be well referred unto those Praecognita, or Common principles which nature may possess the mind withal, before that grace Enlighteneth it;
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and need not necessarily to be inserted into that Symbol, which is the badge and cognizance whereby the Beleever is to be differenced and distinguished from the Vnbeleever.
and need not necessarily to be inserted into that Symbol, which is the badge and cognizance whereby the Believer is to be differenced and distinguished from the Unbeliever.
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because the greatest part of it was repeated and confirmed in the first generall Councell held at Nice: where the first draught thereof was presented to the Synod by Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea, with this Preamble.
Because the greatest part of it was repeated and confirmed in the First general Council held At Nicaenae: where the First draught thereof was presented to the Synod by Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea, with this Preamble.
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To this the Nicene Fathers added a more cleare explication of the Deitie of the Sonne (against the Arrian heresie, wherewith the Church was then troubled), professing him to be begotten, not made, and to be of one substance with the Father.
To this the Nicene Father's added a more clear explication of the Deity of the Son (against the Arrian heresy, wherewith the Church was then troubled), professing him to be begotten, not made, and to be of one substance with the Father.
the Fathers of Constantinople made it up, by adding that which was commonly professed touching the Catholicke Church and the priviledges belonging thereunto.
the Father's of Constantinople made it up, by adding that which was commonly professed touching the Catholic Church and the privileges belonging thereunto.
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but that it hath added Filióque to the procession of the Holy Ghost, and out of the Nicene Creed, Deum de Deo, to the articles that concerne the Sonne) that onely foundation, and principle of faith is to be found, in the unitie whereof all Christians must necessarily agree.
but that it hath added Filióque to the procession of the Holy Ghost, and out of the Nicene Creed, God de God, to the Articles that concern the Son) that only Foundation, and principle of faith is to be found, in the unity whereof all Christians must necessarily agree.
Which is otherwise cleared sufficiently, by the constant practice of the Apostles and their successours, in the first receiving of men into the Societie of the Church.
Which is otherwise cleared sufficiently, by the constant practice of the Apostles and their Successors, in the First receiving of men into the Society of the Church.
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upon the receiving whereof, the Church (following the example of the Apostles) never did denie Baptisme unto her Catechumeni. In these first principles therefore must the foundation be contained,
upon the receiving whereof, the Church (following the Exampl of the Apostles) never did deny Baptism unto her Catechumen. In these First principles Therefore must the Foundation be contained,
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the second shall lose his worke, but not himselfe; ( he shall suffer losse, saith the Apostle, but he himselfe shall be saved :) the third shall lose both himselfe and his worke together.
the second shall loose his work, but not himself; (he shall suffer loss, Says the Apostle, but he himself shall be saved:) the third shall loose both himself and his work together.
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The fuller explication of the first principles of faith, and the conclusions deduced from thence, are in the ranke of those verities that be more neerely conjoyned to the foundation:
The fuller explication of the First principles of faith, and the conclusions deduced from thence, Are in the rank of those verities that be more nearly conjoined to the Foundation:
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There are other verities which bee Catholick also and universall, namely, such as the whole Church holdeth, which yet being overthrowne, the faith is shaken indeed, but not overturned.
There Are other verities which be Catholic also and universal, namely, such as the Whole Church holds, which yet being overthrown, the faith is shaken indeed, but not overturned.
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and so much more perillous be the errors, as againe, the farther they are removed off, the lesse necessary doth the knowledge of such verities prove to be,
and so much more perilous be the errors, as again, the farther they Are removed off, the less necessary does the knowledge of such verities prove to be,
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What wee may judge of our Fore-fathers ▪ who lived in the communion of the Church of Rome? Whereunto I answere, that wee have no reason to thinke otherwise,
What we may judge of our Forefathers ▪ who lived in the communion of the Church of Rome? Whereunto I answer, that we have no reason to think otherwise,
and layeth upon it, not hay and stubble onely, but farre more vile and pernicious matter, which wrencheth and disturbeth the very foundation it selfe. For example.
and Layeth upon it, not hay and stubble only, but Far more vile and pernicious matter, which wrencheth and disturbeth the very Foundation it self. For Exampl.
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For, to omit the wilde conceits of Postellus in his booke De Nativitate Mediatoris ultimâ: this is the doctrine of their graver Divines (as Cornelius à Lapide the Iesuite doth acknowledge in his Romane Lectures) that by the words of consecration truely and really as the bread is transsubstantiated,
For, to omit the wild conceits of Postellus in his book De Nativity Mediatoris ultimâ: this is the Doctrine of their graver Divines (as Cornelius à Lapide the Iesuite does acknowledge in his Roman Lectures) that by the words of consecration truly and really as the bred is Transubstantiated,
Yet such as in the dayes of our fore-fathers opposed the Popish doctrine of Transsubstantiation, could alledge for themselues, that the faith which they maintained, was then preserved among the laitie, and so had anciently beene preserved.
Yet such as in the days of our Forefathers opposed the Popish Doctrine of Transubstantiation, could allege for themselves, that the faith which they maintained, was then preserved among the laity, and so had anciently been preserved.
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Neither may we account it to have been a small blessing of God unto our ancestors, who lived in that kingdome of darkenesse, that the Ignorance wherein they were bred, freed them from the understanding of those things, which being known might prove so prejudiciall to their soules health.
Neither may we account it to have been a small blessing of God unto our Ancestors, who lived in that Kingdom of darkness, that the Ignorance wherein they were bred, freed them from the understanding of those things, which being known might prove so prejudicial to their Souls health.
and the not knowing of those profundities, which are indeed the depths of Satan, is to those that have not the skil to dive into the bottome of such mysteries of iniquitie, a good and an happie Ignorance.
and the not knowing of those profundities, which Are indeed the depths of Satan, is to those that have not the skill to dive into the bottom of such Mysteres of iniquity, a good and an happy Ignorance.
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but the light of those common truthes of Christianitie was so great, and so firmely fixed in the mindes of those that professed the name of Christ, that it was not possible for the power of darkenesse to extinguish it,
but the Light of those Common truths of Christianity was so great, and so firmly fixed in the minds of those that professed the name of christ, that it was not possible for the power of darkness to extinguish it,
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Nay, the verie solemne dayes, which by the ancient institution of the Church were celebrated for the commemoration of the Blessed Trinitie, the Nativitie, Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension of our Saviour Christ, did so preserve the memorie of these things among the common people;
Nay, the very solemn days, which by the ancient Institution of the Church were celebrated for the commemoration of the Blessed Trinity, the Nativity, Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension of our Saviour christ, did so preserve the memory of these things among the Common people;
that by the Popish Doctors themselves, it is made an argument of grosse and supine Ignorance, that any should not have explicite knowledge of those mysteries of Christ, which were thus publikely solemnized in the Church.
that by the Popish Doctors themselves, it is made an argument of gross and supine Ignorance, that any should not have explicit knowledge of those Mysteres of christ, which were thus publicly solemnized in the Church.
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So that where these things did thus concurre in any (as wee doubt not but they did in many thousands), the knowledge of the common principles of the faith, the ignorance of such maine errours as did endanger the foundation, a godly life, and a faithfull death:
So that where these things did thus concur in any (as we doubt not but they did in many thousands), the knowledge of the Common principles of the faith, the ignorance of such main errors as did endanger the Foundation, a godly life, and a faithful death:
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but he, in the meane time, hath great cause to feare, that God in his justice will inflict that judgement upon him, which in this case he hath threatned against such as will not beleeve the truth, but take pleasure in vnrighteousnesse.
but he, in the mean time, hath great cause to Fear, that God in his Justice will inflict that judgement upon him, which in this case he hath threatened against such as will not believe the truth, but take pleasure in unrighteousness.
In all places of the world, where the ancient foundations were retained, and those common principles of faith, upon the profession whereof men have ever beene wont to be admitted, by Baptisme, into the Church of Christ:
In all places of the world, where the ancient foundations were retained, and those Common principles of faith, upon the profession whereof men have ever been wont to be admitted, by Baptism, into the Church of christ:
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That which in the time of the ancient Fathers was accounted to be truely and properly Catholick, namely, that which was beleeved every where, alwayes, and by all:
That which in the time of the ancient Father's was accounted to be truly and properly Catholic, namely, that which was believed every where, always, and by all:
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nor shall ever bring it to passe hereafter, that this Catholick doctrine, ratified by the common consent of Christians alwayes and every where, should be abolished;
nor shall ever bring it to pass hereafter, that this Catholic Doctrine, ratified by the Common consent of Christians always and every where, should be abolished;
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but that in the thickest mist rather of the most perplexed troubles, it still obtained victorie, both in the mindes and in the open confession of all Christians, no wayes overturned in the foundation thereof:
but that in the thickest missed rather of the most perplexed Troubles, it still obtained victory, both in the minds and in the open Confessi of all Christians, no ways overturned in the Foundation thereof:
Thus if at this day we should take a survay of the severall professions of Christianitie, that have any large spread in any part of the world (as of the Religion of the Romane and the Reformed Churches in our Quarters, of the Aegyptians and Aethiopians in the South, of the Grecians and other Christians in the Easterne parts),
Thus if At this day we should take a survey of the several professions of Christianity, that have any large spread in any part of the world (as of the Religion of the Roman and the Reformed Churches in our Quarters, of the egyptians and Ethiopians in the South, of the Greeks and other Christians in the Eastern parts),
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and should put-by the points wherein they did differ one from another, and gather into one body the rest of the Articles wherein they all did generally agree:
and should put-by the points wherein they did differ one from Another, and gather into one body the rest of the Articles wherein they all did generally agree:
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Neither have wee cause to doubt, but that as many as doe walke according to this rule (neither overthrowing that which they have builded by superinducing any damnable heresies thereupon,
Neither have we cause to doubt, but that as many as do walk according to this Rule (neither overthrowing that which they have built by superinducing any damnable heresies thereupon,
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as they have Vniversalitie, and Antiquity, and Consent concurring with them (which by Vincentius his rule, are the speciall characters of that which is truely and properly Catholick :
as they have Universality, and Antiquity, and Consent concurring with them (which by Vincentius his Rule, Are the special characters of that which is truly and properly Catholic:
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so for their Duration wee are sure that they have still held out, and beene kept as the Seminarie of the Catholique Church in the darkest and difficultest times that ever have beene:
so for their Duration we Are sure that they have still held out, and been kept as the Seminary of the Catholic Church in the Darkest and difficultest times that ever have been:
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where if the Lord of Hostes had not in his mercy reserved this seed unto us, we should long since have beene as Sodom, and should have beene like unto Gomorrah.
where if the Lord of Hosts had not in his mercy reserved this seed unto us, we should long since have been as Sodom, and should have been like unto Gomorrah.
It cannot be denied indeed, that Sathan and his instruments have used their utmost endeavour, either to hide this light from mens eyes, by keeping them in grosse ignorance,
It cannot be denied indeed, that Sathan and his Instruments have used their utmost endeavour, either to hide this Light from men's eyes, by keeping them in gross ignorance,
Yet farre be it, for all this, from any man to thinke, that God should so cast away his people, that in those times there should not be left a remnant according to the election of grace.
Yet Far be it, for all this, from any man to think, that God should so cast away his people, that in those times there should not be left a remnant according to the election of grace.
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and that little knowledge that remained, was miserably corrupted, not onely with the leaven of the Pharisees, but also with the damnable heresie of the Sadduces. And yet a man at that time might have seene the true servants of GOD standing together with these men in the selfe-same Temple:
and that little knowledge that remained, was miserably corrupted, not only with the leaven of the Pharisees, but also with the damnable heresy of the Sadducees. And yet a man At that time might have seen the true Servants of GOD standing together with these men in the selfsame Temple:
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that in matters of faith the Scripture doth use indifferently the termes of knowing and beleeving. So Iob 19.25. I know that my Redeemer liveth. Ioh. 17.3. This is life eternall, that they know thee the onely true God, and Iesus Christ whom thou hast sent. Esai. 53.11. By his knowledge shall my righteous servant iustifie manie.
that in matters of faith the Scripture does use indifferently the terms of knowing and believing. So Job 19.25. I know that my Redeemer lives. John 17.3. This is life Eternal, that they know thee the only true God, and Iesus christ whom thou hast sent. Isaiah. 53.11. By his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many.
For some things there be, the knowledge whereof is absolutely necessarie, necessitate medij vel finis (as the School-men speak:) without which no man may expect, by Gods ordinarie law, to attaine unto the end of his faith, the salvation of his soule.
For Some things there be, the knowledge whereof is absolutely necessary, necessitate medij vel finis (as the Schoolmen speak:) without which no man may expect, by God's ordinary law, to attain unto the end of his faith, the salvation of his soul.
yet this invincible Ignorance should not excuse us from everlasting death. Even as if there were one onely remedie, whereby a sicke man could be recovered, and freed from corporall death:
yet this invincible Ignorance should not excuse us from everlasting death. Even as if there were one only remedy, whereby a sick man could be recovered, and freed from corporal death:
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suppose the patient and the Physitian both were ignorant of it, the man must perish, as well not knowing it, as if being brought unto him, he had refused it.
suppose the patient and the physician both were ignorant of it, the man must perish, as well not knowing it, as if being brought unto him, he had refused it.
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And therefore in this case it is resolved, that from the explicite faith, & actuall knowledge of these things, nothing can excuse but onely such an incapacitie as is found in infants, naturals, and distracted persons:
And Therefore in this case it is resolved, that from the explicit faith, & actual knowledge of these things, nothing can excuse but only such an incapacity as is found in Infants, naturals, and distracted Persons:
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and that in all others which have the use of reason, although they want the meanes of instruction, this Ignorance is not onely perillous, but also damnable.
and that in all Others which have the use of reason, although they want the means of instruction, this Ignorance is not only perilous, but also damnable.
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the wofull estate of the poore Countrey wherein I live, is much to bee lamented, where the people generally are suffered to perish for want of knowledge:
the woeful estate of the poor Country wherein I live, is much to be lamented, where the people generally Are suffered to perish for want of knowledge:
the vulgar superstitions of Poperie not doing them halfe that hurt, that the ignorance of those common principles of the faith doth, which all true Christians are bound to learne.
the Vulgar superstitions of Popery not doing them half that hurt, that the ignorance of those Common principles of the faith does, which all true Christians Are bound to Learn.
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that howsoever in other things we did differ one from another, yet wee should joyne together in teaching those maine points, the knowledge whereof was so necessary unto salvation,
that howsoever in other things we did differ one from Another, yet we should join together in teaching those main points, the knowledge whereof was so necessary unto salvation,
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where your Maiesties care can never be sufficiently commended, in taking order, that the chiefe heads of the Catechisme should, in the ordinarie ministerie, be diligently propounded and explained unto the people throughout the land.
where your Majesties care can never be sufficiently commended, in taking order, that the chief Heads of the Catechism should, in the ordinary Ministry, be diligently propounded and explained unto the people throughout the land.
Yet Christ did give as well his Apostles, and Prophets, and Evangelists, as his ordinarie Pastors and Teachers, to bring us all, both learned and unlearned,
Yet christ did give as well his Apostles, and prophets, and Evangelists, as his ordinary Pastors and Teachers, to bring us all, both learned and unlearned,
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and the neglecting of this, is the frustrating of the whole worke of the Ministerie ▪ For let us preach never so many Sermons unto the people, our labour is but lost,
and the neglecting of this, is the frustrating of the Whole work of the Ministry ▪ For let us preach never so many Sermons unto the people, our labour is but lost,
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A young man may talke much of the troubles of the world, and a Scholar in the Vniversitie may shew a great deale of wit in making a large declamation upon that argument:
A young man may talk much of the Troubles of the world, and a Scholar in the university may show a great deal of wit in making a large declamation upon that argument:
and count their former apprehension of these things to be but meere Ignorance, in respect of that new learning which now they have bought by deare experience.
and count their former apprehension of these things to be but mere Ignorance, in respect of that new learning which now they have bought by deer experience.
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so at what time soever they did transgresse his commandement, they should begin to know evill also, whereof before they had no knowledge, not but that they had an intellectuall knowledge of it before (for he that knoweth good, cannot be ignorant of that which is contrarie unto it;
so At what time soever they did transgress his Commandment, they should begin to know evil also, whereof before they had no knowledge, not but that they had an intellectual knowledge of it before (for he that Knoweth good, cannot be ignorant of that which is contrary unto it;
So our Apostle in this Epistle boweth his knees unto the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, that hee would grant unto these Ephesians, to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge:
So our Apostle in this Epistle boweth his knees unto the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, that he would grant unto these Ephesians, to know the love of christ which passes knowledge:
wee cannot understand this of Intellectuall knowledge (for had he not thus knowne sinne, he could not have reproved it as he did) but of Practicall. So that, Hee knew no sinne, in S. Paul ;
we cannot understand this of Intellectual knowledge (for had he not thus known sin, he could not have reproved it as he did) but of Practical. So that, He knew no sin, in S. Paul;
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must be conceived to be the very same with, He did no sinne, in S. Peter. In the first to the Romanes, they that knew God, because they glorified him not as God, are therefore said, not to have God in their knowledge.
must be conceived to be the very same with, He did no sin, in S. Peter. In the First to the Romans, they that knew God, Because they glorified him not as God, Are Therefore said, not to have God in their knowledge.
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And therefore in the Epistle to the Hebrewes, all sinnes are termed NONLATINALPHABET, ignorances, and sinners NONLATINALPHABET, ignorant and erring persons:
And Therefore in the Epistle to the Hebrews, all Sins Are termed, ignorances, and Sinners, ignorant and erring Persons:
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because how ever in the generall the understanding may be informed rightly, yet when particular actions come to be resolved upon, mens perverse wils and inordinate affections cloude their mindes,
Because how ever in the general the understanding may be informed rightly, yet when particular actions come to be resolved upon, Mens perverse wills and inordinate affections cloud their minds,
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and from thence breaketh forth into action: (setting head, heart, hand, and all aworke:) and so much onely must thou reckon thy selfe to know in Christianitie,
and from thence breaks forth into actium: (setting head, heart, hand, and all awork:) and so much only must thou reckon thy self to know in Christianity,
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Not that wee should thinke, that there were no other fundamentall doctrine to bee acknowledged but this alone (for the articles of the Holy Ghost, forgivenesse of sinnes, resurrection of the dead, eternall judgement,
Not that we should think, that there were no other fundamental Doctrine to be acknowledged but this alone (for the Articles of the Holy Ghost, forgiveness of Sins, resurrection of the dead, Eternal judgement,
For first, as God is made the coaequate object of the whole bodie of Divinitie, notwithstanding it treateth also of men and Angels, Heaven and Hell, Sinne and Obedience, and sundrie other particulars;
For First, as God is made the coaequate Object of the Whole body of Divinity, notwithstanding it Treateth also of men and Angels, Heaven and Hell, Sin and obedience, and sundry other particulars;
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The holy Scriptures (within the bounds whereof the utmost extent of all our faith and knowledge must be contained) are able to make us wise unto salvation ;
The holy Scriptures (within the bounds whereof the utmost extent of all our faith and knowledge must be contained) Are able to make us wise unto salvation;
And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himselfe for me : saith the Apostle, Gal. 2.20. The children of Israel in the wildernesse, being stung with fierie Serpents, were directed, for their recovery, to looke upon the brazen Serpent:
And the life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me: Says the Apostle, Gal. 2.20. The children of Israel in the Wilderness, being stung with fiery Serpents, were directed, for their recovery, to look upon the brazen Serpent:
Now as the Israelites with the same eyes, and with the same visive facultie, wherewith they beheld the sands and the mountaines in the desert, did looke upon the brazen Serpent also;
Now as the Israelites with the same eyes, and with the same visive faculty, wherewith they beheld the sands and the Mountains in the desert, did look upon the brazen Serpent also;
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so by the same faith and knowledge whereby we are justified, we understand that the world was framed by the word of God, and beleeve all other truths revealed;
so by the same faith and knowledge whereby we Are justified, we understand that the world was framed by the word of God, and believe all other truths revealed;
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but fixeth it selfe solely upon the Son of God, not knowing any thing here but Iesus Christ and him crucified And thus hath our Saviour a speciall and peculiar place in that larger foundation:
but fixeth it self solely upon the Son of God, not knowing any thing Here but Iesus christ and him Crucified And thus hath our Saviour a special and peculiar place in that larger Foundation:
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according to that of the Apostle, Ephes. 2.20. Yee are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, of which (for so his words in the Originall may well beare it) Iesus Christ is the chiefe corner-stone.
according to that of the Apostle, Ephesians 2.20. Ye Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, of which (for so his words in the Original may well bear it) Iesus christ is the chief cornerstone.
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It followeth now, that wee should proceed from the foundation to the structure: and so leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, goe on unto perfection [ unto a perfect man,
It follows now, that we should proceed from the Foundation to the structure: and so leaving the principles of the Doctrine of christ, go on unto perfection [ unto a perfect man,
There is a time wherein Christ is but begun, and as it were a-breeding in us. Gal. 4.19. My little children, of whom I travell in birth againe untill Christ be formed in you.
There is a time wherein christ is but begun, and as it were breeding in us. Gal. 4.19. My little children, of whom I travel in birth again until christ be formed in you.
but as in his naturall body hee increased in stature, so in every part of his mysticall body hee hath set for himselfe a certaine measure of stature, and a fulnesse of growth;
but as in his natural body he increased in stature, so in every part of his mystical body he hath Set for himself a certain measure of stature, and a fullness of growth;
which being attained unto, a Christian is thereby made a perfect man. And for this end also doth the Apostle here shew that the Ministery was instituted, that we henceforth should be no more children (as it is in the words immediately following my Text),
which being attained unto, a Christian is thereby made a perfect man. And for this end also does the Apostle Here show that the Ministry was instituted, that we henceforth should be no more children (as it is in the words immediately following my Text),
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but that we might grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. For the perfection which the Apostle here speaketh of, is not to be taken absolutely, (as if any absolute perfection could be found among m•n in this life) but in comparison with childhood;
but that we might grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even christ. For the perfection which the Apostle Here speaks of, is not to be taken absolutely, (as if any absolute perfection could be found among m•n in this life) but in comparison with childhood;
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As the opposition is more clearely made by him, in 1. Corinth. 14.20. Brethren, be not children, in understanding, howbeit in malice be you children, but in understanding be perfect, that is to say, of mans estate. And, Heb. 5.13.14. Every one that useth milke, is unskilfull in the word of righteousnesse; for he is a babe:
As the opposition is more clearly made by him, in 1. Corinth. 14.20. Brothers, be not children, in understanding, howbeit in malice be you children, but in understanding be perfect, that is to say, of men estate. And, Hebrew 5.13.14. Every one that uses milk, is unskilful in the word of righteousness; for he is a babe:
Now as there is great difference among men in their naturall growth, so is there no lesse varietie among them also in respect of their spirituall stature:
Now as there is great difference among men in their natural growth, so is there no less variety among them also in respect of their spiritual stature:
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Now the God of peace, that brought againe from the dead our Lord Iesus, that great Shepheard of the Sheepe, through the bloud of his everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good worke to doe his will;
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Iesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the blood of his everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will;
Augustin. ep. 48. Quàm multi nihil interesse credentes in quâ quisque parte Christianus sit; ideò permanebant in parte Donati, quia ibi nati erant, & eos inde discedere, at { que } ad Catholicam nemo transire cogebat. Et paulò pòst Putabamus quidem nihil interesse ubi fidē Christi teneremus: sed gratias Domino, qui nos à divisione collegit, & hoc uni Deo congruere, ut in unitate colatur, ostendit.
Augustin. Epistle. 48. Quàm multi nihil Interest Believers in quâ Quisque parte Christian fit; ideò permanebant in part Donati, quia There Nati Erant, & eos inde discedere, At { que } ad Catholicam nemo transire cogebat. Et paulò pòst Putabamus quidem nihil Interest ubi fidē Christ teneremus: sed gratias Domino, qui nos à division collegit, & hoc uni God congruere, ut in unitate colatur, ostendit.
Subesse Romano Pontifici omni humanae creaturae declaramus, dicimus, definimus, & pronuntiamus omninò esse de necessitate salutis Bonifac. VIII. in Extravag De majoritate & obedi•ntiâ, cap Vn•m sanctam.
Subesse Romano Pontifici omni humanae creaturae declaramus, dicimus, definimus, & pronuntiamus omninò esse de necessitate Salutis Boniface VIII. in Extravagant De majoritate & obedi•ntiâ, cap Vn•m Sanctam.
Ecclesia ex pluribus personis congregatur: & tamen una dicitur, propter unitatem fidei. Hieron. (si modò is ho•ū Commentartorum author est) in Psal. 23.
Ecclesia ex Pluribus Persons congregatur: & tamen una dicitur, propter unitatem fidei. Hieron. (si modò is ho•ū Commentartorum author est) in Psalm 23.
Concil. Tridentin. ( S•• 3) Symbolum fid•i, quo sancta Romana Ecclesi• utitur, tanquam princip•um tilud, in quo omnes, qui fidem Christi profitentur necessariò conveniunt, ac fundamentum firmū & unicum, contra quod portae inferi nunquam praevalebunt, totidem verbis, quibus in omnibus ecclesiis legitur, exprimendum esse censuit.
Council. Tridentine. (S•• 3) Symbol fid•i, quo sancta Roman Ecclesi• utitur, tanquam princip•um tilud, in quo omnes, qui fidem Christ profitentur necessariò conveniunt, ac fundamentum firmū & unicum, contra quod portae Inferi Never praevalebunt, totidem verbis, quibus in omnibus Ecclesiis legitur, exprimendum esse censuit.
Quaedam sunt catholicae veritates, quae ita ad fidem pertinent, ut his sublatis, fides quoque ipsa tollatur. Quas nos, usu frequenti non solùm catholicas, sed fidei veritates appellavimus. Aliae veritates sunt etiamipsae catholicae & universales, nempè quas universa Ecclesia tenet, quibus licèt eversis, fides quatitur, sed non evertitur tamen ▪ Atque in hujusmodi veritatū contrariis er• oribus, dixi fidem obscurari, non extingui; infirmari, non perire. Has ergo nunquam fidei veritates censui vocandas, quamvis doctrinae Christianae veritates sint. Melch Canu•, loc. Theolog. lib. 12 cap 11.
Quaedam sunt Catholic Veritates, Quae ita ad fidem pertinent, ut his Sublatis, fides quoque ipsa Tollatur. Quas nos, usu frequenti non solùm catholicas, sed fidei Veritates appellavimus. Others Veritates sunt etiamipsae Catholic & universales, nempè quas universa Ecclesia tenet, quibus licèt eversis, fides quatitur, sed non evertitur tamen ▪ Atque in hujusmodi veritatū contrariis er• oribus, I have said fidem obscurari, non extingui; infirmari, non perire. Has ergo Never fidei Veritates censui vocandas, Quamvis Doctrine Christian Veritates sint. Melch Canu•, loc. Theolog. lib. 12 cap 11.
Neces•ar•ò oportet distinguere alios gradus propositionum, per quas etiamsi fides non destruatur omninò, tamen malè habet, & quatitur, & quasi disponitur ad corruptionem. Sicut sunt quaedam corporum laesiones quae non auferunt vitam, sed malè habet homo per eas, & disponitur ad corruptionem aut in toto aut in parte; aliae verò sunt laesiones mortales, quae vitam eripiunt: ita sunt quidam gradus propositionum, continentes doctrinam non sanam, etiamsi non habeant haeresim manifestam. Dominic Bannes, in 2 am 2 ae. quaest 11. artic 2.
Neces•ar•ò oportet distinguere Alioth gradus propositionum, per quas Even if fides non destruatur omninò, tamen malè habet, & quatitur, & quasi disponitur ad corruptionem. Sicut sunt quaedam corporum laesiones Quae non auferunt vitam, sed malè habet homo per eas, & disponitur ad corruptionem Or in toto Or in part; Others verò sunt laesiones mortales, Quae vitam eripiunt: ita sunt quidam gradus propositionum, continents Doctrinam non sanam, Even if non habeant haeresim manifestam. Dominic Banns, in 2 am 2 ae. Question 11. artic 2.
Per verba consecrationis verè & realiter uti transsubstantiatur panis, ita producitur & quasi generatur Christus in altari, adeò potenter & effi caciter, ut si Christus nec dum esset incarnatus ▪ per haec verba Hoc est corpus meum, incarnaretur, corpus { que } humanum assumeret: ut graves Theologi docent. Cornelius Cornelij à Lapide, Commentar. in Esai. 7.14.
Per verba consecrationis verè & realiter uti transsubstantiatur Paris, ita producitur & quasi generatur Christus in Altar, adeò potenter & effi caciter, ut si Christus nec dum esset Incarnate ▪ per haec verba Hoc est corpus meum, incarnaretur, corpus { que } humanum assumeret: ut graves Theologians docent. Cornelius Cornelius à Lapide, Commentar. in Isaiah. 7.14.
In ipsâ Catholicâ Ecclesiâ magnoperè curandum est, utid teneamus quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus creditum est: hoc est etenim verè proprié { que } Catholicum ▪ Vincent. Lirin cont. haeres. cap. 3.
In ipsâ Catholicâ Ecclesiâ magnoperè curandum est, utid teneamus quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus creditum est: hoc est Etenim verè proprié { que } Catholicum ▪ Vincent. Lirin contentedly. haeres. cap. 3.
Quicquid vel molitus sit vel moliturus sit mendacii Pater, non tamen vel effecisse hactenús vel effecturum posthàc, ut haec doctrina catholica, omniū Christianorū consensu, semper & ubique rata, aboleatur: quin potiûs, illam in densissimâ maximè involutarum perturbationum caligme victricem extitisse, & in animis & in aperta confessione Christianorum omnium, in suis fundamentis nullo modo labefactatam. In illâ quoque veritate unam illam Ecclesiam fuisse conservatam in mediis saevissimae hyemis tempestatibus, vel densissimis tenebris suorum interluniorum. Ioh. Serranus, in Apparat ad fidem Cathol. edit Paris. an. 1607. pag. 172.
Quicquid vel molitus sit vel moliturus sit Mendaciously Pater, non tamen vel effecisse hactenús vel effecturum posthàc, ut haec Doctrina catholica, omniū Christianorū consensu, semper & ubique rata, aboleatur: quin potiûs, Illam in densissimâ maximè involutarum perturbationum caligme Victress extitisse, & in animis & in Aperta Confessi Christians omnium, in suis Fundamentis nullo modo labefactatam. In illâ quoque veritate unam Illam Church Fuisse conservatam in mediis saevissimae hyemis tempestatibus, vel densissimis tenebris suorum interluniorum. John Serranus, in Apparat ad fidem Cathol. edit paris. nias. 1607. page. 172.
Et hujus q••dem usque adhuc impietatis occasio per fraudem perficitur; ut jam sub Antichristi Sacerdotibus Christi populus non occidat. Hilar contr. Auxentium.
Et hujus q••dem usque Adhoc impietatis Occasion per fraudem perficitur; ut jam sub Antichrist Sacerdotibus Christ populus non Occidat. Hilar Contr. Auxentium.
Grana cùm coeperint tríturari interpaleam, se non jam tangunt, & quasi non se noverunt, quia intercedit medio palea. Et quicun { que } longiùs attendit aream, paleam solumn ▪ odò putat: nisi diligentiùs intueatur, nisi manum porrigat, nisi spiritu oris, id est, flatu purgante di••ernat; difficilè pervenit ad discretionē granorum. Serm. 228. de Tempore, tomo. 10. Oper. Augustini.
Grana cùm coeperint tríturari interpaleam, se non jam tangunt, & quasi non se noverunt, quia intercedit medio palea. Et quicun { que } longiùs attendit Area, Paleas solumn ▪ odò putat: nisi diligentiùs intueatur, nisi manum porrigat, nisi spiritu oris, id est, flatu purgante di••ernat; difficilè pervenit ad discretionē granorum. Sermon 228. de Tempore, tomo. 10. Operate Augustini.
Necessarium necessitate medii appellāt Theologi illud, quod ex lege ordinariâ Dei, sic ad salutem necessarium est, ut quicunque etiam ob ignorantiam invincibilem, vel quacun { que } aliâ de caussâ id non fuerit assecutus, is nequeat etiam consequi salutem Greg. de Valentiâ, tom. 3. commentar. Theolog. quaest. 2. punct. 2. col. 299. Illa quae sunt necessaria necessitate finis, si desint, nobis etiam sine culpâ nostra, non excusabunt nos ab aeternâ morte; quamvis non fuerit in nostrâ potestate illa assequi. Quemadmodum etiamsi non sit nisi unicum remedium, ut aliquis fugiat mortem corporalem, & tale remedium ignoretur & ab infirmo & medico; sine dnbio peribit homo ille. Dom. Bannes, in 2 am 2 ae, quaest. 2. art. 8. col. 348.
necessary necessitate medii appellant Theologians illud, quod ex lege ordinariâ Dei, sic ad salutem Necessary est, ut quicunque etiam ob ignorantiam invincibilem, vel quacun { que } aliâ de caussâ id non fuerit assecutus, is nequeat etiam consequi salutem Greg. de Valentiâ, tom. 3. commentar. Theolog. Question. 2. punct. 2. col. 299. Illa Quae sunt necessaria necessitate finis, si desint, nobis etiam sine culpâ nostra, non excusabunt nos ab aeternâ morte; Quamvis non fuerit in nostrâ potestate illa Assequi. Quemadmodum Even if non sit nisi unicum remedium, ut aliquis fugiat mortem corporalem, & tale remedium ignoretur & ab infirmo & medico; sine dnbio Peribit homo Isle. Dom. Banns, in 2 am 2 ae, Question. 2. art. 8. col. 348.
Sicut ad legis Christi habitualem fidem omnis vitiator obligatur sine ullâ exceptione; sic ab ejus actuali fide nullus excusatur nisi solâ incapacitate, &c. Parvulos autem & furiosos, caeterís { que } passionibus mente captos, seu aliâ naturali impossibilitate prohibitos, incapaces voco: etsi non simpliciter, tamē secundùm quid; sc. dum his defectibus laborant. Petr. de Alliaco. in quaestione Vesperiarum.
Sicut ad Legis Christ habitualem fidem omnis vitiator obligatur sine ullâ exception; sic ab His actuali fide nullus excusatur nisi sola incapacitate, etc. Small children autem & furiosos, caeterís { que } passionibus mente captos, seu aliâ naturali impossibilitate prohibitos, incapaces voco: Though non simpliciter, tamē secundùm quid; sc. dum his defectibus laborant. Peter de Alliaco. in question Vesperiarum.
