A sermon necessarie for these times shewing the nature of conscience, with the corruptions thereof, and the repairs or means to inform it with right knowledge, and stirre it up to upright practise, and how to get and keep a good conscience. To which is adjoyned a necessarie, brief, and pithy treatise af [sic] the ceremonies of the Church of England. By Anthony Cade Batch. of Divinitie.
SAint Paul, to move all men to seek salvation by faith in Jesus Christ (which he propounds chap. 1. vers. 16. and prosecutes chap. 3. vers. 21.) shews in these first chapters, that all men are in themselves inexcusable sinners;
SAint Paul, to move all men to seek salvation by faith in jesus christ (which he propounds chap. 1. vers. 16. and prosecutes chap. 3. vers. 21.) shows in these First Chapters, that all men Are in themselves inexcusable Sinners;
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In regard of the Livelinesse of it, exciting and stirring up men to perform their duties, Origen calls it Paedagogus Animae sociatus, A schoolmaster accompanying the soul, to teach man his duty and call for performance.
In regard of the Liveliness of it, exciting and stirring up men to perform their duties, Origen calls it Pedagogue Spirits sociatus, A Schoolmaster accompanying the soul, to teach man his duty and call for performance.
Thirdly, Our discursive thoughts, comparing the Law-book (which shews what we should do) with our Chronicle (which shews what we have done) produce a third thing, a conclusion, either excusing and acquitting us (for doing according to the law) or accusing and condemning us (for doing against the law.) And thus Conscience hath a power to comfort us (against all accusations, distasts,
Thirdly, Our discursive thoughts, comparing the Law book (which shows what we should do) with our Chronicle (which shows what we have done) produce a third thing, a conclusion, either excusing and acquitting us (for doing according to the law) or accusing and condemning us (for doing against the law.) And thus Conscience hath a power to Comfort us (against all accusations, distastes,
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Concerning God, the Gentiles knew, 1. Deum esse: 2. Qualis esset: 3. Adorandum esse. 1. That there was a God: 2. That he had many transcendent properties: 3. That he was to be worshipped.
Concerning God, the Gentiles knew, 1. God esse: 2. Qualis esset: 3. Adorandum esse. 1. That there was a God: 2. That he had many transcendent properties: 3. That he was to be worshipped.
and sustain such a masse of creatures in such excellent manner, so many 1000 yeares. 3. He must be most Wise, that made them all in such order, variety, multiplicity,
and sustain such a mass of creatures in such excellent manner, so many 1000 Years. 3. He must be most Wise, that made them all in such order, variety, Multiplicity,
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So wisely, that without great wisdome, study, and observation, not any one of them can be understood. 4. He must be more excellent then his work, having in himself all the perfection and excellencies that can possibly be found in any or in all his works laid together:
So wisely, that without great Wisdom, study, and observation, not any one of them can be understood. 4. He must be more excellent then his work, having in himself all the perfection and excellencies that can possibly be found in any or in all his works laid together:
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and to make use of all things in the world for his profit and pleasure. 6. He must needs be also most Just, to reward those that are like himself, good and beneficiall to mankinde;
and to make use of all things in the world for his profit and pleasure. 6. He must needs be also most Just, to reward those that Are like himself, good and beneficial to mankind;
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The divine scriptures mention the readinesse of the Lycaonians at Lystra, to sacrifice oxen to Paul and Barnabas for healing a creeple born lame, thinking them to be gods come from heaven in likenesse of men.
The divine Scriptures mention the readiness of the Lycaonians At Lystra, to sacrifice oxen to Paul and Barnabas for healing a creeple born lame, thinking them to be God's come from heaven in likeness of men.
It seems also that all Nations were taught by the light of nature in prayer to bend the knee, to hold up their heads, to lift up their eyes, men to pray bare-headed, women covered, all with great reverence:
It seems also that all nations were taught by the Light of nature in prayer to bend the knee, to hold up their Heads, to lift up their eyes, men to pray bareheaded, women covered, all with great Reverence:
as the histories of the Syrians, Chaldeans, Aegyptians and other nations declare, and the Fathers observe. Aug. de civ. Dei. Euseb. de praepar. Evang. Cicero de natura deor.
as the histories of the Syrians, Chaldeans, egyptians and other Nations declare, and the Father's observe. Aug. the civ. Dei. Eusebius de Praepar. Evangelist Cicero de Nature deor.
some (NONLATINALPHABET) had many gods: none were meerly (NONLATINALPHABET) without God. A God they knew there was in generall (though they erred in the particular,
Some () had many God's: none were merely () without God. A God they knew there was in general (though they erred in the particular,
and somewhere erected altars to the unknown God: ) and for their gods worship they ordained Temples, Priests and Ceremonies, not without great honour, cost, and magnificence:
and somewhere erected Altars to the unknown God:) and for their God's worship they ordained Temples, Priests and Ceremonies, not without great honour, cost, and magnificence:
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The Romane Lucretia prized her chastity above her life. Incest unheard of among the Gentiles. Wives subjection to their husbands commanded by Ahasuerus:
The Roman Lucretia prized her chastity above her life. Incest unheard of among the Gentiles. Wives subjection to their Husbands commanded by Ahasuerus:
Wrong, oppression, theft, defrauding any man of his right, forbidden by the generall rule, Fac quod vis pati; and, Quod tibi fieri non vis, alteri nè feceris, Do nothing to another which thou wouldest not have done to thy self.
Wrong, oppression, theft, defrauding any man of his right, forbidden by the general Rule, Fac quod vis pati; and, Quod tibi fieri non vis, Alteri nè feceris, Do nothing to Another which thou Wouldst not have done to thy self.
It was the common word of Alexander Severus, which he caused also to be proclaimed by his heraulds, whensoever he punished his subjects or souldiers which had wronged any man.
It was the Common word of Alexander Severus, which he caused also to be proclaimed by his heralds, whensoever he punished his subject's or Soldiers which had wronged any man.
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And for all other morall and civill righteousnesse, honesty, justice, temperance, sobriety, providing for the poore, helping the distressed, speaking the truth, observing leagues, contracts,
And for all other moral and civil righteousness, honesty, Justice, temperance, sobriety, providing for the poor, helping the distressed, speaking the truth, observing leagues, contracts,
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and promises, avoiding perjury, punishing vice, honouring vertue and living orderly, the Gentiles had many excellent laws, wisely made and carefully observed.
and promises, avoiding perjury, punishing vice, honouring virtue and living orderly, the Gentiles had many excellent laws, wisely made and carefully observed.
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and the variety of their promulgations and penalties in severall nations argued deductions and consequents, drawn from those naturall notions, by the force of reason.
and the variety of their promulgations and penalties in several Nations argued deductions and consequents, drawn from those natural notions, by the force of reason.
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and protect the innocent in quiet possession of their rights, and for the common good: else (saith S. Augustine) Quid sunt regna, nisi magna latrocinia?
and Pact the innocent in quiet possession of their rights, and for the Common good: Else (Says S. Augustine) Quid sunt regna, nisi Magna Thefts?
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he need not make long journeys to seek for a counsellour, or tedious waiting to attend his leisure, give costly fees to attain his counsell, which haply may prove doubtfull and untrusty:
he need not make long journeys to seek for a counselor, or tedious waiting to attend his leisure, give costly fees to attain his counsel, which haply may prove doubtful and untrusty:
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knowing our headstrong inclination to evil, gives us this bridle to restrain us; and knowing our dulnesse to all good duties, gives us this spurre to quicken us.
knowing our headstrong inclination to evil, gives us this bridle to restrain us; and knowing our dulness to all good duties, gives us this spur to quicken us.
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as Rom. 1.24, 26, 28. And this is to draw upon us a most dangerous consequence, by degrees through the custome of sinne, to make our Conscience senselesse, seared, cauterized,
as Rom. 1.24, 26, 28. And this is to draw upon us a most dangerous consequence, by Degrees through the custom of sin, to make our Conscience senseless, seared, cauterized,
or to choke and kill it, or in such sort to extinguish the light and life thereof, that the greatest sinnes will be practised without any check or remorse, to the intolerable hurt of the Church and Common-wealth, the shame of our lives, the damnation of our souls. Ephes. 4.17. The Gentiles walk in the vanity of their minde:
or to choke and kill it, or in such sort to extinguish the Light and life thereof, that the greatest Sins will be practised without any check or remorse, to the intolerable hurt of the Church and Commonwealth, the shame of our lives, the damnation of our Souls. Ephesians 4.17. The Gentiles walk in the vanity of their mind:
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But upon his fall, he lost his perfection, that is, the excellencie of the image of God, both in Knowledge (Coloss. 3.10.) and Righteousnesse and true Holinesse (Ephes. 4.24.) And in this his depraved image he begat his children:
But upon his fallen, he lost his perfection, that is, the excellency of the image of God, both in Knowledge (Coloss. 3.10.) and Righteousness and true Holiness (Ephesians 4.24.) And in this his depraved image he begat his children:
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and some religious duties, for preservation of humane societie and common life; yet no sufficient light to attain to the knowledge of the mysteries of saving religion:
and Some religious duties, for preservation of humane society and Common life; yet no sufficient Light to attain to the knowledge of the Mysteres of Saving Religion:
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The Gentiles held the truth in unrighteousnesse, became vain in their imaginations, their foolish heart was darkened, the professours of wisdome became fools.
The Gentiles held the truth in unrighteousness, became vain in their Imaginations, their foolish heart was darkened, the professors of Wisdom became Fools.
In the foure last verses of the first chapter to the Romanes Saint Paul exhibites a long Catalogue of their foul overflowing sinnes, which they not onely practised,
In the foure last Verses of the First chapter to the Romans Saint Paul exhibits a long Catalogue of their foul overflowing Sins, which they not only practised,
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If we follow the guidance of Nature, we shall never stray from our duties: and others tell us, Conscientia est liber, ad quem emendandum omnes scripti sunt libri;
If we follow the guidance of Nature, we shall never stray from our duties: and Others tell us, Conscientia est liber, ad Whom emendandum omnes scripti sunt Libri;
These men have taken great pains herein, husbanding and improving the light of naturall reason to the highest pitch, to their own great honour, and the worlds great good.
These men have taken great pains herein, husbanding and improving the Light of natural reason to the highest pitch, to their own great honour, and the world's great good.
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nor procure such blessings temporall and eternall upon persons and nations, as these holy Books, and the continuall urgent preaching of them, doth perform.
nor procure such blessings temporal and Eternal upon Persons and Nations, as these holy Books, and the continual urgent preaching of them, does perform.
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so potent to prevail, and we so impotent to resist, so willing to yeeld, that corruptions will easily creep into our lives and Consciences. As we may observe
so potent to prevail, and we so impotent to resist, so willing to yield, that corruptions will Easily creep into our lives and Consciences. As we may observe
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1. By the vehemency and disorderlinesse of our corrupt affections, lusts, or passions (whether love, hatred, covetousnesse, ambition, pride, fleshly lusts,
1. By the vehemency and disorderliness of our corrupt affections, Lustiest, or passion (whither love, hatred, covetousness, ambition, pride, fleshly Lustiest,
Thus stealing of garments was lawfull with the Lacedemonians, many wives at once with the Turks, deadly fewd and stealing one side from another among our borderers;
Thus stealing of garments was lawful with the Lacedaemonians, many wives At once with the Turks, deadly feud and stealing one side from Another among our borderers;
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and pray God so to blesse them that they might do harm and take none. Amongst us, of late, drunkennesse, pride, and such like vices, are thought lawfull, because usuall,
and pray God so to bless them that they might do harm and take none. among us, of late, Drunkenness, pride, and such like vices, Are Thought lawful, Because usual,
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and restored the text to his old integrity, Matth. 5.43. as he did other doctrines of men, Matth. 15. and 23. 4. By mistaking errour for true religion:
and restored the text to his old integrity, Matthew 5.43. as he did other doctrines of men, Matthew 15. and 23. 4. By mistaking error for true Religion:
By the like errour, they that call themselves Romane Catholicks (deceived by Jesuiticall doctrine) persecute the true Catholicks that constantly hold all necessary saving doctrine grounded on the holy Scriptures, and universally received in the Primitive Church (as the Protestants do) and refuse onely the corrupt novell doctrines brought in by later Popes, and submission to their government:
By the like error, they that call themselves Roman Catholics (deceived by Jesuitical Doctrine) persecute the true Catholics that constantly hold all necessary Saving Doctrine grounded on the holy Scriptures, and universally received in the Primitive Church (as the Protestants do) and refuse only the corrupt novel doctrines brought in by later Popes, and submission to their government:
Then Pope Gregory the seventh began first to depose Princes, embroyling the Christian world with unchristian warres, kindling that fire which hath been kept burning by many succeeding Popes,
Then Pope Gregory the seventh began First to depose Princes, embroiling the Christian world with unchristian wars, kindling that fire which hath been kept burning by many succeeding Popes,
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But, howsoever that late unchristian doctrine is still maintained in the books of a great number of the Popes flatterers, that are maintained by him in wealth and dignitie:
But, howsoever that late unchristian Doctrine is still maintained in the books of a great number of the Popes Flatterers, that Are maintained by him in wealth and dignity:
and other Romish Rabbines perswasions) taken the oath of allegiance, and thereby insinuate a reall confession (in this main point) that the Pope, Cardinals, Conclave, Counsellers,
and other Romish Rabbis persuasions) taken the oath of allegiance, and thereby insinuate a real Confessi (in this main point) that the Pope, Cardinals, Conclave, Counsellers,
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And since the infallibility of that Pope and Church hath been the greatest (if not the onely) ground of holding them in many errours, without searching into them:
And since the infallibility of that Pope and Church hath been the greatest (if not the only) ground of holding them in many errors, without searching into them:
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that ground being now acknowledged to be unsound, there is great hope of their coming to us in other points of difference (as they have done in some already) if we be not averse and hinder it by our dissensions at home.
that ground being now acknowledged to be unsound, there is great hope of their coming to us in other points of difference (as they have done in Some already) if we be not averse and hinder it by our dissensions At home.
we do not teare and wound Christs body, we onely strive about his garments. My desire is to take up this strife, and to keep that seamlesse coat unrent,
we do not tear and wound Christ body, we only strive about his garments. My desire is to take up this strife, and to keep that seamless coat unrent,
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To stop their mouthes therefore, and satisfie our otherwise good Christian brethren, whose Consciences are afraid to receive these Ceremonies, give me leave to impart unto you my meditations touching this point:
To stop their mouths Therefore, and satisfy our otherwise good Christian brothers, whose Consciences Are afraid to receive these Ceremonies, give me leave to impart unto you my meditations touching this point:
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To do therefore that which thy Conscience saith is unlawfull (or while thou doubtest it is unlawfull) is to incurre damnation, Rom. 14.23. He that doubteth, is damned if he do it, because he doth it not of faith:
To do Therefore that which thy Conscience Says is unlawful (or while thou doubtest it is unlawful) is to incur damnation, Rom. 14.23. He that doubteth, is damned if he do it, Because he does it not of faith:
as Saint Paul saith there, vers. 14. He that doth against his Conscience, doth against the will of God, quamvis non materialiter & verè, tamen formaliter & interpretativè, though not in matter and truely,
as Saint Paul Says there, vers. 14. He that does against his Conscience, does against the will of God, Quamvis non materialiter & verè, tamen formaliter & interpretativè, though not in matter and truly,
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For, people cannot meet together, Gods service cannot be performed, Religion it self (whether true or false) cannot possibly subsist or continue, without times, places, orders, customes, words and actions prescribed and observed:
For, people cannot meet together, God's service cannot be performed, Religion it self (whither true or false) cannot possibly subsist or continue, without times, places, order, customs, words and actions prescribed and observed:
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as Saint Augustine urgeth, Tom. 6. Contra Faustum, lib. 19. cap. 11. & seq. 2. The same ceremonies in particular are not prescribed in Scripture for all Churches.
as Saint Augustine urges, Tom. 6. Contra Faustum, lib. 19. cap. 11. & seq. 2. The same ceremonies in particular Are not prescribed in Scripture for all Churches.
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Threefold dippings in Baptisme, standing (not kneeling) at prayers betwixt Easter and Whitsuntide, and many other things used by the Ancients, are now generally left off. So that
Threefold dippings in Baptism, standing (not kneeling) At Prayers betwixt Easter and Whitsuntide, and many other things used by the Ancients, Are now generally left off. So that
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3. Particular Churches are left to their own wisdome, to choose such ceremonies as may best fit them, observing S. Pauls generall Canons, Let all things be done decently, and in order:
3. Particular Churches Are left to their own Wisdom, to choose such ceremonies as may best fit them, observing S. Paul's general Canonas, Let all things be done decently, and in order:
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Since, beside the internall substance of religion, some outward things must of necessitie be done in the publick assemblies of the Church (which we call ceremonies) how those must be done,
Since, beside the internal substance of Religion, Some outward things must of necessity be done in the public assemblies of the Church (which we call ceremonies) how those must be done,
and embrace the inward vertues. One of the notes which Gregorius de Valentia makes of the Church, is, That it is the most orderly societie in the world.
and embrace the inward Virtues. One of the notes which Gregorius de Valentia makes of the Church, is, That it is the most orderly society in the world.
But where are any of these forbidden in Scripture? If neither commanded nor forbidden, and yet some decent ornaments and gestures commanded in generall:
But where Are any of these forbidden in Scripture? If neither commanded nor forbidden, and yet Some decent Ornament and gestures commanded in general:
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Because the severall Churches made choice of such orders as in their own judgement agreed best with S. Pauls canons of Order, Decencie, and Edification in their times and countreys.
Because the several Churches made choice of such order as in their own judgement agreed best with S. Paul's Canonas of Order, Decency, and Edification in their times and Countries'.
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The Queen (an embleme of the Church) was not onely glorious within, (by holy and heavenly doctrine) but without also, standing in a vesture of gold, wrought about with divers colours, that is, divers comely orders and ceremonies,
The Queen (an emblem of the Church) was not only glorious within, (by holy and heavenly Doctrine) but without also, standing in a vesture of gold, wrought about with diverse colours, that is, diverse comely order and ceremonies,
Now the judgement of some particulars, may not prejudice or censure others, because the opinions and reasons of men are often different upon one and the same point,
Now the judgement of Some particulars, may not prejudice or censure Others, Because the opinions and Reasons of men Are often different upon one and the same point,
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others condemne standing, as Jewish and irreligious: others condemne sitting, as an irreverent and unmannerly gesture to receive so heavenly a blessing.
Others condemn standing, as Jewish and irreligious: Others condemn sitting, as an irreverent and unmannerly gesture to receive so heavenly a blessing.
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Saint Augustine in his 86 epistle, and again in the 118 epistle, writes, how his mother Monica being with him at Millain, was much troubled in minde because there they fasted not on saturdayes,
Saint Augustine in his 86 epistle, and again in the 118 epistle, writes, how his mother Monica being with him At Millain, was much troubled in mind Because there they fasted not on saturdays,
which I wish all good men to consider well, and to rest satisfied in these things with the judgement of these two great lights of the Church, Ambrose and Augustine;
which I wish all good men to Consider well, and to rest satisfied in these things with the judgement of these two great lights of the Church, Ambrose and Augustine;
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and all good women, with Monica, not to be of those mens mindes, Qui, nisi quod ipsi faciunt, nihil rectum existimant, that think nothing right but what themselves do.
and all good women, with Monica, not to be of those men's minds, Qui, nisi quod ipsi faciunt, nihil rectum existimant, that think nothing right but what themselves do.
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and then in severall congregations we should have severall ceremonies and fashions, one crossing and condemning another, with much disquietnesse and offence, Quot capita, tot schismata (saith Saint Hierom) endlesse distraction and confusion.
and then in several congregations we should have several ceremonies and fashions, one crossing and condemning Another, with much disquietness and offence, Quot capita, tot schismata (Says Saint Hieronymus) endless distraction and confusion.
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If no private men, then we must conclude, The King (or chief governour of the whole nationall Church) must be the supreme judge, and none other; and that for two reasons.
If not private men, then we must conclude, The King (or chief governor of the Whole national Church) must be the supreme judge, and none other; and that for two Reasons.
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and (if need be) to have the advice and judgement of the best learned in other nations, by whose grave counsels he may with great maturitie of judgement set down orders fittest for the whole nationall Church.
and (if need be) to have the Advice and judgement of the best learned in other Nations, by whose grave Counsels he may with great maturity of judgement Set down order Fittest for the Whole national Church.
Therefore the conclusive answer to this second question is, A Christian Prince may, yea and ought to impose upon his subjects such ceremonies in Gods publick service,
Therefore the conclusive answer to this second question is, A Christian Prince may, yea and ought to impose upon his subject's such ceremonies in God's public service,
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For otherwise, here is a labyrinth so inclosing the poore soul, that as long as the Conscience continueth in this errour, it is unpossible to come out without sinne.
For otherwise, Here is a labyrinth so enclosing the poor soul, that as long as the Conscience Continueth in this error, it is unpossible to come out without sin.
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and thirdly a convenient time given to settle the Conscience; men not yeelding may be accounted refractarie and obstinate, rather then tenderconscienced:
and Thirdly a convenient time given to settle the Conscience; men not yielding may be accounted refractory and obstinate, rather then tenderconscienced:
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First, since it hath pleased Almighty God to give us wise, religious, and gracious Princes, nursing Fathers and Mothers to his Church, who have already banished the intolerable tyrannie, corruptions and abuses crept into the Church, restored us to free libertie of Conscience,
First, since it hath pleased Almighty God to give us wise, religious, and gracious Princes, nursing Father's and Mother's to his Church, who have already banished the intolerable tyranny, corruptions and Abuses crept into the Church, restored us to free liberty of Conscience,
Secondly, that these constitutions were first and chiefly directed to those true necessary ends prescribed by S. Paul, Order, Decencie, and Edification: and secondarily (with respect to former ages,
Secondly, that these constitutions were First and chiefly directed to those true necessary ends prescribed by S. Paul, Order, Decency, and Edification: and secondarily (with respect to former ages,
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and the present state of neighbour nations) to the greatest grace and honour of our Church, in that (beside the inward substance of doctrine) they make the very outward face of our Church as like as may be to the most ancient and purest Churches, which yeelded so many thousand Martyrs for the testimony of the truth in their times,
and the present state of neighbour Nations) to the greatest grace and honour of our Church, in that (beside the inward substance of Doctrine) they make the very outward face of our Church as like as may be to the most ancient and Purest Churches, which yielded so many thousand Martyrs for the testimony of the truth in their times,
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Thirdly, that our ceremonies are confessed by the most excellent Divines of forrein reformed Churches to be no way unlawfull or forbidden by the word of God, either in direct words, or by necessary consequence:
Thirdly, that our ceremonies Are confessed by the most excellent Divines of foreign reformed Churches to be no Way unlawful or forbidden by the word of God, either in Direct words, or by necessary consequence:
And they have been so ordinarily used without scruple of Conscience, by the most godly both ancient and later Martyrs, who never suspected any Heathenisme, Judaisme, Papisme,
And they have been so ordinarily used without scruple of Conscience, by the most godly both ancient and later Martyrs, who never suspected any Heathenism, Judaism, Papism,
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Lastly, let it not be passed over without due thankfulnesse to God, and great joy to our hearts, that our Church continuing in the use of these ceremonies hath been continually blessed with such constant peace, prosperitie, happinesse,
Lastly, let it not be passed over without due thankfulness to God, and great joy to our hearts, that our Church Continuing in the use of these ceremonies hath been continually blessed with such constant peace, Prosperity, happiness,
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when it is once made evident, and having alwayes one eye fixed upon the nature of things indifferent (and therefore lawfull) and the other upon the duty of a subject to his soveraigne (and therefore necessary.)
when it is once made evident, and having always one eye fixed upon the nature of things indifferent (and Therefore lawful) and the other upon the duty of a Subject to his sovereign (and Therefore necessary.)
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for the right information of our Conscience, and storing our naturall Law-book with supernaturall principles and directions both for faith and life: and consequently, here is
for the right information of our Conscience, and storing our natural Law book with supernatural principles and directions both for faith and life: and consequently, Here is
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but withall I heartily desire them advisedly to reade, and diligently to practise the profitable directions of our Gracious Princes, the Defenders of our faith, our late learned and judicious King JAMES,
but withal I heartily desire them advisedly to read, and diligently to practise the profitable directions of our Gracious Princes, the Defenders of our faith, our late learned and judicious King JAMES,
and specially to the younger sort, directions (yet no other in substance, then S. Paul gave to young Timothy) how to behave themselves more profitably in their teaching,
and specially to the younger sort, directions (yet no other in substance, then S. Paul gave to young Timothy) how to behave themselves more profitably in their teaching,
or naturall inference, comprehended in the Articles of the yeare 1562, the Homilies, and the two Catechismes, the lesser and the greater) by which doctrine, superstition, idolatry,
or natural Inference, comprehended in the Articles of the year 1562, the Homilies, and the two Catechisms, the lesser and the greater) by which Doctrine, Superstition, idolatry,
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and heresie was driven out, and this blessed reformation happily setled in our Church: and thus Saint Paul did also, 1. Tim. 1.3. 2. Tim. 1.13. and 3.14. like that of the Galat. 1.6, 7, 8, 9.3.
and heresy was driven out, and this blessed Reformation happily settled in our Church: and thus Saint Paul did also, 1. Tim. 1.3. 2. Tim. 1.13. and 3.14. like that of the Galatians 1.6, 7, 8, 9.3.
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as S. Paul doth, 2. Tim. 1.13. 1. Tim. 1.5. and 2. Tim. 2.22, 24, 25. These directions of our Princes, and Canons of Saint Paul (commended unto us both by Regall and Apostolicall authoritie) I wish may be throughly observed by us all:
as S. Paul does, 2. Tim. 1.13. 1. Tim. 1.5. and 2. Tim. 2.22, 24, 25. These directions of our Princes, and Canonas of Saint Paul (commended unto us both by Regal and Apostolical Authority) I wish may be thoroughly observed by us all:
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not to despise prophesyings (or preaching) but to prove all things, and hold fast that which is good, (for that precept was not given onely to Pastours and Doctours,
not to despise prophesyings (or preaching) but to prove all things, and hold fast that which is good, (for that precept was not given only to Pastors and Doctors,
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Hitherto I have spoken of the first part of my text, The Law-book of Conscience, with the properties, causes, uses, manifold depravations, and necessary reparations thereof.
Hitherto I have spoken of the First part of my text, The Law book of Conscience, with the properties, Causes, uses, manifold depravations, and necessary reparations thereof.
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and (whether a man look on his Law-book or not, whether he minde his duty or not) Conscience sits silent and close in a corner of his heart (like a Register in his office) continually noting and writing the mans courses, plots, devices with all their materiall circumstances,
and (whither a man look on his Law book or not, whither he mind his duty or not) Conscience sits silent and close in a corner of his heart (like a Register in his office) continually noting and writing the men courses, plots, devices with all their material Circumstances,
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Samuel could boldly say, Whose ex have I taken? or whose asse have I taken? whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe? Moses could say of Korah, Dathan, Abiram,
Samuel could boldly say, Whose ex have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe? Moses could say of Korah, Dathan, Abiram,
he carries (mille testes) a thousand witnesses in his own bosome, or one as strong as a thousand, which will testifie his own secretest sinnes to his own sorrow and shame, when God cites it.
he carries (mille testes) a thousand Witnesses in his own bosom, or one as strong as a thousand, which will testify his own secretest Sins to his own sorrow and shame, when God cites it.
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but when their own letters or other accusers privy to their facts are produced against them into the open light, then their hearts (like Nabals) die within them.
but when their own letters or other accusers privy to their facts Are produced against them into the open Light, then their hearts (like Nabal's) die within them.
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Turpe quid ausurus te sine teste time. O Ahab! how cunningly and closely contrivest and conveyest thou thy mischievous practises against a poore innocent!
Turpe quid ausurus te sine teste time. O Ahab! how cunningly and closely contrivest and conveyest thou thy mischievous practises against a poor innocent!
as to counterfeit a Religious fast, making a shew of Devotion a cloke to cover an odious sinne, (which is the height of impietie) and to suborn false witnesses to accuse an innocent;
as to counterfeit a Religious fast, making a show of Devotion a cloak to cover an odious sin, (which is the height of impiety) and to suborn false Witnesses to accuse an innocent;
to take away his livelyhood, and withall his good name, and the pitie and compassion of his neighbours and beholders (which is the height of Tyrannie;) yea worse, (if any thing can be worse) then stoning him to death and depriving himself and his children of inheritance and life? And doth not thy Conscience check thee for all this? Surely Conscience had written it up:
to take away his livelihood, and withal his good name, and the pity and compassion of his neighbours and beholders (which is the height of Tyranny;) yea Worse, (if any thing can be Worse) then stoning him to death and depriving himself and his children of inheritance and life? And does not thy Conscience check thee for all this? Surely Conscience had written it up:
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but he minded it not for joy of his fine contrived excheat, till coming from taking possession he met the Prophet Elias, to whom he said, Hast thou found me, O mine enemie? Why his enemie? Oh his Conscience now accused him of his wickednesse, which had made both God and good men his enemies:
but he minded it not for joy of his fine contrived excheat, till coming from taking possession he met the Prophet Elias, to whom he said, Hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy? Why his enemy? O his Conscience now accused him of his wickedness, which had made both God and good men his enemies:
and now at last he found (in stead of magnifying his house, and establishing his posteritie) what an evil covetousnesse he had coveted to his own house, what a vengeance he brought upon himself and his posteritie. Oh Absalom!
and now At last he found (in stead of magnifying his house, and establishing his posterity) what an evil covetousness he had coveted to his own house, what a vengeance he brought upon himself and his posterity. O Absalom!
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but thou must take thy neighbours onely ew that lies in his bosome? wilt thou commit so foul an act? and yet a fouler, to murder the right innocent owner? and to do it the closelier, wilt thou betray the Lords guiltlesse army into the enemies hand,
but thou must take thy neighbours only ew that lies in his bosom? wilt thou commit so foul an act? and yet a Fowler, to murder the right innocent owner? and to do it the closelier, wilt thou betray the lords guiltless army into the enemies hand,
and may say with S. Paul (2. Cor. 1.12.) Our rejoycing is this, the testimony of our Conscience, that in simplicitie and godly sinceritie, not with fleshly wisdome,
and may say with S. Paul (2. Cor. 1.12.) Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our Conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly Wisdom,
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In midst of slanders and uncharitable surmises of malicious men, comfort thy self with the witnesse of thy sinceritie and innocencie, as S. Paul did there: and Acts 23.1. Men and brethren, I have lived in all good Conscience before God unto this day. And Acts 24.16. Herein I do exercise my self, to have alwayes a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards men:
In midst of slanders and uncharitable surmises of malicious men, Comfort thy self with the witness of thy sincerity and innocence, as S. Paul did there: and Acts 23.1. Men and brothers, I have lived in all good Conscience before God unto this day. And Acts 24.16. Herein I do exercise my self, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards men:
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henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousnesse, &c. Our Conscience also will witnesse, whether in doing good works we serve God, or our selves:
henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, etc. Our Conscience also will witness, whither in doing good works we serve God, or our selves:
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which if we do, our Conscience will assure us, we are guided by Gods Spirit, are in Gods favour, have received the earnest of our inheritance, the Spirit of adoption,
which if we do, our Conscience will assure us, we Are guided by God's Spirit, Are in God's favour, have received the earnest of our inheritance, the Spirit of adoption,
Thus (to apply it onely to our present meeting) Preachers may finde it written in their Conscience, whether their preaching hath been directed to Gods true service,
Thus (to apply it only to our present meeting) Preachers may find it written in their Conscience, whither their preaching hath been directed to God's true service,
and have taught you all the counsell of God: and Acts 24.16. and 2. Cor. 1.12. Our Visitours and their inferiour officers may finde written in their Consciences, whether they make such a meeting as this Morum or Nummorum visitatio, visiting to do good to the Church or to themselves.
and have taught you all the counsel of God: and Acts 24.16. and 2. Cor. 1.12. Our Visitors and their inferior Officers may find written in their Consciences, whither they make such a meeting as this Morum or Nummorum visitatio, visiting to do good to the Church or to themselves.
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to see whether Church-buildings, furniture, books, vestments, and especially people be in good order. They that do all these good offices, deserve good recompense for their pains and care;
to see whither Church-buildings, furniture, books, vestments, and especially people be in good order. They that do all these good Offices, deserve good recompense for their pains and care;
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But the good performance of the best Visitours may be much hindered by corrupt or negligent under-officers, Church-wardens, Side-men, Apparitours, which are the eyes of the Visitours.
But the good performance of the best Visitors may be much hindered by corrupt or negligent under-officers, Churchwardens, Sidemen, Apparitors, which Are the eyes of the Visitors.
whether they betray not the trust committed to them, making the Visitours look through false glasses, or spectacles, to see Omnia bene in billis, when there is rather Omnia malè in villis, and their feeling is better then their seeing:
whither they betray not the trust committed to them, making the Visitors look through false glasses, or spectacles, to see Omnia bene in billis, when there is rather Omnia malè in villis, and their feeling is better then their seeing:
and derive upon themselves many blessings from God, with love and praise from men. But I must hasten to the third part of my Text, and hasten through it.
and derive upon themselves many blessings from God, with love and praise from men. But I must hasten to the third part of my Text, and hasten through it.
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Thy thoughts conclude, Ergò thou shalt die. Again, The Law (fulfilled by the Gospel, Matth. 5.17. Rom. 3.31.) saith, He that repents and beleeves in Christ, shall not die but live:
Thy thoughts conclude, Ergò thou shalt die. Again, The Law (fulfilled by the Gospel, Matthew 5.17. Rom. 3.31.) Says, He that repents and believes in christ, shall not die but live:
Thy Chronicle saith, Thou repentest and beleevest, for thou bringest forth fruits of faith and repentance, &c. Thy thoughts conclude and assure thee, Ergò thou shalt not die but live.
Thy Chronicle Says, Thou Repentest and Believest, for thou bringest forth fruits of faith and Repentance, etc. Thy thoughts conclude and assure thee, Ergò thou shalt not die but live.
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partly because the vehemencie of his desires to accomplish his projects of covetousnesse, ambition, or lusts of the flesh, &c. carries him on with such earnestnesse, that he mindes not his Conscience:
partly Because the vehemency of his Desires to accomplish his projects of covetousness, ambition, or Lustiest of the Flesh, etc. carries him on with such earnestness, that he minds not his Conscience:
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But (alas!) very lamentable and damnable is those mens estate, that thus turn the deaf care to the suggestions of God or their Conscience, that withhold the truth in unrighteousnesse, and by violence hinder the working thereof in their hearts:
But (alas!) very lamentable and damnable is those men's estate, that thus turn the deaf care to the suggestions of God or their Conscience, that withhold the truth in unrighteousness, and by violence hinder the working thereof in their hearts:
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that suffer the devil so farre to delude them, as to force their hearts to think the checks of Conscience to be nothing but fits of melancholy, and qualmes of folly;
that suffer the Devil so Far to delude them, as to force their hearts to think the Checks of Conscience to be nothing but fits of melancholy, and qualms of folly;
an especiall means of their salvation: for this breeds impenitencie in most grievous sinnes, Isa. 44.18. yea witlesse presumption that all is well with them, Rev. 3.17.
an especial means of their salvation: for this breeds impenitency in most grievous Sins, Isaiah 44.18. yea witless presumption that all is well with them, Rev. 3.17.
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And thus a number (by the policie of Satan, the strong man that keeps the house in peace where he is master, Luk. 11.21.) live and die stupid and senselesse either of their present sinne, or following vengeance.
And thus a number (by the policy of Satan, the strong man that keeps the house in peace where he is master, Luk. 11.21.) live and die stupid and senseless either of their present sin, or following vengeance.
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They put away all thought of the evil day, glut themselves with all fulnesse of wealth and pleasure, Amos 6.3, 4, 5, 6. There are no bands in their death, Psal. 73.4. They spend their dayes in wealth or mirth, and suddenly go down to hell:
They put away all Thought of the evil day, glut themselves with all fullness of wealth and pleasure, Amos 6.3, 4, 5, 6. There Are no bans in their death, Psalm 73.4. They spend their days in wealth or mirth, and suddenly go down to hell:
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But when God in mercy moveth a mans heart to turn his eyes to view his Conscience, as he did Davids by sending Nathan to him, 2. Sam. 12. and as Christ looked back upon Peter, Luke 22.61. and as at S. Peters preaching the Jews were pricked at the heart, Acts 2.37.
But when God in mercy moves a men heart to turn his eyes to view his Conscience, as he did Davids by sending Nathan to him, 2. Sam. 12. and as christ looked back upon Peter, Lycia 22.61. and as At S. Peter's preaching the jews were pricked At the heart, Acts 2.37.
Damocles sword hanging over his head ready to fall, Balthasars hand-writing on the wall, made all the musick harsh to their eares, the meats unsavourie to their taste, their attendants irksome,
Damocles sword hanging over his head ready to fallen, Balthasars handwriting on the wall, made all the music harsh to their ears, the Meats unsavoury to their taste, their attendants irksome,
when he sends our own Conscience as his officer to arrest us, there needs no other Apparitour to summon us, no Bailiffe to fetch us, no accuser to give evidence against us, no nor judge to condemn us, nor executioner to torment us:
when he sends our own Conscience as his officer to arrest us, there needs no other Apparitor to summon us, no Bailiff to fetch us, no accuser to give evidence against us, no nor judge to condemn us, nor executioner to torment us:
our own Conscience will do all this alone, and that in most terrible manner. Thus Judas was continually dogged by his Conscience to death. David said, Psal. 51.3. his sinne was ever before him. A wofull thing!
our own Conscience will do all this alone, and that in most terrible manner. Thus Judas was continually dogged by his Conscience to death. David said, Psalm 51.3. his sin was ever before him. A woeful thing!
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nay, it was ever before God also, when he said, vers. 1. Blot out mine offences: they stood written up before God as memorials, and as hand-writings against him till blotted out.
nay, it was ever before God also, when he said, vers. 1. Blot out mine offences: they stood written up before God as memorials, and as Hand-writings against him till blotted out.
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and finally to carry up our souls to heaven, (as Lazarus) we will have lying and damned spirits sent (as to Ahab) to deceive, destroy, and bring us to hell!
and finally to carry up our Souls to heaven, (as Lazarus) we will have lying and damned spirits sent (as to Ahab) to deceive, destroy, and bring us to hell!
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Innocent Abels bloud cried from earth to heaven for vengeance on the one side: and wicked Cains conscience cried within him for vengeance on the other side:
Innocent Abel's blood cried from earth to heaven for vengeance on the one side: and wicked Cains conscience cried within him for vengeance on the other side:
and though some feel not these wounds, or grieve not at them presently (through the senselesnesse or numnesse of their choked Conscience) yet the often stabbing will breed such inward festring, corruption,
and though Some feel not these wounds, or grieve not At them presently (through the senselessness or numbness of their choked Conscience) yet the often stabbing will breed such inward festering, corruption,
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and putrefaction, that when the Lord toucheth it, they will roar and gnash their teeth, or grow unconsolable, and often make away themselves as Judas did.
and putrefaction, that when the Lord touches it, they will roar and gnash their teeth, or grow unconsolable, and often make away themselves as Judas did.
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Therefore let us be carefull to keep our conscience waking, tender, sensible, easily offended with the least touch of sinne, by continuall meditation of Gods laws,
Therefore let us be careful to keep our conscience waking, tender, sensible, Easily offended with the least touch of sin, by continual meditation of God's laws,
but not without repentance on our part, and faith taking hold of his mercie. First let the Conscience be soundly wounded, and truly sorrowfull for offending God;
but not without Repentance on our part, and faith taking hold of his mercy. First let the Conscience be soundly wounded, and truly sorrowful for offending God;
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They onely may get the records of sinne cancelled, or blotted out, as repentant David (Psal. 51.1.) prayed, According to the Multitude of thy mercies, O Lord, blot out my transgressions:
They only may get the records of sin canceled, or blotted out, as repentant David (Psalm 51.1.) prayed, According to the Multitude of thy Mercies, Oh Lord, blot out my transgressions:
And the woman-sinner (Luk. 7.38.) thereby procured that blessed absolution, Thy sinnes are forgiven thee, thy faith hath saved thee, go in peace, vers. 48, 50. and thus The bloud of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sinne, 1. Joh. 1.7.
And the woman-sinner (Luk. 7.38.) thereby procured that blessed absolution, Thy Sins Are forgiven thee, thy faith hath saved thee, go in peace, vers. 48, 50. and thus The blood of jesus christ Cleanseth us from all sin, 1. John 1.7.
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If we have a good Conscience (either not having sinned against it, or being cleansed from our sinne by faith and repentance) so that in our Conscience nothing remaineth written up against us, happy are we:
If we have a good Conscience (either not having sinned against it, or being cleansed from our sin by faith and Repentance) so that in our Conscience nothing remains written up against us, happy Are we:
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and secondly, the superstitious, disquieting more for breaking our fast on a fish day, or omitting a few Ave Maries, then for drunkennes, cozening our neighbours,
and secondly, the superstitious, disquieting more for breaking our fast on a Fish day, or omitting a few Have Mary's, then for Drunkenness, cozening our neighbours,
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but thirdly and especially the despairing conscience, which for sinne against God afflicts too grievously and endlesly, admitting no comfort of Gods mercie & Christs merits.
but Thirdly and especially the despairing conscience, which for sin against God afflicts too grievously and endlessly, admitting no Comfort of God's mercy & Christ merits.
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And he seeks to the Lord in good time for reconciliation and pardon: as David, Psal. 51.1, 8, 12. &c. And he resolves with Job, chap. 13.15. though the Lord should kill him, yet to put his trust in him.
And he seeks to the Lord in good time for reconciliation and pardon: as David, Psalm 51.1, 8, 12. etc. And he resolves with Job, chap. 13.15. though the Lord should kill him, yet to put his trust in him.
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These are they whom our Saviour so lovingly calls, even them that labour and are heavie laden with the burden of their sinnes, to give them ease and rest.
These Are they whom our Saviour so lovingly calls, even them that labour and Are heavy laden with the burden of their Sins, to give them ease and rest.
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4. The Conscience both good and quiet, is that which after due knowledge of his own sinne, repentance, faith, reconciliation, findes and feels peace with God:
4. The Conscience both good and quiet, is that which After due knowledge of his own sin, Repentance, faith, reconciliation, finds and feels peace with God:
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First, every morning before we rise, to consider (as good husbands do) what businesse we have to do that day, what company, what temptations we are to meet withall;
First, every morning before we rise, to Consider (as good Husbands do) what business we have to do that day, what company, what temptations we Are to meet withal;
This must be our lamp and light, our delight and counsellour, to make us wiser then our enemies, teachers, ancients, wise as serpents, innocent as doves, the onely way to cleanse our wayes, and make them prosper.
This must be our lamp and Light, our delight and counselor, to make us Wiser then our enemies, Teachers, ancients, wise as Serpents, innocent as Dove, the only Way to cleanse our ways, and make them prosper.
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Shall the wicked devise mischief upon their beds, and shall not the religious meditate upon goodnesse to be performed, sinne to be avoided, Conscience to be kept cleare? Shall men studie upon the Princes laws to live securely here,
Shall the wicked devise mischief upon their Beds, and shall not the religious meditate upon Goodness to be performed, sin to be avoided, Conscience to be kept clear? Shall men study upon the Princes laws to live securely Here,
Therefore let us learn and consider our dutie beforehand, and make vows to perform it, resolving never to be withdrawn from it by fear, favour, lucre, pleasure, or any earthly thing;
Therefore let us Learn and Consider our duty beforehand, and make vows to perform it, resolving never to be withdrawn from it by Fear, favour, lucre, pleasure, or any earthly thing;
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The golden verses of Pythagoras taught naturall men, Not to admit sleep into their eyes, till they had thrice run over all they had done that day, that they might detest and amend the evil, delight in the good and continue in it.
The golden Verses of Pythagoras taught natural men, Not to admit sleep into their eyes, till they had thrice run over all they had done that day, that they might detest and amend the evil, delight in the good and continue in it.
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or any other by good deeds, or edification? have I not lied, sworn amisse, yeelded to my lusts, done hurt to some body? who shall restore me this day, which I have lost in vanitie,
or any other by good Deeds, or edification? have I not lied, sworn amiss, yielded to my Lustiest, done hurt to Some body? who shall restore me this day, which I have lost in vanity,
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We should so search our Consciences, and judge our selves without partialitie, that when we come before the Judge, he may say, I need not judge this man,
We should so search our Consciences, and judge our selves without partiality, that when we come before the Judge, he may say, I need not judge this man,
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that I may sleep with a clean heart to my God, and rest confident of safetie under his protection, saying with David, Lord, thou hast (now) put gladnesse in my heart:
that I may sleep with a clean heart to my God, and rest confident of safety under his protection, saying with David, Lord, thou hast (now) put gladness in my heart:
Thus having washed our selves seven times in the seven dayes of the week (as Naaman did seven times in Jordan, by the Prophets appointment) the leprosie of our sinnes may be cleansed away,
Thus having washed our selves seven times in the seven days of the Week (as Naaman did seven times in Jordan, by the prophets appointment) the leprosy of our Sins may be cleansed away,
And these things we should renew and perform most exactly in our preparation to the holy Communion, and at the beginning of the new yeare, looking back into the old,
And these things we should renew and perform most exactly in our preparation to the holy Communion, and At the beginning of the new year, looking back into the old,
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and every night, or the next morning to review the faults of the day past; every seventh morning or night before, to review the faults of the whole week;
and every night, or the next morning to review the Faults of the day past; every seventh morning or night before, to review the Faults of the Whole Week;
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The Lord of heaven finde us so alwayes occupied, that at our death we may receive that blessed welcome for the well employing of our times and talents, Well done thou good and faithfull servant, thou hast been faithfull in little, I will make thee ruler over much: Enter into thy Masters joy. FINIS.
The Lord of heaven find us so always occupied, that At our death we may receive that blessed welcome for the well employing of our times and Talents, Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much: Enter into thy Masters joy. FINIS.
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Bellar. De effect. sacr. lib. 2. cap. 29. saith, Many ceremonies were in a sort instituted in nature, and therefore common to ill heathen, and all sects: as, To lift up the eyes or hands to heaven, to bowe the knee, to knock the breast when we pray to God.
Bellar De Effect. Sacred. lib. 2. cap. 29. Says, Many ceremonies were in a sort instituted in nature, and Therefore Common to ill heathen, and all Sects: as, To lift up the eyes or hands to heaven, to bow the knee, to knock the breast when we pray to God.
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Revel. 20.2, 3, 7, 8. Greg. 7. formerly called Hildebrand, by many Helbrand, as one that brought this wilde-fire from hell into the Church; for from heaven it could not come. James 3.13. a wisdome earthly, sensuall, devilish: aedificat ad Gehennam. This Gregory was the first Pope that deposed any Princes, &c. as saith old Frisingensis, & late Onuphrius. See Cades Justification of our Church, pag. 42, 43. & pag. 46, & seq. & lib. 2. pag. 64. & seq.
Revel. 20.2, 3, 7, 8. Greg. 7. formerly called Hildebrand, by many Helbrand, as one that brought this wildfire from hell into the Church; for from heaven it could not come. James 3.13. a Wisdom earthly, sensual, devilish: aedificat ad Gehennam. This Gregory was the First Pope that deposed any Princes, etc. as Says old Freisingensis, & late Onuphrius. See Cades Justification of our Church, page. 42, 43. & page. 46, & seq. & lib. 2. page. 64. & seq.
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See Ames de conscien. lib. 1. cap. 3. n. 13. & cap. 4. n. 6. & Rob. Sandersons ser. upon Rom. 3.8. Cicero Offic. lib. 1. Bene praecipiunt, qui vetant quicquam agere, quod dubites aequum sit an iniquum: aequit as lucet ipsa per se; dubitatio cogitationem significat injuriae.
See Ames de Conscience. lib. 1. cap. 3. n. 13. & cap. 4. n. 6. & Rob. Sandersons ser. upon Rom. 3.8. Cicero Office lib. 1. Bene praecipiunt, qui vetant quicquam agere, quod dubites Aequum sit an Iniquum: aequit as lucet ipsa per se; dubitatio cogitationem significat Injuries.
Aquin. in Ep. ad Rom. cap. 14. lect. 2. To avoid scandall of little ones, a man must deferre the use of things lawfull, till a reason may be rendred to remove the scandall: but if the scandall still remain after the reason rendred, it seems not to proceed from ignorance or infirmitie, but of malice, and so belongs to the scandall of Pharisees. See Masons serm. pag. 56. & Zanchius de redempt. cap. 17. fol. 493.
Aquinas in Epistle ad Rom. cap. 14. Lecture. 2. To avoid scandal of little ones, a man must defer the use of things lawful, till a reason may be rendered to remove the scandal: but if the scandal still remain After the reason rendered, it seems not to proceed from ignorance or infirmity, but of malice, and so belongs to the scandal of Pharisees. See Masons sermon. page. 56. & Zanchius de redempt. cap. 17. fol. 493.
See K. James his letters to the Archb. and the Archbeth letters to other Bishops anno 1622. and K. Charles his proclamation and letters to the Archbish. in his two fust yeares: the copies may be had in every Registers office, by order.
See K. James his letters to the Archbishop and the Archbeth letters to other Bishops Anno 1622. and K. Charles his proclamation and letters to the Archbishop in his two fust Years: the copies may be had in every Registers office, by order.
Hic murus aheneus esto, Nil conscire sibi, nullâ pallescere culpâ, Horat. Integer vitae, scelerís { que } purus, non eget Mauri jaculis, nec arcu, &c. Idem.
Hic Murus aheneus esto, Nil Conscire sibi, nullâ pallescere culpâ, Horatio Integer vitae, scelerís { que } purus, non eget Mauri jaculis, nec arcu, etc. Idem.
Chrysost. in Psal. 50. hom. 2. In codice scripta sunt peccata tua: spongia peccatorum tuorum lacrymae tuae sunt: grandis carum virtus. The martyrs bloud-shed is precious, so sinners tears. Peter after 3 denials of Christ, by bitter tears, abstersit peccatum suum & recepit pristinam dignitatem. ibid.
Chrysostom in Psalm 50. hom. 2. In codice Scripta sunt Peccata tua: Sponge peccatorum tuorum lacrymae tuae sunt: grandis carum virtus. The Martyrs bloodshed is precious, so Sinners tears. Peter After 3 denials of christ, by bitter tears, abstersit peccatum suum & recepit pristinam dignitatem. Ibid.
NONLATINALPHABET. Pythag. aur. carm. Chrysost. in Psal. 50. hom. 2. Antequam veniat tibi somnus, profer in medium codicem, Conscientiam tuam, & reminiscere peccata tua, si quid in verbo, sacto, cogitatione peccâsti.
. Pythagoras Aur. Carm. Chrysostom in Psalm 50. hom. 2. Antequam Veniat tibi somnus, proffer in medium codicem, Conscientiam tuam, & reminiscere Peccata tua, si quid in verbo, sacto, cogitation peccâsti.
This is written by a worthy Minister, Mr. Jeremy Dyke, in his Epistle dedicatorie before his brothers book, entituled The deceitfulnesse of Mans heart.
This is written by a worthy Minister, Mr. Jeremiah Dyke, in his Epistle dedicatory before his Brother's book, entitled The deceitfulness of men heart.
