The white wolfe, or, A sermon preached at Pauls Crosse, Feb. 11 being the last Sonday in Hillarie tearme, anno 1627, and printed somewhat more largely then the time would permit at that present to deliuer wherein faction is vnmasked, and iustly taxed without malice, for the safetie of weake Christians : especially, the Hetheringtonian faction growne very impudent in this citie of late yeeres, is here confuted / by Stephen Denison...
IN this Chapter and the two former wee haue that famous and learned Sermon of our Sauiour, made by him in the Mount, graphically penned and set downe by our holy Euangelist Saint Matthew, one of the blessed pen-men of sacred Scripture,
IN this Chapter and the two former we have that famous and learned Sermon of our Saviour, made by him in the Mount, graphically penned and Set down by our holy Evangelist Saint Matthew, one of the blessed penmen of sacred Scripture,
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Secondly, the place, a Mountaine. Thirdly, the gesture vsed by our Sauiour, fitting downe. Fourthly, the persons whom he taught his Disciples. Fiftly, the manner of expression, when he had opened his mouth.
Secondly, the place, a Mountain. Thirdly, the gesture used by our Saviour, fitting down. Fourthly, the Persons whom he taught his Disciples. Fifty, the manner of expression, when he had opened his Mouth.
and it is partly consolatory from the third verse to the end of the 12 ▪ and therein our Sauiour demonstrateth the procreant causes of true happinesse for the comfort of weake Christians.
and it is partly consolatory from the third verse to the end of the 12 ▪ and therein our Saviour Demonstrates the procreant Causes of true happiness for the Comfort of weak Christians.
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In the sixt hee dehorteth his Disciples frō two Pharisaicall sinnes, viz. vaine-glory concerning almes deeds, fasting & prayer from the first verse to the end of the 18. and couetousnesse expressed by worldly cares from verse the 19. to the end of the Chapter.
In the sixt he dehorteth his Disciples from two Pharisaical Sins, viz. vainglory Concerning alms Deeds, fasting & prayer from the First verse to the end of the 18. and covetousness expressed by worldly Cares from verse the 19. to the end of the Chapter.
and therein he dehorteth from two sinnes more, to wit, rash iudgement, vers. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. and rash communicating of holy things to vnworthy persons, vers. 6. partly excitatory to the dutie of prayer, vers. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. partly declaratory demonstrating the maine thing, the Law and the Prophets aime at in their doctrine.
and therein he dehorteth from two Sins more, to wit, rash judgement, vers. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. and rash communicating of holy things to unworthy Persons, vers. 6. partly excitatory to the duty of prayer, vers. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. partly declaratory Demonstrating the main thing, the Law and the prophets aim At in their Doctrine.
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and other things depending thereupon, from vers. 15. to the end of the 23. Then in the last place wee haue the Epilogue or Conclusion from the 24. verse to the end of the seauenth Chapter, wherein we haue Christ his application of his whole Sermon, ver. 24, 25, 26, 27. expressed by an elegant comparison taken from builders,
and other things depending thereupon, from vers. 15. to the end of the 23. Then in the last place we have the Epilogue or Conclusion from the 24. verse to the end of the Seventh Chapter, wherein we have christ his application of his Whole Sermon, ver. 24, 25, 26, 27. expressed by an elegant comparison taken from Builders,
and the effect which followed vpon this excellent pithie Sermon in the hearts of the hearers, which was astonishment or admiration in the two last verses.
and the Effect which followed upon this excellent pithy Sermon in the hearts of the hearers, which was astonishment or admiration in the two last Verses.
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By the which Logicall Analysis we may conceiue, that this Text is a maine part of the narration or subiect matter of the Sermon it selfe, being the very premonicion concerning false Prophets,
By the which Logical Analysis we may conceive, that this Text is a main part of the narration or Subject matter of the Sermon it self, being the very premonition Concerning false prophets,
and also vpon what occasion it is brought in, namely immediately vpon a direction giuen concerning the strait way to heauen in the two verses going before:
and also upon what occasion it is brought in, namely immediately upon a direction given Concerning the strait Way to heaven in the two Verses going before:
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and it is as if our Sauiour had said, I know my deare Disciples that you hearing of the narrow way which leadeth to happinesse, will be desirous after the manner of trauellers to aske all that you meet but especially those which seeme to be Prophets, concerning this way for your better confirmation and conduction.
and it is as if our Saviour had said, I know my deer Disciples that you hearing of the narrow Way which leads to happiness, will be desirous After the manner of travellers to ask all that you meet but especially those which seem to be prophets, Concerning this Way for your better confirmation and conduction.
in a strict, and thus it is put for a prenunciator or foreteller of things to come, being deriued from the Greeke verbe NONLATINALPHABET, which signifieth to diuine:
in a strict, and thus it is put for a prenunciator or foreteller of things to come, being derived from the Greek verb, which signifies to divine:
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first, such as did diuine truely and sincerely, thus Agabus was a true Prophet, Acts 11. 28. foretelling of a famine, which also came to passe in the dayes of Claudius Caesar. Secondly, such as did diuine falsely,
First, such as did divine truly and sincerely, thus Agabus was a true Prophet, Acts 11. 28. foretelling of a famine, which also Come to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. Secondly, such as did divine falsely,
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such as did diuine falsely, thus those 400. in 1 King. 22. which prophesied that Ahab might goe vp to Ramoth Gilead and prosper, were false Prophets, as appeared by the euent.
such as did divine falsely, thus those 400. in 1 King. 22. which prophesied that Ahab might go up to Ramoth Gilead and prosper, were false prophets, as appeared by the event.
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And thus the heathen Oracles, which prophesied (as Saint Augustine hath it) that the Christian Religion should continue but 365. yeares, were found lying Oracles, our Religion hauing continued already aboue sixteene hundred yeeres.
And thus the heathen Oracles, which prophesied (as Saint Augustine hath it) that the Christian Religion should continue but 365. Years, were found lying Oracles, our Religion having continued already above sixteene hundred Years.
and thus also the Heathen Priests which were Antistites fanorum, as one speaketh, the Clarkes of the Closset in the Idols Temples, were called Prophets.
and thus also the Heathen Priests which were Antistites fanorum, as one speaks, the Clerks of the Closet in the Idols Temples, were called prophets.
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Thus in like manner Aratus and Epimenides Heathen Poets are tearmed Prophets in holy Scripture as being chiefe speakers and teachers amongst their Countrimen.
Thus in like manner Aratus and Epimenides Heathen Poets Are termed prophets in holy Scripture as being chief Speakers and Teachers among their Countrymen.
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Thus the word NONLATINALPHABET which is the vsuall word in the Hebrew Bible, put for a Prophet, comes of the root NONLATINALPHABET as two of the Iewish Rabbines which are best Interpreters of the propriety of their owne language haue noted, and the word NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET signifies to speake as well as to bud.
Thus the word which is the usual word in the Hebrew bible, put for a Prophet, comes of the root as two of the Jewish Rabbis which Are best Interpreters of the propriety of their own language have noted, and the word or signifies to speak as well as to bud.
And herein appeareth the vsefulnesse of the Iewish Doctors, in that they goe beyond all the Lexicons in the world for the naturall deriuation of the Hebrew words of the old Testament from the right roots in the right sense:
And herein appears the usefulness of the Jewish Doctors, in that they go beyond all the Lexicons in the world for the natural derivation of the Hebrew words of the old Testament from the right roots in the right sense:
Here in my Text the word Prophet is taken in the large sence NONLATINALPHABET, false Prophets being put for NONLATINALPHABET, false Teachers, by a Synecdoche speciei magis exquisitae, as Rhetoricians speak;
Here in my Text the word Prophet is taken in the large sense, false prophets being put for, false Teachers, by a Synecdoche Speciei magis exquisitae, as Rhetoricians speak;
For it is not ment of such Mountebankes, as tooke vpon them to foretell things to come, which commonly are the obiects of scorne and dirision, that we should beware of them.
For it is not meant of such Mountebanks, as took upon them to foretell things to come, which commonly Are the objects of scorn and derision, that we should beware of them.
but rather of such impostors and seducers as tooke vpon them to be chiefe speakers amongst others, pretending either to speak immediately from God by reuelation,
but rather of such impostors and seducers as took upon them to be chief Speakers among Others, pretending either to speak immediately from God by Revelation,
as deified or rather diabolized familists, or illuminated or rather occaecated anabaptists and other enthusiasts make their deluded proselites beleeue they doe,
as deified or rather diabolized familists, or illuminated or rather occaecated Anabaptists and other enthusiasts make their deluded Proselytes believe they do,
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and such as are in orders, wee are to know that the word NONLATINALPHABET, is according to the proper signification as much as falso Prophetae; that is, such as properly are not prophets,
and such as Are in order, we Are to know that the word, is according to the proper signification as much as False Prophets; that is, such as properly Are not Prophets,
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SECT. 3. NONLATINALPHABET. Beware of false Prophets. NONLATINALPHABET, beware yee: the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies properly adhibete, apply yee; as though hee had said apply your minde or heart.
SECT. 3.. Beware of false prophets., beware ye: the word signifies properly adhibete, apply ye; as though he had said apply your mind or heart.
First, in the sense of attending in 2 Pet. 1. 19. NONLATINALPHABET, Wee haue a more sure word of the Prophets, to the which yee doe well that you doe attend.
First, in the sense of attending in 2 Pet. 1. 19., we have a more sure word of the prophets, to the which ye do well that you do attend.
In which sense also the Heathen man vseth it, take heede least thou be as little children, which sometime affect to be a Philosopher, sometimes to be a Publicane, sometimes to be a Rhetoritian,
In which sense also the Heathen man uses it, take heed lest thou be as little children, which sometime affect to be a Philosopher, sometime to be a Publican, sometime to be a Rhetorician,
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and the Arabicke in like manner NONLATINALPHABET ocdshorou, which in the first coniugation in the imperatiue mood signifies Cauete, beware yee, or take ye heed.
and the Arabic in like manner ocdshorou, which in the First conjugation in the imperative mood signifies Beware, beware ye, or take you heed.
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Beware of false Prophets. Our Sauiour giues this caueat both to his Disciples present, and also to all succeeding Christian Churches, to the end of the world.
Beware of false prophets. Our Saviour gives this caveat both to his Disciples present, and also to all succeeding Christian Churches, to the end of the world.
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And in this our blessed Sauiour should be a patterne to all the Ministers of the Gospell, to teach them to the vttermost of their power to endeauor to beat downe the Errors that either spring vp,
And in this our blessed Saviour should be a pattern to all the Ministers of the Gospel, to teach them to the uttermost of their power to endeavour to beatrice down the Errors that either spring up,
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Secondly, this caueat is also giuen by our Sauiour to all succeeding Churches, because he foresaw by the spirit of Prophesie, that many false Prophets would arise in after times, Mat. 24. 24. he foresaw Antichrist arising in the West in the Romane Chaire, from the dayes of Boniface the third, who ambitiously obtained of Phocas the Emperour, to be called the Aecumenicall or Vniuersall Bishop of the whole Christian world;
Secondly, this caveat is also given by our Saviour to all succeeding Churches, Because he foresaw by the Spirit of Prophesy, that many false prophets would arise in After times, Mathew 24. 24. he foresaw Antichrist arising in the West in the Roman Chair, from the days of Boniface the third, who ambitiously obtained of Phocas the Emperor, to be called the Aecumenicall or Universal Bishop of the Whole Christian world;
And to the end we may not thinke it strange to see so many Sects and Schismes in our dayes, I thinke it not impertinent to name the seuerall sorts of Sectaries and Haeretickes which haue sprung vp in the most pure ages of the Church, viz. in the first 500. yeares after Christ.
And to the end we may not think it strange to see so many Sects and Schisms in our days, I think it not impertinent to name the several sorts of Sectaries and Heretics which have sprung up in the most pure ages of the Church, viz. in the First 500. Years After christ.
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statu dissentientes. 68 Nudis pedibus ambulantes. 69 Donatistae. 70 Priscilliani. 71 Cum her•inibus non manducantes. 72 Rhetorani. 73 Christi diuinitatem passibilem dicentes. 74 Triformem deum putantes. 75 Aquam deo Coaeternam tenentes. 76 Corpus hominis non animam esse imaginem dei asserentes. 77 Innumerabiles mundos opinantes. 78 Animas conuerti in daemones tenentes. 79 Omnes liberatos fuisse apud inferos Christi discensu putantes. 80 Christi de patre natiuitati initium a tempore dantes. 81 Leciferiani. 82 Iouinianistae. 83 Arabici. 84 Heluidiani. 85 Paterniani. 86 Tertullianistae. 87 Abeloitae. 88 Pelagiani. vnto which may be added Nestoriani, & Euticiani. What all these Haeretiks held the learned may read ibidem.
Statu dissentientes. 68 Nudis pedibus ambulantes. 69 Donatists. 70 Priscillianists. 71 Cum her•inibus non manducantes. 72 Rhetorani. 73 Christ diuinitatem passibilem Saying. 74 Triformem God putantes. 75 Aquam God Coaeternam tenentes. 76 Corpus hominis non animam esse imaginem dei asserentes. 77 Innumerabiles mundos opinantes. 78 Animas conuerti in daemons tenentes. 79 Omnes liberatos Fuisse apud inferos Christ discensu putantes. 80 Christ de patre nativitati Initium a tempore dantes. 81 Leciferiani. 82 Iouinianistae. 83 Arabici. 84 Heluidiani. 85 Paterniani. 86 Tertullianistae. 87 Abeloitae. 88 Pelagian. unto which may be added Nestoriani, & Euticiani. What all these Heretics held the learned may read ibidem.
These I say sprang vp in the more pure times of the Church, and therefore it is no maruell if there be so many Schismatikes and Sectaries in our times.
These I say sprang up in the more pure times of the Church, and Therefore it is no marvel if there be so many Schismatics and Sectaries in our times.
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And indeede the Papists haue little reason of all other to obiect against vs the multitude of sectaries, considering how faction abounds and superabounds amongst themselues.
And indeed the Papists have little reason of all other to Object against us the multitude of sectaries, considering how faction abounds and superabounds among themselves.
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Haue they not the Thomists against the Scotists, and the Scotists against the Thomists, and the Occhamists against them both? haue they not the Iesuites against the Friers,
Have they not the Thomists against the Scotists, and the Scotists against the Thomists, and the Occhamists against them both? have they not the Iesuites against the Friars,
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and the Friers against the Iesuites, and the Masse-priests enuying both? yea, what are their seuerall orders of Franciscanes, Dominicans, Augustinians,
and the Friars against the Iesuites, and the Mass priests envying both? yea, what Are their several order of Franciscans, Dominicans, Augustinians,
and such like, but so many different factions amongst themselues disagreeing, although like Sampsons Foxes they be tyed together by the tayles with fire-brands betweene, being ouer-awed by the Pope the Arch-sectarie, and the Inquisition-tortures.
and such like, but so many different factions among themselves disagreeing, although like Sampsons Foxes they be tied together by the tails with firebrands between, being overawed by the Pope the Arch-sectarie, and the Inquisition-tortures.
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where obserue, First, that it is not said NONLATINALPHABET in the singular number, as though our Sauiour had spoken onely to some one man, that hee should beware of false Prophets.
where observe, First, that it is not said in the singular number, as though our Saviour had spoken only to Some one man, that he should beware of false prophets.
but NONLATINALPHABET in the plurall number, to intimate that he spake vnto all that euer should take vpon them the title of Christians to the end of the world.
but in the plural number, to intimate that he spoke unto all that ever should take upon them the title of Christians to the end of the world.
In respect of themselues, they must NONLATINALPHABET looke to themselues, lest any sonne of Belial, or any instrument of Antichrist be so impudent as to presse into their roiall presence to seduce them,
In respect of themselves, they must look to themselves, lest any son of Belial, or any Instrument of Antichrist be so impudent as to press into their royal presence to seduce them,
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because the beloued Disciple Saint Iohn in his Apocalips, c. 16. v. 13, 14. giues them an item, that three vncleane spirits like frogs shall come out of the mouth of the Dragon,
Because the Beloved Disciple Saint John in his Apocalypse, c. 16. v. 13, 14. gives them an item, that three unclean spirits like frogs shall come out of the Mouth of the Dragon,
and out of the mouth of the false Prophet, being spirits of Diuels working miracles, and going forth to the Kings of the earth, and of the whole world, &c.
and out of the Mouth of the false Prophet, being spirits of Devils working Miracles, and going forth to the Kings of the earth, and of the Whole world, etc.
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but like good Iosias, in their time they must take away all the abominations, and cause all men to serue the Lord, 2 Chron. 34. 33. Princes are Shepheards of the people,
but like good Iosias, in their time they must take away all the abominations, and cause all men to serve the Lord, 2 Chronicles 34. 33. Princes Are Shepherds of the people,
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so the Euangelicall Prophet Esay stileth them in his 44. Chapter verse 28. that saith of Cyrus, hee is my Shepheard, &c. and Homer the King of Poets giues them the like title, in the first of his Iliads tearming Dryas a Shepheard, who was indeede the Prince or C••ef-taine of the people.
so the Evangelical Prophet Isaiah styleth them in his 44. Chapter verse 28. that Says of Cyrus, he is my Shepherd, etc. and Homer the King of Poets gives them the like title, in the First of his Iliads terming Dryas a Shepherd, who was indeed the Prince or C••ef-taine of the people.
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euen so it ought to be the care of all Christian Princes NONLATINALPHABET abigere Lupos, not to suffer Idolaters to set vp their abhominations in any part of their Kingdome:
even so it ought to be the care of all Christian Princes abigere Lupos, not to suffer Idolaters to Set up their abominations in any part of their Kingdom:
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the danger that may in any sort accrue vnto Princes (whose soules doe thou O Lord alwayes binde vp in the bundle of life) comes not by denying vnto Idolaters that which tends to their owne hurt, no more then euill vnto indulgent Parents by denying kniues and poyson to their Children,
the danger that may in any sort accrue unto Princes (whose Souls do thou Oh Lord always bind up in the bundle of life) comes not by denying unto Idolaters that which tends to their own hurt, no more then evil unto indulgent Parents by denying knives and poison to their Children,
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for herein they prouoke Gods anger against themselues, 1 Kin. 11. 9. Reuel. 2. 20. Secondly, Ministers must NONLATINALPHABET, beware of false Prophets.
for herein they provoke God's anger against themselves, 1 Kin. 11. 9. Revel. 2. 20. Secondly, Ministers must, beware of false prophets.
Thirdly, they must beware of entertaining peace with common seducers, that is an euill peace and a bad concord indeede which is betweene the Shepheards and the Wolues, as a learned man speaketh.
Thirdly, they must beware of entertaining peace with Common seducers, that is an evil peace and a bad concord indeed which is between the Shepherds and the Wolves, as a learned man speaks.
it is recorded by Eusebius concerning Iohn the beloued Disciple of Christ, that when Cerinthus that damnable haeretick came into the same Bath where Iohn was washing himselfe, the Apostle sprang or leapt out of the Bath,
it is recorded by Eusebius Concerning John the Beloved Disciple of christ, that when Cerinthus that damnable heretic Come into the same Bath where John was washing himself, the Apostle sprang or leapt out of the Bath,
It is reported concerning the Mother of Gregorie Nazi•nzene, by some (although it be somewhat otherwise recorded by others in the life of the same reuerend Father) That she dreamed when shee was conceiued of that worthy light of the Church, that shee had in her wombe a white whelpe which by his barking should driue away the Wolues from the Sheepefold.
It is reported Concerning the Mother of Gregory Nazi•nzene, by Some (although it be somewhat otherwise recorded by Others in the life of the same reverend Father) That she dreamed when she was conceived of that worthy Light of the Church, that she had in her womb a white whelp which by his barking should driven away the Wolves from the Sheepfold.
and that their preaching were like vnto his barking to feare away the wolues from the sheepfold of Iesus Christ. Thirdly, the people must NONLATINALPHABET: beware of false Prophets.
and that their preaching were like unto his barking to Fear away the wolves from the sheepfold of Iesus christ. Thirdly, the people must: beware of false prophets.
The Sheepe of Christ will not heare the voice of a stranger, but flye from him, Iohn 10. 5. It is recorded by Theodorite, that when Lucius an arian Bishop came and preached amongst the Antiochians broaching his damnable errors, the people forsooke the Congregations at the least for the present, hauing indeede bin soundly taught before by worthy Athanasius. Oh that the people of this age had their witts thus exercised to iudge betwixt truth and falsehood:
The Sheep of christ will not hear the voice of a stranger, but fly from him, John 10. 5. It is recorded by Theodorite, that when Lucius an arian Bishop Come and preached among the antiochians broaching his damnable errors, the people forsook the Congregations At the least for the present, having indeed been soundly taught before by worthy Athanasius. O that the people of this age had their wits thus exercised to judge betwixt truth and falsehood:
but alas at these dayes, if error come but masked with a pretence of zeale & a thundering voice, it is readily receiued for truth by the common multitude,
but alas At these days, if error come but masked with a pretence of zeal & a thundering voice, it is readily received for truth by the Common multitude,
in that our Sauiour onely mentions here a NONLATINALPHABET, a dutie of bewaring of false Prophets, ergo, it may fitly be demanded and that as a case of conscience,
in that our Saviour only mentions Here a, a duty of bewaring of false prophets, ergo, it may fitly be demanded and that as a case of conscience,
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neither are we to vnderstand thereby them which of meere simple ignorance hold some error at the least for a time against the maine foundation of Christian religion.
neither Are we to understand thereby them which of mere simple ignorance hold Some error At the least for a time against the main Foundation of Christian Religion.
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after sufficient meanes vsed for their conuiction, yea not onely persist but also endeauour to disperse their pernicious errors to the peruerting of others, seeking withall to supplant and to blaspheme the contrary truth:
After sufficient means used for their conviction, yea not only persist but also endeavour to disperse their pernicious errors to the perverting of Others, seeking withal to supplant and to Blaspheme the contrary truth:
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First, because they corrupt the faith, and if such as corrupt and poison the springs of water, at the which men and beasts receiue their drinke deserue capitall punishment,
First, Because they corrupt the faith, and if such as corrupt and poison the springs of water, At the which men and beasts receive their drink deserve capital punishment,
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Secondly, because they murder mens soules, yea as farre as possibly they can, they murder Christ in a Christian man, as Saint Augustine speakes in his fift tractate vpon Saint Iohn. And therefore if he that murders a mans body deserues death,
Secondly, Because they murder men's Souls, yea as Far as possibly they can, they murder christ in a Christian man, as Saint Augustine speaks in his fift tractate upon Saint John. And Therefore if he that murders a men body deserves death,
Secondly, in Iehu, in 2 King. 10. 24, 25. giuing the like command concerning the worshippers of Baal. Thirdly, in all the inhabitants of the land of Iuda, in 2 King. 11. 18. who destroyed all the houses of Baal, and slue Mattan the Priest before the Altars.
Secondly, in Iehu, in 2 King. 10. 24, 25. giving the like command Concerning the worshippers of Baal. Thirdly, in all the inhabitants of the land of Iuda, in 2 King. 11. 18. who destroyed all the houses of Baal, and slew Mattan the Priest before the Altars.
First, in Constantine that famous Christian Emperour, who enacted a statute, as appeares by a letter of his written to one Taurus, That if any did offer Sacrifice vpon the Altars:
First, in Constantine that famous Christian Emperor, who enacted a statute, as appears by a Letter of his written to one Taurus, That if any did offer Sacrifice upon the Altars:
But if any shall obiect, that in the new Testament wee are exhorted indeed to flye the company of Heretickes, Rom. 16. 17. not to receiue them into our houses, 2 Epist. Iohn verse 10. after the first and second admonition to reiect them, Tit. 2. 10.
But if any shall Object, that in the new Testament we Are exhorted indeed to fly the company of Heretics, Rom. 16. 17. not to receive them into our houses, 2 Epistle John verse 10. After the First and second admonition to reject them, Tit. 2. 10.
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neither was it absolutely necessarie to vse any such excitation, because there was sufficient direction giuen already in the Old Testament, what was to be done concerning hereticall Seducers:
neither was it absolutely necessary to use any such excitation, Because there was sufficient direction given already in the Old Testament, what was to be done Concerning heretical Seducers:
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and yet it is to be obserued, that the Church euen in the New Testament wished that seducers were cut off, Gal. 5. 12. vpon the which place, one of the antients saith, the Apostle in this Text of Scripture doth not onely wish a spirituall cutting off to the seducers of his time, but also a corporall abscission:
and yet it is to be observed, that the Church even in the New Testament wished that seducers were Cut off, Gal. 5. 12. upon the which place, one of the ancients Says, the Apostle in this Text of Scripture does not only wish a spiritual cutting off to the seducers of his time, but also a corporal abscission:
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where that reuerend Father vseth an accusatiue case hos of the person after maledicit after the manner of the ecclesiastici Scriptores, whose fashion it is,
where that reverend Father uses an accusative case hos of the person After maledicit After the manner of the Ecclesiastici Scriptores, whose fashion it is,
as a learned Gramarian speakes, to put accusatiue cases of the person after verbes, compounded with benè or malè: but to let the construction passe and to returne to the matter:
as a learned Grammarian speaks, to put accusative cases of the person After verbs, compounded with benè or malè: but to let the construction pass and to return to the matter:
therefore for breuity sake I referre the learned Reader to that learned booke of Theodore Beza, the title wherof you haue in the margent wherin he proues by impregnable arguments, That hereticks may be Lawfully punished by the Ciuill Magistrates,
Therefore for brevity sake I refer the learned Reader to that learned book of Theodore Beza, the title whereof you have in the margin wherein he Proves by impregnable Arguments, That Heretics may be Lawfully punished by the Civil Magistrates,
For if they which denie fundamentall truth and oppose it with obstinacy deserue death, how much more they which blaspheme it and the author of it which is God and Christ:
For if they which deny fundamental truth and oppose it with obstinacy deserve death, how much more they which Blaspheme it and the author of it which is God and christ:
and therefore if any miscreant Iew or other shall come impudently amongst vs Christians, and like another Goliath shall defie our Sauiour as he did the host of the liuing God:
and Therefore if any miscreant Iew or other shall come impudently among us Christians, and like Another Goliath shall defy our Saviour as he did the host of the living God:
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God himselfe maketh blasphemy capitall, or death-deseruing in expresse termes, Leuit. 24. 16. and Nebuchadnezzar in Dan. 3. 29. makes a Decree, that if any of what Tongue or Nation soeuer, shall speake any thing amisse (as you haue it in the English Translation) against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, he shall be cut in pieces,
God himself makes blasphemy capital, or death-deserving in express terms, Levites 24. 16. and Nebuchadnezzar in Dan. 3. 29. makes a decree, that if any of what Tongue or nation soever, shall speak any thing amiss (as you have it in the English translation) against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, he shall be Cut in Pieces,
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and if a Heathen King was thus zealous for God against Blasphemers, how much more doth it behoue Christian Princes to bee zealous: but I leaue this point:
and if a Heathen King was thus zealous for God against Blasphemers, how much more does it behoove Christian Princes to be zealous: but I leave this point:
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and thus I haue done with the first part of my Text, to wit, the Caueat of our Sauiour giuen to his Church concerning False Prophets, in these words, NONLATINALPHABET: Beware yee of pseudoprophets.
and thus I have done with the First part of my Text, to wit, the Caveat of our Saviour given to his Church Concerning False prophets, in these words,: Beware ye of pseudoprophets.
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SECT. 6. NONLATINALPHABET. Which come, &c. WHich come vnto you in sheeps clothing. In this first Description we haue three things to be obserued concerning False Prophets.
SECT. 6.. Which come, etc. WHich come unto you in Sheep clothing. In this First Description we have three things to be observed Concerning False prophets.
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First, their intrusion, NONLATINALPHABET they come vnsent. Secondly, their insinuation, NONLATINALPHABET they come to Christs Disciples, not to the common multitude.
First, their intrusion, they come unsent. Secondly, their insinuation, they come to Christ Disciples, not to the Common multitude.
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For the first, that they are meere intruders into the office of teaching, and haue no lawfull calling thereunto, it is apparant in Ier. 23. 21. I haue not sent these Prophets,
For the First, that they Are mere intruders into the office of teaching, and have no lawful calling thereunto, it is apparent in Jeremiah 23. 21. I have not sent these prophets,
& to destroy, as our Sauiour saith of them, Ioh. 10. 10. or thirdly, because they hold and teach fundamentall errors, which plainely argueth that they are guided by the spirit of Satan, and not by Gods Spirit.
& to destroy, as our Saviour Says of them, John 10. 10. or Thirdly, Because they hold and teach fundamental errors, which plainly argue that they Are guided by the Spirit of Satan, and not by God's Spirit.
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Furthermore commonly they haue no calling from the Church, yea, they contemne that calling as idle and impertinent, being like those seducers spoken of, Act. 15. 24. which went out and taught the Gentiles, the Apostles giuing them no such Commandement.
Furthermore commonly they have no calling from the Church, yea, they contemn that calling as idle and impertinent, being like those seducers spoken of, Act. 15. 24. which went out and taught the Gentiles, the Apostles giving them not such Commandment.
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we may also see it daily verified by very experience for whom do Familists, Anabaptists and other Sectaries commonly labour to peruert and seduce? Not Drunkards, Adulterers, Sabbath-breakers, Gamsters, Lyers, Swearers and such like,
we may also see it daily verified by very experience for whom do Familists, Anabaptists and other Sectaries commonly labour to pervert and seduce? Not Drunkards, Adulterers, Sabbath breakers, Gamesters, Liars, Swearers and such like,
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but rather such as seeme to be conuerted, which mourne for their sins and desire to know the right way to heauen, hauing bin in some measure wrought vpō by the publike ministery of the Church:
but rather such as seem to be converted, which mourn for their Sins and desire to know the right Way to heaven, having been in Some measure wrought upon by the public Ministry of the Church:
or rather like vnto their father the Diuell, who loues to come in amongst Gods children, Iob 2. 1. not for loue of their persons, much lesse of the exercises of Religion,
or rather like unto their father the devil, who loves to come in among God's children, Job 2. 1. not for love of their Persons, much less of the exercises of Religion,
SECT. 8. NONLATINALPHABET in sheeps clothing, that is, NONLATINALPHABET in sheepes skinnes: for what is the cloathing of a silly sheepe but its skinne or fell:
SECT. 8. in Sheep clothing, that is, in Sheep skins: for what is the clothing of a silly sheep but its skin or fell:
at the which when other shepheards ignorant of the cause wondered, and demanded of their fellow-shepheard what hee meant to be so cruell to hang vp a silly harmelesse sheepe; he answered:
At the which when other shepherds ignorant of the cause wondered, and demanded of their fellow-shepheard what he meant to be so cruel to hang up a silly harmless sheep; he answered:
vnto the which it is not altogether improbable (for I will not be peremptory in allusions) that our Sauiour in my Text doth in some sort allude, no more then it is improbable that S. Paul doth allude to the olympian games in 1 Cor. 9. 23, 24, 25. where he speakes of running of a race for a corruptible Crowne:
unto the which it is not altogether improbable (for I will not be peremptory in allusions) that our Saviour in my Text does in Some sort allude, no more then it is improbable that S. Paul does allude to the olympian games in 1 Cor. 9. 23, 24, 25. where he speaks of running of a raze for a corruptible Crown:
neither is it in any sort impossible for Christ to haue this allusion, Aesop the mythologist liuing almost 600 yeeres before him as Bucholzerus notes out of two substantiall Authors in his index Chronologicus; and the words of the Text so iustly agreeing:
neither is it in any sort impossible for christ to have this allusion, Aesop the mythologist living almost 600 Years before him as Bucholzer notes out of two substantial Authors in his index Chronologicus; and the words of the Text so justly agreeing:
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I speake this to the shame of many in our times, which haue not learned to put difference (so ignorant are they of the doctrine of Religion) betweene a palliated Woolfe,
I speak this to the shame of many in our times, which have not learned to put difference (so ignorant Are they of the Doctrine of Religion) between a palliated Wolf,
thus the diuell came to our Sauiour in sheepes clothing, when he came with a sic scriptum est, Mat. 4. for it is written, he will giue his Angels charge ouer thee, &c. and thus Familists,
thus the Devil Come to our Saviour in Sheep clothing, when he Come with a sic Scriptum est, Mathew 4. for it is written, he will give his Angels charge over thee, etc. and thus Familists,
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and thus Arius came in sheepes clothing, of whom I haue read, that he brought 42 places out of the Scripture to proue, that Christ was meere man and not God, against Athanasius that disputed with him in the Nicaean Councell.
and thus Arius Come in Sheep clothing, of whom I have read, that he brought 42 places out of the Scripture to prove, that christ was mere man and not God, against Athanasius that disputed with him in the Nicaean Council.
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Secondly, when they come vnder a pretence of hauing all antiquity on their sides, fauouring their hereticall opinions, deceiuing the world as the Gibeonites deceiued Iosua with old bottels,
Secondly, when they come under a pretence of having all antiquity on their sides, favouring their heretical opinions, deceiving the world as the Gibeonites deceived Iosua with old bottles,
and this shewes, that they haue browes of brasse to boast of antiquity, when as the maine abominations of Popery were first hatched by the Trent-Councell,
and this shows, that they have brows of brass to boast of antiquity, when as the main abominations of Popery were First hatched by the Trent-Councell,
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or rather the Trent-Conspiracie, hardly yet an 100 yeeres agoe, and were not so much as knowne to the Fathers which liued in the first 500 yeeres after Christ.
or rather the Trent-Conspiracie, hardly yet an 100 Years ago, and were not so much as known to the Father's which lived in the First 500 Years After christ.
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and that hee would cause the light of his owne Gospell to shine into their hearts, whereby the darke mists of ignorance and superstition may bee dispelled and abolished, that so they may receiue the truth in the loue of it, to their owne eternall benefit, and the comfort of others.
and that he would cause the Light of his own Gospel to shine into their hearts, whereby the dark mists of ignorance and Superstition may be dispelled and abolished, that so they may receive the truth in the love of it, to their own Eternal benefit, and the Comfort of Others.
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Fifthly, when they come with the whole superficies or outside of a Christian profession as one of the ancients speakes, to wit, with an outward expression of holinesse, with a seeming contempt of the world, with prayers, fastings, teares, almes-deeds, seeming zeale, comely gestures, seeming loue, seeming patience, seeming conformitie, seeming humilitie, seeming harmelesnesse and the like;
Fifthly, when they come with the Whole superficies or outside of a Christian profession as one of the ancients speaks, to wit, with an outward expression of holiness, with a seeming contempt of the world, with Prayers, Fastings, tears, almsdeeds, seeming zeal, comely gestures, seeming love, seeming patience, seeming conformity, seeming humility, seeming harmelesnesse and the like;
and thus of all other Sects vnder the Sunne, the hypocriticall Sect of the Familists, together with their Comrades the Anabaptists come amongst vs Christians in sheepes cloathing:
and thus of all other Sects under the Sun, the hypocritical Sect of the Familists, together with their Comrades the Anabaptists come among us Christians in Sheep clothing:
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when as in the meane time by their pernicious Doctrine and priuate Counsell, they cut the very throate of the Gospell and of the true Church of CHRIST:
when as in the mean time by their pernicious Doctrine and private Counsel, they Cut the very throat of the Gospel and of the true Church of CHRIST:
First, to take notice of the wofull condition of such Hypocrites, they are Christs sheepe onely in outward shew, not in heart, they are whited Sepulchers, a meere outside, a painted abhomination.
First, to take notice of the woeful condition of such Hypocrites, they Are Christ sheep only in outward show, not in heart, they Are whited Sepulchers, a mere outside, a painted abomination.
The Lord may say of their outward shew, as Iacob said of Iosephs Coate, Gen. 37 33. this Coate is the Coate of my Sonne, some enill beast hath deuoured him.
The Lord may say of their outward show, as Iacob said of Joseph's Coat, Gen. 37 33. this Coat is the Coat of my Son, Some enill beast hath devoured him.
So this outward forme of godlinesse is the outward forme of my sonnes and daughters, but some euill spirit hath deuoured them which vse it in Hypocrisie.
So this outward Form of godliness is the outward Form of my Sons and daughters, but Some evil Spirit hath devoured them which use it in Hypocrisy.
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Secondly, it serues iustly to roproue many of our times, who for want of iudgement being blinded with affection, are ready to iustifie erroneous persons for a meere outward hypocriticall shew, be their doctrines and opinions neuer so pernicious and hereticall;
Secondly, it serves justly to roproue many of our times, who for want of judgement being blinded with affection, Are ready to justify erroneous Persons for a mere outward hypocritical show, be their doctrines and opinions never so pernicious and heretical;
and whom they heare, especially to beware of priuate conuenticles, least whilst they thinke to conuerse with true sheepe, they meete with Woolues in sheepes clothing.
and whom they hear, especially to beware of private conventicles, lest while they think to converse with true sheep, they meet with Wolves in Sheep clothing.
for as these Wolues haue their sheepes clothing to deceiue the people withall, so they haue their outward yeelding to conformity, their equiuocations, their externall submissions and the like, wherewith to deceiue authority and to rid themselues out of trouble.
for as these Wolves have their Sheep clothing to deceive the people withal, so they have their outward yielding to conformity, their equivocations, their external submissions and the like, wherewith to deceive Authority and to rid themselves out of trouble.
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and thus much may suffice for the first Description of False Prophets, which is by their outward habit or externall shew, in these words, which come vnto you in sheepes Cloathings.
and thus much may suffice for the First Description of False prophets, which is by their outward habit or external show, in these words, which come unto you in Sheep Clothings.
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so this is by their inward quality: Inwardly they are rauening Wolues: wherein two things are to bee obserued concerning hereticall seducers: First, that they are Wolues: Secondly, that they are rauenous.
so this is by their inward quality: Inwardly they Are ravening Wolves: wherein two things Are to be observed Concerning heretical seducers: First, that they Are Wolves: Secondly, that they Are ravenous.
for NONLATINALPHABET in Greeke comes of NONLATINALPHABET in Hebrew, which signifies fat as some Etymologists haue obserued, a fit Epithite for seducers, which fat themselues with the blood of soules.
for in Greek comes of in Hebrew, which signifies fat as Some Etymologists have observed, a fit Epithet for seducers, which fat themselves with the blood of Souls.
euen so pernicious Seducers are oftentimes very acute and sharp-witted for error, they are able in their fashion, (hauing their serpentine witts commonly exercised about nothing else) to dispute for that,
even so pernicious Seducers Are oftentimes very acute and sharp-witted for error, they Are able in their fashion, (having their serpentine wits commonly exercised about nothing Else) to dispute for that,
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yea very idiots (such as the Familists, and Anabaptists bee) will bee brabbling against Learned Ministers, in puluere olympico, so farre as the english skill will extend,
yea very Idiots (such as the Familists, and Anabaptists bee) will be brabbling against Learned Ministers, in puluere olympico, so Far as the english skill will extend,
and indeede they which are conuerted, or rather peruerted by haereticall spirits, whatsoeuer high conceits they may haue of themselues, they are but of seeming Sheepe made reall Wolues.
and indeed they which Are converted, or rather perverted by heretical spirits, whatsoever high conceits they may have of themselves, they Are but of seeming Sheep made real Wolves.
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Fiftly, as the wooll of a Woolfe, if it be made into a garment will proue but an odious garment, breeding vermine vpon him that shall weare it instead of ministring any comfort, as Plutarch speakes:
Fifty, as the wool of a Wolf, if it be made into a garment will prove but an odious garment, breeding vermin upon him that shall wear it instead of ministering any Comfort, as Plutarch speaks:
Euen so the most pernicious seducers commonly make shew of much ciuilitie and moralitie, and thereby they doe more harme amongst the ignorant sort then by any other meanes.
Eve so the most pernicious seducers commonly make show of much civility and morality, and thereby they do more harm among the ignorant sort then by any other means.
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but also much to commend the lawfull seueritie of Courts of Iustice against such. Saint Augustine saith, there is a punishing mercy, and a sparing crueltie.
but also much to commend the lawful severity of Courts of justice against such. Saint Augustine Says, there is a punishing mercy, and a sparing cruelty.
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yea it is mercy to seducers themselues (if they could skill of it) that the Gouernors seeke to restraine them from their damnable wayes, by inflicting iust punishment vpon them, this being the last meanes that the Church can vse to cure them:
yea it is mercy to seducers themselves (if they could skill of it) that the Governors seek to restrain them from their damnable ways, by inflicting just punishment upon them, this being the last means that the Church can use to cure them:
but howsoeuer seducers themselues and their court-flandering adherents doe take it, I am sure all good people haue great cause to praise God for the zeale of our Gouernours, in this respect:
but howsoever seducers themselves and their court-flandering adherents do take it, I am sure all good people have great cause to praise God for the zeal of our Governors, in this respect:
Secondly, it makes for the iust reproofe of many at these dayes, who when they haue dangerous Wolues discouered vnto them, will not lend their helping hand to suppresse them for the common safetie of the Church,
Secondly, it makes for the just reproof of many At these days, who when they have dangerous Wolves discovered unto them, will not lend their helping hand to suppress them for the Common safety of the Church,
If it were notoriously knowne that some deuouring Wolfe did haunt about this Citie, which had destroyed an 100. persons, I suppose euery man would lay it to heart,
If it were notoriously known that Some devouring Wolf did haunt about this city, which had destroyed an 100. Persons, I suppose every man would lay it to heart,
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are we thus carefull for the common safetie of mens liues, and shall there be no care for the common safetie of their soules? Is it so heinous a matter when an hundred persons are corporally strangled,
Are we thus careful for the Common safety of men's lives, and shall there be no care for the Common safety of their Souls? Is it so heinous a matter when an hundred Persons Are corporally strangled,
yea some are such valiant champions, that being ingaged in the Lords controuersie, will vse meanes and friends to draw their owne heads out of the collar,
yea Some Are such valiant champions, that being engaged in the lords controversy, will use means and Friends to draw their own Heads out of the collar,
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and leaue others to endure the whole brunt of the battell and danger. Such white-liuerd Soldiers are fit to take the Salmacida spolia which Cicero speakes of;
and leave Others to endure the Whole brunt of the battle and danger. Such white-liuerd Soldiers Are fit to take the Salmacida spolia which Cicero speaks of;
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In which very respect they are also compared vnto Wolues, in the words of my Text. And it is famously noted by Heathen Phylosophers (who had a great gift in looking farre into the natures of the creatures) that the Wolfe of all other beasts is the most rauenous.
In which very respect they Are also compared unto Wolves, in the words of my Text. And it is famously noted by Heathen Philosophers (who had a great gift in looking Far into the nature's of the creatures) that the Wolf of all other beasts is the most ravenous.
Conradus Gesner saith of the Wolfe called Circus, that hee is semper famelicus, alwaies hungrie. And Aristotle declaring the opinion of all men concerning the Woolfe hath this report NONLATINALPHABET.
Conrad Gesner Says of the Wolf called Circus, that he is semper famelicus, always hungry. And Aristotle declaring the opinion of all men Concerning the Wolf hath this report.
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They say of Wolues that for hunger some times they will eate the very earth; yea, the Woolfe beares rauenousnesse in the very forehead of his etymologie:
They say of Wolves that for hunger Some times they will eat the very earth; yea, the Wolf bears ravenousness in the very forehead of his etymology:
either comes of the Greeke Theame NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies dilanio, to teare in peeces, or of the Hebrew root NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth absorbeo, to swallow downe: both importing greedinesse.
either comes of the Greek Theme, which signifies dilanio, to tear in Pieces, or of the Hebrew root which signifies absorbeo, to swallow down: both importing greediness.
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being commonly such as hunger after worldly gaine, according to that in Rom. 16. 18. they that are such serue not our Lord Iesus Christ, but their owne bellies.
being commonly such as hunger After worldly gain, according to that in Rom. 16. 18. they that Are such serve not our Lord Iesus christ, but their own bellies.
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First, that the desire of winning of soules is not alwayes the marke of a true Minister, a false Prophet may hunger and thirst to winne soules to his owne faction,
First, that the desire of winning of Souls is not always the mark of a true Minister, a false Prophet may hunger and thirst to win Souls to his own faction,
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and to commit themselues the more feruently by prayer daily to Gods speciall protection, considering their destruction is so greeded after by many rauenous seducers.
and to commit themselves the more fervently by prayer daily to God's special protection, considering their destruction is so greeded After by many ravenous seducers.
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THis which followeth was added because an order of submission or recantation was enioyned by the most reuerend Father in God, the Lord Archbishop of Canterburie his grace,
THis which follows was added Because an order of submission or recantation was enjoined by the most reverend Father in God, the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury his grace,
and other his Maiesties Commissioners Ecclesiasticall vnto one Iohn Hetherington, late of the Citie of Westminster, and now of Putney in the Countie of Surrie, to be performed by him the same day this Sermon was preached at Pauls Crosse, being the eleanenth day of February, Anno 1627. when it was ordered that the said Hetherington vpon Sonday the 11. day of February should before the beginning of the Sermon at Pauls Crosse come within the wall there iust before the Pulpit,
and other his Majesties Commissioners Ecclesiastical unto one John Hetherington, late of the city of Westminster, and now of Putney in the County of Surrey, to be performed by him the same day this Sermon was preached At Paul's Cross, being the eleanenth day of february, Anno 1627. when it was ordered that the said Hetherington upon Sunday the 11. day of february should before the beginning of the Sermon At Paul's Cross come within the wall there just before the Pulpit,
and there stand before the Preacher, bare-faced and bare-headed in some eminent place, where hee might be best seene and heard of the Congregation assembled during the whole time of the Sermon, hauing a paper on his breast expressing his offence in these words;
and there stand before the Preacher, barefaced and bareheaded in Some eminent place, where he might be best seen and herd of the Congregation assembled during the Whole time of the Sermon, having a paper on his breast expressing his offence in these words;
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Whereas I Iohn Hetherington stand by the depositions of sundry witnesses iudicially conuicted before the Kings Maiesties Commissioners appointed for Causes Ecclesiasticall,
Whereas I John Hetherington stand by the depositions of sundry Witnesses judicially convicted before the Kings Majesties Commissioners appointed for Causes Ecclesiastical,
for that since the 20. of December 1623. I haue maintained and published, that the Church of England as it is now by the Law established, is no true Church of Christ,
for that since the 20. of December 1623. I have maintained and published, that the Church of England as it is now by the Law established, is no true Church of christ,
and frequented priuate Conuenticles, by the Lawes of this Realme prohibited, taking vpon me within the time articulated to be the chiefe Speaker and to instruct others, not being of mine owne familie in points of Doctrine,
and frequented private Conventicles, by the Laws of this Realm prohibited, taking upon me within the time articulated to be the chief Speaker and to instruct Others, not being of mine own family in points of Doctrine,
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and matters of faith, giuing expositions contrary to the receiued opinions of this our Church of England, and in defence of such Conuenticles haue said or writ that Caesar may command a place in publike,
and matters of faith, giving expositions contrary to the received opinions of this our Church of England, and in defence of such Conventicles have said or writ that Caesar may command a place in public,
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As also that i haue bin of opinion with the Familists touching the perfect puritie of the foule, with some other erronious opinions mentioned in the proofes.
As also that i have been of opinion with the Familists touching the perfect purity of the foul, with Some other erroneous opinions mentioned in the proofs.
For the which I haue bin imprisoned by the order of his Maiesties Commissioners Ecclesiasticall, and haue beene enioyned to make this my publike Recantation or submission here this day.
For the which I have been imprisoned by the order of his Majesties Commissioners Ecclesiastical, and have been enjoined to make this my public Recantation or submission Here this day.
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and doe promise from henceforth not to entermeddle in the keeping or frequenting of any priuate Conuenticles or exercises of Religion by the Lawes of this Realme prohibited:
and do promise from henceforth not to intermeddle in the keeping or frequenting of any private Conventicles or exercises of Religion by the Laws of this Realm prohibited:
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but to conforme my selfe in all things to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England, as a member of that Church without disturbing the peace and vnitie thereof,
but to conform my self in all things to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England, as a member of that Church without disturbing the peace and unity thereof,
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and doe blesse and praise God, that as a member of the said Church I may freely ioyne with the Parochiall Congregations, where I shall reside in the hearing of Diuine Seruice said, Gods word Preached,
and do bless and praise God, that as a member of the said Church I may freely join with the Parochial Congregations, where I shall reside in the hearing of Divine Service said, God's word Preached,
Lupus •uis pelle indutus ouium se immiscuit gregi quotidieque aliquam ex eis occidebat quod cum pastor animadue•tisset illū in altissima arbore suspendit, interrogantibus autem caeteris pastoribus cur ouem suspendisset aiebat peblis quidem NONLATINALPHABET videtis est ouis opera autem Lupi.
Lupus •uis pelle Indutus ouium se immiscuit gregi quotidieque aliquam ex eis occidebat quod cum pastor animadue•tisset illū in altissima arbore suspendit, interrogantibus autem caeteris pastoribus cur ouem suspendisset aiebat peblis quidem Videtis est ouis opera autem Lupi.
