The true euangelical temper wherein divinity and ecclesiastical history are interwoven, and mixed, both to the profit and delight of the Christian reader, and moderately, and soberly fitted to the present grand concernments of this state, and church / preached in three sermons at St. Martins in the Strand ... by Jo. Jackson.
That excellent spirit of Prophecy might perhaps seaze upon them, as it did upon Balaam: But I rather thinke they borrowed these Prophecies out of the Scripture,
That excellent Spirit of Prophecy might perhaps seize upon them, as it did upon balaam: But I rather think they borrowed these Prophecies out of the Scripture,
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It purporteth, saith he, the turning of fierce and brutall men, and people, who in regard of their savage and cruell nature, differ nothing from beasts,
It purporteth, Says he, the turning of fierce and brutal men, and people, who in regard of their savage and cruel nature, differ nothing from beasts,
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I have therefore notioned and cast the Text according to the number of the verses, into three plain and conspicuous members, which have as naturall a fluxe and emanation forth of it,
I have Therefore notioned and cast the Text according to the number of the Verses, into three plain and conspicuous members, which have as natural a flux and emanation forth of it,
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or as the water in the rivelet hath from the fount: They are these. The first is the nocent, and inimicitious creatures, which are here enumerated to be seven;
or as the water in the rivulet hath from the fount: They Are these. The First is the nocent, and inimicitious creatures, which Are Here enumerated to be seven;
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The third, and last is, the reconciliation, and conjunction of the two diverse, nay adverse parties, expressed in an elegant gradation of foure ascents;
The third, and last is, the reconciliation, and conjunction of the two diverse, nay adverse parties, expressed in an elegant gradation of foure ascents;
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out of each, one, which shall be the demensum, or proportion of three severall Sermons, every one of them being capable to be spread out so as to theame the Preachers speech,
out of each, one, which shall be the demensum, or proportion of three several Sermons, every one of them being capable to be spread out so as to theme the Preachers speech,
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Man in his condition of nature and corruption, and even converted man, so far as he is unregenerate, is a fierce and savage creature, yea even unto man.
Man in his condition of nature and corruption, and even converted man, so Far as he is unregenerate, is a fierce and savage creature, yea even unto man.
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They are as fed horses, neighing after their neighbours wife, Ier. 5.8. He is a Fox for craft, Goe tell that Fox, meaning Herod, Luke 13.32. What not? he will piece the Lyons skin with the Foxes taile;
They Are as fed Horses, neighing After their neighbours wife, Jeremiah 5.8. He is a Fox for craft, Go tell that Fox, meaning Herod, Lycia 13.32. What not? he will piece the Lyons skin with the Foxes tail;
and that we shall easily doe by other Texts of Scripture, which answer this, as face answereth face, Prov. 17.19. As iron sharpeneth iron, Proverbs 17.17.
and that we shall Easily doe by other Texts of Scripture, which answer this, as face Answers face, Curae 17.19. As iron sharpeneth iron, Proverbs 17.17.
First then, man to man is a ravenous Wolf. Benjamin is a rapacious Wolfe, Gen. 49.27. Inwardly they are ravening Wolves, Mat. 7.15. I send you as sheepe among Wolves, Mat. 10.16. Secondly, man is a Leopard.
First then, man to man is a ravenous Wolf. Benjamin is a rapacious Wolf, Gen. 49.27. Inwardly they Are ravening Wolves, Mathew 7.15. I send you as sheep among Wolves, Mathew 10.16. Secondly, man is a Leopard.
So foolish was I and ignorant, even as it were a beast before thee, complaineth David, Psal. 73.22. Surely, I am more brutish then a man, complaineth Agur, Prov. 30.2.
So foolish was I and ignorant, even as it were a beast before thee, Complaineth David, Psalm 73.22. Surely, I am more brutish then a man, Complaineth Agur, Curae 30.2.
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A wicked man is by David, Psal. 17.12. assimilated to a Lyons whelp lurking in secret places. Iudah is a Lyons whelp, Gen. 49.9, lurking one while for a prey to his lust, I pray thee let me come in unto thee, said he to Thamar, before he lay with her;
A wicked man is by David, Psalm 17.12. assimilated to a Lyons whelp lurking in secret places. Iudah is a Lyons whelp, Gen. 49.9, lurking one while for a prey to his lust, I pray thee let me come in unto thee, said he to Tamar, before he lay with her;
Lest he devoure my soule, as a Lyon, speaks David, Psa. 7.3. And S. Paul in expresse termes calleth Nero a Lyon, 2 Tim. 4.17. The Lord delivered mee out of the mouth of the Lyon.
Lest he devour my soul, as a lion, speaks David, Psa. 7.3. And S. Paul in express terms calls Nero a lion, 2 Tim. 4.17. The Lord Delivered me out of the Mouth of the lion.
and fascinating with an envious eye the prosperity of his neighbour: Man, like the cup of wine in the hand of Solomons drunkard, Prov. 23.32. bites like a Serpent, and stings like an Adder;
and fascinating with an envious eye the Prosperity of his neighbour: Man, like the cup of wine in the hand of Solomons drunkard, Curae 23.32. bites like a Serpent, and stings like an Adder;
he is ever either weaving the spiders webs of vain and idle actions, or hatching the Cockatrice egs of wicked & sinful actions, Es. 59.4. Pope Alexander the third was so, while he went about to make another so;
he is ever either weaving the spiders webs of vain and idle actions, or hatching the Cockatrice eggs of wicked & sinful actions, Es. 59.4. Pope Alexander the third was so, while he went about to make Another so;
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when at Venice he insulted over the Emperour Frederick Barbarossa, and setting his foot upon his neck, recited the thirteenth verse of the ninety first Psalme, Thou shalt tread upon the Lyon and Adder, &c.
when At Venice he insulted over the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, and setting his foot upon his neck, recited the thirteenth verse of the ninety First Psalm, Thou shalt tread upon the lion and Adder, etc.
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Thus we see man to man, is 1. a ravenous Wolfe: 2. a swift and spotted Leopard: 3. a lurking Lyons whelp: 4. a cruell and ranging Beare: 5. • roaring Lyon: 6. a poysonous Aspe: 7. a stinging Cockatrice.
Thus we see man to man, is 1. a ravenous Wolf: 2. a swift and spotted Leopard: 3. a lurking Lyons whelp: 4. a cruel and ranging Bear: 5. • roaring lion: 6. a poisonous Asp: 7. a stinging Cockatrice.
and in all Ecclesiasticall Annals none fitteth this purpose so well, as the history of the ten Persecutions of the Primitive Church, well known by that name;
and in all Ecclesiastical Annals none fits this purpose so well, as the history of the ten Persecutions of the Primitive Church, well known by that name;
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wherein, because profitablenesse is interwoven with a great deale of delight and variety, I will carry you along to wade through that Acheldama, or field of blood,
wherein, Because profitableness is interwoven with a great deal of delight and variety, I will carry you along to wade through that Acheldama, or field of blood,
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and hither is referred the Abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel, and mentioned by Christ. Two great and signall Historians give in evidence against him,
and hither is referred the Abomination of desolation, spoken of by daniel, and mentioned by christ. Two great and signal Historians give in evidence against him,
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how infest an enemy he was to Christians, though the one of them call Christianity an exitiall superstition, and the other call Christians, A sort of people of a new and bewitching superstition.
how infest an enemy he was to Christians, though the one of them call Christianity an exitial Superstition, and the other call Christians, A sort of people of a new and bewitching Superstition.
But though the testimony of them, being our enemies, be good touching the fact, yet Tacitus must be Tacite, and Suetonius, Tranquill, touching the Religion;
But though the testimony of them, being our enemies, be good touching the fact, yet Tacitus must be Tacit, and Suetonius, Tranquil, touching the Religion;
In Spaine, also was found a Trophy erected to his honour for purging that Province of theeves and Christians. What a Lyon was he (as S. Paul cals him) to devoure such Lambes as Iames the lesse, our Lords brother, S. Mark the Euangelist, S. Peter and S. Paul, Apostles,
In Spain, also was found a Trophy erected to his honour for purging that Province of thieves and Christians. What a lion was he (as S. Paul calls him) to devour such Lambs as James the less, our lords brother, S. Mark the Evangelist, S. Peter and S. Paul, Apostles,
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About the fourteenth yeare of his raigne, he published this Edict, That if any professed himselfe a Christian, he should not be admitted to any defence of himselfe,
About the fourteenth year of his Reign, he published this Edict, That if any professed himself a Christian, he should not be admitted to any defence of himself,
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ANd there was a transmigration of the same Wolvish, Leopardine, Leonine spirit into Domitian the Emperour, who was the second Phaeton that set the Christian world on fire.
ANd there was a transmigration of the same Wolvish, Leopardine, Leonine Spirit into Domitian the Emperor, who was the second Phaeton that Set the Christian world on fire.
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He was the true heire of Neroes cruelty, saith Eusebius: yea, more cruell then Nero in this regard, that he fed his eyes by being a spectator of those wickednesses, which Nero onely commanded to be done:
He was the true heir of Neros cruelty, Says Eusebius: yea, more cruel then Nero in this regard, that he fed his eyes by being a spectator of those Wickednesses, which Nero only commanded to be done:
So Tacitus of him, and Iustin Martyr in his second Apology for Christians, hath the expresse forme of his inquisition, viz. that they should sweare to declare the truth,
So Tacitus of him, and Justin Martyr in his second Apology for Christians, hath the express Form of his inquisition, viz. that they should swear to declare the truth,
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What a proud stately Lyon was he, to command himself to be worshipped as God? What a Wolfe was he, to hunt S. Iohn to the Isle Patmos, after he had caused him to be thrown into a Caldron of scalding oyle, out of which he came onely anointed? What a Beare was he, to devoure Antipas that faithfull witnesse, Apoc. 2. Cletus Bishop of Rome,
What a proud stately lion was he, to command himself to be worshipped as God? What a Wolf was he, to hunt S. John to the Isle Patmos, After he had caused him to be thrown into a Caldron of scalding oil, out of which he Come only anointed? What a Bear was he, to devour Antipas that faithful witness, Apocalypse 2. Cletus Bishop of Rome,
& c? What a Leopard was he in being swift to shed blood, when he fell upon the whole family of David, in hatred to Christ, who was of that stock and linage? Lastly, nothing can be said more to declare what a ravenous beast he was, within the Sept of Christ,
& c? What a Leopard was he in being swift to shed blood, when he fell upon the Whole family of David, in hatred to christ, who was of that stock and lineage? Lastly, nothing can be said more to declare what a ravenous beast he was, within the Sept of christ,
then that now it was that there was erected an office of seven Scribes, or publique Notaries, who had the City of Rome divided among them into so many severall Wards,
then that now it was that there was erected an office of seven Scribes, or public Notaries, who had the city of Room divided among them into so many several Wards,
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before his Peeres and Nobles, he delivered a sword to the Prefect of the Pretorship, bidding him, if he were good, to use it for him; if evill, against him:
before his Peers and Nobles, he Delivered a sword to the Prefect of the Pretorship, bidding him, if he were good, to use it for him; if evil, against him:
and their garments like him that treadeth the wine-presse, Esay 63.2. who were cloathed with a vesture dipt in blood, Apoc. 19.13. Onely in generall let it be noted that Tiberianus his Prefect in Palestina enformed him that there could not be found Magistrates and Officers enow to take punishment on the Christians;
and their garments like him that treadeth the winepress, Isaiah 63.2. who were clothed with a vesture dipped in blood, Apocalypse 19.13. Only in general let it be noted that Tiberian his Prefect in Palestine informed him that there could not be found Magistrates and Officers enough to take punishment on the Christians;
and in the Epistles of Plinius secundus, his Vice-Roy, there are extant to this day, two famous and known Epistles , the one of Pliny to Trajan, to enform him of the innocent manners of Christians,
and in the Epistles of Pliny secundus, his Vice-Roy, there Are extant to this day, two famous and known Epistles, the one of pliny to Trajan, to inform him of the innocent manners of Christians,
THe fourth Persecution was a sore and long brunt, when the Wolves and Leopards &c. were those three Emperours, Elius Adrianus, Marcus Antonius Pius, and Marcus Aurelius Verus ;
THe fourth Persecution was a soar and long brunt, when the Wolves and Leopards etc. were those three emperors, Elius Adrianus, Marcus Antonius Pius, and Marcus Aurelius Verus;
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wherein the Church had no breathing for whole twenty yeares together; and now all went to the pot without respect of Sex, dignity, or number; not of Sex ;
wherein the Church had no breathing for Whole twenty Years together; and now all went to the pot without respect of Sex, dignity, or number; not of Sex;
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for the tender woman was no more favoured then stout-hearted men: Felicitas with her seven Sons, were all at once fellowes in martyrdome; not of dignity ;
for the tender woman was no more favoured then stouthearted men: Felicity with her seven Sons, were all At once Fellows in martyrdom; not of dignity;
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for now suffered such eminent and vertuous persons, as Photinus Bishop of Lions, Irenaeus, venerable Polycarpus Bishop of Smyrna, Iustin Martyr that great and noble Philosopher, and divers Bishops of Rome: these were ecclesiasticks;
for now suffered such eminent and virtuous Persons, as Photinus Bishop of Lions, Irnaeus, venerable Polycarp Bishop of Smyrna, Justin Martyr that great and noble Philosopher, and diverse Bishops of Room: these were ecclesiastics;
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and leave the government, for that so great multitudes of innocent persons were daylie drawne to the stake, through the clamours and envy of the vulgar, being guilty of nothing but a meere name and sect.
and leave the government, for that so great Multitudes of innocent Persons were daily drawn to the stake, through the clamours and envy of the Vulgar, being guilty of nothing but a mere name and sect.
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The Wolfe and Leopard &c. now was Severus the Emperour; an Emperour of his own name, as they jested upon him, Severe was his name, and severe his nature.
The Wolf and Leopard etc. now was Severus the Emperor; an Emperor of his own name, as they jested upon him, Severe was his name, and severe his nature.
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But nothing that can bee produced here, but is lesse then the testimony of the noble and learned Tertullian, who now wrote that famous Apologie of his to Scapula, in the behalfe of Christians.
But nothing that can be produced Here, but is less then the testimony of the noble and learned Tertullian, who now wrote that famous Apology of his to Scapula, in the behalf of Christians.
and that by divers and sundry kinds of death, in so much as now Orige• wrote a notable booke de Martyrio, to comfort the afflicted state of Christians.
and that by diverse and sundry Kinds of death, in so much as now Orige• wrote a notable book de Martyrdom, to Comfort the afflicted state of Christians.
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ANd now Decius took place upon the Stage to play the beast, in the seventh Persecution, wch hitherto is judged to bee the most cruell of all by farre, insomuch as many lapsed and apostatized from the faith, to the great both dishonour and disadvantage of the Religion:
ANd now Decius took place upon the Stage to play the beast, in the seventh Persecution, which hitherto is judged to be the most cruel of all by Far, insomuch as many lapsed and apostatized from the faith, to the great both dishonour and disadvantage of the Religion:
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for when hee saw Christ served in every place, and the fanes of the Heathen Gods to lye forlorne and neglected, hee threatned and menaced bitterly his Prefects,
for when he saw christ served in every place, and the fanes of the Heathen God's to lie forlorn and neglected, he threatened and menaced bitterly his Prefects,
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and Presidents, with all kindes of ignominies and tortures, if they did not forthwith compell the Christians to worship the Gods, whereupon they vyed cruelties,
and Presidents, with all Kinds of ignominies and tortures, if they did not forthwith compel the Christians to worship the God's, whereupon they vied cruelties,
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and S. Hierome complaines, that hee was the Christians crafty and subtile enemie, so wearying out their patience by tedious sufferances, that hee sought rather to kill their soules, then their bodies.
and S. Jerome complains, that he was the Christians crafty and subtle enemy, so wearying out their patience by tedious sufferances, that he sought rather to kill their Souls, then their bodies.
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and Cyprian Bishop of Carthage, &c. in it many were flead alive, and many for feare fled into desarts and caves, witnesseth S. Ierome in the life of Paul the Eremite.
and Cyprian Bishop of Carthage, etc. in it many were flayed alive, and many for Fear fled into deserts and caves, Witnesseth S. Jerome in the life of Paul the Eremite.
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Eusebius was an eye-witnesse of these things, who tels a most tragicall story hereof, how some were shaven, some racked, some whiped, some burned, some drowned, some beheaded, some hanged, some crucified, some famished, some pulled in pieces, without all respect of modesty, women were exposed naked to torture:
Eusebius was an eyewitness of these things, who tells a most tragical story hereof, how Some were shaved, Some racked, Some whipped, Some burned, Some drowned, Some beheaded, Some hanged, Some Crucified, Some famished, Some pulled in Pieces, without all respect of modesty, women were exposed naked to torture:
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others anointed with scalding lead, others with hot water, others given for meat to the beasts of the field, others to fish of the Sea, others had sharp needles thrust under their nailes, others tyed to stakes and trees,
Others anointed with scalding led, Others with hight water, Others given for meat to the beasts of the field, Others to Fish of the Sea, Others had sharp needles thrust under their nails, Others tied to stakes and trees,
and commanded others to nick-name them Galileans, restored the Temple to the Jewes to despight the Christians, appointed some to be torne in pieces with horses, caused the bellies of Women and Virgins to bee ript up, filled with oates and barly,
and commanded Others to nickname them Galileans, restored the Temple to the Jews to despite the Christians, appointed Some to be torn in Pieces with Horses, caused the bellies of Women and Virgins to be ripped up, filled with oats and Barley,
And, if enquiry were made lower, have there not beene, are there not now, as very Wolves and Leopards as these? what was Bonner and Gardiner in Queene Maries dayes? what was H. 8. of whom a Cabala or tradition goes, that on his death-bed, he confessed, hee had never spared man in his wrath,
And, if enquiry were made lower, have there not been, Are there not now, as very Wolves and Leopards as these? what was Bonner and Gardener in Queen Mary's days? what was H. 8. of whom a Cabala or tradition Goes, that on his deathbed, he confessed, he had never spared man in his wrath,
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nor woman in his lust? what was Charles the fift, who was guilty of the blood of 50000. Protestants whilst he was in the low Countries? what was the Duke of Alva, who destroyed 18000. Protestants in Belgia, in sixe yeares time only? what was the incendiary of the Massacre in France, August the sixt, Anno 1572. when in one night there were ten thousand Protestants butchered with wicked and cruell hands? what a kennell of these Wolves, Leopards, &c. was there in France, where one hundred and forty thousand were thus served, in the space of two and twenty yeares , beginning the accompt at the yeare of the last patience of the Saints, 1564? And lastly, that it may appeare indeed, what bloud-hounds the Papists are, what a Shamble their Church is, consult• grand Witnesse of their own, greater then exception, Antonius Ciccarell• ▪ who continueth on the history of Platina ;
nor woman in his lust? what was Charles the fift, who was guilty of the blood of 50000. Protestants while he was in the low Countries? what was the Duke of Alva, who destroyed 18000. Protestants in Belgium, in sixe Years time only? what was the incendiary of the Massacre in France, August the sixt, Anno 1572. when in one night there were ten thousand Protestants butchered with wicked and cruel hands? what a kennel of these Wolves, Leopards, etc. was there in France, where one hundred and forty thousand were thus served, in the Molle of two and twenty Years, beginning the account At the year of the last patience of the Saints, 1564? And lastly, that it may appear indeed, what bloodhounds the Papists Are, what a Shamble their Church is, consult• grand Witness of their own, greater then exception, Antonius Ciccarell• ▪ who Continueth on the history of Platina;
he in the life of Pope Gregory the thirteenth of that name, relateth that the Embassador of the King of France, in an Embassy to the said Pope, the better to ingratiate his Master with his holinesse, told him, that from the death of the Admirall, in fourteen yeares, there had been put to death in France,
he in the life of Pope Gregory the thirteenth of that name, relateth that the Ambassador of the King of France, in an Embassy to the said Pope, the better to ingratiate his Master with his holiness, told him, that from the death of the Admiral, in fourteen Years, there had been put to death in France,
And, all doubt removed, if we had but Stephens eyes to see heaven open, and behold first all the Martyrs of the old Testament, from the blood of Abel, to the blood of Zacharias ;
And, all doubt removed, if we had but Stephen's eyes to see heaven open, and behold First all the Martyrs of the old Testament, from the blood of Abel, to the blood of Zacharias;
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and then all the Martyrs of the new Testament, from the blood of the Proto-Martyr Stephen, to the blood of him or her, who lastly suffered, it may be yesterday,
and then all the Martyrs of the new Testament, from the blood of the Proto-Martyr Stephen, to the blood of him or her, who lastly suffered, it may be yesterday,
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as well as in life or limme, (for it is a ruled case, that a man may be a Martyr without sword or fire) then, I say, what a goodly troop of red-coated Souldiers would they be? how infinitely beyond the stupendious Armies of Xerxes or Semiramis? Who would not ask after them, Who are these that come out of Edom with their garments red? But it may be thought, I follow the chase after these beasts too hot, and too farre;
as well as in life or limb, (for it is a ruled case, that a man may be a Martyr without sword or fire) then, I say, what a goodly troop of red-coated Soldiers would they be? how infinitely beyond the stupendious Armies of Xerxes or Semiramis? Who would not ask After them, Who Are these that come out of Edom with their garments read? But it may be Thought, I follow the chase After these beasts too hight, and too Far;
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THe clew or thred to guide the Application of this point, must be that Text of S. Paul to Timothy, 2 Ep. Chap. 3. ver. 16. All Scripture is profitable for 1 Doctrine,
THe clew or thread to guide the Application of this point, must be that Text of S. Paul to Timothy, 2 Epistle Chap. 3. ver. 16. All Scripture is profitable for 1 Doctrine,
for 2 Reproof, for 3 Correction, for 4 Instruction, &c; together with that other, Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever is written, is written for our learning, that we through patience, and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
for 2 Reproof, for 3 Correction, for 4 Instruction, etc.; together with that other, Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever is written, is written for our learning, that we through patience, and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
They may be resembled unto the five stones that David gathered up, when he went with his sling against Goliah. And if a Preacher could but sling them with that vigour and strength that he did, (for it was not Davids sling,
They may be resembled unto the five stones that David gathered up, when he went with his sling against Goliath. And if a Preacher could but sling them with that vigour and strength that he did, (for it was not Davids sling,
but his arme, nor Scanderbegs sword, but his force ▪ which were so considerable) and then with the dexterity of the men of Gibeah, who threw stones at an haires-breadth, Iudges 20.16. surely he would make the greatest opposite either to the Theory, or Practick of Divinity, to stagger and fall down;
but his arm, nor Scanderbegs sword, but his force ▪ which were so considerable) and then with the dexterity of the men of Gibeah, who threw stones At an hair's-breadth, Judges 20.16. surely he would make the greatest opposite either to the Theory, or Practic of Divinity, to stagger and fallen down;
that Christ should both be as loving an husband to his Spouse, as Elkanah was to Hanna, and yet Vir sanguinum, a bloody husband too, as Zippora called Moses ;
that christ should both be as loving an husband to his Spouse, as Elkanah was to Hannah, and yet Vir Sanguinum, a bloody husband too, as Zipporah called Moses;
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that it should be asked of Gods deerest servants, Who are these who come out of Edom with their garments red? Lastly, that he whose wayes are alwaies equall, whose actions are exactly commensurate with equity and justice, who laies judgmēt to the line,
that it should be asked of God's dearest Servants, Who Are these who come out of Edom with their garments read? Lastly, that he whose ways Are always equal, whose actions Are exactly commensurate with equity and Justice, who lays judgement to the line,
and righteousnesse to the plumb-line, should thus let loose the chaine, and turne such Wolves upon his Lambes, such Leopards upon his Kids, &c. as if his Church were rather a kennell, then a fold.
and righteousness to the plumb-line, should thus let lose the chain, and turn such Wolves upon his Lambs, such Leopards upon his Kids, etc. as if his Church were rather a kennel, then a fold.
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and to prepare our soules against whatsoever the day may bring forth, I will make the more exact disquisition and inquiry into the reasons and grounds hereof.
and to prepare our Souls against whatsoever the day may bring forth, I will make the more exact disquisition and inquiry into the Reasons and grounds hereof.
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And first, let it be considered, that it is none other thing then Christ hath foretold and forewarned his Church of, that they must be as sheep among wolves, that they must bee as sheepe to the slaughter, that they must bee hated of all men for his names sake, that in the world they should have tribulation, that the time should come, that in killing them men should thinke they did God good service, and the like:
And First, let it be considered, that it is none other thing then christ hath foretold and forewarned his Church of, that they must be as sheep among wolves, that they must be as sheep to the slaughter, that they must be hated of all men for his names sake, that in the world they should have tribulation, that the time should come, that in killing them men should think they did God good service, and the like:
Answ. Perhaps so indeed, and perhaps otherwise, but by that path, their Crowne of glory had neither beene so 1 certaine, nor so 2 soone, nor so 3 waighty; not so certaine ;
Answer Perhaps so indeed, and perhaps otherwise, but by that path, their Crown of glory had neither been so 1 certain, nor so 2 soon, nor so 3 weighty; not so certain;
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and in the hot sun-shine of prosperity have ungirt and cast off that cloake which the winde of adversity would have caused them gather close unto their breast? Not so soone neither;
and in the hight sunshine of Prosperity have ungirt and cast off that cloak which the wind of adversity would have caused them gather close unto their breast? Not so soon neither;
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and therefore to be crowned with Martyrdome, is the ecclesiasticall forme of speaking, and S. Steven the Protomartyre of the New Testament had to his name,
and Therefore to be crowned with Martyrdom, is the ecclesiastical Form of speaking, and S. Steven the Protomartyr of the New Testament had to his name,
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or with it? hath any man greater love then this, to deny himselfe, and lay downe his fame, his riches, his life for his friend? Oh how doth it cry up Christ, in the world, that he hath such servants,
or with it? hath any man greater love then this, to deny himself, and lay down his fame, his riches, his life for his friend? O how does it cry up christ, in the world, that he hath such Servants,
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Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? When Zacharias, the last Martyr of the Old Testament, was slaine betweene the Temple and the Altar, he dying said, The Lord shall looke upon it,
Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? When Zacharias, the last Martyr of the Old Testament, was slain between the Temple and the Altar, he dying said, The Lord shall look upon it,
The erring and Judaizing Christians here are the Millenaries, a sect of learned, and criticall Christians, who expect in the last thousand yeares of the Church, the cream of all militant perfection, and excellency of manners;
The erring and Judaizing Christians Here Are the Millennials, a sect of learned, and critical Christians, who expect in the last thousand Years of the Church, the cream of all militant perfection, and excellency of manners;
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and that all sowernesse amongst Christians shall be absorpt of Charity, and the discords of their dispositions shall be tuned up to so sweet an unison,
and that all sourness among Christians shall be absorbed of Charity, and the discords of their dispositions shall be tuned up to so sweet an unison,
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and animadvert him for it, and not Lactantius onely, but very many of good name, in divers ages of the Church, being taken (it seemes) partly with the probabilitie of the text, Apoc. 20.2.
and animadvert him for it, and not Lactantius only, but very many of good name, in diverse ages of the Church, being taken (it seems) partly with the probability of the text, Apocalypse 20.2.
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Satan was to bee bound up a thousand yeeres, and partly with the authority and magistrality of the first assertor of it, Papias Bishop of Hierapolis, a man of that sanctity,
Satan was to be bound up a thousand Years, and partly with the Authority and magistrality of the First assertor of it, Papias Bishop of Hierapolis, a man of that sanctity,
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They are dead tenets, and opinions, and we will not do with them, as Saul, and the Witch with Samuel, call them up from their dorters againe. 3. The use of Correction.
They Are dead tenets, and opinions, and we will not do with them, as Saul, and the Witch with Samuel, call them up from their Dorters again. 3. The use of Correction.
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He is militantly triumphant in these dayes, that would not be NONLATINALPHABET, some great one. Too much of the Aspe i• our venomous and scalding words, which burne like coals of Juniper.
He is militantly triumphant in these days, that would not be, Some great one. Too much of the Asp i• our venomous and scalding words, which burn like coals of Juniper.
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and to fall upon the practise of thorough-mortification, not giving over till we be gentle, and innocent as Lambes, Kiddes, Children, &c. 4. The use of Instruction.
and to fallen upon the practice of thorough-mortification, not giving over till we be gentle, and innocent as Lambs, Kids, Children, etc. 4. The use of Instruction.
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nor distresse our selves with bootlesse problemes, Why God should let loose Wolves, and Lyons, and Beares into the very fold of his Church, among his Lambs and Kids;
nor distress our selves with bootless problems, Why God should let lose Wolves, and Lyons, and Bears into the very fold of his Church, among his Lambs and Kids;
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That we shall tread upon the Adder and Basilisk, Psal. 91.13. That he will make a covenant betwixt us and the beasts of the field, Iob 5.23. That we shall stop the mouthes of Lyons, Heb. 11.33. These and the like are temporall promises;
That we shall tread upon the Adder and Basilisk, Psalm 91.13. That he will make a Covenant betwixt us and the beasts of the field, Job 5.23. That we shall stop the mouths of Lyons, Hebrew 11.33. These and the like Are temporal promises;
These Nimrodians are but what they are, and what they will be unlesse God change them, that is, Wolves and Beares, &c. and for the Church it is profitable to melt away her drosse, and purge away her tin;
These Nimrodians Are but what they Are, and what they will be unless God change them, that is, Wolves and Bears, etc. and for the Church it is profitable to melt away her dross, and purge away her tin;
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and therefore Cyprian in his Book De lapsis, observes that the seventh Persecution, under Decius, was justly inflicted by God, to reforme the depraved manners of the Christians.
and Therefore Cyprian in his Book De Lapsis, observes that the seventh Persecution, under Decius, was justly inflicted by God, to reform the depraved manners of the Christians.
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Thirdly, if Gods providence have cast thee with Daniel into a denne of Lyons, so as thou maiest take into thy mouth Davids complaint, My soule is among Lyons ;
Thirdly, if God's providence have cast thee with daniel into a den of Lyons, so as thou Mayest take into thy Mouth Davids complaint, My soul is among Lyons;
The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous shall run unto it and be safe, Prov. 18.10. A Sparrow pursued by an Hawk, fled into the bosome of Xenocrates, which he refused to put out againe, saying, It was a dishonest thing to betray a guest.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous shall run unto it and be safe, Curae 18.10. A Sparrow pursued by an Hawk, fled into the bosom of Xenocrates, which he refused to put out again, saying, It was a dishonest thing to betray a guest.
that it be the will of God, thou suffer from these beasts, be lacerated and torn with these Bears and Wolves, devoured by these Lyons, poysoned by these Aspes, stung by these Cockatrices;
that it be the will of God, thou suffer from these beasts, be lacerated and torn with these Bears and Wolves, devoured by these Lyons, poisoned by these Asps, stung by these Cockatrices;
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But that which falls most fit and opposite here, is the last words of Ignatius, who when he was throwne to the wilde beasts to be devoured, (for that was his kind of Martyrdome) meekly concluded thus:
But that which falls most fit and opposite Here, is the last words of Ignatius, who when he was thrown to the wild beasts to be devoured, (for that was his kind of Martyrdom) meekly concluded thus:
A venerable old man, walking the streets of Alexandria, in time of Persecution, upon notice given that he was a Christian, is suddenly enclosed by an unruly company of Idolaters, who after all manner of despightfull usage, both in words and deeds, began joyntly with much scorn, to demand of him, what great miracles hath this Christ of thine done, whom thou makest to be God? To whom the blessed Saint made ready and chearfull answer;
A venerable old man, walking the streets of Alexandria, in time of Persecution, upon notice given that he was a Christian, is suddenly enclosed by an unruly company of Idolaters, who After all manner of despiteful usage, both in words and Deeds, began jointly with much scorn, to demand of him, what great Miracles hath this christ of thine done, whom thou Makest to be God? To whom the blessed Saint made ready and cheerful answer;
If she will stone me, I remember Stephen: If she will take mine head, I remember Iohn Baptist: If she will throw me to the Lyons, I remember Daniel: If she will take my goods, let her take them;
If she will stone me, I Remember Stephen: If she will take mine head, I Remember John Baptist: If she will throw me to the Lyons, I Remember daniel: If she will take my goods, let her take them;
IN the former Sermon, was onely prosecuted the first of those three parts, into which the Text was divided, which was the pursuit and hunting of the seven nocent, and harmefull creatures;
IN the former Sermon, was only prosecuted the First of those three parts, into which the Text was divided, which was the pursuit and hunting of the seven nocent, and harmful creatures;
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wherein (in some sense) wee may be termed with Nimrod, mighty hunters before the Lord, so to dare to hold a Wolfe by the eares, to wash a Leopards spots, to take a Lions whelp by the beard, a Beare by the tooth, a Lion by the paw,
wherein (in Some sense) we may be termed with Nimrod, mighty Hunters before the Lord, so to Dare to hold a Wolf by the ears, to wash a Leopards spots, to take a Lions whelp by the beard, a Bear by the tooth, a lion by the paw,
The second part of the Text, now to be handled, are the parties innocent, and injuried, which are enumerated to be seven also, that so the one might hold proportion in number, with the other;
The second part of the Text, now to be handled, Are the parties innocent, and injuried, which Are enumerated to be seven also, that so the one might hold proportion in number, with the other;
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and of these seven creatures, sixe of them are beasts, as well as the former; but then they are not Evill beasts, as before was quoted out of Tit. 1.12. they are such beasts as are in league with man, Iob 5.23.
and of these seven creatures, sixe of them Are beasts, as well as the former; but then they Are not Evil beasts, as before was quoted out of Tit. 1.12. they Are such beasts as Are in league with man, Job 5.23.
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and whereunto man may bee set to schoole, to learne charity and civility, and meekenesse, and patience, and innocency, and obedience, and peace, and the like.
and whereunto man may be Set to school, to Learn charity and civility, and meekness, and patience, and innocency, and Obedience, and peace, and the like.
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The first is the Lambe, a most meeke, and harmlesse creature; therefore the phrase of the Old Testament is, a Lambe without blemish, Exod. 12.5. and of the New Testamēt, an immaculate Lamb, 1 Pet. 1.19. A Lambe was the type of Christ, under the Law:
The First is the Lamb, a most meek, and harmless creature; Therefore the phrase of the Old Testament is, a Lamb without blemish, Exod 12.5. and of the New Testament, an immaculate Lamb, 1 Pet. 1.19. A Lamb was the type of christ, under the Law:
So were all the Apostles of Christ, Lambes too, Behold I send you forth, as Lambes among Wolves, Luke 10.3. and not they onely, but all the servants of Christ, unto the end of the end of the world, are Lambs;
So were all the Apostles of christ, Lambs too, Behold I send you forth, as Lambs among Wolves, Lycia 10.3. and not they only, but all the Servants of christ, unto the end of the end of the world, Are Lambs;
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or from the Goats, Exod. 12.5. acceptable to Angels for a present, being both Gideons present, Iudg. 6.19. and Manoahs, Iudg. 13.19. acceptable to man for meate, which was the ground of the thrifty sons complaint, Thou never gavest me a Kid, to entertaine my friends, Luke 15.28.
or from the Goats, Exod 12.5. acceptable to Angels for a present, being both Gideons present, Judges 6.19. and Manoahs, Judges 13.19. acceptable to man for meat, which was the ground of the thrifty Sons complaint, Thou never Gavest me a Kid, to entertain my Friends, Lycia 15.28.
Yea in our spirituall sacrifices, he requires Vitulos labiorum, The calves of the lips, Hos. 14.3. to entertaine God? Yea sufficient to be a God, some have thought.
Yea in our spiritual Sacrifices, he requires Vitulos Labiorum, The calves of the lips, Hos. 14.3. to entertain God? Yea sufficient to be a God, Some have Thought.
it followes well the Calfe, (the third of these) for they are put together, both Ier. 46. and Luke 15. thrice in that Chapter mention is made of the fat Calfe.
it follows well the Calf, (the third of these) for they Are put together, both Jeremiah 46. and Lycia 15. thrice in that Chapter mention is made of the fat Calf.
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it is part of the description of a lucky, and prosperous man, that his Cow calveth, Iob 21.10. and, in that grand, and noone-day Prophecy of Christ, which is in the seventh of Esay, it is said, A man shall nourish a young Cow, &c. and for the abundance of milke thereof shall eate butter.
it is part of the description of a lucky, and prosperous man, that his Cow calveth, Job 21.10. and, in that grand, and noonday Prophecy of christ, which is in the seventh of Isaiah, it is said, A man shall nourish a young Cow, etc. and for the abundance of milk thereof shall eat butter.
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Indeed there is, in Moses his Law, an Oxe to bee stoned to death, and his flesh not to bee eaten, Exod. 21. but that was Bos ▪ cornupeta, a pushing Oxe;
Indeed there is, in Moses his Law, an Ox to be stoned to death, and his Flesh not to be eaten, Exod 21. but that was Bos ▪ cornupeta, a pushing Ox;
hee treadeth out the Corne, 1 Cor. 9.9. Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane, but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe, Prov. 14.4. and this excellency is peculiar to the Oxe, that the more weary he is, the more strong doth he fixe his footings.
he treadeth out the Corn, 1 Cor. 9.9. Where no Oxen Are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the Ox, Curae 14.4. and this excellency is peculiar to the Ox, that the more weary he is, the more strong does he fix his footing's.
Our Saviour else wrote worse Hieroglyphicks then Pierius, who both Matth. cap. 18. & 19. sets up little children as looking-glasses of grace to dresse our selves in:
Our Saviour Else wrote Worse Hieroglyphics then Pierius, who both Matthew cap. 18. & 19. sets up little children as Looking-glasses of grace to dress our selves in:
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Religion charactereth it selfe upon the regenerate soule in innocency, and patience, &c. Or thus: The doctrine of the Gospell, sincerely obeyed, first Christianizeth men, and then civilizeth them. Or thus:
Religion charactereth it self upon the regenerate soul in innocency, and patience, etc. Or thus: The Doctrine of the Gospel, sincerely obeyed, First Christianizeth men, and then civilizeth them. Or thus:
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Sanctification trulie wrought in the heart layeth aside the rapacity of the Wolfe, the spots of the Leopard, the lurking of the Lions whelp, the cruelty of the Beare, the roaring of the Lion, the poyson and calumny of the Aspe, the sting of the Cockatrice;
Sanctification truly wrought in the heart Layeth aside the rapacity of the Wolf, the spots of the Leopard, the lurking of the Lions whelp, the cruelty of the Bear, the roaring of the lion, the poison and calumny of the Asp, the sting of the Cockatrice;
and on the contrary, it degrees into the soule the immaculatenesse of the Lambe, the innocency of the Kid, the humility of the Calfe, the nutriment and sustentation of the fatling, the milkie fruitfulnesse of the Cow, the labour,
and on the contrary, it Degrees into the soul the immaculateness of the Lamb, the innocency of the Kid, the humility of the Calf, the nutriment and sustentation of the fatling, the milky fruitfulness of the Cow, the labour,
How innocent a Lambe Abel was, and how cruell a Wolfe his brother Caine was, heare Saint Iohn speake, 1 Epist. 3. chap. 12. verse. Caine was of that wicked one, and slew his brother:
How innocent a Lamb Abel was, and how cruel a Wolf his brother Cain was, hear Saint John speak, 1 Epistle 3. chap. 12. verse. Cain was of that wicked one, and slew his brother:
And for the other, Zacharias, how meeke a Lambe was hee, who when hee was stoned to death, said no more but this, The Lord will looke upon it, and require it.
And for the other, Zacharias, how meek a Lamb was he, who when he was stoned to death, said no more but this, The Lord will look upon it, and require it.
As first he was a Wolf, for he was his Fathers Benjamin, being his naturall and begotten son, worth ten thousand of us, who are onely his adopted sons;
As First he was a Wolf, for he was his Father's Benjamin, being his natural and begotten son, worth ten thousand of us, who Are only his adopted Sons;
Fiftly, a Cow, the red Cow under the law; not the type, but the antitype, Heb. 9.13. Sixtly, an Oxe, but according to Solomons phrase, Prov. 7.22. As Oxe to the slaughter.
Fifty, a Cow, the read Cow under the law; not the type, but the antitype, Hebrew 9.13. Sixty, an Ox, but according to Solomons phrase, Curae 7.22. As Ox to the slaughter.
for when Augustus Caesar was at the cost of an Hecatomb at Delphos, to know who should succeed him in the Empire, the Oracle at last answered, An Hebrew boy, &c. whereupon presently he returned to Rome,
for when Augustus Caesar was At the cost of an Hecatomb At Delphos, to know who should succeed him in the Empire, the Oracle At last answered, an Hebrew boy, etc. whereupon presently he returned to Room,
Next after our guide-starre, let us bring on the stage the foure Euangelists, the foure trumpets of God, to blow abroad the gratefull fame of a Saviour, the foure Steeds or Palfries to carry the Son of righteousnesse about the world,
Next After our guide-star, let us bring on the stage the foure Evangelists, the foure trumpets of God, to blow abroad the grateful fame of a Saviour, the foure Steeds or Palfreys to carry the Son of righteousness about the world,
S. Mark, the epitomizer of S. Matthew, after he had played the fat Calfe in feeding the Church, the Cow in nourishing it with the sincere milk of the word, the Oxe in treading out the corne of the bread of life,
S. Mark, the epitomizer of S. Matthew, After he had played the fat Calf in feeding the Church, the Cow in nourishing it with the sincere milk of the word, the Ox in treading out the corn of the bred of life,
and being the first that constituted a Church in Alexandria; he lastly was a slaughter-Lamb also, for being bound with cords, hurryed through sharp stones,
and being the First that constituted a Church in Alexandria; he lastly was a slaughter-Lamb also, for being bound with cords, hurried through sharp stones,
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that he did mow and low the Gospel abroad over all the world, as Albertus Magnus spoke of Aquinas, who for his naturall silence and taciturnity was called bos mutus, a dumbe Oxe;
that he did mow and low the Gospel abroad over all the world, as Albert Magnus spoke of Aquinas, who for his natural silence and taciturnity was called bos Mutus, a dumb Ox;
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S. Iohn, lastly, having written his Eagle sighted Gospel, and towred aloft into the highest mysteries of Divinity, seene and written his Divine Revelations, founded and governed all the Churches of Asia, suffered casting into a hot Caldron of oyle, banishment into Pathmos,
S. John, lastly, having written his Eagl sighted Gospel, and towered aloft into the highest Mysteres of Divinity, seen and written his Divine Revelations, founded and governed all the Churches of Asia, suffered casting into a hight Caldron of oil, banishment into Patmos,
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and was a Martyr in will, though not in deed, being spent with old age, died in his second childhood at Ephesus, preaching love and charity, threescore and eight yeares after the passion of his Lord, and Master :
and was a Martyr in will, though not in deed, being spent with old age, died in his second childhood At Ephesus, preaching love and charity, threescore and eight Years After the passion of his Lord, and Master:
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whether in their lives they were not innocent as sucking children, and in their deaths, As the sheepe before the Shearer? Before the Shearer? Nay that was not all, to be shorn onely, they were oves occisionis withall, sheepe for the slaughter: they light of such Wolves as did not tondere, but deglubere, not fleece them onely, but devoure them also.
whither in their lives they were not innocent as sucking children, and in their death's, As the sheep before the Shearer? Before the Shearer? Nay that was not all, to be shorn only, they were Owes occisionis withal, sheep for the slaughter: they Light of such Wolves as did not tondere, but Deglubere, not fleece them only, but devour them also.
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and Bythinia, unto the Euxine Sea, &c. and having finished his course, he was lastly, apprehended by Aegeas the Proconsull, shut up in Prison, grievously whipped and beaten, crucified upon an Olive tree, where he hung two dayes Euangelizing to the people .
and Bithynia, unto the Euxine Sea, etc. and having finished his course, he was lastly, apprehended by Ageas the Proconsul, shut up in Prison, grievously whipped and beaten, Crucified upon an Olive tree, where he hung two days Evangelizing to the people.
and Brachmans, and lastly comming into India, after he had there also thrust in the tender plants of Christian Religion, was by the Kings command, thrust through with darts.
and Brachmans, and lastly coming into India, After he had there also thrust in the tender plants of Christian Religion, was by the Kings command, thrust through with darts.
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Simon the Canaanite fellow-Martyr, as well as fellow-Apostle with Thaddeus, after he had brought the glad tidings of salvation into India, and entred Persia, together with Thaddeus, having by their joynt endeavours brought an innumerable company of soules, to subject their necks to the yoak of Christ, both together received the crowne of Martyrdome.
Simon the Canaanite fellow-Martyr, as well as fellow-Apostle with Thaddeus, After he had brought the glad tidings of salvation into India, and entered Persiam, together with Thaddeus, having by their joint endeavours brought an innumerable company of Souls, to Subject their necks to the yoke of christ, both together received the crown of Martyrdom.
Matthias, elected into the roome of Iudas Iscariot, having promulgated the Gospel in Judea, and Ethiopia, was served like the rest, Martyred by the Axe or Hatchet.
Matthias, elected into the room of Iudas Iscariot, having promulgated the Gospel in Judea, and Ethiopia, was served like the rest, Martyred by the Axe or Hatchet.
and both by preaching, and writing, giving so much milk, that he may be resembled to the Cow, in the seventh of Esay, which was so fruitfull at the Paile, that for the abundance of milk she did give, the owner might eate butter.
and both by preaching, and writing, giving so much milk, that he may be resembled to the Cow, in the seventh of Isaiah, which was so fruitful At the Pail, that for the abundance of milk she did give, the owner might eat butter.
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Thus we have seene not one of the foure Euangelists, not one Apostle, (Saint Iohns miraculous deliverance onely excepted) went to their graves, Sicca morte, with a dry winding-sheet.
Thus we have seen not one of the foure Evangelists, not one Apostle, (Saint Iohns miraculous deliverance only excepted) went to their graves, Sicca morte, with a dry winding-sheet.
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Thorough faith they subdued kingdomes, wrought righteousnesse, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of the fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakenesse were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens, women received their dead raised to life againe, others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtaine a better resurrection.
through faith they subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of the fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens, women received their dead raised to life again, Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.
They were stoned, they were sawne asunder, were tempted, were slaine with the sword, they wandered about in sheepe skins and goate skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword, they wandered about in sheep skins and goat skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
And here againe takes place fitly the Certificate of Graninianus, the Emperour Adrian his Proconsull in Asia, that the Christians were persecuted and killed, without any fault at all, being guilty onely of a name, and sect.
And Here again Takes place fitly the Certificate of Graninianus, the Emperor Adrian his Proconsul in Asia, that the Christians were persecuted and killed, without any fault At all, being guilty only of a name, and sect.
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not onely from their friends, as Origen against Celsus, Tertullian to Scapula, &c. but even their enemies being Judges, such as Porphyrie, Iulian, the Sibylls, the Oracles, &c. That they were temperate, chast, peaceable, farre more vertuous livers then the Philosophers of the Gentiles;
not only from their Friends, as Origen against Celsus, Tertullian to Scapula, etc. but even their enemies being Judges, such as Porphyry, Iulian, the Sibyl's, the Oracles, etc. That they were temperate, chaste, peaceable, Far more virtuous livers then the Philosophers of the Gentiles;
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That they would not lye, that they abhorred Theaters, and publique spectacles, especially of blood; that they were kind, liberall, mercifull, especially to such as were in bonds for Christ;
That they would not lie, that they abhorred Theaters, and public spectacles, especially of blood; that they were kind, liberal, merciful, especially to such as were in bonds for christ;
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2. In and at their deaths. What meeke Lambs, and innocent Babes there too! wee cannot say of them as Samuel to Saul, What meaneth this bleating of Sheepe,
2. In and At their death's. What meek Lambs, and innocent Babes there too! we cannot say of them as Samuel to Saul, What means this bleating of Sheep,
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and lowing of Oxen? No; the Saints in their most unjust sufferings, and undeserved deaths have not beene bleating sheepe, but dumb Lambs, Esay 53.7. not lowing Oxen, but m••e Oxen, as Aquinas before mentioned.
and lowing of Oxen? No; the Saints in their most unjust sufferings, and undeserved death's have not been bleating sheep, but dumb Lambs, Isaiah 53.7. not lowing Oxen, but m••e Oxen, as Aquinas before mentioned.
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or a Sugar-plumbe in their mouth, that is, with a word of piety, (as Nazianzene testifieth S. Basil did) both to sweeten the sorrowes of death to themselves,
or a Sugar-plumb in their Mouth, that is, with a word of piety, (as Nazianzene Testifieth S. Basil did) both to sweeten the sorrows of death to themselves,
Next him, let us make mention of Polycarpus, Bishop of Smirna, and some say that Individuall Angel of the Church of Smirna, whereunto the second of those seven Asiatique Epistles are written.
Next him, let us make mention of Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, and Some say that Individu Angel of the Church of Smyrna, whereunto the second of those seven Asiatic Epistles Are written.
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He when the cursed Proconsull tempted him to deny Christ, and hee should save his life, answered meekely as a Lamb, I have served Christ these fourescore and six yeares,
He when the cursed Proconsul tempted him to deny christ, and he should save his life, answered meekly as a Lamb, I have served christ these fourescore and six Years,
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and Senatour of Carthage, before he was by publique applause elected Bishop, hee suffered banishment, and the next yeare martyrdome about 260. years after Christ:
and Senator of Carthage, before he was by public applause elected Bishop, he suffered banishment, and the next year martyrdom about 260. Years After christ:
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when hee came to the block, hee gave his heads-man 20. pieces of Gold, and dyed also meeke as a Lamb or Kid, with these words in his mouth, God be thanked for vouchsafing my soule this Gaole-delivery out of the dungeon of my body.
when he Come to the block, he gave his headsman 20. Pieces of Gold, and died also meek as a Lamb or Kid, with these words in his Mouth, God be thanked for vouchsafing my soul this Gaol delivery out of the dungeon of my body.
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when hee was fastened to his bed, that for the publique good of the Church, he would seeke by his prayers to obtaine of God, the prolongation of his owne life.
when he was fastened to his Bed, that for the public good of the Church, he would seek by his Prayers to obtain of God, the prolongation of his own life.
Did hee not herein, though he were the great Shepheard of Millane, speake like a Lamb? a speech onely worthy of S. Ambrose, and so gnomicall and waighty, that S. Augustin highly commends it.
Did he not herein, though he were the great Shepherd of Milan, speak like a Lamb? a speech only worthy of S. Ambrose, and so gnomical and weighty, that S. Augustin highly commends it.
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Queene Elizabeth of famous memory, who, like another Deborah, judged this Israel forty yeares, and that so happilie, that even the French Historian saith, shee proved thereby to the world that a Woman might governe as well as any man:
Queen Elizabeth of famous memory, who, like Another Deborah, judged this Israel forty Years, and that so happily, that even the French Historian Says, she proved thereby to the world that a Woman might govern as well as any man:
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when in her Sisters quinquennium, shee was one day apprehended, to bee carryed shee knew not whither, seeing some of her servants standing aloofe off, shee said no more,
when in her Sisters quinquennium, she was one day apprehended, to be carried she knew not whither, seeing Some of her Servants standing aloof off, she said no more,
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and two Divines, the Bishop of Chester, and Mr. Leigh his own Chaplaine, said to one of his Physitians the day before he died, I know for a certainty, I must now die,
and two Divines, the Bishop of Chester, and Mr. Leigh his own Chaplain, said to one of his Physicians the day before he died, I know for a certainty, I must now die,
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nor grace, Elizabeth Folks, who alluding to the Text, 1 Cor. 13. last verse, when her soule was ready to take flight out of her body, concluded her mortality with these words, Now farewell faith, farewell hope, and welcome charity.
nor grace, Elizabeth Folks, who alluding to the Text, 1 Cor. 13. last verse, when her soul was ready to take flight out of her body, concluded her mortality with these words, Now farewell faith, farewell hope, and welcome charity.
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and goad in the minde of the pious Auditor, or Reader, they must frequent the house of mourning, especially when the Christian decumbent growes near to the grave, and his life to the Sepulchre,
and goad in the mind of the pious Auditor, or Reader, they must frequent the house of mourning, especially when the Christian decumbent grows near to the grave, and his life to the Sepulchre,
The Wolf shall dwell with the Lambe, and the Leopard shall lie downe with the Kidde, &c. Loe there Christ sanctifying us by the imparting of inherent righteousnesse;
The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid, etc. Loe there christ sanctifying us by the imparting of inherent righteousness;
it is of brave significancy to expresse, the bleaching, whitening, alablastering, cleansing quality of Christs blood, the sanctification of true justification, that the red scarlet lace of Christs blood, must be entortled and interwoven into a bracelet, with a white silken thred of holinesse and regeneration;
it is of brave significancy to express, the bleaching, whitening, alablastering, cleansing quality of Christ blood, the sanctification of true justification, that the read scarlet lace of Christ blood, must be entortled and interwoven into a bracelet, with a white silken thread of holiness and regeneration;
or that it must tie about the bunch of hyssope, which to be of a cleansing nature is implied by that of David in the chiefe of his Penitentialls, Wash mee with hyssope, &c.
or that it must tie about the bunch of hyssop, which to be of a cleansing nature is implied by that of David in the chief of his Penitentials, Wash me with hyssop, etc.
if we be Christs, we will crucifie all those sensitive, irrationall, heady, impetuous natures of the Wolfe, Beare, Lyon, &c. and get formed in us the innocency of the Lambe, Kid, Calfe,
if we be Christ, we will crucify all those sensitive, irrational, heady, impetuous nature's of the Wolf, Bear, lion, etc. and get formed in us the innocency of the Lamb, Kid, Calf,
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NOw secondly for the Elench, and use of improofe, it shews what Paradoxes, and meere lyes in divinity, those Satanized proverbs of the world are, which the wise men of the world (forsooth) cry up as Maximes of Prudence, Oracles of State, principles fit to come out of the Schoole of the wisest Masters:
NOw secondly for the Elench, and use of improof, it shows what Paradoxes, and mere lies in divinity, those Satanized proverbs of the world Are, which the wise men of the world (forsooth) cry up as Maxims of Prudence, Oracles of State, principles fit to come out of the School of the Wisest Masters:
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Therefore the Stoicks were defamed by all other Schooles, for introducing their patience, which indeed was no better then a counterfeit or carcasse of true patience, being onely a stupid senslesnesse, and wretched carelesnesse.
Therefore the Stoics were defamed by all other Schools, for introducing their patience, which indeed was no better then a counterfeit or carcase of true patience, being only a stupid Senslessness, and wretched carelessness.
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And so againe, impatience is a signe of weakenesse, and therefore children, women, and sick persons, are observed well by Aristotle to be most revengefull.
And so again, impatience is a Signen of weakness, and Therefore children, women, and sick Persons, Are observed well by Aristotle to be most revengeful.
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How wickedly therefore did that base Tuscane jest on God, and abuse the text, [ Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord ] in saying, Revenge was so sweet a morsell,
How wickedly Therefore did that base Tuscan jest on God, and abuse the text, [ Vengeance is mine, I will repay, Says the Lord ] in saying, Revenge was so sweet a morsel,
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and on the contrary, let that scandall of the Christian Religion, that it makes men Cowards, be remembred to the glory of it, That Patience, and Christianity are of the same dimensions;
and on the contrary, let that scandal of the Christian Religion, that it makes men Cowards, be remembered to the glory of it, That Patience, and Christianity Are of the same dimensions;
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ANd thirdly, If the true Disciples of Christ bee Lambs, and Kids, &c. Then be it pressed to the just correction of the depraved manners of us moderne Christians, whose very lives are, in short, a dayly, horary, momently breaking of that great Euangelicall precept of love, and charity, which is the fulfilling of the Law, and bond of perfection. Oh God! if the breaches of charity, by jealousies, surmises, suspitions of the heart, by the dejections,
ANd Thirdly, If the true Disciples of christ be Lambs, and Kids, etc. Then be it pressed to the just correction of the depraved manners of us modern Christians, whose very lives Are, in short, a daily, horary, momently breaking of that great Evangelical precept of love, and charity, which is the fulfilling of the Law, and bound of perfection. O God! if the Breaches of charity, by jealousies, surmises, suspicions of the heart, by the dejections,
Charity is the bole of the same tree, which when it is exercised promiscuously towards all men, it is called Philanthropie: when towards certaine men, Friendship ;
Charity is the bole of the same tree, which when it is exercised promiscuously towards all men, it is called Philanthropy: when towards certain men, Friendship;
when towards our blood and allies, Naturall affection: when towards strangers, Hospitality: when towards the faithfull, Brotherhood: when towards our superiours, Duty: when towards our inferiours, Humanity, or courtesie:
when towards our blood and allies, Natural affection: when towards Strangers, Hospitality: when towards the faithful, Brotherhood: when towards our superiors, Duty: when towards our inferiors, Humanity, or courtesy:
so laden with fruit, that the boughs of it bend downe to the ground, and court the hand of him that passeth by to plucke off her grapes. The Instruction.
so laden with fruit, that the boughs of it bend down to the ground, and court the hand of him that passes by to pluck off her grapes. The Instruction.
and Arius himselfe suffered grievous things for their Tenets, but they were but pseudomartyrs. The Donatists suffered many things from the civil Magistrate, and reputed themselves Lambs and Martyrs,
and Arius himself suffered grievous things for their Tenets, but they were but Pseudomartyrs. The Donatists suffered many things from the civil Magistrate, and reputed themselves Lambs and Martyrs,
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but it was because they might not be suffered to plunder Commonwealths, perplexe States, betray Princes, lead Captive simple women, &c. Therefore they are pseudomartyrs.
but it was Because they might not be suffered to plunder Commonwealths, perplex States, betray Princes, led Captive simple women, etc. Therefore they Are Pseudomartyrs.
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and should suffer for so doing, were he therefore a Martyr? Secondly, next the righteousnesse of the person, the righteousnesse of the cause is requisite;
and should suffer for so doing, were he Therefore a Martyr? Secondly, next the righteousness of the person, the righteousness of the cause is requisite;
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to suffer, that is well, but then it must be for righteousnesse sake, Mat. 5.10. as Christians, 1 Pet. 4 16. It is not the paine, but the cause that makes the Martyr, saith the old rule;
to suffer, that is well, but then it must be for righteousness sake, Mathew 5.10. as Christians, 1 Pet. 4 16. It is not the pain, but the cause that makes the Martyr, Says the old Rule;
The glory of God, the honour of Christ, the sealing of the truth, the propagating Religion, the confirming the weak, the comforting the strong, the confounding the adversaries;
The glory of God, the honour of christ, the sealing of the truth, the propagating Religion, the confirming the weak, the comforting the strong, the confounding the Adversaries;
Some out of stiffenesse of spirit, and the like affect, and draw on themselves sufferings, when they receive no summons thereto from God, nor shall receive comfort from themselves. The Consolation.
some out of stiffness of Spirit, and the like affect, and draw on themselves sufferings, when they receive no summons thereto from God, nor shall receive Comfort from themselves. The Consolation.
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LAstly, are wee the Lambs and Kids of Gods fold, the Calves of his stall, the Kine of his pasture, the Oxen of his crib, the Babes of his Nursery? what then can bee more comfortable? Doth God take care for Oxen? 1 Cor. 9.9.
LAstly, Are we the Lambs and Kids of God's fold, the Calves of his stall, the Kine of his pasture, the Oxen of his crib, the Babes of his Nursery? what then can be more comfortable? Does God take care for Oxen? 1 Cor. 9.9.
The Wolfe shall dwell with the Lamb, and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid, &c. THe Text at the first was tripartited, and two of those parts are already handled, to wit, the seven nocent Creatures, in the first Ser. and the 7. innocent in the last.
The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid, etc. THe Text At the First was tripartited, and two of those parts Are already handled, to wit, the seven nocent Creatures, in the First Ser. and the 7. innocent in the last.
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under one covering, more then to bee under one roofe. Can two walke together except they bee friends? is the question, Amos 3.3. but lye downe together sure they cannot, especially so neere, as one to keepe another warme, Eccles. 4.10. The third is to feed, and eate together.
under one covering, more then to be under one roof. Can two walk together except they be Friends? is the question, Amos 3.3. but lie down together sure they cannot, especially so near, as one to keep Another warm, Eccles. 4.10. The third is to feed, and eat together.
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and seeing Isaac sporting with Rebecca, concluded thereupon she was surely his Wife. Which thing also Zorobabel in the Apocryphall Esdras thus expresseth:
and seeing Isaac sporting with Rebecca, concluded thereupon she was surely his Wife. Which thing also Zerubbabel in the Apocryphal Ezra thus Expresses:
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It is a disposition and temper truly Euangelicall, and savouring of Christ, to be peaceable, and reconcileable, and that in all the severall approaches of love and union. Or thus:
It is a disposition and temper truly Evangelical, and savouring of christ, to be peaceable, and reconcilable, and that in all the several Approaches of love and Union. Or thus:
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and Kine, Lyons, and Oxen, Asps, and young Children, (for thus the Text conjugates them) dwell together, lie down together, eate together, and play together;
and Kine, Lyons, and Oxen, Asps, and young Children, (for thus the Text conjugates them) dwell together, lie down together, eat together, and play together;
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Therefore is he called in his type Melchisedech, King of Salem , which the Apostle renders King of peace. Therefore also Solomon was another type of him:
Therefore is he called in his type Melchizedek, King of Salem, which the Apostle renders King of peace. Therefore also Solomon was Another type of him:
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And though this Prophecie shine as the Sun in the Firmament, yet is there one every whit as bright as this in the second Chapter of this Prophecy, at the fourth verse. The words are these:
And though this Prophecy shine as the Sun in the Firmament, yet is there one every whit as bright as this in the second Chapter of this Prophecy, At the fourth verse. The words Are these:
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He shall judge among the Nations, and shall rebuke many people, and they shall beat their swords into plough shares, and their speares into pruning-hooks.
He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people, and they shall beatrice their swords into plough shares, and their spears into pruning-hooks.
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A Prophecy so trapped with the ornaments of speech, that two of the Latin Poets Martial, and Virgil, like bold biards, have plumed it, to imp their owne traine;
A Prophecy so trapped with the Ornament of speech, that two of the Latin Poets Martial, and Virgil, like bold biards, have plumed it, to imp their own train;
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IN applying, and making use of this point, it will not bee amisse to hold to the former method, of shewing how to elicite and fetch out of it the five-fold profit of 1 Doctrine, 2 Redargution, 3 Correction, 4 Instruction, and 5 Consolation;
IN applying, and making use of this point, it will not be amiss to hold to the former method, of showing how to elicit and fetch out of it the fivefold profit of 1 Doctrine, 2 Redargution, 3 Correction, 4 Instruction, and 5 Consolation;
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Lastly, play together, in those honest and warrantable recreations, which are of good report among the Saints, to fit them better for both their generall, and particular callings.
Lastly, play together, in those honest and warrantable recreations, which Are of good report among the Saints, to fit them better for both their general, and particular callings.
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But Christ did so demolish and breake downe that partition wall, that it is like the Picts wall in Northumberland, scarce one stone to be found upon another.
But christ did so demolish and break down that partition wall, that it is like the Picts wall in Northumberland, scarce one stone to be found upon Another.
Christian Society is like a Fagot, one stick keepes another glowing; like stones in an arch, one holds and fastens another, Christ himselfe being the key-stone.
Christian Society is like a Faggot, one stick keeps Another glowing; like stones in an arch, one holds and fastens Another, christ himself being the keystone.
Ieremy makes his threnes take their hint, and rise from it, how doth the popular City sit solitary ? S. Paul bemones, himselfe for it, Demas hath forsaken me, yea, all forsooke me. Ruth bewailes it, The hand of the Lord is gone out against me, the Almighty hath imbittered my soule ;
Ieremy makes his threnes take their hint, and rise from it, how does the popular city fit solitary? S. Paul bemones, himself for it, Demas hath forsaken me, yea, all forsook me. Ruth bewails it, The hand of the Lord is gone out against me, the Almighty hath imbittered my soul;
two to restore the Temple, and worship of God, after the Captivity of Babylon, Ioshua and Zorobabel. So likewise in the New Testament we have Christ, and Iohn his Precursor;
two to restore the Temple, and worship of God, After the Captivity of Babylon, Ioshua and Zerubbabel. So likewise in the New Testament we have christ, and John his Precursor;
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So farther, Iohn Husse, and Ierome of Prague, in the Councell of Constance; Luther and Melancthon in Saxony; Zwinglius and Oec•lampadius in Helvetia; Bucer and Capito at Argentine; Calvin and Farell at Geneva.
So farther, John Husse, and Jerome of Prague, in the Council of Constance; Luther and Melanchthon in Saxony; Zwinglius and Oec•lampadius in Helvetia; Bucer and Capito At Argentine; calvin and Farell At Geneva.
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Binarii omnes, all by couples, and twoes, That if the one fall, his fellow may lift him up, Eccles. 4.10. Hee that separates man from man, doth as much as in him lyes separate man from God.
Binarii omnes, all by couples, and twoes, That if the one fallen, his fellow may lift him up, Eccles. 4.10. He that separates man from man, does as much as in him lies separate man from God.
For what is poore, and silly man alone, but a very scrich-owle, and satyre, a melancholick and hypochondriack creature, growing pensive and thought-sick? turne him into his Oratory,
For what is poor, and silly man alone, but a very scrichowl, and satire, a melancholic and hypochondriac creature, growing pensive and thought-sick? turn him into his Oratory,
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For so farre as my interest in Religion goeth (and surely that is a very aery soule, whose chiefe rest and stay is not his Religion) I shall willingly put it wholly upon this issue.
For so Far as my Interest in Religion Goes (and surely that is a very aery soul, whose chief rest and stay is not his Religion) I shall willingly put it wholly upon this issue.
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and let all other Sects bow the knee, and cry abrech before her. And for the first of these two Touch-stones, without any unjust scandalizing of the Papist,
and let all other Sects bow the knee, and cry Abrek before her. And for the First of these two Touchstones, without any unjust scandalizing of the Papist,
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and for the end of it, wee refer it wholly to the glory of God. Thus making God the Alpha, and Omega, the front, and the reare, the beginning, middle, and end of our salvation.
and for the end of it, we refer it wholly to the glory of God. Thus making God the Alpha, and Omega, the front, and the rear, the beginning, middle, and end of our salvation.
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For the originall of salvation they make to be partly Grace, and partly Free-will; the middle they put partly in mans merits, and partly in Gods mercy;
For the original of salvation they make to be partly Grace, and partly Freewill; the middle they put partly in men merits, and partly in God's mercy;
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the end they refer partly to the glory of God, and partly to the honour of the creature, in their Idolatrous worshipping of Saints, &c. So giving that to the Creature, which is proper to the Creator, to whom be praise for ever, and ever, Amen.
the end they refer partly to the glory of God, and partly to the honour of the creature, in their Idolatrous worshipping of Saints, etc. So giving that to the Creature, which is proper to the Creator, to whom be praise for ever, and ever, Amen.
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and that Religion which is more turbulent, seditious, and stormy, let it be throwne over-board to lighten the ship of the Church, that it miscarry not before it thrust into the faire Havens: And that which is more calme, quiet, peaceable, charitable, lesse rampant,
and that Religion which is more turbulent, seditious, and stormy, let it be thrown overboard to lighten the ship of the Church, that it miscarry not before it thrust into the fair Havens: And that which is more Cam, quiet, peaceable, charitable, less rampant,
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and more couchant, which both teacheth, and practiseth the lying downe, and dwelling together of the Wolfe and Lambe, let it be received, and the other refused.
and more couchant, which both Teaches, and Practiseth the lying down, and Dwelling together of the Wolf and Lamb, let it be received, and the other refused.
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after many meeke Colloquies, and Conferences, nervous and sinewy Arguments, humble Petitions, plaine Declarations, grievous sufferings, and Martyrdomes;
After many meek Colloquies, and Conferences, nervous and sinewy Arguments, humble Petitions, plain Declarations, grievous sufferings, and Martyrdoms;
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But yet this our falling off is onely from their doctrine, not from their civill society, this defection is from them onely in point of faith, not of charity. Though the Scepter be departed from them,
But yet this our falling off is only from their Doctrine, not from their civil society, this defection is from them only in point of faith, not of charity. Though the Sceptre be departed from them,
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And because wee will not seeke far for instances, here will come about, in the anniversary observation thereof, within these three or foure daies ▪ a day which stands in our Almanacks like a pillar of salt;
And Because we will not seek Far for instances, Here will come about, in the anniversary observation thereof, within these three or foure days ▪ a day which Stands in our Almanacs like a pillar of salt;
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a hyperbolicall, diabolicall, nay hyperdiabolicall plot, moulded in the depths of satanicall contrivances ▪ in the acting of which what did they meane to antedate the resurrection of all those whose bodies lye at Westminster, with Kings, and Counsellers of the earth, who have there made themselves desolate places? as Iob opened his mouth, Chap. 3. vers. 14.
a hyperbolical, diabolical, nay hyperdiabolicall plot, moulded in the depths of satanical contrivances ▪ in the acting of which what did they mean to antedate the resurrection of all those whose bodies lie At Westminster, with Kings, and Counsellers of the earth, who have there made themselves desolate places? as Job opened his Mouth, Chap. 3. vers. 14.
and the Presse, loe what happened in the same place on Saturday, being the 21. of this instant November 1640. Iohn Iames a Popish Recusant with a rusty dagger came into Westminster-hall, and there did stab into the breast Peter Heywood Esquire, one of the Kings Justices of the Peace within the limits of Westminster,
and the Press, lo what happened in the same place on Saturday, being the 21. of this instant November 1640. John James a Popish Recusant with a rusty dagger Come into Westminster hall, and there did stab into the breast Peter Heywood Esquire, one of the Kings Justices of the Peace within the Limits of Westminster,
as that they were forced 〈 ◊ 〉 adjourne that holy businesse, &c. I hold mine own Religion so good, as it needs not fetch lustre from the disgrace of another:
as that they were forced 〈 ◊ 〉 adjourn that holy business, etc. I hold mine own Religion so good, as it needs not fetch lustre from the disgrace of Another:
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Let them see to it, who are such movers, and stirrers up of warre, saith Musculus upon this Text. And let them look to it indeed, who know onely how to ride the red horse of warre, and take peace from the earth,
Let them see to it, who Are such movers, and stirrers up of war, Says Musculus upon this Text. And let them look to it indeed, who know only how to ride the read horse of war, and take peace from the earth,
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who have ever in their mouthes that of Peter, Master shall I smite? Like Caesars souldier, Doth the Senate deny my Master the Consulship? but this sword shall give it him.
who have ever in their mouths that of Peter, Master shall I smite? Like Caesars soldier, Does the Senate deny my Master the Consulship? but this sword shall give it him.
They are not for Esayes Prophecy of turning swords into plowshares, &c. but all for Ioels, Chap. 3. of turning plowshares into swords, &c. These know not what spirit themselves are of;
They Are not for Isaiah Prophecy of turning swords into ploughshares, etc. but all for Joels, Chap. 3. of turning ploughshares into swords, etc. These know not what Spirit themselves Are of;
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I am not slipt into that Anabaptisticall conceit and tenet, whereinto they say both Erasmus and Ferus, two Beaucle••s fell, that all warres were utterly unlawfull under the Gospel.
I am not slipped into that Anabaptistical conceit and tenet, whereinto they say both Erasmus and Ferus, two Beaucle••s fell, that all wars were utterly unlawful under the Gospel.
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unto a most learned, and satisfactory Author, Grotius, in the first Booke and second Chapter, De jure belli & pacis, wherein he proves just warres to be lawfull, both by the law of nature,
unto a most learned, and satisfactory Author, Grotius, in the First Book and second Chapter, De jure Belli & pacis, wherein he Proves just wars to be lawful, both by the law of nature,
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In Warre Fathers bury children, whereas in peace children burie Fathers, as Croesus Apophthegmatized, when he was captivated by Cyrus. In War, holy things are projected to dogges;
In War Father's bury children, whereas in peace children bury Father's, as Croesus Apophthegmatized, when he was captivated by Cyrus. In War, holy things Are projected to Dogs;
These and such like things have occasioned many fair and goodly Proverbs, and Apophthegmes, whereinto a great deale of wisedome is abridged, beside the character of Antiquity, that is now stamped upon them:
These and such like things have occasioned many fair and goodly Proverbs, and Apophthegms, whereinto a great deal of Wisdom is abridged, beside the character of Antiquity, that is now stamped upon them:
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Vespasian the Emperour expressed upon his coynes the felicities of peace, by the device of fair and full eares of corn, growing out of two hands conjoyned together.
Vespasian the Emperor expressed upon his coins the felicities of peace, by the device of fair and full ears of corn, growing out of two hands conjoined together.
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it is the very supporter of Individualls, Families, Churches, Common-wealths. Take a Church, or a Polity newly come out of the Mint of Gods Providence,
it is the very supporter of Individuals, Families, Churches, Commonwealths. Take a Church, or a Polity newly come out of the Mint of God's Providence,
and waighty Texts, which are all exhortations unto the dwelling together, and lying down together, and feeding together, and playing together, of Wolves, and Lambs.
and weighty Texts, which Are all exhortations unto the Dwelling together, and lying down together, and feeding together, and playing together, of Wolves, and Lambs.
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Those more then forty learned Translators which King Iames imployed in that Ptolome - like work of the last Translation, put no more difference betwixt their rendring of Davids Hebrew word,
Those more then forty learned Translators which King James employed in that Ptolemy - like work of the last translation, put no more difference betwixt their rendering of Davids Hebrew word,
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the Matrimoniall relation betwixt husband and wife; the Parentall knot, betwixt Parents and children; and the servile one, betwixt Masters and servants.
the Matrimonial Relation betwixt husband and wife; the Parental knot, betwixt Parents and children; and the servile one, betwixt Masters and Servants.
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and the inferiour the Lamb, Kid, and Calfe, while husbands are bitter to their wives, while Parents provoke their children to wrath, and whilst Masters threaten their servants ;
and the inferior the Lamb, Kid, and Calf, while Husbands Are bitter to their wives, while Parents provoke their children to wrath, and while Masters threaten their Servants;
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or Church-peace, which must be pursued too, both swiftly, and strongly. If the Shepherds have played the Lords, more then the Fathers over Gods heritage;
or Church peace, which must be pursued too, both swiftly, and strongly. If the Shepherd's have played the lords, more then the Father's over God's heritage;
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Secondly, we must pursue it according to the several degrees of it, which are four: 1. Interior peace with a mans self, both with his affections, and with his conscience ;
Secondly, we must pursue it according to the several Degrees of it, which Are four: 1. Interior peace with a men self, both with his affections, and with his conscience;
and this is the basis, and ground of all other peace, for if there be storms within, there will hardly be a calm without. 2. Exterior peace, both with beasts figurative, and beasts proper ;
and this is the basis, and ground of all other peace, for if there be storms within, there will hardly be a Cam without. 2. Exterior peace, both with beasts figurative, and beasts proper;
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yea, and sit downe with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, in the Kingdome of God. Thirdly, we must pursue it according to the right method and order, which is this; first righteousnesse, and then peace:
yea, and fit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, in the Kingdom of God. Thirdly, we must pursue it according to the right method and order, which is this; First righteousness, and then peace:
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for ver. 5. of this Chapter, which is the immediate pro-text, it is prophecied, Righteousnesse shall be the girdle of his loynes, &c. and then in the very next verse of all begins this grand Prophecy of peace, The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, &c. Internall peace without righteousnesse is but security;
for for. 5. of this Chapter, which is the immediate pro-text, it is prophesied, Righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, etc. and then in the very next verse of all begins this grand Prophecy of peace, The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, etc. Internal peace without righteousness is but security;
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which (certainly) is that of Solomon, Prov. 16.7. When a mans wayes please the Lord ▪ he maketh even his enemies to bee at peace with him. Here is a short cut;
which (Certainly) is that of Solomon, Curae 16.7. When a men ways please the Lord ▪ he makes even his enemies to be At peace with him. Here is a short Cut;
and to go about by the bow, but to attain both peace with others, and peace within our selves, by this one most compendious way, of being reconciled to God, in the face of his son, is to go straight by the string. And now the fift and last use cals on us, to take notice of it, to wit The Vse of Consolation.
and to go about by the bow, but to attain both peace with Others, and peace within our selves, by this one most compendious Way, of being reconciled to God, in the face of his son, is to go straight by the string. And now the fift and last use calls on us, to take notice of it, to wit The Use of Consolation.
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LAstly now, the comfort redounding from hence unto us is this, that God in his infinite mercy unto this poore, sinfull, unworthy Nation of ours, hath so long,
LAstly now, the Comfort redounding from hence unto us is this, that God in his infinite mercy unto this poor, sinful, unworthy nation of ours, hath so long,
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and for so many yeeres together rained and showred downe upon us, this great Euangelicall blessing, the blessing of peace, the very badge and cognizance of our profession,
and for so many Years together reigned and showered down upon us, this great Evangelical blessing, the blessing of peace, the very badge and cognizance of our profession,
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that as our Nation was the first Christian Kingdome in the world, as Polydore Virgil testifieth, and our King Lucius, the first Christian King in the world, as venerable Bede testifyeth:
that as our nation was the First Christian Kingdom in the world, as Polydore Virgil Testifieth, and our King Lucius, the First Christian King in the world, as venerable Bede Testifieth:
and it is Machivels observation, that a succession of three good Princes together doth notably contribute to establishment, and felicity of a Kingdome.
and it is Devils observation, that a succession of three good Princes together does notably contribute to establishment, and felicity of a Kingdom.
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It is but as our Saviour dealt with the Emauitane Disciples when he made as though hee would have gone farther, that they might grow the more importune with him to stay:
It is but as our Saviour dealt with the Emauitane Disciples when he made as though he would have gone farther, that they might grow the more importune with him to stay:
Hee, I say, Commenting to that text of Scripture, Esay, chap. 2. verse 4. They shall beate their sword• into ploughshares, and their speares into pruning-ho•ks:
He, I say, Commenting to that text of Scripture, Isaiah, chap. 2. verse 4. They shall beat their sword• into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-ho•ks:
and Prophet of our peace? wee thanke him for it, whether it procee•ded from his ingenuity or from necessity, 〈 ◊ 〉 the spirit of vaticinatio• was on him,
and Prophet of our peace? we thank him for it, whither it procee•ded from his ingenuity or from necessity, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Spirit of vaticinatio• was on him,
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God of his goodnesse, who is the Author of peace, send us all sorts, all degrees of peace, through Christ Iesus, who is the Prince of peace, that every one of us both by our affections,
God of his Goodness, who is the Author of peace, send us all sorts, all Degrees of peace, through christ Iesus, who is the Prince of peace, that every one of us both by our affections,
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Quisquis Christianum se profitetur, tanquam humani generis convictus hostis, sine ulteriori sui defensione, capite plectitor. Vide Corn. Tacitum. lib. 15. Annal. & Suetonium in Ner. c. 16.
Quisquis Christian se profitetur, tanquam Humani Generis Convicted hostis, sine ulteriori sui defension, capite plectitor. Vide Corn. Tacitum. lib. 15. Annal. & Suetonius in Ner. c. 16.
Existimāt omnis publicae •ladis, omnis popularis incōm•di, Christianos esse causam. Si Tiberi• ascendit in moenia, si Nilus non ascendi• in arva, si Coelū stetit, si t•rra movit, si fames, si tues, Christianos ad ••ones, acclamatur.
Existimant omnis publicae •ladis, omnis popularis incōm•di, Christians esse Causam. Si Tiberi• ascendit in moenia, si Nilus non ascendi• in Arva, si Coelū Stetit, si t•rra Movit, si Fames, si tues, Christians ad ••ones, acclamatur.
Vide Bedam. Euseb. hist. l. 2. c. 14, 15. & lib. 3. c. ult. Hieron. de Scriptor. Eccl. Niceph. hist. l. 2. c. 43. Lippom. Tom. 7. & Sur. Tom. 2. &c.
Vide Bedam. Eusebius hist. l. 2. c. 14, 15. & lib. 3. c. ult. Hieron. de Scriptor. Ecclesiastes Niceph hist. l. 2. c. 43. Lippom. Tom. 7. & Sur. Tom. 2. etc.
Jo. Picus ex Mirandulae principum generenatus, secretarum naturae rerum cupidus explora•or, consummatus simul Philosophus & Theologus adhuc imberbis, &c.
John Picus ex Mirandulae Principum generenatus, secretarum naturae rerum cupidus explora•or, consummatus simul Philosophus & Theologus Adhoc imberbis, etc.
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