A sermon, pointing out the chiefe causes, and cures, of such unruly stirres, as are not seldome found in the church of God Preached at Sawston in the countie of Cambridge, at the arch deacon of Elie his visitation held there, upon the nineteenth day of September, 1638. By Iohn Swan.
A SERMON, POINTING OVT the chiefe Causes, and Cures, of such unruly Stirres as are not seldome found in the Church of God. ACTS 20.30. Of your owne selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples after them.
A SERMON, POINTING OUT the chief Causes, and Cures, of such unruly Stirs as Are not seldom found in the Church of God. ACTS 20.30. Of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples After them.
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WHen I consider the course that was taken by the greatest Visitour that ever was, I cannot but observe, that the only way to make Religion take the more place among the people, is to cleanse the Church of ignorant, erronious, Schismaticall, and vitious Priests.
WHen I Consider the course that was taken by the greatest Visitor that ever was, I cannot but observe, that the only Way to make Religion take the more place among the people, is to cleanse the Church of ignorant, erroneous, Schismatical, and vicious Priests.
I held it but my dutie therefore to make choice of such a text, as in the handling might somewhat serve to scrutinize the cause of such unruly stirres as are not seldome found in the Church of God.
I held it but my duty Therefore to make choice of such a text, as in the handling might somewhat serve to scrutinize the cause of such unruly stirs as Are not seldom found in the Church of God.
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And not to bee long before I bring you to it, it was (as you know) the fourth Station mentioned in this Chapter, which was the most famous and remarkable.
And not to be long before I bring you to it, it was (as you know) the fourth Station mentioned in this Chapter, which was the most famous and remarkable.
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For when Saint Paul was come to Melitum, and had sent for the Elders of Ephesus thither, hee sounds forth a Goncio valedictoria, or a patheticall Vale to those Churches which hee was then about to leave;
For when Saint Paul was come to Melitum, and had sent for the Elders of Ephesus thither, he sounds forth a Goncio valedictoria, or a pathetical Vale to those Churches which he was then about to leave;
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He speakes to them all assembled; but chiefly to those who were not only NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET: which though Saint Hierom (writing to Evagrius ) passed over;
He speaks to them all assembled; but chiefly to those who were not only, but: which though Saint Hieronymus (writing to Evagrius) passed over;
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yet it no way appeareth that either Sosipater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timotheus, Tichicus, or Trophimus (all mentioned at the fourth verse) were departed from him:
yet it no Way appears that either Sosipater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, Tichicus, or Trophimus (all mentioned At the fourth verse) were departed from him:
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and shall consider in it, First the persons seducing. Secondly, the parties seduced The persons seducing, Men that shall arise NONLATINALPHABET, from among your selves.
and shall Consider in it, First the Persons seducing. Secondly, the parties seduced The Persons seducing, Men that shall arise, from among your selves.
For though they be intituled NONLATINALPHABET, as were those of Christs owne schoole, yet are they but the Disciples of them who vexe the peace of their holy Mother, by speaking perverse things to draw away Disciples after them. These I make the parts.
For though they be entitled, as were those of Christ own school, yet Are they but the Disciples of them who vex the peace of their holy Mother, by speaking perverse things to draw away Disciples After them. These I make the parts.
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For did not Moses arise and stand in the gap, to turne away the wrath of God from his people? Nay, did not Aaron arise with a Censer in his hand, take fire from the Altar, put Incense therein to make an attonement;
For did not Moses arise and stand in the gap, to turn away the wrath of God from his people? Nay, did not Aaron arise with a Censer in his hand, take fire from the Altar, put Incense therein to make an atonement;
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And if all else could thus honour their Manifestation and Originall, there had beene a want of those many wounds with which the Daughters of Ierusalem doe not seldome vex the quiet peace of their holy Mother.
And if all Else could thus honour their Manifestation and Original, there had been a want of those many wounds with which the Daughters of Ierusalem do not seldom vex the quiet peace of their holy Mother.
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and though it be a fatall prophesie to relate of such an off spring, yet Inimici hominis Domestici ejus, Our harmes are foretold to bee wrought by home bred enemies:
and though it be a fatal prophesy to relate of such an off spring, yet Inimici hominis Domestici His, Our harms Are foretold to be wrought by home bred enemies:
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Thus doth Eusebius tell us of one Thebulis, who, in the Virgin dayes of the Churches puritie, corrupted it, by reason of a repulse from his wished preferment.
Thus does Eusebius tell us of one Thebulis, who, in the Virgae days of the Churches purity, corrupted it, by reason of a repulse from his wished preferment.
The like is recorded of that heretick Aërius, who taught for Doctrine, Presbyterum ab Episcopo nulla ratione debere discerni, that by no meanes there was a difference to be made betweene Priests and Bishops;
The like is recorded of that heretic Aërius, who taught for Doctrine, Presbyterum ab Bishop nulla ratione Debere discerni, that by no means there was a difference to be made between Priests and Bishops;
For as wee have lately heard the perverse words of that fierie spirit, who (both in his pulpit Pasquil, and those seditious rayling Pamphlets, which came to the hands of many people) laboured what hee could to set all in combustion:
For as we have lately herd the perverse words of that fiery Spirit, who (both in his pulpit Pasquil, and those seditious railing Pamphlets, which Come to the hands of many people) laboured what he could to Set all in combustion:
So have wee also heard how hee bemoanes himselfe as an out-cast Courtier; thereby betraying the true cause, which first moved him to crie aloud among the people,
So have we also herd how he bemoans himself as an outcast Courtier; thereby betraying the true cause, which First moved him to cry aloud among the people,
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To which may bee added thirdly, that itching desire of vaine tumid glorie, with which whoso is taken, hee is a man made fit for faction, applies himselfe to the people, speakes distort and crooked words, tangs up and downe to draw away Disciples after him;
To which may be added Thirdly, that itching desire of vain tumid glory, with which whoso is taken, he is a man made fit for faction, Applies himself to the people, speaks distorted and crooked words, tangs up and down to draw away Disciples After him;
For (as one truely speaketh) Ex hac gloriae cupiditate oritur pertinatia nusquam flexibilis, adeo etiam, ut cum in certamine suecubuerit, cedere tamen nolit.
For (as one truly speaks) Ex hac Glory cupiditate oritur pertinatia nusquam flexibilis, adeo etiam, ut cum in certamine suecubuerit, Cedere tamen nolit.
That is, Hee who is desirous of vaine-glorie, what will hee not dare to doe for the attaining thereof? this is the marke to which hee directeth all his goings, to this he speaketh,
That is, He who is desirous of vainglory, what will he not Dare to do for the attaining thereof? this is the mark to which he directeth all his goings, to this he speaks,
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5. But is it not pittie that the birth of the child should endanger the life of the Mother? and that men of the Church should leave off to bee the Daughters of Ierusalem? Verely the qualitie of offenders addes not a little to the depth of the fault,
5. But is it not pity that the birth of the child should endanger the life of the Mother? and that men of the Church should leave off to be the Daughters of Ierusalem? Verily the quality of offenders adds not a little to the depth of the fault,
but that They, who should bee chiefly for it, that They should rise up against it, is Infandum facinus, a wickednesse which cannot bee uttered but with the highest and greatest detestation.
but that They, who should be chiefly for it, that They should rise up against it, is Unspeakable facinus, a wickedness which cannot be uttered but with the highest and greatest detestation.
And yet these men had rather disgorge their stomacks to excite their Disciples against Superiours, than studie to reduce them to a more quiet and dutifull way.
And yet these men had rather disgorge their stomachs to excite their Disciples against Superiors, than study to reduce them to a more quiet and dutiful Way.
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only because their Consistorian tenets concerning Kings may not be allowed, nor They no longer suffered to violate that decent Vniformitie which best becommeth Gods publike worship.
only Because their Consistorian tenets Concerning Kings may not be allowed, nor They no longer suffered to violate that decent Uniformity which best becomes God's public worship.
For that man among us who can but shew his dislike of the Churches Hierarchie, traduce the men thereof for unsound intentions, preferre Preaching before Praying, soare up aloft into the high and deepe points of Predestination, detract from the honour of the House of God,
For that man among us who can but show his dislike of the Churches Hierarchy, traduce the men thereof for unsound intentions, prefer Preaching before Praying, soar up aloft into the high and deep points of Predestination, detract from the honour of the House of God,
and bee homely bold in his holy worship, shall not want a traine to follow after him, from Parish to Parish, from Towne to Towne, from Citie to Citie, from one Kingdome to another people;
and be homely bold in his holy worship, shall not want a train to follow After him, from Parish to Parish, from Town to Town, from city to city, from one Kingdom to Another people;
But, though by such kind of meanes, these men may have a number both of Hee and She-Disciples [ satis dicaculi, as the Comicke speaketh ] who will bee readie to prate and prattle enough in behalfe of their deare Masters,
But, though by such kind of means, these men may have a number both of He and She-Disciples [ satis dicaculi, as the Comic speaks ] who will be ready to prate and prattle enough in behalf of their deer Masters,
as if all but they were Arch-traytours to the Faith, and Factours for the Sea of Rome; yet are these stout Champions for Religion (to men of knowledge and moderation) no better then the bane and Disturbers thereof.
as if all but they were Archtraitors to the Faith, and Factors for the Sea of Room; yet Are these stout Champions for Religion (to men of knowledge and moderation) no better then the bane and Disturbers thereof.
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when the seven Churches of Asia (mentioned by Saint Iohn ) were taxed for their errours used not one word or other against the forme of their government:
when the seven Churches of Asia (mentioned by Saint John) were taxed for their errors used not one word or other against the Form of their government:
And indeed, Christ shewed the difference, in the Seventie and the Twelve: for hee did at the very first so order the matter in choosing Church officers,
And indeed, christ showed the difference, in the Seventie and the Twelve: for he did At the very First so order the matter in choosing Church Officers,
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Whereas on the contrarie, if things bee well lookt into, the worst of Vipers (after all their digging and delving into their Mothers bowels) may find enough to confesse their follies,
Whereas on the contrary, if things be well looked into, the worst of Vipers (After all their digging and delving into their Mother's bowels) may find enough to confess their follies,
Then also thirdly, to preferre Preaching before praying, is to magnifie the meanes before the End. For, (as it is in Rom. 10.13.) Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall bee saved.
Then also Thirdly, to prefer Preaching before praying, is to magnify the means before the End. For, (as it is in Rom. 10.13.) Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
But then next, How shall they call on him, in whom they have not beleeved? and how shall they beleeve in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they heare without a Preacher?
But then next, How shall they call on him, in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not herd? and how shall they hear without a Preacher?
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For though a Sermonbell can tang more together, than a Bell that is tolled, and so bee a true token that there is some schisme in the Church; yet remember what hee saith.
For though a Sermonbell can tang more together, than a Bell that is tolled, and so be a true token that there is Some Schism in the Church; yet Remember what he Says.
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And this, as to shew the excellencie of Prayer in generall, so in particular to expresse unto us the excellencie of publike Prayer in the Congregation:
And this, as to show the excellency of Prayer in general, so in particular to express unto us the excellency of public Prayer in the Congregation:
Is Religion nothing else but hearing? have they no knees, no hands, no tongues? No knees to bend, no hands to hold up, no tongues to speaking? A shame most certaine.
Is Religion nothing Else but hearing? have they no knees, no hands, no tongues? No knees to bend, no hands to hold up, no tongues to speaking? A shame most certain.
And though some men among us may account it their glorie, yet sure I am, it robbeth God of a great deale of honour, which hee expects and looketh for at his peoples hands.
And though Some men among us may account it their glory, yet sure I am, it robbeth God of a great deal of honour, which he expects and looks for At his peoples hands.
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and why? they measured their Sermons, not by their length, but by their strength; not by a rude and indigested Chaos of many words, but by a sweet, concise, and apt kind of speaking;
and why? they measured their Sermons, not by their length, but by their strength; not by a rude and indigested Chaos of many words, but by a sweet, concise, and apt kind of speaking;
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And last of all (for I omit the rest) to meddle more then is meete with the high and deepe points of Predestination, savours very little of that happy wisdome which they enjoy who are wise unto sobrietie.
And last of all (for I omit the rest) to meddle more then is meet with the high and deep points of Predestination, savours very little of that happy Wisdom which they enjoy who Are wise unto sobriety.
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For among the wise Graecians (as Saint Austin writeth) the difficult points of their Religion, were never laid open to the discussing of the ignorant people.
For among the wise Greeks (as Saint Austin Writeth) the difficult points of their Religion, were never laid open to the discussing of the ignorant people.
Christ might therefore well give it in charge to the Daughters of Ierusalem; yea, and charge them likewise by the Roes and Hindes of the field, that they stirre not up,
christ might Therefore well give it in charge to the Daughters of Ierusalem; yea, and charge them likewise by the Roes and Hinds of the field, that they stir not up,
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or at the least a proud and an insulting people, which sticke not to tread and trample on their Pastours, according to the filthy affectation of their owne high hearts, and presumptuous spirits.
or At the least a proud and an insulting people, which stick not to tread and trample on their Pastors, according to the filthy affectation of their own high hearts, and presumptuous spirits.
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As therefore Iehu said to Iehoram, What peace can there bee so long as the whoredomes and witchcrafts of thy Mother Iesabel are so many? in like manner, what peace can bee expected,
As Therefore Iehu said to Jehoram, What peace can there be so long as the whoredoms and witchcrafts of thy Mother Jezebel Are so many? in like manner, what peace can be expected,
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But because such Lights were never intended for the Sanctuarie, let the golden snuffers bee assumed into the hands of our Governours, that therewithall they may correct these obscuring Lamps,
But Because such Lights were never intended for the Sanctuary, let the golden snuffers be assumed into the hands of our Governors, that therewithal they may correct these obscuring Lamps,
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and make them shine with a better lustre: for as Saint Hierom truly speaketh, Non est crudelitas pro Deo pietas. And therefore spare them not. Yea, and last of all;
and make them shine with a better lustre: for as Saint Hieronymus truly speaks, Non est crudelitas Pro God pietas. And Therefore spare them not. Yea, and last of all;
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but blinds us from discerning truth from errour, peace from Faction, and will not let us see who they be that trouble Israel; God not refusing to suffer those to goe astray, who cared not in time to leave and forsake this itching humour.
but blinds us from discerning truth from error, peace from Faction, and will not let us see who they be that trouble Israel; God not refusing to suffer those to go astray, who cared not in time to leave and forsake this itching humour.
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Ex illa enim pessima radice, sicut oritur pertinacia, ita & judicit fallacia, ut propter peccatum Deus permittat eos in errorem duci; as one observeth.
Ex illa enim pessima radice, sicut oritur Pertinacia, ita & judicit Fallacy, ut propter peccatum Deus permittat eos in errorem Duci; as one observeth.
It were indeed a praise to see a man amongst a giddie-headded multitude bee like the river Arethusa. which though it passeth through the Scicilian Sea, is not tainted with the saltnesse thereof.
It were indeed a praise to see a man among a giddy-headed multitude be like the river Arethusa. which though it passes through the Sicilian Sea, is not tainted with the saltness thereof.
But to let the breath of the people prevail above the breath of the Spirit, is to make that true which Plinie mentions of a certaine Nation, who doe anhelitu oris enec•re homin•s ••ll men with the breath that comes from their mouthes.
But to let the breath of the people prevail above the breath of the Spirit, is to make that true which Pliny mentions of a certain nation, who do anhelitu oris enec•re homin•s ••ll men with the breath that comes from their mouths.
so much more noble must it needes bee, mori mundo, to die to the world, and restore (what wee can) all ill affected people, to live in obedience to their holy Mother.
so much more noble must it needs be, Mori mundo, to die to the world, and restore (what we can) all ill affected people, to live in Obedience to their holy Mother.
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And now, if after all, there be a Plus ultra, yet that would bee thought upon, it is that I direct my speech to you (my friends) who bee the Guardians of the Church:
And now, if After all, there be a Plus ultra, yet that would be Thought upon, it is that I Direct my speech to you (my Friends) who bee the Guardians of the Church:
I passe by much more that I might relate, and shall only for the present commend unto you that worthy resolution of an holy Father, whose words are these;
I pass by much more that I might relate, and shall only for the present commend unto you that worthy resolution of an holy Father, whose words Are these;
enjoying that tranquilitie which hath no disturbance, that gaine which hath no losse, that securitie which hath no alteration, that concord which is with full consent, that Musicke which is sounded forth in the melodie of blessed Saints and holy Angels, praysing God,
enjoying that tranquillity which hath no disturbance, that gain which hath no loss, that security which hath no alteration, that concord which is with full consent, that Music which is sounded forth in the melody of blessed Saints and holy Angels, praising God,
Whether hee bring us, who hath so dearely bought us, even Iesus Christ the righteous, to whom, with the Father and the holy Spirit, bee ascribed (as is most due) all honour and glorie,
Whither he bring us, who hath so dearly bought us, even Iesus christ the righteous, to whom, with the Father and the holy Spirit, be ascribed (as is most due) all honour and glory,
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Not that they were omitted when this Sermon was preached: and yet omitted now, because I have written more fully of them in my book intituled Prosano-Mastix.
Not that they were omitted when this Sermon was preached: and yet omitted now, Because I have written more Fully of them in my book entitled Prosano-Mastix.
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