The rocke of religion. Christ, not Peter As it was deliuered in certaine sermons vpon Math. 16. ver. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20. Summarily contracted out of that which was more largely handled in the parish of S. Anthonline by George Close the younger, one of the readers there.
THis sacred Sripture compriseth summarily the Doctrine of the most Catholicke Religion, contained in Peters Confession, concerning the knowledge of Christ, who is poynted out to be the head and foundation of his Church, and vs his members:
THis sacred Scripture compriseth summarily the Doctrine of the most Catholic Religion, contained in Peter's Confessi, Concerning the knowledge of christ, who is pointed out to be the head and Foundation of his Church, and us his members:
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More particularly this holy Historie relateth a Conference which our blessed Sauiour had with Peter, and all the Apostles vpon the way as they trauelled towards Cesarea Philippi, which somtime was called Pannaeas; & it is distinguished therby from an other Cesarea neere Joppe, formerly called Straton, which Herod the Great (this Philips father) builded & fortified with a Castle in honour of Augustus Caesar, (by whom he was aduanced) and surnamed it Cesarea: This heere mentioned, Philip the Tetrarch of Jturia, imitating his fathers flattering example,
More particularly this holy History relateth a Conference which our blessed Saviour had with Peter, and all the Apostles upon the Way as they traveled towards Caesarea Philippi, which sometime was called Pannaeas; & it is distinguished thereby from an other Caesarea near Joppa, formerly called Straton, which Herod the Great (this Philips father) built & fortified with a Castle in honour of Augustus Caesar, (by whom he was advanced) and surnamed it Caesarea: This Here mentioned, Philip the Tetrarch of Jturia, imitating his Father's flattering Exampl,
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It is ancient and vsuall with worldly men, to endeauour to perpetuate their memories, and eternize their Names by some glorious terrestriall Monuments on earth:
It is ancient and usual with worldly men, to endeavour to perpetuate their memories, and eternise their Names by Some glorious terrestrial Monuments on earth:
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for being taken and slaine in his actuall and vnnaturall rebellion against his father Dauid, instead of an honourable buriall in his owne Tombe (which hee had so prepared) hee was cast into a pit in the Wood,
for being taken and slain in his actual and unnatural rebellion against his father David, instead of an honourable burial in his own Tomb (which he had so prepared) he was cast into a pit in the Wood,
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Was not this the pride and punishment of Nebuchad-nezzar, who in vanitie of his mind vanting himselfe in his sumptuous buildings, said, Is not this great Babel, that I haue built for the house of the Kingdome, by the might of my power,
Was not this the pride and punishment of Nebuchadnezzar, who in vanity of his mind vaunting himself in his sumptuous buildings, said, Is not this great Babel, that I have built for the house of the Kingdom, by the might of my power,
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Did not the Prophet Isaiah as plainely foretell the destiny of Shebna the great Lord Treasurer, and Steward to Hezekiah; who had hewen out his Sepulchre in an high place,
Did not the Prophet Isaiah as plainly foretell the destiny of Shebna the great Lord Treasurer, and Steward to Hezekiah; who had hewn out his Sepulchre in an high place,
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and to roll & tosse him as a ball in a strange countrey, where he should dye (perhaps without buriall) and the Charets of his glory shall bee his shame.
and to roll & toss him as a ball in a strange country, where he should die (perhaps without burial) and the Charets of his glory shall be his shame.
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yet fearing Gods vengeance, that his posteritie might faile, built a Citie, and called it Henoch after his sonns name, knowing himselfe cursed of God, a fugitiue and vagabond in the earth.
yet fearing God's vengeance, that his posterity might fail, built a city, and called it Henoch After his Sons name, knowing himself cursed of God, a fugitive and vagabond in the earth.
Herod turnes Straton into Cesarea, Philip alters it in the next generation into Philippi; Agrippa will haue it Neronia; Shebna makes his Sepulchre in one Countrey,
Herod turns Straton into Caesarea, Philip alters it in the next generation into Philippi; Agrippa will have it Neronia; Shebna makes his Sepulchre in one Country,
and as Dauid his father intended to find out a Temple for the Lord, and an habitation for the mightie God of Iacob, and would haue it the house of God, and Temple of the Lord:
and as David his father intended to find out a Temple for the Lord, and an habitation for the mighty God of Iacob, and would have it the house of God, and Temple of the Lord:
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and the house which Salomon dedicated to the honour of God, brought honour vnto himselfe, that in the Scriptures it is called promiscuously, the Temple of the Lord:
and the house which Solomon dedicated to the honour of God, brought honour unto himself, that in the Scriptures it is called promiscuously, the Temple of the Lord:
and Salomons Temple: but it was a iust reproofe of the Prophet Haggai, when the captiue Iewes were reduced into their owne Countrey and Citie of Ierusalem, in that they first went about to dwell in their owne seiled houses,
and Solomon's Temple: but it was a just reproof of the Prophet Chaggai, when the captive Iewes were reduced into their own Country and city of Ierusalem, in that they First went about to dwell in their own seiled houses,
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Let vs build an house to the liuing God, who maketh vs liuing Temples for himselfe to dwell in vpon earth, that wee may for euer dwell with him in heauen.
Let us built an house to the living God, who makes us living Temples for himself to dwell in upon earth, that we may for ever dwell with him in heaven.
yea, it was Gods liberall promise vnto his people, that if they obeyed him, and continued stedfast in his couenant, they should haue houses (yea strong and walled Cities) which others had builded:
yea, it was God's liberal promise unto his people, that if they obeyed him, and continued steadfast in his Covenant, they should have houses (yea strong and walled Cities) which Others had built:
and wiping them with the hayre of her head, is by Christ himselfe made euerlastingly famous, that her fact shall euer bee remembred, wheresoeuer the Gospell of Christ shall be preached in all the world.
and wiping them with the hair of her head, is by christ himself made everlastingly famous, that her fact shall ever be remembered, wheresoever the Gospel of christ shall be preached in all the world.
for testimonies and memorialls of their thankefullnesse towards those heathenish Emperours, by whom they had so great aduancements) are to be preferred in account,
for testimonies and memorials of their Thankfulness towards those Heathenish emperors, by whom they had so great advancements) Are to be preferred in account,
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this is the emblem of vnthankefull Fauourites, which bring grieuous preiudice and dammage to the Princes and Countries whence they haue sucked their plentifull nourishment,
this is the emblem of unthankful Favourites, which bring grievous prejudice and damage to the Princes and Countries whence they have sucked their plentiful nourishment,
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Now vnto the former there may not vnfitly bee annexed an other very obseruable circumstance, noted by the Euangelist Saint Marke, who saith this discourse so happened in or vpon the way as they trauelled:
Now unto the former there may not unfitly be annexed an other very observable circumstance, noted by the Evangelist Saint Mark, who Says this discourse so happened in or upon the Way as they traveled:
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This crosseth the vaine inuentions of prophane and gracelesse men, which delight themselues, and delude their Senses with scurrilous Songs, Fables, or idle Disports:
This Crosseth the vain Inventions of profane and graceless men, which delight themselves, and delude their Senses with scurrilous Songs, Fables, or idle Disports:
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and if he should take account of all our idle words, rash oathes, and obsceane communications, it might happily (or rather vnhappily) fall out with vs,
and if he should take account of all our idle words, rash Oaths, and obscene communications, it might happily (or rather unhappily) fallen out with us,
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And the honourable Eunuch of Queene Candaces, in his trauell home-wards from Ierusalem, meditating of some poynts which he had there heard and vnperfectly learned, the Spirit of God directed Philip vnto him to resolue him in his doubts,
And the honourable Eunuch of Queen Candace's, in his travel homewards from Ierusalem, meditating of Some points which he had there herd and unperfectly learned, the Spirit of God directed Philip unto him to resolve him in his doubts,
Hereunto the Disciples answered, some say Iohn Baptist: for so thought Herod, Mat. 14. 2 others supposed him to bee Elias, mistaking and misapplying that Prophesie of Malachy, that Elijah must first come:
Hereunto the Disciples answered, Some say John Baptist: for so Thought Herod, Mathew 14. 2 Others supposed him to be Elias, mistaking and misapplying that Prophesy of Malachy, that Elijah must First come:
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The ground of this errour is that paradoxe held also by the Pythagoreans, of NONLATINALPHABET, or transmigration of the soule out of one body into another, either reasonable or bruitish, which it first happeneth to meet withall after it is departed;
The ground of this error is that paradox held also by the pythagoreans, of, or transmigration of the soul out of one body into Another, either reasonable or brutish, which it First Happeneth to meet withal After it is departed;
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as Poets fained the soule of Philip (father to Alexander the Great) entred into Bucephalus, Alexanders horse, whereby hee became so victorious in battell:
as Poets feigned the soul of Philip (father to Alexander the Great) entered into Bucephalus, Alexanders horse, whereby he became so victorious in battle:
but how it crept into the Iewish Church, is more doubtfull, for it seemeth the Priests and Leuites, held such opinions when they sent to require of Iohn Baptist, to know what he was;
but how it crept into the Jewish Church, is more doubtful, for it seems the Priests and Levites, held such opinions when they sent to require of John Baptist, to know what he was;
Elijah indeed prayed vnto God, that the soule of the dead sonne of the widdow of Sarepta might returne into his body againe, which was miraculously performed;
Elijah indeed prayed unto God, that the soul of the dead son of the widow of Sarepta might return into his body again, which was miraculously performed;
as were also the seuerall soules of Dorcas raised by Peter; and Eutychus by Paul; the Widdowes sonne at Naim and Lazarus, and others raysed by Christ, whose soules returned into their owne bodies by diuine miracle, and no other transmigration:
as were also the several Souls of Dorcas raised by Peter; and Eutychus by Paul; the Widow's son At Nain and Lazarus, and Others raised by christ, whose Souls returned into their own bodies by divine miracle, and no other transmigration:
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else what a misery were it, if good soules should enter into euill bodies (as that phantasie dreameth they may doe) and bee againe subiect to new torments in their bodies in this world,
Else what a misery were it, if good Souls should enter into evil bodies (as that fantasy dreameth they may do) and be again Subject to new torments in their bodies in this world,
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and the same soule should bee holy and prophane, reasonable and bruitish, blessed and miserable, which were an absurditie that can haue no coherence with Reason, Scripture, or any sort of learning.
and the same soul should be holy and profane, reasonable and brutish, blessed and miserable, which were an absurdity that can have no coherence with Reason, Scripture, or any sort of learning.
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But to passe ouer these dotages, as vnworthy to be insisted vpon thus long: let vs consider the purpose of our Sauiour in propounding this Question to his Apostles, and Disciples:
But to pass over these dotages, as unworthy to be insisted upon thus long: let us Consider the purpose of our Saviour in propounding this Question to his Apostles, and Disciples:
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but well knowing the erronious conceits of the ignorant, and variable multitude, he draweth his owne followers into examination, as well to drawe from them a true confession of that truth, wherein he had instructed them,
but well knowing the erroneous conceits of the ignorant, and variable multitude, he draws his own followers into examination, as well to draw from them a true Confessi of that truth, wherein he had instructed them,
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and image of God, the Heire of God, equall with the Father of eternitie, the Sonne of the liuing God, vnlike the heathen progeny, which were the children of the dead Gods,
and image of God, the Heir of God, equal with the Father of eternity, the Son of the living God, unlike the heathen progeny, which were the children of the dead God's,
Our Sauiour Christ hauing first drawne from his Disciples a confession of the peoples fantasticall and erronious misconceits, presseth them to lay downe what he had truely taught,
Our Saviour christ having First drawn from his Disciples a Confessi of the peoples fantastical and erroneous misconceits, Presseth them to lay down what he had truly taught,
which proceeded neither of ignorance, to learne of them what opinions were held, nor of ambitious humour (as vaine men commonly doe) to make enquiry after vulgar rumours, either to glory in the peoples praises, or to reuenge their calumniations;
which proceeded neither of ignorance, to Learn of them what opinions were held, nor of ambitious humour (as vain men commonly do) to make enquiry After Vulgar rumours, either to glory in the peoples praises, or to revenge their calumniations;
In some respects it is very lawfull and commendable to inquire what opinion the world hath of vs. There is I say a lawfull and lawdable vse to bee made of inquiring after mens reports of vs.
In Some respects it is very lawful and commendable to inquire what opinion the world hath of us There is I say a lawful and laudable use to be made of inquiring After men's reports of us
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That if they speake well and truly, wee may bee thankfull to God, that hath graced vs with a good name, which is more precious then the Apothecaries perfume, & sweet oyntment,
That if they speak well and truly, we may be thankful to God, that hath graced us with a good name, which is more precious then the Apothecaries perfume, & sweet ointment,
and it is good when wee are pursued with false clamours, to take vp our harbour (as Sea-men doe in a tempest) resting in the calme hauen of integritie and a good conscience;
and it is good when we Are pursued with false clamours, to take up our harbour (as Seamen do in a tempest) resting in the Cam Haven of integrity and a good conscience;
at least that Iudge will tell thee, that there is cause of iust reproofe, knowne vnto God and thy selfe, that thou shouldest vndergoe such a chastisement,
At least that Judge will tell thee, that there is cause of just reproof, known unto God and thy self, that thou Shouldst undergo such a chastisement,
So as wee may see what a cloud of darknesse had ouerwhelmed all Iudea at that time, till Christ shined as a light from aboue, to illuminate their minds in the vnderstanding of their Prophesies which were read amongst them:
So as we may see what a cloud of darkness had overwhelmed all Iudea At that time, till christ shined as a Light from above, to illuminate their minds in the understanding of their prophecies which were read among them:
Yea, the Ruler• of the people accused him for • troubler of the State, seditious and an enemy vnto Casar: Some spake more blasphemously, accounting him no better then a Coniurer or a Witch, that cast out the weaker Deuils, through Beelzchub the Prince of Deuils.
Yea, the Ruler• of the people accused him for • troubler of the State, seditious and an enemy unto Caesar: some spoke more blasphemously, accounting him no better then a Conjurer or a Witch, that cast out the Weaker Devils, through Beelzchub the Prince of Devils.
if Cor•elius and other Disciples had so •ayd, and so stayed, till all the Sects and Professors of the Iewish Religion had consented in all poynts, they should haue stayed long enough irrelegious.
if Cor•elius and other Disciples had so •ayd, and so stayed, till all the Sects and Professors of the Jewish Religion had consented in all points, they should have stayed long enough irreligious.
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They challenge vs to be of diuers Sects and Opinions, some Caluinists, others Lutherans, some Zwinglians, and others Hughgonites; yea, they lay vnto our charge fayned disagreements ▪ without any difference,
They challenge us to be of diverse Sects and Opinions, Some Calvinists, Others Lutherans, Some Zwinglians, and Others Hughgonites; yea, they lay unto our charge feigned disagreements ▪ without any difference,
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and in the Apostles time, when one said, hee held of Paul, another of Cephas, another of Apollos? And yet they did not teach or hold any diuersities of doctrines, though Paul reprooued Peter to his face for dissimulation in his course of proceeding from true Religion.
and in the Apostles time, when one said, he held of Paul, Another of Cephas, Another of Apollos? And yet they did not teach or hold any diversities of doctrines, though Paul reproved Peter to his face for dissimulation in his course of proceeding from true Religion.
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let the Papistes forbeare to complaine of our disagreements, till they come to a better concord among themselues, whereof they are witnesses, which are any way acquainted with their Schoole-mens Disputes.
let the Papists forbear to complain of our disagreements, till they come to a better concord among themselves, whereof they Are Witnesses, which Are any Way acquainted with their Schoolmen's Disputes.
as also concerning Originall sinne in the Virgin Mary? How differ the Canonistes, and the Schoole-men about Auricular Confession, these holding it to be the Ordinance of God, they onely the Tradition of men? How farre doth Pigghyus differ from Cajetan; Thomas, from Lumbart; Scotus, from Thomas; Occam from Scotus, Aliensis from Occam, the Nominalls from the Realls? What differences shall we finde amongst their Fryers and Monkes, some placing holinesse in eating Fish, others Hearbes, some in a Linnen garment, some in a Woollen, some will bee of the Order of Preaching, some of the disorder of Begging Fryers, some Shod, some Barefoot, some White, some Blacke, some Gray Fryers? What Orders of Augustines, Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites, and Iacobines? Let them bethinke themselues how they differ in the matter of that high Mysterie of the Sacrament of the Altar (as they call it) some thinke the Body of Christ is naturally and really in the Sacrament, others deny it;
as also Concerning Original sin in the Virgae Marry? How differ the Canonists, and the Schoolmen about Auricular Confessi, these holding it to be the Ordinance of God, they only the Tradition of men? How Far does Pigghyus differ from Cajetan; Thomas, from Lumbart; Scotus, from Thomas; Occam from Scotus, Aliensis from Occam, the Nominals from the Reals? What differences shall we find among their Friars and Monks, Some placing holiness in eating Fish, Others Herbs, Some in a Linen garment, Some in a Woollen, Some will be of the Order of Preaching, Some of the disorder of Begging Friars, Some Shod, Some Barefoot, Some White, Some Black, Some Grey Friars? What Order of Augustine's, Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites, and Jacobines? Let them bethink themselves how they differ in the matter of that high Mystery of the Sacrament of the Altar (as they call it) Some think the Body of christ is naturally and really in the Sacrament, Others deny it;
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for whatsoeuer the vulgar and multitude spake of Christ, hee stayeth not vpon them, but conuerteth his speech to the Apostles, which had beene alwayes conuersant with him,
for whatsoever the Vulgar and multitude spoke of christ, he stays not upon them, but Converts his speech to the Apostles, which had been always conversant with him,
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and trained vp in the knowledge of the Scriptures, and Prophesies, and of them especially hee requireth a more setled Iudgement, and solid Account of knowledge:
and trained up in the knowledge of the Scriptures, and prophecies, and of them especially he requires a more settled Judgement, and solid Account of knowledge:
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And though there bee many Gods, and many Faiths in the world (as then there was) yet to vs there is but one true God, and one Faith, into which we are all baptized:
And though there be many God's, and many Faiths in the world (as then there was) yet to us there is but one true God, and one Faith, into which we Are all baptised:
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wee are most of vs, therein too ready to imitate Peter, which being required by Christ, to testifie his louing him more then others, (as hee protested) by doing more duty then others;
we Are most of us, therein too ready to imitate Peter, which being required by christ, to testify his loving him more then Others, (as he protested) by doing more duty then Others;
but what was that to them, which neither knew, nor followed the Doctrine of Iesus and Paul; hee easily preuayled against such professors, and tare them in pieces.
but what was that to them, which neither knew, nor followed the Doctrine of Iesus and Paul; he Easily prevailed against such professors, and tear them in Pieces.
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but that it is not sufficient to beleeue, vnlesse they also confesse Christ: and herein there is another Doctrine of Christ and of his Apostles commended vnto vs, namely:
but that it is not sufficient to believe, unless they also confess christ: and herein there is Another Doctrine of christ and of his Apostles commended unto us, namely:
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which yet, not onely Nicodemus, and other faint-hearted Disciples did, lest they should be excommunicated for the profession of Christ, but Peter and all the rest forsooke him,
which yet, not only Nicodemus, and other fainthearted Disciples did, lest they should be excommunicated for the profession of christ, but Peter and all the rest forsook him,
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whether the Messias, or the Prophet, to whom all the Prophets from Samuel, to that time gaue witnesse, he chose rather to confesse and witnesse himselfe to bee Christ by his workes, then by his words;
whither the Messias, or the Prophet, to whom all the prophets from Samuel, to that time gave witness, he chosen rather to confess and witness himself to be christ by his works, then by his words;
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and therefore in the sight of such as were sent to inquire of him a Confession what he was, he did many great works which no other but Christ could doe, agreeably to the Prophesie of Isaiah, Opening the eyes of the blinde, the eares of the deafe, the mouthes of the dumbe, and raysing the dead:
and Therefore in the sighed of such as were sent to inquire of him a Confessi what he was, he did many great works which no other but christ could do, agreeably to the Prophesy of Isaiah, Opening the eyes of the blind, the ears of the deaf, the mouths of the dumb, and raising the dead:
Lastly, seeing our Sauiour exacteth iustly an Account, and Confession of the Apostles proficiencie, what they had attained vnto aboue others, in the knowledge of him;
Lastly, seeing our Saviour exacteth justly an Account, and Confessi of the Apostles proficiency, what they had attained unto above Others, in the knowledge of him;
but to haue taught the sacred Theology concerning the Dignitie, Authoritie, and Offices of Christ, when they shall find many of inferiour degrees of Learning, onely professing themselues Schollers and Learners,
but to have taught the sacred Theology Concerning the Dignity, authority, and Offices of christ, when they shall find many of inferior Degrees of Learning, only professing themselves Scholars and Learners,
and not Masters and Teachers, which yet in soundnesse of knowledge, and practise of pietie, shall out-strip and runne before these Church-Rabbins: When Nicodemus (a Doctor in Israel) is palpably blind in the doctrine of Regeneration, which the sinfull Canaanite, Marie Magdalen, and other silly women, (the followers of Christ) both knew and practised more then they:
and not Masters and Teachers, which yet in soundness of knowledge, and practice of piety, shall outstrip and run before these Church-Rabbins: When Nicodemus (a Doctor in Israel) is palpably blind in the Doctrine of Regeneration, which the sinful Canaanite, Marry Magdalen, and other silly women, (the followers of christ) both knew and practised more then they:
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yea, Aquila and Priscilla (which were Tent-makers, and Mechanicks) could instruct the eloquent Preacher Apollos, to vnderstand more perfectly the Mysteries of Religion concerning Christ.
yea, Aquila and Priscilla (which were Tent-makers, and Mechanics) could instruct the eloquent Preacher Apollos, to understand more perfectly the Mysteres of Religion Concerning christ.
Now omitting many other obseruations which might bee drawne out of this Context, and the reasons which mooued many not so freely to confesse Christ, as they ought.
Now omitting many other observations which might be drawn out of this Context, and the Reasons which moved many not so freely to confess christ, as they ought.
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or of the Pharisees beleeue on him? Or because they held him of poore parentage or degree, Ioseph the Carpenters sonne: or was of a base countrey of Galilee, whence is no mention made of any Prophet to arise;
or of the Pharisees believe on him? Or Because they held him of poor parentage or degree, Ioseph the Carpenters son: or was of a base country of Galilee, whence is no mention made of any Prophet to arise;
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or vulgar reasons, confesseth plainely, as hee had beene taught, and both heard and seene the manifold and manifest Signes of his Messiahship. Thou art (saith hee) the Sonne of the liuing God. This Confession is very excellent:
or Vulgar Reasons, Confesses plainly, as he had been taught, and both herd and seen the manifold and manifest Signs of his Messiahship. Thou art (Says he) the Son of the living God. This Confessi is very excellent:
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and the Mightie God: and as the Angell informed the blessed Virgin Mother, that hee should be called Immanu-el, and the Sonne of the most High, and the Sonne of God. This is not Blasphemie,
and the Mighty God: and as the Angel informed the blessed Virgae Mother, that he should be called Immanuel, and the Son of the most High, and the Son of God. This is not Blasphemy,
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and the Apostle truely auoucheth, that therein Christ committed no robbery, who being God by nature, equall to his Father, humbled himselfe to bee made man, and thereby his manhood was exalted, and hee became NONLATINALPHABET, a man-God;
and the Apostle truly avoucheth, that therein christ committed no robbery, who being God by nature, equal to his Father, humbled himself to be made man, and thereby his manhood was exalted, and he became, a man-God;
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though the Popish error cannot hereby stand, that the Virgin Mary was NONLATINALPHABET, a bearer, or mother of his Godhead, Which was the worke of the holy Ghost.
though the Popish error cannot hereby stand, that the Virgae Marry was, a bearer, or mother of his Godhead, Which was the work of the holy Ghost.
Thus Peter confessing him to be Christ, (that is the Messiah) the annoyted of God, briefely implyeth and compriseth all his offices, of King, Priest and Prophet: a King to conquer by his power, and rule by his prouidence:
Thus Peter confessing him to be christ, (that is the Messiah) the annoyted of God, briefly Implies and compriseth all his Offices, of King, Priest and Prophet: a King to conquer by his power, and Rule by his providence:
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and a Prophet, to teach Gods diuine doctrine, which is a most holy reuelation, not onely answerable vnto, but excelling all the old prophesies which were foulded vp in much obscuritie, in comparison of that great Light which hath shined vnto vs in the face of Christ: Of which particular Offices,
and a Prophet, to teach God's divine Doctrine, which is a most holy Revelation, not only answerable unto, but excelling all the old prophecies which were folded up in much obscurity, in comparison of that great Light which hath shined unto us in the face of christ: Of which particular Offices,
God is the Father of Christ (as God) by Generation, being Father by nature vnto the second Person, begetting him of his owne Substance, before all time.
God is the Father of christ (as God) by Generation, being Father by nature unto the second Person, begetting him of his own Substance, before all time.
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And heere let vs a little consider the wonderfulnesse of this generation, manifested in three respects, wherein this generation differs from all others.
And Here let us a little Consider the wonderfulness of this generation, manifested in three respects, wherein this generation differs from all Others.
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And so much bee spoken concerning this so pregnant answer of Peter to the question of his Lord and Master, which so summarily compriseth whatsoeuer is to be beleeued of Christ touching our saluation.
And so much be spoken Concerning this so pregnant answer of Peter to the question of his Lord and Master, which so summarily compriseth whatsoever is to be believed of christ touching our salvation.
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and it is not without a Mystery that Christ doth thrise remember him at one time by that name, Simon Bar-Iona: the name of Simon was giuen him at his Circumcision;
and it is not without a Mystery that christ does thrice Remember him At one time by that name, Simon Bar-Iona: the name of Simon was given him At his Circumcision;
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and the Rocke whereupon the Church is builded, which is Christ: So not Peter, but the faith of Peter and confession thereof concerning Christ, procured him that blessing,
and the Rock whereupon the Church is built, which is christ: So not Peter, but the faith of Peter and Confessi thereof Concerning christ, procured him that blessing,
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so that (as I shal shew more at large hereafter) not vpon Peters constancie (which was nothing but infirmitie) but vpon his confession (which had a firmitude of Faith in Christ) was the Church to bee founded, and Peter pronounced blessed;
so that (as I shall show more At large hereafter) not upon Peter's constancy (which was nothing but infirmity) but upon his Confessi (which had a firmitude of Faith in christ) was the Church to be founded, and Peter pronounced blessed;
if Peters blessednesse had beene built vpon himselfe, and the Church founded vpon him, it had bene a sandie foundation, (as wee see) When the stormes arose, the winds blewe, and billowes beate vpon it;
if Peter's blessedness had been built upon himself, and the Church founded upon him, it had be a sandy Foundation, (as we see) When the storms arose, the winds blew, and billows beat upon it;
So that from this gracious promise of Christ, the whole vniuersall Church (as well at Ierusalem, and Antioch, as at Rome,) yea euery particular member, hath his stablishment and consolation, their assurances of deliuerance in all dangers,
So that from this gracious promise of christ, the Whole universal Church (as well At Ierusalem, and Antioch, as At Room,) yea every particular member, hath his establishment and consolation, their assurances of deliverance in all dangers,
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and this I conceiue to be the true and naturall Interpretation, Context, and Logicall resolution of these words, Come wee now to the points of obseruation. Blessed art thou Simon Bar-Iona.
and this I conceive to be the true and natural Interpretation, Context, and Logical resolution of these words, Come we now to the points of observation. Blessed art thou Simon Bar-Iona.
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Peter beleeueth and confesseth Christ, and Christ therefore pronounceth him a blessed man. Faith and the heauenly knowledge of Iesus Christ maketh a man truely blessed:
Peter Believeth and Confesses christ, and christ Therefore pronounceth him a blessed man. Faith and the heavenly knowledge of Iesus christ makes a man truly blessed:
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and bring foorth many weeds of voluptuousnesse, wee cannot serue God and Mammon: So that voluptuousnesse, carnall Pleasures, pride of life, Honour, and earthly prosperitie can neither bring,
and bring forth many weeds of voluptuousness, we cannot serve God and Mammon: So that voluptuousness, carnal Pleasures, pride of life, Honour, and earthly Prosperity can neither bring,
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nor all these, accumulated with health of body, Prudence, and Fortitude of the minde can produce blessednesse to the Peripateticks: Oh then, the Knowledge, Confession, Profession ▪ and Imitation of Christ, onely setteth vs in this happinesse of Peter: by this Faith we are highly honoured aboue all earthly honour;
nor all these, accumulated with health of body, Prudence, and Fortitude of the mind can produce blessedness to the Peripatetics: O then, the Knowledge, Confessi, Profession ▪ and Imitation of christ, only sets us in this happiness of Peter: by this Faith we Are highly honoured above all earthly honour;
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As therefore we desire to bee blessed eternally, so should wee labour to get this true Faith and sauing Knowledge of Iesus Christ, without which wee are most wretched and miserable:
As Therefore we desire to be blessed eternally, so should we labour to get this true Faith and Saving Knowledge of Iesus christ, without which we Are most wretched and miserable:
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and if any should desire to know how this pretious treasure is to bee gotten, the next doctrine that commeth in order to be considered, will direct him therein For flesh and blood hath not reuealed it vnto thee,
and if any should desire to know how this precious treasure is to be got, the next Doctrine that comes in order to be considered, will Direct him therein For Flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee,
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In handling of which poynt we will first prooue the negatiue part, which is, that the naturall man cannot conceiue or apprehend the mysteries of Saluation by Christ.
In handling of which point we will First prove the negative part, which is, that the natural man cannot conceive or apprehend the Mysteres of Salvation by christ.
but (as the best Interpreters conceiue it) euen a man considered with the whole compasse of the reasonable soules possibilitie, a man indued with a sharpe wit, a quicke apprehension, a strong mind, a piercing iudgement,
but (as the best Interpreters conceive it) even a man considered with the Whole compass of the reasonable Souls possibility, a man endued with a sharp wit, a quick apprehension, a strong mind, a piercing judgement,
and faithfull memory, inabled by Action, Experience, and Obseruation with such an vniuersall Wisdome, that it may bee fitted for notable Offices of Societie, and intercourse in politicke bodies;
and faithful memory, enabled by Actium, Experience, and Observation with such an universal Wisdom, that it may be fitted for notable Offices of Society, and intercourse in politic bodies;
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I say, all these, and many more perfections may concurre vpon the soule, and yet without supernaturall illumination remaineth starke blinde in the mysteries of saluation,
I say, all these, and many more perfections may concur upon the soul, and yet without supernatural illumination remains stark blind in the Mysteres of salvation,
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these Mysteries made the old Doctor in Israel, Nicodemus, to stagger in his reason, and aske, How can these things bee? This diuine Doctrine made the Philosophers, Epicures, and Stoickes, disputing with Saint Paul at Athens, to account him a babler,
these Mysteres made the old Doctor in Israel, Nicodemus, to stagger in his reason, and ask, How can these things be? This divine Doctrine made the Philosophers, Epicureans, and Stoics, disputing with Saint Paul At Athens, to account him a babbler,
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The Doctrine of the Crosse of Christ was therefore a stumbling blocke to the Jewes, and foolishnesse to the Grecians, 1. Cor. 1. 21. for if hee were a man (say they) why doe yee worship him;
The Doctrine of the Cross of christ was Therefore a stumbling block to the Jews, and foolishness to the Greeks, 1. Cor. 1. 21. for if he were a man (say they) why do ye worship him;
and wherefore should this seeme vnreasonable, which is supernaturall, when wee see, there are many things in the earth hard to finde out? In many naturall things wee are at our wits end;
and Wherefore should this seem unreasonable, which is supernatural, when we see, there Are many things in the earth hard to find out? In many natural things we Are At our wits end;
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who knoweth the essence of his owne soule, whence, when, and how he receiued it? Salomon (so singular in wisedome) confesseth that hee could not find out the workes that are wrought vnder the Sunne;
who Knoweth the essence of his own soul, whence, when, and how he received it? Solomon (so singular in Wisdom) Confesses that he could not find out the works that Are wrought under the Sun;
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And to bee short, the greatest Philosophers wearied themselues in studie, and yet could not finde out the reason of many things euen in nature, and before their eyes:
And to be short, the greatest Philosophers wearied themselves in study, and yet could not find out the reason of many things even in nature, and before their eyes:
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wherevpon the chiefest of them, contented themselues to bee called NONLATINALPHABET, and modestly refused to be called NONLATINALPHABET, the louers of wisedome, and not wise men:
whereupon the chiefest of them, contented themselves to be called, and modestly refused to be called, the lovers of Wisdom, and not wise men:
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How can I vnderstand the Prophesies (saith the Eunuch to Philip) except I haue a guide? And hauing thus prooued the first and negatiue part of the Proposition, wee proceed to demonstrate and confirme the Affirmati•e part.
How can I understand the prophecies (Says the Eunuch to Philip) except I have a guide? And having thus proved the First and negative part of the Proposition, we proceed to demonstrate and confirm the Affirmati•e part.
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the other concerning the manner of this heauenly Reuelation, which for the Readers capacitie shall bee plainly laid downe in two seuerall Questions and Answeres.
the other Concerning the manner of this heavenly Revelation, which for the Readers capacity shall be plainly laid down in two several Questions and Answers.
First, if any man will demand what is the impulsiue cause, that moueth God to bestow this speciall grace of heauenly knowledge vpō some more then others?
First, if any man will demand what is the impulsive cause, that moves God to bestow this special grace of heavenly knowledge upon Some more then Others?
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as first in the decayed estate of the Church, when there wanteth a setled forme of Gouernment, it pleaseth him sometimes to blesse the exercise of his Word,
as First in the decayed estate of the Church, when there Wants a settled Form of Government, it Pleases him sometime to bless the exercise of his Word,
and explicit faith, and also with such men as are borne deafe, dumbe, or naturall Ideots, •n whom yet the Spirit of God worketh secretly, without this outward ordinary meanes of Preaching, and hearing the Word;
and explicit faith, and also with such men as Are born deaf, dumb, or natural Idiots, •n whom yet the Spirit of God works secretly, without this outward ordinary means of Preaching, and hearing the Word;
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yet the truth is, and wee must acknowledge it, that hee hath ordained the preaching of his Word to bee the ordinary meanes whereby he doth reueale the knowledge of his will vnto vs:
yet the truth is, and we must acknowledge it, that he hath ordained the preaching of his Word to be the ordinary means whereby he does reveal the knowledge of his will unto us:
First, this teacheth vs, that to attaine vnto the true faith, and sauing knowledge of Iesus Christ, is not so easie a matter as men commonly account it, seeing it is wrought in vs by the Spirit of God,
First, this Teaches us, that to attain unto the true faith, and Saving knowledge of Iesus christ, is not so easy a matter as men commonly account it, seeing it is wrought in us by the Spirit of God,
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It teacheth vs also, that when wee come to meditate on holy Mysteries, we forsake our owne carnall Wisedome and Reason which flesh and blood prompteth vnto vs;
It Teaches us also, that when we come to meditate on holy Mysteres, we forsake our own carnal Wisdom and Reason which Flesh and blood prompteth unto us;
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Therefore the Apostle well aduiseth, k That if any man will seeme to bee wise in this world, let him bee a foole, that hee may bee made wise: as if hee should say, Let him bee a foole in himselfe, that hee may bee made wise by Gods teaching:
Therefore the Apostle well adviseth, k That if any man will seem to be wise in this world, let him be a fool, that he may be made wise: as if he should say, Let him be a fool in himself, that he may be made wise by God's teaching:
let the Preachers be what they will for learning, eloquence, and painfulnesse, as prompt in the Lawe of God as Ezra, as mightie in the Scriptures as Paul, as eloquent as Apollos, as powerfull as Peter, as holy in conuersation as Zacharie; let the peopeople heare neuer so deuoutly, with as much reuerence as Herod heard Iohn, yet all auaileth not without the reuelation of God, which teacheth wisedome secretly, as the Prophet speaketh:
let the Preachers be what they will for learning, eloquence, and painfulness, as prompt in the Law of God as Ezra, as mighty in the Scriptures as Paul, as eloquent as Apollos, as powerful as Peter, as holy in Conversation as Zacharias; let the peopeople hear never so devoutly, with as much Reverence as Herod herd John, yet all avails not without the Revelation of God, which Teaches Wisdom secretly, as the Prophet speaks:
for, what hath any man, which hee hath not receiued? or what profiteth the sowing of the •est seed, in the best manner, •xcept the d•aw come downe •rom heauen vpon it:
for, what hath any man, which he hath not received? or what profiteth the sowing of the •est seed, in the best manner, •xcept the d•aw come down •rom heaven upon it:
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and also •et the people surcease their fa•tious admirations of their Tea•hers, to hold of Paul, Peter, •nd Apollos, but let all hold of Christ, into whom wee are all •aptized.
and also •et the people surcease their fa•tious admirations of their Tea•hers, to hold of Paul, Peter, •nd Apollos, but let all hold of christ, into whom we Are all •aptized.
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let not the least part of Gods glory cleaue vnto vs, but let all the honour & praise be giuen to the Lord, which so reuealeth his secrets vnto vs. And I say also vnto thee, that thou art Peter.
let not the least part of God's glory cleave unto us, but let all the honour & praise be given to the Lord, which so Revealeth his secrets unto us And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter.
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and I will write vpon him the name of my God, and I will write vpon him my new name: God graunt vs th• new name, this conuersion, th• faith, and this white stone and it this new name, which no m• knoweth, but he that receiueth it.
and I will write upon him the name of my God, and I will write upon him my new name: God grant us th• new name, this conversion, th• faith, and this white stone and it this new name, which no m• Knoweth, but he that receiveth it.
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That is vpon this true confession, whereby thou declarest th• selfe to beleeue that I am th• Christ, the prophesied and promised Messiah, the Son of man and the Sonne of the liuing God ▪ vpon this Rock, this Stone, thi• corner ▪ stone I will build my Church, which teacheth vs;
That is upon this true Confessi, whereby thou declarest th• self to believe that I am th• christ, the prophesied and promised Messiah, the Son of man and the Son of the living God ▪ upon this Rock, this Stone, thi• corner ▪ stone I will built my Church, which Teaches us;
The Church of God is built vpon the foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, Iesus Christ himselfe being the chiefe Cornerstone, in whom all the building coupled together, groweth vnto an holy Temple in the Lord:
The Church of God is built upon the Foundation of the prophets and Apostles, Iesus christ himself being the chief Cornerstone, in whom all the building coupled together, grows unto an holy Temple in the Lord:
to this accordeth the testimony of Saint John, describing in his celestiall vision, the new Ierusalem and holy Citie, in which the twelue Apostles are noted to bee the foundations of the Church, which is vnderstood of their Doctrines, and not of their persons;
to this accords the testimony of Saint John, describing in his celestial vision, the new Ierusalem and holy city, in which the twelue Apostles Are noted to be the foundations of the Church, which is understood of their Doctrines, and not of their Persons;
yet if we beleeue not the Mediator-ship of Christ for vs, and our saluation in and by him alone (as Peter heere confesseth) wee are not members vnited to him,
yet if we believe not the Mediatorship of christ for us, and our salvation in and by him alone (as Peter Here Confesses) we Are not members united to him,
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for without it thou maist be in the Church, but not of the Church, and extra ecclesiam nulla salus, a desperate case, where all out of Noahs Arke perish,
for without it thou Mayest be in the Church, but not of the Church, and extra Church nulla salus, a desperate case, where all out of Noahs Ark perish,
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First, if Christ had heereby made Peter the chiefe of the Apostles, and the head and foundation of the Church, thē should the Church haue had a weake, fraile,
First, if christ had hereby made Peter the chief of the Apostles, and the head and Foundation of the Church, them should the Church have had a weak, frail,
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and had many, and more grieuous falls, then any of the elect Apostles, and was himselfe supported by Christ, the foundation and onely Head of the Church:
and had many, and more grievous falls, then any of the elect Apostles, and was himself supported by christ, the Foundation and only Head of the Church:
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and it seemeth, that the Holy Ghost fore-seeing what these men would ascribe to Peter, more then the allowance of Christ, hath more particularly and at large set forth in the Gospell Peters infirmities in quality and number more then any of the other Apostles;
and it seems, that the Holy Ghost Foreseeing what these men would ascribe to Peter, more then the allowance of christ, hath more particularly and At large Set forth in the Gospel Peter's infirmities in quality and number more then any of the other Apostles;
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as if Almightie God foreknowing the superstitious inclination of the Jewes, and all men most apt and prone to Idolatry, would preuent their ouer much aduauncing of holy men, (which are,
as if Almighty God foreknowing the superstitious inclination of the Jews, and all men most apt and prove to Idolatry, would prevent their over much advancing of holy men, (which Are,
and ought to be Sainted onely by God) that they should place them in Gods throne to bee adored as Gods, whom his Word of truth hath deciphered to be weake and sinfull men;
and ought to be Sainted only by God) that they should place them in God's throne to be adored as God's, whom his Word of truth hath deciphered to be weak and sinful men;
which mischiefe Peter himselfe in his life time found experience of, and with all his might and power withstood this madnesse of the multitude, who hauing seene the great myracle wrought by him vpon the poore Creeple in Salomons Porch, gazed vpon him,
which mischief Peter himself in his life time found experience of, and with all his might and power withstood this madness of the multitude, who having seen the great miracle wrought by him upon the poor Creeple in Solomon's Porch, gazed upon him,
and flocked about him (as if he had beene a God) which Peter perceiuing, cast away that opinion with both hands, both vilifying himselfe as a man full of infirmities, an• magnifying the name of Jesu• by whose name and power th• myracle was wrought,
and flocked about him (as if he had been a God) which Peter perceiving, cast away that opinion with both hands, both vilifying himself as a man full of infirmities, an• magnifying the name of Jesu• by whose name and power th• miracle was wrought,
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and of him to heare words, whereby he and his houshold might attaine saluation, he by and by conceiued such eminent opinion of Peters worth and worthynesse;
and of him to hear words, whereby he and his household might attain salvation, he by and by conceived such eminent opinion of Peter's worth and worthiness;
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which excessiue dignitie offered to him, being an indignitie against God (whom hee taught to bee only adored) hee pronounceth himselfe to bee but a man (that is an infirme creature, seruant to the mighty God) whose glory alone hee would haue preferred alone in all things;
which excessive dignity offered to him, being an indignity against God (whom he taught to be only adored) he pronounceth himself to be but a man (that is an infirm creature, servant to the mighty God) whose glory alone he would have preferred alone in all things;
and the like accident and course of proceeding happened vnto Paul and Barnabas, who likewise had cured a creeple at Lystra, in the word and name of Iesus; but the idolatrous people would needs adore them for Gods,
and the like accident and course of proceeding happened unto Paul and Barnabas, who likewise had cured a creeple At Lystra, in the word and name of Iesus; but the idolatrous people would needs adore them for God's,
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and styled them, (and as they thought) enobled them with the titles of their Gods, calling Barnabas, Iupiter, and Paul, Mercurius, and would haue done sacrifice vnto them, till Paul mightily refused,
and styled them, (and as they Thought) ennobled them with the titles of their God's, calling Barnabas, Iupiter, and Paul, Mercurius, and would have done sacrifice unto them, till Paul mightily refused,
and reprooued their errour, proclaiming themselues, men subiect to infirmities (as the people were) and magnifying God for the myracle wrought in the name of his Sonne Iesus, who is onely to be honoured:
and reproved their error, proclaiming themselves, men Subject to infirmities (as the people were) and magnifying God for the miracle wrought in the name of his Son Iesus, who is only to be honoured:
so Almightie God himselfe wel knowing the prone disposition of the Iewish people to Idolatry, concealed from them the body of Moses, whom he had secretly buried in Mount Nebo, (much against the Deuils proiects, who would haue made an Idoll of him;) but Michael, (euen Christ our Prince) resisted him in that impious proiect:
so Almighty God himself well knowing the prove disposition of the Jewish people to Idolatry, concealed from them the body of Moses, whom he had secretly buried in Mount Nebo, (much against the Devils projects, who would have made an Idol of him;) but Michael, (even christ our Prince) resisted him in that impious project:
So they made an Idol of the brazen Serpent, (being but a figure of Christ) for that by that Sacrament they were healed of the stingings of the fiery Serpents in the wildernesse, representing the spirituall healing of our sinfull soules from the deadly stings of that old Serpent Satan, by Christ nayled on the Crosse, the most wise, holy,
So they made an Idol of the brazen Serpent, (being but a figure of christ) for that by that Sacrament they were healed of the stingings of the fiery Serpents in the Wilderness, representing the spiritual healing of our sinful Souls from the deadly stings of that old Serpent Satan, by christ nailed on the Cross, the most wise, holy,
and heauenly Serpent (as himselfe hath also interpreted it) in so much that Hezekiah, to represse the idolatrous madnesse of the multitude, which began to idolatrize to the Brazen Serpent,
and heavenly Serpent (as himself hath also interpreted it) in so much that Hezekiah, to repress the idolatrous madness of the multitude, which began to idolatrize to the Brazen Serpent,
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and to burne incense to it, brake it in pieces, burnt it to powder, and made the people to drinke it, and called it Nehushtan, an vnprositable piece of brasse.
and to burn incense to it, brake it in Pieces, burned it to powder, and made the people to drink it, and called it Nehushtan, an unprofitable piece of brass.
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if our Romanists would beleeue the Scriptures, or Peter himselfe, they shall finde that neither Christ nor himselfe had any purpose to build a primacy vpon this infirme Rock, which in very many particulars is noted a man full of passions and infirmities, more then any other of the elect Apostles (as is aforesaid.)
if our Romanists would believe the Scriptures, or Peter himself, they shall find that neither christ nor himself had any purpose to built a primacy upon this infirm Rock, which in very many particulars is noted a man full of passion and infirmities, more then any other of the elect Apostles (as is aforesaid.)
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Secondly, how carnall was his conceit in heauenly reuelations, which would haue Christ to build Tabernatles of rest and pleasure vpon earth, forgetting the felicitie of the heauenly Paradise, which farre exceedeth in glory.
Secondly, how carnal was his conceit in heavenly revelations, which would have christ to built Tabernatles of rest and pleasure upon earth, forgetting the felicity of the heavenly Paradise, which Far exceeds in glory.
Sixtly, How sluggish was he, that could not watch one houre with his Lord and Master, in the midest of his greatest temptation and Agony, and was by name specially taxed for it.
Sixty, How sluggish was he, that could not watch one hour with his Lord and Master, in the midst of his greatest temptation and Agony, and was by name specially taxed for it.
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when after Christs glorious assention which hee had seene, and the receiuing of the holy Ghost, which he had defended to be the act of God, promised by the Prophets ▪ and after he had a speciall vision,
when After Christ glorious Ascension which he had seen, and the receiving of the holy Ghost, which he had defended to be the act of God, promised by the prophets ▪ and After he had a special vision,
and a commandement to goe to Cornolius and the Gentiles, n and not to account them prophane, whic• God hath cleansed and accepte• and had preached the same D•ctrine, that God was no accepte• of persons, Iewes, or Gentiles;
and a Commandment to go to Cornelius and the Gentiles, n and not to account them profane, whic• God hath cleansed and accepte• and had preached the same D•ctrine, that God was no accepte• of Persons, Iewes, or Gentiles;
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ye• colluded with them of the circumcision, and drew Barnab• into the like dissimulation, withdrawing them selues from the Gentiles in the sight of the Jewes, for which so offensiue and dangerous dissimulation, Paul reproued him to his face at Antioch, that famous Church, where first the professors of the Gospell tooke that high and honourable title to be called Christians:
ye• colluded with them of the circumcision, and drew Barnab• into the like dissimulation, withdrawing them selves from the Gentiles in the sighed of the Jews, for which so offensive and dangerous dissimulation, Paul reproved him to his face At Antioch, that famous Church, where First the professors of the Gospel took that high and honourable title to be called Christians:
what mischiefe •nd inconuenience might it haue •red, if the chiefe Apostle (as •hey pretend) should goe about •o vphold the partition wall which his Lord and Master had •roken downe, to make of Iewes and Gentiles, one flocke vnder one Sheapheard,
what mischief •nd inconvenience might it have •red, if the chief Apostle (as •hey pretend) should go about •o uphold the partition wall which his Lord and Master had •roken down, to make of Iewes and Gentiles, one flock under one Shepherd,
Secondly, if Christ would haue had a primacy (which indeede the Disciples sought after) then Iohn the beloued Apostle, which leaned on his breast, was conuersan• with him at his transfiguration on the mountaine,
Secondly, if christ would have had a primacy (which indeed the Disciples sought After) then John the Beloved Apostle, which leaned on his breast, was conuersan• with him At his transfiguration on the mountain,
and alwayes one selected with Peter and Iames, to be speciall beholders of his great workes, and comnended to his Mothers care at the time of Christs passion:
and always one selected with Peter and James, to be special beholders of his great works, and comnended to his Mother's care At the time of Christ passion:
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Thirdly, it seemeth that the other Apostles neuer vnderstood any thinge of Peters primacy, that they night haue yeelded their due obedience, when they stroue as well as hee, who should bee the greatest? wherevpon the Doctrine of our Sauiour was occasioned to prohibit such superioritie and heathenish Lord ship.
Thirdly, it seems that the other Apostles never understood any thing of Peter's primacy, that they night have yielded their due Obedience, when they strove as well as he, who should be the greatest? whereupon the Doctrine of our Saviour was occasioned to prohibit such superiority and Heathenish Lord ship.
all immediately called of God and equall in Office, for they were called to preach the Gospell to all Nations, to this Office they were all appointed before and after the resurrection;
all immediately called of God and equal in Office, for they were called to preach the Gospel to all nations, to this Office they were all appointed before and After the resurrection;
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Let vs now a little examine the tenure whereby they claime their vniuersall Popedome, and power in and ouer the Church, making themselues, (against Gods forbid, and Peters) Lords ouer Gods heritage.
Let us now a little examine the tenure whereby they claim their universal Popedom, and power in and over the Church, making themselves, (against God's forbid, and Peter's) lords over God's heritage.
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yet they neither had the religious piety of Moses and Aaron, nor kept the Ordinances of Gods Law vncorrupted, but declined both to the right hand, in adding their owne Inu••tions, Traditions, and mis-interpretations;
yet they neither had the religious piety of Moses and Aaron, nor kept the Ordinances of God's Law uncorrupted, but declined both to the right hand, in adding their own Inu••tions, Traditions, and misinterpretations;
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Timothy and Titus, which were Bishops respectiuely of Ephesus, and Creta, might not assume the Apostleship and inlarge their limits which Christ peculiarly gaue to all the Apostles, To goe in all the world;
Timothy and Titus, which were Bishops respectively of Ephesus, and Crete, might not assume the Apostleship and enlarge their Limits which christ peculiarly gave to all the Apostles, To go in all the world;
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neither would the Apostles straighten their power, Ab orbe ad vrbem, to giue ouer the care of all Churches, (which Paul had) to tye themselues to one Citie or Prouince:
neither would the Apostles straighten their power, Ab orbe ad vrbem, to give over the care of all Churches, (which Paul had) to tie themselves to one city or Province:
and odious misdemeanors, and from the dignitie of Apostles (which they arrogate) fall to be Apostataes, to derogate from Christes glory and their owne.
and odious misdemeanors, and from the dignity of Apostles (which they arrogate) fallen to be Apostates, to derogate from Christ's glory and their own.
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as is witnessed, that with the consent of themselues, and the whole Church, which appoynted their limits for order sake, Did commit vnto Paul & Barnabas the charge of preaching the Gospell to the vncircumcision,
as is witnessed, that with the consent of themselves, and the Whole Church, which appointed their Limits for order sake, Did commit unto Paul & Barnabas the charge of preaching the Gospel to the uncircumcision,
And when Peter would extend the Ministery of his Apostleship to the Iewes, he wrote his Epistles vnto them, Being dispersed as strangers throughout Pontus, Galacia, Cappadocia, Asia,
And when Peter would extend the Ministry of his Apostleship to the Iewes, he wrote his Epistles unto them, Being dispersed as Strangers throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia,
Secondly, Saint Paul being so long in that Citie, and making mention of many of his fellow-labourers, commending them as his assistants in the worke of the Lord, hath no note of any remembrance of Peter, who if hee had beene in Rome would no doubt haue beene a principall assistant,
Secondly, Saint Paul being so long in that city, and making mention of many of his Fellow-labourers, commending them as his assistants in the work of the Lord, hath no note of any remembrance of Peter, who if he had been in Room would no doubt have been a principal assistant,
But Peter is the man they stand vpon, and to prooue his being at Rome, they produce a note of Salutations sent from the Church which is at Babylon, which they interpret and inforce to bee at Rome.
But Peter is the man they stand upon, and to prove his being At Room, they produce a note of Salutations sent from the Church which is At Babylon, which they interpret and enforce to be At Room.
And we beleeue there were true Professors of the Christian faith, both at Babylon in Assyria, which Saint Peter remembreth to send salutations to the dispersed Iewes their brethren,
And we believe there were true Professors of the Christian faith, both At Babylon in Assyria, which Saint Peter Remember to send salutations to the dispersed Iewes their brothers,
for it happily resembleth Babylon that kept Gods people in bondage, and is the Scarlet or purple coloured who•e (which the Angel calleth vs to come away from) making all Nations drunken with the cup of her fornications, (as sometime there was an Idole, called Succoth-Benoth, the tabernacle of Daughters,
for it happily resembles Babylon that kept God's people in bondage, and is the Scarlet or purple coloured who•e (which the Angel calls us to come away from) making all nations drunken with the cup of her fornications, (as sometime there was an Idol, called Succoth-Benoth, the tabernacle of Daughters,
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or habitation of Whores, for euery Citie serued such an Idole as best pleased their fancies,) and this was become an habitation of Deuils, the hold of euery foule spirit,
or habitation of Whores, for every city served such an Idol as best pleased their fancies,) and this was become an habitation of Devils, the hold of every foul Spirit,
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least if we grant one absurditie, it beget many. First, as whether Saint Iohn, and other Apostles suruiuing Peter, were vnder the Successors controlement;
lest if we grant one absurdity, it beget many. First, as whither Saint John, and other Apostles surviving Peter, were under the Successors controlment;
and whether Linus, Cletus, and Anacletus, or any Successor in the Sea of Rome, had equall power (as Peter by them is intended to haue had) and might claime a superioritie o - ouer the suruiuing Apostles of Christ, which implyeth a ridiculous and grosse absurditie, that a Bishop or Pastor should beare rule ouer an Apostle, which were in the first and highest degree of Ecclesiasticall Orders as Saint Paul witnesseth, saying, God gaue vnto his Church, first Apostles, that is, by the Romanistes owne interpretation, Chiefest, for so they argue, Peter was chiefe,
and whither Linus, Cletus, and Anacletus, or any Successor in the Sea of Rome, had equal power (as Peter by them is intended to have had) and might claim a superiority oh - over the surviving Apostles of christ, which Implies a ridiculous and gross absurdity, that a Bishop or Pastor should bear Rule over an Apostle, which were in the First and highest degree of Ecclesiastical Order as Saint Paul Witnesseth, saying, God gave unto his Church, First Apostles, that is, by the Romanists own Interpretation, Chiefest, for so they argue, Peter was chief,
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because the Euangelist sayth, Christ chose his twelue Apostles, and first (that is to say chiefest) Peter; whence we conclude, that after Peters death, the Church wanted an Head,
Because the Evangelist say, christ chosen his twelue Apostles, and First (that is to say chiefest) Peter; whence we conclude, that After Peter's death, the Church wanted an Head,
as hardly any could escape or perish elsewhere out of Ierusalem, iustly therefore called the bloody citie, where Manasses shed blood to maintaine Idolatry in all the streetes of Ierusalem;
as hardly any could escape or perish elsewhere out of Ierusalem, justly Therefore called the bloody City, where Manasses shed blood to maintain Idolatry in all the streets of Ierusalem;
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which was a principall cause of that grieuous destruction of the Temple, and the Citie, and captiuitie of the Citizens, which shortly ensued thereupon.
which was a principal cause of that grievous destruction of the Temple, and the city, and captivity of the Citizens, which shortly ensued thereupon.
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And vndoubtedly Rome may as properly bee called the bloody Citie, being first inauspiciously built vpon the blood of brothers (Rhemus and Romulus) and so continued the maintenance of their Idolatry in tenne ensuing persecutions by vnspeakeable blood-sheddings,
And undoubtedly Room may as properly be called the bloody city, being First inauspiciously built upon the blood of Brother's (Rhemus and Romulus) and so continued the maintenance of their Idolatry in tenne ensuing persecutions by unspeakable bloodsheddings,
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and to this day their strongest Arguments are fire and fagot, and other tyrannicall Inquisitions, (of which they make bold euen already to whisper vs in the eare) they may indeed boast more of Peters persecutions,
and to this day their Strongest Arguments Are fire and faggot, and other tyrannical Inquisitions, (of which they make bold even already to whisper us in the ear) they may indeed boast more of Peter's persecutions,
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no, no, they neither preach as Peter, nor liue as Peter, nor are willing to dye as Peter, neither from him can they deduce any of their pompous portlinesse, or papall practises.
no, no, they neither preach as Peter, nor live as Peter, nor Are willing to die as Peter, neither from him can they deduce any of their pompous portliness, or papal practises.
he graunted no pardon for sinnes either past, or to come, nor sent out his Leaden Buls (or Aureas Bullas, glorious and golden braggs) to bring in golden and siluer bags, in exchange for that trash;
he granted no pardon for Sins either past, or to come, nor sent out his Leaden Bulls (or Aureas Bullas, glorious and golden brags) to bring in golden and silver bags, in exchange for that trash;
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wee may finde in all his Epistles, paternes of patience, humility, and obedience to Princes, but not a word of his Decrees, Decretals, Extrauagants, and Canonicall Constitutions;
we may find in all his Epistles, patterns of patience, humility, and Obedience to Princes, but not a word of his Decrees, Decretals, Extravagants, and Canonical Constitutions;
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and false Iudgements, in condemning innocents, in Pilats Bason they would wash their hands, and then sit downe in Peters Chaire, and pronounce their bloodie Sentences:
and false Judgments, in condemning Innocents, in Pilats Basin they would wash their hands, and then fit down in Peter's Chair, and pronounce their bloody Sentences:
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and Peter in like sort to all Pastors, otherwise their boasting of succession to Peter, is but like the glorying of a Traytor, which hath nothing to say in his Iustification,
and Peter in like sort to all Pastors, otherwise their boasting of succession to Peter, is but like the glorying of a Traitor, which hath nothing to say in his Justification,
but that his father was a good Subiect, and his Ancestors honest men, whose condemnation is the more iust, hauing so degenerated from the pietie of their predecessors.
but that his father was a good Subject, and his Ancestors honest men, whose condemnation is the more just, having so degenerated from the piety of their predecessors.
Indeed euery one of these words are very significant, and emphaticall, and afford profitable notes and worthy the paines both of my writing and your reading. I will build.
Indeed every one of these words Are very significant, and emphatical, and afford profitable notes and worthy the pains both of my writing and your reading. I will built.
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though as in the building of Salomons Temple there were many workemen and diuers degrees, yet Salomon is only said by his wisedome to build the Temple, which prepared the materialls,
though as in the building of Solomon's Temple there were many workmen and diverse Degrees, yet Solomon is only said by his Wisdom to built the Temple, which prepared the materials,
there are three notable and speciall figures and representations of the Church, propounded in the Scriptures of the old Testament, in all which, the worke and workemanship is prescribed by God himselfe, whose diuine wisedome (knowing what was in man) would not leaue any thing to his braine-sicke (if not braine-lesse) inuentions,
there Are three notable and special figures and representations of the Church, propounded in the Scriptures of the old Testament, in all which, the work and workmanship is prescribed by God himself, whose divine Wisdom (knowing what was in man) would not leave any thing to his brainsick (if not brainless) Inventions,
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First, Touching the Arke of Noah, it was prouided for the preseruation of Gods Family (which was the Church) in the posteritie of Noah, by Gods appointment only, vnforeseene by the Patriarch himselfe,
First, Touching the Ark of Noah, it was provided for the preservation of God's Family (which was the Church) in the posterity of Noah, by God's appointment only, unforeseen by the Patriarch himself,
yet the making of the Arke is in all things prescribed by Almighty God, the Timber of Pine Trees (gopher) the Rabbines pitching within and without, the length, the breadth, and height, the windowes, doore;
yet the making of the Ark is in all things prescribed by Almighty God, the Timber of Pine Trees (gopher) the Rabbis pitching within and without, the length, the breadth, and height, the windows, door;
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for howsoeuer hee filleth Heauen an Earth with his presence, yet his speciall residence is in his Church, which is said to be his habitation, where hee will dwell for euer,
for howsoever he fills Heaven an Earth with his presence, yet his special residence is in his Church, which is said to be his habitation, where he will dwell for ever,
and Moses is very diligent, in •e ample discription thereof, •nd whatsoeuer appertained to •he seruice of God therein, •hich was brought by Dauid, •fter he was setled in his King•ome, with great solemnitie;
and Moses is very diligent, in •e ample description thereof, •nd whatsoever appertained to •he service of God therein, •hich was brought by David, •fter he was settled in his King•ome, with great solemnity;
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to square out our Church gouernours and gouernment, and all variation from it, is an aberration from the truth, which is the chiefe pillar of Religion in the house of God.
to square out our Church Governors and government, and all variation from it, is an aberration from the truth, which is the chief pillar of Religion in the house of God.
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And thus wee haue found out the chiefe Master builder, which is Christ, I will build saith he, and the same is also the foundation of the building; the Rock, and Corner-stone;
And thus we have found out the chief Master builder, which is christ, I will built Says he, and the same is also the Foundation of the building; the Rock, and Cornerstone;
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2 Build; the Church is compared to a building, the nature of which metaphor shall the mor• plainely bee expounded, by shewing what resemblance ther• is betweene the Church of God and a house or building.
2 Built; the Church is compared to a building, the nature of which metaphor shall the mor• plainly be expounded, by showing what resemblance ther• is between the Church of God and a house or building.
then to the knees, &c. and Christ himselfe implyeth so much in the Parable of the Mustardseed, which being little at first, groweth to a Tree, wherein Birdes build their Neasts.
then to the knees, etc. and christ himself Implies so much in the Parable of the Mustard seed, which being little At First, grows to a Tree, wherein Birds built their Nests.
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By Church here is vnderstood that Societie and communion of Saints, which are knit together by faith in Christ, and fellowship amongst themselues, by participation of Gods diuine Word and Sacraments, which are the soule and sinewes of this body,
By Church Here is understood that Society and communion of Saints, which Are knit together by faith in christ, and fellowship among themselves, by participation of God's divine Word and Sacraments, which Are the soul and sinews of this body,
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For that is the end of our vocation, that we being chosen and called out of the world by the voice of Gods Word, should bee an holy and precious people vnto him.
For that is the end of our vocation, that we being chosen and called out of the world by the voice of God's Word, should be an holy and precious people unto him.
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Ecclesia is therefore deriued from NONLATINALPHABET, to bee chosen, or called out of one Societie into another, out of the kingdome of darknesse into light;
Ecclesia is Therefore derived from, to be chosen, or called out of one Society into Another, out of the Kingdom of darkness into Light;
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so the faithfull of the Iewes and Gentiles being conuerted by the preaching of Peter and the other Apostles, Became a Primitiu• Church, liued together in one place, continued in the Apostles doctrine and fellowship, in common prayers, in breaking of Bread:
so the faithful of the Iewes and Gentiles being converted by the preaching of Peter and the other Apostles, Became a Primitiu• Church, lived together in one place, continued in the Apostles Doctrine and fellowship, in Common Prayers, in breaking of Bred:
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but the markes of the Romish Church are not there to be found. First, their pretended Antiquitie cannot warrant the later Nouelties of their Churches inuentions.
but the marks of the Romish Church Are not there to be found. First, their pretended Antiquity cannot warrant the later Novelties of their Churches Inventions.
Augustine, that learned Father, and worthy Disputer, durst affirme against their Visibilitie of the Church, Quod aliquando Ecclesia fuit in solo Abraham, &c. That sometimes the Church visible was onely in Abraham, Noah, Lot, Elijah, &c. Fourthly,
Augustine, that learned Father, and worthy Disputer, durst affirm against their Visibility of the Church, Quod aliquando Ecclesia fuit in solo Abraham, etc. That sometime the Church visible was only in Abraham, Noah, Lot, Elijah, etc. Fourthly,
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and for that marke of Succession of Bishops (no way grounded on the Scriptures) is as hardly to bee prooued, otherwise then as Annas and Caiphas were Aarons successors, in a broken and interrupted disorder,
and for that mark of Succession of Bishops (no Way grounded on the Scriptures) is as hardly to be proved, otherwise then as Annas and Caiaphas were Aaron's Successors, in a broken and interrupted disorder,
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neither called, nor practising Gods Religion (as Aaron) but Simonists, Sectaries, prophane hypocries, misinterpreters, corrupters of Gods Word, and bloody murderers;
neither called, nor practising God's Religion (as Aaron) but Simonists, Sectaries, profane Hypocrisies, misinterpreters, corrupters of God's Word, and bloody murderers;
let them surcease to rule as Lords ouer Gods heritage, & feed the flocke of Christ, of a willing mind and not for filthy lucre, that we may find and acknowledge some similitude of their succession in the Apostolicall Chaire,
let them surcease to Rule as lords over God's heritage, & feed the flock of christ, of a willing mind and not for filthy lucre, that we may find and acknowledge Some similitude of their succession in the Apostolical Chair,
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or Vniuersall Church, that wee shall doubt whether they be any particular Church of Christ, or members of that mysticall body whereof hee is the onely Head:
or Universal Church, that we shall doubt whither they be any particular Church of christ, or members of that mystical body whereof he is the only Head:
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and their false Prophet that teacheth lyes, shall be but the taile (as the Prophet Isaiah speaketh) which being out of conformitie with the body, is a deformity to the whole body,
and their false Prophet that Teaches lies, shall be but the tail (as the Prophet Isaiah speaks) which being out of conformity with the body, is a deformity to the Whole body,
but hollownesse and hypocrisie in their hearts, and the woe denounced against the Pharises and Hypocrites by Christ himselfe, shall fall vpon them for their merited portion;
but hollowness and hypocrisy in their hearts, and the woe denounced against the Pharisees and Hypocrites by christ himself, shall fallen upon them for their merited portion;
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loue the chiefest seates in Synagogues and assemblies, and will be called and accounted the only Rabbies, Doctors and Fathers of the Church, they take away the Key of knowledge,
love the chiefest seats in Synagogues and assemblies, and will be called and accounted the only Rabbies, Doctors and Father's of the Church, they take away the Key of knowledge,
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and shut vp the Kingdome of Heauen, (neither entring themselues nor suffering those that would) deuouring Widdowes houses vnder colour of long prayers;
and shut up the Kingdom of Heaven, (neither entering themselves nor suffering those that would) devouring Widow's houses under colour of long Prayers;
painted Sepulchers which haue all thinges outwardly beautifull; make cleane Cuppes and Pottes, but inwardly are full of briberie, excesse, rottennesse and corruption;
painted Sepulchers which have all things outwardly beautiful; make clean Cups and Pots, but inwardly Are full of bribery, excess, rottenness and corruption;
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garnishing the Tombes of the Apostles and Martyres, and haue martyred many that would haue imitated the doctrine and doings of Christ and his Apostles:
garnishing the Tombs of the Apostles and Martyrs, and have martyred many that would have imitated the Doctrine and doings of christ and his Apostles:
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hee might say as once Almighty God, in derision said of Adam after his transgression, Behold how the man is become as one of vs, or Simia, quam similis, turpissima bestia, nobis, indeed but Iack-an-apes to a man:
he might say as once Almighty God, in derision said of Adam After his Transgression, Behold how the man is become as one of us, or Simia, quam Similis, turpissima Beast, nobis, indeed but Jackanapes to a man:
what should we multiply profes in so plaine a matter, to proue them wolues in sheepes cloathing, making hauocke of the flocke, hauing another Gospel than Paul or Peter taught,
what should we multiply profess in so plain a matter, to prove them wolves in Sheep clothing, making havoc of the flock, having Another Gospel than Paul or Peter taught,
All this while we dispute of the works of the vssible Church, wherein notwithstanding may be Wheate and Chaffe, Sheepe and Goates, true Professours and Hypocrites:
All this while we dispute of the works of the vssible Church, wherein notwithstanding may be Wheat and Chaff, Sheep and Goats, true Professors and Hypocrites:
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but the inuisible Church hath her inuisible markes, as Gods prescience and election, the Lord knoweth who are his, faith in the heart, all such shall be saued whose hearts the Lord opened to beleeue the Gospel, regeneration,
but the invisible Church hath her invisible marks, as God's prescience and election, the Lord Knoweth who Are his, faith in the heart, all such shall be saved whose hearts the Lord opened to believe the Gospel, regeneration,
fashioned to the image of Christ and God, which was defaced by Adams transgression and our owne actuall rebellion, making vs dead in trespasses and sinnes;
fashioned to the image of christ and God, which was defaced by Adams Transgression and our own actual rebellion, making us dead in Trespasses and Sins;
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but by Christ through faith are renewed, made new men, new creatures, aliue vnto God, adopted Children of God, receiuing the Spirit of God as the pledge of our adoption and inheritance:
but by christ through faith Are renewed, made new men, new creatures, alive unto God, adopted Children of God, receiving the Spirit of God as the pledge of our adoption and inheritance:
so as Salomon could not by any outward thinge discerne the Reprobate from the Elect; it apeareth saith hee) that it commeth alike to all, to him that sacrificeth,
so as Solomon could not by any outward thing discern the Reprobate from the Elect; it appeareth Says he) that it comes alike to all, to him that Sacrificeth,
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as to him that sacrificeth not: Hypocrites sacrificed thousands of Rams, and streames of Oyle; yea they offered the fruite of their bodies for the sinne of their soules;
as to him that Sacrificeth not: Hypocrites sacrificed thousands of Rams, and streams of Oil; yea they offered the fruit of their bodies for the sin of their Souls;
Saint Paul (as touching the Law) liued vnblameably when as yet he was no member but a Persecutor of the visible Church, till hee was called and conuerted by the voice of Christ;
Saint Paul (as touching the Law) lived unblamably when as yet he was no member but a Persecutor of the visible Church, till he was called and converted by the voice of christ;
Abrahams seede, are the children of Promise (but in Isaack) not the carnall progeny which persecute the Children borne of the spirit, outwardly Iewes but in truth are not;
Abrahams seed, Are the children of Promise (but in Isaac) not the carnal progeny which persecute the Children born of the Spirit, outwardly Iewes but in truth Are not;
as Simon Magus was acursed after he had receiued the outward Sacrament of baptisme, and was full of the gall of bitternesse, hypocrisie, and all iniquitie:
as Simon Magus was accursed After he had received the outward Sacrament of Baptism, and was full of the Gall of bitterness, hypocrisy, and all iniquity:
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so our blessed Sauiour, as well in sundry pregnant parables as declaratiue and plaine propositions, would driue vs from this vaine confidence, which the Iewes had, in boasting they were Abrahams seede,
so our blessed Saviour, as well in sundry pregnant parables as declarative and plain propositions, would driven us from this vain confidence, which the Iewes had, in boasting they were Abrahams seed,
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all which the blessed proto-Martyre Saint Steuen largely answereth and confuteth, by an history call relation, shewing vnto the Iewes, that the Temple, Law,
all which the blessed proto-Martyre Saint Stephen largely Answers and confuteth, by an history call Relation, showing unto the Iewes, that the Temple, Law,
let vs therefore with Nathaniel seeke the Messiah, and come to finde him by the guiding of Philip and the Apostles, which inuite vs to come and see, whom? euen him of whom Moses and the Prophets did write, Iesus of Nazareth, and if hee make a question,
let us Therefore with Nathaniel seek the Messiah, and come to find him by the guiding of Philip and the Apostles, which invite us to come and see, whom? even him of whom Moses and the prophets did write, Iesus of Nazareth, and if he make a question,
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yet the Scriptures expresse the contrary in both, for he shall be called a Nazarite, and not onely the Deuils acknowledge him a Nazarite, but Pilate wrote the inscription of his crosse, Iesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jewes, to this Touchstone Christ himselfe directeth vs, search the Scriptures; Moses and the Prophets are left to keepe men out of Hell (the place of torment) and Peter sendeth vs to this sure word of prophesie:
yet the Scriptures express the contrary in both, for he shall be called a Nazarite, and not only the Devils acknowledge him a Nazarite, but Pilate wrote the inscription of his cross, Iesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews, to this Touchstone christ himself directeth us, search the Scriptures; Moses and the prophets Are left to keep men out of Hell (the place of torment) and Peter sends us to this sure word of prophesy:
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and loue the Cable, with which the Shipe and Arke of the Church is stayed in stormes and tempests, that being tossed it cannot sinke, though the windes blow it cannot fall:
and love the Cable, with which the Shipe and Ark of the Church is stayed in storms and tempests, that being tossed it cannot sink, though the winds blow it cannot fallen:
the charity of the Romish Church is contrarie to that charity which the Apostle requireth and hath taught, that it is more blessed to giue then to receiue;
the charity of the Romish Church is contrary to that charity which the Apostle requires and hath taught, that it is more blessed to give then to receive;
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and builders of their Monistaries, Cloysters, Hermitages, and dennes of Droanes, where the bread of labourers is bestowed vpon loiterers, which to feede their owne bellies, starue the soules of Gods people;
and Builders of their Monistaries, Cloisters, Hermitages, and dens of Drones, where the bred of labourers is bestowed upon loiterers, which to feed their own bellies, starve the Souls of God's people;
and preferreth before their vaine bablings in a strange Language and Lyturgie, and dasheth them all out of his liking and acceptance, with that of the Prophet Isaiah, quis requisiuit haec? who hath required these thinges at your hands? no Prince,
and preferreth before their vain babblings in a strange Language and Liturgy, and dasheth them all out of his liking and acceptance, with that of the Prophet Isaiah, quis requisiuit haec? who hath required these things At your hands? no Prince,
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In a word, Christ here calleth it his Church, not Peters, but the Romish Antichrist will haue it Peters Shippe, Peters Church built to Peter; not by Peter by Apostolicall Docttrine,
In a word, christ Here calls it his Church, not Peter's, but the Romish Antichrist will have it Peter's Ship, Peter's Church built to Peter; not by Peter by Apostolical Doctrine,
how vnlike is Peters Church at Ierusalem and Antioch, to Peters Church at Rome? there hee shewed his loue to his Master in edifying his Church, feeding his Lambs, feeding his Sheepe, as he was required;
how unlike is Peter's Church At Ierusalem and Antioch, to Peter's Church At Room? there he showed his love to his Master in edifying his Church, feeding his Lambs, feeding his Sheep, as he was required;
and Sheepheards are all sold for a price (Omnia vaenalia Romae) all sins at offer and proffer, no questioning of their repentance, but of their reputations;
and Shepherds Are all sold for a price (Omnia vaenalia Rome) all Sins At offer and proffer, no questioning of their Repentance, but of their reputations;
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some paultery penances perhaps are inioyned, in carnall ordinances and ceremonies; abstayning from some meates, obseruing some Feastiuals, seruing some Saints;
Some paltry penances perhaps Are enjoined, in carnal ordinances and ceremonies; abstaining from Some Meats, observing Some Festivals, serving Some Saints;
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but let vs now proceede to shew how to this prayse of Peters profession, Christ addeth a promise of the stabillity of the Church, that the gates of Hell shall not bee able to preuaile against it.
but let us now proceed to show how to this praise of Peter's profession, christ adds a promise of the stabillity of the Church, that the gates of Hell shall not be able to prevail against it.
This saying is vnderstood of the Spirituall, and not the Temporall Kingdome of Christ; for hee doth not make any promise that the worldly Potentates should not preuaile against the visible Church, (which both the Assyrians, Caldeans, and Romans often did,
This saying is understood of the Spiritual, and not the Temporal Kingdom of christ; for he does not make any promise that the worldly Potentates should not prevail against the visible Church, (which both the Assyrians, Chaldaeans, and Romans often did,
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and the barbarous Hunnes and French-men against Rome it selfe) but the gates of Hell shall not preuaile against the true Church and beleeuers in Christ: no doubt the gates of Hell haue mightily preuayled against that Synagogue of Satan, whose Bishops haue gotten the Popedome,
and the barbarous Hunnes and Frenchmen against Room it self) but the gates of Hell shall not prevail against the true Church and believers in christ: no doubt the gates of Hell have mightily prevailed against that Synagogue of Satan, whose Bishops have got the Popedom,
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Nay, Satan had sifted Peter himselfe after this promise, and if he had not stood firme by faith through Christs prayer, he was in danger of a downefall, and Ship-wracke of saluation.
Nay, Satan had sifted Peter himself After this promise, and if he had not stood firm by faith through Christ prayer, he was in danger of a downfall, and Shipwreck of salvation.
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This is also a metaphoricall phrase, for Hell and Heauen haue no materiall gates, though for our weake capacities, it pleaseth Gods spirit so to expresse spirituall powers vnto vs;
This is also a metaphorical phrase, for Hell and Heaven have no material gates, though for our weak capacities, it Pleases God's Spirit so to express spiritual Powers unto us;
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which continually assault the Church of God, and try all their power and policy to batter and ouerthrow it, but shall not bee able to ouercome it. Whence wee learne:
which continually assault the Church of God, and try all their power and policy to batter and overthrow it, but shall not be able to overcome it. Whence we Learn:
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but that Satan shall not ouercome the beleeuer in Christ: the iust man Iob, and the most faithfull Abraham, the holiest Dauid, the wisest Salomon, and Peter himselfe were tempted, tryed, and afflicted;
but that Satan shall not overcome the believer in christ: the just man Job, and the most faithful Abraham, the Holiest David, the Wisest Solomon, and Peter himself were tempted, tried, and afflicted;
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For as the mountaines incompassed Ierusalem, so the Lord standeth about his people, that like mount Zion they cannot be remoued, but stand firme and fast for euer:
For as the Mountains encompassed Ierusalem, so the Lord Stands about his people, that like mount Zion they cannot be removed, but stand firm and fast for ever:
but withall, hee so watereth the branches, that hee maketh them to beare much fruite, Nam vbi spiritus irrigatio defuerit, omnis plantatio exarescit, where the spirit of God doth not water, the plants wither:
but withal, he so Waters the branches, that he makes them to bear much fruit, Nam vbi spiritus irrigatio defuerit, omnis plantatio exarescit, where the Spirit of God does not water, the plants wither:
but haue euerlasting life, let the wild Boare of the Forrest, and the subtle Foxes out of the Wildernesse seeke to roote vp and to supplant the Lords plantation,
but have everlasting life, let the wild Boar of the Forest, and the subtle Foxes out of the Wilderness seek to root up and to supplant the lords plantation,
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and Satan watching all opportunities to destoy the holy seede, (yea the Sonne of God himselfe) who is yet taken vp into Heauen (as all other true beleeuers through him shall be) and his Church preserued and nourished for a time in the wildernesse of this World;
and Satan watching all opportunities to destoy the holy seed, (yea the Son of God himself) who is yet taken up into Heaven (as all other true believers through him shall be) and his Church preserved and nourished for a time in the Wilderness of this World;
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who is it that ouercommeth the world, but hee which beleeueth that Jesus is the Sonne of God? this is that which God signified vnto Moses, and prepared him to constant perseuerance in the middest of all the Egyptian oppressions,
who is it that Overcometh the world, but he which Believeth that jesus is the Son of God? this is that which God signified unto Moses, and prepared him to constant perseverance in the midst of all the Egyptian oppressions,
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nay rather the Church is a fire, to burne vp her enemies on euery side; as the Prophet Zachary foretold the Israelites, when he had reduced them out of captiuitie:
nay rather the Church is a fire, to burn up her enemies on every side; as the Prophet Zachary foretold the Israelites, when he had reduced them out of captivity:
great is the securitie of the godly, I say securitie, not carnall, whereby the feare of God is shaken off but spiritual, wherby the feare of damnation is ouercome:
great is the security of the godly, I say security, not carnal, whereby the Fear of God is shaken off but spiritual, whereby the Fear of damnation is overcome:
or breed in vs any carnall securitie, but a carefull watchfulnesse ouer our waies and works, and to worke out our saluation with feare and trembling, to cleaue stedfastly vnto the foundation and the Rock Christ, otherwise, let him that thinketh hee standeth, take heed lest hee fall;
or breed in us any carnal security, but a careful watchfulness over our ways and works, and to work out our salvation with Fear and trembling, to cleave steadfastly unto the Foundation and the Rock christ, otherwise, let him that Thinketh he Stands, take heed lest he fallen;
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as the Israelites did, which had receiued those excellent prerogatiues, that God chose them as his precious treasure aboue all nations of the earth, gaue them Sacraments and Ordinances of his owne Institution, fed them with Manna (the bread of heauen) made them drinke of the spirituall Rock (Christ) that followed them,
as the Israelites did, which had received those excellent prerogatives, that God chosen them as his precious treasure above all Nations of the earth, gave them Sacraments and Ordinances of his own Institution, fed them with Manna (the bred of heaven) made them drink of the spiritual Rock (christ) that followed them,
hereunto tend those frequent exhortations in the Scriptures, that the Beleeuers which professe Christ, should take heed that they lose not the good things bestowed on them:
hereunto tend those frequent exhortations in the Scriptures, that the Believers which profess christ, should take heed that they loose not the good things bestowed on them:
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and that we quench not the spirit, but to cherish the good sparkes of Gods grace giuen vnto them, which is called growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus Christ, in whom only consisteth the whole strength of the building,
and that we quench not the Spirit, but to cherish the good sparks of God's grace given unto them, which is called growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus christ, in whom only Consisteth the Whole strength of the building,
the stablenesse of his counsels, and certaintie of his promises, we may rest safely in confidence of his word, which hath said I will not leaue thee nor forsake thee, hee that beleeueth in him shall not perish for euer:
the stableness of his Counsels, and certainty of his promises, we may rest safely in confidence of his word, which hath said I will not leave thee nor forsake thee, he that Believeth in him shall not perish for ever:
and the seede of God abideth in the elect, that being borne of God, they sinne not vnto condemnation, for there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, which walke not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit:
and the seed of God Abideth in the elect, that being born of God, they sin not unto condemnation, for there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus, which walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit:
the third Councel of Carthage saith, that he is Antichrist that calleth himselfe an vniuersall Bishop, the Councell of Rome and Trent say and maintaine the contrary:
the third Council of Carthage Says, that he is Antichrist that calls himself an universal Bishop, the Council of Room and Trent say and maintain the contrary:
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and the truth is, many hypocrites (making a great shew of godlinesse) haue fallen away from grace and the truth of the Gospell, become Apostatates in faith, and Satanists in conuersation:
and the truth is, many Hypocrites (making a great show of godliness) have fallen away from grace and the truth of the Gospel, become Apostatates in faith, and Satanists in Conversation:
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in his truth it standeth, and Satan (a lyer from the beginning) cannot ouerthrow it, Antichrists deceiueable delusions and lying wonders cannot preuaile against it.
in his truth it Stands, and Satan (a liar from the beginning) cannot overthrow it, Antichrists deceivable delusions and lying wonders cannot prevail against it.
Vpon such a sure and grounded confession of Peter proceedeth a twofold promise of Christ: 1. (as is formerly laid down) that hereupon he will lay an vnmoueable foundation of his Church, that the gates of h•ll should not bee able to preuaile against it: 2. that he would for the gouernment thereof commit to his Apostles and Ministers the Spirituall keyes of the kingdome of heauen, with a power to bind and loose in such manner,
Upon such a sure and grounded Confessi of Peter Proceedeth a twofold promise of christ: 1. (as is formerly laid down) that hereupon he will lay an Unmovable Foundation of his Church, that the gates of h•ll should not be able to prevail against it: 2. that he would for the government thereof commit to his Apostles and Ministers the Spiritual keys of the Kingdom of heaven, with a power to bind and lose in such manner,
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as he would ratifie in heauen their proceedings in earth, according to the tenure of his Commission, wherby hee had so authorized them to execute his power in his Church.
as he would ratify in heaven their proceedings in earth, according to the tenure of his Commission, whereby he had so authorized them to execute his power in his Church.
Secondly, Applicaum. The Application in these wordes: whatsoeuer thou shalt bind on earth &c. Concerning the first, in as much as hee saith I will giue, it teacheth vs:
Secondly, Applicaum. The Application in these words: whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth etc. Concerning the First, in as much as he Says I will give, it Teaches us:
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this point is not onely verified by apparant and plentifull texts of holy Scriptures, but euen our aduersaries in words not greatly contradict it, howsoeuer in their practice and in effect they haue paralelled sundry of the Saints with him as the Turkes and Infidels haue wholly dethroned him,
this point is not only verified by apparent and plentiful texts of holy Scriptures, but even our Adversaries in words not greatly contradict it, howsoever in their practice and in Effect they have paralleled sundry of the Saints with him as the Turkes and Infidels have wholly dethroned him,
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And let the true Church and Spouse of Christ heare and obey his voyce, and deriue her subordinate power from him alone, which hee then promised and afterward gaue vnto her to execute for him:
And let the true Church and Spouse of christ hear and obey his voice, and derive her subordinate power from him alone, which he then promised and afterwards gave unto her to execute for him:
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there were many things reserued till after his ascention, and the Disciples were appointed to wait and attend at Ierusalem for the accomplishment of Gods promise, in sending downe the holy Ghost,
there were many things reserved till After his Ascension, and the Disciples were appointed to wait and attend At Ierusalem for the accomplishment of God's promise, in sending down the holy Ghost,
but as it is with God in all things freely to giue, that those which receiue his gifts should not sell or re•ayle them (as Gehazi and Simon Magus) for gaine,
but as it is with God in all things freely to give, that those which receive his Gifts should not fell or re•ayle them (as Gehazi and Simon Magus) for gain,
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as is too too apparant the Peters pretended successours make great and abominable trafique in merchandizing the church keyes, in pardoning and retaining sinnes for money, excommunicating & absoluing for their best aduantage:
as is too too apparent the Peter's pretended Successors make great and abominable traffic in Merchandising the Church keys, in pardoning and retaining Sins for money, excommunicating & absolving for their best advantage:
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as is most liuely exemplified Matth. 18 verse 18. where it is euident that what he doth here promise vnto Peter, he doth there make good vnto all the Church, saying, whatsoeuer you bind on earth, shall bee bound • heauen, &c. Wherupon Aretius: Bonum hoc commune, non personale, quod hereditario iure ad certos pertineat:
as is most lively exemplified Matthew 18 verse 18. where it is evident that what he does Here promise unto Peter, he does there make good unto all the Church, saying, whatsoever you bind on earth, shall be bound • heaven, etc. Whereupon Aretius: Bonum hoc commune, non personal, quod hereditario iure ad Certos pertineat:
Whose opinion is, that the power of the keyes was not a personall gift, neither promised to Peter alone, much lesse that these keyes should be tyed by an hereditary succession,
Whose opinion is, that the power of the keys was not a personal gift, neither promised to Peter alone, much less that these keys should be tied by an hereditary succession,
and the Lord of the Prophets, vnto his Apostles and Ministers, Matth. 23. 34. Luke 11. 49. Ephes. 4. 11. 1. Pet. 1. 11. Reuel. 22. 6. Isaiah 6. 8. 9. Matth. 28. 19. Gal. 1. 10, 11, 12.
and the Lord of the prophets, unto his Apostles and Ministers, Matthew 23. 34. Lycia 11. 49. Ephesians 4. 11. 1. Pet. 1. 11. Revel. 22. 6. Isaiah 6. 8. 9. Matthew 28. 19. Gal. 1. 10, 11, 12.
and though the world neither regard them, nor reward them, yet they being found faithfull dispensers of Gods diuine mysteries, shall expect their reward from him that put them in office, and sent them;
and though the world neither regard them, nor reward them, yet they being found faithful dispensers of God's divine Mysteres, shall expect their reward from him that put them in office, and sent them;
I doubt not but the Ambassadours of Princes which are messengers of peace, finde such acceptance of those to whom they are sent of such a gratefull message, that they are not sent away empty and vnrewarded of the common enemy for their message sake, which is so ioyfull to heare of peace,
I doubt not but the ambassadors of Princes which Are messengers of peace, find such acceptance of those to whom they Are sent of such a grateful message, that they Are not sent away empty and unrewarded of the Common enemy for their message sake, which is so joyful to hear of peace,
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and what indignity soeuer is done or offered vnto them, their mightie King will shew himselfe a mightie reuenger thereof, who in one sense and sentence hath said, Touch not mine annoynted, and doe my Prophets no harme:
and what indignity soever is done or offered unto them, their mighty King will show himself a mighty revenger thereof, who in one sense and sentence hath said, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm:
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If Ieroboam dare stretch out his hand to strike Gods Prophet and Messenger, God will smite him, that hee shall not bee able to pull in his arme againe, without the Prayer of the Prophet, which was stretched out against the Prophet:
If Jeroboam Dare stretch out his hand to strike God's Prophet and Messenger, God will smite him, that he shall not be able to pull in his arm again, without the Prayer of the Prophet, which was stretched out against the Prophet:
and howsoeuer Iehu be Gods Executioner to performe it, yet it is euer annexed, that it came so to passe according to the word of the Lord, which hee spake by the mouth of his Prophets.
and howsoever Iehu be God's Executioner to perform it, yet it is ever annexed, that it Come so to pass according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke by the Mouth of his prophets.
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and for the building of their Hierarchy, euen an earthly Tabernacle (which Peter sometimes would haue made) rather then an heauenly kingdome, which God himselfe hath appoynted to be aboue all things sought for and established.
and for the building of their Hierarchy, even an earthly Tabernacle (which Peter sometime would have made) rather then an heavenly Kingdom, which God himself hath appointed to be above all things sought for and established.
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nor intermeddle so much in secular affaires, as to diuide Inheritances betwixt two brethren, much lesse giue away kingdomes from the right heires and owners, to strangers and bastards:
nor intermeddle so much in secular affairs, as to divide Inheritances betwixt two brothers, much less give away kingdoms from the right Heirs and owners, to Strangers and bastards:
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So the vsurper Satan, (from whom the Pope-kings, or King-popes may more rightly claime that power) doth falsely affirme, that all the kingdomes of the world are his,
So the usurper Satan, (from whom the Pope-kings, or King-popes may more rightly claim that power) does falsely affirm, that all the kingdoms of the world Are his,
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whereas contrarily, when Christ perceiued such an ambitious inclination in his Apostles of Lording ouer their brethren, hee forthwith forbad such affectation of Pope-like domination,
whereas contrarily, when christ perceived such an ambitious inclination in his Apostles of Lording over their brothers, he forthwith forbade such affectation of Popelike domination,
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and sent them to climbe by humilitie, and innocency at the lowest step of the ladder, to exaltation, that so they might attaine greatnesse aboue the rest,
and sent them to climb by humility, and innocency At the lowest step of the ladder, to exaltation, that so they might attain greatness above the rest,
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and then hee would appoynt them a Kingdome, as his Father had appoynted him, which was not of this world, (as himselfe clearely witnessed and expressed:) and howsoeuer the Pope liketh to haue the Keyes vnder his girdle,
and then he would appoint them a Kingdom, as his Father had appointed him, which was not of this world, (as himself clearly witnessed and expressed:) and howsoever the Pope liketh to have the Keys under his girdle,
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and to speake the truth, in the one as well as the other, the Romish Church is driuen to a constrained construction of the words of our Sauiour Christ, and turneth the Keyes which were spirituall, into a temporal sword of Authoritie;
and to speak the truth, in the one as well as the other, the Romish Church is driven to a constrained construction of the words of our Saviour christ, and turns the Keys which were spiritual, into a temporal sword of authority;
and the Swordes which were temporall, into spirituall iurisdiction of his Ecclesiasticall Censures and Excommunications. It is true, that Peter did rashly attempt to draw and vse his temporall sword,
and the Swords which were temporal, into spiritual jurisdiction of his Ecclesiastical Censures and Excommunications. It is true, that Peter did rashly attempt to draw and use his temporal sword,
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Hence the Pope hath drawen out his two swords, spirituall and temporall, and vseth one of them as a fooles dagger, (which is often drawne out and in vpon slight occasions, excommunicating and absoluing hourely for petty offences) and the other is made like the tyrannicall Turkes Semiter, which being once vnsheathed, cannot bee put vp, till it be made drunken with the blood of the Saints,
Hence the Pope hath drawn out his two swords, spiritual and temporal, and uses one of them as a Fools dagger, (which is often drawn out and in upon slight occasions, excommunicating and absolving hourly for Petty offences) and the other is made like the tyrannical Turkes Semiter, which being once unsheathed, cannot be put up, till it be made drunken with the blood of the Saints,
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and the Apostle shewed forth, are not enough for him, nor all the swords of two Kingdomes, (Italy and Spaine.) But many Princes swords must rage against their owne bowels, to vphold this their Romish Idole, whose Image they haue adored as a God, for pardoning their sinnes.
and the Apostle showed forth, Are not enough for him, nor all the swords of two Kingdoms, (Italy and Spain.) But many Princes swords must rage against their own bowels, to uphold this their Romish Idol, whose Image they have adored as a God, for pardoning their Sins.
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And as for mis-interpretation of metaphoricall phrases (as we see the Apostles before they were taught of Christ, misconceiued his Parables, vnderstood not what Leauen he spake of,
And as for misinterpretation of metaphorical phrases (as we see the Apostles before they were taught of christ, misconceived his Parables, understood not what Leaven he spoke of,
Secondly, others interpret the Keyes to bee nothing else, but Munus docendi Euangelium, the Office of teaching the Gospell, wherunto for our owne part we so consent, that we thinke it yet falleth short of the full scope thereby intended,
Secondly, Others interpret the Keys to be nothing Else, but Munus docendi Evangelium, the Office of teaching the Gospel, whereunto for our own part we so consent, that we think it yet falls short of the full scope thereby intended,
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and Auditory, I will passe by also, and referre them that are desirous of further resolution in that Argument, to that which is purposely written of diuers concerning the same;
and Auditory, I will pass by also, and refer them that Are desirous of further resolution in that Argument, to that which is purposely written of diverse Concerning the same;
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let vs come precisely to vnlocke the true meaning of the Keyes. The Metaphor of Keyes, is borrowed from that Instrument which we commonly vse in opening,
let us come precisely to unlock the true meaning of the Keys. The Metaphor of Keys, is borrowed from that Instrument which we commonly use in opening,
So it is in this sense vsed, when the Lord threatned to depose Shebnah, and to preferre Eliachim, to be chiefe Steward in the house of Hezekiah: Hee saith, that he would lay vpon his shoulder the Key of Dauid, that he should open,
So it is in this sense used, when the Lord threatened to depose Shebnah, and to prefer Eliakim, to be chief Steward in the house of Hezekiah: He Says, that he would lay upon his shoulder the Key of David, that he should open,
Thirdly, Satan as a tormentor, and executioner vnder Christ, to execute his Iudgements vpon the damned, is sayd to haue the keyes of the bottomlesse pit;
Thirdly, Satan as a tormentor, and executioner under christ, to execute his Judgments upon the damned, is said to have the keys of the bottomless pit;
and ancient faith of the Church of Christ: so that wee see how that the Keyes of Hell and Death are principally committed by God vnto his Son Christ, as to a Iudge:
and ancient faith of the Church of christ: so that we see how that the Keys of Hell and Death Are principally committed by God unto his Son christ, as to a Judge:
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Fourthly, but in another sense, wee read that sometimes Keyes are put for the absolute authoritie which Christ hath in his Church, to open and shut, to put in and put out whom hee pleaseth, These things saith he which hath the Key of Dauid, which openeth and no man shutteth,
Fourthly, but in Another sense, we read that sometime Keys Are put for the absolute Authority which christ hath in his Church, to open and shut, to put in and put out whom he Pleases, These things Says he which hath the Key of David, which Openeth and no man shutteth,
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and his Kingdome, and to erect a kingdome of darknesse, like hell, for the Deuils dwelling, in maintaining (as the Pope both)) Ignorance to be the Mother of Deuotion,
and his Kingdom, and to erect a Kingdom of darkness, like hell, for the Devils Dwelling, in maintaining (as the Pope both)) Ignorance to be the Mother of Devotion,
and to exe•ute his Lawes and Iudgments, Romanes 13. 1 John 19. 11. and •herefore called Gods, Psalm. 82 1, 6. Iohn 10. 34. 3. And likewise such as execute Ecclesiasticall power in Preaching, and punishing offendors, and refractaries, haue that power from God and Christ.
and to exe•ute his Laws and Judgments, Romans 13. 1 John 19. 11. and •herefore called God's, Psalm. 82 1, 6. John 10. 34. 3. And likewise such as execute Ecclesiastical power in Preaching, and punishing offenders, and refractories, have that power from God and christ.
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as well in preaching of remission of sinnes through faith, as denouncing Gods Iudgements, and Excommunication against enormious liuers, misbeleeuers ▪ and contentious persons,
as well in preaching of remission of Sins through faith, as denouncing God's Judgments, and Excommunication against enormous livers, misbelievers ▪ and contentious Persons,
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hee executed no Commission, nor vsed other Keyes of power, and authoritie, then Christ committed to all other his Apostles, to preach the Gospell to all,
he executed no Commission, nor used other Keys of power, and Authority, then christ committed to all other his Apostles, to preach the Gospel to all,
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and made bond-slaues of the Deuill, till wee be loosed, made free, and set at libertie by Christ: whose words doth make vs free, being receiued by faith into the hearts of the beleeuers, Marke 16. 16. Iohn 3. 18. 1 Cor. 1. 21. & 4. 1. John 5. 24, & 8. 31, 32, 34, 36. Heereunto tended that ratification of the Apostolicall Commission, that who so heard them, heard Christ, and such as despised them, despired him;
and made bondslaves of the devil, till we be loosed, made free, and Set At liberty by christ: whose words does make us free, being received by faith into the hearts of the believers, Mark 16. 16. John 3. 18. 1 Cor. 1. 21. & 4. 1. John 5. 24, & 8. 31, 32, 34, 36. Hereunto tended that ratification of the Apostolical Commission, that who so herd them, herd christ, and such as despised them, despired him;
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And this is answerable to the preaching of Mercie and Iudgement, the cursings vpon Mount Ebal, and the blessings vpon Mount Gerizim; life and death which Moses propounded vnto the people,
And this is answerable to the preaching of Mercy and Judgement, the cursings upon Mount Ebal, and the blessings upon Mount Gerizim; life and death which Moses propounded unto the people,
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which is the vse of these Keyes, and the binding and loosing, which God in all ages hath exercised in his Church by the Ministery of Moses, and all the Prophets,
which is the use of these Keys, and the binding and losing, which God in all ages hath exercised in his Church by the Ministry of Moses, and all the prophets,
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whether we vnderstand the Doctrine or Discipline of the Church, or both, (as it may bee safely so extended) yet wee ascribe vnto God the effectuall power onely to loose or retaine sinnes.
whither we understand the Doctrine or Discipline of the Church, or both, (as it may be safely so extended) yet we ascribe unto God the effectual power only to lose or retain Sins.
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and so the excommunicate person shut out of the Church by Paul, and the Congregation was sayd to be deliuered to Satan, who hath great dominion ouer vnbeleeuers,
and so the excommunicate person shut out of the Church by Paul, and the Congregation was said to be Delivered to Satan, who hath great dominion over unbelievers,
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Saul being denounced by Samuel, to be cut off by the sentence of God, an euill spirit possessed him, who notwithstanding when he was in the Assemblies of the Church & Prophets, did also prophesie with them.
Saul being denounced by Samuel, to be Cut off by the sentence of God, an evil Spirit possessed him, who notwithstanding when he was in the Assemblies of the Church & prophets, did also prophesy with them.
on the contrary, it is a fearefull thing to bee in the Congregations of the wicked, as the complices of Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, which were swallowed vp into destruction,
on the contrary, it is a fearful thing to be in the Congregations of the wicked, as the accomplices of Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, which were swallowed up into destruction,
or his diuine Sacraments there ministred, consider how fearefully they offend against God, and their owne soules, which refuse to vse that Key, whereby the kingdome of grace heere,
or his divine Sacraments there ministered, Consider how fearfully they offend against God, and their own Souls, which refuse to use that Key, whereby the Kingdom of grace Here,
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it teacheth vs the great power and efficacie thereof, being (as Augustine affirmeth) Potens Instrumentum, the powerfull Instrument for the encrease of Gods Church and Kingdome.
it Teaches us the great power and efficacy thereof, being (as Augustine Affirmeth) Potens Instrument, the powerful Instrument for the increase of God's Church and Kingdom.
It is most true, that this great power promised, was as graciously performed by Christ vnto his Apostles, which brought greater workes to passe by this their Ministery in conquering the whole world,
It is most true, that this great power promised, was as graciously performed by christ unto his Apostles, which brought greater works to pass by this their Ministry in conquering the Whole world,
and subduing the consciences of men to the obedience of God, than all the Potentates and prudent men of the earth were able by their power and policie to performe.
and subduing the Consciences of men to the Obedience of God, than all the Potentates and prudent men of the earth were able by their power and policy to perform.
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Solon for his wisedome, Aristides for his Iustice, Plato for his diuine Philosophy, Aristotle for his profound knowledge, Alexander for his Prowesse, Caesar and Pompey for their power, famous in their generations in all the world,
Solon for his Wisdom, Aristides for his justice, Plato for his divine Philosophy, Aristotle for his profound knowledge, Alexander for his Prowess, Caesar and Pompey for their power, famous in their generations in all the world,
yet neuer attayned any such conquest ouer Satan, or the world, as these poore Preachers, Fishermen, (and Fishers of men) brought to passe by the vertue of these Keyes,
yet never attained any such conquest over Satan, or the world, as these poor Preachers, Fishermen, (and Fishers of men) brought to pass by the virtue of these Keys,
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and Commission of Christ, wherby they surpassed all Conquerours, for the vniuersall largenesse, and constant continuance of Christs kingdome vpon earth.
and Commission of christ, whereby they surpassed all Conquerors, for the universal largeness, and constant Continuance of Christ Kingdom upon earth.
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Christes Kingdome is ouer Satan, Sinne, Death, Hell, and Damnation, and ouer the Soules and Consciences of men, to bring euen the most rebellious thoughts of the heart into subiection vnto God:
Christ's Kingdom is over Satan, Sin, Death, Hell, and Damnation, and over the Souls and Consciences of men, to bring even the most rebellious thoughts of the heart into subjection unto God:
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wherewithall the Emperour being enraged, strucke the Captaine with his fist in fury, demaunding why he did so permit them the Exercise of their Religion, contrary to his Edict and Commaundement.
wherewithal the Emperor being enraged, struck the Captain with his fist in fury, demanding why he did so permit them the Exercise of their Religion, contrary to his Edict and Commandment.
Plentifull and pregnant are the proofes of holy Scripture, of the power and vertue of these Keyes, to open our knowledge, to beget vs Gods children, to regenerate our willes, to assist vs in afflictions, to minister consolation to our consciences,
Plentiful and pregnant Are the proofs of holy Scripture, of the power and virtue of these Keys, to open our knowledge, to beget us God's children, to regenerate our wills, to assist us in afflictions, to minister consolation to our Consciences,
For Confutation of the Romane Catholiques, (Peters pretended Successors, which seeke for the Key of Primacie) and hauing gotten the Popedome, they build not (Tabernacles) but Palaces of pleasure, sumptuous and glorious, put on pontificall Robes, which are rich and precious;
For Confutation of the Roman Catholics, (Peter's pretended Successors, which seek for the Key of Primacy) and having got the Popedom, they built not (Tabernacles) but Palaces of pleasure, sumptuous and glorious, put on pontifical Robes, which Are rich and precious;
Their owne Italian Stories verefie this of Pope Iulius Secundus, that he lay in the Campe with his Souldiers, at the siege of Mirandula, hauing nothing like a Bishop,
Their own Italian Stories verefie this of Pope Julius Secundus, that he lay in the Camp with his Soldiers, At the siege of Mirandula, having nothing like a Bishop,
When shall the World, or the Flesh, or the Deuill bee ouercome and subdued by their gluttonous Dyet, gorgeous Attire, painted Pictures, Musicall Instruments, sweet Perfumes, goblets of Wine,
When shall the World, or the Flesh, or the devil be overcome and subdued by their gluttonous Diet, gorgeous Attire, painted Pictures, Musical Instruments, sweet Perfumes, goblets of Wine,
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and an vnprofitable thing for the people, yet wee will hold and maintaine that which Christ, Peter, Paul, and all the Apostles taught and practised, viz. To haue the Scriptures read, and interpreted euery Sabboth day.
and an unprofitable thing for the people, yet we will hold and maintain that which christ, Peter, Paul, and all the Apostles taught and practised, viz. To have the Scriptures read, and interpreted every Sabbath day.
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Saint Jerome was of opinion, and affirmeth, that all the Maidens about the Elect Lady Paula (to whom Saint Iohn wrote his second Epistle) were dayly set to reade,
Saint Jerome was of opinion, and Affirmeth, that all the Maidens about the Elect Lady Paula (to whom Saint John wrote his second Epistle) were daily Set to read,
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How contrary to all these is the profession and practise of the Popish Synagogue, which like cruell Saul will deny Gods people to taste of this hony, and hony-combe;
How contrary to all these is the profession and practice of the Popish Synagogue, which like cruel Saul will deny God's people to taste of this honey, and honeycomb;
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•o they doate vpon their owne •nuentions, Decrees, Decre•als, Canons, Constitutions, Li•urgies, and Legends, not onely permitting them to bee read and practised of all their Spirituall, •nd Secular Disciples;
•o they dote upon their own •nuentions, Decrees, Decre•als, Canonas, Constitutions, Li•urgies, and Legends, not only permitting them to be read and practised of all their Spiritual, •nd Secular Disciples;
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Tales regunt Petri Naues, Tales gerunt Petri Claues, Et ligandi potentiam. Hi nos docent, sed indocti, Hi nos ducunt sic nox nocti, Indicat scientiam.
Tales regunt Petri Naues, Tales gerunt Petri Claws, Et ligandi potentiam. Him nos docent, sed Indocti, Him nos ducunt sic nox nocti, Indicat scientiam.
and especially such as were guilty of grosse Idolatry (as the Papists are) could at no hand abide the Word of God that was so contrary to their abominable superstitions;
and especially such as were guilty of gross Idolatry (as the Papists Are) could At no hand abide the Word of God that was so contrary to their abominable superstitions;
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as to burne Incense to the Queene of heauen, &c. And yet these desperate Rebells against God, in maintaining their Idolatries, were neuer so impudent as the Papists, to blot out the second Commaundement of the morall Law of God,
as to burn Incense to the Queen of heaven, etc. And yet these desperate Rebels against God, in maintaining their Idolatries, were never so impudent as the Papists, to blot out the second Commandment of the moral Law of God,
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as the great Apostata Iulian (from whom the Papistes haue drawen this ther paradox) obiected it as a great fault, that their women were so expert in holy Scriptures.
as the great Apostata Iulian (from whom the Papists have drawn this their paradox) objected it as a great fault, that their women were so expert in holy Scriptures.
and introduce a nuncupatiue will of vnwritten Traditions, as the false Catholickes endeuour to doe, who by their owne Traditions striue to make the Commaundement of God of none effect.
and introduce a nuncupative will of unwritten Traditions, as the false Catholics endeavour to do, who by their own Traditions strive to make the Commandment of God of none Effect.
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and how heauie hath the wrath of God appeared, in powring these forewarned Iudgments vpon the famous Churches of Asia, and Greece, in remoouing the Candlesticke of his Word,
and how heavy hath the wrath of God appeared, in Pouring these forewarned Judgments upon the famous Churches of Asia, and Greece, in removing the Candlestick of his Word,
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Concerning the first, it is notably expressed of old as well in the parable of Isaiah, as of Christ himselfe, of the Vineyard let out to Husbandmen, which not rendring the due rent and fruits to the Lord and Owner, were threatned,
Concerning the First, it is notably expressed of old as well in the parable of Isaiah, as of christ himself, of the Vineyard let out to Husbandmen, which not rendering the due rend and fruits to the Lord and Owner, were threatened,
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as in short time after it came to passe, both in the old Church and Temple in Jerusalem, destroyed by the Assyrians and Chaldeans, as lastly by the Romanes: for the Lord of the vineyard, (the God of Israel) had planted, fenced,
as in short time After it Come to pass, both in the old Church and Temple in Jerusalem, destroyed by the Assyrians and Chaldeans, as lastly by the Romans: for the Lord of the vineyard, (the God of Israel) had planted, fenced,
and dressed it with all diligence, and sent Messengers to require the fruites: but it brought foorth either no fruite, or naughtie fruite; no wine, but wilde grapes:
and dressed it with all diligence, and sent Messengers to require the fruits: but it brought forth either not fruit, or naughty fruit; no wine, but wild grapes:
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And this we may obserue by the way, that as Christ would honour the Ministery of the Apostles, by committing these Keyes of knowledge and authoritie vnto them:
And this we may observe by the Way, that as christ would honour the Ministry of the Apostles, by committing these Keys of knowledge and Authority unto them:
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so the Antichristian rabble, contrarily cast all contempt as well on the Gospel it selfe (debarring Gods people of that Key of knowledge) as also persecuting the Preachers of the Gospell with all contempt.
so the Antichristian rabble, contrarily cast all contempt as well on the Gospel it self (debarring God's people of that Key of knowledge) as also persecuting the Preachers of the Gospel with all contempt.
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and as Visions and diuine Reuelations were rare, and the Word of God precious (because it was rare) in the dayes of Eli: so men loathed Manna, when it was plentifull, (as wee doe the Gospell) complaining that wee haue too much of our Fathers blessing,
and as Visions and divine Revelations were rare, and the Word of God precious (Because it was rare) in the days of Eli: so men loathed Manna, when it was plentiful, (as we do the Gospel) complaining that we have too much of our Father's blessing,
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when the Lord hath sent such store of Labourers into his Vineyard, that we bee not like the Papists, who keepe no mediocritie in the due estimation of their Ministers, (as the Apostle requireth) but either they aduaunce them too high,
when the Lord hath sent such store of Labourers into his Vineyard, that we be not like the Papists, who keep no mediocrity in the due estimation of their Ministers, (as the Apostle requires) but either they advance them too high,
and make them Lords ouer their faith, or else cast all contempt vpon them, if they preuaricate neuer so little their Traditions, which they extoll and preferre before the precepts of the Gospell, and Commaundements of God.
and make them lords over their faith, or Else cast all contempt upon them, if they prevaricate never so little their Traditions, which they extol and prefer before the Precepts of the Gospel, and commandments of God.
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Obserue the admirable Sympathy, and the Cooperation of God with the Ministers Office: man preacheth, and God blesseth, and establisheth his Doctrine, whether hee preach Iudgement, or Mercie.
Observe the admirable sympathy, and the Cooperation of God with the Ministers Office: man Preacheth, and God Blesses, and Establisheth his Doctrine, whither he preach Judgement, or Mercy.
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Now for the more euident demonstration of this truth, wee affirme, that if the Minister of God see and perceiue a peruerse and obstinate sinner to walke and goe on in his wicked waies,
Now for the more evident demonstration of this truth, we affirm, that if the Minister of God see and perceive a perverse and obstinate sinner to walk and go on in his wicked ways,
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and thereupon denounceth against him Gods iust Iudgements out of his holy Word; if hee yet persist impenitent, the Minister may lawfully pronounce condemnation against him:
and thereupon Denounceth against him God's just Judgments out of his holy Word; if he yet persist impenitent, the Minister may lawfully pronounce condemnation against him:
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and repenting himselfe, confesse his sinnes to God, and make it also so appeare vnto Gods Minister, he may then from God pronounce vnto him remission and absolution of his sinnes, which are most surely forgiuen of God in heauen;
and repenting himself, confess his Sins to God, and make it also so appear unto God's Minister, he may then from God pronounce unto him remission and absolution of his Sins, which Are most surely forgiven of God in heaven;
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and sawe the true and vnfallible signes of his vnfayned repentance, hee doubted not to declare from God his pardon and absolution, and that his sinne was taken away:
and saw the true and unfallible Signs of his unfeigned Repentance, he doubted not to declare from God his pardon and absolution, and that his sin was taken away:
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certaine, constant, vniforme, and for all times and ages, alwayes reseruing this power to the Ministers of his Word, who are likewise restrayned of all power, which is not by the Word:
certain, constant, uniform, and for all times and ages, always reserving this power to the Ministers of his Word, who Are likewise restrained of all power, which is not by the Word:
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First, this serueth to induce vs that as wee honour God, so wee should reuerence his Ministers, to whom hee hath committed the Worde of Reconciliation.
First, this serveth to induce us that as we honour God, so we should Reverence his Ministers, to whom he hath committed the Word of Reconciliation.
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for if they preach Christ (as they are commaunded) it is not they that speake, But the Spirit of my Father (sayeth Christ) that speaketh in them: And so the people ought to receiue it, not as the word of man, but of the euerliuing God:
for if they preach christ (as they Are commanded) it is not they that speak, But the Spirit of my Father (Saith christ) that speaks in them: And so the people ought to receive it, not as the word of man, but of the everliving God:
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and Water, (which otherwise are things of common vse in themselues) but respect chiefly the Institution of God, which maketh them holy and consecrated Mysteries by his Word, to bee effectuall food vnto our Soules, and meanes of Saluation;
and Water, (which otherwise Are things of Common use in themselves) but respect chiefly the Institution of God, which makes them holy and consecrated Mysteres by his Word, to be effectual food unto our Souls, and means of Salvation;
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as Naaman esteemed nothing of the waters of Iordan, to haue any more power then Abana and Pharphar, (Riuers of his owne Countrey Damascus) but when hee did it in the Word of the Lord,
as Naaman esteemed nothing of the waters of Iordan, to have any more power then Abana and Pharpar, (rivers of his own Country Damascus) but when he did it in the Word of the Lord,
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and a Seale vnto the Church, that the Destroyer passeth ouer Gods people, which passeth heauy vengeance and destruction vpon the vnbeeleeuing Egyptians:
and a Seal unto the Church, that the Destroyer passes over God's people, which passes heavy vengeance and destruction upon the vnbeeleeuing egyptians:
and not in the persons of the Ministers or people, without the approbation of Christ, to whose ordinance the whole honour and efficacie is to bee ascribed.
and not in the Persons of the Ministers or people, without the approbation of christ, to whose Ordinance the Whole honour and efficacy is to be ascribed.
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Thirdly, let vs all heerein learne to iudge wisely betweene the Minister of the Word, and the Word of God it selfe, from whence the Ministers power is deriued.
Thirdly, let us all herein Learn to judge wisely between the Minister of the Word, and the Word of God it self, from whence the Ministers power is derived.
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The Ministers are men like vnto our selues, sinners, weake, mortall, and must dye: but the Word of God is pure, strong, an immortall seed, and endureth for euer.
The Ministers Are men like unto our selves, Sinners, weak, Mortal, and must die: but the Word of God is pure, strong, an immortal seed, and Endureth for ever.
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Ieremiah was dead in the time of the Captiuitie, but his Prophesie remained, and at the end of seuentie yeares they found the due accomplishment thereof.
Jeremiah was dead in the time of the Captivity, but his Prophesy remained, and At the end of seuentie Years they found the due accomplishment thereof.
So likewise the Apostle interpreteh his owne meaning, and sheweth how Ministers absolue sinners, where it is said, That Repentance and remission of sinnes should bee preached in his Name:
So likewise the Apostle interpreteh his own meaning, and shows how Ministers absolve Sinners, where it is said, That Repentance and remission of Sins should be preached in his Name:
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they must leaue that to God, and let it alone for euer, till they can present the Father with the blood of his Sonne, which is the onely price of our Redemption, the Treasure of the Church, the Rocke of Religion,
they must leave that to God, and let it alone for ever, till they can present the Father with the blood of his Son, which is the only price of our Redemption, the Treasure of the Church, the Rock of Religion,
Fourthly, this serueth to strengthen the faith of the Minister, and to encourage him to persist constant against all oppositions of the world, being assured, that as his calling and authoritie is from God (as hath been formerly noted) so hee hath a ratification of his Ministery in heauen.
Fourthly, this serveth to strengthen the faith of the Minister, and to encourage him to persist constant against all oppositions of the world, being assured, that as his calling and Authority is from God (as hath been formerly noted) so he hath a ratification of his Ministry in heaven.
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Now in these wordes followeth a prohibition, giuen vnto them for a conclusion of this Argument, wherein our Sauiour imposeth a charge vpon his Apostles, not to divulge him what hee was,
Now in these words follows a prohibition, given unto them for a conclusion of this Argument, wherein our Saviour Imposes a charge upon his Apostles, not to divulge him what he was,
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and the glory of his people Israel: And so prooueth it to bee the Condemnation of the world, that Light being come into the world, men loued darkenesse more then light:
and the glory of his people Israel: And so proveth it to be the Condemnation of the world, that Light being come into the world, men loved darkness more then Light:
And had so lately also approoued the Apostles confession of him, aboue and beyond all other blind and ignorant Professions, should now so shortly and strictly commaund, that they should not make him knowne, who and what hee was.
And had so lately also approved the Apostles Confessi of him, above and beyond all other blind and ignorant Professions, should now so shortly and strictly command, that they should not make him known, who and what he was.
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And of all others, these Apostles were chosen to goe before, and to preach him in all Cities whither hee himselfe would come, to confirme by his powerfull Word and Workes, what they should teach and publish of him:
And of all Others, these Apostles were chosen to go before, and to preach him in all Cities whither he himself would come, to confirm by his powerful Word and Works, what they should teach and publish of him:
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Was not Iohn the Baptist his Harbenger purposely sent before to preach and publish him, to bee that light of the world, and that Lambe of God which should take away the sinnes of the world? How is it then, I say, that hee doth heere so precisely forbid them to preach and publish him to the world?
Was not John the Baptist his Harbinger purposely sent before to preach and publish him, to be that Light of the world, and that Lamb of God which should take away the Sins of the world? How is it then, I say, that he does Here so precisely forbid them to preach and publish him to the world?
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for if it seemed conuenient in the wisedome of God, to reueale Christ vnto the Iewes by the Ministery of Iohn, of whom they had euident Prophesies, that hee should prepare the way to the Messias, going immediately before him in the power and Spirit of Eliah: Which John as well by his new Sacrament of Baptisme,
for if it seemed convenient in the Wisdom of God, to reveal christ unto the Iewes by the Ministry of John, of whom they had evident prophecies, that he should prepare the Way to the Messias, going immediately before him in the power and Spirit of Elijah: Which John as well by his new Sacrament of Baptism,
as apparant testimonies, had both witnessed, and poynted him out vnto them, (if they would haue beleeued him) why should they expect other Preachers (besides his owne great workes) to publish and beare witnesse of him?
as apparent testimonies, had both witnessed, and pointed him out unto them, (if they would have believed him) why should they expect other Preachers (beside his own great works) to publish and bear witness of him?
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and at such times as themselues would require them? If they will not receiue the testimonie of Iohn ( A Prophet, and more than a Prophet, greater than any had risen vp among the sonnes of men) why shall Peter bee sent vnto them vpon the same Message,
and At such times as themselves would require them? If they will not receive the testimony of John (A Prophet, and more than a Prophet, greater than any had risen up among the Sons of men) why shall Peter be sent unto them upon the same Message,
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Let Abrahams answere to the hellish Glutton suffice to answere them also, If they would not beleeue Moses and the Prophets, (which God purposely ordained and sent vnto them by word, writing,
Let Abrahams answer to the hellish Glutton suffice to answer them also, If they would not believe Moses and the prophets, (which God purposely ordained and sent unto them by word, writing,
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It is not amisse also which some affirme, that our blessed Sauiour gaue this Commaundement of concealing him to bee the Messias, and the Sonne of God, thereby to giue an example,
It is not amiss also which Some affirm, that our blessed Saviour gave this Commandment of concealing him to be the Messias, and the Son of God, thereby to give an Exampl,
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Hee answeres them, That it was not his time to seeke glory in the world, (though their time was alwayes attending on such purposes:) and though it bee true, that Omnia benefacta in luce se collocari volunt:
He answers them, That it was not his time to seek glory in the world, (though their time was always attending on such Purposes:) and though it be true, that Omnia Benefacta in luce se collocari volunt:
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and therefore Christ will haue his Followers to content themselues with the approbation of God and their owne Consciences for the doing of good workes;
and Therefore christ will have his Followers to content themselves with the approbation of God and their own Consciences for the doing of good works;
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Christ came at the fulnesse of time to bee manifested in the flesh, and beganne at his due time, to reueale himselfe about the age of thirtie yeares after John proclaymed him:
christ Come At the fullness of time to be manifested in the Flesh, and began At his due time, to reveal himself about the age of thirtie Years After John proclaimed him:
hee not onely selected Peter, James, and John, (and not all his Disciples) but gaue them a charge, (as heere he doth) that they should not publish that his miraculous Transfiguration till after his Resurrection.
he not only selected Peter, James, and John, (and not all his Disciples) but gave them a charge, (as Here he does) that they should not publish that his miraculous Transfiguration till After his Resurrection.
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Euen so, this prohibition was but temporary, and for a season, and not simply intended for euer to restraine them from preaching him to bee Iesus the Sauiour,
Eve so, this prohibition was but temporary, and for a season, and not simply intended for ever to restrain them from preaching him to be Iesus the Saviour,
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and the lunatike person, out of whom were cast a Legion of Deuils, which entred into the heard of Swine, was by Christ himselfe required to go home to his friends,
and the lunatic person, out of whom were cast a Legion of Devils, which entered into the herd of Swine, was by christ himself required to go home to his Friends,
By this and the like examples it is apparantly euident, that it was neuer the purpose of our Sauiour, to haue eyther himselfe or his workes concealed alwayes.
By this and the like Examples it is apparently evident, that it was never the purpose of our Saviour, to have either himself or his works concealed always.
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Abigail was wise to stay the reproofe of Nabals Drunkennesse, and other his miscarriages towards the Messengers of Dauid, till the wine was out of his head;
Abigail was wise to stay the reproof of Nabals drunkenness, and other his miscarriages towards the Messengers of David, till the wine was out of his head;
Thus as all Sacrifices must bee seasoned with salt, so must all our speeches and proceedings bee seasoned with the salt of wisedome and godly discretion, that so they may bee seasonable, and sauoury to the hearers.
Thus as all Sacrifices must be seasoned with salt, so must all our Speeches and proceedings be seasoned with the salt of Wisdom and godly discretion, that so they may be seasonable, and savoury to the hearers.
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Thus when a Minister hath to deale with Magestrates, and men in authoritie, they must obserue the carriage of Nathan, who proceeded very warily with King Dauid, whereby he brought him to the acknowledgement of his sinnes, which otherwise might haue redounded a mischiefe to himselfe.
Thus when a Minister hath to deal with Magistrates, and men in Authority, they must observe the carriage of Nathan, who proceeded very warily with King David, whereby he brought him to the acknowledgement of his Sins, which otherwise might have redounded a mischief to himself.
