THis Prophet Jeremiah lived in the declining time of the Kingdom of Judah; in which (as he complains) Profaneness was gone forth into all the Land. For the reforming of which, he was raised up,
THis Prophet Jeremiah lived in the declining time of the Kingdom of Judah; in which (as he complains) Profaneness was gone forth into all the Land. For the reforming of which, he was raised up,
It did perhaps make the People suspect him to be a man disaffected to the Government, that he differ'd in a manner from all men as to the interest of the Nation as things then stood;
It did perhaps make the People suspect him to be a man disaffected to the Government, that he differed in a manner from all men as to the Interest of the nation as things then stood;
for he all along told them, that it was their only way to preserve themselves from utter Destruction, to submit to the Babylonians and Chaldeans, and not to depend upon the vain Succors of Egypt, this would prove a broken Reed, Egypt was then declining,
for he all along told them, that it was their only Way to preserve themselves from utter Destruction, to submit to the Babylonians and Chaldeans, and not to depend upon the vain Succors of Egypt, this would prove a broken Reed, Egypt was then declining,
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but gave such a blow to the Kingdom of Judah, that it did never after that time recover it self, 2 Kin. 23.29. It seems, that the measures which wise Princes should take for their own safety must change with the Times.
but gave such a blow to the Kingdom of Judah, that it did never After that time recover it self, 2 Kin. 23.29. It seems, that the measures which wise Princes should take for their own safety must change with the Times.
Now this Counsel of the Prophet not to depend upon Egypt displeased the Court, but it did much more provoke them, that the Prophet did so plainly and particularly tell them of those Sins that provok'd God against the Nation.
Now this Counsel of the Prophet not to depend upon Egypt displeased the Court, but it did much more provoke them, that the Prophet did so plainly and particularly tell them of those Sins that provoked God against the nation.
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All men, but chiefly great men, above all others, Courtiers are impatient of Reproof, a Prophet of the Lord that doth not gently handle them, must needs fall under their Displeasure;
All men, but chiefly great men, above all Others, Courtiers Are impatient of Reproof, a Prophet of the Lord that does not gently handle them, must needs fallen under their Displeasure;
It is no marvel if the Prophet in these hard circumstances was uneasie; for he had King and Court, City and Country, Priests, Prophets and People against him,
It is no marvel if the Prophet in these hard Circumstances was uneasy; for he had King and Court, city and Country, Priests, prophets and People against him,
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as one that had deceived the People, as one disaffected to the Government; hence are his Complaints, cap. 15.10. Wo is me that my mother brought me forth as a man of Contention to the whole earth.
as one that had deceived the People, as one disaffected to the Government; hence Are his Complaints, cap. 15.10. Woe is me that my mother brought me forth as a man of Contention to the Whole earth.
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These were they that cried Peace, that endeavoured to persuade the people that no evil was coming, v. 16, 17. Hearken not the words of the Prophets that prophesie unto you;
These were they that cried Peace, that endeavoured to persuade the people that no evil was coming, v. 16, 17. Harken not the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you;
they make you vain, they speak a Vision of their own hearts, and not out of the mouth of the Lord And what was it that these Prophets would have the People believe? why, that no evil was coming upon them, there was no need of a Reformation, all would end well,
they make you vain, they speak a Vision of their own hearts, and not out of the Mouth of the Lord And what was it that these prophets would have the People believe? why, that no evil was coming upon them, there was no need of a Reformation, all would end well,
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who besides our selves, who better than we are acquainted with the secret purposes of God to this Nation? And therefore believe not Jeremiah, he is a person disaffected to the Government,
who beside our selves, who better than we Are acquainted with the secret Purposes of God to this nation? And Therefore believe not Jeremiah, he is a person disaffected to the Government,
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We must be sent, as well as those Prophets that were immediately sent; tho' I confess, 'tis not in all respects as they were sent. Rom. 10.15. How shall they preach, except they be sent? Who can in the name of God declare the word of Reconciliation as the Messenger of God, that is not authorised and qualified so to do? and yet it is not the meaning of the Apostle that every Minister must be sent as he himself was, 1 Cor. 11.23. I have received of the Lord, that which I have also delivered unto you.
We must be sent, as well as those prophets that were immediately sent; though I confess, it's not in all respects as they were sent. Rom. 10.15. How shall they preach, except they be sent? Who can in the name of God declare the word of Reconciliation as the Messenger of God, that is not authorised and qualified so to do? and yet it is not the meaning of the Apostle that every Minister must be sent as he himself was, 1 Cor. 11.23. I have received of the Lord, that which I have also Delivered unto you.
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This I confess, may be a suitable Subject upon this occasion, to shew how necessary 'tis for Ministers to be sent of God, in order to our Acceptance with God,
This I confess, may be a suitable Subject upon this occasion, to show how necessary it's for Ministers to be sent of God, in order to our Acceptance with God,
We all love glad Tydings, and are apt to wellcome the Messenger that brings them, and indeed it is but fit it should be so. Isa. 52.7. How beautifull are the feet of them that bring glad tydings? And yet 'tis not fit that every one that knows (as Ahimaz ) something of the matter, should go without sending.
We all love glad Tidings, and Are apt to welcome the Messenger that brings them, and indeed it is but fit it should be so. Isaiah 52.7. How beautiful Are the feet of them that bring glad tidings? And yet it's not fit that every one that knows (as Ahimaaz) something of the matter, should go without sending.
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and don't only condemn us for the exercise of our Ministry as Schismatical, but they would have it believ'd among the people, that our Ministry is a Nullity, that we are not sent of God.
and don't only condemn us for the exercise of our Ministry as Schismatical, but they would have it believed among the people, that our Ministry is a Nullity, that we Are not sent of God.
I shall make it my business at this time to answer this Question, viz. How shall it appear that we are sent of God? No man taketh (ought to take) this honour to himself, but he that is called of God, Heb. 5.4.
I shall make it my business At this time to answer this Question, viz. How shall it appear that we Are sent of God? No man Takes (ought to take) this honour to himself, but he that is called of God, Hebrew 5.4.
Secondly, A Minister sent of God is competently qualified for that Service, with the Gifts of Knowledge and Utterance, both which are essentially necessary to the Ministry.
Secondly, A Minister sent of God is competently qualified for that Service, with the Gifts of Knowledge and Utterance, both which Are essentially necessary to the Ministry.
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the People ought to own him as a Minister, as one whom God hath sent. First, We can never justifie our selves before God, no, nor to our own Consciences,
the People ought to own him as a Minister, as one whom God hath sent. First, We can never justify our selves before God, no, nor to our own Consciences,
except there be a sincere desire to do good to mens Souls, except we can say with the Apostle, I seek not yours but you, your good more than your reward.
except there be a sincere desire to do good to men's Souls, except we can say with the Apostle, I seek not yours but you, your good more than your reward.
True it is, that he that preacheth the Gospel must live by the Gospel, as they that serve at the Altar had their maintenance from the Altar, 1 Cor. 9.13, 14 For if it be a Calling,
True it is, that he that Preacheth the Gospel must live by the Gospel, as they that serve At the Altar had their maintenance from the Altar, 1 Cor. 9.13, 14 For if it be a Calling,
as their Calling, and that wholly, as the Apostle commandeth Timothy to do, 1 Tim. 4.14, 15. Give Attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine, neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophesie, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
as their Calling, and that wholly, as the Apostle commands Timothy to do, 1 Tim. 4.14, 15. Give Attendance to reading, to exhortation, to Doctrine, neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophesy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
The first Question in the Office of Ordination is this, viz. Do you trust that you are inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon you this Office and Ministry to serve God,
The First Question in the Office of Ordination is this, viz. Do you trust that you Are inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon you this Office and Ministry to serve God,
for the promoting of his Glory, and for the edifying his People? And the answer that every one must make that will be ordain'd is this, viz. I trust I am.
for the promoting of his Glory, and for the edifying his People? And the answer that every one must make that will be ordained is this, viz. I trust I am.
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Surely the thing is to be consider'd by all Ministers, by us that are Ministers, that if our design was not entirely the Glory of God and the good of Souls, to be asham'd of it,
Surely the thing is to be considered by all Ministers, by us that Are Ministers, that if our Design was not entirely the Glory of God and the good of Souls, to be ashamed of it,
and humbled for it that we came under that Curse that was threatned against the house of Eli, 1 Sam. 2.36. Put me into one of the Priests Offices that I may eat bread.
and humbled for it that we Come under that Curse that was threatened against the house of Eli, 1 Sam. 2.36. Put me into one of the Priests Offices that I may eat bred.
Now if men do make their first step into the Ministry by a Lie, such an open solemn Lie as this, that they are mov'd by the Holy Ghost to take upon them this Ministry;
Now if men do make their First step into the Ministry by a Lie, such an open solemn Lie as this, that they Are moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon them this Ministry;
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It is no great wonder if such Ministers having gotten into the Ministry as into a Calling to maintain and enrich themselves, doe endeavour to make the best of their Calling, by grasping into their hands as many places as by Favour or Simony they can get,
It is no great wonder if such Ministers having got into the Ministry as into a Calling to maintain and enrich themselves, do endeavour to make the best of their Calling, by grasping into their hands as many places as by Favour or Simony they can get,
and then substitute some poor illiterate Curate, a thing so openly scandalous, that the Council of Trent would have reform'd it in the Church of Rome; nay it is reform'd in some Churches belonging to that Communion,
and then substitute Some poor illiterate Curate, a thing so openly scandalous, that the Council of Trent would have reformed it in the Church of Room; nay it is reformed in Some Churches belonging to that Communion,
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I say the Council of Trent would have reform'd it, had it been over-rul'd by the Court of Rome. The present King by his Injunctions to the Bishops doth enough shew his dislike of this matter,
I say the Council of Trent would have reformed it, had it been overruled by the Court of Room. The present King by his Injunctions to the Bishops does enough show his dislike of this matter,
Tho' 'tis hard to determine what degrees of Gifts are necessary, yet 'tis easie to see that degrees of Knowledge are necessary to him that is to teach and instruct men above what is necessary to others.
Though it's hard to determine what Degrees of Gifts Are necessary, yet it's easy to see that Degrees of Knowledge Are necessary to him that is to teach and instruct men above what is necessary to Others.
God doth make so great use of the gifts of Ministers, that 'tis strange that any that pretend to Learning should make light of the Qualifications of Ministers, under a pretence that the Office suffereth,
God does make so great use of the Gifts of Ministers, that it's strange that any that pretend to Learning should make Light of the Qualifications of Ministers, under a pretence that the Office suffers,
Moses was raised up of God to bring the Children of Israel out of Egypt. Moses was in every thing fitted for that work except in a readiness of Speech, which was supply'd by Aaron, who was to be his Spokesman.
Moses was raised up of God to bring the Children of Israel out of Egypt. Moses was in every thing fitted for that work except in a readiness of Speech, which was supplied by Aaron, who was to be his Spokesman.
One that was for forty years an Herdsman, and had travers'd that Wilderness through which he was to lead the Children of Israel. Whatever St. Paul was before his Conversion, God that put him into the Ministry made him an able Minister;
One that was for forty Years an Herdsman, and had traversed that Wilderness through which he was to led the Children of Israel. Whatever Saint Paul was before his Conversion, God that put him into the Ministry made him an able Minister;
and tho' our Saviour chose for his Disciples unlearned Fishermen, yet St. Paul chargeth Timothy to look well to the Gifts and Abilities of such as he should take into the Ministry, 2 Tim. 2.2. The same commit thou to faithfull men, who shall be able to teach others, and to lay hands suddenly on no man, 1 Tim. 5.22.
and though our Saviour chosen for his Disciples unlearned Fishermen, yet Saint Paul charges Timothy to look well to the Gifts and Abilities of such as he should take into the Ministry, 2 Tim. 2.2. The same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach Others, and to lay hands suddenly on no man, 1 Tim. 5.22.
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Is it not evident, that 'tis not the Office but the Gifts of Ministers and their diligence and industry that must convert and edifie the people? What is the Ministry,
Is it not evident, that it's not the Office but the Gifts of Ministers and their diligence and industry that must convert and edify the people? What is the Ministry,
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but an Office ordain'd for instructing the people? And what is the Office but an obligation to do the work of the Office? and is the work done by an obligation upon men to do it? Doth the Office of a Constable,
but an Office ordained for instructing the people? And what is the Office but an obligation to do the work of the Office? and is the work done by an obligation upon men to do it? Does the Office of a Constable,
or the Mayor of the Town prevent and punish Debauchery and Profaneness, or the care and diligence of him that is in the Office? Is a sick man heal'd by the Office,
or the Mayor of the Town prevent and Punish Debauchery and Profaneness, or the care and diligence of him that is in the Office? Is a sick man healed by the Office,
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if there be little odds as to the Gifts and Abilities of Ministers? Gifts therefore of knowledge and utterance are highly necessary to him that would prove himself to be sent of God.
if there be little odds as to the Gifts and Abilities of Ministers? Gifts Therefore of knowledge and utterance Are highly necessary to him that would prove himself to be sent of God.
Ministers should be able to do this in orderly, clear, and congruous Expressions, according to the several occasions that will happen, which a stinted form can never comprehend.
Ministers should be able to do this in orderly, clear, and congruous Expressions, according to the several occasions that will happen, which a stinted from can never comprehend.
And that a stinted form cannot comprehend the several occasions for which Prayers and Praises ought to be offer'd up to God appears from hence, that as oft as days of Humiliation and Thanksgiving are commanded to be observed, Prayers are composed and sent down to be used for that occasion, which is an open acknowledgment that there is a Defect in our Liturgy,
And that a stinted from cannot comprehend the several occasions for which Prayers and Praises ought to be offered up to God appears from hence, that as oft as days of Humiliation and Thanksgiving Are commanded to be observed, Prayers Are composed and sent down to be used for that occasion, which is an open acknowledgment that there is a Defect in our Liturgy,
But what provision is there made for the particular occasions of each Congregation, and for the several Members of the Congregation? If new Prayers are necessary for days of Humiliation and Thanksgiving,
But what provision is there made for the particular occasions of each Congregation, and for the several Members of the Congregation? If new Prayers Are necessary for days of Humiliation and Thanksgiving,
but what place of Scripture commands that Prayer must be always as oft as the Church comes together in the same words? If a stinted Form were so necessary as is pretended, I don't think it would have been left undetermined in the Scripture;
but what place of Scripture commands that Prayer must be always as oft as the Church comes together in the same words? If a stinted From were so necessary as is pretended, I don't think it would have been left undetermined in the Scripture;
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This Argument which some have well improv'd, carries that weight with it, that they that are for the imposing of Forms, do yet acknowledge that such Forms of Prayer from which it was not lawfull for the Minister to vary, were not imposed for the first three Centuries;
This Argument which Some have well improved, carries that weight with it, that they that Are for the imposing of Forms, do yet acknowledge that such Forms of Prayer from which it was not lawful for the Minister to vary, were not imposed for the First three Centuries;
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Now to take off this prejudice, they tell us that then there was no need of them, Ministers were supplied with extraordinary Gifts, Gifts of Tongues, Gifts of Miracles, Gifts of Prophesie.
Now to take off this prejudice, they tell us that then there was no need of them, Ministers were supplied with extraordinary Gifts, Gifts of Tongues, Gifts of Miracles, Gifts of Prophesy.
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but that every one that was ordain'd to the Ministry, had thereupon a constant extraordinary Gift either for Prayer or Preaching, is sooner said than prov'd.
but that every one that was ordained to the Ministry, had thereupon a constant extraordinary Gift either for Prayer or Preaching, is sooner said than proved.
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I confess, however, 'tis a cunning Device, for by this means, viz. the casting out of all Prayer but what is read out of a Book, there will be no discernable difference of Ministers Gifts;
I confess, however, it's a cunning Device, for by this means, viz. the casting out of all Prayer but what is read out of a Book, there will be no discernible difference of Ministers Gifts;
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why should we maintain and honour men for doing no more than a Boy of ten or twelve years old can do? nay there will be a greater inconvenience than this;
why should we maintain and honour men for doing no more than a Boy of ten or twelve Years old can do? nay there will be a greater inconvenience than this;
I am sure this is that which Ministers promise to do, viz. to use both publick and private Monitions and Exhortations as well to the sick as to the whole: Spons. 3. Office of Ordination.
I am sure this is that which Ministers promise to do, viz. to use both public and private Monitions and Exhortations as well to the sick as to the Whole: Spons. 3. Office of Ordination.
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Thirdly, Together with these, there ought to be the approbation of those to whom it belongs to judge of the Qualifications of those that would devote themselves and their Labours to God in the Service of the Ministry,
Thirdly, Together with these, there ought to be the approbation of those to whom it belongs to judge of the Qualifications of those that would devote themselves and their Labours to God in the Service of the Ministry,
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when these have approv'd them as persons duly qualified, and commended them to God, and have by Prayer and Imposition of hands invested them in the Ministry, these are to be owned by the people as Ministers sent of God.
when these have approved them as Persons duly qualified, and commended them to God, and have by Prayer and Imposition of hands invested them in the Ministry, these Are to be owned by the people as Ministers sent of God.
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I know that some engross this power of making Ministers to such as are now called Diocesan Bishops, whom they make so necessary to Ordination of Ministers, that whoever is ordain'd without them by Ministers of particular Congregations, some of our Brethren are pleas'd to say, these Ordinations having not the concurrence of a Diocesan Bishop, are a mere nullity.
I know that Some engross this power of making Ministers to such as Are now called Diocesan Bishops, whom they make so necessary to Ordination of Ministers, that whoever is ordained without them by Ministers of particular Congregations, Some of our Brothers Are pleased to say, these Ordinations having not the concurrence of a Diocesan Bishop, Are a mere nullity.
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But in confirmation of what I have to say, I would not make Reflections upon what is past any further than our own Vindication will make it necessary.
But in confirmation of what I have to say, I would not make Reflections upon what is passed any further than our own Vindication will make it necessary.
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First, Therefore to prove this, let it be supposed that a Minister of a particular Congregation (whom for distinction-sake we call a Presbyter) be of an inferior order to a Bishop.
First, Therefore to prove this, let it be supposed that a Minister of a particular Congregation (whom for distinction-sake we call a Presbyter) be of an inferior order to a Bishop.
Now if these Ministers (Presbyters) being but the Ministers of particular Congregations may make a Bishop, they may certainly make and ordain Ministers;
Now if these Ministers (Presbyters) being but the Ministers of particular Congregations may make a Bishop, they may Certainly make and ordain Ministers;
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This was the answer of Archbishop Usher to King Charles the First, who told that King, that in the Church of Alexandria the Presbyters always made their own Bishop.
This was the answer of Archbishop Usher to King Charles the First, who told that King, that in the Church of Alexandria the Presbyters always made their own Bishop.
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Suppose as sometimes it hath fallen out here in this Kingdom, that there were not Bishops enough to consecrate Bishops, who can make them but the inferiour Clergy? It fell out so in England at the coming of Queen Elizabeth to the Crown.
Suppose as sometime it hath fallen out Here in this Kingdom, that there were not Bishops enough to consecrate Bishops, who can make them but the inferior Clergy? It fell out so in England At the coming of Queen Elizabeth to the Crown.
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Cardinal Poole then Archbishop of Canterbury died within four and twenty hours of Queen Mary, and upon his death the See of Canterbury being void, Dr. Parker was preferr'd to it, there were not (as Dr. Burnet now Bishop of Salisbury observes) Bishops enough of the Protestant Religion to ordain him,
Cardinal Poole then Archbishop of Canterbury died within four and twenty hours of Queen Marry, and upon his death the See of Canterbury being void, Dr. Parker was preferred to it, there were not (as Dr. Burnet now Bishop of Salisbury observes) Bishops enough of the Protestant Religion to ordain him,
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Surely therefore, if Ministers may make Bishops, who pretend to be a superiour order to them, what should hinder that they should not have a power to ordain Ministers? Just such another absurdity the Papists run themselves into;
Surely Therefore, if Ministers may make Bishops, who pretend to be a superior order to them, what should hinder that they should not have a power to ordain Ministers? Just such Another absurdity the Papists run themselves into;
for they also appropriate the power of Ordination to Diocesan Bishops, and yet according to the Doctrine of Transubstantiation, every Priest by a few words speaking can make a God,
for they also Appropriate the power of Ordination to Diocesan Bishops, and yet according to the Doctrine of Transubstantiation, every Priest by a few words speaking can make a God,
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Ordination is but a determining of the persons to be ordained, as persons duly qualified for the Office, whereupon they are by Prayer and Imposition of hands invested in the Ministry.
Ordination is but a determining of the Persons to be ordained, as Persons duly qualified for the Office, whereupon they Are by Prayer and Imposition of hands invested in the Ministry.
True it is in the Office of Ordination as appointed in the Church of England, the Bishop is directed to say, Take thou Authority to preach the word of God,
True it is in the Office of Ordination as appointed in the Church of England, the Bishop is directed to say, Take thou authority to preach the word of God,
But 'tis not the Bishop that is the Donor of that Authority, and that 'tis not so, will appear to him that doth but consider this one thing, they that ordain men to the Office, don't make the Office.
But it's not the Bishop that is the Donor of that authority, and that it's not so, will appear to him that does but Consider this one thing, they that ordain men to the Office, don't make the Office.
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Were it not so, what I pray would become of the Reformation? Had our Reformers no more power than the Pope and his Bishops intended to give them? Surely they never intended them a power to reform.
Were it not so, what I pray would become of the Reformation? Had our Reformers no more power than the Pope and his Bishops intended to give them? Surely they never intended them a power to reform.
and yet these very men acknowledge that they are true Ministers and Churches, that have Roman Ordination, proclaiming hereby an utter Renunciation of the reformed Churches, which have no such Ordinations,
and yet these very men acknowledge that they Are true Ministers and Churches, that have Roman Ordination, proclaiming hereby an utter Renunciation of the reformed Churches, which have no such Ordinations,
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and yet a Coalition with the Roman Church and Clergy, whom they will allow (if any of them will come over to us) the exercise of their Ministry without Ordination,
and yet a Coalition with the Roman Church and Clergy, whom they will allow (if any of them will come over to us) the exercise of their Ministry without Ordination,
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but not the Protestant Ministers that were driven out of France. That I do not wrong them, see Mr. Dodwell 's Preface to the Unity of the Priesthood, p. 11. where he saith, That we are guilty of abetting a divine Authority in men, to whom God hath given no such Authority, that we are guilty of forging Covenants in God's name,
but not the Protestant Ministers that were driven out of France. That I do not wrong them, see Mr. Dodwell is Preface to the Unity of the Priesthood, p. 11. where he Says, That we Are guilty of abetting a divine authority in men, to whom God hath given no such authority, that we Are guilty of forging Covenants in God's name,
It is but a few (I hope) of the Innovators, that call themselves the Church of England; that say, they have no true Ministers that have not an uninterrupted Succession of Diocesan Ordination from the Apostles.
It is but a few (I hope) of the Innovators, that call themselves the Church of England; that say, they have no true Ministers that have not an uninterrupted Succession of Diocesan Ordination from the Apostles.
and have been the great Agents of all the dividing, persecuting, silencing Laws, to which God Almighty, by bringing in of our Protestant King, hath put a stop.
and have been the great Agents of all the dividing, persecuting, silencing Laws, to which God Almighty, by bringing in of our Protestant King, hath put a stop.
if our Ministry without the concurrence of a Bishop in our Ordination be a Nullity, our Ministrations also in the giving the Sacraments must be a Nullity, a counterfeiting of the broad Seals of Heaven, to speak in the words of the before-mention'd Author, those that we baptiz'd are not indeed baptiz'd.
if our Ministry without the concurrence of a Bishop in our Ordination be a Nullity, our Ministrations also in the giving the Sacraments must be a Nullity, a counterfeiting of the broad Seals of Heaven, to speak in the words of the beforementioned Author, those that we baptized Are not indeed baptized.
First therefore, It appears from hence, that they that nullifie the Ministry of such persons, who have all that is necessary to prove their Mission, are no real Friends to the Reformation.
First Therefore, It appears from hence, that they that nullify the Ministry of such Persons, who have all that is necessary to prove their Mission, Are no real Friends to the Reformation.
Our first Reformers, though they differed from the Foreign Protestant Churches, acted from Catholick Principles, that comprehended the Foreign Ordinations, chusing rather to assert the Identity of Bishops and Presbyters,
Our First Reformers, though they differed from the Foreign Protestant Churches, acted from Catholic Principles, that comprehended the Foreign Ordinations, choosing rather to assert the Identity of Bishops and Presbyters,
And it was not till our Reformation went backward by an endeavour to bring in a Coalition with the Church of Rome, that Reordination was required of them that had been ordained before by Presbyters.
And it was not till our Reformation went backward by an endeavour to bring in a Coalition with the Church of Rome, that Reordination was required of them that had been ordained before by Presbyters.
Peter Martyr at Oxford, Martin Bucer at Cambridge had Ecclesiastical Preferments in the Church of England; Cranmer that invited them hither never required Re-ordination of them.
Peter Martyr At Oxford, Martin Bucer At Cambridge had Ecclesiastical Preferments in the Church of England; Cranmer that invited them hither never required Reordination of them.
Mr. Travers ordain'd by a Presbytery beyond the Sea, was suffered quietly to hold the place of a Centurer at the Temple. Mr. Camero ordain'd in France had the like liberty, by the Permission of King James the First,
Mr. Travers ordained by a Presbytery beyond the Sea, was suffered quietly to hold the place of a Centurer At the Temple. Mr. Chamber ordained in France had the like liberty, by the Permission of King James the First,
when that King was about to set up Episcopacy in Scotland; it was argued whether the Bishops intended for Scotland should not be ordain'd first Ministers,
when that King was about to Set up Episcopacy in Scotland; it was argued whither the Bishops intended for Scotland should not be ordained First Ministers,
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because they had not received Ordination by a Bishop, and it was carried in the negative by the means of Bishop Boncroft. Thus this matter went till Archbishop Laud (whose great design it was to bring about a Reconciliation between the Church of England and the Church of Rome ) made it his business to please the Romanists,
Because they had not received Ordination by a Bishop, and it was carried in the negative by the means of Bishop Boncroft. Thus this matter went till Archbishop Laud (whose great Design it was to bring about a Reconciliation between the Church of England and the Church of Room) made it his business to please the Romanists,
and it could not but please them to see those that had the management of our Church affairs here in England, declare a Nullity in our Ministry and Ministrations, they knew it would be a good step towards Popery.
and it could not but please them to see those that had the management of our Church affairs Here in England, declare a Nullity in our Ministry and Ministrations, they knew it would be a good step towards Popery.
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This design dying with him was reviv'd again upon the coming in of King Charles II. Surely those learned Men and Bishops that had been with that King in his Exile beyond the Seas, must be supposed to know that King's Religion, and what his designs were;
This Design dying with him was revived again upon the coming in of King Charles II Surely those learned Men and Bishops that had been with that King in his Exile beyond the Seas, must be supposed to know that King's Religion, and what his designs were;
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Secondly, Seeing the sincere desire of doing good to Souls is so necessary to prove Ministers to be sent of God, I beg of you that are to be ordain'd this day to look to your Aims and Ends, that they be such,
Secondly, Seeing the sincere desire of doing good to Souls is so necessary to prove Ministers to be sent of God, I beg of you that Are to be ordained this day to look to your Aims and Ends, that they be such,
for Purity of intention is absolutely required to the acceptance of what we do; so that though we do what is commanded, but not because it is commanded;
for Purity of intention is absolutely required to the acceptance of what we do; so that though we do what is commanded, but not Because it is commanded;
but to establish himself in the Kingdom, therefore, saith God, I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, Hos. 1.3, 4. The more entirely we aim at this,
but to establish himself in the Kingdom, Therefore, Says God, I will avenge the blood of Jezrael upon the house of Jehu, Hos. 1.3, 4. The more entirely we aim At this,
in which, though we have not that encouragement as we could desire, yet we have more than the Primitive Preachers of the Gospel obtain'd for the space of three hundred years:
in which, though we have not that encouragement as we could desire, yet we have more than the Primitive Preachers of the Gospel obtained for the Molle of three hundred Years:
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we have more encouragement than we expected, or indeed could rationally expect, enough therefore to make us thankfully to acknowledge it is the Lord's doing,
we have more encouragement than we expected, or indeed could rationally expect, enough Therefore to make us thankfully to acknowledge it is the Lord's doing,
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Thirdly, Seeing the Gifts of Knowledge and Utterance are so highly necessary to the Ministry, let us more endeavour to qualifie our selves with those Gifts that may evidence it to the People, that we are sent of God,
Thirdly, Seeing the Gifts of Knowledge and Utterance Are so highly necessary to the Ministry, let us more endeavour to qualify our selves with those Gifts that may evidence it to the People, that we Are sent of God,
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Our care therefore should be, ours that are in the Ministry, and yours that stand as Candidates for the Ministry, to keep and increase those Gifts that may enable us to the performance of all Ministerial Duties.
Our care Therefore should be, ours that Are in the Ministry, and yours that stand as Candidates for the Ministry, to keep and increase those Gifts that may enable us to the performance of all Ministerial Duties.
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but to read out of the Book what he hath to pray for in behalf of the people? God commandeth Christians to pray with all Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit, Eph. 6.18.
but to read out of the Book what he hath to pray for in behalf of the people? God commands Christians to pray with all Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit, Ephesians 6.18.
And is the Ministry exempted? should he not be able to do that which every private Christian is required to do? A Minister should not be confin'd to the Fetters of other mens narrow defective Words and Books, whatever may be said on behalf of such as need the help of a composed Form, I wonder that men should think it necessary that all should be confin'd to them.
And is the Ministry exempted? should he not be able to do that which every private Christian is required to do? A Minister should not be confined to the Fetters of other men's narrow defective Words and Books, whatever may be said on behalf of such as need the help of a composed From, I wonder that men should think it necessary that all should be confined to them.
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And we should endeavour to excell in this Gift, that we may avoid all those Indecencies, which those that idolize Forms are apt to take notice of and expose, viz. a foolish Loquacity, pouring out (as one saith) tumultuous indigested thoughts.
And we should endeavour to excel in this Gift, that we may avoid all those Indecencies, which those that idolise Forms Are apt to take notice of and expose, viz. a foolish Loquacity, pouring out (as one Says) tumultuous indigested thoughts.
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and expose us to their people, let us patiently bear it, 'tis no new thing for men to pretend that there are Barbarisms and Solecisms in the Prayers of Ministers.
and expose us to their people, let us patiently bear it, it's no new thing for men to pretend that there Are Barbarisms and Solecisms in the Prayers of Ministers.
For the Spirit of Prayer and true Devotion may be in those that confine themselves to a Form. And they that use no Forms may be as formal as other Men.
For the Spirit of Prayer and true Devotion may be in those that confine themselves to a Form And they that use no Forms may be as formal as other Men.
There is (as one saith, and I think he saith well in it) a particular Gust as to Spiritual things, that may differ as much as men do as to Meat and Drink.
There is (as one Says, and I think he Says well in it) a particular Gust as to Spiritual things, that may differ as much as men do as to Meat and Drink.
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than for praying without or with a Form. However it should quiet us to consider, that if the Controversie be (as for ought we know it is) who shall do best, it is the more pardonable, provided it be done on both sides, with that Reverence and Unweariedness as it ought to be done,
than for praying without or with a Form However it should quiet us to Consider, that if the Controversy be (as for ought we know it is) who shall do best, it is the more pardonable, provided it be done on both sides, with that reverence and Unweariedness as it ought to be done,
They eat up my people, as they eat Bread, and call not upon the Name of the Lord, Psalm 14.8. To conclude this particular, it doth seem to me, whatever is pretended to the contrary, that our first Reformers who composed the Liturgy, were far enough from the mind of those that plead for its Imposition;
They eat up my people, as they eat Bred, and call not upon the Name of the Lord, Psalm 14.8. To conclude this particular, it does seem to me, whatever is pretended to the contrary, that our First Reformers who composed the Liturgy, were Far enough from the mind of those that plead for its Imposition;
they compos'd those Forms to assist Ministers, that coming newly out of Popery must be suppos'd to need those helps, not with an intent to exclude and run down extempore, conceiv'd Prayer.
they composed those Forms to assist Ministers, that coming newly out of Popery must be supposed to need those helps, not with an intent to exclude and run down extempore, conceived Prayer.
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it is immediately after the Sponsions, and in these words, viz. After this the Congregation shall be desir'd secretly in their Prayers to make their humble Supplications to God for all these things,
it is immediately After the Sponsions, and in these words, viz. After this the Congregation shall be desired secretly in their Prayers to make their humble Supplications to God for all these things,
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By this passage it appears that the Compilers of our Liturgy, as being sensible of the defect of a Form of Words, thought it necessary to give the Congregation a space of time, that every person might abound in his own way of conceived Prayer.
By this passage it appears that the Compilers of our Liturgy, as being sensible of the defect of a From of Words, Thought it necessary to give the Congregation a Molle of time, that every person might abound in his own Way of conceived Prayer.
we should endeavour to accomplish our selves for this work, that we may do this according to the direction that St. Paul gives Titus, chap. 2. v. 1, 8. With soundness of Doctrine, and with Speech that cannot be blam'd.
we should endeavour to accomplish our selves for this work, that we may do this according to the direction that Saint Paul gives Titus, chap. 2. v. 1, 8. With soundness of Doctrine, and with Speech that cannot be blamed.
Ministers whose Calling it is to look into Books, should be able to discern, that they may do their part to prevent the spreading of those opinions, 1 Tim. 4.16. Take heed to thy self, and to thy Doctrine.
Ministers whose Calling it is to look into Books, should be able to discern, that they may do their part to prevent the spreading of those opinions, 1 Tim. 4.16. Take heed to thy self, and to thy Doctrine.
God threathens the Idol-shepherds, that their arm should be dried, and their right eye darkned, Zech. 11.17. This is a Judgment to be feared by all men, Ministers especially, even the darkning, withering Operations of God's Spirit.
God threathens the Idol shepherds, that their arm should be dried, and their right eye darkened, Zechariah 11.17. This is a Judgement to be feared by all men, Ministers especially, even the darkening, withering Operations of God's Spirit.
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In a word, we should endeavour in a particular manner to accomplish our selves for occasional Discourses, I confess 'tis more natural for some men, all have not a presence of Mind and Thought,
In a word, we should endeavour in a particular manner to accomplish our selves for occasional Discourses, I confess it's more natural for Some men, all have not a presence of Mind and Thought,
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nor a command of words to express their own thoughts, and yet 'tis that which Ministers especially should endeavour after, that upon all occasions we may be able to speak a word in season suited to the occasion.
nor a command of words to express their own thoughts, and yet it's that which Ministers especially should endeavour After, that upon all occasions we may be able to speak a word in season suited to the occasion.
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I could not but take particular notice of what I lately met with in a Book written by a Jesuit, one of the Missionaries that the French King employed in that great Empire of China, to convert them to Christianity in those parts:
I could not but take particular notice of what I lately met with in a Book written by a Jesuit, one of the Missionaries that the French King employed in that great Empire of China, to convert them to Christianity in those parts:
and to take care to do every thing, that may promote and not hinder the success of our Ministry, Coloss. 1.28 Warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. And this we should endeavour,
and to take care to do every thing, that may promote and not hinder the success of our Ministry, Coloss. 1.28 Warning every man, and teaching every man in all Wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in christ jesus. And this we should endeavour,
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The Apostle saith to Timothy, let no man despise thy youth, 1 Tim, 4.12. He doth not say it to the people, because generally when we are despis'd, the fault is in our selves;
The Apostle Says to Timothy, let no man despise thy youth, 1 Tim, 4.12. He does not say it to the people, Because generally when we Are despised, the fault is in our selves;
or upon any other account, is to do what the Apostle there exhorts Timothy to, Be thou an example to believers, in word, in conversation, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
or upon any other account, is to do what the Apostle there exhorts Timothy to, Be thou an Exampl to believers, in word, in Conversation, in Spirit, in faith, in purity.
and many times will be led away by the example of Ministers, especially in things that are disputable, the Apostle observes that many were carried away by the Dissimulation of Peter; so that he was constrained to reprove him openly before the Church, Gal. 2.14.
and many times will be led away by the Exampl of Ministers, especially in things that Are disputable, the Apostle observes that many were carried away by the Dissimulation of Peter; so that he was constrained to reprove him openly before the Church, Gal. 2.14.
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for 'tis Prayer that renders our endeavours in the Ministry fruitfull and successfull. Paul may plant, and Apollos may water, but 'tis God that must give the increase.
for it's Prayer that renders our endeavours in the Ministry fruitful and successful. Paul may plant, and Apollos may water, but it's God that must give the increase.
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It is observable, that Abraham 's Servant would not deliver the Message for which he was sent, till he had first prayed to God to succeed it, Gen. 21.12.
It is observable, that Abraham is Servant would not deliver the Message for which he was sent, till he had First prayed to God to succeed it, Gen. 21.12.
What is more worthy of our constant Prayers than precious immortal Souls? I do remember what I read in the Life of that most eminent Man of God, Mr. Walsh a Minister of Scotland, who being to preach in the Afternoon, he tarried so long at his house, that the Congregation thought fit to send the Clerk to see what the matter was that Mr. Walsh staid beyond his usual time;
What is more worthy of our constant Prayers than precious immortal Souls? I do Remember what I read in the Life of that most eminent Man of God, Mr. Walsh a Minister of Scotland, who being to preach in the Afternoon, he tarried so long At his house, that the Congregation Thought fit to send the Clerk to see what the matter was that Mr. Walsh stayed beyond his usual time;
the Clerk drawing near the room where he was, heard a very loud Voice, and standing still, he heard him with great importunity, oft repeating those words of Moses to God, If thy presence go not with me, I will not go from hence;
the Clerk drawing near the room where he was, herd a very loud Voice, and standing still, he herd him with great importunity, oft repeating those words of Moses to God, If thy presence go not with me, I will not go from hence;
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If Ministers thus dispos'd and qualified, thus approv'd of and invested in the Ministry, are sent of God, your duty is to own them and receive them as such. Pray consider two things, viz.
If Ministers thus disposed and qualified, thus approved of and invested in the Ministry, Are sent of God, your duty is to own them and receive them as such. Pray Consider two things, viz.
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God in this matter dealeth wisely in dealing familiarly with you, he doth not speak immediately to you from Heaven, that the terrors of his Majesty may not make you afraid,
God in this matter deals wisely in dealing familiarly with you, he does not speak immediately to you from Heaven, that the terrors of his Majesty may not make you afraid,
and to tell you that all things are ready on God's part. We can shew you, as Abraham 's Servant did, Gen. 24.22. the Bracelets and the Ear-rings, and the precious things that God hath sent you by us.
and to tell you that all things Are ready on God's part. We can show you, as Abraham is Servant did, Gen. 24.22. the Bracelets and the Earrings, and the precious things that God hath sent you by us.
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I don't speak this to gain outward Respect and Precedence before men, but you are to consider, that whatever respect you show Ministers, 'tis infinitely short of what is due to them, till the Message they bring you be entertain'd.
I don't speak this to gain outward Respect and Precedence before men, but you Are to Consider, that whatever respect you show Ministers, it's infinitely short of what is due to them, till the Message they bring you be entertained.
To receive us and entertain us as one Friend doth another at your Table, alas what is this? To receive a Prophet in the name of a Prophet is to receive the Message he brings you.
To receive us and entertain us as one Friend does Another At your Table, alas what is this? To receive a Prophet in the name of a Prophet is to receive the Message he brings you.
When Ehud told Eglon that he had a Message from God to him, he arose out of his seat, Judg. 3.20. Our Message is not as his was, but 'tis a Message of Peace and good-will.
When Ehud told Eglon that he had a Message from God to him, he arose out of his seat, Judges 3.20. Our Message is not as his was, but it's a Message of Peace and goodwill.
though they accuse us for counterfeiting the great Seals of Heaven, if we can prevail in our Message, which is to perswade you to be reconcil'd to God, to espouse you to Christ;
though they accuse us for counterfeiting the great Seals of Heaven, if we can prevail in our Message, which is to persuade you to be reconciled to God, to espouse you to christ;
Now it lieth upon you to enable us, to use the words of the Apostle to the Corinthians, among whom there were some of their Ministers that did not only despise his Person and Gifts,
Now it lies upon you to enable us, to use the words of the Apostle to the Corinthians, among whom there were Some of their Ministers that did not only despise his Person and Gifts,
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Whilst others expose our Prayers as nonsensical, or worse, if by this Mode of Praying, in which we lead you to the Throne of Grace, you keep up the Spirit of Devotion;
While Others expose our Prayers as nonsensical, or Worse, if by this Mode of Praying, in which we led you to the Throne of Grace, you keep up the Spirit of Devotion;
