Zeale for Gods house quickned: or, A sermon preached before the assembly of Lords, Commons, and Divines, at their solemn fast Iuly 7. 1643. In the Abbey Church at Westminster. Expressing the eminencie of zeale requisite in church reformers: / by Oliver Bowles, Pator of Sutton in Bedfordshire. Published by order of both Houses of Parliament.
as a Purifier of silver, tells us that he should purifie in speciall the Sonnes of Levi, purge them as gold and silver, that they might offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousnesse.
as a Purifier of silver, tells us that he should purify in special the Sons of Levi, purge them as gold and silver, that they might offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.
And as an accomplishment of this prophecy, the same Lord Christ gives a Specimen, in the story immediately preceding my Text, by that heroicall fact of his in whipping the buyers and sellers out of the Temple (an evill which the Priests for their gaine had somented.) I call it an heroicall fact,
And as an accomplishment of this prophecy, the same Lord christ gives a Specimen, in the story immediately preceding my Text, by that heroical fact of his in whipping the buyers and sellers out of the Temple (an evil which the Priests for their gain had somented.) I call it an heroical fact,
The which act of the Lord Jesus being carried on with an eminent and remarkable zeale and magnanimity, gave the Disciples an occasion of calling this to minde, The zeale of thy house hath eaten me up.
The which act of the Lord jesus being carried on with an eminent and remarkable zeal and magnanimity, gave the Disciples an occasion of calling this to mind, The zeal of thy house hath eaten me up.
in that the persons but few in comparison, and those despicable in the eyes of the world, Christ and his Disciples, not armed with any weapons that might carry dread and terrour with them, at most but with a whip made of a few small cords, which probably were scattered by the Drovers which came thither to sell their cattell;
in that the Persons but few in comparison, and those despicable in the eyes of the world, christ and his Disciples, not armed with any weapons that might carry dread and terror with them, At most but with a whip made of a few small cords, which probably were scattered by the Drovers which Come thither to fell their cattle;
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If he be there, he will heale our ignorances, hee will cleare up all our doubts, he will guide us by the spirit of truth, he will be as a wall of Brasse against all our adversaries, he will work all our works for us.
If he be there, he will heal our ignorances, he will clear up all our doubts, he will guide us by the Spirit of truth, he will be as a wall of Brass against all our Adversaries, he will work all our works for us.
but when we look upon the Lord Almighty, the great Jehovah, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, to whom nothing is too hard, who hath broken through gates of Iron,
but when we look upon the Lord Almighty, the great Jehovah, the lion of the Tribe of Judah, to whom nothing is too hard, who hath broken through gates of Iron,
Wee accordingly, by a grant from the Right Honourable the two Houses of Parliament, with so many of them as have beene pleased to embody themselves with us, are assembled this day to afflict our soules in Fasting and Prayer before the Lord, that we may seek of him a right way in these great and important affaires to be treated on, that he would give us such a frame of spirit, such an assistance from on high, such a cleare light,
we accordingly, by a grant from the Right Honourable the two Houses of Parliament, with so many of them as have been pleased to embody themselves with us, Are assembled this day to afflict our Souls in Fasting and Prayer before the Lord, that we may seek of him a right Way in these great and important affairs to be treated on, that he would give us such a frame of Spirit, such an assistance from on high, such a clear Light,
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Thus did Ezra and the Jewes out of a conscience of their owne inability to help themselves in their passage from Babylon to Ierusalem: So we being now upon a further progresse, not from Babylon (as some have unjustly slandered us) but from the remnants of Babylon to the new Ierusalem; our work is (the Lord assisting) to humble our soules before him in a more then ordinary way.
Thus did Ezra and the Jews out of a conscience of their own inability to help themselves in their passage from Babylon to Ierusalem: So we being now upon a further progress, not from Babylon (as Some have unjustly slandered us) but from the remnants of Babylon to the new Ierusalem; our work is (the Lord assisting) to humble our Souls before him in a more then ordinary Way.
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For the latter, it was an act of a sanctified memory in the Disciples calling to minde what was written, whereunto the fact done did serve as a remembra•cer. Observe,
For the latter, it was an act of a sanctified memory in the Disciples calling to mind what was written, whereunto the fact done did serve as a remembra•cer. Observe,
That is conscionable reading, when we take up reading the Scriptures in the severall seasons which the Lord commands as an act of obedience unto him, this shall have seasonable remembring;
That is conscionable reading, when we take up reading the Scriptures in the several seasons which the Lord commands as an act of Obedience unto him, this shall have seasonable remembering;
How industrious then should we all be in frequent search of Scriptures? Are not they the Paradise of God, wherein growes the Tree of Life, and the leaves are good to heale the Nations? Are not Scriptures as that Poole whereunto God hath promised a vertuall power, wherein we may wash and be cleane? Scriptures are that golden Mine wherein we may dig riches that may make us rich to God, that enrich us to life eternall.
How Industria then should we all be in frequent search of Scriptures? are not they the Paradise of God, wherein grows the Tree of Life, and the leaves Are good to heal the nations? are not Scriptures as that Pool whereunto God hath promised a virtual power, wherein we may wash and be clean? Scriptures Are that golden Mine wherein we may dig riches that may make us rich to God, that enrich us to life Eternal.
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So zealous was Luther to have the Scriptures read, that he professed, that if he thought that the reading of his Books would hinder the reading of the Scriptures, he would burne them all before hee died.
So zealous was Luther to have the Scriptures read, that he professed, that if he Thought that the reading of his Books would hinder the reading of the Scriptures, he would burn them all before he died.
What the Wheeles are to the Cart, the Sinewes to the Body, Wings to the Bird, the Wind to the Sailes spread, such are the Affections to the Soule, implanted by God to carry it hither and thither as the objects do more or lesse affect.
What the Wheels Are to the Cart, the Sinews to the Body, Wings to the Bird, the Wind to the Sails spread, such Are the Affections to the Soul, implanted by God to carry it hither and thither as the objects do more or less affect.
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The second thing is the Object, Gods House; the house of God under the Law, was all the externall pledges of Gods presence, the Altars, Temple, Tabernacle, Ark, &c. The house of God under the Gospel, is (as the people of God elsewhere,
The second thing is the Object, God's House; the house of God under the Law, was all the external pledges of God's presence, the Altars, Temple, Tabernacle, Ark, etc. The house of God under the Gospel, is (as the people of God elsewhere,
our hope must be more longing, our endeavours full of activity, our hatred of the opposites more perfect, our anger in removing the hindrances more violent.
our hope must be more longing, our endeavours full of activity, our hatred of the opposites more perfect, our anger in removing the hindrances more violent.
Davids zeale for the setling of the Ark, how did it make him deny himselfe in his most necessary refreshings, I will not goe into my house, &c. his house was no house, his bed no bed, his rest no rest;
Davids zeal for the settling of the Ark, how did it make him deny himself in his most necessary refreshings, I will not go into my house, etc. his house was no house, his Bed no Bed, his rest no rest;
so in his worldly credit, I will yet, for my Gods sake, bee more vile; So in those innumerable heaps of gold and silver, which out of his earnest zeale he had prepared and set apart for the building of the Temple.
so in his worldly credit, I will yet, for my God's sake, be more vile; So in those innumerable heaps of gold and silver, which out of his earnest zeal he had prepared and Set apart for the building of the Temple.
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Nehemiah that Embleme of Reformers, what a measure of zeale did he discover in leaving all his Court preferments, putting himselfe in his owne person upon a hazardfull and tedious journey, in the encounters and oppositions both open and secret he met withall, in his expensefulnesse and that to prodigality,
Nehemiah that Emblem of Reformers, what a measure of zeal did he discover in leaving all his Court preferments, putting himself in his own person upon a hazardful and tedious journey, in the encounters and oppositions both open and secret he met withal, in his expensefulnesse and that to prodigality,
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How iron-like was the spirit of Elias? how did he out of a spirit of zeale against the Idolatry of Baal set his face against Ahab, Iezebell, and all the Priests of Baal? how was he driven to flie for his life? (some Geographers compute his journey at many hundreds of miles;) How great were the exigences he was put unto,
How ironlike was the Spirit of Elias? how did he out of a Spirit of zeal against the Idolatry of Baal Set his face against Ahab, Jezebel, and all the Priests of Baal? how was he driven to fly for his life? (Some Geographers compute his journey At many hundreds of miles;) How great were the exigences he was put unto,
Iohn the Baptist of what an invincible spirit he was, his encounter with a generation of vipers, his bold and daring (for it cost him his life) reproofe of Herod for his Herodias, his turning of Mountaines into Valleys, his making of rough wayes plaine, doe all witnesse.
John the Baptist of what an invincible Spirit he was, his encounter with a generation of vipers, his bold and daring (for it cost him his life) reproof of Herod for his Herodias, his turning of Mountains into Valleys, his making of rough ways plain, do all witness.
The want of zeale in the people in Iehosophats time, they having not prepared their hearts to seek the God of their fathers, kept up the high places; but in Hezekiah's time the zeale of the people plucked them downe;
The want of zeal in the people in Jehosophats time, they having not prepared their hearts to seek the God of their Father's, kept up the high places; but in Hezekiah's time the zeal of the people plucked them down;
No such unbesceming evill as, when the cause of God lies at stake, for men to be cold, lukewarme Neuters, warping sometimes one way, sometimes another.
No such unbesceming evil as, when the cause of God lies At stake, for men to be cold, lukewarm Neuters, warping sometime one Way, sometime Another.
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In the further prosecution of this truth, three particulars doe present themselves. 1. Convincing reasons must be rendered, why zeale must be present in Church-reformation.
In the further prosecution of this truth, three particulars do present themselves. 1. Convincing Reasons must be rendered, why zeal must be present in Church reformation.
When after the Churches sad sufferings, he would doe his people a speciall favour, he tells them that he will purge away all her drosse, and take away all her tinne.
When After the Churches sad sufferings, he would do his people a special favour, he tells them that he will purge away all her dross, and take away all her tin.
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Oh thou afflicted and tossed with tempest, I will lay thy stones with faire colours, thy foundations with Saphires, &c. God will set up his ordinances in a more glorious way;
O thou afflicted and tossed with tempest, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, thy foundations with Sapphires, etc. God will Set up his ordinances in a more glorious Way;
Accordingly in this latter age of the world, what is the great work, for which the Church blesses God with the song of Moses, and the song of the Lambe, is it not the victory over the beast, his name, mark, &c. all done by Church-reformation:
Accordingly in this latter age of the world, what is the great work, for which the Church Blesses God with the song of Moses, and the song of the Lamb, is it not the victory over the beast, his name, mark, etc. all done by Church reformation:
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Doctrine is a ray or beame of supernaturall truth issued out from God as a speciall favour to his people, tending to informe them in right notions and apprehensions concerning God, Christ, our soules,
Doctrine is a ray or beam of supernatural truth issued out from God as a special favour to his people, tending to inform them in right notions and apprehensions Concerning God, christ, our Souls,
was it not capitall among the Romans to poison the common springs? How noisome was that plague to the Egyptians to have all their waters whereof they should drink, turned into blood? was it not much more (as the soule is more excellent then the body) pestilentiall to have all the maine Articles of our Religion (not that of Justification excepted) to be all, or the most, desperately corrupted,
was it not capital among the Roman to poison the Common springs? How noisome was that plague to the egyptians to have all their waters whereof they should drink, turned into blood? was it not much more (as the soul is more excellent then the body) pestilential to have all the main Articles of our Religion (not that of Justification excepted) to be all, or the most, desperately corrupted,
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as may be seene in the Ministers Remonstrance exhibited, together with their Petition for Reformation. The second particular, whereabout Reformation is conversant, is worship;
as may be seen in the Ministers Remonstrance exhibited, together with their Petition for Reformation. The second particular, whereabout Reformation is conversant, is worship;
This amongst other benefits it will yeeld, That it will preserve the honour of Gods censures and ordinances, that great censure of Excommunication, which is no lesse then the delivery up of a man to Satan,
This among other benefits it will yield, That it will preserve the honour of God's censures and ordinances, that great censure of Excommunication, which is no less then the delivery up of a man to Satan,
and as it did in the darkest times of Popery as Gerson complaines, Lib. de Eccles. defect. Quid est, quod Gladius Ecclesiae, scilicet Excommunicatio, extrahitur pro re nihili, ut pro re nummariâ? This once established, will direct us to put a difference betwixt the holy and the prophane, the cleane and the uncleane,
and as it did in the Darkest times of Popery as Gerson complains, Lib. de Eccles. defect. Quid est, quod Gladius Ecclesiae, scilicet Excommunication, extrahitur Pro re Nihil, ut Pro re nummariâ? This once established, will Direct us to put a difference betwixt the holy and the profane, the clean and the unclean,
and no power that would hitherto bee allowed as legall, no not for making stay of such? Misunderstand me not, I meane not, that men should be cut short of that latitude which the Lawes of Christ allow;
and no power that would hitherto be allowed as Legal, no not for making stay of such? Misunderstand me not, I mean not, that men should be Cut short of that latitude which the Laws of christ allow;
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for to which of the Angels did God ever say, Whatsoever yee binde on Earth is bound in Heaven, &c. These worthily stiled, Saviours, and of such as these, Reformers hold out a hope;
for to which of the Angels did God ever say, Whatsoever ye bind on Earth is bound in Heaven, etc. These worthily styled, Saviors, and of such as these, Reformers hold out a hope;
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all their endeavours are and ought to be, that the Churches, those who have sate in darknesse and in the shaddow of death may bee furnished with bright shining lights.
all their endeavours Are and ought to be, that the Churches, those who have sat in darkness and in the shadow of death may be furnished with bright shining lights.
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What hope of salvation for such, where remedies are turned into loathing & poison, as Gerson. And hence is that of Chrysostome, Who ever saw a Clergy man easily brought to Repentance.
What hope of salvation for such, where remedies Are turned into loathing & poison, as Gerson. And hence is that of Chrysostom, Who ever saw a Clergy man Easily brought to Repentance.
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And does not that work, which will thus reserve all honour to Gods ordinances, keep them from the prophane ones, furnish the Church with faithfull watchmen,
And does not that work, which will thus reserve all honour to God's ordinances, keep them from the profane ones, furnish the Church with faithful watchmen,
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The second particular, evincing the necessity of zeal, is the difficulty of the work in respect of the mountianous oppositions, Reformers shall and must encounter with;
The second particular, evincing the necessity of zeal, is the difficulty of the work in respect of the mountianous oppositions, Reformers shall and must encounter with;
as first, not onely a large-spread, but also an unanimous combination of the Churches enemies, Gebal, Ammon and Amaleck, the Philistims and them that dwell at Tyre, and they have consulted together with one consent, &c. Pope, Spanyard, French,
as First, not only a large-spread, but also an unanimous combination of the Churches enemies, Gebal, Ammon and Amalek, the philistines and them that dwell At Tyre, and they have consulted together with one consent, etc. Pope, Spanyard, French,
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and the whole generation of the English-Jesuites, Papists, and Prelaticall Faction, and Libertines, all looking upon the work of Reformation, not only as hindring their design, their good work in hand as they call it; but undermining their Kingdome:
and the Whole generation of the English-Jesuites, Papists, and Prelatical Faction, and Libertines, all looking upon the work of Reformation, not only as hindering their Design, their good work in hand as they call it; but undermining their Kingdom:
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How industriously vigilant are they in laying out themselves, their heads, hands and purses? They leave no stone unremoved, that may hinder our work or promote their own;
How industriously vigilant Are they in laying out themselves, their Heads, hands and purses? They leave no stone unremoved, that may hinder our work or promote their own;
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These are sensuality, ambition, and idlinesse. It was the Monks bellies, and the Cardinalls Caps, which (as Erasmus observed) did create Luther his greatest trouble.
These Are sensuality, ambition, and idlinesse. It was the Monks bellies, and the Cardinals Caps, which (as Erasmus observed) did create Luther his greatest trouble.
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The guise of such Church-men an old Writer deciphers as those which did turn their scribere into bibere, and their codices into calices: Such the Prophet describes Come, say they,
The guise of such Churchmen an old Writer deciphers as those which did turn their Scribere into bibere, and their codices into calices: Such the Prophet describes Come, say they,
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He perceiving that the Christian Faith did grow and encrease by the sobriety and abstemiousnesse of their Ministers, gave command to his Arch-Flamine Arsatius, that his Priests should not drink in a Tavern,
He perceiving that the Christian Faith did grow and increase by the sobriety and abstemiousnesse of their Ministers, gave command to his Arch-Flamine Arsatius, that his Priests should not drink in a Tavern,
how doth hee wind and turn himselfe every way that he might curse Gods people, Num. 22. & 23. How lively doth Bernard decipher them, Curritur in Ecclesiastica, &c. learned and unlearned runne ad curas Ecclesiasticas ac si sine cura victuri cum jam ad curam pervenerint, as if men were to live without all care when they came to a charge:
how does he wind and turn himself every Way that he might curse God's people, Num. 22. & 23. How lively does Bernard decipher them, Curritur in Ecclesiastica, etc. learned and unlearned run ad curas Ecclesiasticas ac si sine Cure victuri cum jam ad curam pervenerint, as if men were to live without all care when they Come to a charge:
The same authour tartly derides them when hee speaks on this manner , Hasten to multiply Prebends, from thence flie to an Archdeaconry, at length climb up to a Bishoprick, not satisfied with that,
The same author tartly derides them when he speaks on this manner, Hasten to multiply Prebends, from thence fly to an Archdeaconry, At length climb up to a Bishopric, not satisfied with that,
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because this is the way to Heaven? Whether dost thou post ô miserable man? So a forenamed Author who lived in the twelfth century, Hodie per fas & nefas, &c. By right and wrong, unhappy men, who runne to the Pastorall Chaire and observe not that it is to them a Chaire of Pestilence.
Because this is the Way to Heaven? Whither dost thou post o miserable man? So a forenamed Author who lived in the twelfth century, Hodie per fas & nefas, etc. By right and wrong, unhappy men, who run to the Pastoral Chair and observe not that it is to them a Chair of Pestilence.
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As for the idlenesse of men in the ministry, may we not justly take up the complaint of the Prophet, They have eaten the fat, cloathed themselves with the wooll,
As for the idleness of men in the Ministry, may we not justly take up the complaint of the Prophet, They have eaten the fat, clothed themselves with the wool,
Might wee not well compare sundry of our Clergy-men to Lepidus in the Orator, who when he lay tumbling in the green grasse, cryed out, Vtinam hoc esset laborare, I would this were to labour;
Might we not well compare sundry of our Clergymen to Lepidus in the Orator, who when he lay tumbling in the green grass, cried out, Vtinam hoc esset laborare, I would this were to labour;
yet retaine many of the dregges of it which may in time prove pernicious and help to carry us back againe into Egypt; These, many of them, are learned Gamaliels, men renowned for worth and parts, whom for my own part, I love and honour;
yet retain many of the dregs of it which may in time prove pernicious and help to carry us back again into Egypt; These, many of them, Are learned Gamaliels, men renowned for worth and parts, whom for my own part, I love and honour;
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The fourth particular that makes the work difficult, is Demetrius and his whole traine that follow him, who cry out, Sirs, you know that by this craft we have gotten our wealth, I meane our Chancellors, Commissaries, Officials, Registers, Proctors, and these, what mighty piles of wealth, what large and rich estates have they heaped together!
The fourth particular that makes the work difficult, is Demetrius and his Whole train that follow him, who cry out, Sirs, you know that by this craft we have got our wealth, I mean our Chancellors, Commissaries, Officials, Registers, Proctors, and these, what mighty piles of wealth, what large and rich estates have they heaped together!
These have been as those canker-wormes and cater-pillers, who have eaten up almost all the green things of the Land, they have formerly pickt our purses, scratched our faces, vexed our spirits, hurried us from Court to Court,
These have been as those cankerworms and caterpillars, who have eaten up almost all the green things of the Land, they have formerly picked our purses, scratched our faces, vexed our spirits, hurried us from Court to Court,
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But what have they indeed done by all their specious visitations, have they been any other to us then like the Juglers Feast, who on a time invited his friends to a solemn Banquet, whereunto they came in great expectation to have their bellies filled, a Table was richly furnish'd with all variety of Cates, they all set about it,
But what have they indeed done by all their specious visitations, have they been any other to us then like the Jugglers Feast, who on a time invited his Friends to a solemn Banquet, whereunto they Come in great expectation to have their bellies filled, a Table was richly furnished with all variety of Cates, they all Set about it,
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Or may wee as Gerson did sometimes compare the Visitours of this kinde to the Cat, which being by the good Housewife, put in the Dairy-House to save the Cheese from the Mise and Ratts, doth more harme then they all.
Or may we as Gerson did sometime compare the Visitors of this kind to the Cat, which being by the good Housewife, put in the Dairy-House to save the Cheese from the Mice and Rats, does more harm then they all.
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Yea, where the greatest pretence of good was held out, what have all our Visitors and Reformers done more then the Popes Cardinals, whom hee sent out in Luthers time to blinde the world with a pretence of Reformation? as they,
Yea, where the greatest pretence of good was held out, what have all our Visitors and Reformers done more then the Popes Cardinals, whom he sent out in Luthers time to blind the world with a pretence of Reformation? as they,
Every command of a duty does necessarily imply all the necessary wayes and means whereby the duty is to be effected, else the Lord should contradict himselfe,
Every command of a duty does necessarily imply all the necessary ways and means whereby the duty is to be effected, Else the Lord should contradict himself,
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or whether Watchmen are not to attend upon the Tower over which they are set as Watchmen? This is Bellarmin his owne argument, which upon occasion he makes use of.
or whither Watchmen Are not to attend upon the Tower over which they Are Set as Watchmen? This is Bellarmin his own argument, which upon occasion he makes use of.
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5. Why should Christ admit of that in those to whom hee commends the care of soules, that no master of a family will admit in any of his servants, that when he hath hired them at such a rate to do his work, they shall ordinarily serve him by those whom they hire at a lower rate.
5. Why should christ admit of that in those to whom he commends the care of Souls, that no master of a family will admit in any of his Servants, that when he hath hired them At such a rate to do his work, they shall ordinarily serve him by those whom they hire At a lower rate.
when he would advance himselfe above all the Westerne Monarchs, saw it necessary (that he might not be as an owle among the birds) to make great his Cardinalls by a wordly pomp.
when he would advance himself above all the Western Monarchs, saw it necessary (that he might not be as an owl among the Birds) to make great his Cardinals by a wordly pomp.
and to the end he might enrich his Cardinalls, and make them Princes fellowes, he gave dispensations to severall men to hold ducenta, trecenta, quadringinta,
and to the end he might enrich his Cardinals, and make them Princes Fellows, he gave dispensations to several men to hold ducenta, trecenta, quadringinta,
Secondly, for the carriage of the cause in the Councell of Trent, know wee must, that the severall Popes who lived in the time of the Councell, gave it in speciall charge to their Legates, That among other things to be reformed in the Court of Rome, they should be sure that Non-residence should suffer no dammage;
Secondly, for the carriage of the cause in the Council of Trent, know we must, that the several Popes who lived in the time of the Council, gave it in special charge to their Legates, That among other things to be reformed in the Court of Rome, they should be sure that Nonresidence should suffer no damage;
the Pope creates forty titular Bishops, sends them to the Councell, and by that meanes was the cause carried so, that though a Canon was made against it,
the Pope creates forty titular Bishops, sends them to the Council, and by that means was the cause carried so, that though a Canon was made against it,
We read of two Popes Clement the fifth, and Gregory the eleventh, who being visited by the hand of God, did, out of the sense of their sinne, make void all their dispensations for Non-residents.
We read of two Popes Clement the fifth, and Gregory the eleventh, who being visited by the hand of God, did, out of the sense of their sin, make void all their dispensations for Nonresidents.
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We may see the Genius of the people in this regard in those, Ierem. 44. What thou hast spoken to us in the name of the Lord we will not doe, but we will doe so and so;
We may see the Genius of the people in this regard in those, Jeremiah 44. What thou hast spoken to us in the name of the Lord we will not do, but we will do so and so;
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and doe you ask me what I aile? You see the prevalency of old customes in the people called Hircani, who when their King went about to alter a Heathenish Custome of casting their dead to Mastives in stead of Buriall, he had like to have lost both his life and Crown:
and do you ask me what I ail? You see the prevalency of old customs in the people called Hircani, who when their King went about to altar a Heathenish Custom of casting their dead to Mastiffs in stead of Burial, he had like to have lost both his life and Crown:
when the Lord calls for all the beasts of the field to devoure and spoile Ierusalem, the sore-runner thereof was the wickednesse and idlenesse of the Priests, Doth not wickednesse goe from them into all the land? Thy watchmen are blind, they are all dumbe dogs, they cannot bark:
when the Lord calls for all the beasts of the field to devour and spoil Ierusalem, the sore-runner thereof was the wickedness and idleness of the Priests, Does not wickedness go from them into all the land? Thy watchmen Are blind, they Are all dumb Dogs, they cannot bark:
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So when Ieremiah mentions the cause of Ierusalems destruction, he inserts this, Thy Prophets have looked out for thee vaine and foolish things, They have not discovered thine iniquity, to turne away thy captivity, &c. So in the tenth Century, which was most barren of all good writers,
So when Jeremiah mentions the cause of Ierusalems destruction, he inserts this, Thy prophets have looked out for thee vain and foolish things, They have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity, etc. So in the tenth Century, which was most barren of all good writers,
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and fruitfull in all manner of wickednesse, wherein the Pope got up on horseback, What saith a good writer of the Clergy of that time, What do we Ministers who are so much the more inferior to others in holinesse of life,
and fruitful in all manner of wickedness, wherein the Pope god up on horseback, What Says a good writer of the Clergy of that time, What do we Ministers who Are so much the more inferior to Others in holiness of life,
as we are more eloquent in words, who stirring up others fall asleep our selves; holding out light to others, are so much the more darkned in our selves.
as we Are more eloquent in words, who stirring up Others fallen asleep our selves; holding out Light to Others, Are so much the more darkened in our selves.
when the Pastors became Wolves, and the Angels of the Churches, Devills? Was not the wickednesse of the Priests a principall in-let of the Saxons to expell the Brittains out of this land? Brittany, saith a good Author, hath priests, but foolish ones, they understand not;
when the Pastors became Wolves, and the Angels of the Churches, Devils? Was not the wickedness of the Priests a principal inlet of the Saxons to expel the Britains out of this land? Brittany, Says a good Author, hath Priests, but foolish ones, they understand not;
but the fulnesse of their owne bellies &c. So for matter of Doctrine, when the Saxons invaded this land, the Pelagian heresie had with a filthy contagion defiled the Brittaines faith.
but the fullness of their own bellies etc. So for matter of Doctrine, when the Saxons invaded this land, the Pelagian heresy had with a filthy contagion defiled the Britains faith.
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Should not zeale bestirre it selfe, when such evils as these overspread a State. The second Head to be considered, is what influence zeale ought to have into Reformers.
Should not zeal Bestir it self, when such evils as these overspread a State. The second Head to be considered, is what influence zeal ought to have into Reformers.
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God doth now as good as say, That which I have planted, I will pluck up, and seekest thou great things for thy selfe? Is it now a time to receive money,
God does now as good as say, That which I have planted, I will pluck up, and Seekest thou great things for thy self? Is it now a time to receive money,
The Jewes zeale, defective in that, not according to knowledge: This zeale must not be conjecturall, probably seeming, such only as wee have received from others without examination.
The Jews zeal, defective in that, not according to knowledge: This zeal must not be conjectural, probably seeming, such only as we have received from Others without examination.
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You whom God hath betrusted with this work take not all for gold that glisters. 2 It must bee ordered with wisdome, zeale must bee wary, as well as warme:
You whom God hath betrusted with this work take not all for gold that glisters. 2 It must be ordered with Wisdom, zeal must be wary, as well as warm:
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In the encounter with vice to bee Reformed, wisedome will not have a Reformer to set upon the Reforming, Quando necesse id, ut sit impar vitio, that will but enrage vice more:
In the encounter with vice to be Reformed, Wisdom will not have a Reformer to Set upon the Reforming, Quando Necessary id, ut sit impar vitio, that will but enrage vice more:
Love calls upon us as to bee zealous for the truth, so to make it our work to endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace Ephes. 4.3.
Love calls upon us as to be zealous for the truth, so to make it our work to endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace Ephesians 4.3.
Doe not our Adversaries studdy to make rents among us, shall we gratifie them, weaken our selves? Doe not they cry out that if they can but devide us they shall conquer us? It is memorable what is reported of Iulian, that hee did nourish dissentions among Christians, ut non timeret postea unanimem plebem.
Do not our Adversaries study to make rends among us, shall we gratify them, weaken our selves? Do not they cry out that if they can but divide us they shall conquer us? It is memorable what is reported of Iulian, that he did nourish dissensions among Christians, ut non timeret postea unanimem plebem.
or novelty, as if we were necessarily to receive a thing because ancient, or to reject it because new , by a hasty engaging of our judgments before we be able to judge,
or novelty, as if we were necessarily to receive a thing Because ancient, or to reject it Because new, by a hasty engaging of our Judgments before we be able to judge,
love knowes that a little breach will quickly bee a great one, It prevents them or speedily makes them up, It gives the water no passage, no not a little;
love knows that a little breach will quickly be a great one, It prevents them or speedily makes them up, It gives the water no passage, no not a little;
Fifthly, If our zeale bee only flashy, (like those unnaturall heats that come and goe by flushings) it is not right, wee have many that begin well, are hot and eager while in such a company,
Fifthly, If our zeal be only flashy, (like those unnatural heats that come and go by flushings) it is not right, we have many that begin well, Are hight and eager while in such a company,
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If zeale be so necessary in a Reformer, then wee are all first to blesse God for that fire of zeale the Lord hath kindled in many of your hearts, (right Honourable and beloved) whereby you have been willing to spend and to be spent for the common cause:
If zeal be so necessary in a Reformer, then we Are all First to bless God for that fire of zeal the Lord hath kindled in many of your hearts, (right Honourable and Beloved) whereby you have been willing to spend and to be spent for the Common cause:
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for the many precious Ordinances of Parliament that have issued out for the common good? Have not many unworthy scandalous and soule-starving Ministers been displaced,
for the many precious Ordinances of Parliament that have issued out for the Common good? Have not many unworthy scandalous and soule-starving Ministers been displaced,
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and (by burning the book of Sports, with other Commands for the better sanctifying of the day) been vindicated from all those former unsufferable profanations? How have superstitious monuments been defaced, secret Idolatries suppressed, Seducers of the people been banished the Land;
and (by burning the book of Sports, with other Commands for the better sanctifying of the day) been vindicated from all those former unsufferable profanations? How have superstitious monuments been defaced, secret Idolatries suppressed, Seducers of the people been banished the Land;
For all these, and many more, everlasting honour shall be upon the head of you our Reformers, Goe on and prosper (You Noble Parliament Worthies) doe worthily in our Ephrata, and be famous in our Bethlehem, so shall the Lord make your names as a savotry ointment, crowne you with his best blessings, make your Families flourish when you are dead and gone, remember you according to all the good you have done for Gods cause:
For all these, and many more, everlasting honour shall be upon the head of you our Reformers, Go on and prosper (You Noble Parliament Worthies) do worthily in our Ephrata, and be famous in our Bethlehem, so shall the Lord make your names as a savotry ointment, crown you with his best blessings, make your Families flourish when you Are dead and gone, Remember you according to all the good you have done for God's cause:
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But above all, that you have found out a way in these distracted times (wherein Religion it selfe, groanes under the wantonnesse of our people, loathing the Manna, and hunting after Novelties, under the uncouth and irreligious opinions crept in among us, under the bitter divisions that overspread City and Countrey) to call an Assembly of able and Worthy Divines, with whom you might advise for the settling of Doctrine, Worship,
But above all, that you have found out a Way in these distracted times (wherein Religion it self, groans under the wantonness of our people, loathing the Manna, and hunting After Novelties, under the uncouth and irreligious opinions crept in among us, under the bitter divisions that overspread city and Country) to call an Assembly of able and Worthy Divines, with whom you might Advice for the settling of Doctrine, Worship,
2 Our second suit to you is, that when the Lawes of Christ, for the due administration of his ordinances, shall be discovered, you would be pleased to account it your greatest honour to submit to them.
2 Our second suit to you is, that when the Laws of christ, for the due administration of his ordinances, shall be discovered, you would be pleased to account it your greatest honour to submit to them.
It is the style of the spirit of God that calls you NONLATINALPHABET dignities (with respect to which the Schoole allowes that outward Pomp which Magistracy is honoured with;) and the same spirit mentions the pomp of Agrippa, when hee came to sit in Judgement, without dislike, Acts 25.23.
It is the style of the Spirit of God that calls you dignities (with respect to which the School allows that outward Pomp which Magistracy is honoured with;) and the same Spirit mentions the pomp of Agrippa, when he Come to fit in Judgement, without dislike, Acts 25.23.
so it points out to us what that is, which of all other doth most unbeseeme a Reformer, viz. the want of Zeale, which will render such whom God hath called to this office, most odious to him, most abominable to men;
so it points out to us what that is, which of all other does most unbeseem a Reformer, viz. the want of Zeal, which will render such whom God hath called to this office, most odious to him, most abominable to men;
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What might such have done, if a spirit of zeal had eaten up their spirits, they might have saved the Churches at home and abroad, given Antichrist that blow that should have thrown him as a mill-stone into the middle of the sea, delivered liberties, lawes,
What might such have done, if a Spirit of zeal had eaten up their spirits, they might have saved the Churches At home and abroad, given Antichrist that blow that should have thrown him as a millstone into the middle of the sea, Delivered Liberties, laws,
and inheritances to posterity, saved City, Countrey, the lives of millions of men, they might have finished the work they began, all succeeding ages might have blessed God for them, their owne works have praised them in the gate.
and inheritances to posterity, saved city, Country, the lives of millions of men, they might have finished the work they began, all succeeding ages might have blessed God for them, their own works have praised them in the gate.
they will uphold tottering Babylon, destroy flourishing England, deliver up their posterity to absolute slavery, make themselves the monuments of shame and ignominy to all that know or shall heare of them.
they will uphold tottering Babylon, destroy flourishing England, deliver up their posterity to absolute slavery, make themselves the monuments of shame and ignominy to all that know or shall hear of them.
Oh tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon, &c. Must it not needs be so when so necessary a correquisite as zeale is wanting? for what is a Reformer without zeale,
O tell it not in Gaza, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, etc. Must it not needs be so when so necessary a correquisite as zeal is wanting? for what is a Reformer without zeal,
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Oh then you Noble Senators, who are under God the Chariots and Horse-men of our Israel, what ever you part withall, part not with your zeale, let this be your honour and crown,
O then you Noble Senators, who Are under God the Chariots and Horsemen of our Israel, what ever you part withal, part not with your zeal, let this be your honour and crown,
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Let me addresse my selfe to you, Right Reverend and beloved in the Lord. Behold the Lord hath, by a providence of his, singled us out among our Brethren,
Let me address my self to you, Right Reverend and Beloved in the Lord. Behold the Lord hath, by a providence of his, singled us out among our Brothers,
Both you and we all are desirous this day to lay our selves low before the Lord, importunately to intreat his assistance, that he would be pleased to magnifie his power in our weakenesse.
Both you and we all Are desirous this day to lay our selves low before the Lord, importunately to entreat his assistance, that he would be pleased to magnify his power in our weakness.
Be then exhorted by him who reckons himselfe the meanest of you all, and who in respect of his many infirmities might well have been dispensed withall, be I say exhorted to cloath your selves, out of respect to the worke in hand, with zeale as with a cloak, to fall upon the businesse you are designed to, toto animi impetu, you are called out to contend for the truth that was once given to the Saints, which hath beene sealed with the bloud of Martyrs, hath beene justified by the learned pennes and disputes of all the Worthies of this Kingdome, without interruption,
Be then exhorted by him who reckons himself the Meanest of you all, and who in respect of his many infirmities might well have been dispensed withal, be I say exhorted to cloth your selves, out of respect to the work in hand, with zeal as with a cloak, to fallen upon the business you Are designed to, toto animi impetu, you Are called out to contend for the truth that was once given to the Saints, which hath been sealed with the blood of Martyrs, hath been justified by the learned pens and disputes of all the Worthies of this Kingdom, without interruption,
and were we not indeed gone almost as farre as Rome gates in a declining way? Our worke is a noble work, it is servare depositum, to be Feoffees in trust for that saving truth, that patterne of wholsome words, which hath been derived to us,
and were we not indeed gone almost as Far as Room gates in a declining Way? Our work is a noble work, it is servare depositum, to be Feoffees in trust for that Saving truth, that pattern of wholesome words, which hath been derived to us,
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as from the pure sountaine of Scripture, so also by the Channell of purer Antiqui•y comes with Letters of commendation from the sufferings of Gods choysest servants;
as from the pure sountaine of Scripture, so also by the Channel of Purer Antiqui•y comes with Letters of commendation from the sufferings of God's Choicest Servants;
I beseech you in the bowels of Jesus Christ, we may quit our selves like men, doe our utmost, that we may vindicate the truth of God from all the aspersions of evill-minded men, cleere it from those ambiguities wherewith ungodly men have perplexed it,
I beseech you in the bowels of jesus christ, we may quit our selves like men, do our utmost, that we may vindicate the truth of God from all the Aspersions of evil-minded men, clear it from those ambiguities wherewith ungodly men have perplexed it,
as we unworthy ones at this time have? May we not justly think, that what opportunity we have, is but the effect of the fervent prayers, the many teares,
as we unworthy ones At this time have? May we not justly think, that what opportunity we have, is but the Effect of the fervent Prayers, the many tears,
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and sad sufferings of our sage and Reverend Predecessors, that are now with the Lord? Are there not already upon us in this worke for which we are assembled, the eyes of our Brethren of the Reformed Churches,
and sad sufferings of our sage and Reverend Predecessors, that Are now with the Lord? are there not already upon us in this work for which we Are assembled, the eyes of our Brothers of the Reformed Churches,
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as expecting the issue of this businesse? Nay, is not the whole Nation in expectancy of what this meeting will produce? What manner of persons ought we to be, in humbling of our soules before the Lord, crying mightily to him who alone keepes the key of the Cabinet, unlocks the secrets of his will, opens the eyes of our understandings!
as expecting the issue of this business? Nay, is not the Whole nation in expectancy of what this meeting will produce? What manner of Persons ought we to be, in humbling of our Souls before the Lord, crying mightily to him who alone keeps the key of the Cabinet, unlocks the secrets of his will, Opens the eyes of our understandings!
Can we looke backward, to the many brave excellent-spirited and well-parted men, who have turned some to Justinian, some to Galen, some to Litleton, others betaken themselves to a retired Privacy, which long agoe might have sate in Moses Chaire, had there not stood the fiery blade of corruptions in worship and government to keepe them out? How many silver Trumpets, that might have made sweet melody in Gods house, have beene hanged upon the willow trees,
Can we look backward, to the many brave excellent-spirited and well-parted men, who have turned Some to Justinian, Some to Galen, Some to Litleton, Others betaken themselves to a retired Privacy, which long ago might have sat in Moses Chair, had there not stood the fiery blade of corruptions in worship and government to keep them out? How many silver Trumpets, that might have made sweet melody in God's house, have been hanged upon the willow trees,
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and all because this worke was not done? How many hundreds of worthy, learned, soule-saving Ministers, men excellently fitted for the worke, have beene driven out of our Land? (the Lord lay it not to our charge.) No small affliction to be put upon the disserting of ones native Countrey,
and all Because this work was not done? How many hundreds of worthy, learned, Soul-saving Ministers, men excellently fitted for the work, have been driven out of our Land? (the Lord lay it not to our charge.) No small affliction to be put upon the disserting of ones native Country,
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and all those Charitates which under God are the life of our life, and further to be cast upon forraigne Countries, those sometimes unwholesome for our English bodies, placed among inhumane people, put upon wildernesses, wilde beasts, savage people,
and all those Charitates which under God Are the life of our life, and further to be cast upon foreign Countries, those sometime unwholesome for our English bodies, placed among inhumane people, put upon Wildernesses, wild beasts, savage people,
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Oh the swarmes of godly men, that like Noahs Dove, could find no rest for the soales of their feet, being hunted up and down, hurried hither and thither,
O the swarms of godly men, that like Noahs Dove, could find no rest for the soales of their feet, being hunted up and down, hurried hither and thither,
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and some with poore estates, to bid farewell to deere England, as never to see it againe? these would have beene content to have lived in a smoaky house,
and Some with poor estates, to bid farewell to deer England, as never to see it again? these would have been content to have lived in a smoky house,
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Yea, they have beene put upon it to commit themselves rather to the mercilesse rage of the tempestuous Seas, to a long, tedious and irkesome Sea-journey, wherewith they were utterly unacquainted, rather then to endure those sad impositions which were charged upon their consciences:
Yea, they have been put upon it to commit themselves rather to the merciless rage of the tempestuous Seas, to a long, tedious and irksome Sea-journey, wherewith they were utterly unacquainted, rather then to endure those sad impositions which were charged upon their Consciences:
What shall I say to those millions of souls, who have perished through the negligence, insufficiency, scandalous and corrupt proccedings of that order of men, which it is to be hoped,
What shall I say to those millions of Souls, who have perished through the negligence, insufficiency, scandalous and corrupt proceedings of that order of men, which it is to be hoped,
if our iniquities doe not hinder, will be rectified by that clericalis disciplina, which learned Bucer did so often call for, in King Edward the 6. dayes.
if our iniquities do not hinder, will be rectified by that clericalis Discipline, which learned Bucer did so often call for, in King Edward the 6. days.
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you know the efficacy of prayer, it sets God on worke, and that with a holy kinde of command, it hath an omnipotency with it, it never went of any arrant and returned empty.
you know the efficacy of prayer, it sets God on work, and that with a holy kind of command, it hath an omnipotency with it, it never went of any arrant and returned empty.
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To encourage us, Gods promises stands sure, Ask of me and I will shew thee great and hidden things, which thou knowest not. If thou seekest for wisedome as for silver, &c. if thou cryest after knowledge, &c. then shalt thou understand the feare of the Lord, the knowledge of God.
To encourage us, God's promises Stands sure, Ask of me and I will show thee great and hidden things, which thou Knowest not. If thou Seekest for Wisdom as for silver, etc. if thou Christ After knowledge, etc. then shalt thou understand the Fear of the Lord, the knowledge of God.
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Secondly, that God may impart to us that way of sincerity in his worship, that forme of government, which may be most according to his will, (a favour worth the knowing,
Secondly, that God may impart to us that Way of sincerity in his worship, that Form of government, which may be most according to his will, (a favour worth the knowing,
Many perplexed disputes, much difference there is among Brethren, whether this be the forme Christ hath left, the distractions are sadly to be lamented:
Many perplexed disputes, much difference there is among Brothers, whither this be the Form christ hath left, the distractions Are sadly to be lamented:
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Would wee be able to winde our selves out of these Labyrinths of disputes, see the good and right way God would have us to walke in, take notice of that promise in Ezekiel, If the house of Israel shall be ashamed of their iniquities,
Would we be able to wind our selves out of these Labyrinths of disputes, see the good and right Way God would have us to walk in, take notice of that promise in Ezekielem, If the house of Israel shall be ashamed of their iniquities,
and of all that they have done, I will shew them the forme of the house, &c. onely here we must beware, we dare not to offer to Gods people such a forme,
and of all that they have done, I will show them the Form of the house, etc. only Here we must beware, we Dare not to offer to God's people such a Form,
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Allegorica Theologia, (unlesse the Lord himselfe make the application) non est argumentativa: It is our errour that oft times we doe afferre sensum ad Scripturam non referre:
Allegorica Theology, (unless the Lord himself make the application) non est argumentativa: It is our error that oft times we do afferre sensum ad Scripturam non refer:
we are oft times in fancying formes of government, like that Sect of Phylosophers, who having drunke in this principle, that all the world was made of numbers, where ever they went, they thought they saw numbers.
we Are oft times in fancying forms of government, like that Sect of Philosophers, who having drunk in this principle, that all the world was made of numbers, where ever they went, they Thought they saw numbers.
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If the Lord shall but behold us lothing our selves for our wayes that have not beene good, disallowing our sinnes, personall and nationall, setting our hearts in a right frame,
If the Lord shall but behold us loathing our selves for our ways that have not been good, disallowing our Sins, personal and national, setting our hearts in a right frame,
Thirdly, that God may so farre delight in us, as to make us Instruments of such a glorious worke as this is, let us take all occasions to dispence the holy truthes of God to his people:
Thirdly, that God may so Far delight in us, as to make us Instruments of such a glorious work as this is, let us take all occasions to dispense the holy truths of God to his people:
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Was it not our shame that even Bellarmine, yea the Councell of Trent it selfe, should stile Preaching Praecipuum Episcopi officium, the chiese duty of a Bishop,
Was it not our shame that even Bellarmine, yea the Council of Trent it self, should style Preaching Praecipuum Bishops officium, the chiese duty of a Bishop,
when we suppressed it, put gaggs in the mouthes of the Preachers, cast all scorne upon it? The Lord bee blessed, who hath in a degree restored it to its pristine dignity, opened the mouthes that were stopped, encouraged the faithfull Preachers.
when we suppressed it, put gaggs in the mouths of the Preachers, cast all scorn upon it? The Lord be blessed, who hath in a degree restored it to its pristine dignity, opened the mouths that were stopped, encouraged the faithful Preachers.
A maine danger here may be from those that will thrust in upon this worke that are not fit for it, that will be Canales before they be Conchae, Channels to let out before they be vessels to retaine.
A main danger Here may be from those that will thrust in upon this work that Are not fit for it, that will be Channels before they be Conchae, Channels to let out before they be vessels to retain.
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nor brought any thing to the Ministery, but onely their Velle. And now my deare brethren, whom I love and honour, give me leave to remember you of the Prophet Ezekiels sad threatning, and Saint Pauls deepe charge.
nor brought any thing to the Ministry, but only their Velle. And now my deer brothers, whom I love and honour, give me leave to Remember you of the Prophet Ezekiels sad threatening, and Saint Paul's deep charge.
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And Erasmus sayes of these words, they are rather thunderbolts then words, such thunderbolts which the Iudge of all the world will dart against negligent Pastors.
And Erasmus Says of these words, they Are rather thunderbolts then words, such thunderbolts which the Judge of all the world will dart against negligent Pastors.
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Blond-guilt is a sad sinne, but guilt of soulebloud is more dreadfull and inexpiable. We may have many sinnes, but beware we adde not this to all the residue.
Blond-guilt is a sad sin, but guilt of soulebloud is more dreadful and inexpiable. We may have many Sins, but beware we add not this to all the residue.
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No such remarkeable plague fell ever upon any Family, as upon that of Eli for the wickednes of Hophni and Phinehas, who made people to abhorre the offerings of the Lord.
No such remarkable plague fell ever upon any Family, as upon that of Eli for the wickedness of Hophni and Phinehas, who made people to abhor the offerings of the Lord.
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I charge thee before God and the Lord Iesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead, in that his appearing and in his Kingdome, preach the Word, bee instant in season and out of season.
I charge thee before God and the Lord Iesus christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead, in that his appearing and in his Kingdom, preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season.
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At other times it suffices to urge Gods Name, here the sweet Name of the Lord Jesus, that is honey in the mouth, Musicke in the eare, a joyfull shout in the heart, is pressed;
At other times it Suffices to urge God's Name, Here the sweet Name of the Lord jesus, that is honey in the Mouth, Music in the ear, a joyful shout in the heart, is pressed;
and such a day where in Christ will cast it in the teeth of every idle Minister, Perditam non quaesivisti, thou hast not sought the sheepe that was lost, redde rationem villicationis, give an account of thy stewardship.
and such a day where in christ will cast it in the teeth of every idle Minister, Perditam non quaesivisti, thou hast not sought the sheep that was lost, red rationem villicationis, give an account of thy stewardship.
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and thou an idle or scandalous Minister, who hast built with one hand and destroyed with another, hast nothing to offer but a poore leane ignorant starved Flock,
and thou an idle or scandalous Minister, who hast built with one hand and destroyed with Another, hast nothing to offer but a poor lean ignorant starved Flock,
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for such there is laid up a Crowne of Righteousnesse, 2 Tim. 4.8. a Crown that withers not, 1 Pet. 5 4. an Euge enter into thy Masters joy, thou hast beene faithfull in a little, I will make thee ruler over many.
for such there is laid up a Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.8. a Crown that withers not, 1 Pet. 5 4. an Euge enter into thy Masters joy, thou hast been faithful in a little, I will make thee ruler over many.
Doe not all the contents that are apt to Byas us from our work, fall short of that eternall weight of glory? Why consider wee not, other men have other wayes to goe to heaven, Magistrates if they rule well, rich men if they distribute liberally and give to the poore, private men by diligence in their Calling,
Do not all the contents that Are apt to Bias us from our work, fallen short of that Eternal weight of glory? Why Consider we not, other men have other ways to go to heaven, Magistrates if they Rule well, rich men if they distribute liberally and give to the poor, private men by diligence in their Calling,
Yea, if it could be so that there should be no reward that abides a zealous faithfull Teacher (which notwithstanding is surely laid up in heaven) yet the very comfort that arises from the diligent doing of our duties, would abundantly recompence all our paines.
Yea, if it could be so that there should be no reward that abides a zealous faithful Teacher (which notwithstanding is surely laid up in heaven) yet the very Comfort that arises from the diligent doing of our duties, would abundantly recompense all our pains.
then the comfort of a soule wonne to Christ? Let other men enjoy their fat and rich preferments, hunt after dignities, be called of men Rabbi; as for us,
then the Comfort of a soul won to christ? Let other men enjoy their fat and rich preferments, hunt After dignities, be called of men Rabbi; as for us,
and set up whom he pleased, when he rode in triumph before whole Armies of Captives, then Saint Paul when he glories how he had spred the Gospel from Ierusalem, and all the circumjacent Countryes to Illyricum? I have whereof, I may glory through Jesus, &c.
and Set up whom he pleased, when he road in triumph before Whole Armies of Captives, then Saint Paul when he Glories how he had spread the Gospel from Ierusalem, and all the circumjacent Countries to Illyricum? I have whereof, I may glory through jesus, etc.
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as when an unfaithfull Minister shall seriously and in cold bloud weigh what heapes of soules he hath beene a meanes to plunge for ever into the infernall Lake? Can his bravery, his luxury, his good companions, his jollity? can the excellency of his parts and learning, his applause in the world priviledge him,
as when an unfaithful Minister shall seriously and in cold blood weigh what heaps of Souls he hath been a means to plunge for ever into the infernal Lake? Can his bravery, his luxury, his good Sodales, his jollity? can the excellency of his parts and learning, his applause in the world privilege him,
Finally my Brethren, why consider we not that God hath engraven our duties upon our names? we are watchmen, shepheards, workemen, builders, the Lords husbandmen, his souldiers,
Finally my Brothers, why Consider we not that God hath engraven our duties upon our names? we Are watchmen, shepherds, workmen, Builders, the lords husbandmen, his Soldiers,
That which of old was given in charge to a Roman Consull, Consul es praesta nomen, the same should euery one of us enforce upon our selves, Minister verbies, hoc age, pastor es, praesta nomen tuum.
That which of old was given in charge to a Roman Consul, Consul es praesta Nome, the same should every one of us enforce upon our selves, Minister verbies, hoc age, pastor es, praesta Nome tuum.
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And now, beloved, having endeavoured to quicken you and my selfe to the duty of preaching, give mee leave to suggest something concerning the manner that it may be done to the best purpose;
And now, Beloved, having endeavoured to quicken you and my self to the duty of preaching, give me leave to suggest something Concerning the manner that it may be done to the best purpose;
and in another place speaking to Hierusalme, how compassionately doth he expresse himselfe, O Ierusalem, Ierusalem. how would I have gathered thee together,
and in Another place speaking to Hierusalme, how compassionately does he express himself, Oh Ierusalem, Ierusalem. how would I have gathered thee together,
How did he in the foresight of her miseries approaching, weepe over her, and crie, O that thou hadst known, &c. The high Priest was therefore to be taken from among men, that he might have compassion on them that were ignorant and out of the way.
How did he in the foresight of her misery's approaching, weep over her, and cry, Oh that thou Hadst known, etc. The high Priest was Therefore to be taken from among men, that he might have compassion on them that were ignorant and out of the Way.
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Man is a reasonable creature, not drawne hither and thither by a thunder and lightning of blustering termes, which at the utmost onely starrle the affections for a time,
Man is a reasonable creature, not drawn hither and thither by a thunder and lightning of blustering terms, which At the utmost only starrle the affections for a time,
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That was it that vexed the Priests, that the Apostle taxed them in particular, as guilty of the blood of Christ, He intends to bring this mans blood upon us:
That was it that vexed the Priests, that the Apostle taxed them in particular, as guilty of the blood of christ, He intends to bring this men blood upon us:
Saint Paul when he would beget in the Corinthians a godly sorrow of heart, he writes unto them out of much affliction and anxiety of spirit, with many tears.
Saint Paul when he would beget in the Corinthians a godly sorrow of heart, he writes unto them out of much affliction and anxiety of Spirit, with many tears.
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He that will make men sensible of wrath and damnation, or make men apprehensive of the greatnesse of Gods love in Christ, must manifest the like affections in himselfe:
He that will make men sensible of wrath and damnation, or make men apprehensive of the greatness of God's love in christ, must manifest the like affections in himself:
and in the meane while are very secure themselves, as if they did onely, per lusum exercere guttur & latera, sportingly exercise their Throats and Sides:
and in the mean while Are very secure themselves, as if they did only, per lusum exercere guttur & Latera, sportingly exercise their Throats and Sides:
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But a godly Pastor must weep himselfe, that he may stirre up compassion in others, and retain more sorrow in himselfe than he seekes to create in others.
But a godly Pastor must weep himself, that he may stir up compassion in Others, and retain more sorrow in himself than he seeks to create in Others.
The peoples uncapablenesse, their slownesse to beleeve, their aptnesse to be carried away with the torrent of the times, the many wayes whereby the Word may miscarry;
The peoples uncapableness, their slowness to believe, their aptness to be carried away with the torrent of the times, the many ways whereby the Word may miscarry;
all these, besides the important nature of the worke, as tending to bring men from the power of Satan unto God, from hell to heaven, call for our redoubled pains.
all these, beside the important nature of the work, as tending to bring men from the power of Satan unto God, from hell to heaven, call for our redoubled pains.
How constant and assiduous are Merchants, Mariners, Husbandmen, in their attendance on their earthly affairs, which notwithstanding they ordinarily find as they left them? should not we be much more industrious in Soul-work, which we seldom or never return to it but we find it worse than we left it? Of the Lords Watchmen it is said, That they shall not hold their peace all the day nor all the night, Es. 62.6. of Christ it is said, He was daily in the Temple teaching, Lu. 21.37. of the Apostles, That they were daily in the Temple, and from house to house preaching the Gospel, Act. 5.42. The diligence of the Ancients, as Chrysost. Basil, Augustin, the custome of the Church whereof Eusebius reports, ought to be as incitements unto us. If fifteene.
How constant and assiduous Are Merchant's, Mariners, Husbandmen, in their attendance on their earthly affairs, which notwithstanding they ordinarily find as they left them? should not we be much more Industria in Soul-work, which we seldom or never return to it but we find it Worse than we left it? Of the lords Watchmen it is said, That they shall not hold their peace all the day nor all the night, Es. 62.6. of christ it is said, He was daily in the Temple teaching, Lu. 21.37. of the Apostles, That they were daily in the Temple, and from house to house preaching the Gospel, Act. 5.42. The diligence of the Ancients, as Chrysostom Basil, Augustin, the custom of the Church whereof Eusebius reports, ought to be as incitements unto us. If fifteene.
Masses in a day was not enough for the Popish Priests, shall one Sermon suffice us, said learned Hooper. Therefore in the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening let not thy hand cease, thou knowest not whether this or that shall prosper.
Masses in a day was not enough for the Popish Priests, shall one Sermon suffice us, said learned Hooper. Therefore in the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening let not thy hand cease, thou Knowest not whither this or that shall prosper.
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Sixthly, We must preach gravely, so as to preserve the honour of that God whose mouth wee are in preaching, of that Christ whose person we represent, of the high nature of the things we treat about.
Sixthly, We must preach gravely, so as to preserve the honour of that God whose Mouth we Are in preaching, of that christ whose person we represent, of the high nature of the things we Treat about.
Wee are to deale with men, and that in the presence of God and his holy Angels, about the recovery of them out of their damnable condition by nature, in setting our of the infinite love of God in Christ, with all the advantages that belong thereto, the soules salvation or destruction to all eternity:
we Are to deal with men, and that in the presence of God and his holy Angels, about the recovery of them out of their damnable condition by nature, in setting our of the infinite love of God in christ, with all the advantages that belong thereto, the Souls salvation or destruction to all eternity:
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And now having represented to you, my Reverend Brethren, the important and pressing nature of your work, laid before you those generall duties, by which you may be fitted and made successefull in the work, set on those duties by quickning motives;
And now having represented to you, my Reverend Brothers, the important and pressing nature of your work, laid before you those general duties, by which you may be fitted and made successful in the work, Set on those duties by quickening motives;
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The God of heaven who hath his way in the Seas, who alone fashions the hearts of the children of men, raise and keep up your spirits, cloath you with Zeale, fit you for all encounters, make way for you through all difficulties:
The God of heaven who hath his Way in the Seas, who alone fashions the hearts of the children of men, raise and keep up your spirits, cloth you with Zeal, fit you for all encounters, make Way for you through all difficulties:
Festina mu•t•plicare praeb•ndas, inde evola ad Archidiaconatum, d•in as•ira ad Episco•atum, nec •bi requ•e•• habiturus, quia sic •t•r ad astra? Q•o progrederis m•ser Bern. i• Serm. Ec•e reliquimus ••nia.
Festina mu•t•plicare praeb•ndas, inde evola ad Archidiaconatum, d•in as•ira ad Episco•atum, nec •bi requ•e•• habiturus, quia sic •t•r ad Astra? Q•o progrederis m•ser Bern. i• Sermon Ec•e reliquimus ••nia.
Earth. Caranza. Dom. à Soto Card. Cajetan. Fran. Torrensis •ac. Naclantus vide Biblioth. Colleg. Eman. vbi tractatus bi amnes in unum volumen compinguntur.
Earth. Caranza. Dom. à Soto Card. Cajetan. France Torrensis •ac. Naclantus vide Biblioth. college Eman vbi Treatise by amnes in Unum volumen compinguntur.
Qui p•ura cupit de origine non residentiae c••sulat authorem hist. Conc. Trid. lib. 2. Bucer de vi & usu Sacr. Minist. Franc. Duaren. de benef. l. 5. c 7:
Qui p•ura Cupit de origine non residentiae c••sulat Authorem hist. Conc Triad lib. 2. Bucer de vi & usu Sacred Ministry. Franc. Duaren. de Beneficence. l. 5. c 7:
Nihil absurdius ne { que } mag• p•rnit• su in Ecclesa fue it (abassumpto C•ri•o) excogitatum & nunc vix enim a•ius a•usus qui magis vexat Eccles. Christi quàm iste de •luralitate Eccles. Caranz.
Nihil absurdius ne { que } mag• p•rnit• sum in Ecclesia fue it (abassumpto C•ri•o) excogitatum & nunc vix enim a•ius a•usus qui magis vexat Eccles. Christ quàm iste de •luralitate Eccles. Caranz.
Ibisid est, in die judic it) Petrus cum Iudea, bi Paulus conversum mundum post se ducens apparebit, &c. Ibi omnes dominicae gregu arietescum animarumlucris apparebunt, nos miseri, &c. qui pastores hic vocati sumus & ibi gregem non ducmus, Gregor. hom. 7. livan.
Ibisid est, in die Judaic it) Peter cum Iudea, by Paulus conversum Mundum post se ducens apparebit, etc. There omnes Dominicae gregum arietescum animarumlucris apparebunt, nos miseri, etc. qui Pastors hic vocati sumus & There gregem non ducmus, Gregory. hom. 7. livan.
