The sacred and soveraigne church-remedie: or, The primitive and apostolicall way of composing ecclesiasticall differences, and establishing the churches of Christ. Wherein the authority and utility of lawfull councels and synods is asserted and vindicated, and divers of the sad controversies of the times modestly debated; first preached in the parish church of great Yarmouth, and now published for a preservative against the poyson of anti-synodall suggestions, and a preparative to the receiving of what mercy God shall please to convey unto his Church in this kingdome, through the hands of the present reverend Assembly of Divines. / By John Brinsley.
And as they went thorow the Cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained by the Apostles and Elders which were at Hierusalem.
And as they went thorough the Cities, they Delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained by the Apostles and Elders which were At Jerusalem.
and setling and establishing the divided distracted Churches of Christ, viz. by delivering to them the Synodicall Decrees of a venerable Councell to keep.
and settling and establishing the divided distracted Churches of christ, viz. by delivering to them the Synodical Decrees of a venerable Council to keep.
And who were they that delivered these decrees? what decrees did they deliver? to whom did they deliver them? to what end did they deliver them? what was the successe and fruit of this delivery? Let these five serve for the parts of the Text;
And who were they that Delivered these decrees? what decrees did they deliver? to whom did they deliver them? to what end did they deliver them? what was the success and fruit of this delivery? Let these five serve for the parts of the Text;
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It shall be much against my will if in handling this subject I offer any violence to the Text, doe any in•urie to the truth, any dis-service to the Church, or yet give any just offence to any whose faces are Sion - wards.
It shall be much against my will if in handling this Subject I offer any violence to the Text, do any in•urie to the truth, any disservice to the Church, or yet give any just offence to any whose faces Are Sion - wards.
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Paul chose Silas and departed, &c. going through Syria and Cilicia (as the last words have it) confirming the Churches, confirming them in the faith by their Doctrine; withall having a speciall regard to their unity and Peace. This the Apostle every where shewes himselfe very studious of,
Paul chosen Silas and departed, etc. going through Syria and Cilicia (as the last words have it) confirming the Churches, confirming them in the faith by their Doctrine; withal having a special regard to their unity and Peace. This the Apostle every where shows himself very studious of,
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Now the Lord of peace himselfe give you pe•ce alwayes by all meanes, it is his farewell to his Thessalonians. In both meaning not onely (though principally) inward, but also outward peace, seriously exhorting to it, finally brethren be of one minde, live in peace, 2 Cor. 13. Be at peace among your selves, 1 Thes. 5. 13. Being ze•lous for their peace, he is as jealous of their divisions; receiving the intelligence of them not without great regreet and sorrow.
Now the Lord of peace himself give you pe•ce always by all means, it is his farewell to his Thessalonians. In both meaning not only (though principally) inward, but also outward peace, seriously exhorting to it, finally brothers be of one mind, live in peace, 2 Cor. 13. Be At peace among your selves, 1 Thebes 5. 13. Being ze•lous for their peace, he is as jealous of their divisions; receiving the intelligence of them not without great regreet and sorrow.
So much he intimates to his Corinthians, It hath beene declared to me of you, my brethren, that there are divisions among you, 1 Cor. 11. I, Church-divisions, when you come together in the Church, I heare there are divisions among you (NONLATINALPHABET, schismes.) This Paul taketh notice of, not without a sad resentment, which he expresseth by taxing and reproving them.
So much he intimates to his Corinthians, It hath been declared to me of you, my brothers, that there Are divisions among you, 1 Cor. 11. I, Church divisions, when you come together in the Church, I hear there Are divisions among you (, schisms.) This Paul Takes notice of, not without a sad resentment, which he Expresses by taxing and reproving them.
In this I praise you not (saith he in the verse foregoing) NONLATINALPHABET. There is a meiosis in the word; lesse said, more intended. I praise you not, i. e. I blame you, dispraise you.
In this I praise you not (Says he in the verse foregoing). There is a meiosis in the word; less said, more intended. I praise you not, i. e. I blame you, dispraise you.
Reproving them, he chargeth this upon them as an ill symptom, an argument and evidence of their carnality. Whereas there are amongst you envyings and strifes,
Reproving them, he charges this upon them as an ill Symptom, an argument and evidence of their carnality. Whereas there Are among you envyings and strifes,
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charging these divisions home upon them which gave way to them, he chargeth them more home upon those who were the Authors and fomenters of them, wishing them to be taken notice of and avoided, as men infamous and dangerous.
charging these divisions home upon them which gave Way to them, he charges them more home upon those who were the Authors and fomenters of them, wishing them to be taken notice of and avoided, as men infamous and dangerous.
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So truly zealous was this blessed Apostle of the Churches peace, and so jealous of their divisions, that he was willing and ready to doe any thing which lay in his power to procure the one and to heale the other.
So truly zealous was this blessed Apostle of the Churches peace, and so jealous of their divisions, that he was willing and ready to do any thing which lay in his power to procure the one and to heal the other.
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And upon the same ground it is, that here in the Text, passing thorow the Cities he delivered these decrees to the Churches, viz. that he might heale those breaches, and make up those rents which some differences in opinion had made amongst them.
And upon the same ground it is, that Here in the Text, passing thorough the Cities he Delivered these decrees to the Churches, viz. that he might heal those Breaches, and make up those rends which Some differences in opinion had made among them.
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Behold here an excellent patterne (as for all Christians in generall, so more specially) for the Ministers of the Gospell, teaching them to make this one part of their worke, to procure the Churches peace.
Behold Here an excellent pattern (as for all Christians in general, so more specially) for the Ministers of the Gospel, teaching them to make this one part of their work, to procure the Churches peace.
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As to maintaine truth, so peace. God hath put them together [ love the Truth and Peace ] let not any dare to put them asunder, especially the Ministers of the Gospell, who are Ministers,
As to maintain truth, so peace. God hath put them together [ love the Truth and Peace ] let not any Dare to put them asunder, especially the Ministers of the Gospel, who Are Ministers,
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taking heed of being any wayes accessary to the making or continuing of breaches, the breeding or feeding of divisions. A greater dis-service cannot be done to a besieged City,
taking heed of being any ways accessary to the making or Continuing of Breaches, the breeding or feeding of divisions. A greater disservice cannot be done to a besieged city,
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far be it from them to sowe the tares of divisions in this field, which where they take rooting, prove like ill weeds to good corn, hindring the growth of Religion, sucking out the very heart and life of Ordinances. Paul writing to his Corinthians, he chargeth this upon them, that they came together not for the better but for the w•rse, 2 Cor. 11. 17. publike Ordinances did them no good, they were never the better, rather worse for partaking in them.
Far be it from them to sow the tares of divisions in this field, which where they take rooting, prove like ill weeds to good corn, hindering the growth of Religion, sucking out the very heart and life of Ordinances. Paul writing to his Corinthians, he charges this upon them, that they Come together not for the better but for the w•rse, 2 Cor. 11. 17. public Ordinances did them no good, they were never the better, rather Worse for partaking in them.
And whence was this? the next verse yeelds this as one reason of it, For first of all when you come together in the Church, I heare there are divisions amongst you;
And whence was this? the next verse yields this as one reason of it, For First of all when you come together in the Church, I hear there Are divisions among you;
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whence is it that publike Ordinances are by many so sleighted, neglected, if not contemned? The Sacrament of the Lords Supper so little regarded? people can be well content to live without it, feele no want of it, care not whether they partake in it or no.
whence is it that public Ordinances Are by many so sleighted, neglected, if not contemned? The Sacrament of the lords Supper so little regarded? people can be well content to live without it, feel no want of it, care not whither they partake in it or no.
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The Word how powerfully soever dispensed in the ministery of it, yet it findes not that power, that welcome in the hearts of people which heretofore it hath done:
The Word how powerfully soever dispensed in the Ministry of it, yet it finds not that power, that welcome in the hearts of people which heretofore it hath done:
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certainly for this we are in a great measure beholding to the divisions of the times, which having bespoke and taken up the heads and hearts of people,
Certainly for this we Are in a great measure beholding to the divisions of the times, which having bespoke and taken up the Heads and hearts of people,
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and busying them with controversies and disputes (of some of which we may say ▪ as Paul doth, touching those fables and genealogies, which he forewarneth Timothy of, viz. that they minister questions rather then edifying) they have left little roome for matters of greater concernment.
and busying them with controversies and disputes (of Some of which we may say ▪ as Paul does, touching those fables and genealogies, which he forewarneth Timothy of, viz. that they minister questions rather then edifying) they have left little room for matters of greater concernment.
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Great cause then have we to be warie how wee have any hand in sowing any of these pernicious seeds: where the field is cleere, it must be our care to keepe it so,:
Great cause then have we to be wary how we have any hand in sowing any of these pernicious seeds: where the field is clear, it must be our care to keep it so,:
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if neede were, our owne lives, for the effecting of this cure: Readily imbracing all opportunities, wisely improving all advantages which God shall put into our hands,
if need were, our own lives, for the effecting of this cure: Readily embracing all opportunities, wisely improving all advantages which God shall put into our hands,
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so applying that remedie which providence had provided for the healing and composing those differences which were then broken in upon the Churches, to the disquieting of their peace, and endangering of their state. Here is a patterne for all of us of the Ministerie.
so applying that remedy which providence had provided for the healing and composing those differences which were then broken in upon the Churches, to the disquieting of their peace, and endangering of their state. Here is a pattern for all of us of the Ministry.
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We feele of them, and the whole Christian world rings of them. As it is in the naturall, so we find in this Politicall & Mysticall bodie. Anima sequitur temper amentum corporis.
We feel of them, and the Whole Christian world rings of them. As it is in the natural, so we find in this Political & Mystical body. Anima sequitur temper amentum corporis.
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and the Church the temper of the state. This Dyscrasi•, like a feverish distemper, it is to be felt more or lesse in every member of this bodie ▪ Touch where we will, we shall finde the Churches pulse beating very unequally.
and the Church the temper of the state. This Dyscrasi•, like a feverish distemper, it is to be felt more or less in every member of this body ▪ Touch where we will, we shall find the Churches pulse beating very unequally.
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We in this remote angle, this toe (as I may say) of the Kingdome, however (blessed be God) we are not sensible of such paroxismes, do not feele of it so much as some other parts do,
We in this remote angle, this toe (as I may say) of the Kingdom, however (blessed be God) we Are not sensible of such Paroxysms, do not feel of it so much as Some other parts do,
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Now in this case I cannot but look upon it as a dutie, in imitation of the Apostle here, to take everie opportunitie to contribute what I am able to the staying,
Now in this case I cannot but look upon it as a duty, in imitation of the Apostle Here, to take every opportunity to contribute what I am able to the staying,
This being the marke whereat I aime, and that with a single eye, let me now in the name and feare of God advance, passing to the second particular, wherein we meet with the plaister which this skilfull surgeon applieth to this sore; the remedy which this wise Physitian ministers to this maladie, viz. a receipt of Synodicall Decrees; so it followeth.
This being the mark whereat I aim, and that with a single eye, let me now in the name and Fear of God advance, passing to the second particular, wherein we meet with the plaster which this skilful surgeon Applieth to this soar; the remedy which this wise physician Ministers to this malady, viz. a receipt of Synodical Decrees; so it follows.
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say the Rhemists, Priests. So they render it in tho second verse of the Chapter foregoing, [ to the Apostles and Priests ] a word, say they, ecchoing and answering to the Originall both in sound and sense.
say the Rhemists, Priests. So they render it in though second verse of the Chapter foregoing, [ to the Apostles and Priests ] a word, say they, echoing and answering to the Original both in found and sense.
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But leaving them with their affected title, savouring too strong of Judaism; the word properly signifieth (as they themselves (with what reason I know not) in all other places where it is used in that fifteenth Chapter, as also here in the Text, render it) Auncients; a French word, which our English renders, Elders.
But leaving them with their affected title, savouring too strong of Judaism; the word properly signifies (as they themselves (with what reason I know not) in all other places where it is used in that fifteenth Chapter, as also Here in the Text, render it) Ancients; a French word, which our English renders, Elders.
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properly, improperly; either for Elders in age, or by office. Elders in age, Ancients; Rebuke not an Elder, saith the Apostle to Timothy, 1 Tim. 5. meaning an Elder in age,
properly, improperly; either for Elders in age, or by office. Elders in age, Ancients; Rebuke not an Elder, Says the Apostle to Timothy, 1 Tim. 5. meaning an Elder in age,
Thus in the book of Exodus we often read of the Elders of Israel, &c. and so in the fourth of the Acts we reade of an Assembly of Rulers and Elders, &c. i. e.
Thus in the book of Exodus we often read of the Elders of Israel, etc. and so in the fourth of the Acts we read of an Assembly of Rulers and Elders, etc. i. e.
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some Teaching and Governing, others onely Governing; grounding his distinction upon that knowne place in Timothy, 1 Tim. 5. 17. out of which he resolves the Question now propounded, who were these Elders which were joyned with the Apostles? why, either both these,
Some Teaching and Governing, Others only Governing; grounding his distinction upon that known place in Timothy, 1 Tim. 5. 17. out of which he resolves the Question now propounded, who were these Elders which were joined with the Apostles? why, either both these,
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or else onely the latter, viz. the governing Elders; considering (saith he) that Bishops (which were the preaching Elders) were supplyed by the Apostles.
or Else only the latter, viz. the governing Elders; considering (Says he) that Bishops (which were the preaching Elders) were supplied by the Apostles.
Certainly besides the Apostles here were other preaching Elders, Pastors, and Teachers, who must not be excluded out of this word Elders. F•r the former;
Certainly beside the Apostles Here were other preaching Elders, Pastors, and Teachers, who must not be excluded out of this word Elders. F•r the former;
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My purpose being to wave & decline (as much as may be) all collaterall controversies & disputes, which I do not meet with full in the Text. Let this be sufficient, Church-officers they were;
My purpose being to wave & decline (as much as may be) all collateral controversies & disputes, which I do not meet with full in the Text. Let this be sufficient, Church-officers they were;
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Ecclesiasticall Elders. Such were the Apostles themselves (though in an higher forme, having in their function something extraordinary) and such were the other Ministers of the Church, to whom was committed the charge of the flocke to feede and rule it.
Ecclesiastical Elders. Such were the Apostles themselves (though in an higher Form, having in their function something extraordinary) and such were the other Ministers of the Church, to whom was committed the charge of the flock to feed and Rule it.
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Both Elders: so Saint Peter calleth himself and them, both in one verse, 1 Pet. 5. 1. The Elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an Elder, &c. Feed the flocke of God, taking the oversight thereof.
Both Elders: so Saint Peter calls himself and them, both in one verse, 1 Pet. 5. 1. The Elders which Are among you I exhort, who am also an Elder, etc. Feed the flock of God, taking the oversight thereof.
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And who so fit to meet upon such an occasion as persons of that Quality? Who so fit to debate, determine, state, regulate Church-affairs, as Church-Officers, persons devoted,
And who so fit to meet upon such an occasion as Persons of that Quality? Who so fit to debate, determine, state, regulate Church affairs, as Church-Officers, Persons devoted,
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and set apart to the service of the Church? Such were the Members of this first Synod, (which without question was intended for a pattern to all succeeding Ages,
and Set apart to the service of the Church? Such were the Members of this First Synod, (which without question was intended for a pattern to all succeeding Ages,
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so all Expositours, till some few within the last fifty years have looked upon it ▪) Apostles and Elders; such Church-Officers as the times then afforded.
so all Expositors, till Some few within the last fifty Years have looked upon it ▪) Apostles and Elders; such Church-Officers as the times then afforded.
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And who so fit to deal in businesse of that nature, as persons of that Quality? Who so sit to consult, debate, determine Church-differences, and so to settle the affairs of the Church,
And who so fit to deal in business of that nature, as Persons of that Quality? Who so fit to consult, debate, determine Church differences, and so to settle the affairs of the Church,
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as Church-Officers? viz. The Elders which rule well, (as the Apostle speaks) specially they which labour in the Word and Doctrine? Those Texts alledged by the Rhemists in their Annotations upon the place last cited,
as Church-Officers? viz. The Elders which Rule well, (as the Apostle speaks) specially they which labour in the Word and Doctrine? Those Texts alleged by the Rhemists in their Annotations upon the place last cited,
Hard, and difficult Controversies were to be determined by the Priests, &c. Deut. 17. 8. If there arise a matter too hard for thee, &c. Thou shalt come to the Priests, the Levites: i. e. Priests of the Leviticall• stock.
Hard, and difficult Controversies were to be determined by the Priests, etc. Deuteronomy 17. 8. If there arise a matter too hard for thee, etc. Thou shalt come to the Priests, the Levites: i. e. Priests of the Leviticall• stock.
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Ask now the Priests concerning the Law, saying, &c. To the same purpose is that known place of the Prophet Malachie, Chap. 1 ▪ v. 7. The Priests lips shall preserve knowledge,
Ask now the Priests Concerning the Law, saying, etc. To the same purpose is that known place of the Prophet Malachi, Chap. 1 ▪ v. 7. The Priests lips shall preserve knowledge,
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They shall keep, and they shall seek; or as our Translation renders it, They should keep, they should seek. This is Gods Ordinance, that the Priests lips should be a Promptuarium, a Cellar, a Buttery, a Pantery, a Store-house of all kinde of learning and knowledge: What ever it is oftimes De Facto, De Jure thus it should be. And in that respect:
They shall keep, and they shall seek; or as our translation renders it, They should keep, they should seek. This is God's Ordinance, that the Priests lips should be a Promptuarium, a Cellar, a Buttery, a Pantery, a Storehouse of all kind of learning and knowledge: What ever it is Oftimes De Facto, De Jure thus it should be. And in that respect:
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First, They should be the most fit to be imployed in businesses of this nature, in Church-differences, Church-affairs; being such as do Doctrina & judicio pollere; (to use Calvins words) Excell and go beyond the ordinary sort of people in Divine learning, and solid Judgement:
First, They should be the most fit to be employed in businesses of this nature, in Church differences, Church affairs; being such as doe Doctrina & Judicio pollere; (to use Calvin's words) Excel and go beyond the ordinary sort of people in Divine learning, and solid Judgement:
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and that in respect of their Office. Upon this ground did the Church at Antioch here refer their differences to the Apostles and Elders. And upon this ground did they undertake the hearing and determining of them.
and that in respect of their Office. Upon this ground did the Church At Antioch Here refer their differences to the Apostles and Elders. And upon this ground did they undertake the hearing and determining of them.
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This they did, Non tantum ex Charitate, sedex Officio; not meerly out of Charity, but out of Duty; in as much as this properly appertained to their Office.
This they did, Non Tantum ex Charitate, sedex Officio; not merely out of Charity, but out of Duty; in as much as this properly appertained to their Office.
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or affairs, Judges, not chief, and principall, (for that is the Word it self,) but Ministeriall; Interpreters of the Law, declaring the minde and meaning of God in it;
or affairs, Judges, not chief, and principal, (for that is the Word it self,) but Ministerial; Interpreters of the Law, declaring the mind and meaning of God in it;
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to examine and decide the unhappy differences which disquiet, and indanger the State of it, and to regulate and order it in all things according to the Word.
to examine and decide the unhappy differences which disquiet, and endanger the State of it, and to regulate and order it in all things according to the Word.
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As for some circumstances, if there be not that formality in them which were to be desired, the present necessity must plead an excuse for that defect.
As for Some Circumstances, if there be not that formality in them which were to be desired, the present necessity must plead an excuse for that defect.
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But for the substance of it, it is no other then a Divine Ordinance, warranted and presidented by this first pattern, this first Synodicall Assembly of the Apostles and Elders at Hierusalem.
But for the substance of it, it is no other then a Divine Ordinance, warranted and presidented by this First pattern, this First Synodical Assembly of the Apostles and Elders At Jerusalem.
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Answ. To this I shall have occasion (God willing) to answer more fully in the sequell of the Text. For the present, onely know we, that though the Church hath no Apostles, nor Prophets, yet it hath Pastours and Teachers, such as do succeed the Apostles, though not in their Chaire, yet in their Doctrine, and ordinary Ministery; Elders, to whom God hath committed the chief care and oversight of the Church to feed and govern it.
Answer To this I shall have occasion (God willing) to answer more Fully in the sequel of the Text. For the present, only know we, that though the Church hath no Apostles, nor prophets, yet it hath Pastors and Teachers, such as do succeed the Apostles, though not in their Chair, yet in their Doctrine, and ordinary Ministry; Elders, to whom God hath committed the chief care and oversight of the Church to feed and govern it.
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Besides, as for the Apostles, how ever they were Members, and chief Members of this Councell, yet are we not to look upon them as sitting there in the capacitie of Apostles, as men immediatly inspired; but as assembling together with the rest of the Elders to debate,
Beside, as for the Apostles, how ever they were Members, and chief Members of this Council, yet Are we not to look upon them as sitting there in the capacity of Apostles, as men immediately inspired; but as assembling together with the rest of the Elders to debate,
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but of others. For this the 2. vers. of the 15. Chap. seemeth to expresse; where it is said, That the Church at Antioch determined to send Paul and Barnabas,
but of Others. For this the 2. vers. of the 15. Chap. seems to express; where it is said, That the Church At Antioch determined to send Paul and Barnabas,
Ans. But who were these others? Aretius, not without good probability, conceiveth them to be some of the opposite party, whom they sent together with the Apostles, that they might have a fair hearing and proceeding.
Ans. But who were these Others? Aretius, not without good probability, conceiveth them to be Some of the opposite party, whom they sent together with the Apostles, that they might have a fair hearing and proceeding.
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When Paul and Barnabas (saith the Text) had had no small dissention [ with them, ] (viz. those false teachers,) the Church determined that Paul and Barnabas,
When Paul and Barnabas (Says the Text) had had no small dissension [ with them, ] (viz. those false Teachers,) the Church determined that Paul and Barnabas,
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to whom else speaketh the Apostle Saint Peter in the tenth verse of that Chapter, Now therefore why tempt ye God, & c? And these (as I take it) were those NONLATINALPHABET, those some others there spoken of.
to whom Else speaks the Apostle Saint Peter in the tenth verse of that Chapter, Now Therefore why tempt you God, & c? And these (as I take it) were those, those Some Others there spoken of.
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Messengers of the Church, as the Apostle phraseth it, speaking of some (whether Barnabas or Silas, or Luke, it is variously and uncertainly conjectured) who were imployed from the Church of Hierusalem to the Church at Corinth, he calleth them NONLATINALPHABET, Apostles, Ambassadours, Messengers of the Churches.
Messengers of the Church, as the Apostle Phraseth it, speaking of Some (whither Barnabas or Silas, or Lycia, it is variously and uncertainly conjectured) who were employed from the Church of Jerusalem to the Church At Corinth, he calls them, Apostles, ambassadors, Messengers of the Churches.
Answ. For answer to this, what is there meant by the Church, is uncertaine, whether the whole multitude of believers belonging to the Church at Hierusalem, or only the Officers of the Church,
Answer For answer to this, what is there meant by the Church, is uncertain, whither the Whole multitude of believers belonging to the Church At Jerusalem, or only the Officers of the Church,
▪ 2. But secondly suppose such a possibility, yet what authority had the Church of Jerusalem to send such binding decrees to any other Churches? Par in parem non habet potestatem;
▪ 2. But secondly suppose such a possibility, yet what Authority had the Church of Jerusalem to send such binding decrees to any other Churches? Par in Parem non habet potestatem;
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The Church at Hierusalem had no more power over the Church at Antioch, then the Church at Antioch had over the Church at Hierusalem. And therefore it is probably concluded, that by the Church there must rather be meant that Synodicall Assembly, (a representative Church) then the whole multitude ofbelievers.
The Church At Jerusalem had no more power over the Church At Antioch, then the Church At Antioch had over the Church At Jerusalem. And Therefore it is probably concluded, that by the Church there must rather be meant that Synodical Assembly, (a representative Church) then the Whole multitude ofbelievers.
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though not the whole Church, yet a good part of it, so the word [ Church ] is used Synecdochically in vers. 3. of that chap. where it is said, that Paul and Barnabas were brought on their way by the Church.
though not the Whole Church, yet a good part of it, so the word [ Church ] is used Synecdochically in vers. 3. of that chap. where it is said, that Paul and Barnabas were brought on their Way by the Church.
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Secondly, suppose some of them were there present, which for my owne part (I confesse) I am not unwilling to grant, the word NONLATINALPHABET, multitude, seeming to me to import so much, by comparing it with Act. 2. 6. where the same word is used, NONLATINALPHABET, The multitude came togeth•r, &c. (In which sense also I acknowledge the word Church in the place forenamed seemeth most genuinely to be understood,
Secondly, suppose Some of them were there present, which for my own part (I confess) I am not unwilling to grant, the word, multitude, seeming to me to import so much, by comparing it with Act. 2. 6. where the same word is used,, The multitude Come togeth•r, etc. (In which sense also I acknowledge the word Church in the place forenamed seems most genuinely to be understood,
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as appeareth by comparing it with vers. 4. of the chap. where the Church is distinguished from the Apostles & Elders.) Yet was it only de facto, not de jure; by permission, not commission; they were not called thither,
as appears by comparing it with vers. 4. of the chap. where the Church is distinguished from the Apostles & Elders.) Yet was it only de facto, not de jure; by permission, not commission; they were not called thither,
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their presence there was only accidentall, by reason of their vicinity and nearnesse, dwelling in the City where the Synod did sit, otherwise the Church at Antioch, and some other of the Churches had as much both right and reason to have been there, as they;
their presence there was only accidental, by reason of their vicinity and nearness, Dwelling in the city where the Synod did fit, otherwise the Church At Antioch, and Some other of the Churches had as much both right and reason to have been there, as they;
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Thirdly, admitting them to be there present, as spectators and hearers, yet can it not be proved that they were admitted any wayes to joine in the debate or discussion of the matters in controversie, the sixth vers. of the chap. appropriates this to the Apostles and Elders.
Thirdly, admitting them to be there present, as spectators and hearers, yet can it not be proved that they were admitted any ways to join in the debate or discussion of the matters in controversy, the sixth vers. of the chap. appropriates this to the Apostles and Elders.
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Fourthly, However (in the fourth place) they had no power of voting or determining, that was peculiar to the Apostles and Elders: so you have it in the Text, which tells us, that the Decrees which were here delivered, were 〈 ◊ 〉 ordained by the Apostles and Elders, not by the multitude, not by the whole Church.
Fourthly, However (in the fourth place) they had no power of voting or determining, that was peculiar to the Apostles and Elders: so you have it in the Text, which tells us, that the Decrees which were Here Delivered, were 〈 ◊ 〉 ordained by the Apostles and Elders, not by the multitude, not by the Whole Church.
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But why then are the Synodicall Letters written in their name, if they had no voice in making the Decrees? so the tenor of them runs, The Apostles, and Elders,
But why then Are the Synodical Letters written in their name, if they had no voice in making the Decrees? so the tenor of them runs, The Apostles, and Elders,
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First, who or what these Brethren were is uncertaine, the vulgar Latine, (which all the Romish Interpreters follow) by taking away the copula, makes them all one with the Elders; The Apostles, and Elders, Brethren:
First, who or what these Brothers were is uncertain, the Vulgar Latin, (which all the Romish Interpreters follow) by taking away the copula, makes them all one with the Elders; The Apostles, and Elders, Brothers:
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but that may not be allowed, the originall making them distinct, NONLATINALPHABET and Brethren, passing by that, by the words immediately foregoing it should seem that Judas called Barsabas, and Sylas were two of these Brethren, so they are there called, chief men (NONLATINALPHABET prime, leading men) among the Brethren.
but that may not be allowed, the original making them distinct, and Brothers, passing by that, by the words immediately foregoing it should seem that Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas were two of these Brothers, so they Are there called, chief men (prime, leading men) among the Brothers.
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Now what they were you may learne from the 32. vers. of the chap. viz. Prophets, (Judas and Silas being Prophets) First, Doctores Ecclesiae, Teachers of the Church, (of which sort they had then many,
Now what they were you may Learn from the 32. vers. of the chap. viz. prophets, (Judas and Silas being prophets) First, Doctors Ecclesiae, Teachers of the Church, (of which sort they had then many,
2. But (secondly) suppose it, that by Brethren there we are to understand persons out of office, yet can it not be concluded thence, that they had their votes in this Ass•mbly:
2. But (secondly) suppose it, that by Brothers there we Are to understand Persons out of office, yet can it not be concluded thence, that they had their votes in this Ass•mbly:
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onely, (as Calvin conjectures with good probability) they assenting and subscribing to what the Councell had done, the Apostles and Elders make use of their concurrence, in commending the result of their consultations to the rest of the Churches.
only, (as calvin Conjectures with good probability) they assenting and subscribing to what the Council had done, the Apostles and Elders make use of their concurrence, in commending the result of their Consultations to the rest of the Churches.
Certainly, more then this cannot be made of it, for otherwise what power had the Brethren, (suppose the whole Church of Jerusalem) to make Decrees for,
Certainly, more then this cannot be made of it, for otherwise what power had the Brothers, (suppose the Whole Church of Jerusalem) to make Decrees for,
A. To this 〈 ◊ 〉 is answered by the present reverend & learned professour at St. And•ewe•, that St. P•ul in some of his Epistles joyneth others with himself in the Inscriptions or Salutations: as for instance, the first Epistle to the Corinthians runs in Pauls name ▪ and S••thene ▪ s; Paul called to be an Apostle, &c. and So•thenes our •••ther.
A. To this 〈 ◊ 〉 is answered by the present reverend & learned professor At Saint And•ewe•, that Saint P•ul in Some of his Epistles Joineth Others with himself in the Inscriptions or Salutations: as for instance, the First Epistle to the Corinthians runs in Paul's name ▪ and S••thene ▪ s; Paul called to be an Apostle, etc. and So•thenes our •••ther.
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but only their names joyned with his, as being approvers of the doctrines and exhortations there delivered, that thereby the more respect might be procured thereunto.
but only their names joined with his, as being approvers of the doctrines and exhortations there Delivered, that thereby the more respect might be procured thereunto.
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The Apostles, and Elders, and Brethren, (saith he) go jointly in the decrees at Jerusalem, that by universall consent Gods people night be more swayed to obedience:
The Apostles, and Elders, and Brothers, (Says he) go jointly in the decrees At Jerusalem, that by universal consent God's people night be more swayed to Obedience:
for all to meet together in a Provinciall, much more in a Nationall, much more in an Oecumenicall and generall Councell or Synod, is a thing altogether impossible:
for all to meet together in a Provincial, much more in a National, much more in an Ecumenical and general Council or Synod, is a thing altogether impossible:
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I shall not need to tell you how it is in our Parliamentary Assemblies; the things there handled, they are of generall and universall concernment, property and liberty, &c. not the meanest person but is interested ▪ in them,
I shall not need to tell you how it is in our Parliamentary Assemblies; the things there handled, they Are of general and universal concernment, property and liberty, etc. not the Meanest person but is interested ▪ in them,
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1. In convening, that the Churches may meet in this way by his authority, under his wing, by his allowance, under his protection; thus were the ancient generall Councells called by the authority of the Supream Magistrate, the Christian Emperours; some of them graced and honoured with their personall presence and subscriptions: and thus in topicall Councells, (as they call them) particular, Classicall, Provinciall, Nationall Synods, (where it may be had) the concurrence of the Christian Magistrate is still to be looked at and desired:
1. In convening, that the Churches may meet in this Way by his Authority, under his wing, by his allowance, under his protection; thus were the ancient general Counsels called by the Authority of the Supreme Magistrate, the Christian emperors; Some of them graced and honoured with their personal presence and Subscriptions: and thus in topical Counsels, (as they call them) particular, Classical, Provincial, National Synods, (where it may be had) the concurrence of the Christian Magistrate is still to be looked At and desired:
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who being by God appointed to be Custos & vindex u•riusque tabulae, the keeper and protector of both Tables, and a father ▪ (as to the State, so) to the Church, (Kings shall be thy nursing fathers,) ought consequently, virtute officij, to comply with all waies and means which may procure the peace and welfare of the one, as of the other.
who being by God appointed to be Custos & vindex u•riusque tabulae, the keeper and protector of both Tables, and a father ▪ (as to the State, so) to the Church, (Kings shall be thy nursing Father's,) ought consequently, virtute officij, to comply with all ways and means which may procure the peace and welfare of the one, as of the other.
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2. As in convening, so in confirming; this did those Christian Emperours to those generall Councells, and this honour we willingly give to the Civill Magistrate, that he should be under Christ (whose Vice-gerent he is) the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and ending, the first and the last, in these Ecclesiasticall meetings:
2. As in convening, so in confirming; this did those Christian emperors to those general Counsels, and this honour we willingly give to the Civil Magistrate, that he should be under christ (whose Vicegerent he is) the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and ending, the First and the last, in these Ecclesiastical meetings:
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that so the greater obligation may be layd upon all sorts of persons for the observing of those decrees which are so ordained, herein also the Magistrats concurrence is to be desired, in asmuch as he is by vert•e of his office, the Minister of God unto his people for good, and that not only their naturall good, to preserve their lives; or their civill good, to maintaine their estates and liberties; or morall good, to restrain them from vice, and incourage them to vertue; but also their Ecclesiasticall and spirituall good, to maintaine their Religion, the true worship and service of the true God.
that so the greater obligation may be laid upon all sorts of Persons for the observing of those decrees which Are so ordained, herein also the Magistrates concurrence is to be desired, in as as he is by vert•e of his office, the Minister of God unto his people for good, and that not only their natural good, to preserve their lives; or their civil good, to maintain their estates and Liberties; or moral good, to restrain them from vice, and encourage them to virtue; but also their Ecclesiastical and spiritual good, to maintain their Religion, the true worship and service of the true God.
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All these (for my own part) I am not unwilling to grant, and methinks (if my eyes deceive me not) I see them all layd forth before me in this pattern which I have now in hand ▪ this first Councell at Hierusalem. Where
All these (for my own part) I am not unwilling to grant, and methinks (if my eyes deceive me not) I see them all laid forth before me in this pattern which I have now in hand ▪ this First Council At Jerusalem. Where
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First, Paul and Barnabas ▪ and whoever were sent with them, were sent by the Ch••ch, [ They ] determined that Paul and Barnabas &c. should go up to Hier•salem ▪ 〈 … 〉 viz. the Church, as the next Vers. xplaines.
First, Paul and Barnabas ▪ and whoever were sent with them, were sent by the Ch••ch, [ They ] determined that Paul and Barnabas etc. should go up to Hier•salem ▪ 〈 … 〉 viz. the Church, as the next Vers. xplaines.
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Secondly, sending the persons, they send their cause with them, Corpus cum causa, they determined they should go up about this question ▪ Vers. 2. viz. touching Circumcision, whether necessary or no.
Secondly, sending the Persons, they send their cause with them, Corpus cum causa, they determined they should go up about this question ▪ Vers. 2. viz. touching Circumcision, whither necessary or no.
and made use of to procure the more respect to the decrees of the Councell, with the rest of the Churches, Vers. 22, 23. In all these we find a popular concurrence and influence with and upon this Councell: but now what was beyond this;
and made use of to procure the more respect to the decrees of the Council, with the rest of the Churches, Vers. 22, 23. In all these we find a popular concurrence and influence with and upon this Council: but now what was beyond this;
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as the defining and determining of the differences, and ord•ring of decrees ▪ that was the Apostles and Elders; so you have it expressed in the Text, They delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the Apostles and Elders.
as the defining and determining of the differences, and ord•ring of decrees ▪ that was the Apostles and Elders; so you have it expressed in the Text, They Delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the Apostles and Elders.
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And thus you see who were the proper members of this first Councell or Synod, which I have insisted a little the longer upon, (as to lay a good foundation for such superstructures as shall afterward be built upon it,
And thus you see who were the proper members of this First Council or Synod, which I have insisted a little the longer upon, (as to lay a good Foundation for such superstructures as shall afterwards be built upon it,
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but upon all Church ▪ Assemblies of like nature, viz. because they consist chiefly and mostly of Ecclesi•sticall persons, Divines, (as they scornfully tearm them) Pastors and Teachers, such Church officers,
but upon all Church ▪ Assemblies of like nature, viz. Because they consist chiefly and mostly of Ecclesi•sticall Persons, Divines, (as they scornfully term them) Pastors and Teachers, such Church Officers,
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as the present state of the Church affords ▪ herein what new thing do they see? what more then is to be seen in this first Councell, where the members of the Counsell were Apostles and Elders?
as the present state of the Church affords ▪ herein what new thing do they see? what more then is to be seen in this First Council, where the members of the Counsel were Apostles and Elders?
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from whence it may be rightly concluded against ▪ that Antichristian usurpation of the Pope, who takes upon him to make binding decrees for the Churches, alone.
from whence it may be rightly concluded against ▪ that Antichristian usurpation of the Pope, who Takes upon him to make binding decrees for the Churches, alone.
and here delivered by P•••l to the Churches? For answer, will you know the particulars? uead the 20. or 29. Vers. of the Chapter foregoing, there you shall find a summary of them, viz. that they should abstaine from meat offered to Jdols, from •lood, from things strangled, and from fornication;
and Here Delivered by P•••l to the Churches? For answer, will you know the particulars? uead the 20. or 29. Vers. of the Chapter foregoing, there you shall find a summary of them, viz. that they should abstain from meat offered to Idols, from •lood, from things strangled, and from fornication;
The three former of them things in their own nature indifferent: The latter (fornic•tion) esteemed little more (as it seemeth) in those times, (at least) amongst some of the Gentiles; who account it,
The three former of them things in their own nature indifferent: The latter (fornic•tion) esteemed little more (as it seems) in those times, (At least) among Some of the Gentiles; who account it,
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these the Councell by a joint consent interdicts and prohibits and these prohibitions the Evangelist here calleth by the name of Decrees, NONLATINALPHABET
these the Council by a joint consent interdicts and prohibits and these prohibitions the Evangelist Here calls by the name of Decrees,
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Edi•ta, D•••eta, the same word we find used in the second of Luk. Vers. 1. There •e•t out a decree from Caesar Augustus, NONLATINALPHABET And so againe, in 17. Act. Vers. 7. where Jason and the rest of the brethren are accused that they did contrary to the Decrees of Caesar, NONLATINALPHABET.
Edi•ta, D•••eta, the same word we find used in the second of Luk. Vers. 1. There •e•t out a Decree from Caesar Augustus, And so again, in 17. Act. Vers. 7. where Jason and the rest of the brothers Are accused that they did contrary to the Decrees of Caesar,.
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Thus were the •ivill decrees of Princes and States then called, and by the same name the Evanglist here calleth the Eccle••ssticall de•erminations of this Synodicall Assembly, NONLATINALPHABET Decrees.
Thus were the •ivill decrees of Princes and States then called, and by the same name the Evangelist Here calls the Eccle••ssticall de•erminations of this Synodical Assembly, Decrees.
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Observ. 〈 ◊ 〉 Where (to passe over things as briefly as I may) take we noticer (in the first place) of the misconception and mistaking of some, who look upon this first Councell, only as a pattern of one Sister Church giving advice and counsell to another;
Observation 〈 ◊ 〉 Where (to pass over things as briefly as I may) take we noticer (in the First place) of the misconception and mistaking of Some, who look upon this First Council, only as a pattern of one Sister Church giving Advice and counsel to Another;
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where the Evangelist speaking of the results of their consultations, calleth them not Counsells, not br•••erly advices, but NONLATINALPHABET, Decrees: Decrees are more then Counsells, and surely such were the determinations of this first Syn d, more then bare counsells; here were constitutions and decrees, NONLATINALPHABET Decrees which were ordained, ] and these decrees they are imposed upon the Churches, not only propo•••ded and commended to them ▪ but imposed upon them:
where the Evangelist speaking of the results of their Consultations, calls them not Counsels, not br•••erly advices, but, Decrees: Decrees Are more then Counsels, and surely such were the determinations of this First Sin worser, more then bore Counsels; Here were constitutions and decrees, Decrees which were ordained, ] and these decrees they Are imposed upon the Churches, not only propo•••ded and commended to them ▪ but imposed upon them:
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and to us ▪ to lay (NONLATINALPHABET, to impose) no greater burdens, &c. ] certainly here was more then the advice of a sister ch••ch: what had a sister church to do to make decrees, and impose injunctions upon a sister church? the church at 〈 ◊ 〉 upon the Church at Antioch, being in respect of any a•t•oritative power every way ••uall to h•• self? To •et that passe,
and to us ▪ to lay (, to impose) no greater burdens, etc. ] Certainly Here was more then the Advice of a sister ch••ch: what had a sister Church to do to make decrees, and impose injunctions upon a sister Church? the Church At 〈 ◊ 〉 upon the Church At Antioch, being in respect of any a•t•oritative power every Way ••uall to h•• self? To •et that pass,
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See here what power a lawfull Councell or Synod being by lawfull authority in the Name of Christ convened and met together, have in matters of Ecclesiasticall concernment, viz. A power not onely to consult, and debate, and advise; but to determine Ecclesiasticall differences,
See Here what power a lawful Council or Synod being by lawful Authority in the Name of christ convened and met together, have in matters of Ecclesiastical concernment, viz. A power not only to consult, and debate, and Advice; but to determine Ecclesiastical differences,
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And why not? why, they were extraordinary persons, endued with an extraordinary and inf••lible Spirit, by which they were guided and directed in the whole procedure of this businesse.
And why not? why, they were extraordinary Persons, endued with an extraordinary and inf••lible Spirit, by which they were guided and directed in the Whole procedure of this business.
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They were Apostles, having an Apostolicall authoritie, and so might ordaine Decrees, and make Laws for the Churches, which for any others after them to attempt were no lesse then high and unwar•antable presumption.
They were Apostles, having an Apostolical Authority, and so might ordain Decrees, and make Laws for the Churches, which for any Others After them to attempt were no less then high and unwar•antable presumption.
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Answ. Here is the maine and principall evasion whereby all the Arguments taken from this first patterne of Synodicall Assemblies are supposed to be eluded and made void.
Answer Here is the main and principal evasion whereby all the Arguments taken from this First pattern of Synodical Assemblies Are supposed to be eluded and made void.
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and in penning of sacred Scriptures were assisted and directed by an immediate Spirit, yet in this businesse they did not proceed by vertue of any Apostolicall authority,
and in penning of sacred Scriptures were assisted and directed by an immediate Spirit, yet in this business they did not proceed by virtue of any Apostolical Authority,
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For first, wherefore else should Paul have made this •ourney from A••ioch to Hier••s••em? Paul as an Apostle, he was able to have decided and st•ted all these controversies alone as well as all the Apostles with him;
For First, Wherefore Else should Paul have made this •ourney from A••ioch to Hier••s••em? Paul as an Apostle, he was able to have decided and st•ted all these controversies alone as well as all the Apostles with him;
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This course we see he had before declined in a matter of far greater consequence then this, viz. upon his first receiving of the Gospell, having received it by divine revelation, and immediate inspiration, he did not addresse himself to the Apostles, or any other for the instructing and confirming of him in that doctrine.
This course we see he had before declined in a matter of Far greater consequence then this, viz. upon his First receiving of the Gospel, having received it by divine Revelation, and immediate inspiration, he did not address himself to the Apostles, or any other for the instructing and confirming of him in that Doctrine.
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NONLATINALPHABET, in conference (s•ith he) they added nothing unto me, v. 6. Certainly then had Paul stood upon his Apostolicall spirit, as he needed not;
, in conference (s•ith he) they added nothing unto me, v. 6. Certainly then had Paul stood upon his Apostolical Spirit, as he needed not;
so he would not have gone up to Hierusalem to hold a conference with other Ap•stles about this businesse, being of far lesser concernment then the maine do•trine of the Cospell.
so he would not have gone up to Jerusalem to hold a conference with other Ap•stles about this business, being of Far lesser concernment then the main do•trine of the Gospel.
2. Suppose he did •ondescend beneath himself for the satisfaction of the weak brethren, and for the stopping of the mouthes of opposites, to hold a conference with the Apostles about this busines,
2. Suppose he did •ondescend beneath himself for the satisfaction of the weak brothers, and for the stopping of the mouths of opposites, to hold a conference with the Apostles about this business,
yet why should the Elders be joyned unto them? That they we•e joyned with them in the whole procedure of this businesse, both in the consultation and determination, is most apparent from the sixth verse of the Chapter foregoing,
yet why should the Elders be joined unto them? That they we•e joined with them in the Whole procedure of this business, both in the consultation and determination, is most apparent from the sixth verse of the Chapter foregoing,
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as men immediatly inspired, what need had they to have made use of their concurrence? Or what could the Elders any wayes contribute to them? If the Apostle• themselves could in conference adde nothing unto Paul, much lesse could the Elders adde any thing to the Apostles.
as men immediately inspired, what need had they to have made use of their concurrence? Or what could the Elders any ways contribute to them? If the Apostle• themselves could in conference add nothing unto Paul, much less could the Elders add any thing to the Apostles.
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3. But (thirdly) Suppose that as Paul required the concurrence of the other Apostles, so the Apostles required the concurrence of other Elders still for the more sul• satisfaction of all parties;
3. But (Thirdly) Suppose that as Paul required the concurrence of the other Apostles, so the Apostles required the concurrence of other Elders still for the more sul• satisfaction of all parties;
yet 〈 … 〉 they proceed after tha• manner, by way of discussion, and disputation? That this was their way, the seventh verse of the foregoing Chapter maketh it cleare.
yet 〈 … 〉 they proceed After tha• manner, by Way of discussion, and disputation? That this was their Way, the seventh verse of the foregoing Chapter makes it clear.
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] Here was not onely NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET, ••lta disceptatio, a great and earnest disputation. The points propounded were controverted and agitated pre and con, on both sides, to blot out the truth.
] Here was not only, but, ••lta Dispute, a great and earnest disputation. The points propounded were controverted and agitated pre and con, on both sides, to blot out the truth.
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Now what needed this, had the Apostles been immediately inspired? Immediate inspirations are like the sun-beams, which are not brought unto the eye by any such crooked and winding rayes as they are sometimes painted, but by direct lines.
Now what needed this, had the Apostles been immediately inspired? Immediate inspirations Are like the sunbeams, which Are not brought unto the eye by any such crooked and winding rays as they Are sometime painted, but by Direct lines.
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The word of the Lord came unto the Prophets, and so it came unto the Apostles ▪ who being immediately inspired, spake as they were moved (NONLATINALPHABET, carried on) by the holy Ghost, and that without any such consultations with themselves, or others.
The word of the Lord Come unto the prophets, and so it Come unto the Apostles ▪ who being immediately inspired, spoke as they were moved (, carried on) by the holy Ghost, and that without any such Consultations with themselves, or Others.
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Put these three together, we shall need no other evidence to cleare this truth, that the Apostles in this Councell did not sit and act in the capacitie of Apostles as extraordinary Ministers of the Church,
Put these three together, we shall need no other evidence to clear this truth, that the Apostles in this Council did not fit and act in the capacity of Apostles as extraordinary Ministers of the Church,
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Object. No (you may say?) why, their words seeme to make it plaine, expresly averring so much, that what herein they concluded and agreeed upon, it was by the direction and instigation of the Spirit.
Object. No (you may say?) why, their words seem to make it plain, expressly averring so much, that what herein they concluded and agreed upon, it was by the direction and instigation of the Spirit.
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Papists generally contend for the latter, supposing it to make something for the infallibity of their Councells, which they look upon as directed by the same unerring Spirit.
Papists generally contend for the latter, supposing it to make something for the infallibility of their Counsels, which they look upon as directed by the same unerring Spirit.
But this (whoever be the Patrons of it) our reverend and learned Cartwright in his answer to the Rhemists (who were of the same opinion) censureth for a fond im•gination. It seemeth (saith he to them) that ye understand not what is meant by those words of the Councell.
But this (whoever be the Patrons of it) our reverend and learned Cartwright in his answer to the Rhemists (who were of the same opinion) censureth for a found im•gination. It seems (Says he to them) that you understand not what is meant by those words of the Council.
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And this hee maketh good by an argument (which as yet hath not, neither doe I thinke ever will be soundly and satisfactorily answered) taken from the words themselves, which say as much of the Elders as of the Apostles, It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us.
And this he makes good by an argument (which as yet hath not, neither do I think ever will be soundly and satisfactorily answered) taken from the words themselves, which say as much of the Elders as of the Apostles, It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us.
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What then? Why, an ordinary Synodicall spirit (as the learned professour of Scotland calleth it;) even the same spirit which is promised to all the faithfull Ministers of the Church to the end of the world;
What then? Why, an ordinary Synodical Spirit (as the learned professor of Scotland calls it;) even the same Spirit which is promised to all the faithful Ministers of the Church to the end of the world;
yet) primarily and properly is to be understood of such Ecclesiasticall meetings of Church-Officers assembled together to consult about the affaires of the Church ▪ Christ promiseth to be in the midst amongst them, both assisting and ratifying. Thus was he present with this first Councell ▪ And thus is he at this day present with all Assemblies of like nature, meeting and proceeding after the same manner that they did.
yet) primarily and properly is to be understood of such Ecclesiastical meetings of Church-Officers assembled together to consult about the affairs of the Church ▪ christ promises to be in the midst among them, both assisting and ratifying. Thus was he present with this First Council ▪ And thus is he At this day present with all Assemblies of like nature, meeting and proceeding After the same manner that they did.
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] Letting that passe which cannot be made good, unlesse it be understood of that holy Ghost which the story tells us was carryed from Rome to Trent in a Clo•••og. For my own part, I shall return to this Objection, or Question, this three-fold Answer.
] Letting that pass which cannot be made good, unless it be understood of that holy Ghost which the story tells us was carried from Room to Trent in a Clo•••og. For my own part, I shall return to this Objection, or Question, this threefold Answer.
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The ancient Father Cyprian, with some other of the Fathers of an African Councell, making report unto Cornelius then Bishop of Rome what the Councell had agreed upon, they use these words, Placuit nobis, sancto Spiritu suggerente.
The ancient Father Cyprian, with Some other of the Father's of an African Council, making report unto Cornelius then Bishop of Room what the Council had agreed upon, they use these words, Placuit nobis, sancto Spiritu suggerente.
Decreeing nothing but what they may be able to say of, as the Apostles and Elders doe here of their determinations, I• seemeth good to the Holy Ghost and to us;
Decreeing nothing but what they may be able to say of, as the Apostles and Elders do Here of their determinations, I• seems good to the Holy Ghost and to us;
to him our Master, to us his Schollers. Herein this first should be a pattern to all succeeding Councels and Synods, shewing them, not what de jure they may doe, but what de debito they should doe, viz. so to proceed,
to him our Master, to us his Scholars. Herein this First should be a pattern to all succeeding Counsels and Synods, showing them, not what de jure they may do, but what de Debito they should do, viz. so to proceed,
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3. De Licito; this they with holy reverence may say, when they proceed as the Apostles and Elders here did, viz. by the Direction of the Word. So did the Apostles themselves here proceed, grounding and bottoming their Decrees upon Scripture, seconded with some evidences from Heaven.
3. De Licito; this they with holy Reverence may say, when they proceed as the Apostles and Elders Here did, viz. by the Direction of the Word. So did the Apostles themselves Here proceed, grounding and bottoming their Decrees upon Scripture, seconded with Some evidences from Heaven.
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Cyprian with the Fathers of Africa (saith our judiciall Fulk) did declare unto Cornelius Bishop of Rome upon what authority of Scriptures their determination was grounded, &c. And hereupon it was (saith our Reverend Cartwright) that the Apostles said, that it pleased the Holy Ghost, viz. the Holy Ghost speaking in the Scriptures:
Cyprian with the Father's of Africa (Says our judicial Fulk) did declare unto Cornelius Bishop of Rome upon what Authority of Scriptures their determination was grounded, etc. And hereupon it was (Says our Reverend Cartwright) that the Apostles said, that it pleased the Holy Ghost, viz. the Holy Ghost speaking in the Scriptures:
And the Holy Ghost sometimes put for the Scripture ▪ Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if you will heare his voyce, &c. saith the Apostle citing that of the Psalme, which was endited by the Holy Ghost.
And the Holy Ghost sometime put for the Scripture ▪ Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost Says, To day if you will hear his voice, etc. Says the Apostle citing that of the Psalm, which was endited by the Holy Ghost.
So the Greek Scholiast (cited by M. Cartwright) expounds the place ▪ Now then, what ever lawfull Councell or Synod met together in the Name of Christ shall proceed after the same manner,
So the Greek Scholiast (cited by M. Cartwright) expounds the place ▪ Now then, what ever lawful Council or Synod met together in the Name of christ shall proceed After the same manner,
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as the Apostles here did ▪ making the Word their rule and direction, grounding their determinations and decrees thereupon, either upon the expresse letter of it,
as the Apostles Here did ▪ making the Word their Rule and direction, grounding their determinations and decrees thereupon, either upon the express Letter of it,
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or upon just and necessary consequences, and inferences drawn from it, however they may for reverence sake to that first Councell (which in some respects) is not to be patterned by any succeeding Synod, viz. in respect of the persons of the Apostles there present, men of an extraordinary function,
or upon just and necessary consequences, and inferences drawn from it, however they may for Reverence sake to that First Council (which in Some respects) is not to be patterned by any succeeding Synod, viz. in respect of the Persons of the Apostles there present, men of an extraordinary function,
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and assisted at this time (no question) though not with an immediate, yet with a more then ordinary measure of an ordinary spirit, proportionable to that highest place, which they then occupied in the Church and in that Councell (decline the forme of words by them used, (as Mr. Cartwright observes, that the African Councell upon that ground (as he conceives) did) yet without either Blasphemy or Presumption, it is conceived that they may to the same effect say of their decrees, that they are the minde of the Holy Ghost, as well as their minde;
and assisted At this time (no question) though not with an immediate, yet with a more then ordinary measure of an ordinary Spirit, proportionable to that highest place, which they then occupied in the Church and in that Council (decline the Form of words by them used, (as Mr. Cartwright observes, that the African Council upon that ground (as he conceives) did) yet without either Blasphemy or Presumption, it is conceived that they may to the same Effect say of their decrees, that they Are the mind of the Holy Ghost, as well as their mind;
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And thus I have (as I hope) sufficiently cl•ered this scruple, as also answered this objection touching the extraordinary quality, and immediate assistance of the Apostles in this first Councell.
And thus I have (as I hope) sufficiently cl•ered this scruple, as also answered this objection touching the extraordinary quality, and immediate assistance of the Apostles in this First Council.
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So as this beaten Muse being now stopped, and this trite evasion put by, what remaines but that the conclusion should stand firme? viz. That a lawfull councell or Synod being met,
So as this beaten Muse being now stopped, and this trite evasion put by, what remains but that the conclusion should stand firm? viz. That a lawful council or Synod being met,
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as viz. whether such Synods be invested with a power of Jurisdiction, reaching to the censuring of persons erroneous, or scandalons. I will not goe from what the Text directly leadeth me to.
as viz. whither such Synods be invested with a power of Jurisdiction, reaching to the censuring of Persons erroneous, or scandalous. I will not go from what the Text directly leads me to.
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The Decrees here delivered by Paul and Silas to the Churches, we shall finde them directly concerning two things, Doctrine and Practice; D•ctrine, whether circumcision was then necessary, or no.
The Decrees Here Delivered by Paul and Silas to the Churches, we shall find them directly Concerning two things, Doctrine and Practice; D•ctrine, whither circumcision was then necessary, or no.
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First ▪ declaring the erroneousnesse and dangerousnesse of that opinion, which some would have obtruded upon the Churches under their name, viz. touching circumcision, disclaiming it as none of theirs:
First ▪ declaring the erroneousness and dangerousness of that opinion, which Some would have obtruded upon the Churches under their name, viz. touching circumcision, disclaiming it as none of theirs:
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or were accounted indifferent unto them, vers. 29. These two the sentence of the Councell here directly reacheth, (not to speake what it doth obliquely, how it also reacheth the pe•sons of those who had beene the broachers of that new Doctrine, whom it passeth a sharp censure upon, viz. declaring and pronouncing them to be Troublers of the Church, and subverters of soules, vers. 24.) And these two the sentence of lawfull Councells,
or were accounted indifferent unto them, vers. 29. These two the sentence of the Council Here directly reaches, (not to speak what it does obliquely, how it also reaches the pe•sons of those who had been the broachers of that new Doctrine, whom it passes a sharp censure upon, viz. declaring and pronouncing them to be Troublers of the Church, and subverters of Souls, vers. 24.) And these two the sentence of lawful Counsels,
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the one Dogmaticall, the other Directive; (not to speak of that corrective power, the power of censures, which if it bee not Formally, yet Vertu•lly and Eminently it must bee conceived to bee in such Councells.)
the one Dogmatical, the other Directive; (not to speak of that corrective power, the power of censures, which if it be not Formally, yet Vertu•lly and Eminently it must be conceived to be in such Counsels.)
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1. They have a Dogmaticall or Doctrinall power in declaring of Doctrinall Truths or Errours. This power (I thinke) will be yeelded them at all intelligent hands;
1. They have a Dogmatical or Doctrinal power in declaring of Doctrinal Truths or Errors. This power (I think) will be yielded them At all intelligent hands;
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And it is no more then what the example of the Church at Antioch leadeth us to, who in a Doctrinall point of difference which could not be satisfactorily determined amongst themselves, they referre it to the concurrent judgement of other Churches met together in a Synodicall way; wherein (finding it agreeable to Scripture and Reason) they acquiesce, and rest satisfied.
And it is no more then what the Exampl of the Church At Antioch leads us to, who in a Doctrinal point of difference which could not be satisfactorily determined among themselves, they refer it to the concurrent judgement of other Churches met together in a Synodical Way; wherein (finding it agreeable to Scripture and Reason) they acquiesce, and rest satisfied.
2. The second branch of this Synodicall power is Directive in matters of Practice. Such a power we find the Councell here exercising upon the Churches;
2. The second branch of this Synodical power is Directive in matters of Practice. Such a power we find the Council Here exercising upon the Churches;
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And surely this may lawfull Synods doe, lay out the Churches way for them, order them in matters Ecclesiasticall, ordaining Decrees touching what they are to doe, or not to doe;
And surely this may lawful Synods do, lay out the Churches Way for them, order them in matters Ecclesiastical, ordaining Decrees touching what they Are to do, or not to do;
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Quest. But what then? Hath such a Councell or Synod an absolute Legislative power to make Lawes, and impose what burdens they please upon the Church? Answ. Not so:
Quest. But what then? Hath such a Council or Synod an absolute Legislative power to make Laws, and impose what burdens they please upon the Church? Answer Not so:
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The power of a Councell or Synod is not Magisterial•, but Minist•riall; Not absolute but limited. Many limitations may be assigned, whereby this power is determined, and bounded.
The power of a Council or Synod is not Magisterial•, but Minist•riall; Not absolute but limited. Many limitations may be assigned, whereby this power is determined, and bounded.
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either a particular warrant in expresse tearmes, or atleast a generall warrant clearely held forth under those generall rules of Order, Decencie, Edification.
either a particular warrant in express terms, or atleast a general warrant clearly held forth under those general rules of Order, Decency, Edification.
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This they had for the prohibiting of for••••tion, which being taken literally & properly (as I conceive (by M. Bezis leave) that here it must) is expre•ly condemned in the word. Or else a generall warrant.
This they had for the prohibiting of for••••tion, which being taken literally & properly (as I conceive (by M. Bezis leave) that Here it must) is expre•ly condemned in the word. Or Else a general warrant.
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the two latter branches of the Caremoniall Law, all of them at that time in their own nature indifferent; But the use of them was at the present become scandalous, and offensive to the weak brethren,
the two latter branches of the Caremoniall Law, all of them At that time in their own nature indifferent; But the use of them was At the present become scandalous, and offensive to the weak brothers,
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It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us •o lay upon you no greater burden then these necess•rie things. The things by them here imposed were all necess•rie. Necessarie either simply and absolutely by an intrin••call necessitie, necessarie at all times.
It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us •o lay upon you no greater burden then these necess•rie things. The things by them Here imposed were all necess•rie. Necessary either simply and absolutely by an intrin••call necessity, necessary At all times.
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Of this kinde was the abstaining from fornication or respectively, by an ••t•ixsecall or accidentall necessity, necessarie pro 〈 ◊ 〉 for the present time.
Of this kind was the abstaining from fornication or respectively, by an ••t•ixsecall or accidental necessity, necessary Pro 〈 ◊ 〉 for the present time.
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Such were these other things here prohibited, though in themselves, in their owne nature indifferent, yet in ••spect of the s•andall then occasioned by the use of them, they were for the time necessarie to be declined, and abstained from.
Such were these other things Here prohibited, though in themselves, in their own nature indifferent, yet in ••spect of the s•andall then occasioned by the use of them, they were for the time necessary to be declined, and abstained from.
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And surely such should the Decrees and Constitutions of all Councels and Synods be, viz. touching things necessarie, necessarie to be observed or avoided. Necessarie (as I say) either simply in themselves, in their owne nature, at all times;
And surely such should the Decrees and Constitutions of all Counsels and Synods be, viz. touching things necessary, necessary to be observed or avoided. Necessary (as I say) either simply in themselves, in their own nature, At all times;
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What then? doth the authoritie of the Councell or Synod change the nature of the things, of indifferent making them necessarie? This our Adversaries of Rome contend for.
What then? does the Authority of the Council or Synod change the nature of the things, of indifferent making them necessary? This our Adversaries of Room contend for.
Our learned and judicious Doctor Fulk, that Malleus haereticorum, in his Annotation upon that glosse of the Rhemists, sticks not to grant them what therein they desire;
Our learned and judicious Doctor Fulk, that Malleus haereticorum, in his Annotation upon that gloss of the Rhemists, sticks not to grant them what therein they desire;
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And it hath been (specially of late times) a received maxime, that authoritie comming upon things in their owne nature indifferent changeth the nature of them,
And it hath been (specially of late times) a received maxim, that Authority coming upon things in their own nature indifferent changes the nature of them,
Certainly the Church hath no such power to change or alter the nature of things, either to make things necessarie indifferent, or things indifferent necessarie, which in M. Cartwrights judgement is all one.
Certainly the Church hath not such power to change or altar the nature of things, either to make things necessary indifferent, or things indifferent necessary, which in M. Cartwrights judgement is all one.
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To give the Church any such power, were to give it a power over and above the scriptures, in as much as the indifferencie of things is founded upon the Scriptures, from whence they have their middle and indifferent nature. Quest.
To give the Church any such power, were to give it a power over and above the Scriptures, in as much as the indifferency of things is founded upon the Scriptures, from whence they have their middle and indifferent nature. Quest.
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But was it not so in this first Councell? did not they by imposing of these things upon the Churches make them necessarie which were before indifferent?
But was it not so in this First Council? did not they by imposing of these things upon the Churches make them necessary which were before indifferent?
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indifferent in themselves, but necessarie in respect of the p•esent occasion. And herupon it was that the Councell imposed them ▪ because they apprehended them so to be. Marke it.
indifferent in themselves, but necessary in respect of the p•esent occasion. And hereupon it was that the Council imposed them ▪ Because they apprehended them so to be. Mark it.
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As they were indifferent before, so they remained indifferent still, viz. indifferent in themselves, and in respect of conscience: onely made necessarie by accident, in regard of the present occasion, for the avoiding of scandall, and for the procuring and preserving of the Peace and Ʋnitie of the Church ▪
As they were indifferent before, so they remained indifferent still, viz. indifferent in themselves, and in respect of conscience: only made necessary by accident, in regard of the present occasion, for the avoiding of scandal, and for the procuring and preserving of the Peace and Ʋnitie of the Church ▪
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And thus have I as briefly, as plainly, as fully as I could, endeavoured to cleare up unto you this much controverted point touching the power of lawfull Councels and Synods in ordaining Decrees which may be imposed upon the Churches.
And thus have I as briefly, as plainly, as Fully as I could, endeavoured to clear up unto you this much controverted point touching the power of lawful Counsels and Synods in ordaining Decrees which may be imposed upon the Churches.
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We know what the Apostle saith of Civill power, the power of Magistracie, and I think I may say the same of Eclesiasticall power, the power of Councels, and Synods lawfully convened, lawfully proceeding,
We know what the Apostle Says of Civil power, the power of Magistracy, and I think I may say the same of Ecclesiastical power, the power of Counsels, and Synods lawfully convened, lawfully proceeding,
and lawfully confirmed, whosoever resisteth the power, resisteth the Ordinance of God. Theordinance of God. So it hath been looked upon in all ages of the Church hitherto;
and lawfully confirmed, whosoever Resisteth the power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God. Theordinance of God. So it hath been looked upon in all ages of the Church hitherto;
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Take we heed then how we oppose ▪ how we resist this way, lest in so doing we run unawares into a OEOMAXIA, at least runne the hazard of fighting against God.
Take we heed then how we oppose ▪ how we resist this Way, lest in so doing we run unawares into a OEOMAXIA, At least run the hazard of fighting against God.
To bring the Application home to the present times, I shall not neede to tell it you that this is the way that the State of this Kingdome have at this day pitched upon,
To bring the Application home to the present times, I shall not need to tell it you that this is the Way that the State of this Kingdom have At this day pitched upon,
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for the composing of Ecclesiasticall diffecences, and for the reforming and establishing of the Church of God amongst us, viz. to call together an Assembly of this nature, wherein they have for substance, (and I think for circumstance, so far as the present state of the times would permit,) endeavoured to follow this Primitive pattern: let me only perswade with you to take heed of admitting, entertaining any prejudiciall thoughts against this way:
for the composing of Ecclesiastical diffecences, and for the reforming and establishing of the Church of God among us, viz. to call together an Assembly of this nature, wherein they have for substance, (and I think for circumstance, so Far as the present state of the times would permit,) endeavoured to follow this Primitive pattern: let me only persuade with you to take heed of admitting, entertaining any prejudicial thoughts against this Way:
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such thoughts there have been, and daily are let fall by some ill advised tongues and pens (no question) secretly set a work by Satan, (as Peter was to disswade his master from going up to Hierusalem) if it might be, to suffocate the Churches hopes in the wombe,
such thoughts there have been, and daily Are let fallen by Some ill advised tongues and pens (no question) secretly Set a work by Satan, (as Peter was to dissuade his master from going up to Jerusalem) if it might be, to suffocated the Churches hope's in the womb,
far be it from every of us, who professe our selves the loyall subjects of Jesus Christ to harbour such a rebellious resolution, as that of those in the Psalme, Let us break their bonds asunder,
Far be it from every of us, who profess our selves the loyal subject's of jesus christ to harbour such a rebellious resolution, as that of those in the Psalm, Let us break their bonds asunder,
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bonds like bracelets; which by binding may also adorne and inrich the Spouse of Christ, no other then the bonds of Jesus Christ himself, wherewith to be bound is the truest libertie:
bonds like bracelets; which by binding may also adorn and enrich the Spouse of christ, no other then the bonds of jesus christ himself, wherewith to be bound is the Truest liberty:
possibly they may be such cords, as you shall find made all of Scripture threds, all of Gods own spinning, only twisted and put together by men; and shall we resolve aforehand to break these bonds and cast away these cords?
possibly they may be such cords, as you shall find made all of Scripture threads, all of God's own spinning, only twisted and put together by men; and shall we resolve aforehand to break these bonds and cast away these cords?
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or reason for it, when the Decrees here spoken of were tendered to them by Paul and Sylas to keep? what, betray their christian liberty, by subjecting themselves to the ordinances of men? But we hear no such words from them,
or reason for it, when the Decrees Here spoken of were tendered to them by Paul and Silas to keep? what, betray their christian liberty, by subjecting themselves to the ordinances of men? But we hear no such words from them,
this is christian liberty. Now this liberty is no waies infringed, either by any civill or Ecclesiasticall power, in as much as neither of them claymeth any Jurisdiction or power over the conscience, either to binde or absolve it.
this is christian liberty. Now this liberty is no ways infringed, either by any civil or Ecclesiastical power, in as much as neither of them claimeth any Jurisdiction or power over the conscience, either to bind or absolve it.
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as comming from them, reach the conscience: it is but a mistake (to make the most charitable construction of it ▪) which is charged upon Assemblies of this nature;
as coming from them, reach the conscience: it is but a mistake (to make the most charitable construction of it ▪) which is charged upon Assemblies of this nature;
What Protestant Councell or Synod ever yet claymed such a jurisdiction? true it is, the matter of their Decrees may reach the conscience, being such things as are commanded or forbidden in the Word; now conscience is bound to observe and obey,
What Protestant Council or Synod ever yet claimed such a jurisdiction? true it is, the matter of their Decrees may reach the conscience, being such things as Are commanded or forbidden in the Word; now conscience is bound to observe and obey,
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but not by vertue of any humane Decree, but of the divine Law; which hath laid that obligation upon conscience. As for other things which are in their own nature indifferent, neither commanded nor prohibited in the Word,
but not by virtue of any humane decree, but of the divine Law; which hath laid that obligation upon conscience. As for other things which Are in their own nature indifferent, neither commanded nor prohibited in the Word,
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but only made necessary for a time, in respect of some present occasion, these may be imposed; but how? what, upon conscience, as things necessary in themselves? No. Ecclesiasticall Decrees, (as I said before) they do not change the nature of things, but impose them,
but only made necessary for a time, in respect of Some present occasion, these may be imposed; but how? what, upon conscience, as things necessary in themselves? No. Ecclesiastical Decrees, (as I said before) they do not change the nature of things, but impose them,
finding them to be necessary in themselves, (made so by the Word, they now impose them as necessary; finding them to be indifferent in themselves, (left so by the word) they now impose them as indifferent; only made necessary for the time.
finding them to be necessary in themselves, (made so by the Word, they now impose them as necessary; finding them to be indifferent in themselves, (left so by the word) they now impose them as indifferent; only made necessary for the time.
The Councell Decrees, they should abstaine from eating things sacrificed to Idolls, &c. and these they were now bound to by a generall Law, the Law of charity, which required they should (as much as might be) avoid what was scandalous and offensive to the weak brethren,
The Council Decrees, they should abstain from eating things sacrificed to Idols, etc. and these they were now bound to by a general Law, the Law of charity, which required they should (as much as might be) avoid what was scandalous and offensive to the weak brothers,
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thus were they bound, yet without any impeachment to their christian liberty: for in the former of these their Christian liberty had no place, it being a thing simply necessary to abstaine from fornication;
thus were they bound, yet without any impeachment to their christian liberty: for in the former of these their Christian liberty had no place, it being a thing simply necessary to abstain from fornication;
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in the latter their Christian liberty was still preserved and maintained intire and whole, in as much as these things were not imposed upon cons•ience, as things necessary in themselves;
in the latter their Christian liberty was still preserved and maintained entire and Whole, in as much as these things were not imposed upon cons•ience, as things necessary in themselves;
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only the outward use and exercise of that liberty was for a time limited or restrained, which (morall necessity so requiring) questionlesse without any wrong or injury may be done, either by a mans self,
only the outward use and exercise of that liberty was for a time limited or restrained, which (moral necessity so requiring) questionless without any wrong or injury may be done, either by a men self,
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Where (by the way, before I passe any further) let me only give a touch upon an error, then which I do not know any that these luxuriant times have put forth of more dangerous consequence, viz. That things indifferent, when commanded, should become unlawful;
Where (by the Way, before I pass any further) let me only give a touch upon an error, then which I do not know any that these luxuriant times have put forth of more dangerous consequence, viz. That things indifferent, when commanded, should become unlawful;
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now on the other hand, Things indifferent, when commanded, become unlawfull, extreames both, like Scylla and Charybdis; it is not easie to say whether of the two the more dangerous.
now on the other hand, Things indifferent, when commanded, become unlawful, extremes both, like Scylla and Charybdis; it is not easy to say whither of the two the more dangerous.
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That authority by commanding things indifferent should make them unlawfull, how can this be? if so, sure the ground and reason of this unlawfullnesse, must be either in the authority commanding, or in the thing commanded, or in the person obeying: now for the former of these, the authority being lawfull cannot leave such a taint upon things, that by touching of them, medling with them, it should make them of lawfull unlawfull. As for the second, the things themselves they are not changed, the nature of them is not altered;
That Authority by commanding things indifferent should make them unlawful, how can this be? if so, sure the ground and reason of this unlawfulness, must be either in the Authority commanding, or in the thing commanded, or in the person obeying: now for the former of these, the Authority being lawful cannot leave such a taint upon things, that by touching of them, meddling with them, it should make them of lawful unlawful. As for the second, the things themselves they Are not changed, the nature of them is not altered;
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if they were indifferent before, they are indifferent still, viz. in reference to conscience. As for the third, the persons obeying being pure, all things are pure to them.
if they were indifferent before, they Are indifferent still, viz. in Referente to conscience. As for the third, the Persons obeying being pure, all things Are pure to them.
How then can it be, that by passing thorow the hands of authority, things should contract such a maligne quality, that of indifferent they should become unlawfull? for my own part I must professe, that amongst all the monstrous and mishapen conceptions which these brooding teeming times have hatched and brought forth, I do not know any more prodigious then this.
How then can it be, that by passing thorough the hands of Authority, things should contract such a malign quality, that of indifferent they should become unlawful? for my own part I must profess, that among all the monstrous and Misshapen conceptions which these brooding teeming times have hatched and brought forth, I do not know any more prodigious then this.
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The Decrees pointed ▪ at in the Text, they were mostly about things in their own nature indifferent; yet the Councell imposeth them, prohibiting the Churches for a time the use of things otherwise lawfull.
The Decrees pointed ▪ At in the Text, they were mostly about things in their own nature indifferent; yet the Council Imposes them, prohibiting the Churches for a time the use of things otherwise lawful.
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so as to make them of indifferent unlawful, they would ne'r have had any hand in commanding, nor yet the Churches in obeying. But I forbeare to reason any further against that,
so as to make them of indifferent unlawful, they would never have had any hand in commanding, nor yet the Churches in obeying. But I forbear to reason any further against that,
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I rather passe on to some other Objections and Allegations, which finding them to be but bladders full of wind, I shall only prick them, 〈 … 〉 leave them to evaporate of themselves.
I rather pass on to Some other Objections and Allegations, which finding them to be but bladders full of wind, I shall only prick them, 〈 … 〉 leave them to evaporate of themselves.
Object. 2. In the second place it is alledged that this binding power being allowed to any such Synodicall Decrees, it may prove prejudiciall to the Church, and to the Truth; a thing which experience maketh good.
Object. 2. In the second place it is alleged that this binding power being allowed to any such Synodical Decrees, it may prove prejudicial to the Church, and to the Truth; a thing which experience makes good.
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The Councels which we read of in the new Testament, wherein there was a concurrence of the Civill and Ecclesiasticall power, did they not give sentence against Christ himselfe, against his Apostles, against their way and Doctrine? Of latter times how prejudiciall have many Councels been to the Church in condemning the truth, in countenancing and confirming of errors? Instance but in that one Councell of Trent, then ▪ which never was there any undertaking more threatning to the Church, more pernicious to the truth. Answ. We answer:
The Counsels which we read of in the new Testament, wherein there was a concurrence of the Civil and Ecclesiastical power, did they not give sentence against christ himself, against his Apostles, against their Way and Doctrine? Of latter times how prejudicial have many Counsels been to the Church in condemning the truth, in countenancing and confirming of errors? Instance but in that one Council of Trent, then ▪ which never was there any undertaking more threatening to the Church, more pernicious to the truth. Answer We answer:
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Even of such use are Councels and their Decrees, Ecclesiasticall Ordinances, to the Church; now who will thinke Forts and Bulwarks fit to be slighted, •nd all their Ordnance to be dismounted,
Even of such use Are Counsels and their Decrees, Ecclesiastical Ordinances, to the Church; now who will think Forts and Bulwarks fit to be slighted, •nd all their Ordnance to be dismounted,
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witnesse that (now trite and threadbare) testimony of that ancient ▪ Father Greg. Nazianzen, that Dur• quaerimonia, (as Calvin truly calleth it) that har•h and rigorous complaint of his, wherein he professeth, that for his part, he never saw a good end,
witness that (now trite and threadbare) testimony of that ancient ▪ Father Greg. Nazianzen, that Dur• quaerimonia, (as calvin truly calls it) that har•h and rigorous complaint of his, wherein he Professes, that for his part, he never saw a good end,
Hopefull undertakings, though never so wisely projected, and well intended, may yet possibly miscarry: Usefull Institutions, not onely humane, but divine, may at sometimes prove unsuccessefull an• ineffectuall:
Hopeful undertakings, though never so wisely projected, and well intended, may yet possibly miscarry: Useful Institutions, not only humane, but divine, may At sometime prove unsuccessful an• ineffectual:
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And so may it possibly fall out with the most promising Synods or councels. But where is the fault? what in the undertaking, in the institution it selfe? Not so,
And so may it possibly fallen out with the most promising Synods or Counsels. But where is the fault? what in the undertaking, in the Institution it self? Not so,
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So saith our learned and judicious Dr. Whitaker, concerning that first and great Councell of Nice, held a little before Nazianzens dayes, of all Councels the most famous since the Apostles times,
So Says our learned and judicious Dr. Whitaker, Concerning that First and great Council of Nicaenae, held a little before Nazianzens days, of all Counsels the most famous since the Apostles times,
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but a sword, Mat. 10. 34.) But what is the cause of this? Not the Gospel, which is in it selfe the Gospel of peace; but those rebellious ones who will not submit to the Gospel.
but a sword, Mathew 10. 34.) But what is the cause of this? Not the Gospel, which is in it self the Gospel of peace; but those rebellious ones who will not submit to the Gospel.
as Nazianzene did coursely; concluding them to be not onely usefull, but in some cases necessary. That of Augustine is well known, Concilioru • in Ecclesia saluberrima authoritas;
as Nazianzene did coursely; concluding them to be not only useful, but in Some cases necessary. That of Augustine is well known, Concilioru • in Ecclesia saluberrima Authoritas;
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And Cyprian saith as much or more of Topicall particular Synods: Necesse habuinius, &c. We held it necessary (saith he) to gather and celebrate a Councell of many Priests (or Ministers) assembling together: So as against this one singular testimony of this single Father we may well oppose the dissenting judgement of all the rest.
And Cyprian Says as much or more of Topical particular Synods: Necessary habuinius, etc. We held it necessary (Says he) to gather and celebrate a Council of many Priests (or Ministers) assembling together: So as against this one singular testimony of this single Father we may well oppose the dissenting judgement of all the rest.
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3. Suppose that Father in his time never saw any good end of Synods? What shall we thence conclude against them? Upon the very same ground might the promoters of this charge as well conclude against our Parliamentary Assemblies in this Kingdome.
3. Suppose that Father in his time never saw any good end of Synods? What shall we thence conclude against them? Upon the very same ground might the promoters of this charge as well conclude against our Parliamentary Assemblies in this Kingdom.
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Touching which, for our parts, many of us here present may say as Nazianzen doth there of Councels, that in our time we have not seen a desirable successe of them;
Touching which, for our parts, many of us Here present may say as Nazianzen does there of Counsels, that in our time we have not seen a desirable success of them;
Shall we therefore say the like of all other Councells? What say wee to this first Councell held by the Apostles and Elders at Hierusalem? had not this a good end? Let the Text informe us what was the successe of it.
Shall we Therefore say the like of all other Counsels? What say we to this First Council held by the Apostles and Elders At Jerusalem? had not this a good end? Let the Text inform us what was the success of it.
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And so were the Churches established, &c. ] What say we to many other Councels in after ages? instance in those 4. first generall Councels, so universally received and approved of by the Church.
And so were the Churches established, etc. ] What say we to many other Counsels in After ages? instance in those 4. First general Counsels, so universally received and approved of by the Church.
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yet shall we say, that the Churches of God in after ages are not beholding to them? Councels and Synods in this are sometimes like unto Comets (let not any pervert or abuse the comparison) which have not their effect till some yeers after their appearing.
yet shall we say, that the Churches of God in After ages Are not beholding to them? Counsels and Synods in this Are sometime like unto Comets (let not any pervert or abuse the comparison) which have not their Effect till Some Years After their appearing.
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And this have the fathers of those Councels done, laid up for posterity, laid up many precious truths, which have been usefull to the Church of God in all succeeding ages.
And this have the Father's of those Counsels done, laid up for posterity, laid up many precious truths, which have been useful to the Church of God in all succeeding ages.
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Ungratefull should we be, should we not acknowledge our selves beholding to them, and many other Councels and Synods since those times. Not to go far back.
Ungrateful should we be, should we not acknowledge our selves beholding to them, and many other Counsels and Synods since those times. Not to go Far back.
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What think we of those Synods or convocations (call them as you please) in this Kingdom, wherein the Articles of our Religion were drawn up and agreed upon,
What think we of those Synods or convocations (call them as you please) in this Kingdom, wherein the Articles of our Religion were drawn up and agreed upon,
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and by Law established? What think we of the late Synod at Dort? or of the later Assembly in New-England, to which that Plantation (under God) owes not a little of her present subsistence? Not to multiply words.
and by Law established? What think we of the late Synod At Dort? or of the later Assembly in New england, to which that Plantation (under God) owes not a little of her present subsistence? Not to multiply words.
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Certainly such is the utility, such is the necessity, if not of Generall Councels, yet of Topicall, Particular, Nationall, Provinciall Synods, that the Church in this declined condition cannot well subsist without them.
Certainly such is the utility, such is the necessity, if not of General Counsels, yet of Topical, Particular, National, Provincial Synods, that the Church in this declined condition cannot well subsist without them.
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And therefore let all take heed how they goe about to prejudicate either themselves or others against this Soveraigne Church-Remedie. Which what is it,
And Therefore let all take heed how they go about to prejudicate either themselves or Others against this Sovereign Church-Remedie. Which what is it,
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but as if one should endeavour to loath a sick man of his potion before it come at him? Then which, what greater dis-service and injury can possibly be offered and done both to Physitian, and Patient?
but as if one should endeavour to loath a sick man of his potion before it come At him? Then which, what greater disservice and injury can possibly be offered and done both to physician, and Patient?
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1. That they are prejudiciall to mens gifts, and parts, and industry, conjuring them all into a Synodicall circle (as one unhappily expresseth it) suffering them onely to dance there.
1. That they Are prejudicial to men's Gifts, and parts, and industry, conjuring them all into a Synodical circle (as one unhappily Expresses it) suffering them only to dance there.
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Answ. And might not the Churches to whom Paul here maketh delivery of these Synodicall Decrees, have taken up the same exception against this Councell at Hierusalem? to which (as it is alleaged) some of them were not called so much as to shew their judgements. Object.
Answer And might not the Churches to whom Paul Here makes delivery of these Synodical Decrees, have taken up the same exception against this Council At Jerusalem? to which (as it is alleged) Some of them were not called so much as to show their Judgments. Object.
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So that upon the matter and just account, the resolutions of Councels and Synods themselves, are but the fruits and puttings forth of the learning and judgement of a very few men.
So that upon the matter and just account, the resolutions of Counsels and Synods themselves, Are but the fruits and puttings forth of the learning and judgement of a very few men.
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Answ. And was it not so in this first Councell at Hierusalem? were there not here some leading men amongst them? Is not that the very Epithe•• which the holy Ghost giveth unto Judas and Silas? that they were NONLATINALPHABET, chiefe men (or leading men, as the word properly signifieth) amongst the brethren, at whom no question the rest had a speciall eye.
Answer And was it not so in this First Council At Jerusalem? were there not Here Some leading men among them? Is not that the very Epithe•• which the holy Ghost gives unto Judas and Silas? that they were, chief men (or leading men, as the word properly signifies) among the brothers, At whom no question the rest had a special eye.
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And were no• the Apostles, Peter, and James, and Paul, such as by whose predominant parts and authority the proceedings of that Councell were mainly swayed and steered? And yet for all that was that a free and orderly Councell. And so may others after it be.
And were no• the Apostles, Peter, and James, and Paul, such as by whose predominant parts and Authority the proceedings of that Council were mainly swayed and steered? And yet for all that was that a free and orderly Council. And so may Others After it be.
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for the prepossessing and forestalling the minds and hearts of the people with prejudicate opinions against the determinations of the present Assembly in this Kingdome, what ever they may be,
for the prepossessing and forestalling the minds and hearts of the people with prejudicate opinions against the determinations of the present Assembly in this Kingdom, what ever they may be,
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I could not but thinke it my duty to say what I have done, that it might serve both as an Antidote and Preparative unto you of this place, to preserve you from the danger of this infection, and to prepare you for the receiving and entertaining of such messages as God shall send unto us by the hands of those whom at the present by his providence he hath set a worke as his Instruments for the finding out and revealing of his minde and will unto his people.
I could not but think it my duty to say what I have done, that it might serve both as an Antidote and Preparative unto you of this place, to preserve you from the danger of this infection, and to prepare you for the receiving and entertaining of such messages as God shall send unto us by the hands of those whom At the present by his providence he hath Set a work as his Instruments for the finding out and revealing of his mind and will unto his people.
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Come we in a word or two to the third and last branch of this second particular, which I will but onely touch upon, therein making amends for my necessitated prolixity in the two former, viz. the place where this Councell was held, and these Decrees ordained; viz. at Hierusalem.
Come we in a word or two to the third and last branch of this second particular, which I will but only touch upon, therein making amends for my necessitated prolixity in the two former, viz. the place where this Council was held, and these Decrees ordained; viz. At Jerusalem.
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1. To let passe the conveniency of the place, which being the metropolis, the chiefe City of that Kingdom (as London is of this) was most commodious for such a meeting, whither persons from all parts were wont to resort.
1. To let pass the conveniency of the place, which being the Metropolis, the chief city of that Kingdom (as London is of this) was most commodious for such a meeting, whither Persons from all parts were wont to resort.
The first. 1. For time; the first place where the Apostles after the Ascension of Christ gathered and constituted a Church. 2. the first for number, the number of beleevers belonging to that Church being very great (as I shall have occasion (God willing) to shew you anon). 3. the first for Honour and dignitie, highly accounted of by all other of the Churches.
The First. 1. For time; the First place where the Apostles After the Ascension of christ gathered and constituted a Church. 2. the First for number, the number of believers belonging to that Church being very great (as I shall have occasion (God willing) to show you anon). 3. the First for Honour and dignity, highly accounted of by all other of the Churches.
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Non secus ac Matrem colebant, (saith Calvin.) They respected and honoured that Church as a M ther-Church. And so indeed she was: 1. In as much as the Gospell first went out from thence.
Non secus ac Matrem colebant, (Says calvin.) They respected and honoured that Church as a M ther-Church. And so indeed she was: 1. In as much as the Gospel First went out from thence.
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Now what is the Rod (or Scepter) of Christ? why, his word, which is called the Scepter of his strength, because it is the powerfull instrument wherby Christ brings,
Now what is the Rod (or Sceptre) of christ? why, his word, which is called the Sceptre of his strength, Because it is the powerful Instrument whereby christ brings,
Now this Rod, this Scepter was to go out of Sion, out of Hierusalem. So the Prophets both Esay and Micah explain both the one & the other, The law shall go forth of Sion,
Now this Rod, this Sceptre was to go out of Sion, out of Jerusalem. So the prophets both Isaiah and micah explain both the one & the other, The law shall go forth of Sion,
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Behold the accomplishment of these prophecies at the day of Pentecost, when the Apostles being filled with the Holy Ghost preached the Gospell at once to all nations, to some almost of everie nation.
Behold the accomplishment of these prophecies At the day of Pentecost, when the Apostles being filled with the Holy Ghost preached the Gospel At once to all Nations, to Some almost of every Nation.
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Thus did the Word of the Lord go forth from Hierusalem. And in that respect a mother Church. 2. A mother Church out of whose loines (as I may say) many other Churches were issued, having their Originall from thence, being but as so many slips and off-se•s ▪ from that first Root. In which respect the Church of Hierusalem is called by some Ecelesiae Surcularis; being like a Tree full of yong shootes,
Thus did the Word of the Lord go forth from Jerusalem. And in that respect a mother Church. 2. A mother Church out of whose loins (as I may say) many other Churches were issued, having their Original from thence, being but as so many slips and off-se•s ▪ from that First Root. In which respect the Church of Jerusalem is called by Some Eccelesiae Surcularis; being like a Tree full of young shoots,
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for that Church being great, her officers were many) here was a kinde of generall Rendezvouz, where both Apostles, and others upon occasion were wont to meet.
for that Church being great, her Officers were many) Here was a kind of general Rendezvous, where both Apostles, and Others upon occasion were wont to meet.
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how ever dispersed through the world, yet at this time by a divine instinct they were brought together, that they might joyne in this Councell to plead the cause of Christianitie against Jud•i••n•.
how ever dispersed through the world, yet At this time by a divine instinct they were brought together, that they might join in this Council to plead the cause of Christianity against Jud•i••n•.
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But this Legend our very Adversaries of Rome (though otherwise readie enough to hearken to such Traditions ▪ and willing to owne and make use of that forged A••ho•r) are ashamed o• ▪ and for this passage (amongst others) of the booke also. And well they may;
But this Legend our very Adversaries of Room (though otherwise ready enough to harken to such Traditions ▪ and willing to own and make use of that forged A••ho•r) Are ashamed o• ▪ and for this passage (among Others) of the book also. And well they may;
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In as much as one of the twelve by name 〈 ◊ 〉 the brother of John (as themelves take notice of it) was before this dead, being put to death by Herod, as you may see it, Act. 12. All of them then could not be there.
In as much as one of the twelve by name 〈 ◊ 〉 the brother of John (as themselves take notice of it) was before this dead, being put to death by Herod, as you may see it, Act. 12. All of them then could not be there.
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The storie here maketh mention onely of the two former, (besides Paul, and Barnaba•, the one an Apostle, the other an Evangelist.) What Elders were here present, we finde it alike uncertain ▪ but certainly,
The story Here makes mention only of the two former, (beside Paul, and Barnaba•, the one an Apostle, the other an Evangelist.) What Elders were Here present, we find it alike uncertain ▪ but Certainly,
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but rather against it ▪ Marke the words, They delivered there the D••r•es which were ordained of the Ap•stles and Elders which 〈 ◊ 〉 at 〈 ◊ 〉 NONLATINALPHABET, [ In ] Jerus•l•m. Not the Ap•stles and Elders [ of ] Hierusal••.
but rather against it ▪ Mark the words, They Delivered there the D••r•es which were ordained of the Ap•stles and Elders which 〈 ◊ 〉 At 〈 ◊ 〉, [ In ] Jerus•l•m. Not the Ap•stles and Elders [ of ] Hierusal••.
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The elders of 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 The Angel of the Church of 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 〈 … 〉 Rev. 2. But here, the Apostles •nd 〈 ◊ 〉 in, (or at) 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 these who were assembled together there at that time.
The Elders of 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 The Angel of the Church of 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 〈 … 〉 Rev. 2. But Here, the Apostles •nd 〈 ◊ 〉 in, (or At) 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 these who were assembled together there At that time.
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Object ▪ Why, but it in replied, J••es challengeth these Decrees to be their ▪ Act. 21. 25. 〈 … 〉 the Gentiles [ we ] have written Act. 21. 25. and concluded, ] saith he, speaking to Paul concerning these Decrees,
Object ▪ Why, but it in replied, J••es Challengeth these Decrees to be their ▪ Act. 21. 25. 〈 … 〉 the Gentiles [ we ] have written Act. 21. 25. and concluded, ] Says he, speaking to Paul Concerning these Decrees,
and Barnabas the like, besides many other Elders and Prophets, and that not only of the Church of Jerusalem and Antioch, but (as is very probable) of other Churches elswhere, who were all interested in the making of these Decrees.
and Barnabas the like, beside many other Elders and prophets, and that not only of the Church of Jerusalem and Antioch, but (as is very probable) of other Churches elsewhere, who were all interested in the making of these Decrees.
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1. Other Churches were concerned, and interested in this businesse, as well as Antioch, viz. the Churches in Syria and Cilicia, who were troubled with this doctrine, and had their souls perverted as well as Antioch.
1. Other Churches were concerned, and interested in this business, as well as Antioch, viz. the Churches in Syria and Cilicia, who were troubled with this Doctrine, and had their Souls perverted as well as Antioch.
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First, de jure, that of right these Churches ought to have sent their delegates and messengers about this businesse as well as the Church of Antioch, according to the forenamed Maxime, Quod omnes concernit, &c. That which concerneth all, ought to be handled of all, which is true, being rightly understood, viz. suo modo et grad•, every one according to their place and order. Secondly, de facto it seemeth that they did so, in as much as the Councell directs their Letters alike unto them by names,
First, de jure, that of right these Churches ought to have sent their delegates and messengers about this business as well as the Church of Antioch, according to the forenamed Maxim, Quod omnes concernit, etc. That which concerns all, ought to be handled of all, which is true, being rightly understood, viz. Sue modo et grad•, every one according to their place and order. Secondly, de facto it seems that they did so, in as much as the Council directs their Letters alike unto them by names,
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as unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch, which seemeth to import, that all of them joyned in the referring of this question and cause to the determination of that Councell;
as unto the brothers which Are of the Gentiles in Antioch, which seems to import, that all of them joined in the referring of this question and cause to the determination of that Council;
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and so accordingly it was, not by the Apostles and Elders of Hierusalem only, but by the Apostles and Elders in or at Hierusalem, viz. assembled there at that time:
and so accordingly it was, not by the Apostles and Elders of Jerusalem only, but by the Apostles and Elders in or At Jerusalem, viz. assembled there At that time:
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Observ. Cities and churches in phrase of Scripture are sometimes put the one for the other, in that 14. of the Acts, Vers. 23. it is said, that Paul and Barnabas ordained Elders in every church, NONLATINALPHABET, church by church; In the 1 Tit. Vers. 5. it is said, that Paul left Titus in Creet to ordaine Elders in every city, NONLATINALPHABET, city by city, so as these two, in every church, and in every city, are NONLATINALPHABET, phrases adequate and equipollent, used indifferently the one for the other:
Observation Cities and Churches in phrase of Scripture Are sometime put the one for the other, in that 14. of the Acts, Vers. 23. it is said, that Paul and Barnabas ordained Elders in every Church,, Church by Church; In the 1 Tit. Vers. 5. it is said, that Paul left Titus in Treat to ordain Elders in every City,, City by City, so as these two, in every Church, and in every City, Are, phrases adequate and equipollent, used indifferently the one for the other:
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how so? what, were they alwaies of the same l•titude and extent? was every whole city a church, so as all that dwelt within the one, were also members of the other? Not so:
how so? what, were they always of the same l•titude and extent? was every Whole City a Church, so as all that dwelled within the one, were also members of the other? Not so:
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thus we reade of Samaria, that when Philip came and preached the Gospell to them, the people with one accord (saith the story) gave heed unto those things which he spake, Act. 8. so as it is most likely, that the whole city in a manner received the Gospell,
thus we read of Samaria, that when Philip Come and preached the Gospel to them, the people with one accord (Says the story) gave heed unto those things which he spoke, Act. 8. so as it is most likely, that the Whole City in a manner received the Gospel,
even as before the whole City had given heed to Simon Mag•s, and were carried away with his sorceries and enchantments, (they gave heed to him from the least to the greatest, Vers. 10.) So now they were generally brought to imbrace and professe the faith:
even as before the Whole city had given heed to Simon Mag•s, and were carried away with his sorceries and enchantments, (they gave heed to him from the least to the greatest, Vers. 10.) So now they were generally brought to embrace and profess the faith:
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so much may be collected from the 12. Vers. where it is said, when they believed Philip, viz. those which had been seduced by Simon, even the whole city, which is further confirmed from the 14 ▪ Vers. where it is said, that the Apostles, at Hierusalem beard that Samaria had received the Word, importing, that the Word had a generall (if not an universall) entertainment in that City.
so much may be collected from the 12. Vers. where it is said, when they believed Philip, viz. those which had been seduced by Simon, even the Whole City, which is further confirmed from the 14 ▪ Vers. where it is said, that the Apostles, At Jerusalem beard that Samaria had received the Word, importing, that the Word had a general (if not an universal) entertainment in that city.
And thus in like cases it may and ought to be, when the generality of a people in such a town, such a city, do imbrace the Gospell, professing faith and obedience, to believe on Christ,
And thus in like cases it may and ought to be, when the generality of a people in such a town, such a City, do embrace the Gospel, professing faith and Obedience, to believe on christ,
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In this case the whole multitude, not only may, but ought to be received into Church-society. However some may be unworthy, who, upon the manifestation thereof, may and ought to be cast out againe by the censures of the Church duly exercised.
In this case the Whole multitude, not only may, but ought to be received into Church society. However Some may be unworthy, who, upon the manifestation thereof, may and ought to be cast out again by the censures of the Church duly exercised.
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Paul writing to his Colossians, willeth them to walke wisely towards th•se which were without, Col. 4. And who were they? Why, generally all In•idells and unbelievers, who though they were within the City, yet were without the Church; within the w•lls of the one,
Paul writing to his colossians, wills them to walk wisely towards th•se which were without, Col. 4. And who were they? Why, generally all In•idells and unbelievers, who though they were within the city, yet were without the Church; within the w•lls of the one,
Answ. Take it in a word, because the whole company of Christians, of professours, within such bounds and limits, viz. within the City and the adjacent territories were wont to be framed into one Christian society or Church.
Answer Take it in a word, Because the Whole company of Christians, of professors, within such bounds and Limits, viz. within the city and the adjacent territories were wont to be framed into one Christian society or Church.
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so much this phrase imports, and it will not be amisse (my brethren) for us to take speciall notice of it, l•st in going about to multiply Churches, to erect and set up Churches in Churches, (like Ezekiels wheeles, one within another,) and those not uniforme in their motions,
so much this phrase imports, and it will not be amiss (my brothers) for us to take special notice of it, l•st in going about to multiply Churches, to erect and Set up Churches in Churches, (like Ezekiel's wheels, one within Another,) and those not uniform in their motions,
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as these were, but in this rather like the wheeles of a clock which move divers and contrary waies,) we trespasse and transgresse not only against the phrase of Scripture;
as these were, but in this rather like the wheels of a clock which move diverse and contrary ways,) we trespass and transgress not only against the phrase of Scripture;
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true, we reade frequently of the Churches of Judea, & the Churches of Asia, Macedonia, Galatia, &c. many Churches in one Kingdome, in one Province, but no where of the Churches of Philippi, of Corinth, of Samaria, or yet of Jerusalem. But still the Church.
true, we read frequently of the Churches of Judea, & the Churches of Asia, Macedonia, Galatia, etc. many Churches in one Kingdom, in one Province, but no where of the Churches of Philippi, of Corinth, of Samaria, or yet of Jerusalem. But still the Church.
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as that they cannot assemble together in one place, now it is not only lawfull and expedient, but even necessary, that they should be divided into severall Congregations.
as that they cannot assemble together in one place, now it is not only lawful and expedient, but even necessary, that they should be divided into several Congregations.
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Thus (for my own part) I cannot but think that it was in some of the Cities forenamed, at least in Jerusalem, where the number of believers (as the story tells us) was in a little time so exceedingly increased,
Thus (for my own part) I cannot but think that it was in Some of the Cities forenamed, At least in Jerusalem, where the number of believers (as the story tells us) was in a little time so exceedingly increased,
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first to three thousand, Act. 2. not long after to five thousand, Act. 4, which five thousand, however Calvin and some others looke upon it as the totall •o•m•e, the whole number of believers taking in the former three thousand;
First to three thousand, Act. 2. not long After to five thousand, Act. 4, which five thousand, however calvin and Some Others look upon it as the total •o•m•e, the Whole number of believers taking in the former three thousand;
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amongst N•••ericks, Cornelius a Lapide, Aretius, which last Author giveth a double reason why he conceiveth it should be so, (to me both very probable.) For first, in reckoning of the former three thousand the Evangelist did not take in the hundred and twenty, the first fruits of the Church, spoken of in the first Chapter,
among N•••ericks, Cornelius a Lapide, Aretius, which last Author gives a double reason why he conceiveth it should be so, (to me both very probable.) For First, in reckoning of the former three thousand the Evangelist did not take in the hundred and twenty, the First fruits of the Church, spoken of in the First Chapter,
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And secondly, hereby not only the increase of the Church is set forth, but also the increase of the efficacy of the Word, which grew stronger and stronger, fetching in first three thousand,
And secondly, hereby not only the increase of the Church is Set forth, but also the increase of the efficacy of the Word, which grew Stronger and Stronger, fetching in First three thousand,
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then five thousand, which five thousand (as it is further noted by some) are there said to be men; the number of the men was about five thousand, NONLATINALPHABET, numerus vi••r••. If so, what then shall we conceive the number of the women, (not to speak of children) who in devotion have been ordinarily observed not to come short,
then five thousand, which five thousand (as it is further noted by Some) Are there said to be men; the number of the men was about five thousand,, Numerus vi••r••. If so, what then shall we conceive the number of the women, (not to speak of children) who in devotion have been ordinarily observed not to come short,
but rather to go far beyond the other Sex. To go on, after this we yet reade of new additions, Act. 5. it is said, that Believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men & ••men:
but rather to go Far beyond the other Sex. To go on, After this we yet read of new additions, Act. 5. it is said, that Believers were the more added to the Lord, Multitudes both of men & ••men:
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so much that speech of James & the Elders of Hierusalem unto Paul imports, Act. 21. where speaking of the believing Jewes, who joyned themselves to the Church of Jerusalem: Thou seest brother (say they) how many thousand Jewes there are which believe, &c. The word in the originall is NONLATINALPHABET;
so much that speech of James & the Elders of Jerusalem unto Paul imports, Act. 21. where speaking of the believing Jews, who joined themselves to the Church of Jerusalem: Thou See brother (say they) how many thousand Jews there Are which believe, etc. The word in the original is;
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and it properly signisieth how many ten thousands? and so we finde it translated elsewhere, Act. 19. Where the conjuring books which were burnt are estimated, the totall is computed to be about fifty thousand pieces of silver, Vers. 19. NONLATINALPHABET, five Myriads, five times ten thousand, so in the 14. Vers. of the Epistle of Jude, we reade of ten thousand of Saints, NONLATINALPHABET.
and it properly signisieth how many ten thousands? and so we find it translated elsewhere, Act. 19. Where the conjuring books which were burned Are estimated, the total is computed to be about fifty thousand Pieces of silver, Vers. 19., five Myriads, five times ten thousand, so in the 14. Vers. of the Epistle of U^de, we read of ten thousand of Saints,.
but certainly, take it how we will, it imports an exceeding great number, well nigh innumerable: so I finde the word in two places translated, Luk. 12. 1. it is said, that there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people; the word is the same, NONLATINALPHABET.
but Certainly, take it how we will, it imports an exceeding great number, well High innumerable: so I find the word in two places translated, Luk. 12. 1. it is said, that there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people; the word is the same,.
Answ. No. Severall Congregations, but one Church; the Church of Jerusalem, even as it is in a great City: there may be severall Societies and companies, according to severall trades and mysteries; and those so many petty corporations, who may have their severall Halls, and their severall meetings, and yet all making up but one Incorporation, to which they are all subordinate because all under one and the same Government and Governours: even thus may it be in the Church, (and in the Primitive state of it, I conceive so it was.) In one City, and the adjacent territories there may be many Congregations, and yet but one Church, inasmuch as they may be united by the same Lawes, have communion in the same Ordinances, and be linked together under the same spirituall Guides and Officers. Surely in all probability thus it was, at least in some of the Proto-Primitive Churches. And why not now?
Answer No. Several Congregations, but one Church; the Church of Jerusalem, even as it is in a great city: there may be several Societies and companies, according to several trades and Mysteres; and those so many Petty corporations, who may have their several Halls, and their several meetings, and yet all making up but one Incorporation, to which they Are all subordinate Because all under one and the same Government and Governors: even thus may it be in the Church, (and in the Primitive state of it, I conceive so it was.) In one city, and the adjacent territories there may be many Congregations, and yet but one Church, inasmuch as they may be united by the same Laws, have communion in the same Ordinances, and be linked together under the same spiritual Guides and Officers. Surely in all probability thus it was, At least in Some of the Proto-Primitive Churches. And why not now?
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But (not to wade too farre into this collaterall Controversie, from which I have bound my selfe before) however, certainly to multiply Churches in one Towne, one Citie; especially to set up Churches in Churches, the one extracted out of the other, this hath no President, no warrant, no maintenance, no countenance from any phrase of Scripture,
But (not to wade too Far into this collateral Controversy, from which I have bound my self before) however, Certainly to multiply Churches in one Town, one city; especially to Set up Churches in Churches, the one extracted out of the other, this hath no President, no warrant, no maintenance, no countenance from any phrase of Scripture,
Even as the Apostle saith of the two Covenants, old and new, The first was taken away, that the second might be established, Heb. 10. So was it with these two Churches: that legall, this Evangelicall. As for the Jewish Church, it was now like the Jewish legall covenant, which the Apostle speaketh of, Heb. 8. calling it NONLATINALPHABET, Antiquatum quid, & senes•ens, a thing which was Antiquated, and wax•• old ▪ NONLATINALPHABET, nigh to vanishing, ready to disappeare, and come to nothing;
Even as the Apostle Says of the two Covenants, old and new, The First was taken away, that the second might be established, Hebrew 10. So was it with these two Churches: that Legal, this Evangelical. As for the Jewish Church, it was now like the Jewish Legal Covenant, which the Apostle speaks of, Hebrew 8. calling it, Antiquatum quid, & senes•ens, a thing which was Antiquated, and wax•• old ▪, High to vanishing, ready to disappear, and come to nothing;
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so as here was onely a new edifice to be erected upon those ruines, a new Church to be set up in an Evangelicall way, where that Legall Church had been.
so as Here was only a new edifice to be erected upon those ruins, a new Church to be Set up in an Evangelical Way, where that Legal Church had been.
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but Anti-christian Synagogues, fit to be dissolved and pulled down, saying of them in the Edomites language, Rase them, rase them, even to the foundation thereof;
but Antichristian Synagogues, fit to be dissolved and pulled down, saying of them in the Edomites language, Raze them, raze them, even to the Foundation thereof;
But otherwise where our Churches are acknowledged as true Churches, in this case to set up a Church in a Church and to extract the one out of the other, (I say it again,
But otherwise where our Churches Are acknowledged as true Churches, in this case to Set up a Church in a Church and to extract the one out of the other, (I say it again,
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Answ. Not presently think of pulling it down, and setting up another, (Was it not the very case of the Church of Corinth? and yet we doe not read of any that went about to set up a Church in that Church, under pretence of walking in a purer way) but rather endeavour by all meanes to purge and reforme it.
Answer Not presently think of pulling it down, and setting up Another, (Was it not the very case of the Church of Corinth? and yet we do not read of any that went about to Set up a Church in that Church, under pretence of walking in a Purer Way) but rather endeavour by all means to purge and reform it.
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And thus did King Jehoash for the house of his God, the Temple: finding it ruinous, he gave order (not to pull it down and build a new one, but) to repayre it.
And thus did King Jehoash for the house of his God, the Temple: finding it ruinous, he gave order (not to pull it down and built a new one, but) to repair it.
Those which embraced the faith within such a circuit, within the bounds of a Citie, and the adjacent Territories, they were all framed together into one Christian society or Church. And hence is it, that Cities and Churches in phrase of Scripture are (as you see) put the one for the other,
Those which embraced the faith within such a circuit, within the bounds of a city, and the adjacent Territories, they were all framed together into one Christian society or Church. And hence is it, that Cities and Churches in phrase of Scripture Are (as you see) put the one for the other,
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Answ. The Text layeth it downe in indefinite words, carrying with them the force of an universall, viz. what ever Cities they passed thorow, where there were any Churches they delivered these Decrees unto them.
Answer The Text Layeth it down in indefinite words, carrying with them the force of an universal, viz. what ever Cities they passed thorough, where there were any Churches they Delivered these Decrees unto them.
when as all of them did not appeare at this Councell? As for Hierusalem and Antioch, and the Churches of Syria and Cilicia, these Decrees were proper for them, in as much as they had referred both the Question and cause to the determination of that Councell,
when as all of them did not appear At this Council? As for Jerusalem and Antioch, and the Churches of Syria and Cilicia, these Decrees were proper for them, in as much as they had referred both the Question and cause to the determination of that Council,
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As for Jerusalem and Antioch, and such other Churches as concurred with them in this Appeale, they were bound formally by an Ecclesiasticall bond or tye:
As for Jerusalem and Antioch, and such other Churches as concurred with them in this Appeal, they were bound formally by an Ecclesiastical bound or tie:
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So was it with those Churches which had referred their cause to this Councell, and had sent their Delegates thither, they were now bound by a double bond, not onely that generall Morall bond of Equity and Right, but by a Formall, Ecclesiasticall bond to submit to the Determinations of that Councell,
So was it with those Churches which had referred their cause to this Council, and had sent their Delegates thither, they were now bound by a double bound, not only that general Moral bound of Equity and Right, but by a Formal, Ecclesiastical bound to submit to the Determinations of that Council,
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Now these Decrees here agreed upon in this Councell, they were all Rationall Decrees, agreeable to Scripture and sound Reason: And being such, they were in this respect obligatory to the rest of the Churches,
Now these Decrees Here agreed upon in this Council, they were all Rational Decrees, agreeable to Scripture and found Reason: And being such, they were in this respect obligatory to the rest of the Churches,
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And if they were, yet why might they not be left to their Christian liberty, to doe as they saw convenient in these indifferent things? Why might they not rather be left every one to their own way in these matters of lesser difference?
And if they were, yet why might they not be left to their Christian liberty, to do as they saw convenient in these indifferent things? Why might they not rather be left every one to their own Way in these matters of lesser difference?
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and in prosecution of that Order the Apostle here where-ever hee commeth maketh delivery of these Decrees. And wherefore this? why, that he might by this meanes bring all the Churches to Ʋnity and Ʋniformity; Unitie in judgement and affection, and Uniformity in practice; that they might all be of one heart, and of one way.
and in prosecution of that Order the Apostle Here wherever he comes makes delivery of these Decrees. And Wherefore this? why, that he might by this means bring all the Churches to Ʋnity and Ʋniformity; Unity in judgement and affection, and Uniformity in practice; that they might all be of one heart, and of one Way.
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Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded, &c. that ye may with one minde and one mouth glorifie God; it is his prayer for his Romans, Rom. 15. Now I beseech you, Brethren, by the name of the Lord Jesus Christ that ye all speake the same thing,
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded, etc. that you may with one mind and one Mouth Glorify God; it is his prayer for his Romans, Rom. 15. Now I beseech you, Brothers, by the name of the Lord jesus christ that you all speak the same thing,
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it is his first request which he maketh to his Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1. And as it is the first, so it is the last, his Alpha and Omega. Finally, brethren, farewell, be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one minde, live in peace, &c it is his farewell to the same Church, 2 Cor. 13. Onely let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ, &c. that ye stand fast in •ne spirit and one minde.
it is his First request which he makes to his Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1. And as it is the First, so it is the last, his Alpha and Omega. Finally, brothers, farewell, be perfect, be of good Comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, etc. it is his farewell to the same Church, 2 Cor. 13. Only let your Conversation be as it Becometh the Gospel of christ, etc. that you stand fast in •ne Spirit and one mind.
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It his charge to his Philippians, Phil. 1. If there be any consolation in Christ, &c. Fulfill yee my joy, that ye be like minded, &c. So hee prosecuteth the same charge with most patheticall enforcements in the chapter following.
It his charge to his Philippians, Philip 1. If there be any consolation in christ, etc. Fulfil ye my joy, that you be like minded, etc. So he prosecuteth the same charge with most pathetical enforcements in the chapter following.
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as viz. touching single life and marriage, the co-habitation of persons unequally yoaked, Beleevers and Infidels, &c. he tells them that the Orders and Directions which hee sent unto them were no other then what he gave in common to all the rest of the Churches.
as viz. touching single life and marriage, the cohabitation of Persons unequally yoked, Believers and Infidels, etc. he tells them that the Order and Directions which he sent unto them were no other then what he gave in Common to all the rest of the Churches.
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And so ordain I in all Churches, vers. 17. Thus againe chapter 16. taking order touching the time and manner of making collection for the poore Saints, he prescribeth one Order for all the Churches.
And so ordain I in all Churches, vers. 17. Thus again chapter 16. taking order touching the time and manner of making collection for the poor Saints, he prescribeth one Order for all the Churches.
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even so doe yee, vers. 1. And upon the same ground it was, that having the Decrees of the Councell at Hierusalem in his hands, he maketh delivery of them where ever he commeth;
even so do ye, vers. 1. And upon the same ground it was, that having the Decrees of the Council At Jerusalem in his hands, he makes delivery of them where ever he comes;
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Certainly Ʋnity and Ʋniformity are a matter of greater concernment to the Churches then commonly they are taken to be, making much both for their safety and beauty.
Certainly Ʋnity and Ʋniformity Are a matter of greater concernment to the Churches then commonly they Are taken to be, making much both for their safety and beauty.
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] were it so that the Churches were of one minde, and would NONLATINALPHABET, strive together for the Gospell, going out as one man against the common enemy,
] were it so that the Churches were of one mind, and would, strive together for the Gospel, going out as one man against the Common enemy,
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or like the breaking of the rankes in an army, which is the next way to let in the enemy, and so to rout the whole body. Unity in judgement and affections (the one of which much depends upon the other,
or like the breaking of the ranks in an army, which is the next Way to let in the enemy, and so to rout the Whole body. Unity in judgement and affections (the one of which much depends upon the other,
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for where judgements are divided, though it ought not to be so, yet such is the corruption in the Heart of man, which is like unto tinder ready to take fire by the least spark that falleth into it, there will ordinarily be some alienation in affections) maketh much for the Churches security.
for where Judgments Are divided, though it ought not to be so, yet such is the corruption in the Heart of man, which is like unto tinder ready to take fire by the least spark that falls into it, there will ordinarily be Some alienation in affections) makes much for the Churches security.
To see them not onely worshipping the same God, but worshipping him after the same manner; all worshipping before one Altvr, as Hezekiah commanded all Judah and Jerusalem to doe.
To see them not only worshipping the same God, but worshipping him After the same manner; all worshipping before one Altvr, as Hezekiah commanded all Judah and Jerusalem to do.
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And that not onely enjoyning the same Ordinances for substance, but as much as may be, the same administrations for circumstance; certainly there is a beauty in this uniformity. It was not for nothing that the ten bases in the temple, the supporters to the great lavatorie, the molten Sea, were all alike;
And that not only enjoining the same Ordinances for substance, but as much as may be, the same administrations for circumstance; Certainly there is a beauty in this uniformity. It was not for nothing that the ten bases in the temple, the supporters to the great lavatory, the melted Sea, were all alike;
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And so is it with the Ordinances of God, when they are (as it were) cast into the same mould, dispenced after the same manner, it addeth an externall grace and beauty to them.
And so is it with the Ordinances of God, when they Are (as it were) cast into the same mould, dispensed After the same manner, it adds an external grace and beauty to them.
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3. For their establishment. And so were the Churches established ] viz. by and through the means of that unity and uniformity, which were procured by the making and delivering of these Decrees.
3. For their establishment. And so were the Churches established ] viz. by and through the means of that unity and uniformity, which were procured by the making and delivering of these Decrees.
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] A fruit (saith Chrysostome, cited by Lorinus upon the Text) of Pauls condescention and compliance in circumcizing Timothy, of which you reade in the verses foregoing.
] A fruit (Says Chrysostom, cited by Lorinus upon the Text) of Paul's condescension and compliance in circumcizing Timothy, of which you read in the Verses foregoing.
The Churches in France, Low-Countries, elsewhere, none more then the Churches in New-England, where we may see all the Churches within one and the same jurisdiction precisely put into the same posture, the same way, as for Doctrine and Worship, so for Discipline and Government. O let it be the joynt desire and endeavour of us,
The Churches in France, Low countries, elsewhere, none more then the Churches in New england, where we may see all the Churches within one and the same jurisdiction precisely put into the same posture, the same Way, as for Doctrine and Worship, so for Discipline and Government. Oh let it be the joint desire and endeavour of us,
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Now this is one thing (amongst many) which God hath promised to his people, to his Churches under the Gospell (a branch of the New-covenant) that he will give them one heart, and one way.
Now this is one thing (among many) which God hath promised to his people, to his Churches under the Gospel (a branch of the New-covenant) that he will give them one heart, and one Way.
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Certainly both these will God doe for his Church, and that not only in the triumphant state of it in Heaven (where there is and ever shall be a perfect Ʋnity and a perfect Ʋniformity. No difference in Judgement, no jar in Affections; there Luther and Zwinglius agree well enough;
Certainly both these will God do for his Church, and that not only in the triumphant state of it in Heaven (where there is and ever shall be a perfect Ʋnity and a perfect Ʋniformity. No difference in Judgement, no jar in Affections; there Luther and Zwinglius agree well enough;
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no difference in worship or practice. All worship the same God after the same manner. Nothing but a perfect harmonie) but also in the militant or rather triumphant state of it upon earth. Such a state (I verily beleeve) there shall be,
no difference in worship or practice. All worship the same God After the same manner. Nothing but a perfect harmony) but also in the militant or rather triumphant state of it upon earth. Such a state (I verily believe) there shall be,
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when the Church shall triumph over her conquered enemies, G•g and Magog. And then shall there be a blessed harmony amongst the people of God themselves.
when the Church shall triumph over her conquered enemies, G•g and Magog. And then shall there be a blessed harmony among the people of God themselves.
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Then shall the wolfe dwell with the lambe, and the leopard lye downe with the kid, &c. Christians though naturally of different tempers and dispositions,
Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb, and the leopard lie down with the kid, etc. Christians though naturally of different tempers and dispositions,
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and yet are, not without some unkinde and unchristian heat cast in the faces one of another by such as professe the Name of Christ, they shall then be taken away and forgotten.
and yet Are, not without Some unkind and unchristian heat cast in the faces one of Another by such as profess the Name of christ, they shall then be taken away and forgotten.
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There shall be no more mention of those differing and distinguishing titles, whereby the severall opinions or wayes of the Churches are notified and signified unto us;
There shall be no more mention of those differing and distinguishing titles, whereby the several opinions or ways of the Churches Are notified and signified unto us;
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as of Lutheran, Calvinian, Diocesan, Presbyterian, Classicall, Congregationall, Independent, &c. Certainly there is a grave a digging for all these, wherein they shall be buried in everlasting forgetfulnesse, never to rise again, which shall be after the destruction of Antichrist. Then shall there be a sweet and heavenly consort and harmony amongst those who have overcome the beast: They shall (then) all sing (the same song) even the song of Moses,
as of Lutheran, Calvinian, Diocesan, Presbyterian, Classical, Congregational, Independent, etc. Certainly there is a grave a digging for all these, wherein they shall be buried in everlasting forgetfulness, never to rise again, which shall be After the destruction of Antichrist. Then shall there be a sweet and heavenly consort and harmony among those who have overcome the beast: They shall (then) all sing (the same song) even the song of Moses,
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which methinks all the Lords people should look at (in some measure) as Abraham is said to have done at the day of Christ, the day of his Incarnation, John 8. with desire and exultation; or as the creatures are said to look at the time when the sons of God shall be manifested (which some refer to the times I am now speaking of) with an NONLATINALPHABET,
which methinks all the lords people should look At (in Some measure) as Abraham is said to have done At the day of christ, the day of his Incarnation, John 8. with desire and exultation; or as the creatures Are said to look At the time when the Sons of God shall be manifested (which Some refer to the times I am now speaking of) with an,
an earnest expectation and looking out for, earnestly desiring and longing to see what we beleeve; that (if it be the will of God) we may yet reap some of the first fruits of the accomplishment of this promise even in our dayes.
an earnest expectation and looking out for, earnestly desiring and longing to see what we believe; that (if it be the will of God) we may yet reap Some of the First fruits of the accomplishment of this promise even in our days.
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Hereunto let all of us be stirred up to contribute, as our prayers, so our joint endeavours for the effecting of this great work, this blessed unity and uniformity amongst the Churches, particularly and specially among the Churches of God in this and the neighbour Kingdoms.
Hereunto let all of us be stirred up to contribute, as our Prayers, so our joint endeavours for the effecting of this great work, this blessed unity and uniformity among the Churches, particularly and specially among the Churches of God in this and the neighbour Kingdoms.
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To which (let this be a second motive) we are bound by a speciall ingagement, viz. by the late solemne Nationall Ʋow and Covenant, wherein (amongst other things) we have promised this for one, viz. to endeavour the bringing of all the Churches in the three Kingdoms to the nearest conjunction and uniformity in Religion, confession of faith, forme of Church-Government, &c. This is our Vow, a solemn Vow, from the obligation whereof no power under Heaven can absolve and discharge us.
To which (let this be a second motive) we Are bound by a special engagement, viz. by the late solemn National Ʋow and Covenant, wherein (among other things) we have promised this for one, viz. to endeavour the bringing of all the Churches in the three Kingdoms to the nearest conjunction and uniformity in Religion, Confessi of faith, Form of Church-Government, etc. This is our Voelli, a solemn Voelli, from the obligation whereof no power under Heaven can absolve and discharge us.
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whether in this interim of time, whilest that one way is seeking out, which being most agreeable to the Rules of the Word, may be also most expedient to the present state of these Kingdoms,
whither in this interim of time, whilst that one Way is seeking out, which being most agreeable to the Rules of the Word, may be also most expedient to the present state of these Kingdoms,
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which if it passe against it (as surely if it proceed according to the evidence of Reason, it must) then take we heed not only how we joyne in such wayes,
which if it pass against it (as surely if it proceed according to the evidence of Reason, it must) then take we heed not only how we join in such ways,
2. But secondly, suppose this supposed way to be [ a ] way of God, yet doth it not thereupon follow that it should be [ the ] way of God, the way so laid out for all the Churches,
2. But secondly, suppose this supposed Way to be [ a ] Way of God, yet does it not thereupon follow that it should be [ the ] Way of God, the Way so laid out for all the Churches,
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And why may it not be so with Churches? Or why should the common Church-way be thought straiter then a private path? For my own part, I must freely professe (if it be an errour,
And why may it not be so with Churches? Or why should the Common Churchway be Thought straiter then a private path? For my own part, I must freely profess (if it be an error,
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yet it is a charitable one) I cannot but conceive and apprehend such a latitude in the way of Church-government, as that severall Churches may have severall wayes in divers circumstances differing the one from the other,
yet it is a charitable one) I cannot but conceive and apprehend such a latitude in the Way of Church-government, as that several Churches may have several ways in diverse Circumstances differing the one from the other,
and in circumstantials to those generall rules of Order, De•ency, and Edification, which oft-times in the application and use of them differ and vary according to the difference of times and places, and conditions of persons, and such other circumstances.
and in circumstantials to those general rules of Order, De•ency, and Edification, which ofttimes in the application and use of them differ and vary according to the difference of times and places, and conditions of Persons, and such other Circumstances.
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Mr. Calvin, I am sure, will bear me company, who in molding and setting up that form of government in the Church at Geneva, was far from any thoughts of binding all the Churches to follow that president, and to conform themselves to that pattern. He did not dream that that was the pattern in the mount. No, herein he professeth to leave what he took, a liberty to the Churches to mold themselves into such wayes as may be most expedient for them.
Mr. calvin, I am sure, will bear me company, who in molding and setting up that from of government in the Church At Geneva, was Far from any thoughts of binding all the Churches to follow that president, and to conform themselves to that pattern. He did not dream that that was the pattern in the mount. No, herein he Professes to leave what he took, a liberty to the Churches to mould themselves into such ways as may be most expedient for them.
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His words are not unknown, writing upon 1 Cor. 11. 2. Scimus enim unicuique Ecclesiae liberum esse, &c. We know (saith he) that there is a liberty left to every Church to set up such a forme of Policie,
His words Are not unknown, writing upon 1 Cor. 11. 2. Scimus enim unicuique Ecclesiae liberum esse, etc. We know (Says he) that there is a liberty left to every Church to Set up such a Form of Policy,
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or Government, as may be most apt and profitable for it selfe, (viz. in respect of Circumstantials.) And he alleadgeth this reason for it: Quia Dominus nibil certi praescripserit;
or Government, as may be most apt and profitable for it self, (viz. in respect of Circumstantials.) And he allegeth this reason for it: Quia Dominus Nobil certi praescripserit;
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I cannot but look upon it as a ground or occasion of an everlasting parallel never to be decided and taken up, till Elias (as the •ews say) or the Messias (as the woman of Samaria hath it) shall come, who will tell us all things.
I cannot but look upon it as a ground or occasion of an everlasting parallel never to be decided and taken up, till Elias (as the •ews say) or the Messias (as the woman of Samaria hath it) shall come, who will tell us all things.
3. But thirdly, suppose this way to be the way of God, yet I beseech you let it be enquired whether this way and manner of setting it up be the way of God or no.
3. But Thirdly, suppose this Way to be the Way of God, yet I beseech you let it be inquired whither this Way and manner of setting it up be the Way of God or no.
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At such a time, whilest authority is at work, using the best and most hopefull indeavours for the discovering and finding out what way is most agreeable to the Rules of Scripture,
At such a time, whilst Authority is At work, using the best and most hopeful endeavours for the discovering and finding out what Way is most agreeable to the Rules of Scripture,
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and most expedient for the state of the three Kingdoms, with a full purpose to set it up in a regular and orderly way in this interim for private persons to anticipate and forestall those religious intentions, by setting up a supposed way of God without,
and most expedient for the state of the three Kingdoms, with a full purpose to Set it up in a regular and orderly Way in this interim for private Persons to anticipate and forestall those religious intentions, by setting up a supposed Way of God without,
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if not against the autho•ity of the Christian Magistrate, and that to the present disquietment of the Churches peace, the indangering of her future subsistence,
if not against the autho•ity of the Christian Magistrate, and that to the present disquietment of the Churches peace, the endangering of her future subsistence,
4. The fourth maine particular in the Text (wherein I will be as briefe as possibly I may, hasting towards the conclusion of the Text) is the immediate end wherefore Paul and Silas here make delivery of these Decrees, viz. NONLATINALPHABET, to keep. They delivered them the Decrees for to keep.
4. The fourth main particular in the Text (wherein I will be as brief as possibly I may, hasting towards the conclusion of the Text) is the immediate end Wherefore Paul and Silas Here make delivery of these Decrees, viz., to keep. They Delivered them the Decrees for to keep.
Here is the generall end of all Decrees, all Laws and Constitutions, whether Divine or Humane, Politicall or Ecclesiasticall; they are all made to be kept. We have to deal with the latter, Ecclesiasticall Decrees and Constitutions, which (being such as these here in the Text, they) both may and ought to be kept.
Here is the general end of all Decrees, all Laws and Constitutions, whither Divine or Humane, Political or Ecclesiastical; they Are all made to be kept. We have to deal with the latter, Ecclesiastical Decrees and Constitutions, which (being such as these Here in the Text, they) both may and ought to be kept.
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It is that which Paul praiseth his Corinthians for, 1 Corinth. 11. Now I praise you, Brethren, that ye remember in all things (or as the Geneva readeth it according to the Originall, * all my things) and keep the Ordinances as I delivered them to you. ] The Ordim••es, NONLATINALPHABET;
It is that which Paul Praiseth his Corinthians for, 1 Corinth. 11. Now I praise you, Brothers, that you Remember in all things (or as the Geneva readeth it according to the Original, * all my things) and keep the Ordinances as I Delivered them to you. ] The Ordim••es,;
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whether by mouth, or by pen, or by hand; by mouth or word in his preaching; by pen or writing in his Epistles; by hand, as here in the Text he delivered the Decrees of the Councell with his own hand to the Churches.
whither by Mouth, or by pen, or by hand; by Mouth or word in his preaching; by pen or writing in his Epistles; by hand, as Here in the Text he Delivered the Decrees of the Council with his own hand to the Churches.
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Answ. To this it may be answered, Pauls tradictions which he delivered to the Churches, were of two sorts, dogmaticall or rituall: dogmaticall concerning faith and good works; of these speaketh the Apostle in that 2 Thes. 2. 15. Now therefore brethren stand fast,
Answer To this it may be answered, Paul's tradictions which he Delivered to the Churches, were of two sorts, dogmatical or ritual: dogmatical Concerning faith and good works; of these speaks the Apostle in that 2 Thebes 2. 15. Now Therefore brothers stand fast,
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] Rituall, concerning rites and orders, civill or religious, which againe are distinguished into two sorts, some perpetuall, others temporary, the former to be observed at all times in all places, such are those orders which he delivereth to the Church of Corinth, touching the administration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, 1 Cor. 11. 23. I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you.
] Ritual, Concerning Rites and order, civil or religious, which again Are distinguished into two sorts, Some perpetual, Others temporary, the former to be observed At all times in all places, such Are those order which he Delivereth to the Church of Corinth, touching the administration of the Sacrament of the lords Supper, 1 Cor. 11. 23. I have received of the Lord that which also I Delivered unto you.
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] The latter to be observed only for a time, such were these decrees which here in the Text he maketh delivery of to the Churches, they were ordinances to be observed but for a time, not for ever;
] The latter to be observed only for a time, such were these decrees which Here in the Text he makes delivery of to the Churches, they were ordinances to be observed but for a time, not for ever;
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for (as Calvin well observeth) Paul himself afterwards, when the ground & reason of these injunctions was ceased, he set the Churches at liberty from the observation of them,
for (as calvin well observeth) Paul himself afterwards, when the ground & reason of these injunctions was ceased, he Set the Churches At liberty from the observation of them,
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as you may see 1 Cor. 10. 25. where he giveth his Corinthians a generall licence touching meats, Whatsoever is sold in the shambles that eat, asking no question for conscience sake. ]
as you may see 1 Cor. 10. 25. where he gives his Corinthians a general licence touching Meats, Whatsoever is sold in the shambles that eat, asking no question for conscience sake. ]
Thus you see what Pauls traditions were, and in these you may see what Ecclesiasticall Decrees may be, viz. councells and constitutions both dogmaticall and rituall, concerning faith and good works, concerning rites and orders to be observed in the Churches.
Thus you see what Paul's traditions were, and in these you may see what Ecclesiastical Decrees may be, viz. Counsels and constitutions both dogmatical and ritual, Concerning faith and good works, Concerning Rites and order to be observed in the Churches.
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Dogmaticall doctrines and perpetuall orders having the Word for their expresse and cleare warrant, (as they ought to have,) they challenge an absolute obedience.
Dogmatical doctrines and perpetual order having the Word for their express and clear warrant, (as they ought to have,) they challenge an absolute Obedience.
The Question will be all about these last sort of Decrees, Rituall ordinances or orders of temporary observation, whether these, being imposed, should be kept or no.
The Question will be all about these last sort of Decrees, Ritual ordinances or order of temporary observation, whither these, being imposed, should be kept or no.
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and yet we see them here delivered to the Churches to keep; and even such were these Ordinances, these Traditions, which Paul speaketh of to his Corinthians, I praise you that you keep the Ordinances, ] viz. those rituall Ordinances, those Orders which he had prescribed them to observe in their Church-meetings, so the place is universally understood by all Expositors that I meet with:
and yet we see them Here Delivered to the Churches to keep; and even such were these Ordinances, these Traditions, which Paul speaks of to his Corinthians, I praise you that you keep the Ordinances, ] viz. those ritual Ordinances, those Order which he had prescribed them to observe in their church-meetings, so the place is universally understood by all Expositors that I meet with:
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however in some particulars they (at least some of them) affected an unapprovable and undecent singularity, viz. the men prayed and prophesied with their heads covered, whilest the women sate by with their heads and faces uncovered, unvailed,
however in Some particulars they (At least Some of them) affected an unapprovable and undecent singularity, viz. the men prayed and prophesied with their Heads covered, whilst the women sat by with their Heads and faces uncovered, Unveiled,
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yet generally they had a respect to all the orders prescribed by him, they remembred all his things, (his orders) and kept all his ordinances, and that with a speciall observance, so much the Word in the originall (as Beza notes upon it) imports, NONLATINALPHABET, i. e. summo studio observatis, they observed them very studiously,
yet generally they had a respect to all the order prescribed by him, they remembered all his things, (his order) and kept all his ordinances, and that with a special observance, so much the Word in the original (as Beza notes upon it) imports,, i. e. Summo study observatis, they observed them very studiously,
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And surely (beloved) where we meet with the like ordinances, the like Ecclesiasticall Decrees & Constitutions, commended to uswith at least a generall warrant from the Word, withall handed unto us by lawfull authority, here we ought to yield a like obedience.
And surely (Beloved) where we meet with the like ordinances, the like Ecclesiastical Decrees & Constitutions, commended to uswith At least a general warrant from the Word, withal handed unto us by lawful Authority, Here we ought to yield a like Obedience.
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So much those generall Texts being rightly understood will extort from us, submit your selves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake, 1 Pet. 2. yee must needs be subject, not only for wrath,
So much those general Texts being rightly understood will extort from us, submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake, 1 Pet. 2. ye must needs be Subject, not only for wrath,
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but for conscience sake, Rom. 13. Both which places however properly relating to civill, yet by way of parity they may also be extended to Ecclesiasticall authority, (especially when backed with civill) which now must be submitted to,
but for conscience sake, Rom. 13. Both which places however properly relating to civil, yet by Way of parity they may also be extended to Ecclesiastical Authority, (especially when backed with civil) which now must be submitted to,
the thing it self may be indifferent, and yet our obedience necessary, viz. in regard of the generall command, and therefore saith the Apostle there, NONLATINALPHABET, you must of necessity be subject.
the thing it self may be indifferent, and yet our Obedience necessary, viz. in regard of the general command, and Therefore Says the Apostle there,, you must of necessity be Subject.
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To like purpose also is that Text to the Hebrewes, (however too rigidly pressed by Romanists to inforce or countenance a blind obedience,) Heb. 13. Obey them that are over you in the Lord, (NONLATINALPHABET, Ductoribus, your Leaders, your Rulers,) And submit your selves, ] which is meant properly of Ecclesiasticall Guides and Governours, who are to be hearkened to and obeyed in what they require from God and for God.
To like purpose also is that Text to the Hebrews, (however too rigidly pressed by Romanists to enforce or countenance a blind Obedience,) Hebrew 13. Obey them that Are over you in the Lord, (, Ductoribus, your Leaders, your Rulers,) And submit your selves, ] which is meant properly of Ecclesiastical Guides and Governors, who Are to be harkened to and obeyed in what they require from God and for God.
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We know not (my brethren) how soon some Decrees of the same nature with those in the Text, may be brought unto us, agreed upon & recommended by a double Councell, the one Ecclesiasticall, the other civill. Now take we heed how we take up reosolutions aforehand,
We know not (my brothers) how soon Some Decrees of the same nature with those in the Text, may be brought unto us, agreed upon & recommended by a double Council, the one Ecclesiastical, the other civil. Now take we heed how we take up reosolutions aforehand,
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whether of opposing or not obeying. Certainly, however quiet and conscientious not obeying both may and ought to finde a very favourable and indulgent interpretation;
whither of opposing or not obeying. Certainly, however quiet and conscientious not obeying both may and ought to find a very favourable and indulgent Interpretation;
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yet presumptuous disobeying justly subjects a man to the highest of censures. Expresse for this purpose is that Judiciall Law, (which hath a great deale of Morality couched in it) Deut. 17. The man that will do presumptuously,
yet presumptuous disobeying justly subject's a man to the highest of censures. Express for this purpose is that Judicial Law, (which hath a great deal of Morality couched in it) Deuteronomy 17. The man that will do presumptuously,
what message he will send by the hands of those his servants, who have been so long a time enquiring after his pleasure, which being made known unto us, resolve (in what we may) to submit and obey.
what message he will send by the hands of those his Servants, who have been so long a time inquiring After his pleasure, which being made known unto us, resolve (in what we may) to submit and obey.
Answ. I answer, (as before) where they are like unto these, pious and profitable Ordinances, grounded upon the Word immediately or mediately, not imposed upon conscience, not enjoying any thing as necessary, not obtruding any thing as a part or meanes of worship, but what the Word hath made so:
Answer I answer, (as before) where they Are like unto these, pious and profitable Ordinances, grounded upon the Word immediately or mediately, not imposed upon conscience, not enjoying any thing as necessary, not obtruding any thing as a part or means of worship, but what the Word hath made so:
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Surely, if Pauls Doctrine might be examined as it was by the Bereans, and they highly commended for it much more might these Decrees be scanned by the Churches, to whom they were brought, they being not the immediate issues of an extraordinary inspiration, as the other was, (as I have already shewn you;) and so may it,
Surely, if Paul's Doctrine might be examined as it was by the Bereans, and they highly commended for it much more might these Decrees be scanned by the Churches, to whom they were brought, they being not the immediate issues of an extraordinary inspiration, as the other was, (as I have already shown you;) and so may it,
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And by this light Christians both may and ought to judge of them, viz. judicio discretionis, (so it be done modestly and humbly) bringing them to the Touch-stone, to the Rule, the rule of the Word, and the rule of rectified and sanctified Reason, This is the old way, and it is an everlasting way. To the Law an to the Testimony,
And by this Light Christians both may and ought to judge of them, viz. Judicio discretionis, (so it be done modestly and humbly) bringing them to the Touchstone, to the Rule, the Rule of the Word, and the Rule of rectified and sanctified Reason, This is the old Way, and it is an everlasting Way. To the Law an to the Testimony,
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So much appeares (as I told you) from the event and successe of this undertaking, which is the fifth and last particular in the Text, to which I now hasten.
So much appears (as I told you) from the event and success of this undertaking, which is the fifth and last particular in the Text, to which I now hasten.
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The one of Confirmation, the other of Augmentation. Confirmation, they were established in the faith: Augmentation, they were increased in number daily. Upon these two I shall look two wayes;
The one of Confirmation, the other of Augmentation. Confirmation, they were established in the faith: Augmentation, they were increased in number daily. Upon these two I shall look two ways;
1. They were established, NONLATINALPHABET, confirmabontur, they were confirmed, setled. Setling presupposeth an unsetling. And surely such was the state of these Churches before Paul brought these Decrees unto them, they were unsetled, shaken.
1. They were established,, confirmabontur, they were confirmed, settled. Settling presupposeth an unsettling. And surely such was the state of these Churches before Paul brought these Decrees unto them, they were unsettled, shaken.
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Heale the breaches thereof, for it shaketh, Psal. 60. Both Church and State were unsetled by reason of those Civill broyles, those home-bred divisions in his Kingdome.
Heal the Breaches thereof, for it shakes, Psalm 60. Both Church and State were unsettled by reason of those Civil broils, those Homebred divisions in his Kingdom.
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Was ever State, was ever Church more unsetled then ours at this day? And whence is this? why, this have our home-bred divisions, dissensions done. To hold to the Text;
Was ever State, was ever Church more unsettled then ours At this day? And whence is this? why, this have our Homebred divisions, dissensions done. To hold to the Text;
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sleight differences, one would think, whether they should eat such or such meates, blood, things strangled, &c. yet even these had an influence upon the Churches, for the unsetling of them.
sleight differences, one would think, whither they should eat such or such Meats, blood, things strangled, etc. yet even these had an influence upon the Churches, for the unsettling of them.
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So long as these continue, and break forth, there is little hope of the Churches establishment, which is a thing that all the Lords people ought seriously both to desire and endeavour, let that be a second Observation.
So long as these continue, and break forth, there is little hope of the Churches establishment, which is a thing that all the lords people ought seriously both to desire and endeavour, let that be a second Observation.
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It is the Lords promise to his Church under the Gospel, Is. 2. repeated Mic. 4. The mountain of the Lords house shall be established in the top of the Mountains. A blessing much to be desired for all particular Churches, that they may be established, setled in a quiet and steady way, put into a solid and constant frame and temper (as the word in the Text signifieth.) Such a frame and temper I shall not need to tell you what a blessing it is in the naturall body, it is no lesse in the mysticall.
It is the lords promise to his Church under the Gospel, Is. 2. repeated Mic. 4. The mountain of the lords house shall be established in the top of the Mountains. A blessing much to be desired for all particular Churches, that they may be established, settled in a quiet and steady Way, put into a solid and constant frame and temper (as the word in the Text signifies.) Such a frame and temper I shall not need to tell you what a blessing it is in the natural body, it is no less in the mystical.
The latter depends much upon the former, Church-encrease upon Church-establishment: where Church•s are divided, distracted, unsetled, there can be nothing more prejudiciall to the gr•wth of them, and of religion in them.
The latter depends much upon the former, Church-encrease upon Church establishment: where Church•s Are divided, distracted, unsettled, there can be nothing more prejudicial to the gr•wth of them, and of Religion in them.
enjoy thine own opinion and conscience, but let it not break forth to the offence and scandall of others, much lesse to the trouble and disquietment of the Church, the settlement whereof ought to be exceeding precious in our eyes. And so let it be. Every of us seek it.
enjoy thine own opinion and conscience, but let it not break forth to the offence and scandal of Others, much less to the trouble and disquietment of the Church, the settlement whereof ought to be exceeding precious in our eyes. And so let it be. Every of us seek it.
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untill he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. Seek it by all holy endeavours, every one in our places, private persons in theirs,
until he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. Seek it by all holy endeavours, every one in our places, private Persons in theirs,
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and publike persons in theirs, all of us willingly embracing, and carefully improving what ever advantages or opportunities God shall put into any of our hands,
and public Persons in theirs, all of us willingly embracing, and carefully improving what ever advantages or opportunities God shall put into any of our hands,
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As for Externall Order indeed, it is a thing of great concernment to the Churches, without which they will never be throughly established. Thence is it the Prophet Esay puts these two together, Isa. 9. 7. To Order and to establish, speaking of the Church:
As for External Order indeed, it is a thing of great concernment to the Churches, without which they will never be thoroughly established. Thence is it the Prophet Isaiah puts these two together, Isaiah 9. 7. To Order and to establish, speaking of the Church:
The Kingdom of God (saith Calvin) which con•isteth in the doctrine and practice o Faith and Holinesse,) it is a thing of a more transcendent and excellent nature,
The Kingdom of God (Says calvin) which con•isteth in the Doctrine and practice oh Faith and Holiness,) it is a thing of a more transcendent and excellent nature,
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Reason. And great Reason they should be so, in as much as the one maketh only for the bene esse ▪ the other for the esse: the one for the well-being, the other for the being of the Church.
Reason. And great Reason they should be so, in as much as the one makes only for the bene esse ▪ the other for the esse: the one for the well-being, the other for the being of the Church.
There may be a Church, (an Ecclesiasticall Church, I, and an Integrall one too) without Order, but not without Faith, the Doctrine and Profession of the Faith, wherein lyeth the Essentiall State of a Church. Not to dwell upon it.
There may be a Church, (an Ecclesiastical Church, I, and an Integral one too) without Order, but not without Faith, the Doctrine and Profession of the Faith, wherein lies the Essential State of a Church. Not to dwell upon it.
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not preferring the hand-maid before the Mistrisse, not standing so much upon Order, as that in the mean time we should seem to neglect the faith. True it is, both are to be stood upon,
not preferring the handmaid before the Mistress, not standing so much upon Order, as that in the mean time we should seem to neglect the faith. True it is, both Are to be stood upon,
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As for the faith; we have an expresse warrant for that, That yee contend earnestly for the faith, Jud. 3. I do not finde the like for Order. However take heed,
As for the faith; we have an express warrant for that, That ye contend earnestly for the faith, Jud. 3. I do not find the like for Order. However take heed,
lest our over-eager contestations about the one, which is but the accessory, prove prejudiciall and detrimentall to the other, which is the Principall. Let our first and maine care be for the faith: so was Pauls here in the Text, he delivereth these Decrees for the regulating of the Churches in these externall observances:
lest our overeager contestations about the one, which is but the accessory, prove prejudicial and detrimental to the other, which is the Principal. Let our First and main care be for the faith: so was Paul's Here in the Text, he Delivereth these Decrees for the regulating of the Churches in these external observances:
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A pattern in speciall to the Ministers of the Gospell, shewing them what should be their maine designe in the course of their Ministery, viz. to propagate the faith, to set up the true Religion of God, true piety, and godlinesse, faith and holinesse in the hearts and lives of their people.
A pattern in special to the Ministers of the Gospel, showing them what should be their main Design in the course of their Ministry, viz. to propagate the faith, to Set up the true Religion of God, true piety, and godliness, faith and holiness in the hearts and lives of their people.
As for matters of order, having just occasion, they may and ought to deale with them, that so they may approve themselves faithfull Stewards, not detayning any part of the truth, not s•unning to declare unto their people the whole Councell of God, (as Paul saith of himself, Act. 20.) But their maine and principall worke should be the establishing of the Churches in the faith:
As for matters of order, having just occasion, they may and ought to deal with them, that so they may approve themselves faithful Stewards, not detaining any part of the truth, not s•unning to declare unto their people the Whole Council of God, (as Paul Says of himself, Act. 20.) But their main and principal work should be the establishing of the Churches in the faith:
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The best service that the Ministers of Christ can do for their Lord and Master: hereby is his name exalted, hereby is his Scepter and Kingdome advanced, hereby is he set up•n the Throne. It is a mistake, (but too common in the times) to think that the Kingdome of Christ should consist either wholly or chiefly in the Externall Politie and Government of the Church.
The best service that the Ministers of christ can do for their Lord and Master: hereby is his name exalted, hereby is his Sceptre and Kingdom advanced, hereby is he Set up•n the Throne. It is a mistake, (but too Common in the times) to think that the Kingdom of christ should consist either wholly or chiefly in the External Polity and Government of the Church.
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No. our Saviour himself, Lack. 17. teacheth the Pharisees to entertaine higher thoughts and more sublime conceptions, touching his Kingdome, telling them first, that the Kingdome of God commeth not with observation, vers.
No. our Saviour himself, Lack. 17. Teaches the Pharisees to entertain higher thoughts and more sublime conceptions, touching his Kingdom, telling them First, that the Kingdom of God comes not with observation, vers.
or (as others) it doth not consist in externall observation. Then, that it is aliquid intus, The Kingdome of God is within you, i. e. (as it is commonly expounded) in your hearts and souls, which exposition whether it be proper for that place or no, I will not now contend.
or (as Others) it does not consist in external observation. Then, that it is Aliquid intus, The Kingdom of God is within you, i. e. (as it is commonly expounded) in your hearts and Souls, which exposition whither it be proper for that place or no, I will not now contend.
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the Kingdome of God and of Christ is chiefly spirituall and inward, a Government exercised in the hearts and souls of men, where Christ setteth up his throne, his scepter, ruling there by his word and spirit, subduing rebellious lusts, bringing them under,
the Kingdom of God and of christ is chiefly spiritual and inward, a Government exercised in the hearts and Souls of men, where christ sets up his throne, his sceptre, ruling there by his word and Spirit, subduing rebellious Lustiest, bringing them under,
And so let the people look upon is, not spending all, or the chief of their time, about matters of Church-government, Discipline, studying this ▪ discoursing of nothing but this,
And so let the people look upon is, not spending all, or the chief of their time, about matters of Church-government, Discipline, studying this ▪ discoursing of nothing but this,
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nor yet so overzealously affecting this, that for want of what herein they would have, they should renounce Church-Communion, and distaste all other the Ordinances of God,
nor yet so overzealous affecting this, that for want of what herein they would have, they should renounce Church-Communion, and distaste all other the Ordinances of God,
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even those soul-saving Ordinances, wherein the Doctrine of faith is held forth with power and efficacy, Word and Sacraments. No, let your maine care (my brethren) be for the faith, the Gospell of life and salvation, that you may, established in that, growing up in that, Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, (saith St. Peter) in the speculative and experimentall knowledge of Jesus Christ.
even those Soul-saving Ordinances, wherein the Doctrine of faith is held forth with power and efficacy, Word and Sacraments. No, let your main care (my brothers) be for the faith, the Gospel of life and salvation, that you may, established in that, growing up in that, Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, (Says Saint Peter) in the speculative and experimental knowledge of jesus christ.
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that you may be (as the same Apostle exhorts) NONLATINALPHABET, steadfast in the faith, not like children, (a• St. Paul pr•sseth i• upon his Ephesians) tossed to and fro,
that you may be (as the same Apostle exhorts), steadfast in the faith, not like children, (a• Saint Paul pr•sseth i• upon his Ephesians) tossed to and from,
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Thus is it with multitudes of well meaning souls at this day, who, being unstable, ungrounded in the faith, are carried away, some with the Anabaptist, others with the Antinomian, a third with the F••ilist, &c. That it may not be so with us, labour we to be confirmed and established in the faith which we have received, growing up in it.
Thus is it with Multitudes of well meaning Souls At this day, who, being unstable, ungrounded in the faith, Are carried away, Some with the Anabaptist, Others with the Antinomian, a third with the F••ilist, etc. That it may not be so with us, labour we to be confirmed and established in the faith which we have received, growing up in it.
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Observ. This we are to do at all times, but specially then, when God affordeth us more speciall means of growth and establishment, when God (as it were) soliciteth us hereunto by the labours and endeavours of his servants.
Observation This we Are to do At all times, but specially then, when God affords us more special means of growth and establishment, when God (as it were) soliciteth us hereunto by the labours and endeavours of his Servants.
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where means of confirmation are wanting, there weaknesse and unsetlednesse are the more pardonable, rather to be pittyed then censured; but where God doth send his servants, able & faithfull instruments, who do put forth themselves in the use of all possible endeavours,
where means of confirmation Are wanting, there weakness and unsettledness Are the more pardonable, rather to be pitied then censured; but where God does send his Servants, able & faithful Instruments, who do put forth themselves in the use of all possible endeavours,
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Applic. Take this truth home to your selves, and make Application of it as you shall see occasion ▪ I shall 〈 … 〉 to the second particular, the second fruit of the Apostles ind•avo••s,
Application Take this truth home to your selves, and make Application of it as you shall see occasion ▪ I shall 〈 … 〉 to the second particular, the second fruit of the Apostles ind•avo••s,
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To hear that the number of Churches is increased ▪ But understand it rightly, viz. If this increase be by way of addition, not of division, the latter is of sad consequence.
To hear that the number of Churches is increased ▪ But understand it rightly, viz. If this increase be by Way of addition, not of division, the latter is of sad consequence.
To heare of Churches multiplyed after the same manner as the leaves and fishes in the Gospell are said to have been 〈 ◊ 〉 frangendum ▪ multiplyed by breaking, by dividing; one Church broken into many, •nd that through Schismes and Divisions, this is a sad multiplication. The Lord keep his Churches from such increases, True it is, where a Church is grown over numerous ▪ or some of the members of it are upon occasion to be transplanted ▪ in this case Ed•••r• Co••ni•m ▪ to 〈 ◊ 〉 forth a Colonie, a Congregation, one or more to plant elsewhere, (as probably it was in the Church of Jerusalem) it may be both war•antable and necessary.
To hear of Churches multiplied After the same manner as the leaves and Fish in the Gospel Are said to have been 〈 ◊ 〉 frangendum ▪ multiplied by breaking, by dividing; one Church broken into many, •nd that through Schisms and Divisions, this is a sad multiplication. The Lord keep his Churches from such increases, True it is, where a Church is grown over numerous ▪ or Some of the members of it Are upon occasion to be transplanted ▪ in this case Ed•••r• Co••ni•m ▪ to 〈 ◊ 〉 forth a Colony, a Congregation, one or more to plant elsewhere, (as probably it was in the Church of Jerusalem) it may be both war•antable and necessary.
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But to multiply Churches by breakings, by divisions, this (I say) is a sad multiplication. But having only touched this, I leave it, leave it to the Donatist and Separatist, the first and last Authors of it.
But to multiply Churches by breakings, by divisions, this (I say) is a sad multiplication. But having only touched this, I leave it, leave it to the Donatist and Separatist, the First and last Authors of it.
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So the originall carries it ▪ NONLATINALPHABET ▪ Exuberabant, (saith Beza;) Abundabant, saith the vulgar; they abounded in number, like a tree which putteth forth young shootes, and branches abundantly.
So the original carries it ▪ ▪ Exuberabant, (Says Beza;) Abundabant, Says the Vulgar; they abounded in number, like a tree which putteth forth young shoots, and branches abundantly.
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So was it with the Churches now, even as it was with the Church of Jerusalem before, the Church of the believing Jewes, to which God made daily new additions, and those (some of them) wonderfull ones, The Lord added to the Church daily such a• should be saved, Act. 2. The number of the Disciples multiplyed in Jerusalem greatly, Acts 6. So was it now with the Churches of the Gentiles: Upon Pauls comming to them they also were multiplyed and increased in number daily.
So was it with the Churches now, even as it was with the Church of Jerusalem before, the Church of the believing Jews, to which God made daily new additions, and those (Some of them) wonderful ones, The Lord added to the Church daily such a• should be saved, Act. 2. The number of the Disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, Acts 6. So was it now with the Churches of the Gentiles: Upon Paul's coming to them they also were multiplied and increased in number daily.
Observ. A good and a blessed hearing, to heare of such a m•ltiplication, such an increase. It was the first blessing which God pronounced upon mankinde, Cres•ite & 〈 ◊ 〉 Increase and multiply ▪ a barren wombe in it self is a curse, a fruitfull one a blessing; and so is it with a barren and a fruitfull Church. Where God giveth to a Church (as the Prophet threatens that he would do to Israel,) a miscarrying or barren ▪ •ombe, and dry breasts, so as there is no increase, this is a sad and omino•• judgement:
Observation A good and a blessed hearing, to hear of such a m•ltiplication, such an increase. It was the First blessing which God pronounced upon mankind, Cres•ite & 〈 ◊ 〉 Increase and multiply ▪ a barren womb in it self is a curse, a fruitful one a blessing; and so is it with a barren and a fruitful Church. Where God gives to a Church (as the Prophet threatens that he would do to Israel,) a miscarrying or barren ▪ •ombe, and dry breasts, so as there is no increase, this is a sad and omino•• judgement:
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whereas (on the other hand) to see the Churches fruitfull, like the Sheep in the Ganticles, whereof every one is said to beare twins, and none to be barren amongst them, all bringing forth children unto God, encreasing in number daily; it is one of the greatest blessings that Earth can receive from Heaven.
whereas (on the other hand) to see the Churches fruitful, like the Sheep in the Ganticles, whereof every one is said to bear twins, and none to be barren among them, all bringing forth children unto God, increasing in number daily; it is one of the greatest blessings that Earth can receive from Heaven.
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whether by our scandalls or divisions; both which oft times cause the Churches wombe to miscarry, by bringing an evill report upon the good waies of God, discouraging others from adventuring upon them, who, it may be, had some eye towards them.
whither by our scandals or divisions; both which oft times cause the Churches womb to miscarry, by bringing an evil report upon the good ways of God, discouraging Others from adventuring upon them, who, it may be, had Some eye towards them.
Taking heed of this, of being any waies accessary to the Churches barrennesse, do what we may to further her increase, every one in our places, Minister• in their places endeavouring as spirituall fathers to beget sons and d•ughters unto God, by the incorruptible seed of the Word, that so we may every of us be able to say at that great day,
Taking heed of this, of being any ways accessary to the Churches Barrenness, do what we may to further her increase, every one in our places, Minister• in their places endeavouring as spiritual Father's to beget Sons and d•ughters unto God, by the incorruptible seed of the Word, that so we may every of us be able to say At that great day,
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Magistrates in their places, shewing themselves nursing fathers and nursing mothers to the Church, so as upon their k••es the Churches may beare children, (as Rachel once said of her self and her maid Bilhah, Gen. 30.) Parents and Masters of families in their places, endeavouring to bring up their children and servants in the knowledge and feare of God, that so they may be true living members of the Church, not only like wooden legs or armes tyed on to the body, having only an outward visible communion with the Church,
Magistrates in their places, showing themselves nursing Father's and nursing mother's to the Church, so as upon their k••es the Churches may bear children, (as Rachel once said of her self and her maid Bilhah, Gen. 30.) Parents and Masters of families in their places, endeavouring to bring up their children and Servants in the knowledge and Fear of God, that so they may be true living members of the Church, not only like wooden legs or arms tied on to the body, having only an outward visible communion with the Church,
but like naturall members, they may be knit both to the head and body by joints and ligaments, so as the Church may be increased with the increase of God. Private persons in their places, not only joyning themselves to the true Churches of God,
but like natural members, they may be knit both to the head and body by Joints and ligaments, so as the Church may be increased with the increase of God. Private Persons in their places, not only joining themselves to the true Churches of God,
bnt endeavouring what in them lyeth, to winne and gain others, specially by their holy and exemplary conversation and demeanour, Let your light so shine before men, that they seeing your good works, may glorifie your heavenly father.
but endeavouring what in them lies, to win and gain Others, specially by their holy and exemplary Conversation and demeanour, Let your Light so shine before men, that they seeing your good works, may Glorify your heavenly father.
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to which purpose there is scarce any one means more effectually availeable, then for Christians to thrive and growe in grace. So much Master Calvin collects out of the Text from the connexion of these two together;
to which purpose there is scarce any one means more effectually available, then for Christians to thrive and grow in grace. So much Master calvin Collects out of the Text from the connexion of these two together;
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or the like trees, which being once throughly rooted themselves, they put forth many imps and young shootes from their roots ▪ So was it here in these Churches.
or the like trees, which being once thoroughly rooted themselves, they put forth many imps and young shoots from their roots ▪ So was it Here in these Churches.
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the Churches were daily increased in number ▪ A• s• propagi•e fides latius ad alios serperet, (saith my Author) As if their faith being spread abroad had been a means to propagate itself unto others ▪ so it often commeth to passe.
the Churches were daily increased in number ▪ A• s• propagi•e fides Latius and Alioth serperet, (Says my Author) As if their faith being spread abroad had been a means to propagate itself unto Others ▪ so it often comes to pass.
and cons•ientious in practice ▪ it is a most effectuall incitement to provoke, to draw, to win others ▪ and in this way let all private Christians be active and forward, that so they may do what in them lyeth, to help forward this blessed Augmentation and Increase of the Churches.
and cons•ientious in practice ▪ it is a most effectual incitement to provoke, to draw, to win Others ▪ and in this Way let all private Christians be active and forward, that so they may do what in them lies, to help forward this blessed Augmentation and Increase of the Churches.
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It remaines now that we put them together, considering them joyntly and relatively, as they stand in joint reference to that first particle in the Text. [ So ] were the Churches established;
It remains now that we put them together, considering them jointly and relatively, as they stand in joint Referente to that First particle in the Text. [ So ] were the Churches established;
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So ] What, meerly by the delivery of these Decrees? Was this the proper and immediate cause of the Churches confirmation and multiplication? Answ. Not so:
So ] What, merely by the delivery of these Decrees? Was this the proper and immediate cause of the Churches confirmation and multiplication? Answer Not so:
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The Decrees here delivered were not matters of Faith, but of Order, and consequently not apt to produce such noble effects as these were, to work such an establishment, such an increase, being but Decrees touching meates. Now (as the Apostle saith) The heart must be established with grace, not with meates:
The Decrees Here Delivered were not matters of Faith, but of Order, and consequently not apt to produce such noble effects as these were, to work such an establishment, such an increase, being but Decrees touching Meats. Now (as the Apostle Says) The heart must be established with grace, not with Meats:
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The Churches being distempered, and out of course by reason of some jarres and differences, which (no question) much obstructed and hindred the course of the Gospel, the Apostle by applying and ministring of this Soveraign Remedy, a Recipe of Synodicall Decrees, he put them into such a temper,
The Churches being distempered, and out of course by reason of Some jars and differences, which (no question) much obstructed and hindered the course of the Gospel, the Apostle by applying and ministering of this Sovereign Remedy, a Recipe of Synodical Decrees, he put them into such a temper,
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as that his Ministery might take place with them, both for their confirmation and increase. And of such use Ecclesiasticall Decrees may be, and often are;
as that his Ministry might take place with them, both for their confirmation and increase. And of such use Ecclesiastical Decrees may be, and often Are;
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How is the course of the Gospel at the present impedited, and interrupted by these sad divisions which are broke in amongst us? O that wee might but have the like proofe of the former, of the Soveraign vertue of this Church-Remedy, for the healing of these breaches, and the composing of these differences, as the Churches here had!
How is the course of the Gospel At the present impedited, and interrupted by these sad divisions which Are broke in among us? O that we might but have the like proof of the former, of the Sovereign virtue of this Church-Remedy, for the healing of these Breaches, and the composing of these differences, as the Churches Here had!
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Then might we hope and expect the like successe, that the Churches amongst us also should be established and increased. Otherwise it is but in vaine to flatter our selves.
Then might we hope and expect the like success, that the Churches among us also should be established and increased. Otherwise it is but in vain to flatter our selves.
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Where a Colledge of Physitians cannot master a disease, it is commonly accounted desperate. And therefore take we heed how we sleight, much more oppose this way.
Where a College of Physicians cannot master a disease, it is commonly accounted desperate. And Therefore take we heed how we sleight, much more oppose this Way.
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In other matters I presume we would not be unwilling to be ordered by counsell, especially by the counsell of a Councell. (In the multitude of Counsellors there is safety:) As in Military affaires by a Councell of warre; in Maritime occasions by a Councell of Sea-men; in a Law case by a Bench of Lawyers; in a case of sicknesse by a Colledge of Physitians. And why then shall we so farre leane unto our own understandings in matters of Ecclesiasticall concernment, (matters of Order) as not to hearken to the consultations and determinations of a Religious and judicious Assembly? Of all wayes (for my owne part) I must professe, I know none so likely to heale our breaches, to compose our differences as this,
In other matters I presume we would not be unwilling to be ordered by counsel, especially by the counsel of a Council. (In the multitude of Counsellors there is safety:) As in Military affairs by a Council of war; in Maritime occasions by a Council of Seamen; in a Law case by a Bench of Lawyers; in a case of sickness by a College of Physicians. And why then shall we so Far lean unto our own understandings in matters of Ecclesiastical concernment, (matters of Order) as not to harken to the Consultations and determinations of a Religious and judicious Assembly? Of all ways (for my own part) I must profess, I know none so likely to heal our Breaches, to compose our differences as this,
and consequently to procure the Churches establishment. Without Counsell purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of Counsellours they are established (saith the wise man.) Thus were the Churches established here, viz. by the counsell of a C•••cell. This was the Apostolicall way for the setling, establishing of unsetled, divided, distracted Churches.
and consequently to procure the Churches establishment. Without Counsel Purposes Are disappointed, but in the multitude of Counsellors they Are established (Says the wise man.) Thus were the Churches established Here, viz. by the counsel of a C•••cell. This was the Apostolical Way for the settling, establishing of unsettled, divided, distracted Churches.
What were this but (as it is said of Adultery) peccatum contra remedium, 〈 … 〉 against the Remedy? And let me adde, the marst office that can possibly bee done to the Church.
What were this but (as it is said of Adultery) peccatum contra remedium, 〈 … 〉 against the Remedy? And let me add, the marst office that can possibly be done to the Church.
and take it home with you) surely then all other opposite and contrary wayes must needs be distractive and destructive, tending to nothing but unsettlement and confusion.
and take it home with you) surely then all other opposite and contrary ways must needs be distractive and destructive, tending to nothing but unsettlement and confusion.
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A 〈 ◊ 〉 which I might make a further improvement of, by giving 〈 … 〉 a just charge against all those who indeavour what they can, in open or secret wayes, to obstruct this way, by ca•ting in need•esse and groundles doubts and scruples into it,
A 〈 ◊ 〉 which I might make a further improvement of, by giving 〈 … 〉 a just charge against all those who endeavour what they can, in open or secret ways, to obstruct this Way, by ca•ting in need•esse and groundless doubts and scruples into it,
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so to prejudicate them against the results not onely of the present, but of all future Councels and Assemblies of this na••re, (though never so regular) that whatever advices shall be propounded by them, be they never so wholsome, never so safe, never so soveraigne, never so sacred, yet they shall be rejected eo nomine, because they come through their hands.
so to prejudicate them against the results not only of the present, but of all future Counsels and Assemblies of this na••re, (though never so regular) that whatever advices shall be propounded by them, be they never so wholesome, never so safe, never so sovereign, never so sacred, yet they shall be rejected eo nomine, Because they come through their hands.
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Which, what is it, but (as I said before) as if one should assay to loath a sick man of the medicine which should save his life, onely because it is prescribed by such a Physitian, or prepared by such an Apothecary? But my ayme hitherto hath been rather to informe you, then to inveigh against others.
Which, what is it, but (as I said before) as if one should assay to loath a sick man of the medicine which should save his life, only Because it is prescribed by such a physician, or prepared by such an Apothecary? But my aim hitherto hath been rather to inform you, then to inveigh against Others.
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And therefore having now done what I projected and propounded when I first took the Text in hand, I shall commend it and you unto the God of all grace, who is of power to make you perfect, establish, strengthens settle you;
And Therefore having now done what I projected and propounded when I First took the Text in hand, I shall commend it and you unto the God of all grace, who is of power to make you perfect, establish, strengthens settle you;
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Sciamus hic fo•m•n & ordinem in. ••gendis Synodis divinitus praescrib, Calv. in Acts ▪ 15. •. Concilio•um quis sit usus & legitima forma, Are• in Act. cap. 15 ▪ in Analys. Act. 15. 6. Calv. ibid.
Sciamus hic fo•m•n & ordinem in. ••gendis Synodis Divinely praescrib, Calvin in Acts ▪ 15. •. Concilio•um quis sit usus & Legitimate forma, Are• in Act. cap. 15 ▪ in Analysis. Act. 15. 6. Calvin Ibid.
M. Rutherford• due right of Presbytery. pag. 365, 366. Multitudinis nomine intell•ge, non totam Ecclesiam, sed tot•m ▪ Apostolor•m, & Seniorum coetum. Beza ad Loc. Similiter Piscator. Schol. 161. Iun. Animad. in Bell. Cont. 4. de Concil. c. 15. Sect. 19.
M. Rutherford• due right of Presbytery. page. 365, 366. Multitudinis nomine intell•ge, non Whole Church, sed tot•m ▪ Apostolor•m, & Seniorum Coetum. Beza and Loc. Similiter Piscator. Schol. 161. June Animad. in Bell. Cont. 4. the Council. c. 15. Sect. 19.
Fieri quidem potest, ut co•am plebe habita fuerit disputatio, sed ne ad t•actandam causam •ulgus prom•scue fuisse admissum quisp•am puta•e•. Cal. in c. 5. v. 6. Object.
Fieri quidem potest, ut co•am plebe Habita fuerit disputatio, sed ne ad t•actandam Causam •ulgus prom•scue Fuisse admissum quisp•am puta•e•. Cal. in c. 5. v. 6. Object.
Answ. Ap•st•li & •e•iores ••at•es. v. l. Vers. 22. P•ophetae, •um Propriè, tum Metaphori•e. Corn. a Lap. Prophe•• at Ant•och. Rutherfords Due Right. p. 400. Doctores •n ••clesia 〈 ◊ 〉 m••a•a. Beza ad •oc. vid. Act. 15. 33.
Answer Ap•st•li & •e•iores ••at•es. v. l. Vers. 22. P•ophetae, •um Propriè, tum Metaphori•e. Corn. a Lap. Prophe•• At Ant•och. Rutherfords Due Right. p. 400. Doctors •n ••clesia 〈 ◊ 〉 m••a•a. Beza ad •oc. vid. Act. 15. 33.
Impe at•res •rebr• adfue•••t, nec •ol•m praesente serant, verum etium rebus jam con•l•sis •am Episcopi• subscripse unt. P. Mart. Loc. Com in •. 49. 23.
Imp at•res •rebr• adfue•••t, nec •ol•m present serant, verum etium rebus jam con•l•sis •am Episcopi• subscripse unt. P. Mart. Loc. Come in •. 49. 23.
Gal. 3. 8. Heb. 9. 7. The Holy Ghost ••there set down, for that Christ had not taught this, but th• Councell uttered them grounded on the Law, in Cartwright ex Oecumenio ad 〈 … 〉.
Gal. 3. 8. Hebrew 9. 7. The Holy Ghost ••there Set down, for that christ had not taught this, but th• Council uttered them grounded on the Law, in Cartwright ex Ecumenio ad 〈 … 〉.
Lorin ad loc. M. Ca•twright ibid. This Councel hath not given this form of speech here used to all other Councels, how lawfully soever called and confirmed, except their determination may be warranted as this was, by the Holy Scriptures. D. Fulk Annot. in loc.
Lorin ad loc. M. Ca•twright Ibid. This Council hath not given this from of speech Here used to all other Counsels, how lawfully soever called and confirmed, except their determination may be warranted as this was, by the Holy Scriptures. D. Fulk Annot in loc.
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Conscii. nobls ▪ sumus invicem post. Ni•eni conventus Synodum, nihil a••ud quàm fidem scribi: dum in verbis pugna est, dum de novitatibus quaestio est, dum de ambiguis •ccasio est, dum de autho•ibus ▪ querela est, dum de studiis certamen est, d•m in consensu difficultas est, dum alter alteri Anathema esse c•pit, propè jam •emo Christiest. H•lar. ad Constant. Imperat. H• Nicenam Synodum secutae sunt tempestates, non Synodi quidem, sed hominum improborum vitio. Whitaker contra Duraeum de Conciliis ▪ Inge•nuit t•tus Orbis, & Arrianum se esse miratus est. Hieron. adversus Lucifer.
Conscii. Nobles ▪ sumus invicem post. Ni•eni conventus Synodum, nihil a••ud quàm fidem scribi: dum in verbis pugna est, dum de novitatibus Question est, dum de ambiguis •ccasio est, dum de autho•ibus ▪ querela est, dum de studiis certamen est, d•m in consensu Difficulty est, dum alter Alteri Anathema esse c•pit, propè jam •emo Christiest. H•lar. ad Constant. Implead H• Nicenam Synodum secutae sunt tempestates, non Synodi quidem, sed hominum improborum vitio. Whitaker contra Duraeum de Councils ▪ Inge•nuit t•tus Orbis, & Arianism se esse Miratus est. Hieron. Adversus Lucifer.
Scimus enim unicuique Ecclesiae libe•um ▪ esse politiae formam instituere sibi aptam, & utilem; Quia Dominus nihil certi praescripse•it. Calv. in 1 Cor. 11. 2.
Scimus enim unicuique Ecclesiae libe•um ▪ esse politiae formam instituere sibi aptam, & utilem; Quia Dominus nihil certi praescripse•it. Calvin in 1 Cor. 11. 2.
Traditiones ad Ordinem et Pol•tiam pertinentes. Cal ▪ Quae ad NONLATINALPHABET exter•an•, e• decorum in caet. bus Ecclesiasticis observandum spectarunt. Bez. S•lait. Par. ad Loc.
Traditions ad Ordinem et Pol•tiam pertinentes. Cal ▪ Quae ad exter•an•, e• decorum in caet. bus Ecclesiasticis observandum spectarunt. Bez S•lait. Par. and Loc.
