A plot for the good of posterity. Communicated in a sermon to the Honorable House of Commons for the sanctifying of the monthly fast. March 25. 1646. / By Francis Cheynell.
and his houshold after him, and they shall keepe the way of Jehovah to doe Justice and Judgement, that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
and his household After him, and they shall keep the Way of Jehovah to do justice and Judgement, that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
If you looke upon the Forme, the Rationall Particle For points backward, and shewes you that the Words containe a Reason why God did acquaint Abraham with his Intention concerning Sodom: Abraham had the honor to be taken into Covenant with the God of Heaven, nay to be stiled the Friend of God: and God deales with him as a friend, he communicates certain secrets, Arcana Imperii to him,
If you look upon the Form, the Rational Particle For points backward, and shows you that the Words contain a Reason why God did acquaint Abraham with his Intention Concerning Sodom: Abraham had the honour to be taken into Covenant with the God of Heaven, nay to be styled the Friend of God: and God deals with him as a friend, he communicates certain secrets, Arcana Imperii to him,
& makes him in some particulars of his Privy-Councell; for he imparts to him his great Designe (upon wicked Sodom ) in a kinde of familiar and loving way.
& makes him in Some particulars of his Privy-Councell; for he imparts to him his great Design (upon wicked Sodom) in a kind of familiar and loving Way.
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What saith God, shall I conceale this Secret from my Friend Abraham, blessed Abraham, in whose Seed all the Nations of the Earth shall be blessed? I know him,
What Says God, shall I conceal this Secret from my Friend Abraham, blessed Abraham, in whose Seed all the nations of the Earth shall be blessed? I know him,
First, for the present, God beares witnesse to the integrity of Abraham, I know him saith the Lord, I know his judgement, I know his heart, I am well acquainted with the frame of his spirit, the inclination of his will,
First, for the present, God bears witness to the integrity of Abraham, I know him Says the Lord, I know his judgement, I know his heart, I am well acquainted with the frame of his Spirit, the inclination of his will,
he would endeavour to bring all that were under his Command, to be at Gods Command. Secondly, VVhat God would doe for Abraham, namely Fulfill his Promise, Keepe his Word.
he would endeavour to bring all that were under his Command, to be At God's Command. Secondly, What God would do for Abraham, namely Fulfil his Promise, Keep his Word.
and therefore these Knowne men are fitly termed Chosen men. I know whom I have chosen ▪ saith our Saviour, John 17. 18. God makes choise of some men for State Service, and some for Church-Service:
and Therefore these Known men Are fitly termed Chosen men. I know whom I have chosen ▪ Says our Saviour, John 17. 18. God makes choice of Some men for State Service, and Some for Church-Service:
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and God doth communicate different Secrets to severall men answerable to those severall Services for which he hath chosen them. 1. To his Servants the Prophets he did reveale Prophesies, foretell the ruine of Monarchies and States, such secrets were proper for them, Amos 3. 7. ▪ 2. Our Lord and Saviour did reveale Doctrinall Secrets to his Disciples, such Gospell-Secrets as they were to communicate to the Church of Christ.
and God does communicate different Secrets to several men answerable to those several Services for which he hath chosen them. 1. To his Servants the prophets he did reveal prophecies, foretell the ruin of Monarchies and States, such secrets were proper for them, Amos 3. 7. ▪ 2. Our Lord and Saviour did reveal Doctrinal Secrets to his Disciples, such Gospell-Secrets as they were to communicate to the Church of christ.
I have not shunned saith Saint Paul to declare unto you all the Counsell of God, Acts 20. 27: 3. God doth impart Secrets of State to men of Publique Spirits:
I have not shunned Says Saint Paul to declare unto you all the Counsel of God, Acts 20. 27: 3. God does impart Secrets of State to men of Public Spirits:
and we have had such admirable experiments of Gods mercy in this kind within these five years last past, that our posterity will scarce beleeve what we have seene. 4 ▪ God doth impart Mysterious Secrets to his chosen people whom he hath fore-knowne:
and we have had such admirable experiments of God's mercy in this kind within these five Years last passed, that our posterity will scarce believe what we have seen. 4 ▪ God does impart Mysterious Secrets to his chosen people whom he hath foreknown:
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Some Secrets are communicated to them ▪ to make them his friends, and other Secrets are imparted to them after they are his friends, because they are his friends, his Saints, his Heires, that they may thereby know themselves to be the Elect of God, which is a Secret indeed.
some Secrets Are communicated to them ▪ to make them his Friends, and other Secrets Are imparted to them After they Are his Friends, Because they Are his Friends, his Saints, his Heirs, that they may thereby know themselves to be the Elect of God, which is a Secret indeed.
and fall in love with him, and holinesse, are Convincing Secrets, Humbling Secrets, and both being set home by the Spirit are Converting Secrets: for men doe discourse and act according to that Habit of Principles, which is ingrafted in them,
and fallen in love with him, and holiness, Are Convincing Secrets, Humbling Secrets, and both being Set home by the Spirit Are Converting Secrets: for men do discourse and act according to that Habit of Principles, which is ingrafted in them,
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for whilest we are in our naturall estate, we have •igh thoughts of our selves, and base thoughts of Grace and holinesse, nay meane thoughts of God and Christ.
for whilst we Are in our natural estate, we have •igh thoughts of our selves, and base thoughts of Grace and holiness, nay mean thoughts of God and christ.
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but the truth is, You are fooles and weakelings, you are slaves and beggars ▪ prisoners, guilty, filthy, miserable, abominable, corrupted ▪ cursed, and almost damned:
but the truth is, You Are Fools and Weaklings, you Are slaves and beggars ▪ Prisoners, guilty, filthy, miserable, abominable, corrupted ▪ cursed, and almost damned:
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for a debt of ten thousand thousand talents, my millions of millions, and over and above of high treason against all the three blessed Persons of the holy Trinity;
for a debt of ten thousand thousand Talents, my millions of millions, and over and above of high treason against all the three blessed Persons of the holy Trinity;
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The Spirit doth convince you that you are in a state of sinne because you are in a state of unbeleife, John 16. 8 ▪ 9. The Spirit doth reprove, the word signifies, Convince the whole world of unregenerate men, Of sinne because they beleeve not in Christ.
The Spirit does convince you that you Are in a state of sin Because you Are in a state of unbelief, John 16. 8 ▪ 9. The Spirit does reprove, the word signifies, Convince the Whole world of unregenerate men, Of sin Because they believe not in christ.
how dare you goe to sleepe in that estate? I tell you in the Name of Jehovah, that That man who d•th not onely commit an act of sinne against knowledge,
how Dare you go to sleep in that estate? I tell you in the Name of Jehovah, that That man who d•th not only commit an act of sin against knowledge,
Thou that hast meane thoughts of God, consider thy dependance upon God, and Gods absolute Independency, his Infinite Excellency, the Soveraignty of his Overruling Providence,
Thou that hast mean thoughts of God, Consider thy dependence upon God, and God's absolute Independency, his Infinite Excellency, the Sovereignty of his Overruling Providence,
as well as the Supremacy of his Almighty Power, thinke of his satiating All-sufficiency, and Flesh confounding Majesty, that thou mayest learne to abase thy selfe before this great Jehovah the God of Glory;
as well as the Supremacy of his Almighty Power, think of his satiating All-sufficiency, and Flesh confounding Majesty, that thou Mayest Learn to abase thy self before this great Jehovah the God of Glory;
Now let me speake, and speake freely to thee, whilest thou hast these vigorous impressions of Gods Excellency upon thy spirit, This God of Heaven, this Lord of Glory is a Professed Enemy to all those who resolve to continue in a State or course of sinne:
Now let me speak, and speak freely to thee, whilst thou hast these vigorous impressions of God's Excellency upon thy Spirit, This God of Heaven, this Lord of Glory is a Professed Enemy to all those who resolve to continue in a State or course of sin:
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Doth not thy soule tremble at such a thought? Thy sinnes which thou lookest on as trifles, are so many injuries, nay affronts offered to this Almighty God:
Does not thy soul tremble At such a Thought? Thy Sins which thou Lookest on as trifles, Are so many injuries, nay affronts offered to this Almighty God:
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thou hast abused him to his face, and if this offended Majesty should refuse to be reconciled unto thee, thou wilt for certaine die and perish to all eternity;
thou hast abused him to his face, and if this offended Majesty should refuse to be reconciled unto thee, thou wilt for certain die and perish to all eternity;
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Tell me, how doe these Secrets worke upon thee? art thou willing to take a pardon upon faire and honourable termes? wouldest thou doe any thing, suffer any thing, forgoe any thing, that thou mightest be at peace with this mighty God? Dost thou desire Direction from God, Reconciliation and Communion with him? Why then I have some Encouraging Secrets to impart unto thee.
Tell me, how do these Secrets work upon thee? art thou willing to take a pardon upon fair and honourable terms? Wouldst thou do any thing, suffer any thing, forgo any thing, that thou Mightest be At peace with this mighty God? Dost thou desire Direction from God, Reconciliation and Communion with him? Why then I have Some Encouraging Secrets to impart unto thee.
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I see mercy enough in God, merit enough in Christ, holinesse enough in the Spirit of holinesse to perswade me to runne to God for grace as well as mercy,
I see mercy enough in God, merit enough in christ, holiness enough in the Spirit of holiness to persuade me to run to God for grace as well as mercy,
and Christ will give thee such liberall entertainement, and hearty welcome, that thou wilt prize and love Christ for himselfe, and for his holinesse, and all his excellencies as well as benefits:
and christ will give thee such liberal entertainment, and hearty welcome, that thou wilt prize and love christ for himself, and for his holiness, and all his excellencies as well as benefits:
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and the more thou dost cleave to him by faith, the faster wilt thou adhere to him by love; and the more thou dost love Christ, the more wilt thou hate sin, abhorre thy self for •inne,
and the more thou dost cleave to him by faith, the faster wilt thou adhere to him by love; and the more thou dost love christ, the more wilt thou hate since, abhor thy self for •inne,
and love him, and runne to him for grace and mercy, and draw new vertue and fresh supplies from him, that thou mayest every way expresse thy love unto him ▪ And beleeve it, there will be no love lost between thee and Christ:
and love him, and run to him for grace and mercy, and draw new virtue and fresh supplies from him, that thou Mayest every Way express thy love unto him ▪ And believe it, there will be no love lost between thee and christ:
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thou shalt be delighted with his presence, satisfied with his love, and acquainted with those other Secrets, which God imparts to men after they are made Saints and freinds;
thou shalt be delighted with his presence, satisfied with his love, and acquainted with those other Secrets, which God imparts to men After they Are made Saints and Friends;
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Not onely the wisedome of God hid in a Mystery of faith and godlinesse, but the deepe things of God, the Secrets of the Spirit of Adoption, those Love-Secrets which Christ imparts to us when he comes in to suppe with us,
Not only the Wisdom of God hid in a Mystery of faith and godliness, but the deep things of God, the Secrets of the Spirit of Adoption, those Love-Secrets which christ imparts to us when he comes in to sup with us,
And when Christ doth thus feast you with his love, you will the• demonstrate your Spouse-like love to Jesus Christ, you will be able to say that you love Christ for 〈 … 〉 for what you have from him,
And when christ does thus feast you with his love, you will the• demonstrate your Spouse-like love to jesus christ, you will be able to say that you love christ for 〈 … 〉 for what you have from him,
When God doth bestow these love•tokens, and impart these Love-Secrets to his elect, by a Spirit of Revelation, Regeneration, Adoption, and hath taugh• 〈 … 〉 to know him, love him,
When God does bestow these love•tokens, and impart these Love-Secrets to his elect, by a Spirit of Revelation, Regeneration, Adoption, and hath taugh• 〈 … 〉 to know him, love him,
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Abraham was not to repeate it as a story, but as a Sermon to his Posterity, that they might behold the Majesty of Jehovah, in this great example of Divine vengeance,
Abraham was not to repeat it as a story, but as a Sermon to his Posterity, that they might behold the Majesty of Jehovah, in this great Exampl of Divine vengeance,
That the sin-revenging Justice of God might be magnified, and Posterity deterred from the sinnes of Sodom, Pride, fulnesse of bread, abundance of Idlenesse, unnaturall lust,
That the Sin revenging justice of God might be magnified, and Posterity deterred from the Sins of Sodom, Pride, fullness of bred, abundance of Idleness, unnatural lust,
for God had given that Land to Abraham, Lot had made choise of Sodom, and Abrahams Portion bordered upon Lots, and therefore Abraham would have beene exceedingly staggered at the Overthrow of Sodom, if God had not acquainted him with this Secret before hand:
for God had given that Land to Abraham, Lot had made choice of Sodom, and Abrahams Portion bordered upon Lots, and Therefore Abraham would have been exceedingly staggered At the Overthrow of Sodom, if God had not acquainted him with this Secret before hand:
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this Secret is not secular, which takes off the heart from all secular accommodations, and teaches men to choose their seate or dwelling, not for secular advantages, but for Spirituall Accommodations.
this Secret is not secular, which Takes off the heart from all secular accommodations, and Teaches men to choose their seat or Dwelling, not for secular advantages, but for Spiritual Accommodations.
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and how a man may be brought to lay hold upon the Covenant, because when God (speaking of Abraham ) saith ▪ I know him, the meaning is, I approve him as a man in Covenant with me:
and how a man may be brought to lay hold upon the Covenant, Because when God (speaking of Abraham) Says ▪ I know him, the meaning is, I approve him as a man in Covenant with me:
when Hypocrites and Apostates, scandalous and impenitent persons, who lived and died in sinne, appeare at that terrible day of accounts, Christ will protest unto them, that he never knew them:
when Hypocrites and Apostates, scandalous and impenitent Persons, who lived and died in sin, appear At that terrible day of accounts, christ will protest unto them, that he never knew them:
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I shall not here launch into the deepe, and discourse of Scientia simplicis intelligentiae, scientia visionis, nor trouble you with the confutation of that Jesuiticall,
I shall not Here launch into the deep, and discourse of Scientia Simplicio intelligentiae, scientia visionis, nor trouble you with the confutation of that Jesuitical,
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nay Arian Semipelagian invention of Scientia Media: nor will I wrangle with Pererius about Abrahams foreseene merits, which in his conceite moved God to make,
nay Arian Semipelagian invention of Scientia Media: nor will I wrangle with Pererius about Abrahams foreseen merits, which in his conceit moved God to make,
for nothing can passe out of the ranke of things meerely possible, into the ranke and order of things Future before some Act or Decree of Gods Will hath passed for its Futurition.
for nothing can pass out of the rank of things merely possible, into the rank and order of things Future before Some Act or decree of God's Will hath passed for its Futurition.
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A thing must be Future, before God can know it to be future, and therefore the futurition of a thing is not knowable, no not in Signo Rationis, before God hath passed a decree for its futurition:
A thing must be Future, before God can know it to be future, and Therefore the futurition of a thing is not knowable, no not in Sign Rationis, before God hath passed a Decree for its futurition:
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We must speake Scripture reason, God sets his love upon us, because he loves us, Deut. 7. 7, 8. And out of free grace and undeserved love decrees to make us holy,
We must speak Scripture reason, God sets his love upon us, Because he loves us, Deuteronomy 7. 7, 8. And out of free grace and undeserved love decrees to make us holy,
The Knowledge then in the text being a Knowledge of Approbation, supposes the free grace, undeserved love, Immutable and Effectuall Decree of God, which is the fountaine of grace and glory.
The Knowledge then in the text being a Knowledge of Approbation, supposes the free grace, undeserved love, Immutable and Effectual decree of God, which is the fountain of grace and glory.
the Broade-Seale is stamped upon them, In the next words, And let every one that names the Name of Christ, depart from iniquity, 2 Tim. 2. 19. The Lord doth bring all that are his, not onely to name the Name of Christ, to professe his Name, call upon his Name,
the Broadseal is stamped upon them, In the next words, And let every one that names the Name of christ, depart from iniquity, 2 Tim. 2. 19. The Lord does bring all that Are his, not only to name the Name of christ, to profess his Name, call upon his Name,
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for they had beene nursed up in superstition and Idolatry, as Abraham was, and might have pretended that they were not satisfied in point of conscience;
for they had been nursed up in Superstition and Idolatry, as Abraham was, and might have pretended that they were not satisfied in point of conscience;
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but Abraham knew how to distinguish betweene Phantasy, and Conscience, betweene Liberty of Conscience, and Liberty of Lust: and therefore would not allow them such a Liberty as would have enticed them into the worst kinde of Bondage.
but Abraham knew how to distinguish between Phantasy, and Conscience, between Liberty of Conscience, and Liberty of Lust: and Therefore would not allow them such a Liberty as would have enticed them into the worst kind of Bondage.
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Abraham shewed his Authority, Prudence, Love, Diligence, and Faithfulnesse, by laying a strict and speciall Command upon his Houshold for the eternall welfare of their pretious soules.
Abraham showed his authority, Prudence, Love, Diligence, and Faithfulness, by laying a strict and special Command upon his Household for the Eternal welfare of their precious Souls.
and therefore did command them to subject their hearts, wils, consciences, to the Will and Pleasure of Jehovah, the mighty God, the great Creatour, the high Possessour, and glorious Commander both of Heaven and Earth.
and Therefore did command them to Subject their hearts, wills, Consciences, to the Will and Pleasure of Jehovah, the mighty God, the great Creator, the high Possessor, and glorious Commander both of Heaven and Earth.
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Secondly, His Prudence, he laide no unnecessary burthen upon them, his Commands were not a Cabala of his owne Invention, God did first catechise Abraham, and then Abraham was the Doctor of his family, and catechised his houshold:
Secondly, His Prudence, he laid no unnecessary burden upon them, his Commands were not a Cabala of his own Invention, God did First catechise Abraham, and then Abraham was the Doctor of his family, and catechised his household:
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and therefore neither sonne nor servant could pretend Liberty of Conscience, to depart from that Rule, which Jehovah who gives Lawes to the Conscience had commanded them to set up for a Rule in their very Conscience.
and Therefore neither son nor servant could pretend Liberty of Conscience, to depart from that Rule, which Jehovah who gives Laws to the Conscience had commanded them to Set up for a Rule in their very Conscience.
No man can grant a licence, or give liberty to depart from the Rule, for that were to grant an Irregular Liberty, an Ʋnconscionable Liberty. Liberty is a Priviledge, Irregularity a Sin,
No man can grant a licence, or give liberty to depart from the Rule, for that were to grant an Irregular Liberty, an Ʋnconscionable Liberty. Liberty is a Privilege, Irregularity a since,
By way is meant the way of Faith, Worship and Obedience, Acts 18. 25, 26. Lnke 1. 6. Nay the way of inward worship as well as the parts of outward worship, Deut. 10. 12. Enoch and Noah walked with God, Gen. 5. 22. 24. Gen. 6. 9. It is not meant of obedience onely, but of Faith.
By Way is meant the Way of Faith, Worship and obedience, Acts 18. 25, 26. Lnke 1. 6. Nay the Way of inward worship as well as the parts of outward worship, Deuteronomy 10. 12. Enoch and Noah walked with God, Gen. 5. 22. 24. Gen. 6. 9. It is not meant of Obedience only, but of Faith.
I must walke in those good workes which God hath prepared that I might walke in, not in the way of the old world, the way of Cain, the way of Balam, any wicked way.
I must walk in those good works which God hath prepared that I might walk in, not in the Way of the old world, the Way of Cain, the Way of Balaam, any wicked Way.
But it is out of question that Abraham did communicate many other pretious and saving truths to his beloved family Concerning the rich mercy, and free grace of God:
But it is out of question that Abraham did communicate many other precious and Saving truths to his Beloved family Concerning the rich mercy, and free grace of God:
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Concerning salvation by faith in the promised seede: Concerning Prayer, Vowes, Sacrifices, the Covenant of Grace, and Circumcision, the Seale of the Covenant.
Concerning salvation by faith in the promised seed: Concerning Prayer, Vows, Sacrifices, the Covenant of Grace, and Circumcision, the Seal of the Covenant.
because he did not learne of his Father to doe Judgement and Justice, ver. 15. and to judge the cause of the poore and needy, ver. 16. If the greatest of men remaine unjust, they will have no blessing upon them all their life, no honour at their death.
Because he did not Learn of his Father to do Judgement and justice, ver. 15. and to judge the cause of the poor and needy, ver. 16. If the greatest of men remain unjust, they will have no blessing upon them all their life, no honour At their death.
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I shall not so much as examine whether those precepts which some say were delivered to the sonnes of Noah, were not onely pressed upon Abrahams family,
I shall not so much as examine whither those Precepts which Some say were Delivered to the Sons of Noah, were not only pressed upon Abrahams family,
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We must not expect such unwritten Revelations as were vouchsafed to Abraham, because the whole Counsell of God, his Royall Will and Pleasure doe now stand upon record as his perfect Law, full Testimony, Compleate and Supreme Testament, nothing is to be added to it, or taken from it;
We must not expect such unwritten Revelations as were vouchsafed to Abraham, Because the Whole Counsel of God, his Royal Will and Pleasure do now stand upon record as his perfect Law, full Testimony, Complete and Supreme Testament, nothing is to be added to it, or taken from it;
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A Synod is a solemne Ordinance of Jesus Christ, and I looke upon that Counsell Acts 15. not onely as a Precedent, but as a Warrant for the Examination of matters of Fact, as well as Doctrines of Faith:
A Synod is a solemn Ordinance of jesus christ, and I look upon that Counsel Acts 15. not only as a Precedent, but as a Warrant for the Examination of matters of Fact, as well as Doctrines of Faith:
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And such a determination of both, as doth not onely direct, but oblige severall Congregations to doe their duty by vertue of that Ministeriall Authority which is stamped upon such a Synod or Counsell by an Ordinance of Jesus Christ;
And such a determination of both, as does not only Direct, but oblige several Congregations to do their duty by virtue of that Ministerial authority which is stamped upon such a Synod or Counsel by an Ordinance of jesus christ;
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And yet unlesse it were in that Counsell, Acts 15. the Church did for about three hundred yeares together convince and condemne Heretiques by scripture,
And yet unless it were in that Counsel, Acts 15. the Church did for about three hundred Years together convince and condemn Heretics by scripture,
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all the power that any man can challenge in his family, as an Husband, Father, Master, is a subordinate and limited power, not an Independent or Absolute power:
all the power that any man can challenge in his family, as an Husband, Father, Master, is a subordinate and limited power, not an Independent or Absolute power:
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and it is impossible that there should be any happy Order without the highest Order, I meane a Religious Order, which sets God uppermost in the family,
and it is impossible that there should be any happy Order without the highest Order, I mean a Religious Order, which sets God uppermost in the family,
but when men seeke temporall advantages with a neglect, if not contempt of God and godlinesse, Policy is but a kinde of subtile disorder and demure foolery;
but when men seek temporal advantages with a neglect, if not contempt of God and godliness, Policy is but a kind of subtle disorder and demure foolery;
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Abraham had the promise of a blessed Seede, but Abraham was to command his children and servants to walke in the way of Jehovah, that the blessing of Jehovah might be upon them.
Abraham had the promise of a blessed Seed, but Abraham was to command his children and Servants to walk in the Way of Jehovah, that the blessing of Jehovah might be upon them.
Ob. But you will say, that in Abrahams time there was no setled Ministery, and therefore Masters of families were to catechise their children and servants;
Ob. But you will say, that in Abrahams time there was no settled Ministry, and Therefore Masters of families were to catechise their children and Servants;
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Sol. I answer, that when there was a setled Ministery under the Law, there was a speciall Command for men to teach not their sonnes onely, but their sonnes sonnes.
Sol. I answer, that when there was a settled Ministry under the Law, there was a special Command for men to teach not their Sons only, but their Sons Sons.
the living, the living he shall prayse thee, the father to the children shall make knowne thy truth, Isai. 38. 19. Parents are or may be better acquainted with the disposition, and capacity of their owne children,
the living, the living he shall praise thee, the father to the children shall make known thy truth, Isaiah 38. 19. Parents Are or may be better acquainted with the disposition, and capacity of their own children,
godly Parents catechise their children in private, that their mindes and hearts may be prepared for the receiving of those truthes which shall be taught them in the Publique Ministery:
godly Parents catechise their children in private, that their minds and hearts may be prepared for the receiving of those truths which shall be taught them in the Public Ministry:
Parents repeate Sermons in private, Ministers presse catechisticall points home in publique, and so there is a sweete correspondence betweene both for the edification and salvation of all those that are committed to their charge.
Parents repeat Sermons in private, Ministers press catechistical points home in public, and so there is a sweet correspondence between both for the edification and salvation of all those that Are committed to their charge.
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every Father then must by Christian instruction and godly example hold forth the name of Christ to his sonne, that so the name of Christ may passe from Father to sonne:
every Father then must by Christian instruction and godly Exampl hold forth the name of christ to his son, that so the name of christ may pass from Father to son:
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Bethel was a superstitious place and therefore the children no doubt had learned of their superstitious parents to revile the most powerfull Ministers of God: (for they that affect a kinde of blinde and apish devotion, are most apt to scoffe at the power of religion:
Bethel was a superstitious place and Therefore the children no doubt had learned of their superstitious Parents to revile the most powerful Ministers of God: (for they that affect a kind of blind and apish devotion, Are most apt to scoff At the power of Religion:
) The children of Bethel scoffed at Elisha, and are torne in peeces, 2 King. 2. 23, 24. But those children who had no doubt beene tolde that Christ was the Sonne of David, Math. 21. came into the Temple,
) The children of Bethel scoffed At Elisha, and Are torn in Pieces, 2 King. 2. 23, 24. But those children who had no doubt been told that christ was the Son of David, Math. 21. Come into the Temple,
and cried Hosanna to the Sonne of David; Bestow religious education upon your children, and you shall see, that when other mens children that are basely bred, scoffe at the zealous Ministers of God, your children will sing Halleluiahs in the highest to the Lord Jesus Christ.
and cried Hosanna to the Son of David; Bestow religious education upon your children, and you shall see, that when other men's children that Are basely bred, scoff At the zealous Ministers of God, your children will sing Hallelujahs in the highest to the Lord jesus christ.
First, Every man hath an houshold within himselfe, a little world, and therefore sure a great houshold within the Circuit of his inward and outward man.
First, Every man hath an household within himself, a little world, and Therefore sure a great household within the Circuit of his inward and outward man.
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He that rules his owne spirit, is a better man then he that takes or rules a City, Prov. 16. 32. If I my selfe doe not walke in the way of Jehovah, I shall never get my family into it, or keepe them in it.
He that rules his own Spirit, is a better man then he that Takes or rules a city, Curae 16. 32. If I my self do not walk in the Way of Jehovah, I shall never get my family into it, or keep them in it.
Zacheus did not endeavour to bring his family into the way of faithfull Abraham, till he himselfe became a Sonne of Abraham, Luke 19. 9. Salvation comes to our hearts,
Zacchaeus did not endeavour to bring his family into the Way of faithful Abraham, till he himself became a Son of Abraham, Lycia 19. 9. Salvation comes to our hearts,
if you will be members of Christ, you must be sonnes of Abraham: Doe not say that I perswade you to be men of an Old Testament spirit; sure the Old Testament, and the New were written by the selfe same spirit, and the selfe same Covenant of grace is propounded in both,
if you will be members of christ, you must be Sons of Abraham: Do not say that I persuade you to be men of an Old Testament Spirit; sure the Old Testament, and the New were written by the self same Spirit, and the self same Covenant of grace is propounded in both,
how shall I have thee for my God and Father, reward and Saviour, if the promised Seed who is to breake the head of the Serpent, all the power and policy of the divell, doe not spring from my loynes? It is cleare and evident, that Abrahams heart was not set upon any common seed,
how shall I have thee for my God and Father, reward and Saviour, if the promised Seed who is to break the head of the Serpent, all the power and policy of the Devil, do not spring from my loins? It is clear and evident, that Abrahams heart was not Set upon any Common seed,
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For the Apostle shewes that the promise, Gen. 13. 15. is meant of Christ, To thy Seed, which is Christ, Gal. 3. 16. Abraham was not justified by beleeving that he should have a numerous of spring,
For the Apostle shows that the promise, Gen. 13. 15. is meant of christ, To thy Seed, which is christ, Gal. 3. 16. Abraham was not justified by believing that he should have a numerous of spring,
and if we will be his sonnes, the Apostle shewes what we must beleeve in the fourth chapter of the Epistle to the Romans, and the three last verses. That by the way;
and if we will be his Sons, the Apostle shows what we must believe in the fourth chapter of the Epistle to the Roman, and the three last Verses. That by the Way;
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Abraham had his minde fixed, and his heart warmed with meditation, that he might be raised and enlarged for the highest strains of spirituall devotion,
Abraham had his mind fixed, and his heart warmed with meditation, that he might be raised and enlarged for the highest strains of spiritual devotion,
and when his heart is by these contemplations and solitary discourses, put into a praying frame, put into tune as it were, O then he prayes, Gen. 17. 17, 18. Prayer is not the childe of wit and phantasie, it is the rapture of an elevated spirit, the heavenly dew of a broken heart:
and when his heart is by these contemplations and solitary discourses, put into a praying frame, put into tune as it were, Oh then he prays, Gen. 17. 17, 18. Prayer is not the child of wit and fantasy, it is the rapture of an elevated Spirit, the heavenly due of a broken heart:
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it kindles love, inflames zeale, and when our love burnes, and our zeale flames, we shall warme others by speaking from our owne hearts to the hearts of our family, the convincing and quickning truth of God.
it kindles love, inflames zeal, and when our love burns, and our zeal flames, we shall warm Others by speaking from our own hearts to the hearts of our family, the convincing and quickening truth of God.
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When he received a gracious message from God in pretious promises, he falls downe upon his face, not out of a superstitious phantasie, but out of a sweet selfe-abhorrency in adoration of Gods Maiesty, and thankefulnesse for his mercy.
When he received a gracious message from God in precious promises, he falls down upon his face, not out of a superstitious fantasy, but out of a sweet self-abhorrency in adoration of God's Majesty, and thankfulness for his mercy.
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You may read of this Son-like reverence twice in one chapter, Gen. 17. 3. 17. O let us consider Gods Maiesty and our basenesse, Gods purity and our sinfulnesse, Gods freegrace,
You may read of this Sonlike Reverence twice in one chapter, Gen. 17. 3. 17. O let us Consider God's Majesty and our baseness, God's purity and our sinfulness, God's Free grace,
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Abraham his thoughts did assuredly dwell upon humbling and mortifying considerations, he laid out his money upon a buryi•g place, as if it had beene the most necessary purchase: and when he was at prayer, O saith he, I am but dust and ashes, Gen 18. 27. as if he had said, what am I that I should approach into the presence of so great a Majesty,
Abraham his thoughts did assuredly dwell upon humbling and mortifying considerations, he laid out his money upon a buryi•g place, as if it had been the most necessary purchase: and when he was At prayer, Oh Says he, I am but dust and Ashes, Gen 18. 27. as if he had said, what am I that I should approach into the presence of so great a Majesty,
Our blessed Saviour did more then once at the feast breake out into a discourse of his buriall, once at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, Math. 26. 6. and another time in the city at the house of a Pharisee, Luke 7. 36, 37. Our deare Lord would teach us to be of such a composed spirit, that the dainties of a feast,
Our blessed Saviour did more then once At the feast break out into a discourse of his burial, once At Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, Math. 26. 6. and Another time in the City At the house of a Pharisee, Lycia 7. 36, 37. Our deer Lord would teach us to be of such a composed Spirit, that the dainties of a feast,
he turned Hagar and Ismael out of doors, and was ready to sacrifice his dearest Isaack, though the Command seemed contrary to nature and religion, to Gods promise and his owne salvation:
he turned Hagar and Ishmael out of doors, and was ready to sacrifice his dearest Isaac, though the Command seemed contrary to nature and Religion, to God's promise and his own salvation:
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You may suppose him disputing with himselfe much after this manner, What shall I sacrifice my sonne Isaack, the sonne of my age and love, my heart, my bowels tell me that it is unnaturall:
You may suppose him disputing with himself much After this manner, What shall I sacrifice my son Isaac, the son of my age and love, my heart, my bowels tell me that it is unnatural:
We cannot be sonnes of Abraham, Members or followers of Christ without selfe-deniall, Marke 8. 34. I must deny my graces, services, sufferings, my whole regenerate selfe in point of Justification,
We cannot be Sons of Abraham, Members or followers of christ without self-denial, Mark 8. 34. I must deny my graces, services, sufferings, my Whole regenerate self in point of Justification,
how many are there that are more willing to deny Christ and deny the Scriptures, then to deny themselves? This is a lamentation, and shall be for a lamentation:
how many Are there that Are more willing to deny christ and deny the Scriptures, then to deny themselves? This is a lamentation, and shall be for a lamentation:
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Few men are willing to circumcise their hearts, mortifie their lusts, cast out their Ismaels, offer up their Isaacks, part with their estates and lives for Jesus Christ;
Few men Are willing to circumcise their hearts, mortify their Lustiest, cast out their Ishmaels, offer up their Isaacs, part with their estates and lives for jesus christ;
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nay against hope he beleeved in hope, Rom. 4. 18. Was it reasonable to expect that a childe should spring from withered loynes, from a dead body? The Obiection was considerable, but Abraham was so wise as not to consider it:
nay against hope he believed in hope, Rom. 4. 18. Was it reasonable to expect that a child should spring from withered loins, from a dead body? The Objection was considerable, but Abraham was so wise as not to Consider it:
and therefore I desire to speake freely, I would I had time to speake fully; men doe consider witty objections too much, and the word of God too little:
and Therefore I desire to speak freely, I would I had time to speak Fully; men do Consider witty objections too much, and the word of God too little:
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If we were not benighted at high noon, that is, if we did not shut out the light, it were impossible that so many rotten opinions should seeme beautifull,
If we were not benighted At high noon, that is, if we did not shut out the Light, it were impossible that so many rotten opinions should seem beautiful,
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Plausible Objections are curious Copwebs: I admire the art of them, yet I know that they may be framed out of the bowels of a spider, and they are the common habitation and Nest of spiders. Come, come let us learne of Abraham, let us be fully perswaded,
Plausible Objections Are curious Copwebs: I admire the art of them, yet I know that they may be framed out of the bowels of a spider, and they Are the Common habitation and Nest of spiders. Come, come let us Learn of Abraham, let us be Fully persuaded,
It is a short Creede, but a very excellent one: it stands upon record, Psal. 48. 14. Reason tells us that this God is Optimus Maximus, and summum bonum, the best and the greatest infinite wise just and mercifull.
It is a short Creed, but a very excellent one: it Stands upon record, Psalm 48. 14. Reason tells us that this God is Optimus Maximus, and summum bonum, the best and the greatest infinite wise just and merciful.
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But what shall I call him? Why Jehovah that is the title in the Text, To note that he hath Being of himselfe, gives being and well-being to all things else,
But what shall I call him? Why Jehovah that is the title in the Text, To note that he hath Being of himself, gives being and well-being to all things Else,
God cannot be reduced to the Praedicament of substance, but the very substantiality of substance is reduced to him, who gives subsistence to all substances:
God cannot be reduced to the Predicament of substance, but the very substantiality of substance is reduced to him, who gives subsistence to all substances:
If you call him End, that word hath not Being enough, for he is Principium totius esse, not as we say, a point is Principuum lineae, which is intrinsecally contained within the line:
If you call him End, that word hath not Being enough, for he is Principium totius esse, not as we say, a point is Principuum Lineae, which is intrinsically contained within the line:
Therefore some that have beene strict and accurate, doe not onely say, that God is most excellent, but that he is super-excellent: because he doth excell even excellency it selfe.
Therefore Some that have been strict and accurate, do not only say, that God is most excellent, but that he is superexcellent: Because he does excel even excellency it self.
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what doth he bid the Prophet say? Why cry saith he, All flesh is grasse, as the goodlinesse of the flower of grasse which is withering, fading, dying, but saith he the Word of our God shall stand for ever.
what does he bid the Prophet say? Why cry Says he, All Flesh is grass, as the goodliness of the flower of grass which is withering, fading, dying, but Says he the Word of our God shall stand for ever.
Our faith is not built upon the Votes of the Assembly, the Ordinances of Parliament, the Pleasure of Kings, the Fancyes of the multitude, the New light of Saints that are yet carnall, or but comparatively perfect;
Our faith is not built upon the Votes of the Assembly, the Ordinances of Parliament, the Pleasure of Kings, the Fancies of the multitude, the New Light of Saints that Are yet carnal, or but comparatively perfect;
I will shew you the selfe same words in the New Testament, 1 Pet. 1. and the three last verses, Ye are borne againe, Of what Seed? Not of corruptible seed,
I will show you the self same words in the New Testament, 1 Pet. 1. and the three last Verses, You Are born again, Of what Seed? Not of corruptible seed,
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Say not then in your hearts, who shall ascend into Heaven to bring downe the minde of Christ, The Word is nigh unto you, Oh let it be nearer to you yet:
Say not then in your hearts, who shall ascend into Heaven to bring down the mind of christ, The Word is High unto you, O let it be nearer to you yet:
Are you not ashamed of this Atheisticall quarrell? Consider that God is truth, can an understanding minde hate truth which is the very dareling of the understanding? God is goodnesse it selfe,
are you not ashamed of this Atheistical quarrel? Consider that God is truth, can an understanding mind hate truth which is the very darling of the understanding? God is Goodness it self,
and can thy will hate that which is good, even goodnesse it selfe, infinite goodnesse? God is love, and canst thou be out of love with love it selfe? Doest thou not see that thy nature is extreamely perverted,
and can thy will hate that which is good, even Goodness it self, infinite Goodness? God is love, and Canst thou be out of love with love it self? Dost thou not see that thy nature is extremely perverted,
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and become even unnaturall? but let me tell you that our enmity, though thus unnaturally naturall, and grossely Atheisticall, is highly aggravated by the Love of Christ.
and become even unnatural? but let me tell you that our enmity, though thus unnaturally natural, and grossly Atheistical, is highly aggravated by the Love of christ.
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Our Saviour concludes his spirituall Exposition of the Law with this Exhortation, Be you therefore perfect, as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect.
Our Saviour concludes his spiritual Exposition of the Law with this Exhortation, Be you Therefore perfect, as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect.
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Matth. 5. 48. to shew, that our sincere obedience is called perfect, because our obedience in respect of our desire must be as large as the perfection of Gods holy will revealed in his Word;
Matthew 5. 48. to show, that our sincere Obedience is called perfect, Because our Obedience in respect of our desire must be as large as the perfection of God's holy will revealed in his Word;
nay he must endeavour, and not onely desire to come up to the rule in the most nice points, in every Iota and Title of the spirituall Law, and glorious Gospel;
nay he must endeavour, and not only desire to come up to the Rule in the most Nicaenae points, in every Iota and Title of the spiritual Law, and glorious Gospel;
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Prov. 10. 8. 13. Tell these men such a thing is a breach of Covenant, such a thing is a dutie, such a thing is a sin, they say they care not, it is a clear case that they despise their wayes, and Gods precepts;
Curae 10. 8. 13. Tell these men such a thing is a breach of Covenant, such a thing is a duty, such a thing is a since, they say they care not, it is a clear case that they despise their ways, and God's Precepts;
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for though all the pious actions which are performed by every member of the family proceed elicitive from that habituall godlinesse which is in that member,
for though all the pious actions which Are performed by every member of the family proceed elicitive from that habitual godliness which is in that member,
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yet they should proceed Imperative, from the godlinesse of the Governor, He should command; Give me leave to enquire into the state of your families, are they Nurseries of Piety? do you look upon your heirs as Gods heritage,
yet they should proceed Imperative, from the godliness of the Governor, He should command; Give me leave to inquire into the state of your families, Are they Nurseries of Piety? do you look upon your Heirs as God's heritage,
Have a speciall care of your sons, they are the support of the family, O teach them to support Religion also, that they may bear up Christs Name as well as yours.
Have a special care of your Sons, they Are the support of the family, Oh teach them to support Religion also, that they may bear up Christ Name as well as yours.
and secular advantages in a subservient way. But when, and how soon should we begin to teach our children? why truly when they are able to learn any thing that's bad, it is high time to teach them something that is good:
and secular advantages in a subservient Way. But when, and how soon should we begin to teach our children? why truly when they Are able to Learn any thing that's bad, it is high time to teach them something that is good:
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Teach them their Catechisme in A. B. C. The holy Spirit hath composed some Abcedarian Psalms in Achrosticall verses, according to the order of the Hebrew Alphabet, that children might learn an Alphabet of godlinesse,
Teach them their Catechism in A. B. C. The holy Spirit hath composed Some Abcedarian Psalms in Achrosticall Verses, according to the order of the Hebrew Alphabet, that children might Learn an Alphabet of godliness,
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Childhood and youth are ages of Fancy, and therefore certainly parents should set heavenly truths in fresh and lively colours, that the phantasie of their children may be taken with the sensible representation of spirituall things;
Childhood and youth Are ages of Fancy, and Therefore Certainly Parents should Set heavenly truths in fresh and lively colours, that the fantasy of their children may be taken with the sensible representation of spiritual things;
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God descends to our weak capacity, when he clothes an heavenly truth with an earthly representation, Joh. 3. 12. I have told you of earthly things, saith our Saviour, that is, I have represented heavenly truths by comparisons taken from earthly things, I have brought down the bough which was out of your reach,
God descends to our weak capacity, when he clothes an heavenly truth with an earthly representation, John 3. 12. I have told you of earthly things, Says our Saviour, that is, I have represented heavenly truths by comparisons taken from earthly things, I have brought down the bough which was out of your reach,
and on the other side terrifie him from sin, by representing the torments of Hell to him under the notion of fire and brimstone, and then shew him that there's ground for these representations in the Word of God, you'l at once help his understanding,
and on the other side terrify him from since, by representing the torments of Hell to him under the notion of fire and brimstone, and then show him that there's ground for these representations in the Word of God, You'll At once help his understanding,
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and his fancie fastening on the sensible representation of that divine truth, his understanding may be enlightned, his faith strengthned, his fancie pleased, his affections ordered, his will turned.
and his fancy fastening on the sensible representation of that divine truth, his understanding may be enlightened, his faith strengthened, his fancy pleased, his affections ordered, his will turned.
2. Children have very good memories, if you make use of them betimes, and our memory doth work strongly upon our affections. 2. Corinth. 7. 15. His inward affection or bowels are more abundant towards you whilest he remembreth the obedience of you all.
2. Children have very good memories, if you make use of them betimes, and our memory does work strongly upon our affections. 2. Corinth. 7. 15. His inward affection or bowels Are more abundant towards you whilst he Remember the Obedience of you all.
3. Children are full of affection, and Aristotle saith, that the first thing that you should teach children, is somewhat that concerns the ordering of their affections, what they ought to delight in,
3. Children Are full of affection, and Aristotle Says, that the First thing that you should teach children, is somewhat that concerns the ordering of their affections, what they ought to delight in,
Do not onely pray for your children in generall, but pray as Job sacrificed, for every particular childe, according to the number of them all, Job 1. 5. As you provide a distinct portion,
Do not only pray for your children in general, but pray as Job sacrificed, for every particular child, according to the number of them all, Job 1. 5. As you provide a distinct portion,
You must be jealous over your children with a godly jealousie as Job was, If you suspect that they have sinned, let that suspition bring you upon your knees;
You must be jealous over your children with a godly jealousy as Job was, If you suspect that they have sinned, let that suspicion bring you upon your knees;
and sent to them to sanctifie themselves, which was to prepare themselves for holy service. Job 1. 4, 5. Do not forget your beloved wife, the choicest part of your self and family;
and sent to them to sanctify themselves, which was to prepare themselves for holy service. Job 1. 4, 5. Do not forget your Beloved wife, the Choicest part of your self and family;
and as precious as thine own, and therefore take care of her precious soul, instruct her, pray with her, dwell with her as a man of knowledge, that you may walk together hand in hand to heaven,
and as precious as thine own, and Therefore take care of her precious soul, instruct her, pray with her, dwell with her as a man of knowledge, that you may walk together hand in hand to heaven,
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Tell your family what considerations did at first move your heart, and work upon your spirits, that the same considerations may by Gods blessing melt, and turn their hearts;
Tell your family what considerations did At First move your heart, and work upon your spirits, that the same considerations may by God's blessing melt, and turn their hearts;
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and powred forth many tears for direction to the God of Heaven, that I may speak the words of sobernesse and truth: my heart tels me that I speak out of love and respect to you,
and poured forth many tears for direction to the God of Heaven, that I may speak the words of soberness and truth: my heart tells me that I speak out of love and respect to you,
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the Angels have charge over you as long as you walk in that way, and Christ the head of Angels as well as Saints, will beat down your Enemies under your feet;
the Angels have charge over you as long as you walk in that Way, and christ the head of Angels as well as Saints, will beatrice down your Enemies under your feet;
3. That those many fair Expedients which are propounded for the healing of breaches, and composing of differences, may be speedily taken into your most serious thoughts.
3. That those many fair Expedients which Are propounded for the healing of Breaches, and composing of differences, may be speedily taken into your most serious thoughts.
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and as you will answer it to the Lord Christ at the dreadfull day of Accounts, that you observe the directions of the word, How will you satisfie your conscience upon your death-bed,
and as you will answer it to the Lord christ At the dreadful day of Accounts, that you observe the directions of the word, How will you satisfy your conscience upon your deathbed,
I will not question your intentions, what am I ( the last of Ministers, and least of Saints ) that I should judge a Parliament? I desire to judge my self, and deny my self:
I will not question your intentions, what am I (the last of Ministers, and least of Saints) that I should judge a Parliament? I desire to judge my self, and deny my self:
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It is enough for me to remember you that it doth specially concern you in this great work of Reformation, to approve your selves to the Searcher of Hearts, and Judge of secrets.
It is enough for me to Remember you that it does specially concern you in this great work of Reformation, to approve your selves to the Searcher of Hearts, and Judge of secrets.
I shall not intreat you to part with any of your Civill Interests to make us friends, I submit my self to all that Power which belongs to you as Christian Magistrates;
I shall not entreat you to part with any of your Civil Interests to make us Friends, I submit my self to all that Power which belongs to you as Christian Magistrates;
but if your Conscience be not rightly informed, how many thousands are there that will be endangered? Far better were it that all our Armies were routed in the Field,
but if your Conscience be not rightly informed, how many thousands Are there that will be endangered? far better were it that all our Armies were routed in the Field,
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to perish by Act of Parliament, is to perish irrecoverably, to perish by consent: And wise Statesmen have observed, that as some Kingdoms have been wasted by Arms; so others have been overthrown, quite overthrown by Laws. My humble motion therefore is, That you will not make more haste then good speed in deciding the great Question.
to perish by Act of Parliament, is to perish irrecoverably, to perish by consent: And wise Statesmen have observed, that as Some Kingdoms have been wasted by Arms; so Others have been overthrown, quite overthrown by Laws. My humble motion Therefore is, That you will not make more haste then good speed in deciding the great Question.
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and your Honour, to walk humbly and closely with God when you are at highest, that God may bring upon you all the good that he hath promised to them that rule with God, and are faithfull with the most Holy, and all his Saints.
and your Honour, to walk humbly and closely with God when you Are At highest, that God may bring upon you all the good that he hath promised to them that Rule with God, and Are faithful with the most Holy, and all his Saints.
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all who mind the same things, purity and peace, and desire to walk by the same rule in faith and love, A thorough-Reformation would make us all friends;
all who mind the same things, purity and peace, and desire to walk by the same Rule in faith and love, A thorough-Reformation would make us all Friends;
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There are divisions enough already, and I have many things to propose which may unite all that are judicious Christians, nothing that may divide them, we all desire that the ordinances of Christ may be purely administred, that all scandals that threaten us may be prevented,
There Are divisions enough already, and I have many things to propose which may unite all that Are judicious Christians, nothing that may divide them, we all desire that the ordinances of christ may be purely administered, that all scandals that threaten us may be prevented,
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I blesse God, and honour You, for expressing your selves so freely in this hereticall and licentious age against Subverters of the Faith. There is as much difference between errors, as there is between poysons:
I bless God, and honour You, for expressing your selves so freely in this heretical and licentious age against Subverters of the Faith. There is as much difference between errors, as there is between poisons:
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concerning these lighter errors, I shall say as Hippocrates saith of raw humours, they must be ripened, and concocted before they are purged, unlesse (saith he) they be stirred by their own violence:
Concerning these lighter errors, I shall say as Hippocrates Says of raw humours, they must be ripened, and concocted before they Are purged, unless (Says he) they be stirred by their own violence:
the fire of contention, keeping them out of the fire, the fire of Hell, and guiding their feet into the way of peace and truth, the way of Jehovah, as it is in the Text.
the fire of contention, keeping them out of the fire, the fire of Hell, and guiding their feet into the Way of peace and truth, the Way of Jehovah, as it is in the Text.
Sol. I am not at leasure to wrangle about words, I might distinguish between Ʋniformiter difforme, and difformiter uniforme: but I desire to speak plain English;
Sol. I am not At leisure to wrangle about words, I might distinguish between Ʋniformiter difform, and difformiter uniform: but I desire to speak plain English;
and if a Christian State shall find it necessarie to descend to some disputable points in their Confession, that they may top the rising errors of the time, I shall never move that learned men of a different perswasion should be forced, or by preferment tempted to subscribe o• swear to that Form against their judgement, to which the Civill sanction is annexed,
and if a Christian State shall find it necessary to descend to Some disputable points in their Confessi, that they may top the rising errors of the time, I shall never move that learned men of a different persuasion should be forced, or by preferment tempted to subscribe o• swear to that From against their judgement, to which the Civil sanction is annexed,
because I know full well what a great temptation it was to young and old in the time of the Prelates reign, to subscribe to such forms as they had never throughly examined,
Because I know full well what a great temptation it was to young and old in the time of the Prelates Reign, to subscribe to such forms as they had never thoroughly examined,
It is clear and evident, that if a truth may no longer be maintained then till it be questioned, it will not be long ere some out of the pride of their wits,
It is clear and evident, that if a truth may no longer be maintained then till it be questioned, it will not be long ere Some out of the pride of their wits,
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the Socinians, Arminians, and some that tread in their steps, have taken upon them, like those old Heretiques in the time of Irenaeus, to be Emendatores Apostolorum, the reformers of the Apostles:
the socinians, Arminians, and Some that tread in their steps, have taken upon them, like those old Heretics in the time of Irnaeus, to be Emendatores Apostolorum, the reformers of the Apostles:
The Lords day is not a bare circumstance, there is an Institution for it, and a spirituall efficacy in it by vertue of that Institution, to draw me nearer to God, and God to me;
The lords day is not a bore circumstance, there is an Institution for it, and a spiritual efficacy in it by virtue of that Institution, to draw me nearer to God, and God to me;
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Moreover, God is a jealous God, and will not allow of Superstition, Idolatry, or profanenesse, and therefore we are bound up to an Uniformity in point of worship.
Moreover, God is a jealous God, and will not allow of Superstition, Idolatry, or profaneness, and Therefore we Are bound up to an Uniformity in point of worship.
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but Abrahams servants, though once Idolaters, had no such dispensation, they were commanded, peremptorily enjoyned by Abraham to walk in the way of Jehovah:
but Abrahams Servants, though once Idolaters, had no such Dispensation, they were commanded, peremptorily enjoined by Abraham to walk in the Way of Jehovah:
and yet there ought to be a firm and uniform agreement amongst us about the substantials of worship, that we may all observe those generall rules laid down in the Word;
and yet there ought to be a firm and uniform agreement among us about the substantials of worship, that we may all observe those general rules laid down in the Word;
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Finally, we must in our prayers have a speciall respect to order, and edification, to the necessities of the people, the state of the times, juncture of circumstances, the work of Christ in our hands,
Finally, we must in our Prayers have a special respect to order, and edification, to the necessities of the people, the state of the times, juncture of Circumstances, the work of christ in our hands,
Saints are men, and must be ruled; or else their unregenerate part which often prevails will make them too unruly. It is the observation of some reverend Divines, that Jonah was a peevish Saint, and Sampson a desperate Saint, and certainly there are many peevish and desperate men that passe for Saints in this time of Liberty, these must be ruled and over-ruled. There are some that seem to be Saints,
Saints Are men, and must be ruled; or Else their unregenerate part which often prevails will make them too unruly. It is the observation of Some reverend Divines, that Jonah was a peevish Saint, and Sampson a desperate Saint, and Certainly there Are many peevish and desperate men that pass for Saints in this time of Liberty, these must be ruled and overruled. There Are Some that seem to be Saints,
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What will you say to those men who challenge an Absolute liberty to say and do what they list, till it pleases God to work on them by spirituall means;
What will you say to those men who challenge an Absolute liberty to say and do what they list, till it Pleases God to work on them by spiritual means;
why then should any pretence or scruple exempt him from attendance upon quickning ordinances, and powerfull means of Reformation? If men broach damnable doctrines, and pertinaciously defend them against common light, I mean the Common light of Nature, or Christianity, if their errours be destructive to Faith, Piety, Justice or Charity;
why then should any pretence or scruple exempt him from attendance upon quickening ordinances, and powerful means of Reformation? If men broach damnable doctrines, and pertinaciously defend them against Common Light, I mean the Common Light of Nature, or Christianity, if their errors be destructive to Faith, Piety, justice or Charity;
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if a man plead conscience in the point of Community of goods; if one pretend that his conscience puts him upon the ensnaring of other mens consciences;
if a man plead conscience in the point of Community of goods; if one pretend that his conscience puts him upon the ensnaring of other men's Consciences;
in a word, If under pretence of liberty of Conscience, he take liberty to be unconscionable, sure this is but an Atheisticall Libertinisme, it is not liberty of conscience,
in a word, If under pretence of liberty of Conscience, he take liberty to be unconscionable, sure this is but an Atheistical Libertinism, it is not liberty of conscience,
but liberty of phantasie, liberty of errour, liberty of lust: he that hath no other title to Saintship but a bare profession, doth by such errors and practises unsaint himself,
but liberty of fantasy, liberty of error, liberty of lust: he that hath no other title to Saintship but a bore profession, does by such errors and practises unsaint himself,
2. Saints are Saints, and therefore though they must be ordered, yet they must not be scandalized, Mark 9. 42. If they judge us we must not despise them;
2. Saints Are Saints, and Therefore though they must be ordered, yet they must not be scandalized, Mark 9. 42. If they judge us we must not despise them;
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3. Saints must not be persecuted; though they be peevish, nay desperate, yet they must not be punished beyond their desert, the warme blood of sheep is no drink for me, it is too high and heady;
3. Saints must not be persecuted; though they be peevish, nay desperate, yet they must not be punished beyond their desert, the warm blood of sheep is no drink for me, it is too high and heady;
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and forced to confesse something to be true which he conceives to be false, or practise something which he beleeves in his conscience to be a sin; Surely if Saints urge arguments which may tempt wise men,
and forced to confess something to be true which he conceives to be false, or practise something which he believes in his conscience to be a since; Surely if Saints urge Arguments which may tempt wise men,
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and we are at liberty to do any thing which is religious or vertuous, because there is no Law against any duties, for which we are enabled by the fruits of the Spirit.
and we Are At liberty to do any thing which is religious or virtuous, Because there is no Law against any duties, for which we Are enabled by the fruits of the Spirit.
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Galat. 5. 22, 23. No man is Lord of my faith or conscience, and if men will be displeased with me for pleasing Christ, I am at liberty to displease all the world.
Galatians 5. 22, 23. No man is Lord of my faith or conscience, and if men will be displeased with me for pleasing christ, I am At liberty to displease all the world.
There is one precious truth maintained by all Sectaries and most Heretiques, That there is but one onely true Religion, and therefore for the most part every one of them doth hold forth his way and opinion as the onely true Religion, and saving way;
There is one precious truth maintained by all Sectaries and most Heretics, That there is but one only true Religion, and Therefore for the most part every one of them does hold forth his Way and opinion as the only true Religion, and Saving Way;
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Augustine cals it the Heresie of Rhetorius, and saith, that it is admirable for vanity, and I fear that some in our dayes who take themselves to be Saints, are fallen into this Heresie;
Augustine calls it the Heresy of Rhetorius, and Says, that it is admirable for vanity, and I Fear that Some in our days who take themselves to be Saints, Are fallen into this Heresy;
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I beleeve this fond conceit, was first broached amongst the Pagans by Themistius the Philosopher, who said, That God was well pleased with variety of opinions,
I believe this found conceit, was First broached among the Pagans by Themistius the Philosopher, who said, That God was well pleased with variety of opinions,
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they that think it a kind of bondage to fix their belief upon that truth, which Christ hath by his Apostles once for all delivered to the Saints, and are therefore willing to hear any one rather then Christ,
they that think it a kind of bondage to fix their belief upon that truth, which christ hath by his Apostles once for all Delivered to the Saints, and Are Therefore willing to hear any one rather then christ,
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the Question is not of Liberty, but of Eternity, as Tertullian speaks, and therefore it is fit, that all pretenders should be silenced that we may hear Christ speak: for all true Saints will give ear to him, rest in his determination,
the Question is not of Liberty, but of Eternity, as Tertullian speaks, and Therefore it is fit, that all pretenders should be silenced that we may hear christ speak: for all true Saints will give ear to him, rest in his determination,
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Though we (saith the Apostle) or an Angel from Heaven preach any other Gospel to you then that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Gal. 1. 8.
Though we (Says the Apostle) or an Angel from Heaven preach any other Gospel to you then that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Gal. 1. 8.
but by your Order even the Governors of families would submit to be catechised in those Articles of faith, the knowledge whereof is by Ordinance of Parliament required of all these that are to be admitted to the Sacrament.
but by your Order even the Governors of families would submit to be catechised in those Articles of faith, the knowledge whereof is by Ordinance of Parliament required of all these that Are to be admitted to the Sacrament.
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There must be some time given for the instructing of men that have parts and gifts in the nature and qualitie of that office to which they are designed;
There must be Some time given for the instructing of men that have parts and Gifts in the nature and quality of that office to which they Are designed;
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and I humbly offer it to your consideration, whether the power of a people in chusing Officers, be not much like the power of a son in chusing a wife? You know what a wise father will say,
and I humbly offer it to your consideration, whither the power of a people in choosing Officers, be not much like the power of a son in choosing a wife? You know what a wise father will say,
You know how many changes the generalitie of this Kingdom have made in the great businesse of Religion, they turned from being Protestants in profession to be Papists indeed when the Articles were pressed in H. the 8. his Reign;
You know how many changes the generality of this Kingdom have made in the great business of Religion, they turned from being Protestants in profession to be Papists indeed when the Articles were pressed in H. the 8. his Reign;
and from being Papists, to be seeming Protestants in Ed. the fixth time; in Queen Maries time they were Papists, and in Queen Elizabeths Protestants again:
and from being Papists, to be seeming Protestants in Ed. the fixth time; in Queen Mary's time they were Papists, and in Queen Elizabeths Protestants again:
There hath been no care taken to settle Religion in families, to acquaint young and old with the Principles of Religion, and men will not die for a religion which they do not understand.
There hath been no care taken to settle Religion in families, to acquaint young and old with the Principles of Religion, and men will not die for a Religion which they do not understand.
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good Divines read their Catechisme often, that they may retain the grounds of Divinity: It was very well said of noble Luther, Fateor me catechismi discipulum;
good Divines read their Catechism often, that they may retain the grounds of Divinity: It was very well said of noble Luther, Fateor me Catechism Disciple;
Is it fit that men should receive the publique Badge of Christianity in the Sacrament which they receive as an Honour to them, when they will not weare the private Badge of Christianity, will not own Jesus Christ for their Master, by the performance of religious duties in their families, though Christ would take it kindly from them,
Is it fit that men should receive the public Badge of Christianity in the Sacrament which they receive as an Honour to them, when they will not wear the private Badge of Christianity, will not own jesus christ for their Master, by the performance of religious duties in their families, though christ would take it kindly from them,
Assure your selves, that if the generality of England be not true to Christ, they'l never prove true to you: you'l loose us much by their inconstancie (shall I say) as the Pope hath lost, give me leave to say as Christ hath lost;
Assure your selves, that if the generality of England be not true to christ, They'll never prove true to you: You'll lose us much by their inconstancy (shall I say) as the Pope hath lost, give me leave to say as christ hath lost;
I humbly conceive that a more equall division of Parishes would much conduce to their Reformation, but there hath been enough presented upon that Argument by a very learned and judicious Divine,
I humbly conceive that a more equal division of Parishes would much conduce to their Reformation, but there hath been enough presented upon that Argument by a very learned and judicious Divine,
be pleased to take some speedy course for the reducing of the other University, for it is the grief of our souls that whilest You are casting salt into one Fountain, the Enemy is casting poyson into the other;
be pleased to take Some speedy course for the reducing of the other university, for it is the grief of our Souls that whilst You Are casting salt into one Fountain, the Enemy is casting poison into the other;
and then I doubt not but you will help us to all the good old Statutes which were repealed and cancelled by some, that new Statutes might be imposed for the countenancing of an Arbitrary Government against Statute. I shall not move You to repeal those new Statutes,
and then I doubt not but you will help us to all the good old Statutes which were repealed and canceled by Some, that new Statutes might be imposed for the countenancing of an Arbitrary Government against Statute. I shall not move You to repeal those new Statutes,
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yet it will not be amisse (if you in your wisdom think it sit) to declare them to be null. The old Statutes did recommend Calvins Institutions to Tutors as a fit book to be expounded to their Scholers,
yet it will not be amiss (if you in your Wisdom think it fit) to declare them to be null. The old Statutes did recommend Calvins Institutions to Tutors as a fit book to be expounded to their Scholars,
but that good Statute was omitted in the book of new Statutes, because there are so many precious truths in Calvins Institutions contrary to the piety of those times in which the new Statutes were invented.
but that good Statute was omitted in the book of new Statutes, Because there Are so many precious truths in Calvin's Institutions contrary to the piety of those times in which the new Statutes were invented.
for they are like to meet with manifold discouragements in dispensatione offi•ii; when they rebuke with Authority, and rebuke men of corrupt opinions sharply that they may be sound in the faith, when they come to warn the unruly, and charge the disorderly,
for they Are like to meet with manifold discouragements in Dispensation offi•ii; when they rebuke with authority, and rebuke men of corrupt opinions sharply that they may be found in the faith, when they come to warn the unruly, and charge the disorderly,
and such as will not be instructed, must be bridled, curbed. Psal. 32. 8, 9. 4. To provide able Schoolmasters, youths must be ordered by domesticall and scholasticall Magistrates, before they come to be ruled by Civill Magistrates:
and such as will not be instructed, must be bridled, curbed. Psalm 32. 8, 9. 4. To provide able Schoolmasters, youths must be ordered by domestical and scholastical Magistrates, before they come to be ruled by Civil Magistrates:
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for the grounds of Religion, as well as Learning, are to be first taught by religious and judicious Schoolmasters, let their maintenance be as honourable as their office;
for the grounds of Religion, as well as Learning, Are to be First taught by religious and judicious Schoolmasters, let their maintenance be as honourable as their office;
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and inflict punishments with a single heart, and an impartiall hand. The Parliament is the Fountain of Justice, righteousnesse, and judgement must flow forth from thence,
and inflict punishments with a single heart, and an impartial hand. The Parliament is the Fountain of justice, righteousness, and judgement must flow forth from thence,
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but now you will be counted with flatteries, what will you be flattered into injustice? There are some desperate Malignants that take the Covenant with à salv•, who keep it in their own sence, but break it in curs, in the true genuine literall sense.
but now you will be counted with flatteries, what will you be flattered into injustice? There Are Some desperate Malignants that take the Covenant with à salv•, who keep it in their own sense, but break it in curs, in the true genuine literal sense.
You may delegate part of your power, but you cannot delegate your prudence, nor your Bowels, witnesse those sad and just complaints which are presented against Countrey Committees, and Malignant Justices. I shall not dispute that question in the Politiques, Whether it be better to have good Laws,
You may delegate part of your power, but you cannot delegate your prudence, nor your Bowels, witness those sad and just complaints which Are presented against Country Committees, and Malignant Justices. I shall not dispute that question in the Politics, Whither it be better to have good Laws,
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the Lords day is profaned, and in some places even in the time of religious Exercises the Alehouses are fuller then the Churches. When shall unclean persons be brought to their deserved punishment? Men commit this wickednesse with a bold brazen face,
the lords day is profaned, and in Some places even in the time of religious Exercises the Alehouses Are fuller then the Churches. When shall unclean Persons be brought to their deserved punishment? Men commit this wickedness with a bold brazen face,
But there are some that have spent all their stock of charity upon the Enemies of the Church and State, you may prove them Bankrupts by that forfeiture they have made;
But there Are Some that have spent all their stock of charity upon the Enemies of the Church and State, you may prove them bankrupts by that forfeiture they have made;
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but if this be charity, it is a left-handed charity, for they distribute favours with the wrong hand to them that are of the wrong side; Sure I am there is a great out-cry,
but if this be charity, it is a Left-handed charity, for they distribute favours with the wrong hand to them that Are of the wrong side; Sure I am there is a great outcry,
and yet they complain that they cannot procure those Arrears which are due to them for that service in which they adventured (all that is left them) their lives.
and yet they complain that they cannot procure those Arrears which Are due to them for that service in which they adventured (all that is left them) their lives.
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and they lustfull, and though he did fear that they would defile his wife, yet he did verily beleeve that they would slay him first, and defile her afterwards,
and they lustful, and though he did Fear that they would defile his wife, yet he did verily believe that they would slay him First, and defile her afterwards,
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Talk no more of Justice and Judgement, Fiat Justitia; my Text remembers you, that Justice and Judgement are things not to be talked on, but to be done:
Talk no more of justice and Judgement, Fiat Justitia; my Text remembers you, that justice and Judgement Are things not to be talked on, but to be done:
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The Philosophers give three Reasons why Justice should be done. 1. That Authoritie might be preserved, the authority of God and his Officers. 2. That Delinquents might be reformed. 3. That others might be deterred by those Examples of Justice, which are frequently made in a wise State, and Nation.
The Philosophers give three Reasons why justice should be done. 1. That authority might be preserved, the Authority of God and his Officers. 2. That Delinquents might be reformed. 3. That Others might be deterred by those Examples of justice, which Are frequently made in a wise State, and nation.
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Addit Rabbi Sal•mon jam ei donaverat Dominus illam terram ad cujus sines Sedom & Hemorrha pertinebant, ergo videtur illi indicandum — Ne res tanta si inopinatò accideret fortè perte•rete• amicum Dei: P. Martyr in locum.
Addit Rabbi Sal•mon jam ei donaverat Dominus Illam terram ad cujus sines Sodom & Hemorrha pertinebant, ergo videtur illi indicandum — Ne Rest tanta si inopinatò accideret fortè perte•rete• Amicum Dei: P. Martyr in locum.
Vi•e 〈 ◊ 〉 de• ••desm ▪ A•x l. Orat. Alvarez. A•x. Orat. lib. 1. cap. 6. •. Twiss. dissert de Scientia media. Aquin. p. 1. q. 14 Act. 9. Contra Gent. 1. cap. 66. & 69. ad 11. D. Rivetum ▪ in Gen 18. ver. 19. Aria•• 〈 ◊ 〉 Scientiam in Deo constituebant, uti videre est in Concilio Ephesino lib. 1. tom. 1. Conciliorum. Novoque apud illos ( hoc st Semip•lagianos ) absurditatis genere, & non agenda praescita sint, & praescita non a cta sint. Epistol. Prosperi. ad Augu•inum.
Vi•e 〈 ◊ 〉 de• ••desm ▪ A•x l. Orat Alvarez. A•x. Orat lib. 1. cap. 6. •. Twiss. dissert de Scientia media. Aquinas p. 1. q. 14 Act. 9. Contra Gent. 1. cap. 66. & 69. and 11. D. Rivetum ▪ in Gen 18. ver. 19. Aria•• 〈 ◊ 〉 Scientiam in God constituebant, uti To see est in Concilio Ephesians lib. 1. tom. 1. Conciliorum. Novoque apud Illos (hoc Saint Semip•lagianos) absurditatis genere, & non agenda praescita sint, & praescita non a cta sint. Epistle. Prosper. and Augu•inum.
Internas perswasiones sine externo verbo tanquam Sa•ana Iudibria cavemus: ex scripturis sapimus, cum scripturis sentimus, propter scripturas credimus. Whita•k. de Authorit. Scriptur. lib. 1. cap. 10. prope finer•.
Internas perswasiones sine externo verbo tanquam Sa•ana Iudibria cavemus: ex Scriptures sapimus, cum Scriptures Sentimus, propter scripturas Credimus. Whita•k. de authority. Scripture. lib. 1. cap. 10. Prope finer•.
Impossibile est quòd detur in Deo aliqua cognitio, quae nec sit naturalis nec libera: in Deo ponendae non sunt imperfectiones semiplenae deliberationis; omnis itaque actus divinus est vel totaliter naturalis, vel totaliter liber. Inter rem existentem in se, & existentem in causa non datur medium. Ergo. Vide Navaret. Controv. 56. Scientia Dei quatenus a voluntate divinà sejuncta consideratur, non facit res futuras, sed tantum praescit: causa itaque cur res ex merè possibilibus evadant futurae, in Dei ipsius voluntatem atque decretum unicè rejicienda est. Vide Nazarium Ledes•am. & Dominicanos passim; contingens quá sic, est indifferens ad utrumlibet, & proinde indeterminatum in se. Propositiones itaque de futuro contingenti non sunt determinatè verae vel falsae; nihil autem indeterminatum intelligitur ut futurum, quia effectus non possunt certó praecognosci, nisi in causa determinatâ & completa, quae non potest impediri; nulla autem talis causa datur futurorum, nisi divina voluntas, quae impediri non potest per causam inferiorem, nec per seipsam, cùm sit immutabilis. Vide Alvarez. lib. 1. cap. 9. Aux. Grat.
Impossibile est quòd detur in God Any cognitio, Quae nec sit Naturalis nec Libera: in God ponendae non sunt imperfectiones semiplenae deliberationis; omnis itaque actus Divine est vel totaliter Naturalis, vel totaliter liber. Inter remembering existentem in se, & existentem in causa non datur medium. Ergo. Vide Navaret. Controversy 56. Scientia Dei quatenus a voluntate divinà sejuncta consideratur, non facit Rest futuras, sed Tantum praescit: causa itaque cur Rest ex merè possibilibus evadant futurae, in Dei Himself voluntatem atque decretum unicè rejicienda est. Vide Nazarium Ledes•am. & Dominicans passim; contingens quá sic, est indifferens ad utrumlibet, & Therefore indeterminatum in se. Propositiones itaque de futuro contingenti non sunt determinatè Verae vel falsae; nihil autem indeterminatum intelligitur ut Future, quia effectus non possunt certó praecognosci, nisi in causa determinatâ & Completa, Quae non potest impediri; nulla autem Talis causa datur futurorum, nisi Divine Voluntas, Quae impediri non potest per Causam Inferiorem, nec per seipsam, cùm sit immutabilis. Vide Alvarez. lib. 1. cap. 9. Aux. Grat.
Quomodo ad nos pertinet in Ecclesia loqui vobis, sic ad vo• pertinet in domibus vestris agere, ut bonam rationem reddatis de his qui vobis sunt subditi. August. enarrat. in Psal. 50.
Quomodo ad nos pertinet in Ecclesia loqui vobis, sic ad vo• pertinet in domibus vestris agere, ut Good rationem reddatis de his qui vobis sunt Subditi. August. Enarrat. in Psalm 50.
Vide Simplicium in 1. Physis. Platonem in Timaeo. Aristot. 8. Physic. & lib. 1. de coelonec non 12. Metaph. Ubi non tantum probat Deum esse, sed quaedam attributa de Deo demonstrat NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Aristot. Metaphys. lib. 12. cap. 9, 10. Vide demonstration •• S. Thomae de Existentia Dei ex Aristotele desumptas. Paul. Ferii Scholast. Orthodox. Ciccron. de Natura Deorum. Deus ille Maximus Potentissimusque ipse vehit omnia. Senec. Epistol. 31. quod Sacris convenit, inquit Muretus, Portans omnia verbo virtutis suae.
Vide Simplicium in 1. Physis. Platonem in Timaeo. Aristotle 8. Physic. & lib. 1. de coelonec non 12. Metaphor Ubi non Tantum Probat God esse, sed quaedam Attributa de God demonstrate, etc. Aristotle Metaphys. lib. 12. cap. 9, 10. Vide demonstration •• S. Thomae de Existentia Dei ex Aristotle desumptas. Paul. Ferii Scholiast. Orthodox. Ciccron. de Nature Gods. Deus Isle Maximus Potentissimusque ipse vehit omnia. Seneca Epistle. 31. quod Sacris convenit, inquit Muretus, Portans omnia verbo virtue suae.
Libertas in amplitudine quadam Independentiâ animi consistit, animus quippe noster nulli eorum quae sunt infra Deum addictus est nisi propter Deum, &c. Gib•uf.
Libertas in Amplitude Quadam Independentiâ animi consistit, animus quip Noster None Their Quae sunt infra God addictus est nisi propter God, etc. Gib•uf.
Cyprian. S• solus Christus audiendus est, non debemus attendere quid aliquis ante nos faciendum putaverit, sed quid qui ante omnes Christus prior fecerit. Cui succinit. Aug. Epist. 48. Audi dicit Dominus non dicit Donatus, aut Rogatus, aut Vincentus, aut Hilarius, aut Augustinus, sed dicit Dominus.
Cyprian. S• solus Christus audiendus est, non debemus attendere quid aliquis ante nos faciendum putaverit, sed quid qui ante omnes Christus prior fecerit. Cui succinit. Aug. Epistle 48. Audi dicit Dominus non dicit Donatus, Or Rogatus, Or Vincentus, Or Hilary, Or Augustine, sed dicit Dominus.
Nostri •ùm 〈 ◊ 〉 legibus Papae liberi sint, etiam à lege Dei liberi esse volunt, nihil nisi Politica sequi, sed sic ut sub illis quoque pro libito sin•. Luther.
Our •ùm 〈 ◊ 〉 legibus Pope Liberi sint, etiam à lege Dei Liberi esse volunt, nihil nisi Politica sequi, sed sic ut sub illis quoque Pro libito sin•. Luther.
Quia utile est juventuti regi, impositi sunt illi quasi M•g•stratus dem•st••, sub quibus contineretur. Senec de Benef•ii 3. An Philippus Macedonum Rex Alexandro silio s•o prima literarum elementa tradi ab Aristotele summo ejus aetatis philosopho voluisset, aut ille suscepisse• hoc officium si non studiorum initia à perfect s•imo quoque tractari pert••ere ad summam credidisset Quin til. lib. 1. cap 1. Non sunt con•emnenda quasi parva sine quibus magna constare non possunt. Hieronym Epist. ad Laetam.
Quia utile est juventuti King, impositi sunt illi quasi M•g•stratus dem•st••, sub quibus contineretur. Seneca de Benef•ii 3. an Philip Macedonum Rex Alexander silio s•o prima Literarum Elementa tradi ab Aristotle Summo His aetatis Philosopher voluisset, Or Isle suscepisse• hoc officium si non Studiorum Initia à perfect s•imo quoque tractari pert••ere ad summam credidisset Quin till. lib. 1. cap 1. Non sunt con•emnenda quasi parva sine quibus Magna constare non possunt. Jerome Epistle and Laetam.
Poeniend•s peccatis tres esse debere causas •aist: matumest, NONLATINALPHABET, cùm dignitas au••ori•• as { que }, ejus in quem est peccatum tuenda est. NONLATINALPHABET. cùm Paena adhibetur emendandigrat••: NONLATINALPHABET, cùm poen•tio propt•r ex•m• um est necessria. A. Gel. Noct. Attic. l. • ca. 14.
Poeniend•s peccatis tres esse Debere causas •aist: matumest,, cùm dignitas au••ori•• as { que }, His in Whom est peccatum tuenda est.. cùm Paena adhibetur emendandigrat••:, cùm poen•tio propt•r ex•m• um est necessria. A. Gel. Night Attic. l. • circa 14.
