Hæreseo-machia: or, The mischiefe which heresies doe, and the means to prevent it. Delivered in a sermon in Pauls, before the Right Honourable, the Lord Maior, and the aldermen of the famous citie of London, February the first, M. DC. XLV. And now printed, for the satisfaction of the hearers, and others. / By James Cranford, pastour of Christopher Le Stocks, London.
HAERESEO-MACHIA, OR, The mischiefe which Heresies doe, and the means to prevent it. 2 TIM. 2. 17. And their word will eat as doth a canker, (or a gangrene) of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus, &c.
HAERESEO-MACHIA, OR, The mischief which Heresies do, and the means to prevent it. 2 TIM. 2. 17. And their word will eat as does a canker, (or a gangrene) of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus, etc.
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He writes this Epistle, as his last Will and Testament, to Timothy his own son in the faith, to give him direction how to behave himself in the Church of God, which is the house of God, the pillar and ground of truth.
He writes this Epistle, as his last Will and Testament, to Timothy his own son in the faith, to give him direction how to behave himself in the Church of God, which is the house of God, the pillar and ground of truth.
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and watchfull over his conversation, and proposeth himselfe as an example, Chap. 3. 10. Thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience: Disce, puer, virtutem ex me;
and watchful over his Conversation, and Proposeth himself as an Exampl, Chap. 3. 10. Thou hast Fully known my Doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience: Disce, puer, virtutem ex me;
I require no more of thee then I my selfe have given thee in pattern, Thou hast fully known, &c. Now the Apostle, not ignorant of the wiles of the divell, his main engines against the two pillars of the Church, faith and love, (the bonds of our union with our head, and with his body) and his endeavours to overthrow love by the overthrow of faith, hee warns him in a speciall manner to hold fast the forme of sound words, and to shew himselfe a workman that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth:
I require no more of thee then I my self have given thee in pattern, Thou hast Fully known, etc. Now the Apostle, not ignorant of the wiles of the Devil, his main Engines against the two pillars of the Church, faith and love, (the bonds of our Union with our head, and with his body) and his endeavours to overthrow love by the overthrow of faith, he warns him in a special manner to hold fast the Form of found words, and to show himself a workman that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth:
Their word will eat as doth a gangrene, of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus. The Text therefore discovers the mischief of unsound teachers, or unsound doctrine;
Their word will eat as does a gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus. The Text Therefore discovers the mischief of unsound Teachers, or unsound Doctrine;
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But by what is all this? speaking things which they ought not, for filthy lucre sake. Our Saviour Christ warns his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadduces, which is expounded of their doctrine: Their erroneous and false doctrine is compared to leaven, which is a fit resemblance of all doctrine.
But by what is all this? speaking things which they ought not, for filthy lucre sake. Our Saviour christ warns his Disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees, which is expounded of their Doctrine: Their erroneous and false Doctrine is compared to leaven, which is a fit resemblance of all Doctrine.
Erroneous opinions are interpreted by some to be those tares, which the envious man and the adversary sowed in the field where Christ had sowed his good seed, Matth. 13. 25. Tares,
Erroneous opinions Are interpreted by Some to be those tares, which the envious man and the adversary sowed in the field where christ had sowed his good seed, Matthew 13. 25. Tares,
and, being themselves infected with the doctrine of the divell, intermingle themselves with the healthfull body of the Church, that they may, undiscerned, diffuse their poyson into the soules of those that are unlearned, or well meaning.
and, being themselves infected with the Doctrine of the Devil, intermingle themselves with the healthful body of the Church, that they may, undiscerned, diffuse their poison into the Souls of those that Are unlearned, or well meaning.
The same Father in another place compares heresies & erroneous opinions NONLATINALPHABET, to a noisome canker, or carbuncle, which is no lesse dangerous then infectious.
The same Father in Another place compares heresies & erroneous opinions, to a noisome canker, or carbuncle, which is no less dangerous then infectious.
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Would you know what tongue this is? It is the false tongue, the lying tongue, which David compares to sharp arrowes of the mighty, and coals of Juniper.
Would you know what tongue this is? It is the false tongue, the lying tongue, which David compares to sharp arrows of the mighty, and coals of Juniper.
I am not ignorant that Hilary, Chrysostome, Augustine understand this of the punishment: Moller, Marlorate, Amesius, &c. of the mischievousnesse of the false tongue;
I am not ignorant that Hilary, Chrysostom, Augustine understand this of the punishment: Moller, Marlorate, Ames, etc. of the mischievousness of the false tongue;
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so that the world did admire that it was become Arian. And the Prophet compares the tongue to a bow, (Jer. 9. 3. They have bent their tongues, their bowes,
so that the world did admire that it was become Arian. And the Prophet compares the tongue to a bow, (Jer. 9. 3. They have bent their tongues, their bows,
for lies) and the words to arrowes, Psal. 64. 3. That they may shoot out their arrows, bitter words. If these things be true of a slanderous tongue, that calumniates men;
for lies) and the words to arrows, Psalm 64. 3. That they may shoot out their arrows, bitter words. If these things be true of a slanderous tongue, that calumniates men;
Let us now consider, 1. The resemblance between a gangrene and heresie in the manner of eating. 2. What it is that heresies eat. 3. How it comes to passe that they so eat: And then make some Application. First, for the resemblance:
Let us now Consider, 1. The resemblance between a gangrene and heresy in the manner of eating. 2. What it is that heresies eat. 3. How it comes to pass that they so eat: And then make Some Application. First, for the resemblance:
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Wee need not search stories for presidents, it is lamentable what successe errours have had amongst our selves in these last three or four yeers of Ecclesiasticall Anarchy and confusion,
we need not search stories for Presidents, it is lamentable what success errors have had among our selves in these last three or four Years of Ecclesiastical Anarchy and confusion,
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Amsterdam, Poland, Transilvania, places most infamous for heresies, are now righteous, compared with England, London, which in so short a space have broached,
Amsterdam, Poland, Transylvania, places most infamous for heresies, Are now righteous, compared with England, London, which in so short a Molle have broached,
Athanasius compares some in his time to the serpent Hydra, of which the Poets fable, that when one head was cut off, divers rose in the stead of it; it increased by being diminished:
Athanasius compares Some in his time to the serpent Hydra, of which the Poets fable, that when one head was Cut off, diverse rose in the stead of it; it increased by being diminished:
so it is with heresies, and errours in opinion, though they seem at first but little spots (as a gangrene discovers it self by little black spots in the out-side of the skin) yet,
so it is with heresies, and errors in opinion, though they seem At First but little spots (as a gangrene discovers it self by little black spots in the outside of the skin) yet,
if they be not stopped, will attach the heart. In the verse before the Text, They will increase to more ungodlinesse: Dato uno absurdo, sequentur infinita.
if they be not stopped, will attach the heart. In the verse before the Text, They will increase to more ungodliness: Dato Uno absurdo, sequentur Infinita.
The false prophet, like a roaring lion ravening the prey, devours soules, saith the Lord by the Prophet Ezekiel, chap. 22. v. 25. So Cyril, They feast it with the souls of simple people, which they grinde with the teeth of errour.
The false Prophet, like a roaring Lion ravening the prey, devours Souls, Says the Lord by the Prophet Ezekielem, chap. 22. v. 25. So Cyril, They feast it with the Souls of simple people, which they grind with the teeth of error.
if hee win the whole world, and lose his soul? and what will hee give in exchange for his soul? Prize wee not that which Christ hath purchased with his dearest bloud? Or, doe we undervalue that precious bloud by which wee were redeemed? Shall wee renounce the Lord that bought us? Or, shall wee make ineffectuall so great a purchase? Are wee enemies to the crosse of Christ? Or, shall wee make his death vain? Nazianzene tels us, speaking of hereticks, that they are unthankfull creatures, the off-spring of the divel,
if he win the Whole world, and loose his soul? and what will he give in exchange for his soul? Prize we not that which christ hath purchased with his dearest blood? Or, do we undervalue that precious blood by which we were redeemed? Shall we renounce the Lord that bought us? Or, shall we make ineffectual so great a purchase? are we enemies to the cross of christ? Or, shall we make his death vain? Nazianzene tells us, speaking of Heretics, that they Are unthankful creatures, the offspring of the Devil,
2. The Apostle in the Text useth this phrase, NONLATINALPHABET, translated, it will eat; it may be rendred, will have pasture; for the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies not onely the action, eating, but the object also, the pasture, the food which is eaten up.
2. The Apostle in the Text uses this phrase,, translated, it will eat; it may be rendered, will have pasture; for the word signifies not only the actium, eating, but the Object also, the pasture, the food which is eaten up.
False teachers, amongst us, adulterate and sophisticate the word of God. As it is in nature, darkness destroyes the light, blindness puts out the sight, sicknesse removes health;
False Teachers, among us, adulterate and sophisticate the word of God. As it is in nature, darkness Destroys the Light, blindness puts out the sighed, sickness removes health;
And could any other issue of our wantonness be expected? When any branch of divine truth is by any rejected, (it is the observation of Vincentius Lirinensis) presently another,
And could any other issue of our wantonness be expected? When any branch of divine truth is by any rejected, (it is the observation of Vincentius Lirinensis) presently Another,
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Thus with the Anabaptists, who erring at the first but in one particular, have proceeded some of them in other parts, to eight and forty more, many of them dangerous, and racing the foundation.
Thus with the Anabaptists, who erring At the First but in one particular, have proceeded Some of them in other parts, to eight and forty more, many of them dangerous, and racing the Foundation.
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Who did not fear whither our late Prelaticall innovations tended? It was not without cause, that the Ancients accounted the least alteration in matters of faith to be the extremest blasphemy and ungodlinesse;
Who did not Fear whither our late Prelatical innovations tended? It was not without cause, that the Ancients accounted the least alteration in matters of faith to be the Extremest blasphemy and ungodliness;
This sad effect of erroneous teachers is notably described by Athanasius; If themselves (saith hee) had beleeved, they would not have made any farther inquiry;
This sad Effect of erroneous Teachers is notably described by Athanasius; If themselves (Says he) had believed, they would not have made any farther inquiry;
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and a great ground of profuse laughter to Pagans, in that Christians, as newly awaked out of a profound sleep, enquire what they ought to beleeve concerning Christ.
and a great ground of profuse laughter to Pagans, in that Christians, as newly awaked out of a profound sleep, inquire what they ought to believe Concerning christ.
or Atheisme, to beleeve nothing? And it hath been a just reward upon seducers, that themselves have been deservedly distrusted and deserted by their followers, whom they had taught, not to beleeve their teachers.
or Atheism, to believe nothing? And it hath been a just reward upon seducers, that themselves have been deservedly distrusted and deserted by their followers, whom they had taught, not to believe their Teachers.
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From hence (that men consent not to sound doctrine, but are sick about questions) cometh envie, strife, reviling, evill surmisings, &c. And where envie is, where evill surmisings and jealousies, what peace can there be? When that false doctrine was broached at Antioch, there was no small dissention and disputation, the Church was troubled with words subverting their soules:
From hence (that men consent not to found Doctrine, but Are sick about questions) comes envy, strife, reviling, evil surmisings, etc. And where envy is, where evil surmisings and jealousies, what peace can there be? When that false Doctrine was broached At Antioch, there was no small dissension and disputation, the Church was troubled with words subverting their Souls:
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The like befell the Churches of Galatia. I spare the further confirmation of this; it is confessed, it is evidenced by the Holland Arminians, the new-England Familists:
The like befell the Churches of Galatia. I spare the further confirmation of this; it is confessed, it is evidenced by the Holland Arminians, the New England Familists:
If errours arise in the Church, the Common-wealth will not want confusion, it must needs suffer (as the Physician speaks) per consensum: and that in regard of the just judgement of God revenging the corrupting of his worship, and profanation of his name.
If errors arise in the Church, the Commonwealth will not want confusion, it must needs suffer (as the physician speaks) per consensum: and that in regard of the just judgement of God revenging the corrupting of his worship, and profanation of his name.
and of all warres that which is most cruell and destructive, civill and intestine warre, For Nation was destroyed of Nation, Citie of Citie, &c. This is the righteous hand of God, that they that will not maintain peace with heaven, shall have trouble on earth.
and of all wars that which is most cruel and destructive, civil and intestine war, For nation was destroyed of nation, city of city, etc. This is the righteous hand of God, that they that will not maintain peace with heaven, shall have trouble on earth.
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The Jewes had no dealings with the Samaritans, not so much as for a cup of cold water, or a nights lodging: what was the reason? The difference in religion:
The Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans, not so much as for a cup of cold water, or a nights lodging: what was the reason? The difference in Religion:
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It is commonly replyed in Pulpits, in Presses, That a toleration of all consciences, even Antichristian, would be a soveraign remedy to cure all dissentions,
It is commonly replied in Pulpits, in Presses, That a toleration of all Consciences, even Antichristian, would be a sovereign remedy to cure all dissensions,
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all the blood that hath for so many yeers been shed, is charged upon the restraint of this licentiousnesse, ignorantly or maliciously termed persecution.
all the blood that hath for so many Years been shed, is charged upon the restraint of this licentiousness, ignorantly or maliciously termed persecution.
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This is that great Diana so much magnified, so frequent in the mouthes of Sectaries. To dispute the lawfulnesse of it is (as I said) besides my purpose; I onely enquire,
This is that great Diana so much magnified, so frequent in the mouths of Sectaries. To dispute the lawfulness of it is (as I said) beside my purpose; I only inquire,
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First, Would these men that so hotly defend it, grant that Toleration (if they had power in their hands) to others, which they desire for themselves? I doubt it.
First, Would these men that so hotly defend it, grant that Toleration (if they had power in their hands) to Others, which they desire for themselves? I doubt it.
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yet when they had authority on their side, they raised persecution against the orthodox, more terrible then the heathen Emperors against the Christians, which the Churches of the East most grievously complained of.
yet when they had Authority on their side, they raised persecution against the orthodox, more terrible then the heathen Emperor's against the Christians, which the Churches of the East most grievously complained of.
Athanasius at large describeth, and having spoken much of their inhumane and more then belluine cruelty against all sexes, all ages, both living and dead, concludes, that hee had said lesse then their inhumanity was, because it exceeded all expression.
Athanasius At large Describeth, and having spoken much of their inhumane and more then belluine cruelty against all sexes, all ages, both living and dead, concludes, that he had said less then their inhumanity was, Because it exceeded all expression.
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yet, when under the Apostate Julian they had gotten power, who can declare ( saith Austin) what havock they made of the orthodox? All Africa was filled with bloud and desolation;
yet, when under the Apostate Julian they had got power, who can declare (Says Austin) what havoc they made of the orthodox? All Africa was filled with blood and desolation;
men were rent, matrons dragg'd, infants slaughtered, women with childe miscarried, none were secure in their houses, the wayes were not safe for travelers;
men were rend, matrons dragged, Infants slaughtered, women with child miscarried, none were secure in their houses, the ways were not safe for travelers;
Secondly, Would such toleration conduce to the establishing of peace in the Common-wealth? Hath it ever done it? Possible it is, that the equality of powers may perswade each party for a season to suppresse their inward rancor;
Secondly, Would such toleration conduce to the establishing of peace in the Commonwealth? Hath it ever done it? Possible it is, that the equality of Powers may persuade each party for a season to suppress their inward rancour;
can toleration take it away, so that it shall not break out upon sensible advantages by the increase of strength? Let the experience of former ages, and present times teach this.
can toleration take it away, so that it shall not break out upon sensible advantages by the increase of strength? Let the experience of former ages, and present times teach this.
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What peace was there in the Roman Empire upon the toleration of the Donatists? Optatus, Augustine, in the places before alledged, declare, that all places were filled with confusion;
What peace was there in the Roman Empire upon the toleration of the Donatists? Optatus, Augustine, in the places before alleged, declare, that all places were filled with confusion;
What peace had Germany upon the edicts of Charles the fifth? The Smalcaldian warre, described by Sleidan, demonstrates, that they yeelded onely a time of breathing, that each party might increase in strength,
What peace had Germany upon the edicts of Charles the fifth? The Smalcaldian war, described by Sleidan, demonstrates, that they yielded only a time of breathing, that each party might increase in strength,
Was it not so in France? Will a toleration satisfie hereticks, if they have power in their hands? It did not content the Irish Papists, witnesse the bloud of 150000 Protestants shed upon the first advantage,
Was it not so in France? Will a toleration satisfy Heretics, if they have power in their hands? It did not content the Irish Papists, witness the blood of 150000 Protestants shed upon the First advantage,
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if Holland doth not, let them thank the Spanish arms, and wee the common enemy, and both, under God, the inconsiderable number and weaknesse of the heterodox.
if Holland does not, let them thank the Spanish arms, and we the Common enemy, and both, under God, the inconsiderable number and weakness of the heterodox.
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but I will conclude it with that solemne embassie which the orthodox Fathers, assembled in councell at Sirmium, sent to the Emperour Constantius: I have insisted the longer, that it might appear to all, that the toleration of errour is not a way to peace,
but I will conclude it with that solemn embassy which the orthodox Father's, assembled in council At Sirmium, sent to the Emperor Constantius: I have insisted the longer, that it might appear to all, that the toleration of error is not a Way to peace,
An erroneous hereticall head, and an upright pions heart are incompatible; a good conscience, and true faith, like Hippocrates twins, live and die together.
an erroneous heretical head, and an upright pions heart Are incompatible; a good conscience, and true faith, like Hippocrates twins, live and die together.
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Our Apostle, 1 Tim. 4. 1. saith, The Spirit speaks expresly, that in the last times men shall depart from the faith — &c. and 2 Tim. 3. 1. speaks as expresly, that the last times shall be dangerous for horrible wickednesses, — men shall have a form of godlinesse,
Our Apostle, 1 Tim. 4. 1. Says, The Spirit speaks expressly, that in the last times men shall depart from the faith — etc. and 2 Tim. 3. 1. speaks as expressly, that the last times shall be dangerous for horrible Wickednesses, — men shall have a from of godliness,
but if you look for uprightnesse, self-deniall, righteousnesse, peace, joy in the holy Ghost, in which the kingdome of God consists, you shall finde none of these;
but if you look for uprightness, self-denial, righteousness, peace, joy in the holy Ghost, in which the Kingdom of God consists, you shall find none of these;
O, what a full testimony is given to this truth by that generall apostacie from godlinesse to open profanenesse of many amongst our selves since the unrestrained inundation of our errours!
O, what a full testimony is given to this truth by that general apostasy from godliness to open profaneness of many among our selves since the unrestrained inundation of our errors!
As in children that have the rickats, their heads swell and grow bigge, but their bodies grow crooked, their brests narrow, their inferiour parts feeble, and pine away:
As in children that have the rickats, their Heads swell and grow big, but their bodies grow crooked, their breasts narrow, their inferior parts feeble, and pine away:
Now of the third, Why, or How it comes to passe that they thus spread and devour, &c. The spreading and prevailing of heresies may be ascribed partly to the subtilty and activity of seducers, partly to the curiosity and simplicity of the seduced;
Now of the third, Why, or How it comes to pass that they thus spread and devour, etc. The spreading and prevailing of heresies may be ascribed partly to the subtlety and activity of seducers, partly to the curiosity and simplicity of the seduced;
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partly to the justice of God, for the manifestation of those that are sincere, and the punishment of those that received not the truth in the love of it: Of these in order.
partly to the Justice of God, for the manifestation of those that Are sincere, and the punishment of those that received not the truth in the love of it: Of these in order.
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and pack the cards, and pervert Scripture to their sinister purposes: 2. Cunning craftinesse, NONLATINALPHABET, they turn every stone, watch all advantages: 3. Lying in wait to deceive, NONLATINALPHABET, they have all the arts of couzenage;
and pack the cards, and pervert Scripture to their sinister Purposes: 2. Cunning craftiness,, they turn every stone, watch all advantages: 3. Lying in wait to deceive,, they have all the arts of cozenage;
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Tertullian against Hermogenes observes, that Philosophers were the Patriarchs of hereticks; and Sophistry, the great artifice of building and destroying, &c. their maine engine.
Tertullian against Hermogenes observes, that Philosophers were the Patriarchs of Heretics; and Sophistry, the great artifice of building and destroying, etc. their main engine.
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How many were of old made to stagger in that fundamentall point of the eternall Sonship of Jesus Christ, by the curious inquiries of the Arians, recorded by Epiphanius, in his Treatise against that heresie, which I will not English, that I may not be a snare in this scepticall age? How many were taken in that senselesse notion,
How many were of old made to stagger in that fundamental point of the Eternal Sonship of jesus christ, by the curious inquiries of the Arians, recorded by Epiphanius, in his Treatise against that heresy, which I will not English, that I may not be a snare in this sceptical age? How many were taken in that senseless notion,
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denying him a creature as other creatures are, they may assert him to be a creature? So farre Epiphanius. Why doe you juggle, in saying, hee is a creature, not as one of the creatures;
denying him a creature as other creatures Are, they may assert him to be a creature? So Far Epiphanius. Why do you juggle, in saying, he is a creature, not as one of the creatures;
hee suffered without passion? as if a man should speak without speaking, or understand without understanding, saith another Father concerning the same and other hereticks.
he suffered without passion? as if a man should speak without speaking, or understand without understanding, Says Another Father Concerning the same and other Heretics.
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This is that which Cyril calls NONLATINALPHABET, multivarious impostures, NONLATINALPHABET, the inventions of many-times-pleated senses, equivocations, amphibologies, the strength and garrisons of hereticks,
This is that which Cyril calls, multivarious Impostors,, the Inventions of many-times-pleated Senses, equivocations, amphibologies, the strength and garrisons of Heretics,
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Thus Hicrome concerning the Origenists, They so temper their words, pervert their order, mingle ambiguities, that in the same sentence they utter the truth and errouer;
Thus Hicrome Concerning the Origenists, They so temper their words, pervert their order, mingle ambiguities, that in the same sentence they utter the truth and errouer;
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But besides this, that they use old words in new senses, they have another practice, to coin new words, new expressions of their own, which none can understand, simple ones admire:
But beside this, that they use old words in new Senses, they have Another practice, to coin new words, new expressions of their own, which none can understand, simple ones admire:
Thus Epiphaenius assures us concerning the Valentinians, that they introduced the old heathen fables as matters of faith, only shadowed them under some new expressions of their owne;
Thus Epiphaenius assures us Concerning the Valentinians, that they introduced the old heathen fables as matters of faith, only shadowed them under Some new expressions of their own;
and of the Gnosticks, that they in like manner deluded their followers. Thus Cyril of the Nestorians in his time, NONLATINALPHABET, This speech is not to be understood.
and of the Gnostics, that they in like manner deluded their followers. Thus Cyril of the Nestorians in his time,, This speech is not to be understood.
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I stand not to parallel this with the practices amongst our selves, but passe from it with Hieroms observation, The same custome is observed amongst hereticks of former, and of our own times;
I stand not to parallel this with the practices among our selves, but pass from it with Hieroms observation, The same custom is observed among Heretics of former, and of our own times;
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Thirdly, They use faire pretences, and glorious speeches, as the Apostle observes, By good words and faire speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple:
Thirdly, They use fair pretences, and glorious Speeches, as the Apostle observes, By good words and fair Speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple:
And Peter, Through covetousnesse shall they with fained words (NONLATINALPHABET, forged and plaistered speeches) make merchandise of you. This is an usuall shift, they parget over the nakednesse and deformity of their opinions, representing sometimes them as the wayes of God, sometimes themselves as the men of God;
And Peter, Through covetousness shall they with feigned words (, forged and plastered Speeches) make merchandise of you. This is an usual shift, they parget over the nakedness and deformity of their opinions, representing sometime them as the ways of God, sometime themselves as the men of God;
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1. They represent their opinions as the wayes of God, the secrets and mysteries of Christ, (but John calls them NONLATINALPHABET, the profound deep things of Satan:) and thus they are as a snare on Mizpah,
1. They represent their opinions as the ways of God, the secrets and Mysteres of christ, (but John calls them, the profound deep things of Satan:) and thus they Are as a snare on Mizpah,
Saint Paul observes, that the worshipping of Angels, and such other kind of monkery, Touch not, taste not, handle not, were all perswaded under such faire pretences;
Saint Paul observes, that the worshipping of Angels, and such other kind of monkery, Touch not, taste not, handle not, were all persuaded under such fair pretences;
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they were doctrines of humility, doctrines of mortification, &c. But in the mean time, these false preachers, pretenders to humility, were vainly puft up in their fleshly minde, laid hold on Angels,
they were doctrines of humility, doctrines of mortification, etc. But in the mean time, these false Preachers, pretenders to humility, were vainly puffed up in their fleshly mind, laid hold on Angels,
Act. 15. Circumcision, and observation of the law is pretended the way to salvation, though in truth it cut off from Christ in the notion under which it was obtruded;
Act. 15. Circumcision, and observation of the law is pretended the Way to salvation, though in truth it Cut off from christ in the notion under which it was obtruded;
Thus also Cyril, As strumpets paint their faces, and adorne their bodies in greatest bravery, to hide the filthinesse of their practices, and insnare by their neatnesse:
Thus also Cyril, As strumpets paint their faces, and adorn their bodies in greatest bravery, to hide the filthiness of their practices, and ensnare by their neatness:
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They are in this like our Apothecaries, they gild their pils, and make their potions sweet, they make them pleasant to the eye, and delightfull to the taste;
They Are in this like our Apothecaries, they gild their pills, and make their potions sweet, they make them pleasant to the eye, and delightful to the taste;
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and prevaile under the notions of free grace, or Christian liberty, Christ exalted, the kingdome of Christ, the Church way, and the like commendations:
and prevail under the notions of free grace, or Christian liberty, christ exalted, the Kingdom of christ, the Church Way, and the like commendations:
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and Mahomet, that grand impostor, if you will beleeve him, learned his Alcoran from the Angel Gabriel. The Divell was the first that ever mentioned God upon earth,
and Mahomet, that grand impostor, if you will believe him, learned his Alcorani from the Angel Gabriel. The devil was the First that ever mentioned God upon earth,
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And shall it seem strange, that there are amongst us some, not Christians, but sellers of Christ, vain talkers, soule-deceivers, that in treachery pretend the name of Christ;
And shall it seem strange, that there Are among us Some, not Christians, but sellers of christ, vain talkers, soule-deceivers, that in treachery pretend the name of christ;
as was of old the complaint of holy Ignatius? It is usuall with mountebanks to proclaim the vertues of their oyles, salves, receipts, &c. multitudes are drawne together, and fools buy.
as was of old the complaint of holy Ignatius? It is usual with mountebanks to proclaim the Virtues of their oils, Salves, receipts, etc. Multitudes Are drawn together, and Fools buy.
2. They represent themselves, teachers, followers, all, under the notion of the most godly, holy, humble, saints, men as precious as any the earth heares,
2. They represent themselves, Teachers, followers, all, under the notion of the most godly, holy, humble, Saints, men as precious as any the earth hears,
a strong inducement (especially if there be any shew of holinesse in their conversation) to perswade simple and well-meaning men into an approbation of their opinions.
a strong inducement (especially if there be any show of holiness in their Conversation) to persuade simple and well-meaning men into an approbation of their opinions.
though against King, or Priest, as saith Josephus. In the dayes of the Apostles there were some that said they were Jewes, and were not, but upon triall were found liars. The ministers of Satan were transformed as the ministers of righteousnesse;
though against King, or Priest, as Says Josephus. In the days of the Apostles there were Some that said they were Jews, and were not, but upon trial were found liars. The Ministers of Satan were transformed as the Ministers of righteousness;
and how they prevailed, and what their pretences were may be conjectured by the great paines which the Apostle takes to vindicate himselfe and his ministery from their aspersions, 1 Cor. 9. 2 Cor. 11. They were not inferiour to the chiefe Apostles, would have no pay, (Doe you not heare the language of our Sectaries?) they would preach freely, would not be burdensome, &c. Were not these singular men? Doubtlesse they did not want followers amongst such as would serve God with that which cost them nothing:
and how they prevailed, and what their pretences were may be conjectured by the great pains which the Apostle Takes to vindicate himself and his Ministry from their Aspersions, 1 Cor. 9. 2 Cor. 11. They were not inferior to the chief Apostles, would have no pay, (Do you not hear the language of our Sectaries?) they would preach freely, would not be burdensome, etc. Were not these singular men? Doubtless they did not want followers among such as would serve God with that which cost them nothing:
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Such as these of old were the Donatists, of whom Optatus, They covered themselves in sheeps cloathing, they were not discerned to be wolves, till their fangs were felt.
Such as these of old were the Donatists, of whom Optatus, They covered themselves in Sheep clothing, they were not discerned to be wolves, till their fangs were felt.
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It is well known to those that are versed in the writings of the Ancients, what is left recorded concerning Apollinaris, Photinus, Nestorius, and others, the substance of which you may finde in Vincentius Lirinensis; what of Pelagius, what of Arminius by Bertixs, what of Socinus: but, to passe over all these in silence, I shall instance onely in Arius, that grand impugner of the Deity of Christ, and impudent boaster;
It is well known to those that Are versed in the writings of the Ancients, what is left recorded Concerning Apollinaris, Photinus, Nestorius, and Others, the substance of which you may find in Vincentius Lirinensis; what of Pelagius, what of Arminius by Bertixs, what of Socinus: but, to pass over all these in silence, I shall instance only in Arius, that grand impugner of the Deity of christ, and impudent boaster;
I have received my doctrine from the elect of God, men that knew God, holy men of God, such as knew how to divide the word of God aright, that had received the annointing of the spirit;
I have received my Doctrine from the elect of God, men that knew God, holy men of God, such as knew how to divide the word of God aright, that had received the anointing of the Spirit;
Tertullian observes it of certain wonderers, that they were edified into errour by the example of others, men of name and note for wisdome, knowledge, usefulnesse in the Church, that had fallen into heresie:
Tertullian observes it of certain wonderers, that they were edified into error by the Exampl of Others, men of name and note for Wisdom, knowledge, usefulness in the Church, that had fallen into heresy:
how comes it to passe, that hee, or shee, such a man, and such a man of such eminent parts, gifts, profession, should be so mis-led? But, should we judge of faith by persons? or should wee not rather judge of persons by faith? 'Tis possible for Nicolas to become, not onely an heretick,
how comes it to pass, that he, or she, such a man, and such a man of such eminent parts, Gifts, profession, should be so misled? But, should we judge of faith by Persons? or should we not rather judge of Persons by faith? It's possible for Nicolas to become, not only an heretic,
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'tis possible for one to come, and say, I am Christ; 'tis possible for Simon Magus to professe himselfe the great power of God, but should all the city give heed to him? 'tis possible for Montanus to proclaim himself no Angel, no Embassadour, but the Comforter himself;
it's possible for one to come, and say, I am christ; it's possible for Simon Magus to profess himself the great power of God, but should all the City give heed to him? it's possible for Montanus to proclaim himself no Angel, no Ambassador, but the Comforter himself;
I have been the longer upon this point, because it neerly concerns our selves, amongst whom a party is risen up that monopolizeth piety, pretendeth to transcendent holinesse;
I have been the longer upon this point, Because it nearly concerns our selves, among whom a party is risen up that monopolizeth piety, pretendeth to transcendent holiness;
The former fair speeches were but groundlesse bragges, their opinions and conversations are farre short of (if not contrary to) that holinesse they professe;
The former fair Speeches were but groundless brags, their opinions and conversations Are Far short of (if not contrary to) that holiness they profess;
As the affecting of wisdome above what is written, and a bold intrusion into things they have not seen, hath caused many to fall from the truth to errour;
As the affecting of Wisdom above what is written, and a bold intrusion into things they have not seen, hath caused many to fallen from the truth to error;
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so the profession of knowledge (as the Apostle) falsely so called, and the having of the gifts and persons of men in admiration, hath drawne many to follow their pernicious wayes:
so the profession of knowledge (as the Apostle) falsely so called, and the having of thee Gifts and Persons of men in admiration, hath drawn many to follow their pernicious ways:
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Indeed, men of parts usually broach errours, (the divell makes use of the Serpent, not of the Asse, in seducing into heresie) as being the fittest instruments to stagger the Church.
Indeed, men of parts usually broach errors, (the Devil makes use of the Serpent, not of the Ass, in seducing into heresy) as being the Fittest Instruments to stagger the Church.
But if any man shall become a Dogmatist, an asserter of strange and new opinions, hee shall be cried up by his followers as a man of parts, that they may seem to be mad with reason.
But if any man shall become a Dogmatist, an asserter of strange and new opinions, he shall be cried up by his followers as a man of parts, that they may seem to be mad with reason.
Semper se scire altiora jactitant, & in Ecclesiae contumeliam debacchantur (they boast alwaies of their own sublime and abstruse speculations, in comparison of which others are blind) is the observation of Hierome. I will conclude this with that of Nazianzene, concerning the boastings of Eunomius: Be it granted (saith hee) seeing you will have it so, that you are a sublime man,
Semper se Scire altiora jactitant, & in Ecclesiae contumeliam debacchantur (they boast always of their own sublime and abstruse speculations, in comparison of which Others Are blind) is the observation of Jerome. I will conclude this with that of Nazianzene, Concerning the boastings of Eunomius: Be it granted (Says he) seeing you will have it so, that you Are a sublime man,
after Paul, you have been taken into the third heavens; but why forge you saints in one day, make them ministers, inspire them with learning, & c.? This is not peculiar to the Eunomians;
After Paul, you have been taken into the third heavens; but why forge you Saints in one day, make them Ministers, inspire them with learning, & c.? This is not peculiar to the Eunomians;
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I would we had not some amongst our selves as vain-boasters, and pretenders to knowledge, that have, in their own conceit, more skill in the mystery of Christ then the Apostles, with the old hereticks:
I would we had not Some among our selves as vain-boasters, and pretenders to knowledge, that have, in their own conceit, more skill in the mystery of christ then the Apostles, with the old Heretics:
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e Solent dicere, non omnia Apostolos scîsse, — non omnia omnibus tradidisse, in utro { que } Christum reprehensioni subjicientes, &c. The Apostles knew not all things, taught not all things to all men (as they say;) in both which they calumniate Christ.
e Solent dicere, non omnia Apostles scîsse, — non omnia omnibus tradidisse, in utro { que } Christ reprehensioni subjicientes, etc. The Apostles knew not all things, taught not all things to all men (as they say;) in both which they calumniate christ.
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The favourers of John of Jerusalem were bold to assert, that he was more eloquent then Demosthenes, acute then Chrysippus, wise then Plato, &c. The Papists adorn some of their School-men, Doctors, with the titles Angelicall, Seraphicall, Illuminate, Irrefragable, Resolute, Subtile, and such like.
The favourers of John of Jerusalem were bold to assert, that he was more eloquent then Demosthenes, acute then Chrysippus, wise then Plato, etc. The Papists adorn Some of their Schoolmen, Doctors, with the titles Angelical, Seraphical, Illuminate, Irrefragable, Resolute, Subtle, and such like.
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Fifthly, They use subtilty in concealing their opinions, save onely from their proselites, to whom they discover them in part, and with a reserve of changing upon further inquiry or more advantage. This was of old the practice of Basilides in Epiphanius, hee concealed his opinions from such as were able to examine them, men that had their senses exercised to discern between things that differ;
Fifthly, They use subtlety in concealing their opinions, save only from their Proselytes, to whom they discover them in part, and with a reserve of changing upon further inquiry or more advantage. This was of old the practice of Basilides in Epiphanius, he concealed his opinions from such as were able to examine them, men that had their Senses exercised to discern between things that differ;
their quarrell (as they pretended) was onely against the word NONLATINALPHABET, as Hierome relates, (I pray God others, from whom no requests or engagements can draw a modell of their opinions, nihil monstri alaut, be not hatching some hatefull monster:) and when they had discovered it, they were all upon uncertainties, ever waiting for new light, Annuas atque monstruas fides decernimus, they had every yeer, every moneth a new confession,
their quarrel (as they pretended) was only against the word, as Jerome relates, (I pray God Others, from whom no requests or engagements can draw a model of their opinions, nihil monstri alaut, be not hatching Some hateful monster:) and when they had discovered it, they were all upon uncertainties, ever waiting for new Light, Years atque monstruas fides Decernimus, they had every year, every Monn a new Confessi,
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as Hilary: They had many and diverse alterations, being ready to change as often as they could obtaine any to hire them, any to hear them, any to lead them:
as Hilary: They had many and diverse alterations, being ready to change as often as they could obtain any to hire them, any to hear them, any to led them:
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a course most contrary to the truth of God, (Faith is but one) to the stabilitie in the truth required in beleevers, Coloss. 2. and the manner of the orthodox, who,
a course most contrary to the truth of God, (Faith is but one) to the stability in the truth required in believers, Coloss. 2. and the manner of the orthodox, who,
The second means by which hereticks divulge their errours, is their Industry or Diligence; they are NONLATINALPHABET, not onely subtill, but industrious workers:
The second means by which Heretics divulge their errors, is their Industry or Diligence; they Are, not only subtle, but Industria workers:
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As Satan goeth up and downe like a roaring lion seeking whom hee may devour; so these, with the Pharisees, would compasse sea and land to make one proselyte, creep into houses to leade captive silly women:
As Satan Goes up and down like a roaring Lion seeking whom he may devour; so these, with the Pharisees, would compass sea and land to make one proselyte, creep into houses to lead captive silly women:
It is the observation of Tertullian in his time, That their women were audacious even to admiration, they dared to preach, to dispute, yea possibly, to baptise.
It is the observation of Tertullian in his time, That their women were audacious even to admiration, they dared to preach, to dispute, yea possibly, to baptise.
And have not wee made some progresse, and grown up to some height in this hereticall practice? Doe not women, whom the Apostle permits not to speak in the Church,
And have not we made Some progress, and grown up to Some height in this heretical practice? Do not women, whom the Apostle permits not to speak in the Church,
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Optatus could not keep silence concerning the activity of such men and women, whom fraud or faction had adjoyned to the Donatists, in seducing and perverting others into their own errours and schisme.
Optatus could not keep silence Concerning the activity of such men and women, whom fraud or faction had adjoined to the Donatists, in seducing and perverting Others into their own errors and Schism.
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as being most advantagious to their persons and wayes. But enough of this. Experience teacheth, that when men sleep, the enemie comes, and sowes tares among the wheat, and goeth his way undiscerned.
as being most advantageous to their Persons and ways. But enough of this. Experience Teaches, that when men sleep, the enemy comes, and sows tares among the wheat, and Goes his Way undiscerned.
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Seducers are furnished with subtilty to deceive, and people prepared, through simplicity, to be deceived; and from simplicity it is, that subtilty prevailes.
Seducers Are furnished with subtlety to deceive, and people prepared, through simplicity, to be deceived; and from simplicity it is, that subtlety prevails.
And let this consideration stay us, that wee stumble not; and seducers, that they triumph not in the great defection unto severall opinions now amongst us.
And let this consideration stay us, that we Stumble not; and seducers, that they triumph not in the great defection unto several opinions now among us.
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They have deceived children, Egregiam laudem; and wee have lost chaffe, Spolia ampla: what great prize, that a stumbling-block hath been laid before a blinde man,
They have deceived children, Egregious Laudem; and we have lost chaff, Spolia ampla: what great prize, that a stumbling-block hath been laid before a blind man,
and hee hath stumbled at it? Certainly, such are they, even children, many in yeers, most in understanding, that, amongst us, are perverted by new opinions.
and he hath stumbled At it? Certainly, such Are they, even children, many in Years, most in understanding, that, among us, Are perverted by new opinions.
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but much wantonnesse (wantonnesse of the brain) they that were clean esaped from them that live in errour, are allured. It is a notable expression of Cyril, comparing some in his time to heifers, that run at their ease, leave the herd and wholesome pasture, to gnaw upon briars and thorns,
but much wantonness (wantonness of the brain) they that were clean esaped from them that live in error, Are allured. It is a notable expression of Cyril, comparing Some in his time to heifers, that run At their ease, leave the heard and wholesome pasture, to gnaw upon briers and thorns,
Sure I am, it is so with many amongst us, who, in the wantonnesse of their wits, withdraw themselves from the publicke Assemblies, from the Ministers whom God hath set over them, from the pastures in which they ought to feed,
Sure I am, it is so with many among us, who, in the wantonness of their wits, withdraw themselves from the public Assemblies, from the Ministers whom God hath Set over them, from the pastures in which they ought to feed,
the Apostle, that hee might preserve intire in the faith, gives especiall caution against curiosity, that questions be avoided, and oppositions of science falsly so called. But of this hitherto.
the Apostle, that he might preserve entire in the faith, gives especial caution against curiosity, that questions be avoided, and oppositions of science falsely so called. But of this hitherto.
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The Gentiles held the truth in unrighteousnesse, they delighted not to have God in their knowledge, Rom. 1. God gave them over to a reprobate sense, and when they professed wisdome, they became fools, their foolish hearts were darkened.
The Gentiles held the truth in unrighteousness, they delighted not to have God in their knowledge, Rom. 1. God gave them over to a Reprobate sense, and when they professed Wisdom, they became Fools, their foolish hearts were darkened.
They that would not receive Christ that came in his Fathers Name, will certainly receive an impostor that comes in his own name. Thus with Christians;
They that would not receive christ that Come in his Father's Name, will Certainly receive an impostor that comes in his own name. Thus with Christians;
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and for this cause God shall send them strong delusions, NONLATINALPHABET, the efficacy of errour, errour in the strength, that they may beleeve a lye.
and for this cause God shall send them strong delusions,, the efficacy of error, error in the strength, that they may believe a lie.
It is the winde that discovers and severs the chaffe from the wheat. They that are carried about with diverse and strange doctrines never had any solidity:
It is the wind that discovers and severs the chaff from the wheat. They that Are carried about with diverse and strange doctrines never had any solidity:
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It was a seasonable question which our Saviour moved to his disciples upon the defection of the Capernaites, Joh. 6. Will yee also go away? It was a brave resolution that Peter put on, Though all men forsake thee, yet will not I;
It was a seasonable question which our Saviour moved to his Disciples upon the defection of the Capernaum, John 6. Will ye also go away? It was a brave resolution that Peter put on, Though all men forsake thee, yet will not I;
an hard matter it is to resist the sollicitations of the father of our flesh, the sonne of our loines, the wife of our bosomes, the friend whom we love as our lives:
an hard matter it is to resist the solicitations of the father of our Flesh, the son of our loins, the wife of our bosoms, the friend whom we love as our lives:
hee is a souldier that stands to his arms, when some throw them down and run away, some throw them down and call for quarter, ready to take pay under the enemy.
he is a soldier that Stands to his arms, when Some throw them down and run away, Some throw them down and call for quarter, ready to take pay under the enemy.
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or errours in opinion, are of a spreading and destroying nature: wherein I have shewed, 1. That they eat as a Gangrene, speedily, incurably, mortally. 2. What they eat;
or errors in opinion, Are of a spreading and destroying nature: wherein I have showed, 1. That they eat as a Gangrene, speedily, incurably, mortally. 2. What they eat;
from hereticks, their subtilty and industry; from the people, their simplicity and curiosity; from God, his justice both to revenge the want of love to the truth, and manifest those that are approved.
from Heretics, their subtlety and industry; from the people, their simplicity and curiosity; from God, his Justice both to revenge the want of love to the truth, and manifest those that Are approved.
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If heresies will eat as doth a gangrene, then here is matter of mourning over the sad and diseased condition of our Churches, that have in them many gangrenes, because many heresies, and all things are bending to a NONLATINALPHABET, (as the Chirurgians call it) the heighth of mortification:
If heresies will eat as does a gangrene, then Here is matter of mourning over the sad and diseased condition of our Churches, that have in them many Gangrene, Because many heresies, and all things Are bending to a, (as the Chirurgeons call it) the height of mortification:
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his sores were boyles, ours gangrenes; his would endure scraping, ours will not endure touching; his body was affected, our souls. How is the faithfull City become an harlot? How is our wine mixt with water, our silver become drosse? Is it nothing to you, O all ye that passe by? Was any sorrow like unto ours? But sorrow is an helplesse passion:
his sores were boils, ours Gangrene; his would endure scraping, ours will not endure touching; his body was affected, our Souls. How is the faithful city become an harlot? How is our wine mixed with water, our silver become dross? Is it nothing to you, Oh all you that pass by? Was any sorrow like unto ours? But sorrow is an helpless passion:
If heresies will eat as doth a gangrene, then here is matter of anger against Physicians of no value, that would have them, if not tolerated, connived at;
If heresies will eat as does a gangrene, then Here is matter of anger against Physicians of no valve, that would have them, if not tolerated, connived At;
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men of the temper of the Samsaeans in Epiphanius, who were neither Christians, nor Jewes, nor Gentiles, but desirous to hold faire correspondence with all religions, they were of no religion, they were yet to choose of what religion they would be. But,
men of the temper of the Samsaeans in Epiphanius, who were neither Christians, nor Jews, nor Gentiles, but desirous to hold fair correspondence with all Religions, they were of no Religion, they were yet to choose of what Religion they would be. But,
I shall apply this to three sorts of persons whom I see before mee; the People, the Minister, the Magistrate; and in all be very short, and so conclude.
I shall apply this to three sorts of Persons whom I see before me; the People, the Minister, the Magistrate; and in all be very short, and so conclude.
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First, To the People: Dearly beloved brethren, for you the net is spread, it is for your precious souls that deceivers hunt, it is for your sakes that I have pitched upon these meditations;
First, To the People: Dearly Beloved brothers, for you the net is spread, it is for your precious Souls that deceivers hunt, it is for your sakes that I have pitched upon these meditations;
I beseech you therefore, as you love the Lord Jesus Christ, as you tender the everlasting salvation of your soules, watch, be carefull that no man deceive you:
I beseech you Therefore, as you love the Lord jesus christ, as you tender the everlasting salvation of your Souls, watch, be careful that no man deceive you:
The end why God hath given to his Church Pastors and Teachers, is set down by the Apostle to be, that we may be no longer children in knowledge, tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine.
The end why God hath given to his Church Pastors and Teachers, is Set down by the Apostle to be, that we may be no longer children in knowledge, tossed to and from with every wind of Doctrine.
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can he have more love to, and care of thy soul then hee that must give an account for it? Children that often change their Masters, seldome prove good scholars;
can he have more love to, and care of thy soul then he that must give an account for it? Children that often change their Masters, seldom prove good Scholars;
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it is this, The people are so strange from their Ministers, from private conference, communicating their feares, their doubts, their temptations, asking advice and counsell of them, at whose mouthes they should enquire the law:
it is this, The people Are so strange from their Ministers, from private conference, communicating their fears, their doubts, their temptations, asking Advice and counsel of them, At whose mouths they should inquire the law:
if this be done in the city, i. e. in the Church of God, in the City of Christ, where Ministers reside that may succour you when assaulted, your bloud will be upon your own heads, you cried not out for help, you betrayed your chastity to the lust of your ravisher.
if this be done in the City, i. e. in the Church of God, in the city of christ, where Ministers reside that may succour you when assaulted, your blood will be upon your own Heads, you cried not out for help, you betrayed your chastity to the lust of your ravisher.
or profitable, or comely, or pleasing to God, agreeable to nature, consonant to truth, & c? This hath been the sole and adequate originall of all errour to those that have been deceived.
or profitable, or comely, or pleasing to God, agreeable to nature, consonant to truth, & c? This hath been the sole and adequate original of all error to those that have been deceived.
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Many want will to doe it, they will not take so much pains, and what needs so much adoe? they (we hear) are honest, godly, &c. But would you not tell mony after them,
Many want will to do it, they will not take so much pains, and what needs so much ado? they (we hear) Are honest, godly, etc. But would you not tell money After them,
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and art thou a man, a Christian, a professour, a forward one, unable to discern between light and darknesse? To what purpose serves the annointing which we have of God,
and art thou a man, a Christian, a professor, a forward one, unable to discern between Light and darkness? To what purpose serves the anointing which we have of God,
but to inform and teach us concerning those that seduce us? Why are wee not wise, seeing wee have understanding? Why remaine wee ignorant, that are taught of God? Why neglect we the gift bestowed on us, and perish like fooles? Warinesse is not required in any thing more then in matters of religion:
but to inform and teach us Concerning those that seduce us? Why Are we not wise, seeing we have understanding? Why remain we ignorant, that Are taught of God? Why neglect we the gift bestowed on us, and perish like Fools? Wariness is not required in any thing more then in matters of Religion:
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Thirdly, Avoid those that are erroneous, their congregationall meetings, and, as much as may be, their personall converse. In times of infection men doe not onely make use of antidotes, but with all care shun places and persons that are infected, that they may prevent the danger of infection:
Thirdly, Avoid those that Are erroneous, their congregational meetings, and, as much as may be, their personal converse. In times of infection men do not only make use of antidotes, but with all care shun places and Persons that Are infected, that they may prevent the danger of infection:
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I beseech you, brethren (saith S. Paul) mark those which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine which you have received, and avoid them.
I beseech you, brothers (Says S. Paul) mark those which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the Doctrine which you have received, and avoid them.
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but to shun the authours of infamous heresies and sects, as the originall of all mischiefe? St. John would not endure the company of Cerinthus in the bath:
but to shun the Authors of infamous heresies and Sects, as the original of all mischief? Saint John would not endure the company of Cerinthus in the bath:
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Policarp abhorred conference with Marcian, as the first-born of the divell: Antonius detested all communion with such as had corrupted the faith, and divided the Church:
Polycarp abhorred conference with Marcian, as the firstborn of the Devil: Antonius detested all communion with such as had corrupted the faith, and divided the Church:
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and should not a brother of Christ blush to make such a servant to his own belly his master? Secondly, with fair speeches — they deceive the hearts of the simple:
and should not a brother of christ blush to make such a servant to his own belly his master? Secondly, with fair Speeches — they deceive the hearts of the simple:
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Can a man touch pitch, and not be defiled? Can he carry coals of fire in his bosome, and not be burnt? May not Satan seise upon thee, finding thee amongst his own,
Can a man touch pitch, and not be defiled? Can he carry coals of fire in his bosom, and not be burned? May not Satan seize upon thee, finding thee among his own,
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thy sitting and eating in an idols temple may be a snare and scandall to thy weak brother, may be an incouragement unto sectaries, &c. Thou maist bring upon thy head the guilt of blasphemies, the bloud of soules.
thy sitting and eating in an Idols temple may be a snare and scandal to thy weak brother, may be an encouragement unto sectaries, etc. Thou Mayest bring upon thy head the guilt of Blasphemies, the blood of Souls.
and who hear it? who lend the Divell their tongues against God, and who their ears? May I not conclude this with the Prophet, Though thou Israel play the harlot, let not Judah offend,
and who hear it? who lend the devil their tongues against God, and who their ears? May I not conclude this with the Prophet, Though thou Israel play the harlot, let not Judah offend,
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restrain them from these meetings, of which I may say, as Chrysostome of the Synagogues of the Jewes, they are some of them worse, the dens of theeves, the Divels meeting-houses: therefore betray not their salvation.
restrain them from these meetings, of which I may say, as Chrysostom of the Synagogues of the Jews, they Are Some of them Worse, the dens of thieves, the Devils meeting-houses: Therefore betray not their salvation.
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the inconsiderate people flock to the meeting-houses of Sectaries, as swarmes of flies (if it may not be offensive to use the similitude of Plutarch) in an hot summers day, to a gall'd back, thence to suck out filth and corruption.
the inconsiderate people flock to the meeting-houses of Sectaries, as swarms of flies (if it may not be offensive to use the similitude of Plutarch) in an hight summer's day, to a galled back, thence to suck out filth and corruption.
God expects at our hands, as officers in the Church, that wee endeavour with all our gifts, all our power (which he hath given us for edification, and not for destruction) not only to prevent the spreading, but (if it be possible) the being of heresies:
God expects At our hands, as Officers in the Church, that we endeavour with all our Gifts, all our power (which he hath given us for edification, and not for destruction) not only to prevent the spreading, but (if it be possible) the being of heresies:
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And to this purpose God requires of Ministers, not onely to teach the ignorant, but to convince gainsayers. Other men of abilities may do it ex charitate, you must do it ex officio: God hath made you watchmen, not onely to warn,
And to this purpose God requires of Ministers, not only to teach the ignorant, but to convince gainsayers. Other men of abilities may do it ex charitate, you must do it ex Officio: God hath made you watchmen, not only to warn,
The commission of the Minister is, They shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause men to discern between the unclean and the clean.
The commission of the Minister is, They shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause men to discern between the unclean and the clean.
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And it is the direction of the Apostle, that the spirits of the Prophets be subject to the Prophets. The declaration of what is hereticall, what orthodox;
And it is the direction of the Apostle, that the spirits of the prophets be Subject to the prophets. The declaration of what is heretical, what orthodox;
Paul and Barnabas had great dissention and disputation with them that corrupted the doctrine of the Gospel in Antioch. This hath been the way of the Churches of Christ in all ages:
Paul and Barnabas had great dissension and disputation with them that corrupted the Doctrine of the Gospel in Antioch. This hath been the Way of the Churches of christ in all ages:
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Let him that hath a desire, read Ambrose in his 32. Epistle to the younger Valentinian, and in his 33. Epistle ad sororem. This is our duty in the behalf of our people,
Let him that hath a desire, read Ambrose in his 32. Epistle to the younger Valentinian, and in his 33. Epistle ad sororem. This is our duty in the behalf of our people,
What needs so much fire? Can you not preach Christ, faith, and repentance, and let these points in controversie alone? Do not they preach Christ that discover errours? Did not the Apostle to the Galatians preach Christ? Is it not time to speak,
What needs so much fire? Can you not preach christ, faith, and Repentance, and let these points in controversy alone? Do not they preach christ that discover errors? Did not the Apostle to the Galatians preach christ? Is it not time to speak,
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when, under a pretence of preaching Christ, Christ is almost preached out of the Church? This much commended Moderation, in which many forbear this duty, is no other then the old shift of Auxentius, Ursacius, Valens, and other debauched Arians in the Councell of Ariminum, revived of late by Papists in Germany, Arminians in Holland, Prelates in England, who found the silencing of disputes the most efficacious and plausible way to advance their designes.
when, under a pretence of preaching christ, christ is almost preached out of the Church? This much commended Moderation, in which many forbear this duty, is no other then the old shift of Auxentius, Ursacius, Valens, and other debauched Arians in the Council of Rimini, revived of late by Papists in Germany, Arminians in Holland, Prelates in England, who found the silencing of disputes the most efficacious and plausible Way to advance their designs.
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In the former was exercised the power of order; in this, the power of jurisdiction. By whose hands this sword should be wielded, I stand not to dispute;
In the former was exercised the power of order; in this, the power of jurisdiction. By whose hands this sword should be wielded, I stand not to dispute;
Timothy was left at Ephesus, to charge some men to teach no other doctrine: and Titus receives it in commission, to reject an heretick after the first and second admonition:
Timothy was left At Ephesus, to charge Some men to teach no other Doctrine: and Titus receives it in commission, to reject an heretic After the First and second admonition:
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Christ blames the Angels of the Churches in Pergamus and Thyatira, that they suffered such as held the doctrine of Balaam, and the woman Jezebel — to teach,
christ blames the Angels of the Churches in Pergamos and Thyatira, that they suffered such as held the Doctrine of balaam, and the woman Jezebel — to teach,
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and seduce his servants. This was the medicine which Paul applies to Hymeneus and Alexander; he delivered them over to Satan, that they might learn not to blaspheme: Satan teaches to blaspheme;
and seduce his Servants. This was the medicine which Paul Applies to Hymenaeus and Alexander; he Delivered them over to Satan, that they might Learn not to Blaspheme: Satan Teaches to Blaspheme;
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I content my self with one, and that in an ill time of the Church for the orthodox. The Fathers assembled at Ariminum unanimously deposed Ursacius, Valens, and some others (though upheld by the power and favour of the Emperor Constantius) that the Christian faith might remain in peace, and intire:
I content my self with one, and that in an ill time of the Church for the orthodox. The Father's assembled At Rimini unanimously deposed Ursacius, Valens, and Some Others (though upheld by the power and favour of the Emperor Constantius) that the Christian faith might remain in peace, and entire:
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Say some, Will you have good, holy, learned, painfull, useful men cast out of the Church? Say others, What will it avail? they separate from you, they have already renounced their ministery, deserted their stations, imbodied themselves in another way, they will not care for your censures.
Say Some, Will you have good, holy, learned, painful, useful men cast out of the Church? Say Others, What will it avail? they separate from you, they have already renounced their Ministry, deserted their stations, embodied themselves in Another Way, they will not care for your censures.
The Apostle answers both these objections Tit. 3. 9. To the first, saith he, Reject him that is an heretick, knowing that such a one is subverted, NONLATINALPHABET, hath the fairest side outward: (the word is a metaphor drawn from foule linnen,
The Apostle answers both these objections Tit. 3. 9. To the First, Says he, Reject him that is an heretic, knowing that such a one is subverted,, hath the Fairest side outward: (the word is a metaphor drawn from foul linen,
He that consents not to wholesome words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godlinesse, he is proud, knowing nothing, saith the Apostle.
He that consents not to wholesome words, the words of our Lord jesus christ, and to the Doctrine which is according to godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, Says the Apostle.
If such men have passed a sentence against themselves really, that they are unworthy of the communion of faints, the fellowship of the Church, the kingdome of heaven;
If such men have passed a sentence against themselves really, that they Are unworthy of the communion of faints, the fellowship of the Church, the Kingdom of heaven;
the rejecting of such men (as have abused lenity) from the communion of the Church, may be, by the blessing of God, a great means to open their eyes, to stay others that waver, at least, to free the Church from the guilt of bloud, the bloud of souls.
the rejecting of such men (as have abused lenity) from the communion of the Church, may be, by the blessing of God, a great means to open their eyes, to stay Others that waver, At least, to free the Church from the guilt of blood, the blood of Souls.
Did the Apostles exercise none? Was there none in the Church for 300 yeers after Christ? Did they usurp what they exercised? If not, who took away from the Church the power sometimes exercised, never usurped? Others say, Doctrine is the most effectuall way to root out heresie.
Did the Apostles exercise none? Was there none in the Church for 300 Years After christ? Did they usurp what they exercised? If not, who took away from the Church the power sometime exercised, never usurped? Others say, Doctrine is the most effectual Way to root out heresy.
so to advance the one, as to bring the other into dis-respect) only I say, that discipline hath been very useful and effectuall to prevent the rising of heresies,
so to advance the one, as to bring the other into disrespect) only I say, that discipline hath been very useful and effectual to prevent the rising of heresies,
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In eighty yeers there did not arise amongst us so many horrid opinions and blasphemous heresies under Episcopacy, (a Government decryed as Antichristian) as have risen in these few yeers,
In eighty Years there did not arise among us so many horrid opinions and blasphemous heresies under Episcopacy, (a Government decried as Antichristian) as have risen in these few Years,
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but in ours, they out-face the Sun. Why do all our Sectaries oppose the establishing of Government? Would the wolves so earnestly desire the putting away of the dogs, were they not the fafety of the flock? But,
but in ours, they outface the Sun. Why do all our Sectaries oppose the establishing of Government? Would the wolves so earnestly desire the putting away of the Dogs, were they not the safety of the flock? But,
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unto whose care the Government of this great City is, by the providence of the Almighty, committed) God expects it at the hand of the Magistrate, that he should put forth all that power with which he is invested from on high,
unto whose care the Government of this great city is, by the providence of the Almighty, committed) God expects it At the hand of the Magistrate, that he should put forth all that power with which he is invested from on high,
Where is it read that they punished Pharisees, Sadduces, Esseans? Where is it read, that there were any such Sectaries in Judah, till the Scepter was departed? We read the Law, that not only the Prophet that spake in the name of another god, but the Prophet that presumed to speak in the Name of the true God, a word which he had not commanded, should die:
Where is it read that they punished Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes? Where is it read, that there were any such Sectaries in Judah, till the Sceptre was departed? We read the Law, that not only the Prophet that spoke in the name of Another god, but the Prophet that presumed to speak in the Name of the true God, a word which he had not commanded, should die:
And quaere, Was not Jeremy questioned upon this law? Where in all the New Testament hath the Magistrate power given him against heresies and schisms? Where hath he power given him against adulteries and murthers? Speak out, Socinian: take away all Magistracy;
And quaere, Was not Jeremiah questioned upon this law? Where in all the New Testament hath the Magistrate power given him against heresies and schisms? Where hath he power given him against adulteries and murders? Speak out, Socinian: take away all Magistracy;
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if thou leavest him in his Vice-gerentship to God, as his minister, a revenger, to execute wrath upon him that doth evill, thou wilt never be exempted from the edge of his sword, till thou canst prove heresies good;
if thou Leavest him in his Vice-gerentship to God, as his minister, a revenger, to execute wrath upon him that does evil, thou wilt never be exempted from the edge of his sword, till thou Canst prove heresies good;
The first that ever was, gave this in charge to his deputies, That above all other things, they should have this in especiall care, that the people, members of the orthodox Churches, should not be corrupted with schismaticall or hereticall opinions;
The First that ever was, gave this in charge to his deputies, That above all other things, they should have this in especial care, that the people, members of the orthodox Churches, should not be corrupted with Schismatical or heretical opinions;
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of a professed Christian, he degenerated into a reall Pagan, and gave a toleration to Sectaries, that he might disturb the peace of the Church, and overthrow Christianity.
of a professed Christian, he degenerated into a real Pagan, and gave a toleration to Sectaries, that he might disturb the peace of the Church, and overthrow Christianity.
And Nazianzene was sometimes too indulgent to the Apollinarians, but confesseth, that he was ignorantly so, not knowing that hee had almost undone both them and the Church by his unseasonable philosophie;
And Nazianzene was sometime too indulgent to the Apollinarians, but Confesses, that he was ignorantly so, not knowing that he had almost undone both them and the Church by his unseasonable philosophy;
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If any man ask, What hath the Magistrate done for the suppressing of heresies? I answer, A learned Knight hath written a Treatise upon this subject, in the fifth Section of which, he tels us, that the Magistrate hath made use of banishment, imprisonment, fining:
If any man ask, What hath the Magistrate done for the suppressing of heresies? I answer, A learned Knight hath written a Treatise upon this Subject, in the fifth Section of which, he tells us, that the Magistrate hath made use of banishment, imprisonment, fining:
both because Leo, who lived not long after that time, expresly commends the fact, and Optatus, who lived in the same time, justifies the practice of putting Schismaticks to death:
both Because Leo, who lived not long After that time, expressly commends the fact, and Optatus, who lived in the same time, Justifies the practice of putting Schismatics to death:
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and Cyril of Alexandria, who taught, that hereticks, that steal away and make merchandize of the souls of men, might with as much reason be put to death,
and Cyril of Alexandria, who taught, that Heretics, that steal away and make merchandise of the Souls of men, might with as much reason be put to death,
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as those under the law, that were found stealing of men, and selling them, Exod. 21. 16. And Theodosius made a law, that whosoever rebaptized any one baptized in the Church, should die, and in some cases the party rebaptized also. But of this more will be said,
as those under the law, that were found stealing of men, and selling them, Exod 21. 16. And Theodosius made a law, that whosoever Rebaptized any one baptised in the Church, should die, and in Some cases the party Rebaptized also. But of this more will be said,
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Besides these courses acknowledged by that learned Knight, there was also great care taken for the suppressing of the writings of hereticks, which were by the imperiall lawes condemned to the fire, and that upon pain of death, to be without mercy or delay inflicted on whomsoever should be found to conceal any of these writings:
Beside these courses acknowledged by that learned Knight, there was also great care taken for the suppressing of the writings of Heretics, which were by the imperial laws condemned to the fire, and that upon pain of death, to be without mercy or Delay inflicted on whomsoever should be found to conceal any of these writings:
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There was no lesse diligence and severity used to prohibit the meetings of hereticks, it being by law forbidden them to assemble together publickly or privately;
There was no less diligence and severity used to prohibit the meetings of Heretics, it being by law forbidden them to assemble together publicly or privately;
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where such places, and not only such, but the dwelling houses of such as spake evill of the God of Israel, were pulled down, and imployed to an unclean use.
where such places, and not only such, but the Dwelling houses of such as spoke evil of the God of Israel, were pulled down, and employed to an unclean use.
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But our pleaders for toleration against the Magistrates power, object, some of them, that such severity will be a let and hindrance to the Churches growth.
But our pleaders for toleration against the Magistrates power, Object, Some of them, that such severity will be a let and hindrance to the Churches growth.
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If you suffer for your faults, — what thank have you, though you bear it patiently? But would these men be thought to deny all power to the Magistrate in suppressing heresies? By no means:
If you suffer for your Faults, — what thank have you, though you bear it patiently? But would these men be Thought to deny all power to the Magistrate in suppressing heresies? By no means:
It hath pleased God to stirre up your hearts (I speak of the honourable court of Common-Councell) to be active for the settlement of Government, and suppression of sects:
It hath pleased God to stir up your hearts (I speak of the honourable court of Common-Councell) to be active for the settlement of Government, and suppression of Sects:
You are famous over Christendome, and shall be to all ages, that you have not spared estates or lives to deliver the Kingdome from oppression: presse hard on, that you may have interest in this glory, to have delivered the Church from confusion. Which that you may doe, let us pray, &c. FINIS.
You Are famous over Christendom, and shall be to all ages, that you have not spared estates or lives to deliver the Kingdom from oppression: press hard on, that you may have Interest in this glory, to have Delivered the Church from confusion. Which that you may do, let us pray, etc. FINIS.
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Abdicatâ quâlibet parte Catholici dogmatis, alia quo { que }, at { que } item alia, & deinceps alia, & alia jam quasi ex more, & licito abdicabuntur. Porro autem singulatim partibus repudiatis, quid aliud ad extremum sequetur, nisi ut totum pariter repudietur? Si novitia veteribus, extranea domesticis, prophana sacratis admisceri coeperint proserpat hic mos in universum necesse est, ut nihil posthac apud Ecclesiam relinquatur intactum; — sed sit ibidem deinceps impiorum, ac turpium errorum lupanar, ubi erat ante castae & incorruptae sacrarium veritatis, Contr. Haeres. c. 3 1.
Abdicatâ quâlibet parte Catholici dogmatis, Alias quo { que }, At { que } item Alias, & deinceps Alias, & Alias jam quasi ex more, & licito abdicabuntur. Porro autem singulatim partibus repudiatis, quid Aliud ad extremum sequetur, nisi ut totum pariter repudietur? Si novitia veteribus, extranea domesticis, Prophane sacratis admisceri coeperint proserpat hic mos in universum Necessary est, ut nihil posthac apud Church relinquatur intactum; — sed sit ibidem deinceps Impious, ac turpium Errorum lupanar, ubi erat ante Castae & incorruptae sacrarium veritatis, Contr Haeres. c. 3 1.
Quando Julianus vobis, Christi invidens paci, basiacas reddidit, unitatis quae strages à vobis sactae sint? Quis commemorare sufficiat, &c. Con. lit. Petil. l. 2. c. 82.
Quando Lulianus vobis, Christ invidens paci, basiacas reddidit, unitatis Quae strages à vobis sactae sint? Quis commemorare Sufficiat, etc. Con. lit. Petil l. 2. c. 82.
Laccrati sunt viri, tractae sunt matronae, infantes necati, abacti sunt partus, nulli licuit securum esse in possessionibus suis, etiam itinera non poterant esse iutissima; terrebantur omnes literis eorum qui se Duces sanctorum jactabant, Optat. cont. Parm. l. 2. 3.
Laccrati sunt viri, tractae sunt Matronae, Infants necati, abacti sunt partus, None Lucuit Secure esse in possessionibus suis, etiam itinera non poterant esse iutissima; terrebantur omnes literis Their qui se Duces sanctorum jactabant, Optat contentedly. Parm. l. 2. 3.
Pacem cum omnibus miscent; nihil enim interest illis, licèt diversa tractantibus, dum ad unius veritatis expugnationem conspirent, De praescript. cont. Haeret. c. 41.
Pacem cum omnibus miscent; nihil enim Interest illis, licèt diversa tractantibus, dum ad unius veritatis expugnationem conspirent, De prescript. contentedly. Heretic c. 41.
Facitis ubi potestis, ubi non facitis non potestis, sive legum, sive invidiae timore, sive resistentium multitudine, August. cont. Petil lib. 2. cap. 83.
Facitis ubi potestis, ubi non Facitis non potestis, sive Legume, sive invidiae Timore, sive resistentium multitudine, August. contentedly. Petil lib. 2. cap. 83.
Haec omnia vultis nullius esse momenti: at si tibi consenserit, quem seducis, unus consensus & manus tuae porrectio, & pauca verba jam tibi Christianum faciunt de Christiano, & ille vobis videbitur Christianus qui quod vultis fecerit, non quem fides adduxerit, Optat. l. 3. cont. Parm.
Haec omnia Wills Nullius esse Momenti: At si tibi consenserit, Whom seducis, Unus consensus & manus tuae porrectio, & pauca verba jam tibi Christian faciunt de Christian, & Isle vobis videbitur Christian qui quod Wills fecerit, non Whom fides adduxerit, Optat l. 3. contentedly. Parm.
Vos estis aucupes, & illi aut illa sunt aves. Illi vos aucupi similes dico, qui post discessum noctis, ante lucis adventum — aridam arborem nullis radicibus fultam multiplici fraude componit, cui adulterinos inserit ramos, & quae suas jamdudum succisa perdiderat, alienas accipit frondes, — &c. locus insignis. — Cont. Parmen. l. 6.
Vos Ye are aucupes, & illi Or illa sunt aves. Illi vos aucupi similes dico, qui post discessum noctis, ante lucis adventum — aridam Arborem nullis radicibus fultam multiplici fraud componit, cui adulterinos inserit Ramos, & Quae suas jamdudum succisa perdiderat, alienas accipit frondes, — etc. locus insignis. — Cont. Parmen. l. 6.
Artificem struendi & destruendi ver sipellem, in sententiis coactam, in conjecturis duram, in argumentis operariam, molestam etiam sibi ipsi, omnia retractantem, nè quid omnino tractaverit, De praescript. adv. Haer. c. 7.
Artificem struendi & destruendi ver sipellem, in Sententiis coactam, in conjecturis duram, in Arguments operariam, molestam etiam sibi ipsi, omnia retractantem, nè quid Omnino tractaverit, De prescript. Advantage. Haer c. 7.
Sic verba temperant, sic ordinem vertunt, & ambiguae quaque concinnant, ut & nostrum, & adversariorum confessionem teneant, ut aliter haereticus, aliter catholicus audiat, Epist. 65.
Sic verba temperant, sic ordinem vertunt, & ambiguae quaque concinnant, ut & nostrum, & adversariorum confessionem teneant, ut aliter Heretic, aliter Catholicus audiat, Epistle 65.
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Solent isti miriones etiam de quibusdam personis ab haeresi captis, aedificari in ruinam: quare illa vel ille fidelissimi, prudentissimi, & usitatissimi in Ecclesia in illam partem transierunt, De Praescript. contr. Haeret. cap. 3.
Solent Isti miriones etiam de Some Persons ab Heresy captis, aedificari in ruinam: quare illa vel Isle fidelissimi, prudentissimi, & usitatissimi in Ecclesia in Illam partem transierunt, De Prescript. Contr. Heretic cap. 3.
Ipsae mulieres, quàm procaces sunt, quae audeant docere, contendere, & fortasse etiam tingere? De praescript. cap. 41. NONLATINALPHABET. Epiphan. de Pepuzian. haeres. 49.
Ipsae mulieres, quàm procaces sunt, Quae audeant docere, contendere, & Fortasse etiam tingere? De prescript. cap. 41.. Epiphanius. de Pepuzian. haeres. 49.
De vestris silere quis possit? De illis quos aut factione, aut subtilitate, ut vestros faceretis, seducere potuistis; non solùm mosculi, sed etiam soeminae, de ovibus facti sunt vulpes, — post quod ad vos delapsi sunt, aut dilapsae, dolent alios ibi esse ubi nati sunt, bene stantes in lapsus suos invitant, &c. Cont. Parmen. l. 6. Vide.
De vestris Silere quis possit? De illis quos Or faction, Or subtilitate, ut vestros faceretis, seducere potuistis; non solùm mosculi, sed etiam soeminae, de ovibus facti sunt vulpes, — post quod ad vos delapsi sunt, Or dilapsae, dolent Alioth There esse ubi Nati sunt, bene stantes in lapsus suos invitant, etc. Cont. Parmen. l. 6. Vide.
Haereses apud eos multum valent qui in fide non valent, — de quorundam infirmitatibus habent quod valent, nihil valentes si in bene valentem fidem incurrant, De praescript. c. 2.
Heresies apud eos multum valent qui in fide non valent, — de quorundam infirmitatibus habent quod valent, nihil valentes si in bene valentem fidem incurrant, De prescript. c. 2.
Dispensatio ista, ac libratio prudens verborum indoctos decipere potest, cautus auditor & lector citò deprehendet insidias, & cuniculos, quibus veritas subvertitur, apertè in luce demonstrabit, Hieron. ad Pammac. Epist. 61.
Dispensation ista, ac libratio Prudens verborum indoctos decipere potest, Caution auditor & lector citò deprehendet Insidias, & cuniculos, quibus veritas subvertitur, apertè in luce demonstrabit, Hieron. ad Pammac. Epistle 61.
Ob hoc haereseωn non statim divinitùs eradicantur authores, ut — unusquisque quàm tenax, & fidelis, & fixus catholicae fidei sit amator, appareat. Et revera, cum quaeque novitas ebullit, statim cernitur frumentorum gravitas, & levitas palearum; tunc sine magno molimine excutitur ab area, quod nullo pondere intra aream tenebatur, &c. Vincent. Lyrinens. cap. 25.
Ob hoc haereseωn non Immediately divinitùs eradicantur authores, ut — unusquisque quàm tenax, & Fidelis, & fixus Catholic fidei sit Lover, appareat. Et Indeed, cum quaeque novitas Ebullient, Immediately cernitur frumentorum gravitas, & Levitas palearum; tunc sine magno molimine excutitur ab area, quod nullo ponder intra Area tenebatur, etc. Vincent. Lyrinens. cap. 25.
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In compendio est apud religiosas mentes & simplices & errorem deponere, & invenire, atque eruere veritatem; nam si ad divinae traditionis caput atque originem re•ertamur, cessat error humanus, Cypr. ad Pompei. contr. lit. Stephan. Epist. 74.
In Compendium est apud religiosas mentes & simplices & errorem deponere, & invenire, atque Eruere veritatem; nam si ad Divinae traditionis caput atque originem re•ertamur, cessat error Humanus, Cyprus and Pompeii. Contr. lit. Stephen. Epistle 74.
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Dubitas illo momento quo in Diaboli ecclesia fueris, omnes Angelos prospicere de coelo, & singulos denotare, quis blasphemiam dixerit, & quis audierit? quis linguam, quis aures Diabolo adversùs Deum administraverit? Tertull. ib. cap. 27.
Dubitas illo momento quo in Diaboli Church fueris, omnes Angels prospicere de coelo, & singulos denotare, quis blasphemiam dixerit, & quis audierit? quis Linguam, quis aures Diabolo adversùs God administraverit? Tertul ib. cap. 27.
Non quaeruntur nisi qui perierunt: — Posset & illa ovis tam absurde pastori dicere, Si malè facio quòd à grege aberro, quare me quaeris? non intelligens quare se putat non esse quaerendam, hanc esse unā causam quare quaeratur. — Quaerimus ergo vos ut inveniamus; tantum enim vos diligimus ut vivatis, quantum vestrum errorem odimus ut intereat, qui vos perdit, Cont. lit. Petil. l. 2. c. 37.
Non quaeruntur nisi qui perierunt: — Posset & illa ovis tam absurd pastori dicere, Si malè facio quòd à grege aberro, quare me Quaeris? non Intelligence quare se putat non esse quaerendam, hanc esse unā Causam quare quaeratur. — Seeking ergo vos ut inveniamus; Tantum enim vos diligimus ut vivatis, quantum Vestrum errorem odimus ut intereat, qui vos perdit, Cont. lit. Petil l. 2. c. 37.
Ex famulo Dei factus est minister inimici, Apostatam se suis edictis testatus est. — Ire praecepit voto suo, quos intellexerat ad destruendam pacem cum furore venturos esse. Erubescite, si ullus est pudor. Eâdem voce vobis libertas est reddita, quâ voce idolorum patefieri jussa sunt templa, Optat. cont. Parm. l. 2.
Ex famulo Dei factus est minister Inimici, Apostatam se suis edictis testatus est. — Ire praecepit voto Sue, quos intellexerat ad destruendam pacem cum furore venturos esse. Erubescite, si ullus est pudor. Eâdem voce vobis Libertas est reddita, quâ voce Idolorum patefieri jussa sunt templa, Optat contentedly. Parm. l. 2.
Quasi in vindictam Dei nullus mereatur occidi. Nemo erat laedendus ab operariis unitatis, sed nec ab episcopis mandata divina contemni debuerant. — Si occidi malum est, mali sui ipsi sunt causa, &c. Vide lib 3. cont. Parmen.
Quasi in vindictam Dei nullus mereatur occidi. Nemo erat laedendus ab operariis unitatis, sed nec ab episcopis Commandments Divine contemni debuerant. — Si occidi malum est, mali sui ipsi sunt causa, etc. Vide lib 3. contentedly. Parmen.
