Two treatises The first, concerning reproaching & censure: the second, an answer to Mr Serjeant's Sure-footing. To which are annexed three sermons preached upon several occasions, and very useful for these times. By the late learned and reverend William Falkner, D.D.
A SERMON Preached at Lyn-St. Margaret 's, at the Bishop's VISITATION, Octob. 15. 1677. 2 COR. 5.18. — And hath given to us the Ministry of Reconciliation.
A SERMON Preached At Lyn-St. Margaret is, At the Bishop's VISITATION, October 15. 1677. 2 COR. 5.18. — And hath given to us the Ministry of Reconciliation.
Hence also many who pretend an high respect to the Holy Jesus, do slight his peculiar Institution• undervaluing the Use even of that Prayer which our Lord composed and enjoined;
Hence also many who pretend an high respect to the Holy jesus, do slight his peculiar Institution• undervaluing the Use even of that Prayer which our Lord composed and enjoined;
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the Communion of that Catholick Church, which he founded and built upon a Rock; the Attendance upon that Holy Sacrament which he appointed the Night he was betrayed;
the Communion of that Catholic Church, which he founded and built upon a Rock; the Attendance upon that Holy Sacrament which he appointed the Night he was betrayed;
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and the Reverence for that Ministry, which he hath established in his Church, and the Benefit of which these Words in part declare, in that God hath given to us the Ministry of Reconciliation.
and the reverence for that Ministry, which he hath established in his Church, and the Benefit of which these Words in part declare, in that God hath given to us the Ministry of Reconciliation.
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it is the Ministry of Reconciliation. II. The Persons to whom this Ministry is committed; that is, to Ʋs. III. The Divine Authority by which it is founded.
it is the Ministry of Reconciliation. II The Persons to whom this Ministry is committed; that is, to Ʋs. III. The Divine authority by which it is founded.
And because it is an holy Function committed to some particular Persons by God himself, the main Business thereof cannot consist in speaking or doing such Things as may be said or done by other Men,
And Because it is an holy Function committed to Some particular Persons by God himself, the main Business thereof cannot consist in speaking or doing such Things as may be said or done by other Men,
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and the great Certainty and Evidence thereof, to make Men well-grounded Christians, and the Directions and Rules of holy Life, together with the great Motives which tend to persuade the practice of them. They are called NONLATINALPHABET, Teachers;
and the great Certainty and Evidence thereof, to make Men well-grounded Christians, and the Directions and Rules of holy Life, together with the great Motives which tend to persuade the practice of them. They Are called, Teachers;
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And the Practice hereof is commended in the Scriptures, and the ancient Writers, as early as Ignatius, exhorting NONLATINALPHABET, to exhort and persuade all Men for their Salvation.
And the Practice hereof is commended in the Scriptures, and the ancient Writers, as early as Ignatius, exhorting, to exhort and persuade all Men for their Salvation.
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To this Head also belongeth another part of Ministerial Power, in preparing Men for God's Blessing, which was more remarkably exercised under the vigour of Primitive Discipline, in enjoining particular Rules for,
To this Head also belongeth Another part of Ministerial Power, in preparing Men for God's Blessing, which was more remarkably exercised under the vigour of Primitive Discipline, in enjoining particular Rules for,
and examining the Probation-State of the Catechumeni, who from Paganism embraced Christianity, and of them who for their Offences came under the then severe Discipline of Penitents.
and examining the Probation-State of the Catechumen, who from Paganism embraced Christianity, and of them who for their Offences Come under the then severe Discipline of Penitents.
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This Authority the Apostle made use of in this Epistle concerning the Incestuous Corinthian, declaring his Grief and Punishment to have been sufficient;
This authority the Apostle made use of in this Epistle Concerning the Incestuous Corinthian, declaring his Grief and Punishment to have been sufficient;
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And besides the present Interest of Ministerial Power, with respect to Rules of open Discipline, it is of great use for them who have exposed their Souls to great Dangers;
And beside the present Interest of Ministerial Power, with respect to Rules of open Discipline, it is of great use for them who have exposed their Souls to great Dangers;
and also for disquieted Minds, in such Cases as press their Consciences, to take the particular Counsel of their Guides, whom God hath appointed to watch for their Souls. Which might be a great Help to secure some from their growing Perplexities,
and also for disquieted Minds, in such Cases as press their Consciences, to take the particular Counsel of their Guides, whom God hath appointed to watch for their Souls. Which might be a great Help to secure Some from their growing Perplexities,
Hereupon they who receive Baptism at their hands, being duly qualified for it, receive thereby Remission of Sins, become Members of Christ, and Heirs of Salvation.
Hereupon they who receive Baptism At their hands, being duly qualified for it, receive thereby Remission of Sins, become Members of christ, and Heirs of Salvation.
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so the Christian Church hath generally acknowledged Baptism to be, as Clemens Alexandrinus expresseth it, NONLATINALPHABET, the Laver to make us clean from our Sins.
so the Christian Church hath generally acknowledged Baptism to be, as Clemens Alexandrian Expresses it,, the Laver to make us clean from our Sins.
and is also the dispensing the Symbol of Remission of Sins, which is included under that Commission of Christ, Whose soever Sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them. John. 20.23.
and is also the dispensing the Symbol of Remission of Sins, which is included under that Commission of christ, Whose soever Sins you remit, they Are remitted unto them. John. 20.23.
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In the Holy Communion also the pious and penitent Christian receiveth at the hands of him who by his Office dispenseth it, the Mystical Body and Blood of Christ,
In the Holy Communion also the pious and penitent Christian receives At the hands of him who by his Office dispenseth it, the Mystical Body and Blood of christ,
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And because this Sacrament is the Application of Christ's Sacrifice offered for the Remission of Sins, a devout, humble and penitent Person doth hereby receive Pardon;
And Because this Sacrament is the Application of Christ's Sacrifice offered for the Remission of Sins, a devout, humble and penitent Person does hereby receive Pardon;
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to which purpose St. Ambrose, Qui manducaverit hoc corpus, fiet ei remissio peccatorum. And again, Debeo illum (Sanguinem) semper accipere, ut semper mihi peceata dimittantur:
to which purpose Saint Ambrose, Qui manducaverit hoc corpus, fiet ei Remission peccatorum. And again, Debow Ilum (Sanguinem) semper accipere, ut semper mihi peceata dimittantur:
And the dispensing and consecrating this holy Sacrament, must needs be proper to the special Officers of the Christian Church, since no Man, without God's particular Authority, can dispense and consecrate the Pledges of his Grace,
And the dispensing and consecrating this holy Sacrament, must needs be proper to the special Officers of the Christian Church, since no Man, without God's particular authority, can dispense and consecrate the Pledges of his Grace,
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The pronouncing Absolution by them to whom the Gospel giveth this Authority, doth also from God tender and apply Remission of Sins to the Pious and Contrite, by virtue of our Saviour's Words, Whose Sins ye remit, they are remitted;
The pronouncing Absolution by them to whom the Gospel gives this authority, does also from God tender and apply Remission of Sins to the Pious and Contrite, by virtue of our Saviour's Words, Whose Sins you remit, they Are remitted;
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For when not only the Apostles, but also the Seventy were commanded to pronounce Peace to the House or Place where they came, (NONLATINALPHABET or Peace, being, according to the usual Jewish Phrase, a comprehension of all Blessing) our Saviour tells them, that if the Son of Peace be there, their Peace shall rest upon it;
For when not only the Apostles, but also the Seventy were commanded to pronounce Peace to the House or Place where they Come, (or Peace, being, according to the usual Jewish Phrase, a comprehension of all Blessing) our Saviour tells them, that if the Son of Peace be there, their Peace shall rest upon it;
if not, it shall turn to them again. The ancient Church to this end used particular Benedictions in Confirmation, Ordination, receiving Penitents, Matrimony, and to dying Persons;
if not, it shall turn to them again. The ancient Church to this end used particular Benedictions in Confirmation, Ordination, receiving Penitents, Matrimony, and to dying Persons;
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And those Blessings in Confirmation and Ordination are most Solemn, the former of which was granted even by S. Hierome, according to the custom of the Church all over the World, to be performed by the Bishop only.
And those Blessings in Confirmation and Ordination Are most Solemn, the former of which was granted even by S. Jerome, according to the custom of the Church all over the World, to be performed by the Bishop only.
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And in our Administration thereof, the serious renewing the Baptismal Covenant (which is a necessary duty of Christian Profession) is a good disposition for receiving the Blessing of God;
And in our Administration thereof, the serious renewing the Baptismal Covenant (which is a necessary duty of Christian Profession) is a good disposition for receiving the Blessing of God;
3. They who receive this Ministry, are to guide the Church and Christian Society, that its Members may please God, not forfeit his Favour, or provoke his Displeasure.
3. They who receive this Ministry, Are to guide the Church and Christian Society, that its Members may please God, not forfeit his Favour, or provoke his Displeasure.
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The Church of God is a most excellent Society, and his Ministers are NONLATINALPHABET, those who are to have the care and ordering of this Family of God;
The Church of God is a most excellent Society, and his Ministers Are, those who Are to have the care and ordering of this Family of God;
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and such publick Worship as is ordered according to the Will of God being acceptable to him, it belongs to them to take care of the performance thereof;
and such public Worship as is ordered according to the Will of God being acceptable to him, it belongs to them to take care of the performance thereof;
yet the directive part, and the spiritual Authority belongs to the Guides of the Church, who by the Gospel are appointed therein Rulers and Presidents:
yet the directive part, and the spiritual authority belongs to the Guides of the Church, who by the Gospel Are appointed therein Rulers and Presidents:
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Hence Inferiours are required to obey them that are over them, and submit themselves; and Titus was sent to Crete, to order the things that were wanting;
Hence Inferiors Are required to obey them that Are over them, and submit themselves; and Titus was sent to Crete, to order the things that were wanting;
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therefore they have Authority to order Uniformity, which is in it self desirable, and ought to be observed, not only with respect to the secular Sanction;
Therefore they have authority to order Uniformity, which is in it self desirable, and ought to be observed, not only with respect to the secular Sanction;
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but together therewith, in compliance also with the Ecclesiastical Authority invested in Synods, which hath in all Ages from the Apostles, been honoured in the Christian Church;
but together therewith, in compliance also with the Ecclesiastical authority invested in Synods, which hath in all Ages from the Apostles, been honoured in the Christian Church;
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so this Case is eminently included in that Promise of our Saviour, Where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them.
so this Case is eminently included in that Promise of our Saviour, Where two or three Are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them.
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And St. Paul himself yielded manifest Obedience both to the Decrees of the Council at Jerusalem, Act. 15. And to that other Council, Act. 21. And so did S. Peter and S. John to another Council.
And Saint Paul himself yielded manifest obedience both to the Decrees of the Council At Jerusalem, Act. 15. And to that other Council, Act. 21. And so did S. Peter and S. John to Another Council.
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as much as in them lies, with special regard to the Sick, and to those also who need to be Catechised in the Principles of Religion, (it being our Saviour's first charge to S. Peter to feed his Lambs,) with earnest Prayer for the Grace and Blessing of God upon them all.
as much as in them lies, with special regard to the Sick, and to those also who need to be Catechised in the Principles of Religion, (it being our Saviour's First charge to S. Peter to feed his Lambs,) with earnest Prayer for the Grace and Blessing of God upon them all.
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But besides what may be otherwise said, I think it sufficient at present to observe, that the admitting this notion may well enough consist with the true sense of these words;
But beside what may be otherwise said, I think it sufficient At present to observe, that the admitting this notion may well enough consist with the true sense of these words;
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and sutably our Saviour after his Resurrection gave his Apostles the authority of remitting and retaining Sins, which phrase also immediately respecteth not Persons but Things;
and suitably our Saviour After his Resurrection gave his Apostles the Authority of remitting and retaining Sins, which phrase also immediately respecteth not Persons but Things;
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as to deprive the offending Persons of their Christian Priviledges. 2. These words will also imply that the Officers of the Church are intrusted to bind and continue,
as to deprive the offending Persons of their Christian Privileges. 2. These words will also imply that the Officers of the Church Are Entrusted to bind and continue,
to impose upon the World which he came, to guide and save, and upon his Church which he so dearly loves, with empty sounds of great things, which signify little or nothing.
to impose upon the World which he Come, to guide and save, and upon his Church which he so dearly loves, with empty sounds of great things, which signify little or nothing.
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What a mighty sense had the Primitive Christians of this power of the Keys, when the Penitent Offenders under censure undertook, according to some Canons, the strict observation of Penance, sometimes for 20 or 30 years,
What a mighty sense had the Primitive Christians of this power of the Keys, when the Penitent Offenders under censure undertook, according to Some Canonas, the strict observation of Penance, sometime for 20 or 30 Years,
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they never used such Cloaths or Diet as might appear pleasant; they frequently exercised themselves in Fasting, Prayers and Tears, crying to God day and night;
they never used such Clothes or Diet as might appear pleasant; they frequently exercised themselves in Fasting, Prayers and Tears, crying to God day and night;
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But that which they apprehended, and which I doubt not to be true, is, that, as Chemnitius expresseth it, Christus est qui per ministerium absolvit, & peccata remittit;
But that which they apprehended, and which I doubt not to be true, is, that, as Chemnitz Expresses it, Christus est qui per ministerium absolvit, & Peccata remittit;
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And, as under the Law, he who trespassed, beside the amendment of his fault, and restitution, either in things Sacred or Civil, was to have recourse to the Trespass-Offering,
And, as under the Law, he who trespassed, beside the amendment of his fault, and restitution, either in things Sacred or Civil, was to have recourse to the Trespass offering,
even so under the Gospel, he who performs the other conditions of Christianity, ought, where it may be had, to apply himself also to the Ministerial power of remitting Sin;
even so under the Gospel, he who performs the other conditions of Christianity, ought, where it may be had, to apply himself also to the Ministerial power of remitting since;
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and the receiving this Testimony, together with that of a good Conscience, upon a Christian Penitent Deportment, is, next to the great Absolution by Christ, the greatest encouragement for Peace and Comfort.
and the receiving this Testimony, together with that of a good Conscience, upon a Christian Penitent Deportment, is, next to the great Absolution by christ, the greatest encouragement for Peace and Comfort.
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and other Blessings of the Gospel, to them who fall not under gross enormities, and the censures of the Church (though performed also in its degree in Doctrine,
and other Blessings of the Gospel, to them who fallen not under gross enormities, and the censures of the Church (though performed also in its degree in Doctrine,
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and other Benedictions and Absolutions) is chiefly done by Administring the Holy Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper to persons duly qualified.
and other Benedictions and Absolutions) is chiefly done by Administering the Holy Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper to Persons duly qualified.
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And it is one of the miscarriages of the Roman Church, that they take too little notice of this advantage in receiving the Holy Eucharist, and do inordinately advance their Sacrament of Penance so far into its place,
And it is one of the miscarriages of the Roman Church, that they take too little notice of this advantage in receiving the Holy Eucharist, and do inordinately advance their Sacrament of Penance so Far into its place,
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and embrace the practice thereof in other things, but wholly omitteth Christian Baptism, doth thereby deprive himself of the ordinary visible Testimony of God's favour,
and embrace the practice thereof in other things, but wholly omitteth Christian Baptism, does thereby deprive himself of the ordinary visible Testimony of God's favour,
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even so is it with those adult persons, who being otherwise piously disposed, do ordinarily neglect the attendance upon the Lord's Supper, which is particularly appointed of God, to be a means of conveying and applying the benefits of Christ's Holy Sacrifice,
even so is it with those adult Persons, who being otherwise piously disposed, do ordinarily neglect the attendance upon the Lord's Supper, which is particularly appointed of God, to be a means of conveying and applying the benefits of Christ's Holy Sacrifice,
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St. Chrysostom truly asserteth, That it is not the same thing which is done by Christ, ( i. e. in reconciling us by his Sacrifice,) and by his Ministry.
Saint Chrysostom truly Asserteth, That it is not the same thing which is done by christ, (i. e. in reconciling us by his Sacrifice,) and by his Ministry.
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But the Priestly Authority, according to the Romish Ordination, is chiefly placed in this proper Power of Sacrificing, their Form being, Accipe potestatem offerre Sacrificium Deo, &c. And all the Orders of their Ministry have some proper thing appointed for them, which relateth to this Sacrifice of the Mass. That is properly Ordo, saith F. Layman, where there is gradus potestatis ad peragendum Missae Sacrificium, or a degree of Power to perform something about the Sacrifice of the Mass. Much to the same purpose is in many other Writers,
But the Priestly authority, according to the Romish Ordination, is chiefly placed in this proper Power of Sacrificing, their From being, Receive potestatem offer Sacrificium God, etc. And all the Order of their Ministry have Some proper thing appointed for them, which relateth to this Sacrifice of the Mass. That is properly Ordo, Says F. Layman, where there is gradus potestatis ad peragendum Missae Sacrificium, or a degree of Power to perform something about the Sacrifice of the Mass. Much to the same purpose is in many other Writers,
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and even in the Roman Catechism ad Parcchos, in which, as also in the Council of Trent it self, their Priesthood is reckoned as the highest of their seven Orders, partly upon this account,
and even in the Roman Catechism and Parcchos, in which, as also in the Council of Trent it self, their Priesthood is reckoned as the highest of their seven Order, partly upon this account,
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so is especially the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, because therein is eminently a Commemoration of the only Sacrifice of Christ, with a peculiar Address unto God thereby,
so is especially the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, Because therein is eminently a Commemoration of the only Sacrifice of christ, with a peculiar Address unto God thereby,
But the Romish Church not satisfied herewith, in the Trent - Assembly thundreth an Anathema against them who deny their Mass to be verum & proprium Sacrificium, a true and proper Sacrifice,
But the Romish Church not satisfied herewith, in the Trent - Assembly Thundereth an Anathema against them who deny their Mass to be verum & proprium Sacrificium, a true and proper Sacrifice,
and to be a Propitiatory Sacrifice for the Quick and the Dead, for Sins, Punishments, &c. And they assert, that the Elements being properly transubstantiated, Christ doth in this sence yield himself to be sacrificed, per Sacerdotes sub signis immolandum;
and to be a Propitiatory Sacrifice for the Quick and the Dead, for Sins, Punishments, etc. And they assert, that the Elements being properly Transubstantiated, christ does in this sense yield himself to be sacrificed, per Sacerdotes sub signis immolandum;
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and the very same, solâ offerendi ratione diversa. And Bellarmine dares to say of this Sacrifice of the Mass, Mundum Deo reconciliat, it reconciles the World to God.
and the very same, sola offerendi ratione diversa. And Bellarmine dares to say of this Sacrifice of the Mass, Mundum God reconciliat, it reconciles the World to God.
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But this their Sacrifice is contrary to the Doctrine of the Scripture, and derogatory to the Honour of Christ's Oblation, in that it was the Excellency of his Sacrifice, above the Aaronical Ones, that there is no place for the daily Offering and Repetition thereof, since by one Offering once made, he hath perfectly accomplished the End of Sacrificing,
But this their Sacrifice is contrary to the Doctrine of the Scripture, and derogatory to the Honour of Christ's Oblation, in that it was the Excellency of his Sacrifice, above the Aaronical Ones, that there is no place for the daily Offering and Repetition thereof, since by one Offering once made, he hath perfectly accomplished the End of Sacrificing,
and the plain Assertions of Scripture, and is attended with such numerous and palpable Absurdities, that the general Belief of such a thing by those of the Romish Communion, may be placed among the chief Miracles really wrought in that Church.
and the plain Assertions of Scripture, and is attended with such numerous and palpable Absurdities, that the general Belief of such a thing by those of the Romish Communion, may be placed among the chief Miracles really wrought in that Church.
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So the Apostle acquaints us, that Christ, who is an High-Priest, and an High-Priest after the Order of Melchisedec, offering himself as an Expiation for Sin, must by his Blood-enter into the holy Place not made with hands, even into Heaven it self.
So the Apostle acquaints us, that christ, who is an High-Priest, and an High-Priest After the Order of Melchizedek, offering himself as an Expiation for since, must by his Blood-enter into the holy Place not made with hands, even into Heaven it self.
Wherefore no Man can undertake properly to offer this Sacrifice, but such an High-Priest, who with the Blood thereof doth enter into Heaven it self, and not still abide upon Earth.
Wherefore no Man can undertake properly to offer this Sacrifice, but such an High-Priest, who with the Blood thereof does enter into Heaven it self, and not still abide upon Earth.
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and the Devil may enter into him who taketh the holy Communion unworthily, as he entred into Judas. He that comes to receive Reconciliation without pious care of serious Repentance, is as the Man under the Law, who came to be purified,
and the devil may enter into him who Takes the holy Communion unworthily, as he entered into Judas. He that comes to receive Reconciliation without pious care of serious Repentance, is as the Man under the Law, who Come to be purified,
Now the Church of England declares in her Liturgy, that Christ hath left a Power to his Church to absolve all Sinners who truly repent, and believe in him:
Now the Church of England declares in her Liturgy, that christ hath left a Power to his Church to absolve all Sinners who truly Repent, and believe in him:
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and from henceforth walk in his Ways; with much more to that purpose. But in the Romish Church, where they make such a distinction between Contrition and Attrition,
and from henceforth walk in his Ways; with much more to that purpose. But in the Romish Church, where they make such a distinction between Contrition and Attrition,
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their Doctors, out of a strange Looseness of Principles, assert, the Duty of Contrition very rarely to oblige any Man. And even the Council of Trent favoureth that Position, That Attrition, with the Sacrament of Penance and Absolution, is sufficient to please God;
their Doctors, out of a strange Looseness of Principles, assert, the Duty of Contrition very rarely to oblige any Man. And even the Council of Trent favoureth that Position, That Attrition, with the Sacrament of Penance and Absolution, is sufficient to please God;
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and tho there are some Doctors, who require Contrition as needful with that Sacrament, he saith, this is Sententia vix tolerabilis, an Assertion that may hardly be tolerated.
and though there Are Some Doctors, who require Contrition as needful with that Sacrament, he Says, this is Sententia vix tolerabilis, an Assertion that may hardly be tolerated.
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Filiucius, who was Professor in the Jesuits College at Rome, and the Pope's Penitentiary, asserteth, Ex vi justitiae ad Deum, &c. That upon account of doing what in Justice we owe to God, he that hath Attrition with the Sacrament, is not bound in Duty to be contrite, no, not in the hour of Death.
Filiucius, who was Professor in the Jesuits College At Room, and the Pope's Penitentiary, Asserteth, Ex vi justitiae ad God, etc. That upon account of doing what in justice we owe to God, he that hath Attrition with the Sacrament, is not bound in Duty to be contrite, no, not in the hour of Death.
To the same purpose also speaketh Becanus; and Greg. de Valentia denieth it to be needful with the Sacrament, to have any such Disposition which is putata Contritio, or which they suppose to be Contrition.
To the same purpose also speaks Becanus; and Greg. de Valentia Denieth it to be needful with the Sacrament, to have any such Disposition which is putata Contritio, or which they suppose to be Contrition.
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but without any real Holiness at all? Is this a Representation of Religion like that made in the Scripture, The Doctrine according to Godliness, which requires the doing the Will of our Father which is in Heaven, and declares, that without Holiness no Man shall see God? Or is this like the Primitive Spirit of Christianity, where serious diligence in the Exercises of Contrition and Piety, was thought requisite for receiving Absolution?
but without any real Holiness At all? Is this a Representation of Religion like that made in the Scripture, The Doctrine according to Godliness, which requires the doing the Will of our Father which is in Heaven, and declares, that without Holiness no Man shall see God? Or is this like the Primitive Spirit of Christianity, where serious diligence in the Exercises of Contrition and Piety, was Thought requisite for receiving Absolution?
notwithstanding their Pardon, they will be cast down to Hell: For if we say we have fellowship with him, and walk in Darkness, we lie, and do not the Truth.
notwithstanding their Pardon, they will be cast down to Hell: For if we say we have fellowship with him, and walk in Darkness, we lie, and do not the Truth.
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and the Grace of the Gospel goeth beyond the Law, as the Apostle discourseth largely, in the third Chapter of this second Epistle to the Corinthians. The Legal Dispensation in general was a Dispensation of Condemnation, which pronounced a Curse upon Offenders,
and the Grace of the Gospel Goes beyond the Law, as the Apostle discourseth largely, in the third Chapter of this second Epistle to the Corinthians. The Legal Dispensation in general was a Dispensation of Condemnation, which pronounced a Curse upon Offenders,
as such, but chiefly from the Terms of Grace declared to Abraham, who is called the Father of the Circumcision, to them who are not of the Circumcision only,
as such, but chiefly from the Terms of Grace declared to Abraham, who is called the Father of the Circumcision, to them who Are not of the Circumcision only,
But it was not possible that the Blood of Bulls and Goats should purge away Sins, the Guilt of which their repeated Oblations did declare to continue.
But it was not possible that the Blood of Bulls and Goats should purge away Sins, the Gilded of which their repeated Oblations did declare to continue.
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and confirmed that Covenant which is established upon better Promises, and is properly and eminently the Ministration of Righteousness, proposing most excellent Blessings, with a sure and plain way to obtain them,
and confirmed that Covenant which is established upon better Promises, and is properly and eminently the Ministration of Righteousness, proposing most excellent Blessings, with a sure and plain Way to obtain them,
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And this Gospel-Reconciliation is so committed to the Ministry, that they ministerially dispense the Blessings thereof, by declaring its Doctrine, by Benedictions and Absolutions,
And this Gospel-Reconciliation is so committed to the Ministry, that they ministerially dispense the Blessings thereof, by declaring its Doctrine, by Benedictions and Absolutions,
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and were furnished with singular Assistances, and the Power of the Holy-Ghost. And the Extent of their Authority was in some parts thereof unconfined and unlimited;
and were furnished with singular Assistances, and the Power of the Holy ghost. And the Extent of their authority was in Some parts thereof unconfined and unlimited;
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even St. Paul saith, he received Grace and Apostleship for Obedience to the Faith, among all Nations, including Rome also, divers Years after St. Peter was said to be Bishop there.
even Saint Paul Says, he received Grace and Apostleship for obedience to the Faith, among all nations, including Room also, diverse years After Saint Peter was said to be Bishop there.
The Apostles were the highest Officers of the Christian Church, under Christ himself; and the Scriptures tell us, God set therein first Apostles, and therefore none above them.
The Apostles were the highest Officers of the Christian Church, under christ himself; and the Scriptures tell us, God Set therein First Apostles, and Therefore none above them.
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It was St. Paul, not St. Peter, who was taken up into the third Heaven, who saw our Saviour after his Ascension into Glory, who laboured more abundantly than they all, who was miraculously called,
It was Saint Paul, not Saint Peter, who was taken up into the third Heaven, who saw our Saviour After his Ascension into Glory, who laboured more abundantly than they all, who was miraculously called,
And for that late Notion, That the Power of the Keys was given only to St. Peter, in that he was appointed by Christ, singly to declare the Gospel first to the Gentiles:
And for that late Notion, That the Power of the Keys was given only to Saint Peter, in that he was appointed by christ, singly to declare the Gospel First to the Gentiles:
yet all the Apostles had before that time the Commission which he first made use of, to go and teach all Nations, and Preach the Gospel to every Creature:
yet all the Apostles had before that time the Commission which he First made use of, to go and teach all nations, and Preach the Gospel to every Creature:
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So that this was not a singular Authority committed to St. Peter; but he was first made choice of to have a right understanding of the extent of his Commission.
So that this was not a singular authority committed to Saint Peter; but he was First made choice of to have a right understanding of the extent of his Commission.
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And it is not to be doubted, but that Authority which did belong to all the Apostles, of leading Men to the Church, receiving them into it, governing them in it,
And it is not to be doubted, but that authority which did belong to all the Apostles, of leading Men to the Church, receiving them into it, governing them in it,
for if we consider the nature of this Office, the Ministry of Reconciliation, or which is all one, the Ministry of the Gospel must not cease, till the end of it in the Salvation of Men be accomplished.
for if we Consider the nature of this Office, the Ministry of Reconciliation, or which is all one, the Ministry of the Gospel must not cease, till the end of it in the Salvation of Men be accomplished.
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And we may further observe, That in writing this second Epistle to the Corinthians; it is manifest from the Inscription thereof, that Timothy therein joined with S. Paul. Now,
And we may further observe, That in writing this second Epistle to the Corinthians; it is manifest from the Inscription thereof, that Timothy therein joined with S. Paul. Now,
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as well as St. Paul, hath a share in the Ministry of Reconciliation. That Timothy was the first Bishop of Ephesus, is generally declared by the Ancient Writers. Eusebius attesteth it;
as well as Saint Paul, hath a share in the Ministry of Reconciliation. That Timothy was the First Bishop of Ephesus, is generally declared by the Ancient Writers. Eusebius attesteth it;
and besides others, this was expressed by Leontius in the great Council of Chalcedon; there being then preserved an exact Record and Catalogue of the Bishops of that Church.
and beside Others, this was expressed by Leontius in the great Council of Chalcedon; there being then preserved an exact Record and Catalogue of the Bishops of that Church.
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it is greatly probable, from comparing the Epistles to Timothy with the History of the Acts, that he was not yet made Bishop of Ephesus, when this Epistle to the Corinthians was written:
it is greatly probable, from comparing the Epistles to Timothy with the History of the Acts, that he was not yet made Bishop of Ephesus, when this Epistle to the Corinthians was written:
that for several years after the famous Church of Ephesus was founded by St. Paul, Timothy the first Bishop there, was usually with St. Paul in his Journeys,
that for several Years After the famous Church of Ephesus was founded by Saint Paul, Timothy the First Bishop there, was usually with Saint Paul in his Journeys,
Now it may be acknowledged, that the chief Government and power of Censure in several Churches, was for some time reserved in the hands of the Apostles themselves,
Now it may be acknowledged, that the chief Government and power of Censure in several Churches, was for Some time reserved in the hands of the Apostles themselves,
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though at a distance, as is evident from the Epistles to the Corinthians, it was concerning the Church of Corinth. But he who shall think that in all this time they had no Church-Officer fixed amongst them in that great Church of Ephesus, to administer the Holy Communion,
though At a distance, as is evident from the Epistles to the Corinthians, it was Concerning the Church of Corinth. But he who shall think that in all this time they had no Church-Officer fixed among them in that great Church of Ephesus, to administer the Holy Communion,
nor the Churches to have had any great zeal for the Religion they embraced, which no Man can judg, who hath any knowledg of the Spirit of that Primitive Christianity.
nor the Churches to have had any great zeal for the Religion they embraced, which no Man can judge, who hath any knowledge of the Spirit of that Primitive Christianity.
and the care of Ordination was intrusted in his hands singly, as is manifest, and hath been oft observed from the Epistles to Timothy. The like appears concerning Titus; as also that the chief care of the Churches of Asia, was in the hands of the Angels of those Churches.
and the care of Ordination was Entrusted in his hands singly, as is manifest, and hath been oft observed from the Epistles to Timothy. The like appears Concerning Titus; as also that the chief care of the Churches of Asia, was in the hands of the Angels of those Churches.
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If we consult the Ancient state of the Church, this chief Government in a single Person or Bishop, in those ancient times, took place as far as Christianity it self reached.
If we consult the Ancient state of the Church, this chief Government in a single Person or Bishop, in those ancient times, took place as Far as Christianity it self reached.
Besides what may be said from particular Writers, the first General Council of Nice, and the more ancient Code called the Canons of the Apostles, do both of them not only frequently mention,
Beside what may be said from particular Writers, the First General Council of Nicaenae, and the more ancient Code called the Canonas of the Apostles, do both of them not only frequently mention,
but also express this distinction between Bishop, and Presbyter. 1. That the peculiar power of Ordaining doth reside in the Bishop. 2. That he receiveth his Episcopal Office by a special Ordination thereto. 3. That he hath a particular power of governing and censuring the Laiety, and other Clergy.
but also express this distinction between Bishop, and Presbyter. 1. That the peculiar power of Ordaining does reside in the Bishop. 2. That he receives his Episcopal Office by a special Ordination thereto. 3. That he hath a particular power of governing and censuring the Laity, and other Clergy.
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And he who shall consider that many things in the Scripture may receive considerable Light, from understanding the custom of the Jews, and even of the Gentiles, must needs acknowledg that an account of the practice and customs of the Christian Church, may lead us to the true sense of those expressions of Scripture which have relation thereto;
And he who shall Consider that many things in the Scripture may receive considerable Light, from understanding the custom of the jews, and even of the Gentiles, must needs acknowledge that an account of the practice and customs of the Christian Church, may led us to the true sense of those expressions of Scripture which have Relation thereto;
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especially, since no Man without this help can give a satisfactory account of the distinct work and business of those ordinary Church-Officers, which are particularly mentioned in Scripture:
especially, since no Man without this help can give a satisfactory account of the distinct work and business of those ordinary Church-Officers, which Are particularly mentioned in Scripture:
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the power of the Keys, and of remitting and retaining Sins, which takes in the whole Office of the Ministry, is in some eminent parts of it wholly reserved to Bishops,
the power of the Keys, and of remitting and retaining Sins, which Takes in the Whole Office of the Ministry, is in Some eminent parts of it wholly reserved to Bishops,
I shall only here further observe, that in the very beginning of Christianity, the distinction of the Officers of the Christian Church was owned and acknowledged to be correspondent and parallel to the distinction of the Officers of the Jewish Temple-Service, the observing of which seemeth of considerable moment in this case.
I shall only Here further observe, that in the very beginning of Christianity, the distinction of the Officers of the Christian Church was owned and acknowledged to be correspondent and parallel to the distinction of the Officers of the Jewish Temple service, the observing of which seems of considerable moment in this case.
Even St. Hierome declares, That what place Aaron, his Sons and the Levites had in the Temple, the same have the Bishops, Priests and Deacons in the Church.
Even Saint Jerome declares, That what place Aaron, his Sons and the Levites had in the Temple, the same have the Bishops, Priests and Deacons in the Church.
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It is related concerning St. James, the first Bishop of Jerusalem, by Epiphanius out of Clemens, that he did wear the NONLATINALPHABET, (which is in the Septuagint, the Plate upon the high Priest's Mitre, on which was engraven, Holiness to the Lord, ) and he,
It is related Concerning Saint James, the First Bishop of Jerusalem, by Epiphanius out of Clemens, that he did wear the, (which is in the septuagint, the Plate upon the high Priest's Mitre, on which was engraven, Holiness to the Lord,) and he,
Now all these Christian •••iters, with others who use somewhat like expressions, as •••crates concerning St. John, must never be thought to ••••pire together to impose Fables upon the after-Ages.
Now all these Christian •••iters, with Others who use somewhat like expressions, as •••crates Concerning Saint John, must never be Thought to ••••pire together to impose Fables upon the Afterages.
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〈 ◊ 〉 •ould they be so much wanting in the knowledge of Christianity, as to imagine that these great Officers of the Christian Church, were Jewish High Priests, and ministred in their Temple-Service;
〈 ◊ 〉 •ould they be so much wanting in the knowledge of Christianity, as to imagine that these great Officers of the Christian Church, were Jewish High Priests, and ministered in their Temple service;
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but the sense of these expressions, though they may seem at first view obscure, is, that S. James was acknowledged to have a like eminency of Office above others in the Christian Church of Jerusalem, as the Jewish High-Priest had above other Priests in the Jewish Church.
but the sense of these expressions, though they may seem At First view Obscure, is, that S. James was acknowledged to have a like eminency of Office above Others in the Christian Church of Jerusalem, as the Jewish High-Priest had above other Priests in the Jewish Church.
Now this Observation shews the distinction of these Officers of the Christian Church, from the very beginning thereof, St. James being ordained Bishop of Jerusalem very soon after our Saviour's Ascension.
Now this Observation shows the distinction of these Officers of the Christian Church, from the very beginning thereof, Saint James being ordained Bishop of Jerusalem very soon After our Saviour's Ascension.
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And this will further evidence, that as the Scriptures of the Old Testament, and the Jewish Writers frequently mention the Officers of the Temple-Service, only by the names of Priests and Levites, including therein the High-Priest, whose Office was distinct from the other Priests;
And this will further evidence, that as the Scriptures of the Old Testament, and the Jewish Writers frequently mention the Officers of the Temple service, only by the names of Priests and Levites, including therein the High-Priest, whose Office was distinct from the other Priests;
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so it is no prejudice to the like distinction of Offices under the New Testament, that in the Scriptures and some other ancient Writers, the Officers above Deacons are sometimes expressed by the name of Bishops, sometime of Elders, Priests or Presbyters;
so it is no prejudice to the like distinction of Offices under the New Testament, that in the Scriptures and Some other ancient Writers, the Officers above Deacons Are sometime expressed by the name of Bishops, sometime of Elders, Priests or Presbyters;
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And here not only St. Paul, who was called immediately, but Timothy also (even as those other Elders of Ephesus, ) being called by Men, whom God made chief Officers in his Church, received this Ministry by Divine Authority;
And Here not only Saint Paul, who was called immediately, but Timothy also (even as those other Elders of Ephesus,) being called by Men, whom God made chief Officers in his Church, received this Ministry by Divine authority;
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When our Saviour appointed the Twelve Apostles, and afterwards the Seventy, he bids them both to shake off the Dust of their Feet against that City that should not receive them;
When our Saviour appointed the Twelve Apostles, and afterwards the Seventy, he bids them both to shake off the Dust of their Feet against that city that should not receive them;
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As it is from God, it is properly and eminently a Gift of God, even a Gift of that high Nature, that when Christ in his glorious Exaltation received Gifts for Men, he then gave some Pastors and Teachers, and as Head of his Church, established this fixed Ministry.
As it is from God, it is properly and eminently a Gift of God, even a Gift of that high Nature, that when christ in his glorious Exaltation received Gifts for Men, he then gave Some Pastors and Teachers, and as Head of his Church, established this fixed Ministry.
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so St. Chrysostom observes, That God hath given this high Honour thereto, which he hath not given to the holy Angels and Archangels themselves, to be Ministers of Reconciliation,
so Saint Chrysostom observes, That God hath given this high Honour thereto, which he hath not given to the holy Angels and Archangels themselves, to be Ministers of Reconciliation,
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3. This sheweth that no Man may take this Honour unto himself, but he that entreth into any Order of this Ministry, must do it in that way which God appointeth.
3. This shows that no Man may take this Honour unto himself, but he that entereth into any Order of this Ministry, must do it in that Way which God appoints.
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and as he committed the general Care of his Church to them, he therewith endued them with a Power to ordain others, which is a chief part of that Care,
and as he committed the general Care of his Church to them, he therewith endued them with a Power to ordain Others, which is a chief part of that Care,
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The ancient Testimonies of the Fathers assure us, that Clemens was ordained by St. Peter, and Polycarp by St. John. The Scriptures acquaint us, that the seven Deacons were constituted by the twelve Apostles;
The ancient Testimonies of the Father's assure us, that Clemens was ordained by Saint Peter, and Polycarp by Saint John. The Scriptures acquaint us, that the seven Deacons were constituted by the twelve Apostles;
After the Apostles had committed particular Churches to the Care of their Bishops or Metropolitans, they also intrusted the Power of Ordination peculiarly in their hands, which indeed is included in committing to them the chief Care of the Church.
After the Apostles had committed particular Churches to the Care of their Bishops or Metropolis, they also Entrusted the Power of Ordination peculiarly in their hands, which indeed is included in committing to them the chief Care of the Church.
To this purpose Titus was appointed to ordain Elders in every City of Crete; and Timothy directed how he ought to behave himself in the Church of God, concerning the Ordination of its Officers.
To this purpose Titus was appointed to ordain Elders in every city of Crete; and Timothy directed how he ought to behave himself in the Church of God, Concerning the Ordination of its Officers.
And from these Principles, the Truth of what Clemens Romanus declareth may be easily inferred, That the Apostles ordered that when those chief Officers of the Church, whom they had appointed, should die, NONLATINALPHABET, others in their places should succeed them in the same Office and Ministration,
And from these Principles, the Truth of what Clemens Romanus Declareth may be Easily inferred, That the Apostles ordered that when those chief Officers of the Church, whom they had appointed, should die,, Others in their places should succeed them in the same Office and Ministration,
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And the universal Consent of genuine Antiquity, shews the ancient Church to have received and followed that Platform and Model which was framed by the Apostles,
And the universal Consent of genuine Antiquity, shows the ancient Church to have received and followed that Platform and Model which was framed by the Apostles,
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To this purpose both Tertullian and Irenaeus urge this, as a convictive Argument against the later Brood of Heresies, That the Catholick Church could produce such a Catalogue of their Bishops,
To this purpose both Tertullian and Irnaeus urge this, as a convictive Argument against the later Brood of Heresies, That the Catholic Church could produce such a Catalogue of their Bishops,
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and the Succession of them, which would manifest that the first of them who was fixed in their several Churches, was there placed by the Apostles themselves,
and the Succession of them, which would manifest that the First of them who was fixed in their several Churches, was there placed by the Apostles themselves,
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And that the Power of Ordination especially was peculiar to the Bishop, besides the Testimony of ancient Canons, and Practice, is acknowledged even by St. Hierom. And the placing of this Power in a single Person was of great necessity and usefulness,
And that the Power of Ordination especially was peculiar to the Bishop, beside the Testimony of ancient Canonas, and Practice, is acknowledged even by Saint Hieronymus And the placing of this Power in a single Person was of great necessity and usefulness,
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and he that knows how easy a thing it is to raise plausible Objections almost against any thing, will not be much moved by such as some produce in this case, against so plain Evidence and general Testimony.
and he that knows how easy a thing it is to raise plausible Objections almost against any thing, will not be much moved by such as Some produce in this case, against so plain Evidence and general Testimony.
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but as their present Circumstances would give them leave, while they wanted that Privilege which our Reformation enjoyed, the Consent of the Civil and Ecclesiastical Governors.
but as their present circumstances would give them leave, while they wanted that Privilege which our Reformation enjoyed, the Consent of the Civil and Ecclesiastical Governors.
For besides the Expressions of particular Writers, the French Protestants, in their General Confession, concerning the Entrance into the Ministry, pleaded a Necessity in their Reformation, of having some things done extra ordinem, out of the regular Way, with respect to the making up the Ruines and Decays of the Church.
For beside the Expressions of particular Writers, the French Protestants, in their General Confessi, Concerning the Entrance into the Ministry, pleaded a Necessity in their Reformation, of having Some things done extra ordinem, out of the regular Way, with respect to the making up the Ruins and Decays of the Church.
And even in the Synod of Dort, when those sent from England asserted Episcopacy as Apostolical, there was not (as they declared in their joint Attestation) any one Person in that Synod, who spake a Word against it;
And even in the Synod of Dort, when those sent from England asserted Episcopacy as Apostolical, there was not (as they declared in their joint Attestation) any one Person in that Synod, who spoke a Word against it;
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Now I conceive, it becomes private Persons not to be over forward in judging other Churches, but to express as much Charity towards them as the case will bear;
Now I conceive, it becomes private Persons not to be over forward in judging other Churches, but to express as much Charity towards them as the case will bear;
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1. That it is indeed a Truth, that some positive Precepts may in extraordinary cases be dispensed with by the Goodness of God, who will have Mercy, and not Sacrifice.
1. That it is indeed a Truth, that Some positive Precepts may in extraordinary cases be dispensed with by the goodness of God, who will have Mercy, and not Sacrifice.
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and by Elijah, under the general Defection of Israel. The celebrating Baptism by Persons unordained, was allowed in the ancient Church, si necessitas cogit, as St. Hierom phraseth it.
and by Elijah, under the general Defection of Israel. The celebrating Baptism by Persons unordained, was allowed in the ancient Church, si Necessity cogit, as Saint Hieronymus Phraseth it.
And the Command that all the Males of Israel should three times in the Year appear before the Lord, doth yet by the Letter of the Scripture give allowance to him who was in a Journey,
And the Command that all the Males of Israel should three times in the Year appear before the Lord, does yet by the letter of the Scripture give allowance to him who was in a Journey,
and by the reasonable Interpretation of the Jewish Writers, the same Liberty was to be extended to those in Childhood and Infancy, (as Samuel was) and to those in Sickness, Old-Age, and such like.
and by the reasonable Interpretation of the Jewish Writers, the same Liberty was to be extended to those in Childhood and Infancy, (as Samuel was) and to those in Sickness, Old age, and such like.
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2. Yet it becomes all good Men, who are to obey God, and reverence his Institutions, not to be forward in judging themselves disobliged, by the appearance of such Cases as they account extraordinary, from Obedience to any of his Rules of Order.
2. Yet it becomes all good Men, who Are to obey God, and Reverence his Institutions, not to be forward in judging themselves disobliged, by the appearance of such Cases as they account extraordinary, from obedience to any of his Rules of Order.
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3. In ordinary cases, he who willingly breaks positive Rules established by God's Authority, is guilty of heinous moral Evil, in disobedience to God's Commands, contempt of his Government,
3. In ordinary cases, he who willingly breaks positive Rules established by God's authority, is guilty of heinous moral Evil, in disobedience to God's Commands, contempt of his Government,
And private Christians, both out of Duty to God, and out of respect to their own Safety, may not so esteem of any who oppose themselves against this Order,
And private Christians, both out of Duty to God, and out of respect to their own Safety, may not so esteem of any who oppose themselves against this Order,
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And when the Evil One cannot proceed by open Violence, he oft makes use of Instruments to fix slanderous Censures and Calumnies upon the Officers of Christ, to render their Ministration the less prosperous and successful in the World:
And when the Evil One cannot proceed by open Violence, he oft makes use of Instruments to fix slanderous Censures and Calumnies upon the Officers of christ, to render their Ministration the less prosperous and successful in the World:
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and I wish I might not add the undue Proceedings of some Patrons in conferring Ecclesiastical Preferments, are all of them dangerous Methods, made use of by the Evil One, to hinder the attaining the great Ends of this Ministration. Secondly;
and I wish I might not add the undue Proceedings of Some Patrons in conferring Ecclesiastical Preferments, Are all of them dangerous Methods, made use of by the Evil One, to hinder the attaining the great Ends of this Ministration. Secondly;
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for tho the Excellency of God's Ordinances doth not depend upon the Instruments, yet if a Blemish appears in any of our Lives, it becomes a great Prejudice to the Designs we should carry on among Men,
for though the Excellency of God's Ordinances does not depend upon the Instruments, yet if a Blemish appears in any of our Lives, it becomes a great Prejudice to the Designs we should carry on among Men,
And let all those who have the management of the Authority of the Church in their hands, indifferently check the Neglect and Contempt of the Publick Service of God,
And let all those who have the management of the authority of the Church in their hands, indifferently check the Neglect and Contempt of the Public Service of God,
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and all other Viciousness and Evil which comes within the Limits of their Authority, and countenance and encourage all real Vertue, Goodness, Holiness, and Religion.
and all other Viciousness and Evil which comes within the Limits of their authority, and countenance and encourage all real Virtue, goodness, Holiness, and Religion.
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And those Parish-Officers, who stand charged upon their Oaths to give an account of Offences, which is noted by our 26th Canon, to be the chief Means whereby publick Offences may be reformed and punished,
And those Parish-Officers, who stand charged upon their Oaths to give an account of Offences, which is noted by our 26th Canon, to be the chief Means whereby public Offences may be reformed and punished,
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let not them sinfully neglect their Oath and their Duty, the right Discharge of which may tend to the Glory of God, the flourishing of the Church and Religion,
let not them sinfully neglect their Oath and their Duty, the right Discharge of which may tend to the Glory of God, the flourishing of the Church and Religion,
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And because the Apostle proposeth that humbling Question concerning the Ministerial Charge, Who is sufficient for these Things? Let us earnestly implore the Help and Grace of God to assist us,
And Because the Apostle Proposeth that humbling Question Concerning the Ministerial Charge, Who is sufficient for these Things? Let us earnestly implore the Help and Grace of God to assist us,
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And let every devout Christian join his fervent and frequent Prayer to this end and purpose, That he who hath committed to us this Ministration, would bring all those who partake thereof,
And let every devout Christian join his fervent and frequent Prayer to this end and purpose, That he who hath committed to us this Ministration, would bring all those who partake thereof,
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IN the foregoing part of this Prophecy there is a dismal appearance of things concerning Judah, a heavy threatning of sad Calamities therein, both by Famine and Sword, in the first Chapter and former part of the second.
IN the foregoing part of this Prophecy there is a dismal appearance of things Concerning Judah, a heavy threatening of sad Calamities therein, both by Famine and Sword, in the First Chapter and former part of the second.
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And this great Calamity was like to be the more sad, because of the terror of God's Vengeance going along with it, v. 11. The Day of the Lord is great and very terrible,
And this great Calamity was like to be the more sad, Because of the terror of God's Vengeance going along with it, v. 11. The Day of the Lord is great and very terrible,
v. 14. Who knows if he will return and repent? And after the continuance of solemn and serious Devotion, required in the following Verses, we have a plain and clear promise of help, v. 18. Then will the Lord he jealous for his Land, and pity his People.
v. 14. Who knows if he will return and Repent? And After the Continuance of solemn and serious Devotion, required in the following Verses, we have a plain and clear promise of help, v. 18. Then will the Lord he jealous for his Land, and pity his People.
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There is no state, how perplexed and uncomfortable soever in this World, but which is intended of God to deter Men from Sin. Even in the severest threatnings of God's Wrath and Anger there is, as Cl. Alexandrinus expresseth it, NONLATINALPHABET, a kindness and love to Men, by such Threatnings to reclaim them from their Sin,
There is no state, how perplexed and uncomfortable soever in this World, but which is intended of God to deter Men from Sin. Even in the Severest threatenings of God's Wrath and Anger there is, as Cl. Alexandrian Expresses it,, a kindness and love to Men, by such Threatenings to reclaim them from their since,
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And this Phrase, therefore also now saith the Lord, doth also give notice of somewhat remarkable which followeth, which requireth our special attention and diligent observation.
And this Phrase, Therefore also now Says the Lord, does also give notice of somewhat remarkable which follows, which requires our special attention and diligent observation.
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This I shall insist upon, and thence shall undertake to shew, That Pious and Penitent behaviour towards God, and hearty turning to him, is always useful,
This I shall insist upon, and thence shall undertake to show, That Pious and Penitent behaviour towards God, and hearty turning to him, is always useful,
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And this true penitent application to God, is the sure and only way to obtain his favour. Zech. 1.3. Turn ye unto me, saith the Lord of Hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the Lord of Hosts.
And this true penitent application to God, is the sure and only Way to obtain his favour. Zechariah 1.3. Turn you unto me, Says the Lord of Hosts, and I will turn unto you, Says the Lord of Hosts.
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Qu. 1. What Encouragements have we that we may receive good from God by hearty turning to him? This enquiry is sutable to the design and occasion of my Text, these words being proposed as a way for receiving help and good.
Qu. 1. What Encouragements have we that we may receive good from God by hearty turning to him? This enquiry is suitable to the Design and occasion of my Text, these words being proposed as a Way for receiving help and good.
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and this will proceed according to the Rules of Righteousness and the New-Covenant, and according to the Sentence which will then be pronounced, must every Man's endless Condition be.
and this will proceed according to the Rules of Righteousness and the New-covenant, and according to the Sentence which will then be pronounced, must every Man's endless Condition be.
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And if a gracious Prince standing by his faithful Subject, or a righteous Judg taking in with an honest and just Cause, be the Advantage of those who are concerned therein;
And if a gracious Prince standing by his faithful Subject, or a righteous Judge taking in with an honest and just Cause, be the Advantage of those who Are concerned therein;
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He can, and oft doth defeat the Counsels of Men, and discover their secret Contrivances; and he governs them and their Actions, and the Events thereof.
He can, and oft does defeat the Counsels of Men, and discover their secret Contrivances; and he governs them and their Actions, and the Events thereof.
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and the Persons who are exercised therein to be peculiarly the Objects of his Favour. And as he is a Governour, Obedience and Reverence must be both due to him, and pleasing in his sight.
and the Persons who Are exercised therein to be peculiarly the Objects of his Favour. And as he is a Governor, obedience and reverence must be both due to him, and pleasing in his sighed.
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But we have plain Promises and Directions to our Duty, and as plain Promises annexed thereunto, such as Ezek. 18.20. I will judg you, O House of Israel, every one according to his Ways, saith the Lord God.
But we have plain Promises and Directions to our Duty, and as plain Promises annexed thereunto, such as Ezekiel 18.20. I will judge you, Oh House of Israel, every one according to his Ways, Says the Lord God.
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I come now to consider some peculiar Encouragements from Christianity, and shall here mention three. 1. From the coming of the Son of God into the World.
I come now to Consider Some peculiar Encouragements from Christianity, and shall Here mention three. 1. From the coming of the Son of God into the World.
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This was so much designed by our Saviour, that Repentance was one of the first things he preached, Mat. 4.17. Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent.
This was so much designed by our Saviour, that Repentance was one of the First things he preached, Mathew 4.17. jesus began to preach, and to say, repent.
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And among the last Things which he committed to his Apostles before his Ascension, this was one, That Repentance, and Remission of Sins, should be preached in his Name among all Nations. Luke 24.47.
And among the last Things which he committed to his Apostles before his Ascension, this was one, That Repentance, and Remission of Sins, should be preached in his Name among all nations. Luke 24.47.
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and by the Death of Christ, and that they are confirmed by both the Sacraments of the New Testament? If God had not been willing to receive humble Penitents,
and by the Death of christ, and that they Are confirmed by both the Sacraments of the New Testament? If God had not been willing to receive humble Penitents,
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as to put us upon returning to him? And if Christ came to call Sinners to Repentance, will he not own and receive them who obey his Call? It is true indeed, that the Proposals of the Gospel do chiefly relate to God's bestowing spiritual and eternal Blessings (and our Care should be especially about these things) but even temporal Blessings are not excluded from the Promises of God.
as to put us upon returning to him? And if christ Come to call Sinners to Repentance, will he not own and receive them who obey his Call? It is true indeed, that the Proposals of the Gospel do chiefly relate to God's bestowing spiritual and Eternal Blessings (and our Care should be especially about these things) but even temporal Blessings Are not excluded from the Promises of God.
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He who upon Earth proposed the Grace and Doctrine of Repentance, hath now in Heaven all Authority and Power to dispense the Blessings he promised to them who obey him.
He who upon Earth proposed the Grace and Doctrine of Repentance, hath now in Heaven all authority and Power to dispense the Blessings he promised to them who obey him.
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Would you obtain Remission of Sin, and the Favour of God? He, as our High-Priest, is our Intercessor, effectually to procure this Blessing from God for them who heartily turn to him.
Would you obtain Remission of since, and the Favour of God? He, as our High-Priest, is our Intercessor, effectually to procure this Blessing from God for them who heartily turn to him.
And indeed it can have none, because there can be no particular Promise from God against the Nature and Terms of the New Covenant, which enjoins Faith and Obedience as necessary Conditions of Acceptance with God.
And indeed it can have none, Because there can be no particular Promise from God against the Nature and Terms of the New Covenant, which enjoins Faith and obedience as necessary Conditions of Acceptance with God.
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The Romish Church pretends that she can never fall, but must always continue, because of that Promise of our Saviour, Mat. 16.18. On this Rock I will build my Church.
The Romish Church pretends that she can never fallen, but must always continue, Because of that Promise of our Saviour, Mathew 16.18. On this Rock I will built my Church.
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And our Lord hath plainly declared to us, that no Church or Persons whatsoever can be represented by a House built upon a Rock, which will stand notwithstanding all Oppositions,
And our Lord hath plainly declared to us, that no Church or Persons whatsoever can be represented by a House built upon a Rock, which will stand notwithstanding all Oppositions,
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Mat. 7.24, 25, 26, 27. And that there was no particular Privilege of this Nature ever intended to be granted to the Church of Rome, is further manifest from that Epistle St. Paul wrote to the Romans: For with some particular respect to that Church, he lets them know, If God spared not the natural Branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee;
Mathew 7.24, 25, 26, 27. And that there was no particular Privilege of this Nature ever intended to be granted to the Church of Rome, is further manifest from that Epistle Saint Paul wrote to the Romans: For with Some particular respect to that Church, he lets them know, If God spared not the natural Branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee;
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Rom. 11.21, 22. But all particular Churches whatsoever, who heartily obey the Doctrine of the Gospel, are secured of God's especial Care and Preservation from those Words of our Saviour, John 15.2. Every Branch in me that beareth Fruit, my Father purgeth it, that it may bring forth more Fruit. The fruitful part of his Vineyard will not want his Care.
Rom. 11.21, 22. But all particular Churches whatsoever, who heartily obey the Doctrine of the Gospel, Are secured of God's especial Care and Preservation from those Words of our Saviour, John 15.2. Every Branch in me that bears Fruit, my Father Purgeth it, that it may bring forth more Fruit. The fruitful part of his Vineyard will not want his Care.
For the Comfort of the Primitive Christians, the Book of the Revelations gave them assurance, that God would take care that his Church should not be overwhelmed by the Persecutions it endured, but should prevail under them.
For the Comfort of the Primitive Christians, the Book of the Revelations gave them assurance, that God would take care that his Church should not be overwhelmed by the Persecutions it endured, but should prevail under them.
And if it had not been from the Support of the Power of God, the Christian Church in its weakest Estate could never have stood against the Wisdom and Power of the World, which was then engaged against it;
And if it had not been from the Support of the Power of God, the Christian Church in its Weakest Estate could never have stood against the Wisdom and Power of the World, which was then engaged against it;
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then Fire came from God out of Heaven, and devoured them, Rev. 20.8, 9. And those Interpreters, who would understand these Phrases of the Camp of the Saints, and the Beloved City, concerning any particular City or Place upon Earth, seem not herein to observe the Nature of the Prophetick Style, which will direct us to understand it of the more eminent and chief part of the Christian Church.
then Fire Come from God out of Heaven, and devoured them, Rev. 20.8, 9. And those Interpreters, who would understand these Phrases of the Camp of the Saints, and the beloved city, Concerning any particular city or Place upon Earth, seem not herein to observe the Nature of the Prophetic Style, which will Direct us to understand it of the more eminent and chief part of the Christian Church.
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2. Self-reflection and Examination of our Minds, Ways, and Actions by this Rule, with this stedfast purpose, that nothing may be entertained or allowed in us, which is not agreeable thereunto.
2. Self-reflection and Examination of our Minds, Ways, and Actions by this Rule, with this steadfast purpose, that nothing may be entertained or allowed in us, which is not agreeable thereunto.
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These things are so plain in the Nature of them, and so evidently necessary in their general Consideration, that they need not either further Explication or Proof.
These things Are so plain in the Nature of them, and so evidently necessary in their general Consideration, that they need not either further Explication or Proof.
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and that we may practise these things to good effect, I shall urge some particular Instances, which are of great use to be performed in our minding this Duty.
and that we may practise these things to good Effect, I shall urge Some particular Instances, which Are of great use to be performed in our minding this Duty.
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1. In avoiding Schisms and Divisions, and practising Unity and Peace. 2. In the forsaking Debauchery and Profaneness, and the embracing Seriousness and Sobriety.
1. In avoiding Schisms and Divisions, and practising Unity and Peace. 2. In the forsaking Debauchery and Profaneness, and the embracing Seriousness and Sobriety.
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How many and frequent are the Precepts for Peace and Unity delivered in the Doctrine of our Saviour? and how earnestly is this urged and inculcated? If there be any Consolation in Christ, &c. (saith the Apostle, Phil. 2.1, 2.) Fulfill ye my Joy, being of one accord, and of one mind.
How many and frequent Are the Precepts for Peace and Unity Delivered in the Doctrine of our Saviour? and how earnestly is this urged and inculcated? If there be any Consolation in christ, etc. (Says the Apostle, Philip 2.1, 2.) Fulfil you my Joy, being of one accord, and of one mind.
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And if we view and consider the Business of our Religion, as it was delivered by our Saviour and his Apostles, this will be found to be one of its great and weighty Precepts.
And if we view and Consider the Business of our Religion, as it was Delivered by our Saviour and his Apostles, this will be found to be one of its great and weighty Precepts.
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And shall we then be forward to contend about other lesser things, to the neglect of this? As the Scribes and Pharisees would tithe Mint, Anise, and Cummin, but neglected the weighty Things of God's Law.
And shall we then be forward to contend about other lesser things, to the neglect of this? As the Scribes and Pharisees would tithe Mint, Anise, and Cummin, but neglected the weighty Things of God's Law.
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Rom. 14.17, 18. In which Words it is very plainly asserted, that whilst some other Things which Men may contend about, are of less moment, these Things here mentioned are of great concernment to Religion it self,
Rom. 14.17, 18. In which Words it is very plainly asserted, that while Some other Things which Men may contend about, Are of less moment, these Things Here mentioned Are of great concernment to Religion it self,
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And as Peace is one of these great Duties here urged, so that the Apostle had a very particular Eye thereupon, may be concluded from the Words immediatly following, v. 19. Let us therefore follow after the Things which make for Peace.
And as Peace is one of these great Duties Here urged, so that the Apostle had a very particular Eye thereupon, may be concluded from the Words immediately following, v. 19. Let us Therefore follow After the Things which make for Peace.
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For as in the Body, when it is rent and torn, and the Members disjointed, there must be from this very Cause great Disorders, Weakness, and Feebleness;
For as in the Body, when it is rend and torn, and the Members disjointed, there must be from this very Cause great Disorders, Weakness, and Feebleness;
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To that end he most particularly and largely insists on their keeping the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace, v. 3, &c. And from this very Reason he concluded the Corinthians to be carnal,
To that end he most particularly and largely insists on their keeping the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the Bound of Peace, v. 3, etc. And from this very Reason he concluded the Corinthians to be carnal,
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and NONLATINALPHABET, are all of them enumerated in his Epistle to the Galatians, (tho there they be rendred by other English Words, Gal. 5.20.) among those Works of the Flesh, concerning which we are told with earnestness of expression, that they that do such things, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
and, Are all of them enumerated in his Epistle to the Galatians, (though there they be rendered by other English Words, Gal. 5.20.) among those Works of the Flesh, Concerning which we Are told with earnestness of expression, that they that do such things, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
and who in the main, close with the other Duties and Rules of Christianity, their miscarriage in this particular, in not holding the Peace and Unity of the Church, will lessen and abate the degrees of that future Glorious Reward which they would otherwise receive:
and who in the main, close with the other Duties and Rules of Christianity, their miscarriage in this particular, in not holding the Peace and Unity of the Church, will lessen and abate the Degrees of that future Glorious Reward which they would otherwise receive:
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And this I think is sufficiently declared by St. Paul, in his first Epistle to the Corinthians; when he had rebuked the Corinthians for their Divisions, one being of Paul, and another of Apollo, 1 Cor. 3.1, 2, 3, 4. he still keeping his Eye upon,
And this I think is sufficiently declared by Saint Paul, in his First Epistle to the Corinthians; when he had rebuked the Corinthians for their Divisions, one being of Paul, and Another of Apollo, 1 Cor. 3.1, 2, 3, 4. he still keeping his Eye upon,
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and having an aim at these Divisions, as appears from that third, and the former part of the fourth Chapter, tells them concerning them who hold to that only foundation which the Apostles laid, If any shall build thereupon that which will not abide the Trial;
and having an aim At these Divisions, as appears from that third, and the former part of the fourth Chapter, tells them Concerning them who hold to that only Foundation which the Apostles laid, If any shall built thereupon that which will not abide the Trial;
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And all these things S. Paul urgeth, as containing in them special Obligations for Christian Unity, Eph. 4.3, 4, 5, 6. And besides all the Precepts of his Doctrine, let us seriously observe how much our dying Saviour did earnestly and again, desire and pray that all his Disciples might be one, John 17.11, 21, 23. And this he twice expresseth in his Prayer to be desired to this end, that the World might believe that thou hast sent me.
And all these things S. Paul urges, as containing in them special Obligations for Christian Unity, Ephesians 4.3, 4, 5, 6. And beside all the Precepts of his Doctrine, let us seriously observe how much our dying Saviour did earnestly and again, desire and pray that all his Disciples might be one, John 17.11, 21, 23. And this he twice Expresses in his Prayer to be desired to this end, that the World might believe that thou hast sent me.
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Now if it would be an unworthy thing for any person against all reason and duty to oppose the Dying Request of the best Friend he ever had in the World;
Now if it would be an unworthy thing for any person against all reason and duty to oppose the Dying Request of the best Friend he ever had in the World;
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Was this aimed at by our Lord as an useful means to bring over the World to believe in him? and will any who have any Honour for Christ or Love for Men be so uncharitable as to be engaged in any such Works as tend to keep off Men from Christianity;
Was this aimed At by our Lord as an useful means to bring over the World to believe in him? and will any who have any Honour for christ or Love for Men be so uncharitable as to be engaged in any such Works as tend to keep off Men from Christianity;
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To all this I shall further add that it is related by Crusius ( Turcograec. lib. 3. part 1. p. 234.) that it is the daily Prayer of the Turks, that Christians may not be at Ʋnity.
To all this I shall further add that it is related by Crusius (Turcograec. lib. 3. part 1. p. 234.) that it is the daily Prayer of the Turks, that Christians may not be At Ʋnity.
but stop their Ears to such plain Duties as those of Peace and Unity are. But these Truths must be spoken, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.
but stop their Ears to such plain Duties as those of Peace and Unity Are. But these Truths must be spoken, whither they will hear, or whither they will forbear.
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And though they be engaged in the dividing Parties, will plead their own Innocence, and charge the fault of these Divisions wholly upon the order and constitution of our Church, and not upon themselves.
And though they be engaged in the dividing Parties, will plead their own Innocence, and charge the fault of these Divisions wholly upon the order and constitution of our Church, and not upon themselves.
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And that is this, That when this Constitution was thrown aside between thirty and forty years since, the Rents and Divisions of the Church were not by this means removed,
And that is this, That when this Constitution was thrown aside between thirty and forty Years since, the Rends and Divisions of the Church were not by this means removed,
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And Viciousness is so much against the interest of Men, and the good of the World, that thereupon it is prohibited and punished by the Laws even of Barbarous Nations.
And Viciousness is so much against the Interest of Men, and the good of the World, that thereupon it is prohibited and punished by the Laws even of Barbarous nations.
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This is the great Folly of Evil Men, whilst hereby under the appearances of trifling Pleasures, great Cheats are imposed upon Men, who should be wiser than to be thus decoyed into Temporal Evils and Eternal Miseries.
This is the great Folly of Evil Men, while hereby under the appearances of trifling Pleasures, great Cheats Are imposed upon Men, who should be Wiser than to be thus decoyed into Temporal Evils and Eternal Misery's.
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The singular purity of his Laws, and the exceeding dreadfulness of his Threats against Wickedness, are intended to deter Men from the commission thereof.
The singular purity of his Laws, and the exceeding dreadfulness of his Treats against Wickedness, Are intended to deter Men from the commission thereof.
when the terrible Sentence of Eternal Perdition will be pronounced against all Evil-doers, who shall perish with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord. Secondly;
when the terrible Sentence of Eternal Perdition will be pronounced against all Evildoers, who shall perish with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord. Secondly;
but the Son of God was manifested that he might destroy the works of the Devil, 1 Joh. 3.8. The Life of Christ was such, that thereby he left us an example that we should follow his Steps who did no Sin;
but the Son of God was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil, 1 John 3.8. The Life of christ was such, that thereby he left us an Exampl that we should follow his Steps who did no since;
that they should yield up themselves to the Evil one, who have plentiful Aids and Assistances of Divine Grace to withstand and overcome him, is a thing altogether inexcusable. Thirdly;
that they should yield up themselves to the Evil one, who have plentiful Aids and Assistances of Divine Grace to withstand and overcome him, is a thing altogether inexcusable. Thirdly;
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But yet the Love and Fear of God, the serving him, and walking in all good Conscience before him, is greatly needful to be undertaken with serious Diligence.
But yet the Love and fear of God, the serving him, and walking in all good Conscience before him, is greatly needful to be undertaken with serious Diligence.
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In this Profession St. Paul declares his own great care to have been to worship the God of his Fathers after the way which the Jews called Heresy, that is, according to the true Rules and Doctrine of Christianity.
In this Profession Saint Paul declares his own great care to have been to worship the God of his Father's After the Way which the jews called Heresy, that is, according to the true Rules and Doctrine of Christianity.
and crying with a loud voice, Salvation be to God and to the Lamb (Rev. 7.9, 10.) and therefore they are not worthy to be accounted any part of the Christian Church, who neglect the Worship of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
and crying with a loud voice, Salvation be to God and to the Lamb (Rev. 7.9, 10.) and Therefore they Are not worthy to be accounted any part of the Christian Church, who neglect the Worship of the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ.
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And after S. Paul had been stricken down to the Ground as he went toward Damascus, after he had Fasted three days and Prayed, Ananias was then sent to him by our Saviour, that he might arise and be Baptized,
And After S. Paul had been stricken down to the Ground as he went towards Damascus, After he had Fasted three days and Prayed, Ananias was then sent to him by our Saviour, that he might arise and be Baptised,
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But let these things be done with true uprightness and sincerity of Heart, and then our Blessed Saviour hath assured them who so fast and pray in secret, that their Heavenly Father will reward them openly.
But let these things be done with true uprightness and sincerity of Heart, and then our Blessed Saviour hath assured them who so fast and pray in secret, that their Heavenly Father will reward them openly.
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Fasting and Prayer, in the neglect of Peace and Unity, and of Holiness and Piety, is as the sacrificing an unclean thing, far from being approved of God;
Fasting and Prayer, in the neglect of Peace and Unity, and of Holiness and Piety, is as the sacrificing an unclean thing, Far from being approved of God;
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and this is the account the Prophet Isaiah gives, why God would not accept these very performances of the Jews, Behold (saith he) ye fast for Strife and Debate,
and this is the account the Prophet Isaiah gives, why God would not accept these very performances of the jews, Behold (Says he) you fast for Strife and Debate,
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First, That it was God's own direction in these words of Joel. This was indeed immediately given to the Jews, but the Apostle tells us, Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things were written afore-time, were written for our Learning, that we through Patience and Comfort of the Scripture might have hope.
First, That it was God's own direction in these words of Joel. This was indeed immediately given to the jews, but the Apostle tells us, Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our Learning, that we through Patience and Comfort of the Scripture might have hope.
Besides the terribleness of the Armies which were to come against them in the former Verses of this second Chapter of Joel, God lets them know that he himself was like to be on their Enemies side against them, v. 11. The Lord shall utter his Voice before his Army.
Beside the terribleness of the Armies which were to come against them in the former Verses of this second Chapter of Joel, God lets them know that he himself was like to be on their Enemies side against them, v. 11. The Lord shall utter his Voice before his Army.
It is thought both by the Jewish writers, and by Ancient Fathers, that his time was contemporary with that of Hosea; and this Prophecy in all probability must be dated before the latter part,
It is Thought both by the Jewish writers, and by Ancient Father's, that his time was contemporary with that of Hosea; and this Prophecy in all probability must be dated before the latter part,
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and accordingly Grotius seems very reasonably to understand the beginning of this Chapter to refer to Sennacherib 's Army which invaded Judah; this Army here mentioned was indeed called the Northern Army, Joel 2.20. but this expression might well enough agree to the Assyrian Army;
and accordingly Grotius seems very reasonably to understand the beginning of this Chapter to refer to Sennacherib is Army which invaded Judah; this Army Here mentioned was indeed called the Northern Army, Joel 2.20. but this expression might well enough agree to the assyrian Army;
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yet upon the Pious Reformation of Judah under Hezekiah, and their earnest Religious Addresses to God, their Enemies proud Designs were wholly blasted, and themselves ruined;
yet upon the Pious Reformation of Judah under Hezekiah, and their earnest Religious Addresses to God, their Enemies proud Designs were wholly blasted, and themselves ruined;
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For I say unto you, That except your Righteousness shall exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
For I say unto you, That except your Righteousness shall exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
RELIGION and Righteousness is so suitable to, and perfective of the Nature of Man, that it hath been thereupon recommended by the wisest Men, and greatest Philosophers.
RELIGION and Righteousness is so suitable to, and perfective of the Nature of Man, that it hath been thereupon recommended by the Wisest Men, and greatest Philosophers.
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It is of such concernment for humane Society, that all Lawgivers and Governours have thought it necessary to prohibit and restrain the Violation thereof.
It is of such concernment for humane Society, that all Lawgivers and Governors have Thought it necessary to prohibit and restrain the Violation thereof.
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and enlargeth the Precepts of the Moral Law, as was truly asserted by Irenaeus, Tertullian, Clemens Alexandrinus, St. Augustine, and other ancient Writers.
and enlarges the Precepts of the Moral Law, as was truly asserted by Irnaeus, Tertullian, Clemens Alexandrian, Saint Augustine, and other ancient Writers.
and extend them further, who established many new Duties, such as to believe the peculiar Doctrines of the Christian Faith, to perform many religious Services in his Name,
and extend them further, who established many new Duties, such as to believe the peculiar Doctrines of the Christian Faith, to perform many religious Services in his Name,
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And it is but reasonable to expect, that under the Instructions and Motives of Christianity, there should be required greater Measures of the Love of God and Goodness.
And it is but reasonable to expect, that under the Instructions and Motives of Christianity, there should be required greater Measures of the Love of God and goodness.
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and many Corruptions were introduced, our Lord protests against them, and gives his Disciples this Admonition, That their Righteousness must exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees.
and many Corruptions were introduced, our Lord protests against them, and gives his Disciples this Admonition, That their Righteousness must exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees.
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The out-doing and exceeding this Righteousness is so necessary, that it is enjoined under this severe Sanction, That otherwise we can in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
The outdoing and exceeding this Righteousness is so necessary, that it is enjoined under this severe Sanction, That otherwise we can in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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but hath been observed not to be unusual in the Talmud, and other Jewish Writers. It sometimes expresseth in this Evangelist the Kingdom of Christ in his Church on Earth;
but hath been observed not to be unusual in the Talmud, and other Jewish Writers. It sometime Expresses in this Evangelist the Kingdom of christ in his Church on Earth;
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and their Teachers the Scribes, can be true Members of the Christian Church, and Christ's Kingdom upon Earth, he must consequently acknowledg that they cannot be Heirs of Heaven.
and their Teachers the Scribes, can be true Members of the Christian Church, and Christ's Kingdom upon Earth, he must consequently acknowledge that they cannot be Heirs of Heaven.
Yet these Pharisees were not so wholly irreligious, but that they attended the Temple and Synagogues, made many Prayers, seem'd to have a great Veneration for the Law,
Yet these Pharisees were not so wholly irreligious, but that they attended the Temple and Synagogues, made many Prayers, seemed to have a great Veneration for the Law,
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What were the Miscarriages in their Righteousness, and wherein must we exceed them, if ever we attain to Happiness? II. How stands the Case of those Societies who chiefly pretend to Christianity,
What were the Miscarriages in their Righteousness, and wherein must we exceed them, if ever we attain to Happiness? II How Stands the Case of those Societies who chiefly pretend to Christianity,
They did not indeed withdraw themselves from the Synagogue, or Temple Publick-Worship, since, as Josephus saith, NONLATINALPHABET, whatsoever referred to God, both Prayer,
They did not indeed withdraw themselves from the Synagogue, or Temple Publick-Worship, since, as Josephus Says,, whatsoever referred to God, both Prayer,
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And it is certain, the Pharisees did reject the best of Men from their Synagogue-Communion, meerly for doing their necessary Duty, in professing, upon the fullest Divine Testimony, that Jesus was the Christ, and becoming his Followers.
And it is certain, the Pharisees did reject the best of Men from their Synagogue-Communion, merely for doing their necessary Duty, in professing, upon the Fullest Divine Testimony, that jesus was the christ, and becoming his Followers.
For since the daily Sacrifice in the Temple was a Burnt-Offering, and therefore appointed for Expiation and Atonement, the Devotions of them who attended at the Temple at the Hours of Prayer and Sacrifice ought to be conformable thereunto;
For since the daily Sacrifice in the Temple was a Burnt-offering, and Therefore appointed for Expiation and Atonement, the Devotions of them who attended At the Temple At the Hours of Prayer and Sacrifice ought to be conformable thereunto;
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And Divisions and Separations are so unaccountable for the Members of the same Body the Church to be engaged in, that the Doctrine of Christ gives us frequent Precepts, earnest Exhortations,
And Divisions and Separations Are so unaccountable for the Members of the same Body the Church to be engaged in, that the Doctrine of christ gives us frequent Precepts, earnest Exhortations,
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When NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, or Contests, fierce Heats and Divisions are reckoned among those Works of the Flesh which exclude from the Kingdom of God, Gal. 5. can any think the great Discords in the Church unconcerned herein,
When and, or Contests, fierce Heats and Divisions Are reckoned among those Works of the Flesh which exclude from the Kingdom of God, Gal. 5. can any think the great Discords in the Church unconcerned herein,
And St. Austin maintains against the Donatists, that their Separation was as great a Sin as that of the Traditores, who gave up the Scriptures into the hands of their Persecutors, with which Crime the Donatists falsly charged one of the Ordainers of Caecilianus, and pretended this as a ground of their Separation.
And Saint Austin maintains against the Donatists, that their Separation was as great a since as that of the Traditores, who gave up the Scriptures into the hands of their Persecutors, with which Crime the Donatists falsely charged one of the Ordainers of Caecilian, and pretended this as a ground of their Separation.
Their violent Fierceness was evident by their bloody Cruelties under the Government of Alexandria, and at other times, and especially in their being much concerned in prosecuting our Lord to the Death,
Their violent Fierceness was evident by their bloody Cruelties under the Government of Alexandria, and At other times, and especially in their being much concerned in prosecuting our Lord to the Death,
To this purpose they made broad their Philacteries, that they might seem to Men to give great respect to those Precepts of the Law inscribed in them, concerning the worshipping, acknowledging, and obeying God.
To this purpose they made broad their Phylacteries, that they might seem to Men to give great respect to those Precepts of the Law inscribed in them, Concerning the worshipping, acknowledging, and obeying God.
Now both Reason and Religion will recommend a good Name as useful and desirable, so far as it can be gained in doing our Duty, and practising Sincerity.
Now both Reason and Religion will recommend a good Name as useful and desirable, so Far as it can be gained in doing our Duty, and practising Sincerity.
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And whereas the Scribes and Pharisees are said to do all their Works to be seen of Men, Mat. 23.5. St. Hierom there affirms, that he who in this is like to them, Scriba & Pharisaeus est, is in the same condition with the Scribes and Pharisees.
And whereas the Scribes and Pharisees Are said to do all their Works to be seen of Men, Mathew 23.5. Saint Hieronymus there affirms, that he who in this is like to them, Scribe & Pharisees est, is in the same condition with the Scribes and Pharisees.
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When St. Peter, against the Rule of his Duty, would withdraw from the Gentiles, to ingratiate himself with the Jews, St. Paul thought it necessary to reprove him sharply,
When Saint Peter, against the Rule of his Duty, would withdraw from the Gentiles, to ingratiate himself with the jews, Saint Paul Thought it necessary to reprove him sharply,
Indeed the inordinate Pursuit of Vain-Glory, and the valuing the Esteem or Favour of any Men above the discharge of a good Conscience, is so opposite to true Religion, to a lively Sense of God,
Indeed the inordinate Pursuit of Vain-Glory, and the valuing the Esteem or Favour of any Men above the discharge of a good Conscience, is so opposite to true Religion, to a lively Sense of God,
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They were careful to tithe Mint and Anise, and appeared hugely scrupulous about the Obligation of their unlawful Vow of Corban, but with respect to that Vow could without regret dispense with the neglect of honouring superior Relations, against the fifth Commandment.
They were careful to tithe Mint and Anise, and appeared hugely scrupulous about the Obligation of their unlawful Voelli of Corban, but with respect to that Voelli could without regret dispense with the neglect of honouring superior Relations, against the fifth Commandment.
And their observing and urging those things as greatly necessary, which indeed were not truly good, were so far from pleasing God, that our Lord declared, That in vain they worshipped him, teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of Men;
And their observing and urging those things as greatly necessary, which indeed were not truly good, were so Far from pleasing God, that our Lord declared, That in vain they worshipped him, teaching for Doctrines the commandments of Men;
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They were forward to bind heavy Burdens on the Shoulders of others, but were not themselves willing to stoop to the Duties of Obedience and Subjection.
They were forward to bind heavy Burdens on the Shoulders of Others, but were not themselves willing to stoop to the Duties of obedience and Subjection.
They were so little Friends to Caesar, that by them the Question was propounded, Whether it was lawful to give Tribute to Caesar, or no? and were so averse to Authority, that as Josephus relates, they did NONLATINALPHABET, make War,
They were so little Friends to Caesar, that by them the Question was propounded, Whither it was lawful to give Tribute to Caesar, or no? and were so averse to authority, that as Josephus relates, they did, make War,
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The Son of God himself so far promoted Submission to all in Authority, that he was obedient to his Parents, was himself baptized of John. And the New Testament earnestly enjoins upon us Obedience to them who have the Rule over us,
The Son of God himself so Far promoted Submission to all in authority, that he was obedient to his Parents, was himself baptised of John. And the New Testament earnestly enjoins upon us obedience to them who have the Rule over us,
and Hatred, and Lust, if it did not break forth in open Murther, or Adultery, as was noted by Tertullian, who also observeth how strictly extensive our Saviour's Doctrine is,
and Hatred, and Lust, if it did not break forth in open Murder, or Adultery, as was noted by Tertullian, who also observeth how strictly extensive our Saviour's Doctrine is,
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But the excellent Christian Rules of Life, which command the inward Man, and far out-do the loose Principles of the Pharisees, are many of them proposed by the Blessed Jesus in this and the following Chapters,
But the excellent Christian Rules of Life, which command the inward Man, and Far outdo the lose Principles of the Pharisees, Are many of them proposed by the Blessed jesus in this and the following Chapters,
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These things I have discoursed of, are sufficient to shew the gross miscarriages of the Pharisaical Righteousness, in opposing the necessary Duties of Unity, Meekness, Sincerity, true Religious Piety, Obedience, and Universal Holiness;
These things I have discoursed of, Are sufficient to show the gross miscarriages of the Pharisaical Righteousness, in opposing the necessary Duties of Unity, Meekness, Sincerity, true Religious Piety, obedience, and Universal Holiness;
Nor shall I strain resemblances to make the Cases appear Parallel, but shall take notice of things as they really are, to observe how far there is a likeness to,
Nor shall I strain resemblances to make the Cases appear Parallel, but shall take notice of things as they really Are, to observe how Far there is a likeness to,
Our Case with respect to the Romish Church, is in part like that of the Apostles, with regard to the Scribes and Pharisees, whilest they professed the true Christian Doctrine,
Our Case with respect to the Romish Church, is in part like that of the Apostles, with regard to the Scribes and Pharisees, whilst they professed the true Christian Doctrine,
and let fly their Anathema 's in various Canons of Trent, and yearly denounce their Excommunications in the Bull in Coena Domini. And besides this, we cannot join in the main part of the Romish Worship, without embracing their Superstitious and Idolatrous Practices:
and let fly their Anathema is in various Canonas of Trent, and yearly denounce their Excommunications in the Bull in Coena Domini. And beside this, we cannot join in the main part of the Romish Worship, without embracing their Superstitious and Idolatrous Practices:
But they at Rome, though they keep to their publick Worship as the Pharisees did, are yet grossly guilty of Schism, by unjustly rejecting all other Christian Churches, who make use of their own just Rights;
But they At Room, though they keep to their public Worship as the Pharisees did, Are yet grossly guilty of Schism, by unjustly rejecting all other Christian Churches, who make use of their own just Rights;
and are not more ready to submit to St. Peters pretended Successor, and his Impostures, than to the Precepts and Doctrines of his and our Lord and Master.
and Are not more ready to submit to Saint Peter's pretended Successor, and his Impostors, than to the Precepts and Doctrines of his and our Lord and Master.
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Other Parties at home, practise Divisions in an higher degree than the Pharisees did, openly separating themselves from the publick Assemblies of our Christian Worship.
Other Parties At home, practise Divisions in an higher degree than the Pharisees did, openly separating themselves from the public Assemblies of our Christian Worship.
and here they may have considerable help from Indulgences, and the Treasury of the Church, which are dispensed for Ave-Maries and other Prayers, visiting certain places, having Masses said for their Souls,
and Here they may have considerable help from Indulgences, and the Treasury of the Church, which Are dispensed for Ave-maries and other Prayers, visiting certain places, having Masses said for their Souls,
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And besides this, their feigned Miracles and Revelations, their pretended power of Transubstantiating, of dispensing the Treasury of Merits in the Church,
And beside this, their feigned Miracles and Revelations, their pretended power of Transubstantiating, of dispensing the Treasury of Merits in the Church,
But at Rome, a great part of their Religion, as they make it, consists in acknowledging many things to be de Fide; which are neither contained in the Scriptures, agreeing with them,
But At Room, a great part of their Religion, as they make it, consists in acknowledging many things to be de Fide; which Are neither contained in the Scriptures, agreeing with them,
Or, in being against Forms of Prayer, at least such, wherein the People vocally join; or, in condemning as sinful, innocent Appointments, decent Ceremonies, and suitable Gestures.
Or, in being against Forms of Prayer, At least such, wherein the People vocally join; or, in condemning as sinful, innocent Appointments, decent Ceremonies, and suitable Gestures.
and expose it to the greatest hazards, gratify its Enemies, and disobey Authority, which are great Sins, to maintain an opposition to those things which themselves dare not charge with any Sin. But this is to aver such Doctrine to be from God, which is contrary to his Religion, his Nature and his Will,
and expose it to the greatest hazards, gratify its Enemies, and disobey authority, which Are great Sins, to maintain an opposition to those things which themselves Dare not charge with any Sin. But this is to aver such Doctrine to be from God, which is contrary to his Religion, his Nature and his Will,
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And among other Dissenters, their Divisions, as they are circumstantiated, are ipso facto such visible Testimonies of their want of Submission to their Ecclesiastical and Civil Governours, that nothing need be added.
And among other Dissenters, their Divisions, as they Are circumstantiated, Are ipso facto such visible Testimonies of their want of Submission to their Ecclesiastical and Civil Governors, that nothing need be added.
But in the Romish Church, he that considers the immoral looseness of the Jesuits and other Casuists, may wonder that such things should be owned by Men of any Religion, much more of them who profess the Christian Religion. For instance;
But in the Romish Church, he that considers the immoral looseness of the Jesuits and other Casuists, may wonder that such things should be owned by Men of any Religion, much more of them who profess the Christian Religion. For instance;
And many of them lay not that stress they ought, on a Holy Life in general (which is included under Conversion and Repentance) in that they do not account it a necessary condition or previous qualification for the obtaining the Favour of God,
And many of them lay not that stress they ought, on a Holy Life in general (which is included under Conversion and Repentance) in that they do not account it a necessary condition or previous qualification for the obtaining the Favour of God,
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and the Pardon of Sin, or, which is all one, for Justification. Having now gone through these Heads of Discourse, I shall further here observe three things.
and the Pardon of since, or, which is all one, for Justification. Having now gone through these Heads of Discourse, I shall further Here observe three things.
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First, That the Romanists are not only thus far guilty of equal, but are chargeable with much greater miscarriages than those of the Scribes and Pharisees. I might have run on the Parallel farther:
First, That the Romanists Are not only thus Far guilty of equal, but Are chargeable with much greater miscarriages than those of the Scribes and Pharisees. I might have run on the Parallel farther:
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and withdraw one part thereof, as they at Rome have done concerning the distribution of the Eucharistical Cup. And when the Pharisees had only so much Pride,
and withdraw one part thereof, as they At Room have done Concerning the distribution of the Eucharistical Cup. And when the Pharisees had only so much Pride,
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But if they at Rome had what they pretend, it had need be a vast Treasury of good Works, to make amends for the notorious bad ones, which are the result of the Positions allowed and maintained in that Church.
But if they At Room had what they pretend, it had need be a vast Treasury of good Works, to make amends for the notorious bad ones, which Are the result of the Positions allowed and maintained in that Church.
yet either all, or most of them, have some miscarriages not received by the Scribes and Pharisees: for instance, the Pharisees did not slight or neglect the Sacraments of the Old Testament, either Circumcision, or the Passover;
yet either all, or most of them, have Some miscarriages not received by the Scribes and Pharisees: for instance, the Pharisees did not slight or neglect the Sacraments of the Old Testament, either Circumcision, or the Passover;
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when many in our days can admit and allow the performance of Christian Ministrations by those who have no Regular, Authoritative and Justifiable Ordination:
when many in our days can admit and allow the performance of Christian Ministrations by those who have no Regular, Authoritative and Justifiable Ordination:
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I observe also, that it must be acknowledged there were other great Crimes of the Scribes and Pharisees, which are not chargeable on any of those Parties, of whom I have discoursed:
I observe also, that it must be acknowledged there were other great Crimes of the Scribes and Pharisees, which Are not chargeable on any of those Parties, of whom I have discoursed:
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Such were their professed disowning our Saviour and his Doctrine, their actual contriving his Death, and their obstinacy under those various mighty Miracles which were frequently wrought before their Eyes.
Such were their professed disowning our Saviour and his Doctrine, their actual contriving his Death, and their obstinacy under those various mighty Miracles which were frequently wrought before their Eyes.
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But as the former Transgressions which I mentioned, have been particularly proved destructive, so I think them to be especially intended in this severe censure of our Saviour, of the insufficiency of their Righteousness.
But as the former Transgressions which I mentioned, have been particularly proved destructive, so I think them to be especially intended in this severe censure of our Saviour, of the insufficiency of their Righteousness.
And therefore I freely acknowledge that the several Parties who divide from our Church, are not all equally chargeable with many things I have insisted on;
And Therefore I freely acknowledge that the several Parties who divide from our Church, Are not all equally chargeable with many things I have insisted on;
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And though all Sin is every where prejudicial, I hope also that those miscarriages which such persons are brought into, by their undiscerned Errors, will not exclude them from the Mercy of God;
And though all since is every where prejudicial, I hope also that those miscarriages which such Persons Are brought into, by their undiscerned Errors, will not exclude them from the Mercy of God;
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And whosoever are engaged in any of those Evils which were included in Pharisaism, and condemned in Christianity, had need carefully to reflect on themselves,
And whosoever Are engaged in any of those Evils which were included in Pharisaism, and condemned in Christianity, had need carefully to reflect on themselves,
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so the letting Men alone in their sinful Actions, is so far from being any part of that Charity which our Saviour practised or enjoined, that it is more agreeable with the Temper of the Evil One, who is willing that they who do amiss should continue in their Evil, be flattered therein,
so the letting Men alone in their sinful Actions, is so Far from being any part of that Charity which our Saviour practised or enjoined, that it is more agreeable with the Temper of the Evil One, who is willing that they who do amiss should continue in their Evil, be flattered therein,
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so have we great reason to praise God, that we live in this excellent Church, and are thereby free from various Snares, to which many others are exposed.
so have we great reason to praise God, that we live in this excellent Church, and Are thereby free from various Snares, to which many Others Are exposed.
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But if amongst us, Debauchery, Profaneness, or Irreligion, prevail upon any Persons whomsoever, such Wickedness of Life will exclude Persons of the purest Profession and Belief from ever entring into Heaven.
But if among us, Debauchery, Profaneness, or Irreligion, prevail upon any Persons whomsoever, such Wickedness of Life will exclude Persons of the Purest Profession and Belief from ever entering into Heaven.
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St. Austin sometimes warns against this, as a considerable Defect in the Pharisees Righteousness, that while they sate in Moses 's Chair, our Lord tells us, they say, but do not.
Saint Austin sometime warns against this, as a considerable Defect in the Pharisees Righteousness, that while they sat in Moses is Chair, our Lord tells us, they say, but do not.
as some ancient Writers call that vicious Conversation which separates the Man from the Ways of God and Religion, is the more unaccountable and inexcusable,
as Some ancient Writers call that vicious Conversation which separates the Man from the Ways of God and Religion, is the more unaccountable and inexcusable,
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Wherefore let us be careful, that as the Righteousness required in the Doctrine of our Church, in conformity to the Gospel of our Saviour, doth greatly exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees;
Wherefore let us be careful, that as the Righteousness required in the Doctrine of our Church, in conformity to the Gospel of our Saviour, does greatly exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees;
