Christian concord: or S. Pauls parallel between the body natural and mystical. Exemplified in a sermon preacht in the cathedral church of S. Paul, on Sunday the 13th. of January 1660. By Matthevv Griffith D.D.
OUR Blessed Lord and Saviour (in the 12. Chapter of St. Luke, at the 42. Verse) styles him a faithful and wise Steward, that gives his Houshold their portion of meat in due season.
OUR Blessed Lord and Saviour (in the 12. Chapter of Saint Lycia, At the 42. Verse) styles him a faithful and wise Steward, that gives his Household their portion of meat in due season.
The ordinary Dispensers of the Word and Sacraments, are called his Stewards (in the 4. Chapter of the first Epistle to the Corinthians,) The great Congregation in the beauty of Holyness, is his Houshold:
The ordinary Dispensers of the Word and Sacraments, Are called his Stewards (in the 4. Chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians,) The great Congregation in the beauty of Holiness, is his Household:
Such select Scriptures as holy Church hath appointed for the proper Lessons, the Epistles and the Gospels to be read on the several Sundayes and Festivals throughout the year, are the portion of meat:
Such select Scriptures as holy Church hath appointed for the proper Lessons, the Epistles and the Gospels to be read on the several Sundayes and Festivals throughout the year, Are the portion of meat:
And the Orthodoxe explication and application of them to all emergencies of time and occasions, is to do Opus Diei in die suo, to speak a word in season.
And the Orthodox explication and application of them to all emergencies of time and occasions, is to do Opus Die in die Sue, to speak a word in season.
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The Lord by his Spirit of grace make this Scripture as profitable to you, as ere I have finished my Discourse, it will appear at this time to be proper for you.
The Lord by his Spirit of grace make this Scripture as profitable to you, as ere I have finished my Discourse, it will appear At this time to be proper for you.
And so I fall close to the words of my Text. MY Text begins with a Nam, for; and a Sicut, as: For as; this For, is connective; and this As is comparative.
And so I fallen close to the words of my Text. MY Text begins with a Nam, for; and a Sicut, as: For as; this For, is connective; and this As is comparative.
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By this For, our Apostle would prove that which he had asserted in the Verse before, viz. That we must not be over-wise but sober-wise; or wise to Sobriety.
By this For, our Apostle would prove that which he had asserted in the Verse before, viz. That we must not be overwise but sober-wise; or wise to Sobriety.
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and not for any oblique respects whatsoever, to make a Schism in the Church, as some self-conceited persons then had done, to the losse of peace and truth on Earth and of Glory in the Heavens.
and not for any oblique respects whatsoever, to make a Schism in the Church, as Some self-conceited Persons then had done, to the loss of peace and truth on Earth and of Glory in the Heavens.
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Conceive then our Apostle making his transition, by this For; and both proving and clearing his former doctrine, by this Sicut, As; which is an Adverb of Likenesse, and a Note of Similitude.
Conceive then our Apostle making his transition, by this For; and both proving and clearing his former Doctrine, by this Sicut, As; which is an Adverb of Likeness, and a Note of Similitude.
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Similitudinem vobis adhibeam, saith St. Augustine de verbis Domini, Let me use a Similitude unto you, that what you do not so clearly understand, may be made easie by a familiar instance.
Similitudinem vobis adhibeam, Says Saint Augustine de verbis Domini, Let me use a Similitude unto you, that what you do not so clearly understand, may be made easy by a familiar instance.
and reduce all his allusions to proper heads, by way of Common places; for the better imbellishing of such mens discourses, as are jejune, and barren of Invention:
and reduce all his allusions to proper Heads, by Way of Common places; for the better embellishing of such men's discourses, as Are jejune, and barren of Invention:
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so with none more apt, and elegant, then this of the Body and the Members: and what energie there is in this comparison, may be gathered from the wholsom effect it took among the Commons of Rome, to whom Menennius Agrippa propounded only this Similitude;
so with none more apt, and elegant, then this of the Body and the Members: and what Energy there is in this comparison, may be gathered from the wholesome Effect it took among the Commons of Room, to whom Menennius Agrippa propounded only this Similitude;
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that they devoured all, yet did no work and because they seemed not to labour like the rest of the parts, the Members conspired among themselves to feed them no longer;
that they devoured all, yet did no work and Because they seemed not to labour like the rest of the parts, the Members conspired among themselves to feed them no longer;
the Legs were scarce able to stand, or the feet to stirre; briefly all the Members became Epileptick, and the whole body consumed for want of nourishment:
the Legs were scarce able to stand, or the feet to stir; briefly all the Members became Epileptic, and the Whole body consumed for want of nourishment:
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without either envying their Dignity, or incroaching upon their Office. Thus no less piously, then prudently, doth our Apostle take order to prevent both emulation,
without either envying their Dignity, or encroaching upon their Office. Thus no less piously, then prudently, does our Apostle take order to prevent both emulation,
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For as we have many members in one body, & all the members have not the same office, so we &c. In which words, let me commend to your Chaistian attention and intention two principal parts, viz. NONLATINALPHABET a Proposition;
For as we have many members in one body, & all the members have not the same office, so we etc. In which words, let me commend to your Christian attention and intention two principal parts, viz. a Proposition;
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In the former main part, which I call the Proposition, our Apostle by way of comparison set's down the excellent state of man's body in three respects; viz.
In the former main part, which I call the Proposition, our Apostle by Way of comparison set's down the excellent state of Man's body in three respects; viz.
Lastly, As there he assumes that the divers members of the natural body have not the same Office: so here he applies it by demonstrating that We are members one of another in Christ's body mystical;
Lastly, As there he assumes that the diverse members of the natural body have not the same Office: so Here he Applies it by Demonstrating that We Are members one of Another in Christ's body mystical;
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and consequently by the Law of the body, and the members of the same, we are all strictly bound to be mutually helpful each to other, in the faithful discharge of all Ecclesiastical and Spiritual duties.
and consequently by the Law of the body, and the members of the same, we Are all strictly bound to be mutually helpful each to other, in the faithful discharge of all Ecclesiastical and Spiritual duties.
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yet elsewhere he delivers this as a positive Truth, viz. That the body is but one; as in the 12. Chapter of the first Epistle to the Corinthians, at the 26. verse;
yet elsewhere he delivers this as a positive Truth, viz. That the body is but one; as in the 12. Chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians, At the 26. verse;
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Thus in the 4. chapter of the Acts, at the 32. verse; The multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and one soul, &c. Sixthly, There is an Unity which is made by Devotion;
Thus in the 4. chapter of the Acts, At the 32. verse; The multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and one soul, etc. Sixthly, There is an Unity which is made by Devotion;
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as in the first chapter of Saint John at the 14. verse, when the Word was made flesh, he was truely stiled Emanuel, God with us; God and Man in the Unity of his Person.
as in the First chapter of Saint John At the 14. verse, when the Word was made Flesh, he was truly styled Emmanuel, God with us; God and Man in the Unity of his Person.
Eighthly, There is an Unity which is spoken either indefinitely, as the 22. of Saint Luke; and one of them smote the servant, &c. Or by way of excellency;
Eighthly, There is an Unity which is spoken either indefinitely, as the 22. of Saint Lycia; and one of them smote the servant, etc. Or by Way of excellency;
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for our Saviour told the Jewes, There is one that accuseth you, &c. Thus Unus homo nobis, &c. saith the Lyrique Poet, meaning Fabius, who cunctando restituit rem. Or by way of reproach:
for our Saviour told the Jews, There is one that Accuseth you, etc. Thus Unus homo nobis, etc. Says the Lyric Poet, meaning Fabius, who cunctando Restituit remembering. Or by Way of reproach:
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Lastly, there is an unity which springs both from composition, and integrality, thus both the body natural is one, though it consists of diverse parts;
Lastly, there is an unity which springs both from composition, and integrality, thus both the body natural is one, though it consists of diverse parts;
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First, The never enough admired Wisedome of God, who of two so dissimilar parts as are the body and the soul, the flesh and the spirit, did at first frame so excellent a piece as man;
First, The never enough admired Wisdom of God, who of two so dissimilar parts as Are the body and the soul, the Flesh and the Spirit, did At First frame so excellent a piece as man;
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and Aristotle himself call's man a Microcosme, or little world; and he that studiously travels over the Isle of Man, shall therein find as many wonders,
and Aristotle himself call's man a Microcosm, or little world; and he that studiously travels over the Isle of Man, shall therein find as many wonders,
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and how much more ought all we that are christians to live in Unity and godly love, seeing we are not onely brethren of the same Parents, God and his Church,
and how much more ought all we that Are Christians to live in Unity and godly love, seeing we Are not only brothers of the same Parents, God and his Church,
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Secondly, for Necessities sake, because no one member, though never so excellent in the kind, is able to perform so many several offices as the body stands in need of.
Secondly, for Necessities sake, Because no one member, though never so excellent in the kind, is able to perform so many several Offices as the body Stands in need of.
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which may be one principal reason why God hath given us two eyes, two ears, two hands, two feet, &c. That so if any one should chance to fail of doing its Office, the other might happily supply the defect thereof.
which may be one principal reason why God hath given us two eyes, two ears, two hands, two feet, etc. That so if any one should chance to fail of doing its Office, the other might happily supply the defect thereof.
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To which let me add that in the Original our Apostle saith not NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET viz. That the members of the body are not onely many in number,
To which let me add that in the Original our Apostle Says not, but viz. That the members of the body Are not only many in number,
Consider (saith Tertullian de carne Christi ) in the body of man, in some sort like to the body of the earth, musculos ut glebas, ossa ut saxa, aspice nervorum tenaces connexus, ut traduces radicum;
Consider (Says Tertullian the Carnem Christ) in the body of man, in Some sort like to the body of the earth, musculos ut glebas, ossa ut Rock, Aspice nervorum tenaces connexus, ut traduces radicum;
ac venarum ramosos discursus,, ut ambages rivorum, & lanugines, ut muscos; & carnem, ut cespitem, & ipsos medullarum in abdito the sauros, ut metalla carnis, &c.
ac venarum ramosos discursus,, ut ambages rivorum, & lanugines, ut muscos; & Carnem, ut cespitem, & ipsos medullarum in abdito the sauros, ut Metals carnis, etc.
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But leaving his nice speculations, the body is usually in Scripture described by two general notions, viz. of flesh and bones; as in the second chapter of Genesis at at the 23. verse, where Adam speaking of his wife, saith This now is bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh.
But leaving his Nicaenae speculations, the body is usually in Scripture described by two general notions, viz. of Flesh and bones; as in the second chapter of Genesis At At the 23. verse, where Adam speaking of his wife, Says This now is bone of my bone, and Flesh of my Flesh.
Secondly, To trust in God alone, as the same Princely Prophet speaks in the 34. Psalm, at the 20. verse, for God keeps all our bones so that not one of them is broken.
Secondly, To trust in God alone, as the same Princely Prophet speaks in the 34. Psalm, At the 20. verse, for God keeps all our bones so that not one of them is broken.
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Thirdly, To praise God, as the 35. Psalm at the 10 verse, All my bones shall say unto thee, O Lord, who is like unto thee? and some of the Rabbins have well observed, that there be just as many precepts in the Law of God,
Thirdly, To praise God, as the 35. Psalm At the 10 verse, All my bones shall say unto thee, Oh Lord, who is like unto thee? and Some of the Rabbis have well observed, that there be just as many Precepts in the Law of God,
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This argument Abimelech used to the Sichemites, in the 9. chapter of Judges, at the 2. verse, I am flesh of your flesh, and in the 11. Chapter of the first book of Chronicles, all Israel said to King David, behold thou art flesh of our flesh.
This argument Abimelech used to the Sichemites, in the 9. chapter of Judges, At the 2. verse, I am Flesh of your Flesh, and in the 11. Chapter of the First book of Chronicles, all Israel said to King David, behold thou art Flesh of our Flesh.
Some that are criticks in the holy Tongue, observe that the Hebrew word for an Eye, comes of a root which signifies a Well, because it is both the bodies Looking-glasse, and sends forth water.
some that Are critics in the holy Tongue, observe that the Hebrew word for an Eye, comes of a root which signifies a Well, Because it is both the bodies Looking glass, and sends forth water.
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and survey of the properties and motions in the hand, as it were in an extasie of admiration, concluded Man to be the wisest creature, because he hath hands;
and survey of the properties and motions in the hand, as it were in an ecstasy of admiration, concluded Man to be the Wisest creature, Because he hath hands;
With these man tames fierce Lions, sturdy Steeds, wilde Bears, subtle Foxes, &c. Docentur ut parvuli, serviunt ut infirmi, verberantur ut timidi, corriguntur ut subditi, denique in mores transeunt nostros.
With these man tames fierce Lions, sturdy Steeds, wild Bears, subtle Foxes, etc. Docentur ut Children, serviunt ut infirmi, verberantur ut timidi, corriguntur ut Subditi, denique in mores transeunt nostros.
I mean all such as patch and paint their Faces, frizle, colour and powder their hair, &c. They transgresse Gods Ordinance, when they thus transform that which he formed otherwise;
I mean all such as patch and paint their Faces, frizle, colour and powder their hair, etc. They transgress God's Ordinance, when they thus transform that which he formed otherwise;
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and they have just cause to fear that at the Day of judgement God will not know them, at least not acknowledge such mutuatitious Forms to be his Workmanship.
and they have just cause to Fear that At the Day of judgement God will not know them, At least not acknowledge such mutuatitious Forms to be his Workmanship.
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as by luxury, which our Apostle calls sining against our own body; or by lazinesse, which the wise man call'd A living mans Sepulture; or by surfeiting, which hath destroyed more then Sword, Pestilence and Famine; or by Envy;
as by luxury, which our Apostle calls sinning against our own body; or by laziness, which the wise man called A living men Sepulture; or by surfeiting, which hath destroyed more then Sword, Pestilence and Famine; or by Envy;
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And therefore Bonaventure in his Diet of Health, wittily compares each envious wretch to Cain, who said of himself in the 4. of Gen. Whosoever findes ma, shall slay me:
And Therefore Bonaventure in his Diet of Health, wittily compares each envious wretch to Cain, who said of himself in the 4. of Gen. Whosoever finds ma, shall slay me:
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or envied others Good, his Tongue fumbles and faulters, as not being able to expresse the rage of his heart, his blood boyles ready to burst through the veins,
or envied Others Good, his Tongue fumbles and falters, as not being able to express the rage of his heart, his blood boils ready to burst through the Veins,
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his hands and feet tremble and beat each against other, as if the little world were in an Earthquake, which threatens nothing but desolation and destruction.
his hands and feet tremble and beatrice each against other, as if the little world were in an Earthquake, which threatens nothing but desolation and destruction.
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of the 1. Epistle to the Corinthians, saith that he had fought with Beasts, after the manner of men which Saint Chrysostome expounds of brutish Men, such as kick backward like Asses, raven like Wolves, roame like Boares, grin like Dogs, neigh like Horses, &c. Men in shape, these and such like Beasts in conditions. Beasts, did I say!
of the 1. Epistle to the Corinthians, Says that he had fought with Beasts, After the manner of men which Saint Chrysostom expounds of brutish Men, such as kick backward like Asses, raven like Wolves, roam like Boars, grin like Dogs, neigh like Horses, etc. Men in shape, these and such like Beasts in conditions. Beasts, did I say!
And thus I have shewed both that the body is one, and also that in the Unity of the body there is a plurality of members: It now onely remains that I touch in a word, that those many members in this one body have not the same Office: which is the last thing considerable in the first main part.
And thus I have showed both that the body is one, and also that in the Unity of the body there is a plurality of members: It now only remains that I touch in a word, that those many members in this one body have not the same Office: which is the last thing considerable in the First main part.
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As if he had said, God hath imprinted in each member his proper Faculty, and appointed it his office, as our Apostle demonstrates at large in the 12. chapter of the first Epistle to the Corinthians, where we read that the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee;
As if he had said, God hath imprinted in each member his proper Faculty, and appointed it his office, as our Apostle demonstrates At large in the 12. chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians, where we read that the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee;
and thence flowes that sweet Harmony in the body; in which as in a perfect consort, every instrument being exactly tuned, concurs to make up the consent of the whole.
and thence flows that sweet Harmony in the body; in which as in a perfect consort, every Instrument being exactly tuned, concurs to make up the consent of the Whole.
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First, to be modest, and like the bodily members not to usurp anothers office. It is a foul fault in these dayes that some will not onely be judging and censuring others in such things as they doe little understand,
First, to be modest, and like the bodily members not to usurp another's office. It is a foul fault in these days that Some will not only be judging and censuring Others in such things as they do little understand,
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but this fault would soon be amended, would they but considerately observe the carriage of their own bodily members; among which they cannot but take notice, that the eye doth not controwle the eare,
but this fault would soon be amended, would they but considerately observe the carriage of their own bodily members; among which they cannot but take notice, that the eye does not control the ear,
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Lastly, we are taught hence both to praise God for the sound members of our own bodies, and also for the wholsome members of the body politick, as it takes in both Church and State, which have long languished under a deep & dangerous distemper and disorder (as the cripple did at the pool of Bethesda ) for want of a Man:
Lastly, we Are taught hence both to praise God for the found members of our own bodies, and also for the wholesome members of the body politic, as it Takes in both Church and State, which have long languished under a deep & dangerous distemper and disorder (as the cripple did At the pool of Bethesda) for want of a Man:
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And the first thing in this NONLATINALPHABET that offers it self to our consideration, Is the Unity of Christs body mystical, in some sort proportionable to that of the body natural; For that in the former verse is but One body, and We are one body in Christ, saith the Apostle here;
And the First thing in this that offers it self to our consideration, Is the Unity of Christ body mystical, in Some sort proportionable to that of the body natural; For that in the former verse is but One body, and We Are one body in christ, Says the Apostle Here;
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I begin with the former, viz. the Churches Unity implyed here, when our Apostle calls it, one body. Now that all the Faithful make but one Church, as all the Members do but one body, may be evinc'd out of the sixt Chapter of the Canticles, at the 8. Verse;
I begin with the former, viz. the Churches Unity employed Here, when our Apostle calls it, one body. Now that all the Faithful make but one Church, as all the Members do but one body, may be evinced out of the sixt Chapter of the Canticles, At the 8. Verse;
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and for Purity to Virgins) yet the Church it self, (which the Spouse there styles his Dove, his undefiled ) is but one; yea, she is the onely one of her Mother, the choice one of her that bare her:
and for Purity to Virgins) yet the Church it self, (which the Spouse there styles his Dove, his undefiled) is but one; yea, she is the only one of her Mother, the choice one of her that bore her:
for by one Spirit (which Tertullian fitly styles, Vicarium Christi, Christs Vicar generall upon Earth) his Church is animated, ordered and governed all the World over.
for by one Spirit (which Tertullian fitly styles, Vicar Christ, Christ Vicar general upon Earth) his Church is animated, ordered and governed all the World over.
Fifthly, in regard of one head; For all true believers receive the same influence of Grace, from Christ their Head; whence it distils upon all and every of his mystical members, as the Oyle that was powred on the head of Aaron, ran down to the very skirts of his cloathing, in the 133. Psalm, at the 2. verse.
Fifthly, in regard of one head; For all true believers receive the same influence of Grace, from christ their Head; whence it distils upon all and every of his mystical members, as the Oil that was poured on the head of Aaron, ran down to the very skirts of his clothing, in the 133. Psalm, At the 2. verse.
which the sweet singer of Israel displayes with an En & eccè &c. Behold how good and pleasant a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in Unity? And therein he insinuates, that it contains in it all kinds of good;
which the sweet singer of Israel displays with an En & eccè etc. Behold how good and pleasant a thing it is for brothers to dwell together in Unity? And therein he insinuates, that it contains in it all Kinds of good;
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And upon this ground Saint Augustine cries out, Unum cogitate fratres, & videte in ipsa multitudine si delectat nisi unum? Ecce Deo propitio, quam multi estis!
And upon this ground Saint Augustine cries out, Unum cogitate Brothers, & Videte in ipsa multitudine si delectat nisi Unum? Ecce God propitio, quam multi Ye are!
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And in the next place, this Unity of the body naturall, applyed to the Church, which is Christs Body mystical, should teach us especially to avoid three things,
And in the next place, this Unity of the body natural, applied to the Church, which is Christ Body mystical, should teach us especially to avoid three things,
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It is not for Mechaniques to enterfare on the Magistrates or Ministers duty nor may they think themselves, fit, able and worthy, to discharge their places.
It is not for Mechanics to enterfare on the Magistrates or Ministers duty nor may they think themselves, fit, able and worthy, to discharge their places.
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though barbarous, would not divide Christ's Coat because it was seamlesse; and darest thou divide his Church, which is One and only One? It must needs be a misgrounded and misguided zeal (though varnish'd with the pretence of Religion and Reformation) which stirs thee up,
though barbarous, would not divide Christ's Coat Because it was seamless; and Darest thou divide his Church, which is One and only One? It must needs be a misgrounded and misguided zeal (though varnished with the pretence of Religion and Reformation) which stirs thee up,
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This Schisme is spawn'd by the Devil himself: (whom our Saviour styles the envious man; Saint Chrysostome calls him NONLATINALPHABET, a counselling enemy;
This Schism is spawned by the devil himself: (whom our Saviour styles the envious man; Saint Chrysostom calls him, a counseling enemy;
And we have had some ambitious and turbulent spirits, who when for want of abilities, they could not become equal to the Bishops in Ecclesiastical Dignity, they made it their work (as Aerius did) to pull down the Bishops,
And we have had Some ambitious and turbulent spirits, who when for want of abilities, they could not become equal to the Bishops in Ecclesiastical Dignity, they made it their work (as Aerius did) to pull down the Bishops,
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which our Apostle calls the Pillar and Ground of Truth, And Saint Bernard upon the parable of the Virgins (in the 25. chapter of Saint Matthew ) well and wittily observes that all men whatsoever are denoted and comprehended in and under those ten Virgins, as being either wise or foolish: and if they be foolish, they stand in need of the wise; but if they be wise, then the foolish stand in need of them so that whether they be wise or foolish, yet they may not separate themselves:
which our Apostle calls the Pillar and Ground of Truth, And Saint Bernard upon the parable of the Virgins (in the 25. chapter of Saint Matthew) well and wittily observes that all men whatsoever Are denoted and comprehended in and under those ten Virgins, as being either wise or foolish: and if they be foolish, they stand in need of the wise; but if they be wise, then the foolish stand in need of them so that whither they be wise or foolish, yet they may not separate themselves:
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This Doctrine we learn from the members of the body; for if the head ake, doth the foot therefore refuse to bear it? Or if the eye be blemi'sht do the other members forsake it? Nay rather do not all the rest do their best endeavour to cherish it? what then doe all Separatists get by their gathering of Churches,
This Doctrine we Learn from the members of the body; for if the head ache, does the foot Therefore refuse to bear it? Or if the eye be blemi'sht do the other members forsake it? Nay rather do not all the rest do their best endeavour to cherish it? what then do all Separatists get by their gathering of Churches,
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but onely to cut off themselves from all hope and expectation of life and comfort from Christ, who is the Head of the Church? Saint Augustine enforceth it thus, Sicut enim, &c. For as a member that is rent from a living body, cannot possibly retain life in it:
but only to Cut off themselves from all hope and expectation of life and Comfort from christ, who is the Head of the Church? Saint Augustine enforceth it thus, Sicut enim, etc. For as a member that is rend from a living body, cannot possibly retain life in it:
But the Popes Janizaries, the Jesuits, (who have been active in our late troubles) lay the same imputation upon us, who are the profest members of the Church of England; which we doe upon our brethren (that we justly call Separatists) for they call us Schismatiques,
But the Popes Janizaries, the Jesuits, (who have been active in our late Troubles) lay the same imputation upon us, who Are the professed members of the Church of England; which we do upon our brothers (that we justly call Separatists) for they call us Schismatics,
because we are fallen from the Church of Rome, which had formerly been our Mother? and which (say they) is the Mother Church and the true Vine? and they hold that it is at this day De necessitate salutis, to be Subject to the Pope? and they add withal that all our late distortions and distractions, are Gods just judgement upon us for our former Schisme and separation from them?
Because we Are fallen from the Church of Rome, which had formerly been our Mother? and which (say they) is the Mother Church and the true Vine? and they hold that it is At this day De necessitate Salutis, to be Subject to the Pope? and they add withal that all our late distortions and distractions, Are God's just judgement upon us for our former Schism and separation from them?
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Thirdly, We are ready to prove that we have not forsaken the ancient Church of Rome; (many of whose Bishops lived and died Professors, Confessors and Martyrs for the cause of Christ) but onely the new fangled Court of Rome; the Roman pride, the Roman superstition, the Roman errours and absurdities, I had almost said the Romish Antichrist; with whom we have nothing,
Thirdly, We Are ready to prove that we have not forsaken the ancient Church of Room; (many of whose Bishops lived and died Professors, Confessors and Martyrs for the cause of christ) but only the new fangled Court of Room; the Roman pride, the Roman Superstition, the Roman errors and absurdities, I had almost said the Romish Antichrist; with whom we have nothing,
as his judgement for our defection from the See of Rome; but rather for our great unthankfulnesse to him, who call'd us out of so grosse darknesse, into this marvellous light;
as his judgement for our defection from the See of Room; but rather for our great unthankfulness to him, who called us out of so gross darkness, into this marvellous Light;
and he gave them a speciall Commission to preach the Gospel to all Nations, in the 28. chapter of Saint Matthew and by their Ministry the Church was propagated,
and he gave them a special Commission to preach the Gospel to all nations, in the 28. chapter of Saint Matthew and by their Ministry the Church was propagated,
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but wheresoever the members were planted, yet still they made up but one body in Christ, all the lines of the Churches circumference still terminated in him alone as their centre;
but wheresoever the members were planted, yet still they made up but one body in christ, all the lines of the Churches circumference still terminated in him alone as their centre;
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as our Apostle demonstrates (in the 4. chapter to the Ephesians, at the 15. verse) how all the members of the Church are coupled together in Christ, who is the Head from whence the whole body, being knit together,
as our Apostle demonstrates (in the 4. chapter to the Ephesians, At the 15. verse) how all the members of the Church Are coupled together in christ, who is the Head from whence the Whole body, being knit together,
and most of that perswasion hold the Roman Church to be nothing but the Pope; who (say they) is virtually the whole Church; Admiranda canant, sed non credenda.
and most of that persuasion hold the Roman Church to be nothing but the Pope; who (say they) is virtually the Whole Church; Admiranda canant, sed non credenda.
That so as one body sanctified by one Spirit, through the Sacrament of one Baptisme, knit to Christ in one Faith, and to each other in one Bond of Love, it should serve one Lord, under one hope of Eternal Life.
That so as one body sanctified by one Spirit, through the Sacrament of one Baptism, knit to christ in one Faith, and to each other in one Bound of Love, it should serve one Lord, under one hope of Eternal Life.
so that in truth no more have Christ for their Head, then onely they that are sound and living members of this one body in the Text. The Lord Christ (saith Saint Bernard ) is a Mountain of coelestial Spices,
so that in truth no more have christ for their Head, then only they that Are found and living members of this one body in the Text. The Lord christ (Says Faint Bernard) is a Mountain of celestial Spices,
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so much more may all the true members of this mystical body comfort themselves with this consideration, that the Lord Christ is their Head, and therefore they can lack nothing:
so much more may all the true members of this mystical body Comfort themselves with this consideration, that the Lord christ is their Head, and Therefore they can lack nothing:
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And thus you have seen the parallel of the first main part of this comparison, in which I have done my endeavour to prove and clear two things, viz. both that the whole Church is but one body; and also that it is one Body in Christ; He is the onely Head of it. The next thing remarkable in this Reddition here, is that this one body of the Church hath many members: for so stands the words, So we being many, are one body, &c.
And thus you have seen the parallel of the First main part of this comparison, in which I have done my endeavour to prove and clear two things, viz. both that the Whole Church is but one body; and also that it is one Body in christ; He is the only Head of it. The next thing remarkable in this Reddition Here, is that this one body of the Church hath many members: for so Stands the words, So we being many, Are one body, etc.
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for outward calling and profession, make men members of the Church. And in the 10. chapter to the Romans at the 18. verse, Our Apostle (speaking of the Apostles and Disciples sent to preach the Gospel) saith Their sound is gone out into all the world:
for outward calling and profession, make men members of the Church. And in the 10. chapter to the Romans At the 18. verse, Our Apostle (speaking of the Apostles and Disciples sent to preach the Gospel) Says Their found is gone out into all the world:
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as you may see in divers Learned and Laborious men, who have professedly handled the argument of Christianographie; in which they have made a clear Discovery, that Christianity is now planted and propagated in most parts of the habitable world.
as you may see in diverse Learned and Laborious men, who have professedly handled the argument of Christianography; in which they have made a clear Discovery, that Christianity is now planted and propagated in most parts of the habitable world.
And let me tell you that it is both the Churches Beauty, Strength and Glory, that in her members she is dispersed far and wide over the face of the Earth;
And let me tell you that it is both the Churches Beauty, Strength and Glory, that in her members she is dispersed Far and wide over the face of the Earth;
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I say it is not restring d either to Africk, or Rome, Amsterdam, Geneva, or New-England, much lesse to any gathered Church, peculiar Congregation, or corner-creeping Conventicle.
I say it is not restring worser either to Africa, or Room, Amsterdam, Geneva, or New england, much less to any gathered Church, peculiar Congregation, or corner-creeping Conventicle.
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And Saint John in the 7. chapter of the Revelation at the 9. verse, saith, And I beheld, and loe, a great multitude which no man could number of all Nations and Kindreds,
And Saint John in the 7. chapter of the Revelation At the 9. verse, Says, And I beheld, and lo, a great multitude which no man could number of all nations and Kindreds,
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which among other considerations, moved Bellarmine to write that no lesse comfortable, then admirable Treatise, De amplitudine regni coelestis. But the Church triumphant could not be of that amplitude he speaks of, were not the members of the Church militant exceeding many as Saint Chrysostome insinuates when he saith, Ecclesia expassis sinibus, &c. The Bosome and Armes of the Church are open to embrace all Nations.
which among other considerations, moved Bellarmine to write that no less comfortable, then admirable Treatise, De Amplitude Regni coelestis. But the Church triumphant could not be of that amplitude he speaks of, were not the members of the Church militant exceeding many as Saint Chrysostom insinuates when he Says, Ecclesia expassis sinibus, etc. The Bosom and Arms of the Church Are open to embrace all nations.
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genera singulorum (as the School speaks) though not singula generum. Gods Church is made up of all sorts of people, high and low, rich and poor, bond and free, wise and simple, learned and ignorant, noble, and ignoble, one with another.
genera singulorum (as the School speaks) though not singula generum. God's Church is made up of all sorts of people, high and low, rich and poor, bound and free, wise and simple, learned and ignorant, noble, and ignoble, one with Another.
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as of Abraham among the Canaanites, Joseph among the Aegyptians, Iob among the Idumaans, Daniel, among the Idolaters, Mattathias among the Apostata's, Nicodemus among the Pharisees, Joseph of Arimathea among the Jewes, and Cornelius among the Gentiles. Thus (as the Apostle speaks in the 10. chapter of the Acts at the 34. verse) you may perceive that God is no respecter of persons;
as of Abraham among the Canaanites, Joseph among the egyptians, Job among the Idumaans, daniel, among the Idolaters, Mattathias among the Apostates, Nicodemus among the Pharisees, Joseph of Arimathea among the Jews, and Cornelius among the Gentiles. Thus (as the Apostle speaks in the 10. chapter of the Acts At the 34. verse) you may perceive that God is no respecter of Persons;
as God himself inculcated to Cain in the 4. chap. of Gen. If thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted? &c. It was therefore a presumptuous errour in the Iewes to plead (as they did in the 3. chapter of Saint Matthew) We have Abraham to our Father;
as God himself inculcated to Cain in the 4. chap. of Gen. If thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted? etc. It was Therefore a presumptuous error in the Iewes to plead (as they did in the 3. chapter of Saint Matthew) We have Abraham to our Father;
and Saint Peter in his vision of a sheet let down from Heaven (in which all sorts of creatures were promiscuously exposed both to his eye and his appetite) was tacitely taught that what God hath sanctified, no man should dare to think, or call common and unclean:
and Saint Peter in his vision of a sheet let down from Heaven (in which all sorts of creatures were promiscuously exposed both to his eye and his appetite) was tacitly taught that what God hath sanctified, no man should Dare to think, or call Common and unclean:
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In plagues, in dearths and other calamities, it lies no doubt in the powerful prayers of some few the Friends and Favourites of God to avert the judgement,
In plagues, in dearths and other calamities, it lies no doubt in the powerful Prayers of Some few the Friends and Favourites of God to avert the judgement,
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The Church Militant is the Nursery to the Church Triumphant; and it is true in this, which is observed in all other Nurseries; still some embrio's in the Faith,
The Church Militant is the Nursery to the Church Triumphant; and it is true in this, which is observed in all other Nurseries; still Some embryo's in the Faith,
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as so many tender plants are inserted, inoculated and ingrafted into the mystical Vine, as others are dayly transplanted thence from Grace to Glory. And consequently the members thereof are many.
as so many tender plants Are inserted, inoculated and ingrafted into the mystical Vine, as Others Are daily transplanted thence from Grace to Glory. And consequently the members thereof Are many.
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nor yet more innocent and inoffensive then those which are retain'd in the Church of England, whose Piety and Prudence it was in the Infancy of Reformation, to keep the golden mean between Popish Superstition, and Phanatical profanenesse;
nor yet more innocent and inoffensive then those which Are retained in the Church of England, whose Piety and Prudence it was in the Infancy of Reformation, to keep the golden mean between Popish Superstition, and Fanatical profaneness;
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and therefore it is sin and pity, that some out of Pride, prejudice or Interest, wilfully break the Churches Unity, rather then meekly submit to the Supream Authority by which they are establish'd) but sure I am the substantial part is ever the same:
and Therefore it is since and pity, that Some out of Pride, prejudice or Interest, wilfully break the Churches Unity, rather then meekly submit to the Supreme authority by which they Are established) but sure I am the substantial part is ever the same:
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nor yet decrease, notwithstanding the late brain-sick fury of some Zelots pretending to Reformation, which for the time rejected the three Creeds, which have been ever receiv'd by the whole Christian Church: Neither doe the Articles change or alter in any Fundamentals, against which we have a sure promise, That the gates of Hell it self shall never prevail. And this serves for the just conviction both of Papists and Phanaticks.
nor yet decrease, notwithstanding the late brainsick fury of Some Zealots pretending to Reformation, which for the time rejected the three Creeds, which have been ever received by the Whole Christian Church: Neither doe the Articles change or altar in any Fundamentals, against which we have a sure promise, That the gates of Hell it self shall never prevail. And this serves for the just conviction both of Papists and Fanatics.
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First, I say it discovers the absurdity, and so stops the mouths of all such as usually stile themselves Roman-Caholicks: I have shewed already that the Church of Christ is call'd Catholick, because it extends to all places, times, &c. but the present Roman Church is but of yesterday in comparison;
First, I say it discovers the absurdity, and so stops the mouths of all such as usually style themselves Roman-Caholicks: I have showed already that the Church of christ is called Catholic, Because it extends to all places, times, etc. but the present Roman Church is but of yesterday in comparison;
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but grant it were better then in truth it is, yet (as Saint Hierome speaks) Orbis major esturbe. And that onely is Catholick, saith Vincentius Lyrinensis, not which some few (sed quod omnes pariter uno;
but grant it were better then in truth it is, yet (as Saint Jerome speaks) Orbis Major esturbe. And that only is Catholic, Says Vincentius Lerins, not which Some few (sed quod omnes pariter Uno;
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eodemque consensu, aperte, frequenter, & perseveranter tenuerunt) but which all alike have with one and the same consent, publickly, frequently and perseveringly held;
eodemque consensu, aperte, frequenter, & Perseveranter tenuerunt) but which all alike have with one and the same consent, publicly, frequently and perseveringly held;
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And it also convinces all Phanaticks, whose Faith and Churches are particular; whereas the Apostle assert's, that no Scripture is of private Interpretation;
And it also convinces all Fanatics, whose Faith and Churches Are particular; whereas the Apostle assert, that no Scripture is of private Interpretation;
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and the ring-leaders of these peculiar Congregations, either through ignorance, or affectation, falling short of the Catholick sence and interpretation of the holy Scriptures, can never approve themselves and their followers,
and the ringleaders of these peculiar Congregations, either through ignorance, or affectation, falling short of the Catholic sense and Interpretation of the holy Scriptures, can never approve themselves and their followers,
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so many sound members of the holy Catholick Church. And therefore what Tertullian speaks of the Marcionites, I may apply to all other Hereticks and Schismaticks;
so many found members of the holy Catholic Church. And Therefore what Tertullian speaks of the Marcionites, I may apply to all other Heretics and Schismatics;
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some are Horse-men, others Foot-men, &c. yet all concur to make up the beauty and strength of the whole Army, which hath but one and the same discipline, under one General or Commander in chief:
Some Are Horsemen, Others Footmen, etc. yet all concur to make up the beauty and strength of the Whole Army, which hath but one and the same discipline, under one General or Commander in chief:
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For Almighty God hath one Regiment among us, another in Holland, a third in France, a fourth in Germany, &c. For our Apostle saith in his Reddition here, that we are many Members: and yet admit them to be nere so many, it is note-worthy in the Text, that all these taken collectively, make but one body in Christ: and so should all live under one Discipline.
For Almighty God hath one Regiment among us, Another in Holland, a third in France, a fourth in Germany, etc. For our Apostle Says in his Reddition Here, that we Are many Members: and yet admit them to be never so many, it is noteworthy in the Text, that all these taken collectively, make but one body in christ: and so should all live under one Discipline.
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seeing that they professing Christianity, be members with us of one and the same mystical body, Souldiers of the same Army, Trees of the same Orchard, Branches of the same Vine, Corn of the same Field, Sheep of the same Fold, &c. Let us not then be envious and malicious,
seeing that they professing Christianity, be members with us of one and the same mystical body, Soldiers of the same Army, Trees of the same Orchard, Branches of the same Vine, Corn of the same Field, Sheep of the same Fold, etc. Let us not then be envious and malicious,
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Oh let not any of us either by open schisme, or private separation discerp and tear in pieces the Church which is Christs Kingdome; and though we be many in number,
O let not any of us either by open Schism, or private separation discerptsi and tear in Pieces the Church which is Christ Kingdom; and though we be many in number,
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Fourthly, Though the Church militant be not altogether so vast as the Church malignant, yet let not this paucity discourage any man from being one of Christ's little flock, as it did Rutholdus Duke of Fridland, who when he had one foot in the water ready to be Baptiz'd, demanded of the Priest who was to Officiate, An plures, &c. Whether he thought that more of his progenitours were saved or damned? as having lived and dyed out of the communion of the Church;
Fourthly, Though the Church militant be not altogether so vast as the Church malignant, yet let not this paucity discourage any man from being one of Christ's little flock, as it did Rutholdus Duke of Fridland, who when he had one foot in the water ready to be Baptized, demanded of the Priest who was to Officiate, an plures, etc. Whither he Thought that more of his progenitors were saved or damned? as having lived and died out of the communion of the Church;
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And Liberius a Bishop of Rome, being importun'd to turn Arrian upon this motive, Pene Omnes jam consenserunt. All in effect have now subscribed to Arianisme: Confidently answered Veritas, solitudine non minuitur:
And Liberius a Bishop of Rome, being importuned to turn Arrian upon this motive, Pene Omnes jam consenserunt. All in Effect have now subscribed to Arianism: Confidently answered Veritas, solitudine non minuitur:
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And when Philip Melancthon with some few more of the Reformers (as Sleidan reports) entreated Frederick Duke of Saxony to abolish the private Masse, for divers good reasons then alledg'd, and urg'd;
And when Philip Melanchthon with Some few more of the Reformers (as Sleidan reports) entreated Frederick Duke of Saxony to Abolah the private Mass, for diverse good Reasons then alleged, and urged;
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and the Duke replied, Pauci pro vobis? They stopt his mouth with this rejoynder; Semper major pars hominum, &c. The greatest part have ever resisted the truth.
and the Duke replied, Pauci Pro vobis? They stopped his Mouth with this rejoinder; Semper Major pars hominum, etc. The greatest part have ever resisted the truth.
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as Iannes and Iambers withstood Moses? yet the Church of Christ hath alwayes had many members; as our Lord himself tels that Sceptick in the 13. chapter of Saint Luke, at the 29. verse, where to shew that his members are many in themselves,
as Jannes and Iambers withstood Moses? yet the Church of christ hath always had many members; as our Lord himself tells that Sceptic in the 13. chapter of Saint Lycia, At the 29. verse, where to show that his members Are many in themselves,
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And thus having proved both that the body of Christs Church is but one; and yet that in this one body there be many members; It now onely remains that I shew how that be they nere so many,
And thus having proved both that the body of Christ Church is but one; and yet that in this one body there be many members; It now only remains that I show how that be they never so many,
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He deserves not the name of a true Britan, (who have ever been justly honoured for their Courage and Loyalty) and much lesse of a true Christian, who would not be prodigal of his blood in such an exigent,
He deserves not the name of a true Britain, (who have ever been justly honoured for their Courage and Loyalty) and much less of a true Christian, who would not be prodigal of his blood in such an exigent,
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For as one God made them both, so he made the one for the other, saith Solomon. And the greatest Potentate on Earth may sometimes stand in need of the meanest Peasant;
For as one God made them both, so he made the one for the other, Says Solomon. And the greatest Potentate on Earth may sometime stand in need of the Meanest Peasant;
then how should we be wounded with the pressures and persecutions of the whole Church? If when only Saint Peter was imprison'd in the 12. chapter of the Acts, then prayers were made by the Church for him? Then how much more must the true members be pang'd,
then how should we be wounded with the pressures and persecutions of the Whole Church? If when only Saint Peter was imprisoned in the 12. chapter of the Acts, then Prayers were made by the Church for him? Then how much more must the true members be pang,
when the whole Church is either vexed by Tyranny, or rent in pieces by Schisme? Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? The Lord Christ was in his natural body Triumphant in Heaven when he thus accosted Saul, and yet to shew how extremely sensible he was, of the injuries and indignities offered to his mystical body then on the Earth;
when the Whole Church is either vexed by Tyranny, or rend in Pieces by Schism? Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? The Lord christ was in his natural body Triumphant in Heaven when he thus accosted Saul, and yet to show how extremely sensible he was, of the injuries and indignities offered to his mystical body then on the Earth;
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and stand on tiptoe for joy that he hath such a glittering Head, such an eloquent Tongue, such a dexterous Hand? &c. In like manner we should chearfully impart all our gifts of grace to the benefit of our fellow members in the Church.
and stand on tiptoe for joy that he hath such a glittering Head, such an eloquent Tongue, such a dexterous Hand? etc. In like manner we should cheerfully impart all our Gifts of grace to the benefit of our fellow members in the Church.
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and you may remember that some of the late Phanaticks that were executed, died with imprecations in their mouthes, by which you may see of what Spirit they all are:
and you may Remember that Some of the late Fanatics that were executed, died with imprecations in their mouths, by which you may see of what Spirit they all Are:
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But though Israel play the Harlot, yet let not Judah sin, and what is reported in the Mythologie, that a blinde man and a lame Covenanted to live together;
But though Israel play the Harlot, yet let not Judah since, and what is reported in the Mythology, that a blind man and a lame Covenanted to live together;
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that so between the eyes of the one, and the Legs of the other, their personal defects might be mutually supplied, we that are true Christians, should in our several places labour to make good:
that so between the eyes of the one, and the Legs of the other, their personal defects might be mutually supplied, we that Are true Christians, should in our several places labour to make good:
we must (as Job speaks of himself) become Eyes to the blind, and Feet to the lame, and (as our Apostle did) all unto all: that so the body mystical may not lack what any particular member thereof hath;
we must (as Job speaks of himself) become Eyes to the blind, and Feet to the lame, and (as our Apostle did) all unto all: that so the body mystical may not lack what any particular member thereof hath;
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Fifthly, As in the body natural, should the members fall out among themselves, so that the Hands should either strike the Head, scratch the Face, pluck out the Eyes, or tear off the Hair;
Fifthly, As in the body natural, should the members fallen out among themselves, so that the Hands should either strike the Head, scratch the Face, pluck out the Eyes, or tear off the Hair;
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or if the Teeth should either bite out the Tongue, or bite the flesh of the Armes, &c. would not all that saw or heard it judge the man to be stark mad,
or if the Teeth should either bite out the Tongue, or bite the Flesh of the Arms, etc. would not all that saw or herd it judge the man to be stark mad,
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and so damnable in their practice, as to plot how to lay violent hands upon the Lords Anointed, whom God (as an inestimable blessing) hath made our Head and Governour; or to extirpate Episcopacy root and branch, which is all one as to pluck out the eyes of the Church, for the Holy Ghost hath made them our over-seers:
and so damnable in their practice, as to plot how to lay violent hands upon the lords Anointed, whom God (as an inestimable blessing) hath made our Head and Governor; or to extirpate Episcopacy root and branch, which is all one as to pluck out the eyes of the Church, for the Holy Ghost hath made them our Overseers:
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and tear off the haire of our Religion established: Or to silence and sequester the Loyall Orthodoxe Clergie, which is in effect as bad as biting out their tongues;
and tear off the hair of our Religion established: Or to silence and sequester the Loyal Orthodox Clergy, which is in Effect as bad as biting out their tongues;
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and others that Ventured their lives, and fortunes, in the late just undertaking against Phanaticks, and all others that no less insolently then causelesly rose up against lawful authority, &c. We can conclude all such to be no better then persons distracted;
and Others that Ventured their lives, and fortune's, in the late just undertaking against Fanatics, and all Others that no less insolently then causelessly rose up against lawful Authority, etc. We can conclude all such to be no better then Persons distracted;
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and that he would abate their pride, asswage their malice, and confound their designes and devices, that so there may be no more carrying into captivity at home,
and that he would abate their pride, assuage their malice, and confound their designs and devices, that so there may be no more carrying into captivity At home,
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and labour to introduce new forms of administration in Gods publick worship and service, preferring their own brain-sick inventions before the long experienc'd good wayes and rules of the Church of God;
and labour to introduce new forms of administration in God's public worship and service, preferring their own brainsick Inventions before the long experienced good ways and rules of the Church of God;
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Seventhly As in the body natural, if one of the members corrupt, and putrifie, the skillful and faithful Chyrurgian is forced to cut it off without delay,
Seventhly As in the body natural, if one of the members corrupt, and putrify, the skilful and faithful Chirurgian is forced to Cut it off without Delay,
and withdraw their fellow - members from Obedience to God, and Allegiance to his Anointed (as too many Phanaticks have done of late.) They must not only be rebuked,
and withdraw their fellow - members from obedience to God, and Allegiance to his Anointed (as too many Fanatics have done of late.) They must not only be rebuked,
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and shamefully discountenanc'd and discarded by Excommunications, Suspensions, Degradations, Deprivations, giving over unto Sathan, and such other Ecclesiastical censures as properly fall under the power of the Keyes which our Savior cōmitted to his Church, (as knowing well that if the Church have no jurisdiction, no coertion in its power, there will be no conscience in the Peoples practice) but also if Schismatical and seditious Ring-leaders continue contumacious,
and shamefully discountenanced and discarded by Excommunications, Suspensions, Degradations, Deprivations, giving over unto Sathan, and such other Ecclesiastical censures as properly fallen under the power of the Keys which our Saviour committed to his Church, (as knowing well that if the Church have no jurisdiction, no coercion in its power, there will be no conscience in the Peoples practice) but also if Schismatical and seditious Ringleaders continue contumacious,
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therefore the heart of man is set to do evil, &c. Some men who are bad enough by nature, have been so poysoned in their their Principles, by the iniquity and indulgence of these Times, that they neither will nor can live under any Law,
Therefore the heart of man is Set to do evil, etc. some men who Are bad enough by nature, have been so poisoned in their their Principles, by the iniquity and indulgence of these Times, that they neither will nor can live under any Law,
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but what their own licentiousness propounds to it self in their clandestine meetings, in which their preaching is but plotting how to blow up both Church and State like the men of the Gunpowder Gospel, which made choice of a Vault.
but what their own licentiousness propounds to it self in their clandestine meetings, in which their preaching is but plotting how to blow up both Church and State like the men of the Gunpowder Gospel, which made choice of a Vault.
In their Declaration they cry up King Jesus, when they would pluck down his Christ, I mean his Anointed; and they call their Rebellion Religion; and their Conspiracy, Conscience. They know that as silly as some of the cōmon people are,
In their Declaration they cry up King jesus, when they would pluck down his christ, I mean his Anointed; and they call their Rebellion Religion; and their conspiracy, Conscience. They know that as silly as Some of the Common people Are,
yet they will not easily be induced to swallow the hook of such Villany, unlesse it be speciously baited with the shew of Gods Cause, and Christ 's Call: though the Devil begets the Brat,
yet they will not Easily be induced to swallow the hook of such Villainy, unless it be speciously baited with the show of God's Cause, and christ is Call: though the devil begets the Brat,
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There is no dallying with such Desperado's as these Jesuited Phanaticks: you have too long cherished these Serpents in your bosomes, which now not only hisse,
There is no dallying with such Desperado's as these Jesuited Fanatics: you have too long cherished these Serpents in your bosoms, which now not only hiss,
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In like manner in the Church nothing can be more dreadful then to observe how many poor members of Christs body mystical have been violently distorted,
In like manner in the Church nothing can be more dreadful then to observe how many poor members of Christ body mystical have been violently distorted,
The Roman Historians report of a Gulph which happened in Rome, and could not be closed till some noble Roman in love to his Country did cast himself into it ▪ whereupon Quintus Curtius having armed himself Cap-a-pee, did ride full speed, and threw himself in;
The Roman Historians report of a Gulf which happened in Room, and could not be closed till Some noble Roman in love to his Country did cast himself into it ▪ whereupon Quintus Curtius having armed himself Cap-a-pee, did ride full speed, and threw himself in;
but onely such noted Sectaries, and notorious Schismaticks as shall not sit down with them at table, till they have in a longwinded Grace given God thanks for the numerous increase of the Brethren and Sisters of the pure and Holy Separation.
but only such noted Sectaries, and notorious Schismatics as shall not fit down with them At table, till they have in a longwinded Grace given God thanks for the numerous increase of the Brothers and Sisters of the pure and Holy Separation.
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And though our Apostle (in the 16. Chapter to the Romans, at the 17. Verse) gives this special Caveat, observe them who cause division among you, and avoyd them:
And though our Apostle (in the 16. Chapter to the Roman, At the 17. Verse) gives this special Caveat, observe them who cause division among you, and avoid them:
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and when Schisme and Sedition prove the high way to promotion, sure, that new-found-road will never want store of Travellers, which in time will prove troublers both of Church and State,
and when Schism and Sedition prove the high Way to promotion, sure, that new-found-road will never want store of Travellers, which in time will prove troublers both of Church and State,
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and his Soul abhors the Seventh; and that is he which sowes discord among brethren: and there is a great deal of reason why God and men should abhor him: for,
and his Soul abhors the Seventh; and that is he which sows discord among brothers: and there is a great deal of reason why God and men should abhor him: for,
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First, This soweing of discord is a vice opposite to Charity, which our Apostle (in the 13. Chapter of the first Epistle to the Corinthians) prefers not only before moral vertues, but the Teological graces.
First, This sowing of discord is a vice opposite to Charity, which our Apostle (in the 13. Chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians) prefers not only before moral Virtues, but the Teological graces.
Thirdly, This Sin, like the plague of Pestilence, insects all that come but near it. Fourthly, it is contrary to peace, which is the cheif earthly good;
Thirdly, This since, like the plague of Pestilence, insects all that come but near it. Fourthly, it is contrary to peace, which is the chief earthly good;
Lastly, as in the body natural, nothing is more useful and graceful then the right and proper placing of every Member; so is it also in the body mystical;
Lastly, as in the body natural, nothing is more useful and graceful then the right and proper placing of every Member; so is it also in the body mystical;
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that so Evangelical purity, which was both the beauty, and glory of our first Reformation, may not ere long degenerate into profanesse, our Churches into conventicles,
that so Evangelical purity, which was both the beauty, and glory of our First Reformation, may not ere long degenerate into profaneness, our Churches into conventicles,
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from which, Good Lord deliver us: and give us all Grace in our distinct callings (as the most propable means to prevent these imminent mischeifs) to imitate the bodily members; in the faithful and peaceable discharge of our duties;
from which, Good Lord deliver us: and give us all Grace in our distinct callings (as the most propable means to prevent these imminent mischiefs) to imitate the bodily members; in the faithful and peaceable discharge of our duties;
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