The growth and spreading of hæresie. Set forth in a sermon preached before the Honorable House of Commons, on the 10th. day of March, being the day of their publike fast and humiliation for the growth of hæresie. / By Thomas Hodges, Minister of Gods Word, at Kensington. Published by order of the House of Commons.
A SERMON Preached before the Honourable House of COMMONS at Margarets Westminster, on the tenth of March 1646. being a day of publique Humiliation for the growth of Errours, Haeresies, &c. 2 PETER 2.2.
A SERMON Preached before the Honourable House of COMMONS At Margarets Westminster, on the tenth of March 1646. being a day of public Humiliation for the growth of Errors, Heresies, etc. 2 PETER 2.2.
First, In the growth of these damnable errors, observe, 1 Their Nature and Character, stiled here in the Text NONLATINALPHABET Destructions. 2 Their attraction or rather infection and fascination;
First, In the growth of these damnable errors, observe, 1 Their Nature and Character, styled Here in the Text Destructions. 2 Their attraction or rather infection and fascination;
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And in that take notice of, 1 Their efficacy, they shall so prevaile, and overcome the wills of some, that they shall follow their pernicious wayes. 2 Their spreading;
And in that take notice of, 1 Their efficacy, they shall so prevail, and overcome the wills of Some, that they shall follow their pernicious ways. 2 Their spreading;
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2 The foule carriage of many wicked men towards it, or the course usage it finds at the hands of some in the world, NONLATINALPHABET i. e. It shall be blasphemed or evil spoken of.
2 The foul carriage of many wicked men towards it, or the course usage it finds At the hands of Some in the world, i. e. It shall be blasphemed or evil spoken of.
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Observe, 1. The Character and Nature of Hereticall courses, rightly here in this Text stiled by our Apostle Destructions. Hence compared to a life-destroying, sense-devouring Gangrene, to a terrible shipwrack, to a horrible flood, by which some learned expositors understand especially the Arrian heresy, not excluding others also.
Observe, 1. The Character and Nature of Heretical courses, rightly Here in this Text styled by our Apostle Destructions. Hence compared to a life-destroying, sense-devouring Gangrene, to a terrible shipwreck, to a horrible flood, by which Some learned expositors understand especially the Arrian heresy, not excluding Others also.
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robbing, and dispoyling her of not only her tender grapes, but many choice ornaments, learned instruments, who might have been more useful to her, alienating them from her,
robbing, and dispoyling her of not only her tender grapes, but many choice Ornament, learned Instruments, who might have been more useful to her, alienating them from her,
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How have they defiled her purity with lothsome pollutions in Doctrine and manners? witnesse those filthy dreamers in St. Judes time who defiled the flesh, despised dominion, and speak evill of dignities.
How have they defiled her purity with loathsome pollutions in Doctrine and manners? witness those filthy dreamers in Saint Jude's time who defiled the Flesh, despised dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
Those abominable beastly men, whom no lesse title then Gnostici would content, as if they had been the only inhabitants of Goshen, and all the world beside had been benighted in Egyptian darknesse.
Those abominable beastly men, whom no less title then Gnostics would content, as if they had been the only inhabitants of Goshen, and all the world beside had been benighted in Egyptian darkness.
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or lives faln short of their monstrous predecessors? How have they like fumes out of the bottomlesse pit clouded her verity? In the Church of Galatia, was not the soule-saving Doctrine of Justification almost totally eclipsed? and in the Church of Corinth the article of the resurrectiō shrewdly shaken by these? did not the wretched doctrine of Balaam, & the Nicholaitans passe with many for currant in Pergamus? And was not the bright shining of truth offuscated by those in Thyatirus? How did truth seem to have forsaken the Church in the dayes of Athanasius, when the world (to use Jeroms expression) groaned to see it selfe become an Arrian, when a whole Synod of Arrians at Tyre condemn poor Athanasius for maintaining the eternall Diety of Christ? How have these damnable errors when once they have got footing in the spirits of men turn'd them into beasts of prey, cruell dogs, ravenous wolves, devouring lyons; not resting satisfied where their power could reach and prevaile, without the inflicting of the saddest cruelties,
or lives fallen short of their monstrous predecessors? How have they like fumes out of the bottomless pit clouded her verity? In the Church of Galatia, was not the Soul-saving Doctrine of Justification almost totally eclipsed? and in the Church of Corinth the article of the resurrection shrewdly shaken by these? did not the wretched Doctrine of balaam, & the Nicolaitans pass with many for currant in Pergamos? And was not the bright shining of truth offuscated by those in Thyatirus? How did truth seem to have forsaken the Church in the days of Athanasius, when the world (to use Jeroms expression) groaned to see it self become an Arrian, when a Whole Synod of Arians At Tyre condemn poor Athanasius for maintaining the Eternal Diety of christ? How have these damnable errors when once they have god footing in the spirits of men turned them into beasts of prey, cruel Dogs, ravenous wolves, devouring lyons; not resting satisfied where their power could reach and prevail, without the inflicting of the Saddest cruelties,
and forest destructions they could invent, upon the most Orthodox professors of truth? We need to seek for proof of this no further than the Arrian haeresy;
and forest destructions they could invent, upon the most Orthodox professors of truth? We need to seek for proof of this no further than the Arrian heresy;
and imprisoning them, cutting out their tongues, nay not satisfied without their precious lives. Thus we see that whether wee look at these damnable errors in their own nature,
and imprisoning them, cutting out their tongues, nay not satisfied without their precious lives. Thus we see that whither we look At these damnable errors in their own nature,
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Secondly, but fares the Common-wealth any better where these take place? Have not these damnable errors destroyed its peace by tumultuous insurrections,
Secondly, but fares the Commonwealth any better where these take place? Have not these damnable errors destroyed its peace by tumultuous insurrections,
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How have these errors many times subverted the very foundations of States, while some of them in their own nature have been so directly opposite to the being,
How have these errors many times subverted the very foundations of States, while Some of them in their own nature have been so directly opposite to the being,
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or binding of Lawes, to the authority of Magistrates (as the Moniches of old, the Munster faction of late) that where they have taken place, the ligaments of States have been (so far as these have prevailed) so miserably broken,
or binding of Laws, to the Authority of Magistrates (as the Moniches of old, the Munster faction of late) that where they have taken place, the ligaments of States have been (so Far as these have prevailed) so miserably broken,
and left in so sad a confusion under a pretence of liberty, that had not their extirpation been the more speedy they had certainly buried those people where they reigned in utter confusion and desolation.
and left in so sad a confusion under a pretence of liberty, that had not their extirpation been the more speedy they had Certainly buried those people where they reigned in utter confusion and desolation.
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Justinian published sharp edicts, and sorely punished hereticks, with divers others. And in later times Charles the fifth against the Westphalian crue;
Justinian published sharp edicts, and sorely punished Heretics, with diverse Others. And in later times Charles the fifth against the Westphalian crew;
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How is it often the destruction of their bodies, whilst their erroneous mind puts them upon the asserting or practising that which either by too much excesse and riotous courses ruines nature,
How is it often the destruction of their bodies, while their erroneous mind puts them upon the asserting or practising that which either by too much excess and riotous courses ruins nature,
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that vengeance marks them with some eminent and notorious badge of Gods displeasure, by some sad and dismal ruine? When Arrius was in the midst of his pomp and pride, the hand of Heaven allots him a death-bed,
that vengeance marks them with Some eminent and notorious badge of God's displeasure, by Some sad and dismal ruin? When Arius was in the midst of his pomp and pride, the hand of Heaven allots him a deathbed,
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and death loathsome like his Opinion. Nestorius his tongue was eaten with worms; Anastasius a great defender of the Eutychian heresie, was smitten with a thunder-bolt;
and death loathsome like his Opinion. Nestorius his tongue was eaten with worms; Anastasius a great defender of the Eutychian heresy, was smitten with a thunderbolt;
which being taken away, what is left to a poore distressed soule afflicted with the sight and sence of sinne, a knife or halter, the too too ordinary refuges of dark distracted minds?
which being taken away, what is left to a poor distressed soul afflicted with the sighed and sense of sin, a knife or halter, the too too ordinary refuges of dark distracted minds?
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or carnal security, then Christian tranquillity) Yet alwayes, answerable to the degree of falshood in the haeresie asserted, there is a pollution and stain thereby derived to the person maintaining it.
or carnal security, then Christian tranquillity) Yet always, answerable to the degree of falsehood in the heresy asserted, there is a pollution and stain thereby derived to the person maintaining it.
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(so Cyprian, Austin, and divers others understand that place in Timothy concerning such kinde of persons as these.) But that which is worst of all, the height of misery, and dregs of vengeance;
(so Cyprian, Austin, and diverse Others understand that place in Timothy Concerning such kind of Persons as these.) But that which is worst of all, the height of misery, and dregs of vengeance;
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What, would they ingage you in the guilt of soules? or the ruine of Church and State, which you seek to preserve? The Lord rebuke thee Satan, who hath pulled these men as a brand out of the fire.
What, would they engage you in the guilt of Souls? or the ruin of Church and State, which you seek to preserve? The Lord rebuke thee Satan, who hath pulled these men as a brand out of the fire.
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Look therefore, I beseech you, upon such, as men, That care not for your reputation, though you leave your names for a curse and by-word to posterity; Regard not your security;
Look Therefore, I beseech you, upon such, as men, That care not for your reputation, though you leave your names for a curse and Byword to posterity; Regard not your security;
Not regarding to see Jerusalem in prosperity, nor peace upon Israel. But as an Antidote against their oratory, I beseech you consider, the greatnesse of your trust for the Peoples safety; the strictnesse of your Covenant-engagement;
Not regarding to see Jerusalem in Prosperity, nor peace upon Israel. But as an Antidote against their oratory, I beseech you Consider, the greatness of your trust for the Peoples safety; the strictness of your Covenant-engagement;
And have they not abundantly obtained their purpose? Did ever the former ages produce more hideous Monsters than wee have risen up amongst us in this poor Iland? Are there not many Arrians, who hold that damnable error against the eternall Deity of Jesus Christ? Some Valentinians, who oppose the reality of his taking flesh of the Virgin Mary? Marcionites, who deny the verity of his sufferings? Gnosticks, who pretend to new lights and revelations,
And have they not abundantly obtained their purpose? Did ever the former ages produce more hideous Monsters than we have risen up among us in this poor Island? are there not many Arians, who hold that damnable error against the Eternal Deity of jesus christ? some Valentinians, who oppose the reality of his taking Flesh of the Virgae Marry? Marcionites, who deny the verity of his sufferings? Gnostics, who pretend to new lights and revelations,
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but are too much like them in the wildnesse of their Opinions, and profanenesse of their Lives? And very many, of whom wee may say as Epiphanius of Ebion, that hee was a Monster of many shapes, holding all errors together;
but Are too much like them in the wildness of their Opinions, and profaneness of their Lives? And very many, of whom we may say as Epiphanius of Ebion, that he was a Monster of many shapes, holding all errors together;
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The Samaritans abomination, the Jewes name, the Nazareans opinion, the Cerinthians forme, the Corpocratians improbity, and the Christians profession, and is not here cause to weep?
The Samaritans abomination, the Jews name, the Nazareans opinion, the Cerinthians Form, the Corpocratians improbity, and the Christians profession, and is not Here cause to weep?
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See, 'tis no small mercy to be preserved from Haeresie in erring times, and to stand on the vantage ground of Truth, from thence taking view of the dangerous encounters, fierce charges, boisterous blasts and billows which indanger the utter destruction and ingulfing of poor souls in everlasting ruine,
See, it's no small mercy to be preserved from Heresy in erring times, and to stand on the vantage ground of Truth, from thence taking view of the dangerous encounters, fierce charges, boisterous blasts and billows which endanger the utter destruction and ingulfing of poor Souls in everlasting ruin,
or are already captivated, that they may escape out of this snare of the devil; With pity and commiseration towards them, taking notice that we our selves are but men, and may be tempted;
or Are already captivated, that they may escape out of this snare of the Devil; With pity and commiseration towards them, taking notice that we our selves Are but men, and may be tempted;
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what's matter though it be tendred in a golden cup? Beware, I beseech you, of that fool-hardinesse which is found in too many in our dayes, who venture to complement with pernicious errors and erroneous persons, resolving either to keep their minds free from engagement to them;
what's matter though it be tendered in a golden cup? Beware, I beseech you, of that foolhardiness which is found in too many in our days, who venture to compliment with pernicious errors and erroneous Persons, resolving either to keep their minds free from engagement to them;
But I beseech you consider, they are of too intoxicating a nature, filling the soule with a spiritual vertigo, destroying by degrees the light of the mind, fascinating and bewitching the spirits of those that swallow them.
But I beseech you Consider, they Are of too intoxicating a nature, filling the soul with a spiritual vertigo, destroying by Degrees the Light of the mind, fascinating and bewitching the spirits of those that swallow them.
Neither is it a thing unusuall, but common with God in his dispensation, to deliver up such to strong delusion that believe a lye, that receive not the truth in the love thereof.
Neither is it a thing unusual, but Common with God in his Dispensation, to deliver up such to strong delusion that believe a lie, that receive not the truth in the love thereof.
So say I to thee, take heed of being flattered into a liking of untruths, either from the glorious colours and pretences of more sanctity, New light, clearer discoveries of Truth, Christian liberty, or the like:
So say I to thee, take heed of being flattered into a liking of untruths, either from the glorious colours and pretences of more sanctity, New Light, clearer discoveries of Truth, Christian liberty, or the like:
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for if Haeresies had not some plausible varnish to set them off, they would be contemned and detested by all, being in themselves of horrid hue, of an ugly visage and hag-like countenance;
for if Heresies had not Some plausible varnish to Set them off, they would be contemned and detested by all, being in themselves of horrid hue, of an ugly visage and hag-like countenance;
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they outwardly shine with the gilt of truth and righteousnesse, but inwardly there is nothing but darknesse and impiety in them, being conceived in the womb of a dark elated mind, cherished by vain imaginations, self-estimation and ends;
they outwardly shine with the gilded of truth and righteousness, but inwardly there is nothing but darkness and impiety in them, being conceived in the womb of a dark elated mind, cherished by vain Imaginations, self-estimation and ends;
Nor is there in it the least shew of a Toleration from heaven, which God abhors, threatning sad judgments and breathing flames against the Church of Pergamus, for the Nicolaitans; and against the Church of Thiatyra, for suffering Jesabel to seduce his servants. But 'tis an infallible Prediction:
Nor is there in it the least show of a Toleration from heaven, which God abhors, threatening sad Judgments and breathing flames against the Church of Pergamos, for the Nicolaitans; and against the Church of Thyatira, for suffering Jezebel to seduce his Servants. But it's an infallible Prediction:
for God was (as it were) the active understanding to this blessed Apostle, by whose revelation he foresaw this sad prevailing Apostasie destroying not a few, but many. This Epistle was written about the year of Christ 65. not long before his death,
for God was (as it were) the active understanding to this blessed Apostle, by whose Revelation he foresaw this sad prevailing Apostasy destroying not a few, but many. This Epistle was written about the year of christ 65. not long before his death,
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Which fell out about the year 67. And how soon after, according to this Prophetical prediction, did arise Cerinthus, Basilides, Carpocrates, Saturninus, Marcion, Valentinus who drew no small numbers,
Which fell out about the year 67. And how soon After, according to this Prophetical prediction, did arise Cerinthus, Basilides, Carpocrates, Saturninus, Marcion, Valentinus who drew no small numbers,
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By these, alas, how soon was the Lords field, his Church ouer run with tares and weeds? How swiftly did Haeresie run from East to West, like fire in stubble?
By these, alas, how soon was the lords field, his Church over run with tares and weeds? How swiftly did Heresy run from East to West, like fire in stubble?
'Tis true, the East first bred haeresies, as having the riper and more nimble wits, the Devil also bending his power betimes to make them adulterate Truth, and strangle it in its infancie:
It's true, the East First bred heresies, as having the riper and more nimble wits, the devil also bending his power betimes to make them adulterate Truth, and strangle it in its infancy:
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so that Haeresie in many places might well boast against truth, as Theodata in Aelian against the Philosopher, That her followers far exceeded the number of his.
so that Heresy in many places might well boast against truth, as Theodata in Aelian against the Philosopher, That her followers Far exceeded the number of his.
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And in later times, was ever that Countesse more fruitfull in her prodigious birth of three hundred sixty and four children at one time (if the Holland - story abuse us nor) then these pernicious Errors have been in sundry places? witnesse Poland, and the neighbouring Territories, abounding with Socinians, and other haeresies of all sorts and sizes;
And in later times, was ever that Countess more fruitful in her prodigious birth of three hundred sixty and four children At one time (if the Holland - story abuse us nor) then these pernicious Errors have been in sundry places? witness Poland, and the neighbouring Territories, abounding with socinians, and other heresies of all sorts and sizes;
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witnesse the increase of Familisme, Antinomianisme, Socinianisme, and many other desperate Tenets, so far prevailing amongst the People, that except some speedy course be taken to prevent their further spreading, they threaten a terrible inundation, to the losse of Truth,
witness the increase of Familism, Antinomianism, Socinianism, and many other desperate Tenets, so Far prevailing among the People, that except Some speedy course be taken to prevent their further spreading, they threaten a terrible inundation, to the loss of Truth,
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as Montanus, Novatus, Arrius, the Munster - Anabaptists, who in the beginning exceedingly prevailed by their discourses, which were at the first of nothing but Mortification, Fasting, and other Religious exercises;
as Montanus, Novatian, Arius, the Munster - Anabaptists, who in the beginning exceedingly prevailed by their discourses, which were At the First of nothing but Mortification, Fasting, and other Religious exercises;
or the progresse they intended to make, till many of them had brought themselves into such a trap, that there was scarce any hope or means left to them to evade a most desperate and utter ruine:
or the progress they intended to make, till many of them had brought themselves into such a trap, that there was scarce any hope or means left to them to evade a most desperate and utter ruin:
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Thus, they having the repute of faire and conscientious Dealers, could not want Customers, who with too greedy a mind would receive and take upon trust their Errors. But to close this;
Thus, they having the repute of fair and conscientious Dealers, could not want Customers, who with too greedy a mind would receive and take upon trust their Errors. But to close this;
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David George, at first a citizen of Delph, was cast into prison, bored through the tongue for speaking against and withstanding Popish idolatry, by which he came to be in high esteem with the godly;
David George, At First a citizen of Delph, was cast into prison, bored through the tongue for speaking against and withstanding Popish idolatry, by which he Come to be in high esteem with the godly;
that he was greater then Christ in the flesh, &c. But by reason of his sufferings for truth in former times, he was in so great repute, that he easily seduced many unstable souls to become of his Opinions.
that he was greater then christ in the Flesh, etc. But by reason of his sufferings for truth in former times, he was in so great repute, that he Easily seduced many unstable Souls to become of his Opinions.
whereas indeed his purpose is to take his opportunity that he may devoure him. So for all the sheeps cloathing, yet are seducers inwardly but ravening wolves.
whereas indeed his purpose is to take his opportunity that he may devour him. So for all the Sheep clothing, yet Are seducers inwardly but ravening wolves.
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Therefore how do they curiously pry into the faults of others, and like flesh flies passing over what's sound and right, light only on what's sore and putrid in them? Eutyches confutes Nestorius, that he might gain repute to himself, and false opinion.
Therefore how do they curiously pry into the Faults of Others, and like Flesh flies passing over what's found and right, Light only on what's soar and putrid in them? Eutyches confutes Nestorius, that he might gain repute to himself, and false opinion.
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To set their Errors home, and to commend them the better to those they intend to make their disciples, they practise the old trick of one of the prime persons of their order, I mean Simon Magus, who to gain the greater repute of himself,
To Set their Errors home, and to commend them the better to those they intend to make their Disciples, they practise the old trick of one of the prime Persons of their order, I mean Simon Magus, who to gain the greater repute of himself,
and credit to his blasphemies, perswaded the poor Samaritans that he was somebody, no lesse then the mighty power of God; which testimony of his being too easily believed by those poor creatures, gaind the attention & respect of smal and great in that place to him.
and credit to his Blasphemies, persuaded the poor Samaritans that he was somebody, no less then the mighty power of God; which testimony of his being too Easily believed by those poor creatures, gained the attention & respect of small and great in that place to him.
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And this hath been from time to time the strain of these Seducers, to cast out swelling words of vanity, whereby they gained on weak mindes sufficiently, who use to judge of doctrines, rather by the conceit they have of the person that vents them,
And this hath been from time to time the strain of these Seducers, to cast out swelling words of vanity, whereby they gained on weak minds sufficiently, who use to judge of doctrines, rather by the conceit they have of the person that vents them,
But, because Divine testimony is of highest authority, and most infallible, therefore they will rather father blasphemously their Errors on the Spirit of truth, then not gain belief;
But, Because Divine testimony is of highest Authority, and most infallible, Therefore they will rather father blasphemously their Errors on the Spirit of truth, then not gain belief;
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or else they will boast (if no warrant, so much as seemingly probable, can be found in His book for their unworthy assertions and practises) that they have their direction from immediate Revelation and Inspiration; as the Montanists of old;
or Else they will boast (if no warrant, so much as seemingly probable, can be found in His book for their unworthy assertions and practises) that they have their direction from immediate Revelation and Inspiration; as the Montanists of old;
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Truths beauty alwayes lasting as fresh as at her first appearance to us, and alway springing gloriously in greenesse and pleasant fruits, not capable of being slighted by the soul that knows her.
Truths beauty always lasting as fresh as At her First appearance to us, and always springing gloriously in greenesse and pleasant fruits, not capable of being slighted by the soul that knows her.
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But what if (as it fals out too often) these new Truths prove but old Errors new varnisht over? As in these giddy times wherein we live, who would not almost give credit to that old Pythagorean fable, of mens souls passing when they die, into other bodies? There are some do so much resemble Arrius, Donatus, the Gnosticks, and other ancient Haereticks;
But what if (as it falls out too often) these new Truths prove but old Errors new varnished over? As in these giddy times wherein we live, who would not almost give credit to that old Pythagorean fable, of men's Souls passing when they die, into other bodies? There Are Some doe so much resemble Arius, Donatus, the Gnostics, and other ancient Heretics;
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So that we may truly say concerning many of their Ringleaders in our dayes, as an Historian speaks of the Ligurians of old, who dwelt amongst bogs and bushy places, That it was a greater labour to find them out, then to conquer them;
So that we may truly say Concerning many of their Ringleaders in our days, as an Historian speaks of the Ligurians of old, who dwelled among bogs and bushy places, That it was a greater labour to find them out, then to conquer them;
and conceal their sense and meaning, for fear that if they should come to the light, it would quickly appear what adulterate stuffe they endeavour to obtrude for Gospel upon poor souls;
and conceal their sense and meaning, for Fear that if they should come to the Light, it would quickly appear what adulterate stuff they endeavour to obtrude for Gospel upon poor Souls;
Yet I must needs acknowledge also, that many times there are some of this seduceing crue, who run as much wild on the other hand, endevouring to bring down Religion in the highest mysteries thereof to the scanning and judgement of humane reason;
Yet I must needs acknowledge also, that many times there Are Some of this seducing crew, who run as much wild on the other hand, endeavouring to bring down Religion in the highest Mysteres thereof to the scanning and judgement of humane reason;
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Hence Tertullian rightly stiles the Philosophers, the patriarchs or heads of haereticks. And because they will not faile to overcome, and prevaile with the people;
Hence Tertullian rightly stile the Philosophers, the Patriarchs or Heads of Heretics. And Because they will not fail to overcome, and prevail with the people;
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they prophesie smooth things, and promise them liberty, as Barchochebas did the inslaved Jewes, or life and such immunity from death and evils as Menander the haereticall sorcerer did to his disciples;
they prophesy smooth things, and promise them liberty, as Bar kokhba did the enslaved Jews, or life and such immunity from death and evils as Menander the heretical sorcerer did to his Disciples;
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and earthly designs and resolutions of their fleshly auditors: Lyes, like candle-light, best serving to set off the masques and mummeries of the world,
and earthly designs and resolutions of their fleshly Auditors: Lies, like candlelight, best serving to Set off the masques and mummeries of the world,
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therefore they have got this trick and slight, to hold forth some known truths, which managing to their own advantage, they make the means to attract the belief of the people the easier to what they shall afterwards hold forth of their own unto them.
Therefore they have god this trick and slight, to hold forth Some known truths, which managing to their own advantage, they make the means to attract the belief of the people the Easier to what they shall afterwards hold forth of their own unto them.
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So hath it been, nay is at this present day with many seducers amongst us, &c. They know that their doctrine like adulterate coyne could not passe unlesse there were some mixture of the gold or silver of truth with their baser mettal of error;
So hath it been, nay is At this present day with many seducers among us, etc. They know that their Doctrine like adulterate coin could not pass unless there were Some mixture of the gold or silver of truth with their baser metal of error;
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therefore they gild over their more horrible opinions with Orthodox truths, or at the least with such expressions as seem to ordinary capacities to be very innocent,
Therefore they gild over their more horrible opinions with Orthodox truths, or At the least with such expressions as seem to ordinary capacities to be very innocent,
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But as the fish called Calamarie, or by some the Sea-clerk, when hee is in danger to be taken, casts forth an inky black substance, in which concealing himself from the sight of the fisher, in that night of darknesse he passes away undiscovered and evades the danger.
But as the Fish called Calamary, or by Some the Sea-clerk, when he is in danger to be taken, Cast forth an inky black substance, in which concealing himself from the sighed of the fisher, in that night of darkness he passes away undiscovered and evades the danger.
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and there received as the truth of God with greatest liking, and held fast with so much obstinacie, that (as we see by sad experience) they reckon them their sorest enemies that tell them the truth,
and there received as the truth of God with greatest liking, and held fast with so much obstinacy, that (as we see by sad experience) they reckon them their Sorest enemies that tell them the truth,
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and every plant that is contrary thereunto of the envious mans planting, according to the power wherewith he hath betrusted them, eradicated and plucked up.
and every plant that is contrary thereunto of the envious men planting, according to the power wherewith he hath betrusted them, eradicated and plucked up.
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using all gentlenesse and patience to them that are seduced, proving if God at any time will give them repentance, that they may escape out of this snare of the devil.
using all gentleness and patience to them that Are seduced, proving if God At any time will give them Repentance, that they may escape out of this snare of the Devil.
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that neither this leaven for want of casting out may soure the lump, nor this root of bitternesse so spread, by being amongst the professors of verity,
that neither this leaven for want of casting out may soure the lump, nor this root of bitterness so spread, by being among the professors of verity,
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nor they be partakers of Seducers sins, by an unrighteous silence, of unjust with-holding that Ordinance of GOD, which possibly may tend to the making even the seducer sensible of his crime, by Gods blessing and concurrence;
nor they be partakers of Seducers Sins, by an unrighteous silence, of unjust withholding that Ordinance of GOD, which possibly may tend to the making even the seducer sensible of his crime, by God's blessing and concurrence;
But however, the Ministers of Christ have discharged their duty, and may have much peace and comfort therein, whatever the event and issue thereof prove to be.
But however, the Ministers of christ have discharged their duty, and may have much peace and Comfort therein, whatever the event and issue thereof prove to be.
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or they are wicked and scandalous, like Elies so••, whose prophane and ungodly courses lose all repute to the Truth, making the things of God (by those who measure truth by the lives and carriages of them that maintain it) to be abandoned and abhorred.
or they Are wicked and scandalous, like Elies so••, whose profane and ungodly courses loose all repute to the Truth, making the things of God (by those who measure truth by the lives and carriages of them that maintain it) to be abandoned and abhorred.
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but this their course and carriage is no small means to alienate poor seduced souls from the truth, making them believe that truth hath but small strength of reason and wisdome to support it,
but this their course and carriage is no small means to alienate poor seduced Souls from the truth, making them believe that truth hath but small strength of reason and Wisdom to support it,
5. This is too often occasioned through the various differences in Judgement about things not much material, that are amongst different Ministers and Professors of Piety and Religion, whereby they are so divided in affection and exasperated against each other, that their bitter words and carriages too often discover that fire of hell which burns within,
5. This is too often occasioned through the various differences in Judgement about things not much material, that Are among different Ministers and Professors of Piety and Religion, whereby they Are so divided in affection and exasperated against each other, that their bitter words and carriages too often discover that fire of hell which burns within,
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The Ministers and Professors of Religion not long since in this Island, were like a goodly Mirrour, all of one peece, glorious in truth and piety, by reason of the bright beams of the Sunne of Righteousnesse, that Fountain of true light and holinesse, shining on them:
The Ministers and Professors of Religion not long since in this Island, were like a goodly Mirror, all of one piece, glorious in truth and piety, by reason of the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness, that Fountain of true Light and holiness, shining on them:
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The Profane are detetred from looking towards Religion, because they conceive it to be a thing of so great uncertainty, that it will be impossible for them to attain to any assurance of what is truth, seeing such persons of parts and piety cannot agree about it.
The Profane Are detetred from looking towards Religion, Because they conceive it to be a thing of so great uncertainty, that it will be impossible for them to attain to any assurance of what is truth, seeing such Persons of parts and piety cannot agree about it.
The weak, contrary to the Apostles canon, being received to doubtfull disputations, or hearing so much of differences amongst those that are reckoned more then ordinary in Religion, lie down in despondencie of spirit,
The weak, contrary to the Apostles canon, being received to doubtful disputations, or hearing so much of differences among those that Are reckoned more then ordinary in Religion, lie down in despondency of Spirit,
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and the Devil laughs to see his work go forward, his kingdom increase, his tares so readily entertained, by the means of those whom he lookt upon as his most mortall enemies.
and the devil laughs to see his work go forward, his Kingdom increase, his tares so readily entertained, by the means of those whom he looked upon as his most Mortal enemies.
6. All the former causes of the growth of haeresie would not be effectually operative, were it not that Peoples hearts are like a prepared soile, ready to entertain these damnable errors.
6. All the former Causes of the growth of heresy would not be effectually operative, were it not that Peoples hearts Are like a prepared soil, ready to entertain these damnable errors.
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how then should they be able to understand, or judge of the things of God? they cannot, for they are spiritually discerned, in heavenly light, only manifest to an enlightned mind;
how then should they be able to understand, or judge of the things of God? they cannot, for they Are spiritually discerned, in heavenly Light, only manifest to an enlightened mind;
and the mind being darkned, heighthens and increases the coldnesse and benummednesse of the heart, in respect of that affection which it owes to the truth.
and the mind being darkened, heighthens and increases the coldness and benummednesse of the heart, in respect of that affection which it owes to the truth.
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which in most of these being but very beginnings and embrioes of Truth, they hang too equally ballanced between it and error, being full of doubtfulnesse,
which in most of these being but very beginnings and embryos of Truth, they hang too equally balanced between it and error, being full of doubtfulness,
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then to trouble themselves and take pains about it, to try what conformity and proportion it holds with the unerring, undeceiving Word of truth, the Scriptures.
then to trouble themselves and take pains about it, to try what conformity and proportion it holds with the unerring, undeceiving Word of truth, the Scriptures.
Many have corrupt Consciences, that must be boulstered corrupt Affections, that must be humoured; corrupt Practises, that must be like blemishes concealed and hid.
Many have corrupt Consciences, that must be bolstered corrupt Affections, that must be humoured; corrupt Practises, that must be like blemishes concealed and hid.
So, whatever may torment them before their time, they rather flatly deny it, or some false way or other they take to avoid the force and conviction thereof.
So, whatever may torment them before their time, they rather flatly deny it, or Some false Way or other they take to avoid the force and conviction thereof.
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therefore they chuse that doctrine to maintain, which may best sute with their credit and reputation, peace and quietnesse, They love darknesse more then light, because their works are evil.
Therefore they choose that Doctrine to maintain, which may best suit with their credit and reputation, peace and quietness, They love darkness more then Light, Because their works Are evil.
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though it hath wholsomnesse, yet hath it tartnesse in it, which they will not endure. The Aethiopians curse the Sun when it rises, because it scorches them.
though it hath wholsomnesse, yet hath it tartness in it, which they will not endure. The Ethiopians curse the Sun when it rises, Because it scorches them.
So doth Truth the ungodly spirits of these people, therefore they are very willing to entertain that which may better agree with their frame and temper of spirit, with their carnal tranquility of mind and wayes which they are resolved to walk in;
So does Truth the ungodly spirits of these people, Therefore they Are very willing to entertain that which may better agree with their frame and temper of Spirit, with their carnal tranquillity of mind and ways which they Are resolved to walk in;
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and would not let it lie so carelesly and superficially on the surface of their souls without any watch or guard upon it, like the seed on the high-way
and would not let it lie so carelessly and superficially on the surface of their Souls without any watch or guard upon it, like the seed on the highway
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by which means, because their mind is full of darknesse, and erroneous principles, naturally being byassed by perverse and carnal affection, which mould and modelize their apprehensions;
by which means, Because their mind is full of darkness, and erroneous principles, naturally being biased by perverse and carnal affection, which mould and modelize their apprehensions;
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Many times like the Abissines, who because they are black, when they picture Angels they draw them in the same colour with themselves: Even so do these;
Many times like the Abyssinians, who Because they Are black, when they picture Angels they draw them in the same colour with themselves: Even so do these;
so Errors, if they received not some gleams of countenance, or at least connivence from some of a superior Orbe, would (in all probability) soon dwinder, and quickly vanish.
so Errors, if they received not Some gleams of countenance, or At least connivance from Some of a superior Orb, would (in all probability) soon dwinder, and quickly vanish.
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8. 'Tis Gods just judgement on them who receive not his Truth in the love thereof, to give them up to the writhings of their own hearts to walk in their own counsels;
8. It's God's just judgement on them who receive not his Truth in the love thereof, to give them up to the writhings of their own hearts to walk in their own Counsels;
and your hopefull Spring, that seemed to promise life and happinesse to Church and State; Almost all ranks and degrees have felt the poisonous blasts of damnable Error;
and your hopeful Spring, that seemed to promise life and happiness to Church and State; Almost all ranks and Degrees have felt the poisonous blasts of damnable Error;
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truth is, there is cause to fear that some worm, some bosome-sin or other hath devoured their moisture within, whereby they are visibly the sooner ripe, but indeed rotten.
truth is, there is cause to Fear that Some worm, Some bosome-sin or other hath devoured their moisture within, whereby they Are visibly the sooner ripe, but indeed rotten.
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So that you have cause to complain of divers, as Constantine did of many in his time, That those by whom he hoped to have cured others, were brainsick themselves, and needed cure.
So that you have cause to complain of diverse, as Constantine did of many in his time, That those by whom he hoped to have cured Others, were brainsick themselves, and needed cure.
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was it not so, not only in the Primitive time, but also when Luther and others were stirred up to purge Gods floor? What shoals of Haereticks were raised up by hell to blast their work,
was it not so, not only in the Primitive time, but also when Luther and Others were stirred up to purge God's floor? What shoals of Heretics were raised up by hell to blast their work,
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and render it odious to the world, as if it were a seed producing monsters and enormities, rather then reducing things to Primitive purity and regularity?
and render it odious to the world, as if it were a seed producing monsters and enormities, rather then reducing things to Primitive purity and regularity?
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And oh, what sober religious spirit bleeds not to see, that after the enjoyment of this blessed Sun-shine for more then fourscore years, not a few, but many should be seduced to run so willingly, swiftly, furiously, obstinately, into such desperate Errors?
And o, what Sobrium religious Spirit bleeds not to see, that After the enjoyment of this blessed Sunshine for more then fourscore Years, not a few, but many should be seduced to run so willingly, swiftly, furiously, obstinately, into such desperate Errors?
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You cannot answer as the King of Israel to the crying out complaining woman, Whence shall I help thee? for God hath furnished you with power, are you not the Supreme Court? And hath strengthened your hand with deliverance, subduing your enemies under you.
You cannot answer as the King of Israel to the crying out complaining woman, Whence shall I help thee? for God hath furnished you with power, Are you not the Supreme Court? And hath strengthened your hand with deliverance, subduing your enemies under you.
Of whom many could wish, that the course which Julian took with the Christians, might be yours, To shut up the Schools of Learning, that all might be reduced to the same degree of Barbarisme with themselves.
Of whom many could wish, that the course which Julian took with the Christians, might be yours, To shut up the Schools of Learning, that all might be reduced to the same degree of Barbarism with themselves.
Oh how can you endure to see such Troops ingulf themselves in ruine? Hath not Salus populi, the Peoples safety, been your profession? What, is it only of the Sheaf,
O how can you endure to see such Troops ingulf themselves in ruin? Hath not Salus People, the Peoples safety, been your profession? What, is it only of the Sheaf,
and not the Soul? and that of no strangers neither, but of those that breath in the same Climate with you, live on the same soyle, are governed by the same Law, have the same Name, professe the same Religion, pretend to the same GOD.
and not the Soul? and that of no Strangers neither, but of those that breath in the same Climate with you, live on the same soil, Are governed by the same Law, have the same Name, profess the same Religion, pretend to the same GOD.
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There be many reverend Authors tell a strange story that fell out at Hammel in Saxony, viz. That there came one in the shape of a Piper in a patcht pide coat, who when he first piped made all the Rats and Mice leave their holes and follow him out of the Town;
There be many reverend Authors tell a strange story that fell out At Hammel in Saxony, viz. That there Come one in the shape of a Piper in a patched pide coat, who when he First piped made all the Rats and Mice leave their holes and follow him out of the Town;
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but when he came again and piped, troops of the Citizens Children followed him dancing, till comming to a mountain not far from the city, the mountain opened,
but when he Come again and piped, troops of the Citizens Children followed him dancing, till coming to a mountain not Far from the City, the mountain opened,
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Hath not this pyde piper Haeresie, perhaps led those that are neare and deare unto you, you know not whither? Is it not dangerous to suffer Rats-bane to lie in sight,
Hath not this pyde piper Heresy, perhaps led those that Are near and deer unto you, you know not whither? Is it not dangerous to suffer Ratsbane to lie in sighed,
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or Conduit-heads to be poisoned? May it not be just that thy wife or children should be the next that are poisoned by it? Is it not just, that such as make it not their businesse to maintain Truth in Gods house, should have no peace in their own? What a sad sight will it be, to see thy posterity in hell through thy negligence?
or Conduit-heads to be poisoned? May it not be just that thy wife or children should be the next that Are poisoned by it? Is it not just, that such as make it not their business to maintain Truth in God's house, should have no peace in their own? What a sad sighed will it be, to see thy posterity in hell through thy negligence?
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and lead them captive into a worse captivity, then that of the body is or can be? In Plague-time you are carefull to keep the sound and sick asunder, you have appointed distinguishing marks and badges:
and led them captive into a Worse captivity, then that of the body is or can be? In Plague-time you Are careful to keep the found and sick asunder, you have appointed distinguishing marks and badges:
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Once the greatest eye-sore to Haereticks, envy of Papists, refuge to the Orthodox, glorious for Doctrine, a praise in the Earth, the mother of many Stars of the first magnitude, famous Martyrs, faithfull Confessors, and innumerable soules in Heaven.
Once the greatest eyesore to Heretics, envy of Papists, refuge to the Orthodox, glorious for Doctrine, a praise in the Earth, the mother of many Stars of the First magnitude, famous Martyrs, faithful Confessors, and innumerable Souls in Heaven.
Your outward and inward peace and tranquillity, your truth and fidelity under the profession of so many Declarations, Remonstrances and Ordinances, which I forbear to specifie, are all deeply concerned in this.
Your outward and inward peace and tranquillity, your truth and Fidis under the profession of so many Declarations, Remonstrances and Ordinances, which I forbear to specify, Are all deeply concerned in this.
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And lastly, have pity upon, and I beseech you shew mercy to lovely Truth, that beame of glory, daughter of heaven, that Clue of mercy let down into this dark erring World, to lead us through the many Labyrinths of a benighted Mind, erring Thoughts, misleading Examples, dark Temptations, to blisse and happinesse.
And lastly, have pity upon, and I beseech you show mercy to lovely Truth, that beam of glory, daughter of heaven, that clue of mercy let down into this dark erring World, to led us through the many Labyrinths of a benighted Mind, erring Thoughts, misleading Examples, dark Temptations, to bliss and happiness.
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1. An epithete given Religion, Tis the way of Truth. So stiled likewise by the Psalmist, I have chosen (saith he) the way of Truth. The Prophets very frequently give Religion this epithete;
1. an epithet given Religion, This the Way of Truth. So styled likewise by the Psalmist, I have chosen (Says he) the Way of Truth. The prophets very frequently give Religion this epithet;
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First, from its parentage and originall, who is the God of truth, the first, infallible, immutable, eternal Truth, the fountain of all kinds and degrees of truth,
First, from its parentage and original, who is the God of truth, the First, infallible, immutable, Eternal Truth, the fountain of all Kinds and Degrees of truth,
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What ever other wayes and courses pretend in reference to the making of us holy or happy, they are but lying wayes, not able to effect really in the least degree what they hold forth to us.
What ever other ways and courses pretend in Referente to the making of us holy or happy, they Are but lying ways, not able to Effect really in the least degree what they hold forth to us.
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Thirdly, in respect of efficiencie, It not only requires truth of us, but is Gods instrument whereby through the concurrence of his Spirit he works it in us, freeing our minds from sad deluding Errors,
Thirdly, in respect of efficiency, It not only requires truth of us, but is God's Instrument whereby through the concurrence of his Spirit he works it in us, freeing our minds from sad deluding Errors,
and our affections from every false deceiving way; thus working truth in the inward part, which he requires and delights in. Fourthly, in point of Termination;
and our affections from every false deceiving Way; thus working truth in the inward part, which he requires and delights in. Fourthly, in point of Termination;
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for if we walk in the light as he is light, we have communion one with another, saith St. John. And thus briefly you see some few, of the many Reasons that might be given,
for if we walk in the Light as he is Light, we have communion one with Another, Says Saint John. And thus briefly you see Some few, of the many Reasons that might be given,
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or if I should look into latter times, and mention those base aspersions, foolish scornes, scurrilous speeches, that have been made use of by Atheistical spirits, dark-minded Pagans,
or if I should look into latter times, and mention those base Aspersions, foolish scorns, scurrilous Speeches, that have been made use of by Atheistical spirits, dark-minded Pagans,
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1. How have profane spirits detracted from it, by decrying its birth and original to be so high and honourable as indeed it is? while they have asserted, That it is not of God,
1. How have profane spirits detracted from it, by decrying its birth and original to be so high and honourable as indeed it is? while they have asserted, That it is not of God,
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despoiling and devesting it of all real value, as if there were (if their blasphemous speeches might be believed) neither wisdome, beauty, holinesse, comfort,
despoiling and divesting it of all real valve, as if there were (if their blasphemous Speeches might be believed) neither Wisdom, beauty, holiness, Comfort,
attributing to them, as Numa and other deceivers to their Lawes, the title of Divine oracles, Depths of wisdome, Rules of piety, Saving truths, High and mystical excellencies.
attributing to them, as Numa and other deceivers to their Laws, the title of Divine oracles, Depths of Wisdom, Rules of piety, Saving truths, High and mystical excellencies.
And thus briefly you see the truth of this second particular, viz. The course usage Religion meets with at the hands of some in the world, It is evil-spoken of or blasphemed.
And thus briefly you see the truth of this second particular, viz. The course usage Religion meets with At the hands of Some in the world, It is evil-spoken of or blasphemed.
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Thus was in the Primitive times the people who bare the name of Christians, yet being seduced, profest such doctrine as could no way agree with the Christian verity,
Thus was in the Primitive times the people who bore the name of Christians, yet being seduced, professed such Doctrine as could no Way agree with the Christian verity,
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Well, hereby worldly men charge Truth with fallibility and uncertainty. Or else they take notice of their egregious Pride and Censoriousnesse, morosity and selfishnesse;
Well, hereby worldly men charge Truth with fallibility and uncertainty. Or Else they take notice of their egregious Pride and Censoriousness, morosity and selfishness;
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stiling their own Conventicles the Elect of God, the Spouse of Christ, the only pure and undefiled one, rejecting all others as polluted creatures, Reprobates, fuel for hell, and the like;
styling their own Conventicles the Elect of God, the Spouse of christ, the only pure and undefiled one, rejecting all Others as polluted creatures, Reprobates, fuel for hell, and the like;
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This makes them tax Religion with pride & unmannerlinesse, with self-seeking and uncharitablenesse, &c. And lastly, Their divisions and differences that were amongst them;
This makes them Tax Religion with pride & unmannerliness, with self-seeking and uncharitableness, etc. And lastly, Their divisions and differences that were among them;
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Either, first, their not distinguishing between Truth and Haeresie, as if they were one and the same seed, producing the same fruit in all whom they possest.
Either, First, their not distinguishing between Truth and Heresy, as if they were one and the same seed, producing the same fruit in all whom they possessed.
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Thus they speak evil of the things they understand not, as the Apostle speaks. Or secondly, Their not putting a difference between the Orthodox and Heterodox professors of Religion.
Thus they speak evil of the things they understand not, as the Apostle speaks. Or secondly, Their not putting a difference between the Orthodox and Heterodox professors of Religion.
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And hence it was that those Primitive fathers were so much put upon it, to pen Pemonstrances, Confessions of faith, Apologies, and Confutations of Haeretical tenets;
And hence it was that those Primitive Father's were so much put upon it, to pen Pemonstrances, Confessions of faith, Apologies, and Confutations of Heretical tenets;
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that they might vindicate Religion, and cleer the Church of Christ from those calumnies and false aspersions that were occasioned by their words and courses, who were seduced by heterodox opinions.
that they might vindicate Religion, and clear the Church of christ from those calumnies and false Aspersions that were occasioned by their words and courses, who were seduced by heterodox opinions.
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the Mirrour of Heaven spet upon; the Image of Gods mind most despitefully used: To hear Innocency charged with guilt; Simplicity, with deceit; Sincerity, with falshood; Antiquity, with novelty;
the Mirror of Heaven spet upon; the Image of God's mind most despitefully used: To hear Innocency charged with guilt; Simplicity, with deceit; Sincerity, with falsehood; Antiquity, with novelty;
Have we received it from our ancestors in lustre and purity, and is it not grievous to us, that in our time it should be so mangled and defaced, that our children after us (except it be timely prevented) will scarce be able to distinguish 'twixt it and Error? Why did the valiant Martyrs shed their precious blood,
Have we received it from our Ancestors in lustre and purity, and is it not grievous to us, that in our time it should be so mangled and defaced, that our children After us (except it be timely prevented) will scarce be able to distinguish betwixt it and Error? Why did the valiant Martyrs shed their precious blood,
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as a thing of so much uncertainty, vanity and deformity, that those who otherwise would imbrace it, are kept back (like that Indian King from baptisme, by beholding the Spaniards ungodly oppressing courses);
as a thing of so much uncertainty, vanity and deformity, that those who otherwise would embrace it, Are kept back (like that Indian King from Baptism, by beholding the Spanish ungodly oppressing courses);
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For if Theodosius the Emperor was so much offended with the people of Antioch, for abusing the Statue of his Empresse Placilla, that he devoted the place to ruine, and themselves to slavery;
For if Theodosius the Emperor was so much offended with the people of Antioch, for abusing the Statue of his Empress Placilla, that he devoted the place to ruin, and themselves to slavery;
for a part of his own Peculiar? You are famous in your pious Progenitors, who by their pleadings, writings, sufferings, have stood like mighty bulwarks against Truths enemies.
for a part of his own Peculiar? You Are famous in your pious Progenitors, who by their pleadings, writings, sufferings, have stood like mighty bulwarks against Truths enemies.
an Island of Monsters? Hath God done so much for you, and will you so ill requite him, in exposing his Truth to scorn? Do you not know the charge of Papists against the Protestant truth,
an Island of Monsters? Hath God done so much for you, and will you so ill requite him, in exposing his Truth to scorn? Do you not know the charge of Papists against the Protestant truth,
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But when 'tis a thing so ordinary, that lesse or more, the Devils malice in every age of the Church hath been sufficiently discovered against the Truth;
But when it's a thing so ordinary, that less or more, the Devils malice in every age of the Church hath been sufficiently discovered against the Truth;
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and that the light chaffe, and weighty wheat, the chaste soule, and unchaste fickle spirit, may be distinguished, discovered, and difference put between them.
and that the Light chaff, and weighty wheat, the chaste soul, and unchaste fickle Spirit, may be distinguished, discovered, and difference put between them.
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2. Rest not in a bare literal knowledge, without the sealing light of Gods spirit, affecting your souls with a proportionable love and liking to what is discovered in his Word unto you:
2. Rest not in a bore literal knowledge, without the sealing Light of God's Spirit, affecting your Souls with a proportionable love and liking to what is discovered in his Word unto you:
transforming grace, changing the whole man into the Lords image; Conscience comforted, rectified, sanctified; in a word, the soul filled with Gods fulnesse;
transforming grace, changing the Whole man into the lords image; Conscience comforted, rectified, sanctified; in a word, the soul filled with God's fullness;
It begets so great an assurance in the spirit of Religious verity, and so great an affection towards it because of its goodnesse, that Seducers lose their labour and are fruitlesse in their endeavours to rob such souls of Truth,
It begets so great an assurance in the Spirit of Religious verity, and so great an affection towards it Because of its Goodness, that Seducers loose their labour and Are fruitless in their endeavours to rob such Souls of Truth,
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Whether they seek to divide you from the Christian verity by pernicious haeresies; or from the unity of Christs church and people, by peace disturbing schismes and seperations;
Whither they seek to divide you from the Christian verity by pernicious heresies; or from the unity of Christ Church and people, by peace disturbing schisms and separations;
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Mark them with a note of infamy, as notoriously proud, basely self-seeking, foolishly erring, Truths enemies, adversaries to Peace, destroyers of Souls.
Mark them with a note of infamy, as notoriously proud, basely self-seeking, foolishly erring, Truths enemies, Adversaries to Peace, destroyers of Souls.
John the Evangelist would not endure in the Bath at Ephesus with the haeretick Cerinthus; nor Polycarpus would entertain communion with Marcion, but defied him as the first begotten son of Satan.
John the Evangelist would not endure in the Bath At Ephesus with the heretic Cerinthus; nor Polycarp would entertain communion with Marcion, but defied him as the First begotten son of Satan.
but were answerable to St. Pauls admonition, Eschew him that is a Haeretick, after the first and second admonition, knowing that such a one is perverse and sinneth, being condemned of his own conscience.
but were answerable to Saint Paul's admonition, Eschew him that is a Heretic, After the First and second admonition, knowing that such a one is perverse and Sinneth, being condemned of his own conscience.
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but this I am sure of, That the Devil, and Seducers who are his instruments, make it one of their first and chiefest designes, to alienate the hearts of people from their faithfull Guides;
but this I am sure of, That the devil, and Seducers who Are his Instruments, make it one of their First and chiefest designs, to alienate the hearts of people from their faithful Guides;
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and such like stuffe to foment and increase jealousies in their hearts, as do our Seducers now adayes, that they may make way for themselves in the peoples estimation.
and such like stuff to foment and increase jealousies in their hearts, as do our Seducers now adays, that they may make Way for themselves in the peoples estimation.
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For is not the Church the ground and pillar of truth, whereon God hangs forth to view that sound direction to the world, which may guide their feet in the way of peace, to the reaching of everlasting blisse?
For is not the Church the ground and pillar of truth, whereon God hangs forth to view that found direction to the world, which may guide their feet in the Way of peace, to the reaching of everlasting bliss?
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be not a stranger to the publike Congregations, as the custome of some is, who think Christ is not to be found except in a wildernesse or in a chamber:
be not a stranger to the public Congregations, as the custom of Some is, who think christ is not to be found except in a Wilderness or in a chamber:
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7. Endeavour after a greater measure of mortification of corrupt passions and affections, which so cloud the mind, that Truth cannot in its lustre appear unto it;
7. Endeavour After a greater measure of mortification of corrupt passion and affections, which so cloud the mind, that Truth cannot in its lustre appear unto it;
if they have but the art to sute their bait to those lusts or passions that have domination and rule within, be it ambition, covetousnes, feare, or whatever it be;
if they have but the art to suit their bait to those Lustiest or passion that have domination and Rule within, be it ambition, covetousness, Fear, or whatever it be;
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8. Grow in grace, Adde vertue to vertue, as St. Peter presses, that an abundant entrance may be administred to you into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
8. Grow in grace, Add virtue to virtue, as Saint Peter presses, that an abundant Entrance may be administered to you into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
and perhaps some few out of an over-tendernesse of their own repute, as being loth that others should take notice what foolish, dark, heterodox reasonings they have had within, (for as such, at their first encounter, there are many have lookt upon them,
and perhaps Some few out of an over-tenderness of their own repute, as being loath that Others should take notice what foolish, dark, heterodox reasonings they have had within, (for as such, At their First encounter, there Are many have looked upon them,
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though afterward they have changed their opinion.) Whatever the pretence and colour be, deal in this businesse as you usually do in your own dwellings:
though afterwards they have changed their opinion.) Whatever the pretence and colour be, deal in this business as you usually do in your own dwellings:
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If you spy within your doors a strange face walking up and down at pleasure, you fall to questioning what he is, whence he comes, what he would have? Which not being able to satisfie you in,
If you spy within your doors a strange face walking up and down At pleasure, you fallen to questioning what he is, whence he comes, what he would have? Which not being able to satisfy you in,
So I beseech you, if strange Opinions look into your soules, and in your thoughts walk up and down, let them be examined and brought to the test of Law and Testimony;
So I beseech you, if strange Opinions look into your Souls, and in your thoughts walk up and down, let them be examined and brought to the test of Law and Testimony;
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also cry for help from Heaven to deliver you from them, to destroy and root them out, that they may no more take place in mens hearts to their ruine and destruction.
also cry for help from Heaven to deliver you from them, to destroy and root them out, that they may no more take place in men's hearts to their ruin and destruction.
Are not you Truths guardians, foster-fathers to whose protection God hath committed Truth? Doth he not stile you Shields, in his Word? and I hope He shall never have cause to complain of you,
are not you Truths guardians, foster-fathers to whose protection God hath committed Truth? Does he not style you Shields, in his Word? and I hope He shall never have cause to complain of you,
A. 1. Command and hasten, I beseech you, the busines of Catechising, whereby poor soules may be taught the principles of Religion in the plainest way and manner, that there may be milk for babes.
A. 1. Command and hasten, I beseech you, the business of Catechising, whereby poor Souls may be taught the principles of Religion in the Plainest Way and manner, that there may be milk for babes.
And here give me leave to suggest unto you, That there are many learned men in this Kingdome, whom God hath not gifted with Elocution and other the like abilities for Pulpit-work,
And Here give me leave to suggest unto you, That there Are many learned men in this Kingdom, whom God hath not gifted with Elocution and other the like abilities for Pulpit-work,
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for, besides the muse it breeds in peoples mindse, and great advantage it gives to incredulity in point of Truth, there is also another evil in it, which is, That changes are very dangerous in point of event and issue.
for, beside the muse it breeds in peoples mindse, and great advantage it gives to incredulity in point of Truth, there is also Another evil in it, which is, That changes Are very dangerous in point of event and issue.
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5. Suffer not Fundamental truths, as, Christs deity, The reality of his incarnation, passion, or satisfaction, The blessed Trinity, Scriptures authority, verity, and the like;
5. Suffer not Fundamental truths, as, Christ deity, The reality of his incarnation, passion, or satisfaction, The blessed Trinity, Scriptures Authority, verity, and the like;
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All these kindes of people are like the glasse that was in the temple of Smirna, which presented those things that were exceeding lovely in themselves, in most horrid mishapen forms:
All these Kinds of people Are like the glass that was in the temple of Smyrna, which presented those things that were exceeding lovely in themselves, in most horrid Misshapen forms:
He that expects to find a Church in this world void of blemish, had best (as Constantine tels Acesius the Novatian Bishop) get a ladder and climbe alone into heaven.
He that expects to find a Church in this world void of blemish, had best (as Constantine tells Acesius the Novatian Bishop) get a ladder and climb alone into heaven.
who being men of extraordinary piety and learning, were Instruments to breed not a few, that were famous men for Learning and Religion in the Church of God.
who being men of extraordinary piety and learning, were Instruments to breed not a few, that were famous men for Learning and Religion in the Church of God.
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8. Suffer not the Church, for relation or by-respects, to be pestered with unsound or illiterate persons, who have not the tongue of the learned, are not well taught to the Kingdom of heaven, want judgement, and are not able to divide the Word of God aright, Take no heed to their doctrine, but are deceivers, being deceived.
8. Suffer not the Church, for Relation or by-respects, to be pestered with unsound or illiterate Persons, who have not the tongue of the learned, Are not well taught to the Kingdom of heaven, want judgement, and Are not able to divide the Word of God aright, Take no heed to their Doctrine, but Are deceivers, being deceived.
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Eliah slayes Baals prophets, the like doth Jehu, The people of the land slay Mattan. If any offer sacrifice to Idols on altars, let him be cut off with the sword, sayes Constantine; Valentinian, Theodosius, Martian, were alike disposed against such persons.
Elijah slays Baal's Prophets, the like does Jehu, The people of the land slay Mattan. If any offer sacrifice to Idols on Altars, let him be Cut off with the sword, Says Constantine; Valentinian, Theodosius, Martian, were alike disposed against such Persons.
I confesse, such executions should be after other means made use of, all endeavour frustrated; desperate Doctrines broached, with Haeresie, Blasphemy, or Sedition mingled.
I confess, such executions should be After other means made use of, all endeavour frustrated; desperate Doctrines broached, with Heresy, Blasphemy, or Sedition mingled.
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In the apprehension of Gods protection of You, but misery that lies on the Land, by abominable Blasphemies and damnable Haeresies, tending to the subversion of the Faith;
In the apprehension of God's protection of You, but misery that lies on the Land, by abominable Blasphemies and damnable Heresies, tending to the subversion of the Faith;
Blessed be the God of heaven who hath caused you to take notice, That not to use your power to suppresse this mischief, is to make your selves partakers of these mens sinnes and punishments.
Blessed be the God of heaven who hath caused you to take notice, That not to use your power to suppress this mischief, is to make your selves partakers of these men's Sins and punishments.
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And now (worthy Senators) what remaines, but that according to your profession you imploy and improve the utmost of your power, That nothing be said or done against, but for the Truth.
And now (worthy Senators) what remains, but that according to your profession you employ and improve the utmost of your power, That nothing be said or done against, but for the Truth.
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I beseech the Rock of Eternity to act and enable you by his grace, to put under his everlasting arms and beare you up in the putting into Execution this your Ordinance and resolution;
I beseech the Rock of Eternity to act and enable you by his grace, to put under his everlasting arms and bear you up in the putting into Execution this your Ordinance and resolution;
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Be now but valiant, go on with resolution, and I doubt not but ere long you shall hear the voice of Victorious songs of triumph, Halelujahs to our GOD. FINIS.
Be now but valiant, go on with resolution, and I doubt not but ere long you shall hear the voice of Victorious songs of triumph, Hallelujahs to our GOD. FINIS.
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Sed enim febrem ut malum & de causa & de potentia sua, ut notum est, abominamus potius quàm miramur, & quantum in nobis est praecavemus, non habentes abolitionem ejus in nostra potestate. Haereses verò mortem aeternam & majoris ignis ardorem inferentes, malunt quidam mirari quòd possint hoc, quàm devitare nè possint, &c. Tertul. de praescript. haeret.
said enim febrem ut malum & de causa & de potentia sua, ut notum est, abominamus potius quàm Miramur, & quantum in nobis est praecavemus, non Habentes abolitionem His in nostra potestate. Heresies verò mortem aeternam & majoris ignis ardorem inferentes, Malunt quidam mirari quòd possint hoc, quàm devitare nè possint, etc. Tertulian de prescript. Heretic.
Credere aliquid esse verum, quod ratio non potest apprehendere, nec intellectus intelligere, levitatis signum esse dicimus. Averroes, qui subinde christian is ogganiebat. sic Socinus, & multi haeretici, &c.
Believe Aliquid esse verum, quod ratio non potest apprehendere, nec Intellectus intelligere, levitatis signum esse dicimus. Averroes, qui Subinde christian is ogganiebat. sic Socinus, & multi haeretici, etc.
Fraus & malitia haereticorum vel dolenda est tanquam hominū, vel cavenda est quam haereticarum; vel irridenda tanquā imperitorum & superborum. Aug. cont. Adric.
Fraus & malitia haereticorum vel dolenda est tanquam hominū, vel cavenda est quam haereticarum; vel irridenda tanquā imperitorum & superborum. Aug. contentedly. Adric.
Si vis lumine claro cernere verum, gaudia pelle, pelle timorem, spent { que } sugato, nec dolor adsit: nubila mens est vincta { que } fraenis haec ubi regnāt. Boet. l. 1. de consol. philos. metro 7.
Si vis lumine claro cernere verum, Gaudia pelle, pelle timorem, spent { que } sugato, nec dolour Adsit: nubila Mens est vincta { que } fraenis haec ubi regnāt. Boet l. 1. de consol. philos. metro 7.
Et neglecta solent incendia sumere viris. Horat. 1. ep. 19. Facilius est excludere perniciosa quàm regere, & non admittere quàm admissa moderari. Sea. l. 1. de ira, c. 7.
Et Neglecta solent incendia Sumere Viris. Horatio 1. Epistle. 19. Facilius est excludere perniciosa quàm Regere, & non admittere quàm admissa moderari. Sea. l. 1. de ira, c. 7.
Scintillae statim ut apparet extinguenda est & fermentum à massae vicinio removendum, secandae putridae carnes, & scabiosum animal à caulis ovium repellendum; ne tota domus, massa, corpus, & pecora, ardeat, corrumpatur, putrescat, intereant, &c. Hier. in Gal. 5.
Sparks Immediately ut Appears extinguenda est & fermentum à massae vicinio removendum, secandae Putrid carnes, & scabiosum animal à caulis Sheep repellendum; ne tota domus, massa, corpus, & pecora, Ardeat, corrumpatur, putrescat, intereant, etc. Hier. in Gal. 5.
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