A sermon preached in Oxford before the Kings Maiesty, April 19. 1643. VVherein is handled the vnlawfulnesse of non-preaching bishops, non-residents, plurality of benefices, &c. with the utter destruction of images. According to the votes of both the houses of Parliament, scripture, ancient writers, and reason it selfe. By Richard Spinkes, minister of the word of God, and imprisoned there for the said sermon.
for so it is found added in some of the Syriacke copies translated by Tremellius, where followeth these words, at the later end of the verse, I am a debtor to every man to preach unto him.
for so it is found added in Some of the Syriacke copies translated by Tremellius, where follows these words, At the later end of the verse, I am a debtor to every man to preach unto him.
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And so Lyranus glosseth it, Debitor sum ad praedicandum Evangelium ex officio Ap•stolatus, As I am an Apostle it is my debitum, my due to preach the Gospel of Christ.
And so Lyranus Glosseth it, Debtor sum ad praedicandum Evangelium ex Officio Ap•stolatus, As I am an Apostle it is my Debitum, my endue to preach the Gospel of christ.
Goe therefore and teach all Nations, &c. This they were bound to doe upon a great forfeiture, the invaluable losse of their owne soules, upon paine of Gods heavie displeasure,
Go Therefore and teach all nations, etc. This they were bound to do upon a great forfeiture, the invaluable loss of their own Souls, upon pain of God's heavy displeasure,
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and everlasting perdition, for so much doth the word vae every where imply in the Scripture, saith Saint Jerome. Though I preach the Gospel, saith Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 9.16. yet have I nothing to glory of, for a necessity is laid upon me, and woe be unto me if I preach not the Gospel.
and everlasting perdition, for so much does the word vae every where imply in the Scripture, Says Saint Jerome. Though I preach the Gospel, Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 9.16. yet have I nothing to glory of, for a necessity is laid upon me, and woe be unto me if I preach not the Gospel.
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The parties which Saint Paul confesseth himselfe to be indebted unto, or rather Gods assignees (for hee is the principall in the bond) are Grecians and Barbarians, and all the Gentiles;
The parties which Saint Paul Confesses himself to be indebted unto, or rather God's assignees (for he is the principal in the bound) Are Greeks and Barbarians, and all the Gentiles;
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and the children of Israel, Acts 9.15. In this Epistle he is called the Apostle of the Gentiles, because unto him is sud (by a private compact among the Apostles) to have beene committed the Gospel of uncircumcision, Gal. 2.7. and againe Eph. 3.8. Vnto me who am l•sse then the least of all the Saints is this grace given that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ:
and the children of Israel, Acts 9.15. In this Epistle he is called the Apostle of the Gentiles, Because unto him is should (by a private compact among the Apostles) to have been committed the Gospel of uncircumcision, Gal. 2.7. and again Ephesians 3.8. Unto me who am l•sse then the least of all the Saints is this grace given that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of christ:
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Now whereas all Ministers are successors to the Apostles, though not quoad gradum & modum ministerii: (id est) not according to the degree and manner of their calling,
Now whereas all Ministers Are Successors to the Apostles, though not quoad Gradum & modum Ministerii: (id est) not according to the degree and manner of their calling,
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and seeing that the preferring of certaine men to severall congregations is of divine institution, 1 Pet. 5.2. Feed the flocke of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof. I may warrant this observation.
and seeing that the preferring of certain men to several congregations is of divine Institution, 1 Pet. 5.2. Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof. I may warrant this observation.
A subject I confesse of as dangerous and untractable an argument as any whatsoever, from discussing of which I might be deterred with those motives wherewith the Priest in Arist. Rhetorick dehorted his son from being an Orator;
A Subject I confess of as dangerous and untractable an argument as any whatsoever, from discussing of which I might be deterred with those motives wherewith the Priest in Arist. Rhetoric dehorted his son from being an Orator;
but a Christian will soone resolve it, Acts 4.19. VVhether it be better to obey God or men, judge ye. Gal. 1.10. For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
but a Christian will soon resolve it, Acts 4.19. Whether it be better to obey God or men, judge you. Gal. 1.10. For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of christ.
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It is said of our Saviour by the Spouse in the Canticles, that his lips drop all myrrhe, Cant. 5.3. Truth like this may be bitter, yet it is wholesome doctrine:
It is said of our Saviour by the Spouse in the Canticles, that his lips drop all myrrh, Cant 5.3. Truth like this may be bitter, yet it is wholesome Doctrine:
Martha thou art carefull about many things, but one thing is necessary, might well be objected to a generall action of men in these dayes, who as S. Panl said of James John, and Cephas, seeme to be pillars to beare up a great burthen in the Church,
Martha thou art careful about many things, but one thing is necessary, might well be objected to a general actium of men in these days, who as S. Paul said of James John, and Cephas, seem to be pillars to bear up a great burden in the Church,
They have perhaps two Churches abroad, yet are so busie about reforming one Chappell at home, that should the Lord say to them in a Colledge as be did once to Eliah in the cave, a King. 19.9. they would answer (I make no question) in the words of the Prophet, VVe have beene very realous for the Lord of hosts.
They have perhaps two Churches abroad, yet Are so busy about reforming one Chapel At home, that should the Lord say to them in a College as be did once to Elijah in the cave, a King. 19.9. they would answer (I make no question) in the words of the Prophet, We have been very realous for the Lord of hosts.
The second Nicene Conncell that met together for the establishing of Idolatry, and admitting Images into Churches, being hard bestead for arguments, were not ashamed to make use of that place in the Psalmes. Psal. 26.8. I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy honour dwelloth:
The second Nicene Conceal that met together for the establishing of Idolatry, and admitting Images into Churches, being hard besteaded for Arguments, were not ashamed to make use of that place in the Psalms. Psalm 26.8. I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy honour dwelloth:
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God himselfe saith expresly, that all such hate him, in the second Commandement, Though alt not make to thy selfe any graven image, to bow downe unto it, &c. for I am a jealous God,
God himself Says expressly, that all such hate him, in the second Commandment, Though alt not make to thy self any graved image, to bow down unto it, etc. for I am a jealous God,
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The beauty of Gods house, as Cassidore well observeth in the exposition of that very Psalme, consists not in pulchrnudine parictum, ant Ministrorum pret to sissimo apparatu, (id est) not in painting and pargetting of the wall with Mosaick works, not in anticking the windowes with Legends, not in coping the Ministers in sumptuous and gorgeous apparell,
The beauty of God's house, as Cassiodorus well observeth in the exposition of that very Psalm, consists not in pulchrnudine parictum, Ant Ministers pret to sissimo apparatu, (id est) not in painting and pargetting of the wall with Mosaic works, not in anticking the windows with Legends, not in coping the Ministers in sumptuous and gorgeous apparel,
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Upon the Reformation of Religion in Helvetia, Anno 1528. They of Basil pulling downe all their Images out of their Churches brought them into their publique market place, there to be divided for fuell among the poore people,
Upon the Reformation of Religion in Helvetia, Anno 1528. They of Basil pulling down all their Images out of their Churches brought them into their public market place, there to be divided for fuel among the poor people,
but when they fell a fighting and brawling about the sharing of them, it was at last generally agreed by the Counsell of the City, to make one faire fire of them publiquely,
but when they fell a fighting and brawling about the sharing of them, it was At last generally agreed by the Counsel of the city, to make one fair fire of them publicly,
So were it a happy thing for this Church and Commonwealth if all those Reliques of superstition were burnt together, rather then such combustions, such heart-burnings, should be fomented and maintained among us,
So were it a happy thing for this Church and Commonwealth if all those Relics of Superstition were burned together, rather then such combustions, such heartburnings, should be fomented and maintained among us,
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and that all would joyntly set themselves to the preaching of the word, which is that unum necessarium, many matters of lesse importance called for with a great deale of more rigour, are but things of veniall indifferency,
and that all would jointly Set themselves to the preaching of the word, which is that Unum Necessary, many matters of less importance called for with a great deal of more rigour, Are but things of venial indifferency,
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but this is of an absolute and undisputable necessity every Priest, every Minister is indebted, is bound in conscience to discharge this duty. I am to prove it.
but this is of an absolute and undisputable necessity every Priest, every Minister is indebted, is bound in conscience to discharge this duty. I am to prove it.
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It is well observed by Tertullian, that in all the day workes of the Creation, the Creator is onely stiled God, God said, Let there be light, and God said, Let the earth bring forth grasse:
It is well observed by Tertullian, that in all the day works of the Creation, the Creator is only styled God, God said, Let there be Light, and God said, Let the earth bring forth grass:
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and through his subtilty to worke the 〈 … 〉 mankind, leave, that out, Gen. 31. Yea hath God said Ye shal not eat, &c. But God in the despite of him and all his instruments, is the onely Lord of all mankinde, his Lawes doe alone binde the conscience,
and through his subtlety to work the 〈 … 〉 mankind, leave, that out, Gen. 31. Yea hath God said You shall not eat, etc. But God in the despite of him and all his Instruments, is the only Lord of all mankind, his Laws do alone bind the conscience,
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there must be no pretending of Statutes and Dispensations from Popes and Princes: It is said to all Christians; 1 Cor. 7.23. Yee are bought with a price, be ye not the servants of men.
there must be no pretending of Statutes and Dispensations from Popes and Princes: It is said to all Christians; 1 Cor. 7.23. Ye Are bought with a price, be you not the Servants of men.
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But above all men Ministers are by speciall relation and dependancy the servants of God: so they are termed by the holy Ghost, 3 Tim 2.24. The servants of the Lord, (that is, the Ministers) must not strive.
But above all men Ministers Are by special Relation and dependency the Servants of God: so they Are termed by the holy Ghost, 3 Tim 2.24. The Servants of the Lord, (that is, the Ministers) must not strive.
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and therefore if they looke for any wages, they must doe his worke, they need not be ashamed of it, it is the same which their Lord and Master was sent to doe and was imployed about;
and Therefore if they look for any wages, they must do his work, they need not be ashamed of it, it is the same which their Lord and Master was sent to do and was employed about;
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of whom the Prophet Isaiah foretold, Isa 61.1. and our Saviour it to himselfe, Luke 4.18. The Spirit of the Lord i• upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel.
of whom the Prophet Isaiah foretold, Isaiah 61.1. and our Saviour it to himself, Lycia 4.18. The Spirit of the Lord i• upon me, Because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel.
As my Father sent me, even so send I you, (saith Christ otherwhere) What was his meaning Saint Paul plainly telleth us, 1 Cor. 1.37, God sent mee not to baptize but to preach;
As my Father sent me, even so send I you, (Says christ otherwhere) What was his meaning Saint Paul plainly Telleth us, 1 Cor. 1.37, God sent me not to baptise but to preach;
that was the maine •nd of their vocation and this was the employment and practice of all th•se Primitive Bishops and Martyrs, who sealed the doctrine they painfully taught, with their owne bloud.
that was the main •nd of their vocation and this was the employment and practice of all th•se Primitive Bishops and Martyrs, who sealed the Doctrine they painfully taught, with their own blood.
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Prodig•i instar erat, as saith •spencaeus, for ••ny hundred yeares after 〈 ◊ 〉 hee was counted a very prod•gy of Christianity who tooke upon him the name of a Bishop and was not a constant and an assiduous Preacher.
Prodig•i instar erat, as Says •spencaeus, for ••ny hundred Years After 〈 ◊ 〉 he was counted a very prod•gy of Christianity who took upon him the name of a Bishop and was not a constant and an assiduous Preacher.
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And to this day in the forme of consecration of Bishops over Sea is the clause used (I know not how well observed) Vade, & praedica Evangelium populo tibi commisso:
And to this day in the Form of consecration of Bishops over Sea is the clause used (I know not how well observed) Vade, & Praedica Evangelium populo tibi commisso:
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And in our present forme of Ordination of all Ministers, the Bishop askes the party to be ordained, Will ye faithfully instruct and teach the people committed to thy charge? he answers, I will, God being my helpe:
And in our present Form of Ordination of all Ministers, the Bishop asks the party to be ordained, Will you faithfully instruct and teach the people committed to thy charge? he answers, I will, God being my help:
Neither have some upon the same reason thought it lawfull for those who have taken upon this profession, to intermeddle with secular ••• … crity or to execute any 〈 … 〉 teth the opinion of some ancient Divine to this purpose, To conferre a place of civill government,
Neither have Some upon the same reason Thought it lawful for those who have taken upon this profession, to intermeddle with secular ••• … crity or to execute any 〈 … 〉 teth the opinion of Some ancient Divine to this purpose, To confer a place of civil government,
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or outward policy upon a Priest, were to reconcile things in their owne nature incompetible to joyne those together whom God himselfe hath put asunder:
or outward policy upon a Priest, were to reconcile things in their own nature incompetible to join those together whom God himself hath put asunder:
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or the like, which those mutinous humorists (as they call them) urged to be expressy forbid out of the word of God, 2 Tim. 2.4. A good souldier of Jesus Christ ought not to intangle himselfe with the affaires of this life.
or the like, which those mutinous humorists (as they call them) urged to be expressy forbid out of the word of God, 2 Tim. 2.4. A good soldier of jesus christ ought not to entangle himself with the affairs of this life.
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That if Prelates were forbid to wait upon Princes (as they were admitted at that present into the Courts of the greatest Princes and Prelates of Christendome,
That if Prelates were forbid to wait upon Princes (as they were admitted At that present into the Courts of the greatest Princes and Prelates of Christendom,
and if Ecclesiasticall persons, and lay officers were made incompatible, none of the Nobility would ever after so much releeve their blond and discent, as to accept of orders.
and if Ecclesiastical Persons, and lay Officers were made incompatible, none of the Nobilt would ever After so much relieve their blond and dissent, as to accept of order.
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Had Saint Paul been of their counsell, but alas the poore man had he appeared in the threed bare cloake which he left at Troas, in the midst of such an Antichristian conventicle of mitred and scarseted Prelates, he would have beene of as ominous a presence as the Owle at the opening at Constance, he would have beene of the same minde that he was, Rom. 12.17. Let us that are of the ministery wait on our ministery, and he that teacheth on teaching;
Had Faint Paul been of their counsel, but alas the poor man had he appeared in the thread bore cloak which he left At Troas, in the midst of such an Antichristian conventicle of mitred and scarseted Prelates, he would have been of as ominous a presence as the Owl At the opening At Constance, he would have been of the same mind that he was, Rom. 12.17. Let us that Are of the Ministry wait on our Ministry, and he that Teaches on teaching;
I doe not know how sit such undertakers are for an earthly kingdome, but that flourishing Aristocracy of the Venetians, out of just dislike have excluded the Clergy out of their consultations,
I do not know how fit such undertakers Are for an earthly Kingdom, but that flourishing Aristocracy of the Venetians, out of just dislike have excluded the Clergy out of their Consultations,
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how ever I am sure that of the Gospel is true, Luke 9.62. No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking backe, is fit for the kingdome of heaven.
how ever I am sure that of the Gospel is true, Lycia 9.62. No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of heaven.
Saint Paul telleth us of some that worke not at all, and yet are busie bodies, 2 Thes. 3.11. There is no greater idlenesse then to doe nothing to the purpose. Minister dix••, hoc age;
Saint Paul Telleth us of Some that work not At all, and yet Are busy bodies, 2 Thebes 3.11. There is no greater idleness then to do nothing to the purpose. Minister dix••, hoc age;
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Preaching is the high worke, the prop and maine worke of that high calling, which that worthy and painfull Bishop Saint Cyprian, was so well affected too,
Preaching is the high work, the prop and main work of that high calling, which that worthy and painful Bishop Saint Cyprian, was so well affected too,
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Tanta fuit illa sermonis sacra cupido, as Pontius in his life relates of him, ut optaret, sic sibi passionis vota contingere, ut dum de Deo loqueretur in ipso sermonis opere necaretur:
Tanta fuit illa Sermon sacra Cupido, as Pontius in his life relates of him, ut optaret, sic sibi passionis vota contingere, ut dum de God loqueretur in ipso Sermon Opere necaretur:
That when he was in the Pulpit his soule should make him like the chariot of Aminadab, that if the malice of his enemies would give him that honourable interring, the Pulpit might be made his coffin,
That when he was in the Pulpit his soul should make him like the chariot of Aminadab, that if the malice of his enemies would give him that honourable interring, the Pulpit might be made his coffin,
and the Church his Monument, Let others study to gaine the name of Politicians, such as he was are the most faithful and wisest servants that God hath. Math. 24.25.26. VVho then is a faithfull and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his houshould, to give them meat in due season, blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he commeth shall finde so doing.
and the Church his Monument, Let Others study to gain the name of Politicians, such as he was Are the most faithful and Wisest Servants that God hath. Math. 24.25.26. Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season, blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he comes shall find so doing.
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2. Reason. They are in debted and bound in conscience to this duty, by reason of the gifts and graces which God hath bestowed upon them for the discharge of this service, God never intended any for this calling,
2. Reason. They Are in debted and bound in conscience to this duty, by reason of the Gifts and graces which God hath bestowed upon them for the discharge of this service, God never intended any for this calling,
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So the Apostles and Disciples were forbidden to depart from Jerusalem till the promise of the Father, the gift of the holy Ghost was poured upon them, Acts 1.4. They indeed were miraculously and at an instant instructed by the Spirit of God, and it is still the same Father of lights that enlightens every one that commeth into the world, from whom comes every good and perfect gift, who gives a blessing to our studious endeavours.
So the Apostles and Disciples were forbidden to depart from Jerusalem till the promise of the Father, the gift of the holy Ghost was poured upon them, Acts 1.4. They indeed were miraculously and At an instant instructed by the Spirit of God, and it is still the same Father of lights that enlightens every one that comes into the world, from whom comes every good and perfect gift, who gives a blessing to our studious endeavours.
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but are onesy to rake notice of, and choose those whom upon tryall and experience of their gifts they perceive the Lord hath fitted, according to the rule of the Apostle, 1 Tim. 3.10. Let them first be examined, and then admit them.
but Are onesy to rake notice of, and choose those whom upon trial and experience of their Gifts they perceive the Lord hath fitted, according to the Rule of the Apostle, 1 Tim. 3.10. Let them First be examined, and then admit them.
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Now these gifts are not in propriety our owne they are called his substance, Math. 25.14. we are but usufructuaries to improve our talents to the use and interest of our Lord and Master.
Now these Gifts Are not in propriety our own they Are called his substance, Math. 25.14. we Are but Usufructuaries to improve our Talents to the use and Interest of our Lord and Master.
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All those therefore upon whom God hath conferred such gifts, doe become indebted to the people of God, especially to their pastorall charge over which the holy Ghost hath made them overseers:
All those Therefore upon whom God hath conferred such Gifts, do become indebted to the people of God, especially to their pastoral charge over which the holy Ghost hath made them Overseers:
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whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, all are yours, saith Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 3.22. I am (said the same Apostle, Col. 1.25.) made a Minister according to the gift of God which is given to me for you to fulfill the word of God.
whither Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, all Are yours, Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 3.22. I am (said the same Apostle, Col. 1.25.) made a Minister according to the gift of God which is given to me for you to fulfil the word of God.
And to shew you plainly that it is a due debt, the Lord hath given the people a Letter of Attorney to call for the same, and demand it, Col. 4.17. whence he bids the people say to Archippus, Take heed to thy ministery which thou hast received of the Lord, that thou fulfill it:
And to show you plainly that it is a due debt, the Lord hath given the people a letter of attorney to call for the same, and demand it, Col. 4.17. whence he bids the people say to Archippus, Take heed to thy Ministry which thou hast received of the Lord, that thou fulfil it:
that is, that thou preach in season and out of season, importune & opportune. For what the Scripture saith of that union and mystery of marriage, that the body of the husband is not his owne,
that is, that thou preach in season and out of season, importune & opportune. For what the Scripture Says of that Union and mystery of marriage, that the body of the husband is not his own,
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but his wives, is true of the spirituall tye and conjunction betweene a Minister and his charge, his body, his health, his strength, are not his owne, but the Churches:
but his wives, is true of the spiritual tie and conjunction between a Minister and his charge, his body, his health, his strength, Are not his own, but the Churches:
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as Athanasius writ to Dracontius the Monke, who being chose to a Bishopricke, for some inconvemences of ayre or sicuation perhaps refused it, Non sibi amplius, sed Ecclesiae utilitati serviendums esse, you must no longer said that holy and religious Patriarch, serve your selfe, seeke your owne ease and advancement,
as Athanasius writ to Dracontius the Monk, who being chosen to a Bishopric, for Some inconvemences of air or sicuation perhaps refused it, Non sibi Amplius, sed Ecclesiae utilitati serviendums esse, you must no longer said that holy and religious Patriarch, serve your self, seek your own ease and advancement,
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There is a great deale of prodigality in the Greeke, it is as our Anselme expounds it, Vit on meam, fotritus meos, fanguinem meum effundam, & exhauriam pro vobis:
There is a great deal of prodigality in the Greek, it is as our Anselm expounds it, Vit on meam, fotritus meos, fanguinem meum Effund, & exhauriam Pro vobis:
I would very gladly shed my bloud, lay downe my life, spend my spirits to doe you good I count nothing too deare or those whom Christ h th purchased with his owne bloud,
I would very gladly shed my blood, lay down my life, spend my spirits to do you good I count nothing too deer or those whom christ h th purchased with his own blood,
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It was a wicked and ungracious speech of those in the Psalmes, Our lips are our owne, who is Lord over us? Ministers must know the contrary, they have a Lord to whom they must one day be accomptable and their tongues are not their owne,
It was a wicked and ungracious speech of those in the Psalms, Our lips Are our own, who is Lord over us? Ministers must know the contrary, they have a Lord to whom they must one day be accountable and their tongues Are not their own,
Sozomen. Hist. lib. 6. cap. 18. reporteth of Amonius the Monke, that to avoid a Bishopricke (for such dignities bring them places of burden and charge were not so highly prized,
Sozomen. Hist. lib. 6. cap. 18. Reporteth of Amonius the Monk, that to avoid a Bishopric (for such dignities bring them places of burden and charge were not so highly prized,
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so eagerly pursued and sought for, as of latter times, but were glad to goe a begging for able and sufficient men) cut off his eare, (for such was the superstition of that minority of the Church, that a corporall blemish and deformity made a man uncapable of that promotion.) Not long after Evagrius a man of knowne parts and sufficiency,
so eagerly pursued and sought for, as of latter times, but were glad to go a begging for able and sufficient men) Cut off his ear, (for such was the Superstition of that minority of the Church, that a corporal blemish and deformity made a man uncapable of that promotion.) Not long After Evagrius a man of known parts and sufficiency,
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but emulating the glory of that action, was chosen and preferred by Theodosius Bishop of Alexandria to the like dignity, did likewise withdraw himselfe into the wildernesse, till the votes of the people were devolved upon some other.
but emulating the glory of that actium, was chosen and preferred by Theodosius Bishop of Alexandria to the like dignity, did likewise withdraw himself into the Wilderness, till the votes of the people were devolved upon Some other.
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To this Amouius modestly replyed, At tu non put as te poenas datur•m quod lingua propter nimium tui ipsius amerem excisa gratia, qua à Deo tibi donata est, mimmè visus? Dost thou thinke to escape the judgement of God, who through too much selfe love hast voluntarily cut out thy tongue in not using that grace which God hath given thee, to the edification of his Church.
To this Amorous modestly replied, At tu non put as te poenas datur•m quod lingua propter Nimium tui Himself amerem excisa Gratia, qua à God tibi donata est, mimmè visus? Dost thou think to escape the judgement of God, who through too much self love haste voluntarily Cut out thy tongue in not using that grace which God hath given thee, to the edification of his Church.
No doubtlesse, for this very end doth God furnish us with knowledge and utterance that we should impart the truth unto others, Isaiah 50.4. The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speake a word inseason to him that is weary.
No doubtless, for this very end does God furnish us with knowledge and utterance that we should impart the truth unto Others, Isaiah 50.4. The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word inseason to him that is weary.
their sacriledge (beleeve it) is not lesse punishable, who rob the people of God of the instruction that is due unto them, the wants of which tend to their utter destruction, and impoverishing of their soules.
their sacrilege (believe it) is not less punishable, who rob the people of God of the instruction that is due unto them, the Wants of which tend to their utter destruction, and impoverishing of their Souls.
Faith is much more precions then gold which perisheth, saith Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 1.7. But how should they beleeve without a Preacher? saith Saint Paul, Rom. 10.14.
Faith is much more precions then gold which Perishes, Says Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 1.7. But how should they believe without a Preacher? Says Saint Paul, Rom. 10.14.
And therefore I am perswaded that those who first seized upon the temporals of the Church, were not guilty of so much sacriledge as in enacting that Statute whereby Ministers are authorised to discontinue from their livings till forty yeares of age, had it beene thirty yeares there might have beene some seeming exense and warrant from the example of Christ, who did not take upon him the Ministery until he was, as Saint Luke saith. Luke 3.23. about thirty yeares of age:
And Therefore I am persuaded that those who First seized upon the temporals of the Church, were not guilty of so much sacrilege as in enacting that Statute whereby Ministers Are authorised to discontinue from their livings till forty Years of age, had it been thirty Years there might have been Some seeming exense and warrant from the Exampl of christ, who did not take upon him the Ministry until he was, as Saint Lycia Says. Lycia 3.23. about thirty Years of age:
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and so Gregory Nazianz•n would have none to undertake this calling untill they be arived to a perfect age and statute, alluding I suppose to the age of our Saviour, whom Saint Paul calleth a perfect man Ephes. 4.13.
and so Gregory Nazianz•n would have none to undertake this calling until they be arrived to a perfect age and statute, alluding I suppose to the age of our Saviour, whom Saint Paul calls a perfect man Ephesians 4.13.
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for he lived 68 yeares, of which he spent 35. in preaching the Gospel, as Baronius reports out of Chrysostome: but 40. yeares is the rerme of impenitency which seems in Scripture to put the Lord himselfe, who is long suffering and gracious, out of patience with wicked and ungodly men, Psal. 95.10. Forty yeares long have I beene grieved with this generation, &c. wherefore I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
for he lived 68 Years, of which he spent 35. in preaching the Gospel, as Baronius reports out of Chrysostom: but 40. Years is the rerme of impenitency which seems in Scripture to put the Lord himself, who is long suffering and gracious, out of patience with wicked and ungodly men, Psalm 95.10. Forty Years long have I been grieved with this generation, etc. Wherefore I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
Some there are who though they be opimerate that they would scorne to come into competition for learning with many of their industrious neighbours in the Country, pretend they doe discontinue from their charges,
some there Are who though they be opimerate that they would scorn to come into competition for learning with many of their Industria neighbours in the Country, pretend they do discontinue from their charges,
and live in some Schoole of the Prophets, thereby to better their understandings, and to gaine a great measure of knowledge, by hearing of Acts and controversies scholastically handled:
and live in Some School of the prophets, thereby to better their understandings, and to gain a great measure of knowledge, by hearing of Acts and controversies scholastically handled:
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but what Eliab, Davids elde• brother said to him, 1 Sam. 17.28. VVith whom hast thou left those few sheeps in the wildernesse? I know the pride and haughtinesse of thy heart, thou art come forth to see the battell:
but what Eliab, Davids elde• brother said to him, 1 Sam. 17.28. With whom hast thou left those few Sheep in the Wilderness? I know the pride and haughtiness of thy heart, thou art come forth to see the battle:
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may (I feare) be said too truly of a number of such who care not with whom they leave the soules committed to their charge and custody, that they study rather their owne promotion then the good of the Church, another Benefice rather then to benefit their understanding.
may (I Fear) be said too truly of a number of such who care not with whom they leave the Souls committed to their charge and custody, that they study rather their own promotion then the good of the Church, Another Benefice rather then to benefit their understanding.
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and need not still himselfe be taught, let such consider what our Saviour saith to his servants to whom he gave the Talents in the gospel, he doth not say (as Stella observes upon Luke ) Discite dum venio, sed negotiamim dum venio, Traffique and imploy till I come.
and need not still himself be taught, let such Consider what our Saviour Says to his Servants to whom he gave the Talents in the gospel, he does not say (as Stella observes upon Lycia) Discite dum Venio, sed negotiamim dum Venio, Traffic and employ till I come.
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And the best way to increase their knowledge, is to be faithfull in a little, to imploy that little that they have to the benefit of others, in the conscionable discharge of their calling, according to the golden rule of our Saviour, Ioh•. 7.17.
And the best Way to increase their knowledge, is to be faithful in a little, to employ that little that they have to the benefit of Others, in the conscionable discharge of their calling, according to the golden Rule of our Saviour, Ioh•. 7.17.
though at first he knew not so much as his fellowes, yet by the preaching of his gifts he much improved them, Acts 18.25.26. This man being fervent in spirit, spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing onely the baptisme of John: but in the next verse he met with some hearers, who raught him the word of God more perfectly:
though At First he knew not so much as his Fellows, yet by the preaching of his Gifts he much improved them, Acts 18.25.26. This man being fervent in Spirit, spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the Baptism of John: but in the next verse he met with Some hearers, who reached him the word of God more perfectly:
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Lastly, let such remember how that servant that hid his Talent in the earth, was doom'd and sentenced in the Gospel, Take and cast that unprofitable servant into utter darknesse.
Lastly, let such Remember how that servant that hid his Talon in the earth, was doomed and sentenced in the Gospel, Take and cast that unprofitable servant into utter darkness.
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Hee doth not say that debauched, wicked, filthy, malicious, proud, drunken and prophane villaine, but it was enough to damne him that he did no good, cast out that unprofitable servant.
He does not say that debauched, wicked, filthy, malicious, proud, drunken and profane villain, but it was enough to damn him that he did no good, cast out that unprofitable servant.
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3. Reason. Thirdly, Ministers are bound in conscience to preach to their charges, by reason of the danger which by their silence and neglect will assuredly redound to the soules committed to them.
3. Reason. Thirdly, Ministers Are bound in conscience to preach to their charges, by reason of the danger which by their silence and neglect will assuredly redound to the Souls committed to them.
but if thou dost not build upon that foundation, if thou doest not by all meanes endeavour to reclaime the most desperate and incorrigible sinner, his bloud shall be laid to thy charge:
but if thou dost not built upon that Foundation, if thou dost not by all means endeavour to reclaim the most desperate and incorrigible sinner, his blood shall be laid to thy charge:
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Non pavasts, occidisti, that Minister that is not a pastor is a murtherer, saith Saint Ambrose: for when the vision failes, the people must needs perish, Prov. 19.18.
Non pavasts, occidisti, that Minister that is not a pastor is a murderer, Says Saint Ambrose: for when the vision fails, the people must needs perish, Curae 19.18.
And so the Lord telleth us of a sort of Prophets, Ezek. 13.19. that for a handfull of Barley and a piece of bread (that is) for base and sinister respects did slay the soules of those that should not dye, by detaining the truth of God from them.
And so the Lord Telleth us of a sort of prophets, Ezekiel 13.19. that for a handful of Barley and a piece of bred (that is) for base and sinister respects did slay the Souls of those that should not die, by detaining the truth of God from them.
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Hee whom the King should employ to carry a pardon to a company of malefactors, that every moment are in danger of execution, should bee drinke himselfe drunke by the way,
He whom the King should employ to carry a pardon to a company of malefactors, that every moment Are in danger of execution, should be drink himself drunk by the Way,
and come to the knowledge of the truth) but be detained by the way by every shift and pretence, is for all the Lawes and Statutes that can bee pretended a most impardonable murtherer.
and come to the knowledge of the truth) but be detained by the Way by every shift and pretence, is for all the Laws and Statutes that can be pretended a most impardonable murderer.
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Saint Paul who here confesseth himselfe a debtor, had not he discharged his duty, and got a quietus est on record to his conscience, other where by the same Logicke of the holy Ghost had concluded himselfe a murtherer: Acts 20.26.
Saint Paul who Here Confesses himself a debtor, had not he discharged his duty, and god a quietus est on record to his conscience, other where by the same Logic of the holy Ghost had concluded himself a murderer: Acts 20.26.
but how? by Epistle perhaps, or by sending some substitute to them, as Timothy or Trophimus, no saith he, but remember how that from house to house, night and day I intreated every man with teares that he would be saved.
but how? by Epistle perhaps, or by sending Some substitute to them, as Timothy or Trophimus, no Says he, but Remember how that from house to house, night and day I entreated every man with tears that he would be saved.
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The consideration of this duty and dangerous neglect of the same, put the holy and industrious Bishop Saint Chrysostome into the same extasie with the Disciples in the Gospel, Lord who then can be saved? I wonder (saith he) if it be possible that ever any Minister or Bishop should be saved.
The consideration of this duty and dangerous neglect of the same, put the holy and Industria Bishop Saint Chrysostom into the same ecstasy with the Disciples in the Gospel, Lord who then can be saved? I wonder (Says he) if it be possible that ever any Minister or Bishop should be saved.
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And Saint Augustine further, Si pro se quisque, &c. Good God (saith he) if it should bee so dangerous a tryall for every man to give an account for his owne soule,
And Saint Augustine further, Si Pro se Quisque, etc. Good God (Says he) if it should be so dangerous a trial for every man to give an account for his own soul,
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and that the righteous shall scarcely be saved, quid fiet de Sacerdotibus? what shall become of me and the Priests? that stand chargeable and accountable for all the soules committed to our oversight.
and that the righteous shall scarcely be saved, quid fiet de Sacerdotibus? what shall become of me and the Priests? that stand chargeable and accountable for all the Souls committed to our oversight.
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But truly me thinkes should I hold my peace, that loud Oratory of bloud should be enough to awaken the wretchlesse security of these times, unto a serious consideration.
But truly me thinks should I hold my peace, that loud Oratory of blood should be enough to awaken the wretchless security of these times, unto a serious consideration.
Scarlet it selfe which is usually made the cloake of Nonresidency. should be but a melancholy sight and sad representation to any that hath but the affection of a father;
Scarlet it self which is usually made the cloak of Non-residency. should be but a melancholy sighed and sad representation to any that hath but the affection of a father;
Cedrinus reports of Constantine the Emperour, that having a jealous eye over the acts of his brother Theodosius, he forced him into Ecclesiasticall Orders,
Cedrinus reports of Constantine the Emperor, that having a jealous eye over the acts of his brother Theodosius, he forced him into Ecclesiastical Order,
But at last fearing that his worth and deserts might make some faction and party in the Empire, he caused him presently to be put to death, whereupon hee was ever haunted and dogged with the Faries of a clamorous and accusing conscience and so broken and disquieted in his sleepe, that oftentimes he seemed to see his brother comming to him in the habit of a Deacon, presenting him a cup full of bloud, and saying these words. Bibe frater, Drinke brother.
But At last fearing that his worth and deserts might make Some faction and party in the Empire, he caused him presently to be put to death, whereupon he was ever haunted and dogged with the Fairies of a clamorous and accusing conscience and so broken and disquieted in his sleep, that oftentimes he seemed to see his brother coming to him in the habit of a Deacon, presenting him a cup full of blood, and saying these words. Bible frater, Drink brother.
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And tell me thou that standest here idle in the market-place, pretending thou art trading for learning and knowledge, thorough thy knowledge shall thy poore brother perish for whom Christ died? and shall not that imagination of David wormwood all thy cups,
And tell me thou that Standest Here idle in the marketplace, pretending thou art trading for learning and knowledge, through thy knowledge shall thy poor brother perish for whom christ died? and shall not that imagination of David wormwood all thy cups,
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Commiseratione ab intimis visceribus profectum, so Beza renders it, his bowels yerned within him, it made his heart bleed to see so sad and rufull a spectacle.
Commiseration ab intimis visceribus profectum, so Beza renders it, his bowels yearned within him, it made his heart bleed to see so sad and rueful a spectacle.
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He that hath promised to be with us to the end, doubtlesse seeth us, and therefore will undoubtedly one day make their hearts ake, whose idlenesse and ambition hath beene the cause of so great want as there is in many places, where the maintenance is large enough.
He that hath promised to be with us to the end, doubtless sees us, and Therefore will undoubtedly one day make their hearts ache, whose idleness and ambition hath been the cause of so great want as there is in many places, where the maintenance is large enough.
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That great Shepheard of the flockes (as Saint Peter cals him) will have a day of visitation too, in which howsoever now Conformists speed, it will be a fearfull one for Non residents, else that of the Prophet is not true, Ier. 23.2.
That great Shepherd of the flocks (as Saint Peter calls him) will have a day of Visitation too, in which howsoever now Conformists speed, it will be a fearful one for Non residents, Else that of the Prophet is not true, Jeremiah 23.2.
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It was the old rule of the Church, Beneficium datur propter officium, he that will not do the Lords worke, cannot with a safe conscience eate punem Dominicam, demand his penny at night;
It was the old Rule of the Church, Beneficium datur propter officium, he that will not do the lords work, cannot with a safe conscience eat punem Dominicam, demand his penny At night;
Every idle man is a theefe, saith Phocilides. And so our Saviour the truth it selfe is bold to call all those that are not good and painfull Shepheards, Iohn 10.1. that is, as Musculus interprets it, goodnesse, doe not communicate their grace and knowledge to others, theeves and robbers:
Every idle man is a thief, Says Phocylides. And so our Saviour the truth it self is bold to call all those that Are not good and painful Shepherds, John 10.1. that is, as Musculus interprets it, Goodness, do not communicate their grace and knowledge to Others, thieves and robbers:
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And therefore at the great Assizes and day of Judgement, when all others are condemned and cast out of heaven, let not sacrilegious Ministers looke to have the benefit of their Clergie:
And Therefore At the great Assizes and day of Judgement, when all Others Are condemned and cast out of heaven, let not sacrilegious Ministers look to have the benefit of their Clergy:
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all their warrant that Ministers have for that their maintenance by the Morall Law of God (the equity of which is perpetuall) is deducted out of that Commandement in the second Table, Honour thy father and thy mother, by our Saviours owne glosse doth not onely consist in a titular or ceremonious reverence,
all their warrant that Ministers have for that their maintenance by the Moral Law of God (the equity of which is perpetual) is deducted out of that Commandment in the second Table, Honour thy father and thy mother, by our Saviors own gloss does not only consist in a titular or ceremonious Reverence,
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for Solon the Heathen (Plutar. in Solon) observing how earnestly some men brought up their children, to the great danger and endamaging of the Commonwealth, enacted this Law, That no sonne should be forced by Law to maintaine that father in his age, who had not taught him or brought him up in some Science or Trade, whereby he might get his owne living.
for Solon the Heathen (Plutarch in Solon) observing how earnestly Some men brought up their children, to the great danger and endamaging of the Commonwealth, enacted this Law, That no son should be forced by Law to maintain that father in his age, who had not taught him or brought him up in Some Science or Trade, whereby he might get his own living.
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By what law and conscience then may many Ministers demand and exact such large allowance of their Parishioners to whom they shew themselves Fathers in nothing,
By what law and conscience then may many Ministers demand and exact such large allowance of their Parishioners to whom they show themselves Father's in nothing,
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God there commands the Israelites whiles they were yet upon their journey to the promised Land, that when they came there they should give the Lord Heave-offerings to Aaron the Priest,
God there commands the Israelites while they were yet upon their journey to the promised Land, that when they Come there they should give the Lord Heave-offerings to Aaron the Priest,
now Aaron the Priest died in the wildernesse, and was buried, as it is in the next Chapter, which hath caused many Cabalisticall conjecture among the Jewish Doctors but their best Expositors of Scripture, the followers and adherents of Rab:
now Aaron the Priest died in the Wilderness, and was buried, as it is in the next Chapter, which hath caused many Cabalistical conjecture among the Jewish Doctors but their best Expositors of Scripture, the followers and adherents of Rab:
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Ismael doe thus interpret it, That the Lords portion was onely to be given to him amongst the Priests who were skilfull and diligent in the teaching and preaching of Gods Law as was Aaron, the reversion of his maintenance being rather intayled upon his worth and deserts,
Ishmael do thus interpret it, That the lords portion was only to be given to him among the Priests who were skilful and diligent in the teaching and preaching of God's Law as was Aaron, the reversion of his maintenance being rather intailed upon his worth and deserts,
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then to bee chalenged by the hereditary discent of any Loyterer, which opinion seemes to be countenanced with the authority of that place, 2 Chron. 31.4.
then to be challenged by the hereditary dissent of any Loiterer, which opinion seems to be countenanced with the Authority of that place, 2 Chronicles 31.4.
When Hezekiah commands the people to give the portion to the Priests and Levite, that they might be incouraged in the Law of the Lord, not to encourage their idlenesse:
When Hezekiah commands the people to give the portion to the Priests and Levite, that they might be encouraged in the Law of the Lord, not to encourage their idleness:
and that Apophthegme of Rabbi Raccha in the Talmud is very famous among the Jewes, that he who gives ought to an ignorant, idle, prophane and ungodly Priest, doth a worse deed then if he should cast it to a Dog,
and that Apophthegm of Rabbi Raccha in the Talmud is very famous among the Jews, that he who gives ought to an ignorant, idle, profane and ungodly Priest, does a Worse deed then if he should cast it to a Dog,
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So not I, but he that will justifie it, calls idle and silent Ministers, Isay 58.10. His watchmen are blinde, they are all dumbe dogs, they are all ignorant, they cannot barke, sleeping, lying downe and loving to slumber:
So not I, but he that will justify it, calls idle and silent Ministers, Saiah 58.10. His watchmen Are blind, they Are all dumb Dogs, they Are all ignorant, they cannot bark, sleeping, lying down and loving to slumber:
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Pliny that great Secretary of Nature, acquaints us with a great reason of State used in that title but exemplary Common-wealth of Bees, those that are Drones,
pliny that great Secretary of Nature, acquaints us with a great reason of State used in that title but exemplary Commonwealth of Bees, those that Are Drones,
Now what is all the meanes of the Church, but like the Honey which Sampson found in the carkasse of the dead Lyon having beene bequeathed by Kings and Potentates at their deaths,
Now what is all the means of the Church, but like the Honey which Sampson found in the carcase of the dead lion having been bequeathed by Kings and Potentates At their death's,
and there would bee more if they could but make benefit or advantage of any Statute, if, they had any Law to plead for it, their consciences would bee perswaded to detaine and sequester their tythes.
and there would be more if they could but make benefit or advantage of any Statute, if, they had any Law to plead for it, their Consciences would be persuaded to detain and sequester their Tithes.
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But I say to Ministers, as the Prophet to negligent Priests of his time, Mal. 1.9. Now therefore I pray you beseech God that he would be gracious unto us, this hath beene by your meanes.
But I say to Ministers, as the Prophet to negligent Priests of his time, Malachi 1.9. Now Therefore I pray you beseech God that he would be gracious unto us, this hath been by your means.
yet they at the Apostles preaching parted with their demeanes, sold their possessions, rather then their poore brethren, much lesse then the Apostles should want.
yet they At the Apostles preaching parted with their demeans, sold their possessions, rather then their poor brothers, much less then the Apostles should want.
In many deeds of Feoffement in Fee there was commonly a clause added (saith Bracton, lib 1 fol. 14.) Quod licitum sit donatorio rem datam dare vel vendere cui voluerit, exceptis viris religiosis, & Judaeis.
In many Deeds of Feoffment in Fee there was commonly a clause added (Says Bracton, lib 1 fol. 14.) Quod licitum sit donatorio remembering datam Dare vel vendere cui voluerit, exceptis Viris Religiosis, & Judaeis.
For in Queene Maries dayes Cardinall Poole conventing a Synod of the Clergy in London for the reformation of the Church (as he called it) beginns the third Decree with these words, Seeing that judgement ought to beginne with the house of God,
For in Queen Mary's days Cardinal Pool conventing a Synod of the Clergy in London for the Reformation of the Church (as he called it) begins the third decree with these words, Seeing that judgement ought to begin with the house of God,
and reformation among the Clergy, but among themselves is espied a notorious and scandalous abuse, that those who have the greatest Livings doe not reside upon them,
and Reformation among the Clergy, but among themselves is espied a notorious and scandalous abuse, that those who have the greatest Livings do not reside upon them,
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but put off the cure and charge to a sort of mercenary Hirelings, quae res omnium faeces malorum in Ecclest a causam at rulit, which thing hath beene the onely cause of these calamities,
but put off the cure and charge to a sort of mercenary Hirelings, Quae Rest omnium faeces malorum in Ecclest a Causam At rulit, which thing hath been the only cause of these calamities,
therefore be it enacted, &c. And to looke a little abroad, especially on that kingdome, the heroicall atchievements of which the eyes of all men now ad yes are fixt upon unto admiration,
Therefore be it enacted, etc. And to look a little abroad, especially on that Kingdom, the heroical achievements of which the eyes of all men now and yes Are fixed upon unto admiration,
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Gustavus King of Sweden, Grandfather to that great avenger of bloud in our dayes, having by the exposing of his person to many dangers, freed his Country from the Danish yoake and tyrannous usurpation, did likewise to provide for the future quiet of that Commonwealth,
Gustavus King of Sweden, Grandfather to that great avenger of blood in our days, having by the exposing of his person to many dangers, freed his Country from the Danish yoke and tyrannous usurpation, did likewise to provide for the future quiet of that Commonwealth,
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and utterly to defeat the more dangerous factions of intestine Trayrors, summon a Parliament at V•salia, Anno Dom. 1327. March 18. where among other things he did demand, that the Revenues, Lands,
and utterly to defeat the more dangerous factions of intestine Trayrors, summon a Parliament At V•salia, Anno Dom. 1327. March 18. where among other things he did demand, that the Revenues, Lands,
This part of the Reformation the Bishops and Prelates did most earnestly labour against, affirming that the annuities, priviledges and endowments of the Church granted by the free donation of Kings and Emperours and confirmed by their Seales and Charrers, could not,
This part of the Reformation the Bishops and Prelates did most earnestly labour against, affirming that the annuities, privileges and endowments of the Church granted by the free donation of Kings and emperors and confirmed by their Seals and Charrers, could not,
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neither ought to be revoked and disclaimed, without incurring the great curse and irrevocable sentence of Excommunication and consequently of eternall damnation.
neither ought to be revoked and disclaimed, without incurring the great curse and irrevocable sentence of Excommunication and consequently of Eternal damnation.
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Here was a judgement preached, but too late, for to this the Advocates of the King replyed, that true it was indeed, that the Ministers of the Gospel, those that labour in the Word and Doctrine were worthy of double honour, a due respect,
Here was a judgement preached, but too late, for to this the Advocates of the King replied, that true it was indeed, that the Ministers of the Gospel, those that labour in the Word and Doctrine were worthy of double honour, a due respect,
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and sufficient maintenance, but as for those Locusts and Catepillers, those frages consumere nati, those Caterers for wormes, those flow bellies, (as Epimenides calls the Cretians) who were neither serviceable to God nor man, such ought not to be maintained of the expence of the Commonwealth;
and sufficient maintenance, but as for those Locusts and Catepillers, those frages consumere Nati, those Caterers for worms, those flow bellies, (as Epimenides calls the Cretians) who were neither serviceable to God nor man, such ought not to be maintained of the expense of the Commonwealth;
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for though his predecessors had zealously perhaps, but inconsiderately, weakned the kingdome, by conferring so much upon them, who so ill imployed it, his Majesty as he was then Minister of God too,
for though his predecessors had zealously perhaps, but inconsiderately, weakened the Kingdom, by conferring so much upon them, who so ill employed it, his Majesty as he was then Minister of God too,
Alas all their skill was in the Canons, Cretals and Extravagancies, and so being destitute of other arguments, it was concluded that the priviledges and liberties of the Church were in the Kings power,
Alas all their skill was in the Canonas, Cretals and Extravagancies, and so being destitute of other Arguments, it was concluded that the privileges and Liberties of the Church were in the Kings power,
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Vpon the execution of which Decree, great stirres and commotions were made, and many buls were ban•• … ed against the King by the malecontents among the Clergy,
Upon the execution of which decree, great stirs and commotions were made, and many Bulls were ban•• … ed against the King by the malecontents among the Clergy,
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Had it not been pitty that that nourishment which is nourishment and releefe of so many distressed Christians, of the recovering of so much ground from the encroaching of Antichrist of propagating the Gospel of Christ into many Countries heretofore captivated with a willing unbeleefe, should have beene spent and bezied in the high feedings and surfetted entertainments of Abbeyes and Monasteries? Had it not beene pity that all that should have beene bestowed on Mitre or Crosier staffe, which will now buy so many Speares and Helmets, better a great deale in my opinion bestowed on those men, who (as it was sayd of Paul and Sylas ) have hazarded their lives for the name of the Lord Jesus;
Had it not been pity that that nourishment which is nourishment and relief of so many distressed Christians, of the recovering of so much ground from the encroaching of Antichrist of propagating the Gospel of christ into many Countries heretofore captivated with a willing unbelief, should have been spent and bezied in the high feedings and surfeited entertainments of Abbeys and Monasteries? Had it not been pity that all that should have been bestowed on Mitre or Crosier staff, which will now buy so many Spears and Helmets, better a great deal in my opinion bestowed on those men, who (as it was said of Paul and Silas) have hazarded their lives for the name of the Lord jesus;
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for the hire of the labourer which is kept backe by fraud, cryeth (saith Saint James, Jam. 3.4.) and the cry thereof shall enter into the eares of the Lord of Hosts.
for the hire of the labourer which is kept back by fraud, Cries (Says Faint James, Jam. 3.4.) and the cry thereof shall enter into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
The Prophet Isay, a Courtier, one that was neere to the King (as it was thought) both in person and alliance, teacheth us this Ecclesiasticall policy, Isa. 62.67.78. Ye that make mention of the Lord, or ye that are the Lords Remembrancers, keepe no filence till he make Jerusalem a praise on the earth.
The Prophet Saiah, a Courtier, one that was near to the King (as it was Thought) both in person and alliance, Teaches us this Ecclesiastical policy, Isaiah 62.67.78. You that make mention of the Lord, or you that Are the lords Remembrancers, keep no filence till he make Jerusalem a praise on the earth.
(it is the hand and arme in which are the hearts of Kings, much more of the common people) surely I will no more give thy corne to be meat for thine enemies,
(it is the hand and arm in which Are the hearts of Kings, much more of the Common people) surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies,
