Judex expurgatorius: or, a short examination of the doctrine of purgatory, in a sermon upon 1 Pet.3.19. Together with an orthodoxall interpretation of the text. / By Am: Staveley, A.M.
THere are two Volumes propounded to us Men, wherein God readeth Divinity-Lectures, and instructeth us in the glorious Mysteries concerning the eternall Power and Godhead:
THere Are two Volumes propounded to us Men, wherein God readeth Divinity-Lectures, and Instructeth us in the glorious Mysteres Concerning the Eternal Power and Godhead:
The Word of God, the Scriptures; and the Work of God, the Creation, are so many Tutors to the world below, teaching sundry lessons in relation to the world above.
The Word of God, the Scriptures; and the Work of God, the Creation, Are so many Tutors to the world below, teaching sundry Lessons in Relation to the world above.
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And these two books so exactly parallel each the other in their structure, frame, and constitution, that they cannot in reason but be looked upon as arguments of much strength and conviction to prove that they were both cast into the same mould,
And these two books so exactly parallel each the other in their structure, frame, and constitution, that they cannot in reason but be looked upon as Arguments of much strength and conviction to prove that they were both cast into the same mould,
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The NONLATINALPHABET and temperature of the Scripture so proportionably answering the composition and modell of the Universe, is a great demonstration, that one and the same hand was the Architect and contriver of them both:
The and temperature of the Scripture so proportionably answering the composition and model of the Universe, is a great demonstration, that one and the same hand was the Architect and contriver of them both:
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We shall see the like Checker-wortk interwoven in the Word of God, and all beautifully conspiring to render the Fabrick of them both, suitable to the wisdome of him, who was their Author and Artificer.
We shall see the like Checker-wortk interwoven in the Word of God, and all beautifully conspiring to render the Fabric of them both, suitable to the Wisdom of him, who was their Author and Artificer.
There are contained in them some things whereof the weakest cannot likely be ignorant, and other things againe which the strongest are not able to understand.
There Are contained in them Some things whereof the Weakest cannot likely be ignorant, and other things again which the Strongest Are not able to understand.
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and elsewhere he is said to dwell in darknesse, 1 Kings 8 12. So in some passages of Scripture, God comes forth and shewes himselfe in cleere and perfect beauty unto the world,
and elsewhere he is said to dwell in darkness, 1 Kings 8 12. So in Some passages of Scripture, God comes forth and shows himself in clear and perfect beauty unto the world,
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There is a path (saith Job ) which no fowle hath known, neither hath the Vultures or the Kites eyes seen it, it is as yet hid from the eyes of all living,
There is a path (Says Job) which no fowl hath known, neither hath the Vultures or the Kites eyes seen it, it is as yet hid from the eyes of all living,
and kept close from the fowles of the aire, Job 28.7. Men who soar aloft, and fly the highest pitch of reason, wisdome and labour, yet fall short in giving us a perfect account of the Divine meaning in severall passages of the Scriptures.
and kept close from the fowls of the air, Job 28.7. Men who soar aloft, and fly the highest pitch of reason, Wisdom and labour, yet fallen short in giving us a perfect account of the Divine meaning in several passages of the Scriptures.
And amongst the rest this parcell of Holy writ, penned by Saint Peter, and [ dictated ] to me for this dayes employment (without any sinister construction be it spoken) is not the most inconsiderable, wherein God hath made darknesse his secret place, his Pavilion round about are dark waters,
And among the rest this parcel of Holy writ, penned by Saint Peter, and [ dictated ] to me for this days employment (without any sinister construction be it spoken) is not the most inconsiderable, wherein God hath made darkness his secret place, his Pavilion round about Are dark waters,
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Since it is He alone who hath the key of David, that openeth, and no man shutteth, that shutteth and no man openeth, Rev. 3.7. I speake it not to monopolize any vaine applause to my self (for I finde not in me the least temptation or itching desire after ostentation) neither yet to discourage my selfe from a modest, reverend scrutiny into the meaning;
Since it is He alone who hath the key of David, that Openeth, and no man shutteth, that shutteth and no man Openeth, Rev. 3.7. I speak it not to monopolize any vain applause to my self (for I find not in me the least temptation or itching desire After ostentation) neither yet to discourage my self from a modest, reverend scrutiny into the meaning;
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Will you heare him in his owne Dialect? Quaestio (saith he) quam mihi proposuisti, ex Epistolâ Apostoli Petri, solet nos (ut te non latere arbitror) vehementissime commovere.
Will you hear him in his own Dialect? Question (Says he) quam mihi proposuisti, ex Epistolâ Apostles Petri, Solent nos (ut te non later arbitror) vehementissime commovere.
And so Estius also upon the place saith, Locus hic omnium penè interpretum judicio difficilimus varieque expositus, &c. This place, in the judgment of almost all Interpreters, is most difficult,
And so Estius also upon the place Says, Locus hic omnium penè Interpreters Judicio difficilimus varieque expositus, etc. This place, in the judgement of almost all Interpreters, is most difficult,
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For as they relate, Arias by the NONLATINALPHABET, by the Spirits in Prison, doth understand those eight persons shut up in the Arke, which was a prison to them:
For as they relate, Arias by the, by the Spirits in Prison, does understand those eight Persons shut up in the Ark, which was a prison to them:
I should exceed the bounds of Discourse, should I present you with each particular mentioned, together with what is requisite to be delivered in the remainder.
I should exceed the bounds of Discourse, should I present you with each particular mentioned, together with what is requisite to be Delivered in the remainder.
the former is that of the Romish Church, who thus comment upon these words, that Christ did free those antient Fathers from Purgatory, wherein they remained imprisoned till at,
the former is that of the Romish Church, who thus comment upon these words, that christ did free those ancient Father's from Purgatory, wherein they remained imprisoned till At,
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The nature of a channell is best discovered by retiring back to the fountaine, and it will not be a little conducible to our purpose, ot enquire after the Authors, who first laid the foundation of this opinion,
The nature of a channel is best discovered by retiring back to the fountain, and it will not be a little conducible to our purpose, It inquire After the Authors, who First laid the Foundation of this opinion,
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and how, and in what manner, in aftertimes it gathered so much strength, that to keep fuell at Purgatory-fire, it hath put all Christendome into a Paroxisme,
and how, and in what manner, in Aftertimes it gathered so much strength, that to keep fuel At Purgatory fire, it hath put all Christendom into a Paroxysm,
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Chemnitius a learned Author, who gives us the Narration, or if you please, the History of Purgatory, tells us that he findes Plato, who flourished about 400 years before Christs incarnation, to be the first who laid the structure of Purgatory;
Chemnitz a learned Author, who gives us the Narration, or if you please, the History of Purgatory, tells us that he finds Plato, who flourished about 400 Years before Christ incarnation, to be the First who laid the structure of Purgatory;
Eusebius in his book, De praeparatione Evangelica, having transcribed a large dispute of Plato, out of his Tractat. de Anima, in reference to a future life, informeth us, that Plato believed, that such men who seemed NONLATINALPHABET, insanabiles esse, to be incurable (as such who committed murder praemeditately,
Eusebius in his book, De preparation Evangelical, having transcribed a large dispute of Plato, out of his Tractate de Anima, in Referente to a future life, Informeth us, that Plato believed, that such men who seemed, insanabiles esse, to be incurable (as such who committed murder praemeditately,
Thus Plato. And it is observable that when Eusebius relates some opinions of Plato, and that purposely too, to shew Philosophers held some tenents not dissonant from the doctrine of the Church, he makes mention of two places onely for the dead,
Thus Plato. And it is observable that when Eusebius relates Some opinions of Plato, and that purposely too, to show Philosophers held Some tenants not dissonant from the Doctrine of the Church, he makes mention of two places only for the dead,
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as agreeable to Scripture, adding nothing of a third place, or of Purgatory, which questionlesse he would not there have admitted had the doctrine of Purgatory then been known or received in the Church:
as agreeable to Scripture, adding nothing of a third place, or of Purgatory, which questionless he would not there have admitted had the Doctrine of Purgatory then been known or received in the Church:
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And Saint Austin does not dissemble it in his booke, De civitate Dei; that punishment in Purgatory after death, was the position of Platonick Phylosophers, and the same Saint Austin rehearsing that verse of Virgil, Quique sui memores alios fecêre merendo, wonders to meet with such an opinion in the Poet, that the dead received comfort by the merits and suffrages of the living;
And Saint Austin does not dissemble it in his book, De Civitate Dei; that punishment in Purgatory After death, was the position of Platonic Philosophers, and the same Saint Austin rehearsing that verse of Virgil, Quique sui Memories Alioth fecêre merendo, wonders to meet with such an opinion in the Poet, that the dead received Comfort by the merits and suffrages of the living;
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but if I doe not too much flatter my self, nor too fondly indulge mine own credulity, I have already produced enough to clear it, that Pontificiall Purgatory received its Originall light from Plato 's dim lampe; So that Tertullian upon mature deliberation pronounceth, Philosophos esse Hareticorum Patriarchas, that Philosophers were the Patriarks of Hereticks.
but if I do not too much flatter my self, nor too fondly indulge mine own credulity, I have already produced enough to clear it, that Pontificial Purgatory received its Original Light from Plato is dim lamp; So that Tertullian upon mature deliberation pronounceth, Philosophers esse Hareticorum Patriarchas, that Philosophers were the Patriarchs of Heretics.
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For the Israelites seeing how Heathens expressed their Philostorgie, and naturall affections towards their dead friends, in superstitious Sacrifices and Exequies, this practise begun in the declining of Judaisme to take place amongst them.
For the Israelites seeing how heathens expressed their Philostorgie, and natural affections towards their dead Friends, in superstitious Sacrifices and Exequies, this practice begun in the declining of Judaism to take place among them.
And on that account, after the time of the Prophets, the Jewes introduced Prayers and Sacrifices for the Dead; about 170. yeares before Christs Incarnation; the first President and Example whereof we meet with, is the 2 of Macchabees 12. with which book whosoever is acquainted, shall finde the whole frame and fabrick of the Jewish Government perturbed and disordered, the face of it, both as to Ecclesiasticall and Civill relations quite changed:
And on that account, After the time of the prophets, the Jews introduced Prayers and Sacrifices for the Dead; about 170. Years before Christ Incarnation; the First President and Exampl whereof we meet with, is the 2 of Maccabees 12. with which book whosoever is acquainted, shall find the Whole frame and fabric of the Jewish Government perturbed and disordered, the face of it, both as to Ecclesiastical and Civil relations quite changed:
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and in one word, in affection of conformity with two other Nations, they were wholly degenerated into Heathenisme. No warrantable rantable President or Example had they, no precept, no promise encouraging this action of theirs, onely what themselves had copied forth from the custome of those Gentiles, amongst whom they had their conversation;
and in one word, in affection of conformity with two other nations, they were wholly degenerated into Heathenism. No warrantable rantable President or Exampl had they, no precept, no promise encouraging this actium of theirs, only what themselves had copied forth from the custom of those Gentiles, among whom they had their Conversation;
whereas neither in the books of Moses, (which are, as I may so terme them, the Head-Quarters of the Scriptures ) nor yet in the Prophets, we shall not finde the least syllable, tending to advantage their opinion or practise,
whereas neither in the books of Moses, (which Are, as I may so term them, the Head-Quarters of the Scriptures) nor yet in the prophets, we shall not find the least syllable, tending to advantage their opinion or practice,
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And should I tell you, that those books of the Macchabees are not Canonicall, and by consequence, no infallible standards for Speculative or Practicall Theologie, it is no more than what I am able to justifie, having the suffrages of learned and judicious Authors, corroborating this assertion;
And should I tell you, that those books of the Maccabees Are not Canonical, and by consequence, no infallible standards for Speculative or Practical Theology, it is no more than what I am able to justify, having the suffrages of learned and judicious Authors, corroborating this assertion;
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But withall, ut sobrie legantur. S. Austin in his second Book De Doctrinâ Christianâ, Chap. 8. reckoning up the Books accounted Canonicall, omitteth these books of Macchabees in his Catalogue,
But withal, ut Sobriety legantur. S. Austin in his second Book De Doctrinâ Christianâ, Chap. 8. reckoning up the Books accounted Canonical, omitteth these books of Maccabees in his Catalogue,
so that it seems that learned Father esteemed them Apochryphall. And Saint Jerome saith expresly, Legit haec ad aedificationem plebis, non autem ad authoritatem Ecclesiasticorum dogmatum confirmandam.
so that it seems that learned Father esteemed them Apocryphal. And Saint Jerome Says expressly, Legit haec ad aedificationem plebis, non autem ad authoritatem Ecclesiasticorum dogmatum confirmandam.
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The Church reads them indeed for instruction of the People, but not to confirme any Ecclesiasticall Tenent; moreover adding, Eorum quippe authoritas, ad roboranda ea quae in contentionem veniunt, minus idonea judicantur.
The Church reads them indeed for instruction of the People, but not to confirm any Ecclesiastical Tenent; moreover adding, Their quip Authoritas, ad roboranda ea Quae in contentionem veniunt, minus idonea judicantur.
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Their Authority is insufficient to decide a Controversie. To this agreeth Saint Cyprian, Lege quidem in Ecclesia, volui non tamen proferri ad authoritatem ex his fidei confirmandam.
Their authority is insufficient to decide a Controversy. To this agreeth Saint Cyprian, Lege quidem in Ecclesia, volui non tamen proferri ad authoritatem ex his fidei confirmandam.
I might expatiate my discourse, to shew the vast difference in manner of composing those two books, the Genius running through the veines of the one, being altogether unlike that of the other:
I might expatiate my discourse, to show the vast difference in manner of composing those two books, the Genius running through the Veins of the one, being altogether unlike that of the other:
But he whosoever was the Amanuensis of the second book, hath given occasion enough to suspect it, acknowledging he had Epitomized it into one volume, from the works of one Jason of Cyrene, who had degested the History in five books, as in 2 Macehabees 2.23.
But he whosoever was the Amanuensis of the second book, hath given occasion enough to suspect it, acknowledging he had Epitomized it into one volume, from the works of one Jason of Cyrene, who had degested the History in five books, as in 2 Macehabees 2.23.
and childish Apologie, made at the end of the Story, which scarce relisheth of a masculine temper, much lesse of a Divine inspiration; 2 Macchabees 14. ver. 38, 39. And it is not unworthy of our observation, that in all Histories it cannot be proved;
and childish Apology, made At the end of the Story, which scarce relisheth of a masculine temper, much less of a Divine inspiration; 2 Maccabees 14. ver. 38, 39. And it is not unworthy of our observation, that in all Histories it cannot be proved;
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after the time of Macchabaeus till our Saviours dayes, that this custome of Sacrificing or Praying for the Dead, was retained or used amongst the Jewes: Indeed the Rabbins after Christs time, having their eyes blinded,
After the time of Maccabaeus till our Saviors days, that this custom of Sacrificing or Praying for the Dead, was retained or used among the Jews: Indeed the Rabbis After Christ time, having their eyes blinded,
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and their hearts hardned, renewed it afresh, and ( Lyranus relating it) as from the example of Razis killing himselfe, they counted it an Act meritorious, to be felones de se, their owne Executioners;
and their hearts hardened, renewed it afresh, and (Lyranus relating it) as from the Exampl of Razis killing himself, they counted it an Act meritorious, to be felons de see, their own Executioners;
so from the practise of Macchabaeus, the Rabbins instituted Memorialls for the Dead: And to this day in their Synagogues, they have Memoriales Libellos, out of which twice every yeare, from their Pulpits, publickly they rehearse the names of the deceased:
so from the practice of Maccabaeus, the Rabbis instituted Memorials for the Dead: And to this day in their Synagogues, they have Memoriales Libellos, out of which twice every year, from their Pulpits, publicly they rehearse the names of the deceased:
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And at the close, prayer is made, that God would in mercy remember their Souls and place them in Paradise, with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Thus have I dealt impartially in this History, which how much,
And At the close, prayer is made, that God would in mercy Remember their Souls and place them in Paradise, with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Thus have I dealt impartially in this History, which how much,
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Having now cleered it, that the Academies of the Gentiles, were the Seminaries of this opinion of Purgatory, teaching it the Jewes, when their Religion was decaying under the Law; it now remaineth to be treated,
Having now cleared it, that the Academies of the Gentiles, were the Seminaries of this opinion of Purgatory, teaching it the Jews, when their Religion was decaying under the Law; it now remains to be treated,
how it had its entrance amongst Christians, under the time of the Gospell: That Christ and his Apostles propounded no such Doctrine, might be insisted on, did not the time prevent me.
how it had its Entrance among Christians, under the time of the Gospel: That christ and his Apostles propounded no such Doctrine, might be insisted on, did not the time prevent me.
But if we examine the Spring-head of it, whence first it did descend, we shall finde the occasion of its Introduction into Christian Churches, was no more warrantable,
But if we examine the Springhead of it, whence First it did descend, we shall find the occasion of its Introduction into Christian Churches, was no more warrantable,
Presently after the Apostles were taken out of the world, there went abroad some Apocryphall Comments under their names, which being dissipated, began to be obtruded,
Presently After the Apostles were taken out of the world, there went abroad Some Apocryphal Comments under their names, which being dissipated, began to be obtruded,
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if not to be believed, yet to be disputed, and in processe of time, gathered strength under the arrogated title of Apostolicall Tradition: Amongst the rest, one Hermas, whom report maketh to be Saint Paul 's Scholar,
if not to be believed, yet to be disputed, and in process of time, gathered strength under the arrogated title of Apostolical Tradition: among the rest, one Hermas, whom report makes to be Saint Paul is Scholar,
and he onely averreth it as being dictated to him from the vision of an old woman, where the relation is so weak and ridiculous, that it is beneath seriousnesse to repeate it:
and he only averreth it as being dictated to him from the vision of an old woman, where the Relation is so weak and ridiculous, that it is beneath seriousness to repeat it:
The like spurious stuffe is Fathered on Saint James, and Saint Andrew, to the former whereof, is imputed a Masse, wherein is contained prayer for the Dead, and a namelesse Author, penning a book of the Acts of the Apostles, mentioneth, that S. Andrew interceded for an old dead Man:
The like spurious stuff is Fathered on Saint James, and Saint Andrew, to the former whereof, is imputed a Mass, wherein is contained prayer for the Dead, and a nameless Author, penning a book of the Acts of the Apostles, mentioneth, that S. Andrew interceded for an old dead Man:
And Irenaeus writeth that there were some Hereticks in his time, who pouring Oyle and Water with some certain invocations, upon the head of the deceased, thought thereby they mitigated their paines,
And Irnaeus Writeth that there were Some Heretics in his time, who pouring Oil and Water with Some certain invocations, upon the head of the deceased, Thought thereby they mitigated their pains,
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if any were inflicted upon them, I should be too prodigall of my time, in pursuing the series of the History, how Clemens Alexandrinus and Origen were somewhat tainted with an opinion concerning Purgatory, but so, that it was quite of a different nature from that which the Romanists endeavour to propagate;
if any were inflicted upon them, I should be too prodigal of my time, in pursuing the series of the History, how Clemens Alexandrian and Origen were somewhat tainted with an opinion Concerning Purgatory, but so, that it was quite of a different nature from that which the Romanists endeavour to propagate;
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And Clemens Alexandrinus affirmeth it very dubiously, (if we may give credit to Chemnitius ) who onely sayes, Forsan cessabunt supplicia post hanc vitam;
And Clemens Alexandrian Affirmeth it very dubiously, (if we may give credit to Chemnitz) who only Says, Perhaps cessabunt supplicia post hanc vitam;
So that at best his is but conjectural, and (it may be) this in succeeding generations, was controverted in the Church, till the Grecians seeing how apt such disputes were to conciliate secret approbation, in a Councell about the yeare 550. by publick authority exploded it,
So that At best his is but conjectural, and (it may be) this in succeeding generations, was controverted in the Church, till the Greeks seeing how apt such disputes were to conciliate secret approbation, in a Council about the year 550. by public Authority exploded it,
so that never after did the Eastern Churches receive it, untill about the yeare 1430. Greece being infested by the attempts of the Turkes, in hopes to procure assistance.
so that never After did the Eastern Churches receive it, until about the year 1430. Greece being infested by the attempts of the Turkes, in hope's to procure assistance.
Paleologus Emperour of Constantinople, endeavoured to make up the breach between them and the Latines: To which purpose at Ferrara and Florens Agents met on both sides, to compose the difference, where the great Controversie betwixt the Eastern and Westerne Churches, concerning The Procession of the Holy Ghost, was fully discussed and desided,
Palaeologus Emperor of Constantinople, endeavoured to make up the breach between them and the Latins: To which purpose At Ferrara and Florens Agents met on both sides, to compose the difference, where the great Controversy betwixt the Eastern and Western Churches, Concerning The Procession of the Holy Ghost, was Fully discussed and desided,
the Bishop of Rome presseth strongly, that amongst the rest of the Articles of Faith, there should be a subscription likewise to Puratory, to the Supremacy of the Roman See, and to Transubstantiation in the Eucharist: The Grecians reply, their Commission extended no further than to treat with them, concerning the Procession of the holy Ghost, & as for any other Questions newly stated, they could come to no positive determination, without license from the Easterne Churches: If Greece will withdraw her hand from subscribing, Rome is resolved to hold her hand in furnishing them with Auxiliary supplyes: At last necessity tyrannizing upon Paleologus, they are forced to joyne with Rome, which accordingly was done in the yeare, 1439. but scarce were 14. years expired, viz. in the yeare 1453. when behold Mahumet Emperour of the Turks surprizeth Constantinople, and with a puissant Army, invading the Grecian Territories, subdues all the Eastern Empire to his Dominions, which sad and Tragicall passage the Grecians interpreted as the effects of a just judgement from Heaven upon them, persecuting them for their base dissembled compliance with the Latins, and therefore broke off all league and familiarity with them,
the Bishop of Room Presseth strongly, that among the rest of the Articles of Faith, there should be a subscription likewise to Puratory, to the Supremacy of the Roman See, and to Transubstantiation in the Eucharist: The Greeks reply, their Commission extended no further than to Treat with them, Concerning the Procession of the holy Ghost, & as for any other Questions newly stated, they could come to no positive determination, without license from the Eastern Churches: If Greece will withdraw her hand from subscribing, Room is resolved to hold her hand in furnishing them with Auxiliary supplies: At last necessity tyrannizing upon Palaeologus, they Are forced to join with Room, which accordingly was done in the year, 1439. but scarce were 14. Years expired, viz. in the year 1453. when behold Mahomet Emperor of the Turks surpriseth Constantinople, and with a puissant Army, invading the Grecian Territories, subdues all the Eastern Empire to his Dominions, which sad and Tragical passage the Greeks interpreted as the effects of a just judgement from Heaven upon them, persecuting them for their base dissembled compliance with the Latins, and Therefore broke off all league and familiarity with them,
and as formerly, so to this day constantly and stoutly renounce and disclaim Purgatory, resolving rather to suffer slavery under the Turks, where they enjoy their Religion, than submit themselves to the unbounded, unlimited, usurped jurisdiction of the Roman Patriarch.
and as formerly, so to this day constantly and stoutly renounce and disclaim Purgatory, resolving rather to suffer slavery under the Turks, where they enjoy their Religion, than submit themselves to the unbounded, unlimited, usurped jurisdiction of the Roman Patriarch.
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& Spectrums of the dead, consultation with, and answers from Devilish and Heathenish Oracles, these at first created Purgatory for Orthedox Divinity, which Rome must now stickle to uphold, especially since the revenues coming in thereby warms her Bishops Kitchin, & if fame belies him not, provides him his second Course.
& Spectrums of the dead, consultation with, and answers from Devilish and Heathenish Oracles, these At First created Purgatory for Orthodox Divinity, which Room must now stickle to uphold, especially since the revenues coming in thereby warms her Bishops Kitchen, & if fame belies him not, provides him his second Course.
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I am now sensible, that by reason of the straitnesse of the time, I must necessarily retract my first resolutions when I propounded to my self the method in handling this branch of holy Writ, which was then to have alleadged the Latine Fathers, where I finde some affirming Purgatory, others remaining Scepticks in their judgements, suspending their Verdicts either Pro or Con, others againe down-right denying it:
I am now sensible, that by reason of the straitness of the time, I must necessarily retract my First resolutions when I propounded to my self the method in handling this branch of holy Writ, which was then to have alleged the Latin Father's, where I find Some affirming Purgatory, Others remaining Sceptics in their Judgments, suspending their Verdicts either Pro or Con, Others again downright denying it:
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As for citations of Councels, themselves have given me occasion enough to spare that labour, not denying but that the four first Generall ones were ignorant of Purgatory, neither was its doctrine ratified by any other antient one till that of Florence celebrated in the yeare 1439. where the Gracians reduced to Exigencies were compelled to assent,
As for citations of Counsels, themselves have given me occasion enough to spare that labour, not denying but that the four First General ones were ignorant of Purgatory, neither was its Doctrine ratified by any other ancient one till that of Florence celebrated in the year 1439. where the Grecian reduced to Exigencies were compelled to assent,
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If the Councell of Trent be further alledged against us, the whole world hath had sufficient notice of those juglings, impostures and bribings of suffrages used in their proceedings, we can therefore without much astonishment, heare their Anathema 's thundring against us,
If the Council of Trent be further alleged against us, the Whole world hath had sufficient notice of those jugglings, Impostors and bribings of suffrages used in their proceedings, we can Therefore without much astonishment, hear their Anathema is thundering against us,
The second interpretation I meet with, be pleased to take with this short Paraphrase; that Christ from the beginning being Head and Governor of the Church, came in the dayes of Noah, not in Body, which then he had not,
The second Interpretation I meet with, be pleased to take with this short paraphrase; that christ from the beginning being Head and Governor of the Church, Come in the days of Noah, not in Body, which then he had not,
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Now I am the more willingly inclinable to embrace this exposition, because (besides the agreeablenesse it hath with the precedent and consequent verses) S. Austin in his forementioned Epistle to Evodius renders it,
Now I am the more willingly inclinable to embrace this exposition, Because (beside the agreeableness it hath with the precedent and consequent Verses) S. Austin in his forementioned Epistle to Evodius renders it,
By the spirits in Prison he conceived to be meant men that lived in the dayes of Noah, whose soules were in their mortall bodies as in prisons, to which men Christ in his Spirit by Noah preached,
By the spirits in Prison he conceived to be meant men that lived in the days of Noah, whose Souls were in their Mortal bodies as in prisons, to which men christ in his Spirit by Noah preached,
Bellarmine and Estius acknowledge this to have been the opinion of Saint Aug. concerning these words of Saint Peter, and that it concurreth very nigh with Beza's exposition.
Bellarmine and Estius acknowledge this to have been the opinion of Saint Aug. Concerning these words of Saint Peter, and that it concurreth very High with Beza's exposition.
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But against this interpretation it may perhaps be objected, that the Spirit by which Christ went and preached to the Spirits in Prison, is opposed to the Flesh, and must therefore signifie Christs Soule, not his Divine Nature.
But against this Interpretation it may perhaps be objected, that the Spirit by which christ went and preached to the Spirits in Prison, is opposed to the Flesh, and must Therefore signify Christ Soul, not his Divine Nature.
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I answer, that Christs Divine Nature is most fitly understood by the word Spirit, even as by the word Flesh, is to be understood, not onely his Body, but his whole Humane Nature: in respect of which Nature, Christ was put to death,
I answer, that Christ Divine Nature is most fitly understood by the word Spirit, even as by the word Flesh, is to be understood, not only his Body, but his Whole Humane Nature: in respect of which Nature, christ was put to death,
put to death in the Nature of the Flesh, that is, Humane Nature, and raised againe by the power of the Divine Nature, by which he went and preached, &c.
put to death in the Nature of the Flesh, that is, Humane Nature, and raised again by the power of the Divine Nature, by which he went and preached, etc.
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And why should this Exposition seem strange, when as Flesh is put for Christs Humane Nature, and therefore on the other side, the word Spirit may denote his Divine Nature? But againe it may be objected, that Saint Peter saith, Christ [ went ] and preached, &c. Therefore it is meant of the Soule, not of his Divine Nature, in which respect it cannot be said,
And why should this Exposition seem strange, when as Flesh is put for Christ Humane Nature, and Therefore on the other side, the word Spirit may denote his Divine Nature? But again it may be objected, that Saint Peter Says, christ [ went ] and preached, etc. Therefore it is meant of the Soul, not of his Divine Nature, in which respect it cannot be said,
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When he saith Christ came and preached peace unto the Ephesians, which must be meant of Christ coming and preaching by the Apostle, for otherwise he in his owne person did not preach unto them.
When he Says christ Come and preached peace unto the Ephesians, which must be meant of christ coming and preaching by the Apostle, for otherwise he in his own person did not preach unto them.
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And thus Estius notes it to be expounded by S. Ambrose, the interlineary glosse, Aquinas, Lyra and Cajetan: it is objected again, that by Spirits in Prison, cannot be understood Living Men, except Saint Peter should on purpose speak improperly, and obscurely.
And thus Estius notes it to be expounded by S. Ambrose, the interlineary gloss, Aquinas, Lyra and Cajetan: it is objected again, that by Spirits in Prison, cannot be understood Living Men, except Saint Peter should on purpose speak improperly, and obscurely.
I answer, not Living Men, but the Soules of Men separated from their Bodies, are termed Spirits in prison, as being in the Prison of Hell, when Peter wrote of them,
I answer, not Living Men, but the Souls of Men separated from their Bodies, Are termed Spirits in prison, as being in the Prison of Hell, when Peter wrote of them,
when Christ preached unto them by the mouth of Noah. For the NONLATINALPHABET, Spirits in Prison or Custody, [ NONLATINALPHABET ] signifying any kind of receptacle, Rev. 18.2.
when christ preached unto them by the Mouth of Noah. For the, Spirits in Prison or Custody, [ ] signifying any kind of receptacle, Rev. 18.2.
as not to performe any service to God, who inspired and placed them there, and 'tis elsewhere a figurative speech, to expresse wicked men, who are called Prisoners and in Prison, that is, NONLATINALPHABET; Isa. 42.7. and Isa. 49.9. and bound in Prison, Isa. 61.1.
as not to perform any service to God, who inspired and placed them there, and it's elsewhere a figurative speech, to express wicked men, who Are called Prisoners and in Prison, that is,; Isaiah 42.7. and Isaiah 49.9. and bound in Prison, Isaiah 61.1.
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to these Christ, that is, God eternall, who was yesterday, and to day, and forever, NONLATINALPHABET went and preached, in or by that Spirit, not personally,
to these christ, that is, God Eternal, who was yesterday, and to day, and forever, went and preached, in or by that Spirit, not personally,
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but by Noah the Preacher of Righteousnesse, to the old world, by whom he gave those treatable warnings, to them who made no use of the light of Nature, premonishing them of that Deluge of wrath, which God was preparing against impenitent and obdurate sinners. Taking this to be the true and genuine meaning of the words, (for you will much assist my modesty,
but by Noah the Preacher of Righteousness, to the old world, by whom he gave those treatable Warnings, to them who made no use of the Light of Nature, premonishing them of that Deluge of wrath, which God was preparing against impenitent and obdurate Sinners. Taking this to be the true and genuine meaning of the words, (for you will much assist my modesty,
but he first makes the Report, that afterwards there may be no need of the Execution. God needed not to have given these men any warning of his judgment, they gave him no warning of their sinne, no respit:
but he First makes the Report, that afterwards there may be no need of the Execution. God needed not to have given these men any warning of his judgement, they gave him no warning of their sin, no respite:
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The same Method doth he observe towards Sodom, displaying his white flag of Mercy, before he hung forth his black flagge of Defiance; just Lot warneth them like a Prophet, adviseth them as a Father: Nineveh had Jonah dispatched to her, to stand Sentinell, yet within forty dayes, and Nineveh shall be destroyed.
The same Method does he observe towards Sodom, displaying his white flag of Mercy, before he hung forth his black flag of Defiance; just Lot warneth them like a Prophet, adviseth them as a Father: Nineveh had Jonah dispatched to her, to stand Sentinel, yet within forty days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed.
Peruse all the Prophets of God in former dayes, employed for Israel 's reducement, and we shall finde Promises mixt with threats, and still, Thus saith the Lord, or, The word of the Lord came unto me, is prefixed in the Frontespiece of all their Embassies. She had her sedulous watchment standing upon the top of her Towers, striking up Alarums at the approach of dangers.
Peruse all the prophets of God in former days, employed for Israel is reducement, and we shall find Promises mixed with Treats, and still, Thus Says the Lord, or, The word of the Lord Come unto me, is prefixed in the Frontespiece of all their Embassies. She had her sedulous watchment standing upon the top of her Towers, striking up Alarms At the approach of dangers.
Nor doth he onely premonish by the voice of his word, but his workes likewise have oftentimes a language in them, calling upon men to provide for their safety and security:
Nor does he only premonish by the voice of his word, but his works likewise have oftentimes a language in them, calling upon men to provide for their safety and security:
The prodigious Earthquakes, the portentous Eclipse of the Sun, the Comet like a flaming Sword hanging over the City, and continuing a yeare, the great Light shining about the Altar, and the Temple, about nine a clock of the night, upon the Feast of unleavened bread, the Meteors seen through all her Regions; the apparation in the clouds, of Chariots and troops, of armed men encompassing her walls,
The prodigious Earthquakes, the portentous Eclipse of the Sun, the Cometam like a flaming Sword hanging over the city, and Continuing a year, the great Light shining about the Altar, and the Temple, about nine a clock of the night, upon the Feast of unleavened bred, the Meteors seen through all her Regions; the apparation in the Clouds, of Chariots and troops, of armed men encompassing her walls,
and many such things of the like nature, Eusebius calls them, NONLATINALPHABET, and againe, NONLATINALPHABET, Prodigies and Sermons of God himselfe, manifestly fore-signifying the approaching desolation:
and many such things of the like nature, Eusebius calls them,, and again,, Prodigies and Sermons of God himself, manifestly foresignifying the approaching desolation:
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1. Ad benevolentiam indicandam, to declare his loving kindnesse to the Sons of Men, God who is rich in Mercy, Eph. 2.4. and delighteth to be stiled the God of Mercies, Nehem. 9.31. and the Father of Merciet, 2 Cor. 1.3.
1. Ad benevolentiam indicandam, to declare his loving kindness to the Sons of Men, God who is rich in Mercy, Ephesians 2.4. and delights to be styled the God of mercies, Nehemiah 9.31. and the Father of Merciet, 2 Cor. 1.3.
and lay hold on all occasions to doe good, but to punish and take vengeance is opus alienum, as some expound that in Isa. 28. His strange worke, his strange act,
and lay hold on all occasions to do good, but to Punish and take vengeance is opus Alienum, as Some expound that in Isaiah 28. His strange work, his strange act,
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as if it were possible he could, he would reconcile his Justice and Mercy, to be Just to the Sinne, and yet be Mercifull to the Sinner: O Ephraim what shall I doe unto thee? O Judah how shall I entreat thee? and why will yo dye O house of Israel? These are the Expostulations God useth with men, whereby they may discerne how they have provoked an unwilling inflicter:
as if it were possible he could, he would reconcile his justice and Mercy, to be Just to the Sin, and yet be Merciful to the Sinner: Oh Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? O Judah how shall I entreat thee? and why will the die O house of Israel? These Are the Expostulations God uses with men, whereby they may discern how they have provoked an unwilling inflicter:
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Vengeance cometh on heavily, and drawes a sigh from God, when he is necessitated to prepare his Rodde, to unsheath his Sword, to bend his Bow, and make ready his Quiver:
Vengeance comes on heavily, and draws a sighs from God, when he is necessitated to prepare his Rod, to unsheath his Sword, to bend his Bow, and make ready his Quiver:
2. Ad Apologiam tollendam, to cut off all manner of excuse, to elide all their Apologies, to evacuate all the evasions which the wits of men are apt to frame and contrive in their owne behalfe.
2. Ad Apologia tollendam, to Cut off all manner of excuse, to elide all their Apologies, to evacuate all the evasions which the wits of men Are apt to frame and contrive in their own behalf.
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Whosoever heareth the sound of the Trumpet, and taketh no warning, his blood shall be upon him: Ezek. 33.4. God demands, What could have been done more? as if he would have been better to us, had we been better to our own selves.
Whosoever hears the found of the Trumpet, and Takes no warning, his blood shall be upon him: Ezekiel 33.4. God demands, What could have been done more? as if he would have been better to us, had we been better to our own selves.
Julian gave for his Armes in his Escutcheon an Eagle struck through the heart, with a flight Shaft feathered out of her own wings, with this Motto: — Propriis configimur alis.
Julian gave for his Arms in his Escutcheon an Eagl struck through the heart, with a flight Shaft feathered out of her own wings, with this Motto: — Propriis configimur Aloes.
Perditio tua ex te, O Israel; thou hast destroyed thy selfe, O Israel: we must say with Jerusaleus, The Lord is righteous, but we have rebelled against him;
Perdition tua ex te, Oh Israel; thou hast destroyed thy self, Oh Israel: we must say with Jerusaleus, The Lord is righteous, but we have rebelled against him;
When wisdome had made her unsuccessefull addresses to the world, in the first Chapter of the Proverbs, when her warnings were all slighted, her invitations neglected,
When Wisdom had made her unsuccessful Addresses to the world, in the First Chapter of the Proverbs, when her Warnings were all slighted, her invitations neglected,
God though he hath put a cup of affliction into our hands, yet is it sweetned with some ingredients of Mercy; though he hath fed us with bread of Adversity, and waters of Affliction, yet are not our teachers removed into Corners, Isa. 30.20. we need not with Elie 's Daughter, name England, Ichabod, the Arke and glory of the Lord is not as yet, God be thanked, taken away from us.
God though he hath put a cup of affliction into our hands, yet is it sweetened with Some ingredients of Mercy; though he hath fed us with bred of Adversity, and waters of Affliction, yet Are not our Teachers removed into Corners, Isaiah 30.20. we need not with Ely is Daughter, name England, ichabod, the Ark and glory of the Lord is not as yet, God be thanked, taken away from us.
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Even amidst the neighing of Horses, and ratling of Armour, amidst the sound of the Drums and Trumpets, still have we those who blow the Trumpet in Sion, and sound an alarum upon Gods holy Mountaine. Speak O Son!
Even amid the neighing of Horses, and rattling of Armour, amid the found of the Drums and Trumpets, still have we those who blow the Trumpet in Sion, and found an alarm upon God's holy Mountain. Speak Oh Son!
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whether in all thy travels from East to West, from one quarter of the Heaven, even to the other, did thine eyes behold such an illightned Goshen, blessed with the number of Gods Embassadors, faithfully discharging their Ministeriall duties? let us therefore labour to live answerably and proportionably to this Mercy, let us walk as becometh the Gospell.
whither in all thy travels from East to West, from one quarter of the Heaven, even to the other, did thine eyes behold such an enlightened Goshen, blessed with the number of God's ambassadors, faithfully discharging their Ministerial duties? let us Therefore labour to live answerably and proportionably to this Mercy, let us walk as Becometh the Gospel.
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It is storied of Marcus Manlius, having deserved well of the Roman state for defending the Capitoll, afterwards upon occasion, fell into disfavour with the people, was adjudged to death;
It is storied of Marcus Manlius, having deserved well of the Roman state for defending the Capitol, afterwards upon occasion, fell into disfavour with the people, was adjudged to death;
however, their gratitude prompted them so farre, as that they would not execute him in any place, from whence they might discover any part of the Capitoll:
however, their gratitude prompted them so Far, as that they would not execute him in any place, from whence they might discover any part of the Capitol:
c-acp, po32 n1 vvn pno32 av av-j, c-acp cst pns32 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, p-acp c-crq pns32 vmd vvi d n1 pp-f dt np1:
It is a wonder men can finde any corner to sinne in, any place to let loose the reines to a licentious exorbitancy, especially since which way soever men turne their eyes, they meet with some signall objects of Divine favour,
It is a wonder men can find any corner to sin in, any place to let lose the reins to a licentious exorbitancy, especially since which Way soever men turn their eyes, they meet with Some signal objects of Divine favour,
To what purpose thinke you is it that God all this while hath not stopt the mouths of his Harbingers, nor yet cancelled their Commission? These Olive-branches in their Mouths, are reall invitations to reconciliation:
To what purpose think you is it that God all this while hath not stopped the mouths of his Harbingers, nor yet canceled their Commission? These Olive branches in their Mouths, Are real invitations to reconciliation:
p-acp r-crq n1 vvb pn22 vbz pn31 cst np1 d d n1 vhz xx vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, ccx av vvn po32 n1? np1 n2 p-acp po32 n2, vbr j n2 p-acp n1:
and admonished by his Rod, and humbled under his correcting hand, we should flye to his Mercy, acknowledge his Justice, implore his Favour, for the pardon of our Sinnes, for the amendment of our Lives, and for the Salvation of our Souls, and all for the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ the Righteous: To whom with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, Praise, Power, Might, Majesty, Dignity and Dominion ascribed. Amen, Amen. FINIS.
and admonished by his Rod, and humbled under his correcting hand, we should fly to his Mercy, acknowledge his justice, implore his Favour, for the pardon of our Sins, for the amendment of our Lives, and for the Salvation of our Souls, and all for the merits and mediation of jesus christ the Righteous: To whom with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, Praise, Power, Might, Majesty, Dignity and Dominion ascribed. Amen, Amen. FINIS.
cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvn p-acp po31 vvg n1, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, vvb po31 n1, vvb po31 vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 vvz, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc d p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 dt j: p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, vbb d n1 cc n1, n1, n1, vmd, n1, n1 cc n1 vvn. uh-n, uh-n. fw-la.
