A sermon preached in S. Peter's Westminster, on the first Sunday in Advent, at the consecration of the Right Reverend Fathers in God, John Lord Bishop of Durham, William Lord Bishop of S. David's, Beniamin L. Bishop of Peterborough, Hugh Lord Bishop of Landaff, Richard Lord Bishop of Carlisle, Brian Lord Bishop of Chester, and John Lord Bishop of Exceter. By W.S. B.D.
being so many Rescripts Apostolical to Timothie, and Titus, (the One desired by St. Paul to stay at Ephesus, Primate of Asia; the Other left in Creet, Metropolitan of that,
being so many Rescripts Apostolical to Timothy, and Titus, (the One desired by Saint Paul to stay At Ephesus, Primate of Asia; the Other left in Treat, Metropolitan of that,
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True, and genuine Decretal Epistles; not like that counterfeit Ware, which Isidore Mercator, under venerable Names, hath had the Hardiness to obtrude upon the World;
True, and genuine Decretal Epistles; not like that counterfeit Ware, which Isidore Mercator, under venerable Names, hath had the Hardiness to obtrude upon the World;
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these Bishops both ordained, and ordered; constituted, and corrected; created, and governed by Titus alone; and so He, in right of the Premises, no other, than Metropolitan, or Arch-Bishop there;
these Bishops both ordained, and ordered; constituted, and corrected; created, and governed by Titus alone; and so He, in right of the Premises, no other, than Metropolitan, or Arch-Bishop there;
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He opens his Comm•ssion, verse 1. and spreads it before You, styling himself a Servant of God, and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, One sent abroad into the World by His Commission, acted,
He Opens his Comm•ssion, verse 1. and spreads it before You, styling himself a Servant of God, and an Apostle of jesus christ, One sent abroad into the World by His Commission, acted,
For in this comely, and exquisite Order, we find it in my Text, For this Cause I (Paul an Apostle of Jesus Christ,) left thee (Titus) in Creet, that thou shouldest set in order (or, correct) the things, that are wanting,
For in this comely, and exquisite Order, we find it in my Text, For this Cause I (Paul an Apostle of jesus christ,) left thee (Titus) in Treat, that thou Shouldst Set in order (or, correct) the things, that Are wanting,
Secondly, The end of this Institution, or the Use, and Exercise of this Power, in a double Instance, NONLATINALPHABET, to Order, and to Ordain; to Correct, and Constitute;
Secondly, The end of this Institution, or the Use, and Exercise of this Power, in a double Instance,, to Order, and to Ordain; to Correct, and Constitute;
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That it would please Almighty God to purge out of it all Schism, Errour, and Heresie, and to unite all Christians in one holy bond of Faith, and Charity;
That it would please Almighty God to purge out of it all Schism, Error, and Heresy, and to unite all Christians in one holy bound of Faith, and Charity;
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To this end, I am to require you most especially to pray for the King 's most Excellent Majesty, our Sovereign Lord Charles, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, and Supreme Governour in these His Realms,
To this end, I am to require you most especially to pray for the King is most Excellent Majesty, our Sovereign Lord Charles, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, and Supreme Governor in these His Realms,
and the edifying, and well-governing of his People, remembring the Account, that they must make. Let us also pray for the Ʋniversities of this Land, Cambridg, and Oxford:
and the edifying, and well-governing of his People, remembering the Account, that they must make. Let us also pray for the Ʋniversities of this Land, Cambridge, and Oxford:
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Finally, let us praise God for all those, that are already departed out of this life in the Faith of Christ, and pray unto God, that we may have Grace to direct our lives after their good Examples;
Finally, let us praise God for all those, that Are already departed out of this life in the Faith of christ, and pray unto God, that we may have Grace to Direct our lives After their good Examples;
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dare yet higher, and with strange confidence pronounce, That, the Apostles themselves were all ordained by St. Peter, and He alone by Christ: and That,
Dare yet higher, and with strange confidence pronounce, That, the Apostles themselves were all ordained by Saint Peter, and He alone by christ: and That,
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when the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas, and Saul, for the work, whereunto I have called them, they were thereupon sent up to Jerusalem, to be ordained by St. Peter. Affirmations so very strange, that I know not what can be more;
when the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas, and Saul, for the work, whereunto I have called them, they were thereupon sent up to Jerusalem, to be ordained by Saint Peter. Affirmations so very strange, that I know not what can be more;
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and those suspected Decretals of the false Merchant, I mention'd at the beginning. Whereas for the Imposition of Hands upon Barnabas, and Saul, (were it a Blessing,
and those suspected Decretals of the false Merchant, I mentioned At the beginning. Whereas for the Imposition of Hands upon Barnabas, and Saul, (were it a Blessing,
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or were it an Ordination) 'tis plainly inferred, verse 3. to have been perform'd upon the Place by the Persons mention'd, verse 1. And St. Paul, for his particular, in the Front of every Epistle, enters his Protestation against all this,
or were it an Ordination) it's plainly inferred, verse 3. to have been performed upon the Place by the Persons mentioned, verse 1. And Saint Paul, for his particular, in the Front of every Epistle, enters his Protestation against all this,
So that, having receiv'd his Mission thence, and his Instructions too, he thought it unnecessary to confer with flesh, and blood, to apply himself to any Mortal man, for the enhancing of either.
So that, having received his Mission thence, and his Instructions too, he Thought it unnecessary to confer with Flesh, and blood, to apply himself to any Mortal man, for the enhancing of either.
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and yet once again, fourteen years after, he returned thither, and had Conference with James, and Cephas, and John; but these Pillars added nothing to him;
and yet once again, fourteen Years After, he returned thither, and had Conference with James, and Cephas, and John; but these Pillars added nothing to him;
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and so Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, not a Deputy of the Apostolical College, much less a Suffragan of St. Peter, or his Legate à latere, as was pretended. But,
and so Paul, an Apostle of jesus christ, not a Deputy of the Apostolical College, much less a Suffragan of Saint Peter, or his Legate à later, as was pretended. But,
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(2.) Not a Disciple of Gamaliel. For there is a Disputer of this World, who having laid it down for a Principle with himself (indeed his NONLATINALPHABET) That all pretence of Ecclesiastical Power,
(2.) Not a Disciple of Gamaliel. For there is a Disputer of this World, who having laid it down for a Principle with himself (indeed his) That all pretence of Ecclesiastical Power,
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as from Christ, is but an Imposture, is thereupon obliged to give such an accompt of the Appearances of it in the New Testament, as may suit with this Postulatum: and accordingly;
as from christ, is but an Imposture, is thereupon obliged to give such an account of the Appearances of it in the New Testament, as may suit with this Postulatum: and accordingly;
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for the particular of Imposition of Hands for Ordination of Elders will have it onely the pursuance of a Jewish Custom, which St. Paul learned at the feet of his Master Gamaliel, under whom he Commenc'd Elder,
for the particular of Imposition of Hands for Ordination of Elders will have it only the pursuance of a Jewish Custom, which Saint Paul learned At the feet of his Master Gamaliel, under whom he Commenced Elder,
before he was Christian, and thereupon, after, thought good to create his own Disciples to the same Dignity (according to the Law of those Scholes) and Titus amongst the rest, whom he left in Crete, to do the like,
before he was Christian, and thereupon, After, Thought good to create his own Disciples to the same Dignity (according to the Law of those Schools) and Titus among the rest, whom he left in Crete, to do the like,
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and to Constitute his Scholars Elders too, in all the Cities, where he should preach. A Discourse so loose, and incoherent, that 'tis not worth your while to stand by,
and to Constitute his Scholars Elders too, in all the Cities, where he should preach. A Discourse so lose, and incoherent, that it's not worth your while to stand by,
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or the rest of the Apostles, as owing his whole Commission to Heaven alone, would yet acknowledg to hold it of R. Gamaliel, the unconverted Jew, as Usher of his Schole,
or the rest of the Apostles, as owing his Whole Commission to Heaven alone, would yet acknowledge to hold it of R. Gamaliel, the unconverted Jew, as Usher of his School,
For Suarez, the Spanish Jesuite, that he may have something to confute in the English Sect (as he will needs call us) saith confidently, That the Power of Order with us is nothing else,
For Suarez, the Spanish Jesuit, that he may have something to confute in the English Sect (as he will needs call us) Says confidently, That the Power of Order with us is nothing Else,
made indeed with some kinde of Ceremonies, but those esteemed Arbitrary, and unnecessary to the Effect, which would follow as well without them, by the King's sole Deputation.
made indeed with Some kind of Ceremonies, but those esteemed Arbitrary, and unnecessary to the Effect, which would follow as well without them, by the King's sole Deputation.
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and Mistake, upon some Persons!) should Three Conceits be hatched concerning Church-Government, which, like Three Furies, have vext the quiet of the Church ever since.
and Mistake, upon Some Persons!) should Three Conceits be hatched Concerning Church-Government, which, like Three Furies, have vexed the quiet of the Church ever since.
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though the Younger serv'd the Elder, and, being much over-power'd, sunk in the stream of Time, till it appeared again in this unhappy Age, amongst the Ghosts of so many reviv'd Errours, that have escap'd from their Tombs, to walk up,
though the Younger served the Elder, and, being much overpowered, sunk in the stream of Time, till it appeared again in this unhappy Age, among the Ghosts of so many revived Errors, that have escaped from their Tombs, to walk up,
And not long after this Physician too, would needs step out of his own Profession, to mistake in two others at once, Policy, and Divinity, running a risque of setting ill-Understanding betwixt them, had not Abler,
And not long After this physician too, would needs step out of his own Profession, to mistake in two Others At once, Policy, and Divinity, running a risk of setting ill-Understanding betwixt them, had not Abler,
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and that of Jurisdiction too (purely Spiritual, I mean, and without any Temporal Effect) to the Donation of Christ, and yet, at the same time, ow all the Coactive Power in the External Regiment (which is one of the Keys of the Kingdoms of this World,
and that of Jurisdiction too (purely Spiritual, I mean, and without any Temporal Effect) to the Donation of christ, and yet, At the same time, owe all the Coactive Power in the External Regiment (which is one of the Keys of the Kingdoms of this World,
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why we may not with some Confidence infer the Apostolical, and, at least, in Consequence thereupon, the Divine Right of our Ecclesiastical Hierarchie, how harsh soever it sounds, either at Rome, or Geneva; and though the Hills about Trent resounded loud with the Eccho of that Noise,
why we may not with Some Confidence infer the Apostolical, and, At least, in Consequence thereupon, the Divine Right of our Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, how harsh soever it sounds, either At Room, or Geneva; and though the Hills about Trent resounded loud with the Echo of that Noise,
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Me, me, adsum, qui feci — 'Twas I, the Apostle of Jesus Christ, that left Titus to ordain Elders in Creet; and what NONLATINALPHABET will be found for this Argument? 'Twas the Holy Ghost, that made you Bishops, saith the same Apostle to the Elders at Miletus; so that these are no Milesian Fables, but the Words of Truth, and Soberness, a part of the Holy,
Me, me, adsum, qui Feci — 'Twas I, the Apostle of jesus christ, that left Titus to ordain Elders in Treat; and what will be found for this Argument? 'Twas the Holy Ghost, that made you Bishops, Says the same Apostle to the Elders At Miletus; so that these Are no Milesian Fables, but the Words of Truth, and Soberness, a part of the Holy,
and Divine NONLATINALPHABET, the real Acts, and Gests of the Apostles of Christ, nay, the Act, and Deed of Christ himself by his Apostles, according to that Rule of the Hebrews, Apostolus cujus { que } est, ut quisque.
and Divine, the real Acts, and Gests of the Apostles of christ, nay, the Act, and Deed of christ himself by his Apostles, according to that Rule of the Hebrews, Apostles cujus { que } est, ut Quisque.
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For, when the Jews, at Corinth, contradicted, and blasphemed the Doctrine, delivered by St. Paul, he shook his Raiment, and departed into the house of one Justus (so we read it after the Greek Copies, one that worshipped God, and dwelt by the Synagogue;
For, when the jews, At Corinth, contradicted, and blasphemed the Doctrine, Delivered by Saint Paul, he shook his Raiment, and departed into the house of one Justus (so we read it After the Greek Copies, one that worshipped God, and dwelled by the Synagogue;
and there he abode eighteen Moneths. But the Syriack Version saith, it was the House of Titus, (and so St. Chrysostome seemeth, by his Preface to this Epistle, to have found it in some Copies: ) and the Vulgar Latine, and Arabick, reconciling both, The House of Titus Justus,
and there he Abided eighteen Months. But the Syriac Version Says, it was the House of Titus, (and so Saint Chrysostom seems, by his Preface to this Epistle, to have found it in Some Copies:) and the vulgar Latin, and Arabic, reconciling both, The House of Titus Justus,
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Obadiah, that secured, and fed an hundred Prophets in Persecution, received a Prophet's Reward, and (though but a Proselyte ) was himself made one of the Twelve. The house of Obed-Edom, the Gittite, and All, that pertained to him, was blest,
Obadiah, that secured, and fed an hundred prophets in Persecution, received a Prophet's Reward, and (though but a Proselyte) was himself made one of the Twelve. The house of Obed-Edom, the Gittite, and All, that pertained to him, was blessed,
(2.) Thee, who wert so exceedingly Dear, so highly Ʋsefull to me, Titus my Brother; mine own Son after the common Faith; two very endearing Titles:
(2.) Thee, who Wertenberg so exceedingly Dear, so highly Ʋsefull to me, Titus my Brother; mine own Son After the Common Faith; two very endearing Titles:
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not a Consistory of Presbyters, or a Bench of Elders. But this Observation, together with the next Particular, (III) The Extent of his Power, as it reacheth the whole Island of Creet, I shall have occasion to resume by and by;
not a Consistory of Presbyters, or a Bench of Elders. But this Observation, together with the next Particular, (III) The Extent of his Power, as it reaches the Whole Island of Treat, I shall have occasion to resume by and by;
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as fix'd, and ordinary Governour of that Church, while I went on still to preach the Gospel in other Regions, where the Name of Christ had not been heard.
as fixed, and ordinary Governor of that Church, while I went on still to preach the Gospel in other Regions, where the Name of christ had not been herd.
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In fine, For this Cause was he left, that he should perform such special Acts, (ordain Elders, and reform what was amiss) and therefore certainly left Commissioned,
In fine, For this Cause was he left, that he should perform such special Acts, (ordain Elders, and reform what was amiss) and Therefore Certainly left Commissioned,
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and Authorized after the Apostolical Guise, to do those Acts, viz by Imposition of Hands, and Episcopal Ordination: which is a true Gloss, though of a Pseudo-Ambrose Titum Apostolus consecravit Episcopum: and back'd by Theophylact, and others amongst the Grecians, NONLATINALPHABET.
and Authorized After the Apostolical Guise, to do those Acts, videlicet by Imposition of Hands, and Episcopal Ordination: which is a true Gloss, though of a Pseudo-Ambrose Titum Apostles consecravit Bishop: and backed by Theophylact, and Others among the Greeks,.
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But it will best appear, what the Power was in the Conveyance, (and consequently what the Conveyance it self) by taking notice, what it was to be in the Exercise of it:
But it will best appear, what the Power was in the Conveyance, (and consequently what the Conveyance it self) by taking notice, what it was to be in the Exercise of it:
For NONLATINALPHABET being properly to Correct, or make Strait that, which is Crooked, (not that, which is wanting, to which it seems not to have so just a Rapport; ) and NONLATINALPHABET being, in the next Notion, those things, which are wanting, (and therefore not so aptly said to be corrected, as supplied, or added: ) For the according of the Terms, I cannot see,
For being properly to Correct, or make Strait that, which is Crooked, (not that, which is wanting, to which it seems not to have so just a Rapport;) and being, in the next Notion, those things, which Are wanting, (and Therefore not so aptly said to be corrected, as supplied, or added:) For the according of the Terms, I cannot see,
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why the Participle may not have as powerfull Influence upon the Verbe, (to qualifie That,) as That upon the Participle; and shall therefore make this advantage of the Doubt, to take in the consideration of both Senses, and suppose, that Titus is here commissioned, both to supply, what was Wanting; and to correct, what was Amiss.
why the Participle may not have as powerful Influence upon the Verb, (to qualify That,) as That upon the Participle; and shall Therefore make this advantage of the Doubt, to take in the consideration of both Senses, and suppose, that Titus is Here commissioned, both to supply, what was Wanting; and to correct, what was Amiss.
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And then the Nerve, and Emphasis of the Verb will lie in the Preposition; NONLATINALPHABET, to do something Additionally, and by way of Supplement to what was done before, but was not sufficient.
And then the Nerve, and Emphasis of the Verb will lie in the Preposition;, to do something Additionally, and by Way of Supplement to what was done before, but was not sufficient.
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NONLATINALPHABET, as S. Chrysostome to fill up the Vacuities, and Defects, that were left, which probably were not a few, in Creet especially, a Church so lately Founded (but the year before) and in which S. Paul stayed so short a time, in which long Works could not be brought about.
, as S. Chrysostom to fill up the Vacuities, and Defects, that were left, which probably were not a few, in Treat especially, a Church so lately Founded (but the year before) and in which S. Paul stayed so short a time, in which long Works could not be brought about.
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Neither let any Church, though of longer continuance, flatter, and sooth up it self, with Laodicea, as if it needed nothing. The Ship of the Church is never so perfectly rigg'd, but something may be added.
Neither let any Church, though of longer Continuance, flatter, and sooth up it self, with Laodicea, as if it needed nothing. The Ship of the Church is never so perfectly rigged, but something may be added.
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And therefore, methinks, the Inference is strong, There's need of a Bishop in every Church, that must learn his Office in his Name, and look about him, be NONLATINALPHABET (as Isidore Pelusiote appositely) and,
And Therefore, methinks, the Inference is strong, There's need of a Bishop in every Church, that must Learn his Office in his Name, and look about him, be (as Isidore Pelusium appositely) and,
and Conformity to the Rule; ) for so perhaps the NONLATINALPHABET may signifie, NONLATINALPHABET and Hesychius shall warrant me that Gloss. Or else NONLATINALPHABET, things, that leave their Rank, and start out of their place;
and Conformity to the Rule;) for so perhaps the may signify, and Hesychius shall warrant me that Gloss. Or Else, things, that leave their Rank, and start out of their place;
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So that, for ought we see, they might well enough deserve the black Character, the Proverb brands them with, amongst the NONLATINALPHABET, the three very infamous Nations, that began with C. For such a superfluity of Naughtiness S. Paul here designs a proportionate Corrective, and sends Titus, and his Elders, amongst them, to bring them into better order, by a threefold Instrument, Vitâ, Doctrinâ, Censurâ;
So that, for ought we see, they might well enough deserve the black Character, the Proverb brands them with, among the, the three very infamous nations, that began with C. For such a superfluity of Naughtiness S. Paul Here designs a proportionate Corrective, and sends Titus, and his Elders, among them, to bring them into better order, by a threefold Instrument, Vitâ, Doctrinâ, Censurâ;
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as Wax, with the like Impressions. And therefore S. Paul, who well understood this, twice within two Verses of my Text, requires it a Qualification in a Bishop, that he be blameless, NONLATINALPHABET, One, that cannot be accused, which yet Innocence it self, you know, may be;
as Wax, with the like Impressions. And Therefore S. Paul, who well understood this, twice within two Verses of my Text, requires it a Qualification in a Bishop, that he be blameless,, One, that cannot be accused, which yet Innocence it self, you know, may be;
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(2) But Secondly, Doctrinâ; by speaking the things, that become sound Doctrine. For a Bishop must be able both to exhort, and to convince the Gainsayers:
(2) But Secondly, Doctrinâ; by speaking the things, that become found Doctrine. For a Bishop must be able both to exhort, and to convince the Gainsayers:
In Doctrine shewing Ʋncorruptness, Gravity, Sincerity, sound Speech, that cannot be condemned, that he, that is of the contrary part, may be ashamed, &c. (3) Censurâ, That must not be forgotten, as being chief in the Ey• of the Text. No;
In Doctrine showing Ʋncorruptness, Gravity, Sincerity, found Speech, that cannot be condemned, that he, that is of the contrary part, may be ashamed, etc. (3) Censurâ, That must not be forgotten, as being chief in the Ey• of the Text. No;
And therefore, though the Tables of the Law, and the Pot of Manna be in the Ark; yet 'tis not a perfect Embleme of the Church, unless the Rod of Aaron be there too:
And Therefore, though the Tables of the Law, and the Pot of Manna be in the Ark; yet it's not a perfect Emblem of the Church, unless the Rod of Aaron be there too:
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Some while after he instituted the Pass-over, and received the Law, and consecrated Aaron, and his Sons, to the Priest-hood; but he carried the Rod of God with him in his hand.
some while After he instituted the Passover, and received the Law, and consecrated Aaron, and his Sons, to the Priesthood; but he carried the Rod of God with him in his hand.
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And 'tis that Rod therefore, which S. Paul here puts into Titus 's hand, when he bids him Correct, what is amiss, in the Text; and Rebuke evil doers sharply, and severely, v. 13. and Stop the mouths of such,
And it's that Rod Therefore, which S. Paul Here puts into Titus is hand, when he bids him Correct, what is amiss, in the Text; and Rebuke evil doers sharply, and severely, v. 13. and Stop the mouths of such,
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and, after him, Cardinal Cajetan, have added a Cubit to its Stature, and advanc'd it into Super-corrigas; which yet perhaps arrives not the full Altitude of the Greek. For NONLATINALPHABET is a Decompound, and,
and, After him, Cardinal Cajetan, have added a Cubit to its Stature, and advanced it into Super-correct; which yet perhaps arrives not the full Altitude of the Greek. For is a Decompound, and,
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if NONLATINALPHABET be to make strait, or right, NONLATINALPHABET is thoroughly to do it, and NONLATINALPHABET to do it, not onely exactly, but over, and over again, S. Chrysostom, and S. Jerom both, take notice of this Emphasis, and state it thus;
if be to make strait, or right, is thoroughly to do it, and to do it, not only exactly, but over, and over again, S. Chrysostom, and S. Jerome both, take notice of this Emphasis, and state it thus;
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correct Magnificat it self, before they be out of danger of the rest of the Proverb: Correct, not the Cretans, and their Amisses; but Titus, and his Elders: serving all Antiquity, and Patterns of Primitive Government,
correct Magnificat it self, before they be out of danger of the rest of the Proverb: Correct, not the Cretans, and their Amisses; but Titus, and his Elders: serving all Antiquity, and Patterns of Primitive Government,
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either cutting them short, or forcing them out longer, till they apply to the just Model they have fancied to themselves, and would impose upon others.
either cutting them short, or forcing them out longer, till they apply to the just Model they have fancied to themselves, and would impose upon Others.
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Thus Titus must be screwed up into an Extraordinary, and so a Temporary Officer, an Evangelist, or a Secondary Apostle, (as Walo Messalinus, and others) not a fix'd,
Thus Titus must be screwed up into an Extraordinary, and so a Temporary Officer, an Evangelist, or a Secondary Apostle, (as Walo Messalinus, and Others) not a fixed,
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and, on the other side, the Elders of the Text must be degraded into common Presbyters, lest we should have Bishops here of S. Paul 's, and Titus his own Creation:
and, on the other side, the Elders of the Text must be degraded into Common Presbyters, lest we should have Bishops Here of S. Paul is, and Titus his own Creation:
as counting it our Advantage, that we have more, than a single Hypothesis, to salve the Phoenomena, and some choice of Answers, each of them sufficiently securing us from the Contradiction of the Gainsayers: to whose Pretensions these Elders will be for ever useless,
as counting it our Advantage, that we have more, than a single Hypothesis, to salve the Phenomena, and Some choice of Answers, each of them sufficiently securing us from the Contradiction of the Gainsayers: to whose Pretensions these Elders will be for ever useless,
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whether understood Bishops, or common Presbyters, alwaies ordained, and governed, either by the Apostles themselves, or by Bishops of their appointment, as they drew off.
whither understood Bishops, or Common Presbyters, always ordained, and governed, either by the Apostles themselves, or by Bishops of their appointment, as they drew off.
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For this is most agreeable, not onely to the Exposition of the Antient Church, (the best Comment, when all is done, upon doubtfull Places of Scripture; )
For this is most agreeable, not only to the Exposition of the Ancient Church, (the best Comment, when all is done, upon doubtful Places of Scripture;)
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as it takes in both Orders, both usefull in every City, and so both to be supplied by Titus; in which Oecumenius hath gone before us, affirming, That Titus was left in Creet, to ordain Clerks in every City? But we are determined:
as it Takes in both Order, both useful in every city, and so both to be supplied by Titus; in which Oecumenius hath gone before us, affirming, That Titus was left in Treat, to ordain Clerks in every city? But we Are determined:
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For, though at present I demand not, that NONLATINALPHABET, whereever it occurs, in the New Testament, should signifie a Bishop; yet, that NONLATINALPHABET doth so, I shall not doubt to affirm, till I see the Text produced, that attributes it to some Person, otherwise evinced to have been no more, then a single Presbyter.
For, though At present I demand not, that, wherever it occurs, in the New Testament, should signify a Bishop; yet, that does so, I shall not doubt to affirm, till I see the Text produced, that attributes it to Some Person, otherwise evinced to have been no more, then a single Presbyter.
And Thirdly, and lastly, most agreeable also to the Text it self, and the Distribution of these Presbyters by Cities, the Peculiar Seat of Bishops, according to the Scheme of the Antient Church, and the Method the Blessed Apostles thought good to use in the planting, and modelling of it.
And Thirdly, and lastly, most agreeable also to the Text it self, and the Distribution of these Presbyters by Cities, the Peculiar Seat of Bishops, according to the Scheme of the Ancient Church, and the Method the Blessed Apostles Thought good to use in the planting, and modelling of it.
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yet planted Churches in Cities still, and settled single Persons their Successours there, to govern both the Cities, and the Regions round about, (from whence a City, and a Church come to be equipollent Terms,
yet planted Churches in Cities still, and settled single Persons their Successors there, to govern both the Cities, and the Regions round about, (from whence a city, and a Church come to be equipollent Terms,
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even in the Apostolical Writings, and NONLATINALPHABET in the Acts the same with NONLATINALPHABET in the Text ) and yet further, That they left the Churches of inferiour Cities, and their Bishops in dependance upon the Metropoles, which were the Chief according to the civil Division, (and that the onely true ground of the Superiority of one Church above another) hath been rendred as manifest,
even in the Apostolical Writings, and in the Acts the same with in the Text) and yet further, That they left the Churches of inferior Cities, and their Bishops in dependence upon the Metropoles, which were the Chief according to the civil Division, (and that the only true ground of the Superiority of one Church above Another) hath been rendered as manifest,
Now, I would ask the Question; If these be common Presbyters, why appropriated to Cities? Were there to be none of this sort in the Villages, or in the Country about? Or,
Now, I would ask the Question; If these be Common Presbyters, why appropriated to Cities? Were there to be none of this sort in the Villages, or in the Country about? Or,
since limited to Cities, why should we not pronounce them Bishops? the City being the Bishop's proper Seat, and He the Star of that Orb; the Angel, and the Intelligence of that Sphere. A Truth so Visible, that Calvin, and Beza, and many others after them (so far may Persons otherwise of great Learning be Transported, NONLATINALPHABET) to avoid the Inconvenience, were concerned to Translate NONLATINALPHABET here Oppidatim, (Elders in every Town:) not,
since limited to Cities, why should we not pronounce them Bishops? the city being the Bishop's proper Seat, and He the Star of that Orb; the Angel, and the Intelligence of that Sphere. A Truth so Visible, that calvin, and Beza, and many Others After them (so Far may Persons otherwise of great Learning be Transported,) to avoid the Inconvenience, were concerned to Translate Here Oppidum, (Elders in every Town:) not,
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as some others, less Interessed Persons, may, perhaps, be thought to have done, to gain the advantage of that distributive Termination, which no Adverb from Civitas, or Ʋrbs, could afford them:
as Some Others, less Interested Persons, may, perhaps, be Thought to have done, to gain the advantage of that distributive Termination, which no Adverb from Civitas, or Ʋrbs, could afford them:
every Alphabetarian knowing well, that the Latine of NONLATINALPHABET is Ʋrbs, or Civitas: and Oppidum, in the precise propriety of Language (which ought in such cases to be kept) NONLATINALPHABET at the most, in middle state betwixt a City, and a Dorp; and in the antient Glosses no more then NONLATINALPHABET, Civitatula at the Highest.
every Alphabetarian knowing well, that the Latin of is Ʋrbs, or Civitas: and Oppidum, in the precise propriety of Language (which ought in such cases to be kept) At the most, in middle state betwixt a city, and a Dorp; and in the ancient Glosses no more then, Civitatula At the Highest.
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And now, I shall not take upon me, as some have done, to number the Cities under Titus 's Jurisdiction, 'Tis true, in Homer 's Time Creet was NONLATINALPHABET, famous for its hundred Cities: But in Ptolomie 's Age they arose not to half the Number;
And now, I shall not take upon me, as Some have done, to number the Cities under Titus is Jurisdiction, It's true, in Homer is Time Treat was, famous for its hundred Cities: But in Ptolemy is Age they arose not to half the Number;
and Pliny, having named about fourty, saith plainly, that of the other sixty memoria extat; nothing remained but the Memory. In the Times of the Greek Empire, they were about twenty Suffragan Bishops, under four Arch-Bishops, as Maginus reckons them up;
and pliny, having nam about fourty, Says plainly, that of the other sixty memoria extat; nothing remained but the Memory. In the Times of the Greek Empire, they were about twenty Suffragan Bishops, under four Arch-Bishops, as Maginus reckons them up;
So variable are these Proportions, according to the Fate of cities, and the dayly Change of the civil Partition. Who would look now for the Throne of a Primate in Caer-Leon upon Ʋsk? or rake in the Ruins of Carthage for St. Cyprian 's Mitre? He, that should undertake a Pilgrimage to Creet, to visit Titus his Metropolis, would in vain enquire for the once-Famous Gortyna, and not finde so much of its Dust together,
So variable Are these Proportions, according to the Fate of cities, and the daily Change of the civil Partition. Who would look now for the Throne of a Primate in Caer-Leon upon Ʋsk? or rake in the Ruins of Carthage for Saint Cyprian is Mitre? He, that should undertake a Pilgrimage to Treat, to visit Titus his Metropolis, would in vain inquire for the once-Famous Gortyna, and not find so much of its Dust together,
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That renowned Septenary of Asia, of old not onely Episcopal, but Metropolitical Churches, where are they? Cities may fail, and Bishops Sees with them: Stars have their Vicissitudes; may rise, and set again:
That renowned Septenary of Asia, of old not only Episcopal, but Metropolitical Churches, where Are they? Cities may fail, and Bishops Sees with them: Stars have their Vicissitudes; may rise, and Set again:
NONLATINALPHABET Non in vicis, aut villis, aut modicâ civitate; No Bishops there, lest they grow contemptible; so run the Canons of the Antient Church, both Greek, and Latine. And therefore the twelfth Councel of Toledo unmitered one Convildus, formerly an Abbot in a little Village,
Non in vicis, Or villis, Or modicâ Civitate; No Bishops there, lest they grow contemptible; so run the Canonas of the Ancient Church, both Greek, and Latin. And Therefore the twelfth Council of Toledo unmitered one Convolvulus, formerly an Abbot in a little Village,
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and that by authority of this Rule of the Church, and the very NONLATINALPHABET of my Text, which they actually plead in the Front of their Decree, to justifie their proceedings.
and that by Authority of this Rule of the Church, and the very of my Text, which they actually plead in the Front of their decree, to justify their proceedings.
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For Dionysius, that renowned Bishop of Corinth, who flourished about the middle of the second Century, and stands so highly commended in Eusebius for his Catholick Epistles, (seven of them being there mentioned) to several Churches, and their Bishops, or,
For Dionysius, that renowned Bishop of Corinth, who flourished about the middle of the second Century, and Stands so highly commended in Eusebius for his Catholic Epistles, (seven of them being there mentioned) to several Churches, and their Bishops, or,
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as S. Jerome hath it more distinctly, Ad aliarum Ʋrbium & Provinciarum Episcopos (some of them being written to inferiour Cities, and Bishops, other to Mother-cities, and their Metropolitans, and so to whole Provinces ) amongst the rest sent two into Creet: the One, of the former sort, to Pinytus, Gnossiae urbis Episcopum, as S. Jerom, or as Eusebius, To the Gnossians, and Pinytus, Bishop of that Diocess onely:
as S. Jerome hath it more distinctly, Ad aliarum Ʋrbium & Provinciarum Episcopos (Some of them being written to inferior Cities, and Bishops, other to Mother-cities, and their Metropolis, and so to Whole Provinces) among the rest sent two into Treat: the One, of the former sort, to Pinytus, Gnossiae urbis Bishop, as S. Jerome, or as Eusebius, To the Gnossians, and Pinytus, Bishop of that Diocese only:
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the Other, of the later sort, and in a different Style, To the Church about (or, belonging to ) Gortyna, together with the rest of the Dioceses in Creet,
the Other, of the later sort, and in a different Style, To the Church about (or, belonging to) Gortyna, together with the rest of the Dioceses in Treat,
and in it acknowledgeth Philip their Bishop, that is, not onely of that Church of Gortyna, but of all those Dioceses, (NONLATINALPHABET, not NONLATINALPHABET) whom therefore S. Jerom significantly qualifies Episcopum Cretensem, hoc est, urbis Gortynae, Bishop of Gortyna, & eo nomine of all Creet too.
and in it acknowledgeth Philip their Bishop, that is, not only of that Church of Gortyna, but of all those Dioceses, (, not) whom Therefore S. Jerome significantly Qualifies Bishop Cretan, hoc est, urbis Gortynae, Bishop of Gortyna, & eo nomine of all Treat too.
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since even then it was certainly such in the civil Style, most confessedly the Ground of the Christian establishment (for sure, it was not Chance, or Lottery, that produced a perpetual Coincidence ) both there, and elsewhere the World over.
since even then it was Certainly such in the civil Style, most confessedly the Ground of the Christian establishment (for sure, it was not Chance, or Lottery, that produced a perpetual Coincidence) both there, and elsewhere the World over.
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There let us make a stand a while, and look about us, and consider holy Titus, with those numerous Plantations, and Nurseries of Primitive Christianity, distributed,
There let us make a stand a while, and look about us, and Consider holy Titus, with those numerous Plantations, and Nurseries of Primitive Christianity, distributed,
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So the Apostles, at the next remove, S. Paul here, I am sure, for One entrusts all, not to Communities, and Consistories, but to Individuals; for so runs the Style, Ego Te-ut Tu-sicut ego Tibi, all Personal, and Particular. Consider him determined to a fix'd,
So the Apostles, At the next remove, S. Paul Here, I am sure, for One entrusts all, not to Communities, and Consistories, but to Individuals; for so runs the Style, Ego Te-ut Tu-sicut ego Tibi, all Personal, and Particular. Consider him determined to a fixed,
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who, for ought appears, is impowered to none, but Acts of Ordinary, and continual Importance to the Church: and more Reverence for the blessed Apostle, than to think, he would issue a Commission, full fraught with Rules of Perpetual Use, to a Temporary Delegate, who was perhaps next day to be exauctorated, and never to have any Exercise of them.
who, for ought appears, is Empowered to none, but Acts of Ordinary, and continual Importance to the Church: and more reverence for the blessed Apostle, than to think, he would issue a Commission, full fraught with Rules of Perpetual Use, to a Temporary Delegate, who was perhaps next day to be exauctorated, and never to have any Exercise of them.
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and the Church, which is the Presbyter 's and, for ought I know, the whole of the Evangelist 's Office; but also) both to Ordain Elders in all the Cities under him,
and the Church, which is the Presbyter is and, for ought I know, the Whole of the Evangelist is Office; but also) both to Ordain Elders in all the Cities under him,
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and maturely, and you will not disavow me, if I say, That whosoever shall drive us out of this Creet, thus strongly Garisoned by S. Paul, and his Disciples, and slight and dismantle so many Strengths,
and maturely, and you will not disavow me, if I say, That whosoever shall drive us out of this Treat, thus strongly Garrisoned by S. Paul, and his Disciples, and slight and dismantle so many Strengths,
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and Fortresses of the Episcopal cause, as there were Cities in that Island, and extort out of our hands this great Instance of so many Bishops, ordained,
and Fortresses of the Episcopal cause, as there were Cities in that Island, and extort out of our hands this great Instance of so many Bishops, ordained,
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and governed by their own Metropolitan, so high in the first Age; will be a very Pyrgopolinices indeed, qui legiones Spiritu difflat, and deserve the Sur-name of Creticus, better than Metellus the Roman, that subdued the Island.
and governed by their own Metropolitan, so high in the First Age; will be a very Pyrgopolinices indeed, qui Legiones Spiritu difflat, and deserve the Surname of Creticus, better than Metellus the Roman, that subdued the Island.
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when Sailing was dangerous, and thrive accordingly, being quickly forced to abandon the Helm, and to let the Ship drive, being not able to bear up against the Wind ) NONLATINALPHABET Sirs, you should not have parted from Creet in the Text, and so have gained harm, and disgrace. If really you be in quest of the best Examples of modelling a Church, you may certainly finde here as fair,
when Sailing was dangerous, and thrive accordingly, being quickly forced to abandon the Helm, and to let the Ship drive, being not able to bear up against the Wind) Sirs, you should not have parted from Treat in the Text, and so have gained harm, and disgrace. If really you be in quest of the best Examples of modelling a Church, you may Certainly find Here as fair,
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and Primitive; would the Necessities of their present Condition (which have no Law, but much of Excuse for those, that really lie under them) permit them the Happiness of so blessed an Exchange.
and Primitive; would the Necessities of their present Condition (which have no Law, but much of Excuse for those, that really lie under them) permit them the Happiness of so blessed an Exchange.
And so much of the Second Act, to which the Power is here designed, and that is the Ordaining of Elders, together with the Distribution of them NONLATINALPHABET, In every City one.
And so much of the Second Act, to which the Power is Here designed, and that is the Ordaining of Elders, together with the Distribution of them, In every city one.
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and their several Subordinations; So, in regard of the Choice of the Persons, and their requisite Qualifications; and So also, in regard of the Rites, and Ceremonies, and Manner of Ordaining them: still, NONLATINALPHABET.
and their several Subordinations; So, in regard of the Choice of the Persons, and their requisite Qualifications; and So also, in regard of the Rites, and Ceremonies, and Manner of Ordaining them: still,.
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I shall not send them to Clemens his Book, that bears that Name, but to the Ʋniversal Practice of the Antient. Church, in which they are still in great part Visible;
I shall not send them to Clemens his Book, that bears that Name, but to the Ʋniversal Practice of the Ancient Church, in which they Are still in great part Visible;
and thence Handed over to Posterity by Tradition, and conformity of Practice; and by degrees inserted into the Canons of the Old Councels, as occasion was offered,
and thence Handed over to Posterity by Tradition, and conformity of Practice; and by Degrees inserted into the Canonas of the Old Counsels, as occasion was offered,
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In which you will see All so Grave, and Solemn; so Pious, and Devout; so Primitive, and Apostolical; and so exactly up to the Level of the Text, and the NONLATINALPHABET of S. Paul here:
In which you will see All so Grave, and Solemn; so Pious, and Devout; so Primitive, and Apostolical; and so exactly up to the Level of the Text, and the of S. Paul Here:
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And yet, having thus hastily run it over, with all its Parts, and Branches, (Some few Sands still remaining of that Heap, the Bounty of Your Patience allows me;) I'le crave leave briefly to take a Second View of it in the Auditory it self,
And yet, having thus hastily run it over, with all its Parts, and Branches, (some few Sands still remaining of that Heap, the Bounty of Your Patience allows me;) I'll crave leave briefly to take a Second View of it in the Auditory it self,
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and every Eye hath singled out our most Reverend Titus, NONLATINALPHABET, a Genuine Son, and Successour of the Apostles, upon the very Act of Constituting NONLATINALPHABET, more,
and every Eye hath singled out our most Reverend Titus,, a Genuine Son, and Successor of the Apostles, upon the very Act of Constituting, more,
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I wish it were not so easie a Task, to finde Creet in England, with all its Wants, and all its Amisses. For, to say nothing of those more innocent, and less important Resemblances, in which we Symbolize; (both Islands lying in a kinde of Trigon betwixt three Points, or Promontories; both styled The Happy Islands by Ancient Writers, (NONLATINALPHABET and Insulae Fortunatae ) for the Temper of the Air, and Fertility of the Soil;
I wish it were not so easy a Task, to find Treat in England, with all its Wants, and all its Amisses. For, to say nothing of those more innocent, and less important Resemblances, in which we Symbolise; (both Islands lying in a kind of Trigon betwixt three Points, or Promontories; both styled The Happy Islands by Ancient Writers, (and Insulae Fortunatae) for the Temper of the Air, and Fertility of the Soil;
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both denominated from those White, and Chalkie Cliffs, which bound them on one side, Candia à Candidis, as Albion ab albis rupibus; both famous for their Just Laws, and Ours no less to be valued,
both denominated from those White, and Chalky Cliffs, which bound them on one side, Candia à Candidus, as Albion ab Albis rupibus; both famous for their Just Laws, and Ours no less to be valued,
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I would not be mistaken, as One, that delights to Libel a whole Nation at once, (especially mine Own) but S. Chrysostome hath dress'd an Apologie for S. Paul in this Particular, by distinguishing, NONLATINALPHABET He did it not to injure any,
I would not be mistaken, as One, that delights to Libel a Whole nation At once, (especially mine Own) but S. Chrysostom hath dressed an Apology for S. Paul in this Particular, by distinguishing, He did it not to injure any,
and in that Verse the present Age may see its Face, and Blush. I appeal to your better Observation, if we have not outvyed the very Cretans themselves in the first Particular; and in a worse kinde too, lied for God 's sake, and talked deceitfully for him. What pious frauds, and holy Cheats? What slandering the footsteps of God's Anointed, when the Interest was to Blacken Him? What false accusing of our Brethren, ay, and of our Fathers too;
and in that Verse the present Age may see its Face, and Blush. I appeal to your better Observation, if we have not outvied the very Cretans themselves in the First Particular; and in a Worse kind too, lied for God is sake, and talked deceitfully for him. What pious frauds, and holy Cheats? What slandering the footsteps of God's Anointed, when the Interest was to Blacken Him? What false accusing of our Brothers, ay, and of our Father's too;
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and Solinus adds, Nec ulla Serpens: But they should have excepted the Inhabitants; for they were NONLATINALPHABET (and this Witness, I am sure, is true; ) not onely Evil Beasts, as we translate it, but Venemous too:
and Solinus adds, Nec ulla Serpens: But they should have excepted the Inhabitants; for they were (and this Witness, I am sure, is true;) not only Evil Beasts, as we translate it, but Venomous too:
and I wish there were no other Island could shew Vipers too many, that have eat out the Bowels of their Common Mother, and flown in the face of their Political Father, without whose benigner Influence their chill and bennumed Fortunes had not Warmth enough, to raise them to so bold an Attempt.
and I wish there were no other Island could show Vipers too many, that have eat out the Bowels of their Common Mother, and flown in the face of their Political Father, without whose benigner Influence their chill and bennumed Fortune's had not Warmth enough, to raise them to so bold an Attempt.
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And now I cannot wonder, if it be observed from the Records of History, (as Grotius assures us, who knew them well) that the Cretans were (and I wish, there were no other such) a mutinous, and a seditious People; and had but too much need to be put in minde by Titus, to be subject to Pincipalities,
And now I cannot wonder, if it be observed from the Records of History, (as Grotius assures us, who knew them well) that the Cretans were (and I wish, there were no other such) a mutinous, and a seditious People; and had but too much need to be put in mind by Titus, to be Subject to Principalities,
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then Wo be to our Governours; and Wealth, and Ease, and Having-nothing-to-do, makes us ripe for any thing, that is Evil. There were, amongst the new Converts of Creet, some false Brethren of the Circumcision; for the stopping of whose Mouths,
then Woe be to our Governors; and Wealth, and Ease, and Having-nothing-to-do, makes us ripe for any thing, that is Evil. There were, among the new Converts of Treat, Some false Brothers of the Circumcision; for the stopping of whose Mouths,
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as some have thought, and St. Chrysostom amongst the rest, St. Paul in chief designed this Epistle. And I should be glad to be assured, that there are not some amongst us, who,
as Some have Thought, and Saint Chrysostom among the rest, Saint Paul in chief designed this Epistle. And I should be glad to be assured, that there Are not Some among us, who,
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and to retrive some other part of the Mosaical Paedagogie, which, perhaps, suits no better with that Liberty, to which Christ our Lord hath called us, and in which we ought to stand fast.
and to retrieve Some other part of the Mosaical Pedagogy, which, perhaps, suits no better with that Liberty, to which christ our Lord hath called us, and in which we ought to stand fast.
'Tis with much Reluctance (could I balk it so full in my way) that I shew you the Cretan Labyrinth, that not long since, I am sure, was amongst us (God grant it be not still) that inextricable,
It's with much Reluctance (could I balk it so full in my Way) that I show you the Cretan Labyrinth, that not long since, I am sure, was among us (God grant it be not still) that inextricable,
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and charitable Ariadne, that will lend a Clew, & help us to disentangle the ruffled Scain, and to evade these perplexed wandrings? Hath our Creet no Dictamnus in it, to expell the Arrow, which so long hath galled our sides? no Counter-poison for so many Mischiefs? Or rather, in the Prophetical Scheme, Is there no Balm in Gilead? Is there no Physitian there? Yes; there is:
and charitable Ariadne, that will lend a Clew, & help us to disentangle the ruffled Scain, and to evade these perplexed wanderings? Hath our Treat no Dictamnus in it, to expel the Arrow, which so long hath galled our sides? no Counterpoison for so many Mischiefs? Or rather, in the Prophetical Scheme, Is there no Balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Yes; there is:
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And therefore let us hope well of the healing of the Wounds of the Daughter of our People, since they are under the Cure of those very Hands, upon which God hath entailed a Miraculous Gift of Healing, as if it were on purpose to raise up our Hopes into some Confidence, that we shall ow one day to those sacred hands, next under God, the healing of the Church 's,
And Therefore let us hope well of the healing of the Wounds of the Daughter of our People, since they Are under the Cure of those very Hands, upon which God hath entailed a Miraculous Gift of Healing, as if it were on purpose to raise up our Hope's into Some Confidence, that we shall owe one day to those sacred hands, next under God, the healing of the Church is,
and hath put it into the King 's Heart, to appoint Titus, as this Day, to Ordain Elders for every City, to supply all, that is wanting, and to correct, what ever is amiss. Blessed are our eyes;
and hath put it into the King is Heart, to appoint Titus, as this Day, to Ordain Elders for every city, to supply all, that is wanting, and to correct, what ever is amiss. Blessed Are our eyes;
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our Holy Mother, the Church, standing up from the Dust, and Ruins, in which she sate so long, taking Beauty again for Ashes, and the Garments of praise for the spirit of Heaviness;
our Holy Mother, the Church, standing up from the Dust, and Ruins, in which she sat so long, taking Beauty again for Ashes, and the Garments of praise for the Spirit of Heaviness;
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remounting the Episcopal Throne, bearing the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven with her, and armed (we hope) with the Rod of Discipline; her Hands spread abroad, to Bless, and to Ordain, to Confirm the Weak, and to Reconcile the Penitent;
remounting the Episcopal Throne, bearing the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven with her, and armed (we hope) with the Rod of Discipline; her Hands spread abroad, to Bless, and to Ordain, to Confirm the Weak, and to Reconcile the Penitent;
and 'tis strange, we should no sooner observe it, but run a Madding after other Lovers, that ruin'd us, till God hedged in our way with Thorns, that we could no longer finde them,
and it's strange, we should not sooner observe it, but run a Madding After other Lovers, that ruined us, till God hedged in our Way with Thorns, that we could no longer find them,
he might well expect a worse at Land (Naufragium terrestre) and a more tempestuous Euroclydon. Believe it, a Bishop 's Robe is Tunica molesta (as the Martyr 's pitch'd Coat was called of old) and sits, perhaps, more uneasie upon the Shoulders.
he might well expect a Worse At Land (shipwreck terrestre) and a more tempestuous Euroclydon. Believe it, a Bishop is Robe is Tunica molesta (as the Martyr is pitched Coat was called of old) and sits, perhaps, more uneasy upon the Shoulders.
The Miter is not NONLATINALPHABET, to render invisible, or invulnerable; but rather exposeth to Enemies. The Rotchet, & the Surplice, Emblems of Innocence indeed, but Marks of Envy too;
The Miter is not, to render invisible, or invulnerable; but rather exposeth to Enemies. The Rotchet, & the Surplice, Emblems of Innocence indeed, but Marks of Envy too;
'tis not strange, if he draw back his hand, and refuse the Primogeniture; choosing rather to lie hid in Obscurity, quàm vinctus Purpurâ progredi, as the great Cardinal wittily alludes.
it's not strange, if he draw back his hand, and refuse the Primogeniture; choosing rather to lie hid in Obscurity, quàm vinctus Purpurâ progredi, as the great Cardinal wittily alludes.
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As in Creet new-Founded, so in England new-Restored, there must needs be many things wanting, and much amiss, not so easily to be supplied, or amended.
As in Treat new-Founded, so in England new-Restored, there must needs be many things wanting, and much amiss, not so Easily to be supplied, or amended.
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When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Sion, they made their thankfull acknowledgments, and said in the Psalm, The Lord hath done great things for us already, whereof we will be glad.
When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Sion, they made their thankful acknowledgments, and said in the Psalm, The Lord hath done great things for us already, whereof we will be glad.
and the sad Effects remain, (an Age will hardly be able to Efface them;) and, which is the saddest of All, we are still, I fear, in captivity to the same Sins, that occasioned that;
and the sad Effects remain, (an Age will hardly be able to Efface them;) and, which is the Saddest of All, we Are still, I Fear, in captivity to the same Sins, that occasioned that;
Plainly, there are Riddles in our Condition, (and whose Heifer shall we plow with to unfold them?) Returned, and not returned: Restored, and yet not so fully restored: — in fine, with them in the Psalm, We are like to them, that dream.
Plainly, there Are Riddles in our Condition, (and whose Heifer shall we blow with to unfold them?) Returned, and not returned: Restored, and yet not so Fully restored: — in fine, with them in the Psalm, We Are like to them, that dream.
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and we are past the first, and the second Ward: But, me thinks, the Iron-gate, that leads to the City, is not over-apt to open to us of its own accord.
and we Are passed the First, and the second Ward: But, me thinks, the Irongate, that leads to the city, is not over-apt to open to us of its own accord.
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We have Jerusalem ('tis true) and the Hill of Sion in our Eye: Yet many look back to Babel; and multitudes sit Captives still by those Waters, encreasing them with their Tears. If any have taken down their Harps from those Willows, they are not strung, nor well in Tune: and we scarce finde how to sing the Lord 's Songs, even in our own Land.
We have Jerusalem (it's true) and the Hill of Sion in our Eye: Yet many look back to Babel; and Multitudes fit Captives still by those Waters, increasing them with their Tears. If any have taken down their Harps from those Willows, they Are not strung, nor well in Tune: and we scarce find how to sing the Lord is Songs, even in our own Land.
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and whenever you sing In Convertendo Dominus, in the midst of those Doxologies, forget not to insert one Versicle of Petition, Converte, Domine; Converte:
and whenever you sing In Convertendo Dominus, in the midst of those doxologies, forget not to insert one Versicle of Petition, Convert, Domine; Convert:
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Turn again, what remains of our Captivity, and perfect our faint beginnings. Ay, that's the way, if we would succeed; Vota dabunt, quae bella negârunt.
Turn again, what remains of our Captivity, and perfect our faint beginnings. Ay, that's the Way, if we would succeed; Vota dabunt, Quae Bella negârunt.
For God will hear the Prayers of his Church, especially for his Church; as he did those of David, Psal. cxxxii. Let thy Priests be cloathed with Righteousness;
For God will hear the Prayers of his Church, especially for his Church; as he did those of David, Psalm cxxxii. Let thy Priests be clothed with Righteousness;
S. Paul knew well, that this was the Method: and therefore, before he took forth his Son Titus, the great Lesson of my Text, he first imparts his Apostolical Benediction;
S. Paul knew well, that this was the Method: and Therefore, before he took forth his Son Titus, the great lesson of my Text, he First imparts his Apostolical Benediction;
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To Titus, mine own Son, Grace, and Mercy, and Peace from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour. S. Chrysostom, and Theophylact have observed it to my hand, that he bestows upon so great a Bishop the same common Blessing, that he is wont to give to All, (NONLATINALPHABET,) Grace, and Mercy, and Peace:
To Titus, mine own Son, Grace, and Mercy, and Peace from God the Father, and the Lord jesus christ, our Saviour. S. Chrysostom, and Theophylact have observed it to my hand, that he bestows upon so great a Bishop the same Common Blessing, that he is wont to give to All, (,) Grace, and Mercy, and Peace:
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ay, and no man, as they go on, hath more need of it, than He. Not of Grace; for who hath more Burthens, to bear? more Difficulties, to go through with? Not of Mercy: for who in greater danger of offending eith•r God,
ay, and no man, as they go on, hath more need of it, than He. Not of Grace; for who hath more Burdens, to bear? more Difficulties, to go through with? Not of Mercy: for who in greater danger of offending eith•r God,
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Onely S. Jerome adds, that here's no Multiplicetur, as in other Apprecations. Common Christians may have their Peace multiplied. Peace within, and Peace without; Peace with God, and Peace with Men too;
Only S. Jerome adds, that here's no Multiplicetur, as in other Apprecations. Common Christians may have their Peace multiplied. Peace within, and Peace without; Peace with God, and Peace with Men too;
but Peace with Heaven, and their own Consciences; (and for that single Pearl, like wise Merchants, they sell all, that they have;) As for the rest, NONLATINALPHABET, that's their Lot, and that's their Motto too:
but Peace with Heaven, and their own Consciences; (and for that single Pearl, like wise Merchant's, they fell all, that they have;) As for the rest,, that's their Lot, and that's their Motto too:
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and day, with Tears, (as knowing well both the burthen, and the danger, they stood under;) yet (a tender Affection having never said enough) he resumes the Argument, (verse 8.) Take heed to your selves, and to all the Flock;
and day, with Tears, (as knowing well both the burden, and the danger, they stood under;) yet (a tender Affection having never said enough) he resumes the Argument, (verse 8.) Take heed to your selves, and to all the Flock;
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For I know, that, after my departing, shall grievous Wolves enter in amongst you (NONLATINALPHABET, he had almost said NONLATINALPHABET Mankind Wolves) that will neither spare the Flock, nor You;
For I know, that, After my departing, shall grievous Wolves enter in among you (, he had almost said Mankind Wolves) that will neither spare the Flock, nor You;
and shall therefore desire you, to turn your wearied Eyes from Me, and lift them up to Heaven, (from whence every good, and perfect Gift descends ) to seek from thence the Smoothing of all Difficulties, the Solving of all Doubts, the Calming of all Animosities;
and shall Therefore desire you, to turn your wearied Eyes from Me, and lift them up to Heaven, (from whence every good, and perfect Gift descends) to seek from thence the Smoothing of all Difficulties, the Solving of all Doubts, the Calming of all Animosities;
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That he would send forth his good Spirit, to move upon the Waters of our Massah, and Meribah, to digest that Chaos, and Confusion, and Strife of Opinions into one beautifull,
That he would send forth his good Spirit, to move upon the Waters of our Massah, and Meribah, to digest that Chaos, and Confusion, and Strife of Opinions into one beautiful,
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and Harmonious Composure: and finally, That He, who, by the hand of his holy Apostle, founded this Church of Creet in Titus, and his Elders, in a meet,
and Harmonious Composure: and finally, That He, who, by the hand of his holy Apostle, founded this Church of Treat in Titus, and his Elders, in a meet,
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and decent Imparity, and Subordination, would maintain his own Ordinance amongst us also, and justifie his Institutions to the utmost against all Gainsayers;
and decent Imparity, and Subordination, would maintain his own Ordinance among us also, and justify his Institutions to the utmost against all Gainsayers;
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That he would bless their Substance, and accept the Work of their Hands, and smite through the Loins of them, that hate them, that they rise not again:
That he would bless their Substance, and accept the Work of their Hands, and smite through the Loins of them, that hate them, that they rise not again:
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To the which, God in Mercy bring us all, through the Merits of his dear Son. To which most blessed Father, and Son, with God the Holy Ghost, be ascribed by all the Creatures in Heaven, and Earth, Blessing, Honour, Glory, and Power, both now, and for evermore. AMEN.
To the which, God in Mercy bring us all, through the Merits of his dear Son. To which most blessed Father, and Son, with God the Holy Ghost, be ascribed by all the Creatures in Heaven, and Earth, Blessing, Honour, Glory, and Power, both now, and for evermore. AMEN.
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