Ad clerum. A sermon preached at a visitation holden at Grantham in the county and diocess of Lincolne, 8. Octob. 1641. By a late learned prelate. Now published by his own copy.
the leaven of hypocrisie, Luk. 12. and the leaven of corrupt and superstitious doctrine, Matth. 16: Wee read 1 Cor. 5. of a third sort, and that is the leaven of maliciousness: which also usually accompanieth the other two.
the leaven of hypocrisy, Luk. 12. and the leaven of corrupt and superstitious Doctrine, Matthew 16: we read 1 Cor. 5. of a third sort, and that is the leaven of maliciousness: which also usually accompanieth the other two.
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Where any of the three are in abundance, but especially where they all meet and abound, (as in these Pharisees) it is impossible by any care or cunning so to keep them hidden,
Where any of the three Are in abundance, but especially where they all meet and abound, (as in these Pharisees) it is impossible by any care or cunning so to keep them hidden,
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Malice, Hypocrisie, and Superstition. Their Malice against Christ, although it appeared sufficiently in this, that their quarrelling his Disciples for eating with unwashen hands was with the intent to bring an odium upon him for not instructing them better:
Malice, Hypocrisy, and Superstition. Their Malice against christ, although it appeared sufficiently in this, that their quarreling his Disciples for eating with unwashen hands was with the intent to bring an odium upon him for not instructing them better:
But then the other two, their Hypocrisie and Superstition, in rejecting the Commandments of God for the setting up of their own Traditions; because they trencht so neer and deep upon the honour of God his heavenly Father, he neither would nor could dissemble.
But then the other two, their Hypocrisy and Superstition, in rejecting the commandments of God for the setting up of their own Traditions; Because they trenched so near and deep upon the honour of God his heavenly Father, he neither would nor could dissemble.
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[ Why doe thy Disciples transgress the tradition of the Elders? ] he turneth the point of their own weapon full upon them again as it were by way of recrimination not without some sharpness, do you blame them for that? But why then do you your selves also transgress the Commandment of God by your Tradition? which is a farre greater matter.
[ Why do thy Disciples transgress the tradition of the Elders? ] he turns the point of their own weapon full upon them again as it were by Way of recrimination not without Some sharpness, do you blame them for that? But why then do you your selves also transgress the Commandment of God by your Tradition? which is a Far greater matter.
to wit, Hypocrisie, and Superstition; Hypocrisie in their Worship, and superstition in the Doctrine. The Leaven whereof, by how much more it swelled them in their own and the common opinion, making them to be highly esteemed among men for their outward preciseness and semblances of holyness:
to wit, Hypocrisy, and Superstition; Hypocrisy in their Worship, and Superstition in the Doctrine. The Leaven whereof, by how much more it swelled them in their own and the Common opinion, making them to be highly esteemed among men for their outward preciseness and semblances of holiness:
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continuing his allegation out of the Prophet still, in the words of my Text, But in vaine do they wohship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Continuing his allegation out of the Prophet still, in the words of my Text, But in vain do they wohship me, teaching for doctrines the Commandments of men.
Secondly, and especially, because hundreds of those my brethren whom I cannot in reason excuse from symbolizing with the Pharisees in teaching for doctrines the commandments of men, (which is the fault reproved in this verse;) I cannot yet in charitie and in my own thoughts,
Secondly, and especially, Because hundreds of those my brothers whom I cannot in reason excuse from symbolizing with the Pharisees in teaching for doctrines the Commandments of men, (which is the fault reproved in this verse;) I cannot yet in charity and in my own thoughts,
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And the truth thereof also, when the meaning is once layd open, will be so evident, that I shall presume of your assent, without spending much time in the proof.
And the truth thereof also, when the meaning is once laid open, will be so evident, that I shall presume of your assent, without spending much time in the proof.
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There are three things in them that desire Explication: First, what is meant by the commandements of men; secondly, what it is to teach such Commandements for doctrines; thirdly,
There Are three things in them that desire Explication: First, what is meant by the Commandments of men; secondly, what it is to teach such commandments for doctrines; Thirdly,
as well as Commandements properly so called.) The reason whereof is, because Affirmatives, and Negatives do for the most part mutually include and infer the one the other:
as well as commandments properly so called.) The reason whereof is, Because Affirmatives, and Negatives do for the most part mutually include and infer the one the other:
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because the appellation here used, and cited out of Esai. 29. according to the Septuagint [ NONLATINALPHABET ] are not found any where else in the whole Testament besides in the relation of this storie, save in that one place onely.
Because the appellation Here used, and cited out of Isaiah. 29. according to the septuagint [ ] Are not found any where Else in the Whole Testament beside in the Relation of this story, save in that one place only.
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By the analogy of which places, in as much as there is mention made in them all as well of Doctrines, as of Commandements, and that in some of them with the Conjunction Copulative between them;
By the analogy of which places, in as much as there is mention made in them all as well of Doctrines, as of commandments, and that in Some of them with the Conjunction Copulative between them;
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we are warranted to bring within the extent of this word, according to the general intention and scope of our Saviour in this place, Doctrinals as well as Morals: that is to say,
we Are warranted to bring within the extent of this word, according to the general intention and scope of our Saviour in this place, Doctrinals as well as Morals: that is to say,
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as well those that prescribe unto our Judgments, what we are bound to believe or not to believe in matter of Opinion; as those that prescribe unto our Consciences, what we are bound to do or not to do, in matter of Practice. Although the special occasion whereupon our Saviour fell into this discourse against the Pharisees,
as well those that prescribe unto our Judgments, what we Are bound to believe or not to believe in matter of Opinion; as those that prescribe unto our Consciences, what we Are bound to do or not to do, in matter of Practice. Although the special occasion whereupon our Saviour fell into this discourse against the Pharisees,
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In the full extent of the word then, all those prescriptions are to be taken for the Commandements of men, wherein any thing is by humane Authority either injoyned or forbidden to be believed or done, (especially to be done,) which God in his Holy Word hath not so enjoyned or forbidden.
In the full extent of the word then, all those prescriptions Are to be taken for the commandments of men, wherein any thing is by humane authority either enjoined or forbidden to be believed or done, (especially to be done,) which God in his Holy Word hath not so enjoined or forbidden.
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For you must observe, (or else you quite mistake the Text, and the whole drift of it,) that it is no part of our Saviours meaning, absolutely and wholly to condemne all the Commandements of men. For that were to cut the sinews of all Government and Order, and to overturn Churches, Kingdoms, Corporations, Families, and all other both greater and lesser Societies of men:
For you must observe, (or Else you quite mistake the Text, and the Whole drift of it,) that it is no part of our Saviors meaning, absolutely and wholly to condemn all the commandments of men. For that were to Cut the sinews of all Government and Order, and to overturn Churches, Kingdoms, Corporations, Families, and all other both greater and lesser Societies of men:
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neither the things commanded by men, nor yet mens commanding of them;) but it is the teaching of such Commandments for Doctoines, that our Saviour here condemneth the Pharisees for.
neither the things commanded by men, nor yet men's commanding of them;) but it is the teaching of such commandments for Doctoines, that our Saviour Here Condemneth the Pharisees for.
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and they are read in the very same manner and order [ NONLATINALPHABET ] by St. Paul, alluding thereunto in Col. 2. But in the Greek Text in all Copies extant both here and in Mark 7. where the same Historie is related, they are put without the Conjunction, by Apposition, as the Grammarians call it.
and they Are read in the very same manner and order [ ] by Saint Paul, alluding thereunto in Col. 2. But in the Greek Text in all Copies extant both Here and in Mark 7. where the same History is related, they Are put without the Conjunction, by Apposition, as the Grammarians call it.
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Whosoever shall endeavour to impose upon the judgments of men, in credendis, or in point of faith, any thing to be believed as a part of Gods holy truth; or shall endeavour to impose upon the Consciences of men, in agendis, or in point of manners, any thing to be observed as a part of Gods holy will, which cannot be sufficiently evidenced so or so to be, either by express testimonie of the written Word of God, rightly understood and applied,
Whosoever shall endeavour to impose upon the Judgments of men, in credendis, or in point of faith, any thing to be believed as a part of God's holy truth; or shall endeavour to impose upon the Consciences of men, in Agendis, or in point of manners, any thing to be observed as a part of God's holy will, which cannot be sufficiently evidenced so or so to be, either by express testimony of the written Word of God, rightly understood and applied,
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It taketh in all additions whatsoever, that are made to that absolute and all sufficient Rule of Faith and Manners, which God hath left unto his Church in his written Word. In what kind soever they are;
It Takes in all additions whatsoever, that Are made to that absolute and all sufficient Rule of Faith and Manners, which God hath left unto his Church in his written Word. In what kind soever they Are;
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whether from credulity, ignorance, education, partiality, hypocrisie, misgoverned zeal, time-serving, or any other. For what end soever they may be done;
whither from credulity, ignorance, education, partiality, hypocrisy, misgoverned zeal, time-serving, or any other. For what end soever they may be done;
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say it be the glory of God, the reformation of abuses, the preventing of mischiefs or inconveniences, the avoiding of scandals, the maintenance of Christian liberty, the furtherance of piety,
say it be the glory of God, the Reformation of Abuses, the preventing of mischiefs or inconveniences, the avoiding of scandals, the maintenance of Christian liberty, the furtherance of piety,
If they have not a sufficient foundation in the sacred Text, and yet shall be offered to be pressed upon our judgments or consciences in the name of God, and as his Word:
If they have not a sufficient Foundation in the sacred Text, and yet shall be offered to be pressed upon our Judgments or Consciences in the name of God, and as his Word:
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than to be hoarded up in the Garners among the wheat; (alas, what is the chaff to the wheat?) or as wood, hay, or stubble, meeter to become fewel for the Oven or Hearth, than to be coffered up in the treasurie among gold, and silver, and precious stones.
than to be hoarded up in the Garners among the wheat; (alas, what is the chaff to the wheat?) or as wood, hay, or stubble, meeter to become fuel for the Oven or Hearth, than to be coffered up in the treasury among gold, and silver, and precious stones.
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than receive him as his faithful Embassadour; and salute him with an Anathema sooner, than bid him God speed. Especially if the doctrine be apparently either false or ungrounded, and yet positively and peremptorily delivered,
than receive him as his faithful Ambassador; and salute him with an Anathema sooner, than bid him God speed. Especially if the Doctrine be apparently either false or ungrounded, and yet positively and peremptorily Delivered,
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But thus much it will concern us all to know in the general, That whosoever teacheth any thing either to be absolutely unlawful, which God hath not forbidden in his word;
But thus much it will concern us all to know in the general, That whosoever Teaches any thing either to be absolutely unlawful, which God hath not forbidden in his word;
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he teacheth for doctrines the commandments of men,, and so far forth plaieth the Pharisees part in burthening the consciences of Gods people with the superstitious fansies of his own brain.
he Teaches for doctrines the Commandments of men,, and so Far forth playeth the Pharisees part in burdened the Consciences of God's people with the superstitious fancies of his own brain.
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But otherwise, the enjoyning of something for a time which God hath not forbidden, or the forbidding of something for a time which God hath not required, by those that are endued with lawful Authority in any Ecclesiastical, Political, or Domestical Society;
But otherwise, the enjoining of something for a time which God hath not forbidden, or the forbidding of something for a time which God hath not required, by those that Are endued with lawful authority in any Ecclesiastical, Political, or Domestical Society;
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so as the same be not done for conscience sake towards God, or with any opinion of worship, merit, or operative holiness, but meerly out of prudential considerations,
so as the same be not done for conscience sake towards God, or with any opinion of worship, merit, or operative holiness, but merely out of prudential considerations,
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and for the reasons of order, decency, expedience, or other like respects of conveniency and accommodation; is a thing no waies justly chargeable with Pharisaisme, superstition, or to be cryed down and condemned under the name of will-worship; nor doth it come within the compass of our Saviours reproof in this place.
and for the Reasons of order, decency, expedience, or other like respects of conveniency and accommodation; is a thing no ways justly chargeable with Pharisaism, Superstition, or to be cried down and condemned under the name of will-worship; nor does it come within the compass of our Saviors reproof in this place.
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If Jonadab had laid an obligation upon the consciences of the Rechabites, not to drink wine, by telling them that for conscience sake towards God they ought to abstain therefrom;
If Jonadab had laid an obligation upon the Consciences of the Rechabites, not to drink wine, by telling them that for conscience sake towards God they ought to abstain therefrom;
or if the Jewish Elders and Governors, leaving the consciences of the people free, had onely made a Law under some penalty for decency and cleanlinesse sake, that no man should sit down to meat in publick with unwashen hands: to my seeming had he then been guilty of this Pharisaical superstition, and they free.
or if the Jewish Elders and Governors, leaving the Consciences of the people free, had only made a Law under Some penalty for decency and cleanliness sake, that no man should fit down to meat in public with unwashen hands: to my seeming had he then been guilty of this Pharisaical Superstition, and they free.
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In brief then to conclude this Enquiry, To lay an obligation either upon the judgments or consciences of men in point of opinion or practice, which God hath not laid;
In brief then to conclude this Enquiry, To lay an obligation either upon the Judgments or Consciences of men in point of opinion or practice, which God hath not laid;
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namely, how and in what respect they that teach such doctrines may be said to worship God in vain. The ambiguity of our English word Worship, hath occasioned many Errors among Divines,
namely, how and in what respect they that teach such doctrines may be said to worship God in vain. The ambiguity of our English word Worship, hath occasioned many Errors among Divines,
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and mis-understandings of one anothers words and writings, whereby the disputes and controversies about Worship are become of all other the most intricate and perplexed.
and misunderstandings of one another's words and writings, whereby the disputes and controversies about Worship Are become of all other the most intricate and perplexed.
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which we in English, for want of fitter expressions, are faine to translate promiscuously by this one word Worship. The Greek words NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET,
which we in English, for want of fitter expressions, Are feign to translate promiscuously by this one word Worship. The Greek words,,,
and NONLATINALPHABET, (which is the word here used) are all indifferently rendred, worshipping. Here, according to the notion of the Greek word, it properly signifieth the performance of some religious or devout act, with an intention to honour God thereby.
and, (which is the word Here used) Are all indifferently rendered, worshipping. Here, according to the notion of the Greek word, it properly signifies the performance of Some religious or devout act, with an intention to honour God thereby.
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Whereby it appeareth, that these Pharisees placed a great part of their Religion in the observation of these Traditions of mens devising; and flattered themselves with this conceit, that they did God a great deale of honour in so doing,
Whereby it appears, that these Pharisees placed a great part of their Religion in the observation of these Traditions of men's devising; and flattered themselves with this conceit, that they did God a great deal of honour in so doing,
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By long accustoming themselves to which-like outward observances, they had almost lost the vigor and soul of true Religion, ' (which consisteth in the inward reverence and devotion of the heart:) and had litle other left than the bare carcase, or empty outside thereof;
By long accustoming themselves to which-like outward observances, they had almost lost the vigor and soul of true Religion, ' (which Consisteth in the inward Reverence and devotion of the heart:) and had little other left than the bore carcase, or empty outside thereof;
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The place he citeth is in Esaie 29. 13. where the words according to the Original run but thus, [ Their fear towards me is taught by the precept of men:
The place he citeth is in Isaiah 29. 13. where the words according to the Original run but thus, [ Their Fear towards me is taught by the precept of men:
which being the most common and received Translation in those dayes, was therefore for the most part followed by Christ and his Apostles in their quotations, especially where it swerved not very much in sense from the Original. Now a thing is said to be done in vaine, when it hath not that wished effect, which the doer intended and expected.
which being the most Common and received translation in those days, was Therefore for the most part followed by christ and his Apostles in their quotations, especially where it swerved not very much in sense from the Original. Now a thing is said to be done in vain, when it hath not that wished Effect, which the doer intended and expected.
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God will not approve of, nor accept any VVit-worship, or VVill-worship, forged or devised by man, with an opinion as if it were a necessary part of Gods service;
God will not approve of, nor accept any VVit-worship, or VVill-worship, forged or devised by man, with an opinion as if it were a necessary part of God's service;
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nor allow of any doctrine, that tendeth to bind the Judgments or Consciences of his people further than he hath thought fit himself to bind them by the expresses of his Word.
nor allow of any Doctrine, that tendeth to bind the Judgments or Consciences of his people further than he hath Thought fit himself to bind them by the Expresses of his Word.
the gold and silver and pretious stones shall abide the fire, and the workman that built with such good stuff shall receive a blessed reward. But he that buildeth wood, or hay, or stubble; though by the great mercy of God he himself may passe through the fire,
the gold and silver and precious stones shall abide the fire, and the workman that built with such good stuff shall receive a blessed reward. But he that builds wood, or hay, or stubble; though by the great mercy of God he himself may pass through the fire,
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Wherein I doubt not by Gods help, but to make clear to the judgment of any man, that is not either uncapable through ignorance, or fore-possessed with prejudice, these three things.
Wherein I doubt not by God's help, but to make clear to the judgement of any man, that is not either uncapable through ignorance, or forepossessed with prejudice, these three things.
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Thirdly, that those Divines and others in the Church of England, that so undutifully charge her therewithall, are in truth themselves inexcusably guilty of that very crime, whereof they unjustly accuse her.
Thirdly, that those Divines and Others in the Church of England, that so undutifully charge her therewithal, Are in truth themselves inexcusably guilty of that very crime, whereof they unjustly accuse her.
First, for the Papists. That they are the right children and successors of the Pharisees, no man that rightly understandeth the Tenets of the Romish Church but will easily grant;
First, for the Papists. That they Are the right children and Successors of the Pharisees, no man that rightly understands the Tenets of the Romish Church but will Easily grant;
if he shall duly consider what a masse of humane Traditions both in point of belief and worship are imposed upon the judgments and consciences of all that may be suffered to live in the visible Communion of that Church,
if he shall duly Consider what a mass of humane Traditions both in point of belief and worship Are imposed upon the Judgments and Consciences of all that may be suffered to live in the visible Communion of that Church,
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The Popes Supremacy, Worshipping of Images, Invocation of Saints and Angels, the propitiatory Sacrifice of the Mass, Purgatory, the seven Sacraments, Transubstantiation, Adoration of the host, Communion under one kind, Private Masses, forbidaing Priests Mariage, Monastical Vowes, Prayer in an unknown tongue, Auricular Confession.
The Popes Supremacy, Worshipping of Images, Invocation of Saints and Angels, the propitiatory Sacrifice of the Mass, Purgatory, the seven Sacraments, Transubstantiation, Adoration of the host, Communion under one kind, Private Masses, forbidaing Priests Marriage, Monastical Vows, Prayer in an unknown tongue, Auricular Confessi.
All these, and I know not how many more, are such, as even by the confession of their own learned Writers, depend upon unwritten Traditions more than upon the Scriptures. True it is, that for most of these they pretend to Scripture also:
All these, and I know not how many more, Are such, as even by the Confessi of their own learned Writers, depend upon unwritten Traditions more than upon the Scriptures. True it is, that for most of these they pretend to Scripture also:
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and to shelter themselves under their great Diana Tradition. Take away that, it is confessed that many of the chiefe Arcicles of their Faith nutare & vacillare videbuntur, will seem even to totter and reel,
and to shelter themselves under their great Diana Tradition. Take away that, it is confessed that many of the chief Articles of their Faith nutare & vacillare videbuntur, will seem even to totter and reel,
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and charging it with imperfection, obscurity, uncertainty, and many other defects; and on the otherside to magnifie Traditions as every way more absolute:
and charging it with imperfection, obscurity, uncertainty, and many other defects; and on the otherside to magnify Traditions as every Way more absolute:
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but meerly their consciousness, that sundry of their doctrines, if they should be examined to the bottome, would apeare to have no sound foundation in the Written Word. And then must needs wee conclude from what hath been allready delivered, that they ought to be received, (or rather not to be received but rejected) as the Doctrines and Commandments of men.
but merely their consciousness, that sundry of their doctrines, if they should be examined to the bottom, would appear to have no found Foundation in the Written Word. And then must needs we conclude from what hath been already Delivered, that they ought to be received, (or rather not to be received but rejected) as the Doctrines and commandments of men.
For to omit that it hath been the usual course of false teachers, when their Doctrines were found not to be Scriptureproofe, to fly to Tradition: do but enquire a little into the Original and growth of Pharisaical Traditions, and you shall find that one egge is not more like another,
For to omit that it hath been the usual course of false Teachers, when their Doctrines were found not to be Scriptureproofe, to fly to Tradition: do but inquire a little into the Original and growth of Pharisaical Traditions, and you shall find that one egg is not more like Another,
When Saduc (or whosoever els was the first Author of the Sect of the Sadduces) and his followers began to vent their pestilent and Atheistical Doctrines, against the immortality of the Soule, the resurrection of the Body, and other like:
When Saduc (or whosoever Else was the First Author of the Sect of the Sadducees) and his followers began to vent their pestilent and Atheistical Doctrines, against the immortality of the Soul, the resurrection of the Body, and other like:
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the best Learned among the Jewes, (the Pharisees especially,) opposed against them by arguments and collections drawn from the Scriptures. The Saduces finding themselves unable to hold argument with them, (as having two shrewd disadvantages;
the best Learned among the Jews, (the Pharisees especially,) opposed against them by Arguments and collections drawn from the Scriptures. The Sadducees finding themselves unable to hold argument with them, (as having two shrewd disadvantages;
but stood upon the meaning of the Scriptures, as the Sadduces did upon the letter; confirming the truth of their interpretations partly from Reason, and partly from Tradition. Not meaning by Tradition (as yet,) any doctrine other than what was allready sufficiently conteined in the Scriptures; but meerly the Doctrine which had been in all ages constantly taught and received with an Ʋniversal consent among the People of God,
but stood upon the meaning of the Scriptures, as the Sadducees did upon the Letter; confirming the truth of their interpretations partly from Reason, and partly from Tradition. Not meaning by Tradition (as yet,) any Doctrine other than what was already sufficiently contained in the Scriptures; but merely the Doctrine which had been in all ages constantly taught and received with an Ʋniversal consent among the People of God,
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By this means, though they could not satisfie the Sadduces, (as Heretikes and Sectaries commonly are obstinate) yet so farre they satisfied the generality of the people, that they grew into very great esteem with them,
By this means, though they could not satisfy the Sadducees, (as Heretics and Sectaries commonly Are obstinate) yet so Far they satisfied the generality of the people, that they grew into very great esteem with them,
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Things being at this passe, any wise man may judge, how easy a matter it was for men so reverenced as the Pharisees were, to abuse the credulity of the people and the interess they had in their good opinion, to their own advantage:
Things being At this pass, any wise man may judge, how easy a matter it was for men so reverenced as the Pharisees were, to abuse the credulity of the people and the interess they had in their good opinion, to their own advantage:
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and proceeding still more and more, till the Jewish Worship by their means was grown to that height of superstition and formality, as we see it was in our Saviours dayes.
and proceeding still more and more, till the Jewish Worship by their means was grown to that height of Superstition and formality, as we see it was in our Saviors days.
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Such was the beginning, and such the rise, of these Pharisaical Traditions. Popish Traditions also both came in and grew up just after the same manner.
Such was the beginning, and such the rise, of these Pharisaical Traditions. Popish Traditions also both Come in and grew up just After the same manner.
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The Orthodox Bishops and Doctors in the antient Church, being to maintain the Trinity of Persons in the Godhead, the Consubstantiality of the Sonne with the Father, the Hypostatical Union of the two Natures in the person of Christ, the Divinity of the Holy Ghost, and other like Articles of the Catholike Religion, against the Arians, Eunomians, Macedonians, and other Heretikes:
The Orthodox Bishops and Doctors in the ancient Church, being to maintain the Trinity of Persons in the Godhead, the Consubstantiality of the Son with the Father, the Hypostatical union of the two Nature's in the person of christ, the Divinity of the Holy Ghost, and other like Articles of the Catholic Religion, against the Arians, Eunomians, Macedonians, and other Heretics:
for that the words Trinity, Homoüsion, Hypostasis, Procession, &c. (which for the better expressing of the Catholike sense they were forced to use) were not expressely to be found in the holy Scriptures; had recourse therefore very often, in their writings against the Heretikes of their times, to the Tradition of the Church.
for that the words Trinity, Homoüsion, Hypostasis, Procession, etc. (which for the better expressing of the Catholic sense they were forced to use) were not expressly to be found in the holy Scriptures; had recourse Therefore very often, in their writings against the Heretics of their times, to the Tradition of the Church.
but the very doctrine of the Scriptures themselves, as they had been constantly understood and believed by all faithfull Christians in the Catholike Church down from the Apostles times till the several present ages wherein they lived.
but the very Doctrine of the Scriptures themselves, as they had been constantly understood and believed by all faithful Christians in the Catholic Church down from the Apostles times till the several present ages wherein they lived.
and after-rise, to that heap of Errors and Superstitions, which in processe of time (by the power and policy of the Bishop of Rome especially) were introduced into the Christian Church under the specious name and colour of Catholike Traditions. Thus have they troden in the steps of their forefathers the Pharisees: and stand guilty even as they of the Superstition here condemned by our Saviour, in teaching for doctrines mens Precepts.
and after-rise, to that heap of Errors and Superstitions, which in process of time (by the power and policy of the Bishop of Rome especially) were introduced into the Christian Church under the specious name and colour of Catholic Traditions. Thus have they trodden in the steps of their Forefathers the Pharisees: and stand guilty even as they of the Superstition Here condemned by our Saviour, in teaching for doctrines men's Precepts.
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But if the Church of Rome be cast, how shall the Church of England be quit? That symbolizeth so much with her in many of hir Ceremonies, and otherwise? What are all our crossings, and kneelings, and duckings? What Surplice, and Ring, and all those other Rites and Accoutrements that are used in or about the publike Worship; but so many Commandments of men? For it cannot be made appear (nor truly do I think was it ever endeavoured,) that God hath any where commanded them.
But if the Church of Rome be cast, how shall the Church of England be quit? That symbolizeth so much with her in many of his Ceremonies, and otherwise? What Are all our crossings, and kneelings, and duckings? What Surplice, and Ring, and all those other Rites and Accoutrements that Are used in or about the public Worship; but so many commandments of men? For it cannot be made appear (nor truly do I think was it ever endeavoured,) that God hath any where commanded them.
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and the cry is of late revived again with more noise and malice than ever, in a world of base and unworthy Pamphlets, that like the frogs of Aegypt croake in every corner of the Land:
and the cry is of late revived again with more noise and malice than ever, in a world of base and unworthy Pamphlets, that like the frogs of Egypt croak in every corner of the Land:
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And I pray God the suffering of them to multiply into such heaps do not cause the whole Land so to stink in his nos-thrills, that he grow weary of it and forsake us.
And I pray God the suffering of them to multiply into such heaps do not cause the Whole Land so to stink in his nostrils, that he grow weary of it and forsake us.
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or by using hir name without hir leave for the serving of their own purposes have causelessely brought an evil suspicion upon her (as some are blamed) let them answer it as well as they can:
or by using his name without his leave for the serving of their own Purposes have causelessly brought an evil suspicion upon her (as Some Are blamed) let them answer it as well as they can:
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it is not my businesse now to plead for them, but to vindicate the Church of England against another sort of men, who have accused her of Superstition unjustly. Set both these aside;
it is not my business now to plead for them, but to vindicate the Church of England against Another sort of men, who have accused her of Superstition unjustly. Set both these aside;
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There is no Superstition either in wearing or in not wearing a Surplice, in kneeling or in not kneeling at the Communion, in crossing or in not crossing an infant newly baptized:
There is no Superstition either in wearing or in not wearing a Surplice, in kneeling or in not kneeling At the Communion, in crossing or in not crossing an infant newly baptised:
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So long as neither the one is done with an opinion of necessity, nor the other forborn out of the opinion of unlawfulness. For so long the conscience standeth free.
So long as neither the one is done with an opinion of necessity, nor the other forborn out of the opinion of unlawfulness. For so long the conscience Stands free.
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and they might do both without superstition. But if any man shall wear, or kneel, or crosse, with an opinion of necessity and for conscience sake towards God,
and they might do both without Superstition. But if any man shall wear, or kneel, or cross, with an opinion of necessity and for conscience sake towards God,
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doubtlesse the use of those Ceremonies by reason of such his opinion should be Superstition to him. Because a man cannot be of that Opinion, but he must believe it to be true doctrine, that such and such Ceremonies are of themselves necessary parts of Gods worship.
doubtless the use of those Ceremonies by reason of such his opinion should be Superstition to him. Because a man cannot be of that Opinion, but he must believe it to be true Doctrine, that such and such Ceremonies Are of themselves necessary parts of God's worship.
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As on the contrary, if any body should refuse to weare, or kneel, or crosse, out of an opinion of their unlawfulnes; as if those Ceremonies did vitiate the whole act of that worship whereunto they are applied:
As on the contrary, if any body should refuse to wear, or kneel, or cross, out of an opinion of their unlawfulness; as if those Ceremonies did vitiate the Whole act of that worship whereunto they Are applied:
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I cannot see, but upon the same ground, and by reason of such his opinion, the refusal of those Ceremonies should be to him also Superstition. Because a man cannot be of that opinion, but he must believe this to be true doctrine, that such and such Ceremonies are of themselves unlawful to be used in the Worship of God.
I cannot see, but upon the same ground, and by reason of such his opinion, the refusal of those Ceremonies should be to him also Superstition. Because a man cannot be of that opinion, but he must believe this to be true Doctrine, that such and such Ceremonies Are of themselves unlawful to be used in the Worship of God.
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But the obedient children of the Church of England, having no such opinion either of the necessity or unlawfulnes of the said Ceremonies; but holding them to be (as indeed they are) things in their own nature indifferent:
But the obedient children of the Church of England, having not such opinion either of the necessity or unlawfulness of the said Ceremonies; but holding them to be (as indeed they Are) things in their own nature indifferent:
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So then in the things commanded taken materially, that is to say, considered in themselves without respect to the Churches command, there is no Superstition: because there is nothing concerning them doctrinally taught either the one way, or the other.
So then in the things commanded taken materially, that is to say, considered in themselves without respect to the Churches command, there is no Superstition: Because there is nothing Concerning them doctrinally taught either the one Way, or the other.
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Now if we can as well clear these things taken also formally, that is to say, considered not in themselves, but as they stand commanded by publick authority of the Church:
Now if we can as well clear these things taken also formally, that is to say, considered not in themselves, but as they stand commanded by public Authority of the Church:
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For although the very commanding them do seem to bring with it a kind of necessity, and to lay a tye upon the Conscience, (as that of St. Paul implieth both, you must needs be subject, and that for conscience sake:) yet is not that any tye brought upon the Conscience de novo by such command of the Church: onely that tye that lay upon the Conscience before, by virtue of that general Commandment of God of obeying the higher powers in all their lawful Commands, is by that Commandment of the Church applied to that particular matter.
For although the very commanding them do seem to bring with it a kind of necessity, and to lay a tie upon the Conscience, (as that of Saint Paul Implies both, you must needs be Subject, and that for conscience sake:) yet is not that any tie brought upon the Conscience de novo by such command of the Church: only that tie that lay upon the Conscience before, by virtue of that general Commandment of God of obeying the higher Powers in all their lawful Commands, is by that Commandment of the Church applied to that particular matter.
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Even as it is in all Civil Constitutions, and humane positive Laws whatsoever. And the Necessity also is but an Obediential, not a Doctrinal necessity.
Even as it is in all Civil Constitutions, and humane positive Laws whatsoever. And the Necessity also is but an Obediential, not a Doctrinal necessity.
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But the Text requireth a Doctrinal necessity, to make the thing done a vain and superstitious worship [ Teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
But the Text requires a Doctrinal necessity, to make the thing done a vain and superstitious worship [ Teaching for doctrines the Commandments of men.
For look as the case standeth with private men for doing, or refusing: even so standeth the case with publick Governours for commanding or forbidding. As therefore with private men, it is not the bare doing or refusing of a thing,
For look as the case Stands with private men for doing, or refusing: even so Stands the case with public Governors for commanding or forbidding. As Therefore with private men, it is not the bore doing or refusing of a thing,
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but the doing of it with an opinion of Necessity, or the refusing of it with the opinion of Unlawfulness, that maketh the Action superstitious, as hath been already shewed:
but the doing of it with an opinion of Necessity, or the refusing of it with the opinion of Unlawfulness, that makes the Actium superstitious, as hath been already showed:
So with publick Governours, it is not the commanding or forbidding of a mutable Ceremony, as for the present they shall deem it fit, for order, decency, or uniformities sake, or such other like respect:
So with public Governors, it is not the commanding or forbidding of a mutable Ceremony, as for the present they shall deem it fit, for order, decency, or Uniformities sake, or such other like respect:
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but the commanding of it with an opinion as if it were of perpetual necessity, or the forbidding it with the like opinion as if it were simply unlawful, that maketh the Constitution superstitious.
but the commanding of it with an opinion as if it were of perpetual necessity, or the forbidding it with the like opinion as if it were simply unlawful, that makes the Constitution superstitious.
and that in as plain and expresse terms as can be desired, disclaimed all humane Traditions, that are imposed upon the consciences of Gods people either in point of Faith or Manners; and declared to the world, that she challenged no power to her self to order any thing by her own authority but onely in things indiffenent, and such as are not repugnant to the word of God;
and that in as plain and express terms as can be desired, disclaimed all humane Traditions, that Are imposed upon the Consciences of God's people either in point of Faith or Manners; and declared to the world, that she challenged no power to her self to order any thing by her own Authority but only in things indiffenent, and such as Are not repugnant to the word of God;
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Let any Papist or Precisiian in the world give instance but in any one single thing, doctrinally maintained by the Church of England, which he can with any colour of truth except against as a Commandment of men: if we do not either shew good warrant for it from the written word of God, (which we doubt not but to be able to do,
Let any Papist or Precisiian in the world give instance but in any one single thing, doctrinally maintained by the Church of England, which he can with any colour of truth except against as a Commandment of men: if we do not either show good warrant for it from the written word of God, (which we doubt not but to be able to do,
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and is most adrem;) or else (which is enough ad hominem) for every single instance they shall bring, return them ten of their own teaching, every whit as liable to the same exception as that:
and is most adrem;) or Else (which is enough ad hominem) for every single instance they shall bring, return them ten of their own teaching, every whit as liable to the same exception as that:
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But now what will you say, if after all this clamouring against English-Popish Ceremonies, (as of late they have blasoned them,) they that keep all this adoe prove in the end the guilty persons themselves? I am much deceived if it do not clearly prove so:
But now what will you say, if After all this clamouring against English-Popish Ceremonies, (as of late they have blazoned them,) they that keep all this ado prove in the end the guilty Persons themselves? I am much deceived if it do not clearly prove so:
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First, compare them a litle, which will also adde some confirmation to the former point for the farther justifying of the Church of England in this behalf.
First, compare them a little, which will also add Some confirmation to the former point for the farther justifying of the Church of England in this behalf.
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and they using the liberty of the Power given them, have appointed kneeling rather than sitting or standing, as judging it a gesture of greater reverence and well becoming our unworthinesse, but without any opinion either of the necessity of that gesture,
and they using the liberty of the Power given them, have appointed kneeling rather than sitting or standing, as judging it a gesture of greater Reverence and well becoming our unworthiness, but without any opinion either of the necessity of that gesture,
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so God had given the like Power to these our Brethren, and they using the liberty of that Power had appointed sitting or standing rather than kneeling, as judging either of them a more proper Table gesture than it,
so God had given the like Power to these our Brothers, and they using the liberty of that Power had appointed sitting or standing rather than kneeling, as judging either of them a more proper Table gesture than it,
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] so our Church-governors should say to the people peremptorily in effect thus, [ you are bound in conscience to kneel, or else you profane the holy Sacrament, not discerning the Lords Body;
] so our Church governors should say to the people peremptorily in Effect thus, [ you Are bound in conscience to kneel, or Else you profane the holy Sacrament, not discerning the lords Body;
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because by that doctrinal necessity as well the one sort as the other had laid a perpetual obligation upon the Consciences of men, in a matter which God having not any where either commanded or forbidden hath therefore left free and indifferent.
Because by that doctrinal necessity as well the one sort as the other had laid a perpetual obligation upon the Consciences of men, in a matter which God having not any where either commanded or forbidden hath Therefore left free and indifferent.
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Our Brethren having no publick authority given them to order what shall be done or not done in matters of external government, do yet bind the consciences of Gods people, by teaching that which they thus forbid to be simply and in it self unlawful. Our Governors on the contrary,
Our Brothers having no public Authority given them to order what shall be done or not done in matters of external government, do yet bind the Consciences of God's people, by teaching that which they thus forbid to be simply and in it self unlawful. Our Governors on the contrary,
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though having publick authority to prescribe in such matters, do yet leave the consciences of men at liberty, without teaching that which they appoint, to be of absolute necessity in it self.
though having public Authority to prescribe in such matters, do yet leave the Consciences of men At liberty, without teaching that which they appoint, to be of absolute necessity in it self.
but teaching a doctrine, do by virtue of that doctrine charge the people not to kneel: Whether of both sides may rightlier be said to teach for doctrines the Commandments of men?
but teaching a Doctrine, do by virtue of that Doctrine charge the people not to kneel: Whither of both sides may rightlier be said to teach for doctrines the commandments of men?
for how many hours would serve to reckon them all? or who indeed (even of themselves) knoweth them all? There are so many Covies of new doctrines sprung up ever and anon, especially in these late times of connivence and licentiousness;
for how many hours would serve to reckon them all? or who indeed (even of themselves) Knoweth them all? There Are so many Covies of new doctrines sprung up ever and anon, especially in these late times of connivance and licentiousness;
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yet I cannot dissemble my fear that it is but too true, (by the proportion of what we almost daily hear or see,) that within little more than this one twelvemonth last past there have been more false and superstitious doctrines vented in the Pulpits and Presses in England,
yet I cannot dissemble my Fear that it is but too true, (by the proportion of what we almost daily hear or see,) that within little more than this one twelvemonth last passed there have been more false and superstitious doctrines vented in the Pulpits and Presses in England,
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than have been (in so open and daring a manner) in the whole space of almost fourscore years before, I mean since the first of Queen Elizabeth of blessed memory.
than have been (in so open and daring a manner) in the Whole Molle of almost fourscore Years before, I mean since the First of Queen Elizabeth of blessed memory.
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and Ceremonies established by Law, partly concerning sundry received customs in matters wholly or in part Ecclesiastical, partly concerning the use of sundry pastimes and recreations, partly concerning sundry usages and customs in vita communi in things meerly Civil,
and Ceremonies established by Law, partly Concerning sundry received customs in matters wholly or in part Ecclesiastical, partly Concerning the use of sundry pastimes and recreations, partly Concerning sundry usages and customs in vita Communi in things merely Civil,
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I shall present unto your view a dozen onely, which I have selected from the rest of those that I have observed to have been most urged of late in Sermons and Pamphlets; by which you may in part judge of the rest. And they are these
I shall present unto your view a dozen only, which I have selected from the rest of those that I have observed to have been most urged of late in Sermons and Pamphlets; by which you may in part judge of the rest. And they Are these
2. That it is not in the power of the Church to ordain any Rites or Ceremonies in the service of God, which the people are bound to observe, other than such as God hath commanded in his Word.
2. That it is not in the power of the Church to ordain any Rites or Ceremonies in the service of God, which the people Are bound to observe, other than such as God hath commanded in his Word.
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7. That the Presbyterian discipline is the very Scepter of Christs Kingdom; or the order appointed by Christ himself for the perpetual Government of his Church, which ought of all particular Congregations to be inviolably observed unto the Worlds end.
7. That the Presbyterian discipline is the very Sceptre of Christ Kingdom; or the order appointed by christ himself for the perpetual Government of his Church, which ought of all particular Congregations to be inviolably observed unto the World's end.
9. That Ecclesiastical persons may not meddle in secular affairs; nor can with a good conscience exercise any Civil office or Jurisdiction, although by humane authority, Law, or custome allowed them.
9. That Ecclesiastical Persons may not meddle in secular affairs; nor can with a good conscience exercise any Civil office or Jurisdiction, although by humane Authority, Law, or custom allowed them.
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yet for that I find it often touched upon in these late Treatises, and conceive it to be an Errour of no lesse dangerous consequence than many of the former, I thought meet not to omit it:) That the Examples of Christ and of his Apostles ought to be observed of all Christians,
yet for that I find it often touched upon in these late Treatises, and conceive it to be an Error of no less dangerous consequence than many of the former, I Thought meet not to omit it:) That the Examples of christ and of his Apostles ought to be observed of all Christians,
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23. Concerning which Positions, I do here in the face of this Congregation take God to witness, who shall judge us all at the last day, that I do verily believe,
23. Concerning which Positions, I do Here in the face of this Congregation take God to witness, who shall judge us all At the last day, that I do verily believe,
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and in my conscience am perswaded, that all and every of them are the vaine and superstitious inventions of men, wholy destitute of all sound warrant from the Written Word of God rightly understood and applied:
and in my conscience am persuaded, that all and every of them Are the vain and superstitious Inventions of men, wholly destitute of all found warrant from the Written Word of God rightly understood and applied:
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Many and great are the mischiefs otherwise, that come to the Church and people of God, by the teaching of these and other like groundless Positions: As amongst others these three following.
Many and great Are the mischiefs otherwise, that come to the Church and people of God, by the teaching of these and other like groundless Positions: As among Others these three following.
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Secondly, many sober and godly men, both Ministers and others, who cheerfully submit to the established Lawes and Government, (as they take themselves by the Law of God bound to doe, in things which they believe not to be repugnant to his Word) are by this means unworthily exposed to contempt and miscensure,
Secondly, many Sobrium and godly men, both Ministers and Others, who cheerfully submit to the established Laws and Government, (as they take themselves by the Law of God bound to do, in things which they believe not to be repugnant to his Word) Are by this means unworthily exposed to contempt and miscensure,
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they shall be sure to be forthwith branded as opposers of the Gospel. As if there were such a spirit of Infallibility annexed to some mens Pulpits, as some have said there is to the Popes Chaire, that whatsoever they shall deliver thence must needs be Gospel. Thirdly, hereby many an honest-hearted and well-meaning Christian is wonderfully abused:
they shall be sure to be forthwith branded as opposers of the Gospel. As if there were such a Spirit of Infallibility annexed to Some men's Pulpits, as Some have said there is to the Popes Chair, that whatsoever they shall deliver thence must needs be Gospel. Thirdly, hereby many an honest-hearted and well-meaning Christian is wonderfully abused:
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by being mis-led into Error, Superstition, and Disobedience; by having his conscience brought into bondage in those things, whereunto it was the good pleasure of God to leave him free;
by being misled into Error, Superstition, and Disobedience; by having his conscience brought into bondage in those things, whereunto it was the good pleasure of God to leave him free;
the thing that I am presently to affirme, concerning all and every of the positions aforesaid and other like them, pertinently to the Text and business in hand, is this, That whosoever shall doctrinally and positively teath any of the same, doth ipso facto become guilty of the Superstition here condemned by our Saviour,
the thing that I am presently to affirm, Concerning all and every of the positions aforesaid and other like them, pertinently to the Text and business in hand, is this, That whosoever shall doctrinally and positively teath any of the same, does ipso facto become guilty of the Superstition Here condemned by our Saviour,
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And I doubt not, but there are in the Church of England sundry learned iudicious and Orthodox Divines, no way suspected of favouring Popery or Popish Innovations, that by Gods help and the advantage of Truth will be ready to maintaine what I now affirme, in a fair Christian and Scholar-like trial, against whosoever are otherwise minded, whensoever by authority they shall be thereunto required.
And I doubt not, but there Are in the Church of England sundry learned judicious and Orthodox Divines, no Way suspected of favouring Popery or Popish Innovations, that by God's help and the advantage of Truth will be ready to maintain what I now affirm, in a fair Christian and Scholarlike trial, against whosoever Are otherwise minded, whensoever by Authority they shall be thereunto required.
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I have now finished what I had to say from this Scripture by way of Application. From the whole premisses would arise sundry Inferences, as Corollaries and by way of Use. In the prosecution whereof, had we time for it, I should have occasion to fall upon some things that might be of right good use for the setling of mens judgments and consciences in a way of Truth and Peace. And truely my aime lay chiefly here,
I have now finished what I had to say from this Scripture by Way of Application. From the Whole premises would arise sundry Inferences, as Corollaries and by Way of Use. In the prosecution whereof, had we time for it, I should have occasion to fallen upon Some things that might be of right good use for the settling of men's Judgments and Consciences in a Way of Truth and Peace. And truly my aim lay chiefly Here,
when my thoughts fixt upon this Text. But having enlarged my self so far beyond my first purpose allready, I shall onely give you a short touch of each of them:
when my thoughts fixed upon this Text. But having enlarged my self so Far beyond my First purpose already, I shall only give you a short touch of each of them:
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That they would in the fear of God review their own dictates, and (all partiality and self-seeking laid aside) bestow a little paines to examine throughly the soundness of those principles from which they draw their conclusions: whether they be the very true word of God indeed,
That they would in the Fear of God review their own dictates, and (all partiality and self-seeking laid aside) bestow a little pains to examine thoroughly the soundness of those principles from which they draw their conclusions: whither they be the very true word of God indeed,
and that it is with our brethren herein as with other men, may sufficiently appeare in this, that few of them will so much as bestow the reading of those books, that might give them satisfaction.
and that it is with our brothers herein as with other men, may sufficiently appear in this, that few of them will so much as bestow the reading of those books, that might give them satisfaction.
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But (beloved) better try your own work your selves, and if it prove but hay or stubble burn it your selves, by acknowledging your errour and retracting it; that you may build better:
But (Beloved) better try your own work your selves, and if it prove but hay or stubble burn it your selves, by acknowledging your error and retracting it; that you may built better:
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Better for any of us all, whether in respect of our errours or sins, to prevent the Lords judging of us, by timely judging our selves, than to slack the time till his judgment overtake us.
Better for any of us all, whither in respect of our errors or Sins, to prevent the lords judging of us, by timely judging our selves, than to slack the time till his judgement overtake us.
The second use should be an Admonition to all my Brethren of the Ministery for the time to come, and that in the Apostles words, 1 Cor. 3. 10. Let every man take heed what he buildeth.
The second use should be an Admonition to all my Brothers of the Ministry for the time to come, and that in the Apostles words, 1 Cor. 3. 10. Let every man take heed what he builds.
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and covetous enough, professed yet that if Balak would give him his house full of silver and gold, he neither durst nor would goe beyond the word of the Lord to do less or more.
and covetous enough, professed yet that if Balak would give him his house full of silver and gold, he neither durst nor would go beyond the word of the Lord to do less or more.
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The golden meane is a hard thing to hit upon almost in any thing, without some warping toward one of the extremes, either on the right hand, or on the left:
The golden mean is a hard thing to hit upon almost in any thing, without Some warping towards one of the extremes, either on the right hand, or on the left:
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and without a great deal of wisdome and care seldome shall we seek to shun one extreme, and not run a little too farre towards the other, if not quite into it.
and without a great deal of Wisdom and care seldom shall we seek to shun one extreme, and not run a little too Far towards the other, if not quite into it.
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and all little enough without Gods blessing too, (ey and our own greater care too,) to keep us from running into Errours, and from teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
and all little enough without God's blessing too, (ey and our own greater care too,) to keep us from running into Errors, and from teaching for doctrines the Commandments of men.
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The Third use should be for Admonition also, to all the people of God, that they be not hasty to believe every spirit; but to try the Spirits (especially when they see the spirits to disagree and clash one with another,
The Third use should be for Admonition also, to all the people of God, that they be not hasty to believe every Spirit; but to try the Spirits (especially when they see the spirits to disagree and clash one with Another,
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or find otherwise just cause of suspicion;) and that, as the Beraeans did, by the Scriptures. Using withall all good subsidiary helps for the better understanding thereof:
or find otherwise just cause of suspicion;) and that, as the Bereans did, by the Scriptures. Using withal all good subsidiary helps for the better understanding thereof:
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the Rule of Right Reason, and the known constant judgment and practice of the Universal Church. That so they may fanne away the chaffe from the wheat: and letting goe the refuse, hold falt that which is good.
the Rule of Right Reason, and the known constant judgement and practice of the Universal Church. That so they may fan away the chaff from the wheat: and letting go the refuse, hold fault that which is good.
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To this end, every man should especially beware, that he do not suffer himself to be carried away with names; nor to have any mans person either in hatred or admiration: but embrace what is consonant to truth and reason,
To this end, every man should especially beware, that he do not suffer himself to be carried away with names; nor to have any men person either in hatred or admiration: but embrace what is consonant to truth and reason,
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and true hearty affection to God and his Truth and Church, by mainteining the simplicity of the Christian Faith, and asserting the doctrine of Christian Liberty, against all corrupt mixtures of mens inventions, and against all unlawful impositions of mens commandments, in any kind whatsoever.
and true hearty affection to God and his Truth and Church, by maintaining the simplicity of the Christian Faith, and asserting the Doctrine of Christian Liberty, against all corrupt mixtures of men's Inventions, and against all unlawful impositions of men's Commandments, in any kind whatsoever.
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The last use should be an humble Supplication to those that have in their hands the ordering of the great affairs of Church and State; That they would in their goodnesse and wisdomes make some speedy and effectual provision, to represse the exorbitant licentiousnesse of these times, in printing and preaching every man what he list:
The last use should be an humble Supplication to those that have in their hands the ordering of the great affairs of Church and State; That they would in their Goodness and wisdoms make Some speedy and effectual provision, to repress the exorbitant licentiousness of these times, in printing and preaching every man what he list:
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to the great dishonour of God, scandal of the Reformed Religion, fomenting of Superstition and Errour, and disturbance of the peace both of Church and Commonwealth. Lest if way be still given thereunto, those evill spirits that this late connivence hath raised, grow so fiecre within a while, that it will trouble all the power and wisdom of the Kingdom to conjure them handsomly down again.
to the great dishonour of God, scandal of the Reformed Religion, fomenting of Superstition and Error, and disturbance of the peace both of Church and Commonwealth. Lest if Way be still given thereunto, those evil spirits that this late connivance hath raised, grow so fiecre within a while, that it will trouble all the power and Wisdom of the Kingdom to conjure them handsomely down again.
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But certainly, since we find by late experience, what wildnesse in some of the Laypeople, what petulancy in some of the inferior Clergy, what insolency in some both of the Laity and Clergy, our Land is grown into,
But Certainly, since we find by late experience, what wildness in Some of the Laypeople, what petulancy in Some of the inferior Clergy, what insolency in Some both of the Laity and Clergy, our Land is grown into,
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we cannot but see, what need we have to desire and pray, that the Ecclesiastical Government and power may be timely setled in some such moderate and effectual way;
we cannot but see, what need we have to desire and pray, that the Ecclesiastical Government and power may be timely settled in Some such moderate and effectual Way;
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In the mean time, so long as things hang thus loose and unsetled, I know not better how to represent unto you the present face of the times in some respects,
In the mean time, so long as things hang thus lose and unsettled, I know not better how to represent unto you the present face of the times in Some respects,
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What the end of these insolencies will be, God alone knoweth. The increase of Profanenesse, Riot, Oppression, and all manner of wickednesse on the one side;
What the end of these insolences will be, God alone Knoweth. The increase of Profaneness, Riot, Oppression, and all manner of wickedness on the one side;
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To purge out of us by the fire of his Holy spirit all drosse of pride and bypocrisie; To increase in us by the grace of his Holy spirit the love of Truth and Godlinesse; To support us by the comforts of his Holy spirit amidst all our distresses and fears; And to lead us by the guidance of his Holy spirit along the paths of holynesse unto the ports of happinesse. And all this for the alone merits sake of his blessed Son and our alone Saviour Jesus Christ. To which blessed Father, Son, and holy Spirit, be ascribed by us and the whole Christian Church, all the kingdom, the power, and the glory, from this time forth for evermore. Amen. Amen. FINIS.
To purge out of us by the fire of his Holy Spirit all dross of pride and bypocrisie; To increase in us by the grace of his Holy Spirit the love of Truth and Godliness; To support us by the comforts of his Holy Spirit amid all our Distresses and fears; And to led us by the guidance of his Holy Spirit along the paths of holiness unto the ports of happiness. And all this for the alone merits sake of his blessed Son and our alone Saviour jesus christ. To which blessed Father, Son, and holy Spirit, be ascribed by us and the Whole Christian Church, all the Kingdom, the power, and the glory, from this time forth for evermore. Amen. Amen. FINIS.
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Andradius. Multò maxima pars Evangelii pervenit ad nos traditione; perexigua literis est mandata. Hos. Confess. c. 92. Egenum elementum. Hosius. Plumbea regula. Pighius, &c.
Andreas. Multò maxima pars Evangelii pervenit ad nos tradition; perexigua literis est Commandments. Hos. Confess. c. 92. Egenum Elementum. Hosius. Plumbea regula. Pighius, etc.
Sadoc discipulus Antiqui Sochaei, author sectae Sadducaeorum secundùm Rabbinos. V. E l. Tisb in NONLATINALPHABET; Schindler. in Lexic. Pentagl. Sed hoc ut commentum Rabbinicum exigit Montacutius ▪ qui Sadducaeorum o iginem ad Dositheum quendam refert, ex authoritate Epiphanii & aliorum; eosque Sadducaeos dictos confirmat a NONLATINALPHABET Justitia, ob mores austeros, & in judiciis severitatem. V. Montacut. Appar. 7. §. 49.
Sadoc discipulus Antiqui Sochaei, author sectae Sadducees secundùm Rabbinos. V. E l. Tisb in; Schindler. in Lexic. Pentangle. Said hoc ut Commentum Rabbinic exigit Montacutius ▪ qui Sadducees o iginem ad dositheum quendam refert, ex authoritate Epiphanii & Aliorum; eosque Sadducees dictos Confirmed a Justitia, ob mores austeros, & in Judiciis severitatem. V. Montacute. Appear. 7. §. 49.
The Ceremonies that remain are reteined for discipline and order, which, upon just causes, may be altered and changed, and therefore are not to be esteemed equal with God's law. Preface, of Cerem.
The Ceremonies that remain Are retained for discipline and order, which, upon just Causes, may be altered and changed, and Therefore Are not to be esteemed equal with God's law. Preface, of Ceremony.
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The Church hath power to decree rites and Ceremonies, — but it ought not besides the Scripture to enforce any thing to be believed for necessity of salvation. Artic. 20. Every particular or National Church hath authority to ordain, change, and abolish Ceremonies &c. Art. 34.
The Church hath power to Decree Rites and Ceremonies, — but it ought not beside the Scripture to enforce any thing to be believed for necessity of salvation. Artic. 20. Every particular or National Church hath Authority to ordain, change, and Abolah Ceremonies etc. Art. 34.
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That the observation of Annual Festivals in memory of Christ or his Apostles, as Christmas, Easter, &c. is Antichristian, superstitious, and unlawful.
That the observation of Annual Festivals in memory of christ or his Apostles, as Christmas, Easter, etc. is Antichristian, superstitious, and unlawful.
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