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A VISITATION SERMON, Preached at Lin in Norfolk, June 24. Anno 1633. Psal. 76. vers. 11. Promise to the Lord,
A VISITATION SERMON, Preached At Lin in Norfolk, June 24. Anno 1633. Psalm 76. vers. 11. Promise to the Lord,
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and keep it, all ye that be round about him. FOR my present Argument, of Promise and Oath;
and keep it, all you that be round about him. FOR my present Argument, of Promise and Oath;
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What Place more fit than This, where some private Innovators have lately conspired against our sworn form of Religion? And what Time more seasonable,
What Place more fit than This, where Some private Innovators have lately conspired against our sworn from of Religion? And what Time more seasonable,
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than the time of this Meeting, call'd to give an account of sundry publick Promises, Ecclesiastick and Sacerdotall, freely made by deliberate choice, confirm'd by Oath and Subscription? And what Persons more apposite Hearers than your selves, especially bound to make and to perform them, by your high Office, your near attendance on the Lord your God? Place, Time,
than the time of this Meeting, called to give an account of sundry public Promises, Ecclesiastic and Sacerdotal, freely made by deliberate choice, confirmed by Oath and Subscription? And what Persons more apposite Hearers than your selves, especially bound to make and to perform them, by your high Office, your near attendance on the Lord your God? Place, Time,
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and Persons so well agreeing, harken to the charge of my Text: You emphatically, whom it so closely concerns, you of all men.
and Persons so well agreeing, harken to the charge of my Text: You emphatically, whom it so closely concerns, you of all men.
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Promise to the Lord, and keep it, all ye that be round about him. Promise to the Lord, and keep it, all you that be round about him.
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The Parts are three: 1. A Counsell commended, Promise. 2. An Obligation thereof begotten, Keep it. 3. The Parties betwixt whom it passes, You, and the Lord. Which may be reduced to three Propositions. 1. Holy Promises are laudably made. 2. Being once made, they must be necessarily kept. 3. Especially kept between such Parties.
The Parts Are three: 1. A Counsel commended, Promise. 2. an Obligation thereof begotten, Keep it. 3. The Parties betwixt whom it passes, You, and the Lord. Which may be reduced to three Propositions. 1. Holy Promises Are laudably made. 2. Being once made, they must be necessarily kept. 3. Especially kept between such Parties.
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The Bond is streightned because assign'd to the Lord, assign'd by them that be round about him.
The Bound is straighteneth Because assigned to the Lord, assigned by them that be round about him.
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First, Holy Promises are laudably made:
First, Holy Promises Are laudably made:
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else Baptism it self is blameable, whose covenant binds us to forsake the World, the Flesh, and the Devill.
Else Baptism it self is blameable, whose Covenant binds us to forsake the World, the Flesh, and the devil.
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I need not over-urge this truth, if onely I forbear the name of a Vow, which carries an odious sound of some Jewish or Popish Relick.
I need not over-urge this truth, if only I forbear the name of a Voelli, which carries an odious found of Some Jewish or Popish Relic.
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As in manners, we may safely equivocate, but not lie; falsly accuse, but not slander; take away, not rob nor steal:
As in manners, we may safely equivocate, but not lie; falsely accuse, but not slander; take away, not rob nor steal:
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So in Religion, promise we may, so we do not vow; protest, not swear.
So in Religion, promise we may, so we do not Voelli; protest, not swear.
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Nay, Religion is grown so verball, that many Earnest Points, consisting in meer words, have quite thrust out all consideration of much pious matter.
Nay, Religion is grown so verbal, that many Earnest Points, consisting in mere words, have quite thrust out all consideration of much pious matter.
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Because we will not hear of Justification but onely by Faith (for Faith is the radicall vertue) we abhor the concomitant works of Charity as mortall sins, scarce to be nam'd, never committed amongst us.
Because we will not hear of Justification but only by Faith (for Faith is the radical virtue) we abhor the concomitant works of Charity as Mortal Sins, scarce to be named, never committed among us.
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Because Confirmation hath been ranck'd amongst Sacraments, (for, as Baptism is our birth in Christ,
Because Confirmation hath been ranked among Sacraments, (for, as Baptism is our birth in christ,
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so Confirmation is our growth, and fits us for mans estate in the Eucharist;) it is now scarce thought a godly Ordinance.
so Confirmation is our growth, and fits us for men estate in the Eucharist;) it is now scarce Thought a godly Ordinance.
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Because Confession hath sometimes given a name to the Rood, (for Confession is the reading of faults) away with the Apostle's Precept, we may not confesse our sins one to another.
Because Confessi hath sometime given a name to the Rood, (for Confessi is the reading of Faults) away with the Apostle's Precept, we may not confess our Sins one to Another.
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Because Pennance, thereafter enjoyn'd, hath been held another Sacrament, (for it is a holy and cleansing Discipline) it is now scarce allowed for an honest chastisement.
Because Penance, thereafter enjoined, hath been held Another Sacrament, (for it is a holy and cleansing Discipline) it is now scarce allowed for an honest chastisement.
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Because the Liturgy and Communion hath sometimes been called Masse, (for there is Christus missus ) the onely service of God i• now to hear him serve us:
Because the Liturgy and Communion hath sometime been called Mass, (for there is Christus missus) the only service of God i• now to hear him serve us:
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we come to as little of Prayers, as without danger of losing Sermon precisely we can, and seldom Receive without compulsion.
we come to as little of Prayers, as without danger of losing Sermon precisely we can, and seldom Receive without compulsion.
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Because the Table hath sometimes been called the Altar, (though Christ and St. Paul have call'd it so too, that's all one) yet,
Because the Table hath sometime been called the Altar, (though christ and Saint Paul have called it so too, that's all one) yet,
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for the word's sake, 'tis humbled to a lower place, to another posture, to filth and rottennesse, till it be scarce known for a Table.
for the word's sake, it's humbled to a lower place, to Another posture, to filth and rottenness, till it be scarce known for a Table.
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Because the Minister hath been called Priest, (for Christ is our High-Priest) therefore he is now throughly be-ministred, made our Minister, not God's,
Because the Minister hath been called Priest, (for christ is our High-Priest) Therefore he is now thoroughly be-ministred, made our Minister, not God's,
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and must pipe what we bid him. Because some Churches have harboured Superstition, (though Superstition be ill reformed with Sacriledge;
and must pipe what we bid him. Because Some Churches have Harboured Superstition, (though Superstition be ill reformed with Sacrilege;
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selling of Doves, with plucking down of Walls) yet the word Superstition being given, they,
selling of Dove, with plucking down of Walls) yet the word Superstition being given, they,
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and many a Parish Church besides, at once fell to ground, and the word Congregation is built in their steed.
and many a Parish Church beside, At once fell to ground, and the word Congregation is built in their steed.
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Ju•• so, because some Vows were made superstitiously to the blessed Virgin, in hope of Mediation;
Ju•• so, Because Some Vows were made superstitiously to the blessed Virgae, in hope of Mediation;
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or presumptuously to Christ, with opinion of Merit; therefore all Vows must be rejected, all censur'd unlawfull in themselves.
or presumptuously to christ, with opinion of Merit; Therefore all Vows must be rejected, all censured unlawful in themselves.
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Brethren, you may remember, that the covetous fury of Church-Reformation, like that which was wrought on Benjamin, did almost proceed to the ruine of a Tribe, the rooting out of the Clergy:
Brothers, you may Remember, that the covetous fury of Church reformation, like that which was wrought on Benjamin, did almost proceed to the ruin of a Tribe, the rooting out of the Clergy:
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that as Israel was driven to repair the losse, by granting them wives of rapine; so this Land, by admitting ignorant Priests, snatch'd from their Shops and Trades.
that as Israel was driven to repair the loss, by granting them wives of rapine; so this Land, by admitting ignorant Priests, snatched from their Shops and Trades.
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How taught they their Hearers in publick? but as their Hearers taught them in private.
How taught they their Hearers in public? but as their Hearers taught them in private.
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And what Doctrine could prove the spoile of the Church lawfull, but the unlawfulnesse of Vows? And what could totally discountenance the thing,
And what Doctrine could prove the spoil of the Church lawful, but the unlawfulness of Vows? And what could totally discountenance the thing,
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but reprobation of the neer common Name, including Superstition together with Devotion. Words are deputed for Things;
but reprobation of the near Common Name, including Superstition together with Devotion. Words Are deputed for Things;
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and change of words made the businesse of Reformation to seem more numerous and weighty, as indeed it ought to seem.
and change of words made the business of Reformation to seem more numerous and weighty, as indeed it ought to seem.
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For as the Church had great need to be reformed, so the Spoilers had much more need to reform her,
For as the Church had great need to be reformed, so the Spoilers had much more need to reform her,
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and their heirs have still the same need.
and their Heirs have still the same need.
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Wherefore if you dedicate your selves or any thing else unto God, remove it further from the speciall name,
Wherefore if you dedicate your selves or any thing Else unto God, remove it further from the special name,
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and favour it with a style more generall; call it a Promise, no Vow; no Vow, I beseech you.
and favour it with a style more general; call it a Promise, no Voelli; no Voelli, I beseech you.
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If I spake to unletter'd people, I would forbear;
If I spoke to unlettered people, I would forbear;
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but before you that can well discern substance from shadow, I dare present the truth naked.
but before you that can well discern substance from shadow, I Dare present the truth naked.
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The Greek and Latine Translations are, NONLATINALPHABET, Vovete, Vow unto the Lord. The Acts which I shall inculcate are properly Vows;
The Greek and Latin Translations Are,, Vow, Voelli unto the Lord. The Acts which I shall inculcate Are properly Vows;
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and therefore I plainly pronounce, That Vows are also laudable. In strict Language, Vows are holy Promises of a more speciall kind.
and Therefore I plainly pronounce, That Vows Are also laudable. In strict Language, Vows Are holy Promises of a more special kind.
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We may sometimes promise a matter necessary, as Jacob his Tythe, Naaman his sole Worship of God;
We may sometime promise a matter necessary, as Jacob his Tithe, Naaman his sole Worship of God;
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such an Act is barely a Promise.
such an Act is barely a Promise.
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And sometimes a matter Voluntary, as David his provision for a Temple, Hanna her son for a Priest;
And sometime a matter Voluntary, as David his provision for a Temple, Hannah her son for a Priest;
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such an Act is both a Promise and a Vow. As he that denies all promises, condemnes Baptism;
such an Act is both a Promise and a Voelli. As he that Denies all promises, condemns Baptism;
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so he that denies all vowes, condemnes all Ecclesiasticall Offices, and chiefly the Order of Priesthood:
so he that Denies all vows, condemns all Ecclesiastical Offices, and chiefly the Order of Priesthood:
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which Order is ever freely taken;
which Order is ever freely taken;
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but when it is taken, drawes with it these inseparable vows, Attendance over the Flock, many rare Virtues, practick Obedience to the form of Liturgy, to the Book of Articles, to Ecclesiasticall Canons, to the Injunctions of the Diocesan.
but when it is taken, draws with it these inseparable vows, Attendance over the Flock, many rare Virtues, practic obedience to the from of Liturgy, to the Book of Articles, to Ecclesiastical Canonas, to the Injunctions of the Diocesan.
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Examine, Compare a true Vow and the office of Priesthood:
Examine, Compare a true Voelli and the office of Priesthood:
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Is the one, by its nature, a voluntary Promise made unto God? so is the other.
Is the one, by its nature, a voluntary Promise made unto God? so is the other.
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Are these the Conditions of the one, Deliberation of mind, Purpose of will, Pronunciation of mouth? the same are Ingredients in the other.
are these the Conditions of the one, Deliberation of mind, Purpose of will, Pronunciation of Mouth? the same Are Ingredients in the other.
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No man is surprized ignorantly, or forced unwillingly, or admitted silently:
No man is surprised ignorantly, or forced unwillingly, or admitted silently:
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not without Age and Triall, not without humble suite, not without solemn protestation made to severall Proposalls, irrevocably utter'd,
not without Age and Trial, not without humble suit, not without solemn protestation made to several Proposals, irrevocably uttered,
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and openly testified before God, whom we fear; before men, whom we reverence; his owne Ears pressing to his Conscience what his Mouth hath spoken.
and openly testified before God, whom we Fear; before men, whom we Reverence; his own Ears pressing to his Conscience what his Mouth hath spoken.
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And what's the matter of a Vow? Some over passing good, plac'd within our Power.
And what's the matter of a Voelli? some over passing good, placed within our Power.
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Why good? not indifferent, lest, instead of a Promise, we seem to offer a threat.
Why good? not indifferent, lest, instead of a Promise, we seem to offer a threat.
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Why over-passing? lest for a singular praesent, we offer a new Bond of an old vulgar debt.
Why overpassing? lest for a singular present, we offer a new Bound of an old Vulgar debt.
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Why within our Power? lest we offer the Sacrifice of fools, which vanishes with their breath.
Why within our Power? lest we offer the Sacrifice of Fools, which Vanishes with their breath.
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Such it must be, some Excellent piece of Virtue, without Gods precept, but within His Counsell;
Such it must be, Some Excellent piece of Virtue, without God's precept, but within His Counsel;
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without the common path, but within some private reach;
without the Common path, but within Some private reach;
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not binding our necessary and absolute duty by an Epidemicall Command, but inclining our free respective Devotion, through personall grounds.
not binding our necessary and absolute duty by an Epidemical Command, but inclining our free respective Devotion, through personal grounds.
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Is not the businesse of Priesthood the very same? Good, no doubt, for it is God's Ordinance;
Is not the business of Priesthood the very same? Good, no doubt, for it is God's Ordinance;
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and evidently surmounting mans common duty, else all the Sheep are bound to be Shepheards,
and evidently surmounting men Common duty, Else all the Sheep Are bound to be Shepherds,
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yet surely manageable by some particular Abilities, rais'd by the Spirit of God, and singled out by his attractive Motion:
yet surely manageable by Some particular Abilities, raised by the Spirit of God, and singled out by his Attractive Motion:
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for some must needs bear the heat of the Day; and, whether ye be the men or no, whether inwardly call'd, is the Bishop's question, when he outwardly ordains.
for Some must needs bear the heat of the Day; and, whither you be the men or no, whither inwardly called, is the Bishop's question, when he outwardly ordains.
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Lastly, what's the end of a Vow, or what of Priesthood? the same of both.
Lastly, what's the end of a Voelli, or what of Priesthood? the same of both.
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For whether we dedicate our Goods, our Bodies, our Souls, or our Service, still we aime at a neerer Union of the Creatures with God, whereby the Glory of the one is exalted, the Happinesse of the other increas'd.
For whither we dedicate our Goods, our Bodies, our Souls, or our Service, still we aim At a nearer union of the Creatures with God, whereby the Glory of the one is exalted, the Happiness of the other increased.
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And now, what think you? you have seen a severe search, you find a perfect agreement in their Nature, Conditions, Matter, End.
And now, what think you? you have seen a severe search, you find a perfect agreement in their Nature, Conditions, Matter, End.
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I may seem to decoy your favourable Opinion, towards Vowes by this ingagement of your Office;
I may seem to decoy your favourable Opinion, towards Vows by this engagement of your Office;
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but I hope to excite a reciprocall zeal towards your Office, by the Commendation of Vowes.
but I hope to excite a reciprocal zeal towards your Office, by the Commendation of Vows.
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There are two Grounds, whereon all possible vowes are safely built. The one is Baptism, in which a generall promise to forsake the World, the Flesh, and the Divel;
There Are two Grounds, whereon all possible vows Are safely built. The one is Baptism, in which a general promise to forsake the World, the Flesh, and the devil;
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all Negative vowes of Mortification, and Abstinence, are super-induc'd on this Foundation, and rais'd by particular Motives of the Person vowing, able at a farther distance to chase away these deceivers.
all Negative vows of Mortification, and Abstinence, Are superinduced on this Foundation, and raised by particular Motives of the Person vowing, able At a farther distance to chase away these deceivers.
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The second Ground is that generall Precept, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy Heart;
The second Ground is that general Precept, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy Heart;
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all positive vowes of free Devotion, or Almes, spring from this Root.
all positive vows of free Devotion, or Alms, spring from this Root.
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Where God hath plac'd an Extraordinary gift, serviceable for eminent Acts and Offices, he loves not his Lord with all his heart, who refuses to take a burden answerable to his shoulders.
Where God hath placed an Extraordinary gift, serviceable for eminent Acts and Offices, he loves not his Lord with all his heart, who refuses to take a burden answerable to his shoulders.
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When St. Paul commends Virginity, he doth not commend it to all, he doth not impose it on any: True;
When Saint Paul commends Virginity, he does not commend it to all, he does not impose it on any: True;
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yet whatsoever is not necessary for all, is not therefore unlawfull for some; but rather laudable, for such as can and will.
yet whatsoever is not necessary for all, is not Therefore unlawful for Some; but rather laudable, for such as can and will.
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Betwixt Must and must not, there is May and may not: As a contingent may be truly affirm'd or denied;
Betwixt Must and must not, there is May and may not: As a contingent may be truly affirmed or denied;
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so it may be honestly done, or not done, as Occasion or Circumstance shall sway the Subject;
so it may be honestly done, or not done, as Occasion or Circumstance shall sway the Subject;
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be the matter Virginity, or any other unusuall Abstinence, or work of Excellence. So it stands:
be the matter Virginity, or any other unusual Abstinence, or work of Excellence. So it Stands:
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God could have multiplied his Law into so many particular branches, as might have expressely determin'd all variety of persons to their severall duties;
God could have multiplied his Law into so many particular branches, as might have expressly determined all variety of Persons to their several duties;
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but, out of his great bounty, he hath left us an occasion to be bountifull towards Him;
but, out of his great bounty, he hath left us an occasion to be bountiful towards Him;
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he hath not in plain terms challeng'd all our just debt, that we by a Voluntary Offer might more ingratiate our selves into his Favour;
he hath not in plain terms challenged all our just debt, that we by a Voluntary Offer might more ingratiate our selves into his Favour;
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he hath left his Rule under a seeming imperfection, that we might appear before him the more perfect,
he hath left his Rule under a seeming imperfection, that we might appear before him the more perfect,
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and receive the reward of diligent servants, apt to understand his silent intimation, and doing things reducible to his Command, though not commanded.
and receive the reward of diligent Servants, apt to understand his silent intimation, and doing things reducible to his Command, though not commanded.
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Under the Law, where he exercis'd the place of a Judge, the vow which he would not directly injoyne, he plainly suppos'd,
Under the Law, where he exercised the place of a Judge, the Voelli which he would not directly enjoin, he plainly supposed,
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and punctually prescrib'd set forms unto it:
and punctually prescribed Set forms unto it:
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Under the Gospell where he personates a Gracious Father, he leaves it more to the Love of his Children.
Under the Gospel where he personates a Gracious Father, he leaves it more to the Love of his Children.
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Though the form be now antiquated with the Ceremoniall Law, the Morall substance doth yet remain:
Though the from be now antiquated with the Ceremonial Law, the Moral substance does yet remain:
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instead of a sacrifice, we may vow our goods; instead of a Carcasse, we may offer Our-selves, a reasonable and living sacrifice, with willingnesse,
instead of a sacrifice, we may Voelli our goods; instead of a Carcase, we may offer Ourselves, a reasonable and living sacrifice, with willingness,
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and cleannesse of heart, out-passing all former Ceremony.
and cleanness of heart, outpassing all former Ceremony.
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And we find in the 18 of the Acts, that St. Paul, an exemplary Minister of the Gospell, yoak'd himselfe under a vow;
And we find in the 18 of the Acts, that Saint Paul, an exemplary Minister of the Gospel, yoked himself under a Voelli;
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though what it was, I leave to Conjecture. Sorry I am, that any Extraordinary Vertue is as odious here, as Extraordinary Vice;
though what it was, I leave to Conjecture. Sorry I am, that any Extraordinary Virtue is as odious Here, as Extraordinary Vice;
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as dangerous now as in the dayes of Aristides, and must forthwith be banisht the Land. To man, we may be as good as we list, not to God by any means;
as dangerous now as in the days of Aristides, and must forthwith be banished the Land. To man, we may be as good as we list, not to God by any means;
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we must be sure to keep him ever short in our service, for him we cannot serve sufficiently;
we must be sure to keep him ever short in our service, for him we cannot serve sufficiently;
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we must beware of Liberality to Him, for He gives us all things. O the Logick of a corrupted Christian!
we must beware of Liberality to Him, for He gives us all things. Oh the Logic of a corrupted Christian!
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should we not so much the rather stretch our weaknesse to make up in Will what is wanting in Power,
should we not so much the rather stretch our weakness to make up in Will what is wanting in Power,
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and at least, strain our Poverty to a shew of thankfulnesse? Many wayes a Man may vow to man;
and At least, strain our Poverty to a show of thankfulness? Many ways a Man may Voelli to man;
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his Goods by Reversion, his Body by Wedlock, his Service by Indenture, and there is good Law for this:
his Goods by Reversion, his Body by Wedlock, his Service by Indenture, and there is good Law for this:
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Is there no Gospell to secure a Conveyance to God, to incourage the spirituall wedlock of vow'd Chastity, to countenance the vow of our Ministry,
Is there no Gospel to secure a Conveyance to God, to encourage the spiritual wedlock of vowed Chastity, to countenance the Voelli of our Ministry,
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and shew that God is a Master fit to be dealt with? We may all vow one to another, no man excepted;
and show that God is a Master fit to be dealt with? We may all Voelli one to Another, no man excepted;
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and behold, God himselfe hath freely vow'd himselfe to us all.
and behold, God himself hath freely vowed himself to us all.
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He sent his only begotten Son to pay the vowes which he often made to Abraham, and to his Seed, and to all Nations;
He sent his only begotten Son to pay the vows which he often made to Abraham, and to his Seed, and to all nations;
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shall only a Reciprocall relation of man to God, be totally defective in all? When his turn comes, shall we pretend an utter disability of performing any promise? Let not a Neighbour hear us, none then will take our words for a Groat.
shall only a Reciprocal Relation of man to God, be totally defective in all? When his turn comes, shall we pretend an utter disability of performing any promise? Let not a Neighbour hear us, none then will take our words for a Groat.
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Why are we only there tenacious, where it is greatest gain to be Liberall? A promise past to thy Neighbour, tends to his good:
Why Are we only there tenacious, where it is greatest gain to be Liberal? A promise passed to thy Neighbour, tends to his good:
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When God receives a Promise, he is gracious to thee, not needy in himself;
When God receives a Promise, he is gracious to thee, not needy in himself;
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Qui non crescit ex redditis, sed in se crescere facit redditores, (saith St. Austin, Ep. 45.) who cannot grow by thy Addition,Qui non crescit ex redditis, sed in se crescere facit redditores, (Says Saint Austin, Epistle 45.) who cannot grow by thy Addition,
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but will make thee grow by Diminution, adding and bettering thy Payments into thine own bosome;
but will make thee grow by Diminution, adding and bettering thy Payments into thine own bosom;
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as he makes thy grasse to flourish, by the vapour sent up to himward, and thence distilled back again.
as he makes thy grass to flourish, by the vapour sent up to himward, and thence distilled back again.
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Thus he answers thee, not onely at the time of Payment, but at the time of Promise.
Thus he answers thee, not only At the time of Payment, but At the time of Promise.
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As Solomon was the richer for finishing the Temple, so was David the abler for promising:
As Solomon was the Richer for finishing the Temple, so was David the abler for promising:
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Wilt thou build a house for me (saith God)? behold, I have built thee a house for ever. Wilt thou built a house for me (Says God)? behold, I have built thee a house for ever.
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A willing heart is blest with a large hand; but coldnesse of will is also punish'd with shrinking of Power.
A willing heart is blessed with a large hand; but coldness of will is also punished with shrinking of Power.
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May we not do liberally (will some reply) without promise? Not so well.
May we not do liberally (will Some reply) without promise? Not so well.
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A good Act ingrafted into one or more vertues of higher strayn, is much ennobled: Morall Excellence, by respect to God, is turned to Religion; by Promise, to Devotion:
A good Act ingrafted into one or more Virtues of higher strain, is much ennobled: Moral Excellence, by respect to God, is turned to Religion; by Promise, to Devotion:
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'tis now become both Obedience and Sacrifice. Fair Buildings, after Dedication, are much more reverend;
it's now become both obedience and Sacrifice. Fair Buildings, After Dedication, Are much more reverend;
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so, much more holy are our Souls and Bodies, when they are vow'd the Temples of the Holy Ghost.
so, much more holy Are our Souls and Bodies, when they Are vowed the Temples of the Holy Ghost.
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There is no such Discipline to train up a Christian in the way of Perfection,
There is no such Discipline to train up a Christian in the Way of Perfection,
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as that of Confession, (which is now also disus'd) and this other of Vowing;
as that of Confessi, (which is now also disused) and this other of Vowing;
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whereof the one makes us asham'd of doing amisse, the other prevents it, and further emboldens us to do good:
whereof the one makes us ashamed of doing amiss, the other prevents it, and further emboldens us to do good:
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That serves to mortifie sin, and This not onely so, but to quicken Vertue:
That serves to mortify since, and This not only so, but to quicken Virtue:
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for the tying up the Soul from wonted loosnesse to some retir'd purpose, or holy work, both cuts off many occasions, many objects of sin,
for the tying up the Soul from wonted looseness to Some retired purpose, or holy work, both cuts off many occasions, many objects of since,
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and sets the Votary to his course and task without interruption. 'Tis a great conquest which it brings unto us, of mastering our selves:
and sets the Votary to his course and task without interruption. It's a great conquest which it brings unto us, of mastering our selves:
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for hereby our hearts are fixed, our wi•ls confirmed, which adds as much perfection to vertue,
for hereby our hearts Are fixed, our wi•ls confirmed, which adds as much perfection to virtue,
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as Obstinacy adds evill to Vice. 'Tis a gladsome hearing, when Righteousnesse in her turn is drawn with cart-ropes;
as Obstinacy adds evil to Vice. It's a gladsome hearing, when Righteousness in her turn is drawn with Cart-ropes;
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when the Treasure of Heaven is kept safe under many locks; good Intentions seconded with Vowing.
when the Treasure of Heaven is kept safe under many locks; good Intentions seconded with Vowing.
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But that which most commend it, is the near and absolute subjection of the Soul to God, wholly surrendred up unto his service,
But that which most commend it, is the near and absolute subjection of the Soul to God, wholly surrendered up unto his service,
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for he that subjects himself by promise unto him, yields up both his actions, and also the power of working;
for he that subject's himself by promise unto him, yields up both his actions, and also the power of working;
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and (as Anselm compares it) he bequeathes the Fruit together with the Tree also;
and (as Anselm compares it) he Bequeathes the Fruit together with the Tree also;
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Fruit, leaves, branches, body, root, and All:
Fruit, leaves, branches, body, root, and All:
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a Condition, This, most like to that in Heaven, the very next step to true Blessednesse, which chiefly consists in a perfect union with God most blessed.
a Condition, This, most like to that in Heaven, the very next step to true Blessedness, which chiefly consists in a perfect Union with God most blessed.
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So that the difference is but this, A Vow betrothes, and Heaven wedds. Pardon me this commendation of Vows, because they are usually wrong'd by discommendatiòn;
So that the difference is but this, A Voelli betrothes, and Heaven weds. Pardon me this commendation of Vows, Because they Are usually wronged by discommendatiòn;
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and the cold frost of mens hearts is over-bound with chiller wind of Disswasion.
and the cold frost of men's hearts is over-bound with chiller wind of Dissuasion.
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But do I now entice you to Will-worship, to a human fancy, such as the Adoration of Angels? God forbid:
But do I now entice you to Will-worship, to a human fancy, such as the Adoration of Angels? God forbid:
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if it be such, 'tis repugnant to God's will. But that which I preach, though not by him commanded, is by him commended;
if it be such, it's repugnant to God's will. But that which I preach, though not by him commanded, is by him commended;
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no Precept to all his Servants, and yet a Counsell to certain friends;
no Precept to all his Servants, and yet a Counsel to certain Friends;
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Counsell that will make us men, not onely according to his Word, but according to his Heart.
Counsel that will make us men, not only according to his Word, but according to his Heart.
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Men like the Apostles, who left all to be followers of Christ.
Men like the Apostles, who left all to be followers of christ.
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Again do I toll you on into needlesse danger, the danger of breaking an unmasterable Vow.
Again do I toll you on into needless danger, the danger of breaking an unmasterable Voelli.
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That which thou canst not master, do not promise: for (as St. Austin instructs thee) Si non vovisses minor esses, non pejor:
That which thou Canst not master, do not promise: for (as Saint Austin instructs thee) Si non vovisses minor esses, non pejor:
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Lesse thou maist be without Vowing, not worse; but lesse howsoever.
Less thou Mayest be without Vowing, not Worse; but less howsoever.
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Wouldst thou be great, and never expose thy self to hazardous difficulty? Danger is ever the Porter to Greatnesse.
Wouldst thou be great, and never expose thy self to hazardous difficulty? Danger is ever the Porter to Greatness.
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He that considers the wind shall not sow, and he that fears rain shall not reap, Ecclus. 11. No proceeding in the way of Man, or of Christian, without perill.He that considers the wind shall not sow, and he that fears rain shall not reap, Ecclus 11. No proceeding in the Way of Man, or of Christian, without peril.
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And for what should we ever venture, if not for a masse of Glory? Know also, that the danger lies not in the nature of a Vow,
And for what should we ever venture, if not for a mass of Glory? Know also, that the danger lies not in the nature of a Voelli,
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but in the weaknesse of the Vower: So excuse thine own Weaknesse, that thou do not slander the strength of others Excellence;
but in the weakness of the Vower: So excuse thine own Weakness, that thou do not slander the strength of Others Excellence;
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though thou want Power thy self, be not guilty of wanting Will by condemning others:
though thou want Power thy self, be not guilty of wanting Will by condemning Others:
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if Power be present, be also an Actor, lest by resolving to stand unbound where thou mayst, thou stand more rigorously bound where thou must;
if Power be present, be also an Actor, lest by resolving to stand unbound where thou Mayest, thou stand more rigorously bound where thou must;
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and in no lesse danger of non-performance:
and in no less danger of non-performance:
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For he that factiously denies to go farther than he needs must, shews, that he would not go so far;
For he that factiously Denies to go farther than he needs must, shows, that he would not go so Far;
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whereby he remains a debtor even of that which he pays, because he pays unwillingly.
whereby he remains a debtor even of that which he pays, Because he pays unwillingly.
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Whether thou vow, or vow not, God exacts nothing but true endeavour, which is more wanting to the wilfull Refuser, than to the unwilling Breaker.
Whither thou Voelli, or Voelli not, God exacts nothing but true endeavour, which is more wanting to the wilful Refuser, than to the unwilling Breaker.
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Do I seek to abridge your liberty? No, rather to enlarge it.
Do I seek to abridge your liberty? No, rather to enlarge it.
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Are the Angels in Prison because they are confin'd to goodnesse? then is God the closest prisoner. No, no;
are the Angels in Prison Because they Are confined to Goodness? then is God the closest prisoner. No, no;
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the nearer our service to God, the more perfect our freedom. To range after the creature is to be turned loose to Slavery;
the nearer our service to God, the more perfect our freedom. To range After the creature is to be turned lose to Slavery;
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to be tied up unto God, is to be bound to Liberty. In the one is all sadnesse, as in losing our way through a wildernesse;
to be tied up unto God, is to be bound to Liberty. In the one is all sadness, as in losing our Way through a Wilderness;
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in the other all content, as in passing a pleasant walk.
in the other all content, as in passing a pleasant walk.
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Non te vovisse poeniteat, imo jam gaude jam tibi non licere quod cum tuo detrimento licuisset, (saith St. Austin; ) He that hath bound himself to God by a Vow hath no more cause to be sad,Non te vovisse poeniteat, imo jam Rejoice jam tibi non licere quod cum tuo detrimento licuisset, (Says Saint Austin;) He that hath bound himself to God by a Voelli hath no more cause to be sad,
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than she that hath wedded her self to a man, whom deservedly she best loves. Why then, how differ I from the Romanists? Take heed of that;
than she that hath wedded her self to a man, whom deservedly she best loves. Why then, how differ I from the Romanists? Take heed of that;
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there is more care of differing from Them, than to stand right in Our-selves. Thus:
there is more care of differing from Them, than to stand right in Ourselves. Thus:
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I do not think that Vows for their own part are Meritorious, but in Us Serviceable, to God Acceptable, such as may rather find than earn a Reward;
I do not think that Vows for their own part Are Meritorious, but in Us Serviceable, to God Acceptable, such as may rather find than earn a Reward;
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for though they surpasse the generall Precept, they do not exceed our personall Talents, and those we ought to imploy with all our might.
for though they surpass the general Precept, they do not exceed our personal Talents, and those we ought to employ with all our might.
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If any Might do lie in promising, we ought to engage our Hands with our Tongues, our Actions with Words.
If any Might do lie in promising, we ought to engage our Hands with our Tongues, our Actions with Words.
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Besides, no extraordinary service in this or that point can quit our scores with God, or suffice to crosse out those other Items of our manifold offences.
Beside, no extraordinary service in this or that point can quit our scores with God, or suffice to cross out those other Items of our manifold offences.
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Though some of God's servants be more willing, all come short; and should any come home, they would yet be unprofitable;
Though Some of God's Servants be more willing, all come short; and should any come home, they would yet be unprofitable;
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to Him unprofitable, though not to Themselves.
to Him unprofitable, though not to Themselves.
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Now since there is no Preaching without Opposing, let me Oppose for the other part too,
Now since there is no Preaching without Opposing, let me Oppose for the other part too,
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and so brandish on both sides.
and so brandish on both sides.
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The Superstition of Papists is cried down with a worse crime of others, the Subterstition of Anti-papists. Vows are Meritorious, say they; Damnable, cry these;
The Superstition of Papists is cried down with a Worse crime of Others, the Subterstition of Anti-papists. Vows Are Meritorious, say they; Damnable, cry these;
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and thou shalt neither add nor detract, saith God: Add they so much as these detract? an unpleasing Circumstance add they;
and thou shalt neither add nor detract, Says God: Add they so much as these detract? an unpleasing Circumstance add they;
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but these destroy the whole Substance. Nay, the Accuser is many times the worser Thief, more guilty of the self-same crime; so is the unsatiable Reformer.
but these destroy the Whole Substance. Nay, the Accuser is many times the Worse Thief, more guilty of the selfsame crime; so is the unsatiable Reformer.
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The humble Votaries he accuses of superstition, even his own superstition is also greater; greater is this of not-vowing, than that of vowing, and produer thereof is he.
The humble Votaries he accuses of Superstition, even his own Superstition is also greater; greater is this of not-vowing, than that of vowing, and produer thereof is he.
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They stood on points of deep-dejected Service, he on points of arrogant Adoption; they on much painfull Praying, he on much easie Hearing:
They stood on points of deep-dejected Service, he on points of arrogant Adoption; they on much painful Praying, he on much easy Hearing:
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The retir'd Moncks he accuses of Idlenesse, his Idlenesse is far more scandalous; For they, though many, perform'd their frequent Orisons together, and fed their Neighbours;
The retired Monks he accuses of Idleness, his Idleness is Far more scandalous; For they, though many, performed their frequent Orisons together, and fed their Neighbours;
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he on the same revenue contracted to one grasp, curses God, and grindes the face of the poor.
he on the same revenue contracted to one grasp, curses God, and grinds the face of the poor.
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The blindly devoted Pilgrims he accuses of Idolatry, his own Idolatry is far grosser:
The blindly devoted Pilgrim's he accuses of Idolatry, his own Idolatry is Far grosser:
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for they gave worship to blessed Saints, he to every creature, every Picture and Fancy which the Idolatry of Covetousnesse hath set up in his heart.
for they gave worship to blessed Saints, he to every creature, every Picture and Fancy which the Idolatry of Covetousness hath Set up in his heart.
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Rome he accuses for her swarm of Priests, and sundry kinds of Locusts;Room he accuses for her swarm of Priests, and sundry Kinds of Locusts;
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himself by taking away all distinction of holy Orders and Vows, would make far more, all in a like manner, one unholy Priesthood.
himself by taking away all distinction of holy Order and Vows, would make Far more, all in a like manner, one unholy Priesthood.
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And thus to make all men Priests, is to unmake those that are.
And thus to make all men Priests, is to unmake those that Are.
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But you, my fellow-servants, stand up for your Calling, and rejoyce in the vow of your Profession, whereby ye are separate from the world to Christ;
But you, my Fellow servants, stand up for your Calling, and rejoice in the Voelli of your Profession, whereby you Are separate from the world to christ;
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a Vow superlative, not onely sanctifying your own Persons, but giving you in charge all the Vows of the People sanctified under you.
a Voelli superlative, not only sanctifying your own Persons, but giving you in charge all the Vows of the People sanctified under you.
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Other men's Vows admit them nearer into God's Houshold, yours into his Closet.
Other men's Vows admit them nearer into God's Household, yours into his Closet.
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And next under you are the Church-Guardians, preferr'd on their holy Promises to be Stewards and Officers of God's House;
And next under you Are the Church-Guardians, preferred on their holy Promises to be Stewards and Officers of God's House;
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you his Eyes, and they his Hands; you his Tongue, and they his two rowes of Teeth;
you his Eyes, and they his Hands; you his Tongue, and they his two rows of Teeth;
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you to direct, and they to execute.
you to Direct, and they to execute.
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All that are drawn and lug'd to these places, do not remember, that it was the ambition of the best King to be God's Dorekeeper.
All that Are drawn and luged to these places, do not Remember, that it was the ambition of the best King to be God's Dorekeeper.
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My heart is on those who offer themselves willingly. My heart is on those who offer themselves willingly.
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When God cried out, Who is on my side? out stept Levi, a whole Tribe at once;
When God cried out, Who is on my side? out stepped Levi, a Whole Tribe At once;
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And God had no better reward for their good service, than to make them his Houshold-Chaplains and Servants.
And God had no better reward for their good service, than to make them his Houshold-Chaplains and Servants.
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Now as none can be admitted into a Prince's Attendance without an Oath, so neither into an Office under the King of Heaven.
Now as none can be admitted into a Prince's Attendance without an Oath, so neither into an Office under the King of Heaven.
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The heighth of their Royalty requires the best assurance of our Loyalty. Duty is not so firm as Promise, nor Promise as an Oath;
The height of their Royalty requires the best assurance of our Loyalty. Duty is not so firm as Promise, nor Promise as an Oath;
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wherefore all sacred Contracts with God are tied with this knot: Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Consecration, are all celebrated in the Name of the Father, the Son,
Wherefore all sacred Contracts with God Are tied with this knot: Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Consecration, Are all celebrated in the Name of the Father, the Son,
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and the holy Ghost, a Clause equivalent with an Oath:
and the holy Ghost, a Clause equivalent with an Oath:
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But Ordination more expresly and solemnly, with a Head submitted to Imprecation, with a Mouth kissing and swearing, with a Hand subscribing, and a knee bowing.
But Ordination more expressly and solemnly, with a Head submitted to Imprecation, with a Mouth kissing and swearing, with a Hand subscribing, and a knee bowing.
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For Swearing, I could call a Jury of Examples, but let one stand for all:
For Swearing, I could call a Jury of Examples, but let one stand for all:
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If God himself confirmed his Promise with an Oath when he made his Son a Priest, Shall thy word be taken before his? or wilt thou, that makest a scruple of all swearing, appear more holy than God? No. Thou shalt swear, The Lord liveth, in Truth, in Judgment, in Righteousness, Jer. 4. 13. No doubt of the Oath,
If God himself confirmed his Promise with an Oath when he made his Son a Priest, Shall thy word be taken before his? or wilt thou, that Makest a scruple of all swearing, appear more holy than God? No. Thou shalt swear, The Lord lives, in Truth, in Judgement, in Righteousness, Jer. 4. 13. No doubt of the Oath,
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but be sure of the Adjuncts; of Truth, that thou know the matter fully, and deliver it unfainedly;
but be sure of the Adjuncts; of Truth, that thou know the matter Fully, and deliver it unfeignedly;
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of Judgment, that thou consider it deliberately with thy self, and deliver it judicially before the Magistrate;
of Judgement, that thou Consider it deliberately with thy self, and deliver it judicially before the Magistrate;
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of Righteousnesse, that thou weigh both the Possibility and Honesty. Wherefore thus Promise, Vow, Swear to the Lord;
of Righteousness, that thou weigh both the Possibility and Honesty. Wherefore thus Promise, Voelli, Swear to the Lord;
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and when thy hands are so tied to the Plow, that thou canst not let them go, do not look back with thine eyes, as wishing to be loose;
and when thy hands Are so tied to the Blow, that thou Canst not let them go, do not look back with thine eyes, as wishing to be lose;
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let these Bonds be thy Triumph. The Promissory Oath, leads me aside to the Assertory; and 'tis but a little aside.
let these Bonds be thy Triumph. The Promissory Oath, leads me aside to the Assertory; and it's but a little aside.
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For, as the one obliges to a profession of future Offices, so the other to a confession of past Offences:
For, as the one obliges to a profession of future Offices, so the other to a Confessi of past Offences:
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the one freely taken by our selves, the other judicially exacted, ex Officio Judicis, by the Officious inquiry of the Ecclesiasticall Judge.
the one freely taken by our selves, the other judicially exacted, ex Officio Judges, by the Officious inquiry of the Ecclesiastical Judge.
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Some Innovators would fain purge the Consistory of this purging Oath:
some Innovators would fain purge the Consistory of this purging Oath:
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but how unworthily, you may easily see by the Matter, the Proceeding, the End. For in what Matter is this Oath administer'd? in such as may overtempt weak flesh to Perjury? The matter is indeed Criminall, but not Capitall:
but how unworthily, you may Easily see by the Matter, the Proceeding, the End. For in what Matter is this Oath administered? in such as may overtempt weak Flesh to Perjury? The matter is indeed Criminal, but not Capital:
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Some, perchance for the present Life of the Body, may hazzard the Life of the Soul;
some, perchance for the present Life of the Body, may hazard the Life of the Soul;
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few (I hope) for inferior Motives:
few (I hope) for inferior Motives:
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A little meer shame is an evill, not comparable to the double guilt of sin and perjury.
A little mere shame is an evil, not comparable to the double guilt of since and perjury.
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For these are ever to be loaded with fear or punishment, the other quickly sets you free and vanishes:
For these Are ever to be loaded with Fear or punishment, the other quickly sets you free and Vanishes:
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especially, being such as it is, a shame that maketh not to be asham'd;
especially, being such as it is, a shame that makes not to be ashamed;
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the Pillory may be objected, Pennance cannot, 'tis like a Cure without any sensible Scar. Think rightly of Deponents,
the Pillory may be objected, Penance cannot, it's like a Cure without any sensible Scar. Think rightly of Deponents,
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and (as the Law doth) humanely and religiously, then is the clamorous doubt of Perjury sufficiently prevented.
and (as the Law does) humanely and religiously, then is the clamorous doubt of Perjury sufficiently prevented.
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But how proceeds this Oath? Violently, as 'tis objected? with intrenching on God's hidden Prerogative, with forcing of Nature, with wresting of judiciall Order? Nothing lesse:
But how proceeds this Oath? Violently, as it's objected? with entrenching on God's hidden Prerogative, with forcing of Nature, with wresting of judicial Order? Nothing less:
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here's no Tyrannicall search of hearts, no breach into God's Peculiar secrets utterly conceal'd; but only a neerer inquiry into scandalous and infectious deeds, partly broken out all ready, and further suspected:
here's no Tyrannical search of hearts, no breach into God's Peculiar secrets utterly concealed; but only a nearer inquiry into scandalous and infectious Deeds, partly broken out all ready, and further suspected:
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nor is it true, that the Defendant is unnaturally forc'd to stand a party against himselfe;
nor is it true, that the Defendant is unnaturally forced to stand a party against himself;
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nor true, that the Judge is irregularly become a party against the Defendant:
nor true, that the Judge is irregularly become a party against the Defendant:
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The Adversary which troubles all, and yet seems loath to be found, is the Traytour Sin, a lowd Inmate, whose foul clamour betrayes the Entertainer.
The Adversary which Troubles all, and yet seems loath to be found, is the Traitor since, a loud Inmate, whose foul clamour betrays the Entertainer.
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Though sin hide its Head, yet the Foot-steps, the Sent, and Cry is commonly left behind;
Though since hide its Head, yet the Footsteps, the Sent, and Cry is commonly left behind;
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Effects are the Foot-steps, Probabilities the Sent, Report the Cry: All which supply the place of open Accusers, and hunt out the Malefactors;
Effects Are the Footsteps, Probabilities the Sent, Report the Cry: All which supply the place of open Accusers, and hunt out the Malefactors;
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they hunt them out, as Adam 's flight pursued him at his back, as Cain 's face accus'd him to his face,
they hunt them out, as Adam is flight pursued him At his back, as Cain is face accused him to his face,
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as Sodoms cry call'd for a storm on their heads.
as Sodom's cry called for a storm on their Heads.
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Any of these tokens may startle a vigilant Over-seer, as well as an expresse Information, any hint may suffice to stir a Question,
Any of these tokens may startle a vigilant Overseer, as well as an express Information, any hint may suffice to stir a Question,
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though not to clear the Decision. Wherefore, if sin lye cunningly conceal'd, Justice must be wisely Inquisitive:
though not to clear the Decision. Wherefore, if since lie cunningly concealed, justice must be wisely Inquisitive:
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so long as the Thorn sticks in the sides of the Church, partly discern'd, and partly hid;
so long as the Thorn sticks in the sides of the Church, partly discerned, and partly hid;
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that which appears, must cause a search of that which appears not: whether it be the Matter, as Achans theft; Person, as the unknown Murtherer;
that which appears, must cause a search of that which appears not: whither it be the Matter, as Achans theft; Person, as the unknown Murderer;
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Circumstance, as the place in Susanna 's slaunder;
Circumstance, as the place in Susanna is slander;
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no proceeding till those be drawn forth, which sometimes cannot be without swearing the D•ponent, to discover the whole and simple Truth.
no proceeding till those be drawn forth, which sometime cannot be without swearing the D•ponent, to discover the Whole and simple Truth.
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Some kind of sin, being ever done in darknesse, and in no other Court punishable, cannot else be punish't:
some kind of since, being ever done in darkness, and in no other Court punishable, cannot Else be punished:
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And no way more honourable for the party, then to be tried by his owne word:
And no Way more honourable for the party, then to be tried by his own word:
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And nothing more worthy of the Judges favour, then the Partie's own confession.
And nothing more worthy of the Judges favour, then the Party's own Confessi.
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Then what's the end? crooked, as it is noys'd? that the Deponent may become a prey? No, that Truth may be gain'd.
Then what's the end? crooked, as it is noised? that the Deponent may become a prey? No, that Truth may be gained.
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What? that by speaking Truth he may accuse himselfe? No, that either he may quit his Innocence, or confesse his guilt;
What? that by speaking Truth he may accuse himself? No, that either he may quit his Innocence, or confess his guilt;
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which Confession differs from accusing, as Tenting from Wounding.
which Confessi differs from accusing, as Tenting from Wounding.
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And what next? to be then punish't with shame and ruine? No, to be amended by a fatherly and saving correction, such as in other Churches, the humble Soul will ingenuously seek by voluntary Confession;
And what next? to be then punished with shame and ruin? No, to be amended by a fatherly and Saving correction, such as in other Churches, the humble Soul will ingenuously seek by voluntary Confessi;
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a practice rather smother'd than ever condemn'd, even with us (Brethren) who live so Anti-popishly undisciplin'd,
a practice rather smothered than ever condemned, even with us (Brothers) who live so Anti-popishly undisciplined,
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What strength have now those wonted Objections, which are still repeated, as if they had never been answer'd;
What strength have now those wonted Objections, which Are still repeated, as if they had never been answered;
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Fear of Perjury in the matter question'd, violence in the Proceeding, insnaring of Brethren touching the End? What fear of perjury,
fear of Perjury in the matter questioned, violence in the Proceeding, ensnaring of Brothers touching the End? What Fear of perjury,
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when shame is a lesser Evill then that? What violence in the Judge, when the clamor of Sin will not let him rest? What insnaring of Brethren,
when shame is a lesser Evil then that? What violence in the Judge, when the clamor of since will not let him rest? What ensnaring of Brothers,
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when their health is mainly intended? If every wholsome Ordinance, should be straightway rejected for the accidentall Evill, which some particulars from thence may gather, stop your Ears at the Word, fly the Sacrament;
when their health is mainly intended? If every wholesome Ordinance, should be straightway rejected for the accidental Evil, which Some particulars from thence may gather, stop your Ears At the Word, fly the Sacrament;
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in the one ye may suck the savour of Death, in the other ye may eate your own Damnation.
in the one you may suck the savour of Death, in the other you may eat your own Damnation.
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Yet, as none but a Judas will abhor the bread, lest a Divell should enter into him;
Yet, as none but a Judas will abhor the bred, lest a devil should enter into him;
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so none but the wicked-minded, such a one as may passe, pro Confesso & Convicto, will mutter against this Oath,
so none but the wicked-minded, such a one as may pass, Pro Confesso & Convicto, will mutter against this Oath,
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lest it should turn to his poyson.
lest it should turn to his poison.
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He that spites the Gallows, though it be the Engin of Death, is, or would be, a Malefactor;
He that spites the Gallows, though it be the Engine of Death, is, or would be, a Malefactor;
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but this Ordinance is a provision for Life, whose direct and proper consequents are, the opening of Truth, the rooting out of Exemplary sin, the Reformation and Peace of sinners:
but this Ordinance is a provision for Life, whose Direct and proper consequents Are, the opening of Truth, the rooting out of Exemplary since, the Reformation and Peace of Sinners:
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and, besides the good intended to the party sworn, it works also many publick Ends, not deer even with the losse of some particular persons, Scandall remov'd, Justice maintain'd, the Church Edified, God glorified.
and, beside the good intended to the party sworn, it works also many public Ends, not deer even with the loss of Some particular Persons, Scandal removed, justice maintained, the Church Edified, God glorified.
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This policy of the Church, being never Thundered down by any plain prohibition of Scripture, is strongly buttressed up by its generall precept of Obedience:
This policy of the Church, being never Thundered down by any plain prohibition of Scripture, is strongly buttressed up by its general precept of obedience:
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as in the first of Saint Pet. ch. 2. v. 13. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man, even of man, for the Lords sake; The Magistrate when he crosses not the supream Master, doth ever bear his Person.
as in the First of Saint Pet. changed. 2. v. 13. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man, even of man, for the lords sake; The Magistrate when he Crosses not the supreme Master, does ever bear his Person.
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Submit your selves to Him, therefore, as to God, even with your souls;
Submit your selves to Him, Therefore, as to God, even with your Souls;
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Let every soul be subject to higher Powers, for there is no Power but of God, Rom. 13. 1. Though an Oath be vinculum Animae, Num. 30. a chain laid on the Soul;Let every soul be Subject to higher Powers, for there is no Power but of God, Rom. 13. 1. Though an Oath be vinculum Spirits, Num. 30. a chain laid on the Soul;
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yet ought it no more to be refus'd, than a chain laid on the Body, in like case of a suspected crime.
yet ought it not more to be refused, than a chain laid on the Body, in like case of a suspected crime.
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The Gospell being sent to all Nations, govern'd by different Lawes, hath prescribed no set form,
The Gospel being sent to all nations, governed by different Laws, hath prescribed no Set from,
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but only Obedience to that, which is any where established. By which implied Warrant, each particular Church is authoriz'd to constitute her Nationall Orders;
but only obedience to that, which is any where established. By which implied Warrant, each particular Church is authorized to constitute her National Order;
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but in this Order, all Churches consent, (a great signe that it is very Naturall:) and further,
but in this Order, all Churches consent, (a great Signen that it is very Natural:) and further,
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if God's peculiar Policy may bear any sway with your Imitation, know that in his judiciall Ordinances over Jewry, himselfe did immediately, and expressely injoyn this form:
if God's peculiar Policy may bear any sway with your Imitation, know that in his judicial Ordinances over Jewry, himself did immediately, and expressly enjoin this from:
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and in matters, both Capitall and lesse Criminall, in case of Theft, Exod. 22. 11. When goods intrusted mis-carry,
and in matters, both Capital and less Criminal, in case of Theft, Exod 22. 11. When goods Entrusted miscarry,
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an Oath of the Lord shall be between them, that he hath not put his hands to his Neighbour's goods:
an Oath of the Lord shall be between them, that he hath not put his hands to his Neighbour's goods:
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in case of Adultery, Num. 5. 19. If the spirit of jealousie come upon a Man, the Priest shall charge the Woman with an Oath;
in case of Adultery, Num. 5. 19. If the Spirit of jealousy come upon a Man, the Priest shall charge the Woman with an Oath;
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in case of Murder, Deut. 21. v. 6. When a man is slain, all the Elders of the City, that is next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the Valley;
in case of Murder, Deuteronomy 21. v. 6. When a man is slave, all the Elders of the city, that is next unto the slave man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the Valley;
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And they shall testifie and say, Our hands have not shed this Blood, neither have our eyes seen it; Be Mercifull, O Lord. And they shall testify and say, Our hands have not shed this Blood, neither have our eyes seen it; Be Merciful, Oh Lord.
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If in the weightiest Matters, surreption of Goods, desilement of Body, spoil of Life, an Oath might be exacted;
If in the Weightiest Matters, surreption of Goods, defilement of Body, spoil of Life, an Oath might be exacted;
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and from persons, happily unblameable, an honest Man, a civill Woman, a whole City;
and from Persons, happily unblameable, an honest Man, a civil Woman, a Whole city;
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and on slight grounds, power of the House or Field, jealousie of an ill Husband, Vicinity of place,
and on slight grounds, power of the House or Field, jealousy of an ill Husband, Vicinity of place,
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and all to satisfie particular losses;
and all to satisfy particular losses;
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why, not then an Oath with us, in lesse matters, from scandalous persons, on greater suspitions, for publick good?
why, not then an Oath with us, in less matters, from scandalous Persons, on greater suspicions, for public good?
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Would you see the practice of this precept, how Gods rule hath been follow'd by the example of Men? this form hath been anciently obey'd,
Would you see the practice of this precept, how God's Rule hath been followed by the Exampl of Men? this from hath been anciently obeyed,
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when the Oath was dangerous to the Person sworn;
when the Oath was dangerous to the Person sworn;
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So did Achan answer to Joshuah, Michaiah to Ahab, Jeremy to Zedekiah, all Israel to Esdras: so did Peter to the Jewish Councill, Stephen to the high Priest, Paul to the Captain:
So did achan answer to Joshua, Michaiah to Ahab, Jeremiah to Zedekiah, all Israel to Ezra: so did Peter to the Jewish Council, Stephen to the high Priest, Paul to the Captain:
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so did one Neighbour to another, as from Solomons supposition you may gather, 2 Chro. 6. 22. Yea,
so did one Neighbour to Another, as from Solomons supposition you may gather, 2 Chro 6. 22. Yea,
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so should every one confesse his theft, only upon generall Cursing, without a particular Inquiry, Pro. 29. v. 24. Much more his fault, being question'd,
so should every one confess his theft, only upon general Cursing, without a particular Inquiry, Pro 29. v. 24. Much more his fault, being questioned,
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and on the publick behalf, and before the Judge, and on his Oath.
and on the public behalf, and before the Judge, and on his Oath.
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Before the Magistrate, who sustains Gods Person, a meer Interrogatory is little lesse constringent than the Oath added;
Before the Magistrate, who sustains God's Person, a mere Interrogatory is little less constringent than the Oath added;
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for as the perjur'd man, calls God a witnesse to a Lie, so the false answerer lies to God's face:
for as the perjured man, calls God a witness to a Lie, so the false answerer lies to God's face:
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so that from some persons, an answer may be, and is well taken without it;
so that from Some Persons, an answer may be, and is well taken without it;
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Neverthelesse, God in his wisdome hath abundantly provided against the dull inconsiderance of the vulgar people, by prescribing to the Jews,
Nevertheless, God in his Wisdom hath abundantly provided against the dull inconsiderance of the Vulgar people, by prescribing to the jews,
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and every where by permitting an Oath.
and every where by permitting an Oath.
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Good reason for it you •ave seen, you have seen God's Law, and the Interpreter thereof, the Saints Practice;
Good reason for it you •ave seen, you have seen God's Law, and the Interpreter thereof, the Saints Practice;
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and how far, or in what cases, Obedience thereto hath been commanded and yielded: for proof whereof, I have turn'd my Bible in the Church;
and how Far, or in what cases, obedience thereto hath been commanded and yielded: for proof whereof, I have turned my bible in the Church;
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do not you at Home turn yours for Objections, lest unhappily the Devill interpret;
do not you At Home turn yours for Objections, lest unhappily the devil interpret;
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to some he hath don't already, as appears by their cunning malice against the Church in this particular.
to Some he hath don't already, as appears by their cunning malice against the Church in this particular.
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For though the same Oath be practised in Temporall Courts, in the Chancery, Exchequer, Common-Pleas, and be there put to the Defendant, Witnesse, or Jury;
For though the same Oath be practised in Temporal Courts, in the Chancery, Exchequer, Common pleas, and be there put to the Defendant, Witness, or Jury;
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though the Body else-where be sometimes Rack'd to draw out confession, they do not gainsay: Onely they grudge against this Rack of the Soul in the Examination of the Church;
though the Body elsewhere be sometime Racked to draw out Confessi, they do not gainsay: Only they grudge against this Rack of the Soul in the Examination of the Church;
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that which onely troubles them, is the Power of the Church.
that which only Troubles them, is the Power of the Church.
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All Courts of Judicature partake the same reason, the same ground of their power, for All derive it from Christ.
All Courts of Judicature partake the same reason, the same ground of their power, for All derive it from christ.
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Yet because the Church is lesse arm'd with external might to redresse her wrongs, they first assay the weaker Fort, that when they find the same flaw in a stronger, their malignity may grow more confident,
Yet Because the Church is less armed with external might to redress her wrongs, they First assay the Weaker Fort, that when they find the same flaw in a Stronger, their malignity may grow more confident,
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and successively batter down all Authority.
and successively batter down all authority.
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But you, my Brethren, who have sworn to obey your Ordinary in all things lawfull, have made this Assertory Oath a part of your Promissory;
But you, my Brothers, who have sworn to obey your Ordinary in all things lawful, have made this Assertory Oath a part of your Promissory;
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you have taken an Oath that you will take this Oath, which you cannot refuse nor disgrace without breaking the other.
you have taken an Oath that you will take this Oath, which you cannot refuse nor disgrace without breaking the other.
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Concerning this and other Injunctions, since you have past a promise to God, it must be your necessary Care, and my next Argument, that you keep it.
Concerning this and other Injunctions, since you have passed a promise to God, it must be your necessary Care, and my next Argument, that you keep it.
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Promise to the Lord, and keep it. This is the Second main Proposition, Holy Promises once made must be necessarily kept.Promise to the Lord, and keep it. This is the Second main Proposition, Holy Promises once made must be necessarily kept.
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When thou abstainest from vowing, it shall be no sin unto thee, Deut. 23. 22. The not-doing may or may not be sin, according as the case stands;When thou abstainest from vowing, it shall be no since unto thee, Deuteronomy 23. 22. The not-doing may or may not be since, according as the case Stands;
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howsoever, the not-Vowing shall not be sin, for where no Law hath commanded the form of Obligation, there the omission can be no transgression.
howsoever, the not-Vowing shall not be since, for where no Law hath commanded the from of Obligation, there the omission can be no Transgression.
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Lesse righteous thou mightst have been, not more sinful;
Less righteous thou Mightest have been, not more sinful;
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but having once undertaken to shine, thou must continue a Star, or go out a Snuff;
but having once undertaken to shine, thou must continue a Star, or go out a Snuff;
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after thou hast once betrothed thy Liberty to God, a strong Necessity is laid upon thee;
After thou hast once betrothed thy Liberty to God, a strong Necessity is laid upon thee;
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that which is gone out of thy lips, God will surely require at thy hand, not now as thine own, but as truly his;
that which is gone out of thy lips, God will surely require At thy hand, not now as thine own, but as truly his;
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for Promise gives over to another the praepossession of Right, in earnest of future performance.
for Promise gives over to Another the prepossession of Right, in earnest of future performance.
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And therefore, as to violate a betrothed Virgin is reckoned for Adultery, Deut. 25. 24. so the breach of holy Promise is no lesse than Sacriledge.
And Therefore, as to violate a betrothed Virgae is reckoned for Adultery, Deuteronomy 25. 24. so the breach of holy Promise is no less than Sacrilege.
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For prevention whereof, God, who hath given no Law that thou shouldest Promise, hath given a Law that thou shouldst Perform;
For prevention whereof, God, who hath given no Law that thou Shouldst Promise, hath given a Law that thou Shouldst Perform;
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and he hath very cautiously prescribed the manner. Be it done Entirely, Willingly, and Diligently.
and he hath very cautiously prescribed the manner. Be it done Entirely, Willingly, and Diligently.
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Entirely, Levit. 22. v. 23. A bullock or a sheep that hath a member superfluous or lacking, thou maist present for a Free-offering;
Entirely, Levit. 22. v. 23. A bullock or a sheep that hath a member superfluous or lacking, thou Mayest present for a Free-offering;
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but for a Vow it shall not be accepted. A free gift is not examin'd; but in payment of debt due upon Bond, the Seals are call'd for.but for a Voelli it shall not be accepted. A free gift is not examined; but in payment of debt due upon Bound, the Seals Are called for.
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The performance of that holy Office which thou hast vow'd, as it may not be extravagant by adding new-fangled conceits of thine own;
The performance of that holy Office which thou hast vowed, as it may not be extravagant by adding newfangled conceits of thine own;
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so it must not be one grain too light, by subtracting the least circumstance, not by omitting a Ring in Marriage, a Crosse in Baptism, a Knee in the Eucharist;
so it must not be one grain too Light, by Subtracting the least circumstance, not by omitting a Ring in Marriage, a Cross in Baptism, a Knee in the Eucharist;
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not by leaving out or changing one Collect in the form of Liturgy.
not by leaving out or changing one Collect in the from of Liturgy.
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'Tis not with Thee, as with those Forrainers with whom thou trad'st in Ware and Religion;
It's not with Thee, as with those Foreigners with whom thou trad'st in Ware and Religion;
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those Alexanders, those Copper-smiths, who in every Port-Town may do us much harm, and by way of the Church may also myne a passage into the State:
those Alexanders, those Copper-smiths, who in every Port-Town may do us much harm, and by Way of the Church may also mine a passage into the State:
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They are free, but thou hast sworn; thy performance is Monstrous, if not Entire. And Willing it must be too;
They Are free, but thou hast sworn; thy performance is Monstrous, if not Entire. And Willing it must be too;
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thou shalt keep as thou hast-vow'd it, Willingly unto the Lord, Deut. 23. 23. Thou that at once usest and confutest the Church Ceremonies, with froward signes, and unseemly tokens;
thou shalt keep as thou hast-vowed it, Willingly unto the Lord, Deuteronomy 23. 23. Thou that At once usest and confutest the Church Ceremonies, with froward Signs, and unseemly tokens;
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with a screwed face, and a warpt shoulder: dost thou think that thou hast performed thy Vow? No, not the Law.
with a screwed face, and a warped shoulder: dost thou think that thou hast performed thy Voelli? No, not the Law.
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Thy Faith to God? No, not thy Obedience to Man. But, God requires more yet; Diligence in Performance;
Thy Faith to God? No, not thy obedience to Man. But, God requires more yet; Diligence in Performance;
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When thou vowest a vow to the Lord, thou shalt not be slack to pay it, Deut. 23. 21. He that searches not before-hand the Rubrick and Rules of the Church, to know his duty;When thou vowest a Voelli to the Lord, thou shalt not be slack to pay it, Deuteronomy 23. 21. He that Searches not beforehand the Rubric and Rules of the Church, to know his duty;
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he that afterward conforms in Judgment only, not in Practice;
he that afterwards conforms in Judgement only, not in Practice;
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or in Practice not yet, or not at all times, not without Omission and Intermission, not without Complaining and Citing, not without Suspension, Deprivation, Excommunication;
or in Practice not yet, or not At all times, not without Omission and Intermission, not without Complaining and Citing, not without Suspension, Deprivation, Excommunication;
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doubtlesse he would not at all. Should thy covenant-servant thus serve thee, with wilfull ignorance, neglect, and contempt;
doubtless he would not At all. Should thy Covenant servant thus serve thee, with wilful ignorance, neglect, and contempt;
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deliver thy cup without reverence, with Cain 's face, and scarce so, but slowly and by fits;
deliver thy cup without Reverence, with Cain is face, and scarce so, but slowly and by fits;
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How wouldst thou serve him? and yet perchance thou hast need of his Attendance. God requires observance, not for his own, but for your want;
How Wouldst thou serve him? and yet perchance thou hast need of his Attendance. God requires observance, not for his own, but for your want;
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He hath not need to receive, but you to pay; nor is he so exacting of his own dues, as carefull for your discharge.
He hath not need to receive, but you to pay; nor is he so exacting of his own dues, as careful for your discharge.
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Which that you may obtain, by making true payment in manner answerable, give me leave to joyn my Advice.
Which that you may obtain, by making true payment in manner answerable, give me leave to join my advice.
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First, Make triall of matters more Easie, and those for a certain Time; that by habituall Discipline, you may prepare and harden your selves for Vows more difficult:
First, Make trial of matters more Easy, and those for a certain Time; that by habitual Discipline, you may prepare and harden your selves for Vows more difficult:
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This is to reckon the cost before you build, and to make provision before you warr.
This is to reckon the cost before you built, and to make provision before you war.
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As it argues Diffidence to venture nothing on Grace and humble Endeavour;
As it argues Diffidence to venture nothing on Grace and humble Endeavour;
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so to attempt the highest reach of Perfection at first leap, and to bind over your selves wholly before you have gotten experienced Masterdome in any part, this is a rash Undertaking.
so to attempt the highest reach of Perfection At First leap, and to bind over your selves wholly before you have got experienced Masterdom in any part, this is a rash Undertaking.
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The way to keep a Vow, is to Vow that which we well hope to keep.
The Way to keep a Voelli, is to Voelli that which we well hope to keep.
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But, O the perjur'd condition of many an hasty Prophet, and outwardly demure Saint!
But, Oh the perjured condition of many an hasty Prophet, and outwardly demure Saint!
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who without any preparative consideration, having solemnly plighted his Faith, having done it with Mouth, Hand,
who without any preparative consideration, having solemnly plighted his Faith, having done it with Mouth, Hand,
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and Knee, twice or thrice in Academicall Degrees, twice in Ordinations, and as oft in his Institutions as he can, doth presently go forth with resolution to break it;
and Knee, twice or thrice in Academical Degrees, twice in Ordinations, and as oft in his Institutions as he can, does presently go forth with resolution to break it;
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charges his wit to invent fallacy against his Duty, and to Preach against that Vow which enables him to Preach.
charges his wit to invent fallacy against his Duty, and to Preach against that Voelli which enables him to Preach.
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Can there be any Atheism more hideously contemptuous!
Can there be any Atheism more hideously contemptuous!
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Hand and Seal given to man, will tie us to our Word, or to the Jayl;
Hand and Seal given to man, will tie us to our Word, or to the Jail;
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onely God can have no fair dealing, no sufficient redresse.
only God can have no fair dealing, no sufficient redress.
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In point of holy Promise, (God be mercifull to us) we have lost all conscience, the conscience that is, runs clean contrary to our promise, whereby if we stand bound, we think our selves bound to break it;
In point of holy Promise, (God be merciful to us) we have lost all conscience, the conscience that is, runs clean contrary to our promise, whereby if we stand bound, we think our selves bound to break it;
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the faster tied, the looser we play; and that which was Duty before it was vow'd, is by vowing esteem'd unlawfull.
the faster tied, the looser we play; and that which was Duty before it was vowed, is by vowing esteemed unlawful.
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If God make a Promise to Us, though it be but Conditionall, we claim it as Absolute;
If God make a Promise to Us, though it be but Conditional, we claim it as Absolute;
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no disobedience of ours can set Him free, we allow not his Majesty so much Mutability,
no disobedience of ours can Set Him free, we allow not his Majesty so much Mutability,
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as on our change to be constant to Justice:
as on our change to be constant to justice:
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But when our selves have dedicated a Promise to him, whether by our Governours, or also in our own persons, be it never so full and absolute, any or no condition shall suffice to cancell it;
But when our selves have dedicated a Promise to him, whither by our Governors, or also in our own Persons, be it never so full and absolute, any or no condition shall suffice to cancel it;
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and we that deny our selves the liberty of Vowing, will take an unmeasur'd liberty of Disannulling,
and we that deny our selves the liberty of Vowing, will take an unmeasured liberty of Disannulling,
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or perchance feign a Necessity of Undoing what indeed we would not do.
or perchance feign a Necessity of Undoing what indeed we would not do.
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And to cure this Evill, what remedy? For since all the Land hath out off God's inviolable Tenure, formerly confirmed by the whole Land;
And to cure this Evil, what remedy? For since all the Land hath out off God's inviolable Tenure, formerly confirmed by the Whole Land;
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since all are involved in one common Sacriledge, What man with effectuall courage can do him right? or with what face controul a Vow-breaker? Injusta vincula rumpat Justitia, ('tis, I confesse, St. Austin 's rule.) Bad Promises are well broken,
since all Are involved in one Common Sacrilege, What man with effectual courage can do him right? or with what face control a Vow-breaker? Unjust vincula rumpat Justitia, (it's, I confess, Saint Austin is Rule.) Bad Promises Are well broken,
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for such are Threatnings rather than Promises, and Threatnings are recall'd without Injury; whereas to second bad words with like performance, is double wrong.
for such Are Threatenings rather than Promises, and Threatenings Are Recalled without Injury; whereas to second bad words with like performance, is double wrong.
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The mis-applying of this Rule, when men are bent to transpose the name of Good and Evill, is exceeding mischievous;
The misapplying of this Rule, when men Are bent to transpose the name of Good and Evil, is exceeding mischievous;
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for under this pretext, some have recanted or neglected their own duty, and some have nullified the piety of others.
for under this pretext, Some have recanted or neglected their own duty, and Some have nullified the piety of Others.
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False Brethren that crept into the Church, by swearing Obedience, have basely betraid her to her enemies for a piece of bread, absurdly supposing, that any Rites, in themselves indifferent, may as easily be made Antichristian by censure of private Rebellion,
False Brothers that crept into the Church, by swearing obedience, have basely betrayed her to her enemies for a piece of bred, absurdly supposing, that any Rites, in themselves indifferent, may as Easily be made Antichristian by censure of private Rebellion,
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as they were made necessary by sworn Covenant under publick Authority.
as they were made necessary by sworn Covenant under public authority.
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Some disesteeming the Churchwardens Oath, as a meer formall Engine to get Fees, esteem it their Office not to discharge their Office at all,
some disesteeming the Churchwardens Oath, as a mere formal Engine to get Fees, esteem it their Office not to discharge their Office At all,
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lest they be counted Medlers and Busie-bodies; from whence ungodly Neglect growes into Custome, and Sin prescribes against Duty.
lest they be counted Meddlers and Busybodies; from whence ungodly Neglect grows into Custom, and since prescribes against Duty.
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Here Churches drop down unspied, there Souls hang desperately ruinous; and all for want of 6d Reparation, or 12d Presentation in due season.
Here Churches drop down unspied, there Souls hang desperately ruinous; and all for want of 6d Reparation, or 12d Presentation in due season.
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Other ungracious children blasting the works of Charity with the name of Superstition, and colouring their rude Sacriledge with the name of Zeal, make it their gainfull Godlinesse to raze out the yet-unraz'd Godlinesse of their Predecessors.
Other ungracious children blasting the works of Charity with the name of Superstition, and colouring their rude Sacrilege with the name of Zeal, make it their gainful Godliness to raze out the yet-unrazed Godliness of their Predecessors.
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The old Romans shall judge these Novell Christians; they, after ten years omission, paid the Vows of Camillus with their own Jewells;
The old Roman shall judge these Novel Christians; they, After ten Years omission, paid the Vows of Camillus with their own Jewels;
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these, after long possession of Consecration, would wring from God all the Vows of their Fathers into their own hands,
these, After long possession of Consecration, would wring from God all the Vows of their Father's into their own hands,
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and again rake over the poor gleanings which the Robbers have left. But let not Sacriledge in the People hire the Priest to Disobedience and Treachery;
and again rake over the poor gleanings which the Robbers have left. But let not Sacrilege in the People hire the Priest to Disobedience and Treachery;
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let not a few Crums bribe you from barking against the Thief, and guarding the House of the Lord;
let not a few Crumbs bribe you from barking against the Thief, and guarding the House of the Lord;
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to which Care you especially are bound, by my third and last Proposition, directed to Those that be round about him.
to which Care you especially Are bound, by my third and last Proposition, directed to Those that be round about him.
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Promises made to God by them which be round about him, are in respect of the Parties most constringent:
Promises made to God by them which be round about him, Are in respect of the Parties most constringent:
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And first, because they are made to God.
And First, Because they Are made to God.
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If a promise, past to our Neighbour, ought to be kept, though it be to our losse;
If a promise, passed to our Neighbour, ought to be kept, though it be to our loss;
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much more to God, when it also tends to our good. Will not his goodnesse hold thee firm? let his Fear chain thee.
much more to God, when it also tends to our good. Will not his Goodness hold thee firm? let his fear chain thee.
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That Name which begets Awe and Trust in Human Contracts, is much more Awfull in Religious Vows.
That Name which begets Awe and Trust in Human Contracts, is much more Awful in Religious Vows.
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There he is called onely for a Witnesse, here he is also a Party: thou swearest now both By Him, and To Him.
There he is called only for a Witness, Here he is also a Party: thou Swearst now both By Him, and To Him.
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Did men seriously consider to whom they stand engag'd, they would be more heedfull of their Observance.
Did men seriously Consider to whom they stand engaged, they would be more heedful of their Observance.
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'Tis the King to whom thou swearest Loyalty, though a Justice take thy Oath; 'tis God to whom thou makest thy Vow, though the Bishop receive it.
It's the King to whom thou Swearst Loyalty, though a justice take thy Oath; it's God to whom thou Makest thy Voelli, though the Bishop receive it.
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His Receiver thou maist sometimes delude, Him thou canst not.
His Receiver thou Mayest sometime delude, Him thou Canst not.
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Words and Thoughts are to him more legible, than Actions to us, for God is Light;
Words and Thoughts Are to him more legible, than Actions to us, for God is Light;
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whosoever seeks to rob Him doth lesse lie hid, than a Thief in a Candle. Again, as the Majesty of your Lord God obliges you, to more awfull Reverence;
whosoever seeks to rob Him does less lie hid, than a Thief in a Candle. Again, as the Majesty of your Lord God obliges you, to more awful reverence;
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so in respect of your selves, doth the neer dependance of your Office, to a greater fidelity.
so in respect of your selves, does the near dependence of your Office, to a greater Fidis.
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Perswasions and Arguments may be needfully urg'd to Lay-men; nothing to Ecclesiasticall Officers but promise: Others are onely bound by order of their Praedecessors, you by Personall dedication;
Persuasions and Arguments may be needfully urged to Laymen; nothing to Ecclesiastical Officers but promise: Others Are only bound by order of their Predecessors, you by Personal dedication;
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they to naked Assent, you to Action; they by Obedience, you by voluntary and deliberate Oath.
they to naked Assent, you to Actium; they by obedience, you by voluntary and deliberate Oath.
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Say not before the Angel, (or thy Bishop) saith Ecclesiastes, that thy promise was out of Ignorance:
Say not before the Angel, (or thy Bishop) Says Ecclesiastes, that thy promise was out of Ignorance:
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Thou a seer, before thy eyes were open? thou blind, and presume to be a guide? thou a Messenger of Truth,
Thou a seer, before thy eyes were open? thou blind, and presume to be a guide? thou a Messenger of Truth,
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and yet perjur'd? thou perjur'd, and yet so neerly tied to fidelity!
and yet perjured? thou perjured, and yet so nearly tied to Fidis!
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Want of breeding, Ignorance, Blind zeal, Company, Profit, lesse Obligation may in some part excuse a Lay-man;
Want of breeding, Ignorance, Blind zeal, Company, Profit, less Obligation may in Some part excuse a Layman;
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'tis impossible for an unconform'd Minister, to be tolerably dishonest.
it's impossible for an unconformed Minister, to be tolerably dishonest.
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Nothing so much aggravates the Defection of Solomon, as his two Antecedent Visions and Dialogues with God:
Nothing so much aggravates the Defection of Solomon, as his two Antecedent Visions and Dialogues with God:
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how frequent yours have been, you well know; how many publick Vowings, so many Dialogues with the Most High.
how frequent yours have been, you well know; how many public Vowings, so many Dialogues with the Most High.
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Through such nearnesse of Relation, we behold Treachery as through a multiplying Glasse, far greater than otherwise it would appear;
Through such nearness of Relation, we behold Treachery as through a multiplying Glass, Far greater than otherwise it would appear;
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and we do not onely apprehend, but find it so indeed. To poyson a King is not murder, but Treason;
and we do not only apprehend, but find it so indeed. To poison a King is not murder, but Treason;
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but for a Wife or Servant to do it, is double Treason: And breach of Vow to God, is not Treason, but Sacriledge;
but for a Wife or Servant to do it, is double Treason: And breach of Voelli to God, is not Treason, but Sacrilege;
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in a Priest sacro-Sacrilegium, the most execrable kind of Sacriledge, doubled by the condition of the Person:
in a Priest sacro-Sacrilegium, the most execrable kind of Sacrilege, doubled by the condition of the Person:
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Which being consider'd, nothing can be more injurious to God, more dangerous to Himself, more exemplary and pernicious to Others.
Which being considered, nothing can be more injurious to God, more dangerous to Himself, more exemplary and pernicious to Others.
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First, a Kissing Judas, a Thievish Treasurer, a Familiar Divel, what more injurious to God? for besides, the unkind requitall of much Infidelity, for much Love and Trust;
First, a Kissing Judas, a Thievish Treasurer, a Familiar devil, what more injurious to God? for beside, the unkind requital of much Infidelity, for much Love and Trust;
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the treacherous defailance brings with it a scandalous Repute on God's service, who will not be thought a good Master,
the treacherous defailance brings with it a scandalous Repute on God's service, who will not be Thought a good Master,
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so long as his neerest Servants Revolt from their Station. As in Heaven, there is most Joy for a Converted sinner, who comes from far;
so long as his nearest Servants Revolt from their Station. As in Heaven, there is most Joy for a Converted sinner, who comes from Far;
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so there is most grief for a perverted Servant, who goes off so neer. But secondly, The Evill falls the heavier on himself;
so there is most grief for a perverted Servant, who Goes off so near. But secondly, The Evil falls the Heavier on himself;
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the more Immediate he was before, the lesse Mediation to re-unite him:
the more Immediate he was before, the less Mediation to reunite him:
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If the Man and Wife be two, who shall intercede? perchance some friend, as deer as a Wife, else none.
If the Man and Wife be two, who shall intercede? perchance Some friend, as deer as a Wife, Else none.
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But if God and the Priest be two, who shall there Officiate an Atonement? The fall of an Angell, makes him Divel;
But if God and the Priest be two, who shall there Officiate an Atonement? The fallen of an Angel, makes him devil;
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no space for him betwixt Heaven and Hell.
no Molle for him betwixt Heaven and Hell.
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The sin of a common Priest, cost as much Sacrifice as the sin of the whole people;
The since of a Common Priest, cost as much Sacrifice as the since of the Whole people;
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but the sin of Eli, the High Priest was not to be purg'd away by any Sacrifice whatsoever.
but the since of Eli, the High Priest was not to be purged away by any Sacrifice whatsoever.
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The nearer to God you are by Office, so much the farther off by neglect. What can wash Water, or season Salt, or sanctifie the Priest!
The nearer to God you Are by Office, so much the farther off by neglect. What can wash Water, or season Salt, or sanctify the Priest!
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if these have lost their Purity, Savour, and Holinesse, what can do on them their Office? We may write up the forlorn Sentence of the Plague, Domine miserere, Lord have Mercy upon them!
if these have lost their Purity, Savour, and Holiness, what can do on them their Office? We may write up the forlorn Sentence of the Plague, Domine Miserere, Lord have Mercy upon them!
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no Physition but the God offended. Lastly, because the Priest is an Angell, he seldome falls without a Train;
no physician but the God offended. Lastly, Because the Priest is an Angel, he seldom falls without a Train;
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the height of his Dependance, enlarges the contagious Power of deriving his disorder:
the height of his Dependence, enlarges the contagious Power of deriving his disorder:
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Well might his sin be rated aequivalent to that of the whole people, for the defection which to day is His, to morrow will be Theirs:
Well might his since be rated equivalent to that of the Whole people, for the defection which to day is His, to morrow will be Theirs:
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If he renounce the Vowes of a Priest, why not they the Vowes of Christians? Prone they are of themselves, to that form of Religion, which is most easie and lesse chargeable:
If he renounce the Vows of a Priest, why not they the Vows of Christians? Prove they Are of themselves, to that from of Religion, which is most easy and less chargeable:
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if he by neglect of Duty and Ceremony, by Incouragement of unyoak't Liberty, shall push forward this Inclination, great must the fall of the Church be.
if he by neglect of Duty and Ceremony, by Encouragement of unyoked Liberty, shall push forward this Inclination, great must the fallen of the Church be.
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For Church-Wardens, the next Pillars, being men chosen out of the People, they also will alternately slacken their Office,
For Church-Wardens, the next Pillars, being men chosen out of the People, they also will alternately slacken their Office,
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and prove as carelesse of the Materiall Temple, as the Priest of the Spirituall.
and prove as careless of the Material Temple, as the Priest of the Spiritual.
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O what shall become of the Congregation, when their Guides come in or go out, the worst of men? what shall become of the Church,
O what shall become of the Congregation, when their Guides come in or go out, the worst of men? what shall become of the Church,
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when Officers are chosen to look to its decay? An Officer more neglectfull of Order,
when Officers Are chosen to look to its decay? an Officer more neglectful of Order,
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than the Common Laity, is much like his Chancell; that Thetcht while the Body of the Church is Leaded: or like his Table;
than the Common Laity, is much like his Chancel; that Thetcht while the Body of the Church is Leaded: or like his Table;
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that foul and moth-eaten, while the Pewes are fair and garnish't: or like his Surplesse; that coorse and ragged, while the Womens Aprons are fine and sound:
that foul and moth-eaten, while the Pews Are fair and garnished: or like his surplice; that course and ragged, while the Women's Aprons Are fine and found:
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Wherefore, He and his Church, just as they proceed, so they will end, both in a like ruine.
Wherefore, He and his Church, just as they proceed, so they will end, both in a like ruin.
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Necessity will at length cause us to be all Brownists, left without Churches, and the stream of deprav'd Custom, carry us into Libertinism, from thence into Fanaticall madnesse, Misery, and Death:
Necessity will At length cause us to be all Brownists, left without Churches, and the stream of depraved Custom, carry us into Libertinism, from thence into Fanatical madness, Misery, and Death:
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at length, God himself will add ruine, and call for Zim and Ohim to be his Priests:
At length, God himself will add ruin, and call for Zim and O him to be his Priests:
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for so he hath done already to many dead Carcass'd, and wasted Churches.
for so he hath done already to many dead Carcassed, and wasted Churches.
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Those places which our Fathers vow'd to Gods perpetuall Service, are impropriated by a degenerate Posterity, to their own abuses:
Those places which our Father's vowed to God's perpetual Service, Are impropriated by a degenerate Posterity, to their own Abuses:
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the sacred wills of devout Testators, confirm'd by Generall Parliament, awfully fenc'd with solemn Execrations of the Priest, strongly tied by God's expresse Inhibition, Lev. 27. 28. Whatsoever is consecrated to me, shall not be taken away, are now quite frustrated:
the sacred wills of devout Testators, confirmed by General Parliament, awfully fenced with solemn Execrations of the Priest, strongly tied by God's express Inhibition, Lev. 27. 28. Whatsoever is consecrated to me, shall not be taken away, Are now quite frustrated:
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the Holy Sanctuaries are reform'd, from Dens of Idlenesse, to Dens of Rapine; from Babels of pride, to Sties of Luxury:
the Holy Sanctuaries Are reformed, from Dens of Idleness, to Dens of Rapine; from Babels of pride, to Sties of Luxury:
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where once God's Altar stood, there is the Glutton's Table, perchance the Bed of the Adulterer? the Sculls of Holy Fathers are dug up, to make spacions Cellarage for Hogs-heads and Drunkards;
where once God's Altar stood, there is the Glutton's Table, perchance the Bed of the Adulterer? the Sculls of Holy Father's Are dug up, to make spacions Cellarage for Hogsheads and Drunkards;
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the very Chalices which held the Blood of Christ, are reform'd into Bowls;
the very Chalice which held the Blood of christ, Are reformed into Bowls;
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and 'tis hop'd, that by demolishing the Walls, all hand-writing like that against Belshazzar, is sufficiently prevented.
and it's hoped, that by demolishing the Walls, all handwriting like that against Belshazzar, is sufficiently prevented.
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But whence all this, the sound whereof makes both the ears of them that hear to Tingle? even from the defection of Priests, carelesse of their Vowes, short of their pretended Holinesse.
But whence all this, the found whereof makes both the ears of them that hear to Tingle? even from the defection of Priests, careless of their Vows, short of their pretended Holiness.
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No great evil hath ever befaln the Church, but by this way: by Persecution it ever prosper'd, and only decay'd by the Treachery of her Officers.
No great evil hath ever befallen the Church, but by this Way: by Persecution it ever prospered, and only decayed by the Treachery of her Officers.
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Israel fell to Idolatry, but who made the Calf? Aaron. The Ark was taken and prophan'd,Israel fell to Idolatry, but who made the Calf? Aaron. The Ark was taken and profaned,
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but through whose fault? the Sons of Ely. Israel forsook the Divine Worship at Jerusalem, and built them high Places,
but through whose fault? the Sons of Ely. Israel forsook the Divine Worship At Jerusalem, and built them high Places,
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but who serv'd thereon? Jereboams Priests: How fell the Temple at Jerusalem so often, why so many of ours at once,
but who served thereon? Jereboams Priests: How fell the Temple At Jerusalem so often, why so many of ours At once,
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and why are the rest yet-standing in so much danger? through the Default, the Corruption, the Tergiversation,
and why Are the rest yet-standing in so much danger? through the Default, the Corruption, the Tergiversation,
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and perjury of Priests, and Officers.
and perjury of Priests, and Officers.
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And in this particular Place I cannot imagine, that simple Women (zealously, though blindly, affected) would so quickly re-iterate their Rebellious Conventicles, contrary to Oath and Subscription,
And in this particular Place I cannot imagine, that simple Women (zealously, though blindly, affected) would so quickly reiterate their Rebellious Conventicles, contrary to Oath and Subscription,
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if some traiterous Guide did not secretly underbear and encourage them with pestilent Instructions.
if Some traitorous Guide did not secretly underbear and encourage them with pestilent Instructions.
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But know this, you of the Laity, that whensoever ye hearken to such depravers of Form and Discipline, critically bent for Innovation, sacred pretenders of a most tender Conscience,
But know this, you of the Laity, that whensoever you harken to such depravers of From and Discipline, critically bent for Innovation, sacred pretenders of a most tender Conscience,
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and yet unsensible of solemn Oaths; you chuse for your Leaders perjur'd Hirelings, wicked Vow-breakers;
and yet unsensible of solemn Oaths; you choose for your Leaders perjured Hirelings, wicked Vow-breakers;
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and what can you expect of the Building but Ruine, when the first stone of the Foundation is Perjury? In all this I speak the Truth, I lie not:
and what can you expect of the Building but Ruin, when the First stone of the Foundation is Perjury? In all this I speak the Truth, I lie not:
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So help me God, through Jesus Christ our Lord; To Whom, &c. AMEN. Delivered at Lin, at a Visitation, June the 24. 1633. FINIS.
So help me God, through jesus christ our Lord; To Whom, etc. AMEN. Delivered At Lin, At a Visitation, June the 24. 1633. FINIS.
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