A sermon preached at the consecration of the Right Reverend Fathers in God, Gilbert Lord Bishop of London, Humphry Lord Bishop of Sarum, George Lord Bishop of Worcester, Robert Lord Bishop of Lincolne, George Lord Bishop of St. Asaph. On Sunday 28. October, 1660. at S. Peters Westminster. By John Sudbury, one of the prebendaries of that church.
THere needs no other Preface or Introduction to commend this saying to our attention, then this which the Apostle hath set before it, This is a true saying.
THere needs no other Preface or Introduction to commend this saying to our attention, then this which the Apostle hath Set before it, This is a true saying.
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For seeing there is not any saying in this book which is not as true as this, we may be sure there is some difference between the truth of this and other sayings, which made the Apostle so particularly commend it to us.
For seeing there is not any saying in this book which is not as true as this, we may be sure there is Some difference between the truth of this and other sayings, which made the Apostle so particularly commend it to us.
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For first, it is easie to perceive what great need there was to arm and fence it well against the contradiction of such as would oppose and gainsay it.
For First, it is easy to perceive what great need there was to arm and fence it well against the contradiction of such as would oppose and gainsay it.
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But secondly, the truth of this saying is likewise a matter of great importance, worthy of more then ordinary regard, which might move the Apostle to commend it to a more then ordinary attention.
But secondly, the truth of this saying is likewise a matter of great importance, worthy of more then ordinary regard, which might move the Apostle to commend it to a more then ordinary attention.
These are the particulars in the Text, of which I shall speak in the same order that I have proposed them, beginning first with the Office of a Bishop.
These Are the particulars in the Text, of which I shall speak in the same order that I have proposed them, beginning First with the Office of a Bishop.
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And it is the more remarkable in him, because he was a man so far from all manner of arrogance and vain-glory, that no man could have more humble thoughts of himself.
And it is the more remarkable in him, Because he was a man so Far from all manner of arrogance and vainglory, that no man could have more humble thoughts of himself.
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And truly we likewise have great reason to magnifie the Office of a Bishop, so great, that St. Hierom (who was not partial to the Dignity of that Order) confesseth that the safety of the Church depends upon it.
And truly we likewise have great reason to magnify the Office of a Bishop, so great, that Saint Hieronymus (who was not partial to the Dignity of that Order) Confesses that the safety of the Church depends upon it.
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There be many other names and titles by which they are describ'd in Scripture, and in the best Writers of the ancient Church, which are names and titles not onely of Office,
There be many other names and titles by which they Are described in Scripture, and in the best Writers of the ancient Church, which Are names and titles not only of Office,
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the Pastors or Sheepherds of the flock which he hath purchased with his own blood; the successors of the Apostles; the Vicars of Christ; the high Priests; the Rulers and Princes of the Church.
the Pastors or Shepherds of the flock which he hath purchased with his own blood; the Successors of the Apostles; the Vicars of christ; the high Priests; the Rulers and Princes of the Church.
All these are names and titles of no small Dignity, and some of them likewise of Power and Authority; wherein the Office of a Bishop differs from that of a Priest or Presbyter:
All these Are names and titles of no small Dignity, and Some of them likewise of Power and authority; wherein the Office of a Bishop differs from that of a Priest or Presbyter:
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not only as Celsior gradus, a higher degree; the Bishop among the Priests being, as it is said of the high Priest among his brethren, like the Cedar among the Palm-trees;
not only as Celsior gradus, a higher degree; the Bishop among the Priests being, as it is said of the high Priest among his brothers, like the Cedar among the Palm-trees;
because he himself was no Bishop, and is thought by such as would have no Bishops to be a friend to them) I say, St. Hierom, when Vigilantius broach'd his Heresie, wonders that the Bishop in whose Diocese he was a Priest did not withstand his madnesse, Miror sanctum Episcopum, in cujus parochia esse Presbyter dicitur, acquicscere furori ejus,
Because he himself was no Bishop, and is Thought by such as would have no Bishops to be a friend to them) I say, Saint Hieronymus, when Vigilantius broached his Heresy, wonders that the Bishop in whose Diocese he was a Priest did not withstand his madness, Mirror sanctum Bishop, in cujus Parish esse Presbyter dicitur, acquicscere furori His,
& non v•rgâ Apostolicâ virgâ { que } ferr•â confringere vas inutile, & tradere in int•ritum c•rnis, ut sp•ritus salvus fiat. S H•eron. Epist. ad Riparium.
& non v•rgâ Apostolicâ virgâ { que } ferr•â confringere vas inutile, & Tradere in int•ritum c•rnis, ut sp•ritus Salvus fiat. S H•eron. Epistle ad Riparium.
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Et tu quidem honor•fice circa nos & pro solitaria hum litate fecisti ut malles de eò nobis conqueri, cum pro episcopatûs vigore & cathedrae au•horitate haberes pot•statem qu• posses de illo sta• … m v••d••art. Cypr. Epist 65. ad R•gationum.
Et tu quidem honor•fice circa nos & Pro Solitary hum litate fecisti ut malles de eò nobis conqueri, cum Pro episcopatûs Vigour & Cathedrae au•horitate haberes pot•statem qu• poss de illo sta• … m v••d••art. Cyprus Epistle 65. and R•gationum.
and writing to Rogatianus, a Bishop, who had made his complaint to him of a Deacon that behaved himself injuriously toward him, he tells him, it was a great humility in him to complain of one over whom he himself had Authority and Power to right himself, by virtue of his Episcopal Office,
and writing to Rogatianus, a Bishop, who had made his complaint to him of a Deacon that behaved himself injuriously towards him, he tells him, it was a great humility in him to complain of one over whom he himself had authority and Power to right himself, by virtue of his Episcopal Office,
There is therefore a necessity of this Office, with this Power and Authority, to preserve Truth and Peace and Ʋnity, and to prevent the manifold and great mischiefs which Parity, the Mother of Anarchy and Confusion, would soon produce:
There is Therefore a necessity of this Office, with this Power and authority, to preserve Truth and Peace and Ʋnity, and to prevent the manifold and great mischiefs which Parity, the Mother of Anarchy and Confusion, would soon produce:
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which must needs be greater in the Church, then in the State. For there is nothing that so effectually rules the Multitude as Religion, the name whereof is so venerable, that they are more apt to follow their Preachers then their Princes; because they look upon them as the Ministers of God, whose Office it is to teach them his word and will;
which must needs be greater in the Church, then in the State. For there is nothing that so effectually rules the Multitude as Religion, the name whereof is so venerable, that they Are more apt to follow their Preachers then their Princes; Because they look upon them as the Ministers of God, whose Office it is to teach them his word and will;
and are afraid to think amisse of any thing which they hear from them, lest in so doing they should set themselves against God: whereby it comes to passe that there is scarce any Errour so grosse which some of them will not believe, or any Wickedness so great which some of them will not practice,
and Are afraid to think amiss of any thing which they hear from them, lest in so doing they should Set themselves against God: whereby it comes to pass that there is scarce any Error so gross which Some of them will not believe, or any Wickedness so great which Some of them will not practice,
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and think thereby to do God service, if it be preach'd to them as a matter and duty of Religion. And how much this may tend to the disturbance of the publick Peace and Government, is easie to be seen.
and think thereby to do God service, if it be preached to them as a matter and duty of Religion. And how much this may tend to the disturbance of the public Peace and Government, is easy to be seen.
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For remedy whereof, if the sovereign Prince interpose his power only, he runs the hazard of being reputed an enemy of God and of Religion, then which nothing can be more prejudicial to him not only in point of reputation, but of safety likewise.
For remedy whereof, if the sovereign Prince interpose his power only, he runs the hazard of being reputed an enemy of God and of Religion, then which nothing can be more prejudicial to him not only in point of reputation, but of safety likewise.
There is no better Remedy against all this mischief, then that wise and good, grave and learned men, such as are able by sound Doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gain-sayers, should be set up over the rest, with Power and Authority to charge them that they teach no other Doctrine, as St. Paul writes to Timothy, whom he left at Ephesus to this end, 1 Tim. 1.3.
There is no better Remedy against all this mischief, then that wise and good, grave and learned men, such as Are able by found Doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers, should be Set up over the rest, with Power and authority to charge them that they teach no other Doctrine, as Saint Paul writes to Timothy, whom he left At Ephesus to this end, 1 Tim. 1.3.
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and to stop the mouths of such unruly and vain talkers, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, as the same Apostle writes to Titus, whom he left at Creet to do this Office, Tit. 1.10, 11. This is too great an Office for one man to exercise over the whole Church:
and to stop the mouths of such unruly and vain talkers, who subvert Whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, as the same Apostle writes to Titus, whom he left At Treat to do this Office, Tit. 1.10, 11. This is too great an Office for one man to exercise over the Whole Church:
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so his Apostles, whom he sent as his Father sent him, i.e. with a power to send others after them with the like power, ordained, not one B•shop onely in the City of Rome, but one in every City.
so his Apostles, whom he sent as his Father sent him, i.e. with a power to send Others After them with the like power, ordained, not one B•shop only in the city of Room, but one in every city.
so the Apostles after him ordained Elders or Bishops, not in every Village, but onely in every City; making the Government of the Church herein conformable to that of the State, where the Praefect or Governour of a Province or Country had his residence in the City, but his Jurisdiction in the Country round about.
so the Apostles After him ordained Elders or Bishops, not in every Village, but only in every city; making the Government of the Church herein conformable to that of the State, where the Praefect or Governor of a Province or Country had his residence in the city, but his Jurisdiction in the Country round about.
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It were likewise easie to shew how agreeable this order is to that which God himself established in the Church of the Jews; what a fit resemblance there is between the Levites, Priests and High-priests in the one,
It were likewise easy to show how agreeable this order is to that which God himself established in the Church of the jews; what a fit resemblance there is between the Levites, Priests and High priests in the one,
how careful Christ was to retein in his Church, whatsoever he found commendable in that; and how wary of introducing any innovation, where there was no necessity.
how careful christ was to retain in his Church, whatsoever he found commendable in that; and how wary of introducing any innovation, where there was no necessity.
And after this I could shew you how all Religions have had their Priests and their High-priests; the light of natural Reason teaching them that they must have some Religion, that Religion cannot be publickly exercised without Priests,
And After this I could show you how all Religions have had their Priests and their High priests; the Light of natural Reason teaching them that they must have Some Religion, that Religion cannot be publicly exercised without Priests,
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and writes that many of the Bishops in his time could derive their succession from the Apostles? And the most ancient and best Writers of the History of the Church have left us the names of them in some of the principal Cities of the world, together with the time and order of their succession from the Apostles.
and writes that many of the Bishops in his time could derive their succession from the Apostles? And the most ancient and best Writers of the History of the Church have left us the names of them in Some of the principal Cities of the world, together with the time and order of their succession from the Apostles.
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as thinking them so necessary to the being of a well-form'd Church, that to be without them were to unchurch themselves. One ambitious Presbyter there was, Aerius by name, who because he could not be a Bishop, would have none;
as thinking them so necessary to the being of a well-formed Church, that to be without them were to unchurch themselves. One ambitious Presbyter there was, Aerius by name, who Because he could not be a Bishop, would have none;
because he could not raise himself to the Dignity of that Office, studied to bring down that Office and levell it with his own. But he was condemn'd by the whole Church,
Because he could not raise himself to the Dignity of that Office, studied to bring down that Office and level it with his own. But he was condemned by the Whole Church,
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To all these Testimonies we may adde one which is more than all these, the testimony of Christ from heaven, in an Epistle sent by an Angel to his beloved Disciple and Apostle St. John, bearing witness both of the antiquity of this Order,
To all these Testimonies we may add one which is more than all these, the testimony of christ from heaven, in an Epistle sent by an Angel to his Beloved Disciple and Apostle Saint John, bearing witness both of the antiquity of this Order,
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and of his own approbation of it, Rev. 1. ult. where interpreting the mystery of the seven stars in his right hand, he saith, the seven stars are the Angels of the seven Churches.
and of his own approbation of it, Rev. 1. ult. where interpreting the mystery of the seven Stars in his right hand, he Says, the seven Stars Are the Angels of the seven Churches.
Other Offices there are in the Church but the Office of a Bishop is the highest, to which all other Offices are as steps or degrees, according to that which we read in the 13 Verse of this Chapter, They who have used the Office of a Deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, or,
Other Offices there Are in the Church but the Office of a Bishop is the highest, to which all other Offices Are as steps or Degrees, according to that which we read in the 13 Verse of this Chapter, They who have used the Office of a Deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, or,
But there is no Office in the Church to which the Office of a Bishop may be call'd a step or degree. One Bishop may have a greater Diocese than another, which is not by Divine, but Ecclesiastical right, limiting not the power and authority, but the exercise of it,
But there is no Office in the Church to which the Office of a Bishop may be called a step or degree. One Bishop may have a greater Diocese than Another, which is not by Divine, but Ecclesiastical right, limiting not the power and Authority, but the exercise of it,
Every Bishop is as much a Bishop as the Bishop of Rome, or as St. Peter, for he is a successor of the Apostles in the whole Episcopal Office, which is all that in which they have or were to have any successors.
Every Bishop is as much a Bishop as the Bishop of Rome, or as Saint Peter, for he is a successor of the Apostles in the Whole Episcopal Office, which is all that in which they have or were to have any Successors.
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which none could be but such as were conversant with him during the time that he went in and out among them, unless it were by vision from Heaven, as St. Paul. But as they were testes oculati, eye-witnesses; so the Bishops their successors were and are testes instructi, witnesses instructed and taught.
which none could be but such as were conversant with him during the time that he went in and out among them, unless it were by vision from Heaven, as Saint Paul. But as they were testes Oculati, Eyewitnesses; so the Bishops their Successors were and Are testes instructi, Witnesses instructed and taught.
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They who were first, were indued with extraordinary Gifts and Graces of the Spirit of God, which was pour'd forth upon the Church like the holy Oyle upon the head of Aaron: but the same Spirit of God which was pour'd forth upon them, runs down upon the Bishops their successors as truly, though not so plentifully. They had their Calling immediatly from Christ;
They who were First, were endued with extraordinary Gifts and Graces of the Spirit of God, which was poured forth upon the Church like the holy Oil upon the head of Aaron: but the same Spirit of God which was poured forth upon them, runs down upon the Bishops their Successors as truly, though not so plentifully. They had their Calling immediately from christ;
the Bishops their successors have their Calling as truly from Christ, though not so immediatly. The Apostles chose their successors, and they others after them:
the Bishops their Successors have their Calling as truly from christ, though not so immediately. The Apostles chosen their Successors, and they Others After them:
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But because I have said thus much of it, it is the more needfull, before I passe from this particular, to speak something of the difference between this Power and Authority, which is the highest in the Church,
But Because I have said thus much of it, it is the more needful, before I pass from this particular, to speak something of the difference between this Power and authority, which is the highest in the Church,
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The Power of the one is the power of his Sword, which is a rod of iron; the Power of the other is the power of his Sword, which is the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.
The Power of the one is the power of his Sword, which is a rod of iron; the Power of the other is the power of his Sword, which is the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.
The Power of the one serves to punish them that will not be subject to him with banishment, imprisonment, confiscation, death, &c. The Power of the other banisheth no man out of his Country, but only out of the Church; it cuts off no man from the land of the living, but only from the communion of Christians; it deprives no man of any right that belongs to him either as a man, or as a member of any Common-wealth, Kingdom or other Society in them,
The Power of the one serves to Punish them that will not be Subject to him with banishment, imprisonment, confiscation, death, etc. The Power of the other banisheth no man out of his Country, but only out of the Church; it cuts off no man from the land of the living, but only from the communion of Christians; it deprives no man of any right that belongs to him either as a man, or as a member of any Commonwealth, Kingdom or other Society in them,
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For while the Bishop useth his power to make men good Christians, he makes them so much the better Subjects; it being a part of their Christianity to be good Subjects, their Allegiance is bound up in their Religion, so as they cannot depart from the one unlesse they likewise renounce the other; a Christian cannot be a Rebell, but he must depart from his Faith and turn infidel, if not in word, yet in deed.
For while the Bishop uses his power to make men good Christians, he makes them so much the better Subject's; it being a part of their Christianity to be good Subject's, their Allegiance is bound up in their Religion, so as they cannot depart from the one unless they likewise renounce the other; a Christian cannot be a Rebel, but he must depart from his Faith and turn infidel, if not in word, yet in deed.
The Bishop with his power commands subjects to be obedient to their Soveraigns and their Lawes, out of Conscience towards God, whose Ministers they are,
The Bishop with his power commands subject's to be obedient to their Sovereigns and their Laws, out of Conscience towards God, whose Ministers they Are,
The Office of a Bishop is an Office not of Dignity only, but of Work: the Dignity is annex'd to it for the Works sake, partly as necessary for the better exercise and discharge of it,
The Office of a Bishop is an Office not of Dignity only, but of Work: the Dignity is annexed to it for the Works sake, partly as necessary for the better exercise and discharge of it,
For the Office and Dignity were not made for the Bishop, that he might have an Office, but the Bishop was made for the Office, and the Office for the Work. This is the end of all the Offices which Christ hath set in the Church. Eph. 4.11.
For the Office and Dignity were not made for the Bishop, that he might have an Office, but the Bishop was made for the Office, and the Office for the Work. This is the end of all the Offices which christ hath Set in the Church. Ephesians 4.11.
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but ministers? and a ministry is a Work. As therefore in the Church of the Jews God ordained Priests, not that they might have the Office of Priesthood,
but Ministers? and a Ministry is a Work. As Therefore in the Church of the jews God ordained Priests, not that they might have the Office of Priesthood,
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So in the Christian Church he hath ordained severall Officers, but all of them to this end, that every one of them might minister to him in his Office. When our Saviour committed this Office to St. Peter, he did not say to him, Be thou a Bishop, or a Pastor; but he said unto him, Feed my sheep, to mind him chiefly of his Work for which he put him in Office.
So in the Christian Church he hath ordained several Officers, but all of them to this end, that every one of them might minister to him in his Office. When our Saviour committed this Office to Saint Peter, he did not say to him, Be thou a Bishop, or a Pastor; but he said unto him, Feed my sheep, to mind him chiefly of his Work for which he put him in Office.
as to look well to their Work. 1 Pet. 5.1, &c. The Elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an Elder — Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof — not as being lords over God's heritage, &c. For they are not the lords, but the Stewards, whom the Lord hath set over his houshold;
as to look well to their Work. 1 Pet. 5.1, etc. The Elders which Are among you I exhort, who am also an Elder — Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof — not as being Lords over God's heritage, etc. For they Are not the Lords, but the Stewards, whom the Lord hath Set over his household;
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that in their life and conversation they behave themselves in all things as the Ministers of God, giving no offence in any thing, that the Ministry be not blam'd;
that in their life and Conversation they behave themselves in all things as the Ministers of God, giving no offence in any thing, that the Ministry be not blamed;
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Some indeed there are, who think the work of a Bishop is nothing but to preach; and if he should preach so often as they would have him, he should have work enough of that.
some indeed there Are, who think the work of a Bishop is nothing but to preach; and if he should preach so often as they would have him, he should have work enough of that.
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I do not deny, but that this is a part of his work, a work which belongs to him as he is a Bishop, so properly, that it belongs to no other Officer in the Church but by Commission from him.
I do not deny, but that this is a part of his work, a work which belongs to him as he is a Bishop, so properly, that it belongs to no other Officer in the Church but by Commission from him.
and of which they could not hear without a Preacher. And because this was a great Work, to the end they might give the more attendance to it, they committed some other parts of their work to others, that could do that as well as themselves.
and of which they could not hear without a Preacher. And Because this was a great Work, to the end they might give the more attendance to it, they committed Some other parts of their work to Others, that could do that as well as themselves.
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but when it was too great a work for them to do both, they committed the work of baptizing to their Disciples, giving themselves to the work of Preaching, the less work giving way to the greater. So likewise it was a part of their work to take care of the poor:
but when it was too great a work for them to do both, they committed the work of baptizing to their Disciples, giving themselves to the work of Preaching, the less work giving Way to the greater. So likewise it was a part of their work to take care of the poor:
and the complaint of some that they were neglected, they instituted the Office of Deacons, whom they set over that business, Acts 6.4. giving themselves to Prayer and to the ministry of the Word.
and the complaint of Some that they were neglected, they instituted the Office of Deacons, whom they Set over that business, Acts 6.4. giving themselves to Prayer and to the Ministry of the Word.
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To which end they have other work beside that of Preaching, and for which reason the Apostle in this Chapter tells us, that a Bishop must not only be apt to teach, but he must be one that knows how to Rule his own house well:
To which end they have other work beside that of Preaching, and for which reason the Apostle in this Chapter tells us, that a Bishop must not only be apt to teach, but he must be one that knows how to Rule his own house well:
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For if a man know not how to Rule his own house, how shall he take care of the Church of God? Where it is evident that it is the Work of a Bishop to take care of the Church of God.
For if a man know not how to Rule his own house, how shall he take care of the Church of God? Where it is evident that it is the Work of a Bishop to take care of the Church of God.
as will disable him from the frequency of Preaching, especially when through age and the infirmities incident thereunto, he must either do it with great disadvantages,
as will disable him from the frequency of Preaching, especially when through age and the infirmities incident thereunto, he must either do it with great disadvantages,
But still it is the Bishops Work, to see that they, to whom he commits this part of his Work, be such as the Apostle adviseth Timothy to make choice of, faithfull men, 1 Tim. 2.2. such as shall be able to teach others also.
But still it is the Bishops Work, to see that they, to whom he commits this part of his Work, be such as the Apostle adviseth Timothy to make choice of, faithful men, 1 Tim. 2.2. such as shall be able to teach Others also.
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Wherein there is great care and circumspection to be had, as we may see by the strict charge which he gives him concerning it. 1 Tim. 5.21. I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect Angels, that thou observe these things, without preferring one before another. Do nothing through partiality;
Wherein there is great care and circumspection to be had, as we may see by the strict charge which he gives him Concerning it. 1 Tim. 5.21. I charge thee before God, and the Lord jesus christ, and the elect Angels, that thou observe these things, without preferring one before Another. Do nothing through partiality;
we find the like complaint in the Church of Galatia; there were false Teachers crept in among them, who withdrew them from him that had call'd them in the grace of Christ, unto another Gospel, Gal 1.6. and chap. 4 17. he tells us who and what manner of men they were.
we find the like complaint in the Church of Galatia; there were false Teachers crept in among them, who withdrew them from him that had called them in the grace of christ, unto Another Gospel, Gall 1.6. and chap. 4 17. he tells us who and what manner of men they were.
in pursuance of which design, they would preach down the Apostles, to preach up themselves. And what wonder to see a popular affection transport men to preach down Bishops,
in pursuance of which Design, they would preach down the Apostles, to preach up themselves. And what wonder to see a popular affection transport men to preach down Bishops,
But it is not only the Popularity and Pride of such Teachers, but likewise a giddinesse in the people, which makes more work yet for the Bishop. The Apostle foresaw it,
But it is not only the Popularity and Pride of such Teachers, but likewise a giddiness in the people, which makes more work yet for the Bishop. The Apostle foresaw it,
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and gave early notice of it to Timothy, 2 Tim. 4.3. The time will come that they will not endure sound Doctrine, but according to their own lusts they will heap up to themselves Teachers, having itching ears.
and gave early notice of it to Timothy, 2 Tim. 4.3. The time will come that they will not endure found Doctrine, but according to their own Lustiest they will heap up to themselves Teachers, having itching ears.
And this must needs make more work for the Bishop, for the more greedy they are in heaping up such Teachers, the more vigilant and carefull must he be to pull them down.
And this must needs make more work for the Bishop, for the more greedy they Are in heaping up such Teachers, the more vigilant and careful must he be to pull them down.
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In a word, there is Work enough in the Church for the Bishop, and for all other Officers under him, wherein his care must be to mind that Work or service most, by which he may most promote the Glory of God and the Good of his Church, and to see that they to whom he commits the rest of the work, doe their work as they ought to do it.
In a word, there is Work enough in the Church for the Bishop, and for all other Officers under him, wherein his care must be to mind that Work or service most, by which he may most promote the Glory of God and the Good of his Church, and to see that they to whom he commits the rest of the work, do their work as they ought to do it.
For there is nothing on earth so dear to God as his Church; nothing to which his Providence and Goodnesse extends more then to the good and orderly government of it.
For there is nothing on earth so dear to God as his Church; nothing to which his Providence and goodness extends more then to the good and orderly government of it.
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by the man that left the ninety and nine, to seek the sheep that was lost, the man Christ Jesus that came down from Heaven the habitation of Angels, to seek and save man that was lost.
by the man that left the ninety and nine, to seek the sheep that was lost, the man christ jesus that Come down from Heaven the habitation of Angels, to seek and save man that was lost.
We are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, saith the Apostle, speaking of this work, which is the work of a Bishop as well as an Apostle; to signify, that as a sweet and fragrant odour is gratefull unto us, so is this work noe less acceptable to God.
We Are unto God a sweet savour of christ, Says the Apostle, speaking of this work, which is the work of a Bishop as well as an Apostle; to signify, that as a sweet and fragrant odour is grateful unto us, so is this work no less acceptable to God.
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The good which it works most Directly and properly is the spirituall and eternal good, which is so much better then all that is but temporall, that there is no comparison between them.
The good which it works most Directly and properly is the spiritual and Eternal good, which is so much better then all that is but temporal, that there is no comparison between them.
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The Histories of all Ages since the beginning of Christianity bear witnesse abundantly of the manifold and great good which hath been wrought in the world by Bishops doing that work which belongs to their Office.
The Histories of all Ages since the beginning of Christianity bear witness abundantly of the manifold and great good which hath been wrought in the world by Bishops doing that work which belongs to their Office.
They have been, and are the chief Ministers under God of upholding, and preserving that Truth which the Apostle calls the truth according to Godliness;
They have been, and Are the chief Ministers under God of upholding, and preserving that Truth which the Apostle calls the truth according to Godliness;
And to say nothing of the life which is to come, of which no truth ever had so clear and ample promises there is nothing more profitable for the life which now is.
And to say nothing of the life which is to come, of which no truth ever had so clear and ample promises there is nothing more profitable for the life which now is.
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when he that avoyds the one and does the other is mov'd thereunto by a principle of Religion. This is the great advantage which Religion hath above all the best Lawes that the wisdome of men can make,
when he that avoids the one and does the other is moved thereunto by a principle of Religion. This is the great advantage which Religion hath above all the best Laws that the Wisdom of men can make,
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the power of the other upon the Affections. It is much if the one can restrain men from being very wicked; the other hath a power to make them very good men.
the power of the other upon the Affections. It is much if the one can restrain men from being very wicked; the other hath a power to make them very good men.
the Precepts whereof, which are in their nature the most pure, are likewise in the extent of them the most perfect and complete, reaching to all sorts of men, in all manner of conversation, to Princes, Subjects, Parents, Children, Husbands, Wives, Masters, Servants, Neighbours, Strangers, to make them all good in their severall relations,
the Precepts whereof, which Are in their nature the most pure, Are likewise in the extent of them the most perfect and complete, reaching to all sorts of men, in all manner of Conversation, to Princes, Subject's, Parents, Children, Husbands, Wives, Masters, Servants, Neighbours, Strangers, to make them all good in their several relations,
The Promises annex'd to the observation of these Precepts are the most high and heavenly; the confirmation of those Promises the most divine: to the end that the Promises being so confirm'd might be the more stedfastly believed; and the Promises being believed, the Precepts might be the better observed; and the Precepts being so observ'd, all men might conspire together mutually to promote the happinesse of each other,
The Promises annexed to the observation of these Precepts Are the most high and heavenly; the confirmation of those Promises the most divine: to the end that the Promises being so confirmed might be the more steadfastly believed; and the Promises being believed, the Precepts might be the better observed; and the Precepts being so observed, all men might conspire together mutually to promote the happiness of each other,
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This is the naturall effect of that Truth which is according to Godlinesse, the receiving and observing whereof is the most excellent means to procure the favour of God,
This is the natural Effect of that Truth which is according to Godliness, the receiving and observing whereof is the most excellent means to procure the favour of God,
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Now as all this good comes to men by Christian Religion, so the Office and Work of a Bishop is of great necessity and virtue to uphold and preserve this Religion in the truth and purity of it.
Now as all this good comes to men by Christian Religion, so the Office and Work of a Bishop is of great necessity and virtue to uphold and preserve this Religion in the truth and purity of it.
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For what greater mischiefs among men, then those which arise from hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, sedition, heresies, envyings, &c. and whence arise so much of these,
For what greater mischiefs among men, then those which arise from hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, sedition, heresies, envyings, etc. and whence arise so much of these,
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is by the Pride and presumption of some despis'd? saith Cyprian. This is that which, hath so often chang'd the Pulpit into a Theatre, from whence so many instead of preaching the Gospel of Peace have blown the Trumpet of War,
is by the Pride and presumption of Some despised? Says Cyprian. This is that which, hath so often changed the Pulpit into a Theatre, from whence so many instead of preaching the Gospel of Peace have blown the Trumpet of War,
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and perverted that which God hath ordain'd to turn swords into mattocks, and speares into plowshares, to serve as the greatest means of turning mattocks into swords, and plowshares into speares.
and perverted that which God hath ordained to turn swords into mattocks, and spears into ploughshares, to serve as the greatest means of turning mattocks into swords, and ploughshares into spears.
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so the best means under God to keep up amity in the Church, or to recover it when it is lost, is to remember the reverence which all the true Sons of the Church owe to those who are their Fathers in God.
so the best means under God to keep up amity in the Church, or to recover it when it is lost, is to Remember the Reverence which all the true Sons of the Church owe to those who Are their Father's in God.
And, so much for the third Particular in the Text, which is the Goodness of the work. I come now to the fourth and last, which is the Desire of the Office, and of the good work.
And, so much for the third Particular in the Text, which is the goodness of the work. I come now to the fourth and last, which is the Desire of the Office, and of the good work.
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The former is NONLATINALPHABET, the later is, NONLATINALPHABET The difference between these two words is so nice, that our language cannot well furnish us with words fit to expresse it:
The former is, the later is, The difference between these two words is so Nicaenae, that our language cannot well furnish us with words fit to express it:
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but so much Work, and that so full of perill, as well as paines and labour, that had it not been for some great Goodnesse in the Work, no man would have undertaken, much lesse desir'd it.
but so much Work, and that so full of peril, as well as pains and labour, that had it not been for Some great goodness in the Work, no man would have undertaken, much less desired it.
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Thus to desire the Office of a Bishop is so far from being a good Work, that the better Work it is which belongs to the Office, the worse it is so to desire the Office.
Thus to desire the Office of a Bishop is so Far from being a good Work, that the better Work it is which belongs to the Office, the Worse it is so to desire the Office.
for though it be a commendable thing to desire a good work, yet when that good Work is so annex'd to a great Office, that a man cannot do the Work unlesse he have the Office, it may be suspected that he looks more upon the greatnesse of the Office then upon the goodnesse of the Work; and this Office requires a man that is not onely without blame, but likewise without suspicion. I answer, generally, it is more seemly for a man to stay till he be desir'd to take the Office than to desire it before;
for though it be a commendable thing to desire a good work, yet when that good Work is so annexed to a great Office, that a man cannot do the Work unless he have the Office, it may be suspected that he looks more upon the greatness of the Office then upon the Goodness of the Work; and this Office requires a man that is not only without blame, but likewise without suspicion. I answer, generally, it is more seemly for a man to stay till he be desired to take the Office than to desire it before;
and to live at ease without any burden to oppresse, that there could be nothing in the greatest Office to recompense the losse of this tranquillity and liberty, which men in great office cannot hope to enjoy:
and to live At ease without any burden to oppress, that there could be nothing in the greatest Office to recompense the loss of this tranquillity and liberty, which men in great office cannot hope to enjoy:
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for how can a man be at quiet that puts himself into the noyse of business? or how can he live at his ease, that hath the Government upon his shoulders? Besides it is a very desirable thing to have the thoughts free for Contemplation, wherein a man may converse with many of the wisest and best men that have ever been in the world, who being dead yet speak, or with Saints and Angels,
for how can a man be At quiet that puts himself into the noise of business? or how can he live At his ease, that hath the Government upon his shoulders? Beside it is a very desirable thing to have the thoughts free for Contemplation, wherein a man may converse with many of the Wisest and best men that have ever been in the world, who being dead yet speak, or with Saints and Angels,
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and if there be a life on earth that comes near to that of Saints in Heaven, it may seem to be this. But a great Office hath ever too much work to allow a man this freedom for his thoughts.
and if there be a life on earth that comes near to that of Saints in Heaven, it may seem to be this. But a great Office hath ever too much work to allow a man this freedom for his thoughts.
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Yet the Philosopher could think and say, that though the Dignity and splendor of a great Office was no recompense for the losse of his quiet and his ease, and the freedom of his thoughts for contemplation,
Yet the Philosopher could think and say, that though the Dignity and splendour of a great Office was no recompense for the loss of his quiet and his ease, and the freedom of his thoughts for contemplation,
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yet because some men must be in office, it might stand with his wisdome to take it upon him, rather then to suffer it to fall into the hands of a foole: But still this is but to take the Office upon him, not to desire it.
yet Because Some men must be in office, it might stand with his Wisdom to take it upon him, rather then to suffer it to fallen into the hands of a fool: But still this is but to take the Office upon him, not to desire it.
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A Bishop in his Office is like a Candle upon a Candlestick, set up to give light to them that are in the house, by consuming himself. It is but a small recompense for consuming himself, that he is set up in a golden Candlestick: but to give light to them that are in the house is so good a Work, that for the doing of that a great charity might make a man desire it,
A Bishop in his Office is like a Candle upon a Candlestick, Set up to give Light to them that Are in the house, by consuming himself. It is but a small recompense for consuming himself, that he is Set up in a golden Candlestick: but to give Light to them that Are in the house is so good a Work, that for the doing of that a great charity might make a man desire it,
according to the pattern and example of our Lord and Master who emptied himself that he might fill us. The good of other men, which is or may be wrought by this Work, is so great as may well invite a good proficient in this Schoole to part with all that is dear to him in this world for the procuring of it,
according to the pattern and Exampl of our Lord and Master who emptied himself that he might fill us. The good of other men, which is or may be wrought by this Work, is so great as may well invite a good proficient in this School to part with all that is dear to him in this world for the procuring of it,
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though they for whose good he consumes himself, return him nothing but evil for good, and hatred for his good will, according to that which the Apostle speaks of himself, 2. Cor. 12.15. I will very gladly spend and be spent for your sake, though the more abundantly I love, the lesse I be loved.
though they for whose good he consumes himself, return him nothing but evil for good, and hatred for his good will, according to that which the Apostle speaks of himself, 2. Cor. 12.15. I will very gladly spend and be spent for your sake, though the more abundantly I love, the less I be loved.
It made the Apostle to say, who is sufficient for these things? And if it put so great an Apostle to make that question, he that would offer himself in answer, had need first consider himself,
It made the Apostle to say, who is sufficient for these things? And if it put so great an Apostle to make that question, he that would offer himself in answer, had need First Consider himself,
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When our Saviour put that question, Luke 12.42. Who is that faithfull and wise Steward whom the Lord shall make Ruler over his houshold? he is thought by some to make enquiry after one that is fitly qualified for the Office of a Bishop.
When our Saviour put that question, Lycia 12.42. Who is that faithful and wise Steward whom the Lord shall make Ruler over his household? he is Thought by Some to make enquiry After one that is fitly qualified for the Office of a Bishop.
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For if he be not a wise man, he will not know how to behave himself in the house of God: and if he be not a faithfull and good man, he will not do that which he knows he ought to do.
For if he be not a wise man, he will not know how to behave himself in the house of God: and if he be not a faithful and good man, he will not do that which he knows he ought to do.
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When the Apostle saith in the following verses, that he must not be a novice, and that he must be apt to teach, and that he must be one that knows how to Rule his own house well;
When the Apostle Says in the following Verses, that he must not be a novice, and that he must be apt to teach, and that he must be one that knows how to Rule his own house well;
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He must not only not be a novice, but one that is able in Doctrine to shew uncorruptness, Tit. 2.7, 8. gravity, sincerity, sound speech, that cannot be condemn'd, that he that is of the contrary part may be asham'd, Tit. 1.9. having no evill to say of him.
He must not only not be a novice, but one that is able in Doctrine to show uncorruptness, Tit. 2.7, 8. gravity, sincerity, found speech, that cannot be condemned, that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, Tit. 1.9. having no evil to say of him.
The Philosopher, who said that Kingdomes would then be most happy when Kings were Philosophers, or Philosophers were Kings, gave this reason for it, That Philosophers above all other men spend their time and paines in observing and considering how God governs the world:
The Philosopher, who said that Kingdoms would then be most happy when Kings were Philosophers, or Philosophers were Kings, gave this reason for it, That Philosophers above all other men spend their time and pains in observing and considering how God governs the world:
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so much of his Lenity, who would not break a bruised reed, nor quench the smoaking flax, as to know how and whom and when he must instruct in meekness; and yet so much of his Courage and zeal, who whip'd the buyers and sellers out of the Temple,
so much of his Lenity, who would not break a Bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax, as to know how and whom and when he must instruct in meekness; and yet so much of his Courage and zeal, who whipped the buyers and sellers out of the Temple,
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And not only so much wiser, but likewise so much better. There be many good qualities which the Apostle requires in him, in the words which follow these of my Text. A Bishop must be blamelesse, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre,
And not only so much Wiser, but likewise so much better. There be many good qualities which the Apostle requires in him, in the words which follow these of my Text. A Bishop must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, Sobrium, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre,
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When our Saviour conferr'd this Office upon St. Peter, he first put this question to him, Simon, lovest thou me more then these? Not only, Simon lovest thou me? for he that loves not him, is so unworthy to be a Bishop, that he is not fit to be in the rank of Christians.
When our Saviour conferred this Office upon Saint Peter, he First put this question to him, Simon, Lovest thou me more then these? Not only, Simon Lovest thou me? for he that loves not him, is so unworthy to be a Bishop, that he is not fit to be in the rank of Christians.
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But, Simon, lovest thou me more then these? to shew that he would not have the flock, which he hath purchased with his own blood, committed to any but such as have a singular and extraordinary love and devotion to him.
But, Simon, Lovest thou me more then these? to show that he would not have the flock, which he hath purchased with his own blood, committed to any but such as have a singular and extraordinary love and devotion to him.
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There is not an expression of greater misery that can befall a people, then that which is frequent in the Scripture, of being as sheep without a shepheard.
There is not an expression of greater misery that can befall a people, then that which is frequent in the Scripture, of being as sheep without a shepherd.
The Apostle St. Paul gives us instances of both: of the one at Galatia, Gal. 4.16. Am I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? of the other at Corinth, 2 Cor. 11.20.
The Apostle Saint Paul gives us instances of both: of the one At Galatia, Gal. 4.16. Am I Therefore become your enemy Because I tell you the truth? of the other At Corinth, 2 Cor. 11.20.
But now, God be thanked, we have seen the hand of God among us, in gathering us together, to lead us like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron, the King and the Priest.
But now, God be thanked, we have seen the hand of God among us, in gathering us together, to led us like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron, the King and the Priest.
And this makes me look back upon my Text, with another reflection of joy and gratitude, to see the good care and circumspection which is and hath formerly been in this Nation, in the choice of such men for the Office of a Bishop as are the most able and the most likely to do the Work which belongs to the Office.
And this makes me look back upon my Text, with Another reflection of joy and gratitude, to see the good care and circumspection which is and hath formerly been in this nation, in the choice of such men for the Office of a Bishop as Are the most able and the most likely to do the Work which belongs to the Office.
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Boyes have been taken from the School and set up in the chaire, not so glad that they had gotten the Crosier-staff, as that they had gotten out of the reach of the Rod. But with us the way to the Office of a Bishop hath been and is the same by which St. Cyprian saith of Cornelius, that he came to the Bishoprick of Rome, not suddenly,
Boys have been taken from the School and Set up in the chair, not so glad that they had got the Crosier-staff, as that they had got out of the reach of the Rod. But with us the Way to the Office of a Bishop hath been and is the same by which Saint Cyprian Says of Cornelius, that he Come to the Bishopric of Room, not suddenly,
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The way to purchase the Office of a Bishop in this Church, is only that of which the Apostle speaks in the 13 v. of this Chap. They who have used the Office of a Deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree:
The Way to purchase the Office of a Bishop in this Church, is only that of which the Apostle speaks in the 13 v. of this Chap. They who have used the Office of a Deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree:
so it hath been and is the way in chusing men to sit at the stern in the government of our Church, to make choice of the most able and worthy, men who cannot more desire the Office of a Bishop,
so it hath been and is the Way in choosing men to fit At the stern in the government of our Church, to make choice of the most able and worthy, men who cannot more desire the Office of a Bishop,
It was said of one of the Emperours, That he got nothing by coming to the Empire but the opportunity of being able to doe as much good as he was willing: so it is the happinesse of our Church, to see such men promoted to the highest Office in it,
It was said of one of the emperors, That he god nothing by coming to the Empire but the opportunity of being able to do as much good as he was willing: so it is the happiness of our Church, to see such men promoted to the highest Office in it,
for though the Work be as great, as it is good, the reward will be greater. For when the chief Shepherd shall appear, 1 Pet. 5.4. ye shall receive a crown of Glory that fadeth not away. THE END.
for though the Work be as great, as it is good, the reward will be greater. For when the chief Shepherd shall appear, 1 Pet. 5.4. you shall receive a crown of Glory that fades not away. THE END.
Ecclesiae salus pendet in dignitate summi Sacerdotis; cui si non exors quaedam & ab omnibus emine is detu potestas, tot in ecclesiis efficientur schismata quot sacerdotes. Hieron. ad Lucif.
Ecclesiae salus Pendet in dignitate summi Sacerdote; cui si non exhorts quaedam & ab omnibus emine is detu potestas, tot in Ecclesiis efficientur schismata quot Sacerdotes. Hieron. ad Lucifer.
Laetiores quod virgas evosevit, quam quod attingerint principatum. Bern. Non iste ad episcopatum subito pervenit, sed per omnia ecclesiastica officia promotus — ad sacerdotii sublime fastigium, cunctis religionis gradibus ascendit. Cyprian Epist. ad Antonian.
Laetiores quod virgas evosevit, quam quod attingerint Principatum. Bern. Non iste ad Episcopate subito pervenit, sed per omnia ecclesiastica Offices Promoted — ad Sacerdotii sublime fastigium, cunctis Religion gradibus ascendit. Cyprian Epistle and Antonian.
