Fermentvm Pharisæorvm, or, The leaven of pharisaicall wil-worship: declared in a sermon on Matth. 15.9 Novemb. 24. 1641. at Lemster in Herefordshire. / By Iohn Tombes, B.D.
None more malicious, because none did so clearely apprehend the glory of Christ, as they that saw the rayes of his divinity shining in his miracles, the evidence of his acquaintance with God in his divine doctrine;
None more malicious, Because none did so clearly apprehend the glory of christ, as they that saw the rays of his divinity shining in his Miracles, the evidence of his acquaintance with God in his divine Doctrine;
yet they hated him extreamely as shadowing and eclipsing their repute, and power with the people, whose praise they sought more then the praise of God:
yet they hated him extremely as shadowing and eclipsing their repute, and power with the people, whose praise they sought more then the praise of God:
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Nor any more dangerous, because none covered their enmity with such shewes of gravity and devotion as they did, whereby their example and perswasions tooke with many to the great hinderance of the efficacy of Christs Preaching:
Nor any more dangerous, Because none covered their enmity with such shows of gravity and devotion as they did, whereby their Exampl and persuasions took with many to the great hindrance of the efficacy of Christ Preaching:
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Fallit vitium specie virtutis et umbra: which thing caused our Lord Christ to have more encounters with this generation of vipers, then with all other adversaries.
Falls Vitium specie virtue et umbra: which thing caused our Lord christ to have more encounters with this generation of vipers, then with all other Adversaries.
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v. 2. Why doe thy disciples transgresse the tradition of the Elders? Had the people of this generation beene to make answer to this question, they would have fallen on Christs disciples,
v. 2. Why do thy Disciples transgress the tradition of the Elders? Had the people of this generation been to make answer to this question, they would have fallen on Christ Disciples,
They should have heard, What harme is it to wash ones hands before meales? why should not men for peace sake doe as others doe? Are you wiser then the Rabbines? then your Elders? will you be singular and different from all others? Smooth words should have beene given to the Pharisees, to entreat them to be contented, order should be taken to teach the disciples better manners;
They should have herd, What harm is it to wash ones hands before meals? why should not men for peace sake do as Others do? are you Wiser then the Rabbis? then your Elders? will you be singular and different from all Others? Smooth words should have been given to the Pharisees, to entreat them to be contented, order should be taken to teach the Disciples better manners;
But our Saviour carries the businesse in another way, what his disciples neglected to doe, he himselfe gave them example to neglect, Luk. 11. 38. And when the Pharisees excepted against them, he doth in plaine words endite them of hypocrisie,
But our Saviour carries the business in Another Way, what his Disciples neglected to do, he himself gave them Exampl to neglect, Luk. 11. 38. And when the Pharisees excepted against them, he does in plain words endite them of hypocrisy,
So that the words of my text are a passage cited out of the prophesie of Isaiah 29. 13. wherein our Saviour makes use of the Septuagints translation, which is somewhat different in words,
So that the words of my text Are a passage cited out of the prophesy of Isaiah 29. 13. wherein our Saviour makes use of the Septuagints Translation, which is somewhat different in words,
though not in sense, from the Hebrew, for whereas in the Hebrew the words are, And their feare towards me is taught from, or by the precepts of men, the Septuagint reade, But in vaine doe they worship me, teaching for doctrines the Commandements of men.
though not in sense, from the Hebrew, for whereas in the Hebrew the words Are, And their Fear towards me is taught from, or by the Precepts of men, the septuagint read, But in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
as Piscator in his Scholies paraphraseth the words, tales doctrinas, quae nihil aliud sunt quam mandata hominum, such doctrines as are nothing else but mens commandements, which being taught by those that were to be teachers of the law,
as Piscator in his Scholia Paraphraseth the words, tales doctrinas, Quae nihil Aliud sunt quam Commandments hominum, such doctrines as Are nothing Else but men's Commandments, which being taught by those that were to be Teachers of the law,
or his feare. 2. There is a censure passed on this practice [ In vaine doe they worship me ] which words are not in the Hebrew, yet may be collected from the woe threatned to such teachers, Isa. 29. 14. whereby God disclaimes such teaching and practice as being no service of his,
or his Fear. 2. There is a censure passed on this practice [ In vain do they worship me ] which words Are not in the Hebrew, yet may be collected from the woe threatened to such Teachers, Isaiah 29. 14. whereby God disclaims such teaching and practice as being no service of his,
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though the teachers and practisers of such Commands of men, imagined they honored God thereby. So that the plaine truth that this enunciation of our Lord Christ affords is this:
though the Teachers and practisers of such Commands of men, imagined they honoured God thereby. So that the plain truth that this enunciation of our Lord christ affords is this:
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or submitting to NONLATINALPHABET, orders and rites, as the word signifies, Col. 2. 14. Ephes. 2. 15. Luk. 2. 1. which are after the commandements and doctrines of men, which he sayes have a shew of wisedome in wil-worship, which hath no true wisedome, nor pleaseth God.
or submitting to, order and Rites, as the word signifies, Col. 2. 14. Ephesians 2. 15. Luk. 2. 1. which Are After the Commandments and doctrines of men, which he Says have a show of Wisdom in will-worship, which hath no true Wisdom, nor Pleases God.
That I may the more clearely and fully open the truth in this point, I shall distinctly endeavour to declare, what these doctrines commandements of men were,
That I may the more clearly and Fully open the truth in this point, I shall distinctly endeavour to declare, what these doctrines Commandments of men were,
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Concerning the first of these, It is plaine that these Pharisees and Scribes did many wayes teach contrary to the Law of God, to wit, in expounding the lawes of God as if they did onely prohibit the grosse externall act, Matth. 5. 21, 27, 33, 38, 43. they urged the smaller matters of the law,
Concerning the First of these, It is plain that these Pharisees and Scribes did many ways teach contrary to the Law of God, to wit, in expounding the laws of God as if they did only prohibit the gross external act, Matthew 5. 21, 27, 33, 38, 43. they urged the smaller matters of the law,
as tithing of mint, and neglected the greater, Matth. 23. 23. But in this place that which our Saviour objects to them is that they sought to establish the traditions of men,
as tithing of mint, and neglected the greater, Matthew 23. 23. But in this place that which our Saviour objects to them is that they sought to establish the traditions of men,
if he had taken on him the rash and impious vow of Corban, which was directly contra legem, against the law, to allow men for an unjust oathes sake to breake Gods plaine precept.
if he had taken on him the rash and impious Voelli of Corban, which was directly contra legem, against the law, to allow men for an unjust Oaths sake to break God's plain precept.
when he taught that the eating with unwashen hands defileth not a man; they conceived their observation of them did please God as if he were thereby honoured.
when he taught that the eating with unwashen hands Defileth not a man; they conceived their observation of them did please God as if he were thereby honoured.
All which came to passe when the Pharisees and Scribes who were accounted the onely NONLATINALPHABET or wise men, Doctors of the Lawes, Rabbins and Masters in Israel, by reason of their placing religion in traditions of men, washings, long robes, phylacteries and such like, were delivered over to such blindnesse and sottishnesse of spirit as to be ignorant of their Messiah,
All which Come to pass when the Pharisees and Scribes who were accounted the only or wise men, Doctors of the Laws, Rabbis and Masters in Israel, by reason of their placing Religion in traditions of men, washings, long robes, phylacteries and such like, were Delivered over to such blindness and sottishness of Spirit as to be ignorant of their Messiah,
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and their foolish heart be darkened, professing themselves to be wise they should become fooles, Rom. 1. 21, 22. For what more foolish then to thinke that the onely wise God who is an immortall Spirit should be pleased with such toyes,
and their foolish heart be darkened, professing themselves to be wise they should become Fools, Rom. 1. 21, 22. For what more foolish then to think that the only wise God who is an immortal Spirit should be pleased with such toys,
The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise that they are vaine, 1 Cor. 3. 20. Whence the Apostle, Col. 2. 23. when he speakes of the things devised by men who introduced NONLATINALPHABET, a wil-worship, sayes of them that they had a shew of wisedome, they seemed to be wise inventions to beget reverence to God,
The Lord Knoweth the thoughts of the wise that they Are vain, 1 Cor. 3. 20. Whence the Apostle, Col. 2. 23. when he speaks of the things devised by men who introduced, a will-worship, Says of them that they had a show of Wisdom, they seemed to be wise Inventions to beget Reverence to God,
as duckings, bowings, washings, whippings, creepings, pilgrimages, and such like gestures, usages, and rites invented by men to expresse humility, devotion and reverence to God, which the Almighty, who is a most holy Spirit, contemnes as childish, apish, theatrical and ridiculous: Besides;
as duckings, bowings, washings, whippings, creepings, Pilgrimages, and such like gestures, usages, and Rites invented by men to express humility, devotion and Reverence to God, which the Almighty, who is a most holy Spirit, contemnes as childish, apish, theatrical and ridiculous: Beside;
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For whereas many things have beene invented and used by men out of a supposed good intent to further devotion experience hath sufficiently proved that they have corrupted the Church with superstition and Idolatry.
For whereas many things have been invented and used by men out of a supposed good intent to further devotion experience hath sufficiently proved that they have corrupted the Church with Superstition and Idolatry.
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Thus Images thought fit by Gregory to bee made Laymens bookes became in time Laymens and Clergy mens, Gods too, the signe of the Crosse invented to testifie their faith in Christ before heathens, became the object of faith and adoration instead of Christ among Christians, the praying at the Tombes of Martyrs proceeded to the invocation of Martyrs, monasticall orders and vowes highly commended for the promoting of chastity and piety became the chiefest meanes to further superstition, ignorance, sensuality and uncleannesse, that ever the devill invented:
Thus Images Thought fit by Gregory to be made Laymens books became in time Laymens and Clergy Mens, God's too, the Signen of the Cross invented to testify their faith in christ before Heathens, became the Object of faith and adoration instead of christ among Christians, the praying At the Tombs of Martyrs proceeded to the invocation of Martyrs, monastical order and vows highly commended for the promoting of chastity and piety became the chiefest means to further Superstition, ignorance, sensuality and uncleanness, that ever the Devil invented:
and innumerable other devices, which in processe of time, though at first invented for a good use, turned to the great detriment of religion, and corrupting of the Gospell:
and innumerable other devices, which in process of time, though At First invented for a good use, turned to the great detriment of Religion, and corrupting of the Gospel:
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Bodily exercise, saith the Apostle 1 Tim. 4. 8. profiteth little, but godlinesse is profitable to all things, where the Apostle opposeth godlinesse to bodily exercise,
Bodily exercise, Says the Apostle 1 Tim. 4. 8. profiteth little, but godliness is profitable to all things, where the Apostle Opposeth godliness to bodily exercise,
For God is a Spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in Spirit and in truth, saith our Saviour, John. 4. 23, 24. Now mens precepts are altogether about bodily things,
For God is a Spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in Spirit and in truth, Says our Saviour, John. 4. 23, 24. Now men's Precepts Are altogether about bodily things,
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as washings, gestures, garments, fastings, feastings, processions, buildings, and such like; All which reach no further then the body, cannot rectifie or amend the Soule:
as washings, gestures, garments, Fastings, feastings, procession, buildings, and such like; All which reach no further then the body, cannot rectify or amend the Soul:
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first, teaching and urging mens commands in stead of doctrines, whereby Gods worship should be taught, intrencheth on Gods Prerogative, who is the onely Lawgiver to his Church, Jam. 4. 12. for his worship.
First, teaching and urging men's commands in stead of doctrines, whereby God's worship should be taught, intrencheth on God's Prerogative, who is the only Lawgiver to his Church, Jam. 4. 12. for his worship.
Secondly, God is injured by the thoughts that such superstitious persons have of God, when they conceive God to be such a one as will be pleased with humane Ceremonies, to be so childish or simple as to be affected with pompes, and shewes,
Secondly, God is injured by the thoughts that such superstitious Persons have of God, when they conceive God to be such a one as will be pleased with humane Ceremonies, to be so childish or simple as to be affected with pomps, and shows,
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or opinion of seeming grave, wise and pious men, of affected teachers. For these are the rules by which superstitious persons are guided, not by Gods word.
or opinion of seeming grave, wise and pious men, of affected Teachers. For these Are the rules by which superstitious Persons Are guided, not by God's word.
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Thus the Ceremonies of Moses law were as a vaile before the eyes of the Jewes, that they could not looke to the end of that which is abolished, 2 Cor. 3. 13. And the popish ceremonies darkned the true light of the Gospell.
Thus the Ceremonies of Moses law were as a veil before the eyes of the Jews, that they could not look to the end of that which is abolished, 2 Cor. 3. 13. And the popish ceremonies darkened the true Light of the Gospel.
the highest pitch that they bring men to, (and there are but few that are brought by them so farre) is some morall civility, some outward regularity in the outward formes of devotion, which yet is accompanyed,
the highest pitch that they bring men to, (and there Are but few that Are brought by them so Far) is Some moral civility, Some outward regularity in the outward forms of devotion, which yet is accompanied,
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It is usually alledged that such Ceremonies are appointed for edification, and that the text 1 Cor. 14. 26. Let all things be done unto edifying, allowes men, specially Prelates in a Synod, to ordaine what they conceive may be for edifying.
It is usually alleged that such Ceremonies Are appointed for edification, and that the text 1 Cor. 14. 26. Let all things be done unto edifying, allows men, specially Prelates in a Synod, to ordain what they conceive may be for edifying.
though the wisest, most grave and pious, to bee for edifying, must be done, for then the text would impose a necessity of subjection to such humane devices.
though the Wisest, most grave and pious, to be for edifying, must be done, for then the text would impose a necessity of subjection to such humane devices.
but that ever they begat sanctifying knowledge, sound repentance, holy mortification of sinne, lively faith, fruitfull living to God, I assure my selfe cannot be shewed:
but that ever they begat sanctifying knowledge, found Repentance, holy mortification of sin, lively faith, fruitful living to God, I assure my self cannot be showed:
But it is certaine on the contrary that the teaching for doctrines commandements of men hath occasioned men to oppose the principall point of the Gospell of Chri•t, to wit, justification by faith in him,
But it is certain on the contrary that the teaching for doctrines Commandments of men hath occasioned men to oppose the principal point of the Gospel of Chri•t, to wit, justification by faith in him,
And this shewes a malignity in them when they are so inconsistent with that, of which our Saviour said, One thing is necessary, Luk. 10. 42. Even as weedes though never so pleasant to the eyes are judged to be hurtfull when they destroy good Corne, which should preserve mens lives.
And this shows a malignity in them when they Are so inconsistent with that, of which our Saviour said, One thing is necessary, Luk. 10. 42. Even as weeds though never so pleasant to the eyes Are judged to be hurtful when they destroy good Corn, which should preserve men's lives.
were there no more instances to prove this, then what we finde of the Pharisees charged upon them by our Lord Christ, Mark. 7. 8. that laying aside the Commandement of God they held the tradition of men, v. 9. ye reject the Commandement of God that ye may keep your owne tradition, ver. 13. making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, this were enough to make it appeare that as Pharaohs leane kine devoured the fat ones,
were there no more instances to prove this, then what we find of the Pharisees charged upon them by our Lord christ, Mark. 7. 8. that laying aside the Commandment of God they held the tradition of men, v. 9. you reject the Commandment of God that you may keep your own tradition, ver. 13. making the word of God of none Effect through your tradition, this were enough to make it appear that as Pharaohs lean kine devoured the fat ones,
For as for Papists it is notorious how zealous they are for the traditions, as they call them, of the Church, but how carelesse they are of Gods commands:
For as for Papists it is notorious how zealous they Are for the traditions, as they call them, of the Church, but how careless they Are of God's commands:
or sing but a Psalme at home? Looke into the universall course of the Catholike life, there you shall finde the Decalogue professedly broken, besides the ordinary practice of Idolatry, and frequency of oathes:
or sing but a Psalm At home? Look into the universal course of the Catholic life, there you shall find the Decalogue professedly broken, beside the ordinary practice of Idolatry, and frequency of Oaths:
Who ever saw Gods day duely kept in any City, village or houshold under the Jurisdiction of Rome? Every obscure holy day takes the wall of it and thrusts it into the Channel:
Who ever saw God's day duly kept in any city, village or household under the Jurisdiction of Room? Every Obscure holy day Takes the wall of it and thrusts it into the Channel:
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Who sees not obedience to authority so slighted, that it stands onely to the mercy of humane dispensation? And in the rest of Gods Lawes who sees not how foule sins passe for veniall? and how easily veniall sins passe their satisfaction:
Who sees not Obedience to Authority so slighted, that it Stands only to the mercy of humane Dispensation? And in the rest of God's Laws who sees not how foul Sins pass for venial? and how Easily venial Sins pass their satisfaction:
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for which a crosse or drop of holy water is sufficient amends? Who sees not how no place can be left for truth, where there is full roome given to equivocation? And how true the like is of the late prelaticall party,
for which a cross or drop of holy water is sufficient amends? Who sees not how no place can be left for truth, where there is full room given to equivocation? And how true the like is of the late prelatical party,
and their superstitious adherents, who have so zealously and industriously promoted humane Ceremonies, it is abundantly manifest, by their opening a gap for licentiousnesse in prophaning the Lords day, by their discountenancing and suppressing the diligent preaching of Gods word, by their countenancing drinking of healths, common swearing, gaming and other practises of sensuality, either practising them or not reproving them,
and their superstitious adherents, who have so zealously and industriously promoted humane Ceremonies, it is abundantly manifest, by their opening a gap for licentiousness in profaning the lords day, by their discountenancing and suppressing the diligent preaching of God's word, by their countenancing drinking of healths, Common swearing, gaming and other practises of sensuality, either practising them or not reproving them,
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but speaking favourably of such as use them, and by their continuall disquieting of those that have sought to promote the knowledge and worship of God by praying in their families, repeating Gods word,
but speaking favourably of such as use them, and by their continual disquieting of those that have sought to promote the knowledge and worship of God by praying in their families, repeating God's word,
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and praising of God together, and chiefly by their devillish practises whereby they endeavour to hinder the reformation of the ignorance, ungodlinesse,
and praising of God together, and chiefly by their devilish practises whereby they endeavour to hinder the Reformation of the ignorance, ungodliness,
Saint Augustines observation in his 119. Epistle to Januarius of the men of his time is well knowne, that those who made conscience to touch the ground with their bare feete in their Octaves, made no scruple of conscience to be drunken.
Saint Augustine's observation in his 119. Epistle to January of the men of his time is well known, that those who made conscience to touch the ground with their bore feet in their Octaves, made no scruple of conscience to be drunken.
of officious, and jesting lies, of charming, or going to such as say prayers to helpe Cattell, of entertaining people in riotous manner, of hearing and spreading lies of Godly persons, of faithfull preachers:
of officious, and jesting lies, of charming, or going to such as say Prayers to help Cattle, of entertaining people in riotous manner, of hearing and spreading lies of Godly Persons, of faithful Preachers:
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In a word, there is such a venome in this practice of teaching and observing of doctrines mens precepts, that it strangeth the mindes of people and Ministers from learning,
In a word, there is such a venom in this practice of teaching and observing of doctrines men's Precepts, that it strangeth the minds of people and Ministers from learning,
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and studying Gods word, and inclines them to heede and invent and be led by tales and legends of lies framed to get credit to superstitious usages that have no strength of them selves.
and studying God's word, and inclines them to heed and invent and be led by tales and legends of lies framed to get credit to superstitious usages that have no strength of them selves.
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Another evill effect by this sinne is against Gods worship bringing men to an hypocriticall image of devotion without life, a forme of godlinesse without power:
another evil Effect by this sin is against God's worship bringing men to an hypocritical image of devotion without life, a Form of godliness without power:
they thinke they have kept a fast well, if they have forborne eating, though there have beene no examination of Conscience, humiliation of soule, or repentance from sinne:
they think they have kept a fast well, if they have forborn eating, though there have been no examination of Conscience, humiliation of soul, or Repentance from sin:
they thinke they pray well if they be present when the Service booke is read, and say after the Minister, though without knowledge, attention of minde, faith in Gods promises, or fervency of desire:
they think they pray well if they be present when the Service book is read, and say After the Minister, though without knowledge, attention of mind, faith in God's promises, or fervency of desire:
they thinke they receive the Lords supper well, if without any godly preparation, spirituall meditation, they doe with empty stomacks and faire deportment eate the bread and drinke the wine of solemne seasons:
they think they receive the lords supper well, if without any godly preparation, spiritual meditation, they do with empty stomachs and fair deportment eat the bred and drink the wine of solemn seasons:
& crossed on the fore-head, though there be no sense of the guilt and defilement of sinne, utter ignorance of the excellency and necessity of spirituall new birth.
& crossed on the forehead, though there be no sense of the guilt and defilement of sin, utter ignorance of the excellency and necessity of spiritual new birth.
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And the like is their carriage in hearing the word read and preached, in singing of Psalmes, &c. In all there is the Popish conceit of apus operatum, that the worke done pleaseth God, that if they have faire service and their rites they are well,
And the like is their carriage in hearing the word read and preached, in singing of Psalms, etc. In all there is the Popish conceit of apus operatum, that the work done Pleases God, that if they have fair service and their Rites they Are well,
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Thus the Pharisees were proud of their often fastings, and the Friers are lifted up in great conceits of their holinesse by their observing the rules of their orders,
Thus the Pharisees were proud of their often Fastings, and the Friars Are lifted up in great conceits of their holiness by their observing the rules of their order,
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and formall Protestants in the observatition of there customes and traditions. True Religion humbles men: but empty ▪ Ceremonies like winde in a bladder puffe up the soule.
and formal Protestants in the observatition of there customs and traditions. True Religion humbles men: but empty ▪ Ceremonies like wind in a bladder puff up the soul.
Finally, this wil-worship and teaching for doctrines mens precepts, is opposite to true charity, in that it begets hatred against true and zealous worshippers of God,
Finally, this will-worship and teaching for doctrines men's Precepts, is opposite to true charity, in that it begets hatred against true and zealous worshippers of God,
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and hard censures of them, but also in bitter invectives against them for not affecting and liking their superstitious and virulent persecution of those that conforme not to their practice,
and hard censures of them, but also in bitter invectives against them for not affecting and liking their superstitious and virulent persecution of those that conform not to their practice,
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yea the most strict Pharisees have beene still the most incessant persecutors of Christ, the most devout Friers, the most eager and bloody inquisitors, the most zealous for Church Canons and Rites, the most heavy and unrelenting deprivers, censurers and vexers of reverend Ministers and unspotted Christians, whom they have confessed to agree with them in the same faith,
yea the most strict Pharisees have been still the most incessant persecutors of christ, the most devout Friars, the most eager and bloody inquisitors, the most zealous for Church Canonas and Rites, the most heavy and unrelenting deprivers, censurers and vexers of reverend Ministers and unspotted Christians, whom they have confessed to agree with them in the same faith,
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Secondly, It causeth contentions, Schismes, and divisions in the Church, witnesse the great contentions betweene the Easterne and Westerne, Saxon and Brittish Churches, about Easter, Monkes and Friers, about the rules of their orders conformists & non-conformists, about Ceremonies, which the defenders acknowledge but trifles,
Secondly, It Causes contentions, Schisms, and divisions in the Church, witness the great contentions between the Eastern and Western, Saxon and Brit Churches, about Easter, Monks and Friars, about the rules of their order conformists & Nonconformists, about Ceremonies, which the defenders acknowledge but trifles,
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All wil-worship at first conception hath pretence of order and decency ▪ perhaps the things in which it is placed are taken but as indifferent, which yet in processe of time gaine opinion of holinesse and necessity to that end,
All will-worship At First conception hath pretence of order and decency ▪ perhaps the things in which it is placed Are taken but as indifferent, which yet in process of time gain opinion of holiness and necessity to that end,
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For superstition is costly, and supers••tious persons are either lavishly profuse, or slavisbly ready to bestow their goods for very vanities which doe them no good,
For Superstition is costly, and supers••tious Persons Are either lavishly profuse, or slavisbly ready to bestow their goods for very vanities which do them no good,
when by a right bestowing of their goods they might make them friends of the unrighteous Mammon and be re•eived into everlasting habitations. For application of this truth.
when by a right bestowing of their goods they might make them Friends of the unrighteous Mammon and be re•eived into everlasting habitations. For application of this truth.
But would men seriously lay to heart that which hath beene said, and judge righteous judgement, it would be found that wil-worship is a sinne of a deepe dye, estranging the heart farre from God,
But would men seriously lay to heart that which hath been said, and judge righteous judgement, it would be found that will-worship is a sin of a deep die, estranging the heart Far from God,
First, the Papists, both Clergy and people, who are horribly guilty of this point of Pharisaisme in teaching & observing innumerable doctrines & usages of rites, customes, ceremonies after the Commandement of men without Gods word.
First, the Papists, both Clergy and people, who Are horribly guilty of this point of Pharisaism in teaching & observing innumerable doctrines & usages of Rites, customs, ceremonies After the Commandment of men without God's word.
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It were an infinite businesse to reckon up all their humane religious devices in their fastings, Sacraments, burialls, festivalls, Churches, religious orders, and the like.
It were an infinite business to reckon up all their humane religious devices in their Fastings, Sacraments, burials, festivals, Churches, religious order, and the like.
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but onely to what they should teach according to that injunction Matth. 28. 20. given to the Apostles, that they should teach all nations to observe al things whatsoever he commanded them.
but only to what they should teach according to that injunction Matthew 28. 20. given to the Apostles, that they should teach all Nations to observe all things whatsoever he commanded them.
And indeed though the things themselves were not plainely contra legem against Gods Law, yet the practice of teaching & n• … ng such things for or instead of Gods feare is directly against Gods Law, which forbids us to adde or diminish from Gods commandements.
And indeed though the things themselves were not plainly contra legem against God's Law, yet the practice of teaching & n• … ng such things for or instead of God's Fear is directly against God's Law, which forbids us to add or diminish from God's Commandments.
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Secondly, The late Prelaticall prevailing party of this Kingdome may be charged as guilty of the same sinne of which our Saviour indited these Pharisees in whose steps they tread, I say the late Prelaticall party, that I may not be thought to lay this imputation on the first reformers,
Secondly, The late Prelatical prevailing party of this Kingdom may be charged as guilty of the same sin of which our Saviour Indited these Pharisees in whose steps they tread, I say the late Prelatical party, that I may not be Thought to lay this imputation on the First reformers,
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I say the late prevailing Prelaticall party, because I conceive that some of the Prelates of this Land have beenemore considerate then to urge and teach Commandements of men in that manner that the prevailing party hath done.
I say the late prevailing Prelatical party, Because I conceive that Some of the Prelates of this Land have beenemore considerate then to urge and teach commandments of men in that manner that the prevailing party hath done.
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I mean in their teaching and practise about Images, Crucifixes, Altars, Rayles, Tapers, bowing to or towards Altars, praying towards the East, bowing at the naming of the word Jesus, consecrating Churches, Confirmation, Copes, Organes, Surplisses, Crossing at the solemnity of Baptisme, and the like.
I mean in their teaching and practice about Images, Crucifixes, Altars, Rails, Tapers, bowing to or towards Altars, praying towards the East, bowing At the naming of the word jesus, consecrating Churches, Confirmation, Copes, Organs, Surplices, Crossing At the solemnity of Baptism, and the like.
And yet the same party shew themselves adversaries to the constant and fruitfull preaching of Gods word, sanctifying of the Lords day, exercising of the duties of Religion in private houses,
And yet the same party show themselves Adversaries to the constant and fruitful preaching of God's word, sanctifying of the lords day, exercising of the duties of Religion in private houses,
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as prayer, repeating of Gods word, praysing of God, Godly conference of Scripture, reformation of prophane swearing, excessive drinking, gaming, sporting, and the like palpable sinnes;
as prayer, repeating of God's word, praising of God, Godly conference of Scripture, Reformation of profane swearing, excessive drinking, gaming, sporting, and the like palpable Sins;
and yet winke at it as if it were no sacriledge in Ministers to pervert holy things to maintaine pompe and riot, without doing the worke for which the wages is due, to wit the laborious preaching of the Gospell:
and yet wink At it as if it were no sacrilege in Ministers to pervert holy things to maintain pomp and riot, without doing the work for which the wages is due, to wit the laborious preaching of the Gospel:
as the setting up of Images in Temples, Crucifixes, &c. For some of them it is not denyed but that they are indifferent in se, of themselves, and of their owne nature:
as the setting up of Images in Temples, Crucifixes, etc. For Some of them it is not denied but that they Are indifferent in se, of themselves, and of their own nature:
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For my part I conceive that it is indifferent in it selfe to weare a white linnen garment or a blacke gowne, to pray with the face toward the East or the West:
For my part I conceive that it is indifferent in it self to wear a white linen garment or a black gown, to pray with the face towards the East or the West:
If any say they are simply in themselves unlawfull, I cannot excuse them from negative superstition, in denying the use of that to be lawfull, which God hath not forbidden to be used.
If any say they Are simply in themselves unlawful, I cannot excuse them from negative Superstition, in denying the use of that to be lawful, which God hath not forbidden to be used.
It is granted that many things are left to the disposing of the governours of the Church pertaining to order and decencie, 1 Cor. 14. 40. though it is to be considered that how farre that permission extends, it is not without difficulty to determine,
It is granted that many things Are left to the disposing of the Governors of the Church pertaining to order and decency, 1 Cor. 14. 40. though it is to be considered that how Far that permission extends, it is not without difficulty to determine,
I adde further, that some of them were intended in their institution by the reformers to be used onely for decency and orders sake, though perhaps erroneously.
I add further, that Some of them were intended in their Institution by the reformers to be used only for decency and order sake, though perhaps erroneously.
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But as for the late urging and practising of them, by the late prevailing Prelaticall party, they have beene urged for a further end then order and decency,
But as for the late urging and practising of them, by the late prevailing Prelatical party, they have been urged for a further end then order and decency,
From their writings, which tell us, that those Church Ceremonies are the great witnesse to the world, that men may see our devotion and glorifie our Father which is in heaven;
From their writings, which tell us, that those Church Ceremonies Are the great witness to the world, that men may see our devotion and Glorify our Father which is in heaven;
in which writings wee finde that text, Phil. 2. 10. brought to binde Christians to a Ceremony of bowing at the naming of Jesus, in the Church here, which is most clearely meant of universall subjection of all persons to Christ, wil they nill they, at the day of Judgement,
in which writings we find that text, Philip 2. 10. brought to bind Christians to a Ceremony of bowing At the naming of jesus, in the Church Here, which is most clearly meant of universal subjection of all Persons to christ, will they nill they, At the day of Judgement,
as appeares by comparing it with the text, Rom. 14 10, 11, 12. And that text Heb. 13. 10. is produced for a materiall Altar, which the whole context shewes to be meant metaphorically.
as appears by comparing it with the text, Rom. 14 10, 11, 12. And that text Hebrew 13. 10. is produced for a material Altar, which the Whole context shows to be meant metaphorically.
From their sayings, as that frequent speech, No Ceremony no Bishop, and yet Bishops avouched to be jure divino, these impious yet frequent speeches, wherein to their owne inexcusable shame, they sticke not to professe that they love a Papist though an Idolater, better then a Puritane, whom they acknowledge not to differ from them in matters of faith and religion,
From their sayings, as that frequent speech, No Ceremony no Bishop, and yet Bishops avouched to be jure divino, these impious yet frequent Speeches, wherein to their own inexcusable shame, they stick not to profess that they love a Papist though an Idolater, better then a Puritan, whom they acknowledge not to differ from them in matters of faith and Religion,
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From their doings, as their conniving at, yea and favouring of Popery, but extreame severity to those that conformed not to their Ceremonies, their censuring men for the meere omission of them, suspending, depriving, excommunicating, imprisoning, fining those that could ot yeeld to them though charged with no other crime,
From their doings, as their conniving At, yea and favouring of Popery, but extreme severity to those that conformed not to their Ceremonies, their censuring men for the mere omission of them, suspending, depriving, excommunicating, imprisoning, fining those that could It yield to them though charged with no other crime,
For no man will say that in the use of unnecessary Ceremonies, which the conscience thinkes upon probable grounds out of Gods word to bee unlawfull, a Christian is bound to doe that which authority commands.
For no man will say that in the use of unnecessary Ceremonies, which the conscience thinks upon probable grounds out of God's word to be unlawful, a Christian is bound to do that which Authority commands.
As for the oth•r imputation, although it cannot be called a fault for a man to change his minde upon reasons not knowne or not considered so well before, specially in such disputable points; (For what judicious Divine is there who hath not in some things altered his opinion? or what meere man is he that may not by after thoughts correct the former?) Yet the truth is, in point of Ceremony,
As for the oth•r imputation, although it cannot be called a fault for a man to change his mind upon Reasons not known or not considered so well before, specially in such disputable points; (For what judicious Divine is there who hath not in Some things altered his opinion? or what mere man is he that may not by After thoughts correct the former?) Yet the truth is, in point of Ceremony,
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For in such things the differing circumstances, intentions and ends in using and imposing them, may make them lawfull at one time and unlawfull at another, without any lightnesse or inconstancy in the judgement:
For in such things the differing Circumstances, intentions and ends in using and imposing them, may make them lawful At one time and unlawful At Another, without any lightness or inconstancy in the judgement:
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Who knowes not that Saint Paul one while used the Ceremonies of Moses Law, which he would by no meanes suffer to be used at another time? And in this present matter I conceive they who have changed their opinion and practice may be justified by foure reasons.
Who knows not that Saint Paul one while used the Ceremonies of Moses Law, which he would by no means suffer to be used At Another time? And in this present matter I conceive they who have changed their opinion and practice may be justified by foure Reasons.
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First, Because as hath beene proved the Ceremonies heretofore declared and appointed as indifferent for order and decency onely, have beene urged of late as needefull offices of holinesse,
First, Because as hath been proved the Ceremonies heretofore declared and appointed as indifferent for order and decency only, have been urged of late as needful Offices of holiness,
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quasi diceret, vestrum est hoc jugum recusare, & in li•erate quâ Christus vos liberavit perstare, ut Paulus m•net, Gal. 5. 1. That is, they therefore sinne not onely who make new decrees in Religion,
quasi diceret, Vestrum est hoc jugum recusare, & in li•erate quâ Christus vos liberavit perstare, ut Paulus m•net, Gal. 5. 1. That is, they Therefore sin not only who make new decrees in Religion,
Secondly, Because it is apparent by many proofes, and declared in the Remonstrance of the State of the Kingdome, that they have beene urged and used for the reduction of Superstition and Popery,
Secondly, Because it is apparent by many proofs, and declared in the Remonstrance of the State of the Kingdom, that they have been urged and used for the reduction of Superstition and Popery,
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And it is the rule of Master Francis Mason in his booke of the authority of the Church on 1 Cor. 14. 40. that when the Doctrine declineth, the Ceremony is perverted.
And it is the Rule of Master Francis Mason in his book of the Authority of the Church on 1 Cor. 14. 40. that when the Doctrine declineth, the Ceremony is perverted.
but also where they have been often and fully taught the contrary. And indeed where humane Ceremonies are p•ecisely used, the word of God is little minded:
but also where they have been often and Fully taught the contrary. And indeed where humane Ceremonies Are p•ecisely used, the word of God is little minded:
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It makes the case of the Church Christian worse then that of the Jewes, if as Saint Augustine observes Epist. 119. ad Januarium, the Christian Church being freed from legall ordinances of God be burthened with humane presumptions.
It makes the case of the Church Christian Worse then that of the Jews, if as Saint Augustine observes Epistle 119. ad Januarium, the Christian Church being freed from Legal ordinances of God be burdened with humane presumptions.
Con•ider I beseech you whereto you are called, to be Ministers of Christ and Stewards of the mysteries of God, 1 Cor. 4. 1. not observers of Ceremonies and teachers of Church orders:
Con•ider I beseech you whereto you Are called, to be Ministers of christ and Stewards of the Mysteres of God, 1 Cor. 4. 1. not observers of Ceremonies and Teachers of Church order:
Are ye called to maintaine mens traditions? or Gods word? the Ceremonies of men? or the Gospell of Christ? How will you then give your account to Christ when you are so zealous for mens traditions,
are you called to maintain men's traditions? or God's word? the Ceremonies of men? or the Gospel of christ? How will you then give your account to christ when you Are so zealous for men's traditions,
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so cold for his Gospell? When ye exclaime against them that omit an humane Ceremony, favour and commend them that teach not the way of salvation? When yee foment the hatred of the people against those that disuse Ceremonies of men, favour them that neglect the Commands of God? when ye cherish the ignorance and superstition of the common people which ye should labour to weede out of their hearts? Is it not enough for you to worship God in vaine but that ye teach men so to doe? I beseech you consider that threatning before alledged, Isa. 29. 14. that for this cause the wisedome of the wise men shall perish,
so cold for his Gospel? When you exclaim against them that omit an humane Ceremony, favour and commend them that teach not the Way of salvation? When ye foment the hatred of the people against those that disuse Ceremonies of men, favour them that neglect the Commands of God? when you cherish the ignorance and Superstition of the Common people which you should labour to weed out of their hearts? Is it not enough for you to worship God in vain but that you teach men so to do? I beseech you Consider that threatening before alleged, Isaiah 29. 14. that for this cause the Wisdom of the wise men shall perish,
Remember the threatning, Mal. 2. 9. Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as yee have not kept my wayes,
remember the threatening, Malachi 2. 9. Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways,
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our Saviour Christ having manifested the hypocrisie of the Scribes and Pharisees in this thing, bids his Disciples let them alone, telling them that they were blinde leaders of the blinde;
our Saviour christ having manifested the hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees in this thing, bids his Disciples let them alone, telling them that they were blind leaders of the blind;
and if the blinde lead the blinde, both fall into the ditch, Matth. 15. 14. And elsewhere, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisie, Luk. 12. 1. And surely people have neede to take heede of such teachers,
and if the blind led the blind, both fallen into the ditch, Matthew 15. 14. And elsewhere, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy, Luk. 12. 1. And surely people have need to take heed of such Teachers,
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sith superstition, as it is a pernitious evill, so it easily insinuates into peoples mindes, and sticks fast in them under shew of antiquity, decency and gravity.
sith Superstition, as it is a pernicious evil, so it Easily insinuates into peoples minds, and sticks fast in them under show of antiquity, decency and gravity.
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I know this will bee interpreted as if it were a hainous thing to perswade people to withdraw themselves from the Ministers of their Parish though never so negligent or corrupt.
I know this will be interpreted as if it were a heinous thing to persuade people to withdraw themselves from the Ministers of their Parish though never so negligent or corrupt.
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But let Bishop Bilson answer for me, Imo populus ipse deficiente Magistratu Christiano deserere falsos & improbos pastores jure Divino potest, coercere vero minime. Declinare & derelinquere eos possunt, cogere aut punire non possunt.
But let Bishop Bilson answer for me, Imo populus ipse Deficiente Magistratu Christian deserere falsos & Improbos Pastors jure Divino potest, coercere vero minime. Declinare & derelinquere eos possunt, cogere Or Punire non possunt.
Idem Cyprianus et reliqui Episcopi consulti rescripserunt Epist. Lib. 1. Ep. 4. Separemini, inquit Dominus, a tabernaculis hominum istorum durissimorum, et nolite tangere ea quae ad eos pertinent,
Idem Cyprian et reliqui Bishops consulti rescripserunt Epistle Lib. 1. Epistle 4. Separemini, inquit Dominus, a tabernaculis hominum These durissimorum, et nolite tangere ea Quae ad eos pertinent,
Archbishop. Laud Epist. Dedic. before the relat ▪ of his conference with Fisher Heylin coale from the Altar. Bishop White Answer to Burton of the Sab. p. 20. Reeve in his expos. of the Cat.
Archbishop. Laud Epistle Dedicate. before the relate ▪ of his conference with Fisher Heylin coal from the Altar. Bishop White Answer to Burton of the Sab. p. 20. Reeve in his expos. of the Cat.
