A sermon touching the divine right and due observation of the Lords day Preached before the Lord Deputy, and the Lords Spiritual & Temporal of the kingdom of Ireland; in time of Parliament. At Christ-Church Dublin. On Sunday the 6th. of October, 1695. With a preface humbly address'd to the whole body of English Protestants: especially those inhabiting the kingdom of Ireland. By Edward Lord Bishop of Cork and Ross.
Yet are there amongst us, I mean that call themselves Sons of our Church, too many, who really place the Lords Day upon the same level with (if not below) other Church Holy-days: they do so at least,
Yet Are there among us, I mean that call themselves Sons of our Church, too many, who really place the lords Day upon the same level with (if not below) other Church Holy-days: they do so At least,
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A Christian Sabbath according as Christian Temples, a Christian Priesthood and other necessary appendages of Christian Worship, we cannot expect to meet with elder than Christianity it self.
A Christian Sabbath according as Christian Temples, a Christian Priesthood and other necessary appendages of Christian Worship, we cannot expect to meet with elder than Christianity it self.
But a Sabbath, no less than Temples or places dedicated to Divine Worship, no less than a Priesthood and such like adjuncts of Worship we find much elder,
But a Sabbath, no less than Temples or places dedicated to Divine Worship, no less than a Priesthood and such like adjuncts of Worship we find much elder,
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In either of which cases, the worship is rendred unprofitable. Further, since 'tis impossible for us intirely to attend two things at once, therefore on such days as this Publick Worship is to be paid, common business is to be laid aside.
In either of which cases, the worship is rendered unprofitable. Further, since it's impossible for us entirely to attend two things At once, Therefore on such days as this Public Worship is to be paid, Common business is to be laid aside.
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For such reasons as these (to come briefly to Law positive) we may with humble reverence conceive, it was, that the most holy and wise God has provided there should be extant a very early Revelation,
For such Reasons as these (to come briefly to Law positive) we may with humble Reverence conceive, it was, that the most holy and wise God has provided there should be extant a very early Revelation,
and most ancient Record of his resting immediately upon the finishing of the Creation, Gen. ii. v. 1, 2, 3. Thus the Heavens and the Earth were finished, and all the host of them;
and most ancient Record of his resting immediately upon the finishing of the Creation, Gen. ii. v. 1, 2, 3. Thus the Heavens and the Earth were finished, and all the host of them;
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By these words there must be designed either a direct Command given, or at least a precedent, in the Oeconomy of God's actions, proposed, which might be instead of a Command for keeping a Seventh day from the begining Holy unto God.
By these words there must be designed either a Direct Command given, or At least a precedent, in the Oeconomy of God's actions, proposed, which might be instead of a Command for keeping a Seventh day from the beginning Holy unto God.
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The conceit of a Prolepsis here, or that this was spoken and recorded out of time, only as a kind of antedating the Fourth Commandment, besides that it is forced,
The conceit of a Prolepsis Here, or that this was spoken and recorded out of time, only as a kind of antedating the Fourth Commandment, beside that it is forced,
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if not rash (and with all likelihood, in that great person who first advanced the Notion, due meerely to an excess of zeal against Judaism) is, no better than a bold begging of the Question without any ground in the Text or Context:
if not rash (and with all likelihood, in that great person who First advanced the Notion, due merely to an excess of zeal against Judaism) is, no better than a bold begging of the Question without any ground in the Text or Context:
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For 'tis plain thence, that the Six days and the works thereof being ended, God did then [ or on that first Seventh day of time ] actualy rest, that is as St. Austin expounds it, cease from making other kinds of Creatures.
For it's plain thence, that the Six days and the works thereof being ended, God did then [ or on that First Seventh day of time ] actually rest, that is as Saint Austin expounds it, cease from making other Kinds of Creatures.
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But how incongruous is it to refer things spoken continuedly, and connected as done in one and the same instant, to refer such things, I say, to so distant parts of time? (viz.) Gods resting to the first Seventh day of time,
But how incongruous is it to refer things spoken continuedly, and connected as done in one and the same instant, to refer such things, I say, to so distant parts of time? (viz.) God's resting to the First Seventh day of time,
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and his blessing and sanctifying the Seventh day to another like Seventh day, above two thousand-years after? This is forcing wide asunder what God joined.
and his blessing and sanctifying the Seventh day to Another like Seventh day, above two thousand-years After? This is forcing wide asunder what God joined.
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Add hereto, that when this Institution came to be reinforced at Sinai (the observation of the Sabbath having been discontinued by the Israelites during their travel,
Add hereto, that when this Institution Come to be reinforced At Sinai (the observation of the Sabbath having been discontinued by the Israelites during their travel,
On which the Jews tell us, as Tertullian hinself reports it, that God sanctifyed the Seventh day from the beginning, by resting thereon from all his works;
On which the jews tell us, as Tertullian hinself reports it, that God sanctified the Seventh day from the beginning, by resting thereon from all his works;
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for then we should have had it amongst the Precepts of the Sons of Noah, I answer (to say nothing of the uncertainty of the Tradition of those Precepts any otherwise than as they are grounded in Moses 's writings) Neither have we in these Precepts any mention of Sacrifices, of Prayer, of a Priesthood, &c. Yet are we sure that Adam had Command,
for then we should have had it among the Precepts of the Sons of Noah, I answer (to say nothing of the uncertainty of the Tradition of those Precepts any otherwise than as they Are grounded in Moses is writings) Neither have we in these Precepts any mention of Sacrifices, of Prayer, of a Priesthood, etc. Yet Are we sure that Adam had Command,
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or which is much the same, Directions or Revelations from God touching all these; And that they were practised by him and his posterity before the Law.
or which is much the same, Directions or Revelations from God touching all these; And that they were practised by him and his posterity before the Law.
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and the rather, in as much as it being impossible to perform an outward act, without time, the same Law, which commands that Act, must be understood to command time for the doing it.
and the rather, in as much as it being impossible to perform an outward act, without time, the same Law, which commands that Act, must be understood to command time for the doing it.
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and a standing Record, plainly shews he design'd thereby to teach Adam and in him all mankind, they were neither to live Idle any of their days (for God worked Six) nor to work each day as they listed,
and a standing Record, plainly shows he designed thereby to teach Adam and in him all mankind, they were neither to live Idle any of their days (for God worked Six) nor to work each day as they listed,
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From this either Command or Precedent without all doubt proceeded, even before Moses 's Law, the Observation of The Sabbath amongst all such at least as adhered to the worship of the true God:
From this either Command or Precedent without all doubt proceeded, even before Moses is Law, the Observation of The Sabbath among all such At least as adhered to the worship of the true God:
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I will only mention that St. Epiphanius expresly distinguishes betwixt NONLATINALPHABET, &c. The Sabbath by nature [ or Law Naturall ] appointed from the beginning, and NONLATINALPHABET, &c. The Sabbath ordained under the Law;
I will only mention that Saint Epiphanius expressly Distinguishes betwixt, etc. The Sabbath by nature [ or Law Natural ] appointed from the beginning, and, etc. The Sabbath ordained under the Law;
For mine own part, I am in that Paradox (with submission to better judgments) that the Sabbath was kept by Adam in Paradise (notwithstanding what the Rabbies talk to the contrary) and that it was the only intire day he stood in his Innocency.
For mine own part, I am in that Paradox (with submission to better Judgments) that the Sabbath was kept by Adam in Paradise (notwithstanding what the Rabbies talk to the contrary) and that it was the only entire day he stood in his Innocency.
And whereas God having finished his works, immediatly rested, blessed the Seventh day, and sanctified it, it looks not likely that the day which God blessed and sanctifyed should be the day on which the curse enter'd into the World.
And whereas God having finished his works, immediately rested, blessed the Seventh day, and sanctified it, it looks not likely that the day which God blessed and sanctified should be the day on which the curse entered into the World.
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[ However, I think it cannot be denyed, but to them, who in those early ages knew the History of the Creation (which undoubtedly Seth 's Race in general till the Floud,
[ However, I think it cannot be denied, but to them, who in those early ages knew the History of the Creation (which undoubtedly Seth is Raze in general till the Flood,
At the end of days, (so stands it in the Hebrew Text, what we too largely render, In process of time) that is, not improbably I say, upon the Revolution of some certain Week,
At the end of days, (so Stands it in the Hebrew Text, what we too largely render, In process of time) that is, not improbably I say, upon the Revolution of Some certain Week,
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The like may be believed of those Texts in Job, (a History generally granted to be elder than the Law) There was a day when the Sons of God (as the Holy Race are stiled, Gen. vi. 2.) came to present themselues before the Lord, Job i. 6. and ii. 1. This cannot be better fix'd,
The like may be believed of those Texts in Job, (a History generally granted to be elder than the Law) There was a day when the Sons of God (as the Holy Raze Are styled, Gen. vi. 2.) Come to present themselves before the Lord, Job i. 6. and ii. 1. This cannot be better fixed,
But to pass the Patriarchal Observation ] There can be no question of the command of the Sabbath from Mount Sinai amongst the other Commands of the Decalogue.
But to pass the Patriarchal Observation ] There can be no question of the command of the Sabbath from Mount Sinai among the other Commands of the Decalogue.
and of no lasting obligation to Christians, as to a weekly day of a holy rest for the publick Service of God, the Arguments which I have yet known offered, I must confess are much too feeble to perswade.
and of no lasting obligation to Christians, as to a weekly day of a holy rest for the public Service of God, the Arguments which I have yet known offered, I must confess Are much too feeble to persuade.
'Tis true indeed the Apostle tells us (Colloss. ii. 16, 17.) the Jewish differencings of Meats and Drinks, their Holy days, their New Moons and Sabbaths [ Sabbath days, is not in the original,
It's true indeed the Apostle tells us (Colossus. ii. 16, 17.) the Jewish differencings of Meats and Drinks, their Holy days, their New Moons and Sabbaths [ Sabbath days, is not in the original,
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but Sabbaths ] that is their great variety of Carnal Rests, their Sabbaths of Years, and their, Sabbaths of Months, and their Sabbaths of Days, for all these they had;
but Sabbaths ] that is their great variety of Carnal Rests, their Sabbaths of years, and their, Sabbaths of Months, and their Sabbaths of Days, for all these they had;
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But will this which concerns only a part of the Ceremonial Law, evacuate one of the branches of the Decalogue, all whose other Commands are confessedly moral? Let that precise Seventh day,
But will this which concerns only a part of the Ceremonial Law, evacuate one of the branches of the Decalogue, all whose other Commands Are confessedly moral? Let that precise Seventh day,
namely the last day of the Week be Temporary, and only obligatory till the fullness of time were come, Let bodily rest, and strictness of the rest thereon injoyned to the Jews, not to do so much of servile work as to kindle a fire thereon:
namely the last day of the Week be Temporary, and only obligatory till the fullness of time were come, Let bodily rest, and strictness of the rest thereon enjoined to the jews, not to do so much of servile work as to kindle a fire thereon:
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Was therefore a weekly Sabbath holy to God for his publick worship a shadow too? and no certain constant proportion of time to be allowed as separate to God,
Was Therefore a weekly Sabbath holy to God for his public worship a shadow too? and no certain constant proportion of time to be allowed as separate to God,
because the multitude of Jewish Festivals, and even the Judaism and Ceremonialness of the Sabbath, were to be abrogated, which is the utmost can be concluded hence.
Because the multitude of Jewish Festivals, and even the Judaism and Ceremonialness of the Sabbath, were to be abrogated, which is the utmost can be concluded hence.
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contemplating him and his works, in secret; being wholy free to him, for that day. Is Divine Worship and Holy Contemplation, and Converse with God a Ceremony? Further;
contemplating him and his works, in secret; being wholly free to him, for that day. Is Divine Worship and Holy Contemplation, and Converse with God a Ceremony? Further;
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And this Seventh day is now the Lords day, or First day of the Week, by the Law Christian; Here also the evidence is too long to give it in, in full, at present. But.
And this Seventh day is now the lords day, or First day of the Week, by the Law Christian; Here also the evidence is too long to give it in, in full, At present. But.
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The very self same reasons, with which God of old bound the Seventh day-Sabbath on Adam, and on the Jews, bind the observation of the First day of the Week upon us Christians.
The very self same Reasons, with which God of old bound the Seventh day-Sabbath on Adam, and on the jews, bind the observation of the First day of the Week upon us Christians.
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In like manner, the Seventh day of the Week being ended our Lord Jesus had finisht his work of the new Creation, in that thereon by his resurrection, he made Man again the second time happily immortal;
In like manner, the Seventh day of the Week being ended our Lord jesus had finished his work of the new Creation, in that thereon by his resurrection, he made Man again the second time happily immortal;
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entred into it himself, and began the everlasting Sabbatism of the new World: Which work had he not finisht, what had it advantaged poor mankind to have been Created once? Alas!
entered into it himself, and began the everlasting Sabbatism of the new World: Which work had he not finished, what had it advantaged poor mankind to have been Created once? Alas!
On the Sabbath or Seventh day, say the Jewish Doctors, their Forefathers sung their NONLATINALPHABET, or Triumphal Hymne to God at the Red Sea, over the drowned Egyptians.
On the Sabbath or Seventh day, say the Jewish Doctors, their Forefathers sung their, or Triumphal Hymn to God At the Read Sea, over the drowned egyptians.
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as out of a Red Sea of Bloud, and brought with him the raised Bodies of many Saints which slept (the Bodies of our first Parents saith an old tradition) and having thus rescued mankind from under the bonds of Sin and Death,
as out of a Read Sea of Blood, and brought with him the raised Bodies of many Saints which slept (the Bodies of our First Parents Says an old tradition) and having thus rescued mankind from under the bonds of since and Death,
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and of him that had the power of Death, the Devil, he made a shew of them triumphing over them openly. Thus also there is the like reason for the First day of the Week to be a Christian Sabbath,
and of him that had the power of Death, the devil, he made a show of them triumphing over them openly. Thus also there is the like reason for the First day of the Week to be a Christian Sabbath,
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if not constant, shewing himself to his Disciples on this day, during the Forty days after his Resurrection, his meeting them in their Assemblies, sometimes with some of them breaking bread, with all of them always speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, was as solemn a dedication of this day to the Christian worship, as well can be conceived.
if not constant, showing himself to his Disciples on this day, during the Forty days After his Resurrection, his meeting them in their Assemblies, sometime with Some of them breaking bred, with all of them always speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, was as solemn a dedication of this day to the Christian worship, as well can be conceived.
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John, XX. 19. The same day (which was ver. 1. the first day of the week) at evening the doors being shut for fear of the Jews, came Jesus where the Disciples were assembled and stood in the midst of them and said, Peace be unto you;
John, XX. 19. The same day (which was for. 1. the First day of the Week) At evening the doors being shut for Fear of the jews, Come jesus where the Disciples were assembled and stood in the midst of them and said, Peace be unto you;
And on the Eighth day, which (reckoning after the Jewish use, inclusively) was the next Lords day, they are met again (ver 26.) and now Thomas was with them:
And on the Eighth day, which (reckoning After the Jewish use, inclusively) was the next lords day, they Are met again (for 26.) and now Thomas was with them:
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Then addressing himself more particularly to Thomas, for the satisfying his doubts, and thereby confirming the Faith of them all, he pronounces a Blessing, not only on them,
Then addressing himself more particularly to Thomas, for the satisfying his doubts, and thereby confirming the Faith of them all, he pronounces a Blessing, not only on them,
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Thirdly, the most famous and often fore-appointed appearance, on the mountain in Galilee (a place distant enough from Jerusalem, that none might fear disturbance from the Chief Priests and their Partisans) is by some very great men placed on the Lords day: at which time he was seen of above Five hundred Brethren at once, speaking no doubt (as his use was) of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
Thirdly, the most famous and often fore-appointed appearance, on the mountain in Galilee (a place distant enough from Jerusalem, that none might Fear disturbance from the Chief Priests and their Partisans) is by Some very great men placed on the lords day: At which time he was seen of above Five hundred Brothers At once, speaking no doubt (as his use was) of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
And being that this his appearance cannot, consistently with St. Paul 's account, be coincident with that at his Ascension, there is little probability (all circumstances being considered) for placing it on any other day.
And being that this his appearance cannot, consistently with Saint Paul is account, be coincident with that At his Ascension, there is little probability (all Circumstances being considered) for placing it on any other day.
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Last of all, our Lord chose to bless the First day of the Week by that most illustrious manifestation of his being the Son of God, in sending the spirit of Promise.
Last of all, our Lord chosen to bless the First day of the Week by that most illustrious manifestation of his being the Son of God, in sending the Spirit of Promise.
Acts. XI. 1. When the day of Pentecost was fully come (Pentecost, that is the Fiftieth day (there is no reason to regard precisely the Jewish Festival,
Acts. XI. 1. When the day of Pentecost was Fully come (Pentecost, that is the Fiftieth day (there is no reason to regard precisely the Jewish Festival,
or to make a proper name of a common one) on the Fiftieth day, I say, which from the Resurrection must needs fall on the First day of the week, reckon it at leisure) they were all with one accord in one place (continuing still their Assemblies on the First day of the week) and suddenly there came a sound from Heaven, as of a mighty wind.
or to make a proper name of a Common one) on the Fiftieth day, I say, which from the Resurrection must needs fallen on the First day of the Week, reckon it At leisure) they were all with one accord in one place (Continuing still their Assemblies on the First day of the Week) and suddenly there Come a found from Heaven, as of a mighty wind.
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Here is from our Lord himself another sanctifying of the Lords day to the purpose. For indeed, with it, he miraculously sanctified the whole body of the faithfull assembled thereon.
Here is from our Lord himself Another sanctifying of the lords day to the purpose. For indeed, with it, he miraculously sanctified the Whole body of the faithful assembled thereon.
Subsequent hereto, or after the mission of the holy Ghost, the Apostles, and Apostolical Churches constant observing the Lords day in its weekly course, as is most probable upon Apostolical Orders for it, was a continued or reinforced practical Divine Institution of the same. Divine I said:
Subsequent hereto, or After the mission of the holy Ghost, the Apostles, and Apostolical Churches constant observing the lords day in its weekly course, as is most probable upon Apostolical Order for it, was a continued or reinforced practical Divine Institution of the same. Divine I said:
Besides this solemn and continued practice, we have the footsteps of the Apostolical mandate it self. 1 Cor. xvi. 1. 2. Now concerning the collection for the Saints as I have given order to the Churches of Galatia even so do yee;
Beside this solemn and continued practice, we have the footsteps of the Apostolical mandate it self. 1 Cor. xvi. 1. 2. Now Concerning the collection for the Saints as I have given order to the Churches of Galatia even so do ye;
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The private laying aside at home, if we will interpret it consonantly to what we are assured to have seen from the begining the usual practice, was only in order to the depositing all in the Assembly, with the Chief Minister of the Church, called in Justin Martyrs days the NONLATINALPHABET, or Bishop:
The private laying aside At home, if we will interpret it consonantly to what we Are assured to have seen from the beginning the usual practice, was only in order to the depositing all in the Assembly, with the Chief Minister of the Church, called in Justin Martyrs days the, or Bishop:
This collection therefore proves a Communion that day, and the Apostles order being plain for what was Accessary, must be acknowledged for the Principal. Now if the Apostle gave order for the Communion,
This collection Therefore Proves a Communion that day, and the Apostles order being plain for what was Accessary, must be acknowledged for the Principal. Now if the Apostle gave order for the Communion,
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and Collection thereat, on the Lords day, no doubt he gave orders for the Assemblies thereon, at which the one was to be celebrated, and the other made.
and Collection thereat, on the lords day, no doubt he gave order for the Assemblies thereon, At which the one was to be celebrated, and the other made.
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and I know not on what good reasons any can deny, it will follow, that it was an Apostolical Order, that the Lords day should be the day of publick Christan Assemblies.
and I know not on what good Reasons any can deny, it will follow, that it was an Apostolical Order, that the lords day should be the day of public Christian Assemblies.
In this assertion of the sacredness of the Lords Day, partly from the Institution of Christ and afterwards by the Order of the Apostles, the Antient Fathers are unanimous.
In this assertion of the sacredness of the lords Day, partly from the Institution of christ and afterwards by the Order of the Apostles, the Ancient Father's Are unanimous.
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nor in the manner the Jews do, which manner he there exposeth ] — But let each of us spiritually keep the Sabbath, rejoycing in meditations on the Law of God, admiring the works of his hand — Let every one that loves Christ keep the Lords Day — the Queen of days — on which our life rose,
nor in the manner the jews doe, which manner he there exposeth ] — But let each of us spiritually keep the Sabbath, rejoicing in meditations on the Law of God, admiring the works of his hand — Let every one that loves christ keep the lords Day — the Queen of days — on which our life rose,
But St. Athanasius, in his Homily De Semente, goes farther and teaches us, the Lord of the Sabbath NONLATINALPHABET, &c. translated the Sabbath Day to the Lords Day. And further:
But Saint Athanasius, in his Homily De Seeds, Goes farther and Teaches us, the Lord of the Sabbath, etc. translated the Sabbath Day to the lords Day. And further:
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The Apostles & Apostolical Men did ordain (namely by our Lords appointment, as in other cases) that the Lords Day should be kept with Religious Solemnity saith St. Austin; And much more on the same purpose have others which I must wave.
The Apostles & Apostolical Men did ordain (namely by our lords appointment, as in other cases) that the lords Day should be kept with Religious Solemnity Says Saint Austin; And much more on the same purpose have Others which I must wave.
Sunday then does not stand on the same foot with other Church Holy days. It is more sacred, truly of Divine Right, the Lords Day, or a Christian Sabbath.
Sunday then does not stand on the same foot with other Church Holy days. It is more sacred, truly of Divine Right, the lords Day, or a Christian Sabbath.
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I will readily acknowledg, we now adays cannot be in the spirit any Lords day, as St. John was on this, in the Text. He was in a prophetick extasy. But that, which in all likelyhood led him into this exalted temper,
I will readily acknowledge, we now adais cannot be in the Spirit any lords day, as Saint John was on this, in the Text. He was in a prophetic ecstasy. But that, which in all likelihood led him into this exalted temper,
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St. John was now in Patmos, a small Island in the Archipelago, between Crete and Asia minor, banisht thither by Domitian for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Saint John was now in Patmos, a small Island in the Archipelago, between Crete and Asia minor, banished thither by Domitian for the word of God, and for the testimony of jesus christ.
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as I may say, for the want of his common Ministry, by extraordinary Revelations, which were to convince the World and all the Powers of Hell, that their malice could not suppress the Gospel,
as I may say, for the want of his Common Ministry, by extraordinary Revelations, which were to convince the World and all the Powers of Hell, that their malice could not suppress the Gospel,
but only make it shine another way clearer and farther; and that however Tyrants might drive the messengers of those glad tydings into desolate corners,
but only make it shine Another Way clearer and farther; and that however Tyrants might drive the messengers of those glad tidings into desolate corners,
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but the whole World should ring of their testimony wherever they were, and thereby know, in what methods and disguises, the Grand Master of all the Tyrants on earth (the Devil) has and shall, in the several ages of Mankind, set them on work, to the end of all things;
but the Whole World should ring of their testimony wherever they were, and thereby know, in what methods and disguises, the Grand Master of all the Tyrants on earth (the devil) has and shall, in the several ages of Mankind, Set them on work, to the end of all things;
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and those are either Publick, Private, or Secret: which cannot commonly be omitted without sin. Publick duties, are those which are performed in Church Assemblies; And they are chiefly four:
and those Are either Public, Private, or Secret: which cannot commonly be omitted without since. Public duties, Are those which Are performed in Church Assemblies; And they Are chiefly four:
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There is no reason to surmise, from what we have extant in the Acts, and in the first Epistle to the Corinthians, that any Lords Day in the Primitive Church passed without each of these in their Solemnity.
There is no reason to surmise, from what we have extant in the Acts, and in the First Epistle to the Corinthians, that any lords Day in the Primitive Church passed without each of these in their Solemnity.
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Of which sort is constant communicating. The Christian Church while it continued in any tolerable purity, never spent a Lords Day without the Lords Supper;
Of which sort is constant communicating. The Christian Church while it continued in any tolerable purity, never spent a lords Day without the lords Supper;
but must forbear.) And that our own Church esteems the Lords day but half celebrated, without the Communion, appears, by her having provided a Communion Service for every Lords Day in the Year.
but must forbear.) And that our own Church esteems the lords day but half celebrated, without the Communion, appears, by her having provided a Communion Service for every lords Day in the Year.
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Doctrine was subdivided into Prophesying (or Interpreting of Scripture) which we now call Preaching, into Reading, Exhortation, Teaching, and perhaps otherwise.
Doctrine was subdivided into Prophesying (or Interpreting of Scripture) which we now call Preaching, into Reading, Exhortation, Teaching, and perhaps otherwise.
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Now the word commonly used for teaching is, NONLATINALPHABET to Catechise. This Office was of so great note in the Primitive Church, that it was committed to some choice Person appointed purposely thereto; but him commonly most learned.
Now the word commonly used for teaching is, to Catechise. This Office was of so great note in the Primitive Church, that it was committed to Some choice Person appointed purposely thereto; but him commonly most learned.
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And if we take not more care, than yet usual amongst us as to this work, we shall without a miracle, in the next age, go very neer to loose our Religion.
And if we take not more care, than yet usual among us as to this work, we shall without a miracle, in the next age, go very near to lose our Religion.
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Secret Duties are such as every Christian should perform by themselves in the Closet or Retirements Such are Meditation, self Examination, Recollection of our improvements,
Secret Duties Are such as every Christian should perform by themselves in the Closet or Retirements Such Are Meditation, self Examination, Recollection of our improvements,
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Besides they will be pleased to consult Numbers xxviii. 9, 10. where they will find the peculiar sacrifice for the Sabbath, both Morning and Evening, was required of the Jews, over and above the continual daily Burnt offering; the like too upon the New Moons, ver. 24. and on other Festivals, ver. ult. That which I infer from hence is, that the publick Lords Days Worship,
Beside they will be pleased to consult Numbers xxviii. 9, 10. where they will find the peculiar sacrifice for the Sabbath, both Morning and Evening, was required of the jews, over and above the continual daily Burned offering; the like too upon the New Moons, ver. 24. and on other Festivals, ver. ult. That which I infer from hence is, that the public lords Days Worship,
and the most learned Doctors and Pillars of our own Church, if we can find either Fanaticisme or Sabbatarianisme in spending the whole Lords day in a succession,
and the most learned Doctors and Pillars of our own Church, if we can find either Fanaticism or Sabbatarianisme in spending the Whole lords day in a succession,
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Justin Martyr was no Fanatick nor Sabbatarian, yet in his second Apology he tells us the Christians of that age, which was but one hundred and forty Years from Christ, used to repeat at home what they had learned that day in the Publick Assembly.
Justin Martyr was no Fanatic nor Sabbatarian, yet in his second Apology he tells us the Christians of that age, which was but one hundred and forty years from christ, used to repeat At home what they had learned that day in the Public Assembly.
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Origen and St. Chrysostome were no Fanaticks, nor yet Sabbatarians, yet both (nay the later more than once) press the spending (NONLATINALPHABET, &c.) This whole day in the exercise of Spirituals.
Origen and Saint Chrysostom were no Fanatics, nor yet Sabbatarians, yet both (nay the later more than once) press the spending (, etc.) This Whole day in the exercise of Spirituals.
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I scarce think any Son of the present Church will adventure to brand the Reformation in King Edward the Sixths days with Fanaticisim or Sabbatarianism:
I scarce think any Son of the present Church will adventure to brand the Reformation in King Edward the Sixths days with Fanaticisim or Sabbatarianism:
yet under that, I find a Canon acknowledged for spending the Lords Day in private Prayer and Thanksgiving, acknowledging our Offences, reconciling our selves to our Brethren, visiting the Sick, comforting the Afflicted, relieving the Poor,
yet under that, I find a Canon acknowledged for spending the lords Day in private Prayer and Thanksgiving, acknowledging our Offences, reconciling our selves to our Brothers, visiting the Sick, comforting the Afflicted, relieving the Poor,
yet they teach, that on this day people shauld cease from all common and bodily labour and give themselves Wholly [ note that word ] to the exercises of Gods true Religion.
yet they teach, that on this day people shauld cease from all Common and bodily labour and give themselves Wholly [ note that word ] to the exercises of God's true Religion.
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no man doubteth the meaning of these words, Six days shalt thou labour, &c. to be this, that seing God hath permitted us Six days to do our own works in, we ought in the Seventh Wholly to serve him.
no man doubteth the meaning of these words, Six days shalt thou labour, etc. to be this, that sing God hath permitted us Six days to do our own works in, we ought in the Seventh Wholly to serve him.
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Bishop Francis White, in his Book against the Sabbatarians, was neither Fanatick nor Sabbatarian, yet he tells us our Church requires, that upon the Lords day Parents and Masters, instruct their Children and Servants in the fear and nurture of the Lord.
Bishop Francis White, in his Book against the Sabbatarians, was neither Fanatic nor Sabbatarian, yet he tells us our Church requires, that upon the lords day Parents and Masters, instruct their Children and Servants in the Fear and nurture of the Lord.
Mr. Hooker was neither Fanatick nor Sabbatarian, yet he teaches, we are to account the Sanctification of one Whole day in the week, a Duty which Gods immutable Law doth enact for ever.
Mr. Hooker was neither Fanatic nor Sabbatarian, yet he Teaches, we Are to account the Sanctification of one whole day in the Week, a Duty which God's immutable Law does enact for ever.
And Ephes: 6. 18. Praying always with all manner of Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit: by which term, Spirit, no doubt both the Apostles meant, not praying with any such imaginary spiritual gift of Prayer,
And Ephesians: 6. 18. Praying always with all manner of Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit: by which term, Spirit, no doubt both the Apostles meant, not praying with any such imaginary spiritual gift of Prayer,
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And to be employed in prayer and praise, and in like offices mentioned, with such temper, is to be as much in the Spirit on the Lords Day, as in the present state of things, we can be.
And to be employed in prayer and praise, and in like Offices mentioned, with such temper, is to be as much in the Spirit on the lords Day, as in the present state of things, we can be.
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St. Ignatius, in the place before mentioned, taxes the feeding on cold Meat, this day, as a point of Judaizing. And there is an antient Canon, amongst those called Apostolical, against fasting on the Lords Day.
Saint Ignatius, in the place before mentioned, Taxes the feeding on cold Meat, this day, as a point of Judaizing. And there is an ancient Canon, among those called Apostolical, against fasting on the lords Day.
Wherefore certainly such refreshment of our Bodies, and regard to their vigour, as may keep up our Spirits in the service of God, is not to be neglected.
Wherefore Certainly such refreshment of our Bodies, and regard to their vigour, as may keep up our Spirits in the service of God, is not to be neglected.
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We ought this day, if any day, to eat our meat with gladness, as well as singleness of heart. But in all these things, we must be faithful to God and our selves;
We ought this day, if any day, to eat our meat with gladness, as well as singleness of heart. But in all these things, we must be faithful to God and our selves;
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At least, if God see not fit to settle any of us here in this World, it will prepare and lead such of us, who are spiritual Worshippers of him, to an eternal settlement;
At least, if God see not fit to settle any of us Here in this World, it will prepare and led such of us, who Are spiritual Worshippers of him, to an Eternal settlement;
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