Godly and wholsome doctrine and necessary for these times being the second part of the homily concerning the Holy Ghost dissolving this doubt wheter all men rightly challenge to themselves the Holy Ghost, or no?
OUR Saviour Christ departing out of the World unto his Father, promised his Disciples to send down another Comforter, that should continue with them for ever,
OUR Saviour christ departing out of the World unto his Father, promised his Disciples to send down Another Comforter, that should continue with them for ever,
For unless the Holy Ghost had been alwayes present, governing and preserving the Church from the beginning, it could never have sustained so many and great brunts of Affliction and Persecution, with so little damage and harm as it hath:
For unless the Holy Ghost had been always present, governing and preserving the Church from the beginning, it could never have sustained so many and great brunts of Affliction and Persecution, with so little damage and harm as it hath:
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And the words of Christ are most plain in this behalf, saying, That the Spirit of truth should abide with them for ever, that he would be with them alwayes, (he meaneth by Grace, Vertue and Power,) even to the worlds end.
And the words of christ Are most plain in this behalf, saying, That the Spirit of truth should abide with them for ever, that he would be with them always, (he means by Grace, Virtue and Power,) even to the world's end.
whether all men do justly arrogate to themselves the Holy Ghost, or no? The Bishops of Rome have for a long time made a sore challenge thereunto, reasoning for themselves after this sort? The Holy Ghost (say they) was promised to the Church, and never forsaketh the Church:
whither all men do justly arrogate to themselves the Holy Ghost, or no? The Bishops of Room have for a long time made a soar challenge thereunto, reasoning for themselves After this sort? The Holy Ghost (say they) was promised to the Church, and never Forsaketh the Church:
and whatsoever things we decree are undoubted Verities and Oracles of the Holy Ghost. That ye may perceive the weakness of this Argument, it is needfull to teach you,
and whatsoever things we Decree Are undoubted Verities and Oracles of the Holy Ghost. That you may perceive the weakness of this Argument, it is needful to teach you,
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The true Church is an universal Congregation or Fellowship of Gods faithful and elect People, Built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone:
The true Church is an universal Congregation or Fellowship of God's faithful and elect People, Built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, jesus christ himself being the chief corner stone:
Pure and sound Doctrine, the Sacraments ministred according to Christs holy Institution, and the right use of Ecclesiastical discipline. This description of the Church, is agreeable both to the Scriptures of God,
Pure and found Doctrine, the Sacraments ministered according to Christ holy Institution, and the right use of Ecclesiastical discipline. This description of the Church, is agreeable both to the Scriptures of God,
but as it is presently, and hath been for the space of Nine hundred years and odd, you shall well perceive the state thereof to be so far wide from the nature of the true Church, that nothing can be more.
but as it is presently, and hath been for the Molle of Nine hundred Years and odd, you shall well perceive the state thereof to be so Far wide from the nature of the true Church, that nothing can be more.
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but have so intermingled their own Traditions and Inventions, by chopping and changing, by adding and plucking away, that now they may seem to be converted into a new guise.
but have so intermingled their own Traditions and Inventions, by chopping and changing, by adding and plucking away, that now they may seem to be converted into a new guise.
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Christ ordained no other Element to be used in Baptism, but only Water, whereunto when the Word is joyned, it is made (as St. Augustine saith) a full and perfect Sacrament:
christ ordained no other Element to be used in Baptism, but only Water, whereunto when the Word is joined, it is made (as Saint Augustine Says) a full and perfect Sacrament:
and such other dumb Ceremonies, serving to no use, contrary to the plain Rule of St. Paul, who willeth all things to be done in the Church unto Edification.
and such other dumb Ceremonies, serving to no use, contrary to the plain Rule of Saint Paul, who wills all things to be done in the Church unto Edification.
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To be short, look what our Saviour Christ pronounced of the Scribes and Pharisees in the Gospel, the same may be boldly and with safe Conscience pronounced of the Bishops of Rome; namely, that they have forsaken,
To be short, look what our Saviour christ pronounced of the Scribes and Pharisees in the Gospel, the same may be boldly and with safe Conscience pronounced of the Bishops of Room; namely, that they have forsaken,
Which thing being true, as all they which have any light of God's Word must needs confess, we may well conclude according to the rule of Augustine: That the Bishops of Rome and their Adherents are not the true Church of Christ, much less then to be taken as chief Heads and Rulers of the same. Whosoever (saith he):
Which thing being true, as all they which have any Light of God's Word must needs confess, we may well conclude according to the Rule of Augustine: That the Bishops of Room and their Adherents Are not the true Church of christ, much less then to be taken as chief Heads and Rulers of the same. Whosoever (Says he):
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A plain place, concluding directly against the Church of Rome. Where is now the holy Ghost which they so stoutly do claim to themselves? Where is now the Spirit of Truth, that will not suffer them in any wise to err? If it be possible to be there where the true Church is not,
A plain place, concluding directly against the Church of Room. Where is now the holy Ghost which they so stoutly do claim to themselves? Where is now the Spirit of Truth, that will not suffer them in any wise to err? If it be possible to be there where the true Church is not,
But here they will alledge for themselves, that there are divers necessary points not expressed in holy Scripture, which were left to the Revelation of the Holy Ghost, who being given to the Church according to Christs Promise, hath taught many things from time to time, which the Apostles could not then bear.
But Here they will allege for themselves, that there Are diverse necessary points not expressed in holy Scripture, which were left to the Revelation of the Holy Ghost, who being given to the Church according to Christ Promise, hath taught many things from time to time, which the Apostles could not then bear.
To this we may easily answer by the plain words of Christ, teaching us that the proper Office of the Holy Ghost is not to institute and bring in new Ordinances contrary to his Doctrine before taught;
To this we may Easily answer by the plain words of christ, teaching us that the proper Office of the Holy Ghost is not to institute and bring in new Ordinances contrary to his Doctrine before taught;
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As touching that they will be termed Ʋniversal Bishops, and Heads of all Christian Churches through the World, we have the judgment of Gregory expresly against them, who writing to Mauritius the Emperour, Condemneth John Bishop of Constantinople in that behalf;
As touching that they will be termed Ʋniversal Bishops, and Heads of all Christian Churches through the World, we have the judgement of Gregory expressly against them, who writing to Mauritius the Emperor, Condemneth John Bishop of Constantinople in that behalf;
as though he only had the Spirit of God? And Chrysostom pronounceth a terrible Sentence against them, affirming plainly, that whosoever seeketh to be chief in Earth, shall find Confusion in Heaven,
as though he only had the Spirit of God? And Chrysostom pronounceth a terrible Sentence against them, affirming plainly, that whosoever seeks to be chief in Earth, shall find Confusion in Heaven,
What shall we say of him that made the noble King Dandalus to be tied by the neck with a Chain, and to lye flat down before his Table, there to gnaw bones like a Dog? shall we think that he had Gods Holy Spirit within him,
What shall we say of him that made the noble King Dandalus to be tied by the neck with a Chain, and to lie flat down before his Table, there to gnaw bones like a Dog? shall we think that he had God's Holy Spirit within him,
Thou shalt go upon the Lyon and the Adder, the young Lyon and the Dragon thou shalt tread under thy foot? Shall we say he had God's Holy Spirit within him,
Thou shalt go upon the lion and the Adder, the young lion and the Dragon thou shalt tread under thy foot? Shall we say he had God's Holy Spirit within him,
What shall we say of him that made Henry the Emperour, with his Wife and his young Child, to stand at the Gates of the City, in the rough Winter, bare-foot and bare-legged, only cloathed in Linsey-woolsey, eating nothing from morning to night,
What shall we say of him that made Henry the Emperor, with his Wife and his young Child, to stand At the Gates of the city, in the rough Winter, barefoot and barelegged, only clothed in linsey-woolsey, eating nothing from morning to night,
and not rather the Spirit of the Devil? Such a Tyrant was Pope Hildebrand, most worthy to be called a Firebrand, if we shall term him as he hath best deserved.
and not rather the Spirit of the devil? Such a Tyrant was Pope Hildebrand, most worthy to be called a Firebrand, if we shall term him as he hath best deserved.
Of Pope Julius the Second, that wilfully cast St. Peter 's Keys into the River Tiber. Of Pope Ʋrban the Sixth, that caused five Cardinals to be put in Sacks, and cruelly drowned.
Of Pope Julius the Second, that wilfully cast Saint Peter is Keys into the River Tiber. Of Pope Ʋrban the Sixth, that caused five Cardinals to be put in Sacks, and cruelly drowned.
Of Pope John the fourteenth of that name, who having his Enemy delivered into his hands, caused him first to be stripped stark naked, his beard to be shaven,
Of Pope John the fourteenth of that name, who having his Enemy Delivered into his hands, caused him First to be stripped stark naked, his beard to be shaved,
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and to be hanged up a whole day by the hair, then to be set upon an Ass, with his face backward toward the Tail, to be carryed round about the City in despite, to be miserably beaten with Rods, last of all to be thrust out of his Countrey,
and to be hanged up a Whole day by the hair, then to be Set upon an Ass, with his face backward towards the Tail, to be carried round about the city in despite, to be miserably beaten with Rods, last of all to be thrust out of his Country,
Wheresoever ye find the Spirit of Arrogancy and Pride the Spirit of Envy, Hatred, Contention, Cruelty, Murder, Extortion, Witchcraft, Necromancy, &c. assure your selves that there is the Spirit of the Devil,
Wheresoever you find the Spirit of Arrogance and Pride the Spirit of Envy, Hatred, Contention, Cruelty, Murder, Extortion, Witchcraft, Necromancy, etc. assure your selves that there is the Spirit of the devil,
For as the Gospel teacheth us, the Spirit of Jesus is a good Spirit, an holy Spirit, a sweet Spirit, a lowly Spirit, a merciful Spirit, full of Charity and Love, full of Forgiveness and Pity, not rendring evil for evil, extremity for extremity;
For as the Gospel Teaches us, the Spirit of jesus is a good Spirit, an holy Spirit, a sweet Spirit, a lowly Spirit, a merciful Spirit, full of Charity and Love, full of Forgiveness and Pity, not rendering evil for evil, extremity for extremity;
Many shall come in my name (saith Christ) and shall transform themselves into Angels of Light, deceiving (if it be possible) the very Elect. They shall come unto you in Sheeps Cloathing, being inwardly cruel and ravening Wolves.
Many shall come in my name (Says christ) and shall transform themselves into Angels of Light, deceiving (if it be possible) the very Elect. They shall come unto you in Sheep Clothing, being inwardly cruel and ravening Wolves.
The Lord of Heaven and Earth defend us from their Tyranny and Pride, that they never enter into his Vineyard again to the disturbance of his silly poor Flock;
The Lord of Heaven and Earth defend us from their Tyranny and Pride, that they never enter into his Vineyard again to the disturbance of his silly poor Flock;
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And he of his great Mercy so work in all mens Hearts by the mighty power of the Holy Ghost, that the comfortable Gospel of his Son Christ may be truly Preached,
And he of his great Mercy so work in all men's Hearts by the mighty power of the Holy Ghost, that the comfortable Gospel of his Son christ may be truly Preached,
that like scattered and dispersed Sheep, being at length gathered into one fold, we may in the end rest all together in the bosom of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, there to be partakers of eternal and everlasting life, through the merits and death of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
that like scattered and dispersed Sheep, being At length gathered into one fold, we may in the end rest all together in the bosom of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, there to be partakers of Eternal and everlasting life, through the merits and death of jesus christ our Saviour. Amen.
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