The two-folde tribute or two speciall duties commanded by our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ to be rendred: the first of subiects to their Cæsar, the second of Christians to their God: for the better furtherance of the one in his regall dignitie, and of the other in his Eulangelicall ministerie. Explaned in two sermons and now published. Anno. 1613. By Richard Eburne
and that with great difficulty escaped the vile trecheries and bloudy villanies of the Gowries intended & attempted against him, hath made it an ordinance in all his Dominions, that during his life on that day,
and that with great difficulty escaped the vile Treacheries and bloody villainies of the Gowries intended & attempted against him, hath made it an Ordinance in all his Dominions, that during his life on that day,
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for that benefit speciall and publique Thanksgiuing be rendred to God his shield, and protector, which so gratiously and miraculously saued his annointed,
for that benefit special and public Thanksgiving be rendered to God his shield, and protector, which so graciously and miraculously saved his anointed,
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and incite our willing affections and dutifull dispositions the more, I haue made choice of this Text which speaketh of that dutie, which wee as subiects and Christian subiects owe to our Soueraigne and most Christian Soueraigne.
and incite our willing affections and dutiful dispositions the more, I have made choice of this Text which speaks of that duty, which we as Subjects and Christian Subjects owe to our Sovereign and most Christian Sovereign.
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In handling whereof looke not beloued, that I should tye my selfe ouerstrictly to the words of my Text, which inferre in generall tearmes A double dutie, one to God, another to the Prince.
In handling whereof look not Beloved, that I should tie my self overstrictly to the words of my Text, which infer in general terms A double duty, one to God, Another to the Prince.
My purpose is rather for this time, deferring wholly the former, and omitting no small part of the latter, to insist (by Gods assistance) only vpon these two points.
My purpose is rather for this time, deferring wholly the former, and omitting no small part of the latter, to insist (by God's assistance) only upon these two points.
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To beginne withall, I must entreat you to preconceiue thus much of the sense of the word Caesar, that as the Kings of Aegypt in ancient time, were alwaies called Pharaohs, and of Philistia, Abimelech: so the Romane Emperours were euer called Caesars: vnder which as a generall title befitting mighty Princes, any Prince in our text, is, or may be vnderstood:
To begin withal, I must entreat you to preconceive thus much of the sense of the word Caesar, that as the Kings of Egypt in ancient time, were always called Pharaohs, and of Philistia, Abimelech: so the Roman emperors were ever called Caesars: under which as a general title befitting mighty Princes, any Prince in our text, is, or may be understood:
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and, that in particular, wee by that name, may specially vnderstand our gratious Soueraigne. Who neither as the Rhagusians to the Turke, paying pension to any:
and, that in particular, we by that name, may specially understand our gracious Sovereign. Who neither as the Rhagusians to the Turk, paying pension to any:
nor as the Dukes of Venice to the Colledges of seuen and ten, and to the signiority of Gentlemen (God and his owne conscience excepted) beeing countable to any:
nor as the Dukes of Venice to the Colleges of seuen and ten, and to the signiority of Gentlemen (God and his own conscience excepted) being countable to any:
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and so apply it, as speaking of our owne dutie, vnto our most high and mighty Prince Iames, who is By the grace of God, of great Brittaine, Fraunce and Ireland King, Defendor of the Faith,
and so apply it, as speaking of our own duty, unto our most high and mighty Prince James, who is By the grace of God, of great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defendor of the Faith,
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and next vnder God within his Maiesties Dominions, ouer all persons and estates, in all causes as well ecclesiastical as temporall (all forraine power, title,
and next under God within his Majesties Dominions, over all Persons and estates, in all Causes as well ecclesiastical as temporal (all foreign power, title,
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This premissed for clearing of the Text, I come now forthwith to my first point proposed, which is to note vnto you, according to our text which saith Reddite, giue to Caesar, in part what is that duetie,
This premised for clearing of the Text, I come now forthwith to my First point proposed, which is to note unto you, according to our text which Says Give back, give to Caesar, in part what is that duty,
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And to this purpose I say, That as there were sixe steps to the throne of Salomon, so there be 6. parts of this dutie, 6. seuerall payments of this Tribute to Caesar, that is, 1. Feare, 2. Honour, 3. Obedience, 4. Tribute, 5. Defence, and 6. Praier: and as about the King himselfe sixe things may bee obserued, namely, 1. The sword carryed before him;
And to this purpose I say, That as there were sixe steps to the throne of Solomon, so there be 6. parts of this duty, 6. several payments of this Tribute to Caesar, that is, 1. fear, 2. Honour, 3. obedience, 4. Tribute, 5. Defence, and 6. Prayer: and as about the King himself sixe things may be observed, namely, 1. The sword carried before him;
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2. The Crowne of pure gold vpon his head, 3. The Scepter of righteousnesse in his hand, 4. The throne of royall Maiesty vnder him; 5. His Person vpon it;
2. The Crown of pure gold upon his head, 3. The Sceptre of righteousness in his hand, 4. The throne of royal Majesty under him; 5. His Person upon it;
so by these 6. things wee may bee put in minde of these 6. seuerall payments of this Tribute, the sundry parts of our sixe-fold duty vnto him. For The sword exacteth feare;
so by these 6. things we may be put in mind of these 6. several payments of this Tribute, the sundry parts of our sixfold duty unto him. For The sword exacteth Fear;
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the Crowne importeth honour, the Scepter requireth Obedience; the Throne expecteth Tribute; the Person deserueth defence; and the Lord commaundeth Praier. Each of which that we may yet better conceiue; of each a little:
the Crown imports honour, the Sceptre requires obedience; the Throne Expects Tribute; the Person deserves defence; and the Lord commandeth Prayer. Each of which that we may yet better conceive; of each a little:
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Prou. 24. If I be a master, doth God say, where is my feare? If I be a master, may the King say, where is my feare? Bee ye afraid of the sword, saith Iob cap. 19. for the sword will be auenged of wickednesse.
Prou. 24. If I be a master, does God say, where is my Fear? If I be a master, may the King say, where is my Fear? Bee you afraid of the sword, Says Job cap. 19. for the sword will be avenged of wickedness.
According wherunto it is that Salomō faith, The wrath of the King is as messengers of death, Pro. 16. And again, The kings wrath is like the roaring of a Lion. Worthy the noting to this purpose is the speech which the second of those squires of the body made before Darius and his nobles, wherein discoursing of the power of a King,
According whereunto it is that Salomō faith, The wrath of the King is as messengers of death, Pro 16. And again, The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lion. Worthy the noting to this purpose is the speech which the second of those Squires of the body made before Darius and his Nobles, wherein discoursing of the power of a King,
if he bid cut off, they cut off. &c. Feare wee therefore the sword, the powerfull sword of Caesar. A good subiect feareth blame as much as paine, reproach as much as torment;
if he bid Cut off, they Cut off. etc. fear we Therefore the sword, the powerful sword of Caesar. A good Subject fears blame as much as pain, reproach as much as torment;
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This feare, as ballast preserueth the ship from being ouerblowne of the winde, keepeth the soule of the subiect that it be not ouerthrown by others flatterie, or her owne presumption.
This Fear, as ballast Preserveth the ship from being overblown of the wind, Keepeth the soul of the Subject that it be not overthrown by Others flattery, or her own presumption.
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who will not (since honour is, as the Philosopher saith, a testimony of excellencie) giue honour to Caesar, least he beare false witnesse, not against his neighbour,
who will not (since honour is, as the Philosopher Says, a testimony of excellency) give honour to Caesar, least he bear false witness, not against his neighbour,
nor against Caesar, but against God who hath exalted Caesar, and brought him to Honour? least he seeme to degenerate from nature, which in all honoureth the more excellent? least he breake the Canon of the Apostle, Rom. 13. Giue honour to whom ye owe honour:
nor against Caesar, but against God who hath exalted Caesar, and brought him to Honour? lest he seem to degenerate from nature, which in all Honoureth the more excellent? lest he break the Canon of the Apostle, Rom. 13. Give honour to whom you owe honour:
because he is Pater Patriae, i. Father of the whole countrey, is specially signified? least as Ieremie of some Lament. 4. They reuerenced not the face of the Priest, so some complaine of him, Hee reuerenceth not the face of the Prince;
Because he is Pater Patriae, i. Father of the Whole country, is specially signified? lest as Ieremie of Some Lament. 4. They reverenced not the face of the Priest, so Some complain of him, He reverenceth not the face of the Prince;
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If Nebuchad. King of Babel setting vp a dead Image, could so preuaile with his vngodly subiects, that at the sound of his musicall instruments, they did fall down to it,
If Nebuchadnezzar. King of Babel setting up a dead Image, could so prevail with his ungodly Subjects, that At the found of his musical Instruments, they did fallen down to it,
shall not Iehouah the King of Heauen, setting vp not a dead, but (as Menander calleth a King) his liuing image, preuaile with all his godly subiects, at the sweet harmony of the sacred Scripture sounding out of S. Peters mouth as a principall Herauld, Regem honorate, Honour the King, to giue him that Honor, which he hath commanded:
shall not Jehovah the King of Heaven, setting up not a dead, but (as Menander calls a King) his living image, prevail with all his godly Subjects, At the sweet harmony of the sacred Scripture sounding out of S. Peter's Mouth as a principal Herald, Regem honorate, Honour the King, to give him that Honour, which he hath commanded:
and almost all the titles of honour in heauen and earth? And why? but to teach vs, that as the sonne honoureth his Father, the sicke his Physition, as the mariners regard their.
and almost all the titles of honour in heaven and earth? And why? but to teach us, that as the son Honoureth his Father, the sick his physician, as the Mariners regard their.
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In a word as Ioachim the High Priest, and the ancients of the children of Israel said vnto Iudith, for the benefits that God by her had shewed to his people,
In a word as Ioachim the High Priest, and the ancients of the children of Israel said unto Iudith, for the benefits that God by her had showed to his people,
so let the reuerend Fathers of the Church, the truely Honourable Nobility of England, the graue Iudges and Magistrates of the Common-wealth, in honour of our most worthy and glorious King, King Iames, for the benefits which God by his most excellent Maiesty hath done to his Dominions, say, Thou art the exaltation of our land:
so let the reverend Father's of the Church, the truly Honourable Nobilt of England, the graven Judges and Magistrates of the Commonwealth, in honour of our most worthy and glorious King, King James, for the benefits which God by his most excellent Majesty hath done to his Dominions, say, Thou art the exaltation of our land:
Being thus affected for honouring of Caesar, wee shall bee the better prepared for the next duty, which is Obedience: which since it is vniust to require of inferiours,
Being thus affected for honouring of Caesar, we shall be the better prepared for the next duty, which is obedience: which since it is unjust to require of inferiors,
and not to giue it to the Superiour, namely euery subiect to his Soueraigne, since that is true in the publique estate, which Aristotle auoucheth in a priuate, By how much the more diligently any, obey so much the greater fauour they finde:
and not to give it to the Superior, namely every Subject to his Sovereign, since that is true in the public estate, which Aristotle avoucheth in a private, By how much the more diligently any, obey so much the greater favour they find:
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since S. Paul for this duty, would haue a Memorandum: and since S. Peter would haue vs performe this duety not onely to the King himselfe, but also to such as are sent of him;
since S. Paul for this duty, would have a Memorandum: and since S. Peter would have us perform this duty not only to the King himself, but also to such as Are sent of him;
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among the foules of the aire, the Cranes attend their guide and watcher: among men, the seruant obeies his master; the sonne his Father; and the wife her husband:
among the fowls of the air, the Cranes attend their guide and watcher: among men, the servant obeys his master; the son his Father; and the wife her husband:
Also the celestial spheares, notwithstanding their proper peculiar motions, be circumuolued by the first Moueable. The Angels, which excel in strength be obedient to the commandement of God:
Also the celestial spheres, notwithstanding their proper peculiar motions, be circumuolued by the First Moveable. The Angels, which excel in strength be obedient to the Commandment of God:
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Wherefore then being compassed with such a cloud of examples, let vs casting off all impediments obey Caesar as wee ought, let vs yeeld him our full obedience.
Wherefore then being compassed with such a cloud of Examples, let us casting off all impediments obey Caesar as we ought, let us yield him our full Obedience.
onely the Lord our God be with thee, so that thou command vs nothing against God. Acts 4. The fourth dutie or thing due to Caesar is tribute, which of right as well as custome is due to the Crowne.
only the Lord our God be with thee, so that thou command us nothing against God. Acts 4. The fourth duty or thing due to Caesar is tribute, which of right as well as custom is due to the Crown.
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that Caesars gouernment is our safe-conduct to passe the high waies, wide heaths, thicke woods, wilde mountains and plaines, without danger either to our purses from theeues,
that Caesars government is our safe-conduct to pass the high ways, wide heaths, thick woods, wild Mountains and plains, without danger either to our purses from thieves,
that Caesars royall nauie at Sea, and mighty forces sometimes at home, sometimes abroad, do beat off the enemy from inuading our land, wasting our country, spoyling our goods, rifeling our treasures, burning our houses, sacking our cities, forcing our wiues, deflouring our daughters, dashing out the brains of our tender babes, tormenting our selues with cruell death, taking away from vs the word of God, which,
that Caesars royal navy At Sea, and mighty forces sometime At home, sometime abroad, do beatrice off the enemy from invading our land, wasting our country, spoiling our goods, rifling our treasures, burning our houses, sacking our cities, forcing our wives, deflowering our daughters, dashing out the brains of our tender babes, tormenting our selves with cruel death, taking away from us the word of God, which,
as S. Paul hath long before spoken from God himself for the Ministers of his Church, Quis militat proprijs stipendijs, &c. Who goeth a warfare at any time at his owne cost? Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruite thereof? or, Who feedeth a flocke, and eateth not of the milke of the flocke? 1. Cor. 9.
as S. Paul hath long before spoken from God himself for the Ministers of his Church, Quis militat proprijs stipendijs, etc. Who Goes a warfare At any time At his own cost? Who plants a vineyard, and Eateth not of the fruit thereof? or, Who feeds a flock, and Eateth not of the milk of the flock? 1. Cor. 9.
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If Dauid entring into a serious consideration of Gods benefits bestowed vpon him, breaketh out into this question, What shal I render vnto the Lord for al his benefits towards me? If the Israelites,
If David entering into a serious consideration of God's benefits bestowed upon him, breaks out into this question, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? If the Israelites,
so soone as Ioshua had deuided vnto them the cities which the Lord had giuen them, presently gaue Ioshua an inheritance, a citie for an inheritance, a citie which himselfe did aske, euen Timnah-Scres in Mount Ephraim:
so soon as Ioshua had divided unto them the cities which the Lord had given them, presently gave Ioshua an inheritance, a City for an inheritance, a City which himself did ask, even Timnah-Scres in Mount Ephraim:
If the earth receiuing seed returneth a croppe, are our hearts (my beloued) like to Dauids heart? or rather are we not more vnthankfull then the Israelites? more vnnaturall then the waters? more vngratefull then the earth? if in consideration of these infinite benefits which we daily receiue from Caesar, we be not euer most willing,
If the earth receiving seed returns a crop, Are our hearts (my Beloved) like to David heart? or rather Are we not more unthankful then the Israelites? more unnatural then the waters? more ungrateful then the earth? if in consideration of these infinite benefits which we daily receive from Caesar, we be not ever most willing,
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and that with cheerefulnesse (for as God, so surely Gods Vicegerent loueth a cheerefull giuer) to returne tribute, (which Cicero calleth the synewes of warre,
and that with cheerfulness (for as God, so surely God's Vicegerent loves a cheerful giver) to return tribute, (which Cicero calls the sinews of war,
and Vlpian the nerues of the Common-wealth, as without which there was neuer, that any part of the Scripture can shew, any well ordered estate) as a pledge of our thankfull hearts to the throne and person of Caesar.
and Ulpian the nerves of the Commonwealth, as without which there was never, that any part of the Scripture can show, any well ordered estate) as a pledge of our thankful hearts to the throne and person of Caesar.
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Desireth any to heare a commandement for it? The blessed Apostle saith expreslie, Giue to all men their dutie, and namely, tribute to whom ye owe tribute, custome to whom custome. And that we may know to whom we owe it, of it especially and most properly, I call to witnesse Saint Matthew, Saint Marke, and Saint Luke: the Lord Iesus saith as our text is, Giue to Caesar those things which be Caesars.
Desires any to hear a Commandment for it? The blessed Apostle Says expressly, Give to all men their duty, and namely, tribute to whom you owe tribute, custom to whom custom. And that we may know to whom we owe it, of it especially and most properly, I call to witness Saint Matthew, Saint Mark, and Saint Lycia: the Lord Iesus Says as our text is, Give to Caesar those things which be Caesars.
He, may we say, that detaineth tribute, or other duties from Caesar, being the father of the Countrie, and saith, it is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroieth his Countrie: and he little considereth what that meaneth, Non furaberis, Thou shalt not steale.
He, may we say, that detaineth tribute, or other duties from Caesar, being the father of the Country, and Says, it is no Transgression, is the Companion of a man that Destroyeth his Country: and he little Considereth what that means, Non furaberis, Thou shalt not steal.
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Dauid, the paterne of piety, ouer the tribute set Adoram: and Salomon, the mirror of wisdome placed ouer the tribute Adoniram. When they were vnder the Kings of the Gentiles;
David, the pattern of piety, over the tribute Set Adoram: and Solomon, the mirror of Wisdom placed over the tribute Adoniram. When they were under the Kings of the Gentiles;
there were amongst the people of God, that vpon their lands and their vineyards borowed money for the Kings tribute. When the blessed Virgin went great with child with the Sauiour of our soules, in the depth of winter, she trauelled from Nazareth in Galilee, to Bethlehem in Iuda to performe this dutie to the vnder-officers of a Lieutenant to an Heathen Prince.
there were among the people of God, that upon their Lands and their vineyards borrowed money for the Kings tribute. When the blessed Virgae went great with child with the Saviour of our Souls, in the depth of winter, she traveled from Nazareth in Galilee, to Bethlehem in Iuda to perform this duty to the under-officers of a Lieutenant to an Heathen Prince.
Finally, when the Son of God conuersed with the sonnes of men, Peter was asked, if his Master paid not tribute? who presently taking tribute of an vnreasonable creature, that tribute for himselfe and Peter might be paid, bound all reasonable men,
Finally, when the Son of God conversed with the Sons of men, Peter was asked, if his Master paid not tribute? who presently taking tribute of an unreasonable creature, that tribute for himself and Peter might be paid, bound all reasonable men,
though they do it with some difficultie, to performe this dutie to Caesar. Wherefore I conclude this point with Saint Ambrose, Si censum filius Dei soluit, quis tu tantus es, qui non putas esse soluendum? 1. If the Son of God paied tribute or subsidie, what so great a man art thou, which thinkest thou oughtest not to pay?
though they do it with Some difficulty, to perform this duty to Caesar. Wherefore I conclude this point with Saint Ambrose, Si censum filius Dei soluit, quis tu Tantus es, qui non putas esse soluendum? 1. If the Son of God paid tribute or subsidy, what so great a man art thou, which Thinkest thou Ought not to pay?
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We come now to the fifth part of our dutie, and that is defence, due to the person of Caesar: which dutie bindeth euery subiect Caesar hath, to his power and according to his place, to defend his roiall person from all iniuries.
We come now to the fifth part of our duty, and that is defence, due to the person of Caesar: which duty binds every Subject Caesar hath, to his power and according to his place, to defend his royal person from all injuries.
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so that if any know, that the King of Aram with his seruants are consulting against Israel, hee must with Elizeus make knowne vnto Caesar euen the words that the King of Aram speaketh in his priuy Chamber.
so that if any know, that the King of Aram with his Servants Are consulting against Israel, he must with Elisha make known unto Caesar even the words that the King of Aram speaks in his privy Chamber.
so that if any know that Bigthan and Teresh do seeke to lay hands on Ahashuerosh, he must presently with Mardocheus and Hester certifie the King of the matter.
so that if any know that Bigthan and Teresh do seek to lay hands on Ahasuerus, he must presently with Mordecai and Esther certify the King of the matter.
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Farther, if the seruice of any time bee fitting, that they diligently attend him, as that band of men did Saul, whose heart God had touched, that so no wicked hand may touch the Lords annointed.
Farther, if the service of any time be fitting, that they diligently attend him, as that band of men did Saul, whose heart God had touched, that so no wicked hand may touch the lords anointed.
And to be short, if in the least distresse (the Lord keepe him from all distresse) his soule desireth any thing which might doe it good, that they doe with al alacritie and celeritie prouide it,
And to be short, if in the least distress (the Lord keep him from all distress) his soul Desires any thing which might do it good, that they do with all alacrity and celerity provide it,
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To the last place I reserued Prayer for Caesar, not as the least, but as the chiefest dutie we owe vnto Caesar. The other bee intended wholly to the King, this is directed immeadiatly vnto God.
To the last place I reserved Prayer for Caesar, not as the lest, but as the chiefest duty we owe unto Caesar. The other be intended wholly to the King, this is directed immeadiatly unto God.
for in great dominion is euer great care, making many times the Kings sleepe to depart from his eies? In respect of the perils to the which they are subiect,
for in great dominion is ever great care, making many times the Kings sleep to depart from his eyes? In respect of the perils to the which they Are Subject,
In respect of the difficultie of the right bestowing rewards, and inflicting of punishments, there being smooth Absalons, dogged Doegs, blackmouthed Shimijes, bloody handed Ioabs, false hearted Shibaos, shamelesse harlots,
In respect of the difficulty of the right bestowing rewards, and inflicting of punishments, there being smooth Absalons, dogged Doegs, blackmouthed Shimijes, bloody handed Ioabs, false hearted Shibaos, shameless harlots,
so that Salomon himselfe had neede to pray for wisdome, For who is able to iudge this mightie people? And in respect of the abundant good which descendeth from the Royall Maiesty to the whole estate, which is such, that as the Sunne is a resemblance of the Deitie in the frame of the world, giuing light, heate and life to all things,
so that Solomon himself had need to pray for Wisdom, For who is able to judge this mighty people? And in respect of the abundant good which Descendeth from the Royal Majesty to the Whole estate, which is such, that as the Sun is a resemblance of the Deity in the frame of the world, giving Light, heat and life to all things,
and in honestie, that the name of the Lord be not blasphemed among the Gentiles, among the Mahumetanes, among the Papists, and other enemies of the Gospell through vs, but that as Christ said, Our light may so shine before men, that they may see our good workes, and glorifie for them our Father which is in heauen.
and in honesty, that the name of the Lord be not blasphemed among the Gentiles, among the Mahumetanes, among the Papists, and other enemies of the Gospel through us, but that as christ said, Our Light may so shine before men, that they may see our good works, and Glorify for them our Father which is in heaven.
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I need no better nor other argument of his Maiesties desire in this behalfe, then his special Edict for obseruation of this day the 5. of August, which of purpose in his holy zeale and pious deuotion, he hath consecrated during his whole life, thoroughout all his dominions vnto prayer and thanksgiuing for him and his.
I need no better nor other argument of his Majesties desire in this behalf, then his special Edict for observation of this day the 5. of August, which of purpose in his holy zeal and pious devotion, he hath consecrated during his Whole life, throughout all his Dominions unto prayer and thanksgiving for him and his.
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If thy purse bee so poore, that it can pay no tribute to Caesar: if thy bodie bee so feeble, that it can doe nothing for the defence of Caesar; yet if thy heart be not leaud and wicked;
If thy purse be so poor, that it can pay no tribute to Caesar: if thy body be so feeble, that it can do nothing for the defence of Caesar; yet if thy heart be not lewd and wicked;
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if thy mind be not deuoid of all pietie and Christian dutie, thy tongue may, and thy heart will daily and often, publikely and priuately pray for Caesar.
if thy mind be not devoid of all piety and Christian duty, thy tongue may, and thy heart will daily and often, publicly and privately pray for Caesar.
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when all other helpes doe faile, against all calamities, against sicknesse, against death, against enemies, and what not? By it was Peter deliuered out of prison.
when all other helps do fail, against all calamities, against sickness, against death, against enemies, and what not? By it was Peter Delivered out of prison.
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If Paul exhorted to pray for Nero (for he was Caesar when Paul so wrote) a man so wicked, that he murthered his mother that bare him, slew his Tutor that bred him, and was natures monster.
If Paul exhorted to pray for Nero (for he was Caesar when Paul so wrote) a man so wicked, that he murdered his mother that bore him, slew his Tutor that bred him, and was nature's monster.
If the Prophets Ieremie and Baruch commanded to pray for the life of the King of Babel, who yet had wasted Iudea with fire and sword, besieged and taken Ierusalem, burned the Temple, slaine and caried captiue of the people innumerable &c. What would that holy spirit, by whom both the Prophets and Apostles did write, that English, Scottish, Irish, and others vnder the subiection or protection of his most gratious Maiestie, should do for this our good, our godly, our religious & most vertuous King, who hath established peace among vs, vnited the deuided, confirmed the Gospell,
If the prophets Ieremie and baruch commanded to pray for the life of the King of Babel, who yet had wasted Iudea with fire and sword, besieged and taken Ierusalem, burned the Temple, slain and carried captive of the people innumerable etc. What would that holy Spirit, by whom both the prophets and Apostles did write, that English, Scottish, Irish, and Others under the subjection or protection of his most gracious Majesty, should do for this our good, our godly, our religious & most virtuous King, who hath established peace among us, united the divided, confirmed the Gospel,
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and adorned the Temple of the Lord amongst vs? Let vs therefore pray for his excellent Maiesty and for his, that God would build his house as the house of Dauid, establish his throne as the throne of Salomon, & make their daies vpon earth, as the daies of heauen.
and adorned the Temple of the Lord among us? Let us Therefore pray for his excellent Majesty and for his, that God would built his house as the house of David, establish his throne as the throne of Solomon, & make their days upon earth, as the days of heaven.
Let vs render vnto him the sacrifice, the true, liuely and most acceptable sacrifice of praise and thanksgiuing, extolling his vnspeakeable mercy and goodnesse vnto vs, and our Nation.
Let us render unto him the sacrifice, the true, lively and most acceptable sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, extolling his unspeakable mercy and Goodness unto us, and our nation.
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not only a fauourer, but a furtherer, but a learned, a zealous and mightie defender both by word and sword of the ancient and apostolike, the holy and catholike religion long since planted amongst vs. 4. In preseruing among vs,
not only a favourer, but a furtherer, but a learned, a zealous and mighty defender both by word and sword of the ancient and apostolic, the holy and catholic Religion long since planted among us 4. In preserving among us,
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and before he came among vs (as this day beareth witnesse) the life and person of him his annointed, and our Soueraigne from the malice and furie, the snare and violence, the sword and assault of all rebels and traitors, of all enemies and wicked ones, which either priuily or openly at home or abroad haue wished, intended,
and before he Come among us (as this day bears witness) the life and person of him his anointed, and our Sovereign from the malice and fury, the snare and violence, the sword and assault of all rebels and Traitors, of all enemies and wicked ones, which either privily or openly At home or abroad have wished, intended,
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so great, so diuers, and so excellent benefits and blessings, both spirituall and temporall, the summe whereof my tongue cannot easily tel, much lesse can my heart conceiue the greatnesse and worthines of them, which wee by meanes of his Maiesties happie, hopefull, peaceable and pious reigne ouer vs doe abundantly enioy.
so great, so diverse, and so excellent benefits and blessings, both spiritual and temporal, the sum whereof my tongue cannot Easily tell, much less can my heart conceive the greatness and worthiness of them, which we by means of his Majesties happy, hopeful, peaceable and pious Reign over us do abundantly enjoy.
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if we ought euen for the meate that we eate, and for the cloathes that we put on, and for whatsoeuer other particular blessing or good thing we receiue of God (and what haue we which we haue not of him receiued?) to render vnto him praise and thanks, to laud and magnifie his name:
if we ought even for the meat that we eat, and for the clothes that we put on, and for whatsoever other particular blessing or good thing we receive of God (and what have we which we have not of him received?) to render unto him praise and thanks, to laud and magnify his name:
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and sith as the Apostle S. Paul teacheth vs, this, euen this giuing of thanks for all men, and namely or specially for Kings is a thing good & acceptable in the sight of God our Sauiour:
and sith as the Apostle S. Paul Teaches us, this, even this giving of thanks for all men, and namely or specially for Kings is a thing good & acceptable in the sighed of God our Saviour:
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let euery one of vs in particular say with Dauid, quid retribuam Domino? &c. That is, What shall I render vnto the Lord for all the benefits he hath done vnto me, and namely, in placing ouer me so good,
let every one of us in particular say with David, quid retribuam Domino? etc. That is, What shall I render unto the Lord for all the benefits he hath done unto me, and namely, in placing over me so good,
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And let vs all say, as the Queene of Sheba did concerning King Salomon, 2. Chron. 9. Blessed bee the Lord thy God (O King) which loued thee, to set thee on his throne, in the stead of the Lord thy God:
And let us all say, as the Queen of Sheba did Concerning King Solomon, 2. Chronicles 9. Blessed be the Lord thy God (Oh King) which loved thee, to Set thee on his throne, in the stead of the Lord thy God:
HItherto haue I shewed you (beloued in the Lord) our dutie to Caesar consisting in sixe things, viz. Feare, Honour, Obedience, Tribute, defence and Prayer.
HItherto have I showed you (Beloved in the Lord) our duty to Caesar consisting in sixe things, viz. fear, Honour, obedience, Tribute, defence and Prayer.
either by the corruption of our owne heart, or the perswasion of men, or suggestion of the Diuell, I will (since the wisest either of Kings or men affirmeth that a threefold cable is not easily broken) shew you a fourefolde corde, which may (well kept and obserued) euer hold the whole heart and soule of euery subiect in loue and Allegiance to his Soueraigne;
either by the corruption of our own heart, or the persuasion of men, or suggestion of the devil, I will (since the Wisest either of Kings or men Affirmeth that a threefold cable is not Easily broken) show you a fourefolde cord, which may (well kept and observed) ever hold the Whole heart and soul of every Subject in love and Allegiance to his Sovereign;
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the seuerall twists whereof are these, viz. 1. The ordination of Caesar. 2. The haynousnesse of the crime of disloyalty against Caesar. 3. The punishments of that sinne. 4. The rewards of Loyalty and dutifulnesse to Caesar.
the several twists whereof Are these, viz. 1. The ordination of Caesar. 2. The heinousness of the crime of disloyalty against Caesar. 3. The punishments of that sin. 4. The rewards of Loyalty and dutifulness to Caesar.
neither any wicked spirit, nor mortal man, nor Heauenly Angell, but God himselfe is hee that ordaineth Caesar to bee Caesar, and setteth him vpon his throne.
neither any wicked Spirit, nor Mortal man, nor Heavenly Angel, but God himself is he that ordaineth Caesar to be Caesar, and sets him upon his throne.
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Particular, which do consist in God his immediate designement of diuers vnto kingdomes, as of Saul, whom by the hand of Samuel he annointed to be Head ouer his people:
Particular, which do consist in God his immediate designment of diverse unto kingdoms, as of Saul, whom by the hand of Samuel he anointed to be Head over his people:
and whom by the same Prophets mouth he testifieth to the people, that he had chosen to be King ouer them. Of Hazael and of Iehu, appointing his seruant Elijah to annoint the one of them King ouer Syria, the other ouer Israel. According wherunto Daniel telleth Nebuchad. that great King of Babel, which yet knew not God, That the God of Heauen had giuen him a Kingdome, power, & strength and glorie:
and whom by the same prophets Mouth he Testifieth to the people, that he had chosen to be King over them. Of hazael and of Iehu, appointing his servant Elijah to anoint the one of them King over Syria, the other over Israel. According whereunto daniel Telleth Nebuchadnezzar. that great King of Babel, which yet knew not God, That the God of Heaven had given him a Kingdom, power, & strength and glory:
Likewise for Salomon the sonne of Dauid, the Queene of Sheba can tell vs, that it was the Lord God of Israel that had set him on his throne in his steed to be King ouer his people:
Likewise for Solomon the son of David, the Queen of Sheba can tell us, that it was the Lord God of Israel that had Set him on his throne in his steed to be King over his people:
Yet farther, and more fully to cleare this doubt, wee must vnderstand (beloued in the Lord) that there is Malum culpae, and Malum Poenae, an euill of crime, and an euill of paine.
Yet farther, and more Fully to clear this doubt, we must understand (Beloved in the Lord) that there is Malum Culpae, and Malum Poenae, an evil of crime, and an evil of pain.
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and the Prophet of God, Shall there be euill in a citie, that is, punishment for euill, and the Lord hath not done it? And in this sense wee must vnderstand, that as a good King commeth from the right hand of Gods mercy,
and the Prophet of God, Shall there be evil in a City, that is, punishment for evil, and the Lord hath not done it? And in this sense we must understand, that as a good King comes from the right hand of God's mercy,
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For the sinnes of the people he taketh a good Prince cleane away, according to that of Salomon, For the transgressions of the land, there are many Princes thereof, and yet more is that which Samuel threatned, If yee do wickedly, ye shall perish, both ye and your King.
For the Sins of the people he Takes a good Prince clean away, according to that of Solomon, For the transgressions of the land, there Are many Princes thereof, and yet more is that which Samuel threatened, If ye do wickedly, you shall perish, both you and your King.
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According to these it is, as I take it, that Ashur is called the rod of Gods wrath and the staffe in their hands, his indignation: That God termeth Nebuchad. his seruant, & Cyrus his annointed:
According to these it is, as I take it, that Ashur is called the rod of God's wrath and the staff in their hands, his Indignation: That God termeth Nebuchadnezzar. his servant, & Cyrus his anointed:
so I aduise, and so I acknowledge all subiects ought to bee subiect and obedient to their Princes with all feare and reuerence, not onely being good and gratious,
so I advise, and so I acknowledge all Subjects ought to be Subject and obedient to their Princes with all Fear and Reverence, not only being good and gracious,
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a rebellious, seditious and disloyall people resemble not onely the Chaos, but euen hell it selfe, where is no order, but euerlasting horrour and confusion.
a rebellious, seditious and disloyal people resemble not only the Chaos, but even hell it self, where is no order, but everlasting horror and confusion.
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For it is not one sinne, but the sinke of all sinnes, and the sea of all mischiefes, would you see at once the seuen capitall sinnes? This is (as one obserueth very well) the verie channel whence they do flow.
For it is not one sin, but the sink of all Sins, and the sea of all mischiefs, would you see At once the seuen capital Sins? This is (as one observeth very well) the very channel whence they do flow.
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For is not ambitious Pride, or proud Ambition the first sparkle of that fire? Doth not Enuie blow the coale? Doth not Wrath daily encrease the flame? And come not at length all things thereby into the noisome ashes of Sloth, Gluttony and Drunkennes? Farther, Peacemakers are blessed,
For is not ambitious Pride, or proud Ambition the First sparkle of that fire? Does not Envy blow the coal? Does not Wrath daily increase the flame? And come not At length all things thereby into the noisome Ashes of Sloth, Gluttony and drunkenness? Farther, Peacemakers Are blessed,
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and aboue all they that breake the publique peace, they are, and they must be called the Children of the Diuell. If it be sweet and comely to die for the country, a Maxime among the very Heathen, what is it then but odious,
and above all they that break the public peace, they Are, and they must be called the Children of the devil. If it be sweet and comely to die for the country, a Maxim among the very Heathen, what is it then but odious,
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but ignominious and loathsome to seeke the hurt and ruine of the country? and if to honour and obey the Father of our flesh, the parents of our being, bee a thing commendable and gratefull with God and man:
but ignominious and loathsome to seek the hurt and ruin of the country? and if to honour and obey the Father of our Flesh, the Parents of our being, be a thing commendable and grateful with God and man:
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but abhominable and hatefull vnto all? The fact of the Gyants in the olde world, that attempted to fight against God, hath euer beene held a famous impiety, but that sinne doe all they commit, that either secretly as Traitors,
but abominable and hateful unto all? The fact of the Giants in the old world, that attempted to fight against God, hath ever been held a famous impiety, but that sin do all they commit, that either secretly as Traitors,
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By which we are taught, that hee who caused the dumbe beast speaking with mans voice to forbid the foolishnes of the Prophet, hee, who discouered Bessus his parricide by the chattering of swallows: euen hee can cause any foule of Heauen, and any creature vpon earth, to reueale and reuenge mutinous, seditious and trecherous thoughts against Caesar: so euen the lawes of men, both ancient and moderne, both ciuill and common, punish it,
By which we Are taught, that he who caused the dumb beast speaking with men voice to forbid the foolishness of the Prophet, he, who discovered Bessus his Parricide by the chattering of Swallows: even he can cause any foul of Heaven, and any creature upon earth, to reveal and revenge mutinous, seditious and treacherous thoughts against Caesar: so even the laws of men, both ancient and modern, both civil and Common, Punish it,
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and it (as God would) touched not any yet died for it;) what hath beene practised or enacted at home, not to relate, wee may haue, besides that ancient story diuine related and approued by the spirit of God:
and it (as God would) touched not any yet died for it;) what hath been practised or enacted At home, not to relate, we may have, beside that ancient story divine related and approved by the Spirit of God:
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I mean the attainder of the two Eunuches Hest. 2. That went about, and were contriuing how to lay hands on the King Ahashuerosh, in whose inditement though there was no fact found,
I mean the attainder of the two Eunuchs Hest. 2. That went about, and were contriving how to lay hands on the King Ahasuerus, in whose indictment though there was no fact found,
yet the frier reporting it vnto the King, and the King referring it to the Parliament of Paris, was by the graue senate of that high court condemned vnto death.
yet the friar reporting it unto the King, and the King referring it to the Parliament of paris, was by the graven senate of that high court condemned unto death.
And wheras in most cases the law of nations excuseth mad men frō punishment (madnes it selfe being so great a plague) yet when Capito, a man raging mad, drew his sword vpon Henry the son of Francis the King aforenamed, he was therfore executed.
And whereas in most cases the law of Nations excuseth mad men from punishment (madness it self being so great a plague) yet when Capito, a man raging mad, drew his sword upon Henry the son of Francis the King aforenamed, he was Therefore executed.
Farther since the law requireth that offendors pay life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe, &c. What wounds, what burning is he worthy to endure that is guilty of this crime? How many feet,
Farther since the law requires that offenders pay life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe, etc. What wounds, what burning is he worthy to endure that is guilty of this crime? How many feet,
so many hands, so many eies, so many liues, therefore is he punished of God and man. 1. Of man, in house, in lands, in offices, in death, in buriall, in name, and in posterity.
so many hands, so many eyes, so many lives, Therefore is he punished of God and man. 1. Of man, in house, in Lands, in Offices, in death, in burial, in name, and in posterity.
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Who knowes not, that houses, lands and preferments are taken from such? that paines and torments are laide vpon such? that a violent and terrible kind of death is prepared for such? that buriall is denied vnto such? and their name is infamed,
Who knows not, that houses, Lands and preferments Are taken from such? that pains and torments Are laid upon such? that a violent and terrible kind of death is prepared for such? that burial is denied unto such? and their name is infamed,
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and to incurre an vniuersall detestation among men, to haue all the hatred of the earth powred vpon them and theirs, to be the outcasts of the common wealth,
and to incur an universal detestation among men, to have all the hatred of the earth poured upon them and theirs, to be the outcasts of the Common wealth,
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The nation and kingdome, saith God by his Prophet Ieremy, which will not serue Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babel, the same nation will I visit with the sword,
The Nation and Kingdom, Says God by his Prophet Ieremy, which will not serve Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babel, the same Nation will I visit with the sword,
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And that this is a fearefull punishment we may learne of the wise man, who saith, A fearefull thing it is, when malice is condemned by her owne testimonie:
And that this is a fearful punishment we may Learn of the wise man, who Says, A fearful thing it is, when malice is condemned by her own testimony:
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that booke whereof Saint Iohn saith, that it shall be opened when the earth and heauen shall flie away from his face that shall sit on the great throne.
that book whereof Saint John Says, that it shall be opened when the earth and heaven shall fly away from his face that shall fit on the great throne.
This when they bee within, maketh them flie, though none pursue them. This writing in their hearts like the handwriting which Belshazzar saw vpon the wall,
This when they be within, makes them fly, though none pursue them. This writing in their hearts like the handwriting which Belshazzar saw upon the wall,
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This as it did Cain for his brothers blood, will much more for their lieges life, if it be annoyed or shortned by them, make their owne hearts to thinke,
This as it did Cain for his Brother's blood, will much more for their Lieges's life, if it be annoyed or shortened by them, make their own hearts to think,
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or like Ahitophell, they can giue counsell, as if one had asked at the oracle of God) will make their owne hands to dispatch them of their wicked life,
or like Ahithophel, they can give counsel, as if one had asked At the oracle of God) will make their own hands to dispatch them of their wicked life,
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Lucifer for rebellion fell from heauen, Adam for disobedience was cast out of Paradise, and such for disloyalty shall be shut out of the kingdome of God.
Lucifer for rebellion fell from heaven, Adam for disobedience was cast out of Paradise, and such for disloyalty shall be shut out of the Kingdom of God.
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how greeuous shal it be for all rebels, traytors: &c. (dying without repentance) neither to come into the new Ierusalem, nor to see the face of God for euer.
how grievous shall it be for all rebels, Traitors: etc. (dying without Repentance) neither to come into the new Ierusalem, nor to see the face of God for ever.
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And if it be a greeuous thing to lye fettered in a prison for a few daies, oh how greeuous will it be for the vngodly, of whom rebels, traitours, malignant subiects &c, be in the first rancke) to bee turned into hell,
And if it be a grievous thing to lie fettered in a prison for a few days, o how grievous will it be for the ungodly, of whom rebels, Traitors, malignant Subjects etc., be in the First rank) to be turned into hell,
and there to lye bound hand and foote in euerlasting chaines vnder darkenes, world without end? Wouldest thou know the sharpnes of these paines? Christ telleth thee they goe into sire, and what paine more greeuous and intollerable,
and there to lie bound hand and foot in everlasting chains under darkness, world without end? Wouldst thou know the sharpness of these pains? christ Telleth thee they go into sire, and what pain more grievous and intolerable,
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and in eternity what end? or what hope of any end? wouldest thou know the company they shall there haue? he foretelleth that too, that is, the Diuel and his Angels, and worse what can be? wouldest thou haue it yet farther expressed vnto thee? assure thy selfe that as the ioyes of the godly purchased by the obedience of the sonne of God, are such as the eie of mortall man hath not seene, his eare hath not heard, nor can enter into his heart:
and in eternity what end? or what hope of any end? Wouldst thou know the company they shall there have? he foretelleth that too, that is, the devil and his Angels, and Worse what can be? Wouldst thou have it yet farther expressed unto thee? assure thy self that as the Joys of the godly purchased by the Obedience of the son of God, Are such as the eye of Mortal man hath not seen, his ear hath not herd, nor can enter into his heart:
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4. Now remaineth the last motiue, the reward of loyaltie, which as it most concerneth vs, that studie to approue our selues faithfull & loyall to our Caesar in thought word and deede:
4. Now remains the last motive, the reward of loyalty, which as it most concerns us, that study to approve our selves faithful & loyal to our Caesar in Thought word and deed:
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1. Generall to all, darkely signified in Nebuchadnezzars dreame vnder the parable of a tree. The Boughes wherof were faire, and the fruit thereof much.
1. General to all, darkly signified in Nebuchadnezar's dream under the parable of a tree. The Boughs whereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much.
2. Particular, as safety, honour, preferment, riches, a good name both aliue and dead, &c. Wherein if euery particular mans merit be not of that moment,
2. Particular, as safety, honour, preferment, riches, a good name both alive and dead, etc. Wherein if every particular men merit be not of that moment,
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or there is not that opportunity to haue euery well deseruing person knowne vnto Caesar, and therefore Caesar cannot say with Ahashuerosh (though Caesar be as bountifull and as gratefull as Ahashuerosh) what honour and dignity hath beene giuen to Mordecai for this? Yet the hope in which euery good subiect doth dwell to be well respected as time and place may serue:
or there is not that opportunity to have every well deserving person known unto Caesar, and Therefore Caesar cannot say with Ahasuerus (though Caesar be as bountiful and as grateful as Ahasuerus) what honour and dignity hath been given to Mordecai for this? Yet the hope in which every good Subject does dwell to be well respected as time and place may serve:
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and the priuate good which euery particular party to him and his duety may, and daily doth draw out of that large fountain and inestimable treasure last before remembred, flowing and issuing vnto all, cannot be but a rich reward and an ample recompence of all seruice, honour, obedience and other duetie whatsoeuer loyally done, and faithfully performed to Caesar.
and the private good which every particular party to him and his duty may, and daily does draw out of that large fountain and inestimable treasure last before remembered, flowing and issuing unto all, cannot be but a rich reward and an ample recompense of all service, honour, Obedience and other duty whatsoever loyally done, and faithfully performed to Caesar.
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If rebels should be behind thee, and traitors before thee, as the Ammonites and the Aramites were before Ioab and behind him, yet by the benefit heere of mightest thou resolue with Ioab. Be strong, and let vs be valiant for our people,
If rebels should be behind thee, and Traitors before thee, as the Ammonites and the Aramites were before Ioab and behind him, yet by the benefit Here of Mightest thou resolve with Ioab. Be strong, and let us be valiant for our people,
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Eternally, when after our loyalty to our Soueraigne here on earth, the Soueraigne of all Princes shall aduance vs to be, to dwell, to liue and to raigne for euer in that great citie the holy Ierusalem, where of the Diuine eagle,
Eternally, when After our loyalty to our Sovereign Here on earth, the Sovereign of all Princes shall advance us to be, to dwell, to live and to Reign for ever in that great City the holy Ierusalem, where of the Divine Eagl,
or Egle of Diuines in the clearnes of his sight beholding the goodlinesse and the glory therof, hath said, that it is of pure gold like vnto cleare glasse:
or Eagl of Divines in the clearness of his sighed beholding the goodliness and the glory thereof, hath said, that it is of pure gold like unto clear glass:
The Records whereof is the booke of life: the water whereof is a kind of Aqua vitae as cleere as christal, proceeding out of the throne of God, and of the lambe:
The Records whereof is the book of life: the water whereof is a kind of Aqua vitae as clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God, and of the lamb:
And now (beloued in the Lord) hauing according to my purpose and promise for the former part of my text, shewed you what be the things, which as Caesars, we ought to giue to Caesar, namely Feare, Honour, Obedience, Tribute, Defence, and Praier, and hauing confirmed the same with speciall motiues and inducements, I doe for this present, commend you to God,
And now (Beloved in the Lord) having according to my purpose and promise for the former part of my text, showed you what be the things, which as Caesars, we ought to give to Caesar, namely fear, Honour, obedience, Tribute, Defence, and Prayer, and having confirmed the same with special motives and inducements, I do for this present, commend you to God,
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and to the worde of his grace, which is able to build you vp, and make you perfect, that you may in these and all other duties performe from time to time that which is wel-pleasing in his sight.
and to the word of his grace, which is able to built you up, and make you perfect, that you may in these and all other duties perform from time to time that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed.
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and that in the ende, and without all end, hee with vs and we with him, may liue and raigne together in the euerlasting kingdome of Heauen. Amen. FINIS.
and that in the end, and without all end, he with us and we with him, may live and Reign together in the everlasting Kingdom of Heaven. Amen. FINIS.
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otherwise it is not dispensatio, a disposing, saith Saint Bernard, but Dissipatio, a wasting, hauing heretofore to dispose vnto you, the meate laid vp in this garner,
otherwise it is not Dispensation, a disposing, Says Saint Bernard, but Dissipatio, a wasting, having heretofore to dispose unto you, the meat laid up in this garner,
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and you to heare, recurrat stibus ad suam materiam, let my tongue returne to that part of my text where then I left, without anie long repetition of that is past, sauing onely thus farre, vt recolant qui audierant, & discànt qui non aderant, that is, that they may call the whole to minde which heard it,
and you to hear, recurrat stibus ad suam Materiam, let my tongue return to that part of my text where then I left, without any long repetition of that is past, Saving only thus Far, vt recolant qui audierant, & discànt qui non Aderant, that is, that they may call the Whole to mind which herd it,
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but in practise not the least, that is, our duetie to God, in these words Reddite quae sunt Dei, Deo, that is, Giue vnto God, the things that are Gods. Of which they being manie, some spiritual, some temporal, the shortnes of our ordinarie time, not permitting me to speake of both sorts, leauing wholly the former,
but in practice not the least, that is, our duty to God, in these words Give back Quae sunt Dei, God, that is, Give unto God, the things that Are God's Of which they being many, Some spiritual, Some temporal, the shortness of our ordinary time, not permitting me to speak of both sorts, leaving wholly the former,
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though the principall, as which are so commonly handled by others, that Magis desiderant lectorem, quam expositorem, that is, there want readers rather then expositors for them:
though the principal, as which Are so commonly handled by Others, that Magis desiderant lectorem, quam expositorem, that is, there want Readers rather then expositors for them:
I will, (as either more proper to the state of my text which in the iudgement euen of the auncients deuotes vnto vs, of our temporall things, the goods of this life, what sort or what part there of is due to Caesar, and what to God, or more pertinent to my present purpose, which is most to insist vpon that point which is least knowne,
I will, (as either more proper to the state of my text which in the judgement even of the ancients devotes unto us, of our temporal things, the goods of this life, what sort or what part there of is due to Caesar, and what to God, or more pertinent to my present purpose, which is most to insist upon that point which is least known,
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That besides the spirituall dueties, which we owe to God, as faith, feare, loue, trust, hope, &c. We doe owe him also a part of our temporall goods, to be imploied in his seruice, that so,
That beside the spiritual duties, which we owe to God, as faith, Fear, love, trust, hope, etc. We do owe him also a part of our temporal goods, to be employed in his service, that so,
For question being mooued, not, what things were due to Caesar? but, whether this one thing, reddere censum, to pay him tribute, were lawfull or noe? our Sauiours answer is, not to the generall,
For question being moved, not, what things were due to Caesar? but, whither this one thing, reddere censum, to pay him tribute, were lawful or no? our Saviour's answer is, not to the general,
and faithfull seruice to Caesar, and as for God, who hath his things seuered from Caesars, and ought not to be wronged for righting of Caesar, render to him also those things, vix. his hallowed and consecrated things, his appropriated dues and sacred portions of your goods, which by law of God,
and faithful service to Caesar, and as for God, who hath his things severed from Caesars, and ought not to be wronged for righting of Caesar, render to him also those things, vix. his hallowed and consecrated things, his appropriated dues and sacred portions of your goods, which by law of God,
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2. The commandement hath three branches, that is to say. First, the person commanding. Secondly, the persons commanded, and Thirdly, the forme of the commandement.
2. The Commandment hath three branches, that is to say. First, the person commanding. Secondly, the Persons commanded, and Thirdly, the Form of the Commandment.
The persons commanding, particularly, and the• the Iewes, the Pharises &c. that mooued the question, but generally and indefinitely vnder their person, all men, both Iewes and gentiles, all Christians.
The Persons commanding, particularly, and the• the Iewes, the Pharisees etc. that moved the question, but generally and indefinitely under their person, all men, both Iewes and Gentiles, all Christians.
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1. The things required in their nature are temporall, or, if I may vse the same word the Apostle doth NONLATINALPHABET fleshly or carnall, such as pertaine to the vse of the body,
1. The things required in their nature Are temporal, or, if I may use the same word the Apostle does fleshly or carnal, such as pertain to the use of the body,
and all the plenty and furniture thereof, it is iust and meete that in Signum vniuersalis Dominij, in token of his sole, supreame and vndependant Dominion ouer all, and interest vnto all, some part of the things of this nature also, bee as his Sacrum vectigal, Sacred tribute or portion, reserued for and rendred vnto him.
and all the plenty and furniture thereof, it is just and meet that in Signum Universalis Dominij, in token of his sole, supreme and undependant Dominion over all, and Interest unto all, Some part of the things of this nature also, be as his Sacrum vectigal, Sacred tribute or portion, reserved for and rendered unto him.
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That so, being alwaies to haue, that he might rightly in publique bee honoured, priests and ministers of his owne choise, he might haue also De suo, of his own goods, wherewith to feede, keepe and sustaine them.
That so, being always to have, that he might rightly in public be honoured, Priests and Ministers of his own choice, he might have also De Sue, of his own goods, wherewith to feed, keep and sustain them.
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This I take to be cleere by Gods owne speech vnto Moses, when hauing set his marke vpon diuerse things, calling them mine offerings, my hallowed things, &c. he addeth, These haue I giuen to the Sonnes of Leui. Why? for the seruice which they doe me in the tabernacle, and it is your wages, which I giue you for your seruice ▪ which words doe plainely shew;
This I take to be clear by God's own speech unto Moses, when having Set his mark upon diverse things, calling them mine offerings, my hallowed things, etc. he adds, These have I given to the Sons of Levi Why? for the service which they do me in the tabernacle, and it is your wages, which I give you for your service ▪ which words do plainly show;
as from his hands and not from mans, in lieue of the wages and reward which for their seruice, it was fit and necessary that he their Lord and master and not men, should finde and allow them.
as from his hands and not from men, in lieve of the wages and reward which for their service, it was fit and necessary that he their Lord and master and not men, should find and allow them.
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but Ego dedi, I haue giuen thē mine offerings for the seruice which they do vnto me, as if he should say, These things are mine, not yours. To me you shall pay thē, that as mine, not as yours, they may receiue thē;
but Ego dedi, I have given them mine offerings for the service which they do unto me, as if he should say, These things Are mine, not yours. To me you shall pay them, that as mine, not as yours, they may receive them;
The same in effect hath the blessed Apostle. 1. Cor. 9. where he saith, Ita constituit Dominus, &c. So hath the Lord ordained, for the time of the Gospell, no lesse then for the times before and vnder the law, that Qui euangelium praedicant, ex euangelio viuant:
The same in Effect hath the blessed Apostle. 1. Cor. 9. where he Says, Ita Constituted Dominus, etc. So hath the Lord ordained, for the time of the Gospel, no less then for the times before and under the law, that Qui Evangelium Predicant, ex Gospel viuant:
that is, they which preach the Gospell, should liue of the Gospell, non ex Discipulorum facultatibus, sedex euangelio, that is, not vpon the Disciples goods,
that is, they which preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel, non ex Discipulorum facultatibus, sedex Gospel, that is, not upon the Disciples goods,
For (saith the Apostle) it is not thou that giuest them maintenance, but it is their owne industrie, that is the preaching of the Gospell, that feedeth and maintaineth them;
For (Says the Apostle) it is not thou that givest them maintenance, but it is their own industry, that is the preaching of the Gospel, that feeds and maintaineth them;
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as, 1. manie goodlie townes and cities which their suburbes. 2. Offerings of sundrie sortes. 3. First fruites of all things. 4. First borne of man and beast. 5. Vowes of sundrie sortes. 6. Consecrated things, man or beast, house or ground. 7 Things lost:
as, 1. many goodly Towns and cities which their suburbs. 2. Offerings of sundry sorts. 3. First fruits of all things. 4. First born of man and beast. 5. Vows of sundry sorts. 6. Consecrated things, man or beast, house or ground. 7 Things lost:
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If such plentifull and honourable maintenance, by the law of God, in Gods wisedome, were allotted to the priests and Leuites of the law, no man of vnderstanding may denie, that as great a portion at the least, doth in all equitie that as we are more bound vnto the Lord in all dueties of thankefulnesse since the Messias exhibited,
If such plentiful and honourable maintenance, by the law of God, in God's Wisdom, were allotted to the Priests and Levites of the law, no man of understanding may deny, that as great a portion At the least, does in all equity that as we Are more bound unto the Lord in all duties of thankfulness since the Messias exhibited,
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But if we restraine the words to the time insuing, that is, the time of the Gospell, they will be found to be in pluralitie too, of moe sorts then one. There belong yet to God.
But if we restrain the words to the time ensuing, that is, the time of the Gospel, they will be found to be in plurality too, of more sorts then one. There belong yet to God.
1. Decimae rerum omnium, the tithes of all things, tam personales quam praediales, as well personall as prediall o vnusquisque de qualicunque ingenio vel artificio viuit, ex inde deo decimas persoluat.
1. Decimae rerum omnium, the Tithes of all things, tam personales quam praediales, as well personal as predial oh vnusquisque de qualicunque ingenio vel artificio viuit, ex inde God Tithes persoluat.
Fidelis enim homo, de omnibus, quae licitè potest acquirere, decimas erogare tenetur, for euerie faithfull man is bound of al that he lawfully gets to lay out the tenth to God.
Fidelis enim homo, de omnibus, Quae licitè potest acquirere, Tithes erogare tenetur, for every faithful man is bound of all that he lawfully gets to lay out the tenth to God.
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Siue proueniant epraedio vel pecore, vel ex artificio, industria, scientia, militia, negociatione, vel ex quolibet actu licito, that is, whether they doe arise (saith a great Lawyer) of the ground, or of the cattell or of any trade, industrie, science, warfarre, traffique,
Siue proueniant epraedio vel pecore, vel ex artificio, Industria, scientia, militia, negociatione, vel ex quolibet Acts licito, that is, whither they do arise (Says a great Lawyer) of the ground, or of the cattle or of any trade, industry, science, warfarre, traffic,
and no lesse necessarily ought he to haue, houses of habitation and lands adiacent for the eommodious aboade of the seruants of his sonne, which are iustly called the gleebe or temporalities of the Church, because being of old giuen vp Deo & ecclesiae, to God and the Church, and most solemnely deuoted and consecrated ad pios vsus, to holy and religious vses, doe rest (but where Sacriledge hath preuailed) in the hands of God,
and no less necessarily ought he to have, houses of habitation and Lands adjacent for the eommodious abode of the Servants of his son, which Are justly called the gleebe or temporalities of the Church, Because being of old given up God & ecclesiae, to God and the Church, and most solemnly devoted and consecrated ad Pios vsus, to holy and religious uses, do rest (but where Sacrilege hath prevailed) in the hands of God,
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and tenure of the Church and church-men, neither can be alienated from them without impiety and certaine perill of Gods curse and theirs, which euen with like tearmes bestowed them,
and tenure of the Church and churchmen, neither can be alienated from them without impiety and certain peril of God's curse and theirs, which even with like terms bestowed them,
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3. Thirdly, there belong yet to God Oblationes populi, the oblations or offerings of the people, which hauing a ground and beginning no lesse auncient then the verie first and best age of the Christian world at least, cannot but by verie perpetuitie and antiquitie proue themselues to be both due and also acceptable to the Lord.
3. Thirdly, there belong yet to God Oblationes People, the Oblations or offerings of the people, which having a ground and beginning no less ancient then the very First and best age of the Christian world At least, cannot but by very perpetuity and antiquity prove themselves to be both due and also acceptable to the Lord.
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4. If anie being in trouble of minde as Hanah; in feare of enemies, as Dauid; in danger of sicknesse as Hezechia, or in anie other distresse, calamitie or aduersitie shal vow vnto God anie part of his goods,
4. If any being in trouble of mind as Hannah; in Fear of enemies, as David; in danger of sickness as Hezekiah, or in any other distress, calamity or adversity shall Voelli unto God any part of his goods,
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The power and libertie which God from the beginning of times reserued to himselfe to take, and permitted to all men to giue, and for exercise and signification of their pietie to God, to alienate from themselues some part of the worldlie goods he hath blessed them withall, is neither ceased nor altered,
The power and liberty which God from the beginning of times reserved to himself to take, and permitted to all men to give, and for exercise and signification of their piety to God, to alienate from themselves Some part of the worldly goods he hath blessed them withal, is neither ceased nor altered,
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FRom the things commanded, let vs come to the commaundemēt, wherin I haue alreadie prescribed vnto my selfe these three considerations, viz. The person commanding. 2. The persons commanded,
FRom the things commanded, let us come to the Commandment, wherein I have already prescribed unto my self these three considerations, viz. The person commanding. 2. The Persons commanded,
and a teacher come from God, may informe and confirme vs two things, the one is, that this commandement is the minde of God, the will of our heauenly father.
and a teacher come from God, may inform and confirm us two things, the one is, that this Commandment is the mind of God, the will of our heavenly father.
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Worthie therefore and necessarie of all men to be credited, receiued and obeyed, in as much as the father himselfe, hauing from heauen proclaimed of him ipsum audite, heare him, hath sealed all his doctrine for heauenly,
Worthy Therefore and necessary of all men to be credited, received and obeyed, in as much as the father himself, having from heaven proclaimed of him ipsum audite, hear him, hath sealed all his Doctrine for heavenly,
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for the present, stop the mouthes of his verie aduersaries, and made them all, hauing nothing to say there against, much to wonder, such grace was in his lippes, such maiestie in the words of his mouth:
for the present, stop the mouths of his very Adversaries, and made them all, having nothing to say there against, much to wonder, such grace was in his lips, such majesty in the words of his Mouth:
so, & much more then so, ought the same words to settle & satisfie the mind and iudgement of all those that professe themselues his disciples, & fauourers of his Gospell.
so, & much more then so, ought the same words to settle & satisfy the mind and judgement of all those that profess themselves his Disciples, & favourers of his Gospel.
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and is a part, if not a fundamentall part, and very Originall of that euangelicall ordinance of the Lords mentioned by Saint Paul. 1. Cor. 9. where he saith Ita dominus constituit vt qui euangelium praedicant, ex euangelio viuant, that is, So hath the Lord (Iesus) ordained, and made it an euerlasting law for the time of the Gospell, that they which preach the Gospell, should liue of the Gospel.
and is a part, if not a fundamental part, and very Original of that Evangelical Ordinance of the lords mentioned by Saint Paul. 1. Cor. 9. where he Says Ita dominus Constituted vt qui Evangelium Predicant, ex Gospel viuant, that is, So hath the Lord (Iesus) ordained, and made it an everlasting law for the time of the Gospel, that they which preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.
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And therfore saith our Sauiour testifying it, God hath Sua, some temporal things euen now that be his, as wel as Caesar: some certain things whereof a man may say, These be Caesars, & These be Gods, let such as like not the particulars before named and claimed to be Gods, shew vs frō Christ his mouth, or frō his Apostles at the least, what those things be, wherto God may make claime.
And Therefore Says our Saviour testifying it, God hath Sua, Some temporal things even now that be his, as well as Caesar: Some certain things whereof a man may say, These be Caesars, & These be God's, let such as like not the particulars before nam and claimed to be God's, show us from christ his Mouth, or from his Apostles At the least, what those things be, whereto God may make claim.
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For mine owne part, I giue more credit to Saint Augustine, who alleadging and so expounding this text, saith, Caesari census, decimae deo, that is, Tribute belongs to Caesar, Tithes to God:
For mine own part, I give more credit to Saint Augustine, who alleging and so expounding this text, Says, Caesari census, Decimae God, that is, Tribute belongs to Caesar, Tithes to God:
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To Saint Hier. who vpon Malachiah 3. where God bids vs bring all the tithes into his barne, saith, Ecclesiae Populis praeceptum est dare decimas, that is, The payment of tithes is a precept that ought to hold in the people of the Christian Church no lesse then among the Iewes.
To Saint Hier. who upon Malachiah 3. where God bids us bring all the Tithes into his bairn, Says, Ecclesiae Populis Precept est Dare Tithes, that is, The payment of Tithes is a precept that ought to hold in the people of the Christian Church no less then among the Iewes.
then to thousands of such as without the authoritie of the word, and iudgement of the ancients, presume to obtrude vnto vs for the contrarie, either other mens late vpstart opiniōs,
then to thousands of such as without the Authority of the word, and judgement of the ancients, presume to obtrude unto us for the contrary, either other men's late upstarted opinions,
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& so b bound her selfe to the payment of them, and inuested God with the possession of thē, I hould it to be a point altogether out of question, that they be Gods proper inheritance;
& so b bound her self to the payment of them, and invested God with the possession of them, I hold it to be a point altogether out of question, that they be God's proper inheritance;
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so that it is vtterly vaine and superfluous, now to doubt and inquire whether they be a matter of diuine right? and, double sacriledge to take them away from God, whom God and man haue made his.
so that it is utterly vain and superfluous, now to doubt and inquire whither they be a matter of divine right? and, double sacrilege to take them away from God, whom God and man have made his.
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As for the gleebe of the Church, the offerings and vowes of the people, which with Tertull. wee may call Deposita Pietatis, the very pledges and testimonies of pietie and deuotion, it is so out of all controuersie that * Things once consecrated to God, and dedicated to holy vses, may not returne to prophane vsage,
As for the gleebe of the Church, the offerings and vows of the people, which with Tertul we may call Deposita Pietatis, the very pledges and testimonies of piety and devotion, it is so out of all controversy that * Things once consecrated to God, and dedicated to holy uses, may not return to profane usage,
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The law is plaine for it Leuit. 27. Nothing separated from common vse, may be sould nor redeemed, which law being morall as well as iudiciall, in as much as it euer was, is,
The law is plain for it Levites 27. Nothing separated from Common use, may be should nor redeemed, which law being moral as well as judicial, in as much as it ever was, is,
and shall be lawfull for man to offer, giue, and vow vnto the Lord his God, can be no lesse in force to vs since Christ, then it was to the Church of God before Christ. The practise is as cleere.
and shall be lawful for man to offer, give, and Voelli unto the Lord his God, can be no less in force to us since christ, then it was to the Church of God before christ. The practice is as clear.
And when as wee doe reade Anan. and Saphira his wife in the time of the Gospell to bee no lesse lyable to the speedie vengeance and dreadfull indignation of God for taking againe to themselues a part of that themselues had consecrated to God, then was Belshazzar for polluting the holy vessels,
And when as we do read Anan. and Sapphira his wife in the time of the Gospel to be no less liable to the speedy vengeance and dreadful Indignation of God for taking again to themselves a part of that themselves had consecrated to God, then was Belshazzar for polluting the holy vessels,
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or Heliodorus for inuading the treasure of the temple in time of the law, let vs assure our selues, that wee haue as little libertie now as then, to set fingers vpon the things of God:
or Heliodorus for invading the treasure of the temple in time of the law, let us assure our selves, that we have as little liberty now as then, to Set fingers upon the things of God:
2. The persons commanded are indefinite, Giue ye. And indeede the person commanding hauing authoritie ouer all, the commandement must by consequence extend vnto all, i neither Iew nor Gentile, pagan nor Christian, can claime exemption.
2. The Persons commanded Are indefinite, Give you. And indeed the person commanding having Authority over all, the Commandment must by consequence extend unto all, i neither Iew nor Gentile, pagan nor Christian, can claim exemption.
And therefore as euerie subiect Caesar hath must giue to Caesar, that which from him is or may be due, the things of Caesar: so euerie seruant God hath, must yeeld vnto God, that which from him to God is or may be due, the things of God. The citizen or townesman, hath no more freedome then the countriman;
And Therefore as every Subject Caesar hath must give to Caesar, that which from him is or may be due, the things of Caesar: so every servant God hath, must yield unto God, that which from him to God is or may be due, the things of God. The citizen or townsman, hath no more freedom then the countryman;
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But till they haue proued. 1. That they owe lesse subiection vnto God, thē the others. 2. That they haue not from God their worldly goods as well as the other:
But till they have proved. 1. That they owe less subjection unto God, them the Others. 2. That they have not from God their worldly goods as well as the other:
and 3. That they haue lesse neede and vse of the Church and minister then the others, they shall neuer be able to prooue any more exemption then others.
and 3. That they have less need and use of the Church and minister then the Others, they shall never be able to prove any more exemption then Others.
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VVhich yet since such for the most part, will needes practise, and against all right and reason, law of God and man retaine, most iust and right it is, that with what measure they meat to others, with the same they should be measured vnto againe: which is very often fulfilled vnto them by heape,
Which yet since such for the most part, will needs practise, and against all right and reason, law of God and man retain, most just and right it is, that with what measure they meat to Others, with the same they should be measured unto again: which is very often fulfilled unto them by heap,
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First, whosoeuer shall remember himselfe, that he hath not heeretofore paid his tithes and other duties faith fully, let him hence forward amend that wherein hee hath failed, and carefully performe vnto the Lord that which he, in this behalfe expecteth and exacteth at his hand.
First, whosoever shall Remember himself, that he hath not heretofore paid his Tithes and other duties faith Fully, let him hence forward amend that wherein he hath failed, and carefully perform unto the Lord that which he, in this behalf Expects and exacteth At his hand.
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And for so much as the Magistrate beareth not the sword for naught, nor fits in the seat of God in vaine, wee must obserue, that as it is his duetie, to be like a good captaine in the field formost in action; and as a good ruler in house, example to the rest; for the Magistrate should bee Lex animata, that is, the very law it selfe aliue, that men in him might see by deedes, what they heare and learne from him and his lawes by words;
And for so much as the Magistrate bears not the sword for nought, nor fits in the seat of God in vain, we must observe, that as it is his duty, to be like a good captain in the field foremost in actium; and as a good ruler in house, Exampl to the rest; for the Magistrate should be Lex animata, that is, the very law it self alive, that men in him might see by Deeds, what they hear and Learn from him and his laws by words;
then by good and wholesome Lawes and ordinances, hauing not only vim directiuam a force directiue for all, (so they are rather counsells then Lawes) but also vim coactiuam, a force coactiue for the bridling and enforcing of some, to prouide (as farre as in him lyes) that such as be vnder his commaund may doe the same.
then by good and wholesome Laws and ordinances, having not only vim directiuam a force directive for all, (so they Are rather Counsels then Laws) but also vim coactiuam, a force coactive for the bridling and enforcing of Some, to provide (as Far as in him lies) that such as be under his command may do the same.
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& them that count it a principall part of their charge, to cherish good pastors) set before their eies the religious example of good king Hezekiah, who to the end the Priests and Leuites might be incouraged in the Law of the Lord, tooke a strict and due course that the tithes of all things, and other portions belonging to God and his Priests, might iustly be restored and duely paid vnto them:
& them that count it a principal part of their charge, to cherish good Pastors) Set before their eyes the religious Exampl of good King Hezekiah, who to the end the Priests and Levites might be encouraged in the Law of the Lord, took a strict and due course that the Tithes of all things, and other portions belonging to God and his Priests, might justly be restored and duly paid unto them:
imitate the true zeale of that godly Ruler, Nehemia, who would not indure the alienation of one chamber of the Priests, to the priuate vse of Thobijah, and that neuer rested, till he had restored to the Priests,
imitate the true zeal of that godly Ruler, Nehemiah, who would not endure the alienation of one chamber of the Priests, to the private use of Thobijah, and that never rested, till he had restored to the Priests,
and Leuites of the house of God all their tithes, offerings and other duties, that so, being duely prouided for, they might not forsake the house of God any more:
and Levites of the house of God all their Tithes, offerings and other duties, that so, being duly provided for, they might not forsake the house of God any more:
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And our Parliaments I would beseech in the name of God, to be careful to auoid that imputation which S. Paul layeth vpon the Iewes, Thou abhorrest idols (saith he) and dost thou commit sacriledge? And let them consider, that if not to the full restitution of all impropriations, (which at the dissolution of Abbies iustly ought and easily might haue beene made) they still remaine deepely obliged,
And our Parliaments I would beseech in the name of God, to be careful to avoid that imputation which S. Paul Layeth upon the Iewes, Thou Abhorrest Idols (Says he) and dost thou commit sacrilege? And let them Consider, that if not to the full restitution of all impropriations, (which At the dissolution of Abbeys justly ought and Easily might have been made) they still remain deeply obliged,
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yet their sinne cannot be little, which not restoring them, haue not prouided for euery such impropriated Church, a fit Vicaridge at the least, so sufficiently endowed;
yet their sin cannot be little, which not restoring them, have not provided for every such impropriated Church, a fit Vicarage At the least, so sufficiently endowed;
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to informe the people, and thirdly to keepe hospitality, according to the very tenour and letter of their owne lawes, enacted vpon due and mature consideration of the equity and necessity of such a course in time of palpable blindnes,
to inform the people, and Thirdly to keep hospitality, according to the very tenor and Letter of their own laws, enacted upon due and mature consideration of the equity and necessity of such a course in time of palpable blindness,
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that so the people defrauded of their tithes, &c. might not with double sacriledge be defrauded also of the food of their souls whilst left to the curtesie and conscience of the exempted Impropriator, which for the most part, is cruell, carelesse;
that so the people defrauded of their Tithes, etc. might not with double sacrilege be defrauded also of the food of their Souls while left to the courtesy and conscience of the exempted Impropriator, which for the most part, is cruel, careless;
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and couetous, they are committed to the refuse of the Clergy, such as wil be hired for least, as if the olde Prouerbe, best is best cheape were no longer true,
and covetous, they Are committed to the refuse of the Clergy, such as will be hired for least, as if the old Proverb, best is best cheap were no longer true,
And that little is the Clergy of our land, specially the inferiour Ministery of our Church beholding vnto them, which after so many spoiles and iniuries done thereunto, cannot obtaine so much onely,
And that little is the Clergy of our land, specially the inferior Ministry of our Church beholding unto them, which After so many spoils and injuries done thereunto, cannot obtain so much only,
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& could not but haue, an Omnia benè, or we alone, that be of the ministery, aboue all other members of this common-wealth, were eyther no part of their charge,
& could not but have, an Omnia benè, or we alone, that be of the Ministry, above all other members of this commonwealth, were either no part of their charge,
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Lastly, let Lawyers and Iurors, vpon whose pleading and verdict those things do too often much depend, take heed that they doe not rashly and partially giue away those things from God.
Lastly, let Lawyers and Jurors, upon whose pleading and verdict those things do too often much depend, take heed that they do not rashly and partially give away those things from God.
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I come now to the third thing in the commandement, the forme, which the very word Giue doth informe vs to be two-fold, that is first for matter, what wee must giue? secondly;
I come now to the third thing in the Commandment, the Form, which the very word Give does inform us to be twofold, that is First for matter, what we must give? secondly;
And this I take to bee a point much to be respected, I meane, that men ought to giue to God, not what pleaseth themselues, a little som-what in steed of that is his, but they ought to lay him downe the verie thing it selfe, as it doth arise,
And this I take to be a point much to be respected, I mean, that men ought to give to God, not what Pleases themselves, a little somewhat in steed of that is his, but they ought to lay him down the very thing it self, as it does arise,
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Examples and proofes thereof abound, as may easily and at large, appeare to him that hath the leisure to peruse, which I haue not to recite, these places, Ezod. 22. Numb. 18. 2. Chron. 31. Nehem. 10. Malachy 3. Matth. 23. Luke 18. 1. Corin. 9. and other more.
Examples and proofs thereof abound, as may Easily and At large, appear to him that hath the leisure to peruse, which I have not to recite, these places, Ezod. 22. Numb. 18. 2. Chronicles 31. Nehemiah 10. Malachy 3. Matthew 23. Lycia 18. 1. Corin. 9. and other more.
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The heathen likewise, directed no doubt not onely by natures light, but also by direction and tradition from the ancient Patriarks Noah and others, performed the same vnto those they tooke to be Gods;
The heathen likewise, directed no doubt not only by nature's Light, but also by direction and tradition from the ancient Patriarchs Noah and Others, performed the same unto those they took to be God's;
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And very reason may assure and teach vs this to be the best course that can be, the speediest, surest, easiest and safest manner of paiment that may be:
And very reason may assure and teach us this to be the best course that can be, the speediest, Surest, Easiest and Safest manner of payment that may be:
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And therefore nature which is Communis omnium pareus, one vnto all, must needes bee the most indifferent standart betwixt God and man, the minister and people, that can be.
And Therefore nature which is Communis omnium Pareus, one unto all, must needs be the most indifferent Standard betwixt God and man, the minister and people, that can be.
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nor bee compelled, will we, nill we, to take money of others exceeding cheape for that, which presently for our owne necessaries, we must buye of others exceeding deare.
nor be compelled, will we, nill we, to take money of Others exceeding cheap for that, which presently for our own necessaries, we must buy of Others exceeding deer.
A course so against all sense and conscience, that if it were vrged vpon anie but God and his ministers, would haue beene righted (as reason were) full long agoe;
A course so against all sense and conscience, that if it were urged upon any but God and his Ministers, would have been righted (as reason were) full long ago;
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Secondly, that the redemption be reasonable, that is, answerable at least to the present valew of the thing it selfe redeemed. My Prouiso hath sufficient warrant.
Secondly, that the redemption be reasonable, that is, answerable At least to the present value of the thing it self redeemed. My Proviso hath sufficient warrant.
That we take not from any man his goods against his will, or without, iust & compotent satisfaction, we may clearely conclude, that then onely do men giue God the things of God, what is his right and due,
That we take not from any man his goods against his will, or without, just & compotent satisfaction, we may clearly conclude, that then only do men give God the things of God, what is his right and due,
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as in ancient time we were, either money, or if that we dislike, our owne in kinde. No man, no man, I am sure, is able to shew iust cause why we alone (the Clergye) ought not to haue our owne in kinde,
as in ancient time we were, either money, or if that we dislike, our own in kind. No man, no man, I am sure, is able to show just cause why we alone (the Clergy) ought not to have our own in kind,
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For then in vaine did God charge his people that they should not doe any of these abominable customes which had bene done before Leu. 18. The sonne of God did not well to reprooue the Pharisies Matth. 15. for obseruing the Traditions, that is, the ancient customes of their elders:
For then in vain did God charge his people that they should not do any of these abominable customs which had be done before Leu. 18. The son of God did not well to reprove the Pharisees Matthew 15. for observing the Traditions, that is, the ancient customs of their Elders:
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that is, An euill custome in the body politique, no lesse then a pernitious corruption, or dangerous disease in the body naturall, ought vtterly and speedily to be rooted out. That custome to the ende it may hold for a Law, ought to be agreeable to reason, and as our owne Law well giues the terme laudable and good: and that Veritate manifestata non est sequenda consuetudo,
that is, an evil custom in the body politic, no less then a pernicious corruption, or dangerous disease in the body natural, ought utterly and speedily to be rooted out. That custom to the end it may hold for a Law, ought to be agreeable to reason, and as our own Law well gives the term laudable and good: and that Veritate manifestata non est sequenda consuetudo,
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I doubt not to make it cleare, that these customes, prescriptions &c. Whereof now wee speake, in as much as by them the Church is abridged and debarred of a great part of the full valew of her tithes, are contrary to the worde of God, repugnant to reason,
I doubt not to make it clear, that these customs, prescriptions etc. Whereof now we speak, in as much as by them the Church is abridged and debarred of a great part of the full value of her Tithes, Are contrary to the word of God, repugnant to reason,
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And when as our Sauiour speaking of the Pharisies which tithed their mint, annis, cummin, rue, et omne olus, and euery other herbe, saith, This they ought not to haue left vndone, hee signifies not obscurely that this manner of Tithing, viz. in kind, and without Diminution, euen for those smaller things, much more then for the greater, was in vse vntill his time,
And when as our Saviour speaking of the Pharisees which tithed their mint, Annis, cummin, rue, et omne olus, and every other herb, Says, This they ought not to have left undone, he signifies not obscurely that this manner of Tithing, viz. in kind, and without Diminution, even for those smaller things, much more then for the greater, was in use until his time,
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And when as hee pronounceth him directly accursed that offereth (hauing better in store) the torne, the lame, the sicke, and denieth flatly to accept it, what likelihood is there, hee can bee pleased to haue for his faire, goodly and sound portion the tenth, a modicum so bad,
And when as he pronounceth him directly accursed that Offereth (having better in store) the torn, the lame, the sick, and Denieth flatly to accept it, what likelihood is there, he can be pleased to have for his fair, goodly and found portion the tenth, a modicum so bad,
I will graunt (though with faire probability I may denye it, and as some iudicious writers doe restrain that law to vowes and oblations onely) that God permitted any of his people Deut. 14. in some one case to sell the tithe and make it in mony,
I will grant (though with fair probability I may deny it, and as Some judicious writers do restrain that law to vows and Oblations only) that God permitted any of his people Deuteronomy 14. in Some one case to fell the tithe and make it in money,
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as Gods Law did not) make mony of the tithe, and sell that is ours, they ought at least to pay vs in steede of that tithe, the whole money they make thereof.
as God's Law did not) make money of the tithe, and fell that is ours, they ought At least to pay us in steed of that tithe, the Whole money they make thereof.
Which if they did, (and out of all question, most of our customes and prescriptions intended no other) wee could well bee content they should haue that choice which properly belongeth vnto vs:
Which if they did, (and out of all question, most of our customs and prescriptions intended no other) we could well be content they should have that choice which properly belongeth unto us:
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3. The word of God most strictly forbiddeth any to remoue the ancient bounds. Which if it ought to be obserued religiously twixt man and man, I see not,
3. The word of God most strictly forbiddeth any to remove the ancient bounds. Which if it ought to be observed religiously betwixt man and man, I see not,
For is it not meet that God should haue quae Dei sunt, those things that be his, to be as safe vnto him as any man? Now it is most euident, that this he hath not, where & whensoeuer men giue to God not veri nominis Decimam, as the Canonist termes it, the very tenth,
For is it not meet that God should have Quae Dei sunt, those things that be his, to be as safe unto him as any man? Now it is most evident, that this he hath not, where & whensoever men give to God not very Nominis Decimam, as the Canonist terms it, the very tenth,
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and (without any iust recompensation) take vp the fifth, seuenth or eighth, why shall it not bee in the laity to goe on the other side, a great deale more? I take it in Gods commandements, we ought to turne aside neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
and (without any just recompensation) take up the fifth, Seventh or eighth, why shall it not be in the laity to go on the other side, a great deal more? I take it in God's Commandments, we ought to turn aside neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
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4. The word of God disclaimeth vtterly false waights and false measures as an abhomination to the Lord. Against which if hee doe offend, that deliuers vnto his neighbour lesse then iust waight and iust measure,
4. The word of God disclaimeth utterly false weights and false measures as an abomination to the Lord. Against which if he do offend, that delivers unto his neighbour less then just weight and just measure,
and to God himselfe lesse (by halfe and more many times) then his tenth, which God as his due demandeth to be measured and weighed out vnto him? Offer such dealing vnto the King, wil he accept it? when a subsidue is giuē him,
and to God himself less (by half and more many times) then his tenth, which God as his due demandeth to be measured and weighed out unto him? Offer such dealing unto the King, will he accept it? when a subsidue is given him,
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then to take away from men their goods 1. against their wil 2. without due and competent satisfaction, which euen Ahab would not offer vnto Naboth, though he had a minde and a great minde, to his vineyard:
then to take away from men their goods 1. against their will 2. without endue and competent satisfaction, which even Ahab would not offer unto Naboth, though he had a mind and a great mind, to his vineyard:
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nor scant Fee-Farmors, but only Tenants for the Time of that they past away in perpetuum as is pretended, we their successors, should be barred of our right claime there to, depriued of a great part of our maintenance,
nor scant Fee-Farmors, but only Tenants for the Time of that they passed away in perpetuum as is pretended, we their Successors, should be barred of our right claim there to, deprived of a great part of our maintenance,
All, as already in many places the most part is, will be turned into customes, prescriptions &c. It will bee no hard matter sometime by feare, sometime by flattery, sometime by force,
All, as already in many places the most part is, will be turned into customs, prescriptions etc. It will be no hard matter sometime by Fear, sometime by flattery, sometime by force,
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And if a finger thus once gotten into that which is Gods, shall, vpon a little continuance be allowed for hould-fast good inough to plucke it from the Church, and to disinherit God of his right, let all that haue anie feare of God, anie loue to religion,
And if a finger thus once got into that which is God's, shall, upon a little Continuance be allowed for hould-fast good enough to pluck it from the Church, and to disinherit God of his right, let all that have any Fear of God, any love to Religion,
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6. Further the word of God requireth, that hee that preacheth the Gospell, doe a liue of the Gospell, and teacheth, nothing more pregnantly, that the minister of the word being worthy of double honour, ought condignely and liberally to be maintained,
6. Further the word of God requires, that he that Preacheth the Gospel, do a live of the Gospel, and Teaches, nothing more pregnantly, that the minister of the word being worthy of double honour, ought condignly and liberally to be maintained,
yea so agreeable euen to all good reason and conscience is this, that (as some haue well obserued) Those mothers are houlden to be lesse cruell that kill their children as soone as they are borne,
yea so agreeable even to all good reason and conscience is this, that (as Some have well observed) Those mother's Are holden to be less cruel that kill their children as soon as they Are born,
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But that it is, not possible for him to haue where such customes, proscriptions, &c. do preuaile For by meanes of them so much of his liuing is continually taken away, that the remainder is altogether vnsufficient and vnfit for him:
But that it is, not possible for him to have where such customs, proscriptions, etc. do prevail For by means of them so much of his living is continually taken away, that the remainder is altogether unsufficient and unfit for him:
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For it is not to be denied that euen in those times, while as idolatrie and prophanenesse had gotten the vpper hand, manie had vsurped vpon the tithes,
For it is not to be denied that even in those times, while as idolatry and profaneness had got the upper hand, many had usurped upon the Tithes,
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or very little, insomuch that the house of God thereupon was forsaken, yet neither that good king Hezekiah, nor that good ruler Nehemiah would take such alienatition, vsurpation, prescription,
or very little, insomuch that the house of God thereupon was forsaken, yet neither that good King Hezekiah, nor that good ruler Nehemiah would take such alienatition, usurpation, prescription,
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but knowing, that Right doth neuer rotte: and that A custome of sinning doth not extenuate, but aggrauate sinne, restored fully vnto them, whatsoeuer had formerly beene taken away,
but knowing, that Right does never rotten: and that A custom of sinning does not extenuate, but aggravate sin, restored Fully unto them, whatsoever had formerly been taken away,
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For when as they sticke not to affirme that our righteousnesse doth not exceede the righteousnesse of the scribes and Pharisies, if wee pay not our tithes as they did,
For when as they stick not to affirm that our righteousness does not exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, if we pay not our Tithes as they did,
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and when as question being made, Quid est decimas fideliter dare? what is it to pay tithes truely? they answere, vt nec peius, nec minus aliquando offerat de grano, aut de vino, aut de fructibus arborum, aut de pecudibus aut de horto, &c. that is, A man doth then pay his tithes faithfully and iustly,
and when as question being made, Quid est Tithes Fideliter Dare? what is it to pay Tithes truly? they answer, vt nec Worse, nec minus aliquando offerat de grano, Or de vino, Or de fructibus arborum, Or de pecudibus Or de Horto, etc. that is, A man does then pay his Tithes faithfully and justly,
And when in their tearmes they obserue a most exact opposition betweene decimam & nouem partes; the tenth and the nine parts, decimam & centesemam, the tenth and the hundreth part, they shew plainely enough that they would neuer haue acknowledged (as euen common sense doth consent) that they did pay decimam their tithe iustly and faithfully, which should in stead thereof pay a lesse portion by a great deale.
And when in their terms they observe a most exact opposition between decimam & November parts; the tenth and the nine parts, decimam & centesemam, the tenth and the Hundredth part, they show plainly enough that they would never have acknowledged (as even Common sense does consent) that they did pay decimam their tithe justly and faithfully, which should in stead thereof pay a less portion by a great deal.
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Qui non persoluunt decimas, non obstante aliqua consuetudine, imo verius vsurpatione & violenta occupatione, filij sunt perditionis, &c. They whosoeuer they be, that pay not their tenth, anie custome, or as I may more truely tearme it, anie vsurpation,
Qui non persoluunt Tithes, non Obstacle Any Consuetudine, imo Various usurpation & violenta occupation, filij sunt perditionis, etc. They whosoever they be, that pay not their tenth, any custom, or as I may more truly term it, any usurpation,
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But Bellarmine more fully and freely, Certum est praeceptum de soluendis decimis, qua parte diuinū & naturale est, non posse vlla lege humana vel consuetudine contraria aboleri:
But Bellarmine more Fully and freely, Certum est Precept de soluendis decimis, qua parte diuinū & natural est, non posse vlla lege Humana vel Consuetudine contraria aboleri:
9 They are directly contrarie to the law eccesiasticall, which saith expressely In decimis realibus non valet consuetudo, vt soluatur minus decima parte, that is, In predial tithes custome holdes not, that lesse then the tenth part should be paid, and againe, In eo autem quod non soluantur decimae, vel minus plenè soluantur, nulla valet consuetudo, that is, But in this, that no tithes (for anie thing) should be paid; or that lesse then the full tenth should be paid for the tenth, no custome holds. And this is confirmed by the perpetuall practise of the same law, in that to this day (howsoeuer it be crossed,
9 They Are directly contrary to the law Ecclesiastical, which Says expressly In decimis realibus non valet consuetudo, vt soluatur minus decima parte, that is, In predial Tithes custom holds not, that less then the tenth part should be paid, and again, In eo autem quod non soluantur Decimae, vel minus plenè soluantur, nulla valet consuetudo, that is, But in this, that no Tithes (for any thing) should be paid; or that less then the full tenth should be paid for the tenth, no custom holds. And this is confirmed by the perpetual practice of the same law, in that to this day (howsoever it be crossed,
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for the full tenth, and for tithes in kinde, anie custome, &c. notwithstanding: and by this Axiome or generall principle thereof, Non est mos in non decimando:
for the full tenth, and for Tithes in kind, any custom, etc. notwithstanding: and by this Axiom or general principle thereof, Non est mos in non decimando:
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To these I adde the censure it giues of prescriptions in particular, and that is, praescriptio res odiosa, quia iuri alterius detrahit, that is, prescription in it selfe is an odious thing:
To these I add the censure it gives of prescriptions in particular, and that is, Prescription Rest Odious, quia iuri alterius detrahit, that is, prescription in it self is an odious thing:
10 They are contrarie to the rule or law of equitie, which approoues onely such customes, &c. as are laudable, and good, agreeable to reason, &c. But what can bee lesse reasonable then, To take away a goose,
10 They Are contrary to the Rule or law of equity, which approves only such customs, etc. as Are laudable, and good, agreeable to reason, etc. But what can be less reasonable then, To take away a goose,
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and sticke vp for it a feather? or what more euill then to take from men their goods against their will? and that without any reasonable satisfaction? Is it a thing laudable and good, to pinch and pare away the profits of the ministers liuing in such a sort,
and stick up for it a feather? or what more evil then to take from men their goods against their will? and that without any reasonable satisfaction? Is it a thing laudable and good, to pinch and pare away the profits of the Ministers living in such a sort,
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as in all reasonable mens knowledge and vnderstanding, he cannot possibly in any good sort liue of the rest? Is this to doe as they would be done vnto? If there were anie such custome, that the rate or price to be paid for anie thing titheable, should bee double,
as in all reasonable men's knowledge and understanding, he cannot possibly in any good sort live of the rest? Is this to do as they would be done unto? If there were any such custom, that the rate or price to be paid for any thing titheable, should be double,
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or ten times the value of the tithe, (the odds and inequalitie offered vnto vs, is many times no lesse) would they acknowledge it to be a custome laudable and good? graunt that because it is a custome, it ought not to be brokē? & not thinke it fit,
or ten times the valve of the tithe, (the odds and inequality offered unto us, is many times no less) would they acknowledge it to be a custom laudable and good? grant that Because it is a custom, it ought not to be broken? & not think it fit,
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and seeke to haue it abated, and reduced to reason and equalitie? And why not we likewise to haue the contrarie to be increased and amended? If wee should offer them for their goods, their corne, their cattell and other like,
and seek to have it abated, and reduced to reason and equality? And why not we likewise to have the contrary to be increased and amended? If we should offer them for their goods, their corn, their cattle and other like,
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as their fathers and grandfathers did sell the like, would they not say, we were either madde or senselesse? yet (the matter weighed in equall ballance) there is as little reason,
as their Father's and grandfathers did fell the like, would they not say, we were either mad or senseless? yet (the matter weighed in equal balance) there is as little reason,
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and as small cause why they should doe it to vs, as we to them? If they of whom we receiue such pay, were bound to sell to vs (as their forefathers did to our predecessors) what we needed to buie at the like rate, there were yet some indifferencie.
and as small cause why they should do it to us, as we to them? If they of whom we receive such pay, were bound to fell to us (as their Forefathers did to our predecessors) what we needed to buy At the like rate, there were yet Some indifferency.
if we could not relieue our selues some other waies, and 3. the more our parishoners do prosper, flourish and increase in wealth (as at this present, in these Halcion daies of all peace and plentie) the more doe wee decay and pine in neede.
if we could not relieve our selves Some other ways, and 3. the more our parishioners do prosper, flourish and increase in wealth (as At this present, in these Halcion days of all peace and plenty) the more do we decay and pine in need.
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11 Further if we looke vnto their Originall what is it but errour and corruption? They tooke their beginning and forme from Papists perswaded most vainely that whatsoeuer it pleased the Pope to approoue, was lawfull and good:
11 Further if we look unto their Original what is it but error and corruption? They took their beginning and Form from Papists persuaded most vainly that whatsoever it pleased the Pope to approve, was lawful and good:
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and they haue increased and gotten head by Protestants resolued, though faslely, That tithes are not now de iure diuino, and that the maintenance for the minister may be raised any other way.
and they have increased and got head by Protestants resolved, though faslely, That Tithes Are not now de iure diuino, and that the maintenance for the minister may be raised any other Way.
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Besides these, but builded vpon one or other of these, we may impute no small part of their being and increase to the negligence and simplicitie of such on the one side,
Beside these, but built upon one or other of these, we may impute no small part of their being and increase to the negligence and simplicity of such on the one side,
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and to the craftinesse or couetousnesse of such on the other side, as knowing how to make vse of others weakenesse, cared little so they gained, what anie els, God or man did loose.
and to the craftiness or covetousness of such on the other side, as knowing how to make use of Others weakness, cared little so they gained, what any Else, God or man did lose.
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Their beginning being no better, and their breede so bad (which thing I take to be so cleare and euident that it needs no demonstratiō) as the tree once known to be nought, we are assured the fruit cannot be good:
Their beginning being no better, and their breed so bad (which thing I take to be so clear and evident that it needs no demonstration) as the tree once known to be nought, we Are assured the fruit cannot be good:
and except they be no sacriledge, no spoile nor mayme to the Church, no bane to the ministerie, no hindrance to the Gospell, no decay to learning, no hurt to the people, these are, and must needes be.
and except they be no sacrilege, no spoil nor maim to the Church, no bane to the Ministry, no hindrance to the Gospel, no decay to learning, no hurt to the people, these Are, and must needs be.
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That the easier may he discerne, which shall first obserue, First, That although Impropriations in their proper place, giue to the Church the greater mayme;
That the Easier may he discern, which shall First observe, First, That although Impropriations in their proper place, give to the Church the greater maim;
For there is scant a parish, what say I a parish? scant a house in a parish, the whole land thorough, where some or other of these hale not somwhat frō the Church.
For there is scant a parish, what say I a parish? scant a house in a parish, the Whole land through, where Some or other of these hale not somewhat from the Church.
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Secondly, Impropriations are at their stay, They can take from the Church no more then already they haue (and of them anie more to be made, howsoeuer many a greedie and sacrilegious minded patron either desire or attempt it, wee haue I trust no cause to feare,
Secondly, Impropriations Are At their stay, They can take from the Church no more then already they have (and of them any more to be made, howsoever many a greedy and sacrilegious minded patron either desire or attempt it, we have I trust no cause to Fear,
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Thirdly, Impropriations in diuers places might yet be tollerable, if the Churches thereof had the rest of their fruits and profits paid them in as good and ample manner,
Thirdly, Impropriations in diverse places might yet be tolerable, if the Churches thereof had the rest of their fruits and profits paid them in as good and ample manner,
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as at the time of the dismembring thereof they had (for it would be a matter of no great difficultie to shew by diuers probable demonstrations, that then the remainder was paid in kinde,
as At the time of the dismembering thereof they had (for it would be a matter of no great difficulty to show by diverse probable demonstrations, that then the remainder was paid in kind,
or by such rates, as were equiualent thereunto, and that all or most of those customes, prescriptions, &c. haue sprung vp since.) But now these comming in vpon the other,
or by such rates, as were equivalent thereunto, and that all or most of those customs, prescriptions, etc. have sprung up since.) But now these coming in upon the other,
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All which if they of the lay sort, that doe so much dislike with impropriations (and there is scant a man of vnderstanding in any parish, specially where they are,
All which if they of the lay sort, that do so much dislike with impropriations (and there is scant a man of understanding in any parish, specially where they Are,
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and euen of their owne accord breake of these vile practises, least that should bee verified in themselues, which Saint Paul obiected to others, Rom. 2. Thou that iudgest or blamest another, doest, the name onely changed, euen the selfe same thing, wherein they must needes be the more inexcusable, because it lieth more in euerie particular andriuate mans power to remedie and remoue these then the other.
and even of their own accord break of these vile practises, lest that should be verified in themselves, which Saint Paul objected to Others, Rom. 2. Thou that Judges or blamest Another, dost, the name only changed, even the self same thing, wherein they must needs be the more inexcusable, Because it lies more in every particular andriuate men power to remedy and remove these then the other.
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And thus you see that these customes, prescriptions, exemptions and other like corruptions, are consonant neither to the word of God, the iudgement of the auncient, the law ecclesiasticall, nor rule of equitie:
And thus you see that these customs, prescriptions, exemptions and other like corruptions, Are consonant neither to the word of God, the judgement of the ancient, the law ecclesiastical, nor Rule of equity:
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as the greater, there were some custome or composition that the parishnor should pay for them ad valorem terrae, after the rate of the ground from time to time.
as the greater, there were Some custom or composition that the parishnor should pay for them and valorem terrae, After the rate of the ground from time to time.
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so it were proportionable to the thing and alterable with the time: such a custome or composition might bee tollerable for both sides and grieuous to neither;
so it were proportionable to the thing and alterable with the time: such a custom or composition might be tolerable for both sides and grievous to neither;
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And verie likely it is, that not a few of the customes, and prescriptions, that now are found so preiudiciall to the Church, had some such like beginning.
And very likely it is, that not a few of the customs, and prescriptions, that now Are found so prejudicial to the Church, had Some such like beginning.
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The agreement was according to the full valew and worth of the tithe or ground for the time present: which the one side thought better for him to paie,
The agreement was according to the full value and worth of the tithe or ground for the time present: which the one side Thought better for him to pay,
Which considered, Their dooing, which tied vs vnto compositions, customes, prescriptions, &c. and did not leaue vs at libertie to take either the rate or the thing, and (as had beene iust and necessarie,
Which considered, Their doing, which tied us unto compositions, customs, prescriptions, etc. and did not leave us At liberty to take either the rate or the thing, and (as had been just and necessary,
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and in the bodie of the statute, if that might haue its due course, is alreadie well prouided) restore to the Church all her tithes in kinde without diminution, is the lesse blame worthie,
and in the body of the statute, if that might have its due course, is already well provided) restore to the Church all her Tithes in kind without diminution, is the less blame worthy,
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because the valew of the tithe and rate, being at that time little different, we may coniecture, they had no intent (as who could not so much as imagine that things would grow to those high prices, whereunto now they are risen) so extreamely to damnifie the Church,
Because the value of the tithe and rate, being At that time little different, we may conjecture, they had no intent (as who could not so much as imagine that things would grow to those high Princes, whereunto now they Are risen) so extremely to damnify the Church,
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But now such compositions, customes and prescriptions, by the very alteration of times especially, besides the large extent and sinister explications of the statutes by which they stand, prouing so hurtfull and preiudiciall to the Church, that the same should still bee continued and pressed against the Church, is a course against equitie and pietie too.
But now such compositions, customs and prescriptions, by the very alteration of times especially, beside the large extent and sinister explications of the statutes by which they stand, proving so hurtful and prejudicial to the Church, that the same should still be continued and pressed against the Church, is a course against equity and piety too.
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yet now appearing and daily found verie vnfit and vnequall for these our times, for so much as humane lawes, which are but leges temporis the lawes of the time, ought to be suteable to the times, I trust wee may without either blame or offence desire some alteration and reformation in this beehalfe.
yet now appearing and daily found very unfit and unequal for these our times, for so much as humane laws, which Are but leges Temporis the laws of the time, ought to be suitable to the times, I trust we may without either blame or offence desire Some alteration and Reformation in this beehalfe.
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It cannot be denied that all lawes of men haue, as all things vnder sun, ortum, statum & occasum, their beginning in which they might be verie good, their state in which they are but indifferent,
It cannot be denied that all laws of men have, as all things under sun, Garden, Statum & occasum, their beginning in which they might be very good, their state in which they Are but indifferent,
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and their declining in which they prooue vnfit, and so shew themselues worthy, and as it were offer themselues readie to grow out of vse, and giue place to better.
and their declining in which they prove unfit, and so show themselves worthy, and as it were offer themselves ready to grow out of use, and give place to better.
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so, to the farther increase of iniquitie in our land, and miserie in our Church, they shall be fauoured (as oft is seene) u beyond the very scope and true sense of those statutes,
so, to the farther increase of iniquity in our land, and misery in our Church, they shall be favoured (as oft is seen) u beyond the very scope and true sense of those statutes,
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and men will stand strictly vpon the letter of each law, and not follow dictamen rationis, the sway of sound reason, and the minde of the law, much mischiefe,
and men will stand strictly upon the Letter of each law, and not follow dictamen rationis, the sway of found reason, and the mind of the law, much mischief,
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Non exempla Maiorum quaerenda, sed consilium est eorum a quibus exempla nata sunt, explicandum, that is, The examples or the verie facts of our fore elders are not to be stood vpon,
Non exempla Maiorum quaerenda, sed consilium est Their a quibus exempla Nata sunt, explicandum, that is, The Examples or the very facts of our before Elders Are not to be stood upon,
yet that may easily bee borne, if men will consider as Christians should, that God (as the man of God told the king of Israel, that asked what he should doe then,
yet that may Easily be born, if men will Consider as Christians should, that God (as the man of God told the King of Israel, that asked what he should do then,
And, if men caried an indifferent minde, why should anie account it anie hurt to them to pay their full tithe in one thing more then in another? or more to them then to their neighbours that now pay the like? or to their predecessors, which in their times did pay,
And, if men carried an indifferent mind, why should any account it any hurt to them to pay their full tithe in one thing more then in Another? or more to them then to their neighbours that now pay the like? or to their predecessors, which in their times did pay,
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That considering, it seemes vnto mee, that the verie word giue doth necessarily implie three things, that is, that we pay that which is due to God freely, fully, and timely, for that indeede is rightly to giue a thing, when it is bestowed freely without constraint or respect of this or that profit, fully without diminution,
That considering, it seems unto me, that the very word give does necessarily imply three things, that is, that we pay that which is due to God freely, Fully, and timely, for that indeed is rightly to give a thing, when it is bestowed freely without constraint or respect of this or that profit, Fully without diminution,
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God as in all things so doubtlesse in this, loueth a cheerfull giuer, and cannot abide that men should as it were conductitia intentione with a mercenary mind, as those that doe all for gaine and profit, yeeld him that is his.
God as in all things so doubtless in this, loves a cheerful giver, and cannot abide that men should as it were conductitia intention with a mercenary mind, as those that do all for gain and profit, yield him that is his.
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He will not haue men make merchandize of his goods, as if they were their owne & not Gods, gratis accepistis, gratis date, that is, freely ye haue receiued &c.
He will not have men make merchandise of his goods, as if they were their own & not God's, gratis accepistis, gratis date, that is, freely you have received etc.
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If we keepe the fattest and fairest to our selues, and turne him the scruffe and whatsoeuer is nought or little worth, will hee accept it? How hee liketh such dealing, his law may teach vs wherin oftentimes he requireth, that his offerings be of the best, without blemish &c. and his Prophet Malachy can certifie vs, who saith expresly on Gods behalfe, ye haue offered that which was torne,
If we keep the Fattest and Fairest to our selves, and turn him the scruff and whatsoever is nought or little worth, will he accept it? How he liketh such dealing, his law may teach us wherein oftentimes he requires, that his offerings be of the best, without blemish etc. and his Prophet Malachy can certify us, who Says expressly on God's behalf, you have offered that which was torn,
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And Offer it now to thy Prince, will hee be content with it, or accept thy person? Adde to these the solemne protestation which God required at euery mans hand, what time hee made his account, whereof yee may read, Deut, 26. The summe whereof is this, when thou hast made an end of tithing,
And Offer it now to thy Prince, will he be content with it, or accept thy person? Add to these the solemn protestation which God required At every men hand, what time he made his account, whereof ye may read, Deuteronomy, 26. The sum whereof is this, when thou hast made an end of tithing,
nor suffered ought to perish by putting it to any prophane vsage, or carelesly letting it to be spoiled, but haue harkned to the voice of the Lord my God,
nor suffered ought to perish by putting it to any profane usage, or carelessly letting it to be spoiled, but have hearkened to the voice of the Lord my God,
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It is the workemans wages that laboureth for thee in the Lords vineyard, let it not abide with thee beyond the appointed time. Bis dat, qui cito dat.
It is the workman's wages that Laboureth for thee in the lords vineyard, let it not abide with thee beyond the appointed time. Bis that, qui Quick that.
People now will not know that Indignum est dare Deo, quod dedignatur homo, that is, It is a thing vnworthie and euill to offer that to God which euen an ordinary man would for the meanenesse & vnfitnesse disdain to receiue:
People now will not know that Indignum est Dare God, quod dedignatur homo, that is, It is a thing unworthy and evil to offer that to God which even an ordinary man would for the meanenesse & unfitness disdain to receive:
and other profits no small quantity, as if they had consulted with them of whom the Prophet speakes Psal. 83. that said, Let vs take to our selues the houses of God in possession:
and other profits no small quantity, as if they had consulted with them of whom the Prophet speaks Psalm 83. that said, Let us take to our selves the houses of God in possession:
All that was vncertaine, naught, leane and little worth, that haue they left (and yet scant that neither in some places) to bee disposed of according to Gods commandement, that is, toward the maintenance of the Minister,
All that was uncertain, nought, lean and little worth, that have they left (and yet scant that neither in Some places) to be disposed of according to God's Commandment, that is, towards the maintenance of the Minister,
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But if that were sinne in Saul, & transgression against God so hainous, that for it the Lord cast away Saul and his house, shal not this be sinne also in these,
But if that were sin in Saul, & Transgression against God so heinous, that for it the Lord cast away Saul and his house, shall not this be sin also in these,
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and that such sinne as may threaten the off-casting of them and theirs? If it were sacriledge in Nebuchadnezzar, though a Conqueror to take away the goulden vessels of the Temple,
and that such sin as may threaten the off-casting of them and theirs? If it were sacrilege in Nebuchadnezzar, though a Conqueror to take away the golden vessels of the Temple,
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The Popes authority by which such spoiles were first made to feede his Monks withall, will not defend them, whom he did neuer intend should haue any part with his in the Churches right.
The Popes Authority by which such spoils were First made to feed his Monks withal, will not defend them, whom he did never intend should have any part with his in the Churches right.
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It prooues their Originall to bee Antichristian and them to be without excuse, which haue not so much as an erroneous good intent to shadow their sinne withall.
It Proves their Original to be Antichristian and them to be without excuse, which have not so much as an erroneous good intent to shadow their sin withal.
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and so long as they continue, they will be, the bane of the people, the shame of our Church, the great hinderance of learning, the impouerishment of our Cleargie,
and so long as they continue, they will be, the bane of the people, the shame of our Church, the great hindrance of learning, the impoverishment of our Clergy,
or vpon a carelesse neglect of this matter, running along with the current of the time, that so they might the better attend points of doctrine more materiall or controuersall, haue held, Tithes not to be de iure diuino a matter of Diuine right,
or upon a careless neglect of this matter, running along with the current of the time, that so they might the better attend points of Doctrine more material or controversal, have held, Tithes not to be de iure diuino a matter of Divine right,
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and, that the Magistrate might dispose of them and other Church-goods at their pleasure, so as the ministers of Churches were any way sufficiently prouided for;
and, that the Magistrate might dispose of them and other Church goods At their pleasure, so as the Ministers of Churches were any Way sufficiently provided for;
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Next to these are Patrones of Churches and other their Confederates and broakers not a few, which vnder any colour whatsoeuer, deteine any part of the gleebe or tithes, or otherwise where they ought freely,
Next to these Are Patroness of Churches and other their Confederates and brokers not a few, which under any colour whatsoever, detain any part of the gleebe or Tithes, or otherwise where they ought freely,
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for the onely respect vnto religion, and to the worthinesse and learning of the partye (not seeking who will giue most: but who is most worthy to receiue) giue their benefices, doe make a gaine thereof and seeke not the good of the Church but their owne good.
for the only respect unto Religion, and to the worthiness and learning of the party (not seeking who will give most: but who is most worthy to receive) give their Benefices, do make a gain thereof and seek not the good of the Church but their own good.
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If it were sin in the Iewish chapmen to sell their oxen, sheepe, and doues in the house of God, what is it in these that sel the very house of God it selfe? or as one saith wittily, magna, parua, omnia.
If it were since in the Jewish chapmen to fell their oxen, sheep, and Dove in the house of God, what is it in these that sell the very house of God it self? or as one Says wittily, Magna, Parua, omnia.
for many ages past, giuen vp to God? and not by themselues, but by holy and deuout men of former times freely and frankly deuoted & consecrated pietati & fidei: and what neuer was in their power, but was, either by their ancient progenitors,
for many ages past, given up to God? and not by themselves, but by holy and devout men of former times freely and frankly devoted & consecrated pietati & fidei: and what never was in their power, but was, either by their ancient progenitors,
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or violate the same, passed out of their owne power, and left only (as Gods depositum) to their fidelity and trust, in the name & to the vse of the whole parish,
or violate the same, passed out of their own power, and left only (as God's depositum) to their Fidis and trust, in the name & to the use of the Whole parish,
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& as Polymnestor did with Polidore, deceiuing & wronging those to whom of right it appertains, conuert it in rem suam, to his owne vse? How much more ought wee to know and acknowledge them to bee without any true fear of God, honest faith to men,
& as Polymnestor did with Polydore, deceiving & wronging those to whom of right it appertains, convert it in remembering suam, to his own use? How much more ought we to know and acknowledge them to be without any true Fear of God, honest faith to men,
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or good conscience in themselues, which so solemnly & substantially be trusted by God & his Church with ye things of God, the patrimony of the Church, the tithes and oblations of the people, turning their patronage into pillage, faith into fraud,
or good conscience in themselves, which so solemnly & substantially be trusted by God & his Church with you things of God, the patrimony of the Church, the Tithes and Oblations of the people, turning their patronage into pillage, faith into fraud,
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and trust into treachery, shall defraud God, spoile the Church and abuse the people, seeking and making thereof their owne wicked gaine and filthy lucre?
and trust into treachery, shall defraud God, spoil the Church and abuse the people, seeking and making thereof their own wicked gain and filthy lucre?
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and let these practises bee as common and ordinary as may bee, and indeed (or else the world is much deceiued,) they be grown to that height, that as S. Bernard said long agoe of another whelpe of this little latere prae abundantia non valet, et prae impudentia non quaerit, much more may wee of these, for the abundance thereof hid they cannot be,
and let these practises be as Common and ordinary as may be, and indeed (or Else the world is much deceived,) they be grown to that height, that as S. Bernard said long ago of Another whelp of this little later Prae abundantia non valet, et Prae Impudentia non Query, much more may we of these, for the abundance thereof hid they cannot be,
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If they thinke to couer their prophane dealing with Achans conueyance, by hiding the pray; or to wash their hands with Pilates pretence, that they are guiltlesse of the euill,
If they think to cover their profane dealing with Achans conveyance, by hiding the prey; or to wash their hands with Pilate's pretence, that they Are guiltless of the evil,
and in an houre that they are not ware off, and bring them to shame and confusion, with punishment more dreadfull then he did either Achan, or Ananias, and make them and theirs feele by lamentable experience,
and in an hour that they Are not aware off, and bring them to shame and confusion, with punishment more dreadful then he did either achan, or Ananias, and make them and theirs feel by lamentable experience,
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The schoolemen haue defined long agoe that vendentes conformantur Simoni in intentione, si non actu: that is, the sellors of spirituall liuings are all one with Simon Magus in intent, if not in act.
The Schoolmen have defined long ago that vendentes conformantur Simony in intention, si non Acts: that is, the sellers of spiritual livings Are all one with Simon Magus in intent, if not in act.
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if Simon Peter had sinned no lesse then Simon Magus, if he had accepted the money which the other offered, (and this no Diuine did euer denye) how much more if he had offered that gift to him for money? then certainely these which take, not what is vnsought or vnthought on offered them, but seeke out giuers;
if Simon Peter had sinned no less then Simon Magus, if he had accepted the money which the other offered, (and this no Divine did ever deny) how much more if he had offered that gift to him for money? then Certainly these which take, not what is unsought or unthought on offered them, but seek out givers;
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and we shall doe them but right, to lap them vp together in that curse which Peter, hauing both his hands and his heart free from partaking with Magus, denounced against their principall predecessor Acts 8. Pecunia tua tecum pereat, &c. Your mony so giuen and so taken,
and we shall do them but right, to lap them up together in that curse which Peter, having both his hands and his heart free from partaking with Magus, denounced against their principal predecessor Acts 8. Pecunia tua tecum pereat, etc. Your money so given and so taken,
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or by pretended customes, compositions, prescriptions, exemptions, and other like sacrilegious courses, defraude the minister of his due, extort and pare of to themselues any part of his portion, the things of God Pretence of custome &c. will not shield them from sacriledge,
or by pretended customs, compositions, prescriptions, exemptions, and other like sacrilegious courses, defraud the minister of his due, extort and pare of to themselves any part of his portion, the things of God Pretence of custom etc. will not shield them from sacrilege,
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in all equitie and conscience (which is the truest and safest rule to walke by) were there no law to exact ought of them, Parishoners ought to allow their Minister (for The labourer is worthie of his meate) necessarie and competent maintenance, which they neither doe nor can doe,
in all equity and conscience (which is the Truest and Safest Rule to walk by) were there no law to exact ought of them, Parishioners ought to allow their Minister (for The labourer is worthy of his meat) necessary and competent maintenance, which they neither doe nor can do,
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Reason it were, that seeing what in shew and common account remaines vnto the Church, is altogether incompetent and vnsufficient for the ministers maintenance, they should, by a mutuall consent (reason and equitie preuailing with them aboue law and custome) restore vnto him that at the least, which by euidence of reason, example of others, rule of Gods word, lawes eccesiasticall,
Reason it were, that seeing what in show and Common account remains unto the Church, is altogether incompetent and unsufficient for the Ministers maintenance, they should, by a mutual consent (reason and equity prevailing with them above law and custom) restore unto him that At the least, which by evidence of reason, Exampl of Others, Rule of God's word, laws Ecclesiastical,
The thing being so consonant to equitie, and tending to so pious and good a purpose, could not but bee verie well pleasing to God and gratefull to good men:
The thing being so consonant to equity, and tending to so pious and good a purpose, could not but be very well pleasing to God and grateful to good men:
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and therefore promise them an assured hope of Gods blessing vpon all that they haue, and procure them an able and painefull minister from time to time.
and Therefore promise them an assured hope of God's blessing upon all that they have, and procure them an able and painful minister from time to time.
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A case long since resolued Clerico si desint alimenta integras decimas petere licebit, non obstante aliqua praescriptione, that is, The minister, if he want maintenance, may lawfully demaund his full tithes, any prescription or custome, to the contrarie notwithstanding, grounded vpon the law of God and nature, which saith.
A case long since resolved Clerico si desint alimenta integras Tithes Peter licebit, non Obstacle Any prescription, that is, The minister, if he want maintenance, may lawfully demand his full Tithes, any prescription or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding, grounded upon the law of God and nature, which Says.
and a better course by far, then that which in some places of our land is practised, I meane, to amend the ministers liuing by some yearely pension or stipend raised among few;
and a better course by Far, then that which in Some places of our land is practised, I mean, to amend the Ministers living by Some yearly pension or stipend raised among few;
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for wee reade that albeit through the sinne of Ieroboam which made Israel to sinne, it was become a custome in Israel, & confirmed by law, throughout the ten tribes bring neither tithes,
for we read that albeit through the sin of Jeroboam which made Israel to sin, it was become a custom in Israel, & confirmed by law, throughout the ten tribes bring neither Tithes,
but as they that knew well, that an interest or proprietie in the things that bee Gods, gotten vel vi, vel fraude, either by open force or cunning fraud makes neither iust title nor lawfull possessour, the same notwithstanding, veritie and equitie more preuailing with them then anie custome or humane law, did pay their tithes as they were due, to whom, by an euerlasting decree they belonged as appeareth. 2. Chron. 31. Tob. 1. & 5.
but as they that knew well, that an Interest or propriety in the things that be God's, got vel vi, vel fraud, either by open force or cunning fraud makes neither just title nor lawful possessor, the same notwithstanding, verity and equity more prevailing with them then any custom or humane law, did pay their Tithes as they were due, to whom, by an everlasting Decree they belonged as appears. 2. Chronicles 31. Tob. 1. & 5.
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As for them which not contented vnder colour of law, custome and other like pretences to haue taken from the minister a great part of his right, doe make no conscience to deceiue & cousen him euē of that too which they, hauing no cloake to hide their sin withall, both know and acknowledge to be his due,
As for them which not contented under colour of law, custom and other like pretences to have taken from the minister a great part of his right, do make no conscience to deceive & Cousin him even of that too which they, having no cloak to hide their since withal, both know and acknowledge to be his due,
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whether I accuse thē of oppression or fraud, of theft or sacriledge, of cruelty or impiety, nothing too hard, nothing too much shall be spoken against thē.
whither I accuse them of oppression or fraud, of theft or sacrilege, of cruelty or impiety, nothing too hard, nothing too much shall be spoken against them.
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for, Qui patrem fallere insueuerit, facile audebit caeteros, that is, He that will make little conscience to deceiue his owne father, (God, the Church,
for, Qui patrem fallere insueuerit, facile audebit Others, that is, He that will make little conscience to deceive his own father, (God, the Church,
Let vs heare also the maine reason wherfore it must be done, we must giue to God, what? the things of God, why? because they are Gods, they doe properly belong vnto him as his owne possession, they are a peculiar inheritance or speciall portion reserued to himselfe,
Let us hear also the main reason Wherefore it must be done, we must give to God, what? the things of God, why? Because they Are God's, they do properly belong unto him as his own possession, they Are a peculiar inheritance or special portion reserved to himself,
and vsurpe vpon his sacred right, then his reclaime & reseiure therof Mal. 3. where hauing charged them, that they had robbed him, whereof? of his tithes and oblations, he saith, but bring ye now hence forward omnes decimas in horreum meum.
and usurp upon his sacred right, then his reclaim & reseiure thereof Malachi 3. where having charged them, that they had robbed him, whereof? of his Tithes and Oblations, he Says, but bring you now hence forward omnes Tithes in Horreum meum.
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and then constant and generall consent of all christendome, which as it were vno ore & animo, with one minde and one mouth, haue euer accounted and called these things Gods part; the things of Gods, &c. Of which point before,
and then constant and general consent of all Christendom, which as it were vno over & animo, with one mind and one Mouth, have ever accounted and called these things God's part; the things of God's, etc. Of which point before,
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Pietas est pro pietate sumptus facere: i. It is pietie for pieties sake, and the setting forth of religion, to be at cost, and victus sacerdotum lautior, publicae pietatis est indicium:
Pietas est Pro Piate sumptus facere: i. It is piety for Pieties sake, and the setting forth of Religion, to be At cost, and victus Sacerdotum lautior, publicae pietatis est indicium:
that is, The ample and condigne maintenance of the ministers of the Church, is an vndoubted argument of our publique Pietie, and true loue and deuotion vnto God: as contra of the contrarie.
that is, The ample and condign maintenance of the Ministers of the Church, is an undoubted argument of our public Piety, and true love and devotion unto God: as contra of the contrary.
On the other side, to with holde them, or to take them or anie part of them from God is iniquitie, it is iniurie because so the right owner is wronged and defrauded:
On the other side, to with hold them, or to take them or any part of them from God is iniquity, it is injury Because so the right owner is wronged and defrauded:
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more, seeing the owner of these things is not man but God, it is impietie, yea, it is sacriledge, the highest and the horriblest sinne in that kinde that can be.
more, seeing the owner of these things is not man but God, it is impiety, yea, it is sacrilege, the highest and the horriblest sin in that kind that can be.
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or ransackes the princes treasure, how much more must he needes sinne, and be guiltie of grieuous transgression, that defraudeth, that robbeth, that ransacketh, not a priuate man, not a Prince among men,
or ransacks the Princes treasure, how much more must he needs sin, and be guilty of grievous Transgression, that defraudeth, that robbeth, that ransacketh, not a private man, not a Prince among men,
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for the maintenance of his ministers therin, that so qui predicant euangelium, ex euangelio viviuant: they which preach the Gospell may liue of the Gospell:
for the maintenance of his Ministers therein, that so qui predicant evangelium, ex Gospel viviuant: they which preach the Gospel may live of the Gospel:
Being then theirs by assignation, whosoeuer take or keepe from them these things, or doe not giue them in due sort, are guiltie of farther sinne in that as they rob God, so man also.
Being then theirs by assignation, whosoever take or keep from them these things, or do not give them in due sort, Are guilty of farther sin in that as they rob God, so man also.
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And by how much it must needes be a greater sinne for children to rob their parents, or subiects their prince, so it is and needes must bee a greater sinne, to defraud and rob the men to whom these things are assigned and allotted by God, I meane his Church and the ministers thereof,
And by how much it must needs be a greater sin for children to rob their Parents, or Subjects their Prince, so it is and needs must be a greater sin, to defraud and rob the men to whom these things Are assigned and allotted by God, I mean his Church and the Ministers thereof,
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He (saith Salomon) that robbeth his father and mother, and saith it is no sinne, is the companion of a man that is a destroyer, what then may we say, is he that defraudeth and robbeth God his celestiall father, the minister of God his spirituall father,
He (Says Solomon) that robbeth his father and mother, and Says it is no sin, is the Companion of a man that is a destroyer, what then may we say, is he that defraudeth and robbeth God his celestial father, the minister of God his spiritual father,
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and the Church of God his mother, and this all at once, and in one action? The God whom such wrong, the Lord I say that hath testified, that whosoeuer receiueth and condignely entertaineth them, receiueth him, and whosoeuer dispiseth, and contemptibly handleth them, either for their doctrine or their persons, despiseth him, will no doubt reuenge such iniquitie as done vnto himselfe.
and the Church of God his mother, and this all At once, and in one actium? The God whom such wrong, the Lord I say that hath testified, that whosoever receiveth and condignly entertaineth them, receiveth him, and whosoever despiseth, and contemptibly handleth them, either for their Doctrine or their Persons, despises him, will no doubt revenge such iniquity as done unto himself.
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And as Dauid extreamely handled the children of Ammon, that shamefully intreated his messengers, by shauing their beards, and cutting short their garments:
And as David extremely handled the children of Ammon, that shamefully entreated his messengers, by shaving their beards, and cutting short their garments:
so questionlesse the sonne of Dauid will seuerely punish all such as doe and shal contemptuously handle his seruants by cripping their liuings and clipping their benefices in such sort, that they are faine to eate the shels and take the straw,
so questionless the son of David will severely Punish all such as doe and shall contemptuously handle his Servants by cripping their livings and clipping their Benefices in such sort, that they Are feign to eat the shells and take the straw,
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and great in quantitie, yet they are not, nor we ought not to account them too much, too great, for what part or portion of our goods should it beseeme God to haue,
and great in quantity, yet they Are not, nor we ought not to account them too much, too great, for what part or portion of our goods should it beseem God to have,
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and moue his liking towards vs? much more is it fit when we offer to our God, the king of kings and Lord of Lords, that it should be, not some contemptible and beggerly portion, (the sure argument of an irreligious and vndeuout minde) but as they that serue God with a willing and a glad heart, such as is good and godlie. indignum prorsus est dare deo, quod dedignatur homo.
and move his liking towards us? much more is it fit when we offer to our God, the King of Kings and Lord of lords, that it should be, not Some contemptible and beggarly portion, (the sure argument of an irreligious and undevout mind) but as they that serve God with a willing and a glad heart, such as is good and godly. indignum prorsus est Dare God, quod dedignatur homo.
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And if wee looke but to them, to whom for the seruice they doe him, God hath assigned the vsum fructum of what is his, which also do labour for vs in verbo et doctrina, in the worde and doctrine, & speake vnto vs words wherby we and ours may be saued, is it not fit and necessarie, that they be so seated, and so prouided for that they may commodè & congruè viuere, liue, if not richly and plenteously at least commodiously and competently, and not inconueniently and needily? that so, they may attend their ministery alone,
And if we look but to them, to whom for the service they do him, God hath assigned the vsum Fruit of what is his, which also do labour for us in verbo et Doctrina, in the word and Doctrine, & speak unto us words whereby we and ours may be saved, is it not fit and necessary, that they be so seated, and so provided for that they may commodè & congruè viuere, live, if not richly and plenteously At least commodiously and competently, and not inconveniently and needily? that so, they may attend their Ministry alone,
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and not for necessities sake, intangle themselues in secular affaires, and so attend it, that they may fulfill it with ioy and not with griefe, as ( with griefe and sorrow vnto our shame that professe,
and not for necessities sake, entangle themselves in secular affairs, and so attend it, that they may fulfil it with joy and not with grief, as (with grief and sorrow unto our shame that profess,
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That God expects these things his owne dealing declares, who when he did once make claime to any thing by name, it was a portion no lesse, viz. the tenth specially, together with the vowes and offerings of the people.
That God expects these things his own dealing declares, who when he did once make claim to any thing by name, it was a portion no less, viz. the tenth specially, together with the vows and offerings of the people.
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And when he did demand an allowance for himselfe to maintaine his Priests and Leuites withall, albeit they were one of the least tribes in Israell, yet it was so much as in all probability did farre exceed any other tribes reuenewes:
And when he did demand an allowance for himself to maintain his Priests and Levites withal, albeit they were one of the least tribes in Israel, yet it was so much as in all probability did Far exceed any other tribes revenues:
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That the Church of God generally neuer thought these too much, the practise of former ages may assure vs, in which they were so farre from accounting the tithes, the tithes alone, (as many doe now) to bee too much for God and his Church, that to the intent, the ministers of God might haue wherewith,
That the Church of God generally never Thought these too much, the practice of former ages may assure us, in which they were so Far from accounting the Tithes, the Tithes alone, (as many do now) to be too much for God and his Church, that to the intent, the Ministers of God might have wherewith,
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and prouided to euery seuerall parish Church the whole land thoroughout, both edifices and grounds annexed answerable to the estate of ech place and parish,
and provided to every several parish Church the Whole land throughout, both Edifices and grounds annexed answerable to the estate of each place and parish,
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For certaine it is, how great and populous soeuer the place and parish be, and by that meanes (if sacriledge be not seated there) the profits farre greater,
For certain it is, how great and populous soever the place and parish be, and by that means (if sacrilege be not seated there) the profits Far greater,
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as also, that there is great difference in the deserts and gifts of seuerall men, wee may conceiue, that to the end due & necessary hospitality may be kept:
as also, that there is great difference in the deserts and Gifts of several men, we may conceive, that to the end due & necessary hospitality may be kept:
and, that men of worthy gifts and excellent learning may haue reward and liuing somewhat answerable, it is necessary that there should be, not a parity of liuing in all places,
and, that men of worthy Gifts and excellent learning may have reward and living somewhat answerable, it is necessary that there should be, not a parity of living in all places,
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because first, the extraordinary duties and auailes of the Church then in vse, and likely more and more to encrease: (which yet ought not to haue beene accounted of ▪ because of the vncertainty) secondly, the paiment of personal tithes in a better sort then now a daies:
Because First, the extraordinary duties and avails of the Church then in use, and likely more and more to increase: (which yet ought not to have been accounted of ▪ Because of the uncertainty) secondly, the payment of personal Tithes in a better sort then now a days:
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But what excuse can there bee for them, which seeing such alteration of times, and such insufficiency and want of maintenance, doe yet sit still, let all alone, and as if all were already very well;
But what excuse can there be for them, which seeing such alteration of times, and such insufficiency and want of maintenance, do yet fit still, let all alone, and as if all were already very well;
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But wee can hardly beleeue that that estate which had power enough in taking away the rights of the Church, hath not power likewise (if it had will) to right them againe.
But we can hardly believe that that estate which had power enough in taking away the rights of the Church, hath not power likewise (if it had will) to right them again.
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First, to repeale two or three hard and vnequall branches of a statute, that so the body thereof, which is absolutely sound and good, might haue his due and full force;
First, to repeal two or three hard and unequal branches of a statute, that so the body thereof, which is absolutely found and good, might have his due and full force;
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Secondly, to cut off those iniurious prohibitions of fact, whose chiefe seruice is to vndoe the Church, and by little and little to take away that modicum which yet remaineth vnto it;
Secondly, to Cut off those injurious prohibitions of fact, whose chief service is to undo the Church, and by little and little to take away that modicum which yet remains unto it;
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Fourthly, to prouide at the least, (the restitution of the whole being immedicabile vulnus, and a matter farther then we may preuail vel precibus vel pecunijs not to be hoped for,) that in euery impropriated Church, there should be ordained a vicar perpetuall, and the same conuenably endowed; as also,
Fourthly, to provide At the least, (the restitution of the Whole being immedicabile Wound, and a matter farther then we may prevail vel precibus vel pecunijs not to be hoped for,) that in every impropriated Church, there should be ordained a vicar perpetual, and the same convenably endowed; as also,
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Fifthly, that for personall tithes, which are hitherto, granted vs in name, but taken away in deede, there might for the due maintenance of our ministers in townes and cities, some vniforme and reasonable course or composition be generally setled.
Fifthly, that for personal Tithes, which Are hitherto, granted us in name, but taken away in deed, there might for the due maintenance of our Ministers in Towns and cities, Some uniform and reasonable course or composition be generally settled.
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But, ought it to seeme a small thing in our eies, that no small number of our Churches bee altogether vnprouided of any fit and competent meanes for maintenance of their Ministers,
But, ought it to seem a small thing in our eyes, that no small number of our Churches be altogether unprovided of any fit and competent means for maintenance of their Ministers,
and by consequent that many thousand soules in the land doe perish for want of teaching? If they were newly conuerted from Paganisme, or lately of desert,
and by consequent that many thousand Souls in the land do perish for want of teaching? If they were newly converted from Paganism, or lately of desert,
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nor is there feare, they should haue suffered such extremities at the hands of cruell and barbarous enemies in time of warre, as they haue sustained of their friends in the daies of peace.
nor is there Fear, they should have suffered such extremities At the hands of cruel and barbarous enemies in time of war, as they have sustained of their Friends in the days of peace.
but doe entertaine them so basely, so vnwoorthily, that the estate euen of meane artizans and ordinanary tradesmen is better then many of theirs? Is it nothing that the men of God; the 1. Cor. 3. 5. ministers of Iesus Christ, those men which preach to vs the glad tidings of saluation, and watch for our soules, and whom alone the Scripture pronounceth worthie of double honour, which also in former ages were wont to be honoured with freedomes and immunities aboue any other degree or calling, are with vs more pressed with heauy burthens then any,
but do entertain them so basely, so unworthily, that the estate even of mean artisans and ordinary Tradesmen is better then many of theirs? Is it nothing that the men of God; the 1. Cor. 3. 5. Ministers of Iesus christ, those men which preach to us the glad tidings of salvation, and watch for our Souls, and whom alone the Scripture pronounceth worthy of double honour, which also in former ages were wont to be honoured with freedoms and immunities above any other degree or calling, Are with us more pressed with heavy burdens then any,
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and depressed none so much with hard measure & vnconscionable courses? And whereas many priuate causes and things of very small moment haue oft had hearing,
and depressed none so much with hard measure & unconscionable courses? And whereas many private Causes and things of very small moment have oft had hearing,
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and found remedy, is our condition alone so contemptible, or our cause onely so vnworthy consideration that it onely may haue no successe? and he bee censured as factious, that shall but open his lippes on our behalfe?
and found remedy, is our condition alone so contemptible, or our cause only so unworthy consideration that it only may have no success? and he be censured as factious, that shall but open his lips on our behalf?
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First, If we did demaund any thing, but what in right is ours ▪ and what in some or other places, is still yeelded to the Church, wee might with some colour be reiected:
First, If we did demand any thing, but what in right is ours ▪ and what in Some or other places, is still yielded to the Church, we might with Some colour be rejected:
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for what is lesse beseeming wise men and worthy, then to contend or argue De lana caprina, for a matter of nothing? But seeing now, what through alteration of times,
for what is less beseeming wise men and worthy, then to contend or argue De lana Caprina, for a matter of nothing? But seeing now, what through alteration of times,
and that there is scant a parish in the land, wherein the Church one way or other sustaineth not some indempnity and losse, the cause beeing so great & so generall, it wil wel beseeme both vs to make demand,
and that there is scant a parish in the land, wherein the Church one Way or other sustaineth not Some indemnity and loss, the cause being so great & so general, it will well beseem both us to make demand,
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Thirdly, if we were otherwise sufficiently prouided for, & had euen without that which is detained but a competent liuing, some reason there might seem why we should haue no hearing:
Thirdly, if we were otherwise sufficiently provided for, & had even without that which is detained but a competent living, Some reason there might seem why we should have no hearing:
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but seeing what by vnequall diuision of parishes at the first, the vnequall diuision, or rather dissipation of Church-liuings since, the multitude of vnreasonable customes and prescriptions, together with the continuall imparity of learned mens deserts, that pretence at this time especially can haue no place, there is no cause,
but seeing what by unequal division of Parishes At the First, the unequal division, or rather dissipation of Church-livings since, the multitude of unreasonable customs and prescriptions, together with the continual imparity of learned men's deserts, that pretence At this time especially can have no place, there is no cause,
vnlesse any will imagine that wee the Preachers of the Gospell, the lights of the world, the stewards and diposers of the Ministeries of God, the leaders vnto life eternall,
unless any will imagine that we the Preachers of the Gospel, the lights of the world, the Stewards and diposers of the Ministeries of God, the leaders unto life Eternal,
and those not meane persons onely, well affected to the Clergie, that desire and labour the same, this so generall and weightie a cause, may iustly challenge mature consideration, speedy and condigne regard. Fifthly.
and those not mean Persons only, well affected to the Clergy, that desire and labour the same, this so general and weighty a cause, may justly challenge mature consideration, speedy and condign regard. Fifthly.
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The priests vnder Moses law are reprooued by the Prophets and tearmed dumbe dogs, deceiuers, sleepie watch men, Idols, &c. But yet the people are not aduised and taught by the Prophets therefore to withhold from them their appointed portions: but the contrarie.
The Priests under Moses law Are reproved by the prophets and termed dumb Dogs, deceivers, sleepy watch men, Idols, etc. But yet the people Are not advised and taught by the prophets Therefore to withhold from them their appointed portions: but the contrary.
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yet h hee sendeth the leper cleansed to the priest, and bids him offer as was appointed, and that to testifie that the publique ministerie must be maintained, be the ministers neuer so weake, neuer so wicked.
yet h he sends the leper cleansed to the priest, and bids him offer as was appointed, and that to testify that the public Ministry must be maintained, be the Ministers never so weak, never so wicked.
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But yet (saith he) This is but a balde excuse, for of such abuses they shall shall giue account to God, which doe commit such things, not who pay the tithes.
But yet (Says he) This is but a bald excuse, for of such Abuses they shall shall give account to God, which do commit such things, not who pay the Tithes.
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or else, make them and theirs like Oreb and Zeb, yea make them and all their counsellers, furtherers and partakers like as Zeba and Zalmana, which yet say, Let vs take to our selues the houses of God in possession, and seeke still to sease vpon the inheritance of the Lord,
or Else, make them and theirs like Oreb and Zeb, yea make them and all their Counsellers, furtherers and partakers like as Zeba and Zalmana, which yet say, Let us take to our selves the houses of God in possession, and seek still to seize upon the inheritance of the Lord,
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Lastly, are they Gods? If then we rob and defraud, we spoile and debarre God of those things anie manner of way, let vs looke for the hand of God to smite vs, the wrath and plagues of God to consume vs for such sin and iniquity.
Lastly, Are they God's? If then we rob and defraud, we spoil and debar God of those things any manner of Way, let us look for the hand of God to smite us, the wrath and plagues of God to consume us for such since and iniquity.
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As they by their vnreasonable customes, and compositions, by violence and vsurpation, take from him his tithes and oblations, so he by vnseasonable weather, by caterpillers, and other deuouring meanes, doth and will take from them the increase of their stocks, the fruits of their fields, &c. that so hee may bring penurie into their houses,
As they by their unreasonable customs, and compositions, by violence and usurpation, take from him his Tithes and Oblations, so he by unseasonable weather, by caterpillars, and other devouring means, does and will take from them the increase of their stocks, the fruits of their fields, etc. that so he may bring penury into their houses,
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For this is (as Saint Augustine long agoe obserued) Domini iustissima consuetudo, the Lords custome most iust and equall, a thing that he doth very often execute:
For this is (as Saint Augustine long ago observed) Domini iustissima consuetudo, the lords custom most just and equal, a thing that he does very often execute:
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what? vt si illi tu decimam non dederis, tu ad decimam reuoceris, that is, If thou giue him not his tenth, thou, hauing lost thy nine parts, be brought to a tenth.
what? vt si illi tu decimam non dederis, tu ad decimam reuoceris, that is, If thou give him not his tenth, thou, having lost thy nine parts, be brought to a tenth.
so often and so great mortalities and famines, because people doe not pay to God his due, but detaine vnto themselues, some by one meanes, some by another, that which is Gods. Other of the fathers,
so often and so great mortalities and famines, Because people do not pay to God his endue, but detain unto themselves, Some by one means, Some by Another, that which is God's Other of the Father's,
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And not the fathers only, but likewise the auncient counsels and sacred synods of those first and best times, that so wee might know the same to haue beene also the common doctrine,
And not the Father's only, but likewise the ancient Counsels and sacred synods of those First and best times, that so we might know the same to have been also the Common Doctrine,
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and the verie faith of the whole Church, haue so decreede and concluded. According vnto whom, for our owne land and time, though our other sinnes bee manie,
and the very faith of the Whole Church, have so decreed and concluded. According unto whom, for our own land and time, though our other Sins be many,
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so common and vsual a sinne, viz. the defrauding of God and his Church, the manifold sacriledge euerie where committed among vs, the contempt and wrong that way done to our Church-men both in towne and countrie, the ill and slender prouision made for the Ministers of the Gospell by vs that so long haue professed the Gospell;
so Common and usual a sin, viz. the defrauding of God and his Church, the manifold sacrilege every where committed among us, the contempt and wrong that Way done to our Churchmen both in town and country, the ill and slender provision made for the Ministers of the Gospel by us that so long have professed the Gospel;
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euen for this massie sinne, or rather masse of sinnes it is, that we are so oft smitten with famines and dearth, with vnseasonable and bad weather, scorching drought and drenching wet, flouds and fires, with losse of goods and needinesse of all things, that so wee may receiue a iust and full reward according to our wicked workes.
even for this massy sin, or rather mass of Sins it is, that we Are so oft smitten with famines and dearth, with unseasonable and bad weather, scorching drought and drenching wet, floods and fires, with loss of goods and neediness of all things, that so we may receive a just and full reward according to our wicked works.
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if we consider what hath beene the end of such, may wee not say with the Psalmist. 77. Percussit inimicos in posteriora, that is, that God hath wounded his enemies on the hinder parts,
if we Consider what hath been the end of such, may we not say with the Psalmist. 77. Percussit inimicos in posteriora, that is, that God hath wounded his enemies on the hinder parts,
On the other side, if wee render to God his due, and rightly giue him the things that be his, wee may safely promise vnto our selues Gods assured fauour and blessing.
On the other side, if we render to God his endue, and rightly give him the things that be his, we may safely promise unto our selves God's assured favour and blessing.
We haue his word for it Mal. 3. if we bring omnes decimas all the tithes into his barne, and take such order that there may be sufficient meate in his house for them that doe him and vs seruice there, he will open the windowes of heauen vnto vs,
We have his word for it Malachi 3. if we bring omnes Tithes all the Tithes into his bairn, and take such order that there may be sufficient meat in his house for them that do him and us service there, he will open the windows of heaven unto us,
and power out vpon vs a blessing of plentie without measure: he will rebuke the deuourer that he shall not destroy the fruit of our ground, our land shall be a pleasant land, and so wee shall be repaid at large,
and power out upon us a blessing of plenty without measure: he will rebuke the devourer that he shall not destroy the fruit of our ground, our land shall be a pleasant land, and so we shall be repaid At large,
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And would to God in hac re longè maxima, in this so great and weightie a cause, we could at length be induced to prooue what God would doe? Hee doth not vse to deceiue mē with vaine words,
And would to God in hac re long maxima, in this so great and weighty a cause, we could At length be induced to prove what God would do? He does not use to deceive men with vain words,
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And we may iustly thinke that no small part of that plentie and abundance which our eares haue heard our owne forefathers had, was because in this point they were more righteous then we.
And we may justly think that no small part of that plenty and abundance which our ears have herd our own Forefathers had, was Because in this point they were more righteous then we.
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They would not for a world take to themselues that they knew to bee, as they rightly and religiously tearmed it, Gods part, They beleeued they should neuer prosper,
They would not for a world take to themselves that they knew to be, as they rightly and religiously termed it, God's part, They believed they should never prosper,
yea, so carefull and precise were they in these matters, that manie times they would in their last wils bequeath some thing pro decimis oblitis, for forgotten tithes.
yea, so careful and precise were they in these matters, that many times they would in their last wills Bequeath Some thing Pro decimis oblitis, for forgotten Tithes.
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And therefore God did blesse them: he did increase their store and multiply their seede; he made their flocks to prooue well, and their cattell to prosper.
And Therefore God did bless them: he did increase their store and multiply their seed; he made their flocks to prove well, and their cattle to prosper.
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and we that goe before them in profession, would but imitate them (for this point) in our conuersation, no doubt wee should succeed them in plentie as well as in place:
and we that go before them in profession, would but imitate them (for this point) in our Conversation, no doubt we should succeed them in plenty as well as in place:
and with the first fruites (the best) of thine increase: so shall thy Barnes be filled, and thy presses runne ouer with new wine, or in plainer tearmes, Da mihi decimam, & multiplicabo tibi nouem:
and with the First fruits (the best) of thine increase: so shall thy Barns be filled, and thy presses run over with new wine, or in plainer terms, Dam mihi decimam, & multiplicabo tibi November:
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Act. 17. Search the scriptures, whether it be so or no, weigh what I haue spoken in an equall ballance, consult not in matters diuine, with flesh and blood, let not selfewill, couetousnesse, custome, companie,
Act. 17. Search the Scriptures, whither it be so or no, weigh what I have spoken in an equal balance, consult not in matters divine, with Flesh and blood, let not Self-will, covetousness, custom, company,
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What conuicted by truth, the force whereof is verie great, and soundnesse of argument and demonstration, you finde consonant to veritie and equitie, that practise, remembring well that not they are blessed which heare the word onely,
What convicted by truth, the force whereof is very great, and soundness of argument and demonstration, you find consonant to verity and equity, that practise, remembering well that not they Are blessed which hear the word only,
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If you heare and yet will not obey, but harden your hearts, and say within your selues licet persuaseris, non persuadebis, that is, Though you haue perswaded vs to the right,
If you hear and yet will not obey, but harden your hearts, and say within your selves licet persuaseris, non persuadebis, that is, Though you have persuaded us to the right,
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and enioy Gods blessings and fauours which he hath certainly promised, and will most assuredly performe vnto all those that do according to this Commandement.
and enjoy God's blessings and favours which he hath Certainly promised, and will most assuredly perform unto all those that do according to this Commandment.
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and guide your hearts that you may delight to doe those things that be wel pleasing in his sight, to the edifying of your brethren, furtherance of the Gospell, comfort of your owne soules,
and guide your hearts that you may delight to do those things that be well pleasing in his sighed, to the edifying of your brothers, furtherance of the Gospel, Comfort of your own Souls,
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To whom with the Sonne and the holy Ghost three persons and one euerliuing God be rendred and ascribed all honor, praise, power and dominion both now and euer: Amen. FINIS.
To whom with the Son and the holy Ghost three Persons and one everliving God be rendered and ascribed all honour, praise, power and dominion both now and ever: Amen. FINIS.
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Aug. in locum Serm. 129. Idem Tom. 10. Homil. 48. And. Hispan reg. decim. 4. Scourge of Sacrelidge. D. 8. a. & H. 5. a. fig. 8. Abulens. in Mat. 22. qu. 101. Glos. ordin.
Aug. in locum Sermon 129. Idem Tom. 10. Homily 48. And. Hispan reg. decim. 4. Scourge of Sacrelidge. D. 8. a. & H. 5. a. fig. 8. Abulens. in Mathew 22. queen. 101. Glos. Ordain.
Downam. Ser. o•. 1. Tim. 3. 1. De consecr. dist. i. c. Tabernaculū Tho. 2. 2ae. q. arg. 8. Lud. viu. De Contrit. fol. 122. faem. Mon. O. 4. a Gods portion n•w in time of the Gospell. 1. Tithes personal & prediall. q Aug. de. rect. cath. conuersat. Idem. Serm. de Temp. 219. Idem. de. verb. Apost. Serm. 47.
downham. Ser. o•. 1. Tim. 3. 1. De Consecrate. Dist. i. c. Tabernaculū Tho. 2. 2ae. q. Argument. 8. Lud. viu. De Contrite. fol. 122. Faem. Mon. O. 4. a God's portion n•w in time of the Gospel. 1. Tithes personal & predial. q Aug. de. rect. Catholic. conuersat. Idem. Sermon de Temp. 219. Idem. de. verb. Apost. Sermon 47.
Aug. Serm. de. Temp. 219. Glos. in c. quicunque. 26. q. 7. Hostiens. in. Sū. § Barba. consil 49. And. His. reg. Decim. 10. Anthon. Butr. in cap. Paro chiano•. C. 16. q. 1. R•uertmini.
Aug. Sermon de. Temp. 219. Glos. in c. quicunque. 26. q. 7. Hostiens. in. Sum. § Barba. council 49. And. His. reg. Decim. 10. Anton. Butr. in cap. Paro chiano•. C. 16. q. 1. R•uertmini.
Gualt. Homil in Math. 23. Ze•per. de legib. lib. primo. Rebuff. de deo. qu. i. fig. 13. 14. faem Mon. n. i. b. Hooker. polit. Eccles. lib. 5. §. 7. 9. Carlt. ir. of tithes c. 5. pag. 25.
Walter. Homily in Math. 23. Ze•per. de Legib. lib. primo. Rebuff. de God. queen. i. fig. 13. 14. Faem Mon. n. i. b. Hooker. Politic. Eccles. lib. 5. §. 7. 9. Carlt. ir. of Tithes c. 5. page. 25.
C. decimae. 16 qu. 1. 6. Tua. glos. C. Omnes. de. maiorit. & obed. C. cum quis. arg. l. assumptio. ff. ad municipia. Rebuff de dec. qu. 5. fig. 25. Andr. Hispan. reg. dec. •. 11. Corset. in tract. de pot. reg. q. 37.
C. Decimae. 16 queen. 1. 6. Tua. gloss. C. Omnes. de. maiorit. & obed. C. cum quis. Argument. l. assumptio. ff. ad municipia. Rebuff de dec. queen. 5. fig. 25. Andrew Hispan. reg. dec. •. 11. Corset. in tract. de pot. reg. q. 37.
Zepper. de polit. eccles. lib. pri. capit. 21. Zozom. hist. eccl. lib. 2. c. 4. Euseb. de vit. Const. lib. 2. c. 36. et. lib. 10. c. 5. An Admonition to the Parliament.
Zepper. de Politic. eccles. lib. Pray. Capital. 21. Zozom. hist. Ecclesiastes. lib. 2. c. 4. Eusebius de vit. Constantinople lib. 2. c. 36. et. lib. 10. c. 5. an Admonition to the Parliament.
Rebuf. de. dec. qu. 1 fig. 2. 4. 5. Idem. de congr. port. pag. 385. fig. 81. C. i. de Prebend. in 6. Clem. •. de in. patron. Willet. in Synop. contr. •. qu. 6.
Rebuke. de. dec. queen. 1 fig. 2. 4. 5. Idem. de Conger. port. page. 385. fig. 81. C. i. de Prebend. in 6. Clem. •. de in. patron. Willet. in Synopsis Contr. •. queen. 6.
Lind•. Prouinc. lib. 3. de dec. et ob. passim, Exigantur decimae, et prout expedit, ecclesiae persoluantur, si Rector ita maluerit: Nisi parochiani velint pro talib. competentem facere redemptionem; id { que } ad valorem decima, modo ne in fraudem et damnum ea fiat ad commodum eccl. scilicet ad iust. valorem, vel amplius.
Lind•. Province. lib. 3. de dec. et ob. passim, Exigantur Decimae, et prout expedit, ecclesiae persoluantur, si Rector ita maluerit: Nisi parochiani velint Pro talib. competentem facere redemptionem; id { que } ad valorem decima, modo ne in fraudem et damnum ea fiat ad commodum Ecclesiastes. scilicet ad just. valorem, vel Amplius.
Rebuff. de dec. q. 13. f. 35. C. Veniens. de Transact. Transactio super dec. futur. quamdiu viuit Curatus valet, sed eo mortus extinguitur reg. iur. ant. 54. Duaren. de Benef. et minist. eccles. lib. 8. c. 1.
Rebuff. de dec. q. 13. f. 35. C. Veniens. de Transact. Transactio super dec. future. Quamdiu viuit Curatus valet, sed eo mortus extinguitur reg. Your. Ant. 54. Duaren. de Beneficence et Ministry. eccles. lib. 8. c. 1.
The dangerous inconueniēce of these. Whether I cast a doubt without cause, might appeare if particular notice were duely taken of that the church hath lost within these 60. yeares. Foem. Monar. in the concl. n. 8.
The dangerous inconvenience of these. Whither I cast a doubt without cause, might appear if particular notice were duly taken of that the Church hath lost within these 60. Years. Foem. Monar. in the Conclusio. n. 8.
Lindw. de. dec. et obl. cap. Quoniam propter verb. consuetud. Innoc. extra: de dec. c. in aliquib. Greg. c. cap. ex parte. de consu. Andr. hisp. reg. dec. 1. et est notabile. C. quicunque. 16 quaest. 7. Hostiens. tit. de decimis. Ridl. view of. pag. 148.
Lindw. de. dec. et obl. cap. Quoniam propter verb. consuetud. Innocent extra: de dec. c. in aliquib. Greg. c. cap. ex parte. de consu. Andrew Hispanic. reg. dec. 1. et est notabile. C. quicunque. 16 Question. 7. Hostiens. tit. de decimis. Ridl. view of. page. 148.
For where our tithe is wel worth two or three shillings we haue for it but two or three pence & for foure pēce or twelue pēce at the least, we haue but an halfe penie. Item in rates of grounds where it ye elds now per an. hūdred markes or hundred — poūds, we haue happely ten or twelue shillings for the tithe thereof after the old valew, where reason would our rates should rise as well as your rent. More, in many places there is a custome, that for pasture ground let to rent, we take for tithe the tenth peny of the rent; a course very equall and easie, and of long practise as may appeare. Lindw. de dec. cap. Quoniam prepter. §. de Nutrimentis. verb. diuidenda est. in gloss. Yet because it is some times a little more commodious to the Church then the tithe, as now a daies it is paid, can bee, Lord how oft is it denied vs, how hardly can we enioy it what repining and grudging against it?
For where our tithe is well worth two or three shillings we have for it but two or three pence & for foure pence or twelue pence At the least, we have but an half penny. Item in rates of grounds where it the elds now per an. hūdred marks or hundred — pounds, we have happily ten or twelue shillings for the tithe thereof After the old value, where reason would our rates should rise as well as your rend. More, in many places there is a custom, that for pasture ground let to rend, we take for tithe the tenth penny of the rend; a course very equal and easy, and of long practice as may appear. Lindw. de dec. cap. Quoniam prepter. §. de Nutrimentis. verb. diuidenda est. in gloss. Yet Because it is Some times a little more commodious to the Church then the tithe, as now a days it is paid, can be, Lord how oft is it denied us, how hardly can we enjoy it what repining and grudging against it?
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which is very great already, for whereas the whole number of parish Churches in England & Wales is, at this day, but 9284. of them 3895. are impropriated. vide Camdens Britt. pag. 162.
which is very great already, for whereas the Whole number of parish Churches in England & Wales is, At this day, but 9284. of them 3895. Are impropriated. vide Camdens Britt. page. 162.
Which is so violent and extreame, that in many places it hath deuoured so much of the profits of the Church, that scant the ½, yea scant ¼ yea or some times the seauenth or eighth part thereof remaineth to the Church.
Which is so violent and extreme, that in many places it hath devoured so much of the profits of the Church, that scant the ½, yea scant ¼ yea or Some times the Seventh or eighth part thereof remains to the Church.
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For of that which by the Impropr. is left, the Parishnor in these daies by his customes, prescriptions, &c. bereaueth the Incumbent vsually of the one halfe at least.
For of that which by the Impropr. is left, the Parishnor in these days by his customs, prescriptions, etc. bereaveth the Incumbent usually of the one half At least.
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Lindw. de dec in Gloss. verb. vniformis: Idem C. Quoniam propter. verb. consuetud. Rebuff. de decim. qu. 13. fig. 49. 50 Hostiens. in sum e. tit. § fin. q. 16. Ridl. view. p. 148
Lindw. de dec in Gloss. verb. vniformis: Idem C. Quoniam propter. verb. consuetud. Rebuff. de decim. queen. 13. fig. 49. 50 Hostiens. in sum e. tit. § fin. q. 16. Ridl. view. p. 148
Note there, the laietie hauing found but one vnreasonable custōe against them, and that but in an Angle of the land, could haue it speedily cut away: the cleargie finde many in all places, yet they can haue no redresse.
Note there, the Laity having found but one unreasonable custom against them, and that but in an Angle of the land, could have it speedily Cut away: the Clergy find many in all places, yet they can have no redress.
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Bucer. de regn. cbr. lib. 2. cap. 7. Latim. ser. 1. et 6 before K. Ed. 6. Lamb. Peramb. of Kent. Monū. of Martyrs. p. Suruey of p. discip. pag. 243. Leauer. serm. at P. crosse.
Bucer. de regn. cbr. lib. 2. cap. 7. Latin. ser. 1. et 6 before K. Ed. 6. Lamb. Peramb. of Kent. Monū. of Martyrs. p. Survey of p. Disciple. page. 243. Leaver. sermon. At P. cross.
Ioseph. Antiqu. Iud. lib. 14. c. 12. Valer. Max. l. 1. c. 2. Liu. Decad. 3 l. 2. Plin. l. 9. c. 1. Macrob. lib. 3. Sabellic. Aenead. 4. l. 3. p 527. et Aen. 5. l. 5. p. 764. et ibid. l. 8. p. 821. Polid. angl. bist. l. 10. Buyers & sellers are like guilty in Symonie.
Ioseph. Antique Iud. lib. 14. c. 12. Valer Max. l. 1. c. 2. Liu Decad. 3 l. 2. Pliny l. 9. c. 1. Macrob lib. 3. Sabellic. Aenead. 4. l. 3. p 527. et Aen. 5. l. 5. p. 764. et Ibid. l. 8. p. 821. Polish Angel. bist. l. 10. Buyers & sellers Are like guilty in Simony.
D. Some pref. to his treat. of sacram. arg. 2. Sophronist. p. 55. Rebuff. de congru. port. p. 335. & 390. fig. 94. C. Omnis Christianus de consecr. dist. 1. Panorm. in dist. c. ex present. col. vlt. de pign.
D. some pref. to his Treat. of Sacrament. Argument. 2. Sophronist. p. 55. Rebuff. de congru. port. p. 335. & 390. fig. 94. C. Omnis Christian the Consecrate. Dist. 1. Panorm. in Dist. c. ex present. col. Ult. de pign.
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Rebuff. de dec. q. 13. fig. 59. &. qu. 14. fig. 11. Angel. Clauos. in verb. dec. §. 2. C. qui cōtra. dist. 8. Hostiens. in. c. aliquis infi•. cod. Andr. Hisp. regul. dec. 8. et notab. 5.
Rebuff. de dec. q. 13. fig. 59. &. queen. 14. fig. 11. Angel. Nails. in verb. dec. §. 2. C. qui cōtra. Dist. 8. Hostiens. in. c. aliquis infi•. cod. Andrew Hispanic Regal. dec. 8. et notab. 5.
Quod diuini iuris est, id nullius in bonis est. Iastit. lib. 2. tit. 1 Item. Aliquāde siquis etiam b•na fide rem possiderit: non tamen illi vsucapio vllo tempor• procedit: veluti siquis-rem sacram vel religiosam-possideat. lib. 2. tit. 6. 2. By open iniurie.
Quod Divine iuris est, id Nullius in bonis est. Iastit. lib. 2. tit. 1 Item. Aliquāde siquis etiam b•na fide remembering possiderit: non tamen illi Usucapion vllo tempor• procedit: Veluti siquis-rem Sacrament vel religiosam-possideat. lib. 2. tit. 6. 2. By open injury.
Extra. de dec. cap. 16. q. 1. et. 7 et in c. tua. de dec. glos. et doct. in. c. sciscitaueris. 7. quest. 1. C. quisquis. 17. q. 4. Caietam. in Sum. in verb. decimas.
Extra. de dec. cap. 16. q. 1. et. 7 et in c. tua. de dec. gloss. et doct. in. c. sciscitaueris. 7. quest. 1. C. quisquis. 17. q. 4. Caietam. in Sum. in verb. Tithes.
Chryso. in epist. ad Tit. c. 2. et in Phillip. 2. hom. 9. Pet. Mar. loc. cō. class. 3 cap. 2. Rebuff. de cong. port. pag. 382. fig. •6. Ambr. in. 1. Tim. 5. et in 1. Thes. 5. Bucer. de reg. Chri. lib. 2. c. 13. Suru. of discip. p. 118.
Chryso. in Epistle. ad Tit. c. 2. et in Philip. 2. hom. 9. Pet. Mar. loc. con. class. 3 cap. 2. Rebuff. the cong. port. page. 382. fig. •6. Ambrose in. 1. Tim. 5. et in 1. Thebes 5. Bucer. de reg. Christ lib. 2. c. 13. Suru. of Disciple. p. 118.
Wherof whoso obserueth our histories for 500. yeares together til the daies of Q. Mary; shal finde that euen in such yeares as are chronicles for yeares of great deatth, the prices of things were such (for the most part) as we now would account reasonable and very good cheap.
Whereof whoso observeth our histories for 500. Years together till the days of Q. Marry; shall find that even in such Years as Are chronicles for Years of great deatth, the Princes of things were such (for the most part) as we now would account reasonable and very good cheap.
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For in many of them nothing is left for the minister but a pension of 10. or. 8. or fiue pound, yea in some places lesse thē 4. pound, per an though the impropriation be worth. 1. 2. 3 ye or 400. poūd per an. See Mr. Crashaw. ep. Dedic. before Perkins.
For in many of them nothing is left for the minister but a pension of 10. or. 8. or fiue pound, yea in Some places less them 4. pound, per an though the impropriation be worth. 1. 2. 3 the or 400. pound per nias. See Mr. Crashaw. Epistle. Dedicate. before Perkins.
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Cassiod. lib. 2. ep. 20. Iud. charond. ad leg. Phil Iud. de praem. et honor. sacerd. C. de eccles. et Episcop. 1. We demand nothing but our owne and which is still paid, one or other where.
Cassiodorus. lib. 2. Epistle. 20. Iud. charond. ad leg. Philip Iud. de Praem. et honour. Sacred. C. de eccles. et Bishop. 1. We demand nothing but our own and which is still paid, one or other where.
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