A sermon preached at Sudbury in the county of Suffolk at a lecture set up there, for the last summers half year with the approbation of the bishop of diocese, by the clergy of that deanery, to preach upon the points in controversie, between the Church of Rome, and the Church of England / by William Battie ...
GALAT. III. 1. Oh foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth Crucified among you.
GALATIANS. III. 1. O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes jesus christ hath been evidently Set forth crucified among you.
Observing of them, that they had been troubled so far, by some, whom he wisheth cut off for so doing, as to be seduced to relinquish the Liberty they were called to by the Gospel,
Observing of them, that they had been troubled so Far, by Some, whom he wishes Cut off for so doing, as to be seduced to relinquish the Liberty they were called to by the Gospel,
as he doth in the words of the Text, wherein we have these things considerable. First, The Object of the Apostles reprehension, The Churches of Galatia.
as he does in the words of the Text, wherein we have these things considerable. First, The Object of the Apostles reprehension, The Churches of Galatia.
Thirdly, The Aggravation of the defection in the last Words, which is, That they had had a clear and manifest discovery of the great Gospel Truth wherein they wavered given them, at such time as the Gospel was first preached to them, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently, &c. To consider of the two first of these in connexion, the Object of the reprehension, the Churches of Galatia; and the Matter of it, their desection from the Truth, into a very great errour;
Thirdly, The Aggravation of the defection in the last Words, which is, That they had had a clear and manifest discovery of the great Gospel Truth wherein they wavered given them, At such time as the Gospel was First preached to them, before whose eyes jesus christ hath been evidently, etc. To Consider of the two First of these in connexion, the Object of the reprehension, the Churches of Galatia; and the Matter of it, their desection from the Truth, into a very great error;
the holding of Circumcision, and the Ceremonies of the Law of Moses still necessary to Salvation, which the Apostle calls, the making of the Cross of Christ of no effect, and a denial of his being come in the flesh;
the holding of Circumcision, and the Ceremonies of the Law of Moses still necessary to Salvation, which the Apostle calls, the making of the Cross of christ of no Effect, and a denial of his being come in the Flesh;
in the first Chapter the fifteenth Verse, we read that the number of Names together, (Apostles and Disciples) were about 120, which being increased, (as we read in the next Chapter,) to a very great number, by S. Peter 's Sermon, we farther read, that they continued stedfastly in the Apostles doctrine,
in the First Chapter the fifteenth Verse, we read that the number of Names together, (Apostles and Disciples) were about 120, which being increased, (as we read in the next Chapter,) to a very great number, by S. Peter is Sermon, we farther read, that they continued steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine,
From the Scripture, a Church may be duly described, a Company of Believers united together in the Profession of the same Faith, Administration of the same Sacraments,
From the Scripture, a Church may be duly described, a Company of Believers united together in the Profession of the same Faith, Administration of the same Sacraments,
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Now as to what we mean by particular Churches, if we look into the Scriptures, we shall find, that when they speak of any Country where the Gospel had been preached, they mention the Churches of that Country.
Now as to what we mean by particular Churches, if we look into the Scriptures, we shall find, that when they speak of any Country where the Gospel had been preached, they mention the Churches of that Country.
Thus we read of the Churches of Judea, Cilicia, Syria, and Galatia; because of the several Congregations in those great Countries, each having its particular Bishop over it,
Thus we read of the Churches of Judea, Cilicia, Syria, and Galatia; Because of the several Congregations in those great Countries, each having its particular Bishop over it,
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And again in the holy Scriptures, because of the subordination of these Churches under one Head, we do sometimes read of Church only in the singular number,
And again in the holy Scriptures, Because of the subordination of these Churches under one Head, we do sometime read of Church only in the singular number,
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so all the Churches of all Cities, and all Nations under heaven, may be reduced to the same single denomination of Church, in relation to one supreme Governour of them all, which is the notion of the Church we mention in our Creed, the Catholick, or Universal Church:
so all the Churches of all Cities, and all nations under heaven, may be reduced to the same single denomination of Church, in Relation to one supreme Governor of them all, which is the notion of the Church we mention in our Creed, the Catholic, or Universal Church:
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and whereas every particular Church hath its own particular supreme Governour upon earth, the Universal Church hath no other one particular Head, that we read of, either in the Scriptures,
and whereas every particular Church hath its own particular supreme Governor upon earth, the Universal Church hath no other one particular Head, that we read of, either in the Scriptures,
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Now whereas the Church of Rome doth very much insist upon this priviledge; and contend for it, and that very earnestly, and not without very great cause;
Now whereas the Church of Room does very much insist upon this privilege; and contend for it, and that very earnestly, and not without very great cause;
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it will not be amiss to consider here what it is that Church produceth as a Grant or Patent for this wonderfull priviledge, her being invested with it.
it will not be amiss to Consider Here what it is that Church Produceth as a Grant or Patent for this wonderful privilege, her being invested with it.
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And first of all, they much insist upon that promise of Christ in the fourteenth of S. John, the sixteenth Verse, where he tells his Disciples, I will pray the Father,
And First of all, they much insist upon that promise of christ in the fourteenth of S. John, the sixteenth Verse, where he tells his Disciples, I will pray the Father,
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and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever: which Scripture, were the Proselytes of that Church allowed the Bible in their Mother tongue,
and he shall give you Another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever: which Scripture, were the Proselytes of that Church allowed the bible in their Mother tongue,
as us, of their Churches Infallibility, from that Text. For if according to their own doctrine, the Infallibility of their Church depends upon the Pope's Infallibility, in confirming the Decrees of Councils,
as us, of their Churches Infallibility, from that Text. For if according to their own Doctrine, the Infallibility of their Church depends upon the Pope's Infallibility, in confirming the Decrees of Councils,
they must be such as keep God's Commandment, Ver. 15. as expect to partake of this Promise, and Ver. 17. it is flatly denied the men the Scriptures stile by the name of the World, that is, all wicked and worldly minded Men, who only mind earthly things,
they must be such as keep God's Commandment, Ver. 15. as expect to partake of this Promise, and Ver. 17. it is flatly denied the men the Scriptures style by the name of the World, that is, all wicked and worldly minded Men, who only mind earthly things,
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and so is made the peculiar priviledge of such whose Conversation, as the Apostles words are, is in Heaven; but how the Popes of Rome for many Centuries have answered these conditions, let their own Historians, Onuphrius, and Platina be judges.
and so is made the peculiar privilege of such whose Conversation, as the Apostles words Are, is in Heaven; but how the Popes of Room for many Centuries have answered these conditions, let their own Historians, Onuphrius, and Platina be judges.
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God doth neither here, nor any where else promise the Church of Rome, or any other Church, his Holy Spirit, to lead them into all truth, whether they will or no;
God does neither Here, nor any where Else promise the Church of Rome, or any other Church, his Holy Spirit, to led them into all truth, whither they will or no;
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as that Images are not to be worshipped, that the Communion is to be received in both kinds, that Prayers and Praises are to be performed in a known tongue;
as that Images Are not to be worshipped, that the Communion is to be received in both Kinds, that Prayers and Praises Are to be performed in a known tongue;
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but if they will not follow as they are led, they must erre as their Ancestors have done for many generations, let them talk what they will of being secured by this or any other promise of Infallibility.
but if they will not follow as they Are led, they must err as their Ancestors have done for many generations, let them talk what they will of being secured by this or any other promise of Infallibility.
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Another Scripture they insist upon, is that in the 1 Tim. 3.15. That thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thy self in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the Pillar and ground of the truth:
another Scripture they insist upon, is that in the 1 Tim. 3.15. That thou Mayest know how thou Ought to behave thy self in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the Pillar and ground of the truth:
and without which we are not able to make any sense of sundry Scriptures, there is not the least footing from this Scripture for the Churches infallibility,
and without which we Are not able to make any sense of sundry Scriptures, there is not the least footing from this Scripture for the Churches infallibility,
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Now to shew the frequency of this figure, I might mention sundry Scriptures where it is used, as particularly Gen. 49.9. Judas Catulus, where the sense certainly is, Judas is as a Lions whelp, Psal. the 11.1. NONLATINALPHABET Flee Bird, which the Septuagint renders by the Adverb, NONLATINALPHABET, Flee as a Bird to the mountains;
Now to show the frequency of this figure, I might mention sundry Scriptures where it is used, as particularly Gen. 49.9. Judas Catulus, where the sense Certainly is, Judas is as a Lions whelp, Psalm the 11.1. Flee Bird, which the septuagint renders by the Adverb,, Flee as a Bird to the Mountains;
why must the Church be meant of the Church of Rome, and not of Ephesus where Timothy was Bishop? But farther grant them this also, that this Scripture speaks of the Church of Rome, and that the Church of Rome is peculiarly the Pillar and ground, that is, the Proposer, the Preserver,
why must the Church be meant of the Church of Rome, and not of Ephesus where Timothy was Bishop? But farther grant them this also, that this Scripture speaks of the Church of Rome, and that the Church of Room is peculiarly the Pillar and ground, that is, the Proposer, the Preserver,
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it is well known there are sundry perfections and properties in holy Writ, ascribed to persons and things, which are ascribed not as notes of performance,
it is well known there Are sundry perfections and properties in holy Writ, ascribed to Persons and things, which Are ascribed not as notes of performance,
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and indeed we find in the Book of Deut. that the regard was very great, the Jews were obliged in to all the decision sof their Church, in all matters of Controversie, Deut. 17.8, 9, 10, 11, 12. the Israclites were commanded upon pain of death in all hard matters to repair to the Priests in Council, in the place which God should choose, and to abide by their determinations.
and indeed we find in the Book of Deuteronomy that the regard was very great, the jews were obliged in to all the decision sof their Church, in all matters of Controversy, Deuteronomy 17.8, 9, 10, 11, 12. the Israelites were commanded upon pain of death in all hard matters to repair to the Priests in Council, in the place which God should choose, and to abide by their determinations.
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Now that such Churches have erred, besides what we have in the Text to this purpose, we have more instances in the second and third Chap. of the Revel. of St. John; the advice is considerable to this purpose, which is given the Church of Sardis, Rev. 3.3. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast;
Now that such Churches have erred, beside what we have in the Text to this purpose, we have more instances in the second and third Chap. of the Revel. of Saint John; the Advice is considerable to this purpose, which is given the Church of Sardis, Rev. 3.3. remember Therefore how thou hast received and herd, and hold fast;
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which advice plainly implies her defection through errour, for remedies are always adapted to the disease, the remedy then prescribed the Church of Sardis being her remembring what she had received and heard,
which Advice plainly Implies her defection through error, for remedies Are always adapted to the disease, the remedy then prescribed the Church of Sardis being her remembering what she had received and herd,
and her holding of it fast for the future, (an Exhortation frequently given with regard to sound doctrine) her disease must be her defection from the doctrine she had formerly heard and received into errour;
and her holding of it fast for the future, (an Exhortation frequently given with regard to found Doctrine) her disease must be her defection from the Doctrine she had formerly herd and received into error;
We read that in the days of the Emperours, Constantius and Valens, even the whole visible Church did Arrianize, that it grew into a Proverb, Athanasius against the World, and the World against Athanasius.
We read that in the days of the emperors, Constantius and Valens, even the Whole visible Church did Arianize, that it grew into a Proverb, Athanasius against the World, and the World against Athanasius.
Upon this Argument that Churches having erred they may erre, they retort upon us, that if the Church is Fallible, she may have been deceived in delivering the Canon of the holy Scriptures,
Upon this Argument that Churches having erred they may err, they retort upon us, that if the Church is Fallible, she may have been deceived in delivering the Canon of the holy Scriptures,
when if the Church they have them by be deceivable, they are uncertain whether or no they have any authentick Scriptures? But now what is this any other than only a fallacious arguing, called, à dicto secundùm quid, ad dictum simpliciter:
when if the Church they have them by be deceivable, they Are uncertain whither or no they have any authentic Scriptures? But now what is this any other than only a fallacious arguing, called, à Dicto secundùm quid, ad dictum simpliciter:
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For we affirm this fallibility only of a particular Church, whose witness is but a small part of the testimony that authenticates the Canon of the Scripture, the testimony in whole of this being only the concurring consent of all Churches in all ages.
For we affirm this fallibility only of a particular Church, whose witness is but a small part of the testimony that authenticates the Canon of the Scripture, the testimony in Whole of this being only the concurring consent of all Churches in all ages.
as if a man should go about to perswade us, that if the Vintage of France miscarry, we can have no Wine from France, and therefore if that Vintage miscarry we can have no Wine at all, which every one must acknowledge to be a silly lame arguing.
as if a man should go about to persuade us, that if the Vintage of France miscarry, we can have no Wine from France, and Therefore if that Vintage miscarry we can have no Wine At all, which every one must acknowledge to be a silly lame arguing.
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If a Brook be branched into several streams, and one proves muddy, does it follow that we can have no clean water by going upwards to where they are united,
If a Brook be branched into several streams, and one Proves muddy, does it follow that we can have no clean water by going upward to where they Are united,
and it runs muddy, very muddy, and hath done so for many Ages, and must do so till a Commission of Sewers can be by good authority granted for the cleansing of it,
and it runs muddy, very muddy, and hath done so for many Ages, and must do so till a Commission of Sewers can be by good Authority granted for the cleansing of it,
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and where it unites and agrees with the streams of other Churches, and more upward still, till we come to the Fountain, the Primitive belief of the Universal Church,
and where it unites and agrees with the streams of other Churches, and more upward still, till we come to the Fountain, the Primitive belief of the Universal Church,
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But here it is farther objected by the Papists, and it is that they make the greatest noise with, that the Canon of the Scripture being stated, the Church however that is not infallible, hath no way left her of deciding infallibly all differences and controversies that may arise, about the interpretation of Canonical Scriptures.
But Here it is farther objected by the Papists, and it is that they make the greatest noise with, that the Canon of the Scripture being stated, the Church however that is not infallible, hath no Way left her of deciding infallibly all differences and controversies that may arise, about the Interpretation of Canonical Scriptures.
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Seeing they cannot suppress the holy Scriptures, which we may believe they would if they could, by their forbidding the publishing of them in a known tongue, they endeavour heartily, by this pretence of their sole Infallibility, to ingross (which would be as much to their purpose as the suppressing of them,) the sole interpretation of them to their Church alone.
Seeing they cannot suppress the holy Scriptures, which we may believe they would if they could, by their forbidding the publishing of them in a known tongue, they endeavour heartily, by this pretence of their sole Infallibility, to ingross (which would be as much to their purpose as the suppressing of them,) the sole Interpretation of them to their Church alone.
Now there be three things suggested in this Objection, to amuse the Men they would Proselyte, which if we consider them by themselves, it will appear, there is nothing in the whole Objection,
Now there be three things suggested in this Objection, to amuse the Men they would Proselyte, which if we Consider them by themselves, it will appear, there is nothing in the Whole Objection,
First, They would insinuate by this Objection, that there is an absolute necessity of having all controversies infallibly decided that may arise about the interpretation of difficult places in the holy Scriptures.
First, They would insinuate by this Objection, that there is an absolute necessity of having all controversies infallibly decided that may arise about the Interpretation of difficult places in the holy Scriptures.
Now as to the first thing pretended in this Objection, If we look into the holy Scriptures never so wishly, we shall not find, that they do speak at all of any such necessity there is of having all controversies infallibly determined, that may arise about the Interpretation of them;
Now as to the First thing pretended in this Objection, If we look into the holy Scriptures never so wishly, we shall not find, that they do speak At all of any such necessity there is of having all controversies infallibly determined, that may arise about the Interpretation of them;
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as they did upon the day of Pentecost, to lead them into all truth, ignorant themselves and under mistakes, about a revealed truth, viz. the preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles; and the opinion that they were to preach the Gospel only to the Jews, prevailed among them, till such time,
as they did upon the day of Pentecost, to led them into all truth, ignorant themselves and under mistakes, about a revealed truth, viz. the preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles; and the opinion that they were to preach the Gospel only to the jews, prevailed among them, till such time,
For the second thing pretended, that it is in the power of their Church to interpret infallibly all the difficult places that be in the holy Scriptures;
For the second thing pretended, that it is in the power of their Church to interpret infallibly all the difficult places that be in the holy Scriptures;
The vanity of this pretence is sufficiently shewn, onely by telling them, that they have not given the world any proof of any such admirable faculty belonging to their Church;
The vanity of this pretence is sufficiently shown, only by telling them, that they have not given the world any proof of any such admirable faculty belonging to their Church;
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and would such a Light as this be put under a Bushel? should such a Talent as this lie buried among them? It were enough, were there any such thing as modesty and shame among them, to make them give over their vain glorying, to hear the Profoundest Expositors of the Roman Communion, acknowledge themselves ignorant of the meaning of divers places in the holy Scriptures,
and would such a Light as this be put under a Bushel? should such a Talon as this lie buried among them? It were enough, were there any such thing as modesty and shame among them, to make them give over their vain glorying, to hear the Profoundest Expositors of the Roman Communion, acknowledge themselves ignorant of the meaning of diverse places in the holy Scriptures,
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and for want of certainty, pass their several Conjectures upon them, and swell their Comments upon the Scriptures into numberless Volumes, none of which they dare Vote Infallible.
and for want of certainty, pass their several Conjectures upon them, and swell their Comments upon the Scriptures into numberless Volumes, none of which they Dare Vote Infallible.
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If they have this Infallibility among them, could they imploy it better, than by writing one infallible Comment upon the whole Bible? for what a benefit would this be to the Christian World!
If they have this Infallibility among them, could they employ it better, than by writing one infallible Comment upon the Whole bible? for what a benefit would this be to the Christian World!
how worthy and beneficial a thing would it be for them, to hold him there, from day to day, till he had Writ a Comment upon the whole Bible, we might safely abide by as Infallible;
how worthy and beneficial a thing would it be for them, to hold him there, from day to day, till he had Writ a Comment upon the Whole bible, we might safely abide by as Infallible;
Now if they have the same for the points wherein they differ from us that have no footing in the holy Scriptures, a certainty thus grounded upon universal Tradition, concerning the proof of their Divinity,
Now if they have the same for the points wherein they differ from us that have no footing in the holy Scriptures, a certainty thus grounded upon universal Tradition, Concerning the proof of their Divinity,
and they build a great weight upon it, and therefore it had need be lain sure, they offer us no Miracles, we read nothing of it in the holy Scripture, shall we take their word for their Infallibility,
and they built a great weight upon it, and Therefore it had need be lain sure, they offer us no Miracles, we read nothing of it in the holy Scripture, shall we take their word for their Infallibility,
to which Beza in his Comment upon these words of St. Paul 's to Timothy, the Pillar and ground of the truth, make this very apt reply, taking notice of the brags and gloryings of the Church of Rome, from that and other Scriptures, about her Infallibility,
to which Beza in his Comment upon these words of Saint Paul is to Timothy, the Pillar and ground of the truth, make this very apt reply, taking notice of the brags and gloryings of the Church of Rome, from that and other Scriptures, about her Infallibility,
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and when called upon for some substantial proof of it, all her boasting dwindles into her own Infallible testimony, he concludes, Who ever took a known Whores word in commendation of her own honesty?
and when called upon for Some substantial proof of it, all her boasting dwindles into her own Infallible testimony, he concludes, Who ever took a known Whores word in commendation of her own honesty?
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The Apostle sharpens his reprehension here from the consideration of the clear understanding that had been given them of the sum of the Christian Religion, upbraiding them with it, that Christ Crucified had been formerly as convincingly declared among them by his Preaching,
The Apostle sharpens his reprehension Here from the consideration of the clear understanding that had been given them of the sum of the Christian Religion, upbraiding them with it, that christ crucified had been formerly as convincingly declared among them by his Preaching,
They had been rightly informed in the way of Salvation, Christ, and him Crucified, and that they should be imposed upon so far as to expect it in any other way,
They had been rightly informed in the Way of Salvation, christ, and him crucified, and that they should be imposed upon so Far as to expect it in any other Way,
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That which here would be spoken to is this, What is it, that Men may satisfie themselves by, that they are of that Church, that hath the true Faith professed in it;
That which Here would be spoken to is this, What is it, that Men may satisfy themselves by, that they Are of that Church, that hath the true Faith professed in it;
that is, all those Doctrines that are of necessity to be believed in order to salvation? For satisfaction here, we are to consider, what it is we may duly account the only standard of this true Faith,
that is, all those Doctrines that Are of necessity to be believed in order to salvation? For satisfaction Here, we Are to Consider, what it is we may duly account the only standard of this true Faith,
Which position, if we be able by good reasoning from Scripture, and Antiquity, to make good against all opposition, our Church receiving and teaching all that for truth, that either directly,
Which position, if we be able by good reasoning from Scripture, and Antiquity, to make good against all opposition, our Church receiving and teaching all that for truth, that either directly,
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we may confidently infer, that they who injoy the blessing of the Communion of the Church of England, they are of that Church, that hath the true Faith professed in it.
we may confidently infer, that they who enjoy the blessing of the Communion of the Church of England, they Are of that Church, that hath the true Faith professed in it.
Now to make this out against those who mainly oppose us here, the Church of Rome, I doubt not but it may be done from a principle wherein they and we are agreed, which is, that the holy Scriptures are of Divine Authority.
Now to make this out against those who mainly oppose us Here, the Church of Rome, I doubt not but it may be done from a principle wherein they and we Are agreed, which is, that the holy Scriptures Are of Divine authority.
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This, I think, they do agree with us in, that the Scriptures are of Divine Inspiration, only they will not allow them to contain in them, a sufficient direction in all things needfull to salvation, without the supplement of their Tradition;
This, I think, they do agree with us in, that the Scriptures Are of Divine Inspiration, only they will not allow them to contain in them, a sufficient direction in all things needful to salvation, without the supplement of their Tradition;
one Effect may have divers Causes concurring to the producing of it, and every Cause can onely be accounted able, that doth what belongs to it in the way of causality it is to operate in;
one Effect may have diverse Causes concurring to the producing of it, and every Cause can only be accounted able, that does what belongs to it in the Way of causality it is to operate in;
Now, St. Luke, in the Preface of his Gospel, tells us, they are given to be a Declaration of the things surely to be believed by us; and this being the use they are given to us for,
Now, Saint Lycia, in the Preface of his Gospel, tells us, they Are given to be a Declaration of the things surely to be believed by us; and this being the use they Are given to us for,
if they be not a full, but a partial Declaration only of the things to be surely believed by us, their being able implying, their being able in their kind, it cannot be affirmed of them, that they are able to make us wise unto salvation;
if they be not a full, but a partial Declaration only of the things to be surely believed by us, their being able implying, their being able in their kind, it cannot be affirmed of them, that they Are able to make us wise unto salvation;
but the Apostle is peremptory in it, that they are able: so that by good consequence from this Scripture we are assured, that the holy Scriptures do contain in them a full Declaration of all the things needfull to be surely believed by us.
but the Apostle is peremptory in it, that they Are able: so that by good consequence from this Scripture we Are assured, that the holy Scriptures do contain in them a full Declaration of all the things needful to be surely believed by us.
and he does not endeavour to satisfie the Disciples of John, that he was the Messiah, from the Miracles themselves that he wrought in the presence of them, without minding them that it was so Prophesied long before by Isaiah, that the Messiah should at his coming work such Miracles, repeating the very words of that Prophet in the 35 of Isaiah, ver. 5, 6. Thus it was the constant way of Christ and his Apostles, without insisting at all upon their Infallibility, evermore to honour the sufficiency of the holy Scriptures:
and he does not endeavour to satisfy the Disciples of John, that he was the Messiah, from the Miracles themselves that he wrought in the presence of them, without minding them that it was so Prophesied long before by Isaiah, that the Messiah should At his coming work such Miracles, repeating the very words of that Prophet in the 35 of Isaiah, ver. 5, 6. Thus it was the constant Way of christ and his Apostles, without insisting At all upon their Infallibility, evermore to honour the sufficiency of the holy Scriptures:
And in their footsteps, shall we find all the Fathers of the first Ages of the Church walking, making their constant appeals in all Controversies concerning matters of Faith, to the holy Scriptures.
And in their footsteps, shall we find all the Father's of the First Ages of the Church walking, making their constant appeals in all Controversies Concerning matters of Faith, to the holy Scriptures.
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St. Austin in his second Book of the Christian Doctrine, Chap. 9. is express in it, That all things appertaining to Faith and Life, are most evidently contained in the holy Scriptures.
Saint Austin in his second Book of the Christian Doctrine, Chap. 9. is express in it, That all things appertaining to Faith and Life, Are most evidently contained in the holy Scriptures.
sed audiamus, haec dicit Dominus, and then he proceeds, sunt certi libri dominici, quorum authoritati, utrique consentimus, ibi quaeramus Ecclesiam, ibi discutiamus causam nostram.
sed Let us hear, haec dicit Dominus, and then he proceeds, sunt certi Libri Dominici, quorum authoritati, utrique consentimus, There quaeramus Church, There discutiamus Causam nostram.
and not without good reason, if the opinion of St. Chrysostom may weigh any thing with us, which we have in these words, in his 49 Homily, Nullo modo cognoscitur quae sit vera Ecclesia, nisi tantummodo per scripturas;
and not without good reason, if the opinion of Saint Chrysostom may weigh any thing with us, which we have in these words, in his 49 Homily, Nullo modo cognoscitur Quae sit vera Ecclesia, nisi tantummodo per scripturas;
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for why, Traditions, saith he, have greater force in them to confute Hereticks, (meaning Protestants) than the Scriptures have: An honest Confession by the way, that Protestants are not to be worsted by their Church, by any weapons the Scripture affords them for it.
for why, Traditions, Says he, have greater force in them to confute Heretics, (meaning Protestants) than the Scriptures have: an honest Confessi by the Way, that Protestants Are not to be worsted by their Church, by any weapons the Scripture affords them for it.
than what those words of Irenaeus induce us to account them, Lib. 3. Cap. 1. Quod tunc praeconiaverunt, postea per dei voluntatem in scripturis nobis tradiderunt;
than what those words of Irnaeus induce us to account them, Lib. 3. Cap. 1. Quod tunc praeconiaverunt, postea per dei voluntatem in Scriptures nobis tradiderunt;
yet it is there so lockt up, that there is no coming at it, unless we have the Key of the interpretation of their Church along with us, to let us in to the right sense and meaning of the Scriptures.
yet it is there so locked up, that there is no coming At it, unless we have the Key of the Interpretation of their Church along with us, to let us in to the right sense and meaning of the Scriptures.
In Answer here, we do acknowledge, that it is not the words, but the sense of the Scriptures, we are to be ruled by, in our search of necessary truths,
In Answer Here, we do acknowledge, that it is not the words, but the sense of the Scriptures, we Are to be ruled by, in our search of necessary truths,
We do not meet with it either in the Scriptures, or in the Antient Fathers, that it was ever acknowledged to be the right of the Church of Rome, to be the sole Interpreter of the holy Scriptures.
We do not meet with it either in the Scriptures, or in the Ancient Father's, that it was ever acknowledged to be the right of the Church of Rome, to be the sole Interpreter of the holy Scriptures.
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And here we do add farther on the behalf of the Church of England, that by the Scriptures thus expounded, there is nothing wanting in our Church, that goes to the Constitution of a Church.
And Here we do add farther on the behalf of the Church of England, that by the Scriptures thus expounded, there is nothing wanting in our Church, that Goes to the Constitution of a Church.
and considering how much it is they glory of the unboundedness of the jurisdiction of their Church, one would think it should be a matter whereof there never had been any doubt in the Christian Church, especially in the Ages nearest the Apostles.
and considering how much it is they glory of the unboundedness of the jurisdiction of their Church, one would think it should be a matter whereof there never had been any doubt in the Christian Church, especially in the Ages nearest the Apostles.
And if we may fairly look so far backward, we may best expect, to meet with the true account of the Ancient Belief in this thing, in the Constitutions of the 4 first General Councils.
And if we may fairly look so Far backward, we may best expect, to meet with the true account of the Ancient Belief in this thing, in the Constitutions of the 4 First General Councils.
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but what on the contrary proves it to be a meer Usurpation. The sixth Canon of the Council of Nice appoints, that Ancient Customs should be observed,
but what on the contrary Proves it to be a mere Usurpation. The sixth Canon of the Council of Nicaenae appoints, that Ancient Customs should be observed,
and that the Patriarch of Alexandria should have Jurisdiction over the Churches of Egypt, Libya, and Pentapolis, as it was the right by custom to the Bishop of Rome, to have Jurisdiction over the Churches of the West, belonging to his Patriarchate;
and that the Patriarch of Alexandria should have Jurisdiction over the Churches of Egypt, Libya, and Pentapolis, as it was the right by custom to the Bishop of Rome, to have Jurisdiction over the Churches of the West, belonging to his Patriarchate;
and that not by reason of any grant from Christ, but with regard to Rome 's being the Head City of the Empire, as the 28 Canon of the Council of Chalcedon is most express in it, in these words, NONLATINALPHABET, upon which account, the same Canon gives equal priviledges, with the Patriarch of Rome, to the Patriarch of Constantinople, because the City of Constantinople was then honoured in like manner with Rome, both with an Empire,
and that not by reason of any grant from christ, but with regard to Room is being the Head city of the Empire, as the 28 Canon of the Council of Chalcedon is most express in it, in these words,, upon which account, the same Canon gives equal privileges, with the Patriarch of Rome, to the Patriarch of Constantinople, Because the city of Constantinople was then honoured in like manner with Room, both with an Empire,
and Senate, appointing the Patriarchate of Constantinople to be acknowledged the second after Rome. Now as to the Popes Jurisdiction over England, by his being Patriarch of the West, the Romanists have been challenged ever since the Reformation, to give instance of one Act of Jurisdiction he ever exercised in the English Church for 300 years after Christ, and they are not able to do it,
and Senate, appointing the Patriarchate of Constantinople to be acknowledged the second After Room. Now as to the Popes Jurisdiction over England, by his being Patriarch of the West, the Romanists have been challenged ever since the Reformation, to give instance of one Act of Jurisdiction he ever exercised in the English Church for 300 Years After christ, and they Are not able to do it,
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and not having Jurisdiction in all that time, he stands excluded from having it to the worlds end, by the 8 Canon of the Council of Ephesus. To which Council the Bishops of Cyprus appealed from the Patriarch of Antioch, and because it did appear that that Patriarch had no right of Jurisdiction over the Cyprian Bishops before that time, it was provided that he should neither have it for the time to come;
and not having Jurisdiction in all that time, he Stands excluded from having it to the world's end, by the 8 Canon of the Council of Ephesus. To which Council the Bishops of Cyprus appealed from the Patriarch of Antioch, and Because it did appear that that Patriarch had no right of Jurisdiction over the Cyprian Bishops before that time, it was provided that he should neither have it for the time to come;
and the Council in the same Canon provided, that no Bishop should invade anothers Province, where he had not had right of Jurisdiction before that time, time out of mind, giving a reason for it becoming the Disciples of the Meek and Lowly Jesus, lest his carriage herein should resemble NONLATINALPHABET, the huffing pride of secular Powers.
and the Council in the same Canon provided, that no Bishop should invade another's Province, where he had not had right of Jurisdiction before that time, time out of mind, giving a reason for it becoming the Disciples of the Meek and Lowly jesus, lest his carriage herein should resemble, the huffing pride of secular Powers.
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if the difference could not be decided within the Province, the memory of St. Peter if it seemed good to the Bishops, might be honoured by writing to Julius Bishop of Rome for his judgment in the controversie.
if the difference could not be decided within the Province, the memory of Saint Peter if it seemed good to the Bishops, might be honoured by writing to Julius Bishop of Room for his judgement in the controversy.
But what advantage is this to the Bishop of Rome when he pretends his Jurisdiction to be of Divine Right, to have a Council complement his See, with an if it please you, let us pay some respect to the Memory of St. Peter.
But what advantage is this to the Bishop of Room when he pretends his Jurisdiction to be of Divine Right, to have a Council compliment his See, with an if it please you, let us pay Some respect to the Memory of Saint Peter.
In a word, the 4 first Councils gave the Bishop of Rome no other honour or power but that of a Patriarch, whence we may conclude, that his being an Universal Monarch was an unknown thing to them;
In a word, the 4 First Councils gave the Bishop of Rome no other honour or power but that of a Patriarch, whence we may conclude, that his being an Universal Monarch was an unknown thing to them;
and that when it came to be inquired into, was rejected by them who were so far from being Protestants, that at the same time they rejected the Pope's Supremacy, they burnt Protestants;
and that when it Come to be inquired into, was rejected by them who were so Far from being Protestants, that At the same time they rejected the Pope's Supremacy, they burned Protestants;
whence is it that they are now so eager for this one point, that they could dispense with Protestants in the other Articles for which they once burnt them, provided they would but subscribe to them in this one thing?
whence is it that they Are now so eager for this one point, that they could dispense with Protestants in the other Articles for which they once burned them, provided they would but subscribe to them in this one thing?
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but till they resolve us, how it is possible that that point that was never dreamt of by the Primitive Saints and Martys, should now become the great salvation point;
but till they resolve us, how it is possible that that point that was never dreamed of by the Primitive Saints and Martys, should now become the great salvation point;
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they must excuse us, if we suspect that they have onely a Plot upon us, much like that Simeon and Levi had upon the Sechemites, when they pretended Religion certainly,
they must excuse us, if we suspect that they have only a Plot upon us, much like that Simeon and Levi had upon the Sheminithites, when they pretended Religion Certainly,
in like manner I fear it may truly be suspected, the main drift of the Papists to be agreed and to be one People with us, (onely as the Sechemites were to be Circumcised, we must acknowledge the Pope's Supremacy) is this;
in like manner I Fear it may truly be suspected, the main drift of the Papists to be agreed and to be one People with us, (only as the Sheminithites were to be Circumcised, we must acknowledge the Pope's Supremacy) is this;
Our Ancestours selt so much of it in that little time, as hath given their Posterity cause ever since to pray From the tender mercies of an Inquisition,
Our Ancestors selt so much of it in that little time, as hath given their Posterity cause ever since to pray From the tender Mercies of an Inquisition,
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Now to apply this to our selves that hath been spoken, to shew what it is that men may satisfie themselves by, they are of that Church that hath the true Faith professed in it.
Now to apply this to our selves that hath been spoken, to show what it is that men may satisfy themselves by, they Are of that Church that hath the true Faith professed in it.
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Forasmuch as we can six here, that appealing to the holy Scriptures as interpreted by the Primitive Church, the Church of England is a true Church, teaching the Ancient Catholick and Apostolick Faith;
Forasmuch as we can six Here, that appealing to the holy Scriptures as interpreted by the Primitive Church, the Church of England is a true Church, teaching the Ancient Catholic and Apostolic Faith;
and in which nothing is wanting, that goes to the Constitution of a Church, according to what we find to be the notion of a Church in the holy Scriptures;
and in which nothing is wanting, that Goes to the Constitution of a Church, according to what we find to be the notion of a Church in the holy Scriptures;
It may seem a thing incredible that in such an Age of Light and Learning, there should be any fear of Mens being deluded and imposed upon so as to be in danger of this seduction,
It may seem a thing incredible that in such an Age of Light and Learning, there should be any Fear of Mens being deluded and imposed upon so as to be in danger of this seduction,
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But His Majesty in his Proclamation for a General Fast, Feb. 4. 1673. acquainting us with the restless practices of the Romish Recusants threatning a subversion both of Church and State;
But His Majesty in his Proclamation for a General Fast, Feb. 4. 1673. acquainting us with the restless practices of the Romish Recusants threatening a subversion both of Church and State;
but of their presumptions of prevailing in rooting out the Pestilent Heresie, as they are pleased to stile the Protestant Religion, we are I hope allowed to account it no needless Jealousie, that too many are thus disposed to be cheated and couzened of their Religion:
but of their presumptions of prevailing in rooting out the Pestilent Heresy, as they Are pleased to style the Protestant Religion, we Are I hope allowed to account it no needless Jealousy, that too many Are thus disposed to be cheated and cozened of their Religion:
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For is it to be imagined, that if they did not meet with good Markets in England, and find Chap-men for their pitifull counterfeit Wares, to make Exchanges with to the Advantage of the Roman Church, we should have so many Factours from Rome among us, that it is much to be suspected, we have ten Doctrine Factours from Rome, to one that Trades in any thing this Land affords?
For is it to be imagined, that if they did not meet with good Markets in England, and find Chapmen for their pitiful counterfeit Wares, to make Exchanges with to the Advantage of the Roman Church, we should have so many Factors from Room among us, that it is much to be suspected, we have ten Doctrine Factors from Room, to one that Trades in any thing this Land affords?
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Well, the aforesaid Proclamation calls upon us to look upon it as a judgment, we should be in this danger from Rome; and we may well look upon it as so,
Well, the aforesaid Proclamation calls upon us to look upon it as a judgement, we should be in this danger from Room; and we may well look upon it as so,
for a People to be so far besotted, or in the Apostles word bewitched, to forsake a Church where nothing is wanting that was believed in the Primitive Church,
for a People to be so Far besotted, or in the Apostles word bewitched, to forsake a Church where nothing is wanting that was believed in the Primitive Church,
and where nothing is imposed to be believed by us, and that consonantly to the 7 Canon of the Council of Ephesus, but what we meet with in the Ancient Creeds,
and where nothing is imposed to be believed by us, and that consonantly to the 7 Canon of the Council of Ephesus, but what we meet with in the Ancient Creeds,
and those Creeds onely as the words of the eighth Article of Religion run, because they may be proved by good warranty of the holy Scriptures, to forsake this Church,
and those Creeds only as the words of the eighth Article of Religion run, Because they may be proved by good warranty of the holy Scriptures, to forsake this Church,
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and we find it inflicted as so upon such as receive not the Truth in the love of it, 2 Thess. 2.10, 11. to be left to strong delusions, that they should believe a Lie.
and we find it inflicted as so upon such as receive not the Truth in the love of it, 2 Thess 2.10, 11. to be left to strong delusions, that they should believe a Lie.
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and how certainly had they all been destroyed for it, if it had not been for Moses 's Intercession? And let not any reply and say here, they are but a few who are thus bewitched,
and how Certainly had they all been destroyed for it, if it had not been for Moses is Intercession? And let not any reply and say Here, they Are but a few who Are thus bewitched,
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and how is it to be an affliction to us all? when the word of God gives us express instances for our afflicting our selves in this case, Revel. 2.14. the Church of Pergamus is reproved, for having such amongst them as taught corrupt Doctrine;
and how is it to be an affliction to us all? when the word of God gives us express instances for our afflicting our selves in this case, Revel. 2.14. the Church of Pergamos is reproved, for having such among them as taught corrupt Doctrine;
and forasmuch as our help in this, as in all other duties, is of the Lord, Pray we heartily for our selves unto God that he would stablish, strengthen,
and forasmuch as our help in this, as in all other duties, is of the Lord, Pray we heartily for our selves unto God that he would establish, strengthen,
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and whilst God is pleased to continue to us the true Religion, let us do our utmost endeavour to be true and firm to it, without which we vainly pray for our own stedfastness.
and while God is pleased to continue to us the true Religion, let us do our utmost endeavour to be true and firm to it, without which we vainly pray for our own steadfastness.
as the things wherein they may best express their truth and firmness to their Religion, and whereby they may best endeavour to preserve themselves stedfast in it.
as the things wherein they may best express their truth and firmness to their Religion, and whereby they may best endeavour to preserve themselves steadfast in it.
The thing they twitted us with of old was this, Where was your Church before Luther? but by leaving off in a careless way those Offices of Worship our Church appoints us, we now put this stone into their hands to throw at us, where is your Church now? was there ever a Church without publick Worship? were not the first Christians called a Church from their continuing in the Apostles Fellowship and Doctrine, their breaking the Sacramental Bread together,
The thing they twitted us with of old was this, Where was your Church before Luther? but by leaving off in a careless Way those Offices of Worship our Church appoints us, we now put this stone into their hands to throw At us, where is your Church now? was there ever a Church without public Worship? were not the First Christians called a Church from their Continuing in the Apostles Fellowship and Doctrine, their breaking the Sacramental Bred together,
And it is worth the being considered here, that the Papists will permit their Proselytes to come to our Sermons but not to our Sacraments nor our Prayers,
And it is worth the being considered Here, that the Papists will permit their Proselytes to come to our Sermons but not to our Sacraments nor our Prayers,
for that would look like embodying with us, as our joyning and continuing in the constant Celebration of these Ordinances, is our embodying into, and being a Church.
for that would look like embodying with us, as our joining and Continuing in the constant Celebration of these Ordinances, is our embodying into, and being a Church.
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Now whilst we by a gross neglect of these Churching duties even give over the being a Church, can we expect, that God should continue us a Church? Nay, may we not rather dread, that God in anger,
Now while we by a gross neglect of these Churching duties even give over the being a Church, can we expect, that God should continue us a Church? Nay, may we not rather dread, that God in anger,
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as he threatens Ephesus, should remove our Candlestick out of its place, for the loss of our first love, the love our Ancestors had at first to those duties,
as he threatens Ephesus, should remove our Candlestick out of its place, for the loss of our First love, the love our Ancestors had At First to those duties,
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Secondly, Whilst God is pleased to continue the true Religion among us, be we true to it, not betraying it, by exposing it to scandall through any impiety or prophaneness,
Secondly, While God is pleased to continue the true Religion among us, be we true to it, not betraying it, by exposing it to scandal through any impiety or profaneness,
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1. Consider in the first place, what a heavy Judgment it would be, for God to take away the Light he hath set up amongst us, by blessing us with the Protestant Religion,
1. Consider in the First place, what a heavy Judgement it would be, for God to take away the Light he hath Set up among us, by blessing us with the Protestant Religion,
And what can so provoke him to it, as not to use it to the purposes he sends it, to mend and cleanse our ways by taking heed unto it? but to abuse it onely to hunt out for notions by it, to be able to dispute and quarrel about the Circumstantials onely of Religion,
And what can so provoke him to it, as not to use it to the Purposes he sends it, to mend and cleanse our ways by taking heed unto it? but to abuse it only to hunt out for notions by it, to be able to dispute and quarrel about the Circumstantials only of Religion,
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Now he that observes the first Direction, and by God's grace orders himself in that manner that his Life is a true Comment upon the word of Life he hath received into his heart,
Now he that observes the First Direction, and by God's grace order himself in that manner that his Life is a true Comment upon the word of Life he hath received into his heart,
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and so as to the true Religion it teacheth, nothing so fixeth it with us, as when our Conversations are imbued with it, by our every day practice of it,
and so as to the true Religion it Teaches, nothing so fixeth it with us, as when our Conversations Are imbued with it, by our every day practice of it,
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Thirdly, Consider we that in this way of living up to the rules of our Religion, we can onely put our selves under hopes that God may have mercy of us,
Thirdly, Consider we that in this Way of living up to the rules of our Religion, we can only put our selves under hope's that God may have mercy of us,
