A sermon preach'd at Colchester, June 2. 1697. Before the Right Honourable and Reverend Father in God Henry Lord Bishop of London, at a conference with his clergy upon His Majesty's late injunctions. / By H. De Luzancy ... ; Printed by his Lordship's special command. ; To which are prefixed some remarks on the Socinians late answer to the four letters written against them by the same author.

De Luzancy, H. C. (Hippolyte du Chastelet), d. 1713
Publisher: Printed by E Holt for Tho Bennet at the Half Moon in St Paul s Church yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1697
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: B21416 ESTC ID: R26743 STC ID: D2423A
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Timothy, 2nd, I, 13; Socinianism;
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0 A SERMON 2 Tim. 1 13. Hold fast the Form of sound Words. A SERMON 2 Tim. 1 13. Hold fast the From of found Words. dt n1 crd np1 crd crd vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 ALtho' the Church is a Divine Institution, the Mystical Body of Christ, and the Purchase of his Blood; Although the Church is a Divine Institution, the Mystical Body of christ, and the Purchase of his Blood; cs dt n1 vbz dt j-jn n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 Yet the Experience of all Ages has made it appear from the beginning of its happy Establishment, that evil Men and Seducers have attempted not only to ruine its Out-works, Yet the Experience of all Ages has made it appear from the beginning of its happy Establishment, that evil Men and Seducers have attempted not only to ruin its Outworks, av dt n1 pp-f d n2 vhz vvn pn31 vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1, cst j-jn n2 cc n2 vhb vvn xx av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 but even to blow up its very Foundation. This Christ had foreseen when he told his Apostles, Matth. 18.7. that it must needs be that Offences come. but even to blow up its very Foundation. This christ had foreseen when he told his Apostles, Matthew 18.7. that it must needs be that Offences come. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 j n1. d np1 vhd vvn c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2, np1 crd. cst pn31 vmb av vbi d n2 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 This St. Paul was not unacquainted with, when he said to the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 11.19. There must be also Heresies among you: This Saint Paul was not unacquainted with, when he said to the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 11.19. There must be also Heresies among you: d n1 np1 vbds xx j p-acp, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt np1, vvn np1 crd. a-acp vmb vbi av n2 p-acp pn22: (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 No Age or Society being without Men who love to abound in their own Sence; have not Justice enough to acknowledge their Weakness and Ignorance; No Age or Society being without Men who love to abound in their own Sense; have not justice enough to acknowledge their Weakness and Ignorance; dx n1 cc n1 vbg p-acp n2 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1; vhb xx n1 av-d pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 and will rather yield to Passion and Prejudice, than be led by the plain Assertions of Scripture, and will rather yield to Passion and Prejudice, than be led by the plain Assertions of Scripture, cc vmb av-c vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, cs vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 and the calm and serene Dictates of Reason. and the Cam and serene Dictates of Reason. cc dt j-jn cc j vvz pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 So great an Evil could not but vehemently affect that zealous Apostle, who had incumbent on him the Care of all the Churches. So great an Evil could not but vehemently affect that zealous Apostle, who had incumbent on him the Care of all the Churches. av j dt n-jn vmd xx cc-acp av-j vvi d j n1, r-crq vhd vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f d dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
9 A truly Episcopal Spirit cannot sit unconcern'd, and see them perish for whom Christ dy'd. A truly Episcopal Spirit cannot fit unconcerned, and see them perish for whom christ died. dt av-j np1 n1 vmbx vvi vvn, cc vvi pno32 vvi p-acp r-crq np1 vvd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 Nor could any way be found more effectual to prevent this, than that Men should speak the same things, Nor could any Way be found more effectual to prevent this, than that Men should speak the same things, ccx vmd d n1 vbi vvn av-dc j pc-acp vvi d, cs d n2 vmd vvi dt d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
11 and agree in uniform Expressions, as well as in the same Profession of Faith, 1 Cor. 1.10. and agree in uniform Expressions, as well as in the same Profession of Faith, 1 Cor. 1.10. cc vvi p-acp j n2, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 Now I beseech you, Brethren, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ that you all speak the same thing, Now I beseech you, Brothers, by the Name of our Lord jesus christ that you all speak the same thing, av pns11 vvb pn22, n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1 cst pn22 d vvb dt d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 and that there be no Schisms among you; and that there be no Schisms among you; cc cst pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp pn22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 but that you be perfectly join'd together in the same mind, and in the same Judgment. but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same Judgement. cc-acp cst pn22 vbb av-j vvn av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 This is the ground of the excellent Direction given in the Text to Timothy, Hold fast the Form of sound Words. This is the ground of the excellent Direction given in the Text to Timothy, Hold fast the From of found Words. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 An Advice which, if necessary at any time, is certainly now of a vast Importance; an advice which, if necessary At any time, is Certainly now of a vast Importance; dt n1 r-crq, cs j p-acp d n1, vbz av-j av pp-f dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 when the Enthusiast on one side, and the Disputer of this World on the other, have rent Religion to pieces: when the Enthusiast on one side, and the Disputer of this World on the other, have rend Religion to Pieces: c-crq dt n1 p-acp crd n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n-jn, vhb vvn n1 p-acp n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 When Men think it a Discredit to their Parts and Abilities, to think soberly: And instead of uniting against the Common Enemy, will rather suffer the War to be brought into their own Quarters, When Men think it a Discredit to their Parts and Abilities, to think soberly: And instead of uniting against the Common Enemy, will rather suffer the War to be brought into their own Quarters, c-crq n2 vvb pn31 dt vvb p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp vvb av-j: cc av pp-f n-vvg p-acp dt j n1, vmb av-c vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
19 than part with their private, tho' crude and indigested Notions! than part with their private, though crude and indigested Notions! cs n1 p-acp po32 j, cs j cc j n2! (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
20 In speaking to these Words, I will endeavour to shew, I. What is the Form of found Words? II. How dangerous it is to depart from it. III. In speaking to these Words, I will endeavour to show, I What is the From of found Words? II How dangerous it is to depart from it. III. p-acp vvg p-acp d n2, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, uh q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f vvn n2? crd c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
21 How we ought to behave our selves in relation to them who have departed from it? How we ought to behave our selves in Relation to them who have departed from it? c-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pn31? (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
22 First, Then, what is the Form of sound Words? It is nothing else but a Collection of the several Verities diffus'd through the whole Body of the Sacred Scriptures. First, Then, what is the From of found Words? It is nothing Else but a Collection of the several Verities diffused through the Whole Body of the Sacred Scriptures. ord, av, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2? pn31 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
23 An express Form, as some have render'd it, not much different in this from the Sence of the Greek Commentators: an express From, as Some have rendered it, not much different in this from the Sense of the Greek Commentators: dt j n1, c-acp d vhb vvn pn31, xx d j p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jp n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
24 But more truly NONLATINALPHABET, a short Account, a Summary of Christian Doctrine, by which Men come to know what to embrace, and what to refuse. But more truly, a short Account, a Summary of Christian Doctrine, by which Men come to know what to embrace, and what to refuse. cc-acp av-dc av-j, dt j vvb, dt n1 pp-f np1 n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq pc-acp vvi, cc r-crq pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
25 This St. Paul intends when he tells the Romans, Chap. 6.17. that they have obey'd from the heart that Form of Doctrine which was deliver'd to them. This Saint Paul intends when he tells the Romans, Chap. 6.17. that they have obeyed from the heart that From of Doctrine which was Delivered to them. d n1 np1 vvz c-crq pns31 vvz dt np1, np1 crd. cst pns32 vhb vvd p-acp dt n1 cst n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
26 But more agreeably to the Original, into which they were deliver'd. A noble Expression, and elegantly treated by St. Basil in his Discourse of Baptism. But more agreeably to the Original, into which they were Delivered. A noble Expression, and elegantly treated by Saint Basil in his Discourse of Baptism. p-acp av-dc av-j p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn. dt j n1, cc av-j vvn p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
27 This the Apostle calls in the Verse next to the Text, NONLATINALPHABET, that excellent Trust committed to the Shepherds of the Flock, Rom. 12.6. He will have no preaching, no establishing of any Doctrine, but NONLATINALPHABET. This the Apostle calls in the Verse next to the Text,, that excellent Trust committed to the Shepherd's of the Flock, Rom. 12.6. He will have no preaching, no establishing of any Doctrine, but. np1 dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 ord p-acp dt n1,, cst j n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvb, np1 crd. pns31 vmb vhi dx vvg, dx n-vvg pp-f d n1, cc-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
28 All Sciences have their Axiomata, their first Principles, the ground of all their Demonstrations. Christianity has its Axiomata NONLATINALPHABET, on which all the rest is built. All Sciences have their Axiomata, their First Principles, the ground of all their Demonstrations. Christianity has its Axiomata, on which all the rest is built. av-d n2 vhb po32 np1, po32 ord n2, dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2. np1 vhz po31 np1, p-acp r-crq d dt n1 vbz vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
29 Whatsoever we have to say, must be reduc'd to that, and without it ought not to be admitted. Whatsoever we have to say, must be reduced to that, and without it ought not to be admitted. r-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, cc p-acp pn31 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
30 These Axiomata NONLATINALPHABET, these Fundamental Principles of Christianity are, 1 st. the Apostolical Creed. 2 dly, Those Enlargements on it, which the growth of Heresies made necessary in the first General Councils. These Axiomata, these Fundamental Principles of Christianity Are, 1 Saint. the Apostolical Creed. 2 dly, Those Enlargements on it, which the growth of Heresies made necessary in the First General Councils. d np1, d j n2 pp-f np1 vbr, vvn zz. dt j n1. crd av, d n2 p-acp pn31, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vvd j p-acp dt ord j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
31 These four which Gregory the Great profess'd to reverence next to the four Gospels. First, The Apostolical Creed, that unchangeable Rule of Faith, as Tertullian calls it. These four which Gregory the Great professed to Reverence next to the four Gospels. First, The Apostolical Creed, that unchangeable Rule of Faith, as Tertullian calls it. np1 crd r-crq np1 dt j vvn p-acp n1 ord p-acp dt crd ng1. ord, dt j n1, cst j-u n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vvz pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
32 Cordis signaculum & Fidei nostrae Sacramentum. That which the Fathers understood by the answer of a good Conscience towards God; Cordis signaculum & Fidei Nostrae Sacramentum. That which the Father's understood by the answer of a good Conscience towards God; fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. cst r-crq dt n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
33 that is, a solemn Profession, Declaration of what Religion obliges us to believe, and from which we ought not to depart. that is, a solemn Profession, Declaration of what Religion obliges us to believe, and from which we ought not to depart. cst vbz, dt j n1, n1 pp-f r-crq n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
34 This is the first Shield of Faith, which the Church oppos'd to the early Attempts of those Hereticks who thought to have stifl'd her in her Infancy. This is the First Shield of Faith, which the Church opposed to the early Attempts of those Heretics who Thought to have stifled her in her Infancy. d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp dt av-j vvz pp-f d n2 r-crq vvd pc-acp vhi vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
35 This Confession of God the Father, of his only begotten Son Jesus Christ our Lord, This Confessi of God the Father, of his only begotten Son jesus christ our Lord, d n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, pp-f po31 av-j vvn n1 np1 np1 po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
36 and of the Holy Spirit, which is the Substance of that Creed, made unsuccessful the Endeavours of Simon, Cerinthus, Basilides, Menander, Carpocrates, and the swarm of impure Gnosticks. By this every Christian was initiated to Religion, gave a reason of the Hope that was in him; and of the Holy Spirit, which is the Substance of that Creed, made unsuccessful the Endeavours of Simon, Cerinthus, Basilides, Menander, Carpocrates, and the swarm of impure Gnostics. By this every Christian was initiated to Religion, gave a reason of the Hope that was in him; cc pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvd j dt n2 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n2. p-acp d d np1 vbds vvn p-acp n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbds p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
37 and became a Member of that Society here on Earth, which after perseverance in well doing is to be rewarded in Heaven. and became a Member of that Society Here on Earth, which After perseverance in well doing is to be rewarded in Heaven. cc vvd dt n1 pp-f d n1 av p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp n1 p-acp av vdg vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
38 I know that a Critick of this Age, a Person of the first rank in the Common-wealth of Learning, has disputed both the Antiquity and Universality of this Creed. I know that a Critic of this Age, a Person of the First rank in the Commonwealth of Learning, has disputed both the Antiquity and Universality of this Creed. pns11 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz vvn d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
39 A Notion too unadvisedly taken up by several Authors, who thought that the Socinians took too great an Advantage from the Simplicity of its Articles. A Notion too unadvisedly taken up by several Authors, who Thought that the socinians took too great an Advantage from the Simplicity of its Articles. dt n1 av av-j vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, r-crq vvd cst dt njp2 vvd av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
40 He made it to be only a Creed of the Latin or Western Church, which the Catechumens were taught before their Admission to Baptism. He made it to be only a Creed of the Latin or Western Church, which the Catechumens were taught before their Admission to Baptism. pns31 vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1 pp-f dt jp cc j n1, r-crq dt np2 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
41 He produces two of St. Irenoeus, three of Tertullian, one of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, three of Ruffinus, and insists on some difference even between the Fathers who have been the Expositors of this Creed, St. Austin, Chrysologus, Maximus, and others. He produces two of Saint Irenaeus, three of Tertullian, one of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, three of Ruffinus, and insists on Some difference even between the Father's who have been the Expositors of this Creed, Saint Austin, Chrysologus, Maximus, and Others. pns31 vvz crd pp-f n1 np1, crd pp-f np1, crd pp-f n1 np1 pp-f np1, crd pp-f np1, cc vvz p-acp d n1 av p-acp dt n2 r-crq vhb vbn dt n2 pp-f d n1, n1 np1, np1, fw-la, cc n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
42 But notwithstanding all this, whosoever will look into the Creeds of St. Irenoeus, and Tertullian; for that of St. Cyril was after the Nicene Council, But notwithstanding all this, whosoever will look into the Creeds of Saint Irenaeus, and Tertullian; for that of Saint Cyril was After the Nicene Council, p-acp a-acp d d, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, cc np1; p-acp d pp-f n1 np1 vbds p-acp dt np1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
43 and those which Ruffinus has compar'd, that is, the Roman, the Aquileian, and the Oriental Creeds, will find so mighty an agreement, and those which Ruffinus has compared, that is, the Roman, the Aquileian, and the Oriental Creeds, will find so mighty an agreement, cc d r-crq np1 vhz vvn, cst vbz, dt njp, dt np1, cc dt np1 n2, vmb vvi av j dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
44 and the variations so minute and inconsiderable, as to make impossible any substantial difference. and the variations so minute and inconsiderable, as to make impossible any substantial difference. cc dt n2 av n1 cc j, c-acp pc-acp vvi j d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
45 And it is certainly a strange Fancy, that the Socinians should take an advantage from the Simplicity of these Articles, which being but a Compendium of the New Testament, are at last resolv'd into it. And it is Certainly a strange Fancy, that the socinians should take an advantage from the Simplicity of these Articles, which being but a Compendium of the New Testament, Are At last resolved into it. cc pn31 vbz av-j dt j n1, cst dt njp2 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbg p-acp dt fw-la pp-f dt j n1, vbr p-acp ord vvd p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
46 For the Sence of that Creed must be that of the Scriptures, of which it is an Epitome. And how can they argue against the Divinity of Christ, and of the Holy Spirit, from their not being call'd God in the Creed, For the Sense of that Creed must be that of the Scriptures, of which it is an Epitome. And how can they argue against the Divinity of christ, and of the Holy Spirit, from their not being called God in the Creed, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi d pp-f dt n2, pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz dt n1. cc c-crq vmb pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt j n1, p-acp po32 xx vbg vvn np1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
47 when the Scriptures are so full in asserting the Unity of God, and the Trinity of Persons in that one Adorable and Divine Nature? Are we not baptiz'd in the Name of the Father, Son, when the Scriptures Are so full in asserting the Unity of God, and the Trinity of Persons in that one Adorable and Divine Nature? are we not baptized in the Name of the Father, Son, c-crq dt n2 vbr av j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt np1 pp-f n2 p-acp d crd j cc j-jn n1? vbr pns12 xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
48 and Holy Spirit? Are there not Three that bear Record in Heaven, the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit? are there not Three that bear Record in Heaven, the Father, the Son, cc j n1? vbr pc-acp xx crd d vvi n1 p-acp n1, dt n1, dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
49 and the Holy Spirit, and are not these three one? Is not Christ declar'd to be, God blessed over all for ever? and God manifested in the Flesh? Are we not told that the Spirit searches all things, and the Holy Spirit, and Are not these three one? Is not christ declared to be, God blessed over all for ever? and God manifested in the Flesh? are we not told that the Spirit Searches all things, cc dt j n1, cc vbr xx d crd crd? vbz xx np1 vvd pc-acp vbi, np1 vvn p-acp d c-acp av? cc np1 vvn p-acp dt n1? vbr pns12 xx vvn d dt n1 vvz d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
50 even the deep things of God, and that to lye to the Holy Spirit, is to lye to God? even the deep things of God, and that to lie to the Holy Spirit, is to lie to God? av dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, cc d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
51 This Objection is of that Clearness and Evidence, is so far from giving them any Advantage, This Objection is of that Clearness and Evidence, is so Far from giving them any Advantage, d n1 vbz pp-f d n1 cc n1, vbz av av-j p-acp vvg pno32 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
52 and they have found themselves so press'd by it, that they have been forc'd to split on another Rock, and they have found themselves so pressed by it, that they have been forced to split on Another Rock, cc pns32 vhb vvn px32 av vvn p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
53 and say that the Form of Baptism is no part of Scripture, and is only an addition to St Matthew. That the Place of St. John is another, and say that the From of Baptism is no part of Scripture, and is only an addition to Saint Matthew. That the Place of Saint John is Another, cc vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp zz np1. cst dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbz j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
54 and that the Word God, is not to be found in the cited Scriptures. Shifts unbecoming learned Men! and that the Word God, is not to be found in the cited Scriptures. Shifts unbecoming learned Men! cc cst dt n1 np1, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvn n2. n2 j j n2! (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
55 Which even Praxeas and Sabellius would have blush'd at: Which even Praxeas and Sabellius would have blushed At: r-crq av npg1 cc np1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
56 The former oppos'd by Tertullian, who tells him, that this Rule of Faith is come down to us from the beginning of the Gospel. The former opposed by Tertullian, who tells him, that this Rule of Faith is come down to us from the beginning of the Gospel. dt j vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vvz pno31, cst d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
57 The latter by Dionysius of Alexandria, who tells him, apud Euseb. l. 7. c. 6. That the Persons of the Father, Son, The latter by Dionysius of Alexandria, who tells him, apud Eusebius l. 7. c. 6. That the Persons of the Father, Son, dt d p-acp npg1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz pno31, fw-la np1 n1 crd sy. crd cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
58 and Holy spirit are indivisibly united in the same Divine Nature. and Holy Spirit Are indivisibly united in the same Divine Nature. cc j n1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt d j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
59 2 dly, The Forms agreed upon in the Primitive Councils, at Nice, Antioch, Sardis, Ephesus, Constantinople, Chalcedon, &c. are no Additions to, 2 dly, The Forms agreed upon in the Primitive Councils, At Nicaenae, Antioch, Sardis, Ephesus, Constantinople, Chalcedon, etc. Are no Additions to, crd av, dt n2 vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n2, p-acp j, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, av vbr dx n2 p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
60 but only Explications of the first Form. They are still the Form of sound Words. but only Explications of the First Form They Are still the From of found Words. cc-acp j n2 pp-f dt ord np1 pns32 vbr av dt n1 pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
61 It is not in the Power of the Church to make new Forms, new Articles of Faith: It is not in the Power of the Church to make new Forms, new Articles of Faith: pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n2, j n2 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
62 And in this the Church of Rome is inexcusable, and guilty of a Schism, which she has charg'd others with. And in this the Church of Room is inexcusable, and guilty of a Schism, which she has charged Others with. cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz j, cc j pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn ng2-jn p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
63 But to declare and explain the Faith, is an essential part of its Power. But to declare and explain the Faith, is an essential part of its Power. p-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
64 The growing Heresies were the occasion of the Apostolical Creed, the first Remedy apply'd to that raging Disease. The growing Heresies were the occasion of the Apostolical Creed, the First Remedy applied to that raging Disease. dt j-vvg n2 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt ord n1 vvn p-acp d j-vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
65 The NONLATINALPHABET, the vain and noisie Oppositions of a pretended Knowledge, oblig'd them to deliver the sacred System of Divine Verities. The, the vain and noisy Oppositions of a pretended Knowledge, obliged them to deliver the sacred System of Divine Verities. dt, dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi dt j fw-la pp-f j-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
66 But when the old Hereticks were worn out, leaving to the World a sad remembrance of their gross Follies and Immoralities; But when the old Heretics were worn out, leaving to the World a sad remembrance of their gross Follies and Immoralities; p-acp c-crq dt j n2 vbdr vvn av, vvg p-acp dt n1 dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
67 and a new sort sprung up, who did attempt to overthrow the Faith once deliver'd to the Saints by Blasphemous Heterodoxies. and a new sort sprung up, who did attempt to overthrow the Faith once Delivered to the Saints by Blasphemous Heterodoxies. cc dt j n1 vvd a-acp, r-crq vdd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
68 It was high time for the Church, to make the Creed more comprehensive than it was at first; It was high time for the Church, to make the Creed more comprehensive than it was At First; pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dc j cs pn31 vbds p-acp ord; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
69 give a greater extent to its Articles, and leave safe to future Ages the Depositum which they had receiv'd. give a greater extent to its Articles, and leave safe to future Ages the Depositum which they had received. vvb dt jc n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvb j p-acp j-jn n2 dt fw-la r-crq pns32 vhd vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
70 And indeed it would have been very happy for the Church, if Men keeping to the Plainness and Simplicity of the Revelation, had not presum'd to go farther. And indeed it would have been very happy for the Church, if Men keeping to the Plainness and Simplicity of the Revelation, had not presumed to go farther. cc av pn31 vmd vhi vbn av j p-acp dt n1, cs n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vhd xx vvn pc-acp vvi av-jc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
71 Oh, that an humble Faith had stifl'd Curiosity in its first Attempts to inquire into Divine Mysteries with weak Ratiocinations, O, that an humble Faith had stifled Curiosity in its First Attempts to inquire into Divine Mysteres with weak Ratiocinations, uh, cst dt j n1 vhd vvn n1 p-acp po31 ord vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
72 and Philosophy never assum'd to bring Divinity to be try'd at the Bar of humane Reason! and Philosophy never assumed to bring Divinity to be tried At the Bar of humane Reason! cc n1 av-x vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
73 Then Mercy and Truth would have kiss'd each other, and God, even our God, would have given us his Blessing. Then Mercy and Truth would have kissed each other, and God, even our God, would have given us his Blessing. av n1 cc n1 vmd vhi vvn d n-jn, cc np1, av po12 n1, vmd vhi vvn pno12 po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
74 But Man forgot that scrutator Majestatis opprimetur à Gloria, That the bold and daring Searcher into the Majesty of God will be oppress'd and sink under the weight of his Glory. But Man forgotten that scrutator Majestatis opprimetur à Gloria, That the bold and daring Searcher into the Majesty of God will be oppressed and sink under the weight of his Glory. p-acp n1 vvd d n1 fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, cst dt j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
75 He launch'd into a Sea in which the Rocks and Sands on all sides threatn'd a sad and inevitable Ruine. He launched into a Sea in which the Rocks and Sands on all sides threatened a sad and inevitable Ruin. pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2 vvd dt j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
76 God has reveal'd to us his Existence and the Unity of his Nature. God has revealed to us his Existence and the Unity of his Nature. np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 po31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
77 He has told us, that in that one indivisible and inseparable Nature, are Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He has asserted the Father to be God, the Son God, and the Holy Ghost God. He has told us, that in that one indivisible and inseparable Nature, Are Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He has asserted the Father to be God, the Son God, and the Holy Ghost God. pns31 vhz vvn pno12, cst p-acp d crd j cc j n1, vbr n1, n1, cc j n1. pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pc-acp vbi np1, dt n1 np1, cc dt j n1 np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
78 He has taught us that the Father is not the Son, nor the Son the Father, He has taught us that the Father is not the Son, nor the Son the Father, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 d dt n1 vbz xx dt n1, ccx dt n1 dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
79 nor the Holy Ghost Father or Son. He has inform'd us, that in the Fulness of times he sent his only Son to take our Nature: nor the Holy Ghost Father or Son. He has informed us, that in the Fullness of times he sent his only Son to take our Nature: ccx dt j n1 n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz vvn pno12, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pns31 vvd po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
80 That the Word was made Flesh, and offer'd himself a Sacrifice for us. In such plain Propositions as these has he commanded us to acquiesce. That the Word was made Flesh, and offered himself a Sacrifice for us. In such plain Propositions as these has he commanded us to acquiesce. cst dt n1 vbds vvn n1, cc vvd px31 dt n1 p-acp pno12. p-acp d j n2 p-acp d vhz pns31 vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
81 Faith is the Duty of this; Intuition and Knowledge the Privilege of another Life. The Perceptions of our present State, have no proportion with so incomprehensible an Object. Faith is the Duty of this; Intuition and Knowledge the Privilege of Another Life. The Perceptions of our present State, have no proportion with so incomprehensible an Object. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d; n1 cc n1 dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1. dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, vhb dx n1 p-acp av j dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
82 Had we stay'd there, the Church would have been a City at Ʋnity within it self. Had we stayed there, the Church would have been a city At Ʋnity within it self. vhd pns12 vvn a-acp, dt n1 vmd vhi vbn dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
83 But Man not contented with this, strives to understand that which God has not been pleas'd to reveal; But Man not contented with this, strives to understand that which God has not been pleased to reveal; p-acp n1 xx vvn p-acp d, vvz pc-acp vvi d r-crq np1 vhz xx vbn vvn pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
84 that is, the Nexus, or manner of in being of the Three Persons; The How, these three can be one; that is, the Nexus, or manner of in being of the Three Persons; The How, these three can be one; cst vbz, dt np1, cc n1 pp-f p-acp vbg pp-f dt crd n2; dt c-crq, d crd vmb vbi crd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
85 The Way of the Union of the two Natures in one adorable Person Christ Jesus; and having no other Guide but his Reason, intangles himself in inextricable Difficulties. The Way of the union of the two Nature's in one adorable Person christ jesus; and having no other Guide but his Reason, intangles himself in inextricable Difficulties. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 p-acp crd j n1 np1 np1; cc vhg dx j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvz px31 p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
86 Of this sort were Paul of Samosatum Patriarch of Antioch, Photinus Bishop of Syrmium, Praxeas, Noëtus, Sabellius, Arrius, Apollinaris, Nestorius, Eutyches, and in this very Age Socinus the Reviver of the Samosatenian, and Photinian Heresie. Of this sort were Paul of Samosatum Patriarch of Antioch, Photinus Bishop of Syrmium, Praxeas, Noëtus, Sabellius, Arius, Apollinaris, Nestorius, Eutyches, and in this very Age Socinus the Reviver of the Samosatenian, and Photinian Heresy. pp-f d n1 vbdr np1 pp-f np1 n1 pp-f np1, np1 n1 pp-f np1, np1, fw-la, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc p-acp d j n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f dt jp, cc np1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
87 These have been the Incendiaries of the Church, and the great Disturbers of its Peace: These have been the Incendiaries of the Church, and the great Disturbers of its Peace: np1 vhb vbn dt n2-j pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
88 The Men who have made it necessary to enlarge the Form of sound Words, and were the occasion of the Creeds made in the Councils of which they bear the Names. The Men who have made it necessary to enlarge the From of found Words, and were the occasion of the Creeds made in the Councils of which they bear the Names. dt n2 r-crq vhb vvn pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
89 Sabellius own'd the Unity of the Divine Nature; Sabellius owned the Unity of the Divine Nature; np1 j-vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 7
90 but struck with the Evidence of those Texts which speak the Son and the Holy Spirit to be God, could not deny a Trinity, but struck with the Evidence of those Texts which speak the Son and the Holy Spirit to be God, could not deny a Trinity, cc-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 cc dt j n1 pc-acp vbi np1, vmd xx vvi dt np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
91 but made it only to consist of meer Names, or Denominations, as St. Basil expresses it, Hom. 27. pag. 602. Or as St. Athanasius has it, one only Person, the Father acting under different Names. but made it only to consist of mere Names, or Denominations, as Saint Basil Expresses it, Hom. 27. page. 602. Or as Saint Athanasius has it, one only Person, the Father acting under different Names. cc-acp vvd pn31 av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f j n2, cc n2, p-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31, np1 crd n1. crd cc c-acp n1 np1 vhz pn31, pi j n1, dt n1 vvg p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
92 A Notion which the present Socinians seem too too willing to embrace. Arrius own'd a Trinity of Persons, and not of Names. A Notion which the present socinians seem too too willing to embrace. Arius owned a Trinity of Persons, and not of Names. dt n1 r-crq dt j njp2 vvi av av j pc-acp vvi. npg1 j-vvn pp-f np1 pp-f n2, cc xx pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
93 He saw that the poor shift of Sabellius was irreconcilable with that Oeconomy which so clearly appears in the Scriptures. He saw that the poor shift of Sabellius was irreconcilable with that Oeconomy which so clearly appears in the Scriptures. pns31 vvd cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbds j p-acp cst np1 r-crq av av-j vvz p-acp dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
94 But by admitting three Principles he destroy'd the Unity of God, and was the first Author of the chymerical distinction of a God made and a God unmade, of a Son NONLATINALPHABET, But by admitting three Principles he destroyed the Unity of God, and was the First Author of the chimerical distinction of a God made and a God unmade, of a Son, p-acp p-acp vvg crd n2 pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbds dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt np1 vvd cc dt n1 j, pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
95 but not NONLATINALPHABET, of the like, but not of the same Substance. Apollinaris own'd the Incarnation. but not, of the like, but not of the same Substance. Apollinaris owned the Incarnation. cc-acp xx, pp-f dt j, cc-acp xx pp-f dt d n1. np1 j-vvn dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
96 The Word was made Flesh, was an Authority of that Weight and Clearness, as gave not the least ground to Primitive Ages for Allegories and little Criticisms so much us'd in this. The Word was made Flesh, was an authority of that Weight and Clearness, as gave not the least ground to Primitive Ages for Allegories and little Criticisms so much used in this. dt n1 vbds vvn n1, vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, c-acp vvd xx dt ds n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp n2 cc j n2 av av-d vvn p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
97 But he destroy'd the Union of the two Natures, by denying that Christ had a Soul, But he destroyed the union of the two Nature's, by denying that christ had a Soul, p-acp pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2, p-acp vvg cst np1 vhd dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
98 and leaving the Divinity to inform his Body. Nestorius Patriarch of Constantinople, own'd the two Natures, but deny'd their Union in one Person. and leaving the Divinity to inform his Body. Nestorius Patriarch of Constantinople, owned the two Nature's, but denied their union in one Person. cc vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. np1 n1 pp-f np1, j-vvn dt crd n2, cc-acp vvn po32 n1 p-acp crd n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
99 He would have two Persons as well as two Natures. The NONLATINALPHABET, and the Man. The NONLATINALPHABET, but not the NONLATINALPHABET. Eutyches acknowledged the Incarnation; He would have two Persons as well as two Nature's. The, and the Man. The, but not the. Eutyches acknowledged the Incarnation; pns31 vmd vhi crd n2 c-acp av c-acp crd n2. dt, cc dt n1 dt, cc-acp xx dt. np1 vvn dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
100 but maintain'd a Singularity of Nature with that of a Person. but maintained a Singularity of Nature with that of a Person. cc-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
101 He would have the Humanity to be absorp'd, and the God to have annihilated the Man. All these the Church of God condemn'd by the Form of sound Words contain'd in the several Creeds. He would have the Humanity to be absorbed, and the God to have annihilated the Man. All these the Church of God condemned by the From of found Words contained in the several Creeds. pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt n1 pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 av-d d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp dt j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
102 The sober Church of England sensible that even in point of Reformation we are apt to out-run the Mark; The Sobrium Church of England sensible that even in point of Reformation we Are apt to outrun the Mark; dt j n1 pp-f np1 j cst av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
103 and under pretence of forsaking old Errors really fall into new ones, has strenuously aim'd at this, not to recede a Jot from the Form of sound Words, and under pretence of forsaking old Errors really fallen into new ones, has strenuously aimed At this, not to recede a Jot from the From of found Words, cc p-acp n1 pp-f vvg j n2 av-j vvi p-acp j pi2, vhz av-j vvn p-acp d, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
104 and stick close not only to the Sence, but even to the ways of speaking of the Primitive Church. and stick close not only to the Sense, but even to the ways of speaking of the Primitive Church. cc vvi av-j xx av-j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
105 It has made the Apostolical and Catholick Creeds a part of its Liturgy; It has made the Apostolical and Catholic Creeds a part of its Liturgy; pn31 vhz vvn dt j cc njp n2 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
106 and its very Articles concerning the Blessed Trinity, Incarnation, and Satisfaction of Jesus Christ are nothing else but a repetition of the Dogms of the Ancient Councils. and its very Articles Concerning the Blessed Trinity, Incarnation, and Satisfaction of jesus christ Are nothing Else but a repetition of the Dogmas of the Ancient Councils. cc pn31|vbz j n2 vvg dt j-vvn np1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 vbr pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
107 But before I conclude this Particular, I must say something of that, which, tho' no part of the Form of sound Words, has yet a very near relation to it; But before I conclude this Particular, I must say something of that, which, though no part of the From of found Words, has yet a very near Relation to it; p-acp a-acp pns11 vvb d j-jn, pns11 vmb vvi pi pp-f d, r-crq, cs dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2, vhz av dt j j n1 p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
108 and that is, the Expressions us'd by the Fathers in their Debates about these Sacred Doctrines; and that is, the Expressions used by the Father's in their Debates about these Sacred Doctrines; cc d vbz, dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
109 NONLATINALPHABET, &c. and since adopted by all the Divines, and become the Language of the Church. , etc. and since adopted by all the Divines, and become the Language of the Church. , av cc a-acp vvn p-acp d dt n2-jn, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
110 Concerning which I must presume to aver, 1 st. that whosoever will be conversant in those Disputes, cannot without these Terms understand any part of them. 2 dly, That they are proof against all the Subterfuges and Equivocations of Hereticks. 3 dly, That tho' it is much safer to keep to the Simplicity of the Form, Concerning which I must presume to aver, 1 Saint. that whosoever will be conversant in those Disputes, cannot without these Terms understand any part of them. 2 dly, That they Are proof against all the Subterfuges and Equivocations of Heretics. 3 dly, That though it is much safer to keep to the Simplicity of the From, vvg r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, crd zz. cst r-crq vmb vbi j p-acp d vvz, vmbx p-acp d n2 vvb d n1 pp-f pno32. crd av, cst pns32 vbr n1 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. crd av, cst cs pn31 vbz av-d jc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
111 and pretend to no Explication of that which we own to be incomprehensible; and pretend to no Explication of that which we own to be incomprehensible; cc vvi p-acp dx n1 pp-f d r-crq pns12 d pc-acp vbi j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
112 yet if any can be pretended to, it is that, and that only which results from these Terms: yet if any can be pretended to, it is that, and that only which results from these Terms: av cs d vmb vbi vvn p-acp, pn31 vbz d, cc cst av-j r-crq vvz p-acp d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
113 But I shall no longer insist on this, and come to the second part of this Discourse, How dangerous it is to depart from the Form of sound Words. But I shall no longer insist on this, and come to the second part of this Discourse, How dangerous it is to depart from the From of found Words. cc-acp pns11 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi p-acp d, cc vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
114 I am apt to think that it will give a great Light to what I have to say on this head, I am apt to think that it will give a great Light to what I have to say on this head, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
115 if I endeavour to shew before-hand which ways we depart from it. if I endeavour to show beforehand which ways we depart from it. cs pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av r-crq n2 pns12 vvb p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
116 I conceive that it can be only these two. 1 st. By rejecting the Article it self, which is propos'd to our Belief. I conceive that it can be only these two. 1 Saint. By rejecting the Article it self, which is proposed to our Belief. pns11 vvb cst pn31 vmb vbi av-j d crd. crd zz. p-acp vvg dt n1 pn31 n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
117 2 dly, By admitting the Article, but using other Words than the Church to express or explain it by. 2 dly, By admitting the Article, but using other Words than the Church to express or explain it by. crd av, p-acp vvg dt n1, cc-acp vvg j-jn n2 cs dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
118 The one is absolutely to depart from the sound Words themselves: The other, from the Form in which they are put. The one is absolutely to depart from the found Words themselves: The other, from the From in which they Are put. dt crd vbz av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 px32: dt n-jn, p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
119 The first has been done by the Hereticks already mention'd. The unfortunate Attempt has been renew'd by Socinus, and his Followers; The First has been done by the Heretics already mentioned. The unfortunate Attempt has been renewed by Socinus, and his Followers; dt ord vhz vbn vdn p-acp dt n2 av vvn. dt j vvb vhz vbn vvn p-acp np1, cc po31 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
120 but by none so wholly, as by a sort of pretended witty People, who asham'd of the inhumane and irrational Profession of unmanly Atheism, have under the Name of Deists endeavour'd to explode all reveal'd Religion. but by none so wholly, as by a sort of pretended witty People, who ashamed of the inhumane and irrational Profession of unmanly Atheism, have under the Name of Deists endeavoured to explode all revealed Religion. cc-acp p-acp pix av av-jn, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvn j n1, r-crq j pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f j n1, vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvd pc-acp vvi d vvn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
121 To these Socinus has lent most of their Arguments: To these Socinus has lent most of their Arguments: p-acp d np1 vhz vvn ds pp-f po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
122 From that side who have oppos'd a part of the Revelation, these have learn'd to reject the whole. From that side who have opposed a part of the Revelation, these have learned to reject the Whole. p-acp d n1 r-crq vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
123 And tho' I should think it unjust and uncharitable to think that the present Socinians are Deists, or give the Deists any design'd Encouragement; And though I should think it unjust and uncharitable to think that the present socinians Are Deists, or give the Deists any designed Encouragement; cc cs pns11 vmd vvi pn31 j cc j pc-acp vvi cst dt j njp2 vbr n2, cc vvb dt n2 d vvn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
124 yet I will beg leave to assert, that taking an exact view of the Deistical and Socinian System, there will appear no very vast difference; yet I will beg leave to assert, that taking an exact view of the Deistical and Socinian System, there will appear no very vast difference; av pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp vvb, cst vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc np1 np1, pc-acp vmb vvi dx av j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
125 Deism being nothing else but Socinianism improv'd; and Socinianism nothing else but Deism contracted. Deism being nothing Else but Socinianism improved; and Socinianism nothing Else but Deism contracted. n1 vbg pix av cc-acp n1 vvn; cc np1 pix av cc-acp n1 vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
126 The second, that is to keep to the Article, but put it in other Words, has been done by some amongst our selves. The second, that is to keep to the Article, but put it in other Words, has been done by Some among our selves. dt ord, cst vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvd pn31 p-acp j-jn n2, vhz vbn vdn p-acp d p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
127 Whether this has been the Effect of a too much indulg'd Curiosity, or of an imprudent Zeal: Whither this has been the Effect of a too much indulged Curiosity, or of an imprudent Zeal: cs d vhz vbn dt vvb pp-f dt av av-d vvn n1, cc pp-f dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
128 Whether the Heat of the Dispute, and the pressing Efforts of the Enemy has driven them from their Anchors? Whether they have been too fond of the Offspring of their own Brains; Whither the Heat of the Dispute, and the pressing Efforts of the Enemy has driven them from their Anchors? Whither they have been too found of the Offspring of their own Brains; cs dt n1 pp-f dt vvb, cc dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po32 vvz? cs pns32 vhb vbn av j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
129 or whether a mixture of all these together has been the occasion of it, is difficult to judge: or whither a mixture of all these together has been the occasion of it, is difficult to judge: cc cs dt n1 pp-f d d av vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz j pc-acp vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
130 But it is certain that the Press has groan'd under the burthen of new Discoveries; brought forth a swarm of Answers and Replies fuller of Heat than Light; But it is certain that the Press has groaned under the burden of new Discoveries; brought forth a swarm of Answers and Replies fuller of Heat than Light; cc-acp pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vhz vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; vvn av dt n1 pp-f n2 cc vvz jc pp-f n1 cs n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
131 and made it necessary for the Peace of the Church, that a Curtain should be drawn over abundance of Writings, where Learning, Modesty, and made it necessary for the Peace of the Church, that a Curtain should be drawn over abundance of Writings, where Learning, Modesty, cc vvd pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2-vvg, c-crq n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
132 and Candor should have had a greater share than really they can pretend to. and Candor should have had a greater share than really they can pretend to. cc n1 vmd vhi vhn dt jc n1 cs av-j pns32 vmb vvi p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
133 Of the first of these, it is easie to shew, how dangerous it is to depart from the Form of sound Words. Of the First of these, it is easy to show, how dangerous it is to depart from the From of found Words. pp-f dt ord pp-f d, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
134 For what greater danger can we fall into, than to make Shipwrack concerning the Faith? A State so much the more dangerous, For what greater danger can we fallen into, than to make Shipwreck Concerning the Faith? A State so much the more dangerous, p-acp q-crq jc n1 vmb pns12 vvi p-acp, cs pc-acp vvi n1 vvg dt n1? dt n1 av av-d dt av-dc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
135 because it destroys the very ground of our hopes. Because it Destroys the very ground of our hope's. c-acp pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
136 For he that believes shall be sav'd â–ª He that does not believe is condemn'd already. For he that believes shall be saved â–ª He that does not believe is condemned already. p-acp pns31 cst vvz vmb vbi vvn â–ª pns31 cst vdz xx vvi vbz vvn av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
137 To differ from an Orthodox Church, of which we are Members, tho in point of Ceremony, is very sinful, To differ from an Orthodox Church, of which we Are Members, though in point of Ceremony, is very sinful, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr n2, cs p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbz av j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
138 if the difference is carry'd so far as to make a Schism: if the difference is carried so Far as to make a Schism: cs dt n1 vbz vvn av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
139 Toleration, tho' it secures us from the Laws of Men, not acquitting us at all in the sight of God. Toleration, though it secures us from the Laws of Men, not acquitting us At all in the sighed of God. n1, cs pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, xx vvg pno12 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
140 But how much deeper is that Guilt, which lays the Ax to the Root of the Tree; But how much Deeper is that Gilded, which lays the Ax to the Root of the Tree; p-acp c-crq av-d avc-jn vbz d j-vvn, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
141 and having corrupted our Minds, makes us reprobate concerning the Faith? An Enormity which the best and earliest Ages shew'd their detestation of by their frequent Anathema's against it. and having corrupted our Minds, makes us Reprobate Concerning the Faith? an Enormity which the best and earliest Ages showed their detestation of by their frequent Anathema's against it. cc vhg vvn po12 n2, vvz pno12 vvi vvg dt n1? dt n1 r-crq dt js cc js n2 vvd po32 n1 pp-f p-acp po32 j npg1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
142 But of the second, it does not seem so easie to pronounce. But of the second, it does not seem so easy to pronounce. cc-acp pp-f dt ord, pn31 vdz xx vvi av j pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
143 For if Men in the Fundamental Articles of our Holy Religion keep really, and unfeignedly to the truth of what is propos'd, For if Men in the Fundamental Articles of our Holy Religion keep really, and unfeignedly to the truth of what is proposed, p-acp cs n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n1 vvi av-j, cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
144 as in the Trinity and Incarnation; shall we quarrel with them for using such Words as are either unknown to Antiquity, as in the Trinity and Incarnation; shall we quarrel with them for using such Words as Are either unknown to Antiquity, c-acp p-acp dt np1 cc n1; vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg d n2 c-acp vbr d j p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
145 or rejected by the Doctors of the present Church? May not God reveal to us what the Fathers of Nice or Chalcedon were ignorant of? And as long as we own the Substance of the Article as strictly as our strictest Opposers, can any Fault be found with any Explication? Yet this will prove a wretched piece of Sophistry, or rejected by the Doctors of the present Church? May not God reveal to us what the Father's of Nicaenae or Chalcedon were ignorant of? And as long as we own the Substance of the Article as strictly as our Strictest Opposers, can any Fault be found with any Explication? Yet this will prove a wretched piece of Sophistry, cc vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1? vmb xx np1 vvi p-acp pno12 r-crq dt n2 pp-f j cc np1 vbdr j pp-f? cc c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp av-j c-acp po12 js n2, vmb d n1 vbi vvn p-acp d n1? av d vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
146 if the following Inconveniencies are seriously consider'd: 1 st. That to depart from the Form which the Church has us'd herself to, is against her Ʋnity and Peace. if the following Inconveniences Are seriously considered: 1 Saint. That to depart from the From which the Church has used herself to, is against her Ʋnity and Peace. cs dt j-vvg n2 vbr av-j vvn: crd zz. cst pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn px31 p-acp, vbz p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
147 2dly, That it is the way to unsettle pious Minds. 3dly, That it can never be done without giving the Adversaries a mighty Advantage. 2dly, That it is the Way to unsettle pious Minds. 3dly, That it can never be done without giving the Adversaries a mighty Advantage. av, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n2. av, cst pn31 vmb av-x vbi vdn p-acp vvg dt n2 dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
148 First, It is against the Ʋnity and Peace of the Church. First, It is against the Ʋnity and Peace of the Church. ord, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
149 Words are the Interpreters of our Thoughts, and the only way we have to know one anothers Minds: Words Are the Interpreters of our Thoughts, and the only Way we have to know one another's Minds: n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt j n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi pi ng1-jn n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
150 A Communication which Nature has taught, Experience improv'd, and the mutual Commerce of Mankind rais'd to an absolute necessity. A Communication which Nature has taught, Experience improved, and the mutual Commerce of Mankind raised to an absolute necessity. dt n1 r-crq n1 vhz vvn, n1 vvn, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
151 But if this is true in relation to the Affairs of this World, and is the Foundation of all Arts and Sciences; But if this is true in Relation to the Affairs of this World, and is the Foundation of all Arts and Sciences; p-acp cs d vbz j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
152 how much more will it hold in respect to Religious Matters, where every Error is dangerous, how much more will it hold in respect to Religious Matters, where every Error is dangerous, c-crq d dc vmb pn31 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, c-crq d n1 vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
153 and draws along with it so many fatal Consequences? Religion, the grand Duty of Man, is convey'd into the Soul by hearing, and draws along with it so many fatal Consequences? Religion, the grand Duty of Man, is conveyed into the Soul by hearing, cc vvz a-acp p-acp pn31 av d j n2? n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
154 and comes short of its Energy, if the Terms which it is exprest by, are unusual, and comes short of its Energy, if the Terms which it is expressed by, Are unusual, cc vvz j pp-f po31 n1, cs dt n2 r-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp, vbr j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
155 and do not in a great measure answer both its Nature, and the end which it proposes. and do not in a great measure answer both its Nature, and the end which it proposes. cc vdb xx p-acp dt j n1 vvi d po31 n1, cc dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
156 And Christianity being to be disseminated, and the Gospel to sound to the Ends of the World; And Christianity being to be disseminated, and the Gospel to found to the Ends of the World; cc np1 vbg pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
157 a Happiness to be offer'd to the Jew and Gentile, to the Groecian and Barbarians, to all Nations, Ages, Sexes, a Happiness to be offered to the Jew and Gentile, to the Grecian and Barbarians, to all nations, Ages, Sexes, dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt np1 cc j, p-acp dt jp cc n2-jn, p-acp d n2, n2, n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
158 and Capacities, it was highly wise to deliver it in as short a compass, and in as settled a manner of Expression as the Nature of the thing could bear, and Capacities, it was highly wise to deliver it in as short a compass, and in as settled a manner of Expression as the Nature of the thing could bear, cc n2, pn31 vbds av-j j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp c-acp j dt n1, cc p-acp a-acp vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
159 and the difference of Men's Understandings agree with. and the difference of Men's Understandings agree with. cc dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2 vvb p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
160 The Apostles having left us the Form of sound Words, it became the Care of the Bishops their Successors to preserve it entire. The Apostles having left us the From of found Words, it became the Care of the Bishops their Successors to preserve it entire. dt np1 vhg vvn pno12 dt n1 pp-f j n2, pn31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
161 But they saw an utter Impossibility of doing it, and a door open to all manner of Schisms, But they saw an utter Impossibility of doing it, and a door open to all manner of Schisms, p-acp pns32 vvd dt j n1 pp-f vdg pn31, cc dt n1 j p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
162 if Men were not confin'd to such and such Words, as well as such and such a sence: if Men were not confined to such and such Words, as well as such and such a sense: cs n2 vbdr xx vvn p-acp d cc d n2, c-acp av c-acp d cc d dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
163 And I dare presume to say, that this sunk so deeply into these holy and learned Men's Minds, that what we call in this Age Heats and Animosities, And I Dare presume to say, that this sunk so deeply into these holy and learned Men's Minds, that what we call in this Age Heats and Animosities, cc pns11 vvb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst d vvn av av-jn p-acp d j cc j ng2 n2, cst r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
164 or the Platonick and Aristotelian Philosophy brought into the Church, was nothing else but an indefatigable Care and Industry to declare the Faith after such a manner, or the Platonic and Aristotelian Philosophy brought into the Church, was nothing Else but an indefatigable Care and Industry to declare the Faith After such a manner, cc dt jp cc jp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vbds pix av cc-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
165 as should in after-Ages be kept inviolate. as should in Afterages be kept inviolate. c-acp vmd p-acp n2 vbb vvn j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
166 So afraid were the Fathers of new Words, new Lights, new Expressions, new Explications, as that which naturally brings in a new Sence, that they ever look'd on them with a kind of Jealousie; So afraid were the Father's of new Words, new Lights, new Expressions, new Explications, as that which naturally brings in a new Sense, that they ever looked on them with a kind of Jealousy; av j vbdr dt n2 pp-f j n2, j n2, j n2, j n2, c-acp d r-crq av-j vvz p-acp dt j n1, cst pns32 av vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
167 and would never admit them, till they were clearly understood, and authoriz'd by the common Consent of the Christian World. and would never admit them, till they were clearly understood, and authorized by the Common Consent of the Christian World. cc vmd av-x vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vbdr av-j vvn, cc j-vvn p-acp dt j vvb pp-f dt njp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
168 There is an eminent Instance of this in the NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, which tho' the most expressive Words that could be, the one in relation to the Unity of the Divine Nature, the other in relation to the Subsistencies of the Divine Persons; There is an eminent Instance of this in the, and, which though the most expressive Words that could be, the one in Relation to the Unity of the Divine Nature, the other in Relation to the Subsistencies of the Divine Persons; pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f d p-acp dt, cc, r-crq cs dt av-ds j n2 cst vmd vbi, dt pi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
169 yet met with a vast opposition, the one in the Greek, the other in the Latin Church, till a long canvassing, yet met with a vast opposition, the one in the Greek, the other in the Latin Church, till a long Canvassing, av vvd p-acp dt j n1, dt pi p-acp dt jp, dt j-jn p-acp dt jp n1, c-acp dt j vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
170 and at last the determination of the Sacred Councils had fix'd both their Use and their Sence. and At last the determination of the Sacred Councils had fixed both their Use and their Sense. cc p-acp ord dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 vhd vvn d po32 n1 cc po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
171 Innovation brings in Heresie, and Heresie shelters Innovation. Innovation brings in Heresy, and Heresy shelters Innovation. n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc n1 n2 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
172 The Apostle concludes the first to Timothy, by charging him pathetically to keep that which is committed to his Trust, The Apostle concludes the First to Timothy, by charging him pathetically to keep that which is committed to his Trust, dt n1 vvz dt ord p-acp np1, p-acp vvg pno31 av-j pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
173 and to avoid profane and vain Babblings, NONLATINALPHABET, vain and empty Sounds. and to avoid profane and vain Babblings,, vain and empty Sounds. cc pc-acp vvi j cc j n2-vvg,, j cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
174 The Latin Interpreter reads more agreeably to the old Copies, profanas vocum novitates. I say more agreeably to the ancient Copies: The Latin Interpreter reads more agreeably to the old Copies, profanas vocum Novitates. I say more agreeably to the ancient Copies: dt jp n1 vvz av-dc av-j p-acp dt j n2, fw-la fw-la vvz. pns11 vvb av-dc av-j p-acp dt j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
175 For St. Basil, and St. Chrysostom read not NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET, new Sounds, new Words; which shews that it was so in the Exemplaries us'd by those Fathers: For Saint Basil, and Saint Chrysostom read not, but, new Sounds, new Words; which shows that it was so in the Exemplaries used by those Father's: p-acp n1 np1, cc n1 np1 vvb xx, cc-acp, j n2, j n2; r-crq vvz cst pn31 vbds av p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
176 Expressions which by being new are both suspicious and dangerous. Expressions which by being new Are both suspicious and dangerous. n2 r-crq a-acp vbg j vbr d j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
177 The Fathers of the third Council of Constantinople, which is the sixth General, and in which Pope Honorius, and the Monothelites were condemn'd, were so sensible of the Evils occasion'd by this, that they concluded their last Action, by subjecting to deprivation, The Father's of the third Council of Constantinople, which is the sixth General, and in which Pope Honorius, and the Monothelites were condemned, were so sensible of the Evils occasioned by this, that they concluded their last Actium, by subjecting to deprivation, dt n2 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt ord n1, cc p-acp r-crq n1 np1, cc dt n2 vbdr vvn, vbdr av j pp-f dt n2-jn vvn p-acp d, cst pns32 vvd po32 ord n1, p-acp vvg p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
178 if they were Bishops or Clerks; if they were Bishops or Clerks; cs pns32 vbdr n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
179 or to Excommunication, if they were Laicks, whosoever did bring in any NONLATINALPHABET, new Words, and new Explications: or to Excommunication, if they were Laics, whosoever did bring in any, new Words, and new Explications: cc p-acp n1, cs pns32 vbdr n2, r-crq vdd vvi p-acp d, j n2, cc j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
180 It being the Infirmity of Humane Nature to be strangely affected with Novelty; It being the Infirmity of Humane Nature to be strangely affected with Novelty; pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
181 and an Argument seldom wanting them, who take the glittering for the solid and weighty part of it. and an Argument seldom wanting them, who take the glittering for the solid and weighty part of it. cc dt n1 av vvg pno32, r-crq vvb dt j-vvg p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
182 But when an Innovator, who has catch'd a bright Cloud instead of the Sun, comes to be encounter'd by the Orthodox, whose Zeal is so much the warmer, But when an Innovator, who has catched a bright Cloud instead of the Sun, comes to be encountered by the Orthodox, whose Zeal is so much the warmer, p-acp c-crq dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn dt j n1 av pp-f dt n1, vvz pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz av av-d dt jc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
183 because it is inflam'd by the Sence of an old Truth, then what Devastations, what Tragedies, what Schisms, what Contentions are seen in the Church? Secondly, It unsettles pious Minds. Because it is inflamed by the Sense of an old Truth, then what Devastations, what Tragedies, what Schisms, what Contentions Are seen in the Church? Secondly, It unsettles pious Minds. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, av q-crq n2, r-crq n2, r-crq n2, r-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1? ord, pn31 vvz j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
184 New Explications are like Meteors, which set Men on gazing, and always portend Ruine to Religion. New Explications Are like Meteors, which Set Men on gazing, and always portend Ruin to Religion. j n2 vbr j n2, r-crq vvd n2 p-acp vvg, cc av vvb n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
185 When by an humble and settled Reverence for what God has propos'd to us by the Ministery of his Church, we have us'd our selves to a Form of Doctrine; When by an humble and settled reverence for what God has proposed to us by the Ministry of his Church, we have used our selves to a From of Doctrine; c-crq p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
186 whatsoever is foreign to it, offers our Minds an incredible Violence; Pious Ears are offended at it; whatsoever is foreign to it, offers our Minds an incredible Violence; Pious Ears Are offended At it; r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31, vvz po12 n2 dt j n1; j n2 vbr vvn p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
187 and they who know better how to feel the Power of Religion, than to talk of it, are horribly scandaliz'd. and they who know better how to feel the Power of Religion, than to talk of it, Are horribly scandalized. cc pns32 r-crq vvb vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, vbr av-j vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
188 They have us'd themselves to an awful Belief and Adoration of Mysteries. They have acquiesc'd in the receiv'd Expressions of the Universal Church; They have used themselves to an awful Belief and Adoration of Mysteres. They have acquiesced in the received Expressions of the Universal Church; pns32 vhb vvn px32 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j-u n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
189 more secure in their rest on the Breasts of their Mother, than if all the Guards in the World were plac'd round about them; more secure in their rest on the Breasts of their Mother, than if all the Guards in the World were placed round about them; dc j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, cs cs d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbdr vvn av-j p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
190 and consequently strangely astonish'd, when an Innovator strives to tear them out of their Sanctuary. and consequently strangely astonished, when an Innovator strives to tear them out of their Sanctuary. cc av-j av-j vvn, c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
191 No Answer can be made to this, but a pretence of Necessity, that the Socinians have made it unavoidable in their Disputes against the blessed Trinity and Incarnation, to run on a new Method; No Answer can be made to this, but a pretence of Necessity, that the socinians have made it unavoidable in their Disputes against the blessed Trinity and Incarnation, to run on a new Method; dx n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst dt njp2 vhb vvn pn31 j p-acp po32 vvz p-acp dt j-vvn np1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
192 and that St. Austin has taught us, and before him St. Cyprian; and of their Words a Canon has been made, That Melius est ut scandalum oriatur quam Veritas relinquatur. and that Saint Austin has taught us, and before him Saint Cyprian; and of their Words a Canon has been made, That Better est ut scandalum oriatur quam Veritas relinquatur. cc d n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12, cc p-acp pno31 n1 np1; cc pp-f po32 n2 dt n1 vhz vbn vvn, cst fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
193 It is more tolerable to give an occasion of scandal, than that Truth should be left undefended. It is more tolerable to give an occasion of scandal, than that Truth should be left undefended. pn31 vbz av-dc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cs d n1 vmd vbi vvn j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
194 But where does the Necessity appear? Are we not sensible, that the Arguments against our Mysteries are neither new nor invincible? Were not the Arrians much better Disputants than the Scholars of Socinus, who are forc'd to give Socinianism the Face of Arrianism, or else it is unreasonable to the utmost degree. But where does the Necessity appear? are we not sensible, that the Arguments against our Mysteres Are neither new nor invincible? Were not the Arians much better Disputants than the Scholars of Socinus, who Are forced to give Socinianism the Face of Arianism, or Else it is unreasonable to the utmost degree. cc-acp q-crq vdz dt n1 vvi? vbr pns12 xx j, cst dt n2 p-acp po12 n2 vbr dx j ccx j? vbdr xx dt n2-jn av-d jc n2 cs dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pn31 vbz j p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
195 Has the old way of answering been yet worsted? Have not the decisions of the Councils been like a Rock, on which indeed these proud Waves have beat; Has the old Way of answering been yet worsted? Have not the decisions of the Councils been like a Rock, on which indeed these proud Waves have beatrice; vhz dt j n1 pp-f vvg vbn av n1? vhb xx dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbi av-j dt n1, p-acp r-crq av d j n2 vhb vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
196 but have been forc'd back, broken, and dispers'd? I humbly beg leave to ask, but have been forced back, broken, and dispersed? I humbly beg leave to ask, cc-acp vhb vbn vvn av, vvn, cc vvn? pns11 av-j vvb n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
197 whether the receiv'd way of debating these sacred Doctrines can support it self or no? If it can; whither the received Way of debating these sacred Doctrines can support it self or no? If it can; cs dt j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg d j n2 vmb vvi pn31 n1 cc dx? cs pn31 vmb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
198 where is the necessity of any new one? And if it cannot; where is the necessity of any new one? And if it cannot; q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j pi? cc cs pn31 vmbx; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
199 how comes that to be now so unsuccessful, which the Church has been victorious by in all Ages and Places of the Christian World? how comes that to be now so unsuccessful, which the Church has been victorious by in all Ages and Places of the Christian World? q-crq vvz d pc-acp vbi av av j, r-crq dt n1 vhz vbn j p-acp p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt njp n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
200 It fills learned Men with Grief and Indignation to see some of our late Authors strive to entangle an Elephant in a Spider's Web, It fills learned Men with Grief and Indignation to see Some of our late Authors strive to entangle an Elephant in a Spider's Web, pn31 vvz j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d pp-f po12 j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
201 and expect the lamentable Issue of their Proceeding, who, as Gregory the Great expresses it, lib. 6. mor. c. 17. Wanting Humility to be Disciples of the Truth, become at last the Patrons of Error. and expect the lamentable Issue of their Proceeding, who, as Gregory the Great Expresses it, lib. 6. mor. c. 17. Wanting Humility to be Disciples of the Truth, become At last the Patrons of Error. cc vvb dt j n1 pp-f po32 vvg, r-crq, c-acp np1 dt j vvz pn31, n1. crd zz. sy. crd vvg n1 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp ord dt n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
202 The Ecclesiastical History observes that the Great Basil of Seleucia, and Gregory of Nazianzum, before they offer'd to exercise their Episcopal Function, did give themselves for thirteen years together, in the Retirement of a private Life, to the Study of the Holy Scriptures. The Ecclesiastical History observes that the Great Basil of Seleucia, and Gregory of Nazianzum, before they offered to exercise their Episcopal Function, did give themselves for thirteen Years together, in the Retirement of a private Life, to the Study of the Holy Scriptures. dt j n1 vvz cst dt j np1 pp-f np1, cc np1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 np1 n1, vdd vvi px32 p-acp crd n2 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
203 Illarum sententiam non ex proprio ingenio, sed ex majorum ratione & authoritate interpretantes. Illarum sententiam non ex Properly ingenio, sed ex majorum ratione & authoritate interpretantes. n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
204 Not interpreting them as they pleas'd, says the Historian, but conforming their Interpretations to the Sence and Authority of the Ancients. Not interpreting them as they pleased, Says the Historian, but conforming their Interpretations to the Sense and authority of the Ancients. xx n-vvg pno32 a-acp pns32 vvd, vvz dt n1, cc-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
205 A safe and an excellent Rule to us; and a noble Proof, by the way, of the Sence of the Ante-nicene Fathers: A safe and an excellent Rule to us; and a noble Proof, by the Way, of the Sense of the Ante-nicene Father's: dt j cc dt j n1 p-acp pno12; cc dt j n1, p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
206 These two eminent Bishops having been so zealous of the Nicene Faith, which they had learn'd from the Reasons and Authority of the Ancients in their Interpretations of Scripture. These two eminent Bishops having been so zealous of the Nicene Faith, which they had learned from the Reasons and authority of the Ancients in their Interpretations of Scripture. d crd j n2 vhg vbn av j pp-f dt np1 n1, r-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n2-j p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
207 Thirdly, It cannot be done without giving the Adversaries a mighty Advantage. By Adversaries I mean all the Opposers of the sacred Truths: Thirdly, It cannot be done without giving the Adversaries a mighty Advantage. By Adversaries I mean all the Opposers of the sacred Truths: ord, pn31 vmbx vbi vdn p-acp vvg dt n2 dt j n1. p-acp n2 pns11 vvb d dt n2 pp-f dt j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 15
208 But most particularly the Socinians; of whom it must be acknowledged, that in their first Prints they manag'd this Controversie in a dull and languishing sort of a way; But most particularly the socinians; of whom it must be acknowledged, that in their First Prints they managed this Controversy in a dull and languishing sort of a Way; cc-acp av-ds av-j dt njp2; pp-f ro-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst p-acp po32 ord n2 pns32 vvd d n1 p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 15
209 and were really at a loss, till the unwary manner of writing of some amongst us, set them again on a full Cry, and were really At a loss, till the unwary manner of writing of Some among us, Set them again on a full Cry, cc vbdr av-j p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt j-u n1 pp-f vvg pp-f d p-acp pno12, vvb pno32 av p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
210 and made them more eager and vehement. Till then, their Objections were stale, and their Answers to ours strain'd and unnatural. and made them more eager and vehement. Till then, their Objections were stale, and their Answers to ours strained and unnatural. cc vvd pno32 av-dc j cc j. p-acp av, po32 n2 vbdr j, cc po32 n2 p-acp png12 vvn cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
211 But some must pretend to explain things inexplicable, and understand things incomprehensible. But Some must pretend to explain things inexplicable, and understand things incomprehensible. p-acp d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n2 j, cc vvi n2 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
212 The Socinians sensible of the Advantage, remove all their Batteries, and place them against that weak side; The socinians sensible of the Advantage, remove all their Batteries, and place them against that weak side; dt njp2 j pp-f dt n1, vvb d po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
213 and what work they were like to have made, if more accurate Writers had not stept in, learned Men see and grieve. and what work they were like to have made, if more accurate Writers had not stepped in, learned Men see and grieve. cc r-crq n1 pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vhi vvn, cs av-dc j n2 vhd xx vvn p-acp, j n2 vvi cc vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
214 Only disingenuous in this, that when they have expos'd a Writer, they think to have overcome the Church; Only disingenuous in this, that when they have exposed a Writer, they think to have overcome the Church; j j p-acp d, cst c-crq pns32 vhb vvn dt n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
215 as if the Church did warrant all their Inadvertencies, who pretend to write in her Defence; as if the Church did warrant all their Inadvertencies, who pretend to write in her Defence; c-acp cs dt n1 vdd vvi d po32 n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
216 or espouse private Notions, which she never knew, nor ever will own. or espouse private Notions, which she never knew, nor ever will own. cc vvb j n2, r-crq pns31 av-x vvd, ccx av vmb d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
217 This eminently appears in one of their latest Prints, call'd A Discourse concerning the Real and Nominal Trinitarians. This eminently appears in one of their latest Prints, called A Discourse Concerning the Real and Nominal Trinitarians. d av-j vvz p-acp crd pp-f po32 js n2, vvd dt n1 vvg dt j cc j-jn np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
218 This they take to be the lucky hit. This they take to be the lucky hit. d pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
219 If you believe them, the Church is made up either of Tritheists, who really assert three Gods; If you believe them, the Church is made up either of Tritheists, who really assert three God's; cs pn22 vvb pno32, dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp d pp-f n2, r-crq av-j vvb crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
220 or of Sabellians, who mean no more by three Persons, than three meer Modes or Denominations; or of Sabellians, who mean no more by three Persons, than three mere Modes or Denominations; cc pp-f njp2, r-crq vvb av-dx dc p-acp crd n2, cs crd j np1 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
221 and this Notion they have carry'd so far, and so throughly perswaded themselves of the Truth and Strength of it, that it has swallow'd up all their other Topicks. and this Notion they have carried so Far, and so thoroughly persuaded themselves of the Truth and Strength of it, that it has swallowed up all their other Topicks. cc d n1 pns32 vhb vvn av av-j, cc av av-j vvn px32 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vhz vvn a-acp d po32 j-jn np2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
222 Whereas there never was perhaps a more unjust way of arguing in the World: For the Church is so far from being divided into such Real and Nominal Trinitarians, Whereas there never was perhaps a more unjust Way of arguing in the World: For the Church is so Far from being divided into such Real and Nominal Trinitarians, cs a-acp av vbds av dt av-dc j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1: c-acp dt n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg vvn p-acp d j cc j-jn np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
223 as they are pleas'd to represent us, that there is no such thing in Nature. as they Are pleased to represent us, that there is no such thing in Nature. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno12, cst pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
224 There is no Church, or part of the Church, which believes any more than one Infinite and Eternal God. There is no Church, or part of the Church, which believes any more than one Infinite and Eternal God. pc-acp vbz dx n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz d dc cs crd j cc j np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
225 There is no Church, or part of the Church, which ever plac'd the Trinity of Persons in meer Modes, Relations, Names, or Offices. There is no Church, or part of the Church, which ever placed the Trinity of Persons in mere Modes, Relations, Names, or Offices. pc-acp vbz dx n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av vvn dt np1 pp-f n2 p-acp j np1, n2, n2, cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
226 There is no Church, or part of the Church, but what has admitted a Real Unity in Trinity, There is no Church, or part of the Church, but what has admitted a Real Unity in Trinity, pc-acp vbz dx n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp q-crq vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
227 and a Real Trinity in Unity, but has declar'd the Modus, or manner, to be altogether incomprehensible. and a Real Trinity in Unity, but has declared the Modus, or manner, to be altogether incomprehensible. cc dt j np1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vhz vvd dt fw-la, cc n1, pc-acp vbi av j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
228 But where then have the Socinians met with a ground for this bold Assertion? Truly from some unhappy Expressions of Men, who have not been judicious and exact enough to see all the Consequences which flow from their Principles; But where then have the socinians met with a ground for this bold Assertion? Truly from Some unhappy Expressions of Men, who have not been judicious and exact enough to see all the Consequences which flow from their Principles; cc-acp q-crq av vhb dt njp2 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1? np1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vhb xx vbn j cc j av-d pc-acp vvi d dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
229 and have not perceiv'd that an Adversary could not be oblig'd to be so equitable, as not to carry those Consequences further than ever they were intended. and have not perceived that an Adversary could not be obliged to be so equitable, as not to carry those Consequences further than ever they were intended. cc vhb xx vvn cst dt n1 vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi av j, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi d n2 av-jc cs av pns32 vbdr vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
230 The Socinians did hear some talk of Three Infinite Minds and Spirits; an Expression indeed harsh and new! The socinians did hear Some talk of Three Infinite Minds and Spirits; an Expression indeed harsh and new! dt njp2 vdd vvi d n1 pp-f crd j n2 cc n2; dt n1 av j cc j! (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
231 And an Infinite Mind, or Spirit, being the definition of God, they have concluded that they asserted Three Gods. But they have not had the Justice to consider, that they who asserted Three Infinite Minds and Spirits, asserted them in one altogether indivisible and inseparable, that is, in a Numerical Nature. And an Infinite Mind, or Spirit, being the definition of God, they have concluded that they asserted Three God's But they have not had the justice to Consider, that they who asserted Three Infinite Minds and Spirits, asserted them in one altogether indivisible and inseparable, that is, in a Numerical Nature. cc dt j n1, cc n1, vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vhb vvn cst pns32 vvn crd n2 p-acp pns32 vhb xx vhn dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 r-crq vvn crd j n2 cc n2, vvn pno32 p-acp crd av j cc j, cst vbz, p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
232 On the other side, they have heard that the Three Persons were the several Modes, and Relations of the Divine Nature. On the other side, they have herd that the Three Persons were the several Modes, and Relations of the Divine Nature. p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 vhb vvn d dt crd n2 vbdr dt j np1, cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
233 They presently run upon the Notion of Modes in created Beings, which are only the several Affections of Substances; They presently run upon the Notion of Modes in created Beings, which Are only the several Affections of Substances; pns32 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j-vvn n2, r-crq vbr av-j dt j n2 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
234 and concluded that such a sort of a Trinity is only of Modes and Denominations: and concluded that such a sort of a Trinity is only of Modes and Denominations: cc vvd cst d dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbz j pp-f np1 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
235 But they have not had the Justice to consider that the NONLATINALPHABET, or Modes of Subsistence, are quite of another Nature; But they have not had the justice to Consider that the, or Modes of Subsistence, Are quite of Another Nature; cc-acp pns32 vhb xx vhn dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst dt, cc np1 pp-f np1, vbr av pp-f j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
236 That whatsoever is in God, is God; That the Subsistences and Relations are all substantial; That whatsoever is in God, is God; That the Subsistences and Relations Are all substantial; cst r-crq vbz p-acp np1, vbz np1; cst dt n2 cc n2 vbr d j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
237 and that the Church never pretended, nor these Authors themselves, that they could give any adequate representation of an Object incomprehensible. and that the Church never pretended, nor these Authors themselves, that they could give any adequate representation of an Object incomprehensible. cc cst dt n1 av-x vvd, ccx d n2 px32, cst pns32 vmd vvi d j n1 pp-f dt n1 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
238 In the mean time they have made a diversion; heated several great and learned Men one against another; In the mean time they have made a diversion; heated several great and learned Men one against Another; p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vhb vvn dt n1; vvn j j cc j n2 pi p-acp n-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
239 and by equally misrepresenting both, have given us a sad Instance how dangerous it is to depart from the Form of sound Words. and by equally Misrepresenting both, have given us a sad Instance how dangerous it is to depart from the From of found Words. cc p-acp av-j vvg d, vhb vvn pno12 dt j n1 c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
240 I draw now to a Conclusion; I draw now to a Conclusion; pns11 vvb av p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 17
241 and come to shew, how we ought to behave our selves in relation to them who have departed from it. and come to show, how we ought to behave our selves in Relation to them who have departed from it. cc vvb pc-acp vvi, c-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 17
242 Our behaviour must be limited by so many several Rules, as there are Persons who have done it. Our behaviour must be limited by so many several Rules, as there Are Persons who have done it. po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp av d j n2, c-acp pc-acp vbr n2 r-crq vhb vdn pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 17
243 First, Those without, who have departed from the Article it self. Secondly, Those within, who have departed from the Terms which the Church expresses it by. First, Those without, who have departed from the Article it self. Secondly, Those within, who have departed from the Terms which the Church Expresses it by. ord, d p-acp, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1. ord, d a-acp, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
244 The only Adversaries of the Sacred Doctrine in this Age, are the Socinians. I humbly conceive, that that part of the Injunctions which concerns the Angels of the Church, the most Reverend the Archbishops and Bishops, is no part of our business: The only Adversaries of the Sacred Doctrine in this Age, Are the socinians. I humbly conceive, that that part of the Injunctions which concerns the Angels of the Church, the most Reverend the Archbishop's and Bishops, is no part of our business: dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n1, vbr dt njp2. pns11 av-j vvb, cst d n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt ds n-jn dt ng1 cc n2, vbz dx n1 pp-f po12 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
245 We must not presume to prescribe to them from whom we ought to receive Laws: They are the Principle of Order and Unity in the Church: We must not presume to prescribe to them from whom we ought to receive Laws: They Are the Principle of Order and Unity in the Church: pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n2: pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
246 They are Stars of the first Magnitude, and in that Elevation of Zeal and Knowledge, that as they see farther, They Are Stars of the First Magnitude, and in that Elevation of Zeal and Knowledge, that as they see farther, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt ord n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst c-acp pns32 vvb av-jc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
247 and move in a far larger extent than we do; and move in a Far larger extent than we do; cc vvi p-acp dt av-j jc n1 cs pns12 vdb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
248 so they cannot be wanting to themselves, when grievous Wolves enter in amongst us, not sparing the Flock. so they cannot be wanting to themselves, when grievous Wolves enter in among us, not sparing the Flock. av pns32 vmbx vbi vvg p-acp px32, c-crq j n2 vvb p-acp p-acp pno12, xx vvg dt vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
249 I confine my self to us, who, by the Trust committed to our Care, may come to be engag'd in these Disputes. I confine my self to us, who, by the Trust committed to our Care, may come to be engaged in these Disputes. pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq, p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp po12 n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
250 Of the Socinians, several are Persons of Learning and Conscience, acquainted with all the fine sort of Literature, Of the socinians, several Are Persons of Learning and Conscience, acquainted with all the fine sort of Literature, pp-f dt njp2, j vbr n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
251 and who have done for and in a bad Cause as much as Men can do: and who have done for and in a bad Cause as much as Men can do: cc q-crq vhb vdn p-acp cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d c-acp n2 vmb vdi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
252 It is an Honour to the Church to have such Adversaries to deal with. Truth never appears with more force, than when it is most strongly oppos'd. It is an Honour to the Church to have such Adversaries to deal with. Truth never appears with more force, than when it is most strongly opposed. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vhi d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp. n1 av-x vvz p-acp dc n1, cs c-crq pn31 vbz av-ds av-j vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
253 In our late Disputes against Popery, a small Stock of Learning and Common Sence was enough to shew its Folly. In our late Disputes against Popery, a small Stock of Learning and Common Sense was enough to show its Folly. p-acp po12 j vvz p-acp n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 vbds av-d pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
254 In the wrangling War with the Dissenters, we have been forc'd to argue with a sort of Writers who scarce understood good Language. In the wrangling War with the Dissenters, we have been forced to argue with a sort of Writers who scarce understood good Language. p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n2, pns12 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq av-j vvd j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
255 But in this, we meet with a subtil and strong Enemy, well fitted with all Materials for War; But in this, we meet with a subtle and strong Enemy, well fitted with all Materials for War; p-acp p-acp d, pns12 vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1, av vvn p-acp d n2-jn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
256 and I look upon it as a Providence of God, who turns all things to the good of his Servants, that this Controversie will put us of the Clergy upon finer, better, and more comprehensive Studies. and I look upon it as a Providence of God, who turns all things to the good of his Servants, that this Controversy will put us of the Clergy upon finer, better, and more comprehensive Studies. cc pns11 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz d n2 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n2, cst d n1 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f dt n1 p-acp jc, jc, cc av-dc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
257 But there is another sort of Socinians; and they are they who pretend to make a Bustle in the World; But there is Another sort of socinians; and they Are they who pretend to make a Bustle in the World; p-acp pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 pp-f njp2; cc pns32 vbr pns32 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
258 Men, who, after a long course of Atheism and Debauchery, come at last to think of Religion; Men, who, After a long course of Atheism and Debauchery, come At last to think of Religion; n2, r-crq, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp ord pc-acp vvi pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
259 not because they design to pursue the ends, or submit to the Duties of it, not Because they Design to pursue the ends, or submit to the Duties of it, xx p-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
260 but because in an Age where so many Religions are allow'd, it is not handsome to be without one. but Because in an Age where so many Religions Are allowed, it is not handsome to be without one. cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq av d n2 vbr vvn, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vbi p-acp pi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
261 They live still as they did before, with as little care as ever of their Eternal Concerns; They live still as they did before, with as little care as ever of their Eternal Concerns; pns32 vvb av c-acp pns32 vdd a-acp, p-acp p-acp j n1 c-acp av pp-f po32 j vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
262 but think Religion only to consist in talking at randon of Religious Matters. but think Religion only to consist in talking At random of Religious Matters. cc-acp vvb n1 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg p-acp av-an pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
263 These Heroes scorn to fall upon some part of the Discipline and Liturgy of the Church, These Heroes scorn to fallen upon Some part of the Discipline and Liturgy of the Church, np1 n2 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
264 as other Mortals have done, but presently impeach its Faith, its Articles; stare Mankind in the face; as other Mortals have done, but presently impeach its Faith, its Articles; stare Mankind in the face; c-acp j-jn n2-jn vhb vdn, cc-acp av-j vvi po31 n1, po31 n2; vvb n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
265 and with that mouth us'd before to blaspheme and reproach their Maker, they dare to deny the Lord that bought them. and with that Mouth used before to Blaspheme and reproach their Maker, they Dare to deny the Lord that bought them. cc p-acp d n1 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vvd pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
266 Every Club, Coffee-house, or Tavern, is the Scene of the Tragedy; Every Club, Coffeehouse, or Tavern, is the Scene of the Tragedy; np1 n1, np1, cc n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
267 and Religion, the most serious and grave business of Man's Life, the Exercise of the Church, Family, and Religion, the most serious and grave business of Man's Life, the Exercise of the Church, Family, cc n1, dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f ng1 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
268 or Closer, is villainously prostituted over a Dish of Coffee, or a Bottle of Wine. The way to deal with these, is not to dispute: or Closer, is villainously prostituted over a Dish of Coffee, or a Bottle of Wine. The Way to deal with these, is not to dispute: cc av-jc, vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, vbz xx pc-acp vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
269 An evil heart of Unbelief has turn'd them aside, that they cannot say there is a Lye in my right hand: an evil heart of Unbelief has turned them aside, that they cannot say there is a Lie in my right hand: dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn pno32 av, cst pns32 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp po11 j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
270 They are to be the Object of our Prayers, and Tears to God for their Conversion. They Are to be the Object of our Prayers, and Tears to God for their Conversion. pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
271 The last Argument that remains, is by our good Examples to bring them to some Sence of Morality. The last Argument that remains, is by our good Examples to bring them to Some Sense of Morality. dt ord n1 cst vvz, vbz p-acp po12 j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
272 But against the others, we ought to dispute and to write: When Error is always ready to speak, Truth ought not to be silent. But against the Others, we ought to dispute and to write: When Error is always ready to speak, Truth ought not to be silent. cc-acp p-acp dt n2-jn, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi: c-crq n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi, n1 vmd xx pc-acp vbi j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
273 We cannot be afraid of a Cause, which the Glorious Company of the Apostles has taught, the Noble Army of Martyrs maintain'd, We cannot be afraid of a Cause, which the Glorious Company of the Apostles has taught, the Noble Army of Martyrs maintained, pns12 vmbx vbi j pp-f dt n1, r-crq dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vhz vvn, dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
274 and the Holy Church throughout all the World so solemnly acknowledg'd. But it is diligently to be observ'd, that few Reasons, and these good; Authorities, and these not contested; and the Holy Church throughout all the World so solemnly acknowledged. But it is diligently to be observed, that few Reasons, and these good; Authorities, and these not contested; cc dt j n1 p-acp d dt n1 av av-j vvn. p-acp pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst d n2, cc d j; n2, cc d xx vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
275 an exact and accurate way of writing, are the means to stop a Controversie. Above all things, Heat and Passion ought to claim no part in the Dispute: an exact and accurate Way of writing, Are the means to stop a Controversy. Above all things, Heat and Passion ought to claim no part in the Dispute: dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, vbr dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1. p-acp d n2, vvb cc n1 vmd pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp dt vvb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
276 Ill Language is a bad Introduction for the best Argument. Either we design to confute, instruct, and perswade them, or we do not: Ill Language is a bad Introduction for the best Argument. Either we Design to confute, instruct, and persuade them, or we do not: av-jn n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt js n1. av-d pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvi pno32, cc pns12 vdb xx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
277 If we do not, we detain the Truth of God in Hypocrisie, and make it subservient to mean and inglorious Ends: If we do not, we detain the Truth of God in Hypocrisy, and make it subservient to mean and inglorious Ends: cs pns12 vdb xx, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc vvi pn31 fw-fr pc-acp vvi cc j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
278 And if we do, we cannot but be sensible, that Truth, Gravity, Exactness, and Strength of Reason, are strangely obstructed by a sordid and malicious way of writing. And if we do, we cannot but be sensible, that Truth, Gravity, Exactness, and Strength of Reason, Are strangely obstructed by a sordid and malicious Way of writing. cc cs pns12 vdb, pns12 vmbx p-acp vbi j, cst n1, n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
279 But if we are to be so just to them without, how much more to them within? It is one of the Excesses which God reproaches the Wicked with, Ps. 50.20. to sit and speak against his Brother, to slander his own Mother's Son. A Sin not allowable in the Jewish, much less in the Christian Church; But if we Are to be so just to them without, how much more to them within? It is one of the Excesses which God Reproaches the Wicked with, Ps. 50.20. to fit and speak against his Brother, to slander his own Mother's Son. A since not allowable in the Jewish, much less in the Christian Church; cc-acp cs pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi av j p-acp pno32 p-acp, c-crq d dc p-acp pno32 p-acp? pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz dt j p-acp, np1 crd. pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 d n1|vbz n1 dt n1 xx j p-acp dt jp, av-d av-dc p-acp dt njp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
280 not pardonable in a Laick, much less in a Clerk. not pardonable in a Laic, much less in a Clerk. xx j p-acp dt j, av-d av-dc p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
281 It has been observ'd of the old Romans, that they scarce ever felt any Convulsion in their State, till their victorious Arms were turn'd against themselves, It has been observed of the old Romans, that they scarce ever felt any Convulsion in their State, till their victorious Arms were turned against themselves, pn31 vhz vbn vvn pp-f dt j np1, cst pns32 av-j av vvd d n1 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp po32 j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp px32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
282 and destroy'd in very few years the Prosperity of many Ages. and destroyed in very few Years the Prosperity of many Ages. cc vvn p-acp av d n2 dt n1 pp-f d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
283 It has appear'd all along, our Adversaries themselves being Judges, that the great Piety, mighty Genius, vast Parts, profound Learning, It has appeared all along, our Adversaries themselves being Judges, that the great Piety, mighty Genius, vast Parts, profound Learning, pn31 vhz vvn d a-acp, po12 n2 px32 vbg n2, cst dt j n1, j n1, j n2, j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
284 and flowing Eloquence of the Clergy of this Nation, has made the Church of England venerable to all the World: and flowing Eloquence of the Clergy of this nation, has made the Church of England venerable to all the World: cc j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp d dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
285 They have brought the Clamouring Papist to shame and despair of Success: They have silenc'd the buzzing Nonconformist. They have brought the Clamouring Papist to shame and despair of Success: They have silenced the buzzing Nonconformist. pns32 vhb vvn dt vvg njp p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: pns32 vhb vvn dt j-vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
286 No Argument has fallen into their hands, but what they have exhausted with an incredible Felicity of Thought and Expression; No Argument has fallen into their hands, but what they have exhausted with an incredible Felicity of Thought and Expression; dx n1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp q-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
287 and must we turn those never foil'd Weapons into our own Bowels? Is this a time to become the Contrivers of our own ruine, and must we turn those never foiled Weapons into our own Bowels? Is this a time to become the Contrivers of our own ruin, cc vmb pns12 vvi d av-x vvn n2 p-acp po12 d n2? vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
288 whilst the Enemy takes breath, and has nothing left to do, but to inflame our unhappy Contentions? while the Enemy Takes breath, and has nothing left to do, but to inflame our unhappy Contentions? cs dt n1 vvz n1, cc vhz pix vvn pc-acp vdi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 j n2? (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
289 I am not for stifling the Truth. God forbid! It would be in vain; for it is great, and it must prevail. I am not for stifling the Truth. God forbid! It would be in vain; for it is great, and it must prevail. pns11 vbm xx p-acp vvg dt n1. np1 vvb! pn31 vmd vbi p-acp j; p-acp pn31 vbz j, cc pn31 vmb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
290 I would have Zeal to take its course, and our mouth to be open, and our heart enlarg'd to all Men: I would have Zeal to take its course, and our Mouth to be open, and our heart enlarged to all Men: pns11 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc po12 n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc po12 n1 vvn p-acp d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
291 But at the same time I would have fervent Charity amongst our selves; But At the same time I would have fervent Charity among our selves; cc-acp p-acp dt d n1 pns11 vmd vhi j n1 p-acp po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
292 and think it insufferable to bite and devour one another, till we are consum'd of one another. and think it insufferable to bite and devour one Another, till we Are consumed of one Another. cc vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi j-jn, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pp-f pi j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
293 To avoid so dangerous an Excess, let us take leave of our Passions when we begin to speak or write about these Sacred Matters. To avoid so dangerous an Excess, let us take leave of our Passion when we begin to speak or write about these Sacred Matters. pc-acp vvi av j dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi vvi pp-f po12 n2 c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
294 Passion hinders us from taking the real Advantages of an Argument, and makes us to administer Poison instead of a Medicine. Passion hinders us from taking the real Advantages of an Argument, and makes us to administer Poison instead of a Medicine. n1 vvz pno12 p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
295 It generally puts us on the wrong side of the Question; and the Man does sadly expose the Writer. It generally puts us on the wrong side of the Question; and the Man does sadly expose the Writer. pn31 av-j vvz pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1; cc dt n1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
296 It has the same Effect on him against whom we write: It hurries him to a retaliation; It has the same Effect on him against whom we write: It hurries him to a retaliation; pn31 vhz dt d vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb: pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
297 and between two hot Spirits, Truth vanishes, and only the wrangling part remains. It is that which we abhor in Conversation, and is not suffer'd amongst civiliz'd People. and between two hight Spirits, Truth Vanishes, and only the wrangling part remains. It is that which we abhor in Conversation, and is not suffered among civilized People. cc p-acp crd j n2, n1 vvz, cc av-j dt j-vvg n1 vvz. pn31 vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc vbz xx vvn p-acp vvn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
298 We wrangle in Print, and stamp on Paper the lasting marks of Fury and Prejudice. In the mean time the Judicious Reader pities Humane Weakness; We wrangle in Print, and stamp on Paper the lasting marks of Fury and Prejudice. In the mean time the Judicious Reader pities Humane Weakness; pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp n1 dt j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. p-acp dt j n1 dt j n1 vvz j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
299 wants a stock of Patience to read the Book through, and leaves us at last to the Judgment of the great Judge. Wants a stock of Patience to read the Book through, and leaves us At last to the Judgement of the great Judge. vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 a-acp, cc vvz pno12 p-acp ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
300 But a judicious Reader is somewhat rare. The loose witty People swallow greedily the sarcastical, and leave the serious part. But a judicious Reader is somewhat rare. The lose witty People swallow greedily the sarcastical, and leave the serious part. p-acp dt j n1 vbz av j. dt j j n1 vvi av-j dt j, cc vvi dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
301 By this Religion is expos'd, and cruelly misrepresented. By this Religion is exposed, and cruelly misrepresented. p-acp d n1 vbz vvn, cc av-j vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
302 This has been the ground of many Canons taken from the grave Admonitions of the Fathers, This has been the ground of many Canonas taken from the grave Admonitions of the Father's, np1 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
303 and in particular the 53 of our Church. Let us unanimously return to the Form of found Words. and in particular the 53 of our Church. Let us unanimously return to the From of found Words. cc p-acp j dt crd pp-f po12 n1. vvb pno12 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
304 That which shews the Vanity and Unpracticableness of Explications beyond the Power of Contradiction, is, that there is none but what is liable to invincible Objections; That which shows the Vanity and Unpracticableness of Explications beyond the Power of Contradiction, is, that there is none but what is liable to invincible Objections; d r-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz, cst pc-acp vbz pix cc-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
305 and indeed how can it be otherwise, when the Subject transcends all our Apprehensions? Man who is scarce acquainted with himself, will pretend to decide of the Nature of God! A poor, finite, and indeed how can it be otherwise, when the Subject transcends all our Apprehensions? Man who is scarce acquainted with himself, will pretend to decide of the Nature of God! A poor, finite, cc av q-crq vmb pn31 vbi av, c-crq dt j-jn vvz d po12 n2? n1 r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp px31, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j, j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
306 and limited Being, will become a Judge of Eternity, and Immensity! and limited Being, will become a Judge of Eternity, and Immensity! cc vvn vbg, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
307 One who does not know the least of his Soul's Operations, will presume to understand the several ways of Communication of the Divine Nature! One who does not know the least of his Soul's Operations, will presume to understand the several ways of Communication of the Divine Nature! pi r-crq vdz xx vvi dt ds pp-f po31 ng1 n2, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
308 Away with this pretended Knowledge, which at the bottom is nothing but Noise and Talk! Away with this pretended Knowledge, which At the bottom is nothing but Noise and Talk! av p-acp d j-vvn n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz pix p-acp n1 cc vvb! (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
309 Away with that glittering Nonsence, which is not worthy to take up a serious Man's leisure! Away with that glittering Nonsense, which is not worthy to take up a serious Man's leisure! av p-acp d j-vvg n1, r-crq vbz xx j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j ng1 n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
310 For my part I am resolv'd to Adore, and to Believe. I will give an unfeigned Assent to what is reveal'd; For my part I am resolved to Adore, and to Believe. I will give an unfeigned Assent to what is revealed; p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vbm vvd pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi. pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp r-crq vbz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
311 and come to God with the Homage and Submission of my Understanding, concerning what he is pleas'd to conceal from me. and come to God with the Homage and Submission of my Understanding, Concerning what he is pleased to conceal from me. cc vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po11 n1, vvg r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
312 I will have mean Thoughts of this present Life, since in it we know so little; I will have mean Thoughts of this present Life, since in it we know so little; pns11 vmb vhi j n2 pp-f d j n1, c-acp p-acp pn31 pns12 vvi av j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
313 and a mighty desire of that which is to come, since in it we shall know so much. and a mighty desire of that which is to come, since in it we shall know so much. cc dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, c-acp p-acp pn31 pns12 vmb vvi av av-d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
314 In the mean time, I shall conclude this Discourse with the excellent Prayer of St. Hilary, in his 12th. Book of the Trinity, and doubt not, my Reverend Brethren, but you will join with me in it. In the mean time, I shall conclude this Discourse with the excellent Prayer of Saint Hilary, in his 12th. Book of the Trinity, and doubt not, my Reverend Brothers, but you will join with me in it. p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp po31 ord. n1 pp-f dt np1, cc vvb xx, po11 n-jn n2, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
315 Conserva hanc Conscientiae meae vocem, ut quod in regenerationis meae symbolo baptizatus in Patre, Filio, & Spiritu Sancto professus sum, semper obtineam. Conserva hanc Conscientiae meae vocem, ut quod in regenerationis meae symbolo Baptized in Patre, Filio, & Spiritu Sancto Professus sum, semper obtineam. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp np1, fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
316 Preserve in me, O Lord, that Answer of a good Conscience, that I may ever hold fast what I have profess'd at my Regeneration, Preserve in me, Oh Lord, that Answer of a good Conscience, that I may ever hold fast what I have professed At my Regeneration, vvb p-acp pno11, uh n1, cst n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst pns11 vmb av vvi av-j r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po11 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
317 when I was baptiz'd in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To these Three Co-eternal, Co-essential, Consubstantial Persons, in that one Adorable, Indivisible, and Incomprehensible Nature. when I was baptized in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To these Three Coeternal, Coessential, Consubstantial Persons, in that one Adorable, Indivisible, and Incomprehensible Nature. c-crq pns11 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, cc j n1. p-acp d crd j, j, j n2, p-acp d crd j, j, cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
318 To the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth. To the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth. p-acp dt n1 j-jn, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
319 To the only Begotten Son Jesus Christ our Lord, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God. To the only Begotten Son jesus christ our Lord, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God. p-acp dt av-j vvn n1 np1 np1 po12 n1, np1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f n1, j np1 pp-f j np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
320 To the Holy and Eternal Spirit proceeding from the Father and the Son, All Honour and Glory now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS. To the Holy and Eternal Spirit proceeding from the Father and the Son, All Honour and Glory now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS. p-acp dt j cc j n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, d n1 cc n1 av cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22

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