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.
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,
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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,
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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;
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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,
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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,
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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,
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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,
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.
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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;
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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.
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,
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.
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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;
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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,
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.
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;
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;
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.
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,
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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.
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,
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,
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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;
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;
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:
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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,
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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.
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;
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.
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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.
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;
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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.
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.
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.
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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;
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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.
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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,
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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:
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.
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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;
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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.
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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;
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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,
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.
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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;
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,
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.
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.
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.
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