The generosity of Christian love with some reflexions upon that sordid self-love that now governs the world and is the great incendiary in the Church and Commonwealth : delivered at the request of some cordially devoted to the preset establishment : with some additions in the applicatory part thereof / by William Gould, a son of the Church of England.
TO suffer for our Countrey, or our Friends, was esteemed so Heroically Generous among the Ancient Heathens, that Epictetus forbids men in such cases to consult the Oracle, it being necessary to be done,
TO suffer for our Country, or our Friends, was esteemed so Heroically Generous among the Ancient heathens, that Epictetus forbids men in such cases to consult the Oracle, it being necessary to be done,
Pomponius and Laetorius died Martyrs for Caius Gracchus: and Terentius prefers above his own the life of Brutus. Thus acted the Cymbrians and Celtiberians in Valerius Maximus, the Athenians in Thucydides, the Megalopolitans in Polybius, and the many Societies mustered up by Alexander ab Alexandro, who had all things in common, as well Sufferings as Enjoyments.
Pomponius and Laetorius died Martyrs for Caius Gracchus: and Terentius prefers above his own the life of Brutus. Thus acted the Cymbrians and Celtiberians in Valerius Maximus, the Athenians in Thucydides, the Megalopolitans in Polybius, and the many Societies mustered up by Alexander ab Alexander, who had all things in Common, as well Sufferings as Enjoyments.
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but he stands there the more conspicuous in his Bloudy Characters. The same Truth in a higher measure our Christianity teacheth us: Charity seeketh not her own;
but he Stands there the more conspicuous in his Bloody Characters. The same Truth in a higher measure our Christianity Teaches us: Charity seeks not her own;
had I that great variety of the Tongues which the Angels may or have used when sent to deliver messages to men of divers Regions, Countries, and Languages:
had I that great variety of the Tongues which the Angels may or have used when sent to deliver messages to men of diverse Regions, Countries, and Languages:
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had I the NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, the double Deity of Demosthenes, the Silver Trumpet of Hilary, or the Golden Mouth of Chrysostom, of whom it was said by the Ancients, Better the Sun did not shine than Chrysostom not preach:
had I the and, the double Deity of Demosthenes, the Silver Trumpet of Hilary, or the Golden Mouth of Chrysostom, of whom it was said by the Ancients, Better the Sun did not shine than Chrysostom not preach:
or (as it was said of our Countryman Bede in an Hyperbolical strain) make the Stones applaud and say Amen, Beda Venerabilis: Could I speak like Plato, of whom it was said, If Jupiter should speak Greek, he would use no other phrase but his:
or (as it was said of our Countryman Bede in an Hyperbolical strain) make the Stones applaud and say Amen, Beda Venerabilis: Could I speak like Plato, of whom it was said, If Jupiter should speak Greek, he would use no other phrase but his:
It follows Verse 2. of this Chapter, If I have all mysteries and all knowledge, a perspicacity and acuteness in Spirituals, the gift of expounding Scripture and all its mysterious parts, occulta Divinitatis, all the depths and secrets of Divinity,
It follows Verse 2. of this Chapter, If I have all Mysteres and all knowledge, a perspicacity and acuteness in Spirituals, the gift of expounding Scripture and all its mysterious parts, Hidden Divinitatis, all the depths and secrets of Divinity,
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And if I had all faith, so as to remove mountains, all the degrees of Miraculous Faith, (as it is generally expounded) so as to be able to say unto this mountain, Be thou cast into the sea, Mat. 17. 20. for such a Faith may be without either love to God or our Neighbours;
And if I had all faith, so as to remove Mountains, all the Degrees of Miraculous Faith, (as it is generally expounded) so as to be able to say unto this mountain, Be thou cast into the sea, Mathew 17. 20. for such a Faith may be without either love to God or our Neighbours;
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and Christ shall say unto such that cast out Devils in his name, I know ye not: If they have not the Gospel-love, 'tis not all their Miraculous Faith can avail to preserve them in the Day of Judgment.
and christ shall say unto such that cast out Devils in his name, I know you not: If they have not the Gospel-love, it's not all their Miraculous Faith can avail to preserve them in the Day of Judgement.
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that is, (say Expositors generally) If I give Alms like a Pharisee, out of Vain Glory and Ostentation rather than out of Sincerity of Love and Commiseration of the Brethren;
that is, (say Expositors generally) If I give Alms like a Pharisee, out of Vain Glory and Ostentation rather than out of Sincerity of Love and Commiseration of the Brothers;
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which because it relates so much to the encomium of this Grace, (never enough to be admired) I shall very briefly paraphrase and explain, and beg your Attentions.
which Because it relates so much to the encomium of this Grace, (never enough to be admired) I shall very briefly Paraphrase and explain, and beg your Attentions.
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Love shews a Pleasantness of Humour and Conversation during Injuries and Contumelies, (so S. Ambrose;) during the greatest Affront it entertains a tenderness of Compassion and a real Kindness.
Love shows a Pleasantness of Humour and Conversation during Injuries and Contumelies, (so S. Ambrose;) during the greatest Affront it entertains a tenderness of Compassion and a real Kindness.
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does not behave itself unseemly, useth no man indecently in speech, gestures, or actions; does not demean it self Cynically or churlishly, does nothing either uncomely or dishonest;
does not behave itself unseemly, uses no man indecently in speech, gestures, or actions; does not demean it self Cynically or churlishly, does nothing either uncomely or dishonest;
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Despairs of none, but hopes, expects, and desires his Reformation and Repentance. Never gives over any probable means to reclaim an Erring Brother from any evil courses.
Despairs of none, but hope's, expects, and Desires his Reformation and Repentance. Never gives over any probable means to reclaim an Erring Brother from any evil courses.
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Lastly, Charity never fails in the next world. Love is an Ingredient in our Happiness. We apprehend by Faith, and expect by Hope, that we may enjoy by perfect Love.
Lastly, Charity never fails in the next world. Love is an Ingredient in our Happiness. We apprehend by Faith, and expect by Hope, that we may enjoy by perfect Love.
believeth all things, so 'tis Faith; hopeth all things, so 'tis Christian Confidence; endureth all things, and never fails, so 'tis Constancy and Perseverance.
Believeth all things, so it's Faith; Hopes all things, so it's Christian Confidence; Endureth all things, and never fails, so it's Constancy and Perseverance.
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First, the Exclusion, and so consequentially Condemnation, of the sordid pursuit of our Private Ends, without any consideration of the Publick Interest.
First, the Exclusion, and so consequentially Condemnation, of the sordid pursuit of our Private Ends, without any consideration of the Public Interest.
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and these two take in the whole of what is observed by any Expositors. I. As to the Odiousness of Self-love hereby excluded, and condemned as barbarous.
and these two take in the Whole of what is observed by any Expositors. I. As to the Odiousness of Self-love hereby excluded, and condemned as barbarous.
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This I shall speak to under 5 Heads or Particulars. 1. Self-love is opposite to the Law and Light of Nature. 2. To the Practice of Gods best Saints in all Ages of his Church. 3. Self-love dares not appear in its own Colours. 4. It is opposite to the two Articles, the holy Catholick Church, and the Communion of Saints.
This I shall speak to under 5 Heads or Particulars. 1. Self-love is opposite to the Law and Light of Nature. 2. To the Practice of God's best Saints in all Ages of his Church. 3. Self-love dares not appear in its own Colours. 4. It is opposite to the two Articles, the holy Catholic Church, and the Communion of Saints.
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So that (by reason of the mutual Connexion between the Parts) there can be admitted no Confusion or Divulsion without infinite prejudice to all the Members.
So that (by reason of the mutual Connexion between the Parts) there can be admitted no Confusion or Divulsion without infinite prejudice to all the Members.
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the Hand will be cut off to preserve the Head from any prejudice, as it is admirably discoursed by S. Paul, 1 Cor. 12. from the 11th. to the 28th. verse.
the Hand will be Cut off to preserve the Head from any prejudice, as it is admirably discoursed by S. Paul, 1 Cor. 12. from the 11th. to the 28th. verse.
And therefore Menenius Agrippa well applied the Fable to the Romans of the Belly and Members, to shew how unnatural a thing it is to nourish any private Feuds amongst themselves,
And Therefore Menenius Agrippa well applied the Fable to the Romans of the Belly and Members, to show how unnatural a thing it is to nourish any private Feuds among themselves,
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2. This sinful Self-love excluded as barbarous in my Text is wholly discountenanced by the Practice of Gods eminent Scripture Saints, and the Primitive Worthies.
2. This sinful Self-love excluded as barbarous in my Text is wholly discountenanced by the Practice of God's eminent Scripture Saints, and the Primitive Worthies.
Pardon, O Lord, this thy people, or else blot me out of the book of life, Exod. 32. 32. so the generous Moses. He had too much in him of a Saint to consult his own Greatness,
Pardon, Oh Lord, this thy people, or Else blot me out of the book of life, Exod 32. 32. so the generous Moses. He had too much in him of a Saint to consult his own Greatness,
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when it stood in competition with the National Interest, the general Welfare of Gods People and Servants, he prefers the publick above his own very happiness.
when it stood in competition with the National Interest, the general Welfare of God's People and Servants, he prefers the public above his own very happiness.
So S. Paul (in a zealous Rapture of Ecstatick Devotion) wished himself accursed from Christ for his brethrens sake, (the Jews) his kinsmen after the flesh, Rom. 9. 3. Some understand it of his readiness to suffer all imaginable Temporal afflictions.
So S. Paul (in a zealous Rapture of Ecstatic Devotion) wished himself accursed from christ for his Brothers' sake, (the jews) his kinsmen After the Flesh, Rom. 9. 3. some understand it of his readiness to suffer all imaginable Temporal afflictions.
Others (as Calvin, Clarius, Paraeus, and Catarinus) understand it with relation to an eternal separation from Gods presence, upon this supposition at least, That it would redound more to Gods Glory to save the Nation of the Jews, than to save a single person, such an one as the Apostle of the Gentiles. The summe is this;
Others (as calvin, Clarius, Pareus, and Catarinus) understand it with Relation to an Eternal separation from God's presence, upon this supposition At least, That it would redound more to God's Glory to save the nation of the jews, than to save a single person, such an one as the Apostle of the Gentiles. The sum is this;
When a Son of Israel would express the utmost of his brotherly kindness to the Jews, he intituled himself to all their miseries, out of an ardent zele of Gods Glory, in their Felicities:
When a Son of Israel would express the utmost of his brotherly kindness to the jews, he entitled himself to all their misery's, out of an Ardent zeal of God's Glory, in their Felicities:
Let me be their Expiation, or I am in their place to bear their iniquities. And a greater Zele cannot be shewed for the promotion of the Publick Interest.
Let me be their Expiation, or I am in their place to bear their iniquities. And a greater Zeal cannot be showed for the promotion of the Public Interest.
2 Sam. 11. 11. Thus the People brought up the Ark of God with the most publickly joyful Acclamations, with Shoutings, Cornets, Cymbals, Psalteries, and Harps;
2 Sam. 11. 11. Thus the People brought up the Ark of God with the most publicly joyful Acclamations, with Shoutings, Cornets, Cymbals, Psalteries, and Harps;
and I shall (to avoid Prolixity) content my self with 5 onely Instances or Presidents, Clemens, Nazianzen, Chrysostom, Constantine, and Paulinus. Clemens (in his famed Epistle to the Corinthians, p. 69.) having laboured zelously in the suppression of their many Schisms and Disorders, thus exclaims:
and I shall (to avoid Prolixity) content my self with 5 only Instances or Presidents, Clemens, Nazianzen, Chrysostom, Constantine, and Paulinus. Clemens (in his famed Epistle to the Corinthians, p. 69.) having laboured zealously in the suppression of their many Schisms and Disorders, thus exclaims:
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Throw me (said Nazianzen) into the Sea to allay the storms, if for my sake there be any tempests in the Church. (Vit. Greg. Naz. p. 1110. per Gregor. Presbyt.) So S. Chrysostom (Hom. 11. on the Ephesians) having smartly refuted all the petty Cavils of his Enemies, he turns himself to the People of Antioch; If you suspect these things laid to our charge, we are ready to be gone, to deliver up our power and place;
Throw me (said Nazianzen) into the Sea to allay the storms, if for my sake there be any tempests in the Church. (Vit. Greg. Nazareth p. 1110. per Gregory. Presbyter.) So S. Chrysostom (Hom. 11. on the Ephesians) having smartly refuted all the Petty Cavils of his Enemies, he turns himself to the People of Antioch; If you suspect these things laid to our charge, we Are ready to be gone, to deliver up our power and place;
Such a Generous Soul had the Renowned Constantine, witness his passionately zelous Request to the 318 Bishops at the Council of Nice, to be at peace amongst themselves in order to the Settlement of the Church.
Such a Generous Soul had the Renowned Constantine, witness his passionately zealous Request to the 318 Bishops At the Council of Nicaenae, to be At peace among themselves in order to the Settlement of the Church.
Having spent his whole Estate in the Redemption of Captives, a poor Woman begs as much Money as would ransom her onely Son a Slave to the Vandals; he freely gives himself into a voluntary Slavery to release him from that Vassallage.
Having spent his Whole Estate in the Redemption of Captives, a poor Woman begs as much Money as would ransom her only Son a Slave to the Vandals; he freely gives himself into a voluntary Slavery to release him from that Vassalage.
So prevalent a Generosity with the Prince of that Countrey, that he not onely gave Liberty to Paulinus, but at his instance released all the Christian Captives.
So prevalent a Generosity with the Prince of that Country, that he not only gave Liberty to Paulinus, but At his instance released all the Christian Captives.
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Thus the Scripture Saints and Primitive Hero's scorned the pursuit of a Contracted Interest, and Self-love is preached down by the Generous Charity of Christs true Disciples.
Thus the Scripture Saints and Primitive Hero's scorned the pursuit of a Contracted Interest, and Self-love is preached down by the Generous Charity of Christ true Disciples.
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If Absalom have a design to raise his Honour upon the ruine of his Father and his Sovereign, he hath a Vow to perform at Hebron; and from him all our Rebels since have cloked their Sedition under the notion of Religion and Liberties, 2 Sam. 15. 4. Thus [ Stand and deliver ] is the same thing with [ the High Court of Justice, ] and the Saints who sequestered and seized our Possessions and Estates, against the Laws of God and his Anointed, were the Keepers of our Liberties by Authority of Parliament.
If Absalom have a Design to raise his Honour upon the ruin of his Father and his Sovereign, he hath a Voelli to perform At Hebron; and from him all our Rebels since have cloaked their Sedition under the notion of Religion and Liberties, 2 Sam. 15. 4. Thus [ Stand and deliver ] is the same thing with [ the High Court of justice, ] and the Saints who sequestered and seized our Possessions and Estates, against the Laws of God and his Anointed, were the Keepers of our Liberties by authority of Parliament.
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What then signifies the Great Charter or the Petition of Right? Dominus nobiscum, God with us, was the Motto of the Coin in Engl. when this Ancient Kingdom became a ridiculous Commonwealth.
What then signifies the Great Charter or the Petition of Right? Dominus nobiscum, God with us, was the Motto of the Coin in England when this Ancient Kingdom became a ridiculous Commonwealth.
for which they purchased the Title of Patriots, and the Assertors of our Privileges. The Solemn League was to be taken with Self-humbling, Self-denying, Self-abasing Hearts;
for which they purchased the Title of Patriots, and the Assertors of our Privileges. The Solemn League was to be taken with Self-humbling, Self-denying, Self-abasing Hearts;
which was founded wholly in Ambition and Covetousness, and had no other publick Vindicators than the Aspiring Diotrephes, or the Sneaking Demetrius, (for so we are told by the greatest Observer of their Projects,
which was founded wholly in Ambition and Covetousness, and had no other public Vindicators than the Aspiring Diotrephes, or the Sneaking Demetrius, (for so we Are told by the greatest Observer of their Projects,
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whilest the whole Estate goes sweeping away to the Heir for the Immortality of their Families? Thus under the notion of promoting Gods Honour they do very sagely design onely themselves and a private Interest.
whilst the Whole Estate Goes sweeping away to the Heir for the Immortality of their Families? Thus under the notion of promoting God's Honour they do very sagely Design only themselves and a private Interest.
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Let your moderation be known unto all men, is the great Text of our men of Moderate Principles, who at the same time that they are lukewarm in the things of God and the Church, (which they christen a Prudential Compliance) are most passionate pursuers of a Private Interest.
Let your moderation be known unto all men, is the great Text of our men of Moderate Principles, who At the same time that they Are lukewarm in the things of God and the Church, (which they christen a Prudential Compliance) Are most passionate pursuers of a Private Interest.
They are for a Moderation in Principles, but however by this craft we have our wealth, Acts 19. 25. is the onely Rule they proceed by in all their practises.
They Are for a Moderation in Principles, but however by this craft we have our wealth, Acts 19. 25. is the only Rule they proceed by in all their practises.
This sort of Moderation is no other than a Dutch kind of Traffick and Commerce, and kept up by a sort of Mechanical Preachers, with whom the Salary is more Sacred than all Canonical Obligations.
This sort of Moderation is no other than a Dutch kind of Traffic and Commerce, and kept up by a sort of Mechanical Preachers, with whom the Salary is more Sacred than all Canonical Obligations.
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4. Self-love is repugnant to the true Christian Charity founded in two Fundamental Articles, the holy Catholick Church, and the Communion of Saints. Propriety is a kind of Excommunication in this case.
4. Self-love is repugnant to the true Christian Charity founded in two Fundamental Articles, the holy Catholic Church, and the Communion of Saints. Propriety is a kind of Excommunication in this case.
Hence the Holy Ghost hath married together the Communion of Saints and the Communication of Affections. 'Tis a good Note of John Calvin upon that of David, Oh pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Psal. 22. 6. That he who will pray aright, must not confine himself to a Sect or a Conclave,
Hence the Holy Ghost hath married together the Communion of Saints and the Communication of Affections. It's a good Note of John calvin upon that of David, O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Psalm 22. 6. That he who will pray aright, must not confine himself to a Sect or a Conclave,
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as if God, I thank thee, &c. did onely qualifie men for Communion with the Saviour of the World, who is the great President of Humility to all Mankind,
as if God, I thank thee, etc. did only qualify men for Communion with the Saviour of the World, who is the great President of Humility to all Mankind,
who is resolved that Christianity shall never cross with his Secular Interests, for his Religion shall stoop to these, whom all sides are deceived in if they take them to be wholly theirs:
who is resolved that Christianity shall never cross with his Secular Interests, for his Religion shall stoop to these, whom all sides Are deceived in if they take them to be wholly theirs:
for they have forgotten the Catholick Church, and the Communion of Saints. Without a right understanding of both which we vainly flatter our selves in the Title of Christians,
for they have forgotten the Catholic Church, and the Communion of Saints. Without a right understanding of both which we vainly flatter our selves in the Title of Christians,
With the Fiction I have nought to do, but I infer hence, that Nature taught the Heathens a Publick-spirited Generosity, which we are so blinded as not to learn of such a Master, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
With the Fiction I have nought to do, but I infer hence, that Nature taught the heathens a Public-spirited Generosity, which we Are so blinded as not to Learn of such a Master, in whom Are all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge.
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They acted more generously who never heard of a Jesus, than we, whom our Christianity does every way oblige to be men of Publick Souls and most Heroical Resolutions.
They acted more generously who never herd of a jesus, than we, whom our Christianity does every Way oblige to be men of Public Souls and most Heroical Resolutions.
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This then is the fourth Particular, the Pursuit onely of our Private Interests is opposite to two of the Creed Articles, the Catholick Church, and the Communion of Saints, and contrary to that Love which seeketh not her own;
This then is the fourth Particular, the Pursuit only of our Private Interests is opposite to two of the Creed Articles, the Catholic Church, and the Communion of Saints, and contrary to that Love which seeks not her own;
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5. Self-love (excluded here by the generous Charity of Christs Disciples) is preached down by the Doctrine and Practice of our onely Jesus. His Doctrine runs thus;
5. Self-love (excluded Here by the generous Charity of Christ Disciples) is preached down by the Doctrine and Practice of our only jesus. His Doctrine runs thus;
Love one another as I have loved you, John 15. 12. Now the Love of Christ reached to all men in general, 1 Tim. 4. 10. to every man in particular, Heb. 2. 9. to all the world without exception, 1 John 2. 2. without exception of the ungodly, Rom. 5. 6. without exception of Enemies, Rom. 5. 10. or of them that perish, such who deny the Lord that bought them, 2 Pet. 2. 1. So intensively great was our Saviours Love, that he became NONLATINALPHABET, (say the Evangelists) a circle of calamities, an Island in his own Inundation of Bloud, Sweat,
Love one Another as I have loved you, John 15. 12. Now the Love of christ reached to all men in general, 1 Tim. 4. 10. to every man in particular, Hebrew 2. 9. to all the world without exception, 1 John 2. 2. without exception of the ungodly, Rom. 5. 6. without exception of Enemies, Rom. 5. 10. or of them that perish, such who deny the Lord that bought them, 2 Pet. 2. 1. So intensively great was our Saviors Love, that he became, (say the Evangelists) a circle of calamities, an Island in his own Inundation of Blood, Sweat,
But Who is my neighbour? The Jews of the Synagogue looked upon none as their brother or neighbour but onely a Jew. And the Pharisees expounded, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
But Who is my neighbour? The jews of the Synagogue looked upon none as their brother or neighbour but only a Jew. And the Pharisees expounded, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, Mat. 8. 44. Hence Castalio (Rom. 13. 9.) reads for Neighbour NONLATINALPHABET, Alterum, any man with whom we have or may have to do, is our Neighbour.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, Mathew 8. 44. Hence Castalio (Rom. 13. 9.) reads for Neighbour, Alterum, any man with whom we have or may have to do, is our Neighbour.
The Phylacteries of the Pharisees were broad enough and wide, but their Expositions scant enough, and their Practises as narrow as their Comment, by which Strangers and Enemies were excluded:
The Phylacteries of the Pharisees were broad enough and wide, but their Expositions scant enough, and their Practises as narrow as their Comment, by which Strangers and Enemies were excluded:
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Again, there is Identitas professionis; thus as Christians we have all one God and Saviour, one Redeemer and Sanctifier, one Faith, one Baptism, one Supper, one Bread, and one Body;
Again, there is Identity professionis; thus as Christians we have all one God and Saviour, one Redeemer and Sanctifier, one Faith, one Baptism, one Supper, one Bred, and one Body;
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and therefore should have but one Heart, and one Soul, with the multitude of Believers, Acts 4. 32. especially labouring for the same Eternal Reward, where Love is no small part of our Felicities.
and Therefore should have but one Heart, and one Soul, with the multitude of Believers, Acts 4. 32. especially labouring for the same Eternal Reward, where Love is no small part of our Felicities.
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And thus I have given you the full importance of the words, viz. Christian Charity is so Heroical a Grace, that it never pursues a Private to the prejudice of the Publick Interest, seeking the benefit of all men, Friends and Enemies,
And thus I have given you the full importance of the words, viz. Christian Charity is so Heroical a Grace, that it never pursues a Private to the prejudice of the Public Interest, seeking the benefit of all men, Friends and Enemies,
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I approve the keeping the Swine out of mens own Inclosures well enough, but that may be done (I hope) without turning them all into the Lords Vineyard.
I approve the keeping the Swine out of men's own Enclosures well enough, but that may be done (I hope) without turning them all into the lords Vineyard.
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But, my Brethren, since Pilat and Herod are Friends against Christ, Ephraim and Manasseh joyned against Judah, Pope and Sectary in Union at least against the Publick Interest of Prince and Church, however disagreeing otherwise among themselves;
But, my Brothers, since Pilat and Herod Are Friends against christ, Ephraim and Manasses joined against Judah, Pope and Sectary in union At least against the Public Interest of Prince and Church, however disagreeing otherwise among themselves;
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On the other side, should the Disturbers of a State pretend that they endeavour the Peace of the Church, we are to look on them as the Troublers of both, which God hath conjoyned,
On the other side, should the Disturbers of a State pretend that they endeavour the Peace of the Church, we Are to look on them as the Troublers of both, which God hath conjoined,
Let us then be as Zelous to suppress Schism or Sedition in Legal ways, as ever any Schismatick or Sectary was disorderly active and busie to promote it.
Let us then be as Zealous to suppress Schism or Sedition in Legal ways, as ever any Schismatic or Sectary was disorderly active and busy to promote it.
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And I ground this Distinction upon that Excellent Sentence of Charles the Martyr, in that Heavenly Book which he composed in his Solitude and Sufferings. The words are these:
And I ground this Distinction upon that Excellent Sentence of Charles the Martyr, in that Heavenly Book which he composed in his Solitude and Sufferings. The words Are these:
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He therefore that despiseth the rule and direction of the Law of the Land, justly forfeits the reward and benefit, deservedly losing his own safety by seeking an unreasonable liberty to himself.
He Therefore that despises the Rule and direction of the Law of the Land, justly forfeits the reward and benefit, deservedly losing his own safety by seeking an unreasonable liberty to himself.
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Will these Gentlemen be pleased first to practise this State-conclusion upon themselves? Will they hang awhile by their Necks, to shew the Sons of the Church,
Will these Gentlemen be pleased First to practise this State-conclusion upon themselves? Will they hang awhile by their Necks, to show the Sons of the Church,
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and the Loyal Subjects of the Prince, the way to the Gallows? At such a pleasant rate do some men discourse, who think themselves the onely men of Prudence and Holiness.
and the Loyal Subject's of the Prince, the Way to the Gallows? At such a pleasant rate do Some men discourse, who think themselves the only men of Prudence and Holiness.
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but when once formed into a Faction, and incorporated into a Sect, giving forth new Laws of Government and Worship, Charity (seeking not her own) is too much a Friend to the Publick, to suffer these Locusts to devour the Land.
but when once formed into a Faction, and incorporated into a Sect, giving forth new Laws of Government and Worship, Charity (seeking not her own) is too much a Friend to the Public, to suffer these Locusts to devour the Land.
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But, must we therefore mure up Westminster Hall, sheath the Sword of Justice, and open all the Prison-doors? Must the Subjects Conscience stop all the Proceedings at the Kings Bench,
But, must we Therefore mure up Westminster Hall, sheath the Sword of justice, and open all the Prison-doors? Must the Subject's Conscience stop all the Proceedings At the Kings Bench,
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and remove all Actions to the Chancery of every mans Breast? Certainly the High Commission and Star-Chamber (formerly declaimed against and laid aside) could never amount to the thousandth part of that mischief,
and remove all Actions to the Chancery of every men Breast? Certainly the High Commission and Star-chamber (formerly declaimed against and laid aside) could never amount to the thousandth part of that mischief,
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If the Brethren of the Long Robe are infected with this Leven, and desirous that such a Liberty be indulged to the tenderest Dissenters, I onely desire to know why themselves do not read in all the Statute Books People for Prince,
If the Brothers of the Long Robe Are infected with this Leven, and desirous that such a Liberty be indulged to the Tenderest Dissenters, I only desire to know why themselves do not read in all the Statute Books People for Prince,
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for Law Conscience, for National Customs the Interpretation of Private Spirits? Why they do not turn Secundùm Angliae leges & consuetudines into Schismaticorum conscientias? At this rate farewel Judge and Jury, and Writs and Process;
for Law Conscience, for National Customs the Interpretation of Private Spirits? Why they do not turn Secundùm Angliae leges & consuetudines into Schismaticorum Conscientias? At this rate farewell Judge and Jury, and Writs and Process;
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For Blind men to refuse to be led, for the Sick to refuse to be ruled by their Physicians, is not Weakness but Wilfulness, does not so much speak us Tender Consciences, as Head-strong Professors.
For Blind men to refuse to be led, for the Sick to refuse to be ruled by their Physicians, is not Weakness but Wilfulness, does not so much speak us Tender Consciences, as Headstrong Professors.
and Convocations? The Child will cry and be disquieted, must he therefore govern the House, must the Crowned and Mitered Heads give up all their strength to the Babes in Christ? This is even as the Emperour to his men, Putas tibi injuriam fieri nisi imperas? Do not all Schisms and Heresies (pretending Christianity) quote Scripture for themselves? Does any man ever quote a Text for his Assertions,
and Convocations? The Child will cry and be disquieted, must he Therefore govern the House, must the Crowned and Mitered Heads give up all their strength to the Babes in christ? This is even as the Emperor to his men, Putas tibi Injuriam fieri nisi imperas? Do not all Schisms and Heresies (pretending Christianity) quote Scripture for themselves? Does any man ever quote a Text for his Assertions,
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but he would be thought at least to be touched in Conscience? What Law of man can ever be so firmly made, against which Conscience may not be pretended, where men once resolve to unhinge the Government,
but he would be Thought At least to be touched in Conscience? What Law of man can ever be so firmly made, against which Conscience may not be pretended, where men once resolve to unhinge the Government,
Must I now govern my self and actions by Scripture and the Laws, or must I execute the Popes sentence with the Jesuitically Conscientious? Or may I fight against Charles the Second under the late Covenant Standard of Religion and Libertie? Shall Providence appearing in extraordinary ways cancel all my Oaths of Allegeance,
Must I now govern my self and actions by Scripture and the Laws, or must I execute the Popes sentence with the Jesuitically Conscientious? Or may I fight against Charles the Second under the late Covenant Standard of Religion and Liberty? Shall Providence appearing in extraordinary ways cancel all my Oaths of Allegiance,
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because it is written Kings of Nations? or pull down all Authority in Church and State (with the Quaking Sect) because it is said, Call no man your Master upon earth? Shall I fight against Prince Charles in behalf of King Jesus with the Fifth Monarchy Zelots? This is the Case.
Because it is written Kings of nations? or pull down all authority in Church and State (with the Quaking Sect) Because it is said, Call no man your Master upon earth? Shall I fight against Prince Charles in behalf of King jesus with the Fifth Monarchy Zealots? This is the Case.
Is it a question which way the Charity of my Text is inclined in the present Debate? Remember that it seeketh not her own, and it will preserve unquestionably the Interest of the Publick above all the Specious pretences of the Religiously Disobedient.
Is it a question which Way the Charity of my Text is inclined in the present Debate? remember that it seeks not her own, and it will preserve unquestionably the Interest of the Public above all the Specious pretences of the Religiously Disobedient.
Again secondly, the Papist is forbidden (under the Censure of Excommunication) to be present at the Reading of the Common Prayers of the Church of England, who may be present without that Censure at our Sermons in publick.
Again secondly, the Papist is forbidden (under the Censure of Excommunication) to be present At the Reading of the Common Prayers of the Church of England, who may be present without that Censure At our Sermons in public.
The Laws of England authorize it as a Liturgy Reformed, fit for the Reformed Church of England. This is the Case, Beloved; and I presume moderately stated.
The Laws of England authorise it as a Liturgy Reformed, fit for the Reformed Church of England. This is the Case, beloved; and I presume moderately stated.
or (which is the same thing) not executed, till His Holiness of Rome, and the Kirk of Scotland, and the Saints of New England, and every other Sect by whom Conscience is pretended, do all agree in the same Forms of Worship.
or (which is the same thing) not executed, till His Holiness of Room, and the Kirk of Scotland, and the Saints of New England, and every other Sect by whom Conscience is pretended, do all agree in the same Forms of Worship.
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If the Sectary will call this a Conscience against which he ought not to act, who can help it? But Charity is of too Generous a spirit to suffer such a Conscience to give Law to the Established Church and Commonwealth.
If the Sectary will call this a Conscience against which he ought not to act, who can help it? But Charity is of too Generous a Spirit to suffer such a Conscience to give Law to the Established Church and Commonwealth.
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It is well observed by a late Reverend Prelat, (now with God) That the aim of these men that trouble Israel is first to break the Unity, and then the whole Body.
It is well observed by a late Reverend Prelate, (now with God) That the aim of these men that trouble Israel is First to break the Unity, and then the Whole Body.
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'Tis not an Oath pro forma, attended with Fees, Feasting and Musick, and the external Pageantries and Formalities of a Court, which makes a Magistrate truly renowned;
It's not an Oath Pro forma, attended with Fees, Feasting and Music, and the external Pageantries and Formalities of a Court, which makes a Magistrate truly renowned;
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but what has his Worship to do to moderate the just and reasonable Laws of his Prince or his God? than which no more perfidious or disingenuous Cruelty can be acted upon the Publick.
but what has his Worship to do to moderate the just and reasonable Laws of his Prince or his God? than which no more perfidious or disingenuous Cruelty can be acted upon the Public.
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and Charity makes the Sovereign treat his People as Subjects, not as Slaves, and will not permit any unhappy Contention between Prerogative and Privileges;
and Charity makes the Sovereign Treat his People as Subject's, not as Slaves, and will not permit any unhappy Contention between Prerogative and Privileges;
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and when they meet to settle all things fall into Parties, Charity (which seeketh not her own) reconciles their Differences, by demonstrating the necessity of laying aside all Private Feuds when the Publick is exposed to any hazards or difficulties.
and when they meet to settle all things fallen into Parties, Charity (which seeks not her own) reconciles their Differences, by Demonstrating the necessity of laying aside all Private Feuds when the Public is exposed to any hazards or difficulties.
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If any man leaves the Publick Assemblies, upon the account onely of advancing thereby a Private Interest, a Generous Charity will recall him from so sordid a Self-love, by representing that the man that went down from Jerusalem to Jericho fell among the Thieves;
If any man leaves the Public Assemblies, upon the account only of advancing thereby a Private Interest, a Generous Charity will Recall him from so sordid a Self-love, by representing that the man that went down from Jerusalem to Jericho fell among the Thieves;
Had he (saith S. Augustine) not gone down from God and his Church, he had escaped the Robbers, Luke 10. 30. If any man of whatsoever Quality or Condition be so addicted to his own Private State,
Had he (Says S. Augustine) not gone down from God and his Church, he had escaped the Robbers, Lycia 10. 30. If any man of whatsoever Quality or Condition be so addicted to his own Private State,
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and how can he be safe if these be either troubled or divided? If men should so far prefer Trade above the Religion of Jesus Christ, as to deliver up their Bibles to a Pagan Prince,
and how can he be safe if these be either troubled or divided? If men should so Far prefer Trade above the Religion of jesus christ, as to deliver up their Bibles to a Pagan Prince,
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Charity, which seeketh not her own, will reduce them to a due temperament, and represent to their considerations, that Agur 's Prayer, Give us, O Lord,
Charity, which seeks not her own, will reduce them to a due temperament, and represent to their considerations, that Agur is Prayer, Give us, Oh Lord,
So again in the great case of Church Reformation, we have hitherto answered the Demand, Where was your Church before Luther? It was (we say) where it now is, the same Church Reformed, which was before decayed and depraved.
So again in the great case of Church Reformation, we have hitherto answered the Demand, Where was your Church before Luther? It was (we say) where it now is, the same Church Reformed, which was before decayed and depraved.
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If therefore our Dissenters will propose (peaceably) no other Reformation than what is bounded within the Faith and Laws of the Church Catholick, we understand their meaning well enough;
If Therefore our Dissenters will propose (peaceably) no other Reformation than what is bounded within the Faith and Laws of the Church Catholic, we understand their meaning well enough;
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then the Generosity of Christian Love will not permit it, distinguishing (as of right she ought) between the Catholick Rules by which National Churches are best reformed,
then the Generosity of Christian Love will not permit it, distinguishing (as of right she ought) between the Catholic Rules by which National Churches Are best reformed,
Reformation (Beloved) is the restoring of what was decayed, not the introducing of that which was not, much less an Extirpation of the Regular Establishment.
Reformation (beloved) is the restoring of what was decayed, not the introducing of that which was not, much less an Extirpation of the Regular Establishment.
When men usurp their Private Meetings to keep the people at the greater distance from being reduced to the Laws of the Church and State, their pretence is not to be obnoxious to the Law for violating it,
When men usurp their Private Meetings to keep the people At the greater distance from being reduced to the Laws of the Church and State, their pretence is not to be obnoxious to the Law for violating it,
Will that Christian Charity which hath Wisdom for its Guide, allow such an Insolence against Authority, to have a share in the Government? Is it reasonable indeed that the Presbyterian should be gratified in his Comprehensive Project, who by an unabjured Oath hath obliged himself to root out the Order of Bishops out of the Churches of Great Britain and Ireland? What Security can they give the State of standing to their own Comprehensive mischief, with whom the Oath of Allegeance hath been less Sacred than the Covenant? Charity, which seeketh not her own, is not so far blind,
Will that Christian Charity which hath Wisdom for its Guide, allow such an Insolence against authority, to have a share in the Government? Is it reasonable indeed that the Presbyterian should be gratified in his Comprehensive Project, who by an unabjured Oath hath obliged himself to root out the Order of Bishops out of the Churches of Great Britain and Ireland? What Security can they give the State of standing to their own Comprehensive mischief, with whom the Oath of Allegiance hath been less Sacred than the Covenant? Charity, which seeks not her own, is not so Far blind,
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It is to be seen in Cambdens Annals, that when the Recusants forbore coming to the Churches Prayers, at the same time arose this Party, either calling themselves,
It is to be seen in Cambdens Annals, that when the Recusants forbore coming to the Churches Prayers, At the same time arose this Party, either calling themselves,
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or called by others, by the Name of Puritans. Ever since that time the Embers have been raked up in deceitful ashes, still most appearing when the State was most sollicitous.
or called by Others, by the Name of Puritans. Ever since that time the Embers have been raked up in deceitful Ashes, still most appearing when the State was most solicitous.
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At length this very Blessed and Godly Party rebelled against Charles the First, and prevailing in those Arms became divided into the several Parties now united in the Plea for Tender Consciences.
At length this very Blessed and Godly Party rebelled against Charles the First, and prevailing in those Arms became divided into the several Parties now united in the Plea for Tender Consciences.
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The Laws recovering again of course by the Return of Charles the Second to his Throne and Right, these Tender and Sweet-natur'd Rebels demand now a Law to justifie that which in point of fact they have illegally usurped.
The Laws recovering again of course by the Return of Charles the Second to his Throne and Right, these Tender and Sweet-natured Rebels demand now a Law to justify that which in point of fact they have illegally usurped.
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The pretence is, that not only the English Laws, but Christianity it self cannot clear up their Scruples so long cherished and entertained, against which should they proceed, they say they are damned.
The pretence is, that not only the English Laws, but Christianity it self cannot clear up their Scruples so long cherished and entertained, against which should they proceed, they say they Are damned.
the Publick-spirited and most Generously Charitable man is the best Moderator of all our Civil and Religious Controversies and Disputes, the best President of all the Councils, Synods,
the Public-spirited and most Generously Charitable man is the best Moderator of all our Civil and Religious Controversies and Disputes, the best President of all the Councils, Synods,
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and Convocations of the Church, the best Penman and Interpreter of all our Parliamentary Statutes, the best Bishop that can govern a Diocese, the best Priest that can be set over a Parish, the best Counsellor of a Prince, the best Justice to preserve the publick Peace, the most Regular Son of the English Church,
and Convocations of the Church, the best Penman and Interpreter of all our Parliamentary Statutes, the best Bishop that can govern a Diocese, the best Priest that can be Set over a Parish, the best Counsellor of a Prince, the best justice to preserve the public Peace, the most Regular Son of the English Church,
