A brief and practical discourse of abstinence in time of Lent wherein is shewed the popular mistake and abuse of the word superstition / preached at the Cathedral of St. Patrick Dublin, on Ashwednesday March 1, 1681/2, by Peter Manby, Dean of Derry.
A brief and practical Discourse of ABSTINENCE in time of LENT. Matth. 4. 2. And when he had fasted Forty Days and Forty Nights he was afterwards an hungred.
A brief and practical Discourse of ABSTINENCE in time of LENT. Matthew 4. 2. And when he had fasted Forty Days and Forty Nights he was afterwards an hungered.
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To evidence our obligation to the Vertue of Abstinence; especially at this time, so solemnly observ'd by the Christian Church ever since the Apostles days. Secondly.
To evidence our obligation to the Virtue of Abstinence; especially At this time, so solemnly observed by the Christian Church ever since the Apostles days. Secondly.
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for in the day that thou eatest thereof, thou shalt surely dye, Gen. 2. 17. if in the state of innocence we ought to abstain, much more in this state of our corruption.
for in the day that thou Eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die, Gen. 2. 17. if in the state of innocence we ought to abstain, much more in this state of our corruption.
Examples of the old Testament are not a few, as of Esther, Nehemias, Ahab, the Ninevites, of David, Psal. 69. I wept and chastened my Soul with Fasting.
Examples of the old Testament Are not a few, as of Esther, Nehemiah, Ahab, the Ninevites, of David, Psalm 69. I wept and chastened my Soul with Fasting.
Again, the Evangelist St. Luke records it, to the perpetual commendation of Anna the Daughter of Phanuel, that she was a Widow of about Fourscore and Four years,
Again, the Evangelist Saint Lycia records it, to the perpetual commendation of Anna the Daughter of Phanuel, that she was a Widow of about Fourscore and Four Years,
Nay our blessed Saviour recommends as a means of expelling the Devil, and consequently all naughty suggestions of the Devil, Matt. 17. 21. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by Prayer and Fasting.
Nay our blessed Saviour recommends as a means of expelling the devil, and consequently all naughty suggestions of the devil, Matt. 17. 21. Howbeit this kind Goes not out but by Prayer and Fasting.
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Whosoever shall desire to inform himself concerning the original of the Quadragesimal Fast, will find the chief reason to have been the Imitation of our blessed Saviours Example:
Whosoever shall desire to inform himself Concerning the original of the Quadragesimal Fast, will find the chief reason to have been the Imitation of our blessed Saviors Exampl:
As the preparing our selves by a solemn Abstinence of Forty days for the Reception of the blessed Sacrament at Easter; whereunto the Christians of all ages (excepting those of phanatical Humours) have thought themselves obliged;
As the preparing our selves by a solemn Abstinence of Forty days for the Reception of the blessed Sacrament At Easter; whereunto the Christians of all ages (excepting those of fanatical Humours) have Thought themselves obliged;
which reason is given by St. Hierom in his Comment on Matt. 5. The want of a pious disposition and preparation before our religious duties of Prayer and receiving the holy Sacrament, is perhaps the reason that we are so little the better for them.
which reason is given by Saint Hieronymus in his Comment on Matt. 5. The want of a pious disposition and preparation before our religious duties of Prayer and receiving the holy Sacrament, is perhaps the reason that we Are so little the better for them.
that while nine parts are allowed to our selves, we ought to dedicate a Tenth of our days to some more than ordinary recollection of our selves and repentance towards God.
that while nine parts Are allowed to our selves, we ought to dedicate a Tenth of our days to Some more than ordinary recollection of our selves and Repentance towards God.
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Quadragesima authoritatem habet ex Evangelio, quia totidem diebus Dominus jejunavit. And St. Hierom writing on the 58th. Chapter of Isaiah saith, Dominus quadraginta diebus in solitudine jejunavit, ut nobis solennes jejuniorum dies relinqueret.
Quadragesima authoritatem habet ex Evangelio, quia totidem diebus Dominus jejunavit. And Saint Hieronymus writing on the 58th. Chapter of Isaiah Says, Dominus Quadraginta diebus in solitudine jejunavit, ut nobis solemnness jejuniorum dies relinqueret.
And long before St. Hieroms days, Ignatius the Disciple of S. John hath left his Opinion, that this time is to be observed by Christians in memory of our Saviours Forty days Abstinence.
And long before Saint Hieroms days, Ignatius the Disciple of S. John hath left his Opinion, that this time is to be observed by Christians in memory of our Saviors Forty days Abstinence.
After its being thus attested by the antient Fathers, we find it thus censured by Mr. Calvin in the 4th. Book of his Institutions; Mera stultitia fuit jejunium quadragesimale ad Christi imitationem instituere.
After its being thus attested by the ancient Father's, we find it thus censured by Mr. calvin in the 4th. Book of his Institutions; Mera Stultitia fuit Fasting Quadragesimale ad Christ imitationem instituere.
This Opinion and this Reason he thinks fit to advance against the sence of the antient Church; and let us consider it a little, it being all that the Adversary has to say in this matter.
This Opinion and this Reason he thinks fit to advance against the sense of the ancient Church; and let us Consider it a little, it being all that the Adversary has to say in this matter.
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And first, it cannot be denied that our Saviours Forty days Fast and Temptation in the Wilderness was a part of that humiliation and those sufferings he underwent for our sins.
And First, it cannot be denied that our Saviors Forty days Fast and Temptation in the Wilderness was a part of that humiliation and those sufferings he underwent for our Sins.
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and what benefit could be intended or reason assigned for that miracle of Abstinence, unless this of being exemplary to us? to amuse the world with wonders was not the design of our blessed Saviour, but to do good. Christ abstained as became him;
and what benefit could be intended or reason assigned for that miracle of Abstinence, unless this of being exemplary to us? to amuse the world with wonders was not the Design of our blessed Saviour, but to do good. christ abstained as became him;
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Nay further, were this Abstinence only a Free-will Offering of the Church, the Psalmist will encourage it Psal. 110. 3. In the day of thy power shall the people offer thee free-will offerings.
Nay further, were this Abstinence only a Freewill Offering of the Church, the Psalmist will encourage it Psalm 110. 3. In the day of thy power shall the people offer thee freewill offerings.
as may appear by this one observeable instance Matt. 26. 12. There came unto our Saviour a Woman having an Alabaster box of Ointment, who poured it on his Head as he sat at meat;
as may appear by this one observable instance Matt. 26. 12. There Come unto our Saviour a Woman having an Alabaster box of Ointment, who poured it on his Head as he sat At meat;
which when the Disciples saw, they had indignation, saying, to what purpose is all this wast? But Jesus said, why trouble ye the Woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me:
which when the Disciples saw, they had Indignation, saying, to what purpose is all this waste? But jesus said, why trouble you the Woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me:
That Free-will Offering which the Disciples rejected as an impertinency or Superstition in this Woman, our blessed Saviour commends as an expression of Devotion.
That Freewill Offering which the Disciples rejected as an impertinency or Superstition in this Woman, our blessed Saviour commends as an expression of Devotion.
And here perhaps it may not be impertinent to digress a few words concerning Superstition; which is a word, about the true meaning whereof the people are generally very ignorant, or very confus'd.
And Here perhaps it may not be impertinent to digress a few words Concerning Superstition; which is a word, about the true meaning whereof the people Are generally very ignorant, or very confused.
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Let us therefore consider 1. what is meant by it in Scripture. 2. What it signified among the antient Pagans. 3. How 'tis taken at this day among Christians.
Let us Therefore Consider 1. what is meant by it in Scripture. 2. What it signified among the ancient Pagans. 3. How it's taken At this day among Christians.
for instance, I hate those that hold of superstitious Vanities (saith the Psalmist,) but my trust is in the Lord Psal. 31. where by superstitious Vanities he means the Pagan Deities, which in the old Prophets are usually stiled Vanities; my people have burnt Incense to Vanity, saith the Prophet Jeremy, 18. 15. Again Saint Paul, Acts 17. preaching to the Athenians, saith, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious;
for instance, I hate those that hold of superstitious Vanities (Says the Psalmist,) but my trust is in the Lord Psalm 31. where by superstitious Vanities he means the Pagan Deities, which in the old prophets Are usually styled Vanities; my people have burned Incense to Vanity, Says the Prophet Jeremiah, 18. 15. Again Saint Paul, Acts 17. preaching to the Athenians, Says, You men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you Are too superstitious;
Ye men of Athens I perceive ye are very much addicted to the Religion of Daemons or false Gods. That this was his meaning, appears evidently by the 16th. Vers. of that Chapter;
You men of Athens I perceive you Are very much addicted to the Religion of Daemons or false God's That this was his meaning, appears evidently by the 16th. Vers. of that Chapter;
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The word NONLATINALPHABET or Superstition is not often met with in Scripture, and among those few places there are none where it signifies ought but either Religion in general,
The word or Superstition is not often met with in Scripture, and among those few places there Are none where it signifies ought but either Religion in general,
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or else the Religion of Daemons, or men deified after their death; such were Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, &c. 2. Among the antient Pagans 'twas a word (as to them) of no ill meaning;
or Else the Religion of Daemons, or men deified After their death; such were Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, etc. 2. Among the ancient Pagans 'twas a word (as to them) of no ill meaning;
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It was the most common word to express Religion in general, as the learned Dr. Hammond demonstrates by many instances in his Tract of Superstition, to which I refer the Reader:
It was the most Common word to express Religion in general, as the learned Dr. Hammond demonstrates by many instances in his Tract of Superstition, to which I refer the Reader:
and Atheists would call it Superstition to be afraid of invisible powers, or to think that in nature there is any thing just or unjust but only by Law or Custom.
and Atheists would call it Superstition to be afraid of invisible Powers, or to think that in nature there is any thing just or unjust but only by Law or Custom.
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Thus to observe any special Devotion or Abstinence at this time is impiously call'd Superstition: to bow at the blessed name of Jesus, to kneel at the holy Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood, to bestow any Ornament on the House of God,
Thus to observe any special Devotion or Abstinence At this time is impiously called Superstition: to bow At the blessed name of jesus, to kneel At the holy Sacrament of Christ Body and Blood, to bestow any Ornament on the House of God,
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or observe any external reverence there, is atheistically call'd Superstition. Thus Dissenters will needs pervert this word from its original and scriptural meaning.
or observe any external Reverence there, is atheistically called Superstition. Thus Dissenters will needs pervert this word from its original and scriptural meaning.
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O but to worship the true God in a false manner, is not that Superstition? I answer, what do they mean by false manner? They mean doubtless all other ways except their own;
Oh but to worship the true God in a false manner, is not that Superstition? I answer, what do they mean by false manner? They mean doubtless all other ways except their own;
Good God! where do the Scriptures tell us, that to pray by the spirit is to pray extempore? do they not tell us, that to pray by the Spirit is to pray in an unknown tongue? I will pray by the spirit (saith St. Paul) and I will pray with understanding also;
Good God! where do the Scriptures tell us, that to pray by the Spirit is to pray extempore? do they not tell us, that to pray by the Spirit is to pray in an unknown tongue? I will pray by the Spirit (Says Saint Paul) and I will pray with understanding also;
not considering in the mean while, that all their own Prayers and manner of Worship are in the opinion of all Christians (except themselves) purely the issues of their own invention:
not considering in the mean while, that all their own Prayers and manner of Worship Are in the opinion of all Christians (except themselves) purely the issues of their own invention:
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What intelligent unprejudiced man sees not, that in our Churches Litany, nay in one of her Collects there is more of Substance and Instruction than in a million of their extempore effusions?
What intelligent unprejudiced man sees not, that in our Churches Litany, nay in one of her Collects there is more of Substance and Instruction than in a million of their extempore effusions?
I conclude that Superstition (as some people misunderstand and misapply the Word) is so far from being a Sin, that it may be highly pleasing and acceptable to God.
I conclude that Superstition (as Some people misunderstand and misapply the Word) is so Far from being a since, that it may be highly pleasing and acceptable to God.
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as expect to moderate the Fire of Lusts without substracting the Fewel. They that live after the flesh shall dye, is the frequent voice of Scripture;
as expect to moderate the Fire of Lustiest without substracting the Fuel. They that live After the Flesh shall die, is the frequent voice of Scripture;
A second Advantage is, to assist us in our Prayers by substracting from the nourishment of those desires that would otherwise trouble our good thoughts:
A second Advantage is, to assist us in our Prayers by substracting from the nourishment of those Desires that would otherwise trouble our good thoughts:
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If the Heart be unfeignedly discontented for sin, it will assuredly give some outward evidence of it by way of pennance: and he that never abstians at all, may justly suspect the reality of his Repentance.
If the Heart be unfeignedly discontented for since, it will assuredly give Some outward evidence of it by Way of penance: and he that never abstians At all, may justly suspect the reality of his Repentance.
and from the violence that is in their hands, Jonah 3. 7. and then follows (vers. 10.) God saw their works and repented of the evil that he had said he would do unto them.
and from the violence that is in their hands, Jonah 3. 7. and then follows (vers. 10.) God saw their works and repented of the evil that he had said he would do unto them.
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And it came to pass that Ahab fasted and lay in Sackcloth, and the Word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me; I will not bring the evil in his days,
And it Come to pass that Ahab fasted and lay in sackcloth, and the Word of the Lord Come to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, See thou how Ahab Humbleth himself before me; I will not bring the evil in his days,
The Prophet Isaiah instructs us how we ought to fast, in reproving the manner of the Jewish Abstinence, Isaiah 58. 3, 4. is it such a Fast that I have chosen;
The Prophet Isaiah instructs us how we ought to fast, in reproving the manner of the Jewish Abstinence, Isaiah 58. 3, 4. is it such a Fast that I have chosen;
is it to bow down the Head as a Bulrush, and to spread Sackcloth and Ashes under him? wilt thou call this a Fast and an acceptable day to the Lord? is not this the Fast that I have chosen? to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free? is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry,
is it to bow down the Head as a Bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and Ashes under him? wilt thou call this a Fast and an acceptable day to the Lord? is not this the Fast that I have chosen? to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free? is it not to deal thy bred to the hungry,
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Let us therefore reflect upon our past lives, and charge our Memories, so officious in other things, to recollect our sins with their aggravating circumstances;
Let us Therefore reflect upon our past lives, and charge our Memories, so officious in other things, to recollect our Sins with their aggravating Circumstances;
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The second Commandment, Thou shalt not make to thy self any graven Image, &c. Thou hast hated the Idolatry of bowing before a Crucifix or Picture of thy Saviour;
The second Commandment, Thou shalt not make to thy self any graved Image, etc. Thou hast hated the Idolatry of bowing before a Crucifix or Picture of thy Saviour;
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Also against the second Table thou hast sinned, not so loving thy Neighbour as thy self, that thou hast seldom thought of doing to others as thou wouldst be done unto.
Also against the second Table thou hast sinned, not so loving thy Neighbour as thy self, that thou hast seldom Thought of doing to Others as thou Wouldst be done unto.
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medling too much with them that are given to change. As for thy spiritual Parents, to say nothing of personal distasts, which are hard to be avoided, where the Superior is a proud or insolent or peevish person;
meddling too much with them that Are given to change. As for thy spiritual Parents, to say nothing of personal distastes, which Are hard to be avoided, where the Superior is a proud or insolent or peevish person;
Likewise against the Sixth Commandment thou hast offended many ways. Thou hast murdered thy Adversary with thy Heart and Tongue, though not with thy Hands:
Likewise against the Sixth Commandment thou hast offended many ways. Thou hast murdered thy Adversary with thy Heart and Tongue, though not with thy Hands:
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Thou hast rejoyced at other mens misfortunes. The seventh Commandment, Thou shalt not commit Adultery. Thou hast made it thy business to corrupt thy Neighbours Wife or thy Neighbours Husband.
Thou hast rejoiced At other men's misfortunes. The seventh Commandment, Thou shalt not commit Adultery. Thou hast made it thy business to corrupt thy Neighbours Wife or thy Neighbours Husband.
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The tenth, Thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours House, thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours Wife, &c. Thou hast entertained dishonest and unchast thoughts, running into the occasions thereof;
The tenth, Thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours House, thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours Wife, etc. Thou hast entertained dishonest and unchaste thoughts, running into the occasions thereof;
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but the Scripture adds another necessary word, he that confesses and forsakes his sins shall find mercy, Prov. 28. plainly admonishing us of the vast mistake of that Confession or Sorrow for sin, that never produces any alteration of the Man, nor Fruits meet for Repentance.
but the Scripture adds Another necessary word, he that Confesses and forsakes his Sins shall find mercy, Curae 28. plainly admonishing us of the vast mistake of that Confessi or Sorrow for since, that never produces any alteration of the Man, nor Fruits meet for Repentance.
To fare deliciously every day, remitting nothing of our wonted Satisfactions, argues but slight apprehensions or a dead faith of the last Judgment; and of that Account which every man must render of all his thoughts, words and actions.
To fare deliciously every day, remitting nothing of our wonted Satisfactions, argues but slight apprehensions or a dead faith of the last Judgement; and of that Account which every man must render of all his thoughts, words and actions.
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