A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of His Majesties most honourable privy counsel, at Glasgow. By Alexander Rose, D.D. and professor of theologie there
HOwever great the concernment be that all of us are under, to know the nature of Christianity: (this being the only solid ground of our present Hope and eternal joy) yet the generall deportment of those, who not only owne,
HOwever great the concernment be that all of us Are under, to know the nature of Christianity: (this being the only solid ground of our present Hope and Eternal joy) yet the general deportment of those, who not only own,
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And therefore, in a dutiful tenderness, and compassion, to this degenerat age, I shall make it my present task, to enquire into the nature of Christianity, that men in some degree, may understand, what the thing really is, they pretend to be;
And Therefore, in a dutiful tenderness, and compassion, to this degenerate age, I shall make it my present task, to inquire into the nature of Christianity, that men in Some degree, may understand, what the thing really is, they pretend to be;
1. The different parties, of our divided Zion. 2. The Malignancy of the National Sin of Schism. 3. The Necessity of Episcopacy, for supporting the Prime concernments of Christianity. 4. And Lastly, Conclude all with a brief Application.
1. The different parties, of our divided Zion. 2. The Malignancy of the National since of Schism. 3. The Necessity of Episcopacy, for supporting the Prime concernments of Christianity. 4. And Lastly, Conclude all with a brief Application.
which befell the Law of Moses. It was so miserably transformed and corrupted, by the mifinterpretation, of pretending Hypocrites, that it became more unlike it self,
which befell the Law of Moses. It was so miserably transformed and corrupted, by the mifinterpretation, of pretending Hypocrites, that it became more unlike it self,
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For 1. When God made Adam, that little Cosmography, and Mapp of the Universe, The speciall Commandment, he gave him was not to eat of the forbidden fruit;
For 1. When God made Adam, that little Cosmography, and Map of the Universe, The special Commandment, he gave him was not to eat of the forbidden fruit;
The next dispensation wherein God enters into an expresse, and explicite Covenant with Man was after the flood, with the great Patriarch Noah, who no doubt, lay under irremoveable,
The next Dispensation wherein God enters into an express, and explicit Covenant with Man was After the flood, with the great Patriarch Noah, who no doubt, lay under irremoveable,
Then after Abraham, God began another Covenant, with his Seed, in the hand of his Servant Moses; And this, the Apostle tells us consisted of Gifts, and Sacrifices, Meats,
Then After Abraham, God began Another Covenant, with his Seed, in the hand of his Servant Moses; And this, the Apostle tells us consisted of Gifts, and Sacrifices, Meats,
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as pertaining to Conscience, This dispensation, required a strict Observance, of all the Ceremonies; the chiefest and most Principall part whereof was, Sacrifice:
as pertaining to Conscience, This Dispensation, required a strict Observance, of all the Ceremonies; the chiefest and most Principal part whereof was, Sacrifice:
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and so necessarily too, that under it, without the shedding of Blood, there was no remisson and so the ceasing of the Sacrifice, is it's very desolation;
and so necessarily too, that under it, without the shedding of Blood, there was no remisson and so the ceasing of the Sacrifice, is it's very desolation;
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for the better performance, whereof we must consider, that Christianity is a dispensation of Grace, and truth, not like the Mosaical, consisting of carnal ordinances and external observances:
for the better performance, whereof we must Consider, that Christianity is a Dispensation of Grace, and truth, not like the Mosaical, consisting of carnal ordinances and external observances:
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but a lively, and spiritual dispensation, consisting of Precepts, that are Congruous, to a rational nature, according to the prediction, of the excellent Jeremy 31.33.
but a lively, and spiritual Dispensation, consisting of Precepts, that Are Congruous, to a rational nature, according to the prediction, of the excellent Jeremiah 31.33.
according to the excellent Commentary of a Learned Interpreter, The Covenant that shall be made with the World, in the last dayes, shall not be a Baggage, of ceremoniall and positive rits, hard to learn and impossible to be kept;
according to the excellent Commentary of a Learned Interpreter, The Covenant that shall be made with the World, in the last days, shall not be a Baggage, of ceremonial and positive rits, hard to Learn and impossible to be kept;
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or to encumber them, with a drudgery of Positives (which have nothing to recommend them, besides the will of the Author) but that the great care of Mankind, should be imployed, about matters of an intrinsick rectitude:
or to encumber them, with a drudgery of Positives (which have nothing to recommend them, beside the will of the Author) but that the great care of Mankind, should be employed, about matters of an intrinsic rectitude:
Therefore tho Christianity have some few positive Commandments, those must not be own'd, for it's Special injunctions; (as having no immediat relation, to it's great designe and main intendment;) but it's speciality, most be some eminent Morals, with lovely impressions, of Heaven,
Therefore though Christianity have Some few positive commandments, those must not be owned, for it's Special injunctions; (as having no immediate Relation, to it's great Design and main intendment;) but it's speciality, most be Some eminent Morals, with lovely impressions, of Heaven,
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I doubt not, but it shall be easily yeelded, by all who have any true sense of Christianity, that the more immediat and special things thereof are those vertues taught by our Saviour, in his Sermon on the Mount:
I doubt not, but it shall be Easily yielded, by all who have any true sense of Christianity, that the more immediate and special things thereof Are those Virtues taught by our Saviour, in his Sermon on the Mount:
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and other considerations, from circumstances, extrinsick to the Sermon, which with ane undenyable evidence, will attest them, to be the more eminent, and speciall things of Christianity.
and other considerations, from Circumstances, extrinsic to the Sermon, which with ane undeniable evidence, will attest them, to be the more eminent, and special things of Christianity.
makes them only capable, of being accounted, the Special charge, of the best dispensation. II. These Doctrines, are of all other, the most hated, by the World, and flesh, and Blood;
makes them only capable, of being accounted, the Special charge, of the best Dispensation. II These Doctrines, Are of all other, the most hated, by the World, and Flesh, and Blood;
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It was our Saviours great design, to repair the breach made upon our Nature, by the fall of Adam; and advance us as nigh as possibly might be, to our First integrity, and greatest perfection:
It was our Saviors great Design, to repair the breach made upon our Nature, by the fallen of Adam; and advance us as High as possibly might be, to our First integrity, and greatest perfection:
And since these vertues (being so transcendent of themselves) are most serviceable for that effect, they must be reckoned, the speciall charge of our Holy Religion.
And since these Virtues (being so transcendent of themselves) Are most serviceable for that Effect, they must be reckoned, the special charge of our Holy Religion.
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II. We know, the Jewish Law was delivered from a Mount even Mount Sinai, so our Saviour went up to a Mount, intimating the matter of his Sermon, was to be, the great Christian Law;
II We know, the Jewish Law was Delivered from a Mount even Mount Sinai, so our Saviour went up to a Mount, intimating the matter of his Sermon, was to be, the great Christian Law;
nor drinking Water so our Saviour fasted fourtie dayes in the wilderness, intimating, by this conformable preparation with Moses the great Law giver, he was after it to give out the great Law of his dispensation:
nor drinking Water so our Saviour fasted fourtie days in the Wilderness, intimating, by this conformable preparation with Moses the great Law giver, he was After it to give out the great Law of his Dispensation:
This Sermon therefore, being the immediat Issue, and subsequent, of his fourtie dayes Fast, is clearly pointed out thereby, to be the great Law of Christ.
This Sermon Therefore, being the immediate Issue, and subsequent, of his fourtie days Fast, is clearly pointed out thereby, to be the great Law of christ.
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IV. The form wherein our Saviour delivered his Sermon, with a Blessed prefix't; and a spiritual promise annexe'd, Points it out to be peculiarly Christian:
IV. The from wherein our Saviour Delivered his Sermon, with a Blessed prefixed; and a spiritual promise annexeed, Points it out to be peculiarly Christian:
HERE We have the Specialia and Sublimiora Praemij and so certainly, the Specialia and Sublimiora Virtutum, the high and peculiar Promises of Christianity made, consequently the Highest and most refined Law of Christianity taught.
HERE We have the Specialia and Sublimiora Praemij and so Certainly, the Specialia and Sublimiora Virtues, the high and peculiar Promises of Christianity made, consequently the Highest and most refined Law of Christianity taught.
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and dispositions of mind, and have two different practices opposite unto them) now as Moses, gave out Ten Commandments from Mount Sin••: so our Saviour here, gives Nine;
and dispositions of mind, and have two different practices opposite unto them) now as Moses, gave out Ten commandments from Mount Sin••: so our Saviour Here, gives Nine;
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And that the number of the Christian Precepts, might quadrate with his, he afterward subjoyn's, the great commandment, Of loving one another; which therefore, perchance he calls new;
And that the number of the Christian Precepts, might quadrate with his, he afterwards subjoyn's, the great Commandment, Of loving one Another; which Therefore, perchance he calls new;
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Now these Doctrines, are the great, and the proper things of Christianity; not that any, who own that name, have a latitude in other matters of morality:
Now these Doctrines, Are the great, and the proper things of Christianity; not that any, who own that name, have a latitude in other matters of morality:
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or have any thing of a moral rectitude, do undoubtedly belong unto it, for it's such a compleat piece, as is able to make the man of God perfect, throughly furnished unto every good Work:
or have any thing of a moral rectitude, do undoubtedly belong unto it, for it's such a complete piece, as is able to make the man of God perfect, thoroughly furnished unto every good Work:
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Consequently it's of that extension, and unbounded latitude, to comprehend, Whatsoever things are Just, Pure, Lovely, Honest, all things wherein there is any vertue, Praise, or good report:
Consequently it's of that extension, and unbounded latitude, to comprehend, Whatsoever things Are Just, Pure, Lovely, Honest, all things wherein there is any virtue, Praise, or good report:
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which the corruption of the World had worn out of the mindes of men, and Interpreters of Moses Law, did not think themselves bound to, by vertue of it, they are singular to Christianity it self;
which the corruption of the World had worn out of the minds of men, and Interpreters of Moses Law, did not think themselves bound to, by virtue of it, they Are singular to Christianity it self;
So in a word, the upshot of all this Labour, is, to know that the spirit of humility, unaffected devotion, Meekness Long-suffering, Patience, Mercifulness, Ingenuity, good nature, Peacableness, Charitableness,
So in a word, the upshot of all this Labour, is, to know that the Spirit of humility, unaffected devotion, Meekness Long-suffering, Patience, Mercifulness, Ingenuity, good nature, Peaceableness, Charitableness,
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and was it not by transcendent humility & Patience, an admirable steadiness and evenness of Spirit, inflam'd affections, of Christians among themselves, a most compassionate Charity towards others, a profoundly Patient tolerance of all evils,
and was it not by transcendent humility & Patience, an admirable steadiness and evenness of Spirit, inflamed affections, of Christians among themselves, a most compassionate Charity towards Others, a profoundly Patient tolerance of all evils,
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and the foolishness of Preaching, so miraculously succesful, and happily Victorious over the superstitions of Mankind, deeply rooted by the length of time, strongly guarded by the power of Princes,
and the foolishness of Preaching, so miraculously successful, and happily Victorious over the superstitions of Mankind, deeply rooted by the length of time, strongly guarded by the power of Princes,
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or at least, bear up with Christians, in those Attractive, Amiable and recommending vertues. So to conclude this Part of our design, I shall say no more;
or At least, bear up with Christians, in those Attractive, Amiable and recommending Virtues. So to conclude this Part of our Design, I shall say no more;
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but seeing these are the vertues, that God himself must needs display, for the effecting the great contrivance of our Salvation (his patience in sparing us, his mercy in Forgiving us, his love in reconciling us, His Humility in being incarnated for us, his meekness and Infinite Benignity of Nature, in an unwearied Attending us and daily bearing with us) these then must be the Prime constituents of a Christian;
but seeing these Are the Virtues, that God himself must needs display, for the effecting the great contrivance of our Salvation (his patience in sparing us, his mercy in Forgiving us, his love in reconciling us, His Humility in being incarnated for us, his meekness and Infinite Benignity of Nature, in an unwearied Attending us and daily bearing with us) these then must be the Prime constituents of a Christian;
'Tis not now a dayes the peculiar plea of Popery, to plead the Title of Catholick, there are pretenders amongst our selves, upon far less plausible pretexts, that boldly stand for it, and with as daring;
It's not now a days the peculiar plea of Popery, to plead the Title of Catholic, there Are pretenders among our selves, upon Far less plausible pretexts, that boldly stand for it, and with as daring;
as what was counted by the Prophet, the extremity of superciliousness stand off, for I am Holier then thou, But their words are rather like those murmurers mentioned by St. Peter, and St. Jude, great and swelling and full of vanity, They do not only applaud themselves in the comparison,
as what was counted by the Prophet, the extremity of superciliousness stand off, for I am Holier then thou, But their words Are rather like those murmurers mentioned by Saint Peter, and Saint U^de, great and swelling and full of vanity, They do not only applaud themselves in the comparison,
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But however that big words and high pretensions, may amuse fools, and involve the credulous: Yet with those of solid judgement and consideration they'l never passe, for Proofs or Arguments:
But however that big words and high pretensions, may amuse Fools, and involve the credulous: Yet with those of solid judgement and consideration They'll never pass, for Proofs or Arguments:
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if matters be examined by the forementioned touch-stone, the primary designe of Christianity, I am much affraid, that they who thorow their immodest insolence take the highest room, shall be thrust down to the lowest,
if matters be examined by the forementioned touchstone, the primary Design of Christianity, I am much afraid, that they who thorough their immodest insolence take the highest room, shall be thrust down to the lowest,
if they have garments and cloathing, but to consider the badges peculiar to each, otherwise we may mistake a fool for a Senatour and a Prince for a Prelate,
if they have garments and clothing, but to Consider the badges peculiar to each, otherwise we may mistake a fool for a Senator and a Prince for a Prelate,
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so the only accountable way of discerning the genuine societies of Christians, is not so much by Hearing Reading, Praying, Praising, the promiscuous work of all parties,
so the only accountable Way of discerning the genuine societies of Christians, is not so much by Hearing Reading, Praying, Praising, the promiscuous work of all parties,
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the special thing of any dispensation being the fittest line for measuring, The best way to have known who had been of Adam's family and Religion, was to enquire after the forbidden Fruit: Who of Noah's Offspring, care must be had of flesh with the blood, Who of Abraham's line, quest must be made after Circumcision:
the special thing of any Dispensation being the Fittest line for measuring, The best Way to have known who had been of Adam's family and Religion, was to inquire After the forbidden Fruit: Who of Noah's Offspring, care must be had of Flesh with the blood, Who of Abraham's line, quest must be made After Circumcision:
And if we would really know Who are truely of the family OF CHRIST, We must narrowly mark what party keeps up most of the more essential things of Christianity in their doctrines and lives:
And if we would really know Who Are truly of the family OF CHRIST, We must narrowly mark what party keeps up most of the more essential things of Christianity in their doctrines and lives:
or like his little horn, speaking big and swelling words, supercilious and high, towring in their thoughts and expressions, of themselves invective, bitter, disdainful, despiteful, malicious and cruell against others;
or like his little horn, speaking big and swelling words, supercilious and high, towering in their thoughts and expressions, of themselves invective, bitter, disdainful, despiteful, malicious and cruel against Others;
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When we see a party turbulent and unpeacable, sactious and censorious, rash-judgers and revilers of others, with all, Pharisaical, Vain-glorious and ostentive,
When we see a party turbulent and unpeaceable, sactious and censorious, rash-judgers and revilers of Others, with all, Pharisaical, Vainglorious and ostentive,
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And knowing our meek master hath discharged the legall Spirit of eye for eye, and tooth for tooth, I shall not blustringly recriminate in their own outrages, and too spiteful dialect;
And knowing our meek master hath discharged the Legal Spirit of eye for eye, and tooth for tooth, I shall not blustringly recriminate in their own outrages, and too spiteful dialect;
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yet certainly, if the least scope were given to consideration or argument, it were the easiest of a thousand tasks to do it to the greatest advantages:
yet Certainly, if the least scope were given to consideration or argument, it were the Easiest of a thousand tasks to do it to the greatest advantages:
for it's fully certain that these in the 5th, of Isaiah; whom the Prophet describes, as Sacrificing in Gardens, burning incense upon Altars of brick, remaining among the mountains;
for it's Fully certain that these in the 5th, of Isaiah; whom the Prophet describes, as Sacrificing in Gardens, burning incense upon Altars of brick, remaining among the Mountains;
eating swines flesh, and broth, of abominable things, (things flatly opposite to the law) they then had as good a right to the Tittle they were claiming of being none such zealots for that dispensation,
eating Swine Flesh, and broth, of abominable things, (things flatly opposite to the law) they then had as good a right to the Tittle they were claiming of being none such zealots for that Dispensation,
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as those inflamed ones amongst our selves, have to that of Christianity (being considered in the proper and peculiar notion of it,) for 'tis plainly obvious, without any narow search,
as those inflamed ones among our selves, have to that of Christianity (being considered in the proper and peculiar notion of it,) for it's plainly obvious, without any narrow search,
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who run fastest with a haill Master, and kiss him, so they may be really the greatest enemies to his Religion, who pretendedly are it's most zealous votaries:
who run fastest with a hail Master, and kiss him, so they may be really the greatest enemies to his Religion, who pretendedly Are it's most zealous votaries:
As for poverty of spirit, and profound humility our Saviour seems to make the ground work of this holy, Religion, what reputation it's under and footing it hath, in the practice of our pretending party, We need no further evidence then these swelling epithets and big tittles of Gods Remnant, the inclosed Garden, the little Flock, the holy Vineyard, the Royal Priesthood, the chosen generation, they do not only assume,
As for poverty of Spirit, and profound humility our Saviour seems to make the ground work of this holy, Religion, what reputation it's under and footing it hath, in the practice of our pretending party, We need no further evidence then these swelling epithets and big tittles of God's Remnant, the enclosed Garden, the little Flock, the holy Vineyard, the Royal Priesthood, the chosen generation, they do not only assume,
how mightily doth it suffer by the reviving all those artificial affections, and studied stratagemes of publication, the sowre countenances, disfigured faces and hideous tones, which I am assured (whatever be the designe of them) are so far in themselves, from portending a plentiful spring,
how mightily does it suffer by the reviving all those artificial affections, and studied stratagems of publication, the sour countenances, disfigured faces and hideous tones, which I am assured (whatever be the Design of them) Are so Far in themselves, from portending a plentiful spring,
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while it's under this Sacred imployment, so many indecent and distorted informalities, sowre and discontented shews, with a disfigured nature, prognostick rather whip and spurr then a ready minde or willing spirit.
while it's under this Sacred employment, so many indecent and distorted informalities, sour and discontented shows, with a disfigured nature, prognostic rather whip and Spur then a ready mind or willing Spirit.
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and for restraining their restless spirits, & ungovernable rage, we have a whole course of full twenty years sad hurries and confusions intermixed with blood and gore Tragicall Battels, unnaturall rebellions, bloody assassinations,
and for restraining their restless spirits, & ungovernable rage, we have a Whole course of full twenty Years sad hurries and confusions intermixed with blood and gore Tragical Battles, unnatural rebellions, bloody assassinations,
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and daily tumults raised through the restless turbulency, as to evident confutuations of any tollerable and just pretension, they can make to this Christian quality and temper:
and daily tumults raised through the restless turbulency, as to evident confutuations of any tolerable and just pretension, they can make to this Christian quality and temper:
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and Mutinies, the daily excursions of unaccountable practices, the defamations, and reproachful epithets, are cast upon the Glorious Patience of the earthly Martyrs,
and Mutinies, the daily excursions of unaccountable practices, the defamations, and reproachful epithets, Are cast upon the Glorious Patience of the earthly Martyrs,
As for Charity and meekness as they stand in opposition to censoriousness and roughness I need not name the virulent slanders are both by their Tongues and pens cast upon all that oppose them, We have their Bulls, briefs Declarations, Excommunications,
As for Charity and meekness as they stand in opposition to censoriousness and roughness I need not name the virulent slanders Are both by their Tongues and pens cast upon all that oppose them, We have their Bulls, briefs Declarations, Excommunications,
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And although our Nation, and more particularly our Metropoliticall SEE lyeth under the reproach of a ruin'd Cathedral; yet alace there is to be seen a standing Monument of our blacker infamy, the most reverend Tomb (I mean) of that glorious Martyr and incomparable Prelate, that is engraven so deeply with Characters of their Bloody cruelty,
And although our nation, and more particularly our Metropolitical SEE lies under the reproach of a ruined Cathedral; yet alace there is to be seen a standing Monument of our blacker infamy, the most reverend Tomb (I mean) of that glorious Martyr and incomparable Prelate, that is engraven so deeply with Characters of their Bloody cruelty,
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And now, if it shall Scandalize any, or seem improbable that such vast multitudes should be so stiffely wedded to a party, that give such evidence of a down-right Apostacy from the spirit of Christianity;
And now, if it shall Scandalise any, or seem improbable that such vast Multitudes should be so stiffly wedded to a party, that give such evidence of a downright Apostasy from the Spirit of Christianity;
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The Gods that brought them out of Egypt fitter in the principall to become a Sacrifice, then in the figure to be thought a GOD: yet the one had the congregation of Israel appertaining to it's returne, the other ten Tribes of twelve for the number of their following.
The God's that brought them out of Egypt fitter in the principal to become a Sacrifice, then in the figure to be Thought a GOD: yet the one had the congregation of Israel appertaining to it's return, the other ten Tribes of twelve for the number of their following.
so that the consideration of a zealous and numerous following, needs never stumble any without a further evidence, considering the World hath worshiped and wondred after the Beast, that was full of names of Blasphemy: And it's no romantick fiction, that the Devil himself hath had his worshipers;
so that the consideration of a zealous and numerous following, needs never Stumble any without a further evidence, considering the World hath worshipped and wondered After the Beast, that was full of names of Blasphemy: And it's no romantic fiction, that the devil himself hath had his worshippers;
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even Leeks, Garlick, and Onyons, and to bow the head with the greatest reverence, though most ingloriously before Cats, and Crocodiles: And as in those instances, We have a lesson not to stumble into a blind respect with any thing from it's having many zealous votaries,
even Leeks, Garlick, and Onions, and to bow the head with the greatest Reverence, though most ingloriously before Cats, and Crocodiles: And as in those instances, We have a Lesson not to Stumble into a blind respect with any thing from it's having many zealous votaries,
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for although he lived with such clear proofs and irresistable evidences of his being the Great MESSIAH: Yet all did gain no footing upon the prepossessed incredulity of a disingenious multitude.
for although he lived with such clear proofs and irresistible evidences of his being the Great MESSIAH: Yet all did gain no footing upon the prepossessed incredulity of a disingenuous multitude.
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He was a Messenger from Heaven who by his Prudence, Patience, Smoothness, Miracles, and all manner of obliging attestations most evidently demonstrated this his Celesticall comission:
He was a Messenger from Heaven who by his Prudence, Patience, Smoothness, Miracles, and all manner of obliging attestations most evidently demonstrated this his Celestial commission:
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their being no less incompetency in the judgement to determine, then there is inconstancy of their humour to support ane enterest And so we shall come to the second Inference.
their being no less incompetency in the judgement to determine, then there is inconstancy of their humour to support ane enterest And so we shall come to the second Inference.
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If those forementioned vertues be the great and special things of Christianity, we may discern the dangerous malignancy of the Epidemicall disease of Schism,
If those forementioned Virtues be the great and special things of Christianity, we may discern the dangerous malignancy of the Epidemical disease of Schism,
It cannot but impress a mighty sense, of the perverse influance of disunion, to consider the industrious labours of many learned attempting a reconcilation of Christendom, which indicates emphatically, that it's the sense of the wisest men.
It cannot but Impress a mighty sense, of the perverse influance of disunion, to Consider the Industria labours of many learned attempting a reconciliation of Christendom, which indicates emphatically, that it's the sense of the Wisest men.
for though there be such a gulf betwixt us and our adversaries, as 'twixt Abaaham and the rich Glutton, so that the one can never Pass unto the other;
for though there be such a gulf betwixt us and our Adversaries, as betwixt Abaaham and the rich Glutton, so that the one can never Pass unto the other;
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yet the seeming insuperableness of the difficulty speaks out more clearly the advantages of the intendment, the greater desperatness of the enterprize, the more desireableness of the success.
yet the seeming insuperableness of the difficulty speaks out more clearly the advantages of the intendment, the greater desperateness of the enterprise, the more desirableness of the success.
'Tis more then enough also to raise jealousies within us all of it's desperate Malignancy, to consider how unanimously both Moderns and ancients, in one breath speak of it with the greatest abhorrence, and deepest indignation;
It's more then enough also to raise jealousies within us all of it's desperate Malignancy, to Consider how unanimously both Moderns and ancients, in one breath speak of it with the greatest abhorrence, and Deepest Indignation;
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More then this, 'tis shrewdly to be suspected from this, Topick, That there is scarce any concern of Religion pressed by the Apostles, with more frequency and seriousness,
More then this, it's shrewdly to be suspected from this, Topic, That there is scarce any concern of Religion pressed by the Apostles, with more frequency and seriousness,
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or in any point, so much as in this by the Apostle to the Philippians, And most of all it stigmatizes Schism, to consider how our Saviour prayed against it in the 17. of St. Johns Gospel, with such a doubled, and redoubled importunity:
or in any point, so much as in this by the Apostle to the Philippians, And most of all it stigmatizes Schism, to Consider how our Saviour prayed against it in the 17. of Saint Johns Gospel, with such a doubled, and redoubled importunity:
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But I am not to allow my self the liberty to expatiate wildely on this subject, in all the latitude of probation, We have Lectures of History, fables of morality, axiomes of Philosophy, maximes of Policy, lessons of experience,
But I am not to allow my self the liberty to expatiate wildly on this Subject, in all the latitude of probation, We have Lectures of History, fables of morality, axioms of Philosophy, maxims of Policy, Lessons of experience,
Therefore I shall only restrict my self to consider it, by that tragical influence, it shall be found to have upon Christianity, in the special charge and peculiar notion of it:
Therefore I shall only restrict my self to Consider it, by that tragical influence, it shall be found to have upon Christianity, in the special charge and peculiar notion of it:
yet upon a review of the justness of the charge, we shall have ground to pronounce (tho in a doom revers'd) as the Queen of Sheba did upon Solomon's glory;
yet upon a review of the justness of the charge, we shall have ground to pronounce (though in a doom reversed) as the Queen of Sheba did upon Solomon's glory;
yet not a white behind the Chiefest of them, it's singular excellence giving it the preference of all the rest, to become the more especial cognizance of a Christian Disciple.
yet not a white behind the Chiefest of them, it's singular excellence giving it the preference of all the rest, to become the more especial cognizance of a Christian Disciple.
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By the first, We shall find it's hardly possible to maintain love without unity, and by the other, it hath always suffered upon the occasion of Schism, All love is founded upon likeness:
By the First, We shall find it's hardly possible to maintain love without unity, and by the other, it hath always suffered upon the occasion of Schism, All love is founded upon likeness:
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and where there is a disunion or dissimilitude of faith which is the frame of the Soul, 'tis hardly possible in nature but this must breed an alination of affections, a sower and unkindly estrangement of persons from on another vna duorum, dispositio consociat affectus, is both a Maxime and lesson of experience, the only sufficient cord of love, is one Symbolicall frame of Spirit;
and where there is a disunion or dissimilitude of faith which is the frame of the Soul, it's hardly possible in nature but this must breed an alination of affections, a sour and unkindly estrangement of Persons from on Another Una Duorum, Disposition consociat affectus, is both a Maxim and Lesson of experience, the only sufficient cord of love, is one Symbolical frame of Spirit;
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and surely the soul being in the Image of God, and having ane Essentiall relation to Religion, a conformity and association therein must needs be the only indissolvable band and knot of fervent Charity.
and surely the soul being in the Image of God, and having ane Essential Relation to Religion, a conformity and association therein must needs be the only indissolvable band and knot of fervent Charity.
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it joyn's issue with contemplation to shew Schism's fatality, to Christian charity and what a Prolifick parent division in Religion is, of the blackest malice and bitterest envy, We see through the World, the most irreconcilable and inveterate hates have been begot by this, The Roman powers, never exercis'd such cruelty against any People who withstood the proud interests of their prosperous state,
it join's issue with contemplation to show Schism's fatality, to Christian charity and what a Prolific parent division in Religion is, of the Blackest malice and Bitterest envy, We see through the World, the most irreconcilable and inveterate hates have been begotten by this, The Roman Powers, never exercised such cruelty against any People who withstood the proud interests of their prosperous state,
for whileas they contented themselves to do ordinary executions upon civil criminals, they strain'd their wits inventing varieties of cruelty for the torment of the other:
for whileas they contented themselves to do ordinary executions upon civil criminals, they strained their wits inventing varieties of cruelty for the torment of the other:
who pursued his enemies with such insatiable rage, and prodigious bitterness, as the Papists, (upon the account of a different Religion) did these poor Creatures in the valleys of piedmont.
who pursued his enemies with such insatiable rage, and prodigious bitterness, as the Papists, (upon the account of a different Religion) did these poor Creatures in the valleys of piedmont.
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Jeroboam well understood the naturall tendency of Schismaticall disunion, for extinguishing love, and breeding an• irreconcileable alienation of affections:
Jeroboam well understood the natural tendency of Schismatical disunion, for extinguishing love, and breeding an• Irreconcilable alienation of affections:
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& virulent spite hath been begot by ruptures and division, what irreconcileable hates, are 'twixt the divided Sects of China and Japan, the Persian, and other asiatick Turks, the Asiatick and Morean, upon the divided opinions of that imposture;
& virulent spite hath been begotten by ruptures and division, what Irreconcilable hates, Are betwixt the divided Sects of China and Japan, the Persian, and other asiatic Turks, the Asiatic and Morean, upon the divided opinions of that imposture;
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and what black malice and bitter envy, hath managed the Arminian, and Calvinistical, the Jesuitick, and Episcopal, the Secular, and Regular, the Ja•senist, and Molinist, the Dominican, and Franciscan interests, were impertinently to upbraid the understanding of the intelligent Reader, to give an account of:
and what black malice and bitter envy, hath managed the Arminian, and Calvinistical, the Jesuitic, and Episcopal, the Secular, and Regular, the Ja•senist, and Molinist, the Dominican, and Franciscan interests, were impertinently to upbraid the understanding of the intelligent Reader, to give an account of:
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and in the more early times, what Malice and Tragedies, Donatus Schisme, Arrius division, the Paschal Celebration, begot in the mindes of men, Ecclesiastick Histories gives full account of:
and in the more early times, what Malice and Tragedies, Donatus Schism, Arius division, the Paschal Celebration, begotten in the minds of men, Ecclesiastic Histories gives full account of:
'tis too obvious how unhappily and too effectually, our own disunion hath supplanted this Royal piece of Christianity, fervent Charity amongst our selves;
it's too obvious how unhappily and too effectually, our own disunion hath supplanted this Royal piece of Christianity, fervent Charity among our selves;
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but hath Armed them also with Instruments of cruelty, to kill and murther, and hath begot a murthering Principle, that's not only destructive of Christian Charity, but humanity it self.
but hath Armed them also with Instruments of cruelty, to kill and murder, and hath begotten a murdering Principle, that's not only destructive of Christian Charity, but humanity it self.
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And because this grace is not mentioned amongst the rest of the Specificks of Christianity, but by way of supplement seems to be cast in and superadded to them:
And Because this grace is not mentioned among the rest of the Specifics of Christianity, but by Way of supplement seems to be cast in and superadded to them:
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therefore that we might not have low apprehensions of it's dignity, and that it might suffer nothing by the delay of it's conjunction, the Spirit of God hath been pleased to give it the most effectual recommendations, by the singular and unparallel'd applauses of it, It's termed the fulfilling of the Law we are charged above all things to Put it on 'tis pitched upon as the more immediate cognizance of a Christian Disciple, Hereby we know, that we are passed from death to life,
Therefore that we might not have low apprehensions of it's dignity, and that it might suffer nothing by the Delay of it's conjunction, the Spirit of God hath been pleased to give it the most effectual recommendations, by the singular and unparalleled applauses of it, It's termed the fulfilling of the Law we Are charged above all things to Put it on it's pitched upon as the more immediate cognizance of a Christian Disciple, Hereby we know, that we Are passed from death to life,
and peculiar divinity of this royal Grace, 'tis accounted all-alone a sufficient indication, of our Regeneration and being in the favour of God, our being destitute of it, argueth us as infalibly in a state of Damnation:
and peculiar divinity of this royal Grace, it's accounted all-alone a sufficient indication, of our Regeneration and being in the favour of God, our being destitute of it, argue us as infallibly in a state of Damnation:
and without it, a confluence of Heavenly gifts can signify nothing for our safety, by it's being denominated the Royal Law: It's signified not only to be a special piece of God-like excellence,
and without it, a confluence of Heavenly Gifts can signify nothing for our safety, by it's being denominated the Royal Law: It's signified not only to be a special piece of Godlike excellence,
some have Blasphem'd his Spirituality and thought him corporeal, some his justice, made him byassable by bribes and ridicolous arts, some have set bounds to his power, others Limited his knowledge, some circumscribed his immensity, others confined his Omnipresence;
Some have Blasphemed his Spirituality and Thought him corporeal, Some his Justice, made him byassable by Bribes and ridicolous arts, Some have Set bounds to his power, Others Limited his knowledge, Some circumscribed his immensity, Others confined his Omnipresence;
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but scarce ever any that fancied a God, who thought him malicious, Goodness and Love, are so notorlie and undenyablie essential to His nature, the very perfectivity and beatification of all his other Attributes, without which God were the greatest ill,
but scarce ever any that fancied a God, who Thought him malicious, goodness and Love, Are so notorlie and undeniably essential to His nature, the very perfectivity and beatification of all his other Attributes, without which God were the greatest ill,
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So thought there were no more to be said against division, but it's bad influence upon this Royal Grace, 'tis more then enough, to show it's malignity.
So Thought there were no more to be said against division, but it's bad influence upon this Royal Grace, it's more then enough, to show it's malignity.
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But 'tis further chargeable, and it stands no better affected to the rest of Christianity, as for meekness, mercy, and peacableness, they need no particular consideration;
But it's further chargeable, and it Stands no better affected to the rest of Christianity, as for meekness, mercy, and Peaceableness, they need no particular consideration;
seeing they inseparably take a share of lov's fortune, and unavoydablie fall upon the ruine of affection, they'r fed by the breasts of Christian Charity,
seeing they inseparably take a share of loves fortune, and avoidable fallen upon the ruin of affection, They are fed by the breasts of Christian Charity,
And whoever doubts of the indisolvable confederacy betwixt Pride and Schism, he may easily undeceive himself by a serious perusall of the first part of the Apostl's Second Chap, to the Philippians, by which it appears, the one must be consequentiall upon the other;
And whoever doubts of the indisolvable confederacy betwixt Pride and Schism, he may Easily undeceive himself by a serious perusal of the First part of the Apostl's Second Chap, to the Philippians, by which it appears, the one must be consequential upon the other;
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And seeing the Apostle there, makes way for his exhortation to humility, by a most pathetick pressing of concord, 'tis abundantly evident he foresaw that division would more effectually supplant poverty of Spirit,
And seeing the Apostle there, makes Way for his exhortation to humility, by a most pathetic pressing of concord, it's abundantly evident he foresaw that division would more effectually supplant poverty of Spirit,
and it's as unavoydable for divviding Schismatick's, who apprehend themselves so far superiour unto their Brethren not to overvalue themselves upon that score, and to undervalue others;
and it's as unavoidable for divviding Schismatick's, who apprehend themselves so Far superior unto their Brothers not to overvalue themselves upon that score, and to undervalue Others;
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And surely if he that was really rapt up to the third Heaven needed a meffenger of Satan to bear him down, it's hardly conceivable what dispensation might prove effectual, to suppresse that swelling insolence, which springs more naturally from fancifull raptures, those imagin-imaginary exaltations of a deluded brain.
And surely if he that was really rapt up to the third Heaven needed a meffenger of Satan to bear him down, it's hardly conceivable what Dispensation might prove effectual, to suppress that swelling insolence, which springs more naturally from fanciful raptures, those imagin-imaginary exaltations of a deluded brain.
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the chosen generation, and the only enlightned People of the world: Neither are these meer conjectures, of what may possibly fall out upon such occasions;
the chosen generation, and the only enlightened People of the world: Neither Are these mere Conjectures, of what may possibly fallen out upon such occasions;
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hath not the spirit of God long since marked for us, what sort of People that divyding and disingenous, crew shall actually prove? who creep into houses, and lead captive silly Women;
hath not the Spirit of God long since marked for us, what sort of People that dividing and disingenuous, crew shall actually prove? who creep into houses, and led captive silly Women;
And hath it not been the current observation of many Fathers of the Church, that these wretched dividers who in every age troubled it's peace, were intolerably insolent,
And hath it not been the current observation of many Father's of the Church, that these wretched dividers who in every age troubled it's peace, were intolerably insolent,
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And as meekness and mercy, unavoidably ruine upon th• losse of Charity, so that eminent grace of patience, falls i• the arms of Humility, they are so clossely linked togethe• that we may take up over them David's lamentation ove• Saul and Jonathan; they are lovely and Pleasant i• their lives,
And as meekness and mercy, avoidable ruin upon th• loss of Charity, so that eminent grace of patience, falls i• the arms of Humility, they Are so closely linked togethe• that we may take up over them David's lamentation ove• Saul and Johnathan; they Are lovely and Pleasant i• their lives,
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And so it is by the computation o• the Apostle, when men turn, proud, heady, and high• minded, then follows nothing but impatient murmuring• and complaining, Treason and fierceness.
And so it is by the computation o• the Apostle, when men turn, proud, heady, and high• minded, then follows nothing but impatient murmuring• and complaining, Treason and fierceness.
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But now further Schism and division, level as effectually against the Spirit of mourning, of modest and retired duty as our Saviour states it in opposition to the vanity and ostentation of the Pharisees: for as unsound doctrines are of the nature of leaven dilating and extensive,
But now further Schism and division, level as effectually against the Spirit of mourning, of modest and retired duty as our Saviour states it in opposition to the vanity and ostentation of the Pharisees: for as unsound doctrines Are of the nature of leaven dilating and extensive,
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so they that sowe them are the most industrious promoters of their factious interests, for whileas the Good-man sleeps in the night, they watch the silentest seasons, unwearied like Satan• and indefatigable as the Pharisees throw the restless ambition of proselyting disciples.
so they that sow them Are the most Industria promoters of their factious interests, for whileas the Goodman sleeps in the night, they watch the silentest seasons, unwearied like Satan• and indefatigable as the Pharisees throw the restless ambition of proselyting Disciples.
Now ' its impossible to set up effectually for a retinue, unlesse the hook be gloriously baited, there must be pompuous shews and ostentations of piety:
Now ' its impossible to Set up effectually for a retinue, unless the hook be gloriously baited, there must be pompous shows and ostentations of piety:
therefore in defyance both of ingenuity and our Saviour's advice, the Pharisees old gown must be fitted out with all it's fringes and Philacteries; the sowre countenances, the disfigured faces must appear again upon the stage,
Therefore in defiance both of ingenuity and our Saviour's Advice, the Pharisees old gown must be fitted out with all it's fringes and Phylacteries; the sour countenances, the disfigured faces must appear again upon the stage,
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and all the superadded arts of deceit and appearance shall be cunningly employed, the more effectually to catch others into the Brotherhood, & unhappie Fellowship;
and all the superadded arts of deceit and appearance shall be cunningly employed, the more effectually to catch Others into the Brotherhood, & unhappy Fellowship;
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Neither is this my supposition only, but that of the Apostle in the forecited Chap. to the Philip. where among the rest of the black Train that attends Division; is reckoned up, Emulation, and Vain-glory; which it's highly probable he should not dehorted, from immediatly upon his pressing of Concord; had he not foreseen that these would infallibly follow upon discord and Schism,
Neither is this my supposition only, but that of the Apostle in the forecited Chap. to the Philip. where among the rest of the black Train that attends Division; is reckoned up, Emulation, and Vainglory; which it's highly probable he should not dehorted, from immediately upon his pressing of Concord; had he not foreseen that these would infallibly follow upon discord and Schism,
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Again, Schism strikes at the root of that great injunction, of Hungering, and Thirsting, after righteousness, (which our Saviour explains Chap. 6. vers. 25,
Again, Schism strikes At the root of that great injunction, of Hungering, and Thirsting, After righteousness, (which our Saviour explains Chap. 6. vers. 25,
which are again as closely waited on with tumult and contention And where these are, there must be a diligent imploying of all aids to support the sinking interest;
which Are again as closely waited on with tumult and contention And where these Are, there must be a diligent employing of all aids to support the sinking Interest;
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And because no such designe can bear up, without temporall means and secular helps, therefore the minds of men• which should be exercised in a gracious contemplation o• God and contempt of the world, most yeeld to that necessity which Pride and humor brings upon them,
And Because no such Design can bear up, without temporal means and secular helps, Therefore the minds of men• which should be exercised in a gracious contemplation o• God and contempt of the world, most yield to that necessity which Pride and humour brings upon them,
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a Christians eye must be turned inward, and whatever uncharitable censures are cast upon himself, he most not recriminate, meddle with another mans servant, assume the Office of the supreme Judge, prelimite his sentence, or antidate his judgments;
a Christians eye must be turned inward, and whatever uncharitable censures Are cast upon himself, he most not recriminate, meddle with Another men servant, assume the Office of the supreme Judge, prelimite his sentence, or antedate his Judgments;
and the blackest calumnies forged against their persons, which an invidious malice can contrive or invent, the most of factious and deviding people, confiding nothing near so much,
and the Blackest calumnies forged against their Persons, which an invidious malice can contrive or invent, the most of factious and dividing people, confiding nothing near so much,
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when in our late, and miferable confusions, the factious endeavours of designing Men, were curiously bent for the ruine of that Sacred order is now happily established;
when in our late, and miferable confusions, the factious endeavours of designing Men, were curiously bent for the ruin of that Sacred order is now happily established;
but in the face of the Sun staged them as guilty, of such hellish and atrocious Crimes, the most profligate wretches in nature, cannot so much as think of without fear and horrour:
but in the face of the Sun staged them as guilty, of such hellish and atrocious Crimes, the most profligate wretches in nature, cannot so much as think of without Fear and horror:
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And not only then, but now also how deeply our present Schismes are fraughted with this unchristian baggage, were to light a candle to the Sun, to indeavour to illustrate.
And not only then, but now also how deeply our present Schisms Are fraughted with this unchristian baggage, were to Light a candle to the Sun, to endeavour to illustrate.
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So that we may justly endite Schism, in that wofull tenor wherein Nathan, did David, by the Parable of the poor mans having but one ewe Lamb, which he had brought up and nourished, it grew up together with him,
So that we may justly endite Schism, in that woeful tenor wherein Nathan, did David, by the Parable of the poor men having but one ewe Lamb, which he had brought up and nourished, it grew up together with him,
Where we find the fault is exaggerated, not so much by the mean man's poverty, (as having but one ewe Lamb) as from the doarness of it unto him, (it being his Pett and Darling) We should certainly most injuriously belie our Saviour,
Where we find the fault is exaggerated, not so much by the mean Man's poverty, (as having but one ewe Lamb) as from the doarness of it unto him, (it being his Pet and Darling) We should Certainly most injuriously belie our Saviour,
but yet 'tis as sure, these are the doctrines of the most effectual recommendation, those special things, which are most nearly related to Christianity,
but yet it's as sure, these Are the doctrines of the most effectual recommendation, those special things, which Are most nearly related to Christianity,
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and supplantation of these dearest concerns of Christianity, ' its hardly conceivable, what miserable inconsideration acts those men who make so light of the Spirit of Ʋnity: and 'tis certain that nothing lesse then the most incurable and fundamental overturnings can warrant a separation or rupture:
and supplantation of these dearest concerns of Christianity, ' its hardly conceivable, what miserable inconsideration acts those men who make so Light of the Spirit of Ʋnity: and it's certain that nothing less then the most incurable and fundamental overturnings can warrant a separation or rupture:
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And it's a matter next to a miracle there should be any thing in the world, (if not condemned by Scripture in the plainest and most down-right terms) malign'd, which is any way fitted for the preservation of Ʋnity: And so we come to the last particular, that is the necessity of Episcopacy, for supporting the main concerns of Christianity.
And it's a matter next to a miracle there should be any thing in the world, (if not condemned by Scripture in the Plainest and most downright terms) maligned, which is any Way fitted for the preservation of Ʋnity: And so we come to the last particular, that is the necessity of Episcopacy, for supporting the main concerns of Christianity.
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for not only Calvin asserts, discord to be the ordinary result of an Ecclesiastick equalitie, Lib. 4. Institut, Cap. 4. Num. 2. But Jerom also the great pretended Patron of the cause of parity, makes this the occasion of the rise and introduction of Episcopacy, Toto orbe decretum ut unus de Presbyteris electus superponeretur caeteris ut Schismatum semina tollerentur:
for not only calvin asserts, discord to be the ordinary result of an Ecclesiastic equality, Lib. 4. Institute, Cap. 4. Num. 2. But Jerome also the great pretended Patron of the cause of parity, makes this the occasion of the rise and introduction of Episcopacy, Toto orbe decretum ut Unus de Presbyters Electus superponeretur caeteris ut Schismatum semina tollerentur:
I doubt not in the least, but the prevention of Schism, was mainly in our Saviour's or his Apostles prospect, in the instituting of Episcopacy, but that St, Jerom means, the Church was govern'd for a time by parity of officers,
I doubt not in the least, but the prevention of Schism, was mainly in our Saviour's or his Apostles prospect, in the instituting of Episcopacy, but that Saint, Jerome means, the Church was governed for a time by parity of Officers,
and finding that, by experience, inffectual for the preservation of unity, they therefore of their own accord instituted Episcopacy, as a more adapted government for that designe, there is more then evident reason to deny,
and finding that, by experience, inffectual for the preservation of unity, they Therefore of their own accord instituted Episcopacy, as a more adapted government for that Design, there is more then evident reason to deny,
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whether reasonable or unreasonable are forced to renounce it, and how it should alter it's nature or influence in Ecclesiastical concerns is not easily accountable.
whither reasonable or unreasonable Are forced to renounce it, and how it should altar it's nature or influence in Ecclesiastical concerns is not Easily accountable.
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He that desires a proof from experience needs be no great historian 'Tis undenyable what ruptures, sects and divisions sprung from the ruine of this order, in our neighbour Nation:
He that Desires a proof from experience needs be no great historian It's undeniable what ruptures, Sects and divisions sprung from the ruin of this order, in our neighbour nation:
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and had nothing to plead in it's vindication from our Saviours instituting an unrepeal'd imparity, amongst Ecclesiastical Officers, when there was not such necessity for it,
and had nothing to plead in it's vindication from our Saviors instituting an unrepealed imparity, among Ecclesiastical Officers, when there was not such necessity for it,
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Though it had but an equal play with it's unjust Competitors, to be justified either by Scripture or tradition (which nothing but the most affronted disingenuity of the world can suppose or plead) yet if there were no more but it's fittedness to preserve Ʋnity, (the indespensible pillar of Christianity) what can any competitor, cast in the contrary scale to weigh with, or counter-ballance that one consideration:
Though it had but an equal play with it's unjust Competitors, to be justified either by Scripture or tradition (which nothing but the most affronted disingenuity of the world can suppose or plead) yet if there were no more but it's fittedness to preserve Ʋnity, (the indespensible pillar of Christianity) what can any competitor, cast in the contrary scale to weigh with, or counterbalance that one consideration:
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yet it's certain they seem too evidently to derogate from his wisdom and merciful care for his Church, who fancy that he hath instituted another government, not only unfit to keep out,
yet it's certain they seem too evidently to derogate from his Wisdom and merciful care for his Church, who fancy that he hath instituted Another government, not only unfit to keep out,
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And what a fair calculation is it, that God who hath promised to be a wall of fire about his Church, would fence it only with an unsufficient paling of dry Sticks,
And what a fair calculation is it, that God who hath promised to be a wall of fire about his Church, would fence it only with an unsufficient paling of dry Sticks,
so apt to kindle amongst themselves, and through their mutuall combustion do make large gapes, whereat all the Boars of the field might conveniently enter.
so apt to kindle among themselves, and through their mutual combustion do make large gapes, whereat all the Boars of the field might conveniently enter.
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It may possibly be expected that having said so much of the malignancy of Schism; I should next address my self, with a zealous importunity to those most immediatly concerned,
It may possibly be expected that having said so much of the malignancy of Schism; I should next address my self, with a zealous importunity to those most immediately concerned,
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For we read of a severe reproof given by our Saviour to his Disciples, when they minded to invoke Heaven for resenting the unkindly usage was done to himself,
For we read of a severe reproof given by our Saviour to his Disciples, when they minded to invoke Heaven for resenting the unkindly usage was done to himself,
And he was so far from solliciting Justice to be done upon the Criminal adulteresse, that by a stratageme of his merciful wisdom, he afforded an opportunity for her escape,
And he was so Far from soliciting justice to be done upon the Criminal adulteress, that by a stratagem of his merciful Wisdom, he afforded an opportunity for her escape,
And God Almighty allows us not, to sollicite himself for that very vengeance, his Justice must needs pour forth upon his own, and his Churches, incorrigible enemies:
And God Almighty allows us not, to solicit himself for that very vengeance, his justice must needs pour forth upon his own, and his Churches, incorrigible enemies:
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BUt yet seeing 'tis not only expedient, but also necessary for those intrusted with the justice of the Nation, to act more vigorously in the execution of it,
BUt yet seeing it's not only expedient, but also necessary for those Entrusted with the Justice of the nation, to act more vigorously in the execution of it,
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and the more effectual vindication of authority, from the loud clamours, which impatience and self-love so usually make about the lightest and most necessary punishments) I am bound to say, that whatever, Methods (tho savouring of sharpness and severity,) our Governours in their wisdom shall think sit to fall upon;
and the more effectual vindication of Authority, from the loud clamours, which impatience and Self-love so usually make about the Lightest and most necessary punishments) I am bound to say, that whatever, Methods (though savouring of sharpness and severity,) our Governors in their Wisdom shall think fit to fallen upon;
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and judges too are fully justified therein, from the malignancy of Schism the distemper, the rootedness and inveteracy of it in the Patient, the long experimented inefficacy of the gentler methods for effecting the cure:
and judges too Are Fully justified therein, from the malignancy of Schism the distemper, the rootedness and inveteracy of it in the Patient, the long experimented inefficacy of the Gentler methods for effecting the cure:
And what can be reasonably expected, from the most merciful Judge, or shall it lay him open to the least censure of inclemency, which in a paralel case forfeits not to a Physician, the character of the most affectionat and kindly;
And what can be reasonably expected, from the most merciful Judge, or shall it lay him open to the least censure of inclemency, which in a parallel case forfeits not to a physician, the character of the most affectionate and kindly;
All the circumstances of our National condition (through the incomparable wisdom and graciousness of the best of PRINCES, the prudent managery of Substitute Governours (being undenyablie such,
All the Circumstances of our National condition (through the incomparable Wisdom and graciousness of the best of PRINCES, the prudent managery of Substitute Governors (being undeniably such,
But having already discovered Schism's bad influence upon Christianity (which is that by my Text I am directly led to) I shall not exaggerate the guilt of this sin, not seem to exasperate Rulers against, it by considering the many fatal blows it aims against the order, quiet peace, government,
But having already discovered Schism's bad influence upon Christianity (which is that by my Text I am directly led to) I shall not exaggerate the guilt of this since, not seem to exasperate Rulers against, it by considering the many fatal blows it aims against the order, quiet peace, government,
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and if what is already said cannot prevail, I shall only desire them seriously to consider with what a rhetorica• concern and mighty importunity, the Spirit of God addresses them in this particular, Let your Conversation (saith the Apostle Phil. 1.27.) be such as becometh the Gospel &c. That ye stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the Gospel:
and if what is already said cannot prevail, I shall only desire them seriously to Consider with what a rhetorica• concern and mighty importunity, the Spirit of God Addresses them in this particular, Let your Conversation (Says the Apostle Philip 1.27.) be such as Becometh the Gospel etc. That you stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the Gospel:
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And if this seem not sufficient to import the greatness and necessity of the duty, We have him else where, Rom. 16.17, Using expressions which signify a greater concern and anxiety.
And if this seem not sufficient to import the greatness and necessity of the duty, We have him Else where, Rom. 16.17, Using expressions which signify a greater concern and anxiety.
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and solemnity of expression, as cannot but startle the most inconsiderate, and evidently demonstrate the infinite zeal and concern which God himself hath for our being united Phil, 2.1, 2. If there be any consolation in Christ,
and solemnity of expression, as cannot but startle the most inconsiderate, and evidently demonstrate the infinite zeal and concern which God himself hath for our being united Philip, 2.1, 2. If there be any consolation in christ,
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for after his first assault against Christianity, made by fire and sword, and the keenest instruments of cruelty (managed by the hands of such cruel monsters,
for After his First assault against Christianity, made by fire and sword, and the keenest Instruments of cruelty (managed by the hands of such cruel monsters,
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and as the last effort of his skill and Malice, he betakes himself to the dividing of poor Christians, brings in Arrius, and swarms of Heretical and dividing Schismaticks, by whom (through the Pride, Envy, variance, Strife, Hatred, Contention, Blood,
and as the last effort of his skill and Malice, he betakes himself to the dividing of poor Christians, brings in Arius, and swarms of Heretical and dividing Schismatics, by whom (through the Pride, Envy, variance, Strife, Hatred, Contention, Blood,
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and many Murders which accompanied them,) Christianity in a little time suffered more sadly in all the main concerns of it then by all the arts of persecution it had done, from Nero to Dieclesian. So I shall conclude this Sermon and subject, with the Prayer of the Apostle Rom, 15, 5. Now the God of Patience and Consolation, grant you to be like-minded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus!
and many Murders which accompanied them,) Christianity in a little time suffered more sadly in all the main concerns of it then by all the arts of persecution it had done, from Nero to Dieclesian. So I shall conclude this Sermon and Subject, with the Prayer of the Apostle Rom, 15, 5. Now the God of Patience and Consolation, grant you to be like-minded one towards Another, according to christ jesus!
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