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So much the word merit commonly among the Ancients signified, and therefore is fitly expounded by compararare, acquirere, obtinere, adipisci, to get, to receaue, to obtaine, to take possession. In which sense the most Advised Divines, ever vnderstood their Predecessors. But this contents not our moderne Meritmongers. Merit is the Popes Mint, and therefore must be alway kept going. The merit of Christs humanity, and the merit of blessed Angels, between the instant of their creation, and possession of eternall happinesse, must be so strictly vrged, to make way for Monkish merit, and fill their own Church Treasure with workes of superrarogation. Otherwise, the doctrine of Iustification by faith alone, would quickly make them all turne mendicants. The more it stands vs vpon, (Beloued) to weigh their peeces before we take them for pay, and not to be too liberall in granting them such premisses, whereby they shall be animated to venture vpon worse conclusions. In a contrary strayne, |
So much the word merit commonly among the Ancients signified, and Therefore is fitly expounded by compararare, acquirere, obtinere, adipisci, to get, to receive, to obtain, to take possession. In which sense the most Advised Divines, ever understood their Predecessors. But this contents not our modern Meritmongers. Merit is the Popes Mint, and Therefore must be always kept going. The merit of Christ humanity, and the merit of blessed Angels, between the instant of their creation, and possession of Eternal happiness, must be so strictly urged, to make Way for Monkish merit, and fill their own Church Treasure with works of superrarogation. Otherwise, the Doctrine of Justification by faith alone, would quickly make them all turn mendicants. The more it Stands us upon, (beloved) to weigh their Pieces before we take them for pay, and not to be too liberal in granting them such premises, whereby they shall be animated to venture upon Worse conclusions. In a contrary strain, |
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