A treatise of the ceremonies of the church vvherein the points in question concerning baptisme, kneeling, at the sacrament, confirmation, festiuities, &c. are plainly handled and manifested to be lawfull, as they are now vsed in the Church of England : whereunto is added a sermon preached by a reuerend bishop.
The Sermon preached by the Right Reuerend Father in GOD, the Archbishop of Saint ANDREWES, to the generall Assembly, holden at PERTH the 25. of August, 1618. 1. COR. 11.16.
The Sermon preached by the Right Reverend Father in GOD, the Archbishop of Saint ANDREWS, to the general Assembly, held At PERTH the 25. of August, 1618. 1. COR. 11.16.
Some of the Interpreters refer these words to the question in hand, and thinke that the Apostle is here opposing the custome of the Churches, to these that contended for men couering their heads in publike meetings:
some of the Interpreters refer these words to the question in hand, and think that the Apostle is Here opposing the custom of the Churches, to these that contended for men covering their Heads in public meetings:
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but the better sort take this to bee spoken against the studie of contention, and thinke the Apostle his meaning here, is onely to shew, that it is not his fashion,
but the better sort take this to be spoken against the study of contention, and think the Apostle his meaning Here, is only to show, that it is not his fashion,
This is Caluines interpretation amongst others, for he writing vpon this place, after he had said, that contention in a Church, is of all euills the most pernicious, addes by way of admonition these words:
This is Calvins Interpretation among Others, for he writing upon this place, After he had said, that contention in a Church, is of all evils the most pernicious, adds by Way of admonition these words:
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Now, these are vnnecessary disputings, which are made, De rebus non magnis, of matters of light moment, Ʋel de rebus non ambiguis, that is, of matters in themselues cleare and euident.
Now, these Are unnecessary disputings, which Are made, De rebus non magnis, of matters of Light moment, Ʋel de rebus non ambiguis, that is, of matters in themselves clear and evident.
Wee ought to contend alwayes for the Faith, and that earnestly, as Saint Iude teacheth, not yeelding to the Aduersarie, in the substance of Religion, one jot:
we ought to contend always for the Faith, and that earnestly, as Saint Iude Teaches, not yielding to the Adversary, in the substance of Religion, one jot:
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but for matters of circumstance and ceremonie, to make businesse, and as much adoe, as if some mayne point of Religion were questioned, it is to iniurie the Truth of God.
but for matters of circumstance and ceremony, to make business, and as much ado, as if Some main point of Religion were questioned, it is to injury the Truth of God.
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And now, Brethren, because the resolution we take at this time touching the Articles propounded, will giue to the world a testimonie what manner of men wee are,
And now, Brothers, Because the resolution we take At this time touching the Articles propounded, will give to the world a testimony what manner of men we Are,
but follow vpon trust, the opinions we haue beene bred with, and of such as we affect) to helpe this, I say, I will, with your patience, spend some time in the question of Ceremonies, see what warrant they haue,
but follow upon trust, the opinions we have been bred with, and of such as we affect) to help this, I say, I will, with your patience, spend Some time in the question of Ceremonies, see what warrant they have,
and beautifieth the bodie with naturall graces, so Ceremonies (such specially, as ancient custome hath made reuerend) couer the nakednesse of publike actions,
and beautifieth the body with natural graces, so Ceremonies (such specially, as ancient custom hath made reverend) cover the nakedness of public actions,
That in euery publike dutie, which God craues at our hands, there is besides the matter and forme wherein the substance of the dutie consists, a certaine externall forme required, to the decent administration of the same. As for example:
That in every public duty, which God craves At our hands, there is beside the matter and Form wherein the substance of the duty consists, a certain external Form required, to the decent administration of the same. As for Exampl:
but hath enrayled her authoritie within borders which she may not passe; and these are, NONLATINALPHABET. Let all things bee done honestly, and by order:
but hath enrayled her Authority within borders which she may not pass; and these Are,. Let all things be done honestly, and by order:
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namely, the aduancement of Gods honour, and the edification of his Church. This is NONLATINALPHABET. Then they must be done NONLATINALPHABET, by order;
namely, the advancement of God's honour, and the edification of his Church. This is. Then they must be done, by order;
The Ceremonies of the Church must be decent and comely, without vanitie, without all meretricious brauerie, not superfluous, but seruing to edification.
The Ceremonies of the Church must be decent and comely, without vanity, without all meretricious bravery, not superfluous, but serving to edification.
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Si enim velut in medio positae, fingulorum arbitrio relictae fuerint, quoniam nunquam futurum est, vt omnibus idem placeat, breui futura est rerum omnium confusio.
Si enim velut in medio positae, fingulorum arbitrio relictae fuerint, quoniam Never Future est, vt omnibus idem placeat, breui futura est rerum omnium Confusion.
This is Caluines saying in the fourth Booke of his Institutions, and tenth Chapter, which Chapter I would earnestly recommend to your reading, for these matters chiefly.
This is Calvins saying in the fourth Book of his Institutions, and tenth Chapter, which Chapter I would earnestly recommend to your reading, for these matters chiefly.
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such as the assembling of people in close and secret meetings, their Christnings in Riuers, the ministring of the Lords Supper after meate, NONLATINALPHABET,
such as the assembling of people in close and secret meetings, their Christenings in rivers, the ministering of the lords Supper After meat,,
or Church-Feasts, the abhorring of leuened Bread, abstayning from Bloud, and that which is strangled, the arbitrary maintenance of Ministers, and other more particulars;
or Church-Feasts, the abhorring of leavened Bred, abstaining from Blood, and that which is strangled, the arbitrary maintenance of Ministers, and other more particulars;
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and the dissimilitude of their times and ours being so great, they giue no sure direction that send vs to seeke the resolution of our differences in matters of this nature from them.
and the dissimilitude of their times and ours being so great, they give no sure direction that send us to seek the resolution of our differences in matters of this nature from them.
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sunt qui Apostolicae ill• simplicitati, nihil adijciendum putant, ac proinde quicquid Apostoli fecerunt, faciendum; quicquid autem succedens Apostolis Ecclesia, ritibus primis adiecit, semel abolendum existiment.
sunt qui Apostolic ill• simplicitati, nihil adijciendum Putant, ac Therefore quicquid Apostles fecerunt, faciendum; quicquid autem succedens Apostles Ecclesia, ritibus Primis adiecit, semel abolendum existiment.
and in such Rites as they instituted, they had a speciall respect to the time, places and persons, wherof many were afterwards by the Church worthily abolished.
and in such Rites as they instituted, they had a special respect to the time, places and Persons, whereof many were afterwards by the Church worthily abolished.
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And Caluine whom I often name, for the authority, which he deseruedly carries with all Reformed Churches, in the tenth Chapter of his fourth Booke of Institutions, which place I formerly quoted, hath to the same purpose these words.
And Calvin whom I often name, for the Authority, which he deservedly carries with all Reformed Churches, in the tenth Chapter of his fourth Book of Institutions, which place I formerly quoted, hath to the same purpose these words.
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quia autem in externa disciplina & ceremonijs, non voluit sigillatim praescribere quid sequi debeamus, quòd istud pendêre à temporum conditione praeuideret,
quia autem in External Discipline & ceremonijs, non voluit Sigillatim praescribere quid sequi debeamus, quòd istud pendêre à Temporum condition praeuideret,
ne { que } iudicaret vnam omnibus saeculis formam conuenire, confugere hic oportet, ad generales quas dedit regulas, vt ad eas exigantur, quaecun { que } ad ordinem & decorum praecipi recessitas Ecclesiae postulabit: And after a few lines:
ne { que } iudicaret vnam omnibus saeculis formam Convenire, confugere hic oportet, ad generales quas dedit regulas, vt ad eas exigantur, quaecun { que } ad ordinem & decorum praecipi recessitas Ecclesiae postulabit: And After a few lines:
His iudgement is, that the power of adding, altering, innouating, and appointing Ceremonies, remaynes with the Church, to doe therein as shee in her wisedome shall thinke meete.
His judgement is, that the power of adding, altering, innovating, and appointing Ceremonies, remains with the Church, to do therein as she in her Wisdom shall think meet.
And of this wee may bee sure, whosoeuer denyes obedience to Church Ordinances in rebus medijs, the same will not sticke to reiect Gods owne Word, when it crosses his fancie;
And of this we may be sure, whosoever Denies Obedience to Church Ordinances in rebus Medias, the same will not stick to reject God's own Word, when it Crosses his fancy;
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Et videant isti, (sayes Caluine) qui plus sapere volunt quam oportet, qua ratione morositatem suam Domino approbent, Nobis enim satisfacere istud Pauli debet, nos contendendi morem non habere,
Et See Isti, (Says Calvin) qui plus Sapere volunt quam oportet, qua ratione morositatem suam Domino approbent, Nobis enim satisfacere istud Pauli debet, nos contendendi morem non habere,
And there is a fift Article that requires our accustomed manner of sitting at the Communion, to be changed in a more religious and reuerend gesture of kneeling:
And there is a fift Article that requires our accustomed manner of sitting At the Communion, to be changed in a more religious and reverend gesture of kneeling:
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neither should I speake any more of it, but that it hath beene complayned, that some of our Ministerie, beeing earnestly entreated by certaine sicke persons,
neither should I speak any more of it, but that it hath been complained, that Some of our Ministry, being earnestly entreated by certain sick Persons,
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To iustifie therefore that which then was inacted, I say shortly, that by our calling wee are directly bound to minister vnto men in the last houre all the helpes and comforts wee possibly can:
To justify Therefore that which then was enacted, I say shortly, that by our calling we Are directly bound to minister unto men in the last hour all the helps and comforts we possibly can:
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Why this Sacrament, that is the seale of Gods promises, and a speciall meane of binding vp our Communion with Christ, should bee denyed to such as desire the same in that time, there can be no reason.
Why this Sacrament, that is the seal of God's promises, and a special mean of binding up our Communion with christ, should be denied to such as desire the same in that time, there can be no reason.
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Howbeit saluation depends not vpon the Sacrament, and that they vse it superstitiously that giues it for a viaticum to the dying, the end of a man cannot but be the more comfortable,
Howbeit salvation depends not upon the Sacrament, and that they use it superstitiously that gives it for a viaticum to the dying, the end of a man cannot but be the more comfortable,
and the last of these three, putting the case, that none is by this sicke man disposed to communicate, sayes, Quod ne sic quidem priuandus est communione aegrotus.
and the last of these three, putting the case, that none is by this sick man disposed to communicate, Says, Quod ne sic quidem priuandus est communion Sick.
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This craues that in the case of necessitie, when a child without hazard may not bee brought out of doores, it bee lawfull to the Minister to baptise in a priuate house.
This craves that in the case of necessity, when a child without hazard may not be brought out of doors, it be lawful to the Minister to baptise in a private house.
this same being complayned of in the Assembly that was kept at Holy Rood-house, in the yeare 1602. an Ordinance was made, that whensoeuer a Parent should require baptisme to his child, the Minister should not deny it, without delaying to the ordinarie day of preaching.
this same being complained of in the Assembly that was kept At Holy Roodhouse, in the year 1602. nias Ordinance was made, that whensoever a Parent should require Baptism to his child, the Minister should not deny it, without delaying to the ordinary day of preaching.
Let Bucer answer it, To with-hold Baptisme for want of the due solemnities, sayes hee, opens a doore to the Deuill, to bring in the contempt of Christs Ordinance,
Let Bucer answer it, To withhold Baptism for want of the due solemnities, Says he, Opens a door to the devil, to bring in the contempt of Christ Ordinance,
Neither is there any thing more profitable, for it helps children to bee seasoned with the principles of true Religion, layes a good foundation for the better direction of their whole life, preserues the seede of the Church sound, makes children more diligent to learne,
Neither is there any thing more profitable, for it helps children to be seasoned with the principles of true Religion, lays a good Foundation for the better direction of their Whole life, preserves the seed of the Church found, makes children more diligent to Learn,
The neglect of this dutie hath done much harme in the Church, and the restitution of that good custome, which Caluin in the fourth Booke of his Institutions earnestly wishes, could not but bring with it an exceeding great benefit.
The neglect of this duty hath done much harm in the Church, and the restitution of that good custom, which Calvin in the fourth Book of his Institutions earnestly wishes, could not but bring with it an exceeding great benefit.
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Not, that Confirmation is a Sacrament of greater dignitie then Baptisme, as the Papists teach (these were the thoughts of ignorance:) but as S. Hierome speakes, The Church thought fit, that seeing Baptisme is giuen by Presbyters,
Not, that Confirmation is a Sacrament of greater dignity then Baptism, as the Papists teach (these were the thoughts of ignorance:) but as S. Jerome speaks, The Church Thought fit, that seeing Baptism is given by Presbyters,
and if the conscience of their dutie make them not carefull of it, in this profane and irreligious age, the honor or credit it can bring them, will neuer worke it:
and if the conscience of their duty make them not careful of it, in this profane and irreligious age, the honour or credit it can bring them, will never work it:
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Parents doe yet confer their blessing in this manner to their children, and when spirituall blessings are giuen, there can bee no offence to doe it with the like ceremonie.
Parents do yet confer their blessing in this manner to their children, and when spiritual blessings Are given, there can be no offence to do it with the like ceremony.
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Saint Luke made no scruple, speaking of a street in Athens, to call it the street of Mars: And the ship that Paul sayled in, he names by Castor and Pollux, though both these were the Idols of Pagans.
Saint Lycia made no scruple, speaking of a street in Athens, to call it the street of Mars: And the ship that Paul sailed in, he names by Castor and Pollux, though both these were the Idols of Pagans.
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The Festiuities, which are the next, are impugned by this Argument amongst others, That hereby wee conforme our selues to Papists in the keeping of holy dayes:
The Festivities, which Are the next, Are impugned by this Argument among Others, That hereby we conform our selves to Papists in the keeping of holy days:
The French, English, and Geneua it selfe, in the beginning of reformation, obserued them all. The day of Natiuitie they yearely celebrate, if I be rightly informed;
The French, English, and Geneva it self, in the beginning of Reformation, observed them all. The day of Nativity they yearly celebrate, if I be rightly informed;
the rest are abrogated, and by what occasion, reade the 115. and 128. Epistles of Caluin, where after he had shewed the occasion of their abolishment, hee addes:
the rest Are abrogated, and by what occasion, read the 115. and 128. Epistles of Calvin, where After he had showed the occasion of their abolishment, he adds:
Ego ne { que } suasor, ne { que } impulsor fui, at { que } hoc testatum volo, si mihi delata optio fuisset, quod nunc constitutum est, non fuisse pro sententia dicturum.
Ego ne { que } Suasor, ne { que } impulsor fui, At { que } hoc testatum volo, si mihi delata optio fuisset, quod nunc constitutum est, non Fuisse Pro sententia dicturum.
For the opinions of the rest of our Diuines in this particular, Bucer, Martyr, Bullinger, Zanchius, Aretius, Polanus, Paraeus, and Tilenus, with all that I haue seene, speake manifestly for it.
For the opinions of the rest of our Divines in this particular, Bucer, Martyr, Bullinger, Zanchius, Aretius, Polanus, Pareus, and Tilenus, with all that I have seen, speak manifestly for it.
Alios dies praeter NONLATINALPHABET ad peculiarium quorundam Dei beneficiorum, & Christi gestorum, solennem & anniuersariam in Ecclesia commemorationem celebrari, nulla religio vetat:
Alioth die praeter ad peculiarium quorundam Dei Benefits, & Christ gestorum, solennem & anniuersariam in Ecclesia commemorationem celebrari, nulla Religio Vetat:
modò prudons cautio accedat, Ne videlicet vel vllius rei ereatae, cultui consecrentur, vel insitae diebus illis sanctitatis opinio foneatur, vel deni { que } ignauo otio, foedif { que } voluptatibus hac occasione, fenestra aperiatur.
modò prudons Caution Accedat, Ne videlicet vel vllius rei ereatae, cultui consecrentur, vel insitae diebus illis sanctitatis opinio foneatur, vel Deni { que } ignauo otio, foedif { que } voluptatibus hac occasion, fenestra aperiatur.
But if the Magistrates shall require moe to bee kept, then the Ministers shall labour by preaching, to turne the peoples idlenesse into godly exercises and businesse.
But if the Magistrates shall require more to be kept, then the Ministers shall labour by preaching, to turn the peoples idleness into godly exercises and business.
Of the last Article, which requires kneeling, as the most reuerend gesture in partaking the holy Sacrament of the Communion, I haue neede to say much, seeing great stirres are made for this,
Of the last Article, which requires kneeling, as the most reverend gesture in partaking the holy Sacrament of the Communion, I have need to say much, seeing great stirs Are made for this,
Where it is said, that wee ought to conforme our selues to Christs action, yee know it is answered, That if so were, it behoued vs to lye along about the Table;
Where it is said, that we ought to conform our selves to Christ actium, ye know it is answered, That if so were, it behooved us to lie along about the Table;
Nihil interest, saith he, si coenae Dominicae sacramentum stantes, aut sedentes, aut genibus flexis percipiamus, modò institutum Domini conseruetur, & occasio superstitionibus praecidatur.
Nihil Interest, Says he, si Coenae Dominicae sacramentum stantes, Or sedentes, Or genibus Flexis percipiamus, modò institutum Domini conseruetur, & Occasion superstitionibus praecidatur.
Although in receyuing the Sacrament, saith he, we adore the Lord by kneeling, we doe not thereby testifie the reall and corporall presence of Christ in the Sacrament:
Although in receiving the Sacrament, Says he, we adore the Lord by kneeling, we do not thereby testify the real and corporal presence of christ in the Sacrament:
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Peter Mouline in defence of his Maiesties Apologie against the Frier Copheteau, where the Frier alledges some testimonies out of S. Ambrose, S. Augustine, and S. Chrysostome, to proue the adoration of the consecrated Hoste, answers, That the Fathers say nothing,
Peter Mouline in defence of his Majesties Apology against the Friar Copheteau, where the Friar alleges Some testimonies out of S. Ambrose, S. Augustine, and S. Chrysostom, to prove the adoration of the consecrated Host, answers, That the Father's say nothing,
Is there any amongst vs, saith he, who euer denyed, that we ought to adore the flesh of Iesus Christ? Who euer doubted, that wee ought to adore him in the Eucharist? But he that adores Iesus Christ in the Eucharist, does not for all that, adore that which the Priest holds in his hand,
Is there any among us, Says he, who ever denied, that we ought to adore the Flesh of Iesus christ? Who ever doubted, that we ought to adore him in the Eucharist? But he that adores Iesus christ in the Eucharist, does not for all that, adore that which the Priest holds in his hand,
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In his 12. Epistle he writes thus Geniculatio dum symbola accipiuntur speciem quidem habet piae & Christianae venerationis, ac proinde olim potuit cum fructu vsurpari, Tamen quoniam ex hoc fonte orta est NONLATINALPHABET illa detestabilis, adhuc in animis multorum haerens, merito sublata esse videtur.
In his 12. Epistle he writes thus Geniculatio dum Symbols accipiuntur Specimen quidem habet Pious & Christian venerationis, ac Therefore Once Potuit cum fructu vsurpari, Tamen quoniam ex hoc Fonte orta est illa detestabilis, Adhoc in animis multorum haerens, merito sublata esse videtur.
But there came out a Pamphlet in the yeare 1608, written by some peruerse Spirit in the English Church, of this argument, which findes too good entertainement in some of you my Brethren:
But there Come out a Pamphlet in the year 1608, written by Some perverse Spirit in the English Church, of this argument, which finds too good entertainment in Some of you my Brothers:
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Sessionis verò ad mensam Domini, quia illi authores huius ritus extiterunt, qui à nobis ad Arrianismum, perfide transfugi facti sunt, hanc propriam ipsis, vt Christum & sacra eius irreuerenter tractantibus, tauquam minus honestam & religinsam, simplicioribus { que } admodum scandalosam ceremoniam reijcimus.
Sessionis verò ad Mensam Domini, quia illi authores Huius Ritus extiterunt, qui à nobis ad Arrianismum, perfide transfugi facti sunt, hanc propriam Ipse, vt Christ & sacra eius irreuerenter tractantibus, tauquam minus honestam & religinsam, simplicioribus { que } admodum scandalosam ceremoniam reijcimus.
Wee haue learned otherwayes to honour the Sonne, as wee honour the Father, and he that honours not the Sonne so in euery place, especially in the participation of the holy Supper, should be to vs as a Iew or Pagan.
we have learned otherways to honour the Son, as we honour the Father, and he that honours not the Son so in every place, especially in the participation of the holy Supper, should be to us as a Iew or Pagan.
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yet the gesture which becommeth adoration best, is that of bowing of the knee, and the irreligion of these times craues, that we should put men more vnto it, then we doe.
yet the gesture which becomes adoration best, is that of bowing of the knee, and the irreligion of these times craves, that we should put men more unto it, then we do.
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Thus I haue shewed you the iudgement of the best Reforformed Churches touching these Articles: Thereby you haue seene that there is nothing impious or vnlawfull in them:
Thus I have showed you the judgement of the best Reformed Churches touching these Articles: Thereby you have seen that there is nothing impious or unlawful in them:
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And surely, if it cannot bee shewed, that they are repugnant to the written Word, I see not with what conscience wee can refuse them, being vrged as they are, by our Souereigne Lord and King:
And surely, if it cannot be showed, that they Are repugnant to the written Word, I see not with what conscience we can refuse them, being urged as they Are, by our Sovereign Lord and King:
A King who is not a stranger to Diuinitie, but hath such acquaintance with it, as Rome neuer found in the confessions of all men a more potent Aduersary:
A King who is not a stranger to Divinity, but hath such acquaintance with it, as Room never found in the confessions of all men a more potent Adversary:
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For the first, I will but remember you of his Maiesties owne Declaration in the Chappell of Saint - Andrewes, where with a great attestation more then needed from a Prince to his Subiects, Hee declared that neither the desire he had for conforming his Churches,
For the First, I will but Remember you of his Majesties own Declaration in the Chapel of Saint - Andrews, where with a great attestation more then needed from a Prince to his Subjects, He declared that neither the desire he had for conforming his Churches,
As to that which is supposed of vs at home, my selfe chiefly, if I shall beleeue the rumours that are going, I will borrow that notable man his speech in a case not vnlike, Mihi hactenus propemodum fatale fuit, Caluine. putidis his calumnijs quotidie onerari;
As to that which is supposed of us At home, my self chiefly, if I shall believe the rumours that Are going, I will borrow that notable man his speech in a case not unlike, Mihi Hactenus propemodum fatale fuit, Calvin. putidis his calumnijs quotidie onerari;
ego autem vt sanctè testari possum me inscio, ac ne optante quidem haec proposita, ita ab initio in animum induxi inuidiam potius tacendo lenare, quàm excusationes quaerere minus solicitas.
ego autem vt sanctè testari possum me inscio, ac ne optante quidem haec proposita, ita ab initio in animum induxi inuidiam potius tacendo lenare, quàm excusationes quaerere minus solicitas.
at what time, his Maiestie taking the aduantage of their mis-behauiour, who penned the Protestation and proudly stood to the same, resolued to haue these Articles admitted in our Church, wherin all my care was to saue the Church her authoritie,
At what time, his Majesty taking the advantage of their misbehaviour, who penned the Protestation and proudly stood to the same, resolved to have these Articles admitted in our Church, wherein all my care was to save the Church her Authority,
but ratified by your selues, as you remember at Saint - Andrewes. In the Assembly that followed, howsoeuer my aduice took no place, I ioyned after the dissoluing therof with my Lords the Bishops, to excuse the delay that was made at the time:
but ratified by your selves, as you Remember At Saint - Andrews. In the Assembly that followed, howsoever my Advice took no place, I joined After the dissolving thereof with my lords the Bishops, to excuse the Delay that was made At the time:
but our Letter being euill accepted, and another returning full of anger and indignation, which diuerse of your selues haue seene, I trauelled at the Ministers their earnest solicitation, by all the wayes I could, to diuert the troubles, which before this time most certainly yee would haue felt.
but our letter being evil accepted, and Another returning full of anger and Indignation, which diverse of your selves have seen, I traveled At the Ministers their earnest solicitation, by all the ways I could, to divert the Troubles, which before this time most Certainly ye would have felt.
I heare others say, they could agree with the Articles, but that they take them to be introductions of the rest of the English Ceremonies, wherewith they cannot away.
I hear Others say, they could agree with the Articles, but that they take them to be introductions of the rest of the English Ceremonies, wherewith they cannot away.
onely I shall wish those who stand so much for their credit, to lay before themselues Saint Pauls example, who became all to all, that hee might saue some. Hee had preached against Circumcision;
only I shall wish those who stand so much for their credit, to lay before themselves Faint Paul's Exampl, who became all to all, that he might save Some. He had preached against Circumcision;
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and reproued Saint Peter for making the Gentiles conforme to the Iewes in these things; yet after all this he circumcised Timothy, and practised himselfe diuers of their Ceremonies.
and reproved Saint Peter for making the Gentiles conform to the Iewes in these things; yet After all this he circumcised Timothy, and practised himself diverse of their Ceremonies.
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For hauing preached against holy dayes, and the rest, and hauing defended the Constitutions of the Church, which now must be altered, there cannot but great offence ensue.
For having preached against holy days, and the rest, and having defended the Constitutions of the Church, which now must be altered, there cannot but great offence ensue.
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but against the superstitious keeping of them as Papists doe, and against the lasciuiousnesse of people, prophaning those dayes by vnlawfull exercises:
but against the superstitious keeping of them as Papists do, and against the lasciviousness of people, profaning those days by unlawful exercises:
If our iudgements haue beene misse-led, and that we haue misse-led others, it is good, that we being resolued of the Truth, helpe to resolue others also.
If our Judgments have been miss-led, and that we have miss-led Others, it is good, that we being resolved of the Truth, help to resolve Others also.
The Dayes required to bee obserued, haue beene kept this last yeare in the chiefe Burghes by his Maiesties command, what offence thereof did we find amongst the people? The Communion hath beene giuen and receiued in that reuerend forme, Who was scandalized? Some few, perhaps, that would seeme singular for holinesse by the rest,
The Days required to be observed, have been kept this last year in the chief Burghs by his Majesties command, what offence thereof did we find among the people? The Communion hath been given and received in that reverend Form, Who was scandalized? some few, perhaps, that would seem singular for holiness by the rest,
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but generally such as communicated, who were not a few number, professed that in their time they neuer found more comfort and better motions, which their teares and deuout behauiour testified to all the beholders.
but generally such as communicated, who were not a few number, professed that in their time they never found more Comfort and better motions, which their tears and devout behaviour testified to all the beholders.
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Papists are not the fooles we take them, to be pleased with shadowes, they haue other more substantiall notes, by which they discerne their friends, then by ceremonies.
Papists Are not the Fools we take them, to be pleased with shadows, they have other more substantial notes, by which they discern their Friends, then by ceremonies.
But if they thinke that we should regard their offence, and offence of other good Christians, let them know that the offence of our gracious Soueraigne is more to vs then theirs, and a thoufand moe.
But if they think that we should regard their offence, and offence of other good Christians, let them know that the offence of our gracious Sovereign is more to us then theirs, and a thoufand more.
and were brought vnto in the same Citie, when that good Earle Alexander came to their reliefe, wee would thinke it no small blessing to haue our Profession countenanced by Authoritie.
and were brought unto in the same city, when that good Earl Alexander Come to their relief, we would think it no small blessing to have our Profession countenanced by authority.
As to that which they desire, that his Maiestie should inioyn these things by Authoritie, I leaue it to you to iudge how dangerous the same may proue to the Church.
As to that which they desire, that his Majesty should enjoin these things by authority, I leave it to you to judge how dangerous the same may prove to the Church.
for what Christian King did euer determine in Ecclesiasticall matters any thing without aduice of his Clergie? And to impose Lawes vpon the Church without their consent, were as much as to say, the King imposes things vnlawfull:
for what Christian King did ever determine in Ecclesiastical matters any thing without Advice of his Clergy? And to impose Laws upon the Church without their consent, were as much as to say, the King imposes things unlawful:
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for if they be lawfull, Why will wee be dissenting? Brethren, his Maiestie is styled, Defender of the Faith, and hath it by desert, aswell as by inheritance:
for if they be lawful, Why will we be dissenting? Brothers, his Majesty is styled, Defender of the Faith, and hath it by desert, aswell as by inheritance:
It were a peruerse course for vs to make it seeme otherwayes. When Iesuites and Papists of all sorts, are by their infamous writings, belying his Maiestie,
It were a perverse course for us to make it seem otherways. When Iesuites and Papists of all sorts, Are by their infamous writings, belying his Majesty,
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This reason is so euill grounded, that though we should conforme with them in euery outward Rite, obserued not onely by them but by the whole Church of Christ, long before it was so infected with Poperie:
This reason is so evil grounded, that though we should conform with them in every outward Rite, observed not only by them but by the Whole Church of christ, long before it was so infected with Popery:
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it would not inferre the dependance of our Church vpon theirs, but that there is that harmony and conformitie amongst vs, which ought to bee amongst all the reformed Churches both in Doctrine and Discipline.
it would not infer the dependence of our Church upon theirs, but that there is that harmony and conformity among us, which ought to be among all the reformed Churches both in Doctrine and Discipline.
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And for our part in maintayning our right, yee may remember not long since, when that Noble man was absolued in England who was excommunicate by vs, wee ceassed not to complaine vntill a new command was giuen, that hee should receiue from vs a new absolution.
And for our part in maintaining our right, ye may Remember not long since, when that Noble man was absolved in England who was excommunicate by us, we ceased not to complain until a new command was given, that he should receive from us a new absolution.
Euen now that Mischant, sometimes one of your number, and vnworthy to be named, did vomit forth his spite and vnnatural malice against the whole Nation:
Eve now that Mischant, sometime one of your number, and unworthy to be nam, did vomit forth his spite and unnatural malice against the Whole nation:
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And how did his Maiestie resent it? As I haue beene aduertised, he did solemnely declare, That albeit much had beene said against his Maiesties owne person,
And how did his Majesty resent it? As I have been advertised, he did solemnly declare, That albeit much had been said against his Majesties own person,
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I know yee are ready enough to make your protestations this way, but beleeue me, he shall neuer hazard willingly his life for his Prince, who stands against his pleasure in so iust demands.
I know ye Are ready enough to make your protestations this Way, but believe me, he shall never hazard willingly his life for his Prince, who Stands against his pleasure in so just demands.
to stirre them vp to the works of true pietie and loue, and not to make them thinke they haue Religion enough when they haue talked against Bishops and Ceremonies.
to stir them up to the works of true piety and love, and not to make them think they have Religion enough when they have talked against Bishops and Ceremonies.
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and a wise gouerning, to approue our selues vnto the consciences of our people, wee shall shortly finde matters in a better estate then wee haue seene,
and a wise governing, to approve our selves unto the Consciences of our people, we shall shortly find matters in a better estate then we have seen,
