And for this cause it is, that the Apostle S. Paule willeth vs, first and aboue all other things, to pray for Kings, and for all that are in authoritie, that [ vnder them ] we may leade a quiet and peaceable life, in all godlines and honestie.
And for this cause it is, that the Apostle S. Paul wills us, First and above all other things, to pray for Kings, and for all that Are in Authority, that [ under them ] we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
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namely, godlines, honestie, and peace, which being ioyned together, are the onely supporters and vpholders of all Christian Common-wealths and Kingdomes:
namely, godliness, honesty, and peace, which being joined together, Are the only supporters and upholders of all Christian Commonwealths and Kingdoms:
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but meere heathnish gentilitie? or what is peace without honestie and godlines, but carnall securitie? Now as for honestie and godlines without peace, there can bee no great practise of either of them both.
but mere Heathenish gentility? or what is peace without honesty and godliness, but carnal security? Now as for honesty and godliness without peace, there can be no great practice of either of them both.
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It was a great hindrance to the people of Israel in their deuotions, when by the crueltie of Pharao they might not be permitted to goe into the wildernes to serue God.
It was a great hindrance to the people of Israel in their devotions, when by the cruelty of Pharaoh they might not be permitted to go into the Wilderness to serve God.
Where wee may see how in a quiet and peaceable Church, daily teaching and preaching is of verie great force to plant godlines and the feare of God in mens hearts, and withall, discipline of manners:
Where we may see how in a quiet and peaceable Church, daily teaching and preaching is of very great force to plant godliness and the Fear of God in men's hearts, and withal, discipline of manners:
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whereas in a Church which is vnder the crosse, it falleth out still for the most part, that ecclesiasticall assemblies are hindered and forbidden to be practised.
whereas in a Church which is under the cross, it falls out still for the most part, that ecclesiastical assemblies Are hindered and forbidden to be practised.
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Farre otherwise then it was vnder the raignes of Dauid, Ezechias, Iosias and Iehoshaphat, in whose dayes the people enioyed those three blessings before remembred; namely, godlines, honestie, and peace.
far otherwise then it was under the reigns of David, Hezekiah, Iosias and Jehoshaphat, in whose days the people enjoyed those three blessings before remembered; namely, godliness, honesty, and peace.
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But on the other side, when God in his anger and iust indignation sendeth wicked Princes to sit in place of iudgement and authoritie, religion and vertue goeth to decay, Gods honour is defaced, the people drawne to idolatrie, the worship and seruice of God prophanely abused:
But on the other side, when God in his anger and just Indignation sends wicked Princes to fit in place of judgement and Authority, Religion and virtue Goes to decay, God's honour is defaced, the people drawn to idolatry, the worship and service of God profanely abused:
so in none more plainly then in King Ahab, of whome I shall haue occasion heereafter to speake, of whom the Scripture thus recordeth, that he solde himselfe to doe wickedly in the sight of the Lord, that hee did exceeding abhominably in following idolles, according to allthat the Ammonites did, being prouoked thervnto by Iezabel his wife.
so in none more plainly then in King Ahab, of whom I shall have occasion hereafter to speak, of whom the Scripture thus recordeth, that he sold himself to do wickedly in the sighed of the Lord, that he did exceeding abominably in following Idols, according to allthat the Ammonites did, being provoked thereunto by Jezebel his wife.
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except he tooke Iezabel also the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sydonians to wife, and serued Baal, and worshipped him. In whose dayes what an hauocke there was made of the Saintes and seruants of God, what an increase there was made of most grosse idolatrie, by ioyning Gods worship and Baals together;
except he took Jezebel also the daughter of Ethbaal, King of the Sidonians to wife, and served Baal, and worshipped him. In whose days what an havoc there was made of the Saints and Servants of God, what an increase there was made of most gross idolatry, by joining God's worship and Baal's together;
what slaughter of the Prophets of God liuing in those times, which went vp and downe, wandering in sheepes-skinnes and goates skinnes, beeing destitute, tormented, and afflicted;
what slaughter of the prophets of God living in those times, which went up and down, wandering in sheep-skins and Goats skins, being destitute, tormented, and afflicted;
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and dennes and caues of the earth, is plainely to be seene by the complaint and request of the Prophet, which hee made vnto God against Israel, saying, O Lorde the children of Israel haue forsaken thy couenant, cast downe thine Altars,
and dens and caves of the earth, is plainly to be seen by the complaint and request of the Prophet, which he made unto God against Israel, saying, Oh Lord the children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, cast down thine Altars,
when they little looked for it, and lesse deserued it, sent Elias the Prophet vnto them, who, the more forciblie to drawe both the King and his Subjects to a serious consideration of their sinnes,
when they little looked for it, and less deserved it, sent Elias the Prophet unto them, who, the more forcibly to draw both the King and his Subject's to a serious consideration of their Sins,
and to shew how greatly the Lord was displeased for their idolatrous worshipping of Baal, tolde king Ahab to his face, As the Lorde liueth, before whome I stand, there shall be neither deaw nor raine these yeares, but according to my word:
and to show how greatly the Lord was displeased for their idolatrous worshipping of Baal, told King Ahab to his face, As the Lord lives, before whom I stand, there shall be neither dew nor rain these Years, but according to my word:
For as Elias (moued by the instinct of Gods holy spirit) prayed vnto God earnestly that it might not raine, so according to his prayer, it rained on the earth, for three yeares and sixe moneths.
For as Elias (moved by the instinct of God's holy Spirit) prayed unto God earnestly that it might not rain, so according to his prayer, it reigned on the earth, for three Years and sixe months.
At the ende of the three yeares and sixe moneths of drought, the Prophet Elias was commaunded to shewe himselfe to king Ahab, and albeit hee was greatly disswaded so to doe by Obadiah, whom hee met in the way,
At the end of the three Years and sixe months of drought, the Prophet Elias was commanded to show himself to King Ahab, and albeit he was greatly dissuaded so to do by Obadiah, whom he met in the Way,
yet the Prophet was resolute, solemnly protesting to Obadiah, As the Lord of Hostes liueth, in whose presence I stand, I will surely shew my selfe vnto Ahab this day.
yet the Prophet was resolute, solemnly protesting to Obadiah, As the Lord of Hosts lives, in whose presence I stand, I will surely show my self unto Ahab this day.
because hee and his Fathers house had forsaken the commaundements of the Lord, and followed other Gods. And to iustifie his speech, he offered to prooue before all Israel, on the danger of his owne head, that the king and the Land were but seduced and abused by the Prophets of Baal, and that hee would prooue by no worse meanes then by miraculous fire from heauen, which should shew them whose sacrifice was accepted, assuring them of raine aboundantly after their conuersion to the true GOD,
Because he and his Father's house had forsaken the Commandments of the Lord, and followed other God's And to justify his speech, he offered to prove before all Israel, on the danger of his own head, that the King and the Land were but seduced and abused by the prophets of Baal, and that he would prove by no Worse means then by miraculous fire from heaven, which should show them whose sacrifice was accepted, assuring them of rain abundantly After their conversion to the true GOD,
for all Israel, that they should gather themselues together in mount Carmel, together with the Prophets of Baal, 450. (which were dispersed throghout all the tribes of Israel,) the prophets of the groues, 400. which did eat at Iezabels table.
for all Israel, that they should gather themselves together in mount Mount carmel, together with the prophets of Baal, 450. (which were dispersed throughout all the tribes of Israel,) the Prophets of the groves, 400. which did eat At Jezebel's table.
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The King, & the chiefe heads of the people of Israel, and the prophets of Baal, being thus assembled together in mount Carmel, Elias commeth to the people, and saith thus vnto them;
The King, & the chief Heads of the people of Israel, and the Prophets of Baal, being thus assembled together in mount Mount carmel, Elias comes to the people, and Says thus unto them;
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How long will yee halt betweene two Opinions, & c? In the which words of the Prophet, I obserue foure speciall things worthy of consideration. Diuisio.
How long will ye halt between two Opinions, & c? In the which words of the Prophet, I observe foure special things worthy of consideration. Division.
and of iudgement, and of strength, to declare vnto Iacob his transgression, and to Iacob his sinne, was as truly verified in his owne person whom neither the Courtlike perswasions of the Eunuch that went for him,
and of judgement, and of strength, to declare unto Iacob his Transgression, and to Iacob his sin, was as truly verified in his own person whom neither the Courtlike persuasions of the Eunuch that went for him,
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vnto whom when King Iehoram, Ahabs son had sent to know of him what successe his battell intended against the King of Moab was like to haue, the Prophet very boldly answered the King after this manner;
unto whom when King Jehoram, Ahabs son had sent to know of him what success his battle intended against the King of Moab was like to have, the Prophet very boldly answered the King After this manner;
He was appointed to reproue in due season, and to pacifie the wrath of the Lords iudgement before it kindled, and so to turne the hearts of the Fathers to the children,
He was appointed to reprove in due season, and to pacify the wrath of the lords judgement before it kindled, and so to turn the hearts of the Father's to the children,
Vnto the which place the Angell Gabriel prophesying before hand vnto Zacharie, what manner of person his sonne Iohn Baptist should be, alludeth, saying;
Unto the which place the Angel Gabriel prophesying before hand unto Zacharias, what manner of person his son John Baptist should be, alludeth, saying;
O that all the Preachers and Ministers of this kingdome were so possessed with the power and spirit of Elias, that by beating downe sinne and wickednesse, by the sword of the spirit,
Oh that all the Preachers and Ministers of this Kingdom were so possessed with the power and Spirit of Elias, that by beating down sin and wickedness, by the sword of the Spirit,
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and by giuing knowledge of saluation to the people of God, they might prepare the waies of the Lord by pulling downe the mountaines, by raising and filling vp the vallies, by making crooked things straight, by making rough waies smooth;
and by giving knowledge of salvation to the people of God, they might prepare the ways of the Lord by pulling down the Mountains, by raising and filling up the valleys, by making crooked things straight, by making rough ways smooth;
By the mountaines are vnderstood, men that are very high and proud in the opinion of their owne righteousnes, which by the preaching of the Gospell shall abate their pride, and so come to Christ.
By the Mountains Are understood, men that Are very high and proud in the opinion of their own righteousness, which by the preaching of the Gospel shall abate their pride, and so come to christ.
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By crooked things are signified such things as haue beene warped and writhed sundrie waies, which shall be made straight by the leuell and squire of the Gospell.
By crooked things Are signified such things as have been warped and writhed sundry ways, which shall be made straight by the level and squire of the Gospel.
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and naughtie desires and lusts, the short is, that the course of all things shalbe changed to such contraries, that all impediments and lettes that shall hinder the course of the Gospell, shall be broken,
and naughty Desires and Lustiest, the short is, that the course of all things shall changed to such contraries, that all impediments and lets that shall hinder the course of the Gospel, shall be broken,
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But alas we are fallen into these miserable daies, euen the worst and last daies, that we are so farre off from suffering ourselues to be reproued when we sinne, that we doe reioyce when we doe wickedly.
But alas we Are fallen into these miserable days, even the worst and last days, that we Are so Far off from suffering ourselves to be reproved when we sin, that we do rejoice when we do wickedly.
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He knoweth that pride is pride: that extortion is extortion: that couetousnes is couetousnes: that sacriledge is sacriledge: that vsurie is vsurie: that sinne is sinne:
He Knoweth that pride is pride: that extortion is extortion: that covetousness is covetousness: that sacrilege is sacrilege: that Usury is Usury: that sin is sin:
But this is the only comfort that Preachers haue in this great contradiction and opposition of the worlde, that if they haue a carefull endeuour to discharge a good conscience in crying out against wickednesse:
But this is the only Comfort that Preachers have in this great contradiction and opposition of the world, that if they have a careful endeavour to discharge a good conscience in crying out against wickedness:
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and lifting vp their voices, like a Trumpet against the disorders of common life, God Almightie will so arme all such zealous preachers, with such an inuincible strength and constancie, that all the powers of the world shall neuer be able to ouercome them.
and lifting up their voices, like a Trumpet against the disorders of Common life, God Almighty will so arm all such zealous Preachers, with such an invincible strength and constancy, that all the Powers of the world shall never be able to overcome them.
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and an iron pillar, and walles of brasse against the whole land, against the kings of Iuda, and against the Princes therof, against the Priests therof & against the people of the land.
and an iron pillar, and walls of brass against the Whole land, against the Kings of Iuda, and against the Princes thereof, against the Priests thereof & against the people of the land.
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What saith S. Cyprian, Shall the inuincible Tents of Christ, defended with the strength of the Lord, giue place to the terrors and threatnings of men? Shall the Church yeeld to the Capitol? Shall the outrages of madde men be greater then the iudgements and censures of ministers? No, God forbid, it must not be so.
What Says S. Cyprian, Shall the invincible Tents of christ, defended with the strength of the Lord, give place to the terrors and threatenings of men? Shall the Church yield to the Capitol? Shall the outrages of mad men be greater then the Judgments and censures of Ministers? No, God forbid, it must not be so.
For, are not the preachers the lights of the world, and therefore appointed by God to espie faultes? are they not the voice of Iohn Baptist? why then should not they crie out against sinnes? Seeing therefore, they are the seers of the Lorde, they must not be blinde:
For, Are not the Preachers the lights of the world, and Therefore appointed by God to espy Faults? Are they not the voice of John Baptist? why then should not they cry out against Sins? Seeing Therefore, they Are the seers of the Lord, they must not be blind:
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as Bees are like vnto Bees. Regis ad exemplum totus componitur Orbis. Wee all knowe the force of Example, Like people, like Pri•st: like seruant like Maister: like maide, like Mistris: like buyer, like seller: like lender, like borrower:
as Bees Are like unto Bees. Regis ad exemplum totus componitur Orbis. we all know the force of Exampl, Like people, like Pri•st: like servant like Master: like maid, like Mistress: like buyer, like seller: like lender, like borrower:
When King Ieroboam made two golden Calues, no great maruell if the people straight-waies beganne to Sacrifice in Dan and Bethel. Dionysius had no sooner left off the study of Philosophie, but all the Courtiers by and by gaue it ouer.
When King Jeroboam made two golden Calves, no great marvel if the people straightways began to Sacrifice in Dan and Bethel. Dionysius had no sooner left off the study of Philosophy, but all the Courtiers by and by gave it over.
And yet this may seeme strange in the corruption of mans nature, that the cōmon people are more easily giuen to follow their euill exāples and offences,
And yet this may seem strange in the corruption of men nature, that the Common people Are more Easily given to follow their evil Examples and offences,
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And whereas Iehoshaphat in pollicie ioyned affinitie with Ahab, and gaue his Sonne in marriage vnto Athaliah, daughter of Iezabel: beeing perswaded that by this matche there would growe a perpetuall peace betweene the two kingdoms, being by blood so neerely conioined together;
And whereas Jehoshaphat in policy joined affinity with Ahab, and gave his Son in marriage unto Athaliah, daughter of Jezebel: being persuaded that by this match there would grow a perpetual peace between the two kingdoms, being by blood so nearly conjoined together;
and withall, concerning an assured hope, by this means to reduce the ten Tribes to the true worship of the God which then flourished in Ierusalē: he was deceiued,
and withal, Concerning an assured hope, by this means to reduce the ten Tribes to the true worship of the God which then flourished in Ierusalē: he was deceived,
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& so farre off from attaining to his wished and desired ende, that the Kings of Israel stood most stifflie in maintenance of their priest-mate idolatrie,
& so Far off from attaining to his wished and desired end, that the Kings of Israel stood most stiffly in maintenance of their priest-mate idolatry,
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and by their wicked exāple, drew almost all Iuda to the same most abhominable worship of Baal. For as the storie of the scripture recordeth, Iehosaphat was no sooner dead, but Iehoram his sonne by the counsell of wicked Athalia his wife, being placed in the kingdome of his father,
and by their wicked Exampl, drew almost all Iuda to the same most abominable worship of Baal. For as the story of the scripture recordeth, Jehoshaphat was no sooner dead, but Jehoram his son by the counsel of wicked Athalia his wife, being placed in the Kingdom of his father,
and making himselfe strong, slew all his brethren with the sword, and so continued to walke in the way of the kings of Israel, the reason whereof is set downe by the holy ghost,
and making himself strong, slew all his brothers with the sword, and so continued to walk in the Way of the Kings of Israel, the reason whereof is Set down by the holy ghost,
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because he made Iuda and the inhabitants of Ierusalem to goe a whoring, as the house of Ahab went a whoring, and had slaine the brethren of his father which were better then himselfe.
Because he made Iuda and the inhabitants of Ierusalem to go a whoring, as the house of Ahab went a whoring, and had slain the brothers of his father which were better then himself.
and principally choosing onely such to be his counsellers, which were of the house of Ahab, which were indeed to his destruction, going with Iehoram his vncle the sonne of Ahab to fight against Hazael king of Aram, was slaine by the hands of Iehu, whom the Lord had annointed to destroy the house of Ahab, whose destruction came of the Lord, because he ioyned himselfe with goddes enemies.
and principally choosing only such to be his Counsellers, which were of the house of Ahab, which were indeed to his destruction, going with Jehoram his uncle the son of Ahab to fight against hazael King of Aram, was slain by the hands of Iehu, whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab, whose destruction Come of the Lord, Because he joined himself with God's enemies.
After his death Athalia seeing that her sonne was dead, to the intent there should remaine none of the royall progenie of Dauid, that should make title and claime to the crowne and kingdome of Iuda, she arose and destroyed all the kings seed of the house of Iuda.
After his death Athalia seeing that her son was dead, to the intent there should remain none of the royal progeny of David, that should make title and claim to the crown and Kingdom of Iuda, she arose and destroyed all the Kings seed of the house of Iuda.
and put him and his nurse in the bedchamber, and so by hiding of him in the house of God during those sixe yeares wherein Athaliah raigned ouer the land, preserued his life.
and put him and his nurse in the bedchamber, and so by hiding of him in the house of God during those sixe Years wherein Athaliah reigned over the land, preserved his life.
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Thus we may see what it is for godly Princes to ioyne affinitie with the house of Ahab, and how quickly Iuda and the inhabitants of Ierusalem were inticed and drawne to goe a whoring,
Thus we may see what it is for godly Princes to join affinity with the house of Ahab, and how quickly Iuda and the inhabitants of Ierusalem were enticed and drawn to go a whoring,
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whereas none of all the kings of Israel could euer be drawne by the voyces of the Prophets of God sent vnto thē to worship the Lord in Ierusalem which was the place, where the Lord cōmanded his name to be called on.
whereas none of all the Kings of Israel could ever be drawn by the voices of the prophets of God sent unto them to worship the Lord in Ierusalem which was the place, where the Lord commanded his name to be called on.
We reade how the Egyptians notwithstanding the people of God continued many yeares among them in Egypt, where they might see how God was truly to be worshipped,
We read how the egyptians notwithstanding the people of God continued many Years among them in Egypt, where they might see how God was truly to be worshipped,
but plaine it is, that the Israelites after their departure from Egypt, did many yeares after smell of the leuen of Egypt, where they saw before their eyes both calues, sheepe,
but plain it is, that the Israelites After their departure from Egypt, did many Years After smell of the Leven of Egypt, where they saw before their eyes both calves, sheep,
& abominable idolatrie, the reason why the nature of man is so pliable to learne all manner of wickednesse (for dociles imitandis turpibus & prauis omnes sumus ), is because the nature of sinne is such,
& abominable idolatry, the reason why the nature of man is so pliable to Learn all manner of wickedness (for dociles imitandis turpibus & prauis omnes sumus), is Because the nature of sin is such,
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Touching the people whom the Prophet reproueth in this, for their halting consciences, and doubling in matter of religion, we may see the pronenesse and inclination of mans corrupt kind and nature to the most abominable vice of idolatrie.
Touching the people whom the Prophet Reproveth in this, for their halting Consciences, and doubling in matter of Religion, we may see the proneness and inclination of men corrupt kind and nature to the most abominable vice of idolatry.
and flying of idolles, and images and idolatrie, and yet it is strange to consider how the Iewes the onely chosen people of God, notwithstanding they were so often,
and flying of Idols, and Images and idolatry, and yet it is strange to Consider how the Iewes the only chosen people of God, notwithstanding they were so often,
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so many times and so extreamely punished therefore, should yet for all this, like blinde men without all knowledge and vnderstanding dishonour and diminish the high maiestie of the liuing God by the basenesse and vilenesse of sundrie and diuerse images of dead stones,
so many times and so extremely punished Therefore, should yet for all this, like blind men without all knowledge and understanding dishonour and diminish the high majesty of the living God by the baseness and vileness of sundry and diverse Images of dead stones,
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Vp say they to Moses, and Aaron, make vs goddes that may goe before vs. Ezechiel affirmeth, that when the Israelites were yet in Egypt, they had rebelled against the Lord,
Up say they to Moses, and Aaron, make us God's that may go before us Ezechiel Affirmeth, that when the Israelites were yet in Egypt, they had rebelled against the Lord,
but when they saw euery hie hill, and all the thicke trees, they offered there their sacrifices, and there they presented their offerings of prouocation:
but when they saw every high hill, and all the thick trees, they offered there their Sacrifices, and there they presented their offerings of provocation:
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We see that after the zealous kings Ezechias and Iosias had reformed religion, and reduced it to his ancient puritie, the people were so prone to the contrarie, that immediately the people after their decease, returned to their vomite againe.
We see that After the zealous Kings Hezekiah and Iosias had reformed Religion, and reduced it to his ancient purity, the people were so prove to the contrary, that immediately the people After their decease, returned to their vomit again.
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Yea when the ten tribes were brought to Captiuitie for seruing God otherwise then he would, the tribe of Iuda was not by this their brethrens plague amended:
Yea when the ten tribes were brought to Captivity for serving God otherwise then he would, the tribe of Iuda was not by this their Brothers' plague amended:
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nor when they were brought vnder yoke themselues, they considered any whit, the cause of their distresse, which was the forsaking of the Lord their God.
nor when they were brought under yoke themselves, they considered any whit, the cause of their distress, which was the forsaking of the Lord their God.
Such is, and such hath alwaies been the violent perswasion of errour, and such is the force of superstition, that assoone as euer occasion is ministred, our corrupt nature inclineth to it, desiring alwaies of our selues to attemper goddes seruice to our outward senses.
Such is, and such hath always been the violent persuasion of error, and such is the force of Superstition, that As soon as ever occasion is ministered, our corrupt nature Inclineth to it, desiring always of our selves to attemper God's service to our outward Senses.
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but the common people of the land, as though they had neuer heard of God, neuer heard any Preacher that shewed them the good and right way, were mad after pilgrimages, pardons, &c: with other such idle toyes.
but the Common people of the land, as though they had never herd of God, never herd any Preacher that showed them the good and right Way, were mad After Pilgrimages, Pardons, etc.: with other such idle toys.
and lurking in diuerse parts of this kingdome, and partly by the comming in of forraine Embassadours into this land, which are in right permitted to haue the free vse and exercise of the present Romane Religion, there are so many of our people, specially of women (a sex euer too credulous and apt to beleeue) which are like the idolatrous Iewes,
and lurking in diverse parts of this Kingdom, and partly by the coming in of foreign ambassadors into this land, which Are in right permitted to have the free use and exercise of the present Roman Religion, there Are so many of our people, specially of women (a sex ever too credulous and apt to believe) which Are like the idolatrous Iewes,
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as now it is vsed in the Church of Rome, is a very sea of abominations, a gulfe, a hel of iniquitie, the vilest villaine that euer crept into the Church of God, being so many waies derogatorie to the death and bloodshedding of Iesus Christ, wherein poore simple soules are forced to attribute diuine honour to a peece of breade, which the Papists teach them to call their Lord and their God,
as now it is used in the Church of Rome, is a very sea of abominations, a gulf, a hell of iniquity, the Vilest villain that ever crept into the Church of God, being so many ways derogatory to the death and bloodshedding of Iesus christ, wherein poor simple Souls Are forced to attribute divine honour to a piece of bread, which the Papists teach them to call their Lord and their God,
it remaineth now that I speake of the speciall thing which hee reproueth in them: that is, their halting betweene two opinions, not being resolued whether God were the Lord,
it remains now that I speak of the special thing which he Reproveth in them: that is, their halting between two opinions, not being resolved whither God were the Lord,
or Baal. Which may seeme the more strange, that this people which were the seede of Abraham, the Lords owne inheritance, the dearly beloued of Gods owne soule, a people whome the Lorde had chosen among all Nations, to be a precious people to himselfe, aboue all people on the earth, in Name, praise, and glorie:
or Baal. Which may seem the more strange, that this people which were the seed of Abraham, the lords own inheritance, the dearly Beloved of God's own soul, a people whom the Lord had chosen among all nations, to be a precious people to himself, above all people on the earth, in Name, praise, and glory:
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that this people (I say) should stand in doubt, whether that GOD that had wrought so many miracles for their deliuerance, which had brought them out of the Land of Egipt, with a strong and a mightie hand, which had led them,
that this people (I say) should stand in doubt, whither that GOD that had wrought so many Miracles for their deliverance, which had brought them out of the Land of Egypt, with a strong and a mighty hand, which had led them,
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and destroying their enemies before them, & lastly in the ende, bringing them into the Land of Canaan, whether he were the onely true God to be worshipped and followed,
and destroying their enemies before them, & lastly in the end, bringing them into the Land of Canaan, whither he were the only true God to be worshipped and followed,
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partly being moued through feare of so great and mightie a Prince, and so greatly aduancing the worship of Baal, as king Ahab did, by the inticement and prouocation of his wife.
partly being moved through Fear of so great and mighty a Prince, and so greatly advancing the worship of Baal, as King Ahab did, by the enticement and provocation of his wife.
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So that perceiuing how both the King and Queene, and almost all the Nobilitie, being wholly affected & addicted to the worship of Baal, by reason of the weakenesse and infirmitie of their faith, were not able to resolue in themselues, what they might doe,
So that perceiving how both the King and Queen, and almost all the Nobilt, being wholly affected & addicted to the worship of Baal, by reason of the weakness and infirmity of their faith, were not able to resolve in themselves, what they might do,
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how manie there are yet in our dayes, which notwithstanding they haue bene bred and brought vp in this religion, which by Gods great mercy this day is professed in the Church of England, yet partly by the corruption of their owne nature, partly led by the mouing perswasions of recusant Papists,
how many there Are yet in our days, which notwithstanding they have be bred and brought up in this Religion, which by God's great mercy this day is professed in the Church of England, yet partly by the corruption of their own nature, partly led by the moving persuasions of recusant Papists,
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but specially being inticed therevnto, by those false impostors & deceiuers of the world, I meane the Priests and Iesuites, beginne to call the truth of our religion into question, standing in a maze, what they may doe, whome they may followe, what they may belieue;
but specially being enticed thereunto, by those false impostors & deceivers of the world, I mean the Priests and Iesuites, begin to call the truth of our Religion into question, standing in a maze, what they may do, whom they may follow, what they may believe;
sometime in loue and liking of our religion, otherwhile againe, being wearie of the Gospell, imbracing the Romane religion, falsely called by the name of the Catholike Religion,
sometime in love and liking of our Religion, otherwhile again, being weary of the Gospel, embracing the Roman Religion, falsely called by the name of the Catholic Religion,
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For whom as my daily prayer to God is and shall be, that he would be pleased to graunt them a solide and strong perswasion in the profession and defence of the true,
For whom as my daily prayer to God is and shall be, that he would be pleased to grant them a solid and strong persuasion in the profession and defence of the true,
or motiues, which here I will set downe, which may serue in steed of so many seuerall demonstrations, to proue that this same doctrine we preach this day in all the reformed churches of Christendome, is the verie truth of the Gospel of Christ.
or motives, which Here I will Set down, which may serve in steed of so many several demonstrations, to prove that this same Doctrine we preach this day in all the reformed Churches of Christendom, is the very truth of the Gospel of christ.
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how in a manner, all the trauels of our aduersaries haue come to nought, and how no bodie driuing it forward without any worldlie helpe, it hath taken increase,
how in a manner, all the travels of our Adversaries have come to nought, and how no body driving it forward without any worldly help, it hath taken increase,
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and by little & little is spread ouer into all countreys And verilie it cannot chuse but carrie great weight of perswasion, to moue the conscience of any man, to see so many kingdoms and countries ioyne together in the profession and obedience of one truth.
and by little & little is spread over into all Countries' And verily it cannot choose but carry great weight of persuasion, to move the conscience of any man, to see so many kingdoms and countries join together in the profession and Obedience of one truth.
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and which somtimes with ioy they haue receiued, euen amiddes so many stormes and tempests, through death and persecution, notwithstanding the abundance of innocent Christian blood, which hath beene shed ouer all the world, hath had a strange and wonderfull increase,
and which sometimes with joy they have received, even amidst so many storms and tempests, through death and persecution, notwithstanding the abundance of innocent Christian blood, which hath been shed over all the world, hath had a strange and wonderful increase,
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and this was euer reputed by the ancient fathers, to be the proper priuiledge and excellencie of truth, about all other sects, to come out of persecution as gold out of the fire, more bright, more illustrious, more eminent then before.
and this was ever reputed by the ancient Father's, to be the proper privilege and excellency of truth, about all other Sects, to come out of persecution as gold out of the fire, more bright, more illustrious, more eminent then before.
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In so much that whereas the Prophet Esay speaking of that aboundance of knowledge, which should be vnder the kingdome of Christ, in the time of grace, hath these words, The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord,
In so much that whereas the Prophet Isaiah speaking of that abundance of knowledge, which should be under the Kingdom of christ, in the time of grace, hath these words, The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord,
as in this time wherein we liue, that we may truly and iustly say, applying the words of our Sauiour Christ to ourselues, blessed are the eyes which haue seene those things which we haue seene, there hauing beene many millions and thousands of our forefathers, which detesting the Antichristian pride,
as in this time wherein we live, that we may truly and justly say, applying the words of our Saviour christ to ourselves, blessed Are the eyes which have seen those things which we have seen, there having been many millions and thousands of our Forefathers, which detesting thee Antichristian pride,
who although with Lot, they vexed their righteous soules in the middes of a spirituall Sodome, yet like Sea-fish, which is alwaies most fresh in salt-water, they kept themselues vnspotted of the world,
who although with Lot, they vexed their righteous Souls in the mids of a spiritual Sodom, yet like Sea-fish, which is always most fresh in Saltwater, they kept themselves unspotted of the world,
and would not spot their soules with such horrible cōtaminations, wherwith the whole world almost was defiled in those times of great darknesse and superstition. The conclusion is this;
and would not spot their Souls with such horrible contaminations, wherewith the Whole world almost was defiled in those times of great darkness and Superstition. The conclusion is this;
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that seeing ouer all the Christian world, where the Gospell hath had free passage, all those places wheresoeuer the sound thereof is heard, are full of the knowledge of the Lord;
that seeing over all the Christian world, where the Gospel hath had free passage, all those places wheresoever the found thereof is herd, Are full of the knowledge of the Lord;
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and that on the other side, where poperie preuaileth, there is nothing but ignorance and superstition, the truth with tyrannie & crueltie being kept vnder, by reason of the Spanish inquisition, that this is a verie strong motiue to perswade, that the Gospell this day preached in the reformed Churches of Christendome, is the infallible and vndoubted word of God.
and that on the other side, where popery prevaileth, there is nothing but ignorance and Superstition, the truth with tyranny & cruelty being kept under, by reason of the Spanish inquisition, that this is a very strong motive to persuade, that the Gospel this day preached in the reformed Churches of Christendom, is the infallible and undoubted word of God.
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Fourthlie, it was euer reputed and accounted for a speciall fruite of the Gospel, to teach people obedience to their Gouernours, to vpholde the State and Maiestie of Kings and Princes, into whose hands God hath committed the sword of publike authoritie.
Fourthly, it was ever reputed and accounted for a special fruit of the Gospel, to teach people Obedience to their Governors, to uphold the State and Majesty of Kings and Princes, into whose hands God hath committed the sword of public Authority.
Now our aduersaries cannot chuse but see, and all the Christian world can witnesse with vs this day, that in all these places where at this present through Gods goodnes and mercy, the truth of the gospel is taught, all such places are become more obedient to superior powers then euer they were before.
Now our Adversaries cannot choose but see, and all the Christian world can witness with us this day, that in all these places where At this present through God's Goodness and mercy, the truth of the gospel is taught, all such places Are become more obedient to superior Powers then ever they were before.
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that by dispensation from the Pope, they may lawfully renounce their allegiance, yea further vpon the Popes iubet, they may lay violent hands vpon him.
that by Dispensation from the Pope, they may lawfully renounce their allegiance, yea further upon the Popes iubet, they may lay violent hands upon him.
and meritorious to kill and to murther Christian Princes professing a contrarie religion to the doctrine and faith of that Church, poperie therfore that professeth, not a lawfulnes onely,
and meritorious to kill and to murder Christian Princes professing a contrary Religion to the Doctrine and faith of that Church, popery Therefore that Professes, not a lawfulness only,
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Let this then suffice for a conclusion of my fourth motiue, to shew, that this is the alone propertie of the Gospel, wheresoeuer true religion flourisheth, to season the hearts both of young and old with true subiection and Christian obsequiousnesse to the higher and superiour powers.
Let this then suffice for a conclusion of my fourth motive, to show, that this is the alone property of the Gospel, wheresoever true Religion flourishes, to season the hearts both of young and old with true subjection and Christian obsequiousness to the higher and superior Powers.
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Fiftly if long peace, wealth and prosperitie to the outward blessings of God (as vndoubtedly they be) whereby he declareth his speciall fauour vnto that Prince and kingdome, which feare him,
Fifty if long peace, wealth and Prosperity to the outward blessings of God (as undoubtedly they be) whereby he Declareth his special favour unto that Prince and Kingdom, which Fear him,
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and worship him sincerely, and with whom he is well pleased, according to his word and promises in the scriptures, that this must be an argument both of the singular fauour of god to all protestant Princes that haue imbraced the Gospel,
and worship him sincerely, and with whom he is well pleased, according to his word and promises in the Scriptures, that this must be an argument both of the singular favour of god to all protestant Princes that have embraced the Gospel,
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For of all the Kings of Iuda, who euer more abounded with all peace and worldly felicitie then those who were most religiously addicted and affected to the seruice of God,
For of all the Kings of Iuda, who ever more abounded with all peace and worldly felicity then those who were most religiously addicted and affected to the service of God,
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as Iosias, Ezechias, Iehosaphat, Dauid, Salomon? Thus the Lord spake to king Iehoiaekim by his Prophet Ieremie; Did not thy father Iosias eate and drinke and prosper when he executed iudgement and iustice? and was not all this because he knew me, saith the Lord? What Prince was there euer in the world either more honoured or feared then Constantine the great was after he had once receiued the Christian religion? all the kingdomes this day possessed with protestant Princes, all the free cities and Commonwealths of Heleutia, neuer were in more riches or setled tranquilitie:
as Iosias, Hezekiah, Jehoshaphat, David, Solomon? Thus the Lord spoke to King Iehoiaekim by his Prophet Ieremie; Did not thy father Iosias eat and drink and prosper when he executed judgement and Justice? and was not all this Because he knew me, Says the Lord? What Prince was there ever in the world either more honoured or feared then Constantine the great was After he had once received the Christian Religion? all the kingdoms this day possessed with protestant Princes, all the free cities and Commonwealths of Heleutia, never were in more riches or settled tranquillity:
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if we doe but consider with our owne selues the long, peaceable and prosperous raigne of our late dread soueraigne Queene Elizabeth, the very ioy of Christendome, whose land in her daies, was a sanctuarie to all the world groning for the libertie of true religion, we shall perceiue that from the beginning of her most happie raigne vntill the day of her dissolution, by gods singular goodnesse, this kingdome of great Britaine, hath enioyed more vniuersall peace, the people of the land encreased in greater numbers in more strength, with greater riches,
if we do but Consider with our own selves the long, peaceable and prosperous Reign of our late dread sovereign Queen Elizabeth, the very joy of Christendom, whose land in her days, was a sanctuary to all the world groaning for the liberty of true Religion, we shall perceive that from the beginning of her most happy Reign until the day of her dissolution, by God's singular Goodness, this Kingdom of great Britain, hath enjoyed more universal peace, the people of the land increased in greater numbers in more strength, with greater riches,
And thus much for proofe that the outward blessings of God, which he hath bestowed vpon such Kings and Princes, and states as haue embraced the Gospel of his sonne Christ Iesus, are vndoubted arguments and demonstrations of the true and sincere religion professed by them.
And thus much for proof that the outward blessings of God, which he hath bestowed upon such Kings and Princes, and states as have embraced the Gospel of his son christ Iesus, Are undoubted Arguments and demonstrations of the true and sincere Religion professed by them.
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The last motiue to perswade any Christian man, not wilfully blinde to embrace the religion this day professed in the reformed Churches, is with an vnpartiall eye to consider the great, strange and maruelous things, which the Lord hath done for the honour and aduancement of the Gospel in such places where it hath bene receiued.
The last motive to persuade any Christian man, not wilfully blind to embrace the Religion this day professed in the reformed Churches, is with an unpartial eye to Consider the great, strange and marvelous things, which the Lord hath done for the honour and advancement of the Gospel in such places where it hath be received.
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Is it not strange that Martine Luther hauing his enemies so many, so malicious, so mightie, should notwithstanding after nine and twentie yeares preaching, die quietly in his bed, in peace both of body and minde,
Is it not strange that Martin Luther having his enemies so many, so malicious, so mighty, should notwithstanding After nine and twentie Years preaching, die quietly in his Bed, in peace both of body and mind,
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and be buried with that honour, that fewe of his ranke and sorte was euer before? Who could euer haue thought that after such a straunge and a most cruell massacre in France about the yeare 1572. there should haue beene remaining so much as any one Protestant aliue? and yet notwithstanding all that crueltie,
and be buried with that honour, that few of his rank and sort was ever before? Who could ever have Thought that After such a strange and a most cruel massacre in France about the year 1572. there should have been remaining so much as any one Protestant alive? and yet notwithstanding all that cruelty,
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though fewe in number forsaken and destitute of all worldly assurances, being brought as it were to nothing, haue yet strangely and indeed miraculously lifted vp their heads againe to the terrour and confusion of their proudest enemies.
though few in number forsaken and destitute of all worldly assurances, being brought as it were to nothing, have yet strangely and indeed miraculously lifted up their Heads again to the terror and confusion of their proudest enemies.
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Againe how can we conceiue it possible, that the citie of Geneua should euer be able to hold out so long against so many intended inuasions and plottes by the Duke of Sauoie entending their vtter ruine and desolation,
Again how can we conceive it possible, that the City of Geneva should ever be able to hold out so long against so many intended invasions and plots by the Duke of Savoy intending their utter ruin and desolation,
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but that the hands of their armies were strengthened by the hand of the mightie God of Iacob, their strong redeemer, who maintaining their cause against the rage of their enemies, compassed them about with many ioyfull deliuerances, hiding them as it were a shaft in the quiuer of his most carefull, and mercifull prouidence.
but that the hands of their armies were strengthened by the hand of the mighty God of Iacob, their strong redeemer, who maintaining their cause against the rage of their enemies, compassed them about with many joyful Deliverances, hiding them as it were a shaft in the quiver of his most careful, and merciful providence.
What was purposed and intended by that inuincible Nauie of the Spaniards in 88. the Christiā world can witnesse, that it was nothing else but to bring this noble Realme of England into slauish bondage.
What was purposed and intended by that invincible Navy of the Spanish in 88. the Christian world can witness, that it was nothing Else but to bring this noble Realm of England into slavish bondage.
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And did not almightie God the sonne stand vpon our gard by getting himselfe honour vpon Pharao, and vpon all the Egyptians, euen vpon that great Armado, which had beene so long in preparing,
And did not almighty God the son stand upon our guard by getting himself honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all the egyptians, even upon that great Armado, which had been so long in preparing,
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so that their Altar-God, their Crucifix God, their Capitolian God, were not as our God, our enemies being iudges, sundrie of the souldiours of Spaine confessing, that during all the time of the fight at sea, Christ had shewed himselfe a plaine Lutherane.
so that their Altar-God, their Crucifix God, their Capitolian God, were not as our God, our enemies being judges, sundry of the Soldiers of Spain confessing, that during all the time of the fight At sea, christ had showed himself a plain Lutheran.
how many and sundrie times was her dearest blood sought, and how neere the bloudie traitours haue beene to the very execution of their diuelish designements, some of them and more then once or twice, in neerest and priuate places with their murderous weapons in their hands,
how many and sundry times was her dearest blood sought, and how near the bloody Traitors have been to the very execution of their devilish designments, Some of them and more then once or twice, in nearest and private places with their murderous weapons in their hands,
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If all this doe not suffice for proofe of the truth on our side, and not with the Papists, let goddes speciall fauour miraculously shewed to the Kings maiestie that now is,
If all this do not suffice for proof of the truth on our side, and not with the Papists, let God's special favour miraculously showed to the Kings majesty that now is,
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and successe to this kingdome, be to vs as it is indeed, an argument that the religion professed this day, is the true religion acceptable to God, & conformable to his word:
and success to this Kingdom, be to us as it is indeed, an argument that the Religion professed this day, is the true Religion acceptable to God, & conformable to his word:
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and the rest of the royall braunches, together with the Nobilitie, Clergie, and the Commons of this Realme, by the pouder-Traytors, the papists, appointed as sheepe for the slaughter.
and the rest of the royal branches, together with the Nobilt, Clergy, and the Commons of this Realm, by the pouder-Traytors, the Papists, appointed as sheep for the slaughter.
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But besides those men which stand at a stay, and are not yet resolued, which religion, I meane ours or the papists is truest, ther is risen another generation of men, that are of opinion, that there is no reall difference between the doctrine of the present Romane church,
But beside those men which stand At a stay, and Are not yet resolved, which Religion, I mean ours or the Papists is Truest, there is risen Another generation of men, that Are of opinion, that there is no real difference between the Doctrine of the present Roman Church,
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& the religion of the protestāts, & so make a fauorable compromission, that the questions of religion betweene vs might easily be accorded, which I take to be a thing altogether impossible, the Papists standing in such termes of opposition against vs as they doe.
& the Religion of the protestants, & so make a favourable compromission, that the questions of Religion between us might Easily be accorded, which I take to be a thing altogether impossible, the Papists standing in such terms of opposition against us as they do.
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For satisfaction therefore of them which thinke our English Communion and the popish Masse all one for substance, I will set downe certaine reall differences, whereby it may euidently appeare, that the doctrine of the popish Masse,
For satisfaction Therefore of them which think our English Communion and the popish Mass all one for substance, I will Set down certain real differences, whereby it may evidently appear, that the Doctrine of the popish Mass,
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First, whereas all the seruice and sacraments in S. Pauls time, were done in the congregation, in a knowne language, the whole seruice of the Masse is saide either in the Greeke or Latine tongues, not vnderstood of the common vulgar people.
First, whereas all the service and Sacraments in S. Paul's time, were done in the congregation, in a known language, the Whole service of the Mass is said either in the Greek or Latin tongues, not understood of the Common Vulgar people.
the Church of Rome will at no hand suffer and permit the Lay-people to drinke of the Cup, calling them Heretikes, and Calixtions, that desire to receiue the Cup together with the bread, in the celebration of the Lords Supper.
the Church of Room will At no hand suffer and permit the Lay people to drink of the Cup, calling them Heretics, and Calixtions, that desire to receive the Cup together with the bred, in the celebration of the lords Supper.
And whereas the Sonne of God saide, Take this and eate it in remembrance of mee, the Church of Rome saith, take and offer this to bee a propitiatorie sacrifice for the quicke and the dead.
And whereas the Son of God said, Take this and eat it in remembrance of me, the Church of Room Says, take and offer this to be a propitiatory sacrifice for the quick and the dead.
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but hee did not say, looke vpon it, kneele, and knock vnto it, and worship it with diuine honour, all which the church of Rome commandeth to be done in their popish Masse:
but he did not say, look upon it, kneel, and knock unto it, and worship it with divine honour, all which the Church of Room commands to be done in their popish Mass:
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Lastly, Christ ordained his last Supper, and instituted this Sacrament of his bodie and bloud, to this ende, that we should continually remember his death vntill his second comming,
Lastly, christ ordained his last Supper, and instituted this Sacrament of his body and blood, to this end, that we should continually Remember his death until his second coming,
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and for that cause it is called Eucharistia. And whereas Eusebius saith, that Christ commaunded vs to offer vp a remembrance of his death in steed of a Sacrifice, the popish church not contēting themselues with this sacrifice of praise,
and for that cause it is called Eucharistia. And whereas Eusebius Says, that christ commanded us to offer up a remembrance of his death in steed of a Sacrifice, the popish Church not contenting themselves with this sacrifice of praise,
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and thanksgiuing, wherein we celebrate the remembrance, and as Nazianzene calleth it, A figure of that great mysterie of the death of Christ, they hold that their Masse, which they call The daily Sacrifice of the Church, is not a commemoratiue,
and thanksgiving, wherein we celebrate the remembrance, and as Nazianzene calls it, A figure of that great mystery of the death of christ, they hold that their Mass, which they call The daily Sacrifice of the Church, is not a commemorative,
By these materiall differences, which here I haue set downe, it is plainely manifest, that the popish Masse doth in manie things varie & swarue from the institution of Christ,
By these material differences, which Here I have Set down, it is plainly manifest, that the popish Mass does in many things vary & swerve from the Institution of christ,
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and whether there bee not in sundry fundamentall points of faith, great and many differences betweene Rome and vs, let it be duely considered by these instances following.
and whither there be not in sundry fundamental points of faith, great and many differences between Room and us, let it be duly considered by these instances following.
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The first maine point of Catholike doctrine, which the Papists goe directly against, is the doctrine of free iustification by faith alone, which doctrine D. Bishop in his Epistle dedicatory to the K. Maiestie, setteth down as a maine heresie, that Luther layed for the ground of his religion:
The First main point of Catholic Doctrine, which the Papists go directly against, is the Doctrine of free justification by faith alone, which Doctrine D. Bishop in his Epistle dedicatory to the K. Majesty, sets down as a main heresy, that Luther laid for the ground of his Religion:
or what better foundation could any man lay, then that which is already laid, which is Iesus Christ, which doctrine is the very life and soule of the Church.
or what better Foundation could any man lay, then that which is already laid, which is Iesus christ, which Doctrine is the very life and soul of the Church.
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For this was the Catholike faith of the church of Rome, when S. Paule wrote his Epistle vnto them, that a man is iustified gratis, for God a mercie, for nothing,
For this was the Catholic faith of the Church of Room, when S. Paul wrote his Epistle unto them, that a man is justified gratis, for God a mercy, for nothing,
Quite contrarie to which doctrine of the Apostle, the Papists hold iustification by workes of grace, auouching that we are not iustified before God, onely by the merites of Christ,
Quite contrary to which Doctrine of the Apostle, the Papists hold justification by works of grace, avouching that we Are not justified before God, only by the merits of christ,
Another substantiall point of the Catholike faith the Papists directly impugne, in maintaining a daily reall sacrifice of the body of Christ in their Masse for the sins of the quicke and dead, which they hold to be a very soueraigne, true,
another substantial point of the Catholic faith the Papists directly impugn, in maintaining a daily real sacrifice of the body of christ in their Mass for the Sins of the quick and dead, which they hold to be a very sovereign, true,
and propitiatorie sacrifice, & in all respects of power and vertue, as auailable, and as effectuall as was the sacrifice on the crosse for the remission of sinnes.
and propitiatory sacrifice, & in all respects of power and virtue, as available, and as effectual as was the sacrifice on the cross for the remission of Sins.
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and with that one sacrifice, and offering vp of himselfe, hath consecrated for euer them that are sanctified, Heb. 10 12.14. This must then be the conclusion, that there is no necessitie why we should offer vp Christ any more for remission of sinnes.
and with that one sacrifice, and offering up of himself, hath consecrated for ever them that Are sanctified, Hebrew 10 12.14. This must then be the conclusion, that there is no necessity why we should offer up christ any more for remission of Sins.
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because those sacrifices yearely offered, could neuer take away sinnes, Heb. 10.11. But the sacrifice of Christ once offered hath sanctified the commers thereunto:
Because those Sacrifices yearly offered, could never take away Sins, Hebrew 10.11. But the sacrifice of christ once offered hath sanctified the comers thereunto:
Therefore seeing that Christ by that one oblation of himselfe hath purchased for vs eternall redemption, Heb. 9.12. there needeth no more propitiatorie sacrifice to be made for sinne.
Therefore seeing that christ by that one oblation of himself hath purchased for us Eternal redemption, Hebrew 9.12. there needs no more propitiatory sacrifice to be made for sin.
But Christ hath beene offered once to take away the sinnes of many, Heb. 9.28. and by his owne blood he hath entred once to the holy place to obtaine eternal redēption for vs: Heb. 9.12.
But christ hath been offered once to take away the Sins of many, Hebrew 9.28. and by his own blood he hath entered once to the holy place to obtain Eternal redemption for us: Hebrew 9.12.
A third very materiall and substantiall point of the Christian Catholike faith impugned this day by the present Romane Church, is this, that contrarie to the expresse words of our Sauiour Christ, thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,
A third very material and substantial point of the Christian Catholic faith impugned this day by the present Roman Church, is this, that contrary to the express words of our Saviour christ, thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,
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contrarie to the examples of Peter and Paul and Barnabas, Which vtterly refused all manner of adoration, Paul and Barnabas renting their clothes crying out to the people of Lycaonia, O men why doe ye these things? We are euen men subiect to the like passions, ye be, and preach vnto you that ye should turne from these vaine idolles vnto the liuing God, which made heauen and earth,
contrary to the Examples of Peter and Paul and Barnabas, Which utterly refused all manner of adoration, Paul and Barnabas renting their clothes crying out to the people of Lycaonia, Oh men why do you these things? We Are even men Subject to the like passion, you be, and preach unto you that you should turn from these vain Idols unto the living God, which made heaven and earth,
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and Peter speaking to Cornelius, (Who at his first meeting of him fell downe at his feete and worshipped him ) said thus vnto him, taking him vp, stand vp: for euen I my selfe am a man, contrarie to the continuall and constant practise of the ancient Catholike primitiue Church of Christ, which as S. Hierō witnesseth, did neither worship Sunne nor Moone,
and Peter speaking to Cornelius, (Who At his First meeting of him fell down At his feet and worshipped him) said thus unto him, taking him up, stand up: for even I my self am a man, contrary to the continual and constant practice of the ancient Catholic primitive Church of christ, which as S. Hierō Witnesseth, did neither worship Sun nor Moon,
yet he vtterly condemneth the idolatrous worshipping of them alleaging for proofe thereof the place of scripture before named, thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,
yet he utterly Condemneth the idolatrous worshipping of them alleging for proof thereof the place of scripture before nam, thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,
All this I say notwithstanding the Church of Rome this day, euen in this cleare light of the Gospel maintaines and defends the worship and adoration of Angels: the worship of Saints departed:
All this I say notwithstanding the Church of Rome this day, even in this clear Light of the Gospel maintains and defends the worship and adoration of Angels: the worship of Saints departed:
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and lastly the worship of their breaden-God, their sacrament of the Altar, as they terme it, whom they call their Lord and their God, crying out to a peece of bread, O Lord, O God, O Lambe of God that takest away the sins of the world, haue mercie vpon vs, and receiue our praiers.
and lastly the worship of their breaden-God, their sacrament of the Altar, as they term it, whom they call their Lord and their God, crying out to a piece of bred, Oh Lord, Oh God, Oh Lamb of God that Takest away the Sins of the world, have mercy upon us, and receive our Prayers.
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And verily were there no other cause to induce all good Christians to depart from the fellowship and communion of the Church of Rome, this one doctrine of adoration, wherein they teach the common people to call the sacrament their Lord and God,
And verily were there no other cause to induce all good Christians to depart from the fellowship and communion of the Church of Rome, this one Doctrine of adoration, wherein they teach the Common people to call the sacrament their Lord and God,
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and so by giuing the honour of God to a creature that is no God, to commit grosse and manifest Idolatrie, this point alone were cause sufficient for them to detest both them and their religion for euer.
and so by giving the honour of God to a creature that is no God, to commit gross and manifest Idolatry, this point alone were cause sufficient for them to detest both them and their Religion for ever.
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For what oddes I beseech you is there betweene those blind Iewes, which said to a stocke, thou art my father, & to a stone thou hast begotten me, and those wilfull and blind Papists which cry vpon the Sacrament of the Altar, in substance a base and corruptible creature, Lord I am not worthie, Lord be mercifull to me a sinner:
For what odds I beseech you is there between those blind Iewes, which said to a stock, thou art my father, & to a stone thou hast begotten me, and those wilful and blind Papists which cry upon the Sacrament of the Altar, in substance a base and corruptible creature, Lord I am not worthy, Lord be merciful to me a sinner:
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Tully himselfe being an heathen man could say, Who was euer so very a foole, as to beleeue the thing he eateth to be his God? The very children in Grammer Schoole can tell vs, that the heathens that adored Bacchus and Ceres, which first found out,
Tully himself being an heathen man could say, Who was ever so very a fool, as to believe the thing he Eateth to be his God? The very children in Grammar School can tell us, that the Heathens that adored Bacchus and Ceres, which First found out,
The reason why wee cannot account Papists for members of the true Church, is, because they maintain sundry points which go directly against the Christian faith, they doe not content themselues onely with Christ,
The reason why we cannot account Papists for members of the true Church, is, Because they maintain sundry points which go directly against the Christian faith, they do not content themselves only with christ,
They bow their knees to painted & carued images: they ioyne nature with grace: mans merites with Gods mercies: vnwritten verities with holie scriptures:
They bow their knees to painted & carved Images: they join nature with grace: men merits with God's Mercies: unwritten verities with holy Scriptures:
their owne satisfactions with the blood of Christ, and so directly impugne sundrie fundamentall points of the Christian faith, which generally otherwise they will seeme to hold.
their own satisfactions with the blood of christ, and so directly impugn sundry fundamental points of the Christian faith, which generally otherwise they will seem to hold.
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I answer, that as in the rebellion which Absolom made against his Father Dauid, there were manie true subiects of Dauid, that went after Absolon, to take his part in their simplicity, as the scripture recordeth, knowing nothing, whervnto the trecherous plottes of Absolon did tende.
I answer, that as in the rebellion which Absalom made against his Father David, there were many true Subjects of David, that went After Absalom, to take his part in their simplicity, as the scripture recordeth, knowing nothing, whereunto the treacherous plots of Absalom did tend.
or in the doctrine of Auricular confession, or some such schoole question, not knowing or belieuing all pointes of poperie, which indeed is the very mysterie of iniquitie.
or in the Doctrine of Auricular Confessi, or Some such school question, not knowing or believing all points of popery, which indeed is the very mystery of iniquity.
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Of such I say, that in the simplicitie of their harts, thinke of the Popes doctrine, no otherwise then Dauids subiects did of the rebellion of Absolon; I will not dispaire,
Of such I say, that in the simplicity of their hearts, think of the Popes Doctrine, no otherwise then David Subjects did of the rebellion of Absalom; I will not despair,
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but verily hope that such may be saued, notwithstāding their misperswasion in some points of religion, which doe not destroy any article of faith, and Christian beliefe.
but verily hope that such may be saved, notwithstanding their mispersuasion in Some points of Religion, which do not destroy any article of faith, and Christian belief.
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& hate the truth of the Gospell reuealed vnto them, which hate instruction, and stop their eares against the word, we offer vnto them, holding the infallibilitie of the Popes iudgemēt;
& hate the truth of the Gospel revealed unto them, which hate instruction, and stop their ears against the word, we offer unto them, holding the infallibility of the Popes judgement;
which giue Gods honour to images, maintaine iustification by works, and such like, of such I say, I may without breach of charitie affirme, that if they so liue,
which give God's honour to Images, maintain justification by works, and such like, of such I say, I may without breach of charity affirm, that if they so live,
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and according to the scriptures thus wee belieue of them all, that such as helde the onely foundation which is Christ Iesus, in a true & liuely faith, were all saued,
and according to the Scriptures thus we believe of them all, that such as held the only Foundation which is christ Iesus, in a true & lively faith, were all saved,
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and doubt not therefore, but that manie thousands of our ancestours, euen in those times of great blindenesse and corruption, holding onely the same foundation Iesus Christ were saued,
and doubt not Therefore, but that many thousands of our Ancestors, even in those times of great blindness and corruption, holding only the same Foundation Iesus christ were saved,
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notwithstanding they were misled and carried away with sundrie errours and superstitions, for want of due knowledge of the word of God, which their pastors and leaders should haue instructed them withall.
notwithstanding they were misled and carried away with sundry errors and superstitions, for want of due knowledge of the word of God, which their Pastors and leaders should have instructed them withal.
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our fore-fathers liued in a time of great blindnes, wherein there was a generall decay of learning, wherin all good liberall Arts and learning were abolished.
our Forefathers lived in a time of great blindness, wherein there was a general decay of learning, wherein all good liberal Arts and learning were abolished.
The skie growing euen darke with the mistie fogges of ignorance, when their pastours and leaders were not onely Sir Iohn lacke Latines, but S. Iohn lacke honesties, who could neither speake Latin,
The sky growing even dark with the misty fogs of ignorance, when their Pastors and leaders were not only Sir John lack Latins, but S. John lack Honesties, who could neither speak Latin,
nor reade English, nor vnderstand the articles of our faith, nor any part of the scriptures, clowdes without raine, lanthorns without light, salt without sauour, blinde guides, dumbe dogges, that (as one saith) seeme to haue their soules giuen them in steede of salt to keepe them from stinking;
nor read English, nor understand the Articles of our faith, nor any part of the Scriptures, Clouds without rain, lanthorns without Light, salt without savour, blind guides, dumb Dogs, that (as one Says) seem to have their Souls given them in steed of salt to keep them from stinking;
And howsoeuer manie of our fore-fathers were in some points deceiued, yet it is manifestly to be proued that the worthiest and best learned men in former times thought no otherwise then wee doe in all substantiall pointes of Christan beliefe, complaining euen as we doe of the intolerable burdēs which the Popes laid on them in those dayes, wishing the remouing of such things as wee haue remoued.
And howsoever many of our Forefathers were in Some points deceived, yet it is manifestly to be proved that the Worthiest and best learned men in former times Thought no otherwise then we do in all substantial points of Christian belief, complaining even as we do of the intolerable burdens which the Popes laid on them in those days, wishing the removing of such things as we have removed.
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but after the truth is once reuealed, who so neuerthelesse continueth in his former errours wittingly and willingly, sinneth without pardon of ignominy,
but After the truth is once revealed, who so nevertheless Continueth in his former errors wittingly and willingly, Sinneth without pardon of ignominy,
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and spotted with no kind of idolatrie, and haue directed according to their customes and ordinances, not onely the doctrine this day professed in the Church of England,
and spotted with no kind of idolatry, and have directed according to their customs and ordinances, not only the Doctrine this day professed in the Church of England,
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And so it appeareth, that our whole leiturgie with great iudgment, and reasonable moderation, was purposely so framed, out of the grounds of religion, wherein both sides doe agree, that the papist himselfe might resort vnto it, without any scruple or scandall,
And so it appears, that our Whole liturgy with great judgement, and reasonable moderation, was purposely so framed, out of the grounds of Religion, wherein both sides do agree, that the papist himself might resort unto it, without any scruple or scandal,
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our forefathers neuer for their part euer vnderstood the mysterie of popish iniquitie, but in singlenesse of their hearts embraced the generall doctrine of the Gospel, concerning saluation by faith in Christ:
our Forefathers never for their part ever understood the mystery of popish iniquity, but in singleness of their hearts embraced the general Doctrine of the Gospel, Concerning salvation by faith in christ:
those damnable and treasonable positions which the Church of Rome proposeth to be holden, as verities of the Catholike faith, were neuer knowne in the daies of our forefathers, that is, these fundamentall points of popish religion, viz:
those damnable and treasonable positions which the Church of Rome Proposeth to be held, as verities of the Catholic faith, were never known in the days of our Forefathers, that is, these fundamental points of popish Religion, videlicet:
In the wofull warres with the Barons, when King Iohn was viewing of the Castell of Rochest held against him by the Earle of Arundel, he was espied by a very good Arcubalaster, who told the Earle thereof,
In the woeful wars with the Barons, when King John was viewing of the Castle of Rochest held against him by the Earl of Arundel, he was espied by a very good Arcubalaster, who told the Earl thereof,
& to lay violent hands vpon them, as it is plainely to be proued by the practise of Pius quintus, Gregory the thirteēth, Sixtus quintus, who not onely resolued that parricide of Princes was lawfull,
& to lay violent hands upon them, as it is plainly to be proved by the practice of Pius quintus, Gregory the thirteēth, Sixtus quintus, who not only resolved that Parricide of Princes was lawful,
The truth whereof is clearely to be iustified by the letters of Cardinal Como written to William Parrie, wherein contrarie to the manifest voice of God himselfe, Thou shalt not kill, he encourageth him to the slaughter of his liege Ladie and Mistrisse,
The truth whereof is clearly to be justified by the letters of Cardinal Common written to William Parrie, wherein contrary to the manifest voice of God himself, Thou shalt not kill, he Encourageth him to the slaughter of his liege Lady and Mistress,
as they were generally forward and very zealous in that religion which they professed, so were they as carefull to seeke all the good meanes they could to come to the knowledge of the truth: they fasted often:
as they were generally forward and very zealous in that Religion which they professed, so were they as careful to seek all the good means they could to come to the knowledge of the truth: they fasted often:
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they praied much, they were most diligent resorters to the house of prayer, knowing that it was the place that God himselfe had made choise of to haue his name called on:
they prayed much, they were most diligent resorters to the house of prayer, knowing that it was the place that God himself had made choice of to have his name called on:
whereby they might attaine to the sauing knowledge of truth, although deceiued in some points, yet that they had mercy shewed vnto them, and doe rest in peace with God,
whereby they might attain to the Saving knowledge of truth, although deceived in Some points, yet that they had mercy showed unto them, and do rest in peace with God,
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they will not, nor in deed dare, onely for the feare of displeasing the Popes holinesse, resort to our Churches, as for 11. yeares together, in the raigne of the late Queene of most precious and worthie memorie, all the papists of this kingdome did,
they will not, nor in deed Dare, only for the Fear of displeasing the Popes holiness, resort to our Churches, as for 11. Years together, in the Reign of the late Queen of most precious and worthy memory, all the Papists of this Kingdom did,
and that without any scruple of conscience, vntill they had receiued a countermand from the Bishop of Rome, commanding them vpon paine of the blacke curse to come no more to the Church:
and that without any scruple of conscience, until they had received a countermand from the Bishop of Rome, commanding them upon pain of the black curse to come no more to the Church:
the Bishops in Queene Maries daies, caused it not onely to be accounted heresie, but to be proclaimed fellonie for any lay man to haue an English Bible in his house,
the Bishops in Queen Mary's days, caused it not only to be accounted heresy, but to be proclaimed felony for any lay man to have an English bible in his house,
no maruaile then if taking this course, the Iesuites and Priests keepe their lay followers in a perpetuall ignorance of true religion, hauing once framed them to this principle, that it is a deadly sinne, either to reade the bookes of the Protestants,
no marvel then if taking this course, the Iesuites and Priests keep their lay followers in a perpetual ignorance of true Religion, having once framed them to this principle, that it is a deadly sin, either to read the books of the Protestants,
then to make a hodge podge of religion, and so to haue a mixture of good and bad religion together, insomuch that I am perswaded that the worship of Mahomet lesse offendeth God,
then to make a hodge podge of Religion, and so to have a mixture of good and bad Religion together, insomuch that I am persuaded that the worship of Mahomet less offends God,
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Where the Prophet intimateth, that God had rather that the Israelites should bee professed Idolaters, then to pretend his holie name with such corruptions.
Where the Prophet intimateth, that God had rather that the Israelites should be professed Idolaters, then to pretend his holy name with such corruptions.
nor any blending of Iudaisme, and Christianisme together: nor any reconciliation at all betweene Christ and Belial: betweene the table of the Lorde, and the table of diuels:
nor any blending of Judaism, and Christianity together: nor any reconciliation At all between christ and Belial: between the table of the Lord, and the table of Devils:
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betweene God and Melchom: It is not possible that one wombe should containe Iacob and Esau: one house the Arke and Dagon: one temple prayer and merchandise:
between God and Milcom: It is not possible that one womb should contain Iacob and Esau: one house the Ark and Dagon: one temple prayer and merchandise:
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one heauen Michaell and the Dragon, and so God hauing ordained his Law stricktly to be kept without declining either to the right hand or to the left, giueth vs to vnderstand, that hee himselfe will be serued alone, without corriualles of his glorie, with all our heart, strength, and soule.
one heaven Michael and the Dragon, and so God having ordained his Law strictly to be kept without declining either to the right hand or to the left, gives us to understand, that he himself will be served alone, without corriualles of his glory, with all our heart, strength, and soul.
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and with all thy might, that is: we must loue God sweetely, strongly, perseuerantly. Loue God with all thine heart, that is, kindely and affectionately.
and with all thy might, that is: we must love God sweetly, strongly, perseverantly. Love God with all thine heart, that is, kindly and affectionately.
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Out of that which hath bene already spoken touching this point of mingling Gods worship with the worship of any other, this conclusion or corollarie may be deriued, which is this, that if either thou serue God with my other,
Out of that which hath be already spoken touching this point of mingling God's worship with the worship of any other, this conclusion or Corollary may be derived, which is this, that if either thou serve God with my other,
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That these kindes of worshippings of God, which come of our owne heads, without the expresse commandemēt of God, are the more agreeable vnto him, the more they proceede of our selues.
That these Kinds of worshippings of God, which come of our own Heads, without the express Commandment of God, Are the more agreeable unto him, the more they proceed of our selves.
nor in Ishu, when hee would needs ioyne the worshipping of Ieroboams golden Calues, with the worship of the true God of Israell: and yet we see how that iealous God which could neuer abide to be worshipped otherwise then hee himselfe had giuen in commandement, executed his fierce wrath vpon them all,
nor in Ishu, when he would needs join the worshipping of Ieroboams golden Calves, with the worship of the true God of Israel: and yet we see how that jealous God which could never abide to be worshipped otherwise then he himself had given in Commandment, executed his fierce wrath upon them all,
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but in ioyning the worship of other creatures with the worship of the only true God, they proue themselues to be plaine Idolaters, holding this for a most certaine doctrine, that the Crucifixe is to be worshipped with the very selfe-same worship, wherewith Christ himselfe is to be worshipped.
but in joining the worship of other creatures with the worship of the only true God, they prove themselves to be plain Idolaters, holding this for a most certain Doctrine, that the Crucifix is to be worshipped with the very selfsame worship, wherewith christ himself is to be worshipped.
The difference then betweene the Papists and vs, in the doctrine of the worship and seruice of God, consisteth both in the manner and the matter of Gods worship.
The difference then between the Papists and us, in the Doctrine of the worship and service of God, Consisteth both in the manner and the matter of God's worship.
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as worship him in spirite and truth, and to that ende would haue religion it selfe to be free vnder very sure and most manifest ceremonies of diuine seruice,
as worship him in Spirit and truth, and to that end would have Religion it self to be free under very sure and most manifest ceremonies of divine service,
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The religion of the Papists is so loden with ceremonies, presumptions, & deuises of men, that their manner of worshipping of God in their Temple, is become now altogether Iewish and carnall, consisting in nothing else but altogether in outward and ceremoniall exercises, in the doctrine whereof, ther is neither faith nor spirit,
The Religion of the Papists is so laden with ceremonies, presumptions, & devises of men, that their manner of worshipping of God in their Temple, is become now altogether Jewish and carnal, consisting in nothing Else but altogether in outward and ceremonial exercises, in the Doctrine whereof, there is neither faith nor Spirit,
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but onely God, vnder whom hee himselfe was a fellowe seruant. And therefore hee saith; Ecce vnum Deum colo, Behold, I worship and adore none but God alone.
but only God, under whom he himself was a fellow servant. And Therefore he Says; Ecce One God Colo, Behold, I worship and adore none but God alone.
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But the papists (as before hath beene alleadged in their seruice) ioyne with the worship of God, the worship of Angels, the worship of the Crucifix, the worship of images, the adoration of the Sacrament of the Altar,
But the Papists (as before hath been alleged in their service) join with the worship of God, the worship of Angels, the worship of the Crucifix, the worship of Images, the adoration of the Sacrament of the Altar,
Hauing thus farre proued vnto you that God and Baal cannot both be serued together, no more then God and Dagon can stand together, it remaineth now in the third place that I intreate of the Prophet Elias his exhortion to the people wherein he exhorteth to constancie in religion and following God.
Having thus Far proved unto you that God and Baal cannot both be served together, no more then God and Dagon can stand together, it remains now in the third place that I entreat of the Prophet Elias his Exhortion to the people wherein he exhorteth to constancy in Religion and following God.
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And in the 2. of the Reuelation, thus the sonne of God speaketh to the rest of them of Thiatyra, which knew not the deepenesse of Sathan, I will put vpon you none other burden,
And in the 2. of the Revelation, thus the son of God speaks to the rest of them of Thyatira, which knew not the deepness of Sathan, I will put upon you none other burden,
And the Apostle to the Hebrewes giueth vs this aduise and counsell, that we should keepe the profession of our hope without wauering, so that being rooted and grounded in true knowledge,
And the Apostle to the Hebrews gives us this advise and counsel, that we should keep the profession of our hope without wavering, so that being rooted and grounded in true knowledge,
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and built vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Iesus Christ himselfe being the head and chiefe corner stone, we should not henceforth be children any more wauering and carried about with euery blast of doctrine, by the deceit of men,
and built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Iesus christ himself being the head and chief corner stone, we should not henceforth be children any more wavering and carried about with every blast of Doctrine, by the deceit of men,
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The diuell knowing full well what this hope of our saluation is, ceaseth not continually to bend his force against the foundation and fortresse of our faith.
The Devil knowing full well what this hope of our salvation is, ceases not continually to bend his force against the Foundation and fortress of our faith.
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And surely, if Sathan by his principall Ministers the Iesuites and Seminarie Priests, can once shake the ground worke whereon we build our health and Saluation (which is the affiance in Christ our God,
And surely, if Sathan by his principal Ministers the Iesuites and Seminary Priests, can once shake the ground work whereon we built our health and Salvation (which is the affiance in christ our God,
and so Iulian perceiuing that torments could not preuaile to cause the Christians to reuenge their profession, gaue them the greatest roomes and honours of his kingdome,
and so Iulian perceiving that torments could not prevail to cause the Christians to revenge their profession, gave them the greatest rooms and honours of his Kingdom,
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The onely powerfull meanes to withstand all the forcible assaults of Sathan is, whensoeuer he offereth vs to runne to the walles of faith, betaking our selues each man to his defēce,
The only powerful means to withstand all the forcible assaults of Sathan is, whensoever he Offereth us to run to the walls of faith, betaking our selves each man to his defence,
Sticke fast vnto the Lord, and cleaue vnto him with a perpetuall couenant which shall neuer be forgotten. Three waies there are whereby we may grow to this resolution:
Stick fast unto the Lord, and cleave unto him with a perpetual Covenant which shall never be forgotten. Three ways there Are whereby we may grow to this resolution:
We haue recorded in scripture the examples of Dauid; of the three children, of Eleazar and sundrie others who for the zeale they bare to the religion of their God, were resolute to indure most cruell torments.
We have recorded in scripture the Examples of David; of the three children, of Eleazar and sundry Others who for the zeal they bore to the Religion of their God, were resolute to endure most cruel torments.
We haue againe in the Ecclesiasticall Histories, the examples of eighteene hundred thousand Christians in the time of the tenne primitiue persecutions which were done to most cruell deaths, onely because they would not forsake their Christian religion.
We have again in the Ecclesiastical Histories, the Examples of eighteene hundred thousand Christians in the time of the tenne primitive persecutions which were done to most cruel death's, only Because they would not forsake their Christian Religion.
And to come neerer home to our owne daies we haue examples of our owne brethren in Queene Maries daies, who for the zeale they bare to the house of God, were content to yeeld their backes to the scourge, their neckes to the tormentours, their bodies to the furious flames of fire, their soules with ioy into the hands of him that made them.
And to come nearer home to our own days we have Examples of our own brothers in Queen Mary's days, who for the zeal they bore to the house of God, were content to yield their backs to the scourge, their necks to the tormentors, their bodies to the furious flames of fire, their Souls with joy into the hands of him that made them.
Concerning whom I doubt not, but that euery true member of the Catholike Church, may wish from her very heart, that his soule might die the death of those righteous persons,
Concerning whom I doubt not, but that every true member of the Catholic Church, may wish from her very heart, that his soul might die the death of those righteous Persons,
This is then the exhortation which Elias giueth to those wauing and wauering Israelites, which could not resolue whether God or Baal was to be worshipped,
This is then the exhortation which Elias gives to those waving and wavering Israelites, which could not resolve whither God or Baal was to be worshipped,
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As for Baal, if he be a God, let him plead for himselfe against him that cast downe his Altar, saith Ioas the father of Gideon, after that his sonne had destroyed the Altar of Baal, and cut downe the groue that was by it. Baal can giue you nothing:
As for Baal, if he be a God, let him plead for himself against him that cast down his Altar, Says Joash the father of gideon, After that his son had destroyed the Altar of Baal, and Cut down the grove that was by it. Baal can give you nothing:
But as for the bodie of Christ wee haue euermore confessed with Chrysostome that it is worthie of the highest honour, as being inseparablie ioyned to his God-heade in one person, sitting now at the right hand of God:
But as for the body of christ we have evermore confessed with Chrysostom that it is worthy of the highest honour, as being inseparably joined to his Godhead in one person, sitting now At the right hand of God:
S. Luke reporteth how that the Disciples of Christ being abashed at Christes suddaine presence among them, and through feare, supposing they had seene a spirite or Ghost, our Sauiour spake vnto them in this manner:
S. Lycia Reporteth how that the Disciples of christ being abashed At Christ's sudden presence among them, and through Fear, supposing they had seen a Spirit or Ghost, our Saviour spoke unto them in this manner:
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it remaineth now in the last place to shewe vnto you, what the successe was, which insued vpon the Prophets reproofe, which at the first was thus, that the people answered him not a word, standing in doubt,
it remains now in the last place to show unto you, what the success was, which ensued upon the prophets reproof, which At the First was thus, that the people answered him not a word, standing in doubt,
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and consumed the burnt offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked vp the water which was in the ditch, being moued with this strange and miraculous worke of God, they were sodainly changed in their opinions,
and consumed the burned offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water which was in the ditch, being moved with this strange and miraculous work of God, they were suddenly changed in their opinions,
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If your Church be the true church, if the doctrine you teach be the true Catholike faith of Christ, where bee your miracles, (say they) and where bee those signes and wonders among you, which may proue vnto vs, that your religion is of God?
If your Church be the true Church, if the Doctrine you teach be the true Catholic faith of christ, where be your Miracles, (say they) and where be those Signs and wonders among you, which may prove unto us, that your Religion is of God?
To the which objection I answere with Chrysostome, that there was a time wherein of olde it was knowne by miracles, who were true Christians, who were false,
To the which objection I answer with Chrysostom, that there was a time wherein of old it was known by Miracles, who were true Christians, who were false,
Which speech of that learned father is truely verified this day in the church of Antichrist, where the Papists can make their Crosses to speake, their Idolles to goe, their images to weepe, to sweate, to laugh, to shift themselues from place, to light their owne lamps:
Which speech of that learned father is truly verified this day in the Church of Antichrist, where the Papists can make their Crosses to speak, their Idols to go, their Images to weep, to sweat, to laugh, to shift themselves from place, to Light their own lamps:
Yea, the vnholy fathers of the societie of Iesus, to set a glorious countenance of their miracles, tell vs in great sadnes, that with their holie-water, they haue calmed the Sea, chased away mice out of the countrey,
Yea, the unholy Father's of the society of Iesus, to Set a glorious countenance of their Miracles, tell us in great sadness, that with their Holy water, they have calmed the Sea, chased away mice out of the country,
But against such miracle-mongers, saith Augustine, My God hath armed mee, saying, in the latter dayes there shall arise false Prophets, working signes and wonders, to deceiue the very Elect of God, if it were possible.
But against such miracle-mongers, Says Augustine, My God hath armed me, saying, in the latter days there shall arise false prophets, working Signs and wonders, to deceive the very Elect of God, if it were possible.
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So likewise, as long as the people of the world were altogether faithlesse, this meanes of miracles for confirmation of doctrine, was of Indulgence graunted then.
So likewise, as long as the people of the world were altogether faithless, this means of Miracles for confirmation of Doctrine, was of Indulgence granted then.
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Now therefore it is against faith, if any looke for miracles againe to confirme the Gospell, which is alreadie so confirmed, that if an Angell from heauen, should preach vnto vs any otherwise,
Now Therefore it is against faith, if any look for Miracles again to confirm the Gospel, which is already so confirmed, that if an Angel from heaven, should preach unto us any otherwise,
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Seeing then the doctrine this day taught, professed, and preached in the Church of England, is the verie same doctrine which Christ himselfe deliuered to his Apostles,
Seeing then the Doctrine this day taught, professed, and preached in the Church of England, is the very same Doctrine which christ himself Delivered to his Apostles,
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and freedome of conscience, the greatest ioy and felicitie that euer betided any people, euen the sincere preaching of his most sacred word and Gospell, with the right and due administration of his Sacraments, with health, peace, libertie,
and freedom of conscience, the greatest joy and felicity that ever betided any people, even the sincere preaching of his most sacred word and Gospel, with the right and due administration of his Sacraments, with health, peace, liberty,
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that considering how the Lord hath multiplied his graces, and blessings vpon vs, that we may euermore continue constant and stedfast in the profession of his eternall truth, that what opposition soeuer we find in the world of fawning flatterie or persecuting crueltie, that we neuer suffer our selues to be remoued from the same,
that considering how the Lord hath multiplied his graces, and blessings upon us, that we may evermore continue constant and steadfast in the profession of his Eternal truth, that what opposition soever we find in the world of fawning flattery or persecuting cruelty, that we never suffer our selves to be removed from the same,
or communion with the Church of Rome, knowing that the whole religion of poperie, wherein it differeth from vs, is nothing else but a most wicked apostacie from the ancient faith.
or communion with the Church of Rome, knowing that the Whole Religion of popery, wherein it differeth from us, is nothing Else but a most wicked apostasy from the ancient faith.
So that being confirmed and strengthened, and established in that Gospel, which hath beene preached vnto vs, which we haue receiued, wherein we continue,
So that being confirmed and strengthened, and established in that Gospel, which hath been preached unto us, which we have received, wherein we continue,
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