A sermon preached in Italian, by the most Reuerend father, Marc' Antony de Dominis, Archb. of Spalato, the first Sunday in Aduent, anno 1617. In the Mercers Chappel in London, to the Italians in that city, and many other honorable auditors then assembled. Vpon the 12. verse of the 13. chapter to the Romanes, being part of the Epistle for that day. First published in Italian by the author, and thereout translated into English
after the longsome night, to behold the day, though most-what cloudie, and at the shortest, much more delightfull must the same be in the most pleasurable seasons of the yeere,
After the longsome night, to behold the day, though mostwhat cloudy, and At the Shortest, much more delightful must the same be in the most pleasurable seasons of the year,
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But if, immediately vpon one of these chill and tedious nights, there should shine foorth an vnexpected Summersday, which were neuer to be intercepted by any night,
But if, immediately upon one of these chill and tedious nights, there should shine forth an unexpected Summersday, which were never to be intercepted by any night,
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and to his deare brethren in Christ, a day in many respects most happie, which was to expect no night at all, with this congratulatory speech addresseth himselfe to them,
and to his deer brothers in christ, a day in many respects most happy, which was to expect no night At all, with this congratulatory speech Addresseth himself to them,
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and plainnesse of stile, and to keepe aloofe from all choice phrases, and affected streines of Italian elegancies, contenting my selfe rather to worke vpon the affections, then to satisfie the vnderstanding.
and plainness of style, and to keep aloof from all choice phrases, and affected strains of Italian Elegances, contenting my self rather to work upon the affections, then to satisfy the understanding.
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and spirituall nights, which are sayd to be passed. 2 The second of the diuerse dayes opposite to those nights. 3 The third of putting off darknesse. 4 The fourth of putting on light.
and spiritual nights, which Are said to be passed. 2 The second of the diverse days opposite to those nights. 3 The third of putting off darkness. 4 The fourth of putting on Light.
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BVt before we vndertake the handling of these particulars, we are to present our selues in hearty praiers before the throne of the diuine Maiestie, humblie requesting our heauenly Father,
But before we undertake the handling of these particulars, we Are to present our selves in hearty Prayers before the throne of the divine Majesty, humbly requesting our heavenly Father,
first to cast the tender eyes of his mercy vpon his vniuersall holy Church, and that it would please him by his spirit to vnite all Christian Churches in the onely, true, pure,
First to cast the tender eyes of his mercy upon his universal holy Church, and that it would please him by his Spirit to unite all Christian Churches in the only, true, pure,
and holy faith, to combine them in perfect charity, to extinguish all disunions, to make vp all rents and schismes, to mollifie all hardned hearts, that they may cast off their obstinacie,
and holy faith, to combine them in perfect charity, to extinguish all disunions, to make up all rends and schisms, to mollify all hardened hearts, that they may cast off their obstinacy,
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Pray we likewise for the most Illustrious, the Elector Fredericke, Count Palatine, and the Lady Elizabeth, that God will make them fruitfull parents of a blessed offpring.
prey we likewise for the most Illustrious, the Elector Frederick, Count Palatine, and the Lady Elizabeth, that God will make them fruitful Parents of a blessed offspring.
Pray wee for the most honourable Counsellers, Gouernours, and Magistrates whatsoeuer of these kingdomes, that God would powre downe of his spirit plentifully vpon them,
prey we for the most honourable Counsellers, Governors, and Magistrates whatsoever of these kingdoms, that God would pour down of his Spirit plentifully upon them,
and to shew what was the aime, and scope, whereto all Euangelicall preaching must tend, insisted vpon two briefe propositions combined together, but by relation of contrariety;
and to show what was the aim, and scope, whereto all Evangelical preaching must tend, insisted upon two brief propositions combined together, but by Relation of contrariety;
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Now therefore hauing awakened vs with touching vpon the exceeding benefit of being receiued into fellowshippe with the holy Apostles, by receiuing that, which hee thus propoundeth to vs;
Now Therefore having awakened us with touching upon the exceeding benefit of being received into fellowship with the holy Apostles, by receiving that, which he thus propoundeth to us;
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The first inward Word, which God from all eternity brought forth within himselfe, what was it but his substantiall, eternall word, his only begotten sonne, whom we know to be Lumen de lumine, light of light.
The First inward Word, which God from all eternity brought forth within himself, what was it but his substantial, Eternal word, his only begotten son, whom we know to be Lumen de lumine, Light of Light.
Light, a creature so beloued of the Creator, that he thought good to bestow this one and onely quality as a sufficient dowrie on the heauenly bodies, which are the most noble and exalted creatures in all the ranke of sensible substances.
Light, a creature so Beloved of the Creator, that he Thought good to bestow this one and only quality as a sufficient dowry on the heavenly bodies, which Are the most noble and exalted creatures in all the rank of sensible substances.
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But will ye yet further obserue, how great a friend God is to light, and enemie to darknesse? Behold hee would not suffer his new framed materiall world to remaine without light so much as the three first dayes of the Creation.
But will you yet further observe, how great a friend God is to Light, and enemy to darkness? Behold he would not suffer his new framed material world to remain without Light so much as the three First days of the Creation.
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To conclude, light may by way of resemblance, and participation be accompted a diuine thing, inasmuch as God is light, and in him there is no darkenes.
To conclude, Light may by Way of resemblance, and participation be accounted a divine thing, inasmuch as God is Light, and in him there is no darkness.
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But as for darkenesse, that being interchangeablie to accompany the light for the bringing in of night, indeed there followeth Gods both separation, and nomination of them both; Diuisit Deus, & vocauit Deus:
But as for darkness, that being interchangeably to accompany the Light for the bringing in of night, indeed there follows God's both separation, and nomination of them both; Divided Deus, & vocauit Deus:
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But of the day and night coupled together, he would affoord no such commendation, lest he should giue to night and darknesse the aduancement of goodnes. The reason is cleare;
But of the day and night coupled together, he would afford no such commendation, lest he should give to night and darkness the advancement of Goodness. The reason is clear;
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Well therefore might S. Paul frame this his congratulation with the faithfull vnder the metaphore of light, and darkenesse, day, and night; Nox praecessit, dies autem appropinquauit;
Well Therefore might S. Paul frame this his congratulation with the faithful under the metaphor of Light, and darkness, day, and night; Nox Praecessit, dies autem appropinquauit;
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Procopius writeth, that neere to the Pole, where the nights endure diuers moneths long, the inhabitants in the end of such a night, at such time as the Sunne vseth to render himselfe to their view, get vp their highest mountaines, striuing to haue the first view of that most desired creature:
Procopius Writeth, that near to the Pole, where the nights endure diverse months long, the inhabitants in the end of such a night, At such time as the Sun uses to render himself to their view, get up their highest Mountains, striving to have the First view of that most desired creature:
and no sooner doe they espie it, but they adorne themselues in their best attire, and with mutuall ioy and embraces congratulate, saying, Behold the Sunne, the Sunne appeares;
and no sooner do they espy it, but they adorn themselves in their best attire, and with mutual joy and embraces congratulate, saying, Behold the Sun, the Sun appears;
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Yee haue often reade, and many of you considered the strange maner of speech vsed in the holy Scriptures, in the distinction of the six dayes of the Creation.
Ye have often read, and many of you considered the strange manner of speech used in the holy Scriptures, in the distinction of the six days of the Creation.
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Whereupon I conceiue not to what purpose Aristotle pusled himselfe, and troubled naturall Philosophie, by shouldring in after Matter & Forme, Priuation for a third principle of naturall bodies,
Whereupon I conceive not to what purpose Aristotle puzzled himself, and troubled natural Philosophy, by shouldering in After Matter & Form, Privation for a third principle of natural bodies,
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perhaps the Philosopher would signifie vnto vs the naturall inclination of matter to receiue a new forme, which appetite is very improperly called priuation.
perhaps the Philosopher would signify unto us the natural inclination of matter to receive a new Form, which appetite is very improperly called privation.
and cast himselfe headlong into darknesse) mooued with compassion of him, in his determination prouided a remedy, by destinating for mans sake his owne sonne, the true light,
and cast himself headlong into darkness) moved with compassion of him, in his determination provided a remedy, by destinating for men sake his own son, the true Light,
And therefore it ioyes my heart to thinke how God ordayned that (besides other mysterious interpretations) euen for the shadowing out this then hidden mystery, the Scripture describing the beginning of the world should speake in this wise, Factum est vespere, & mane, intimating first the euening or night of mans misery,
And Therefore it Joys my heart to think how God ordained that (beside other mysterious interpretations) even for the shadowing out this then hidden mystery, the Scripture describing the beginning of the world should speak in this wise, Factum est vespere, & mane, intimating First the evening or night of men misery,
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For if wee consider the knowledge, which was to be found either in Iurie, or among the Gentiles before the comming of Christ, that, in respect of the knowledge of God and of heauenly things, was very small and shallow, whereupon it might worthily be called night in comparison of the cleare day of the Gospell.
For if we Consider the knowledge, which was to be found either in Jury, or among the Gentiles before the coming of christ, that, in respect of the knowledge of God and of heavenly things, was very small and shallow, whereupon it might worthily be called night in comparison of the clear day of the Gospel.
As for the Law, who knowes not that it was Vmbra futurorum, The shadow of things to come, as S. Paul calleth it? And if it were a shadow, it did partake of the nature of night.
As for the Law, who knows not that it was Vmbra futurorum, The shadow of things to come, as S. Paul calls it? And if it were a shadow, it did partake of the nature of night.
The Prophet Isai foretelleth it, and the Euangelist S. Matthew confirmeth it, what was the measure of the true knowledge of God as well among the Iewes,
The Prophet Isaiah foretelleth it, and the Evangelist S. Matthew confirmeth it, what was the measure of the true knowledge of God as well among the Iewes,
Our Sauiour Christ did finde Iudaea to bee a broken reede, wherby is insinuated, (according to the exposition of my countryman Saint Hierome ) that the Iew was not at that time so loudly sounding in setting forth the glory of God, as formerly they were.
Our Saviour christ did find Iudaea to be a broken reed, whereby is insinuated, (according to the exposition of my countryman Saint Jerome) that the Iew was not At that time so loudly sounding in setting forth the glory of God, as formerly they were.
And in truth that people then (as also at this day farre more miserably) was more guided by the superstitious traditions of their vaine Rabbines, then by the holy Scriptures.
And in truth that people then (as also At this day Far more miserably) was more guided by the superstitious traditions of their vain Rabbis, then by the holy Scriptures.
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Wherewith our Sauiour also vpbraided them, saying, Why doe ye by your traditions transgresse Gods Commandement? And the very same now adayes is to bee found vnder the Papacie;
Wherewith our Saviour also upbraided them, saying, Why do you by your traditions transgress God's Commandment? And the very same now adays is to be found under the Papacy;
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and the rest of that people remained, hee would not hauesung, that Christ was the day spring from on High, To giue light to them that sit in darkenesse,
and the rest of that people remained, he would not hauesung, that christ was the day spring from on High, To give Light to them that fit in darkness,
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Whereby is giuen vs to vnderstand, that God, before that hee sent the Light of his owne Sonne into the world, did hold the light of the knowledge of God clasped vp in his hand,
Whereby is given us to understand, that God, before that he sent the Light of his own Son into the world, did hold the Light of the knowledge of God clasped up in his hand,
so that, howsoeuersome glimmering beames darted foorth through the clifts from betweene the fingers, yet he did reserue the wyde opening of his hand till the fulnesse of time;
so that, howsoeuersome glimmering beams darted forth through the cliffs from between the fingers, yet he did reserve the wide opening of his hand till the fullness of time;
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and therefore then he commanded this light vtrursus adueniat, to come againe at that time when S. Paul should shortly after proclaime, Nox praecessit.
and Therefore then he commanded this Light vtrursus May it come, to come again At that time when S. Paul should shortly After proclaim, Nox Praecessit.
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but Idolaters? And as for the Iewes, had not they then crucified our Lord and Sauiour? Had not they then reiected their Messias? Did not they thē remain with the veile ouer their hearts? And what greater infidelitie,
but Idolaters? And as for the Iewes, had not they then Crucified our Lord and Saviour? Had not they then rejected their Messias? Did not they them remain with the veil over their hearts? And what greater infidelity,
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who turned the trueth of God into a lye, and worshipped, and serued the creature. Wherefore God gaue them vp to vile affections of most abominable sinnes.
who turned the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped, and served the creature. Wherefore God gave them up to vile affections of most abominable Sins.
Being filled with all vnrighteousnes, formcation, wickednes, couetousnes, maliciousnes, full of enuy, murther, debate, deceit, malignity, whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, despitefull, proud, boasters, inuenters of euil things, disobedient to parents, without vnderstanding, couenant breakers, without naturall affection, implacable, vnmercifull.
Being filled with all unrighteousness, formcation, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity, whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boaster's, inventers of evil things, disobedient to Parents, without understanding, Covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful.
Verely such impieties, and impurities conclude, that as yet the first night of the want of the knowledge of God remaineth there, Inasmuch as so hidious sinnes are proper to the Heathen,
Verily such impieties, and Impurities conclude, that as yet the First night of the want of the knowledge of God remains there, Inasmuch as so hideous Sins Are proper to the Heathen,
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as the same Apostle witnesseth, Sicut & Gentes; As the Gentiles, which know not God. Non ambuletis sicut & Gentes &c. That ye walke not as the Gentiles walke, in the vanity of their minds, hauing the vnderstanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in them,
as the same Apostle Witnesseth, Sicut & Gentes; As the Gentiles, which know not God. Non ambuletis sicut & Gentes etc. That you walk not as the Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their minds, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in them,
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Certainly such life and maners, which are very ordinary and common in the Court of Rome (yet I except whatsoeuer good men are there) doe inferre, that according to the Apostles intimation, the knowledge of God,
Certainly such life and manners, which Are very ordinary and Common in the Court of Rome (yet I except whatsoever good men Are there) do infer, that according to the Apostles intimation, the knowledge of God,
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Qui alios doces, teipsum non doces? Thou which teachest another, teachest thou not thy selfe? Thou that preachest a man should not steale, doest thou steale? Thou that sayst a man should not commit adultery, doest thou commit adultery? Thou that abhorrest idols, doest thou commit sacriledge? Thou that makest thy boast of the Law, through breaking the Law, dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you.
Qui Alioth doces, teipsum non doces? Thou which Teachest Another, Teachest thou not thy self? Thou that Preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? Thou that Sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that Abhorrest Idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? Thou that Makest thy boast of the Law, through breaking the Law, dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you.
Wee haue prooued both Iewes and Gentiles to be all vnder sinne, as it is written, They are all gone out of the way, they are all become vnprofitable, there is none that doth good no not one.
we have proved both Iewes and Gentiles to be all under sin, as it is written, They Are all gone out of the Way, they Are all become unprofitable, there is none that does good no not one.
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Now what is the night? Nothing else, but the absence of the Sunne. And what else, but sinne, driueth the Sunne of righteousnesse Christ Iesus from our soules.
Now what is the night? Nothing Else, but the absence of the Sun. And what Else, but sin, Driveth the Sun of righteousness christ Iesus from our Souls.
And therefore now they being iustified, and out of the night of sinne, yet the Apostle in this chapter saith to them, It is now high time for vs to awake from sleepe.
And Therefore now they being justified, and out of the night of sin, yet the Apostle in this chapter Says to them, It is now high time for us to awake from sleep.
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They were therefore yet asleepe, and so remained in a certaine kinde of night, though they had ouerpassed the two former nights, whereof I haue spoken.
They were Therefore yet asleep, and so remained in a certain kind of night, though they had overpassed the two former nights, whereof I have spoken.
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Concerning which, I may say with S. Paul, on mine owne behalfe, and yours (my brethren of Italy, whom God hath blessed with the cleare light of the trueth) Nox praecessit, The night is past.
Concerning which, I may say with S. Paul, on mine own behalf, and yours (my brothers of Italy, whom God hath blessed with the clear Light of the truth) Nox Praecessit, The night is past.
And for this I make such congratulation as may serue, not to insult vpon others, or proudly to glory in our selues, but to render due thankes to the Almighty,
And for this I make such congratulation as may serve, not to insult upon Others, or proudly to glory in our selves, but to render due thanks to the Almighty,
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and to stirre vp our affections to compassionate our brethren, who yet remaine in no small danger, lying in the deepe darksome night of many errors, though professing the Christian faith.
and to stir up our affections to compassionate our brothers, who yet remain in no small danger, lying in the deep darksome night of many errors, though professing the Christian faith.
Against this Nauy there are in the sea of this world openly set out many other ships of warre vnder the conduct of the Diuell, which are the troopes of diabolical sects,
Against this Navy there Are in the sea of this world openly Set out many other ships of war under the conduct of the devil, which Are the troops of diabolical Sects,
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The Religion of both is in the maine essentials and fundamentals the very same. Both haue the same Christ for their Lord and Master; both the same baptisme;
The Religion of both is in the main essentials and fundamentals the very same. Both have the same christ for their Lord and Master; both the same Baptism;
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But to the end wee may vnderstand the estate of both the Romane, and Reformed Churches, I meane to hold my selfe to my similitude of ships, and Nauigation.
But to the end we may understand the estate of both the Roman, and Reformed Churches, I mean to hold my self to my similitude of ships, and Navigation.
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Wee walke by faith, and not by sight. Wee see now through a glasse darkly, but then wee shall behold face to face. 2. Cor. 4.18. Wee looke not on the things, that are seene, but on the things, that are not seene.
we walk by faith, and not by sighed. we see now through a glass darkly, but then we shall behold face to face. 2. Cor. 4.18. we look not on the things, that Are seen, but on the things, that Are not seen.
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And the Nauigation, wherein the Church Militant is employed, tendeth to Spirituall things, which are not seene. And surely in Sea voyages amidst the maine, where no land marke can bee seene for the direction of the shippe, the onely certaine meanes of guidance for Nauigation consisteth in the vsing of a good Compasse, hauing a Needle well touched with the Loadstone,
And the Navigation, wherein the Church Militant is employed, tendeth to Spiritual things, which Are not seen. And surely in Sea voyages amid the main, where no land mark can be seen for the direction of the ship, the only certain means of guidance for Navigation Consisteth in the using of a good Compass, having a Needle well touched with the Loadstone,
The Romane shippe is a good Vessell, well built, not rotten, nor fallen in pieces; it is well furnished with Masts, with Yards, with Cordage, with Cables, with Anchors; it hath an excellent Sea-mappe:
The Roman ship is a good Vessel, well built, not rotten, nor fallen in Pieces; it is well furnished with Masts, with Yards, with Cordage, with Cables, with Anchors; it hath an excellent Sea-map:
And in these there is no difference betweene this Ship, and the reformed. But I finde one maine difference betweene them, whence also arise an innumerable other disparities,
And in these there is no difference between this Ship, and the reformed. But I find one main difference between them, whence also arise an innumerable other disparities,
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Suteable also hereto hath he out of his owne head framed certaine Cardinall windes, which serue onely for his Card. Nay (which is worse then this) hee hath intruded into the possession of gouerning the helmes of all the shippes, that roade in his company,
Suitable also hereto hath he out of his own head framed certain Cardinal winds, which serve only for his Card. Nay (which is Worse then this) he hath intruded into the possession of governing the helms of all the ships, that road in his company,
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and for many ages past, leauing the trauailers true Sea-card, the holy Scriptures, and the vnmooueable North-Pole, the aime at Heauen and heauenly things;
and for many ages past, leaving the travellers true Sea-card, the holy Scriptures, and the unmovable North pole, the aim At Heaven and heavenly things;
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and propounding to himselfe one onely Port, his owne greatnesse, and temporall pompe, hath in his deuised Compasse quartered out his owne counterfeit windes, which must blow for that hauen;
and propounding to himself one only Port, his own greatness, and temporal pomp, hath in his devised Compass quartered out his own counterfeit winds, which must blow for that Haven;
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they are dominion ouer all other Churches, mastery ouer the Keyes, infallibility of his iudgement, and authoritie in things Temporall, euen ouer Princes.
they Are dominion over all other Churches, mastery over the Keys, infallibility of his judgement, and Authority in things Temporal, even over Princes.
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And as for the poore passengers, and common souldiers, who are transported, and blindly clapt vp vnder the hatches in these wandring shippes, he hath, to amuse them, added in his false Card many bastard windes, painted out in guilded, and flourished lines;
And as for the poor passengers, and Common Soldiers, who Are transported, and blindly clapped up under the Hates in these wandering ships, he hath, to amuse them, added in his false Carded many bastard winds, painted out in Guilded, and flourished lines;
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For if hee were remooued, or could bee perswaded to leaue his owne monstrous Chimericall Compasse, and to betake himselfe to the vsuall and auncient guide, presently defacing all those false windes, verily the goodly fleete of the Catholique Church would easily bee set right,
For if he were removed, or could be persuaded to leave his own monstrous Chimerical Compass, and to betake himself to the usual and ancient guide, presently defacing all those false winds, verily the goodly fleet of the Catholic Church would Easily be Set right,
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But at length they haue better bethought themselues and casting out that strange intruding Pilot, they haue yeelded vp their shippe to bee gouerned by their owne true Steersemen, such as God himselfe hath ordayned.
But At length they have better bethought themselves and casting out that strange intruding Pilot, they have yielded up their ship to be governed by their own true Steersemen, such as God himself hath ordained.
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And so vsing the infallible Card of the holy Scriptures, and the true Compasse quartered out into the foure auncient Cardinall windes of the foure first generull Councels,
And so using the infallible Carded of the holy Scriptures, and the true Compass quartered out into the foure ancient Cardinal winds of the foure First generull Counsels,
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If I should here enlarge my selfe, and insist vpon the consideration of these forged misguiding blasts, to display all the particular errors, which make this cloudie night, I might encomber my selfe in a confused Chaos, out of which I could not get in many dayes, much lesse in the little portion of time allotted to this Exercise.
If I should Here enlarge my self, and insist upon the consideration of these forged misguiding blasts, to display all the particular errors, which make this cloudy night, I might encumber my self in a confused Chaos, out of which I could not get in many days, much less in the little portion of time allotted to this Exercise.
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It is very much behoouefull to the Pope for the mainteining himselfe in the forged greatnesse of his vniuersall Vicarship of Christ, to holde the people in the deepest darknesse of ignorance,
It is very much behooveful to the Pope for the maintaining himself in the forged greatness of his universal Vicarship of christ, to hold the people in the Deepest darkness of ignorance,
namely, that, for the sauing of mens soules, an implicite faith sufficeth: whereby a man beleeueth all to be trueth, whatsoeuer the holy Catholique Romane Church beleeueth, and mainteineth.
namely, that, for the Saving of men's Souls, an implicit faith Suffices: whereby a man Believeth all to be truth, whatsoever the holy Catholic Roman Church Believeth, and maintaineth.
and receiue whatsoeuer hee imposeth on them for his owne aduantage, and to make them admit for an article of faith, that hee is the onely vicar of Christ:
and receive whatsoever he Imposes on them for his own advantage, and to make them admit for an article of faith, that he is the only vicar of christ:
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as long as they make it a scruple of conscience to examine, or consider what trueth may bee in such determinations, which are made by him for his owne aduantage onely,
as long as they make it a scruple of conscience to examine, or Consider what truth may be in such determinations, which Are made by him for his own advantage only,
If I come not to particular articles, I yet beleeue nothing, but onely am in a disposition to beleeue that, which the Church of Rome shall prescribe mee, whether true, or false.
If I come not to particular Articles, I yet believe nothing, but only am in a disposition to believe that, which the Church of Rome shall prescribe me, whither true, or false.
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There are vnder the Papacy, there are among the people many men endued by God with sufficient iudgement and capacity to receiue good instruction in many mysteries of our faith,
There Are under the Papacy, there Are among the people many men endued by God with sufficient judgement and capacity to receive good instruction in many Mysteres of our faith,
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but also a great number of them, and they not of the dullards, when they vnder a confused notion apprehend such articles, frame to themselues false, and erroneous conceipts of them.
but also a great number of them, and they not of the dullards, when they under a confused notion apprehend such Articles, frame to themselves false, and erroneous conceits of them.
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and so are Arians? How many beleeue that in Christ the diuine and humane natures are confounded into one nature? Innumerable such monsters of all heresies may bee found vnder this Chimaera of inuolued faith.
and so Are Arians? How many believe that in christ the divine and humane nature's Are confounded into one nature? Innumerable such monsters of all heresies may be found under this Chimaera of involved faith.
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Besides this, the more to cherish these monstrous errors, the Popes barre Christian people from all means of learning the verities of the Christian faith, forbidding them the vse of the holy Scriptures in such language, as they may vnderstand.
Beside this, the more to cherish these monstrous errors, the Popes bar Christian people from all means of learning the verities of the Christian faith, forbidding them the use of the holy Scriptures in such language, as they may understand.
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and to make themselues be thought so many Gods. If the people might bee suffered to read the Scriptures in the mother tongue, they would finde, that all the twelue Apostles had the same charge, in all respects, equall with S. Peter, of planting, & gouerning the Church.
and to make themselves be Thought so many God's If the people might be suffered to read the Scriptures in the mother tongue, they would find, that all the twelue Apostles had the same charge, in all respects, equal with S. Peter, of planting, & governing the Church.
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Neither should they euer finde, that that consecrated bread is to bee adored for God, euen as wee adore not the water which represents the blood of Christ in baptisme,
Neither should they ever find, that that consecrated bred is to be adored for God, even as we adore not the water which represents the blood of christ in Baptism,
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Another generall error, wherewith the captiuated Churches in Italy, and many other elsewhere are seduced, is the perswading of the simple people, that they obtaine infallible remission of all their sinnes committed after baptisme, by vertue of certaine externall, sensible,
another general error, wherewith the captivated Churches in Italy, and many other elsewhere Are seduced, is the persuading of the simple people, that they obtain infallible remission of all their Sins committed After Baptism, by virtue of certain external, sensible,
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and materiall actions, which are called Sacraments, and Sacramentals. Indeed the common people being by nature prone, and hasty to superstition, and more willing,
and material actions, which Are called Sacraments, and Sacramentals. Indeed the Common people being by nature prove, and hasty to Superstition, and more willing,
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and ready to vndergoe externall easie performances, then inward duties difficult, and distastful to flesh and blood, put too much confidence in these outward superstitions, being in the meane time destitute of the true inward effect of desired remission of their sinnes,
and ready to undergo external easy performances, then inward duties difficult, and distasteful to Flesh and blood, put too much confidence in these outward superstitions, being in the mean time destitute of the true inward Effect of desired remission of their Sins,
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And the only true and reall remedy, whereby remission of sinnes, done after Baptisme, is obteined, is Repentance, which consisteth in true sorrowing for sinne, together with resolution to leaue sinne by the assistance of Gods grace.
And the only true and real remedy, whereby remission of Sins, done After Baptism, is obtained, is Repentance, which Consisteth in true sorrowing for sin, together with resolution to leave sin by the assistance of God's grace.
and that thereupon presently comes absolution, which ex opere operato by vertue of the deed done, that is, infalliblie, by a Sacramentall operation, releaseth the sinne quantum ad culpam, as much as concernes the guiltinesse of it:
and that thereupon presently comes absolution, which ex Opere operato by virtue of the deed done, that is, infallibly, by a Sacramental operation, releaseth the sin quantum ad Fault, as much as concerns the guiltiness of it:
This so mighty efficacy they attribute to Priestly absolution, by vertue whereof they will that a sinner presently becommeth ex attrito contritus, that is to say,
This so mighty efficacy they attribute to Priestly absolution, by virtue whereof they will that a sinner presently becomes ex attrito Contritus, that is to say,
though he doe not truly and soundly repent him of his sinnes, but conceiue a certaine sleight and light sorrow, out of feare onely of Gods punishments,
though he do not truly and soundly Repent him of his Sins, but conceive a certain sleight and Light sorrow, out of Fear only of God's punishments,
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But those good soules, that put not this superstitious cōfidence in any such power of Absolution (which in trueth cannot deriue from the Gospel any Sacramentall operation) and certainely perswade themselues, that they haue no other meanes of remedy,
But those good Souls, that put not this superstitious confidence in any such power of Absolution (which in truth cannot derive from the Gospel any Sacramental operation) and Certainly persuade themselves, that they have no other means of remedy,
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then true hearty repentante, they relie vpon that onely, and make request to God for it by humble and feruent prayers, vsing also other helpes, whereto the Scriptures direct vs, fastings, giuing of almes, and other workes of charitie:
then true hearty repentant, they rely upon that only, and make request to God for it by humble and fervent Prayers, using also other helps, whereto the Scriptures Direct us, Fastings, giving of alms, and other works of charity:
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and setteth the cart before the horse, first granting remission, and afterward imposing workes of repentance, which indeede should goe before repentance, and much more before remission.
and sets the cart before the horse, First granting remission, and afterwards imposing works of Repentance, which indeed should go before Repentance, and much more before remission.
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as holy water, beades, crosses, consecrated Images, Papall and Episcopall benedictions, Stations, Pardons, the new found hoode of the Carmelites, called the Habitell, the whipcoards of Saint Francis, the girdles of the Cordeliers, the visiting of such a Church in such dayes,
as holy water, beads, Crosses, consecrated Images, Papal and Episcopal benedictions, Stations, Pardons, the new found hood of the Carmelites, called the Habitell, the whipcoards of Saint Francis, the girdles of the Cordeliers, the visiting of such a Church in such days,
Wherupon men thinke not of purging their consciences, of consummating their faith, of inflaming their charity towards God, and toward their neighbor;
Whereupon men think not of purging their Consciences, of consummating their faith, of Inflaming their charity towards God, and towards their neighbour;
they busie not themselues about repenting of their sinnes, and performing those internall actions, wherein the essentiall part of our reconciliation with God, and eternall saluation doth consist.
they busy not themselves about repenting of their Sins, and performing those internal actions, wherein the essential part of our reconciliation with God, and Eternal salvation does consist.
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For experience sheweth the contrary, that the people, when they haue tired themselues with visiting so many altars, with hearing so many Masses, with chewing ouer so many halfe-scores of Aue Maries, in running ouer al the Rosary,
For experience shows the contrary, that the people, when they have tired themselves with visiting so many Altars, with hearing so many Masses, with chewing over so many halfe-scores of Aue Mary's, in running over all the Rosary,
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and Indulgences, and other the like superstitions? Here one extolls a certaine Image of the blessed Virgin to bee seene in his Church, which makes miracles Gods plenty:
and Indulgences, and other the like superstitions? Here one extols a certain Image of the blessed Virgae to be seen in his Church, which makes Miracles God's plenty:
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There another stands vpon the commendation of a certaine wodden wonder-working Crucifixe, making a moster of it with a troope of lighted Torches about it:
There Another Stands upon the commendation of a certain wooden wonder-working Crucifix, making a moster of it with a troop of lighted Torches about it:
True it is, that euery Bishop within his owne Bishopricke (no lesse then the Pope within the Bishopricke of Rome) hath power to excommunicate grieuous,
True it is, that every Bishop within his own Bishopric (no less then the Pope within the Bishopric of Rome) hath power to excommunicate grievous,
It must needes therefore be a great folly, to stand in feare of the Popes Excommunication whensoeuer hee threatens in this sort, Either beleeue whatsoeuer I say, or I will excommunicate you:
It must needs Therefore be a great folly, to stand in Fear of the Popes Excommunication whensoever he threatens in this sort, Either believe whatsoever I say, or I will excommunicate you:
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nor make any account of such Excommunication, which can neuer separate any man from God, vnlesse hee hath in his owne heart first separated himselfe from him.
nor make any account of such Excommunication, which can never separate any man from God, unless he hath in his own heart First separated himself from him.
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but it hath beene retorted backe vpon him by many holy men, who haue not spared to laugh at his false thunderclaps, bolted out by great abuse without necessity,
but it hath been retorted back upon him by many holy men, who have not spared to laugh At his false thunderclaps, bolted out by great abuse without necessity,
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Neither was it without mysterious signification, that at the very passion of Christ the veile of the Temple was rent from the toppe downe to the bottome.
Neither was it without mysterious signification, that At the very passion of christ the veil of the Temple was rend from the top down to the bottom.
For the sacred mysteries of God were not now to remaine any longer curtayned vp, inasmuch as at the appearing of the Sunne of righteousnes all those cloudes and darkenes vanished away;
For the sacred Mysteres of God were not now to remain any longer curtayned up, inasmuch as At the appearing of the Sun of righteousness all those Clouds and darkness vanished away;
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and of the Redeemer, the true and naturall Sonne of God, in whom are two Natures, the one diuine, the other humane, subsisting in the diuine Person of the Word.
and of the Redeemer, the true and natural Son of God, in whom Are two Nature's, the one divine, the other humane, subsisting in the divine Person of the Word.
He is the true Sacrifice, which was hidden, and veyled in the sacrifices of the old Law, the most precious sacrifice offered vp vpon the altar of the Crosse for our sinnes;
He is the true Sacrifice, which was hidden, and veiled in the Sacrifices of the old Law, the most precious sacrifice offered up upon the altar of the Cross for our Sins;
whereto no other sacrifice is now to succeed, besides the reasonable seruice of our soules, and bodies, and perpetuall thankesgiuing, and adoration of his most holy name.
whereto no other sacrifice is now to succeed, beside the reasonable service of our Souls, and bodies, and perpetual thanksgiving, and adoration of his most holy name.
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and preserued from sinne, and therefore, Hic dies appropinquauit, The day hath approached. The third day is the day of watchfulnesse, diligence, and care.
and preserved from sin, and Therefore, Hic dies appropinquauit, The day hath approached. The third day is the day of watchfulness, diligence, and care.
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and apply their works to vs when wee are dead and gone; that others should fast for vs, purchase S. Gregories Masses, and seeke out priuiledged altars,
and apply their works to us when we Are dead and gone; that Others should fast for us, purchase S. Gregories Masses, and seek out privileged Altars,
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Here are great multitudes of learned men, and aboue all, the most learned the Anoynted of the Lord, a King, who is the wonder of the Kings of the earth, a matchlesse paterne to all the Kings and Princes of Christendome, of great zeale in purging, aduancing, and mainteining Christs holy Religion.
Here Are great Multitudes of learned men, and above all, the most learned the Anointed of the Lord, a King, who is the wonder of the Kings of the earth, a matchless pattern to all the Kings and Princes of Christendom, of great zeal in purging, advancing, and maintaining Christ holy Religion.
Here the Priests are euery way sufficient, and very skilfull in the cure of soules. Heere the people are very zealous, and feruently addicted to holy and spirituall dueties.
Here the Priests Are every Way sufficient, and very skilful in the cure of Souls. Here the people Are very zealous, and fervently addicted to holy and spiritual duties.
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and the remission of sinnes, S. Paul vnderstandeth yet another day, and another saluation, which he declareth to bee come neerer at the time of his writing this Epistle to them,
and the remission of Sins, S. Paul understandeth yet Another day, and Another salvation, which he Declareth to be come nearer At the time of his writing this Epistle to them,
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wherewith S. Paul awaketh the faithfull, to make them watchfull, and ready for that generall Iudgement, which in the very Apostles times was by many deemed to be very nigh at hand.
wherewith S. Paul awakes the faithful, to make them watchful, and ready for that general Judgement, which in the very Apostles times was by many deemed to be very High At hand.
And let vs take heede, that befalles vs not, which the fiue foolish virgins found, who were for euer shut out of doores from the wedding, with that terrible answere, Nescio vos, I know you not.
And let us take heed, that befalls us not, which the fiue foolish Virgins found, who were for ever shut out of doors from the wedding, with that terrible answer, Nescio vos, I know you not.
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The first worke of darknesse, or rather that darknesse, which God in the first Creation of the world did diuide from the light, is by S. Augustine expounded to be the euill Angels;
The First work of darkness, or rather that darkness, which God in the First Creation of the world did divide from the Light, is by S. Augustine expounded to be the evil Angels;
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He that trauaileth in the night easily falleth into the hands of theeues, and cut-throats, and is most commonly robbed of that hee hath, and sometime of his life also.
He that Travaileth in the night Easily falls into the hands of thieves, and cutthroats, and is most commonly robbed of that he hath, and sometime of his life also.
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The Diuels are these night-theeues, and somtime also day-roauers, Meridiani, euen in the noone day. Their snares are temptations, and sinne their prison.
The Devils Are these night-thieves, and sometime also day-roauers, Meridiani, even in the noon day. Their snares Are temptations, and sin their prison.
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If therfore we would not fall into their hands, and become slaues to the kingdome of darknesse, let vs cast away the workes of darknesse, let vs walke in the day in our Sauiour Christs companie,
If Therefore we would not fallen into their hands, and become slaves to the Kingdom of darkness, let us cast away the works of darkness, let us walk in the day in our Saviour Christ company,
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A sagitta volante in die, à negotio perambulante in tenebris, ab incursu & daemonio meridiano. Cadent à latere tuo mille, & decem milliad dextris tuis, ad te autem non appropinquabit.
A sagitta volante in die, à negotio perambulante in tenebris, ab incursu & daemonio Meridiano. Cadent à later tuo mille, & Decem milliad dextris tuis, ad te autem non appropinquabit.
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That miserable worldling was in a dreame, when he sayd, I will pull downe my barnes, and build vp greater. I will say vnto my soule, Soule thou hast much goods layed vp for many yeeres.
That miserable worldling was in a dream, when he said, I will pull down my Barns, and built up greater. I will say unto my soul, Soul thou hast much goods laid up for many Years.
It must bee accounted among the workes of darknesse, if we be possessed with a nightly, drowsie silence in Gods businesse, during this cleare day of trueth.
It must be accounted among the works of darkness, if we be possessed with a nightly, drowsy silence in God's business, during this clear day of truth.
And the same accordeth with St. Pauls exhorting euery Christian to Put on Iesus Christ, and take no thought for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts of it.
And the same accords with Saint Paul's exhorting every Christian to Put on Iesus christ, and take no Thought for the Flesh, to fulfil the Lustiest of it.
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The treading of the Moone vnder ourfeete, is the contemning of the fleshly vanity of things temporall and transitory, which is the proper duty of a Christian.
The treading of the Moon under ourfeete, is the contemning of the fleshly vanity of things temporal and transitory, which is the proper duty of a Christian.
and follow Christ whithersoeuer he leadeth: and this is to put on the Lord Iesus. Adam was sometime cloathed with the goodly white Roabe of innocencie, and originall iustice.
and follow christ whithersoever he leads: and this is to put on the Lord Iesus. Adam was sometime clothed with the goodly white Robe of innocence, and original Justice.
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But (alas) being misseled by the counsaile giuen him by the Serpent the Prince of darkenesse, he fell into the hands of theeues, which stripped him of his rayment,
But (alas) being misseled by the counsel given him by the Serpent the Prince of darkness, he fell into the hands of thieves, which stripped him of his raiment,
This is that wedding Garment, without which whosoeuer presenteth himselfe to the Table of the Lord, shall bee thrust out of doores in tenebras exteriores, into vtter darkenesse. The Prophet Isay forespoke this faire Roabe, this nuptiall Garment, which was then at making for vs. I will greatly reioyce in the Lord, my soule shall bee ioyfull in my God.
This is that wedding Garment, without which whosoever presents himself to the Table of the Lord, shall be thrust out of doors in Darkness exteriores, into utter darkness. The Prophet Saiah forespoke this fair Robe, this nuptial Garment, which was then At making for us I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God.
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It is another manner of lustre, and beauty, which this armour of light, worne by a Christian, doth dart forth on euery side vpon the eyes of God himselfe,
It is Another manner of lustre, and beauty, which this armour of Light, worn by a Christian, does dart forth on every side upon the eyes of God himself,
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And so Christ is our Armour, our strength, our defence, our courage, our conquerer, and in the end our both rewarder, and reward. Behold the armour of light.
And so christ is our Armour, our strength, our defence, our courage, our conqueror, and in the end our both rewarder, and reward. Behold the armour of Light.
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For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkenesse of this world, against spirituall wickednesses in high places.
For we wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses in high places.
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for the setting free so many poore deceiued soules from a many of errours, and that I may also put this sword into their owne hands, with which they of themselues may worke their owne freedome from that yoake of Tyranny, which lieth so heauy vpon them.
for the setting free so many poor deceived Souls from a many of errors, and that I may also put this sword into their own hands, with which they of themselves may work their own freedom from that yoke of Tyranny, which lies so heavy upon them.
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and being deuout in prayers, frequent in hearing, and reading the word of God, and in performance of other spirituall exercises, especially in receiuing the holy Communion,
and being devout in Prayers, frequent in hearing, and reading the word of God, and in performance of other spiritual exercises, especially in receiving the holy Communion,
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Put yee on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloued, the bowels of mercy kindnesse, humblenesse of minde, meeknesse, long suffering, forbearing one another,
Put ye on Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and Beloved, the bowels of mercy kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering, forbearing one Another,
Whereupon our Sauiour Christ vseth this reprehensiō, that the children of this world, that is, the children of darknesse are wiser then the children of light:
Whereupon our Saviour christ uses this reprehension, that the children of this world, that is, the children of darkness Are Wiser then the children of Light:
So our heauenly Father, who as an Eagle stirreth vp her nest, fluttereth oner her yong, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings, doth prooue vs,
So our heavenly Father, who as an Eagl stirs up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, Takes them, bears them on her wings, does prove us,
whether we delight to looke vp on him being our light, and, if he finde, that we seeke those things which are about, and make our conuersatiō to shine with the cleare white of innocency, of due obedience to him,
whither we delight to look up on him being our Light, and, if he find, that we seek those things which Are about, and make our Conversation to shine with the clear white of innocency, of due Obedience to him,
But if he finde vs Lucifugas to shrinke backe from the light, and to turne away from beholding our Sunne of righteousnesse, composing our selues to behold only those things that are vpon the earth, then hee casteth vs off,
But if he find us Lucifugas to shrink back from the Light, and to turn away from beholding our Sun of righteousness, composing our selves to behold only those things that Are upon the earth, then he Cast us off,
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for so many Owles and Battes, that loue the darke, and cannot abide the light. That light, from whence wee are to expect these good effects must be Christ only.
for so many Owls and Battes, that love the dark, and cannot abide the Light. That Light, from whence we Are to expect these good effects must be christ only.
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When we are clad with this light, euen with Christ, we shall be a most acceptable sight to the eyes of our heauenly King, and haue cause to presume of victory ouer the Prince of darknesse.
When we Are clad with this Light, even with christ, we shall be a most acceptable sighed to the eyes of our heavenly King, and have cause to presume of victory over the Prince of darkness.
So Hester being arrayed in royall robes did winne the heart of Assuerus. So Iudith, being clad with garments of gladnesse, obtained that notable victory vpon Holophernes.
So Esther being arrayed in royal robes did win the heart of Assuerus. So Iudith, being clad with garments of gladness, obtained that notable victory upon Holofernes.
He that is to minister in the Sanctuary, must not haue wooll about him, being a superfluity pertayning to a beast (that is, hee must not carry affectus animales, carnall,
He that is to minister in the Sanctuary, must not have wool about him, being a superfluity pertaining to a beast (that is, he must not carry affectus animales, carnal,
but that it is our duety to put on the light, and to shine in all purity of life? This white habite putteth vs in mind, that chiefly of vs that is spoken by our Sauiour;
but that it is our duty to put on the Light, and to shine in all purity of life? This white habit putteth us in mind, that chiefly of us that is spoken by our Saviour;
If therefore the light, that is in thee, be darknes, how great is that darkenes? The Papall Churches (alas) know too wel by wofull experience, that from darke and euil eyes commeth that palpable darknes, wherin they are held.
If Therefore the Light, that is in thee, be darkness, how great is that darkness? The Papal Churches (alas) know too well by woeful experience, that from dark and evil eyes comes that palpable darkness, wherein they Are held.
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