'E 'Anothen sophia, or, The properties of heavenly wisdom in a sermon preached at the last assizes, held at Shrewsbury, in the county of Salop / by Dr. Matthew Fowler ...
But the Wisdom that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easie to be intreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits, without Partiality and without Hypocrisie.
But the Wisdom that is from above, is First pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits, without Partiality and without Hypocrisy.
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and enable us to distinguish it from that Earthly, Sensual, and Devilish Wisdom, which is too much taught and practis'd amongst men, propounds this Question, at vers. 13. Who is a wise man,
and enable us to distinguish it from that Earthly, Sensual, and Devilish Wisdom, which is too much taught and practised among men, propounds this Question, At vers. 13. Who is a wise man,
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Now, it concerns you to make good the Opinion the World hath of you, and you of your selves, by being fruitful in Works of Piety, Justice and Charity, with all Meekness and Humility which are the proper and genuine Effects of true Christian Wisdom.
Now, it concerns you to make good the Opinion the World hath of you, and you of your selves, by being fruitful in Works of Piety, justice and Charity, with all Meekness and Humility which Are the proper and genuine Effects of true Christian Wisdom.
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But, saith he, if you have NONLATINALPHABET, bitter Envyings and Strife, if it suffer any of those evil Spirits of Envy, Hatred, Malice, Uncharitableness, Wrath, Strife, Sedition, &c. to take possession of you, glory not in the opinion of your Wisdom,
But, Says he, if you have, bitter Envyings and Strife, if it suffer any of those evil Spirits of Envy, Hatred, Malice, Uncharitableness, Wrath, Strife, Sedition, etc. to take possession of you, glory not in the opinion of your Wisdom,
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Which, that he might the better convince them of, he here proceeds to give them a lively Character of that true spiritual Wisdom, which cometh down from the Father of Lights: NONLATINALPHABET, &c. But the Wisdom, &c. In which words, we have observable, 1. the Dignity of Wisdoms Original;
Which, that he might the better convince them of, he Here proceeds to give them a lively Character of that true spiritual Wisdom, which comes down from the Father of Lights:, etc. But the Wisdom, etc. In which words, we have observable, 1. the Dignity of Wisdoms Original;
she is NONLATINALPHABET, from above. 2. The Properties by which she may be known and distinguished from that NONLATINALPHABET, Wisdom falsly so called;
she is, from above. 2. The Properties by which she may be known and distinguished from that, Wisdom falsely so called;
They look upon her through the false Spectacles of the World, the Flesh and the Devil, which represent her to them as a Creature in whom is no Form or Comeliness,
They look upon her through the false Spectacles of the World, the Flesh and the devil, which represent her to them as a Creature in whom is no From or Comeliness,
The Apostle in the first Chap. of this Epistle, vers, 17. assures us, that NONLATINALPHABET, That every good Gift, and every perfect Gift, whether a temporal or a spiritual, a Gift of Nature or of Grace, is from above; and though all Gifts are not of the same size,
The Apostle in the First Chap. of this Epistle, vers, 17. assures us, that, That every good Gift, and every perfect Gift, whither a temporal or a spiritual, a Gift of Nature or of Grace, is from above; and though all Gifts Are not of the same size,
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'Tis one of the Attributes wherewith God is dignified in Sacred Scripture, that he is the Only Wise God. Rom. 16.27. both because he is perfectly and infinitely wise in himself;
It's one of the Attributes wherewith God is dignified in Sacred Scripture, that he is the Only Wise God. Rom. 16.27. both Because he is perfectly and infinitely wise in himself;
and in whom is no Darkness at all, cannot be the Author, whereby men are wise to do Evil, to contrive Mischief, to defraud and over-reach a harmless Neighbour, to entangle and involve a Church or Kingdom in a Labyrinth of Troubles and Miseries.
and in whom is no Darkness At all, cannot be the Author, whereby men Are wise to do Evil, to contrive Mischief, to defraud and overreach a harmless Neighbour, to entangle and involve a Church or Kingdom in a Labyrinth of Troubles and Misery's.
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Now, this sinful Wisdom is either Earthly and Worldly, consisting in politick Fetches to get the good things of this Life, Riches and Honours into our Possession,
Now, this sinful Wisdom is either Earthly and Worldly, consisting in politic Fetches to get the good things of this Life, Riches and Honours into our Possession,
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and that per fas & nefas, it matters not whether, rem, rem, quocunque modo rem: The Professors of this Wisdom, St. Paul calls, NONLATINALPHABET, Philip. 3.19.
and that per fas & nefas, it matters not whither, remembering, remembering, quocunque modo remembering: The Professors of this Wisdom, Saint Paul calls,, Philip. 3.19.
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Or thirdly, It is NONLATINALPHABET, a Devilish Wisdom, whereof, the World at this Day is very full, which consists not only in the knowledge and practice of those unlawful Arts of Witchcraft, Sorcery, Necromancy, &c. which the Devil most commonly teacheth his Votaries;
Or Thirdly, It is, a Devilish Wisdom, whereof, the World At this Day is very full, which consists not only in the knowledge and practice of those unlawful Arts of Witchcraft, Sorcery, Necromancy, etc. which the devil most commonly Teaches his Votaries;
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but also, in the imagining, contriving, and putting in Execution, mischievous Plots and Designs against the Peace and Safety of Kings and Kingdoms, Churches, and Civil Societies;
but also, in the imagining, contriving, and putting in Execution, mischievous Plots and Designs against the Peace and Safety of Kings and Kingdoms, Churches, and Civil Societies;
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And St. Paul was well studied in the Wisdom of the Graecians, as appears by his frequent Quotations of their Poets in his Writings. 2. Moral Wifdom, consisting in a sober, discreet,
And Saint Paul was well studied in the Wisdom of the Greeks, as appears by his frequent Quotations of their Poets in his Writings. 2. Moral Wifdom, consisting in a Sobrium, discreet,
and unblameable Carriage and Behaviour of ourselves towards those with whom we have to do. The Apostle Paul seems to point at this, in Eph. 5.15. See that ye walk circumspectly, not as Fools, but as Wise; and more plainly, Coloss. 4.5.
and unblameable Carriage and Behaviour of ourselves towards those with whom we have to do. The Apostle Paul seems to point At this, in Ephesians 5.15. See that you walk circumspectly, not as Fools, but as Wise; and more plainly, Coloss. 4.5.
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Walk in Wisdom towards them that are without (the unconverted Gentiles) redeeming the Time. 3. Civil Wisdom, consisting in a wise Management of our Civil Affairs both publick and private, in using lawful means of avoiding such Dangers as threaten to assault us,
Walk in Wisdom towards them that Are without (the unconverted Gentiles) redeeming the Time. 3. Civil Wisdom, consisting in a wise Management of our Civil Affairs both public and private, in using lawful means of avoiding such Dangers as threaten to assault us,
who made thee to differ? or what hast thou that thou hast not received? 1 Cor. 4.7.) Yet it is much more true of this Spiritual Wisdom, whereof St. James here treateth: And this also is two-fold:
who made thee to differ? or what hast thou that thou hast not received? 1 Cor. 4.7.) Yet it is much more true of this Spiritual Wisdom, whereof Saint James Here Treateth: And this also is twofold:
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Secondly, Practical, whereby a man is inabled to propound a right End to himself in all his Actings, making God the Centre of all his Desires and Delights;
Secondly, Practical, whereby a man is enabled to propound a right End to himself in all his Actings, making God the Centre of all his Desires and Delights;
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A good understanding have all they that do his Commandments. And Job 28.28. Behold the fear of the Lord, that is Wisdom, and to depart from evil is Ʋnderstanding.
A good understanding have all they that do his commandments. And Job 28.28. Behold the Fear of the Lord, that is Wisdom, and to depart from evil is Ʋnderstanding.
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First, because it is no where taught but in the Holy Scriptures, which are of Divine Inspiration, 2 Tim. 3.16. The Schools of Heathen Philosophers have taught us many excellent Documents of Civil and Moral Wisdom;
First, Because it is no where taught but in the Holy Scriptures, which Are of Divine Inspiration, 2 Tim. 3.16. The Schools of Heathen Philosophers have taught us many excellent Documents of Civil and Moral Wisdom;
and to walk in the paths of Faith and Obedience, Repentance, Mortification, Self-denial, and taking up the Cross, which only lead us to the happy enjoyment of that End, these are Lessons only taught in the Schools of the Prophets and Apostles;
and to walk in the paths of Faith and obedience, Repentance, Mortification, Self-denial, and taking up the Cross, which only led us to the happy enjoyment of that End, these Are Lessons only taught in the Schools of the prophets and Apostles;
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Secondly, It is from above, because it is the singular Gift of God's Sanctifying Spirit, and therefore it's called Spiritual Wisdom and Ʋnderstanding, Col. 1.9.
Secondly, It is from above, Because it is the singular Gift of God's Sanctifying Spirit, and Therefore it's called Spiritual Wisdom and Ʋnderstanding, Col. 1.9.
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since she is more precious than Rubies, and all the things we can desire are not to be compared to her, Prov. 3.14. since this is the Wisdom that causes a mans face to shine, and makes him more excellent than his Neighbour;
since she is more precious than Rubies, and all the things we can desire Are not to be compared to her, Curae 3.14. since this is the Wisdom that Causes a men face to shine, and makes him more excellent than his Neighbour;
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And let him accompany his Prayers with a diligent study and search of holy Scriptures, by means whereof David professeth himself to have been wiser than his Enemies, his Teachers or the Ancients, Psal. 119.98, 99, 100. And lastly,
And let him accompany his Prayers with a diligent study and search of holy Scriptures, by means whereof David Professes himself to have been Wiser than his Enemies, his Teachers or the Ancients, Psalm 119.98, 99, 100. And lastly,
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If any man want this Wisdom, let him (as St. Paul adviseth him) become a Fool, that he may be wise, 1 Cor. 3.18. Lay aside all lofty and high-flown Conceits of himself, all proud reasonings, and perverse disputings of Flesh and Blood;
If any man want this Wisdom, let him (as Saint Paul adviseth him) become a Fool, that he may be wise, 1 Cor. 3.18. Lay aside all lofty and high-flown Conceits of himself, all proud reasonings, and perverse disputings of Flesh and Blood;
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let him cast away every Imagination, and every high thing that exalts it self within him against the Truth, being ready to believe whatsoever Christ propounds,
let him cast away every Imagination, and every high thing that exalts it self within him against the Truth, being ready to believe whatsoever christ propounds,
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but acknowledge with all thankfulness, your gracious Benefactor, and let him that glories, glory in the Lord, who teacheth us the way of his Statutes, and makes us to understand Wisdom secretly, Psal. 51.6.
but acknowledge with all thankfulness, your gracious Benefactor, and let him that Glories, glory in the Lord, who Teaches us the Way of his Statutes, and makes us to understand Wisdom secretly, Psalm 51.6.
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so this Wisdom coming to us from God, will at last bring us up to the enjoyment of him, by working in us those Graces of Purity, Peaceableness, Gentleness, Mercy,
so this Wisdom coming to us from God, will At last bring us up to the enjoyment of him, by working in us those Graces of Purity, Peaceableness, Gentleness, Mercy,
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And this leads me, in the second place, to speak of the Characteristical Properties of this Heavenly Wisdom, by which it may be distinguish'd from that which is Earthly, Sensual, and Devilish.
And this leads me, in the second place, to speak of the Characteristical Properties of this Heavenly Wisdom, by which it may be distinguished from that which is Earthly, Sensual, and Devilish.
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for, as is the Cause, such is the Effect it produceth, Now God, (the Fountain of all true Wisdom in the Creature) he is Light, and in him is no darkness at all, 1 Joh. 1.5. and therefore it is impossible that any darkness of Sin or Error should proceed from him.
for, as is the Cause, such is the Effect it Produceth, Now God, (the Fountain of all true Wisdom in the Creature) he is Light, and in him is no darkness At all, 1 John 1.5. and Therefore it is impossible that any darkness of since or Error should proceed from him.
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The Adverb NONLATINALPHABET, first pure, doth not obscurely intimate to us, That Purity and Holiness is the richest Jewel in Wisdoms Cabinet, the chiefest and most excellent Lesson that she can teach us,
The Adverb, First pure, does not obscurely intimate to us, That Purity and Holiness is the Richest Jewel in Wisdoms Cabinet, the chiefest and most excellent lesson that she can teach us,
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And indeed, Christianity (the true VVisdom from above) is, of all other, the most chaste Religion, far beyond that of the Jew or Mahumetan, requiring every man to possess his Vessel in Sanctification and Honour, not in the Lusts of Concupiscence,
And indeed, Christianity (the true VVisdom from above) is, of all other, the most chaste Religion, Far beyond that of the Jew or Mahometan, requiring every man to possess his Vessel in Sanctification and Honour, not in the Lustiest of Concupiscence,
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And those Sects of pretended Christians (the Gnosticks and Nicolaitans of old, and the Familists, and others of late) that have taught and practised unlawful Mixtures and shameful Lusts, they are of their Father the Unclean Spirit,
And those Sects of pretended Christians (the Gnostics and Nicolaitans of old, and the Familists, and Others of late) that have taught and practised unlawful Mixtures and shameful Lustiest, they Are of their Father the Unclean Spirit,
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and their Wisdom is Sensual and Diabolical. Indeed, Wantonness is frequently branded in the Scriptures with the name of Lewdness and Folly; particularly, Judges 20.6.
and their Wisdom is Sensual and Diabolical. Indeed, Wantonness is frequently branded in the Scriptures with the name of lewdness and Folly; particularly, Judges 20.6.
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Such Folly as had like to have cost the Extirpation of the Tribe of Benjamin, and met with a sudden Stab from the hand of Phineas, upon the Persons of Zimri and Cosbi. But, I shall not confine the VVord to Chastity alone,
Such Folly as had like to have cost the Extirpation of the Tribe of Benjamin, and met with a sudden Stab from the hand of Phinehas, upon the Persons of Zimri and Cozbi. But, I shall not confine the Word to Chastity alone,
First, She holds fast the form of Sound Words, (as the Apostle chargeth Timothy ) and earnestly contendeth for the Faith which was once delivered to the Saints.
First, She holds fast the from of Found Words, (as the Apostle charges Timothy) and earnestly contendeth for the Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints.
Jude v. 3. She hates all chopping and changing in Religion and Worship, and accounts it the greatest Folly imaginable, to run after every new-fangled Guide, (like Children after Butter-flyes) and to be like a Ship without Lading or Ballast, whiffled about with every Wind of Doctrine.
U^de v. 3. She hates all chopping and changing in Religion and Worship, and accounts it the greatest Folly imaginable, to run After every newfangled Guide, (like Children After Butterflies) and to be like a Ship without Lading or Ballast, whiffled about with every Wind of Doctrine.
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to make those who are sound in Judgment, to be impure and vicious in Conversation; and those whose Conversation is unblameable, to be unsound in Judgment:
to make those who Are found in Judgement, to be impure and vicious in Conversation; and those whose Conversation is unblameable, to be unsound in Judgement:
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and therefore she studies to hold fast the Mystery of Faith in a pure Conscience, 1 Tim. 3.9. We may with Truth and Confidence affirm, that we enjoy the purest and best Religion in the Christian World. But alas!
and Therefore she studies to hold fast the Mystery of Faith in a pure Conscience, 1 Tim. 3.9. We may with Truth and Confidence affirm, that we enjoy the Purest and best Religion in the Christian World. But alas!
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How great and general is the Decay of Christian Piety amongst us, and how few, very few, make it their Business to adorn their Religion with an holy Life.
How great and general is the Decay of Christian Piety among us, and how few, very few, make it their Business to adorn their Religion with an holy Life.
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This Wisdom also purifies the Life, and causeth us to obey from the Heart, the form of Doctrine whereunto we are delivered. Rom. 6.17. To dedicate our selves intirely to the Service of God, and to walk before him in Holiness and Righteousness all the days of our Life.
This Wisdom also Purifies the Life, and Causes us to obey from the Heart, the from of Doctrine whereunto we Are Delivered. Rom. 6.17. To dedicate our selves entirely to the Service of God, and to walk before him in Holiness and Righteousness all the days of our Life.
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but from all Occasions that may lead us to it, as knowing well, how expedient it is for him that would not fall into a Pit, not to come near the Brink of it.
but from all Occasions that may led us to it, as knowing well, how expedient it is for him that would not fallen into a Pit, not to come near the Brink of it.
It is not turn'd about with the Gales of Covetousness, Ambition, Popularity, or Vain-glory. She scorns to turn her Sails to receive such Winds as these:
It is not turned about with the Gales of Covetousness, Ambition, Popularity, or Vainglory. She scorns to turn her Sails to receive such Winds as these:
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and although in times of Danger she takes in Civil Wisdom for her Assistant, and teacheth us thereby our Saviour's Lesson, To beware of Men, and be wise as Serpents; not suffering us rashly to cast our selves into Danger,
and although in times of Danger she Takes in Civil Wisdom for her Assistant, and Teaches us thereby our Saviour's lesson, To beware of Men, and be wise as Serpents; not suffering us rashly to cast our selves into Danger,
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When the Christians in the Primitive Times had learned that Trick of giving Money for Certificates from the Heathen Priests, that they had sacrificed to their Idols,
When the Christians in the Primitive Times had learned that Trick of giving Money for Certificates from the Heathen Priests, that they had sacrificed to their Idols,
or the advancing or securing the True Religion, or any other good End, can minister the least Umbrage of an Excuse to them that shall presume to do Evil in order to those good Ends:
or the advancing or securing the True Religion, or any other good End, can minister the least Umbrage of an Excuse to them that shall presume to do Evil in order to those good Ends:
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neither may we seek to avoid the greatest Evil of Punishment, by committing the least Evil of Sin. The Martyrs would not cast a Grain of Incense into the Fire,
neither may we seek to avoid the greatest Evil of Punishment, by committing the least Evil of Sin. The Martyrs would not cast a Grain of Incense into the Fire,
and Athanasius resolved rather, Mutare Sedem quam Syllabam, to part with his Bishoprick, (the second, at that Time, in the Christian World) than give way to the changing a Syllable of the Nicene Creed, composed against the Arrians. In a Word, no Intention of any good End, can warrant the choice of any sinful means to accomplish it.
and Athanasius resolved rather, Mutare Sedem quam Syllabam, to part with his Bishopric, (the second, At that Time, in the Christian World) than give Way to the changing a Syllable of the Nicene Creed, composed against the Arians. In a Word, no Intention of any good End, can warrant the choice of any sinful means to accomplish it.
for, if they will do Evil that Good may come thereof, the Apostle assures me, their Damnation is just. Rom. 3.8. You have seen wherein the Purity of this Heavenly Wisdom doth consist. And oh!
for, if they will do Evil that Good may come thereof, the Apostle assures me, their Damnation is just. Rom. 3.8. You have seen wherein the Purity of this Heavenly Wisdom does consist. And o!
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Indeed, the prophane Sons of Belial, and those that sit in the Seat of the Scornful, may account this pure and undefiled Religion to be no better than Folly and nice Scrupulosity:
Indeed, the profane Sons of Belial, and those that fit in the Seat of the Scornful, may account this pure and undefiled Religion to be no better than Folly and Nicaenae Scrupulosity:
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as his Name signifies, and he be forced to cry out with Cicero, when he was forsaken by Augustus, and exposed to the Fury of Mark Anthony, his implacable Enemy, O me Miserum! O me nunquam Sapientem!
as his Name signifies, and he be forced to cry out with Cicero, when he was forsaken by Augustus, and exposed to the Fury of Mark Anthony, his implacable Enemy, Oh me Miserum! O me Never Sapientem!
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and not only good Men speak well of her, but wicked Men also, are forced, from the Conviction of their own Consciences, sometimes to praise her in the Gates:
and not only good Men speak well of her, but wicked Men also, Are forced, from the Conviction of their own Consciences, sometime to praise her in the Gates:
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Yea, this is that heavenly Wisdom which not only brings us to the Sight and Fruition of God, Mat. 5.8. but also, it fits and prepares the Soul for Heaven, without which, Heaven would be no Paradise or place of Pleasure to us.
Yea, this is that heavenly Wisdom which not only brings us to the Sighed and Fruition of God, Mathew 5.8. but also, it fits and prepares the Soul for Heaven, without which, Heaven would be no Paradise or place of Pleasure to us.
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Jerusalem which is above, the place whence this Wisdom descends, signifies a Vision of Peace; and God the Father of Lights, from whom she is sent, is frequently stiled the God of Peace; and Christ, the Wisdom of the Father, is called the Prince of Peace, Isa. 9.6.
Jerusalem which is above, the place whence this Wisdom descends, signifies a Vision of Peace; and God the Father of Lights, from whom she is sent, is frequently styled the God of Peace; and christ, the Wisdom of the Father, is called the Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9.6.
and with an Antheme of Peace, sung by a Quire of Angels, Glory to God on high, and on Earth Peace. Luc. 2.14. and went out of the World with a Legacy of Peace. Joh. 14.27. Peace I leave with you, My Peace I give unto you.
and with an Anthem of Peace, sung by a Choir of Angels, Glory to God on high, and on Earth Peace. Luke 2.14. and went out of the World with a Legacy of Peace. John 14.27. Peace I leave with you, My Peace I give unto you.
And the Book wherein this Wisdom is taught, is stiled the Gospel of Peace, not only revealing to us the glad Tydings of our Peace and Reconciliation with God, purchased for us by the Death of his Son,
And the Book wherein this Wisdom is taught, is styled the Gospel of Peace, not only revealing to us the glad Tidings of our Peace and Reconciliation with God, purchased for us by the Death of his Son,
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but also strictly enjoyning us, if it be possible, as much as in us lies, to live peaceably with all men. Rom. 12.8. No marvel then, if Wisdoms Motto be one of Christs Beatitudes, Beati pacifici; or that of David, Psal. 120.6. I am for Peace, for Peace in the Church, that there be no Rent in Christs seamless Coat, no Schisms amongst those that have all one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
but also strictly enjoining us, if it be possible, as much as in us lies, to live peaceably with all men. Rom. 12.8. No marvel then, if Wisdoms Motto be one of Christ Beatitudes, Beati Pacifici; or that of David, Psalm 120.6. I am for Peace, for Peace in the Church, that there be no Rend in Christ seamless Coat, no Schisms among those that have all one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
Again, she is for Peace in Kingdoms, States, and Civil Societies, that all that are in Authority may prefer a safe and well-grounded Peace before a thousand Victories and Triumphs,
Again, she is for Peace in Kingdoms, States, and Civil Societies, that all that Are in authority may prefer a safe and well-grounded Peace before a thousand Victories and Triumphos,
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Some, as the Learned Bishop Andrews observes, interpret the Word NONLATINALPHABET Shonim, Seditious Persons, that with Sheba blow the Trumpet of Rebellion,
some, as the Learned Bishop Andrews observes, interpret the Word Shonim, Seditious Persons, that with Sheba blow the Trumpet of Rebellion,
and say, We have no part in David: Others render the Word, Detractors, meddle not with those that have Teeth in their Tongues to gnaw the Name and Honour of their Rulers, that take Pleasure in despising Dominion, and speaking Evil of Dignities.
and say, We have no part in David: Others render the Word, Detractors, meddle not with those that have Teeth in their Tongues to gnaw the Name and Honour of their Rulers, that take Pleasure in despising Dominion, and speaking Evil of Dignities.
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but to practice that golden Rule which our Saviour commends, as the Sum of the Law and the Prophets, Whatsoever you would that Men should do to you, do ye even so to them. Matt. 7.12.
but to practice that golden Rule which our Saviour commends, as the Sum of the Law and the prophets, Whatsoever you would that Men should do to you, do you even so to them. Matt. 7.12.
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Now then, since it is the inseparable Property of true Wisdom, to be Peaceable, How far are they from Wisdom that are turbulent and factious? That instead of studying to be quiet, (as the Apostle enjoyns us) study to be unquiet,
Now then, since it is the inseparable Property of true Wisdom, to be Peaceable, How Far Are they from Wisdom that Are turbulent and factious? That instead of studying to be quiet, (as the Apostle enjoins us) study to be unquiet,
But, as the Emperour Frederick sent this Message to the Pope, together with the Coat-armour of one of his Bishops, taken in actual Rebellion against him:
But, as the Emperor Frederick sent this Message to the Pope, together with the Coat-armour of one of his Bishops, taken in actual Rebellion against him:
Vide an haec sit tunica filii tui? Is this your Sons Coat? Is this a becoming Garb for him, who, by his Profession, ought to be a Messenger of Peace? So I may say to those that pretend to Piety and Purity,
Vide an haec sit tunica Sons tui? Is this your Sons Coat? Is this a becoming Garb for him, who, by his Profession, ought to be a Messenger of Peace? So I may say to those that pretend to Piety and Purity,
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and yet are restless and unpeaceable, Is this the Badg and Livery of a Christian? Doth our holy and immaculate Religion abett or countenance such factious,
and yet Are restless and unpeaceable, Is this the Badge and Livery of a Christian? Does our holy and immaculate Religion abet or countenance such factious,
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And, I would have all men who pretend to Piety, to search the Records of Sacred Scripture, to find (if they can) any Person registred for a Saint, that was of a turbulent and unpeaceable Spirit;
And, I would have all men who pretend to Piety, to search the Records of Sacred Scripture, to find (if they can) any Person registered for a Saint, that was of a turbulent and unpeaceable Spirit;
and if they shall pitch upon Elias his Spirit for their Warrant, let them remember the Check which Christ gave his Disciples for doing so, Ye know not what manner of Spirit ye are of.
and if they shall pitch upon Elias his Spirit for their Warrant, let them Remember the Check which christ gave his Disciples for doing so, You know not what manner of Spirit you Are of.
Therefore, unless we will be called Christians in Contumeliam Christi, as Salvian saith, to the Reproach and Dishonour of Christ our Master, let us study and practise this Wisdom which is pure and peaceable.
Therefore, unless we will be called Christians in Contumeliam Christ, as Salvian Says, to the Reproach and Dishonour of christ our Master, let us study and practise this Wisdom which is pure and peaceable.
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but the Word admits of a various Construction. 1. She is Courteous, so the Word is render'd, Act. 24.4. NONLATINALPHABET I beseech thee of thy Courtesie or Clemency, hear us a few Words.
but the Word admits of a various Construction. 1. She is Courteous, so the Word is rendered, Act. 24.4. I beseech thee of thy Courtesy or Clemency, hear us a few Words.
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2. She is equitable, so is the Word NONLATINALPHABET generally used among prophane Authors, Homer, Aristotle, Plutarch, &c. And indeed, Wisdom cannot but be a Friend to Equity,
2. She is equitable, so is the Word generally used among profane Authors, Homer, Aristotle, Plutarch, etc. And indeed, Wisdom cannot but be a Friend to Equity,
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as the Sum of the Law and the Prophets, or the whole Duty of Man, in reference to the Second Table, Whatsoever ye would that men, &c. a Rule so excellent, that the Emperour Alexander Severus (tho' an Heathen) is said to have reverenced Christ and Christianity for it,
as the Sum of the Law and the prophets, or the Whole Duty of Man, in Referente to the Second Table, Whatsoever you would that men, etc. a Rule so excellent, that the Emperor Alexander Severus (though an Heathen) is said to have reverenced christ and Christianity for it,
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and such an one as is not to be borne, lest we fall into the rash Error of the Israelites, that would punish the Reubenites for erecting an Idolatrous Altar,
and such an one as is not to be born, lest we fallen into the rash Error of the Israelites, that would Punish the Reubenites for erecting an Idolatrous Altar,
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nor to handle her Razor rashly or inadvisedly, lest whilst it aims at the Destruction of Vice or Error, the Life of Truth and Religion be endanger'd by it;
nor to handle her Razor rashly or inadvisedly, lest while it aims At the Destruction of Vice or Error, the Life of Truth and Religion be endangered by it;
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The Church of England hath on this account, more just cause of glorying, than many Reformed Churches in Christendom; viz. That her Reformation was every way regular, being begun and carried on by Publick Authority,
The Church of England hath on this account, more just cause of glorying, than many Reformed Churches in Christendom; viz. That her Reformation was every Way regular, being begun and carried on by Public authority,
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and had nothing of Tumult or Disorder in it, as all Reformations must necessarily have, more or less in them, that have not upon them the Stamp and Impression of Royal or Sovereign Authority.
and had nothing of Tumult or Disorder in it, as all Reformations must necessarily have, more or less in them, that have not upon them the Stamp and Impression of Royal or Sovereign authority.
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First, As it stands in Opposition to strict and rigorous Justice: It teacheth the Judge not to be just overmuch, as Solomon adviseth, Eccles. 7.16. but to suffer Mercy to step in, and moderate the Severity of some Penal Laws, especially where there is just cause of their Mitigation, in reference to the Parties offending;
First, As it Stands in Opposition to strict and rigorous justice: It Teaches the Judge not to be just overmuch, as Solomon adviseth, Eccles. 7.16. but to suffer Mercy to step in, and moderate the Severity of Some Penal Laws, especially where there is just cause of their Mitigation, in Referente to the Parties offending;
for, though that surprizing Passion may pass sometimes through the Heart of a Wise Man, yet it rests only in the Bosom of Fools. Eccles. 7.9. A Wise Man intends to use Anger only as his proper Physick, though sometimes he may mistake the Quantity or Frequency of his Dose;
for, though that surprising Passion may pass sometime through the Heart of a Wise Man, yet it rests only in the Bosom of Fools. Eccles. 7.9. A Wise Man intends to use Anger only as his proper Physic, though sometime he may mistake the Quantity or Frequency of his Dose;
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yet this Wisdom from above will effectually teach it to those that give up themselves to be ruled and guided by her, by setting before them not only the Commands of the Gospel to this purpose, (and what do we fool our selves, by professing a Religion which we will not obey?) but also the Copy of Christs Example, who was meek and lowly in Heart, and expresly told his Disciples, that he came not into the World to call down Fire from Heaven to destroy mens Lives, much less to fetch it up from Hell, but to save them. Luke 9.55. &c. The next Branch of Wisdoms Character is, she is NONLATINALPHABET;
yet this Wisdom from above will effectually teach it to those that give up themselves to be ruled and guided by her, by setting before them not only the Commands of the Gospel to this purpose, (and what doe we fool our selves, by professing a Religion which we will not obey?) but also the Copy of Christ Exampl, who was meek and lowly in Heart, and expressly told his Disciples, that he Come not into the World to call down Fire from Heaven to destroy men's Lives, much less to fetch it up from Hell, but to save them. Lycia 9.55. etc. The next Branch of Wisdoms Character is, she is;
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Indeed, she is an Enemy to willful Obstinacy, and cannot endure (after having used all rational and gentle means of Conviction in vain) to see her Laws and Lawmakers trampled upon with the Foot of scornful Pride and Contradiction:
Indeed, she is an Enemy to wilful Obstinacy, and cannot endure (After having used all rational and gentle means of Conviction in vain) to see her Laws and Lawmakers trampled upon with the Foot of scornful Pride and Contradiction:
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being herein, like the Tyrant Nabis of Lacedaemon, who, when he could not persuade his Citizens to part with their Money, sent them to his Wife Apega, which was a terrible Engine, framed on purpose, by him, to squeeze and force them to it.
being herein, like the Tyrant Nabis of Lacedaemon, who, when he could not persuade his Citizens to part with their Money, sent them to his Wife Apega, which was a terrible Engine, framed on purpose, by him, to squeeze and force them to it.
The Doctrine de Haeretico Comburendo was unknown to the Primitive Christians, who instead of compelling men to believe the Gospel, did not once draw the Sword so much as in defence of it, for three hundred Years:
The Doctrine de Heretic Comburendo was unknown to the Primitive Christians, who instead of compelling men to believe the Gospel, did not once draw the Sword so much as in defence of it, for three hundred years:
she stands in a direct Opposition to those whom the Apostle Peter calls NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Pet. 2.10. Self-willed and inflexible Persons, of whom the World is at this day very full;
she Stands in a Direct Opposition to those whom the Apostle Peter calls, 2 Pet. 2.10. Self-willed and inflexible Persons, of whom the World is At this day very full;
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She hath not her Ears in her Feet, to run away from the poor distressed Supplicant, (as it was said of Dionysius junior ) but she hath them in her Head, alwayes open to hear the Cryes of the Poor and Needy;
She hath not her Ears in her Feet, to run away from the poor distressed Supplicant, (as it was said of Dionysius junior) but she hath them in her Head, always open to hear the Cries of the Poor and Needy;
Especially, she is careful still to reserve one Ear to the Accused Party, and never to conclude any thing against him, till she hath heard him speak for himself.
Especially, she is careful still to reserve one Ear to the Accused Party, and never to conclude any thing against him, till she hath herd him speak for himself.
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They love to fix that Infallibility in their own Breasts, which they have justly denied to the Chair of St. Peter. Too many are of the old Valentinians Resolution, Quod volumus justum sanctumque esse debet;
They love to fix that Infallibility in their own Breasts, which they have justly denied to the Chair of Saint Peter. Too many Are of the old Valentinians Resolution, Quod volumus Justum sanctumque esse debet;
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and, when unwillingly they meet with it, they cry out, Hast thou found me, O mine Enemy? and wish it lay in their power to confute the plain-dealing Micaiah, as the Jews did St. Stephen, with Stony Arguments.
and, when unwillingly they meet with it, they cry out, Hast thou found me, Oh mine Enemy? and wish it lay in their power to confute the plain-dealing Micaiah, as the jews did Saint Stephen, with Stony Arguments.
And those very men that lately inveighed against Toleration, as the ready way to bring in Popery, shall afterward turn Advocates to plead for this Baal, or Babel (which you please) as the best means to keep it out:
And those very men that lately inveighed against Toleration, as the ready Way to bring in Popery, shall afterwards turn Advocates to plead for this Baal, or Babel (which you please) as the best means to keep it out:
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She sets before us that exact Copy to write after, Be ye merciful, as your Heavenly Father is merciful, Luke 6.36. and threatneth Judgment without Mercy to them that shew none, James 2.13. She knows, that the best Use we can put our Riches to, is to make them our Friends, Luke 16.9. and to traffick with them for a far better Merchandize than that of Silver and Gold:
She sets before us that exact Copy to write After, Be you merciful, as your Heavenly Father is merciful, Lycia 6.36. and threatens Judgement without Mercy to them that show none, James 2.13. She knows, that the best Use we can put our Riches to, is to make them our Friends, Lycia 16.9. and to traffic with them for a Far better Merchandise than that of Silver and Gold:
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And though the Apostle direct her to inlarge her Bounty to the Houshold of Faith, yet she is willing to take every one that hath the Christian Signature upon him, as one of that Houshold;
And though the Apostle Direct her to enlarge her Bounty to the Household of Faith, yet she is willing to take every one that hath the Christian Signature upon him, as one of that Household;
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So saith Wisdom, Is there no Lazar to feed and cloath, no Widdow to visit, no Wounds to bind up, no weak Brother to be restored, none that sit in the Darkness of Errour, to be converted and brought to the Light? These are the Quaeries, and this the Dialect of merciful Wisdom.
So Says Wisdom, Is there no Lazar to feed and cloth, no Widow to visit, no Wounds to bind up, no weak Brother to be restored, none that fit in the Darkness of Error, to be converted and brought to the Light? These Are the Queries, and this the Dialect of merciful Wisdom.
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but still is compassionate to those that offend out of Ignorance and Weakness, and so useth the Sword for their Correction, but not for their Destruction.
but still is compassionate to those that offend out of Ignorance and Weakness, and so uses the Sword for their Correction, but not for their Destruction.
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and working the Works of him that sent us, whilst it is called to day, and so making an end of our Salvation with Fear and Trembling. Phil. 2.12. She is still pressing upon our Consciences such Precepts as these, Bring forth Fruits meet for Repentance, Mat. 3.8. and be filled with the Fruits of Righteousness, to the Praise and Glory of God. Phil. 1.11.
and working the Works of him that sent us, while it is called to day, and so making an end of our Salvation with fear and Trembling. Philip 2.12. She is still pressing upon our Consciences such Precepts as these, Bring forth Fruits meet for Repentance, Mathew 3.8. and be filled with the Fruits of Righteousness, to the Praise and Glory of God. Philip 1.11.
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for in due Season we shall reap, if we faint not. She knows, that by Fruitfulness we adorn our Holy Profession, and bring Glory to God. John 15.8. Herein is my Father glorified, if you bring forth much Fruit:
for in due Season we shall reap, if we faint not. She knows, that by Fruitfulness we adorn our Holy Profession, and bring Glory to God. John 15.8. Herein is my Father glorified, if you bring forth much Fruit:
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And withall, that nothing is more beneficial to a Christian in the Conclusion; for, If we have our Fruit unto Holiness, our End shall be Everlasting Life. Rom. 6.22. Again, the Wisdom that is from above, is NONLATINALPHABET, which I find variously rendred.
And withal, that nothing is more beneficial to a Christian in the Conclusion; for, If we have our Fruit unto Holiness, our End shall be Everlasting Life. Rom. 6.22. Again, the Wisdom that is from above, is, which I find variously rendered.
She is without Wavering and Inconstancy, so the Learned Hammond. And so the Syriack and Arabick Versions, absque haesitatione. Indeed she is alwayes stedfast and immoveable in the Profession of the Truth,
She is without Wavering and Inconstancy, so the Learned Hammond. And so the Syriac and Arabic Versions, absque haesitatione. Indeed she is always steadfast and immoveable in the Profession of the Truth,
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and dares not pass any Sentence, much less a final one, upon his Person; But he hath the Rebuke of the Apostle frequently in his Thoughts, Rom. 14.10. Why do'st thou judge thy Brother? we shall all stand before the Judgment-seat of Christ.
and dares not pass any Sentence, much less a final one, upon his Person; But he hath the Rebuke of the Apostle frequently in his Thoughts, Rom. 14.10. Why dost thou judge thy Brother? we shall all stand before the Judgment seat of christ.
How apt men are to take this Prerogative of judging out of Christ's hands, doth too evidently appear, by the rare Titles which the bitter zeal of some do fasten upon those that are not of their Persuasion, Time-servers, Neuters, Luke-warm Laodiceans, Popishly-affected, Tories, Papists in Masquerade, &c. And no marvel,
How apt men Are to take this Prerogative of judging out of Christ's hands, does too evidently appear, by the rare Titles which the bitter zeal of Some do fasten upon those that Are not of their Persuasion, Time-servers, Neuters, Lukewarm Laodiceans, Popishly-affected, Tories, Papists in Masquerade, etc. And no marvel,
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But sure I am, their Charity will do very little toward the saving of them, (there's too much of the Gall of Bitterness in it) and as sure I am, that they are as far from Heavenly Wisdom as Light from Darkness:
But sure I am, their Charity will do very little towards the Saving of them, (there's too much of the Gall of Bitterness in it) and as sure I am, that they Are as Far from Heavenly Wisdom as Light from Darkness:
and where Charity is, it suffers long, and is kind, envieth not, vaunteth not it self, is not puffed up, doth not behave it self unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no Evil, rejoyceth not in Iniquity, but rejoyceth in the Truth.
and where Charity is, it suffers long, and is kind, Envieth not, vaunteth not it self, is not puffed up, does not behave it self unseemly, seeks not her own, is not Easily provoked, Thinketh no Evil, Rejoiceth not in Iniquity, but Rejoiceth in the Truth.
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yet she is an Enemy to all brawling Disputes, especially about such Matters as are slight and trivial, being fully assured, that jangling Controversies tend not to Edification;
yet she is an Enemy to all brawling Disputes, especially about such Matters as Are slight and trivial, being Fully assured, that jangling Controversies tend not to Edification;
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And so this Disputandi Prurigo is become Ecclesiae Scabies, this Itch of Disputation (as Sir H. Wotton well said) is become the Scab and Plague of the Church:
And so this Disputandi Prurigo is become Ecclesiae Scabies, this Itch of Disputation (as Sir H. Wotton well said) is become the Scab and Plague of the Church:
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She knoweth also, that God is no Respecter of Persons, Colos. 3. ult. and therefore, she dares not be one, farther than Civility and common Prudence allows of,
She Knoweth also, that God is no Respecter of Persons, Colos 3. ult. and Therefore, she dares not be one, farther than Civility and Common Prudence allows of,
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when we aggravate some Mens Frailties, and excuse other Mens Crimes; when we extoll some mens Vertues, and cry down others, though equally deserving;
when we aggravate Some Men's Frailties, and excuse other Men's Crimes; when we extol Some men's Virtues, and cry down Others, though equally deserving;
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How often hath the Rich Dunce been preferred (though Balaam's Ass can speak more Sense than he) whilst the Learned Man, that wants Confidence and Money, goes away without it!
How often hath the Rich Dunce been preferred (though Balaam's Ass can speak more Sense than he) while the Learned Man, that Wants Confidence and Money, Goes away without it!
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I would be loath to think that there should be among Christians, that Partiality in the publick Administrations of Justice, which the Poet complains of in his Time, Dat veniam Corvis, vexat censura Columbas.
I would be loath to think that there should be among Christians, that Partiality in the public Administrations of justice, which the Poet complains of in his Time, That veniam Crows, vexat Censure Columbas.
The Poet said it, and I fear 'tis too true, Quis virtutem amplectitur ipsam praemia si tollas? Let Virtue her self want the Dowry of Reward and Encouragement,
The Poet said it, and I Fear it's too true, Quis virtutem amplectitur ipsam praemia si tollas? Let Virtue her self want the Dowry of Reward and Encouragement,
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I might easily shew you how this sinful Partiality runs through every Vein, through the whole Scheme of Humane Affairs, which is a plain Evidence against most men, that they are Strangers to this Heavenly Wisdom which is without Partiality. Yes, and without Hypocrisie also.
I might Easily show you how this sinful Partiality runs through every Vein, through the Whole Scheme of Humane Affairs, which is a plain Evidence against most men, that they Are Strangers to this Heavenly Wisdom which is without Partiality. Yes, and without Hypocrisy also.
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and acted the part of a Prophet, 1 Sam. 28.14. and in the New Testament, comes forth transformed into an Angel of Light, 2 Corinth, 11.14. Indeed totus Mundus exercet Histrioniam, the World is become a Stage, whereon most men do Personate what they are not:
and acted the part of a Prophet, 1 Sam. 28.14. and in the New Testament, comes forth transformed into an Angel of Light, 2 Corinth, 11.14. Indeed totus World Exercet Histrioniam, the World is become a Stage, whereon most men do Personate what they Are not:
An Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile, would be a wonder to find, and such a sight as may well deserve an Ecce. But let men please themselves with their Treachery and False-heartedness to God,
an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile, would be a wonder to find, and such a sighed as may well deserve an Ecce. But let men please themselves with their Treachery and False-heartedness to God,
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and men, smooth'd and sleek'd over with a Theatrical Godliness, wherewith this Age aboundeth, yet a truly Wise man will pray with Jacob, O my Soul, come not into their secrets, mine honour be not united to their Assemblies! Genes. 49.6.
and men, smoothed and sleeked over with a Theatrical Godliness, wherewith this Age Aboundeth, yet a truly Wise man will pray with Jacob, Oh my Soul, come not into their secrets, mine honour be not united to their Assemblies! Genesis. 49.6.
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and loads him with those dreadful Woes denounced against him by our blessed Saviour, Matth. 23. So that in the end he must needs appear a most unsufferable Fool,
and loads him with those dreadful Woes denounced against him by our blessed Saviour, Matthew 23. So that in the end he must needs appear a most unsufferable Fool,
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Or that there are many Pretenders to this Wisdom, men that talk much of it, and boast of it, as the Gnosticks did of old, and confine it to themselves,
Or that there Are many Pretenders to this Wisdom, men that talk much of it, and boast of it, as the Gnostics did of old, and confine it to themselves,
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and yet when I compare their Actions with this Character of Wisdom, that she is pure and peaceable, &c. I may boldly say (with some alteration of Linacre 's words) Aut haec non est Sacra Scriptura, aut hi non sunt Sapientes.
and yet when I compare their Actions with this Character of Wisdom, that she is pure and peaceable, etc. I may boldly say (with Some alteration of Linacre is words) Or haec non est Sacra Scripture, Or him non sunt Wise.
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And now, Right Honourable, and Reverend Judges of this Circuit, It is, and shall be my hearty Prayer, that this Wisdom may alwayes stand at your Right hand, to prompt you to all Acts of Piety and Peace, of impartial Justice to incorrigible Offenders,
And now, Right Honourable, and Reverend Judges of this Circuit, It is, and shall be my hearty Prayer, that this Wisdom may always stand At your Right hand, to prompt you to all Acts of Piety and Peace, of impartial justice to incorrigible Offenders,
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If the Gentlemen of the long Robe will be careful to make this Wisdom their Counsellor, I am sure none of them will dare to put a fair Gloss upon a foul Text,
If the Gentlemen of the long Robe will be careful to make this Wisdom their Counsellor, I am sure none of them will Dare to put a fair Gloss upon a foul Text,
If this Pure and Impartial Wisdom be the Guide of our Grand Inquests, and other Juries, I am sure they will not for Fear or Favour, connive at gross Offences,
If this Pure and Impartial Wisdom be the Guide of our Grand Inquests, and other Juries, I am sure they will not for fear or Favour, connive At gross Offences,
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If this Wisdom, which is without Partiality and Hypocrisie, be but set as a Watch to the door of those mens Lips, who are to give in Evidence in any Cause, Civil or Criminal, they will not dare to speak any thing but what is truth;
If this Wisdom, which is without Partiality and Hypocrisy, be but Set as a Watch to the door of those men's Lips, who Are to give in Evidence in any Cause, Civil or Criminal, they will not Dare to speak any thing but what is truth;
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Finally, Would all Plaintiffs in any Court of Judicature, consult with this Heavenly Wisdom, which is peaceable, gentle, easie to be entreated, and full of Mercy;
Finally, Would all Plaintiffs in any Court of Judicature, consult with this Heavenly Wisdom, which is peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, and full of Mercy;
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Which Almighty God in his Goodness grant unto us for Jesus Christ his sake: To whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be ascribed all Honour and Glory, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
Which Almighty God in his goodness grant unto us for jesus christ his sake: To whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be ascribed all Honour and Glory, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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