The state of the Church of Christ in its militancy upon earth, and the duty of it, with respect to penal laws in a sermon preach'd at the assizes at Chelmsford in the county of Essex, 8 March 1687/8 / by Richard Golty ...
yet there are in it too many rebellious and undutiful Subjects: Tho the Apostle tells us, 'Tis the House of God, in which by his grace and spirit, he particularly resides,
yet there Are in it too many rebellious and undutiful Subject's: Though the Apostle tells us, It's the House of God, in which by his grace and Spirit, he particularly resides,
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yet 'tis not void of ungracious and disobedient servants. 'Tis Magna Domus Dei, but in it there are not only Vessels of Gold and Silver, but of Wood and Earth; some to honour and some to dishonour. Tho 'tis that Vine which Gods right hand hath planted,
yet it's not void of ungracious and disobedient Servants. It's Magna Domus Dei, but in it there Are not only Vessels of Gold and Silver, but of Wood and Earth; Some to honour and Some to dishonour. Though it's that Vine which God's right hand hath planted,
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yet it hath some dead and infertile branches. That this is the condition of the Christian Church in this World, is not only the purport of this but of the Parable of the Fold, consisting both of Sheep and Goats, of the Barn Floor, having both Wheat and Chaffe, and of the Net inclosing Fishes good and bad.
yet it hath Some dead and infertile branches. That this is the condition of the Christian Church in this World, is not only the purport of this but of the Parable of the Fold, consisting both of Sheep and Goats, of the Barn Floor, having both Wheat and Chaff, and of the Net enclosing Fish good and bad.
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This from all that make common Observation, commands such an universal acknowledgment, that I shall not waste the time in offering further enlargment upon it;
This from all that make Common Observation, commands such an universal acknowledgment, that I shall not waste the time in offering further enlargement upon it;
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only from it observe the Ʋnacaccountableness of the Separation in the Donatists of old, and some others, of late, from the Visible Church, upon pretence of Spots and Corruptions in it;
only from it observe the Ʋnacaccountableness of the Separation in the Donatists of old, and Some Others, of late, from the Visible Church, upon pretence of Spots and Corruptions in it;
and not till then, it will be Perfect, consisting only of the Righteous, as St. Austine, Contra Donatistas, Tandent ipsam unam & sanctam Ecclesiam, nunc habere mixtos malos, tunc non habituram:
and not till then, it will be Perfect, consisting only of the Righteous, as Saint Augustine, Contra Donatistas, Tandent ipsam unam & Sanctam Church, nunc habere mixtos Malos, tunc non habituram:
But 'tis the Direction Christ gives in this place [ that being the most seasonable and useful at this time ] to which I shall now confine my Discourse.
But it's the Direction christ gives in this place [ that being the most seasonable and useful At this time ] to which I shall now confine my Discourse.
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and to them unexpected Case, Wilt thou that we go and gather them up? In answer to this their demand, he said, Nay, &c. Where first he enters his Denial.
and to them unexpected Case, Wilt thou that we go and gather them up? In answer to this their demand, he said, Nay, etc. Where First he enters his Denial.
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By which may be understood Tyne, or a sort of Wild Fitches, which hath small fibrous Roots, and in twisting about the Roots of the Corn, sucks away its Nourishment,
By which may be understood Tyne, or a sort of Wild Fitches, which hath small fibrous Roots, and in twisting about the Roots of the Corn, sucks away its Nourishment,
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Since in this Parable the Devil is the Sower of them, and the Tares are Wicked Men, in this Variety may be meant [ as in our Marginal Notes ] all noisome Weeds whatsoever that are noxious to the Corn, and particularly Infelix Lolium Darnel, which naturally disaffects the Head, and so may properly de•ote Men Erring in Judgment, or more rank and unsavoury Weeds, as Carlock, Mayweed, &c. which may properly describe Men Vicious in their Lives, such as walk disorderly;
Since in this Parable the devil is the Sour of them, and the Tares Are Wicked Men, in this Variety may be meant [ as in our Marginal Notes ] all noisome Weeds whatsoever that Are noxious to the Corn, and particularly Infelix Lolium Darnel, which naturally disaffects the Head, and so may properly de•ote Men Erring in Judgement, or more rank and unsavoury Weeds, as Carlock, Mayweed, etc. which may properly describe Men Vicious in their Lives, such as walk disorderly;
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But 2. What doth Christ mean in forbidding his Servants to gather these up, and in suffering their growth 'till the Harvest, which himself being the Expositor, is to the end of the World?
But 2. What does christ mean in forbidding his Servants to gather these up, and in suffering their growth till the Harvest, which himself being the Expositor, is to the end of the World?
so as to proceed in impunity till the Harvest, the World would be but Magnum La ▪ trocinium, or a Circean Stable; it would be an unclean Stage, where only Vice and Villany would act its part;
so as to proceed in impunity till the Harvest, the World would be but Magnum La ▪ trocinium, or a Circean Stable; it would be an unclean Stage, where only Vice and Villainy would act its part;
it would be like to that Field under the Curse of Job 31. 40. Thistles would grow instead of Wheat, and Cockle instead of Barly; or like Solomons Field of the Sluggard, nothing would appear in it to denominate it a Field of Corn, but 'twould be all over-grown with Briars and Thorns.
it would be like to that Field under the Curse of Job 31. 40. Thistles would grow instead of Wheat, and Cockle instead of Barley; or like Solomons Field of the Sluggard, nothing would appear in it to denominate it a Field of Corn, but 'twould be all overgrown with Briers and Thorns.
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'tis properly his Kingdom redeem'd by his Blood, sanctified and enlightened by his Spirit, and will at last be presented to himself without spot and blemish.
it's properly his Kingdom redeemed by his Blood, sanctified and enlightened by his Spirit, and will At last be presented to himself without spot and blemish.
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St. Austin puts and determines this Case thus, Ipse Dominus cum servis volentibus NONLATINALPHABET colligere dicit, sinite utra { que } crescere us { que } ad messem, premisit causam dicens,
Saint Austin puts and determines this Case thus, Ipse Dominus cum servis volentibus colligere dicit, Finite utra { que } crescere us { que } ad messem, premisit Causam dicens,
ne forte cum vultis colligere NONLATINALPHABET eradicetis & triticum; ubi satis ostendit, tum metus iste non subest, non dormiat severitas disciplinae.
ne forte cum Wills colligere eradicetis & triticum; ubi satis ostendit, tum metus iste non Subset, non dormiat severitas Discipline.
Christ himself decreed that he that would not hear the Church, should be as an Heathen or Publican, and the Apostles by unquestionable Authority gave Sentence of Excommunication upon the Incestuous Corinthian;
christ himself decreed that he that would not hear the Church, should be as an Heathen or Publican, and the Apostles by unquestionable authority gave Sentence of Excommunication upon the Incestuous Corinthian;
1 Cor. 5. 4. and upon Hymenus and Alexander, 1 Tim. 1. 20. The Church is not to be supposed an undisciplin'd Rout, divested of power necessary to its consistence;
1 Cor. 5. 4. and upon Hymenus and Alexander, 1 Tim. 1. 20. The Church is not to be supposed an undisciplined Rout, divested of power necessary to its consistence;
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First in general, He expects patience, lenity, and tender caution, in eradicating those tares, he corrects the intemperate zeal of his Disciples, in whom he foresaw a disposition with improper and undue severities to prosecute offenders;
First in general, He expects patience, lenity, and tender caution, in eradicating those tares, he corrects the intemperate zeal of his Disciples, in whom he foresaw a disposition with improper and undue severities to prosecute offenders;
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Now in their Enquiry, Wilt thou that we go and gather them up? They signifie their intent of a sudden and immediate dispatch of them without the exercise of due Patience, and necessary Consideration; thus,
Now in their Enquiry, Wilt thou that we go and gather them up? They signify their intent of a sudden and immediate dispatch of them without the exercise of due Patience, and necessary Consideration; thus,
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Chrisost. in Matth. interprets the Servants intending to prosecute Hereticks with Fire and Sword, and saith, That if by his Negative they had not been obliged to alter their Resolutions, Bloodshed and War must have followed all over the World.
Chrysostom in Matthew interprets the Servants intending to prosecute Heretics with Fire and Sword, and Says, That if by his Negative they had not been obliged to altar their Resolutions, Bloodshed and War must have followed all over the World.
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they would at once have swept away these Tares by some devouring Judgment, like that of Fire from Heaven; to this their Proposition Christ enters his dissent,
they would At once have swept away these Tares by Some devouring Judgement, like that of Fire from Heaven; to this their Proposition christ enters his dissent,
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that by Admonition by the Sword of the Spirit of Meekness they be rather restor'd; Christ determines against their immediate and utter destruction in that way they design'd, lest in gathering them up, they root up the Wheat.
that by Admonition by the Sword of the Spirit of Meekness they be rather restored; christ determines against their immediate and utter destruction in that Way they designed, lest in gathering them up, they root up the Wheat.
The Sword tho never so well edg'd, is an ill distinguisher between Wheat and Tares, and War the most improper Judge to determine Religious Controversies: 'Tis gladius delphicus, and strikes on both sides without difference to Men or their Doctrines;
The Sword though never so well edged, is an ill distinguisher between Wheat and Tares, and War the most improper Judge to determine Religious Controversies: It's gladius Delphicus, and strikes on both sides without difference to Men or their Doctrines;
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but 'tis never more fatally devouring, than when in the hands of those in whom Glesselius one of the Anti-remonstrants in Roterdam plac'd it, who defin'd, That if the Prince or Clergy neglected the Reformation of a Church, Necesse est id facere plebeios licet ad sanguinem us { que } pro ea pugnent:
but it's never more fatally devouring, than when in the hands of those in whom Glesselius one of the Anti-remonstrants in Rotterdam placed it, who defined, That if the Prince or Clergy neglected the Reformation of a Church, Necessary est id facere plebeios licet ad sanguinem us { que } Pro ea pugnent:
Theophylact in Loc. saith, The Servants were so incens'd and inflam'd against these Tares upon their appearance in their Lords Field NONLATINALPHABET, to save the trouble of a dilatory Process, were resolved by a rash Execution to rid them from the troubles of this miserable and wretched Life.
Theophylact in Loc. Says, The Servants were so incensed and inflamed against these Tares upon their appearance in their lords Field, to save the trouble of a dilatory Process, were resolved by a rash Execution to rid them from the Troubles of this miserable and wretched Life.
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This return of our Lord to the Servants, if it be not a strict Prohibition of Capital Punishments, it is a severe Caution, that due care be had in inflicting it, lest the Wheat also be rooted up.
This return of our Lord to the Servants, if it be not a strict Prohibition of Capital Punishments, it is a severe Caution, that due care be had in inflicting it, lest the Wheat also be rooted up.
If it had been thought lawful to punish Heresie with death, the Apologies of Tertullian and the Primitive Christians, would have been in a great part insignificant.
If it had been Thought lawful to Punish Heresy with death, the Apologies of Tertullian and the Primitive Christians, would have been in a great part insignificant.
'Tis a Modern Maxime in Christianity, but no where, that I can find, an Article of Faith, Posse Haereticos ab Ecclesia damnatos temporalibus poenis & etiam morte mulctari:
It's a Modern Maxim in Christianity, but no where, that I can find, an Article of Faith, Posse Haereticos ab Ecclesia Condemned Temporalibus Phoenicians & etiam morte mulctari:
Which Beza improves in his Tract, De Haereticis puniendis, where he lays down this Thesis, Haereticos interdum capitali supplicio a Magistratibus coercendos:
Which Beza improves in his Tract, De Heretics puniendis, where he lays down this Thesis, Haereticos Interdum capitali Supplicio a Magistratibus coercendos:
This Question was better determin'd in the more early and purer Times of Christianity, as by Lactantius lib. 5. cap. 10. Defendendam esse religionem non occidendo sed moriendo.
This Question was better determined in the more early and Purer Times of Christianity, as by Lactantius lib. 5. cap. 10. Defendendam esse religionem non occidendo sed moriendo.
for as St. Austine saith, Multi primo NONLATINALPHABET sunt & postea triticum fiunt; fieri potest ut qui noxio dogmate depravatus est cras resipiscat & defendere potest veritatem:
for as Saint Augustine Says, Multi primo sunt & postea triticum Fluent; fieri potest ut qui noxio dogmate depravatus est cras resipiscat & defendere potest veritatem:
Had not God patiently expected the Repentance and Conversion of such whom Men would destroy, ad laudabilem mutationem non pervenissent, they had never attained to Saving Repentance.
Had not God patiently expected the Repentance and Conversion of such whom Men would destroy, ad laudabilem mutationem non pervenissent, they had never attained to Saving Repentance.
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had not Gods Patience given respite to the Tares after their first discovery, nec Mattheum de Publicano Evangelistam, nec Magdalenam de Meretrice penitentem habuisset; si Deus eradicasset Paulum persecuentem, non haberet Ecclesia Paulum praedicantem; Matthew of a Publican had never been an Evangelist,
had not God's Patience given respite to the Tares After their First discovery, nec Matthew the Publican Evangelistam, nec Magdalenam de Meretrice penitentem habuisset; si Deus eradicasset Paulum persecuentem, non haberet Ecclesia Paulum praedicantem; Matthew of a Publican had never been an Evangelist,
St. Chrysost. affirms, That a Heretick, tho he persists with obstinacy in his Heresie, yet is not to be Punish'd with Death, with whom Euthimius consents.
Saint Chrysostom affirms, That a Heretic, though he persists with obstinacy in his Heresy, yet is not to be Punished with Death, with whom Euthimius consents.
It was therefore an unchristian heat in Calvin, that sent Servetus to the Flames, and in the Switzers, that commanded the Execution of Valentine Gentilis at Bazil; and in Maximilian the Emperour in causing the Priscillianists to be put to death;
It was Therefore an unchristian heat in calvin, that sent Servetus to the Flames, and in the Switzers, that commanded the Execution of Valentine Gentilis At Bazil; and in Maximilian the Emperor in causing the Priscillianists to be put to death;
tho Sulpitius Severus saith of them, That they were homines luce indignissimi; yet he adds they were pessimo exemplo necati; tho they were the worst of Men,
though Sulpitius Severus Says of them, That they were homines luce indignissimi; yet he adds they were pessimo exemplo necati; though they were the worst of Men,
and Baronius tells us, it was the ancient usuage of the Primitive Bishops in moving the Secular Power against Hereticks, so to manage it, Ʋt tamen a capitali supplicio inferendo dehortati sunt.
and Baronius tells us, it was the ancient usage of the Primitive Bishops in moving the Secular Power against Heretics, so to manage it, Ʋt tamen a capitali Supplicio inferendo dehortati sunt.
'Tis evident that Capital Punishment had its first rise from the Heathen and Arrian Emperours, and in that it was after return'd by the Christians upon their Enemies;
It's evident that Capital Punishment had its First rise from the Heathen and Arrian emperors, and in that it was After returned by the Christians upon their Enemies;
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and Lyra and Gorran are of Opinion, That the Servants design to gather them up, was in such a way as was proper to the Church, Separando eos a Communione Ecclesiae, by separating them from Church Communion.
and Lyram and Gorran Are of Opinion, That the Servants Design to gather them up, was in such a Way as was proper to the Church, Separando eos a Communion Ecclesiae, by separating them from Church Communion.
Christ may probably here intend a caution and lenity in that direful and solemn Sentence of Exmunication, which is an Amputation or a cutting off from the Body of Christ;
christ may probably Here intend a caution and lenity in that direful and solemn Sentence of Exmunication, which is an Amputation or a cutting off from the Body of christ;
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'tis in the Name and Power of Christ, a delivery over unto Satan for the destruction of the Flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
it's in the Name and Power of christ, a delivery over unto Satan for the destruction of the Flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord jesus.
and tells us, That he who for a trifling cause cuts off a man from Church Communion, is like him in the Fable, who with an Axe beat out his Neighbours brains, that he might brush off a fly, which he espied on his Fore-head:
and tells us, That he who for a trifling cause cuts off a man from Church Communion, is like him in the Fable, who with an Axe beatrice out his Neighbours brains, that he might brush off a fly, which he espied on his Forehead:
All endeavours ought first to be us'd, that he may be restor'd with the Spirit of Meekness, that by Admonition and Reproof, to which the Scriptures are profitable, he may be reclaim'd,
All endeavours ought First to be used, that he may be restored with the Spirit of Meekness, that by Admonition and Reproof, to which the Scriptures Are profitable, he may be reclaimed,
Fourthly, The meaning of Christ may probably be, That in the NONLATINALPHABET in Religion, such as are mention'd Rom. 14. in which the Kingdom of Heaven doth not consist, the obligation of Christians is to exercise Charity, mutual Condescension, and Forbearance one towards another.
Fourthly, The meaning of christ may probably be, That in the in Religion, such as Are mentioned Rom. 14. in which the Kingdom of Heaven does not consist, the obligation of Christians is to exercise Charity, mutual Condescension, and Forbearance one towards Another.
and provides that there be no Censuring or Grieving one another, and to this purpose he allows a Liberty to Men of either Perswasion, informing us, That Christ died for both, and that God receiv'd both:
and provides that there be no Censuring or Grieving one Another, and to this purpose he allows a Liberty to Men of either Persuasion, informing us, That christ died for both, and that God received both:
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The Controversie in these indifferent things, lies not between Wheat and Tares, but between Wheat and Wheat, and it may be is founded only because one grows in a more fertile Soyl,
The Controversy in these indifferent things, lies not between Wheat and Tares, but between Wheat and Wheat, and it may be is founded only Because one grows in a more fertile Soil,
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That he who doubteth is damned if he eat) by Penalties to require a consent in one Opinion in things so indifferent, would be as hard as for one to thrust out his Neighbours Eye, because not so strong and piercing as his own;
That he who doubteth is damned if he eat) by Penalties to require a consent in one Opinion in things so indifferent, would be as hard as for one to thrust out his Neighbours Eye, Because not so strong and piercing as his own;
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'Tis observeable in this Parable, that the Servants entred their Complaint against such as appear'd Tares, and it was for the rooting up of them they offer'd their service, to which our Saviour answer'd as in my Text, Nay, &c.
It's observable in this Parable, that the Servants entered their Complaint against such as appeared Tares, and it was for the rooting up of them they offered their service, to which our Saviour answered as in my Text, Nay, etc.
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because in every trifling punctilio they agreed not with the Complainants that therefore they would go and gather them up our Lord would have given them another kind of Answer.
Because in every trifling punctilio they agreed not with the Complainants that Therefore they would go and gather them up our Lord would have given them Another kind of Answer.
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If the Pharisees were inexcuseable in their neglect of the great things of the Law, through their Zeal in the lesser things of it, Christians are much more Criminal in violating the great Gospel Law of Charity and Meekness, upon the score of such things as are not at all required by any Divine Law.
If the Pharisees were inexcusable in their neglect of the great things of the Law, through their Zeal in the lesser things of it, Christians Are much more Criminal in violating the great Gospel Law of Charity and Meekness, upon the score of such things as Are not At all required by any Divine Law.
If it were inimicus homo that sow'd those Tares that endanger'd the Wheat, certainly it is inimicissimus homo that would gather up the VVheat instead of Tares.
If it were Inimicus homo that sowed those Tares that endangered the Wheat, Certainly it is inimicissimus homo that would gather up the VVheat instead of Tares.
'Tis here observeable, that tho the Tares appeared to the eys of the Servants, yet our Saviour did not adventure the well-doing of his Field upon their hand,
It's Here observable, that though the Tares appeared to the eyes of the Servants, yet our Saviour did not adventure the welldoing of his Field upon their hand,
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as without possibility of being injurious to the VVheat, the Tares might be gathered up, the force of the reason of his Prohibition, Lest with them ye root up the VVheat, would be enervated.
as without possibility of being injurious to the VVheat, the Tares might be gathered up, the force of the reason of his Prohibition, Lest with them the root up the VVheat, would be enervated.
'Tis probable our Saviour design'd the prevention of this, when he respited them till the Harvest, well knowing that they may then appear to be Children of the Kingdom, which through the passion or inadvertency of his Servants, would as Tares have been bundled up for the fire.
It's probable our Saviour designed the prevention of this, when he respited them till the Harvest, well knowing that they may then appear to be Children of the Kingdom, which through the passion or inadvertency of his Servants, would as Tares have been bundled up for the fire.
Thirdly, In the Accommodation of all this to our use, though it may be indecent for me to insist too particularly on the Parallel between the State of the Field,
Thirdly, In the Accommodation of all this to our use, though it may be indecent for me to insist too particularly on the Parallel between the State of the Field,
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The Honourable and Pious Lord Chief Justice Hale, lamenting that the Cause of Love and Piety was hindred by our present Constitutions, did declare, That the only means to beal us, was a New Act of Ʋniformity, that should neither leave all at liberty,
The Honourable and Pious Lord Chief justice Hale, lamenting that the Cause of Love and Piety was hindered by our present Constitutions, did declare, That the only means to beal us, was a New Act of Ʋniformity, that should neither leave all At liberty,
The Arch-bishop of Armagh, for the healing of Distractions, and for the return of a Wished for Peace and Ʋnity, did contrive some prudent Accommodation necessary.
The Archbishop of Armagh, for the healing of Distractions, and for the return of a Wished for Peace and Ʋnity, did contrive Some prudent Accommodation necessary.
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Bishop Taylor in his Duct. Dubitant, expresses himself abundantly in this Case, as thus, with respect to our Condition he gives it as a Rule, That the Ecclesiastical Laws must be easie and charirable,
Bishop Taylor in his Dust. Dubitant, Expresses himself abundantly in this Case, as thus, with respect to our Condition he gives it as a Rule, That the Ecclesiastical Laws must be easy and charirable,
so as not to acknowledge any for Brethren, or admit any to Communion with them, who will not receive from them, in any difference of Opinion, a Law both of believing and speaking.
so as not to acknowledge any for Brothers, or admit any to Communion with them, who will not receive from them, in any difference of Opinion, a Law both of believing and speaking.
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King James the First of Pious Memory, as Causabon in his Epistle to Cardinal Perron, informs us, Thought that for Concord there is no nearer way than diligently to separate things necessary from the unnecessary,
King James the First of Pious Memory, as Causabon in his Epistle to Cardinal Perron, informs us, Thought that for Concord there is no nearer Way than diligently to separate things necessary from the unnecessary,
The Royal Martyr Charles the First of glorious Memory, in Consideration of the State of the Kingdom in 1641, speaks thus, As for Differences among our selves for Matters in their own nature, that are indifferent concerning Religion, We shall willingly Comply, with the Advice of our Parliament, that some Law may be made for the exemption of Tender Consciences from Punishment or Prosecution for such Ceremonies, which by the judgment of most men are held to be matters indifferent,
The Royal Martyr Charles the First of glorious Memory, in Consideration of the State of the Kingdom in 1641, speaks thus, As for Differences among our selves for Matters in their own nature, that Are indifferent Concerning Religion, We shall willingly Comply, with the advice of our Parliament, that Some Law may be made for the exemption of Tender Consciences from Punishment or Prosecution for such Ceremonies, which by the judgement of most men Are held to be matters indifferent,
Thus it can't but be acknowledg'd, That some of the Wisest and most Learned, and the greatest of Men in these Three last Reigns, were affected with a sense of a Disease that the Church and Nation have been labouring under,
Thus it can't but be acknowledged, That Some of the Wisest and most Learned, and the greatest of Men in these Three last Reigns, were affected with a sense of a Disease that the Church and nation have been labouring under,
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He like a Tender and Prudent Physician, experiencing the inefficacy and inconvenience of those corroding and acrimonious Applications, that have been too long us'd, thinks it proper, instead of that Salt and Vinegar, which hath only increas'd and inflam'd our Wounds, to recommend the Lenitives of Oyl and Balsam; most probably hoping, that the warm Beams of an Indulging Sun will prevail to the laying of that viciousness of Temper, which the rough and tempestuous Wind had occasion'd.
He like a Tender and Prudent physician, experiencing the inefficacy and inconvenience of those corroding and acrimonious Applications, that have been too long used, thinks it proper, instead of that Salt and Vinegar, which hath only increased and inflamed our Wounds, to recommend the Lenitives of Oil and Balsam; most probably hoping, that the warm Beams of an Indulging Sun will prevail to the laying of that viciousness of Temper, which the rough and tempestuous Wind had occasioned.
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Lastly, To this we must reckon our selves oblig'd, by considering the Example of the Servants in the Text, In servis habemus tam quod laudemus quam quod imitemur:
Lastly, To this we must reckon our selves obliged, by considering the Exampl of the Servants in the Text, In servis habemus tam quod laudemus quam quod imitemur:
They cleared themselves from a treacherous betraying the Trust repos'd in them, of the Field, by reporting to their Master the unexpected accident of the growth of the Tares; they being inform'd that an Enemy had done it, offer'd their service to redress the Mischief;
They cleared themselves from a treacherous betraying the Trust reposed in them, of the Field, by reporting to their Master the unexpected accident of the growth of the Tares; they being informed that an Enemy had done it, offered their service to redress the Mischief;
If he perceives an inconvenience in the fense incompassing the Field, will consult such an Amendment of it as may neither keep out such as belong to Christs Fold,
If he perceives an inconvenience in the fence encompassing the Field, will consult such an Amendment of it as may neither keep out such as belong to Christ Fold,
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And that our Zeal in this, may not be an Ignis Fatuus to precipitate us into unsafe and dangerous Methods, that it may not be a feavorish heat, that invades the Health,
And that our Zeal in this, may not be an Ignis Fatuus to precipitate us into unsafe and dangerous Methods, that it may not be a feavorish heat, that invades the Health,
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and threatens the Life of that Body that cherishes it, but that it may be a Coal kindled at Gods Altar, let us with the Servants in the Text, go to our Lord.
and threatens the Life of that Body that Cherishes it, but that it may be a Coal kindled At God's Altar, let us with the Servants in the Text, go to our Lord.
So as, secondly, Not to take our Measures from the Examples of others, to return to them in proportion to those undue severities which at any time have been received from them, the Rule of our Saviour, Is not to do to others as they do,
So as, secondly, Not to take our Measures from the Examples of Others, to return to them in proportion to those undue severities which At any time have been received from them, the Rule of our Saviour, Is not to do to Others as they do,
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for in so doing we shall most promote our Masters Honour, and be most servicable to his Field the Church; and best provide, that when we shall be translated from our Stations in his Kingdom here, we may be made partakers of his Eternal Kingdom in Heaven;
for in so doing we shall most promote our Masters Honour, and be most serviceable to his Field the Church; and best provide, that when we shall be translated from our Stations in his Kingdom Here, we may be made partakers of his Eternal Kingdom in Heaven;
and in the mean time, God in his infinite Mercy, so direct the Counsels and Influence the Hearts of Men, that the Tares which at the Harvest shall be gathered, may not in the mean time be able either to suppress the Wheat, or destroy the Field; and that our Lord Jesus, who loved his Church, and gave himself for it, may Sanctify and Cleanse it,
and in the mean time, God in his infinite Mercy, so Direct the Counsels and Influence the Hearts of Men, that the Tares which At the Harvest shall be gathered, may not in the mean time be able either to suppress the Wheat, or destroy the Field; and that our Lord jesus, who loved his Church, and gave himself for it, may Sanctify and Cleanse it,
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