the first is this, NONLATINALPHABET, or, as Saint Chrysostom varieth the composition, NONLATINALPHABET, Take heed to thy self, that branch concerns his person. The second is this, NONLATINALPHABET, take heed to the Doctrine, that branch concerns his ministery; the former relates to his Conversation; the latter respects his Function: So that here are two things, which Saint Paul doth commend to Timothy, who was his Son; and the same two things would I commend to you, who are my brethren. What was Saint Pauls command to Timothy, shall be my request to you,
the First is this,, or, as Saint Chrysostom varieth the composition,, Take heed to thy self, that branch concerns his person. The second is this,, take heed to the Doctrine, that branch concerns his Ministry; the former relates to his Conversation; the latter respects his Function: So that Here Are two things, which Saint Paul does commend to Timothy, who was his Son; and the same two things would I commend to you, who Are my brothers. What was Saint Paul's command to Timothy, shall be my request to you,
Now amongst the commands of God this is one, the Priest shall be Holy, Holy in his Person, Holy in his Life; whosoever is unholy in either, it must not be the Priest. To mind the Priest of this and the like Commands, there was engraven,
Now among the commands of God this is one, the Priest shall be Holy, Holy in his Person, Holy in his Life; whosoever is unholy in either, it must not be the Priest. To mind the Priest of this and the like Commands, there was engraven,
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and that by a Divine injunction, upon his golden Plate, NONLATINALPHABET Holiness to the Lord. 'Tis observed, that in after Ages the word was doubled, NONLATINALPHABET to intimate the greater necessity, and the greater measure of Holiness, that should be found in the Priest more than in any man besides.
and that by a Divine injunction, upon his golden Plate, Holiness to the Lord. It's observed, that in After Ages the word was doubled, to intimate the greater necessity, and the greater measure of Holiness, that should be found in the Priest more than in any man beside.
we are stiled NONLATINALPHABET, Sacerdotes, which termes do suppose as well the Integrity of our Lives, as the Functions of our Office. The Title of an Archbishop is this, Your Grace; and that of the Pope himself, His Holiness. Historians tell us, that when Aeneas Sylvius came to be Pope, he thought fit to change his name, rejicite Aeneam, recipite Pium, old Aeneas must be forgot;
we Are styled, Sacerdotes, which terms do suppose as well the Integrity of our Lives, as the Functions of our Office. The Title of an Archbishop is this, Your Grace; and that of the Pope himself, His Holiness. Historians tell us, that when Aeneas Sylvius Come to be Pope, he Thought fit to change his name, rejicite Aeneam, recipite Pium, old Aeneas must be forgotten;
and the less snuff we have, the brighter shall we shine. I remember Cornelius à Lapide tells us, that the Bishop in the Church is, instar Solis, like the Sun in the Firmament;
and the less snuff we have, the Brighter shall we shine. I Remember Cornelius à Lapide tells us, that the Bishop in the Church is, instar Solis, like the Sun in the Firmament;
as we grant he is, NONLATINALPHABET, an earthly Angel; then certainly, there is no Clergy-man whatsoever, but is obliged to live as becomes a Saint. But,
as we grant he is,, an earthly Angel; then Certainly, there is no Clergyman whatsoever, but is obliged to live as becomes a Saint. But,
Now, that the employment, not of the Bishop only, but the Presbyter and Deacon too, requires this Holiness of our respective lives, will appear from two considerations.
Now, that the employment, not of the Bishop only, but the Presbyter and Deacon too, requires this Holiness of our respective lives, will appear from two considerations.
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First, we have to do, by vertue of our employment, in an especial manner, with an holy God. 'Tis Saint Bernards caution, vide, ne immundus ad Deum accedas, when you come to God, look you be clean. It is Gods own Argument, let the Priests sanctifie themselves;
First, we have to do, by virtue of our employment, in an especial manner, with an holy God. It's Saint Bernards caution, vide, ne Impure ad God accedas, when you come to God, look you be clean. It is God's own Argument, let the Priests sanctify themselves;
First, We have to do, in an especial manner, with the Word of God: thus Saint Paul, He hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation, and what kind of Word is that? the same Apostle stiles it, NONLATINALPHABET, the holy Scriptures. And well he may;
First, We have to do, in an especial manner, with the Word of God: thus Saint Paul, He hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation, and what kind of Word is that? the same Apostle stile it,, the holy Scriptures. And well he may;
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for the Author of the Scriptures is, NONLATINALPHABET, the holy Spirit; the grand Subject of the Scriptures is Christ, NONLATINALPHABET, that holy one of God.
for the Author of the Scriptures is,, the holy Spirit; the grand Subject of the Scriptures is christ,, that holy one of God.
And the Pen-men of the Scriptures are expresly stiled, NONLATINALPHABET, holy men of God. And certainly, if the Scriptures be thus holy in their Author, in their subject matter,
And the Penmen of the Scriptures Are expressly styled,, holy men of God. And Certainly, if the Scriptures be thus holy in their Author, in their Subject matter,
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So Sacred are the Oracles of our God, that Cornelius à Lapide tells us, Charles Borromoeus, whom he stiles, Novus Mediolanensium Ambrosius, did never read the Scriptures, no not in his old age,
So Sacred Are the Oracles of our God, that Cornelius à Lapide tells us, Charles Borromoeus, whom he stile, Novus Mediolanensium Ambrosius, did never read the Scriptures, no not in his old age,
but nudo capite, & flexis genibus, with a bare head, and a bended knee. And methinks that, which the Turks are said to write upon their Alcoran, may with better reason be written upon our Bibles, nemo immundus me tangat, let no unclean person touch me;
but nudo capite, & Flexis genibus, with a bore head, and a bent knee. And methinks that, which the Turks Are said to write upon their Alcorani, may with better reason be written upon our Bibles, nemo Impure me tangat, let no unclean person touch me;
God himself hath discovered his mind in this particular, unto the wicked, saith God, what hast thou to do to declare my Statutes? 'tis such a Text as once stopp'd Origens mouth;
God himself hath discovered his mind in this particular, unto the wicked, Says God, what hast thou to do to declare my Statutes? it's such a Text as once stopped Origens Mouth;
Secondly, We have to do, in an especial manner, with that solemn duty of Prayer; so the Prophet, Let the Priests, the Ministers of the Lord, say, spare thy people O Lord, &c. the Minister is Gods mouth to man, and mans mouth to God; from God we bring Commands, from man we carry Petitions. And how this must be done, Saint Paul tells us, I will, that men pray, lifting up, NONLATINALPHABET, holy hands, 'tis not manus lotas, washt hands, but, manus innocuas, innocent hands, so Tertullian. Certainly, that tongue, that begs a mercy;
Secondly, We have to do, in an especial manner, with that solemn duty of Prayer; so the Prophet, Let the Priests, the Ministers of the Lord, say, spare thy people Oh Lord, etc. the Minister is God's Mouth to man, and men Mouth to God; from God we bring Commands, from man we carry Petitions. And how this must be done, Saint Paul tells us, I will, that men pray, lifting up,, holy hands, it's not manus lotas, washed hands, but, manus innocuas, innocent hands, so Tertullian. Certainly, that tongue, that begs a mercy;
And certainly, upon this score, is the Minister highly obliged, to be holy; thus Saint Chrysostom, NONLATINALPHABET, it behoveth the Minister, when he stands at Gods Table, to be as holy, as if he now stood in Heaven in the midst of Angels.
And Certainly, upon this score, is the Minister highly obliged, to be holy; thus Saint Chrysostom,, it behooveth the Minister, when he Stands At God's Table, to be as holy, as if he now stood in Heaven in the midst of Angels.
sed sicut carnifices in Macello, they behaved themselves not like Priests at the Altar, but like Butchers in the Shambles. We must remember, 'tis such a Service, that requires,
sed sicut carnifices in Macello, they behaved themselves not like Priests At the Altar, but like Butchers in the Shambles. We must Remember, it's such a Service, that requires,
and surely, that counsel, which Demosthenes gave the Athenians in this matter, concerns us this day, NONLATINALPHABET, we are obliged to take heed, that we give not our enemies just ground to rejoyce against us.
and surely, that counsel, which Demosthenes gave the Athenians in this matter, concerns us this day,, we Are obliged to take heed, that we give not our enemies just ground to rejoice against us.
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'tis sure that the Fanatick, who glorieth in the strictness of his own life, will take advantage from the looseness of ours; and as for the Atheist, who owns no God, we shall but confirm and comfort him in that monstrous opinion,
it's sure that the Fanatic, who Glorieth in the strictness of his own life, will take advantage from the looseness of ours; and as for the Atheist, who owns no God, we shall but confirm and Comfort him in that monstrous opinion,
if Fanaticks shall say, as commonly they do, that we are covetous muckworms, let us give them the lie, not by uncivil language, not by evil words, but by good works.
if Fanatics shall say, as commonly they do, that we Are covetous muckworms, let us give them the lie, not by Uncivil language, not by evil words, but by good works.
perhaps God designs by the worst of men to make us so much the better. I remember, Plutarch tells us the opinion of Diogenes, that whosoever would lead a vertuous life, doth stand in need either NONLATINALPHABET, of right and plain dealing friends, or else NONLATINALPHABET, of incensed and inraged enemies; and the reason, he gives, is this,
perhaps God designs by the worst of men to make us so much the better. I Remember, Plutarch tells us the opinion of Diogenes, that whosoever would led a virtuous life, does stand in need either, of right and plain dealing Friends, or Else, of incensed and enraged enemies; and the reason, he gives, is this,
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If we will not be stricter in our lives to comply with the Commands of an Holy God, yet let us be so to escape the Calumnies of wicked men. Would we but make this advantage of our enemies,
If we will not be Stricter in our lives to comply with the Commands of an Holy God, yet let us be so to escape the Calumnies of wicked men. Would we but make this advantage of our enemies,
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But however, the way for us to confute their objections, is not to dispute like Scholars, but to live like Christians; to cleanse our own hands is the surest course to stop their mouths: and were but this once effectually done, our establishment would be the firmer;
But however, the Way for us to confute their objections, is not to dispute like Scholars, but to live like Christians; to cleanse our own hands is the Surest course to stop their mouths: and were but this once effectually done, our establishment would be the firmer;
the Motto of our Church would be like that of Venice, Nec flatu, nec fluctu moveor, all the storms and tempests, that men or Devils could raise against us, would never shake us. But,
the Motto of our Church would be like that of Venice, Nec flatu, nec fluctu moveor, all the storms and tempests, that men or Devils could raise against us, would never shake us. But,
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To prevent this, Saint Basil tells us, that the primitive Church did NONLATINALPHABET, receive no Minister but with a great deal of Examination. The main things enquired into were, NONLATINALPHABET, a mans Faith, Learning, and Life, and the law was strict in all.
To prevent this, Saint Basil tells us, that the primitive Church did, receive no Minister but with a great deal of Examination. The main things inquired into were,, a men Faith, Learning, and Life, and the law was strict in all.
as to Learning, the statute was this, NONLATINALPHABET, or, as Justinian otherwise words it, NONLATINALPHABET, a man that is void of all learning, shall not have the least sacred Office in the Church of God.
as to Learning, the statute was this,, or, as Justinian otherwise words it,, a man that is void of all learning, shall not have the least sacred Office in the Church of God.
As with us, the names of persons to be married, so with them the names of persons to be ordained, were solemnly publish'd in the Congregation, that so, whosoever could, might object against them.
As with us, the names of Persons to be married, so with them the names of Persons to be ordained, were solemnly published in the Congregation, that so, whosoever could, might Object against them.
That this was the only reason of that practice, may be concluded from that of Justinian, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Whosoever can and will object against any person to be Ordained, hath his liberty.
That this was the only reason of that practice, may be concluded from that of Justinian,, etc. Whosoever can and will Object against any person to be Ordained, hath his liberty.
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Well, suppose any crime were objected and proved, what then? why thus, NONLATINALPHABET, let not that man be Ordained, let him not be admitted into the Clergy;
Well, suppose any crime were objected and proved, what then? why thus,, let not that man be Ordained, let him not be admitted into the Clergy;
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And this Pope Siricius, Si probabiliter vixerit, si vitae integritas sit approbata, &c. If a mans life be plausible and well approved, he is so far in a capacity of holy Orders: but suppose a man hath been a great sinner and now repents, what then? why, his decree runs thus, nec post poenitudinem, &c. such a man notwithstanding all the repentance that he can profess, shall not be made a Minister.
And this Pope Siricius, Si probabiliter vixerit, si vitae integritas sit approbata, etc. If a men life be plausible and well approved, he is so Far in a capacity of holy Order: but suppose a man hath been a great sinner and now repents, what then? why, his Decree runs thus, nec post poenitudinem, etc. such a man notwithstanding all the Repentance that he can profess, shall not be made a Minister.
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If the wife be an Adulteress, the husband, though never so chast, shall be no minister; so saith the Council of Neocaesarea. And certainly all these Laws and Canons, made purposely to prevent the Ordination of Debauched persons, are so many evidences,
If the wife be an Adulteress, the husband, though never so chaste, shall be no minister; so Says the Council of Neocaesarea. And Certainly all these Laws and Canonas, made purposely to prevent the Ordination of Debauched Persons, Are so many evidences,
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Secondly, It hath been the great care of the Christian Church to prevent in all persons, that have been ordained, not only the foul and grosser acts, but even all occasions, jealousses, and suspicions of Scandal.
Secondly, It hath been the great care of the Christian Church to prevent in all Persons, that have been ordained, not only the foul and grosser acts, but even all occasions, jealousses, and suspicions of Scandal.
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First, To prevent the least suspicion of uncleanness in the Minister, the Council of Nice forbids him to receive into his house, NONLATINALPHABET, mulieres extraneas, ascititias; or,
First, To prevent the least suspicion of uncleanness in the Minister, the Council of Nicaenae forbids him to receive into his house,, mulieres extraneas, ascititias; or,
as the Council words it, NONLATINALPHABET, any the least suspicion. It seems that there were in that Age certain women entertained in Christian Families, NONLATINALPHABET, saith Epiphanius, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, saith St. Chrysostom; they were not Wives nor Concubines;
as the Council words it,, any the least suspicion. It seems that there were in that Age certain women entertained in Christian Families,, Says Epiphanius,,, Says Saint Chrysostom; they were not Wives nor Concubines;
no, NONLATINALPHABET, saith Gregory Nyssene; this cohabitation they stiled the Brotherhood and Sisterhood; and they had, NONLATINALPHABET, many reasons and pretences for it, as St. Chrysostom tells us.
no,, Says Gregory Nyssene; this cohabitation they styled the Brotherhood and Sisterhood; and they had,, many Reasons and pretences for it, as Saint Chrysostom tells us.
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the Law excludes all such women from his house, and the reason alledged was this, NONLATINALPHABET, it did occasion no small suspicion and ground of reproach.
the Law excludes all such women from his house, and the reason alleged was this,, it did occasion no small suspicion and ground of reproach.
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And as to that other sort of women, who were stiled, NONLATINALPHABET, Deaconesses, whose business was, in some cases, to attend the Minister and serve the Church, to prevent all suspicion of levity and wantonness, the Council of Chalcedon decreed that no such woman should be Ordained, NONLATINALPHABET,
And as to that other sort of women, who were styled,, Deaconesses, whose business was, in Some cases, to attend the Minister and serve the Church, to prevent all suspicion of levity and wantonness, the Council of Chalcedon decreed that no such woman should be Ordained,,
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so great was their age, that the Council of Laodicea expresly calls them NONLATINALPHABET, and accordingly St. Hierom, Anus Ecclesiae, the Elder or Ancient women of the Church;
so great was their age, that the Council of Laodicea expressly calls them, and accordingly Saint Hieronymus, Anus Ecclesiae, the Elder or Ancient women of the Church;
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Secondly, To prevent the suspicion of covetousness, the sin that is so usually objected against the Clergy, the Council of Nice doth severely forbid the Minister, NONLATINALPHABET, to take any use for the money he lends;
Secondly, To prevent the suspicion of covetousness, the since that is so usually objected against the Clergy, the Council of Nicaenae does severely forbid the Minister,, to take any use for the money he lends;
no not NONLATINALPHABET not so much as one in the hundred; and that, as Pope Leo afterward decreed, nomine aut suo aut alieno, either in his own name, or any mans else.
no not not so much as one in the hundred; and that, as Pope Leo afterwards decreed, nomine Or Sue Or alieno, either in his own name, or any men Else.
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or, as the Council of Carthage otherwise words it, NONLATINALPHABET, to be a Taker, a Renter, a Farmer of Lands. To the like end seems that law of Justinian, NONLATINALPHABET, 'tis bad Greek,
or, as the Council of Carthage otherwise words it,, to be a Taker, a Renter, a Farmer of Lands. To the like end seems that law of Justinian,, it's bad Greek,
Thirdly, To prevent the suspicion of rioting, gluttony, and drunkenness in the minister, the Council of Laodicea doth strictly charge him, NONLATINALPHABET, not so much once as to enter into a Tavern, Inn, or Ale-house. The same thing did the Council of Carthage enjoyn, only with this exception, NONLATINALPHABET, we forbid all Ministers to enter such Publick houses,
Thirdly, To prevent the suspicion of rioting, gluttony, and Drunkenness in the minister, the Council of Laodicea does strictly charge him,, not so much once as to enter into a Tavern, Inn, or Alehouse. The same thing did the Council of Carthage enjoin, only with this exception,, we forbid all Ministers to enter such Public houses,
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And as the Canons of these Councils forbid the Minister all publick Houses, so did the Synod of Laodicea restrain all Clergy-men from all private revellings and merry meetings, NONLATINALPHABET, 'tis not for Clergy-men to joyn their money and club for wine and junkets, as other men do. Once more,
And as the Canonas of these Councils forbid the Minister all public Houses, so did the Synod of Laodicea restrain all Clergymen from all private revellings and merry meetings,, it's not for Clergymen to join their money and club for wine and junkets, as other men do. Once more,
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Fourthly, To prevent the suspicion of voluptuousness and the love of worldly delights and pastimes in the Ministers, the law forbad them not only, NONLATINALPHABET, to play at dice themselves;
Fourthly, To prevent the suspicion of voluptuousness and the love of worldly delights and pastimes in the Ministers, the law forbade them not only,, to play At dice themselves;
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To the same purpose the Sixth Council in Trullo at Constantinople forbids the Minister, NONLATINALPHABET, to be present at horse-races; and the Council of Tours called by Charles the Great, forbad all Clergy-men to hawk, hunt, &c. Perhaps some of these Canons may be too severe, forbidding the Minister such recreations,
To the same purpose the Sixth Council in Trullo At Constantinople forbids the Minister,, to be present At Horseraces; and the Council of Tours called by Charles the Great, forbade all Clergymen to hawk, hunt, etc. Perhaps Some of these Canonas may be too severe, forbidding the Minister such recreations,
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Thirdly, It hath been the constant practice of the Christian Church, where it could not by the Authority of all its Sanctions prevent Scandal, there by the Severity of its laws to punish it.
Thirdly, It hath been the constant practice of the Christian Church, where it could not by the authority of all its Sanctions prevent Scandal, there by the Severity of its laws to Punish it.
Indeed, as to the Minister, the Laws of the Church are not sanguinary, but they have been somewhat severe; the censures, which the Church passed, were proportionable to those crimes, which any Clergy-man committed:
Indeed, as to the Minister, the Laws of the Church Are not sanguinary, but they have been somewhat severe; the censures, which the Church passed, were proportionable to those crimes, which any Clergyman committed:
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in some lesser cases the sentence was only this, NONLATINALPHABET, or, as 'tis otherwise worded, NONLATINALPHABET, in our dialect and according to our discipline, let him be suspended for three years time.
in Some lesser cases the sentence was only this,, or, as it's otherwise worded,, in our dialect and according to our discipline, let him be suspended for three Years time.
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But in other cases thus, NONLATINALPHABET, let him be excommunicated; upon some miscarriages thus, NONLATINALPHABET, let him be degraded; upon other crimes it rose higher, NONLATINALPHABET, let him be deposed, NONLATINALPHABET, let him be thrust out of the Ministery;
But in other cases thus,, let him be excommunicated; upon Some miscarriages thus,, let him be degraded; upon other crimes it rose higher,, let him be deposed,, let him be thrust out of the Ministry;
and so much time amongst the NONLATINALPHABET, after he endured the discipline of the Church and manifested his repentance, he was readmitted, NONLATINALPHABET, to stand and pray with the Congregation, he was, in the Council of Laodicea 's language, a man thought fit, NONLATINALPHABET, to be received into the Communion of the Church again,
and so much time among the, After he endured the discipline of the Church and manifested his Repentance, he was readmitted,, to stand and pray with the Congregation, he was, in the Council of Laodicea is language, a man Thought fit,, to be received into the Communion of the Church again,
such a person, what repentance soever he might profess, was seldom restored; to be sure, he did, NONLATINALPHABET, perform no holy office any more for ever;
such a person, what Repentance soever he might profess, was seldom restored; to be sure, he did,, perform no holy office any more for ever;
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And now methinks, all this practice of the Christian Church, in its several ages, is enough to convince us, that Scandal in a Minister is by no means to be endured.
And now methinks, all this practice of the Christian Church, in its several ages, is enough to convince us, that Scandal in a Minister is by no means to be endured.
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such, I mean, as formerly received their own ordination, as we still do from the Bishop, and yet now, do not only take, but snatch and create occasions to declaim against their sacred function; acting too much like those unthankful clouds, which darken the Sun that raised them.
such, I mean, as formerly received their own ordination, as we still do from the Bishop, and yet now, do not only take, but snatch and create occasions to declaim against their sacred function; acting too much like those unthankful Clouds, which darken the Sun that raised them.
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who rejoyce to see us trip, hoping that every stumble will tend toward our final fall. I am perswaded, that those very humane infirmities of ours, which are the subject of our own daily sorrow, are grown the matter of their triumph; they will not allow us to be the Ministers of God, because they see in us the imperfections of men.
who rejoice to see us trip, hoping that every Stumble will tend towards our final fallen. I am persuaded, that those very humane infirmities of ours, which Are the Subject of our own daily sorrow, Are grown the matter of their triumph; they will not allow us to be the Ministers of God, Because they see in us the imperfections of men.
'tis not more usual than easie, through the poison of their virulent tongues, to make our mole-hills swell into mountains, and every mote to become a beam. To withdraw the people from our Ministery, their art is to vilifie our persons; and the surest way to do that, is, to aggravate our failings, and make them crimes; there is not the least Gnat that we swallow,
it's not more usual than easy, through the poison of their virulent tongues, to make our molehills swell into Mountains, and every mote to become a beam. To withdraw the people from our Ministry, their art is to vilify our Persons; and the Surest Way to do that, is, to aggravate our failings, and make them crimes; there is not the least Gnat that we swallow,
The great sin, that is commonly charged against most of us, is that of covetousness; they cannot say, that we are dumb dogs; but something they will say,
The great since, that is commonly charged against most of us, is that of covetousness; they cannot say, that we Are dumb Dogs; but something they will say,
and that must be this, we are greedy dogs; since they must grant, that we bark, they are concerned to affirm, that we bite, and that more hard than becomes us.
and that must be this, we Are greedy Dogs; since they must grant, that we bark, they Are concerned to affirm, that we bite, and that more hard than becomes us.
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Well, here is their Indictment, but what's their Evidence? How is this sore Article proved against us? Why thus, the Minister, who perhaps hath nothing else but his Tithes to live on, makes bold to demand, what God and man have made his due; we would fain have something,
Well, Here is their Indictment, but what's their Evidence? How is this soar Article proved against us? Why thus, the Minister, who perhaps hath nothing Else but his Tithes to live on, makes bold to demand, what God and man have made his due; we would fain have something,
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and that something is our own too, to enable us to those acts of Hospitality and Charity, which God requires, and these very men, who grudg at our Tithes, do themselves expect; we would have something also to maintain our families, to furnish our studies, to find us books, that we may preach, and bread that we may live. Yea, hinc illae lachrymae, this is it, that makes us covetous; 'tis because we would not lose that which every man else is allowed to demand, I mean, our own; we are therefore covetous, because we are not willing to starve; or which is almost as bad, to beg or live on alms.
and that something is our own too, to enable us to those acts of Hospitality and Charity, which God requires, and these very men, who grudge At our Tithes, do themselves expect; we would have something also to maintain our families, to furnish our studies, to find us books, that we may preach, and bred that we may live. Yea, hinc Those lachrymae, this is it, that makes us covetous; it's Because we would not loose that which every man Else is allowed to demand, I mean, our own; we Are Therefore covetous, Because we Are not willing to starve; or which is almost as bad, to beg or live on alms.
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If there be any person in this assembly, that doth either raise or spread such false reports against the Ministers of God, let him consider, what sin he commits, and what danger he runneth.
If there be any person in this assembly, that does either raise or spread such false reports against the Ministers of God, let him Consider, what sin he commits, and what danger he Runneth.
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I remember Tully tells us, aliud est maledicere, aliud accusare, 'tis one thing to reproach, another thing to accuse; accusatio crimen desiderat, so he;
I Remember Tully tells us, Aliud est maledicere, Aliud Accusare, it's one thing to reproach, Another thing to accuse; accusatio crimen Desiderate, so he;
And so Thucydides, NONLATINALPHABET, an accusation doth suppose and require some crime; but if there be none, what then? NONLATINALPHABET, let the accuser suffer what punishment he well deserves;
And so Thucydides,, an accusation does suppose and require Some crime; but if there be none, what then?, let the accuser suffer what punishment he well deserves;
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and what that is, the same Justinian, that made this law, doth elsewhere specifie, NONLATINALPHABET, an everlasting, or, at least, a very long excommunication.
and what that is, the same Justinian, that made this law, does elsewhere specify,, an everlasting, or, At least, a very long excommunication.
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The Law of England, that very Magna Charta, to which we appeal in our other concerns as a refuge, that is Sacred and Inviolable, hath long since provided, that whosoever shall dare to slander any Peer of the Kingdom, or Prelate of the Church, shall suffer Imprisonment; but if not,
The Law of England, that very Magna Charta, to which we appeal in our other concerns as a refuge, that is Sacred and Inviolable, hath long since provided, that whosoever shall Dare to slander any Peer of the Kingdom, or Prelate of the Church, shall suffer Imprisonment; but if not,
Sure it is, scandal in a Minister, whether it be real or but reputed only, is ever attended with dreadful circumstances and events; if the Minister be certainly either proved or believed to be wicked, presently his person is contemned, his doctrine is slighted, and, upon that score, 'tis too too probable, that the Souls under his charge may perish. Now, past all peradventure, that man, who raiseth or spreadeth those false reports of the Minister, that prove so destructive to his Parish, is justly chargeable with all the sad consequences of those forged Calumnies, the result whereof is nothing less, than the damnation of Souls.
Sure it is, scandal in a Minister, whither it be real or but reputed only, is ever attended with dreadful Circumstances and events; if the Minister be Certainly either proved or believed to be wicked, presently his person is contemned, his Doctrine is slighted, and, upon that score, it's too too probable, that the Souls under his charge may perish. Now, passed all Peradventure, that man, who Raiseth or spreadeth those false reports of the Minister, that prove so destructive to his Parish, is justly chargeable with all the sad consequences of those forged Calumnies, the result whereof is nothing less, than the damnation of Souls.
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Remember, Sirs, when you revile such and such worthy Ministers of God, you revile those very persons, who make it their business, in Publick to Pray, and in Private to Weep for such as you;
remember, Sirs, when you revile such and such worthy Ministers of God, you revile those very Persons, who make it their business, in Public to Pray, and in Private to Weep for such as you;
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when you basely reproach Christs pious and Learned Servants, you cast dirt upon the Chariots of our Israel, the Fathers of our Church, and the Embassadors of Heaven. Remember yet once more,
when you basely reproach Christ pious and Learned Servants, you cast dirt upon the Chariots of our Israel, the Father's of our Church, and the ambassadors of Heaven. remember yet once more,
when you raise false Aspersions against the Minister of such and such a Parish; you do, what in you lieth, to render his Person odious, his Labours vain, and his Flock undone to eternity;
when you raise false Aspersions against the Minister of such and such a Parish; you do, what in you lies, to render his Person odious, his Labours vain, and his Flock undone to eternity;
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Secondly, Consider how much to blame those Parishes are, that content themselves with a scandalous Minister, if perhaps there be any one such person yet found amongst us.
Secondly, Consider how much to blame those Parishes Are, that content themselves with a scandalous Minister, if perhaps there be any one such person yet found among us.
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That amongst those eight or nine thousand Ministers, that are in our Church, there may be here and there a man that is Scandalous, is a thing neither new nor strange at all;
That among those eight or nine thousand Ministers, that Are in our Church, there may be Here and there a man that is Scandalous, is a thing neither new nor strange At all;
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In the Church of the Jews, that was nothing so numerous as ours, we find a wicked Saul amongst the Prophets, a scandalous Hophni and Phineas among the Priests; and in the New Testament, when the Ministery, set but aside the Seventy Disciples, was confined within Christs own family, we find but amongst Twelve Apostles a weak Peter, that denied his Lord; and a wicked Judas, that betrayed him.
In the Church of the jews, that was nothing so numerous as ours, we find a wicked Saul among the prophets, a scandalous Hophni and Phinehas among the Priests; and in the New Testament, when the Ministry, Set but aside the Seventy Disciples, was confined within Christ own family, we find but among Twelve Apostles a weak Peter, that denied his Lord; and a wicked Judas, that betrayed him.
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Nay more, in the Church Triumphant in Heaven there was a proud Lucifer, and many Apostate Spirits amongst the Angels those more Immediate Ministers of God.
Nay more, in the Church Triumphant in Heaven there was a proud Lucifer, and many Apostate Spirits among the Angels those more Immediate Ministers of God.
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And methinks, the presence of some few untoward Ministers, which hath been the constant and general unhappiness of all Churches and Ages, should not be urged as the peculiar crime of ours.
And methinks, the presence of Some few untoward Ministers, which hath been the constant and general unhappiness of all Churches and Ages, should not be urged as the peculiar crime of ours.
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one man blames the Bishop that Ordains; a second blames the Patron that Presents; a third blames the Diocesan, that giveth Institution and commands Induction.
one man blames the Bishop that Ordains; a second blames the Patron that Presents; a third blames the Diocesan, that gives Institution and commands Induction.
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But notwithstanding all this, what if I tell you, and that upon very good reason, that the main fault lieth somewhere else? As to the Patron that presents he is commonly some Noble person, at least some man that is Rich; and since he is so, let him fee his Lawyer, or answer for himself; but as to the Bishops of England, they are our Fathers; and their just honour, by the Law of our God, are we bound to vindicate; and for them who Ordain and Collate all Ministers, we have enough to reply.
But notwithstanding all this, what if I tell you, and that upon very good reason, that the main fault lies somewhere Else? As to the Patron that presents he is commonly Some Noble person, At least Some man that is Rich; and since he is so, let him fee his Lawyer, or answer for himself; but as to the Bishops of England, they Are our Father's; and their just honour, by the Law of our God, Are we bound to vindicate; and for them who Ordain and Collate all Ministers, we have enough to reply.
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'Tis well known, that the Bishops of England do not pretend ▪ as the Bishop of Rome doth, to be infallible; after their strictest enquiry into the lives of persons to be Ordained or Collated, 'tis possible, that the wisest of them being but men, though stiled Angels, may be mistaken. 'Tis impossible, that the Bishop, who is neither omnipresent nor omniscient, should certainly and personally know the conversations of all, nor the hearts of any, that come to be Ordained or Collated. But yet, whoever doth so, doth present himself to the Bishop as a pretender to Religion and Holiness; and to justifie that pretence of his, he brings along with him fair Testimonials, Certificals, and Subscriptions from some eminent persons, who, upon their own knowledge, bear witness to the Integrity of his Conversation. It is true, what our Learning is, what Intellectuals we have, the Bishop himself may sift and easily know;
It's well known, that the Bishops of England do not pretend ▪ as the Bishop of Room does, to be infallible; After their Strictest enquiry into the lives of Persons to be Ordained or Collated, it's possible, that the Wisest of them being but men, though styled Angels, may be mistaken. It's impossible, that the Bishop, who is neither omnipresent nor omniscient, should Certainly and personally know the conversations of all, nor the hearts of any, that come to be Ordained or Collated. But yet, whoever does so, does present himself to the Bishop as a pretender to Religion and Holiness; and to justify that pretence of his, he brings along with him fair Testimonials, Certificals, and Subscriptions from Some eminent Persons, who, upon their own knowledge, bear witness to the Integrity of his Conversation. It is true, what our Learning is, what Intellectuals we have, the Bishop himself may sift and Easily know;
And as it is impossible that the Bishop, who is but a man, should discover the present hypocrisie of any mans heart; so is it equally impossible, that he should foresee the future miscarriages of any mans life. There may be after our Ordination, Quinquennium Neronis, I mean, we may carry our selves very fair for a while, and yet break out at last; But what then? is the Bishop to blame for this? tell me, is it possible, that the Governours of our Church should fly as Cherubims? is it possible, that our Bishops, who are clogg'd with flesh, should move in an instant, like so many Intelligences, from parish to parish, from Church to Church, that so they may see and hear how the Minister preacheth upon the Sunday, and how he liveth all the week after? No;
And as it is impossible that the Bishop, who is but a man, should discover the present hypocrisy of any men heart; so is it equally impossible, that he should foresee the future miscarriages of any men life. There may be After our Ordination, Quinquennium Nero's, I mean, we may carry our selves very fair for a while, and yet break out At last; But what then? is the Bishop to blame for this? tell me, is it possible, that the Governors of our Church should fly as Cherubims? is it possible, that our Bishops, who Are clogged with Flesh, should move in an instant, like so many Intelligences, from parish to parish, from Church to Church, that so they may see and hear how the Minister Preacheth upon the Sunday, and how he lives all the Week After? No;
'tis absolutely necessary, that the Bishop, though he be the great Watch-man of Israel and the Seer of the Church, must notwithstanding see with other mens eyes, and hear with other mens ears; he must be informed of those misdemeanours in the Diocess, which 'tis impossible that he should otherwise know himself,
it's absolutely necessary, that the Bishop, though he be the great Watchman of Israel and the Seer of the Church, must notwithstanding see with other men's eyes, and hear with other men's ears; he must be informed of those misdemeanours in the Diocese, which it's impossible that he should otherwise know himself,
And doubtless, the want of this information is the only just ground of those complaints, that are continued of such and such miscarriages in the Clergy. I dare affirm, that if there be any one scandalous Minister yet found amongst us, the blame doth not lie in the Bishop, who is the great Officer and Judge of the Church; but rather in the Church-Wardens, those inferiour Officers, who are the Trustees of every Parish.
And doubtless, the want of this information is the only just ground of those complaints, that Are continued of such and such miscarriages in the Clergy. I Dare affirm, that if there be any one scandalous Minister yet found among us, the blame does not lie in the Bishop, who is the great Officer and Judge of the Church; but rather in the Church-Wardens, those inferior Officers, who Are the Trustees of every Parish.
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'Tis like enough, that in some Towns the Officers themselves may be men of Debauched lives; and, being such, do love that Minister best, that is most like themselves, who perhaps spares their sins,
It's like enough, that in Some Towns the Officers themselves may be men of Debauched lives; and, being such, do love that Minister best, that is most like themselves, who perhaps spares their Sins,
but perhaps you'l say, to what purpose? I'l tell you what, do but prove your Minister to be a drunkard, and I dare warrant, that he will be quickly forced either to leave the Ale-house, or quit the Church. Once more;
but perhaps You'll say, to what purpose? I'll tell you what, do but prove your Minister to be a drunkard, and I Dare warrant, that he will be quickly forced either to leave the Alehouse, or quit the Church. Once more;
is your Minister a Swearer? can you prove him such? if so, then by all that Sacred respect, which you owe to your own solemn Oaths, you are obliged to present those rash ones of his: and when once that is done, I dare assure you, that such a Minister,
is your Minister a Swearer? can you prove him such? if so, then by all that Sacred respect, which you owe to your own solemn Oaths, you Are obliged to present those rash ones of his: and when once that is done, I Dare assure you, that such a Minister,
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you are this day obliged to present whatever is found amiss among your selves or us; you are concerned to take heed, that your Presentments be Candid, Fair, and Impartial: Present no man that is Innocent, because perhaps you hate him;
you Are this day obliged to present whatever is found amiss among your selves or us; you Are concerned to take heed, that your Presentments be Candid, Fair, and Impartial: Present no man that is Innocent, Because perhaps you hate him;
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were it thus, your just complaints would be removed, your just desires would be accomplished; were it thus, you would all be convinced, that the design of this days meeting is Christian, high, and noble; in a word, you would find by your own experience, that the End of a Visitation is not,
were it thus, your just complaints would be removed, your just Desires would be accomplished; were it thus, you would all be convinced, that the Design of this days meeting is Christian, high, and noble; in a word, you would find by your own experience, that the End of a Visitation is not,
Non provenit dignitas ex Nomine, sed Virtute; merito non vocabulo; sanctitate, non Ministerio. Ber. Serm. de Coena Domini. Sacerdotes Dei non immerito vos dixerim, si vixeriti• Sa•erdotali•er. Bern. Serm. de Coena Domini. Ʋt sit quisque veru• Sacerdos, oportet ut non solo Sacramento, sed justitiâ quoque indua•ur. Aug. contra literas Petiliani, lib. 2.
Non provenit dignitas ex Nomine, sed Virtute; merito non Vocabulo; Sanctitude, non Ministerio. Ber. Sermon de Coena Domini. Sacerdotes Dei non immerito vos dixerim, si vixeriti• Sa•erdotali•er. Bern. Sermon de Coena Domini. Ʋt fit Quisque veru• Sacerdos, oportet ut non solo Sacramento, sed justitiâ quoque indua•ur. Aug. contra literas Petiliani, lib. 2.
Chrysost. Tom. 6. Episcopi, Presbyteri, aut Diaconi •ffi io nihil in hac vita difficilius, laboriosius, periculosius. Aug. Epist. 148. ad Episc. Valerium. Georgius Archiep. Alexand. in vita Chrysost.
Chrysostom Tom. 6. Bishops, Presbyteries, Or Deacons •ffi io nihil in hac vita More difficult, laboriosius, periculosius. Aug. Epistle 148. and Episc Valerium. George Archbishop Alexander in vita Chrysostom
NONLATINALPHABET, Chry. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. NONLATINALPHABET. Dionys. Arcop. de Hier. Eccles. c. 5. Bern. in serm. de Coena Domini. De imitat. Christi. l. 4. c. 12.
, Chry, etc.. Dionys Arcop. de Hier. Eccles. c. 5. Bern. in sermon. de Coena Domini. De imitat. Christ. l. 4. c. 12.
Concil. Laod. Can. 24. Non debet, qui animarum curam gerit, ta••rnas intrare, nisi necessitate co•ctus. Aug. serm. 36. ad fratres in Eremo. Concil. Carthag. Can. 40. Apost. Can. 54. NONLATINALPHABET. Arist. in Apost. Can. 54.
Council. Laod Can. 24. Non debet, qui animarum curam gerit, ta••rnas intrare, nisi necessitate co•ctus. Aug. sermon. 36. ad Brothers in Eremo. Council. Carthage. Can. 40. Apost. Can. 54.. Arist. in Apost. Can. 54.
Concil. Laod. Can. 54. Non licet Clerico extra horam libere, vel de domo in domum transire ▪ & prandium vel coennm ordinare. Aug. serm. 36. ad fratres in Eremo. Apost. Can. 42. Novel. 123. de Episc. Aud. Joan. Antioch. Nomocan. Constit. 36. Concil. sextum in Trullo Can. 24. Symsons Church-History.
Council. Laod Can. 54. Non licet Clerico extra horam libere, vel de domo in domum transire ▪ & prandium vel coennm ordinare. Aug. sermon. 36. ad Brothers in Eremo. Apost. Can. 42. Novel. 123. de Episc Odd Joan. Antioch. Nomocan. Constitut 36. Council. Sextus in Trullo Can. 24. Symsons Church history.
