Christianity restored to its primitive purity, or the mercenary church reform'd being an abstract of a sermon, preached at Oak-wood Chappel in Surry, and at the Abbey Church in Bath June the 27th. 1699. Shewing that all true pastors must preach freely. By Jos. Perkins.
WE have Christ's express command for it Mat. 10. v. 8. [ Freely ye have received, Freely give ] which command the Apostles observed by Preaching the Gospel Freely; without respect to any Reward. By which means Christ and his Apostles were very Poor, and lived by Almes.
WE have Christ's express command for it Mathew 10. v. 8. [ Freely you have received, Freely give ] which command the Apostles observed by Preaching the Gospel Freely; without respect to any Reward. By which means christ and his Apostles were very Poor, and lived by Alms.
and therefore St. Paul does so often clear himself from the Suspicion of Covetousness, [ I have coveted no mans silver, or gold or apparel. Act. 20.33. Neither at any time vsed we a Cloak of Covetousness, God is witness. 1 Thes. 2.5. He calls God to witness, which surely he would not do (saith Bp. Sanderson ) nisi dignus vindice nodus, if it did not highly concerne him to stand clear in the eye of the World in that behalf.
and Therefore Saint Paul does so often clear himself from the Suspicion of Covetousness, [ I have coveted no men silver, or gold or apparel. Act. 20.33. Neither At any time used we a Cloak of Covetousness, God is witness. 1 Thebes 2.5. He calls God to witness, which surely he would not do (Says Bishop Sanderson) nisi Dignus vindice nodus, if it did not highly concern him to stand clear in the eye of the World in that behalf.
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He wrought with his own hands for his living that he might not be burthensome to those, to whom he Freely Preached the Gospel. (2. Thes. 3.8.) but that they might know he aimed onely (as every other true Pastor does) at the benefit of their Souls, and nothing at all at his own worldly ends: for thus he saith, I seek not yours but you: not seeking my own profit,
He wrought with his own hands for his living that he might not be burdensome to those, to whom he Freely Preached the Gospel. (2. Thebes 3.8.) but that they might know he aimed only (as every other true Pastor does) At the benefit of their Souls, and nothing At all At his own worldly ends: for thus he Says, I seek not yours but you: not seeking my own profit,
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And again whether those that grasp together Pluralities of livings and seek to get into the richest Parsonages, are of St. Pauls mind or no, I leave the World to Judge.
And again whither those that grasp together Pluralities of livings and seek to get into the Richest Parsonages, Are of Saint Paul's mind or no, I leave the World to Judge.
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The Servant is not greater than his Lord, nor the Disciple greater than his Master. Christ had not where to lay his Head, lived by Almes, went about on Foot, and had not a piece of Money to pay Caesar his due,
The Servant is not greater than his Lord, nor the Disciple greater than his Master. christ had not where to lay his Head, lived by Alms, went about on Foot, and had not a piece of Money to pay Caesar his endue,
Many of our Pluralists, &c. Live in stately Pallaces, ride in glorious Chariots, and have of the Churches Revenues some 500 l. some 1000 l. some many Thousands a year.
Many of our Pluralists, etc. Live in stately Palaces, ride in glorious Chariots, and have of the Churches Revenues Some 500 l. Some 1000 l. Some many Thousands a year.
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But without that, 1000 l. a year is not enough to satiate the desires of some of our Preachers, Food and Raiment is an Apostles Hire: If our Preachers (by what names or Titles soever dignified or distinguished, &c. ) can do the work better then Christ and his Apostles did,
But without that, 1000 l. a year is not enough to satiate the Desires of Some of our Preachers, Food and Raiment is an Apostles Hire: If our Preachers (by what names or Titles soever dignified or distinguished, etc.) can do the work better then christ and his Apostles did,
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And I believe, none he desired, but was content with what his Master allowed him, viz. his Food a slender reward: And yet as slender as this reward was, the Apostles did not do the work for the sake of this reward neither.
And I believe, none he desired, but was content with what his Master allowed him, viz. his Food a slender reward: And yet as slender as this reward was, the Apostles did not do the work for the sake of this reward neither.
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For no man can be so foolish as to think that the holy Apostles went up and down to Preach for Victuals, and to get their Living (as many amongst us do get into the Priests Office that they may eat a piece of Bread ) this Mercenary Trade of Preaching for Victualls had been beneath an Apostolick Spirit. No:
For no man can be so foolish as to think that the holy Apostles went up and down to Preach for Victuals, and to get their Living (as many among us do get into the Priests Office that they may eat a piece of Bred) this Mercenary Trade of Preaching for Victuals had been beneath an Apostolic Spirit. No:
If they had been such mean Hirelings as this, they had been altogether unworthy to be called Apostles. This Hire came by the by, and was not at all in their intentions; according to that saying of our Lord, First seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
If they had been such mean Hirelings as this, they had been altogether unworthy to be called Apostles. This Hire Come by the by, and was not At all in their intentions; according to that saying of our Lord, First seek the Kingdom of God and his righteousness,
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St. Paul himselfe sometimes took their Charity, when he knew he might safely do it without danger of being thought covetous: Yet was he always very careful,
Saint Paul himself sometime took their Charity, when he knew he might safely do it without danger of being Thought covetous: Yet was he always very careful,
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But when the honour of God and the safety of Souls ly at stake, and the takeing of money breeds a strong suspicion in men that we are Covetous, and that Preaching and Praying is but Priest Craft, and a means only to enrich our selves by, we are then bound in Conscience to be very spareing in takeing their Almes, that so we may refrain from all appearance of evil.
But when the honour of God and the safety of Souls lie At stake, and the taking of money breeds a strong suspicion in men that we Are Covetous, and that Preaching and Praying is but Priest Craft, and a means only to enrich our selves by, we Are then bound in Conscience to be very sparing in taking their Alms, that so we may refrain from all appearance of evil.
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If we will do the work of God sincerely, we must overlook all Rewards, and suffer no mixture of selfe Love to mingle with and corrupt our pure intentions. That so all men may see our good works,
If we will do the work of God sincerely, we must overlook all Rewards, and suffer no mixture of self Love to mingle with and corrupt our pure intentions. That so all men may see our good works,
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But then it must be the Labourer, and not the Loyterer. He that does not Work, neither should he Eat. The greedy Pluralist then that does not the Work, but keeps Journey-men Curates to Work for him, does not deserve so much as the Bread he Eates.
But then it must be the Labourer, and not the Loiterer. He that does not Work, neither should he Eat. The greedy Pluralist then that does not the Work, but keeps Journeymen Curates to Work for him, does not deserve so much as the Bred he Eats.
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And yet commonly, he that works least, devours the most. This is the common Practice in the present Church, to make Preaching and Praying a mercenary Trade for Gain,
And yet commonly, he that works least, devours the most. This is the Common Practice in the present Church, to make Preaching and Praying a mercenary Trade for Gain,
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and to keep Journey-men Curates. That which was Ordained of Christ as a meanes to draw mens Minds off from the World, Is it self become (through the cunning of Satan) a mercenary Trade to gain the World? Preaching and Praying are perverted from their right End, not to gain Souls, but to gain the World. The Disciples did forsake the World to follow Christ:
and to keep Journeymen Curates. That which was Ordained of christ as a means to draw men's Minds off from the World, Is it self become (through the cunning of Satan) a mercenary Trade to gain the World? Preaching and Praying Are perverted from their right End, not to gain Souls, but to gain the World. The Disciples did forsake the World to follow christ:
But as far short as they come of them in Goodness, so far would they surpass them in Greatness. Nay were they as good Men as the Heathen Poet, they would be content with Food and Raiment, (as the Apostle also exhorteth) — Mensura tamen quae Sufficiat censûs siquis me consulat, edam:
But as Far short as they come of them in goodness, so Far would they surpass them in Greatness. Nay were they as good Men as the Heathen Poet, they would be content with Food and Raiment, (as the Apostle also exhorteth) — Mensura tamen Quae Sufficiat censûs siquis me consulat, edam:
He that aims at the wrong End, must needs err all the Way, and he that aimes at Honour or Profit by the Ministry, aims at the wrong End. He that desireth the Office of a Bishop desireth a good work, says the Apostle, he speaks only of the Office and the Work, not the Reward. Some indeed do desire the Office and the Work,
He that aims At the wrong End, must needs err all the Way, and he that aims At Honour or Profit by the Ministry, aims At the wrong End. He that Desires the Office of a Bishop Desires a good work, Says the Apostle, he speaks only of the Office and the Work, not the Reward. some indeed do desire the Office and the Work,
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And that this is the aim of many in the present Church of England, may appear by this, that when they have attained the End they aimed at, viz. Preferment, they then make but little use of the means, Preaching Praying &c. according to the old Maxim:
And that this is the aim of many in the present Church of England, may appear by this, that when they have attained the End they aimed At, viz. Preferment, they then make but little use of the means, Preaching Praying etc. according to the old Maxim:
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Acquisito fine cessant media. Just like that Cardinal, who to make shew of Humility and Poverty of spirit, was wont to spread his Table with a Fishing nett; but when he came to be Pope he presently left off the Fishing nett, and being asked why he left off St. Peter's nett, he readily answered, he had already caught the Fish, meaning the Popedome. And many of our Church men do the like at present,
Acquisito fine cessant media. Just like that Cardinal, who to make show of Humility and Poverty of Spirit, was wont to spread his Table with a Fishing net; but when he Come to be Pope he presently left off the Fishing net, and being asked why he left off Saint Peter's net, he readily answered, he had already caught the Fish, meaning the Popedom. And many of our Church men do the like At present,
when they have gotten the thing they aimed at, Preferment, they usually neglect the Office and the Work: Perhaps employ some underling Curate to do the work for them, allowing him some petty Wages for the same, reserving the greatest Share to themselves for doing little or nothing:
when they have got the thing they aimed At, Preferment, they usually neglect the Office and the Work: Perhaps employ Some underling Curate to do the work for them, allowing him Some Petty Wages for the same, reserving the greatest Share to themselves for doing little or nothing:
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But what reason is this, that one man should do the Work, and another reap the Profit? To argue the Case a little with you, whosoever you are that employ Journey men Curates. If the Curate does the Work, for which the Parsonage is given as a Reward, why should not he have all the Reward that does all the Work? But we suppose that the Curate is not so good a Preacher as the Rector. I answer, you Pluralists are the more to blame for employing such Persons in a Business of so high a concern,
But what reason is this, that one man should do the Work, and Another reap the Profit? To argue the Case a little with you, whosoever you Are that employ Journey men Curates. If the Curate does the Work, for which the Parsonage is given as a Reward, why should not he have all the Reward that does all the Work? But we suppose that the Curate is not so good a Preacher as the Rector. I answer, you Pluralists Are the more to blame for employing such Persons in a Business of so high a concern,
They always aim to imploy greater Dunces than themselves, or like themselves, according to the Proverb, Similis simili, & similes habent labra lactucas.
They always aim to employ greater Dunces than themselves, or like themselves, according to the Proverb, Similis simili, & similes habent labra lactucas.
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Thus Juvenal could not endure a learned Wife, [ ut solaecismum liceat fecisse Marito ] and the Indian Queen would admit no beautiful Women into her Court and Service,
Thus Juvenal could not endure a learned Wife, [ ut solaecismum liceat To have made Marito ] and the Indian Queen would admit no beautiful Women into her Court and Service,
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least Joan should be prefer'd before my Lady. Now then supposing we are to Preach and Pray for Hire or Reward, (which I do deny) What encouragement is here for Vertue and Learning in the present Church of England,
lest Joan should be preferred before my Lady. Now then supposing we Are to Preach and Pray for Hire or Reward, (which I do deny) What encouragement is Here for Virtue and Learning in the present Church of England,
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Learned and Eloquent men do usually place dull sorry Curates to supply their Places, that so the Parishioners may the more admire their Doctor, who Preaches tho' but seldom, yet abundantly better than the Curate. They know the Maxim very well Contraria inter se posita magis elucescunt.
Learned and Eloquent men do usually place dull sorry Curates to supply their Places, that so the Parishioners may the more admire their Doctor, who Preaches though but seldom, yet abundantly better than the Curate. They know the Maxim very well Contraria inter se Posita magis elucescunt.
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Therefore that the People may have a better Opinion of their Doctor than of the Curate, it concerns the Doctor to provide a Curate that Preaches worse than himself.
Therefore that the People may have a better Opinion of their Doctor than of the Curate, it concerns the Doctor to provide a Curate that Preaches Worse than himself.
'tis quite otherwise in Priest-craft: There the Pluralist in the matter of Mens Souls, employ such Journey men Curates as are always worse than themselves.
it's quite otherwise in Priestcraft: There the Pluralist in the matter of Men's Souls, employ such Journey men Curates as Are always Worse than themselves.
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Here I could instance in several Particulars, but I spare their Names, one of whom has thrust in a Thorn into his Cure, to stop the Gap, a sorry Fence, God knows, to keep the Devil out of his Parish.
Here I could instance in several Particulars, but I spare their Names, one of whom has thrust in a Thorn into his Cure, to stop the Gap, a sorry Fence, God knows, to keep the devil out of his Parish.
And if Learned Men employ such sorry Curates, What can we expect from such as have but little Learning? And yet that there are many Dunces advanced to Dignities and Pluralities, is an undeniable and palpable Truth.
And if Learned Men employ such sorry Curates, What can we expect from such as have but little Learning? And yet that there Are many Dunces advanced to Dignities and Pluralities, is an undeniable and palpable Truth.
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It is obvious to every understanding Man's Knowledge and Observation, That by Bribery, Symony, Affinity, Consanguinity, by Favour, Friendship and base Partiality, very indifferent Scholars, and worse Preachers, are hoysted up into eminent.
It is obvious to every understanding Man's Knowledge and Observation, That by Bribery, Simony, Affinity, Consanguinity, by Favour, Friendship and base Partiality, very indifferent Scholars, and Worse Preachers, Are hoisted up into eminent.
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his Son proves a Dunce, yet for his Fees gets a Degree and Orders, and then is Presented, Instituted and Inducted into the Living, which another deserves ten times better.
his Son Proves a Dunce, yet for his Fees gets a Degree and Order, and then is Presented, Instituted and Inducted into the Living, which Another deserves ten times better.
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To prevent these and many other Abuses, I wish that nothing were settled upon the Church by Law, but that every Parishioner might give the Minister what he pleased;
To prevent these and many other Abuses, I wish that nothing were settled upon the Church by Law, but that every Parishioner might give the Minister what he pleased;
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and that the Ministers would think that Christ's Command to the Apostle, concern'd them too, Freely ye have received, Freely give: Were it thus, none but Religious and Devout Persons would put themselves forward into the Ministry:
and that the Ministers would think that Christ's Command to the Apostle, concerned them too, Freely you have received, Freely give: Were it thus, none but Religious and Devout Persons would put themselves forward into the Ministry:
and the more Covetous and Ambitious any Man is, the more forward is he to thrust himself into the Ministry, on purpose to serve his own base Ends. For when there is striving for greater Livings,
and the more Covetous and Ambitious any Man is, the more forward is he to thrust himself into the Ministry, on purpose to serve his own base Ends. For when there is striving for greater Livings,
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It is reported in Baker's Chronicles, That the Prior of a certain Convent in England being dead, many of the Monks made great Interest to the King, to get to be Prior: But the King took notice of one Poor Monk who never sought at all for this Dignity;
It is reported in Baker's Chronicles, That the Prior of a certain Convent in England being dead, many of the Monks made great Interest to the King, to get to be Prior: But the King took notice of one Poor Monk who never sought At all for this Dignity;
and asked him, Brother what wilt thou give me to be Prior? not one Farthing said the Monk, for I can serve God as well, (and with more ease) with what allowance I have already,
and asked him, Brother what wilt thou give me to be Prior? not one Farthing said the Monk, for I can serve God as well, (and with more ease) with what allowance I have already,
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And certainly that man best deserves to be a Priest, or Bishop, that least desires the Profit; and he that desires it at all, deserves it not at all. He that makes Divinity a Step to raise his Fortune by, is altogether unworthy of that high and honourable Office. And yet alas!
And Certainly that man best deserves to be a Priest, or Bishop, that least Desires the Profit; and he that Desires it At all, deserves it not At all. He that makes Divinity a Step to raise his Fortune by, is altogether unworthy of that high and honourable Office. And yet alas!
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when they Preached Freely, (as Christ commanded them) and their Flocks as Freely supported their Pastors, Here was no pulling and halling of Duties, from the Congregation by quarrelsom Suits of Law, but all of them resembled God their Father in giving Freely to each other, the Pastor his Spiritual to his Flock,
when they Preached Freely, (as christ commanded them) and their Flocks as Freely supported their Pastors, Here was no pulling and halling of Duties, from the Congregation by quarrelsome Suits of Law, but all of them resembled God their Father in giving Freely to each other, the Pastor his Spiritual to his Flock,
because he is but a Hireling: and so the Wolfe scatters and devours the Sheep, Just so do all mercenary Preachers, seeing the Wolfe of Popery or Persecution coming, presently fly from their own principals, giving way to the Wolfe. For what cares the Hireling so long as he has his Hire? He matters not which Master he serves, God, or Satan. Whereas he that is content to Preach Freely, and has no Preferment to lose, has no temptation on him, to make him tack about every time the wind Turns,
Because he is but a Hireling: and so the Wolf scatters and devours the Sheep, Just so do all mercenary Preachers, seeing the Wolf of Popery or Persecution coming, presently fly from their own principals, giving Way to the Wolf. For what Cares the Hireling so long as he has his Hire? He matters not which Master he serves, God, or Satan. Whereas he that is content to Preach Freely, and has no Preferment to loose, has no temptation on him, to make him tack about every time the wind Turns,
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For men observing the minds of their Teachers set upon this World, are apt to believe that there is no other World, and that the Resurrection, a future State, Heaven and Hell, are but Chymera 's and Fables invented by Priests,
For men observing the minds of their Teachers Set upon this World, Are apt to believe that there is no other World, and that the Resurrection, a future State, Heaven and Hell, Are but Chymera is and Fables invented by Priests,
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as I have heard an Athiest affirm, who told me, One bird in hand (meaning the present Life) is better than two in the bush, (meaning the Life to come) I am affraid that the Covetousness of Church-men Imbracing this present World, has most powerfully taught Atheism and Irreligion, Their Examples overthrow their Doctrine.
as I have herd an Atheist affirm, who told me, One bird in hand (meaning the present Life) is better than two in the bush, (meaning the Life to come) I am afraid that the Covetousness of Churchmen Embracing this present World, has most powerfully taught Atheism and Irreligion, Their Examples overthrow their Doctrine.
Tis in vain to Preach against Covetousness, (which no man that has his mouth stopp'd with 2 or 3 Steeples (can well do) if it appear that our very Preaching is but a means to gain Riches, and an effect of Covetousness it self.
This in vain to Preach against Covetousness, (which no man that has his Mouth stopped with 2 or 3 Steeples (can well do) if it appear that our very Preaching is but a means to gain Riches, and an Effect of Covetousness it self.
and shew the same heroick and Apostolick Spirit, that was in St. Paul and the other Apostles, who had not an Eye to the World, but only to God and his truth. He that pretends he aims at both, the saving of Souls,
and show the same heroic and Apostolic Spirit, that was in Saint Paul and the other Apostles, who had not an Eye to the World, but only to God and his truth. He that pretends he aims At both, the Saving of Souls,
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For who can look at two objects so directly opposite as God, and the World? Tis the intention that has the greatest force to render an action good or evil.
For who can look At two objects so directly opposite as God, and the World? This the intention that has the greatest force to render an actium good or evil.
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If in our Sermons we aim at Profit or applause, or any thing save the glory of God, and the benefit of Soul's, then are our affections insincere, and will prove as unacceptable to God, as unprofitable to men.
If in our Sermons we aim At Profit or applause, or any thing save the glory of God, and the benefit of Soul's, then Are our affections insincere, and will prove as unacceptable to God, as unprofitable to men.
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They that follow Christ, and Preach for the sake of gain, and to grow Rich by the Church revenews, are like Judas, who followed Christ, that he might get something by him.
They that follow christ, and Preach for the sake of gain, and to grow Rich by the Church revenues, Are like Judas, who followed christ, that he might get something by him.
When they are like to come to any loss for Christ's sake, they will readily betray his truth either by silence or contradiction. But he that Preaches Freely, is safe from being tempted to be a Turn-coat, or a time-server, or man-pleaser. He that Preaches Freely in this sence, may also Preach Freely in another sence, that is to say, with greater freedom and Liberty of Speech,
When they Are like to come to any loss for Christ's sake, they will readily betray his truth either by silence or contradiction. But he that Preaches Freely, is safe from being tempted to be a Turncoat, or a timeserver, or man-pleaser. He that Preaches Freely in this sense, may also Preach Freely in Another sense, that is to say, with greater freedom and Liberty of Speech,
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Base and ignoble are the intentions of all those parents, who breed up their Sons at Schools and Universities, on purpose to provide for them in the World, and to raise their Fortunes by the treasure of the Church, by bestowing on them such livings as they have in their own gift:
Base and ignoble Are the intentions of all those Parents, who breed up their Sons At Schools and Universities, on purpose to provide for them in the World, and to raise their Fortune's by the treasure of the Church, by bestowing on them such livings as they have in their own gift:
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As for Simony (falsly so called) who knows, not that it is a common practice in the present Church? Can it be imagined by any thinking man that a Patrone, who gives a great summe of money for the advowson of a Living, will be so simple as to give a Presentation for nothing. No:
As for Simony (falsely so called) who knows, not that it is a Common practice in the present Church? Can it be imagined by any thinking man that a Patron, who gives a great sum of money for the advowson of a Living, will be so simple as to give a Presentation for nothing. No:
We all justly condemne that Cardinall who gave himself to the Devil to be Pope: But he is a worse fool that gives his money to the Patrone, and his Soul to the Devil by Perjury, for the sake of a Parsonage or Vicaridge.
We all justly condemn that Cardinal who gave himself to the devil to be Pope: But he is a Worse fool that gives his money to the Patron, and his Soul to the devil by Perjury, for the sake of a Parsonage or Vicarage.
And when we observe that meer Ignoramus 's are in great Livings, and wiser men shut out, every one of sence may well imagin, that not their vertue, but their money, advanced them to the same:
And when we observe that mere Ignoramus is Are in great Livings, and Wiser men shut out, every one of sense may well imagine, that not their virtue, but their money, advanced them to the same:
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and then the Church is like to be served well, when he that should Preach against covetousness, Perjury and simony, is himself a covetous Perjur'd simonist, and deserves rather to stand in a Pillory than a Pulpit. Alas!
and then the Church is like to be served well, when he that should Preach against covetousness, Perjury and simony, is himself a covetous Perjured simonist, and deserves rather to stand in a Pillory than a Pulpit. Alas!
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Wherefore to avoid all these grievous Sins, we must shun Covetousness (for they that will be rich, fall into Temptation) and Preach Freely, and when we have so done, we must still say, we are unprofitable Servants, we have done what was our Duty to doe.
Wherefore to avoid all these grievous Sins, we must shun Covetousness (for they that will be rich, fallen into Temptation) and Preach Freely, and when we have so done, we must still say, we Are unprofitable Servants, we have done what was our Duty to do.
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I shall now answer some few objections, that may be made, and then conclude. 1st. They will object, That this Preaching for nothing will make us Poor, and thereby Contemptible.
I shall now answer Some few objections, that may be made, and then conclude. 1st. They will Object, That this Preaching for nothing will make us Poor, and thereby Contemptible.
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I answer, the Apostles were Poor, yet very honourable. But by your own objection, you tacitely confess, that 'tis not your Vertue or Worth, but your Riches that renders you honourable; and then the respect and honour you have, is not given to you, but to your money. When an Ass went through the City with a golden Image on his back, the superstitious People fell on their knees and worship'd:
I answer, the Apostles were Poor, yet very honourable. But by your own objection, you tacitly confess, that it's not your Virtue or Worth, but your Riches that renders you honourable; and then the respect and honour you have, is not given to you, but to your money. When an Ass went through the city with a golden Image on his back, the superstitious People fell on their knees and worshipped:
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they object, That the Apostles where Rich-men; Had they not more then any of our Church-men? For did not many men sell their whose Estates, and bring the price thereof,
they Object, That the Apostles where Rich-men; Had they not more then any of our Churchmen? For did not many men fell their whose Estates, and bring the price thereof,
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For they were not so good Husbands as to Pocket it up, (as our Priests, &c. do) but distribution was made for the relief and necessity of the Poor Christians, according as they had need.
For they were not so good Husbands as to Pocket it up, (as our Priests, etc. do) but distribution was made for the relief and necessity of the Poor Christians, according as they had need.
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v. 35. Let them look to it, that appropriate to themselves the Revenews of the Church, which were given by Religious Papists, and put into the hands of Churchmen, not that they should,
v. 35. Let them look to it, that Appropriate to themselves the Revenues of the Church, which were given by Religious Papists, and put into the hands of Churchmen, not that they should,
like Judas, convert it to their own Private use, but imploy it to the relief of the Poor. 3ly. They object, that they have not received their talent Freely, (as the Apostles did) but that they gave money for their Learning, for their Degrees, for their Orders, Licences, Institution, Induction, and (I believe they may truly say) for their Presentation too.
like Judas, convert it to their own Private use, but employ it to the relief of the Poor. 3ly. They Object, that they have not received their talon Freely, (as the Apostles did) but that they gave money for their Learning, for their Degrees, for their Order, Licences, Institution, Induction, and (I believe they may truly say) for their Presentation too.
and he will upbraid them with it afterwards to their shame, that he made them Rich. 4ly. They object, that they that serve at the Altar, should live by the Altar:
and he will upbraid them with it afterwards to their shame, that he made them Rich. 4ly. They Object, that they that serve At the Altar, should live by the Altar:
I allow then, that if unconscionable men will deny you your Meat and Cloathing, you may exact it of them, (provided you Labour in the Work) But I think it were better (by Bp. Sandersons leave) not to goe to Law with ungrateful People for a little Victualls and Drink,
I allow then, that if unconscionable men will deny you your Meat and Clothing, you may exact it of them, (provided you Labour in the Work) But I think it were better (by Bishop Sandersons leave) not to go to Law with ungrateful People for a little Victuals and Drink,
By all that has been said, I hope it appears plainly, that it is the Duty of Christ's Ministers, (notwithstanding God has allowed them Food, &c. ) to execute their Office Freely, without respect to that, or any other reward; when we have done thus, we must yet confess we are unprofitable Servants, we have done but what was our duty to do,
By all that has been said, I hope it appears plainly, that it is the Duty of Christ's Ministers, (notwithstanding God has allowed them Food, etc.) to execute their Office Freely, without respect to that, or any other reward; when we have done thus, we must yet confess we Are unprofitable Servants, we have done but what was our duty to do,
as an ignorant, covetous, ungratious Person that is Rich. They that seek for Rectories, Vicaridges, Bishopricks for the sake of gain, are no better than those that followed Christ for the sake of the Loaves: And are no better ahen the Heathens: (for after all these things do the Heathens seek.)
as an ignorant, covetous, ungracious Person that is Rich. They that seek for Rectories, Vicarages, Bishoprics for the sake of gain, Are no better than those that followed christ for the sake of the Loaves: And Are no better ahen the heathens: (for After all these things do the heathens seek.)
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just as our Sea and Land Captains and Officers, who living in a constant and habitual Practice of Cursing, Swearing, Blaspheming, &c. do yet take the Communion to qualifie them for the King's Service.
just as our Sea and Land Captains and Officers, who living in a constant and habitual Practice of Cursing, Swearing, Blaspheming, etc. do yet take the Communion to qualify them for the King's Service.
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I am sorry that the Liberal Arts should become servile, and Divinity it self made a Slave to Mammon. I am sorry that the pretended Disciples of Christ, should strive to be so very much Richer than their Master; and they that are not so good Teachers as the Apostles, should yet desire to be so very much above them.
I am sorry that the Liberal Arts should become servile, and Divinity it self made a Slave to Mammon. I am sorry that the pretended Disciples of christ, should strive to be so very much Richer than their Master; and they that Are not so good Teachers as the Apostles, should yet desire to be so very much above them.
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as Purgatory, Praying for the dead, Indulgences, Pardons, and Intercession to Saints, by which means they gull'd and fool'd the ignorant deluded vulgar,
as Purgatory, Praying for the dead, Indulgences, Pardons, and Intercession to Saints, by which means they gulled and fooled the ignorant deluded Vulgar,
All quarreling betwixt these Parties about Religion, is but like that of Rivals, contending for a Rich Lady, take away her Dowry and her Covetous Rivals will soon quit their persuit.
All quarreling betwixt these Parties about Religion, is but like that of Rivals, contending for a Rich Lady, take away her Dowry and her Covetous Rivals will soon quit their pursuit.
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He is the true Lover only that Preaches freely, and loves Religion, not for her Riches, but for her Beauty of Holiness. Great is Diana of the Ephesians!
He is the true Lover only that Preaches freely, and loves Religion, not for her Riches, but for her Beauty of Holiness. Great is Diana of the Ephesians!
'Twas for the sake of Gain that they served a false Goddesse: 'Tis for the sake of gain that Covetous men serve the true God, as the Devil falsely upbraided Job. A true Church-man, (and every true Christian) must look higher than the things below,
'Twas for the sake of Gain that they served a false Goddess: It's for the sake of gain that Covetous men serve the true God, as the devil falsely upbraided Job. A true Churchman, (and every true Christian) must look higher than the things below,
No, they that tell Truth, shall be fed with the bread of Affliction and the water of Affliction, whilst the false Prophets shall be fed at Jezebels Table.
No, they that tell Truth, shall be fed with the bred of Affliction and the water of Affliction, while the false prophets shall be fed At Jezebels Table.
The World loves the Hireling best, because the Hireling always Preaches pleasing things, otherwise they know they shall forfeit their Hire. Thus they have their great Livings, not for declaring the whole Truth,
The World loves the Hireling best, Because the Hireling always Preaches pleasing things, otherwise they know they shall forfeit their Hire. Thus they have their great Livings, not for declaring the Whole Truth,
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The Devil sometimes gives Church-men great Livings to stop their Mouths, that they may not Preach against Popery or Rebellion, or any work of Darkness, that Satan the Prince of Darkness is about.
The devil sometime gives Churchmen great Livings to stop their Mouths, that they may not Preach against Popery or Rebellion, or any work of Darkness, that Satan the Prince of Darkness is about.
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A true Witness will speak the Truth without being Hired to do it, but a false Witness must be subborn'd and Hired, and these Hirelings are the only Favourites of the World:
A true Witness will speak the Truth without being Hired to do it, but a false Witness must be suborned and Hired, and these Hirelings Are the only Favourites of the World:
Things dear bought, are good for Ladies; those delicate people that cannot endure the severity of Gods Truth, are best pleased with those temporizing fawning Chaplains, that sow Pillows, and daub with untempered Mortar.
Things dear bought, Are good for Ladies; those delicate people that cannot endure the severity of God's Truth, Are best pleased with those temporizing fawning Chaplains, that sow Pillows, and daub with untempered Mortar.
If Christ whipt out of the Temple, such as Bought and Sold there, What shall become of them that Buy and sell the very Temples themselves? What shall become of them that Sell their very Sermons and Prayers, &c. What shall become of them that turn the holy Calling into a mercenary Trade for Gain?
If christ whipped out of the Temple, such as Bought and Sold there, What shall become of them that Buy and fell the very Temples themselves? What shall become of them that Fell their very Sermons and Prayers, etc. What shall become of them that turn the holy Calling into a mercenary Trade for Gain?
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I for my part am no Hireling, but a Member of that pure and unspotted Church, all whose Sons resemble their heavenly Father, in giving Freely what he has freely given them.
I for my part am no Hireling, but a Member of that pure and unspotted Church, all whose Sons resemble their heavenly Father, in giving Freely what he has freely given them.
For as God has freely given to us life and being, and all things, yea and his own Son Freely, so does every one of his Children, freely impart and communicate to each other.
For as God has freely given to us life and being, and all things, yea and his own Son Freely, so does every one of his Children, freely impart and communicate to each other.
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And therefore that Church, wherein Preaching is made a Trade for gain, that Church wherein Dignities are bestowed by Partiality, that Church wherein there is no respect to Learning: That Church which forbids Mariage, that Church which Beats and Banishes her Pastors for Preaching the same sound Doctrine she pretends to maintain, that Church wherein Buying and Selling of Parsonages, &c. are constantly practiced, that Church that takes no Care of her own,
And Therefore that Church, wherein Preaching is made a Trade for gain, that Church wherein Dignities Are bestowed by Partiality, that Church wherein there is no respect to Learning: That Church which forbids Marriage, that Church which Beats and Banishes her Pastors for Preaching the same found Doctrine she pretends to maintain, that Church wherein Buying and Selling of Parsonages, etc. Are constantly practiced, that Church that Takes no Care of her own,
namely those of her own Houshold. I do renounce, with all the covetous Desires thereof, as being fully perswaded, that the nearer to this Church, the farther from God.
namely those of her own Household. I do renounce, with all the covetous Desires thereof, as being Fully persuaded, that the nearer to this Church, the farther from God.
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