Christs counsel to his church in two sermons preached at the two last fasts : one April xi. MDCLXXX, the other December xxi. MDCLXXX / by Symon Patrick ...
A SERMON PREACHED ON THE FAST-DAY, APRIL xi. MDCLXXIX. REVEL. II. 16. Repent, or else I will come unto thee quickly, and I will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
A SERMON PREACHED ON THE FAST-DAY, APRIL xi. MDCLXXIX. REVEL. II 16. repent, or Else I will come unto thee quickly, and I will fight against them with the sword of my Mouth.
WHAT our Saviour had said unto the Jews before his death, (in the Second Lesson for this Morning Prayer) xiii. Luke 3, 5. Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish;
WHAT our Saviour had said unto the jews before his death, (in the Second lesson for this Morning Prayer) xiii. Lycia 3, 5. Except you Repent, you shall all likewise perish;
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and take warning by it, as much as if it had been addressed to them by name, ver. 17. He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches.
and take warning by it, as much as if it had been addressed to them by name, ver. 17. He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit Says unto the Churches.
In which words you may easily discern, An Exhortation to a most necessary Duty, which is, To repent: and a Commination in case the Exhortation be not obeyed;
In which words you may Easily discern, an Exhortation to a most necessary Duty, which is, To Repent: and a Commination in case the Exhortation be not obeyed;
The Exhortation is so frequently pressed, and as frequently explained, that I cannot think it fit to spend the time in telling you what it is to repent. For you all know well enough, that it is such a godly sorrow for what we have done amiss,
The Exhortation is so frequently pressed, and as frequently explained, that I cannot think it fit to spend the time in telling you what it is to Repent. For you all know well enough, that it is such a godly sorrow for what we have done amiss,
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but only by observing that Vow better, which we have violated and broken? No man of sense can think, there is any other way of being reconciled to God after we have offended him;
but only by observing that Voelli better, which we have violated and broken? No man of sense can think, there is any other Way of being reconciled to God After we have offended him;
And what Theme is there more common, that comes oftner into the Pulpits? I wish the perpetual sound of it without due regard, have not made it become so ineffectual, that now men turn a deaf ear to such Discourses,
And what Theme is there more Common, that comes oftener into the Pulpits? I wish the perpetual found of it without due regard, have not made it become so ineffectual, that now men turn a deaf ear to such Discourses,
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Let him hear, at least, what a desperate course he runs, if he continue to neglect a Duty which is so well known, that he thinks he need not hear of it any more.
Let him hear, At least, what a desperate course he runs, if he continue to neglect a Duty which is so well known, that he thinks he need not hear of it any more.
and he is led to consider with himself, Whither am I going? What mischief is this which threatens me? Whither will this course carry me? and what will be the end of these things? And if the danger be very great and pressing;
and he is led to Consider with himself, Whither am I going? What mischief is this which threatens me? Whither will this course carry me? and what will be the end of these things? And if the danger be very great and pressing;
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Especially if he be perswaded (as you have often heard) that no terrours or affrightments, no entreaties or prayers, no crys or tears, no sadness or affliction of Spirit, no outward humiliation or abasements, no purposes, no promises will prevail for his deliverance from that danger;
Especially if he be persuaded (as you have often herd) that no terrors or affrightments, no entreaties or Prayers, no cries or tears, no sadness or affliction of Spirit, no outward humiliation or abasements, no Purposes, no promises will prevail for his deliverance from that danger;
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would you think of any other means to avoid it, but only by turning into another path? Though you should quiver and tremble like a Leaf when it is shaken with the Wind;
would you think of any other means to avoid it, but only by turning into Another path? Though you should quiver and tremble like a Leaf when it is shaken with the Wind;
though you should conceive the greatest horrour, and offer never so many Prayers and Vows; nay though you turned your faces about, and looked the contrary way;
though you should conceive the greatest horror, and offer never so many Prayers and Vows; nay though you turned your faces about, and looked the contrary Way;
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and costing him may a fall, hath the Pit of Hell, a bottomless Pit of destruction, which burns with Fire and Brimstone, set evidently before his eyes:
and costing him may a fallen, hath the Pit of Hell, a bottomless Pit of destruction, which burns with Fire and Brimstone, Set evidently before his eyes:
and which is more, is link'd in a wicked society with those, that by their riot and luxury, prophaneness and irreligion, neglect of all things but their sottish pleasures, are bringing the Countrey wherein they live to utter ruine;
and which is more, is linked in a wicked society with those, that by their riot and luxury, profaneness and irreligion, neglect of all things but their sottish pleasures, Are bringing the Country wherein they live to utter ruin;
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If when they get up again, they still go on, and will not forsake their evil way, Heaven it self cannot preserve them from destruction, having appointed that fearful end for such obstinate, refractory Sinners;
If when they get up again, they still go on, and will not forsake their evil Way, Heaven it self cannot preserve them from destruction, having appointed that fearful end for such obstinate, refractory Sinners;
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Hoping therefore that, every one of you being convinced of this, the representation of the danger of impenitency will, at least, move you to design and begin a change of your lives, I shall treat of that at this time;
Hoping Therefore that, every one of you being convinced of this, the representation of the danger of impenitency will, At least, move you to Design and begin a change of your lives, I shall Treat of that At this time;
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wherein our Blessed Lord threatens, that unless the Church of Pergamus repented, he would come quickly to her, and fight against them with the sword of his mouth.
wherein our Blessed Lord threatens, that unless the Church of Pergamos repented, he would come quickly to her, and fight against them with the sword of his Mouth.
Come unto thee? What better News can there be than this (would one think) if he read no further? What more welcome Guest can we have than God himself? who is wont in these terms to express his tender love and kindness towards Sinners.
Come unto thee? What better News can there be than this (would one think) if he read no further? What more welcome Guest can we have than God himself? who is wont in these terms to express his tender love and kindness towards Sinners.
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It changes all this love and good will, into anger, displeasure and jealousie. His coming now signifies quite another thing; His appearing is dreadful;
It changes all this love and good will, into anger, displeasure and jealousy. His coming now signifies quite Another thing; His appearing is dreadful;
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The very name of our Blessed Saviour, if you observe it, was NONLATINALPHABET, He that cometh, xi. Matt. 3. And what did he come for? He himself tells you what his first business was, x. John 10. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
The very name of our Blessed Saviour, if you observe it, was, He that comes, xi. Matt. 3. And what did he come for? He himself tells you what his First business was, x. John 10. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Have you so much reason to love your sins, that rather than change your lives, you care not though God turn his loving kindness into displeasure? After your sins have turned the World upside down,
Have you so much reason to love your Sins, that rather than change your lives, you care not though God turn his loving kindness into displeasure? After your Sins have turned the World upside down,
and make still a greater alteration there, to our utter destruction? Is it of no concernment, in what manner God comes to visit you? Is it all one whether he clothe himself with wrath and put on vengeance,
and make still a greater alteration there, to our utter destruction? Is it of no concernment, in what manner God comes to visit you? Is it all one whither he cloth himself with wrath and put on vengeance,
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or come as a Friend, and make affectionate addresses to your Souls? Would you have Him that used to knock at the door of your hearts, desiring to come in,
or come as a Friend, and make affectionate Addresses to your Souls? Would you have Him that used to knock At the door of your hearts, desiring to come in,
break in upon you with a dreadful violence, and fill you with the terrours of the Lord, with an amazed Conscience, with benumming fears, with ghastly apprehensions of the wrath to come, with the beginnings of Hell fire;
break in upon you with a dreadful violence, and fill you with the terrors of the Lord, with an amazed Conscience, with benumbing fears, with ghastly apprehensions of the wrath to come, with the beginnings of Hell fire;
and to pluck up that which he hath planted, as Jeremiah speaks of his Country, xlv. 4.? Or would it be as welcome a sound as any other to hear such a Cry as that in the Prophet Joel, ii. 1. The day of the Lord cometh, it is nigh at hand, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness? wherein he will come to lash us with the severest scourge of all other,
and to pluck up that which he hath planted, as Jeremiah speaks of his Country, xlv. 4.? Or would it be as welcome a found as any other to hear such a Cry as that in the Prophet Joel, ii. 1. The day of the Lord comes, it is High At hand, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of Clouds and of thick darkness? wherein he will come to lash us with the Severest scourge of all other,
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and have had their hearts set against them, and yet will not amend. For which we have the known Maxim of the Wise Man, xxix. Prov. 1. He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
and have had their hearts Set against them, and yet will not amend. For which we have the known Maxim of the Wise Man, xxix. Curae 1. He that being often reproved, Hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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Which seems to be supposed in those words of our Saviour, in his Letter to the last of these Churches, iii. Rev. 19. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore and repent.
Which seems to be supposed in those words of our Saviour, in his letter to the last of these Churches, iii. Rev. 19. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous Therefore and Repent.
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And this reason the Prophet Isaiah gives of the utter desolation which was coming upon Israel, ix. Isai. 13, 14. For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the Lord of hosts.
And this reason the Prophet Isaiah gives of the utter desolation which was coming upon Israel, ix. Isaiah 13, 14. For the people turns not unto him that smites them, neither do they seek the Lord of hosts.
To which many places might be added out of the Prophet Jeremiah; but one shall suffice, vii. Jer. 27, 28. Therefore thou shalt speak these words unto them, but they will not hearken to thee:
To which many places might be added out of the Prophet Jeremiah; but one shall suffice, vii. Jer. 27, 28. Therefore thou shalt speak these words unto them, but they will not harken to thee:
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So it follows there, ver. 29. to the terrour of future Generations, who should read this doleful Sentence upon those who had once been very dear to God;
So it follows there, ver. 29. to the terror of future Generations, who should read this doleful Sentence upon those who had once been very dear to God;
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And now, my Brethren, what do you think, when you bring these things nearer home? Are neither of these signs and tokens of speedy vengeance, to be found upon the Sinners of this Nation? Or rather do we not see both these marks of our Lords coming quickly to reckon with us,
And now, my Brothers, what do you think, when you bring these things nearer home? are neither of these Signs and tokens of speedy vengeance, to be found upon the Sinners of this nation? Or rather do we not see both these marks of our lords coming quickly to reckon with us,
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and so powerfully bowed and enclined your wills towards Him, as to make you resolve to become better men? Hath he not also humbled this Nation by his mighty hand;
and so powerfully bowed and inclined your wills towards Him, as to make you resolve to become better men? Hath he not also humbled this nation by his mighty hand;
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After which a dreadful Fire quickly followed, which was attended with that most disgraceful attempt, which our Enemies made upon our Ships, the Bulwarks of this Land:
After which a dreadful Fire quickly followed, which was attended with that most disgraceful attempt, which our Enemies made upon our Ships, the Bulwarks of this Land:
and brought us into such a condition, that we scarce know which way to extricate our selves out of those perplexities, in which our sins have intangled us.
and brought us into such a condition, that we scarce know which Way to extricate our selves out of those perplexities, in which our Sins have entangled us.
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and all the rest of Gods Judgments, but speed our repentance and amendment of life? You may think, perhaps, that the danger is now over, after so many punishments:
and all the rest of God's Judgments, but speed our Repentance and amendment of life? You may think, perhaps, that the danger is now over, After so many punishments:
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For what should He do with a people, but cast them off, who will not be turned, no not by such a mighty hand and outstretched arm, from their wicked courses? What our Saviour saith concerning those whom Pilate slew together with their Sacrifices,
For what should He do with a people, but cast them off, who will not be turned, no not by such a mighty hand and outstretched arm, from their wicked courses? What our Saviour Says Concerning those whom Pilate slew together with their Sacrifices,
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or those eighteen the greatest Sinners in Jerusalem, because the Tower fell on them, and killed them, &c. xiii. Luke 1, 2, 3. ] the same may I say to you with a small alteration:
or those eighteen the greatest Sinners in Jerusalem, Because the Tower fell on them, and killed them, etc. xiii. Lycia 1, 2, 3. ] the same may I say to you with a small alteration:
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Or those eighty or ninety thousand that fell by the Plague, think you that they were Sinners above all men that dwelt in London and Westminster? I tell you nay;
Or those eighty or ninety thousand that fell by the Plague, think you that they were Sinners above all men that dwelled in London and Westminster? I tell you nay;
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Consider that Parable which St. Luke there adds, and read a description of your own condition, vers. 6, 7, 8. You are a people planted as in a Garden of God;
Consider that Parable which Saint Lycia there adds, and read a description of your own condition, vers. 6, 7, 8. You Are a people planted as in a Garden of God;
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And therefore, think also with your selves, that He hath come many years seeking fruit; and expecting to see some good grow out of all this care and cost of his love. But alas!
And Therefore, think also with your selves, that He hath come many Years seeking fruit; and expecting to see Some good grow out of all this care and cost of his love. But alas!
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as He doth there, I have come these three years (or rather, one three year after another, many times told over ) seeking fruit, and find none? Is it not a wonder then that He hath not pronounced the Sentence upon us, which there follows;
as He does there, I have come these three Years (or rather, one three year After Another, many times told over) seeking fruit, and find none? Is it not a wonder then that He hath not pronounced the Sentence upon us, which there follows;
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Cut them down, why cumber they the ground? Is it not the greater wonder, seeing so many others have had this heavy doom passed upon them? O admire at the patient and long-suffering kindness of God, which hath interposed on your behalf,
cut them down, why cumber they the ground? Is it not the greater wonder, seeing so many Others have had this heavy doom passed upon them? O admire At the patient and long-suffering kindness of God, which hath interposed on your behalf,
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For that there now is, and hath been for divers years last past, a horrid and treasonable Plot and Conspiracy, contrived and carried on by those of the Popish Religion,
For that there now is, and hath been for diverse Years last passed, a horrid and treasonable Plot and conspiracy, contrived and carried on by those of the Popish Religion,
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for the murthering of his Majesties Sacred Person, and for subverting the Protestant Religion, and the ancient and established Government of this Kingdom;
for the murdering of his Majesties Sacred Person, and for subverting the Protestant Religion, and the ancient and established Government of this Kingdom;
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the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled having declared, in a Resolve of theirs, nemine contradicente (upon March 25. last past) that they are fully satisfied, by the proofs they have heard, of the truth of it.
the lords and Commons in Parliament assembled having declared, in a Resolve of theirs, Nemine Contradicting (upon March 25. last passed) that they Are Fully satisfied, by the proofs they have herd, of the truth of it.
And considering their industrious endeavours to conceal it, even now that it is discovered, (whereas in reason, they should be the most zealous of all other men, were they innocent, to have it thoroughly examined) their strong Confederacies and stedfast Combinations, their many Oaths of secrecy,
And considering their Industria endeavours to conceal it, even now that it is discovered, (whereas in reason, they should be the most zealous of all other men, were they innocent, to have it thoroughly examined) their strong Confederacies and steadfast Combinations, their many Oaths of secrecy,
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But let us not content our selves merely with admiration of his amazing Providence over us, which hath prolonged a while (we know not for how long or short a time) the season of Grace unto us;
But let us not content our selves merely with admiration of his amazing Providence over us, which hath prolonged a while (we know not for how long or short a time) the season of Grace unto us;
let us not presume to abuse this patience (for so we are to esteem it, not a perfect deliverance) nor be so foolish as to imagine that it will last always:
let us not presume to abuse this patience (for so we Are to esteem it, not a perfect deliverance) nor be so foolish as to imagine that it will last always:
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after this year, or in some short space, after this new Husbandry of his, and such extraordinary pains and care to save us, that we shall be cut down indeed,
After this year, or in Some short Molle, After this new Husbandry of his, and such extraordinary pains and care to save us, that we shall be Cut down indeed,
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And therefore, looking upon this as the day, wherein you may know and improve the things belonging to your peace, be zealous, as our Lord exhorts, and repent: be quick and speedy, active and diligent in this weighty business,
And Therefore, looking upon this as the day, wherein you may know and improve the things belonging to your peace, be zealous, as our Lord exhorts, and Repent: be quick and speedy, active and diligent in this weighty business,
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by laying more and more open, and then utterly defeating all the wicked contrivances of our enemies against us? Do you not think that He stays very long,
by laying more and more open, and then utterly defeating all the wicked contrivances of our enemies against us? Do you not think that He stays very long,
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and make their Treasons so visible to all the World, that none may be able to gainsay it? Do you not think there is reason to tremble (when you seriously reflect upon it) to see in what a lamentable, unsettled and naked condition we are;
and make their Treasons so visible to all the World, that none may be able to gainsay it? Do you not think there is reason to tremble (when you seriously reflect upon it) to see in what a lamentable, unsettled and naked condition we Are;
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in danger to be over-run with Foreign Enemies, should they make an attempt upon us? Are you not all therefore ready to say, Lord, make hast to help us!
in danger to be overrun with Foreign Enemies, should they make an attempt upon us? are you not all Therefore ready to say, Lord, make haste to help us!
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I know nothing that can hinder the entertainment of this reasonable motion, unless it be this, That men see there is not always such a speedy course taken with Sinners,
I know nothing that can hinder the entertainment of this reasonable motion, unless it be this, That men see there is not always such a speedy course taken with Sinners,
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So that these impenitent Wretches, who go on resolvedly in their sins, notwithstanding all that He can do to reclaim them, gain but little by the patience and lenity of God towards them;
So that these impenitent Wretches, who go on resolvedly in their Sins, notwithstanding all that He can do to reclaim them, gain but little by the patience and lenity of God towards them;
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Which may be deferred perhaps from time to time, but with no other design than a great Prince hath, who is so powerful that He can have the better of his Enemies when he will;
Which may be deferred perhaps from time to time, but with no other Design than a great Prince hath, who is so powerful that He can have the better of his Enemies when he will;
must expect nothing but the execution of all our Lords threatnings against obstinate Sinners. So He saith, I will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
must expect nothing but the execution of all our lords threatenings against obstinate Sinners. So He Says, I will fight against them with the sword of my Mouth.
For the understanding of which Phrase, you must look back to the first Chapter of this Book, vers. 16. where Christ is represented as having a sharp sword, and that two-edged, going out of his mouth.
For the understanding of which Phrase, you must look back to the First Chapter of this Book, vers. 16. where christ is represented as having a sharp sword, and that two-edged, going out of his Mouth.
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or, when it is unsheathed, to be taken into the hand. By this Phrase therefore is described the gracious method of our Lord Christ; who threatens before He strikes.
or, when it is unsheathed, to be taken into the hand. By this Phrase Therefore is described the gracious method of our Lord christ; who threatens before He strikes.
and makes Proclamation that He will come and destroy them, if they do not repent. But if these threatnings and denunciations of vengeance do not prevail;
and makes Proclamation that He will come and destroy them, if they do not Repent. But if these threatenings and denunciations of vengeance do not prevail;
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He will proceed to do as He hath said, and fight against them, as He tells us here in my Text, with this sword, which before He threatned should come upon them to cut them off.
He will proceed to do as He hath said, and fight against them, as He tells us Here in my Text, with this sword, which before He threatened should come upon them to Cut them off.
and therefore these words can signifie nothing less, than that the punishments He had threatned and solemnly denounced should fall upon hardened Sinners;
and Therefore these words can signify nothing less, than that the punishments He had threatened and solemnly denounced should fallen upon hardened Sinners;
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that you shall not always hear the mere thunder of terrible words, the sound and noise of wrath and damnation hereafter, of blood and war, of plagues and tumults and subversions of Churches and Kingdoms here (that is, the sword will not always be in his mouth) but you shall feel in the conclusion the strokes of his heavy displeasure;
that you shall not always hear the mere thunder of terrible words, the found and noise of wrath and damnation hereafter, of blood and war, of plagues and tumults and subversions of Churches and Kingdoms Here (that is, the sword will not always be in his Mouth) but you shall feel in the conclusion the Strokes of his heavy displeasure;
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Now this Sword being two-edged, which cuts on both sides, his fighting with it, may denote the execution of his threatnings both upon the Bodies and upon the Souls of his Enemies:
Now this Sword being two-edged, which cuts on both sides, his fighting with it, may denote the execution of his threatenings both upon the Bodies and upon the Souls of his Enemies:
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For the first of these, Those words are very terrible, which you meet withal in our Saviours Letter to the next Church, ver. 21, 22, 23. of this Chapter, I gave her space to repent of her fornication, but she repented not.
For the First of these, Those words Are very terrible, which you meet withal in our Saviors letter to the next Church, ver. 21, 22, 23. of this Chapter, I gave her Molle to Repent of her fornication, but she repented not.
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Which if we apply to our selves, we cannot deny but that we have been already in great tribulation; and what further punishments the righteous Lord hath reserved for us,
Which if we apply to our selves, we cannot deny but that we have been already in great tribulation; and what further punishments the righteous Lord hath reserved for us,
There have been innumerable Sermons preached, and Books printed to demonstrate this truth, That all those sins which are now so rife among us, sloth and negligence, luxury and excess, whoredom and adultery, perfidiousness and dishonesty, infidelity or indifference in Religion, contempt of all Government Civil and Spiritual, &c. naturally tend unto (and can end in nothing else but) the subversion of those Families,
There have been innumerable Sermons preached, and Books printed to demonstrate this truth, That all those Sins which Are now so rife among us, sloth and negligence, luxury and excess, whoredom and adultery, perfidiousness and dishonesty, infidelity or indifference in Religion, contempt of all Government Civil and Spiritual, etc. naturally tend unto (and can end in nothing Else but) the subversion of those Families,
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And who is there that doth not see, there are instruments of Divine Justice ready at hand, bloody instruments, that offer themselves to be employed and are prepared to do the execution,
And who is there that does not see, there Are Instruments of Divine justice ready At hand, bloody Instruments, that offer themselves to be employed and Are prepared to do the execution,
of no Faith, no Justice, no Charity, no Moderation (if they be spirited by them, who now rule in that Church) but inflamed with a false zeal for God and Religion;
of no Faith, no justice, no Charity, no Moderation (if they be spirited by them, who now Rule in that Church) but inflamed with a false zeal for God and Religion;
So that we had need, with serious repentance, earnestly beseech Him, in the words of David elsewhere, xvii. Psal. 13. Arise, O Lord, disappoint them and cast them down:
So that we had need, with serious Repentance, earnestly beseech Him, in the words of David elsewhere, xvii. Psalm 13. Arise, Oh Lord, disappoint them and cast them down:
and if here He hath appointed it? If He resolve this way to punish us, there is no way to escape it (but by repentance) and we cannot imagine how sore a punishment it may prove:
and if Here He hath appointed it? If He resolve this Way to Punish us, there is no Way to escape it (but by Repentance) and we cannot imagine how soar a punishment it may prove:
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Particularly in the Year 1588. when Don Pedro de Valdez, a great Commander in the Spanish Invasion, confessed to the Lords of the Council (who examined him after he was taken, What meant those Whips of Cord and Wire wherewith their Ships were stored) that they intended, if they had prevailed, to have whipt us Hereticks to death.
Particularly in the Year 1588. when DONE Pedro de Valdez, a great Commander in the Spanish Invasion, confessed to the lords of the Council (who examined him After he was taken, What meant those Whips of Cord and Wire wherewith their Ships were stored) that they intended, if they had prevailed, to have whipped us Heretics to death.
and being further asked what they would have done with our young Children, replied as boldly, All above seven years old should have gone the same way with their Fathers: the rest should have lived;
and being further asked what they would have done with our young Children, replied as boldly, All above seven Years old should have gone the same Way with their Father's: the rest should have lived;
To which I have nothing to say but this, That the ordinary Discourse of Papists here in former times, hath been as bloody and cruel as can be imagined:
To which I have nothing to say but this, That the ordinary Discourse of Papists Here in former times, hath been as bloody and cruel as can be imagined:
printed fifty years ago, by a famous Preacher in the City of London, Know we not their common threatnings? What they whisper among the Common People, what they will do when their day doth come? (Christ grant that their day may never come.) When it shall come, do they not whisper that they will no more hew down the branches,
printed fifty Years ago, by a famous Preacher in the city of London, Know we not their Common threatenings? What they whisper among the Common People, what they will do when their day does come? (christ grant that their day may never come.) When it shall come, do they not whisper that they will no more hew down the branches,
but tear up the very roots of the reformation, rooting out every Professor thereof? Which agrees too plainly with what we read in a late Traitors Letters concerning their hopes now to extirpate that pestilent Heresie (as they miscal our holy Religion) which hath spread it self through these Northern Parts of the World.
but tear up the very roots of the Reformation, rooting out every Professor thereof? Which agrees too plainly with what we read in a late Traitors Letters Concerning their hope's now to extirpate that pestilent Heresy (as they miscall our holy Religion) which hath spread it self through these Northern Parts of the World.
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Which things I remember for no other end, but to awaken you to a serious repentance of those sins, which have brought us near the brink of the like destruction:
Which things I Remember for no other end, but to awaken you to a serious Repentance of those Sins, which have brought us near the brink of the like destruction:
Whose tyranny is so insupportable, that should they prevail, the Posterity of them who now wish for that woful day, would sadly repent of it in future times;
Whose tyranny is so insupportable, that should they prevail, the Posterity of them who now wish for that woeful day, would sadly Repent of it in future times;
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who said of the Bishop of Rome 's tyranny, as St. Peter did of the burthen of Jewish Ceremonies, that it was a yoke which neither they nor their Fathers were able to bear.
who said of the Bishop of Room is tyranny, as Saint Peter did of the burden of Jewish Ceremonies, that it was a yoke which neither they nor their Father's were able to bear.
And among all the authentick Records (to use the words of him that set out the Review of the Council of Trent in our language) which there are of the Popes Usurpation, there are not to be found more woful Tragedies of his tyranny,
And among all the authentic Records (to use the words of him that Set out the Review of the Council of Trent in our language) which there Are of the Popes Usurpation, there Are not to be found more woeful Tragedies of his tyranny,
The holy Scriptures must be imprisoned; your understandings and spirits inthralled; the Worship of God prophaned and corrupted, the Idolatry of the Mass erected;
The holy Scriptures must be imprisoned; your understandings and spirits enthralled; the Worship of God Profaned and corrupted, the Idolatry of the Mass erected;
Thus Ribadeneir a (the famous Writer of the life of Ignatius the Founder of the Jesuits) labours to prove at large in his Book of a Christian Prince; That it is impossible for Catholicks to unite with Hereticks in a firm bond of Society,
Thus Ribadeneir a (the famous Writer of the life of Ignatius the Founder of the Jesuits) labours to prove At large in his Book of a Christian Prince; That it is impossible for Catholics to unite with Heretics in a firm bound of Society,
and not be ulcerated by his bitings? or touch Pitch, and not be defiled? &c. Or are there more innate and inbred enmities between the Wolves and the Lambs,
and not be ulcerated by his bitings? or touch Pitch, and not be defiled? etc. Or Are there more innate and inbred enmities between the Wolves and the Lambs,
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but before he ascended the Throne, he should swear, among other things, that he would permit no man who was not a Catholick to live in his Kingdom, &c. And if this be not sufficient to shew what these Fathers would be at, (who now are the ruling men in that Church) I might cite others, who make it equally dangerous to have two Religions in a Kingdom,
but before he ascended the Throne, he should swear, among other things, that he would permit no man who was not a Catholic to live in his Kingdom, etc. And if this be not sufficient to show what these Father's would be At, (who now Are the ruling men in that Church) I might Cite Others, who make it equally dangerous to have two Religions in a Kingdom,
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But then they say again, That he being compelled unwillingly to fall into a guilt, must not willingly fall into another, by confirming what he hath done,
But then they say again, That he being compelled unwillingly to fallen into a guilt, must not willingly fallen into Another, by confirming what he hath done,
nor should I have said any thing at all of this, had it not seemed to me necessary to inform you, That whatsoever they may seem to give you with one hand, they have devices artificially and cunningly to take away with the other.
nor should I have said any thing At all of this, had it not seemed to me necessary to inform you, That whatsoever they may seem to give you with one hand, they have devices artificially and cunningly to take away with the other.
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Whereby they justifie what Father Deza said in a Sermon of his in praise of their Founder Ignatius. Who was the mighty Angel, he told them, that St John saw in the x.
Whereby they justify what Father Deza said in a Sermon of his in praise of their Founder Ignatius. Who was the mighty Angel, he told them, that Saint John saw in the x.
for the preserving the honour of so holy a thing, ut ejus gubernandi ratio adeo secreta esset, that the reason and manner of its Government should be so secret, that no man should be able to know it.
for the preserving the honour of so holy a thing, ut His gubernandi ratio adeo secreta esset, that the reason and manner of its Government should be so secret, that no man should be able to know it.
They are covered with a Cloud indeed, and cast a mist before peoples eyes, by a number of cunning distinctions, crafty evasions, and secret reservations:
They Are covered with a Cloud indeed, and cast a missed before peoples eyes, by a number of cunning Distinctions, crafty evasions, and secret reservations:
we must take a more effectual course, by true repentance, to engage the wisdom of Heaven on our side, to defeat their most crafty and subtile contrivances.
we must take a more effectual course, by true Repentance, to engage the Wisdom of Heaven on our side, to defeat their most crafty and subtle contrivances.
according to the observation of St Stephen, that when the Israelites would not obey Moses, then in their hearts they turned back again into Egypt; and then God turned and gave them up to worship the Host of Heaven.
according to the observation of Saint Stephen, that when the Israelites would not obey Moses, then in their hearts they turned back again into Egypt; and then God turned and gave them up to worship the Host of Heaven.
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how much the worse shall we grow, by the abuse of his abundant Grace, and so many remarkable deliverances from our Enemies, which we have received? There are other spiritual evils, that He hath threatned to inflict upon the impenitent;
how much the Worse shall we grow, by the abuse of his abundant Grace, and so many remarkable Deliverances from our Enemies, which we have received? There Are other spiritual evils, that He hath threatened to inflict upon the impenitent;
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and are the sorest wounds, the sharpest punishments, that He can give with this Sword of his mouth. They are such as these, the withdrawing of his Grace, the taking away his holy Spirit;
and Are the Sorest wounds, the Sharpest punishments, that He can give with this Sword of his Mouth. They Are such as these, the withdrawing of his Grace, the taking away his holy Spirit;
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to be punished with everlasting destruction, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, to take vengeance on all those that know not God,
to be punished with everlasting destruction, when the Lord jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, to take vengeance on all those that know not God,
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These are sad and dismal things, which should stir up every one of our drowsie hearts, to mark and observe and lay hold upon every good motion of God's good Spirit in our hearts unto repentance:
These Are sad and dismal things, which should stir up every one of our drowsy hearts, to mark and observe and lay hold upon every good motion of God's good Spirit in our hearts unto Repentance:
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Which, one would think, should be so dear to us (though we look no further than this present World) that we should readily consent to any thing that will procure it;
Which, one would think, should be so dear to us (though we look no further than this present World) that we should readily consent to any thing that will procure it;
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He saw clearly there was no way to prevail against Israel, but by engaging them in Idolatry and Irreligion: and that there was no way to engage them in that,
He saw clearly there was no Way to prevail against Israel, but by engaging them in Idolatry and Irreligion: and that there was no Way to engage them in that,
For the accomplishment of which, he advised them to send the most beautiful Women in their Country among them, every one of them with the Idol which She worshipped, in her hands:
For the accomplishment of which, he advised them to send the most beautiful Women in their Country among them, every one of them with the Idol which She worshipped, in her hands:
After which pattern Christ expected the Church of Pergamus should be severe against all those among them, who were seduced from the Christian purity in Doctrine and in Manners, by the like artifice of the Devils Agents.
After which pattern christ expected the Church of Pergamos should be severe against all those among them, who were seduced from the Christian purity in Doctrine and in Manners, by the like artifice of the Devils Agents.
that they should not be slack in punishing sin, and suppressing all false Doctrine, and especially those leud opinions which lead men to all manner of loosness and wickedness.
that they should not be slack in punishing since, and suppressing all false Doctrine, and especially those lewd opinions which led men to all manner of looseness and wickedness.
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been stedfast in the Faith in the time of persecution, and when Antipas his faithful Martyr suffered, were a commendable people in many things (as we likewise in this Church, at least our Forefathers, may be commended for this, that in the days of Fire and Faggot, many chose to dye rather than to change their Religion.) But there were a few things which Christ had against them.
been steadfast in the Faith in the time of persecution, and when Antipas his faithful Martyr suffered, were a commendable people in many things (as we likewise in this Church, At lest our Forefathers, may be commended for this, that in the days of Fire and Faggot, many chosen to die rather than to change their Religion.) But there were a few things which christ had against them.
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And then immediately He addes, Repent, or else I will come against thee quickly, &c. As much as to say, You must suffer these men no longer among you; (that was their repentance, at that time) or if you do, I will not endure it;
And then immediately He adds, repent, or Else I will come against thee quickly, etc. As much as to say, You must suffer these men no longer among you; (that was their Repentance, At that time) or if you do, I will not endure it;
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and then for those who have authority, to set themselves with all their might to punish and to root out such wickednesses, with all the principles that lead unto them, together with the Abettors and Supporters of them?
and then for those who have Authority, to Set themselves with all their might to Punish and to root out such Wickednesses, with all the principles that led unto them, together with the Abettors and Supporters of them?
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who thus denounced God's Judgments against this Nation, a good while before the late Wars, upon this very account, That he saw the people running headlong into this great sin;
who thus denounced God's Judgments against this nation, a good while before the late Wars, upon this very account, That he saw the people running headlong into this great since;
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or have been observant to look into the days of our visitation) cries loudest in the Almighties ears (more loud by much than the Prayers of Friars, Monks and Jesuits do) for Gods vengeance upon this land.
or have been observant to look into the days of our Visitation) cries Loudest in the Almighty's ears (more loud by much than the Prayers of Friars, Monks and Jesuits do) for God's vengeance upon this land.
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For vengeance to be executed by no other than our sword, inveterate, malicious enemies; by no other grievances, than by the doubled grievances of the long-enraged Romanists iron-yoke:
For vengeance to be executed by no other than our sword, inveterate, malicious enemies; by no other grievances, than by the doubled grievances of the long-enraged Romanists iron-yoke:
and that Gods Watchmen discharged themselves, and told us beforehand of the danger. Which we had better prevent, by becoming more obedient to their godly admonitions;
and that God's Watchmen discharged themselves, and told us beforehand of the danger. Which we had better prevent, by becoming more obedient to their godly admonitions;
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by submitting to their just censures; by esteeming them very highly for their works sake; and giving them all due encouragement to do their duties sincerely.
by submitting to their just censures; by esteeming them very highly for their works sake; and giving them all due encouragement to do their duties sincerely.
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And though some be negligent, and idle, or ignorant, let not either the baseness or the leudness of any of their persons, tempt you to despise their office:
And though Some be negligent, and idle, or ignorant, let not either the baseness or the Lewdness of any of their Persons, tempt you to despise their office:
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For if our shameful disobedience to the Gospel, and contempt of its Ministers still continue, (notwithstanding that they are acknowledged to be much better now in most places,
For if our shameful disobedience to the Gospel, and contempt of its Ministers still continue, (notwithstanding that they Are acknowledged to be much better now in most places,
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which warrants all these things, and makes them the more abominable) yet assure your selves He will find some other way, to execute the Judgments He hath threatned to the impenitent.
which warrants all these things, and makes them the more abominable) yet assure your selves He will find Some other Way, to execute the Judgments He hath threatened to the impenitent.
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but rather such punishments, as He justly inflicts upon such Sinners, as will notwithstanding go on still in those trespasses, whereby they see, they are in danger to perish inevitably.
but rather such punishments, as He justly inflicts upon such Sinners, as will notwithstanding go on still in those Trespasses, whereby they see, they Are in danger to perish inevitably.
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Especially let all good men (whatsoever the rest are pleased to do) apply their endeavours to purifie themselves more perfectly, to walk more circumspectly, to shine as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse Generation;
Especially let all good men (whatsoever the rest Are pleased to do) apply their endeavours to purify themselves more perfectly, to walk more circumspectly, to shine as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse Generation;
Nay, by their importunate cries unto Him, and sollicitous prayers, day and night, for this poor Church and Kingdom, they may obtain some respite of his Judgments,
Nay, by their importunate cries unto Him, and solicitous Prayers, day and night, for this poor Church and Kingdom, they may obtain Some respite of his Judgments,
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And therefore if all, both King and people, did this day imitate him, so far as with great sorrow and affliction of Spirit to acknowledge their offences, earnestly beg pardon, cry for mercy with strong and constant importunity,
And Therefore if all, both King and people, did this day imitate him, so Far as with great sorrow and affliction of Spirit to acknowledge their offences, earnestly beg pardon, cry for mercy with strong and constant importunity,
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and therefore we beseech Thee, hear the Prayers of thy Servants, and their Supplications; and cause thy face to shine upon this Church, for thy Names sake. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive;
and Therefore we beseech Thee, hear the Prayers of thy Servants, and their Supplications; and cause thy face to shine upon this Church, for thy Names sake. O Lord, hear; Oh Lord, forgive;
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That which hath occasioned this deplorable state of things is (as we are told in the Proclamation which called us hither) the impious and horrid Conspiracies of a Popish Party;
That which hath occasioned this deplorable state of things is (as we Are told in the Proclamation which called us hither) the impious and horrid Conspiracies of a Popish Party;
by such Arguments as I found in those words of our Saviour, to another of the seven Churches of Asia, ii. 16. Repent, or else I will come unto thee quickly,
by such Arguments as I found in those words of our Saviour, to Another of the seven Churches of Asia, ii. 16. repent, or Else I will come unto thee quickly,
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Nay, we can scarce say so much of our people as God doth of Judah in the first Lesson for Evening Prayer (lviii. Isai. 2.) They seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a Nation that did righteousness and forsook not the Ordinances of their God, &c. (which alas!
Nay, we can scarce say so much of our people as God does of Judah in the First lesson for Evening Prayer (lviii. Isaiah 2.) They seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness and forsook not the Ordinances of their God, etc. (which alas!
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Now as there is no cause to which God more frequently ascribes the sins, and particularly the Idolatry of the Children of Israel; than their forgetfulness of Him,
Now as there is no cause to which God more frequently ascribes the Sins, and particularly the Idolatry of the Children of Israel; than their forgetfulness of Him,
so this very thing (stupid forgetfulness and neglect of what Christ and his Apostles delivered, by Signs and wonders and mighty deeds) introduced that deadness in Religion, of which our Saviour complains in the beginning of this Chapter;
so this very thing (stupid forgetfulness and neglect of what christ and his Apostles Delivered, by Signs and wonders and mighty Deeds) introduced that deadness in Religion, of which our Saviour complains in the beginning of this Chapter;
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Which is the very same with that, which God himself had given of old to the Israelites, to prevent their defection from Him, (in many places of the Book of Deuteronomy, viii. 1, 2, 18, &c. ) and which his Prophets were wont to give, in after times,
Which is the very same with that, which God himself had given of old to the Israelites, to prevent their defection from Him, (in many places of the Book of Deuteronomy, viii. 1, 2, 18, etc.) and which his prophets were wont to give, in After times,
and with what affection also they had embraced the Gospel of God's Grace (for that may be implied in the Particle NONLATINALPHABET how you have received and heard) as the only means to preserve them from lapsing farther into a worse condition,
and with what affection also they had embraced the Gospel of God's Grace (for that may be implied in the Particle how you have received and herd) as the only means to preserve them from lapsing farther into a Worse condition,
This the Apostles afterward endeavoured with great care and diligence, and promised as we read in St. Peter (2. i. 12, 13, 15.) to endeavour that after their decease, they might have those things in remembrance always, which they had been taught:
This the Apostles afterwards endeavoured with great care and diligence, and promised as we read in Saint Peter (2. i. 12, 13, 15.) to endeavour that After their decease, they might have those things in remembrance always, which they had been taught:
But for want of the like diligence and watchfulness in the people (who did not take such heed as they ought to have done to these admonitions) the Christian Religion, in process of time, was so adulterated, that a great part of the Church fell into that lamentable apostasie, which is foretold and described in this Book of the Revelation: and which we see now fulfilled too plainly in the Church of Rome and those of its Communion.
But for want of the like diligence and watchfulness in the people (who did not take such heed as they ought to have done to these admonitions) the Christian Religion, in process of time, was so adulterated, that a great part of the Church fell into that lamentable apostasy, which is foretold and described in this Book of the Revelation: and which we see now fulfilled too plainly in the Church of Room and those of its Communion.
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Which have so far degenerated from the primitive Christianity (such is the mischief of not reflecting perpetually, upon what was first delivered and received) that their Religion looks more like the old Paganism, revived in a new shape;
Which have so Far degenerated from the primitive Christianity (such is the mischief of not reflecting perpetually, upon what was First Delivered and received) that their Religion looks more like the old Paganism, revived in a new shape;
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And they were still plunging themselves further into such gross Superstitions, as endangered the very Being of Christianity, (by magnifying the Blessed Virgin and St. Francis to such a degree, that they were regarded more than Christ himself) that a Reformation became absolutely necessary;
And they were still plunging themselves further into such gross Superstitions, as endangered the very Being of Christianity, (by magnifying the Blessed Virgae and Saint Francis to such a degree, that they were regarded more than christ himself) that a Reformation became absolutely necessary;
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Nay, in that very Council, which they themselves packt to hinder the Reformation (that of Trent I mean) Ten several Kingdomes and States, desired both by their Ambassadors and Prelates, That the Cup in the holy Communion might be restored to the people:
Nay, in that very Council, which they themselves packed to hinder the Reformation (that of Trent I mean) Ten several Kingdoms and States, desired both by their ambassadors and Prelates, That the Cup in the holy Communion might be restored to the people:
In order to which, they took such a course, that there were more Italian Bishops in that Council, who would vote as they were directed (sometime more by twenty, sometime by an hundred ) than there was of all the World beside.
In order to which, they took such a course, that there were more Italian Bishops in that Council, who would vote as they were directed (sometime more by twenty, sometime by an hundred) than there was of all the World beside.
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and were so zealously and yet so prudently prosecuted, that we were happily purged, by the singular Grace of God to us, from all those corruptions, which had infected the Body of Religion;
and were so zealously and yet so prudently prosecuted, that we were happily purged, by the singular Grace of God to us, from all those corruptions, which had infected the Body of Religion;
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As will appear by applying all this to our selves, and remembring you, as briefly as I can, what it is, that we received, and have often since heard, to be the true Doctrine of Christianity,
As will appear by applying all this to our selves, and remembering you, as briefly as I can, what it is, that we received, and have often since herd, to be the true Doctrine of Christianity,
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The fundamental Principle of our Religion being this, That all things necessary to be believed and done for the obtaining salvation, are contained and plainly enough expressed in the holy Scriptures.
The fundamental Principle of our Religion being this, That all things necessary to be believed and done for the obtaining salvation, Are contained and plainly enough expressed in the holy Scriptures.
A Compendium of which, as to matters of Faith, is drawn up in the Apostles Creed (as it is explained by the famous Council of Nice ) which comprehends all things that are necessary to be believed, in order to eternal life.
A Compendium of which, as to matters of Faith, is drawn up in the Apostles Creed (as it is explained by the famous Council of Nicaenae) which comprehends all things that Are necessary to be believed, in order to Eternal life.
but though our sincere profession of Faith, according to what is revealed in the holy Scriptures, and comprehended in the Creed, do enter us into the state of Justification;
but though our sincere profession of Faith, according to what is revealed in the holy Scriptures, and comprehended in the Creed, do enter us into the state of Justification;
To whom it belongs, as to receive men into the Church by Baptism, so, after they are thus born again, to breed them up in their Religion, as their spiritual Parents;
To whom it belongs, as to receive men into the Church by Baptism, so, After they Are thus born again, to breed them up in their Religion, as their spiritual Parents;
and out of them to instruct the ignorant, convince Gainsayers, correct the peoples mistakes, reprove their sins, stir them up to all the Duties of a holy life, satisfie the scrupulous, censure the contumacious, absolve the penitent,
and out of them to instruct the ignorant, convince Gainsayers, correct the peoples mistakes, reprove their Sins, stir them up to all the Duties of a holy life, satisfy the scrupulous, censure the contumacious, absolve the penitent,
The people indeed ought to examine, whether the things they deliver out of the Scripture be so or no (as the Beroeans did and are commended for it, xvii.
The people indeed ought to examine, whither the things they deliver out of the Scripture be so or not (as the Beroeans did and Are commended for it, xvii.
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and in the issue, if the things they deliver be not plainly against the holy Scriptures, to suspect their own judgments, rather than contradict those, whom God, without all doubt, hath appointed to be their Instructors and Guides.
and in the issue, if the things they deliver be not plainly against the holy Scriptures, to suspect their own Judgments, rather than contradict those, whom God, without all doubt, hath appointed to be their Instructors and Guides.
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As by the other principle also (of sticking to the Scriptures in all things necessary to salvation) we have cut off all the fond Traditions of the Roman Church (which they have equalled with the Scriptures) and yet have retained many things of ancient observation, which were not absolutely necessary, but not sinful; for peace and decency sake.
As by the other principle also (of sticking to the Scriptures in all things necessary to salvation) we have Cut off all the found Traditions of the Roman Church (which they have equaled with the Scriptures) and yet have retained many things of ancient observation, which were not absolutely necessary, but not sinful; for peace and decency sake.
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Which made our Reformers, for the preservation, as much as was possible, of peace and unity (which the holy Scriptures so much commend and enjoyn) to take great care, not to depart any further from any practice of the Church;
Which made our Reformers, for the preservation, as much as was possible, of peace and unity (which the holy Scriptures so much commend and enjoin) to take great care, not to depart any further from any practice of the Church;
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Thus I have, in as few words as I could, told you what it is that we have received. From whence we may learn, both how happy we should have been, had we always stuck to it,
Thus I have, in as few words as I could, told you what it is that we have received. From whence we may Learn, both how happy we should have been, had we always stuck to it,
nor any thing else which we come this day to bewail) And also how foully the Roman Church hath prevaricated and departed from the simplicity of the Christian Religion;
nor any thing Else which we come this day to bewail) And also how foully the Roman Church hath prevaricated and departed from the simplicity of the Christian Religion;
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For It ordained that it should not be lawful for any person to bring forth, write or compose, any other Faith than that which was defined by the holy Fathers, gathered together in the Holy Ghost, at the City of Nice:
For It ordained that it should not be lawful for any person to bring forth, write or compose, any other Faith than that which was defined by the holy Father's, gathered together in the Holy Ghost, At the city of Nicaenae:
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and that whosoever should dare to compose or offer another Faith, or propound it, to such as were desirous to be converted to the knowledge of the Truth, either from among the Gentiles,
and that whosoever should Dare to compose or offer Another Faith, or propound it, to such as were desirous to be converted to the knowledge of the Truth, either from among the Gentiles,
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and concerning the Authority of the Pope, the Doctrine of Purgatory; and the rest of the Articles of the new Creed, presumptuously made by the Council of Trent.
and Concerning the authority of the Pope, the Doctrine of Purgatory; and the rest of the Articles of the new Creed, presumptuously made by the Council of Trent.
Some of which are of such dangerous practice, that learned men among themselves ( Gerson, Espencaeus, and others) have confessed it, among the vulgar, to be no less than Idololatrical:
some of which Are of such dangerous practice, that learned men among themselves (Gerson, Espencaeus, and Others) have confessed it, among the Vulgar, to be no less than Idololatrical:
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And others again are so far from being Articles of Faith, that for ought we can find in the Scriptures (or true Antiquity) they are not so much as probable opinions.
And Others again Are so Far from being Articles of Faith, that for ought we can find in the Scriptures (or true Antiquity) they Are not so much as probable opinions.
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and as it was acquired, so it hath been supported and enlarged (and is still maintained) by rebellion, treason, murthering of Princes, wars, dispensing with perjuries and incestuous marriages, spoils and robberies of Churches and Kingdoms, worldly craft and policy, force and falshood, forgery, lying, dissimulation and gross hypocrisie;
and as it was acquired, so it hath been supported and enlarged (and is still maintained) by rebellion, treason, murdering of Princes, wars, dispensing with perjuries and incestuous marriages, spoils and robberies of Churches and Kingdoms, worldly craft and policy, force and falsehood, forgery, lying, dissimulation and gross hypocrisy;
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For that it is done on purpose to keep the people in ignorance, not to preserve them within the bounds of sobriety (which may be done by other means) is apparent from hence:
For that it is done on purpose to keep the people in ignorance, not to preserve them within the bounds of sobriety (which may be done by other means) is apparent from hence:
For which no reason can be alledged, but that now mentioned, they are loth the people should be acquainted with any thing, that may enlighten their eyes to see the errours of that Church.
For which no reason can be alleged, but that now mentioned, they Are loath the people should be acquainted with any thing, that may enlighten their eyes to see the errors of that Church.
Why then should God be as a Barbarian to his people, speaking to them in an unknown tongue? And why should those things which in other cases would be held ridiculous, and contrary to common sense;
Why then should God be as a Barbarian to his people, speaking to them in an unknown tongue? And why should those things which in other cases would be held ridiculous, and contrary to Common sense;
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they having set up the device of entertaining the people with Images, which they call the Books of the Ignorant (and are the means of keeping them in ignorance) instead of the holy Scriptures, which are able to make men wise to salvation.
they having Set up the device of entertaining the people with Images, which they call the Books of the Ignorant (and Are the means of keeping them in ignorance) instead of the holy Scriptures, which Are able to make men wise to salvation.
For they, being taught simply to believe in the Church of Rome, and to depend wholly upon its authority, without any other enquiry, can never be satisfied whether this Church, wherein they believe, teaches the true and pure Doctrine of Christ Jesus, the Lord and Spouse of the Church.
For they, being taught simply to believe in the Church of Rome, and to depend wholly upon its Authority, without any other enquiry, can never be satisfied whither this Church, wherein they believe, Teaches the true and pure Doctrine of christ jesus, the Lord and Spouse of the Church.
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For, as I have shewn you, the Religion which we have received and heard, is no other than what the holy Scriptures (which all acknowledg to be the word of Truth) teach us to believe and practise.
For, as I have shown you, the Religion which we have received and herd, is no other than what the holy Scriptures (which all acknowledge to be the word of Truth) teach us to believe and practise.
A Religion also which, in reading the holy Scriptures, bids the people content themselves with that which they find there clearly and evidently delivered (for that it assures them is sufficient for their salvation:) leaving things obscure for the exercise of the learned;
A Religion also which, in reading the holy Scriptures, bids the people content themselves with that which they find there clearly and evidently Delivered (for that it assures them is sufficient for their salvation:) leaving things Obscure for the exercise of the learned;
and yet to keep this knowledge within the bounds of sobriety, directs and enjoyns all private persons to take heed to the publick Ministry of the Church;
and yet to keep this knowledge within the bounds of sobriety, directs and enjoins all private Persons to take heed to the public Ministry of the Church;
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and all publick Ministers to study the Scriptures diligently, and to teach nothing to be religiously held and believed (as one of our ancient Canons is ) but what is agreeable to the Doctrine of the Old and New Testament,
and all public Ministers to study the Scriptures diligently, and to teach nothing to be religiously held and believed (as one of our ancient Canonas is) but what is agreeable to the Doctrine of the Old and New Testament,
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and which the Catholick-Fathers, and the ancient Bishops have collected out of that very Doctrine. It is a Religion also, which doth not teach us to rely upon Faith alone;
and which the Catholick-Fathers, and the ancient Bishops have collected out of that very Doctrine. It is a Religion also, which does not teach us to rely upon Faith alone;
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For it is our Religion, which hath quite spoiled the Trade that was driven by Indulgences; which was so shamelesly exercised before the Reformation, that Sellers of Pardons went,
For it is our Religion, which hath quite spoiled the Trade that was driven by Indulgences; which was so shamelessly exercised before the Reformation, that Sellers of Pardons went,
They are not abused neither as formerly with new lying Miracles and Apparitions: which are seldom pretended now (thanks be to our Religion for it) in comparison with the many illusions of this kind in former times.
They Are not abused neither as formerly with new lying Miracles and Apparitions: which Are seldom pretended now (thanks be to our Religion for it) in comparison with the many illusions of this kind in former times.
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They are free also from being perpetually pillaged by divers grievous exactions, which their Forefathers in this Kingdom (I could shew you) complained of as insupportable.
They Are free also from being perpetually pillaged by diverse grievous exactions, which their Forefathers in this Kingdom (I could show you) complained of as insupportable.
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we could never suffer our selves to be guilty of either. Nay, the Papists themselves would condemn their own madness, for endeavouring to disturb this Religion;
we could never suffer our selves to be guilty of either. Nay, the Papists themselves would condemn their own madness, for endeavouring to disturb this Religion;
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and to bring back that authority hither, which made such Fools of them. But alas! it is too notorious how little hold our Religion hath taken on our hearts.
and to bring back that Authority hither, which made such Fools of them. But alas! it is too notorious how little hold our Religion hath taken on our hearts.
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wherein our Saviour calls upon the Church of Sardis to REPENT, of their not holding fast (that is) what they had received. And so must I now call upon you with all earnestness;
wherein our Saviour calls upon the Church of Sardis to REPENT, of their not holding fast (that is) what they had received. And so must I now call upon you with all earnestness;
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it being the particular business of this Day, and the only thing that can save us from perishing in the Pit which is digged for us by our Romish Adversaries, who have been long plotting (and now have almost effected) our destruction.
it being the particular business of this Day, and the only thing that can save us from perishing in the Pit which is dug for us by our Romish Adversaries, who have been long plotting (and now have almost effected) our destruction.
if, in obedience to this admonition, you will but reflect upon what you have received and heard: and then consider what conformity your practice holds therewith.
if, in Obedience to this admonition, you will but reflect upon what you have received and herd: and then Consider what conformity your practice holds therewith.
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For the first of these, I shall omit the disrespect (to use no harder word) of one whole Sect of men to the holy Scriptures (which they have in a manner laid aside,
For the First of these, I shall omit the disrespect (to use no harder word) of one Whole Sect of men to the holy Scriptures (which they have in a manner laid aside,
and only accommodated the Phrases of it, to that which they call the light within them) and touch upon such things only as are common to all Parties among us. In which,
and only accommodated the Phrases of it, to that which they call the Light within them) and touch upon such things only as Are Common to all Parties among us. In which,
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1. We cannot but fear (and with grief of heart it ought to be spoken and considered) there are great numbers who have no value for the holy Scriptures at all:
1. We cannot but Fear (and with grief of heart it ought to be spoken and considered) there Are great numbers who have no valve for the holy Scriptures At all:
yet have lost that high esteem and affection which our pious Ancestors had for them. Or if they have any, it doth not appear by their diligent reading of them; which many have laid aside.
yet have lost that high esteem and affection which our pious Ancestors had for them. Or if they have any, it does not appear by their diligent reading of them; which many have laid aside.
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and some had a great deal of them by heart, as the Jew now generally have the principal things in the Old Testament. But alas! this ardour soon remitted:
and Some had a great deal of them by heart, as the Jew now generally have the principal things in the Old Testament. But alas! this ardour soon remitted:
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For if we proceed to examine our selves upon the second Head, we shall find a most lamentable account either of our ignorance, or negligence, or wilful disobedience.
For if we proceed to examine our selves upon the second Head, we shall find a most lamentable account either of our ignorance, or negligence, or wilful disobedience.
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but so much falseness, lewdness, filthiness, and sottish debauchery, as have made men so beyond measure dull and stupid, that it hath given our Adversaries hope, they were disposed to receive any Religion.
but so much falseness, Lewdness, filthiness, and sottish debauchery, as have made men so beyond measure dull and stupid, that it hath given our Adversaries hope, they were disposed to receive any Religion.
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and adding to their Faith all those Graces, about which St. Peter requires us to give all diligence, 2 Pet. i. 5, &c. And yet the Grace of the Gospel teaches us so plainly how to walk and to please God;
and adding to their Faith all those Graces, about which Saint Peter requires us to give all diligence, 2 Pet. i. 5, etc. And yet the Grace of the Gospel Teaches us so plainly how to walk and to please God;
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with what reason do we expect that He should be pleased with an idle Faith, which doth us no good? and not rather look for that doom, which was pronounced upon the empty Fig-Tree;
with what reason do we expect that He should be pleased with an idle Faith, which does us no good? and not rather look for that doom, which was pronounced upon the empty Fig-tree;
For the preventing of which dreadful Sentence, I must call you to repentance, for one most dangerous sin, contrary to our Faith and Christian Profession:
For the preventing of which dreadful Sentence, I must call you to Repentance, for one most dangerous since, contrary to our Faith and Christian Profession:
which I fear too many will find themselves guilty of, if they will but be at the pains to examine the state of their souls, upon the third Head, viz. The demeanour of the people, towards their spiritual Pastors and Guides, in the way to salvation.
which I Fear too many will find themselves guilty of, if they will but be At the pains to examine the state of their Souls, upon the third Head, viz. The demeanour of the people, towards their spiritual Pastors and Guides, in the Way to salvation.
Towards whom there are a great many pious persons, it must be thankfully acknowledged, who still preserve in their hearts and behaviour, that due regard, which Religion and reason require.
Towards whom there Are a great many pious Persons, it must be thankfully acknowledged, who still preserve in their hearts and behaviour, that due regard, which Religion and reason require.
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only we desire them, as the Scriptures themselves do, that they would take along with them the assistance and direction of those, whom Christ hath appointed to guide their judgment.
only we desire them, as the Scriptures themselves do, that they would take along with them the assistance and direction of those, whom christ hath appointed to guide their judgement.
We all grant, I believe, that the right means to avoid or to remedy Contentions and Divisions in the Church, are as clearly set down in the holy Scriptures,
We all grant, I believe, that the right means to avoid or to remedy Contentions and Divisions in the Church, Are as clearly Set down in the holy Scriptures,
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1. Now if you search the holy Scriptures, with never so little diligence, you cannot but observe there is a Duty frequently inculcated of reverence and obedience to Christs Ministers:
1. Now if you search the holy Scriptures, with never so little diligence, you cannot but observe there is a Duty frequently inculcated of Reverence and Obedience to Christ Ministers:
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that were his directions sincerely followed, and did the people, as He enjoins, adhere unto them in hearty love and esteem of them for their works sake;
that were his directions sincerely followed, and did the people, as He enjoins, adhere unto them in hearty love and esteem of them for their works sake;
and for all in authority under him, especially their spiritual Pastors. The Scripture enjoyns both; and the gross neglect of both, is one cause things are no better among us.
and for all in Authority under him, especially their spiritual Pastors. The Scripture enjoins both; and the gross neglect of both, is one cause things Are no better among us.
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for Kings, and for all in Authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty? And why doth the same Apostle frequently desire the Church would be helping by Prayers for him, (who needed them less than we do) but to teach all Christians how earnestly they should recommend those to Gods guidance, who are to guide them? Read 2 Cor. i. 11. vi. Ephes. 19. and other places.
for Kings, and for all in authority, that we may led a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty? And why does the same Apostle frequently desire the Church would be helping by Prayers for him, (who needed them less than we do) but to teach all Christians how earnestly they should recommend those to God's guidance, who Are to guide them? Read 2 Cor. i. 11. vi. Ephesians 19. and other places.
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For (as the Prophet speaks in the next Chapter to the second Lesson for Evening Prayer, lix. Isai. 1, 2.) The Lord's hand is not shortened, that He cannot save;
For (as the Prophet speaks in the next Chapter to the second lesson for Evening Prayer, lix. Isaiah 1, 2.) The Lord's hand is not shortened, that He cannot save;
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nay their scurrility and scoffing at all spiritual Authority; and such like sins, expresly forbidden in Gods holy Word? With which this Church, alas!
nay their scurrility and scoffing At all spiritual authority; and such like Sins, expressly forbidden in God's holy Word? With which this Church, alas!
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or to examine their own Consciences how they have provoked God, by their unprofitableness, at least, under the best means of Grace that He hath bestowed upon them.
or to examine their own Consciences how they have provoked God, by their unprofitableness, At least, under the best means of Grace that He hath bestowed upon them.
but by the peoples care to obey in all others, which they judge to be lawful, they ought to demonstrate that it is only respect to God, which makes them not comply in things which seem to them to be apparently unlawful.
but by the peoples care to obey in all Others, which they judge to be lawful, they ought to demonstrate that it is only respect to God, which makes them not comply in things which seem to them to be apparently unlawful.
But in the other case, when they are not certain the things commanded are unlawful (which is the common cause of all our Divisions) but only suspect them to be so;
But in the other case, when they Are not certain the things commanded Are unlawful (which is the Common cause of all our Divisions) but only suspect them to be so;
it seems to be reason that the people should not disobey a certain Command of God (which requires them to submit to their Governours) when they are not certain there is a cause for their refusal.
it seems to be reason that the people should not disobey a certain Command of God (which requires them to submit to their Governors) when they Are not certain there is a cause for their refusal.
Which, sure, would not be heavy upon such humble, modest, and truly conscientious Christians (if they should, God would judge such Governours for their unreasonable severity) but there would rather be ways found out, to make up the difference, without taking their Pastors power from them,
Which, sure, would not be heavy upon such humble, modest, and truly conscientious Christians (if they should, God would judge such Governors for their unreasonable severity) but there would rather be ways found out, to make up the difference, without taking their Pastors power from them,
5. And this that I have said, is the least that can be meant in such places of Scripture as these, 1 Thess. v. 12, 13. We beseech you, Brethren, to know (that is to love) them which labour among you,
5. And this that I have said, is the least that can be meant in such places of Scripture as these, 1 Thess v. 12, 13. We beseech you, Brothers, to know (that is to love) them which labour among you,
(Which they could not fail to be, as long as they kept close to their spiritual Instructors and Governours.) And xiii. Heb. 17. Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves;
(Which they could not fail to be, as long as they kept close to their spiritual Instructors and Governors.) And xiii. Hebrew 17. Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves;
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For the word submit you may observe further, is the very same whereby he expresses (in the second Chapter, ver. 13.) the obedience he would have them give to Kings and those in Authority under them.
For the word submit you may observe further, is the very same whereby he Expresses (in the second Chapter, ver. 13.) the Obedience he would have them give to Kings and those in authority under them.
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And therefore cannot signifie less, than that their directions ought to be followed, and the Flock ruled by their Orders, in all things where God hath not ordered otherways;
And Therefore cannot signify less, than that their directions ought to be followed, and the Flock ruled by their Order, in all things where God hath not ordered otherways;
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which requires that all things be done decently and in order, 1 Cor. xiv. 40. The things themselves to be done (which that place speaks of) are many of them specified in that very Chapter;
which requires that all things be done decently and in order, 1 Cor. xiv. 40. The things themselves to be done (which that place speaks of) Are many of them specified in that very Chapter;
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And therefore, though by virtue of this Precept no Body hath power to form new Articles of Faith, new Objects of Worship, new Sacraments, &c. (wherein the Church of Rome hath abused her power) yet the substance of Religion being thus prescribed in His Word, the order, disposition, form and manner of doing the Duties of Religion, is left hereby to be determined by the wisdom of the Governours of the Church, according to the general Rules of the holy Scripture.
And Therefore, though by virtue of this Precept no Body hath power to from new Articles of Faith, new Objects of Worship, new Sacraments, etc. (wherein the Church of Room hath abused her power) yet the substance of Religion being thus prescribed in His Word, the order, disposition, from and manner of doing the Duties of Religion, is left hereby to be determined by the Wisdom of the Governors of the Church, according to the general Rules of the holy Scripture.
Which always taught (and it is as undoubted a principle of the Reformation as any other) That where the holy Scriptures have not given particular directions for the decent performance of the Duties, they call for (as it was impossible they should for all Cases, Times and Countries) there the Ministers of Christ, whom the holy Scriptures appoint to be the Governours of His Church, are to draw up Orders and Rules, agreeable to the general Rule, which the people ought to observe.
Which always taught (and it is as undoubted a principle of the Reformation as any other) That where the holy Scriptures have not given particular directions for the decent performance of the Duties, they call for (as it was impossible they should for all Cases, Times and Countries) there the Ministers of christ, whom the holy Scriptures appoint to be the Governors of His Church, Are to draw up Order and Rules, agreeable to the general Rule, which the people ought to observe.
And it is very reasonable to interpret the place of the Apostle before mentioned, in this manner, Let all things be done, first, NONLATINALPHABET, decently, or honestly; after a comely beseeming fashion;
And it is very reasonable to interpret the place of the Apostle before mentioned, in this manner, Let all things be done, First,, decently, or honestly; After a comely beseeming fashion;
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and the way to have things done with such gravity, as this word imports, is next to do them NONLATINALPHABET, according to order; or by the deliberate appointment of those, who have authority to ordain such Rites, as will become holy actions.
and the Way to have things done with such gravity, as this word imports, is next to do them, according to order; or by the deliberate appointment of those, who have Authority to ordain such Rites, as will become holy actions.
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That Christ sure did not leave His Church without a Government, (which had been to leave no Church) and that it is incredible the whole Church, Pastors and people should agree to change His Government (without any contradiction that we can find) into this which we have,
That christ sure did not leave His Church without a Government, (which had been to leave no Church) and that it is incredible the Whole Church, Pastors and people should agree to change His Government (without any contradiction that we can find) into this which we have,
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8. If we be really desirous then to make peace and restore unity in the Church (which is now so necessary that we are undone without it) this is the first thing wherein we ought all to unite, in repenting of the breach which hath been made among us; by slighting our Guides;
8. If we be really desirous then to make peace and restore unity in the Church (which is now so necessary that we Are undone without it) this is the First thing wherein we ought all to unite, in repenting of the breach which hath been made among us; by slighting our Guides;
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Who ought indeed to have nothing so much in their thoughts, as how to do service to Christ, honour to his Religion, good to souls, by promoting sincere piety;
Who ought indeed to have nothing so much in their thoughts, as how to do service to christ, honour to his Religion, good to Souls, by promoting sincere piety;
But if they fail in this, I am sure the people can never give a good account of their throwing off the yoke of obedience to them, spurning at their Authority,
But if they fail in this, I am sure the people can never give a good account of their throwing off the yoke of Obedience to them, spurning At their authority,
but when you are forced by Gods Command (as you think) to decline obedience in any particular injunction, to be the more careful in observing the rest, against which you have no exception:
but when you Are forced by God's Command (as you think) to decline Obedience in any particular injunction, to be the more careful in observing the rest, against which you have no exception:
9. This is the way of peace, which we have received from Christ and his Apostles (and I might add all succeeding Pastors in the Church) of which I thought good to remember you;
9. This is the Way of peace, which we have received from christ and his Apostles (and I might add all succeeding Pastors in the Church) of which I Thought good to Remember you;
and of making the preaching of the Gospel (if God pleases to continue it) effectual for our reformation and amendment, in all other things that are amiss among us.
and of making the preaching of the Gospel (if God Pleases to continue it) effectual for our Reformation and amendment, in all other things that Are amiss among us.
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But here is the mischief, that it is the common errour of Mankind, to seek that for off, which (as the Lord told his people) is near at hand, within them,
But Here is the mischief, that it is the Common error of Mankind, to seek that for off, which (as the Lord told his people) is near At hand, within them,
Which are now so great and violent, that it is a singular happiness, if any person, in this turbulent Age, can see the Divine Truth himself, in Points of greatest moment.
Which Are now so great and violent, that it is a singular happiness, if any person, in this turbulent Age, can see the Divine Truth himself, in Points of greatest moment.
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whilst they suffer their foul affections and passions (like a steam from a great many Dunghils) to overcast the face of Heaven, whence light should come into their souls;
while they suffer their foul affections and passion (like a steam from a great many Dunghills) to overcast the face of Heaven, whence Light should come into their Souls;
and evaporate that inward filth which is lodged in their hearts, in abusive language, as it were on purpose to choke the good Spirit of God, which breathes in others mouths, whose breasts God hath inspired with his Grace.
and evaporate that inward filth which is lodged in their hearts, in abusive language, as it were on purpose to choke the good Spirit of God, which breathes in Others mouths, whose breasts God hath inspired with his Grace.
10. But this must not discourage Gods Ministers, nor hinder them from asserting their Authority: which is to rule the people, and not to be ruled by them.
10. But this must not discourage God's Ministers, nor hinder them from asserting their authority: which is to Rule the people, and not to be ruled by them.
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That's the heavy Judgment (I told you in my last Fast-Sermon) threatned before the late Wars, by a great and holy Divine of this Church (some of whose words I have used now and then in this Discourse) for this sin of disobedience unto and contempt of, all Ecclesiastical Authority.
That's the heavy Judgement (I told you in my last Fast-sermon) threatened before the late Wars, by a great and holy Divine of this Church (Some of whose words I have used now and then in this Discourse) for this since of disobedience unto and contempt of, all Ecclesiastical authority.
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And whether this sin be not encreased and grown more audacious since that time (and consequently our danger greater) I leave you to consider and judge.
And whither this since be not increased and grown more audacious since that time (and consequently our danger greater) I leave you to Consider and judge.
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Only let me tell you, That they who stand divided from us, complain of it as well as we, finding to their shame and grief (as an eminent man among them expresses it ) that we are endangered by Divisions, principally because the self-conceited part of the religious people, will not be ruled by their Pastors;
Only let me tell you, That they who stand divided from us, complain of it as well as we, finding to their shame and grief (as an eminent man among them Expresses it) that we Are endangered by Divisions, principally Because the self-conceited part of the religious people, will not be ruled by their Pastors;
there being nothing, as I said before, so little disputed in the Christian Religion, as the Authority which the Bishops exercise over the Presbyters in the Church.
there being nothing, as I said before, so little disputed in the Christian Religion, as the authority which the Bishops exercise over the Presbyters in the Church.
nor patiently bear with those reproofs which we think necessary; it is impossible they should repent of this sin, and then our destruction is unavoidable.
nor patiently bear with those reproofs which we think necessary; it is impossible they should Repent of this since, and then our destruction is unavoidable.
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Who should endeavour by their brotherly reproofs and prudent admonitions, to stop the progress of this Disease, in those whom they find infected with it.
Who should endeavour by their brotherly reproofs and prudent admonitions, to stop the progress of this Disease, in those whom they find infected with it.
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Desire them to consider things calmly, and to study this part of their Christian Duty. Pray them not to be so passionately bent against the means of their safety:
Desire them to Consider things calmly, and to study this part of their Christian Duty. prey them not to be so passionately bent against the means of their safety:
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And that as when a house is on fire they that speak and give the best advice cannot be heard, by reason of the noise and cries of those who are gathered about it;
And that as when a house is on fire they that speak and give the best Advice cannot be herd, by reason of the noise and cries of those who Are gathered about it;
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that we may not shut our eyes against the things that belong to our peace; nor while we endeavour an union, make the most dangerous rent that ever was:
that we may not shut our eyes against the things that belong to our peace; nor while we endeavour an Union, make the most dangerous rend that ever was:
and their Guides ruled by God) may triumphantly say (as it is in one of the Psalms appointed for this Day, xlvi.) We will not fear though the Earth be removed,
and their Guides ruled by God) may triumphantly say (as it is in one of the Psalms appointed for this Day, xlvi.) We will not Fear though the Earth be removed,
