And some (he proceeds to shew) were made Apostles: who were the chief Ministers of Christ, the Witnesses of his Resurrection, the great Luminaries of the World, by the laying on of whose hands the Holy Ghost was given unto others.
And Some (he proceeds to show) were made Apostles: who were the chief Ministers of christ, the Witnesses of his Resurrection, the great Luminaries of the World, by the laying on of whose hands the Holy Ghost was given unto Others.
And next to them he placed Prophets: who were inspired persons, that had an excellent faculty of expounding the old Scriptures, which prophesied of Christ,
And next to them he placed prophets: who were inspired Persons, that had an excellent faculty of expounding the old Scriptures, which prophesied of christ,
He is thought to be the person mentioned by St. Peter in the latter end of his first Epistle, v. 13. where he calls him, Marcus my Son. And is said, by the Authors before mentioned, to have written his Gospel at the request of the Converts of St. Peter: from whom, they say, he went to Alexandria, and there founded a Church;
He is Thought to be the person mentioned by Saint Peter in the latter end of his First Epistle, v. 13. where he calls him, Marcus my Son. And is said, by the Authors before mentioned, to have written his Gospel At the request of the Converts of Saint Peter: from whom, they say, he went to Alexandria, and there founded a Church;
as you read ver. 7. And he bestowed these Gifts on them for three ends, which are named, ver. 12. First, for the perfecting of the Saints. That is, to compleat those who were already called into the state of Christianity;
as you read for. 7. And he bestowed these Gifts on them for three ends, which Are nam, ver. 12. First, for the perfecting of the Saints. That is, to complete those who were already called into the state of Christianity;
That God did not leave his Church without the means of being settled and stedfast in the true Faith of Christ, notwithstanding those Blasts of contrary Doctrines,
That God did not leave his Church without the means of being settled and steadfast in the true Faith of christ, notwithstanding those Blasts of contrary Doctrines,
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I call them impetuous; because these Doctrines which were different from, or contrary unto the Faith of the Gospel, were pressed with such earnestness, that the Apostle compares them to a Blast of Wind:
I call them impetuous; Because these Doctrines which were different from, or contrary unto the Faith of the Gospel, were pressed with such earnestness, that the Apostle compares them to a Blast of Wind:
making up in confidence what they wanted in truth. Such were the Jewish Deceivers; whom the Apostle (in the iii. Philip. 2.) compares to Dogs, who impudently assaulted the faithful, and endeavoured to rend and tear the Church all in pieces. Such were the Philosophical Pretenders;
making up in confidence what they wanted in truth. Such were the Jewish Deceivers; whom the Apostle (in the iii. Philip. 2.) compares to Dogs, who impudently assaulted the faithful, and endeavoured to rend and tear the Church all in Pieces. Such were the Philosophical Pretenders;
Which last word, as well as my Text, gives you the reason why I said the Church was troubled with the impetuous assaults of some Deceivers. For they added much craft, subtilty,
Which last word, as well as my Text, gives you the reason why I said the Church was troubled with the impetuous assaults of Some Deceivers. For they added much craft, subtlety,
and therefore render it by two, cunning craftiness: and that, thirdly, so artificially managed, that it was according to a method of deceit, (or an orderly proceeding in their Cheats) as the last words are in the Greek, which we translate, Whereby they lye in wait to deceive.
and Therefore render it by two, cunning craftiness: and that, Thirdly, so artificially managed, that it was according to a method of deceit, (or an orderly proceeding in their Cheats) as the last words Are in the Greek, which we translate, Whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
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For they who taught, Except men were circumcised after the manner of Moses, they could not be saved, came from Judaea, as you read xv. Act. 1. In the Church of Rome it self, there were those who taught that men must be justified by the works of the Law:
For they who taught, Except men were circumcised After the manner of Moses, they could not be saved, Come from Judaea, as you read xv. Act. 1. In the Church of Room it self, there were those who taught that men must be justified by the works of the Law:
The Churches of Galatia were so infected with Judaical Errours, that they were almost removed from him that called them unto the Grace of Christ, into another Gospel, i. Gal. 6. The Philippians, as I said before, had Dogs among them, Evil-workers, who were of the Concision, as the Apostle Sarcastically calls them, iii. Philip. 2. The Colossians stood in need of a caution against vain Philosophy; and such false reasonings, as under a colour of humility seduced men unto the Worshipping of Angels, ii. Coloss. 8, 18. And so I might lead you through all the rest, till we come to the seven famous Churches of Asia: unto whom our Lord Christ himself directed particular Letters after he went to Heaven.
The Churches of Galatia were so infected with Judaical Errors, that they were almost removed from him that called them unto the Grace of christ, into Another Gospel, i. Gal. 6. The Philippians, as I said before, had Dogs among them, Evil workers, who were of the Concision, as the Apostle Sarcastically calls them, iii. Philip. 2. The colossians stood in need of a caution against vain Philosophy; and such false reasonings, as under a colour of humility seduced men unto the Worshipping of Angels, ii. Coloss. 8, 18. And so I might led you through all the rest, till we come to the seven famous Churches of Asia: unto whom our Lord christ himself directed particular Letters After he went to Heaven.
and yet seduced Christ's Servants to Idolatry, ii. Revel. 20. In short, there were depths of Satan (v. 24.) profound Mysteries of Diabolical deceit, to overthrow the Faith of Christ.
and yet seduced Christ's Servants to Idolatry, ii. Revel. 20. In short, there were depths of Satan (v. 24.) profound Mysteres of Diabolical deceit, to overthrow the Faith of christ.
whom S. Paul forewarns of this, when he took his leave of them, and told them they should see his face no more, that after his departure grievous Wolves would enter in among them, not sparing the Flock:
whom S. Paul forewarns of this, when he took his leave of them, and told them they should see his face no more, that After his departure grievous Wolves would enter in among them, not sparing the Flock:
since men were so bold, as in the very face of the Apostles, at least as soon as their Backs were turned on any place, to contradict their Doctrine, and teach another Gospel.
since men were so bold, as in the very face of the Apostles, At least as soon as their Backs were turned on any place, to contradict their Doctrine, and teach Another Gospel.
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For though some men have preached strange Doctrines, and drawn Disciples after them, (which is no more than they did in the Apostles days) yet they have not prevailed against this Church, nor overturned its Faith.
For though Some men have preached strange Doctrines, and drawn Disciples After them, (which is no more than they did in the Apostles days) yet they have not prevailed against this Church, nor overturned its Faith.
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like an unmoveable Rock, still persists in firm Unity: in as great Unity, as was antiently in any of the Apostolical Churches; and that's abundantly sufficient.
like an Unmovable Rock, still persists in firm Unity: in as great Unity, as was anciently in any of the Apostolical Churches; and that's abundantly sufficient.
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II. Secondly, We may further conclude, from what hath been said, that if we knew where to find an Infallible Guide and Judge, it would not put an end to Controversies,
II Secondly, We may further conclude, from what hath been said, that if we knew where to find an Infallible Guide and Judge, it would not put an end to Controversies,
in the Churches which they planted: Whereby those Churches were divided into Parties; which by the Apostolical Authority could not be perfectly united.
in the Churches which they planted: Whereby those Churches were divided into Parties; which by the Apostolical authority could not be perfectly united.
for the making up all divisions which he heard were among them, 1 Cor. i. 10, 11, &c. And yet notwithstanding, it appears by his second Epistle (xi. 2, 3, 4, 13, 14.) that they still continued;
for the making up all divisions which he herd were among them, 1 Cor. i. 10, 11, etc. And yet notwithstanding, it appears by his second Epistle (xi. 2, 3, 4, 13, 14.) that they still continued;
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And the Epistle of Clemens to that Church, not long after, informs us; that these divisions and contentions, grew into a kind of Sedition one against another.
And the Epistle of Clemens to that Church, not long After, informs us; that these divisions and contentions, grew into a kind of Sedition one against Another.
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yet did not by this put an end to the disputes that were between the Pharisees and Saducees, and other Sects among the Jews. No, it was so far from having this effect, that the Church of the Jews, who were instructed by this Infallible Teacher, fell into the most damnable error;
yet did not by this put an end to the disputes that were between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and other Sects among the jews. No, it was so Far from having this Effect, that the Church of the jews, who were instructed by this Infallible Teacher, fell into the most damnable error;
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when the Son of God could not meet with such regard and acceptance in the world? Is it possible for any mens Infallibility (could we suppose it) to be better attested,
when the Son of God could not meet with such regard and acceptance in the world? Is it possible for any men's Infallibility (could we suppose it) to be better attested,
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than the Lord Christ's was? Can the Disciples convince men, more than their Master did? If that be a hopeless thing, then there will be Controversies: even about this Infallibility.
than the Lord Christ's was? Can the Disciples convince men, more than their Master did? If that be a hopeless thing, then there will be Controversies: even about this Infallibility.
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Which leads to the Third thing. III. It appears plainly from hence, that God never intended all errors should be kept out of the Church, by an Infallible Authority.
Which leads to the Third thing. III. It appears plainly from hence, that God never intended all errors should be kept out of the Church, by an Infallible authority.
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for there must be Heresies, that there may be approbation made of Believers, whether they will sincerly adhere to the plain truths of Christian Religion,
for there must be Heresies, that there may be approbation made of Believers, whither they will sincerely adhere to the plain truths of Christian Religion,
More especially, if any one particular Church was to have this authority over all other Churches, it would have been most needful, that this should have been so clearly taught,
More especially, if any one particular Church was to have this Authority over all other Churches, it would have been most needful, that this should have been so clearly taught,
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I speak of the Church of Rome; whose Determinations, and Traditions in matters of Doctrine were rejected, by St. Cyprian, Firmilianus, and the rest of the African Bishops:
I speak of the Church of Room; whose Determinations, and Traditions in matters of Doctrine were rejected, by Saint Cyprian, Firmilianus, and the rest of the African Bishops:
but as their good Brother, their Collegue, their fellow Priest: rebuking him with much sharpness; taxing him for pretending vainly to Apostolical Authority where he had none;
but as their good Brother, their Colleague, their fellow Priest: rebuking him with much sharpness; taxing him for pretending vainly to Apostolical authority where he had none;
that little respect was had to the Roman Church, before the Council of Nice. And that Council expresly decreed, the ancient Customs should be every where observed.
that little respect was had to the Roman Church, before the Council of Nicaenae. And that Council expressly decreed, the ancient Customs should be every where observed.
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By which Antioch and Alexandria claimed the same Authority over the Churches subject to their Jurisdiction, that the Roman Bishop did within his Diocess.
By which Antioch and Alexandria claimed the same authority over the Churches Subject to their Jurisdiction, that the Roman Bishop did within his Diocese.
II. It is a childish thing to be unsettled in Religion, because of this difference or contrariety of Doctrine, wherewith the Church is at any time troubled.
II It is a childish thing to be unsettled in Religion, Because of this difference or contrariety of Doctrine, wherewith the Church is At any time troubled.
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So the Apostle might well call it, because there being (as I have lately shown you) a form of wholsome words left by them in every Church which they planted, a Summary of Sound Doctrine, called the Faith once delivered to the Saints;
So the Apostle might well call it, Because there being (as I have lately shown you) a from of wholesome words left by them in every Church which they planted, a Summary of Found Doctrine, called the Faith once Delivered to the Saints;
These make them rash, and hasty; apt to quarrel one with another about little differences: and dispose them to be taken with empty shows and pageantry;
These make them rash, and hasty; apt to quarrel one with Another about little differences: and dispose them to be taken with empty shows and pageantry;
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In short, while we are Children in understanding, we are naturally injudicious, and consequently inconstant. We do not judge aright of things that differ;
In short, while we Are Children in understanding, we Are naturally injudicious, and consequently inconstant. We do not judge aright of things that differ;
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Ye therefore, Beloved, seeing ye know these things, beware lest ye also being carried away by the errour of the wicked, fall from your stedfastness:
You Therefore, beloved, seeing you know these things, beware lest you also being carried away by the error of the wicked, fallen from your steadfastness:
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but abundantly provided us with all things necessary for the knowledge of the Truth; and for our improvement therein, unto a state of stedfast belief. Which is the third thing.
but abundantly provided us with all things necessary for the knowledge of the Truth; and for our improvement therein, unto a state of steadfast belief. Which is the third thing.
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notwithstanding the Blasts of contrary Doctrine, which may be in the Church, and notwithstanding the cunning and craftiness whereby they may be managed.
notwithstanding the Blasts of contrary Doctrine, which may be in the Church, and notwithstanding the cunning and craftiness whereby they may be managed.
For it is the very Scope of the Apostle in this place, to convince the Ephesians, that God had taken such care and made such provision, that they might not henceforth be children, tossed to and fro,
For it is the very Scope of the Apostle in this place, to convince the Ephesians, that God had taken such care and made such provision, that they might not henceforth be children, tossed to and from,
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and if they did not continue Children, they might continue stedfast in that Faith, and not be moved from it, by the violent Blasts of contrary perswasions.
and if they did not continue Children, they might continue steadfast in that Faith, and not be moved from it, by the violent Blasts of contrary persuasions.
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God did not think fit, as you have heard, to lay such a restraint upon mens Spirits, that none should be able to contradict the truth preached by the Apostles:
God did not think fit, as you have herd, to lay such a restraint upon men's Spirits, that none should be able to contradict the truth preached by the Apostles:
From whence it is likely Dionysius of Alexandria formed that Precept, which he calls an Apostolical voice, NONLATINALPHABET, Be ye skilful Bankers, able to distinguish between good and bad Silver .
From whence it is likely Dionysius of Alexandria formed that Precept, which he calls an Apostolical voice,, Be you skilful Bankers, able to distinguish between good and bad Silver.
but it is a shame, if being arrived at the state of Manhood, we do not prove, and try, and examine (as the word signifies) every thing that is offered to our belief;
but it is a shame, if being arrived At the state of Manhood, we do not prove, and try, and examine (as the word signifies) every thing that is offered to our belief;
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and relinquishing it ever after? Is it not the same Reason still? Was it not given us for our constant Safe-Conduct? By what reason then do we trust others to chuse our Religion for us;
and relinquishing it ever After? Is it not the same Reason still? Was it not given us for our constant Safe-Conduct? By what reason then do we trust Others to choose our Religion for us;
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but to look upon those as the most sincere and faithful Directors, who would have us to examine and prove, consider and ponder all things well, before we receive them;
but to look upon those as the most sincere and faithful Directors, who would have us to examine and prove, Consider and ponder all things well, before we receive them;
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Nay, St. Austine ventured to imitate St. Paul, and to say , Let him be accursed whosoever he be, (I will not say we, who are not worthy to be compared with him that said,
Nay, Saint Augustine ventured to imitate Saint Paul, and to say, Let him be accursed whosoever he be, (I will not say we, who Are not worthy to be compared with him that said,
or of his Church, or of any other matter that belongs to our Faith and Life, besides that which ye have received in the Legal and Evangelical Scriptures.
or of his Church, or of any other matter that belongs to our Faith and Life, beside that which you have received in the Legal and Evangelical Scriptures.
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They being given by inspiration of God, that even a man of God (like the antient Prophets) might be perfected, and thoroughly furnished unto all good works;
They being given by inspiration of God, that even a man of God (like the ancient prophets) might be perfected, and thoroughly furnished unto all good works;
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because the Apostle directs him to these holy Writings, as a means to preserve him in the true Christian belief, ver. 14. But continue thou in the things, which thou hast learned,
Because the Apostle directs him to these holy Writings, as a means to preserve him in the true Christian belief, ver. 14. But continue thou in the things, which thou hast learned,
and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them, and that from a Child thou hast known the holy Scriptures, &c. What we have learned out of the holy Scriptures, we have an assurance of;
and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them, and that from a Child thou hast known the holy Scriptures, etc. What we have learned out of the holy Scriptures, we have an assurance of;
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but cannot be assured of any other Tradition, which is not contained here; and therefore ought to continue stedfast in our adherence to the Scriptures;
but cannot be assured of any other Tradition, which is not contained Here; and Therefore ought to continue steadfast in our adherence to the Scriptures;
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For it is not consistent with the notions we have of God's infinite Goodness and Wisdom, to believe He would give us a Rule which is defective in necessary things.
For it is not consistent with the notions we have of God's infinite goodness and Wisdom, to believe He would give us a Rule which is defective in necessary things.
No, He hath abundantly provided here for our Instruction, in all such matters: and as we ought to refuse that which contradicts any part of these holy Books;
No, He hath abundantly provided Here for our Instruction, in all such matters: and as we ought to refuse that which contradicts any part of these holy Books;
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as they speak, we ought not to seek for Faith) together with the Nice Creed, and Athanasius 's, which expound the Apostles, ought thoroughly to be received and believed:
as they speak, we ought not to seek for Faith) together with the Nicaenae Creed, and Athanasius is, which expound the Apostles, ought thoroughly to be received and believed:
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unto which let us strictly keep, if we would not be carried to and fro uncertainly with the blasts of vain Doctrines, which have no certain Warrants in the holy Scriptures,
unto which let us strictly keep, if we would not be carried to and from uncertainly with the blasts of vain Doctrines, which have no certain Warrants in the holy Scriptures,
And make us understand withal, if we please to consider them, that having laid our foundation well in a firm belief of those great and necessary things, which out of the Scriptures are summed up in the Creeds before named;
And make us understand withal, if we please to Consider them, that having laid our Foundation well in a firm belief of those great and necessary things, which out of the Scriptures Are summed up in the Creeds before nam;
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but make it our whole business in this world, to raise the solid Superstructure of a holy Life, upon the Foundation of Faith in Christ. This is the Second thing;
but make it our Whole business in this world, to raise the solid Superstructure of a holy Life, upon the Foundation of Faith in christ. This is the Second thing;
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the holy Scriptures are the Rule, whereby we must prove all things: from which if we do not depart, we cannot be led into any dangerous errors. Provided,
the holy Scriptures Are the Rule, whereby we must prove all things: from which if we do not depart, we cannot be led into any dangerous errors. Provided,
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how God appointed several orders of men in the Church, not only Apostles, Prophets and Evangelists, but also Pastors and Teachers, for the perfecting of the Saints, &c. he lets them know that by these means God expected, that they should not be henceforth children, tossed to and fro,
how God appointed several order of men in the Church, not only Apostles, prophets and Evangelists, but also Pastors and Teachers, for the perfecting of the Saints, etc. he lets them know that by these means God expected, that they should not be henceforth children, tossed to and from,
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and therefore ought to be consulted by the people. Who must not be so bold as to lean merely to their own understanding; but listen also unto them: not indeed as infallible;
and Therefore ought to be consulted by the people. Who must not be so bold as to lean merely to their own understanding; but listen also unto them: not indeed as infallible;
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whereby they are enabled to discover the frauds and sophistry of Deceivers, and to open, better than any else can do, the true meaning of the holy Scriptures.
whereby they Are enabled to discover the frauds and sophistry of Deceivers, and to open, better than any Else can do, the true meaning of the holy Scriptures.
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Their Guidance therefore the Apostle to the Hebrews also commends, as a remedy against their instability in Religion, xiii. 7, 8, 9. Remember them that have the rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God, whose faith follow, &c. Be not carried about with divers and strange Doctrines:
Their Guidance Therefore the Apostle to the Hebrews also commends, as a remedy against their instability in Religion, xiii. 7, 8, 9. remember them that have the Rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God, whose faith follow, etc. Be not carried about with diverse and strange Doctrines:
Such as established their hearts in true grace and goodness, not those that troubled them with unprofitable Disputes about meats and drink, and such like things;
Such as established their hearts in true grace and Goodness, not those that troubled them with unprofitable Disputes about Meats and drink, and such like things;
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and to learn therein, above all things, to be godly and vertuous, to mortifie all evil affections and passions, to purifie themselves from all filthiness both of flesh and spirit,
and to Learn therein, above all things, to be godly and virtuous, to mortify all evil affections and passion, to purify themselves from all filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit,
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For if they of the contrary perswasion follow their Guides with an implicite Faith, and a kind of blind obedience, being scarce permitted to use their Reason;
For if they of the contrary persuasion follow their Guides with an implicit Faith, and a kind of blind Obedience, being scarce permitted to use their Reason;
And I must take the freedom to tell you, That to listen to other pretended Guides, neglecting those of the Church of England, under whom ye have been bred, whose conversation you know, by whom you have been long instructed,
And I must take the freedom to tell you, That to listen to other pretended Guides, neglecting those of the Church of England, under whom you have been bred, whose Conversation you know, by whom you have been long instructed,
yet it is but a due respect to them, under whose ministry you have many years lived, not to forsake them upon any suggestions whatsoever, without hearing what they can answer to them:
yet it is but a due respect to them, under whose Ministry you have many Years lived, not to forsake them upon any suggestions whatsoever, without hearing what they can answer to them:
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Besides the weakness and levity, nay the folly and wickedness, it is a rude contempt of those, whom you have the greatest reason to esteem (and will be so judged at the dreadful day of our Lord) to hearken to the voice of strangers,
Beside the weakness and levity, nay the folly and wickedness, it is a rude contempt of those, whom you have the greatest reason to esteem (and will be so judged At the dreadful day of our Lord) to harken to the voice of Strangers,
whether they be our duties toward God, or towards man (whether superiours, equals or inferiours) or whether they concern the right Government of our selves, in all Temperance, Soberness, Chastity, Self-denial, Contentedness,
whither they be our duties towards God, or towards man (whither superiors, equals or inferiors) or whither they concern the right Government of our selves, in all Temperance, Soberness, Chastity, Self-denial, Contentedness,
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For the love of this present World, of riches, honours and preferments, dazles the eyes of mens minds, blinds their judgment, bribes their affections, corrupts their consciences,
For the love of this present World, of riches, honours and preferments, dazzles the eyes of men's minds, blinds their judgement, Bribes their affections, corrupts their Consciences,
But if Convenience were the measure, and our Understanding the Measurers, we might rather conclude that God hath made every particular Christian infallible:
But if Convenience were the measure, and our Understanding the Measurers, we might rather conclude that God hath made every particular Christian infallible:
All that we can truly resolve therefore in this matter is, That such is the Grace of God, such his Care of his Church, that He hath made every truly pious Christian infallible,
All that we can truly resolve Therefore in this matter is, That such is the Grace of God, such his Care of his Church, that He hath made every truly pious Christian infallible,
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and be preserved from damnably erring in their judgment. God is faithful, and will keep them from falling into the errour of the wicked: because they feared him greatly;
and be preserved from damnably erring in their judgement. God is faithful, and will keep them from falling into the error of the wicked: Because they feared him greatly;
or, if any remain, they will not be destructive either to Charity, or that blessed Unity, which all good Christians desire to see in the Church of Christ.
or, if any remain, they will not be destructive either to Charity, or that blessed Unity, which all good Christians desire to see in the Church of christ.
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yet they who do shall stand as unmoveable as a Rock, though there be never such strong Winds and violent Gusts of Doctrine abroad, that would blow them about.
yet they who do shall stand as Unmovable as a Rock, though there be never such strong Winds and violent Gusts of Doctrine abroad, that would blow them about.
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They will be stedfast and unmoveable, and never be perswaded to follow any other Doctrines, than those they have received in this Church, though pressed with never so much earnestness;
They will be steadfast and Unmovable, and never be persuaded to follow any other Doctrines, than those they have received in this Church, though pressed with never so much earnestness;
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Do they tend to make men at all the better, if they do believe them? Will their hearts be more purged from all bad affections? Will they become more holy, more humble, more meek, more modest, more dead to this World, more kind, loving and charitable to all men, by entertaining those Doctrines, which are superadded to the Christian Faith, into which we were baptized? Or on the contrary, Do they not give mens vices greater liberty? Do they not puff them up,
Do they tend to make men At all the better, if they do believe them? Will their hearts be more purged from all bad affections? Will they become more holy, more humble, more meek, more modest, more dead to this World, more kind, loving and charitable to all men, by entertaining those Doctrines, which Are superadded to the Christian Faith, into which we were baptised? Or on the contrary, Do they not give men's vices greater liberty? Do they not puff them up,
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as all windy knowledge doth? Will they not dispose us to be more highly conceited of our selves, more arrogant, more angry, more impatient of contradiction, more uncharitable and censorious, more loose in our conversation, more unpeaceable and ungovernable? If we find these to be the Fruits of such Doctrines, we are assured thereby that they are not the true Christian Doctrines;
as all windy knowledge does? Will they not dispose us to be more highly conceited of our selves, more arrogant, more angry, more impatient of contradiction, more uncharitable and censorious, more lose in our Conversation, more unpeaceable and ungovernable? If we find these to be the Fruits of such Doctrines, we Are assured thereby that they Are not the true Christian Doctrines;
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to inlighten our minds, to guide us in judgment according to his promise, to give us understanding in his holy Word, to bestow upon us a spirit of discerning, that we may clearly perceive the difference of things,
to inlighten our minds, to guide us in judgement according to his promise, to give us understanding in his holy Word, to bestow upon us a Spirit of discerning, that we may clearly perceive the difference of things,
turn away our eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken us in his way. For where the love of the World prevails, any gainful errour may easily find entertainment.
turn away our eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken us in his Way. For where the love of the World prevails, any gainful error may Easily find entertainment.
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And whensoever we find our selves begin to be unsettled in the belief of that, which upon the most serious and deliberate consideration, we have judged to be the truth;
And whensoever we find our selves begin to be unsettled in the belief of that, which upon the most serious and deliberate consideration, we have judged to be the truth;
and that every temptation is a deceit, and would put a cheat upon us, (for every man is tempted, saith St. James, when he is drawn away by his own lust,
and that every temptation is a deceit, and would put a cheat upon us, (for every man is tempted, Says Saint James, when he is drawn away by his own lust,
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but building up our selves in our most holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, we may keep our selves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord ▪ Jesus ▪ Christ unto eternal life, S. Jude 20, 21.
but building up our selves in our most holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, we may keep our selves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord ▪ jesus ▪ christ unto Eternal life, S. U^de 20, 21.
O Almighty God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly Doctrine of thy Evangelist St. Mark, Give us Grace, that being not like Children carried away with every Blast of vain Doctrine, we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
Oh Almighty God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly Doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark, Give us Grace, that being not like Children carried away with every Blast of vain Doctrine, we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
