S. Pauls confession of faith, or, A brief account of his religion in a sermon preach'd at St. Warbroughs Church in Dublin, March 22, 1684/5 / by William Lord Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh.
But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call Heresy, so worship I the God of my Fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and the Prophets;
But this I confess unto thee, that After the Way which they call Heresy, so worship I the God of my Father's, believing all things which Are written in the Law and the prophets;
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We cannot have a better president for this than St. Paul; whom for his admirable Elocution the Infidels took for Mercury, their God of Eloquence come down from Heaven;
We cannot have a better president for this than Saint Paul; whom for his admirable Elocution the Infidels took for Mercury, their God of Eloquence come down from Heaven;
for proof of this I will only instance to you from the 33d of the 8th to the Romans, to the end of that chapter, whereof St. Austin and Eras mus say, that never Tully nor Demosthenes could speak any thing like him;
for proof of this I will only instance to you from the 33d of the 8th to the Roman, to the end of that chapter, whereof Saint Austin and Eras mus say, that never Tully nor Demosthenes could speak any thing like him;
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here we have life, heighth, depth, things present, and things to come: and if we respect the Rhetorical Ornaments, what Interrogations, what Gradations, what Antitheses, what contraries,
Here we have life, height, depth, things present, and things to come: and if we respect the Rhetorical Ornament, what Interrogations, what Gradations, what Antitheses, what contraries,
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and what repetitions? So that this might justly make up the 3d part of St. Austin 's wish, that he had seen Christ in the flesh, Rome flourishing, and St. Paul preaching.
and what repetitions? So that this might justly make up the 3d part of Saint Austin is wish, that he had seen christ in the Flesh, Room flourishing, and Saint Paul preaching.
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for having clear'd himself from that most odious crime of Sedition, and evidently proved that the Orators Accusation was not only improbable, but impossible:
for having cleared himself from that most odious crime of Sedition, and evidently proved that the Orators Accusation was not only improbable, but impossible:
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he now descends to the other branch of his Calumny concerning his Religion; that as he was no turbulent Fellow, nor raiser of Sedition in the Common-wealth;
he now descends to the other branch of his Calumny Concerning his Religion; that as he was no turbulent Fellow, nor raiser of Sedition in the Commonwealth;
In the words we have these two parts. 1. His Concession, in these words, [ but this I confess ] 2. His Confession, in these words, [ after the way which they call Heresy, &c. ]
In the words we have these two parts. 1. His Concession, in these words, [ but this I confess ] 2. His Confessi, in these words, [ After the Way which they call Heresy, etc. ]
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A worshiping of one true God by Jesus Christ according to the Scriptures, with a stedfast endeavour to keep the purity of the Conscience unspotted, in hopes of the future Resurrection of the dead. But to proceed.
A worshipping of one true God by jesus christ according to the Scriptures, with a steadfast endeavour to keep the purity of the Conscience unspotted, in hope's of the future Resurrection of the dead. But to proceed.
and 'tis required, that not only every knee should bow; but also that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of the Father.
and it's required, that not only every knee should bow; but also that every tongue should confess that jesus christ is Lord, to the glory of the Father.
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The want of the means of this public confession made the Jews lament when they sate by the Rivers of Babylon; and made Jeremy cry out, that the ways of Zion did lament, because no man cometh to the public Assemblies.
The want of the means of this public Confessi made the jews lament when they sat by the rivers of Babylon; and made Jeremiah cry out, that the ways of Zion did lament, Because no man comes to the public Assemblies.
God says not, I have reserved 7000 that have not believed in Baal, but whose knees have not bowed to Baal; which shews, that he expects a public owning of him,
God Says not, I have reserved 7000 that have not believed in Baal, but whose knees have not bowed to Baal; which shows, that he expects a public owning of him,
and had not yet learned to deny himself for God. 2. Naaman speaks not of any religious Worship to be performed to Rimmon: but of a civil Office to be done to his Prince. 3. Because Naaman knew that this action could not but be scandalous to others,
and had not yet learned to deny himself for God. 2. Naaman speaks not of any religious Worship to be performed to Rimmon: but of a civil Office to be done to his Prince. 3. Because Naaman knew that this actium could not but be scandalous to Others,
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And if we seriously consider it, 'tis strange, that any Christian should be ashamed of his Profession, which brings him so great Gain as an eternal weight of Glory. We have a common proverb;
And if we seriously Consider it, it's strange, that any Christian should be ashamed of his Profession, which brings him so great Gain as an Eternal weight of Glory. We have a Common proverb;
Fear is so bad a Counsellor in the Service of God, that Gideon, when he was ready to joyn battel with the Enemy, proclaimed, that whosoever was fearful should depart:
fear is so bad a Counsellor in the Service of God, that gideon, when he was ready to join battle with the Enemy, proclaimed, that whosoever was fearful should depart:
I never heard nor read of a more resolute Band of Soldiers then those seditious Followers of Cataline, their Souls flitted from their Bodies before they moved from their stations;
I never herd nor read of a more resolute Band of Soldiers then those seditious Followers of Cataline, their Souls flitted from their Bodies before they moved from their stations;
nor of his Gospel, nor fearful to suffer for it, is necessary true Christian Courage. The ancient Law of governing the Roman Army was reduced to two heads: nec sequi, nec fugere;
nor of his Gospel, nor fearful to suffer for it, is necessary true Christian Courage. The ancient Law of governing the Roman Army was reduced to two Heads: nec sequi, nec Fugere;
and when there was occasion, nor by too timorously running away to betray the Cause to the common Enemy and thus a Christian ought not to seek danger when he is free,
and when there was occasion, nor by too timorously running away to betray the Cause to the Common Enemy and thus a Christian ought not to seek danger when he is free,
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From whence I desire you to observe, that those men that profess never so much of Religion with never so much of Zeal, are to be lookt upon as false Teachers,
From whence I desire you to observe, that those men that profess never so much of Religion with never so much of Zeal, Are to be looked upon as false Teachers,
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and therefore let our dissenting Brethren take notice, that while they in contempt of Authority oppose the establish'd and known Laws, by their riotous, unlawful Assemblies, that their Religion and Profession of Faith is false and erroneous,
and Therefore let our dissenting Brothers take notice, that while they in contempt of authority oppose the established and known Laws, by their riotous, unlawful Assemblies, that their Religion and Profession of Faith is false and erroneous,
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And in this I shall first speak of the Act Worship, and in doing thereof, I will not spend time in consulting that frivolous distinction of the Papists, of Latria, Dulia, and Hyperdulia; the first they say, is that Worship which is proper to God;
And in this I shall First speak of the Act Worship, and in doing thereof, I will not spend time in consulting that frivolous distinction of the Papists, of Latria, Dulia, and Hyperdulia; the First they say, is that Worship which is proper to God;
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and this (they say) is only due to the Virgin Mary. I know they have borrowed this distinction from St. Austin; but have much wrested it from his sense:
and this (they say) is only due to the Virgae Marry. I know they have borrowed this distinction from Saint Austin; but have much wrested it from his sense:
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For as they have added a third member to the distinction, (to wit) Hyperdulia: so it is certain, that St. Austin by Dulia did not understand any religious or spiritual Worship, which is only due to God;
For as they have added a third member to the distinction, (to wit) Hyperdulia: so it is certain, that Saint Austin by Dulia did not understand any religious or spiritual Worship, which is only due to God;
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who goes on roundly to work in his blind Devotion, he, poor man, must needs remain intangled in gross Idolatry. And therefore these Popish Ringleaders are not unfitly compared to Bawds, (it is King James his expression in the like case) who though they do not actually pollute their own Bodies;
who Goes on roundly to work in his blind Devotion, he, poor man, must needs remain entangled in gross Idolatry. And Therefore these Popish Ringleaders Are not unfitly compared to Bawds, (it is King James his expression in the like case) who though they do not actually pollute their own Bodies;
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2. The invocating of his Name. 3. The reverend use of the holy Sacraments. 1. As to the preaching and hearing of Gods Word, he requires nothing more earnestly;
2. The invocating of his Name. 3. The reverend use of the holy Sacraments. 1. As to the preaching and hearing of God's Word, he requires nothing more earnestly;
than that the People be taught the knowledg of themselves, of God, and of Religion, Son of man, saith God, cry aloud and spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet;
than that the People be taught the knowledge of themselves, of God, and of Religion, Son of man, Says God, cry aloud and spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet;
and Wo is me, saith the Apostle, if I preach not the Gospel, and he charges Timothy before God, and before the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judg both the quick and the dead, that he preach the Word,
and Woe is me, Says the Apostle, if I preach not the Gospel, and he charges Timothy before God, and before the Lord jesus christ, who shall judge both the quick and the dead, that he preach the Word,
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The second part of this external Worship is Invocation of his Name, and this is so natural to us, that we usually lift up our eyes to Heaven in any suddain exigence,
The second part of this external Worship is Invocation of his Name, and this is so natural to us, that we usually lift up our eyes to Heaven in any sudden exigence,
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I sear, if measures were taken of our being or not being Atheists, by the frequency of our Prayers, there are too many amongst us, that could scarcely free themselves from that imputation;
I sear, if measures were taken of our being or not being Atheists, by the frequency of our Prayers, there Are too many among us, that could scarcely free themselves from that imputation;
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Licurgus the Lacedomonian Lawgiver (to oblige them to a more strict observance of his Laws) made the Lacedemonians take an Oath to observe them till his return,
Licurgus the Lacedomonian Lawgiver (to oblige them to a more strict observance of his Laws) made the Lacedaemonians take an Oath to observe them till his return,
And thus, our Saviour Jesus Christ being to leave his Disciples, obliges them to the use of his Sacraments, till his return, never intending to return again in humility, but in glory:
And thus, our Saviour jesus christ being to leave his Disciples, obliges them to the use of his Sacraments, till his return, never intending to return again in humility, but in glory:
and charge you to keep it for his sake, would you despise an instance of so great Kindness? How comes it then to pass, that we so little value so inestimable a Jewel,
and charge you to keep it for his sake, would you despise an instance of so great Kindness? How comes it then to pass, that we so little valve so inestimable a Jewel,
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as the blessed Sacraments, which are the Badges of our Christianity, whose Value and Dignity does not flow from the outward Elements? For what is the sprinkling of a little Water, the eating of a bit of Bread,
as the blessed Sacraments, which Are the Badges of our Christianity, whose Valve and Dignity does not flow from the outward Elements? For what is the sprinkling of a little Water, the eating of a bit of Bred,
or the drinking of a sup of Wine? But from the Ordinance and Institution of Christ, just as a piece of Wax with the Kings Broad Seal stampt upon it, is of more value, than a thousand times so much in the Merchants Shop.
or the drinking of a sup of Wine? But from the Ordinance and Institution of christ, just as a piece of Wax with the Kings Broad Seal stamped upon it, is of more valve, than a thousand times so much in the Merchant's Shop.
and the reverent use of the Sacraments. The other part of his Service, is, Internal; that is, the worship of the Spirit, without which all our Preaching, Hearing, Praying, Christning,
and the reverend use of the Sacraments. The other part of his Service, is, Internal; that is, the worship of the Spirit, without which all our Preaching, Hearing, Praying, Christening,
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and Communicating, are but like a Sepulcher outwardly, beautiful; but inwardly, full of corruption: for though the outward Form is that which approves us to Man;
and Communicating, Are but like a Sepulcher outwardly, beautiful; but inwardly, full of corruption: for though the outward From is that which approves us to Man;
Some there are, who with Esop 's Dog snatch at the shadow and lose the substance, that is, place the whole worship of God in bodily Exercise, and external Adoration;
some there Are, who with Esop is Dog snatch At the shadow and loose the substance, that is, place the Whole worship of God in bodily Exercise, and external Adoration;
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as bowing before a Crucifix, in creeping to a Cross, in running a bare-leg'd Pilgrimage, in visiting the Reliques of the Saints, in hearing of so many Masses, in macerating the Flesh, in hanging down the head for a day like a Bulrush, in Crosses,
as bowing before a Crucifix, in creeping to a Cross, in running a bare-leged Pilgrimage, in visiting the Relics of the Saints, in hearing of so many Masses, in macerating the Flesh, in hanging down the head for a day like a Bulrush, in Crosses,
And there are others, who (like Lapwings, make the greatest noise when they are farthest from their young ones) though they pretend the greatest distance from the Papists,
And there Are Others, who (like Lapwings, make the greatest noise when they Are farthest from their young ones) though they pretend the greatest distance from the Papists,
yet come very near them in many things, and place their whole Religion in running through thick and thin, three or four Miles on a Sunday to hear a Man preach, or rather prate nonsence;
yet come very near them in many things, and place their Whole Religion in running through thick and thin, three or four Miles on a Sunday to hear a Man preach, or rather prate nonsense;
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in condemning all as Reprobates, that are not of their own Communion, and in applying the intricate and misterious places of Scripture, especially such as denounce Gods Judgments, to those that are not of their own persuasion.
in condemning all as Reprobates, that Are not of their own Communion, and in applying the intricate and mysterious places of Scripture, especially such as denounce God's Judgments, to those that Are not of their own persuasion.
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And truly though this is very far from being acceptable to God, yet I wish we had not too just cause, on the other hand, to complain, that internal Worship is too much slighted by us,
And truly though this is very Far from being acceptable to God, yet I wish we had not too just cause, on the other hand, to complain, that internal Worship is too much slighted by us,
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thence they worship'd their adulterous Jupiter, their beastly Apollo, their drunken Bacchus, their bastardly Aesculapius, their theevish Mercury, their bloody Mars, their impudent Venus, and their spiteful Juno; as Zanchy observes.
thence they worshipped their adulterous Jupiter, their beastly Apollo, their drunken Bacchus, their bastardly Aesculapius, their thievish Mercury, their bloody Mars, their impudent Venus, and their spiteful Juno; as Zanchy observes.
for Delphos worship'd Apollo, Crete Jupiter, Athens Minerva, and Ephesus Diana: And so in Popery, England worship'd St. George, Scotland St. Andrew, Ireland St. Patrick, Venice St. Mark, and Millain St. Ambrose. 2. In Paganism they had several Gods for several Elements;
for Delphos worshipped Apollo, Crete Jupiter, Athens Minerva, and Ephesus Diana: And so in Popery, England worshipped Saint George, Scotland Saint Andrew, Ireland Saint Patrick, Venice Saint Mark, and Millain Saint Ambrose. 2. In Paganism they had several God's for several Elements;
as Scholars Apollo, Souldiers Mars, Smiths Vulcan, and Hunters Diana: So in Popery, Scholars have St. Gregory, Souldiers St. George, Smiths St. Loy, and Shoomakers St. Crispin. 5. In Paganism they had several Gods to pray to in several Diseases;
as Scholars Apollo, Soldiers Mars, Smiths Megalo, and Hunters Diana: So in Popery, Scholars have Saint Gregory, Soldiers Saint George, Smiths Saint Loy, and Shoemakers Saint Crispin. 5. In Paganism they had several God's to pray to in several Diseases;
they did not learn this from our Apostle, the sole Object of whose religious Worship was the God of his Fathers, that is, the God whom his Fathers worship'd.
they did not Learn this from our Apostle, the sole Object of whose religious Worship was the God of his Father's, that is, the God whom his Father's worshipped.
then that we had our Religion only from Luther and Calvin, (which they themselves cannot but know in their Consciences to be otherwise) and that we swerve from the Judgment of the Primitive Fathers,
then that we had our Religion only from Luther and calvin, (which they themselves cannot but know in their Consciences to be otherwise) and that we swerve from the Judgement of the Primitive Father's,
for though they might be forc'd by terror, or induced by sleight, to partake of the common errors of the Church of Rome; yet they might be free from its Heresy, and hold the Faith implicitly in preparatione animi, that is, be ready to embrace it,
for though they might be forced by terror, or induced by sleight, to partake of the Common errors of the Church of Room; yet they might be free from its Heresy, and hold the Faith implicitly in preparation animi, that is, be ready to embrace it,
when the means of Knowledg was wanting, (which is not now in this Sunshine of the Gospel, to be expected) as he enlightned the world by an expanded Light before he created the Sun, which is since the ordinary way of giving Light;
when the means of Knowledge was wanting, (which is not now in this Sunshine of the Gospel, to be expected) as he enlightened the world by an expanded Light before he created the Sun, which is since the ordinary Way of giving Light;
For when ordinary means are afforded, extraordinary must neither be expected, nor relied upon: So that you see there is a vast difference between the case of our Forefathers,
For when ordinary means Are afforded, extraordinary must neither be expected, nor relied upon: So that you see there is a vast difference between the case of our Forefathers,
But it cannot be therefore safe for us to neglect so great Salvation as is now offered to us, upon pretence of our Forefathers being otherwise principled.
But it cannot be Therefore safe for us to neglect so great Salvation as is now offered to us, upon pretence of our Forefathers being otherwise principled.
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If my Predecessors, says St. Cyprian, have not taught, or held, either through simplicity, or ignorance, that which our Lord has taught them, by his example,
If my Predecessors, Says Saint Cyprian, have not taught, or held, either through simplicity, or ignorance, that which our Lord has taught them, by his Exampl,
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I am sure this disorderly tumultuous way of serving God, which the Separatists use, was never practised by any considerable party in the primitive times.
I am sure this disorderly tumultuous Way of serving God, which the Separatists use, was never practised by any considerable party in the primitive times.
for what they do, (unless they will own none for such that lived above sixty years agon) might be sufficient to make them at the same instant to leave off, and forsake their folly.
for what they do, (unless they will own none for such that lived above sixty Years agon) might be sufficient to make them At the same instant to leave off, and forsake their folly.
and thereby exposed them to the dangers and temptations of the Romish Clergy, who never fail to improve all opportunities for the advantage of the Church,
and thereby exposed them to the dangers and temptations of the Romish Clergy, who never fail to improve all opportunities for the advantage of the Church,
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for their own preservation, close with us in our Communion, and not separate from that manner of Worship which we give to the God of our Fathers, with the Apostle here in the Text, which was the object,
for their own preservation, close with us in our Communion, and not separate from that manner of Worship which we give to the God of our Father's, with the Apostle Here in the Text, which was the Object,
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and the second thing I was to speak of, and leads me to the manner of his Worship, which is the third particular, in these words, after that way which they call Heresie.
and the second thing I was to speak of, and leads me to the manner of his Worship, which is the third particular, in these words, After that Way which they call Heresy.
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for Christ was scoft at as a Carpenters Son; and Christianity is called Heresie, and Christians Gallileans; and this proceeds from the innate Malice and Ignorance that every Man has in him since the Fall;
for christ was scoffed At as a Carpenters Son; and Christianity is called Heresy, and Christians Galileans; and this proceeds from the innate Malice and Ignorance that every Man has in him since the Fallen;
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and if Ezekiah destroy Idolatry, some Rabshekah will not stick to say, Is not this the God whose Altars Ezekiah broke down. If Mary Magdalen pour a little Oil on the Head and Feet of our Saviour, some Judas will be ready to say, what needs this waste? Constantine, for his bounty to the Church shall be called Pupillus, one that needs a Guardian;
and if Hezekiah destroy Idolatry, Some Rabshekah will not stick to say, Is not this the God whose Altars Hezekiah broke down. If Marry Magdalen pour a little Oil on the Head and Feet of our Saviour, Some Judas will be ready to say, what needs this waste? Constantine, for his bounty to the Church shall be called Pupillus, one that needs a Guardian;
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2. Observe, That if we be morally certain, that what we profess is true, and according to Gods Word, it matters not that the Papists call us Hereticks,
2. Observe, That if we be morally certain, that what we profess is true, and according to God's Word, it matters not that the Papists call us Heretics,
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And this brings me to the fourth thing in the Text, namely, the Rule, in these words, believing all things that are written in the Law and the Prophets.
And this brings me to the fourth thing in the Text, namely, the Rule, in these words, believing all things that Are written in the Law and the prophets.
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for though the Word spoken be more efficacious, yet the Word written is more durable: therefore it was that Moses was commanded to write the moral Law in two Tables;
for though the Word spoken be more efficacious, yet the Word written is more durable: Therefore it was that Moses was commanded to write the moral Law in two Tables;
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and therefore I shall only (for resolving this Doubt, and many other Objections, that may follow thereupon) offer these few particulars. 1. That every distinct Sentence of the holy Scriptures does command and require our Belief as much as the whole,
and Therefore I shall only (for resolving this Doubt, and many other Objections, that may follow thereupon) offer these few particulars. 1. That every distinct Sentence of the holy Scriptures does command and require our Belief as much as the Whole,
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yet if he refuse to give credit to any part of them (when it is revealed to him as such) he cannot be saved. 3. That every man is not only obliged under pain of Damnation, to believe all that is Scripture, when revealed to him;
yet if he refuse to give credit to any part of them (when it is revealed to him as such) he cannot be saved. 3. That every man is not only obliged under pain of Damnation, to believe all that is Scripture, when revealed to him;
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but he is also bound to believe what is not revealed to him in preparation of mind. 4. That we may and ought to infer from St. Pauls words in the Text, that the Scriptures are a sufficient Rule of Faith,
but he is also bound to believe what is not revealed to him in preparation of mind. 4. That we may and ought to infer from Saint Paul's words in the Text, that the Scriptures Are a sufficient Rule of Faith,
because it may be necessary, though not absolutely so, to the clearing and better understanding of some intricate and mysterious passages in Scripture.
Because it may be necessary, though not absolutely so, to the clearing and better understanding of Some intricate and mysterious passages in Scripture.
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And this leads me to the fifth particular in my Text, to wit, the principal ground of his Confession, in these words, and have hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a Resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
And this leads me to the fifth particular in my Text, to wit, the principal ground of his Confessi, in these words, and have hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a Resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
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From which we may first observe, That Prudence and Wisdom are consistent with true Religion; for you see St. Paul says, which they themselves also allow;
From which we may First observe, That Prudence and Wisdom Are consistent with true Religion; for you see Saint Paul Says, which they themselves also allow;
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He that charges his Disciples to be as innocent as Doves, bids them be as wise as Serpents, and bids them to beware of men that will bring them into their Councils;
He that charges his Disciples to be as innocent as Dove, bids them be as wise as Serpents, and bids them to beware of men that will bring them into their Councils;
so it will be a great allay to his temporal sufferings, to consider that he shall have joy in the morning of his Resurrection, for the heaviness he endured in the night of this life:
so it will be a great allay to his temporal sufferings, to Consider that he shall have joy in the morning of his Resurrection, for the heaviness he endured in the night of this life:
And thus I come to speak of the last particular in the Text, namely the effects, in these words, and herein do I exercise my self, to have a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man.
And thus I come to speak of the last particular in the Text, namely the effects, in these words, and herein do I exercise my self, to have a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man.
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but it is an exercising of ones self so, as to keep a clear Conscience towards God and Man. And therefore it is that St. Paul elsewhere exhorts to press forwards, and so to run as to win, and not to beat the Air. And our Saviour bids bring forth works meet for repentance.
but it is an exercising of ones self so, as to keep a clear Conscience towards God and Man. And Therefore it is that Saint Paul elsewhere exhorts to press forward, and so to run as to win, and not to beatrice the Air. And our Saviour bids bring forth works meet for Repentance.
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And as we must behave our selves thus towards God, so we must deal uprightly with our Neighbours, we must carry Honey in our mouths, that is, not injure them with false reports,
And as we must behave our selves thus towards God, so we must deal uprightly with our Neighbours, we must carry Honey in our mouths, that is, not injure them with false reports,
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And lastly, as to our selves, we must take heed that we abuse not those parts and indowments which God, gave us to be instrumental to his service, by any kind of excess, riot, or intemperance;
And lastly, as to our selves, we must take heed that we abuse not those parts and endowments which God, gave us to be instrumental to his service, by any kind of excess, riot, or intemperance;
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Otherwise our assenting to a divine Truth, is no more than such a faith as the Devils have, who believe and tremble, and are never the nearer happiness:
Otherwise our assenting to a divine Truth, is no more than such a faith as the Devils have, who believe and tremble, and Are never the nearer happiness:
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but our believing must include doing, and must carry along with it a conscience or knowledge void of offence both towards God and towards Man. And thus I have spoken what I designed at this time on this Subject,
but our believing must include doing, and must carry along with it a conscience or knowledge void of offence both towards God and towards Man. And thus I have spoken what I designed At this time on this Subject,
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this will make you not only Professors of St. Pauls Faith, but also partakers of his Happiness, where we shall see the Face of the living God clearly,
this will make you not only Professors of Saint Paul's Faith, but also partakers of his Happiness, where we shall see the Face of the living God clearly,
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and at the full, where the Beauties shall have no Veils to hide them from our eyes, our Beings shall have no end, our Knowledge shall not be subject to error, nor our Loves to displeasure.
and At the full, where the Beauty's shall have no Veils to hide them from our eyes, our Beings shall have no end, our Knowledge shall not be Subject to error, nor our Loves to displeasure.
