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When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prephet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth let him understand) Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains.
When you Therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by daniel the Prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth let him understand) Then let them which be in Judea flee into the Mountains.
ON all occasions I conceive it to be the Duty of a Preacher to search diligently after the genuine and direct meaning of the word of God he takes in hand to expound;
ON all occasions I conceive it to be the Duty of a Preacher to search diligently After the genuine and Direct meaning of the word of God he Takes in hand to expound;
as ours at present doth (whose readeth let him understand) then certainly we have a special obligation of searching carefully for the right sense of it:
as ours At present does (whose readeth let him understand) then Certainly we have a special obligation of searching carefully for the right sense of it:
and found three several opinions among ancient and modern Interpreters, touching that Abomination of Desolation standing in the Holy place, mentioned in our Text. The first opinion, followed by St. Jerome, is, that by this Abomination of Desolation, may be understood the Image of Caesar, which Pilate set up in the Temple of Jerusalem; Or the Statue of the Emperor Adrian, which he affirmeth to have stood in the most sacred place of the Temple, the holy of holies to his own time;
and found three several opinions among ancient and modern Interpreters, touching that Abomination of Desolation standing in the Holy place, mentioned in our Text. The First opinion, followed by Saint Jerome, is, that by this Abomination of Desolation, may be understood the Image of Caesar, which Pilate Set up in the Temple of Jerusalem; Or the Statue of the Emperor Adrian, which he Affirmeth to have stood in the most sacred place of the Temple, the holy of holies to his own time;
and attributed to St. Chrysostom, is, that by this Abomination is understood the Roman Army under Titus, coming to besiege Jerusalem, and ready to fill the City with their Banners, bearing in them the Image of Caesar and his Eagle, which to the Jews were Abominable and Prophane.
and attributed to Saint Chrysostom, is, that by this Abomination is understood the Roman Army under Titus, coming to besiege Jerusalem, and ready to fill the city with their Banners, bearing in them the Image of Caesar and his Eagl, which to the jews were Abominable and Profane.
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The third Opinion followed by the Gloss Interlineal, is, that the foresaid words of our Text do relate to the times of Antichrist, when that man of sin shall be revealed, who shall exalt himself and magnifie himself above every God,
The third Opinion followed by the Gloss Interlineal, is, that the foresaid words of our Text do relate to the times of Antichrist, when that man of since shall be revealed, who shall exalt himself and magnify himself above every God,
The following words of our Text, do set forth the hast and diligence wherewith our Saviour would have the Faithful to shun the place infected with that Evil. The Buildings of Judea had commonly plain Roofs to walk upon, as Gerson relateth:
The following words of our Text, do Set forth the haste and diligence wherewith our Saviour would have the Faithful to shun the place infected with that Evil. The Buildings of Judea had commonly plain Roofs to walk upon, as Gerson relateth:
that if we should see a Church infected with corruptions inconsistent with the true worship and service of God, we are to quit it with all speed and diligence, not heeding mens discontents, nor any earthly interest.
that if we should see a Church infected with corruptions inconsistent with the true worship and service of God, we Are to quit it with all speed and diligence, not heeding men's discontents, nor any earthly Interest.
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But why was our Saviour so earnest with his own Disciples that they should quit the Pleasures of Jerusalem and the Fertil Fields of Judea upon such an emergencie,
But why was our Saviour so earnest with his own Disciples that they should quit the Pleasures of Jerusalem and the Fertile Fields of Judea upon such an emergency,
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and flee to barren mountains? might it not be expected from their constant Faith and fervent Piety, improved in the School of Christ, enriched with the Heavenly dew of healthful Doctrine dayly dropping upon them from his Divine lips, that in midst of the Idolatry and Prophaness of the Romans they would preserve themselves pure and unspotted as the Fish in the Sea without relishing the salt of it? Nay further, may it not be expected that by their Doctrine and example of their Holy Life, the sores of Jerusalem may be healed and the inhabitants of it reduced to a better Life? No;
and flee to barren Mountains? might it not be expected from their constant Faith and fervent Piety, improved in the School of christ, enriched with the Heavenly due of healthful Doctrine daily dropping upon them from his Divine lips, that in midst of the Idolatry and Profaneness of the Romans they would preserve themselves pure and unspotted as the Fish in the Sea without relishing the salt of it? Nay further, may it not be expected that by their Doctrine and Exampl of their Holy Life, the sores of Jerusalem may be healed and the inhabitants of it reduced to a better Life? No;
of their amendment there was no hope, because their hearts were hardened as that of Pharao, and their disease incurable, which did encrease with the very remedies of it;
of their amendment there was no hope, Because their hearts were hardened as that of Pharaoh, and their disease incurable, which did increase with the very remedies of it;
their Stomacks so corrupt, that they turned the most healthful food into Poyson: their minds were so perverse, that they abhorred their Cure and killed their Physitians:
their Stomachs so corrupt, that they turned the most healthful food into Poison: their minds were so perverse, that they abhorred their Cure and killed their Physicians:
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so our Saviour declared of them in the Chapter precedent to that of our Text, the 23 of St. Mathew putting them in mind that their Fathers before them did so, themselves did so at present,
so our Saviour declared of them in the Chapter precedent to that of our Text, the 23 of Saint Matthew putting them in mind that their Father's before them did so, themselves did so At present,
That upon you may come all the righteous Bloud shed upon the Earth &c. The People of Jerusalem being thus given over to a reprobate obstinacie, what hopes could our Saviours Disciples entertain of healing them?
That upon you may come all the righteous Blood shed upon the Earth etc. The People of Jerusalem being thus given over to a Reprobate obstinacy, what hope's could our Saviors Disciples entertain of healing them?
and inquiring further what may be the motive of this seperation, he answereth, it was, that the Good Angels may not be perverted by the company of the Bad. How? are Angels Subject to such mutabilities? Is it not their nature to have liberty in their first election,
and inquiring further what may be the motive of this separation, he Answers, it was, that the Good Angels may not be perverted by the company of the Bad. How? Are Angels Subject to such Mutabilities? Is it not their nature to have liberty in their First election,
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We have another fair shew of this verity in the 10th. Chapter of St. Luke, V. 18. where our Saviour, in testimony of his Divine power, telleth, that he beheld Sathan as lightning fall from Heaven.
We have Another fair show of this verity in the 10th. Chapter of Saint Lycia, V. 18. where our Saviour, in testimony of his Divine power, Telleth, that he beheld Sathan as lightning fallen from Heaven.
So strong and active is the venom of a bad example, and scandalous company, that even those pure Angelical spirits could not be secure from the contagion of it, in the opinion of this learned Father;
So strong and active is the venom of a bad Exampl, and scandalous company, that even those pure Angelical spirits could not be secure from the contagion of it, in the opinion of this learned Father;
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I will confirm it further, with the famous case of that prodigal son, set down in the 15th. chapter of St. Luke; who having lavished away his substance, with riotous living in a forreign countrey, he joyned himself to a Citizen, who employed him in feeding his swine;
I will confirm it further, with the famous case of that prodigal son, Set down in the 15th. chapter of Saint Lycia; who having lavished away his substance, with riotous living in a foreign country, he joined himself to a Citizen, who employed him in feeding his Swine;
And when he came to himself, so followeth the Text. What? did he leave himself? yes, saith ingenious Peter Chrysologus, à se migrat & transit in bestiam;
And when he Come to himself, so follows the Text. What? did he leave himself? yes, Says ingenious Peter Chrysologus, à se Migrate & transit in bestiam;
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And when the chief Priests and Scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the Temple, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were sore displeased. What made them take more notice of these innocent Elegies of the children,
And when the chief Priests and Scribes saw the wondered things that he did, and the children crying in the Temple, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were soar displeased. What made them take more notice of these innocent Elegies of the children,
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than of the other wonders he wrought? Euthymius gl•ssing upon this passage, answers, that in other occasions they suspected Christ might have deluded their eyes with appearances of things not really existing;
than of the other wonders he wrought? Euthymius gl•ssing upon this passage, answers, that in other occasions they suspected christ might have deluded their eyes with appearances of things not really existing;
but that their own children, bred by themselves, and living among them, should break out into Elogies of one they saw ever contemned and reviled by them;
but that their own children, bred by themselves, and living among them, should break out into Eulogies of one they saw ever contemned and reviled by them;
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That ears continually beaten with calumnies and opprebries against Christ, should entertain any favourable opinion of him, was a wonder, which malice and envy it self could not suspect.
That ears continually beaten with calumnies and opprebries against christ, should entertain any favourable opinion of him, was a wonder, which malice and envy it self could not suspect.
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how justly our Saviour, in the words of our Text, was so earnest in exhorting his Disciples to shun the Abominations of Jerusalem, given over to corruption and reprobate obstinacy, that they might not be perverted by them;
how justly our Saviour, in the words of our Text, was so earnest in exhorting his Disciples to shun the Abominations of Jerusalem, given over to corruption and Reprobate obstinacy, that they might not be perverted by them;
and that if we should see any of those three Abominations declared by the three Opinions of Interpreters, related in the opening of our Text, that is to say, Idolatry, Cruelty,
and that if we should see any of those three Abominations declared by the three Opinions of Interpreters, related in the opening of our Text, that is to say, Idolatry, Cruelty,
which is, to declare how I saw, and by what means God was pleased to let me see, that all these three abominations are generally practised in the Roman Church, as it stands at present;
which is, to declare how I saw, and by what means God was pleased to let me see, that all these three abominations Are generally practised in the Roman Church, as it Stands At present;
nor other, than a dutiful obedience to the Councel of Christ, declared in our Text. But before I enter into this Point, I desire my judicious hearers not to conceive I come here to scold or Insult upon my former Brethren of the Roman Communion.
nor other, than a dutiful Obedience to the Council of christ, declared in our Text. But before I enter into this Point, I desire my judicious hearers not to conceive I come Here to scold or Insult upon my former Brothers of the Roman Communion.
How I came to perceive the present Practise of the Roman Church to be guilty of these faults I will endeavour to declare with the brevity and sincerity duty requires, being to speak in so Illustrious an Auditory.
How I Come to perceive the present practice of the Roman Church to be guilty of these Faults I will endeavour to declare with the brevity and sincerity duty requires, being to speak in so Illustrious an Auditory.
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Gods Providence leading me in my younger years to the Schools of greatest credit in Spain; and disposing so that having compleated in them my courses of Philosophy and Divinity, I should be imployed many years in teaching the same Faculties;
God's Providence leading me in my younger Years to the Schools of greatest credit in Spain; and disposing so that having completed in them my courses of Philosophy and Divinity, I should be employed many Years in teaching the same Faculties;
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This, assisted by frequent reading of Holy Scriptures, Fathers, Councels and Histories of the Church made me doubt of the Truth of several Tenents introduced by the use or Authority of the Roman Church, repugnant (in my esteem) to common reason,
This, assisted by frequent reading of Holy Scriptures, Father's, Counsels and Histories of the Church made me doubt of the Truth of several Tenants introduced by the use or authority of the Roman Church, repugnant (in my esteem) to Common reason,
Without which, certainly an understanding accustomed to search exactly into the nature of things, their Essential constitutes, the proportion of causes with effects,
Without which, Certainly an understanding accustomed to search exactly into the nature of things, their Essential constitutes, the proportion of Causes with effects,
and to measure by these rules the credibility of them, would never give so free and easie assent to the ineffable mysteries of Trinity and Unity in the Divine nature, of the Incarnation, Resurrection, Ascention of Christ our Saviour, of the Descent of the Holy Ghost in tongues of fire upon the Apostles,
and to measure by these rules the credibility of them, would never give so free and easy assent to the ineffable Mysteres of Trinity and Unity in the Divine nature, of the Incarnation, Resurrection, Ascension of christ our Saviour, of the Descent of the Holy Ghost in tongues of fire upon the Apostles,
all my understanding was turmoiled reflecting upon the prodigious Doctrine of Transubstantiation; alone sufficient to fright rational believers from the Romish Communion.
all my understanding was turmoiled reflecting upon the prodigious Doctrine of Transubstantiation; alone sufficient to fright rational believers from the Romish Communion.
when God hearkning to the voice of Joshua; made the Sun and Moon stand, till he compleated his Victory against the Enemy invading Gibeon. And to support this wonder, a great number of others most stupendious, are chained to it.
when God Harkening to the voice of joshua; made the Sun and Moon stand, till he completed his Victory against the Enemy invading Gibeon. And to support this wonder, a great number of Others most stupendious, Are chained to it.
Secondly, that the same accidents being converted either into vermin by corruption, or into flesh and bloud by nutrition, in him that eats them, should produce a substance;
Secondly, that the same accidents being converted either into vermin by corruption, or into Flesh and blood by nutrition, in him that eats them, should produce a substance;
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All these monstrous miracles, and more, we must swallow, to support that mystery, in spight of all reason to the contrary, without any pertinent Text of Scripture to ground it upon, (nay, many Texts opposing it,
All these monstrous Miracles, and more, we must swallow, to support that mystery, in spite of all reason to the contrary, without any pertinent Text of Scripture to ground it upon, (nay, many Texts opposing it,
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as we shall hereafter declare) and no necessity urging to it, either for verifying the words of our Saviour in the institution of this blessed Sacrament,
as we shall hereafter declare) and not necessity urging to it, either for verifying the words of our Saviour in the Institution of this blessed Sacrament,
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Christ being able to convey, with the worthy receiving of Bread and Wine, what spiritual graces he pleaseth, without any substantial alteration in the Elements;
christ being able to convey, with the worthy receiving of Bred and Wine, what spiritual graces he Pleases, without any substantial alteration in the Elements;
For though by occasion of my Employment of teaching controversies in the University of Salamanca some years, I had a Licence from the Inquisitor General of Spain, to read prohibited Books,
For though by occasion of my Employment of teaching controversies in the university of Salamanca Some Years, I had a Licence from the Inquisitor General of Spain, to read prohibited Books,
and finding me out, with admirable zeal and great dexterity, dictated by Christian charity, set upon me with solid Arguments of Holy Scripture, Councels, Fathers and Histories;
and finding me out, with admirable zeal and great dexterity, dictated by Christian charity, Set upon me with solid Arguments of Holy Scripture, Counsels, Father's and Histories;
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to which I listened the more willingly because I saw a vein of Charity and Zeal of Union among Christians run through all his discourses, acknowledging the Church of Rome to be a part of the Catholick Church,
to which I listened the more willingly Because I saw a vein of Charity and Zeal of union among Christians run through all his discourses, acknowledging the Church of Room to be a part of the Catholic Church,
though not the Catholick Church, (as they speak, excluding other Christian Congregations from that honourable Title) reverencing what in them was good,
though not the Catholic Church, (as they speak, excluding other Christian Congregations from that honourable Title) reverencing what in them was good,
as the belief of Scripture, and Christian Creeds, the Practice of Devotion and Piety, and onely reproving the Superstructures of Erroneous Practises introduced contrary to the Institution of Christ and Stile of the Primitive Church:
as the belief of Scripture, and Christian Creeds, the Practice of Devotion and Piety, and only reproving the Superstructures of Erroneous Practises introduced contrary to the Institution of christ and Style of the Primitive Church:
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entertaining a charitable hope of the Salvation of many of them that went on with simplicity of heart and blameless ignorance of the Errours they were bred in.
entertaining a charitable hope of the Salvation of many of them that went on with simplicity of heart and blameless ignorance of the Errors they were bred in.
All which sympathizing with my own temper and dictates, in relation to all Christian Congregations, got in my mind a special respect and regard to his reasons.
All which sympathizing with my own temper and dictates, in Relation to all Christian Congregations, god in my mind a special respect and regard to his Reasons.
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And whereas he foretold himself, that in future times there should arise Heresies and Controversies, (as it is the nature of men) it became his wisedom and goodness to appoint a visible Judge, with infallible assistance of the Holy Ghost, to determine all Controversies emergent;
And whereas he foretold himself, that in future times there should arise Heresies and Controversies, (as it is the nature of men) it became his Wisdom and Goodness to appoint a visible Judge, with infallible assistance of the Holy Ghost, to determine all Controversies emergent;
The former part of this Demonstration had a grateful acceptance with his Grace, as being rationally and Christianly principled, and nothing averse to Piety;
The former part of this Demonstration had a grateful acceptance with his Grace, as being rationally and Christianly principled, and nothing averse to Piety;
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till coming to the later Proposition, That it became the wisedom and goodness of Christ to appoint a visible Judge Infallible upon Earth, to determine Controversies:
till coming to the later Proposition, That it became the Wisdom and Goodness of christ to appoint a visible Judge Infallible upon Earth, to determine Controversies:
Why then should we think it a failure in his providence, or goodness, if, besides Holy Scriptures, abounding in all light and Heavenly Doctrine, to such as are not wilfully blind, he did not appoint some visible Judge universal for our direction? St. Paul saying, that Holy Scriptures are able to make us wise unto salvation, that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Why then should we think it a failure in his providence, or Goodness, if, beside Holy Scriptures, abounding in all Light and Heavenly Doctrine, to such as Are not wilfully blind, he did not appoint Some visible Judge universal for our direction? Saint Paul saying, that Holy Scriptures Are able to make us wise unto salvation, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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That Foundation alledging the necessity of a Judge visible, universal, and Infallible, being thus weakned, I proceeded to examine what right the Pope or Church of Rome could pretend to such infallibility, the support of all their Incredible Doctrine.
That Foundation alleging the necessity of a Judge visible, universal, and Infallible, being thus weakened, I proceeded to examine what right the Pope or Church of Room could pretend to such infallibility, the support of all their Incredible Doctrine.
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And, first, the very inconstancy of their pretence to this priviledge, and great dissention of their Authors in asserting it, was to me a main reason of suspecting the truth of all,
And, First, the very inconstancy of their pretence to this privilege, and great dissension of their Authors in asserting it, was to me a main reason of suspecting the truth of all,
Others only attribute it to him in a General Council. Others neither separately nor conjunctly, and will only allow the Church Universal to be Infallible.
Others only attribute it to him in a General Council. Others neither separately nor conjunctly, and will only allow the Church Universal to be Infallible.
what is their warrant for it? Divine Scripture they say, for who but God could give such a Priviledge? and what warrant have they for believing he Scripture saying so to be Divine and Infallible? The Infallible Testimony of the Church, say they again;
what is their warrant for it? Divine Scripture they say, for who but God could give such a Privilege? and what warrant have they for believing he Scripture saying so to be Divine and Infallible? The Infallible Testimony of the Church, say they again;
for no Christian, but such as they will make blind, can believe that there is any Scripture favouring their case in this particular, without clipping or corrupting it to serve their purpose.
for no Christian, but such as they will make blind, can believe that there is any Scripture favouring their case in this particular, without clipping or corrupting it to serve their purpose.
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therefore to be sure that the Pope and his Council have the assistance of the Spirit of Truth, we must be sure that they love God, and keep his Commandments;
Therefore to be sure that the Pope and his Council have the assistance of the Spirit of Truth, we must be sure that they love God, and keep his commandments;
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than as if the Scribes and Pharisees persecuting our Saviour, should appropriate to their Synagogue all the praises given to Moses and Aaron. Would not you wonder, that their chief Champion Cardinal Bellarmine, should bring for proof of the Pope's Infallibility, that in the Old Law God commanded Two Hebrew words, or Two stones, signifying Doctrine and Truth, to be put in the breast plate of the High Priest? And what then? will you infer thence more Infallibility in the Pope,
than as if the Scribes and Pharisees persecuting our Saviour, should Appropriate to their Synagogue all the praises given to Moses and Aaron. Would not you wonder, that their chief Champion Cardinal Bellarmine, should bring for proof of the Pope's Infallibility, that in the Old Law God commanded Two Hebrew words, or Two stones, signifying Doctrine and Truth, to be put in the breast plate of the High Priest? And what then? will you infer thence more Infallibility in the Pope,
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even Caiphas? If we will speak in earnest, I would suppose these words so inserted, were an advertisement to the High Priest, that he was to exercise Doctrine and Truth, as becoming his place.
even Caiaphas? If we will speak in earnest, I would suppose these words so inserted, were an advertisement to the High Priest, that he was to exercise Doctrine and Truth, as becoming his place.
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if I had no other notice of the Protestant cause than that afforded by Popish Writers and Informers (as long time I had not) I should have been for ever kept from adhering to it.
if I had no other notice of the Protestant cause than that afforded by Popish Writers and Informers (as long time I had not) I should have been for ever kept from adhering to it.
Here I perceived a great Insincerity of dealing in the proceeding of Romanists; who to make odious their Adversaries, gathered up out of the Writings of some particular persons, a heap of some extravagant doctrines;
Here I perceived a great Insincerity of dealing in the proceeding of Romanists; who to make odious their Adversaries, gathered up out of the Writings of Some particular Persons, a heap of Some extravagant doctrines;
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For Two certain Families or Orders of them, reputed the most learned and grave of all, (but very opposite in doctrine) passing from the Gravity of Scholastick Disputes to the Scurrility of Infamatory Libels, have published of late such damnable doctrines,
For Two certain Families or Order of them, reputed the most learned and grave of all, (but very opposite in Doctrine) passing from the Gravity of Scholastic Disputes to the Scurrility of Infamatory Libels, have published of late such damnable doctrines,
and indeed no effective way to conclude with serious minds upon so weighty a matter; being certain, that in all Congregations of men there are defects in particulars.
and indeed no effective Way to conclude with serious minds upon so weighty a matter; being certain, that in all Congregations of men there Are defects in particulars.
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The true and proper way (being to deal as becomes men of solid and serious temper) is, to examine these Tenents wherein each party doth generally agree with publick Uniform consent: which I have done:
The true and proper Way (being to deal as becomes men of solid and serious temper) is, to examine these Tenants wherein each party does generally agree with public Uniform consent: which I have done:
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And beginning with the Church of England, I find the eminent persons of it, by Uniform consent of word and writing, assert the summe of their Faith and Religion to be the Word of God, contained in the undoubted Canonical Scripture;
And beginning with the Church of England, I find the eminent Persons of it, by Uniform consent of word and writing, assert the sum of their Faith and Religion to be the Word of God, contained in the undoubted Canonical Scripture;
and good manners? if you fancy Infallibility or Antiquity, what more Infallible or Ancient than the eternal Word of God? if Sanctity and W•sedom, what can be imagined more holy and wise,
and good manners? if you fancy Infallibility or Antiquity, what more Infallible or Ancient than the Eternal Word of God? if Sanctity and W•sedom, what can be imagined more holy and wise,
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than the councels of Christ our Saviour, the sentences of holy Prophets and Apostles? if the Lustre of Miracles, what more admirable and certain than those wrought by our Saviour,
than the Counsels of christ our Saviour, the sentences of holy prophets and Apostles? if the Lustre of Miracles, what more admirable and certain than those wrought by our Saviour,
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and his Prophets, and Apostles, in confirmation of their doctrine? if Universality, all true Christians do agree in embracing and honouring Canonical Scripture.
and his prophets, and Apostles, in confirmation of their Doctrine? if Universality, all true Christians do agree in embracing and honouring Canonical Scripture.
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Sixthly, the use of Indulgences, and doctrine of Purgatory. Seventhly, the celebrating of publick Divine Worship in a Language generally unknown to the people,
Sixthly, the use of Indulgences, and Doctrine of Purgatory. Seventhly, the celebrating of public Divine Worship in a Language generally unknown to the people,
but more resolutely the hundred and fifteenth Psalm declareth that all men are lyars. Therefore the Romanists Attributing Infallibility of Doctrine to their Pope, are guilty of Blasphemy, the most hainous of all crimes;
but more resolutely the hundred and fifteenth Psalm Declareth that all men Are liars. Therefore the Romanists Attributing Infallibility of Doctrine to their Pope, Are guilty of Blasphemy, the most heinous of all crimes;
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This hainous Blasphemy of parallelling the Pope with God in the Attribute of Infallibility, is raised to a higher degree in their practice of making him Supreme and Absolute Judge and Arbiter of the Law of God and his Holy Scripture.
This heinous Blasphemy of paralleling the Pope with God in the Attribute of Infallibility, is raised to a higher degree in their practice of making him Supreme and Absolute Judge and Arbiter of the Law of God and his Holy Scripture.
in such degree, that Bellarmine sticketh not to say, if the Pope did command Vices and prohibit Virtues, the Church would be obliged to believe Vice to be good and Virtue bad.
in such degree, that Bellarmine sticketh not to say, if the Pope did command Vices and prohibit Virtues, the Church would be obliged to believe Vice to be good and Virtue bad.
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If the Laws of England were not to be understood or practised in Ireland, but according to the will and declaration of the King of France; certainly the King of France would be deemed of more Power and Authority in the Government of Ireland, and the people more Subject to him than to the King of England: So if the Law of God is to be measured by the Popes will and declaration:
If the Laws of England were not to be understood or practised in Ireland, but according to the will and declaration of the King of France; Certainly the King of France would be deemed of more Power and authority in the Government of Ireland, and the people more Subject to him than to the King of England: So if the Law of God is to be measured by the Popes will and declaration:
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What Christian ears can abide to hear such execrable Blasphemies? will they wonder now that the Pope should be taxed with that Antichristian Impiety declared by Daniel the Prophet, and by St. Paul, who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God? Here you see the Romish Church guilty of that Abomination mentioned in our text ▪ of extolling man above God.
What Christian ears can abide to hear such execrable Blasphemies? will they wonder now that the Pope should be taxed with that Antichristian Impiety declared by daniel the Prophet, and by Saint Paul, who Opposeth and Exalteth himself above all that is called God? Here you see the Romish Church guilty of that Abomination mentioned in our text ▪ of extolling man above God.
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If a temporal Lord warned by the Church doth neglect to purge his Land of Heresie, Concil Laterar. c. 3. let him be excommunicated by the Metropolitan;
If a temporal Lord warned by the Church does neglect to purge his Land of Heresy, Council Laterar. c. 3. let him be excommunicated by the Metropolitan;
and if within a year he gives no satisfaction, let that be signified to the Pope, that from thenceforth he may declare his Subjects absolved from their obedience to him,
and if within a year he gives no satisfaction, let that be signified to the Pope, that from thenceforth he may declare his Subject's absolved from their Obedience to him,
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And so was done to King John of England by the same Pope Innocent the Third as it is recorded by Polidor Virgil; to the Emperour Henry the Fourth by Gregory the Fourth; To Frederick the 2d. by Innocent the 4th. and to several other Christian Princes, as Suarez relates;
And so was done to King John of England by the same Pope Innocent the Third as it is recorded by Polydore Virgil; to the Emperor Henry the Fourth by Gregory the Fourth; To Frederick the 2d. by Innocent the 4th. and to several other Christian Princes, as Suarez relates;
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an ingenious Divine of the University of Dublin reply'd facetiously, it was a very concluding argument, that proceedeth ab actu ad potentiam, being he did so, it's sign he could do it;
an ingenious Divine of the university of Dublin replied facetiously, it was a very concluding argument, that Proceedeth ab Acts ad potentiam, being he did so, it's Signen he could do it;
and the Church being Infallible, could not approve it if not Lawful. Many other controversies would have a quick decision, if this discourse were Legal.
and the Church being Infallible, could not approve it if not Lawful. Many other controversies would have a quick decision, if this discourse were Legal.
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That all saw it, is allowed; but that all approved of it freely, is denyed. Force and fear made them suffer, what they would have resisted if they knew how.
That all saw it, is allowed; but that all approved of it freely, is denied. Force and Fear made them suffer, what they would have resisted if they knew how.
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being they pretend no other, than such as the godly Kings of Israel had in their time over the Jews, and the Christian Emperors in the primitive Church over their respective subjects;
being they pretend no other, than such as the godly Kings of Israel had in their time over the jews, and the Christian Emperor's in the primitive Church over their respective subject's;
Only I will reflect at present upon the cruelty the Pope has practised of late towards the unhappy Irish his Followers, in pursuit of his pretended power of deposing Kings;
Only I will reflect At present upon the cruelty the Pope has practised of late towards the unhappy Irish his Followers, in pursuit of his pretended power of deposing Kings;
If we may call probable a doctrine so damnable, that the great Parliament of France, (wherein, of 200. Votes, only 6. were Protestants, in the year 1604.) commanded Suarez his Book containing this doctrine, to be burned by the hands of the publick Executioner;
If we may call probable a Doctrine so damnable, that the great Parliament of France, (wherein, of 200. Votes, only 6. were Protestants, in the year 1604.) commanded Suarez his Book containing this Doctrine, to be burned by the hands of the public Executioner;
and ordered the Jesuits to have their preachers exhort the people to the contrary doctrine; or otherwise they should be proceeded against as Traytors and Disturbers of the publick peace:
and ordered the Jesuits to have their Preachers exhort the people to the contrary Doctrine; or otherwise they should be proceeded against as Traitors and Disturbers of the public peace:
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as you may not say with sense, that a stick is a stone, he declareth immediately, that he spoke in a figurative sense, willing it to be a commemoration or remembrance of him;
as you may not say with sense, that a stick is a stone, he Declareth immediately, that he spoke in a figurative sense, willing it to be a commemoration or remembrance of him;
the Bread still remaining in the nature of Bread, though elevated by Christ's Institution to a supernatural and spiritual power of giving grace to well disposed Receivers.
the Bred still remaining in the nature of Bred, though elevated by Christ's Institution to a supernatural and spiritual power of giving grace to well disposed Receivers.
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it is a disorder to run to a violent explication of them, containing wonders surpassing humane understanding, without any probable ground in the holy Text;
it is a disorder to run to a violent explication of them, containing wonders surpassing humane understanding, without any probable ground in the holy Text;
Why may not we understand that to be the meaning of Christ's words, when taking the Bread, he said, This is my Body? to wit, this is the sign of my Body.
Why may not we understand that to be the meaning of Christ's words, when taking the Bred, he said, This is my Body? to wit, this is the Signen of my Body.
So the Lamb being a sign of the Passover, is called the Passover, Mat. 26.17. Exo. 12.11. The Rock being a sign of Christ suffering for us, is called Christ;
So the Lamb being a Signen of the Passover, is called the Passover, Mathew 26.17. Exo. 12.11. The Rock being a Signen of christ suffering for us, is called christ;
and Baptism the sign of Christ's Burial, is called Christ's Burial, which St. Augustine applyeth to our purpose, saying, As Baptism is called Christ's Burial,
and Baptism the Signen of Christ's Burial, is called Christ's Burial, which Saint Augustine Applieth to our purpose, saying, As Baptism is called Christ's Burial,
Besides Bellarmine, and all other Romish Writers do confess, being not able to deny it, that the words of our Saviour, touching the second part of this Sacrament, to wit, the Cup, are sigurative:
Beside Bellarmine, and all other Romish Writers do confess, being not able to deny it, that the words of our Saviour, touching the second part of this Sacrament, to wit, the Cup, Are sigurative:
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Where they acknowledge a Trope in the word Cup or Calice, taking it for that which is in the Cup. Why will not they likewise admit the former words relating to the Bread to be figurative? such pressing reasons moving to it,
Where they acknowledge a Trope in the word Cup or Calice, taking it for that which is in the Cup. Why will not they likewise admit the former words relating to the Bred to be figurative? such pressing Reasons moving to it,
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Now that the most Reverend Fathers of that happier Age taught by Christ and his Apostles were of our Opinion, taking the words of our Saviour in a Figurative sense,
Now that the most Reverend Father's of that Happier Age taught by christ and his Apostles were of our Opinion, taking the words of our Saviour in a Figurative sense,
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and the Eucharistical Bread a Type, or Sign of his sacred Body, is clearly seen by their Writings, such as could escape the blots of the Roman Expurgatory.
and the Eucharistical Bred a Type, or Signen of his sacred Body, is clearly seen by their Writings, such as could escape the blots of the Roman Expurgatory.
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Vererable Denis Areopagita was ignorant of Transubstantiation; and so distinguished between the substantial signs and Christ signified by them, saying:
Vererable Denis Areopagite was ignorant of Transubstantiation; and so distinguished between the substantial Signs and christ signified by them, saying:
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that which by all men is called a Sacrifice is the sign of the true Sacrafice, in which the flesh of Christ after his assumption is celebrated by the Sacrament of remembrance.
that which by all men is called a Sacrifice is the Signen of the true Sacrifice, in which the Flesh of christ After his Assump is celebrated by the Sacrament of remembrance.
for they abide in their proper substance, figure and form, and may be seen and touched &c. I will conclude these testimonies with one that haply may carry more weight, if not deemed Infallible, I mean of Pope Pelagius, speaking thus:
for they abide in their proper substance, figure and from, and may be seen and touched etc. I will conclude these testimonies with one that haply may carry more weight, if not deemed Infallible, I mean of Pope Pelagius, speaking thus:
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I am to suppose it will be replyed (for some exception must be conceived against evidences so clear and executive) that these testimonies of the Fathers are not to be seen thus in their more corrected editions;
I am to suppose it will be replied (for Some exception must be conceived against evidences so clear and executive) that these testimonies of the Father's Are not to be seen thus in their more corrected editions;
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which I have reason to believe, having seen the venerable writings of the most ancient and grave Fathers of the Church, both Greek and Latine, defaced with large blots, wheresoever they were found opposite to the present Tenents and practice of the Roman Church, according to the direction of the Roman Expurgatory.
which I have reason to believe, having seen the venerable writings of the most ancient and grave Father's of the Church, both Greek and Latin, defaced with large blots, wheresoever they were found opposite to the present Tenants and practice of the Roman Church, according to the direction of the Roman Expurgatory.
But who can believe, that so many weighty Volumes making up great Libraries, should be newly printed to receive those supplies? that so many clear sentences concording with the context, should be so artificially conveyed into the very heart and marrow of the Homilies of the Fathers? The contrary is the more credible to me, I having seen very ancient Libraries, which never came under the hands of a Protestant, expurged of such clauses and sentences according to the Rule of the Roman Expurgatory.
But who can believe, that so many weighty Volumes making up great Libraries, should be newly printed to receive those supplies? that so many clear sentences concording with the context, should be so artificially conveyed into the very heart and marrow of the Homilies of the Father's? The contrary is the more credible to me, I having seen very ancient Libraries, which never Come under the hands of a Protestant, expurged of such clauses and sentences according to the Rule of the Roman Expurgatory.
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Besides this, Scotus, Ocham, Biel, Fisher Bishop of Rochester, Bassolis, Caietan, Melchior Canus, and others, many eminent Schoolmen have affirmed, that the doctrine of Transubstantiation is not expressed in the Canon of the Bible.
Beside this, Scotus, Ocham, Biel, Fisher Bishop of Rochester, Bassolis, Caietan, Melchior Canus, and Others, many eminent Schoolmen have affirmed, that the Doctrine of Transubstantiation is not expressed in the Canon of the bible.
And even after this declaration, several of their chief Teachers continued affirming that Article not to be contained in Scripture; especially •assolis, Caietan, Melchior Canus;
And even After this declaration, several of their chief Teachers continued affirming that Article not to be contained in Scripture; especially •assolis, Caietan, Melchior Canus;
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as is well known to such as have seen the sumptuous pomp of Spain, and other Popish Countries, in adoring the Consecrated Host. Even standing to their own principles, they can never be absolutely certain of Christ's Corporal Presence under those Forms of Bread;
as is well known to such as have seen the sumptuous pomp of Spain, and other Popish Countries, in adoring the Consecrated Host. Even standing to their own principles, they can never be absolutely certain of Christ's Corporal Presence under those Forms of Bred;
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and so upward, of endless requisites impossible to be known certainly upon any occasion, as Bellarmine, Vega, and all their Writers commonly do confess.
and so upward, of endless requisites impossible to be known Certainly upon any occasion, as Bellarmine, Vega, and all their Writers commonly do confess.
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But upon this account, the Egyptians worshipping the Sun for God, and the Israelites adoring the Golden Calf, believing it was the true God that brought them out of Egypt, and the grossest Idolaters that ever were, may plead for excuse from Idolatry, alledging unwilful mistake.
But upon this account, the egyptians worshipping the Sun for God, and the Israelites adoring the Golden Calf, believing it was the true God that brought them out of Egypt, and the Grossest Idolaters that ever were, may plead for excuse from Idolatry, alleging unwilful mistake.
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who when he proves the Divinity of Christ, goes through nine several classes of Arguments (of which six are wholly out of Scripture) with uncontrollable strength and admirable clearness.
who when he Proves the Divinity of christ, Goes through nine several classes of Arguments (of which six Are wholly out of Scripture) with uncontrollable strength and admirable clearness.
St. Paul tells, that all the Angels are commanded to worship the Son of God; Heb. 1.6. and that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of things in Heaven, Phi. 2.10. in Earth, and under the Earth.
Saint Paul tells, that all the Angels Are commanded to worship the Son of God; Hebrew 1.6. and that At the name of jesus every knee shall bow, of things in Heaven, Phi. 2.10. in Earth, and under the Earth.
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But where is the least intimation given, that we are to worship Christ in the Sacramental Bread, supposing him present there? If you answer, the general command extendeth to him where ever he is present;
But where is the least intimation given, that we Are to worship christ in the Sacramental Bred, supposing him present there? If you answer, the general command extendeth to him where ever he is present;
I will conclude this Point with answering the argument I saw, taken for the most weighty against our Doctrine hitherto declared, of taking the Sacrament of the Altar for a commemoration of our Saviour,
I will conclude this Point with answering the argument I saw, taken for the most weighty against our Doctrine hitherto declared, of taking the Sacrament of the Altar for a commemoration of our Saviour,
and spiritual partaking of his blessed Body and Bloud, for the food of our souls to life everlasting, without any real transmutation of the substances.
and spiritual partaking of his blessed Body and Blood, for the food of our Souls to life everlasting, without any real transmutation of the substances.
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That if the Jews did take his words in this sense, they could not in reason strive among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? nor his Disciples say, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? And Christ replying, did not reprehend their misunderstanding his words,
That if the jews did take his words in this sense, they could not in reason strive among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his Flesh to eat? nor his Disciples say, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? And christ replying, did not reprehend their misunderstanding his words,
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or the simplicity of the Disciples could notunderstand the heighth and mysterious sense of the words of our Lord? viz. that the Elements of Bread and Wine, consecrated and taken in a Sacramental way in remembrance of his Death and Passion, should feed to life everlasting the Faithful, taking them with due preparation,
or the simplicity of the Disciples could notunderstand the height and mysterious sense of the words of our Lord? viz. that the Elements of Bred and Wine, consecrated and taken in a Sacramental Way in remembrance of his Death and Passion, should feed to life everlasting the Faithful, taking them with due preparation,
This Precept they have put out of their Catechism, to give place to their own of worshipping of Images, with the same honour due to the persons represented by them;
This Precept they have put out of their Catechism, to give place to their own of worshipping of Images, with the same honour due to the Persons represented by them;
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and consequently the Image of God, and Christ, with latria; of the Virgin Mary with hyperdulia; of Saints with dulia, according to the graduation they express.
and consequently the Image of God, and christ, with latria; of the Virgae Marry with hyperdulia; of Saints with dulia, according to the graduation they express.
This to be the general Tenent with them, Azor declareth in these words, It is the constant judgment of Divines, that the Image is to be honoured and worshipped with the same honour and worship, wherewith that is worshipped whereof it is an Image.
This to be the general Tenent with them, Azor Declareth in these words, It is the constant judgement of Divines, that the Image is to be honoured and worshipped with the same honour and worship, wherewith that is worshipped whereof it is an Image.
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they that do not give due reverence to God and his Saints, or their reliques and Images? What reverence they pretend due to Images, Jacobus de Graffijs declares fully, according to what has been said before.
they that do not give due Reverence to God and his Saints, or their Relics and Images? What Reverence they pretend due to Images, Jacobus de Graffijs declares Fully, according to what has been said before.
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for Painting is therefore used in Churches, that they which are unlearned, may yet by sight read these things upon the walls, which they cannot read in books;
for Painting is Therefore used in Churches, that they which Are unlearned, may yet by sighed read these things upon the walls, which they cannot read in books;
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This difference betwixt making an Image, and worshipping of it, is confirmed by the example of the brazen Serpent, which God himself ordered to be made;
This difference betwixt making an Image, and worshipping of it, is confirmed by the Exampl of the brazen Serpent, which God himself ordered to be made;
and not only the worship of an Idol, saying, that it is plain in Scripture, Vasq in 3. p. dis 94. c. 3 that God did not only forbid that in the second Commandment which was unlawful by the Law of Nature,
and not only the worship of an Idol, saying, that it is plain in Scripture, Vasq in 3. p. dis 94. c. 3 that God did not only forbid that in the second Commandment which was unlawful by the Law of Nature,
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for it is written, thou shalt not make any similitude of any thing in Heaven above, &c. They confess it is sinful to worship an Image terminativè, or in it self;
for it is written, thou shalt not make any similitude of any thing in Heaven above, etc. They confess it is sinful to worship an Image terminativè, or in it self;
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A strange way of serving God! to transgress his Commandment to please him. Saul was reprehended, and severely punished, for this kind of officiousness;
A strange Way of serving God! to transgress his Commandment to please him. Saul was reprehended, and severely punished, for this kind of officiousness;
This being so, when God is so clear and absolute in commanding not to bow down to Images, adding to this Precept, (beyond others) special expressions of jealousie,
This being so, when God is so clear and absolute in commanding not to bow down to Images, adding to this Precept, (beyond Others) special expressions of jealousy,
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Contrary to this and the declaration of St. Peter, that there is not salvation in any other? and that there is no other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Contrary to this and the declaration of Saint Peter, that there is not salvation in any other? and that there is no other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
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The Romish Church teacheth her children, to call the blessed Virgin Mary their life and hope, vita, dulcedo, & spes nostra, their Redeemer and Savioress; Reparatrix & Salvatrix desperantis animae:
The Romish Church Teaches her children, to call the blessed Virgae Marry their life and hope, vita, Dulcedo, & spes nostra, their Redeemer and Savioress; Reparatrix & Salvatrix desperantis Spirits:
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with other extravagancies, certainly unwelcome to that glorious Mother of Christ, and true humble soul, who in that her famous canticle acknowledgeth her very lowliness to be the motive of God's high favours to her, for he hath regarded the lowliness of his Hand-maiden.
with other extravagancies, Certainly unwelcome to that glorious Mother of christ, and true humble soul, who in that her famous canticle acknowledgeth her very lowliness to be the motive of God's high favours to her, for he hath regarded the lowliness of his Handmaiden.
As I was considering this Point, came to my hands a paper of my own, censuring the doctrine I heard in a Sermon preached where I was present, in the City of Palencia in Spain, the year 1661. by a Fryer of a certain Order, upon the Festivity of one of their Saints, saying of him, that he was incapable of erring in his doctrine;
As I was considering this Point, Come to my hands a paper of my own, censuring the Doctrine I herd in a Sermon preached where I was present, in the city of Palencia in Spain, the year 1661. by a Fryer of a certain Order, upon the Festivity of one of their Saints, saying of him, that he was incapable of erring in his Doctrine;
Preaching upon the Festivity of a Saint, Founder of a certain Order, he feigned, that studying his Sermon, he had an extasie or dream, wherein finding himself in Heaven, he saw that Saint he preached of behind the door, hiding himself;
Preaching upon the Festivity of a Saint, Founder of a certain Order, he feigned, that studying his Sermon, he had an ecstasy or dream, wherein finding himself in Heaven, he saw that Saint he preached of behind the door, hiding himself;
and being questioned why he did so? answered, He came there, being ashamed to hear the mad expressions of his Fryer's, in praising and extolling him upon such days.
and being questioned why he did so? answered, He Come there, being ashamed to hear the mad expressions of his Fryer's, in praising and extolling him upon such days.
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And certainly, if the Saints living in glory were capable of shame and sorrow, they would grieve and be asham'd at the proceedings of their wild worshippers.
And Certainly, if the Saints living in glory were capable of shame and sorrow, they would grieve and be ashamed At the proceedings of their wild worshippers.
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being commissioned by himself to give him account of what doctrine I found censurable. Even then, and in that Countrey, I cried against these exorbitancies:
being commissioned by himself to give him account of what Doctrine I found censurable. Even then, and in that Country, I cried against these Extravagancies:
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that our Saviour Jesus did institute, and the Primitive Church did practise the administration of the blessed Sacrament under both kinds to the people,
that our Saviour jesus did institute, and the Primitive Church did practise the administration of the blessed Sacrament under both Kinds to the people,
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For causes they do not express, neither do we need to labour in searching after them, it being sufficient for our purpose to know, that they can find or pretend causes to alter Christ's institutions,
For Causes they do not express, neither do we need to labour in searching After them, it being sufficient for our purpose to know, that they can find or pretend Causes to altar Christ's institutions,
How inconsequent is errour? This onely instance may assure us, that the Romish Religion, as it stands now, did not proceed intirely from Christ and his Apostles.
How inconsequent is error? This only instance may assure us, that the Romish Religion, as it Stands now, did not proceed entirely from christ and his Apostles.
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If we object, that the detracting of the Cup, is the bereaving the faithful people of their spiritual food to life everlasting, by not permitting them to partake of the bloud of Christ, he affirming, that except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man,
If we Object, that the detracting of the Cup, is the bereaving the faithful people of their spiritual food to life everlasting, by not permitting them to partake of the blood of christ, he affirming, that except you eat the Flesh of the Son of man,
The Council tells us, We must firmly believe, and no way doubt, that the entire body and bloud of our Saviour, is contained as well under the Form of bread,
The Council tells us, We must firmly believe, and no Way doubt, that the entire body and blood of our Saviour, is contained as well under the From of bred,
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As for the sixth Article, concerning Purgatory, I do not find their Learned men so confident as the Vulgar, in fixing a determinate place for it in the bowels of the Earth;
As for the sixth Article, Concerning Purgatory, I do not find their Learned men so confident as the vulgar, in fixing a determinate place for it in the bowels of the Earth;
Being contented to conclude from some places of Scripture, and by conjecture, that after this Life there must be some place to expiate or purge souls from Venial fins,
Being contented to conclude from Some places of Scripture, and by conjecture, that After this Life there must be Some place to expiate or purge Souls from Venial fins,
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The chief place out of the Old Testament, is the case of Judas Macchabeus, sending money to Jerusalem, that sacrifices should be made for his souldiers defunct,
The chief place out of the Old Testament, is the case of Judas Macchabeus, sending money to Jerusalem, that Sacrifices should be made for his Soldiers defunct,
First, because many learned Writers of the Romish party do teach, that God, as a good Paymaster, doth oftentimes give before-hand, the reward of services to be done in the future;
First, Because many learned Writers of the Romish party do teach, that God, as a good Paymaster, does oftentimes give beforehand, the reward of services to be done in the future;
and therefore being longsighted, and always present to all the spaces of Eternity, may see now and listen to prayers, that will be made in any Age after.
and Therefore being longsighted, and always present to all the spaces of Eternity, may see now and listen to Prayers, that will be made in any Age After.
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This doctrine I have seen practised in a Letter, written to my self, by one of the learnedest men in Spain, wherein speaking of the death of his Mother, he prayed to God that he might have assisted her in the later hour for dying penitent.
This Doctrine I have seen practised in a letter, written to my self, by one of the Learnedest men in Spain, wherein speaking of the death of his Mother, he prayed to God that he might have assisted her in the later hour for dying penitent.
Whereas in the same place is related, that those men were found to have committed a mortal sin, (which is not pretended to be pardoned in Purgatory) under the coats of every one that was slain, 2 Mac. 12 V. 40 they found things consecrated to the Idols of the Jamnites, which is forbidden to the Jews by the Law. And though Bellarmine pretends the sin of those men should be venial through ignorance, it is but a bare conjecture,
Whereas in the same place is related, that those men were found to have committed a Mortal since, (which is not pretended to be pardoned in Purgatory) under the coats of every one that was slave, 2 Mac. 12 V. 40 they found things consecrated to the Idols of the Jamnites, which is forbidden to the jews by the Law. And though Bellarmine pretends the since of those men should be venial through ignorance, it is but a bore conjecture,
and final penitence might have freed them from the eternal, as Bellarmine confesseth, relating for it the Psalm 78. Cùm occideret eos, quaerebant eum, & revertebantur;
and final penitence might have freed them from the Eternal, as Bellarmine Confesses, relating for it the Psalm 78. Cùm Occideret eos, Quaerebant Eum, & revertebantur;
But not to rely upon the fore-mentioned consideration of some particular Writers, if we find in some of the Ancients, prayers to be made for the dead, it was to other ends than to draw them out of this supposed Purgatory.
But not to rely upon the forementioned consideration of Some particular Writers, if we find in Some of the Ancients, Prayers to be made for the dead, it was to other ends than to draw them out of this supposed Purgatory.
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Secondly, that we should comfort each other in the death of our Friends, reflecting upon the hope of meeting them in Heavenly glory, according to those comfortable words of St. Paul, in his first Epistle to the Thessalonians, accustomed to be read in the same Office of the dead;
Secondly, that we should Comfort each other in the death of our Friends, reflecting upon the hope of meeting them in Heavenly glory, according to those comfortable words of Saint Paul, in his First Epistle to the Thessalonians, accustomed to be read in the same Office of the dead;
for our spiritual instruction whether considering the good example of our faithful Brethren preceding; whether reflecting upon our mortality at the sight of death.
for our spiritual instruction whither considering the good Exampl of our faithful Brothers preceding; whither reflecting upon our mortality At the sighed of death.
All this may be seen by the practice of the primitive Christians, as it is declared by the Authour of the Commentaries upon Job, inserted among the Works of Origen, by these words:
All this may be seen by the practice of the primitive Christians, as it is declared by the Author of the Commentaries upon Job, inserted among the Works of Origen, by these words:
inviting moreover the needy and the poor feeding the Orphans and Widows, that our festivity may be for a memorial of rest to the souls departed, whose remembrance we celebrate,
inviting moreover the needy and the poor feeding the Orphans and Widows, that our festivity may be for a memorial of rest to the Souls departed, whose remembrance we celebrate,
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as from saying the Duke of Venice is not Earl of Dublin, it follows not therefore, some other is Earl of Dublin. Bellarmine says, the former consequence ought to be held for good, according to the laws of prudence,
as from saying the Duke of Venice is not Earl of Dublin, it follows not Therefore, Some other is Earl of Dublin. Bellarmine Says, the former consequence ought to be held for good, according to the laws of prudence,
Joseph knew not his wife, till she had brought forth her first-born Son; therefore he knew her after, lest the Evangelist should be found improper in his delivery.
Joseph knew not his wife, till she had brought forth her firstborn Son; Therefore he knew her After, lest the Evangelist should be found improper in his delivery.
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The Doctrine of Purgatory being so weakly grounded, the inconveniences of it are very great, making people negligent of true repentance and satisfaction for their sins in this life in hopes of Remission in Purgatory.
The Doctrine of Purgatory being so weakly grounded, the inconveniences of it Are very great, making people negligent of true Repentance and satisfaction for their Sins in this life in hope's of Remission in Purgatory.
Besides the occasion it gives to piniful abuses in the valuation of Masses for stipend, wherein Simony would appear if that great skill of Casuists did not prevent it wherewith any sale of Sacred things is sanctified and freed from Simony by some dress of intention.
Beside the occasion it gives to piniful Abuses in the valuation of Masses for stipend, wherein Simony would appear if that great skill of Casuists did not prevent it wherewith any sale of Sacred things is sanctified and freed from Simony by Some dress of intention.
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What of the cheats used in receiving many stipends from several persons for one Mass? Of the cruelty used with widdows, children and sometimes with creditors of the person dying bequeathing what is their right upon Clergy sometimes not in any great need of it.
What of the cheats used in receiving many Stipends from several Persons for one Mass? Of the cruelty used with Widows, children and sometime with creditors of the person dying bequeathing what is their right upon Clergy sometime not in any great need of it.
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Suarez declareth that Indulgence is nothing else but a remission of the pains of Purgatory which God of his infinite goodness through the Excellent merits of Christ (to which he addeth the satisfaction of Saints) hath granted to his Church together with the power of absolving.
Suarez Declareth that Indulgence is nothing Else but a remission of the pains of Purgatory which God of his infinite Goodness through the Excellent merits of christ (to which he adds the satisfaction of Saints) hath granted to his Church together with the power of absolving.
But whether this power extendeth to the profuse grant of Indulgences practised at present by the Roman Church, Suarez is not so certain of, giving onely for ground thereof Ecclesiastical tradition and ancient custome generally approved.
But whither this power extendeth to the profuse grant of Indulgences practised At present by the Roman Church, Suarez is not so certain of, giving only for ground thereof Ecclesiastical tradition and ancient custom generally approved.
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The First we meet is that of Gregory the seventh given to those of his party who would fight against the Emperour Henry the fourth which Baronius relates from his penitentiary, in which was promised remission of all their sins to such as would venture their lives in that holy war.
The First we meet is that of Gregory the seventh given to those of his party who would fight against the Emperor Henry the fourth which Baronius relates from his penitentiary, in which was promised remission of all their Sins to such as would venture their lives in that holy war.
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The like Indulgence with remission of all their sins was granted to those who would fight against the Sarazens in Affrica by Victor succeeding Gregory the seventh.
The like Indulgence with remission of all their Sins was granted to those who would fight against the Sarazens in Africa by Victor succeeding Gregory the seventh.
Then private Bishops began to publish Indulgences to those that would give money towards the building or repairing of Churches or other publick works promising pardon of the seventh or Fourth or third part of their sins according as their bounty deserved.
Then private Bishops began to publish Indulgences to those that would give money towards the building or repairing of Churches or other public works promising pardon of the seventh or Fourth or third part of their Sins according as their bounty deserved.
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But the Bishops of Rome abridged other Bishops of this power, and made great complaints that by the indiscreet use of Indulgences by the Bishops, the keys of the Church were contemned and the discipline lost, so Innocent the third in the Lateran Council.
But the Bishops of Room abridged other Bishops of this power, and made great complaints that by the indiscreet use of Indulgences by the Bishops, the keys of the Church were contemned and the discipline lost, so Innocent the third in the Lateran Council.
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I wish the present Popes had regard to the like inconveniences still following their great profuseness in granting indulgences censured not onely by their adversaries,
I wish the present Popes had regard to the like inconveniences still following their great profuseness in granting Indulgences censured not only by their Adversaries,
Aquinas & Bonaventure do tell that there were some in the Church who said the invention of Indulgences was onely by a Pious fraud to draw men to charitable Acts, which otherwise they would not have done;
Aquinas & Bonaventure do tell that there were Some in the Church who said the invention of Indulgences was only by a Pious fraud to draw men to charitable Acts, which otherwise they would not have done;
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Durandus a learned and sincere writer confesseth that very little can be affirmed with any certainty concerning Indulgences because neither the Scriptures speak expresly of them,
Durandus a learned and sincere writer Confesses that very little can be affirmed with any certainty Concerning Indulgences Because neither the Scriptures speak expressly of them,
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John Mayor adds that though it be a negative argument yet it is of force because in the time of those Fathers they were very much skilled in Scriptures,
John Mayor adds that though it be a negative argument yet it is of force Because in the time of those Father's they were very much skilled in Scriptures,
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Add to this what Bellarmin saith excellently that in things which depend on the will of God nothing ought to be affirmed unless God hath revealed it in the Holy Scripture.
Add to this what Bellarmin Says excellently that in things which depend on the will of God nothing ought to be affirmed unless God hath revealed it in the Holy Scripture.
And conclude that the Doctrine of Indulgences being not found in the Holy Scripture as now declared, you ought not to build upon it the hopes of your Salvation:
And conclude that the Doctrine of Indulgences being not found in the Holy Scripture as now declared, you ought not to built upon it the hope's of your Salvation:
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And as to the former, of having publick prayers in a Language generally unknown to the people, certainly the whole 14th. Chapter of St. Paul in his first Epistle to the Corinthians is clearly against it.
And as to the former, of having public Prayers in a Language generally unknown to the people, Certainly the Whole 14th. Chapter of Saint Paul in his First Epistle to the Corinthians is clearly against it.
and very apposite examples, how improper and absurd an undertaking it is to speak to a people in a Language they understand not, pretending to teach or edifie them.
and very apposite Examples, how improper and absurd an undertaking it is to speak to a people in a Language they understand not, pretending to teach or edify them.
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except they give a distiction in the sound, how shall it be known what is piped or what is harped? For if the Trumpet give an uncertain sound who shall prepare himself for the battle? so likewise you,
except they give a distinction in the found, how shall it be known what is piped or what is harped? For if the Trumpet give an uncertain found who shall prepare himself for the battle? so likewise you,
If we were to frame our selves a reason to make out our Doctrine to the full, what other could we devise more apt and suitable to our pretention than this? Is not prayer ordained to raise up our minds to God? that is wont to be given for the definition of it, elevatio mentis in Deum, a raising up of our minds to God, to praise him or ask favours of him? will it not be conducent and necessary for this purpose to understand the signification of the Psalms and prayers wisely ordered to this end? to say Amen to a prayer you do not understand, may seem like the setting of your hand to a writing without knowing what it contains.
If we were to frame our selves a reason to make out our Doctrine to the full, what other could we devise more apt and suitable to our pretention than this? Is not prayer ordained to raise up our minds to God? that is wont to be given for the definition of it, Elevatio mentis in God, a raising up of our minds to God, to praise him or ask favours of him? will it not be conducent and necessary for this purpose to understand the signification of the Psalms and Prayers wisely ordered to this end? to say Amen to a prayer you do not understand, may seem like the setting of your hand to a writing without knowing what it contains.
What if a Jewish or other impious Minister did say a prayer containing Blasphemies against Christ or curses of the Christian people present? must they say Amen to all?
What if a Jewish or other impious Minister did say a prayer containing Blasphemies against christ or curses of the Christian people present? must they say Amen to all?
would not he justly think them to be mad, and that the builders of the Tower of Babel were there revived? St. Paul calleth such a practice madness, laying for foundation, that in the Church all things ought to be done to edification.
would not he justly think them to be mad, and that the Builders of the Tower of Babel were there revived? Saint Paul calls such a practice madness, laying for Foundation, that in the Church all things ought to be done to edification.
Quid prodest locutionum integritas, quam non sequitur intellectus audientis? cùm loquendi nulla sit causa, si quod loquimur non intelligunt, propter quos, ut intelligant, loquimur;
Quid profits locutionum integritas, quam non sequitur Intellectus audientis? cùm loquendi nulla sit causa, si quod loquimur non Intelligunt, propter quos, ut Intelligent, loquimur;
And to our purpose, we may in like manner ask, what profiteth the admirable providence and good Order of the Church, in distributing the select part and choice substance of Holy Scripture upon the Offices to be read in Churches throughout the year;
And to our purpose, we may in like manner ask, what profiteth the admirable providence and good Order of the Church, in distributing the select part and choice substance of Holy Scripture upon the Offices to be read in Churches throughout the year;
The Psalms, Prayers, Epistles, Gospels, and lessons of the old and new Testament, most exactly distributed upon respective days and Festivities, contain so much of Heavenly wisdom and piety,
The Psalms, Prayers, Epistles, Gospels, and Lessons of the old and new Testament, most exactly distributed upon respective days and Festivities, contain so much of Heavenly Wisdom and piety,
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I saw often some of their pious people extol the happiness of some few among them, that had knowledg of Latin to understand the word of God read before them,
I saw often Some of their pious people extol the happiness of Some few among them, that had knowledge of Latin to understand the word of God read before them,
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as in many others, and open their eyes to see their delusion? Their leaders alledge Antiquity for the practice of Divine Service in Latin. But Antiquity goes thus.
as in many Others, and open their eyes to see their delusion? Their leaders allege Antiquity for the practice of Divine Service in Latin. But Antiquity Goes thus.
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And Rome, under Popes pretending no less command in the Provinces of Europe, than it had under Emperours, must force all to conformity of Language with it self in the publick worship of God;
And Rome, under Popes pretending no less command in the Provinces of Europe, than it had under emperors, must force all to conformity of Language with it self in the public worship of God;
Let every Tongue praise the Lord, which was the reason given by the Pope in his Letter, related by Baronius. And Walefridus Strabo tells, that in his time the Divine Office was performed among the Scythians in the German Tongue, which was common to them and the Germans. Nay, Origen affirmeth, that in the primitive Churches, all publick Offices of Religion were performed in the proper Language of every Countrey.
Let every Tongue praise the Lord, which was the reason given by the Pope in his letter, related by Baronius. And Walefridus Strabo tells, that in his time the Divine Office was performed among the Scythians in the Germane Tongue, which was Common to them and the Germanes. Nay, Origen Affirmeth, that in the primitive Churches, all public Offices of Religion were performed in the proper Language of every Country.
And lest they should learn in their Houses, what they cannot in their Churches, they are prohibited to read Scripture in their own Tongues, without licence under the hand of the Bishop or Inquisitor, by the advice of the Priest or Confessor, touching the person's fitness for it;
And lest they should Learn in their Houses, what they cannot in their Churches, they Are prohibited to read Scripture in their own Tongues, without licence under the hand of the Bishop or Inquisitor, by the Advice of the Priest or Confessor, touching the person's fitness for it;
St. Paul commendeth to us the reading of Scripture, as written for our instruction and comfort, Ro. 15 4. 2 Tim. 3.15. Act. 17.11. and as able to make us wise unto salvation.
Saint Paul commends to us the reading of Scripture, as written for our instruction and Comfort, Ro. 15 4. 2 Tim. 3.15. Act. 17.11. and as able to make us wise unto salvation.
The Holy Fathers of the Primitive Church, were of the same spirit of exhorting the Faithful, to the reading of Scripture for their comfort and direction.
The Holy Father's of the Primitive Church, were of the same Spirit of exhorting the Faithful, to the reading of Scripture for their Comfort and direction.
St. Clement, for remedying a dissention happened among the Corinthians, writes thus to them: Look diligently unto the Scriptures, which are the true Oracles of the Holy Ghost.
Saint Clement, for remedying a dissension happened among the Corinthians, writes thus to them: Look diligently unto the Scriptures, which Are the true Oracles of the Holy Ghost.
Beloved, says he, ye have known, and very well known, the Holy Scriptures; and ye have throughly looked into the Oracles of God; Ignatius epist. ad Philad. Policar. Epist. ad Philip.
beloved, Says he, you have known, and very well known, the Holy Scriptures; and you have thoroughly looked into the Oracles of God; Ignatius Epistle. ad Philad. Polycar. Epistle and Philip.
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St. Chrysostome reflecting upon that great meekness of David, in letting Saul go free, when he had him at his will in the Den, commends to all the memory of that example, saying, It is impossible, that a mind conversant with this kind of Histories, should be overcome with passions.
Saint Chrysostom reflecting upon that great meekness of David, in letting Saul go free, when he had him At his will in the Den, commends to all the memory of that Exampl, saying, It is impossible, that a mind conversant with this kind of Histories, should be overcome with passion.
nor the Corruption of their Mysteries It seems they have declared so much themselves, in a Council of Bishops met at Bononia, for restoring the dignity of the Roman See, by Order of Pope Julius the Third:
nor the Corruption of their Mysteres It seems they have declared so much themselves, in a Council of Bishops met At Bologna, for restoring the dignity of the Roman See, by Order of Pope Julius the Third:
the chief advice they gave, was, that by all means, as little of the Gospel as might be, (especially in the vulgar Tongue) should be read in the Cities under his jurisdiction.
the chief Advice they gave, was, that by all means, as little of the Gospel as might be, (especially in the Vulgar Tongue) should be read in the Cities under his jurisdiction.
Now I will come to the third and last Point proposed of my Discourse, which is, to conclude from what is said hitherto, that the resolution I took of withdrawing from the Communion of the Roman Church, was just and necessary.
Now I will come to the third and last Point proposed of my Discourse, which is, to conclude from what is said hitherto, that the resolution I took of withdrawing from the Communion of the Roman Church, was just and necessary.
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The truth of the minor, touching Idolatry, seems to be sufficiently proved by what is said concerning the Worship of of the Eucharistical bread, and of Images.
The truth of the minor, touching Idolatry, seems to be sufficiently proved by what is said Concerning the Worship of of the Eucharistical bred, and of Images.
Their Cruelty in the conduct of souls appeareth too much in what we have said of bereaving the Christian people of the Fruit of the blessed Sacrament of the Altar, in their practice of half Communion:
Their Cruelty in the conduct of Souls appears too much in what we have said of bereaving the Christian people of the Fruit of the blessed Sacrament of the Altar, in their practice of half Communion:
so many clear testimonies of Scripture being against it as affirm, that all men did sin in Adam; that Christ was universal redeemer from sin, and Saviour of all mankind.
so many clear testimonies of Scripture being against it as affirm, that all men did sin in Adam; that christ was universal redeemer from since, and Saviour of all mankind.
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So whatsoever is said by Solomon of the Spouse in his Canticles, of wisedom in his Proverbs, &c. that may seem to have some sound or cadency, suiting with their intention, is taken up for a sure Oracle, declaring the immaculate conception of the blessed Virgin.
So whatsoever is said by Solomon of the Spouse in his Canticles, of Wisdom in his Proverbs, etc. that may seem to have Some found or cadency, suiting with their intention, is taken up for a sure Oracle, declaring the immaculate conception of the blessed Virgae.
ordering that in Universities none may have Degrees, in Churches none may preach, but such as will protest publickly for the immaculate conception, with other many violences used to extort such protestations.
ordering that in Universities none may have Degrees, in Churches none may preach, but such as will protest publicly for the immaculate conception, with other many violences used to extort such protestations.
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but I dare judge, that if their Definitions touching other Points controverted did proceed after this manner, I am not obliged to take them for Infallible.
but I Dare judge, that if their Definitions touching other Points controverted did proceed After this manner, I am not obliged to take them for Infallible.
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and the Creed, and endeavouring to live according to them, ready to believe what he understands to be true Catholick Faith, guilty of no obstinacy in misbelieving any Article of it:
and the Creed, and endeavouring to live according to them, ready to believe what he understands to be true Catholic Faith, guilty of no obstinacy in misbelieving any Article of it:
And having understood I was censured for this Doctrine in absence; (though none opposed me in presence) I penned a Treatise in Latine, wherein I demonstrated by evident Testimonies of Scripture, Councils, Fathers, Authority of Divines,
And having understood I was censured for this Doctrine in absence; (though none opposed me in presence) I penned a Treatise in Latin, wherein I demonstrated by evident Testimonies of Scripture, Councils, Father's, authority of Divines,
Let them sooth one another with those compliances, as those Owls and Syrens Isaiah represents, answering one another in the ruinous Houses of Babilon; Respondebant ibi ululae in aedibus ejus, Is. 13.22. & Syrenes in delubris voluptatis.
Let them sooth one Another with those compliances, as those Owls and Sire's Isaiah represents, answering one Another in the ruinous Houses of Babylon; Respondebant There ululae in aedibus His, Is. 13.22. & Sirens in delubris voluptatis.
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Odious Night-birds, & leud Syrens keep correspondence in Babilon. But the children of Light, and Lovers of Truth, will not listen to their charms, nor yield to their cheats.
Odious Nightbirds, & lewd Sire's keep correspondence in Babylon. But the children of Light, and Lovers of Truth, will not listen to their charms, nor yield to their cheats.
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On the other side, all learned men of the Roman Church do teach, that all Protestants baptized, and believing the common principles of Christian Religion, not convinced of any errour against the Catholick Faith,
On the other side, all learned men of the Roman Church do teach, that all Protestants baptised, and believing the Common principles of Christian Religion, not convinced of any error against the Catholic Faith,
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And it is a high point of rashness, and want of Christian charity, to judge of any particular, without special ground that he does not live with that sincerity of mind and belief, that he is in the right.
And it is a high point of rashness, and want of Christian charity, to judge of any particular, without special ground that he does not live with that sincerity of mind and belief, that he is in the right.
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For truly, if by reason of the diversity of tempers, abilities, educations, and unavoidable prejudices, whereby mens understandings are variously formed and fashioned, they embrace several opinions, whereof some must be erroneous;
For truly, if by reason of the diversity of tempers, abilities, educations, and unavoidable prejudices, whereby men's understandings Are variously formed and fashioned, they embrace several opinions, whereof Some must be erroneous;
On the one side, they encrease the rigour of it with additions of severity, obliging to such minute expressions of the most loathsom circumstances of secret thoughts and deeds,
On the one side, they increase the rigour of it with additions of severity, obliging to such minute expressions of the most loathsome Circumstances of secret thoughts and Deeds,
Which cruelty is farther encreased in many places, by the sordid avarice of their Pastors, making poor souls believe they may not confess but to their own Curats,
Which cruelty is farther increased in many places, by the sordid avarice of their Pastors, making poor Souls believe they may not confess but to their own Curats,
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But even her feet are so haughty, and ill sufferers of correction, that endeavouring to reform this abuse, with intimating Decrees of Councils and Popes against it,
But even her feet Are so haughty, and ill sufferers of correction, that endeavouring to reform this abuse, with intimating Decrees of Councils and Popes against it,
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But thou, O Father of mercy, Lord Omnipotent, to whose power all creatures are subject, who canst hold in with bit and bridle, such as will not approach to thee;
But thou, Oh Father of mercy, Lord Omnipotent, to whose power all creatures Are Subject, who Canst hold in with bit and bridle, such as will not approach to thee;
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Pelagius Papa de duabus naturis contra Eurichem & Nestori um. vide Picherel in dissert de missa & expositione verborum institutionis caenae Domini. Pag. 14.
Pelagius Papa de Duabus naturis contra Eurichem & Nestori um. vide Picherel in dissert de missa & exposition verborum institutionis Caenae Domini. Page 14.
Constans est Theologorum sententia imagines eodem ••nore, & 〈 ◊ 〉 honorari & c•li. quo colitu•. id cujus est image, Az•r instit mor. 〈 ◊ 〉 1. l 9 c. 6.
Constans est Theologorum sententia imagines Eodem ••nore, & 〈 ◊ 〉 honorari & c•li. quo colitu•. id cujus est image, Az•r Institutio mor. 〈 ◊ 〉 1. l 9 c. 6.
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