Of confirmation a sermon preach'd at St. Benedict Grace-Church, March 14th, 1693, the day on which the Right Reverend Father in God, Henry, Lord Bishop of London, confirmed there / by Philip Stubs ...
Where, in the middle of a Discourse concerning the Authority and Dignity of our Saviour's Priesthood beyond that of Aaron 's, he takes Occasion to reprimand the Negligence and Improficiency of some new Converts, in the Sublimer Mysteries of the Gospel; Telling them, that he had many things more to say about those Matters (which he afterwards resumes again accordingly at the Beginning of the 7th.
Where, in the middle of a Discourse Concerning the authority and Dignity of our Saviour's Priesthood beyond that of Aaron is, he Takes Occasion to reprimand the Negligence and Improficiency of Some new Converts, in the Sublimer Mysteres of the Gospel; Telling them, that he had many things more to say about those Matters (which he afterwards resumes again accordingly At the Beginning of the 7th.
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because they were dull of hearing: v. 11. For, saith he, as he goes on blaming them, when for the Time, that considerable Time, that ye have professed Christianity, ye ought to be Teachers of others, ye have need some of you, That one teach you again which be the first Principles of the Works of God:
Because they were dull of hearing: v. 11. For, Says he, as he Goes on blaming them, when for the Time, that considerable Time, that you have professed Christianity, you ought to be Teachers of Others, you have need Some of you, That one teach you again which be the First Principles of the Works of God:
That is, they were yet such Babes in Christ, as he expresses himself in the next Verse, That they were hardly past their Catechism, as we say, That little Book which teaches young Beginners the first Rudiments of Religion:
That is, they were yet such Babes in christ, as he Expresses himself in the next Verse, That they were hardly passed their Catechism, as we say, That little Book which Teaches young Beginners the First Rudiments of Religion:
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But now, that he might fully wean them from this Childish Diet, and by stronger Nourishment rear them up unto perfect Men, unto the Measure of the Stature of the Fullness of Christ;
But now, that he might Fully wean them from this Childish Diet, and by Stronger Nourishment rear them up unto perfect Men, unto the Measure of the Stature of the Fullness of christ;
he doth in the Words before us, like a wise Master in the School of the Blessed Jesus, catch them by Guile (that I may use his own Phrase in another Place) smoothing them up as it were,
he does in the Words before us, like a wise Master in the School of the Blessed jesus, catch them by Guile (that I may use his own Phrase in Another Place) smoothing them up as it were,
Therefore, (as if he had said, If we mean not always to be Children) leaving the Principles of the Doctrine of Christ, for shame, Let us go on unto Perfection:
Therefore, (as if he had said, If we mean not always to be Children) leaving the Principles of the Doctrine of christ, for shame, Let us go on unto Perfection:
Not laying again the Foundation of Repentance from dead Works, &c. From which Reproof of our Apostle, what Doctrine for our Instruction might be rais'd at this time, is very obvious:
Not laying again the Foundation of Repentance from dead Works, etc. From which Reproof of our Apostle, what Doctrine for our Instruction might be raised At this time, is very obvious:
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viz. That the Backwardness or Non-proficiency of these new Converts in Religious Matters, under the ablest Teacher then in the World, was unconceivably great:
viz. That the Backwardness or Nonproficiency of these new Converts in Religious Matters, under the Ablest Teacher then in the World, was unconceivably great:
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and so learn'd without Inspiration, That upon that single Account he might with Modesty enough have said, He was not a whit behind the very Chiefest Apostles, had not he,
and so learned without Inspiration, That upon that single Account he might with Modesty enough have said, He was not a whit behind the very Chiefest Apostles, had not he,
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We might, I say, raise a good Head of Discourse for our present Instruction, from this general Reproof of our Apostle, about the Backwardness or Non-proficiency of the Primitive Christians in Religious Concerns, under the ablest Teacher in the World;
We might, I say, raise a good Head of Discourse for our present Instruction, from this general Reproof of our Apostle, about the Backwardness or Nonproficiency of the Primitive Christians in Religious Concerns, under the Ablest Teacher in the World;
did not the Business of this Day, and the Ignorance of too many even amongst our selves, determine our Meditations to that Part of the Context, where mention is made, of laying on of Hands; By which Words what is to be understood,
did not the Business of this Day, and the Ignorance of too many even among our selves, determine our Meditations to that Part of the Context, where mention is made, of laying on of Hands; By which Words what is to be understood,
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and what is contained in them, I shall endeavour to shew (with all the Brevity and Clearness I can) as a proper preliminary Subject, to the solemn Celebration of that pious, Primitive Institution of Confirmation, to be perform'd here this Afternoon, by the Right Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of this Diocess.
and what is contained in them, I shall endeavour to show (with all the Brevity and Clearness I can) as a proper preliminary Subject, to the solemn Celebration of that pious, Primitive Institution of Confirmation, to be performed Here this Afternoon, by the Right Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of this Diocese.
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Now for the better, and more full Explication of the Text, Be pleased to take notice, That Laying on of Hands, or Imposition of Hands, as 'tis more Scholastically term'd, Is a Sacred Rite, whereby some Holy Person, that prays for, or blesses another, particularly points out the Person so pray'd for or bless'd as one, on whom Grace or other Special Benefit is to be conferr'd: Which accordingly we find made use of either in the Old or New Testament, in the Four following Instances,
Now for the better, and more full Explication of the Text, Be pleased to take notice, That Laying on of Hands, or Imposition of Hands, as it's more Scholastically termed, Is a Sacred Rite, whereby Some Holy Person, that prays for, or Blesses Another, particularly points out the Person so prayed for or blessed as one, on whom Grace or other Special Benefit is to be conferred: Which accordingly we find made use of either in the Old or New Testament, in the Four following Instances,
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1. In simple Benediction or Blessing of Persons; Thus, in the Old Testament, the Patriarch Jacob in blessing the Sons of Joseph, laid his Hands upon their Heads, Gen. 48.14, 15. And in the New, our Saviour is said, To take the little Children up in his Arms, to lay his Hands upon them, and bless them, Mark 10.16. 2. In Consecration, or Ordination, of Priests or Ministers; Thus we read, Numb. 27.18. under the Levitical Dispensation, The Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the Son of Nun, and lay thine Hand upon him; as a Consequent of which we are told, Deut. 34.9. That, Joshua the Son of Nun was full of the Spirit of Wisdom, for Moses had laid his Hands upon him. Conformable whereunto we have the like Practise registred under the Gospel-Oeconomy, Acts 13.3. And when they had fasted, and prayed, and laid their Hands upon them, they sent them away, meaning Barnabas and Saul, to whom God had thereby imparted Gifts proper for the Work whereunto he had called them;
1. In simple Benediction or Blessing of Persons; Thus, in the Old Testament, the Patriarch Jacob in blessing the Sons of Joseph, laid his Hands upon their Heads, Gen. 48.14, 15. And in the New, our Saviour is said, To take the little Children up in his Arms, to lay his Hands upon them, and bless them, Mark 10.16. 2. In Consecration, or Ordination, of Priests or Ministers; Thus we read, Numb. 27.18. under the Levitical Dispensation, The Lord said unto Moses, Take thee joshua the Son of Nun, and lay thine Hand upon him; as a Consequent of which we Are told, Deuteronomy 34.9. That, joshua the Son of Nun was full of the Spirit of Wisdom, for Moses had laid his Hands upon him. Conformable whereunto we have the like practice registered under the Gospel-economy, Acts 13.3. And when they had fasted, and prayed, and laid their Hands upon them, they sent them away, meaning Barnabas and Saul, to whom God had thereby imparted Gifts proper for the Work whereunto he had called them;
3. This Rite was made use of by our Blessed Saviour and his Apostles, in Curing Diseases and Healing the Sick. So we find, Mark 6.5. That he (our Saviour) could do no mighty Work in his own Country, save that he laid his Hands upon a few sick folk and healed them:
3. This Rite was made use of by our Blessed Saviour and his Apostles, in Curing Diseases and Healing the Sick. So we find, Mark 6.5. That he (our Saviour) could do no mighty Work in his own Country, save that he laid his Hands upon a few sick folk and healed them:
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Nay, This is one of those very signs promised to those that should believe in the Name of Christ, Mark 16.18. They shall lay Hands on the sick, and they shall recover:
Nay, This is one of those very Signs promised to those that should believe in the Name of christ, Mark 16.18. They shall lay Hands on the sick, and they shall recover:
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Lastly, This Rite was made use of in Scripture, by the Apostles, at Confirmation, or Prayer with Imposition of Hands, for the Establishment and strengthening such in the Faith,
Lastly, This Rite was made use of in Scripture, by the Apostles, At Confirmation, or Prayer with Imposition of Hands, for the Establishment and strengthening such in the Faith,
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as had been already Baptized; which Institution of theirs God was pleased so far to approve of, saith a Reverend Author, That he did actually give wonderful Measures of the Spirit, to those on whom they laid their Hands;
as had been already Baptised; which Institution of theirs God was pleased so Far to approve of, Says a Reverend Author, That he did actually give wondered Measures of the Spirit, to those on whom they laid their Hands;
This appears from that famous Instance, Acts 8.14, 15, 16, 17. where, when the Samaritans had been converted and baptized by Philip the Deacon, they did not receive the Holy Ghost,
This appears from that famous Instance, Acts 8.14, 15, 16, 17. where, when the Samaritans had been converted and baptised by Philip the Deacon, they did not receive the Holy Ghost,
But that this was generally constituted among the Apostles is evident, because St. Paul meeting with some baptized Persons at Ephesus, did in like manner lay his Hands upon them, and confirm them, Acts 19.6. of which he minds them, Eph. 1.13. In whom also after that ye believed ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise.
But that this was generally constituted among the Apostles is evident, Because Saint Paul meeting with Some baptised Persons At Ephesus, did in like manner lay his Hands upon them, and confirm them, Acts 19.6. of which he minds them, Ephesians 1.13. In whom also After that you believed you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise.
And so we may justly believe he did in other Churches, whereupon he saith to those of Corinth, 2 Cor. 1.21, 22. He which confirmeth us with you in Christ,
And so we may justly believe he did in other Churches, whereupon he Says to those of Corinth, 2 Cor. 1.21, 22. He which confirmeth us with you in christ,
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For though some Commentators will have these Words speak of all of them, because the Apostle just before mentioned the Doctrine of Baptisms, which they say includes the several Species of it, viz. That of the Jews, of John the Baptist, and our Saviour 's; That of Blood, Matth. 20.23. That of Fire, Matth. 3.11; That of Water externally, as well as the Internal one of the Holy Ghost, 1 Pet. 3.21.
For though Some Commentators will have these Words speak of all of them, Because the Apostle just before mentioned the Doctrine of Baptisms, which they say includes the several Species of it, viz. That of the jews, of John the Baptist, and our Saviour is; That of Blood, Matthew 20.23. That of Fire, Matthew 3.11; That of Water externally, as well as the Internal one of the Holy Ghost, 1 Pet. 3.21.
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And others more probably, will have them design Confirmation singly, because he is here reckoning up the Fundamentals of Religion, amongst which Imposition of Hands in absolving Penitents (another Apostolical Usage of this Ceremony,
And Others more probably, will have them Design Confirmation singly, Because he is Here reckoning up the Fundamentals of Religion, among which Imposition of Hands in absolving Penitents (Another Apostolical Usage of this Ceremony,
nor that of Ordination, because 'tis one of those Mysteries of Perfection to which St. Paul goes on Chap. 7; nor either of the other two, upon very obvious Accounts:
nor that of Ordination, Because it's one of those Mysteres of Perfection to which Saint Paul Goes on Chap. 7; nor either of the other two, upon very obvious Accounts:
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But because I would not seem ostentatious, and Modern Writers are more Authentick with some Men than the Primitive Fathers, let me just tell you that most of the old Reformed Divines of Note, such as Beza, Illyricus, Chemnitius, Zanchius and others are of this Opinion:
But Because I would not seem ostentatious, and Modern Writers Are more Authentic with Some Men than the Primitive Father's, let me just tell you that most of the old Reformed Divines of Note, such as Beza, Illyricus, Chemnitz, Zanchius and Others Are of this Opinion:
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particularly Calvin (who shall stand for all) is express upon the Place, Hic unus locus abunde testatur hujus Ceremoniae originem fluxisse ab Apostolis, &c. This one Place, saith he, evidently shews that Confirmation was instituted by the Apostles.
particularly calvin (who shall stand for all) is express upon the Place, Hic Unus locus abunde testatur hujus Ceremonies originem fluxisse ab Apostles, etc. This one Place, Says he, evidently shows that Confirmation was instituted by the Apostles.
Having thus explain'd to you at large the meaning of my Text, and shewn, that by the Doctrine of laying on of Hands is meant Confirmation, the Business of this Day, I shall now dismiss the Words,
Having thus explained to you At large the meaning of my Text, and shown, that by the Doctrine of laying on of Hands is meant Confirmation, the Business of this Day, I shall now dismiss the Words,
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1. I shall endeavour to shew, That Confirmation was not to be a temporary Rite in the Church only for the Apostles times, (as some would have it) because of the visibly different effects it had then, from what it has now, but perpetual for after Ages.
1. I shall endeavour to show, That Confirmation was not to be a temporary Rite in the Church only for the Apostles times, (as Some would have it) Because of the visibly different effects it had then, from what it has now, but perpetual for After Ages.
but a perpetual Usage for the Benefit of all succeeding Ages, I might plainly prove from the combined Testimony of all the Fathers almost, not a few Councils,
but a perpetual Usage for the Benefit of all succeeding Ages, I might plainly prove from the combined Testimony of all the Father's almost, not a few Councils,
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and the constant Practice of the Eastern and Western Churches, from the hearty Desires for its Restauration of the most eminent Reformers, such were Calvin, Bullinger, and others above-cited, together with the Obedience thereunto of the Bohemian and Lutheran Churches, as unto an Apostolical Practice; from the Earnest Suffrages after,
and the constant Practice of the Eastern and Western Churches, from the hearty Desires for its Restauration of the most eminent Reformers, such were calvin, Bullinger, and Others above-cited, together with the obedience thereunto of the Bohemian and Lutheran Churches, as unto an Apostolical Practice; from the Earnest Suffrages After,
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Who, towards the close of the late Times of Confusion, when their Zeal for what they call'd Reformation began to abate, (seeing some amongst them under that fulsome pretence had Reform'd all Religion almost out of Doors) and they began to contrive the retrieving such Sacred Institutions, which should contribute to the Advancement of Purity and Concord in the Churches of these Kingdoms:
Who, towards the close of the late Times of Confusion, when their Zeal for what they called Reformation began to abate, (seeing Some among them under that fulsome pretence had Reformed all Religion almost out of Doors) and they began to contrive the retrieving such Sacred Institutions, which should contribute to the Advancement of Purity and Concord in the Churches of these Kingdoms:
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Confirmation, which is very remarkable, had the good Luck to be thought upon by them, as one that deserv'd their utmost, and call'd for their earliest Application;
Confirmation, which is very remarkable, had the good Luck to be Thought upon by them, as one that deserved their utmost, and called for their earliest Application;
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accordingly upon occasion of one Hanmer 's Book, that was printed on that Subject in the Year 1658, Mr. Joseph Caryl in his Approbation of it, tells the World, That Confirmation or Imposition of Hands with Prayer, for the compleating of Church-Membership, (which is what Mr. Hanmer pleads for,
accordingly upon occasion of one Hanmer is Book, that was printed on that Subject in the Year 1658, Mr. Joseph Caryl in his Approbation of it, tells the World, That Confirmation or Imposition of Hands with Prayer, for the completing of Church membership, (which is what Mr. Hanmer pleads for,
and is one main Design of Confirmation amongst us) Would be Perfective of the much desired and longed-for Restauration of the Churches to their Primitive Purity.
and is one main Design of Confirmation among us) Would be Perfective of the much desired and longed-for Restauration of the Churches to their Primitive Purity.
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Mr. John Howe saith the same great things of it, though in other Words, That 'twas the only expedient to extricate the Church out of those many perplexing Difficulties, through which 'twas striving forwards towards a Reformation;
Mr. John How Says the same great things of it, though in other Words, That 'twas the only expedient to extricate the Church out of those many perplexing Difficulties, through which 'twas striving forward towards a Reformation;
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Mr. Richard Baxter approves of it in his Saint 's Rest, Book of Infant Baptism, and another of Right to Sacraments, but here more particularly, (besides many Eulogies given to it) concludes that it ought to be entertain'd with universal Alacrity upon several Accounts.
Mr. Richard Baxter approves of it in his Faint is Rest, Book of Infant Baptism, and Another of Right to Sacraments, but Here more particularly, (beside many Eulogies given to it) concludes that it ought to be entertained with universal Alacrity upon several Accounts.
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Intimating thereby very ingenuously, as I conceive, That Confirmation as 'twas practis'd in the Church of England by Bishops (before they were unjustly thrown out) was a wholesome Institution,
Intimating thereby very ingenuously, as I conceive, That Confirmation as 'twas practised in the Church of England by Bishops (before they were unjustly thrown out) was a wholesome Institution,
But the Modesty of some Persons is so great, that a Cloud of Witnesses for any Doctrine that thwarts their present Inclinations, shall appear to them but as one of Smoak that soon vanishes away;
But the Modesty of Some Persons is so great, that a Cloud of Witnesses for any Doctrine that thwarts their present Inclinations, shall appear to them but as one of Smoke that soon Vanishes away;
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as you Church-Men do, That your Imposition of Hands is after the Example of the Apostles? When 'tis so far from it, That the effects then consequent thereupon are now wholly ceas'd:
as you Church-Men do, That your Imposition of Hands is After the Exampl of the Apostles? When it's so Far from it, That the effects then consequent thereupon Are now wholly ceased:
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We read indeed, in the Eighth and Nineteenth Chapters of the Acts of the Holy Apostles, that when Confirmations were held by St. Peter and St. John at Samaria, and St. Paul at Ephesus, The Holy Ghost visibly and miraculously set a Seal to this Ordinance, by bestowing on the Persons confirm'd extraordinary Gifts, such were that of Prophecy, speaking with tongues,
We read indeed, in the Eighth and Nineteenth Chapters of the Acts of the Holy Apostles, that when Confirmations were held by Saint Peter and Saint John At Samaria, and Saint Paul At Ephesus, The Holy Ghost visibly and miraculously Set a Seal to this Ordinance, by bestowing on the Persons confirmed extraordinary Gifts, such were that of Prophecy, speaking with tongues,
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or Servant of his, on whom they lay their Hands, with his Heavenly strengthening Grace, &c. Whose Prayers, together with those of a great many devout People assembled at such times, we cannot doubt,
or Servant of his, on whom they lay their Hands, with his Heavenly strengthening Grace, etc. Whose Prayers, together with those of a great many devout People assembled At such times, we cannot doubt,
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And that no more than this, viz. The obtaining the inward Graces of God's Holy Spirit for some that were confirmed, was designed by the Apostles themselves in their Confirmations, I think may be fairly gather'd from that very Place, alledg'd to the contrary, out of the Eighth Chapter of the Acts: For as our Right Reverend Diocesan hath observed, where this Power is mentioned, There is no Exception of Age, Sex, or Profession;
And that no more than this, viz. The obtaining the inward Graces of God's Holy Spirit for Some that were confirmed, was designed by the Apostles themselves in their Confirmations, I think may be fairly gathered from that very Place, alleged to the contrary, out of the Eighth Chapter of the Acts: For as our Right Reverend Diocesan hath observed, where this Power is mentioned, There is no Exception of Age, Sex, or Profession;
when St. Peter preach'd at Cornelius 's House, the Holy Ghost fell upon all that were to be baptiz'd, as a Token of their being fit for it, Verse 48. Which if so,
when Saint Peter preached At Cornelius is House, the Holy Ghost fell upon all that were to be baptized, as a Token of their being fit for it, Verse 48. Which if so,
for the Conversion or Edification of others, had only some outward shew passed upon them for the greater Evidence of the inward Gifts of the Spirit of Grace, Gratiae gratum facientis.
for the Conversion or Edification of Others, had only Some outward show passed upon them for the greater Evidence of the inward Gifts of the Spirit of Grace, Gratiae gratum facientis.
lib. 3. cap. 16. Neque enim temporalibus & sensibilibus miraculis per Manus Impositionem, &c. The Spirit which is now given by Imposition of Hands, is not attested by temporal and sensible Miracles,
lib. 3. cap. 16. Neque enim Temporalibus & sensibilibus miraculis per Manus Impositionem, etc. The Spirit which is now given by Imposition of Hands, is not attested by temporal and sensible Miracles,
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But yet, the Divine Love is understood to be secretly and invisibly inspired into their Hearts, by the Bond of Peace, which enables them to say, The Love of God is spread abroad in our Hearts by the Holy Spirit that is given us. The Consequence of which will be, That we ought not any of us to despise Confirmation, because 'tis not attended with miraculous Gifts, which have ceased above 1200 Years ago;
But yet, the Divine Love is understood to be secretly and invisibly inspired into their Hearts, by the Bound of Peace, which enables them to say, The Love of God is spread abroad in our Hearts by the Holy Spirit that is given us. The Consequence of which will be, That we ought not any of us to despise Confirmation, Because it's not attended with miraculous Gifts, which have ceased above 1200 years ago;
As for those therefore, who would have Confirmation now wholly laid aside, as not according to the Example of the Apostles, because in the Infancy of the Church, the Holy Ghost was in some Cases miraculously bestowed by such Imposition of Hands, which ought not for good Reasons to be expected now;
As for those Therefore, who would have Confirmation now wholly laid aside, as not according to the Exampl of the Apostles, Because in the Infancy of the Church, the Holy Ghost was in Some Cases miraculously bestowed by such Imposition of Hands, which ought not for good Reasons to be expected now;
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Because the Dignity of their Office chiefly gives Authority to bless (according to that Rule of the Apostle, without all contradiction, The Less is blessed of the Greater, ) Which Reason,
Because the Dignity of their Office chiefly gives authority to bless (according to that Rule of the Apostle, without all contradiction, The Less is blessed of the Greater,) Which Reason,
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as it was back'd by that early notable Example, of St. Peter 's and St. John 's Mission from Jerusalem to Samaria, to confirm those whom St. Philip had baptiz'd, but could not confirm, made this Custom so prevail in the Church, That, we are told, there cannot be produc'd any authentick Testimony out of Ecclesiastical History, where a mere Presbyter presumed to exercise the Office of confirming, which was ever in the Primitive Church reserved to the Bishop alone.
as it was backed by that early notable Exampl, of Saint Peter is and Saint John is Mission from Jerusalem to Samaria, to confirm those whom Saint Philip had baptized, but could not confirm, made this Custom so prevail in the Church, That, we Are told, there cannot be produced any authentic Testimony out of Ecclesiastical History, where a mere Presbyter presumed to exercise the Office of confirming, which was ever in the Primitive Church reserved to the Bishop alone.
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Qui in Ecclesia Baptizantur, Praepositis Ecclesiae offeruntur, &c. Those that are Baptized in the Church, are presented to the Bishops to be confirmed.
Qui in Ecclesia Baptizantur, Praepositis Ecclesiae offeruntur, etc. Those that Are Baptised in the Church, Are presented to the Bishops to be confirmed.
Ʋt per nostram orationem ac manus Impositionem Spiritum sanctum consequantur, That by our Prayers and Imposition of Hands they may receive the Holy Ghost. But I must hasten to my Third Head, remarking this by the Way, That whether the Power of Confirmation be lodg'd with Bishop or Priest, we of this Church are certainly in the right, which our Dissenting Brethren may not be:
Ʋt per nostram orationem ac manus Impositionem Spiritum sanctum consequantur, That by our Prayers and Imposition of Hands they may receive the Holy Ghost. But I must hasten to my Third Head, remarking this by the Way, That whither the Power of Confirmation be lodged with Bishop or Priest, we of this Church Are Certainly in the right, which our Dissenting Brothers may not be:
For, if those only can Confirm, who are called to the Office of a Bishop, as the Primitive Writers generally affirm conformable to the Practice of the Catholick Church, we have such Bishops amongst us, whilst they confessedly have not;
For, if those only can Confirm, who Are called to the Office of a Bishop, as the Primitive Writers generally affirm conformable to the Practice of the Catholic Church, we have such Bishops among us, while they confessedly have not;
But now in pleading for Confirmation by Bishops only, I would not be thought (as some slanderously insinuate we of the Church do endeavour) to make it a Sacrament, nay set it above either of the Sacraments instituted by our Blessed Saviour; because we allow a Deacon to officiate in the Lord's Supper, and a Priest to Baptize, but only a Bishop forsooth can confirm: No, in this we only follow the Institution and Practice of the Catholick Church, which reserv'd Solemn Benedictions as Acts of Paternal Authority to the Bishops alone;
But now in pleading for Confirmation by Bishops only, I would not be Thought (as Some slanderously insinuate we of the Church do endeavour) to make it a Sacrament, nay Set it above either of the Sacraments instituted by our Blessed Saviour; Because we allow a Deacon to officiate in the Lord's Supper, and a Priest to Baptise, but only a Bishop forsooth can confirm: No, in this we only follow the Institution and Practice of the Catholic Church, which reserved Solemn Benedictions as Acts of Paternal authority to the Bishops alone;
but are so far from holding Confirmation a Sacrament, That we expressly say, Those Five commonly called Sacraments in the Church of Rome, viz. Confirmation, Penance, Orders, Extream Unction and Matrimony, are not such; for that they have not any outward visible sign or Ceremony (ordained of God) as Tokens of inward and spiritual Grace thereby conferred.
but Are so Far from holding Confirmation a Sacrament, That we expressly say, Those Five commonly called Sacraments in the Church of Rome, viz. Confirmation, Penance, Order, Extreme Unction and Matrimony, Are not such; for that they have not any outward visible Signen or Ceremony (ordained of God) as Tokens of inward and spiritual Grace thereby conferred.
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And the Papists must suffer us to beg their Pardon, if we reject the NONLATINALPHABET, or anointing Oyl made use of by them in Confirmation as an outward visible Sign, &c. (which yet we confess was anciently used in Baptism and in Confirmation too as a Ceremony only) together with the Box on the Ear which the Bishop gives the confirmed Party, the Binding of the Forehead for Seven Days after,
And the Papists must suffer us to beg their Pardon, if we reject the, or anointing Oil made use of by them in Confirmation as an outward visible Signen, etc. (which yet we confess was anciently used in Baptism and in Confirmation too as a Ceremony only) together with the Box on the Ear which the Bishop gives the confirmed Party, the Binding of the Forehead for Seven Days After,
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and Abundance other Legerdemain Tricks foolishly and superstitiously brought into this Religious Performance by them, till we have as express Warrant from Scripture or Reason for them,
and Abundance other Legerdemain Tricks foolishly and superstitiously brought into this Religious Performance by them, till we have as express Warrant from Scripture or Reason for them,
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But we look upon that Ceremony here used, only as an immediate Representation of a Benediction; and of being thereby received into a higher Degree of Christians, by the Ministerial Power of the Church;
But we look upon that Ceremony Here used, only as an immediate Representation of a Benediction; and of being thereby received into a higher Degree of Christians, by the Ministerial Power of the Church;
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and though further Grace from God is needful in this higher Degree, and humble and devout Persons may receive Grace from God suitable to whatsoever State he calleth them;
and though further Grace from God is needful in this higher Degree, and humble and devout Persons may receive Grace from God suitable to whatsoever State he calls them;
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The Benefit they receive by Confirmation, if duly qualified, is the Infusion of that Heavenly Grace into their Hearts, mention'd in the Bishop 's Benediction, and specified in the First Prayer, as we are assured out of the Office of Confirmation as long ago as St. Ambrose 's Time, To be the Spirit of Wisdom and of Ʋnderstanding; Of Wisdom, i. e. in spiritual Matters; and of Ʋnderstanding, i. e.
The Benefit they receive by Confirmation, if duly qualified, is the Infusion of that Heavenly Grace into their Hearts, mentioned in the Bishop is Benediction, and specified in the First Prayer, as we Are assured out of the Office of Confirmation as long ago as Saint Ambrose is Time, To be the Spirit of Wisdom and of Ʋnderstanding; Of Wisdom, i. e. in spiritual Matters; and of Ʋnderstanding, i. e.
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but every pious Christian doth, who is sincere in his Intentions and Endeavours? If we are from henceforward wise and apprehensive, prudent and courageous; discreet in our choice; devout in our Duties; and pious in our Lives;
but every pious Christian does, who is sincere in his Intentions and Endeavours? If we Are from henceforward wise and apprehensive, prudent and courageous; discreet in our choice; devout in our Duties; and pious in our Lives;
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what Graces will there be wanting? Which of them will not spring from this Root? We shall then be endued with Charity, and the Love of God: Humility and Watchfulness; Faith and Holiness; Meekness and Patience; Temperance and Chastity;
what Graces will there be wanting? Which of them will not spring from this Root? We shall then be endued with Charity, and the Love of God: Humility and Watchfulness; Faith and Holiness; Meekness and Patience; Temperance and Chastity;
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every thing that may make us good Christians, good Communicants; Whence a Second Benefit of Confirmation arises to the National Church of Christ here established amongst us.
every thing that may make us good Christians, good Communicants; Whence a Second Benefit of Confirmation arises to the National Church of christ Here established among us.
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2. 'Tis a known inveterate Prejudice sown in the Minds of most Presbyterians, Independants, and others among us, That we admit to the Holy Sacrament, all sorts of Comers, good or bad, godly or profane, without any Care, or the least Distinction:
2. It's a known inveterate Prejudice sown in the Minds of most Presbyterians, Independents, and Others among us, That we admit to the Holy Sacrament, all sorts of Comers, good or bad, godly or profane, without any Care, or the least Distinction:
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To which (though I might answer, That their own Communions, however they may pretend them to be made up of the only Saints here on Earth, are but mixt ones, (as is too evident from the scandalous Lives of many of their most zealous Professors as well as ours) and that whatever is amiss amongst us of that Nature, might have been cured long since by that Discipline, wish'd for every Year in the Ash-Wednesday service, did not they industriously hinder its Restauration, by bug-bearing People into strange Notions of its Popishness, Prelateness, and I know not what Mischievousness besides:) I say,
To which (though I might answer, That their own Communions, however they may pretend them to be made up of the only Saints Here on Earth, Are but mixed ones, (as is too evident from the scandalous Lives of many of their most zealous Professors as well as ours) and that whatever is amiss among us of that Nature, might have been cured long since by that Discipline, wished for every Year in the Ash-Wednesday service, did not they industriously hinder its Restauration, by bug-bearing People into strange Notions of its Popishness, Prelateness, and I know not what Mischievousness beside:) I say,
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That is, let us every one of us, who shall be, or are already confirm'd, but approach to the Holy Sacrament (and no Body ought to come near it before Confirmation, as ours with the Primitive Church expresses its Unwillingness in the last Rubrick of the Office for it) with devouter Affections,
That is, let us every one of us, who shall be, or Are already confirmed, but approach to the Holy Sacrament (and no Body ought to come near it before Confirmation, as ours with the Primitive Church Expresses its Unwillingness in the last Rubric of the Office for it) with Devouter Affections,
and live to better Purpose after Confirmation than before we did, and we cannot fail of doing a great deal of Honour to God Almighty, by thus vindicating our Church's Constitutions,
and live to better Purpose After Confirmation than before we did, and we cannot fail of doing a great deal of Honour to God Almighty, by thus vindicating our Church's Constitutions,
Do they require Publick Solemnity in this Matter, for a firmer Engagement of Men to their Duty? Our Confirmation answers this their Expectation to a Tittle:
Do they require Public Solemnity in this Matter, for a firmer Engagement of Men to their Duty? Our Confirmation answers this their Expectation to a Tittle:
Is there any thing else, that can engage Persons more rigidly to the Performance of this Covenant, which the Anabaptists don't require? Can a particular Witness, that may frequently stir us up to the Remembrance of our Solemn Promise made to God before his People, be desired for this end? That nothing may be wanting to render People as much Christians as can be, Our Church enjoins, That every one shall have a God-father or God-mother,
Is there any thing Else, that can engage Persons more rigidly to the Performance of this Covenant, which the Anabaptists don't require? Can a particular Witness, that may frequently stir us up to the Remembrance of our Solemn Promise made to God before his People, be desired for this end? That nothing may be wanting to render People as much Christians as can be, Our Church enjoins, That every one shall have a Godfather or Godmother,
Fourthly and Lastly, That these Three Benefits of Confirmation may truly redound to ours and the Church's Good, The Person immediately concern'd, must be of a competent Age, Which is the first Qualification, ought to be required of Persons that do desire to be confirmed.
Fourthly and Lastly, That these Three Benefits of Confirmation may truly redound to ours and the Church's Good, The Person immediately concerned, must be of a competent Age, Which is the First Qualification, ought to be required of Persons that do desire to be confirmed.
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'Twas the Practice of the Church of Rome at first, to confirm Children presently after Baptism; not many Years ago here in England they did it not till they were Five Years of Age;
'Twas the Practice of the Church of Room At First, to confirm Children presently After Baptism; not many years ago Here in England they did it not till they were Five years of Age;
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and in a late Council, younger than that of Trent, (since the Printing of our Common-Prayer Book ) they have prohibited the Administration of it to all under Seven at least.
and in a late Council, younger than that of Trent, (since the Printing of our Common prayer Book) they have prohibited the Administration of it to all under Seven At least.
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Our Church therefore by requiring, that Persons to be confirm'd, should be of a competent Age, leaves it to the Care of Ministers, Parents, God-fathers, Masters,
Our Church Therefore by requiring, that Persons to be confirmed, should be of a competent Age, leaves it to the Care of Ministers, Parents, Godfathers, Masters,
or other Trustees, That they recommend none to the Bishop, but such as are of Years of Discretion enough (be they older or younger) to make a Renunciation of the Devil, the Pomps and Vanities of the World, with all the sinful Lusts of the Flesh; and can give a tolerable account of the Creed, the Lord 's Prayer, the Ten Commandments and the Sacraments. Those therefore, who bring or send any to Confirmation who can only say their Catechism by Rote,
or other Trustees, That they recommend none to the Bishop, but such as Are of years of Discretion enough (be they older or younger) to make a Renunciation of the devil, the Pomps and Vanities of the World, with all the sinful Lustiest of the Flesh; and can give a tolerable account of the Creed, the Lord is Prayer, the Ten commandments and the Sacraments. Those Therefore, who bring or send any to Confirmation who can only say their Catechism by Rote,
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'Tis a pious Errour, I verily believe, in a great many, who thinking they can't have the Blessing of a Holy Man too often, follow the Bishop almost wheresoever he goes.
It's a pious Error, I verily believe, in a great many, who thinking they can't have the Blessing of a Holy Man too often, follow the Bishop almost wheresoever he Goes.
But such are to be acquainted, since 'tis hardly possible to avoid the Impracticableness of its Reiteration in populous Cities, that there is no more need of a Second Confirmation than there is of a Second Baptism.
But such Are to be acquainted, since it's hardly possible to avoid the Impracticableness of its Reiteration in populous Cities, that there is no more need of a Second Confirmation than there is of a Second Baptism.
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3dly, The last Qualification of Persons to be confirmed is, That they come with Devotion and Reverence, not for Fashion 's Sake or Company 's Sake only,
3dly, The last Qualification of Persons to be confirmed is, That they come with Devotion and reverence, not for Fashion is Sake or Company is Sake only,
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For when they answer all, I do, to the Bishop's Question, who asks them, Whether they will now release their God-fathers and God-mothers from the Vow they took in their Names,
For when they answer all, I do, to the Bishop's Question, who asks them, Whither they will now release their Godfathers and Godmothers from the Voelli they took in their Names,
They solemnly promise the utmost Diligence and endeavour in their Christian Warefare; the Breach of which he will most grievously punish in the negligent;
They solemnly promise the utmost Diligence and endeavour in their Christian Warfare; the Breach of which he will most grievously Punish in the negligent;
but to the rest will afford such Strengthening Grace, as may enable them to overcome the Powers of Darkness, and gain that immortal Prize, the Crown of Glory which he has laid up for all them, who shall fight a good Fight, and finish their Course, by continuing faithful to the End.
but to the rest will afford such Strengthening Grace, as may enable them to overcome the Powers of Darkness, and gain that immortal Prize, the Crown of Glory which he has laid up for all them, who shall fight a good Fight, and finish their Course, by Continuing faithful to the End.
Give me leave, before I dismiss you, to present you in Miniature, with an exact Representation of the whole, according to the exactest Model of the Excellent Erasmus: Who, in his Wishes for a more useful Confirmation than that in the Church of Rome, many Years ago, seems methinks prophetically as it were, to describe what we shall see perform'd here this Afternoon:
Give me leave, before I dismiss you, to present you in Miniature, with an exact Representation of the Whole, according to the Exactest Model of the Excellent Erasmus: Who, in his Wishes for a more useful Confirmation than that in the Church of Room, many years ago, seems methinks prophetically as it were, to describe what we shall see performed Here this Afternoon:
You shall see, saith he now, Comedies acted in some Churches (meaning those under the Papal Jurisdiction) of the Resurrection of Christ, of his Ascension to Heaven, of his sending the Holy Ghost, and the like:
You shall see, Says he now, Comedies acted in Some Churches (meaning those under the Papal Jurisdiction) of the Resurrection of christ, of his Ascension to Heaven, of his sending the Holy Ghost, and the like:
But how magnificent would this Spectacle be, To hear the Voice of many Youths dedicating themselves to Jesus Christ? of many Striplings taking their Oath of Allegiance to him at the Hands of the Bishop? To see these new Christians, that carry their General's Mark in their Foreheads, which they received at the sacred Laver, renouncing the World which all lies in Wickedness, abjuring and hissing at the Devil, with all his Pomps, Pleasures and Works;
But how magnificent would this Spectacle be, To hear the Voice of many Youths dedicating themselves to jesus christ? of many Striplings taking their Oath of Allegiance to him At the Hands of the Bishop? To see these new Christians, that carry their General's Mark in their Foreheads, which they received At the sacred Laver, renouncing the World which all lies in Wickedness, abjuring and hissing At the devil, with all his Pomps, Pleasures and Works;
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And let us, who have been already confirm'd so heartily wish well to them all, that we may at the same time look well to our selves, who are every one of us equally concern'd in the Business of the Day:
And let us, who have been already confirmed so heartily wish well to them all, that we may At the same time look well to our selves, who Are every one of us equally concerned in the Business of the Day:
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Our Church having appointed Confirmation as well as Baptism, to be administred Publickly, that her several Members, may have frequent opportunities of being put in mind of those Vows, which God knows, the best of us are too prone to forget.
Our Church having appointed Confirmation as well as Baptism, to be administered Publicly, that her several Members, may have frequent opportunities of being put in mind of those Vows, which God knows, the best of us Are too prove to forget.
That we may then all of us improve this favourable one to our great Advantage, Let me conclude the whole Discourse, with a Word of Advice to every one of you here present.
That we may then all of us improve this favourable one to our great Advantage, Let me conclude the Whole Discourse, with a Word of advice to every one of you Here present.
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As well to you who are already confirmed, as you who shall be by and by, in the incomparable Exhortation of the Greek Church to her Catechumens when they promise to become Christians.
As well to you who Are already confirmed, as you who shall be by and by, in the incomparable Exhortation of the Greek Church to her Catechumens when they promise to become Christians.
To whom with the Son, and the Holy Ghost, Trinity in Ʋnity, and Ʋnity in Trinity, be ascribed by the whole World, all possible Adoration, Honour and Glory.
To whom with the Son, and the Holy Ghost, Trinity in Ʋnity, and Ʋnity in Trinity, be ascribed by the Whole World, all possible Adoration, Honour and Glory.
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Id quod deerat a Petro & Johanne factum est, ut Oratione pro eis habitâ, & manu impositâ, invocaretur & infunderetur super eos spiritus sanctus. Cypr. Bp. ad Jubaian.
Id quod deerat a Peter & John factum est, ut Oration Pro eis habitâ, & manu impositâ, invocaretur & infunderetur super eos spiritus Sanctus. Cyprus Bishop and Jubaian.
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Tertullian, St. Cyprian, Origen, St. Ambrose, St. Cyril, Gregory Nazianzen, St. Austin, &c. The Council of Elvira, that of Laodicea, &c. Pag. 6.
Tertullian, Saint Cyprian, Origen, Saint Ambrose, Saint Cyril, Gregory Nazianzen, Saint Austin, etc. The Council of Elvira, that of Laodicea, etc. Page 6.
Quare si duodecimus annus non expectandus videatur, usque ad septimum certe annum differre, maxime convenit. Catechism. ad Paroechos. Cap. de Confirmatione.
Quare si Duodecimus annus non Expectant Videatur, usque ad septimum certain annum differre, maxim convenit. Catechism. ad Paroechos. Cap. de Confirmation.
