An apology for the non-conformists shewing their reasons, both for their not conforming, and for their preaching publickly, though forbidden by law : with an answer to Dr. Stillingfleet's sermon, and his defence of it, so much as concerneth the non-conformists preaching / by John Troughton ...
THat we may the more distinctly set forth the Persons and causes of our Dissent and Separation from them, who appropriate to themselves the name of the Church of England, as well as its revenues and preferments, it will be needfull by way of preparative, briefly to consider, what is the nature and end of the Church? what the several sorts of Churches be? what Communion we must have with them? and what Separation from them is Lawfull or Unlawfull?
THat we may the more distinctly Set forth the Persons and Causes of our Dissent and Separation from them, who Appropriate to themselves the name of the Church of England, as well as its revenues and preferments, it will be needful by Way of preparative, briefly to Consider, what is the nature and end of the Church? what the several sorts of Churches be? what Communion we must have with them? and what Separation from them is Lawful or Unlawful?
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First, Then for the nature and end of the Church, It is a sacred Society, or Common-Wealth, whereof Jesus Christ is the Head, King and Governour, vnited unto him first,
First, Then for the nature and end of the Church, It is a sacred Society, or commonwealth, whereof jesus christ is the Head, King and Governor, united unto him First,
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this society is made up of singular Members, of whom each one singly and for himself, doth first unite with Christ, his Head and Governour, by agreement and consent,
this society is made up of singular Members, of whom each one singly and for himself, does First unite with christ, his Head and Governor, by agreement and consent,
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the proper ends which this combination of Christ and his Church respect are, that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, viz immediately and directly in acknowledging him, worshipping and honouring him, seeking his Love, favour and blessing, &c. In those ways and by those means which he the head and Lawgiver shall prescribe:
the proper ends which this combination of christ and his Church respect Are, that God may be glorified through jesus christ, videlicet immediately and directly in acknowledging him, worshipping and honouring him, seeking his Love, favour and blessing, etc. In those ways and by those means which he the head and Lawgiver shall prescribe:
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for their own spiritual good immediately and directly, viz that they may be every one everlastingly happy in serving and enjoying him, which must be brought about by recovering them out of the misery that they are in by sin, which is their Salvation,
for their own spiritual good immediately and directly, videlicet that they may be every one everlastingly happy in serving and enjoying him, which must be brought about by recovering them out of the misery that they Are in by since, which is their Salvation,
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And to whom are they called? to Jesus Christ as their Head and King, to serve him and be subject to him, and that not in managing the business and interest of this world,
And to whom Are they called? to jesus christ as their Head and King, to serve him and be Subject to him, and that not in managing the business and Interest of this world,
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this Kingdom cometh not with observation, but is within us, Luke 17.20, 21. Hence it follows, that Christ doth not, cannot delegate this Power to any other,
this Kingdom comes not with observation, but is within us, Lycia 17.20, 21. Hence it follows, that christ does not, cannot delegate this Power to any other,
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and obedience to himself, and to his Laws. It followeth also that all other Governments and their Laws, with the designs and ends of them, are extrinsecal to the Church, as such, and must not intermeddle in the spiritual peculiar ends and government thereof:
and Obedience to himself, and to his Laws. It follows also that all other Governments and their Laws, with the designs and ends of them, Are extrinsical to the Church, as such, and must not intermeddle in the spiritual peculiar ends and government thereof:
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for the Spiritual ends of his Kingdom, but they may not mix, or interweave the interest and ends of their Kingdoms or governments, with those of Christs in his Church;
for the Spiritual ends of his Kingdom, but they may not mix, or interweave the Interest and ends of their Kingdoms or governments, with those of Christ in his Church;
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Moreover the Church consists of Members called indifferently out of all Nations, Kindreds, Sexes, Ages, diversities of worldly interests, through the succession of all Generations from the beginning to the end of the World, whereof one part is in Heaven already, the Church of the first born which are written in Heaven, Heb. 12.23. (for they yet wait for the coming up of their Brethren, till when, they do not receive the compleat benefit of their association,
Moreover the Church consists of Members called indifferently out of all nations, Kindreds, Sexes, Ages, diversities of worldly interests, through the succession of all Generations from the beginning to the end of the World, whereof one part is in Heaven already, the Church of the First born which Are written in Heaven, Hebrew 12.23. (for they yet wait for the coming up of their Brothers, till when, they do not receive the complete benefit of their association,
and union to Christ, and each other) the other part is yet on Earth pursuing the same general design of their Common-Wealth, the Glory of their King and their own Happiness;
and Union to christ, and each other) the other part is yet on Earth pursuing the same general Design of their commonwealth, the Glory of their King and their own Happiness;
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even to the last man: ( John 10.16.) what then are the Intrests and designs of this world? or the Princes of this world? or the Laws, Methods and Instruments by which they pursue those designs, to this Kingdom of Christ? they are diverse in every age;
even to the last man: (John 10.16.) what then Are the Interests and designs of this world? or the Princes of this world? or the Laws, Methods and Instruments by which they pursue those designs, to this Kingdom of christ? they Are diverse in every age;
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and then they pass to others, perhaps their enemies; but the dominion of Christ is an everlasting dominion, and his Kingdom an overlasting Kingdome; Dan. 2.24.
and then they pass to Others, perhaps their enemies; but the dominion of christ is an everlasting dominion, and his Kingdom an overlasting Kingdom; Dan. 2.24.
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and immediately govern'd by his Word and Spirit, and all the Members of it as Members of this Church are equal, none having authority over others, being all equally and immediately united to Christ,
and immediately governed by his Word and Spirit, and all the Members of it as Members of this Church Are equal, none having Authority over Others, being all equally and immediately united to christ,
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Secondly, The Church Militant is Ʋniversal or Catholick on earth, sc. all the Christian Members of the Catholick Church, that live on Earth, dispersed through all Countreys, mixed with all societies of Civil Government;
Secondly, The Church Militant is Ʋniversal or Catholic on earth, sc. all the Christian Members of the Catholic Church, that live on Earth, dispersed through all Countries', mixed with all societies of Civil Government;
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or distributively in respect of place only, being divided into several lesser Companies; these also thus considered, have all an equall Relation to Christ, as their Governour;
or distributively in respect of place only, being divided into several lesser Companies; these also thus considered, have all an equal Relation to christ, as their Governor;
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1. All particular Churches being but integral, homogenious or equal parts of the Catholick Church, they have all an equal intrinsecal power of forming themselves into Congregations or lesser bodies,
1. All particular Churches being but integral, homogenous or equal parts of the Catholic Church, they have all an equal intrinsical power of forming themselves into Congregations or lesser bodies,
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for being all Brethren, equally and immediately related to Christ, and the division betwixt them being meerly accidental and external, (from the place of their dwelling,
for being all Brothers, equally and immediately related to christ, and the division betwixt them being merely accidental and external, (from the place of their Dwelling,
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therefore if they divide themselves into lesser bodies, it must be only that they may more easily and conveniently attain the ends of the Whole Body, and generall Association.
Therefore if they divide themselves into lesser bodies, it must be only that they may more Easily and conveniently attain the ends of the whole Body, and general Association.
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3. And that the designs of civil governours, Laws and interest, with the conveniances of civil bodies, greater or smaller, ought to have no influence or concern upon the constitution of these particular Churches;
3. And that the designs of civil Governors, Laws and Interest, with the conveniances of civil bodies, greater or smaller, ought to have no influence or concern upon the constitution of these particular Churches;
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and the best execution of Christs Laws among them, leaving other governours to prosecute the ends of their Laws and Government, in ways proper to themselves and distinct from theirs;
and the best execution of Christ Laws among them, leaving other Governors to prosecute the ends of their Laws and Government, in ways proper to themselves and distinct from theirs;
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or else they make Christ and his Government and Common-Wealth subservient to theirs, and the concerns of Mens Souls, to be not other ways regarded then as they may promote worldly and temporary designs.
or Else they make christ and his Government and commonwealth subservient to theirs, and the concerns of Men's Souls, to be not other ways regarded then as they may promote worldly and temporary designs.
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only the interpretation and application of this Law of Christ, is committed to some for the better edification of all, viz the preserving and perfecting those that are present Members,
only the Interpretation and application of this Law of christ, is committed to Some for the better edification of all, videlicet the preserving and perfecting those that Are present Members,
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and the continuing of the Church by bringing in more that shall be saved, Church Governours therefore are in no wise supream, Christ being still the immediate head, both of power and influence, both to make Laws and to make them effectual upon the hearts of men;
and the Continuing of the Church by bringing in more that shall be saved, Church Governors Therefore Are in no wise supreme, christ being still the immediate head, both of power and influence, both to make Laws and to make them effectual upon the hearts of men;
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Hence ariseth a Fourth Division of the Church, in respect of the Government and order of it, into Oecumenical, National, Provincial, Diocesan, Classical, Parochial or Congregational,
Hence arises a Fourth Division of the Church, in respect of the Government and order of it, into Ecumenical, National, Provincial, Diocesan, Classical, Parochial or Congregational,
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as Israel of old being one Family, multiplyed into a People, and these gathered into a great Assembly at Mount Sinai, was there framed into one spiritual society, under the Guidance and Government of the Tribe of Levi, so that when they were afterwards dispersed over all Canaan, they were yet but one polity,
as Israel of old being one Family, multiplied into a People, and these gathered into a great Assembly At Mount Sinai, was there framed into one spiritual society, under the Guidance and Government of the Tribe of Levi, so that when they were afterwards dispersed over all Canaan, they were yet but one polity,
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and accordingly thrice a year at least, all met to worship God together, to testify their Unity, this the Pope claimeth, viz, that the whole Church is one Congregation committed to him,
and accordingly thrice a year At least, all met to worship God together, to testify their Unity, this the Pope claimeth, videlicet, that the Whole Church is one Congregation committed to him,
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In like manner a National Church thus singularly understood, is all the Christians of that Nation making up but one Congregation and Polity, all immediately under the same Governour.
In like manner a National Church thus singularly understood, is all the Christians of that nation making up but one Congregation and Polity, all immediately under the same Governor.
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and the Parochial or Congregational, the Christians of one small Neighbour-hood, or that without respect of Neighbour-hood, voluntarily gather into one small Assembly under the same Guides or Governours respectively. The Church collectively taken;
and the Parochial or Congregational, the Christians of one small Neighbourhood, or that without respect of Neighbourhood, voluntarily gather into one small Assembly under the same Guides or Governors respectively. The Church collectively taken;
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nor can the people know and help one another, or come to their Governours upon every necessary occasion, especially not in times of persecution, which for the most part hath been the lot of the Christian Church;
nor can the people know and help one Another, or come to their Governors upon every necessary occasion, especially not in times of persecution, which for the most part hath been the lot of the Christian Church;
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3. Nor did Christ institute Diocesan Churches, viz, that all the Christians in some considerable circuit (less then a Nation or great province,) should be one Congregation, ruled by one or more Governours immediately.
3. Nor did christ institute Diocesan Churches, videlicet, that all the Christians in Some considerable circuit (less then a nation or great province,) should be one Congregation, ruled by one or more Governors immediately.
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nor can the Governours know, teach and feed them, and when we have once exceeded the bounds of a regular assembly, to make up one Church of many Towns, of a whole County,
nor can the Governors know, teach and feed them, and when we have once exceeded the bounds of a regular assembly, to make up one Church of many Towns, of a Whole County,
For thus the Apostles collected the Believers in every City and place where they had preached, into one Church or Society, ordaining them Elders in every Church;
For thus the Apostles collected the Believers in every city and place where they had preached, into one Church or Society, ordaining them Elders in every Church;
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It must be remembred that the whole Church in Heaven and Earth is one Common-wealth, because of its Union to Christ, and the same general end of that Union;
It must be remembered that the Whole Church in Heaven and Earth is one Commonwealth, Because of its union to christ, and the same general end of that union;
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in like manner every particular Church being but a part of the whole, must unite only to attain the special ends of the whole Church, with more ease and convenience,
in like manner every particular Church being but a part of the Whole, must unite only to attain the special ends of the Whole Church, with more ease and convenience,
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and edify each other, when the persons are so numerous, or so distant that they cannot possibly perform these offices? such combinations are useless, yea burthens and snares.
and edify each other, when the Persons Are so numerous, or so distant that they cannot possibly perform these Offices? such combinations Are useless, yea burdens and snares.
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Even our opposites confess this, viz, that the first Churches, and those for 200 years after Christ at least, were but several Congregations, which when the number of Christians were multiplyed, they say were called Diocesses;
Even our opposites confess this, videlicet, that the First Churches, and those for 200 Years After christ At least, were but several Congregations, which when the number of Christians were multiplied, they say were called Dioceses;
and one Pastour personall or collective, when the number was so increased, that the ends of that society could not be attained? 'tis the best construction we can make of the proceedings of those antient Churches in this ease, that out of desire to keep up the unity of those Congregations which the Apostles planted in great Cities, they still obliged all that were afterwards converted in those Cities, to be Members of the same Congregation,
and one Pastor personal or collective, when the number was so increased, that the ends of that society could not be attained? it's the best construction we can make of the proceedings of those ancient Churches in this ease, that out of desire to keep up the unity of those Congregations which the Apostles planted in great Cities, they still obliged all that were afterwards converted in those Cities, to be Members of the same Congregation,
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And lastly, all the Christians that were within the civil jurisdiction of those Cities, whether it was lesser or greater, provinces or whole Countreys, till they made government impossible to themselves,
And lastly, all the Christians that were within the civil jurisdiction of those Cities, whither it was lesser or greater, Provinces or Whole Countries', till they made government impossible to themselves,
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and turned the spiritual government of Christ by his Ministers and Word into a civil government of their own, maintaining what they had gotten by their own Cannons, and the Laws of Princes;
and turned the spiritual government of christ by his Ministers and Word into a civil government of their own, maintaining what they had got by their own Cannons, and the Laws of Princes;
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and why must we not take warning by them? now if the Churches appointed by Christ are only the Congregations of such Christians that can ordinarily meet together,
and why must we not take warning by them? now if the Churches appointed by christ Are only the Congregations of such Christians that can ordinarily meet together,
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else they have not the power of a Church, but are a company of Christians subject by right or wrong to those that exercise this power over and amongst them;
Else they have not the power of a Church, but Are a company of Christians Subject by right or wrong to those that exercise this power over and among them;
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or even all that are of one Nation) yet they must unite, but as formerly the Cities of Achajah, or at present the United Netherlands for great and common cases,
or even all that Are of one nation) yet they must unite, but as formerly the Cities of Achajah, or At present the United Netherlands for great and Common cases,
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again when families were multiplyed, were they obliged to live all in one Country? and to continue in one civil society? what then must have become of all the other parts of the earth, which they were commanded to replenish and possess; Gen. 1.28.
again when families were multiplied, were they obliged to live all in one Country? and to continue in one civil society? what then must have become of all the other parts of the earth, which they were commanded to replenish and possess; Gen. 1.28.
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and so at length the whole world must have been but one Common-wealth, under one Government, which was impossible and would overthrow all the ends of government;
and so At length the Whole world must have been but one Commonwealth, under one Government, which was impossible and would overthrow all the ends of government;
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if then the race of mankind, which are one body in some sence more then the Church is, viz, linked by the indissoluble Bond of Nature, (whereas the Church is united by free consent,) I say if they having the general gift of the earth and all that is in it to possess, have free liberty and authority to share the world amongst them, to constitute various societies greater or smaller as they please,
if then the raze of mankind, which Are one body in Some sense more then the Church is, videlicet, linked by the indissoluble Bound of Nature, (whereas the Church is united by free consent,) I say if they having the general gift of the earth and all that is in it to possess, have free liberty and Authority to share the world among them, to constitute various societies greater or smaller as they please,
as are for it's own edification, and the ends it was made for? and not be obliged still to adhere as parts, to those first Congregations that were planted in every country,
as Are for it's own edification, and the ends it was made for? and not be obliged still to adhere as parts, to those First Congregations that were planted in every country,
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By this we may Answer the Dr 's Question, viz, What necessity there is to reduce Churches to several Parishes or Congregations, any more then to reduce Kingdoms to the several Families of which they were at first made up?
By this we may Answer the Dr is Question, videlicet, What necessity there is to reduce Churches to several Parishes or Congregations, any more then to reduce Kingdoms to the several Families of which they were At First made up?
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Answ. Because Congregations have an original right of governing and preserving themselves, even as Families have a natural and unalterable right of government within themselves, which he that takes from them, makes them slaves and deprives them of their Birth-right;
Answer Because Congregations have an original right of governing and preserving themselves, even as Families have a natural and unalterable right of government within themselves, which he that Takes from them, makes them slaves and deprives them of their Birthright;
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for their own edification, when they have opportunity or necessity calls them to it? also wanting the benefit of protection and government from them that undertake them? why should this be Schism in them, more then Rebellion in the other? and that self Government is the right of euery Parish or Congregation, he confesseth,
for their own edification, when they have opportunity or necessity calls them to it? also wanting the benefit of protection and government from them that undertake them? why should this be Schism in them, more then Rebellion in the other? and that self Government is the right of every Parish or Congregation, he Confesses,
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for those did officiate in common among the whole people, and when by reason of Multitude they began to divide them into several companies for meeting together at the ordinary times of worship, nevertheless they all met together at the same Sacrament,
for those did officiate in Common among the Whole people, and when by reason of Multitude they began to divide them into several companies for meeting together At the ordinary times of worship, nevertheless they all met together At the same Sacrament,
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or bringing them all to the same Liturgies or Ceremonies, for this is all one as if confederate Nations or States, must therefore oblige each other to the same form of Government,
or bringing them all to the same Liturgies or Ceremonies, for this is all one as if confederate nations or States, must Therefore oblige each other to the same from of Government,
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and why may not all the Parishes in one County with us, combine for their mutuall help and edification, in certain times of meeting each other, by their Ministers or Delegates,
and why may not all the Parishes in one County with us, combine for their mutual help and edification, in certain times of meeting each other, by their Ministers or Delegates,
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yet every one reserving to themselves the Government of themselves in their own customs and usages, according as they find most meet for themselves? as well as the same County have their Quarter-Sessions for civil Affairs, wherein the Governours and Countrey concerned have a generall meeting,
yet every one reserving to themselves the Government of themselves in their own customs and usages, according as they find most meet for themselves? as well as the same County have their quarter-sessions for civil Affairs, wherein the Governors and Country concerned have a general meeting,
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WE are in the next place to consider, what Communion the Church is obliged to, betwixt the severall parts of it? and what Separation is contrary to that Communion? and what is not? For the First;
WE Are in the next place to Consider, what Communion the Church is obliged to, betwixt the several parts of it? and what Separation is contrary to that Communion? and what is not? For the First;
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The Church is a sacred Common-wealth united to Christ, now the end of every Common-wealth or Polity is common good that they all promote the good and welfare of that Body,
The Church is a sacred Commonwealth united to christ, now the end of every Commonwealth or Polity is Common good that they all promote the good and welfare of that Body,
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the Communion then of the Church which is associated only for spiritual ends, consists in this, that all design and endeavour the common good and welfare of all Christians in general,
the Communion then of the Church which is associated only for spiritual ends, consists in this, that all Design and endeavour the Common good and welfare of all Christians in general,
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and of themselves in particular, in furthering the Salvation of their Souls, the service of Christ, in the use of those helps or means which Christ hath appointed to these ends:
and of themselves in particular, in furthering the Salvation of their Souls, the service of christ, in the use of those helps or means which christ hath appointed to these ends:
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and own each other as Brethren in him, that they love each other, and all pursue and wait for that universal perfection which they shall all have when they are all gathered to Christ at the last day:
and own each other as Brothers in him, that they love each other, and all pursue and wait for that universal perfection which they shall all have when they Are all gathered to christ At the last day:
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as he that renounceth the common bonds of humane society, (justice, love and all moral honesty,) and only pleaseth himself, without regarding the good of any other, he doth hereby break the Communion of mankind,
as he that Renounceth the Common bonds of humane society, (Justice, love and all moral honesty,) and only Pleases himself, without regarding the good of any other, he does hereby break the Communion of mankind,
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besides this, we know of no Communion betwixt them, viz, that either part can be serviceable to each other at present, only we that live on earth enjoy the benefit of the Prayers and Examples, which they left us who are now in Heaven,
beside this, we know of no Communion betwixt them, videlicet, that either part can be serviceable to each other At present, only we that live on earth enjoy the benefit of the Prayers and Examples, which they left us who Are now in Heaven,
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and so we succeed them in the same offices, and endeavour to transmit the Knowledge of Christ, his Gospel and Ordinances to those that shall succeed us, nor can here be any Separation of one of these parts from another, without breaking of Christian Religion, which is impossible to them that are in Heaven,
and so we succeed them in the same Offices, and endeavour to transmit the Knowledge of christ, his Gospel and Ordinances to those that shall succeed us, nor can Here be any Separation of one of these parts from Another, without breaking of Christian Religion, which is impossible to them that Are in Heaven,
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for besides their common acknowledgement of Christ, and his Gospel, and the common love they are to bear to all Christians on earth, as their Brethren;
for beside their Common acknowledgement of christ, and his Gospel, and the Common love they Are to bear to all Christians on earth, as their Brothers;
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such as to pray for all, to rejoyce in each others welfare, to sympathize in each others afflictions, to assist by councell, charitable relief, hospitallity, &c. and when ever there is occasion, to receive each other to their worship,
such as to pray for all, to rejoice in each Others welfare, to sympathise in each Others afflictions, to assist by council, charitable relief, hospitality, etc. and when ever there is occasion, to receive each other to their worship,
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and this is so indispensable a duty, that no Separation can be lawfull or tolerable, in those who separate from the Catholick Church, who relinquish the profession of Christ,
and this is so indispensable a duty, that no Separation can be lawful or tolerable, in those who separate from the Catholic Church, who relinquish the profession of christ,
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Now for Organized Churches, that are associated for the exercise of their Religion and their edification under Government o Pastours and Guides, their Communion must be, that the Members of every such Church joyn with each other ordinarily and peaceably in the same Acts of Worship,
Now for Organized Churches, that Are associated for the exercise of their Religion and their edification under Government oh Pastors and Guides, their Communion must be, that the Members of every such Church join with each other ordinarily and peaceably in the same Acts of Worship,
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that they be subject to their Governours, and that their Governours do conscionably endeavour the edification of the people committed to their charge, according to the Laws of Christ which are the general rules of these societies,
that they be Subject to their Governors, and that their Governors do Conscionably endeavour the edification of the people committed to their charge, according to the Laws of christ which Are the general rules of these societies,
which is done either by breaking off from the Body to which they belonged as Members, (which is Separation properly so called,) or by disturbing the Communion of it,
which is done either by breaking off from the Body to which they belonged as Members, (which is Separation properly so called,) or by disturbing the Communion of it,
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or that they may not upon just occasions leave those societies they were joyned with, and go to others already in being, or constitute new ones for their own edification;
or that they may not upon just occasions leave those societies they were joined with, and go to Others already in being, or constitute new ones for their own edification;
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And First, For the Oecumenicall Church, the Political Communion thereof must be, that all Christians in the World be subject to the same Governours under Christ,
And First, For the Ecumenical Church, the Political Communion thereof must be, that all Christians in the World be Subject to the same Governors under christ,
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All other Churches that exceed the bounds of a single Congregation, and must be constituted of many, are of the same nature with the Oecumenicall Church,
All other Churches that exceed the bounds of a single Congregation, and must be constituted of many, Are of the same nature with the Ecumenical Church,
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though not of the same latitude, as to the matter of Communion; which must therefore consist in the performance of all offices mutually betwixt Governours and Governed,
though not of the same latitude, as to the matter of Communion; which must Therefore consist in the performance of all Offices mutually betwixt Governors and Governed,
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or any larger combination, and all these Churches are subject to corruptions, which the Members must oppose and contend against, separation from them must not be censured till it be known whether the cause be just or unjust.
or any larger combination, and all these Churches Are Subject to corruptions, which the Members must oppose and contend against, separation from them must not be censured till it be known whither the cause be just or unjust.
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so Sepetation betwixt Churches is a Breach of this Communion, when one Church disowneth another to be a Church of Christ, excludes them from her Ordinances,
so Sepetation betwixt Churches is a Breach of this Communion, when one Church disowneth Another to be a Church of christ, excludes them from her Ordinances,
This is just when 'tis upon great and just causes, (such whereupon we refuse Communion with the Papists and Socinians) if upon lighter causes it is Unlawfull,
This is just when it's upon great and just Causes, (such whereupon we refuse Communion with the Papists and socinians) if upon lighter Causes it is Unlawful,
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or as that which deserves more animadversion then those sins which destroy all Religion and Humane Society, seeing men may be good Christians in Doctrine and practise, good Subjects and good Neighbours,
or as that which deserves more animadversion then those Sins which destroy all Religion and Humane Society, seeing men may be good Christians in Doctrine and practice, good Subject's and good Neighbours,
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and if they cannot attain it, withdraw from, and either joyn to other Churches, or make new ones themselves? And to clear this point, let us always Remember, that the Church is a Common-Wealth United to Christ as the Head First,
and if they cannot attain it, withdraw from, and either join to other Churches, or make new ones themselves? And to clear this point, let us always remember, that the Church is a commonwealth United to christ as the Head First,
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and to have given up themselves to the same Lord, and therefore they hope, and intend by the Friendship of this Church to be assisted and furthered towards the attaining of their great ends;
and to have given up themselves to the same Lord, and Therefore they hope, and intend by the Friendship of this Church to be assisted and furthered towards the attaining of their great ends;
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yea may and ought to seek another Society, wherein they may attain those great ends; it is true men are bound to bear with many things amiss in a Church,
yea may and ought to seek Another Society, wherein they may attain those great ends; it is true men Are bound to bear with many things amiss in a Church,
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Even as in civil Government, the end being the good of the whole Society, so long as that end is tollerably pursued, in the preservation of publick justice and honesty, many things must be born with, rather then to endanger the whole by unseasonable endeavours to mend lesser things;
Even as in civil Government, the end being the good of the Whole Society, so long as that end is tolerably pursued, in the preservation of public Justice and honesty, many things must be born with, rather then to endanger the Whole by unseasonable endeavours to mend lesser things;
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Upon these 2 cases all agree, that Separation is Lawfull and necessary; and they both hold strongly against the Church of Rome: for she is manifestly idolatrous,
Upon these 2 cases all agree, that Separation is Lawful and necessary; and they both hold strongly against the Church of Rome: for she is manifestly idolatrous,
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and imposes both False Doctrines, Superstitious Worship, and wicked practises upon all her Members: nor will it serve to say, that that Church denies her worship to be idolatrous,
and imposes both False Doctrines, Superstitious Worship, and wicked practises upon all her Members: nor will it serve to say, that that Church Denies her worship to be idolatrous,
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for if there be any reasonable grounds to suspect the Terms imposed to be Unlawfull, a Christian cannot with safe Conscience submit to them till he is satisfied to the contrary;
for if there be any reasonable grounds to suspect the Terms imposed to be Unlawful, a Christian cannot with safe Conscience submit to them till he is satisfied to the contrary;
and the Church having no Authority from Christ to impose any doubtfull, much less sinfull Terms of Communion, in this case the Church is guilty of the breach,
and the Church having no authority from christ to impose any doubtful, much less sinful Terms of Communion, in this case the Church is guilty of the breach,
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because their Arminian Preachers spent so much time railing on the Calvinists, that they could neither hear them with profit, nor bear them with Patience.
Because their Arminian Preachers spent so much time railing on the Calvinists, that they could neither hear them with profit, nor bear them with Patience.
For all these cases are directly contrary to the ends of a Church, and we must rather forsake the Church that we may be edified in Faith and Holyness elsewhere,
For all these cases Are directly contrary to the ends of a Church, and we must rather forsake the Church that we may be edified in Faith and Holiness elsewhere,
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and this would be a more Universal Benefit to the Church, then the inconvenience of now and then one unseasonably withdrawing out of prejudice or finding too much Fault, can do hurt to any Congregation.
and this would be a more Universal Benefit to the Church, then the inconvenience of now and then one unseasonably withdrawing out of prejudice or finding too much Fault, can do hurt to any Congregation.
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The Catholick Church is a Society under the Government of Christ by his Spirit, and every particular Church is a part of the Chatholick, gathered into a Politicall Body, that it may edify and preserve it self, which is done by Government and the exercise of Discipline,
The Catholic Church is a Society under the Government of christ by his Spirit, and every particular Church is a part of the Chatholick, gathered into a Political Body, that it may edify and preserve it self, which is done by Government and the exercise of Discipline,
for power of Government is the form of a Church, as of a Civil Polity, by which only it differeth from a confused, accidental conventing or cohabitation of persons:
for power of Government is the from of a Church, as of a Civil Polity, by which only it differeth from a confused, accidental conventing or cohabitation of Persons:
and therefore neither is the Diocess a Church, but a part of the whole province, all under the Government of the Arch-Bishop alone, the Bishops being but his Deputies;
and Therefore neither is the Diocese a Church, but a part of the Whole province, all under the Government of the Arch-Bishop alone, the Bishops being but his Deputies;
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5. A 5th. just eause of Separation is, when men are certainly and constantly debarred of some Principal Ordinances of Christ necessary to their Edification and Communion with Christ.
5. A 5th. just eause of Separation is, when men Are Certainly and constantly debarred of Some Principal Ordinances of christ necessary to their Edification and Communion with christ.
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and it is possible some Ordinances may be carelesly neglected, or for some reasons, for a time omitted; (as the Lords Supper) This is no cause of withdrawing, at least not properly;
and it is possible Some Ordinances may be carelessly neglected, or for Some Reasons, for a time omitted; (as the lords Supper) This is no cause of withdrawing, At least not properly;
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but if there be constant Bars put, that any of these Ordinances shall be excluded the Church, (as the Sacraments are with many Sectaries:) or that they shall be made unaccessable by sinfull or unnecessary additions, alterations, interpolations, or any other Corruption;
but if there be constant Bars put, that any of these Ordinances shall be excluded the Church, (as the Sacraments Are with many Sectaries:) or that they shall be made unaccessable by sinful or unnecessary additions, alterations, interpolations, or any other Corruption;
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nor have Church Governours power to add any thing, either essential or circumstantial to the Ordinances of Christ, that may hinder the people from Communicating in them;
nor have Church Governors power to add any thing, either essential or circumstantial to the Ordinances of christ, that may hinder the people from Communicating in them;
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If it be pleaded that the Jews never separated from their Church, when they could not Communicate in the Sacrifices at the Temple, under Idolatrous Kings,
If it be pleaded that the jews never separated from their Church, when they could not Communicate in the Sacrifices At the Temple, under Idolatrous Kings,
the Jews were one single, though large Congregation, instituted by Moses to continue till Christ should come, who should have power to new moddle the Church, as he should think fit:
the jews were one single, though large Congregation, instituted by Moses to continue till christ should come, who should have power to new moddle the Church, as he should think fit:
they were also obliged to one Priesthood, the House of Aaron, and therefore in what-place-soever they were, they must hold Communion with this people and Priesthood at this Altar;
they were also obliged to one Priesthood, the House of Aaron, and Therefore in what-place-soever they were, they must hold Communion with this people and Priesthood At this Altar;
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but Christians though of one Nation or City, are not obliged to one Congregation indispensably. (for then men may not move to other Parishes,) nor to one place of publick worship,
but Christians though of one nation or city, Are not obliged to one Congregation indispensably. (for then men may not move to other Parishes,) nor to one place of public worship,
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6. Gross infringement of Christian Liberty; we are commanded Gal. 5.1. To stand fast in the Liberty with which Christ hath made us free, and not to be intangled again in the Yoke of Bondage;
6. Gross infringement of Christian Liberty; we Are commanded Gal. 5.1. To stand fast in the Liberty with which christ hath made us free, and not to be entangled again in the Yoke of Bondage;
now if the Governours of the Church, either by themselves alone, or with one part of the people, will impose Rites and Ceremonies on the Church against the consent of the whole,
now if the Governors of the Church, either by themselves alone, or with one part of the people, will impose Rites and Ceremonies on the Church against the consent of the Whole,
or part of the People, without shewing sufficient reason for such imposition, or any necessity from present urgent circumstances, for such Rites and Customs;
or part of the People, without showing sufficient reason for such imposition, or any necessity from present urgent Circumstances, for such Rites and Customs;
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Now though every such imposition will not warrant separation presently, yet when they are multiplyed and inforced with Rigour, it overthroweth the Peace of a Church, and so their edification;
Now though every such imposition will not warrant separation presently, yet when they Are multiplied and enforced with Rigour, it Overthroweth the Peace of a Church, and so their edification;
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and also tends to enslave the people to their Rulers, and to open a Door for all the Rites and Ceremonies that Superstition or Tyranny can invent and therefore this is to be timely withstood:
and also tends to enslave the people to their Rulers, and to open a Door for all the Rites and Ceremonies that Superstition or Tyranny can invent and Therefore this is to be timely withstood:
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To these causes of Separation, which are the principal and most weighty, we may add, that when Parishes are grown so populous, that no one place will hold them, to hear the word and receive the Sacraments together, that they cannot know each other generally, much less perform the mutual offices of Fellow Members, they may Lawfully divide themselves into more Congregations;
To these Causes of Separation, which Are the principal and most weighty, we may add, that when Parishes Are grown so populous, that no one place will hold them, to hear the word and receive the Sacraments together, that they cannot know each other generally, much less perform the mutual Offices of Fellow Members, they may Lawfully divide themselves into more Congregations;
but if not, men are not bound to hazard their Souls to gratify the Pride of others, who had rather Thousands should perish Eternally for want of the necessary means of Instruction, then their Dominion be lessened.
but if not, men Are not bound to hazard their Souls to gratify the Pride of Others, who had rather Thousands should perish Eternally for want of the necessary means of Instruction, then their Dominion be lessened.
This we see sometimes done by the civil Magistrate, viz, large Parishes divided, and if he will not do it when there is need, the want of his concurrence cannot make it a Schism for the people to divide themselves.
This we see sometime done by the civil Magistrate, videlicet, large Parishes divided, and if he will not do it when there is need, the want of his concurrence cannot make it a Schism for the people to divide themselves.
but for fear of being accounted Novations or Donatists, and out of an overweaning reverence of the Church, they were afraid to make any effectual opposition against them;
but for Fear of being accounted Novations or Donatists, and out of an overweening Reverence of the Church, they were afraid to make any effectual opposition against them;
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we grant also that people must wait a convenient time, and use all peaceable means for reformation, with all due respect and reverence of their Governours;
we grant also that people must wait a convenient time, and use all peaceable means for Reformation, with all due respect and Reverence of their Governors;
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and the greatest inconvenience that is like to follow upon such Separations is, that it is like to make Church Governours more diligent in feeding the Flock,
and the greatest inconvenience that is like to follow upon such Separations is, that it is like to make Church Governors more diligent in feeding the Flock,
or Pharoahs Compassion, that it is want of more severity in Laws and Government that makes people cry out for Indulgence and Relaxation? what if in such cases, the people sometimes withdraw from a Church, either in part or wholly, sooner then in strictness they should,
or Pharaohs Compassion, that it is want of more severity in Laws and Government that makes people cry out for Indulgence and Relaxation? what if in such cases, the people sometime withdraw from a Church, either in part or wholly, sooner then in strictness they should,
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or then the wisest men, who can bear longest, would allow? yet if this be really done for the edification of their Souls, that they may enjoy the Ordinances with more profit and peace,
or then the Wisest men, who can bear longest, would allow? yet if this be really done for the edification of their Souls, that they may enjoy the Ordinances with more profit and peace,
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it is convenient to give the World a true Character of Non-conformists, with the grounds of their Non-conformity, that it may be the better judged whether they are guilty of sinful Separation or not? and this I shall do.
it is convenient to give the World a true Character of nonconformists, with the grounds of their Nonconformity, that it may be the better judged whither they Are guilty of sinful Separation or not? and this I shall do.
First, In general, shewing what were the reasons whereupon all that have gone under the name of Non-conformists since K. Edw. 6th Reformation, have dissented from the established way of the Church of England. Secondly, more particularly, what is the case of the present Non-conformists,
First, In general, showing what were the Reasons whereupon all that have gone under the name of nonconformists since K. Edward 6th Reformation, have dissented from the established Way of the Church of England. Secondly, more particularly, what is the case of the present nonconformists,
as also of ordaining Bishops, Priests and Deacons in and for the Church of England, immediately many good and learned men, especially such as had Travelled in Germany and Switzerland among the First reformed Churches, were dissatisfied with this Model of reformation as imperfect and short of what the Scriptures required,
as also of ordaining Bishops, Priests and Deacons in and for the Church of England, immediately many good and learned men, especially such as had Traveled in Germany and Switzerland among the First reformed Churches, were dissatisfied with this Model of Reformation as imperfect and short of what the Scriptures required,
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and most other reformed Churches had attained to, and also as symbolizing too much with Rome, in the manner of publick Prayers, in Ceremonies and Church Government:
and most other reformed Churches had attained to, and also as symbolizing too much with Room, in the manner of public Prayers, in Ceremonies and Church Government:
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but they were sorry the work stopped almost in the beginning, and that some out of ignorance of the Truth and too much respect to the Romish Religion in which they were bred, did strive to recede from it as little as might be, with whom others joyned, some for fear of Tumults, thinking they had gone as far as the people at that time would bear;
but they were sorry the work stopped almost in the beginning, and that Some out of ignorance of the Truth and too much respect to the Romish Religion in which they were bred, did strive to recede from it as little as might be, with whom Others joined, Some for Fear of Tumults, thinking they had gone as Far as the people At that time would bear;
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and some as it fares in all cases, being Popish in Heart, yet seemingly joyned with the Reformers in framing their Liturgy, only that they might undermine and hinder them in making a through reformation.
and Some as it fares in all cases, being Popish in Heart, yet seemingly joined with the Reformers in framing their Liturgy, only that they might undermine and hinder them in making a through Reformation.
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In the Reign of Q. Elizabeth, the Dissenters increased, and were called Non-conformists and Puritans; and now the Ecclesiastical State began to take notice of them, to remove some of them from their preferments and imployments,
In the Reign of Q. Elizabeth, the Dissenters increased, and were called nonconformists and Puritans; and now the Ecclesiastical State began to take notice of them, to remove Some of them from their preferments and employments,
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In his Sons Reign, the Papists, who were now got to Court, and had both Favour and Power, joyned their interests with the Bishops to Root out these Non-conformists,
In his Sons Reign, the Papists, who were now god to Court, and had both Favour and Power, joined their interests with the Bishops to Root out these nonconformists,
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as those that were most contrary to them, seeing they disliked the Bishops and their Liturgy for coming so near to them; and how many worthy Ministers and thousands of the best people were driven into Forreign Countries,
as those that were most contrary to them, seeing they disliked the Bishops and their Liturgy for coming so near to them; and how many worthy Ministers and thousands of the best people were driven into Foreign Countries,
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and those that stayed at home were severely treated for the space of 16 years; and yet like Israel in Egypt, the more they were oppressed the more they increased.
and those that stayed At home were severely treated for the Molle of 16 Years; and yet like Israel in Egypt, the more they were oppressed the more they increased.
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Nor have their numbers been diminished, or their cause disparaged ever since, notwithstanding the great endeavours to cast odium upon the one, and suppress the other.
Nor have their numbers been diminished, or their cause disparaged ever since, notwithstanding the great endeavours to cast odium upon the one, and suppress the other.
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Dr Fuller wittily sums up this History thus, Non-conformity was conceived and bred in King Edward s Day•, it was born at Franckford in the Reign of Q. Mary;
Dr Fuller wittily sums up this History thus, Nonconformity was conceived and bred in King Edward s Day•, it was born At Frankford in the Reign of Q. Marry;
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in K. James s time it grew to be a good tall stripling, and under Charles 1st. it grew to be so strong a man as to unhorse its opposite prelacy, and to get into the Saddle.
in K. James s time it grew to be a good tall stripling, and under Charles 1st. it grew to be so strong a man as to unhorse its opposite Prelacy, and to get into the Saddle.
thus He and I add, that the turning ont of 2000 Non-conformists out of the Ministry and Ʋniversities in 1662 was no argument, that this man was past his full Strength, or declining to deerepid age.
thus He and I add, that the turning Onto of 2000 nonconformists out of the Ministry and Ʋniversities in 1662 was no argument, that this man was passed his full Strength, or declining to deerepid age.
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yea, and to satisfy their Episcopal Brethren, they could be content with a short Liturgy, prescribing the Form of Prayer and Administration of Sacraments, and other publick offices;
yea, and to satisfy their Episcopal Brothers, they could be content with a short Liturgy, prescribing the From of Prayer and Administration of Sacraments, and other public Offices;
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much less to hinder the exercise of the gifts of the Spirit, which are given to the Ministry on purpose to edify the Church with, Eph. 4.11, 12. &c. And such as these are the Liturgies of most reformed Churches, and to this purpose only.
much less to hinder the exercise of the Gifts of the Spirit, which Are given to the Ministry on purpose to edify the Church with, Ephesians 4.11, 12. etc. And such as these Are the Liturgies of most reformed Churches, and to this purpose only.
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1. That it obliged all Ministers, without limitation all the days of their lives, to the same form of words, in all publick worship, whether it would suit with the condition of the people,
1. That it obliged all Ministers, without limitation all the days of their lives, to the same from of words, in all public worship, whither it would suit with the condition of the people,
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and furnished by him with his Spirit, that they might to the worlds end administer all his Ordinances to his Church, viva voce, as the Spirit should give every man ability,
and furnished by him with his Spirit, that they might to the world's end administer all his Ordinances to his Church, viva voce, as the Spirit should give every man ability,
but seeing interpretation and application of the Scriptures is their work, and every ordinance doth imply this more or less, they ought not to be tyed generally and strictly to certain forms of words wherein to express themselves,
but seeing Interpretation and application of the Scriptures is their work, and every Ordinance does imply this more or less, they ought not to be tied generally and strictly to certain forms of words wherein to express themselves,
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as well as in those things wherein the Liturgy doth prescribe to them, then the Ministry might be a calling as others are, that men might in a common way take up to read all divine service,
as well as in those things wherein the Liturgy does prescribe to them, then the Ministry might be a calling as Others Are, that men might in a Common Way take up to read all divine service,
but certainly there would need no solemn ordination or consecration to this office with Fasting, Prayer and imposition of hands, more then to any other calling.
but Certainly there would need no solemn ordination or consecration to this office with Fasting, Prayer and imposition of hands, more then to any other calling.
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2. They object against our Liturgy, that the matter of it and words also are generally taken out of the Service Books of Rome, viz, the Mass-book, & Ceremoniale, & Pontificale Romanum;
2. They Object against our Liturgy, that the matter of it and words also Are generally taken out of the Service Books of Room, videlicet, the Mass-book, & Ceremonial, & Pontifical Romanum;
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now they say God in the Law refused to be served with any of the Forms, Modes, Ceremonies, Customs, Vessels or Utensils wherewith Idols had been served;
now they say God in the Law refused to be served with any of the Forms, Modes, Ceremonies, Customs, Vessels or Utensils wherewith Idols had been served;
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whatsoever is founded-upon divine institution comes from the word, not from the Church of Rome; but to keep to their Words, Order, Method, &c. seems too great respect to that Church, and that service:
whatsoever is founded-upon divine Institution comes from the word, not from the Church of Room; but to keep to their Words, Order, Method, etc. seems too great respect to that Church, and that service:
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as any others have, this seems too great a respect to that idolatrous Church, from whence they came, too easy a passing by all the Pollutions and Tyranny, with which they had defiled and tormented the Church of Christ;
as any Others have, this seems too great a respect to that idolatrous Church, from whence they Come, too easy a passing by all the Pollutions and Tyranny, with which they had defiled and tormented the Church of christ;
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from age to age, but that her publick service and Church Government is so much like to that of Rome, that the Papists think they may easily perswade us to receive all the rest, seeing we are so zealous to retain so much of their Religion.
from age to age, but that her public service and Church Government is so much like to that of Room, that the Papists think they may Easily persuade us to receive all the rest, seeing we Are so zealous to retain so much of their Religion.
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3. They thought our Liturgy very defective in the publick Prayers; partly in that there are very few things mentioned in them, and those very generally;
3. They Thought our Liturgy very defective in the public Prayers; partly in that there Are very few things mentioned in them, and those very generally;
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neither is there any order among the Prayers, or coherence of Petitions, and some Petitions are repeated often in the same service; yea some whole Prayers;
neither is there any order among the Prayers, or coherence of Petitions, and Some Petitions Are repeated often in the same service; yea Some Whole Prayers;
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for if that be comprehensive of all necessary things, what need other Prayers be used at that time? these defects viz confusedness, incoherence, tautologies in words or sence, going backwards and forwards &c. are objected as intolerable in the Prayers of particular Ministers, who yet may out-grow such weakness and pray with better method, and to better edification;
for if that be comprehensive of all necessary things, what need other Prayers be used At that time? these defects videlicet confusedness, incoherence, Tautologies in words or sense, going backwards and forward etc. Are objected as intolerable in the Prayers of particular Ministers, who yet may outgrow such weakness and pray with better method, and to better edification;
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and makes the worship more like a Dramatick Action, (wherein every one acts their part and must wait for their Q., or time of speaking and silence,) rather then like the solemn service of God.
and makes the worship more like a Dramatic Actium, (wherein every one acts their part and must wait for their Q., or time of speaking and silence,) rather then like the solemn service of God.
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6. The corrupt Translations of the Scripture used in the Liturgy: that there may and ever will be impersections in, and doubts about Translation of Scripture,
6. The corrupt Translations of the Scripture used in the Liturgy: that there may and ever will be imperfections in, and doubts about translation of Scripture,
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whilst mens Knowledge is imperperfect and their Judgments diverse, is granted by all, but the Translations in the Liturgy in the Psalms, Epistles and Gospels are grosly corrupt, some contrary to the sence of the Text,
while men's Knowledge is imperperfect and their Judgments diverse, is granted by all, but the Translations in the Liturgy in the Psalms, Epistles and Gospels Are grossly corrupt, Some contrary to the sense of the Text,
The Conformists say that Reading the Scripture is Preaching, and the Non-conformists say, it is not fit, meer Humane or Fabulous writings should be preached to God's People,
The Conformists say that Reading the Scripture is Preaching, and the nonconformists say, it is not fit, mere Humane or Fabulous writings should be preached to God's People,
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They would not deny, but if the Church thought fit, they might observe the days of Our Saviours Nativity, Passion, Resurrection, Ascension and sending the Holy Ghost, as other Protestant Churches do;
They would not deny, but if the Church Thought fit, they might observe the days of Our Saviors Nativity, Passion, Resurrection, Ascension and sending the Holy Ghost, as other Protestant Churches do;
as well as Building Temples to them, was ever reckoned a part of Divine Honour (and to be sure is more Honour then ever God commanded or allowed to any of his Servants,) They knew not how to excuse this practice, that it should be a part of a Churches Liturgy.
as well as Building Temples to them, was ever reckoned a part of Divine Honour (and to be sure is more Honour then ever God commanded or allowed to any of his Servants,) They knew not how to excuse this practice, that it should be a part of a Churches Liturgy.
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9. Nor could they approve the Doctrines of the certain Regeneration of all in Baptism, and that Infants dying after Baptism before the Commission of actual sin, are undoubtedly saved;
9. Nor could they approve the Doctrines of the certain Regeneration of all in Baptism, and that Infants dying After Baptism before the Commission of actual since, Are undoubtedly saved;
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and though the Primitive Christians sometimes used them to read the Scriptures in the Congregation, yet they never ordained them to this, as an office;
and though the Primitive Christians sometime used them to read the Scriptures in the Congregation, yet they never ordained them to this, as an office;
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yea though they should be admitted to read Prayers, to Marry or Bury, yet this is no sacred office appointed by Christ, that should constitute a distinct order of Ministers;
yea though they should be admitted to read Prayers, to Marry or Bury, yet this is no sacred office appointed by christ, that should constitute a distinct order of Ministers;
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These were the principal objections of the Non-conformists against the Liturgy, which were, some of them at least, exemplified and confirmed by many particulars, of lesser moment in themselves,
These were the principal objections of the nonconformists against the Liturgy, which were, Some of them At least, exemplified and confirmed by many particulars, of lesser moment in themselves,
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Rea. 2. The Second thing the Old Non-conformists disliked in the Church of England was, the Government of it by Prelates, i. e. Bishops, with sole power of Jurisdiction.
Rea. 2. The Second thing the Old nonconformists disliked in the Church of England was, the Government of it by Prelates, i. e. Bishops, with sole power of Jurisdiction.
and that it might be submitted to, did yet dislike our Episcopacy; partly because of the secular grandure, power, and imployments our Bishops were invested with;
and that it might be submitted to, did yet dislike our Episcopacy; partly Because of the secular Grandeur, power, and employments our Bishops were invested with;
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which made them unable and unwilling to discharge the office of a Pastour in the Church, partly because the Church hath nothing to do in their election,
which made them unable and unwilling to discharge the office of a Pastor in the Church, partly Because the Church hath nothing to do in their election,
but because they could make interest with Superiours, but principally because the Bishops arrogated to themselves the whole power of governing the Church,
but Because they could make Interest with Superiors, but principally Because the Bishops arrogated to themselves the Whole power of governing the Church,
and excluded all the Ministers from any share therein, a thing most unexcusable in them, who acknowledge themselves to be of the same order with the Presbyters,
and excluded all the Ministers from any share therein, a thing most unexcusable in them, who acknowledge themselves to be of the same order with the Presbyters,
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Whereas even those that with any probability or sobriety maintain the Divine Right of Episcopacy, do nevertheless acknowledge that he may neither ordain,
Whereas even those that with any probability or sobriety maintain the Divine Right of Episcopacy, do nevertheless acknowledge that he may neither ordain,
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This was look'd upon as intollerable, that the power of governing the Church which was committed by Christ to all his Ministers, should be wrested from them generally by a few of their Brethren.
This was looked upon as intolerable, that the power of governing the Church which was committed by christ to all his Ministers, should be wrested from them generally by a few of their Brothers.
And that they who are thought fit to dispense the Word and Sacraments, the cheif keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, whereby men are brought to the Faith, admitted into the Church and bnilt up in it, should not have power to censure offenders,
And that they who Are Thought fit to dispense the Word and Sacraments, the chief keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, whereby men Are brought to the Faith, admitted into the Church and bnilt up in it, should not have power to censure offenders,
and are both discouraged and hindered in the other half For who will regard their Preaching, who have not Liberty to judge what persons are fit to be admitted into the Church,
and Are both discouraged and hindered in the other half For who will regard their Preaching, who have not Liberty to judge what Persons Are fit to be admitted into the Church,
There were indeed some appointed by K. Edward, to collect a body of good and useful Rules out of the Canon Law, to be the Rule of Discipline for this Church,
There were indeed Some appointed by K. Edward, to collect a body of good and useful Rules out of the Canon Law, to be the Rule of Discipline for this Church,
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The Bishops made a few Canons of their own 1603. but they are such as only strengthen their own power in imposing and enforcing those things, which the Non-Conformists had long desired might be amended.
The Bishops made a few Canonas of their own 1603. but they Are such as only strengthen their own power in imposing and enforcing those things, which the nonconformists had long desired might be amended.
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They were also offended at the Administration or use of the Discipline, (That, being such as the Officers were) because the Church in its Constitution and frame kept so near the Roman model.
They were also offended At the Administration or use of the Discipline, (That, being such as the Officers were) Because the Church in its Constitution and frame kept so near the Roman model.
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and where one of the People have been censured for scandalous sins, an hundred have been troubled and punished for going to hear a good Minister out of their own Parish,
and where one of the People have been censured for scandalous Sins, an hundred have been troubled and punished for going to hear a good Minister out of their own Parish,
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R. 4. They were dissatisfied at the Ceremonies imposed in the Liturgy. In the general they acknowledge, that it was lawful for any Church to consent to,
R. 4. They were dissatisfied At the Ceremonies imposed in the Liturgy. In the general they acknowledge, that it was lawful for any Church to consent to,
but that such Ceremonies should be such whose necessity was apparent to all, and whose lawfulness might be scrupled justly by none of common understanding,
but that such Ceremonies should be such whose necessity was apparent to all, and whose lawfulness might be scrupled justly by none of Common understanding,
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nor usefulness, or to impose those upon the people, which from the beginning were doubtful and offensive, especially to make them parts of Divine Worship,
nor usefulness, or to impose those upon the people, which from the beginning were doubtful and offensive, especially to make them parts of Divine Worship,
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beyond the natural and common Civil circumstances of Order, Method, or Decorum, and such they thought it manifest our imposed Ceremonies were, which are declared to be retained, some,
beyond the natural and Common Civil Circumstances of Order, Method, or Decorum, and such they Thought it manifest our imposed Ceremonies were, which Are declared to be retained, Some,
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and Godly Discipline, and such as be apt to stir up the dull mind of man to the remembrance of his duty to God by some notable and special signification, whereby he might be edified.
and Godly Discipline, and such as be apt to stir up the dull mind of man to the remembrance of his duty to God by Some notable and special signification, whereby he might be edified.
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1. Against the Crosse, that it was abused to great superstition and Idolatry in the Church of Rome, and particularly when it was used in Baptism, having Divine power ascribed to it, of driving away the Devils, giving grace, &c. Therefore being neither commanded of God,
1. Against the Cross, that it was abused to great Superstition and Idolatry in the Church of Rome, and particularly when it was used in Baptism, having Divine power ascribed to it, of driving away the Devils, giving grace, etc. Therefore being neither commanded of God,
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and here used as a Sacrament, being declared to be a token of the Childrens owning the Faith of Christ, Obedience to him, and perseverance to the end:
and Here used as a Sacrament, being declared to be a token of the Children's owning the Faith of christ, obedience to him, and perseverance to the end:
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Indeed it wanteth the promise of Divine Grace, but this also is presumed upon, forasmuch as this seems cheifly to be intended in those words [ of some of the Ceremonies being apt to stir up the dull mind of man to the remembrance of his duty, by some notable and special signification whereby hemight be edified.
Indeed it Wants the promise of Divine Grace, but this also is presumed upon, forasmuch as this seems chiefly to be intended in those words [ of Some of the Ceremonies being apt to stir up the dull mind of man to the remembrance of his duty, by Some notable and special signification whereby hemight be edified.
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And those circumstances or accidents of the Service in their absolute nature, yet relatively, in as much as they better the Worship and increase Edification, they are made moral parts of Worship,
And those Circumstances or accidents of the Service in their absolute nature, yet relatively, in as much as they better the Worship and increase Edification, they Are made moral parts of Worship,
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as carnal Ordinances and servile Customs, wherein his People were kept in great Bondage till his coming in the flesh, Gal. 5.1. Acts 15.10. Gal. 4.1, 2, 3. John 1.17.
as carnal Ordinances and servile Customs, wherein his People were kept in great Bondage till his coming in the Flesh, Gal. 5.1. Acts 15.10. Gal. 4.1, 2, 3. John 1.17.
and further the use of the Surplice in Divine Service, kept up too much resemblance betwixt our Ministers and the Priests of Rome, and the ignorant might be tempted to think there was very little difference betwixt our Church and Rome, seeing we came so near them in their Service, and in the manner and circumstances of the Service also.
and further the use of the Surplice in Divine Service, kept up too much resemblance betwixt our Ministers and the Priests of Room, and the ignorant might be tempted to think there was very little difference betwixt our Church and Rome, seeing we Come so near them in their Service, and in the manner and Circumstances of the Service also.
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3. Against Kneeling at the Lords Supper, they pleaded that it should by no means have been retained in our Church being brought into the Church at first, only upon the opinion of Transubstantiation and worshiping the Sacrament,
3. Against Kneeling At the lords Supper, they pleaded that it should by no means have been retained in our Church being brought into the Church At First, only upon the opinion of Transubstantiation and worshipping the Sacrament,
nor is this gesture at all proper to this Ordinance, but thwarteth the two main ends of it, viz. Free Communion with Christ in the participation of his benefits;
nor is this gesture At all proper to this Ordinance, but thwarteth the two main ends of it, viz. Free Communion with christ in the participation of his benefits;
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and there to kneel before the rails a few at a time (for they must come to but one side of the Table) for this was much more unlike a Supper of Love betwixt Christ and his Spouse,
and there to kneel before the rails a few At a time (for they must come to but one side of the Table) for this was much more unlike a Supper of Love betwixt christ and his Spouse,
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yet they accounted not this gesture in it self unlawful, but that they who would might use it and it might be retained in the Church, till the People could freely leave it off,
yet they accounted not this gesture in it self unlawful, but that they who would might use it and it might be retained in the Church, till the People could freely leave it off,
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but that it was unfit to be imposed and purposely kept up, much more to be enforced with the highest penalty upon those that were dissatisfied with it.
but that it was unfit to be imposed and purposely kept up, much more to be Enforced with the highest penalty upon those that were dissatisfied with it.
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The Non-conformists were much strengthened in their dissatisfaction with the Established Church way, because instead of obtaining any redress and reformation, all the impositions were continued and things made worse,
The nonconformists were much strengthened in their dissatisfaction with the Established Church Way, Because instead of obtaining any redress and Reformation, all the impositions were continued and things made Worse,
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Bishop Laud confesseth that it was not to be found in the Original of the Articles of that year, viz 1570 yet the Bishop continued the passage in the Articles, and required subscription to it.
Bishop Laud Confesses that it was not to be found in the Original of the Articles of that year, videlicet 1570 yet the Bishop continued the passage in the Articles, and required subscription to it.
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Also that Parliament ennacted that if any Minister was admitted into our Church, having other Ordination than what was established amongst us, he should declare his Assent,
Also that Parliament ennacted that if any Minister was admitted into our Church, having other Ordination than what was established among us, he should declare his Assent,
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and could not subscribe to the 39 Artic. absolutely, because the approbation of the Homilies and Book of Consecration with the fore-mentioned passage were included in them, being content that they subscribed to the Doctrine of Faith, and of the Sacraments contained in the Articles,
and could not subscribe to the 39 Artic. absolutely, Because the approbation of the Homilies and Book of Consecration with the forementioned passage were included in them, being content that they subscribed to the Doctrine of Faith, and of the Sacraments contained in the Articles,
but the Bishops would not allow this indulgence, at least not long, nor generally, but urged absolute subscription to the great trouble of many Non-conformists.
but the Bishops would not allow this indulgence, At least not long, nor generally, but urged absolute subscription to the great trouble of many nonconformists.
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as that Petition in the Letany, from the Tyranny of the Bishop of Rome, good Lord deliver us, and a whole Prayer in the office for Gun-powder Treason expung'd by B. Laud, wherein it was said, that the Religion of Papists is Rebellion, their Faith faction,
as that Petition in the Letany, from the Tyranny of the Bishop of Rome, good Lord deliver us, and a Whole Prayer in the office for Gunpowder Treason expunged by B. Laud, wherein it was said, that the Religion of Papists is Rebellion, their Faith faction,
Nor were any of the Ceremonies taken away, or their imposition remitted, but rather more added to them by the Bishops Cannons, though not by Parliament.
Nor were any of the Ceremonies taken away, or their imposition remitted, but rather more added to them by the Bishops Cannons, though not by Parliament.
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The Cross in Baptism was confirmed and inforced, Can. 30. Under K. James, and the explication there given, increased the suspition of the unlawfulness of it, they also brought in bowing at the name of Jesus, Can. 18. And their dipping of Children in Baptism, turning the Communion Tables into Altars, bowing towards them,
The Cross in Baptism was confirmed and enforced, Can. 30. Under K. James, and the explication there given, increased the suspicion of the unlawfulness of it, they also brought in bowing At the name of jesus, Can. 18. And their dipping of Children in Baptism, turning the Communion Tables into Altars, bowing towards them,
or towards the East, (for they agree not what it was they bowed toward,) were brought in by B. Laud, and pressed with great Rigour, though never established by Law.
or towards the East, (for they agree not what it was they bowed towards,) were brought in by B. Laud, and pressed with great Rigour, though never established by Law.
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In Q. Eliz. Reign they were content that Ministers Read the Service Book, without declaring their judgment concerning it, only it was said in the 39 Articles, viz, Artic. 36. That the Book of Consecration contained nothing that was in it self superstitious or ungodly.
In Q. Eliz Reign they were content that Ministers Read the Service Book, without declaring their judgement Concerning it, only it was said in the 39 Articles, videlicet, Artic. 36. That the Book of Consecration contained nothing that was in it self superstitious or ungodly.
But Arch Bishop Whitgift devised a subscription of his own, and imposed it upon all to be ordained after that time which was at length turned into a Cannon, Can. 36. Artic. 2. In these words, that the Book of Common Prayer,
But Arch Bishop Whitgift devised a subscription of his own, and imposed it upon all to be ordained After that time which was At length turned into a Cannon, Can. 36. Artic. 2. In these words, that the Book of Common Prayer,
This subscription was not only imposed on those that should hereafter be ordained, but it is also decreed that no man shall be suffered to Preach or Catechize,
This subscription was not only imposed on those that should hereafter be ordained, but it is also decreed that no man shall be suffered to Preach or Catechise,
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though the Lawyers generally declared that it was against the Laws of the Land, that any man should be turned out of his Free-hold, (such as Ministers Livings are,) without an Act of Parliament,
though the Lawyers generally declared that it was against the Laws of the Land, that any man should be turned out of his Freehold, (such as Ministers Livings Are,) without an Act of Parliament,
and to make all sure, they ordained Cannon 55, that Preachers before all Sermons, Lectures or Homilies, should only invite the people to pray, naming a few heads of Prayer, which respect the publick only,
and to make all sure, they ordained Cannon 55, that Preachers before all Sermons, Lectures or Homilies, should only invite the people to pray, naming a few Heads of Prayer, which respect the public only,
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For the Government of the Church by Bishops, and administration of that Government by Lay-Chancellours Commissaries, &c. in Q. Eliz. time the Governours were contented with a peaceable submission from the Non-Conformists,
For the Government of the Church by Bishops, and administration of that Government by Lay-Chancellours Commissaries, etc. in Q. Eliz time the Governors were contented with a peaceable submission from the nonconformists,
but under K. James the Cannons fore-named enjoyned all Ministers to subscribe, that there was nothing in the Book of Consecration of Bishops, Priests and Deacons contrary to the Word of God.
but under K. James the Cannons forenamed enjoined all Ministers to subscribe, that there was nothing in the Book of Consecration of Bishops, Priests and Deacons contrary to the Word of God.
And now B. Billson and B. Andrews pleaded for the Divine Right of Episcopacy, and B. Laud imposed an Oath (commonly called the Oath & Caetera, ) upon the Clergy, whereby they should promise, not to endeavour to alter the Government of the Church as it was established by Arch-bishops, Bishops, Deans, &c. And thus all the moderation that had been used by the former Bishops in pressing things scrupled, was turned into the most rigorious imposition of them,
And now B. Billson and B. Andrews pleaded for the Divine Right of Episcopacy, and B. Laud imposed an Oath (commonly called the Oath & Caetera,) upon the Clergy, whereby they should promise, not to endeavour to altar the Government of the Church as it was established by Archbishop's, Bishops, Deans, etc. And thus all the moderation that had been used by the former Bishops in pressing things scrupled, was turned into the most rigorious imposition of them,
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yea and of additions to them also, as if Rohoboam's success should terrify no man from acting according to his answer to the People, that he would add to their burthens,
yea and of additions to them also, as if Rohoboam's success should terrify no man from acting according to his answer to the People, that he would add to their burdens,
There had been a passage in the Preface of the Common Prayer book, that the first Reformers had gone as farr as they could, in reforming the Church, considering the times they lived in,
There had been a passage in the Preface of the Common Prayer book, that the First Reformers had gone as Far as they could, in reforming the Church, considering the times they lived in,
And indeed this was the Ground of the submission and patience of the Non-Conformists, viz, a perswasion that the first Reformers at least the best of them did not intend their moddle as a ne plus ultra, and therefore they still hoped, that by Patience and peaceable endeavours, things might by begrees be brought to a better pass;
And indeed this was the Ground of the submission and patience of the nonconformists, videlicet, a persuasion that the First Reformers At least the best of them did not intend their moddle as a ne plus ultra, and Therefore they still hoped, that by Patience and peaceable endeavours, things might by begrees be brought to a better pass;
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viz, that there was no necessity of any farther Reformation, then what was established by Q. Eliz. and that all must be compelled to approve of that as sufficient,
videlicet, that there was no necessity of any farther Reformation, then what was established by Q. Eliz and that all must be compelled to approve of that as sufficient,
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and themselves have used the Spiritual Sword chiefly against them, they did what they could to prejudice that Excellent Princess Q. Eliz. against them so that in her Reign especially when Whitgift, was Arch-Bishop, the Non-Conformists were turned out of Universities,
and themselves have used the Spiritual Sword chiefly against them, they did what they could to prejudice that Excellent Princess Q. Eliz against them so that in her Reign especially when Whitgift, was Arch-Bishop, the nonconformists were turned out of Universities,
as Dr Sampson Dean of Christs-Church in Oxford, Mr Cartwright Margarite Professour at Cambridge, and many others, many were turned out of Livings, some worthy men imprisoned,
as Dr Sampson Dean of Christs-Church in Oxford, Mr Cartwright Margarite Professor At Cambridge, and many Others, many were turned out of Livings, Some worthy men imprisoned,
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and Mr John Ʋdall Minister of Kingston upon Thames was sentenced to dye for high Treason against the Queen, in Defaming her Government, which saith Dr Fuller was somewhat hard, being but a remote consequence,
and Mr John Ʋdall Minister of Kingston upon Thames was sentenced to die for high Treason against the Queen, in Defaming her Government, which Says Dr Fuller was somewhat hard, being but a remote consequence,
And now such was the Rigour of Prosecutions against the Non-Conformists, and the remisness of Discipline toward the ignorant and scandalous, both Ministers and People, that it gave occasion to many to separate from,
And now such was the Rigour of Prosecutions against the nonconformists, and the remissness of Discipline towards the ignorant and scandalous, both Ministers and People, that it gave occasion to many to separate from,
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and renounce the Church of England as no true Church, who were then called Brownists, when K. James came to the Crown, the Bishops so quickly incensed him against the Dissenters, that in the conference at Hampton-Court appointed on purpose to hear their exceptions, he would scarce give them leave to speak, he sent them away with taunts and threats,
and renounce the Church of England as no true Church, who were then called Brownists, when K. James Come to the Crown, the Bishops so quickly incensed him against the Dissenters, that in the conference At Hampton court appointed on purpose to hear their exceptions, he would scarce give them leave to speak, he sent them away with taunts and Treats,
then have her Orders broken by their Non-Conformity, which maxime I am sorry to find Dr Stillingfleet to espouse, Under K. Charles the 1st, the Bishops had so wholly engaged the civil power in their cause, that it was almost the only concern of the Government how to bring all the Non-Conformists in England to submit,
then have her Order broken by their Non-Conformity, which maxim I am sorry to find Dr Stillingfleet to espouse, Under K. Charles the 1st, the Bishops had so wholly engaged the civil power in their cause, that it was almost the only concern of the Government how to bring all the nonconformists in England to submit,
or to leave the Land, and to bring Ireland to the same plat-form with England, and to set up Bishops, Lyturgies and Ceremonies, in Scotland, and now Ministers and People were driven many thousands into New-England, Holland, and other Forreign Parts, they were suspended, silenced, deprived of their Livings, imprisoned, fined, set in the Pillory stigmatized, had their ears cut off, banished into remote Islands,
or to leave the Land, and to bring Ireland to the same platform with England, and to Set up Bishops, Liturgies and Ceremonies, in Scotland, and now Ministers and People were driven many thousands into New england, Holland, and other Foreign Parts, they were suspended, silenced, deprived of their Livings, imprisoned, fined, Set in the Pillory stigmatized, had their ears Cut off, banished into remote Islands,
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Nor were the Bishops ever ashamed to use their own power, and to appear in person against these men, in what danger soever Church or State was, Conformity must be urged, and Non-Conformists suppress'd.
Nor were the Bishops ever ashamed to use their own power, and to appear in person against these men, in what danger soever Church or State was, Conformity must be urged, and nonconformists suppressed.
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when he was to be consecrated Bishop, and though the King by his Letter under his own hand commanded them to dispense with him, yet they would not condescend:
when he was to be consecrated Bishop, and though the King by his letter under his own hand commanded them to dispense with him, yet they would not condescend:
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and Star-Chamber Courts, few were suspended, sileneeed, or fined, or excommunicated, but for not using the Cross, not wearing the Surplice, following Sermons abroad,
and Star-chamber Courts, few were suspended, sileneeed, or fined, or excommunicated, but for not using the Cross, not wearing the Surplice, following Sermons abroad,
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Now the usage of them, besides that it might exasperate the Spirits of men, and alienate them from the things imposed, which is incident to all men, it did also add weight to their Reasons against Conformity;
Now the usage of them, beside that it might exasperate the Spirits of men, and alienate them from the things imposed, which is incident to all men, it did also add weight to their Reasons against Conformity;
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And now the case between the Conformists and Non-Conformists is quite altered, viz: after the making of the Cannons 1603. before the question was,
And now the case between the Conformists and nonconformists is quite altered, videlicet: After the making of the Cannons 1603. before the question was,
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whether the things imposed as Liturgy, Ceremonies, &c. might not be born with, especially with help of some connivances of moderate Bishops in those things that they most scrupled,
whither the things imposed as Liturgy, Ceremonies, etc. might not be born with, especially with help of Some connivances of moderate Bishops in those things that they most scrupled,
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because it was but the beginning of reformation, and the Governours both Civil and Ecclesiastical, were not yet weaned from the old Discipline and customs of their Fathers,
Because it was but the beginning of Reformation, and the Governors both Civil and Ecclesiastical, were not yet weaned from the old Discipline and customs of their Father's,
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and upon these grounds the Non-Conformists kept the Communion of the Church of England, and generally submitted to the practise of most things imposed:
and upon these grounds the nonconformists kept the Communion of the Church of England, and generally submitted to the practice of most things imposed:
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and disliked them as too much symbolizing with Rome, and therefore all the Church Censures must be bent against them whom the Cannons called Schismaticks for this cause only.
and disliked them as too much symbolizing with Room, and Therefore all the Church Censures must be bent against them whom the Cannons called Schismatics for this cause only.
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Now I say the question was whether the first reformation was not compleat? and we ought not to go any further from Rome, in Liturgy, Ceremonies, Government and Discipline,
Now I say the question was whither the First Reformation was not complete? and we ought not to go any further from Room, in Liturgy, Ceremonies, Government and Discipline,
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This alteration of the state of the Question was much increased, when the Court and our Princes took up new measures of Marrying with Popish Princes abroad,
This alteration of the state of the Question was much increased, when the Court and our Princes took up new measures of Marrying with Popish Princes abroad,
and mixing interest with them, whereby they were necessitated to desert the protection and assistance which they had hitherto given to Protestants abroad, (which the German and French Protestants in their wars quickly felt the effects of,) but also to remit their zeal against the Papists at home viz: to suspend the execution of Laws against them, to entertain them at Court, to receive them into offices, to suffer their Priests and Jesuits to come over in multitudes,
and mixing Interest with them, whereby they were necessitated to desert the protection and assistance which they had hitherto given to Protestants abroad, (which the Germane and French Protestants in their wars quickly felt the effects of,) but also to remit their zeal against the Papists At home videlicet: to suspend the execution of Laws against them, to entertain them At Court, to receive them into Offices, to suffer their Priests and Jesuits to come over in Multitudes,
and that which was a necessary consequence of all this to discountenance and punish Zealous Ministers and People, who found fault with these proceedings,
and that which was a necessary consequence of all this to discountenance and Punish Zealous Ministers and People, who found fault with these proceedings,
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Vid Rushw. Col. Part 1. p. 213, The Parliaments Censure of Mr. Mountagues Papers. This temper did the Church men fall into immediately upon the publick attempt for the Spanish match,
Vid Rushw. Col. Part 1. p. 213, The Parliaments Censure of Mr. Mountagues Papers. This temper did the Church men fallen into immediately upon the public attempt for the Spanish match,
and it spread more amongst them, till Arch-Bishop Laud being made head of the party, had almost made a second sort of Non-Conformists, viz, Puritane Conformists,
and it spread more among them, till Arch-Bishop Laud being made head of the party, had almost made a second sort of nonconformists, videlicet, Puritan Conformists,
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but could not approve of the new design of moderation toward, and Union with the Papists, which the Arch-Bishop and all his followers professed and owned.
but could not approve of the new Design of moderation towards, and union with the Papists, which the Arch-Bishop and all his followers professed and owned.
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And now the case was altered to purpose, for it was now Puritanism and Faction to be an Anti-Arminian, to be zealous against Popery, to preach twice a Sabbath, to pray before or after Sermon, to keep the Sabbath Holy,
And now the case was altered to purpose, for it was now Puritanism and Faction to be an Anti-Arminian, to be zealous against Popery, to preach twice a Sabbath, to pray before or After Sermon, to keep the Sabbath Holy,
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and our Reformers were thought too nice and strait-laced, our Articles and Homilies too strict, and fit to be qualified, and our Martyrs Fools and Rebels.
and our Reformers were Thought too Nicaenae and straitlaced, our Articles and Homilies too strict, and fit to be qualified, and our Martyrs Fools and Rebels.
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as betwixt the Brethren of Bohemiah and the Calixtines, the Calvinists and Lutherans in Germany, the Bohemian Calextines, if the Pope would grant them the Cup, in the Sacrament,
as betwixt the Brothers of Bohemia and the Calixtines, the Calvinists and Lutherans in Germany, the Bohemian Calextines, if the Pope would grant them the Cup, in the Sacrament,
and that they need go no farther, and they would compell the brethren who were for a total desertion of Rome, to be of the same mind and practise with them,
and that they need go no farther, and they would compel the brothers who were for a total desertion of Room, to be of the same mind and practise with them,
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and the Idolatry of the Mass, and cast off the Popes Tyranny and some other corruptions of Rome, yet retained Adoration of the Sacrament, kneeling to it, Surplices, Images, Holy days,
and the Idolatry of the Mass, and cast off the Popes Tyranny and Some other corruptions of Room, yet retained Adoration of the Sacrament, kneeling to it, Surplices, Images, Holy days,
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Thus the Conformists of England have contended so much for their Liturgy and Service, and Government, &c. That they would compell all to be content with the same moddle with themselves,
Thus the Conformists of England have contended so much for their Liturgy and Service, and Government, etc. That they would compel all to be content with the same moddle with themselves,
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THe Non-conformists as they gave the forenamed reasons why they could not approve of, or subscribe to the Constitutions of the Church of England, so they supposed that this their dissent was not grounded upon meer scruples and weakness of judgement (though their Opposites love to impute it to such Causes) but they alleadged for themselves the Authority of Scripture,
THe nonconformists as they gave the forenamed Reasons why they could not approve of, or subscribe to the Constitutions of the Church of England, so they supposed that this their dissent was not grounded upon mere scruples and weakness of judgement (though their Opposites love to impute it to such Causes) but they alleged for themselves the authority of Scripture,
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1. From the Scriptures they pleaded, that there was neither command, example, nor shadow of any Liturgy, i. e. prescript form of words, wherein all the publick worship of God should be administred, either in the Old or New Testament, under the Law the externals and circumstances of Gods worship were much more prescribed and limitted than under the Gospel,
1. From the Scriptures they pleaded, that there was neither command, Exampl, nor shadow of any Liturgy, i. e. prescript from of words, wherein all the public worship of God should be administered, either in the Old or New Testament, under the Law the externals and Circumstances of God's worship were much more prescribed and limited than under the Gospel,
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as the place, the Tabernacle or Temple time, Morning and Evening, yet was it never commanded that all the Priests and People should use the same form of words in prayer,
as the place, the Tabernacle or Temple time, Morning and Evening, yet was it never commanded that all the Priests and People should use the same from of words in prayer,
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or wherein Circumcision or the Passover should be administred, but on the contrary we find, David, Solomon, Jehosaphat, Hazekiah, Ezra, the Levites in Nehemiah's time and others prayed pro re nata according to the occasion,
or wherein Circumcision or the Passover should be administered, but on the contrary we find, David, Solomon, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Ezra, the Levites in Nehemiah's time and Others prayed Pro re Nata according to the occasion,
And therefore it seems as God did not command, so neither did the Jewish Church make and enjoyn any stated Liturgie, unless any shall unhappily take the Superstious and ridiculous Liturgy of the present Jews to have been used amongst them from the beginning:
And Therefore it seems as God did not command, so neither did the Jewish Church make and enjoin any stated Liturgy, unless any shall unhappily take the Superstitious and ridiculous Liturgy of the present jews to have been used among them from the beginning:
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The Apostles also as long as they could, frequented the Jewish Temple and Synagogues, but of any Platforms of Prayer or Service, other then the institutions of the Law, we find no memorial;
The Apostles also as long as they could, frequented the Jewish Temple and Synagogues, but of any Platforms of Prayer or Service, other then the institutions of the Law, we find no memorial;
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and Evangelists to lay the foundation of his Church, and Pastors and Teachers, for the perfecting the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, till we all come in the unity of the faith,
and Evangelists to lay the Foundation of his Church, and Pastors and Teachers, for the perfecting the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, till we all come in the unity of the faith,
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and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature in Jesus Christ, ver. 12, 13. from whence it seemeth plain, that our Lord Jesus Christ thought it sufficient to appoint a standing Ministry to take care of his Church to the end of the world,
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature in jesus christ, ver. 12, 13. from whence it seems plain, that our Lord jesus christ Thought it sufficient to appoint a standing Ministry to take care of his Church to the end of the world,
Or of instituting new Offices in the Church, or new Ceremonies of worship, but on the contrary our Saviour declares that men worship in vain that teach for Doctriens the Commandements of men, Matth. 15.9.
Or of instituting new Offices in the Church, or new Ceremonies of worship, but on the contrary our Saviour declares that men worship in vain that teach for Doctriens the commandments of men, Matthew 15.9.
It seems then, That Decency and Order which men purposely devise to add significancy or comliness to gods worship is abominable in his sight, he hath no need of mans service,
It seems then, That Decency and Order which men purposely devise to add significancy or comeliness to God's worship is abominable in his sighed, he hath no need of men service,
Neither do the Scriptures appoint or warrant any superiority of Bishops above ordinary Ministers, at least not such as that they should have sole power of governing the Church.
Neither do the Scriptures appoint or warrant any superiority of Bishops above ordinary Ministers, At least not such as that they should have sole power of governing the Church.
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The high Priests of old had no such power of the Priests as this Learned Doctor hath proved in his Irenicum, They had some peculiar things appropriated to their office,
The high Priests of old had no such power of the Priests as this Learned Doctor hath proved in his Irenicum, They had Some peculiar things appropriated to their office,
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and to teach all that Christ commands to the end of the world, Mat. 28.18.19. This doth sufficiently restrain them from making or teaching cammands of their own, all their authority being grounded on that Commission.
and to teach all that christ commands to the end of the world, Mathew 28.18.19. This does sufficiently restrain them from making or teaching cammands of their own, all their Authority being grounded on that Commission.
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2. From Antiquity the Non-Conformists alledge that the primitive Churches for many hundred years had no stated Liturgies, prescribing the words as well as method of worship.
2. From Antiquity the nonconformists allege that the primitive Churches for many hundred Years had no stated Liturgies, prescribing the words as well as method of worship.
Justin Martyr in his second Apoligy designedly gives an account of the Christian worship, viz, the order and method of praying, preaching, admitting of Members, administring both Sacraments,
Justin Martyr in his second Apoligy designedly gives an account of the Christian worship, videlicet, the order and method of praying, preaching, admitting of Members, administering both Sacraments,
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but he saith the Minister prayed NONLATINALPHABET as he was able, Tertullian giving the same account in his Apol. Cap. 39. saith likewise, sine monitore quia de pectore oramus they prayed by heart,
but he Says the Minister prayed as he was able, Tertullian giving the same account in his Apollinarian Cap. 39. Says likewise, sine monitore quia de pectore oramus they prayed by heart,
We read that Constantine the great, having abolished idolatry, composed a form of Prayer for his Heathen Souldiers, wherein t hey should pray to one God the Creatour of all things,
We read that Constantine the great, having abolished idolatry, composed a from of Prayer for his Heathen Soldiers, wherein tO heigh should pray to one God the Creator of all things,
There are indeed Lyturgies that goe under the names of the Apostle James, Basil, Chrysostome, and Ambrose; but they convince themselves to be forged by later men,
There Are indeed Liturgies that go under the names of the Apostle James, Basil, Chrysostom, and Ambrose; but they convince themselves to be forged by later men,
but when the Church was over-run with errours and superstitions, it was appointed in Africa, that the Ministers should either receive a form of Prayer from their Bishops, or shew their own Prayer to them for their approbation,
but when the Church was overrun with errors and superstitions, it was appointed in Africa, that the Ministers should either receive a from of Prayer from their Bishops, or show their own Prayer to them for their approbation,
but this was above 400 years after Christ, the usurpation of Bishops, Lazines, and ambition of Ministers, ignorance and superstition in the people bred Liturgies, and they grew up together.
but this was above 400 Years After christ, the usurpation of Bishops, Laziness, and ambition of Ministers, ignorance and Superstition in the people bred Liturgies, and they grew up together.
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Nor is their any mention of Responses in the Antient Church, a superstitions story of a vision of Angels singing an Hymn, in that manner by turns, is pretended to be seen by Ignatius, dead long before,
Nor is their any mention of Responses in the Ancient Church, a superstitions story of a vision of Angels singing an Hymn, in that manner by turns, is pretended to be seen by Ignatius, dead long before,
and yet that caused such division and contentions that it might have been a warning to after ages for contending about things that God hath not commanded.
and yet that caused such division and contentions that it might have been a warning to After ages for contending about things that God hath not commanded.
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The Apocryphal Books were indeed read in the Christian Church very antiently, though they never were amongst the Jews, but it was more excusable in them then in us,
The Apocryphal Books were indeed read in the Christian Church very anciently, though they never were among the jews, but it was more excusable in them then in us,
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many Rites, Customs and Ceremonies were used in the Primitive Churches, some being derived from the Jews, some from the Heathens by the converts of both sorts,
many Rites, Customs and Ceremonies were used in the Primitive Churches, Some being derived from the jews, Some from the heathens by the converts of both sorts,
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yet not imposed upon others, the Apostles Rule being yet observed that no man should judge another in meats or drinks, or in respect of an holy day, i. e. the Jewish Festivals, which were once of divine institution.
yet not imposed upon Others, the Apostles Rule being yet observed that no man should judge Another in Meats or drinks, or in respect of an holy day, i. e. the Jewish Festivals, which were once of divine Institution.
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Nor did the first Churches pretend to make new Officers, or constitute any Government other then Christ appointed, Presbyters and Deacons are the Church Officers which they owned, indeed there is frequent mention of Bishops in Antient Authors:
Nor did the First Churches pretend to make new Officers, or constitute any Government other then christ appointed, Presbyters and Deacons Are the Church Officers which they owned, indeed there is frequent mention of Bishops in Ancient Authors:
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but that they were all alike, and his contemporary Hierome, olim Ecclesiae Communi Presbyterorum concilio regebantur, that Churches were governed by the common consent of the Presbytery;
but that they were all alike, and his contemporary Jerome, Once Ecclesiae Communi Presbyterorum Concilio regebantur, that Churches were governed by the Common consent of the Presbytery;
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and of the practise of his own time he, saith quid facit Episcopus excepta ordinatione quod non facit Presbyter, nothing but Ordination was appropriated to the Bishop, the Presbyters did every thing else as well as he, divers learned men (never yet answered,) have proved that all antiquity acknowledged Bishops and Presbyters to be but one order of Ministers,
and of the practice of his own time he, Says quid facit Episcopus excepta ordinatione quod non facit Presbyter, nothing but Ordination was appropriated to the Bishop, the Presbyters did every thing Else as well as he, diverse learned men (never yet answered,) have proved that all antiquity acknowledged Bishops and Presbyters to be but one order of Ministers,
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and approbation of the people, and to them Cyprian ascribeth even to the common people the cheif power of choosing and refusing their Bishops, and of withdrawing from them that were unworthy,
and approbation of the people, and to them Cyprian ascribeth even to the Common people the chief power of choosing and refusing their Bishops, and of withdrawing from them that were unworthy,
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so that all that hath been said in the defence, or excuse of our prelacy with sole power of government administred by Lay-men, is nothing to the purpose,
so that all that hath been said in the defence, or excuse of our Prelacy with sole power of government administered by Laymen, is nothing to the purpose,
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seeing all sides agree that, That, Church never had such Bishops, and such Discipline, or any Bishops at all but what were chosen by the Clergy and people for near a Thousand years.
seeing all sides agree that, That, Church never had such Bishops, and such Discipline, or any Bishops At all but what were chosen by the Clergy and people for near a Thousand Years.
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3. Nor do the Reformed Churches retain those things which our Non-conformists scruple; They all wholy laid aside both the substance and the Form of the Roman service.
3. Nor do the Reformed Churches retain those things which our nonconformists scruple; They all wholly laid aside both the substance and the From of the Roman service.
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also their Government and Discipline, except the Lutherans, who retain many of their Ceremonies, and Holy-dayes, with some of their errours in Doctrine.
also their Government and Discipline, except the Lutherans, who retain many of their Ceremonies, and Holy-days, with Some of their errors in Doctrine.
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The Waldenses our first Reformers, and a Noble race of Confessors and Martyrs, governed themselves by the Common consent of their Pastours and Elders chosen out of the People.
The Waldenses our First Reformers, and a Noble raze of Confessors and Martyrs, governed themselves by the Common consent of their Pastors and Elders chosen out of the People.
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The Non-conformists thought they had a great deal of reason to persist in their desire of further Reformation in the Church of England, and in their dissent from those things for which nothing material can be soberly pleaded,
The nonconformists Thought they had a great deal of reason to persist in their desire of further Reformation in the Church of England, and in their dissent from those things for which nothing material can be soberly pleaded,
and turning its Ceesures against many of its best members, is from age to age laid wholly upon the Kings and Parliaments by those who would yet be taken for the greatest maintainers of reverence of Authority.
and turning its Ceesures against many of its best members, is from age to age laid wholly upon the Kings and Parliaments by those who would yet be taken for the greatest maintainers of Reverence of authority.
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THe Non-conformists of the present Age, viz. such as cannot conform to the Lyturgy of the Church of England, according to Act of Uniforty made 1662, have all the same reasons for their Non-conformity, that their Predecessours had,
THe nonconformists of the present Age, viz. such as cannot conform to the Liturgy of the Church of England, according to Act of Uniforty made 1662, have all the same Reasons for their Nonconformity, that their Predecessors had,
and some new ones peculiar to themselves, for both all the same things in the Lyturgy and Government which were a burthen to their Fathers, are imposed on them, without the least abatement, amendment, or alteration;
and Some new ones peculiar to themselves, for both all the same things in the Liturgy and Government which were a burden to their Father's, Are imposed on them, without the least abatement, amendment, or alteration;
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It was now somewhat above an hundred years that there had been continued desires of amendment in the Lyturgy and Government, but none could be obtained.
It was now somewhat above an hundred Years that there had been continued Desires of amendment in the Liturgy and Government, but none could be obtained.
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King James in the beginning of his Reign made a shew of hearing the Non-conformists objections in the Conference at Hampton-Court, But the issue was only to make a greater pretence to enjoyn Conformity more strictly,
King James in the beginning of his Reign made a show of hearing the nonconformists objections in the Conference At Hampton court, But the issue was only to make a greater pretence to enjoin Conformity more strictly,
And yet now the Reasons for Non-conformity were stronger then before, There had been sufficient time to wean the people from the Modes and Ceremonies in dispute,
And yet now the Reasons for Nonconformity were Stronger then before, There had been sufficient time to wean the people from the Modes and Ceremonies in dispute,
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yea and the body of the people were now sufficiently weary of them, and the greater number of Learned and pious Ministers desired they might be laid aside above all, they had been laid aside about sixteen years,
yea and the body of the people were now sufficiently weary of them, and the greater number of Learned and pious Ministers desired they might be laid aside above all, they had been laid aside about sixteen Years,
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Now was there a fair occasion to have amended any thing amiss, and for the Bishops to have there Non-conforming brethren gratified in any reasonable things, who were now as considerable as themselves for Number,
Now was there a fair occasion to have amended any thing amiss, and for the Bishops to have there Nonconforming brothers gratified in any reasonable things, who were now as considerable as themselves for Number,
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2. But instead of amending any thing amiss, or disliked in the Liturgy, some things were added to make it more offensive, viz, Sundays are more expresly reckoned as Church-Feasts;
2. But instead of amending any thing amiss, or disliked in the Liturgy, Some things were added to make it more offensive, videlicet, Sundays Are more expressly reckoned as Church-Feasts;
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than in the former book, the new book saith thus, a Table of all the Feasts that are to be observed in the Church of England through the year, all Sundays in the year.
than in the former book, the new book Says thus, a Table of all the Feasts that Are to be observed in the Church of England through the year, all Sundays in the year.
The word Holy-day, which was somewhat suspicious is now changed to Feast-day, and Sundays put in the number of Feast-days, without any distinction, which makes it more evident that they are accounted but Church Festivals.
The word Holiday, which was somewhat suspicious is now changed to Feast day, and Sundays put in the number of Feast-days, without any distinction, which makes it more evident that they Are accounted but Church Festivals.
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The 29 of September in the old book is appointed a Festival to Michael the Arch-Angel, the new book adds, and to all Angels, so that this is a Festival in the honour of all the Angels as the First of Novemb. is in honour of all the Saints,
The 29 of September in the old book is appointed a Festival to Michael the Arch-Angel, the new book adds, and to all Angels, so that this is a Festival in the honour of all the Angels as the First of November is in honour of all the Saints,
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and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England, together with the Psalter of Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches;
and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England, together with the Psalter of Psalms of David, pointed as they Are to be sung or said in Churches;
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and goodness, of all contained in the book, because the words immediate foregoing are, that Ministers should declare their unfeigned assent and consent to the use of all things in that book contained and prescribed.
and Goodness, of all contained in the book, Because the words immediate foregoing Are, that Ministers should declare their unfeigned assent and consent to the use of all things in that book contained and prescribed.
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though some doubt it, and those words to the use, & c. are not expressed in the form of a Declaration, which they ought to have been; yet we must observe.
though Some doubt it, and those words to the use, & c. Are not expressed in the from of a Declaration, which they ought to have been; yet we must observe.
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First, That this was a further alteration of the Case of Conformity, to make it more intollerable, Q. Eliz. Act of Uniformity, only required that Ministers should be bound to read the book of Common Prayer,
First, That this was a further alteration of the Case of Conformity, to make it more intolerable, Q. Eliz Act of Uniformity, only required that Ministers should be bound to read the book of Common Prayer,
The Canons went further, and did require they should subscribe at their Ordination before the Bishop, that the book of Common Prayer and of Ordination hath nothing in it contrary to the word of God, that it may be lawfully used,
The Canonas went further, and did require they should subscribe At their Ordination before the Bishop, that the book of Common Prayer and of Ordination hath nothing in it contrary to the word of God, that it may be lawfully used,
but this new Declaration is to be made publickly before the Congregation on forfeiture of their Ministry and place, that so there may be no favour shewed to any.
but this new Declaration is to be made publicly before the Congregation on forfeiture of their Ministry and place, that so there may be no favour showed to any.
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Also it requireth unfeigned Assent and Consent, which cannot mean less then an hearty approbation of the use of what is enjoyned, which is much more then barely to judge that nothing is contrary to Gods word,
Also it requires unfeigned Assent and Consent, which cannot mean less then an hearty approbation of the use of what is enjoined, which is much more then barely to judge that nothing is contrary to God's word,
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and the Psalter or Psalms of David, as they use to be said in the Church of England. Here is nothing omitted of all those things the Non-Conformists used to object against, some as unlawfull,
and the Psalter or Psalms of David, as they use to be said in the Church of England. Here is nothing omitted of all those things the nonconformists used to Object against, Some as unlawful,
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and others as inconvenient, and not for edification, yet now they must from their hearts allow the use of them each one in particular, not omitting the corrupt translation of the Pslams, contradicted by our own allowed Bibles, which how they could do, who long contended that many of these things ought to be reformed, let all that have Conscience judg.
and Others as inconvenient, and not for edification, yet now they must from their hearts allow the use of them each one in particular, not omitting the corrupt Translation of the Pslams, contradicted by our own allowed Bibles, which how they could do, who long contended that many of these things ought to be reformed, let all that have Conscience judge.
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or to make them lay wast their Consciences, if they did conform, besides that, they know from the mouths of the compilers, that they did design it for these ends, that they might either root out every branch of Conformity out of mens judgments,
or to make them lay wast their Consciences, if they did conform, beside that, they know from the mouths of the compilers, that they did Design it for these ends, that they might either root out every branch of Conformity out of men's Judgments,
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and this Declaration to be made together with the subscription hereafter to be mentioned by a certain day, viz, before the 24th of August, Anno 1662,
and this Declaration to be made together with the subscription hereafter to be mentioned by a certain day, videlicet, before the 24th of August, Anno 1662,
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whereas it is generally known that the book of Common Prayer came not out of the press abroad, till within two or three days of that said 24th of August, so that it was impossible that it should be seen, much more that it should be considered by half the Ministers in England before that day,
whereas it is generally known that the book of Common Prayer Come not out of the press abroad, till within two or three days of that said 24th of August, so that it was impossible that it should be seen, much more that it should be considered by half the Ministers in England before that day,
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which practise doth manifest a further design to root out all that made any Conscience of what they said or subscribed, seeing they must doe it without consideration, or loose their places;
which practice does manifest a further Design to root out all that made any Conscience of what they said or subscribed, seeing they must do it without consideration, or lose their places;
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however to devise and impose new Terms of Communion upon men, that are in the quiet possession and practice of their ministry is very unjust and contrary to all peace;
however to devise and impose new Terms of Communion upon men, that Are in the quiet possession and practice of their Ministry is very unjust and contrary to all peace;
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and by this practise men shall never be at quiet, for though they have conform'd to all things enjoyned, they know not how soon a prevailing faction will enjoyn them more,
and by this practice men shall never be At quiet, for though they have conformed to all things enjoined, they know not how soon a prevailing faction will enjoin them more,
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nor what that will be, especially the things enjoyned in the Declaration and Subscription being such as was known before hand, many of the Ministers in place could not subscribe to, with safe Consciences.
nor what that will be, especially the things enjoined in the Declaration and Subscription being such as was known before hand, many of the Ministers in place could not subscribe to, with safe Consciences.
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5. It is further required, that all should have Episcopal Ordination, who should in any sort exercise the Ministry, had this concerned only those that should thereafter come to be ordained, it had been more tolerable (though it would have been contrary to Q. Eliz. moderation,
5. It is further required, that all should have Episcopal Ordination, who should in any sort exercise the Ministry, had this concerned only those that should thereafter come to be ordained, it had been more tolerable (though it would have been contrary to Q. Eliz moderation,
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and reflecting upon all other reformed Churches, who have not Episcopal Ordination, and yet do receive and permit our Ministers among them that are Episcopally ordained,) but to impose upon them that were Ministers already,
and reflecting upon all other reformed Churches, who have not Episcopal Ordination, and yet do receive and permit our Ministers among them that Are Episcopally ordained,) but to impose upon them that were Ministers already,
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and who could not, if they would be ordained by Bishops for near twenty years before, there being also no Law or Canon, requiring all the Ministers of the Church of England to be ordained by a Bishop as necessary to their Ministry.
and who could not, if they would be ordained by Bishops for near twenty Years before, there being also no Law or Canon, requiring all the Ministers of the Church of England to be ordained by a Bishop as necessary to their Ministry.
I say, now to impose upon these men, that they must leave their places or be ordained by the Bishop, was purposely to cast a stumbling block before them not easily to be passed over,
I say, now to impose upon these men, that they must leave their places or be ordained by the Bishop, was purposely to cast a stumbling block before them not Easily to be passed over,
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for hereby they must acknowledge Presbyterian Ordination to be unlawfull, contrary to the judgment and practise of all Ages and Churches, and particularly of our own till this time,
for hereby they must acknowledge Presbyterian Ordination to be unlawful, contrary to the judgement and practice of all Ages and Churches, and particularly of our own till this time,
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unless Lay-men may Baptize which is contrary to the Common Prayer book reformed by K. James in that point, who could do this that have not consigned over their Conscience to the will of men?
unless Laymen may Baptise which is contrary to the Common Prayer book reformed by K. James in that point, who could do this that have not consigned over their Conscience to the will of men?
or any other person, from the Oath commonly called the Solemn League and Covenant, to endeavour any change or alteration of Government either in Church or State,
or any other person, from the Oath commonly called the Solemn League and Covenant, to endeavour any change or alteration of Government either in Church or State,
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and that the same was in it self an Ʋnlawfull Oath, and imposed upon the Subjects of this Realm, against the known Laws and Liberties of this Kingdom.
and that the same was in it self an Ʋnlawfull Oath, and imposed upon the Subject's of this Realm, against the known Laws and Liberties of this Kingdom.
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The two first clauses of this subscription are meerly civil, concerning Civil Government, and some circumstances of that Government, not the substance of it,
The two First clauses of this subscription Are merely civil, Concerning Civil Government, and Some Circumstances of that Government, not the substance of it,
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and to impose things concerning secular affairs, as Conditions or Terms of being ordained Ministers of the Gospel, is a great usurpation on the Authority of Chirst,
and to impose things Concerning secular affairs, as Conditions or Terms of being ordained Ministers of the Gospel, is a great usurpation on the authority of Christ,
Besides, the first caluse, viz. That it is unlawfull to take up Arms against the King upon any pretence whatsoever, is doubtfull in the sence, viz, whether it respect the Law of the Land,
Beside, the First caluse, viz. That it is unlawful to take up Arms against the King upon any pretence whatsoever, is doubtful in the sense, videlicet, whither it respect the Law of the Land,
They that abuse the 13th to the Romans, to that purpose, forget or are ignorant, that Nero whom they say the Apostle meant, was adjudged a publick Enemy of the Senate of Rome, and sentenced to dye:
They that abuse the 13th to the Roman, to that purpose, forget or Are ignorant, that Nero whom they say the Apostle meant, was adjudged a public Enemy of the Senate of Rome, and sentenced to die:
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it is therefore a most unreasonable thing that this should be imposed to be subscribed by all young men entring into the Ministry, which may by the Canons be at the Age of 24 years, (and by practise seldom exceeds) before they can be fit to judge of such points.
it is Therefore a most unreasonable thing that this should be imposed to be subscribed by all young men entering into the Ministry, which may by the Canonas be At the Age of 24 Years, (and by practice seldom exceeds) before they can be fit to judge of such points.
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and dangerous to their Rights and Priviledges (contrary to all the lax interpretations devised by some) appeareth beyond contradiction, by the sence that the House of Peers gave of them, both the words,
and dangerous to their Rights and Privileges (contrary to all the lax interpretations devised by Some) appears beyond contradiction, by the sense that the House of Peers gave of them, both the words,
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But many who could silently conform, cannot solemnly subscribe a promise to conform, whereby they pre-engage themselves against all change of their judgments.
But many who could silently conform, cannot solemnly subscribe a promise to conform, whereby they pre-engage themselves against all change of their Judgments.
There is scarce a parallel in all History to this, That a man should be compell'd to swear for others, that they are not obliged by an Oath that they took;
There is scarce a parallel in all History to this, That a man should be compelled to swear for Others, that they Are not obliged by an Oath that they took;
But the Non-conformists desire to be satisfied, how the King (to pass by all others) who swore to prosecute the ends of the Covenant in a most Publick and solemn manner,
But the nonconformists desire to be satisfied, how the King (to pass by all Others) who swore to prosecute the ends of the Covenant in a most Public and solemn manner,
and what man can absolve him from that Oath, especially an English Parliament, when that Oath was made to the Stots; it being an unquestionable rule, That none can release another from a lawful Oath,
and what man can absolve him from that Oath, especially an English Parliament, when that Oath was made to the Stots; it being an unquestionable Rule, That none can release Another from a lawful Oath,
but those to whom the Oath was made, and into whose power the Jurer hath put himself by that Oath, This ought to have been first cleared, and not rigorously imposed.
but those to whom the Oath was made, and into whose power the Juror hath put himself by that Oath, This ought to have been First cleared, and not rigorously imposed.
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Lastly, It must be subscribed, That the Covenant in it self was an unlawful Oath, which the Non-conformists dissallowing, our English Prelacy can by no means assent to;
Lastly, It must be subscribed, That the Covenant in it self was an unlawful Oath, which the nonconformists disallowing, our English Prelacy can by no means assent to;
The Non-conformists find that this Act is wholly contrived to make them disown and disparage that Reformation which they had been engaged in for twenty year,
The nonconformists find that this Act is wholly contrived to make them disown and disparage that Reformation which they had been engaged in for twenty year,
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and all those principles which their pious Predecessors had delivered to them, And therefore they think he that can do this is a servant of men and not of Christ.
and all those principles which their pious Predecessors had Delivered to them, And Therefore they think he that can do this is a servant of men and not of christ.
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But the Reformation it self being good and necessary, and the effects of it as to Religion manifest they cannot revile or renounce, without condemning those principles, which animated them to bring in the King, without regard of their own peersonal peace, or interest:
But the Reformation it self being good and necessary, and the effects of it as to Religion manifest they cannot revile or renounce, without condemning those principles, which animated them to bring in the King, without regard of their own peersonal peace, or Interest:
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HAving given the Principle Reasons why many Ministers both formerly, and in this present Age cannot conform, i. e. approve and subscribe to the Lyttergy of the Church of England, as it contains all things belonging to Publick Worship.
HAving given the Principle Reasons why many Ministers both formerly, and in this present Age cannot conform, i. e. approve and subscribe to the Lyttergy of the Church of England, as it contains all things belonging to Public Worship.
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and think they maintain principles of Anarchy and Confusion (which if they did they would long since have come to nought) and that their ill-willers may not have oportunity to slander them, by misrepresenting them as enemies to all Government,
and think they maintain principles of Anarchy and Confusion (which if they did they would long since have come to nought) and that their ill-willers may not have opportunity to slander them, by Misrepresenting them as enemies to all Government,
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1. The Non conformists conceive the case betwixt them and the Conformists Clergy to be much the same as betwixt the Lutherans and Calvinists in Germany, or betwixt the Papists and Protestants, since the Council of PTrent, i. e.
1. The Non conformists conceive the case betwixt them and the Conformists Clergy to be much the same as betwixt the Lutherans and Calvinists in Germany, or betwixt the Papists and Protestants, since the Council of PTrent, i. e.
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differences are come to the highest extremity under blood, (and that only, because it is not in Clergy mens power,) and are utterly irreconcileable The Lutherans formerly had some men amongst them of some moderation,
differences Are come to the highest extremity under blood, (and that only, Because it is not in Clergy men's power,) and Are utterly Irreconcilable The Lutherans formerly had Some men among them of Some moderation,
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but when they got strength enough, then they imposed their subscriptions, deposed and imprissoned the Calvinists, enveighed against them with all bitterness, will admit of no treaties of Reconciliation,
but when they god strength enough, then they imposed their Subscriptions, deposed and imprissoned the Calvinists, enveighed against them with all bitterness, will admit of no treaties of Reconciliation,
and finally are so obstinately fixed in their own way, as that they will much rather go three steps backwards to Rome, then come one forwards toward the Calvinists; the Papists also though they earnestly opposed the Reformation,
and finally Are so obstinately fixed in their own Way, as that they will much rather go three steps backwards to Room, then come one forward towards the Calvinists; the Papists also though they earnestly opposed the Reformation,
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yet they maintained disputes and debates, held conferences and consultations with our first Reformers, and forbore violence (at least by means of the Princes,) a good while,
yet they maintained disputes and debates, held conferences and Consultations with our First Reformers, and forbore violence (At least by means of the Princes,) a good while,
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being of the same date with the Conformists, Bishop Hooper, Bish. Coverdale, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Bradford, with others of the first Reformers, being dissatisfied with the established Lyturgy, and still more and more successively in after Ages, were at first treated like brethren,
being of the same date with the Conformists, Bishop Hooper, Bish. Coverdale, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Bradford, with Others of the First Reformers, being dissatisfied with the established Liturgy, and still more and more successively in After Ages, were At First treated like brothers,
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or approbation of it, being content with a silent practise of what was enjoyned, and very frequently passed over with silence, the omission or non-practise of the Ceremonies,
or approbation of it, being content with a silent practice of what was enjoined, and very frequently passed over with silence, the omission or non-practise of the Ceremonies,
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all which time the Non-comformists had still hopes things might have been accommodated, and they appplied themselves to Princes and Parliaments to that end.
all which time the nonconformists had still hope's things might have been accommodated, and they appplied themselves to Princes and Parliaments to that end.
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At length the Canons in 1605 made by the whole Convocation (but with as fair play as those at Trent ) and ratified by the King, established all things that the Non-comformists complained of,
At length the Canonas in 1605 made by the Whole Convocation (but with as fair play as those At Trent) and ratified by the King, established all things that the nonconformists complained of,
Whereupon many werer turned out at present, and many kept from the Ministry, nevertheless these subscriptions were private before the Bishops and Ordinaries, who might and did frequently either omit, the subscription,
Whereupon many werer turned out At present, and many kept from the Ministry, nevertheless these Subscriptions were private before the Bishops and Ordinaries, who might and did frequently either omit, the subscription,
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yea, the same that approved them, might have altered them, and therefore the Non-conformists stretched their patience to the utmost, hoping that at last their afflictions might be looked on by them that had power to remedy them,
yea, the same that approved them, might have altered them, and Therefore the nonconformists stretched their patience to the utmost, hoping that At last their afflictions might be looked on by them that had power to remedy them,
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But behold the Conclusion, We have at length the private subscription to the Common prayer Book turned into a Publick solemn Declaration in the Congregation,
But behold the Conclusion, We have At length the private subscription to the Common prayer Book turned into a Public solemn Declaration in the Congregation,
And besides all this they must not only approve the Liturgy, but they must renounce and disown all their own and their Brethrens former endeavours for Reformation,
And beside all this they must not only approve the Liturgy, but they must renounce and disown all their own and their Brothers' former endeavours for Reformation,
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and engage themselves never to endeavour reformation again, and whereas formerly they who by the Canons were made uncapable of Livings, were neverthless permitted to preach Lectures,
and engage themselves never to endeavour Reformation again, and whereas formerly they who by the Canonas were made uncapable of Livings, were nevertheless permitted to preach Lectures,
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and besides that, to pay an Hundred Pounds if he presume to administer the Lords Supper toties quoties. Also the former Non-Conformists were wont to teach School, at least privately for the subsistance of their Families,
and beside that, to pay an Hundred Pounds if he presume to administer the lords Supper Twice How often. Also the former nonconformists were wont to teach School, At least privately for the subsistence of their Families,
And all these impositions are extended also to the University Collegiate Churches, Hospitals, that so there should be no retirement for a Non-Conformist,
And all these impositions Are extended also to the university Collegiate Churches, Hospitals, that so there should be no retirement for a Nonconformist,
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as formerly some have had in such places, and that by pre-engaging the Youth before they understand what they do, there might be no new Non-Conformists to spring up hereafter,
as formerly Some have had in such places, and that by pre-engaging the Youth before they understand what they do, there might be no new nonconformists to spring up hereafter,
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and we add to all this, that these Declarations and Subscriptions were at the same time imposed upon the Ministers of Ireland, and Scotland, though Presbyterial-Government and Discipline was there esttablished by Law,
and we add to all this, that these Declarations and Subscriptions were At the same time imposed upon the Ministers of Ireland, and Scotland, though Presbyterial-Government and Discipline was there esttablished by Law,
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and that the Principles of Non-conformity might be Rooted out of all-together, from hence I say it is manifest that nothing would satisfy the Conformists but the Ruine of the Non-Conformists then Living,
and that the Principles of Nonconformity might be Rooted out of altogether, from hence I say it is manifest that nothing would satisfy the Conformists but the Ruin of the nonconformists then Living,
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nor of Non-Conformists themselves that could go a great way towards conformity, if they could not do all that was enjoyned therefore the breach is irreconcileable,
nor of nonconformists themselves that could go a great Way towards conformity, if they could not do all that was enjoined Therefore the breach is Irreconcilable,
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1. That their ejection out of their Livings and Ministry was very unjust, both in the thing it self, they having not deserved it of the Church or State,
1. That their ejection out of their Livings and Ministry was very unjust, both in the thing it self, they having not deserved it of the Church or State,
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2. They are satisifed that the turning out of so great a number of pious and diligent Ministers at once, was a very great prejudice to the Church of God at home, Prophanes, Popery, Atheism,
2. They Are satisifed that the turning out of so great a number of pious and diligent Ministers At once, was a very great prejudice to the Church of God At home, Profanes, Popery, Atheism,
and all that is evil presently breaking in upon her as a floud, and a great scandal to the Churches abroad, to see their Brethren of the same principles so dealt with by Protestants,
and all that is evil presently breaking in upon her as a flood, and a great scandal to the Churches abroad, to see their Brothers of the same principles so dealt with by Protestants,
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3. Being unjustly ejected, their are satisfied that they have neither forfeited their Ministry, and therefore ought not to lay it down nor lost their right to their people and Congregations any more then a Civil Magistrate driven out by an Usurper,
3. Being unjustly ejected, their Are satisfied that they have neither forfeited their Ministry, and Therefore ought not to lay it down nor lost their right to their people and Congregations any more then a Civil Magistrate driven out by an Usurper,
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Thus the Orthodox generally did when turned out by Arian Emperours, and Arians sent in their room, the Ministers cleaved to their people, and the people to them:
Thus the Orthodox generally did when turned out by Arian emperors, and Arians sent in their room, the Ministers cleaved to their people, and the people to them:
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unless in singular cases, because else they loose their undoubted priviledge of choosing their Ministers, and lay themselves open to a perpetual usurpation, to have their Ministers torn from them,
unless in singular cases, Because Else they lose their undoubted privilege of choosing their Ministers, and lay themselves open to a perpetual usurpation, to have their Ministers torn from them,
and against Conformity less then is now established, and having felt the benefit of it, are obliged each one in their place to oppose and testify against this rigorous Conformity,
and against Conformity less then is now established, and having felt the benefit of it, Are obliged each one in their place to oppose and testify against this rigorous Conformity,
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as there is occasion, though they never were their proper Pastours, for the Communion of Saints extendeth to owning of their sufferings and themselves in them,
as there is occasion, though they never were their proper Pastors, for the Communion of Saints extendeth to owning of their sufferings and themselves in them,
9. They are sure that the Ministers and Peoples adhereing to each other in such a case is agreeable to Scripture, which makes Mininisters the sole Governours of the Church,
9. They Are sure that the Ministers and Peoples adhering to each other in such a case is agreeable to Scripture, which makes Ministers the sole Governors of the Church,
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as it is a spiritual Common-Wealth under Christ, and gives the people the sole power of gathering themselves into Congregations for their own best edification,
as it is a spiritual commonwealth under christ, and gives the people the sole power of gathering themselves into Congregations for their own best edification,
10. And they are sure that the practise is agreeable to the practise of the Universal Church both before and after they were under Christian Magistrates, till the Pope at once wrested from the Magistrates their supream power in their Dominions,
10. And they Are sure that the practice is agreeable to the practice of the Universal Church both before and After they were under Christian Magistrates, till the Pope At once wrested from the Magistrates their supreme power in their Dominions,
and from the Churches all their authority of Governing themselves, and as the ruine of Religion followed thereupon in the Church, all things being disposed of by the Lusts of the Bishop of Rome, so there would be no way to prevent the like, should all be left to the wills of the Civil Magistrate,
and from the Churches all their Authority of Governing themselves, and as the ruin of Religion followed thereupon in the Church, all things being disposed of by the Lustiest of the Bishop of Rome, so there would be no Way to prevent the like, should all be left to the wills of the Civil Magistrate,
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11. As a people under Usupers in their Civil-Rights may and ought to provide what they can for their own liberties and safety, till they can recover their ancient priviledges and rightfull Governnours, still doing nothing against the publick good,
11. As a people under Usupers in their Civil-Rights may and ought to provide what they can for their own Liberties and safety, till they can recover their ancient privileges and rightful Governnours, still doing nothing against the public good,
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so they think the people of England being under great usurpation and oppression in Ecclesiastical Government, are bound to provide the best they can for their own Souls,
so they think the people of England being under great usurpation and oppression in Ecclesiastical Government, Are bound to provide the best they can for their own Souls,
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yet all maintain a brotherly communion with the Parishes and Ministers of the Church of England, not forbiding their people to hear and own them as brethren,
yet all maintain a brotherly communion with the Parishes and Ministers of the Church of England, not forbidding their people to hear and own them as brothers,
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Answ. 1. All this will prove no more than that the Non-conformists ought not to unchurch the Parishes of England, or to account their Ministers and Sacraments Null,
Answer 1. All this will prove no more than that the nonconformists ought not to unchurch the Parishes of England, or to account their Ministers and Sacraments Null,
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2. The Dr hath given much occasion in his Writings, to many to think, that he granteth as much of the Church of Rome as he here saith, the Non-conformists do, of the Church of England, viz. that it is true in Doctrine, Sacraments,
2. The Dr hath given much occasion in his Writings, to many to think, that he grants as much of the Church of Room as he Here Says, the nonconformists doe, of the Church of England, viz. that it is true in Doctrine, Sacraments,
for they have the true Doctrine, Sacraments and worship, for the substantials of them, though defaced in circumstances and many corruptions added to them,
for they have the true Doctrine, Sacraments and worship, for the substantials of them, though defaced in Circumstances and many corruptions added to them,
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3. The question betwixt the Dr. and the Non-conformists is whether the Non-conforming Ministers and people are bound silently to bear the usurpation of the Bishops over them, in imposing unlawful and un-necessary things upon them,
3. The question betwixt the Dr. and the nonconformists is whither the Nonconforming Ministers and people Are bound silently to bear the usurpation of the Bishops over them, in imposing unlawful and unnecessary things upon them,
and casting them out of the Church for non submission, and not rather, both to assert their own Rights and Priviledges against such usurpation? The Parishes being true Churches,
and casting them out of the Church for non submission, and not rather, both to assert their own Rights and Privileges against such usurpation? The Parishes being true Churches,
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And if the Non-conformists are more charitable and fair towards the Conformists (who are the great Schisme makers, by their rigorous impositions of things they confess un-necessary) than the Conformists are to them, who are passive in the breach,
And if the nonconformists Are more charitable and fair towards the Conformists (who Are the great Schism makers, by their rigorous impositions of things they confess unnecessary) than the Conformists Are to them, who Are passive in the breach,
But saith he, when Atticus restored Chrysostom 's name to the Dipticks of the Church, then they returned to their ancient Communion, and Chrysostom advized them to it.
But Says he, when Atticus restored Chrysostom is name to the Dipticks of the Church, then they returned to their ancient Communion, and Chrysostom advised them to it.
yet the Dr. knows, that those very men whom he quotes as most complying with him, do deny those Parishes to be true Organical Churches, whose Ministers have not power of Governing their people,
yet the Dr. knows, that those very men whom he quotes as most complying with him, do deny those Parishes to be true Organical Churches, whose Ministers have not power of Governing their people,
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for fear of their errours or because of their railing and reproaches of their brethren or Godliness, by which this people will either be infected or disturbed,
for Fear of their errors or Because of their railing and Reproaches of their brothers or Godliness, by which this people will either be infected or disturbed,
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and Ministers that are peaceable, and to shew that they do not esteem the Impositions of the Church of England to be of so high a Nature as the Corruptions of Rome, and that they should break off all Communion from them.
and Ministers that Are peaceable, and to show that they do not esteem the Impositions of the Church of England to be of so high a Nature as the Corruptions of Room, and that they should break off all Communion from them.
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1. That the Authority of the Church of England as a Church hath no Obligation on the Consciences of Non-Conformists any further then prudence and peace doth direct them;
1. That the authority of the Church of England as a Church hath no Obligation on the Consciences of nonconformists any further then prudence and peace does Direct them;
for the Bishops, Deans, &c. which are the Rulers of it, supposing them Lawful, yet being no way chosen by the People or Inferiour Clergy, can have no Lawful Ecclesiastical Authority over this Church, especially being alwaies protested against by a considerable part of the Ministers and People;
for the Bishops, Deans, etc. which Are the Rulers of it, supposing them Lawful, yet being no Way chosen by the People or Inferior Clergy, can have no Lawful Ecclesiastical authority over this Church, especially being always protested against by a considerable part of the Ministers and People;
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as their Opposites, and pleading for no other things then many such Ministers have pleaded for, from the beginning of our Reformation, are not therefore bound in Conscience to submit to the Wills of the Bishops,
as their Opposites, and pleading for no other things then many such Ministers have pleaded for, from the beginning of our Reformation, Are not Therefore bound in Conscience to submit to the Wills of the Bishops,
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and so undermine their Liberties in Parliament? Why should not men be as jealous of the Liberties and Priuiledges of the Church, which concern the Honour of Christ,
and so undermine their Liberties in Parliament? Why should not men be as jealous of the Liberties and Privileges of the Church, which concern the Honour of christ,
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and their own Souls good, especially knowing that the Western Church was ruined and defaced by the Pope, meerly by yielding and patient bearing of gradual Impositions and encroachments in the better sort;
and their own Souls good, especially knowing that the Western Church was ruined and defaced by the Pope, merely by yielding and patient bearing of gradual Impositions and encroachments in the better sort;
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Answ. Interest and passion will not suffer men to speak of such things as they are concerned in, without uncharitable and un-scholer like reflections sometimes, which I will pity, rather then retort;
Answer Interest and passion will not suffer men to speak of such things as they Are concerned in, without uncharitable and unscholar like reflections sometime, which I will pity, rather then retort;
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nor to subscribe as the Ministers must, in order to their holding Communion, but passively the people are concerned as far as the Ministers, i. e. They are to suffer all these things;
nor to subscribe as the Ministers must, in order to their holding Communion, but passively the people Are concerned as Far as the Ministers, i. e. They Are to suffer all these things;
and not shew their dislike of any of them, upon pain of being accounted Schismaticks, according to the 27 Canon. So that the people are as much wronged,
and not show their dislike of any of them, upon pain of being accounted Schismatics, according to the 27 Canon. So that the people Are as much wronged,
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and hold as much Brotherly Communion together as may be, but no more to endeavour any publick Reconciliation or Union, which the Heads and Leaders of the party have so often frustrated and opposed, till God will give them a more Moderate Spirit,
and hold as much Brotherly Communion together as may be, but no more to endeavour any public Reconciliation or union, which the Heads and Leaders of the party have so often frustrated and opposed, till God will give them a more Moderate Spirit,
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1. Whether a multitude of Ministers being turned out of the Church to her great and apparent damage, without so much as alledging any Crime against them,
1. Whither a multitude of Ministers being turned out of the Church to her great and apparent damage, without so much as alleging any Crime against them,
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2. Whether the People thus wrongfully deprived of their Ministers, and imposed upon also, against their own Judgments and Conscience, in matters of Divine worship,
2. Whither the People thus wrongfully deprived of their Ministers, and imposed upon also, against their own Judgments and Conscience, in matters of Divine worship,
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whether they are bound to submit to the Intruders and Imposers, and not rather to joyn with their injured Ministers, in asserting their own priviledges? The Dr 's candour is too great to deny, that the reason of Scripture and the practise of the best antiquity,
whither they Are bound to submit to the Intruders and Imposers, and not rather to join with their injured Ministers, in asserting their own privileges? The Dr is candour is too great to deny, that the reason of Scripture and the practice of the best antiquity,
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and also in their practise of holding Communion, together for self preservation, by what hath followed in an un-interrupted course, ever since the ejection of Ministers, viz, the horrible and general contempt of Religion, general corruption of manners, great neglect of preaching to the people, most Dignitaries having many Parishes in their hands, which they supply by ignorant boys;
and also in their practice of holding Communion, together for self preservation, by what hath followed in an uninterrupted course, ever since the ejection of Ministers, videlicet, the horrible and general contempt of Religion, general corruption of manners, great neglect of preaching to the people, most Dignitaries having many Parishes in their hands, which they supply by ignorant boys;
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and for ever to keep out, and intangle the most understanding and conscientious men, and to let none into the Church, who should scruple any of her commands or practises.
and for ever to keep out, and entangle the most understanding and conscientious men, and to let none into the Church, who should scruple any of her commands or practises.
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Are such things any motives to the Non-Conformists after 18 years suffering all the indignities and injuries that Julian's wit and malice thought fit to lay upon the Christians of his time,
are such things any motives to the nonconformists After 18 Years suffering all the indignities and injuries that Julian's wit and malice Thought fit to lay upon the Christians of his time,
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and without any relaxation quietly take all the Burthen on their Shoulders? no, they are satisfied that whereas the Church of England hath given her self a mortal wound by her Act of Uniformity,
and without any relaxation quietly take all the Burden on their Shoulders? no, they Are satisfied that whereas the Church of England hath given her self a Mortal wound by her Act of Uniformity,
Answ. There is the same necessity of the Ministry to preserve, build up, and continue the Church, by adding new Members through the preaching of the word,
Answer There is the same necessity of the Ministry to preserve, built up, and continue the Church, by adding new Members through the preaching of the word,
as there was of the Apostles to lay the foundation of the Church, and therefore there lay's the same necessity upon every Minister to preach to his flock within his Compass,
as there was of the Apostles to lay the Foundation of the Church, and Therefore there lay's the same necessity upon every Minister to preach to his flock within his Compass,
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surely the standing and ordinary Ministry hath as much warrant and provision for the execution of their office without expecting Miracles to give them new Authority.
surely the standing and ordinary Ministry hath as much warrant and provision for the execution of their office without expecting Miracles to give them new authority.
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The present Non-conformists desire no Uniformity but in Doctrine and the substantials of worship, Discipline and Government, leaving the wording and methoding of worship to particular mens prudence,
The present nonconformists desire no Uniformity but in Doctrine and the substantials of worship, Discipline and Government, leaving the wording and methoding of worship to particular men's prudence,
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and Ministers be bound only in general words to a peaceable submission to the Lyturgy & let them subscribe to the 39 Articles only in Doctrines of faith and Sacraments, according to the Statute Eliz. 13. and this will make much more for Union then any thing the Dr. or his brethren have yet said. ]
and Ministers be bound only in general words to a peaceable submission to the Liturgy & let them subscribe to the 39 Articles only in Doctrines of faith and Sacraments, according to the Statute Eliz 13. and this will make much more for union then any thing the Dr. or his brothers have yet said. ]
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Be it so, but did the Apostle intend any more then that they should be content with the same substantials of worship which were for common edification, wherein all might and ought to agree without contending about the Ceremonies of the Law,
Be it so, but did the Apostle intend any more then that they should be content with the same substantials of worship which were for Common edification, wherein all might and ought to agree without contending about the Ceremonies of the Law,
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for both the perfect and the imperfect, and otherwise minded, were all to agree in the practise of this Rule, which therefore could not be the imposition or limitation of disputable Doctrines,
for both the perfect and the imperfect, and otherwise minded, were all to agree in the practice of this Rule, which Therefore could not be the imposition or limitation of disputable Doctrines,
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or questionable Rites and Ceremonies, but he would prove that this Uniformity was in Rites and Ceremonies from 1 Cor. 7.17. because some things the Apostle ordained in all Churches;
or questionable Rites and Ceremonies, but he would prove that this Uniformity was in Rites and Ceremonies from 1 Cor. 7.17. Because Some things the Apostle ordained in all Churches;
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Answ. But what were they? To impose Rites upon men who scruple the lawfulness of them? if so, the people might have took their word (who were infallible) what Rites were lawful, and what not;
Answer But what were they? To impose Rites upon men who scruple the lawfulness of them? if so, the people might have took their word (who were infallible) what Rites were lawful, and what not;
but no Church Governors have that Authority now, but on the contrary, the Apostles forbade those who were zealous for Ceremonies, to impose them upon others,
but no Church Governors have that authority now, but on the contrary, the Apostles forbade those who were zealous for Ceremonies, to impose them upon Others,
In a word, The Apostles commanded that every man should use his own judgment, and liberty in things indifferent, privately and peaceably without imposing upon, or censuring each other;
In a word, The Apostles commanded that every man should use his own judgement, and liberty in things indifferent, privately and peaceably without imposing upon, or censuring each other;
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or the imposing of any uncommanded Ceremony upon the Church, without apparent necessity, general consent, and a prospect of edification to arise thereby.
or the imposing of any uncommanded Ceremony upon the Church, without apparent necessity, general consent, and a prospect of edification to arise thereby.
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I shall according to my first intention (which was to give the Reasons of the Non-Conformists practise in preaching, (though forbidden by Law) proceed to examine what the Dr. hath further said to invalidate those Reasons;
I shall according to my First intention (which was to give the Reasons of the nonconformists practice in preaching, (though forbidden by Law) proceed to examine what the Dr. hath further said to invalidate those Reasons;
and to vindicate them from such exceptions as he hath made against them, and therefore I shall only take notice of such things as are matter of Argument, which will be reduced to a few heads,
and to vindicate them from such exceptions as he hath made against them, and Therefore I shall only take notice of such things as Are matter of Argument, which will be reduced to a few Heads,
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The Dispute being about a matter of practise, and of a publick concern, the only end of writing, should be either to find out the Truth by debateing it calmly,
The Dispute being about a matter of practice, and of a public concern, the only end of writing, should be either to find out the Truth by debating it calmly,
as may satisfie impartial Men, that they act not from rashness, or for sinister ends, but as becomes Men, that consider conscientiously what they do, and why they do it.
as may satisfy impartial Men, that they act not from rashness, or for sinister ends, but as becomes Men, that Consider conscientiously what they do, and why they do it.
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But before I come to his first Argument, I think it of great moment to take notice of what he chargeth the Non-Conformists with in general, viz. their approving an universal Toleration Toleration of all Sects and Opinions under the Notion of Liberty of Conscience, which he proves by their accepting Lycenses to Preach according to the Kings Proclamation, 1672. to which I answer, We are not to take all that is written by men in distress for their setled Judgment, much less for the Judgment of the whole Party.
But before I come to his First Argument, I think it of great moment to take notice of what he charges the nonconformists with in general, viz. their approving an universal Toleration Toleration of all Sects and Opinions under the Notion of Liberty of Conscience, which he Proves by their accepting Lccenses to Preach according to the Kings Proclamation, 1672. to which I answer, We Are not to take all that is written by men in distress for their settled Judgement, much less for the Judgement of the Whole Party.
The Dr. would think it hard that Bishop Tailors Book for Liberty of prophesying, and others of that kind, written by Episcopal men under oppression and restraint, should be charged to be the judgment of the Church of England. Toleration and Liberty of Conscience was the brat of Socinians and Libertines in Switzerland, Poland, and afterwards fostered by the Dutch-Arminians, and was ever detested by the Non-Conformists. It is their general sence that they would rather dye in silence and obscurity then Papists, Quakers,
The Dr. would think it hard that Bishop Tailors Book for Liberty of prophesying, and Others of that kind, written by Episcopal men under oppression and restraint, should be charged to be the judgement of the Church of England. Toleration and Liberty of Conscience was the brat of socinians and Libertines in Switzerland, Poland, and afterwards fostered by the Dutch-Arminians, and was ever detested by the nonconformists. It is their general sense that they would rather die in silence and obscurity then Papists, Quakers,
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But they were advized to accept of the Licenses granted by that Declaration, because it straitly forbid all their private Meetings, Commanded to set open their Doors,
But they were advised to accept of the Licenses granted by that Declaration, Because it straitly forbid all their private Meetings, Commanded to Set open their Doors,
and not to presume to Preach without such Licenses first obtained, They Preached, and did all the same things in private before which now the Declaration gave them leave to do in publick, VVould it not have been look'd upon as a rude contempt of the Magistrates favour,
and not to presume to Preach without such Licenses First obtained, They Preached, and did all the same things in private before which now the Declaration gave them leave to do in public, Would it not have been looked upon as a rude contempt of the Magistrates favour,
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We plead for no Liberty but that wherewith Christ hath made us free, that we may not be again intangled in a yoke of Bondage to those things which Christ hath neither commanded,
We plead for no Liberty but that wherewith christ hath made us free, that we may not be again entangled in a yoke of Bondage to those things which christ hath neither commanded,
Nor should it have been forgotten that the Non-Conformists Friends in the Parliament, were the chief Instruments of recalling that Declaration, which was no sign that the whole Party approved of Toleration.
Nor should it have been forgotten that the nonconformists Friends in the Parliament, were the chief Instruments of recalling that Declaration, which was no Signen that the Whole Party approved of Toleration.
and in his Letter to Mr Baxter is barely this, whether the Non-conformist Ministers ejected by the Act of Ʋniformity, are bound to sit down as Lay-men in the Parishes they live in,
and in his letter to Mr Baxter is barely this, whither the Nonconformist Ministers ejected by the Act of Ʋniformity, Are bound to fit down as Laymen in the Parishes they live in,
Thus the Dr in all his book hath said nothing directly to the question in hand, but the Terms of Communion he saith are the same now as at the first Reformation, but as to the Ministers, this is apparently otherwise, such Subscriptions and Declarations being required of them as no History can match,
Thus the Dr in all his book hath said nothing directly to the question in hand, but the Terms of Communion he Says Are the same now as At the First Reformation, but as to the Ministers, this is apparently otherwise, such Subscriptions and Declarations being required of them as no History can match,
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The contrivers of our impositions being then in France, when the Jansenists were removed from all Ecclesiastical Places by a like artifice as we afterwards were:
The contrivers of our impositions being then in France, when the Jansenists were removed from all Ecclesiastical Places by a like artifice as we afterwards were:
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as were the subscription to the Service Book, Can. 36. whereby so many worthy Ministers were turned out in K. Jame 's time, the Reading of the book for Soorts on the Lords Day,
as were the subscription to the Service Book, Can. 36. whereby so many worthy Ministers were turned out in K. James is time, the Reading of the book for Soorts on the lords Day,
and many such are still continued, viz, the constant Reading of the Communion Service, though there be no Sacrament, which makes the Prayers more tedious,
and many such Are still continued, videlicet, the constant Reading of the Communion Service, though there be no Sacrament, which makes the Prayers more tedious,
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and fuller of Repitions then they need to be, and also straitneth the Preacher, if it do not hinder the Sermon, the placeing the Communion Table and Railing it like an Altar,
and fuller of Repitions then they need to be, and also straiteneth the Preacher, if it do not hinder the Sermon, the placing the Communion Table and Railing it like an Altar,
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when the reason of it, viz, not offending the Jews was ceased, and they were an hindrance to the Gospel then the same Apostle would not give place to them, no not for an hour,
when the reason of it, videlicet, not offending the jews was ceased, and they were an hindrance to the Gospel then the same Apostle would not give place to them, no not for an hour,
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unless they had been extraordinarily inspired to that work, then indeed to vary from them, or endeavour to correct them, would be to reproach the Spirit by whom they acted.
unless they had been extraordinarily inspired to that work, then indeed to vary from them, or endeavour to correct them, would be to reproach the Spirit by whom they acted.
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as farr as they could in their circumstances, it is no disparagement to them, if others vary from them according to the times and circumstanees they live in.
as Far as they could in their Circumstances, it is no disparagement to them, if Others vary from them according to the times and circumstanees they live in.
The best men not inspired can but do what is best for their own time, we should therefore inquire not only whether the terms of Communion be the same now, that they were at the first Reformation, but also whether those terms be as necessary as Tolerable,
The best men not inspired can but do what is best for their own time, we should Therefore inquire not only whither the terms of Communion be the same now, that they were At the First Reformation, but also whither those terms be as necessary as Tolerable,
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The exprest in their Preface to the Common-Prayer Book their mind this purpose, viz. That they had done what they could in reforming the Church and the Liturgy, according to their light,
The expressed in their Preface to the Common prayer Book their mind this purpose, viz. That they had done what they could in reforming the Church and the Liturgy, according to their Light,
though in disputable and mutable things, because some of these Reformers, both Ministers and People of that time disliked some things that were imposed,
though in disputable and mutable things, Because Some of these Reformers, both Ministers and People of that time disliked Some things that were imposed,
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Nor is it altogether true, which he saith, that the dislike of our Liturgy or Ceremonies was wholly brought from abroad by Hooper, Rogers, &c. such as had travelled in Germany and Helvetia, where Cranmer himself had also been a considerable time;
Nor is it altogether true, which he Says, that the dislike of our Liturgy or Ceremonies was wholly brought from abroad by Hooper, Rogers, etc. such as had traveled in Germany and Helvetia, where Cranmer himself had also been a considerable time;
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Almongst Wicklif 's Opinion recited by Mr. Fox, and charged on him by his Adversaries, there by many pieces of the present Non-Con-formity, relating to Discipline and Ceremonies, and Dr. Fuller reports that in the latter end of K. Henry 8th. many Articles were complained of in the Convocation,
Almongst Wicklif is Opinion recited by Mr. Fox, and charged on him by his Adversaries, there by many Pieces of the present Non-Con-formity, relating to Discipline and Ceremonies, and Dr. Fuller reports that in the latter end of K. Henry 8th. many Articles were complained of in the Convocation,
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and some of them disliked? And is it no dishonour to them to change the Doctrine then establisht, in chief Articles of Faith, viz. the Pelagian and Arminian points, which have so long reigned amongst us? And concerning the Divine right of Bishops above Presbyters which they so expresly disavowed, both in their printed books,
and Some of them disliked? And is it not dishonour to them to change the Doctrine then established, in chief Articles of Faith, viz. the Pelagian and Arminian points, which have so long reigned among us? And Concerning the Divine right of Bishops above Presbyters which they so expressly disavowed, both in their printed books,
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and in the Manuscript of divers questions decided by them the account whereof we owe to this Learned man? All this therefore from the honour of our Reformers is but a flourish.
and in the Manuscript of diverse questions decided by them the account whereof we owe to this Learned man? All this Therefore from the honour of our Reformers is but a flourish.
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and yet three of the chief Men, Peter Martyr, Martyn Bucer, Paulus Fagius, who were sent from beyond Sea to assist in the Reformation, promoted no such continuance of these venerable Antiquities in the Churches abroad, where they had been made use of before to help to reform:
and yet three of the chief Men, Peter Martyr, Martyn Bucer, Paulus Fagius, who were sent from beyond Sea to assist in the Reformation, promoted no such Continuance of these venerable Antiquities in the Churches abroad, where they had been made use of before to help to reform:
But did they kneel? The Dr. will not say so, nor can he produce any evidence, that kneeling at the Communion was commonly used, till divers Hundred years after Popery had defiled the Western Church.
But did they kneel? The Dr. will not say so, nor can he produce any evidence, that kneeling At the Communion was commonly used, till diverse Hundred Years After Popery had defiled the Western Church.
those soon after the Apostles, and saith it gives great advantage to the Papists, to to reject the Customs of those times upon pretence that the Mistery of Iniquity was working even in the Apostles daies.
those soon After the Apostles, and Says it gives great advantage to the Papists, to to reject the Customs of those times upon pretence that the Mystery of Iniquity was working even in the Apostles days.
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I desire to know where we shall stop, and what Church shall we take for our pattern? Do all, did any, of the Churches for the first 300 years use our Ceremonies in their publick Church Service? or if they did, were not others also used in many Churches,
I desire to know where we shall stop, and what Church shall we take for our pattern? Do all, did any, of the Churches for the First 300 Years use our Ceremonies in their public Church Service? or if they did, were not Others also used in many Churches,
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Mr. Mead no Non-Conformist, hath proved, that Saints and Image Worship in remoter and smaller degrees, began very early in the Church, amongst which he reckons the most Ancient use of the Cross in Tertullian 's time, with which they use to fortifie themselves against the Devil and all evil Accidents.
Mr. Mead no Nonconformist, hath proved, that Saints and Image Worship in Remoter and smaller Degrees, began very early in the Church, among which he reckons the most Ancient use of the Cross in Tertullian is time, with which they use to fortify themselves against the devil and all evil Accidents.
and must we not go beyond or pass by all these times, and appeal only to Scripture as the only Rule for Constituring and Governing the Church? Did the Judges or Kings of Judah that reformed their Church before the Captivity,
and must we not go beyond or pass by all these times, and appeal only to Scripture as the only Rule for Constituring and Governing the Church? Did the Judges or Kings of Judah that reformed their Church before the Captivity,
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or Zerubbabel and Nehemiah after it, ever make former times their President? Did they not alwaies appeal to the Law of Moses? If we must suppose the times next the Apostles had their Customs,
or Zerubbabel and Nehemiah After it, ever make former times their President? Did they not always appeal to the Law of Moses? If we must suppose the times next the Apostles had their Customs,
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or to appoint and alter their own Customes and Ceremonies, we shall contradict our 20th. Artic. and bring our selves into unsupportable slavery to all the Cannons and Customes of all former times;
or to appoint and altar their own Customs and Ceremonies, we shall contradict our 20th. Artic. and bring our selves into unsupportable slavery to all the Cannons and Customs of all former times;
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Answ. This was indeed the true and chief reason why our Reformations was no more compleat because the Popish Bishops that were joyned with the Reformers hindred them,
Answer This was indeed the true and chief reason why our Reformations was no more complete Because the Popish Bishops that were joined with the Reformers hindered them,
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Mr. John Elliot a worthy Gentleman in the Parliament, Ann. 3. Car. 1. said, That he had seen in a Diary written with K. Edw. 6th. own hand, these words.
Mr. John Elliot a worthy Gentleman in the Parliament, Ann. 3. Car. 1. said, That he had seen in a Diary written with K. Edward 6th. own hand, these words.
To which we must add, that some of the good Bishops, Bishop Ridley in particular, being but late Converts from Popery, had yet a Zeal for the old Customes and Ceremonies, those that could be retained without manifest Superstition.
To which we must add, that Some of the good Bishops, Bishop Ridley in particular, being but late Converts from Popery, had yet a Zeal for the old Customs and Ceremonies, those that could be retained without manifest Superstition.
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And so much they themselues acknowledge in the Preface to the Service Book before cited; Now what Obligation is this upon us, not to endeavour a further Reformation?
And so much they themselves acknowledge in the Preface to the Service Book before cited; Now what Obligation is this upon us, not to endeavour a further Reformation?
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seeing till now our Church was alwaies charged to be too much addicted to Calvin, and influenced by him and Beza, both in K. Edw. and Queen Eliz. time.
seeing till now our Church was always charged to be too much addicted to calvin, and influenced by him and Beza, both in K. Edward and Queen Eliz time.
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but because Luther being almost wholy intent upon reforming the Doctrine of the Church, neglected matters of Discipline and Ceremonies, which his Followers interpret his judgment;
but Because Luther being almost wholly intent upon reforming the Doctrine of the Church, neglected matters of Discipline and Ceremonies, which his Followers interpret his judgement;
and grounded on the Word of God, in opposition to the Idolatrv and Superstitions of Rome, and particularly that Idol of the Mass. But the disputable things of our Lyturgy as to Government Rites and Ceremonies, were never in question then;
and grounded on the Word of God, in opposition to the Idolatrv and Superstitions of Room, and particularly that Idol of the Mass. But the disputable things of our Liturgy as to Government Rites and Ceremonies, were never in question then;
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But some of those Martyrs refused Conformity to them themselves, (as was shewed before,) and those who were the chief occasions of retaining that form of Worship,
But Some of those Martyrs refused Conformity to them themselves, (as was showed before,) and those who were the chief occasions of retaining that from of Worship,
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CHAP. II. The Second Argument from the Principles and Practise of the Old Non-Conformists considered; Their Principles and Practise the same with ours, so farr as their circumstances did bear.
CHAP. II The Second Argument from the Principles and practice of the Old nonconformists considered; Their Principles and Practise the same with ours, so Far as their Circumstances did bear.
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did not like of gathering separate Congregations, wrote earnestly against the Separation of the Brownists, and when silenced themselves, pleaded for quiet submission, hoping that others might teach the people better then themselves.
did not like of gathering separate Congregations, wrote earnestly against the Separation of the Brownists, and when silenced themselves, pleaded for quiet submission, hoping that Others might teach the people better then themselves.
though not to convince, yet to induce mens mind to further consideration of what they do, especially when it hath been proved by reason before as farr as the nature of the thing will bear,
though not to convince, yet to induce men's mind to further consideration of what they do, especially when it hath been proved by reason before as Far as the nature of the thing will bear,
but the Dr. having not given any direct argument either in his Sermon or this Book, to prove the Preaching of the Non-Conformists Unlawfull, which was the thing in question,
but the Dr. having not given any Direct argument either in his Sermon or this Book, to prove the Preaching of the nonconformists Unlawful, which was the thing in question,
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but by the new impositions of Arch-Bishop Whitgift, and the Canons of K. James which were not Law,) is it therefore certainly so indeed? what if they thought it unlawfull for them in their circumstances, is it therefore unlawfull for us in our present case;
but by the new impositions of Arch-Bishop Whitgift, and the Canonas of K. James which were not Law,) is it Therefore Certainly so indeed? what if they Thought it unlawful for them in their Circumstances, is it Therefore unlawful for us in our present case;
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only they whose business and duty it is to consider what they ought to do in the present case, are able throughly to judge what is meet for them to do or forbear.
only they whose business and duty it is to Consider what they ought to do in the present case, Are able thoroughly to judge what is meet for them to do or forbear.
But the Old Non-Conformists direct all their Zeal against Separation from the Church of England, as it was practised by the Brownists, and what hence can be inferr'd against the present Non-Conformists Preaching the Reader must judge.
But the Old nonconformists Direct all their Zeal against Separation from the Church of England, as it was practised by the Brownists, and what hence can be inferred against the present nonconformists Preaching the Reader must judge.
For the further clearing of this matter, I will briefly consider what were the general and avowed Principles of the old Non-Conformists in Ecclesiastical Matters, what was their practise,
For the further clearing of this matter, I will briefly Consider what were the general and avowed Principles of the old nonconformists in Ecclesiastical Matters, what was their practice,
Doctor Fuller saith, that the Non-conformists in the latter end of Queen Elizabeth, had a kind of Synod met in Coventry, Ann. 588, agreed upon divers things,
Doctor Fuller Says, that the nonconformists in the latter end of Queen Elizabeth, had a kind of Synod met in Coventry, Ann. 588, agreed upon diverse things,
as Canons, some whereof were, That Christ had appointed no Ministers in his Church but Presbyters and Deacons, that the Bishops pretending themselves to be neither Presbyters nor Deacons,
as Canonas, Some whereof were, That christ had appointed no Ministers in his Church but Presbyters and Deacons, that the Bishops pretending themselves to be neither Presbyters nor Deacons,
and that none ought to receive Ordination from them, because they Ordained not as Presbyters, but as Bishops, i. e. by a power not derived from Christ.
and that none ought to receive Ordination from them, Because they Ordained not as Presbyters, but as Bishops, i. e. by a power not derived from christ.
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This and much more he took from Bishop Bancroft. Dr. Ames the supposed Author of the English Puritanism delivers this, for the Judgment of the Puritans in those dayes;
This and much more he took from Bishop Bancroft. Dr. Ames the supposed Author of the English Puritanism delivers this, for the Judgement of the Puritans in those days;
They hold that there are not by any divine institution in the word any ordinary National Provincial or Diocesan Pastours, or Ministers under which the Pastours of particular Congregations are to be subject as Inferiour Officers;
They hold that there Are not by any divine Institution in the word any ordinary National Provincial or Diocesan Pastors, or Ministers under which the Pastors of particular Congregations Are to be Subject as Inferior Officers;
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and precisely then any of the rest, for the higher place that one Occupies in the Church, of the more necessity he is to the Church, the more carefully would Christ the head of the Church have been in pointing him out,
and precisely then any of the rest, for the higher place that one Occupies in the Church, of the more necessity he is to the Church, the more carefully would christ the head of the Church have been in pointing him out,
There is a Treatise written in the Name of all the Non-conformists, directed to King james, called a Protestation of the King's Supremacy, wherein they say pos. 27. We hold that these Ecclesiastical persons that make claim to greater power and authority than this, (i. e.
There is a Treatise written in the Name of all the nonconformists, directed to King james, called a Protestation of the King's Supremacy, wherein they say pos. 27. We hold that these Ecclesiastical Persons that make claim to greater power and Authority than this, (i. e.
in particular Congregations as in the former position ) especially they that make claim jure Divino of power and Jurisdiction to meddle with other Churches then that one Congregation of which they are or ought to be members, do usurp upon the Supremacy of the Civil Magistrate, who alone hath and ought to have (as we hold and maintain) a power over the several Congregations in his Dominions,
in particular Congregations as in the former position) especially they that make claim jure Divino of power and Jurisdiction to meddle with other Churches then that one Congregation of which they Are or ought to be members, do usurp upon the Supremacy of the Civil Magistrate, who alone hath and ought to have (as we hold and maintain) a power over the several Congregations in his Dominions,
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and consent in Religion, and worship of God, unto them all, but also to punish the offences of the several Congregations, that they shall commit against the Lawes of God, the Policy of this Realm,
and consent in Religion, and worship of God, unto them all, but also to Punish the offences of the several Congregations, that they shall commit against the Laws of God, the Policy of this Realm,
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or to commit it to any Ecclesiastical person or persons whatsoever, but ought himself to be as it were Arch-Bishop and general Over-sear of all the Churches within his Dominions,
or to commit it to any Ecclesiastical person or Persons whatsoever, but ought himself to be as it were Arch-Bishop and general Over-sear of all the Churches within his Dominions,
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and ought to imploy under him his honourable Council, his Judges, Lieutenants, &c. and Pos. 32. They crave that the Bishops may not be their Judges who were their professed enemies,
and ought to employ under him his honourable Council, his Judges, Lieutenants, etc. and Pos. 32. They crave that the Bishops may not be their Judges who were their professed enemies,
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or Prelacy, we can (in honour to his Majesty and the State, and in desire of peace) be content without envy to suffer them to enjoy their State and Dignity,
or Prelacy, we can (in honour to his Majesty and the State, and in desire of peace) be content without envy to suffer them to enjoy their State and Dignity,
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and to live as brethren amongst those Ministers that shall acknowledge spiritual homage unto their spiritual Lordships, paying unto them all temporal duties of Tenthes and such like,
and to live as brothers among those Ministers that shall acknowledge spiritual homage unto their spiritual Lordship's, paying unto them all temporal duties of Tenthes and such like,
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yea and joyning with them in the service and worship of God, so far as we may do it without our own particular communicating with them in those humane Traditions and Rites that in our Consciences we judge to be unlawful.
yea and joining with them in the service and worship of God, so Far as we may do it without our own particular communicating with them in those humane Traditions and Rites that in our Consciences we judge to be unlawful.
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and answereth Mr. Hooker and Bishop Bilson, where they maintain or excuse Bishops, or a power of imposing what government the Magistrate pleaseth upon the Church.
and Answers Mr. Hooker and Bishop Bilson, where they maintain or excuse Bishops, or a power of imposing what government the Magistrate Pleases upon the Church.
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2. They hold Congregations or Churches severally to be the only Gospel Churches, and each one to have full power and jurisdiction within it self, without being subject to any Ecclesiastical Officers but their own;
2. They hold Congregations or Churches severally to be the only Gospel Churches, and each one to have full power and jurisdiction within it self, without being Subject to any Ecclesiastical Officers but their own;
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This is the Scope of Mr. Baine's Diocesan Tryal, of Dr. Ames in his Medull. Theol. Cap. 32. Part. 1. And thus they joyntly declare, they hold that the Pastors of Particular Congregations are,
This is the Scope of Mr. Baine's Diocesan Trial, of Dr. Ames in his Medull. Theology Cap. 32. Part. 1. And thus they jointly declare, they hold that the Pastors of Particular Congregations Are,
or ought to be the highest Spiritual Officers in the Church, over whom (by any Divine Ordinance,) there is no Superiour Pastour, but only Jesus Christ.
or ought to be the highest Spiritual Officers in the Church, over whom (by any Divine Ordinance,) there is no Superior Pastor, but only jesus christ.
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and to the same purpose position 2. before cited, And Position 3. They hold that if there were a Supream, National or Ecclesiastical Minister or Pastour, that should be the Prince of Many thousand Pastors, that then also Christ (as he did in the Jewish Church) would have appointed a solemn National or Provincial Lyturgy or worship,
and to the same purpose position 2. before cited, And Position 3. They hold that if there were a Supreme, National or Ecclesiastical Minister or Pastor, that should be the Prince of Many thousand Pastors, that then also christ (as he did in the Jewish Church) would have appointed a solemn National or Provincial Liturgy or worship,
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and that unto the Metropolitan City, as unto Jerusalem, and that he would (as he did in the Jewish Church) more precisely and particularly have set down the manner of solemnization thereof then of his Parochial worship.
and that unto the Metropolitan city, as unto Jerusalem, and that he would (as he did in the Jewish Church) more precisely and particularly have Set down the manner of solemnization thereof then of his Parochial worship.
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then of that which is to be performed in a particular Congregation, they cannot be perswaded that God hath appointed any higher Ministers of his service and worship under the new Testament,
then of that which is to be performed in a particular Congregation, they cannot be persuaded that God hath appointed any higher Ministers of his service and worship under the new Testament,
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And Protestation Position 24th, We confine and bound all Ecclesiastical power within the limits only of one particular Congregation, holding that the greatest Ecclesiastical power ought not to stretch beyond the same,
And Protestation Position 24th, We confine and bound all Ecclesiastical power within the Limits only of one particular Congregation, holding that the greatest Ecclesiastical power ought not to stretch beyond the same,
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and that it is an arrogating of Princely Supremacy, for any Ecclesiastical person or persons whatsoever, to take upon themselves Ecclesiastical jurisdiction over many Churches, much more over whole Kingdoms aud Provinces of Christians.
and that it is an arrogating of Princely Supremacy, for any Ecclesiastical person or Persons whatsoever, to take upon themselves Ecclesiastical jurisdiction over many Churches, much more over Whole Kingdoms and Provinces of Christians.
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and herein they agreed with all the Protestant Churches besides the Lutherans; They hold that by Gods Ordinance there should be in every Church a Doctor whose special Office should be to instruct by way of Catechizing the ignorant of the Congregation (and that particularly) in the main grounds and principles of Religion, Chap. 4. Position 1. They held That by Gods Ordinance the Congregation should make choice of other officers as Assistants unto the Ministers in the spiritual Regiment of the Congregation who are by Office joyntly with the Ministers of the word, to be as Monitors and Overseers of the Manners and Conversation of all the Congregation,
and herein they agreed with all the Protestant Churches beside the Lutherans; They hold that by God's Ordinance there should be in every Church a Doctor whose special Office should be to instruct by Way of Catechizing the ignorant of the Congregation (and that particularly) in the main grounds and principles of Religion, Chap. 4. Position 1. They held That by God's Ordinance the Congregation should make choice of other Officers as Assistants unto the Ministers in the spiritual Regiment of the Congregation who Are by Office jointly with the Ministers of the word, to be as Monitors and Overseers of the Manners and Conversation of all the Congregation,
and that the Pastours and Doctors may better attend prayer and doctrine, and by their means, may be made better acquainted with the state of the people,
and that the Pastors and Doctors may better attend prayer and Doctrine, and by their means, may be made better acquainted with the state of the people,
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when other eyes besides their own shall wake, and watch over them Protestation Position 25. We hold it utterly unlawful for any one Minister to take upon himself,
when other eyes beside their own shall wake, and watch over them Protestation Position 25. We hold it utterly unlawful for any one Minister to take upon himself,
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or accept of a sole Ecclesiastical jurisdiction over so much as one Congregation, and therefore we hold that some of the sufficientest and most honest and godly men in the Congregation ought to be chosen by the heads of families to be adjoyned in Commission as assistants to the Minister in the spiritual Regiment of the Souls of that Congregation of which he is the Pastor.
or accept of a sole Ecclesiastical jurisdiction over so much as one Congregation, and Therefore we hold that Some of the sufficientest and most honest and godly men in the Congregation ought to be chosen by the Heads of families to be adjoined in Commission as assistants to the Minister in the spiritual Regiment of the Souls of that Congregation of which he is the Pastor.
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and so to cause them to restore such Officers, as may be unjustly rejected by them, &c. They hold that every established Church ought (as a special Prerogative by which she is endowed by Christ) to have power and liberty to elect and chuse their own spiritual and Ecclesiastical Officers,
and so to cause them to restore such Officers, as may be unjustly rejected by them, etc. They hold that every established Church ought (as a special Prerogative by which she is endowed by christ) to have power and liberty to elect and choose their own spiritual and Ecclesiastical Officers,
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And Position 6. They hold that if in this choice any particular Churches shall erre, that none upon earth but the Civil Magistrate hath power to controle or correct them for it,
And Position 6. They hold that if in this choice any particular Churches shall err, that none upon earth but the Civil Magistrate hath power to control or correct them for it,
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pos. 26. We hold that these Ecclesiastical Officers being so chosen by the Church or congregation are to exercise over the said congregation only a spiritual jurisdiction and power &c. Then they shew the manner of proceeding in censuring private Members when they offend,
pos. 26. We hold that these Ecclesiastical Officers being so chosen by the Church or congregation Are to exercise over the said congregation only a spiritual jurisdiction and power etc. Then they show the manner of proceeding in censuring private Members when they offend,
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or to defend against them those officers that without just causes they shall depose or deprive, The same Doctrine is desended by Dr. Ames Medul. Theol p. 1. cap. 35.
or to defend against them those Officers that without just Causes they shall depose or deprive, The same Doctrine is descended by Dr. Ames Medul. Theology p. 1. cap. 35.
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and if their lawful Ministers were without just cause ejected by any Superiour Powers, they did still retain the Right and Honour of being their Pastors.
and if their lawful Ministers were without just cause ejected by any Superior Powers, they did still retain the Right and Honour of being their Pastors.
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They hold that the Congregation having once made choice of their Spiritual Officers unto whom they commit the Regiment of their Souls, they ought not (without just cause,
They hold that the Congregation having once made choice of their Spiritual Officers unto whom they commit the Regiment of their Souls, they ought not (without just cause,
aud therefore that no ignorant, and Sole-reading Priests are to be reputed the Ministers of Jesus Christ, who sendeth none into his Ministry and Service,
and Therefore that no ignorant, and Sole-reading Priests Are to be reputed the Ministers of jesus christ, who sends none into his Ministry and Service,
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but such as he adorneth in some Measurewith Spiritual gifts, and they cannot be perswaded that the faculty of reading in ones Mother Tongue the Scriptures, &c. which any ordinary Turk, or Infidel hath, can be called in any Congruity of Speech, a Ministerial gift of Christ.
but such as he adorneth in Some Measurewith Spiritual Gifts, and they cannot be persuaded that the faculty of reading in ones Mother Tongue the Scriptures, etc. which any ordinary Turk, or Infidel hath, can be called in any Congruity of Speech, a Ministerial gift of christ.
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And posit. 12. They hold that it is as great an injury to force a Congregation or Church to maintain as their Pastor, with Tythes and such like Donations, that Person that either is not able to instruct them,
And posit. 12. They hold that it is as great an injury to force a Congregation or Church to maintain as their Pastor, with Tithes and such like Donations, that Person that either is not able to instruct them,
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Thus the Protestation, We deny no Authority to the King in matters Ecclesiastical, but only that which Christ Jesus the only head of the Church hath directly and precisely appropriated unto himself, and hath denied to communicate to any other Creature or Creatures in the world,
Thus the Protestation, We deny no authority to the King in matters Ecclesiastical, but only that which christ jesus the only head of the Church hath directly and precisely appropriated unto himself, and hath denied to communicate to any other Creature or Creatures in the world,
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and that the word of Christ which he hath given unto his Church, is of absolute perfection, containing in it all parts of the true Religion, both for substance and Ceremony,
and that the word of christ which he hath given unto his Church, is of absolute perfection, containing in it all parts of the true Religion, both for substance and Ceremony,
Thus Mr. Bradshaw in his Addition to the 12th. Argument against Ceremonies, argues, All Inventions and Devises of man grounded only upon the will of man,
Thus Mr. Bradshaw in his Addition to the 12th. Argument against Ceremonies, argues, All Inventions and Devises of man grounded only upon the will of man,
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and not upon any necessity of Nature or Civility set apart to Gods outward Worship, are contrary to the second Commandment: These Ceremonies are such.
and not upon any necessity of Nature or Civility Set apart to God's outward Worship, Are contrary to the second Commandment: These Ceremonies Are such.
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The Protestours declare themselves thus, We refuse Obedience only to such Canons as require the performance of such Acts and Rites of Religion as are rejected and abandoned of all other Reformed Churches as Superstitious disorders, such as are special Mysteries of the Romish Antichristian Idolatry, such as have been controverted in the Church, ever since the last breaking forth of the Light of the Gospel, out of the Cloud of Popery in Luthers time;
The Protestours declare themselves thus, We refuse obedience only to such Canonas as require the performance of such Acts and Rites of Religion as Are rejected and abandoned of all other Reformed Churches as Superstitious disorders, such as Are special Mysteres of the Romish Antichristian Idolatry, such as have been controverted in the Church, ever since the last breaking forth of the Light of the Gospel, out of the Cloud of Popery in Luthers time;
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such as all Protestant writers, and defenders of our Faith beyond the Seas, and most of our own Countrey-men have either in general or particular condemned as vain, idle, and unprofitable;
such as all Protestant writers, and defenders of our Faith beyond the Seas, and most of our own Countrymen have either in general or particular condemned as vain, idle, and unprofitable;
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and because the usual excuse for these and all other humane impositions (which the Dr. also makes frequent use of) is, that they are not imposed as things necessary to Salvation,
and Because the usual excuse for these and all other humane impositions (which the Dr. also makes frequent use of) is, that they Are not imposed as things necessary to Salvation,
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Mr. Bradshaw draws his Eleventh Argument from hence, That the Ceremonies are therefore unlawfull, because made necessary to Salvation, which he proves,
Mr. Bradshaw draws his Eleventh Argument from hence, That the Ceremonies Are Therefore unlawful, Because made necessary to Salvation, which he Proves,
because they are imposed with greater Sanctions, looked after with greater Vigilance, and the neglect of them punished with greater Penalties then many things necessary to Salvation are,
Because they Are imposed with greater Sanctions, looked After with greater Vigilance, and the neglect of them punished with greater Penalties then many things necessary to Salvation Are,
and promised to the obedient, even Heaven it self, and the greatest punishments inflicted and threatned against the disobedient, Hell it self not left out of the number.
and promised to the obedient, even Heaven it self, and the greatest punishments inflicted and threatened against the disobedient, Hell it self not left out of the number.
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because they contemn the Magistrates Authority, as well as all Offences in the Church, are or may be by this Doctrine made punishable with Excommunication, which depriving men of the ordinary means of Salvation doth what in them lies, cast them to Hell.
Because they contemn the Magistrates authority, as well as all Offences in the Church, Are or may be by this Doctrine made punishable with Excommunication, which depriving men of the ordinary means of Salvation does what in them lies, cast them to Hell.
8. The Non-Conformists desired that they might be excused from the Lyturgy and Government of the Church of England, that they might have leave to Govern their own Churches according to that platform of Discipline that they should draw up,
8. The nonconformists desired that they might be excused from the Liturgy and Government of the Church of England, that they might have leave to Govern their own Churches according to that platform of Discipline that they should draw up,
and the manner of all other Reformed Protestant Churches that have made separation from Rome, that we may not be forced against our Consciences to stain and pollute the simple and sincere Worship of God prescribed in his Word with any humane Traditions and Rites whatsoever,
and the manner of all other Reformed Protestant Churches that have made separation from Room, that we may not be forced against our Consciences to stain and pollute the simple and sincere Worship of God prescribed in his Word with any humane Traditions and Rites whatsoever,
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but that in Divine Worship we may be actors only of those things that may for matter or manner either in general or special be concluded out of the word of God,
but that in Divine Worship we may be actors only of those things that may for matter or manner either in general or special be concluded out of the word of God,
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unto which all other Doctrines are to be Consonant, as also a form of Divine Worship and Ecclesiastical Government in like manner warranted by the word,
unto which all other Doctrines Are to be Consonant, as also a from of Divine Worship and Ecclesiastical Government in like manner warranted by the word,
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and to be observed of us all, under any Civil Punishment, that it shall please the said Majesty and State to inflict, vnder whose authority alone we desire to exercise the same,
and to be observed of us all, under any Civil Punishment, that it shall please the said Majesty and State to inflict, under whose Authority alone we desire to exercise the same,
and unto whose punishment alone we desire to be subject, if we shall offend against any of these Laws and Canons that themselves shall approve in manner aforesaid,
and unto whose punishment alone we desire to be Subject, if we shall offend against any of these Laws and Canonas that themselves shall approve in manner aforesaid,
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and at such convenient times as it shall please them to assign to the intent that they and their Officers, may be better take notice of our offences (if any shall be committed in our Congregations and assemblies,) that they may punish the same accordingly.
and At such convenient times as it shall please them to assign to the intent that they and their Officers, may be better take notice of our offences (if any shall be committed in our Congregations and assemblies,) that they may Punish the same accordingly.
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as arroga•e and assume unto themselves under any pretence of the Law of God or man, the said power which we acknowledge only to be due to the Civil Magistrate, And Pos. 32. — We crave in all dutiful manner that which the very Law of nature yields unto us, that for as much as they are most malicious enemies unto us,
as arroga•e and assume unto themselves under any pretence of the Law of God or man, the said power which we acknowledge only to be due to the Civil Magistrate, And Pos. 32. — We crave in all dutiful manner that which the very Law of nature yields unto us, that for as much as they Are most malicious enemies unto us,
and do apparently thirst either after our blood, or shipwrack of our faith and Consciences, that they may not henceforth be our Judges in these causes,
and do apparently thirst either After our blood, or shipwreck of our faith and Consciences, that they may not henceforth be our Judges in these Causes,
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and that when they shall Publickly malign, or slander us, or our cause, it may be lawful for us in a dutiful sober peaceable and modest manner without personal reproach or disgrace, in as publick manner to justifie our selves,
and that when they shall Publicly malign, or slander us, or our cause, it may be lawful for us in a dutiful Sobrium peaceable and modest manner without personal reproach or disgrace, in as public manner to justify our selves,
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From all which we may fairly inferr, 1. That the old Non-Conformists generally did not only allow of Separation from the Church of England in its National Constitution, under Arch-Bishops,
From all which we may fairly infer, 1. That the old nonconformists generally did not only allow of Separation from the Church of England in its National Constitution, under Arch-Bishops,
Forasmuch as they declared the Hierarchy to be Antichristian, deragatory to Christs Government over his Church, contrary to the Constitution and Nature of the Church under the Gospel,
Forasmuch as they declared the Hierarchy to be Antichristian, deragatory to Christ Government over his Church, contrary to the Constitution and Nature of the Church under the Gospel,
and many gave it without kneeling, yea, many would not read the Common-Prayers, others but some pieces of them, contenting themselves either with Lectures without charge of a Parish,
and many gave it without kneeling, yea, many would not read the Common-prayers, Others but Some Pieces of them, contenting themselves either with Lectures without charge of a Parish,
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Let us next consider their practice, The Dr. tells us, That the Old Non-Conformists thought it unlawful for private Persons to endeavour Reformation of the Church, contrary to the will of the civil Magistrate, this he thinks condemns the practice of the present Non-Conformists.
Let us next Consider their practice, The Dr. tells us, That the Old nonconformists Thought it unlawful for private Persons to endeavour Reformation of the Church, contrary to the will of the civil Magistrate, this he thinks condemns the practice of the present nonconformists.
But Bishop Bancroft giveth another account of this matter, viz. That it was resolved amongst the Non-Conformists after many years waiting, and when they saw their admonitions to the Parliament 1570 had no effect, that then they should endeavour to reform each one in their own places,
But Bishop Bancroft gives Another account of this matter, viz. That it was resolved among the nonconformists After many Years waiting, and when they saw their admonitions to the Parliament 1570 had no Effect, that then they should endeavour to reform each one in their own places,
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yet so as by all means to preserve the peace of the Kingdom, which accordingly they did pursue in their several Synods, Classical, Provincial and National, from the year 1572 and forward, having at length composed a Book of Discipline Ann. 1583, which was revised by several Synods, and at length perfected,
yet so as by all means to preserve the peace of the Kingdom, which accordingly they did pursue in their several Synods, Classical, Provincial and National, from the year 1572 and forward, having At length composed a Book of Discipline Ann. 1583, which was revised by several Synods, and At length perfected,
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or to beat down or suppress any Superstition or Idolatry that shall be countenanced or maintained by the same, only every man is to look to himself, that he communicate not with the evils of the times, enduring what it shall please the State to inflict,
or to beatrice down or suppress any Superstition or Idolatry that shall be countenanced or maintained by the same, only every man is to look to himself, that he communicate not with the evils of the times, enduring what it shall please the State to inflict,
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and seeking by all honest and peaceable means all Reformation of publick abuses only at the hands of civil publick persons, and all practises contrary to these, we condemn as Seditious and sinful.
and seeking by all honest and peaceable means all Reformation of public Abuses only At the hands of civil public Persons, and all practises contrary to these, we condemn as Seditious and sinful.
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Bishop Bancroft makes it the design of his whole 3d. Book, to shew that the English Non-conformist did after the example of the Scots, endeavour Reformation contrary to,
Bishop Bancroft makes it the Design of his Whole 3d. Book, to show that the English Nonconformist did After the Exampl of the Scots, endeavour Reformation contrary to,
as appears by the question brought to Alexander Severus by the Cooks in Rome: who laid claim to a publick Hall, which the Christians used for their Worship,
as appears by the question brought to Alexander Severus by the Cooks in Room: who laid claim to a public Hall, which the Christians used for their Worship,
then that it should be a place devoted to Excess and Riot, and by degrees the Christians had many Beautifull Churches, which Dioclesian caused to be demolished,
then that it should be a place devoted to Excess and Riot, and by Degrees the Christians had many Beautiful Churches, which Diocletian caused to be demolished,
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and the Christians much bewailed it, yea Mr. Mead contends that even from Nero 's time the Christians had Churches or publick places appointed for their Worship.
and the Christians much bewailed it, yea Mr. Mead contends that even from Nero is time the Christians had Churches or public places appointed for their Worship.
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And Mr. Nich. Fuller maintains the same opinion in his Miscellanies grounding it on the fore-quoted place of Eusebius. They who maintained every Congregation to be a distinct Church, having full power within themselves,
And Mr. Nich. Fuller maintains the same opinion in his Miscellanies grounding it on the forequoted place of Eusebius. They who maintained every Congregation to be a distinct Church, having full power within themselves,
and their Ministers to be compleat Pastours must needs allow that every Congregation must have an intrinsick power of reforming and regulating themselves,
and their Ministers to be complete Pastors must needs allow that every Congregation must have an intrinsic power of reforming and regulating themselves,
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But the Non-Conformists judgment in this will better appear by their practise, under the restraints that were laid upon them by Laws and Canons, in the beginning of Q. Eliz. about 5 years Conformity was not pressed, the Liturgy seemed to be put as a bound to extravagant humors,
But the nonconformists judgement in this will better appear by their practice, under the restraints that were laid upon them by Laws and Canonas, in the beginning of Q. Eliz about 5 Years Conformity was not pressed, the Liturgy seemed to be put as a bound to extravagant humours,
But when it was perceived that the Non-Conformists encreased in number, and power with the people, subscription to the 39 Artic. without any limitation was urged 1562,
But when it was perceived that the nonconformists increased in number, and power with the people, subscription to the 39 Artic. without any limitation was urged 1562,
and many who had been Sufferers and Exiles in Q. Maries Days, refused to subscribe, amongst whom was the pious Mr. Fox, as saith Dr. Fuller, and from this time Mr. Ball dates the Miseries of our Church, saying,
and many who had been Sufferers and Exiles in Q. Mary's Days, refused to subscribe, among whom was the pious Mr. Fox, as Says Dr. Fuller, and from this time Mr. Ball dates the Misery's of our Church, saying,
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but when we came to bite and devour one another, the Papists were hardened, and forbore our Communion, the progress of the Gospel was greatly hindred,
but when we Come to bite and devour one Another, the Papists were hardened, and forbore our Communion, the progress of the Gospel was greatly hindered,
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and perpetual contentions amongst our selves did presently ensue, now many who did not subscribe were turned out of there places, both in the Church and in the Universities,
and perpetual contentions among our selves did presently ensue, now many who did not subscribe were turned out of there places, both in the Church and in the Universities,
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yet were looked on with an evil eye, and accounted Puritans, and from this time saith Dr. Fuller, there was a difference even among the Non-Conformists, Mr. Whittingham and others on the one side, held the Government of the Bishops,
yet were looked on with an evil eye, and accounted Puritans, and from this time Says Dr. Fuller, there was a difference even among the nonconformists, Mr. Whittingham and Others on the one side, held the Government of the Bishops,
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And if this difference among Non-Conformists be found at this day, it cannot be fairly said, they have forsaken the Principles of the First Non-Conformists, seeing it was among them from the beginning,
And if this difference among nonconformists be found At this day, it cannot be fairly said, they have forsaken the Principles of the First nonconformists, seeing it was among them from the beginning,
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and that sort of them have encreased all along much beyond the more moderate, through the obstinacy of the Prelats, who in all this space of 130 years since the Lyturgy was first established, have not amended or abated any one material thing to gratifie the Non-Conformists, excepting that of late, that the Lessons, Epistles and Gospels should be read in the New Translation.
and that sort of them have increased all along much beyond the more moderate, through the obstinacy of the Prelates, who in all this Molle of 130 Years since the Liturgy was First established, have not amended or abated any one material thing to gratify the nonconformists, excepting that of late, that the Lessons, Epistles and Gospels should be read in the New translation.
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The Non-Conformists that were turned out made a Separate Congregation in London, Preached and Administred all Sacraments in a Publick Hall about the year 1567.
The nonconformists that were turned out made a Separate Congregation in London, Preached and Administered all Sacraments in a Public Hall about the year 1567.
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but saith Beza, being advised with, disliked it, why? as Schismatical? No, but for fear of giving offence to the State, which it was then hoped might have been prevailed with to moderate things;
but Says Beza, being advised with, disliked it, why? as Schismatical? No, but for Fear of giving offence to the State, which it was then hoped might have been prevailed with to moderate things;
but did the rest of the Non-conformists sit down as lay men, and disert their Ministry? No Bishop Bancroft saith, ( Book 3. cap. 1.) that for the first twelve years of her Majesties reign, there were many secret meetings of the Non-conformists that came from beyond the Seas, both in private houses,
but did the rest of the nonconformists fit down as lay men, and disert their Ministry? No Bishop Bancroft Says, (Book 3. cap. 1.) that for the First twelve Years of her Majesties Reign, there were many secret meetings of the nonconformists that Come from beyond the Seas, both in private houses,
The Ministers, both those that kept their places, as well as those that were ejected, held frequent meetings amongst themselves, all Queen Elizabeths Reign,
The Ministers, both those that kept their places, as well as those that were ejected, held frequent meetings among themselves, all Queen Elizabeths Reign,
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after the Parliament had rejected their admonitions, Bishop Bancroft and Dr. Fuller says, the first of those meetings that came to their knowledge was at Walmsworth in Surrey, 1572;
After the Parliament had rejected their admonitions, Bishop Bancroft and Dr. Fuller Says, the First of those meetings that Come to their knowledge was At Walmsworth in Surrey, 1572;
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and from that time divers others were held at Cooks-field in Essex, Mr. Knew-stubs. Parsonage, at London, in Northamptonshire, yea at length there were three or four small Classes formed in most Counties in England; there were also a kind of Provincial Synods held at Oxford, at the time of the Act,
and from that time diverse Others were held At Cooks-field in Essex, Mr. Knew-stubs. Parsonage, At London, in Northamptonshire, yea At length there were three or four small Classes formed in most Counties in England; there were also a kind of Provincial Synods held At Oxford, At the time of the Act,
and at Cambridge at the Commencement, or at Sturbridge-fair, and at Coventry, ( An. 1588 Likewise National Synods were by them agreed on to be held at London, at the time of the sitting of Parliaments;
and At Cambridge At the Commencement, or At Sturbridge-fair, and At Coventry, (Nias 1588 Likewise National Synods were by them agreed on to be held At London, At the time of the sitting of Parliaments;
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and accordingly Bishop Bancroft names one or two that was afterward held by them, Ann. 158•, they first composed a book of Discipline, wherein they layed down a platform of Church Government in most things like to that in Scotland; and after that book had been revised in their several meetings,
and accordingly Bishop Bancroft names one or two that was afterwards held by them, Ann. 158•, they First composed a book of Discipline, wherein they laid down a platform of Church Government in most things like to that in Scotland; and After that book had been revised in their several meetings,
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and Government of the Church, which they intended to present to the Parliament, in the 27 year of Queen Elizabeth, with the form of an Act prefixt for its Establishment,
and Government of the Church, which they intended to present to the Parliament, in the 27 year of Queen Elizabeth, with the from of an Act prefixed for its Establishment,
This and much more the Bishop hath set down throughout his third book, which was learnt from the Confessions of Mr. Snape, Mr. Stone, Mr. Johnson, Ministers of North-hamptonshire, who were imprisoned,
This and much more the Bishop hath Set down throughout his third book, which was learned from the Confessions of Mr. Snape, Mr. Stone, Mr. Johnson, Ministers of Northamptonshire, who were imprisoned,
In Publick they held solemn meetings of Neighbour Ministers, once in three weeks, which they called Prophesyings, wherein some prayed, others preached, or made Divinity Lectures.
In Public they held solemn meetings of Neighbour Ministers, once in three weeks, which they called Prophesyings, wherein Some prayed, Others preached, or made Divinity Lectures.
and refused to interrupt them, though he incurr'd her displeasure for it, as may be seen in his petition in Dr. Fuller, with all the former passages, ibid.
and refused to interrupt them, though he incurred her displeasure for it, as may be seen in his petition in Dr. Fuller, with all the former passages, Ibid.
kneeling at the Sacrament was disused, even at the Temple-Church, in the time of Mr. Hooker and Mr. Traverse, as appears by their Petitions annext to Hookers Eccles. Polity:
kneeling At the Sacrament was disused, even At the Temple-Church, in the time of Mr. Hooker and Mr. Traverse, as appears by their Petitions annexed to Hookers Eccles. Polity:
for that in Emmanuel Coll. Chappel in Cambridge, many did not kneel, what they did in other parts of Church Government may be guest by this, that Mr. Cartwright enjoyned his own Man-Servant, being convict of Fornication, a form of acknowledgment which he gave him in writing, which was charged against him in the High Commission-Court.
for that in Emmanuel Coll. Chappel in Cambridge, many did not kneel, what they did in other parts of Church Government may be guest by this, that Mr. Cartwright enjoined his own Man-Servant, being convict of Fornication, a from of acknowledgment which he gave him in writing, which was charged against him in the High Commission-Court.
and how he was brought to submission and acknowledgment in the Congregation, and then absolved by Mr. Snape. The Bishop also gives account of their proceedings in their Classical Meetings, in their censures of their Brethren in the Ministry.
and how he was brought to submission and acknowledgment in the Congregation, and then absolved by Mr. Snape. The Bishop also gives account of their proceedings in their Classical Meetings, in their censures of their Brothers in the Ministry.
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though they were torn from them, and still visited them with Letters, and in person, Praying, Catechizing, expounding the Scriptures to them in private, some were received into Gentlemens Houses,
though they were torn from them, and still visited them with Letters, and in person, Praying, Catechizing, expounding the Scriptures to them in private, Some were received into Gentlemens Houses,
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they joyned together in publick and private Fasts, they administred the Sacraments privately, they contracted and married many, being resorted too from far,
they joined together in public and private Fasts, they administered the Sacraments privately, they contracted and married many, being resorted too from Far,
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for the good and grave Counsel they use to give at such times, some taught Schools, others bred up young men in their houses for their Ministry, Mr. Bernard Gilpin in Yorkshire is noted by Dr. Fuller for this, that he was wont to have twenty young Scholers at a time in his house;
for the good and grave Counsel they use to give At such times, Some taught Schools, Others bred up young men in their houses for their Ministry, Mr. Bernard Gilpin in Yorkshire is noted by Dr. Fuller for this, that he was wont to have twenty young Scholars At a time in his house;
and as the number of Non-Conformists increased, by the increase of new Impositions, and more rigorous Prosecutions under the growing Arminian Faction in the Church, in the latter end of King James, and under Arch-Bishop Lauds Government.
and as the number of nonconformists increased, by the increase of new Impositions, and more rigorous Prosecutions under the growing Arminian Faction in the Church, in the latter end of King James, and under Arch-Bishop Lauds Government.
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and the Act against Conventicles, which do cautiously in particular provide against all such things for the future, which the Contrivers of them would never have thought on, had not experience taught them that those were the private practises of former Non-Conformists,
and the Act against Conventicles, which do cautiously in particular provide against all such things for the future, which the Contrivers of them would never have Thought on, had not experience taught them that those were the private practises of former nonconformists,
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It must therefore be remembred, (having been spoken more largely before,) that for a good part of Q. Eliz. Reign, Conformity was not urged with any strictness, only Subscription to the 39 Artic. and that too, moderate by the Statute of the 13 Eliz.
It must Therefore be remembered, (having been spoken more largely before,) that for a good part of Q. Eliz Reign, Conformity was not urged with any strictness, only Subscription to the 39 Artic. and that too, moderate by the Statute of the 13 Eliz
they had also travelled abroad amongst other Churches, and therefore were not so zealous in matters disputable at home, of this we have a notable Testimonie from Mr. Cranmer, in his Letter to Mr. Hooker, neither of them to the Non-Conformists. At first the greatest part of the Learned in the Land, were either eagerly affected,
they had also traveled abroad among other Churches, and Therefore were not so zealous in matters disputable At home, of this we have a notable Testimony from Mr. Cranmer, in his letter to Mr. Hooker, neither of them to the nonconformists. At First the greatest part of the Learned in the Land, were either eagerly affected,
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but as not being so convenient for our state, in regard of dangerous innovations like to grow thereby, one man stood in the gap to oppose them, &c. which was Dr. Whitgift, the following Brch-Bishop;
but as not being so convenient for our state, in regard of dangerous innovations like to grow thereby, one man stood in the gap to oppose them, etc. which was Dr. Whitgift, the following Brch-Bishop;
The Non-Conformists yet enjoyed their places, at least some places, as Mr. Cartwright who was removed from being Professor in Cambridge, yet was suffered quietly to Preach in an Hospital at Warwick till his death.
The nonconformists yet enjoyed their places, At least Some places, as Mr. Cartwright who was removed from being Professor in Cambridge, yet was suffered quietly to Preach in an Hospital At Warwick till his death.
Besides the Non-conformists were then but few in comparison of the other Ministers, and the people much fewer, who had not so much Religion as to make any difference betwixt Ministers,
Beside the nonconformists were then but few in comparison of the other Ministers, and the people much fewer, who had not so much Religion as to make any difference betwixt Ministers,
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and Preaching, and Discipline, or to distinguish betwixt the good and bad, nor were there yet any footsteps of men going back again towards Rome, in Doctrine, Government or Ceremonies;
and Preaching, and Discipline, or to distinguish betwixt the good and bad, nor were there yet any footsteps of men going back again towards Room, in Doctrine, Government or Ceremonies;
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and therefore those Non-conformists might very well judge it was most advantagious to the Gospel for them by quiet and private means to serve their people,
and Therefore those nonconformists might very well judge it was most advantageous to the Gospel for them by quiet and private means to serve their people,
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Till Whitgifts time there was hope that the acceptable things in the Liturgy and Church Government might have been mended, their greatest defenders judging this their best plea,
Till Whitgifts time there was hope that the acceptable things in the Liturgy and Church Government might have been mended, their greatest defenders judging this their best plea,
and setting up of Elders was not necesary, or as Mr. Hooker expresseth it in his Epistle Dedicatory to the Arch-Bishop (which also is the drift of his book) that there was no great harm if things complained of were still continued in the Church,
and setting up of Elders was not necessary, or as Mr. Hooker Expresses it in his Epistle Dedicatory to the Arch-Bishop (which also is the drift of his book) that there was no great harm if things complained of were still continued in the Church,
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and the bounds of our first Reformation maintained as sacred, But Arch-Bishop Laud extended Conformity to his new Arminian Doctrines, to his new Ceremonies,
and the bounds of our First Reformation maintained as sacred, But Arch-Bishop Laud extended Conformity to his new Arminian Doctrines, to his new Ceremonies,
and to bring all men into such subjection to himself under the name of the Church, that they must neither speak nor do any thing in Religion but what he allowed and appointed,
and to bring all men into such subjection to himself under the name of the Church, that they must neither speak nor doe any thing in Religion but what he allowed and appointed,
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At length when almost all men weary of confusions longed for peace and union, the same Laudensian Arminian Faction influenced the State, to establish Conformity in an higher degree then ever, viz. that all Ministers should not only practise,
At length when almost all men weary of confusions longed for peace and Union, the same Laudensian Arminian Faction influenced the State, to establish Conformity in an higher degree then ever, viz. that all Ministers should not only practise,
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but approve by publick declaration, all that was enjoyned in the Lyturgy, without any considerable amendment, hereupon there is no favour to be shewed to any, no moderation nor no end, all being established by a Law,
but approve by public declaration, all that was enjoined in the Liturgy, without any considerable amendment, hereupon there is no favour to be showed to any, no moderation nor no end, all being established by a Law,
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nor were they content to deprive the Non-conformists of their Churches, but a second Law is added to drive them above five miles from those that were there people,
nor were they content to deprive the nonconformists of their Churches, but a second Law is added to drive them above five miles from those that were there people,
They are all turn'd out as one man, and that for no reason given, only things devised to be laid on them as snares which the imposers knew they could not submit to.
They Are all turned out as one man, and that for no reason given, only things devised to be laid on them as snares which the imposers knew they could not submit to.
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and prophaness break in like a torrent, now whether there is as much reason that the present Non-Conformists should keep as private as the former did, the Reader must judge.
and profaneness break in like a torrent, now whither there is as much reason that the present nonconformists should keep as private as the former did, the Reader must judge.
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or with the Society as a Company of private men, Praying or otherwise Worshipping God together, provided nothing was then used or done, which they disliked.
or with the Society as a Company of private men, Praying or otherwise Worshipping God together, provided nothing was then used or done, which they disliked.
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These Principles destructive of all Churches, the Non-Conformists earnestly opposed, especially the first, sc. separation from all the Reformed Churches, as Antichristian.
These Principles destructive of all Churches, the nonconformists earnestly opposed, especially the First, sc. separation from all the Reformed Churches, as Antichristian.
but in maintaining the Churches of England to be true Churches, did they the Prelaticall, Nationall Church, in respect of the Established constitution, which themselves had so often called Antichristian?
but in maintaining the Churches of England to be true Churches, did they the Prelatical, National Church, in respect of the Established constitution, which themselves had so often called Antichristian?
It is manifest by their Books, and what is forequoted of their opinions, that they meant it of the several Parishes or Congregations in England, that they were true Churches, both in respect of their Constitution,
It is manifest by their Books, and what is forequoted of their opinions, that they meant it of the several Parishes or Congregations in England, that they were true Churches, both in respect of their Constitution,
nevertheless when the Ministers in particular Parishes were more then ordinary defective, and unprofitable, they allowed and encouraged the people to resort to Neighbour Parishes for better means of edification;
nevertheless when the Ministers in particular Parishes were more then ordinary defective, and unprofitable, they allowed and encouraged the people to resort to Neighbour Parishes for better means of edification;
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and so it is in all times, and all matters of controversie, and what considerable difference is there betwixt their allowing people to go to other Parishes or Gentlemens Chappels,
and so it is in all times, and all matters of controversy, and what considerable difference is there betwixt their allowing people to go to other Parishes or Gentlemens Chapels,
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and our allowing them to go to private Meetings, seeing one takes them off from their own Pastor and Church as much as the other? The Dr. saith they still kept the same Liturgy,
and our allowing them to go to private Meetings, seeing one Takes them off from their own Pastor and Church as much as the other? The Dr. Says they still kept the same Liturgy,
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for some, the Old Puritan Preachers used it not in their Parishes or Chappels, others but little of it, others would Baptize without the Cross, give the Sacrament without kneeling, Marry without the Ring, &c. which made people resort to them, who could not have such Liberty at home,
for Some, the Old Puritan Preachers used it not in their Parishes or Chapels, Others but little of it, Others would Baptise without the Cross, give the Sacrament without kneeling, Marry without the Ring, etc. which made people resort to them, who could not have such Liberty At home,
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and so they varified from, if not omitted the Liturgy of the Church, but can a man be a Member of the National Church of England and hold Communion with it, without being a Member of a particular Parish,
and so they varified from, if not omitted the Liturgy of the Church, but can a man be a Member of the National Church of England and hold Communion with it, without being a Member of a particular Parish,
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and they do not separate from them, or break off Membership though pro tempere, and for the present necessity, they do ordinarily Communicate in private Meetings, where the same Doctrine and Worship is used, only some circumstances and ceremonies omitted,
and they do not separate from them, or break off Membership though Pro tempere, and for the present necessity, they do ordinarily Communicate in private Meetings, where the same Doctrine and Worship is used, only Some Circumstances and ceremonies omitted,
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Obj. 2. The Dr. next objects that we contradict the Principles of the Assembly of Divines, who did disapprove and gave reasons against the toleration desired by the Congregational Brethren, as tending to endless Separation.
Object 2. The Dr. next objects that we contradict the Principles of the Assembly of Divines, who did disapprove and gave Reasons against the toleration desired by the Congregational Brothers, as tending to endless Separation.
Answ. The Toleration desired was, that all men should have liberty to joyn with what Congregation and Pastor they pleased without respect to Parish or place of abode,
Answer The Toleration desired was, that all men should have liberty to join with what Congregation and Pastor they pleased without respect to Parish or place of Abided,
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and that we should begin to lay the Foundation of Churches again, seeing our Parishes, at least those that have good Ministers, have all things necessary to a Church,
and that we should begin to lay the Foundation of Churches again, seeing our Parishes, At least those that have good Ministers, have all things necessary to a Church,
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Mr. Cotten adds way of the Churches of New-England, that it is great presumption to say that the Church of England was faulty in its first Constitution,
Mr. Cotten adds Way of the Churches of New england, that it is great presumption to say that the Church of England was faulty in its First Constitution,
But where is the Consequence to our purpose, that because the Assembly, and we as well as they maintain that the Parishes of England are true Churches,
But where is the Consequence to our purpose, that Because the Assembly, and we as well as they maintain that the Parishes of England Are true Churches,
and not to be subverted, therefore when Thousands of their Ministers are violently thrust out from them without any cause given, (and if they had been all cast out as it was in Scotland, the Argument is the same) and their People left either desolate,
and not to be subverted, Therefore when Thousands of their Ministers Are violently thrust out from them without any cause given, (and if they had been all cast out as it was in Scotland, the Argument is the same) and their People left either desolate,
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CHAP. III. An Answer to the 3d. Argument from the Nature and Sinfulness of Separation. THE Dr. spends the whole second part of his Book in Examining, as he saith.
CHAP. III. an Answer to the 3d. Argument from the Nature and Sinfulness of Separation. THE Dr. spends the Whole second part of his Book in Examining, as he Says.
Sect. 1. The Principles of the present Separation, and those are of two degrees. (1.) Of some that hold no Communion with the Church of England lawful.
Sect. 1. The Principles of the present Separation, and those Are of two Degrees. (1.) Of Some that hold no Communion with the Church of England lawful.
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The Question only is, whether it be Schismatical and Unjustifiable for us to Preach and Exercise all Ministerial Acts to the People in our Circumstances, still maintaining all the Peace and Communion we can, hoping in Gods due time this Wound of the Church may be healed. What further.
The Question only is, whither it be Schismatical and Unjustifiable for us to Preach and Exercise all Ministerial Acts to the People in our circumstances, still maintaining all the Peace and Communion we can, hoping in God's due time this Wound of the Church may be healed. What further.
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Questions any particular Men have about the Constitution of Churches, belongs not to the Cause or Party of the Non-Conformists, whose sence he wrongfully ascribes to Mr. A, and Mr. B. when they only speak of General Questions about Church Communion,
Questions any particular Men have about the Constitution of Churches, belongs not to the Cause or Party of the nonconformists, whose sense he wrongfully ascribes to Mr. A, and Mr. B. when they only speak of General Questions about Church Communion,
but such Separation he would insinuate, is the Non-Conformists Preaching, therefore sinful. Answ. In Answer to this we say, (1.) That the Non-Conformists do disclaim,
but such Separation he would insinuate, is the nonconformists Preaching, Therefore sinful. Answer In Answer to this we say, (1.) That the nonconformists do disclaim,
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and afterwards many of the People were excommunicated (and more would have been, could the Parish Ministers have had their wills) for non-communicating in doubtful, if not sinful things.
and afterwards many of the People were excommunicated (and more would have been, could the Parish Ministers have had their wills) for noncommunicating in doubtful, if not sinful things.
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And as they own no separation, so their practise doth not constrain them to acknowledge it, They hold Communion with the Parishes, not only in Faith and Doctrine,
And as they own no separation, so their practice does not constrain them to acknowledge it, They hold Communion with the Parishes, not only in Faith and Doctrine,
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but wait till abuses may be amended, and breaches healed, and yet it not be their duty to hold constant communion in all or any acts of publick worship;
but wait till Abuses may be amended, and Breaches healed, and yet it not be their duty to hold constant communion in all or any acts of public worship;
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This appears by the instance of the ten Tribes after Jeroboams Apostacy, they were still members of the Church of Jerusalem, and might not gather any other Church;
This appears by the instance of the ten Tribes After Jeroboams Apostasy, they were still members of the Church of Jerusalem, and might not gather any other Church;
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there were many amongst them who held Communion with Judah in Doctrine and Charity, but yet could not go up to Jerusalem to all or any of the Feasts or Sacrifices, which were there cheif Publick Worship.
there were many among them who held Communion with Judah in Doctrine and Charity, but yet could not go up to Jerusalem to all or any of the Feasts or Sacrifices, which were there chief Public Worship.
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And that they sinned not in forbearing, appears, because the eminent Prophets Elijah, Elisha, and their Schollars, who were so numerous that Obadiah alone saved an hundred from Jezabels cruelty,
And that they sinned not in forbearing, appears, Because the eminent prophets Elijah, Elisha, and their Scholars, who were so numerous that Obadiah alone saved an hundred from Jezebel's cruelty,
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and kept private meetings with them, but neither went themselves, nor required the people to go up to Jerusalem as things then stood, Hosea blamed the Priests for laying snares and nets upon Mizpah and Tabor, Chap. 5.12.
and kept private meetings with them, but neither went themselves, nor required the people to go up to Jerusalem as things then stood, Hosea blamed the Priests for laying snares and nets upon Mizpah and Tabor, Chap. 5.12.
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and preached to them, where they had opportunity, did ever press them to go up to all acts of Publick worship at Jerusalem, because they were Members of that Church.
and preached to them, where they had opportunity, did ever press them to go up to all acts of Public worship At Jerusalem, Because they were Members of that Church.
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Again, the people of Judah, who lived nearer to the Temple, and had free access to it when it was open, those that were upright whether, Priests or private persons, went not up to it in the time of Idolatrous Kings,
Again, the people of Judah, who lived nearer to the Temple, and had free access to it when it was open, those that were upright whither, Priests or private Persons, went not up to it in the time of Idolatrous Kings,
when the Publick Worship was corrupted, yet they continued members of the Church; they frequented the Synagogues or more private meetings at home, Malac. 3.16.
when the Public Worship was corrupted, yet they continued members of the Church; they frequented the Synagogues or more private meetings At home, Malachi 3.16.
and waited sometimes many years, till Publick abuses should be redressed, I know it will be said the case is not the same, Idolatry was here set up in Publick,
and waited sometime many Years, till Public Abuses should be Redressed, I know it will be said the case is not the same, Idolatry was Here Set up in Public,
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I Answer, The question is not about the parrelling the case, but the truth of this proposition, that where occasional communion is lawful, constant is necessary,
I Answer, The question is not about the parrelling the case, but the truth of this proposition, that where occasional communion is lawful, constant is necessary,
Those Jews were still members of the Church at Jerusalem, and yet did not, could not (the farre greatest part of them) go up thither, They therefore held communion in some things,
Those jews were still members of the Church At Jerusalem, and yet did not, could not (the Far greatest part of them) go up thither, They Therefore held communion in Some things,
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and yet not be bound to all acts of Communion or worship with it, and such a case we have frequently in Ecclesiastical history when the people of some great City,
and yet not be bound to all acts of Communion or worship with it, and such a case we have frequently in Ecclesiastical history when the people of Some great city,
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The good Wheat continually-leaving the Tares, among whom yet it is very likely, some good Wheat may be scattered, it remains then that they keep to their Priviledge,
The good Wheat continually-leaving the Tares, among whom yet it is very likely, Some good Wheat may be scattered, it remains then that they keep to their Privilege,
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but communicate with them as Brethren, especially in such common Duties, as do not contain a plain acknowledgment of their undue and Schismatical practise,
but communicate with them as Brothers, especially in such Common Duties, as do not contain a plain acknowledgment of their undue and Schismatical practice,
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Answ. Lawfull is either simply and absolutely so, or Lawfull in those Circumstannces as the Apostle distinguisheth betwixt lawful and expedient, 1 Cor. 6.12. i. e. lawful in it self, or lawful in this or that case.
Answer Lawful is either simply and absolutely so, or Lawful in those Circumstannces as the Apostle Distinguisheth betwixt lawful and expedient, 1 Cor. 6.12. i. e. lawful in it self, or lawful in this or that case.
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and this was the meaning of the Old Non Conformists Severe reprehensions of the Brownists, viz. that they dishonoured Christ, reproached his Servants, his gifts and Graces in them,
and this was the meaning of the Old Non Conformists Severe reprehensions of the Brownists, viz. that they dishonoured christ, reproached his Servants, his Gifts and Graces in them,
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as it is probable they did not, (at least those pious, peaceable men, Cyprian and Augustine ) when they said Schism is as bad as Idolatry, &c. we may say by their leave, that they shew'd more zeal for themselves and their own Interest,
as it is probable they did not, (At least those pious, peaceable men, Cyprian and Augustine) when they said Schism is as bad as Idolatry, etc. we may say by their leave, that they showed more zeal for themselves and their own Interest,
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We do acknowledge all Un-necessary Separation from a Church is a sin, let the ground be what it will, the errour of Conscience in him, who thinks it a duty will not make it a duty, it doth impair Love, it layeth the Church open to her Enemies reproaches,
We do acknowledge all Unnecessary Separation from a Church is a since, let the ground be what it will, the error of Conscience in him, who thinks it a duty will not make it a duty, it does impair Love, it Layeth the Church open to her Enemies Reproaches,
as if it would excuse men for the neglect of their Salvation, or make them amends for the loss of Heaven, that they have been scrupelously fearful of running into Schism.
as if it would excuse men for the neglect of their Salvation, or make them amends for the loss of Heaven, that they have been scrupelously fearful of running into Schism.
Let the Church take care as Mr. Hales adviseth, that the Terms of her Communion be no other then the Scripture will justifie, and do concern all Christians;
Let the Church take care as Mr. Hales adviseth, that the Terms of her Communion be no other then the Scripture will justify, and do concern all Christians;
Let the Ministers labour in publick and private with soft words and good Reasons to satisfie the People in all their doubts about things relating to the Church,
Let the Ministers labour in public and private with soft words and good Reasons to satisfy the People in all their doubts about things relating to the Church,
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yet they were not troubled in Constantine 's time, the Bishops of theirs sate in the Councel of Nice, they had their publick Churches, one in Constantinople, when it was the Imperial Seat, to which the people generally resorted when Macedonius was Bishop,
yet they were not troubled in Constantine is time, the Bishops of theirs sat in the Council of Nicaenae, they had their public Churches, one in Constantinople, when it was the Imperial Seat, to which the people generally resorted when Macedonius was Bishop,
and setting up the Church in the Suburbs, yea, saith Socrates, the people would have been admitted into their Communion if the Novatians had been willing,
and setting up the Church in the Suburbs, yea, Says Socrates, the people would have been admitted into their Communion if the Novatians had been willing,
3. Say, that all Separation is as great a sin as our Author would insinuate, what means doth he prescribe to prevent it? why, he saith all men are bound to do,
3. Say, that all Separation is as great a since as our Author would insinuate, what means does he prescribe to prevent it? why, he Says all men Are bound to do,
if men must judge for themselves, what is Lawfull absolutely and what not, and what is Lawfull or not in their circumstances, will not this open a door for Separation,
if men must judge for themselves, what is Lawful absolutely and what not, and what is Lawful or not in their Circumstances, will not this open a door for Separation,
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as much as any thing his opposites have said, he blames them for allowing people to separate upon pretence of their Ministers insufficiency or scandal,
as much as any thing his opposites have said, he blames them for allowing people to separate upon pretence of their Ministers insufficiency or scandal,
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or interruption on them againist their wills, for doubtfull ceremonies for modes of Worship, for want of Discipline or right Constitution of the Church,
or interruption on them againist their wills, for doubtful ceremonies for modes of Worship, for want of Discipline or right Constitution of the Church,
or gross usurpations over mens Consciences and Liberty? do any prudent men allow Separation without good cause, full proof, all endeavours of amendment, patient waiting,
or gross usurpations over men's Consciences and Liberty? do any prudent men allow Separation without good cause, full proof, all endeavours of amendment, patient waiting,
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but Tyranny over mens Consciences, that they shall be compell'd to approve, and do whatsoever their Rulers please as the Papists teach? yes, the Dr's final determination is Page 208. A prudent and due submission in Lawfull things is a medium betwixt Tyranny over Mens Consciences,
but Tyranny over men's Consciences, that they shall be compelled to approve, and do whatsoever their Rulers please as the Papists teach? yes, the Dr's final determination is Page 208. A prudent and due submission in Lawful things is a medium betwixt Tyranny over Men's Consciences,
and endless Separation, what is here more then any Brownist will grant that understands himself, viz. that as Rulers must not Tyrannize over Mens Consciences,
and endless Separation, what is Here more then any Brownist will grant that understands himself, viz. that as Rulers must not Tyrannise over Men's Consciences,
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if the people must judge for themselves in the things that concern them, then they must judge of the insufficiency of their Minister, the Legallity of his call,
if the people must judge for themselves in the things that concern them, then they must judge of the insufficiency of their Minister, the Legality of his call,
and the like? but how then hath the Dr. put a stop to Separation more then they? may not men pretend things required to be unlawfull, submission not to be due nor prudent,
and the like? but how then hath the Dr. put a stop to Separation more then they? may not men pretend things required to be unlawful, submission not to be due nor prudent,
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and if men will pretend cause of Separation when there is none or manifestly insufficient, or but dubious, they may be convicted, and if they separate, bear their blame:
and if men will pretend cause of Separation when there is none or manifestly insufficient, or but dubious, they may be convicted, and if they separate, bear their blame:
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but whilst men are subject to mistake, to passion and partiallity, which will be till our Lord come, what shall put a stop to Separation but necessary moderation in Rulers in imposing? one reverence in the people in submitting,
but while men Are Subject to mistake, to passion and partiality, which will be till our Lord come, what shall put a stop to Separation but necessary moderation in Rulers in imposing? one Reverence in the people in submitting,
and meekness towards those, who notwithstanding all care, weakly or peevishly may dissent in things that are tolerable? This Learned man hath not shewed us,
and meekness towards those, who notwithstanding all care, weakly or peevishly may dissent in things that Are tolerable? This Learned man hath not showed us,
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The Donatists and Novatians had their Bishops, imposing Uniformity in Ceremonies could not, the First Division in the Christian Church rose about the keeping of Easter-day, if people offend against the plain Rule of Scripture,
The Donatists and Novatians had their Bishops, imposing Uniformity in Ceremonies could not, the First Division in the Christian Church rose about the keeping of Easterday, if people offend against the plain Rule of Scripture,
Obj: The Dr. objects, the Reformers taught, that where there is soundness in Doctrine and Worship people ought not to separate from a Church for lesser defects, real or apparent,
Object: The Dr. objects, the Reformers taught, that where there is soundness in Doctrine and Worship people ought not to separate from a Church for lesser defects, real or apparent,
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Answ. 1. Doctrine and Worship are indeed the chief things in a Church, for if God be truly worshipped and his knowledge be truly taught, mens lives will be bettered,
Answer 1. Doctrine and Worship Are indeed the chief things in a Church, for if God be truly worshipped and his knowledge be truly taught, men's lives will be bettered,
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or else neither Preach nor Worship God in the Congregation at all, or so seldom that the people can be little profited by them, the Reformers never thought of this mystery.
or Else neither Preach nor Worship God in the Congregation At all, or so seldom that the people can be little profited by them, the Reformers never Thought of this mystery.
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2. It is not true that they separated from Rome only, for the Corruptions of Doctrine and Worship, it was for such Corruptions hat they counted her Antichristian a Rotten and Apostate Church, with whom they might have no Church Communion,
2. It is not true that they separated from Room only, for the Corruptions of Doctrine and Worship, it was for such Corruptions hat they counted her Antichristian a Rotten and Apostate Church, with whom they might have no Church Communion,
Dr. Hammond Dr. Bramhal and others of late insist upon this as the chief defence of our departure from Rome, viz. because the Church of England was for the first 600 years independent on her never Subject to her,
Dr. Hammond Dr. Bramhall and Others of late insist upon this as the chief defence of our departure from Room, viz. Because the Church of England was for the First 600 Years independent on her never Subject to her,
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but Dr. Reynolds conference with Hart, and all other of the Reformers who wrote against the Popes Supremacy, made this one Argument to justifie their secession,
but Dr. Reynolds conference with Heart, and all other of the Reformers who wrote against the Popes Supremacy, made this one Argument to justify their secession,
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3. The first Reformers generally, except Calvin, were too negligent both of Worship and Discipline, being wholly intent upon reforming the Doctrine of the Church, gross Idolatry indeed in Worshiping the Mass, Saints and Angels they did quickly espy,
3. The First Reformers generally, except calvin, were too negligent both of Worship and Discipline, being wholly intent upon reforming the Doctrine of the Church, gross Idolatry indeed in Worshipping the Mass, Saints and Angels they did quickly espy,
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perhaps they waited that the Princes should reform these things, or it may be they thought if they could have liberty to Preach sound Doctrine, that would of it self purge out these disorders in worship and ceremonies, they also might think the people,
perhaps they waited that the Princes should reform these things, or it may be they Thought if they could have liberty to Preach found Doctrine, that would of it self purge out these disorders in worship and ceremonies, they also might think the people,
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but they found they were mistaken, and some of them saw their errour while they lived, Bucer Oelochampadius and others complained as Comconius hath cited them in his Exhortation, that they had not set up Discipline at first,
but they found they were mistaken, and Some of them saw their error while they lived, Bucer Oelochampadius and Others complained as Comconius hath cited them in his Exhortation, that they had not Set up Discipline At First,
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for now the people had got Knowledge and Notions, and were used to Liberty, they would not bear the Yoak of Discipline, Bucer with Tears said to some Bohemians when he had read their Confession and former Discipline, vos soli habetis regnum Christi interris, none but you have the Kingdom of Christ on Earth.
for now the people had god Knowledge and Notions, and were used to Liberty, they would not bear the Yoke of Discipline, Bucer with Tears said to Some Bohemians when he had read their Confessi and former Discipline, vos soli Habetis Kingdom Christ interris, none but you have the Kingdom of christ on Earth.
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Answ. That same Synod also declares that Ceremonies ought not to be imposed, and when they had recommended kneeling at the Sacrament to their People, to distinguish them from the Socinians that lived amongst them, they add that they would not enjoyn it,
Answer That same Synod also declares that Ceremonies ought not to be imposed, and when they had recommended kneeling At the Sacrament to their People, to distinguish them from the socinians that lived among them, they add that they would not enjoin it,
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for if they should, then they might be necessitated to use the Ecclesiastical Censures against those who would not submit, which ought not to be used for Rites and Ceremonies.
for if they should, then they might be necessitated to use the Ecclesiastical Censures against those who would not submit, which ought not to be used for Rites and Ceremonies.
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nor generally practised in the Church, till Transubstantiation was established, and for the danger of bringing back Popery by these Ceremonies, the Experience of this and the last Age (since Bishop Laud new modled the Church) is abundant proof I will only instance in kneeling at the Supper, which turned the Table to an Altar, set it at the East end of the Church, railed it in, made it Sacred,
nor generally practised in the Church, till Transubstantiation was established, and for the danger of bringing back Popery by these Ceremonies, the Experience of this and the last Age (since Bishop Laud new modled the Church) is abundant proof I will only instance in kneeling At the Supper, which turned the Table to an Altar, Set it At the East end of the Church, railed it in, made it Sacred,
because there it is hoc est Corpus meum, this is my body, whereas in the Pulpit it is but hoc est verbum meum, this is my word. And then Dr. Heylin writes a Book to prove that there was some kind of Sacrifice of Christ in the Eucharist which was answered by Dr. Hackwell; and now how far were these Men from the Mass.
Because there it is hoc est Corpus meum, this is my body, whereas in the Pulpit it is but hoc est verbum meum, this is my word. And then Dr. Heylin writes a Book to prove that there was Some kind of Sacrifice of christ in the Eucharist which was answered by Dr. Hackwell; and now how Far were these Men from the Mass.
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but alas what hope of Union with Protestant Churches, when we teach, that where there are no Diocesan Bishops, there are no Churches, no Ministry, no Sacraments, some of his Majesties Chaplains when they were with him in Paris, did hold no Communion with the French Churches,
but alas what hope of union with Protestant Churches, when we teach, that where there Are no Diocesan Bishops, there Are no Churches, no Ministry, no Sacraments, Some of his Majesties Chaplains when they were with him in paris, did hold no Communion with the French Churches,
That no man shall Preach or Administer the Lords Supper, much less have any Ecclesiastical Preferment that is not Episcopally Ordained, besides all other Subscriptions.
That no man shall Preach or Administer the lords Supper, much less have any Ecclesiastical Preferment that is not Episcopally Ordained, beside all other Subscriptions.
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as well as in admitting the People to lay-Communion, as in the famous instance of Victor and Polycarpus at Rome, celebrating the Sacrament together, Let us unite at home,
as well as in admitting the People to Lay-communion, as in the famous instance of Victor and Polycarp At Room, celebrating the Sacrament together, Let us unite At home,
THE Dr. spends the whole 3d. part of his Book in confuting the Pleas for Separation from the Church of England, and gathering new Churches, which I shall leave to those whom it concerns,
THE Dr. spends the Whole 3d. part of his Book in confuting the Pleasant for Separation from the Church of England, and gathering new Churches, which I shall leave to those whom it concerns,
and shall only say, that all these disputes do really increase, and not hinder Separation, by laying open the first Principles of Government to the People,
and shall only say, that all these disputes doe really increase, and not hinder Separation, by laying open the First Principles of Government to the People,
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and as in Commonwealths, when People have not the Protection of their Governours, or the Benefit of their Laws and just Priviledges, rigorous proceedings dispose them to defection,
and as in Commonwealths, when People have not the Protection of their Governors, or the Benefit of their Laws and just Privileges, rigorous proceedings dispose them to defection,
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and to study Arguments to defend it from the natural principles of self-preservation, and the peoples interest in all Government by their Primitive consent to it,
and to study Arguments to defend it from the natural principles of self-preservation, and the peoples Interest in all Government by their Primitive consent to it,
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So, rigorous Impositions in the Church, without any condescention in Governours, upon just complaints, will at last make the People weary of forbearing,
So, rigorous Impositions in the Church, without any condescension in Governors, upon just complaints, will At last make the People weary of forbearing,
and then it will little avail their Rulers, either to their profit, honour or peace of their Consciences, to cry out upon Rebellion or Schism when they have lost the people:
and then it will little avail their Rulers, either to their profit, honour or peace of their Consciences, to cry out upon Rebellion or Schism when they have lost the people:
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The general sence of the Non-Conformists, both Ministers and People, (leaving to particular Persons their particular sentiments as the Church of England also doth to many of her Members,) is this:
The general sense of the nonconformists, both Ministers and People, (leaving to particular Persons their particular sentiments as the Church of England also does to many of her Members,) is this:
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desiring and waiting for an opportunity to return fully to the Parish-Communion, when ever it shall please their Rulers to condescend to their reasonable request, in relaxing or removing those things which are so offensive to them;
desiring and waiting for an opportunity to return Fully to the Parish-Communion, when ever it shall please their Rulers to condescend to their reasonable request, in relaxing or removing those things which Are so offensive to them;
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when erroneous, or otherwise unfit Pastours were obtruded on them, or other differences arose amongst them, whereupon the Congregations were often divided,
when erroneous, or otherwise unfit Pastors were obtruded on them, or other differences arose among them, whereupon the Congregations were often divided,
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as in Rome, Antioch, Alexandria, and Constantinople, with divers other places, and then when those offences and differences were removed, they returned to full eommunion again;
as in Room, Antioch, Alexandria, and Constantinople, with diverse other places, and then when those offences and differences were removed, they returned to full eommunion again;
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or other times could not communicate there, because of Corruptions under some Kings of Judah, who then held private Assemblies for the present necessity,
or other times could not communicate there, Because of Corruptions under Some Kings of Judah, who then held private Assemblies for the present necessity,
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and with the help of inferiour Officers to preserve themselves from being sold or destroyed, provided they still retain a resolution of returning to the Body of the Army,
and with the help of inferior Officers to preserve themselves from being sold or destroyed, provided they still retain a resolution of returning to the Body of the Army,
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Thus the Non-Conformists lie under such a necessity, they conceive for the Reasons laid down in the former part, ch. 6, and 7. which it may not be amiss for a conclusion briefly to sum up.
Thus the nonconformists lie under such a necessity, they conceive for the Reasons laid down in the former part, changed. 6, and 7. which it may not be amiss for a conclusion briefly to sum up.
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now they are Multitudes, and those who are zealous for Conformity, appear fewer then those, who would be glad to have it reproved, at least in all places that are most civilized.
now they Are Multitudes, and those who Are zealous for Conformity, appear fewer then those, who would be glad to have it reproved, At least in all places that Are most civilized.
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and therefore ought not after so much Experience of the evil of it, and also after plain evidence of benefit and advantage to Religion, by the removal of it for some years, to have been again so rigorously enjoyned.
and Therefore ought not After so much Experience of the evil of it, and also After plain evidence of benefit and advantage to Religion, by the removal of it for Some Years, to have been again so rigorously enjoined.
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and his own Chaplains and dependents were not ashamed to profess, that there was a design of Reconciliation with Rome; and whether the present growth of Popery and Confidence that the Papists are arrived to, had not its Rise from the Act of Uniformity, its turning out so many Ministers,
and his own Chaplains and dependents were not ashamed to profess, that there was a Design of Reconciliation with Room; and whither the present growth of Popery and Confidence that the Papists Are arrived to, had not its Rise from the Act of Uniformity, its turning out so many Ministers,
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6. So great a number of Ministers and Students were cast out by the Act of Uniformity, that cannot but for one age at least, greatly endanger the Church, which must needs be supplied with young ignorant and unlearned persons,
6. So great a number of Ministers and Students were cast out by the Act of Uniformity, that cannot but for one age At least, greatly endanger the Church, which must needs be supplied with young ignorant and unlearned Persons,
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And to this against the Ministers was added, that none of the same snares were put upon the people, all that bore office, civil or military, that so there might be no relief for the present,
And to this against the Ministers was added, that none of the same snares were put upon the people, all that boar office, civil or military, that so there might be no relief for the present,
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Now should all this be quietly submitted to, there would be no end of imposition on the Church, seeing Rulers might when ever they pleased throw out both their Magistrates and Ministers,
Now should all this be quietly submitted to, there would be no end of imposition on the Church, seeing Rulers might when ever they pleased throw out both their Magistrates and Ministers,
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as well as ungratefully, for the most part cast it, 'tis not to be forgot, what attempts and endeavours his Majesty made at his entrance on his Kingdoms, to moderate and accommodate things in the Church, both by his declarations,
as well as ungratefully, for the most part cast it, it's not to be forgotten, what attempts and endeavours his Majesty made At his Entrance on his Kingdoms, to moderate and accommodate things in the Church, both by his declarations,
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but the Commissioners for the Church would never vouchsafe a personal conference, and debate with the Non-Conformists about the things they desired to be amended;
but the Commissioners for the Church would never vouchsafe a personal conference, and debate with the nonconformists about the things they desired to be amended;
and verily believing that if these impositions be continued, they will unhinge and divide the people, that scarce any time or means will reduce them to due order,
and verily believing that if these impositions be continued, they will unhinge and divide the people, that scarce any time or means will reduce them to due order,
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