The case of the exiled Vaudois and French Protestants stated, and their relief recommended to all good Christians, especially to those of the reformed religion in a sermon preach'd at St. James Westminster, April 5, 1699, being the day of the publick fast / by William Wake ...
OUR Blessed Saviour having spent the greatest Part of this Chapter in declaring to his Disciples what Troubles, and Persecutions, they should undergo for his Sake;
OUR Blessed Saviour having spent the greatest Part of this Chapter in declaring to his Disciples what Troubles, and Persecutions, they should undergo for his Sake;
takes Occasion from thence, in the Verses before the Text, to shew, how we ought to behave Our selves towards Those who should fall into any Sufferings upon such an Account;
Takes Occasion from thence, in the Verses before the Text, to show, how we ought to behave Our selves towards Those who should fallen into any Sufferings upon such an Account;
He that receiveth you, says he, receiveth Me; and He that receiveth Me, receiveth Him that sent Me. He that receiveth a Prophet, in the Name of a Prophet, shall receive a Prophets Reward.
He that receives you, Says he, receives Me; and He that receives Me, receives Him that sent Me. He that receives a Prophet, in the Name of a Prophet, shall receive a prophets Reward.
I shall not trouble you with any nice Enquiry into the distinction which our Saviour, in these words, makes of Those whom he therein recommends to our Charity, and Entertainment. Three sorts of Christians he manifestly refers to in them,
I shall not trouble you with any Nicaenae Enquiry into the distinction which our Saviour, in these words, makes of Those whom he therein recommends to our Charity, and Entertainment. Three sorts of Christians he manifestly refers to in them,
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and speaks of Those in the Text, as the least, and meanest, of them All. And yet even of These He tells Us, that Whosoever should give but a Cup of Cold water to drink, to One such Christian, in the name of a Disciple ;
and speaks of Those in the Text, as the least, and Meanest, of them All. And yet even of These He tells Us, that Whosoever should give but a Cup of Cold water to drink, to One such Christian, in the name of a Disciple;
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I will shew you, That those who Profess the Gospel of Christ, must expect oftentimes to meet with Tryals, and Persecutions, from Wicked Men, upon the account of it.
I will show you, That those who Profess the Gospel of christ, must expect oftentimes to meet with Trials, and Persecutions, from Wicked Men, upon the account of it.
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II. That it is the Duty of every Good Christian, according to his Ability, to assist and support those who suffer upon such an Account. And, III. That whatsoever Charity we shall exercise towards such Persons, upon the account of their Sufferings, it shall turn to our great Advantage in the other World ;
II That it is the Duty of every Good Christian, according to his Ability, to assist and support those who suffer upon such an Account. And, III. That whatsoever Charity we shall exercise towards such Persons, upon the account of their Sufferings, it shall turn to our great Advantage in the other World;
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This was what our Saviour expresly declared to his Disciples in this Chapter ; and their own Experience sufficiently convinced them of the Truth of his Prediction.
This was what our Saviour expressly declared to his Disciples in this Chapter; and their own Experience sufficiently convinced them of the Truth of his Prediction.
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what are all its Histories but the Records of those Tryals which its most eminent Professors underwent for the sake of it? What Torments they endured; what Oppositions they met with;
what Are all its Histories but the Records of those Trials which its most eminent Professors underwent for the sake of it? What Torments they endured; what Oppositions they met with;
and by what Deaths they perfected all their other Sufferings? When, in the Language of our Apostle, Every one who would live Godly in Christ Jesus, was sure to suffer persecution. Their Religion was their Crime: and there was no choice left them but to renounce it, or to resolve to suffer ;
and by what Death's they perfected all their other Sufferings? When, in the Language of our Apostle, Every one who would live Godly in christ jesus, was sure to suffer persecution. Their Religion was their Crime: and there was no choice left them but to renounce it, or to resolve to suffer;
But the truth of the Gospel was still persecuted, tho' under another Character: And the Sufferings which Christians have brought on their fellow Christians, have not been at all less, than what had been inflicted upon them by their Common Enemies heretofore.
But the truth of the Gospel was still persecuted, though under Another Character: And the Sufferings which Christians have brought on their fellow Christians, have not been At all less, than what had been inflicted upon them by their Common Enemies heretofore.
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And think that they do God Service, when they Dye their hands with the bloud of His Servants. Yet to this degree of Fury have some Christians, in these later Ages, arrived:
And think that they do God Service, when they Die their hands with the blood of His Servants. Yet to this degree of Fury have Some Christians, in these later Ages, arrived:
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So is there nothing more contrary to all the Rules of the Gospel, than to propagate its interests by Violence, and Oppression. This the Primitive Christians, constantly objected to their Heathen Enemies. This all the Best, and Wisest Men, have generally asserted ever since:
So is there nothing more contrary to all the Rules of the Gospel, than to propagate its interests by Violence, and Oppression. This the Primitive Christians, constantly objected to their Heathen Enemies. This all the Best, and Wisest Men, have generally asserted ever since:
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and they are themselves in danger of Suffering upon this Account. And yet such is the strange partiality of Mankind, that we hardly any of us know how to set bounds to this Temper, when we have the Power in our Hands.
and they Are themselves in danger of Suffering upon this Account. And yet such is the strange partiality of Mankind, that we hardly any of us know how to Set bounds to this Temper, when we have the Power in our Hands.
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We think we have all a Right to persecute Others, tho' none have any to return it upon Our selves. And accordingly, we do all, in our several turns, both Rail at Persecution in Matters of Religion, and yet continue to set up for it.
We think we have all a Right to persecute Others, though none have any to return it upon Our selves. And accordingly, we do all, in our several turns, both Rail At Persecution in Matters of Religion, and yet continue to Set up for it.
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But as this Temper has always been observed to prevail most on the Worst Side ; (which is generally found to make up with Violence, what it wants in Argument:) So of all kinds of Christians never have any been more scandalously guilty of this Barbarity than those of the Church of Rome ;
But as this Temper has always been observed to prevail most on the Worst Side; (which is generally found to make up with Violence, what it Wants in Argument:) So of all Kinds of Christians never have any been more scandalously guilty of this Barbarity than those of the Church of Room;
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that she has Glutted her self with the Bloud of the best-Christians, and still continues to thirst for more: And openly avows that, Principle, which I am now speaking against,
that she has Glutted her self with the Blood of the best-Christians, and still continues to thirst for more: And openly avows that, Principle, which I am now speaking against,
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I shall not here enter on any particular Relation of those Persecutions, with which that Church has filled the Histories of the whole World, for some Ages past:
I shall not Here enter on any particular Relation of those Persecutions, with which that Church has filled the Histories of the Whole World, for Some Ages past:
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And of which not only Europe, but Asia, and America; Infidels, as well as Christians, have been the Spectators. Blessed be God! neither her Cruelties, nor her Corruptions, are unknown to any of Us. It shall suffice to say, that as our Saviour Christ from the beginning knew what would happen to his Church to the very end of the World;
And of which not only Europe, but Asia, and America; Infidels, as well as Christians, have been the Spectators. Blessed be God! neither her Cruelties, nor her Corruptions, Are unknown to any of Us. It shall suffice to say, that as our Saviour christ from the beginning knew what would happen to his Church to the very end of the World;
than to direct his Apostles, and Primitive Disciples, how it would behove them to manage themselves, with relation to the Heathen, and Jewish, Cruelty.
than to Direct his Apostles, and Primitive Disciples, how it would behove them to manage themselves, with Relation to the Heathen, and Jewish, Cruelty.
And that whether we consider them (1 st. ) Under the common Character of Christians. Or (2 dly) under the more particular Circumstance, Of suffering for Righteousness sake.
And that whither we Consider them (1 Saint.) Under the Common Character of Christians. Or (2 dly) under the more particular Circumstance, Of suffering for Righteousness sake.
Even this alone will oblige Us not only to minister to their Wants, but to do it with a singular desire, and affection of Mind towards Them. God who has commanded Us to Do Good unto All Men ;
Even this alone will oblige Us not only to minister to their Wants, but to do it with a singular desire, and affection of Mind towards Them. God who has commanded Us to Do Good unto All Men;
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There is a Brotherly Love required of Us by Christ, towards One Another, beyond what we are obliged to have for the rest of Mankind: and which ought to dispose Us not only to a more tender sense of, and compassion, for their Needs ;
There is a Brotherly Love required of Us by christ, towards One another, beyond what we Are obliged to have for the rest of Mankind: and which ought to dispose Us not only to a more tender sense of, and compassion, for their Needs;
In such Circumstances as these, not to Assist our Brethren, is to deny our Faith: And the neglect we put upon Them, will fall not so much upon Them, as upon Him whose Disciples they are,
In such circumstances as these, not to Assist our Brothers, is to deny our Faith: And the neglect we put upon Them, will fallen not so much upon Them, as upon Him whose Disciples they Are,
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Hence we may observe, in all the antient Persecutions of the Church, with what an Officious diligence the Other Christians still attended upon their Martyrs and Confessors. How they ministred to them in their Prisons, and Bonds: Went with them to their Judgments ;
Hence we may observe, in all the ancient Persecutions of the Church, with what an Officious diligence the Other Christians still attended upon their Martyrs and Confessors. How they ministered to them in their Prisons, and Bonds: Went with them to their Judgments;
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If Persecution for the Faith arises, which part soever suffers, 'tis the Church that is persecuted. And we ought to account our selves concern'd to bear our Share in the Evils which our Fellow-Christians Undergo,
If Persecution for the Faith arises, which part soever suffers, it's the Church that is persecuted. And we ought to account our selves concerned to bear our Share in the Evils which our Fellow-Christians Undergo,
And we shall, in effect, Renounce the Cause for which they suffer, if we refuse to partake with them in their Sufferings. But to Own and to Receive them; to Cherish, and Relieve them;
And we shall, in Effect, Renounce the Cause for which they suffer, if we refuse to partake with them in their Sufferings. But to Own and to Receive them; to Cherish, and Relieve them;
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Which brings Me to the last Point I proposed to speak to; III. That whatsoever Charity we shall exercise towards such Persons, upon the account of their Sufferings ;
Which brings Me to the last Point I proposed to speak to; III. That whatsoever Charity we shall exercise towards such Persons, upon the account of their Sufferings;
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as to this of Charity. In the Old Testament, it pleased God to encourage the Jews to a liberal Exercise of it, by the Hope of a present Retribution that should be made to Them for it.
as to this of Charity. In the Old Testament, it pleased God to encourage the jews to a liberal Exercise of it, by the Hope of a present Retribution that should be made to Them for it.
yet has our Saviour Christ assured Us, that a plentiful Reversion shall be laid up for Us in Heaven, to reward every Act of Charity that We perform here upon Earth.
yet has our Saviour christ assured Us, that a plentiful Reversion shall be laid up for Us in Heaven, to reward every Act of Charity that We perform Here upon Earth.
An Eminent Argument whereof we meet with in the account which He has given Us of the last Judgment: And in which He seems to make the whole Issue of our Acquittal, or Condemnation, in a manner, to depend upon it.
an Eminent Argument whereof we meet with in the account which He has given Us of the last Judgement: And in which He seems to make the Whole Issue of our Acquittal, or Condemnation, in a manner, to depend upon it.
Sick and in Prison, and ye Ministred not unto Me. These are the Sentences, which our Saviour Christ will pronounce, upon the Good and Bad at the last Day. And from which if we may not generally conclude, that Our Charity is the only Thing that shall hereafter be Enquired into,
Sick and in Prison, and you Ministered not unto Me. These Are the Sentences, which our Saviour christ will pronounce, upon the Good and Bad At the last Day. And from which if we may not generally conclude, that Our Charity is the only Thing that shall hereafter be Inquired into,
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And that he who has a true Love for his Neighbour, and is upon all Occasions ready to do all the Good he can for him, shall hardly fail of being Accepted by God, as he will be sure to be generally beloved of Men, for his Beneficence.
And that he who has a true Love for his Neighbour, and is upon all Occasions ready to do all the Good he can for him, shall hardly fail of being Accepted by God, as he will be sure to be generally Beloved of Men, for his Beneficence.
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tho' even that alone would be Sufficient, to make Good the Promise of the Text to Us. He who Relieves a Persecuted Christian, in the Name of a Disciple ;
though even that alone would be Sufficient, to make Good the Promise of the Text to Us. He who Relieves a Persecuted Christian, in the Name of a Disciple;
in the Name of a Disciple, shall not lose its Reward. So acceptable a thing is it to God to Confess him, in any Way, before Men! And so certainly shall he who do's it, be Gloriously Rewarded by him to all Eternity.
in the Name of a Disciple, shall not loose its Reward. So acceptable a thing is it to God to Confess him, in any Way, before Men! And so Certainly shall he who do's it, be Gloriously Rewarded by him to all Eternity.
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then I shall need only to shew, that you have here a proper Occasion presented to you, to practice the One, and to advance the Other. And that I shall do in this following method.
then I shall need only to show, that you have Here a proper Occasion presented to you, to practice the One, and to advance the Other. And that I shall do in this following method.
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The Persons of whom we are now speaking, are a Portion of the Christians of the Evangelical Churches of Piemont. The common Name by which they are most known, is that of Vaudois, or Waldenses: So called not from Peter Waldo, as has commonly been supposed;
The Persons of whom we Are now speaking, Are a Portion of the Christians of the Evangelical Churches of Piedmont. The Common Name by which they Are most known, is that of Vaudois, or Waldenses: So called not from Peter Waldo, as has commonly been supposed;
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Among those who, in these Western Parts, appeared in the defence of the Christian Truths, none was more Eminent than Claudius, the Learned, and Zealous Bishop of Turin ;
Among those who, in these Western Parts, appeared in the defence of the Christian Truths, none was more Eminent than Claudius, the Learned, and Zealous Bishop of Turin;
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and led him on both to the Discovery, and the Reformation, of several Other Abuses, that had privily crept into those Parts. The Invocation of Saints ;
and led him on both to the Discovery, and the Reformation, of several Other Abuses, that had privily crept into those Parts. The Invocation of Saints;
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And the Issue of his Endeavours was, that tho' He met with much Opposition, and rais'd to himself many Enemies, yet he went on prosperously with his Undertaking;
And the Issue of his Endeavours was, that though He met with much Opposition, and raised to himself many Enemies, yet he went on prosperously with his Undertaking;
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and laid the Foundation of that Purity of Christianity in his Diocess, which has ever since been preserved by these Churches of the Valleys, to this very Day.
and laid the Foundation of that Purity of Christianity in his Diocese, which has ever since been preserved by these Churches of the Valleys, to this very Day.
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In the first Times of Christianity, so far was the Bishop of Rome from being thought to have a General Authority over the Whole Church of Christ, that his Jurisdiction did not extend to the neighbouring Diocess of Italy its self.
In the First Times of Christianity, so Far was the Bishop of Room from being Thought to have a General authority over the whole Church of christ, that his Jurisdiction did not extend to the neighbouring Diocese of Italy its self.
It cannot be doubted but that this must have been no small Grievance to the ambitious tempers, and designs, of the Bishops of Rome: Who therefore omitted no Endeavours to gain the Bishop of Milan to their side;
It cannot be doubted but that this must have been no small Grievance to the ambitious tempers, and designs, of the Bishops of Room: Who Therefore omitted no Endeavours to gain the Bishop of Milan to their side;
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It happen'd about that time, that among other things, a Controversy was raised between the Clergy, and People of that Diocess, concerning the Marriage of their Priests. To compose this, Pope Nicholas the IId. became a Mediator between them;
It happened about that time, that among other things, a Controversy was raised between the Clergy, and People of that Diocese, Concerning the Marriage of their Priests. To compose this, Pope Nicholas the IId. became a Mediator between them;
From hence began an Open Schism in the Church of Milan. The One part adhered to the Interests of Rome: The other, with their Arch-Bishop, stood up for their own Liberties ;
From hence began an Open Schism in the Church of Milan. The One part adhered to the Interests of Room: The other, with their Arch-Bishop, stood up for their own Liberties;
and the Rights of the Clergy. And being for this deserted by the Rest, they communicated by themselves in a place called Pataria, and from thence were afterwards known by the Name of Patarines.
and the Rights of the Clergy. And being for this deserted by the Rest, they communicated by themselves in a place called Pataria, and from thence were afterwards known by the Name of Patarines.
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It was not long after this, that Peter Waldo, of whom I before spake, began a Reformation of Religion at Lyons: Whose party being dispersed, many of them chose to retire for safety into the Valleys ;
It was not long After this, that Peter Waldo, of whom I before spoke, began a Reformation of Religion At Lyons: Whose party being dispersed, many of them chosen to retire for safety into the Valleys;
and Settled, and Secured, in their pure Profession of the Gospel. It would be too long to relate, what great Good was done, by their means, to all the other Churches of Europe. What Colonies they sent out into France, Germany, England, and even into Italy its self;
and Settled, and Secured, in their pure Profession of the Gospel. It would be too long to relate, what great Good was done, by their means, to all the other Churches of Europe. What Colonies they sent out into France, Germany, England, and even into Italy its self;
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to propagate the Truth of the Gospel. From these Churches it was that our Wicleff derived his Faith, and Knowledge. From these, the Churches of Bohemia were establish'd.
to propagate the Truth of the Gospel. From these Churches it was that our Wycliffe derived his Faith, and Knowledge. From these, the Churches of Bohemia were established.
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by the Great Reformation which was generally made in Europe, about the beginning of the last Century. Anno. 1517. These then are the Persons whom we now recommend to your Charity. They are a part of the most antient of all the Reformed Churches of Europe. Who by breaking off betimes from the Tyranny, and Communion, of the Bishop of Rome, were never at all involved in the most part of those Errors which that Church abounds with;
by the Great Reformation which was generally made in Europe, about the beginning of the last Century. Anno 1517. These then Are the Persons whom we now recommend to your Charity. They Are a part of the most ancient of all the Reformed Churches of Europe. Who by breaking off betimes from the Tyranny, and Communion, of the Bishop of Room, were never At all involved in the most part of those Errors which that Church abounds with;
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I have before observed, that it was about the middle of the xi th Century, that the Church of Rome usurping upon the Authority of that of Milan, occasion'd a Seperation of many of the Italic Churches from its Communion ;
I have before observed, that it was about the middle of the xi that Century, that the Church of Room usurping upon the authority of that of Milan, occasioned a Separation of many of the Italic Churches from its Communion;
And if we look back into the Ecclesiastical History of that Province, we shall find that from thenceforth they never enjoy'd any Rest from those Violences, and Oppressions, which the Malice and Interest of that Proud, Ambitious See, found means to raise against them.
And if we look back into the Ecclesiastical History of that Province, we shall find that from thenceforth they never enjoyed any Rest from those Violences, and Oppressions, which the Malice and Interest of that Proud, Ambitious See, found means to raise against them.
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and the Effect of which many of these Poor Men sufficiently felt, in the time of Pope Alexander the III. Anno. 1180 How terible was the Decree of Pope Lucius the III. against them? Who not content to Excommunicate them for their Heresie, and to invite the Civil Government to engage on his side against them;
and the Effect of which many of these Poor Men sufficiently felt, in the time of Pope Alexander the III. Anno 1180 How terrible was the decree of Pope Lucius the III. against them? Who not content to Excommunicate them for their Heresy, and to invite the Civil Government to engage on his side against them;
obliged all Princes to take a Corporal Oath to make search after them, and to use their utmost Endeavours utterly to extirpate them out of their Dominions.
obliged all Princes to take a Corporal Oath to make search After them, and to use their utmost Endeavours utterly to extirpate them out of their Dominions.
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Thus their Tryals, and Persecutions began; but they did not stop here. For what Lucius decreed, Pope Innocent the III, took care to put in vigorous Execution.
Thus their Trials, and Persecutions began; but they did not stop Here. For what Lucius decreed, Pope Innocent the III, took care to put in vigorous Execution.
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And to strengthen the Churches Authority, Pope Honorius the III, not only continued the same Method, but obtain'd of the Emperour Frederic the II, that memorable Edict, which is still preserved in the Feudal Law, against them.
And to strengthen the Churches authority, Pope Honorius the III, not only continued the same Method, but obtained of the Emperor Frederick the II, that memorable Edict, which is still preserved in the Feudal Law, against them.
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He setled the Inquisition into an Establish'd Office against Them: and so perfected that Design which his Predecssor Innocent the III, had set on foot, for their Ruin.
He settled the Inquisition into an Established Office against Them: and so perfected that Design which his Predecssor Innocent the III, had Set on foot, for their Ruin.
and by their Open Violences. I shall rather observe, that when this Method also proved too slow to answer the eager Desires, and Expectations of their Enemies ;
and by their Open Violences. I shall rather observe, that when this Method also proved too slow to answer the eager Desires, and Expectations of their Enemies;
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A Congregation was Erected, and fix'd at Turin (the Capital City of the Dukes of Savoy, in whose Territories the most Considerable Part of these Churches were seated) for the Propagation of the Faith, and the destruction of Hereticks ; so its Stile ran;
A Congregation was Erected, and fixed At Turin (the Capital city of the Dukes of Savoy, in whose Territories the most Considerable Part of these Churches were seated) for the Propagation of the Faith, and the destruction of Heretics; so its Style ran;
that but for the present Interposition of almost all the Protestant Princes, and States, of Europe on their behalf, they must have fallen under a final desolation. But from this last disaster, that Part of these Churches which is now Recommended to your Charity, had the good Fortune to be preserved:
that but for the present Interposition of almost all the Protestant Princes, and States, of Europe on their behalf, they must have fallen under a final desolation. But from this last disaster, that Part of these Churches which is now Recommended to your Charity, had the good Fortune to be preserved:
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Who having, some years before, been united to the French Crown, as Dependents on the Garrison of Pignerol, enjoyed thereby the Protection of that State.
Who having, Some Years before, been united to the French Crown, as Dependents on the Garrison of Pignerol, enjoyed thereby the Protection of that State.
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What their Condition since that time has been, the Severe Proceedings of that Court against all the Reformed Churches of its Dominions, may suffice to tell Us. I shall only observe, that being forced by the Persecutions they suffer'd from their New-Masters, to retire to their Brethren under the Duke of Savoy 's Government;
What their Condition since that time has been, the Severe Proceedings of that Court against all the Reformed Churches of its Dominions, may suffice to tell Us. I shall only observe, that being forced by the Persecutions they suffered from their New-Masters, to retire to their Brothers under the Duke of Savoy is Government;
And they give us so lively an Image of the true Spirit of Popery, that I cannot but wish they were in the hands of Every Sober, and Charitable Christian among us.
And they give us so lively an Image of the true Spirit of Popery, that I cannot but wish they were in the hands of Every Sobrium, and Charitable Christian among us.
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Scarce did the whole Church of Christ undergo more in the Ten Heathen Persecutions, than these poor Churches alone have undergone, from the more than Heathen Cruelty, and Inhumanity of their Romish Enemies.
Scarce did the Whole Church of christ undergo more in the Ten Heathen Persecutions, than these poor Churches alone have undergone, from the more than Heathen Cruelty, and Inhumanity of their Romish Enemies.
Nor has 2 dly: The Injustice of their Sufferings been less Evident, than their Sufferings themselves have been Notorious. To say nothing of the strange Paradox, of Christians persecuting of Christians, for the Profession of the Gospel of Christ. To omit the Inoffensiveness of their Lives and Manners ;
Nor has 2 dly: The Injustice of their Sufferings been less Evident, than their Sufferings themselves have been Notorious. To say nothing of the strange Paradox, of Christians persecuting of Christians, for the Profession of the Gospel of christ. To omit the Inoffensiveness of their Lives and Manners;
and in which their very Enemies themselves, after all the false pretences of some others of their Party, have Gloriously justified Them. What can be more Unjust;
and in which their very Enemies themselves, After all the false pretences of Some Others of their Party, have Gloriously justified Them. What can be more Unjust;
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but against their Own most Solemn, and Sacred Engagements to the Contrary. They have broken the Publick Faith; Violated their Own Treaties, and Promises ;
but against their Own most Solemn, and Sacred Engagements to the Contrary. They have broken the Public Faith; Violated their Own Treaties, and Promises;
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Their very publick Meetings are full of Lust, and Debauchery: And they commit in them such Sins, as ought not to be once named among the Saints. And as for the Proceedings that have been made against them;
Their very public Meetings Are full of Lust, and Debauchery: And they commit in them such Sins, as ought not to be once nam among the Saints. And as for the Proceedings that have been made against them;
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These are the accounts which those of the Roman Communion have delivered to the World of these poor Christians. I shall not need to say that in all this they only set forth their Own Falseness and Malice;
These Are the accounts which those of the Roman Communion have Delivered to the World of these poor Christians. I shall not need to say that in all this they only Set forth their Own Falseness and Malice;
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And that beyond the Alps, among those of their own Communion, We our selves are set forth in as Black Characters, both with respect to our Faith, and Manners ;
And that beyond the Alps, among those of their own Communion, We our selves Are Set forth in as Black Characters, both with respect to our Faith, and Manners;
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One might then hope that the Common Love, and Duty, we all profess to our Blessed Saviour, and his Gospel, might move every Church, however differing in other Matters,
One might then hope that the Common Love, and Duty, we all profess to our Blessed Saviour, and his Gospel, might move every Church, however differing in other Matters,
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yet to joyn together for their Relief. But it is the misfortune those for whom we are now concern'd, that they are persecuted not by the Common Enemy, but by those who are called by the same Name of Christians. They suffer, not for the defence of the Gospel, but for the maintenance of the Truth, and Purity, of it;
yet to join together for their Relief. But it is the misfortune those for whom we Are now concerned, that they Are persecuted not by the Common Enemy, but by those who Are called by the same Name of Christians. They suffer, not for the defence of the Gospel, but for the maintenance of the Truth, and Purity, of it;
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They might have believed in Christ, and yet have continued in the peaceable Enjoyment of their Country, and Possessions. But they could not have continued Reformed without quitting them;
They might have believed in christ, and yet have continued in the peaceable Enjoyment of their Country, and Possessions. But they could not have continued Reformed without quitting them;
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It cannot be unknown to any among Us, what Endeavours have been used, and what projects have been laid, for these last forty, or fifty Years, utterly to root the Protestant Interest out of Europe. What Progress has been made by our Enemies to this purpose in Piemont, Hungary, Bohemia, France ;
It cannot be unknown to any among Us, what Endeavours have been used, and what projects have been laid, for these last forty, or fifty years, utterly to root the Protestant Interest out of Europe. What Progress has been made by our Enemies to this purpose in Piedmont, Hungary, Bohemia, France;
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But blessed be God! Who in most of these places has disappointed their Designs: and we hope will, in the End, turn them, (as he has already in part done) to their own Shame, and Confusion. And has effectually convinced us,
But blessed be God! Who in most of these places has disappointed their Designs: and we hope will, in the End, turn them, (as he has already in part done) to their own Shame, and Confusion. And has effectually convinced us,
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We are now invited to preserve the Remains of the same Church, and of some of those of the Vallies of Piemont with Them. A Flock little in Number, but of Great Worth: And such as we cannot suffer to Perish, without fixing an Eternal Infamy upon our Names, for our Vncharitableness.
We Are now invited to preserve the Remains of the same Church, and of Some of those of the Valleys of Piedmont with Them. A Flock little in Number, but of Great Worth: And such as we cannot suffer to Perish, without fixing an Eternal Infamy upon our Names, for our Uncharitableness.
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and give a Good Example, and Encouragement to the Church of Christ. We may, by what we do for these poor, persecuted Men, prolong our Own Tranquility ;
and give a Good Exampl, and Encouragement to the Church of christ. We may, by what we do for these poor, persecuted Men, prolong our Own Tranquillity;
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yet this we are sure, that we shall hereby purchase to our selves an Inheritance in Heaven. Our Vnrighteous Mamon, shall prepare for us an eternal Habitation. What we now give for the sake of Christ,
yet this we Are sure, that we shall hereby purchase to our selves an Inheritance in Heaven. Our Unrighteous Mammon, shall prepare for us an Eternal Habitation. What we now give for the sake of christ,
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