A sermon, preached at St. Marie's in the University of Cambridge May 1st, 1653. Or, An essay to the discovery of the spirit of enthusiasme and pretended inspiration, that disturbs and strikes at the universities: by Joseph Sedgwick, Mr. of Arts, and Fellow of Christs Coll: in the University of Cambridge. Together with an appendix, wherein Mr. Del's Stumblingstone is briefly repli'd unto: and a fuller discourse of the use of universities and learning upon an ecclesiasticall account, submitted by the same authour to the judgement of every impartial and rational Christian.
It may be easily discerned by all judicious and ingenuous observers, that a great part of the conveniences of this life and necessaries to mutuall converse do owe their invention and perfection to the idlenesse and luxury of the lazy scholars,
It may be Easily discerned by all judicious and ingenuous observers, that a great part of the conveniences of this life and necessaries to mutual converse do owe their invention and perfection to the idleness and luxury of the lazy Scholars,
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And are those men not at all imploy'd to the publick interest, who spend their time in order to the wel-educating of our Gentry, directing them to those studies which enlarge their parts, ennoble their mindes,
And Are those men not At all employed to the public Interest, who spend their time in order to the wel-educating of our Gentry, directing them to those studies which enlarge their parts, ennoble their minds,
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and thereby inable them for the more effectuall serving their Countries? True learning doth abundantly approve it self and its excellency in many of our former and late eminent Patriots;
and thereby inable them for the more effectual serving their Countries? True learning does abundantly approve it self and its excellency in many of our former and late eminent Patriots;
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I leave it to enquiry, how few have been famous for Political Prudence, who have not by some after industry made amends for the defects or neglect of their education in youth.
I leave it to enquiry, how few have been famous for Political Prudence, who have not by Some After industry made amends for the defects or neglect of their education in youth.
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or very covetous of company, that should in earnest pray for a continuall generation of Fools in England. An eminent souldier (as I think) detracts nothing from the commendation & desirableness of Martial, skil,
or very covetous of company, that should in earnest pray for a continual generation of Fools in England. an eminent soldier (as I think) detracts nothing from the commendation & desirableness of Martial, skill,
if great patterns of eloquent & fit expressing our thoughts, if a well-directed judgement inur'd to serious & exact scanning of things in themselves and in their circumstances,
if great patterns of eloquent & fit expressing our thoughts, if a well-directed judgement inured to serious & exact scanning of things in themselves and in their Circumstances,
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All the countrey too must ring of it, if any of them get but a few scraps of Latine and Hebrew. In Divinity they'l quote as much New-Testament Greek as they can;
All the country too must ring of it, if any of them get but a few scraps of Latin and Hebrew. In Divinity They'll quote as much New testament Greek as they can;
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It is interest onely and domestick want that makes men inveigh against Arts and Sciences, which else would by the same men be extoll'd as absolutely requisite to a Magistrate or a Minister.
It is Interest only and domestic want that makes men inveigh against Arts and Sciences, which Else would by the same men be extolled as absolutely requisite to a Magistrate or a Minister.
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I shall adde, that whatever they speak of sense against Learning is most what borrowed from the sportfull Exercises of Learned Wits in commendation of Ignorance, that speak Sophistry beyond these mens solution,
I shall add, that whatever they speak of sense against Learning is most what borrowed from the sportful Exercises of Learned Wits in commendation of Ignorance, that speak Sophistry beyond these men's solution,
It comes likewise partly from the melancholy fits of some mens devotion, that overlashingly or popularly expresse absolutely what is to be understood in comparison with piety and religion,
It comes likewise partly from the melancholy fits of Some men's devotion, that overlashingly or popularly express absolutely what is to be understood in comparison with piety and Religion,
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and that begin to be truly sensible of an irreligious adoration of learning, whereof they have formerly been guilty to the contempt and neglect of spirituall righteousnesse.
and that begin to be truly sensible of an irreligious adoration of learning, whereof they have formerly been guilty to the contempt and neglect of spiritual righteousness.
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For our ordinary Opponents, it would be sufficient before any rationall judge, truly to alledge against their accusations, that they speak evil of things which they know not.
For our ordinary Opponents, it would be sufficient before any rational judge, truly to allege against their accusations, that they speak evil of things which they know not.
This might very reasonably invalidate their testimony and probations, that they understand not enough what learning is, to determine how great its usefullness may be.
This might very reasonably invalidate their testimony and probations, that they understand not enough what learning is, to determine how great its usefulness may be.
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An ingenuous Artist may make use of his Mathematicall skill in making a Perspective, yet an ignorant stander by sees nothing above what an ordinary mechanick may doe:
an ingenuous Artist may make use of his Mathematical skill in making a Perspective, yet an ignorant stander by sees nothing above what an ordinary mechanic may do:
Tully, if we may believe himelf, used Logick, Rhetorick, and Greek learning, and yet the greatest part of the Auditory understood no more then that he spoke their language handsomely, and spoke very persuasively.
Tully, if we may believe himself, used Logic, Rhetoric, and Greek learning, and yet the greatest part of the Auditory understood no more then that he spoke their language handsomely, and spoke very persuasively.
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Ask Tully himself or any other Scholar, and they'l shew you where Demosthenes was imitated; that Aristotle, the choicest Philosophers and learned Poets were assistant to the Composition.
Ask Tully himself or any other Scholar, and They'll show you where Demosthenes was imitated; that Aristotle, the Choicest Philosophers and learned Poets were assistant to the Composition.
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That they speak so clearly and intelligibly is according to the rules of learning, and a fruit of their judgements being perfected and throughly informed by Art. It is in other discourses, as it is in sermons.
That they speak so clearly and intelligibly is according to the rules of learning, and a fruit of their Judgments being perfected and thoroughly informed by Art. It is in other discourses, as it is in Sermons.
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Still some will urge, that others prove as beneficiall to the Commonweal that are unlearned, and yet as considerable in matters of publick concernment.
Still Some will urge, that Others prove as beneficial to the Commonweal that Are unlearned, and yet as considerable in matters of public concernment.
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and they not enough for a constant supply of the Ministery) besides farther care for the increase of divine knowledge, it would be a businesse worthy the prudence of our State,
and they not enough for a constant supply of the Ministry) beside farther care for the increase of divine knowledge, it would be a business worthy the prudence of our State,
when we shall in this second and main part of our Discourse have examined the Assertion they are so confident in, That, to a Gospell Minister, Learning, Arts and Sciences are altogether unnecessary.
when we shall in this second and main part of our Discourse have examined the Assertion they Are so confident in, That, to a Gospel Minister, Learning, Arts and Sciences Are altogether unnecessary.
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But if we should prove it to be helpfull or convenient, the want of simple & absolute necessity would be no very strong argument against the continuance of Colledges and our Schools.
But if we should prove it to be helpful or convenient, the want of simple & absolute necessity would be no very strong argument against the Continuance of Colleges and our Schools.
What their Opinion is in plain English, it is hard to say; it being their custome to involve themselves and their Auditours in dubious and deceitfull expressions.
What their Opinion is in plain English, it is hard to say; it being their custom to involve themselves and their Auditors in dubious and deceitful expressions.
In other men, their arguments give further light to the sense of their position, and that at least in processe of reading you may see what it is they hold.
In other men, their Arguments give further Light to the sense of their position, and that At least in process of reading you may see what it is they hold.
But here the opinion is so groundlesse, and the arguments so wilde, that I must needs ask, Can the man himself tell what he would have? Yet I think it is directly to what he hovers about to enquire,
But Here the opinion is so groundless, and the Arguments so wild, that I must needs ask, Can the man himself tell what he would have? Yet I think it is directly to what he hovers about to inquire,
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Whether the Foundations of our Universities in the intentions of our pious and magnificent Ancestours, settled (in the greatest part) for the supply of the Ministery,
Whither the Foundations of our Universities in the intentions of our pious and magnificent Ancestors, settled (in the greatest part) for the supply of the Ministry,
or took its originall from the bottomlesse abysse of darknesse, or any such infernall principle; whether this constitution be any thing of the Mystery of Iniquity:
or took its original from the bottomless abyss of darkness, or any such infernal principle; whither this constitution be any thing of the Mystery of Iniquity:
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and not rather the result of pious Wisdome, well-guided Devotion, and Christian Prudence of men zealous according to knowledge for the promoting of God's glory in the edification of the Church.
and not rather the result of pious Wisdom, well-guided Devotion, and Christian Prudence of men zealous according to knowledge for the promoting of God's glory in the edification of the Church.
as acting according to the light of those times, when the opinions of the Church of Rome were mixt with the Christian and Catholick Verity of the Western Churches.
as acting according to the Light of those times, when the opinions of the Church of Rome were mixed with the Christian and Catholic Verity of the Western Churches.
Whether is it an Institution grounded upon true Christian Prudence, acceptable to God and beneficiall to the Church, to provide for the instructing in Tongues, Arts and Sciences men naturally endowed with a capacity,
Whither is it an Institution grounded upon true Christian Prudence, acceptable to God and beneficial to the Church, to provide for the instructing in Tongues, Arts and Sciences men naturally endowed with a capacity,
and competent parts, & this in order to the work of the Ministery? or is such an Institution Antichristian, opposite to the Kingdome of our Lord Jesus, a piece of old ignorant Superstition,
and competent parts, & this in order to the work of the Ministry? or is such an Institution Antichristian, opposite to the Kingdom of our Lord jesus, a piece of old ignorant Superstition,
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This, I think, is the Controversie between us and Mr. Dell. It is all that need be said to prove an alienation of the University Lands prejudicial to the Church of Christ in England, and consequently unlawfull,
This, I think, is the Controversy between us and Mr. Dell. It is all that need be said to prove an alienation of the university Lands prejudicial to the Church of christ in England, and consequently unlawful,
In want of money to maintain an Army, the Church Revenues being proposed by some of the Councill, saith the Pious King, My Kingdome is not yet wholly drain'd dry.
In want of money to maintain an Army, the Church Revenues being proposed by Some of the Council, Says the Pious King, My Kingdom is not yet wholly drained dry.
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and that savoured more of the Spirit of God and true self-deniall, then the spirit that call's upon others to make havock of and despoil whatever is devoted to the Interest of the Church.
and that savoured more of the Spirit of God and true self-denial, then the Spirit that call's upon Others to make havoc of and despoil whatever is devoted to the Interest of the Church.
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I question not but (if publick and nationall exigency should force our Rulers to suspend our present encouragements to Learning and diligence in the Ministery) the Integrity of University-men and their sincere desire to lay themselves out for the Church, would abundantly appear in their greatest afflictions;
I question not but (if public and national exigency should force our Rulers to suspend our present encouragements to Learning and diligence in the Ministry) the Integrity of University men and their sincere desire to lay themselves out for the Church, would abundantly appear in their greatest afflictions;
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But without any spirit of prophecy, methinks I see most of our Intruders upon the Ministeriall office, soon after this sad accomplishment of their desires, pretending to be above Ordinances,
But without any Spirit of prophecy, methinks I see most of our Intruders upon the Ministerial office, soon After this sad accomplishment of their Desires, pretending to be above Ordinances,
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and used even in this business by Mr. Del and others) had its unlimited bounds once somewhat fixt by assigning a Conception that might tell us wherein the nature of Antichristianisme consists.
and used even in this business by Mr. Deal and Others) had its unlimited bounds once somewhat fixed by assigning a Conception that might tell us wherein the nature of Antichristianism consists.
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While every thing is Antichristian in some or others mouths, What should that be (think I) which fits Contradictories, both parts (for ought I can see) as well as one? I suppose here he meanes what exalts it self against the Kingdome of God.
While every thing is Antichristian in Some or Others mouths, What should that be (think I) which fits Contradictories, both parts (for ought I can see) as well as one? I suppose Here he means what exalts it self against the Kingdom of God.
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In the meanetime I shall forbeare to urge the Engagements which all University-men have entred into for the defending of the Rights, Priviledges & Honour of our common Mother. Their answer is ready:
In the meantime I shall forbear to urge the Engagements which all University men have entered into for the defending of the Rights, Privileges & Honour of our Common Mother. Their answer is ready:
Nevertheless, what hold can be taken of men that disannull solemne Oaths upon every whimzy? At least, feare of an oath should have put them upon diligent examination and impartial judgement ere they concluded the engagement unlawful.
Nevertheless, what hold can be taken of men that disannul solemn Oaths upon every whimsy? At least, Fear of an oath should have put them upon diligent examination and impartial judgement ere they concluded the engagement unlawful.
And then (seriously) they have miserable Crownes, and very soft heads, if these be (as it is probable they are) the prevalent Motives which they usually produce.
And then (seriously) they have miserable Crowns, and very soft Heads, if these be (as it is probable they Are) the prevalent Motives which they usually produce.
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It is somewhat to the purpose to propose one Question to Mr. Dell. With what Conscience can any Christian knowingly take the wages of Antichrist? I do not understand much honesty in cheating the Man of Sin of his money.
It is somewhat to the purpose to propose one Question to Mr. Dell. With what Conscience can any Christian knowingly take the wages of Antichrist? I do not understand much honesty in cheating the Man of since of his money.
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Is the University stipend, as paid to a Divine, Antichristian maintenance? Then, under what capacity do Mr. Dell and his associates enjoy their places in Cambridge? I know no account can be given,
Is the university stipend, as paid to a Divine, Antichristian maintenance? Then, under what capacity do Mr. Dell and his associates enjoy their places in Cambridge? I know no account can be given,
I must confesse, the same largeness of Conscience may beare a man out in receiving the emoluments, where the duty of the place is lookt upon as unlawfull,
I must confess, the same largeness of Conscience may bear a man out in receiving the emoluments, where the duty of the place is looked upon as unlawful,
I know the usuall way is, Where find you in Scripture that the Apostles studied 7 years at the University? What Word is there for excluding from the Ministery those that understand not Greek and Latine? If any man applaud such toies,
I know the usual Way is, Where find you in Scripture that the Apostles studied 7 Years At the university? What Word is there for excluding from the Ministry those that understand not Greek and Latin? If any man applaud such toys,
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I'le speak in a word my thoughts as to the forementioned Doctrine of the fulness of Divine Writ, with submission to the better judgements of our Reverend Doctors of the Church,
I'll speak in a word my thoughts as to the forementioned Doctrine of the fullness of Divine Writ, with submission to the better Judgments of our Reverend Doctors of the Church,
and to the candid examination of any judiciously ingenuous lover of truth. I understand that we reject Traditions, as false, when they contradict written Revelation;
and to the candid examination of any judiciously ingenuous lover of truth. I understand that we reject Traditions, as false, when they contradict written Revelation;
What use is there of their ridiculous Quere's unless to weaken the truth of the Scripture's sufficiency? a sober and undoubted Truth, if well understood, i. e. (as I conceive) as to matters of salvation and necessary entertainment.
What use is there of their ridiculous Quere's unless to weaken the truth of the Scripture's sufficiency? a Sobrium and undoubted Truth, if well understood, i. e. (as I conceive) as to matters of salvation and necessary entertainment.
Even in the Jewish dispensation, where the outward forme was exactly prescribed, some things were left to common prudence and the determination of the Consistory,
Even in the Jewish Dispensation, where the outward Form was exactly prescribed, Some things were left to Common prudence and the determination of the Consistory,
I know no other use of that which the Apostle calls Government 1 Cor. 12. i. an extraordinary gift (as I apprehend) of prudence for the ordering and managing the rule of the Church,
I know no other use of that which the Apostle calls Government 1 Cor. 12. i. an extraordinary gift (as I apprehend) of prudence for the ordering and managing the Rule of the Church,
1 Cor. 14. 40. Decently, and in or according to order must be understood, according to that becoming ordinateness and decorum observed in the assemblies of civile and wel-bred men, without the rudeness of immoral and tumultuary meetings.
1 Cor. 14. 40. Decently, and in or according to order must be understood, according to that becoming ordinateness and decorum observed in the assemblies of civil and Well-bred men, without the rudeness of immoral and tumultuary meetings.
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Nor indeed could it be otherwise then left thus, if we consider the severall states of the Church as under and neare to the Apostles times, and as in succeeding ages.
Nor indeed could it be otherwise then left thus, if we Consider the several states of the Church as under and near to the Apostles times, and as in succeeding ages.
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Then on the contrary guided by Apostolical infallibility and immediately furnisht from heaven with a large effusion of the Spirit in gifts and special endowments.
Then on the contrary guided by Apostolical infallibility and immediately furnished from heaven with a large effusion of the Spirit in Gifts and special endowments.
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and the Instructions given in the Apostolical Epistles referre to their then state, & are to be applied to us onely with consideration of circumstances,
and the Instructions given in the Apostolical Epistles refer to their then state, & Are to be applied to us only with consideration of Circumstances,
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as the whole Congregation? Neither, say I, do we read of a whole Nation professing Christianity, which being now the universal profession of many countries alters the case of their and our times.
as the Whole Congregation? Neither, say I, do we read of a Whole nation professing Christianity, which being now the universal profession of many countries alters the case of their and our times.
Upon this particular it is not unseasonable to wish that men would learne seriously to weigh the strength of their arguments and their extent, more then in relation to their particular question and present concernment.
Upon this particular it is not unseasonable to wish that men would Learn seriously to weigh the strength of their Arguments and their extent, more then in Relation to their particular question and present concernment.
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Which hath been very usual in this very principle, which some have formerly upon other occasions made use of, that all is will-worship which is instituted in the worship of God without particular warrant from Scripture:
Which hath been very usual in this very principle, which Some have formerly upon other occasions made use of, that all is will-worship which is instituted in the worship of God without particular warrant from Scripture:
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II. For further confirmation of what hath been said, I observe, that there are many things common to a society of Christians and Civil Societies, Churches being humane Societies as to the matter of them. i. partaking of this general nature of being a Collection of rational Creatures:
II For further confirmation of what hath been said, I observe, that there Are many things Common to a society of Christians and Civil Societies, Churches being humane Societies as to the matter of them. i. partaking of this general nature of being a Collection of rational Creatures:
as for example, the lawfull employment of honest wisdome and discretion for its preservation. Provided onely, that nothing be acted contrary to the principles and nature of Christianity.
as for Exampl, the lawful employment of honest Wisdom and discretion for its preservation. Provided only, that nothing be acted contrary to the principles and nature of Christianity.
Much more what is deducible from the notion of a Christian Assembly. III. Where the reason of the thing is common and unappropriate to the then-obtaining dispensation, and when there is nothing implied to the contrary in the Gospel Doctrine or Institution;
Much more what is deducible from the notion of a Christian Assembly. III. Where the reason of the thing is Common and unappropriate to the then-obtaining Dispensation, and when there is nothing implied to the contrary in the Gospel Doctrine or Institution;
there arguments drawn from the Jewish Church do hold good as to the Christian. It is warranted by S. Paul's discourse about Gospel maintenance for the Ministery.
there Arguments drawn from the Jewish Church do hold good as to the Christian. It is warranted by S. Paul's discourse about Gospel maintenance for the Ministry.
And observing the difference of their and our dispensations, we may very lawfully make use of their institutions to direct us to discover many things, which belong to religious Congregations, Officers and Worship in generall.
And observing the difference of their and our dispensations, we may very lawfully make use of their institutions to Direct us to discover many things, which belong to religious Congregations, Officers and Worship in general.
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Collections from Scripture, though not to every eye exprest in Scripture, and arguments drawn according to the different circumstances of the Primitive and Later conditions of the Church, are proofs very admittable by any sober Christian.
Collections from Scripture, though not to every eye expressed in Scripture, and Arguments drawn according to the different Circumstances of the Primitive and Later conditions of the Church, Are proofs very admittable by any Sobrium Christian.
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and in conformity to the former presumptions, is an argument in it self as considerable, as intolerable to Enthusiastick Spirits or men that affect novelty & their own humours. Now to our question;
and in conformity to the former presumptions, is an argument in it self as considerable, as intolerable to Enthusiastic Spirits or men that affect novelty & their own humours. Now to our question;
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The Christian Schooles in former ages are notorious, and the high price then set upon Learning is cleare by their diligence in instructing their children in Arts and Sciences,
The Christian Schools in former ages Are notorious, and the high price then Set upon Learning is clear by their diligence in instructing their children in Arts and Sciences,
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and by the sense they had of Julian's injurious forbidding them the Heathenish Learning, and denying them the liberty of the then Schooles of literature.
and by the sense they had of Julian's injurious forbidding them the Heathenish Learning, and denying them the liberty of the then Schools of literature.
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What joy for their deliverance from this oppression by his death? What industry in supplying the want of publick education? It is evident Nazianzen had other thoughts of humane Learning then those that prefer Julian for a pattern of reformation.
What joy for their deliverance from this oppression by his death? What industry in supplying the want of public education? It is evident Nazianzen had other thoughts of humane Learning then those that prefer Julian for a pattern of Reformation.
But this way of arguing, were I skill'd in it, would be put off with the Antiquity of the Mystery of Iniquity, which (if we believe some) had almost in every thing overspred the Church of Christ straight after the decease of the Apostles.
But this Way of arguing, were I skilled in it, would be put off with the Antiquity of the Mystery of Iniquity, which (if we believe Some) had almost in every thing overspread the Church of christ straight After the decease of the Apostles.
Indeed it would be ineffectuall, because beyond the possibility of our Opponents Examination, who have exprest their Christian justice in vilifying and condemning the Ancients, whom they are not at all acquainted with.
Indeed it would be ineffectual, Because beyond the possibility of our Opponents Examination, who have expressed their Christian Justice in vilifying and condemning the Ancients, whom they Are not At all acquainted with.
Yet it needs no great reading to know that those which we acknowledge to be the times of greatest Apostacy in the Church, were the freest from secular Learning,
Yet it needs no great reading to know that those which we acknowledge to be the times of greatest Apostasy in the Church, were the Freest from secular Learning,
And it were strange if the Reformation begun in knowledge, could no otherwise be carried on then by returning to the Ignorance of darker and more degenerate ages, What can an adversary to the reformation in reason think else,
And it were strange if the Reformation begun in knowledge, could not otherwise be carried on then by returning to the Ignorance of Darker and more degenerate ages, What can an adversary to the Reformation in reason think Else,
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then to see us beat out of our confidence of Learning, and put to a poore and irrational shift of private infallible Inspiration? One inclining to Atheisme will be perfectly possessed that the defences of Christian Religion were only proud triumphs over the too unexercised disputers against it in Heathenisme, or that the power of the Christian Emperours was the strongest argument for the truth of Christianity:
then to see us beatrice out of our confidence of Learning, and put to a poor and irrational shift of private infallible Inspiration? One inclining to Atheism will be perfectly possessed that the defences of Christian Religion were only proud Triumphos over the too unexercised disputers against it in Heathenism, or that the power of the Christian emperors was the Strongest argument for the truth of Christianity:
Experience having (as he may justly surmise if all Christians were of these mens minds) discovered to our selves the weakness of our Religion, unable to withstand the clearer light of natural and refined reason.
Experience having (as he may justly surmise if all Christians were of these men's minds) discovered to our selves the weakness of our Religion, unable to withstand the clearer Light of natural and refined reason.
By a Church I mean, according to the notion of a Church in the Apostolical writings (to which I refer any attentive reader for proof of the notion) I meane (I say) by a Church, a Collection or Society of men united in the Worship of God in his Son Jesus Christ, whom they professe to believe to be sent by the Father for the remission of sinnes,
By a Church I mean, according to the notion of a Church in the Apostolical writings (to which I refer any attentive reader for proof of the notion) I mean (I say) by a Church, a Collection or Society of men united in the Worship of God in his Son jesus christ, whom they profess to believe to be sent by the Father for the remission of Sins,
though there is a more invisible Church, more spiritually and intimately united to Christ, to which neither hypocrites nor unrighteous professours do belong:
though there is a more invisible Church, more spiritually and intimately united to christ, to which neither Hypocrites nor unrighteous professors do belong:
But the Church we speak of is such as those St Paul wrote to, visible and externall, the conditions of whose communion was in the Apostles time but a believing Christ to be the Messiah, and submitting to Baptisme to the remission of sinnes, and repentance from dead works.
But the Church we speak of is such as those Saint Paul wrote to, visible and external, the conditions of whose communion was in the Apostles time but a believing christ to be the Messiah, and submitting to Baptism to the remission of Sins, and Repentance from dead works.
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Yet there is that faith wrought in them by the Spirit of God in their education, which may by the assistance and supervenient grace of the Spirit be a foundation of reall closing with Christ, and real Gospel-holiness.
Yet there is that faith wrought in them by the Spirit of God in their education, which may by the assistance and supervenient grace of the Spirit be a Foundation of real closing with christ, and real Gospel-holiness.
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e.) so that though they were impure as to legal purification, uncleane and profane as to communion with the worshippers of the true God, God hath now made them cleane as to Church-communion,
e.) so that though they were impure as to Legal purification, unclean and profane as to communion with the worshippers of the true God, God hath now made them clean as to Church-communion,
2. Further to warrant the communion of the Church of England, observe, that those that are united in the Faith of Christ, ought to be united in Church-communion. i. e.
2. Further to warrant the communion of the Church of England, observe, that those that Are united in the Faith of christ, ought to be united in Church-communion. i. e.
ought to assemble together for the publick Profession of their Faith in Christ and joint serving of God, seeking him for each other and the cause of Christ in enlarging and protecting his Church, and for mutual edification.
ought to assemble together for the public Profession of their Faith in christ and joint serving of God, seeking him for each other and the cause of christ in enlarging and protecting his Church, and for mutual edification.
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and to strengthen, encourage and build up each other in our most precious faith and Christian love, which is mightily confirmed by our union in the service of God,
and to strengthen, encourage and built up each other in our most precious faith and Christian love, which is mightily confirmed by our Union in the service of God,
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The arguments against our assemblies, that of mixt-congregations being answered in the precedent assertion, are these two: I. The perfection to which some men have attained so as to be past those beggarly rudiments, externall and fleshly worships &c. and now to live in immediate communion and a constant Sabbath.
The Arguments against our assemblies, that of mixt-congregations being answered in the precedent assertion, Are these two: I The perfection to which Some men have attained so as to be passed those beggarly rudiments, external and fleshly worships etc. and now to live in immediate communion and a constant Sabbath.
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though we might more reasonably, then they require of us, to shew by Scripture that the effusion of the Spirit in extraordinary gifts ceased with the first age of the Church.
though we might more reasonably, then they require of us, to show by Scripture that the effusion of the Spirit in extraordinary Gifts ceased with the First age of the Church.
Especially, if we remember that a publick profession of our dependance upon God, and communion in seeking and acknowledging of God, are the dictates of natural light, and indispensable.
Especially, if we Remember that a public profession of our dependence upon God, and communion in seeking and acknowledging of God, Are the dictates of natural Light, and indispensable.
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Fourthly, such glorious Saints in reality, might assemble to the greater benefit of inferiour Christians: (and sure no perfection priviledges from serving God in building up the Church.) Fifthly, to acknowledge God and Christ before men, to blesse him for his mercies, to glorify him in the Congregations of his Saints,
Fourthly, such glorious Saints in reality, might assemble to the greater benefit of inferior Christians: (and sure no perfection privileges from serving God in building up the Church.) Fifthly, to acknowledge God and christ before men, to bless him for his Mercies, to Glorify him in the Congregations of his Saints,
nay to celebrate the memoriall of his death in the Supper of our Lord, are Duties agreeable with the most Saintlike eminency, while conversant in the World.
nay to celebrate the memorial of his death in the Supper of our Lord, Are Duties agreeable with the most Saintlike eminency, while conversant in the World.
Methinks the souls under the Altar, and the Hallelujahs resounding from Heaven to the Apocalyptical Divine, are good presumptions that there is some such thing in Heaven;
Methinks the Souls under the Altar, and the Hallelujahs resounding from Heaven to the Apocalyptical Divine, Are good presumptions that there is Some such thing in Heaven;
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or that such service is not altogether indecorously attributed to the highest manifestation of God. But I wish there be nothing of self-conceit, impatience under God's wisely-and-justly-suspended communication of himself,
or that such service is not altogether indecorously attributed to the highest manifestation of God. But I wish there be nothing of self-conceit, impatience under God's wisely-and-justly-suspended communication of himself,
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I desire in my self to be shrewdly suspicious of that Heaven, which lessens my willingness to meet God and his Angels (it is as probable an exposition of 1 Cor. 11. as any I have heard) coassembled with believers upon earth.
I desire in my self to be shrewdly suspicious of that Heaven, which lessens my willingness to meet God and his Angels (it is as probable an exposition of 1 Cor. 11. as any I have herd) coassembled with believers upon earth.
an heart, I say, thus raised to be Praecentor in the Quire of the Saints blessing God the Father and our Lord Jesus, is an heaven in almost every thing but in the spiritualness and Immortality of the Body. II. The imperfection of our assemblies in comparison of the primitive times is to some an argument against our Worship of God.
an heart, I say, thus raised to be Preceptor in the Choir of the Saints blessing God the Father and our Lord jesus, is an heaven in almost every thing but in the spiritualness and Immortality of the Body. II The imperfection of our assemblies in comparison of the primitive times is to Some an argument against our Worship of God.
and to call them but dead and ineffectuall shadowes is an expression injurious to the manifestations of God in many a faithful heart, who can sensibly and with rejoycing beare witness to the appearance of God in our publick Service.
and to call them but dead and ineffectual shadows is an expression injurious to the manifestations of God in many a faithful heart, who can sensibly and with rejoicing bear witness to the appearance of God in our public Service.
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yet remember to presse toward it in eminency of piety and due attendance upon the Worship of God, which I am sure can be no greater prejudice to the drawing nigh of any glory in the Church,
yet Remember to press towards it in eminency of piety and due attendance upon the Worship of God, which I am sure can be no greater prejudice to the drawing High of any glory in the Church,
yet see 1 Cor. 14. 3, 4, 22. and Eph. 4. 11, 12, 13. Hath not the Church need of edification now? Is exhortation, consolation, stirring up and quickning to duty now altogether needlesse? If the Churches planted by the Apostles,
yet see 1 Cor. 14. 3, 4, 22. and Ephesians 4. 11, 12, 13. Hath not the Church need of edification now? Is exhortation, consolation, stirring up and quickening to duty now altogether needless? If the Churches planted by the Apostles,
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In reply to this, I must premise that I speak of the Ministery of the English Church chiefly, let those defend themselves that have withdrawn from its communion and erected Churches of other models. Then,
In reply to this, I must premise that I speak of the Ministry of the English Church chiefly, let those defend themselves that have withdrawn from its communion and erected Churches of other models. Then,
Onely its Pastours, being for Conscience excluded the Roman communion, have (as duty to God and their Saviour bound them) assembled together for the service of God,
Only its Pastors, being for Conscience excluded the Roman communion, have (as duty to God and their Saviour bound them) assembled together for the service of God,
To me (under pardon) this seems to be the Gospel frame, as to Church affairs, that it is delivered from that punctuall legality of the former dispensation;
To me (under pardon) this seems to be the Gospel frame, as to Church affairs, that it is Delivered from that punctual legality of the former Dispensation;
4. Our publick Ministery can shew their warrant in the hearts of many of their hearers, from that Spirit which gives no attestation to Antichristian intruders.
4. Our public Ministry can show their warrant in the hearts of many of their hearers, from that Spirit which gives no attestation to Antichristian intruders.
The office of a Minister is wisely to govern the Church, to search into the will of God revealed already, declare, explain and presse the Truths already divulged by the Apostles.
The office of a Minister is wisely to govern the Church, to search into the will of God revealed already, declare, explain and press the Truths already divulged by the Apostles.
The separation of their calling is (besides that disorder must be avoided, and it is very necessary that the gifts of those be approved to the Church, who take upon them the charge of instructing others) it is, I say,
The separation of their calling is (beside that disorder must be avoided, and it is very necessary that the Gifts of those be approved to the Church, who take upon them the charge of instructing Others) it is, I say,
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and by the necessary means at present of enabling themselves for this imployment, they are taken off from a capacity of providing for themselves in a secular way:
and by the necessary means At present of enabling themselves for this employment, they Are taken off from a capacity of providing for themselves in a secular Way:
The Apostle saith indeed, Not many wise. But Knowledge puffing up with pride, and so punish'd with spirituall blindnesse, speaks nothing to the disadvantage of Knowledge.
The Apostle Says indeed, Not many wise. But Knowledge puffing up with pride, and so punished with spiritual blindness, speaks nothing to the disadvantage of Knowledge.
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If they mean by the Kingdome of God any thing beside what S. Paul means, or then that righteousnesse, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, which he speaks of,
If they mean by the Kingdom of God any thing beside what S. Paul means, or then that righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, which he speaks of,
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if they please to explain themselves, it may be it is a commendation to Learning that it proves an enemy to some phantasticall whimzy or base designe. Conclusion III. Gifts of Learning are necessary to an accomplish'd dispenser of the Word of God.
if they please to explain themselves, it may be it is a commendation to Learning that it Proves an enemy to Some fantastical whimsy or base Design. Conclusion III. Gifts of Learning Are necessary to an accomplished dispenser of the Word of God.
Our Adversaries make much use of the Epithets Secular, Humane and Naturall. And then how popular a conviction is it to descant upon God's not standing in need of man's help, upon the Kingdome of God its being spirituall, divine and supernaturall? Now all is done:
Our Adversaries make much use of the Epithets Secular, Humane and Natural. And then how popular a conviction is it to descant upon God's not standing in need of Man's help, upon the Kingdom of God its being spiritual, divine and supernatural? Now all is done:
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only they might confirm the antiquity of their Monkish spirit out of Erasmus his Antibarbarus. But are not a good voice and good lungs naturall? God stands not in need of Ministers or their Learning,
only they might confirm the antiquity of their Monkish Spirit out of Erasmus his Antibarbarus. But Are not a good voice and good lungs natural? God Stands not in need of Ministers or their Learning,
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Is onely secular Learning taught in the Universities? Doth not the search into Divine Revelation take up a great part of University-studies? To speak more clearly to this main assertion, I shall take notice of these propositions.
Is only secular Learning taught in the Universities? Does not the search into Divine Revelation take up a great part of University-studies? To speak more clearly to this main assertion, I shall take notice of these propositions.
1. Smattering in Learning is altogether uselesse, and good for nothing but to fill up the period with a frivolous sentence in Latine, that is too simple to be spoke in plain English.
1. Smattering in Learning is altogether useless, and good for nothing but to fill up the Period with a frivolous sentence in Latin, that is too simple to be spoke in plain English.
None ever said that the conning by heart a few Logicall terms and Philosophicall distinctions, without any conception correspondent in the minde, was any benefit to sacred study.
None ever said that the cunning by heart a few Logical terms and Philosophical Distinctions, without any conception correspondent in the mind, was any benefit to sacred study.
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Do these men conclude a Medicine ineffectuall, because they have without successe applied it before it was prepared? When we say a knife is usefull in cutting, 'twere madnesse to alledge to the contrary that I have tri'd an unsharpened & rude piece of steel.
Do these men conclude a Medicine ineffectual, Because they have without success applied it before it was prepared? When we say a knife is useful in cutting, 'twere madness to allege to the contrary that I have tried an unsharpened & rude piece of steel.
And I have been credibly informed, that printed Sermons got by heart served a great while an Irish Apostle for an appearance of mere depending upon the sudden suggestions of the Spirit.
And I have been credibly informed, that printed Sermons god by heart served a great while an Irish Apostle for an appearance of mere depending upon the sudden suggestions of the Spirit.
Yet there are some Truths of very considerable import, that carry difficulty, and if explained amisse, may be of dangerous consequence to a godly life.
Yet there Are Some Truths of very considerable import, that carry difficulty, and if explained amiss, may be of dangerous consequence to a godly life.
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Many of the Laity are men of quick and ready abilities, nimble wits, ready apprehension, and clear volubility of language in expressing their conceptions:
Many of the Laity Are men of quick and ready abilities, nimble wits, ready apprehension, and clear volubility of language in expressing their conceptions:
especially some having been constant hearers of the Ministery, and by much exercise in preaching, praying and discoursing of matters of Divinity, have accustomed themselves to nimblenesse of head and tongue.
especially Some having been constant hearers of the Ministry, and by much exercise in preaching, praying and discoursing of matters of Divinity, have accustomed themselves to nimbleness of head and tongue.
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or his parents fond and ignorant admiration have quite against Nature's intention, cast upon the University) or some few who have injured their naturall abilities by intangling themselves altogether in scholasticall intricacies;
or his Parents found and ignorant admiration have quite against Nature's intention, cast upon the university) or Some few who have injured their natural abilities by intangling themselves altogether in scholastical intricacies;
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2. What would they have proved if learned education had seconded nature, or been laid as the foundation of their exercise? It is pitty they supplied not the places of some others in the Universities.
2. What would they have proved if learned education had seconded nature, or been laid as the Foundation of their exercise? It is pity they supplied not the places of Some Others in the Universities.
but all this is nothing of the gift of the Spirit in an Apostolical sense. III. Experience and sense of the wayes of God, or true reall inward grace, is a great advantage to a Minister of the Gospel:
but all this is nothing of the gift of the Spirit in an Apostolical sense. III. Experience and sense of the ways of God, or true real inward grace, is a great advantage to a Minister of the Gospel:
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but not a necessary indispensable requisite, not alone a sufficient qualification. Indeed experience addes life, heat and affectionate power to the delivery of the Word.
but not a necessary indispensable requisite, not alone a sufficient qualification. Indeed experience adds life, heat and affectionate power to the delivery of the Word.
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A man may feel abundance of paine, and yet an Anatomist may be able more distinctly and rationally to mine understanding to explaine what part is affected, and how.
A man may feel abundance of pain, and yet an Anatomist may be able more distinctly and rationally to mine understanding to explain what part is affected, and how.
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2. That Christ's sending out of Judas is sufficient ground for calling to and receiving into the Ministery men of abilities, whom we have no presumption of in regard of reall grace.
2. That Christ's sending out of Judas is sufficient ground for calling to and receiving into the Ministry men of abilities, whom we have no presumption of in regard of real grace.
yet the Church and a consciencious hearer may believingly expect fruit and edification from God in and by his Ministery, whom God may sanctify as to the Church and its benefit,
yet the Church and a conscientious hearer may believingly expect fruit and edification from God in and by his Ministry, whom God may sanctify as to the Church and its benefit,
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Withall, consequent experience of joy or dutifull affection is not sufficient ground of Truth. It is no improbable supposition that two really godly may both rejoyce in the Lord:
Withal, consequent experience of joy or dutiful affection is not sufficient ground of Truth. It is no improbable supposition that two really godly may both rejoice in the Lord:
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4. Experience being private and particular (of particular case, constitution and arbitrary actings of the Spirit of Wisedome) is not to be extended to general rule, without ground in Scripture or the nature of the thing.
4. Experience being private and particular (of particular case, constitution and arbitrary actings of the Spirit of Wisdom) is not to be extended to general Rule, without ground in Scripture or the nature of the thing.
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Else the new-experienc'd-Divinity argued consequently against the benefit of Ordinances and to other mens formality in the use of them, from some mens own experience of their hypocrisy in duty,
Else the new-experienc'd-Divinity argued consequently against the benefit of Ordinances and to other men's formality in the use of them, from Some men's own experience of their hypocrisy in duty,
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By the way I shall propose to examination, whether S. John's, Ye have received the anointing, may not relate to this enablement of the primitive Pastours and Teachers:
By the Way I shall propose to examination, whither S. John's, You have received the anointing, may not relate to this enablement of the primitive Pastors and Teachers:
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since you have among you in your Churches the Divine Ʋnction, and the Spirit of God directing and enabling your Presbytery constituted by Apostolical Ordination.
since you have among you in your Churches the Divine Ʋnction, and the Spirit of God directing and enabling your Presbytery constituted by Apostolical Ordination.
There is the same need of instructing, reproving and convincing of gain-sayers, demonstrating the truth of the Gospel by Scripture, and answering objections against it.
There is the same need of instructing, reproving and convincing of gainsayers, Demonstrating the truth of the Gospel by Scripture, and answering objections against it.
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Besides that our remoteness from the Apostles (who in difficulties might then be readily consulted) and the ambiguity essential to the plainest writings, with the severall prepossessions and conceptions of severall parts of Christians, have made the controversies in Divinity almost infinite.
Beside that our remoteness from the Apostles (who in difficulties might then be readily consulted) and the ambiguity essential to the Plainest writings, with the several prepossessions and conceptions of several parts of Christians, have made the controversies in Divinity almost infinite.
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For the teachings of the Spirit, they are so diverse in severall pretenders, sometimes so unagreeable to the true meaning of the Word, that we are very well satisfied in the necessity of S. John's advice, to try the Spirits.
For the teachings of the Spirit, they Are so diverse in several pretenders, sometime so unagreeable to the true meaning of the Word, that we Are very well satisfied in the necessity of S. John's Advice, to try the Spirits.
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Consider the Apostles speake not in our naturall language, and many passages relate to customes now obsolete and History of those times not mentioned by any Inspired Writer.
Consider the Apostles speak not in our natural language, and many passages relate to customs now obsolete and History of those times not mentioned by any Inspired Writer.
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And how nearely related Atheisme and Enthusiasme are, and how subservient each to other, is well observed by that judicious and faithfull servant of God and the Truth, Mr. More, in his preface to that most effectuall Antidote against Atheisme.
And how nearly related Atheism and Enthusiasm Are, and how subservient each to other, is well observed by that judicious and faithful servant of God and the Truth, Mr. More, in his preface to that most effectual Antidote against Atheism.
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What we read is what the Apostles preach'd, and our Ministers (as the then-Teachers) preach according to the sound or saving forme of words delivered to them by the Apostles,
What we read is what the Apostles preached, and our Ministers (as the then-Teachers) preach according to the found or Saving Form of words Delivered to them by the Apostles,
The other enablements given to them as preachers and publishers of this doctrine for enabling them in their duty, were but the raising and directing their naturall faculties in order to clearing up the truth to themselves and others.
The other enablements given to them as Preachers and publishers of this Doctrine for enabling them in their duty, were but the raising and directing their natural faculties in order to clearing up the truth to themselves and Others.
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Indeed if naturall parts be necessary to a Minister, let our Adversaries understand that Logick, Metaphysicks and Rhetorick are but rectifiers and perfecters of naturall endowments;
Indeed if natural parts be necessary to a Minister, let our Adversaries understand that Logic, Metaphysics and Rhetoric Are but rectifiers and perfecters of natural endowments;
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but judge by their own undigested notions & rude shadows of Learning. 4. Acquired gifts are the gifts of the Spirit, though not from its miraculous operation.
but judge by their own undigested notions & rude shadows of Learning. 4. Acquired Gifts Are the Gifts of the Spirit, though not from its miraculous operation.
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Yet is this a warrant to chuse Governours of the meanest condition and knowledge, because God is able to give them the spirit of Wisdome and Government? That miraculous gifts are ceased,
Yet is this a warrant to choose Governors of the Meanest condition and knowledge, Because God is able to give them the Spirit of Wisdom and Government? That miraculous Gifts Are ceased,
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which further proves that the primitive gifts were many of them for a supply to the Apostles illiterate education, who though called in Ignorance, were sent out with the reality and eminency of Learned Accomplishments.
which further Proves that the primitive Gifts were many of them for a supply to the Apostles illiterate education, who though called in Ignorance, were sent out with the reality and eminency of Learned Accomplishments.
Philosophy according to the traditions of men and the principles of the World, the Philosophy of the Sects, Philosophicall quirks & subtilties and ungrounded dreams and fancies concerning Angels and the like, is nothing to genuine Philosophy proceeding upon true principles of nature, i. e.
Philosophy according to the traditions of men and the principles of the World, the Philosophy of the Sects, Philosophical quirks & subtleties and ungrounded dreams and fancies Concerning Angels and the like, is nothing to genuine Philosophy proceeding upon true principles of nature, i. e.
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The Sophisticall, captious and wrangling deceit, this that is called Philosophy but indeed was vain deceit, is as much declaimed against by the sober Philosophers of the same Age.
The Sophistical, captious and wrangling deceit, this that is called Philosophy but indeed was vain deceit, is as much declaimed against by the Sobrium Philosophers of the same Age.
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then for Ministers to be well able to discover to people the cunning Sophistry and delusion of men that thus delight to lead captive the multitude? Then for the glarous, painted and ranting Rhetorick of those times,
then for Ministers to be well able to discover to people the cunning Sophistry and delusion of men that thus delight to led captive the multitude? Then for the glarous, painted and ranting Rhetoric of those times,
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Yet true raisedness of expression, a majesticall state, and artificiall and genuine insinuations, with most patheticall captivatings of the minde, are obvious in Scripture:
Yet true raisedness of expression, a majestical state, and artificial and genuine insinuations, with most pathetical captivatings of the mind, Are obvious in Scripture:
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as obvious as fantasticall cloud-reachings are affectedly frequent in our new Formalists Enthusiasm, who are truly those NONLATINALPHABET in 2 Pet. 2. 18. 7. All Learning is advantageous, a great deal necessary to an able publisher of the Truth and Governour of the Church.
as obvious as fantastical cloud-reachings Are affectedly frequent in our new Formalists Enthusiasm, who Are truly those in 2 Pet. 2. 18. 7. All Learning is advantageous, a great deal necessary to an able publisher of the Truth and Governor of the Church.
Thus, to be able to speak aptly, intelligibly, consequently, and suteably to the disposition and capacity of his hearers, is the Apostolicall way of preaching:
Thus, to be able to speak aptly, intelligibly, consequently, and suitably to the disposition and capacity of his hearers, is the Apostolical Way of preaching:
Dependance of Truth upon Truth, Conclusions upon Principles is discoverable in Scripture revelation, and is of the same nature that is in other Sciences, proceeding in the way of naturall light acting upon and in revealed Truth.
Dependence of Truth upon Truth, Conclusions upon Principles is discoverable in Scripture Revelation, and is of the same nature that is in other Sciences, proceeding in the Way of natural Light acting upon and in revealed Truth.
Scripture is writing, and Scripture-interpretation proceeds by the generall rules of interpretation of Authours, with whom it partakes likewise in Language,
Scripture is writing, and Scripture-interpretation proceeds by the general rules of Interpretation of Authors, with whom it partakes likewise in Language,
For my part, I know no one piece of true and reall (whether solid or delightfull) Learning that hath not considerable advantage in it to the rendering a Minister more able to understand, explain and confirm the truth of Christian Religion.
For my part, I know no one piece of true and real (whither solid or delightful) Learning that hath not considerable advantage in it to the rendering a Minister more able to understand, explain and confirm the truth of Christian Religion.
To be able to search into the true and naturall sense of Apostolicall writings, to discern the excellency, consonancy and true authenticknesse of Scripture, to examine and draw consequences from it, to see the agreement of reason and revelation, to view the appearances of God amongst the Heathen, their self-condemnednesse, attestations to part of truth and defectivenesse, to take notice of God in the Creation,
To be able to search into the true and natural sense of Apostolical writings, to discern the excellency, consonancy and true authenticknesse of Scripture, to examine and draw consequences from it, to see the agreement of reason and Revelation, to view the appearances of God among the Heathen, their self-condemnednesse, attestations to part of truth and defectiveness, to take notice of God in the Creation,
and distinguish miracles from impostures, to observe God's Providence in the World and Church, to see the severall breakings forth of light and overcastings of darknesse in the Church, to make out the Truth by full evidence, to explain and order the several Truths of revelation,
and distinguish Miracles from Impostors, to observe God's Providence in the World and Church, to see the several breakings forth of Light and overcastings of darkness in the Church, to make out the Truth by full evidence, to explain and order the several Truths of Revelation,
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and have a distinct and more then popular notion of them, so as to be able to answer Atheisticall and unbelieving cavills, to converse with Christians in all Ages and make use of their experiences and discoveries, to know God, our selves,
and have a distinct and more then popular notion of them, so as to be able to answer Atheistical and unbelieving cavils, to converse with Christians in all Ages and make use of their experiences and discoveries, to know God, our selves,
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these are some of the ends of Learning, that thus and otherwise enlarges, quickens and imbetters the naturall faculties of the Soul. And if all this contains any thing of usefulnesse to a Minister of the Gospel, we may safely adde that
these Are Some of the ends of Learning, that thus and otherwise enlarges, quickens and imbetters the natural faculties of the Soul. And if all this contains any thing of usefulness to a Minister of the Gospel, we may safely add that
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and that conjoined with and subservient to Divinity, are so farr from being Antichristian, that they are of apparent necessity to the Church of Christ.
and that conjoined with and subservient to Divinity, Are so Far from being Antichristian, that they Are of apparent necessity to the Church of christ.
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And truly weigh but the concernment of Christian Religion to the peace and happinesse of a Nation, there can be (to say no more) no greater prudence in a Magistrate (much more if professing eminency in Christian Religion) then to lay it self out in all just and lawfull means for the conserving and propagating of it;
And truly weigh but the concernment of Christian Religion to the peace and happiness of a nation, there can be (to say no more) no greater prudence in a Magistrate (much more if professing eminency in Christian Religion) then to lay it self out in all just and lawful means for the conserving and propagating of it;
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To the First, It is no great wonder, if in these times of Liberty, when the authority and discipline of the University hath been weakned by some such spirits amongst us as our Adversaries,
To the First, It is no great wonder, if in these times of Liberty, when the Authority and discipline of the university hath been weakened by Some such spirits among us as our Adversaries,
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when Learning seems to most to be in so despairing a condition, not much wonder if there be some miscarriages in so great confluence of Youth, which is very seldome considerate,
when Learning seems to most to be in so despairing a condition, not much wonder if there be Some miscarriages in so great confluence of Youth, which is very seldom considerate,
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But I call all that know Cambridge (and I question not but others can testifie as much for Oxford) all that judge by nothing of faction and prejudice, that there is no collection of men this day in England, that can shew more eminent examples of true Worth, reall, sober Piety and Religion, then are in our University.
But I call all that know Cambridge (and I question not but Others can testify as much for Oxford) all that judge by nothing of faction and prejudice, that there is no collection of men this day in England, that can show more eminent Examples of true Worth, real, Sobrium Piety and Religion, then Are in our university.
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I am sure it is the likeliest way to discover Truth, to have contrary opinions debated here, where there are men able to see how farre each agree with other and how much they differ,
I am sure it is the likeliest Way to discover Truth, to have contrary opinions debated Here, where there Are men able to see how Far each agree with other and how much they differ,
Learning too having civiliz'd their spirits to calme and moderate debates, without any thing of that passionate heart-burning and inveteratenesse, which accompanies dispute among common people.
Learning too having civilized their spirits to Cam and moderate debates, without any thing of that passionate heartburning and inveterateness, which Accompanies dispute among Common people.
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We can pitty them, but not fear them, whilest next to the Providence of God, with thankfull acknowledgement of our protection, we dare commit our selves fully to the dispose of our wise and worthy Governours:
We can pity them, but not Fear them, whilst next to the Providence of God, with thankful acknowledgement of our protection, we Dare commit our selves Fully to the dispose of our wise and worthy Governors:
appealing in the mean time, for the usefulnesse of our Universities in the present constitution, to all whom Avarice, Envy, or Fanatick Frenzy have not perfectly blinded. FINIS.
appealing in the mean time, for the usefulness of our Universities in the present constitution, to all whom Avarice, Envy, or Fanatic Frenzy have not perfectly blinded. FINIS.
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