A14212:648
A collection of certain learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zechariah…A collection of certaine learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary…
A collection of certain learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary Ursine; doctor and professor of divinity in the noble and flourishing schools of Neustad. For explication of divers difficult points, laid down by that author in his catechism. Lately put in print in Latin by the last labour of D. David Parry: and now newly translated into English, by I.H. for the benefit and behoof of our Christian country-manA collection of certaine learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary Ursine; doctor and professor of divinitie in the noble and flourishing schools of Neustad. For explication of divers difficult points, laide downe by that author in his catechisme. Lately put in print in Latin by the last labour of D. David Parry: and now newlie translated into English, by I.H. for the benefit and behoofe of our Christian country-man
Oxford: printed by Joseph Barnes, 1600Oxford: printed by Ioseph Barnes, 1600
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
OF THE OFFICE AND PERSON OF Christ the only Mediator.
OF THE OFFICE AND PERSON OF Christ the onely Mediator.
Disputed by D. Zach. Ursine in the University of Heidelberg for his degree of Doctorship, an. 1562.
Disputed by D. Zach. Vrsine in the Vniversitie of Heidelberge for his degree of Doctorship, an. 1562.
The Proem.
The Proeme.
Whereas God hath not only appointed in his church a ministry of his word, and commanded & approved this vocation to the office of teaching, which is practised in the church; but also hath commended this most high & dangerous function of all others that are performed by men, to those which have both the knowledge of heavenly ⟨p. 240⟩doctrine, and also indifferent ability to deliver the same, and by innocency of life give unto the hearers examples, of that which they teach: and doth by the mouth of S. Paul pronounce them guilty of others offence, which place or consent to them that place in this order men unfit, that is, such as by life or evil doctrine give offence to the church. 2 Tim. 5. Lay not thy hands rashly one any, & be not partaker of others offences: these things I say being so, it is without doubt necessary, that such as in churches or schools shall undertake part of this labour of teaching, be first heard by such as can judg of the truth of doctrine, and willingly submit themselves to the trial & censure of men. I therefore, although in confidence of mine own worthiness I may so little presume to present my self to this public view of learned men and young students, that I bring neither learning, nor experience, nor judgment, nor any thing at all to plead in my behalf for the patient presence and attention of the learned, besides great trembling, and earnest entreaty of Gods assistance and your favour: yet seeing they who have ben some times conversant in schools should not draw back from trial; and seeing it is a part of ingenuity & faithful dealing, not to conceal even a mans own weakness: I have thought it fit both for discharge of my duty & my further learning, not peremptorily to withstand their command, whose pleasure it is that I should come into this place.