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The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observable passages, in several sermons preached by the reverend father in God, Mr Hugh Latimer, Bish. of Worcester, (one of our first reformers, and a glorious martyr of Jesus Christ) before K. Edw. the sixth; before the convocation of the clergy, and before the citizens of London, at Pauls. Wherein, many things, relating to the honour and happiness of the king (our most gracious sovereign) the honourable lords, the reverend judges, the citizens of London, and commons of all sorts, but especially, the bishops and clergy are most plainly, piously and pithily represented.The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observeable passages, in several sermons preached by the reverend father in God, Mr Hugh Latimer, Bish. of Worcester, (one of our first reformers, and a glorious martyr of Jesus Christ) before K. Edw. the sixth; before the convocation of the clergy, and before the citizens of London, at Pauls. Wherein, many things, relating to the honour and happiness of the king (our most gracious soveraign) the honourable lords, the reverend judges, the citizens of London, and commons of all sorts, but especially, the bishops and clergy are most plainly, piously and pithily represented.
London : printed, and are to be sold by booksellers, 1661
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Rom. 15. Quaecunque scripta sunt, ad nostram doctrinam scripta sunt.—
IN Taking this Part of Scripture, (most Noble Audience) I played as a Truant, which when he is at School, will choose a Lesson wherein he is perfect, because he is loath to take pain in studying a new Lesson, or else feareth stripes for his slothfulness. In like manner ⟨p. 47⟩I might seem now in my old age, to some men, to take this part of Scripture; because I would wade easily away therewith, and drive my matter at my pleasure, and not to be bound to a certain Theme.
IN Taking this Part of Scripture, (most Noble Audience) I played as a Truant, which when he is at School, will chuse a Lesson wherein he is perfect, because he is loath to take pain in studying a new Lesson, or else feareth stripes for his sloathfulness. In like manner ⟨p. 47⟩I might seem now in my old age, to some men, to take this part of Scripture; because I would wade easily away therewith, and drive my matter at my pleasure, and not to be bound to a certain Theam.
But ye shall consider that the foresaid words of Paul are not to be understood of all Scriptures, but only of those which are of God written in Gods Book, and all things which are therein,1 are written for our Learning. The Excellency of this word, is so great, and of so high dignity, that there is no earthly thing to be compared do it.
The Author thereof is great, that is, God himself, Eternal, Almighty, everlasting. The Scripture because of him, is also Great, Eternal, most Mighty, and Holy.
There is no King, Emperor, Magistrate and Ruler of what state soever they be, but are bound to obey this God, and to give credence unto his Holy Word, in directing their steps ordinately according to the same Word: Yea truly, they are not only bound to obey Gods Book, but also the Ministry ⟨p. 48⟩of the same, so far as he speaketh sitting in Moses Chair.—
For in this world God hath two Swords, the one is a Temporal Sword, the other a Spiritual.—
For in this world God hath two Svvords, the one is a Temporal Svvord, the other a Spiritual.—
The King correcteth Transgresson with the Temporal Sword, yea, the Preacher, if he be an Offender. But the Preacher cannot correct the King, if he be a Transgressor of Gods Word, with the Temporal Sword: But he must correct and reprove him with the Spiritual Sword, fearing no man, setting God only before his eyes, under whom he is a Minister, to supplant and root up all Vice and Mischief by Gods Word.—
The King correcteth Transgresson vvith the Temporal Svvord, yea, the Preacher, if he be an Offender. But the Preacher cannot correct the King, if he be a Transgressor of Gods Word, vvith the Temporal Svvord: But he must correct and reprove him vvith the Spiritual Svvord, fearing no man, setting God only before his eyes, under vvhom he is a Minister, to supplant and root up all Vice and Mischief by Gods Word.—
Therefore let the Preacher teach, reprove, amend and instruct in Righteousness, with the Spiritual Sword, fearing no man,1 though death should ensue.
Therefore let the Preacher teach, reprove, amend and instruct in Righteousness, vvith the Spiritual Svvord, fearing no man,1 though death should ensue.
Thus Moses 1did reprove Pharaoh.—
These foresaid Kings being admonished ⟨p. 49⟩by the Ministers of Gods Word, because they would not follow their godly Doctrine, and correct their lives, came unto utter destruction.—
These foresaid Kings being admonished ⟨p. 49⟩by the Ministers of Gods Word, because they vvould not follovv their godly Doctrine, and correct their lives, came unto utter destruction.—
Let the Preacher therefore never fear to declare the Message of God unto all men: And if the King vvill not hear them, then the Preachers may admonish and charge them with their duties,1 and so leave them to God, and pray for them.
Let the Preacher therefore never fear to declare the Message of God unto all men: And if the King vvill not hear them, then the Preachers may admonish and charge them vvith their duties,1 and so leave them to God, and pray for them.
But if the Preachers digress out of Christs Chair, and shall speak their own phantasies, then in stead of whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do.
But if the Preachers digress out of Christs Chair, and shall speak their ovvn phantasies, then in stead of vvhatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do.
All things written in Gods Book, are most true, and profitable for all men; for in it is contained meet matter for Kings, Princes, Rulers, Bishops, and for all Estates: Wherefore it behoveth every Preacher,1 somewhat to accommodate himself and his matter to the Comfort and Amendment of the Audience ⟨p. 50⟩to which he declareth the Message of God.
All things written in Gods Book, are most true, and profitable for all men; for in it is contained meet matter for Kings, Princes, Rulers, Bishops, and for all Estates: Wherefore it behoveth every Preacher,1 somwhat to accomodate himself and his matter to the Comfort and Amendment of the Audience ⟨p. 50⟩to which he declareth the Message of God.
