Articuli XXXIX. Ecclesiæ Anglicanæ. A.D. 1562 (part 2 of 2)

præceptum est, ut aut coelibatum uoueant, aut à matrimonio abstineant. Licet igitur etiam illis, vt coeteris omnibus Christianis, vbi hoc ad pietatem magis facere iudicauerint, pro suo arbitratu matrimonium contrahere. by Gods lawe eyther to vowe the estate of single lyfe, or to abstayne from mariage. Therefore it is lawfull also for them, as for all other Christian men, to mary at ther owne discretion, as they shall iudge the same to serue better to godlynesse. by God's Law, either to vow the estate of single life, or to abstain from marriage: therefore it is lawful for them, as for all other Christian men, to marry at their own discretion, as they shall judge the same to serve better to godliness. XXXII. [XXXIII.] XXXIII. XXXII.

Excommunicati uitandi sunt.

Of excommunicate persons, howe they are to be auoided.

Of excommunicate Persons, how they are to be avoided. Qvi per publicam Ecclesiæ denuntiationem ritè ab unitate ecclesiæ præcisus est et excommunicatus, is ab uniuersa fidelium multitudine, donec per poenitentiam publicè reconciliatus fuerit, arbitrio Iudicis competentis, habendus est tanquam Ethnicus et Publicanus. That person whiche by open denuntiation of the Churche, is rightly cut of from the vnitie of the Churche, and excommunicated, ought to be taken of the whole multitude of the faythfull as an Heathen and Publicane, vntill he be openly reconciled by penaunce, and receaued into the Churche by a iudge that hath aucthoritie thereto. That person which by open denunciation of the Church is rightly cut off from the unity of the Church, and excommunicated, ought to be taken of the whole multitude of the faithful, as a Heathen and Publican, until he be openly reconciled by penance, and received into the Church by a judge that hath authority thereunto. XXXIII. [XXXIV.] XXXIV. XXXIV. Traditiones Ecclesiasticæ. Of the traditions of the Churche. Of the Traditions of the Church. Traditiones atque cæremonias easdem, non omnino necessarium est esse ubique aut prorsus consimiles. Nam et uariæ semper fuerunt, et mutari possunt, pro regionum, temporum, et morum diuersitate, modo nihil contra uerbum Dei instituatur. It is not necessarie that traditions and ceremonies be in al places one, or vtterly like, for at all times they haue ben diuerse, and may be chaunged accordyng to the diuersitie of countreys, times, and mens maners, so that nothing be ordeyned against Gods worde. It is not necessary that Traditions and Ceremonies be in all places one, or utterly like; for at all times they have been divers, and may be changed according to the diversity of countries, times, and men's manners, so that nothing be ordained against God's Word.

Traditiones et cæremonias ecclesiasticas quæ cum uerbo Dei non pugnant, et sunt autoritate publica institutæ atque probatæ, quisquis priuato consilio uolens et data opera publicè uiolauerit, is, ut qui peccat in publicum ordinem ecclesiæ, quique lædit autoritatem Magistratus, et qui infirmorum fratrum conscientias uulnerat, publicè, ut coeteri timeant, arguendus est. Whosoeuer through his priuate iudgement, wyllyngly and purposely doth openly breake the traditions and ceremonies of the Church, which be not repugnaunt to the worde of God, and be ordayned and approued by common aucthoritie, ought to be rebuked openly (that other may feare to do the lyke), as he that offendeth agaynst the Common order of the Churche and hurteth the aucthoritie of the Magistrate, and woundeth the consciences of the weake brethren. Whosoever, through his private judgment, willingly and purposely, doth openly break the Traditions and Ceremonies of the Church, which be not repugnant to the Word of God, and be ordained and approved by common authority, ought to be rebuked openly (that others may fear to do the like), as he that offendeth against the common order of the Church, and hurteth the authority of the Magistrate, and woundeth the consciences of the weak brethren. Quæ libet ecclesia particularis, sine nationalis autoritatem habet instituendi, mutandi, aut abrogandi cæremonias aut ritus Ecclesiasticos, humana tantum autoritate institutos, modò omnia ædificationem fiant. Euery particuler or nationall Churche, hath aucthoritie to ordaine, chaunge, and abolishe ceremonies or rites of the Churche ordeyned onlye by mans aucthoritie, so that all thinges be done to edifiyng. Every particular or national Church hath authority to ordain, change, and abolish, Ceremonies or Rites of the Church ordained only by man's authority, so that all things be done to edifying. XXXIV. [XXXV.] XXXV. XXXV. Catalogus Homiliarum. Of Homilies. Of the Homilies. Tomus secundus Homiliarum, quarum singulos titulos huic Articulo subiunximus, continet piam et salutarem doctrinam, et hijs temporibus necessariam, non minus quàm prior Tomus Homiliarum quæ æditæ sunt tempore Edwardi sexti. Itaque eas in ecclesijs per ministros diligenter et clarè, ut à populo The seconde booke of Homilies, the seuerall titles whereof we haue ioyned vnder this article, doth conteyne a godly and wholesome doctrine, and necessarie for these tymes, as doth the former booke of Homilies, which were set foorth in the time of Edwarde the sixt: and The Second Book of Homilies, the several titles whereof we have joined under this Article, doth contain a godly and wholesome Doctrine, and necessary for these times, as doth the former Book of Homilies, which were set forth in the time of Edward the Sixth; and therefore

intelligi possint, recitandas, esse iudicamus. therefore we iudge them to be read in Churches by the Ministers diligently, and distinctly, that they may be vnderstanded by the people. we judge them to be read in Churches by the Ministers, diligently and distinctly, that they may be understanded of the people. [XXXIV.] Catalogus Homiliarum. Of the names of the Homilies. Of the names of the Homilies.

De recto ecclesiæ usu.

Aduersus Idololatriæ pericula.

De reparandis ac purgandis ecclesijs.

De bonis operibus.

De ieiunio.

In gulæ atque ebrietatis uitia.

In nimis sumptuosos uestium apparatus.

De oratione siue precatione.

De loco et tempore orationi destinatis.

De publicis precibus ac Sacramentis, idiomate uulgari omnibusque noto, habendis.

De sacrosancta uerbi divini autoritate.

De eleemosina.

De Christi natiuitate.

De dominica passione.

De resurrectione Domini.

De digna corporis et sanguinis dominici in coena Domini participatione.

De donis spiritus sancti.

In diebus, qui uulgo Rogationum dicti sunt, concio.

De matrimonij statu.

De otio seu socordia.

De poenitentia.

1 Of the right vse of the Churche.

2 Agaynst perill of Idolatrie.

3 Of repayring and keping cleane of Churches.

4 Of good workes, first of fastyng.

5 Agaynst gluttony and drunkennesse.

6 Agaynst excesse of apparell.

7 Of prayer.

8 Of the place and time of prayer.

9 That common prayer and Sacramentes ought to be ministred in a knowen tongue.

10 Of the reuerente estimation of Gods worde.

11 Of almes doing.

12 Of the Natiuitie of Christe.

13 Of the passion of Christe.

14 Of the resurrection of Christe.

15 Of the worthie receauing of the Sacrament of the body and blood of Christe.

16 Of the gyftes of the holy ghost.

17 For the Rogation dayes.

1. Of the right Use of the Church.

2. Against Peril of Idolatry.

3. Of repairing and keeping clean of Churches.

4. Of good Works: first of Fasting.

5. Against Gluttony and Drunkenness.

6. Against Excess of Apparel.

7. Of Prayer.

8. Of the Place and Time of Prayer.

9. That Common Prayers and Sacraments ought to be ministered in a known tongue.

10. Of the reverend Estimation of God's Word.

11. Of Alms-doing.

12. Of the Nativity of Christ.

13. Of the Passion of Christ.

14. Of the Resurrection of Christ.

15. Of the worthy receiving of the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ.

16. Of the Gifts of the Holy Ghost.

17. For the Rogation-days.

18 Of the state of Matrimonie.

19 Of repentaunce.

20 Agaynst Idlenesse.

21 Agaynst rebellion.

18. Of the State of Matrimony.

19. Of Repentance.

20. Against Idleness.

21. Against Rebellion. [This Article is received in this Church, so far as it declares the Books of Homilies to be an explication of Christian doctrine, and instructive in piety and morals. But all references to the constitution and laws of England are considered as inapplicable to the circumstances of this Church; which also suspends the order for the reading of said Homilies in churches, until a revision of them may be conveniently made, for the clearing of them, as well from obsolete words and phrases, as from, the local references.] XXXV. [XXXVI.] XXXVI. XXXVI. Of consecration of Bishops and ministers. Of Consecration of Bishops and Ministers. Libellus de Consecratione Archiepiscoporum & Episcoporum, & de ordinatione Presbyterorum & Diaconorum æditus nuper temporibus Edwardi sexti, & autoritate Parlamenti illis ipsis temporibus confirmatus, omnia ad eiusmodi consecrationem & ordinationem necessaria continet, & nihil habet quod ex se sit aut superstitiosum aut impium. The booke of Consecration of Archbishops, and Byshops, and orderyng of Priestes and Deacons, lately set foorth in the time of Edwarde the sixt, and confirmed at the same tyme by aucthoritie of Parliament, doth conteyne all thinges necessarie to suche consecration and orderyng: neyther hath it any thing, that of it selfe is superstitious The Book of Consecration of Bishops, and Ordering of Priests and Deacons, as set forth by the General Convention of this Church in 1792, doth contain all things necessary to such Consecration and Ordering; neither hath it any thing that, of itself, is superstitious and ungodly. And, therefore, whosoever are consecrated or ordered

Itaque quicunque iuxta ritus illius libri consecrati aut ordinati sunt ab Anno secundo prædicti Regis Edwardi, usque ad hoc tempus, aut in posterum iuxta eosdem ritus consecrabuntur aut ordinabuntur ritè, ordine, atque legitimè, statuimus esse & fore consecratos & ordinatos. or vngodly. And therefore, whosoeuer are consecrate or ordered accordyng to the rites of that booke, sence the seconds yere of the aforenamed king Edwarde, vnto this time or hereafter shal be consecrated or ordered accordyng to the same rites, we decree all such to be ryghtly, orderly, and lawfully consecrated and ordered. according to said Form, we decree all such to be rightly, orderly, and lawfully consecrated and ordered. XXXVI. [XXXVII.] XXXVII. XXXVII. De ciuilibus Magistratibus. Of the ciuill Magistrates. Of the Power of the Civil Magistrates. Regia Maiestas in hoc Angliæ Regno ac coeteris eius Dominijs, iure summam habet potestatem, ad quam omnium statuum huius Regni, siue illi ecclesiastici sunt siue non, in omnibus causis suprema gubernatio pertinet, & nulli externæ iurisdictioni est subiecta, nec esse debet. The Queenes Maiestie hath the cheefe power in this Realme of Englande, and other her dominions, vnto whom the cheefe gouernment of all estates of this Realme, whether they be Ecclesiasticall or Ciuile, in all causes doth apparteine, and is not, nor ought to be subiect to any forraigne iurisdiction. The Power of the Civil Magistrate extendeth to all men, as well Clergy as Laity, in all things temporal; but hath no authority in things purely spiritual. And, we hold it to be the duty of all men who are professors of the Gospel, to pay respectful obedience to the Civil Authority, regularly and legitimately constituted. Cum Regiæ Maiestati summam gubernationem tribuimus,. quibus titulis intelligimus animos quorundam calumniatorum offendi: non damus Regibus nostris aut uerbi Dei aut sacramentorum administrationem, quod etiam Iniunctiones ab Elizabetha Regina nostra nuper æditæ, apertissimè testantur: sed eam tantùm prærogatium, quam in sacris scripturis à Deo ipso omnibus pijs Where we attribute to the Queenes Maiestie the cheefe gouernment, by whiche titles we vnderstande the mindes of some slanderous folkes to be offended: we geue not to our princes the ministring either of God's word, or of Sacraments, the which thing the injunctions also lately set forth by Elizabeth our Queene, doth most plainlie testifie: But that only prerogatiue whiche we see to

Principibus, uidemus semper fuisse attributam, hoc est, ut omnes status atque ordines fidei suæ a Deo commissos, siue illi ecclesiastici sint, siue ciuiles, in officio contineant, & contumaces ac delinquentes, gladio ciuili coerceant. haue ben geuen alwayes to all godly Princes in holy Scriptures by God him selfe, that is, that they should rule all estates and degrees committed to their charge by God, whether they be Ecclesiasticall or Temporall, and restraine with the ciuill sworde the stubberne and euyll doers. Romanus Pontifex nullam habet iurisdictionem in hoc regno Angliæ. The bishop of Rome hath no iurisdiction in this Realme of Englande. Leges Ciuiles possunt Christianas propter capitalia et grauia crimina morte punire. The lawes of the Realme may punishe Christian men with death, for heynous and greeuous offences. Christianis licet et ex mandato Magistratus arma portare, et iusta bella administrare. It is lawfull for Christian men, at the commaundement of the Magistrate, to weare weapons, and serue in the warres. XXXVII. [XXXVIII.] XXXVIII. XXXVIII. Christianorum bona non sunt communia. Of Christian mens goodes, which are not common. Of Christian Men's Goods, which are not common. Facultates & bona Christianorum non sunt communia quoad ius & possessionem, vt quidam Anabaptistæ falso iactant. Debet tamen quisque de hijs quæ possidet, pro facultatum ratione, pauperibus eleemosynas benigne distribure. The ryches and goodes of Christians are not common, as touching the ryght, title, and possession of the same, as certayne Anabaptistes do falsely boast. Notwithstandyng euery man ought of suche thinges as he possesseth, liberally to geue almes to the poore, accordyng to his habilitie. The Riches and Goods of Christians are not common, as touching the right, title, and possession of the same; as certain Anabaptists do falsely boast. Notwithstanding, every man ought, of such things as he possesseth, liberally to give alms to the poor, according to his ability. XXXVIII. [XXXIX.] XXXIX. XXXIX. Licet Christianis Iurare. Of a Christian mans othe. Of a Christian Man's Oath. Qvemadmodum iuramentum As we confesse that vayne As we confess that vain

uanum & temerarium à Domino nostro Iesu Christo, & Apostolo eius Iacobo, Christianis hominibus interdictum esse fatemur: ita Christianam religionem minimè prohibere censemus, quin iubente Magistratu, in causa fidei & charitatis, iurare liceat, modò id fiat iuxta, Prophetæ doctrinam, in iustitia, in iudicio, & ueritate.⁸⁰⁶ and rashe swearing is forbidden Christian men by our Lord Jesus Christe, and James his Apostle: So we iudge that Christian religion doth not prohibite, but that a man may sweare when the Magistrate requireth, in a cause of faith and charitie, so it be done accordyng to the prophetes teaching, in iustice, iudgement, and trueth.⁸⁰⁷ and rash Swearing is forbidden Christian men by our Lord Jesus Christ, and James his Apostle, so we judge, that Christian Religion doth not prohibit, but that a man may swear when the Magistrate requireth, in a cause of faith and charity, so it be done according to the Prophets' teaching, in justice, judgment, and truth. [The remainder of the English editions is omitted in the American Revision.] The Ratification. Hos Articulos fidei Christianæ, continentes in uniuersum nouemde cimpaginas in autographo, quod asseruatur apud Reuerendissimum in Christo patrem, Dominum Matthæum Centuariensem Archiepiscopum, totius Angliæ Primatem & Metropolitanum, Archiepiscopi & Episcopi utriusque Prouinciæ regni Angliæ, in sacra prouinciali Synodo legitimè congregati, unanimi assensu recipiunt & profitentur, & ut ueros atque Orthodoxos, manuum suarum subscriptionibus approbant, uicesimo nono die mensis Ianuarij: Anno Domini, This Booke of Articles before rehearsed, is agayne approued, and allowed to be holden and executed within the Realme, by the ascent and consent of our Soueraigne Ladye Elizabeth, by the grace of GOD, of Englande, Fraunce, and Irelande Queene, defender of the fayth, &c. Which Articles were deliberately read, and confirmed agayne by the subscription of the handes of the Archbyshop and Byshoppes of the vpper house, and by the subscription of the whole Cleargie in the neather house in their Conuocation,

secundum computationem ecclesiæ Anglicanæ, millesimo quingentesimo sexagesimo secundo: uniuersusque Clerus Inferioris domus, eosdem etiam unanimiter & recepit & professus est, ut ex manuum suarum subscriptionibus patet, quas obtulit & deposuit apud eundem Reuerendissimum, quinto die Februarij, Anno prædicto.

Quibus omnibus articulis, Serenesima princeps Elizabeth, Dei gratia Angliæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ Regina, fidei Defensor, &c. per seipsam diligenter prius lectis & examinatis, Regium suum assensum præbuit.

in the yere of our Lorde GOD. 1571.

[A Table of the Articles.}⁸⁰⁸

1 Of fayth in the Trinitie.

2 Of Christe the sonne of GOD.

3 Of his goyng downe into hell.

4 Of his Resurrection.

5 Of the holy ghost.

6 Of the sufficiencie of the Scripture.

7 Of the olde Testament.

8 Of the three Credes.

9 Of originall sinne.

10 Of free wyll.

11 Of Iustification.

12 Of good workes.

13 Of workes before iustification.

14 Of workes of supererogation.

15 Of Christe alone without sinne.

16 Of sinne after Baptisme.

17 Of predestination and election.

18 Of obtayning saluation by Christe.

19 Of the Churche.

20 Of the aucthoritie of the Churche.

21 Of the aucthoritie of generall Counsels.

22 Of Purgatorie.

23 Of ministring in the congregation.

24 Of speaking in the congregation.

25 Of the Sacramentes.

26 Of the vnworthynesse of the Ministers.

27 Of Baptisme.

28 Of the Lordes supper.

29 Of the wicked whiche eate not the body of Christe.

30 Of both kyndes.

31 Of Christes one oblation.

32 Of the mariage of Priestes.

33 Of excommunicate persons.

34 Of traditions of the Churche.

35 Of Homilies.

36 Of consecration of Ministers.

37 Of ciuill Magistrates.

38 Of Christian mens goods.

39 Of a Christian mans othe.

40 Of the ratification.

Excusum Londini apud REGINALDVM Wolfium, Regiæ Maiest. in Latinis typographum. anno domini. 1563. ¶ Imprinted at London in Powles Churchyard, by Richarde Iugge and Iohn Cawood, Printers to the Queenes Maiestie, in Anno Domini 1571. * Cum priuilegio Regise maiestatis.