THE

WORKS

OF

JOHN OWEN, D.D.

EDITED BY

THE REV. WILLIAM H. GOOLD, D.D.,

EDINBURGII.

VOL. XIV.

EDINBURGH:

T. & T. CLARK, 38, GEORGE STREET.

LONDON: HAMILTON, ADAMS, AND CO. DUBLIN: JOHN ROBERTSON

MDCCCLXII.

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CONTENTS OF VOL. XIV.

ANIMADVERSIONS ON A TREATISE ENTITLED "FIAT LUX."

PREFATORY NOTE BY THE EDITOR

To the Reader

Preface

СНАР.

I.-Our author's preface, and his method

II.-Heathen pleas-General principles

III.-Motive, matter, and method of our author's book

IV.-Contests about religion and reformation, schoolmen, etc.

A VINDICATION OF THE ANIMADVERSIONS ON "FIAT LUX."

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I.-An answer to the preface or introduction of the reply to the " Animad-

versions"

II.-Vindication of the first chapter of the "Animadversions"-The method

of "Fiat Lux"-Romanists' doctrine of the merit of good works

III.-A defence of the second chapter of the "Animadversions"-Principles of

Fiat Lux" re-examined-Of our receiving the gospel from Rome-Our

abode with them from whom we received it

IV.-Farther vindication of the second chapter of the "Animadversions"-

Church of Rome not what she was of old-Her falls and apostasy-

Difference between idolatry, apostasy, heresy, and schism-Principles

of the church of Rome condemned by the ancient church, fathers, and

councils-Imposing rites unnecessary-Persecution for conscience-

Papal supremacy-The branches of it-Papal personal infallibility-

Religious veneration of images

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V.-Other principles of "Fiat Lux" re-examined-Things not at quiet in

religion, before reformation of the first reformers-Departure from

Rome no cause of divisions-Returnal unto Rome no means of

union

VI.-Farther vindication of the second chapter of the "Animadversions”.

Scripture sufficient to settle men in the truth-Instance against it exa-

mined, removed-Principles of Protestants and Romanists in reference

unto moderation compared and discussed

VII.-Unity of faith, wherein it consists-Principles of Protestants as to

the settling men in religion and unity of faith, proposed and con-

firmed

VIII.-Principles of Papists, whereon they proceed in bringing men to a settle-

ment in religion and the unity of faith, examined

IX.-Proposals from protestant principles tending unto moderation and unity 310

X.-Farther vindication of the second chapter of the "Animadversions"-

The remaining principles of "Fiat Lux" considered.

XI.-Judicious readers-Schoolmen the forgers of Popery-Nature of the dis-

course in "Fiat Lux"

XII.-False suppositions, causing false and absurd consequences-Whence we

had the gospel in England, and by whose means-What is our duty in

reference unto them by whom we receive the gospel

XIII.-Faith and charity of Roman Catholics

XIV. Of reason-Jews' objections against Christ

XV.-Pleas of prelate Protestants-Christ the only supreme and absolute head

of the church

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XVI.-The power assigned by Papists and Protestants unto kings in matters

ecclesiastical-Their several principles discussed and compared

XVII. Scripture-Story of the progress and declension of religion vindicated—

Papal artifices for the promotion of their power and interest-Advan-

tages made by them on the Western Empire

XVIII.-Reformation of religion-Papal contradictions-" Ejice ancillam"

XIX. Of preaching-The mass, and the sacrifice of it-Transubstantiation-

Service of the church

XX. Of the blessed Virgin

XXI.-Images-Doctrine of the council of Trent-Of the second Nicene-The

arguments for the adoration of images-Doctrine of the ancient church

-Of the chief doctrine of the Roman church-Practice of the whole-

Vain foundations of the pretences for image-worship examined and dis-

proved

XXII.-Of Latin service

XXIII.-Communion

XXIV.-Heroes-Of the ass's head, whose worship was objected to Jews and

THE CHURCH OF ROME NO SAFE GUIDE.

PREFATORY NOTE BY THE EDITOR

Preface

The Church of Rome no Safe Guide

SOME CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT UNION AMONG

PROTESTANTS.

PREFATORY NOTE BY THE EDITOR

Some Considerations, etc.

A BRIEF AND IMPARTIAL ACCOUNT OF THE NATURE OF

THE PROTESTANT RELIGION.

PREFATORY NOTE BY THE EDITOR

The State and Fate of the Protestant Religion