An exhortation to charity (and a word of comfort) to the Irish Protestants being a sermon preached at Steeple in Dorsetshire, upon occasion of the collection for relief of the poor Protestants in this kingdom lately fled from Ireland / by Samuel Bold.
and ingage in his Cause, with a disposition of Mind suited to a suffering-Estate, since they must pass through many Tribulations into the Kingdom of God.
and engage in his Cause, with a disposition of Mind suited to a suffering-Estate, since they must pass through many Tribulations into the Kingdom of God.
so his Love to, and Concern for his People, doth wonderfully appear, in that he hath made such plentiful provision for their Support and Encouragement against all the Hardships and Difficulties they may be called to grapple with.
so his Love to, and Concern for his People, does wonderfully appear, in that he hath made such plentiful provision for their Support and Encouragement against all the Hardships and Difficulties they may be called to grapple with.
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He assures them of sufficient Assistance and Comfort, during all their Conflicts and Trials, and of such recompences afterwards as are enough to blunt the edg of all Instruments,
He assures them of sufficient Assistance and Comfort, during all their Conflicts and Trials, and of such recompenses afterwards as Are enough to blunt the edge of all Instruments,
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Yea, he will honour, reward, and crown their Patience and Sufferings in the End, with an Inheritance and Glory which doth unconceivably overbailance the weight of all those Pressures, under which they may at present groan and be uneasy.
Yea, he will honour, reward, and crown their Patience and Sufferings in the End, with an Inheritance and Glory which does unconceivably overbailance the weight of all those Pressures, under which they may At present groan and be uneasy.
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And he gives such full and large Assurances of those Rewards with which he will recompence the Sufferings of his People, that whosoever doth but duly consider them,
And he gives such full and large Assurances of those Rewards with which he will recompense the Sufferings of his People, that whosoever does but duly Consider them,
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and then compare this Glory with the greatest Sufferings which can possibly befal sincere Christians during this present Time, he may easily and certainly attain to a sound, strong,
and then compare this Glory with the greatest Sufferings which can possibly befall sincere Christians during this present Time, he may Easily and Certainly attain to a found, strong,
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First, How much that Glory, suffering Believers shall be crowned and recompenced with, doth transcend all the Sufferings they can be called to endure whilst they be in this World.
First, How much that Glory, suffering Believers shall be crowned and recompensed with, does transcend all the Sufferings they can be called to endure while they be in this World.
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having weighed and considered things impartially and faithfully on both Hands, I am fully satisfied, I am firmly assured, I do rest settled in this conclusion, That the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us.
having weighed and considered things impartially and faithfully on both Hands, I am Fully satisfied, I am firmly assured, I do rest settled in this conclusion, That the Sufferings of this present Time Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us.
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First, That the greatest Sufferings sincere Christians can be exposed unto for their Religion whilst they are in this World, do not bear a proportion with the greatness and excellency of that Blessedness and Glory with which they shall be recompensed in the next World.
First, That the greatest Sufferings sincere Christians can be exposed unto for their Religion while they Are in this World, do not bear a proportion with the greatness and excellency of that Blessedness and Glory with which they shall be recompensed in the next World.
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First, The greatest Sufferings sincere Christians can be exposed unto for their Religion, whilst they are in this World, do not bear a proportion with the Greatness and Excellency of that Blessedness and Glory with which they shall be recompensed in the next World.
First, The greatest Sufferings sincere Christians can be exposed unto for their Religion, while they Are in this World, do not bear a proportion with the Greatness and Excellency of that Blessedness and Glory with which they shall be recompensed in the next World.
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and Idolatry, Superstition, Wickedness and Debauchery do prevail on Earth, those who will approve themselves firm to the Religion of their dear Saviour, must expect many violent Assaults,
and Idolatry, Superstition, Wickedness and Debauchery do prevail on Earth, those who will approve themselves firm to the Religion of their dear Saviour, must expect many violent Assaults,
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and that they shall be much molested and disturbed in their Passage to another World, under the open profession and practice of the Gospel-Faith, and Laws.
and that they shall be much molested and disturbed in their Passage to Another World, under the open profession and practice of the Gospel faith, and Laws.
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And therefore we had need be well provided with Grace in our Hearts, and to be expert in using the whole Christian Armour, that our Spirits may not sink,
And Therefore we had need be well provided with Grace in our Hearts, and to be expert in using the Whole Christian Armour, that our Spirits may not sink,
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But tho these Sufferings may be great considered simply in themselves, yet very much of their Horror and Dreadfulness do depart as soon as we compare them with the Glory which shall be revealed in us.
But though these Sufferings may be great considered simply in themselves, yet very much of their Horror and Dreadfulness do depart as soon as we compare them with the Glory which shall be revealed in us.
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The Sufferings we are more especially here to take notice of, are those Safferings we are exposed unto in this present Life, on the account of the true Religion, by reason of the Perverseness and Fury of wicked Men,
The Sufferings we Are more especially Here to take notice of, Are those Sufferings we Are exposed unto in this present Life, on the account of the true Religion, by reason of the Perverseness and Fury of wicked Men,
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These Sufferings are all comprized in the word Persecution. And here they should be considered in their most formidable Dress, in their most frightful Appearances.
These Sufferings Are all comprised in the word Persecution. And Here they should be considered in their most formidable Dress, in their most frightful Appearances.
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or see them inhumanly treated, and most barbarously used before our Eyes. We may be deprived of all our Estates, Riches, Houses, and useful Accommodations;
or see them inhumanly treated, and most barbarously used before our Eyes. We may be deprived of all our Estates, Riches, Houses, and useful Accommodations;
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innumerable Instances of Cruelty may be experimented on us, if possible, to the glutting and surfeiting of the truculent and insatiable Adversaries of our Faith.
innumerable Instances of Cruelty may be experimented on us, if possible, to the glutting and surfeiting of the truculent and insatiable Adversaries of our Faith.
But whatever the Designs of their Enemies may be, he orders some way or other, that their Sufferings shall be moderated either for Kind, Number, or Duration.
But whatever the Designs of their Enemies may be, he order Some Way or other, that their Sufferings shall be moderated either for Kind, Number, or Duration.
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This is an Estate of Joy and Pleasure, so sublime, so great, so excellent, that all the Inheritances and Delights of this World are but Dung and Filth when compared to it.
This is an Estate of Joy and Pleasure, so sublime, so great, so excellent, that all the Inheritances and Delights of this World Are but Dung and Filth when compared to it.
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Here true Christians will be advanced to that height, the greatest Honours and Priviledges of this World are less and more empty than Shadows when compared with it.
Here true Christians will be advanced to that height, the greatest Honours and Privileges of this World Are less and more empty than Shadows when compared with it.
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When our Thoughts and Imaginations are raised to the greatest heights to which they can possibly be wound up at present, we fall unconceivably short of reaching to the great and excellent things those who suffer for the Gospel shall fully enjoy.
When our Thoughts and Imaginations Are raised to the greatest heights to which they can possibly be wound up At present, we fallen unconceivably short of reaching to the great and excellent things those who suffer for the Gospel shall Fully enjoy.
We may easily form Notions of more excellent things than this World can afford, but our ripest and most elevated Apprehensions of things great and good are as short of what Believers will inherit,
We may Easily from Notions of more excellent things than this World can afford, but our Ripest and most elevated Apprehensions of things great and good Are as short of what Believers will inherit,
it shall be discovered openly to their Comfort, and in the view af all their Adversaries to their greater Astonishment and Confusion, Luke 13. 28. It is called the Glory which shall be revealed in us:
it shall be discovered openly to their Comfort, and in the view of all their Adversaries to their greater Astonishment and Confusion, Lycia 13. 28. It is called the Glory which shall be revealed in us:
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we shall partake of, and inherit the shining ravishing Lustre and Brightness of all the Excellencies and Perfections of that happy Estate, which is now reserved for us,
we shall partake of, and inherit the shining ravishing Lustre and Brightness of all the Excellencies and Perfections of that happy Estate, which is now reserved for us,
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Thirdly, And now I am to prove to you, that the greatest Sufferings which can befal us in this present time on the account of our Religion, have not any thing in them which may render them worthy to be taken notice of,
Thirdly, And now I am to prove to you, that the greatest Sufferings which can befall us in this present time on the account of our Religion, have not any thing in them which may render them worthy to be taken notice of,
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they do not come near, they cannot of themselves prejudice our highest and chiefest Concerns, our noblest and most excellent Part. Notwithstanding all that Men may inflict and do, our Souls will still retain their own Liberty and Freedom, our Innocence and Integrity, our inward Peace and Comfort will remain unimpared, firm and inviolable.
they do not come near, they cannot of themselves prejudice our highest and chiefest Concerns, our Noblest and most excellent Part. Notwithstanding all that Men may inflict and do, our Souls will still retain their own Liberty and Freedom, our Innocence and Integrity, our inward Peace and Comfort will remain unimpared, firm and inviolable.
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Luk. 12. 4. But the Glory which shall be revealed relates unto, and w•ll powerfully affect both our Bodies and Souls in all their Parts and Capacities.
Luk. 12. 4. But the Glory which shall be revealed relates unto, and w•ll powerfully affect both our Bodies and Souls in all their Parts and Capacities.
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Whereas the Glory to be revealed is such, that when we have mounted as high in Imagination as we can, we are much more defective in forming Notions pleasing and delightful, answerably to what this Glory doth contain,
Whereas the Glory to be revealed is such, that when we have mounted as high in Imagination as we can, we Are much more defective in forming Notions pleasing and delightful, answerably to what this Glory does contain,
and shall be useful unto him) his Heaviness must be but for a season. If he must suffer, his Sufferings must continue but for a while, a very little short time;
and shall be useful unto him) his Heaviness must be but for a season. If he must suffer, his Sufferings must continue but for a while, a very little short time;
as soon as his Earthly House of this Tabernacle is dissolved, he is to enter into and take Possession of an House not made with Hands, eternal in the Heavens.
as soon as his Earthly House of this Tabernacle is dissolved, he is to enter into and take Possession of an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
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4. The Glory sincere Christians shall inherit hereafter is so great and excellent, and doth so much exceed all their Sufferings at present, that when it is duly apprehended by Faith, it doth exceedingly abate and mitigate,
4. The Glory sincere Christians shall inherit hereafter is so great and excellent, and does so much exceed all their Sufferings At present, that when it is duly apprehended by Faith, it does exceedingly abate and mitigate,
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They can and do rejoyce in the hope of the Glory of God, yea, they do actually glory in Tribulations also. They can rejoice and triumph that they are counted worthy to suffer shame for the Name of Christ;
They can and do rejoice in the hope of the Glory of God, yea, they do actually glory in Tribulations also. They can rejoice and triumph that they Are counted worthy to suffer shame for the Name of christ;
than that which is but a Means and Instrument to bring about that End. Our light Affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
than that which is but a Means and Instrument to bring about that End. Our Light Affliction which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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Now here I must acquaint you, before I proceed to the other part of the Text, that they are not all kind of Sufferings in this Life, which will contribute to the conducting of People to that Glory which shall be revealed.
Now Here I must acquaint you, before I proceed to the other part of the Text, that they Are not all kind of Sufferings in this Life, which will contribute to the conducting of People to that Glory which shall be revealed.
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And these are so far from administring any Relief, upon the consideration of a future Glory, that they will rather fill with greater horror and confusion.
And these Are so Far from administering any Relief, upon the consideration of a future Glory, that they will rather fill with greater horror and confusion.
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And without particular Repentance for the Facts which have made way for such just and righteous Punishments, they will but open a passage for the Sufferers, into Torments and Punishments unconceivably greater, more insupportable and lasting than those be which they at present endure.
And without particular Repentance for the Facts which have made Way for such just and righteous Punishments, they will but open a passage for the Sufferers, into Torments and Punishments unconceivably greater, more insupportable and lasting than those be which they At present endure.
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Therefore if we would have Comfort and Support in the Sufferings which may be inflicted on us in this present Life, from the consideration of the future Glory, we must take particular care, that if we suffer, it may be really for Religion, the Protestant Religion, the Cause of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore if we would have Comfort and Support in the Sufferings which may be inflicted on us in this present Life, from the consideration of the future Glory, we must take particular care, that if we suffer, it may be really for Religion, the Protestant Religion, the Cause of the Lord jesus christ.
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery Trial, which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you. Vers. 13. But rejoice, in as much as ye are Partakers of Christ's Sufferings, that when his Glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Vers. 14. If ye be reproached for the Name of Christ, happy are ye;
beloved, think it not strange Concerning the fiery Trial, which is to try you, as though Some strange thing happened unto you. Vers. 13. But rejoice, in as much as you Are Partakers of Christ's Sufferings, that when his Glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy. Vers. 14. If you be reproached for the Name of christ, happy Are you;
Sometimes he hath furnished them with new Notions, and then put them upon the assuming to themselves an Authority to impose what he and they together have coined as Articles of the Christian Faith.
Sometime he hath furnished them with new Notions, and then put them upon the assuming to themselves an authority to impose what he and they together have coined as Articles of the Christian Faith.
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nor own an Authority in the Church directly opposite to Christ's, nor espouse and entertain the Traditions of Men, for the Doctrines of God, have a plain tendency to dispose us for,
nor own an authority in the Church directly opposite to Christ's, nor espouse and entertain the Traditions of Men, for the Doctrines of God, have a plain tendency to dispose us for,
Secondly, For our just and zealous Concern for the Purity of God's Worship, Satan and his Instruments have endeavoured, with all their Cunning and Might, to corrupt the Worship of God, by rejecting (at least) some parts of his Institutions, strangely altering and defacing some essential Parts of his Service,
Secondly, For our just and zealous Concern for the Purity of God's Worship, Satan and his Instruments have endeavoured, with all their Cunning and Might, to corrupt the Worship of God, by rejecting (At least) Some parts of his Institutions, strangely altering and defacing Some essential Parts of his Service,
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and annexing Idolatrous and Superstitious Observations unto that Worship God hath appointed, whereby they have done as much as they could, to render his Worship and Service altogether ineffectual to those Blessed Ends and Purposes for which they were intended;
and annexing Idolatrous and Superstitious Observations unto that Worship God hath appointed, whereby they have done as much as they could, to render his Worship and Service altogether ineffectual to those Blessed Ends and Purposes for which they were intended;
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so all the Corruptions of Faith and Worship, which have been vigorously advanced in the Christian World, have had a direct tendency to open a way, at long-run, to the abounding of Debauchery and Immorality.
so all the Corruptions of Faith and Worship, which have been vigorously advanced in the Christian World, have had a Direct tendency to open a Way, At long-run, to the abounding of Debauchery and Immorality.
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It is real Holiness in our Lives, and a strict conforming of our several Practices to the Rules of the Gospel, which doth most oppose and weaken Satan's Interest in the World.
It is real Holiness in our Lives, and a strict conforming of our several Practices to the Rules of the Gospel, which does most oppose and weaken Satan's Interest in the World.
It is the malignity and hatred wicked Men have to the Power of Religion, which makes them to exert so much Violence and Cruelty against those who dare not allow themselves in the Liberties they take,
It is the malignity and hatred wicked Men have to the Power of Religion, which makes them to exert so much Violence and Cruelty against those who Dare not allow themselves in the Liberties they take,
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but do conscienciously endeavour to approve themselves unto their God, by a constant and diligent attendance to those Laws and Commandments he hath given them.
but do conscientiously endeavour to approve themselves unto their God, by a constant and diligent attendance to those Laws and commandments he hath given them.
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Let us therefore take care so to govern our selves, that our Conversation may become the Gospel of Christ, and that we may walk worthy of that high Vocation whereunto we are called, and that in every thing we may adorn the Doctrine of our God,
Let us Therefore take care so to govern our selves, that our Conversation may become the Gospel of christ, and that we may walk worthy of that high Vocation whereunto we Are called, and that in every thing we may adorn the Doctrine of our God,
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Let us see to it, that our Lives may in all their Parts bear some proportion with the purity and tendency of our Faith, the Doctrines we own and profess, the Promises which are laid before us for our incouragement, the Example our Blessed Saviour himself hath given us,
Let us see to it, that our Lives may in all their Parts bear Some proportion with the purity and tendency of our Faith, the Doctrines we own and profess, the Promises which Are laid before us for our encouragement, the Exampl our Blessed Saviour himself hath given us,
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We may then rest assured that our present Sufferings shall be recompensed with a Glory which shall unconceivably exceed all that is troublesome and afflicting in what we sustain at present.
We may then rest assured that our present Sufferings shall be recompensed with a Glory which shall unconceivably exceed all that is troublesome and afflicting in what we sustain At present.
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and increase in the Knowledge of God, we may certainly attain to be of such a Temper as the Apostle here discovers in the Text. We may arrive to make the same determination with our selves he did,
and increase in the Knowledge of God, we may Certainly attain to be of such a Temper as the Apostle Here discovers in the Text. We may arrive to make the same determination with our selves he did,
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Which leads me to the Second Point I took notice of from the words, viz. That sincere Christians may at present be throughly assured, that the Sufferings of this present Life, do not bear any proportion with the Glory they shall be recompensed with hereafter.
Which leads me to the Second Point I took notice of from the words, viz. That sincere Christians may At present be thoroughly assured, that the Sufferings of this present Life, do not bear any proportion with the Glory they shall be recompensed with hereafter.
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They may, upon a due weighing of the Sufferings of this present Time, and a future Glory together, attain such a full conviction of the huge Advantage the Glory they shall be rewarded with, hath, above all the Sufferings they can at present endure,
They may, upon a due weighing of the Sufferings of this present Time, and a future Glory together, attain such a full conviction of the huge Advantage the Glory they shall be rewarded with, hath, above all the Sufferings they can At present endure,
as will mightily dispose them to bear with great Equanimity, and encounter with wonderful Fortitude, all the uneasy and frightful Occurrences unto which they can be exposed in this World for the sake of Christ,
as will mightily dispose them to bear with great Equanimity, and encounter with wondered Fortitude, all the uneasy and frightful Occurrences unto which they can be exposed in this World for the sake of christ,
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So that here we have the conclusion of one, who experimentally understood both the Nature and Extent of a Believer's Sufferings and Glory, better than any other Person upon Earth.
So that Here we have the conclusion of one, who experimentally understood both the Nature and Extent of a Believer's Sufferings and Glory, better than any other Person upon Earth.
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You may read an account of his Sufferings in 2 Cor. 11. 23, &c. And you may guess how sit he was to make a Judgment concerning the future Glory, from what he himself had experience of,
You may read an account of his Sufferings in 2 Cor. 11. 23, etc. And you may guess how fit he was to make a Judgement Concerning the future Glory, from what he himself had experience of,
and do not so diligently, and with such consideration as becomes us, set the Incouragements we have to Virtue and Holiness, in a just opposition to whatsoever may be pretended a Discouragement thereunto.
and do not so diligently, and with such consideration as becomes us, Set the Encouragements we have to Virtue and Holiness, in a just opposition to whatsoever may be pretended a Discouragement thereunto.
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Did we compare aright, eternal Inheritances with temporal Occurrences, and the uncertain, unsatisfying, short-lived Honours, Pleasures, &c. of this World, with the certain, constant, uninterrupted, endless Torments and Miseries of the next World, we shou'd have more fixed and sound Judgments and Resolutions touching these things, than we ordinarily have.
Did we compare aright, Eternal Inheritances with temporal Occurrences, and the uncertain, unsatisfying, short-lived Honours, Pleasures, etc. of this World, with the certain, constant, uninterrupted, endless Torments and Misery's of the next World, we should have more fixed and found Judgments and Resolutions touching these things, than we ordinarily have.
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when we shall be enabled to pry further into these matters, and see them more distinctly, by having them set in a clearer Light through that special Illumination of the holy Spirit, God is pleased to bestow on sincere Christians?
when we shall be enabled to pry further into these matters, and see them more distinctly, by having them Set in a clearer Light through that special Illumination of the holy Spirit, God is pleased to bestow on sincere Christians?
if notwithstanding all the Sufferings and Difficulties, Inconveniencies and Discouragements we may meet with in adhering to the P•••e••ion and Practice of the true Religion, we patiently continue in well doing;
if notwithstanding all the Sufferings and Difficulties, Inconveniences and Discouragements we may meet with in adhering to the P•••e••ion and Practice of the true Religion, we patiently continue in well doing;
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so we find Believers have been so throughly assured in their own Minds of the great advantage future Glory hath above all present Sufferings, they have both made open Profession of their Satisfaction concerning this matter,
so we find Believers have been so thoroughly assured in their own Minds of the great advantage future Glory hath above all present Sufferings, they have both made open Profession of their Satisfaction Concerning this matter,
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and have actually rejoyced and triumph'd at the Consideration thereof, when they have been treated very discourteously by the Adversaries of their Religion.
and have actually rejoiced and triumphed At the Consideration thereof, when they have been treated very discourteously by the Adversaries of their Religion.
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Yea, Believers have had such Pl〈 … 〉ssurance of what the Text doth instruct us in, th〈 … 〉 been powerfully influenced thereby to renounce an〈 … 〉 with all the Flatteries, Pleasures,
Yea, Believers have had such Pl〈 … 〉ssurance of what the Text does instruct us in, th〈 … 〉 been powerfully influenced thereby to renounce an〈 … 〉 with all the Flatteries, Pleasures,
and Pomps of 〈 … 〉 World, and expose themselves voluntarily to the m〈 … 〉el and barbarous Usages of the implacable Enemies 〈 … 〉ne true Faith and Religion.
and Pomps of 〈 … 〉 World, and expose themselves voluntarily to the m〈 … 〉el and barbarous Usages of the implacable Enemies 〈 … 〉ne true Faith and Religion.
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By Faith Moses when he was come to Years, refused to be called the Son of Pharaoh 's Daughter, chusing rather to suffer Affliction with the People of God,
By Faith Moses when he was come to years, refused to be called the Son of Pharaoh is Daughter, choosing rather to suffer Affliction with the People of God,
Heb. 11. 24, 25, 26. And we read of others who were tortured, not accepting Deliverance, that they might obtain a better Resurrection; Heb. 11. 35. Having thus briefly discoursed of the two Points taken notice of from the Text, I shall raise a few Inferences from what hath been discoursed.
Hebrew 11. 24, 25, 26. And we read of Others who were tortured, not accepting Deliverance, that they might obtain a better Resurrection; Hebrew 11. 35. Having thus briefly discoursed of the two Points taken notice of from the Text, I shall raise a few Inferences from what hath been discoursed.
The Protestant Religion is the only true Christian and Scripture-Religion: It takes in and comprehends all that the Word of God doth teach and authorize,
The Protestant Religion is the only true Christian and Scripture-religion: It Takes in and comprehends all that the Word of God does teach and authorise,
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and easie to be intreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits, without Partiality and without Hypocrisy; James 3. 17. This is the Faith and Religion we are commanded by God himself to stand fast in, and to contend earnestly for; and as it were to enter into an Association to defend and maintain it against all the Attempts of its Adversaries;
and easy to be entreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits, without Partiality and without Hypocrisy; James 3. 17. This is the Faith and Religion we Are commanded by God himself to stand fast in, and to contend earnestly for; and as it were to enter into an Association to defend and maintain it against all the Attempts of its Adversaries;
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for we are required to stand fast in one Spirit, with one Mind, striving together for the Faith of the Gospel; Phil. 1. 27. The Protestant Religion is that which was the common Religion among the Apostles, and all good Christians of old.
for we Are required to stand fast in one Spirit, with one Mind, striving together for the Faith of the Gospel; Philip 1. 27. The Protestant Religion is that which was the Common Religion among the Apostles, and all good Christians of old.
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And if our Religion be such as will bear us out in Sufferings, yea, cause the greatest Sufferings we can be exposed unto for its sake, to turn us to the most desireable and advantagious account,
And if our Religion be such as will bear us out in Sufferings, yea, cause the greatest Sufferings we can be exposed unto for its sake, to turn us to the most desirable and advantageous account,
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how does it deserve to be esteemed by us? What a Zeal should we have for it? How concerned should we be on its behalf? With what firmness should we adhere unto it? With what Courage and Resolution should we encounter all Difficulties we may meet with,
how does it deserve to be esteemed by us? What a Zeal should we have for it? How concerned should we be on its behalf? With what firmness should we adhere unto it? With what Courage and Resolution should we encounter all Difficulties we may meet with,
whilst ingaged in and for it? With what assurance should we own to the World that we are of this Religion? With what Care and Circumspection should we walk, that our Conversations may not thwart with,
while engaged in and for it? With what assurance should we own to the World that we Are of this Religion? With what Care and Circumspection should we walk, that our Conversations may not thwart with,
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nor blemish, but every way accord and comport well with this Religion? What Valour and Excellency of Spirit should we all manifest in opposing and endeavouring to pull down (according to the Stations and Capacities we are in) all the Insolent and Arbitrary Attempters to supplant and overthrow our Religion?
nor blemish, but every Way accord and comport well with this Religion? What Valour and Excellency of Spirit should we all manifest in opposing and endeavouring to pull down (according to the Stations and Capacities we Are in) all the Insolent and Arbitrary Attempers to supplant and overthrow our Religion?
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Secondly, This should hugely incourage and support those who do suffer for the Protestant Religion. The Protestant Interest hath been at a very low Ebb a great many Years;
Secondly, This should hugely encourage and support those who do suffer for the Protestant Religion. The Protestant Interest hath been At a very low Ebb a great many years;
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and that they should certainly root out that only true Religion, which they call Heresy; so no doubt they would have succeeded in their Attempts, had not God been on our side, who always hath been, is,
and that they should Certainly root out that only true Religion, which they call Heresy; so no doubt they would have succeeded in their Attempts, had not God been on our side, who always hath been, is,
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He hath built his Church on so firm and unmoveable a Rock, and hath so engaged his Faithfulness and Power on its behalf, that no Counsel or Strength shall ever be able to prevail against it.
He hath built his Church on so firm and Unmovable a Rock, and hath so engaged his Faithfulness and Power on its behalf, that no Counsel or Strength shall ever be able to prevail against it.
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He may suffer the Antichristian State to rage violently, and many of the Kings and Rulers of the Earth to take Counsel together, and set themselves against the Protestant Churches.
He may suffer the Antichristian State to rage violently, and many of the Kings and Rulers of the Earth to take Counsel together, and Set themselves against the Protestant Churches.
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God seems to wink at the Enemies of his Truth, and permits them to carry on their Designs so far as he thinks fit to over-rule their Methods and Courses to Ends they never think of.
God seems to wink At the Enemies of his Truth, and permits them to carry on their Designs so Far as he thinks fit to overrule their Methods and Courses to Ends they never think of.
and are fully ripe for Vengeance, then will be open a way for the solemn and illustrious conducting of his Church to that pure and prosperous Estate which he hath promised to place her even in this World, in the open view and sight of the Nations.
and Are Fully ripe for Vengeance, then will be open a Way for the solemn and illustrious conducting of his Church to that pure and prosperous Estate which he hath promised to place her even in this World, in the open view and sighed of the nations.
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Great numbers are at this time very cruelly used, their Sighs and Groans do sound loud, their Sufferings are very apparent and visible. But poor Sufferers!
Great numbers Are At this time very cruelly used, their Sighs and Groans do found loud, their Sufferings Are very apparent and visible. But poor Sufferers!
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be not you discouraged, your Groans do reach Heaven, they penetrate unto the Mercy-Seat, they come unto the Ears of your God, the Lord of Hosts, who only is mighty to save.
be not you discouraged, your Groans do reach Heaven, they penetrate unto the Mercy-Seat, they come unto the Ears of your God, the Lord of Hosts, who only is mighty to save.
He is jealous for his Honour, he is jealous for his People, he will arise, he will help, he will be avenged of your Adversaries, yea he will do it speedily.
He is jealous for his Honour, he is jealous for his People, he will arise, he will help, he will be avenged of your Adversaries, yea he will do it speedily.
He that will not suffer the Person, who gives but a Cup of cold Water to a Disciple, in the Name of a Disciple, to go without a Reward, will by no means be unmindful of,
He that will not suffer the Person, who gives but a Cup of cold Water to a Disciple, in the Name of a Disciple, to go without a Reward, will by no means be unmindful of,
or suffer one who hath followed him through Tribulations and Sufferings, to miss of the Glory and Inheritance which he hath promised to every Person who doth so.
or suffer one who hath followed him through Tribulations and Sufferings, to miss of the Glory and Inheritance which he hath promised to every Person who does so.
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Let your fervent Prayers continually accompany to the Throne of Grace, the ardent Supplications of all those who sympathize with you in your Sufferings.
Let your fervent Prayers continually accompany to the Throne of Grace, the Ardent Supplications of all those who sympathise with you in your Sufferings.
Let none of us ever desist from an earnest vehement importunity with our God, till he hath actually made his Church the Joy of the whole Earth, or at least have safely conducted us to that Glory which shall at last be revealed in all his Saints.
Let none of us ever desist from an earnest vehement importunity with our God, till he hath actually made his Church the Joy of the Whole Earth, or At least have safely conducted us to that Glory which shall At last be revealed in all his Saints.
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Those who have rendred themselves excerable to the highest degree, by the open perpetrating of the most villanous Cruelties, on the faithful Professors of the only true Religion, have had the impudence to deny (even whilst their Hands and their Cloaths have been died with the reaking Blood of those Innocent and Holy Persons they have murdered) that they are Persecutors.
Those who have rendered themselves excerable to the highest degree, by the open perpetrating of the most villainous Cruelties, on the faithful Professors of the only true Religion, have had the impudence to deny (even while their Hands and their Clothes have been died with the reaking Blood of those Innocent and Holy Persons they have murdered) that they Are Persecutors.
Others who have been guilty of the Sin to avoid the infamy of the Character, have chosen to call the unjustifiable Courses they have applied themselves unto, by another Name.
Others who have been guilty of the since to avoid the infamy of the Character, have chosen to call the unjustifiable Courses they have applied themselves unto, by Another Name.
and as to their Lives, and all this for Religion, the thing is really the same as Persecution, notwithstanding the injurious Persons may provide a less infamous Name for what they do.
and as to their Lives, and all this for Religion, the thing is really the same as Persecution, notwithstanding the injurious Persons may provide a less infamous Name for what they do.
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And if God will reward his suffering persecuted Servants with the greatest Measures of Glory, what shall become of the Persecutors and Troublers of his People? Their Estate indeed is very dreadful.
And if God will reward his suffering persecuted Servants with the greatest Measures of Glory, what shall become of the Persecutors and Troublers of his People? Their Estate indeed is very dreadful.
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Fourthly, We may from what hath been discoursed, be put in mind of the Duty we owe (whilst we are free from Sufferings) to those Protestants who are in an afflicted and suffering Estate.
Fourthly, We may from what hath been discoursed, be put in mind of the Duty we owe (while we Are free from Sufferings) to those Protestants who Are in an afflicted and suffering Estate.
They have long groaned under the Tyranny and Cruelty of their Oppressors. Blessed be God, we do enjoy the Gospel with much freedom, ease, quiet, and plenty:
They have long groaned under the Tyranny and Cruelty of their Oppressors's. Blessed be God, we do enjoy the Gospel with much freedom, ease, quiet, and plenty:
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But we must take care that we do not forget the Troubles of God's People in other places, especially in our Neighbouring Countries, where our fellow-Protestants have suffered,
But we must take care that we do not forget the Troubles of God's People in other places, especially in our Neighbouring Countries, where our fellow-Protestants have suffered,
and do suffer such shameful and horrible Cruelties, that none of the ancient Persecutions have had any thing in them which may make them run parallel with the present.
and do suffer such shameful and horrible Cruelties, that none of the ancient Persecutions have had any thing in them which may make them run parallel with the present.
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With what awful and earnest importunity should we wrestle in our Prayers with the Lord on their behalf? With what reiterated vehemence should we entreat God to arise and scatter the Enemies of his Church,
With what awful and earnest importunity should we wrestle in our Prayers with the Lord on their behalf? With what reiterated vehemence should we entreat God to arise and scatter the Enemies of his Church,
O deliver not the Soul of thy Turtle-dove unto the multitude of the Wicked, forget not the Congregation of thy Poor for ever. Have respect unto the Covenant;
O deliver not the Soul of thy Turtledove unto the multitude of the Wicked, forget not the Congregation of thy Poor for ever. Have respect unto the Covenant;
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But there is one thing more I would more particularly recommend to you, as a piece of Service we more especially owe to our Suffering Brethren at this Time: And that is,
But there is one thing more I would more particularly recommend to you, as a piece of Service we more especially owe to our Suffering Brothers At this Time: And that is,
To contribute what we can for their Support and Relief, under their present Sufferings, and for the hastening of their Deliverance from the Tyranny and Cruelty of their Adversaries.
To contribute what we can for their Support and Relief, under their present Sufferings, and for the hastening of their Deliverance from the Tyranny and Cruelty of their Adversaries.
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If, God will recompense his suffering Servants, with a Glory which will infinitely exceed all that can be inflicted on them at present, we may be sure he sets a a very high value on them,
If, God will recompense his suffering Servants, with a Glory which will infinitely exceed all that can be inflicted on them At present, we may be sure he sets a a very high valve on them,
We should now be very free and liberal in imparting what we have, to supply the Wants and Necessities of our distressed Brethren, that comfortable Accommodations may be provided for them.
We should now be very free and liberal in imparting what we have, to supply the Wants and Necessities of our distressed Brothers, that comfortable Accommodations may be provided for them.
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And here (though I have not those Letters Pattents to read amongst you, which I understand are to be read this Day in the Neighbouring Churches, to excite the Charity of all honest and-piously disposed Christians) I cannot forbear briefly to mind you,
And Here (though I have not those Letters Patents to read among you, which I understand Are to be read this Day in the Neighbouring Churches, to excite the Charity of all honest and-piously disposed Christians) I cannot forbear briefly to mind you,
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and to stretch our Charity, every one of us, as far as we are able, and to contribute as plentifully for their Supply, as our own Necessities will permit.
and to stretch our Charity, every one of us, as Far as we Are able, and to contribute as plentifully for their Supply, as our own Necessities will permit.
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for the supply and help of these afflicted Christians, even now, whilst you are destitute of that more solemn invitation to Charity your Neighbours round about you have at this time!
for the supply and help of these afflicted Christians, even now, while you Are destitute of that more solemn invitation to Charity your Neighbours round about you have At this time!
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O, what a great, generous, and excellent Spirit prevailed in the Christians of old! What a powerful and truly Divine Love flamed in their Breasts towards their fellow Christians!
O, what a great, generous, and excellent Spirit prevailed in the Christians of old! What a powerful and truly Divine Love flamed in their Breasts towards their fellow Christians!
What Friends may you now make to your selves, of the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness? What everlasting Habitations may you now secure, to receive you, when this World shall not be able to serve or retain you any longer?
What Friends may you now make to your selves, of the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness? What everlasting Habitations may you now secure, to receive you, when this World shall not be able to serve or retain you any longer?
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Whatsoever we give on this Occasion, provided we do it with simplicity and chearfulness, we do but lend the same unto the Lord, who will not suffer us to be losers by what we trust him with,
Whatsoever we give on this Occasion, provided we do it with simplicity and cheerfulness, we do but lend the same unto the Lord, who will not suffer us to be losers by what we trust him with,
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or lay out upon his Credit. He will in due time, and in his own way, recompe•se our shewing Mercy, our Kindness, our Liberality, our Charity to his suffering Servants, Children,
or lay out upon his Credit. He will in due time, and in his own Way, recompe•se our showing Mercy, our Kindness, our Liberality, our Charity to his suffering Servants, Children,
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The Lord Jesus at his glorious appearing, will say, Come ye Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World, to those who seed,
The Lord jesus At his glorious appearing, will say, Come you Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World, to those who seed,
And especially should we be bountiful unto, and incourage to our utmost, such amongst them, who are come hither on purpose, that they may be put into a Capacity to help forward the deliverance of those distressed and besieged People they have left behind them,
And especially should we be bountiful unto, and encourage to our utmost, such among them, who Are come hither on purpose, that they may be put into a Capacity to help forward the deliverance of those distressed and besieged People they have left behind them,
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And if the Stroke we lately feared, had not been miraculously prevented, from falling presently upon us with its most formidable Force, peradventure their Miseries would not so soon have prevailed in this manner over them.
And if the Stroke we lately feared, had not been miraculously prevented, from falling presently upon us with its most formidable Force, Peradventure their Misery's would not so soon have prevailed in this manner over them.
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And if Considerations of this Nature will not now prompt us to express our Charity towards them, with the greatest chearfulness, in some eminent and most suitable Instances, what may we expect,
And if Considerations of this Nature will not now prompt us to express our Charity towards them, with the greatest cheerfulness, in Some eminent and most suitable Instances, what may we expect,
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but that for our Ingratitude and Obduracy, we our selves shall in a little Time be brought under the like Circumstances with them? If we will not serve our God by a chearful distributing that abundance of all things, he continues us yet in the possession of,
but that for our Ingratitude and Obduracy, we our selves shall in a little Time be brought under the like circumstances with them? If we will not serve our God by a cheerful distributing that abundance of all things, he continues us yet in the possession of,
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and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things; and may suffer the same Enemies to put a Yoke of Iron upon our Necks, until they have destroyed us.
and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things; and may suffer the same Enemies to put a Yoke of Iron upon our Necks, until they have destroyed us.
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God forbid that any of these poor Sufferers should perish, should be starv'd or famish'd to Death, by reason of the uncharitableness of any who call themselves Protestants in this Land,
God forbid that any of these poor Sufferers should perish, should be starved or famished to Death, by reason of the uncharitableness of any who call themselves Protestants in this Land,
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Shall we gorge our selves, and feed upon Delicacies, whilst People of our own Religion are amongst us, who have not wherewithal to provide necessary Food for their own sustenance? Shall we hoard up Mony for the Rust, and Cloaths for the Moth, whilst poor Protestants want Mony to furnish themselves with the Necessaries of Life,
Shall we gorge our selves, and feed upon Delicacies, while People of our own Religion Are among us, who have not wherewithal to provide necessary Food for their own sustenance? Shall we hoard up Money for the Rust, and Clothes for the Moth, while poor Protestants want Money to furnish themselves with the Necessaries of Life,
and Wealth, in the least Measure, would the Inhabitants of this Land but retrieve, and bring back again into use and fashion, that plainness and modesty of Attire, that simplicity and wholesomeness of Diet, that temperance and sobriety in Conversation, which prevailed formerly here,
and Wealth, in the least Measure, would the Inhabitants of this Land but retrieve, and bring back again into use and fashion, that plainness and modesty of Attire, that simplicity and wholesomeness of Diet, that temperance and sobriety in Conversation, which prevailed formerly Here,
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and in other unjustifiable, yet too common Excesses, we should soon have an almost inexhaustible Treasure, out of which those who suffer for Religion, might on every occasion be plentifully provided with Conveniences,
and in other unjustifiable, yet too Common Excesses, we should soon have an almost inexhaustible Treasure, out of which those who suffer for Religion, might on every occasion be plentifully provided with Conveniences,
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God now calls us to Humiliation, and the denial of our selves, and shall we refuse to deny our Lusts? If now when the Church of God is in trouble and great distress, we will not deny our selves,
God now calls us to Humiliation, and the denial of our selves, and shall we refuse to deny our Lustiest? If now when the Church of God is in trouble and great distress, we will not deny our selves,
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than Dives was to Lazarus? Will not our Land be involved in such Guilt, that we may too truly fear the accomplishment upon our selves, of what the Prophet Isaiah relates, in the 3d Chapter of his Prophecy, Vers. 24, &c. It shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell, there shall be stink;
than Dives was to Lazarus? Will not our Land be involved in such Gilded, that we may too truly Fear the accomplishment upon our selves, of what the Prophet Isaiah relates, in the 3d Chapter of his Prophecy, Vers. 24, etc. It shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell, there shall be stink;
and instead of a Girdle, a Rent; and instead of well-set Hair, Baldness; and instead of a Stomacher, a girding of Sack cloth; and Burning instead of Beauty.
and instead of a Girdle, a Rend; and instead of well-set Hair, Baldness; and instead of a Stomacher, a girding of Sack cloth; and Burning instead of Beauty.
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And as we should inlarge our Charity as far as we can, in communicating what we have to supply the Exigencies of those who are strip'd and spoil'd of all their worldly Enjoyments, on the account of the True Religion;
And as we should enlarge our Charity as Far as we can, in communicating what we have to supply the Exigencies of those who Are striped and spoiled of all their worldly Enjoyments, on the account of the True Religion;
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so we are obliged to do all that is in our power, to weaken and overthrow the Potent and implacable Enemies of our Religion, the present Persecutors and Oppressors of the Saints of God.
so we Are obliged to do all that is in our power, to weaken and overthrow the Potent and implacable Enemies of our Religion, the present Persecutors and Oppressors's of the Saints of God.
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and so many ways involved himself in Designs to supplant and overthrow our Religion, and all the Interests and Priviledges of this Nation, as well as of all the other Protestant States, that he seems to have forgot that he should be A Man; yea, to think that all the World is turned into Brutes, and he the Beast of Prey to devour all the rest:
and so many ways involved himself in Designs to supplant and overthrow our Religion, and all the Interests and Privileges of this nation, as well as of all the other Protestant States, that he seems to have forgotten that he should be A Man; yea, to think that all the World is turned into Brutus's, and he the Beast of Prey to devour all the rest:
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God hath now put it into the Heart of our Soveraigns, and of other Protestant Princes, to declare War against that Mirror of Inhumanity, in order to the securing of this Land, and all other Protestant States, from the cursed Designs the Popish Party have been long projecting;
God hath now put it into the Heart of our Sovereigns, and of other Protestant Princes, to declare War against that Mirror of Inhumanity, in order to the securing of this Land, and all other Protestant States, from the cursed Designs the Popish Party have been long projecting;
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It would greatly become us to evidence such a promptness and alacrity in this Affair, that there might be ground to believe, that the only Ambition of every one, is to exceed one another in a ready and joyful compliance with every Motion, that hath any tendency to promote so glorious an Enterprize.
It would greatly become us to evidence such a promptness and alacrity in this Affair, that there might be ground to believe, that the only Ambition of every one, is to exceed one Another in a ready and joyful compliance with every Motion, that hath any tendency to promote so glorious an Enterprise.
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What have our Foreign Adversaries been aiming at all this while, but to possess the Enemies of our Faith in those Mannours, Farms, Lands, and Estates, which were in former Times blindly surrendred up to the voracious Appetites of some ravenous Priests? And to make People of the same Perswasion, Masters of all those other Lands and Estates, which by a wiser management have hitherto been preserved from Superstitious Clutches?
What have our Foreign Adversaries been aiming At all this while, but to possess the Enemies of our Faith in those Manors, Farms, Lands, and Estates, which were in former Times blindly surrendered up to the voracious Appetites of Some ravenous Priests? And to make People of the same Persuasion, Masters of all those other Lands and Estates, which by a Wiser management have hitherto been preserved from Superstitious Clutches?
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Our Adversaries Designs are evidently to deprive us of our Religion, and of all that we can properly call our own, and to reduce us under that v••e, that ignominious, that insupportable Oppression, under which the Protestants in France have long groaned.
Our Adversaries Designs Are evidently to deprive us of our Religion, and of all that we can properly call our own, and to reduce us under that v••e, that ignominious, that insupportable Oppression, under which the Protestants in France have long groaned.
How would English Men ennoble themselves, and raise their Reputation and Character thorow all the World, would they generally and unanimously resolve to empty all their Treasures, and Morgage and spend all their Lands and Estates (though abundantly less will serve the turn) rather than such a laudable Ʋndertaking shall not be crown'd with success, rather than Arbitrary and Tyrannical Power shall not be extirpated, rather than those who are oppressed and persecuted for the Faith of the Gospel, shall not be rescued and delivered.
How would English Men ennoble themselves, and raise their Reputation and Character thorough all the World, would they generally and unanimously resolve to empty all their Treasures, and Mortgage and spend all their Lands and Estates (though abundantly less will serve the turn) rather than such a laudable Ʋndertaking shall not be crowned with success, rather than Arbitrary and Tyrannical Power shall not be extirpated, rather than those who Are oppressed and persecuted for the Faith of the Gospel, shall not be rescued and Delivered.
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The Israelites did part with their Ornaments, their Jewels, their golden Ear-rings, to make them an Idol; though they might expect that thereby the Wrath of God would be provoked against them to a prodigious Degree.
The Israelites did part with their Ornament, their Jewels, their golden Earrings, to make them an Idol; though they might expect that thereby the Wrath of God would be provoked against them to a prodigious Degree.
And what do the Worshippers of Idols in our Days freely and willingly part with, that they may Inherit the loss of their Liberty, and of their Souls, at the dearest Rate? Will not all these rise up in Judgment against us,
And what do the Worshippers of Idols in our Days freely and willingly part with, that they may Inherit the loss of their Liberty, and of their Souls, At the dearest Rate? Will not all these rise up in Judgement against us,
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We of the Clergy do know that Mannors and Estates have been excused from paying Tithes, to encourage the Owners, to ingage in a pretendedly Holy War. Let us of the Clergy now manifest our selves so free from Worldly Minds, and Covetousness, that we will chearfully part with all our Tithes, rather than Mony (which is usually esteem'd the S••••s of War) shall in the least be wanting to support this Enterprize, which is as truly Just and Pious, as it is apparently Great and Honourable.
We of the Clergy do know that Manors and Estates have been excused from paying Tithes, to encourage the Owners, to engage in a pretendedly Holy War. Let us of the Clergy now manifest our selves so free from Worldly Minds, and Covetousness, that we will cheerfully part with all our Tithes, rather than Money (which is usually esteemed the S••••s of War) shall in the least be wanting to support this Enterprise, which is as truly Just and Pious, as it is apparently Great and Honourable.
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Yea, let not English Men only adventure their Fortunes, but vigorously resolve, they will, One and All, expose their Persons in this Affair, if Occasion be.
Yea, let not English Men only adventure their Fortune's, but vigorously resolve, they will, One and All, expose their Persons in this Affair, if Occasion be.
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And then (if we have thorowly humbled our selves before God, and duly implored his Blessing and Aid (as we have lately pretended to do) and do conscientiously endeavour to walk in all holy Uprightness before our God for the future) we need not doubt but that this great and glorious Enterprize will be effectual to these Blessed Ends for which it is intended.
And then (if we have thoroughly humbled our selves before God, and duly implored his Blessing and Aid (as we have lately pretended to do) and do conscientiously endeavour to walk in all holy Uprightness before our God for the future) we need not doubt but that this great and glorious Enterprise will be effectual to these Blessed Ends for which it is intended.
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If we be thus disposed, rather than we shall want Success, our God, who is the Lord of Hosts, will imploy all his Attributes, and muster together all his Armies to sight for us.
If we be thus disposed, rather than we shall want Success, our God, who is the Lord of Hosts, will employ all his Attributes, and muster together all his Armies to sighed for us.
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He will send an Angel to cut them all off in less Time than a Night: He will knock out their Brains with Hail-stones, and make the Sta•s in their Courses to sight against France; or he will find out some new, and hitherto unexperimented Instances, whereby he will make our Enemies the infamous Monuments of his Vengeance.
He will send an Angel to Cut them all off in less Time than a Night: He will knock out their Brains with Hailstones, and make the Sta•s in their Courses to sighed against France; or he will find out Some new, and hitherto unexperimented Instances, whereby he will make our Enemies the infamous Monuments of his Vengeance.
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Let not any of us, who are sincere in the Protestant Religion, and heartily concerned for the deliverance of those who suffer for our Religion, be discouraged.
Let not any of us, who Are sincere in the Protestant Religion, and heartily concerned for the deliverance of those who suffer for our Religion, be discouraged.
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Fifthly, I would desire you to reflect once more on the Text, and observe how much it doth concern every one of us in particular, to get our Minds well assured, that the future Glory will abundantly exceed all the Sufferings of this present time.
Fifthly, I would desire you to reflect once more on the Text, and observe how much it does concern every one of us in particular, to get our Minds well assured, that the future Glory will abundantly exceed all the Sufferings of this present time.
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Let us never rest satisfied till we have such a Perswasion and Sense of the future Glory as will make all things appear very little and inconsiderable, whenever they offer to stand in competition with it.
Let us never rest satisfied till we have such a Persuasion and Sense of the future Glory as will make all things appear very little and inconsiderable, whenever they offer to stand in competition with it.
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Let us be earnest in our Prayers, that we may be indued with such a Faith as may overcome the World, and may be indeed to us the Substance of things hoped for, the Evidence of things not seen, Heb. 11. 1.
Let us be earnest in our Prayers, that we may be endued with such a Faith as may overcome the World, and may be indeed to us the Substance of things hoped for, the Evidence of things not seen, Hebrew 11. 1.
With what Life and Vigor shall we then perform all our Duties? With what Patience and Chearfulness shall we entertain and endure every afflicting Occurrence? With what Courage, Constancy and Triumph shall we go through,
With what Life and Vigor shall we then perform all our Duties? With what Patience and Cheerfulness shall we entertain and endure every afflicting Occurrence? With what Courage, Constancy and Triumph shall we go through,
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and accomplish our Christian Warfare? How freely shall we contribute what we have to those who suffer? How willingly shall we sacrifice all for our Religion and the Publick-Weal? With what satisfaction may we look for the coming of Christ? And how confidently may we depend on our appearing with him in Glory?
and accomplish our Christian Warfare? How freely shall we contribute what we have to those who suffer? How willingly shall we sacrifice all for our Religion and the Publick-Weal? With what satisfaction may we look for the coming of christ? And how confidently may we depend on our appearing with him in Glory?
and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing. 2 Tim. 4. 6, 7, 8. The God of all Grace, whe•••• … th called us unto his eternal Glory by Christ Jesus, after 〈 ◊ 〉 have suffered awhile, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, 〈 ◊ 〉 you.
and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing. 2 Tim. 4. 6, 7, 8. The God of all Grace, whe•••• … th called us unto his Eternal Glory by christ jesus, After 〈 ◊ 〉 have suffered awhile, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, 〈 ◊ 〉 you.
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