The easiness and difficulty of the Christian religion in a sermon preach'd before the Lord Mayor, and court of Aldermen of the city of London, at Guild-Hall chappel, on Sunday May 26. 1689 / by Isaac Bringhurst ...
Thus by first asserting his Ability to receive them, that is, to govern and teach them, he encourageth weary and heavy laden Sinners to accept of his gracious Invitation, which he makes in the following Verse;
Thus by First asserting his Ability to receive them, that is, to govern and teach them, he Encourageth weary and heavy laden Sinners to accept of his gracious Invitation, which he makes in the following Verse;
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My Text assures them of the Truth of this Promise, thus repeated in the 29th Verse, from the Goodness of his Doctrine and Government, the means of giving them this Rest;
My Text assures them of the Truth of this Promise, thus repeated in the 29th Verse, from the goodness of his Doctrine and Government, the means of giving them this Rest;
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or Law, or Government, I shall (for Brevities sake) prove only by one or two places, Acts 15.10. The Law or Doctrine of Circumcision is said to be a Yoke which neither they nor their Fathers were able to bear: And Gal. 5.1. The Ceremonial Law of the Jews a Yoke of Bondage. Zach. 9.1. The Word of God is called the Burden of the Word of the Lord: and so Mal. 1.1. The Burden of the Word of the Lord to Israel by Malachy.
or Law, or Government, I shall (for Brevities sake) prove only by one or two places, Acts 15.10. The Law or Doctrine of Circumcision is said to be a Yoke which neither they nor their Father's were able to bear: And Gal. 5.1. The Ceremonial Law of the jews a Yoke of Bondage. Zach 9.1. The Word of God is called the Burden of the Word of the Lord: and so Malachi 1.1. The Burden of the Word of the Lord to Israel by Malachy.
Shew in what sense the Christian Religion may be said to be a Yoke or a Burden. II. Demonstrate, that this Yoke is easy, and this Burden light. III. Make some seasonable Reflections for our Practice at this time.
Show in what sense the Christian Religion may be said to be a Yoke or a Burden. II Demonstrate, that this Yoke is easy, and this Burden Light. III. Make Some seasonable Reflections for our Practice At this time.
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the other from the Earth of which it is made, called often in Scripture, carnal or sensual, Gen. 2.7. We have also the same Assurances, that the Rectitude and Prefection of Mans Nature consists in the Prefection and Subjection of this Earthly and Sensual Principle to that which is Heavenly and Spiritual.
the other from the Earth of which it is made, called often in Scripture, carnal or sensual, Gen. 2.7. We have also the same Assurances, that the Rectitude and Perfection of men Nature consists in the Perfection and Subjection of this Earthly and Sensual Principle to that which is Heavenly and Spiritual.
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1. The Temptations of this World so applied by that old Serpent, which first tempted them with Success, that he prevailed upon them, to take their Liberty;
1. The Temptations of this World so applied by that old Serpent, which First tempted them with Success, that he prevailed upon them, to take their Liberty;
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whilst we inhabit these Bodies, and dwell in this World. Heb. 12.1. We read of Sin that doth so easily beset us, NONLATINALPHABET, Sin well circumstanced;
while we inhabit these Bodies, and dwell in this World. Hebrew 12.1. We read of since that does so Easily beset us,, since well circumstanced;
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Thus provoked by Temptations, and animated by Examples, this Rebellion is habitual; for every Act strengthens the Habit, and our Sins thus become exceeding sinful. Jerem. 13.23. Can the Leopard change his Spots, or the Black-moor his Skin? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
Thus provoked by Temptations, and animated by Examples, this Rebellion is habitual; for every Act strengthens the Habit, and our Sins thus become exceeding sinful. Jeremiah 13.23. Can the Leopard change his Spots, or the Blackmoor his Skin? then may you also do good, that Are accustomed to do evil.
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Now the Son of God doing this for us by his Religion, from the Uneasiness of it at first, it may well be exprest by these Metaphors in the Text, of a Yoke or Burden.
Now the Son of God doing this for us by his Religion, from the Uneasiness of it At First, it may well be expressed by these Metaphors in the Text, of a Yoke or Burden.
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For our more distinct Understanding what I shall say upon this Subject, we are to remember that the Christian Religion is usually divided into two parts: 1st. The Credenda, or Articles to be believed. 2dly. The Agenda, or Duties to be done. 1st.
For our more distinct Understanding what I shall say upon this Subject, we Are to Remember that the Christian Religion is usually divided into two parts: 1st. The Credenda, or Articles to be believed. 2dly. The Agenda, or Duties to be done. 1st.
And where-ever the Scripture it self does impress a Character of Necessity, either for Faith or Practice, we cannot speak plainer to one another, than that doth to us.
And wherever the Scripture it self does Impress a Character of Necessity, either for Faith or Practice, we cannot speak plainer to one Another, than that does to us.
which also is no Objection to its Credibility, because an Infinite Nature, and all those Perfections which belong to it, cannot be supposed to be comprehensible, we cannot comprehend Eternity,
which also is no Objection to its Credibility, Because an Infinite Nature, and all those Perfections which belong to it, cannot be supposed to be comprehensible, we cannot comprehend Eternity,
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That the Christian Religion is thus suitable to our Natures, will appear, if we consider Man, 1. In his Private; 2. In his Publick Capacity. I. In his Private Capacity:
That the Christian Religion is thus suitable to our Nature's, will appear, if we Consider Man, 1. In his Private; 2. In his Public Capacity. I In his Private Capacity:
By this a Man is a busy active Being, his Thoughts are restless, his Desires are craving and stretching till they meet with that for which they were created;
By this a Man is a busy active Being, his Thoughts Are restless, his Desires Are craving and stretching till they meet with that for which they were created;
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Here we feel his gracious Influences to our Support and Comfort; hereafter we contemplate and enjoy him to our Everalasting Happiness and Satisfaction. Of these two, briefly. 1. The Contemplation of Truth.
Here we feel his gracious Influences to our Support and Comfort; hereafter we contemplate and enjoy him to our Everalasting Happiness and Satisfaction. Of these two, briefly. 1. The Contemplation of Truth.
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That this is natural to our Souls, the great and indefatigable Pains and Hardships many have undergone for it, the Extasies of Joy and perfect Satisfaction they have felt when they have found it, the great Honours they have been courted with whilst they liv'd,
That this is natural to our Souls, the great and indefatigable Pains and Hardships many have undergone for it, the Ecstasies of Joy and perfect Satisfaction they have felt when they have found it, the great Honours they have been courted with while they lived,
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and even ador'd with after their Death, when they have published the Fruits of their Industry, the Truths they have discovered to the World, abundantly demonstrate;
and even adored with After their Death, when they have published the Fruits of their Industry, the Truths they have discovered to the World, abundantly demonstrate;
The second thicken and obstruct the Mind, and indispose it, as foggy Steems and Mists our bodily Organs, that the pure Light and Spirit of Truth cannot be sensible to us:
The second thicken and obstruct the Mind, and indispose it, as foggy Steems and Mists our bodily Organs, that the pure Light and Spirit of Truth cannot be sensible to us:
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Therefore the Philosophers tell us, Vertue is absolutely necessary for the acquiring of Truth, because that regulates all the inferiour Faculties and Inclinations, quiets and retrenches all the Exorbitancy of the Passions and Affections NONLATINALPHABET, said Antoninus; the Soul is tinctured and dy'd with the Objects it most converseth with.
Therefore the Philosophers tell us, Virtue is absolutely necessary for the acquiring of Truth, Because that regulates all the inferior Faculties and Inclinations, quiets and retrenches all the Exorbitancy of the Passion and Affections, said Antoninus; the Soul is tinctured and died with the Objects it most Converseth with.
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And how many severe Threatnings do we read of in the Scriptures against all that do not crucify the Flesh with the Lusts of it, 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. Ephes. 5.3.
And how many severe Threatenings do we read of in the Scriptures against all that do not crucify the Flesh with the Lustiest of it, 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. Ephesians 5.3.
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for all this World is too little for their Satisfaction, as infinite Experience demonstrates. The Eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the Ear with hearing.
for all this World is too little for their Satisfaction, as infinite Experience demonstrates. The Eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the Ear with hearing.
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How carefully then is our Nature restor'd and perfected by our Religion? The two great Obstacles to our Enjoyment of God, it endeavours to set at the greatest distance from us imaginable:
How carefully then is our Nature restored and perfected by our Religion? The two great Obstacles to our Enjoyment of God, it endeavours to Set At the greatest distance from us imaginable:
These are love of the World, and excess of bodily Pleasures: James 4.4. Ye Adulterers and Adulteresses, know ye not that the Friendship of this World is Enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a Friend of the World is the Enemy of God.
These Are love of the World, and excess of bodily Pleasures: James 4.4. You Adulterers and Adulteresses, know you not that the Friendship of this World is Enmity with God? whosoever Therefore will be a Friend of the World is the Enemy of God.
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And Purity of Heart is made absolutely necessary to our seeing of God by our Saviour, Mat. 5.8. Very many places more out of the Scriptures might be produced to this purpose:
And Purity of Heart is made absolutely necessary to our seeing of God by our Saviour, Mathew 5.8. Very many places more out of the Scriptures might be produced to this purpose:
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All which demonstrate our Religion must be natural to our Souls, because if we would observe it, it would make our Souls free and open to receive the comfortable Emanations of the Divine Goodness,
All which demonstrate our Religion must be natural to our Souls, Because if we would observe it, it would make our Souls free and open to receive the comfortable Emanations of the Divine goodness,
Besides, what admirable matter of our Contemplation doth it afford us? 2 Cor. 4.6. The Light of the Knowledg of the Glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ;
Beside, what admirable matter of our Contemplation does it afford us? 2 Cor. 4.6. The Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God in the face of jesus christ;
and when by the exceeding great and precious Promises of the Gospel we apprehend what Interest we may have in this Glory, Heaven it self is anticipated, our Souls are in Conjunction with their Center, our Consciences are easy and chearful,
and when by the exceeding great and precious Promises of the Gospel we apprehend what Interest we may have in this Glory, Heaven it self is anticipated, our Souls Are in Conjunction with their Centre, our Consciences Are easy and cheerful,
and we are filled with all Joy in believing: For it doth not yet appear what we shall be, 1 Joh. 3.2. But we know when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
and we Are filled with all Joy in believing: For it does not yet appear what we shall be, 1 John 3.2. But we know when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
Thus in respect of our Souls the Text is demonstrated, because our Religion fits us for the Enjoyment of God here and hereafter, the Complement and Perfection of our Natures.
Thus in respect of our Souls the Text is demonstrated, Because our Religion fits us for the Enjoyment of God Here and hereafter, the Compliment and Perfection of our Nature's.
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so that to indulge our Lusts makes them their own Executioners as well as ours; for when Nature is overborn, all Pleasure and Delight is extinguish'd.
so that to indulge our Lustiest makes them their own Executioners as well as ours; for when Nature is overborne, all Pleasure and Delight is extinguished.
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Those I mention'd under the last two Heads are sufficient, where it utterly excludes from the Kingdom of Heaven, all irregular and intemperate Prosecutions of the Lusts of the Flesh, the Lusts of the Eye,
Those I mentioned under the last two Heads Are sufficient, where it utterly excludes from the Kingdom of Heaven, all irregular and intemperate Prosecutions of the Lustiest of the Flesh, the Lustiest of the Eye,
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II. I now come to consider him in his Politick or Publick Capacity; and here at first sight 'tis most easy, because agreeable to the Nature of Society.
II I now come to Consider him in his Politic or Public Capacity; and Here At First sighed it's most easy, Because agreeable to the Nature of Society.
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In this respect our Saviour hath given us an Epitome of all he requires of us in very few words, To do as we would be done unto, Matth. 7.12. This is the Law and the Prophets which he came to fulfil and perfect, Mat. 5.17. So Mat. 22.39. Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self.
In this respect our Saviour hath given us an Epitome of all he requires of us in very few words, To do as we would be done unto, Matthew 7.12. This is the Law and the prophets which he Come to fulfil and perfect, Mathew 5.17. So Mathew 22.39. Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self.
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The Apostle St. Paul gives us all our Duty to one another in this one word, Love, and proves it to be so, Rom. 13.8, 9. There is no Fear or Jealousy one of another in Love,
The Apostle Saint Paul gives us all our Duty to one Another in this one word, Love, and Proves it to be so, Rom. 13.8, 9. There is no fear or Jealousy one of Another in Love,
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so necessary, that without it we are nothing, neither can we do any thing in Religion, ver. 1, 2, 3. and then tells us how it secures the World against both these troublesome Humours. Verse the 4th; Charity suffereth long, and is kind, therefore is not easily provoked, envies not, vaunteth not it self, therefore is not apt to provoke:
so necessary, that without it we Are nothing, neither can we do any thing in Religion, ver. 1, 2, 3. and then tells us how it secures the World against both these troublesome Humours. Verse the 4th; Charity suffers long, and is kind, Therefore is not Easily provoked, envies not, vaunteth not it self, Therefore is not apt to provoke:
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because 'tis agreable to our Natures, considered either in our private or publick Capacity, either in our selves, both in respect of our Souls and Bodies,
Because it's agreeable to our Nature's, considered either in our private or public Capacity, either in our selves, both in respect of our Souls and Bodies,
And as an indisputable Confirmation of all I have said from this Topick, be pleased often to read and consider, Tit. 2.11, 12. where the Apostle tells us, that the great Lesson the Gospel teacheth us, is to deny all Ʋngodliness and Worldly Lusts,
And as an indisputable Confirmation of all I have said from this Topic, be pleased often to read and Consider, Tit. 2.11, 12. where the Apostle tells us, that the great lesson the Gospel Teaches us, is to deny all Ʋngodliness and Worldly Lustiest,
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if they happen to stand in our way to it, which supposeth they may do so? And doth he not, Luke 14.26, 27. tell us we must hate our dearest Relations,
if they happen to stand in our Way to it, which Supposeth they may do so? And does he not, Lycia 14.26, 27. tell us we must hate our dearest Relations,
If he believes his Physicians, will he not readily suffer this Medicine to be applied to him? will not the bitterest Potion in this case be tollerable,
If he believes his Physicians, will he not readily suffer this Medicine to be applied to him? will not the Bitterest Potion in this case be tolerable,
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if not pleasant? And will not a Man in his Wits, chuse it rather than a more pleasant or more gustful draught? And what we have reason to make matter of our choice, may in a just sense be called easy or light to us.
if not pleasant? And will not a Man in his Wits, choose it rather than a more pleasant or more gustful draught? And what we have reason to make matter of our choice, may in a just sense be called easy or Light to us.
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as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing, 2 Cor 6.10. and he gives a very good reason for it, in Phil. 4.13. NONLATINALPHABET, I can do all things easily, so the Word imports, through Christ which strengtheneth me.
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing, 2 Cor 6.10. and he gives a very good reason for it, in Philip 4.13., I can do all things Easily, so the Word imports, through christ which strengtheneth me.
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And this strength wherewith Christ assisted him, was no less than the Power of his Resurrection, chap. 3.10. that is, the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead, made him do all things easily;
And this strength wherewith christ assisted him, was no less than the Power of his Resurrection, chap. 3.10. that is, the same Spirit that raised christ from the dead, made him do all things Easily;
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The Gospel is called the Ministration of the Spirit, in opposition to the Law, which was but the Ministration of the Letter, which signifies, that by the Law of Moses there was no inward Assistance of the Spirit of God,
The Gospel is called the Ministration of the Spirit, in opposition to the Law, which was but the Ministration of the letter, which signifies, that by the Law of Moses there was no inward Assistance of the Spirit of God,
He himself tells us in Rom. 8.9, 11. where he makes it an essential Character of our Christianity, to have the Spirit that raised Jesus Christ from the dead in us. And Col. 2.12. he attributes our being buried with him in Baptism, and raised again to Newness of Life, which contains all that the Gospel requires of us, to the Faith of the Operation of God, who raised our Saviour from the dead.
He himself tells us in Rom. 8.9, 11. where he makes it an essential Character of our Christianity, to have the Spirit that raised jesus christ from the dead in us. And Col. 2.12. he attributes our being buried with him in Baptism, and raised again to Newness of Life, which contains all that the Gospel requires of us, to the Faith of the Operation of God, who raised our Saviour from the dead.
Is it not as reasonable to believe that our Souls are influenced and enlivened by God? Cannot the Father of Spirits as easily and naturally assist our Spirits,
Is it not as reasonable to believe that our Souls Are influenced and enlivened by God? Cannot the Father of Spirits as Easily and naturally assist our Spirits,
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3. The Greatness of the Reward, proposed in the most emphatical, but intelligible Expressions of Felicity, As Crowns of Glory, Inheritances incorruptible,
3. The Greatness of the Reward, proposed in the most emphatical, but intelligible Expressions of Felicity, As Crowns of Glory, Inheritances incorruptible,
and that fade not away, Immortality, Eternal Life, and for these light Afflictions which last but for a Moment, a far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
and that fade not away, Immortality, Eternal Life, and for these Light Afflictions which last but for a Moment, a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
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Who would not chuse to be thus unclothed to be clothed upon with those everlasting Robes of Light and Glory? A full Perswasion of this Reward hath made Fire and Faggot, Swords,
Who would not choose to be thus unclothed to be clothed upon with those everlasting Robes of Light and Glory? A full Persuasion of this Reward hath made Fire and Faggot, Swords,
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and wild Beasts, and all the cruellest Instruments of Death, not only eligible, but easy to many hundreds of Christians, that they might obtain a better Resurrection: And we have reason to believe it from common Experience of humane Affairs,
and wild Beasts, and all the Cruellest Instruments of Death, not only eligible, but easy to many hundreds of Christians, that they might obtain a better Resurrection: And we have reason to believe it from Common Experience of humane Affairs,
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but Perfection of God himself? The Duty is something difficult, but the Example is a sufficient Reward, to make any labour or pains delightful and easy to us.
but Perfection of God himself? The Duty is something difficult, but the Exampl is a sufficient Reward, to make any labour or pains delightful and easy to us.
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Complanatur itur vestigiis Domini, said Tertullian: To this Example the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews directs us, chap. 12. ver. 2, 3, 4. lest we be weary, and faint in our Minds.
Complanatur itur vestigiis Domini, said Tertullian: To this Exampl the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews directs us, chap. 12. ver. 2, 3, 4. lest we be weary, and faint in our Minds.
and in chap. 12. ver. 1. he doth as it were sum up the Evidence, that this so great a Cloud of Witnesses, in storms of Persecution assist us with, to make it easy, to lay aside the Sin that so easily besets us;
and in chap. 12. ver. 1. he does as it were sum up the Evidence, that this so great a Cloud of Witnesses, in storms of Persecution assist us with, to make it easy, to lay aside the since that so Easily besets us;
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and then reinforceth the whole Argument, with the Example of our Saviour in the following verses, before mentioned: In chap. 6.12. Be not slothful (saith the same Apostle) but Followers of them who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises.
and then reinforceth the Whole Argument, with the Exampl of our Saviour in the following Verses, before mentioned: In chap. 6.12. Be not slothful (Says the same Apostle) but Followers of them who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises.
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for it is nothing else but God's so loving the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life; Joh. 3.16.
for it is nothing Else but God's so loving the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life; John 3.16.
Now if Love begets Love, can we believe and think of this Religion without being constrain'd to live no longer to our selves, but to him that dy'd for us? to live to him and die for him when he requires it of us? And the Constraints of Love are the Extasies and Triumphs of it, which make every thing easy and delightful.
Now if Love begets Love, can we believe and think of this Religion without being constrained to live no longer to our selves, but to him that died for us? to live to him and die for him when he requires it of us? And the Constraints of Love Are the Ecstasies and Triumphos of it, which make every thing easy and delightful.
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This one Article of Christ crucified thus digested in Succum & Sanguinem, into the Temper and Nourishment of our Souls, producing the most pleasing Acts (as all the Acts of Love are) upon the most perfect and Satisfactory Object.
This one Article of christ Crucified thus digested in Succum & Sanguinem, into the Temper and Nourishment of our Souls, producing the most pleasing Acts (as all the Acts of Love Are) upon the most perfect and Satisfactory Object.
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our Wills are more our own than any thing else we call ours, our inward Thoughts and Inclinations the only NONLATINALPHABET that belong to us, the Philosopher will tell us.
our Wills Are more our own than any thing Else we call ours, our inward Thoughts and Inclinations the only that belong to us, the Philosopher will tell us.
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Hypocrisy is stoutness against God, and Cowardise to Man, (as my Lord Bacon tells us) and is not this the most unnatural and uneasy thing in the World? Our own Experience will assure us, that 'tis much easier to act our selves than the Person of another;
Hypocrisy is stoutness against God, and Cowardice to Man, (as my Lord Bacon tells us) and is not this the most unnatural and uneasy thing in the World? Our own Experience will assure us, that it's much Easier to act our selves than the Person of Another;
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Thus I have finish'd what I proposed in the second place, which was to demonstrate, That although the Christian Religion be a Yoke and a Burden, yet this Yoke is easy and this Burden light.
Thus I have finished what I proposed in the second place, which was to demonstrate, That although the Christian Religion be a Yoke and a Burden, yet this Yoke is easy and this Burden Light.
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1. In respect of our common or ordinary Conversation, there is an old Proverb too true, NONLATINALPHABET, Men are Devils to one another, to tempt one another to Sin. Hab. 2.15. Wo unto him that giveth his Neighbour Drink, that puttest thy Bottle to him, and makest him drunk also, that thou mayst look on his Nakedness:
1. In respect of our Common or ordinary Conversation, there is an old Proverb too true,, Men Are Devils to one Another, to tempt one Another to Sin. Hab. 2.15. Woe unto him that gives his Neighbour Drink, that puttest thy Bottle to him, and Makest him drunk also, that thou Mayest look on his Nakedness:
for by so doing we make the Yoke of Christ much more sharp and uneasy, and the Burden of Christ much heavier to one another than otherwise it would be;
for by so doing we make the Yoke of christ much more sharp and uneasy, and the Burden of christ much Heavier to one Another than otherwise it would be;
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Whatsoever is made necessary that is not here, must be a very uneasy Yoke, and heavy Burden: for 'tis not in a Man's power to believe as Men would have him;
Whatsoever is made necessary that is not Here, must be a very uneasy Yoke, and heavy Burden: for it's not in a Man's power to believe as Men would have him;
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Consequences indeed are as sure as the express Terms of the Scriptures, but Infallibility in these Consequences seems to be necessary for Articles of Faith;
Consequences indeed Are as sure as the express Terms of the Scriptures, but Infallibility in these Consequences seems to be necessary for Articles of Faith;
because that is so according to Mens different Capacities and Apprehensions: And 'tis Humility and Piety to consent with Antiquity, but still this will recur;
Because that is so according to Men's different Capacities and Apprehensions: And it's Humility and Piety to consent with Antiquity, but still this will recur;
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And upon this account the Papists objecting to us the uncertainty or insecurity of our Faith, would be to their purpose, did not we attribute the same infallible Authority to the Word of God, which they do to the Determinations of their Church.
And upon this account the Papists objecting to us the uncertainty or insecurity of our Faith, would be to their purpose, did not we attribute the same infallible authority to the Word of God, which they do to the Determinations of their Church.
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or Character of her Communion, the belief of innumerable Contradictions in that one Article of Transubstantiation, stantiation, by her voluntary misinterpretation of one of the plainest places in the New Testament, Mat. 26.27, 28. where our Saviour useth the plainest way of speaking,
or Character of her Communion, the belief of innumerable Contradictions in that one Article of Transubstantiation, stantiation, by her voluntary misinterpretation of one of the Plainest places in the New Testament, Mathew 26.27, 28. where our Saviour uses the Plainest Way of speaking,
namely Metaphorical, and the most intelligible Metaphors of Bread and Wine, to signify to us by our very Senses, the great Benefits of his Passion. This must be very uneasy;
namely Metaphorical, and the most intelligible Metaphors of Bred and Wine, to signify to us by our very Senses, the great Benefits of his Passion. This must be very uneasy;
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But this justifies the Moderation of the Church of England, which in her publick Catechism makes the Articles of the Apostles Creed, made up of nothing but Scripture, only necessary to Salvation:
But this Justifies the Moderation of the Church of England, which in her public Catechism makes the Articles of the Apostles Creed, made up of nothing but Scripture, only necessary to Salvation:
But 'tis most evident they do in very many Articles of their Faith, and then stamp the Character of Necessity upon them, which undeniably makes the Yoke of Christ far more uneasy,
But it's most evident they do in very many Articles of their Faith, and then stamp the Character of Necessity upon them, which undeniably makes the Yoke of christ Far more uneasy,
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and his Burden heavier than he hath made it, in imposing innumerable Rites, and external Observances in the Practice of Religion and the Worship of God.
and his Burden Heavier than he hath made it, in imposing innumerable Rites, and external Observances in the Practice of Religion and the Worship of God.
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That the Worship of God under the Gospel is to differ from that under the Law (called Heb. 9.10. Carnal Ordinances; and there said to be imposed until the time of Reformation, that is, the Gospel) in its Purity and Spirituality, is clearly asserted by our Saviour, Jo. 4.21, 24. and proved from the Spirituality of God's Nature;
That the Worship of God under the Gospel is to differ from that under the Law (called Hebrew 9.10. Carnal Ordinances; and there said to be imposed until the time of Reformation, that is, the Gospel) in its Purity and Spirituality, is clearly asserted by our Saviour, John 4.21, 24. and proved from the Spirituality of God's Nature;
not only in the Sincerity of our Hearts, but with a sort of Worship as near as may be in its Nature and Constitution, suitable to the Purity and Spirituality of the Nature of God;
not only in the Sincerity of our Hearts, but with a sort of Worship as near as may be in its Nature and Constitution, suitable to the Purity and Spirituality of the Nature of God;
and one great End of Divine Worship is, to impress and preserve this Notion of God sensibly and distinctly in our Minds, by the gracious Influences of his particular Attributes and Perfections (his infinite Mercy, Righteousness, Purity, &c. ) in our attendance upon him,
and one great End of Divine Worship is, to Impress and preserve this Notion of God sensibly and distinctly in our Minds, by the gracious Influences of his particular Attributes and Perfections (his infinite Mercy, Righteousness, Purity, etc.) in our attendance upon him,
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yet at their Peril they are obliged not to institute any thing to the Preiudice of this blessed Effect of God's Worship and Service upon the Souls of Men.
yet At their Peril they Are obliged not to institute any thing to the Prejudice of this blessed Effect of God's Worship and Service upon the Souls of Men.
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for they are so contrary to the Spirituality and Purity of the Divine Nature, that like a thick and condensed Cloud they so eclipse the Light of the Sun of Righteousness, the Light of the Glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ;
for they Are so contrary to the Spirituality and Purity of the Divine Nature, that like a thick and condensed Cloud they so eclipse the Light of the Sun of Righteousness, the Light of the Glory of God in the face of jesus christ;
that to worship God who is a Spirit, in Spirit and in Truth by these, must be a very uneasy Yoke, and a Burden, at least to the generality of Men, insupportable.
that to worship God who is a Spirit, in Spirit and in Truth by these, must be a very uneasy Yoke, and a Burden, At least to the generality of Men, insupportable.
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that 'tis reasonable to fear the far greatest part of her Communion, instead of edifying their Minds with Divine Service, with the gracious Influences of the Divine Attributes, only divert and entertain their Senses;
that it's reasonable to Fear the Far greatest part of her Communion, instead of edifying their Minds with Divine Service, with the gracious Influences of the Divine Attributes, only divert and entertain their Senses;
And though they renounce the Names of Judaism or Heathenism in their Religious Worship, yet they would oblige the World to an Equivolent in too strict a Sense to all the Superstitions of the Jews,
And though they renounce the Names of Judaism or Heathenism in their Religious Worship, yet they would oblige the World to an Equivalent in too strict a Sense to all the Superstitions of the jews,
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and a much heavier Burden than our Saviour doth. But we must not rest here: For the Spirituality of God's Worship under the Gospel being a necessary Qualification of it;
and a much Heavier Burden than our Saviour does. But we must not rest Here: For the Spirituality of God's Worship under the Gospel being a necessary Qualification of it;
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Yet seeing all Men cannot have the same Sense of these things, and seeing what a Man scruples he can never be edified by it, we are to consider the Infirmities of our Brethren;
Yet seeing all Men cannot have the same Sense of these things, and seeing what a Man scruples he can never be edified by it, we Are to Consider the Infirmities of our Brothers;
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What was the Consequence? Whom shall he teach Knowledg, and make to understand Doctrine? them that are weaned from the Milk, and drawn from the Breasts;
What was the Consequence? Whom shall he teach Knowledge, and make to understand Doctrine? them that Are weaned from the Milk, and drawn from the Breasts;
for Precept must be upon Precept, Precept upon Precept, &c. The Sense is, they had by their Sensuality rendred themselves as uncapable of understanding spiritual things as little Children,
for Precept must be upon Precept, Precept upon Precept, etc. The Sense is, they had by their Sensuality rendered themselves as uncapable of understanding spiritual things as little Children,
Fugite enervatas delicias per quas permadescunt animi. Senec. Those feeble Pleasures whereby Mens Minds are weakened, and being thus steep'd and soak'd in Sensuality;
Fugite enervatas Delicias per quas permadescunt animi. Seneca Those feeble Pleasures whereby Men's Minds Are weakened, and being thus steeped and soaked in Sensuality;
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and put down by this Burden of the Flesh, thus bound upon them by their Lusts, are utterly senseless of higher or more noble Felicities than the Earth affords them.
and put down by this Burden of the Flesh, thus bound upon them by their Lustiest, Are utterly senseless of higher or more noble Felicities than the Earth affords them.
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now if there be none, and yet the Fear and Authority of God is pretended, we are soberly to consider where the Superstition in this case must be applied:
now if there be none, and yet the fear and authority of God is pretended, we Are soberly to Consider where the Superstition in this case must be applied:
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Eph. 4.1, to the 7th. by the peculiar Graces of our Religion, ver. 2. To keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace, ver 3. He tells us, ver. 1. that it is to walk worthy of the Vocation wherewith we are called;
Ephesians 4.1, to the 7th. by the peculiar Graces of our Religion, ver. 2. To keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace, for 3. He tells us, ver. 1. that it is to walk worthy of the Vocation wherewith we Are called;
and proves it, ver. 4. because we are called into one Body, and therefore must be acted by one Spirit: which he further proves, ver. 5, 6. because there is but one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all,
and Proves it, ver. 4. Because we Are called into one Body, and Therefore must be acted by one Spirit: which he further Proves, ver. 5, 6. Because there is but one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all,
Let us all seriously read Gal. 5.20, 22. Are the matters we differ about, and produce so many of the Fruits of the Flesh amongst us, mentioned in ver. 20. of such Consequence as that we should hazard the sweet and blessed Fruits of the Spirit mentioned, ver. 22. Love, Joy, Peace, &c. either in the Vindication of them,
Let us all seriously read Gal. 5.20, 22. are the matters we differ about, and produce so many of the Fruits of the Flesh among us, mentioned in ver. 20. of such Consequence as that we should hazard the sweet and blessed Fruits of the Spirit mentioned, ver. 22. Love, Joy, Peace, etc. either in the Vindication of them,
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or opposition to them? And are not these excellent Fruits of the Spirit, too often check'd and in danger to be blasted both by our Zeal for them and against them?
or opposition to them? And Are not these excellent Fruits of the Spirit, too often checked and in danger to be blasted both by our Zeal for them and against them?
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which (from Varro ) he saith were above 200. Yet Tertullian observes they all agreed about the Necessity of Patience, which may be a Reason why they did not persecute one another as we do.
which (from Varro) he Says were above 200. Yet Tertullian observes they all agreed about the Necessity of Patience, which may be a Reason why they did not persecute one Another as we do.
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and that to wear our Saviour's Yoke, and bear his Burden, and imitate him in the Text, is the only infallible means of Ease and Happiness here, both in our selves, and one another;
and that to wear our Saviour's Yoke, and bear his Burden, and imitate him in the Text, is the only infallible means of Ease and Happiness Here, both in our selves, and one Another;
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