A SERMON Preach'd before the King and Queen At Hampton-Court. MATTH. V. xvi. Let your Light so shine before Men, that they may see your good Works, and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven.
A SERMON Preached before the King and Queen At Hampton court. MATTHEW. V. xvi. Let your Light so shine before Men, that they may see your good Works, and Glorify your Father which is in Heaven.
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so the Christian, by the vertues of a good Life, must be a means of preserving those about him, to keep them from Corruption and perishing by Sin. At the 14th. Verse, tis, Ye are the light of the World:
so the Christian, by the Virtues of a good Life, must be a means of preserving those about him, to keep them from Corruption and perishing by Sin. At the 14th. Verse, this, You Are the Light of the World:
both their Knowledge and good Lives must be instrumental to bring Men to the Gospel, and to recover them from that Darkness that over-spreads the Minds of Men. At the 15th. he is compared to A Candle set on a Candlestick, and it giveth light to all that are in the House:
both their Knowledge and good Lives must be instrumental to bring Men to the Gospel, and to recover them from that Darkness that overspreads the Minds of Men. At the 15th. he is compared to A Candle Set on a Candlestick, and it gives Light to all that Are in the House:
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I am sensible of the disadvantage I lye under, whilst I am exhorting you to a Duty, which I am fearful not only exceeds the Practice of the most part of Christians,
I am sensible of the disadvantage I lie under, while I am exhorting you to a Duty, which I am fearful not only exceeds the Practice of the most part of Christians,
Indeed our Saviour in this place spoke to all the Disciples in common, and the same whom he taught in the verses before, to be meek, to be merciful, to be pure in heart, to be Peace-makers; the same are here taught to be of exemplary Lives to those about them, and not only the Apostles;
Indeed our Saviour in this place spoke to all the Disciples in Common, and the same whom he taught in the Verses before, to be meek, to be merciful, to be pure in heart, to be Peacemakers; the same Are Here taught to be of exemplary Lives to those about them, and not only the Apostles;
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for as yet the Apostleship, or Solemn Mission, and instating that Authority on his Disciples, was not begun at the time of Christ's Preaching this Sermon,
for as yet the Apostleship, or Solemn Mission, and instating that authority on his Disciples, was not begun At the time of Christ's Preaching this Sermon,
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All such who have the many Advantages that attend the greatness of Fortune and Power, all such whose Actions are of great influence upon those beneath them;
All such who have the many Advantages that attend the greatness of Fortune and Power, all such whose Actions Are of great influence upon those beneath them;
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and beg the freedom of offering my thoughts to you, who are so eminently concern'd in all the respects above-mentioned, promising my self withall to be thus far useful to those below you,
and beg the freedom of offering my thoughts to you, who Are so eminently concerned in all the respects abovementioned, promising my self withal to be thus Far useful to those below you,
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but by your Vertues they may be taught to live in all Godliness and Honesty. Whilst your Light shall so shine before Men, that they may see your good Works,
but by your Virtues they may be taught to live in all Godliness and Honesty. While your Light shall so shine before Men, that they may see your good Works,
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These Particulars will lead me to encourage a good Example in all such whose influences are powerful upon those about them, to set it before you with its true Advantages,
These Particulars will led me to encourage a good Exampl in all such whose influences Are powerful upon those about them, to Set it before you with its true Advantages,
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They lead me further to discountenance Sin and Error, especially where it becomes open and Notorious, the Scandal it gives the World, the Reproach to Christian Religion, the many occasions it affords to others to go on in the same evil course,
They led me further to discountenance since and Error, especially where it becomes open and Notorious, the Scandal it gives the World, the Reproach to Christian Religion, the many occasions it affords to Others to go on in the same evil course,
God knows 'tis for no other design, but to remove that stumbling-block out of our Brother's way, which is so great an Offence, and a Temptation to Sin;
God knows it's for no other Design, but to remove that stumbling-block out of our Brother's Way, which is so great an Offence, and a Temptation to since;
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and I hope we live not in an Age so degenerate, or so jealous of themselves, that we dare not discredit Vice, without being thought to Wound some body;
and I hope we live not in an Age so degenerate, or so jealous of themselves, that we Dare not discredit Vice, without being Thought to Wound Some body;
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Hence the Hebrews used to say, That Wise and Good Men were as the Lights of Heaven, meaning such who were so by their Instructions and good Examples. So Dan. 12.3.
Hence the Hebrews used to say, That Wise and Good Men were as the Lights of Heaven, meaning such who were so by their Instructions and good Examples. So Dan. 12.3.
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They are as Publick Blessings to Instruct the World in that way they must choose, in those Vertues they must prctice, in that Religion they must adhere to.
They Are as Public Blessings to Instruct the World in that Way they must choose, in those Virtues they must prctice, in that Religion they must adhere to.
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and shall be animated to a Constancy and Peseverance in the Duties of Religion, when he shall have before him such, whom, should Religion quit the whole World, would yet preserve it in their own Breasts.
and shall be animated to a Constancy and Peseverance in the Duties of Religion, when he shall have before him such, whom, should Religion quit the Whole World, would yet preserve it in their own Breasts.
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What a Generous design then would this be in the Christian, to live well for his Neighbours sake as well as his own, to be firm to the Truth, that he may be secure from Error, to be constant and persevering, that he may become the Preservative against his falling off:
What a Generous Design then would this be in the Christian, to live well for his Neighbours sake as well as his own, to be firm to the Truth, that he may be secure from Error, to be constant and persevering, that he may become the Preservative against his falling off:
so that 'twas an ill Character in the last degree which the Historian gives of the Grecian Court, which scoff'd at the good Patriarch Theodorus, for using Goodness,
so that 'twas an ill Character in the last degree which the Historian gives of the Grecian Court, which scoffed At the good Patriarch Theodorus, for using goodness,
Such an Example would have struck the Heathen World with delight and admiration, who, tho' they cannot be supposed to have been the greatest Friends to Vertue,
Such an Exampl would have struck the Heathen World with delight and admiration, who, though they cannot be supposed to have been the greatest Friends to Virtue,
yet they constantly employed their Panegyricks upon such who excelled in Goodness. Thus thought their Philosophers who had so great an Opinion of Vertue, that they imagined,
yet they constantly employed their Panegyrics upon such who excelled in goodness. Thus Thought their Philosophers who had so great an Opinion of Virtue, that they imagined,
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That doubtless which they understood by the visible representation of Vertue, was a compleatly vertuous Example, one that was accomplish'd in Goodness,
That doubtless which they understood by the visible representation of Virtue, was a completely virtuous Exampl, one that was accomplished in goodness,
'Twas from the Reputation that such Examples have in the World, that put the Historian upon the Character of Marcus Cato, so as to represent him a fit Object for the love and delight of Mankind.
'Twas from the Reputation that such Examples have in the World, that put the Historian upon the Character of Marcus Cato, so as to represent him a fit Object for the love and delight of Mankind.
nay, such was the unshaken greatness of his Mind, and the Purity of his Life, that he seemed more to partake of Divine Perfections than of Humane Frailty,
nay, such was the unshaken greatness of his Mind, and the Purity of his Life, that he seemed more to partake of Divine Perfections than of Humane Frailty,
for he was so far above all Temptations of doing Evil, and also free from the Allay of mean ends and designs of doing Good, that it seem'd a kind of Necessity of Nature in him to do well.
for he was so Far above all Temptations of doing Evil, and also free from the Allay of mean ends and designs of doing Good, that it seemed a kind of Necessity of Nature in him to do well.
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I will not say more to shew you the Excellency of a good Example, possibly you may already be so far perswaded of it, that it may prove some Advantage to that which I am goto speak upon the
I will not say more to show you the Excellency of a good Exampl, possibly you may already be so Far persuaded of it, that it may prove Some Advantage to that which I am goto speak upon the
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as far above the rest of Mankind, as it exceeds all other Religions of the World in the innocency and purity of its Doctrine, that so they may dispose others to think well of that Faith,
as Far above the rest of Mankind, as it exceeds all other Religions of the World in the innocency and purity of its Doctrine, that so they may dispose Others to think well of that Faith,
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'Twas for this reason St. Peter exhorted his followers to be exemplary, that they might gain such who had lived contrary to the Gospel, Having your Conversation honest, (saith he) that they may by your good works which they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of visitation, (i. e.) that they may give God the praise for such good Examples, whereby they have been converted unto him.
'Twas for this reason Saint Peter exhorted his followers to be exemplary, that they might gain such who had lived contrary to the Gospel, Having your Conversation honest, (Says he) that they may by your good works which they shall behold, Glorify God in the day of Visitation, (i. e.) that they may give God the praise for such good Examples, whereby they have been converted unto him.
For 'twill be natural in Men who are enemies or strangers to the Gospel, very strictly to observe what those Men are who pretend to such an elevated Doctrine beyond other Men, to see whether their Lives are rais'd to a height that bears proportion with their Pretences to Religion,
For it'll be natural in Men who Are enemies or Strangers to the Gospel, very strictly to observe what those Men Are who pretend to such an elevated Doctrine beyond other Men, to see whither their Lives Are raised to a height that bears proportion with their Pretences to Religion,
And therefore 'twas very observable in that Souldier under Constantine, who when he was marching with the Army through a City, that had heard they were almost starv'd,
And Therefore 'twas very observable in that Soldier under Constantine, who when he was marching with the Army through a city, that had herd they were almost starved,
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the Souldier was surpriz'd at so unaskt for a bounty, and enquired what kind of People those were who were so extreamly good and charitable, he was told they were Christians, whose profession was to hurt no man,
the Soldier was surprised At so unasked for a bounty, and inquired what kind of People those were who were so extremely good and charitable, he was told they were Christians, whose profession was to hurt no man,
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and to do good to every man, the Souldier was convinc'd of the excellency of that Religion which produc'd such good and pious People, he presently became Christian at so sensible a demonstration, being from hence perswaded of the Purity of its Doctrine.
and to do good to every man, the Soldier was convinced of the excellency of that Religion which produced such good and pious People, he presently became Christian At so sensible a demonstration, being from hence persuaded of the Purity of its Doctrine.
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What but this gave such success to St. John the Baptist 's Mission, when he came preaching a Doctrine the World had not before heard of, they presently had recourse to his Life, found him to be a Man of a severe Vertue, of strict Piety, a Pattern of Sanctity and Holiness, 'twas then they had an opinion of what he taught,
What but this gave such success to Saint John the Baptist is Mission, when he Come preaching a Doctrine the World had not before herd of, they presently had recourse to his Life, found him to be a Man of a severe Virtue, of strict Piety, a Pattern of Sanctity and Holiness, 'twas then they had an opinion of what he taught,
First Ingagement to it, is from the Advantages of Fortune, of Power, and Authority, all which will afford the greater opportunities of shewing a more excellent Piety,
First Engagement to it, is from the Advantages of Fortune, of Power, and authority, all which will afford the greater opportunities of showing a more excellent Piety,
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than that of private persons, such a Piety which seems not confin'd to the endeavours of making your selves happy, which is the utmost that private persons can attain to,
than that of private Persons, such a Piety which seems not confined to the endeavours of making your selves happy, which is the utmost that private Persons can attain to,
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but which gives security for the common happiness of those about you, a Piety great to the proportion of your Talents, for unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required,
but which gives security for the Common happiness of those about you, a Piety great to the proportion of your Talents, for unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required,
Private Men can only grieve and lament at the Vices of the Age, You may utterly discountenance them, may make Vertue graceful, and put Vice into neglect;
Private Men can only grieve and lament At the Vices of the Age, You may utterly discountenance them, may make Virtue graceful, and put Vice into neglect;
for Vice hath no force or vigour of it self at all, all its strength is from great Examples, who as 'twere put Arms and Weapons into its hands, whereby it conquers and subdues the World.
for Vice hath no force or vigour of it self At all, all its strength is from great Examples, who as 'twere put Arms and Weapons into its hands, whereby it conquers and subdues the World.
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You by a Zeal proportion'd to your opportunities may incourage and support it, and by being Examples your selves, you will have Multitudes follow after.
You by a Zeal proportioned to your opportunities may encourage and support it, and by being Examples your selves, you will have Multitudes follow After.
Consonant to which was Plutarchs observation concerning the influence Caesar had upon his Soldiers, that the very same Men who when they were in service under other Commanders did not exceed the ordinary rate of Courage, did yet when he led them become irresistably valiant, being animated and inspired by the Courage and Conduct of that great Man.
Consonant to which was Plutarchs observation Concerning the influence Caesar had upon his Soldiers, that the very same Men who when they were in service under other Commanders did not exceed the ordinary rate of Courage, did yet when he led them become irresistible valiant, being animated and inspired by the Courage and Conduct of that great Man.
Thus Israel fluctuated betwixt Obedience and Idolatry, according to the succession of its Princes, and when Jereboam the King sinn'd, he then by his influence and example as well as his command made Israel to sin too;
Thus Israel fluctuated betwixt obedience and Idolatry, according to the succession of its Princes, and when Jeroboam the King sinned, he then by his influence and Exampl as well as his command made Israel to sin too;
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The Church therefore extendeth her hands out to you, and imploreth the aid of your Authority and good Examples: You are among Men as Mountains over Vallies, be like those Mountains Solomon speaks of, Mountains of Myrrh, and of Perfume to the Neighbouring Borders.
The Church Therefore extendeth her hands out to you, and imploreth the aid of your authority and good Examples: You Are among Men as Mountains over Valleys, be like those Mountains Solomon speaks of, Mountains of Myrrh, and of Perfume to the Neighbouring Borders.
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the People have Hearts of Wax or Clay, you under God the Workmen that give them their Figure and Proportion; and they are in some measure made Vessels to honour or dishonour, according to the Influences and Impressions they receive from you.
the People have Hearts of Wax or Clay, you under God the Workmen that give them their Figure and Proportion; and they Are in Some measure made Vessels to honour or dishonour, according to the Influences and Impressions they receive from you.
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and to be ashamed of Sin. Many are the ways whereby Men may effectually recommend Vertue to others, by their own Practice, there being many things which cannot easily be express'd by Words,
and to be ashamed of Sin. Many Are the ways whereby Men may effectually recommend Virtue to Others, by their own Practice, there being many things which cannot Easily be expressed by Words,
which relieves mens Modesty, and presseth upon Ingenuity; in a word, it recommends the Excellency, and demonstrates the Necessity and Possibility of Vertue;
which relieves men's Modesty, and Presseth upon Ingenuity; in a word, it recommends the Excellency, and demonstrates the Necessity and Possibility of Virtue;
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St. Austin was extreamly troubled at this in himself, and 'twas one of the Evils he bewail'd in his Book of Confessions: He there tells us, that he did evil as others, not so much from an Appetite and Inclination to it,
Saint Austin was extremely troubled At this in himself, and 'twas one of the Evils he bewailed in his Book of Confessions: He there tells us, that he did evil as Others, not so much from an Appetite and Inclination to it,
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as not to be Singular; nay, it often happen'd, that he counterfeited the Evil he did not, doubting lest by being innocent, he should be accounted a Man of no worth;
as not to be Singular; nay, it often happened, that he counterfeited the Evil he did not, doubting lest by being innocent, he should be accounted a Man of no worth;
The truth is, Vertue loves not in young beginners to stand by it self, 'tis those only who have been long and well accustomed to it, that dare be Vertuous by themselves, it must become fashionable before 'twill be universally followed;
The truth is, Virtue loves not in young beginners to stand by it self, it's those only who have been long and well accustomed to it, that Dare be Virtuous by themselves, it must become fashionable before it'll be universally followed;
'Tis to this the World is indebted for all that Excellency of Spirit, that Improvement of Mind, which raises Men above the Ordinary Rank; whatever things are Excellent, whatever is Praise-worthy, 'tis this in great measure hath produc'd it, this hath finish'd it.
It's to this the World is indebted for all that Excellency of Spirit, that Improvement of Mind, which raises Men above the Ordinary Rank; whatever things Are Excellent, whatever is Praiseworthy, it's this in great measure hath produced it, this hath finished it.
This is the Language of Emulation; Shall another of like Infirmities with my self, be raised to an Illustrious Vertue, consecrated to Posterity by a lasting Fame,
This is the Language of Emulation; Shall Another of like Infirmities with my self, be raised to an Illustrious Virtue, consecrated to Posterity by a lasting Fame,
and shall I continue an inglorious Life, plung'd in Misery and Sin? Shall a Joseph bravely resist and overcome, and shall I be bafled? Shall a Job be stript of all,
and shall I continue an inglorious Life, plunged in Misery and since? Shall a Joseph bravely resist and overcome, and shall I be baffled? Shall a Job be stripped of all,
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and shall my Memory dye with me? God hath given me Capacity, and hath not refrain'd from me the means of pleasing him, I will therefore strive to become as good, as commendable, as happy as any Man;
and shall my Memory die with me? God hath given me Capacity, and hath not refrained from me the means of pleasing him, I will Therefore strive to become as good, as commendable, as happy as any Man;
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'Twas therefore a very good Advice which Seneca hath left to the World, that every one should propose to himself the Example of some Wise and Vertuous Person, such as Cato, Socrates, Plato, and the like,
'Twas Therefore a very good advice which Senecca hath left to the World, that every one should propose to himself the Exampl of Some Wise and Virtuous Person, such as Cato, Socrates, Plato, and the like,
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Cato was a Wise Man, but by Day only, at Night he was reported to drink too freely; Plato was remark'd for Incontinency: So that the Advice seems rather reserv'd for a Christian People, among whom there cannot be supposed such a degeneracy,
Cato was a Wise Man, but by Day only, At Night he was reported to drink too freely; Plato was remarked for Incontinency: So that the advice seems rather reserved for a Christian People, among whom there cannot be supposed such a degeneracy,
but that we may be furnish'd with many Precedents, whose Vertues, as St. Paul said of the Zeal and Charity of the Corinthians, may have provok'd very many. But especially while we have before us the Life and Example of our Saviour, in which that single Grace of Humility, in washing his Disciples Feet, had so sensibly wrought upon the Spirit of one who was attentively considering it, that he cry'd out, Thou hast overcome, O Lord;
but that we may be furnished with many Precedents, whose Virtues, as Saint Paul said of the Zeal and Charity of the Corinthians, may have provoked very many. But especially while we have before us the Life and Exampl of our Saviour, in which that single Grace of Humility, in washing his Disciples Feet, had so sensibly wrought upon the Spirit of one who was attentively considering it, that he cried out, Thou hast overcome, Oh Lord;
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and this is that which is the most unpleasing part of the Argument, and I would willingly be perswaded, that what I have already said of its Excellency, and its Obligation upon all Men to shew it forth, will prevail with all ingenuous Minds, rather than to work upon their fears, by shewing the danger of an ill Example;
and this is that which is the most unpleasing part of the Argument, and I would willingly be persuaded, that what I have already said of its Excellency, and its Obligation upon all Men to show it forth, will prevail with all ingenuous Minds, rather than to work upon their fears, by showing the danger of an ill Exampl;
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Here then 'twould be easie to represent to you the many Evils of ill Examples; Men that are Exemplary in Vice, they give sin some kind of Reputation, and do,
Here then 'twould be easy to represent to you the many Evils of ill Examples; Men that Are Exemplary in Vice, they give since Some kind of Reputation, and do,
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and how much more is a Man concern'd for his Brother, to prevent his falling into Ruine? While by our sins that are open and publick, we lay open a Gulf of Scandal and Corruption, and if he falls into the Snare, we must give an Account to God for that Soul which was Redeem'd by the price of his Blood.
and how much more is a Man concerned for his Brother, to prevent his falling into Ruin? While by our Sins that Are open and public, we lay open a Gulf of Scandal and Corruption, and if he falls into the Snare, we must give an Account to God for that Soul which was Redeemed by the price of his Blood.
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and how much more shall the evil Actions of wicked Men, which enkindle a fire of Vice and Calamity about their Neighbours, be imputed to them? And what Satisfaction can be made for such a Damage?
and how much more shall the evil Actions of wicked Men, which enkindle a fire of Vice and Calamity about their Neighbours, be imputed to them? And what Satisfaction can be made for such a Damage?
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and 'twas the removing all sin from us, which was signified by that strict Command under the Law, of putting away the leaven out of their houses, and which St. Paul alludes to,
and 'twas the removing all since from us, which was signified by that strict Command under the Law, of putting away the leaven out of their houses, and which Saint Paul alludes to,
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nor can ever be out of danger of suffering damage by the sins of others, till all Men shall think themselves oblig'd to live vertuously in the Eyes of the World,
nor can ever be out of danger of suffering damage by the Sins of Others, till all Men shall think themselves obliged to live virtuously in the Eyes of the World,
I will not say more of the Evils and Mischief of a bad Example, but will rather choose that what hath hitherto been spoken in general upon this Subject, may now in the Conclusion be rendred more useful, by shewing you the particular Vertues you must be Exemplary in.
I will not say more of the Evils and Mischief of a bad Exampl, but will rather choose that what hath hitherto been spoken in general upon this Subject, may now in the Conclusion be rendered more useful, by showing you the particular Virtues you must be Exemplary in.
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But how shall I be able to recount to you the Vertues themselves that we are to be Exemplary in? Rather will I point out to you some of those Circumstances and Conditions of Life, to which 'twill be easie for every Mans Observation to reduce most of the Christian Vertues to. And they are these.
But how shall I be able to recount to you the Virtues themselves that we Are to be Exemplary in? Rather will I point out to you Some of those circumstances and Conditions of Life, to which it'll be easy for every men Observation to reduce most of the Christian Virtues to. And they Are these.
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And first of all of our Charity and Mutual Affection towards each other, and this I think my self the rather obliged to speak to, inasmuch as there never was a time when greater Blessings might be hop'd for from it;
And First of all of our Charity and Mutual Affection towards each other, and this I think my self the rather obliged to speak to, inasmuch as there never was a time when greater Blessings might be hoped for from it;
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'tis this therefore which our Enemies promote and hope for, and promise themselves more by our Divisions, than their Armies; 'tis this they labour at even at this time, endeavouring to dis-unite us, by stirring up a false and mischievous Zeal, as may keep up those differences which have hitherto so lamentably divided us,
it's this Therefore which our Enemies promote and hope for, and promise themselves more by our Divisions, than their Armies; it's this they labour At even At this time, endeavouring to disunite us, by stirring up a false and mischievous Zeal, as may keep up those differences which have hitherto so lamentably divided us,
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and which in the few years and changes I have seen, seems now to have past into the Character of our People, that nothing but great Fears and common Calamities can make us Friends:
and which in the few Years and changes I have seen, seems now to have passed into the Character of our People, that nothing but great Fears and Common Calamities can make us Friends:
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When we are at ease, we seem then to have only leisure to shew Unkindnesses and Revenges upon each other, the memory of Injuries returns with the power of requiting them,
When we Are At ease, we seem then to have only leisure to show Unkindnesses and Revenges upon each other, the memory of Injuries returns with the power of requiting them,
could Men but lay aside private Interests, and mutually conspire towards a Publick Good, what Foundations might be now laid for present and future Blessings? Such that after-ages may build Peace and Happiness upon them;
could Men but lay aside private Interests, and mutually conspire towards a Public Good, what Foundations might be now laid for present and future Blessings? Such that afterages may built Peace and Happiness upon them;
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and we may with God's Providence, as securely transfer Truth, and Righteousness, and Peace, even upon Children's Children, as the outward Comforts of Riches and a good Estate. But,
and we may with God's Providence, as securely transfer Truth, and Righteousness, and Peace, even upon Children's Children, as the outward Comforts of Riches and a good Estate. But,
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A Second Vertue that we must be Exemplary in, is Purity in our Actions, as they oppose the popular Vices of the Age. And here 'twill not be enough to be free from all such sins our selves,
A Second Virtue that we must be Exemplary in, is Purity in our Actions, as they oppose the popular Vices of the Age. And Here it'll not be enough to be free from all such Sins our selves,
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for there is this unhappiness in these sins, that when they once appear common, and almost universal, they beget a kind of Reputation, especially if drest up with Honour, and set off with the Advantages of Fortune; for it often happens that the Actions which in a mean Fortune are justly reputed sins, become fashionable in others and are imitated, resembling herein the guilt of false Coyners, they impress sin with the stamp of Vertue,
for there is this unhappiness in these Sins, that when they once appear Common, and almost universal, they beget a kind of Reputation, especially if dressed up with Honour, and Set off with the Advantages of Fortune; for it often happens that the Actions which in a mean Fortune Are justly reputed Sins, become fashionable in Others and Are imitated, resembling herein the guilt of false Coiners, they Impress since with the stamp of Virtue,
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and mistaken Opinion whereby they prevail among Men, and to look upon them as mean, and dishonourable, and reproachful, and then they will quickly become less dangerous.
and mistaken Opinion whereby they prevail among Men, and to look upon them as mean, and dishonourable, and reproachful, and then they will quickly become less dangerous.
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Third Vertue we are to be Exemplary in, and 'tis Ʋnity in our Devotions, and in the Worship and Communion of our Church, that so if there be any, that have had mistaken Thoughts and Opinions of us,
Third Virtue we Are to be Exemplary in, and it's Ʋnity in our Devotions, and in the Worship and Communion of our Church, that so if there be any, that have had mistaken Thoughts and Opinions of us,
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and have as well by Affectionate Addresses, as unanswerable Arguments, endeavour'd to win them to our Communion, and shew'd them the Reasonableness of our Service; and that they ought now more especially to consider of the necessity of an Union with us.
and have as well by Affectionate Addresses, as unanswerable Arguments, endeavoured to win them to our Communion, and showed them the Reasonableness of our Service; and that they ought now more especially to Consider of the necessity of an union with us.
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And if I may beg leave to offer any thing of Humane Reason, when Heaven speaks in so visible a manner, let me upon this one account intreat your concurrence in an Ʋnity of Worship, inasmuch as 'tis our Divisions in this one thing, that hath rais'd all that storm of Reproaches from our Adversaries against the Reformed Church; they know very well that 'tis not matters of Faith which we disagree about, we are all of us much more united in Faith than they are,
And if I may beg leave to offer any thing of Humane Reason, when Heaven speaks in so visible a manner, let me upon this one account entreat your concurrence in an Ʋnity of Worship, inasmuch as it's our Divisions in this one thing, that hath raised all that storm of Reproaches from our Adversaries against the Reformed Church; they know very well that it's not matters of Faith which we disagree about, we Are all of us much more united in Faith than they Are,
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but there being so many different Communions among Protestants, who are all one in the Substance of Faith. Hence they raise Arguments that there are so many Differences among us, that there can be no truth or certainty with any of us; when alas!
but there being so many different Communions among Protestants, who Are all one in the Substance of Faith. Hence they raise Arguments that there Are so many Differences among us, that there can be no truth or certainty with any of us; when alas!
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were those Romanists, who are so miserably divided in matters of their Faith, but separated in their Worship too, what a number of Conventicles must there be among them? As many as there are different Orders and Monasteries; Nation would separate from Nation, Italy from France, and each Religious Order from one another;
were those Romanists, who Are so miserably divided in matters of their Faith, but separated in their Worship too, what a number of Conventicles must there be among them? As many as there Are different Order and Monasteries; nation would separate from nation, Italy from France, and each Religious Order from one Another;
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That is, they all agree to Worship the Host, they all agree to Pray in an unknown Tongue, they all agree to Pray to Saints, and Angels, and the Virgin Mary, and to Pray for the Dead, they all concenter in this Worship; I do assure you I have told you the most specious pretences for their Ʋnity; and if such an Agreement with each other as this be their praise, I am sure the Protestants on all sides joyn in a much more commendable Ʋnity against it,
That is, they all agree to Worship the Host, they all agree to Pray in an unknown Tongue, they all agree to Pray to Saints, and Angels, and the Virgae Marry, and to Pray for the Dead, they all concenter in this Worship; I do assure you I have told you the most specious pretences for their Ʋnity; and if such an Agreement with each other as this be their praise, I am sure the Protestants on all sides join in a much more commendable Ʋnity against it,
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yet that mens Zeal for these should not be an hindrance from their concurring to preserve and secure those many and greater things in which all of us agree.
yet that men's Zeal for these should not be an hindrance from their concurring to preserve and secure those many and greater things in which all of us agree.
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All sides of Protestants find the substance of their Faith in the Establish'd Church, each of them agree in this, they all concenter here, more than in any one Society besides;
All sides of Protestants find the substance of their Faith in the Established Church, each of them agree in this, they all concenter Here, more than in any one Society beside;
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Why then should not all sides find it their Interest zealously to concur to give solid settlement to that, which is but another word for their own Security and Self-preservation,
Why then should not all sides find it their Interest zealously to concur to give solid settlement to that, which is but Another word for their own Security and Self-preservation,
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Let me provoke you to such a Zeal in the Concerns of Religion, as may not be confin'd to those private Christian Duties, that have respect only to God and your own hearts:
Let me provoke you to such a Zeal in the Concerns of Religion, as may not be confined to those private Christian Duties, that have respect only to God and your own hearts:
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such which concern the fervours of your Devotion, the importunity of your Prayers, a great concern for your Innocency, great care and strictness over your Lives, great forwardness in your private Charities, and the like;
such which concern the fervours of your Devotion, the importunity of your Prayers, a great concern for your Innocency, great care and strictness over your Lives, great forwardness in your private Charities, and the like;
'tis such a Zeal which will give great Temper in all Publick Affairs and Counsels; 'tis such a Zeal which will render you very Exemplary to those about you, the most powerful Argument to invite even your Adversaries to be like you, and to approve of you;
it's such a Zeal which will give great Temper in all Public Affairs and Counsels; it's such a Zeal which will render you very Exemplary to those about you, the most powerful Argument to invite even your Adversaries to be like you, and to approve of you;
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and whose observing it may prove of greatest Consequence to Publick Good. Consider, I beseech you, the Opportunities and Advantages you now have of doing this good, from your Circumstances and Fortunes, from your Stations, and from the Reputation you have in the World;
and whose observing it may prove of greatest Consequence to Public Good. Consider, I beseech you, the Opportunities and Advantages you now have of doing this good, from your circumstances and Fortune's, from your Stations, and from the Reputation you have in the World;
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Sacrifice, I beseech you, the increase of these Talents to your God, and for the benefit of his Church and People. It may be in your way to promote a good will among Men, to appease Dissensions, to prevent Disgusts among each other, to promote a good Understanding among Men.
Sacrifice, I beseech you, the increase of these Talents to your God, and for the benefit of his Church and People. It may be in your Way to promote a good will among Men, to appease Dissensions, to prevent Disgusts among each other, to promote a good Understanding among Men.
