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THE design of our assembling together at this time, and in this manner, is to vindicate and encourage the most zealous endeavours to reform the Vices of the Age,
THE Design of our assembling together At this time, and in this manner, is to vindicate and encourage the most zealous endeavours to reform the Vices of the Age,
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I shall therefore consider, how much such Practices as these are Warranted and Recommended to us, by that general account St. Paul gives of the proper Objects of our Zeal,
I shall Therefore Consider, how much such Practices as these Are Warranted and Recommended to us, by that general account Saint Paul gives of the proper Objects of our Zeal,
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or what cautions are to be given to them that are thus zealously affected. Fifthly. I shall answer some Objections against our being thus zealously affected in these matters. And
or what cautions Are to be given to them that Are thus zealously affected. Fifthly. I shall answer Some Objections against our being thus zealously affected in these matters. And
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then they proclaim, not only with their Lips but in their Lives, their acknowledgment of his Sovereign Majesty and Authority, of his most excellent Perfections, of the Goodness and Equity of his Laws, of the Wisdom and Justice of his Dispensations:
then they proclaim, not only with their Lips but in their Lives, their acknowledgment of his Sovereign Majesty and authority, of his most excellent Perfections, of the goodness and Equity of his Laws, of the Wisdom and justice of his Dispensations:
Then they shew forth his Virtues, and manifest the Power of his Grace; and, by the continual exercise of Love and Charity, do cause abundant Thanksgivings unto God.
Then they show forth his Virtues, and manifest the Power of his Grace; and, by the continual exercise of Love and Charity, do cause abundant Thanksgivings unto God.
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What better imployment then can we have, more our Duty or more our Interest, than endeavouring to increase the Number of those by whom he is thus Glorified? How can we Love God, in any sense, with all our Heart, and with all our Mind,
What better employment then can we have, more our Duty or more our Interest, than endeavouring to increase the Number of those by whom he is thus Glorified? How can we Love God, in any sense, with all our Heart, and with all our Mind,
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Secondly. This is endeavouring to advance the Honour and Interest of Christianity. And surely this is always good, but was never more necessary than Now.
Secondly. This is endeavouring to advance the Honour and Interest of Christianity. And surely this is always good, but was never more necessary than Now.
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What can adorn the Doctrin of our God and Saviour, like the Holy Lives of its Professors? How would the Truth and Excellence, the Power and Efficacy of our Religion be Demonstrated,
What can adorn the Doctrine of our God and Saviour, like the Holy Lives of its Professors? How would the Truth and Excellence, the Power and Efficacy of our Religion be Demonstrated,
when it subdued the unruly Passions, mortified the strongest Lusts, conquered the most urgent Temptations, extirpated the most inveterate Habits of Sin,
when it subdued the unruly Passion, mortified the Strongest Lustiest, conquered the most urgent Temptations, extirpated the most inveterate Habits of since,
so worthy of God, so good and Profitable unto Men? Not all the Arguments of Atheists and Infidels, have done that Mischief to Christianity, as the lewd and dissolute Lives of its Professors.
so worthy of God, so good and Profitable unto Men? Not all the Arguments of Atheists and Infidels, have done that Mischief to Christianity, as the lewd and dissolute Lives of its Professors.
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And we can never hope to see it recover the Reputation it hath lost, and overcome the powerful Opposition is now made against it, till we have better Lives to plead for it.
And we can never hope to see it recover the Reputation it hath lost, and overcome the powerful Opposition is now made against it, till we have better Lives to plead for it.
What then can more deserve our Zeal, than the promoting that Reformation, which is so necessary and so prevailing a Means, to vindicate the Truth and Honour of that Religion, our Blessed Lord and Saviour came down from Heaven to Reveal,
What then can more deserve our Zeal, than the promoting that Reformation, which is so necessary and so prevailing a Means, to vindicate the Truth and Honour of that Religion, our Blessed Lord and Saviour Come down from Heaven to Reveal,
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and makes every Man a Hearty Friend to his Neighbour and the common good? What imployment then can better deserve our Zeal, than endeavouring that Reformation of the lives of Men, which would more conduce to make us a flourishing and happy People,
and makes every Man a Hearty Friend to his Neighbour and the Common good? What employment then can better deserve our Zeal, than endeavouring that Reformation of the lives of Men, which would more conduce to make us a flourishing and happy People,
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and wast their Estates, and blemish their Reputation, and wound their Consciences, and War against their Souls, and sink them down into everlasting Perdition.
and wast their Estates, and blemish their Reputation, and wound their Consciences, and War against their Souls, and sink them down into everlasting Perdition.
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nor our Religion disgraced, nor the Nation in Danger of publick Judgments, and therefore it cannot but be a Good thing, and great enough to deserve our most warm and vigorous Endeavours.
nor our Religion disgraced, nor the nation in Danger of public Judgments, and Therefore it cannot but be a Good thing, and great enough to deserve our most warm and vigorous Endeavours.
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It was for want of Eli 's executing Judgment upon his lewd Sons, that the Israelites were delivered into the Hands of the Philistines, and the Ark of God taken from them.
It was for want of Eli is executing Judgement upon his lewd Sons, that the Israelites were Delivered into the Hands of the philistines, and the Ark of God taken from them.
if they could have found a Man in Jerusalem that executed Judgment, God would have Pardoned it, Jer. 5. 1. But Magistrates cannot ordinarily do this alone,
if they could have found a Man in Jerusalem that executed Judgement, God would have Pardoned it, Jer. 5. 1. But Magistrates cannot ordinarily do this alone,
As Magistrates should be forward to execute Judgment, so should others be ready to discover and accuse notorious Offenders, without which there would be no opportunity for it.
As Magistrates should be forward to execute Judgement, so should Others be ready to discover and accuse notorious Offenders, without which there would be no opportunity for it.
Thirdly. To shew, What it is to be zealously affected in a good matter, and consequently what is our Duty, with respect to those exceeding good matters, which are under our present consideration.
Thirdly. To show, What it is to be zealously affected in a good matter, and consequently what is our Duty, with respect to those exceeding good matters, which Are under our present consideration.
For what can they have of Christianity, besides the Profession of it, who are thus coldly affected to that, wherein the Honour of Christ and his Gospel,
For what can they have of Christianity, beside the Profession of it, who Are thus coldly affected to that, wherein the Honour of christ and his Gospel,
Such was the Zeal of our Blessed Saviour, who went about doing good; and that of St. Paul, which engaged him in Watchings often, and in Labours more abundant.
Such was the Zeal of our Blessed Saviour, who went about doing good; and that of Saint Paul, which engaged him in Watchings often, and in Labours more abundant.
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And if we are zealously affected towards the reforming the lives of Men, we shall not be slothful in this Business, but fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord with all our Might in it.
And if we Are zealously affected towards the reforming the lives of Men, we shall not be slothful in this Business, but fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord with all our Might in it.
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Where then is our Zeal in this matter? What little Difficulties discourage us? How little Time or Pains do we imploy in it? How much short do the most industrious of us come, of the restless travail,
Where then is our Zeal in this matter? What little Difficulties discourage us? How little Time or Pains do we employ in it? How much short do the most Industria of us come, of the restless travail,
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If we were indeed zealously affected to this good work of reforming the Lives of Men, we should not easily be frighted from doing our part in it, by the Enemies and Opposition we are like to encounter with.
If we were indeed zealously affected to this good work of reforming the Lives of Men, we should not Easily be frighted from doing our part in it, by the Enemies and Opposition we Are like to encounter with.
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Though we knew that we must wrestle, both with Flesh and Blood, and with spiritual wickednesses in high Places, yet for all this we should not decline the Combate,
Though we knew that we must wrestle, both with Flesh and Blood, and with spiritual Wickednesses in high Places, yet for all this we should not decline the Combat,
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neither count we our lives dear unto us, so that Christ may be magnified in our Bodies, Acts 20. 23, 24. Phil. 1. 20. The opposition we meet with would rather heighten our Courage,
neither count we our lives dear unto us, so that christ may be magnified in our Bodies, Acts 20. 23, 24. Philip 1. 20. The opposition we meet with would rather heighten our Courage,
Thus we find the Zeal of the Primitive Christians prevailed with them, even to sell their possessions, and to lay the price at the Apostles feet, when the great Necessities of the Church required it of them, Acts 4. 34, 35. Thus also the Zeal of the Churches of Macedonia, made the riches of their liberality to abound, in their deep poverty;
Thus we find the Zeal of the Primitive Christians prevailed with them, even to fell their possessions, and to lay the price At the Apostles feet, when the great Necessities of the Church required it of them, Acts 4. 34, 35. Thus also the Zeal of the Churches of Macedonia, made the riches of their liberality to abound, in their deep poverty;
They were ready, as St. Paul tells us, to their power, yea and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves, praying us with much intreaty, that we would receive the Gift, 2 Cor. 8. 3, 4. They offered more unasked,
They were ready, as Saint Paul tells us, to their power, yea and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves, praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the Gift, 2 Cor. 8. 3, 4. They offered more unasked,
Fourthly. To shew, what are to be the Qualifications of our Zeal in these things; or what Cautions are to be given to them, whoare thus zealously affected.
Fourthly. To show, what Are to be the Qualifications of our Zeal in these things; or what Cautions Are to be given to them, whoare thus zealously affected.
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The Laws are made for the restraint, and correction of all Mens enormous Vices, and therefore our Endeavours, in promoting the execution of them, should also have equal Respect to all.
The Laws Are made for the restraint, and correction of all Men's enormous Vices, and Therefore our Endeavours, in promoting the execution of them, should also have equal Respect to all.
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or Interests, or religious Communion we are disaffected; our pretended Zeal, for a general Reformation of Mens Lives, is certainly counterfeit and hypocritical.
or Interests, or religious Communion we Are disaffected; our pretended Zeal, for a general Reformation of Men's Lives, is Certainly counterfeit and hypocritical.
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We should not therefore lean too much to our own Ʋnderstandings, in the methods of prosecuting those good Designs we are zealous in: but be continually asking Counsel of God, and of grave, and wise, and experienced Men.
We should not Therefore lean too much to our own Ʋnderstandings, in the methods of prosecuting those good Designs we Are zealous in: but be continually asking Counsel of God, and of grave, and wise, and experienced Men.
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We should consider Seasons and Circumstances, and, with great Deliberation and Judgment, make choice of those that are most proper, to set forward the good Work we have in hand.
We should Consider Seasons and circumstances, and, with great Deliberation and Judgement, make choice of those that Are most proper, to Set forward the good Work we have in hand.
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Private persons must not usurp the Office of the Priest or Magistrate; but move exactly in their own Sphere, towards that good End they have before them.
Private Persons must not usurp the Office of the Priest or Magistrate; but move exactly in their own Sphere, towards that good End they have before them.
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You must be holy, and harmless, and without rebuke your selves, whilst you are zealously endeavouring to reform the Vices of a crooked and perverse Nation. You may reasonably expect that reply, Physician heal thy self, when you are applying Remedies to other Mens Diseases,
You must be holy, and harmless, and without rebuke your selves, while you Are zealously endeavouring to reform the Vices of a crooked and perverse nation. You may reasonably expect that reply, physician heal thy self, when you Are applying Remedies to other Men's Diseases,
and improve them all they can, to disgrace both you and the good Design you are zealously affected in. But if whilst you make Men feel the Warmth of your Zeal, they also see the Light of it shine before them, in all the exercises of a sober, righteous, and godly life;
and improve them all they can, to disgrace both you and the good Design you Are zealously affected in. But if while you make Men feel the Warmth of your Zeal, they also see the Light of it shine before them, in all the exercises of a Sobrium, righteous, and godly life;
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Let this then be your particular care, to arm your selves against this Temptation, and to keep your Zeal always cloathed with Humility, which will be the greatest Ornament you can give it.
Let this then be your particular care, to arm your selves against this Temptation, and to keep your Zeal always clothed with Humility, which will be the greatest Ornament you can give it.
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You have an excellent Example of this Zeal and Humility together in St. Paul, who laboured more abundantly than they all, yet he calls himself the least of the Apostles, and gives all the Glory to God, It was not I, saith he, but the Grace of God that was with me. I come now
You have an excellent Exampl of this Zeal and Humility together in Saint Paul, who laboured more abundantly than they all, yet he calls himself the least of the Apostles, and gives all the Glory to God, It was not I, Says he, but the Grace of God that was with me. I come now
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Wickedness is so impudent and daring, and so much countenanced by those, who are most able and obliged to suppress it, that now to contest zealously against it, is but labouring in vain, and spending our Strength for nought, and likely to make it insult and triumph the more, upon baffling our Endeavours against it.
Wickedness is so impudent and daring, and so much countenanced by those, who Are most able and obliged to suppress it, that now to contest zealously against it, is but labouring in vain, and spending our Strength for nought, and likely to make it insult and triumph the more, upon baffling our Endeavours against it.
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When all flesh had corrupted themselves Noah continued a zealous Preacher of Righteousness. When the Cry of Sodom 's sins was gone up to Heaven, and they were most impudently bold in their commission of them, righteous Lot did not cease to rebuke and oppose their Wickedness.
When all Flesh had corrupted themselves Noah continued a zealous Preacher of Righteousness. When the Cry of Sodom is Sins was gone up to Heaven, and they were most impudently bold in their commission of them, righteous Lot did not cease to rebuke and oppose their Wickedness.
The Holy Prophets did zealously set themselves to reform the Manners, of a sinful Nation, a People laden with iniquity, and inraged against all that opposed their growing Wickedness.
The Holy prophets did zealously Set themselves to reform the Manners, of a sinful nation, a People laden with iniquity, and enraged against all that opposed their growing Wickedness.
John the Baptist did not forbear his warnings and reproofs, when he was beset with a Generation of Vipers. And the Blessed Apostles, with undaunted Courage, persisted to defend the Cause of Christianity, when it was every where spoken against.
John the Baptist did not forbear his Warnings and reproofs, when he was beset with a Generation of Vipers. And the Blessed Apostles, with undaunted Courage, persisted to defend the Cause of Christianity, when it was every where spoken against.
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Were not these Men of like Passions with our selves? Is not reforming the Lives of Men as good a Work as ever? Have we not the same God to assist us, the same Laws to oblige us,
Were not these Men of like Passion with our selves? Is not reforming the Lives of Men as good a Work as ever? Have we not the same God to assist us, the same Laws to oblige us,
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and the same Reward to encourage us, that they had? What Excuse can we find in the difficulty of this Work now, which they might not have pleaded for laying aside that Zeal, with which they endeavoured the accomplishing of it? But
and the same Reward to encourage us, that they had? What Excuse can we find in the difficulty of this Work now, which they might not have pleaded for laying aside that Zeal, with which they endeavoured the accomplishing of it? But
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for fear we should indanger it by our Assistance? What a brave and noble thing rather would it be, to encounter Wickedness in the height of all its Triumphs, to go out in the Name of the Lord against it,
for Fear we should endanger it by our Assistance? What a brave and noble thing rather would it be, to encounter Wickedness in the height of all its Triumphos, to go out in the Name of the Lord against it,
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It is the Cause of God, a Cause wherein his Honour is mightily concerned, a Cause he loves to see us ingaged in, a Cause in which he hath oftentimes wonderfully assisted, a Cause he seems not to have cast off all regard to at this time amongst us.
It is the Cause of God, a Cause wherein his Honour is mightily concerned, a Cause he loves to see us engaged in, a Cause in which he hath oftentimes wonderfully assisted, a Cause he seems not to have cast off all regard to At this time among us.
We have great reason to think it is of God, that, amidst so many Discouragements, it hath come into the Hearts of some to unite their zealous Endeavours, to repress the Insolence of insulting Wickedness,
We have great reason to think it is of God, that, amid so many Discouragements, it hath come into the Hearts of Some to unite their zealous Endeavours, to repress the Insolence of insulting Wickedness,
And why should we not hope, that God will at length arise and plead his own Cause, and make his Work prosper in the Hands of those, that faithfully and zealously apply themselves to the help of the Lord against the mighty? For the Eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole Earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them, whose Heart is perfect towards Him, 2. Chron. 16. 9. Fourthly. How unsuccesful soever our zealous Endeavours may be for the reforming the Nation, yet they may be succesful for the Preservation and Benefit of it.
And why should we not hope, that God will At length arise and plead his own Cause, and make his Work prosper in the Hands of those, that faithfully and zealously apply themselves to the help of the Lord against the mighty? For the Eyes of the Lord run to and from throughout the Whole Earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them, whose Heart is perfect towards Him, 2. Chronicles 16. 9. Fourthly. How unsuccesful soever our zealous Endeavours may be for the reforming the nation, yet they may be successful for the Preservation and Benefit of it.
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Thus were Noah, and Lot, and Jeremiah preserved, at least from the extremity of those publick Judgments, which by their zealous Attempts to reform the Lives of Men, they endeavoured, though unsuccesfully, to divert.
Thus were Noah, and Lot, and Jeremiah preserved, At least from the extremity of those public Judgments, which by their zealous Attempts to reform the Lives of Men, they endeavoured, though unsuccessfully, to divert.
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Secondly. Some perhaps may object against these zealous Attempts to reform the Wickedness of the Age, that they will expose them to Scorn and Derision, to harsh Censures, and foul Reproaches.
Secondly. some perhaps may Object against these zealous Attempts to reform the Wickedness of the Age, that they will expose them to Scorn and Derision, to harsh Censures, and foul Reproaches.
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But had ever any great and good thing been done, if Men had always thought this, a sufficient Excuse for declining the attempting of it? Have not the best Men,
But had ever any great and good thing been done, if Men had always Thought this, a sufficient Excuse for declining the attempting of it? Have not the best Men,
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and the best things, been always subject to the Scoffs and Revilings of prophane and dissolute Men? Was there every any brave, heroical Attempt made, on the behalf of Religion, that could escape the spiteful Censures of a naughty World? But can any unjust Reproaches alter the nature of a good action;
and the best things, been always Subject to the Scoffs and Revilings of profane and dissolute Men? Was there every any brave, heroical Attempt made, on the behalf of Religion, that could escape the spiteful Censures of a naughty World? But can any unjust Reproaches altar the nature of a good actium;
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and the esteem and love of all wise and good Men, and of the infinitely wise and good God, a sufficient Encouragement against all the scurrilous Language of unreasonable and wicked Men? Will not a strong and mighty love to God make us to glory in the Cross of Christ, and to rejoyce that we are counted worthy to suffer shame for his Name? A malicious Informer is indeed a Character to be abhorred;
and the esteem and love of all wise and good Men, and of the infinitely wise and good God, a sufficient Encouragement against all the scurrilous Language of unreasonable and wicked Men? Will not a strong and mighty love to God make us to glory in the Cross of christ, and to rejoice that we Are counted worthy to suffer shame for his Name? A malicious Informer is indeed a Character to be abhorred;
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and foolish, and provoking Sinners, that you are redeemed from Death and Hell. And can you be cold and negligent, in seeking to advance the Kingdom, and Honour,
and foolish, and provoking Sinners, that you Are redeemed from Death and Hell. And can you be cold and negligent, in seeking to advance the Kingdom, and Honour,
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even the death of the Cross, that he might redeem us from iniquity, and purify to himself a people, zealous of good works, that he might destroy the works of the Devil, and rescue the souls of Men out of his hands.
even the death of the Cross, that he might Redeem us from iniquity, and purify to himself a people, zealous of good works, that he might destroy the works of the devil, and rescue the Souls of Men out of his hands.
And can any thing better deserve our Zeal, than that which he thought not unworthy of his Blood? Can we be indifferently affected to that, which our dear Redeemer valued at so dear a rate? Can we be better,
And can any thing better deserve our Zeal, than that which he Thought not unworthy of his Blood? Can we be indifferently affected to that, which our dear Redeemer valued At so dear a rate? Can we be better,
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or more honourably imployed, than in uniting our Endeavours with the Son of God, and working together with him for the recovery of a perishing World? Are we not concerned, that in any respect he should live and die in vain, who lived and died for our Salvation? Can we stand still,
or more honourably employed, than in uniting our Endeavours with the Son of God, and working together with him for the recovery of a perishing World? are we not concerned, that in any respect he should live and die in vain, who lived and died for our Salvation? Can we stand still,
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How zealous are his Agents and Ministers, in carrying on the pernicious design of their Master, to advance his Kingdom, to increase the number of his Captives, to entice Men to run with them into the same excess of Riot, and to carry them down to Hell with them? And shall we lie down and sleep,
How zealous Are his Agents and Ministers, in carrying on the pernicious Design of their Master, to advance his Kingdom, to increase the number of his Captives, to entice Men to run with them into the same excess of Riot, and to carry them down to Hell with them? And shall we lie down and sleep,
and tamely suffer them to carry all before them? Are we not confounded with Shame to think, that they should be more bold and industrious, in dishonouring God,
and tamely suffer them to carry all before them? are we not confounded with Shame to think, that they should be more bold and Industria, in Dishonoring God,
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and the everlasting Happiness of Men? Is the Devil a better Master than God, or corrupting with sin a better Cause than restraining Men from it? Do we see Men resolutely defying the Power and Wrath of God,
and the everlasting Happiness of Men? Is the devil a better Master than God, or corrupting with since a better Cause than restraining Men from it? Do we see Men resolutely defying the Power and Wrath of God,
and honourable, and beneficial undertakings, for fear of men that shall die, or any light afflictions for a moment? Is it thus we love God and Goodness? Is it thus we answer the ingagements of our Profession,
and honourable, and beneficial undertakings, for Fear of men that shall die, or any Light afflictions for a moment? Is it thus we love God and goodness? Is it thus we answer the engagements of our Profession,
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and the Vows we have made to our Lord and Redeemer? Is this our fighting manfully against Sin, the World and the Devil? Blessed be God that there are any sparks of this Zeal, I have been recommending to you, reviving amongst us.
and the Vows we have made to our Lord and Redeemer? Is this our fighting manfully against since, the World and the devil? Blessed be God that there Are any sparks of this Zeal, I have been recommending to you, reviving among us.
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Who can tell how great a matter this little Fire may kindle? May the Blessed Spirit of God, who appeared a• Fire upon the Apostles, kindle it more and more in all our Hearts;
Who can tell how great a matter this little Fire may kindle? May the Blessed Spirit of God, who appeared a• Fire upon the Apostles, kindle it more and more in all our Hearts;
that it may at length consume all those Tares the Enemy hath sown amongst us, and we may henceforward bring forth such Fruits unto perfection, which are worthy of all the care and husbandry God hath bestowed upon us.
that it may At length consume all those Tares the Enemy hath sown among us, and we may henceforward bring forth such Fruits unto perfection, which Are worthy of all the care and Husbandry God hath bestowed upon us.
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and lift up the light of his Countenance upon us, and make us a praise in the earth, that he would be a Wall of Fire, round about us, an invincible Defence against all our Enemies,
and lift up the Light of his Countenance upon us, and make us a praise in the earth, that he would be a Wall of Fire, round about us, an invincible Defence against all our Enemies,
