A sermon preached at St. Mary-le-Bow before the Lord Mayor, and court of aldermen, and citizens of London, on Wednesday the 28th of April, a day appointed by His Majesty's proclamation for a general and publick fast by Lilly Butler ...
THOSE Jewish Christians, to whom the Apostle directs his Discourse in this Chapter, were ingaged in Wars and Fightings; and earnestly wishing for the return of Peace and Plenty,
THOSE Jewish Christians, to whom the Apostle directs his Discourse in this Chapter, were engaged in Wars and Fightings; and earnestly wishing for the return of Peace and Plenty,
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they did not seek to God for the Blessings they desired, or asked them only for evil Ends, not that, being delivered out of the hand of their Enemies, they might serve him without Fear, but be inabled to make the more plentiful provision for their Lusts, and with the greater Quietness and Freedom pursue the fulfilling of them:
they did not seek to God for the Blessings they desired, or asked them only for evil Ends, not that, being Delivered out of the hand of their Enemies, they might serve him without fear, but be enabled to make the more plentiful provision for their Lustiest, and with the greater Quietness and Freedom pursue the fulfilling of them:
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Ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your Lusts. They had also contracted such a Friendship with the World, as was Enmity with God, to whom they had espoused themselves;
You ask and receive not, Because you ask amiss, that you may consume it upon your Lusts. They had also contracted such a Friendship with the World, as was Enmity with God, to whom they had espoused themselves;
and therefore he calls them Adulterers and Adulteresses, ver. 4. They doubled and dissembled with God in their Hearts, and their Hands were polluted with many foul Practices, which their greedy Covetousness had imployed them in.
and Therefore he calls them Adulterers and Adulteresses, ver. 4. They doubled and dissembled with God in their Hearts, and their Hands were polluted with many foul Practices, which their greedy Covetousness had employed them in.
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That they must prepare themselves for such Approaches unto God, by putting away the Iniquity of their Hands, and the Hypocrisy of their Hearts; Cleanse your Hands ye sinners,
That they must prepare themselves for such Approaches unto God, by putting away the Iniquity of their Hands, and the Hypocrisy of their Hearts; Cleanse your Hands you Sinners,
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And that in order to the effectual working this Repentance and Reformation, they must afflict their Souls with a godly Sorrow, and humble themselves in the sight of God, for the Sins they had committed;
And that in order to the effectual working this Repentance and Reformation, they must afflict their Souls with a godly Sorrow, and humble themselves in the sighed of God, for the Sins they had committed;
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The words of the Text then, if we seriously compare our Case with theirs to whom they are written, we cannot but acknowledg, are very proper Matter for our present Meditation.
The words of the Text then, if we seriously compare our Case with theirs to whom they Are written, we cannot but acknowledge, Are very proper Matter for our present Meditation.
V. I shall direct to some proper Considerations, for the exciting you to it. And VI. I shall shew, What are the necessary Fruits of a due performance of it.
V. I shall Direct to Some proper Considerations, for the exciting you to it. And VI. I shall show, What Are the necessary Fruits of a due performance of it.
Secondly, What are the necessary Qualifications of this Sorrow. And Thirdly, The particular Reasons of our Sorrow and Humiliation for that general Matter.
Secondly, What Are the necessary Qualifications of this Sorrow. And Thirdly, The particular Reasons of our Sorrow and Humiliation for that general Matter.
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as those were, in which alone the Fasts of the Jews did too often consist, such as tearing their Garments, bowing down the Head like a Bulrush, spreading Sackcloth and Ashes under them, disfiguring their Faces, and appearing before him with a sad Countenance; Wilt thou call this a Fast,
as those were, in which alone the Fasts of the jews did too often consist, such as tearing their Garments, bowing down the Head like a Bulrush, spreading sackcloth and Ashes under them, disfiguring their Faces, and appearing before him with a sad Countenance; Wilt thou call this a Fast,
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and an acceptable Day to the Lord? All these may be nothing but a vain-glorious shew and pageantry of Mourning, to attract the regard and esteem of Men;
and an acceptable Day to the Lord? All these may be nothing but a vainglorious show and pageantry of Mourning, to attract the regard and esteem of Men;
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The other may make us appear to Men to grieve and be afflicted, but this, this inward Sorrow is necessary to the humbling our selves in the sight of God, who searcheth the Hearts of Men.
The other may make us appear to Men to grieve and be afflicted, but this, this inward Sorrow is necessary to the humbling our selves in the sighed of God, who Searches the Hearts of Men.
It is to him, that is of an humble and of a contrite Spirit, that God hath a special regard, to him whose Spirit is even ground to pieces with Sorrow, as the word Contrite signifies.
It is to him, that is of an humble and of a contrite Spirit, that God hath a special regard, to him whose Spirit is even ground to Pieces with Sorrow, as the word Contrite signifies.
The Sacrifices of God, saith David, Psal. 51. 17. are a broken Spirit; it is a broken and contrite Heart, which God will not despise. It must not only be the Sorrow of the Heart, but also so great a Sorrow of it,
The Sacrifices of God, Says David, Psalm 51. 17. Are a broken Spirit; it is a broken and contrite Heart, which God will not despise. It must not only be the Sorrow of the Heart, but also so great a Sorrow of it,
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Whenever we bewail our Sins, we should abhor and loath our selves for them, and acknowledg the Justice of God in all the Evils they have brought upon us,
Whenever we bewail our Sins, we should abhor and loath our selves for them, and acknowledge the justice of God in all the Evils they have brought upon us,
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Such a Mourner was Job, when he abhorred himself, and repented in Dust and Ashes. Such was David, when he confessed that he was foolish and ignorant, even as a Beast before God. Such was Ezra, when he fell upon his Knees, and said, O my God, I am ashamed,
Such a Mourner was Job, when he abhorred himself, and repented in Dust and Ashes. Such was David, when he confessed that he was foolish and ignorant, even as a Beast before God. Such was Ezra, when he fell upon his Knees, and said, Oh my God, I am ashamed,
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Such Mourners should we all be this Day, lying down in our Shame, and our Confusion covering us, and loathing our selves in our own sight for all the Evils that we have committed.
Such Mourners should we all be this Day, lying down in our Shame, and our Confusion covering us, and loathing our selves in our own sighed for all the Evils that we have committed.
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Is this the Fast that I have chosen, saith God, a Day for a Man to afflict his Soul? Isa. 58. 4. The Sorrow which God expects from us, is not such as vanishes in our Sighs and Lamentations,
Is this the Fast that I have chosen, Says God, a Day for a Man to afflict his Soul? Isaiah 58. 4. The Sorrow which God expects from us, is not such as Vanishes in our Sighs and Lamentations,
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We must always carry with us the same resentment of the filthy Conversation of the Wicked, and be continually disposed to mourn and be afflicted, in seeing and hearing their Abominations. I proceed now,
We must always carry with us the same resentment of the filthy Conversation of the Wicked, and be continually disposed to mourn and be afflicted, in seeing and hearing their Abominations. I proceed now,
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First, That without this great and hearty Sorrow and Humiliation for our Sins, there can be no true Repentance, without which there can be no Pardon, no Reconciliation with God, no hopes of diverting the Judgments of God from this untoward Generation, no escaping the Wrath to come, no hopes of Eternal Life and Salvation.
First, That without this great and hearty Sorrow and Humiliation for our Sins, there can be no true Repentance, without which there can be no Pardon, no Reconciliation with God, no hope's of diverting the Judgments of God from this untoward Generation, no escaping the Wrath to come, no hope's of Eternal Life and Salvation.
And thus the Prophet Ezekiel foretells the Repentance of the Captive Jews; Ezek. 6. 9. They shall loath themselves for the Evils that they have committed in all their Abominations.
And thus the Prophet Ezekielem foretells the Repentance of the Captive jews; Ezekiel 6. 9. They shall loath themselves for the Evils that they have committed in all their Abominations.
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Secondly, The Necessity of this Sorrow and Humiliation will be farther manifest, if we consider, that without this there cannot be that Love of God which the first and great Commandment requires of us.
Secondly, The Necessity of this Sorrow and Humiliation will be farther manifest, if we Consider, that without this there cannot be that Love of God which the First and great Commandment requires of us.
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If we love God with all our Heart, we cannot but look with great displeasure upon that, which is most contrary to his Nature and Will, which his Soul hates,
If we love God with all our Heart, we cannot but look with great displeasure upon that, which is most contrary to his Nature and Will, which his Soul hates,
Can we see him most highly provoked and injur'd, whom our Soul dearly loves, and not be afflicted at it? He that can reflect upon his Rebellion and Disobedience, that can remember how often,
Can we see him most highly provoked and injured, whom our Soul dearly loves, and not be afflicted At it? He that can reflect upon his Rebellion and Disobedience, that can Remember how often,
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and how many ways he hath grieved and offended God, and not mourn and be ashamed at the thoughts of what he hath done, How dwells the love of God in him? How absurd are all his pretences to it?
and how many ways he hath grieved and offended God, and not mourn and be ashamed At the thoughts of what he hath done, How dwells the love of God in him? How absurd Are all his pretences to it?
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Thirdly, The Necessity of this Sorrow and Humiliation, will be yet farther manifest, if we consider, that without this there can be no true Love of our Neighbour, without which we cannot be Christ's Disciples.
Thirdly, The Necessity of this Sorrow and Humiliation, will be yet farther manifest, if we Consider, that without this there can be no true Love of our Neighbour, without which we cannot be Christ's Disciples.
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if we can see them under far greater Miseries than all these, and yet be little affected with them? If we can see them diseased in their Souls, dead in Trespasses and Sins, inslaved by the Devil, pulling down the Wrath of God upon them,
if we can see them under Far greater Misery's than all these, and yet be little affected with them? If we can see them diseased in their Souls, dead in Trespasses and Sins, enslaved by the devil, pulling down the Wrath of God upon them,
Fourthly, Without this Sorrow and Humiliation, there can be no true Faith, without which it is impossible to please God, or to be justified in his sight.
Fourthly, Without this Sorrow and Humiliation, there can be no true Faith, without which it is impossible to please God, or to be justified in his sighed.
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How can we believe that God is our Maker and Preserver, and the giver of every good Gift, and yet offend him daily without Remorse? How can we believe, that he hates all the Workers of Iniquity, that he is angry with the Wicked every Day, and will by no means acquit the Guilty, and yet be easy under all the great and provoking Transgressions we have committed against Him? How can we believe that the Son of God came down from Heaven,
How can we believe that God is our Maker and Preserver, and the giver of every good Gift, and yet offend him daily without Remorse? How can we believe, that he hates all the Workers of Iniquity, that he is angry with the Wicked every Day, and will by no means acquit the Guilty, and yet be easy under all the great and provoking Transgressions we have committed against Him? How can we believe that the Son of God Come down from Heaven,
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and feel no wounds in our Spirits, no shame in our Faces, for all the ungrateful Returns we have made to his tender Love? How can we believe that he gave himself for us, to save us from our Sins, whilst we cherish and embrace them with pleasure,
and feel no wounds in our Spirits, no shame in our Faces, for all the ungrateful Returns we have made to his tender Love? How can we believe that he gave himself for us, to save us from our Sins, while we cherish and embrace them with pleasure,
and will not be delivered from them? How can we believe that Glory, Honour, and Immortality, are the certain Reward of those that work Righteousness, and yet remember with little concern how carelesly we have neglected so great Salvation? How can we believe, that Indignation and Wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, eternal Death and Misery, will be the undoubted Portion of every Soul of Man that doth Evil, and not look with Horror and Bitterness of Spirit, upon our sinful Lives? What brutish Folly and Ingratitude doth the unrelenting Sinner accuse himself of, whenever he is so absurd,
and will not be Delivered from them? How can we believe that Glory, Honour, and Immortality, Are the certain Reward of those that work Righteousness, and yet Remember with little concern how carelessly we have neglected so great Salvation? How can we believe, that Indignation and Wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, Eternal Death and Misery, will be the undoubted Portion of every Soul of Man that does Evil, and not look with Horror and Bitterness of Spirit, upon our sinful Lives? What brutish Folly and Ingratitude does the unrelenting Sinner accuse himself of, whenever he is so absurd,
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God doth sometimes more loudly call to Weeping, and Fasting, and Mourning; and the Sins and Circumstances of a Church and Nation increase their Obligations to them,
God does sometime more loudly call to Weeping, and Fasting, and Mourning; and the Sins and circumstances of a Church and nation increase their Obligations to them,
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Had ever any Age or People more or greater Sins to mourn for, than we have? Is not the whole Head sick, and the whole Heart faint, and the whole Body full of Wounds, and Bruises, and putrifying Sores? Have not all sorts of Men corrupted their Ways? Are they not altogether become abominable? Are not Atheism and Infidelity, Rioting and Drunkenness, Chambering and Wantonness, Strife and Envying, Pride and Covetousness, the prophanation of God's Sacred Name in horrid Oaths and Curses,
Had ever any Age or People more or greater Sins to mourn for, than we have? Is not the Whole Head sick, and the Whole Heart faint, and the Whole Body full of Wounds, and Bruises, and Putrifying Sores? Have not all sorts of Men corrupted their Ways? are they not altogether become abominable? are not Atheism and Infidelity, Rioting and drunkenness, Chambering and Wantonness, Strife and Envying, Pride and Covetousness, the profanation of God's Sacred Name in horrid Oaths and Curses,
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when we have already smarted so much for them, and the Rod is still upon us? when they have brought us into so many Difficulties, afflicted us with so many Losses, shed so much English Blood,
when we have already smarted so much for them, and the Rod is still upon us? when they have brought us into so many Difficulties, afflicted us with so many Losses, shed so much English Blood,
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and made so many Orphans, and Widows, and Childless amongst us? Is it not high time to humble our selves under that mighty Hand of God, we have felt so heavy upon us, is still so visibly lifted up against us,
and made so many Orphans, and Widows, and Childless among us? Is it not high time to humble our selves under that mighty Hand of God, we have felt so heavy upon us, is still so visibly lifted up against us,
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and from whence alone we can expect that Success, and Peace, and Settlement, our Sins have hitherto withheld from us? But that nothing may be wanting to perswade us, to concern our selves effectually for the discharge of the Duty of the Text, I shall shew,
and from whence alone we can expect that Success, and Peace, and Settlement, our Sins have hitherto withheld from us? But that nothing may be wanting to persuade us, to concern our selves effectually for the discharge of the Duty of the Text, I shall show,
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First, We might comfortably hope, that if we were generally, or but some good Numbers of us thus humbled, God would lift us up above all our Difficulties, and above all our Enemies;
First, We might comfortably hope, that if we were generally, or but Some good Numbers of us thus humbled, God would lift us up above all our Difficulties, and above all our Enemies;
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that we should dwell on high, and our place of Defence should be the Munition of Rocks, secure from all those Storms and Tempests our Sins have raised against us.
that we should dwell on high, and our place of Defence should be the Munition of Rocks, secure from all those Storms and Tempests our Sins have raised against us.
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The great End of God's sending his Judgments upon a People, is to humble and afflict their Souls, with the remembrance of those Sins whereby they have provoked him.
The great End of God's sending his Judgments upon a People, is to humble and afflict their Souls, with the remembrance of those Sins whereby they have provoked him.
and humbled themselves before him, he repented of the Evil he said he would do unto them. And when the King of Egypt had gathered a mighty Army against Israel because they had forsaken God, 2 Chron. 12. and the Lord saw that the great Men particularly humbled themselves, he sent his Prophet to tell them, that he would not destroy them, but grant them some deliverance, and his Wrath should not be poured upon them by the hand of Shishak.
and humbled themselves before him, he repented of the Evil he said he would do unto them. And when the King of Egypt had gathered a mighty Army against Israel Because they had forsaken God, 2 Chronicles 12. and the Lord saw that the great Men particularly humbled themselves, he sent his Prophet to tell them, that he would not destroy them, but grant them Some deliverance, and his Wrath should not be poured upon them by the hand of shishak.
so serviceable to our publick Peace and Prosperity, and shall we still neglect it? Are not these Blessings worthy to be sought with Tears and Sorrow? and would they not be very cheaply purchased by the performance of so reasonable a Duty,
so serviceable to our public Peace and Prosperity, and shall we still neglect it? are not these Blessings worthy to be sought with Tears and Sorrow? and would they not be very cheaply purchased by the performance of so reasonable a Duty,
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Secondly, Our particular penitent Sorrow and Humiliation, may prevail with God to lift us up above those Calamities it may be too late for us to prevent.
Secondly, Our particular penitent Sorrow and Humiliation, may prevail with God to lift us up above those Calamities it may be too late for us to prevent.
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and he shall save the humble Person, Job 22. 29. An eminent Instance of this distinguishing Providence of God, we have Ezek. 9. 4. where God commands a Mark to be set on the Forehead of those that did sigh and cry for the Abominations that were done in the midst of Jerusalem, that the Ministers of his Wrath might not come near any of them, ver. 6. For such Men are the particular Care of Heaven,
and he shall save the humble Person, Job 22. 29. an eminent Instance of this distinguishing Providence of God, we have Ezekiel 9. 4. where God commands a Mark to be Set on the Forehead of those that did sighs and cry for the Abominations that were done in the midst of Jerusalem, that the Ministers of his Wrath might not come near any of them, ver. 6. For such Men Are the particular Care of Heaven,
Fourthly, God will lift them up, who thus humble themselves in his sight here, to his own everlasting Kingdom hereafter, where they shall shine as the Sun, and whither no Clouds can reach, to diminish ought of their Glory and Joy.
Fourthly, God will lift them up, who thus humble themselves in his sighed Here, to his own everlasting Kingdom hereafter, where they shall shine as the Sun, and whither no Clouds can reach, to diminish ought of their Glory and Joy.
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And shall we not, now at length, set our selves in earnest to the performance of it? Shall we still rejoice to do Evil, and delight in the frowardness of the Wicked? Shall we still maintain the Character which the Prophet gave of Niniveh, Zeph. 2. 15. This is the rejoicing City that dwelleth carelesly? God forbid!
And shall we not, now At length, Set our selves in earnest to the performance of it? Shall we still rejoice to do Evil, and delight in the frowardness of the Wicked? Shall we still maintain the Character which the Prophet gave of Nineveh, Zephaniah 2. 15. This is the rejoicing city that dwells carelessly? God forbid!
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When David had put Saul in mind of the tender regard he had had for his Life and Safety, we read that Saul lift up his Voice and wept, at the thoughts of his cruel Designs against him:
When David had put Saul in mind of the tender regard he had had for his Life and Safety, we read that Saul lift up his Voice and wept, At the thoughts of his cruel Designs against him:
And will not our Souls melt with Sorrow, when we consider the tender Love, the great and innumerable Favours of that good God we have injured and provoked? Was ever Love so great as his,
And will not our Souls melt with Sorrow, when we Consider the tender Love, the great and innumerable Favours of that good God we have injured and provoked? Was ever Love so great as his,
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but ungrateful Wretches that we have been, we have not known, we have not considered as we ought, our innumerable Obligations to love and serve him, in whom we live, and move, and have our being.
but ungrateful Wretches that we have been, we have not known, we have not considered as we ought, our innumerable Obligations to love and serve him, in whom we live, and move, and have our being.
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That we should thus requite the Lord, the Lord that made and bought us, that preserves and provides for us, of whom and from whom are all the good things we enjoy! What more than brutish stupidity are our Hearts depraved into,
That we should thus requite the Lord, the Lord that made and bought us, that preserves and provides for us, of whom and from whom Are all the good things we enjoy! What more than brutish stupidity Are our Hearts depraved into,
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Secondly, Let us endeavour to afflict our Souls with Sorrow, for the Sins we have committed, by considering the bitter Sufferings of the Son of God by and for them.
Secondly, Let us endeavour to afflict our Souls with Sorrow, for the Sins we have committed, by considering the bitter Sufferings of the Son of God by and for them.
They shall look upon him whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn and be in bitterness, saith the Prophet, Zech. 12. 10. And methinks we should always be thus affected when we look upon him, when we consider the Death and Passion of our Blessed Saviour, who did bear our Sins in his own Body on the Tree.
They shall look upon him whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn and be in bitterness, Says the Prophet, Zechariah 12. 10. And methinks we should always be thus affected when we look upon him, when we Consider the Death and Passion of our Blessed Saviour, who did bear our Sins in his own Body on the Tree.
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How doleful were his Cries, how tormenting his Pains, how shameful his Death, when he carried our Sorrows, and our Iniquities were laid upon him? Are we not pained at the very Heart to think,
How doleful were his Cries, how tormenting his Pains, how shameful his Death, when he carried our Sorrows, and our Iniquities were laid upon him? are we not pained At the very Heart to think,
methinks we should every one of us be ready to say, How canst thou any longer endure the Thoughts of these things without shame and remorse, the Thoughts of thy Redeemer's Sufferings,
methinks we should every one of us be ready to say, How Canst thou any longer endure the Thoughts of these things without shame and remorse, the Thoughts of thy Redeemer's Sufferings,
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that I should be thus insensible of thy intolerable Sufferings, and of thy infinite Love! that I should take Pleasure in that which brought thee to so much Sorrow!
that I should be thus insensible of thy intolerable Sufferings, and of thy infinite Love! that I should take Pleasure in that which brought thee to so much Sorrow!
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but all that I have done against my God, and Saviour, and my own Soul, I have done it in a bold and obstinate defiance of the Glorious Gospel of the Son of God;
but all that I have done against my God, and Saviour, and my own Soul, I have done it in a bold and obstinate defiance of the Glorious Gospel of the Son of God;
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against the plainest Commands, and the strongest Motives to Obedience revealed in it. There I had Life and Death, Heaven and Hell, plainly set before me;
against the Plainest Commands, and the Strongest Motives to obedience revealed in it. There I had Life and Death, Heaven and Hell, plainly Set before me;
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How often have my God and Saviour besought me by their Ambassadors to be reconciled, to come unto them that I might have Life? How have they stretched out their Hands all the Day long, and, with repeated Declarations and Instances of Mercy and Compassion, invited me into their Embraces? But alas!
How often have my God and Saviour besought me by their ambassadors to be reconciled, to come unto them that I might have Life? How have they stretched out their Hands all the Day long, and, with repeated Declarations and Instances of Mercy and Compassion, invited me into their Embraces? But alas!
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that thou shouldst be thus obstinately bent upon Sin and Ruin! that thou shouldst be thus insensible of the most gracious Offers of Pardon and Mercy,
that thou Shouldst be thus obstinately bent upon since and Ruin! that thou Shouldst be thus insensible of the most gracious Offers of Pardon and Mercy,
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doth it not become thee bitterly to bewail such false and absurd dealing, such bold dissembling with thy Almighty and Gracious Lord, such presumptuouViolations of the Covenant of thy God?
does it not become thee bitterly to bewail such false and absurd dealing, such bold dissembling with thy Almighty and Gracious Lord, such presumptuouViolations of the Covenant of thy God?
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Sixthly, Let us endeavour to afflict our Souls with Shame and Sorrow, by considering for what Trifles and Vanities we have committed and continued our Sins.
Sixthly, Let us endeavour to afflict our Souls with Shame and Sorrow, by considering for what Trifles and Vanities we have committed and continued our Sins.
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and endangered the Life of my immortal Soul? For what Vanities have I wearied my self, in committing Iniquity? What Fruit have I of all those things for which I am now ashamed, and the End whereof is Death? That I should spend my Strength for that which is not Bread, and my Labour for that which profiteth not!
and endangered the Life of my immortal Soul? For what Vanities have I wearied my self, in committing Iniquity? What Fruit have I of all those things for which I am now ashamed, and the End whereof is Death? That I should spend my Strength for that which is not Bred, and my Labour for that which profiteth not!
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That I should so wilfully expose my self to everlasting Death and Misery, for the Pleasures of Sin, which are but for a Season! That I should prefer the empty Profits of Iniquity,
That I should so wilfully expose my self to everlasting Death and Misery, for the Pleasures of since, which Are but for a Season! That I should prefer the empty Profits of Iniquity,
I shall hope therefore, that we are in some measure thus affected with these Considerations have been laid before us, that we feel our Hearts afflicted with Shame and Remorse,
I shall hope Therefore, that we Are in Some measure thus affected with these Considerations have been laid before us, that we feel our Hearts afflicted with Shame and Remorse,
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how can we consent to stick such Thorns into them again? Can we be easily perswaded to repeat those Practices, which have so deeply afflicted our Souls,
how can we consent to stick such Thorns into them again? Can we be Easily persuaded to repeat those Practices, which have so deeply afflicted our Souls,
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and created us so much Shame and Sorrow? Can we willingly load our selves with those Burdens again, we have heartily sighed and groaned under? If we do return to the service of the same Lusts,
and created us so much Shame and Sorrow? Can we willingly load our selves with those Burdens again, we have heartily sighed and groaned under? If we do return to the service of the same Lustiest,
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Secondly, Our Sorrow and Humiliation must, and if it be sincere, it will be followed, with vigorous and earnest Endeavours to restrain and reclaim Men from those evil Practices, which give us so much Grief and Vexation.
Secondly, Our Sorrow and Humiliation must, and if it be sincere, it will be followed, with vigorous and earnest Endeavours to restrain and reclaim Men from those evil Practices, which give us so much Grief and Vexation.
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if we neglect to do our parts to make them better? It is very much in the Power of this Assembly, of the Magistrates and Officers of this City, to advance the Reformation of it, at least to prevent the bold and publick commission of many of those Sins, we are met together to humble our selves for. And what provoking Hypocrisy must it be, to pretend to mourn and be afflicted for those Maladies, we have power to cure,
if we neglect to do our parts to make them better? It is very much in the Power of this Assembly, of the Magistrates and Officers of this city, to advance the Reformation of it, At least to prevent the bold and public commission of many of those Sins, we Are met together to humble our selves for. And what provoking Hypocrisy must it be, to pretend to mourn and be afflicted for those Maladies, we have power to cure,
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and will not? Is it possible you can lay to Heart, as you profess to do this Day, the Dishonour is done to our God and Religion, the Mischief is done to our Countrey and to the Souls of Men, by the open and insolent Vices of the Age,
and will not? Is it possible you can lay to Heart, as you profess to do this Day, the Dishonour is done to our God and Religion, the Mischief is done to our Country and to the Souls of Men, by the open and insolent Vices of the Age,
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if any little, private, worldly Considerations can hold your Hands from a zealous and faithful execution of those Laws, which are made for the Terror and Punishment of such evil Doers? For God's sake then,
if any little, private, worldly Considerations can hold your Hands from a zealous and faithful execution of those Laws, which Are made for the Terror and Punishment of such evil Doers? For God's sake then,
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for the sake of those Souls for whom Christ died, and for the discharge of our Oaths and Consciences, let us do all that is proper for us, in our several Places and Circumstances, at least to repress the Growth and Insolence of open Wickedness:
for the sake of those Souls for whom christ died, and for the discharge of our Oaths and Consciences, let us do all that is proper for us, in our several Places and circumstances, At least to repress the Growth and Insolence of open Wickedness:
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Let the World see by our Zeal and Diligence, and Courage, in prosecuting this Design, that we do not sigh and mourn in appearance only for the Abominations that are done in the midst of us;
Let the World see by our Zeal and Diligence, and Courage, in prosecuting this Design, that we do not sighs and mourn in appearance only for the Abominations that Are done in the midst of us;
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And do we not tremble to think of being found unfaithful, in the most weighty and important Matters of our Duty both to God and Man? But I am perswaded better things of you, though I thus speak.
And do we not tremble to think of being found unfaithful, in the most weighty and important Matters of our Duty both to God and Man? But I am persuaded better things of you, though I thus speak.
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May its Flames increase and spread yet more and more, till it have burnt up all those Briars and Thorns, which prick and wound the Souls of all Righteous Men,
May its Flames increase and spread yet more and more, till it have burned up all those Briers and Thorns, which prick and wound the Souls of all Righteous Men,
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Then you would have comfort in the Hour of Death, and boldness in the Day of Judgment, and an exceeding great Reward in Heaven, inestimable Treasures, unfading Crowns,
Then you would have Comfort in the Hour of Death, and boldness in the Day of Judgement, and an exceeding great Reward in Heaven, inestimable Treasures, unfading Crowns,
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