Verse of this Chapter we find our Saviour puts this Question to his Disciples, Saying unto them, Whom do Men say that I am? Which Inquiry he doth not make for his own better Information,
Verse of this Chapter we find our Saviour puts this Question to his Disciples, Saying unto them, Whom do Men say that I am? Which Inquiry he does not make for his own better Information,
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He saith unto them, Ver. 29. Whom say ye that I am? Which occasioned that Confession of Peter, in the Name of them all, Thou art the Christ, the Messiah, the true Saviour or Redeemer of Mankind.
He Says unto them, Ver. 29. Whom say you that I am? Which occasioned that Confessi of Peter, in the Name of them all, Thou art the christ, the Messiah, the true Saviour or Redeemer of Mankind.
Now Peter, notwithstanding the Soundness of his late Profession, was so far from being then Infallible, that he runs upon the most gross Error and Mistake;
Now Peter, notwithstanding the Soundness of his late Profession, was so Far from being then Infallible, that he runs upon the most gross Error and Mistake;
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for he was so scandalized at the News of a Suffering and Crucified Saviour, that upon this Account of himself, Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, Ver. 32. Whereupon our Saviour takes occasion to reprove him,
for he was so scandalized At the News of a Suffering and crucified Saviour, that upon this Account of himself, Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, Ver. 32. Whereupon our Saviour Takes occasion to reprove him,
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And herein he tells all his Disciples they were to resemble him, and must expect and prepare accordingly, Ver. 34. And when he had called the People unto him, with his Disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself,
And herein he tells all his Disciples they were to resemble him, and must expect and prepare accordingly, Ver. 34. And when he had called the People unto him, with his Disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come After me, let him deny himself,
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So his Disciples also must through much Tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God And the induring this to the utmost extremity (even to Death it self) though it be our present loss,
So his Disciples also must through much Tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God And the enduring this to the utmost extremity (even to Death it self) though it be our present loss,
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For what shall it profit a Man, if he shall gain the whole World, and lose his own Soul? Or what shall a Man give in exchange for his Soul? Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me,
For what shall it profit a Man, if he shall gain the Whole World, and loose his own Soul? Or what shall a Man give in exchange for his Soul? Whosoever Therefore shall be ashamed of me,
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Secondly, What are, or may be the Temptations thereunto. Thirdly, The Aggravations hereof. Fourthly, The Judgments or Punishments to be inflicted for it.
Secondly, What Are, or may be the Temptations thereunto. Thirdly, The Aggravations hereof. Fourthly, The Judgments or Punishments to be inflicted for it.
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And now if he pronounces their Case so desperate, how much worse (if possible) may we conclude the Circumstances of those, who having received, do shamefully desert that Holy Faith and Profession,
And now if he pronounces their Case so desperate, how much Worse (if possible) may we conclude the circumstances of those, who having received, do shamefully desert that Holy Faith and Profession,
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Which Sin, with the self-same Note and Character of it, as here exprest, is mentioned by the Apostle, Heb. 6. It is impossible for them who were once enlightened,
Which since, with the selfsame Note and Character of it, as Here expressed, is mentioned by the Apostle, Hebrew 6. It is impossible for them who were once enlightened,
Whereupon, as the learned Annotator observes, That must need• conclude renouncing or denying of Christ, the looking on him as such the Jews pretended him to be,
Whereupon, as the learned Annotator observes, That must need• conclude renouncing or denying of christ, the looking on him as such the jews pretended him to be,
And so we may hereupon explain or interpret this Expression, or the Words here before us, from that parallel Place Matth. 10.32, 33. Where our Saviour speaks to the same,
And so we may hereupon explain or interpret this Expression, or the Words Here before us, from that parallel Place Matthew 10.32, 33. Where our Saviour speaks to the same,
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Which Words do very plainly refer to a generous Owning, or publick Attestation of Christ and his Doctrin, with the Condemnation of the contrary Faintness or Cowardize in those who yet really own and profess his Religion.
Which Words do very plainly refer to a generous Owning, or public Attestation of christ and his Doctrine, with the Condemnation of the contrary Faintness or Cowardice in those who yet really own and profess his Religion.
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And such as was this may be the case of many Christians, who may be too often prevailed upon to disguise or dissemble the internal Sence and Dictates of their Minds and Consciences,
And such as was this may be the case of many Christians, who may be too often prevailed upon to disguise or dissemble the internal Sense and Dictates of their Minds and Consciences,
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Thus it was in the Case before us, Peter seems to make a fair Profession of his Faith, When he said, thou art the Christ, Ver. 29. But we find he was strangely startled,
Thus it was in the Case before us, Peter seems to make a fair Profession of his Faith, When he said, thou art the christ, Ver. 29. But we find he was strangely startled,
Nor was this self-same thing a less Scandal to some other of his Disciples; for upon our Saviours telling some, of his Giving his Flesh for them to eat,
Nor was this selfsame thing a less Scandal to Some other of his Disciples; for upon our Saviors telling Some, of his Giving his Flesh for them to eat,
and his Blood to drink (which he did by his Death and Crucifixion for them) Many therefore of his Disciples, when they heard this, said, This is an hard saying, Who can hear it? Some things required of us to believe or do, that are easily observed or practiced, do not,
and his Blood to drink (which he did by his Death and Crucifixion for them) Many Therefore of his Disciples, when they herd this, said, This is an hard saying, Who can hear it? some things required of us to believe or do, that Are Easily observed or practiced, do not,
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But this is an instance of our chief, if not pure, observance to Christ, that we yield our selves wholly and intirely to him even in those Things and Cases that are most abstruce, difficult and uneasie;
But this is an instance of our chief, if not pure, observance to christ, that we yield our selves wholly and entirely to him even in those Things and Cases that Are most abstruse, difficult and uneasy;
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And he that takes not his Cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me, Matth. 10.38. Our most eminent and proper Owning of Christ and Profession of his Faith, is when we are called by him to the greatest streights and hardest Duties.
And he that Takes not his Cross, and follows After me, is not worthy of me, Matthew 10.38. Our most eminent and proper Owning of christ and Profession of his Faith, is when we Are called by him to the greatest straights and Hardest Duties.
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Whereas now a Sound and True Faith disputes no Commands, sticks at no Opposition; for the greater the Hardship and Difficulty, the more our Duty and Obedience:
Whereas now a Found and True Faith disputes no Commands, sticks At no Opposition; for the greater the Hardship and Difficulty, the more our Duty and obedience:
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is the most aggravating Circumstance of Guilt and Condemnation, and seems to be the very case of Judas himself, who was one of our Saviours professed Disciples, attended him constantly, heard his gracious Words, saw his Miracles,
is the most aggravating Circumstance of Gilded and Condemnation, and seems to be the very case of Judas himself, who was one of our Saviors professed Disciples, attended him constantly, herd his gracious Words, saw his Miracles,
yet who but this was the Villain that betrayed him? And therefore our Lord upon that Occasion seems to bespeak this Wretch in such a manner as methinks, goes home,
yet who but this was the Villain that betrayed him? And Therefore our Lord upon that Occasion seems to bespeak this Wretch in such a manner as methinks, Goes home,
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and cuts to the very quick, when he said, as 'tis St. Matth. 26.50. and St. Luke 22.48. Friend wherefore art thou come? Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a Kiss? Betrayest thou!
and cuts to the very quick, when he said, as it's Saint Matthew 26.50. and Saint Lycia 22.48. Friend Wherefore art thou come? Judas, Betrayest thou the Son of Man with a Kiss? Betrayest thou!
to promote or forward a contrary Interest, and to be our selves helpful and instrumental to the ruin or prejudice of that our own very Faith and Profession, is the highest Dishonour we can offer to God and our Religion,
to promote or forward a contrary Interest, and to be our selves helpful and instrumental to the ruin or prejudice of that our own very Faith and Profession, is the highest Dishonour we can offer to God and our Religion,
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And having thus given you an Account of this great and dangerous Evil, of being ashamed of Christ, and his Words, and shewed to you what it is, or wherein it doth Consist:
And having thus given you an Account of this great and dangerous Evil, of being ashamed of christ, and his Words, and showed to you what it is, or wherein it does Consist:
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I proceed according to the Method propounded, to Consider in the 2. Place, What are the Temptations to this so great and dangerous Evil. And they are generally such as these. 1. Base and Unworthy Complyance. 2. Secular Gain or Interest. 3. The Fear or Danger of Suffering.
I proceed according to the Method propounded, to Consider in the 2. Place, What Are the Temptations to this so great and dangerous Evil. And they Are generally such as these. 1. Base and Unworthy Compliance. 2. Secular Gain or Interest. 3. The fear or Danger of Suffering.
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as if the mode of the Times, eminent Examples, and prophane Scoffs and Derisions, were to be the Rule and Standard of what we were to believe or do in these great and momentous Affairs;
as if the mode of the Times, eminent Examples, and profane Scoffs and Derisions, were to be the Rule and Standard of what we were to believe or do in these great and momentous Affairs;
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Men being too often become really ashamed of Christ and his Words in a Sinfull and Adulterous Generation: Wherein our Saviour refers to the very Cause or Occasion here laid down for their so doing,
Men being too often become really ashamed of christ and his Words in a Sinful and Adulterous Generation: Wherein our Saviour refers to the very Cause or Occasion Here laid down for their so doing,
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And such the Emperour Constantius thought it to be in that memorable Case, which is thus related by Eusebius. Constantius, the Father of Constantine, had this Device came into his Head, that may be a paradox to hear as it was strange to practice;
And such the Emperor Constantius Thought it to be in that memorable Case, which is thus related by Eusebius. Constantius, the Father of Constantine, had this Device Come into his Head, that may be a paradox to hear as it was strange to practice;
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For how, said He, shall they be imagined to be Faithful to their King, who are found False to God himself? And therefore utterly Banished them from his Presence:
For how, said He, shall they be imagined to be Faithful to their King, who Are found False to God himself? And Therefore utterly Banished them from his Presence:
NONLATINALPHABET, &c. He made them the Protectors and principle Officers of his Kingdom, saying, They were worthy to be ranked in the number of his Bosom Friends and Dearest Relations,
, etc. He made them the Protectors and principle Officers of his Kingdom, saying, They were worthy to be ranked in the number of his Bosom Friends and Dearest Relations,
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He that worketh deceit shall not dwell in my house, he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight, (or shall not be established) Ps. 101.6, 7. This is the First Thing.
He that works deceit shall not dwell in my house, he that Telleth lies shall not tarry in my sighed, (or shall not be established) Ps. 101.6, 7. This is the First Thing.
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and lose his own Soul? &c. Intimating the great Prejudices and Discouragements against him and his Doctrin, were the Solicitations or Temptations of Things here below:
and loose his own Soul? etc. Intimating the great Prejudices and Discouragements against him and his Doctrine, were the Solicitations or Temptations of Things Here below:
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Which yet in the greatest Enjoyments were no wise able to compensate the great Evil they were thereby seduced to, of being ashamed of Christ, and his Words.
Which yet in the greatest Enjoyments were no wise able to compensate the great Evil they were thereby seduced to, of being ashamed of christ, and his Words.
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And may not the Apostle seem to have reference to the worst Consequences this way, in the 2 Pet. 2. There shall be false Preachers amongst you, who privily shall bring in damnable Heresies.
And may not the Apostle seem to have Referente to the worst Consequences this Way, in the 2 Pet. 2. There shall be false Preachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable Heresies.
One of the Twelve called Judas Iscariot went unto the Chief Priest, and said unto them, What will ye give me and I will deliver him unto you? and they covenanted with him for Thirty pieces of Silver, Matth. 26.15.
One of the Twelve called Judas Iscariot went unto the Chief Priest, and said unto them, What will you give me and I will deliver him unto you? and they covenanted with him for Thirty Pieces of Silver, Matthew 26.15.
And if the value of about Three Pound Fifteen Shillings could prompt a Disciple to this horrid Treachery, we may be apt to suspect at least, that a more additional Temptation this way may have too much prevalency upon mean and sordid Spirits;
And if the valve of about Three Pound Fifteen Shillings could prompt a Disciple to this horrid Treachery, we may be apt to suspect At least, that a more additional Temptation this Way may have too much prevalency upon mean and sordid Spirits;
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But Suffering and Persecution are things contrary to Flesh and Blood, and are indeed severe and terrible Tryals, such as will even shake the most steady and resolute Christian.
But Suffering and Persecution Are things contrary to Flesh and Blood, and Are indeed severe and terrible Trials, such as will even shake the most steady and resolute Christian.
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yet if ever God should call us to this fiery Tryal, it will require a most steady Faith, together with extraordinary assistance of the Divine Spirit, to carry us through such extreme Hardship and Difficulty:
yet if ever God should call us to this fiery Trial, it will require a most steady Faith, together with extraordinary assistance of the Divine Spirit, to carry us through such extreme Hardship and Difficulty:
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He found when Danger was very near and threatning, quite different Judgments and Apprehensions of things then when he considered it only at a distance;
He found when Danger was very near and threatening, quite different Judgments and Apprehensions of things then when he considered it only At a distance;
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Besides there must needs be unconceiveable Convulsions arise in us, from our Injury or Loss in those things that are instrumental to our present Ease and Comforts;
Beside there must needs be unconceivable Convulsions arise in us, from our Injury or Loss in those things that Are instrumental to our present Ease and Comforts;
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but upon this Rock very many have made Shipwrack of Faith and a good Conscience, having proved the greatest cause of Mens being Ashamed of Christ, and his Words in an Adulterous and Sinful Generation.
but upon this Rock very many have made Shipwreck of Faith and a good Conscience, having proved the greatest cause of Mens being Ashamed of christ, and his Words in an Adulterous and Sinful Generation.
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For if we consider the Expression, according to a meer literal acceptation, That is ever more looked upon as most Base and Scandalous, which Men are loth or ashamed to own, or acknowledge.
For if we Consider the Expression, according to a mere literal acceptation, That is ever more looked upon as most Base and Scandalous, which Men Are loath or ashamed to own, or acknowledge.
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Certain it is, That a Disowning or Dissertion of Christ, and his Religion in whatever way or kind we do it, is an open Declaration to the World of our great dislike thereof, a plain Repentance of what we have professed,
Certain it is, That a Disowning or Desertion of christ, and his Religion in whatever Way or kind we do it, is an open Declaration to the World of our great dislike thereof, a plain Repentance of what we have professed,
What is the Almighty that we should serve him? And what profit should we have if we pray unto him? In short, That Religion is not worth the Owning which a Man cannot Suffer, Bleed, and Dye for.
What is the Almighty that we should serve him? And what profit should we have if we pray unto him? In short, That Religion is not worth the Owning which a Man cannot Suffer, Bleed, and Die for.
for 'tis the peculiar and immediate Cause of God, who is the Author of Religion, for whose sake and on whose account this is Instituted and Enjoyn'd us:
for it's the peculiar and immediate Cause of God, who is the Author of Religion, for whose sake and on whose account this is Instituted and Enjoined us:
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In a Word, This is the greatest Obstinacy, the most daring Provocation, the highest Treachery, that a mortal Creature can be guilty of, against the most gracious and almighty Being of God;
In a Word, This is the greatest Obstinacy, the most daring Provocation, the highest Treachery, that a Mortal Creature can be guilty of, against the most gracious and almighty Being of God;
For that Man hath nothing to palliate or excuse his Crime, that breaks through and violates the Sense or Perswasion of his own Conscience, which is more to him than Ten thousand Witnesses.
For that Man hath nothing to palliate or excuse his Crime, that breaks through and violates the Sense or Persuasion of his own Conscience, which is more to him than Ten thousand Witnesses.
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And therefore though Men may be Deaf to this inward Guide, and by their Lusts or fordid Interest be prevailed upon, to contradict or stifle those internal Sentiments,
And Therefore though Men may be Deaf to this inward Guide, and by their Lustiest or fordid Interest be prevailed upon, to contradict or stifle those internal Sentiments,
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yet this Perplexity and Vexation, which is inevitable hereupon, will be a perpetual Plague, and like a troublesome Ghost, haunt and fret them whereever, or however they are.
yet this Perplexity and Vexation, which is inevitable hereupon, will be a perpetual Plague, and like a troublesome Ghost, haunt and fret them wherever, or however they Are.
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Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that Thing which he alloweth. Rom. 14.22. 4. And which doth ensue upon this, The Case which is here Condemned by our Saviour, is a Reproach even to humane Nature:
Happy is he that Condemneth not himself in that Thing which he alloweth. Rom. 14.22. 4. And which does ensue upon this, The Case which is Here Condemned by our Saviour, is a Reproach even to humane Nature:
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As on the contrary, its an undoubted proof and instance of an unmanly, pitiful or dangerous Temper, easily to forgo or yield up our Truth and Integrity, the greatest Glory of our Nature;
As on the contrary, its an undoubted proof and instance of an unmanly, pitiful or dangerous Temper, Easily to forgo or yield up our Truth and Integrity, the greatest Glory of our Nature;
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and do sooner or later prove ineffectual and dangerous to themselves, and very often spoil or frustrate their own Actions or Designs, And then all Men that see them shall laugh them to Scorn:
and do sooner or later prove ineffectual and dangerous to themselves, and very often spoil or frustrate their own Actions or Designs, And then all Men that see them shall laugh them to Scorn:
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First, This threatning of a future Recompence, is not designed so as to imply an utter Exclusion of all present Punishment or Judgment, to be inflicted on such Men;
First, This threatening of a future Recompense, is not designed so as to imply an utter Exclusion of all present Punishment or Judgement, to be inflicted on such Men;
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These or the like Punishments do, or may overtake such Offenders even now at present, it being a Practice that is frequently injurious to Mens Secular Interest and Security, as we heard before.
These or the like Punishments do, or may overtake such Offenders even now At present, it being a Practice that is frequently injurious to Men's Secular Interest and Security, as we herd before.
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Second Place this may imply, what doth sometimes happen, That wicked Men, and among these, such as are thus guilty, may pass through this World with Ease or Impunity;
Second Place this may imply, what does sometime happen, That wicked Men, and among these, such as Are thus guilty, may pass through this World with Ease or Impunity;
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or, which is more, the Flourishing and Prosperous Condition of such Men, though so guilty against God, that he is altogether regardless of them and his Honour:
or, which is more, the Flourishing and Prosperous Condition of such Men, though so guilty against God, that he is altogether regardless of them and his Honour:
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So that this is here mentioned as a very heightning Aggravation of their Punishment, they may consider (and tremble to think on it) that their Doom is reserved for that Great and Solemn Assize.
So that this is Here mentioned as a very heightening Aggravation of their Punishment, they may Consider (and tremble to think on it) that their Doom is reserved for that Great and Solemn Assize.
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As it doth imply, 1. Christ's utter Disowning of them. 2. After the most disgraceful Sort or Manner. 3. At the most solemn Time or Season. 4. In Mens greatest Streights and Necessities.
As it does imply, 1. Christ's utter Disowning of them. 2. After the most disgraceful Sort or Manner. 3. At the most solemn Time or Season. 4. In Men's greatest Straights and Necessities.
as is still Secondly, further implied and signified by the time here expressed for his so doing, When he cometh in the Glory of his Father, &c. At that great and solemn Day, which is the final Consummation of all things,
as is still Secondly, further implied and signified by the time Here expressed for his so doing, When he comes in the Glory of his Father, etc. At that great and solemn Day, which is the final Consummation of all things,
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and instead of Reward or Redemption, to pass a dismal Sentence of Punishment against them, is a cutting consideration even now to think of, What will it be to experience another Day? Considering in the
and instead of Reward or Redemption, to pass a dismal Sentence of Punishment against them, is a cutting consideration even now to think of, What will it be to experience Another Day? Considering in the
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Of him shall the Son of Man be ashamed, (Nec Lex est justior ulla.) For it both represents the Equity of the Divine Proceedings, together with the sharpness of the Punishment,
Of him shall the Son of Man be ashamed, (Nec Lex est justior ulla.) For it both represents the Equity of the Divine Proceedings, together with the sharpness of the Punishment,
And you know among Men, That 'tis a great heightning, and sometimes indeed the utmost Aggravation of a Suffering, to have the Ingredient or Circumstance of Shame or Scandal.
And you know among Men, That it's a great heightening, and sometime indeed the utmost Aggravation of a Suffering, to have the Ingredient or Circumstance of Shame or Scandal.
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And what now shall we think of these, at that great Day, when whatever is really Shameful and Scandalous shall be the Lot and Portion of such Sinners. For,
And what now shall we think of these, At that great Day, when whatever is really Shameful and Scandalous shall be the Lot and Portion of such Sinners. For,
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Shame or Contempt is a relative Evil, that which doth properly depend on the view or apprehension of others, which is more and more heightned or improved (that is rendered still the worse to bear) the more,
Shame or Contempt is a relative Evil, that which does properly depend on the view or apprehension of Others, which is more and more heightened or improved (that is rendered still the Worse to bear) the more,
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and therefore how great and intollerable is this most Shameful Punishment like to be, that is executed or inflicted after such a Serious and Solemn manner, bearing in it whatever may render it Affrightful and Terrible, Of him shall the Son of Man, &c. that is, Christ who was God and Man, this great God shall then be ashamed of him.
and Therefore how great and intolerable is this most Shameful Punishment like to be, that is executed or inflicted After such a Serious and Solemn manner, bearing in it whatever may render it Affrightful and Terrible, Of him shall the Son of Man, etc. that is, christ who was God and Man, this great God shall then be ashamed of him.
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And the consideration of these Solemn Circumstances, is a most dismal Aggravation of that future Condemnation and Punishment reserved for them against the great Day of Judgment. Considering in the
And the consideration of these Solemn circumstances, is a most dismal Aggravation of that future Condemnation and Punishment reserved for them against the great Day of Judgement. Considering in the
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For the future Day of Accounts, or Judgment, (whereof this is such a lively Representation) will be the Season when we shall stand in most need of God, and Christ our Redeemer:
For the future Day of Accounts, or Judgement, (whereof this is such a lively Representation) will be the Season when we shall stand in most need of God, and christ our Redeemer:
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and instead of Acceptance with God, have a Shameful and Bitter Sentence from him: So that what Solomon saith, (Prov. 1.24. —) may be fitly applied to the Case before us.
and instead of Acceptance with God, have a Shameful and Bitter Sentence from him: So that what Solomon Says, (Curae 1.24. —) may be fitly applied to the Case before us.
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They who believe in God, and do thus shamefully Dissemble with him, or deny him in an Adulterous and Sinful Generation, when it may be most Glorious or Necessary to own or attest his Truth, strictly to maintain Faith and a good Conscience, are the most Guilty,
They who believe in God, and do thus shamefully Dissemble with him, or deny him in an Adulterous and Sinful Generation, when it may be most Glorious or Necessary to own or attest his Truth, strictly to maintain Faith and a good Conscience, Are the most Guilty,
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And having thus as briefly, and as plainly, as I could, set forth the dreadful Punishment of such Men, especially as here intimated, or represented by our Saviour.
And having thus as briefly, and as plainly, as I could, Set forth the dreadful Punishment of such Men, especially as Here intimated, or represented by our Saviour.
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I think it may be very needfull and requisite to propound, in the Fifth and Last place, The means to avoid this so very Great and Dangerous Evil. In order whereunto I shall lay down these following Rules or Directions.
I think it may be very needful and requisite to propound, in the Fifth and Last place, The means to avoid this so very Great and Dangerous Evil. In order whereunto I shall lay down these following Rules or Directions.
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or any thing that we can aim at in this World, Satisfactory and Lasting? Why then should they any wise dissettle us in the great Concerns of Faith and Religion? Can any Thing in this World be worth the buying at so dear a Rate? The fashion of this World (saith the Apostle) passeth away. And would we but esteem of it accordingly, it would induce us to have meaner thoughts of Things here below,
or any thing that we can aim At in this World, Satisfactory and Lasting? Why then should they any wise dissettle us in the great Concerns of Faith and Religion? Can any Thing in this World be worth the buying At so dear a Rate? The fashion of this World (Says the Apostle) passes away. And would we but esteem of it accordingly, it would induce us to have meaner thoughts of Things Here below,
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But if we are still resolved to make Mammon our God, and to prefer the Pleasure or Interest of this World before all Things, it is to be expected and not wondered at, that Men should be ashamed of Christ,
But if we Are still resolved to make Mammon our God, and to prefer the Pleasure or Interest of this World before all Things, it is to be expected and not wondered At, that Men should be ashamed of christ,
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if he shall gain the whole World, and lose his own Soul? Or what shall a Man give in exchange for his Soul? Wh•soever therefore shall be, &c. Suppose we could promote the highest Interest here in this World,
if he shall gain the Whole World, and loose his own Soul? Or what shall a Man give in exchange for his Soul? Wh•soever Therefore shall be, etc. Suppose we could promote the highest Interest Here in this World,
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Let us then but value these our Souls at a due and reasonable Rate, and we shall not be apt to be seduced, by unworthy Compliances, to renounce or be ashamed of our highest Interest,
Let us then but valve these our Souls At a due and reasonable Rate, and we shall not be apt to be seduced, by unworthy Compliances, to renounce or be ashamed of our highest Interest,
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Would we thus frequently think of, and deeply consider the great Value and Interest of our immortal Souls, it would happily secure our falling into so great an Evil,
Would we thus frequently think of, and deeply Consider the great Valve and Interest of our immortal Souls, it would happily secure our falling into so great an Evil,
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'Tis a duty plainly laid down, and strictly injoyned by the Apostle, 2 Cor. 13.5. Examine your selves whether ye be in the Faith: prove your own selves:
It's a duty plainly laid down, and strictly enjoined by the Apostle, 2 Cor. 13.5. Examine your selves whither you be in the Faith: prove your own selves:
And now to prevent or avoid the Evil before us, let us duly weigh and consider how we are disposed and qualified in the great and weighty Matters of Religion.
And now to prevent or avoid the Evil before us, let us duly weigh and Consider how we Are disposed and qualified in the great and weighty Matters of Religion.
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and Goodness? And am I assured of his just Anger and Severity? Am I convinced and perswaded in the Truth and Excellency of those Things I profess to believe? And is all this firmly fixed and rooted in my Soul;
and goodness? And am I assured of his just Anger and Severity? Am I convinced and persuaded in the Truth and Excellency of those Things I profess to believe? And is all this firmly fixed and rooted in my Soul;
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For as a good Tree cannot bring forth corrupt Fruit, so a Mind well Principled and Indued, will be evermore happily disposed to Subdue and Conquer whatever may tempt us to this Sin. And believe me, it requires a firm and well settled Faith to bear us up against all those Hardships,
For as a good Tree cannot bring forth corrupt Fruit, so a Mind well Principled and Endued, will be evermore happily disposed to Subdue and Conquer whatever may tempt us to this Sin. And believe me, it requires a firm and well settled Faith to bear us up against all those Hardships,
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Whence you see how necessary and requisite it is seriously and often to consider the Case between God and our Souls, to become every day more and more confirmed and settled in the great and weighty Concerns of our Faith and our Religion:
Whence you see how necessary and requisite it is seriously and often to Consider the Case between God and our Souls, to become every day more and more confirmed and settled in the great and weighty Concerns of our Faith and our Religion:
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And hereupon we may do well in our present Circumstances to consider the Nature and Excellency of that Faith which is professed among us, that we grow in it more and more,
And hereupon we may do well in our present circumstances to Consider the Nature and Excellency of that Faith which is professed among us, that we grow in it more and more,
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For we wrestle not against Flesh and Blood, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers against spiritual Wickedness if the darkness of this World, on High places:
For we wrestle not against Flesh and Blood, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers against spiritual Wickedness if the darkness of this World, on High places:
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4. It may be again requisit herein to set before us the Pattern and Example of Christ, who was eminent in all Perfections, but especially Remarkable for this;
4. It may be again requisite herein to Set before us the Pattern and Exampl of christ, who was eminent in all Perfections, but especially Remarkable for this;
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So far was he from Fear or Cowardice, and so compleat this Pattern that he underwent the extreamest Sufferings even unto Death for Truth, and a good Cause.
So Far was he from fear or Cowardice, and so complete this Pattern that he underwent the Extremest Sufferings even unto Death for Truth, and a good Cause.
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I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good Confession, that thou keep this Commandment without spot, unrebukeable,
I give thee charge in the sighed of God, who Quickeneth all things, and before christ jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good Confessi, that thou keep this Commandment without spot, unrebukable,
And certainly frequent and serious reflexions on that great and glorious Appearance, and that his coming in such a Solemn and Terrible manner to recompence Punishment on us, should preserve us firm and steadfast in all holy Duties.
And Certainly frequent and serious reflexions on that great and glorious Appearance, and that his coming in such a Solemn and Terrible manner to recompense Punishment on us, should preserve us firm and steadfast in all holy Duties.
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How shall we look, or what shall we be able to say, when we come to appear before him in such Majesty and Honour? Wherefore if we keep the Thoughts of this so great and terrible Appearance always fresh,
How shall we look, or what shall we be able to say, when we come to appear before him in such Majesty and Honour? Wherefore if we keep the Thoughts of this so great and terrible Appearance always fresh,
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Let us walk conscienciously by the Rule we profess, and not dare any longer to continue practices so repugnant to all Piety and Religion, remembring what the Apostle threatens some, Who because they received not the love of the Truth, that they might be saved.
Let us walk conscientiously by the Rule we profess, and not Dare any longer to continue practices so repugnant to all Piety and Religion, remembering what the Apostle threatens Some, Who Because they received not the love of the Truth, that they might be saved.
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But to compleat, and perfect all, we must be sure to superadd in the Seventh and Last Place, our most humble and hearty Prayers to Almighty God, That he by his Grace,
But to complete, and perfect all, we must be sure to superadd in the Seventh and Last Place, our most humble and hearty Prayers to Almighty God, That he by his Grace,
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and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through Grace, comfort your Hearts, and stablish you in every good Word and Work, 2 Thess. 2.16, 17. FINIS.
and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through Grace, Comfort your Hearts, and establish you in every good Word and Work, 2 Thess 2.16, 17. FINIS.
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