The study of quietness explained, recommended, and directed in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, at the Guild-Hall chappel, March 16, 1683/4, and now published, as the heads were, elsewhere, more enlarged upon, in several discourses.
and though Strife and Discord be constantly attended with such Misery and Confusion, that any tolerably wise man cannot but stand amazed at the prodigious Folly and Madness of those who make it so their only ▪ Business to disquiet the World, and themselves;
and though Strife and Discord be constantly attended with such Misery and Confusion, that any tolerably wise man cannot but stand amazed At the prodigious Folly and Madness of those who make it so their only ▪ Business to disquiet the World, and themselves;
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Who, whilst in the heat of their Passion and Disorder, are commonly so far from hearing any Arguments of Reason or Religion, which would tend to pacifie and bring them to a better Mind, that the very Proposal of any such Arguments does usually but so much the more exasperate and enrage them,
Who, while in the heat of their Passion and Disorder, Are commonly so Far from hearing any Arguments of Reason or Religion, which would tend to pacify and bring them to a better Mind, that the very Proposal of any such Arguments does usually but so much the more exasperate and enrage them,
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'Tis but a very little while ago (if it be indeed yet over) since very considerable numbers amongst us, were, by the wicked Artifices of some of the worst of men, boil'd up into such a height of Tumult and Sedition,
It's but a very little while ago (if it be indeed yet over) since very considerable numbers among us, were, by the wicked Artifices of Some of the worst of men, boiled up into such a height of Tumult and Sedition,
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so wholly bent upon Faction, Disorder, and Confusion, that no sober Counsels or Perswasions of those who sincerely endeavoured to maintain Peace could find any tolerable Reception.
so wholly bent upon Faction, Disorder, and Confusion, that no Sobrium Counsels or Persuasions of those who sincerely endeavoured to maintain Peace could find any tolerable Reception.
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As for those faithful Monitors (as, God be praised, there were many) who, according to their bounden Duty, continued to preach to the People, Trust in God, and Reliance upon the divine Providence, who sincerely inculcated to them, the constant Doctrine and Example of the Apostles and Primitive Christians;
As for those faithful Monitors (as, God be praised, there were many) who, according to their bounden Duty, continued to preach to the People, Trust in God, and Reliance upon the divine Providence, who sincerely inculcated to them, the constant Doctrine and Exampl of the Apostles and Primitive Christians;
such men failed not to be mortally hated, scoffed at, and publickly derided, for their pains, by many, who were not ashamed to give out, by way of answer to all this;
such men failed not to be mortally hated, scoffed At, and publicly derided, for their pains, by many, who were not ashamed to give out, by Way of answer to all this;
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many times withal, not obscurely insinuating as if they thought their own Teachers, now in this Age of Light, far better acquainted with the true Christian Liberty, in these Particulars,
many times withal, not obscurely insinuating as if they Thought their own Teachers, now in this Age of Light, Far better acquainted with the true Christian Liberty, in these Particulars,
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and solidly and pertinently to have discoursed upon it, according to the true meaning and design thereof, was enough, without any more ado, to call a man's true Protestantship in question,
and solidly and pertinently to have discoursed upon it, according to the true meaning and Design thereof, was enough, without any more ado, to call a Man's true Protestantship in question,
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since so good Provision also is made, by the watchful Endeavours of a Wise and Gracious Prince, that it may be no more in the power of such men, by the same Methods to disturb the Publick Peace,
since so good Provision also is made, by the watchful Endeavours of a Wise and Gracious Prince, that it may be no more in the power of such men, by the same Methods to disturb the Public Peace,
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Now men are come a little more to themselves again, and grown cooler, I hope that of the Preacher may be verified in them, Eccles. 9. 17. And the words of wise men will now be heard in quiet, more than the cry of him that ruled among Fools, that is (as the learned Grotius paraphraseth it) rather than the Clamours of a factious Tribune of the People,
Now men Are come a little more to themselves again, and grown cooler, I hope that of the Preacher may be verified in them, Eccles. 9. 17. And the words of wise men will now be herd in quiet, more than the cry of him that ruled among Fools, that is (as the learned Grotius Paraphraseth it) rather than the Clamours of a factious Tribune of the People,
Now such men will be more at leisure to sit down a little, and soberly consider, what it is they have gained, by their former Unquietness, Cabals, Riots, Tumults, and unnatural Conspiracies;
Now such men will be more At leisure to fit down a little, and soberly Consider, what it is they have gained, by their former Unquietness, Cabals, Riots, Tumults, and unnatural Conspiracies;
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and may, perhaps, be contented hereafter, to give St. Paul a patient hearing, and look upon it worth their while also to think at length, of practising his excellently Political no less than Christian Advice,
and may, perhaps, be contented hereafter, to give Saint Paul a patient hearing, and look upon it worth their while also to think At length, of practising his excellently Political no less than Christian advice,
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Secondly, To consider, and briefly to demonstrate what absolute necessity there is of the most earnest study and contrivance, of the most diligent care and circumspection to be used by all those who would lead a quiet and a peaceable life.
Secondly, To Consider, and briefly to demonstrate what absolute necessity there is of the most earnest study and contrivance, of the most diligent care and circumspection to be used by all those who would led a quiet and a peaceable life.
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Thirdly, I shall endeavour to shew how this study of ours may be best directed; or, in what Particulars chiefly our care to this purpose may most succesflully be imployed.
Thirdly, I shall endeavour to show how this study of ours may be best directed; or, in what Particulars chiefly our care to this purpose may most succesflully be employed.
to have a man's mind at rest and ease, void of all Sowerness, Discontent, Peevishness, secret Murmurings and Repinings at God's Providential Dispensations;
to have a Man's mind At rest and ease, void of all Sourness, Discontent, Peevishness, secret Murmurings and Repinings At God's Providential Dispensations;
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In which active sense of the Word (here mainly designed in my Text ▪) that man only can be truly said to study to be quiet, who has such a special care over himself, over all his Deeds, Words, and Thoughts, as never wittingly to Do, Say,
In which active sense of the Word (Here mainly designed in my Text ▪) that man only can be truly said to study to be quiet, who has such a special care over himself, over all his deeds, Words, and Thoughts, as never wittingly to Do, Say,
but, on the contrary, endeavours, in all Particulars, both so to demean himself, and (as much as in him lies) to prevail with all others also after such a manner to behave themselves,
but, on the contrary, endeavours, in all Particulars, both so to demean himself, and (as much as in him lies) to prevail with all Others also After such a manner to behave themselves,
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as may best comport with the Peace of man-kind in general, and tend to the Benefit and Establishment of that Lawful Government in particular, under which he is a Subject.
as may best comport with the Peace of mankind in general, and tend to the Benefit and Establishment of that Lawful Government in particular, under which he is a Subject.
But still, in order to the Rectifying or Prevention of several too common Mistakes, it may not, perhaps, be inconvenient for me somewhat more particularly and distinctly to insist upon,
But still, in order to the Rectifying or Prevention of several too Common Mistakes, it may not, perhaps, be inconvenient for me somewhat more particularly and distinctly to insist upon,
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And First then, all they who may be truly said to study to be quiet, will be sure to have a special care over all their Actions, that they never offer any Injury to,
And First then, all they who may be truly said to study to be quiet, will be sure to have a special care over all their Actions, that they never offer any Injury to,
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but carefully endeavour to do as they would be done by, and to render unto every one his due, according to those several Stations, either in Church or State, in which others stand related to them:
but carefully endeavour to do as they would be done by, and to render unto every one his due, according to those several Stations, either in Church or State, in which Others stand related to them:
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but heartily to pray for their Governours, both Civil and Ecclesiastical, and readily to comply with all the Laws of the Land wherein they live, where nothing is required of them inconsistent with any Law of God.
but heartily to pray for their Governors, both Civil and Ecclesiastical, and readily to comply with all the Laws of the Land wherein they live, where nothing is required of them inconsistent with any Law of God.
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In short, to do nothing that is apt to breed Private Contentions, or Publick Broyls, nothing that tends to disturb the Publick Peace, to change or subvert the Lawful Government established;
In short, to do nothing that is apt to breed Private Contentions, or Public Broils, nothing that tends to disturb the Public Peace, to change or subvert the Lawful Government established;
tho they have been guilty of all the Sedition and Disorders, which directly lead to down-right blows, do yet call themselves the most peaceable Persons,
though they have been guilty of all the Sedition and Disorders, which directly led to downright blows, do yet call themselves the most peaceable Persons,
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and in despite of all their own Cannons, loudly proclaiming to the World, and roaring them out the greatest Liers and vilest Hypocrites, that, perhaps, were ever yet permitted to be the Curse of any Nation.
and in despite of all their own Cannons, loudly proclaiming to the World, and roaring them out the greatest Liers and Vilest Hypocrites, that, perhaps, were ever yet permitted to be the Curse of any nation.
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but even to refuse to obey the wholesom Laws of the Land, or for Men to promote Schism and Factions, Hatred and Animosities, by causelessly withdrawing and unreasonably seperating themselves from the Publickly Establisht Worship, wherein nothing is Prescribed or Practised contrary to the Word of God, this is as truly inconsistent with the Study of Peace, as any thing;
but even to refuse to obey the wholesome Laws of the Land, or for Men to promote Schism and Factions, Hatred and Animosities, by causelessly withdrawing and unreasonably separating themselves from the Publicly Established Worship, wherein nothing is Prescribed or Practised contrary to the Word of God, this is as truly inconsistent with the Study of Peace, as any thing;
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Whereas all they who truly study to be quiet, will carefully abstain from this, or any other Action, which they know, will tend to destroy Peace and Charity,
Whereas all they who truly study to be quiet, will carefully abstain from this, or any other Actium, which they know, will tend to destroy Peace and Charity,
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as will no less effectually disturb the Publick Peace, set Men by the Ears together, and even turn the World up-side down, then if in the Head of an Army,
as will no less effectually disturb the Public Peace, Set Men by the Ears together, and even turn the World upside down, then if in the Head of an Army,
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All wise Magistrates have been so deeply sensible of the extream Danger which there is, from the Liberty of unruly Tongues, that they have ever thought fit, in order to the securing of the Publick Tranquility, to lay Restraints upon the same, by the severest Penalties,
All wise Magistrates have been so deeply sensible of the extreme Danger which there is, from the Liberty of unruly Tongues, that they have ever Thought fit, in order to the securing of the Public Tranquillity, to lay Restraints upon the same, by the Severest Penalties,
And David brings in his Enemies vaunting, and placing no less Confidence in these, than in their very Arms, Ps. 12. 4. With our Tongues (say they) will we prevail; and do our business, by the Force of Calumny.
And David brings in his Enemies vaunting, and placing no less Confidence in these, than in their very Arms, Ps. 12. 4. With our Tongues (say they) will we prevail; and do our business, by the Force of Calumny.
But we of this Nation have sadly been instructed, in the late Civil Wars, and had now like once again to have Experienced, what sad Feats may be Effected, by the Power of Licencious Tongues and Pens.
But we of this nation have sadly been instructed, in the late Civil Wars, and had now like once again to have Experienced, what sad Feats may be Effected, by the Power of Licentious Tongues and Pens.
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And indeed as long as Men are suffered still so much to make use of the same Chavel'd Bullets, the like Poysoned unlawful Weapons, there can be no Hopes of securing any lasting Peace or Tranquility among us ▪ Nor can any one be esteemed other than a troubler of our Israel, who makes no Conscience of his Words, to keep his Tongue from Evil,
And indeed as long as Men Are suffered still so much to make use of the same Chaveled Bullets, the like Poisoned unlawful Weapons, there can be no Hope's of securing any lasting Peace or Tranquillity among us ▪ Nor can any one be esteemed other than a troubler of our Israel, who makes no Conscience of his Words, to keep his Tongue from Evil,
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Whilest his Heart is full of that Treason and Sedition, which will be sure to break out and openly shew it self as soon as ever the Man supposeth he has met with a more secure Season.
Whilst his Heart is full of that Treason and Sedition, which will be sure to break out and openly show it self as soon as ever the Man Supposeth he has met with a more secure Season.
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But they who are truly Peaceable, will be careful also to have a Peaceable Mind, ready always most heartily to pray for the Peace of their Jerusalem, and for the Safety and Prosperity also of all those lawful Governours, whose Business it is to secure its Tranquillity;
But they who Are truly Peaceable, will be careful also to have a Peaceable Mind, ready always most heartily to pray for the Peace of their Jerusalem, and for the Safety and Prosperity also of all those lawful Governors, whose Business it is to secure its Tranquillity;
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For 'tis possible for a Man to sit still, and neither to do, nor say any thing himself, which may immediately denominate him a Disturber of the Publick Tranquillity,
For it's possible for a Man to fit still, and neither to do, nor say any thing himself, which may immediately denominate him a Disturber of the Public Tranquillity,
and yet whilest, by any means, he willingly affords Incouragement or Opportunity of Success, to those that are so, the same Man does no less effectually contribute to the insuing Disturbance,
and yet whilst, by any means, he willingly affords Encouragement or Opportunity of Success, to those that Are so, the same Man does no less effectually contribute to the ensuing Disturbance,
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'Tis much the same thing for one to do Mischief immediately by himself, or through the means of some other third Person, by him enabled and set on to do it.
It's much the same thing for one to do Mischief immediately by himself, or through the means of Some other third Person, by him enabled and Set on to do it.
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And they who, as far as they dare, make it their constant Practice underhand to favour and encourage others, in their Vile Misrepresentations of the Designs, in their blasting the Reputation,
And they who, as Far as they Dare, make it their constant Practice underhand to favour and encourage Others, in their Vile Misrepresentations of the Designs, in their blasting the Reputation,
and excuse the Seditious Words and Actions of others, whose Design it is to set all in a Combustion, such Favourers and Abettors are indeed no less dangerous or Innocent,
and excuse the Seditious Words and Actions of Others, whose Design it is to Set all in a Combustion, such Favourers and Abettors Are indeed no less dangerous or Innocent,
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or, on the contrary, not to do his best to detect, discourage, and hinder the wicked Counsels and Attempts of all those who evidently make it their Business to create Disturbance and Confusion, either in Church or State,
or, on the contrary, not to do his best to detect, discourage, and hinder the wicked Counsels and Attempts of all those who evidently make it their Business to create Disturbance and Confusion, either in Church or State,
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And thus having done with the first Enquiry, I proceed now to the second General thing I proposed, viz. to consider and briefly to demonstrate what absolute necessity there is of the most earnest Study and Contrivance, of the most diligent Care and Circumspection to be used, by all those who would indeed lead a quiet and a peaceable Life.
And thus having done with the First Enquiry, I proceed now to the second General thing I proposed, viz. to Consider and briefly to demonstrate what absolute necessity there is of the most earnest Study and Contrivance, of the most diligent Care and Circumspection to be used, by all those who would indeed led a quiet and a peaceable Life.
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Now there are these two Things chiefly, which, when they happen to meet together, do always make it absolutely necessary for us, to bestow the utmost of our Care and Diligence, about the Attainment of any Qualification;
Now there Are these two Things chiefly, which, when they happen to meet together, do always make it absolutely necessary for us, to bestow the utmost of our Care and Diligence, about the Attainment of any Qualification;
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For First, as for the singular Excellence and high Importance of a quiet and peaceable Behaviour, the Scripture is every where so very plain and Pregnant to this purpose, that none but a meer Infidel can, in the least, doubt of the thing.
For First, as for the singular Excellence and high Importance of a quiet and peaceable Behaviour, the Scripture is every where so very plain and Pregnant to this purpose, that none but a mere Infidel can, in the least, doubt of the thing.
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Nor indeed does God himself (who alone best knows how both to value and reward our several Perfections) more highly esteem of any thing, than of this blessed Temper;
Nor indeed does God himself (who alone best knows how both to valve and reward our several Perfections) more highly esteem of any thing, than of this blessed Temper;
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St. Peter assuring us, that a meek and quiet Spirit is, in the sight of God, of great price, 1 Pet. 3. 4. And are not these the very Words of him, who shall, at last, pronounce every Man's Final Sentence either to Woe,
Saint Peter assuring us, that a meek and quiet Spirit is, in the sighed of God, of great price, 1 Pet. 3. 4. And Are not these the very Words of him, who shall, At last, pronounce every Man's Final Sentence either to Woe,
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or Happiness? Blessed are the Peace-makers; for they shall be called (That is, esteemed and rewarded as) the Children of God? Does not our blessed Saviour himself likewise, make this the standing Infallible Mark and dislinguishing Character of a Christian or Genuine Disciple? By this shall all Men know that ye are my Disciples, if ye love one another.
or Happiness? Blessed Are the Peacemakers; for they shall be called (That is, esteemed and rewarded as) the Children of God? Does not our blessed Saviour himself likewise, make this the standing Infallible Mark and dislinguishing Character of a Christian or Genuine Disciple? By this shall all Men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another.
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And accordingly St. Paul, in like manner, could not desire Men to give a better Evidence of their Walking worthy of the Vocation, wherewith they are called, that is of their behaving themselves as Christians than by their endeadeavouring to keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit, in the Bond of Peace;
And accordingly Saint Paul, in like manner, could not desire Men to give a better Evidence of their Walking worthy of the Vocation, wherewith they Are called, that is of their behaving themselves as Christians than by their endeadeavouring to keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit, in the Bound of Peace;
Whereas Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, and Seditions are put among the Manifest and Notorious Works of the Flesh, Gal. 5. 19. 22. And St. Paul Appeals to those who give themselves up to such Vices,
Whereas Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, and Seditions Are put among the Manifest and Notorious Works of the Flesh, Gal. 5. 19. 22. And Saint Paul Appeals to those who give themselves up to such Vices,
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as Persons self-condemned, for no better than meer Carnal-men, and such as are far enough from having any thing of the true Christian Spirit and Gospel Temper, 1 Cor. •. 3. Whereas there is among you Envying,
as Persons self-condemned, for no better than mere Carnal-men, and such as Are Far enough from having any thing of the true Christian Spirit and Gospel Temper, 1 Cor. •. 3. Whereas there is among you Envying,
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and Strife, and Divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? St. James also tells us plainly, That where Envying and Strife is, there is Confusion,
and Strife, and Divisions, Are you not carnal, and walk as men? Saint James also tells us plainly, That where Envying and Strife is, there is Confusion,
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and every evil Work, 1 Jam. 3. 16, 17. In short, How frequently, and with what Earnestness are we every where called upon, To follow after the things which make for Peace;
and every evil Work, 1 Jam. 3. 16, 17. In short, How frequently, and with what Earnestness Are we every where called upon, To follow After the things which make for Peace;
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to let the Peace of God Rule in our hearts? How full are all the Holy Writings of the New Testament of Precepts and Exhortations, to this purpose ▪ And were there no other, methinks, that of St. Paul might be sufficient, to all who in earnest believe a future State;
to let the Peace of God Rule in our hearts? How full Are all the Holy Writings of the New Testament of Precepts and Exhortations, to this purpose ▪ And were there no other, methinks, that of Saint Paul might be sufficient, to all who in earnest believe a future State;
when he expressly assures us, from God himself, that, without following after Peace as well as Holiness, in the General, No man shall ever see the Lord, Heb. 12. 14.
when he expressly assures us, from God himself, that, without following After Peace as well as Holiness, in the General, No man shall ever see the Lord, Hebrew 12. 14.
So that, indeed, if all the Promises, or Threatnings, if all the Commendations, Exhortations, or Commands of the Gospel be of force enough to make a thing necessary;
So that, indeed, if all the Promises, or Threatenings, if all the Commendations, Exhortations, or Commands of the Gospel be of force enough to make a thing necessary;
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Many indeed who are but little acquainted with themselves, and with the World, may be apt enough to imagine, that to be quiet and peaceable is no such hard matter,
Many indeed who Are but little acquainted with themselves, and with the World, may be apt enough to imagine, that to be quiet and peaceable is no such hard matter,
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and much more that he should long continue so, by chance, but, as the World goes, he that would indeed be so, must be sure to take a great deal of pains to be quiet.
and much more that he should long continue so, by chance, but, as the World Goes, he that would indeed be so, must be sure to take a great deal of pains to be quiet.
For First, Every Lust you are willing to harbour in your hearts, will certainly prove a Make-bate and Incendiary, which will never suffer you to be long quiet:
For First, Every Lust you Are willing to harbour in your hearts, will Certainly prove a Makebate and Incendiary, which will never suffer you to be long quiet:
But now how hard and laborious a Task it is, and what great Care and Diligence must be used, to conquer and subdue a man's own Lusts, all will easily acknowledge, who have been, in the least acquainted with the Work of Mortification.
But now how hard and laborious a Task it is, and what great Care and Diligence must be used, to conquer and subdue a Man's own Lustiest, all will Easily acknowledge, who have been, in the least acquainted with the Work of Mortification.
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But still, besides this Treacherous Brood, of his own House-hold, which every man has more or less Within himself, we are also continually surrounded from without, with whole multitudes of such as are sworn Enemies unto Peace;
But still, beside this Treacherous Brood, of his own Household, which every man has more or less Within himself, we Are also continually surrounded from without, with Whole Multitudes of such as Are sworn Enemies unto Peace;
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And that good man has found out a happy Dwelling-place indeed, whose heart finds not occasion frequently to sigh out that Complaint of David; My Soul hath long dwelt among them that are Enemies unto Peace.
And that good man has found out a happy Dwelling-place indeed, whose heart finds not occasion frequently to sighs out that Complaint of David; My Soul hath long dwelled among them that Are Enemies unto Peace.
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He that would keep himself quiet will be forced to be at the trouble of often suspending his Belief, of stopping his Ears, of shifting his Company, and changing his Acquaintance.
He that would keep himself quiet will be forced to be At the trouble of often suspending his Belief, of stopping his Ears, of shifting his Company, and changing his Acquaintance.
and lookt upon as strange Monsters, by the Sons of Wrath and Bitterness, merely because you will not run, with them, into the same Excess of Riot and Sedition.
and looked upon as strange Monsters, by the Sons of Wrath and Bitterness, merely Because you will not run, with them, into the same Excess of Riot and Sedition.
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and mutual Peace, which our Saviour makes the mark of a true Disciple, they endeavour to turn into the Character of one who secretly adores Antichrist;
and mutual Peace, which our Saviour makes the mark of a true Disciple, they endeavour to turn into the Character of one who secretly adores Antichrist;
And, if what these men (as I shall hereafter shew) have both preach'd and lately printed, were indeed the Gospel, our Saviour must then have bequeathed to all his Disciples, not that blessed Legasie of Peace, but nothing but War, Discord,
And, if what these men (as I shall hereafter show) have both preached and lately printed, were indeed the Gospel, our Saviour must then have bequeathed to all his Disciples, not that blessed Legacy of Peace, but nothing but War, Discord,
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But now since such Doctrines as have this direct tendency are both taught and maintained, by those who would be thought the most faithful Ministers of the Gospel;
But now since such Doctrines as have this Direct tendency Are both taught and maintained, by those who would be Thought the most faithful Ministers of the Gospel;
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how infinitely therefore does it concern every sincere Christian to arm himself against them, and carefully to look about him? How highly necessary is it for us, NONLATINALPHABET, that is,
how infinitely Therefore does it concern every sincere Christian to arm himself against them, and carefully to look about him? How highly necessary is it for us,, that is,
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as the most ambitious Persons do, in the pursuit after Honours and Preferment, or with the like Concern, which may be observed in the most Covetous, to heap up Riches;
as the most ambitious Persons do, in the pursuit After Honours and Preferment, or with the like Concern, which may be observed in the most Covetous, to heap up Riches;
that is, to endeavour after Peace with the most Exquisite Care and Diligence imaginable. And so I proceed now to the Third General thing, viz. To endeavour to shew,
that is, to endeavour After Peace with the most Exquisite Care and Diligence imaginable. And so I proceed now to the Third General thing, viz. To endeavour to show,
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And now in Order to this, let me, in the first place direct you, as the main Foundation of all Peace and Quietness, to endeavour to be fully convinced of the Truth of Christianity and to have also your Minds and Hearts fully possest with the continual Consideration of those Glorious Rewards and Happiness of that future State, which the Son of God came into the World to acquaint us with, and prepare us for.
And now in Order to this, let me, in the First place Direct you, as the main Foundation of all Peace and Quietness, to endeavour to be Fully convinced of the Truth of Christianity and to have also your Minds and Hearts Fully possessed with the continual Consideration of those Glorious Rewards and Happiness of that future State, which the Son of God Come into the World to acquaint us with, and prepare us for.
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He that is fond of the World, or dotes upon any thing here below, will never fail upon infinite Occasions, of being engaged, in endless Broiles and Contests;
He that is found of the World, or dotes upon any thing Here below, will never fail upon infinite Occasions, of being engaged, in endless Broils and Contests;
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And our Saviour is therefore indeed the great Author and Promoter of Peace, among Men, not only in that he has every where so strictly commanded them to maintain the same;
And our Saviour is Therefore indeed the great Author and Promoter of Peace, among Men, not only in that he has every where so strictly commanded them to maintain the same;
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but chiefly, in that they who heartily embrace his Religion, are powerfully enabled, through the firm Belief and Consideration of the life to come, to wean themselves from,
but chiefly, in that they who heartily embrace his Religion, Are powerfully enabled, through the firm Belief and Consideration of the life to come, to wean themselves from,
Whilest now, nothing is more easie or natural, than the Observation of these Precepts, after once a Vigorous faith has pluckt up out of Men's Hearts, that bitter Root of all Contention, Worldlymindedness.
Whilst now, nothing is more easy or natural, than the Observation of these Precepts, After once a Vigorous faith has plucked up out of Men's Hearts, that bitter Root of all Contention, Worldly-mindedness.
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as to be of one Heart, and of one Soul, when the full Persuasion and Belief of the eternal Happiness of another Life, had so perfectly rased out of their Hearts, (that very Foundation of all Discord) the love of Worldly things, that they could afford to think nothing of the things they possessed, their own,
as to be of one Heart, and of one Soul, when the full Persuasion and Belief of the Eternal Happiness of Another Life, had so perfectly rased out of their Hearts, (that very Foundation of all Discord) the love of Worldly things, that they could afford to think nothing of the things they possessed, their own,
but to have all things common, selling their Goods, and imparting them to all, as every Man had need, as we read, Act. 4. 32. 8. c. 2. 45. Which extraordinary and miraculous Example of theirs,
but to have all things Common, selling their Goods, and imparting them to all, as every Man had need, as we read, Act. 4. 32. 8. c. 2. 45. Which extraordinary and miraculous Exampl of theirs,
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tho it does not hinder (unless the like Circumstances should also require the same of us) but that Christians now may both lawfully and conveniently maintain a Propriety in these temporal Good Things;
though it does not hinder (unless the like circumstances should also require the same of us) but that Christians now may both lawfully and conveniently maintain a Propriety in these temporal Good Things;
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for from whence come Wars and Fightings (saith St. James) come they not hence even of your Lusts, which war in your Members? These, these are the real Pensioners that betray the Peace and Happiness of a Nation or Society;
for from whence come Wars and Fightings (Says Saint James) come they not hence even of your Lustiest, which war in your Members? These, these Are the real Pensioners that betray the Peace and Happiness of a nation or Society;
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Upon which account therefore, the Prophet, compares wicked Men, to the troubled Sea, when it cannot rest, whose Waters cast up Mire and Dirt. If. 57. 20. But let us take care only, by that purifying Hope, which ought to be,
Upon which account Therefore, the Prophet, compares wicked Men, to the troubled Sea, when it cannot rest, whose Waters cast up Mire and Dirt. If. 57. 20. But let us take care only, by that purifying Hope, which ought to be,
He who so seriously believes the Gospel, as to place his Hopes, his Treasure, and his Heart in Heaven, must needs have Active Peace with all the World.
He who so seriously believes the Gospel, as to place his Hope's, his Treasure, and his Heart in Heaven, must needs have Active Peace with all the World.
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nothing but Mammon, nothing but Pride, Covetousness, or Ambition, and what is most contrary to the Gospel, is really at the bottom of such Mens Hearts,
nothing but Mammon, nothing but Pride, Covetousness, or Ambition, and what is most contrary to the Gospel, is really At the bottom of such Men's Hearts,
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and that which indeed puts them upon such Practices and unquiet Behaviour; they are far from having yet believed or considered things, like true Christians.
and that which indeed puts them upon such Practices and unquiet Behaviour; they Are Far from having yet believed or considered things, like true Christians.
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And he who feeds upon nothing but stinking Carrion, and takes in nothing but tainted and most unwholsom ▪ Meat and Drink, may as well expect to retain a sound and healthful Constitution,
And he who feeds upon nothing but stinking Carrion, and Takes in nothing but tainted and most unwholesome ▪ Meat and Drink, may as well expect to retain a found and healthful Constitution,
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for by frequent and familiar converse with such Persons, 'tis natural and necessary for a man insensibly to receive the like Impressions and Apprehensions of things, to imbibe the same Hopes,
for by frequent and familiar converse with such Persons, it's natural and necessary for a man insensibly to receive the like Impressions and Apprehensions of things, to imbibe the same Hope's,
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And what can be expected of any such Person, whose Acquaintance or Relations hap'ning to be chiefly of those that are notoriously Factious and Discontented, does, by his open ears and credulous heart, give a ready entertainment to what they infuse,
And what can be expected of any such Person, whose Acquaintance or Relations happening to be chiefly of those that Are notoriously Factious and Discontented, does, by his open ears and credulous heart, give a ready entertainment to what they infuse,
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and of the rest of that filth and excrement of their cankred Minds, which the whole Party shall at any time think fit to void, on purpose to cast in the Face of the Government,
and of the rest of that filth and excrement of their cankered Minds, which the Whole Party shall At any time think fit to void, on purpose to cast in the Face of the Government,
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and to render all those odious, who faithfully endeavour to uphold it? whither will not such a Man be, at last, hurried, through the Influence of such ill Company,
and to render all those odious, who faithfully endeavour to uphold it? whither will not such a Man be, At last, hurried, through the Influence of such ill Company,
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tho otherwise, of himself, never so peaceably inclined? Nay indeed a Man runs a very great Hazard in being intimate but with any one single Person, that is of this sour leven.
though otherwise, of himself, never so peaceably inclined? Nay indeed a Man runs a very great Hazard in being intimate but with any one single Person, that is of this sour leven.
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And therefore let the Courtesies Received, or to be Expected from such a one be never so Considerable to thee, let his Reputation for Parts or Piety be never so great;
And Therefore let the Courtesies Received, or to be Expected from such a one be never so Considerable to thee, let his Reputation for Parts or Piety be never so great;
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Idleness is in it self a very melancholick discontented thing, naturally apt to breed, in Men, many Lusts and great Poverty, to make them need and desire more than other Men, and yet to have less;
Idleness is in it self a very melancholic discontented thing, naturally apt to breed, in Men, many Lustiest and great Poverty, to make them need and desire more than other Men, and yet to have less;
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So true is that of the Son of Syrach, Ecclus. 33. 27. Idleness teacheth much Evil. And accordingly, had not Pharoah been Tyrannical, in the unreasonable Tasks he imposed, he was not out in his Politicks,
So true is that of the Son of Sirach, Ecclus 33. 27. Idleness Teaches much Evil. And accordingly, had not Pharaoh been Tyrannical, in the unreasonable Tasks he imposed, he was not out in his Politics,
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when, to secure his fears of the Children of Israel 's making Head against him, he thought it his best Course to take care, that they should all be continually imployed in Labour.
when, to secure his fears of the Children of Israel is making Head against him, he Thought it his best Course to take care, that they should all be continually employed in Labour.
And most Governments and Common-Wealths have wisely thought fit to provide for the Security of the Publick Peace and Tranquillity, by making Laws to prevent Idleness, under very severe Penalties.
And most Governments and Common-Wealths have wisely Thought fit to provide for the Security of the Public Peace and Tranquillity, by making Laws to prevent Idleness, under very severe Penalties.
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And what one of the late Traytors also (who seemed to die more like a penitent than any of the rest) does, in his last Speech, caution others to this purpose, is well worthy the serious notice,
And what one of the late Traitors also (who seemed to die more like a penitent than any of the rest) does, in his last Speech, caution Others to this purpose, is well worthy the serious notice,
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Which brings me now directly to the particular means, which we are here so expressly directed to, in the Text, to this very purpose, Mind your own Business. Which we are to understand as an useful Caution, in Opposition not only to Idleness,
Which brings me now directly to the particular means, which we Are Here so expressly directed to, in the Text, to this very purpose, Mind your own Business. Which we Are to understand as an useful Caution, in Opposition not only to Idleness,
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as well as its direct Repugnancy to all Peace and Quietness, in particular. And this now I shall endeavour to perform, from these following Arguments or Considerations.
as well as its Direct Repugnancy to all Peace and Quietness, in particular. And this now I shall endeavour to perform, from these following Arguments or Considerations.
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First, He that busies himself in other men's matters, will be forced to neglect his own proper Business and Calling, by the due following of which he might be sure of being most happy and successful,
First, He that busies himself in other men's matters, will be forced to neglect his own proper Business and Calling, by the due following of which he might be sure of being most happy and successful,
and through the neglect of which, he usually makes himself miserable for the present, and must be sure to give a severe account, for such his neglect, hereafter.
and through the neglect of which, he usually makes himself miserable for the present, and must be sure to give a severe account, for such his neglect, hereafter.
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Every man has enough to do, to acquit himself conscionably, and like a Christian, in the diligent discharge of those several Duties required of him, in that particular Sphere and Station, in which it has pleased God to place him.
Every man has enough to do, to acquit himself Conscionably, and like a Christian, in the diligent discharge of those several Duties required of him, in that particular Sphere and Station, in which it has pleased God to place him.
The mind of man is so finite, and our Stength and Abilities so limited and confined, that scarce any man is fit successfully to undertake, at the same time, many and different Employments:
The mind of man is so finite, and our Strength and Abilities so limited and confined, that scarce any man is fit successfully to undertake, At the same time, many and different Employments:
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But he that stands fixt in his own proper place, and diligently applies himself to the following of that particular Employment only, which God's Providence, in the direction of his own first Choice,
But he that Stands fixed in his own proper place, and diligently Applies himself to the following of that particular Employment only, which God's Providence, in the direction of his own First Choice,
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And what can be comparable to the Folly of those men, who incumber and distract their Minds about many things, who wast their time and strength in vain, about what belongs not at all to them, about such things,
And what can be comparable to the Folly of those men, who encumber and distract their Minds about many things, who wast their time and strength in vain, about what belongs not At all to them, about such things,
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and at the same time are wholly careless of doing their Duties, in that particular Province, which yet cannot, without their great Sin and Punishment, be so neglected? And when, at length, by this mean's (as it usually comes to pass) such fond Pragmatico's have greatly disturbed the Peace of the Community,
and At the same time Are wholly careless of doing their Duties, in that particular Province, which yet cannot, without their great since and Punishment, be so neglected? And when, At length, by this mean's (as it usually comes to pass) such found pragmatico's have greatly disturbed the Peace of the Community,
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or the like, that we were forced to forget the Obedience of Subjects, and could find no time for that necessary diligence which we should have exercised in our own proper Callings? Thus, may not that of the Son of Syrach, be justly applied, to all such self-conceited busie-bodies in other men's Matters? Ecclus. 27. 19. There are those that are wise,
or the like, that we were forced to forget the obedience of Subject's, and could find no time for that necessary diligence which we should have exercised in our own proper Callings? Thus, may not that of the Son of Sirach, be justly applied, to all such self-conceited busybodies in other men's Matters? Ecclus 27. 19. There Are those that Are wise,
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The different Birth, natural Parts, Custom, and Education of men, and indeed (in all these) Providence it self seems so to have designed some to one only,
The different Birth, natural Parts, Custom, and Education of men, and indeed (in all these) Providence it self seems so to have designed Some to one only,
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and some to another, this man to a meaner, and that to a higher Office, in the Common-wealth, that 'tis ordinarily the greatest wisdom and truest Interest,
and Some to Another, this man to a meaner, and that to a higher Office, in the Commonwealth, that it's ordinarily the greatest Wisdom and Truest Interest,
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Every man is not cut out for every Employment, and yet 'tis a common Folly for most men to think themselves better fitted, to do the Business of others, than their own.
Every man is not Cut out for every Employment, and yet it's a Common Folly for most men to think themselves better fitted, to do the Business of Others, than their own.
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and have scarce Capacity enough to understand or go through with the meanest Profession, are yet many times the most pert and medlesome, in the Affairs of other men,
and have scarce Capacity enough to understand or go through with the Meanest Profession, Are yet many times the most pert and medlesome, in the Affairs of other men,
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even the choicest natural and best improved Parts, the largest Time, Diligence, Study and Experience, are all little enough rightly to qualifie and enable a man.
even the Choicest natural and best improved Parts, the Largest Time, Diligence, Study and Experience, Are all little enough rightly to qualify and enable a man.
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and is occupied in their Labours, and whose talk is of Bullocks, &c. The same incapacity likewise he afterwards affirms, to be in the Carpender, Graver of Seals, Smith, Potter;
and is occupied in their Labours, and whose talk is of Bullocks, etc. The same incapacity likewise he afterwards affirms, to be in the Carpenter, Graver of Seals, Smith, Potter;
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We might also instance in several other less considerable Occupations, which though they may not be, perhaps, altogether unuseful (as the same Author speaks) towards the maintaining the State of the World;
We might also instance in several other less considerable Occupations, which though they may not be, perhaps, altogether unuseful (as the same Author speaks) towards the maintaining the State of the World;
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yet it can hardly seem possible, how the Professors of the same should ever, without immediate Inspiration, attain to that wisdom of the Learned, which ordinarily cometh only through opportunity of leisure.
yet it can hardly seem possible, how the Professors of the same should ever, without immediate Inspiration, attain to that Wisdom of the Learned, which ordinarily comes only through opportunity of leisure.
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Nor can I, for my part, very easily discover (though always ready to submit to more discerning Judgments) what great Kindred or Analogie there can be, between the skill of rightly composing of a Brush,
Nor can I, for my part, very Easily discover (though always ready to submit to more discerning Judgments) what great Kindred or Analogy there can be, between the skill of rightly composing of a Brush,
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nor over well versed in the Arcana Imperii. And, methinks, I cannot but fancy it to look a little Ridiculous, that one who has attained skill enough conveniently to wire-in a silly Parrat,
nor over well versed in the Arcana Imperii. And, methinks, I cannot but fancy it to look a little Ridiculous, that one who has attained skill enough conveniently to wire-in a silly Parrot,
yet when, without any regular Call to it, they so intrude themselves into other men's Affairs and Provinces, which no way belong to them, they are seldom or never successful therein.
yet when, without any regular Call to it, they so intrude themselves into other men's Affairs and Provinces, which no Way belong to them, they Are seldom or never successful therein.
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I readily acknowledge that some Persons one may observe, whose minds may seem too great for that mean part, which Providence has given them to Act here on this World's Theater;
I readily acknowledge that Some Persons one may observe, whose minds may seem too great for that mean part, which Providence has given them to Act Here on this World's Theater;
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some, whose natural Parts are such as, to which had there but been added the advantage of a suitable Education, might have qualified them for any thing;
Some, whose natural Parts Are such as, to which had there but been added the advantage of a suitable Education, might have qualified them for any thing;
nor can it be denied, that some, though, rarely even in the meanest Occupations, make a shift to steal so much time, to attain to such considerable Improvements of Nature's Stock,
nor can it be denied, that Some, though, rarely even in the Meanest Occupations, make a shift to steal so much time, to attain to such considerable Improvements of Nature's Stock,
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and there want not Examples, of such Persons, who when they have been regularly called, by Authority, to such higher Offices, have proved singularly useful to the Publick:
and there want not Examples, of such Persons, who when they have been regularly called, by authority, to such higher Offices, have proved singularly useful to the Public:
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or much different Occupation, shall of their own heads, busily intrude themselves to act in the Affairs of a higher Station, there are these three things, that commonly hinder them from any good Success in the discharge thereof.
or much different Occupation, shall of their own Heads, busily intrude themselves to act in the Affairs of a higher Station, there Are these three things, that commonly hinder them from any good Success in the discharge thereof.
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First, Such Persons are sure to labour under no small Envy and Prejudice, and very much to want that general Reputation and Trust, from others, without which they can scarce have an opportunity of doing any great matters.
First, Such Persons Are sure to labour under no small Envy and Prejudice, and very much to want that general Reputation and Trust, from Others, without which they can scarce have an opportunity of doing any great matters.
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Secondly, Though such Usurpers may have knowledge and Abilities, sufficient for the discharge of those employments, into which they so unreasonably intrude themselves:
Secondly, Though such Usurpers may have knowledge and Abilities, sufficient for the discharge of those employments, into which they so unreasonably intrude themselves:
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and as Pride, Covetousness, or Ambition, first puts them upon the Undertaking, so they commonly behave themselves accordingly all along, most unhappily and extravagantly.
and as Pride, Covetousness, or Ambition, First puts them upon the Undertaking, so they commonly behave themselves accordingly all along, most unhappily and extravagantly.
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Lastly, God himself is so much a friend to the Observance of that necessary Order, without which Government and humane Society cannot be well maintained, that for the more effectual discountenance of all Attempts to the contrary, he seldom gives a Blessing to those, who, without any regular Call to it, impatiently leap out of that Rank, in which his Providence has seen fit to place them;
Lastly, God himself is so much a friend to the Observance of that necessary Order, without which Government and humane Society cannot be well maintained, that for the more effectual discountenance of all Attempts to the contrary, he seldom gives a Blessing to those, who, without any regular Call to it, impatiently leap out of that Rank, in which his Providence has seen fit to place them;
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To which I think, I may, with Parity of Reason, add, that I should be no less loath to joyn my self a Member of that Congregation, where the pretended Pastor, was never any regularly Ordained Minister,
To which I think, I may, with Parity of Reason, add, that I should be no less loath to join my self a Member of that Congregation, where the pretended Pastor, was never any regularly Ordained Minister,
or illiterate Mechanick. However, I am sure, that one of the most Remarkable Judgments, that God ever yet inflicted, (for ought we read) since the World began, upon any Sinners,
or illiterate Mechanic. However, I am sure, that one of the most Remarkable Judgments, that God ever yet inflicted, (for ought we read) since the World began, upon any Sinners,
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and such as may well serve as a standing Warning-piece, to all other Persons alike evilly inclined, was that old-new thing, which he created for the Punishment of such,
and such as may well serve as a standing Warning-piece, to all other Persons alike evilly inclined, was that old-new thing, which he created for the Punishment of such,
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when that Arch-Busybody Corah and his Pragmatical Company, were swallowed up quick by the Earth, commanded visibly to cleave in sunder for that Purpose.
when that Arch-Busybody Corah and his Pragmatical Company, were swallowed up quick by the Earth, commanded visibly to cleave in sunder for that Purpose.
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yet such is the usual hazard and insuccessfulness of such Persons, that the Wise Solomon saw cause enough, therefrom, to ground that general Observation of his, with which I shall conclude this Particular, Prov. 27. 8. As a bird that wandereth from her Nest,
yet such is the usual hazard and insuccessfulness of such Persons, that the Wise Solomon saw cause enough, therefrom, to ground that general Observation of his, with which I shall conclude this Particular, Curae 27. 8. As a bird that wandereth from her Nest,
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so for a Man to keep close to his own proper Station and Calling, is always the safest for him, by forsaking of which he usually exposeth himself to many Dangers and Misfortunes.
so for a Man to keep close to his own proper Station and Calling, is always the Safest for him, by forsaking of which he usually exposeth himself to many Dangers and Misfortunes.
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For if every Man himself may once be allowed to be the sole judge of his own Parts and Abilities, there are few persons (howsoever really stupid and uncapable) will be found to conceit so meanly of themselves,
For if every Man himself may once be allowed to be the sole judge of his own Parts and Abilities, there Are few Persons (howsoever really stupid and uncapable) will be found to conceit so meanly of themselves,
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How natural it is for such Pragmatical Examples, to have this ill Effect upon others, was wittily represented, in the sharp Reproof of an imprudent Action of King Lewis the Eleventh of France; who having appointed a certain Bishop, to take the general Muster of Soldiers at Paris, and Chabannes, one of his Noblemen, taking this thing in ill part, desired of the King to give him the Authority of censuring the said Bishop's Clergy-men;
How natural it is for such Pragmatical Examples, to have this ill Effect upon Others, was wittily represented, in the sharp Reproof of an imprudent Actium of King Lewis the Eleventh of France; who having appointed a certain Bishop, to take the general Muster of Soldiers At paris, and chabannes, one of his Noblemen, taking this thing in ill part, desired of the King to give him the authority of censuring the said Bishop's Clergymen;
but too much naturally prone to? And so, whilst neglecting the Duties of their own proper places, this man, who perhaps never had Capacity enough to learn, shall be prompted to set up for a Teacher and Instructer of others;
but too much naturally prove to? And so, while neglecting the Duties of their own proper places, this man, who perhaps never had Capacity enough to Learn, shall be prompted to Set up for a Teacher and Instructer of Others;
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And indeed, though it be not only just, but also an Act of Charity, for a man that is able, out of meer good will, to lend his helping hand to another,
And indeed, though it be not only just, but also an Act of Charity, for a man that is able, out of mere good will, to lend his helping hand to Another,
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suppose then, that the King, or any of his great Ministers, vouchsafing to cast an eye into any of your Shops, should, upon any slight Hearsay or Information, presently determine, that such or such a man (though he has all his life-time made it his Business) does not, in my Opinion, competently understand,
suppose then, that the King, or any of his great Ministers, vouchsafing to cast an eye into any of your Shops, should, upon any slight Hearsay or Information, presently determine, that such or such a man (though he has all his lifetime made it his Business) does not, in my Opinion, competently understand,
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I will therefore take care to chuse his Journey-men or Partners for him, and put in some of mine own Followers, men of better Parts, to manage his Affairs for him;
I will Therefore take care to choose his Journeymen or Partners for him, and put in Some of mine own Followers, men of better Parts, to manage his Affairs for him;
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and consider whether it be not far more hard and injurious, for any of you, forgetting your own Shop-boards, sawcily either by Words or in your Behaviour (so far as you dare) to intimate, That His Majesty ▪ does not sufficiently understand His Business;
and Consider whither it be not Far more hard and injurious, for any of you, forgetting your own Shop-boards, saucily either by Words or in your Behaviour (so Far as you Dare) to intimate, That His Majesty ▪ does not sufficiently understand His Business;
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or Minister of State removed, or else nothing can ever go well? What intollerable Insolence and Injustice is there is such kind of Behaviour? How come you, I wonder,
or Minister of State removed, or Else nothing can ever go well? What intolerable Insolence and Injustice is there is such kind of Behaviour? How come you, I wonder,
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so inspired to understand King-craft, far better than that Person himself who was born and bred to it, who has had all the Advantages of Nature, Education, long Experience,
so inspired to understand Kingcraft, Far better than that Person himself who was born and bred to it, who has had all the Advantages of Nature, Education, long Experience,
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for a Subject to usurp upon the Prerogatives of the Crown, than it would be for the Prince to intrench upon a private man's particular Calling? If all this be most ridiculous to imagine;
for a Subject to usurp upon the Prerogatives of the Crown, than it would be for the Prince to entrench upon a private Man's particular Calling? If all this be most ridiculous to imagine;
if we well consider the Grounds and Reasons of that excellent Advice of the Son of Syrach, Ecclus. 11. 10. My Son, meddle not with many Matters, (that is, not belonging to thee) for if thou meddle much, thou shalt not be innocent;
if we well Consider the Grounds and Reasons of that excellent advice of the Son of Sirach, Ecclus 11. 10. My Son, meddle not with many Matters, (that is, not belonging to thee) for if thou meddle much, thou shalt not be innocent;
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Which would bring me now to the Sixth and last aggravating Consideration of it, viz. That this Pragmatical Temper is highly injurious to the Divine Providence, and Government of the World;
Which would bring me now to the Sixth and last aggravating Consideration of it, viz. That this Pragmatical Temper is highly injurious to the Divine Providence, and Government of the World;
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nor shall I therefore think it needful to proceed to any more particular Demonstration hereof; especially, since I before touched upon the same, under some of the former Heads.
nor shall I Therefore think it needful to proceed to any more particular Demonstration hereof; especially, since I before touched upon the same, under Some of the former Heads.
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For as their Guides and Leaders, are the most Scandalous Busybodys and gross Usurpers, in the very Office and Employment, which they have professedly taken upon themselves;
For as their Guides and Leaders, Are the most Scandalous Busybodys and gross Usurpers, in the very Office and Employment, which they have professedly taken upon themselves;
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How such Busybodies in other Mens matters must necessarily neglect their own proper Business, by the due following of which they might be most happy here;
How such Busybodies in other Men's matters must necessarily neglect their own proper Business, by the due following of which they might be most happy Here;
If these men, I say, who ▪ talk so much of Conscience, and pretend so great Scrupulousness, where they need not, would but, in earnest, consider the great Sin, which they are, hereby guilty of,
If these men, I say, who ▪ talk so much of Conscience, and pretend so great Scrupulousness, where they need not, would but, in earnest, Consider the great since, which they Are, hereby guilty of,
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whilst, Living together like Fellow-Citizens, like Brethren and Christians, we should all, in our several proper Places, make it our Business mutually to serve each other in Love, and Blessed Concord.
while, Living together like Fellow-Citizens, like Brothers and Christians, we should all, in our several proper Places, make it our Business mutually to serve each other in Love, and Blessed Concord.
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Thus having competently finished the main things which I designed from this Text, there is now nothing else remaining, but some more particular Application.
Thus having competently finished the main things which I designed from this Text, there is now nothing Else remaining, but Some more particular Application.
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What I shall say, (I must tell them before hand) will chiefly Concern, and must therefore be Understood, as more particularly directed to Dissenters, or their professed Favourers.
What I shall say, (I must tell them before hand) will chiefly Concern, and must Therefore be Understood, as more particularly directed to Dissenters, or their professed Favourers.
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And yet I cannot chuse but be heartily troubled for their sakes, to observe; how highly they are still Enraged and Offended, at all Discourses of this Nature.
And yet I cannot choose but be heartily troubled for their sakes, to observe; how highly they Are still Enraged and Offended, At all Discourses of this Nature.
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For what then? Are they still even at this time of day, so much Enemies unto Peace and Quietness, that they cannot endure to hear a Man speak to them thereof,
For what then? are they still even At this time of day, so much Enemies unto Peace and Quietness, that they cannot endure to hear a Man speak to them thereof,
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but they must be ready to fly in his Face, and presently prepare themselves for Battel? I should have thought truly, that after they and their Friends, had so long,
but they must be ready to fly in his Face, and presently prepare themselves for Battle? I should have Thought truly, that After they and their Friends, had so long,
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and to the utter Ruin of the present Government, that we, who were designed by them as Sheep to the Slaughter, might now at length, after the so plain Discovery and Defeat of their Malice, have had the Liberty, at least, to have told them of their Bloody-Mindedness,
and to the utter Ruin of the present Government, that we, who were designed by them as Sheep to the Slaughter, might now At length, After the so plain Discovery and Defeat of their Malice, have had the Liberty, At least, to have told them of their Bloody-Mindedness,
for fear it should hinder them of being Successful, in what they are ready to design farther, upon the first Opportunity? That Charity must first put out its own Eyes, that can make any more favourable Construction, of their so excessive Rage and Impatience, upon these Occasions.
for Fear it should hinder them of being Successful, in what they Are ready to Design farther, upon the First Opportunity? That Charity must First put out its own Eyes, that can make any more favourable Construction, of their so excessive Rage and Impatience, upon these Occasions.
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as having hitherto (God be praised) fared better than some other of my Brethren, who, perhaps, have not been more plain with their Party, than my self neither.
as having hitherto (God be praised) fared better than Some other of my Brothers, who, perhaps, have not been more plain with their Party, than my self neither.
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but to be all flea'd alive, and to be torn by them (like the Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews ) into a hundred pieces? And yet a man cannot open his mouth, to give good People warning,
but to be all flayed alive, and to be torn by them (like the Arch-Bishop of Saint Andrews) into a hundred Pieces? And yet a man cannot open his Mouth, to give good People warning,
nor speak the least word, of the horrid Practices or Principles of these men, but presently some or other of their Favourers are ready to stand up for them,
nor speak the least word, of the horrid Practices or Principles of these men, but presently Some or other of their Favourers Are ready to stand up for them,
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and slander it, under the odious Name of (that which is indeed their general Character of all such charitable Reproofs) down right Railing and Reviling.
and slander it, under the odious Name of (that which is indeed their general Character of all such charitable Reproofs) down right Railing and Reviling.
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and I fear they'll hardly ever believe themselves to benefit, by any Preaching, but only such as really tends (if possible) to make them worse than they are already, by still more confirming them, in their wretched Errours and Iniquities.
and I Fear They'll hardly ever believe themselves to benefit, by any Preaching, but only such as really tends (if possible) to make them Worse than they Are already, by still more confirming them, in their wretched Errors and Iniquities.
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And there is no other Remedy, but they must e'en go seek out for some other Gospel, that will better agree with their corrupt Lusts, that they may profit by the hearing of it:
And there is no other Remedy, but they must even go seek out for Some other Gospel, that will better agree with their corrupt Lustiest, that they may profit by the hearing of it:
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coming to these places with an honest teachable heart, ready to forsake their Errours, and to do their Duty, whensoever they shall be made sensible thereof;
coming to these places with an honest teachable heart, ready to forsake their Errors, and to do their Duty, whensoever they shall be made sensible thereof;
But again, (as some will object) is this the way to bring in Dissenters, to be thus continually inveighing against them? Nay, is it not rather the ready way to drive those out again, who are already a comming in?
But again, (as Some will Object) is this the Way to bring in Dissenters, to be thus continually inveighing against them? Nay, is it not rather the ready Way to drive those out again, who Are already a coming in?
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In answer to which, I shall First consider, how the Generality of those, who have yet made any Approaches at all, have hitherto shewed themselves a coming in to us.
In answer to which, I shall First Consider, how the Generality of those, who have yet made any Approaches At all, have hitherto showed themselves a coming in to us.
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Others again, awakened by the fear of Legal Penalties, have received here in the Morning, and (as I am credibly informed) in the Afternoon, in a Conventicle;
Others again, awakened by the Fear of Legal Penalties, have received Here in the Morning, and (as I am credibly informed) in the Afternoon, in a Conventicle;
And besides, some of them have been so very silly and altogether shameless, as openly to declare and profess, that they would come to Church, only once a Month,
And beside, Some of them have been so very silly and altogether shameless, as openly to declare and profess, that they would come to Church, only once a Monn,
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Whereas, by the way, let me tell such, that they may find, this will not be enough to satisfie the Law neither, any more than it ought to satisfie their Conscience.
Whereas, by the Way, let me tell such, that they may find, this will not be enough to satisfy the Law neither, any more than it ought to satisfy their Conscience.
why should such Discourses of Peace and Quietness, of Loyalty and Obedience, and plainly to mind them, wherein they have been hitherto notoriously guilty of the Breach of these Duties,
why should such Discourses of Peace and Quietness, of Loyalty and obedience, and plainly to mind them, wherein they have been hitherto notoriously guilty of the Breach of these Duties,
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if not in these Places? Methinks, after they have been so long used to be soothed up, flattered and confirmed in their wicked Follies, were they but now really disposed towards any Reformation of them, they might be well enough contented,
if not in these Places? Methinks, After they have been so long used to be soothed up, flattered and confirmed in their wicked Follies, were they but now really disposed towards any Reformation of them, they might be well enough contented,
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But if their Design be, so only to come hither and joyn with us, as yet to bring with them and still keep all their former Pride, Prejudice, implacable Malice, and seditious Principles;
But if their Design be, so only to come hither and join with us, as yet to bring with them and still keep all their former Pride, Prejudice, implacable Malice, and seditious Principles;
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Their Carcasses will then conform, and lie peaceable enough here with ours, nor will they scruple to mingle Ashes with those of them, who have been the highest for the Church of England.
Their Carcases will then conform, and lie peaceable enough Here with ours, nor will they scruple to mingle Ashes with those of them, who have been the highest for the Church of England.
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In short, If they still desire to be flattered, and resolve never to have their Consciences thorowly awakened, by hearing of those Sins, of which they are most guilty;
In short, If they still desire to be flattered, and resolve never to have their Consciences thoroughly awakened, by hearing of those Sins, of which they Are most guilty;
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and most industriously to train them up, and confirm them, in their most pernicious Errors: Their most notorious Sins are both the Food and Recreation of those Pastors;
and most industriously to train them up, and confirm them, in their most pernicious Errors: Their most notorious Sins Are both the Food and Recreation of those Pastors;
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They may indeed continue long enough, in those Places, and never hear so much as one word of those grievous Faults of theirs, till they come at last to hear of them, at the day of Judgment.
They may indeed continue long enough, in those Places, and never hear so much as one word of those grievous Faults of theirs, till they come At last to hear of them, At the day of Judgement.
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But as for the Business of those faithful Ministers, who would indeed preach Christ Jesus, and not themselves, it is of a quite opposite Nature and Design.
But as for the Business of those faithful Ministers, who would indeed preach christ jesus, and not themselves, it is of a quite opposite Nature and Design.
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and telling men necessary Truths, affright away such obstinate and incorrigible Offenders, than by a cowardly silence, in these Points, be fawned upon and crowded after (as some are) by never so great Multitudes of Hypocrites of all sorts.
and telling men necessary Truths, affright away such obstinate and incorrigible Offenders, than by a cowardly silence, in these Points, be fawned upon and crowded After (as Some Are) by never so great Multitudes of Hypocrites of all sorts.
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Nor will they ever change their Minds, or forbear, sometimes, to tell such men roundly of their Faults, till such time as they give some better and more substantial Arguments,
Nor will they ever change their Minds, or forbear, sometime, to tell such men roundly of their Faults, till such time as they give Some better and more substantial Arguments,
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For, as for my own part, whatsoever some may think, I can assure them, that it is, in it self, no such grateful Office to me, to be ripping up sore places.
For, as for my own part, whatsoever Some may think, I can assure them, that it is, in it self, no such grateful Office to me, to be ripping up soar places.
Nothing in the World puts me upon this Employment, but the real sense of my Duty herein, joyned with the most unfeigned Charity towards the Souls of the Persons so much concerned.
Nothing in the World puts me upon this Employment, but the real sense of my Duty herein, joined with the most unfeigned Charity towards the Souls of the Persons so much concerned.
For, if I have any acquaintance with my own Heart, I think I could be contented to part with the last drop of blood therein, might I but thereby secure the spiritual Welfare of any the worst Enemy I have, or can have among them.
For, if I have any acquaintance with my own Heart, I think I could be contented to part with the last drop of blood therein, might I but thereby secure the spiritual Welfare of any the worst Enemy I have, or can have among them.
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In a Word, whilst they cannot so much as endure to hear of this Matter; I must needs tell them, that these are no such excellent Signs of their Repentance.
In a Word, while they cannot so much as endure to hear of this Matter; I must needs tell them, that these Are no such excellent Signs of their Repentance.
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For, what will you say, If I give you some evident Demonstrations, even from their own late Writings, both that the Phanatical Preachers were not ignorant of the late horrid Conspiracy,
For, what will you say, If I give you Some evident Demonstrations, even from their own late Writings, both that the Fanatical Preachers were not ignorant of the late horrid conspiracy,
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and that they have also, all along, for several Years together in their Publick Preachments, made it their Business, not only plainly enough to signifie the same,
and that they have also, all along, for several years together in their Public Preachments, made it their Business, not only plainly enough to signify the same,
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Will they not then believe there was a Plot, when they hear it, even from their Teachers own Mouths? I hope they do not know them to be such notorious Lyars,
Will they not then believe there was a Plot, when they hear it, even from their Teachers own Mouths? I hope they do not know them to be such notorious Liars,
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Now what I have proposed, I make no question, but that I shall be able easily to make out, to the full satisfaction of all, excepting only such as indeed need no Conviction in the Case,
Now what I have proposed, I make no question, but that I shall be able Easily to make out, to the full satisfaction of all, excepting only such as indeed need no Conviction in the Case,
But here I must insert a Caution. And I beseech you to observe; Though there be some Light sown for the Righteous, yet take this Caution; Expect an hour of Darkness.
But Here I must insert a Caution. And I beseech you to observe; Though there be Some Light sown for the Righteous, yet take this Caution; Expect an hour of Darkness.
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there is much Rubbish to be removed (you know his meaning, for he told you before, that all are Lumber and Rubbish but themselves) much Rubbish to be removed,
there is much Rubbish to be removed (you know his meaning, for he told you before, that all Are Lumber and Rubbish but themselves) much Rubbish to be removed,
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To see the Beauty of Holiness shining in our Christal, to see Jesus Christ riding in Triumph, in his Chariots of Gospel-administration, &c. Now is it not pretty plain, from all this stuff, that they had long ago, some hopes of swallowing Bishops lands again,
To see the Beauty of Holiness shining in our Crystal, to see jesus christ riding in Triumph, in his Chariots of Gospel administration, etc. Now is it not pretty plain, from all this stuff, that they had long ago, Some hope's of swallowing Bishops Lands again,
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and then the Masters of this fellow were but just framing of their Popish Plot, (for theirs, I shall not stick to call all false Additions to the Real one) for the setting up of Phanaticism,
and then the Masters of this fellow were but just framing of their Popish Plot, (for theirs, I shall not stick to call all false Additions to the Real one) for the setting up of Fanaticism,
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England's condition Parallel'd, in a Sermon, Preached by a Servant of the Lord's, learnedly Opened and Pressed from Jer. 30. 7. London, Printed for J. Johnson, in the Year 1682.
England's condition Paralleled, in a Sermon, Preached by a Servant of the Lord's, learnedly Opened and Pressed from Jer. 30. 7. London, Printed for J. Johnson, in the Year 1682.
I do say that the Churches of God, may meet with Land-wasting, Houses-burning, Women-ravishing, Childkilling, State-devouring, Religion-scorning, Ordinancescasting-down, Heart-trembling, and Liberties-overthrowing-times.
I do say that the Churches of God, may meet with Land-wasting, Houses-burning, Women-ravishing, Childkilling, State-devouring, Religion-scorning, Ordinancescasting-down, Heart-trembling, and Liberties-overthrowing-times.
Can you conceive that Satan will lose his Kingdom, and never wag his tail! Believe it Brethren, There are many thousands in the Kingdom so set upon Idolatry, Superstition,
Can you conceive that Satan will loose his Kingdom, and never wag his tail! Believe it Brothers, There Are many thousands in the Kingdom so Set upon Idolatry, Superstition,
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Nay, what times have been more Destructive to Enemies, than the times of the Churches Troubles? These Winds blow them no good. They always presage their down-fall.
Nay, what times have been more Destructive to Enemies, than the times of the Churches Troubles? These Winds blow them no good. They always presage their downfall.
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And, for my own part, I do verily believe, that all the Troubles in England, will end in the Shame and Confusion, of many Powerful and Politick Enemies, &c. Out of the most troubled womb came there greatest quiet:
And, for my own part, I do verily believe, that all the Troubles in England, will end in the Shame and Confusion, of many Powerful and Politic Enemies, etc. Out of the most troubled womb Come there greatest quiet:
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Most of our Pastors are either ignorant and Blind, or Corrupt, or unsound, so far from reforming themselves, that they are Enemies to the much desired Reformation.
Most of our Pastors Are either ignorant and Blind, or Corrupt, or unsound, so Far from reforming themselves, that they Are Enemies to the much desired Reformation.
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(That is, we would hinder People, from Rebelling again as much as we can,) Many of our Rulers and great Ones, are Idolaters, Adulterous, full of Pride and Idleness, leading many thousands into Wickedness, by their evil Examples, following the Footsteps of Jeroboam, who made Israel to Sin. And, O,
(That is, we would hinder People, from Rebelling again as much as we can,) Many of our Rulers and great Ones, Are Idolaters, Adulterous, full of Pride and Idleness, leading many thousands into Wickedness, by their evil Examples, following the Footsteps of Jeroboam, who made Israel to Sin. And, Oh,
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What meaneth the Countenancing and Maintaining those Vermin and Offscouring of the Land, but that troublesome times are at hand? Certainly the Kingdom cannot vomit out these Frogs,
What means the Countenancing and Maintaining those Vermin and Offscouring of the Land, but that troublesome times Are At hand? Certainly the Kingdom cannot vomit out these Frogs,
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as Guilty of the most horrid Treason and Sedition, that he may clearly wipe off this Imputation, he tacitly supposeth himself immediatly inspired of God, to say and do all this Villany;
as Guilty of the most horrid Treason and Sedition, that he may clearly wipe off this Imputation, he tacitly Supposeth himself immediately inspired of God, to say and do all this Villainy;
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and therefore for a Conclusion, you must take his own bare Word for it, that they only who would hinder themselves from putting all this in Execution, are to be look't upon,
and Therefore for a Conclusion, you must take his own bore Word for it, that they only who would hinder themselves from putting all this in Execution, Are to be looked upon,
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as the Make-bates and Incendiaries of the Nation, whereas he, and those of his Party, are, notwithstanding all this, no more the real Troublers of our Israel, than holy Elias, was.
as the Makebates and Incendiaries of the nation, whereas he, and those of his Party, Are, notwithstanding all this, no more the real Troublers of our Israel, than holy Elias, was.
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and besides, I have their own Authentick Printed Copys by me, and much more of the like Nature, at forth-coming for any that shall herein desire satisfaction.
and beside, I have their own Authentic Printed Copys by me, and much more of the like Nature, At forthcoming for any that shall herein desire satisfaction.
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And I beg their pardon only, that I have been forced a little to disgrace the Matter for want of the right Twang and elegant ▪ whining Tone, the peculiar set-off, by which, usually, such Discourses are chiefly ▪ recommended to that sober Party.
And I beg their pardon only, that I have been forced a little to disgrace the Matter for want of the right Twang and elegant ▪ whining Tone, the peculiar set-off, by which, usually, such Discourses Are chiefly ▪ recommended to that Sobrium Party.
But however, as for all those who would indeed deserve this Name (and to such chiefly I shall now direct the small Remainder of what I have to say) they may, I think, (had they no other Evidence) sufficiently discover from what they have now heard, what kind of Trade it is, that they drive, at Conventicles;
But however, as for all those who would indeed deserve this Name (and to such chiefly I shall now Direct the small Remainder of what I have to say) they may, I think, (had they no other Evidence) sufficiently discover from what they have now herd, what kind of Trade it is, that they drive, At Conventicles;
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and how impossible it is, for those that have their Hearts set so upon going to those Places, not to be utterly intoxicated and destroyed, by such deadly Poyson.
and how impossible it is, for those that have their Hearts Set so upon going to those Places, not to be utterly intoxicated and destroyed, by such deadly Poison.
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and Rebellion, and would involve you, and your Countrey, in endless Misery and Confusion, or with them, who do their best to hinder you from the Guilt of these heinous Crimes,
and Rebellion, and would involve you, and your Country, in endless Misery and Confusion, or with them, who do their best to hinder you from the Gilded of these heinous Crimes,
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In a Word, Remember to what sad and shameful Ends the accursed Doctrines of these men have already lately brought so many ▪ of their professed Admirers;
In a Word, remember to what sad and shameful Ends the accursed Doctrines of these men have already lately brought so many ▪ of their professed Admirers;
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and consider with your selves which of the two are really your best Friends; they, who sincerely endeavour to secure your Necks here, and your Souls hereafter;
and Consider with your selves which of the two Are really your best Friends; they, who sincerely endeavour to secure your Necks Here, and your Souls hereafter;
and Word of Life, be then entreated, as you tender your everlasting Welfare, (let others do what they please) to betake your selves to the Study of being Quiet, and to do your own Business.
and Word of Life, be then entreated, as you tender your everlasting Welfare, (let Others doe what they please) to betake your selves to the Study of being Quiet, and to do your own Business.
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To which, that we may all, at length, most seriously apply our selves, the God of all Peace and Love, of his infinite Mercy Grant, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, &c. FINIS.
To which, that we may all, At length, most seriously apply our selves, the God of all Peace and Love, of his infinite Mercy Grant, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom, etc. FINIS.
