THat all true Knowledge does very much enlarge all the Faculties of the Soul, and enable them to perform their several Functions with greater readi - and vivacity, is evident from the nature of Truth, whose property it is to make us Free, to deliver our Minds from the Incumbrances of Ignorance and Errour, to raise them from that vale of darkness and misery wherein they would otherwise lie groveling,
THat all true Knowledge does very much enlarge all the Faculties of the Soul, and enable them to perform their several Functions with greater readi - and vivacity, is evident from the nature of Truth, whose property it is to make us Free, to deliver our Minds from the Encumbrances of Ignorance and Error, to raise them from that vale of darkness and misery wherein they would otherwise lie groveling,
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And hence it came to pass, that some men who had no other conduct but the light of Nature, whose Employment it was to seek after Wisdom, were many of them Men of such raised capacities,
And hence it Come to pass, that Some men who had no other conduct but the Light of Nature, whose Employment it was to seek After Wisdom, were many of them Men of such raised capacities,
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and by cultivating of Arts, establishing Societies, and enlarging of Commerce and Conversation, did sweeten the tempers of Mankind, made them become more serviceable to one another,
and by cultivating of Arts, establishing Societies, and enlarging of Commerce and Conversation, did sweeten the tempers of Mankind, made them become more serviceable to one Another,
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this which enrolled their Names in the Annals of their Countries, and makes the World in after-Ages, have more than ordinary Kindness for their Memories.
this which enrolled their Names in the Annals of their Countries, and makes the World in Afterages, have more than ordinary Kindness for their Memories.
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it is Wisdom alone which makes these things become Illustrious, this which gives the preheminence, that ennobles and advances our Nature, that is more precious than Rubies,
it is Wisdom alone which makes these things become Illustrious, this which gives the pre-eminence, that ennobles and advances our Nature, that is more precious than Rubies,
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But it is in a far more eminent sense true of that Divine Wisdom which the King of Israel so much recommends to us in this Book of Proverbs; the Excellency and Usefulness whereof he had found out both by deep consideration, and by trial and practice.
But it is in a Far more eminent sense true of that Divine Wisdom which the King of Israel so much recommends to us in this Book of Proverbs; the Excellency and Usefulness whereof he had found out both by deep consideration, and by trial and practice.
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This will establish thy heart in that which is good, will refine thy spirit, and raise thy Mind above the delights and satisfactions of the Men of the World.
This will establish thy heart in that which is good, will refine thy Spirit, and raise thy Mind above the delights and satisfactions of the Men of the World.
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And here in the first place it may not be amiss to observe, That there is a different reading of these words set down in the Margent of our Bible, where that which in the Text is called an excellent spirit, is in the Margent, a cool spirit, i. e.
And Here in the First place it may not be amiss to observe, That there is a different reading of these words Set down in the Margin of our bible, where that which in the Text is called an excellent Spirit, is in the Margin, a cool Spirit, i. e.
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But indeed the whole sense of the Text cannot be comprehended in that narrow notion, as our Translation shews, and some Critiques have observed upon it;
But indeed the Whole sense of the Text cannot be comprehended in that narrow notion, as our translation shows, and Some Critiques have observed upon it;
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3. How this Wisdom contributes to the ennobling of the Mind, so as to make a man in whom it resides, be emphatically called one of an Excellent spirit.
3. How this Wisdom contributes to the ennobling of the Mind, so as to make a man in whom it resides, be emphatically called one of an Excellent Spirit.
Now by Understanding and Wisdom, all along this Book, as in most places of Holy Scripture, is meant the sincere practise of true Religion, Fearing of God, and keeping his Commandements.
Now by Understanding and Wisdom, all along this Book, as in most places of Holy Scripture, is meant the sincere practice of true Religion, Fearing of God, and keeping his commandments.
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To honour, and to serve, and to love God, to believe in him, and to rely upon him, to acknowledge him in all our wayes, to make our Prayer always before him,
To honour, and to serve, and to love God, to believe in him, and to rely upon him, to acknowledge him in all our ways, to make our Prayer always before him,
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and so as to adorn the Doctrine of Jesus Christ in all things; these are the instances of that Divine Wisdom which the Holy Scripture recommends unto us;
and so as to adorn the Doctrine of jesus christ in all things; these Are the instances of that Divine Wisdom which the Holy Scripture recommends unto us;
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and all that Understanding, Prudence, and Policy, which does not manifest it self in such works as these, is foolishness with God. And to walk contrary to God in those revelations of his Will which he has made known unto us, to live without any consideration of his Being, or Providence;
and all that Understanding, Prudence, and Policy, which does not manifest it self in such works as these, is foolishness with God. And to walk contrary to God in those revelations of his Will which he has made known unto us, to live without any consideration of his Being, or Providence;
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those things if they should be, will so infinitely transcend all our affairs here; that these cannot be our interest when they are put in the ballance against those;
those things if they should be, will so infinitely transcend all our affairs Here; that these cannot be our Interest when they Are put in the balance against those;
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If it be very unlikely that the Sinner who has lived without God in the World, without all sense of his Providence, of his Holiness, of his Justice, should at last escape the Divine Vengeance,
If it be very unlikely that the Sinner who has lived without God in the World, without all sense of his Providence, of his Holiness, of his justice, should At last escape the Divine Vengeance,
and he that will not run the hazard of a small loss, supposing that some hazard were to be run, to gain a return ten thousand times exceeding his venture, runs counter to all the wisdom and providence of this world,
and he that will not run the hazard of a small loss, supposing that Some hazard were to be run, to gain a return ten thousand times exceeding his venture, runs counter to all the Wisdom and providence of this world,
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If the Word of God, the Bloud of Martyrs, the Profession of the Church, or the Belief of the World, can make this Truth evident beyond all rational contradiction, as without controversie they do:
If the Word of God, the Blood of Martyrs, the Profession of the Church, or the Belief of the World, can make this Truth evident beyond all rational contradiction, as without controversy they do:
Then is it equally evident, that the Religious man who governs his life according to these principles, must needs by so doing pursue his truest interest.
Then is it equally evident, that the Religious man who governs his life according to these principles, must needs by so doing pursue his Truest Interest.
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For if these things certainly be, which you see we have all the reason in the world to believe, it must be more a man's interest to secure his own Soul,
For if these things Certainly be, which you see we have all the reason in the world to believe, it must be more a Man's Interest to secure his own Soul,
who prefers this in his choice, and takes care first to secure this, and whatever may become of his temporal affairs, is resolved not to lose himself eternally;
who prefers this in his choice, and Takes care First to secure this, and whatever may become of his temporal affairs, is resolved not to loose himself eternally;
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and way of Education, their Converse, and way of Living in the world, and several such things, upon which the variety of mens abilities for business must depend;
and Way of Education, their Converse, and Way of Living in the world, and several such things, upon which the variety of men's abilities for business must depend;
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For he that lives under a constant sense of God's Providence, that knows that •e is not placed in the World at all adventure, as the Atheist foolishly thought, Wisdome 2. But that God has determined the bounds of our habitation;
For he that lives under a constant sense of God's Providence, that knows that •e is not placed in the World At all adventure, as the Atheist foolishly Thought, Wisdom 2. But that God has determined the bounds of our habitation;
that he has ordered every man his Province, and what labour and work he should be busied about until the Evening, till the Night comes wherein no man can work;
that he has ordered every man his Province, and what labour and work he should be busied about until the Evening, till the Night comes wherein no man can work;
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that the success of all our actions proceeds from his blessing alone, and that therefore lives in a constant dependance upon this Wise Disposer of all things,
that the success of all our actions proceeds from his blessing alone, and that Therefore lives in a constant dependence upon this Wise Disposer of all things,
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If he be in Authority, he considers by whose hand he was placed there, for what End he was raised above his Brethren, he will study to promote the Publick good, governing such as are committed to his Charge in the Fear of God, always remembring that account which he must make.
If he be in authority, he considers by whose hand he was placed there, for what End he was raised above his Brothers, he will study to promote the Public good, governing such as Are committed to his Charge in the fear of God, always remembering that account which he must make.
Has he an affluence of all the good things of this World? then he looks up with thankfulness to the Soveraign Disposer of all things, from whose Bounty he has received them all;
Has he an affluence of all the good things of this World? then he looks up with thankfulness to the Sovereign Disposer of all things, from whose Bounty he has received them all;
and he considers himself as the Steward of these manifold Gifts of God; and therefore takes care to dispence them prudently, to the honour of the Supream Lord;
and he considers himself as the Steward of these manifold Gifts of God; and Therefore Takes care to dispense them prudently, to the honour of the Supreme Lord;
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whose Comforts will refresh his Soul, when the Fields shall yield no meat, and the Flock shall be cut off from the Fold. Hab. 3.17. In a word, whatsoever condition that is which is the Effect of God's Will, is also the Object of his own Choice, he desires to be none other thing in this World than his good Providence shall be pleased to make him;
whose Comforts will refresh his Soul, when the Fields shall yield no meat, and the Flock shall be Cut off from the Fold. Hab. 3.17. In a word, whatsoever condition that is which is the Effect of God's Will, is also the Object of his own Choice, he Desires to be none other thing in this World than his good Providence shall be pleased to make him;
yet when that's done, he wisely resigns himself to the Sovereign Will of God, and dares not contest with him, whose Will we may not, we cannot indeed resist.
yet when that's done, he wisely resigns himself to the Sovereign Will of God, and dares not contest with him, whose Will we may not, we cannot indeed resist.
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To this height of Mind was St. Paul arrived, with such an excellent spirit was he endued, Phil. 4.12. I know both how to be abased, and how to abound;
To this height of Mind was Saint Paul arrived, with such an excellent Spirit was he endued, Philip 4.12. I know both how to be abased, and how to abound;
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And a man thus well prepared for all the contingencies of humane life, and that can thus well govern himself in any condition wherein he may be placed,
And a man thus well prepared for all the contingencies of humane life, and that can thus well govern himself in any condition wherein he may be placed,
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and all those Perfections which are apt to excite our Love, and our Admiration, and our Praise. To have all those Qualifications which we cannot but Honour, and highly Esteem;
and all those Perfections which Are apt to excite our Love, and our Admiration, and our Praise. To have all those Qualifications which we cannot but Honour, and highly Esteem;
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when it is sunk down in sense, and become Earthly, Sensual, Devilish. But that wisdom which gives this excellency of Spirit, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle,
when it is sunk down in sense, and become Earthly, Sensual, Devilish. But that Wisdom which gives this excellency of Spirit, is First pure, then peaceable, gentle,
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Now this greatness and Excellency of Spirit, which it is a piece of natural justice in us to love and Honour, manifests it self chiefly in these following things.
Now this greatness and Excellency of Spirit, which it is a piece of natural Justice in us to love and Honour, manifests it self chiefly in these following things.
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For Daniel to make his dayly Prayers to the God of Heaven and Earth, by whose special Providence he had been raised above all the Princes of Persia, when there was no Decree of the King against it,
For daniel to make his daily Prayers to the God of Heaven and Earth, by whose special Providence he had been raised above all the Princes of Persiam, when there was no decree of the King against it,
nor could he run any hazard by such Devotions, was no more than might be expected from every Israelite: But to do it when the Decree was Sealed according to the Law of the Medes and Persians, that he should ask no Petition save onely of the King;
nor could he run any hazard by such Devotions, was no more than might be expected from every Israelite: But to do it when the decree was Sealed according to the Law of the Medes and Persians, that he should ask no Petition save only of the King;
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not to intermit the doing of his duty onely for Thirty dayes, so to have wisely complyed with the Law, which he knew was purposely contrived against himself, that so he might out-wit his Enemies;
not to intermit the doing of his duty only for Thirty days, so to have wisely complied with the Law, which he knew was purposely contrived against himself, that so he might outwit his Enemies;
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when the writing was signed, then to go into his house, open his windows, pray three times a day to his God as afore-time, tho the next Prayer he was to make, might be in the Den of Lions; was an argument that he deserved all that character which Belshazzar's Queen had given of him,
when the writing was signed, then to go into his house, open his windows, pray three times a day to his God as aforetime, though the next Prayer he was to make, might be in the Den of Lions; was an argument that he deserved all that character which Belshazzar's Queen had given of him,
The like greatness of spirit was it that animated the three Jewes, which were set over the Affairs of the Province of Babylon, Dan. 3. See but with what bravery they answered Nebuchadnezzar, when he required them to fall down and worship his golden Image; and in case they refused, were to be cast the same hour into the mid'st of a burning fiery Furnace; We are not careful to answer thee, say they, in this matter; If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us, and he will deliver us;
The like greatness of Spirit was it that animated the three Jews, which were Set over the Affairs of the Province of Babylon, Dan. 3. See but with what bravery they answered Nebuchadnezzar, when he required them to fallen down and worship his golden Image; and in case they refused, were to be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery Furnace; We Are not careful to answer thee, say they, in this matter; If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us, and he will deliver us;
This was that wisdom, and spirit, with which our Lord endued his Apostles, and furnished them for the work of the Ministry whereunto he had appointed them, which all their Adversaries were not able to gainsay, nor resist.
This was that Wisdom, and Spirit, with which our Lord endued his Apostles, and furnished them for the work of the Ministry whereunto he had appointed them, which all their Adversaries were not able to gainsay, nor resist.
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They entred their Protestation with boldness, what they designed to do for the future, For we cannot (say they) but speak the things which we have seen, and heard;
They entered their Protestation with boldness, what they designed to do for the future, For we cannot (say they) but speak the things which we have seen, and herd;
And tho the Apostles were men of the greatest Caution, and Prudence imaginable; most careful in all their words, and actions, of giving the least offence;
And though the Apostles were men of the greatest Caution, and Prudence imaginable; most careful in all their words, and actions, of giving the least offence;
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although, I say, they were men of such Freedom and ingenuity, and could suite themselves with all tempers and dispositions, in all indifferent matters, which was not the least Instance of the excellency of their Spirits:
although, I say, they were men of such Freedom and ingenuity, and could suit themselves with all tempers and dispositions, in all indifferent matters, which was not the least Instance of the excellency of their Spirits:
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When the Papists made bone-fires of such as could not swallow their doctrine of Transubstantiation; persecuted them to the death, that could not partake of their Altar, where they pretend to sacrifice Jesus Christ, i. e.
When the Papists made bonfires of such as could not swallow their Doctrine of Transubstantiation; persecuted them to the death, that could not partake of their Altar, where they pretend to sacrifice jesus christ, i. e.
For the Illustrating of this, it may not be unworthy our observation, to take notice that the word in the Text translated excellent, is derived from one signifying to strengthen an House with beams, and therefore is applied to him,
For the Illustrating of this, it may not be unworthy our observation, to take notice that the word in the Text translated excellent, is derived from one signifying to strengthen an House with beams, and Therefore is applied to him,
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Now by this enduring of Afflictions, is not meant a stubborn and resolved contempt of them, bearing them without all sense, with such an apathy as the Stoicks, who used to miscall things, practised;
Now by this enduring of Afflictions, is not meant a stubborn and resolved contempt of them, bearing them without all sense, with such an apathy as the Stoics, who used to miscall things, practised;
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But an humble, & cheerful submission to the Divine Providence, which sends that bitter Cup unto us, and will not let it pass away from us, except we drink it;
But an humble, & cheerful submission to the Divine Providence, which sends that bitter Cup unto us, and will not let it pass away from us, except we drink it;
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but if they shall be proper persecutions, & be inflicted on us by the contrivance of the Evil one, because we will adhere to our God, and to our religion;
but if they shall be proper persecutions, & be inflicted on us by the contrivance of the Evil one, Because we will adhere to our God, and to our Religion;
then are they our Crown, and our Glory; and under what notion soever they come, to bear them with Christian patience, is a great argument of magnanimity, that is, of an excellent Spirit. Magnus es vir,
then Are they our Crown, and our Glory; and under what notion soever they come, to bear them with Christian patience, is a great argument of magnanimity, that is, of an excellent Spirit. Magnus es vir,
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If your valour was never tried by sufferings? Regulus, saith he, became famous by his torments, it was those which made him such an example of fidelity and patience;
If your valour was never tried by sufferings? Regulus, Says he, became famous by his torments, it was those which made him such an Exampl of Fidis and patience;
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Indeed, magnum exemplum nisi mala Fortuna non invenit, it is being appointed unto death, (to translate that in the Apostles words) that must make us a Spectacle to the World,
Indeed, magnum exemplum nisi mala Fortuna non invenit, it is being appointed unto death, (to translate that in the Apostles words) that must make us a Spectacle to the World,
for it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many Sons unto Glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through Sufferings. Heb. 2.10.
for it became him, for whom Are all things, and by whom Are all things, in bringing many Sons unto Glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through Sufferings. Hebrew 2.10.
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We have heard of the excellency of Josephs Spirit, how by the superabundance of that grace that was given unto him, he resisted the frequent solicitations of his Mistress, though all the comforts of this World, might seem to depend upon his enjoying of the light of her Countenance;
We have herd of the excellency of Josephs Spirit, how by the superabundance of that grace that was given unto him, he resisted the frequent solicitations of his Mistress, though all the comforts of this World, might seem to depend upon his enjoying of the Light of her Countenance;
and by subduing his inclinations, and overcoming his interests, making all yield to the Divine command, he shewed himself to be in a good measure fit for the government of Egypt. Upon the same principle was it, that Moses refused to be called the Son of Pharaoh 's daughter,
and by subduing his inclinations, and overcoming his interests, making all yield to the Divine command, he showed himself to be in a good measure fit for the government of Egypt. Upon the same principle was it, that Moses refused to be called the Son of Pharaoh is daughter,
and therefore did he despise the pleasures of Sin, and esteem the reproach of Christ, greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt. And he that can thus overcome the World,
and Therefore did he despise the pleasures of since, and esteem the reproach of christ, greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt. And he that can thus overcome the World,
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upon whose refusal, and sharp rebuke of the impudent Tempter, the Devil leaveth him, v. 11. as knowing, that it was to no boot, to solicite him any longer, who had shewed himself to be all that he pretended, by his despising so great an offer.
upon whose refusal, and sharp rebuke of the impudent Tempter, the devil Leaveth him, v. 11. as knowing, that it was to no boot, to solicit him any longer, who had showed himself to be all that he pretended, by his despising so great an offer.
for which they will sacrifice their lives, and study, and health, and peace; nay for which they will venture their Souls, and run the hazard of being damn'd,
for which they will sacrifice their lives, and study, and health, and peace; nay for which they will venture their Souls, and run the hazard of being damned,
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As Scipio was going up to Heaven, Cicero tells us (in his Som. Scip. ) that the whole earth appeared so little to him, ut me imperij nostri poeniteret, (saith he;) that he was ashamed of his victories and triumphs, amazed at his madness in Fighting about Kingdomes, which now scarce appeared;
As Scipio was going up to Heaven, Cicero tells us (in his Som. Scip.) that the Whole earth appeared so little to him, ut me imperij Our poeniteret, (Says he;) that he was ashamed of his victories and Triumphos, amazed At his madness in Fighting about Kingdoms, which now scarce appeared;
and disorder, that they may put themselves into, by their animosities, and ill govern'd passions; to be able to seperate betwixt a mans Sins, and his person;
and disorder, that they may put themselves into, by their animosities, and ill governed passion; to be able to separate betwixt a men Sins, and his person;
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that so we may be the Children of our Father which is in heaven; and perfect, even as our Father which is in Heaven is perfect. S. Matt. 6.44. and 48. This is the ornament of that meek and quiet, and cool Spirit, which is in the sight of God, of great price.
that so we may be the Children of our Father which is in heaven; and perfect, even as our Father which is in Heaven is perfect. S. Matt. 6.44. and 48. This is the ornament of that meek and quiet, and cool Spirit, which is in the sighed of God, of great price.
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To the performance of this duty we are obliged, not onely, for the honour and credit of our religion, whereof this great law of charity is by some thought to be a peculiar precept; but also by all the benefits which we hope to obtain by our Christianity; For we can upon no other score expect remission of our Sins at Gods hands,
To the performance of this duty we Are obliged, not only, for the honour and credit of our Religion, whereof this great law of charity is by Some Thought to be a peculiar precept; but also by all the benefits which we hope to obtain by our Christianity; For we can upon no other score expect remission of our Sins At God's hands,
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and makes him onely fit for the society of Devils, and damned Spirits. 5. The last Instance, is delighting in Universal beneficence, in doing good unto all Men.
and makes him only fit for the society of Devils, and damned Spirits. 5. The last Instance, is delighting in Universal beneficence, in doing good unto all Men.
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It was the hymn of the Angels at the birth of our Lord, that Gods good will towards men, was glory to him in the highest, and on Earth peace; and we cannot make Gods glory more illustrious,
It was the hymn of the Angels At the birth of our Lord, that God's good will towards men, was glory to him in the highest, and on Earth peace; and we cannot make God's glory more illustrious,
By relieving the necessities of the poor, liberally, and chearfully; visiting, and comforting the sick; providing for Orphans; redeeming of Prisoners, and captives.
By relieving the necessities of the poor, liberally, and cheerfully; visiting, and comforting the sick; providing for Orphans; redeeming of Prisoners, and captives.
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God doth much good to all his creatures, meerly for the sake of the excellency of the act of doing good; and all things are delightful to him, onely as they imitate, and receive his goodness.
God does much good to all his creatures, merely for the sake of the excellency of the act of doing good; and all things Are delightful to him, only as they imitate, and receive his Goodness.
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This is the Fountain of all those gracious manifestations which he has made of himself to the World, wherein he hath abounded towards it in all Wisdom and Prudence;
This is the Fountain of all those gracious manifestations which he has made of himself to the World, wherein he hath abounded towards it in all Wisdom and Prudence;
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and not onely his Eternal Power, and Godhead, but his goodness also is clearly seen by the things that are made, having made every thing good about us,
and not only his Eternal Power, and Godhead, but his Goodness also is clearly seen by the things that Are made, having made every thing good about us,
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and because he takes no pleasure in the death of a Sinner, but delights in shewing mercy which is his greatest glory, that he manifested the exceeding great riches of his Grace, in his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus;
and Because he Takes no pleasure in the death of a Sinner, but delights in showing mercy which is his greatest glory, that he manifested the exceeding great riches of his Grace, in his kindness towards us in christ jesus;
Finally, it is this Immense goodness which has prepared for all those that love him in sincerity, a crown of righteousness, fullness of joy, and pleasures for evermore.
Finally, it is this Immense Goodness which has prepared for all those that love him in sincerity, a crown of righteousness, fullness of joy, and pleasures for evermore.
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This would remove all envy, and evil-speaking, hatred, and contention out of the World, it would lay the axe to that root of bitterness, whence spring slanders,
This would remove all envy, and Evil-speaking, hatred, and contention out of the World, it would lay the axe to that root of bitterness, whence spring slanders,
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This would declare us to be the Children of the highest, when we can do good, and lend (as our Lord commands us) hoping for nothing again; even when our doing good may sometimes interfere with our secular interests;
This would declare us to be the Children of the highest, when we can do good, and lend (as our Lord commands us) hoping for nothing again; even when our doing good may sometime interfere with our secular interests;
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3. How this Divine Wisdom contributes to the Ennobling of the mind, so as to make a man in whom it resides, be Emphatically called one of an excellent spirit. And this it does in these following Particulars.
3. How this Divine Wisdom contributes to the Ennobling of the mind, so as to make a man in whom it resides, be Emphatically called one of an excellent Spirit. And this it does in these following Particulars.
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and Superstition; which will cause disorder, and confusion in our actions, inconstancy in our resolutions; which will employ our Minds about little affairs, unworthy of their dignity;
and Superstition; which will cause disorder, and confusion in our actions, inconstancy in our resolutions; which will employ our Minds about little affairs, unworthy of their dignity;
This will enlarge thy Understanding, enable it to see beyond the narrow bounds of time and sense, to behold things that are invisible, to look within the vail, whither the Fore-runner is for us entred, and to know him that passeth all knowledge.
This will enlarge thy Understanding, enable it to see beyond the narrow bounds of time and sense, to behold things that Are invisible, to look within the Vail, whither the Forerunner is for us entered, and to know him that passes all knowledge.
For it clearly reveals to us, the noblest end unto which we can aspire, namely the attainment of that life and Immortality, which our Lord purchased for all those that obey him;
For it clearly reveals to us, the Noblest end unto which we can aspire, namely the attainment of that life and Immortality, which our Lord purchased for all those that obey him;
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Now when the affections are disorderly and Immoderate, the Soul is driven by them as the Chariot of the Sun is said to have bin by Phaeton, out of its proper road, into dangerous untrodden paths, to the manifest hazard of the Rider;
Now when the affections Are disorderly and Immoderate, the Soul is driven by them as the Chariot of the Sun is said to have been by Phaeton, out of its proper road, into dangerous untrodden paths, to the manifest hazard of the Rider;
The irregularity of the passions narrow and contract the Mind, brings it into straits, and difficulties, weakens its cognoscitive and motive Faculties, makes it unfit to discern,
The irregularity of the passion narrow and contract the Mind, brings it into straits, and difficulties, weakens its cognoscitive and motive Faculties, makes it unfit to discern,
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But now this Wisdom introduceth light and order among the affections, by setting every one of them about their proper work, prescribing to them their due bounds, saying unto each of them, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no further.
But now this Wisdom introduceth Light and order among the affections, by setting every one of them about their proper work, prescribing to them their due bounds, saying unto each of them, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no further.
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This refines and sublimates our Love, it teacheth us what, and how far we should love, by giving us clear and distinct Notions of every object's loveliness;
This refines and sublimates our Love, it Teaches us what, and how Far we should love, by giving us clear and distinct Notions of every object's loveliness;
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and ardour we should pursue those which concern the next. This discovers what Foundation we may have for a sure and stedfast Hope; or what ground for a discreet and rational Fear; what bottom we may lay for a lasting joy; and how we may make sorrow, and heaviness flee away.
and ardour we should pursue those which concern the next. This discovers what Foundation we may have for a sure and steadfast Hope; or what ground for a discreet and rational fear; what bottom we may lay for a lasting joy; and how we may make sorrow, and heaviness flee away.
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tho the Mountains be carried into the midst of the Sea, Psal. 46.2. or as David, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, Ps. 23.4.
though the Mountains be carried into the midst of the Sea, Psalm 46.2. or as David, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will Fear no evil, Ps. 23.4.
4. Lastly, by teaching us to improve the worth of most humane actions, and as a Wise Man of our own has well observed, instructs us to raise them to a higher pitch of Excellency than of their own Nature they are capable.
4. Lastly, by teaching us to improve the worth of most humane actions, and as a Wise Man of our own has well observed, instructs us to raise them to a higher pitch of Excellency than of their own Nature they Are capable.
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By making us industrious and diligent in our several Vocations, yet free from that solicitude and care of the issue of our affairs, which would disturb our repose,
By making us Industria and diligent in our several Vocations, yet free from that solicitude and care of the issue of our affairs, which would disturb our repose,
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and hinder our Souls from enjoying the good, and sweet, of all the labour, and travel which we have taken under the Sun. This will keep the Wisdom of the Politician from degenerating into Cunning;
and hinder our Souls from enjoying the good, and sweet, of all the labour, and travel which we have taken under the Sun. This will keep the Wisdom of the Politician from degenerating into Cunning;
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it will bottom it upon the firm Principles of Honesty and Integrity, and teach him to acknowledge him in all his wayes, who takes the wise in his own craftiness.
it will bottom it upon the firm Principles of Honesty and Integrity, and teach him to acknowledge him in all his ways, who Takes the wise in his own craftiness.
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and so to husband our Portion in this life, that at the Great Day of Accounts, our Lord may say to every one of us, Well done good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, To whom with the Father,
and so to husband our Portion in this life, that At the Great Day of Accounts, our Lord may say to every one of us, Well done good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, To whom with the Father,
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and the Holy Ghost, Three Persons, and One God, be ascribed by us, and his whole Church, all Praise and Adoration both now, and for evermore, Amen. FINIS.
and the Holy Ghost, Three Persons, and One God, be ascribed by us, and his Whole Church, all Praise and Adoration both now, and for evermore, Amen. FINIS.
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