Popery and hypocrisy detected and opened from the Holy Scriptures as it respects magistrates, ministers, and people. In a sermon upon the occasion of a general fast, kept Decemb. 22. 1680. By the author of the Plotters doom, a true son of the Church of England.
and I have chosen this Text as suitable to the Occasion, because it instructs us how to perform our Duty herein both acceptably unto God, and profitably unto our selves;
and I have chosen this Text as suitable to the Occasion, Because it instructs us how to perform our Duty herein both acceptably unto God, and profitably unto our selves;
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I shall not insist on the Context any farther then to give you a general scope of this Prophecy, that you may see how this Command in the Text, to rent our Heart and not our Garments, doth arise.
I shall not insist on the Context any farther then to give you a general scope of this Prophecy, that you may see how this Command in the Text, to rend our Heart and not our Garments, does arise.
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The Prophet foreseeing sundry Judgments of God impending, and ready to fall on this drousie stupid sottish People, calls on them to awake: Awake ye Drunkards, Chap. 1.5. and weep and howl all ye drinkers of Wine:
The Prophet Foreseeing sundry Judgments of God impending, and ready to fallen on this drowsy stupid sottish People, calls on them to awake: Awake you Drunkards, Chap. 1.5. and weep and howl all you drinkers of Wine:
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And when he hath thus awakened them, he gives them such a dreadful description of those Judgments that the Lord was a bringing on their Land, that he declares the very Earth shall quake before them, nay the Heavens themselves shall tremble at them, in the 10th verse of this Chapter;
And when he hath thus awakened them, he gives them such a dreadful description of those Judgments that the Lord was a bringing on their Land, that he declares the very Earth shall quake before them, nay the Heavens themselves shall tremble At them, in the 10th verse of this Chapter;
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You read in many places such Judgments threatned that the Earth should tremble at them; but here are such Judgments as shall make the Earth and Heavens too, to tremble:
You read in many places such Judgments threatened that the Earth should tremble At them; but Here Are such Judgments as shall make the Earth and Heavens too, to tremble:
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Well therefore might the Prophet, after this amazing description of this great and terrible day of Judgment, which he denounced was coming on them, ask this question, Who was able to abide it? vers. 11. For if the Earth quake,
Well Therefore might the Prophet, After this amazing description of this great and terrible day of Judgement, which he denounced was coming on them, ask this question, Who was able to abide it? vers. 11. For if the Earth quake,
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and the Heavens tremble at it, 'tis no marvel that the Sinners in Zion are afraid, and that fearfulness surprizeth the Hypocrites, as Isaiah expresseth it, Isa. 33.14.
and the Heavens tremble At it, it's no marvel that the Sinners in Zion Are afraid, and that fearfulness surpriseth the Hypocrites, as Isaiah Expresses it, Isaiah 33.14.
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Which before I handle, I must crave leave to give you these following Remarks upon the Context. 1. That the Almighty seldom or never strikes a Nation with his Judgments,
Which before I handle, I must crave leave to give you these following Remarks upon the Context. 1. That the Almighty seldom or never strikes a nation with his Judgments,
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but he gives them first a Warning of it. 2. That the Warnings that God gives a Nation of his approaching Judgments, ought to rouz and awaken them to their Duty. 3. That nothing can avert Gods Judgments on a Nation for their Sins,
but he gives them First a Warning of it. 2. That the Warnings that God gives a nation of his approaching Judgments, ought to rouz and awaken them to their Duty. 3. That nothing can avert God's Judgments on a nation for their Sins,
but Repentance. 4. That it hath ever been the wont and practice of the true Prophets and faithful Ministers of God, to preach forgiveness of Sins and aversion of Judgments, upon no other terms but Repentance onely.
but Repentance. 4. That it hath ever been the wont and practice of the true prophets and faithful Ministers of God, to preach forgiveness of Sins and aversion of Judgments, upon no other terms but Repentance only.
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The whole Text is but a figurative Expression; for it was a Custom amongst the Jews, upon the hearing of any sad disaster that either had or was like to happen upon their Nation in general,
The Whole Text is but a figurative Expression; for it was a Custom among the jews, upon the hearing of any sad disaster that either had or was like to happen upon their nation in general,
or upon their Families or themselves in particular, to rent their Garments. So upon the sight of Joseph 's Coat, the Patriark Jacob rent his Cloaths, Gen. 37.34. through an apprehension that his Son was destroyed;
or upon their Families or themselves in particular, to rend their Garments. So upon the sighed of Joseph is Coat, the Patriarch Jacob rend his Clothes, Gen. 37.34. through an apprehension that his Son was destroyed;
But instead of all this ado of renting your Garments, rent your Hearts: 'Tis not your Cloaths, 'tis your Wickedness and your Corruptions that I would have you rent off from you.
But instead of all this ado of renting your Garments, rend your Hearts: It's not your Clothes, it's your Wickedness and your Corruptions that I would have you rend off from you.
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And by formal and exterior Observations, is meant such Religious Performances as Custom and Tradition, not Divine Injunction, hath deliver'd to, and imposed upon us.
And by formal and exterior Observations, is meant such Religious Performances as Custom and Tradition, not Divine Injunction, hath Delivered to, and imposed upon us.
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1. Negative, That true Repentance, and such as is acceptable to God, consists not in any formal outward Observations. 2. Positive, That it doth consist in renting off Sin from the heart.
1. Negative, That true Repentance, and such as is acceptable to God, consists not in any formal outward Observations. 2. Positive, That it does consist in renting off since from the heart.
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and Promoters of such Observations, of any Generation of men that ever you read of, either in sacred Writ, or in prophane: for they were so eaten up with the rust and canker of Ceremonies and Traditions, that Christ tells you, that they made the Commandments of God of none effect by them, Mat. 15. •.
and Promoters of such Observations, of any Generation of men that ever you read of, either in sacred Writ, or in profane: for they were so eaten up with the rust and canker of Ceremonies and Traditions, that christ tells you, that they made the commandments of God of none Effect by them, Mathew 15. •.
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and such as is acceptable unto God, that our blessed Lord accounts and calls them but Hypocrites, who though they did draw nigh to him with their mouth,
and such as is acceptable unto God, that our blessed Lord accounts and calls them but Hypocrites, who though they did draw High to him with their Mouth,
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and honour him with their lips, yet their hearts were far from him, vers. 7, 8. And therefore it is worthy your notice, that our Saviour denounces more Woes against this Generation,
and honour him with their lips, yet their hearts were Far from him, vers. 7, 8. And Therefore it is worthy your notice, that our Saviour denounces more Woes against this Generation,
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and testifies that for all their protended zeal and sanctity, in their formal and outward demeanor, that very Publicans and Harlots (though they are but a brace of he most hateful 〈 … 〉 of People that the World has in it,
and Testifies that for all their portended zeal and sanctity, in their formal and outward demeanour, that very Publicans and Harlots (though they Are but a brace of he most hateful 〈 … 〉 of People that the World has in it,
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yet even those) should go into the Kingdom of Heaven before them, Matth. 21.31. In Isa. 1.10, 11. you meet with a Crew of Rulers and people so wickedly religious, that they quite nauseated the Almighty with their Sacrifices; insomuch that God forbids them bringing any more: and yet for all this puther of Devotion, you find that these mighty religious Rulers, were but Rulers of Sodom, and these bigotted people, were but the people of Gomorrah, vers. 10. and therefore they and their Oblations both, were but an abomination to the Lord.
yet even those) should go into the Kingdom of Heaven before them, Matthew 21.31. In Isaiah 1.10, 11. you meet with a Crew of Rulers and people so wickedly religious, that they quite nauseated the Almighty with their Sacrifices; insomuch that God forbids them bringing any more: and yet for all this puther of Devotion, you find that these mighty religious Rulers, were but Rulers of Sodom, and these bigoted people, were but the people of Gomorrah, vers. 10. and Therefore they and their Oblations both, were but an abomination to the Lord.
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and God Almighties Church and Worship, at a higher rate then these do, vers. 4. Insomuch that when the Prophet call'd for true Repentance from them, to prevent that great Captivity was coming on them;
and God Almighty's Church and Worship, At a higher rate then these do, vers. 4. Insomuch that when the Prophet called for true Repentance from them, to prevent that great Captivity was coming on them;
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they had such a confidence in their Temple, and their worshipping therein, that they would not credit him in any of the threatnings and denunciations against them.
they had such a confidence in their Temple, and their worshipping therein, that they would not credit him in any of the threatenings and denunciations against them.
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But for all their confidence in, and crying up of the Temple, pray see what a Resolution the Lord takes up, concerning these wicked formal impious wretches;
But for all their confidence in, and crying up of the Temple, pray see what a Resolution the Lord Takes up, Concerning these wicked formal impious wretches;
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From whence 'tis manifest, that true Repentance, and such as is acceptable unto God, consists not in any formal out-side Performance whatsoever. And the Reasons are plain:
From whence it's manifest, that true Repentance, and such as is acceptable unto God, consists not in any formal outside Performance whatsoever. And the Reasons Are plain:
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Balaam will have Seven Altars to Elijah 's One: for they are fain to supply the defects of their Worship by the multitude of exterior Performances and Observations.
balaam will have Seven Altars to Elijah is One: for they Are fain to supply the defects of their Worship by the multitude of exterior Performances and Observations.
For why should the Lord command us to 〈 … 〉 Hearts and not our Garments, if the renting of the Garments is that which is acceptable to him? Why should the Lord profess himself to 〈 ◊ 〉 weary of their Sacrifices, (though a part of the 〈 … 〉 himself) in the first of Isaiah, and 〈 … 〉 to make our selves clean by putting away the 〈 ◊ 〉 of 〈 … 〉 before his Eyes, and bid us cease to do evil, and learn to do well? In muttering over a few Prayers by rote,
For why should the Lord command us to 〈 … 〉 Hearts and not our Garments, if the renting of the Garments is that which is acceptable to him? Why should the Lord profess himself to 〈 ◊ 〉 weary of their Sacrifices, (though a part of the 〈 … 〉 himself) in the First of Isaiah, and 〈 … 〉 to make our selves clean by putting away the 〈 ◊ 〉 of 〈 … 〉 before his Eyes, and bid us cease to do evil, and Learn to do well? In muttering over a few Prayers by rote,
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and sorrowful faces, ••c. might serve the turn, to what end are we told in the holy, Word of God, that the Lord is the Searches of Hearts, and the Tr••• of R••ns, and that he knows all our thoughts a far off, it 〈 ◊ 〉 the work of Repentance,
and sorrowful faces, ••c. might serve the turn, to what end Are we told in the holy, Word of God, that the Lord is the Searches of Hearts, and the Tr••• of R••ns, and that he knows all our thoughts a Far off, it 〈 ◊ 〉 the work of Repentance,
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why is Repentance, why is Faith, why is Love called Work and Labour in the Scripture? Why is the way that leads to the Heavenly Kingdom called a narrow Way,
why is Repentance, why is Faith, why is Love called Work and Labour in the Scripture? Why is the Way that leads to the Heavenly Kingdom called a narrow Way,
and 〈 … 〉 Gate, and we commanded to strive to enteron, and 〈 ◊ 〉 that many shall •e•• to enter in that shall not be able? For all this labour and toil may be saved, if formal and meer bodily Observations makes us acceptable unto God, The first worship that we find performed unto God, are the Offerings of the two Brothers Gain and Abel• in Gen. 4. and su•e 〈 ◊ 〉 man•••• render a reason why Ca•• and his ••••ring should be 〈 … 〉 exterior Observations be •••ly required by 〈 … 〉.
and 〈 … 〉 Gate, and we commanded to strive to enteron, and 〈 ◊ 〉 that many shall •e•• to enter in that shall not be able? For all this labour and toil may be saved, if formal and mere bodily Observations makes us acceptable unto God, The First worship that we find performed unto God, Are the Offerings of the two Brother's Gain and Abel• in Gen. 4. and su•e 〈 ◊ 〉 man•••• render a reason why Ca•• and his ••••ring should be 〈 … 〉 exterior Observations be •••ly required by 〈 … 〉.
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Wherefore let us now see what profitable Ʋse we may make from this 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Proposition, That true Repentance, and such as is accep•••• 〈 ◊ 〉 God, consist• not in any formal and exterior Observation.
Wherefore let us now see what profitable Ʋse we may make from this 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Proposition, That true Repentance, and such as is accep•••• 〈 ◊ 〉 God, consist• not in any formal and exterior Observation.
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〈 … 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 Use shall be for Instruction. Is it so, that true Repentance consists not in any exterior Observations? Then hence we may learn how much and deservedly they are to blame, that place 〈 … 〉 more in renting the garment, then in renting the heart;
〈 … 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 Use shall be for Instruction. Is it so, that true Repentance consists not in any exterior Observations? Then hence we may Learn how much and deservedly they Are to blame, that place 〈 … 〉 more in renting the garment, then in renting the heart;
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Who instead of preaching up a good, a virtuous, and a Christian Life, and of pressing their People to bring forth Fruits meet for Repentance, do lay out a deal of Dull Divinity in urging their Auditors to a thorow Conformity to a few Humorous and Caprioious Ceremonies.
Who instead of preaching up a good, a virtuous, and a Christian Life, and of pressing their People to bring forth Fruits meet for Repentance, do lay out a deal of Dull Divinity in urging their Auditors to a thorough Conformity to a few Humorous and Caprioious Ceremonies.
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A tidy crime, and cause of quarrel, was it not? And yet you may see by our Lords reasoning, that they were such Traditional and Ceremony-Fopps, that they would quarrel him and his Disciples too sooner and fiercer upon this account,
A tidy crime, and cause of quarrel, was it not? And yet you may see by our lords reasoning, that they were such Traditional and Ceremony-Fopps, that they would quarrel him and his Disciples too sooner and fierce upon this account,
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what if I should instance but in Christening with the Sign of the Cross? I doubt I am not uncharitable in thinking, that many even of us Protestant Ministers, would rather never Christen a Child at all,
what if I should instance but in Christening with the Signen of the Cross? I doubt I am not uncharitable in thinking, that many even of us Protestant Ministers, would rather never christian a Child At all,
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As for them indeed that do think that the Sign of the Cross hath some magical vertue in it, that it is a spiritual Spell to drive away Spirits and Hobgoblins, and a good guard against Jack o'th' Lanthorn and haunted Houses, and that do believe it keeps the Devil in some better decorum towards us than otherwise he would observe, they have some pretence to be tenacions of it;
As for them indeed that do think that the Signen of the Cross hath Some magical virtue in it, that it is a spiritual Spell to drive away Spirits and Hobgoblins, and a good guard against Jack o'th' Lantern and haunted Houses, and that do believe it keeps the devil in Some better decorum towards us than otherwise he would observe, they have Some pretence to be tenacions of it;
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for us, I say, to be so peevishly fond of it, as that we will break all the bonds of Love and Peace rather than part with it, does shew us rather of an obstinate and a passionate, than of a Religious Mind.
for us, I say, to be so peevishly found of it, as that we will break all the bonds of Love and Peace rather than part with it, does show us rather of an obstinate and a passionate, than of a Religious Mind.
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I might instance in other Ceremonies also, but this is sufficient to instruct us, that our Conformity to formal and exterior Observations in Religious matters, is no Essential part of a sound and true Repentance.
I might instance in other Ceremonies also, but this is sufficient to instruct us, that our Conformity to formal and exterior Observations in Religious matters, is no Essential part of a found and true Repentance.
there is a mighty propensity in our Natures, to say of our exterior Observations, as Micah did of his Consecrated Levite, Judg. 17. last ver. Now know I, says he, that the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my Priest.
there is a mighty propensity in our Nature's, to say of our exterior Observations, as micah did of his Consecrated Levite, Judges 17. last ver. Now know I, Says he, that the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my Priest.
But he was so mistaken, that you find in the very next Chapter, that this very Priest, which he hugg'd himself so much for, joyn'd with a company of Robbers to plunder his Masters House,
But he was so mistaken, that you find in the very next Chapter, that this very Priest, which he hugged himself so much for, joined with a company of Robbers to plunder his Masters House,
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and steal away his Gods from him, ver. 20. So all your Confidence in the external parts of Religion, will but serve you like this Levite, Cheat and deceive you.
and steal away his God's from him, ver. 20. So all your Confidence in the external parts of Religion, will but serve you like this Levite, Cheat and deceive you.
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Nay of all the deceits in nature this is the most dreadful, for it not only deludes you to the day of your Death, but continues its delusion at the very day of Judgment; for in the 7th of St. Matthew, you find that these Confidents come with such a marvellous boldness to Christ, that they argue the matter with him, saying:
Nay of all the Deceits in nature this is the most dreadful, for it not only deludes you to the day of your Death, but continues its delusion At the very day of Judgement; for in the 7th of Saint Matthew, you find that these Confidents come with such a marvellous boldness to christ, that they argue the matter with him, saying:
22. Nay the Evangelist St. Luke goes further, and tells you that these mistaken Souls demand entrance into Heaven, saying: Lord! Lord! Open unto us:
22. Nay the Evangelist Saint Lycia Goes further, and tells you that these mistaken Souls demand Entrance into Heaven, saying: Lord! Lord! Open unto us:
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what a dreadful delusion is this, that carries exterior Professors not only through Death, but to the day of Judgment too? and are never convinced of their mistake till they receive that final and eternal doom, Depart from me ye warkers of Iniquity, v. 27. And certainly it is from hence that St. John the Baptist thus chargeth the Pharisees and Sadduces that came to his Baptism, Think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our Father, Matth. 3.9. As if he should say;
what a dreadful delusion is this, that carries exterior Professors not only through Death, but to the day of Judgement too? and Are never convinced of their mistake till they receive that final and Eternal doom, Depart from me you warkers of Iniquity, v. 27. And Certainly it is from hence that Saint John the Baptist thus charges the Pharisees and Sadducees that Come to his Baptism, Think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our Father, Matthew 3.9. As if he should say;
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What, were you sent of God to preach Repentance and remission of Sins to the Children of men? Are you sent by God to cry out to men, that they should Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand? Matth. 3.2.
What, were you sent of God to preach Repentance and remission of Sins to the Children of men? are you sent by God to cry out to men, that they should repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is At hand? Matthew 3.2.
And do you spend your Ministry about such tristing stuff, such sorry things as you your selves acknowledge to be but indifferent? Truly this is but indifferent Divinity, and such as I doubt you will give but a very indifferent Account of,
And do you spend your Ministry about such tristing stuff, such sorry things as you your selves acknowledge to be but indifferent? Truly this is but indifferent Divinity, and such as I doubt you will give but a very indifferent Account of,
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when our great Lord and Master shall appear; therefore pray bethink your selves: For, First, Consider seriously whether ever God required this at your hands:
when our great Lord and Master shall appear; Therefore pray bethink your selves: For, First, Consider seriously whither ever God required this At your hands:
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But where hath he required you to teach men to Rent their Garments and not their hearts? to observe the formal and exterior parts of Religion more than the real and interior parts thereof? For Religion is a heart work, and consists not in Formality but Reality;
But where hath he required you to teach men to Rend their Garments and not their hearts? to observe the formal and exterior parts of Religion more than the real and interior parts thereof? For Religion is a heart work, and consists not in Formality but Reality;
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Hence is it that King Hezekiah beseeched the Lord to remember for him, how he had walked before him (what in Ceremony and Formality? No;) in truth and with a perfect heart, Isa. 38.3. and therefore the true Prophets of God have ever cryed out, O Jerusalem, wash thy heart from wickedness, Jer. 4.14. They are pharisaical Hypocrites that cry up the washing of the hands, and that place the total of Religion, Divine Worship and Devotion, in exterior Observations, where Gods Word never placed it:
Hence is it that King Hezekiah beseeched the Lord to Remember for him, how he had walked before him (what in Ceremony and Formality? No;) in truth and with a perfect heart, Isaiah 38.3. and Therefore the true prophets of God have ever cried out, Oh Jerusalem, wash thy heart from wickedness, Jer. 4.14. They Are pharisaical Hypocrites that cry up the washing of the hands, and that place the total of Religion, Divine Worship and Devotion, in exterior Observations, where God's Word never placed it:
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wherefore, those sowre and angry Gentlemen that are so mightily for the Gaityes of exterior Observances, may do well to bethink themselves in time, what answer they will give the Lord to that great question, Isa. 1.12.
Wherefore, those sour and angry Gentlemen that Are so mightily for the Gaityes of exterior Observances, may do well to bethink themselves in time, what answer they will give the Lord to that great question, Isaiah 1.12.
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Secondly, Let those that fall under this Reproof, bethink themselves, whether in their heat and zeal of preaching up Conformity to exterior Observations, they have not fed their Flocks with husks instead of Bread? And by reason of this may not your Hearers cry out with the Prophet, My Leanness! my Leanness! Wo unto me, Isa. 24.16. In the Jewish Church there were many external Observances commanded, and therefore had Divine Authority for their warrant;
Secondly, Let those that fallen under this Reproof, bethink themselves, whither in their heat and zeal of preaching up Conformity to exterior Observations, they have not fed their Flocks with husks instead of Bred? And by reason of this may not your Hearers cry out with the Prophet, My Leanness! my Leanness! Woe unto me, Isaiah 24.16. In the Jewish Church there were many external Observances commanded, and Therefore had Divine authority for their warrant;
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Thus saith the Lord, Bring no more vain Oblations, Incense is an Abomination to me, the New Moons and Sabbaths, the Calling of Assemblies I cannot away with, it is iniquity even the solemn meetings;
Thus Says the Lord, Bring no more vain Oblations, Incense is an Abomination to me, the New Moons and Sabbaths, the Calling of Assemblies I cannot away with, it is iniquity even the solemn meetings;
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but when all Religion came to be put in these exterior Observations, and that they eat up and usurped the place of the life and power thereof, they became an Abomination to God and all good men,
but when all Religion Come to be put in these exterior Observations, and that they eat up and usurped the place of the life and power thereof, they became an Abomination to God and all good men,
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A mighty memorable and particular instance of this matter, you have in the Second of Kings, Chap. 18. ver. 4. In the third Verse it is said, that King Hezekiah did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his Father did.
A mighty memorable and particular instance of this matter, you have in the Second of Kings, Chap. 18. ver. 4. In the third Verse it is said, that King Hezekiah did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, according to all that David his Father did.
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He removed the high Places, he brake the Images, he cut down the Groves, and that he might make clear work, it is added, that he brake in pieces the brazen Serpent that Moses had made.
He removed the high Places, he brake the Images, he Cut down the Groves, and that he might make clear work, it is added, that he brake in Pieces the brazen Serpent that Moses had made.
And you find that this brazen Serpent had the honour to be reckoned a Type of Christ, even by our Lord himself, John 3.14. As Moses lift up the Serpent in the Wilderness, even so (says our Saviour) must the Son of Man be lifted up;
And you find that this brazen Serpent had the honour to be reckoned a Type of christ, even by our Lord himself, John 3.14. As Moses lift up the Serpent in the Wilderness, even so (Says our Saviour) must the Son of Man be lifted up;
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How then comes it about, that the breaking this brazen Serpent in pieces, should be one of those excellent Acts which is said to be right in the sight of the Lord? Why, the Text tells you that the Children of Israel burnt Incense to it:
How then comes it about, that the breaking this brazen Serpent in Pieces, should be one of those excellent Acts which is said to be right in the sighed of the Lord? Why, the Text tells you that the Children of Israel burned Incense to it:
yet when it does degenerate and becomes instrumental to destroy them, it should down too; for 'tis not their past excellency nor service should prevail with you to spare them,
yet when it does degenerate and becomes instrumental to destroy them, it should down too; for it's not their past excellency nor service should prevail with you to spare them,
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how abominably abominable must those Observations needs be that have no sacred Sanction, and at best nothing but humane Precepts and humor to maintain them? And are they to be reproved that exalt and cry up the formal and external Observations of Instituted Worship,
how abominably abominable must those Observations needs be that have no sacred Sanction, and At best nothing but humane Precepts and humour to maintain them? And Are they to be reproved that exalt and cry up the formal and external Observations of Instituted Worship,
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and give it the preference to the internal and Spiritual part of Religion, as such as do but betray and undo their hearers? And are they to be excused that magnifie and exalt the formal and exterior Observations of invented Worship, to the eternal and everlasting Ruin of the Souls that credit them? God forbid: But I must go on.
and give it the preference to the internal and Spiritual part of Religion, as such as do but betray and undo their hearers? And Are they to be excused that magnify and exalt the formal and exterior Observations of invented Worship, to the Eternal and everlasting Ruin of the Souls that credit them? God forbid: But I must go on.
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In the 18th Chapter of the first Book of Kings, you find the strangest Question started, that ever you read of in any Book either Religious or Prophane;
In the 18th Chapter of the First Book of Kings, you find the strangest Question started, that ever you read of in any Book either Religious or Profane;
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The Priests, the Text tells you, called on the Name of Baal from Morning to Noon in their dull Let any, saying, O Baal hear us, we beseech thee to hear us good Baal;
The Priests, the Text tells you, called on the Name of Baal from Morning to Noon in their dull Let any, saying, Oh Baal hear us, we beseech thee to hear us good Baal;
No cutting nor slashing himself, nor mingling blood with his Sacrifice, but calmly and humbly addresseth himself to God, in an honest and plain Prayer suitable to the occasion.
No cutting nor slashing himself, nor mingling blood with his Sacrifice, but calmly and humbly Addresseth himself to God, in an honest and plain Prayer suitable to the occasion.
Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt Sacrifice, and the Wood, and the very Stones, in so prodigious a manner, that all the people were convinced,
Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burned Sacrifice, and the Wood, and the very Stones, in so prodigious a manner, that all the people were convinced,
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Verse 37, 38, 39. From whence you may discern, how elaborate and indefatigate a corrupt Clergy is to propagate the Devils side, and the worser Worship;
Verse 37, 38, 39. From whence you may discern, how elaborate and indefatigate a corrupt Clergy is to propagate the Devils side, and the Worse Worship;
and yet all this Frenzie must pass for true Religion and Decency of Worship, or they'll quarrel you for Fanatiques. One would wonder what Baalam mean'd, Numb. 23, &c. where he commands seven Altars to be built,
and yet all this Frenzy must pass for true Religion and Decency of Worship, or They'll quarrel you for Fanatics. One would wonder what Balaam meaned, Numb. 23, etc. where he commands seven Altars to be built,
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One would think that he were going to offer to a whole Heptarchy of Gods, did not the Scripture every where shew us, that hypocrytical false Prophets and false Worshippers are mighty Wonderfull abounding in their Altars and Offerings,
One would think that he were going to offer to a Whole Heptarchy of God's, did not the Scripture every where show us, that hypocrytical false prophets and false Worshippers Are mighty Wonderful abounding in their Altars and Offerings,
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pray will you take a view of that formal Gentleman you meet with in the 18th of St. Luke, vers. 12. and see how he pranks himself up with his exterior performances:
pray will you take a view of that formal Gentleman you meet with in the 18th of Saint Lycia, vers. 12. and see how he pranks himself up with his exterior performances:
For while we lay the stress of all Religion upon formal and exterior Observations, we are but doing the Devils work, even when we are engaged in Gods Service. For whiles we are but for Renting of the Garments only,
For while we lay the stress of all Religion upon formal and exterior Observations, we Are but doing the Devils work, even when we Are engaged in God's Service. For while we Are but for Renting of the Garments only,
You are but for Christians of your own Size and Hue, and grow up into a little creeping narrow spirit, that can never love nor serve any Soul but what is just and directly of your own dimension:
You Are but for Christians of your own Size and Hue, and grow up into a little creeping narrow Spirit, that can never love nor serve any Soul but what is just and directly of your own dimension:
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and loves a good and a vertuous man, that makes it his Religion to Rent his Heart and not his Garments, let his perswasion in other and minuter things be what it will.
and loves a good and a virtuous man, that makes it his Religion to Rend his Heart and not his Garments, let his persuasion in other and minuter things be what it will.
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Hence is it that you see those that are for Renting the Garments, for formal and outward Rites, are alwayes sowre and quarrelsome, fretting themselves,
Hence is it that you see those that Are for Renting the Garments, for formal and outward Rites, Are always sour and quarrelsome, fretting themselves,
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and charge him with Profanity, in eating and drinking with Publicans and Sinners: How is it, say they, that he eateth and drinketh with Publicans and Sinners? vers. 16. Then they quarrel his Conversation,
and charge him with Profanity, in eating and drinking with Publicans and Sinners: How is it, say they, that he Eateth and Drinketh with Publicans and Sinners? vers. 16. Then they quarrel his Conversation,
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and charge him First with Neglect of Duty in his Non-observance of Fasting: Why do the Disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, (say they) but thy Disciples fast not? vers. 18. And then lastly, with the breach of the Sabbath, when his Disciples plucked the Ears of Corn:
and charge him First with Neglect of Duty in his Nonobservance of Fasting: Why do the Disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, (say they) but thy Disciples fast not? vers. 18. And then lastly, with the breach of the Sabbath, when his Disciples plucked the Ears of Corn:
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Why do thy Disciples on the Sabbbath day, say they, that which is not lawful? vers. 24. So that our blessed Saviour himself, you see, who was so exact in all the parts of his Conversation, could not please them,
Why do thy Disciples on the sabbath day, say they, that which is not lawful? vers. 24. So that our blessed Saviour himself, you see, who was so exact in all the parts of his Conversation, could not please them,
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For their Church consists of a little Faction, of a few Formal waspish Fopps, that place more Religion in an old Cobweb'd or a new upstart Ceremony, than a good man durst place in his exactest performances.
For their Church consists of a little Faction, of a few Formal waspish Fops, that place more Religion in an old Cobwebbed or a new upstart Ceremony, than a good man durst place in his Exactest performances.
These are those which our Lord calls blind Guides, and denounces so many Woes against in the 23d of St. Matthew, and you may ever know them by that Character which he hath given them in the 24th Verse, they strain at a Gnat: Are mightily offended at your omission of some poor starveling exterior Observation:
These Are those which our Lord calls blind Guides, and denounces so many Woes against in the 23d of Saint Matthew, and you may ever know them by that Character which he hath given them in the 24th Verse, they strain At a Gnat: are mightily offended At your omission of Some poor starveling exterior Observation:
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yet when they have made him so, though he be two-fold more the Child of Hell than he was before, they are satisfied, vers. 15. So that you see whom they convert, they do but pervert: For they care not for increasing the Church of Christ,
yet when they have made him so, though he be twofold more the Child of Hell than he was before, they Are satisfied, vers. 15. So that you see whom they convert, they do but pervert: For they care not for increasing the Church of christ,
Fifthly and lastly, You that come under this Reproof, bethink your selves betimes, for in your crying up the Renting of the Garments, formal and exterior Observations, against the Renting of the Heart, you are engaged in a direct Opposition to Christ:
Fifthly and lastly, You that come under this Reproof, bethink your selves betimes, for in your crying up the Renting of the Garments, formal and exterior Observations, against the Renting of the Heart, you Are engaged in a Direct Opposition to christ:
Pray see the second of the Ephesians and the twentieth verse, and you'l there find that the true Church is built Ʋpon the Foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner Stone.
Pray see the second of the Ephesians and the twentieth verse, and You'll there find that the true Church is built Ʋpon the Foundation of the prophets and Apostles, jesus christ himself being the chief corner Stone.
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And the same Apostle tells you in the 1 Cor. 3.11. that Other Foundations than this can no man lay, that is, no man can warrantably and by any divine Authority lay any other Foundation than this that is laid.
And the same Apostle tells you in the 1 Cor. 3.11. that Other Foundations than this can no man lay, that is, no man can warrantably and by any divine authority lay any other Foundation than this that is laid.
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and support their Building by Laws and Canons of their own devising, and to oblige the Magistrate to give a Sanction to their devices, they decry not only the Law of God but the Laws of the Land too, and preach up and magnifie Absolute Rule as the Magistrates Right,
and support their Building by Laws and Canonas of their own devising, and to oblige the Magistrate to give a Sanction to their devices, they decry not only the Law of God but the Laws of the Land too, and preach up and magnify Absolute Rule as the Magistrates Right,
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for they give to Caesar more than the things that are Caesars, that they may take away from the People the things that are theirs. Nor is it for Caesars sake that they do this neither,
for they give to Caesar more than the things that Are Caesars, that they may take away from the People the things that Are theirs. Nor is it for Caesars sake that they do this neither,
for Gods sake what doth the King get by my Conformity to a few Ceremonies and formal Observations? Or what does he lose by my Non-Conformity to them? And if his Majesty neither gains by my Observance,
for God's sake what does the King get by my Conformity to a few Ceremonies and formal Observations? Or what does he loose by my Non-Conformity to them? And if his Majesty neither gains by my Observance,
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nor is damaged by my non-Observance of them, wherein is it his interest to be concerned at it? And as his Majesty receives neither Advantage by the doing of it,
nor is damaged by my non-Observance of them, wherein is it his Interest to be concerned At it? And as his Majesty receives neither Advantage by the doing of it,
For saving the Reverence due to the Folly of this humour, pray who is a penny the better for my going to Church? or a penny the worse if I should go to what they call a Conventicle? If then neither King nor People be benefited by the one,
For Saving the reverence due to the Folly of this humour, pray who is a penny the better for my going to Church? or a penny the Worse if I should go to what they call a Conventicle? If then neither King nor People be benefited by the one,
nor damaged by the other, how comes it to be the Interest of the Government to be so mightily or indeed at all concerned in the matter? Why nothing but that those Gentlemen that are so wonderfully fond and foolishly forward for Renting of the Garments,
nor damaged by the other, how comes it to be the Interest of the Government to be so mightily or indeed At all concerned in the matter? Why nothing but that those Gentlemen that Are so wonderfully found and foolishly forward for Renting of the Garments,
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for a formal and external Gaity in Religious Worship, perceiving they cannot carry on a design so directly opposite to the pure and spiritual Worship of Christ, especially in a Reformed and Protestant Nation;
for a formal and external Gaity in Religious Worship, perceiving they cannot carry on a Design so directly opposite to the pure and spiritual Worship of christ, especially in a Reformed and Protestant nation;
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and are Non-Conformists as to renting the Garment or exterior Observations, are Enemies to their Government, and so frighten the Magistrate, that they think they have no other way to secure their Government but by destroying them;
and Are nonconformists as to renting the Garment or exterior Observations, Are Enemies to their Government, and so frighten the Magistrate, that they think they have no other Way to secure their Government but by destroying them;
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when the plain truth is, that 'tis themselves are afraid that if the Doctrine of renting the Heart only should prevail, they are undone; and therefore by their Art they transfer the fear that's on themselves to the Magistrate,
when the plain truth is, that it's themselves Are afraid that if the Doctrine of renting the Heart only should prevail, they Are undone; and Therefore by their Art they transfer the Fear that's on themselves to the Magistrate,
and insinuate that the Government is stab'd through their sides, though you see neither the Magistrates nor the People are at all concern'd in the case,
and insinuate that the Government is stabbed through their sides, though you see neither the Magistrates nor the People Are At all concerned in the case,
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The third Ʋse or Improvement of this Point shall be for Admonition, and this Admonition extends it self to all Persons, to the Governors and Governed. First, To Governors.
The third Ʋse or Improvement of this Point shall be for Admonition, and this Admonition extends it self to all Persons, to the Governors and Governed. First, To Governors.
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then why do you? For God has not advanced you, and set you in those high Stations and in his Stead, that you should rule ad libitum, and make your own Lusts and not his Laws the Standards of your Actions;
then why do you? For God has not advanced you, and Set you in those high Stations and in his Stead, that you should Rule ad libitum, and make your own Lustiest and not his Laws the Standards of your Actions;
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You have seen how they have embroiled this Kingdom, and that of Scotland too, in a bloody and intestine War upon the Account of Ceremonies and exterior observations, once already.
You have seen how they have embroiled this Kingdom, and that of Scotland too, in a bloody and intestine War upon the Account of Ceremonies and exterior observations, once already.
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Wherefore please to Remember that Exhortation in the second Psal. and the tenth vers. B••••se now therefore O ye Kings, be Instructed ye Judges of the Forth.
Wherefore please to remember that Exhortation in the second Psalm and the tenth vers. B••••se now Therefore Oh you Kings, be Instructed you Judges of the Forth.
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For if so great a Man and so great a Magistrate as David was, and one that kept such a diligent watch over himself, tells you that his seet were almost gone, his steps had well nigh slipped, Psal. 73.2.
For if so great a Man and so great a Magistrate as David was, and one that kept such a diligent watch over himself, tells you that his seet were almost gone, his steps had well High slipped, Psalm 73.2.
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surely Governours ought to be very carefull of their footing, and to see that they be not trapann'd, neither by themselves, no nor by the advice of others, into precipitate Acts. How happy was it for King Ahasuerus that the followed his own sence and not Hamans? and how happy had it been for Pilate if he had obeyed his own Judgment,
surely Governors ought to be very careful of their footing, and to see that they be not trepanned, neither by themselves, no nor by the Advice of Others, into precipitate Acts. How happy was it for King Ahasuerus that the followed his own sense and not Hamans? and how happy had it been for Pilate if he had obeyed his own Judgement,
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and not followed the hot and furious Clamors of that Corrupt Clergy, Math. 27.20, 21, 22. Have a care therefore how ye are engaged by others to lay out your Power,
and not followed the hight and furious Clamours of that Corrupt Clergy, Math. 27.20, 21, 22. Have a care Therefore how you Are engaged by Others to lay out your Power,
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For our Saviour testifies, that among them that are born of Women, there hath not rosen a greater than John the Baptist, and yet this great man lost his Head to please a Miss.
For our Saviour Testifies, that among them that Are born of Women, there hath not rosen a greater than John the Baptist, and yet this great man lost his Head to please a Miss.
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nay though he observed him, and when he heard him, did many things, and heard him Gladly, Mark 6.20. yet Herodias's Daughter Danced off his Head for all that:
nay though he observed him, and when he herd him, did many things, and herd him Gladly, Mark 6.20. yet Herodias's Daughter Danced off his Head for all that:
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because your Flatterers will perswade you in that Case, that your sin is so far from being a sin, that it is a Service to God, and a Service to his Church;
Because your Flatterers will persuade you in that Case, that your since is so Far from being a since, that it is a Service to God, and a Service to his Church;
and when men, especially Magistrates, are under that Mistake, that they reckon their Sin to be their Duty, they then play the Devil for Gods sake. In the 66 of Isaiah and the 5 verse, you will find a people that hated their Brethren and cast them out,
and when men, especially Magistrates, Are under that Mistake, that they reckon their since to be their Duty, they then play the devil for God's sake. In the 66 of Isaiah and the 5 verse, you will find a people that hated their Brothers and cast them out,
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in the Prophecy of the Prophet Malachy, you find the Lord displeased that they offer'd up to him such Blind and Lame and Sick Sacrifices, that their Governours would not accept from their hands though they offer it unto them, Mal. 1.8.
in the Prophecy of the Prophet Malachy, you find the Lord displeased that they offered up to him such Blind and Lame and Sick Sacrifices, that their Governors would not accept from their hands though they offer it unto them, Malachi 1.8.
Is it so, that true Repentance, and such as is acceptable unto God, consists not in any formal or exterior Observations? Then be you admonished to two Duties. First, To Moderation. Secondly, To Peaceableness.
Is it so, that true Repentance, and such as is acceptable unto God, consists not in any formal or exterior Observations? Then be you admonished to two Duties. First, To Moderation. Secondly, To Peaceableness.
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and who the true Worshipers are, but sayes not one word of the Place. In like manner many are mightily inquisitive about Places, Times, Gestures and Circumstances of Worship,
and who the true Worshippers Are, but Says not one word of the Place. In like manner many Are mightily inquisitive about Places, Times, Gestures and circumstances of Worship,
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for the holy Scripture tells you of some that hate peace; and the Psalmist saith, he had long dwelt with such, Psal. 120.6. My Soul (sayes he) hath long dwelt with him that hateth Peace:
for the holy Scripture tells you of Some that hate peace; and the Psalmist Says, he had long dwelled with such, Psalm 120.6. My Soul (Says he) hath long dwelled with him that hates Peace:
nay our blessed Lord and Saviour himself for Seditious, and the Ringleaders of Sedition. Be careful therefore that ye be not insnar'd to herd with this tumultuous and unpeaceable spirit;
nay our blessed Lord and Saviour himself for Seditious, and the Ringleaders of Sedition. Be careful Therefore that you be not Ensnared to heard with this tumultuous and unpeaceable Spirit;
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You see how fierce and savage this spirit hath been in all ages, and quite through the Scriptures, that have been for renting the garments and exterial observations.
You see how fierce and savage this Spirit hath been in all ages, and quite through the Scriptures, that have been for renting the garments and exterial observations.
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Hearest thou not (says Pilate to Christ) how many things they witness against thee? Mat. 27.13. and yet they were all false Witnesses, and he himself was unjust; they were such;
Hearst thou not (Says Pilate to christ) how many things they witness against thee? Mathew 27.13. and yet they were all false Witnesses, and he himself was unjust; they were such;
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And yet Oh the wickedness of an unjust Judg'l for all this, against the convictions of his own Conscience he falls in with that cursed impious and unpeaceable party against-Christ.
And yet O the wickedness of an unjust Judg'l for all this, against the convictions of his own Conscience he falls in with that cursed impious and unpeaceable party against-Christ.
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and make them urge the multitude to cry out the more, Let him be crucified. For they are acted by a wild kind of ungovernable zeal, such as the Apostle St. Paul tells you he had before his Conversion, Act. 22.3. I was zealous towards God, (says he), as ye all are this day, and that you may see what their zeal was that day, pray look into Act. 21.27.
and make them urge the multitude to cry out the more, Let him be Crucified. For they Are acted by a wild kind of ungovernable zeal, such as the Apostle Saint Paul tells you he had before his Conversion, Act. 22.3. I was zealous towards God, (Says he), as you all Are this day, and that you may see what their zeal was that day, pray look into Act. 21.27.
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you will find that some Jews which were of Asia (where St. Paul had been preaching) had spy'd him in the Temple at Jerusalem, and they stirred up all the people,
you will find that Some jews which were of Asia (where Saint Paul had been preaching) had spied him in the Temple At Jerusalem, and they stirred up all the people,
So that you see what their zeal at that day was, and is but the same which the same Apostle tells you in fewer words in Phil. 3.6. That he was as concerning zeal a persecutor of the Church.
So that you see what their zeal At that day was, and is but the same which the same Apostle tells you in fewer words in Philip 3.6. That he was as Concerning zeal a persecutor of the Church.
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and spends it self but about the bark and husk of Religion, doth but make men the fiercer and the more inve•om'd in their minds against true Christianity, and renting the heart;
and spends it self but about the bark and husk of Religion, does but make men the fierce and the more inve•omed in their minds against true Christianity, and renting the heart;
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for this zeal will transport you to such inquietudes and extravagancies that ye will prefer a Barrabas a Robber and Murtherer before Christ and a sincere Christian.
for this zeal will transport you to such inquietudes and extravagancies that you will prefer a Barabbas a Robber and Murderer before christ and a sincere Christian.
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what need have ye then of this admonition to be of peaceable spirits, that ye be not hurried away by a mistaken zeal into such strange and brutish exorbitances?
what need have you then of this admonition to be of peaceable spirits, that you be not hurried away by a mistaken zeal into such strange and brutish exorbitances?
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or exterial observations? then be you exhorted to examine your selves whether you lay out your Magistracy consonant to, and agreeable with this Doctrine:
or exterial observations? then be you exhorted to examine your selves whither you lay out your Magistracy consonant to, and agreeable with this Doctrine:
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and humane invented observations? How then comes this discrepancy betwixt the heart of God and your hearts? between Gods mind and your minds? Inquire well into the matter,
and humane invented observations? How then comes this discrepancy betwixt the heart of God and your hearts? between God's mind and your minds? Inquire well into the matter,
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King Saul received a commission from God to go and smite the Amalekites, for laying wait for Israel in their way when they came up from Egypt; and the summ of the Commission you have in the third verse, Go and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not;
King Saul received a commission from God to go and smite the Amalekites, for laying wait for Israel in their Way when they Come up from Egypt; and the sum of the Commission you have in the third verse, Go and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not;
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But every thing that was vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly, vers. 9. Upon this breach of his Commission, the Lord sends his Prophet Samuel to meet Saul at his return,
But every thing that was vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly, vers. 9. Upon this breach of his Commission, the Lord sends his Prophet Samuel to meet Saul At his return,
and you find that Saul met Samuel in a very brisk humour, vers. 13. for Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the Lord, I have performed the commandments of the Lord.
and you find that Saul met Samuel in a very brisk humour, vers. 13. for Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the Lord, I have performed the Commandments of the Lord.
But Samuel replied, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears and the lowing of the oxen which I hear? vers. 14. And now pray see the Cheat that Saul would have put upon the Almighty, and his Prophet;
But Samuel replied, What means then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears and the lowing of the oxen which I hear? vers. 14. And now pray see the Cheat that Saul would have put upon the Almighty, and his Prophet;
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for the Law of Nature as well as the Law of God, obligeth us to honour our Parents, and as a part of that honour, to succour and relieve them in their necessities;
for the Law of Nature as well as the Law of God, obliges us to honour our Parents, and as a part of that honour, to succour and relieve them in their necessities;
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and by their gift to the Church they were held absolved from the Law of God and Nature, to do ought for their father or mother, vers. 11, 12 so that let their father and mother starve if they would,
and by their gift to the Church they were held absolved from the Law of God and Nature, to do ought for their father or mother, vers. 11, 12 so that let their father and mother starve if they would,
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Well therefore might our Saviour conclude that Discourse with this remark, That Traditional men, and such as are so much for exteriour observations, do ever make the Word of God of no effect, vers. 13. You were as good have no Bibles, for they will suffer you to make no use of them;
Well Therefore might our Saviour conclude that Discourse with this remark, That Traditional men, and such as Are so much for exterior observations, do ever make the Word of God of no Effect, vers. 13. You were as good have no Bibles, for they will suffer you to make no use of them;
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And though in that Law it was written, Honour thy father and mother, and that too with a promise of length of days; yet you see when mens Traditions prevailed, it had been as good they had had no Law at all.
And though in that Law it was written, Honour thy father and mother, and that too with a promise of length of days; yet you see when men's Traditions prevailed, it had been as good they had had no Law At all.
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And therefore by the way, whatsoever Profession or form of Religion makes you barbarously sowre and unnatural to your Relations, friend and neighbours, which the Law of God,
And Therefore by the Way, whatsoever Profession or from of Religion makes you barbarously sour and unnatural to your Relations, friend and neighbours, which the Law of God,
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and the bands of Humanity obligeth you to love, respect and tender, you may lay your life upon it, that that Profession and form of Religion is but a false and counterfeit Christianity, be what it will.
and the bans of Humanity obliges you to love, respect and tender, you may lay your life upon it, that that Profession and from of Religion is but a false and counterfeit Christianity, be what it will.
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whether you are for that Religion which is acceptable to God, the renting of your heart? or whether you are for that only which consi•ts in renting the garments, and trifling reservations.
whither you Are for that Religion which is acceptable to God, the renting of your heart? or whither you Are for that only which consi•ts in renting the garments, and trifling reservations.
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But methinks I hear the Lord saying, Physician cure thy self, Luk. 4.23. We are called the Physicians of Souls, and usually say the care of Souls is on us;
But methinks I hear the Lord saying, physician cure thy self, Luk. 4.23. We Are called the Physicians of Souls, and usually say the care of Souls is on us;
Wherefore let us examine our selves and see whether we that are so abounding in our Prescriptions to cure others, are sound our selves? and let us be content to try our selves by this Text,
Wherefore let us examine our selves and see whither we that Are so abounding in our Prescriptions to cure Others, Are found our selves? and let us be content to try our selves by this Text,
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Whether we are more for renting the heart, or for renting the garments? for the life, spirit and power of Religion, or for some little jejune and starveling ceremonies and crotchetly observations? Whether we are not more reconciled to,
Whither we Are more for renting the heart, or for renting the garments? for the life, Spirit and power of Religion, or for Some little jejune and starveling ceremonies and crotchetly observations? Whither we Are not more reconciled to,
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and have a stronger affection for a lewd and wicked Conformist than for a virtuous and sober Nonconformist? And pray God our own Consciences do not answer for us, that this is true.
and have a Stronger affection for a lewd and wicked Conformist than for a virtuous and Sobrium Nonconformist? And pray God our own Consciences do not answer for us, that this is true.
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For 'tis a strange venom of spirit that some of us are too apt to discover upon all occasions against such as differ but in the least from us in outward forms of Worship,
For it's a strange venom of Spirit that Some of us Are too apt to discover upon all occasions against such as differ but in the least from us in outward forms of Worship,
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though they are never so exact and exemplary in their lives, and every way are of a sound and Orthodox faith. What invictives have we in our Pulpits, out of our Pulpits, in all Companies,
though they Are never so exact and exemplary in their lives, and every Way Are of a found and Orthodox faith. What Invectives have we in our Pulpits, out of our Pulpits, in all Companies,
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and at all seasons against Dissenters? especially against their Ministers? In Numb. 11.27. you find a young Informer running to Moses, and telling him that Eldad and Medad were Prophecying, or Preaching in the Camp;
and At all seasons against Dissenters? especially against their Ministers? In Numb. 11.27. you find a young Informer running to Moses, and telling him that Eldad and Medad were Prophesying, or Preaching in the Camp;
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and would have had Moses forbid them; (but he lived to be both older and wiser) but see how that meek servant of the Lord answers them, v. 29. Enviest thou for my sake!
and would have had Moses forbid them; (but he lived to be both older and Wiser) but see how that meek servant of the Lord answers them, v. 29. enviest thou for my sake!
Now do not we like this young man, run to the Magistrates with our informations, and cry out, here's a Conventicle, and there's a Conventicle, and Eldad and Medad pray in this and preach in that place;
Now do not we like this young man, run to the Magistrates with our informations, and cry out, here's a Conventicle, and there's a Conventicle, and Eldad and Medad pray in this and preach in that place;
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Pray let us examine and see, whether this spirit be agreeable to the spirit of Moses, or to the spirit of this young informer. St. Paul tells you of some that preached Christ even out of envy and strife, as some preached him out of good-will, Phil. 1.15.
Pray let us examine and see, whither this Spirit be agreeable to the Spirit of Moses, or to the Spirit of this young informer. Saint Paul tells you of Some that preached christ even out of envy and strife, as Some preached him out of goodwill, Philip 1.15.
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and if we are of the number of these, how unfit are we to teach others the mind of God? and to guide their feet into the ways of peace, that are not able to guide our selves.
and if we Are of the number of these, how unfit Are we to teach Others the mind of God? and to guide their feet into the ways of peace, that Are not able to guide our selves.
Doth not our envy at them therefore rather arise from this consideration, (if envy can be considerate) that we are afraid that people seeing the vileness of our conversation,
Does not our envy At them Therefore rather arise from this consideration, (if envy can be considerate) that we Are afraid that people seeing the vileness of our Conversation,
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and the sobriety of theirs, the laziness of our Ministry, and the laboriousness of theirs, will at last come to be more in love with them than with us:
and the sobriety of theirs, the laziness of our Ministry, and the laboriousness of theirs, will At last come to be more in love with them than with us:
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For if the generality of professed Christians should come to that pitch in Religion, as to be for renting the heart and not the garments, I doubt we should be out of esteem,
For if the generality of professed Christians should come to that pitch in Religion, as to be for renting the heart and not the garments, I doubt we should be out of esteem,
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for they would then be for a Ministry suitable to their profession; whereas we are a Ministry mostly for renting the garments, and exteriour observances;
for they would then be for a Ministry suitable to their profession; whereas we Are a Ministry mostly for renting the garments, and exterior observances;
for fear that the soundness of their doctrine, and the uprightness of their lives, will down with Rome and Renown; and is it not from hence, that we are every where laying out,
for Fear that the soundness of their Doctrine, and the uprightness of their lives, will down with Room and Renown; and is it not from hence, that we Are every where laying out,
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and engaging our selves and interest in getting the worst of Magistrates, the worst Parliament-men, the worst Justiees, the worst Mayors, &c. that all the Countries and Cities can afford;
and engaging our selves and Interest in getting the worst of Magistrates, the worst Parliament men, the worst Justiees, the worst Mayors, etc. that all the Countries and Cities can afford;
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and no less forward to undervalue reproach, or scandalize the discoverers? The same Engineers of Hell since forged a false, wicked sham-plot to be cast on the Presbyterians,
and no less forward to undervalue reproach, or scandalise the discoverers? The same Engineers of Hell since forged a false, wicked sham-plot to be cast on the Presbyterians,
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and causelesly inraging as much as in us lies the Magistrate against Protestant-Dissenters, and endeavouring to absolve Popish delinquents from deserved punishments, the way to suppress Popery? or crying up and espousing the interest of a Bigotted Popish Successor any demonstration of our zeal to the Protestant Religion? The Prophet Zephaniah tells us of a strange odd kind of dappled people that lived in his Age, that did swear by the Lord, and that swear by Melcham, (i. e.) by the true God, and by a false God too, Zeph. 1.5.
and causelessly inraging as much as in us lies the Magistrate against Protestant-Dissenters, and endeavouring to absolve Popish delinquents from deserved punishments, the Way to suppress Popery? or crying up and espousing the Interest of a Bigoted Popish Successor any demonstration of our zeal to the Protestant Religion? The Prophet Zephaniah tells us of a strange odd kind of dappled people that lived in his Age, that did swear by the Lord, and that swear by Melcham, (i. e.) by the true God, and by a false God too, Zephaniah 1.5.
and lip-labour only, and can withal keep their Honours, Preferments and Revenues): You read in Exod. 12.38. That a mixed multitude went up with the children of Israel out of Egypt (for we are but party-colour'd and mixt men at the best) where I take mixed multitudes for men of mixed spirits.
and lip-labour only, and can withal keep their Honours, Preferments and Revenues): You read in Exod 12.38. That a mixed multitude went up with the children of Israel out of Egypt (for we Are but Party-coloured and mixed men At the best) where I take mixed Multitudes for men of mixed spirits.
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upon what account they came with us we know not, but this we know, that these men of mixed spirits have always been for returning to old idolatrous Garlick and Onyons, I mean to Rome again.
upon what account they Come with us we know not, but this we know, that these men of mixed spirits have always been for returning to old idolatrous Garlic and Onions, I mean to Room again.
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Let us therefore, I say, examine our hearts, and upon a strict impartial disquisition, it will be well if many of us of the Clergy do not find that most of our envy and passion against our dissenting brethren proceeds from this, that they are for going forwards still,
Let us Therefore, I say, examine our hearts, and upon a strict impartial disquisition, it will be well if many of us of the Clergy do not find that most of our envy and passion against our dissenting brothers proceeds from this, that they Are for going forward still,
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3. Is it so, that true Repentance, and such as is acceptable to God, consists not in renting the garments, &c. then examine your selves whether ever you did truly repent or no? whether in duties of this kind that we are now a celebrating, you have not been like those in Isa. 58. that fasted for strife and debate,
3. Is it so, that true Repentance, and such as is acceptable to God, consists not in renting the garments, etc. then examine your selves whither ever you did truly Repent or no? whither in duties of this kind that we Are now a celebrating, you have not been like those in Isaiah 58. that fasted for strife and debate,
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or like those hypocrites that the Lord speaks of in Mat 6. that put on sad countenances, and disfigured their faces, that they might appear unto men to fast.
or like those Hypocrites that the Lord speaks of in Mathew 6. that put on sad countenances, and disfigured their faces, that they might appear unto men to fast.
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'tis not your putting on your black, nor your pulling off your Patches, nor your Paint, or laying aside your Russian Periwigs for a day that the Lord respects:
it's not your putting on your black, nor your pulling off your Patches, nor your Paint, or laying aside your Russian Periwigs for a day that the Lord respects:
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examine your selves therefore, for if you have only rent your garments, and performed the outward part of Religion, think of your selves what you will, you are but in a miserable condition:
examine your selves Therefore, for if you have only rend your garments, and performed the outward part of Religion, think of your selves what you will, you Are but in a miserable condition:
but for all these good words, and exteriour appearances of obedience, he was of a wicked, false, deceitful heart, and did but delude his father with his conformity,
but for all these good words, and exterior appearances of Obedience, he was of a wicked, false, deceitful heart, and did but delude his father with his conformity,
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But that you may be more faithful to your selves in the discharge of this duty of examination, try your selves in these Two particulars. 1. How your affections stand. 2. How your wills are inclined.
But that you may be more faithful to your selves in the discharge of this duty of examination, try your selves in these Two particulars. 1. How your affections stand. 2. How your wills Are inclined.
whether you are more taken with the new fashion'd modes and gaities of a glittering, formal, exteriour profession, or with the old fashion'd plainness, and sincerity of Gospel-worship.
whither you Are more taken with the new fashioned modes and Gaieties of a glittering, formal, exterior profession, or with the old fashioned plainness, and sincerity of Gospel worship.
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for his end was to be clean; but because the means to that end was not so formal and full of ceremony as he would have them, he went away in a huff, vers. 15. And Naaman was wroth, and went away and said,
for his end was to be clean; but Because the means to that end was not so formal and full of ceremony as he would have them, he went away in a huff, vers. 15. And Naaman was wroth, and went away and said,
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try now your affections in such a case, is not the simplicity and plainness of the Gospel an offence to you? and are you not for Humane Trappings and Gauderies, that may put a greater finery and pomp upon them,
try now your affections in such a case, is not the simplicity and plainness of the Gospel an offence to you? and Are you not for Humane Trappings and Gauderies, that may put a greater finery and pomp upon them,
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so that you are wrath with all those that think sound Truths are the greatest beauties when they are most unarted, and in their own dress? Sound your affections therefore how they stand in this case.
so that you Are wrath with all those that think found Truths Are the greatest beauty's when they Are most unarted, and in their own dress? Found your affections Therefore how they stand in this case.
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that you should rent your hearts, and that you should not rent your garments: Examine then whether your wills be not cross and averse to this will of God;
that you should rend your hearts, and that you should not rend your garments: Examine then whither your wills be not cross and averse to this will of God;
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you will be for formal and exterior observations, rather than for that unfeigned repentance that is acceptable unto God. It is said Psal. 40.8. I delight to do thy will, O God.
you will be for formal and exterior observations, rather than for that unfeigned Repentance that is acceptable unto God. It is said Psalm 40.8. I delight to do thy will, Oh God.
and not set up your posts against Gods posts, nor your will against Gods will, as you certainly do, if you are for renting the garments before renting the heart;
and not Set up your posts against God's posts, nor your will against God's will, as you Certainly do, if you Are for renting the garments before renting the heart;
O examine then your wills, how they stand inclined, for if they are not bent to God, it were mercy to you if you miss'd your own wills; So Saul found it before his conversion, he would needs be going to Damascus, (while he was breathing out blood and cruelty to persecute the poor Christians there also):
Oh examine then your wills, how they stand inclined, for if they Are not bent to God, it were mercy to you if you missed your own wills; So Saul found it before his conversion, he would needs be going to Damascus, (while he was breathing out blood and cruelty to persecute the poor Christians there also):
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but Almighty mercy prevented and made him miss his will, in Acts 9. Among the many offerings which were in the time of the Law, there was one which was called a free will-offering, to which the Psalmist alludes, Psal. 119.108. Accept, I beseech thee, says he, the free will offerings of my mouth, O Lord:
but Almighty mercy prevented and made him miss his will, in Acts 9. Among the many offerings which were in the time of the Law, there was one which was called a free will-offering, to which the Psalmist alludes, Psalm 119.108. Accept, I beseech thee, Says he, the free will offerings of my Mouth, Oh Lord:
therefore towards the place for the first publick Worship, you find the people so liberal in this offering, that Moses was fain to restrain them from offering any more, Exod. 36.6.
Therefore towards the place for the First public Worship, you find the people so liberal in this offering, that Moses was fain to restrain them from offering any more, Exod 36.6.
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as you your selves are willing to worship God according to the perswasion of your own Conscience? are you willing to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, agreeable to that great exhortation, Eph. 4.3.
as you your selves Are willing to worship God according to the persuasion of your own Conscience? Are you willing to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace, agreeable to that great exhortation, Ephesians 4.3.
and in the 25th an enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat; in the 26th. vers. the tares appeared, in the 27th. vers. the Ministers or servants tell their master of it;
and in the 25th an enemy Come and sowed tares among the wheat; in the 26th. vers. the tares appeared, in the 27th. vers. the Ministers or Servants tell their master of it;
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in the 28th. vers. they ask the Master leave to root them out; Wilt thou, say they, that we go and gather them up? For they were willing to the work, had he been so.
in the 28th. vers. they ask the Master leave to root them out; Wilt thou, say they, that we go and gather them up? For they were willing to the work, had he been so.
and this harvest our Lord himself tells you (in the explanation of this Parable is the end of the world, vers. 39. And it is well, we have our Masters mind in this matter,
and this harvest our Lord himself tells you (in the explanation of this Parable is the end of the world, vers. 39. And it is well, we have our Masters mind in this matter,
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for truly bate but their not renting their garments, their conformity, to a few formal and exterior Ceremonies, they give as good an evidence, that they are wheat,
for truly bore but their not renting their garments, their conformity, to a few formal and exterior Ceremonies, they give as good an evidence, that they Are wheat,
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and do you think that he did not know what was most fit and properest to be done in the field of his Church? The Ministers you see then (and I do not perceive that they have altered their temper yet) were eager and hot to root them up;
and do you think that he did not know what was most fit and properest to be done in the field of his Church? The Ministers you see then (and I do not perceive that they have altered their temper yet) were eager and hight to root them up;
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for if your wills conform not to the will of Christ your Master, even in this particular, whatever opinion you may have of your selves, you are the worst Nonconformists that the Church hath in it;
for if your wills conform not to the will of christ your Master, even in this particular, whatever opinion you may have of your selves, you Are the worst nonconformists that the Church hath in it;
for your Nonconformity is of a cruel and a bloody nature, and such as would make the Church a Shambles. You see what work the Inquisition hath made in the world,
for your Nonconformity is of a cruel and a bloody nature, and such as would make the Church a Shambles. You see what work the Inquisition hath made in the world,
and all those murders and mischiefs that it hath committed, have been perpetrated under the pretence of plucking up of tares. Make a thorough inquiry therefore into your hearts,
and all those murders and mischiefs that it hath committed, have been perpetrated under the pretence of plucking up of tares. Make a thorough inquiry Therefore into your hearts,
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and make a mans fees to be those of his own houshold, Mat. 10.35, 36. And lest under the pretence of Law, you break all the Laws of God, Nature, Duty, and Relation;
and make a men fees to be those of his own household, Mathew 10.35, 36. And lest under the pretence of Law, you break all the Laws of God, Nature, Duty, and Relation;
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then have we ground to believe, that God will accept us; and turn away that deluge of wrath which threatens our King, our Church, our Princes, our Nobles,
then have we ground to believe, that God will accept us; and turn away that deluge of wrath which threatens our King, our Church, our Princes, our Nobles,
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