THese words are part of our Saviour's Discourses in the Mount, wherein he is cautioning his Followers of those usual Schemes of Hypocrisie, by which the Pharisees had made themselves so remarkable:
THese words Are part of our Saviour's Discourses in the Mount, wherein he is cautioning his Followers of those usual Schemes of Hypocrisy, by which the Pharisees had made themselves so remarkable:
of these he gives a twofold Instance, that of disposing their Alms and Charity, which they were wont to perform, with sound of trumpet, or open Ostentation to the World, of what they were a doing;
of these he gives a twofold Instance, that of disposing their Alms and Charity, which they were wont to perform, with found of trumpet, or open Ostentation to the World, of what they were a doing;
It was a frequent Observation our Saviour had made elsewhere, of the horrid Hypocrisie of the Scribes and Pharisees, and Chief among the Jews in his time;
It was a frequent Observation our Saviour had made elsewhere, of the horrid Hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees, and Chief among the jews in his time;
wherein we may take notice of the posture, and the places they chose to pray in, in both which they might be most seen; their posture, standing; the place, the Synagogues and corners of the streets.
wherein we may take notice of the posture, and the places they chosen to pray in, in both which they might be most seen; their posture, standing; the place, the Synagogues and corners of the streets.
Insomuch that the very Phrase, sometimes, in Scripture, for praying in publick Solemnities, is, that of standing before the Lord; from whence, that Jewish Expression, Sine stationibus non subsisteret Mundus, The World could not subsist, without the standings, or Prayers of the Church.
Insomuch that the very Phrase, sometime, in Scripture, for praying in public Solemnities, is, that of standing before the Lord; from whence, that Jewish Expression, Sine stationibus non subsisteret World, The World could not subsist, without the standings, or Prayers of the Church.
And the Christians, in the first Ages, had their certain seasons, wherein they perform'd their publick Services of the Church, standing; whence that term of their Stationary Days; Quum publicis stationibus Vota sua persolvit Ecclesia, When the Church perform'd her Offices of Prayer, by publick Stations, or standing. So that this posture is not reflected on,
And the Christians, in the First Ages, had their certain seasons, wherein they performed their public Services of the Church, standing; whence that term of their Stationary Days; Whom publicis stationibus Vota sua persolvit Ecclesia, When the Church performed her Offices of Prayer, by public Stations, or standing. So that this posture is not reflected on,
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Probably, in places where three or four streets met together, where Passengers in each of those streets might discern, and reverence their plausible Holiness.
Probably, in places where three or four streets met together, where Passengers in each of those streets might discern, and Reverence their plausible Holiness.
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and values them accordingly? But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, &c. That which I shall pursue from these words, shall be this, to lay before you the expediency and reasonableness of secret or closet-Prayer. If you wou'd approve your selves to God indeed, you must be frequent in your privatest Retirements for Prayer.
and value's them accordingly? But thou, when thou Prayest, enter into thy closet, etc. That which I shall pursue from these words, shall be this, to lay before you the expediency and reasonableness of secret or Closet prayer. If you would approve your selves to God indeed, you must be frequent in your privatest Retirements for Prayer.
it may not be amiss, briefly to premise, that as this Ca••ion, in the Text, does by no means exclude the great duty incumbent upon us, both as to the Worship of God in publick,
it may not be amiss, briefly to premise, that as this Ca••ion, in the Text, does by no means exclude the great duty incumbent upon us, both as to the Worship of God in public,
it does not so far necessitate our privacy in this Action, that we are bound to take all imaginable care, that no one in the World should know, or suspect we do it.
it does not so Far necessitate our privacy in this Actium, that we Are bound to take all imaginable care, that no one in the World should know, or suspect we do it.
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How often may the Parent's, or the Master's known and observ'd Custom of secret Prayer, instil a Principle into the Minds of those that are under them,
How often may the Parent's, or the Masters known and observed Custom of secret Prayer, instil a Principle into the Minds of those that Are under them,
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and from thence, habituate themselves to those Exercises of Religion, which become a future ground of their own retir'd Intimacies and Acquaintance with God.
and from thence, habituate themselves to those Exercises of Religion, which become a future ground of their own retired Intimacies and Acquaintance with God.
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but that they should delight themselves in those Exercises of Religion, that are less observ'd by Men, wherein God and their own Consciences are the chief Parties,
but that they should delight themselves in those Exercises of Religion, that Are less observed by Men, wherein God and their own Consciences Are the chief Parties,
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And this is that, that seems chiefly the occasion of this Caution in the Text. Our Blessed Saviour drives plainly at it, in both the Instances, of Charity towards the Poor, and Devotion towards God.
And this is that, that seems chiefly the occasion of this Caution in the Text. Our Blessed Saviour drives plainly At it, in both the Instances, of Charity towards the Poor, and Devotion towards God.
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(1.) That Hypocrisie, where it is the only Design and Proposal, in any part of Religion whatsoever, does actually destroy the true and just end of the whole undertaking.
(1.) That Hypocrisy, where it is the only Design and Proposal, in any part of Religion whatsoever, does actually destroy the true and just end of the Whole undertaking.
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(1.) That Hypocrisie, where it is the only Design, in any Act of Religion whatsoever, does actually destroy the true and just end of the whole undertaking. For,
(1.) That Hypocrisy, where it is the only Design, in any Act of Religion whatsoever, does actually destroy the true and just end of the Whole undertaking. For,
Like the Actor upon the Stage, though he personates the Majesty and Grandeur of a King, the wise Dictates and Projects of the States-man, the Valour and Conduct of the Noblest General;
Like the Actor upon the Stage, though he personates the Majesty and Grandeur of a King, the wise Dictates and Projects of the Statesman, the Valour and Conduct of the Noblest General;
Secondly, I may add, Hypocrisie in any Acts of Worship towards God, does offer so immediate an affront to the High and Holy One, that it must needs destroy the true ends of that Devotion, it dissembles.
Secondly, I may add, Hypocrisy in any Acts of Worship towards God, does offer so immediate an affront to the High and Holy One, that it must needs destroy the true ends of that Devotion, it dissembles.
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Now there is enough, in any of these Instances of Affront done to the Divine Majesty, that may justly cut the Hypocrite off from all Pretensions to any good Reward for these pretended Acts of Devotion.
Now there is enough, in any of these Instances of Affront done to the Divine Majesty, that may justly Cut the Hypocrite off from all Pretensions to any good Reward for these pretended Acts of Devotion.
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that whosoever is to be damn'd to purpose, has his place assign'd there, with the Hypocrite, Matt. 24.51. The Lord of that servant shall come — and shall appoint him his portion with the hypocrite, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
that whosoever is to be damned to purpose, has his place assigned there, with the Hypocrite, Matt. 24.51. The Lord of that servant shall come — and shall appoint him his portion with the hypocrite, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
especially considering, that without this custom of worshipping God in secret, we cannot so well justify our Integrity by all other performances of publick Devotion:
especially considering, that without this custom of worshipping God in secret, we cannot so well justify our Integrity by all other performances of public Devotion:
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But then, as this is less likely, and we may generally presume, that the conscience of performing the Duty it self, (which nothing but our regard to God,
But then, as this is less likely, and we may generally presume, that the conscience of performing the Duty it self, (which nothing but our regard to God,
so, it is too probable, that where any one is considerably frequent and diligent in attending publick Solemnities (in the mean time never retiring to his Closet) he is little other than an Hypocrite;
so, it is too probable, that where any one is considerably frequent and diligent in attending public Solemnities (in the mean time never retiring to his Closet) he is little other than an Hypocrite;
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and other such considerations as these, may perhaps have force enough to cement us in the common bond of Worship toward God (and it is well that any considerations do serve to keep up the face of publick Solemnities.) But in this our daily custom of secret Prayer, there may, perhaps, appear no other motive, that we can reflect upon,
and other such considerations as these, may perhaps have force enough to cement us in the Common bound of Worship towards God (and it is well that any considerations do serve to keep up the face of public Solemnities.) But in this our daily custom of secret Prayer, there may, perhaps, appear no other motive, that we can reflect upon,
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as urging us to it, but the great regard we have to this indispensable Command of our Blessed Lord, which bids us, when we pray to enter into our closets, and there shut our doors about us.
as urging us to it, but the great regard we have to this indispensable Command of our Blessed Lord, which bids us, when we pray to enter into our closets, and there shut our doors about us.
2. I may argue the Reasonableness and Expediency of this great Duty of praying to the Father in secret, from this consideration, that we have, in such times,
2. I may argue the Reasonableness and Expediency of this great Duty of praying to the Father in secret, from this consideration, that we have, in such times,
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There are particular concernments, wherein every pious Soul may interest Providence, betwixt himself and his gracious Father, of which publick Forms are not inclusive, at least, not plainly expressive of them;
There Are particular concernments, wherein every pious Soul may Interest Providence, betwixt himself and his gracious Father, of which public Forms Are not inclusive, At least, not plainly expressive of them;
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There may be some particular circumstances of Guilt, which it is not necessary we should lay open to the World, in our publick Confessions, which yet our gracious Father, not only allows, but encourages;
There may be Some particular Circumstances of Gilded, which it is not necessary we should lay open to the World, in our public Confessions, which yet our gracious Father, not only allows, but encourages;
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nay, expects that we should, in frequent Acts of Repentance, acknowledge before him, and expresly recite them, in order to our Pardon, and Reconciliation with himself.
nay, expects that we should, in frequent Acts of Repentance, acknowledge before him, and expressly recite them, in order to our Pardon, and Reconciliation with himself.
of pouring out our Souls in all the meltings of Repentance, the passions of Love, Joy, Submission and Resignation, with all the vigorous warmth of Converse and Communion with God.
of pouring out our Souls in all the meltings of Repentance, the passion of Love, Joy, Submission and Resignation, with all the vigorous warmth of Converse and Communion with God.
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and there shut the door, and pray to our Father which seeth us in secret. And indeed, where Endearments are great, and the Passions of Love more than ordinarily high,
and there shut the door, and pray to our Father which sees us in secret. And indeed, where Endearments Are great, and the Passion of Love more than ordinarily high,
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and mutual, there is a natural desire of Solitude, and Retiredness, that there be no interruption, no mistaken, mis-apprehended indecencies in the mutual Issues and Caresses of Love.
and mutual, there is a natural desire of Solitude, and Retiredness, that there be no interruption, no mistaken, misapprehended indecencies in the mutual Issues and Caresses of Love.
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It is not probable he could make such particular confessions of his Murder and Adultery, such frequent declarations of the weights and burdens of his Soul, in publick Solemnities,
It is not probable he could make such particular confessions of his Murder and Adultery, such frequent declarations of the weights and burdens of his Soul, in public Solemnities,
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Although afterward, for the vindication both of the Justice and Mercy of God, and for the future Instruction of the Church, he had them digested into their solemn Services.
Although afterwards, for the vindication both of the justice and Mercy of God, and for the future Instruction of the Church, he had them digested into their solemn Services.
And he that has been negligent, in opportunities of this nature, does thereby proclaim himself one, that has as yet been poorly awaken'd to any sense and concernment for his own Interests.
And he that has been negligent, in opportunities of this nature, does thereby proclaim himself one, that has as yet been poorly awakened to any sense and concernment for his own Interests.
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and an unmarried State, viz. that all he had alledged, was chiefly with this design, That they might attend the Lord without distraction, 1 Cor. 7.35. And as to this Particular;
and an unmarried State, viz. that all he had alleged, was chiefly with this Design, That they might attend the Lord without distraction, 1 Cor. 7.35. And as to this Particular;
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we make our selves more capable of gathering up the loyns of our Minds, and recollecting our Thoughts to a greater degree of Seriousness and Consistency, which is the Life and Soul of all Religious Worship whatever.
we make our selves more capable of gathering up the loins of our Minds, and recollecting our Thoughts to a greater degree of Seriousness and Consistency, which is the Life and Soul of all Religious Worship whatever.
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So that it is not improper Advice in a modern Authour, that where any live so as to have the conveniencies, they would do well, to set apart one particular place in the House, where no other concernment shou'd be manag'd,
So that it is not improper advice in a modern Author, that where any live so as to have the Conveniences, they would do well, to Set apart one particular place in the House, where no other concernment should be managed,
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yet delighted much in solitude for Prayer. See Mark 6.46. 4. Lastly, The great Promise in the Text ought to be an abundant Argument for our frequent retiring into our Closets, to perform our private Supplications and Prayers there:
yet delighted much in solitude for Prayer. See Mark 6.46. 4. Lastly, The great Promise in the Text ought to be an abundant Argument for our frequent retiring into our Closets, to perform our private Supplications and Prayers there:
Air, that makes no returns to the greatest noise, but a thin and unsatisfactory Echo; but we do as easily with the deep and inward Groans of our Minds, without the utterance of one word, reach the ears of God,
Air, that makes no returns to the greatest noise, but a thin and unsatisfactory Echo; but we do as Easily with the deep and inward Groans of our Minds, without the utterance of one word, reach the ears of God,
as the Heathen do, for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking, &c. In which Caution, we are not to suppose, our Saviour forbids all earnest repetition in Prayer,
as the Heathen do, for they think that they shall be herd for their much speaking, etc. In which Caution, we Are not to suppose, our Saviour forbids all earnest repetition in Prayer,
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because our Lord himself continued sometimes all night in prayer. But, in this place, he reproaches particularly those repetitions, that were us'd in the Gentile-Worship, with so much Clamour and Noise,
Because our Lord himself continued sometime all night in prayer. But, in this place, he Reproaches particularly those repetitions, that were used in the Gentile-Worship, with so much Clamour and Noise,
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It is some such clamorous, and incondite Devotion as this, that Elijah derides in the Prophets of Baal; when they were crying from morning to evening, O Baal, hear us, 1 Kings 18.26, 27, 28. He mocked them, and said, cry aloud:
It is Some such clamorous, and incondite Devotion as this, that Elijah derides in the prophets of Baal; when they were crying from morning to evening, Oh Baal, hear us, 1 Kings 18.26, 27, 28. He mocked them, and said, cry aloud:
And they cryed aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives, and lancers, till the blood gushed out — This Custom of loud and wearisome repetitions, the Comoedian reflects sharply upon;
And they cried aloud, and Cut themselves After their manner with knives, and lancers, till the blood gushed out — This Custom of loud and wearisome repetitions, the Comedian reflects sharply upon;
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Ohe, jam desine Deos, Ʋxor, gratulando obtundere — Cease, Wife, now at length, wearying the Gods with thanking them that your Daughter is found again;
Ohe, jam desine Gods, Ʋxor, gratulando obtundere — Cease, Wife, now At length, wearying the God's with thanking them that your Daughter is found again;
or mad, yet had its effectual reward and return from God, 1 Sam. 1.13, 20. And the Jews, of whom the Romans conjectur'd, that they worshipp'd nothing but the Clouds,
or mad, yet had its effectual reward and return from God, 1 Sam. 1.13, 20. And the jews, of whom the Romans conjectured, that they worshipped nothing but the Clouds,
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But then, as to these more secret and unseen acts of devotion, God himself undertakes to give out his peculiar rewards, they having had no other regard but to him only.
But then, as to these more secret and unseen acts of devotion, God himself undertakes to give out his peculiar rewards, they having had no other regard but to him only.
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How many a pious Soul have enter'd their Closets weeping, and have born such precious seed with them, that they have come out thence, bringing their sheaves with them!
How many a pious Soul have entered their Closets weeping, and have born such precious seed with them, that they have come out thence, bringing their sheaves with them!
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(that I may allude to that passage of the Psalmist, Ps. 126.6.) How many have gone in with a dead and streighten'd heart, that have come out again full of Heavenly and fervid Affections and Inclinations of mind toward God! And these are the first Instances of his rewarding them that pray to him in secret. And such Realities are these,
(that I may allude to that passage of the Psalmist, Ps. 126.6.) How many have gone in with a dead and straightened heart, that have come out again full of Heavenly and fervid Affections and Inclinations of mind towards God! And these Are the First Instances of his rewarding them that pray to him in secret. And such Realities Are these,
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and derive such solid and unquestionable Pleasures to the mind, that all the fantastick Pleasures and Rewards of this World, bear no proportion even to these less and unobserv'd Recompences, which such do, at present, meet with from God. But then,
and derive such solid and unquestionable Pleasures to the mind, that all the fantastic Pleasures and Rewards of this World, bear no proportion even to these less and unobserved Recompenses, which such do, At present, meet with from God. But then,
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(3.) Lastly, He hath further undertaken, not only to give them these secret and hidden Rewards, which good Men find in the inward Pleasures of their own minds;
(3.) Lastly, He hath further undertaken, not only to give them these secret and hidden Rewards, which good Men find in the inward Pleasures of their own minds;
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but will also, in the great upshot of things, reward them openly. This oftentimes befals them in this World, in very signal Returns of Prayer, by many and evident Answers, in the present Disposals of Divine Providence,
but will also, in the great upshot of things, reward them openly. This oftentimes befalls them in this World, in very signal Returns of Prayer, by many and evident Answers, in the present Disposals of Divine Providence,
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when God has condescended actually to accomplish for such, the desires of their hearts, that they are capable of triumphing with David, and saying as he did, Ps. 34.6. This poor man cryed, and the Lord heard him, and delivered him out of all his troubles.
when God has condescended actually to accomplish for such, the Desires of their hearts, that they Are capable of triumphing with David, and saying as he did, Ps. 34.6. This poor man cried, and the Lord herd him, and Delivered him out of all his Troubles.
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and the whole World of Men, that will stand concern'd at the Bar and Tribunal above, God himself will not disdain to own and acknowledge the Services, the Acts of Devotion and Worship that some have perform'd before him, in the truth and integrity of their minds,
and the Whole World of Men, that will stand concerned At the Bar and Tribunal above, God himself will not disdain to own and acknowledge the Services, the Acts of Devotion and Worship that Some have performed before him, in the truth and integrity of their minds,
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are they not in thy book? And God himself by his Prophet declares how he will own such at last, Mal. 3.16, 17. A Book of remembrance was written before him,
Are they not in thy book? And God himself by his Prophet declares how he will own such At last, Malachi 3.16, 17. A Book of remembrance was written before him,
And thus much may serve for Enquiry into the Reasons and Grounds of Obligation, that lies upon us for performing this Duty of entering into our closets, and there praying to our Father in secret.
And thus much may serve for Enquiry into the Reasons and Grounds of Obligation, that lies upon us for performing this Duty of entering into our closets, and there praying to our Father in secret.
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It has been the observation of the Heathen Moralists of old, that all the Acts of Devotion, which wicked Men at any time performed, could not charm the Gods,
It has been the observation of the Heathen Moralists of old, that all the Acts of Devotion, which wicked Men At any time performed, could not charm the God's,
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The Holy Scriptures speak higher, Prov. 15.8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? Hence that blind Man, whom our Saviour had restored to sight, argues with the Jews, from a common and indisputable Principle of their own, that He must needs be a good Man, that had done so great a work. Joh. 9.31. Now we know that God heareth not sinners;
The Holy Scriptures speak higher, Curae 15.8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, how much more when he brings it with a wicked mind? Hence that blind Man, whom our Saviour had restored to sighed, argues with the jews, from a Common and indisputable Principle of their own, that He must needs be a good Man, that had done so great a work. John 9.31. Now we know that God hears not Sinners;
Hence that Apostolical Injunction, 1 Tim. 2.8. I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands — It is an Observation that Philo Judaeus makes of the Essenes, whom he represented as a most Religious Sect amongst the Jews;
Hence that Apostolical Injunction, 1 Tim. 2.8. I will Therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands — It is an Observation that Philo Judaeus makes of the Essenes, whom he represented as a most Religious Sect among the jews;
NONLATINALPHABET, &c. They lift up their eyes and hands towards Heaven; eyes, that have been Religiously restrain'd from any thing unworthy that place:
, etc. They lift up their eyes and hands towards Heaven; eyes, that have been Religiously restrained from any thing unworthy that place:
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nor breathe out our Prayers from impure and vicious Minds; because we thereby destroy the Ground and Foundation of our Hopes and Expectations in Prayer,
nor breathe out our Prayers from impure and vicious Minds; Because we thereby destroy the Ground and Foundation of our Hope's and Expectations in Prayer,
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And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight, 1 Joh. 3.21, 22. 2. We are also to do it with all imaginable Humility and Reverence toward God.
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, Because we keep his Commandments, and do those things that Are pleasing in his sighed, 1 John 3.21, 22. 2. We Are also to do it with all imaginable Humility and reverence towards God.
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He can (I say) dress and adorn his Publick Devotions, and in these instances, perhaps, may have the advantage of the more devout and pious Soul. As the Ape, in its Acts of Imitation, sometimes over-does the Man; or as the Man of Compliment, in his Courtships and vehement Protestations, will speak and pretend beyond the Friend. But the unquestionable Proof of Devotion in earnest, is,
He can (I say) dress and adorn his Public Devotions, and in these instances, perhaps, may have the advantage of the more devout and pious Soul. As the Ape, in its Acts of Imitation, sometime over-does the Man; or as the Man of Compliment, in his Courtships and vehement Protestations, will speak and pretend beyond the Friend. But the unquestionable Proof of Devotion in earnest, is,
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the Subject should forget the distance, and presume upon all the sacred Characters of Majesty, by a slovenly Familiarity, that would be no where allowable.
the Subject should forget the distance, and presume upon all the sacred Characters of Majesty, by a slovenly Familiarity, that would be not where allowable.
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The presence of others oftentimes restrains the inward vehemencies of Devotion, that we cannot express our selves with that vigour and earnestness of Action, which,
The presence of Others oftentimes restrains the inward vehemencies of Devotion, that we cannot express our selves with that vigour and earnestness of Actium, which,
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The truly Religious and Devout Soul is jealous of Show and Ostentation, and through the Modesty of his Religion, is careful to suppress all those open ways of acting it, from the observation of others.
The truly Religious and Devout Soul is jealous of Show and Ostentation, and through the Modesty of his Religion, is careful to suppress all those open ways of acting it, from the observation of Others.
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We have then better opportunities for recollecting our wants, or our dangers; as also a larger scope of expressing and urging them with greater importunity.
We have then better opportunities for recollecting our Wants, or our dangers; as also a larger scope of expressing and urging them with greater importunity.
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So that, as we have no pretence for coldness, or indifferency then, so let it be our care and endeavour, by all means, to awaken all the Powers of our Souls to the greatest heights of Zeal and Devotion that we can arrive at,
So that, as we have no pretence for coldness, or indifferency then, so let it be our care and endeavour, by all means, to awaken all the Powers of our Souls to the greatest heights of Zeal and Devotion that we can arrive At,
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that keeps a faithful and advantageous Register of all the Evidences of our Zeal and Devotion, where we have taken care, that no eye should observe them but his own.
that keeps a faithful and advantageous Register of all the Evidences of our Zeal and Devotion, where we have taken care, that no eye should observe them but his own.
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