WHOSOEVER understandeth any thing of the State of Christianity, as it hath now been for some Ages in the World, will be easily convinced, that there is no one Point of our Religion more necessary to be daily Preached, to be earnestly pressed and insisted on,
WHOSOEVER understands any thing of the State of Christianity, as it hath now been for Some Ages in the World, will be Easily convinced, that there is no one Point of our Religion more necessary to be daily Preached, to be earnestly pressed and insisted on,
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The great and principal Commandment which God gave the Jews, and which (as they themselves teach) was the Foundation of all their Law, was, to worship the God of Israel, and Him only to serve: yet such was the Perversness of that People, that This was the Commandment, that of all others, they could never be brought to Keep;
The great and principal Commandment which God gave the jews, and which (as they themselves teach) was the Foundation of all their Law, was, to worship the God of Israel, and Him only to serve: yet such was the Perverseness of that People, that This was the Commandment, that of all Others, they could never be brought to Keep;
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but they were continually running into Idolatry, notwithstanding all the Methods that God made use of to reclaim them from that Sin. What the Worship of one God was to the Jews; that Peace, and Love, and Ʋnity, is to the Christians,
but they were continually running into Idolatry, notwithstanding all the Methods that God made use of to reclaim them from that Sin. What the Worship of one God was to the jews; that Peace, and Love, and Ʋnity, is to the Christians,
even the Great distinguishing Law and Character of their Profession. And yet, to the shame of Christians it may be spoken, there is no one Commandment in all Christ's Religion, that has been so generally and so scandalously violated among his Followers, as this.
even the Great distinguishing Law and Character of their Profession. And yet, to the shame of Christians it may be spoken, there is no one Commandment in all Christ's Religion, that has been so generally and so scandalously violated among his Followers, as this.
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Witness the many bitter Fewds and Contentions that have so long Embroiled Christendom; and the numerous Sects, and Parties, and Communions, into which at this day it stands divided.
Witness the many bitter Feuds and Contentions that have so long Embroiled Christendom; and the numerous Sects, and Parties, and Communions, into which At this day it Stands divided.
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And God knows, this is a thing that cannot be sufficiently lamented among our selves: For though in many Respects we are the Happiest Nation in the World;
And God knows, this is a thing that cannot be sufficiently lamented among our selves: For though in many Respects we Are the Happiest nation in the World;
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and particularly in this, that we have the Advantage of all others, both as to the Constitution of our Church, and the Purity of Christ's Doctrine, professed therein:
and particularly in this, that we have the Advantage of all Others, both as to the Constitution of our Church, and the Purity of Christ's Doctrine, professed therein:
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and that an End being put to our unaccountable Separations, and the Unchristian Animosities they are the Occasion of, we shall all join together in one Communion, and with one mind, and one mouth, glorifie God, (as the Apostle expresses it) God only knows.
and that an End being put to our unaccountable Separations, and the Unchristian Animosities they Are the Occasion of, we shall all join together in one Communion, and with one mind, and one Mouth, Glorify God, (as the Apostle Expresses it) God only knows.
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First, To Explain the Duty here recommended, by reducing it to its Particular Rules and Instances. Secondly, To set before you the great Obligations that lie upon us to the Practice of it.
First, To Explain the Duty Here recommended, by reducing it to its Particular Rules and Instances. Secondly, To Set before you the great Obligations that lie upon us to the Practice of it.
you may be pleased to take notice, That this Duty hath a twofold Object, according to the two different Relations and Capacities in which we are to be considered;
you may be pleased to take notice, That this Duty hath a twofold Object, according to the two different Relations and Capacities in which we Are to be considered;
namely, the Church our Common Mother, and Particular Christians our Brethren. In the first Relation, we are considered as Subjects, in the other as Fellow Christians. Now with respect to the former, the Peace we are to pursue implies Obedience, and the Preservation of Communion, in opposition to Schism and Separation. With respect to the latter, it implies mutual Love and Charity, in opposition to Quarrels and Contentions. So that you see, my Business upon this first Head must be, to shew what are the Particulars of our Duty,
namely, the Church our Common Mother, and Particular Christians our Brothers. In the First Relation, we Are considered as Subject's, in the other as Fellow Christians. Now with respect to the former, the Peace we Are to pursue Implies obedience, and the Preservation of Communion, in opposition to Schism and Separation. With respect to the latter, it Implies mutual Love and Charity, in opposition to Quarrels and Contentions. So that you see, my Business upon this First Head must be, to show what Are the Particulars of our Duty,
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I begin with what is due from us to the Church in order to Peace, as Peace stands in Contradistinction to Schism. And this Point I shall beg leave to discuss, very plainly and particularly;
I begin with what is due from us to the Church in order to Peace, as Peace Stands in Contradistinction to Schism. And this Point I shall beg leave to discuss, very plainly and particularly;
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And yet it is a matter of such Consequence, that the right understanding of it would go a great way to the Cure of the sad Divisions that are among us.
And yet it is a matter of such Consequence, that the right understanding of it would go a great Way to the Cure of the sad Divisions that Are among us.
The first Proposition I lay down is this, That every Christian is, by vertue of his Christianity, a Member of the Church of Christ, and is bound to join in External Communion with it, where it can be had.
The First Proposition I lay down is this, That every Christian is, by virtue of his Christianity, a Member of the Church of christ, and is bound to join in External Communion with it, where it can be had.
For the clearing of this, let it be taken notice of, That the Method which our Saviour set on foot for our Salvation, doth not so much consider us as single Persons, as joined together in one common Society. It was his Design, to gather to Himself a Church out of Mankind, to erect and form a Body Politick, of which Himself should be the Head, and Particular Christians the Members; and in this Method through Obedience to his Laws and Government, to bring Men to Salvation.
For the clearing of this, let it be taken notice of, That the Method which our Saviour Set on foot for our Salvation, does not so much Consider us as single Persons, as joined together in one Common Society. It was his Design, to gather to Himself a Church out of Mankind, to erect and from a Body Politic, of which Himself should be the Head, and Particular Christians the Members; and in this Method through obedience to his Laws and Government, to bring Men to Salvation.
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Sometimes Christ and Christians are represented under the Notion of a Vine; of which He is the Root, and They are the Branches. Sometimes under the Notion of a Natural Body, of which Christ is the Head, and all Believers the Members. And accordingly what ever Christ is said to have done, or suffered for Mankind, he is said to have done or suffered for them, not as Scattered Individuals, but as Incorporated into a Church. Thus Christ loved the Church and gave himself for it.
Sometime christ and Christians Are represented under the Notion of a Vine; of which He is the Root, and They Are the Branches. Sometime under the Notion of a Natural Body, of which christ is the Head, and all Believers the Members. And accordingly what ever christ is said to have done, or suffered for Mankind, he is said to have done or suffered for them, not as Scattered Individuals, but as Incorporated into a Church. Thus christ loved the Church and gave himself for it.
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Christ is the Saviour of his Body, that is to say the Church; with many passages of the like Importance The plain Consequence from hence is, that every Person,
christ is the Saviour of his Body, that is to say the Church; with many passages of the like Importance The plain Consequence from hence is, that every Person,
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so far as he is a Christian, so far he is a Member of the Church. And agreeably hereto, it is very plain that Baptism which is by all acknowledged, to be the Rite of Initiating us into Christianity is in Scripture declared to be the Rite whereby we are entred and admitted into the Church. Thus St. Paul expresly tells us, that by one Spirit we are all Baptized into one Body.
so Far as he is a Christian, so Far he is a Member of the Church. And agreeably hereto, it is very plain that Baptism which is by all acknowledged, to be the Rite of Initiating us into Christianity is in Scripture declared to be the Rite whereby we Are entered and admitted into the Church. Thus Saint Paul expressly tells us, that by one Spirit we Are all Baptised into one Body.
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Now then it being thus evident, that every Christian as a Christian, is a Member of that Body of Christ which we call the Church; there will be little need of taking pains to prove, that every such person is obliged to joyn in External Communion with the Church where he can do so:
Now then it being thus evident, that every Christian as a Christian, is a Member of that Body of christ which we call the Church; there will be little need of taking pains to prove, that every such person is obliged to join in External Communion with the Church where he can do so:
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Now, how these can be in any measure attained, without associating together in publick Assemblies and mutual Offices, and other Acts of External Communion with one another, cannot any ways be imagined.
Now, how these can be in any measure attained, without associating together in public Assemblies and mutual Offices, and other Acts of External Communion with one Another, cannot any ways be imagined.
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And as little in the Second place, can it be conceived how without this we can be made partakers of the Benefits and Privileges that Christ hath made over to the Members of his Church. For we are to consider that God hath so ordered the matter,
And as little in the Second place, can it be conceived how without this we can be made partakers of the Benefits and Privileges that christ hath made over to the Members of his Church. For we Are to Consider that God hath so ordered the matter,
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and the Grace of the Holy Spirit, are not ordinarily conveyed to us so immediately by God, but that there must intervene the Ministery of Men. God's holy Word and Sacraments are the Channels in which they are derived to us;
and the Grace of the Holy Spirit, Are not ordinarily conveyed to us so immediately by God, but that there must intervene the Ministry of Men. God's holy Word and Sacraments Are the Channels in which they Are derived to us;
as in case of a General Apostasie of the Church; or of Persecution for Religion; or of an unjust Excommunication, or any other case where Communion with a true visible Church is denied to us.
as in case of a General Apostasy of the Church; or of Persecution for Religion; or of an unjust Excommunication, or any other case where Communion with a true visible Church is denied to us.
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I only name them. 1. How untrue their Position is that maintain, that all our Obligation to Church-Communion doth arise from a voluntary admission of our selves into some particular Congregation, and an explicit Promise or Ingagement to joyn with it in Church-Ordinances. 2. How wildly and extravagantly they discourse that talk of a Christianity at large, without relation to a Church, or Communion with any Society of Christians.
I only name them. 1. How untrue their Position is that maintain, that all our Obligation to Church-Communion does arise from a voluntary admission of our selves into Some particular Congregation, and an explicit Promise or Engagement to join with it in Church ordinances. 2. How wildly and extravagantly they discourse that talk of a Christianity At large, without Relation to a Church, or Communion with any Society of Christians.
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The second Proposition is, That every one is bound to joyn in Communion with the established National Church to which he belongs, supposing there be nothing in the Terms of its Communion that renders it unlawful for him so to do.
The second Proposition is, That every one is bound to join in Communion with the established National Church to which he belongs, supposing there be nothing in the Terms of its Communion that renders it unlawful for him so to do.
For if we are bound to maintain Communion with the Catholick Church, as I have before proved, it is plain, that we are bound to maintain Communion with that Part of it, within whose Verge the Divine Providence has cast us.
For if we Are bound to maintain Communion with the Catholic Church, as I have before proved, it is plain, that we Are bound to maintain Communion with that Part of it, within whose Verge the Divine Providence has cast us.
or pretend to be Parts of the Catholick Church; so that it may be all one as to our communicating with that, which of these we joyn with, supposing we joyn but with one of them;
or pretend to be Parts of the Catholic Church; so that it may be all one as to our communicating with that, which of these we join with, supposing we join but with one of them;
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But as to this, I desire it may be considered, that That, which lays an Obligation upon us to joyn in Communion with the Church (to wit our being Members of that one Body of Christ ) doth also lay an Obligation upon us,
But as to this, I desire it may be considered, that That, which lays an Obligation upon us to join in Communion with the Church (to wit our being Members of that one Body of christ) does also lay an Obligation upon us,
as much as in us lies, to preserve the Ʋnity of that Body, (for this both the Fundamental Laws of Society, and the express Precepts of Christianity do require of every Member: ) But now to make a Rent in,
as much as in us lies, to preserve the Ʋnity of that Body, (for this both the Fundamental Laws of Society, and the express Precepts of Christianity do require of every Member:) But now to make a Rend in,
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or separate from any Part of the Body of Christ, with which we may lawfully communicate (and such we now suppose the established Assemblies of the Nation to be) is directly contrary to the preserving the Ʋnity of that Body: And therefore certainly such a Rent or Separation must be unlawful.
or separate from any Part of the Body of christ, with which we may lawfully communicate (and such we now suppose the established Assemblies of the nation to be) is directly contrary to the preserving the Ʋnity of that Body: And Therefore Certainly such a Rend or Separation must be unlawful.
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So that let our pretences be what they will, so long as the fixed Regular Assemblies of the Nation wherein we live, do truly belong to the Catholick Church, and we can lawfully joyn with them, it is certain, we are bound so to do,
So that let our pretences be what they will, so long as the fixed Regular Assemblies of the nation wherein we live, do truly belong to the Catholic Church, and we can lawfully join with them, it is certain, we Are bound so to do,
and a breach of the Apostle 's Precept of avoiding those that cause Divisions. Rom. 16.17. The third Poposition is, That the being a Member of any Church, doth oblige a Man to submit to all the Laws and Constitutions of that Church.
and a breach of the Apostle is Precept of avoiding those that cause Divisions. Rom. 16.17. The third Proposition is, That the being a Member of any Church, does oblige a Man to submit to all the Laws and Constitutions of that Church.
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For to suppose a Society, and yet to suppose the Members of it not under an Obligation to obey its Laws and Government, is to make Ropes of Sand, to suppose a Body without Sinews and Ligaments to hold its parts together.
For to suppose a Society, and yet to suppose the Members of it not under an Obligation to obey its Laws and Government, is to make Ropes of Sand, to suppose a Body without Sinews and Ligaments to hold its parts together.
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So that all the Question here, is concerning the nature and extent of the Church 's Power over her Members, how far and in what instances she hath Authority to oblige them.
So that all the Question Here, is Concerning the nature and extent of the Church is Power over her Members, how Far and in what instances she hath authority to oblige them.
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For it must be acknowledged in the first place, that the Church must, as all other Societies, be intrusted with, at least so much power over her Subjects, as is necessary for the securing her own Welfare and Preservation: For to think otherwise, is to suppose God to have founded a Church, and intended the Well-being and Continuance of it;
For it must be acknowledged in the First place, that the Church must, as all other Societies, be Entrusted with, At least so much power over her Subject's, as is necessary for the securing her own Welfare and Preservation: For to think otherwise, is to suppose God to have founded a Church, and intended the Well-being and Continuance of it;
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and yet to suppose that he hath denied her the use of the Means without which that Well-being and Continuance cannot be attained; which is monstrous and contradictious.
and yet to suppose that he hath denied her the use of the Means without which that Well-being and Continuance cannot be attained; which is monstrous and contradictious.
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First, That Provision be made for the due and orderly performance of the Worship of God. Secondly, That there be means of maintaining Peace and Ʋnity among its Members. This latter is necessary to the Welfare and Preservation of a Church as a Society, the former is necessary to it as a Religious Society.
First, That Provision be made for the due and orderly performance of the Worship of God. Secondly, That there be means of maintaining Peace and Ʋnity among its Members. This latter is necessary to the Welfare and Preservation of a Church as a Society, the former is necessary to it as a Religious Society.
Now then this being admitted, it follows in the general, that whatever Power over her Subjects is necessary in order to either of these things, all That at least must be supposed to be lodged in the Church, that is to say, in Those that have the Govenment of it.
Now then this being admitted, it follows in the general, that whatever Power over her Subjects is necessary in order to either of these things, all That At least must be supposed to be lodged in the Church, that is to say, in Those that have the Government of it.
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So that from hence it is plain, in the first place, that the Church hath power so far to restrain the exercise of her Subjects Liberty, as to oblige them to all such Laws, Rules, Orders, and Ceremonies as she shall establish for the more Solemn, Regular, Decent, and Convenient Administration of Religious Affairs. And if it be questioned whether her Appointments do indeed conduce to that end, of That She her self is to be the Judge; Her Members being no farther concerned therein than only,
So that from hence it is plain, in the First place, that the Church hath power so Far to restrain the exercise of her Subject's Liberty, as to oblige them to all such Laws, Rules, Order, and Ceremonies as she shall establish for the more Solemn, Regular, Decent, and Convenient Administration of Religious Affairs. And if it be questioned whither her Appointments do indeed conduce to that end, of That She her self is to be the Judge; Her Members being no farther concerned therein than only,
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before they obey her Impositions, to see that they be not repugnant to the known Laws of God. This Power the Church must be supposed to have, otherwise She will not be enabled to make Provision for the first thing whereon her Welfare doth depend, viz. the Performance of God's Worship and Service in a due and orderly manner.
before they obey her Impositions, to see that they be not repugnant to the known Laws of God. This Power the Church must be supposed to have, otherwise She will not be enabled to make Provision for the First thing whereon her Welfare does depend, viz. the Performance of God's Worship and Service in a due and orderly manner.
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Secondly, From hence also it is plain that the Church must be furnished with a Power to end and determine Controversies of Religion that arise among its Members: that is to say, to give such an Authoritative decision of them,
Secondly, From hence also it is plain that the Church must be furnished with a Power to end and determine Controversies of Religion that arise among its Members: that is to say, to give such an Authoritative decision of them,
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But here it may be taken notice, that this Power of ending Controversies, which we ascribe to the Church, doth not imply any Anthority over our Judgments; or that in virtue thereof she can oblige us to give an inward assent to her Determinations, any farther than she gives us evidence for the Truth of them: (which is that extravagant Power the Church of Rome doth challenge to her self) but only an Authority over our Practices, that she can oblige us to submit so far to her Definitions, as not to act any thing contrary to them.
But Here it may be taken notice, that this Power of ending Controversies, which we ascribe to the Church, does not imply any authority over our Judgments; or that in virtue thereof she can oblige us to give an inward assent to her Determinations, any farther than she gives us evidence for the Truth of them: (which is that extravagant Power the Church of Room does challenge to her self) but only an authority over our Practices, that she can oblige us to submit so Far to her Definitions, as not to act any thing contrary to them.
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and the Church have no Authority to impose silence upon them, it cannot be avoided but she will be over-run with Heresies, and embroiled in insinite Quarrels and Controversies, to the destruction of her publick Peace.
and the Church have no authority to impose silence upon them, it cannot be avoided but she will be overrun with Heresies, and embroiled in Infinite Quarrels and Controversies, to the destruction of her public Peace.
The fourth Proposition is, That we can have no just cause of withdrawing our Communion from the Church whereof we are Members, but when we cannot communicate with it without the Commission of a Sin.
The fourth Proposition is, That we can have no just cause of withdrawing our Communion from the Church whereof we Are Members, but when we cannot communicate with it without the Commission of a Sin.
So that there are but Two cases, wherein it can be lawful to withdraw our Communion from a Church, because there are but two cases wherein Communion with her can be sinful. One is,
So that there Are but Two cases, wherein it can be lawful to withdraw our Communion from a Church, Because there Are but two cases wherein Communion with her can be sinful. One is,
when the Church requires of us, as a Condition of her Communion, an Acknowledgment and Profession of that for a Truth, which is an Errour. The other is,
when the Church requires of us, as a Condition of her Communion, an Acknowledgment and Profession of that for a Truth, which is an Error. The other is,
when the Church requires of us, as a Condition of her Communion, the joyning with her in some practices which are against the Laws of God. In these two Cases to withdraw our Obedience to the Church is so far from being a Sin, that it is a necessary Duty; because we have an obligation to the Laws of God antecedent to that we have to those of the Church; and we are bound to obey these no farther than they are consonant or agreeable to those.
when the Church requires of us, as a Condition of her Communion, the joining with her in Some practices which Are against the Laws of God. In these two Cases to withdraw our obedience to the Church is so Far from being a since, that it is a necessary Duty; Because we have an obligation to the Laws of God antecedent to that we have to those of the Church; and we Are bound to obey these no farther than they Are consonant or agreeable to those.
But now from this discourse it will appear how insufficient those Causes, how unwarrantable those Grounds are, upon which many among us have proceeded to Separation from our Church.
But now from this discourse it will appear how insufficient those Causes, how unwarrantable those Grounds Are, upon which many among us have proceeded to Separation from our Church.
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For, first, If what I have laid down be true, it cannot be true that Ʋnscriptural Impositions are a warrantable cause of Separation from a Church; supposing that by Ʋnscriptural be meant no more than only what is neither Commanded nor Forbid in the Scriptures.
For, First, If what I have laid down be true, it cannot be true that Ʋnscriptural Impositions Are a warrantable cause of Separation from a Church; supposing that by Ʋnscriptural be meant no more than only what is neither Commanded nor Forbid in the Scriptures.
then it cannot be imagined how their being commanded can make them unlawful: So that in this case, there is no Sin in yielding obedience to the Church, and consequently no cause of withdrawing our Communion from it.
then it cannot be imagined how their being commanded can make them unlawful: So that in this case, there is no since in yielding Obedience to the Church, and consequently no cause of withdrawing our Communion from it.
Neither secondly can it be true, that Errours in a Church as to matter of Doctrines or Corruptions as to matter of Practice, so long as those Errours and Corruptions are only suffered, but not imposed, can be a sufficient cause of Separation; the reason is,
Neither secondly can it be true, that Errors in a Church as to matter of Doctrines or Corruptions as to matter of Practice, so long as those Errors and Corruptions Are only suffered, but not imposed, can be a sufficient cause of Separation; the reason is,
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So that so long as we can Communicate with a Church, without either professing her Errours, or partaking in her sinful Practices, as in the present case it is supposed we may do;
So that so long as we can Communicate with a Church, without either professing her Errors, or partaking in her sinful Practices, as in the present case it is supposed we may do;
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Neither in the third and last place is the enjoying a more profitable Ministery, or living under a more pure Discipline in a separate Congregation a just Cause of forsaking the Communion of the Church of which we are Members.
Neither in the third and last place is the enjoying a more profitable Ministry, or living under a more pure Discipline in a separate Congregation a just Cause of forsaking the Communion of the Church of which we Are Members.
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But the enjoyment of a less profitable Ministery, or a less pure Discipline, doth not make her Communion sinful; therefore the enjoyment of a more profitable Ministery or a more pure Discipline, cannot make a Separation from her lawful.
But the enjoyment of a less profitable Ministry, or a less pure Discipline, does not make her Communion sinful; Therefore the enjoyment of a more profitable Ministry or a more pure Discipline, cannot make a Separation from her lawful.
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Thus have I, as briefly as I could, represented to you the Particulars of that Duty we owe to our common Mother, in the preservation of her Ʋnity and Communion. And I hope I have not been so zealous for Peace, as to have been at all injurious to Truth.
Thus have I, as briefly as I could, represented to you the Particulars of that Duty we owe to our Common Mother, in the preservation of her Ʋnity and Communion. And I hope I have not been so zealous for Peace, as to have been At all injurious to Truth.
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I am confident I have said nothing but what is very agreeable to Scripture and Reason, and the Sense of the Best and Antientest Christians: And I am certain I have not intrenched upon any of those Grounds upon which our Ancestors proceeded, to the Reformation of Religion among us.
I am confident I have said nothing but what is very agreeable to Scripture and Reason, and the Sense of the Best and Ancientest Christians: And I am certain I have not entrenched upon any of those Grounds upon which our Ancestors proceeded, to the Reformation of Religion among us.
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all I can say, is this, That the Truths here delivered, are really of so great importance to Religion and the publick Peace, that they ought not to be dissembled or suppressed,
all I can say, is this, That the Truths Here Delivered, Are really of so great importance to Religion and the public Peace, that they ought not to be dissembled or suppressed,
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for any bad Reception they may meet with from some Men: But as for the manner of delivering them, I have taken all the care I could, not to give offence to any.
for any bad Reception they may meet with from Some Men: But as for the manner of delivering them, I have taken all the care I could, not to give offence to any.
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I now pass on to the second part of my Task upon this Head; which is to consider the Duty recommended in the Text, with relation to particular Christians, our Brethren.
I now pass on to the second part of my Task upon this Head; which is to Consider the Duty recommended in the Text, with Relation to particular Christians, our Brothers.
The first Rule is, to distinguish carefully between matters of Faith, and matters of Opinion; and as to these latter, to be willing that every one should enjoy the liberty of judging for himself.
The First Rule is, to distinguish carefully between matters of Faith, and matters of Opinion; and as to these latter, to be willing that every one should enjoy the liberty of judging for himself.
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This is one thing that would help very much to the extinguishing of those unnatural Heats and Animosities, which have long been the Reproach of Christians.
This is one thing that would help very much to the extinguishing of those unnatural Heats and Animosities, which have long been the Reproach of Christians.
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but would allow every Man to abound in his own sense, so long as the Church's Peace is not hereby injured, we should not have so many bitter Quarrels and Heart-burnings among us. But, alas!
but would allow every Man to abound in his own sense, so long as the Church's Peace is not hereby injured, we should not have so many bitter Quarrels and Heartburnings among us. But, alas!
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whilst every one will frame a System of Divinity of his own head, and every puny Notion of that System must be Christen'd by the name of an Article of Faith; and every Man that doth not believe just as he doth, must streight be a Heretick for not doing so:
while every one will frame a System of Divinity of his own head, and every puny Notion of that System must be Christened by the name of an Article of Faith; and every Man that does not believe just as he does, must straight be a Heretic for not doing so:
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It were heartily to be wished, that Christians would consider that the Articles of Faith, those things that God hath made necessary by every one to be believed in order to his Salvation, are but very few; and they are all of them so plainly and clearly set down in the Scripture, that it is impossible for any sincere honest-minded Man to miss of the true sense of them.
It were heartily to be wished, that Christians would Consider that the Articles of Faith, those things that God hath made necessary by every one to be believed in order to his Salvation, Are but very few; and they Are all of them so plainly and clearly Set down in the Scripture, that it is impossible for any sincere honest-minded Man to miss of the true sense of them.
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And they have farther this Badge to distinguish them from all other Truths, that they have an immediate influence upon Men's Lives, a direct Tendency to make Men Better; whereas most of those things that make the matter of our Controversies,
And they have farther this Badge to distinguish them from all other Truths, that they have an immediate influence upon Men's Lives, a Direct Tendency to make Men Better; whereas most of those things that make the matter of our Controversies,
They are neither so clearly revealed or propounded in the Scripture, but that even good Men, through the great difference of their Parts, Learning and Education, may,
They Are neither so clearly revealed or propounded in the Scripture, but that even good Men, through the great difference of their Parts, Learning and Education, may,
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Nor do they at all concern a Christian Life, but are matters of pure Notion and Speculation. So that it cannot with any reason be pretended that they are Points upon which Men's Salvation doth depend.
Nor do they At all concern a Christian Life, but Are matters of pure Notion and Speculation. So that it cannot with any reason be pretended that they Are Points upon which Men's Salvation does depend.
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why should we be angry with any one for having other Opinions about them than we have? Why should we not rather permit Men to use their Ʋnderstandings as well as they can;
why should we be angry with any one for having other Opinions about them than we have? Why should we not rather permit Men to use their Ʋnderstandings as well as they can;
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The second thing I would recommend, is a great Simplicity and Purity of Intention in the pursuit of Truth; and at no hand to let Passion or Interest, or any Self-end be ingredient into our Religion.
The second thing I would recommend, is a great Simplicity and Purity of Intention in the pursuit of Truth; and At no hand to let Passion or Interest, or any Self-end be ingredient into our Religion.
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but something, of which that is only the Mask and Pretence, some By-ends that must be served, some Secular Interest that we have espoused, which must be carried on.
but something, of which that is only the Mask and Pretence, Some By-ends that must be served, Some Secular Interest that we have espoused, which must be carried on.
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Or we desire to get our selves a Name by some great Atchievements in the Noble Science of Controversies: Or we are possessed with the Spirit of Contradiction: Or we delight in Novelties:
Or we desire to get our selves a Name by Some great Achievements in the Noble Science of Controversies: Or we Are possessed with the Spirit of Contradiction: Or we delight in Novelties:
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If we would but cast these Beams out of our eyes, we should both see more clearly, and certainly live more peaceably, But whilst we pursue base and sordid Ends under the pretence of maintaining Truth, we shall always be in Errour, and always in Contention.
If we would but cast these Beams out of our eyes, we should both see more clearly, and Certainly live more peaceably, But while we pursue base and sordid Ends under the pretence of maintaining Truth, we shall always be in Error, and always in Contention.
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let us mortifie all our Pride and Vain-glory, our Passion and Emulation, our Covetuousness and Revenge; and bring nothing in the World to our Debates about Religion,
let us mortify all our Pride and Vainglory, our Passion and Emulation, our Covetousness and Revenge; and bring nothing in the World to our Debates about Religion,
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And this I dare say farther, to encourage you to labour after this Temper of Mind, That he that comes thus qualified to the Study of Religion, though he may not have the luck always to light on the Truth, yet with all his Errours, be they what they will, he is more acceptable to God,
And this I Dare say farther, to encourage you to labour After this Temper of Mind, That he that comes thus qualified to the Study of Religion, though he may not have the luck always to Light on the Truth, yet with all his Errors, be they what they will, he is more acceptable to God,
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He that believes a Falshood after he hath used his sincere endeavours to find the Truth, is not half so much a Heretick as he that professeth a Truth out of evil Principles, and prostituteth it to unworthy Ends.
He that believes a Falsehood After he hath used his sincere endeavours to find the Truth, is not half so much a Heretic as he that Professes a Truth out of evil Principles, and prostituteth it to unworthy Ends.
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I do not know how it comes to pass, whether through too much heat and eagerness of disputing, that we do not mind one another's Sense, or whether through too much love to our own manner of Thinking or Speaking, that we will not endure any thing but what is conveyed to us in our own Methods: But, really, it often happens that most bitter Quarrels do commence, not so much from the different Sense of the contending Parties concerning the things they contend about,
I do not know how it comes to pass, whither through too much heat and eagerness of disputing, that we do not mind one another's Sense, or whither through too much love to our own manner of Thinking or Speaking, that we will not endure any thing but what is conveyed to us in our own Methods: But, really, it often happens that most bitter Quarrels do commence, not so much from the different Sense of the contending Parties Concerning the things they contend about,
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It would be, perhaps, no hard matter to make this appear in those Controversies that are so much agitated among us concerning Faith and Justification, and the necessity of good Works to Salvation;
It would be, perhaps, no hard matter to make this appear in those Controversies that Are so much agitated among us Concerning Faith and Justification, and the necessity of good Works to Salvation;
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The Difference that is among us as to these Points, is, possibly, not much greater than this, That some Men, in these Matters, speak more clearly and fully; others, more imperfectly and obscurely.
The Difference that is among us as to these Points, is, possibly, not much greater than this, That Some Men, in these Matters, speak more clearly and Fully; Others, more imperfectly and obscurely.
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as appears from this, That being interrogated concerning the Consequences of their several Opinions, they generally agree in admitting or rejecting the same.
as appears from this, That being Interrogated Concerning the Consequences of their several Opinions, they generally agree in admitting or rejecting the same.
But Fourthly, Another thing that would make for Peace, is this; Never to charge upon Men the Consequences of their Opinions, when they expresly disown them.
But Fourthly, another thing that would make for Peace, is this; Never to charge upon Men the Consequences of their Opinions, when they expressly disown them.
when having examin'd some Opipinion of a Man, or Party of Men, and finding very great Absurdities and evil Consequences necessarily to flow from it, we presently throw all those into the Dish of them that hold the Opinion; as if they could not own the one, but they must necessarily own the other: Whereas, indeed, the Men we thus charge, may be so innocent in this matter, that they do not in the least dream of such Consequences; or if they did, they would be so far from owning them, that they would abhor the Opinion for their sakes.
when having examined Some Opipinion of a Man, or Party of Men, and finding very great Absurdities and evil Consequences necessarily to flow from it, we presently throw all those into the Dish of them that hold the Opinion; as if they could not own the one, but they must necessarily own the other: Whereas, indeed, the Men we thus charge, may be so innocent in this matter, that they do not in the least dream of such Consequences; or if they did, they would be so Far from owning them, that they would abhor the Opinion for their sakes.
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Those that are concerned to oppose this Doctrine, do contend that if this Doctrine be true, it will necessarily follow, that no Man can have any Certainty of the Truth of any one Proposition that God hath revealed in Scripture;
Those that Are concerned to oppose this Doctrine, do contend that if this Doctrine be true, it will necessarily follow, that no Man can have any Certainty of the Truth of any one Proposition that God hath revealed in Scripture;
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Some Men think that they can with demonstrative Evidence make out, that the Doctrine of God's Irrespective Decrees doth, in its Consequences, overthrow the whole Gospel; that it doth destroy the nature of Rewards and Punishments, cuts the very Sinews of Men's Endeavours after Vertue, makes all Laws, Promises, Exhortations, perfectly idle and insignificant things,
some Men think that they can with demonstrative Evidence make out, that the Doctrine of God's Irrespective Decrees does, in its Consequences, overthrow the Whole Gospel; that it does destroy the nature of Rewards and Punishments, cuts the very Sinews of Men's Endeavours After Virtue, makes all Laws, Promises, Exhortations, perfectly idle and insignificant things,
Now supposing all this to be true, yet it would be a most unjust and uncharitable thing to affirm of any that believe that Doctrine, (many of whom are certainly pious and good Men,) that they do maintain any such impious and blasphemous Opinions as those that are now mentioned.
Now supposing all this to be true, yet it would be a most unjust and uncharitable thing to affirm of any that believe that Doctrine, (many of whom Are Certainly pious and good Men,) that they do maintain any such impious and blasphemous Opinions as those that Are now mentioned.
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If this Rule was observ'd, our Differences would not make so great a noise, nor would the Errours and Heterodoxes maintained among us appear so monstrous and extravagant;
If this Rule was observed, our Differences would not make so great a noise, nor would the Errors and Heterodoxes maintained among us appear so monstrous and extravagant;
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For it seems very absurd and ridiculous in any Argument, to meddle with that that nothing concerns the Question. But what do Personal Reflections concern the Cause of Religion? Whatever it may be to the Reputation of an Opinion, I am sure it is nothing to the Truth of it, that such or such a Man holds it.
For it seems very absurd and ridiculous in any Argument, to meddle with that that nothing concerns the Question. But what do Personal Reflections concern the Cause of Religion? Whatever it may be to the Reputation of an Opinion, I am sure it is nothing to the Truth of it, that such or such a Man holds it.
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And truly, if Men would leave this Impertinence, we might hope for a better Issue of our Religious Debates: But whilst Men will forsake the Merits of the Cause, and unmanly fall to railing,
And truly, if Men would leave this Impertinence, we might hope for a better Issue of our Religious Debates: But while Men will forsake the Merits of the Cause, and unmanly fallen to railing,
and disparaging Men's Persons, and scraping together all the ill that can be said of them, they blow the Coals of Contention, they so imbitter and envenom the Dispute, that it rankles into incurable Distastes and Heartburnings.
and disparaging Men's Persons, and scraping together all the ill that can be said of them, they blow the Coals of Contention, they so embitter and envenom the Dispute, that it rankles into incurable Distastes and Heartburnings.
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Christians would do well to consider, that these mean Arts of exposing Men's Persons to discredit their Opinions, are very much unworthy the Dignity of their Profession, and most of all mis-becoming the Sacredness and Venerableness of the Truth they contend for.
Christians would do well to Consider, that these mean Arts of exposing Men's Persons to discredit their Opinions, Are very much unworthy the Dignity of their Profession, and most of all misbecoming the Sacredness and Venerableness of the Truth they contend for.
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and there throw Dirt on them, is highly rude and uncivil, and an Affront to Humane Society, and the most contrary thing in the World to Christian Charity, which is so far from enduring Reproaches and Evil-speaking, that it obliges us to cover as much as we can all the Faults, and even the very Indiscretions of others.
and there throw Dirt on them, is highly rude and Uncivil, and an Affront to Humane Society, and the most contrary thing in the World to Christian Charity, which is so Far from enduring Reproaches and Evil-speaking, that it obliges us to cover as much as we can all the Faults, and even the very Indiscretions of Others.
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Do but seriously set your selves to be good, do but get your Hearts deeply affected with Religion as well as your Heads, and then there is no fear but you will be all the Sons of Peace.
Do but seriously Set your selves to be good, do but get your Hearts deeply affected with Religion as well as your Heads, and then there is no Fear but you will be all the Sons of Peace.
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Ah! How little Satisfaction can all our pretty Notions and fine-spun Controversies yield to a Soul that truly hungers and thirsts after Righteousness? How pitifully, flatly and insipidly will they taste, in comparison of the Divine Entertainments of the Spiritual Life.
Ah! How little Satisfaction can all our pretty Notions and finespun Controversies yield to a Soul that truly hunger's and thirsts After Righteousness? How pitifully, flatly and insipidly will they taste, in comparison of the Divine Entertainments of the Spiritual Life.
Were we but seriously taken up with the Substantials of our Religion, we should not have leisure for the Talking, Disputing Divinity; we should have greater matters to take up our Thoughts,
Were we but seriously taken up with the Substantials of our Religion, we should not have leisure for the Talking, Disputing Divinity; we should have greater matters to take up our Thoughts,
So long as we could busie our selves in working out our Salvation, and furthering the Salvation of others, we should think it but a mean Employment to spend our time in spinning fine Nets for the catching of Flies.
So long as we could busy our selves in working out our Salvation, and furthering the Salvation of Others, we should think it but a mean Employment to spend our time in spinning fine Nets for the catching of Flies.
Besides, this Divine Life, if it once took place in us, would strangely dilate and enlarge our hearts in Charity towards our Brethren; it would make us open our arms wide to the whole Creation;
Beside, this Divine Life, if it once took place in us, would strangely dilate and enlarge our hearts in Charity towards our Brothers; it would make us open our arms wide to the Whole Creation;
it would perfectly work out of us all that Peevishness and Sowrness, and Penuriousness of Spirit, which we do too often contract by being addicted to a Sect; and would make us Sweet and Benign,
it would perfectly work out of us all that Peevishness and Sourness, and Penuriousness of Spirit, which we do too often contract by being addicted to a Sect; and would make us Sweet and Benign,
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In a Word, It would quite swallow up all Distinctions of Parties; and whatever did but bear upon it the Image of God, and the Superscription of the Holy Jesus, would need no other Commendatories to our Affection,
In a Word, It would quite swallow up all Distinctions of Parties; and whatever did but bear upon it the Image of God, and the Superscription of the Holy jesus, would need no other Commendatories to our Affection,
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Let us all therefore earnestly contend after this Divine Principle of Holiness; let us bring down Religion from our Heads to our Hearts, from Speculation to Practice:
Let us all Therefore earnestly contend After this Divine Principle of Holiness; let us bring down Religion from our Heads to our Hearts, from Speculation to Practice:
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This, this is that that will restore to the World the Golden Age of Primitive Christianity, when the Love and Ʋnity of the Disciples of Jesus was so conspicuous and remarkable, that it became into a Proverb, See how the Christians love one another.
This, this is that that will restore to the World the Golden Age of Primitive Christianity, when the Love and Ʋnity of the Disciples of jesus was so conspicuous and remarkable, that it became into a Proverb, See how the Christians love one Another.
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This, this is that that will bring in the Accomplishment of all those glorious Promises of Peace and Tranquility that Christ hath made to his Church: Then shall the Wolf dwell with the Lamb, and the Leopard lie down with the Kid: Then shall not Ephraim envy Judah, nor Judah vex Ephraim; but we shall turn our Swords into Plough-shares, and our Spears into Pruning-hooks; and there will be no more consuming or devouring in all God's Holy Mountain.
This, this is that that will bring in the Accomplishment of all those glorious Promises of Peace and Tranquillity that christ hath made to his Church: Then shall the Wolf dwell with the Lamb, and the Leopard lie down with the Kid: Then shall not Ephraim envy Judah, nor Judah vex Ephraim; but we shall turn our Swords into Ploughshares, and our Spears into Pruning-hooks; and there will be no more consuming or devouring in all God's Holy Mountain.
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I should now proceed to the Second general Point in my proposed Method of handling this Text, viz. To set before you the very great Engagements and Obligations we have upon us to follow after the Things that make for Peace;
I should now proceed to the Second general Point in my proposed Method of handling this Text, viz. To Set before you the very great Engagements and Obligations we have upon us to follow After the Things that make for Peace;
and that, 1. From the Nature and Contrivance of our Religion. 2. From the great Weight the Scripture lays upon this Duty. 3. From the great Ʋnreasonableness of our Religious Differences. 4. From the very evil Consequences that attend them:
and that, 1. From the Nature and Contrivance of our Religion. 2. From the great Weight the Scripture lays upon this Duty. 3. From the great Ʋnreasonableness of our Religious Differences. 4. From the very evil Consequences that attend them:
As, 1. In that they are great Hindrances of a good Life. 2. They are very pernicious to the Civil Peace of the State. 3. They are highly opprobrious to Christianity in general.
As, 1. In that they Are great Hindrances of a good Life. 2. They Are very pernicious to the Civil Peace of the State. 3. They Are highly opprobrious to Christianity in general.
THese words are the enforcement of an Exhortation which St. Paul had made to Timothy in the Verse beforegoing, which was that he should Avoid prophane and Old-wives Fables;
THese words Are the enforcement of an Exhortation which Saint Paul had made to Timothy in the Verse beforegoing, which was that he should Avoid profane and Old-wives Fables;
meaning those impious and superstitious Doctrines, and the carnal and unchristian Observances that were grounded upon them (some of which he had mentioned in the beginning of this Chapter) which some at that time did endeavour to introduce into Christianity: and instead of applying his mind to these, that he should rather Exercise himself unto true Godliness. This was the Exhortation.
meaning those impious and superstitious Doctrines, and the carnal and unchristian Observances that were grounded upon them (Some of which he had mentioned in the beginning of this Chapter) which Some At that time did endeavour to introduce into Christianity: and instead of applying his mind to these, that he should rather Exercise himself unto true Godliness. This was the Exhortation.
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First, The Unprofitableness of these Carnal and Superstitious Doctrines and Practices. Bodily exercise (saith he) profiteth little. Secondly, The real usefulness of solid Vertue and Godliness to all the Purposes of life.
First, The Unprofitableness of these Carnal and Superstitious Doctrines and Practices. Bodily exercise (Says he) profiteth little. Secondly, The real usefulness of solid Virtue and Godliness to all the Purposes of life.
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but shall apply my self wholly to the latter, craving leave most plainly and affectionately to press upon you the Exercise of Godliness, upon those Grounds and Considerations on which the Apostle here recommendeth it.
but shall apply my self wholly to the latter, craving leave most plainly and affectionately to press upon you the Exercise of Godliness, upon those Grounds and Considerations on which the Apostle Here recommendeth it.
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Indeed to a Man that considers well, it will appear the most unaccountable thing in the World, that among all those several Exercises that Mankind busie themselves about, this of Godliness should be in so great a measure neglected;
Indeed to a Man that considers well, it will appear the most unaccountable thing in the World, that among all those several Exercises that Mankind busy themselves about, this of Godliness should be in so great a measure neglected;
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that Men should be so diligent, so industrious, so unwearied, some in getting Estates, others in purveying for Pleasures, others in learning Arts and Trades, All in some thing or other relating to this sensible World;
that Men should be so diligent, so Industria, so unwearied, Some in getting Estates, Others in purveying for Pleasures, Others in learning Arts and Trades, All in Some thing or other relating to this sensible World;
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I doubt not in the least but that less labour, less trouble, less solicitude will serve to make a Man a good Christian, than to get an Estate, or to attain a competent skill in Humane Arts and Sciences.
I doubt not in the least but that less labour, less trouble, less solicitude will serve to make a Man a good Christian, than to get an Estate, or to attain a competent skill in Humane Arts and Sciences.
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And then for other Motives to oblige us to the study of Religion, we have incomparably more and greater than we can have for the pursuit of any other thing.
And then for other Motives to oblige us to the study of Religion, we have incomparably more and greater than we can have for the pursuit of any other thing.
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These things well considered, we may justly (I say) stand amazed, that Men should be so prodigiously supine and negligent in an Affair of this nature and importance,
These things well considered, we may justly (I say) stand amazed, that Men should be so prodigiously supine and negligent in an Affair of this nature and importance,
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If there can any account be given of this matter, I suppose it must be some such as this, That the things of this World, upon which we bestow our Care, our Time, our Courtship, are present to us.
If there can any account be given of this matter, I suppose it must be Some such as this, That the things of this World, upon which we bestow our Care, our Time, our Courtship, Are present to us.
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we are sensible that their enjoyment is absolutely necessary to our present well-being: But as for spiritual matters they lie under a great disadvantage.
we Are sensible that their enjoyment is absolutely necessary to our present well-being: But as for spiritual matters they lie under a great disadvantage.
We look upon them not only as flat, and unsavoury; but as things which if we trouble our heads too much about will certainly ruin all our designs in this World.
We look upon them not only as flat, and unsavoury; but as things which if we trouble our Heads too much about will Certainly ruin all our designs in this World.
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and to put so many restraints upon us, that we can neither with that freedom nor success pursue our Temporal Concernments, which we think necessary to our happiness in this World.
and to put so many restraints upon us, that we can neither with that freedom nor success pursue our Temporal Concernments, which we think necessary to our happiness in this World.
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What though there were no visible Benefit by a religious life in this World? What though the rewards of our pains about it were only in reversion? Yet since a time will come when it will be our greatest Interest to have been heartily Religious, is it not a madness now to neglect it? What tho' Religion be a course of life difficult and unpleasant;
What though there were no visible Benefit by a religious life in this World? What though the rewards of our pains about it were only in reversion? Yet since a time will come when it will be our greatest Interest to have been heartily Religious, is it not a madness now to neglect it? What though Religion be a course of life difficult and unpleasant;
a way which if we follow, we are certainly lost, as to our hopes of any thing here? Yet since a Time will certainly come when we shall wish that we had been good Christians, though we had lost our right eyes and our right hands upon the condition;
a Way which if we follow, we Are Certainly lost, as to our hope's of any thing Here? Yet since a Time will Certainly come when we shall wish that we had been good Christians, though we had lost our right eyes and our right hands upon the condition;
For God's sake why should we not be of the same mind now? Who but Fools and Children but will look upon that which shall certainly and unavoidably be, with the same regard as if it was now present?
For God's sake why should we not be of the same mind now? Who but Fools and Children but will look upon that which shall Certainly and avoidable be, with the same regard as if it was now present?
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Since this is the Case then, how much more Childish than Children shall we appear if we make so little reckoning of it? How inexcusably Foolish shall we be,
Since this is the Case then, how much more Childish than Children shall we appear if we make so little reckoning of it? How inexcusably Foolish shall we be,
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but a great Furtherance of them? What if it can be proved, that besides the influence it has on our Happiness in the next Life, it is also the best thing in the World to serve our turns in this? And that nothing can so much contribute to the bringing about our.
but a great Furtherance of them? What if it can be proved, that beside the influence it has on our Happiness in the next Life, it is also the best thing in the World to serve our turns in this? And that nothing can so much contribute to the bringing about our.
as to be sincerely Pious. What imaginable pretence can we then have for our contempt of God and Vertue? If this can be made to appear, sure all our Objections will be fully answered; all our scruples satisfied;
as to be sincerely Pious. What imaginable pretence can we then have for our contempt of God and Virtue? If this can be made to appear, sure all our Objections will be Fully answered; all our scruples satisfied;
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since he can have no Temptation or Motive to Vice which will not more powerfully draw him to Vertue; and all the ends that the one can pretend to serve, will much more effectually be served by the other; and he escapes an Eternity of Misery,
since he can have no Temptation or Motive to Vice which will not more powerfully draw him to Virtue; and all the ends that the one can pretend to serve, will much more effectually be served by the other; and he escapes an Eternity of Misery,
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and discovering something at least of that universal Profitableness of Godliness to the purposes of Human Life, that St. Paul in my Text assures us of.
and discovering something At least of that universal Profitableness of Godliness to the Purposes of Human Life, that Saint Paul in my Text assures us of.
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it will be needful to pitch upon some general Heads, such as, if they do not comprehend all, may yet take in most of those things, to which the Labours and Endeavours of Men are directed,
it will be needful to pitch upon Some general Heads, such as, if they do not comprehend all, may yet take in most of those things, to which the Labours and Endeavours of Men Are directed,
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And I think I cannot pitch better than upon those three noted Idols of the World, Wealth and Honour and Pleasure; these being the Goods which have always been accounted to divide Mankind among them;
And I think I cannot pitch better than upon those three noted Idols of the World, Wealth and Honour and Pleasure; these being the Goods which have always been accounted to divide Mankind among them;
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and that no Man can take a more ready way, either to improve his Fortune, or to purchase a Name and Reputation among men, or to live comfortably and pleasantly in this World,
and that no Man can take a more ready Way, either to improve his Fortune, or to purchase a Name and Reputation among men, or to live comfortably and pleasantly in this World,
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I would not be thought to deal with you, as one of our ordinary Empiricks, that promises many brave feats in his Bill, which are indeed beyond the power of his Art: I do not pretend that Wealth and Opulency is necessarily entailed upon Religion; so that whoever is good shall presently be enabled to make Purchases,
I would not be Thought to deal with you, as one of our ordinary Empirics, that promises many brave feats in his Bill, which Are indeed beyond the power of his Art: I do not pretend that Wealth and Opulency is necessarily entailed upon Religion; so that whoever is good shall presently be enabled to make Purchases,
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The having more or less depends oftentimes not so much upon our selves, as upon that condition and quality in which we were born, the way and course of Life into which our Friends put us;
The having more or less depends oftentimes not so much upon our selves, as upon that condition and quality in which we were born, the Way and course of Life into which our Friends put us;
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and a hundred accidental circumstances to which our selves contribute nothing. But this I say, supposing the vertuous Man in equal circumstances with others;
and a hundred accidental Circumstances to which our selves contribute nothing. But this I say, supposing the virtuous Man in equal Circumstances with Others;
so far as it is an Art, and falls under Precepts and Directions; no Man alive can propose a better expedient in order thereto than a serious practice of Religion.
so Far as it is an Art, and falls under Precepts and Directions; no Man alive can propose a better expedient in order thereto than a serious practice of Religion.
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To make this good, let it be considered, that as to the means that do in a more direct and immediate manner influence upon the getting or improving an Estate (I speak of general means, such as are of use in all conditions of life;
To make this good, let it be considered, that as to the means that do in a more Direct and immediate manner influence upon the getting or improving an Estate (I speak of general means, such as Are of use in all conditions of life;
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as indeed it is beyond my skill:) as to such means as these, I say, none can prescribe more effectual than these four. 1. Prudence, in administring our Affairs. 2. Diligence, in that Vocation wherein God hath placed us. 3. Thrift and good Husbandry. 4. Keeping a good Correspondence with those in whose power it is to hinder or promote our Affairs.
as indeed it is beyond my skill:) as to such means as these, I say, none can prescribe more effectual than these four. 1. Prudence, in administering our Affairs. 2. Diligence, in that Vocation wherein God hath placed us. 3. Thrift and good Husbandry. 4. Keeping a good Correspondence with those in whose power it is to hinder or promote our Affairs.
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and we strangely abuse our Friends and our Children, when upon that account we recommend them to them) it follows, I say, that a life of Godliness is a mighty advantage to a Man for the purposes I am speaking of.
and we strangely abuse our Friends and our Children, when upon that account we recommend them to them) it follows, I say, that a life of Godliness is a mighty advantage to a Man for the Purposes I am speaking of.
And first of all, it will be easie to shew that Godliness doth above all things tend to make a man wise and prudent, skilful and dexterous in the management of his Affairs of what nature soever:
And First of all, it will be easy to show that Godliness does above all things tend to make a man wise and prudent, skilful and dexterous in the management of his Affairs of what nature soever:
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For it doth very much clear and improve a Mans understanding, not only by a certain natural efficacy it hath (as I shall shew hereafter) to purifie the Blood and Spirits, upon which the perfection of our Intellectual Operations doth exceedingly much depend;
For it does very much clear and improve a men understanding, not only by a certain natural efficacy it hath (as I shall show hereafter) to purify the Blood and Spirits, upon which the perfection of our Intellectual Operations does exceedingly much depend;
Upon which account he cannot avoid but he will be often imposed upon, and commit a thousand errours in the management of his Affairs, which the vertuous Man, whose Reason is pure and untinctur'd, is secured from.
Upon which account he cannot avoid but he will be often imposed upon, and commit a thousand errors in the management of his Affairs, which the virtuous Man, whose Reason is pure and untinctured, is secured from.
or weigh things so impartially, or deliberate so calmly, or transact so cautiously, as the Man that is free from those manifold prepossessions which his mind is fraught with.
or weigh things so impartially, or deliberate so calmly, or transact so cautiously, as the Man that is free from those manifold prepossessions which his mind is fraught with.
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What a multitude of inconveniences, as to matter of dealing between Man and Man doth an intemperate Appetite betray Men to? How silly and foolish is the most shrewd Man,
What a multitude of inconveniences, as to matter of dealing between Man and Man does an intemperate Appetite betray Men to? How silly and foolish is the most shrewd Man,
What a World of Advantages doth the Angry Man give to him he deals with, by the hastiness and impatience of his Spirit? How often doth a Man do that in the fury and expectancies of a Lust,
What a World of Advantages does the Angry Man give to him he deals with, by the hastiness and impatience of his Spirit? How often does a Man do that in the fury and Expectancies of a Lust,
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But secondly, Godliness is also an excellent means to secure a man's diligence in the discharge of his Calling and Employment, which is also a matter of very great consequence in order to our thriving in the World:
But secondly, Godliness is also an excellent means to secure a Man's diligence in the discharge of his Calling and Employment, which is also a matter of very great consequence in order to our thriving in the World:
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Now the Obligations that Religion layeth upon us to be careful in this point, are far stronger than what can arise from any other respect or consideration soever;
Now the Obligations that Religion Layeth upon us to be careful in this point, Are Far Stronger than what can arise from any other respect or consideration soever;
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It chargeth the matter upon our Consciences, and represents it to us as a part of that service we owe to our Creator; and upon the due performance of which, no loss than the everlasting welfare of our Souls doth depend:
It charges the matter upon our Consciences, and represents it to us as a part of that service we owe to our Creator; and upon the due performance of which, no loss than the everlasting welfare of our Souls does depend:
for it assures us, that he that will call us to account for every idle Word, will much more do so for the idle expence of our Time, and the abuse and not improvement of those Talents that he hath entrusted us with.
for it assures us, that he that will call us to account for every idle Word, will much more do so for the idle expense of our Time, and the abuse and not improvement of those Talents that he hath Entrusted us with.
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So that though we had no worldly inducement to make us diligent in our Callings, though we were sure we should suffer no prejudice in our Temporal Affairs by Idleness, and the neglect of our Business, (the fear of which yet is the only principle that puts Worldly Men upon action) nevertheless we were infinitely concerned not to be slack or negligent in this matter, in regard it is a point that will be so severely exacted of us in the other World.
So that though we had no worldly inducement to make us diligent in our Callings, though we were sure we should suffer no prejudice in our Temporal Affairs by Idleness, and the neglect of our Business, (the Fear of which yet is the only principle that puts Worldly Men upon actium) nevertheless we were infinitely concerned not to be slack or negligent in this matter, in regard it is a point that will be so severely exacted of us in the other World.
I know but one Objection that can be made against this Discourse, and it is this, that what engagements soever Religion lays upon us to the careful spending of our time,
I know but one Objection that can be made against this Discourse, and it is this, that what engagements soever Religion lays upon us to the careful spending of our time,
yet its own Exercises, Prayer and Reading, and Meditation, take up so great a portion of it, which might be spent in the works of our ordinary Employment, that in effect it rather hinders our attendance on our Business than promotes it.
yet its own Exercises, Prayer and Reading, and Meditation, take up so great a portion of it, which might be spent in the works of our ordinary Employment, that in Effect it rather hinders our attendance on our Business than promotes it.
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but he may find leisure, if he please, many times a day, to entertain good thoughts, to quicken and reinforce his purposes, to cast up a short Prayer or a wish to God Almighty.
but he may find leisure, if he please, many times a day, to entertain good thoughts, to quicken and reinforce his Purposes, to cast up a short Prayer or a wish to God Almighty.
while you are at your Business, will be so far from hindring or distracting you in it, that they will make you go about it with much more vigour and alacrity.
while you Are At your Business, will be so Far from hindering or distracting you in it, that they will make you go about it with much more vigour and alacrity.
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What a multitude of idle avocations from, and interruptions in our Business doth that daily occasion unto Men? What a number of impertinent Discourses, unprofitable Visits, needless points of Gallantry, long diversions by Drink, and Play, and Company;
What a multitude of idle avocations from, and interruptions in our Business does that daily occasion unto Men? What a number of impertinent Discourses, unprofitable Visits, needless points of Gallantry, long diversions by Drink, and Play, and Company;
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not to mention a great many other Debauches, doth it frequently engage Men in? and yet these we count no hindrances to our Business; these we complain not of;
not to mention a great many other Debauches, does it frequently engage Men in? and yet these we count no hindrances to our Business; these we complain not of;
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In the third place then, as for Frugality and good Husbandry, which is another necessary requisite for the getting of Wealth. Religion is unquestionably the best Mistress of it in the World;
In the third place then, as for Frugality and good Husbandry, which is Another necessary requisite for the getting of Wealth. Religion is unquestionably the best Mistress of it in the World;
The fourth and last means I mentioned of Thriving in the World, was the keeping a good Correspondence with all those in whose power it is to hinder or promote our Affairs.
The fourth and last means I mentioned of Thriving in the World, was the keeping a good Correspondence with all those in whose power it is to hinder or promote our Affairs.
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so far to secure their favour and good will, that they may be obliged not to deny him any of those Assistances which the Exigency of his Affairs calls for at their hands.
so Far to secure their favour and good will, that they may be obliged not to deny him any of those Assistances which the Exigency of his Affairs calls for At their hands.
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But now, how this should be done any otherwise than by being truly Just and Honest, by abstaining from Violence and Injury, by being True to our Trust, and Faithful in performing our Contracts; and, in a word, by doing all those good Offices to others, which we expect they should do unto us;
But now, how this should be done any otherwise than by being truly Just and Honest, by abstaining from Violence and Injury, by being True to our Trust, and Faithful in performing our Contracts; and, in a word, by doing all those good Offices to Others, which we expect they should do unto us;
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and so serving our own Ends by them, is so universally acknowledged, that even those that make no real Conscience of these things, are yet nevertheless, in all their Dealings, forced to pretend to them.
and so serving our own Ends by them, is so universally acknowledged, that even those that make no real Conscience of these things, Are yet nevertheless, in all their Dealings, forced to pretend to them.
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I hope I need say no more to convince you that Religion is the best Policy; and that the more hearty and conscientious any Man is in the practice of it, the more likely he is to Thrive and Improve in the World.
I hope I need say no more to convince you that Religion is the best Policy; and that the more hearty and conscientious any Man is in the practice of it, the more likely he is to Thrive and Improve in the World.
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So that I may now proceed to the Second general Point to be spoken to, which is, The Profitableness of Religion for the attaining a good Name and Reputation.
So that I may now proceed to the Second general Point to be spoken to, which is, The Profitableness of Religion for the attaining a good Name and Reputation.
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How very much it conduceth to this purpose, will appear from these two Considerations. First, It lays the surest Grounds and Foundations for a Good Name and Reputation.
How very much it conduceth to this purpose, will appear from these two Considerations. First, It lays the Surest Grounds and Foundations for a Good Name and Reputation.
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The first is an Argument from Reason; the second, from Experience. First of all, Godliness layeth the truest Foundation for a fair Reputation in the World.
The First is an Argument from Reason; the second, from Experience. First of all, Godliness Layeth the Truest Foundation for a fair Reputation in the World.
and consequently cannot be a fit Object of our Praise and Esteem; because he wants that which should make him Perfect and Good in his Kind. For it is not a comely Personage,
and consequently cannot be a fit Object of our Praise and Esteem; Because he Wants that which should make him Perfect and Good in his Kind. For it is not a comely Personage,
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But the right use of his Reason, the employing his Liberty and Choice to the best purposes, the exercising his Powers and Faculties about the fittest Objects, and in the most due Measures; these are the Things that make him Excellent. Now none can be said to do this,
But the right use of his Reason, the employing his Liberty and Choice to the best Purposes, the exercising his Powers and Faculties about the Fittest Objects, and in the most endue Measures; these Are the Things that make him Excellent. Now none can be said to do this,
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for it effectually secures his performance of all those Duties whereby both the Security and Welfare of the Publick, and also the Good and Advantage of particular Persons, is most attained.
for it effectually secures his performance of all those Duties whereby both the Security and Welfare of the Public, and also the Good and Advantage of particular Persons, is most attained.
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It teacheth us to endeavour as much as in us lies to promote the Good of every particular Member of the Community, to be inflexibly upright, to do hurt to none, but good Offices to all;
It Teaches us to endeavour as much as in us lies to promote the Good of every particular Member of the Community, to be inflexibly upright, to do hurt to none, but good Offices to all;
It makes Parents kind and indulgent, and careful of the Education of their Children; and Children loving and obedient to their Parents: It makes Servants diligent to please their Masters, and to do their Work in Singleness of Heart, not with Eye-service,
It makes Parents kind and indulgent, and careful of the Education of their Children; and Children loving and obedient to their Parents: It makes Servants diligent to please their Masters, and to do their Work in Singleness of Heart, not with Eye-service,
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and it makes Masters gentle and forbearing, and careful to make provision for their Family, as those that know they have a Master in Heaven, that is no Respecter of Persons.
and it makes Masters gentle and forbearing, and careful to make provision for their Family, as those that know they have a Master in Heaven, that is no Respecter of Persons.
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And if such be the Spirit and Temper of it, how is it possible but it must needs acquire a great deal of Respect and Love from all sorts of Men? If Obligingness and doing good in one's Generation do not endear a Man to those that know him, do not entitle him to their Love and Affections, what thing in the World is there that is likely to do it?
And if such be the Spirit and Temper of it, how is it possible but it must needs acquire a great deal of Respect and Love from all sorts of Men? If Obligingness and doing good in one's Generation do not endear a Man to those that know him, do not entitle him to their Love and Affections, what thing in the World is there that is likely to do it?
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but it was upon the score of his Vertues, either Real or Pretended. Vice hath sometimes got Riches, and advanced it self into Preferments; but it never was accounted Honourable in any Nation.
but it was upon the score of his Virtues, either Real or Pretended. Vice hath sometime god Riches, and advanced it self into Preferments; but it never was accounted Honourable in any nation.
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It must be acknowledged indeed, that it may and doth sometimes happen that Vicious Men may be had in Esteem; but then it is to be considered, that it is not for their Vices that they are esteemed,
It must be acknowledged indeed, that it may and does sometime happen that Vicious Men may be had in Esteem; but then it is to be considered, that it is not for their Vices that they Are esteemed,
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And there is no doubt, if those Men were without those Vices, their Reputation would be so far from being thereby diminished, that it would become much more Considerable.
And there is no doubt, if those Men were without those Vices, their Reputation would be so Far from being thereby diminished, that it would become much more Considerable.
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It must also be acknowledged on the other hand, that even Vertuous and Good Men may sometimes fail of that Esteem and Respect that their Vertue seems to merit;
It must also be acknowledged on the other hand, that even Virtuous and Good Men may sometime fail of that Esteem and Respect that their Virtue seems to merit;
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For, First, It ought to be considered what kind of Persons those are that treat Vertue and Vertuous Men thus Contemptuously; we shall always find them to be the Worst and the Vilest of Mankind;
For, First, It ought to be considered what kind of Persons those Are that Treat Virtue and Virtuous Men thus Contemptuously; we shall always find them to be the Worst and the Vilest of Mankind;
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such who have debauched the natural Principles of their Minds, have lost all the Notions and Distinctions of Good and Evil, are fallen below the Dignity of Humane Nature, and have nothing to bear up themselves with but Boldness and Confidence, Drollery and Scurrility, and turning into Ridicule every thing that is grave and serious.
such who have debauched the natural Principles of their Minds, have lost all the Notions and Distinctions of Good and Evil, Are fallen below the Dignity of Humane Nature, and have nothing to bear up themselves with but Boldness and Confidence, Drollery and Scurrility, and turning into Ridicule every thing that is grave and serious.
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But it is with these as it is with the Monsters and Extravagances of Nature, they are but very Few: Few in comparison of the rest of Mankind, who have wiser and truer Sentiments of Things:
But it is with these as it is with the Monsters and Extravagances of Nature, they Are but very Few: Few in comparison of the rest of Mankind, who have Wiser and truer Sentiments of Things:
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But Secondly, It cannot be denied but that some Persons who are otherwise Vertuous and Religious, may be guilty of such Indiscretions as thereby to give others occasion to slight and despise them.
But Secondly, It cannot be denied but that Some Persons who Are otherwise Virtuous and Religious, may be guilty of such Indiscretions as thereby to give Others occasion to slight and despise them.
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But then it is to be considered, that this is not to be charged upon Vertue and Religion, but is the particular Fault of the Persons. Every one that is Religious, is not Prudent; the Meanness of a Man's Ʋnderstanding, or his rash and intemperate Zeal, or the Moroseness of his Temper, or his too great Scrupulosity about little things, may sometimes make his Behaviour Ʋncouth and Fantastick, and betray him to do many Actions which he may think his Religion obliges him to, that other People will be apt to fancy Silly and Ridiculous. But this doth not at all reflect upon Religion; nor doth it follow, that because the Imprudence of this or the other particular Man exposes him to the Mirth and the Pleasantness of others, that therefore all Religious Persons must fall under the same Fate: Most certainly Religion, where-ever it is governed by Knowledge and Sound Principles, where-ever it is managed with Prudence and Discretion, is a thing so Noble, so Amiable, that it attracts Love, and commands Respect from all that are acquainted with it,
But then it is to be considered, that this is not to be charged upon Virtue and Religion, but is the particular Fault of the Persons. Every one that is Religious, is not Prudent; the Meanness of a Man's Ʋnderstanding, or his rash and intemperate Zeal, or the Moroseness of his Temper, or his too great Scrupulosity about little things, may sometime make his Behaviour Ʋncouth and Fantastic, and betray him to do many Actions which he may think his Religion obliges him to, that other People will be apt to fancy Silly and Ridiculous. But this does not At all reflect upon Religion; nor does it follow, that Because the Imprudence of this or the other particular Man exposes him to the Mirth and the Pleasantness of Others, that Therefore all Religious Persons must fallen under the same Fate: Most Certainly Religion, wherever it is governed by Knowledge and Found Principles, wherever it is managed with Prudence and Discretion, is a thing so Noble, so Amiable, that it attracts Love, and commands Respect from all that Are acquainted with it,
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There is one Objection made from the Scripture, against this and the former Point I have been speaking to, which I desire to remove before I proceed to the Third General Head of my Discourse. It is this;
There is one Objection made from the Scripture, against this and the former Point I have been speaking to, which I desire to remove before I proceed to the Third General Head of my Discourse. It is this;
That the Scripture is so far from representing Godliness as a means to improve our Fortunes, or attain a Reputation in the World, that it seems directly to affirm the contrary;
That the Scripture is so Far from representing Godliness as a means to improve our Fortune's, or attain a Reputation in the World, that it seems directly to affirm the contrary;
But to this it is easily answered, that these and other such like Passages of Scripture do not speak the General and Common Fate that attends Godliness in all Times and Places of the World, according to the Ordinary Course of God's Providence;
But to this it is Easily answered, that these and other such like Passages of Scripture do not speak the General and Common Fate that attends Godliness in all Times and Places of the World, according to the Ordinary Course of God's Providence;
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and are by Laws established in the World, it cannot be imagined but that it will meet with a great deal of Contradiction and Opposition from all sorts of Persons.
and Are by Laws established in the World, it cannot be imagined but that it will meet with a great deal of Contradiction and Opposition from all sorts of Persons.
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so far need we be from fearing that the Practice of it will draw upon us any Persecution, or such other Inconveniences as are mention'd in the fore-cited places, that there is no doubt but that we may rationally expect from it all those External Benefits and Advantages, which,
so Far need we be from fearing that the Practice of it will draw upon us any Persecution, or such other Inconveniences as Are mentioned in the forecited places, that there is no doubt but that we may rationally expect from it all those External Benefits and Advantages, which,
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as we have seen, it is in its own nature apt to produce, and which God hath indeed made over to it by Promise, in several Passages of the Scripture, especially of the Old Testament.
as we have seen, it is in its own nature apt to produce, and which God hath indeed made over to it by Promise, in several Passages of the Scripture, especially of the Old Testament.
For that I may mention this by the By, I do not conceive that those Promises of Long Life, Good Days, and all manner of Worldly Prosperity, with which the Practice of Godliness is so frequently enforced in the Old Testament, were so appropriated to the Jewish Religion,
For that I may mention this by thee By, I do not conceive that those Promises of Long Life, Good Days, and all manner of Worldly Prosperity, with which the Practice of Godliness is so frequently Enforced in the Old Testament, were so appropriated to the Jewish Religion,
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for that the Coming of Christ into the World did add many great Blessings and Privileges to the People of God, which before they had not, we are certain of:
for that the Coming of christ into the World did add many great Blessings and Privileges to the People of God, which before they had not, we Are certain of:
But I hasten to the Third and last General Head I am to speak to, which is, The excellent Ministeries of Religion, above all other things, to the Pleasures of Humane Life.
But I hasten to the Third and last General Head I am to speak to, which is, The excellent Ministeries of Religion, above all other things, to the Pleasures of Humane Life.
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First, That it eminently ministreth to Health, which is a necessary Foundation for all Pleasures. Secondly, It doth much increase the Relish and Sweetness of all our other Pleasures. Thirdly, It secures us from all those Inquietudes and Disturbances which are apt to embitter our Pleasures, and make our Lives uncomfortable.
First, That it eminently Ministereth to Health, which is a necessary Foundation for all Pleasures. Secondly, It does much increase the Relish and Sweetness of all our other Pleasures. Thirdly, It secures us from all those Inquietudes and Disturbances which Are apt to embitter our Pleasures, and make our Lives uncomfortable.
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Which is so necessary to our Enjoyment of any sensible Good, that without it, neither Riches, nor Honours, nor any thing that we esteem most gratifying to our Senses, will signifie any thing at all to us.
Which is so necessary to our Enjoyment of any sensible Good, that without it, neither Riches, nor Honours, nor any thing that we esteem most gratifying to our Senses, will signify any thing At all to us.
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Now that a Sound and Healthful Constitution does exceedingly much depend upon a discreet Government and Moderation of our Appetites and Passions, upon a sober and temperate Use of all God's Creatures, which is an Essential Part of True Religion, is a thing so evident, that I need make no words about it.
Now that a Found and Healthful Constitution does exceedingly much depend upon a discreet Government and Moderation of our Appetites and Passion, upon a Sobrium and temperate Use of all God's Creatures, which is an Essential Part of True Religion, is a thing so evident, that I need make no words about it.
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and cut us off in the midst of our days, and transmit Weakness and Rottenness to our Posterity, but the Effects of our Excesses and Debauches, our Wantonness and Luxury? Certainly,
and Cut us off in the midst of our days, and transmit Weakness and Rottenness to our Posterity, but the Effects of our Excesses and Debauches, our Wantonness and Luxury? Certainly,
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if we would observe those Measures in our Diet and in our Labours, in our Passions and in our Pleasures, which Religion has bound us up to, we might to such a degree Preserve our Bodies, as to render the greatest part of Physick perfectly superfluous.
if we would observe those Measures in our Diet and in our Labours, in our Passion and in our Pleasures, which Religion has bound us up to, we might to such a degree Preserve our Bodies, as to render the greatest part of Physic perfectly superfluous.
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for hereby it comes to pass that our Senses, which are the Instruments of our Pleasures, are always preserv'd in that due Purity and Quickness that is absolutely necessary for the right performing of their Offices, and the rendring our Perceptions of any thing grateful and agreeable:
for hereby it comes to pass that our Senses, which Are the Instruments of our Pleasures, Are always preserved in that due Purity and Quickness that is absolutely necessary for the right performing of their Offices, and the rendering our Perceptions of any thing grateful and agreeable:
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Whereas the Sensual and Voluptuous Man defeats his own Designs, and whilst he thinks to enjoy a greater share of Pleasures than other Men, really enjoys a less; for his Dissoluteness,
Whereas the Sensual and Voluptuous Man defeats his own Designs, and while he thinks to enjoy a greater share of Pleasures than other Men, really enjoys a less; for his Dissoluteness,
Nor doth he reap any other Benefit from his continual hankering after Bodily Pleasures, but that his Sensations of them are hereby made altogether flat and unaffecting. Neither is his Meat half so savoury,
Nor does he reap any other Benefit from his continual hankering After Bodily Pleasures, but that his Sensations of them Are hereby made altogether flat and unaffecting. Neither is his Meat half so savoury,
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nor his Recreations so diverting, nor his Sleep so sweet, nor the Company he keeps so agreeable as Theirs are, that by following the Measures of Nature and Reason, come to them with truer and more unforc'd Appetites.
nor his Recreations so diverting, nor his Sleep so sweet, nor the Company he keeps so agreeable as Theirs Are, that by following the Measures of Nature and Reason, come to them with truer and more unforced Appetites.
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But besides this, there is a certain Lightsomness and Chearfulness of mind, which is in a manner peculiar to the truly Religious Soul, that above all things sets off our Pleasures, and makes all the Actions and Perceptions of Humane Life Sweet and Delightful. True Piety is the best Cure of Melancholy in the World;
But beside this, there is a certain Lightsomeness and Cheerfulness of mind, which is in a manner peculiar to the truly Religious Soul, that above all things sets off our Pleasures, and makes all the Actions and Perceptions of Humane Life Sweet and Delightful. True Piety is the best Cure of Melancholy in the World;
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nothing comparable to it for dispelling that Lumpishness and Inactivity, that renders the Soul of a Man uncapable of enjoying either it self or any thing else.
nothing comparable to it for dispelling that Lumpishness and Inactivity, that renders the Soul of a Man uncapable of enjoying either it self or any thing Else.
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And this it doth not only by removing those things that Hinder our Mirth, and make us languish in the midst of our Festivities, (such as are the Pangs of an Evil Conscience, and the storms of unmortified Passions, of which I shall speak in the following particular) but even by a more Physical Efficiency. It hath really a mighty Power to Correct and Exalt a Man's Natural Temper.
And this it does not only by removing those things that Hinder our Mirth, and make us languish in the midst of our Festivities, (such as Are the Pangs of an Evil Conscience, and the storms of unmortified Passion, of which I shall speak in the following particular) but even by a more Physical Efficiency. It hath really a mighty Power to Correct and Exalt a Man's Natural Temper.
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Those Ardent Breathings and Workings wherewith the Pious Soul is continually carried out after God and Vertue, are to the Body like so much Fresh Air and Wolsom Exercise, they Fan the Blood, and keep it from Setling; they Clanifie the Spirits, and purge them from those grosser Feculencies which would otherwise Cloud our Ʋnderstandings, and make us dull and listless. And to these effects of Religion doth Solomon seem to allude,
Those ardent Breathings and Workings wherewith the Pious Soul is continually carried out After God and Virtue, Are to the Body like so much Fresh Air and Wolsom Exercise, they Fan the Blood, and keep it from Settling; they Clanifie the Spirits, and purge them from those grosser Feculencies which would otherwise Cloud our Ʋnderstandings, and make us dull and listless. And to these effects of Religion does Solomon seem to allude,
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Where he seems to intimate, that that Purity and Exaltation into which the Blood and Spirits of a Man are wrought by the Exercise of Vertue and Devotion, doth diffuse it self even to his Outward Visage, making the Countenance clear and serene,
Where he seems to intimate, that that Purity and Exaltation into which the Blood and Spirits of a Man Are wrought by the Exercise of Virtue and Devotion, does diffuse it self even to his Outward Visage, making the Countenance clear and serene,
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But whether this be a true Comment on his words or no, certain it is, that Piety disposeth a Man to Mirth and Lightness of Heart above all things in the World:
But whither this be a true Comment on his words or no, certain it is, that Piety Disposeth a Man to Mirth and Lightness of Heart above all things in the World:
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Thirdly let it be farther considered, that Godliness is a most Effectual Antidote against all those Inquietudes, and Evil Accidents, that do either wholly destroy, or very much embitter the Pleasures of this Life.
Thirdly let it be farther considered, that Godliness is a most Effectual Antidote against all those Inquietudes, and Evil Accidents, that do either wholly destroy, or very much embitter the Pleasures of this Life.
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whilst we have learn'd to bring all our Affections and Passions, our Desires and Aversions, our Hopes and Fears under the command of our Reason, and endeavour not so much to suit Things to our Wills, as our Wills to Things; being Indifferent to all Events that can happen, save only that we always judge those Best which God in his Providence sends us.
while we have learned to bring all our Affections and Passion, our Desires and Aversions, our Hope's and Fears under the command of our Reason, and endeavour not so much to suit Things to our Wills, as our Wills to Things; being Indifferent to all Events that can happen, save only that we always judge those Best which God in his Providence sends us.
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Being, I say thus disposed (as certainly Religion, if it be suffered to have its perfect work upon us, will thus dispose us,) what is it that shall be able to disturb or interrupt our Pleasures, or create any trouble or Vexation to us? Our Present Enjoyments will not be embittered with the fear of losing them,
Being, I say thus disposed (as Certainly Religion, if it be suffered to have its perfect work upon us, will thus dispose us,) what is it that shall be able to disturb or interrupt our Pleasures, or create any trouble or Vexation to us? Our Present Enjoyments will not be embittered with the Fear of losing them,
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when it is let loose upon him, is the Worst of Tyrants. He is like the Troubled Sea, restless and ever working, ruffled and discomposed with every thing.
when it is let lose upon him, is the Worst of Tyrants. He is like the Troubled Sea, restless and ever working, ruffled and discomposed with every thing.
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and there being such an infinite number of Circumstances that must concur to the giving them that Satisfaction: And all these depending upon Things without him, which are perfectly out of his Power, it cannot be avoided but he will continually find matter to disquiet him,
and there being such an infinite number of circumstances that must concur to the giving them that Satisfaction: And all these depending upon Things without him, which Are perfectly out of his Power, it cannot be avoided but he will continually find matter to disquiet him,
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And if this be the Case of the Vicious Man, in the Best Circumstances of this World, (where the causes of Vexation are in a manner undiscernable) in what a miserable Condition must he needs be under those more Real Afflictions unto which Humane Life is obnoxious? what is there that shall be able to support his Spirit under the Tediousness of a Lingering Sickness, or the Anguish of an Acute Pain? What is become of all his Mirth and Jollity,
And if this be the Case of the Vicious Man, in the Best circumstances of this World, (where the Causes of Vexation Are in a manner undiscernible) in what a miserable Condition must he needs be under those more Real Afflictions unto which Humane Life is obnoxious? what is there that shall be able to support his Spirit under the Tediousness of a Lingering Sickness, or the Anguish of an Acute Pain? What is become of all his Mirth and Jollity,
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or the Means of maintaining his Pleasures fail him, and the miserable Man become Poor and Despised? Not to mention a great many more Evils, which will make him uncapable of any Consolation, eat into the Heart of his best Enjoyments,
or the Means of maintaining his Pleasures fail him, and the miserable Man become Poor and Despised? Not to mention a great many more Evils, which will make him uncapable of any Consolation, eat into the Heart of his best Enjoyments,
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And has he not now, think you, made admirable Provisions for his Pleasures? Has he not done himself a wonderful Piece of Service, by freeing himself from the Drudgery as he calls it, of Vertue and Religion? Alas, Poor Man! this is the only Thing that would now have secured him from all these sad Accidents and Displeasures. The Good Man sits above the Reach of Fortune, and in spite of all the Vicissitudes and Uncertainties of this Lower World, with which other Men are continually Alarm'd, enjoys a Constant and Undisturbed Peace.
And has he not now, think you, made admirable Provisions for his Pleasures? Has he not done himself a wondered Piece of Service, by freeing himself from the Drudgery as he calls it, of Virtue and Religion? Alas, Poor Man! this is the only Thing that would now have secured him from all these sad Accidents and Displeasures. The Good Man sits above the Reach of Fortune, and in spite of all the Vicissitudes and Uncertainties of this Lower World, with which other Men Are continually Alarmed, enjoys a Constant and Undisturbed Peace.
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Those Evils that may be Avoided, (and really a great many which afflict mortal Men, are such) he by his Prudent Conduct and Government of himself wholly prevents.
Those Evils that may be Avoided, (and really a great many which afflict Mortal Men, Are such) he by his Prudent Conduct and Government of himself wholly prevents.
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And those that are Ʋnavoidable, he takes by such a Handle, that they have no power to do him any Harm: For he is indeed possessed of that which the Alchymists in vain seek for:
And those that Are Ʋnavoidable, he Takes by such a Handle, that they have no power to do him any Harm: For he is indeed possessed of that which the Alchemists in vain seek for:
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Such a Sovereign Art he has, that he can turn the Basest Metals into Gold, make such an use of the worst Accidents that can befal him, that they shall not be accounted his Miseries, but his Enjoyments. So that however the varieties of his Condition may occasion a change in his Pleasures, yet can they never cause any Loss or Destruction of them.
Such a Sovereign Art he has, that he can turn the Basest Metals into Gold, make such an use of the worst Accidents that can befall him, that they shall not be accounted his Misery's, but his Enjoyments. So that however the varieties of his Condition may occasion a change in his Pleasures, yet can they never cause any Loss or Destruction of them.
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And this security he enjoys, not as some of the Stoicks of old pretended to do, by an Imaginary Insensibility, or by changing the names of Things, calling that no Evil which Really is one:
And this security he enjoys, not as Some of the Stoics of old pretended to do, by an Imaginary Insensibility, or by changing the names of Things, calling that no Evil which Really is one:
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And instead of Fretting and Complaining that things succeed otherwise than he expected, he resolves with himself that that Condition, whatever it be, in which he actually is, is indeed best for him;
And instead of Fretting and Complaining that things succeed otherwise than he expected, he resolves with himself that that Condition, whatever it be, in which he actually is, is indeed best for him;
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and that which he himself, were he to be the Carver of his Fortunes, supposing him but truly to understand his own Concernments, would chuse for himself above all others.
and that which he himself, were he to be the Carver of his Fortune's, supposing him but truly to understand his own Concernments, would choose for himself above all Others.
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But farther, besides this security from Outward Disturbances which our Vertue obtains for us, there is another Evil which it also delivers us from, with which the wicked Man is almost perpetually haunted, and which seldom suffers him to enjoy any sincere, unmingled Pleasure.
But farther, beside this security from Outward Disturbances which our Virtue obtains for us, there is Another Evil which it also delivers us from, with which the wicked Man is almost perpetually haunted, and which seldom suffers him to enjoy any sincere, unmingled Pleasure.
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That which I mean is the Pangs of an Evil Conscience, the Fears, the Restlesness, the Confusion, the Amazements that arise in his Soul from the sense of his Crimes,
That which I mean is the Pangs of an Evil Conscience, the Fears, the Restlessness, the Confusion, the Amazements that arise in his Soul from the sense of his Crimes,
But put the case he hath had the good luck to sin so closely, or in such a nature that he need fear nothing from Men; yet he knows there is an Offended God to whom he hath a sad and a fearful Reckoning to make;
But put the case he hath had the good luck to sin so closely, or in such a nature that he need Fear nothing from Men; yet he knows there is an Offended God to whom he hath a sad and a fearful Reckoning to make;
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And is not the Man, think you, under such Reflections as these likely to live a very Comfortable life? Ah, none knows the Bitterness of them but himself that feels them.
And is not the Man, think you, under such Reflections as these likely to live a very Comfortable life? Ah, none knows the Bitterness of them but himself that feels them.
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To the Judgment of others he perhaps appears a very happy Man, he hath the World at his beck, all things seem to conspire to make him a great Example of Prosperity; we admire, we appland his Condition.
To the Judgement of Others he perhaps appears a very happy Man, he hath the World At his beck, all things seem to conspire to make him a great Exampl of Prosperity; we admire, we appland his Condition.
He thinks to divert it with Business, or to flatter it with little Sophistries, or to drown it with Rivers of Wine, or to calm it with soft and gentle Airs. And he is indeed sometimes so successful in these Arts as for a while to lay it asleep. But alas!
He thinks to divert it with Business, or to flatter it with little Sophistries, or to drown it with rivers of Wine, or to Cam it with soft and gentle Airs. And he is indeed sometime so successful in these Arts as for a while to lay it asleep. But alas!
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this is no lasting Peace, the least thing awakens it, even the sound of a Passing-Bell, or a clap of Thunder; nay, a Frightful Dream, or a Melancholy Story hath the power to do it,
this is no lasting Peace, the least thing awakens it, even the found of a Passing-Bell, or a clap of Thunder; nay, a Frightful Dream, or a Melancholy Story hath the power to do it,
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And now judge you whether the Honest and Vertuous Man that is free from all these Agonies, that is at Peace with God, and at Peace with his own Conscience; that apprehends nothing terrible from the one, nor feels any thing troublesome from the other, but is safe from Himself and from all the world in his own Innocence:
And now judge you whither the Honest and Virtuous Man that is free from all these Agonies, that is At Peace with God, and At Peace with his own Conscience; that apprehends nothing terrible from the one, nor feels any thing troublesome from the other, but is safe from Himself and from all the world in his own Innocence:
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than the Man that by indulging his Lusts and Vices, only breeds up a Snake in his Bosom, which will not cease to Sting and Gall him beyond what a Tongue is able to express,
than the Man that by indulging his Lustiest and Vices, only breeds up a Snake in his Bosom, which will not cease to Sting and Gall him beyond what a Tongue is able to express,
Fourthly and lastly, Besides the benefits of Religion for removing the hinderances of our Pleasures; it also adds to Humane Life a world of Pleasures of its own, which vicious men are utterly unacquainted with.
Fourthly and lastly, Beside the benefits of Religion for removing the hindrances of our Pleasures; it also adds to Humane Life a world of Pleasures of its own, which vicious men Are utterly unacquainted with.
Then do we begin to enjoy true Pleasures indeed when our Highest and Divinest Faculties, which were wholly laid asleep while we lived the Life of Sense, begin to be awakened,
Then do we begin to enjoy true Pleasures indeed when our Highest and Divinest Faculties, which were wholly laid asleep while we lived the Life of Sense, begin to be awakened,
While we live thus, we enjoy the Pleasures of Men, whereas before when we were governed by Sense, we could pretend to no other satisfactions but what the Brutes have as well as we.
While we live thus, we enjoy the Pleasures of Men, whereas before when we were governed by Sense, we could pretend to no other satisfactions but what the Brutes have as well as we.
But what need I carry you out into these Speculations, when your own sense and experience will ascertain you in this matter above a thousand Arguments.
But what need I carry you out into these Speculations, when your own sense and experience will ascertain you in this matter above a thousand Arguments.
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Do but seriously set your selves to serve God, if you have yet never done it, do but once try what it is to live up to the Precepts of Reason, and Veriue, and Religion; and I dare confidently pronounce that you will in one mouth find more Joy, more Peace, more Content, to arise in your spirits, from the sense that you have resisted the Temptations of Evil,
Do but seriously Set your selves to serve God, if you have yet never done it, do but once try what it is to live up to the Precepts of Reason, and Veriue, and Religion; and I Dare confidently pronounce that you will in one Mouth find more Joy, more Peace, more Content, to arise in your spirits, from the sense that you have resisted the Temptations of Evil,
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Nay, you will be ready to cry out with the Roman Orator (if it be lawful to quote the Testimony of a Heathen, after that of the Divine Psalmist) that One day lived according to the Precepts of Vertue is to be preferred before an Immortality of Sin.
Nay, you will be ready to cry out with the Roman Orator (if it be lawful to quote the Testimony of a Heathen, After that of the Divine Psalmist) that One day lived according to the Precepts of Virtue is to be preferred before an Immortality of Sin.
You will then alter all your sentiments of things, and wonder that you should have been so strangely abused by false representations of Vertue and Vice.
You will then altar all your sentiments of things, and wonder that you should have been so strangely abused by false representations of Virtue and Vice.
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Instead of that grim, sowre, unpleasant Countenance in which you heretofore painted her to your self, you will then discover nothing in her but what is infinitely Lovely and Charming.
Instead of that grim, sour, unpleasant Countenance in which you heretofore painted her to your self, you will then discover nothing in her but what is infinitely Lovely and Charming.
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Those very Actions of Religion which you now cannot think upon with Patience, they seem so harsh and unpleasant, you will then find to be accompanied with a wonderful Delight.
Those very Actions of Religion which you now cannot think upon with Patience, they seem so harsh and unpleasant, you will then find to be accompanied with a wondered Delight.
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for you will then experience that there is no sensuality like that of doing Good, and that it is a greater pleasure to do a kindness than to riceive one.
for you will then experience that there is no sensuality like that of doing Good, and that it is a greater pleasure to do a kindness than to riceive one.
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when you begin to feel the delicious Relishes they leave upon your Spirit? You will then confess that no Conversation is half so agreeable as that which we enjoy with God Almighty in Prayer;
when you begin to feel the delicious Relishes they leave upon your Spirit? You will then confess that no Conversation is half so agreeable as that which we enjoy with God Almighty in Prayer;
And then to be affected with his Mercies, to praise and give thanks to him for his Benefits, what is it but a very Heaven upon Earth, an anticipation of the Joys of Eternity? Nay, you will not be without your pleasures even in the very entrance of Religion, then when you exercise acts of Repentance, when you mourn and afflict your self for your sins, which seems the frightfullest thing in all Religion.
And then to be affected with his mercies, to praise and give thanks to him for his Benefits, what is it but a very Heaven upon Earth, an anticipation of the Joys of Eternity? Nay, you will not be without your pleasures even in the very Entrance of Religion, then when you exercise acts of Repentance, when you mourn and afflict your self for your Sins, which seems the frightfullest thing in all Religion.
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and by your sins had made your self far worse than nothing, are yet by the goodness of your Saviour become so considerable a Being, as to be able to give delight to the King of the World,
and by your Sins had made your self Far Worse than nothing, Are yet by the Goodness of your Saviour become so considerable a Being, as to be able to give delight to the King of the World,
and that he will in his good time take you up unto himself, to live everlastingly in his Presence, to be partaker of his Glories, to be ravished with his Love, to be acquainted with his Counsels, to know and be known by Angels, Archangels, and Seraphims; to enjoy a Conversation with Prophets Apostles, and Martyrs, and all the Raised and Glorified Spirits of Brave Men; and with all these to spend a happy and a rapturous Eternity, in Adoring, in Loving, in Praising God for the Infiniteness of his Wisdom,
and that he will in his good time take you up unto himself, to live everlastingly in his Presence, to be partaker of his Glories, to be ravished with his Love, to be acquainted with his Counsels, to know and be known by Angels, Archangels, and Seraphims; to enjoy a Conversation with prophets Apostles, and Martyrs, and all the Raised and Glorified Spirits of Brave Men; and with all these to spend a happy and a rapturous Eternity, in Adoring, in Loving, in Praising God for the Infiniteness of his Wisdom,
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Can there be any Pleasure like this? Can any thing in the World put you into such an Ecstasie of Joy as the very thought of these things? With what a mighty scorn and contempt will you in the sense of them look down upon all the little Gauderies and sickly Satisfactions that the Men of this World keep such a stir about? How empty and evanid,
Can there be any Pleasure like this? Can any thing in the World put you into such an Ecstasy of Joy as the very Thought of these things? With what a mighty scorn and contempt will you in the sense of them look down upon all the little Gauderies and sickly Satisfactions that the Men of this World keep such a stir about? How empty and evanid,
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how flat and unsavoury will the best Pleasures on Earth appear to you in comparison of these Divine Contentments? You will perpetually rejoyce, you will sing Praises to your Saviour, you will bless they day that ever you became acquainted with him;
how flat and unsavoury will the best Pleasures on Earth appear to you in comparison of these Divine Contentment's? You will perpetually rejoice, you will sing Praises to your Saviour, you will bless they day that ever you became acquainted with him;
you will confess him to be the only master of Pleasure in the World, and that you never knew what it was to be an Epicure indeed, till you became a Christian.
you will confess him to be the only master of Pleasure in the World, and that you never knew what it was to be an Epicure indeed, till you became a Christian.
What now remains but that I resume the Apostle's Exhortation with which I began this Discourse, that since as you have seen, Godliness is so exceedingly profitable to all the purposes of this Life as well as the other:
What now remains but that I resume the Apostle's Exhortation with which I began this Discourse, that since as you have seen, Godliness is so exceedingly profitable to all the Purposes of this Life as well as the other:
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and all her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace: you would also be persuaded seriously to Apply your selves to the exercise of it.
and all her ways Are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths Are peace: you would also be persuaded seriously to Apply your selves to the exercise of it.
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SERMON III. PREACHED AT BOW - CHURCH, On the 17th of February, 1680. Eccles. iij. 10. I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice and to do good in his Life.
SERMON III. PREACHED AT BOW - CHURCH, On the 17th of february, 1680. Eccles. iij. 10. I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice and to do good in his Life.
THIS Book of Ecclesiastes gives us an Account of the several Experiments that Solomon had made, in order to the finding out wherein the Happiness of Man in this World doth consist:
THIS Book of Ecclesiastes gives us an Account of the several Experiments that Solomon had made, in order to the finding out wherein the Happiness of Man in this World does consist:
and no Man did ever more industriously apply himself to, or took a greater Liberty in enjoying those Good Things that are commonly most admired, than he did:
and no Man did ever more industriously apply himself to, or took a greater Liberty in enjoying those Good Things that Are commonly most admired, than he did:
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And yet so far was he from his desir'd Satisfaction in these things, that he was forced to say of Laughter, that it was mad; and of Mirth, What Good doth it?
And yet so Far was he from his desired Satisfaction in these things, that he was forced to say of Laughter, that it was mad; and of Mirth, What Good does it?
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He built him stately Houses, and made him Gardens, and Vineyards, and Orchards, and Fountains. He increased his Possessions, and gathered Silver and Gold, and the precious Treasures of Kings, and of the Provinces.
He built him stately Houses, and made him Gardens, and Vineyards, and Orchards, and Fountains. He increased his Possessions, and gathered Silver and Gold, and the precious Treasures of Kings, and of the Provinces.
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But wherein then is there any Profit, if not in these things? What is that Good that the Sons of Men are to apply themselves to, in order to their living as comfortably as the state of things here will allow? This Question (after an Intimation of the Uncertainty and Perplexedness of all Humane Events;
But wherein then is there any Profit, if not in these things? What is that Good that the Sons of Men Are to apply themselves to, in order to their living as comfortably as the state of things Here will allow? This Question (After an Intimation of the Uncertainty and Perplexedness of all Humane Events;
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but withall, of the Exactness of the Providence of God, who hath made every thing beautiful in its Season ) he thus resolves in the Words of the Text, I know (saith he) that there is no good in them,
but withal, of the Exactness of the Providence of God, who hath made every thing beautiful in its Season) he thus resolves in the Words of the Text, I know (Says he) that there is no good in them,
I have found by long Experience, that all the Happiness that is to be had in the Good Things of this Life doth arise from these two Things, Rejoicing in the Enjoyment of them,
I have found by long Experience, that all the Happiness that is to be had in the Good Things of this Life does arise from these two Things, Rejoicing in the Enjoyment of them,
We are here so many Brethren met together to Rejoice, and to do Good: To Rejoice together in the Sense and Acknowledgment of God's Mercies and Blessings to us,
We Are Here so many Brothers met together to Rejoice, and to do Good: To Rejoice together in the Sense and Acknowledgment of God's mercies and Blessings to us,
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And to do Good, not only by increasing our Friendship and mutual Correspondence, but by joining together in a chearful Contribution to those our Country-men that need our Charity.
And to do Good, not only by increasing our Friendship and mutual Correspondence, but by joining together in a cheerful Contribution to those our Countrymen that need our Charity.
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Now in treating of this Argument, I shall briefly endeavour these Three Things. First, I shall earnestly recommend to you the Practice of doing Good, upon several Considerations.
Now in treating of this Argument, I shall briefly endeavour these Three Things. First, I shall earnestly recommend to you the Practice of doing Good, upon several Considerations.
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Secondly, I shall represent the Practicableness of it, by shewing the several Ways which every Person (though in the meanest Circumstances) is capable of doing Good. Thirdly, I shall make two or three Inferences, by way of Application.
Secondly, I shall represent the Practicableness of it, by showing the several Ways which every Person (though in the Meanest circumstances) is capable of doing Good. Thirdly, I shall make two or three Inferences, by Way of Application.
I begin with the First Thing, Seriously to recommend the Practice of doing Good. But where shall I begin to speak, either of the Obligations that lie upon us,
I begin with the First Thing, Seriously to recommend the Practice of doing Good. But where shall I begin to speak, either of the Obligations that lie upon us,
or of the Benefits and Advantages that do accrue to us by doing Good in our Lives? Or having begun, where shall I make an end? The Subject is so copious, that the Study of a whole Life cannot exhaust it.
or of the Benefits and Advantages that do accrue to us by doing Good in our Lives? Or having begun, where shall I make an end? The Subject is so copious, that the Study of a Whole Life cannot exhaust it.
If we do not employ them this way, we are so far from being better for them, that we are much worse. What will signifie our Wit and good Humour, our Strength of Reason and Memory, our Wisdom and Knowledge, our Skill in Arts,
If we do not employ them this Way, we Are so Far from being better for them, that we Are much Worse. What will signify our Wit and good Humour, our Strength of Reason and Memory, our Wisdom and Knowledge, our Skill in Arts,
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I say, what will all these signifie, if they do not render us more Useful and Beneficial to others? That which sets the price and value upon every worldly blessing, is the Opportunity it affords us of doing Good.
I say, what will all these signify, if they do not render us more Useful and Beneficial to Others? That which sets the price and valve upon every worldly blessing, is the Opportunity it affords us of doing Good.
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Be our Lives otherwise never so busie and full of action, yet if others receive no benefit by them, we cannot give our selves any tolerable account of our time, we have in effect liv'd idly and done nothing.
Be our Lives otherwise never so busy and full of actium, yet if Others receive no benefit by them, we cannot give our selves any tolerable account of our time, we have in Effect lived idly and done nothing.
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To do Good is that which of all other services is most acceptable to God, it is that which he hath laid the greatest stress upon in the Scripture, it is that which he hath with the most earnest and affectionate persuasives, with the strongest arguments, with the greatest promises,
To do Good is that which of all other services is most acceptable to God, it is that which he hath laid the greatest stress upon in the Scripture, it is that which he hath with the most earnest and affectionate persuasive, with the Strongest Arguments, with the greatest promises,
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It is that which of all other Qualities gives us the greatest resemblance of his Nature and Perfections, for perfect Love and Goodness is the very Nature of God,
It is that which of all other Qualities gives us the greatest resemblance of his Nature and Perfections, for perfect Love and goodness is the very Nature of God,
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but was an Expression of his Love, and an instance of doing Good, (nay I doubt not to say, the most severe acts of his Justice and Vengeance have all been such) And therefore with great reason hath our blessed Lord told us, that the way to become the Children of our Heavenly Father is to do Good to all, with the same Freedom and Unreservedness that God makes his Sun to shine upon the World.
but was an Expression of his Love, and an instance of doing Good, (nay I doubt not to say, the most severe acts of his justice and Vengeance have all been such) And Therefore with great reason hath our blessed Lord told us, that the Way to become the Children of our Heavenly Father is to do Good to all, with the same Freedom and Unreservedness that God makes his Sun to shine upon the World.
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so that to do Good is that which doth most truly and perfectly render us the Disciples and Followers of Jesus, makes us really be what we pretend we are.
so that to do Good is that which does most truly and perfectly render us the Disciples and Followers of jesus, makes us really be what we pretend we Are.
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And he hath left it as the great distinguishing Badge and Character whereby his Disciples should be known from other Men, that they should love one another even as he had lov'd them, that is (as his Apostle expounds him) they should love and do Good to that degree as to lay down their lives for their brethren.
And he hath left it as the great distinguishing Badge and Character whereby his Disciples should be known from other Men, that they should love one Another even as he had loved them, that is (as his Apostle expounds him) they should love and do Good to that degree as to lay down their lives for their brothers.
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But to do Good is not only our greatest Duty but our greatest Interest and Advantage, which is that that Solomon chiefly refers to in the Text. It is certain that no Man can take a more Effectual way to render his Being in the world Happy and Comfortable to him (according to the ordinary course and event of things) in what Condition or Circumstances soever he is placed,
But to do Good is not only our greatest Duty but our greatest Interest and Advantage, which is that that Solomon chiefly refers to in the Text. It is certain that no Man can take a more Effectual Way to render his Being in the world Happy and Comfortable to him (according to the ordinary course and event of things) in what Condition or circumstances soever he is placed,
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And Epicurus himself the great Master of Voluptuousness would confess that it was not only more Brave but more Pleasant to do Kindnesses than to receive them.
And Epicurus himself the great Master of Voluptuousness would confess that it was not only more Brave but more Pleasant to do Kindnesses than to receive them.
And certainly every good man will find it so, for as the exercise of Charity and Beneficence is as truly a gratification of our Natural Inclinations and Appetites as any other action or thing that causeth pleasure to us:
And Certainly every good man will find it so, for as the exercise of Charity and Beneficence is as truly a gratification of our Natural Inclinations and Appetites as any other actium or thing that Causes pleasure to us:
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Now by how much the appetite that is gratifi'd is more noble and divine; by so much must the delight that ariseth from that gratification be more exquisite.
Now by how much the appetite that is gratified is more noble and divine; by so much must the delight that arises from that gratification be more exquisite.
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I think I have said enough to convince any one of the truth of Solomon 's Proposition, that there is nothing better for a man, nothing that more concerns him either in point of duty or happiness than to do good in his life.
I think I have said enough to convince any one of the truth of Solomon is Proposition, that there is nothing better for a man, nothing that more concerns him either in point of duty or happiness than to do good in his life.
but I will pursue this Argument no farther, but proceed to the second general point I proposed, which is to set before you the practicabieness of this great duty, by shewing the several ways which every person though in the meanest Circumstances is capable of doing Good.
but I will pursue this Argument no farther, but proceed to the second general point I proposed, which is to Set before you the practicabieness of this great duty, by showing the several ways which every person though in the Meanest circumstances is capable of doing Good.
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and they bemoan themselves sadly upon this account, as thinking their lives useless, because they have not those visible Capacities of being serviceable to the world that others have.
and they bemoan themselves sadly upon this account, as thinking their lives useless, Because they have not those visible Capacities of being serviceable to the world that Others have.
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Nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you, nay more, those members of the body (as he continues) that seem to be most feeble are yet very necessary.
Nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you, nay more, those members of the body (as he continues) that seem to be most feeble Are yet very necessary.
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To reduce the Apostle's notion to its particulars, or to shew in how many respects every individual person that is a Member of a Society is necessary to the publick,
To reduce the Apostle's notion to its particulars, or to show in how many respects every Individu person that is a Member of a Society is necessary to the public,
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and either doth or may serve the Weal of it, and so do Good in his life, is a task too great for me to undertake at this time, let it suffice at the present to propose to you these general heads.
and either does or may serve the Weal of it, and so do Good in his life, is a task too great for me to undertake At this time, let it suffice At the present to propose to you these general Heads.
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To the Bodies of men we do good whenever we contribute to the relieving and easing them of the outward pressures and wants, and necessities they lie under:
To the Bodies of men we do good whenever we contribute to the relieving and easing them of the outward pressures and Wants, and necessities they lie under:
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by complying with the infirmities of those he converseth with, and in a word, by contributing any way to make the lives of others more easie and comfortable to them.
by complying with the infirmities of those he Converseth with, and in a word, by contributing any Way to make the lives of Others more easy and comfortable to them.
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Thirdly, A man also doth good when he makes use of that acquaintance or friendship or interest, that he hath with others to stir them up to the doing of that good which he by the narrowness of his condition,
Thirdly, A man also does good when he makes use of that acquaintance or friendship or Interest, that he hath with Others to stir them up to the doing of that good which he by the narrowness of his condition,
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Fourthly, Another way to do good is to be careful and diligent, and conscientious in the discharge of all those Publick Offices which we are called upon to excecute in the place where we live.
Fourthly, another Way to do good is to be careful and diligent, and conscientious in the discharge of all those Public Offices which we Are called upon to execute in the place where we live.
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Fifthly, We do good when being in a private Capacity we so carry our selves in all the Relations in which we stand as the nature of the Relation requireth.
Fifthly, We do good when being in a private Capacity we so carry our selves in all the Relations in which we stand as the nature of the Relation requires.
Seventhly and Lastly, We may do a great deal of good by our good Examples, by being to others Patterns of Piety and Prudence, of Diligence and Industry, of Peaceableness and Loyalty, of Humility and Meekness and Temperance.
Seventhly and Lastly, We may do a great deal of good by our good Examples, by being to Others Patterns of Piety and Prudence, of Diligence and Industry, of Peaceableness and Loyalty, of Humility and Meekness and Temperance.
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And now all these things considered, who is there among us in such deplorable Circumstances that he can reasonably pretend to want ability or opportunity to do good in his life? Sure I am he must live in a desert and have no Communication with mankind that cannot some or other of these ways be useful and beneficial to them.
And now all these things considered, who is there among us in such deplorable circumstances that he can reasonably pretend to want ability or opportunity to do good in his life? Sure I am he must live in a desert and have no Communication with mankind that cannot Some or other of these ways be useful and beneficial to them.
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And First, Since every man is so highly concern'd as we have seen, to do Good in his life, let us all be persuaded seriously and heartily to apply our Minds hereunto.
And First, Since every man is so highly concerned as we have seen, to do Good in his life, let us all be persuaded seriously and heartily to apply our Minds hereunto.
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Let us take all opportunities for it, let us contrive and manage all our affairs so that they may some way or other be subservient to the carrying on this great work.
Let us take all opportunities for it, let us contrive and manage all our affairs so that they may Some Way or other be subservient to the carrying on this great work.
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To heap up riches that we may be rich, or to throw them away upon our lusts are both equally intolerable, it is the doing good with them that sanctifies both the getting and the spending them.
To heap up riches that we may be rich, or to throw them away upon our Lustiest Are both equally intolerable, it is the doing good with them that Sanctifies both the getting and the spending them.
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Let this be the compass to steer and direct us in our pursuit after knowledge, in our learning Arts and Sciences, in the managery of our Trades and employments;
Let this be the compass to steer and Direct us in our pursuit After knowledge, in our learning Arts and Sciences, in the managery of our Trades and employments;
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and even when we pray for our selves, let it be with this design and resolution, that as God in mercy bestows upon us the Blessings and the Grace we pray for, we will employ them for the good of others.
and even when we pray for our selves, let it be with this Design and resolution, that as God in mercy bestows upon us the Blessings and the Grace we pray for, we will employ them for the good of Others.
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Secondly, if the doing good be so necessary a duty as hath been represented, what must we say of those Men that frame to themselves Models of Christianity without putting this duty into its notion? There is a sort of Christianity which hath obtained in the world, that is made up of Faith and knowledge of the Gospel Mysteries, without any respect to Charity and good works.
Secondly, if the doing good be so necessary a duty as hath been represented, what must we say of those Men that frame to themselves Models of Christianity without putting this duty into its notion? There is a sort of Christianity which hath obtained in the world, that is made up of Faith and knowledge of the Gospel Mysteres, without any respect to Charity and good works.
Nay have we not heard of a sort of Christianity, the very perfection of which seems to consist in the disparaging this duty of doing Good as much as is possible;
Nay have we not herd of a sort of Christianity, the very perfection of which seems to consist in the disparaging this duty of doing Good as much as is possible;
nay so far from that, that it often proves a hindrance to it, by taking us off from that full relyance and recumbency that we ought to have on the Righteousness of Jesus Christ only, in order to our Salvation.
nay so Far from that, that it often Proves a hindrance to it, by taking us off from that full reliance and recumbency that we ought to have on the Righteousness of jesus christ only, in order to our Salvation.
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Is it possible that they that so often call upon us to do Good, to be rich in good works, above all things to have fervent charity among our selves, telling us that all faith is nothing, all knowledge of mysteries is nothing, all gifts of Prophecy and Miracles are nothing,
Is it possible that they that so often call upon us to do Good, to be rich in good works, above all things to have fervent charity among our selves, telling us that all faith is nothing, all knowledge of Mysteres is nothing, all Gifts of Prophecy and Miracles Are nothing,
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and a work that God will bless them the better for, yet they are loth to make it an essential ingredient of their Religion, they think they may be Religious and serve God without it.
and a work that God will bless them the better for, yet they Are loath to make it an essential ingredient of their Religion, they think they may be Religious and serve God without it.
If they be but sober in their lives, and just in their dealings, and come to Church at the usual times, they have Religion enough to carry them to Heaven,
If they be but Sobrium in their lives, and just in their dealings, and come to Church At the usual times, they have Religion enough to carry them to Heaven,
Nay if we will consult St. Matth. 25. where the Process of the General Judgment is described, we shall find these to be the great points that at the last day Men shall be examined upon,
Nay if we will consult Saint Matthew 25. where the Process of the General Judgement is described, we shall find these to be the great points that At the last day Men shall be examined upon,
It is true, to keep within doors and to attend our devotions (though those that are in appearance most abstracted from the world, are not always the most devout persons) I say this kind of life is the most easie and the safer.
It is true, to keep within doors and to attend our devotions (though those that Are in appearance most abstracted from the world, Are not always the most devout Persons) I say this kind of life is the most easy and the safer.
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This is a life more suitable to the contrivance and the genius of his Religion, which is more accommodated to Cities and publick Societies, than to Cloysters and Deserts.
This is a life more suitable to the contrivance and the genius of his Religion, which is more accommodated to Cities and public Societies, than to Cloisters and Deserts.
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And lastly, this is to walk in a conformity to his command who hath bid us make our light so to shine before men that they may see our good works and glorifie our Father which is in Heaven.
And lastly, this is to walk in a conformity to his command who hath bid us make our Light so to shine before men that they may see our good works and Glorify our Father which is in Heaven.
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then how much to be reproved are they that do no Good till their death? That live scrapingly and uncharitably and uselesly to the world all their lives long,
then how much to be reproved Are they that do no Good till their death? That live scrape and uncharitably and uselessly to the world all their lives long,
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if he have done little Good in his life, he is bound as he loves his soul to shew some extraordinary uncommon instances of Charity and a Publick Spirit when he comes to die.
if he have done little Good in his life, he is bound as he loves his soul to show Some extraordinary uncommon instances of Charity and a Public Spirit when he comes to die.
But then it is here as it is with the long delaying of Repentance, the deferring it so long has robbed the man of the greatest part of the praise and the comfort he might have expected from it.
But then it is Here as it is with the long delaying of Repentance, the deferring it so long has robbed the man of the greatest part of the praise and the Comfort he might have expected from it.
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I have said enough concerning the first point recommended in the Text, viz. doing Good. I now come briefly to Treat of the other, that is, Rejoycing, which is equally a part of the business of this day.
I have said enough Concerning the First point recommended in the Text, viz. doing Good. I now come briefly to Treat of the other, that is, Rejoicing, which is equally a part of the business of this day.
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The Rejoycing her recommended, is capable of two senses, the first more general and more concerning us as Christians, the other more particular and which more immediately concerns us as we are here met upon this occasion.
The Rejoicing her recommended, is capable of two Senses, the First more general and more Concerning us as Christians, the other more particular and which more immediately concerns us as we Are Here met upon this occasion.
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so that we are always contented and well pleased, always free from those anxieties and disquiets and uncomfortable reflexions that make the lives of mankind miserable.
so that we Are always contented and well pleased, always free from those anxieties and disquiets and uncomfortable reflexions that make the lives of mankind miserable.
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It must be granted indeed that not many do arrive to this state, but yet I doubt not but that it is a state that may be attained at least in a great measure in this world.
It must be granted indeed that not many do arrive to this state, but yet I doubt not but that it is a state that may be attained At least in a great measure in this world.
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This St. Paul lays as the Foundation of Rejoycing, This (saith he) is our rejoycing, the Testimony of our Conscience that in simplicity and godly sincerity I have had my conversation in this world.
This Saint Paul lays as the Foundation of Rejoicing, This (Says he) is our rejoicing, the Testimony of our Conscience that in simplicity and godly sincerity I have had my Conversation in this world.
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And then secondly, To make us capable of this constant Rejoycing besides the innocence of our lives there must go a firm and hearty persuasion of God's particular Providence;
And then secondly, To make us capable of this constant Rejoicing beside the innocence of our lives there must go a firm and hearty persuasion of God's particular Providence;
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Now when we firmly believe this and frequently attend to it, how can we be either solicitous for the future or discontented at the present events of things, let them fall out never so cross to our desires and expectations? This is the best Antidote in the world (and an effectual one it is) against all trouble and vexation and uneasiness that can happen to us upon any occasion whatsoever, to wit, the consideration that all things are managed by an infinitely wise and good God,
Now when we firmly believe this and frequently attend to it, how can we be either solicitous for the future or discontented At the present events of things, let them fallen out never so cross to our Desires and Expectations? This is the best Antidote in the world (and an effectual one it is) against all trouble and vexation and uneasiness that can happen to us upon any occasion whatsoever, to wit, the consideration that all things Are managed by an infinitely wise and good God,
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Thirdly, Another requisite both for the procuring and preserving this continual chearfulness and rejoycing, is a frequent and fixed attention to the great rewards of the other world, which God hath promised to all that truly love him and endeavour to please him.
Thirdly, another requisite both for the procuring and preserving this continual cheerfulness and rejoicing, is a frequent and fixed attention to the great rewards of the other world, which God hath promised to all that truly love him and endeavour to please him.
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This consideration will extreamly add to our comfort, and contribute to our Rejoycing under all the miseries and afflictions that we can possibly fall into,
This consideration will extremely add to our Comfort, and contribute to our Rejoicing under all the misery's and afflictions that we can possibly fallen into,
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and the worse our circumstances are in this life, the greater (if we be good) shall be our happiness in the next, for these light afflictions (as S. Pual tells us) which indure but for a moment, do work for us a far more exceeding weight of glory.
and the Worse our Circumstances Are in this life, the greater (if we be good) shall be our happiness in the next, for these Light afflictions (as S. Paul tells us) which endure but for a moment, do work for us a Far more exceeding weight of glory.
This then is the joy that we are to endeavour after in the first place, to be constantly well pleas'd and contented with our present condition, whatever it be,
This then is the joy that we Are to endeavour After in the First place, to be constantly well pleased and contented with our present condition, whatever it be,
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and that is the free and comfortable enjoyment of the good things of this life that God hath blessed us with, in opposition to a pinching and penurious way of living.
and that is the free and comfortable enjoyment of the good things of this life that God hath blessed us with, in opposition to a pinching and penurious Way of living.
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Solomon having told us in the Text, that there is nothing better for a man than to rejoyce and do Good, he adds by way of explication of what he meant by rejoycing, these words, that every Man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labours,
Solomon having told us in the Text, that there is nothing better for a man than to rejoice and do Good, he adds by Way of explication of what he meant by rejoicing, these words, that every Man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labours,
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For to have a plentiful portion of the good things of this life and not to have the heart to make use of them for the enjoyment of our selves and friends;
For to have a plentiful portion of the good things of this life and not to have the heart to make use of them for the enjoyment of our selves and Friends;
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for we come together to rejoyce in Solomon 's sense, that is, to eat and drink and to enjoy the good of our labours, it being the gift of God so to do.
for we come together to rejoice in Solomon is sense, that is, to eat and drink and to enjoy the good of our labours, it being the gift of God so to do.
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The Jews by the appointment of God himself were to meet every year three times at Jerusalem, the Capital City of the Nation, to feast and to rejoyce before the Lord, as we have it in the express words of Moses. And the Christians for near 200 years after our Saviours had their Agapae, their Feasts of charity, wherein they met together both poor and rich to enjoy and make merry one with another.
The jews by the appointment of God himself were to meet every year three times At Jerusalem, the Capital city of the nation, to feast and to rejoice before the Lord, as we have it in the express words of Moses. And the Christians for near 200 Years After our Saviors had their Agapae, their Feasts of charity, wherein they met together both poor and rich to enjoy and make merry one with Another.
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First, That we Rejoyce before the Lord, that is, that we make our humble acknowledgments and return our due praises and thanks to him for all the good things he hath blessed us with in our lives, confessing that all we have is from his free bounty and goodness,
First, That we Rejoice before the Lord, that is, that we make our humble acknowledgments and return our due praises and thanks to him for all the good things he hath blessed us with in our lives, confessing that all we have is from his free bounty and Goodness,
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The second end of these Feasts is to take occasion from hence to learn our duty, to be instructed in all the branches of that obedience we owe unto God.
The second end of these Feasts is to take occasion from hence to Learn our duty, to be instructed in all the branches of that Obedience we owe unto God.
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For as Maimonides observes, that was one of the principal reasons of God's calling together all the people of the Jews to appear at the Feast of Tabernacles, to wit, that they might hear the Law read unto them;
For as Maimonides observes, that was one of the principal Reasons of God's calling together all the people of the jews to appear At the Feast of Tabernacles, to wit, that they might hear the Law read unto them;
which if we can all resolve to do, I can safely apply to every one of you, that saying of Solomon in the ninth Chapter of this Book of Ecclesiastes, and the seventh Verse, with which I shall conclude:
which if we can all resolve to do, I can safely apply to every one of you, that saying of Solomon in the ninth Chapter of this Book of Ecclesiastes, and the seventh Verse, with which I shall conclude:
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GROTIƲS his Note upon this Text is this, that St. Paul now having finished this his Epistle to Timothy, it comes into his Mind that there was need of some more particular application to be made,
GROTIƲS his Note upon this Text is this, that Saint Paul now having finished this his Epistle to Timothy, it comes into his Mind that there was need of Some more particular application to be made,
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How famous soever the City of Ephesus was at that time for Wealth or Trade, there is little doubt to be made that this City of ours (praised be God for it) doth in those respects, at this day, equal if not much exceed it.
How famous soever the city of Ephesus was At that time for Wealth or Trade, there is little doubt to be made that this city of ours (praised be God for it) does in those respects, At this day, equal if not much exceed it.
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And therefore that which St. Paul thought of so great importance as to give especial orders to Timothy, to press upon the Ephesian Citizens, will always be very sit to be seriously recomended to you in this place;
And Therefore that which Saint Paul Thought of so great importance as to give especial order to Timothy, to press upon the Ephesian Citizens, will always be very fit to be seriously recommended to you in this place;
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I apply my self without farther Preface to conclude this Easter Solemnity with that, with which St. Paul concludes his Epistle, viz. with a short discourse of the Rich Man's great duty and concernment, which is in these words plainly set forth to us.
I apply my self without farther Preface to conclude this Easter Solemnity with that, with which Saint Paul concludes his Epistle, viz. with a short discourse of the Rich Man's great duty and concernment, which is in these words plainly Set forth to us.
Secondly, The great Obligation that lies upon them to the performance of it, which we may gather from the Vehemence and the Authority with which St. Paul orders Timothy to press it, charge them (saith he) that are Rich that they be not, &c.
Secondly, The great Obligation that lies upon them to the performance of it, which we may gather from the Vehemence and the authority with which Saint Paul order Timothy to press it, charge them (Says he) that Are Rich that they be not, etc.
Thirdly, The mighty encouragement they have to observe this charge, for hereby they lay up to themselves in store a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Thirdly, The mighty encouragement they have to observe this charge, for hereby they lay up to themselves in store a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life.
The first thing that is given in charge to all those that are rich in this World, is that they be not high minded, NONLATINALPHABET, that they do not think too well of themselves for being rich,
The First thing that is given in charge to all those that Are rich in this World, is that they be not high minded,, that they do not think too well of themselves for being rich,
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For what doth any of these worldly goods (which make us keep at distance) really add to a Man in point of true worth and value? do they either recommend him more to God or to wise Men,
For what does any of these worldly goods (which make us keep At distance) really add to a Man in point of true worth and valve? do they either recommend him more to God or to wise Men,
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For that for which either God approves us, or wise Men esteem us, or we can speak peace and content to our selves, is not any thing without us, any thing that fortune hath given to us;
For that for which either God approves us, or wise Men esteem us, or we can speak peace and content to our selves, is not any thing without us, any thing that fortune hath given to us;
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A Man is no more a fit object of esteem, merely for being rich, than the Beast he rides on (if I may use the old comparison) is of commendation for the costly Trappings he wears.
A Man is no more a fit Object of esteem, merely for being rich, than the Beast he rides on (if I may use the old comparison) is of commendation for the costly Trappings he wears.
This likewise is a temptation to which they are exposed, and our Saviour hath very lively set it forth to us in the Parable of the Rich man in the Gospel, who having got mighty Possessions,
This likewise is a temptation to which they Are exposed, and our Saviour hath very lively Set it forth to us in the Parable of the Rich man in the Gospel, who having god mighty Possessions,
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But the conclusion of that Parable doth sufficiently shew the vanity and ridiculousness of this trusting in our riches; for a message comes to him from God, Thou fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee,
But the conclusion of that Parable does sufficiently show the vanity and ridiculousness of this trusting in our riches; for a message comes to him from God, Thou fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee,
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yet we have no certainty that our Wealth will not leave us. How prosperous soever our present circumstances be, yet we cannot ensure the continuance of them;
yet we have no certainty that our Wealth will not leave us. How prosperous soever our present Circumstances be, yet we cannot ensure the Continuance of them;
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The same divine foresight and contrivance that feeds the Fowls of the Air, and clothes the Flowers of the Field, doth also give them richly all things to enjoy;
The same divine foresight and contrivance that feeds the Fowls of the Air, and clothes the Flowers of the Field, does also give them richly all things to enjoy;
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And as heartily returning thanks to their great Benefactor for every Blessing they have (seem it never so much their own already,) as a hungry Man that knows not where to get a meal, would to him that should give him a plentiful entertainment.
And as heartily returning thanks to their great Benefactor for every Blessing they have (seem it never so much their own already,) as a hungry Man that knows not where to get a meal, would to him that should give him a plentiful entertainment.
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In a word, those that have all things in this World must as devoutly look up to God, both in gratefully ascribing to him every enjoyment either past or present,
In a word, those that have all things in this World must as devoutly look up to God, both in gratefully ascribing to him every enjoyment either past or present,
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then we are to give this account of the passage, That St. Paul here useth a gradation in his speech, begins with the lowest and most general expressions of Charity,
then we Are to give this account of the passage, That Saint Paul Here uses a gradation in his speech, begins with the lowest and most general expressions of Charity,
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in each following phrase intending to say something more great or particular than what he had said in the former, which is a most usual and elegant scheme of Rhetorick.
in each following phrase intending to say something more great or particular than what he had said in the former, which is a most usual and elegant scheme of Rhetoric.
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And therefore it will concern him to do Kindnesses and good Offices where he can, to be liberal and hospitable, to oblige his Friends and Relations all ways possible, to assist all about him with his counsel, to encourage them by his example;
And Therefore it will concern him to do Kindnesses and good Offices where he can, to be liberal and hospitable, to oblige his Friends and Relations all ways possible, to assist all about him with his counsel, to encourage them by his Exampl;
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That is the meaning of the Apostle's second expression of being rich in good works. He must so study and improve in the Art of doing good, that his good Deeds do equal his Riches;
That is the meaning of the Apostle's second expression of being rich in good works. He must so study and improve in the Art of doing good, that his good deeds do equal his Riches;
The more plentifully God hath Blessed him with worldly Wealth, the more diligent and industrious and solicitous he must be to do good with it, otherwise he is poorer than those that perhaps he now and then out of Charity relieves.
The more plentifully God hath Blessed him with worldly Wealth, the more diligent and Industria and solicitous he must be to do good with it, otherwise he is Poorer than those that perhaps he now and then out of Charity relieves.
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And 3ly, Lest this doing good, and being rich in good works should only be interpreted of doing such kindnesses and good deeds that cost us nothing but the expence of our time,
And 3ly, Lest this doing good, and being rich in good works should only be interpreted of doing such Kindnesses and good Deeds that cost us nothing but the expense of our time,
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the Apostle adds this farther thing, that the rich Man must be ready to distribute; that is, very free to part with his Money according to the proportion God hath blessed him with, upon every occation of real and useful Charity;
the Apostle adds this farther thing, that the rich Man must be ready to distribute; that is, very free to part with his Money according to the proportion God hath blessed him with, upon every occasion of real and useful Charity;
Or 2ly, whether this Charity be of a more private nature, extending no farther than to particular Persons that come in our way, whom we are convinced to be real objects of it;
Or 2ly, whither this Charity be of a more private nature, extending no farther than to particular Persons that come in our Way, whom we Are convinced to be real objects of it;
But 4thly and lastly, The Apostle adds another thing to all this, and that is, that the rich Man must be willing to communicate. If the sense of this phrase be different from the former, it will seem to import yet a higher degree of Liberality.
But 4thly and lastly, The Apostle adds Another thing to all this, and that is, that the rich Man must be willing to communicate. If the sense of this phrase be different from the former, it will seem to import yet a higher degree of Liberality.
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It will import that rich Men should be of such publick Spirits, and so little esteem their Wealth their own, that it should in a manner be made a common thing, wherein all should share as there was occasion.
It will import that rich Men should be of such public Spirits, and so little esteem their Wealth their own, that it should in a manner be made a Common thing, wherein all should share as there was occasion.
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God be thanked the Church of Christ is not now in such circumstances that it is either needful or reasonable precisely to observe the practice of those times as to this matter.
God be thanked the Church of christ is not now in such Circumstances that it is either needful or reasonable precisely to observe the practice of those times as to this matter.
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But this notwithstanding, their practice and the charge here laid upon us to be communicative, will thus far oblige us, viz. that we Christians should always retain that publick generous Spirit that they in the first times were acted with.
But this notwithstanding, their practice and the charge Here laid upon us to be communicative, will thus Far oblige us, viz. that we Christians should always retain that public generous Spirit that they in the First times were acted with.
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We should sit so loose from the World, and so unconcerned in the distinction of meum and tuum, that we should make it our business to do good with what we have, thinking our Wealth best employed when it is put to that use.
We should fit so lose from the World, and so unconcerned in the distinction of meum and tuum, that we should make it our business to do good with what we have, thinking our Wealth best employed when it is put to that use.
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And when the cause of God, and the common interest of our Christian Brethren doth require it, we should then as freely part with all we have as our Predecessors in Christianity did;
And when the cause of God, and the Common Interest of our Christian Brothers does require it, we should then as freely part with all we have as our Predecessors in Christianity did;
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yet he wanted one thing to make him perfect (that is to make him a true Christian) and that was, to sell all that he had and give to the poor and come and follow him,
yet he wanted one thing to make him perfect (that is to make him a true Christian) and that was, to fell all that he had and give to the poor and come and follow him,
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This we may gather from St. Paul 's way of urging it, charge them (saith he) that are rich in this World that they be not high minded, &c. He doth not say, recommend this to them as a thing that is very reasonable in it self, and will highly become them;
This we may gather from Saint Paul is Way of urging it, charge them (Says he) that Are rich in this World that they be not high minded, etc. He does not say, recommend this to them as a thing that is very reasonable in it self, and will highly become them;
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But he saith, charge it upon them, intimating that there was a necessity they should thus practice, it was a duty indispensably incumbent upon all of them;
But he Says, charge it upon them, intimating that there was a necessity they should thus practice, it was a duty indispensably incumbent upon all of them;
And certainly this Order of St. Paul to Timothy is a standing warrant, a perpetual commission to all Ministers of the Gospel, to charge the same thing upon all rich Men in all places and times.
And Certainly this Order of Saint Paul to Timothy is a standing warrant, a perpetual commission to all Ministers of the Gospel, to charge the same thing upon all rich Men in all places and times.
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But in the pressing and enforcing this charge I shall not so much have regard to the three former Duties as to the last, which concerns the doing good with our Wealth, the exercising acts of Bounty and Charity as we have opportunity.
But in the pressing and enforcing this charge I shall not so much have regard to the three former Duties as to the last, which concerns the doing good with our Wealth, the exercising acts of Bounty and Charity as we have opportunity.
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Whoever acknowledgeth the Being of God, and owns his Providence in the World, must necessarily believe that all that portion of good things which he enjoys in this Life doth proceed from that God as the Author and Fountain,
Whoever acknowledgeth the Being of God, and owns his Providence in the World, must necessarily believe that all that portion of good things which he enjoys in this Life does proceed from that God as the Author and Fountain,
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and his Reason and Humanity will suggest to him, that there are some returns of Gratitude to be made to Him that of his free bounty hath thus obliged him;
and his Reason and Humanity will suggest to him, that there Are Some returns of Gratitude to be made to Him that of his free bounty hath thus obliged him;
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but what returns can he make to God for his Blessings, other than in communicating those Blessings among his fellow Creatures? To think that a verbal acknowledgment of God 's favours is a suitable return, is against the common sense of Mankind, who know that there goes more to a Man's being truly grateful than the entertaining the Person that obliged him with fair speeches and professions of his Obligations:
but what returns can he make to God for his Blessings, other than in communicating those Blessings among his fellow Creatures? To think that a verbal acknowledgment of God is favours is a suitable return, is against the Common sense of Mankind, who know that there Goes more to a Man's being truly grateful than the entertaining the Person that obliged him with fair Speeches and professions of his Obligations:
And on the other side, to think of requiting God in a proper sense, by returning real kindnesses to him for those he hath done to us, is equally absurd;
And on the other side, to think of requiting God in a proper sense, by returning real Kindnesses to him for those he hath done to us, is equally absurd;
He hath deputed them to receive the real testimonies of our gratitude to him, and whatsoever obligations we put upon them, he takes them as an expression of our Love and Thankfulness to him.
He hath deputed them to receive the real testimonies of our gratitude to him, and whatsoever obligations we put upon them, he Takes them as an expression of our Love and Thankfulness to him.
And the charitable contributions of the Hebrew Christians to their indigent Brethren, is by S. Paul styled a work and labour of Love shewed to God himself, Heb. 6. If therefore rich Men would not be unkind and ingrateful to him that gave them all they have, there is a necessity they should do good, &c.
And the charitable contributions of the Hebrew Christians to their indigent Brothers, is by S. Paul styled a work and labour of Love showed to God himself, Hebrew 6. If Therefore rich Men would not be unkind and ingrateful to him that gave them all they have, there is a necessity they should do good, etc.
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Secondly, The Practice of this must likewise be charged upon them in point of Justice as well as Gratitude, it is a piece of dishonesty not to do good with the wealth that God hath given us,
Secondly, The Practice of this must likewise be charged upon them in point of justice as well as Gratitude, it is a piece of dishonesty not to do good with the wealth that God hath given us,
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After we have served our own needs we must dispense the surplusage among the Family of God, otherwise we are false and wicked Stewards, we abuse and misemploy our Master's Talents,
After we have served our own needs we must dispense the surplusage among the Family of God, otherwise we Are false and wicked Stewards, we abuse and misemploy our Masters Talents,
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Works of Charity are so essential to all Religion, and more especially to that which we call Christian that without them it is but an empty name in whosoever professes it.
Works of Charity Are so essential to all Religion, and more especially to that which we call Christian that without them it is but an empty name in whosoever Professes it.
yet if they be hard hearted and uncharitable, if God hath given them Wealth, and they have not Hearts to do good with it, they have no true piety towards God.
yet if they be hard hearted and uncharitable, if God hath given them Wealth, and they have not Hearts to do good with it, they have no true piety towards God.
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unless this be to be accounted Love, to give them good words, to say to a Brother or a Sister that is naked and destitute of daily food, depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled, when notwithstanding they give them not those things that be needful for the Body.
unless this be to be accounted Love, to give them good words, to say to a Brother or a Sister that is naked and destitute of daily food, depart in peace, be the warmed and filled, when notwithstanding they give them not those things that be needful for the Body.
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Can he be thought a Religious Man or a true Christian, that wants the two main qualifications that go to the making up a Disciple of Christ, that is to say, Faith and Repentance? yet this doth he that is rich in this World, but is not rich in good works.
Can he be Thought a Religious Man or a true Christian, that Wants the two main qualifications that go to the making up a Disciple of christ, that is to say, Faith and Repentance? yet this does he that is rich in this World, but is not rich in good works.
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If we mean that our Faith should avail us any thing it must work (or be made perfect) by Charity, saith S. Paul, for though a Man have all faith so that he could remove mountains, i. e.
If we mean that our Faith should avail us any thing it must work (or be made perfect) by Charity, Says S. Paul, for though a Man have all faith so that he could remove Mountains, i. e.
The plain account of this matter is this, S. Paul speaks of Charity with respect to its inward principle in the heart, which consists in an universal kindness and good-will to the whole Creation of God;
The plain account of this matter is this, S. Paul speaks of Charity with respect to its inward principle in the heart, which consists in an universal kindness and goodwill to the Whole Creation of God;
and we speak of it with respect to the outward fruits of it in the Life and Conversation, which are all sorts of good works, especially works of Mercy and Bounty:
and we speak of it with respect to the outward fruits of it in the Life and Conversation, which Are all sorts of good works, especially works of Mercy and Bounty:
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But both these come to the same thing as to our purpose, for the one always follows the other, whereever there is Charity in the heart it must of necessity shew it self in these kind of actions as there is occasion, otherwise the Charity is not true but only pretended,
But both these come to the same thing as to our purpose, for the one always follows the other, wherever there is Charity in the heart it must of necessity show it self in these kind of actions as there is occasion, otherwise the Charity is not true but only pretended,
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When S. John Baptist came preaching Repentance unto Israel, the people asked him saying what shall we do? meaning in what manner they should express their Repentance:
When S. John Baptist Come preaching Repentance unto Israel, the people asked him saying what shall we do? meaning in what manner they should express their Repentance:
and suitable to this was the Prophet's advice to the King of Babylon, when he exhorteth him to Repentance, break off thy sins (saith he) by righteousness, and thy iniquity by shewing mercy to the poor;
and suitable to this was the Prophet's Advice to the King of Babylon, when he exhorteth him to Repentance, break off thy Sins (Says he) by righteousness, and thy iniquity by showing mercy to the poor;
Furthermore, can he be either a good Man or a good Christian, that lives in the habitual neglect of that, which of all other Vertues God in Scripture seems to set the greatest value upon;
Furthermore, can he be either a good Man or a good Christian, that lives in the habitual neglect of that, which of all other Virtues God in Scripture seems to Set the greatest valve upon;
and contrariwise practiseth that which God hath most particularly declared his hatred and aversion to? Yet thus doth he that is not charitable with what he hath.
and contrariwise Practiseth that which God hath most particularly declared his hatred and aversion to? Yet thus does he that is not charitable with what he hath.
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So highly acceptable to God are works of Mercy and Charity, that they are declared to be the sacrifices with which he is well pleased, Heb, 13.8. the things in which he doth delight, Jerem. 9.24. and blessed and happy are they pronounced that do them, Pro. 22.9. cap. 14.21. for hereby Men become the children of God, Luke 6.35. and entitled to his more especial care and protection, Ps. 41.1. &c. nay so dear do they render a Man to his Maker, that the wise Son of Sirach scrupled not to recommend the practice of them in these terms, Be thou (saith he) a Father to the Fatherless, and instead of a Husband unto their Mother;
So highly acceptable to God Are works of Mercy and Charity, that they Are declared to be the Sacrifices with which he is well pleased, Hebrew, 13.8. the things in which he does delight, Jeremiah 9.24. and blessed and happy Are they pronounced that do them, Pro 22.9. cap. 14.21. for hereby Men become the children of God, Lycia 6.35. and entitled to his more especial care and protection, Ps. 41.1. etc. nay so dear do they render a Man to his Maker, that the wise Son of Sirach scrupled not to recommend the practice of them in these terms, Be thou (Says he) a Father to the Fatherless, and instead of a Husband unto their Mother;
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It is said of the covetous that God abhorreth them; which implies the utmost aversion that the Divine nature is capable of, to any sort of Men or things.
It is said of the covetous that God abhorreth them; which Implies the utmost aversion that the Divine nature is capable of, to any sort of Men or things.
The uncharitable and hard hearted Men God hath declared he will have no mercy on; but they shall have judgment without mercy that have shewed no mercy.
The uncharitable and hard hearted Men God hath declared he will have no mercy on; but they shall have judgement without mercy that have showed no mercy.
Fourthly and lastly, a necessity there is, that those that are rich in this World, should do good and be rich in good works, &c. upon their own account.
Fourthly and lastly, a necessity there is, that those that Are rich in this World, should do good and be rich in good works, etc. upon their own account.
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If therefore Men have any kindness for them, if they mean not to be undone to all eternity, it is absolutely necessary they should do good with what they have.
If Therefore Men have any kindness for them, if they mean not to be undone to all eternity, it is absolutely necessary they should do good with what they have.
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O that they would seriously consider and often remember those words of Abraham to the rich Man in Hell, Son (saith he) remember that thou in thy life receivedst thy good things,
Oh that they would seriously Consider and often Remember those words of Abraham to the rich Man in Hell, Son (Says he) Remember that thou in thy life Received thy good things,
Not that it is a crime to be rich, or to have good things in our life, no, it is the inordinate love of their Wealth (to which those that have it are too frequently prone) and their not imploying it to those purposes of doing good for which it was given;
Not that it is a crime to be rich, or to have good things in our life, no, it is the inordinate love of their Wealth (to which those that have it Are too frequently prove) and their not employing it to those Purposes of doing good for which it was given;
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it is these things that bring these curses upon them, and really make it easier, without an Hyporbole, for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Luke 18.25. Certain it is, there is no one sin that can be named, doth more fatally exclude from Salvation than this we are speaking of.
it is these things that bring these curses upon them, and really make it Easier, without an Hyporbole, for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Lycia 18.25. Certain it is, there is no one since that can be nam, does more fatally exclude from Salvation than this we Are speaking of.
We never find the Prophets, or the Apostles giving a list of those black crimes that will involve all that are guilty of them in inevitable destruction,
We never find the prophets, or the Apostles giving a list of those black crimes that will involve all that Are guilty of them in inevitable destruction,
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Nay so great is this sin of Uncharitableness, and not doing good with our Wealth, that God in the final sentence that he shall pass upon wicked Men, to their condemnation at the last day, seems to take no notice of the other sins and crimes of their life,
Nay so great is this since of Uncharitableness, and not doing good with our Wealth, that God in the final sentence that he shall pass upon wicked Men, to their condemnation At the last day, seems to take no notice of the other Sins and crimes of their life,
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Thus we find that when the King having gathared all Nations before him, comes to pronounce the sentence upon those on his left hand, who are those that are doomed to everlasting fire;
Thus we find that when the King having gathared all nations before him, comes to pronounce the sentence upon those on his left hand, who Are those that Are doomed to everlasting fire;
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Since now from these Considerations it doth appear how necessary how indispensable a Duty it is to do good with what we have, to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, and willing to communicate;
Since now from these Considerations it does appear how necessary how indispensable a Duty it is to do good with what we have, to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, and willing to communicate;
let me at this time charge all of you that are rich in this world, as you would not be unthankful to your great Benefactor, nor unjust to your Neighbours;
let me At this time charge all of you that Are rich in this world, as you would not be unthankful to your great Benefactor, nor unjust to your Neighbours;
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the encouraging and promoting that Charity which the piety of our Ancestors begun, and whose examples their Successors have hitherto worthily followed,
the encouraging and promoting that Charity which the piety of our Ancestors begun, and whose Examples their Successors have hitherto worthily followed,
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For these so great instances of Charity what have we to do, but with all Gratitude to commemorate those noble and publick Spirits that first began them;
For these so great instances of Charity what have we to do, but with all Gratitude to commemorate those noble and public Spirits that First began them;
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O what comfort will it be to us when we come to die, to be able to say to our selves, That portion of goods that God hath in his Providence dispensed to me, I have neither kept unprofitably in a Napkin,
O what Comfort will it be to us when we come to die, to be able to say to our selves, That portion of goods that God hath in his Providence dispensed to me, I have neither kept unprofitably in a Napkin,
nor squander'd it away upon my lusts, but part of it I have put out towards the restoring my miserable Brethren to to the right use of their reason and understanding;
nor squandered it away upon my Lustiest, but part of it I have put out towards the restoring my miserable Brothers to to the right use of their reason and understanding;
and in the Principles of True Religion for their Souls, that so both in their Bodies and Spirits they may be in a capacity to glorifie God, and to serve their Country.
and in the Principles of True Religion for their Souls, that so both in their Bodies and Spirits they may be in a capacity to Glorify God, and to serve their Country.
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I dare not lay the fault of this upon the defectiveness of our Laws, nor dare I say, that the provisions made for the Poor, are incompetent or disproportionable to the number of them;
I Dare not lay the fault of this upon the defectiveness of our Laws, nor Dare I say, that the provisions made for the Poor, Are incompetent or disproportionable to the number of them;
supposing the richer Parishes to contribute to the maintaining the poorer. But here is the misery, we do not sufficiently distinguish between our poor;
supposing the Richer Parishes to contribute to the maintaining the Poorer. But Here is the misery, we do not sufficiently distinguish between our poor;
if ever this scandalous publick nusance of common begging be redressed, that these four things be taken care of. 1. That those that cannot work be maintained without begging. 2. That those that can work and are willing, have such publick provisions made that they may be employed in one way or other, according as they are capable,
if ever this scandalous public nuisance of Common begging be Redressed, that these four things be taken care of. 1. That those that cannot work be maintained without begging. 2. That those that can work and Are willing, have such public provisions made that they may be employed in one Way or other, according as they Are capable,
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and every one receive fruits of his labour proportionable to his industry. 3. That those that can work and will not, be prosecuted according to the Laws,
and every one receive fruits of his labour proportionable to his industry. 3. That those that can work and will not, be prosecuted according to the Laws,
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that all persons be exhorted and directed to put their private Charity in the right Channel, wholly withdrawing it from the lazy and the lusty Beggars,
that all Persons be exhorted and directed to put their private Charity in the right Channel, wholly withdrawing it from the lazy and the lusty Beggars,
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And that it is needful, there is none that hath any true sense of Charity (which consists as much in taking care to prevent the miseries and necessities of Mankind,
And that it is needful, there is none that hath any true sense of Charity (which consists as much in taking care to prevent the misery's and necessities of Mankind,
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It is one of the great Glories of this City, that as they have been always faithful and prudent in the management of those Publick Charities that they have been entrusted with,
It is one of the great Glories of this city, that as they have been always faithful and prudent in the management of those Public Charities that they have been Entrusted with,
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And I hope that which condemned Sodom, to wit, that there were not ten righteous men found in it (that is, Men that were of a Publick Spirit, that were truly Liberal,
And I hope that which condemned Sodom, to wit, that there were not ten righteous men found in it (that is, Men that were of a Public Spirit, that were truly Liberal,
and there are some passages in this History which make it probable that it may be the notion of it here) I say, that very thing it is to be hoped, hath and will preserve this City of ours;
and there Are Some passages in this History which make it probable that it may be the notion of it Here) I say, that very thing it is to be hoped, hath and will preserve this city of ours;
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And so gracious hath God been to our City and Kingdom in this respect, that (to the glory of his name be it spoken) whatever boasts they of the Church of Rome are wont to make of the Charitableness of their Religion, in opposition to the penuriousness of ours;
And so gracious hath God been to our city and Kingdom in this respect, that (to the glory of his name be it spoken) whatever boasts they of the Church of Room Are wont to make of the Charitableness of their Religion, in opposition to the penuriousness of ours;
And for your greater incouragement thus to do, let it be remembred, in the last place, that besides the outward advantages both publick and private that we reap by being charitable;
And for your greater encouragement thus to do, let it be remembered, in the last place, that beside the outward advantages both public and private that we reap by being charitable;
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For to do good with our Wealth, to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate, is (as the Apostle in the Text tells us) the way to lay up to our selves in store a good Foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on eternal life.
For to do good with our Wealth, to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate, is (as the Apostle in the Text tells us) the Way to lay up to our selves in store a good Foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on Eternal life.
I mean not here to trouble you with the Criticisms about the word NONLATINALPHABET in the Text, by disputing whether it should be render'd Foundation as it is in our Translation;
I mean not Here to trouble you with the Criticisms about the word in the Text, by disputing whither it should be rendered Foundation as it is in our translation;
as it is used by this Apostle elsewhere, where he tells us that the Foundation of God standeth sure having this seal, that is to say, that Covenant or Indenture, that God hath made with Mankind, standeth sure,
as it is used by this Apostle elsewhere, where he tells us that the Foundation of God Stands sure having this seal, that is to say, that Covenant or Indenture, that God hath made with Mankind, Stands sure,
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Or lastly, whether the word should be rendred a Treasure, so as to read the Text thus, laying up to themselves a good Treasure against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Or lastly, whither the word should be rendered a Treasure, so as to read the Text thus, laying up to themselves a good Treasure against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life.
yet we utterly reject those Doctrines which the Modern Romanists have advanced in this matter. The Popish doctrines about good works are these three following, that good works are meritorious;
yet we utterly reject those Doctrines which the Modern Romanists have advanced in this matter. The Popish doctrines about good works Are these three following, that good works Are meritorious;
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as are over and above what is sufficient to save his own soul, may by the Church be dispensed out to the benefit of others, they being part of the Church's treasure;
as Are over and above what is sufficient to save his own soul, may by the Church be dispensed out to the benefit of Others, they being part of the Church's treasure;
And lastly, that good works, i. e. the Alms of dying persons, that are given to the Church or Clergy, will by the means of the Masses and Diriges that they purchase to be said for them, be effectual for the freeing their Souls out of the Torments of Purgatory. These are the Popish Doctrines concerning good works, which we all justly reject,
And lastly, that good works, i. e. the Alms of dying Persons, that Are given to the Church or Clergy, will by the means of the Masses and Dirges that they purchase to be said for them, be effectual for the freeing their Souls out of the Torments of Purgatory. These Are the Popish Doctrines Concerning good works, which we all justly reject,
But then as for the necessity, or the conduciveness of good works to a Man's Salvation, which is all we here plead for, I know no good Protestant but doth as earnestly contend for it as any of that Communion.
But then as for the necessity, or the conduciveness of good works to a Man's Salvation, which is all we Here plead for, I know no good Protestant but does as earnestly contend for it as any of that Communion.
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But now having said this by way of caution, to prevent all occasion that any may take from our so earnestly pressing Charity, to undervalue and neglect other Duties:
But now having said this by Way of caution, to prevent all occasion that any may take from our so earnestly pressing Charity, to undervalue and neglect other Duties:
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It cannot be denyed on the other side, that very great effects are by our Saviour and his Apostles, ascribed to this vertue with respect to Mens Salvation in the other World.
It cannot be denied on the other side, that very great effects Are by our Saviour and his Apostles, ascribed to this virtue with respect to Men's Salvation in the other World.
Our Saviour without doubt means the same thing here, that he expresses upon the same occasion in another place, viz. they (those that you do good to) cannot recompence you, but you shall be recompenced at the Resurrection of the just.
Our Saviour without doubt means the same thing Here, that he Expresses upon the same occasion in Another place, viz. they (those that you do good to) cannot recompense you, but you shall be recompensed At the Resurrection of the just.
Again, the Parable of the unjust Steward, that provided so well for himself against a bad time out of his Master's Goods, is wholly designed to this purpose;
Again, the Parable of the unjust Steward, that provided so well for himself against a bad time out of his Masters Goods, is wholly designed to this purpose;
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and that the Application of it sufficiently shews, for our Saviour having said that the Lord of this Steward commended him for his providence and care of himself, he thus applies it to all his Disciples.
and that the Application of it sufficiently shows, for our Saviour having said that the Lord of this Steward commended him for his providence and care of himself, he thus Applies it to all his Disciples.
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Wherefore I say unto you, make you friends to your selves of the Mammon of unrighteousness ( i. e. of these false deceitful riches) that when you fail you may be received into everlasting habitations;
Wherefore I say unto you, make you Friends to your selves of the Mammon of unrighteousness (i. e. of these false deceitful riches) that when you fail you may be received into everlasting habitations;
plainly declaring, that the best provision that rich Men can make for themselves against the time of their death, in order to their reception into the other World, must be the charitable actions they do with their Wealth while they live here.
plainly declaring, that the best provision that rich Men can make for themselves against the time of their death, in order to their reception into the other World, must be the charitable actions they do with their Wealth while they live Here.
when the times are such that it is reasonable so to do) that they give alms; for thereby they provide to themselves bags which wax not old, a Treasure in the Heavens where no thief approacheth, nor moth corrupteth.
when the times Are such that it is reasonable so to do) that they give alms; for thereby they provide to themselves bags which wax not old, a Treasure in the Heavens where no thief Approaches, nor moth corrupteth.
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And what I pray is the reason he is thus persuaded? Verily this, for God (saith he) is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which you have shewed to his name, in that ye have ministred to the Saints, and yet do minister.
And what I pray is the reason he is thus persuaded? Verily this, for God (Says he) is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which you have showed to his name, in that you have ministered to the Saints, and yet do minister.
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Though that Church as to other things was in a very degenerate condition, yet considering they had been laborious and diligent in the exercise of Charity,
Though that Church as to other things was in a very degenerate condition, yet considering they had been laborious and diligent in the exercise of Charity,
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If they would have their hopes of a future life assured to them, the way to do it was to persevere in their diligent attendence to works of Mercy, and Kindness, and Charity.
If they would have their hope's of a future life assured to them, the Way to do it was to persevere in their diligent attendance to works of Mercy, and Kindness, and Charity.
by this we know we are true Disciples of Jesus Christ, and this is that, that will assure our hearts, will give us confidence to appear before God at the last day when he comes to judge the World.
by this we know we Are true Disciples of jesus christ, and this is that, that will assure our hearts, will give us confidence to appear before God At the last day when he comes to judge the World.
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And this is a point that the Apostle thinks so considerable, that he goes over with it again in the next verse, Beloved if our hearts condemn us not ( i. e. condemn us not as to this point of Love and Charity) then have we confidence towards God,
And this is a point that the Apostle thinks so considerable, that he Goes over with it again in the next verse, beloved if our hearts condemn us not (i. e. condemn us not as to this point of Love and Charity) then have we confidence towards God,
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The last Text to this purpose that I defire may be taken notice of, is that of St. Peter, Above all things, my Brethren, have fervent Charity among your selves,
The last Text to this purpose that I desire may be taken notice of, is that of Saint Peter, Above all things, my Brothers, have fervent Charity among your selves,
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there is none of us, even the best, but hath a multitude of sins to answer for, by what means now must we obtain, that these sins shall be covered? that is, shall be forgiven;
there is none of us, even the best, but hath a multitude of Sins to answer for, by what means now must we obtain, that these Sins shall be covered? that is, shall be forgiven;
for covering of sins is the forgiveness of them in the Scripture-language. Why, the Apostle hath directed us to the method, above all things put on Charity,
for covering of Sins is the forgiveness of them in the Scripture-language. Why, the Apostle hath directed us to the method, above all things put on Charity,
Charity is of that power with God, that it alone is able to overcome the malignity of many of our sins and frailties, that would otherwise do us mischief:
Charity is of that power with God, that it alone is able to overcome the malignity of many of our Sins and frailties, that would otherwise do us mischief:
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for as much as we know that our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord? Giving all diligence to add to Faith, Vertue; and to Vertue, Knowledge; and to Knowledge, Temperance; and to Temperance, Patience; and to patience, Godliness; and to Godliness, Brotherly Kindness; and to Brotherly Kindness, Charity.
for as much as we know that our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord? Giving all diligence to add to Faith, Virtue; and to Virtue, Knowledge; and to Knowledge, Temperance; and to Temperance, Patience; and to patience, Godliness; and to Godliness, Brotherly Kindness; and to Brotherly Kindness, Charity.
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thus in the ninth verse, His horn shall be exalted with honour, the wicked shall see it and shall be grieved, &c. The fifth is, Great Safety and Peace in the midst of Dangerous and Troublesome times:
thus in the ninth verse, His horn shall be exalted with honour, the wicked shall see it and shall be grieved, etc. The fifth is, Great Safety and Peace in the midst of Dangerous and Troublesome times:
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Now upon account of this Light that ariseth to the Ʋpright Man in Evil times, it comes to pass as it followeth, v. 6, 7, 8. that such a one shall not be moved for ever,
Now upon account of this Light that arises to the Ʋpright Man in Evil times, it comes to pass as it follows, v. 6, 7, 8. that such a one shall not be moved for ever,
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And of the several Instances of the Blessedness of such a Man, I have pitch't upon that of Safety and Peace in the midst of Perillous and Troublesome times.
And of the several Instances of the Blessedness of such a Man, I have pitched upon that of Safety and Peace in the midst of Perilous and Troublesome times.
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or the Blessedness here mentioned doth belong, It is the Ʋpright Man. Secondly, The Promise, or the Blessedness it self, It is Light in times of Darkness.
or the Blessedness Here mentioned does belong, It is the Ʋpright Man. Secondly, The Promise, or the Blessedness it self, It is Light in times of Darkness.
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I begin with the Character of the Person to whom this Promise is made, He is the Ʋpright Man, or as in our more common Language we express him, the Honest Man, the Man of Integrity. We all know so well what is meant by these words, that it would render the thing more difficult to offer Critically to give Light to them.
I begin with the Character of the Person to whom this Promise is made, He is the Ʋpright Man, or as in our more Common Language we express him, the Honest Man, the Man of Integrity. We all know so well what is meant by these words, that it would render the thing more difficult to offer Critically to give Light to them.
As all those General Terms, whereby a Man's whole Duty is exprest in Scripture, have their several respects and considerations which difference them one from the other,
As all those General Terms, whereby a Man's Whole Duty is expressed in Scripture, have their several respects and considerations which difference them one from the other,
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This is that upon account of which any person is denominated Upright, and contrary to this is all Hypocritical and Partial dealings in matters of our Duty.
This is that upon account of which any person is denominated Upright, and contrary to this is all Hypocritical and Partial dealings in matters of our Duty.
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So that if we would give the definition of an Ʋpright Man, it should be in such terms as these, He is a Man that in all things follows the Dictates of his Conscience.
So that if we would give the definition of an Ʋpright Man, it should be in such terms as these, He is a Man that in all things follows thee Dictates of his Conscience.
But for the more lively display of him, and the rendring him, as more Amiable so more Imitable, it will be fit that we represent him a little more particularly under those several Respects and Capacities in which his Uprightness is principally seen and exprest.
But for the more lively display of him, and the rendering him, as more Amiable so more Imitable, it will be fit that we represent him a little more particularly under those several Respects and Capacities in which his Uprightness is principally seen and expressed.
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And here we must consider him with respect to God, and with respect to Men. Under the former Consideration we are to view his Religion, under the latter his Civil Conversation.
And Here we must Consider him with respect to God, and with respect to Men. Under the former Consideration we Are to view his Religion, under the latter his Civil Conversation.
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And consequently, whatever is Inconsistent with that, be it never so base and vile and injurious, he cannot take himself in point of Duty oblig'd to stick at it,
And consequently, whatever is Inconsistent with that, be it never so base and vile and injurious, he cannot take himself in point of Duty obliged to stick At it,
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He knows that the greatest Impostures have laid hid under this mask, and by such Artifices God hath been often made a Patron of the most horrid villanies.
He knows that the greatest Impostors have laid hid under this mask, and by such Artifices God hath been often made a Patron of the most horrid villainies.
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And therefore his principal concernment is about the great Indispensable Duties of Christianity. The weightier matters of the Law, Justice and Mercy and Faith.
And Therefore his principal concernment is about the great Indispensable Duties of Christianity. The Weightier matters of the Law, justice and Mercy and Faith.
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He is a hearty Enemy to all Factions in Religion, as knowing the Life and Soul of Christianity is often eaten out by them. All dividing Principles he abhors;
He is a hearty Enemy to all Factions in Religion, as knowing the Life and Soul of Christianity is often eaten out by them. All dividing Principles he abhors;
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These are the great strokes of Ʋprightness as to Religion. And whoever makes good these Characters, may unquestionably conclude of himself, that he is an Honest Man to God-ward, a true Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.
These Are the great Strokes of Ʋprightness as to Religion. And whoever makes good these Characters, may unquestionably conclude of himself, that he is an Honest Man to Godward, a true Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.
and he would rather sit down with loss, than serve his own ends by any practice that hath but a bad report, that hath but even the appearance or suspicion of evil in it;
and he would rather fit down with loss, than serve his own ends by any practice that hath but a bad report, that hath but even the appearance or suspicion of evil in it;
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And consequently, he is a Man that hates all mean and servile compliance, and will neither speak nor do any thing against the sense of his Mind for the humouring any.
And consequently, he is a Man that hates all mean and servile compliance, and will neither speak nor doe any thing against the sense of his Mind for the Humouring any.
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This is the Man that is Ʋpright in his Conversation towards Men. The Man that with the Wisdom of the Serpent joyns the Innocence and Simplicity of the Dove.
This is the Man that is Ʋpright in his Conversation towards Men. The Man that with the Wisdom of the Serpent joins the Innocence and Simplicity of the Dove.
Let us consider him as a Magistrate intrusted with the management of publick affairs. (Which is the Second particular we are to insist on under this head) and here the Upright Man is still the same, acted by the same Principles, pursuing still the same designs we have hitherto mentioned.
Let us Consider him as a Magistrate Entrusted with the management of public affairs. (Which is the Second particular we Are to insist on under this head) and Here the Upright Man is still the same, acted by the same Principles, pursuing still the same designs we have hitherto mentioned.
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And therefore acting from such Principles as these, we may easily conclude him to be a Man whose Counsels and Actions are not steer'd by the wind of popular Applause,
And Therefore acting from such Principles as these, we may Easily conclude him to be a Man whose Counsels and Actions Are not steered by the wind of popular Applause,
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His care and study is chiefly employed upon the Publick, and he rather suffers the miscarriage of his own affairs than that the Community by his negligence should receive any prejudice.
His care and study is chiefly employed upon the Public, and he rather suffers the miscarriage of his own affairs than that the Community by his negligence should receive any prejudice.
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And he remembers that Religion doth so much influence the Civil State, that the happiness and ruin of Cities and Kingdoms are link'd with the well or ill management of it.
And he remembers that Religion does so much influence the Civil State, that the happiness and ruin of Cities and Kingdoms Are linked with the well or ill management of it.
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And therefore, as on one hand he is watchful in spying out Dangers, and quick in applying such Remedies to them as are proper in the Place and Station he holds:
And Therefore, as on one hand he is watchful in spying out Dangers, and quick in applying such Remedies to them as Are proper in the Place and Station he holds:
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Darkness, as I told you before, is a word by which the Scripture expresseth any kind of Straits, or Difficulties, or Adversities. Thus Job 15.21. Darkness is there opposed to Prosperity; thus Lam. 3.2. I am the man, (saith the Prophet) that have seen Affliction, by the rod of his wrath he hath led me and brought me into Darkness.
Darkness, as I told you before, is a word by which the Scripture Expresses any kind of Straits, or Difficulties, or Adversities. Thus Job 15.21. Darkness is there opposed to Prosperity; thus Lam. 3.2. I am the man, (Says the Prophet) that have seen Affliction, by the rod of his wrath he hath led me and brought me into Darkness.
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By Light, we may understand Light for his Guidance and Direction; and then the sense is, That in critical and perillous times the Ʋpright Man of all others, will be best enabled to order and manage his Affairs.
By Light, we may understand Light for his Guidance and Direction; and then the sense is, That in critical and perilous times the Ʋpright Man of all Others, will be best enabled to order and manage his Affairs.
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Or thirdly, By Light we may understand Peace and Joy (as that likewise is another usual sense of the word,) and then the meaning is, That in evil times, let things happen as they will,
Or Thirdly, By Light we may understand Peace and Joy (as that likewise is Another usual sense of the word,) and then the meaning is, That in evil times, let things happen as they will,
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First, To the Ʋpright Man there ariseth Light in the Darkness, taking Light for Guidance and Direction. Be the times never so dark, he hath this happiness, that he is rarely at a loss how to steer his course.
First, To the Ʋpright Man there arises Light in the Darkness, taking Light for Guidance and Direction. Be the times never so dark, he hath this happiness, that he is rarely At a loss how to steer his course.
Whoever pursues evil Designs, and is a Slave to base Affections, must necessarily intangle himself in infinite Labyrinths, through the course of his Life.
Whoever pursues evil Designs, and is a Slave to base Affections, must necessarily entangle himself in infinite Labyrinths, through the course of his Life.
At what a loss now in such a case as this must a Man needs be in the determining himself? Upon what a rack is his understanding put, to get fairly rid of these Difficulties? And yet such Dilemmas as these is every one that walks not Uprightly, ever and anon crampt with in his Counsels and Deliberations.
At what a loss now in such a case as this must a Man needs be in the determining himself? Upon what a rack is his understanding put, to get fairly rid of these Difficulties? And yet such Dilemmas as these is every one that walks not Uprightly, ever and anon cramped with in his Counsels and Deliberations.
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but he always looks straight before him: so that all his resolutions are easily made; most of those Difficulties that intangle other Men are quite cut off and avoided;
but he always looks straight before him: so that all his resolutions Are Easily made; most of those Difficulties that entangle other Men Are quite Cut off and avoided;
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Nay, though the Man, in other things, where his affections have no influence, be a very wise Man. One could scarce imagine the power that these things have over a Man's Judgment;
Nay, though the Man, in other things, where his affections have no influence, be a very wise Man. One could scarce imagine the power that these things have over a Man's Judgement;
And this is that which the Psalmist hath told us, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdome, a good Ʋnderstanding have all they that do thereafter.
And this is that which the Psalmist hath told us, The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, a good Ʋnderstanding have all they that do thereafter.
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And this is that which Solomon tells us, He that walketh Ʋprightly walketh surely. And indeed this seems to be the thing principally intended in the Text;
And this is that which Solomon tells us, He that walks Ʋprightly walks surely. And indeed this seems to be the thing principally intended in the Text;
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The Light which is here said to arise to the Ʋpright in Darkness, seemeth chiefly to respect his Security from Danger in the times of a Common Calamity;
The Light which is Here said to arise to the Ʋpright in Darkness, seems chiefly to respect his Security from Danger in the times of a Common Calamity;
But this consideration of the conduciveness of Honesty and Uprightness to the Good of the Publick, I direct chiefly to those that are in Office and Authority;
But this consideration of the conduciveness of Honesty and Uprightness to the Good of the Public, I Direct chiefly to those that Are in Office and authority;
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Though they are but particular Persons, yet being vested with Authority, their Conduct and Management hath as great an influence upon the common Good or the common Ruin,
Though they Are but particular Persons, yet being vested with authority, their Conduct and Management hath as great an influence upon the Common Good or the Common Ruin,
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if any Man can in reason hope to escape the Violence and Iniquity of the times, the Upright Man, the Man of Honesty and Integrity is likelyest to be the Man:
if any Man can in reason hope to escape the Violence and Iniquity of the times, the Upright Man, the Man of Honesty and Integrity is likeliest to be the Man:
It is generally either very great carelesness and gross neglect of their own affairs; or the lavishness or intemperance of their Tongues; or an ill gotten Estate;
It is generally either very great carelessness and gross neglect of their own affairs; or the lavishness or intemperance of their Tongues; or an ill got Estate;
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when he lights into any difficult circumstances. His righteous conversation is so unexceptionable; and so prudent he is in the management of his affairs;
when he lights into any difficult Circumstances. His righteous Conversation is so unexceptionable; and so prudent he is in the management of his affairs;
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Even those that have no acquaintance with him, yet have so much concernment for Honesty and Uprightness in general, that they will study to give him what assistance and defence they can, out of a natural sense that it is fit a good Man should be protected;
Even those that have no acquaintance with him, yet have so much concernment for Honesty and Uprightness in general, that they will study to give him what assistance and defence they can, out of a natural sense that it is fit a good Man should be protected;
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And those that have lost all sense of good and evil, yet out of care to preserve their credit amongst Men (amongst the generality of whom, to be an honest Man will always signifie a great deal;
And those that have lost all sense of good and evil, yet out of care to preserve their credit among Men (among the generality of whom, to be an honest Man will always signify a great deal;
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for when all is done, it is impossible to extirpate the notions of Vertue and Honesty out of the Minds of the Multitude:) I say, in point of their own credit and interest they are concern'd to be careful how they oppress such a Man.
for when all is done, it is impossible to extirpate the notions of Virtue and Honesty out of the Minds of the Multitude:) I say, in point of their own credit and Interest they Are concerned to be careful how they oppress such a Man.
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and which will not fail him: and that is the protection of God Almighty: The care of his particular Providence to which he is intituled. Men may plot and design; may model and contrive;
and which will not fail him: and that is the protection of God Almighty: The care of his particular Providence to which he is entitled. Men may plot and Design; may model and contrive;
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and by him the very hairs of our head are numbred ) This God hath engaged himself, to take care in an especial manner, of those that fear him, and walk Uprightly before him.
and by him the very hairs of our head Are numbered) This God hath engaged himself, to take care in an especial manner, of those that Fear him, and walk Uprightly before him.
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In their greatest extremities, when they have no prospect of deliverance from any humane means, strange extraordinary unexpected succour and relief doth arrive to them.
In their greatest extremities, when they have no prospect of deliverance from any humane means, strange extraordinary unexpected succour and relief does arrive to them.
In a word, that care of the special Providence of God attends them, that they are never miserable, however they may be now and then cut short in their outward Fortunes.
In a word, that care of the special Providence of God attends them, that they Are never miserable, however they may be now and then Cut short in their outward Fortune's.
And this Consideration doth so effectually support him under all the Difficulties that he hath to conflict with, that he not only sits down casily and quietly,
And this Consideration does so effectually support him under all the Difficulties that he hath to conflict with, that he not only sits down casily and quietly,
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and a great Reward in that Day of the Lord Jesus. And so much the rather, because this light affliction, wherewith he is now exercised, he is assured, will work for him a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
and a great Reward in that Day of the Lord jesus. And so much the rather, Because this Light affliction, wherewith he is now exercised, he is assured, will work for him a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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SERMON VI. PREACHED AT WHITE-HALL, On the 20th of March, 1684 / 5. Luke xvi. 31. — If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
SERMON VI. PREACHED AT WHITEHALL, On the 20th of March, 1684 / 5. Luke xvi. 31. — If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
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These Words are the Conclusion of that Parable, and they are made the Words of Abraham, who being in Paradise, is brought in as speaking them to the Rich Man in Hell. The Occasion was this.
These Words Are the Conclusion of that Parable, and they Are made the Words of Abraham, who being in Paradise, is brought in as speaking them to the Rich Man in Hell. The Occasion was this.
And for this purpose, he begs of Abraham that he would be pleased to send the happy Lazarus into the World again, to testifie to his Brethren what he knew and had seen concerning the State of the other Life;
And for this purpose, he begs of Abraham that he would be pleased to send the happy Lazarus into the World again, to testify to his Brothers what he knew and had seen Concerning the State of the other Life;
and therefore there was no need of such extraordinary Means as he desired. But this Answer did not satisfie the miserable Man. Still he pursues his former Request.
and Therefore there was no need of such extraordinary Means as he desired. But this Answer did not satisfy the miserable Man. Still he pursues his former Request.
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This would come close to them, and be more convincing than a hundred Arguments drawn from the Books of Moses and the Prophets, which were written many Ages before their time,
This would come close to them, and be more convincing than a hundred Arguments drawn from the Books of Moses and the prophets, which were written many Ages before their time,
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First, That there is really more force and weight in a Publick standing Revelation of God, such as that was by Moses and the Prophets here mentioned, to convince Men, or to reclaim them;
First, That there is really more force and weight in a Public standing Revelation of God, such as that was by Moses and the prophets Here mentioned, to convince Men, or to reclaim them;
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And Secondly, Though God should be pleased to work a Miracle, or to send an Apparition for the Conviction of an obstinate Unbeliever, or vicious Person;
And Secondly, Though God should be pleased to work a Miracle, or to send an Apparition for the Conviction of an obstinate Unbeliever, or vicious Person;
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Understanding therefore our Proposition of that Especial Revelation which we call the Gospel, two things there are to be offered, which will undeniably make it out.
Understanding Therefore our Proposition of that Especial Revelation which we call the Gospel, two things there Are to be offered, which will undeniably make it out.
First, Those Persons that lived in the Times of our Saviour, when this Publick Revelation of the Gospel was made and attested, had greater Evidences and Motives to bring them over to the Belief and Practice of his Religion;
First, Those Persons that lived in the Times of our Saviour, when this Public Revelation of the Gospel was made and attested, had greater Evidences and Motives to bring them over to the Belief and Practice of his Religion;
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than if any particular Miracle had been wrought in order to their Conversion. Secondly, We at this day, all things considered, have as strong Arguments to convince us,
than if any particular Miracle had been wrought in order to their Conversion. Secondly, We At this day, all things considered, have as strong Arguments to convince us,
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That those who lived in the time of our Saviour, and were not persuaded by his Gospel, would not have been persuaded though one had been sent to them from the dead.
That those who lived in the time of our Saviour, and were not persuaded by his Gospel, would not have been persuaded though one had been sent to them from the dead.
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And those they are now alive, and are not persuaded by the Evidences and Motives of Christianity which we now have among us, would not have been persuaded if they had lived in the Times of our Saviour.
And those they Are now alive, and Are not persuaded by the Evidences and Motives of Christianity which we now have among us, would not have been persuaded if they had lived in the Times of our Saviour.
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or are not thereby induced to lead their Lives according to it; would not be prevailed upon though a particular Miracle was wrought for their Conversion.
or Are not thereby induced to led their Lives according to it; would not be prevailed upon though a particular Miracle was wrought for their Conversion.
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Let us suppose the Parable we are now upon, to be a true History, and that this Rich Man had five Brethren living at Jerusalem at the time when our Saviour spoke it;
Let us suppose the Parable we Are now upon, to be a true History, and that this Rich Man had five Brothers living At Jerusalem At the time when our Saviour spoke it;
Whether did not our Saviour perform a great deal more than all this comes to, in order to the Conviction and Conversion of all about him? And whether had not these five Brethren, supposing them to live when he preached his Gospel,
Whither did not our Saviour perform a great deal more than all this comes to, in order to the Conviction and Conversion of all about him? And whither had not these five Brothers, supposing them to live when he preached his Gospel,
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Our Saviour did by all the Signs and Tokens in the World evidence himself to be an Express Messenger sent from God, which they could not be certain that the Vision was.
Our Saviour did by all the Signs and Tokens in the World evidence himself to be an Express Messenger sent from God, which they could not be certain that the Vision was.
Nor only by his Sermons and Doctrines, which were the most Perfect and Unexceptionable, and every way the most worthy of God, that ever were taught among Men:
Nor only by his Sermons and Doctrines, which were the most Perfect and Unexceptionable, and every Way the most worthy of God, that ever were taught among Men:
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And one Lazarus he really brought again from the Bosom of Abraham, after he had been four days Dead, to testifie to the World that J•sus was the Great Embassador that God had sent,
And one Lazarus he really brought again from the Bosom of Abraham, After he had been four days Dead, to testify to the World that J•sus was the Great Ambassador that God had sent,
And if God meant not to lay an invincible Temptation before Mankind to believe a Falshood, it had concerned his Providence to have hindred this Resurrection,
And if God meant not to lay an invincible Temptation before Mankind to believe a Falsehood, it had concerned his Providence to have hindered this Resurrection,
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And for a Testimony how God approved him there, he sent down the Holy Spirit upon his Disciples, who for many years together enabled them to do our Saviour's Miracles over again, in confirmation of his Doctrine.
And for a Testimony how God approved him there, he sent down the Holy Spirit upon his Disciples, who for many Years together enabled them to do our Saviour's Miracles over again, in confirmation of his Doctrine.
If they had the Opportunity of being present at many of these Passages, and of satisfying themselves of the rest, (as certainly, supposing the Matter of Fact to be true, none that lived at that time,
If they had the Opportunity of being present At many of these Passages, and of satisfying themselves of the rest, (as Certainly, supposing the Matter of Fact to be true, none that lived At that time,
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This therefore leads me to my second Proposition upon this Head, which if it can be made out, will wholly take away all Controversie in this Matter. And it is this:
This Therefore leads me to my second Proposition upon this Head, which if it can be made out, will wholly take away all Controversy in this Matter. And it is this:
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But this we say, notwithstanding, that if we take all things together, and weigh them Impartially, we shall find that that Want is abundantly supplied to us in other respects.
But this we say, notwithstanding, that if we take all things together, and weigh them Impartially, we shall find that that Want is abundantly supplied to us in other respects.
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and such an Account as appears by all the Evidences that a thing of that Nature is capable of, to have been written by Eye-witnesses and such Witnesses as were honest undesigning Men;
and such an Account as appears by all the Evidences that a thing of that Nature is capable of, to have been written by Eyewitnesses and such Witnesses as were honest undesigning Men;
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than he doth of the Revolutions that have happned in his own time? And yet these Matters of Fact are no better attested than the History of our Saviour, and his Miracles and Doctrines,
than he does of the Revolutions that have happened in his own time? And yet these Matters of Fact Are no better attested than the History of our Saviour, and his Miracles and Doctrines,
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But Secondly, Though those that lived in our Saviour's time had Evidence of Sense for the Truth of what they believed concerning him and his Doctrine, which we have not:
But Secondly, Though those that lived in our Saviour's time had Evidence of Sense for the Truth of what they believed Concerning him and his Doctrine, which we have not:
that they laboured under far greater Prejudices against his Religion, than we now do, And consequently, all that sensible Proof which they had of the Truth of it, would not be more effectual for the convincing of them;
that they laboured under Far greater Prejudices against his Religion, than we now do, And consequently, all that sensible Proof which they had of the Truth of it, would not be more effectual for the convincing of them;
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They were educated in a quite Different Religion, and so must be supposed to have entertained several Notions and Principles which would very difficultly be rooted out;
They were educated in a quite Different Religion, and so must be supposed to have entertained several Notions and Principles which would very difficultly be rooted out;
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Nay, I am very confident that this thing being duely considered, it will appear, that our Arguments for Christianity drawn from Tradition, will be more convincing to thinking Men among us,
Nay, I am very confident that this thing being duly considered, it will appear, that our Arguments for Christianity drawn from Tradition, will be more convincing to thinking Men among us,
But Thirdly, If to what hath been said we add the several Arguments for the Credibility of the Christian Religion which we now have at this distance, that they had not nor could have, that were our Saviour's Immediate Disciples;
But Thirdly, If to what hath been said we add the several Arguments for the Credibility of the Christian Religion which we now have At this distance, that they had not nor could have, that were our Saviour's Immediate Disciples;
And this against all the Power, and all the Arts and Stratagems that the Devil or the Princes of this World could invent to stifle and suppress his Name:
And this against all the Power, and all the Arts and Stratagems that the devil or the Princes of this World could invent to stifle and suppress his Name:
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This is so strong an Argument that this Cause was the Cause of God, and that his Providence was particularly concerned in the promoting of it, that he must seem little to be sensible either of God or Providence, that is not convinced by it.
This is so strong an Argument that this Cause was the Cause of God, and that his Providence was particularly concerned in the promoting of it, that he must seem little to be sensible either of God or Providence, that is not convinced by it.
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If Christianity had been of the same strain that the Religion of Mahomet is, had been as well calculated for Mens Lusts and Worldly Interests as that is;
If Christianity had been of the same strain that the Religion of Mahomet is, had been as well calculated for Men's Lustiest and Worldly Interests as that is;
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Nay on the contrary, was so contrived, that none could own it, but he must at the same time deny all his Temporal Interests, quit his Friends, his Reputation,
Nay on the contrary, was so contrived, that none could own it, but he must At the same time deny all his Temporal Interests, quit his Friends, his Reputation,
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I say, Whoever is not convinced that the Finger of God was in this, would scarce have been convinced that the Finger of God was in our Saviour's Miracles, had he been alive and present when they were done.
I say, Whoever is not convinced that the Finger of God was in this, would scarce have been convinced that the Finger of God was in our Saviour's Miracles, had he been alive and present when they were done.
Though those that lived with our Saviour had no experience hereof, nor perhaps would several of them have been forward to believe it though it had been told them.
Though those that lived with our Saviour had no experience hereof, nor perhaps would several of them have been forward to believe it though it had been told them.
But we have the Experience and Suffrage of Sixteen Ages, which will all vouch, that what we lay out in this way will prove valuable Treasure, will Reward all the Pains and all the Expence we are at for the Purchasing of it.
But we have the Experience and Suffrage of Sixteen Ages, which will all vouch, that what we lay out in this Way will prove valuable Treasure, will Reward all the Pains and all the Expense we Are At for the Purchasing of it.
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We have never in the compass of our own knowledge, nor in all History, met with any who seriously laid out themselves in the Service of Jesus Christ, and lived up to his Religion, that ever grudged the Pains they took about it,
We have never in the compass of our own knowledge, nor in all History, met with any who seriously laid out themselves in the Service of jesus christ, and lived up to his Religion, that ever grudged the Pains they took about it,
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We now can try our Religion, and give our Approbation of it, by the same Standard and Measures, by which we try and approve of our Customs and Common Laws.
We now can try our Religion, and give our Approbation of it, by the same Standard and Measures, by which we try and approve of our Customs and Common Laws.
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After long experience we find the Usefulness and the Conveniency of it; and to put another in its place, would involve us in horrible Mischiefs, and Dangers, and Perplexities.
After long experience we find the Usefulness and the Conveniency of it; and to put Another in its place, would involve us in horrible Mischiefs, and Dangers, and Perplexities.
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Thirdly and Lastly, There is another very Considerable standing Argument for the Truth of the Christian Revelation, which those in our Saviour's Time were uncapable of;
Thirdly and Lastly, There is Another very Considerable standing Argument for the Truth of the Christian Revelation, which those in our Saviour's Time were uncapable of;
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Now all that he said concerning that Destruction, was punctually verified, even according to the Accounts that the Jewish Historian gives us of that Matter,
Now all that he said Concerning that Destruction, was punctually verified, even according to the Accounts that the Jewish Historian gives us of that Matter,
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The other Instance I mention is, our Saviour's Prophecy of the Rejection of the Jews, and that they should be carried Captive into all Nations till the Times of the Gentiles were fulfilled.
The other Instance I mention is, our Saviour's Prophecy of the Rejection of the jews, and that they should be carried Captive into all nations till the Times of the Gentiles were fulfilled.
That Nation of the Jews who were once the Peculiar People of God, settled in the Land of Canaan by his own immediate Hand, are now dispersed all the World over,
That nation of the jews who were once the Peculiar People of God, settled in the Land of Canaan by his own immediate Hand, Are now dispersed all the World over,
a People that mingle not with the rest of the World, and that are still as zealous for the Scriptures, from whence we fetch the Grounds of our Christianity, as ever they were.
a People that mingle not with the rest of the World, and that Are still as zealous for the Scriptures, from whence we fetch the Grounds of our Christianity, as ever they were.
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These things now, with others that I might name, are very considerable Evidences of the Truth of our Religion, which those that were Contemporary with our Saviour could not have.
These things now, with Others that I might name, Are very considerable Evidences of the Truth of our Religion, which those that were Contemporary with our Saviour could not have.
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So that putting all these things together, I think we may safely draw our Conclusion, viz. That we now have as great or greater Arguments to convince us of the Truth of Christ's Revelation,
So that putting all these things together, I think we may safely draw our Conclusion, viz. That we now have as great or greater Arguments to convince us of the Truth of Christ's Revelation,
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tell us, that there is indeed a God that judges the Earth, that there is a Heaven, that there is a Hell, (all which things he as well as we made it our business to banish out of our Minds as much as we could;) and acquaint us what an infinite unspeakable Happiness he hath lost by living loosely and carelesly, as we now do;
tell us, that there is indeed a God that judges the Earth, that there is a Heaven, that there is a Hell, (all which things he as well as we made it our business to banish out of our Minds as much as we could;) and acquaint us what an infinite unspeakable Happiness he hath lost by living loosely and carelessly, as we now do;
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I say, If one of our Friends should come from the Dead, and tell us all this, there is no doubt but it would strike us with infinite horrour and amazement.
I say, If one of our Friends should come from the Dead, and tell us all this, there is no doubt but it would strike us with infinite horror and amazement.
But here is the point, Whether all this would be effectual for the working a perfect Change of Life, a lasting Reformation, upon a Man that hath long resisted the ordinary means of Conversion,
But Here is the point, Whither all this would be effectual for the working a perfect Change of Life, a lasting Reformation, upon a Man that hath long resisted the ordinary means of Conversion,
and by long custom of sinning hath made a course of Vice almost natural to him? We say, in all probability it would not be effectual for the reforming such a Man;
and by long custom of sinning hath made a course of Vice almost natural to him? We say, in all probability it would not be effectual for the reforming such a Man;
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yet after a little time, the infinite love he bears to that course of life which this Vision came to testifie against, would put him upon Inventions for the rendring the credit of his very Senses doubtful and suspected.
yet After a little time, the infinite love he bears to that course of life which this Vision Come to testify against, would put him upon Inventions for the rendering the credit of his very Senses doubtful and suspected.
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For why might not all this be a mere delusion, the effects of a Melancholy distempered Fancy, a Business wholly transacted on the Stage of his Imagination.
For why might not all this be a mere delusion, the effects of a Melancholy distempered Fancy, a Business wholly transacted on the Stage of his Imagination.
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But whether this Apparition was really presented to his outward Senses, and was not only the Fiction of his own heated and disturbed Brain, he thinks he hath reason to doubt.
But whither this Apparition was really presented to his outward Senses, and was not only the Fiction of his own heated and disturbed Brain, he thinks he hath reason to doubt.
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And why may not this Bugbear of a Vision, that did at first so fright the Man, be a thing of the same kind, a mere Creature of his own disordered Fancy?
And why may not this Bugbear of a Vision, that did At First so fright the Man, be a thing of the same kind, a mere Creature of his own disordered Fancy?
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It is certainly not impossible for a Man, whose concernment it is not to believe any thing of this nature, at last to bring himself to such an Opinion.
It is Certainly not impossible for a Man, whose concernment it is not to believe any thing of this nature, At last to bring himself to such an Opinion.
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Yet that inveterate Principle of Vice within him will put him upon other ways and contrivances for the hindring that Effect which the Vision ought in reason to have upon him.
Yet that inveterate Principle of Vice within him will put him upon other ways and contrivances for the hindering that Effect which the Vision ought in reason to have upon him.
Some knavish Fellow had a mind to fright him, or some bigotted Religionist, assuming the Person or a Ghost, thought by this pious Fraud to convert him to his Persuasion;
some knavish Fellow had a mind to fright him, or Some bigoted Religionist, assuming the Person or a Ghost, Thought by this pious Fraud to convert him to his Persuasion;
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And whereas his Reason might tell him, that this could not be so, seeing the Person that appeared to him had both the Countenance and the Voice of his Friend,
And whereas his Reason might tell him, that this could not be so, seeing the Person that appeared to him had both the Countenance and the Voice of his Friend,
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the Imposture was cunningly carried on, and the Surprise and Fright it put him into, did so disorder his Judgment that he was not able to distinguish between the True and the Counterfeit.
the Imposture was cunningly carried on, and the Surprise and Fright it put him into, did so disorder his Judgement that he was not able to distinguish between the True and the Counterfeit.
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For any thing he knows to the contrary, it may be one of those ill-natured Inhabitants of the Air, that are so much talked of, that make it their Business to disturb the Rest and Quiet of Mankind;
For any thing he knows to the contrary, it may be one of those ill-natured Inhabitants of the Air, that Are so much talked of, that make it their Business to disturb the Rest and Quiet of Mankind;
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And there is no Man of any Persuasion or Religion, Jew, Turk, or Heathen; nay, all the several sorts of Heathens at this day, which are to be found either in the East or the Western Indies; and Christians too of all Communions:
And there is no Man of any Persuasion or Religion, Jew, Turk, or Heathen; nay, all the several sorts of heathens At this day, which Are to be found either in the East or the Western Indies; and Christians too of all Communions:
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as to what it declares concerning Religion, and the State of the other World? In plain English, rather than such a Man as we are speaking of, will be prevailed upon to quit his dearly-beloved Lusts and Vices, he will find Excuses and Reasons a great many,
as to what it declares Concerning Religion, and the State of the other World? In plain English, rather than such a Man as we Are speaking of, will be prevailed upon to quit his dearly-beloved Lustiest and Vices, he will find Excuses and Reasons a great many,
Especially, if we consider, in the Third place, What Advantages he will make for his purpose from that very Way that we now think would be most effectual to convert him;
Especially, if we Consider, in the Third place, What Advantages he will make for his purpose from that very Way that we now think would be most effectual to convert him;
The very unusualness of the thing will put some Apprehensions into him, (especially considering his concernment to find out all the ways that can be, to elude the Force of the Argument) that it is not so convincing, doth not carry in it so great Evidence as at first sight there seemed to appear.
The very unusualness of the thing will put Some Apprehensions into him, (especially considering his concernment to find out all the ways that can be, to elude the Force of the Argument) that it is not so convincing, does not carry in it so great Evidence as At First sighed there seemed to appear.
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For what Imaginable Reason can be given why he should be dealt with in a way so different from that that the rest of Mankind are? The Particularity of the Miracle will give occasion to him to suspect the Truth of what it discovers.
For what Imaginable Reason can be given why he should be dealt with in a Way so different from that that the rest of Mankind Are? The Particularity of the Miracle will give occasion to him to suspect the Truth of what it discovers.
but to shew how easily those that have espoused Interests inconsistent with Religion and Christianity may find out Expedients for the avoiding the Force of it.
but to show how Easily those that have espoused Interests inconsistent with Religion and Christianity may find out Expedients for the avoiding the Force of it.
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and by degrees the Impressions will wear off, and Nature return to its first Course. It was the newness and surprizingness of the thing, that first wrought upon him;
and by Degrees the Impressions will wear off, and Nature return to its First Course. It was the newness and surprizingness of the thing, that First wrought upon him;
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Notwithstanding all his first Convictions, he will live as tamely under the Bondage and Tyranny of his old reigning Lusts (though perhaps not without some checks of Conscience now and then,) as those that never had such kind of means vouchsafed them for their Conversion.
Notwithstanding all his First Convictions, he will live as tamely under the Bondage and Tyranny of his old reigning Lustiest (though perhaps not without Some Checks of Conscience now and then,) as those that never had such kind of means vouchsafed them for their Conversion.
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The efficacy of them doth in a great Measure depend upon our Will and Choice, especially where they are to combate with strong Passions and Prepossessions.
The efficacy of them does in a great Measure depend upon our Will and Choice, especially where they Are to combat with strong Passion and Prepossessions.
And have not the Consciences of these Persons at several times by several means been severely awakened? And have they not at these seasons in the most serious manner imaginable made Vows and Resolutions to live a Holy Christian Life? And yet we see they continue still unreformed, still they are the same sensual, careless, unchristian Livers that ever they were.
And have not the Consciences of these Persons At several times by several means been severely awakened? And have they not At these seasons in the most serious manner imaginable made Vows and Resolutions to live a Holy Christian Life? And yet we see they continue still unreformed, still they Are the same sensual, careless, unchristian Livers that ever they were.
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and why should we think it would fare otherwise with us, if God should send one from the Dead to reclaim us? That very Miracle would not convince our Understandings more then they have been convinced already;
and why should we think it would fare otherwise with us, if God should send one from the Dead to reclaim us? That very Miracle would not convince our Understandings more then they have been convinced already;
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That how prevaling soever we may imagine such an experiment, as the Rich Man here offers to Abraham for the Conversion of his Brethren, would be upon us,
That how prevailing soever we may imagine such an experiment, as the Rich Man Here offers to Abraham for the Conversion of his Brothers, would be upon us,
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yet a sensual Man, that was unwilling to give up himself to the Conduct of Religion, might easily find out ways to avoid the Force that it ought to have upon his Mind;
yet a sensual Man, that was unwilling to give up himself to the Conduct of Religion, might Easily find out ways to avoid the Force that it ought to have upon his Mind;
And therefore we may certainly conclude with Abraham in the Text, that they that hear not Moses and the Prophets, or to put it into our own Language, they that hear not Christ and his Apostles, neither, in all probability, would they be persuaded though one rose from the Dead.
And Therefore we may Certainly conclude with Abraham in the Text, that they that hear not Moses and the prophets, or to put it into our own Language, they that hear not christ and his Apostles, neither, in all probability, would they be persuaded though one rose from the Dead.
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In the first place, From what I have discoursed upon this Argument, we may discover the Infinite Wisdom of God, in the pitching upon that Method he hath done,
In the First place, From what I have discoursed upon this Argument, we may discover the Infinite Wisdom of God, in the pitching upon that Method he hath done,
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For we may perceive this Method is every way more accommodated for that End, than if God should be every day working Miracles for the reclaiming particular Persons.
For we may perceive this Method is every Way more accommodated for that End, than if God should be every day working Miracles for the reclaiming particular Persons.
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to the way that he hath chosen for the Government of the World, (which is by the setled standing Laws of Motion, leaving Natural Causes to produce their Natural Effects,
to the Way that he hath chosen for the Government of the World, (which is by the settled standing Laws of Motion, leaving Natural Causes to produce their Natural Effects,
and not interposing his Omnipotency, but upon especial extraordinary Occasions:) So also as we have seen, is it much more effectual for the covincing, Mens Understandings, and the working upon their Wills,
and not interposing his Omnipotency, but upon especial extraordinary Occasions:) So also as we have seen, is it much more effectual for the covincing, Men's Understandings, and the working upon their Wills,
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And besides, there are many Arguments to be drawn from such a Revelation, to shew the Credebility of it, which are altogether wanting to such a Private Miracle as we speak of.
And beside, there Are many Arguments to be drawn from such a Revelation, to show the Credibility of it, which Are altogether wanting to such a Private Miracle as we speak of.
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Secondly, We may learn from hence, what little need there is of any new modern Miracles for the confirming to us any Doctrine of Christianity, which was long ago, in all the Articles of it,
Secondly, We may Learn from hence, what little need there is of any new modern Miracles for the confirming to us any Doctrine of Christianity, which was long ago, in all the Articles of it,
We are sure that Moses and the Prophets, Christ and his Apostles, taught nothing but the Truth of God, he having so publickly and so convincingly set his Seal to all their Doctrines.
We Are sure that Moses and the prophets, christ and his Apostles, taught nothing but the Truth of God, he having so publicly and so convincingly Set his Seal to all their Doctrines.
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On the other side, Whatever Doctrine is inconsistent with them, we must reject it, though an Angel from Heaven, or one from the Dead should come and Preach it to us.
On the other side, Whatever Doctrine is inconsistent with them, we must reject it, though an Angel from Heaven, or one from the Dead should come and Preach it to us.
Thirdly, From hence we see the Vanity and Unreasonableness of thos Men, that not content with the Ordinary Means of Grace, are always wishing for Extraordinaries.
Thirdly, From hence we see the Vanity and Unreasonableness of those Men, that not content with the Ordinary Means of Grace, Are always wishing for Extraordinaries.
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None was more confident than the Rich Man in the Parable, that if to the Testimony of Moses and the Prophets, was superadded a new Miracle, his Brethren would certainly be persuaded:
None was more confident than the Rich Man in the Parable, that if to the Testimony of Moses and the prophets, was superadded a new Miracle, his Brothers would Certainly be persuaded:
for the bringing us to Vertue and eternal Happiness, and not be hankering after new and fanciful ways of our own chusing, Most certainly, the Ordinary Means of Grace are sufficient for the Salvation of all our Souls,
for the bringing us to Virtue and Eternal Happiness, and not be hankering After new and fanciful ways of our own choosing, Most Certainly, the Ordinary Means of Grace Are sufficient for the Salvation of all our Souls,
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Fourthly, and lastly, From what hath been said, we see the horrible Guilt and the utter Inexcusableness of those Men, that notwithstanding the Gospel means of Salvation, that have been so long afforded them, do still continue Infidels in their Judgment, or Immoral in their Lives.
Fourthly, and lastly, From what hath been said, we see the horrible Gilded and the utter Inexcusableness of those Men, that notwithstanding the Gospel means of Salvation, that have been so long afforded them, do still continue Infidels in their Judgement, or Immoral in their Lives.
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What will these Men be able to say for themselves, when they come to appear before the Judge of the World, at the great Day of Accounts? Will they pretend there was not force enough in the Gospel-evidence to convince them,
What will these Men be able to say for themselves, when they come to appear before the Judge of the World, At the great Day of Accounts? Will they pretend there was not force enough in the Gospel-evidence to convince them,
But these, besides them, have obstinately refused to hear Christ and his Apostles, who brought abundantly greater Light into the World than the former did.
But these, beside them, have obstinately refused to hear christ and his Apostles, who brought abundantly greater Light into the World than the former did.
Much more, How will the poor ignorant Heathens rise up in Judgment against them? Who were destitute both of Moses and Christ; and yet, to the shame of Christians it may be spoken, have several of them lived better Lives than many of us do.
Much more, How will the poor ignorant heathens rise up in Judgement against them? Who were destitute both of Moses and christ; and yet, to the shame of Christians it may be spoken, have several of them lived better Lives than many of us do.
for if the mighty Means of Grace, the mighty Evidence of Truth, had been afforded to Tyre and Sidon, to Sodom and Gomorrha, to Mahometans and Pagans, that have been afforded unto you, they would long ago have repented in Sackcloth and Ashes.
for if the mighty Means of Grace, the mighty Evidence of Truth, had been afforded to Tyre and Sidon, to Sodom and Gomorrha, to Mahometans and Pagans, that have been afforded unto you, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and Ashes.
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God Almighty give us all Grace seriously to consider these things, that we may by a timely and hearty closing with his Methods and Designs for our Salvation, prevent the dismal Consequences of Infidelity and a Vicious Life;
God Almighty give us all Grace seriously to Consider these things, that we may by a timely and hearty closing with his Methods and Designs for our Salvation, prevent the dismal Consequences of Infidelity and a Vicious Life;
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ANY one that useth to make reflexions upon his own Actions, cannot but observe, That one of the great occasions of the sins he is guilty of in the course of his Life, is the too free use of his lawful Liberty.
ANY one that uses to make reflexions upon his own Actions, cannot but observe, That one of the great occasions of the Sins he is guilty of in the course of his Life, is the too free use of his lawful Liberty.
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But I say, the using our Liberty to the utmost pitch and extent of that which we call lawful, is the occasion of a great many sins that would otherwise not have been committed.
But I say, the using our Liberty to the utmost pitch and extent of that which we call lawful, is the occasion of a great many Sins that would otherwise not have been committed.
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If one should offer to tempt a Man that hath any Sense of Vertue or Religion, to do a thing, that at the first sight appears sinful or wicked; it would certainly be rejected.
If one should offer to tempt a Man that hath any Sense of Virtue or Religion, to do a thing, that At the First sighed appears sinful or wicked; it would Certainly be rejected.
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and so we proceed on insensibly in the use of that Liberty, till at last we become uncertain whether we have not exceeded the bounds of what is lawful: And by this means we are often caught.
and so we proceed on insensibly in the use of that Liberty, till At last we become uncertain whither we have not exceeded the bounds of what is lawful: And by this means we Are often caught.
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There is no doubt but the Apostle writ these words upon occasion of, and with reference to, the great Controversy that was then on foot among Christians, touching the Obligation of the Jewish Law.
There is no doubt but the Apostle writ these words upon occasion of, and with Referente to, the great Controversy that was then on foot among Christians, touching the Obligation of the Jewish Law.
The Apostle determines the Case in Favour of these latter, and declares, that by the Gospel they were called unto Liberty, and were free from all the Mosaical Impositions.
The Apostle determines the Case in Favour of these latter, and declares, that by the Gospel they were called unto Liberty, and were free from all the Mosaical Impositions.
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We have none now that use their Liberty for an occasion to the Flesh, as to the point of the Judaical Ceremonies. But we have abundance that do use it so as to other Matters.
We have none now that use their Liberty for an occasion to the Flesh, as to the point of the Judaical Ceremonies. But we have abundance that do use it so as to other Matters.
Nay, as I said before, this too free use of our Liberty in lawful things, is one of the great Sources and Fountains from whence most of our irregularities do proceed.
Nay, as I said before, this too free use of our Liberty in lawful things, is one of the great Sources and Fountains from whence most of our irregularities do proceed.
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If now in all Cases a Man could readily and certainly fix the precise bounds and land-marks of what is reasonable and moderate, and what is unreasonable and excessive in the use of his Liberty; so as that upon all occasions,
If now in all Cases a Man could readily and Certainly fix the precise bounds and landmarks of what is reasonable and moderate, and what is unreasonable and excessive in the use of his Liberty; so as that upon all occasions,
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I say, if this was the case of a Man in the use of his Liberty, it would be no hard matter for any well-disposed Person to take all that Liberty that was moderate and lawful, and to forbear all that which is excessive and unlawful.
I say, if this was the case of a Man in the use of his Liberty, it would be no hard matter for any well-disposed Person to take all that Liberty that was moderate and lawful, and to forbear all that which is excessive and unlawful.
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and where it is that it begins to be extravagant and excessive. So that while a Man is only designing to gratifie his desires in lawful instances, he is often carried beyond his bounds, and proceeds to excess.
and where it is that it begins to be extravagant and excessive. So that while a Man is only designing to gratify his Desires in lawful instances, he is often carried beyond his bounds, and proceeds to excess.
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And on the other hand, he has no certain unalterable measures to proceed by, for the stinting himself in this Case; (as surely it is a very hard matter to prescribe or define, either to a Man's self or others, the exact pitch or limits where Temperance ends,
And on the other hand, he has no certain unalterable measures to proceed by, for the stinting himself in this Case; (as surely it is a very hard matter to prescribe or define, either to a Man's self or Others, the exact pitch or Limits where Temperance ends,
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Thinking with himself, that there is a great latitude and compass in the exercise of Temperance and Sobriety (as indeed there is,) and that therefore he may go on some time longer with the Company;
Thinking with himself, that there is a great latitude and compass in the exercise of Temperance and Sobriety (as indeed there is,) and that Therefore he may go on Some time longer with the Company;
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But now it is not so easy a matter for any Man to define, and set cut the quantum, or the precise proportion of Alms, which every one is bound to give;
But now it is not so easy a matter for any Man to define, and Set Cut the quantum, or the precise proportion of Alms, which every one is bound to give;
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because this Duty of Charity is thus indefinitely left, and there is such an affinity and undistinguishableness between the least measures of Charity, and the sin of being uncharitable; Men do from hence often take occasion to fall short in the performance of it.
Because this Duty of Charity is thus indefinitely left, and there is such an affinity and undistinguishableness between the least measures of Charity, and the since of being uncharitable; Men do from hence often take occasion to fallen short in the performance of it.
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For if they do but give something to the poor out of their yearly Income, they think they give enough to satisfie the Command of Charity; and so they make no Conscience of saving and hoarding without end or without measure.
For if they do but give something to the poor out of their yearly Income, they think they give enough to satisfy the Command of Charity; and so they make no Conscience of Saving and hoarding without end or without measure.
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We have not any Law of God which defines how often we are to pray; Or when it is our Duty to fast; Or to what degree we may be angry; Or how we are to govern our selves as to the quantity or kinds of our meat and drink; Or how far we may comply with the Customs of the World;
We have not any Law of God which defines how often we Are to pray; Or when it is our Duty to fast; Or to what degree we may be angry; Or how we Are to govern our selves as to the quantity or Kinds of our meat and drink; Or how Far we may comply with the Customs of the World;
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Because what is fit and reasonable to be done in these Cases, admits of so great a difference from the infinite variety of the circumstances of particular Men.
Because what is fit and reasonable to be done in these Cases, admits of so great a difference from the infinite variety of the Circumstances of particular Men.
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taking our measures from the Principles of Reason, and the general Rules of the Gospel. Now what those general Rules and measures are, it is my business at this time to treat of.
taking our measures from the Principles of Reason, and the general Rules of the Gospel. Now what those general Rules and measures Are, it is my business At this time to Treat of.
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but we shall both come up to what is our Duty, and shall likewise avoid all those sins which Mankind are so frequently betrayed into, through the too great affinity that there is between Vertue and Vice, and the indiscreet exercise of their Liberty upon occasion thereof.
but we shall both come up to what is our Duty, and shall likewise avoid all those Sins which Mankind Are so frequently betrayed into, through the too great affinity that there is between Virtue and Vice, and the indiscreet exercise of their Liberty upon occasion thereof.
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so it is the best advice that can be given in this matter, is this: That we would endeavour to be heartily honest and serious in the business of Religion:
so it is the best Advice that can be given in this matter, is this: That we would endeavour to be heartily honest and serious in the business of Religion:
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If we could once get our selves possessed of this Probity, this Purity of Mind and Heart, it would better instruct us in the use of our Liberty, and teach us to distinguish between good and evil; what is sit to be done,
If we could once get our selves possessed of this Probity, this Purity of Mind and Heart, it would better instruct us in the use of our Liberty, and teach us to distinguish between good and evil; what is fit to be done,
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There can hardly any particular case occur to such a Man in which he will not have rules and measures ready at hand to steer and direct him in his proceedings.
There can hardly any particular case occur to such a Man in which he will not have rules and measures ready At hand to steer and Direct him in his proceedings.
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how far they may go in the gratification of such an Appetite or Passion, without trangressing the Laws of God? How far they may satisfie their covetuous desires, without being unjust? Whether they may use such arts or tricks, in getting or saving, without being knavish; How far they may drink, and not be drunk? How far they may gratifie their humour of decking and adorning themselves,
how Far they may go in the gratification of such an Appetite or Passion, without transgressing the Laws of God? How Far they may satisfy their covetous Desires, without being unjust? Whither they may use such arts or tricks, in getting or Saving, without being knavish; How Far they may drink, and not be drunk? How Far they may gratify their humour of decking and adorning themselves,
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Such a Man having none of these Worldly sensual designs to serve in his Actions, can rarely be supposed to have any of these Questions to put to himself.
Such a Man having none of these Worldly sensual designs to serve in his Actions, can rarely be supposed to have any of these Questions to put to himself.
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And consequently he can never be at a loss or uncertainty, how he is to act for want of a resolution of them, much less can he be in danger of transgressing the bounds that God hath fixed to his Actions.
And consequently he can never be At a loss or uncertainty, how he is to act for want of a resolution of them, much less can he be in danger of transgressing the bounds that God hath fixed to his Actions.
All the point that such a one hath to consider in any Action is, whether will his doing or not doing such an Action better serve the ends of Religion? Which will tend most to his own spiritual benefit,
All the point that such a one hath to Consider in any Actium is, whither will his doing or not doing such an Actium better serve the ends of Religion? Which will tend most to his own spiritual benefit,
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and the profit of his Neighbour, to pursue this design, or to let it alone? Whether will be more conducive to the Honour of his Lord, to gratifie such an Appetite,
and the profit of his Neighbour, to pursue this Design, or to let it alone? Whither will be more conducive to the Honour of his Lord, to gratify such an Appetite,
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And therefore such a Person as I am speaking of, will upon this consideration put it in practice (nay and pray oftner too as he has occasion) without concerning himself whether he be strictly bound so to do or no.
And Therefore such a Person as I am speaking of, will upon this consideration put it in practice (nay and pray oftener too as he has occasion) without Concerning himself whither he be strictly bound so to do or no.
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and Modesty, and Chastity of a Disciple of Jesus Christ, and better serves the ends of Religion, to forbear all such suspicious Ornaments. (There being rarely any good end to be served by them,
and Modesty, and Chastity of a Disciple of jesus christ, and better serves the ends of Religion, to forbear all such suspicious Ornament. (There being rarely any good end to be served by them,
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but abundance of evil often arising from them.) Now this consideration alone is enough to set the Heart of every serious Christian against those practices,
but abundance of evil often arising from them.) Now this consideration alone is enough to Set the Heart of every serious Christian against those practices,
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But there is no Man, even of those that use it most, but will readily acknowledge, that it exposeth a Man to great and Dangerous Temptations of sundry kinds;
But there is no Man, even of those that use it most, but will readily acknowledge, that it exposeth a Man to great and Dangerous Temptations of sundry Kinds;
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that it is the occasion of abundance of Sin, and abundance of Mischief, and that it seldom fails to produce intolerable consequences, both as to Men's Souls, and Estates, and Families. Now to a Man that loves God,
that it is the occasion of abundance of since, and abundance of Mischief, and that it seldom fails to produce intolerable consequences, both as to Men's Souls, and Estates, and Families. Now to a Man that loves God,
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and hath a tender sense of his Duty, this is enough in all Conscience to deter him for ever from the practice of Gaming, though it be not made to appear to him, that it is expresly and explicitly forbid by any Law of Jesus Christ.
and hath a tender sense of his Duty, this is enough in all Conscience to deter him for ever from the practice of Gaming, though it be not made to appear to him, that it is expressly and explicitly forbid by any Law of jesus christ.
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So that you see, that in those points where there are disputes on both sides, when the Consideration is concerning the Obligation, or the lawfulness of an Action;
So that you see, that in those points where there Are disputes on both sides, when the Consideration is Concerning the Obligation, or the lawfulness of an Actium;
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and which I would have us all to propose to our selves for the Rule of our Actions, in order to the securing us from those snares and stumbling blocks, to which the affinity between Vertue and Vice, Lawful and Ʋnlawful, will otherwise expose us.
and which I would have us all to propose to our selves for the Rule of our Actions, in order to the securing us from those snares and stumbling blocks, to which the affinity between Virtue and Vice, Lawful and Ʋnlawful, will otherwise expose us.
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But let us so entirely devote our selves to his Service, as to do not only all those things which we are strictly bound to do, or else we are Transgressors;
But let us so entirely devote our selves to his Service, as to do not only all those things which we Are strictly bound to do, or Else we Are Transgressors;
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The design of Christianity is not to adjust the precise bounds of Vertue and Vice, Lawful and Ʋnlawful, which is that that a great many among us so greedily hanker after.
The Design of Christianity is not to adjust the precise bounds of Virtue and Vice, Lawful and Ʋnlawful, which is that that a great many among us so greedily hanker After.
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and particular in setting bounds to the practices of Men, because they only look at overt Actions; so that if a Man do but keep his Actions within the compass of the Letter of the Law, he may be accounted a good Subject,
and particular in setting bounds to the practices of Men, Because they only look At overt Actions; so that if a Man do but keep his Actions within the compass of the letter of the Law, he may be accounted a good Subject,
And we might as easily have known from the Bible what was forbidden unlawful Anger, what was excessive drinking, what was pride and luxury in Apparel, and the like;
And we might as Easily have known from the bible what was forbidden unlawful Anger, what was excessive drinking, what was pride and luxury in Apparel, and the like;
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as we now know by the Statute-Book, what is Burglary or Murther, or Treason. But there was no need of these particularities in the institution of Christ Jesus.
as we now know by the Statute book, what is Burglary or Murder, or Treason. But there was no need of these particularities in the Institution of christ jesus.
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And therefore it hath not been so accurate and particular in prescribing bounds to our outward Actions, because it was abundantly enough for the securing them, to oblige us to the highest degree of inward purity
And Therefore it hath not been so accurate and particular in prescribing bounds to our outward Actions, Because it was abundantly enough for the securing them, to oblige us to the highest degree of inward purity
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First, Whether it doth not highly concern all of us that profess this holy Religion, to endeavour, in all our Conversation, to be as holy and as vertuous as we can,
First, Whither it does not highly concern all of us that profess this holy Religion, to endeavour, in all our Conversation, to be as holy and as virtuous as we can,
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and not to content our selves with such a degree of honesty and vertue, as is just sufficient to the rendering us not vicious. And then secondly, Whether,
and not to content our selves with such a degree of honesty and virtue, as is just sufficient to the rendering us not vicious. And then secondly, Whither,
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II. In the second place, In order to the right use of our Liberty, and so securing our serves from falling into sin, through mistaking the measures of Good and Evil; This will be a good Rule to propose to our selves,
II In the second place, In order to the right use of our Liberty, and so securing our serves from falling into since, through mistaking the measures of Good and Evil; This will be a good Rule to propose to our selves,
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That where the Laws of God have generally and indefinitely commanded a thing, but have not set down Rules about the particular measures and proportions of it;
That where the Laws of God have generally and indefinitely commanded a thing, but have not Set down Rules about the particular measures and proportions of it;
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Thus for instance, Our Lord in the New Testament, hath often and solemnly commanded us to pray. But neither he nor his Apostles, have any where told us how often we are to pray;
Thus for instance, Our Lord in the New Testament, hath often and solemnly commanded us to pray. But neither he nor his Apostles, have any where told us how often we Are to pray;
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However, he will not fail, at least once every time he riseth, and once every time he goes to rest, to offer up a solemn Sacrifice of Prayer and Praise. Less than this, I say, he must not do,
However, he will not fail, At least once every time he Riseth, and once every time he Goes to rest, to offer up a solemn Sacrifice of Prayer and Praise. Less than this, I say, he must not do,
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for fear he break the Commandment of praying frequently, praying continually. But more than this it will become him to do, in order to the giving himself satisfaction, that he hath fully performed it.
for Fear he break the Commandment of praying frequently, praying continually. But more than this it will become him to do, in order to the giving himself satisfaction, that he hath Fully performed it.
but is wholly left to our discretion. Now in this case, it is certainly much more advisable to give liberally, and largely, and plentifully; even as much as our condition in this World,
but is wholly left to our discretion. Now in this case, it is Certainly much more advisable to give liberally, and largely, and plentifully; even as much as our condition in this World,
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That we are always so to proportion the measures of every single Duty, as to render it consistent with the performance of the other Duties of our lives.
That we Are always so to proportion the measures of every single Duty, as to render it consistent with the performance of the other Duties of our lives.
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But now in the second place, the quite contrary to this are we to practise in matters of Liberty. There the rule is, rather to take less than is allowed us,
But now in the second place, the quite contrary to this Are we to practise in matters of Liberty. There the Rule is, rather to take less than is allowed us,
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Thus for Example, he that useth himself to eat or to drink to the utmost pitch that can be said to be within the limits of Temperance, it is impossible but such a one will now and then be unavoidably overtaken in the sin of Gluttony or Drunkenness.
Thus for Exampl, he that uses himself to eat or to drink to the utmost pitch that can be said to be within the Limits of Temperance, it is impossible but such a one will now and then be avoidable overtaken in the since of Gluttony or drunkenness.
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The safest way therefore, if we mean to preserve our Vertue amidst the multitude of Snares and Temptations that we meet with in the World, is to set bounds even to our Lawful Liberties; to keep our actions within such a compass,
The Safest Way Therefore, if we mean to preserve our Virtue amid the multitude of Snares and Temptations that we meet with in the World, is to Set bounds even to our Lawful Liberties; to keep our actions within such a compass,
Though it is but a point, and that often an undiscernable one, that distinguisheth between what is lawful, and what is unlawful. Yet there is a great latitude in what is lawful. That is,
Though it is but a point, and that often an undiscernible one, that Distinguisheth between what is lawful, and what is unlawful. Yet there is a great latitude in what is lawful. That is,
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But he shews the most Honest and Vertuous Mind, that in his actions takes but a little of this latitude, and by that means keeps himself at a good distance from that which is vicious and criminal. III.
But he shows the most Honest and Virtuous Mind, that in his actions Takes but a little of this latitude, and by that means keeps himself At a good distance from that which is vicious and criminal. III.
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Unless indeed there be a Necessity, or a great Charity to be served by the doing of it, which may in reason over-balance the suspicion of its lawfulness.
Unless indeed there be a Necessity, or a great Charity to be served by the doing of it, which may in reason overbalance the suspicion of its lawfulness.
Thus in matters of Recreation. If we have the least doubt, whether this or the other Pleasure or Divertisement be innocent and lawful; why that is Argument enough without more ado, to make us forbear it;
Thus in matters of Recreation. If we have the least doubt, whither this or the other Pleasure or Divertisement be innocent and lawful; why that is Argument enough without more ado, to make us forbear it;
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Thus in matters of Sobriety, when we have reason to doubt, that we are come up to the full bounds of the Christian gravity and modesty; and that any degree more of pomp or bravery in our garb, or in our attendance, or in our equipage, will relish of Pride, or Vanity, or Affectation:
Thus in matters of Sobriety, when we have reason to doubt, that we Are come up to the full bounds of the Christian gravity and modesty; and that any degree more of pomp or bravery in our garb, or in our attendance, or in our equipage, will relish of Pride, or Vanity, or Affectation:
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And I am sure if Men would seriously charge themselves with the practice of it, they would hereby prevent a Multitude of Sins and Transgressions, with which they usually inflame their Accounts against the day of Judgment.
And I am sure if Men would seriously charge themselves with the practice of it, they would hereby prevent a Multitude of Sins and Transgressions, with which they usually inflame their Accounts against the day of Judgement.
And thus much of the Rules I had to propose, as to the use of our Liberty, in such Cases where a Man is at a loss in finding out the Measures and bounds of Duty and Sin, and upon that account is in danger of Transgressing.
And thus much of the Rules I had to propose, as to the use of our Liberty, in such Cases where a Man is At a loss in finding out the Measures and bounds of Duty and since, and upon that account is in danger of Transgressing.
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That what I have been now recommending, especially under the two last Heads, is not intended to be a Rule or direction to any Hypochondriack, or Melancholy Persons,
That what I have been now recommending, especially under the two last Heads, is not intended to be a Rule or direction to any Hypochondriac, or Melancholy Persons,
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On the contrary there is great Reason to believe, that the practice thereof will extreamly heighten and advance the satisfactions you can receive from your Worldly Enjoyments.
On the contrary there is great Reason to believe, that the practice thereof will extremely heighten and advance the satisfactions you can receive from your Worldly Enjoyments.
as he is more capable of enjoying them, so do they come to him likewise without the mixtures of those uneasy, troublesome, bitter Reflexions, that other Men feel in the very best of their Enjoyments.
as he is more capable of enjoying them, so do they come to him likewise without the mixtures of those uneasy, troublesome, bitter Reflexions, that other Men feel in the very best of their Enjoyments.
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and he will hereby attain both leisure and will to employ all his rational Faculties about the best and the noblest objects in the World, which will yield him the greatest pleasure that is to be had on this side Heaven.
and he will hereby attain both leisure and will to employ all his rational Faculties about the best and the Noblest objects in the World, which will yield him the greatest pleasure that is to be had on this side Heaven.
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Whereas if he had given up himself to be govern'd by any of his sensual Appetites, he had been a poor narrow confined Creature indeed, not capable of any greater satisfactions or pleasures,
Whereas if he had given up himself to be governed by any of his sensual Appetites, he had been a poor narrow confined Creature indeed, not capable of any greater satisfactions or pleasures,
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It is true indeed, a sensual Man hath no notion of this kind of pleasures, no more than a Beast hath of the pleasures of a Man. And therefore it is no wonder that such Men entertain all talk about them as little better than meer Cant and Jargon. But I seriously appeal to all Men that have ever made any trials in the way of Religion and Vertue,
It is true indeed, a sensual Man hath not notion of this kind of pleasures, no more than a Beast hath of the pleasures of a Man. And Therefore it is no wonder that such Men entertain all talk about them as little better than mere Cant and Jargon. But I seriously appeal to all Men that have ever made any trials in the Way of Religion and Virtue,
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whether the Contentments and Satisfactions they have received from the rational use of their Liberty, and the thoughts and reflexions that hereby they do approve themselves to God,
whither the Contentment's and Satisfactions they have received from the rational use of their Liberty, and the thoughts and reflexions that hereby they do approve themselves to God,
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Let none of us be afraid to put reasonable restraints upon our Passions and Appetites. Assuredly the thus using our Liberty, is the certain way to preserve and encrease it,
Let none of us be afraid to put reasonable restraints upon our Passion and Appetites. Assuredly the thus using our Liberty, is the certain Way to preserve and increase it,
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That the wish or desire that God here expresses of Israel 's Vertue and Happiness, doth not so much relate to the Israelites, considered singly, and as particular Persons, (though it cannot be denied,
That the wish or desire that God Here Expresses of Israel is Virtue and Happiness, does not so much relate to the Israelites, considered singly, and as particular Persons, (though it cannot be denied,
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but it doth extend to them, even under that notion) but it chiefly relates to the Children of Israel considered collectively, that is to say, under the notion of a People or Nation. God here expresses his care of the whole Nation,
but it does extend to them, even under that notion) but it chiefly relates to the Children of Israel considered collectively, that is to say, under the notion of a People or nation. God Here Expresses his care of the Whole nation,
Two points then we have from this Text very proper to be insisted on, upon this Occaasion, which therefore I shall make the Heads of my following Discourse.
Two points then we have from this Text very proper to be insisted on, upon this Occasion, which Therefore I shall make the Heads of my following Discourse.
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Secondly, That the Happiness and Prosperity of Nations is to be attained the same way that any particular Man's happiness is, that is to say, by fearing God, and keeping his Commandments. I.
Secondly, That the Happiness and Prosperity of nations is to be attained the same Way that any particular Man's happiness is, that is to say, by fearing God, and keeping his commandments. I.
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but so far concerns himself in taking care of them, and providing for them, that not so much as a Sparrow (if we may believe our Saviour) doth fall to the ground without his will:
but so Far concerns himself in taking care of them, and providing for them, that not so much as a Sparrow (if we may believe our Saviour) does fallen to the ground without his will:
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Can it be imagined, that he is not more concerned for the happiness and well-being of the noblest part of the visible Creation, Mankind, who bear his own Image,
Can it be imagined, that he is not more concerned for the happiness and well-being of the Noblest part of the visible Creation, Mankind, who bear his own Image,
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And that God whose Care and Providence doth so particularly extend to every individual Man, that (as the same our Lord Jesus speaks) the very Hairs of our Head are numbered by him.
And that God whose Care and Providence does so particularly extend to every Individu Man, that (as the same our Lord jesus speaks) the very Hairs of our Head Are numbered by him.
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Can it be imagined, that he doth not still take more care of the greater Bodies and Combinations of Men, such as Nations and Kingdoms, which are so many ways more considerable than single Men,
Can it be imagined, that he does not still take more care of the greater Bodies and Combinations of Men, such as nations and Kingdoms, which Are so many ways more considerable than single Men,
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To quote to you all that the Scripture saith upon this Argument, would be endless. One of the great designs of God's word, is to possess us with a hearty Belief, that God,
To quote to you all that the Scripture Says upon this Argument, would be endless. One of the great designs of God's word, is to possess us with a hearty Belief, that God,
And that therefore as God designs all good to every particular Man, so doth he more especially design the good of Nations and Kingdoms in all his dispensations of Providence to them.
And that Therefore as God designs all good to every particular Man, so does he more especially Design the good of nations and Kingdoms in all his dispensations of Providence to them.
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He is their God, their King, their Shepherd, their Father, their Husband. They are his chosen ones. His Delight, his peculiar Treasure. He rejoiceth over them to do them good.
He is their God, their King, their Shepherd, their Father, their Husband. They Are his chosen ones. His Delight, his peculiar Treasure. He rejoices over them to do them good.
His bowels earn, his heart is turned within him, his repentings are kindled together, when through their miscarriages he is forced to pass any severe Sentence upon them.
His bowels earn, his heart is turned within him, his repentings Are kindled together, when through their miscarriages he is forced to pass any severe Sentence upon them.
And, upon that account, we of this Nation, may, with as much reason, apply the expressions of Scripture to our selves, which declare God's kindness and concernment for his People, as ever the Jews did.
And, upon that account, we of this nation, may, with as much reason, apply the expressions of Scripture to our selves, which declare God's kindness and concernment for his People, as ever the jews did.
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As appears not only from that glorious light of the Gospel, which he has for many years blessed us with, above any other people perhaps in the Christian World:
As appears not only from that glorious Light of the Gospel, which he has for many Years blessed us with, above any other people perhaps in the Christian World:
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Methinks this Consideration should be a good Antidote against all those troublesome Fears and Sollicitude, we are apt to disturb our selves with, about the success of publick Matters.
Methinks this Consideration should be a good Antidote against all those troublesome Fears and Solicitude, we Are apt to disturb our selves with, about the success of public Matters.
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I say, since we are, or may be satisfied, that our Business is in so good hands, I must confess I do not see what reason People have, to give themselves so much trouble and uneasiness, about things that may, or may not come.
I say, since we Are, or may be satisfied, that our Business is in so good hands, I must confess I do not see what reason People have, to give themselves so much trouble and uneasiness, about things that may, or may not come.
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But when a Man hath done this, to what purpose is it for him to trouble himself any further? I should think he had better follow our Saviour's advice, which,
But when a Man hath done this, to what purpose is it for him to trouble himself any further? I should think he had better follow our Saviour's Advice, which,
to depend altogether upon God Almighty, and upon him only, for the good success of our Affairs, either in Church or State, whenever they are in a doubtful or dangerous condition.
to depend altogether upon God Almighty, and upon him only, for the good success of our Affairs, either in Church or State, whenever they Are in a doubtful or dangerous condition.
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There is in truth no trusting to an Arm of Flesh. For the successes of War depend upon a thousand Contingencies, which it is not in the power of mortal Men, either to foresee, or remedy.
There is in truth no trusting to an Arm of Flesh. For the Successes of War depend upon a thousand Contingencies, which it is not in the power of Mortal Men, either to foresee, or remedy.
God hath certainly a kindness for his People, and if we do our parts towards the preserving his Affection to us, we may still hope he will continue to be our Saviour and Deliverer.
God hath Certainly a kindness for his People, and if we do our parts towards the preserving his Affection to us, we may still hope he will continue to be our Saviour and Deliverer.
Only that Nobleman that would not believe this when it was foretold by the Prophet, did not live to taste of the Fruits of God Almighty's Victory, being trodden to Death in the Crowd.
Only that Nobleman that would not believe this when it was foretold by the Prophet, did not live to taste of the Fruits of God Almighty's Victory, being trodden to Death in the Crowd.
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but with this difference, That if we take Happiness and Prosperity for that which the World accounts so, that is to say, the possession of a great many outward Blessings,
but with this difference, That if we take Happiness and Prosperity for that which the World accounts so, that is to say, the possession of a great many outward Blessings,
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the Proposition is not so universally true with reference to particular Persons, as it is with reference to Nations and Kingdoms. For every Man that fears God is not always blessed with happy outward Circumstances.
the Proposition is not so universally true with Referente to particular Persons, as it is with Referente to nations and Kingdoms. For every Man that fears God is not always blessed with happy outward circumstances.
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For they being in their natures made to live for ever, it is enough for the vindicating God's Justice, that they be at any time hereafter, either rewarded for their Piety and Virtue,
For they being in their nature's made to live for ever, it is enough for the vindicating God's justice, that they be At any time hereafter, either rewarded for their Piety and Virtue,
So that wicked Men may be happy and prosperous here, and good Men may suffer many afflictions and tribulations, without any the least reflection on the Justice or Goodness of the great Governour of the World:
So that wicked Men may be happy and prosperous Here, and good Men may suffer many afflictions and tribulations, without any the least reflection on the justice or goodness of the great Governor of the World:
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We must likewise suppose, that he administers all affairs so, that Righteous and Religious Nations have in this World the reward of their Virtue in the blessings of Peace and Plenty,
We must likewise suppose, that he administers all affairs so, that Righteous and Religious nations have in this World the reward of their Virtue in the blessings of Peace and Plenty,
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And on the other side, impious and incorrigible Nations are likewise punished in this World for their wickedness, either by severe Judgments, or by a total destruction;
And on the other side, impious and incorrigible nations Are likewise punished in this World for their wickedness, either by severe Judgments, or by a total destruction;
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This now that I have offered is I think so reasonable, that if there was no more to be said, it ought to go a great way towards the making of the point I have in hand highly credible.
This now that I have offered is I think so reasonable, that if there was no more to be said, it ought to go a great Way towards the making of the point I have in hand highly credible.
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A multitude of Texts of Scripture there are, that do most plainly give this account of God's dealing with Nations and Peoples, that I have now mentioned.
A multitude of Texts of Scripture there Are, that do most plainly give this account of God's dealing with nations and Peoples, that I have now mentioned.
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There is no Judgment threatned to any Nation in the holy Scripture (and abundance of Nations are there threatned) but it is upon account of the sins and wickedness they were guilty of.
There is no Judgement threatened to any nation in the holy Scripture (and abundance of nations Are there threatened) but it is upon account of the Sins and wickedness they were guilty of.
But upon the Repentance of the Ninevites, and turning to God with all their hearts, he reversed his Sentence (tho' to the great discontent of the Prophet) and gave them a further time.
But upon the Repentance of the Ninevites, and turning to God with all their hearts, he reversed his Sentence (though to the great discontent of the Prophet) and gave them a further time.
God made use of him as his Instrument, as his Servant, (and so he calls him) for the rendring to the Nations that just recompence of vengeance which their sins called for.
God made use of him as his Instrument, as his Servant, (and so he calls him) for the rendering to the nations that just recompense of vengeance which their Sins called for.
I am sure any one that will be at the pains to read either the Greek, or the Roman, or even the Turkish History, will meet with matter enough there to satisfie him of the truth of this observation.
I am sure any one that will be At the pains to read either the Greek, or the Roman, or even the Turkish History, will meet with matter enough there to satisfy him of the truth of this observation.
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For God's Dispensations and Providences to them, seem all to proceed upon one immutable Foundation (which will be the same in all Ages and Countries) namely the expression and vindication of his Justice and Goodness in this World.
For God's Dispensations and Providences to them, seem all to proceed upon one immutable Foundation (which will be the same in all Ages and Countries) namely the expression and vindication of his justice and goodness in this World.
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And for my part, I have always been of this mind, That there is no other difference between the History of God's dealings with his own People the Jews,
And for my part, I have always been of this mind, That there is no other difference between the History of God's dealings with his own People the jews,
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yet they passed without any reflection on the true causes from whence they proceeded. The Historians did indeed often lay their Fingers rightly upon the immediate, visible, outward occasions,
yet they passed without any reflection on the true Causes from whence they proceeded. The Historians did indeed often lay their Fingers rightly upon the immediate, visible, outward occasions,
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They considered only second Causes, and took no great notice of the first and principal Cause of all things, God Almighty, and his influencing humane affairs.
They considered only second Causes, and took no great notice of the First and principal Cause of all things, God Almighty, and his influencing humane affairs.
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after a nonderful sort, and were led Captive into a land that was not theirs. But now they are turned to their God, and are come up from their Captivity, and have again possessed Jerusalem.
After a nonderful sort, and were led Captive into a land that was not theirs. But now they Are turned to their God, and Are come up from their Captivity, and have again possessed Jerusalem.
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Now therefore my Lord and Governour, if there be any fault in this People, so that they have sinned against their God, let us consider that this shall be their ruin,
Now Therefore my Lord and Governor, if there be any fault in this People, so that they have sinned against their God, let us Consider that this shall be their ruin,
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I might for instance, in the third place, insist upon this, That Virtue and Piety do, in their own nature tend to promote the welfare and happiness of Peoples and Nations.
I might for instance, in the third place, insist upon this, That Virtue and Piety do, in their own nature tend to promote the welfare and happiness of Peoples and nations.
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It is obvious, That Virtue and Religion lay the surest Foundation for all those Blessings wherein the happiness of a Nation doth consist that is possible;
It is obvious, That Virtue and Religion lay the Surest Foundation for all those Blessings wherein the happiness of a nation does consist that is possible;
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And likewise by furnishing both the Governours and the governed, with such kind of Principles and Habits as cannot fail with the Blessing of God to produce both Peace,
And likewise by furnishing both the Governors and the governed, with such kind of Principles and Habits as cannot fail with the Blessing of God to produce both Peace,
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As on the other hand, all Vice, and Wickedness, and Profaneness, and Impiety, do sow the worst Seeds in the World for the dissolving and breaking in pieces all Societies;
As on the other hand, all Vice, and Wickedness, and Profaneness, and Impiety, do sow the worst Seeds in the World for the dissolving and breaking in Pieces all Societies;
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And I would spend the rest of my time, in making some Application of what hath been said upon this point, to the business of our present meeting on this Day.
And I would spend the rest of my time, in making Some Application of what hath been said upon this point, to the business of our present meeting on this Day.
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by averting those Judgments from us we have reason to fear, and more particularly by giving a Happy Issue to that dangerous War in which his Majesty, with the Kingdom, is now engaged.
by averting those Judgments from us we have reason to Fear, and more particularly by giving a Happy Issue to that dangerous War in which his Majesty, with the Kingdom, is now engaged.
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for the procuring Success to our Affairs. Namely, by having recourse to God Almighty; who, when we have done all that we can, is the Governour of the World,
for the procuring Success to our Affairs. Namely, by having recourse to God Almighty; who, when we have done all that we can, is the Governor of the World,
Which to some undoubtedly will prove a bitter Potion, a Cup of God's Wrath and Fury; to others probably a Cup of Salvation. But how it will prove to us, is yet entirely in the Will of God.
Which to Some undoubtedly will prove a bitter Potion, a Cup of God's Wrath and Fury; to Others probably a Cup of Salvation. But how it will prove to us, is yet entirely in the Will of God.
And now after the mention of this, Can there be any need to call upon any one to weeping and fasting, and mourning, and crying mightily to the Lord, that he would have mercy upon us,
And now After the mention of this, Can there be any need to call upon any one to weeping and fasting, and mourning, and crying mightily to the Lord, that he would have mercy upon us,
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and spare us, and our Nation, and not give his Heritage over to Confusion? Why methinks the Circumstances we are in, should put us upon so doing, without any other Monitors.
and spare us, and our nation, and not give his Heritage over to Confusion? Why methinks the circumstances we Are in, should put us upon so doing, without any other Monitors.
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We are not that Innocent, Virtuous, Pious People, that may certainly reckon upon God's Favour, and think our selves in all Cases sure of his Protection.
We Are not that Innocent, Virtuous, Pious People, that may Certainly reckon upon God's Favour, and think our selves in all Cases sure of his Protection.
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And there can be no way to prevail with him to be so, but an universal Humiliation and Repentance. And this is the Application I desire to make of the Point I have been now treating of.
And there can be no Way to prevail with him to be so, but an universal Humiliation and Repentance. And this is the Application I desire to make of the Point I have been now treating of.
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If their good Fortunes be dealt out to them according to their Virtues; and Judgments be inflicted upon them, according to their provoking God by their Sins; as we have said: Good Lord!
If their good Fortune's be dealt out to them according to their Virtues; and Judgments be inflicted upon them, according to their provoking God by their Sins; as we have said: Good Lord!
What a lamentable Prospect have we of this Kingdom of what may come upon us? And what infinite reason have we thereupon, immediately to try all the ways that are possible of making our Peace with God, that so Iniquity may not be our ruin.
What a lamentable Prospect have we of this Kingdom of what may come upon us? And what infinite reason have we thereupon, immediately to try all the ways that Are possible of making our Peace with God, that so Iniquity may not be our ruin.
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And considering the great Priviledges and Advantages we have for many years enjoyed, of all the outward means of Grace, that could be desired for the Eternal Salvation of our Souls,
And considering the great Privileges and Advantages we have for many Years enjoyed, of all the outward means of Grace, that could be desired for the Eternal Salvation of our Souls,
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For God's sake let us not deceive our selves nor think that we are Favourites of Heaven, meerly because we profess the Best Religion, and are Members of the Best Church in the World.
For God's sake let us not deceive our selves nor think that we Are Favourites of Heaven, merely Because we profess the Best Religion, and Are Members of the Best Church in the World.
yet never did Vice and Iniquity of all sorts, and indeed every thing that is contrary to our holy Religion, more abound in this Nation than at this day.
yet never did Vice and Iniquity of all sorts, and indeed every thing that is contrary to our holy Religion, more abound in this nation than At this day.
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We do not perhaps meet with very many that do openly affirm, There is no God: For as bad as we are, God be thanked we are not yet arrived to such Impudence.
We do not perhaps meet with very many that do openly affirm, There is no God: For as bad as we Are, God be thanked we Are not yet arrived to such Impudence.
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For my part, I account it much the same thing, as to the ill effects of the Opinion, to deny the Being of God; as to deny the Being of Angels, and Spirits, and Immaterial Souls, to deny the Being of particular Providence; to deny the natural difference between good and evil; to deny another Life after this, wherein good Men shall be rewarded, and wicked Men punished;
For my part, I account it much the same thing, as to the ill effects of the Opinion, to deny the Being of God; as to deny the Being of Angels, and Spirits, and Immaterial Souls, to deny the Being of particular Providence; to deny the natural difference between good and evil; to deny Another Life After this, wherein good Men shall be rewarded, and wicked Men punished;
But then, as for the business of Jesus Christ, and that which we call the Christian Religion, what a very little do a great many among us make of that? To talk of Christ's being sent for the Saviour of the World,
But then, as for the business of jesus christ, and that which we call the Christian Religion, what a very little doe a great many among us make of that? To talk of Christ's being sent for the Saviour of the World,
they do no more really believe, or expect any Spiritual Benefit in our Religion, nor look for any more Salvation from Christ Jesus, than they would expect from Mahomet, if they should live in Turky. But this is not all.
they do no more really believe, or expect any Spiritual Benefit in our Religion, nor look for any more Salvation from christ jesus, than they would expect from Mahomet, if they should live in Turky. But this is not all.
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Even among those that do believe in Jesus Christ, and own his Religion; yet what little regard have they, generally speaking, to his Worship and Service.
Even among those that do believe in jesus christ, and own his Religion; yet what little regard have they, generally speaking, to his Worship and Service.
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I will not examine with what designs, and for what ends they come thither, nor how devoutly and religiously their hearts are affected during the time they are there.
I will not examine with what designs, and for what ends they come thither, nor how devoutly and religiously their hearts Are affected during the time they Are there.
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But even of those that do come thither, and do once a Week seem to have a sense of publick Religion, I say how few are there of them that take any care of worshipping God, either in their Families, or in their Closets?
But even of those that do come thither, and do once a Week seem to have a sense of public Religion, I say how few Are there of them that take any care of worshipping God, either in their Families, or in their Closets?
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Why, if a Man was truly Religious, he could not pass a day without solemn Addresses to his Maker, and to his Redeemer. He would pray in his Closet constantly;
Why, if a Man was truly Religious, he could not pass a day without solemn Addresses to his Maker, and to his Redeemer. He would pray in his Closet constantly;
But, is there any thing of this to be seen among us, except in some few Persons here and there? Are there not twenty Families for one that live without so much as the shew of any Devotion? Without any sort of Prayer or Worship of God in their Houses? Nay,
But, is there any thing of this to be seen among us, except in Some few Persons Here and there? are there not twenty Families for one that live without so much as the show of any Devotion? Without any sort of Prayer or Worship of God in their Houses? Nay,
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That were it not for that Happy Institution of the Lord's day, on the which we are obliged, by the Laws of God and Man, to meet together for the Worship of God;
That were it not for that Happy Institution of the Lord's day, on the which we Are obliged, by the Laws of God and Man, to meet together for the Worship of God;
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It would make a Man's heart ake, that has any sense of God or Religion, to think of the Riots, the Drunkenness, the continued course of spending our Time,
It would make a Man's heart ache, that has any sense of God or Religion, to think of the Riots, the drunkenness, the continued course of spending our Time,
if he did seriously reflect on the many filthy, lewd Speeches and Actions, the numerous wicked intrigues of Lust, the Infamous Whoredoms and Adulteries that are, without any sense of shame, daily carried on and acted among us,
if he did seriously reflect on the many filthy, lewd Speeches and Actions, the numerous wicked intrigues of Lust, the Infamous Whoredoms and Adulteries that Are, without any sense of shame, daily carried on and acted among us,
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If they do but appear Zealous enough for the Protestant Cause: If they can but cry loue enough, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, as the Jews did in the Prophet;
If they do but appear Zealous enough for the Protestant Cause: If they can but cry love enough, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, as the jews did in the Prophet;
What plea have we to put in for our selves? If God should let loose our Enemies upon us, the Enemies of our Nation, and of our Religion, and should give us over as a Prey unto them, what have we to reply? Truly nothing that I know of,
What plea have we to put in for our selves? If God should let lose our Enemies upon us, the Enemies of our nation, and of our Religion, and should give us over as a Prey unto them, what have we to reply? Truly nothing that I know of,
But we trust God's Lenity and Forbearance, and Mercy is as great to Publick Societies and Kingdoms, as it is to Private Persons; And, that we may apply those expressions to our Nation which David uttered with reference to himself:
But we trust God's Lenity and Forbearance, and Mercy is as great to Public Societies and Kingdoms, as it is to Private Persons; And, that we may apply those expressions to our nation which David uttered with Referente to himself:
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Lastly, If we have any Bowels of Compassion to those dear Children of ours, that God hath given us, that we may transmit to them and their Children after them, that Birth-Right, and those Privileges, and that excellent Religion we received from our Fathers:
Lastly, If we have any Bowels of Compassion to those dear Children of ours, that God hath given us, that we may transmit to them and their Children After them, that Birthright, and those Privileges, and that excellent Religion we received from our Father's:
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I say, if we have any sense of these things, let every one of us this day, most sincerely apply our selves to the Service of God, in all the ways of a serious Virtue and Piety.
I say, if we have any sense of these things, let every one of us this day, most sincerely apply our selves to the Service of God, in all the ways of a serious Virtue and Piety.
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and that at such a solemn time as this, when, as he tells us, he had set himself to seek God for his People, by Prayer and Supplication, with Fasting, and Sackcloth and Ashes.
and that At such a solemn time as this, when, as he tells us, he had Set himself to seek God for his People, by Prayer and Supplication, with Fasting, and sackcloth and Ashes.
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O Lord, according to all thy Right•••sness, we beseech thee, let thy anger and thy fury be turned away from thy City Jerusalem, thy holy Mountain. Because for our sins,
Oh Lord, according to all thy Right•••sness, we beseech thee, let thy anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy Mountain. Because for our Sins,
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and supplicating for his City Jerusalem: Behold the Angel Gabriel was sent unto him from the Lord, with the glad tidings that God had heard his Prayer for Jerusalem, and that it should be built,
and supplicating for his city Jerusalem: Behold the Angel Gabriel was sent unto him from the Lord, with the glad tidings that God had herd his Prayer for Jerusalem, and that it should be built,
O may we all thus Fast and Pray, as Daniel did, and may God Almighty give us such a return of our Prayers, Amen, O God for Jesus Christ his sake, to whom, &c.
Oh may we all thus Fast and Pray, as daniel did, and may God Almighty give us such a return of our Prayers, Amen, Oh God for jesus christ his sake, to whom, etc.
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Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
Finally, Brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
Let me therefore at this time address my self to you all, as the Apostle here did at the conclusion of his Epistle to the Philippians, Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, &c. Here are a great many things recommended by the Apostle to our thoughts and pursuit.
Let me Therefore At this time address my self to you all, as the Apostle Here did At the conclusion of his Epistle to the Philippians, Finally, Brothers, whatsoever things Are true, etc. Here Are a great many things recommended by the Apostle to our thoughts and pursuit.
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For the things here recommended are not so many as the words by which they are express'd, there being several Words used in this Enumeration, that are of the same importance,
For the things Here recommended Are not so many as the words by which they Are expressed, there being several Words used in this Enumeration, that Are of the same importance,
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A Life of Strict Purity, in opposition to Sensuality and Lewdness. IV. The adorning the Doctrine of God we do profess, by the constant Practice of every other thing that is Virtuous or Commendable,
A Life of Strict Purity, in opposition to Sensuality and lewdness. IV. The adorning the Doctrine of God we do profess, by the constant Practice of every other thing that is Virtuous or Commendable,
It is the particular Blessing of God to this Kingdom, and an inestimable Blessing it is, that he has not only vouchsafed us the Light of his Gospel for many years,
It is the particular Blessing of God to this Kingdom, and an inestimable Blessing it is, that he has not only vouchsafed us the Light of his Gospel for many Years,
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and the Platform of the Primitive Churches, the Church of England is undoubtedly, both as to Doctrine and Worship, the Purest Church that is at this day in the World;
and the Platform of the Primitive Churches, the Church of England is undoubtedly, both as to Doctrine and Worship, the Purest Church that is At this day in the World;
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the most Orthodox in Faith, and the •••est on the one hand from Idolatry and Superstition, and on the other hand from Freakishness and Enthusiasm, of any now extant.
the most Orthodox in Faith, and the •••est on the one hand from Idolatry and Superstition, and on the other hand from Freakishness and Enthusiasm, of any now extant.
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That I do in my Conscience believe, that if the Religion of Jesus Christ, as it is delivered in the New Testament, be the true Religion (as I am certain it is:) Then the Communion of the Church of England is a safe way to Salvation,
That I do in my Conscience believe, that if the Religion of jesus christ, as it is Delivered in the New Testament, be the true Religion (as I am certain it is:) Then the Communion of the Church of England is a safe Way to Salvation,
II. The next thing I have to recommend to you from these words of the Apostle, is Universal Honesty and Justice and Righteousness in your Conversation.
II The next thing I have to recommend to you from these words of the Apostle, is Universal Honesty and justice and Righteousness in your Conversation.
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Use no Tricks, practise no ill Arts for the serving your ends, but in all your transactions with Men, deal with that Simplicity and Integrity and good Conscience, that becomes those who would be accounted the Disciples of Him who was the most Innocent, the most Sincere,
Use no Tricks, practise no ill Arts for the serving your ends, but in all your transactions with Men, deal with that Simplicity and Integrity and good Conscience, that becomes those who would be accounted the Disciples of Him who was the most Innocent, the most Sincere,
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Remember this that God Almighty has pronounced, that no Ʋnrighteous men, no Covetous, no Lyars, no Extortioners, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But to go on. III.
remember this that God Almighty has pronounced, that no Ʋnrighteous men, no Covetous, no Liars, no Extortioners, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But to go on. III.
The next thing I have to exhort you to from the words of my Text is the Practice of Purity. For after the Apostle hath recommended the pursuit of things that are true, and the things that are honest and just, he next adds the things that are pure. Meaning hereby that we should study to be pure,
The next thing I have to exhort you to from the words of my Text is the Practice of Purity. For After the Apostle hath recommended the pursuit of things that Are true, and the things that Are honest and just, he next adds the things that Are pure. Meaning hereby that we should study to be pure,
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Lastly as you love your own Souls, and hope ever to see the face of God in Heaven, learn to live Soberly, learn to live Chastly, learn to practise Purity,
Lastly as you love your own Souls, and hope ever to see the face of God in Heaven, Learn to live Soberly, Learn to live Chastely, Learn to practise Purity,
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IV. I proceed to the last Head of Advice that is given in my Text. The Apostle having instanced in Three things necessary to be daily thought upon and pursued by all Christians, viz. Truth, and Honesty, and Purity, leaves off to meddle any farther with particulars,
IV. I proceed to the last Head of advice that is given in my Text. The Apostle having instanced in Three things necessary to be daily Thought upon and pursued by all Christians, viz. Truth, and Honesty, and Purity, leaves off to meddle any farther with particulars,
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So that really it should be the endeavour of our Lives, to render our selves as excellent and as exemplary for all sorts of amiable Qualities as it is possible for Men to be in this World.
So that really it should be the endeavour of our Lives, to render our selves as excellent and as exemplary for all sorts of amiable Qualities as it is possible for Men to be in this World.
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This I take to be the full meaning of those four expressions that follow in my Text, Whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
This I take to be the full meaning of those four expressions that follow in my Text, Whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
It will not satisfie your Engagements, that you do believe and profess the Gospel, that you do no wrong to your Neighbours, that you are neither given to Lewdness nor Drunkenness, (though yet even these,
It will not satisfy your Engagements, that you do believe and profess the Gospel, that you do no wrong to your Neighbours, that you Are neither given to lewdness nor drunkenness, (though yet even these,
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as the World goes, are very great things, and could all Men that profess Christianity truly say this of themselves, we should soon see Heaven upon Earth.) But your Christianity obliges you to aspire after greater things;
as the World Goes, Are very great things, and could all Men that profess Christianity truly say this of themselves, we should soon see Heaven upon Earth.) But your Christianity obliges you to aspire After greater things;
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but exceedingly great in the Life to come, when Jesus Christ shall come with all the Powers of Heaven to do Honour to those that have thus here honoured him.
but exceedingly great in the Life to come, when jesus christ shall come with all the Powers of Heaven to do Honour to those that have thus Here honoured him.
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Several things I have to represent upon this Occasion, and to exhort you to. I am not much sollicitous, whether they strictly belong to my Argument or no.
Several things I have to represent upon this Occasion, and to exhort you to. I am not much solicitous, whither they strictly belong to my Argument or no.
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I do not mention this, as if I thought there was any need to caution you against Atheism or Infidelity, for I hope not many among us are inclined that way.
I do not mention this, as if I Thought there was any need to caution you against Atheism or Infidelity, for I hope not many among us Are inclined that Way.
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I look upon an Atheist or an Infidel among us, to be a sort of Prodigy, a strange unusual Creature, vastly different from those of his own Kind. But here is the thing.
I look upon an Atheist or an Infidel among us, to be a sort of Prodigy, a strange unusual Creature, vastly different from those of his own Kind. But Here is the thing.
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Let me therefore advise you, as you love either your Happiness in this World, or in the next, make it your principal care to get a lively and vigorous Sense of God impressed upon your Minds.
Let me Therefore Advice you, as you love either your Happiness in this World, or in the next, make it your principal care to get a lively and vigorous Sense of God impressed upon your Minds.
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And look upon it as the greatest Interest you have to carry on, the greatest Business you have to do in this World (as it really is) to approve your selves to this God by a sincere endeavour in all your Conversation, to walk as his Son Jesus Christ hath taught you.
And look upon it as the greatest Interest you have to carry on, the greatest Business you have to do in this World (as it really is) to approve your selves to this God by a sincere endeavour in all your Conversation, to walk as his Son jesus christ hath taught you.
unless he have the Hopes of God's Favour to support him under the Multitude of evil Accidents which the State of Humane Life will necessarily expose him to.
unless he have the Hope's of God's Favour to support him under the Multitude of evil Accidents which the State of Humane Life will necessarily expose him to.
But still there is one Rule above all these, and without which all the other will signifie very little to the making a Man's Life easie and comfortable;
But still there is one Rule above all these, and without which all the other will signify very little to the making a Man's Life easy and comfortable;
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and that is to preserve a lively sense of God upon our Spirits, to have his fear always before our Eyes, to love him above all things, to value his Favour more than Life,
and that is to preserve a lively sense of God upon our Spirits, to have his Fear always before our Eyes, to love him above all things, to valve his Favour more than Life,
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And besides this Fear and Love of God in our Hearts, as it is the most effectual means, according to the usual Disposition of the Divine Providence, to put us into good Circumstances of Living;
And beside this fear and Love of God in our Hearts, as it is the most effectual means, according to the usual Disposition of the Divine Providence, to put us into good circumstances of Living;
that were it not for this, the present World with all the imaginary Pleasures and Glories of it would appear to all wise and good Men, not only an empty dull unsatisfactory place, but a dismal melancholy Prison.
that were it not for this, the present World with all the imaginary Pleasures and Glories of it would appear to all wise and good Men, not only an empty dull unsatisfactory place, but a dismal melancholy Prison.
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The Second thing I would leave with you, is this, That after you have got into your minds a hearty sence of God and his Providence, and his Presence and Goodness;
The Second thing I would leave with you, is this, That After you have god into your minds a hearty sense of God and his Providence, and his Presence and goodness;
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Even to have the liberty and opportunity of worshipping God in publick, is one of the greatest Blessings and Privileges that we can have in this World;
Even to have the liberty and opportunity of worshipping God in public, is one of the greatest Blessings and Privileges that we can have in this World;
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Now sure, if we have this Notion of it, we shall think our selves mightily concerned to take all opportunities that come in our way, not only on Sundays,
Now sure, if we have this Notion of it, we shall think our selves mightily concerned to take all opportunities that come in our Way, not only on Sundays,
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The Sacrifices of this kind that we offer to God with an honest and devout mind, we cannot doubt will always find acceptance, and produce their effects;
The Sacrifices of this kind that we offer to God with an honest and devout mind, we cannot doubt will always find acceptance, and produce their effects;
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But however thus much is necessary, that every Man who professeth himself a Christian, should bear a constant Religious regard to the Lord's Day, by devoting it to spiritual uses, more especially the publick Worship of God.
But however thus much is necessary, that every Man who Professes himself a Christian, should bear a constant Religious regard to the Lord's Day, by devoting it to spiritual uses, more especially the public Worship of God.
I do not much doubt of the truth of the observation which some good Men have made, viz. That a Man shall prosper much better both in his Spiritual and Temporal Affairs, all the Week after,
I do not much doubt of the truth of the observation which Some good Men have made, viz. That a Man shall prosper much better both in his Spiritual and Temporal Affairs, all the Week After,
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in truth to the keeping up the Religion of this day we owe in a great measure that the very Face of Christianity hath hitherto been preserved among us.
in truth to the keeping up the Religion of this day we owe in a great measure that the very Face of Christianity hath hitherto been preserved among us.
that you may observe the most profligate Men among us, who for their wickedness come to an untimely end, do generally impute their falling into those sins which caused their Death, to their breaking the Sabbath, as they commonly express it. But,
that you may observe the most profligate Men among us, who for their wickedness come to an untimely end, do generally impute their falling into those Sins which caused their Death, to their breaking the Sabbath, as they commonly express it. But,
There are little hopes you will ever make any great progress in Virtue and Holiness, till you can bring your selves to a frequent and constant participation in this Holy Mystery.
There Are little hope's you will ever make any great progress in Virtue and Holiness, till you can bring your selves to a frequent and constant participation in this Holy Mystery.
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and enabling us to overcome our sins, and grow daily in Virtue and Goodness, I know we have generally many and inveterate prejudices as to this matter.
and enabling us to overcome our Sins, and grow daily in Virtue and goodness, I know we have generally many and inveterate prejudices as to this matter.
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Every Man that means or designs honestly, and endeavours to lead his life as a Christian ought to do, may certainly with as little scruple come every Month to the Communion,
Every Man that means or designs honestly, and endeavours to led his life as a Christian ought to do, may Certainly with as little scruple come every Monn to the Communion,
For the dueness of your Preparation doth not depend upon your setting aside so many extraordinary days for the forcing your selves into a Religious posture of mind,
For the dueness of your Preparation does not depend upon your setting aside so many extraordinary days for the forcing your selves into a Religious posture of mind,
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I do verily think that most of the doubts and fears and scruples that are commonly entertained among us about receiving the Sacrament, are without ground or reason;
I do verily think that most of the doubts and fears and scruples that Are commonly entertained among us about receiving the Sacrament, Are without ground or reason;
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And if the case be so (as I believe it is) then of what a mighty privilege and benefit do they deprive themselves, who when they have so many opportunities, do so seldom join in that solemn Institution of our Lord, which (as, I said) was designed for no other purpose,
And if the case be so (as I believe it is) then of what a mighty privilege and benefit do they deprive themselves, who when they have so many opportunities, do so seldom join in that solemn Institution of our Lord, which (as, I said) was designed for no other purpose,
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But I need not beg it of you, for I am sure you will not, whensoever it shall please God to put it into your hearts seriously to mind the concernments of your Souls;
But I need not beg it of you, for I am sure you will not, whensoever it shall please God to put it into your hearts seriously to mind the concernments of your Souls;
With Mens differences as to their notions about the Politicks I am not concerned; let Men frame what Hypotheses they please about Government, though I do not like them,
With Men's differences as to their notions about the Politics I am not concerned; let Men frame what Hypotheses they please about Government, though I do not like them,
Church-Divisions God knows we have, and have always had too many, but it is very grievous that those who have always declared themselves the Friends of our Church,
Church divisions God knows we have, and have always had too many, but it is very grievous that those who have always declared themselves the Friends of our Church,
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Some People among us that formerly were very zealous for the Established Worship of the Church, are now all of a sudden so distasted with it, that they make a scruple of being present at our Service.
some People among us that formerly were very zealous for the Established Worship of the Church, Are now all of a sudden so distasted with it, that they make a scruple of being present At our Service.
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What is the meaning of this? Hath Schism and Separation from the established Worship, which heretofore was branded as so heinous a sin (and deservedly too,) so changed its nature all of a sudden, that it is become not only innocent but a Duty?
What is the meaning of this? Hath Schism and Separation from the established Worship, which heretofore was branded as so heinous a since (and deservedly too,) so changed its nature all of a sudden, that it is become not only innocent but a Duty?
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Have we not the same Government both in Church and State that we formerly had? Have we not the same Articles and Doctrines of Religion publickly owned and professed and taught, without the least alteration? Have we not the same Liturgy, the same Offices and Prayers used every day that have always been? What is there then to ground a Separation upon?
Have we not the same Government both in Church and State that we formerly had? Have we not the same Articles and Doctrines of Religion publicly owned and professed and taught, without the least alteration? Have we not the same Liturgy, the same Offices and Prayers used every day that have always been? What is there then to ground a Separation upon?
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But how unreasoanble is this, when St. Paul has bid us to put up Prayers and Supplications and Intercessions for all Men, especially for Kings and all that are in Authority.
But how unreasoanble is this, when Saint Paul has bid us to put up Prayers and Supplications and Intercessions for all Men, especially for Kings and all that Are in authority.
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and what not? Doth he not expresly say, we must pray for all Men, and for all that are in Authority? And doth not the the reason of his exhortation imply as much,
and what not? Does he not expressly say, we must pray for all Men, and for all that Are in authority? And does not the the reason of his exhortation imply as much,
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For what Government is there in the World that will not meet with such Subjects as are not satisfied with it? And if that dissatisfaction be a just reason to break Communion with the Established Church, what Ligaments have we to tye Christians together? What will become of holding the Ʋnity of the Spirit, in the Bond of Peace? What is the consequence of this,
For what Government is there in the World that will not meet with such Subject's as Are not satisfied with it? And if that dissatisfaction be a just reason to break Communion with the Established Church, what Ligaments have we to tie Christians together? What will become of holding the Ʋnity of the Spirit, in the Bound of Peace? What is the consequence of this,
But further, I wish these Persons would consider what an unaccountable humour it is to make a Rent and Schism in the Church, upon a meer point of State.
But further, I wish these Persons would Consider what an unaccountable humour it is to make a Rend and Schism in the Church, upon a mere point of State.
Still they kept unanimously to their Doctrine and their Worship, and never concerned themselves farther in the Turns of State (how great soever they were) than peaceably to submit to the Powers in being,
Still they kept unanimously to their Doctrine and their Worship, and never concerned themselves farther in the Turns of State (how great soever they were) than peaceably to submit to the Powers in being,
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and heartily to pray to God so to prosper their Government, and direct all their Affairs, that all their Subjects might lead quiet and peaceable lives under them in all Godliness and Honesty.
and heartily to pray to God so to prosper their Government, and Direct all their Affairs, that all their Subject's might led quiet and peaceable lives under them in all Godliness and Honesty.
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in that case they did not only readily submit to him, but acknowledged it as the great Blessing of God to them, that he had raised up such a Man to rule over them.
in that case they did not only readily submit to him, but acknowledged it as the great Blessing of God to them, that he had raised up such a Man to Rule over them.
Lastly, Never to espouse any Party or Faction against the Government, nor ever to be driven away from the Communion of the Church, of which you have always professed your selves Members, by any of the pretences which some warm Men may suggest to you.
Lastly, Never to espouse any Party or Faction against the Government, nor ever to be driven away from the Communion of the Church, of which you have always professed your selves Members, by any of the pretences which Some warm Men may suggest to you.
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This I dare venture to say, how uneasie soever some of you now may be in joining with our Prayers, you will at last be ten times more uneasie in separating from us.
This I Dare venture to say, how uneasy soever Some of you now may be in joining with our Prayers, you will At last be ten times more uneasy in separating from us.
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Were there nothing else but the Heat and Turbulency, the Passion and Peevishness, the bitter Zeal and Uncharitableness that the being of a Party doth naturally ingage Men in:
Were there nothing Else but the Heat and Turbulency, the Passion and Peevishness, the bitter Zeal and Uncharitableness that the being of a Party does naturally engage Men in:
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II. His meek and charitable behaviour towards them, even when their Zeal for Religion was very faulty and blameable. III. His discovery of the faultiness of their Zeal, which lay in this, that it was not according to knowledge.
II His meek and charitable behaviour towards them, even when their Zeal for Religion was very faulty and blameable. III. His discovery of the faultiness of their Zeal, which lay in this, that it was not according to knowledge.
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I. First, I desire it may be observed, That Zeal of God in general, that is, a hearty and passionate concernment for Religion, The Apostle here finds no fault with:
I First, I desire it may be observed, That Zeal of God in general, that is, a hearty and passionate concernment for Religion, The Apostle Here finds no fault with:
For you see he represents it, as a piece of virtue in his Country-men, and speaks it to their commendation, that they had a zeal of God, I bear them record (saith he) that they have a zeal of God.
For you see he represents it, as a piece of virtue in his Countrymen, and speaks it to their commendation, that they had a zeal of God, I bear them record (Says he) that they have a zeal of God.
But when Zeal and Passion is more or less wrought into every Man's temper, and the calmest Men may be observed on sundry occasions not to be without it;
But when Zeal and Passion is more or less wrought into every Man's temper, and the calmest Men may be observed on sundry occasions not to be without it;
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O! What a World of Good might we all do, if we had a true Zeal of God? How many Occasions and Opportunities are there put into our Hands every Day (in what condition or circumstances soever we are) which if we were acted by this principle, would render us great Benefactors to Mankind, by discouraging Vice and Impiety,
OH! What a World of Good might we all do, if we had a true Zeal of God? How many Occasions and Opportunities Are there put into our Hands every Day (in what condition or Circumstances soever we Are) which if we were acted by this principle, would render us great Benefactors to Mankind, by discouraging Vice and Impiety,
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Because none are capable of being thus Zealous, but those that have attained to a great degree of Virtue and Piety, which we cannot suppose of all, nor the most.
Because none Are capable of being thus Zealous, but those that have attained to a great degree of Virtue and Piety, which we cannot suppose of all, nor the most.
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What was this Zeal of theirs? Why, as I told you, (and as it plainly appears from the whole Chapter) it was an earnest and passionate concernment for the Religion of their Country.
What was this Zeal of theirs? Why, as I told you, (and as it plainly appears from the Whole Chapter) it was an earnest and passionate concernment for the Religion of their Country.
Indeed the Publick profession of Religion in the right way, is as much every Man's Interest, and ought to be as much every Man's Care, as any the dearest thing he hath in this World.
Indeed the Public profession of Religion in the right Way, is as much every Man's Interest, and ought to be as much every Man's Care, as any the dearest thing he hath in this World.
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A Man will have but small comfort when he comes to die, to reflect that he has been Zealous of the Privileges and Property, and Rights of his Country-men;
A Man will have but small Comfort when he comes to die, to reflect that he has been Zealous of the Privileges and Property, and Rights of his Countrymen;
He makes their Zeal that they had of God, an Inducement the more heartily to pray for them, that God would direct them in the right way that leads to Salvation.
He makes their Zeal that they had of God, an Inducement the more heartily to pray for them, that God would Direct them in the right Way that leads to Salvation.
and setting up a Righteousness of their own, which consisted chiefly in observing the Ceremonials of Moses his Law and the Traditions of their Fathers, as it follows in the next Verse after my Text:
and setting up a Righteousness of their own, which consisted chiefly in observing the Ceremonials of Moses his Law and the Traditions of their Father's, as it follows in the next Verse After my Text:
Yet he thinks them the more pitiable and the more excusable, in that this their Opposition proceeded from their Zeal of God, though it was a mis-informed irregular Zeal.
Yet he thinks them the more pitiable and the more excusable, in that this their Opposition proceeded from their Zeal of God, though it was a misinformed irregular Zeal.
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This, I say, was the Apostle's practice, and I think it is so agreeable to the Spirit and Temper of our great Lord and Master Christ, that it will become us in like cases to act accordingly.
This, I say, was the Apostle's practice, and I think it is so agreeable to the Spirit and Temper of our great Lord and Master christ, that it will become us in like cases to act accordingly.
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Yet this doth not hinder, but that both wholesome Laws may be made for the restraining the exorbitances of mistaken Zeal; and when those Laws are made, that they may be put in execution.
Yet this does not hinder, but that both wholesome Laws may be made for the restraining the exorbitances of mistaken Zeal; and when those Laws Are made, that they may be put in execution.
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Their business is to see, Nequid detrimenti respublica capiat, that the Government be secured, that the common peace be kept, that the Laws of God be observed, that God's Religion as it is delivered by Jesus Christ be preserved sincere and undefiled,
Their business is to see, Necquid Detrimenti Respublica Capita, that the Government be secured, that the Common peace be kept, that the Laws of God be observed, that God's Religion as it is Delivered by jesus christ be preserved sincere and undefiled,
And therefore there is no doubt, but that in all these matters the Government may make Fences and Securities against the Insults of intemperate Zealots, and when these Fences are made, it should be at their Peril if they transgressed them, supposing Magistrates did their Duty.
And Therefore there is no doubt, but that in all these matters the Government may make Fences and Securities against the Insults of intemperate Zealots, and when these Fences Are made, it should be At their Peril if they transgressed them, supposing Magistrates did their Duty.
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And then Secondly, it is to be remembred that that Kindness and Tenderness to mistaken Zealots, which we are speaking of from the Text, is not to be expressed to all alike;
And then Secondly, it is to be remembered that that Kindness and Tenderness to mistaken Zealots, which we Are speaking of from the Text, is not to be expressed to all alike;
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Again, Secondly, If there be any Men that under a pretence of Religion do teach or encourage or promote any sort of Vice or Immorality; or whose Principles do necessarily lead to debauch Mens Manners in the plain matters of Sobriety, Chastity, Truth, or Justice, and the like;
Again, Secondly, If there be any Men that under a pretence of Religion do teach or encourage or promote any sort of Vice or Immorality; or whose Principles do necessarily led to debauch Men's Manners in the plain matters of Sobriety, Chastity, Truth, or justice, and the like;
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For the Laws of Nature as to moral Virtue and Vice are so plainly writ in every Man's heart, that he must be supposed to be an Ill Man that can easily entertain any Principle (let it come never so much recommended under the Name of Religion) that contradicts them.
For the Laws of Nature as to moral Virtue and Vice Are so plainly writ in every Man's heart, that he must be supposed to be an Ill Man that can Easily entertain any Principle (let it come never so much recommended under the Name of Religion) that contradicts them.
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and exclaim against the Corruptions of it (as they term them) which are introduced into the Publick Establishment, and turn every stone to have all things setled in another Method;
and exclaim against the Corruptions of it (as they term them) which Are introduced into the Public Establishment, and turn every stone to have all things settled in Another Method;
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yet all this while God and their own Hearts know that all this Concernment and Zeal of theirs for Religion, though it make a great shew, is only pretended;
yet all this while God and their own Hearts know that all this Concernment and Zeal of theirs for Religion, though it make a great show, is only pretended;
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and that there is another thing that lies at the bottom, that is to say, Worldly Interest, and Dominion and Power, which they hope to compass by such a Regulation of Matters as they desire:
and that there is Another thing that lies At the bottom, that is to say, Worldly Interest, and Dominion and Power, which they hope to compass by such a Regulation of Matters as they desire:
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all such pretenders to Zeal for Religion, must, till we know them also, be treated according to the Merits of the cause they pretend to be Zealous for.
all such pretenders to Zeal for Religion, must, till we know them also, be treated according to the Merits of the cause they pretend to be Zealous for.
But then Fourthly and Lastly, All that I have now said is with respect to those that are out of the limits of my Text, such as have no Zeal of God, though some of them may pretend it:
But then Fourthly and Lastly, All that I have now said is with respect to those that Are out of the Limits of my Text, such as have no Zeal of God, though Some of them may pretend it:
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For according as their Principles and Practices do more or less injure our common Christianity, or are more or less dangerous to our Government and Constitution; in the same proportion, the greater or less Tenderness and Indulgence is to be expressed towards them.
For according as their Principles and Practices do more or less injure our Common Christianity, or Are more or less dangerous to our Government and Constitution; in the same proportion, the greater or less Tenderness and Indulgence is to be expressed towards them.
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and therefore I proceed to the Third Head of my Discourse. III. The Third thing I told you we might observe from this Text was this, The Apostle's tacit Reprehension of the Jewish Zeal upon this account, that it was not according to Knowledge.
and Therefore I proceed to the Third Head of my Discourse. III. The Third thing I told you we might observe from this Text was this, The Apostle's tacit Reprehension of the Jewish Zeal upon this account, that it was not according to Knowledge.
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For be our Zeal of God never so great, yet if it be not a zeal according to knowledge, it is not the right Christian Zeal. And though we see others never so fervent and vehement in pursuing a Religious Cause,
For be our Zeal of God never so great, yet if it be not a zeal according to knowledge, it is not the right Christian Zeal. And though we see Others never so fervent and vehement in pursuing a Religious Cause,
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This same business of Knowledge, is a thing that is most commonly forgot to be taken in as an ingredient or Companion of Zeal, in most sort of Professors.
This same business of Knowledge, is a thing that is most commonly forgotten to be taken in as an ingredient or Companion of Zeal, in most sort of Professors.
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For as the World goes, those Men are generally found to be the greatest Zealots, who are most notoriously Ignorant. Whereas true Zeal should not only proceed from true Knowledge,
For as the World Goes, those Men Are generally found to be the greatest Zealots, who Are most notoriously Ignorant. Whereas true Zeal should not only proceed from true Knowledge,
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But what is it to have a Zeal according to Knowledge? What doth this Character of justifiable right Zeal contain in it? I answer, it must at least contain in it these five following things.
But what is it to have a Zeal according to Knowledge? What does this Character of justifiable right Zeal contain in it? I answer, it must At least contain in it these five following things.
If our Zeal for God be as it should be, it must certainly express it self in matters that are good; about such objects as God hath made to be our Duty. It is good (saith St. Paul ) to be always zealously affected in a good matter.
If our Zeal for God be as it should be, it must Certainly express it self in matters that Are good; about such objects as God hath made to be our Duty. It is good (Says Saint Paul) to be always zealously affected in a good matter.
Secondly, as the object of our Zeal must be according to Knowledge, so also the Principle from whence our Zeal proceeds, must be according to Knowledge also.
Secondly, as the Object of our Zeal must be according to Knowledge, so also the Principle from whence our Zeal proceeds, must be according to Knowledge also.
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If it be every Man's Duty (as St. Peter tells us it is) to be ready to give an Answer to every one that asketh him a reason of the Hope that is in him:
If it be every Man's Duty (as Saint Peter tells us it is) to be ready to give an Answer to every one that asks him a reason of the Hope that is in him:
But yet how little is this considered by many zealous Men among us? Some are zealous for a point to serve an Interest or a Faction. But this is not to be owned as the ground and reason of Zeal; for indeed if it should, it would not be allowed of.
But yet how little is this considered by many zealous Men among us? some Are zealous for a point to serve an Interest or a Faction. But this is not to be owned as the ground and reason of Zeal; for indeed if it should, it would not be allowed of.
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Thirdly, As the Zeal which is according to knowledge hath a good matter for its object, and proceeds from a right Principle: So it is also regular as to the Measures of it.
Thirdly, As the Zeal which is according to knowledge hath a good matter for its Object, and proceeds from a right Principle: So it is also regular as to the Measures of it.
but he distinguisheth between the several objects he is zealous for, and allows every one of them, just so great a Concernment as the thing is worth, and no more.
but he Distinguisheth between the several objects he is zealous for, and allows every one of them, just so great a Concernment as the thing is worth, and no more.
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We should account him not many degrees removed from a Child or an Ideot, that upon the cut of a Finger should as passionately complain and cry out for help,
We should account him not many Degrees removed from a Child or an Idiot, that upon the Cut of a Finger should as passionately complain and cry out for help,
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as if he had broken a Limb. Why just the same Folly and Childishness it is, to make a mighty bustle about small matters which are of no consequence, in which neither Religion nor the Publick Peace, are much concerned;
as if he had broken a Limb. Why just the same Folly and Childishness it is, to make a mighty bustle about small matters which Are of no consequence, in which neither Religion nor the Public Peace, Are much concerned;
Fourthly, The Zeal that is according to knowledge, is always attended with hearty Charity. It is not that bitter Zeal which the Apostle speaks of, which is accompanied with Hatred and Envy, and perverse Disputings: But it is kind,
Fourthly, The Zeal that is according to knowledge, is always attended with hearty Charity. It is not that bitter Zeal which the Apostle speaks of, which is accompanied with Hatred and Envy, and perverse Disputings: But it is kind,
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and when he is once transported herewith, he cares not what undecent bitter Reflections he makes upon all those that have the Fortune to be of a different side.
and when he is once transported herewith, he Cares not what undecent bitter Reflections he makes upon all those that have the Fortune to be of a different side.
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Fifthly, and lastly, Another inseparable Property of Zeal according to Knowledge is, That it must pursue lawful Ends by lawful Means; must never do an Ill thing for the carrying the best Cause. This St. Paul hath laid down,
Fifthly, and lastly, another inseparable Property of Zeal according to Knowledge is, That it must pursue lawful Ends by lawful Means; must never do an Ill thing for the carrying the best Cause. This Saint Paul hath laid down,
as a Rule, to be eternally observed among Christians, when in the third of the Romans, he declares, that their damnation is just, who say, Let us do evil that good may come, Be therefore our Point never so good or never so weighty,
as a Rule, to be eternally observed among Christians, when in the third of the Roman, he declares, that their damnation is just, who say, Let us do evil that good may come, Be Therefore our Point never so good or never so weighty,
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yet since the Means by which we would accomplish those Ends are unwarrantable, the whole Action, though proceeding from never so much Zeal for God, is very Bad, For true Zeal as it always supposeth a right Information of Judgment,
yet since the Means by which we would accomplish those Ends Are unwarrantable, the Whole Actium, though proceeding from never so much Zeal for God, is very Bad, For true Zeal as it always Supposeth a right Information of Judgement,
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And thus have I laid before you the Properties and Characters of that Zeal which is according to knowledge, which was the third and last thing I proposed upon this Text;
And thus have I laid before you the Properties and Characters of that Zeal which is according to knowledge, which was the third and last thing I proposed upon this Text;
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But the Character here given of them doth so well fit a sort of Men, whose fiery Zeal for God and their Religion, gave occasion to the Solemnity of this Day;
But the Character Here given of them does so well fit a sort of Men, whose fiery Zeal for God and their Religion, gave occasion to the Solemnity of this Day;
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to whom we must do the same right that St. Paul here did his Countrymen, We must bear them Record, that they have a Zeal of God, but not according to Knowledge.
to whom we must do the same right that Saint Paul Here did his Countrymen, We must bear them Record, that they have a Zeal of God, but not according to Knowledge.
Indeed if you were to draw the comparison between the Jewish and Popish Zealots, as to all the several particulars that our Saviour and St. Paul take notice of as Instances of blind Zeal in the former:
Indeed if you were to draw the comparison between the Jewish and Popish Zealots, as to all the several particulars that our Saviour and Saint Paul take notice of as Instances of blind Zeal in the former:
Was it an instance of Ignorant Zeal in the Jews that they set up their Traditions to the disparagement of the Law of God? I pray, who are those that disparage the Holy Scriptures, by setting their Traditions upon an equal foot with them?
Was it an instance of Ignorant Zeal in the jews that they Set up their Traditions to the disparagement of the Law of God? I pray, who Are those that disparage the Holy Scriptures, by setting their Traditions upon an equal foot with them?
Was it a fault in the Jewish Zeal that it placed Religion too much in Ceremonies and Formalities, in washing Cups and Platters, in tithing Mint and Cummin, and the like to the neglect of the weightier matters of the Law, Justice, and Mercy, and Faith? I pray, wherein is Image-worship, Invocation of Saints, Penances, Pilgrimages, the use of Reliques, Holy Water, &c. I say wherein are these things better than those? And yet we know who they are that lay so great a stress upon these and such other things, that it may be truly said, a great part of their Religion is made up of them.
Was it a fault in the Jewish Zeal that it placed Religion too much in Ceremonies and Formalities, in washing Cups and Platters, in tithing Mint and Cummin, and the like to the neglect of the Weightier matters of the Law, justice, and Mercy, and Faith? I pray, wherein is Image-worship, Invocation of Saints, Penances, Pilgrimages, the use of Relics, Holy Water, etc. I say wherein Are these things better than those? And yet we know who they Are that lay so great a stress upon these and such other things, that it may be truly said, a great part of their Religion is made up of them.
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So zealous were they for their Religion, that they did not care what sort of means they made use of for the promoting of it, were they never so wicked and unnatural.
So zealous were they for their Religion, that they did not care what sort of means they made use of for the promoting of it, were they never so wicked and unnatural.
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and a great deal more our Saviour had foretold they would do, when he told his Apostles, that the time would come, when whosoever killed them should think that he did God good service.
and a great deal more our Saviour had foretold they would do, when he told his Apostles, that the time would come, when whosoever killed them should think that he did God good service.
And that it doth so, we cannot have a greater proof (except what I have already mentioned) than the practices of the zealous Men of the Church of Rome.
And that it does so, we cannot have a greater proof (except what I have already mentioned) than the practices of the zealous Men of the Church of Room.
How many unlawful Arts have they used to subject all the Christian World to their Lord and Master? How many Forgeries for this purpose have they been the Authors of,
How many unlawful Arts have they used to Subject all the Christian World to their Lord and Master? How many Forgeries for this purpose have they been the Authors of,
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and maintained them afterwards? How many disturbances have they given to the Peace of Christendom, in the most unjust and unnatural ways for the Advancement of the Papal Cause? It was out of Zeal for Gods Service and the Interest of Holy Church, that so many Princes have been Excommunicated and Deposed;
and maintained them afterwards? How many disturbances have they given to the Peace of Christendom, in the most unjust and unnatural ways for the Advancement of the Papal Cause? It was out of Zeal for God's Service and the Interest of Holy Church, that so many Princes have been Excommunicated and Deposed;
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But if there were no other instance extant in the World to shew what is to be expected from a blind Zeal, especially a blind Popish Zeal for Religion, that instance which the deliverance of this Day doth give us occasion to mention, would be alone sufficient to inform us.
But if there were no other instance extant in the World to show what is to be expected from a blind Zeal, especially a blind Popish Zeal for Religion, that instance which the deliverance of this Day does give us occasion to mention, would be alone sufficient to inform us.
When for no other end, but for the Advancement of Popery, and the rooting out that Pestilent Heresie of the Reformation, which infested these Northern Climates, a Company of Popish Zealots entered upon the most Barbarous and Inhumane Project that ever was undertaken by Men;
When for no other end, but for the Advancement of Popery, and the rooting out that Pestilent Heresy of the Reformation, which infested these Northern Climates, a Company of Popish Zealots entered upon the most Barbarous and Inhumane Project that ever was undertaken by Men;
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God hath been wonderfully Gracious to us in the Preservation of our Church and Religion from Popish attempts to destroy it, ever since it was setled among us.
God hath been wonderfully Gracious to us in the Preservation of our Church and Religion from Popish attempts to destroy it, ever since it was settled among us.
And we are here not only in Peace and Quietness, in the full possession of our Native Rights and Liberties, and in the Enjoyment of the Free Exercise of our Religion (which is one of the most desirable things in the World).
And we Are Here not only in Peace and Quietness, in the full possession of our Native Rights and Liberties, and in the Enjoyment of the Free Exercise of our Religion (which is one of the most desirable things in the World).
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and according to Humane Estimate, to be in a good measure out of the danger of our old Inveterate Enemy, Popery I mean, which one would think had now made its last effort among us.
and according to Humane Estimate, to be in a good measure out of the danger of our old Inveterate Enemy, Popery I mean, which one would think had now made its last effort among us.
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Is not this now a great Blessing? And must not all sincere Protestants (of what perswasions soever they be in other respects) necessarily believe so? Certainly they must,
Is not this now a great Blessing? And must not all sincere Protestants (of what persuasions soever they be in other respects) necessarily believe so? Certainly they must,
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We have reason to believe, that God hath a tender Care of his Church and Religion in these Kingdoms, not only because he hath so many times so signally and wonderfully appeared for the preservation it:
We have reason to believe, that God hath a tender Care of his Church and Religion in these Kingdoms, not only Because he hath so many times so signally and wonderfully appeared for the preservation it:
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And in order to that, I know no other way but this, that we all firmly adhere to to the Principles of our Religion; and that in our Practices we conform our selves to those Principles. That is to say,
And in order to that, I know no other Way but this, that we all firmly adhere to to the Principles of our Religion; and that in our Practices we conform our selves to those Principles. That is to say,
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And after such a Happy and Peaceable Life here, may we all at last arrive to God's Eternal Kingdom and Glory, through the Merits of his dear Son, To whom, &c.
And After such a Happy and Peaceable Life Here, may we all At last arrive to God's Eternal Kingdom and Glory, through the Merits of his dear Son, To whom, etc.
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He that appeared, as to his Nature was God and Man; both these Natures were united in him and made one Person. He was God with us. So the Angel stiles him in the first of St. Matthew.
He that appeared, as to his Nature was God and Man; both these Nature's were united in him and made one Person. He was God with us. So the Angel stile him in the First of Saint Matthew.
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Perfect God, and Perfect Man and yet but one Person. For as the Reasonable Soul and the Body make one Man; so here God and Man make one Christ. As our Creed expresses it.
Perfect God, and Perfect Man and yet but one Person. For as the Reasonable Soul and the Body make one Man; so Here God and Man make one christ. As our Creed Expresses it.
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And this leads me to his Office. This Divine Person God-Man, that the Text here saith appeared, was, by his Office, the Christ, the Messias, that is, that great Minister of God, that Anointed King and Priest and Prophet, which from the beginning of the World he promised to send down upon Earth for the salvation of Mankind.
And this leads me to his Office. This Divine Person God-Man, that the Text Here Says appeared, was, by his Office, the christ, the Messias, that is, that great Minister of God, that Anointed King and Priest and Prophet, which from the beginning of the World he promised to send down upon Earth for the salvation of Mankind.
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This Virgin, by as strange a Providence, when the time of her Delivery drew near, was brought from her own City and Habitation in Galilee, to Bethlehem a City of Judah, where she brought forth this Illustrious Babe;
This Virgae, by as strange a Providence, when the time of her Delivery drew near, was brought from her own city and Habitation in Galilee, to Bethlehem a city of Judah, where she brought forth this Illustrious Babe;
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and so ill befriended, that in the Confluence of People with which the City was then crowded, she was able to procure no better a lodging than the Stable of an Inn: So that a Manger was the place that first received the Lord of Glory.
and so ill befriended, that in the Confluence of People with which the city was then crowded, she was able to procure no better a lodging than the Stable of an Inn: So that a Manger was the place that First received the Lord of Glory.
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This Slur, this Affront God then thought fit to put upon all that external Splendour and Grandeur, which usually doth so much dazle the Eyes of Mortal Men.
This Slur, this Affront God then Thought fit to put upon all that external Splendour and Grandeur, which usually does so much dazzle the Eyes of Mortal Men.
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But God failed not to make abundant amends for the meanness of his Birth, by giving sundry other demonstrable Evidences of the Dignity of the Person that was then born.
But God failed not to make abundant amends for the meanness of his Birth, by giving sundry other demonstrable Evidences of the Dignity of the Person that was then born.
and brought their Offerings to this King of the World in a Manger. And the Shepherds, that were watching their Flocks in the Fields by night, were surprized with the Glory of the Lord shining round about them,
and brought their Offerings to this King of the World in a Manger. And the Shepherd's, that were watching their Flocks in the Fields by night, were surprised with the Glory of the Lord shining round about them,
After this manner was the Appearance of our Saviour, and much after the same manner was his following Life. It was a life of much Poverty and Meanness as to outward circumstances;
After this manner was the Appearance of our Saviour, and much After the same manner was his following Life. It was a life of much Poverty and Meanness as to outward Circumstances;
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or the exemplary Vertue and Piety that did shine out in all his Conversation; Or the Divinity of his Sermons and Doctrines; Or his prodigious inimitable Miracles;
or the exemplary Virtue and Piety that did shine out in all his Conversation; Or the Divinity of his Sermons and Doctrines; Or his prodigious inimitable Miracles;
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How ought we to be wrapt with Wonder and Astonishment at the Infiniteness of the Divine Condescension? How ought we to be affected with Love and Thankfulness at such a never-to-be-parallelled instance of God's kindness to us, that he should so love us as to send his only begotten Son into the World, that we might live through him.
How ought we to be wrapped with Wonder and Astonishment At the Infiniteness of the Divine Condescension? How ought we to be affected with Love and Thankfulness At such a never-to-be-parallelled instance of God's kindness to us, that he should so love us as to send his only begotten Son into the World, that we might live through him.
If we consider that this Son of God resolving to appear in the World, of all other ways chose to do it in our Flesh, and so united both the Deity and Humanity in one Person: O what a sense ought this to impress upon us of the Honour that is here done to our Nature,
If we Consider that this Son of God resolving to appear in the World, of all other ways chosen to do it in our Flesh, and so united both the Deity and Humanity in one Person: O what a sense ought this to Impress upon us of the Honour that is Here done to our Nature,
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or to shame us from prostituting this our Nature to any vile unworthy Mixtures and Communications, which God did not disdain to take into so near a Relation to himself.
or to shame us from prostituting this our Nature to any vile unworthy Mixtures and Communications, which God did not disdain to take into so near a Relation to himself.
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How ought this to fill our hearts with Joy and Thankfulness? How should it move us to pour out our Souls in Benedictions to God for having thus Visited and Redeemed his People? And putting us into that dispensation which so many Holy Men,
How ought this to fill our hearts with Joy and Thankfulness? How should it move us to pour out our Souls in Benedictions to God for having thus Visited and Redeemed his People? And putting us into that Dispensation which so many Holy Men,
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If we consider the many Evidences, that this our Saviour gave at his Appearance, of his being the true Christ; How exactly in all the Circumstances of his Nativity, and all the Passages of his Life, he fulfilled the Prophecies which went before of him;
If we Consider the many Evidences, that this our Saviour gave At his Appearance, of his being the true christ; How exactly in all the circumstances of his Nativity, and all the Passages of his Life, he fulfilled the Prophecies which went before of him;
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How ought this Consideration to strengthen our Faith in this Christ? To make us constant to the death in owning him for our Saviour, our Messiah, in Opposition to all the Pretences of the Jews,
How ought this Consideration to strengthen our Faith in this christ? To make us constant to the death in owning him for our Saviour, our Messiah, in Opposition to all the Pretences of the jews,
You see here that the time of his Appearance is said to be the end of the World. But how is that to be understood? If we take the expression in the literal sense,
You see Here that the time of his Appearance is said to be the end of the World. But how is that to be understood? If we take the expression in the literal sense,
The word in my Text is NONLATINALPHABET, which every body, that is versed in the style of the New Testament, knows may be better and more naturally rendred the Consummation or Conclusion of the Ages, than the End of the World.
The word in my Text is, which every body, that is versed in the style of the New Testament, knows may be better and more naturally rendered the Consummation or Conclusion of the Ages, than the End of the World.
Fot the understanding this Phrase, we must have recourse to the known Idiom of the Jews, who used to speak of the several Oeconomies and Dispensations, under which the World successively had been,
Fot the understanding this Phrase, we must have recourse to the known Idiom of the jews, who used to speak of the several Oeconomies and Dispensations, under which the World successively had been,
or was to be, as of so many NONLATINALPHABET or Ages. The last of which Ages, and the Accomplishment and Completion of all of them, they held to be the Age of the Messiah; beyond which they knew there was to be no other Age or Oeconomy. With reference to this way of speaking, the times of the Gospel-dispensation are frequently called in Scripture the Last Times, the Last Days, the Fulness of the Times, and in the Text, the Consummation or Shutting up of the Ages. The meaning of all which Phrases is no more than this.
or was to be, as of so many or Ages. The last of which Ages, and the Accomplishment and Completion of all of them, they held to be the Age of the Messiah; beyond which they knew there was to be no other Age or Oeconomy. With Referente to this Way of speaking, the times of the Gospel-dispensation Are frequently called in Scripture the Last Times, the Last Days, the Fullness of the Times, and in the Text, the Consummation or Shutting up of the Ages. The meaning of all which Phrases is no more than this.
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This is the true meaning of Christ's appearing NONLATINALPHABET, as the Text expresseth it, that is, not (as we translate it) in the end of the World, but in the last of the Ages, or at the time when the Ages were fulfilled and accomplished.
This is the true meaning of Christ's appearing, as the Text Expresses it, that is, not (as we translate it) in the end of the World, but in the last of the Ages, or At the time when the Ages were fulfilled and accomplished.
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God, saith he, who at sundry times and in divers manners, spake in times past unto the Fathers by the Prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath made heir of all things,
God, Says he, who At sundry times and in diverse manners, spoke in times passed unto the Father's by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath made heir of all things,
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And so he goes on to set forth the incomparable Dignity and Preheminence of this last Messenger of God, above that of either Angels or Men, by whom he had spoken to Mankind before.
And so he Goes on to Set forth the incomparable Dignity and Pre-eminence of this last Messenger of God, above that of either Angels or Men, by whom he had spoken to Mankind before.
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We ought therefore (saith he) to give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard (that is to say, the Doctrine of the Gospel) lest at any time we let them slip.
We ought Therefore (Says he) to give the more earnest heed to the things we have herd (that is to say, the Doctrine of the Gospel) lest At any time we let them slip.
He afterwards singles out the Nation of the Jews to be his peculiar People, and to them he gives a written Law which was delivered to them by Angels in the hand of Moses their Mediator (as the Apostle speaks in the third of the Galatians ) which Law was a shadow or dark representation of the Good things which were afterwards to be revealed.
He afterwards singles out the nation of the jews to be his peculiar People, and to them he gives a written Law which was Delivered to them by Angels in the hand of Moses their Mediator (as the Apostle speaks in the third of the Galatians) which Law was a shadow or dark representation of the Good things which were afterwards to be revealed.
And last of all, as the Lord of the Vineyard in the Parable dealt with his Husbandmen, who after he had sent Servants one after another, of different Qualities and Degrees, at last sent his own Son:
And last of all, as the Lord of the Vineyard in the Parable dealt with his Husbandmen, who After he had sent Servants one After Another, of different Qualities and Degrees, At last sent his own Son:
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So at last, I say, did the great Lord of the World, when the fulness of the time was come, send his own Son to be his Embassador to Mankind, his own Son who was the Brightness of his Glory, and the express Image of his Person.
So At last, I say, did the great Lord of the World, when the fullness of the time was come, send his own Son to be his Ambassador to Mankind, his own Son who was the Brightness of his Glory, and the express Image of his Person.
If under the former Dispensations, when God only declared his Will by Angels or by Prophets, he was yet so severe that no Transgression or Disobedience escaped without a just recompence of Vengeance;
If under the former Dispensations, when God only declared his Will by Angels or by prophets, he was yet so severe that no Transgression or Disobedience escaped without a just recompense of Vengeance;
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How can we escape if we neglect so great a Salvation, as that was, which in these last days was preached by Jesus Christ? How can we escape, if these last and greatest Methods of God for our good,
How can we escape if we neglect so great a Salvation, as that was, which in these last days was preached by jesus christ? How can we escape, if these last and greatest Methods of God for our good,
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What Teachers, what Instructers can we further expect? What new Lights or Assistances do we yet wait for? Can any one think that God should set on foot some other new Dispensation for the bringing off those wretched People upon whom this last could prevail nothing? Do we dream of another Covenant, or another Mediator between God and Man, besides Christ Jesus? Do we fancy that God will send some other Embassador or Saviour into the World after he hath sent his own Son? Or that the Son of God will come a second time in Humane Flesh,
What Teachers, what Instructers can we further expect? What new Lights or Assistances do we yet wait for? Can any one think that God should Set on foot Some other new Dispensation for the bringing off those wretched People upon whom this last could prevail nothing? Do we dream of Another Covenant, or Another Mediator between God and Man, beside christ jesus? Do we fancy that God will send Some other Ambassador or Saviour into the World After he hath sent his own Son? Or that the Son of God will come a second time in Humane Flesh,
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The Third General Point I am to insist on from the Text is the End of our Saviour's Appearance; and that is here said to be the putting away of Sin. Once in the end of the World hath he appeared to put away Sin.
The Third General Point I am to insist on from the Text is the End of our Saviour's Appearance; and that is Here said to be the putting away of Sin. Once in the end of the World hath he appeared to put away Sin.
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And again, this is the account that the Angel gives to Joseph a little before his Birth, Mat. 1.20. Fear not, saith he, to take unto thee Mary thy Wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
And again, this is the account that the Angel gives to Joseph a little before his Birth, Mathew 1.20. fear not, Says he, to take unto thee Marry thy Wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
But what is it to be saved from our Sins, or to have our Sins put away? Since the Salvation we have by Christ doth consist in this, it is fit we should a little more particularly insist on it.
But what is it to be saved from our Sins, or to have our Sins put away? Since the Salvation we have by christ does consist in this, it is fit we should a little more particularly insist on it.
This is the Salvation which Zachary in his Hymn foretels John Baptist should publish to the World, Luke 1. To give knowledge of salvation to his people for the Remission of their sins.
This is the Salvation which Zachary in his Hymn foretells John Baptist should publish to the World, Lycia 1. To give knowledge of salvation to his people for the Remission of their Sins.
And this is that Redemption of Christ which St. Paul speaks of, 1 Coloss. 14. In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.
And this is that Redemption of christ which Saint Paul speaks of, 1 Coloss. 14. In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of Sins.
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And lastly, St. Paul 's Sermon to the Gentiles is, Be it known unto you, Men and Brethren, that through this Man Jesus Christ is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins,
And lastly, Saint Paul is Sermon to the Gentiles is, Be it known unto you, Men and Brothers, that through this Man jesus christ is preached unto you the forgiveness of Sins,
and by him all that believe are justified from all things from which ye could not be justified by the Law of Moses, Acts. 13. And therefore much less certainly by the Law of Nature.
and by him all that believe Are justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the Law of Moses, Acts. 13. And Therefore much less Certainly by the Law of Nature.
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The Eternal Word interposeth and offers himself to become Man, and in that Person to make satisfaction for the Sins of the World. And God accepts the Terms.
The Eternal Word interposeth and offers himself to become Man, and in that Person to make satisfaction for the Sins of the World. And God accepts the Terms.
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wherein God for his part upon account of this Mediation of Christ, promises Forgiveness of all Sins, to all true Penitents all the World over. O joyful Tidings these!
wherein God for his part upon account of this Mediation of christ, promises Forgiveness of all Sins, to all true Penitents all the World over. Oh joyful Tidings these!
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For as their Reason told them, that God was Good: So the same Reason told them that he was Just, and had an infinite Regard to the Honour and Reputation of his Laws. Which Laws, their own Consciences told them, they had heinously transgressed;
For as their Reason told them, that God was Good: So the same Reason told them that he was Just, and had an infinite Regard to the Honour and Reputation of his Laws. Which Laws, their own Consciences told them, they had heinously transgressed;
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And yet such a one it was, as there was no answer to be given to, in the State of Nature; and therefore in what a melancholy Condition were Mankind all the while? What encouragement had they seriously to set upon the Amendment of their wicked Lives? Or,
And yet such a one it was, as there was no answer to be given to, in the State of Nature; and Therefore in what a melancholy Condition were Mankind all the while? What encouragement had they seriously to Set upon the Amendment of their wicked Lives? Or,
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For he by the unvaluable Merits of his Person, and the free unconstrained Offering up of Himself to an ignominious Death upon the Cross, on the behalf of Mankind, hath made a full, compleat and entire Satisfaction to God's Justice for all the Sins of the World, from the beginning to the end thereof.
For he by the unvaluable Merits of his Person, and the free unconstrained Offering up of Himself to an ignominious Death upon the Cross, on the behalf of Mankind, hath made a full, complete and entire Satisfaction to God's justice for all the Sins of the World, from the beginning to the end thereof.
yet if we have but the Hearts to forsake our Sins, and come to Jesus Christ, we shall as certainly obtain the Acceptance and the Love of our Heavenly Father,
yet if we have but the Hearts to forsake our Sins, and come to jesus christ, we shall as Certainly obtain the Acceptance and the Love of our Heavenly Father,
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O let us for ever kiss and hug the pretious unvaluable Scriptures of the New Testament, if there was nothing else in them but that faithful Saying, that Saying, worthy of all Men to be received, That Jesus Christ came into the World to save Sinners;
O let us for ever kiss and hug the precious unvaluable Scriptures of the New Testament, if there was nothing Else in them but that faithful Saying, that Saying, worthy of all Men to be received, That jesus christ Come into the World to save Sinners;
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yet I would value that one Saying, That Jesus Christ came into the World to save Sinners, more than all the Notions and Speculations of Reason and Philosophy.
yet I would valve that one Saying, That jesus christ Come into the World to save Sinners, more than all the Notions and Speculations of Reason and Philosophy.
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and that I may be found in him, not having my own Righteousness, which is by Nature, but that Righteousness which is by the Faith of Jesus Christ, who gave himself for me.
and that I may be found in him, not having my own Righteousness, which is by Nature, but that Righteousness which is by the Faith of jesus christ, who gave himself for me.
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For here the Apostle's business is to apply that Promise or Prophesie of Moses unto our Saviour, viz. That God would in due time raise up to his People a Prophet like unto him, whom they should all be obliged to hearken to.) I say therefore God raised up his Son Jesus, i. e.
For Here the Apostle's business is to apply that Promise or Prophesy of Moses unto our Saviour, viz. That God would in due time raise up to his People a Prophet like unto him, whom they should all be obliged to harken to.) I say Therefore God raised up his Son jesus, i. e.
And indeed Reason will teach us all this, as well as Revelation. For in the nature of the thing, none can be truly Happy but those that are truly Pious. And in the same degree and proportion that any one is wicked, or is under the power of his Lusts, in the same degree he must needs be miserable.
And indeed Reason will teach us all this, as well as Revelation. For in the nature of the thing, none can be truly Happy but those that Are truly Pious. And in the same degree and proportion that any one is wicked, or is under the power of his Lustiest, in the same degree he must needs be miserable.
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For not to insist upon the manifest Affront they put upon God's Justice and Holiness, in making Him the great Patron of Sin, whilst they assert Him to be the Justifier of wicked Men even whilst they continue wicked.
For not to insist upon the manifest Affront they put upon God's justice and Holiness, in making Him the great Patron of since, while they assert Him to be the Justifier of wicked Men even while they continue wicked.
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leaving us in the mean time to the wickedness and impurity of our own Nature, which alone without the accession of any other external Evil, is a misery great enough:
leaving us in the mean time to the wickedness and impurity of our own Nature, which alone without the accession of any other external Evil, is a misery great enough:
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For whilst they suppose that a Man under the Power and Dominion of Sin, is capable of that Happiness which Christ purchased for us in the other World (which Happiness as both Scripture and Reason testifie, doth chiefly consist in the enjoyment of God,
For while they suppose that a Man under the Power and Dominion of since, is capable of that Happiness which christ purchased for us in the other World (which Happiness as both Scripture and Reason testify, does chiefly consist in the enjoyment of God,
or rather, to speak properly, that he is the happiest Creature alive in the enjoyment of an Object to which he has the greatest aversion and antipathy in the World.
or rather, to speak properly, that he is the Happiest Creature alive in the enjoyment of an Object to which he has the greatest aversion and antipathy in the World.
IV. The Fourth thing I should speak to from this Text, is the Means by which our Saviour brought to pass the great End of his Appearance, viz. The putting away of sin, Which means are said to be the Sacrifice of himself.
IV. The Fourth thing I should speak to from this Text, is the Means by which our Saviour brought to pass the great End of his Appearance, viz. The putting away of since, Which means Are said to be the Sacrifice of himself.
First. To give an account, how the Death of Christ was a Means for the putting away of sin in the first Sense I gave, that is, the procuring the Pardon of it.
First. To give an account, how the Death of christ was a Means for the putting away of since in the First Sense I gave, that is, the procuring the Pardon of it.
But Christ offered the Sacrifice of himself but once, Once in the end of the World, &c. The Apostle in this Chapter is discoursing of the Difference between the Law and the Gospel.
But christ offered the Sacrifice of himself but once, Once in the end of the World, etc. The Apostle in this Chapter is discoursing of the Difference between the Law and the Gospel.
as the Apostle tells us in the Verse before my Text. But now the Sacrifice of Christ, which he puts by way of opposition to theirs, That was but once offered,
as the Apostle tells us in the Verse before my Text. But now the Sacrifice of christ, which he puts by Way of opposition to theirs, That was but once offered,
But for us to think of offering Christ again as a Sacrifice, is in effect to put our selves into the same rank and condition with the unbelieving Jews, that is, to need the repetition of the same Sacrifices every Year,
But for us to think of offering christ again as a Sacrifice, is in Effect to put our selves into the same rank and condition with the unbelieving jews, that is, to need the repetition of the same Sacrifices every Year,
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For we offer our Alms, which we beg of God to accept as our Oblations; and these in the Language of Scripture, are Sacrifices with which God is well pleased.
For we offer our Alms, which we beg of God to accept as our Oblations; and these in the Language of Scripture, Are Sacrifices with which God is well pleased.
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But if we go further, if we will in the Communion pretend to offer up the Body and Blood of Christ in Sacrifice to God, that was once sacrificed upon the Cross: It is intolerable.
But if we go further, if we will in the Communion pretend to offer up the Body and Blood of christ in Sacrifice to God, that was once sacrificed upon the Cross: It is intolerable.
The main business of that Mystery they make to consist in the Priest's offering up to God the very Body and Blood of Christ, the same Body and Blood that was once offered up at Jerusalem; this they pretend to offer up as a Sacrifice every day:
The main business of that Mystery they make to consist in the Priest's offering up to God the very Body and Blood of christ, the same Body and Blood that was once offered up At Jerusalem; this they pretend to offer up as a Sacrifice every day:
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And they attribute to this their Offering the same Virtue and Efficacy that the Apostles and all Christians have always attributed to the one Sacrisice of Christ upon the Cross;
And they attribute to this their Offering the same Virtue and Efficacy that the Apostles and all Christians have always attributed to the one Sacrifice of christ upon the Cross;
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Good God! whither will Interest and Faction and Zeal for a Party transport Men? But it is not my business to expose them, but to put you in mind of what concerns our selves,
Good God! whither will Interest and Faction and Zeal for a Party transport Men? But it is not my business to expose them, but to put you in mind of what concerns our selves,
namely, as I said, that when we come to the Lord's Table, we do not approach thither with a belief that our Lord Jesus is there again offered, but only with a design to commemorate his Sacrifice that was once offered.
namely, as I said, that when we come to the Lord's Table, we do not approach thither with a belief that our Lord jesus is there again offered, but only with a Design to commemorate his Sacrifice that was once offered.
for his wonderful Birth, for his holy Life, for his pretious Death, for his glorious Resurrection and Ascension, and for his Intercession for us at the right hand of God.
for his wondered Birth, for his holy Life, for his precious Death, for his glorious Resurrection and Ascension, and for his Intercession for us At the right hand of God.
That we may with our whole Souls embrace all thy Doctrines and Revelations: That we may endeavour in all our Actions to conform our selves to thy Example; and make it the Business of our Lives to be obedient to thy Precepts, to submit to thy Will, and to be contented to be disposed of by thee in all the Circumstances of our Lives.
That we may with our Whole Souls embrace all thy Doctrines and Revelations: That we may endeavour in all our Actions to conform our selves to thy Exampl; and make it the Business of our Lives to be obedient to thy Precepts, to submit to thy Will, and to be contented to be disposed of by thee in all the circumstances of our Lives.
As if he had said, Think not, O Philippians, that I therefore speak lightly of those Priviledges and Advantages which the Jews among you so much boast of, upon this account,
As if he had said, Think not, Oh Philippians, that I Therefore speak lightly of those Privileges and Advantages which the jews among you so much boast of, upon this account,
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For (as he goes on in the 5th. and 6th. verses.) I was circumcised the eighth day, of the Stock of Israel, of the Tribe of Penjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews:
For (as he Goes on in the 5th. and 6th. Verses.) I was circumcised the eighth day, of the Stock of Israel, of the Tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews:
That is to say, I have not only the Character of a Son of Abraham upon me, being circumcised; but I am also of the Race of 〈 ◊ 〉 which all the circumcised Children of Abraham are not.
That is to say, I have not only the Character of a Son of Abraham upon me, being circumcised; but I am also of the Raze of 〈 ◊ 〉 which all the circumcised Children of Abraham Are not.
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And then as to my Profession in Religion, it was the strictest among the Jews, for I was a Pharisee. And you all know That Sector all others to be the most eminent for the Reputation of Preciseness and Sanctity.
And then as to my Profession in Religion, it was the Strictest among the jews, for I was a Pharisee. And you all know That Sector all Others to be the most eminent for the Reputation of Preciseness and Sanctity.
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And lastly, To sum up all, As to the Righteousness which is by the Law, I am bl••dless. So punctual have I always been in observing the Precepts of Moses his Law, that 〈 ◊ 〉 reprove me in the• point;
And lastly, To sum up all, As to the Righteousness which is by the Law, I am bl••dless. So punctual have I always been in observing the Precepts of Moses his Law, that 〈 ◊ 〉 reprove me in the• point;
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But now, am I much the better for all these things? Have I any great reason to glory upon the account of them? No, verily, (as he goes on in the 7th. verse) but what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
But now, am I much the better for all these things? Have I any great reason to glory upon the account of them? No, verily, (as he Goes on in the 7th. verse) but what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for christ.
All these outward Advantages, my Birth, my Profession, my Sect, my Reputation, my strict way of living, which might have proved very beneficial to me in all worldly respects;
All these outward Advantages, my Birth, my Profession, my Sect, my Reputation, my strict Way of living, which might have proved very beneficial to me in all worldly respects;
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not being content with those outward Priviledges, and that outward Obedience which by my own natural Strength, I am able to yield to the Precepts of the Law, which is that Righteousness in which the Jews place their Confidence,
not being content with those outward Privileges, and that outward obedience which by my own natural Strength, I am able to yield to the Precepts of the Law, which is that Righteousness in which the jews place their Confidence,
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This is the full importance of that Verse, and then it follows by way of Explication of what he now said, That I may know him and 〈 … 〉 Resurrection, &c. This is the 〈 … 〉, that I aspire after, that I may know Christ, nor only by a n••ional belief of his Doctrines, 〈 … 〉 of his Religion,
This is the full importance of that Verse, and then it follows by Way of Explication of what he now said, That I may know him and 〈 … 〉 Resurrection, etc. This is the 〈 … 〉, that I aspire After, that I may know christ, nor only by a n••ional belief of his Doctrines, 〈 … 〉 of his Religion,
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Thus have I given you a full account of the Text, and all the Apostle's Discourse that it depends upon, I now come to treat more particularly of it with reserence to the solemnity of this Day.
Thus have I given you a full account of the Text, and all the Apostle's Discourse that it depends upon, I now come to Treat more particularly of it with reserence to the solemnity of this Day.
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Now this Vertue, this Power, this Efficacy of it, as it is that, which with the Apostle we ought all most earnestly to endeavour the experiencing in our selves;
Now this Virtue, this Power, this Efficacy of it, as it is that, which with the Apostle we ought all most earnestly to endeavour the experiencing in our selves;
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My Work therefore at this time shall be to give some Account of the Power of Christ's Resurrection in order to the making Men good, which the Apostle here speaks of;
My Work Therefore At this time shall be to give Some Account of the Power of Christ's Resurrection in order to the making Men good, which the Apostle Here speaks of;
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As it lays an Obligation upon Christians to Holiness and Vertue. II. As it is the Principal Evidence of the Truth of our Religion, the Design of which is to make Men Holy and Vertuous. III.
As it lays an Obligation upon Christians to Holiness and Virtue. II As it is the Principal Evidence of the Truth of our Religion, the Design of which is to make Men Holy and Virtuous. III.
which indeed is the main Encouragement we have to apply our selves seriously to the business of Holiness and Vertue. IV. And Fourthly, as to it we do principally owe all that supernatural Grace and Strength, by which we are inabled to live Holily and Vertuously. Of these four Points I shall Discourse very briesly.
which indeed is the main Encouragement we have to apply our selves seriously to the business of Holiness and Virtue. IV. And Fourthly, as to it we do principally owe all that supernatural Grace and Strength, by which we Are enabled to live Holily and Virtuously. Of these four Points I shall Discourse very briefly.
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I. And First of all, our Saviour's Resurrection hath an influence upon our Practice, as it lays an Obligation upon Christians to lead Holy and Vertuous Lives.
I. And First of all, our Saviour's Resurrection hath an influence upon our Practice, as it lays an Obligation upon Christians to led Holy and Virtuous Lives.
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then are we ingaged in conformity to him to rise again to newness of Life, to lead a Spiritual, Divine, Heavenly Life, such a lise as he now lives with God.
then Are we engaged in conformity to him to rise again to newness of Life, to led a Spiritual, Divine, Heavenly Life, such a lise as he now lives with God.
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And this in the ancient times was taught every Christian in, and by his Baptism. Whenever a person was baptized, he was not only to profess his faith in Christ's Death and Resurrection, but he was also to look upon himself as obliged in correspondence therewith, to mortifie his former carnal affections,
And this in the ancient times was taught every Christian in, and by his Baptism. Whenever a person was baptised, he was not only to profess his faith in Christ's Death and Resurrection, but he was also to look upon himself as obliged in correspondence therewith, to mortify his former carnal affections,
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For what did their being plung'd under water signifie, but their Undertaking in Imitation of Christ's Death and Burial, to forsake all their former evil courses:
For what did their being plunged under water signify, but their Undertaking in Imitation of Christ's Death and Burial, to forsake all their former evil courses:
Thus, Rom. vi. 4. We are buried (saith he) with Christ by Baptism unto death, that like as Christ was raised up from the dead, by the Glory of the Father,
Thus, Rom. vi. 4. We Are buried (Says he) with christ by Baptism unto death, that like as christ was raised up from the dead, by the Glory of the Father,
Lastly, To name no more Texts, the same use doth the Apostle make of Christ's Resurrection in Coloss. iii. 1, 2. If ye then (saith he) be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God. i. e.
Lastly, To name no more Texts, the same use does the Apostle make of Christ's Resurrection in Coloss. iii. 1, 2. If you then (Says he) be risen with christ, seek those things which Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God. i. e.
He is your Head, you are his Members; and therefore since he no longer leads a life of this World, it will by no means become you to live like Worldlings or Epicures, but being risen with him (as the Members ought to do with the Head) to mind those things that are above where he is, to set your affections (as he goes on) on the things above, and not on the things of the Earth.
He is your Head, you Are his Members; and Therefore since he no longer leads a life of this World, it will by no means become you to live like Worldlings or Epicureans, but being risen with him (as the Members ought to do with the Head) to mind those things that Are above where he is, to Set your affections (as he Goes on) on the things above, and not on the things of the Earth.
as a point, which, if Christians believed as they should do, it would ingage them to mortifie their lusts, to die to the World, to place their affections on Spiritual things, to have their conversations in Heaven, where Christ our Head, our Life, now sits at the right hand of God.
as a point, which, if Christians believed as they should do, it would engage them to mortify their Lustiest, to die to the World, to place their affections on Spiritual things, to have their conversations in Heaven, where christ our Head, our Life, now sits At the right hand of God.
when we consider that it is indeed the principal Evidence that we have for the Truth of our Religion, the very design of which is to make us Vertuous and Holy.
when we Consider that it is indeed the principal Evidence that we have for the Truth of our Religion, the very Design of which is to make us Virtuous and Holy.
All that Power therefore, that the Gospel of Christ hath to make men good; all that force and efficacy that its Arguments, its Promises, its Precepts, its Encouragements, its.
All that Power Therefore, that the Gospel of christ hath to make men good; all that force and efficacy that its Arguments, its Promises, its Precepts, its Encouragements, its.
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This was, and will be for ever, the convincing Evidence, that what Jesus taught was true Doctrine, that what he commanded was of perpetual obligation, that what he promised or threatned he was able to make good.
This was, and will be for ever, the convincing Evidence, that what jesus taught was true Doctrine, that what he commanded was of perpetual obligation, that what he promised or threatened he was able to make good.
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If Christ had not risen from the dead, but had for ever been detained in the Grave, notwithstanding all that might be urged from the Goodness of his Doctrine, and the Inuncency of his Life, and the multitude of his Miracles, for the Proof of the Truth of Christianity (though yet very strong and concluding Proofs these are) I doubt it would hardly have met with that ready Entertainment in the World, that we find it did.
If christ had not risen from the dead, but had for ever been detained in the Grave, notwithstanding all that might be urged from the goodness of his Doctrine, and the Inuncency of his Life, and the multitude of his Miracles, for the Proof of the Truth of Christianity (though yet very strong and concluding Proofs these Are) I doubt it would hardly have met with that ready Entertainment in the World, that we find it did.
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It is impossible for any considering man to believe Christ's Resurrection, and at the same time to doubt of the truth of his Religion. For thus let us reason.
It is impossible for any considering man to believe Christ's Resurrection, and At the same time to doubt of the truth of his Religion. For thus let us reason.
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but as the last and greatest Evidence that he had to give. And such as if they were not convinced by, they must expect no other. Matth. xii. 39, 40. Our Saviour now laying such a mighty stress upon this point of his Resurrection, putting his whole cause (as I may speak) upon this Issue:
but as the last and greatest Evidence that he had to give. And such as if they were not convinced by, they must expect no other. Matthew xii. 39, 40. Our Saviour now laying such a mighty stress upon this point of his Resurrection, putting his Whole cause (as I may speak) upon this Issue:
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Did not God in this, appear with a witness as a Voucher and Approver of his cause? Was not this a demonstration to all the World, that Christ Jesus was no Deceiver,
Did not God in this, appear with a witness as a Voucher and Approver of his cause? Was not this a demonstration to all the World, that christ jesus was no Deceiver,
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And certainly if he could have done it, he would have done it often before this, (as in the case of Apollonius Tyanaeus, Mahomet, and others) if it had been for no other reason than to baffle thereby the Evidence of our Saviour's Resurrection, and render it unconcluding.
And Certainly if he could have done it, he would have done it often before this, (as in the case of Apollonius Tyanaeus, Mahomet, and Others) if it had been for no other reason than to baffle thereby the Evidence of our Saviour's Resurrection, and render it unconcluding.
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For this had been to have contradicted all his own Attributes, and to have laid an invincible temptation and snare before all mankind to believe an Impious Lye.
For this had been to have contradicted all his own Attributes, and to have laid an invincible temptation and snare before all mankind to believe an Impious Lie.
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Because Christ is not risen for himself only, but as the first-fruits of them that slept, 1 Cor. xv. Good reason therefore had S. Paul to argue as he doth in that place, If Christ be preached that he is risen from the dead;
Because christ is not risen for himself only, but as the Firstfruits of them that slept, 1 Cor. xv. Good reason Therefore had S. Paul to argue as he does in that place, If christ be preached that he is risen from the dead;
He that raised up himself and them, hath given us his solemn Word and Promise, in as express terms as is possible, that he will by the same Power raise up us also;
He that raised up himself and them, hath given us his solemn Word and Promise, in as express terms as is possible, that he will by the same Power raise up us also;
what is it that can be able to hinder or divert us from a serious pursuit of those things that lead to it? What could God do more by way of Motive and Argument, towards the Proselyting the World to Religion and Righteousness,
what is it that can be able to hinder or divert us from a serious pursuit of those things that led to it? What could God do more by Way of Motive and Argument, towards the Proselyting the World to Religion and Righteousness,
To be certain, that if we follow the steps of our Blessed Saviour, we shall for ever shine in the same Glory and Lustre that he now doth at the right hand of his Father!
To be certain, that if we follow the steps of our Blessed Saviour, we shall for ever shine in the same Glory and Lustre that he now does At the right hand of his Father!
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O what noble Thoughts, what brave Resolutions is this able to inspire us with? What Difficulties shall we be afraid of? What Labours shall we not willingly undertake? What Temptations shall we not easily vanquish in the Prospect of such an eternal Crown of Glory,
Oh what noble Thoughts, what brave Resolutions is this able to inspire us with? What Difficulties shall we be afraid of? What Labours shall we not willingly undertake? What Temptations shall we not Easily vanquish in the Prospect of such an Eternal Crown of Glory,
O! what mighty Encouragements have we to set our selves against our Sins, and to labour after the Perfection of Vertue, in comparison of what those have who are ignorant of our Saviour's Resurrection, and who know nothing of the other World but by the uncertain conjectures of their natural Reason?
OH! what mighty Encouragements have we to Set our selves against our Sins, and to labour After the Perfection of Virtue, in comparison of what those have who Are ignorant of our Saviour's Resurrection, and who know nothing of the other World but by the uncertain Conjectures of their natural Reason?
but what is afforded us by the light of Nature, and the deductions of Philosophy; I doubt we could never expect to see any great Reformation in our manners.
but what is afforded us by the Light of Nature, and the deductions of Philosophy; I doubt we could never expect to see any great Reformation in our manners.
And as for those of them that spoke the best concerning the other World, yet God knows, their Discourses upon this Argument (as will appear to any that reads them) are generally very uncertain, and altogether conjectural.
And as for those of them that spoke the best Concerning the other World, yet God knows, their Discourses upon this Argument (as will appear to any that reads them) Are generally very uncertain, and altogether conjectural.
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But admitting their Reasons to be strong and conclusive (as I am far from denying, that the Souls Immortality is demonstrable by the light of Nature) yet there are generally these two Inconveniences in the Arguments they make use of for the Proof of this matter, which render them in a great measure ineffectual for the reforming mens lives.
But admitting their Reasons to be strong and conclusive (as I am Far from denying, that the Souls Immortality is demonstrable by the Light of Nature) yet there Are generally these two Inconveniences in the Arguments they make use of for the Proof of this matter, which render them in a great measure ineffectual for the reforming men's lives.
First, They are generally of so great Subtilty, so Nice, so Metaphysical, so much above the reach of ordinary Capacities, that they are useless to the greatest part of Mankind, who have not understandings fitted for them.
First, They Are generally of so great Subtlety, so Nicaenae, so Metaphysical, so much above the reach of ordinary Capacities, that they Are useless to the greatest part of Mankind, who have not understandings fitted for them.
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And Secondly, They have this inconvenience likewise, that a Man doth not see the Evidence of them, without actual attention to a long Train of Propositions;
And Secondly, They have this inconvenience likewise, that a Man does not see the Evidence of them, without actual attention to a long Train of Propositions;
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Thanks therefore to our Lord Jesus Christ for this excellent Instrument of Piety, that he hath given us by his Resurrection. Everlasting Praises to his name, that he hath thus brought Life and Immortality to light by his Gospel.
Thanks Therefore to our Lord jesus christ for this excellent Instrument of Piety, that he hath given us by his Resurrection. Everlasting Praises to his name, that he hath thus brought Life and Immortality to Light by his Gospel.
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As Christ by his Resurrection did oblige us to lead new lives: As Christ by his Resurrection did demonstrate the truth of the Christian Religion, which is wholly in order to our leading new lives: As by his Resurrection he cleared up to us the certainty of our future State,
As christ by his Resurrection did oblige us to led new lives: As christ by his Resurrection did demonstrate the truth of the Christian Religion, which is wholly in order to our leading new lives: As by his Resurrection he cleared up to us the certainty of our future State,
and thereby gave us the greatest Motive and Encouragement to lead new lives: So in the last place, by the same Resurrection he acquired a Power of conferring Grace and Strength and Influence upon us, by the Virtue of which we are in fact inabled to lead new lives.
and thereby gave us the greatest Motive and Encouragement to led new lives: So in the last place, by the same Resurrection he acquired a Power of conferring Grace and Strength and Influence upon us, by the Virtue of which we Are in fact enabled to led new lives.
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or more to Christ's Resurrection, than to his Passion. If Christ be not risen (saith St. Paul, 1 Cor. xv.) your Faith is in vain, ye are yet in your Sins.
or more to Christ's Resurrection, than to his Passion. If christ be not risen (Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. xv.) your Faith is in vain, you Are yet in your Sins.
But it was by the means of his Resurrection, that that Sacrifice and Satisfaction is applied to us and we for the merits of it become justified before God.
But it was by the means of his Resurrection, that that Sacrifice and Satisfaction is applied to us and we for the merits of it become justified before God.
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So he doth on the other hand, out of the fulness of that Power, derive and communicate so much Strength and Grace and Assistance of the Divine Spirit to all Christians;
So he does on the other hand, out of the fullness of that Power, derive and communicate so much Strength and Grace and Assistance of the Divine Spirit to all Christians;
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that if they make a good use of it, they shall not fail to perform all those Conditions of Faith and Repentance and a Holy Life, that are required of them, in order to their being made actual partakers of all those unspeakable Benefits, which he purchased for Mankind by his Death and Sufferings.
that if they make a good use of it, they shall not fail to perform all those Conditions of Faith and Repentance and a Holy Life, that Are required of them, in order to their being made actual partakers of all those unspeakable Benefits, which he purchased for Mankind by his Death and Sufferings.
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Must we not needs own that there is a mighty Power in it for the making us good? What can any man among us, that professeth to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead, say for himself,
Must we not needs own that there is a mighty Power in it for the making us good? What can any man among us, that Professes to believe that jesus was raised from the dead, say for himself,
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and that through the corruption of his Nature he must of necessity remain a slave all his days to his Passions and Appetites whether he will or no? Why, in saying this, he forgets that Christ is risen from the dead.
and that through the corruption of his Nature he must of necessity remain a slave all his days to his Passion and Appetites whither he will or no? Why, in saying this, he forgets that christ is risen from the dead.
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and when ever he gives it, he gives it in such measures, that a man must certainly, by the influence thereof, overcome all his evil and corrupt Affections;
and when ever he gives it, he gives it in such measures, that a man must Certainly, by the influence thereof, overcome all his evil and corrupt Affections;
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All such may with boldness approach to the Throne of Grace, and confidently open their wants, not doubting of such Relief as is most convenient for them.
All such may with boldness approach to the Throne of Grace, and confidently open their Wants, not doubting of such Relief as is most convenient for them.
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We may rest satisfied he will hear our Prayers, and derive such vigour and influence upon our Souls, that we shall in due time, by the means thereof, vanquish and triumph over every thing that opposeth us.
We may rest satisfied he will hear our Prayers, and derive such vigour and influence upon our Souls, that we shall in due time, by the means thereof, vanquish and triumph over every thing that Opposeth us.
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We cannot in any wise doubt of his Power, for God by raising him from the dead hath made him both King and Priest, hath exalted him to the highest Authority and Dignity both in Heaven and Earth.
We cannot in any wise doubt of his Power, for God by raising him from the dead hath made him both King and Priest, hath exalted him to the highest authority and Dignity both in Heaven and Earth.
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We cannot doubt of his good will, for he that underwent so many Difficulties and Agonies for us in the days of his Flesh, cannot forget those whom he hath ransomed with so great a price,
We cannot doubt of his good will, for he that underwent so many Difficulties and Agonies for us in the days of his Flesh, cannot forget those whom he hath ransomed with so great a price,
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Our Saviour is risen. Our High-priest is entred within the vail, hath taken possession of the highest Heaven, where he continually makes intercession for us.
Our Saviour is risen. Our High priest is entered within the Vail, hath taken possession of the highest Heaven, where he continually makes Intercession for us.
not contenting our selves with a notional, ineffectual Faith, but labouring with St. Paul experimentally to know Christ Jesus, and the Power of his Resurrection.
not contenting our selves with a notional, ineffectual Faith, but labouring with Saint Paul experimentally to know christ jesus, and the Power of his Resurrection.
make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen.
make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen.
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To banish God's Providence and Government out of the World, is to banish all Joy, all Peace, all Hope, all Comfort for ever, from all those that have the power of Thinking.
To banish God's Providence and Government out of the World, is to banish all Joy, all Peace, all Hope, all Comfort for ever, from all those that have the power of Thinking.
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but that we sail in the tempestuous Ocean of this World, every minute in danger of Rocks and Quicksands, without any Pilot to steer us? Take what Hypothesis you will;
but that we sail in the tempestuous Ocean of this World, every minute in danger of Rocks and Quicksands, without any Pilot to steer us? Take what Hypothesis you will;
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but left them to shift for themselves, Natural Events falling out from necessary Causes, and Civil Assairs being left to Mankind, who are to shuffle and divide the World among themselves as well as they can:
but left them to shift for themselves, Natural Events falling out from necessary Causes, and Civil Affairs being left to Mankind, who Are to shuffle and divide the World among themselves as well as they can:
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I say, proceed which way you will, if you exclude God Almighty's Government, you make this World so dark and miserable a place, that no serious, considering man can tolerably enjoy himself in it.
I say, proceed which Way you will, if you exclude God Almighty's Government, you make this World so dark and miserable a place, that no serious, considering man can tolerably enjoy himself in it.
For here, upon the former supposition, you are left without Counsel or Advice. You have nothing to propose, nothing to design in the course of your Lives.
For Here, upon the former supposition, you Are left without Counsel or advice. You have nothing to propose, nothing to Design in the course of your Lives.
And you are not much better'd by the latter Hypothesis, That God hath trusted the Government of the World with Mankind, who are endowed with Reason and Understanding.
And you Are not much bettered by the latter Hypothesis, That God hath trusted the Government of the World with Mankind, who Are endowed with Reason and Understanding.
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if they be not govern'd by Reason, are ten times more unsupportable than the other. We are by this Hypothesis as much exposed to Natural Evils as we were before,
if they be not governed by Reason, Are ten times more unsupportable than the other. We Are by this Hypothesis as much exposed to Natural Evils as we were before,
Happy therefore are the Inhabitants of the Earth, happy are the remotest Isles thereof, that there is a King that reigns both over Fate and Men. Happy are we, that there is a wise and intelligent Being, that superintends all our Affairs,
Happy Therefore Are the Inhabitants of the Earth, happy Are the Remotest Isles thereof, that there is a King that reigns both over Fate and Men. Happy Are we, that there is a wise and intelligent Being, that superintends all our Affairs,
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and the strange unusual Providences that have attended our King, given us some Encouragement to believe (provided we do our parts towards it) that He hath reserv'd Ʋs for better Times,
and the strange unusual Providences that have attended our King, given us Some Encouragement to believe (provided we do our parts towards it) that He hath reserved Ʋs for better Times,
Give me leave to give you a Specimen in all these ways of Arguing, and but a Specimen, because it would be rather the Work of a Book than of a Sermon to dilate upon these matters.
Give me leave to give you a Specimen in all these ways of Arguing, and but a Specimen, Because it would be rather the Work of a Book than of a Sermon to dilate upon these matters.
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For, the same Ends, and Designs, and Motives (whatever they were) that induced God to make the World at first, will oblige Him for ever to take care of it and look after it.
For, the same Ends, and Designs, and Motives (whatever they were) that induced God to make the World At First, will oblige Him for ever to take care of it and look After it.
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Unless we suppose God to contrive an act as uncertainly and unstedily, and with the same inconstancy and levity of Mind that some of us Mortals here upon Earth do.
Unless we suppose God to contrive an act as uncertainly and unsteadily, and with the same inconstancy and levity of Mind that Some of us Mortals Here upon Earth do.
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of appointing Religious Rites and Methods for the expiation of Guilt, or the averting of impendent Calamities (all which things have been practised in all Nations, from the beginning of the World to this day)? I say, what is the meaning of all this,
of appointing Religious Rites and Methods for the expiation of Gilded, or the averting of impendent Calamities (all which things have been practised in all nations, from the beginning of the World to this day)? I say, what is the meaning of all this,
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unless it was hereby meant to be signified, That there is a God which doth concern himself in the Affairs of Mankind, and who doth dispense, Good or Evil, to them,
unless it was hereby meant to be signified, That there is a God which does concern himself in the Affairs of Mankind, and who does dispense, Good or Evil, to them,
and, that all Mankind, except a few debauch'd Wits in the more polite Countries, and a few Brutes in the very barbarous ones, (who are of no Religion at all) have been,
and, that all Mankind, except a few debauched Wits in the more polite Countries, and a few Brutes in the very barbarous ones, (who Are of no Religion At all) have been,
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For this is certain, whatever Argument either Jew, or Turk, or Pagan, or Christian, can suggest to himself for the convincing him, that it is his Concernment,
For this is certain, whatever Argument either Jew, or Turk, or Pagan, or Christian, can suggest to himself for the convincing him, that it is his Concernment,
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Thirdly, It may likewise be as strongly proved from Effects; from the tracks and footsteps of a Divine over-ruling Providence, which are to be seen in the Events that happen in the World, which is what I call the Voice of God in his Works.
Thirdly, It may likewise be as strongly proved from Effects; from the tracks and footsteps of a Divine overruling Providence, which Are to be seen in the Events that happen in the World, which is what I call the Voice of God in his Works.
or ever any remarkable Judgments inflicted upon any of these, which so carried the Marks and Signatures of God's Hand in them, that the One could not in reason but be attributed to the Care that he had, that Religion or Innocence should not be oppressed;
or ever any remarkable Judgments inflicted upon any of these, which so carried the Marks and Signatures of God's Hand in them, that the One could not in reason but be attributed to the Care that he had, that Religion or Innocence should not be oppressed;
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If ever there were any Apparitions, any Witchcraft, any effects of a Diabolical Power, by which it may appear, that there are a sort of Invisible Beings in the World, which do bear ill will to Mankind,
If ever there were any Apparitions, any Witchcraft, any effects of a Diabolical Power, by which it may appear, that there Are a sort of Invisible Beings in the World, which do bear ill will to Mankind,
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If ever there were any Miracles wrought either by Moses and the Prophets, or by Jesus Christ and his Apostles, for the confirmation of the Jewish or the Christian Religion:
If ever there were any Miracles wrought either by Moses and the prophets, or by jesus christ and his Apostles, for the confirmation of the Jewish or the Christian Religion:
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Lastly, If ever any Good Man did ever receive any Blessing, or avoid any Misfortune, which he might rationally look upon as an Answer to the Fervent Prayers that he had put up to God,
Lastly, If ever any Good Man did ever receive any Blessing, or avoid any Misfortune, which he might rationally look upon as an Answer to the Fervent Prayers that he had put up to God,
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if any of these things be true, then have we a convincing Proof, that there is a Power that doth interpose in the Affairs of the World, superiour both to that of Nature,
if any of these things be true, then have we a convincing Proof, that there is a Power that does interpose in the Affairs of the World, superior both to that of Nature,
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and the fair Treatment and Encouragement (how unequally soever things seem to be distributed) which vertuous and religious men have always found in it,
and the fair Treatment and Encouragement (how unequally soever things seem to be distributed) which virtuous and religious men have always found in it,
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But, Fourthly and lastly, God has yet given us a further Proof of this, by his own many Authentick Declarations in the Holy Scriptures (which we call his Word. )
But, Fourthly and lastly, God has yet given us a further Proof of this, by his own many Authentic Declarations in the Holy Scriptures (which we call his Word.)
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Fear not, (saith he to his Disciples) Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? yet not one of them falls to the ground without the will of your Father.
fear not, (Says he to his Disciples) are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? yet not one of them falls to the ground without the will of your Father.
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Lord, what is man, that thou shouldst have such respect unto him, and do that for him which even the nicest and most delicate of Men never yet did for themselves? But thus art thou pleased to express thy particular regard to the Sons of Men.
Lord, what is man, that thou Shouldst have such respect unto him, and do that for him which even the nicest and most delicate of Men never yet did for themselves? But thus art thou pleased to express thy particular regard to the Sons of Men.
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Thus art thou pleased to let us see, that none of us are so inconsiderable, but that we are within the Verge of thy Providence, and Objects of thy Care.
Thus art thou pleased to let us see, that none of us Are so inconsiderable, but that we Are within the Verge of thy Providence, and Objects of thy Care.
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And we shall still see greater reason thus to be glad, if we consider a little more particularly the Rules and Measures by which God administers the Affairs of his Kingdom: Which are not,
And we shall still see greater reason thus to be glad, if we Consider a little more particularly the Rules and Measures by which God administers the Affairs of his Kingdom: Which Are not,
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but what is suggested by infinite Goodness, and in such ways as are the Result of Infinite Wisdom. For as the same Psalmist tells us, He loveth righteousness and judgment;
but what is suggested by infinite goodness, and in such ways as Are the Result of Infinite Wisdom. For as the same Psalmist tells us, He loves righteousness and judgement;
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No certainly, if we Mankind find in our selves, that the wiser and better we grow, the less are we led by Humour and Will, and the more do we shake off our Indifferency to Good and Evil, and the more steadily do we cleave to the eternal Laws of Reason and Righteousness in all our Actions:
No Certainly, if we Mankind find in our selves, that the Wiser and better we grow, the less Are we led by Humour and Will, and the more do we shake off our Indifferency to Good and Evil, and the more steadily do we cleave to the Eternal Laws of Reason and Righteousness in all our Actions:
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We may be sure that God, who is Wisdom, and Justice, and Goodness it self, can never in any of his Actions or Dealings with his Creatures, depart from these Principles.
We may be sure that God, who is Wisdom, and justice, and goodness it self, can never in any of his Actions or Dealings with his Creatures, depart from these Principles.
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His Infinite Goodness moved him to put into actual being every thing that he saw was Good to Be; and to give them all those powers of Action that they have;
His Infinite goodness moved him to put into actual being every thing that he saw was Good to Be; and to give them all those Powers of Actium that they have;
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and withal, to look after them so, as that both they and all their Motions and Actions should at last be to the Praise and Glory of the same Goodness, that first enclined him to create them.
and withal, to look After them so, as that both they and all their Motions and Actions should At last be to the Praise and Glory of the same goodness, that First inclined him to create them.
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and so laid the Scheme and Platform of things, that nothing could happen in the whole Creation, from the beginning of the World to the end thereof, (tho' it was in it self never so bad, never so mischievous) but what both might and should be so ordered,
and so laid the Scheme and Platform of things, that nothing could happen in the Whole Creation, from the beginning of the World to the end thereof, (though it was in it self never so bad, never so mischievous) but what both might and should be so ordered,
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And lastly, The Scheme of Things being thus laid, His Infinite Power first produced All things, and still upholds All things, and from time to time, in their several seasons, actually brings to pass every thing, according to the Determinations of his eternal Wisdom. And tho' it doth it in ways secret to us,
And lastly, The Scheme of Things being thus laid, His Infinite Power First produced All things, and still upholds All things, and from time to time, in their several seasons, actually brings to pass every thing, according to the Determinations of his Eternal Wisdom. And though it does it in ways secret to us,
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yet it doth it certainly and surely, and withal, most easily and gently, with the least violence to the establish'd Laws of Nature, and without any force at all upon the Free Wills of Intelligent Beings.
yet it does it Certainly and surely, and withal, most Easily and gently, with the least violence to the established Laws of Nature, and without any force At all upon the Free Wills of Intelligent Beings.
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Infinite Knowledge is the Foundation of All. Infinite Goodness is the Author and Mover of All. Infinite Wisdom is the Contriver and Director of All. And Infinite Power executes All.
Infinite Knowledge is the Foundation of All. Infinite goodness is the Author and Mover of All. Infinite Wisdom is the Contriver and Director of All. And Infinite Power executes All.
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This must likewise be true, if perfect Justice govern the World. Thirdly, It follows from hence, that even the severer Dispensations of God's Providence toward us;
This must likewise be true, if perfect justice govern the World. Thirdly, It follows from hence, that even the severer Dispensations of God's Providence towards us;
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our very Calamities, and Misfortunes, and Disappointments; even these are the effects of God's Kindness, tho' at the same time they may be likewise Instances of His Justice. That is to say, they are meant really for our Good, and will prove so,
our very Calamities, and Misfortunes, and Disappointments; even these Are the effects of God's Kindness, though At the same time they may be likewise Instances of His justice. That is to say, they Are meant really for our Good, and will prove so,
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And tho' these Chastisements (as the Apostle tells us) are not joyous, but grievous, yet are they design'd for the bringing forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness in all them that are exercised thereby.
And though these Chastisements (as the Apostle tells us) Are not joyous, but grievous, yet Are they designed for the bringing forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness in all them that Are exercised thereby.
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even those that we are apt to look upon as the greatest Judgments, shall at last appear more visibly to have been the wisest methods that could possibly have been contrived for the doing the Greatest Good to us.
even those that we Are apt to look upon as the greatest Judgments, shall At last appear more visibly to have been the Wisest methods that could possibly have been contrived for the doing the Greatest Good to us.
that not only the Mischiefs and Calamities that fall upon Mankind, but even their Faults and Mismanagements, nay, their very Sins and Wickednesses, should be for the best.
that not only the Mischiefs and Calamities that fallen upon Mankind, but even their Faults and Mismanagements, nay, their very Sins and Wickednesses, should be for the best.
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And likewise the Faults of a People may, and will have such an ill influence upon the Community, as if they be not amended, the Desolation of the Nation may at last ensue thereupon.
And likewise the Faults of a People may, and will have such an ill influence upon the Community, as if they be not amended, the Desolation of the nation may At last ensue thereupon.
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But still, tho' every thing that happens do not prove for the Good of that particular Person, or that particular People, that is immediately concerned in the Event;
But still, though every thing that happens do not prove for the Good of that particular Person, or that particular People, that is immediately concerned in the Event;
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So that, take all the whole Series of Events together, that have, or shall come to pass all the World over, we may undoubtedly affirm, that All things have been as well managed,
So that, take all the Whole Series of Events together, that have, or shall come to pass all the World over, we may undoubtedly affirm, that All things have been as well managed,
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and such a King likewise, that the Measures of his Government are exact Goodness, and Wisdom, and Righteousness; what have all Mankind to do, especially Good Men, but to Rejoyce and be glad?
and such a King likewise, that the Measures of his Government Are exact goodness, and Wisdom, and Righteousness; what have all Mankind to do, especially Good Men, but to Rejoice and be glad?
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It is very remarkable, that not only David, but the Prophets likewise, when they are treating of God's Kingdom, call upon the Isles in a particular manner to take notice of it;
It is very remarkable, that not only David, but the prophets likewise, when they Are treating of God's Kingdom, call upon the Isles in a particular manner to take notice of it;
For, it is the Isles of the Gentiles, by which Name the Scripture expresseth those Countries that were at the greatest distance from the Continent of Judea; I say, it is these Isles, which now at this day (God's ancient People the Jews being for their Infidelity long ago rejected) are the principal Seat of his Church and Kingdom, and to which He vouchsafeth the Light of his Gospel, and the Means of Salvation;
For, it is the Isles of the Gentiles, by which Name the Scripture Expresses those Countries that were At the greatest distance from the Continent of Judea; I say, it is these Isles, which now At this day (God's ancient People the jews being for their Infidelity long ago rejected) Are the principal Seat of his Church and Kingdom, and to which He vouchsafeth the Light of his Gospel, and the Means of Salvation;
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But now, of all the Isles of the Gentiles, if any one above the rest hath felt the benign and gracious Influences of the LORD 's being our King, certainly Ours is that Island.
But now, of all the Isles of the Gentiles, if any one above the rest hath felt the benign and gracious Influences of the LORD is being our King, Certainly Ours is that Island.
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How wonderfully bountiful hath God been to us in a continued succession of Publick Blessings, even from the first beginning of Time, that we have had any Memorials of Events among us?
How wonderfully bountiful hath God been to us in a continued succession of Public Blessings, even from the First beginning of Time, that we have had any Memorials of Events among us?
That made way for the greatest Blessing that Heaven could bestow upon us, even the receiving Christianity: And that Blessing we had with the most early, being the first among the Nations that embraced it.
That made Way for the greatest Blessing that Heaven could bestow upon us, even the receiving Christianity: And that Blessing we had with the most early, being the First among the nations that embraced it.
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When through the just Judgment of God, Barbarism and Ignorance overspread the face of Europe, and by the occasion thereof Superstition and Idolatry made its way,
When through the just Judgement of God, Barbarism and Ignorance overspread the face of Europe, and by the occasion thereof Superstition and Idolatry made its Way,
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When the happy time came, that God thought fit to set on foot the Reformation, (having first made way for it, by the restoring of Learning ) such was His particular Care of us, that this was one of the first Kingdoms that was brought over to it.
When the happy time Come, that God Thought fit to Set on foot the Reformation, (having First made Way for it, by the restoring of Learning) such was His particular Care of us, that this was one of the First Kingdoms that was brought over to it.
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for we have all-along, from that time to this, (except the interruption of a few Years in the late Times) served God in Peace and Happiness, under the same Establishment.
for we have all-along, from that time to this, (except the interruption of a few years in the late Times) served God in Peace and Happiness, under the same Establishment.
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Let our past Deliverances have been what they will, yet we are sure we are now in a Hazardous Condition, notwithstanding all the Prayers we have put up for better Successes. That is too true:
Let our passed Deliverances have been what they will, yet we Are sure we Are now in a Hazardous Condition, notwithstanding all the Prayers we have put up for better Successes. That is too true:
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and above all, our unaccountable dividing our selves into Parties, and pursuing particular Piques and Quarrels, not only to the neglect, but to the plain ruin of our common Interests.
and above all, our unaccountable dividing our selves into Parties, and pursuing particular Piques and Quarrels, not only to the neglect, but to the plain ruin of our Common Interests.
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But yet, notwithstanding our high Provocations, yet so gently hath God corrected us, and even in his Judgments so much hath He remembred Mercy, that we have all reason to rejoyce at the Benignity and Kindness of His Dispensations towards us;
But yet, notwithstanding our high Provocations, yet so gently hath God corrected us, and even in his Judgments so much hath He remembered Mercy, that we have all reason to rejoice At the Benignity and Kindness of His Dispensations towards us;
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yet I believe thus much I may decently and truly say, That tho' the King had not the Victory, being over-power'd by Numbers; yet he gained more Honour, and sustain'd less Loss than those that boasted of the Victory.
yet I believe thus much I may decently and truly say, That though the King had not the Victory, being overpowered by Numbers; yet he gained more Honour, and sustained less Loss than those that boasted of the Victory.
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and Returned him safe to us, but returned him likewise with such Reputation for his Courage, and Vigilance, and Conduct in the Difficulties he had to struggle with,
and Returned him safe to us, but returned him likewise with such Reputation for his Courage, and Vigilance, and Conduct in the Difficulties he had to struggle with,
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God Almighty is our King, and He both certainly knows, and will certainly do, that which is best for us, provided we take care to do that which becomes us.
God Almighty is our King, and He both Certainly knows, and will Certainly do, that which is best for us, provided we take care to do that which becomes us.
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Away therefore with all Fear, and Distrust, and Despondency; it is an Argument of Infidelity and Irreligion, as well as Cowardise, to despair of the Commonwealth.
Away Therefore with all fear, and Distrust, and Despondency; it is an Argument of Infidelity and Irreligion, as well as Cowardice, to despair of the Commonwealth.
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and at last, perhaps, may contribute a great deal to the Glory of hindring and defeating the most wise Counsels that are proposed for our Safety; but that is the greatest Point we gain.
and At last, perhaps, may contribute a great deal to the Glory of hindering and defeating the most wise Counsels that Are proposed for our Safety; but that is the greatest Point we gain.
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God Almighty will not alter his Methods for any of our foolish Passions; but there is a way to prevail upon God himself, to do for us all that our own Hearts can desire, provided that which we desire be good for us;
God Almighty will not altar his Methods for any of our foolish Passion; but there is a Way to prevail upon God himself, to do for us all that our own Hearts can desire, provided that which we desire be good for us;
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Great indeed, and wonderful, are the Promises that are made to those that put their Trust in God. Cursed (saith the Prophet) be the Man that trusteth in Man, and maketh Flesh his Arm:
Great indeed, and wondered, Are the Promises that Are made to those that put their Trust in God. Cursed (Says the Prophet) be the Man that Trusteth in Man, and makes Flesh his Arm:
All the Blusterings and Storms that threaten God's People, shall turn to their Advantage, and shall really at length prove matter of rejoycing to them,
All the Blusterings and Storms that threaten God's People, shall turn to their Advantage, and shall really At length prove matter of rejoicing to them,
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THE Argument with which this Audience was entertained the last Lord's Day, being the Government of the Tongue; I cannot think it improper or unseasonable for me, who have the Honour to come next, to treat about the Government of the Thoughts: There being a near relation between these two,
THE Argument with which this Audience was entertained the last Lord's Day, being the Government of the Tongue; I cannot think it improper or unseasonable for me, who have the Honour to come next, to Treat about the Government of the Thoughts: There being a near Relation between these two,
yet it seems also a very nice and difficult one, through the great variety of Cases, arising from Mens different Tempers, which will not come under the same Rules,
yet it seems also a very Nicaenae and difficult one, through the great variety of Cases, arising from Men's different Tempers, which will not come under the same Rules,
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And when we are here bid to keep our Hearts with all diligence, I think there is no question to be made, the Meaning is, That we should diligently attend to the Thoughts and Motions, and Affections of our Minds;
And when we Are Here bid to keep our Hearts with all diligence, I think there is no question to be made, the Meaning is, That we should diligently attend to the Thoughts and Motions, and Affections of our Minds;
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The Goodness or Badness of our Lives doth altogether depend upon the attending or not attending to the Thoughts, and Motions, and Inclinations of our Minds.
The goodness or Badness of our Lives does altogether depend upon the attending or not attending to the Thoughts, and Motions, and Inclinations of our Minds.
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and Management, and Government of our Thoughts, as they fall under a Religious Consideration. In treating of this Argument there seem to me Two Things needful to be done:
and Management, and Government of our Thoughts, as they fallen under a Religious Consideration. In treating of this Argument there seem to me Two Things needful to be done:
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But I cannot speak to that to any purpose, till I have made way for it by clearing the first. It is in vain to give Rules about the Government of our Thoughts, till we know how far we have Power over them;
But I cannot speak to that to any purpose, till I have made Way for it by clearing the First. It is in vain to give Rules about the Government of our Thoughts, till we know how Far we have Power over them;
and settling this Point, have been so far from benefiting all their Hearers, that desired to receive benefit by their good advices, that to several of them they have done harm:
and settling this Point, have been so Far from benefiting all their Hearers, that desired to receive benefit by their good advices, that to several of them they have done harm:
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or that He did not sufficiently weigh and examine the Case of all Persons he gave his advice to, have peremptorily concluded that they themselves were in the fault,
or that He did not sufficiently weigh and examine the Case of all Persons he gave his Advice to, have peremptorily concluded that they themselves were in the fault,
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So that all that can be done, as to this matter, is to lay down some general Propositions, which every Body is to apply to himself as there is Occasion.
So that all that can be done, as to this matter, is to lay down Some general Propositions, which every Body is to apply to himself as there is Occasion.
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if he meets with any unexpected Affront or other great Provocation? Or for a Man that desires to be well thought of, not to entertain some Vanity of Imagination,
if he meets with any unexpected Affront or other great Provocation? Or for a Man that Desires to be well Thought of, not to entertain Some Vanity of Imagination,
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when he hears himself commended or flatter'd? Or for a Man that is addicted to Pleasures, not to feel some irregular Inclinations in himself towards the gratifying his Appetites in those things,
when he hears himself commended or flattered? Or for a Man that is addicted to Pleasures, not to feel Some irregular Inclinations in himself towards the gratifying his Appetites in those things,
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I grant indeed that a Man by long Consideration, and a serious exercising himself in the ways of Vertue and Piety, may bring himself to that Temper, that he shall not have so many irregular, undecent Motions in his own Mind, upon any occasion whatsoever,
I grant indeed that a Man by long Consideration, and a serious exercising himself in the ways of Virtue and Piety, may bring himself to that Temper, that he shall not have so many irregular, undecent Motions in his own Mind, upon any occasion whatsoever,
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I do not deny, but that a Man may often so order his Affairs, as to be able to keep his Mind clear and free from such Prepossessions as I am now speaking of,
I do not deny, but that a Man may often so order his Affairs, as to be able to keep his Mind clear and free from such Prepossessions as I am now speaking of,
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Sometimes they are tormented with Blasphemous Thoughts, and they cannot set themselves to the Performance of any Office of Devotion but a thousand impious Fancies will come in and spoil all.
Sometime they Are tormented with Blasphemous Thoughts, and they cannot Set themselves to the Performance of any Office of Devotion but a thousand impious Fancies will come in and spoil all.
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Nor can the Persons themselves any more help their thus Thinking, or Fancying, than they can help the Disturbances of their Dreams when they have a mind to sleep quietly.
Nor can the Persons themselves any more help their thus Thinking, or Fancying, than they can help the Disturbances of their Dreams when they have a mind to sleep quietly.
Well, but now of all Persons whatsoever, these People are most desirous to have Rules given them for the Government of their Thoughts. And I cannot blame them,
Well, but now of all Persons whatsoever, these People Are most desirous to have Rules given them for the Government of their Thoughts. And I cannot blame them,
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But truely, if we should speak pertinently to their Case, instead of giving them Advices for the regulating their Thoughts, they should rather be advised to look after their Bodies, and by the help of good Prescriptions to get rid of those Fumes and Vapours which occasion these Fancies.
But truly, if we should speak pertinently to their Case, instead of giving them Advices for the regulating their Thoughts, they should rather be advised to look After their Bodies, and by the help of good Prescriptions to get rid of those Fumes and Vapours which occasion these Fancies.
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In the mean time, while they are in this Condition, whatever Rules are proper to be given to other Persons for the Government of the Thoughts, of all People living those Rules do the least concern them.
In the mean time, while they Are in this Condition, whatever Rules Are proper to be given to other Persons for the Government of the Thoughts, of all People living those Rules do the least concern them.
But, you will say, If Men be such Slaves to their Thoughts, and are thus necessarily passive under them, where is the Freedom of Thought? To this I answer,
But, you will say, If Men be such Slaves to their Thoughts, and Are thus necessarily passive under them, where is the Freedom of Thought? To this I answer,
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And that Liberty and Freedom we have in Thinking, doth, to my apprehension, mainly consist in this, viz. That all of us (who are not in the Circumstances I have been hitherto speaking of) can,
And that Liberty and Freedom we have in Thinking, does, to my apprehension, mainly consist in this, viz. That all of us (who Are not in the circumstances I have been hitherto speaking of) can,
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It is in our power among the multitude of Objects which present themselves to our Mind, (as for Instance, God, Vertue, Holiness, Heaven, Wealth, Power, Greatness, Preferments, Fine Cloaths, Splendid Equipage, Sensual Pleasures, Recreations, Divertisements, Knowledge, Learning, Arts, and the like:) I say, that among all this multitude of Objects that present themselves to our Minds) it is in our power to determine our selves, which of them we will dwell upon, and make a Business of.
It is in our power among the multitude of Objects which present themselves to our Mind, (as for Instance, God, Virtue, Holiness, Heaven, Wealth, Power, Greatness, Preferments, Fine Clothes, Splendid Equipage, Sensual Pleasures, Recreations, Divertisements, Knowledge, Learning, Arts, and the like:) I say, that among all this multitude of Objects that present themselves to our Minds) it is in our power to determine our selves, which of them we will dwell upon, and make a Business of.
And accordingly, when at any time we have pitched upon any of them, as a Business, it is in our power to mind that Business either more or less diligently.
And accordingly, when At any time we have pitched upon any of them, as a Business, it is in our power to mind that Business either more or less diligently.
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if we close with any Thought that prompts us to Evil, so as to be pleased with it, to delight in it, to think of pursuing it, till it be brought into Action:
if we close with any Thought that prompts us to Evil, so as to be pleased with it, to delight in it, to think of pursuing it, till it be brought into Actium:
In that case we are no longer to plead our Original Corruption; for in that very Instant we become Actual Sinners, Actual Transgressors of the Law of God, the Obligation of which reaches to our very Hearts and Thoughts as well as our Actions.
In that case we Are no longer to plead our Original Corruption; for in that very Instant we become Actual Sinners, Actual Transgressors of the Law of God, the Obligation of which reaches to our very Hearts and Thoughts as well as our Actions.
All this is taught us for true Divinity, by no less an Author than St. James, in the first Chapter of his Epistle, v. 13, 14, 15, Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of of God; for God tempteth no man.
All this is taught us for true Divinity, by no less an Author than Saint James, in the First Chapter of his Epistle, v. 13, 14, 15, Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of of God; for God tempts no man.
Having thus given some Account, how far our Hearts or Thoughts do fall under Government; I now come to my Second Point, that is, to treat of the Art of Governing them, or to lay down the necessary Rules and Directions which are to observed in order thereunto.
Having thus given Some Account, how Far our Hearts or Thoughts do fallen under Government; I now come to my Second Point, that is, to Treat of the Art of Governing them, or to lay down the necessary Rules and Directions which Are to observed in order thereunto.
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And it is evident to every one, that believes he hath a Soul to save, that his greatest Concernment of all, is, to approve himself to that God who made him,
And it is evident to every one, that believes he hath a Soul to save, that his greatest Concernment of all, is, to approve himself to that God who made him,
Whatever it be that you place your Happiness in, upon that will your Thoughts run; upon that will your Desires, your Inclinations, your Affections, be fixed.
Whatever it be that you place your Happiness in, upon that will your Thoughts run; upon that will your Desires, your Inclinations, your Affections, be fixed.
Is it not natural to such an one to bend all his Thoughts that way? Or doth he put any force or violence upon himself, in thinking and contriving all the day long,
Is it not natural to such an one to bend all his Thoughts that Way? Or does he put any force or violence upon himself, in thinking and contriving all the day long,
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in a Pure Conscience here, and Eternal Glory hereafter: Always provided, that they are as much made the Objects of our Choice and Pursuit, as the other.
in a Pure Conscience Here, and Eternal Glory hereafter: Always provided, that they Are as much made the Objects of our Choice and Pursuit, as the other.
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and so apt to spend all their Thoughts upon trifling, vain, or worldly Matters, that it is with a great deal of Pains and Reluctancy, that they can bring themselves to think of their Everlasting Concernments:
and so apt to spend all their Thoughts upon trifling, vain, or worldly Matters, that it is with a great deal of Pains and Reluctancy, that they can bring themselves to think of their Everlasting Concernments:
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they have not yet so wholly devoted themselves to the Service of God, as to make it their Main Business. When once they have done that, I dare assure them, they will find it so far from being a force upon them, to think of good things, that it will be very natural to them;
they have not yet so wholly devoted themselves to the Service of God, as to make it their Main Business. When once they have done that, I Dare assure them, they will find it so Far from being a force upon them, to think of good things, that it will be very natural to them;
Secondly, Whoever would keep his Heart always in a good Frame, and be able to give a good Account of his Thoughts to God, must have an especial care to avoid two things, viz. Idleness, and loose Company. For both of these do strangely unhinge a Man's Mind;
Secondly, Whoever would keep his Heart always in a good Frame, and be able to give a good Account of his Thoughts to God, must have an especial care to avoid two things, viz. Idleness, and lose Company. For both of these do strangely unhinge a Man's Mind;
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the Idle Man is forced to seek out Temptations for the shipwrack of his Vertue. And therefore no wonder if he that seeks them, finds abundance of them.
the Idle Man is forced to seek out Temptations for the shipwreck of his Virtue. And Therefore no wonder if he that seeks them, finds abundance of them.
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And truely, Loose and Impertinent Conversation, which was the other thing I named, though its looks something with a better Grace yet is not much better than Idleness.
And truly, Lose and Impertinent Conversation, which was the other thing I nam, though its looks something with a better Grace yet is not much better than Idleness.
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Evil Communication (saith St. Paul ) doth corrupt good Manners. And therefore those people, a great part of whose Life is taken up in gadding up and down; in Play; in merry Meetings;
Evil Communication (Says Saint Paul) does corrupt good Manners. And Therefore those people, a great part of whose Life is taken up in gadding up and down; in Play; in merry Meetings;
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We cannot, as I told you before, often prevent irregular Desires, or Passions, or Inclinations, from arising in our Minds, upon sundry occasions. But this we can do:
We cannot, as I told you before, often prevent irregular Desires, or Passion, or Inclinations, from arising in our Minds, upon sundry occasions. But this we can do:
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As soon as we are aware of them, we can refuse our Consent to them; (and in that case I hope they will not be imputed to us as Sins;) Nay, not only so,
As soon as we Are aware of them, we can refuse our Consent to them; (and in that case I hope they will not be imputed to us as Sins;) Nay, not only so,
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but we can refuse their breaking out, or shewing themselves in our Words, or our Actions. For the Motions of our outward Members are all at our Command,
but we can refuse their breaking out, or showing themselves in our Words, or our Actions. For the Motions of our outward Members Are all At our Command,
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but you will also have this farther advantage, that by this means, you increase your Power over your Thoughts, against the next time that the Temptation returns.
but you will also have this farther advantage, that by this means, you increase your Power over your Thoughts, against the next time that the Temptation returns.
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and passions, which heretofore upon several Occasions used to be kindled in you. By this Method you will strengthen your Faculties, and enlarge your Powers;
and passion, which heretofore upon several Occasions used to be kindled in you. By this Method you will strengthen your Faculties, and enlarge your Powers;
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and by degrees bring your selves to that happy Temper of Soul, that there will be no great War between the Law of your Members, and the Law of your Minds: But the World and the Flesh will be Crucified to you, as you are to them;
and by Degrees bring your selves to that happy Temper of Soul, that there will be no great War between the Law of your Members, and the Law of your Minds: But the World and the Flesh will be crucified to you, as you Are to them;
A little passage now and then, though but occasionally dropt in Conversation, that is to the business of Vertue and Goodness, will supply us some times with matter for good Thoughts for a considerable while after.
A little passage now and then, though but occasionally dropped in Conversation, that is to the business of Virtue and goodness, will supply us Some times with matter for good Thoughts for a considerable while After.
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What lasting Impressions then, do you think, would be left upon our Minds, if we made it our constant Exercise every day, to read or hear something out of the Bible, or some other good Book, with a design to grow Better thereby?
What lasting Impressions then, do you think, would be left upon our Minds, if we made it our constant Exercise every day, to read or hear something out of the bible, or Some other good Book, with a Design to grow Better thereby?
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But then, in the Fifth and last place, Notwithstanding what I have hitherto said, concerning the Diligence with which we are to keep our Hearts; yet this is always to be remembered, That with our Diligence we must be careful to joyn Discretion.
But then, in the Fifth and last place, Notwithstanding what I have hitherto said, Concerning the Diligence with which we Are to keep our Hearts; yet this is always to be remembered, That with our Diligence we must be careful to join Discretion.
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And provided those Thoughts be innocent, and do not intrench upon the Laws of Piety and Purity, and Charity; be they otherwise very trifling and impertinent:
And provided those Thoughts be innocent, and do not entrench upon the Laws of Piety and Purity, and Charity; be they otherwise very trifling and impertinent:
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that we may be defended from all Adversities which may happen to the Body, and from all EVIL THOƲGHTS which may assault and hurt the Soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
that we may be defended from all Adversities which may happen to the Body, and from all EVIL THOƲGHTS which may assault and hurt the Soul, through jesus christ our Lord.
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and who is so far from being at any Pains or Trouble for the supplying their Wants, that it is altogether as easie to him to do, what is requested of him, as not to do it:
and who is so Far from being At any Pains or Trouble for the supplying their Wants, that it is altogether as easy to him to do, what is requested of him, as not to do it:
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I say, How much more ought we to think that this God, upon our earnest and hearty Prayer to him for any thing we stand in need of, will return us a kind Answer,
I say, How much more ought we to think that this God, upon our earnest and hearty Prayer to him for any thing we stand in need of, will return us a kind Answer,
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seeking help from him in all the straits and difficulties we happen into; rendring our acknowledgments for every Good that arrives to us in our lives;
seeking help from him in all the straits and difficulties we happen into; rendering our acknowledgments for every Good that arrives to us in our lives;
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Less than this (I think) this Phrase of Praying always, as likewise that other Expression of St. Paul, that we should pray without ceasing: less than this, I say, they cannot signifie;
Less than this (I think) this Phrase of Praying always, as likewise that other Expression of Saint Paul, that we should pray without ceasing: less than this, I say, they cannot signify;
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Which Sacrifice is in Scripture called by the Name of the continual Sacrifice, the daily Sacrifice; the neverceasing Sacrifice; and this in Contra-distinction to the occasional Sacrifices which pious Persons used to bring thither.
Which Sacrifice is in Scripture called by the Name of the continual Sacrifice, the daily Sacrifice; the neverceasing Sacrifice; and this in Contradistinction to the occasional Sacrifices which pious Persons used to bring thither.
If now this be a true account of these Expressions, we cannot be said to pray always, to pray without ceasing, to pray continually, unless we do at least twice every day, in the Morning,
If now this be a true account of these Expressions, we cannot be said to pray always, to pray without ceasing, to pray continually, unless we do At least twice every day, in the Morning,
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Lastly, To pray always, and not to faint, imports Continuance and Perseverance in our Prayers. That we do not pray by Fits and Starts, and then intermit our Devotion;
Lastly, To pray always, and not to faint, imports Continuance and Perseverance in our Prayers. That we do not pray by Fits and Starts, and then intermit our Devotion;
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But continuing instant in Prayer, as the Apostle speaks, and watching thereunto with all perseverance. These are the chief things which are comprized in this Command of our Saviour.
But Continuing instant in Prayer, as the Apostle speaks, and watching thereunto with all perseverance. These Are the chief things which Are comprised in this Command of our Saviour.
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Now to recommend the Practice hereof to you, and to offer some Arguments to perswade every one thus to pray always, and not to faint, is that which I design in the remaining part of this Discourse.
Now to recommend the Practice hereof to you, and to offer Some Arguments to persuade every one thus to pray always, and not to faint, is that which I Design in the remaining part of this Discourse.
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And when they do come to perform their Devotions, (which among many is not oftner than the Laws or Customs of the Countrey oblige them to) how soon are they weary of them!
And when they do come to perform their Devotions, (which among many is not oftener than the Laws or Customs of the Country oblige them to) how soon Are they weary of them!
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Whereas in truth, if our Lusts and Passions were out of the way, and Men could be brought to give themselves the Liberty of considering things equally;
Whereas in truth, if our Lustiest and Passion were out of the Way, and Men could be brought to give themselves the Liberty of considering things equally;
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what more effectual Method could he take for the carrying of his Point, than to lay before us the common Heads of Arguments, by which all Mankind are prevailed upon to undertake any Business or Action? And then to convince us, that the thing he would perswade us to, is recommendable upon all these accounts.
what more effectual Method could he take for the carrying of his Point, than to lay before us the Common Heads of Arguments, by which all Mankind Are prevailed upon to undertake any Business or Actium? And then to convince us, that the thing he would persuade us to, is recommendable upon all these accounts.
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but also highly creditable and honourable. And, which is the Top of all, the Benefits and Advantages we shall receive from it are extremely great in all respects.
but also highly creditable and honourable. And, which is the Top of all, the Benefits and Advantages we shall receive from it Are extremely great in all respects.
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Doth it recommend any thing to our Practice that it is fit, and decent, and reasonable to be done? Then certainly we must needs think our selves obliged to the constant Practice of this Point we are speaking of.
Does it recommend any thing to our Practice that it is fit, and decent, and reasonable to be done? Then Certainly we must needs think our selves obliged to the constant Practice of this Point we Are speaking of.
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Is it not fit that the Sovereign Lord of us, and of the World should be acknowledged by us? That we who, do continually depend upon him, should ever and anon be looking up to him,
Is it not fit that the Sovereign Lord of us, and of the World should be acknowledged by us? That we who, do continually depend upon him, should ever and anon be looking up to him,
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and expressing that Dependence? Is it not fit that we, who every moment experience a thousand Instances of his Kindness, partake of a thousand Mercies and Favours of his,
and expressing that Dependence? Is it not fit that we, who every moment experience a thousand Instances of his Kindness, partake of a thousand mercies and Favours of his,
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And where-ever God hath to the Law of Nature super-added any Revelation of his Will, this Duty we are speaking of fails not to make up a considerable part of it.
And wherever God hath to the Law of Nature superadded any Revelation of his Will, this Duty we Are speaking of fails not to make up a considerable part of it.
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I have told you already that they oblige us to no less than Praying always, Praying without ceasing. They use likewise abundance of other Expressions to the like purpose.
I have told you already that they oblige us to no less than Praying always, Praying without ceasing. They use likewise abundance of other Expressions to the like purpose.
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And those that live without Praying are by those Inspired Writers rank'd among the Atheists. And as for the Law of Moses it self, it is obvious to observe, that the greatest part of it is concerning Sacrifices. Now Sacrifices, if we will understand them right, were nothing else but that Form or Method of putting up Prayers to God, that was in those times used in the World.
And those that live without Praying Are by those Inspired Writers ranked among the Atheists. And as for the Law of Moses it self, it is obvious to observe, that the greatest part of it is Concerning Sacrifices. Now Sacrifices, if we will understand them right, were nothing Else but that From or Method of putting up Prayers to God, that was in those times used in the World.
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That which constitutes the nature of Man, and doth formally difference, and distinguish him from all other Animals, is, not so much the power of Reason, as the capacity of being Religious. There are some Foot-steps of an obscure Reason to be observed in many Creatures besides Man; But in none,
That which constitutes the nature of Man, and does formally difference, and distinguish him from all other Animals, is, not so much the power of Reason, as the capacity of being Religious. There Are Some Footsteps of an Obscure Reason to be observed in many Creatures beside Man; But in none,
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and give Thanks for his Benefits, may be truly said to be the proper Office of a Man as Man; The natural exercise of those Faculties that distinguish him from brute Creatures.
and give Thanks for his Benefits, may be truly said to be the proper Office of a Man as Man; The natural exercise of those Faculties that distinguish him from brutus Creatures.
so Laborious, or so Expensive, or upon some other account so ungratefull, that we shall naturally put our selves upon the finding out Excuses for the ridding our hands of them,
so Laborious, or so Expensive, or upon Some other account so ungrateful, that we shall naturally put our selves upon the finding out Excuses for the ridding our hands of them,
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But now, which I desire in the Fourth place to be considered, There are none of these pretences to be made against this Duty of Prayer; none of these Inconveniencies do attend it.
But now, which I desire in the Fourth place to be considered, There Are none of these pretences to be made against this Duty of Prayer; none of these Inconveniences do attend it.
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Nay, so easie it is, that the most Selfish Man, if he was to make his own Terms with God Almighty, could not desire to obtain the Blessings he stands in need of, upon easier.
Nay, so easy it is, that the most Selfish Man, if he was to make his own Terms with God Almighty, could not desire to obtain the Blessings he Stands in need of, upon Easier.
But besides the unexceptionableness and easiness of this Duty, it is also, in the Fifth place, the most pleasant and delightfull Exercise in the World.
But beside the unexceptionableness and easiness of this Duty, it is also, in the Fifth place, the most pleasant and delightful Exercise in the World.
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and a hearty pouring out their Souls unto him, be not inexpressible? whether they do not find more Joy, and Peace, and Comfort in their attendance upon Gods service, either in publick, or private, than ever they did from the Pleasures and Gratifications of any of their outward senses.
and a hearty pouring out their Souls unto him, be not inexpressible? whither they do not find more Joy, and Peace, and Comfort in their attendance upon God's service, either in public, or private, than ever they did from the Pleasures and Gratifications of any of their outward Senses.
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So much as the Soul is more pure and excellent than the Body; so much are the Pleasures and Gratifications of that, more exquisitely delicious than those that arise from Corporeal Objects.
So much as the Soul is more pure and excellent than the Body; so much Are the Pleasures and Gratifications of that, more exquisitely delicious than those that arise from Corporeal Objects.
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But of all the Pleasures of the Soul, those that it receiveth from the Communications of God to it, in the Exercise of Devotion, are incomparably the highest, and most affecting.
But of all the Pleasures of the Soul, those that it receives from the Communications of God to it, in the Exercise of Devotion, Are incomparably the highest, and most affecting.
What greater Honour are we capable of than this? O therefore, how far are they sunk below all the Ambition of humane Nature, that will not take all opportunities of thus Honouring and doing Credit to themselves by the Exercise of Devotion!
What greater Honour Are we capable of than this? O Therefore, how Far Are they sunk below all the Ambition of humane Nature, that will not take all opportunities of thus Honouring and doing Credit to themselves by the Exercise of Devotion!
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but the consideration of Gain, and Profit, and Advantage: Let us see therefore what of this kind we may promise to our selves from Prayer, which is my Seventh and last consideration.
but the consideration of Gain, and Profit, and Advantage: Let us see Therefore what of this kind we may promise to our selves from Prayer, which is my Seventh and last consideration.
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If it do not appear, that it is as profitable and gainful an exercise, as it is reasonable and due; as it is easie and pleasant, and honourable: Let no Man trouble himself about it,
If it do not appear, that it is as profitable and gainful an exercise, as it is reasonable and due; as it is easy and pleasant, and honourable: Let no Man trouble himself about it,
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Were it not for this, it would be impossible to preserve our Souls aloft, in the midst of such a heap of earthly Rubbish with which they are overwhelmed.
Were it not for this, it would be impossible to preserve our Souls aloft, in the midst of such a heap of earthly Rubbish with which they Are overwhelmed.
Our daily converse with material objects would make us wholly sensual, and the Spirit would, in a manner, be lost in the Flesh. And so it doth really fare with all those that live without Devotion towards God.
Our daily converse with material objects would make us wholly sensual, and the Spirit would, in a manner, be lost in the Flesh. And so it does really fare with all those that live without Devotion towards God.
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It is That that raises us above this World, and preserves our Minds from the Defilements of the Earth, which, by their continual mingling with material things, they would otherwise necessarily contract.
It is That that raises us above this World, and preserves our Minds from the Defilements of the Earth, which, by their continual mingling with material things, they would otherwise necessarily contract.
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But further, Prayer doth not only tend to the bettering the Constitution of our Minds; But the Benefits and good Influences of it do extend also to all the affairs and actions of our Lives. No body can tell,
But further, Prayer does not only tend to the bettering the Constitution of our Minds; But the Benefits and good Influences of it do extend also to all the affairs and actions of our Lives. No body can tell,
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Add to this in the last place, that it is Prayer that secures the Blessing of God, both upon our Persons and upon our Labours; Upon our Basket and Store; Upon our Families; Upon our Employments; And upon all that we have, or do.
Add to this in the last place, that it is Prayer that secures the Blessing of God, both upon our Persons and upon our Labours; Upon our Basket and Store; Upon our Families; Upon our Employments; And upon all that we have, or do.
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So great is the Vertue of Prayer, that it turns all the Actions of our natural or civil Life, however indifferent they be, into Actions of Religion. And every thing that we have,
So great is the Virtue of Prayer, that it turns all the Actions of our natural or civil Life, however indifferent they be, into Actions of Religion. And every thing that we have,
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or comes to us, is thereby made a Blessing of God, which without it perhaps might have been a Cross and an Affliction. It is Prayer by which every Thing, and every Action is sanctified to Believers.
or comes to us, is thereby made a Blessing of God, which without it perhaps might have been a Cross and an Affliction. It is Prayer by which every Thing, and every Actium is sanctified to Believers.
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But those that I have mention'd, may (I think) if they be considered, be sufficient to recommend it to any Man whatsoever, that hath the least Kindness for himself:
But those that I have mentioned, may (I think) if they be considered, be sufficient to recommend it to any Man whatsoever, that hath the least Kindness for himself:
Do any of you here present in good earnest mean to live as you should do? Do you really intend or desire to endeavour after such a Pitch of Vertue and Holiness, as will be available for the saving your Souls everlastingly? If you do not, 'tis in vain to attempt the perswading you to any thing of this Nature. If you do;
Do any of you Here present in good earnest mean to live as you should do? Do you really intend or desire to endeavour After such a Pitch of Virtue and Holiness, as will be available for the Saving your Souls everlastingly? If you do not, it's in vain to attempt the persuading you to any thing of this Nature. If you do;
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then give me leave to tell you, that it is absolutely necessary that you should live in the constant Exercise of Prayer, otherwise you will never do your Business.
then give me leave to tell you, that it is absolutely necessary that you should live in the constant Exercise of Prayer, otherwise you will never do your Business.
tho' he cannot at present be said to be a good Man, yet it is impossible for him long to continue bad; he will certainly at last get the Victory over his Lusts and evil Habits.
though he cannot At present be said to be a good Man, yet it is impossible for him long to continue bad; he will Certainly At last get the Victory over his Lustiest and evil Habits.
It may be they do not live in a Course of Lewdness and Debauchery; nor will be engag'd in any Design or Action that is apparently base or dishonourable.
It may be they do not live in a Course of lewdness and Debauchery; nor will be engaged in any Design or Actium that is apparently base or dishonourable.
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But how can any Man think he takes Care of this, that knowingly, and willingly, lives in a constant Contradiction to one of the principal Duties of our Saviour's Religion?
But how can any Man think he Takes Care of this, that knowingly, and willingly, lives in a constant Contradiction to one of the principal Duties of our Saviour's Religion?
Supposing now, that a Man take care of the two former, that is, of doing his Duty to himself and his Neighbour, (which yet I believe never any Man did, that made no Conscience of neglecting his Prayers:) But suppose a Man could satisfie himself as to these two Points of his Duty;
Supposing now, that a Man take care of the two former, that is, of doing his Duty to himself and his Neighbour, (which yet I believe never any Man did, that made no Conscience of neglecting his Prayers:) But suppose a Man could satisfy himself as to these two Points of his Duty;
yet if he make no Conscience of the third, that is, of Piety towards God, (as no Man can make Conscience of that, who makes it no matter of Conscience whether he says his Prayers or no) in what Sense or Notion can this Man be said to have done his Duty,
yet if he make no Conscience of the third, that is, of Piety towards God, (as no Man can make Conscience of that, who makes it no matter of Conscience whither he Says his Prayers or not) in what Sense or Notion can this Man be said to have done his Duty,
And tho' he be not unjust, tho' he be not debauched, yet wanting Piety towards God, he is Impious; And that will as certainly damn him, as either of the other.
And though he be not unjust, though he be not debauched, yet wanting Piety towards God, he is Impious; And that will as Certainly damn him, as either of the other.
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Either therefore one of these two things must be made appear, that is to say, that there may be Vertue, such Vertue as will recommend us to God without Piety: Or that there may be Piety without ever Praying, or worshipping God, (neither of which I believe will be easily affirmed;) Or it will follow, That where there is no Praying, there is no Vertue, and consequently no Salvation. But besides;
Either Therefore one of these two things must be made appear, that is to say, that there may be Virtue, such Virtue as will recommend us to God without Piety: Or that there may be Piety without ever Praying, or worshipping God, (neither of which I believe will be Easily affirmed;) Or it will follow, That where there is no Praying, there is no Virtue, and consequently no Salvation. But beside;
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and affectionate, and constant Prayer. How therefore is it possible, that any Man, who is not very serious and frequent in the Exercise of Devotion, should ever be able to live a Holy Life? He may indeed, by his own Study,
and affectionate, and constant Prayer. How Therefore is it possible, that any Man, who is not very serious and frequent in the Exercise of Devotion, should ever be able to live a Holy Life? He may indeed, by his own Study,
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The plain English is, Prayer and Devotion is as necessary a Means to preserve the Union between the Soul and God, in which our Spiritual Life consists,
The plain English is, Prayer and Devotion is as necessary a Means to preserve the union between the Soul and God, in which our Spiritual Life consists,
So long they have always maintained their Post, and rather grown better than worse. And though they have sometimes been foully overtaken by some Sin that they resolved against,
So long they have always maintained their Post, and rather grown better than Worse. And though they have sometime been foully overtaken by Some since that they resolved against,
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to be more dull and sluggish towards every good Work? Till perhaps by degrees the true Sense of God and Religion hath been in a great measure worn off from their Spirits,
to be more dull and sluggish towards every good Work? Till perhaps by Degrees the true Sense of God and Religion hath been in a great measure worn off from their Spirits,
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and sink for some time into a State of Carelesness and Forgetfulness of God, and of their own Vows and Resolutions, (as it hath sometimes hap'ned to very good Men:) I say, Have they not often found that this their going backwards in Goodness was occasioned purely and solely by the Intermission of their Devotions? That there was no visible Reason,
and sink for Some time into a State of Carelessness and Forgetfulness of God, and of their own Vows and Resolutions, (as it hath sometime happened to very good Men:) I say, Have they not often found that this their going backwards in goodness was occasioned purely and solely by the Intermission of their Devotions? That there was no visible Reason,
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or Account to be given of this their Fall, but only that through Sluggishness, or some other Cause, they have neglected to pray to God so earnestly and so frequently as they used to do? I am confident a great many can say this out of their own Experience.
or Account to be given of this their Fallen, but only that through Sluggishness, or Some other Cause, they have neglected to pray to God so earnestly and so frequently as they used to do? I am confident a great many can say this out of their own Experience.
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But, Thirdly and Lastly, to conclude all, there is this farther to be said for the Encouragement of all sorts of Persons, to persevere in the Practice of this Duty, namely;
But, Thirdly and Lastly, to conclude all, there is this farther to be said for the Encouragement of all sorts of Persons, to persevere in the Practice of this Duty, namely;
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tho' he be not good at the present, yet it is impossible for him long to continue bad. He will at last certainly get the Victory over all his Lusts and evil Habits,
though he be not good At the present, yet it is impossible for him long to continue bad. He will At last Certainly get the Victory over all his Lustiest and evil Habits,
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Praying will either make a Man leave Sinning, (as a pious Man of our own used to say,) or Sinning will make a Man leave Praying. But this is to be understood of Prayer that is put up to God with great Seriousness, and Heartiness,
Praying will either make a Man leave Sinning, (as a pious Man of our own used to say,) or Sinning will make a Man leave Praying. But this is to be understood of Prayer that is put up to God with great Seriousness, and Heartiness,
For as for those formal Prayers that are made out of Custom, or upon the account of Education, or for the serving some Worldly Ends of Interest, or Reputation, or the like;
For as for those formal Prayers that Are made out of Custom, or upon the account of Education, or for the serving Some Worldly Ends of Interest, or Reputation, or the like;
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And in the Blessings we shall procure from God both to our Selves and our Families, and all our Affairs and Concernments; And, lastly, in the Everlasting Salvation of our Souls in the Day of the Lord Jesus. To whom, &c. FINIS.
And in the Blessings we shall procure from God both to our Selves and our Families, and all our Affairs and Concernments; And, lastly, in the Everlasting Salvation of our Souls in the Day of the Lord jesus. To whom, etc. FINIS.
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