A sermon preached on the day of the public fast, April the 11th, 1679, at St. Margarets Westminster, before the Honourable House of Commons by John Sharp ...
WE are this day met together to humble ourselves for our sins before God, and to implore his mercy to this Nation, in the Preserving our King, our Laws, our Religion and our Lives, and in Blessing the present Publick Counsels in order thereunto.
WE Are this day met together to humble ourselves for our Sins before God, and to implore his mercy to this nation, in the Preserving our King, our Laws, our Religion and our Lives, and in Blessing the present Public Counsels in order thereunto.
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For as our sins were never greater, never cried louder to Heaven for Vengeance, so the Judgments they deserve did never more visibly threaten us than they do at this Day.
For as our Sins were never greater, never cried Louder to Heaven for Vengeance, so the Judgments they deserve did never more visibly threaten us than they do At this Day.
Insomuch that if our circumstances be duly considered, we may have just reason to apprehend, that our Saviour in the way of his Providence does now speak to the People and Church of England the same words, that he ordered St. John by the way of Letter to speak to the Church of Ephesus. Remember from whence thou art fallen,
Insomuch that if our Circumstances be duly considered, we may have just reason to apprehend, that our Saviour in the Way of his Providence does now speak to the People and Church of England the same words, that he ordered Saint John by the Way of letter to speak to the Church of Ephesus. remember from whence thou art fallen,
This Church of Ephesus, as also the other six Churches of Asia, to each of which St. John by the command of our Saviour doth here address a several Epistle, were at the time when these Letters were dictated very flourishing Churches, favoured as much with the especial presence and influence of Christ, as ever any Churches were.
This Church of Ephesus, as also the other six Churches of Asia, to each of which Saint John by the command of our Saviour does Here address a several Epistle, were At the time when these Letters were dictated very flourishing Churches, favoured as much with the especial presence and influence of christ, as ever any Churches were.
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The seven Stars are the Angels of the seven Churches as he himself Interprets them, that is, according to the sence of all Antiquity, The Bishops the Presidents, the Governours of those Churches.
The seven Stars Are the Angels of the seven Churches as he himself Interprets them, that is, according to the sense of all Antiquity, The Bishops the Presidents, the Governors of those Churches.
And his walking among those Candlesticks is his presence in those Churches, Encouraging or Reproving, Rewarding or Punishing the members of them as there was cause, having the power in his hands, either to continue those Lights among them,
And his walking among those Candlesticks is his presence in those Churches, Encouraging or Reproving, Rewarding or Punishing the members of them as there was cause, having the power in his hands, either to continue those Lights among them,
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I insist on the Explication of this passage, because it lets us in to the meaning of the phrase that we meet with in the Text of removing the Candlestick out of its place, which from hence we plainly see to be the Un-Churching any people, the withdrawing the Light of the Gospel from them.
I insist on the Explication of this passage, Because it lets us in to the meaning of the phrase that we meet with in the Text of removing the Candlestick out of its place, which from hence we plainly see to be the Unchurching any people, the withdrawing the Light of the Gospel from them.
and were Zealous against false Doctrines, which also our Saviour takes notice of and commends them for, This, saith he, thou hast, That thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans which I also hate, but yet notwithstanding,
and were Zealous against false Doctrines, which also our Saviour Takes notice of and commends them for, This, Says he, thou hast, That thou Hatest the Deeds of the Nicolaitans which I also hate, but yet notwithstanding,
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so offended was he with the Loss of their first Love, the decay of Devotion and Charity among them, that he threatens them solemnly in the Text, That if they did not repent,
so offended was he with the Loss of their First Love, the decay of Devotion and Charity among them, that he threatens them solemnly in the Text, That if they did not Repent,
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as it concerns the Church of Ephesus. I now desire leave to make such Application of it to ourselves as may be subservient to the ends designed in the Solemnity of this Day.
as it concerns the Church of Ephesus. I now desire leave to make such Application of it to ourselves as may be subservient to the ends designed in the Solemnity of this Day.
And we have warrant enough to make such an Application; for let us not flatter ourselves, what is here Reproved, and what is here Threatened, hath not such a peculiar respect to the particular Church of Ephesus, but that it doth equally concern all Churches so far as they fall under the same Character.
And we have warrant enough to make such an Application; for let us not flatter ourselves, what is Here Reproved, and what is Here Threatened, hath not such a peculiar respect to the particular Church of Ephesus, but that it does equally concern all Churches so Far as they fallen under the same Character.
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Secondly, I shall consider the Judgment here threatened, how grievous a one it is, and consequently how great an argument the consideration of it ought to be to us all to Repent.
Secondly, I shall Consider the Judgement Here threatened, how grievous a one it is, and consequently how great an argument the consideration of it ought to be to us all to repent.
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I begin with the first of these points, which concerns our sin and our guilt, to make some representation of the Spiritual Maladies and Diseases that this Nation groans under, those publick grievances by which the Holy Spirit of God is provoked to withdraw himself from us,
I begin with the First of these points, which concerns our sin and our guilt, to make Some representation of the Spiritual Maladies and Diseases that this nation groans under, those public grievances by which the Holy Spirit of God is provoked to withdraw himself from us,
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It is here taken notice of the Church of Ephesus to her commendation, that she retained the truth of the Christian Doctrine in opposition to the Heresies of those times,
It is Here taken notice of the Church of Ephesus to her commendation, that she retained the truth of the Christian Doctrine in opposition to the Heresies of those times,
or the Sacraments more rightly and duely Administred than among us, and no Church wherein Knowledg has more abounded among all the members of it than it does now in Ours.
or the Sacraments more rightly and duly Administered than among us, and no Church wherein Knowledge has more abounded among all the members of it than it does now in Ours.
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Though we still keep up the form of Godliness, yet have we not in a great measure lost the power thereof? Though the Principles which our Church Owneth and Professeth be excellently good;
Though we still keep up the from of Godliness, yet have we not in a great measure lost the power thereof? Though the Principles which our Church Owneth and Professes be excellently good;
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but I speak of the National sins, the reigning Vices of the Times, the miscarriages that are so prevailing and so common that a publick guilt is contracted by them,
but I speak of the National Sins, the reigning Vices of the Times, the miscarriages that Are so prevailing and so Common that a public guilt is contracted by them,
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I must confess, to speak strictly, the Degrees and Proportions in which any Age grows better or worse than those that went before it, are not easily to be measured,
I must confess, to speak strictly, the Degrees and Proportions in which any Age grows better or Worse than those that went before it, Are not Easily to be measured,
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Upon this consideration I shall not be forward to draw a comparison between the former times and ours in order to the shewing how much greater our sins are than of those that went before us,
Upon this consideration I shall not be forward to draw a comparison between the former times and ours in order to the showing how much greater our Sins Are than of those that went before us,
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Too evident it is, that things are in a very bad posture among us, and our sins are grown to that height, that it is a Miracle of the Divine patience and long-suffering that we are not already consumed. Let us be more particular.
Too evident it is, that things Are in a very bad posture among us, and our Sins Are grown to that height, that it is a Miracle of the Divine patience and long-suffering that we Are not already consumed. Let us be more particular.
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And lastly, if our general Unthankfulness for and Unprofitableness under the means of Grace, and the many mercies and privileges that have been vouchsafed us.
And lastly, if our general Unthankfulness for and Unprofitableness under the means of Grace, and the many Mercies and privileges that have been vouchsafed us.
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What is the result of these Doctrines, but the necessary introducing of Atheism and the banishing Religion from among men? It being upon these Principles, not only a needless impetinent, but an absurd contradictious thing.
What is the result of these Doctrines, but the necessary introducing of Atheism and the banishing Religion from among men? It being upon these Principles, not only a needless impetinent, but an absurd contradictious thing.
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And he is accounted the Great Spirit that thinks freely, and dares speak boldly what he thinks. And if a man will set up for a Wit he cannot take a more effectual course to gain him that Reputation in many Companies,
And he is accounted the Great Spirit that thinks freely, and dares speak boldly what he thinks. And if a man will Set up for a Wit he cannot take a more effectual course to gain him that Reputation in many Companies,
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than to be confident and peremptory in contradicting the common Sentiments of men as to Religion, To be able to Burlesque the Scriptures humorously, To be dexterous in imploying Religious Phrases to Scurrilous Purposes,
than to be confident and peremptory in contradicting the Common Sentiments of men as to Religion, To be able to Burlesque the Scriptures humorously, To be dexterous in employing Religious Phrases to Scurrilous Purposes,
but hold it in the same rank with Judaism and Mahometanism? And if they profess that rather than either of these, it is only because they were born and bred up in it;
but hold it in the same rank with Judaism and Mahometanism? And if they profess that rather than either of these, it is only Because they were born and bred up in it;
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One would think that such men as these should not be found in a Country that calls itself Christian, much less in a Christian Country that calls itself Reformed; And yet such is the infelicity and the fault of ours, that men of these Principles and Practices do abound among us.
One would think that such men as these should not be found in a Country that calls itself Christian, much less in a Christian Country that calls itself Reformed; And yet such is the infelicity and the fault of ours, that men of these Principles and Practices do abound among us.
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But Secondly, If to the Atheism and Infidelity that reigns among us we add the open Prophaneness and Debauchery that is every where to be observed in our days,
But Secondly, If to the Atheism and Infidelity that reigns among us we add the open Profaneness and Debauchery that is every where to be observed in our days,
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Where is that Antient Seriousness and Reservedness and Modesty that heretofore has been thought not only essential to the Spirit of a Christian, but Natural to the Temper of an Englishman? Alass!
Where is that Ancient Seriousness and Reservedness and Modesty that heretofore has been Thought not only essential to the Spirit of a Christian, but Natural to the Temper of an Englishman? Alas!
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And may for Dissoluteness and Luxury, for Pride and Vanity and Idleness compare with the antient Asiaticks, and do perhaps out-strip several of our present neighbour Nations, though of a worse Religion.
And may for Dissoluteness and Luxury, for Pride and Vanity and Idleness compare with the ancient Asiatics, and do perhaps outstrip several of our present neighbour nations, though of a Worse Religion.
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But this is not all, so much are we degenerated from the antient strictness of Christianity, That those things that would not have been named among the first Christians without horror and banishing out of their Society all those that did them, are frequently practised among us.
But this is not all, so much Are we degenerated from the ancient strictness of Christianity, That those things that would not have been nam among the First Christians without horror and banishing out of their Society all those that did them, Are frequently practised among us.
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And those Vices that even in the worse times of Christianity the Actors were affraid or ashamed to own, are now made a matter of Sport and Merriment, a Trick of Youth, a Humour, or a Frolick. What was then a deed of darkness, is now too often done in the face of the Sun,
And those Vices that even in the Worse times of Christianity the Actors were afraid or ashamed to own, Are now made a matter of Sport and Merriment, a Trick of Youth, a Humour, or a Frolic. What was then a deed of darkness, is now too often done in the face of the Sun,
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and the persons concerned in the wickedness are so far from blushing at their guilt, that they relate their own actions as a pleasant entertainment for their Company. O the Riots and Drunkenness; the Frauds and Cousenage; the Filthy and Lewd speeches; the Whoredoms and Adulteries;
and the Persons concerned in the wickedness Are so Far from blushing At their guilt, that they relate their own actions as a pleasant entertainment for their Company. Oh the Riots and drunkenness; the Frauds and Cozenage; the Filthy and Lewd Speeches; the Whoredoms and Adulteries;
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We seem to have lost not only the virtue of Modesty but of Hypocrisie too (if so bad a thing may be called by so good a name.) Those Vices and Lewdnesses which heretofore sought corners and wore a Mask do now appear with a naked Face.
We seem to have lost not only the virtue of Modesty but of Hypocrisy too (if so bad a thing may be called by so good a name.) Those Vices and Lewdnesses which heretofore sought corners and wore a Mask do now appear with a naked Face.
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And so little a sense have we of them that a man may keep his Reputation among us though he be never so Vicious, supposing that his Vices be of the Mode of the Country.
And so little a sense have we of them that a man may keep his Reputation among us though he be never so Vicious, supposing that his Vices be of the Mode of the Country.
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But to live Un-Christian lives and yet to call ourselves Christians: Nay to make our Religion a Sanctuary for our Vices, and to think that we may the more freely Indulge ourselves in them because we are of the Right Religion;
But to live Unchristian lives and yet to call ourselves Christians: Nay to make our Religion a Sanctuary for our Vices, and to think that we may the more freely Indulge ourselves in them Because we Are of the Right Religion;
If we have but once joined ourselves to that party of Christians which we think is the Right and do Espouse all their Controversies and are Zealous in the observance of their particular Forms and Rites, whereby they are distinguished from the other Sects that are in being among us, we think we are true Saints, let our Morals be what they will.
If we have but once joined ourselves to that party of Christians which we think is the Right and do Espouse all their Controversies and Are Zealous in the observance of their particular Forms and Rites, whereby they Are distinguished from the other Sects that Are in being among us, we think we Are true Saints, let our Morals be what they will.
If for instance I have Listed my self a Member of some Church of the Separation, (as there is great variety of them) If I be but true to the Principles of my Church, and vigorous in opposing those that are not of my Way;
If for instance I have Listed my self a Member of Some Church of the Separation, (as there is great variety of them) If I be but true to the Principles of my Church, and vigorous in opposing those that Are not of my Way;
if I be but Stout for the Church, and Zealous against the Sectaries, and punctual in observing the Ceremonies of the Liturgy, and now and then come to the Sacrament; Though it may be I have nothing of the True Life and Spirit of Christianity in me, nothing of that Sobriety and Meekness,
if I be but Stout for the Church, and Zealous against the Sectaries, and punctual in observing the Ceremonies of the Liturgy, and now and then come to the Sacrament; Though it may be I have nothing of the True Life and Spirit of Christianity in me, nothing of that Sobriety and Meekness,
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and Charity, and inward Devotion that our Saviour doth indispensably require of all his followers. Nay so far from that it may be I think'tis no matter how I live,
and Charity, and inward Devotion that our Saviour does indispensably require of all his followers. Nay so Far from that it may be I think'tis no matter how I live,
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if I be but a good Subject to the King and a true Son of the Church. Nay it is well if don't go further, it is well if I don't make Vice and Debauchery an essential Character of a man that is right in his Principles;
if I be but a good Subject to the King and a true Son of the Church. Nay it is well if don't go further, it is well if I don't make Vice and Debauchery an essential Character of a man that is right in his Principles;
it is well if I don't brand seriousness of Conversation, and a care of ones words and actions with the name of Fanaticism, and reproach every one as a Puritan, that will not Swear and Drink and take those Un-Christian Liberties that I do.
it is well if I don't brand seriousness of Conversation, and a care of ones words and actions with the name of Fanaticism, and reproach every one as a Puritan, that will not Swear and Drink and take those Unchristian Liberties that I do.
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Thou never placedst any virtue or praise in Knowing but in Doing; In being of this or the other particular external Mode of Religion: but in believing thy Gospel and following thy Example, in Mortifying our Lusts,
Thou never placedst any virtue or praise in Knowing but in Doing; In being of this or the other particular external Mode of Religion: but in believing thy Gospel and following thy Exampl, in Mortifying our Lustiest,
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and think that their owning themselves for the Sons of the Church will make Atonement for their Immoralities, It is to be feared they have done us more hurt than ever they will do us good.
and think that their owning themselves for the Sons of the Church will make Atonement for their Immoralities, It is to be feared they have done us more hurt than ever they will do us good.
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I mean the Unnatural, Un-Christian Feuds and Divisions that are amongst us, our Nations being rent and torn into so many Parties and Factions, and the cruel and bitter Animosities with which each party does prosecute the other.
I mean the Unnatural, Unchristian Feuds and Divisions that Are among us, our nations being rend and torn into so many Parties and Factions, and the cruel and bitter Animosities with which each party does prosecute the other.
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And all this, if men would consider, for Little things in comparison, things certainly not worth all this heat, things that the Wisest and Best of the several dissenting parties confess to be indifferent.
And all this, if men would Consider, for Little things in comparison, things Certainly not worth all this heat, things that the Wisest and Best of the several dissenting parties confess to be indifferent.
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O! How do men by these foolish and unaccountable Divisions weaken the common interest that all pretend at least to be concerned for? What advantages are hereby given to the Adversaries?
OH! How do men by these foolish and unaccountable Divisions weaken the Common Interest that all pretend At least to be concerned for? What advantages Are hereby given to the Adversaries?
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Some indeed may be apt to dispute which side ought to comply, Whether the Dissenters ought to come over to the Established Church, or the Church to them? It is not now a time fully to debate the Merits of that Cause.
some indeed may be apt to dispute which side ought to comply, Whither the Dissenters ought to come over to the Established Church, or the Church to them? It is not now a time Fully to debate the Merits of that Cause.
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But this may be truly said, If men would be honest and sincere, and mix no passion or worldly concernment with their Religion, the Point would soon be Decided on the Churches side.
But this may be truly said, If men would be honest and sincere, and mix no passion or worldly concernment with their Religion, the Point would soon be Decided on the Churches side.
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Every man that calls himself a Protestant would think himself obliged to obey Lawful Authority in all things where he was convinced their commands were not Unlawful.
Every man that calls himself a Protestant would think himself obliged to obey Lawful authority in all things where he was convinced their commands were not Unlawful.
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And on the other side Those that did Conform to the Church in all things would not withdraw their Charity from their fellow Christians for not doing so much as They. Though they differed from them in several Opinions,
And on the other side Those that did Conform to the Church in all things would not withdraw their Charity from their fellow Christians for not doing so much as They. Though they differed from them in several Opinions,
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And if men did duely weigh the sinfulness and the danger that all Schisms and Separations of this kind do bring upon a Nation, they would be thus affected.
And if men did duly weigh the sinfulness and the danger that all Schisms and Separations of this kind do bring upon a nation, they would be thus affected.
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If human conjectures about the Reasons and Causes of Divine Judgments may be allowed, it will appear from History and Experience that there has been as much War and blood-shed caused in the world;
If human Conjectures about the Reasons and Causes of Divine Judgments may be allowed, it will appear from History and Experience that there has been as much War and bloodshed caused in the world;
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And if ever God in judgment shall think fit to give over this flourishing Church of ours as a prey to that mighty Hunter, that would erect an Universal Spiritual Monarchy to himself upon the Ruines of all the particular Churches of Christendom, we should have good Reason to believe that the unnecessary Divisions and Quarrels among ourselves had a great hand in bringing on the Judgment.
And if ever God in judgement shall think fit to give over this flourishing Church of ours as a prey to that mighty Hunter, that would erect an Universal Spiritual Monarchy to himself upon the Ruins of all the particular Churches of Christendom, we should have good Reason to believe that the unnecessary Divisions and Quarrels among ourselves had a great hand in bringing on the Judgement.
In all appearance we of this Nation might be Impregnable, as to our Religion, if those Protestants amongst us, who have been so long separated from the Communion of our National Church would once return into its bosom;
In all appearance we of this nation might be Impregnable, as to our Religion, if those Protestants among us, who have been so long separated from the Communion of our National Church would once return into its bosom;
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And that is our Ingratitude to God for his many Mercies and Deliverances, and our Unprofitableness under those means of Grace that he has been pleased so long to afford us.
And that is our Ingratitude to God for his many mercies and Deliverances, and our Unprofitableness under those means of Grace that he has been pleased so long to afford us.
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Was ever Fig-Tree or Vineyard more curiously Planted, more carefully Drest, more richly Manured, more securely Fenced, from the outrages of Beasts of Prey than our Fig-Tree, our Vineyard, the Church of England. For of a Church this Parable is necessarily to be understood.
Was ever Fig-tree or Vineyard more curiously Planted, more carefully Dressed, more richly Manured, more securely Fenced, from the outrages of Beasts of Prey than our Fig-tree, our Vineyard, the Church of England. For of a Church this Parable is necessarily to be understood.
that in the first Constitution of it was Established upon Principles so justifiable, so agreeable with the Laws of Nature and Christianity and the Civil Rights of the Kingdom, as this Church of England was?
that in the First Constitution of it was Established upon Principles so justifiable, so agreeable with the Laws of Nature and Christianity and the Civil Rights of the Kingdom, as this Church of England was?
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Is there any Protestant Church in Europe whose Articles of Faith; whose Discipline; whose Manner and Rites of Worship are more correspondent to Antient Tradition and Catholick Doctrine and Practice?
Is there any Protestant Church in Europe whose Articles of Faith; whose Discipline; whose Manner and Rites of Worship Are more correspondent to Ancient Tradition and Catholic Doctrine and Practice?
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Is there any Protestant Church in Europe wherein the Word of God has been taught more sincerely and more to the edification of the people than among us?
Is there any Protestant Church in Europe wherein the Word of God has been taught more sincerely and more to the edification of the people than among us?
Is there any Protestant Church that has more comfortably lived under their own Vines and their own Fig-Trees, has more freely enjoyed all the benefits and privileges that either Religion or their Birthright could Intitle them to, than we have done?
Is there any Protestant Church that has more comfortably lived under their own Vines and their own Fig-Trees, has more freely enjoyed all the benefits and privileges that either Religion or their Birthright could Entitle them to, than we have done?
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notwithstanding the contrivances of false Brethren within ourselves, and the assaults of the Publick Adversaries abroad, does still not only continue in Being,
notwithstanding the contrivances of false Brothers within ourselves, and the assaults of the Public Adversaries abroad, does still not only continue in Being,
his Providences towards us are to be admired for the Rareness and the Graciousness of them. • … mnd therefore justly may the Lord of the Vineyard after all this Care, all these Providences, expect some good Fruit from us proportionable to his Kindness to us.
his Providences towards us Are to be admired for the Rareness and the Graciousness of them. • … mnd Therefore justly may the Lord of the Vineyard After all this Care, all these Providences, expect Some good Fruit from us proportionable to his Kindness to us.
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But what Fruits have we produced after all these great opportunities and this great patience? Can we really say, that we now are Better than our Fore-Fathers of the Reformation, who perhaps had not more light, certainly had not that experience of Gods Mercies and Deliverances that we have? I am affraid our Hearts will give it Against us.
But what Fruits have we produced After all these great opportunities and this great patience? Can we really say, that we now Are Better than our Fore-Fathers of the Reformation, who perhaps had not more Light, Certainly had not that experience of God's mercies and Deliverances that we have? I am afraid our Hearts will give it Against us.
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Can we say that we are not worse than they? That we have at least made as good an use and improvement of the Talents that have been committed to us as they did? It is to be feared we shall be cast upon this Point also.
Can we say that we Are not Worse than they? That we have At least made as good an use and improvement of the Talents that have been committed to us as they did? It is to be feared we shall be cast upon this Point also.
What therefore, these things considered, can we expect, but that God should pass the same Sentence upon this Unthankful, this Irreclaimable People of England, that the Lord of the Vineyard passed upon the Fig-Tree in the Parable:
What Therefore, these things considered, can we expect, but that God should pass the same Sentence upon this Unthankful, this Irreclaimable People of England, that the Lord of the Vineyard passed upon the Fig-tree in the Parable:
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but that God should speak to us (that is, decree upon us) what he did to his beloved people in the fifth of Isaiahs Prophecy, O Inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, judg I pray you between me and my Vineyard.
but that God should speak to us (that is, Decree upon us) what he did to his Beloved people in the fifth of Isaiah's Prophecy, Oh Inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, judge I pray you between me and my Vineyard.
What could I have done more to my Vineyard that I have not done in it? Wherefore then when I looked that it should bring forth Grapes, brought it forth Wild Grapes? And now go to, I will tell you what I will do with my Vineyard, I will take away the hedg thereof and it shall be eaten up;
What could I have done more to my Vineyard that I have not done in it? Wherefore then when I looked that it should bring forth Grapes, brought it forth Wild Grapes? And now go to, I will tell you what I will do with my Vineyard, I will take away the hedge thereof and it shall be eaten up;
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For so much as our Souls are of greater concernment to us than our Bodies: So much are Spiritual Mercies to be preferred before Temporal: And so much the greater misery is it for any people to be deprived of them than of the other.
For so much as our Souls Are of greater concernment to us than our Bodies: So much Are Spiritual mercies to be preferred before Temporal: And so much the greater misery is it for any people to be deprived of them than of the other.
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and the benefits of his Ordinances, now to be stript of all these; To be without God, without Light, without the Ordinary means of saving their Souls;
and the benefits of his Ordinances, now to be stripped of all these; To be without God, without Light, without the Ordinary means of Saving their Souls;
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The Church of Ephesus which Christ thus threatens in the Text, Nay all the other six Churches of Asia to which the Epistles are sent, are sad instances of this.
The Church of Ephesus which christ thus threatens in the Text, Nay all the other six Churches of Asia to which the Epistles Are sent, Are sad instances of this.
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Once most flourishing Churches they were, even the very Paradise of the Lord, but now they lie wast and desolate, over run with Ignorance and Barbarity and Mahometanism.
Once most flourishing Churches they were, even the very Paradise of the Lord, but now they lie waste and desolate, over run with Ignorance and Barbarity and Mahometanism.
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That Africa which formerly afforded us our Clemens, onr Origen, our Tertullian, our Cyprian, our Augustine, and many other extraordinary Lights in the Church of God;
That Africa which formerly afforded us our Clemens, onr Origen, our Tertullian, our Cyprian, our Augustine, and many other extraordinary Lights in the Church of God;
It is true, in all appearance there is no danger of having our Candlestick removed from us in the same sense or manner that those Churches I have instanced in, had theirs.
It is true, in all appearance there is no danger of having our Candlestick removed from us in the same sense or manner that those Churches I have instanced in, had theirs.
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It is another kind of removal of our Candlestick that we have reason to fear; It is another Religion nigher at hand that is most likely to displace our Candlestick.
It is Another kind of removal of our Candlestick that we have reason to Fear; It is Another Religion nigher At hand that is most likely to displace our Candlestick.
You all know what Religion I mean, It is Popery that most threatens us. It is that restless busie Religion that has made so much disturbance in Christendom;
You all know what Religion I mean, It is Popery that most threatens us. It is that restless busy Religion that has made so much disturbance in Christendom;
When you come to Church, you may entertain yourselves with saying over your Rosary (which is a solemn set of Praiers containing Ten addresses to the Virgin Mary for One to our Lord ) and other Private Prayers, if you have them:
When you come to Church, you may entertain yourselves with saying over your Rosary (which is a solemn Set of Prayers containing Ten Addresses to the Virgae Marry for One to our Lord) and other Private Prayers, if you have them:
even so far, (if one of their greatest Authors say true) to be bound to believe Virtue to be Bad, and Vice to be Good, if it shall please his Holiness to say so
even so Far, (if one of their greatest Authors say true) to be bound to believe Virtue to be Bad, and Vice to be Good, if it shall please his Holiness to say so
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Nay, It is a Religion in which you shall not be allowed to believe your very Senses. For though four of your five Senses tell you that one of the Consecrated Elements in the Sacrament is a piece of Bread,
Nay, It is a Religion in which you shall not be allowed to believe your very Senses. For though four of your five Senses tell you that one of the Consecrated Elements in the Sacrament is a piece of Bred,
The easie ways they have to reconcile sinners to God, even after the most Vicious life, by the means of the Sacrament of Penance, as it is commonly Taught and Administred in that Church:
The easy ways they have to reconcile Sinners to God, even After the most Vicious life, by the means of the Sacrament of Penance, as it is commonly Taught and Administered in that Church:
All these things put together may perhaps rid you of a great many Uneasinesses and Scruples and Pangs of Conscience, with which you might otherwise be troubled;
All these things put together may perhaps rid you of a great many Uneasinesses and Scruples and Pangs of Conscience, with which you might otherwise be troubled;
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But yet for all that, in a business of such consequence as the Salvation of a mans Soul is, It is good to make a serious enquiry whether of the two Ways is the safer.
But yet for all that, in a business of such consequence as the Salvation of a men Soul is, It is good to make a serious enquiry whither of the two Ways is the safer.
But there is one thing in this Religion which will not so easily go down with Englishmen: And that is, That you cannot therein be any longer good Subjects to your Prince,
But there is one thing in this Religion which will not so Easily go down with Englishmen: And that is, That you cannot therein be any longer good Subject's to your Prince,
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If his Majesty should be a Heretic (as it is certain his present Majesty is in their account) Nay, In other Cases besides that of Heresie; the Pope has power to Depose him,
If his Majesty should be a Heretic (as it is certain his present Majesty is in their account) Nay, In other Cases beside that of Heresy; the Pope has power to Depose him,
And that not only in the judgment of their most famous Casuists, and by the Established Rules of their Canon Law, but by the Decree of an Infallible General Council. And it has been a frequent Practice of the Pope to make use of his Power in this way.
And that not only in the judgement of their most famous Casuists, and by the Established Rules of their Canon Law, but by the decree of an Infallible General Council. And it has been a frequent Practice of the Pope to make use of his Power in this Way.
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This alone, though all the other instances were worn out of memory, would sufficiently shew us what we are to expect from these Roman Principles, as to the security either of our Prince, or our Liberties, or our Religion.
This alone, though all the other instances were worn out of memory, would sufficiently show us what we Are to expect from these Roman Principles, as to the security either of our Prince, or our Liberties, or our Religion.
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Certainly this extraordinary Providence of God towards us, is one of the most Comfortable Arguments that we can draw to ourselves, That God has yet some Pitty for this Nation:
Certainly this extraordinary Providence of God towards us, is one of the most Comfortable Arguments that we can draw to ourselves, That God has yet Some Pity for this nation:
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And Lastly, blessed be Gods Name that this Mercy has already had this good effect upon us, That we are awakened into a more lively sense of the manifold Iniquity and Mischief and Danger of the Popish Religion and Party.
And Lastly, blessed be God's Name that this Mercy has already had this good Effect upon us, That we Are awakened into a more lively sense of the manifold Iniquity and Mischief and Danger of the Popish Religion and Party.
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God has once more given this Nation a great Opportunity for the Establishing her Tottering Candlestick, and who knows whether ever the like will be offered again?
God has once more given this nation a great Opportunity for the Establishing her Tottering Candlestick, and who knows whither ever the like will be offered again?
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It therefore infinitely concerns all of us, especially You to whom the Managery of Publick Affairs is committed, to improve this Present Opportunity to the good purposes for which it was given;
It Therefore infinitely concerns all of us, especially You to whom the Managery of Public Affairs is committed, to improve this Present Opportunity to the good Purposes for which it was given;
That by your means Atheism and Contempt of Religion, as also Lewdness and Debauchery of all kinds may be so discouraged that they shall not dare to appear with an open Face.
That by your means Atheism and Contempt of Religion, as also lewdness and Debauchery of all Kinds may be so discouraged that they shall not Dare to appear with an open Face.
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That by your means, not only the Person of His Sacred Majesty, and the Rights of his Crown may be secured against all wicked attempts, whether of Papists or Others:
That by your means, not only the Person of His Sacred Majesty, and the Rights of his Crown may be secured against all wicked attempts, whither of Papists or Others:
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But also that upon his Head the Crown may be so Supported, and so Flourish, that we may at least be in a condition not to fear the Malice or the Power of any Foreign Enemy.
But also that upon his Head the Crown may be so Supported, and so Flourish, that we may At least be in a condition not to Fear the Malice or the Power of any Foreign Enemy.
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And for the more firm Establishment of the Protestant Religion of the Church of England: That so our present Candlestick may be continued to our Posterity,
And for the more firm Establishment of the Protestant Religion of the Church of England: That so our present Candlestick may be continued to our Posterity,
There is a duty necessary to be performed by all of us in our private Capacities, which is here specified in the Text, viz. Repentance. I will come unto thee quickly (says our Saviour) and will remove thy Candlestick out of its place, except thou Repent.
There is a duty necessary to be performed by all of us in our private Capacities, which is Here specified in the Text, viz. Repentance. I will come unto thee quickly (Says our Saviour) and will remove thy Candlestick out of its place, except thou repent.
But because I would not exceed the ordinary limits of a Sermon, I shall only mention the Heads of those things which upon this Occasion are proper to be insisted on.
But Because I would not exceed the ordinary Limits of a Sermon, I shall only mention the Heads of those things which upon this Occasion Are proper to be insisted on.
It will be necessary that every one of us do deeply Humble and Afflict our Souls before God for our own Sins, the sins which we have in person committed;
It will be necessary that every one of us do deeply Humble and Afflict our Souls before God for our own Sins, the Sins which we have in person committed;
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Nay, further, In order to a National Repentance, We are obliged to confess to God the Sins of our Forefathers, and pray for the forgiveness of them also.
Nay, further, In order to a National Repentance, We Are obliged to confess to God the Sins of our Forefathers, and pray for the forgiveness of them also.
We are to Repent as well of the past as of the present sins of the Land. This is the Rule that God himself hath prescribed for a Publick Repentance. And for not putting that Rule in Practice, the people of the Jews in our Saviours time severely suffered.
We Are to repent as well of the past as of the present Sins of the Land. This is the Rule that God himself hath prescribed for a Public Repentance. And for not putting that Rule in Practice, the people of the jews in our Saviors time severely suffered.
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For upon the Men of that Generation (as our Saviour had threatened) was Revenged all the Righteous blood shed in the Land from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah.
For upon the Men of that Generation (as our Saviour had threatened) was Revenged all the Righteous blood shed in the Land from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah.
Great reason therefore have we at this day seriously to put up to God that Petition which we so often repeat in our Litany, Remember not Lord our Offences,
Great reason Therefore have we At this day seriously to put up to God that Petition which we so often repeat in our Litany, remember not Lord our Offences,
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But to make this Repentance such as it ought to be, there is further required a through Change in our Hearts and Minds; So that as we Confess and ask Pardon for the Faults of our Lives, we should also amend them.
But to make this Repentance such as it ought to be, there is further required a through Change in our Hearts and Minds; So that as we Confess and ask Pardon for the Faults of our Lives, we should also amend them.
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Nay, We must not only Reform Ourselves, but do what we can in our Spheres towards the Reforming of Others. And every one of us might do a great deal, if we would;
Nay, We must not only Reform Ourselves, but do what we can in our Spheres towards the Reforming of Others. And every one of us might do a great deal, if we would;
Was once generally stigmatized with Reproach and Ignominy, it would quickly lose its Empire, and thousands that are now the slaves of it would become Proselytes to Virtue.
Was once generally stigmatized with Reproach and Ignominy, it would quickly loose its Empire, and thousands that Are now the slaves of it would become Proselytes to Virtue.
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But further if we truely fear the Judgment I have been speaking of, and by our Repentance would prevent it, Let us make this particular expression of that Repentance, viz. Let us set a great Value upon the Religion we at present enjoy.
But further if we truly Fear the Judgement I have been speaking of, and by our Repentance would prevent it, Let us make this particular expression of that Repentance, viz. Let us Set a great Valve upon the Religion we At present enjoy.
And should not only put a stop to their present Successes, but gain so much ground upon them as to cast them into despair of ever making a Conquest of this Nation.
And should not only put a stop to their present Successes, but gain so much ground upon them as to cast them into despair of ever making a Conquest of this nation.
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That he would preserve our King, our Government, our Laws. And in order thereunto, That he would Influence and Direct all the Publick Councels, especially the great Councel of the Nation now Assembled in Parliament, That this Session of Theirs may have a Happy and a Glorious Issue.
That he would preserve our King, our Government, our Laws. And in order thereunto, That he would Influence and Direct all the Public Counsels, especially the great Council of the nation now Assembled in Parliament, That this Session of Theirs may have a Happy and a Glorious Issue.
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