He gave not (therefore) this Counsel to all, but to those who could receive it. And upon this account it was that he then advis'd to that state of life ▪ He consider'd that the Gospel was to be Preach'd in many Countries, with great Pains, and amidst equal Perils.
He gave not (Therefore) this Counsel to all, but to those who could receive it. And upon this account it was that he then advised to that state of life ▪ He considered that the Gospel was to be Preached in many Countries, with great Pains, and amid equal Perils.
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And he well understood, that the less the Propagators of it were intangled in the Affairs of this Life, the more they would be at liberty to promote their holy Faith:
And he well understood, that the less the Propagators of it were entangled in the Affairs of this Life, the more they would be At liberty to promote their holy Faith:
The freer they would be from perplexity of Mind, and upon that account, the better dispos'd to Attend upon the [ Service of the ] Lord [ Jesus ] without distraction.
The freer they would be from perplexity of Mind, and upon that account, the better disposed to Attend upon the [ Service of the ] Lord [ jesus ] without distraction.
I. The General nature of the Wandring of the Mind, consisteth neither in its musing upon many things, which increaseth knowledg, nor in ballancing one thing against another, which helpeth us to make a right judgment of them;
I. The General nature of the Wandering of the Mind, Consisteth neither in its musing upon many things, which increases knowledge, nor in balancing one thing against Another, which Helpeth us to make a right judgement of them;
So Pilate asked what was Truth? But he pursued not the Enquiry, neither staid he for the Answer of our Saviour, who was the only Oracle that could have given him a Resolution which would have left no doubt behind it.
So Pilate asked what was Truth? But he pursued not the Enquiry, neither stayed he for the Answer of our Saviour, who was the only Oracle that could have given him a Resolution which would have left no doubt behind it.
sometimes Afflictions and Diseases and throngs of Worldly Affairs shatter that Temper which was at first an apt instrument of Sobriety and composure of Mind.
sometime Afflictions and Diseases and throngs of Worldly Affairs shatter that Temper which was At First an apt Instrument of Sobriety and composure of Mind.
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And generally the Mind is apt, instead of maintaining an orderly connexion of the Images of it, which requireth Pains and Judgment, to rove from one to another, by a kind of casual coherence.
And generally the Mind is apt, instead of maintaining an orderly connexion of the Images of it, which requires Pains and Judgement, to rove from one to Another, by a kind of casual coherence.
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the Imagination of the Reader or Hearer who has not had his Senses orderly exercis'd and fix'd, is very apt to wander from that Evangelical Food, to the thought of the Manna of the Israelites ;
the Imagination of the Reader or Hearer who has not had his Senses orderly exercised and fixed, is very apt to wander from that Evangelical Food, to the Thought of the Manna of the Israelites;
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and then peradventure he thinks of the Impatience of Thirst, and the refreshing of Water; and after that, the Fancy is led into as many windings and turnings of musing,
and then Peradventure he thinks of the Impatience of Thirst, and the refreshing of Water; and After that, the Fancy is led into as many windings and turnings of musing,
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as the Jews say there were in that River which followed them. Thus the Mind is carried to such a distance from the first thought, as not to be able to tell, of a sudden, where the Imagination began,
as the jews say there were in that River which followed them. Thus the Mind is carried to such a distance from the First Thought, as not to be able to tell, of a sudden, where the Imagination began,
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The natural Infirmity which I have been speaking of, is, in some Persons carried on with such Indulgence, that it becomes a Presumption. Such way is given to it, such content is taken in it, that it is properly a Man's own Act.
The natural Infirmity which I have been speaking of, is, in Some Persons carried on with such Indulgence, that it becomes a Presumption. Such Way is given to it, such content is taken in it, that it is properly a Man's own Act.
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or if good, as improper at that time, as would have been the practice of the Impotent man at Bethesday, if he had desired to have been carried afar off to a Physician, in that juncture when the Angel had been just moving the Waters,
or if good, as improper At that time, as would have been the practice of the Impotent man At Bethesda, if he had desired to have been carried afar off to a physician, in that juncture when the Angel had been just moving the Waters,
who see the Holy Elements, and think of common Tables, and wander with their Appetite, as well as their Thought: Who draw nigh to God with their lips, whilst their hearts are far from him ;
who see the Holy Elements, and think of Common Tables, and wander with their Appetite, as well as their Thought: Who draw High to God with their lips, while their hearts Are Far from him;
2 dly. The distemper of wandring, whether it be natural or acquir'd, is no small Evil, especially when we should draw nigh to God in Religious Assemblies.
2 dly. The distemper of wandering, whither it be natural or acquired, is no small Evil, especially when we should draw High to God in Religious Assemblies.
or himself, whilst the mind starts from that which is before it, and leaves it unfinish'd, reversing the Counsel of the wiseman, Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
or himself, while the mind starts from that which is before it, and leaves it unfinished, reversing the Counsel of the Wiseman, Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with thy might.
So serviceable to all Business, Civil or Sacred, is the application of the mind. It is true, that very devout Persons are subject to the Infirmity of Wandring ;
So serviceable to all Business, Civil or Sacred, is the application of the mind. It is true, that very devout Persons Are Subject to the Infirmity of Wandering;
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And tho it is in Divinity as in the Civil Law, by which the Trees planted in another Man's Ground, are not, till they take root, judged the Property of the Owner of the Soil;
And though it is in Divinity as in the Civil Law, by which the Trees planted in Another Man's Ground, Are not, till they take root, judged the Property of the Owner of the Soil;
but either the Devil's Temptations, or natural Infirmities, which the Merciful God, who considers our Frame, will not impute to such in whom the spirit is willing, and the flesh weak ;
but either the Devil's Temptations, or natural Infirmities, which the Merciful God, who considers our Frame, will not impute to such in whom the Spirit is willing, and the Flesh weak;
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and to the utmost of their Skill and Power abate, bearing with Patience the Weakness they cannot conquer, till God Almighty in his good time shall work the blessed Alteration in them. But then,
and to the utmost of their Skill and Power abate, bearing with Patience the Weakness they cannot conquer, till God Almighty in his good time shall work the blessed Alteration in them. But then,
for, by such hypocrisie which withdraws the best part of Man's Service (that which is inward, judicious, hearty) and substitutes that which is scarce a shew of Devotion, God is rather mock'd than honour'd: and those who are present in his House with thoughts ranging in the world, can neither improve in Knowledge nor Faith, nor Devotion, nor Morality ;
for, by such hypocrisy which withdraws the best part of Man's Service (that which is inward, judicious, hearty) and substitutes that which is scarce a show of Devotion, God is rather mocked than honoured: and those who Are present in his House with thoughts ranging in the world, can neither improve in Knowledge nor Faith, nor Devotion, nor Morality;
Now the Considerations of the Wickedness, and the Peril of wilful and affected wandring in the Service of God, do fitly prepare the way to the Third Part of this Discourse.
Now the Considerations of the Wickedness, and the Peril of wilful and affected wandering in the Service of God, do fitly prepare the Way to the Third Part of this Discourse.
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Offer, then, to him what is his due, and that which pleaseth him best, and that which becomes a Man, the Soul, the intention, the inward reverence; give him it with judgment ;
Offer, then, to him what is his endue, and that which Pleases him best, and that which becomes a Man, the Soul, the intention, the inward Reverence; give him it with judgement;
If any other thing be then thought of, tho' in its general nature, indifferent, nay tho' good, it is improper, and takes us away from our particular duty at a time when we should solemnly perform it.
If any other thing be then Thought of, though in its general nature, indifferent, nay though good, it is improper, and Takes us away from our particular duty At a time when we should solemnly perform it.
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He that is in Honour and hath understanding of it, he that considers how excellent a Creature Man is as God made him, such a one will not be easie in doing any thing unseasonably and impertinently ;
He that is in Honour and hath understanding of it, he that considers how excellent a Creature Man is as God made him, such a one will not be easy in doing any thing unseasonably and impertinently;
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much less will he forgive himself for thinking with pleasure on God's Day only on his own six days Labours, or (which are much worse) his Vanities and loosnesses of Life. The wise man's Eyes are in his Head, but a fools Eyes are at the ends of the Earth :
much less will he forgive himself for thinking with pleasure on God's Day only on his own six days Labours, or (which Are much Worse) his Vanities and loosenesses of Life. The wise Man's Eyes Are in his Head, but a Fools Eyes Are At the ends of the Earth:
That those who officiate (being not inspir'd) unless great Ability and long Use have given them an extraordinary Talent, are distracted betwixt Invention and Elocution ;
That those who officiate (being not inspired) unless great Ability and long Use have given them an extraordinary Talon, Are distracted betwixt Invention and Elocution;
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they are forc'd not so much to mind what they say, as to study what they shall say: and those who hear are distracted also, betwixt Assenting and saying Amen, and considering, in a new Matter, whether they can say Amen to it or not.
they Are forced not so much to mind what they say, as to study what they shall say: and those who hear Are distracted also, betwixt Assenting and saying Amen, and considering, in a new Matter, whither they can say Amen to it or not.
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By some Order in thinking, tho' it be not nice and Philosophical, but such as we may learn even from common Catechisms, and Sums of Christian Religion.
By Some Order in thinking, though it be not Nicaenae and Philosophical, but such as we may Learn even from Common Catechisms, and Sums of Christian Religion.
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By freeing our selves, as much as may be, from worldly Incumbrance ; and by banishing Care, which perplexeth the Mind, and choaketh the good thoughts of it.
By freeing our selves, as much as may be, from worldly Encumbrance; and by banishing Care, which perplexes the Mind, and choketh the good thoughts of it.
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and how (for Example sake) is it possible for those to be undistracted in God's Service, who come into a Church on the Lord ' s - Day, full of the Images of a Theater frequented on the Eve of it?
and how (for Exampl sake) is it possible for those to be undistracted in God's Service, who come into a Church on the Lord ' s - Day, full of the Images of a Theater frequented on the Eve of it?
and by taking a holy Revenge upon our selves, especially in private, in repeating that to which we less attended, till we are satisfied in our attention to it.
and by taking a holy Revenge upon our selves, especially in private, in repeating that to which we less attended, till we Are satisfied in our attention to it.
By the decency of the Place fitted for a Religious Assembly, without variety of superstitious Figures, such especially as we see in many Romish Churches, where they serve for Pomp, rather than Edification,
By the decency of the Place fitted for a Religious Assembly, without variety of superstitious Figures, such especially as we see in many Romish Churches, where they serve for Pomp, rather than Edification,
Images, and such-like Ornaments, amuse the Fancy, and draw away the Attention from the Service of God, which is the Business for which such Buildings are erected,
Images, and suchlike Ornament, amuse the Fancy, and draw away the Attention from the Service of God, which is the Business for which such Buildings Are erected,
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For a Service, which is well weigh'd, and generally approv'd of, and at hand for use, leaves the Mind at more freedom for the exercise of its Devotion:
For a Service, which is well weighed, and generally approved of, and At hand for use, leaves the Mind At more freedom for the exercise of its Devotion:
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whilst they are able to attend to that which is short, and after a small pause, to renew their Attention to a following Ejaculation or Collect: and to them those short Ejaculations, which the ignorant revile as shreds of Prayer, are real Helps of Devotion Last of all;
while they Are able to attend to that which is short, and After a small pause, to renew their Attention to a following Ejaculation or Collect: and to them those short Ejaculations, which the ignorant revile as shreds of Prayer, Are real Helps of Devotion Last of all;
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but it needs not be so in the deep of the Heart which is a voluntary Agent. That which cannot be help'd, shall not be answer'd for: but much may be help'd;
but it needs not be so in the deep of the Heart which is a voluntary Agent. That which cannot be helped, shall not be answered for: but much may be helped;
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yet, when he is upon the great Business of saving his Soul, takes up all his thoughts with his Farms and his Oxen, his Trade and Merchandize, his Politicks or secular Studies.
yet, when he is upon the great Business of Saving his Soul, Takes up all his thoughts with his Farms and his Oxen, his Trade and Merchandise, his Politics or secular Studies.
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It is confess'd, that one end of our coming together in Religious Assemblies, is the giving a publick Sign of our Communion with God's Church, which is done by our presence, and our decent behaviour there.
It is confessed, that one end of our coming together in Religious Assemblies, is the giving a public Signen of our Communion with God's Church, which is done by our presence, and our decent behaviour there.
but it is such, as being often repeated, may yet please and benefit the Devout. The Scriptures are always the same, but they are a great deep of Divine Wisdom ;
but it is such, as being often repeated, may yet please and benefit the Devout. The Scriptures Are always the same, but they Are a great deep of Divine Wisdom;
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and mind not so much who the Person is that speaks, as that which is said, and the Divine Authority, from whence he has Commission to preach the Doctrine of the Messiah.
and mind not so much who the Person is that speaks, as that which is said, and the Divine authority, from whence he has Commission to preach the Doctrine of the Messiah.
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praying him to grant, That we may in such wise read, hear, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of his Holy Word, we may embrace,
praying him to grant, That we may in such wise read, hear, mark, Learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and Comfort of his Holy Word, we may embrace,
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