Universal Christian charity, as comprehending all true religion and happiness, demonstrated from scripture and reason in a sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable Lord Chief Justice Treby, at the assizes held at Maidstone in Kent, March the 17th, 1696 / by Tho. Watts ...
as it concludes St. Paul 's most Noble Description of the sublimest Grace, and compleatest Vertue, in a whole Chapter which begins with very great and surprizing Assertions, shewing, that all Gifts,
as it concludes Saint Paul is most Noble Description of the Sublimest Grace, and compleatest Virtue, in a Whole Chapter which begins with very great and surprising Assertions, showing, that all Gifts,
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how excellent soever, are nothing worth without Charity, to Verse 4. where by Charity must certainly be understood that grand Principle of true sincere Love both to God and Man, residing in our Hearts, enlivening our Souls, purifying our Desires, seasoning our Intentions,
how excellent soever, Are nothing worth without Charity, to Verse 4. where by Charity must Certainly be understood that grand Principle of true sincere Love both to God and Man, residing in our Hearts, enlivening our Souls, purifying our Desires, seasoning our Intentions,
Theresore the Apostle instanceth in these extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit, which God was pleas'd to bestow upon his Church in the First Ages of Christianity, Verse 1, 2. Though I speak with the Tongues of Men,
Therefore the Apostle Instanceth in these extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit, which God was pleased to bestow upon his Church in the First Ages of Christianity, Verse 1, 2. Though I speak with the Tongues of Men,
when the Holy Ghost actually descended upon them in Cloven Tongues, like as of Fire, Acts 2.3. wherewith St. Peter converted 3000 Souls in his first powerful Sermon, Verse 41. which otherwise had been no better than a loud and insignificant noise, without the charitable Design and Endeavour of Conversion:
when the Holy Ghost actually descended upon them in Cloven Tongues, like as of Fire, Acts 2.3. wherewith Saint Peter converted 3000 Souls in his First powerful Sermon, Verse 41. which otherwise had been no better than a loud and insignificant noise, without the charitable Design and Endeavour of Conversion:
And what better are the wittiest Sayings, the most elegant Speeches, or highest Strains of Rhetorick, without Intention of Good? 'Tis the Charity express'd in the Angel's happy Message to the blessed Virgin, that makes his Salutation renown'd, Luk. 1.28.
And what better Are the Wittiest Sayings, the most elegant Speeches, or highest Strains of Rhetoric, without Intention of Good? It's the Charity expressed in the Angel's happy Message to the blessed Virgae, that makes his Salutation renowned, Luk. 1.28.
Thus Prophecy, and the deepest Knowledge in the Mysteries of Religion, and the Glorious Power of working Miracles, were in themselves of no more Account than the other;
Thus Prophecy, and the Deepest Knowledge in the Mysteres of Religion, and the Glorious Power of working Miracles, were in themselves of no more Account than the other;
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otherwise they that have prophesied, and cast out Devils, or done many wonderful Works in Christ's Name, shall be cast off at last among the Workers of Iniquity, Matth. 7.22, 23. Whose best Actions are corrupted through By-ends, False Principles, or Vanity.
otherwise they that have prophesied, and cast out Devils, or done many wondered Works in Christ's Name, shall be cast off At last among the Workers of Iniquity, Matthew 7.22, 23. Whose best Actions Are corrupted through By-ends, False Principles, or Vanity.
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Here St. Paul asserts the same concerning the greatest Liberality to the Poor, and Martyrdom it self, the laying down our very Lives, which seems to be the utmost that can possibly be requir'd of us upon any occasion;
Here Saint Paul asserts the same Concerning the greatest Liberality to the Poor, and Martyrdom it self, the laying down our very Lives, which seems to be the utmost that can possibly be required of us upon any occasion;
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but God, who is intimately acquainted with all the secret Motions and Imaginations of the Heart, knows, that too often the most specious external Acts may proceed from a false, or corrupt Principle;
but God, who is intimately acquainted with all the secret Motions and Imaginations of the Heart, knows, that too often the most specious external Acts may proceed from a false, or corrupt Principle;
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and then, tho' they may be highly esteem'd and magnify'd in the Opinion of the World, they cannot be acceptable to him, who is pleas'd with nothing that does not flow from a sincere and truly pious Disposition of the Soul:
and then, though they may be highly esteemed and magnified in the Opinion of the World, they cannot be acceptable to him, who is pleased with nothing that does not flow from a sincere and truly pious Disposition of the Soul:
when it presides over our very Thoughts, and governs the most secret and inward Motions of our Spirits, it will keep all steddy and even, in a due Composure, without any Excess or Irregularity;
when it presides over our very Thoughts, and governs the most secret and inward Motions of our Spirits, it will keep all steady and even, in a due Composure, without any Excess or Irregularity;
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and which accordingly is described in the next place by some of the most genuine and proper Effects of it, to Verse 8. as that it suffereth long; that it is kind, that it envieth not, vaunteth not it self, or is not rash;
and which accordingly is described in the next place by Some of the most genuine and proper Effects of it, to Verse 8. as that it suffers long; that it is kind, that it Envieth not, vaunteth not it self, or is not rash;
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but gives the preference to the last, concluding positively, the greatest of these is Charity; which is evident from the whole Chapter, as we have thus far briefly consider'd it:
but gives the preference to the last, concluding positively, the greatest of these is Charity; which is evident from the Whole Chapter, as we have thus Far briefly considered it:
Secondly, Endeavour to demonstrate to you this excellent Grace of Charity, as comprehensive of all True Religion and Happiness, from Scripture and Reason together. And so,
Secondly, Endeavour to demonstrate to you this excellent Grace of Charity, as comprehensive of all True Religion and Happiness, from Scripture and Reason together. And so,
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First, Then consider the Just shall live by Faith, Heb. 2.4. Rom. 1.17. We are purify'd, sanctify'd, justify'd, and saved by Faith, Acts 15.9. c. 26, 18. Rom. 5.1. Eph. 2.8.
First, Then Consider the Just shall live by Faith, Hebrew 2.4. Rom. 1.17. We Are purified, sanctified, justified, and saved by Faith, Acts 15.9. c. 26, 18. Rom. 5.1. Ephesians 2.8.
But then it must be such a Faith as worketh through Love: Nothing else availing in Jesus Christ, Gal. 5.6. Hope is an Anchor of the Soul both sure and stedfast, Heb. 6.19.
But then it must be such a Faith as works through Love: Nothing Else availing in jesus christ, Gal. 5.6. Hope is an Anchor of the Soul both sure and steadfast, Hebrew 6.19.
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And by Hope are we comforted and saved, Rom 8.24. For this were the Scriptures given, that we might have hope, Rom. 15.4. which worketh Patience, and Assurance unto Life Eternal, Tit. 2.13. c. 3, 7. Among our Spiritual Armour we are to take for an Helmet the hope of Salvation, 1 Thes. 5.8. This is our rejoicing, and will be our Glory in the Lord, Col. 1.27. Heb. 3.6.
And by Hope Are we comforted and saved, Rom 8.24. For this were the Scriptures given, that we might have hope, Rom. 15.4. which works Patience, and Assurance unto Life Eternal, Tit. 2.13. c. 3, 7. Among our Spiritual Armour we Are to take for an Helmet the hope of Salvation, 1 Thebes 5.8. This is our rejoicing, and will be our Glory in the Lord, Col. 1.27. Hebrew 3.6.
to be like him in singular Love above all, as becometh his Sons, 1 Joh. 3.1, 2, 3. Again, Faith is the Substance of things hoped for, the Evidence of things not seen, Heb. 11.1. which gives us all Assurance, and some Enjoyment of Heaven upon Earth;
to be like him in singular Love above all, as Becometh his Sons, 1 John 3.1, 2, 3. Again, Faith is the Substance of things hoped for, the Evidence of things not seen, Hebrew 11.1. which gives us all Assurance, and Some Enjoyment of Heaven upon Earth;
Thus Charity is the greatest of all Graces and Vertues, as influencing, and perfecting all, nearest resembling the Supreme Deity, and glorifying our Natures.
Thus Charity is the greatest of all Graces and Virtues, as influencing, and perfecting all, nearest resembling the Supreme Deity, and glorifying our Nature's.
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But he that loveth not, knoweth not God, Verse 8. How can such then hope for Heaven? Or (like the bold Fiduciary) presume upon Faith, which only worketh by,
But he that loves not, Knoweth not God, Verse 8. How can such then hope for Heaven? Or (like the bold Fiduciary) presume upon Faith, which only works by,
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and is dead, and ineffectual without Love, Jam. 2.3, 4. Love, which is the Light that shines before Men to the Glory of our Heavenly Father in all good Works, Matth. 5.16. Love, which is the fulfilling of the Law, Rom. 13.10. and the New Commandment of the Gospel, Joh. 13.34. The true, Spirit of all, the very distinguishing Badge, Cognizance and Characteristick of Christ's true Disciples.
and is dead, and ineffectual without Love, Jam. 2.3, 4. Love, which is the Light that shines before Men to the Glory of our Heavenly Father in all good Works, Matthew 5.16. Love, which is the fulfilling of the Law, Rom. 13.10. and the New Commandment of the Gospel, John 13.34. The true, Spirit of all, the very distinguishing Badge, Cognizance and Characteristic of Christ's true Disciples.
Which now secondly, with all that has hitherto been said, may be a sufficient Demonstration of the Comprehensiveness of this excellent unbounded, universal, beatifying Christian Charity:
Which now secondly, with all that has hitherto been said, may be a sufficient Demonstration of the Comprehensiveness of this excellent unbounded, universal, beatifying Christian Charity:
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or rather the Gospel is both the Improvement and Fulfilling of the Law; and an higher advancement of Human Nature than ever it was bless'd with, either by its own Light, or preceding Revelation.
or rather the Gospel is both the Improvement and Fulfilling of the Law; and an higher advancement of Human Nature than ever it was blessed with, either by its own Light, or preceding Revelation.
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So they all concenter together in this one Grace of Charity, which carries its own Reward with it in a much more real Sense than the best Philosophers held of Verture.
So they all concenter together in this one Grace of Charity, which carries its own Reward with it in a much more real Sense than the best Philosophers held of Venture.
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And the second (from Lev. 19.18.) is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self, Matth. 22.37, 38, 39, 40. Luke 10.27. This is more than all the plain Hecatombs, than all the whole Burnt-Offerings and Sacrifices, Mark 12.33.
And the second (from Lev. 19.18.) is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self, Matthew 22.37, 38, 39, 40. Luke 10.27. This is more than all the plain Hecatombs, than all the Whole Burnt offerings and Sacrifices, Mark 12.33.
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and particularly as your Saviour directs us in his great and admirable improvements of the Law, Matth. 5. To love our Enemies, bless them that curse us, do good to them that hate us,
and particularly as your Saviour directs us in his great and admirable improvements of the Law, Matthew 5. To love our Enemies, bless them that curse us, do good to them that hate us,
And so has he shew us, in the Parable of the good Samaritan, to take every one for our Neighbour that needeth our Mercy, Luke 10.30. to v. 38. Whereupon farther, we are assur'd of obtaining Mercy, as we are Merciful, in imitation of our Heavenly Father, Matth. 5.7. Luke 6.36 This is that Charity that will cover a multitude of sins.
And so has he show us, in the Parable of the good Samaritan, to take every one for our Neighbour that needs our Mercy, Lycia 10.30. to v. 38. Whereupon farther, we Are assured of obtaining Mercy, as we Are Merciful, in imitation of our Heavenly Father, Matthew 5.7. Lycia 6.36 This is that Charity that will cover a multitude of Sins.
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Which makes St. Peter exhort us so earnestly, above all things to have fervent Charity, &c. 1 Pet. 4, 8, 9. This is the very Life and Soul of Christianity:
Which makes Saint Peter exhort us so earnestly, above all things to have fervent Charity, etc. 1 Pet. 4, 8, 9. This is the very Life and Soul of Christianity:
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as may be manifest entirely from our Saviours most excellent Sermon upon the Mount, Matth. 5.6, 7, &c. Wherefore this must guide and influence our whole Lives and Conversations,
as may be manifest entirely from our Saviors most excellent Sermon upon the Mount, Matthew 5.6, 7, etc. Wherefore this must guide and influence our Whole Lives and Conversations,
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In short, this Charity is in Religion, like the Rational Soul in the Body, (as Aristotle defines it) Tota in toto, & tota in qualibet parte, Entire in the whole,
In short, this Charity is in Religion, like the Rational Soul in the Body, (as Aristotle defines it) Tota in toto, & tota in qualibet parte, Entire in the Whole,
For the inseperable effect of true Love, is to work an identity of Volition, as the Schools speak, i. e. to conform our Wills to the Will of the Person that we love.
For the inseparable Effect of true Love, is to work an identity of Volition, as the Schools speak, i. e. to conform our Wills to the Will of the Person that we love.
For the necessary effect of a Cause, will of necessity follow the being of the true End. 'Tis upon this Supposition, that we our selves expect the same satisfaction.
For the necessary Effect of a Cause, will of necessity follow the being of the true End. It's upon this Supposition, that we our selves expect the same satisfaction.
In like manner all other Expressions of our Love to God, tho' never so plausible to the outward view, without this natural demonstrative effect in keeping his Commandments thereupon, are but mere Flattery and Collusion,
In like manner all other Expressions of our Love to God, though never so plausible to the outward view, without this natural demonstrative Effect in keeping his commandments thereupon, Are but mere Flattery and Collusion,
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in meekness and humility, overcoming the World hereby, 1 John 5.3, 4, 5, And transforming themselves (thro' the Holy Spirit of Love) by the renewing of mind, to prove what is that good,
in meekness and humility, overcoming the World hereby, 1 John 5.3, 4, 5, And transforming themselves (through the Holy Spirit of Love) by the renewing of mind, to prove what is that good,
and acceptable, and perfect will of God, Rom. 12.2. Who would not thus Conscientiously and Zealously discharge all his respective Duties to God, himself, and his Neighbour: as first, in the Religious;
and acceptable, and perfect will of God, Rom. 12.2. Who would not thus Conscientiously and Zealously discharge all his respective Duties to God, himself, and his Neighbour: as First, in the Religious;
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Exercises of Repentance towards God, and Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, Acts 20.21. Of Devout Praise and Prayer: of Holiness; Publick and Private Worship; Reverence of all things Sacred;
Exercises of Repentance towards God, and Faith in our Lord jesus christ, Acts 20.21. Of Devout Praise and Prayer: of Holiness; Public and Private Worship; reverence of all things Sacred;
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which our Excellent Church most Piously Enjoyns, and Celebrates. Secondly, Exercising Sobriety of Mind and Body, in Spiritual Meekness, Courage and Temperance;
which our Excellent Church most Piously Enjoins, and Celebrates. Secondly, Exercising Sobriety of Mind and Body, in Spiritual Meekness, Courage and Temperance;
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and Temptations of a malicious World; compleating those victorious Graces and Duties of Patience, Modesty, Self-denial, Mortification, taking up the Cross,
and Temptations of a malicious World; completing those victorious Graces and Duties of Patience, Modesty, Self-denial, Mortification, taking up the Cross,
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and with the most glorious Passive Valour following the Captain of our Salvation even through a Sea of Blood, Rom 8.37. becoming more than Conquerors, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
and with the most glorious Passive Valour following the Captain of our Salvation even through a Sea of Blood, Rom 8.37. becoming more than Conquerors, in jesus christ our Lord.
Thirdly, In Righteous Exercises of Justice, and Mercy to all Mankind. Which Charity, the very bond of Peace, and of all Vertues, Eph. 4.3. Engages us all too, in that golden Rule of do as we would be done by, Matth. 7.12.
Thirdly, In Righteous Exercises of justice, and Mercy to all Mankind. Which Charity, the very bound of Peace, and of all Virtues, Ephesians 4.3. Engages us all too, in that golden Rule of do as we would be done by, Matthew 7.12.
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And still endeavouring our utmost to live peaceably with all Men, Rom. 12.7. Which, with solid Piety and Temperance, do only promote and secure the common Welfare of all.
And still endeavouring our utmost to live peaceably with all Men, Rom. 12.7. Which, with solid Piety and Temperance, do only promote and secure the Common Welfare of all.
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For what would the World be without these, but a Den of Thieves? All the orderly Societies and Communities of Men, would (without a Metaphor) be so many Wild Beasts let loose upon one another;
For what would the World be without these, but a Den of Thieves? All the orderly Societies and Communities of Men, would (without a Metaphor) be so many Wild Beasts let lose upon one Another;
But where these Rules are Conscientiously practis'd, Mens Rights and Possessions are kept inviolate: The Poor are then favour'd and defended by the Rich;
But where these Rules Are Conscientiously practised, Mens Rights and Possessions Are kept inviolate: The Poor Are then favoured and defended by the Rich;
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will dare to injure other Mens Persons, or invade their Properties, &c. the Sword of Justice (which the Magistrate is not to bear in vain) must be drawn upon such:
will Dare to injure other Men's Persons, or invade their Properties, etc. the Sword of justice (which the Magistrate is not to bear in vain) must be drawn upon such:
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but to be Helpful and Assistant to one another, I say, without an Obligation to this Vertue, we should be left alone to struggle with those Diseases, which we often find enough for our selves and our Friends;
but to be Helpful and Assistant to one Another, I say, without an Obligation to this Virtue, we should be left alone to struggle with those Diseases, which we often find enough for our selves and our Friends;
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So for Temperance and Chastity, what can be better Calculated to serve the Interests, and provide for the Safety of Mankind? Which is notoriously evident from the dismal inconveniencies that Excess and Debauchery bring upon Men.
So for Temperance and Chastity, what can be better Calculated to serve the Interests, and provide for the Safety of Mankind? Which is notoriously evident from the dismal inconveniences that Excess and Debauchery bring upon Men.
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Shortness of Life, and Rottenness of Bones, Pains and Aches, Diseases and Infirmities are the constant attendants upon the constant breach of these Commandments;
Shortness of Life, and Rottenness of Bones, Pains and Aches, Diseases and Infirmities Are the constant attendants upon the constant breach of these commandments;
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He that is made perfect in Love, being free from all distracting Cares, Worldly Anxieties, or servile tormenting Fears, 1 Joh. 4.18. Love secures him in the Pious Filial fear of God alone;
He that is made perfect in Love, being free from all distracting Cares, Worldly Anxieties, or servile tormenting Fears, 1 John 4.18. Love secures him in the Pious Filial Fear of God alone;
However, is it not more commendable, and glorious to suffer patiently for well-doing than evil doing in any case whatever, 1 Pet. 2.19, 20. and will not Charity rejoyce exceedingly in being revil'd, and persecuted for Conscience sake;
However, is it not more commendable, and glorious to suffer patiently for welldoing than evil doing in any case whatever, 1 Pet. 2.19, 20. and will not Charity rejoice exceedingly in being reviled, and persecuted for Conscience sake;
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when so great a Blessedness as the Kingdom of Heaven will be the Reward, and everlasting Glory Crowns the Martyr, Matth. 5.10, 11, 12. Nay, who would not (upon any account) even through many Tribulations, enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Acts 14.22.
when so great a Blessedness as the Kingdom of Heaven will be the Reward, and everlasting Glory Crowns the Martyr, Matthew 5.10, 11, 12. Nay, who would not (upon any account) even through many Tribulations, enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Acts 14.22.
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and joyfully admitted into that Kingdom prepar'd for them, where Charity hath fed the Hungry, cloathed the Naked, visited the Sick, &c. Matth. 25.34, 35, 36. hath reliev'd the Oppress'd,
and joyfully admitted into that Kingdom prepared for them, where Charity hath fed the Hungry, clothed the Naked, visited the Sick, etc. Matthew 25.34, 35, 36. hath relieved the Oppressed,
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and this with the Acts of Justice and Piety, (instead of all the costly laborious Services and Sacrifices of Nature) God hath shewed thee, O Man, to be good under the Old Law, Mic. 6.8. as thus the Gospel teacheth us to deny Ungodliness, and Worldly Lusts;
and this with the Acts of justice and Piety, (instead of all the costly laborious Services and Sacrifices of Nature) God hath showed thee, Oh Man, to be good under the Old Law, Mic. 6.8. as thus the Gospel Teaches us to deny Ungodliness, and Worldly Lustiest;
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As these are main Topicks of Persuasion, great Motives to Action, and high Encouragements to Perseverance against all Difficulties and Obstacles in the way.
As these Are main Topicks of Persuasion, great Motives to Actium, and high Encouragements to Perseverance against all Difficulties and Obstacles in the Way.
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This is positively requir'd of us by our Lord, who hath most Right to our Love and Obedience upon our Creation, Redemption, and continual Preservation:
This is positively required of us by our Lord, who hath most Right to our Love and obedience upon our Creation, Redemption, and continual Preservation:
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not regarding the true Wisdom from above (so full of this Excessive, Universal Charity, the very Temper of Heaven, the Image of the Divinity) which is first Pure,
not regarding the true Wisdom from above (so full of this Excessive, Universal Charity, the very Temper of Heaven, the Image of the Divinity) which is First Pure,
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Thus for instance, the truely Charitable Person (beyond all the greatest Heroes of the World) is Master of himself, has conquer'd his Passions and corrupt Affections;
Thus for instance, the truly Charitable Person (beyond all the greatest Heroes of the World) is Master of himself, has conquered his Passion and corrupt Affections;
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is as faithful to God and his Church, or his Ministers, as to Caesar and the State, matth. 17.21. c. 22. v. 21. Wrongs no Man, does good to all, especially the Houshold of Faith;
is as faithful to God and his Church, or his Ministers, as to Caesar and the State, Matthew. 17.21. c. 22. v. 21. Wrongs no Man, does good to all, especially the Household of Faith;
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owes no Man any thing but Love, Gal. 6.10. Rom. 13.8. provides for his own, and uses Hospitality, 2 Tim. 5.8. 1 Pet. 4.19. depends upon Grace and Providence;
owes no Man any thing but Love, Gal. 6.10. Rom. 13.8. provides for his own, and uses Hospitality, 2 Tim. 5.8. 1 Pet. 4.19. depends upon Grace and Providence;
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trusts in the Merits of his Saviour, and who obtains his blessed Legacy of Peace, Joh. 14.17. c. 16. So is he secure from the Strokes either of Justice, or Violence.
trusts in the Merits of his Saviour, and who obtains his blessed Legacy of Peace, John 14.17. c. 16. So is he secure from the Strokes either of justice, or Violence.
None but a Tyrant, or Villain indeed, would injure such a Person, who (as one truly speaks) is so far from the Designs of Dishonesty, &c. that his hands are oblig'd to be employ'd in Charity;
None but a Tyrant, or Villain indeed, would injure such a Person, who (as one truly speaks) is so Far from the Designs of Dishonesty, etc. that his hands Are obliged to be employed in Charity;
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Thus his Life is safe from the Stroke of Justice, and Injustice too, if Christianity might be admitted to represent unto the Russian the Obligation that she lays on her Disciples to affront no Man. However,
Thus his Life is safe from the Stroke of justice, and Injustice too, if Christianity might be admitted to represent unto the Russian the Obligation that she lays on her Disciples to affront no Man. However,
as he can't be an Enemy to any, but is always a Friend and Benefactor to Mankind in general, by good Wishes and Prayers at least, where 'tis not in his Power to act;
as he can't be an Enemy to any, but is always a Friend and Benefactor to Mankind in general, by good Wishes and Prayers At least, where it's not in his Power to act;
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having plac'd his Treasure, and set his Heart and Affections upon things above and not below, Col. 3.1, 2. avoiding the Snares and Temptations of Riches, by doing good with them, 2 Tim. 6.9, 17, 18, 19. And being assur'd of God's Protection,
having placed his Treasure, and Set his Heart and Affections upon things above and not below, Col. 3.1, 2. avoiding the Snares and Temptations of Riches, by doing good with them, 2 Tim. 6.9, 17, 18, 19. And being assured of God's Protection,
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knowing that he shall not be tempted above that he is able, but in all Trials shall happily escape, 1 Cor. 10 13. So in the midst of Storms and Tempests, Crosses and Afflictions, Wars and Desolations, he remains unmov'd like an invincible Rock upon stedfast Faith,
knowing that he shall not be tempted above that he is able, but in all Trials shall happily escape, 1 Cor. 10 13. So in the midst of Storms and Tempests, Crosses and Afflictions, Wars and Desolations, he remains unmoved like an invincible Rock upon steadfast Faith,
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and in the Day of Judgment, when he'll be receiv'd into the Joy of his Lord, Matth. 25. Which now sufficiently manifests our Obligations upon Interest,
and in the Day of Judgement, when he'll be received into the Joy of his Lord, Matthew 25. Which now sufficiently manifests our Obligations upon Interest,
which plainly signifies the vast difference between Real and Nominal Christians, between the faithful and pretended Lovers of Christ, who are all known by their Fruits, Matth. 7.15.
which plainly signifies the vast difference between Real and Nominal Christians, between the faithful and pretended Lovers of christ, who Are all known by their Fruits, Matthew 7.15.
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If there were no other way to judge of the Reality of Mens Affections, than the Greatness of their own Pretences, there might not be devis'd a more impertinent waste of time,
If there were no other Way to judge of the Reality of Men's Affections, than the Greatness of their own Pretences, there might not be devised a more impertinent waste of time,
and his Religion has set Father against Son, Brother against Brother, &c. Ver. 53. And this has taken such entire Possession of our Affections, that has sadly crowded out all Charity for one another.
and his Religion has Set Father against Son, Brother against Brother, etc. Ver. 53. And this has taken such entire Possession of our Affections, that has sadly crowded out all Charity for one Another.
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and made out by an entire Obedience to his Commands, as himself requires, Joh. 14.15, 21. Eph. 1. Moreover, what an impudent Affront is it to him,
and made out by an entire obedience to his Commands, as himself requires, John 14.15, 21. Ephesians 1. Moreover, what an impudent Affront is it to him,
So Christendom is too fatally become the vilest part of the World, a Sink of all those Abominations, which even Barbarians detest. O the Horror, and Misery!
So Christendom is too fatally become the Vilest part of the World, a Sink of all those Abominations, which even Barbarians detest. O the Horror, and Misery!
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Christianity destroy'd by its base uncharitable Professors, and the Gospel subverted by surious pretended Zealots, whose Condemnation will be the heavier:
Christianity destroyed by its base uncharitable Professors, and the Gospel subverted by surious pretended Zealots, whose Condemnation will be the Heavier:
as chiefly the Unclean, and Rebellious, the Presumptuous and Self-will'd, that fear not to speak Evil of Dignities, 2 Pet. 2. to v. 11. Among those damnable Hereticks, who even deny the Lord that bought them,
as chiefly the Unclean, and Rebellious, the Presumptuous and Self-willed, that Fear not to speak Evil of Dignities, 2 Pet. 2. to v. 11. Among those damnable Heretics, who even deny the Lord that bought them,
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Wherein how easie soever 'tis to deceive others, and what's more our selves, into an Opinion that we love Christ, &c. when at the same time we do nothing less;
Wherein how easy soever it's to deceive Others, and what's more our selves, into an Opinion that we love christ, etc. when At the same time we do nothing less;
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or how dexterously soever we can put the Cheat upon the World, and get the Name of Religious, at so cheap a rate as the Trouble of a well dissembled Hypocrisie, &c. yet Christ sees the Heart,
or how dexterously soever we can put the Cheat upon the World, and get the Name of Religious, At so cheap a rate as the Trouble of a well dissembled Hypocrisy, etc. yet christ sees the Heart,
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but he that doth the Will of my Father which is in Heaven, Matth. 7.21. And, Luk. 6.46. Why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? So was he revil'd by his Crucifiers.
but he that does the Will of my Father which is in Heaven, Matthew 7.21. And, Luk. 6.46. Why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? So was he reviled by his Crucifiers.
But what Lord, or Governor, what Parent, or Master, would endure such heinous Mockeries, and daring Contradictions? Can we think then that the great King of Kings,
But what Lord, or Governor, what Parent, or Master, would endure such heinous Mockeries, and daring Contradictions? Can we think then that the great King of Kings,
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And to what wretched pupose has such a Man been at the Pains to keep the Commandments, who has thus literally labour'd for the Wind. As he is no less faulty, whose Obedience is Peace-meal and Partial.
And to what wretched purpose has such a Man been At the Pains to keep the commandments, who has thus literally laboured for the Wind. As he is no less faulty, whose obedience is Peace-meal and Partial.
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Charity is Universal, and 'tis this grand Principle which is signified in all this Discourse, this pure Christian Love, which will surely Direct, Regulate,
Charity is Universal, and it's this grand Principle which is signified in all this Discourse, this pure Christian Love, which will surely Direct, Regulate,
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God sheweth mercy unto thousands of them that love him, and keep his Commandments, Exod. 20.6. he keepeth Covenant and Mercy for them that love him, and observe his Commandments, Neh. 1.5. the Lord preserveth all them that love him, Psal. 145.20. and we know, that all things works together for good to them that love God, Rom. 8.28. the same are known of him, 1 Cor. 8.3.
God shows mercy unto thousands of them that love him, and keep his commandments, Exod 20.6. he Keepeth Covenant and Mercy for them that love him, and observe his commandments, Neh 1.5. the Lord Preserveth all them that love him, Psalm 145.20. and we know, that all things works together for good to them that love God, Rom. 8.28. the same Are known of him, 1 Cor. 8.3.
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and a Kingdom to to them that love him, Jam. 1.12. c. 2.5. and hath prepared glorious Mansions, invisible Joys in Heaven for those that love him, Joh. 14.2. 1 Cor. 2.9. Take good heed therefore unto your selves, that ye love the Lord your God, Josh. 23.11. and in Love let each one, both high and low, make Joshua's Pious Resolution, c. 24.15. As for me and my House, we will serve the Lord:
and a Kingdom to to them that love him, Jam. 1.12. c. 2.5. and hath prepared glorious Mansions, invisible Joys in Heaven for those that love him, John 14.2. 1 Cor. 2.9. Take good heed Therefore unto your selves, that you love the Lord your God, Josh. 23.11. and in Love let each one, both high and low, make Joshua's Pious Resolution, c. 24.15. As for me and my House, we will serve the Lord:
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and left us United Witness on Earth in the Spiritual Ministry of his Word and Sacraments, 1 Joh. 5.7 8. all testifying our Redemption by the Son of Love, v. 9, &c. that only begotten and well-beloved Eternal Son, the Brightness of his Father's Glory,
and left us United Witness on Earth in the Spiritual Ministry of his Word and Sacraments, 1 John 5.7 8. all testifying our Redemption by the Son of Love, v. 9, etc. that only begotten and well-beloved Eternal Son, the Brightness of his Father's Glory,
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and the express Image of his Person, by whom all things were made, and whom all the Angels of God do Worship, Heb. 1.1, 2, &c. that ever living Word, Wisdom,
and the express Image of his Person, by whom all things were made, and whom all the Angels of God do Worship, Hebrew 1.1, 2, etc. that ever living Word, Wisdom,
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and God manifest in our Flesh, who thus alone could satisfie infinite Justice for us, Joh, 1.1, &c. 1 Cor. 1.24, 30. 1 Tim. 3.16. He reliev'd us in our most forlorn Condition and remediless Misery ▪ He, beyond all the instances of endearing vertuous Friendship;
and God manifest in our Flesh, who thus alone could satisfy infinite justice for us, John, 1.1, etc. 1 Cor. 1.24, 30. 1 Tim. 3.16. He relieved us in our most forlorn Condition and remediless Misery ▪ He, beyond all the instances of endearing virtuous Friendship;
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as he well knew, already had, and together with their Posterity for ever, would be repeated Transgressions of the most equitable Laws, ungratefully provoke him and his Father.
as he well knew, already had, and together with their Posterity for ever, would be repeated Transgressions of the most equitable Laws, ungratefully provoke him and his Father.
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and the greatest Prosperity of this World could signifie no more to our Happiness, than the fatal Finery of those poor Beasts which the Heathens put upon them before the Sacrifice.
and the greatest Prosperity of this World could signify no more to our Happiness, than the fatal Finery of those poor Beasts which the heathens put upon them before the Sacrifice.
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and the fading Vanity of all Sublunary things, may really cause the Great Solomon's Vexation of Spirit, Eccl. and embitter all our Felicities here,
and the fading Vanity of all Sublunary things, may really cause the Great Solomon's Vexation of Spirit, Ecclesiastes and embitter all our Felicities Here,
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Nay, upon other Considerations moreover, profess wisely the true Christians with St. Paul, 1 Cor. 15.19. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
Nay, upon other Considerations moreover, profess wisely the true Christians with Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 15.19. If in this life only we have hope in christ, we Are of all men most miserable.
But now the assurances which his Death and Resurrection give us of a future state of Immortal Love and Bliss, may well encourage and oblige our constant unlimited Charity;
But now the assurances which his Death and Resurrection give us of a future state of Immortal Love and Bliss, may well encourage and oblige our constant unlimited Charity;
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