THESE Words have a necessary Dependence upon the Verse foregoing, as appears from those Words in the Text, from thence; that is, from the Wilderness, which God had said he would bring her into,
THESE Words have a necessary Dependence upon the Verse foregoing, as appears from those Words in the Text, from thence; that is, from the Wilderness, which God had said he would bring her into,
In the first Chapter of this Prophecy, and in the former part of this, God had been severely threatning the People of the Jews, denouncing Judgments against them for their Idolatry, and other crying Abominations;
In the First Chapter of this Prophecy, and in the former part of this, God had been severely threatening the People of the jews, denouncing Judgments against them for their Idolatry, and other crying Abominations;
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and of his returning to them in Grace and Mercy, and bestowing upon them many both Temporal and Spiritual Mercies upon their return to him their only rightful Owner, their first Husband.
and of his returning to them in Grace and Mercy, and bestowing upon them many both Temporal and Spiritual mercies upon their return to him their only rightful Owner, their First Husband.
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so he himself calls on her to put away her Whoredoms and Adulteries, threatning her if she did not, ver. 3.6, 9, to the 13th, and adds Promises too of reclaiming her by Afflictions:
so he himself calls on her to put away her Whoredoms and Adulteries, threatening her if she did not, ver. 3.6, 9, to the 13th, and adds Promises too of reclaiming her by Afflictions:
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he says he will hedge up her way with Thorns, yet promiseth this shall be the Fruit of it, That she shall say, I will go and return to my first Husband, &c. and in the 14th Verse he says, he will bring her into the Wilderness,
he Says he will hedge up her Way with Thorns, yet promises this shall be the Fruit of it, That she shall say, I will go and return to my First Husband, etc. and in the 14th Verse he Says, he will bring her into the Wilderness,
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In these Words there is a plain Reference to that History, which we have in the 7th of Joshua; where you have the Relation of Israel 's being worsted by the Men of Ai, upon Achan 's Sin there recorded;
In these Words there is a plain Referente to that History, which we have in the 7th of joshua; where you have the Relation of Israel is being worsted by the Men of Ai, upon achan is since there recorded;
It was a very fruitful Valley between Jericho and Ai; their entring into which, and partaking of the Fruits of it, was a Door of Hope to them, a Pledge and Earnest, that God would give them full Possession of the Land of Canaan: But that Door of Hope was shut against them for Achan 's Sin, till Judgment was executed upon him for it;
It was a very fruitful Valley between Jericho and Ai; their entering into which, and partaking of the Fruits of it, was a Door of Hope to them, a Pledge and Earnest, that God would give them full Possession of the Land of Canaan: But that Door of Hope was shut against them for achan is since, till Judgement was executed upon him for it;
but upon that being done, this Door of Hope was opened to them again, they succeeded against Ai, and had that given them as a renewed Earnest of their enjoying Canaan.
but upon that being done, this Door of Hope was opened to them again, they succeeded against Ai, and had that given them as a renewed Earnest of their enjoying Canaan.
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yet if they would (as Israel did in the Days of Joshua ) reform and return to God, restrain and punish Sin, that should be to them a Door of Hope, that God would return to them in Mercy,
yet if they would (as Israel did in the Days of joshua) reform and return to God, restrain and Punish since, that should be to them a Door of Hope, that God would return to them in Mercy,
by bringing to due legal Punishment Sin and Profaneness, Swearing, Drunkenness, Uncleanness, Sabbath-Profanation, and those things and Practices that are the Causes and Occasions of,
by bringing to due Legal Punishment since and Profaneness, Swearing, drunkenness, Uncleanness, Sabbath profanation, and those things and Practices that Are the Causes and Occasions of,
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(Doctrine.) When a People have, by their Sins, brought themselves into a Wilderness-Condition, and into a Valley of Achor, into great Troubles and Distresses;
(Doctrine.) When a People have, by their Sins, brought themselves into a Wilderness condition, and into a Valley of Achor, into great Troubles and Distresses;
yet if they be brought to Repentance and Reformation, and that Work be effectually set about and carried on, it will be a Door of Hope of God's continuing or restoring his gracious Presence among them,
yet if they be brought to Repentance and Reformation, and that Work be effectually Set about and carried on, it will be a Door of Hope of God's Continuing or restoring his gracious Presence among them,
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yet they are sharp Chastenings, and are for the present, and to Sense, a Valley of Achor, not joyous, but grievous, Heb. 12.11. This is clear, both from the History to which this Expression of the Valley of Achor relates, Josh. 7. and from the present State of the Church of the Jews, in the time when Hosea prophesied.
yet they Are sharp Chastenings, and Are for the present, and to Sense, a Valley of Achor, not joyous, but grievous, Hebrew 12.11. This is clear, both from the History to which this Expression of the Valley of Achor relates, Josh. 7. and from the present State of the Church of the jews, in the time when Hosea prophesied.
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and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, this brought Judgments upon Israel; so that they could not stand before the Men of Ai: Yea, God expressy threatens, That he would not be with them any more,
and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, this brought Judgments upon Israel; so that they could not stand before the Men of Ai: Yea, God expressy threatens, That he would not be with them any more,
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nor Mercy, nor Knowledge of God, but swearing, lying, committing Adultery, Sabbath-Profanation, and the like break forth, God hath a Controversy with such a Land,
nor Mercy, nor Knowledge of God, but swearing, lying, committing Adultery, Sabbath profanation, and the like break forth, God hath a Controversy with such a Land,
II. Another Proposition which may be gathered, both from the History Josh. 7. and the State of Israel, at the time of the delivering this Prophecy, is, That when God hath begun to shew Mercy to a People, hath brought them out of great Distresses, out of an Egypt, and a Wilderness, into a Canaan; a pleasant Land,
II another Proposition which may be gathered, both from the History Josh. 7. and the State of Israel, At the time of the delivering this Prophecy, is, That when God hath begun to show Mercy to a People, hath brought them out of great Distresses, out of an Egypt, and a Wilderness, into a Canaan; a pleasant Land,
it provokes God to turn a fruitful Land into a barren Wilderness, a pleasant Valley into a Valley of Achor. Thus it was with Israel in the time of Joshua: God had delivered them out of Egypt, carried them through the Red-Sea,
it provokes God to turn a fruitful Land into a barren Wilderness, a pleasant Valley into a Valley of Achor. Thus it was with Israel in the time of joshua: God had Delivered them out of Egypt, carried them through the Red sea,
and Wilderness, and out of it through Jordan, as on dry Land; delivered Jericho into their Hands, given them Possession, Livery and Seism of a fruitful Valley,
and Wilderness, and out of it through Jordan, as on dry Land; Delivered Jericho into their Hands, given them Possession, Livery and Seism of a fruitful Valley,
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yet for the Sin of Achan, till by their punishing him for it, they had cleared themselves from the Guilt of it, God turned this pleasant Land and this fruitful Valley, into a Valley of Achor, a Valley of great Trouble,
yet for the since of achan, till by their punishing him for it, they had cleared themselves from the Gilded of it, God turned this pleasant Land and this fruitful Valley, into a Valley of Achor, a Valley of great Trouble,
And this Proposition is also proved from the Case of Israel, in the time of this Prophet Hosea, who prophesied in the Days of Jeroboam, the Son of Joash, King of Israel, cap. 1. v. 1. There was a Door of Hope opened to them in a Valley of Achor, in a time of great Trouble to the ten Tribes,
And this Proposition is also proved from the Case of Israel, in the time of this Prophet Hosea, who prophesied in the Days of Jeroboam, the Son of Joash, King of Israel, cap. 1. v. 1. There was a Door of Hope opened to them in a Valley of Achor, in a time of great Trouble to the ten Tribes,
nor any Helper for Israel; then God saved them by the hand of this Jeroboam the second, he restored the Coast of Israel, as God had foretold by the Prophet Jonah; yet by the Sins of Israel, this Door was soon shut,
nor any Helper for Israel; then God saved them by the hand of this Jeroboam the second, he restored the Coast of Israel, as God had foretold by the Prophet Jonah; yet by the Sins of Israel, this Door was soon shut,
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Now in handling this Proposition, I shall speak somewhat, God assisting, to these particulars. (I.) Briefly shew what kind of Reformation of Manners that is, which will render a Valley of Achor a Door of Hope,
Now in handling this Proposition, I shall speak somewhat, God assisting, to these particulars. (I) Briefly show what kind of Reformation of Manners that is, which will render a Valley of Achor a Door of Hope,
and much more the effecting such a Reformation, will open a Door of Hope. (III.) Give the Reasons of it. (IV.) Shew what it will be a Door of Hope of, and (V.) Apply it.
and much more the effecting such a Reformation, will open a Door of Hope. (III.) Give the Reasons of it. (IV.) Show what it will be a Door of Hope of, and (V.) Apply it.
(I.) What kind of Reformation it is, and what Attempts and Endeavours towards it, are those, that will prove a Door of Hope of God's gracious Presence with, and Blessing upon a People.
(I) What kind of Reformation it is, and what Attempts and Endeavours towards it, Are those, that will prove a Door of Hope of God's gracious Presence with, and Blessing upon a People.
and whether in Societies, or single Persons, they must be vigorous, unwearied and persevering, not giving over upon any Discouragements they meet with.
and whither in Societies, or single Persons, they must be vigorous, unwearied and persevering, not giving over upon any Discouragements they meet with.
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All that ingage in such a Work as the Reformation of the loose, profane Manners of a degenerate, debauched Age, had need be furnished with holy Courage and Resolution to go on against all Discouragements:
All that engage in such a Work as the Reformation of the lose, profane Manners of a degenerate, debauched Age, had need be furnished with holy Courage and Resolution to go on against all Discouragements:
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Weak and faint Endeavours will never prevail against strong and rampant Sins, and raging Corruptions. Satan will rage and raise Opposition, when he sees his Kingdom struck at and shaken;
Weak and faint Endeavours will never prevail against strong and rampant Sins, and raging Corruptions. Satan will rage and raise Opposition, when he sees his Kingdom struck At and shaken;
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not a Reformation by halves, not only reforming the gross, outward Acts of more than ordinary heinous, scandalous Sins, such as Swearing, Drunkenness, Uncleanness, open Sabbath-Profanation, and the like;
not a Reformation by halves, not only reforming the gross, outward Acts of more than ordinary heinous, scandalous Sins, such as Swearing, drunkenness, Uncleanness, open Sabbath profanation, and the like;
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but even those that are lesser Sins, in the Esteem of Men, such as unruly Passions, Covetousness, Pride of Heart and Life, &c. These we must pray and endeavour to our utmost the Reformation of,
but even those that Are lesser Sins, in the Esteem of Men, such as unruly Passion, Covetousness, Pride of Heart and Life, etc. These we must pray and endeavour to our utmost the Reformation of,
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To bring our selves and press others, to the conscientious Performance of Family-Worship, of constant daily reading the Word and Prayer, Morning and Evening;
To bring our selves and press Others, to the conscientious Performance of Family worship, of constant daily reading the Word and Prayer, Morning and Evening;
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frequent instructing and catechising Children and Servants; strict Sabbath-Sanctification as well as reforming gross Sabbath-Profanation; and the Performance of secret Duties.
frequent instructing and catechising Children and Servants; strict Sabbath sanctification as well as reforming gross Sabbath profanation; and the Performance of secret Duties.
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I grant that even upon the Reformation of Manners, as to outward Acts of gross and scandalous Sins, God may suspend the Execution of temporal Judgments for a time,
I grant that even upon the Reformation of Manners, as to outward Acts of gross and scandalous Sins, God may suspend the Execution of temporal Judgments for a time,
but these were but Reprieves, both in the Case of Ahab, who afterwards was cut off by an untimely and violent Death, 1 King. 22.34, 35, and so it proved with Nineveh, as the Prophecy of Nahum doth emphatically shew.
but these were but Reprieves, both in the Case of Ahab, who afterwards was Cut off by an untimely and violent Death, 1 King. 22.34, 35, and so it proved with Nineveh, as the Prophecy of Nahum does emphatically show.
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(3.) That Reformation of Manners, which will be an effectual Door of Hope, of obtaining thorow Mercies, especially spiritual ones, must be a sincere, unfeigned Reformation, such an one as hath the Heart ingaged in it,
(3.) That Reformation of Manners, which will be an effectual Door of Hope, of obtaining thorough mercies, especially spiritual ones, must be a sincere, unfeigned Reformation, such an one as hath the Heart engaged in it,
Sin forsaken and Duty performed from Principles of Faith and Love. When Judah returned not with her whole Heart, but feignedly, Jer. 3.10. out of Complyance with, or Fear of the Laws of Men, Judgment was suspended for a time, during the Life of a good Josiah, but was executed upon Judah after his Death:
since forsaken and Duty performed from Principles of Faith and Love. When Judah returned not with her Whole Heart, but feignedly, Jer. 3.10. out of Compliance with, or fear of the Laws of Men, Judgement was suspended for a time, during the Life of a good Josiah, but was executed upon Judah After his Death:
trust in him, and him alone, as the Lord their only Righteousness and their only Strength, Isai. 45 24. so as by Faith to fetch Strength from Christ, to forsake Sin, do Duty,
trust in him, and him alone, as the Lord their only Righteousness and their only Strength, Isaiah 45 24. so as by Faith to fetch Strength from christ, to forsake since, do Duty,
but because I believed the Precepts, Threatnings and Promises in the Word, yea, do believe in and rest upon Christ for my Justification, Sanctification and Salvation;
but Because I believed the Precepts, Threatenings and Promises in the Word, yea, do believe in and rest upon christ for my Justification, Sanctification and Salvation;
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And Ministers should in all their Exhortations of People to Reformation, press them not to rest in any thing short of Christ, Faith in him, Union to him,
And Ministers should in all their Exhortations of People to Reformation, press them not to rest in any thing short of christ, Faith in him, union to him,
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and Communion with him, as our Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption; and let us all see, that we take up in no Reformation short of this.
and Communion with him, as our Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption; and let us all see, that we take up in no Reformation short of this.
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A Reformation in our selves and others, thus qualified, will be a great and effectual Door opened to you, of Hope of obtaining spiritual and eternal Mercies,
A Reformation in our selves and Others, thus qualified, will be a great and effectual Door opened to you, of Hope of obtaining spiritual and Eternal mercies,
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II. The second General Head is, to prove the Point, That the setting upon, and vigorously and effectually carrying on a Work of Reformation, opens a Door of Hope of God's Presence in and with,
II The second General Head is, to prove the Point, That the setting upon, and vigorously and effectually carrying on a Work of Reformation, Opens a Door of Hope of God's Presence in and with,
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Thus, in the second Verse of this Chapter, he calls upon the Children to plead with their Mother (even private Christians are, in their place, to promote Church-Reformation) and directs what should be done by Churches and particular Members, to prevent or remove Judgments, and obtain Mercies;
Thus, in the second Verse of this Chapter, he calls upon the Children to plead with their Mother (even private Christians Are, in their place, to promote Church reformation) and directs what should be done by Churches and particular Members, to prevent or remove Judgments, and obtain mercies;
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(2.) It appears, That setting upon, and carrying on thorow Reformation in the Hearts and Lives of Men, is the way to make a Valley of Achor a Door of Hope, in that God promises to send Afflictions on his People,
(2.) It appears, That setting upon, and carrying on thorough Reformation in the Hearts and Lives of Men, is the Way to make a Valley of Achor a Door of Hope, in that God promises to send Afflictions on his People,
but they close with a precious Promise, That her having her way hedged up with Thorns, shall have this gracious Issue and Effect, that she shall say, I will go and return to my first Husband, &c. and this was to give her a Door of Hope; so God promiseth, Ps. 89.30. — 36. He will not take away his Loving-kindness, but bring Meat out of the Eater.
but they close with a precious Promise, That her having her Way hedged up with Thorns, shall have this gracious Issue and Effect, that she shall say, I will go and return to my First Husband, etc. and this was to give her a Door of Hope; so God promises, Ps. 89.30. — 36. He will not take away his Lovingkindness, but bring Meat out of the Eater.
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when by their Afflictions they are brought to Reformation, in that God hath made many gracious Promises, That when a People return to him by thorow Reformation, he will return to them in Mercy.
when by their Afflictions they Are brought to Reformation, in that God hath made many gracious Promises, That when a People return to him by thorough Reformation, he will return to them in Mercy.
So 2 Chr. 7.13, 14. Isai. 1.16, — 20, and 25, 26. Jer. 3.12, 13, 14, 15, and 22. Mal. 3.10, 11, 12. All these Promises, and many more such, hath God made to a Peoples thorow Reformation and Return to God.
So 2 Christ 7.13, 14. Isaiah 1.16, — 20, and 25, 26. Jer. 3.12, 13, 14, 15, and 22. Malachi 3.10, 11, 12. All these Promises, and many more such, hath God made to a Peoples thorough Reformation and Return to God.
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What they by their Sins, had made to themselves a Valley of Achor, God, when he hath brought them to Repentance and Reformation, hath made a Door of Hope to them;
What they by their Sins, had made to themselves a Valley of Achor, God, when he hath brought them to Repentance and Reformation, hath made a Door of Hope to them;
this is clearly proved from that fore-mentioned 7th of Joshua, when Achan had sinned in the accursed thing that Valley, which was a Door of Hope of their full possessing the Land of Canaan, was turned into a Valley of Achor; but when Israel reformed and executed Justice upon Achan, the Valley of Achor became again a Door of Hope to them.
this is clearly proved from that forementioned 7th of joshua, when achan had sinned in the accursed thing that Valley, which was a Door of Hope of their full possessing the Land of Canaan, was turned into a Valley of Achor; but when Israel reformed and executed justice upon achan, the Valley of Achor became again a Door of Hope to them.
then there was a Door of Hope opened to them, and God's Soul was grieved for the Misery of Israel, ver 16. But so much for the Scripture-Proof of the Doctrine.
then there was a Door of Hope opened to them, and God's Soul was grieved for the Misery of Israel, for 16. But so much for the Scripture proof of the Doctrine.
because by true Repentance, and right and thorow Reformation, the deserving, procuring, Cause of God's Judgments and a Peoples Troubles, are removed out of the way.
Because by true Repentance, and right and thorough Reformation, the deserving, procuring, Cause of God's Judgments and a Peoples Troubles, Are removed out of the Way.
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or in special Mercy vouchsafes even temporal Deliverance to, and suspends the actual conferring of Saving-Mercy, till these are at least seminally wrought in Men in Regeneration and effectual Calling, to render them willing to accept of Christ,
or in special Mercy vouchsafes even temporal Deliverance to, and suspends the actual conferring of Saving-Mercy, till these Are At least seminally wrought in Men in Regeneration and effectual Calling, to render them willing to accept of christ,
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(IV.) A Fourth general Head to be spoken to in handling the Doctrine, is, what a right Reformation vigorously carried on, opens a Door of Hope to a People of obtaining:
(IV.) A Fourth general Head to be spoken to in handling the Doctrine, is, what a right Reformation vigorously carried on, Opens a Door of Hope to a People of obtaining:
and God blesses these Endeavours, so that they take effect, there is a Door of Hope set open, that God will remove and turn away his Judgments, which by their Sins they have brought upon themselves.
and God Blesses these Endeavours, so that they take Effect, there is a Door of Hope Set open, that God will remove and turn away his Judgments, which by their Sins they have brought upon themselves.
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and to remove such as are actually inflicted on, and felt by a People; thus in the often fore-quoted 7th of Joshua, when Israel took away the accursed thing,
and to remove such as Are actually inflicted on, and felt by a People; thus in the often forequoted 7th of joshua, when Israel took away the accursed thing,
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and faithful Counsellours, Rulers and Governours, and blessing their Counsels and Government, both for the temporal and spiritual good of such a People, Isai. 1.16, — 20, and ver. 25, 26. And this is a great Mercy.
and faithful Counsellors, Rulers and Governors, and blessing their Counsels and Government, both for the temporal and spiritual good of such a People, Isaiah 1.16, — 20, and for. 25, 26. And this is a great Mercy.
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This second of Hosea proves this, ver. 17, 18, 21, 22. When God takes away the Name of Baalim out of her Mouth, he makes a Covenant for them with the whole Creation,
This second of Hosea Proves this, ver. 17, 18, 21, 22. When God Takes away the Name of Baalim out of her Mouth, he makes a Covenant for them with the Whole Creation,
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yea, and to give all due Incouragement to all such as regularly endeavour to stem the strong Tide of Irreligion and Profaneness, by bringing to Conviction and legal Punishments, such as are guilty of Tipling, Drunkenness, Swearing, Uncleanness, Sabbath-Profanation,
yea, and to give all due Encouragement to all such as regularly endeavour to stem the strong Tide of Irreligion and Profaneness, by bringing to Conviction and Legal Punishments, such as Are guilty of Tippling, drunkenness, Swearing, Uncleanness, Sabbath profanation,
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If God stir up, and spirit Magistrates to do their Duty in this Matter, it will be a Door of Hope, of God's continuing and further vouchsafing Mercy to us, and our Land, Jer. 5.1.
If God stir up, and Spirit Magistrates to do their Duty in this Matter, it will be a Door of Hope, of God's Continuing and further vouchsafing Mercy to us, and our Land, Jer. 5.1.
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a Man, i. e. a Magistrate, or great Man, as ver. 5. Blessed be God, we are not altogether without this Door of Hope, God having stirred up our late Parliament to address to His Majesty, our Rightful, Gracious, King William, to issue out his Gracious, Religious Proclamation,
a Man, i. e. a Magistrate, or great Man, as for. 5. Blessed be God, we Are not altogether without this Door of Hope, God having stirred up our late Parliament to address to His Majesty, our Rightful, Gracious, King William, to issue out his Gracious, Religious Proclamation,
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and at the Doors of Inferiour Magistrates, such as are Justices and Magistrates in Corporations. And blessed be God, we are not without such in many places;
and At the Doors of Inferior Magistrates, such as Are Justices and Magistrates in Corporations. And blessed be God, we Are not without such in many places;
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(2.) And as Magistrates, so Ministers are hence to be exhorted, to promote Repentance and Reformation in People, both by their Doctrine, Instructions, Reproofs,
(2.) And as Magistrates, so Ministers Are hence to be exhorted, to promote Repentance and Reformation in People, both by their Doctrine, Instructions, Reproofs,
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And they must especially, be sure to forward this good Work of Reformation, by their burning and shining Examples, the peculiar Unblameableness, Convincingness, Holiness, and Spirituality of their Conversations;
And they must especially, be sure to forward this good Work of Reformation, by their burning and shining Examples, the peculiar Unblamableness, Convincingness, Holiness, and Spirituality of their Conversations;
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and by applying themselves also to the Magistrate for the executing the Laws upon them, in order to the reclaiming the Parties offending, the warning of others,
and by applying themselves also to the Magistrate for the executing the Laws upon them, in order to the reclaiming the Parties offending, the warning of Others,
and in Matters of Religion, where the difference is not in Fundamental and necessary Doctrines, or in Matters of Practice and Worship, wherein good Men may differ;
and in Matters of Religion, where the difference is not in Fundamental and necessary Doctrines, or in Matters of Practice and Worship, wherein good Men may differ;
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yea, possibly eternally saving the Offenders, honouring and pleasing God, and securing his Blessing upon the publick, which should be your ends in all you do in this way.
yea, possibly eternally Saving the Offenders, honouring and pleasing God, and securing his Blessing upon the public, which should be your ends in all you do in this Way.
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because it is so well and fully done in those many excellent Sermons preached by several, both Conformists and Nonconformists to the Societies for Reformation in London; and also in that Sermon, which you of this Place lately heard,
Because it is so well and Fully done in those many excellent Sermons preached by several, both Conformists and nonconformists to the Societies for Reformation in London; and also in that Sermon, which you of this Place lately herd,
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as therefore you would prevent or remove the Judgments of God, and Tokens of his Displeasure feared or felt, Magistrates, Ministers or People should set themselves every one in their Places rigorously, to stem the Torrent of Loosness and Profaneness,
as Therefore you would prevent or remove the Judgments of God, and Tokens of his Displeasure feared or felt, Magistrates, Ministers or People should Set themselves every one in their Places rigorously, to stem the Torrent of Looseness and Profaneness,
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even in a Valley of Achor, in bringing, in preserving, directing and succeeding our Gracious Rightful Sovereign King William. Was it not a Valley of Achor with us,
even in a Valley of Achor, in bringing, in preserving, directing and succeeding our Gracious Rightful Sovereign King William. Was it not a Valley of Achor with us,
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when we were so fast going back to the Egypt of Popery and Slavery; but God opened a Door of Hope, delivering us from that Egypt, and those Iron-Yokes;
when we were so fast going back to the Egypt of Popery and Slavery; but God opened a Door of Hope, delivering us from that Egypt, and those Iron-Yokes;
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Let every one of us set our Hands and Hearts to promote this Work of Reformation of Manners God hath so graciously begun amongst us, in the great City,
Let every one of us Set our Hands and Hearts to promote this Work of Reformation of Manners God hath so graciously begun among us, in the great city,
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(3.) Consider, (what was also told you in the clearing of the Doctrine) that this Reformation if right and thorow, will open a Door of Hope of God's Continuance of his gracious Presence with us,
(3.) Consider, (what was also told you in the clearing of the Doctrine) that this Reformation if right and thorough, will open a Door of Hope of God's Continuance of his gracious Presence with us,
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and the Security of Religion, Laws and Liberties do so much depend upon? Would you have it with us as God promiseth, Isai. 1.25, 26, that he will give Judges as at the first,
and the Security of Religion, Laws and Liberties do so much depend upon? Would you have it with us as God promises, Isaiah 1.25, 26, that he will give Judges as At the First,
then do as they are exhorted to do in the 16th and 17th Verses of that Chapter, Wash you, make you clean, put away the Evil of your doings from before his Eyes;
then do as they Are exhorted to do in the 16th and 17th Verses of that Chapter, Wash you, make you clean, put away the Evil of your doings from before his Eyes;
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and feeding Men's Lusts. We have had some Scarcity, and if God with hold a Season for the remaining Harvest, we may yet feel more of that sore Judgment.
and feeding Men's Lusts. We have had Some Scarcity, and if God with hold a Season for the remaining Harvest, we may yet feel more of that soar Judgement.
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for they are the unreformed Sins of a People, that provoke God to send the worst sort of Famine (a far worse than that which the last Head mentioned) a Famine of the Word of the Lord, Amos 8.3, 9, 10, 11, 12. All this is threatned for the Sin of Sabbath-Profanation, ver. 5, 6. (5.) Would you have God to be our God, our Husband;
for they Are the unreformed Sins of a People, that provoke God to send the worst sort of Famine (a Far Worse than that which the last Head mentioned) a Famine of the Word of the Lord, Amos 8.3, 9, 10, 11, 12. All this is threatened for the since of Sabbath profanation, ver. 5, 6. (5.) Would you have God to be our God, our Husband;
or wish well to the carrying on this Work of Reformation, and shew what it is, that the Attempts for Reformation of Manners, give Hopes of in themselves,
or wish well to the carrying on this Work of Reformation, and show what it is, that the Attempts for Reformation of Manners, give Hope's of in themselves,
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and restraining and punishing the loose and wicked Practices of others, their Drunkenness, Swearing, Uncleanness, Sabbath-Profanation, &c. — will be very careful to keep themselves from the Guilt and Practice of these Sins,
and restraining and punishing the lose and wicked Practices of Others, their drunkenness, Swearing, Uncleanness, Sabbath profanation, etc. — will be very careful to keep themselves from the Gilded and Practice of these Sins,
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yea, to keep very far from an evil Matter, from all Appearances, and Occasions of these Sins, vain Words, tipling, sitting with any loose Companions, and the like.
yea, to keep very Far from an evil Matter, from all Appearances, and Occasions of these Sins, vain Words, tippling, sitting with any lose Sodales, and the like.
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(2.) Attempts to reform the evil Manners of others, do give Hopes that all ingaged in this Work, will endeavour not only to keep from these gross Sins, punishable by the Laws of Men,
(2.) Attempts to reform the evil Manners of Others, do give Hope's that all engaged in this Work, will endeavour not only to keep from these gross Sins, punishable by the Laws of Men,
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such as are Pride, indulging unruly Passions, Injustice, deceiving, over-reaching in our Dealings, making no Conscience of Mens Words in buying and selling, in making good our Promises,
such as Are Pride, indulging unruly Passion, Injustice, deceiving, overreaching in our Dealings, making no Conscience of Men's Words in buying and selling, in making good our Promises,
As ever you desire your Attempts for the Reformation of others, may open a Door of Hope of God's Mercy to the Land, see that you set upon this thorow-heart and Life-Reformation in your selves.
As ever you desire your Attempts for the Reformation of Others, may open a Door of Hope of God's Mercy to the Land, see that you Set upon this thorow-heart and Life-Reformation in your selves.
(4.) The attempting, and especially the effecting the Reformation of the loose and profane Manners of Men, gives hopes in relation to those whose Reformation you seek, that it may, through God's gracious Blessing upon,
(4.) The attempting, and especially the effecting the Reformation of the lose and profane Manners of Men, gives hope's in Relation to those whose Reformation you seek, that it may, through God's gracious Blessing upon,
yet nothing can secure God's gracious, saving Presence, but Faith in Christ accompanied with, and evidenced by Conscience of Duties of our general and particular Calling, Exercise of Grace and Holiness of Heart.
yet nothing can secure God's gracious, Saving Presence, but Faith in christ accompanied with, and evidenced by Conscience of Duties of our general and particular Calling, Exercise of Grace and Holiness of Heart.
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For tho' outward Reformation, a civil sober Conversation, and moral Honesty be commendable, and your indispensible Duty, without which, you can have no Evidence of the Truth of Grace, whatever your Profession and Performances may be;
For though outward Reformation, a civil Sobrium Conversation, and moral Honesty be commendable, and your indispensible Duty, without which, you can have no Evidence of the Truth of Grace, whatever your Profession and Performances may be;
Hence Christ tells the Scribes and Pharisees, Mat. 21.31. That Publicans and Harlots repenting and believing, went into the Kingdom of God before them who stayed and trusted in their Pharisaical Righteousness.
Hence christ tells the Scribes and Pharisees, Mathew 21.31. That Publicans and Harlots repenting and believing, went into the Kingdom of God before them who stayed and trusted in their Pharisaical Righteousness.
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and you who are more particularly ingaged in this good reforming Work, do you press on those Sinners you have to do with, to this thorow Reformation, to Faith in Christ, the Practice of Religion, and the Power of Godliness.
and you who Are more particularly engaged in this good reforming Work, do you press on those Sinners you have to do with, to this thorough Reformation, to Faith in christ, the Practice of Religion, and the Power of Godliness.
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and religious Persons (tho' differing in their Perswasions in some lesser Matters) in this Work, gives hopes of uniting them in Love and Affection one to another,
and religious Persons (though differing in their Persuasions in Some lesser Matters) in this Work, gives hope's of uniting them in Love and Affection one to Another,
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When Divisions are healed, Animosities, Censoriousness and Uncharit ableness laid aside, there will be a Door of Hope opened, that we shall enjoy the gracious Presence of God and his Blessing upon us, in our personal and more private,
When Divisions Are healed, Animosities, Censoriousness and Uncharit ableness laid aside, there will be a Door of Hope opened, that we shall enjoy the gracious Presence of God and his Blessing upon us, in our personal and more private,
but when sober Religious Persons join in promoting Reformation, and see that they drive on the same good and holy ends, it breeds better Thoughts of one another.
but when Sobrium Religious Persons join in promoting Reformation, and see that they drive on the same good and holy ends, it breeds better Thoughts of one Another.
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Oh then, as you would have the Reformation that is set on foot, be a Door of Hope, pray for and promote the healing of the Divisions among Persons, professing the same Truth and Godliness;
O then, as you would have the Reformation that is Set on foot, be a Door of Hope, pray for and promote the healing of the Divisions among Persons, professing the same Truth and Godliness;
but put the best Interpretation upon doubtful Expressions, and Actions, that they will admit of, especially when in other places and at other times, they explain what was possibly at first delivered,
but put the best Interpretation upon doubtful Expressions, and Actions, that they will admit of, especially when in other places and At other times, they explain what was possibly At First Delivered,
Men may shew the true Consequences of Doctrines, but should not charge the Persons with intending and embracing those Consequences, which they renounce:
Men may show the true Consequences of Doctrines, but should not charge the Persons with intending and embracing those Consequences, which they renounce:
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Thus heartily desire and endeavour to reform and heal the lamentable, sinful, mischievous, and very threatning Divisions among Professors of the same Religion,
Thus heartily desire and endeavour to reform and heal the lamentable, sinful, mischievous, and very threatening Divisions among Professors of the same Religion,
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(6.) And lastly, Endeavours for Reformation of Manners, will be a Door of Hope when they do (as to be sure they should) excite all those that are God's People to be more eminent in the Profession of Religion and Godliness, more lively in every Grace, more ready to and in ever good Work,
(6.) And lastly, Endeavours for Reformation of Manners, will be a Door of Hope when they do (as to be sure they should) excite all those that Are God's People to be more eminent in the Profession of Religion and Godliness, more lively in every Grace, more ready to and in ever good Work,
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and their too great Conformity to the Spirit of the World, then (to allude to that passage, 1 Cor. 16 9) a great Door and effectual of Hope will be opened upon us,
and their too great Conformity to the Spirit of the World, then (to allude to that passage, 1 Cor. 16 9) a great Door and effectual of Hope will be opened upon us,
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Womens high Heads, and Mens flanting Perukes, that hide their Faces, as if they were ashamed, (as well indeed they may in such effeminate Dresses) to shew them,
Women's high Heads, and Mens flaunting Perukes, that hide their Faces, as if they were ashamed, (as well indeed they may in such effeminate Dresses) to show them,
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If you would do as the Church of Ephesus is by Christ directed to do, Rev. 2.5. remember from whence you are fallen, and repent, and do your first Works, it would be a Door of Hope.
If you would do as the Church of Ephesus is by christ directed to do, Rev. 2.5. Remember from whence you Are fallen, and Repent, and do your First Works, it would be a Door of Hope.
and your friendly Visits, to spiritual Purposes, to the sharpening and advancing Grace mutually, to the provoking one another to love and good Works, Heb. 10.24. to the exhorting one another daily, while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of Sin, Heb. 3.13. to the lifting up of weak Hands and feeble Knees, Heb. 12.12. to the building up one another in our most holy Faith;
and your friendly Visits, to spiritual Purposes, to the sharpening and advancing Grace mutually, to the provoking one Another to love and good Works, Hebrew 10.24. to the exhorting one Another daily, while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since, Hebrew 3.13. to the lifting up of weak Hands and feeble Knees, Hebrew 12.12. to the building up one Another in our most holy Faith;
Be prevailed with therefore all of you, especially such as profess strictness, and such as ingage in this good and necessary Work of Reformation of Manners, labour to follow these Directions;
Be prevailed with Therefore all of you, especially such as profess strictness, and such as engage in this good and necessary Work of Reformation of Manners, labour to follow these Directions;
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and then tho your and others Sins may have brought us and the Nation, in some respects, into a Valley of Achor, on account of Afflictions and Distresses;
and then though your and Others Sins may have brought us and the nation, in Some respects, into a Valley of Achor, on account of Afflictions and Distresses;
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yet if it thus prove a Valley of Achor, in regard of Humiliation, and thorow effectual Reformation above described and pressed, it will be a comfortable blessed Door of Hope to us, that God will yet dwell among us,
yet if it thus prove a Valley of Achor, in regard of Humiliation, and thorough effectual Reformation above described and pressed, it will be a comfortable blessed Door of Hope to us, that God will yet dwell among us,
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