A sermon preached to the natives of the city and county of Worchester in the church of St Laurence Jewry at their solemn meeting, June 28. 1681 / by George Walls ...
THIS solemn Assembly and great Meeting, as exactly answers and fully complies with some great circumstances of this Feast of Tabernacles meant in my Text, in some of the highest reasons of it's institution and most admirable rules for its observation,
THIS solemn Assembly and great Meeting, as exactly answers and Fully complies with Some great Circumstances of this Feast of Tabernacles meant in my Text, in Some of the highest Reasons of it's Institution and most admirable rules for its observation,
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For if we consult Deut. 16. we shall find it design'd (though there were other causes of its institution) for the benefit of the Fatherless and Widow;
For if we consult Deuteronomy 16. we shall find it designed (though there were other Causes of its Institution) for the benefit of the Fatherless and Widow;
may besides very reasonably be supposed meant for their support also, to whom portions were allotted in my Text. For though their interest was manifest in the contribution, supposing it was made for no other purpose than Provision of Sacrifices,
may beside very reasonably be supposed meant for their support also, to whom portions were allotted in my Text. For though their Interest was manifest in the contribution, supposing it was made for no other purpose than Provision of Sacrifices,
'tis not improbable, but they might have a more particular interest and immediate share in the distribution, especially if we consider what care they had of their Poor,
it's not improbable, but they might have a more particular Interest and immediate share in the distribution, especially if we Consider what care they had of their Poor,
as appears (among other instances) from the NONLATINALPHABET or Conclave silentûm, as 'tis rendred by a late Author, a chest into which devout Persons were us'd privately to convey their Charities for the relief of Poor Children, one of which the Talmud tells us, was in every City;
as appears (among other instances) from the or Conclave silentûm, as it's rendered by a late Author, a chest into which devout Persons were used privately to convey their Charities for the relief of Poor Children, one of which the Talmud tells us, was in every city;
though something of the Jew mix'd it self with these best Actions of theirs: for we are there told, that only good mens Sons were to have relief thence.
though something of the Jew mixed it self with these best Actions of theirs: for we Are there told, that only good men's Sons were to have relief thence.
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For the People gather'd themselves together as one man, and spake to Ezra the Priest who stood upon a Pulpit of wood, as appears from the 4. verse of the Chapter, and blessed the Lord the great God,
For the People gathered themselves together as one man, and spoke to Ezra the Priest who stood upon a Pulpit of wood, as appears from the 4. verse of the Chapter, and blessed the Lord the great God,
and all the People answer'd Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands; and they bow'd their heads and worship'd the Lord, with their faces to the ground.
and all the People answered Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands; and they bowed their Heads and worshipped the Lord, with their faces to the ground.
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all the disorders of the world would be cur'd, and mischiefs prevented: men would live at perfect peace, and happiness would over-spread the face of the Universe:
all the disorders of the world would be cured, and mischiefs prevented: men would live At perfect peace, and happiness would overspread the face of the Universe:
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And therefore the keeping up the Authority of this relation of Neighbourhood, is no small Duty, no ordinary encouragement of vertue and preservation of Peace.
And Therefore the keeping up the authority of this Relation of Neighbourhood, is no small Duty, no ordinary encouragement of virtue and preservation of Peace.
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yet they could not forbear to desire the blessings of Heaven on those who liv'd within the Confines of their own Country, O Jupiter let thy rain fall upon all the good Lands of the Athenians.
yet they could not forbear to desire the blessings of Heaven on those who lived within the Confines of their own Country, Oh Jupiter let thy rain fallen upon all the good Lands of the Athenians.
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Secondly, These NONLATINALPHABET or Love-Feasts were the places and occasions wherein Christians in the first Ages of the Church, grew into one Body, one affection, one Friendship.
Secondly, These or Love-Feasts were the places and occasions wherein Christians in the First Ages of the Church, grew into one Body, one affection, one Friendship.
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And the growth and establishment of Religion seems to derive much thence, for as much as such Meetings were frequent and easier to be had, than other Religious Assemblies;
And the growth and establishment of Religion seems to derive much thence, for as much as such Meetings were frequent and Easier to be had, than other Religious Assemblies;
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because they gave less jealousie and scandal to the Heathen Persecutors, and did not appear to have such tendency towards the introducing of a new Religion;
Because they gave less jealousy and scandal to the Heathen Persecutors, and did not appear to have such tendency towards the introducing of a new Religion;
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And that they were to no great degree alarm'd by this Christian practice, seems probable from the long continuance of these Feasts, which we are told were in use till near two hundred years after Christ;
And that they were to no great degree alarmed by this Christian practice, seems probable from the long Continuance of these Feasts, which we Are told were in use till near two hundred Years After christ;
And though corruptions and abuses at length crept into them, and Satan came and presented himself amongst the Sons of God at these Feasts too, those miscarriages were the effect of their other conversation,
And though corruptions and Abuses At length crept into them, and Satan Come and presented himself among the Sons of God At these Feasts too, those miscarriages were the Effect of their other Conversation,
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For the quality of some, and reputation of others, and the great security that so numerous a Body gives to it self, are such strong Guards against disorder and irregularity in such Conventions, that the same causes that make this, on several accounts, a great, do, in some sort, make it a Religious Assembly too.
For the quality of Some, and reputation of Others, and the great security that so numerous a Body gives to it self, Are such strong Guards against disorder and irregularity in such Conventions, that the same Causes that make this, on several accounts, a great, do, in Some sort, make it a Religious Assembly too.
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This is the Musick that cures the evil Spirit of every Saul among us, which the Jewish Scholiasts tell us was fundamentally nothing else but a sowre and distracted temper of mind, arising from the dregs of Melancholy, grief and malice;
This is the Music that cures the evil Spirit of every Saul among us, which the Jewish Scholiasts tell us was fundamentally nothing Else but a sour and distracted temper of mind, arising from the dregs of Melancholy, grief and malice;
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and then joy and cheerfulness seem so natural to, and becoming of such solemnities, that in the Feast of Tabernacles the Levites still'd the People, that wept when they heard the words of the Law, saying, hold your Peace,
and then joy and cheerfulness seem so natural to, and becoming of such solemnities, that in the Feast of Tabernacles the Levites stilled the People, that wept when they herd the words of the Law, saying, hold your Peace,
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for compliance with such a circumstance of time, and the decency of suiting ones self to the mode and Fashion of a Feast of Love, requires him to bring thither a good Humour, that hath none of his own:
for compliance with such a circumstance of time, and the decency of suiting ones self to the mode and Fashion of a Feast of Love, requires him to bring thither a good Humour, that hath none of his own:
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Refreshing of the Spirits with Wine, and the good things God hath given us, the mirth and rejoycing of such meetings, abates the inequalities of mens minds, smooths the ruggedness of their tempers,
Refreshing of the Spirits with Wine, and the good things God hath given us, the mirth and rejoicing of such meetings, abates the inequalities of men's minds, smooths the ruggedness of their tempers,
than to consider the ill impressions, and dangerous consequences of a solitary and Monastick institution; witness those Seminaries of ill nature and mischief, the Cloysters;
than to Consider the ill impressions, and dangerous consequences of a solitary and Monastic Institution; witness those Seminaries of ill nature and mischief, the Cloisters;
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But God grant we may never so mistake the Prophet, become such sucking Children, so foolish as to play there, arrive to such a dangerous degree of Familiarity,
But God grant we may never so mistake the Prophet, become such sucking Children, so foolish as to play there, arrive to such a dangerous degree of Familiarity,
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and therefore the Jews glancing at that contempt which the Wise-man in Ecclesiastes casts upon mirth and laughter, tell us, that the Shechinah or holy Spirit resides not with dull sadness,
and Therefore the jews glancing At that contempt which the Wiseman in Ecclesiastes Cast upon mirth and laughter, tell us, that the Shechinah or holy Spirit resides not with dull sadness,
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And we shall find that the great disturbers of the World (like the more terrible and frightful appearance of those that are once departed) have been such,
And we shall find that the great disturbers of the World (like the more terrible and frightful appearance of those that Are once departed) have been such,
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as have first forsaken and left it, (as they please to stile it.) And in one sence they seem to have renounc'd and cast it off, to disown their interest in,
as have First forsaken and left it, (as they please to style it.) And in one sense they seem to have renounced and cast it off, to disown their Interest in,
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and then they are burnt alive in heaps, as appears from the publick Records of Avignon. And Jacques Clement had possibly, prudently resisted the force of the Principles of his Bloody Religion,
and then they Are burned alive in heaps, as appears from the public Records of Avignon. And Jacques Clement had possibly, prudently resisted the force of the Principles of his Bloody Religion,
and somewhat arising from the whole and Body, which the parts and members seem not to have brought thither, (it frequently happening with men as it doth with some Chymical Liquors, that ferment better,
and somewhat arising from the Whole and Body, which the parts and members seem not to have brought thither, (it frequently happening with men as it does with Some Chemical Liquors, that ferment better,
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and acquire nobler and more useful qualities by the mixture:) Besides (I say) the obvious tendencies of such Assemblies to continue and keep warm friendship, it appears a suitable means of reconciliation,
and acquire Nobler and more useful qualities by the mixture:) Beside (I say) the obvious tendencies of such Assemblies to continue and keep warm friendship, it appears a suitable means of reconciliation,
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And a Learned man is of Opinion that the reason why the Jews were so little inclinable to Idolatry after the Captivity, to which before it, they had such strong propensions, that neither punishment nor Prophecy extraordinary could with-hold them from running into it, was, That after the Captivity their Synagogues were far more numerous than before it (but that they had then some, appears from the 74th Psalm) and so their accesses to each other frequent and easy;
And a Learned man is of Opinion that the reason why the jews were so little inclinable to Idolatry After the Captivity, to which before it, they had such strong propensions, that neither punishment nor Prophecy extraordinary could withhold them from running into it, was, That After the Captivity their Synagogues were Far more numerous than before it (but that they had then Some, appears from the 74th Psalm) and so their Accesses to each other frequent and easy;
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and that what operated in them to the begetting some Love of God, should yet leave that of their Brother in its former Ebb and Coldness, must not be resolv'd into any insufficiency in the means to unite them,
and that what operated in them to the begetting Some Love of God, should yet leave that of their Brother in its former Ebb and Coldness, must not be resolved into any insufficiency in the means to unite them,
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but to some irreconcileableness in their tempers, and hidden causes, that would they should longer wander and go astray, not yet be adopted into the Family of Love: Which brings me to speak,
but to Some irreconcilableness in their tempers, and hidden Causes, that would they should longer wander and go astray, not yet be adopted into the Family of Love: Which brings me to speak,
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he has fresh encouragements, and new motives, from the approbation, consent and testimony of all that were interested with him in the open acknowledgment,
he has fresh encouragements, and new motives, from the approbation, consent and testimony of all that were interested with him in the open acknowledgment,
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nay ease and Riches too are on her side. 'Tis almost only fashion, and a custom of following examples, which mislead men into vice, and mischief that attends it.
nay ease and Riches too Are on her side. It's almost only fashion, and a custom of following Examples, which mislead men into vice, and mischief that attends it.
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and they that will but return a charitable thought, for your charitable Actions, will have reason to think, that you who part with your money only for Duty,
and they that will but return a charitable Thought, for your charitable Actions, will have reason to think, that you who part with your money only for Duty,
And then the Casuist too, does so perplex this admirable Duty, in our private executions of it, making the labour of Love so great, by too nicely stating its qualifications,
And then the Casuist too, does so perplex this admirable Duty, in our private executions of it, making the labour of Love so great, by too nicely stating its qualifications,
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as may appear from the practice of some Jews, a late Writer mentions, that out of a too nice regard to privacy, were us'd to drop money out of their garments for the Poor, not considering it might be lost,
as may appear from the practice of Some jews, a late Writer mentions, that out of a too Nicaenae regard to privacy, were used to drop money out of their garments for the Poor, not considering it might be lost,
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And whereas in private Charities, the shining of the good Work frequently destroy's it; here the light and bright appearance of it, is the excellency of the virtue.
And whereas in private Charities, the shining of the good Work frequently destroy's it; Here the Light and bright appearance of it, is the excellency of the virtue.
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Thirdly, The great motives and encouragements we have to acts of Charity and Beneficence, and the obligations we lie under to distribute and send portions to the Poor.
Thirdly, The great motives and encouragements we have to acts of Charity and Beneficence, and the obligations we lie under to distribute and send portions to the Poor.
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And this will appear if we consider, 1. The Advantages that arise to our selves by so doing. 2. The Honour that is done to God. 3. The benefits that accrue to our Brother.
And this will appear if we Consider, 1. The Advantages that arise to our selves by so doing. 2. The Honour that is done to God. 3. The benefits that accrue to our Brother.
For the workings of nature are so strong, the pangs of compassion so violent, and 'tis so difficult and uneasie to hide our selves from our own flesh, that to do good and to distribute, is a Sacrifice with which the Offerer,
For the workings of nature Are so strong, the pangs of compassion so violent, and it's so difficult and uneasy to hide our selves from our own Flesh, that to do good and to distribute, is a Sacrifice with which the Offerer,
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as well as God is, certainly, well pleas'd. The object of misery is so moving, that the soundings of my own bowels, are silenc'd with as much satisfaction, as my Brothers are refresh'd:
as well as God is, Certainly, well pleased. The Object of misery is so moving, that the soundings of my own bowels, Are silenced with as much satisfaction, as my Brother's Are refreshed:
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and whilst the Churl that says, Shall I take my Bread and my Water and my Flesh and give it? whilst this cruel man troubleth his own flesh, the merciful man doth good to his own Soul. (2.) With Profit.
and while the Churl that Says, Shall I take my Bred and my Water and my Flesh and give it? while this cruel man Troubles his own Flesh, the merciful man does good to his own Soul. (2.) With Profit.
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For when God's pleas'd to recommend the Duty, he thinks fit to address himself to the charitable man in terms that look like encouraging to a gainful profession, rather than pressing an indispensable obligation;
For when God's pleased to recommend the Duty, he thinks fit to address himself to the charitable man in terms that look like encouraging to a gainful profession, rather than pressing an indispensable obligation;
For though the Heaven over his Head should be brass, and the Earth that is under him should be Iron (as we had very lately almost seen) though the Clouds should drop no fatness,
For though the Heaven over his Head should be brass, and the Earth that is under him should be Iron (as we had very lately almost seen) though the Clouds should drop no fatness,
And though God, that he may administer all kind of encouragement to this Duty, is pleas'd sometimes so to order the flight of those riches, the good man gives wings to,
And though God, that he may administer all kind of encouragement to this Duty, is pleased sometime so to order the flight of those riches, the good man gives wings to,
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as the gold convey'd back to Epiphanius his Steward, and the bag of Meal that was thrown by an unknown hand into the good Widows House, in the Siege of Rochel; when she had not one handful left in her Barrel, that she might eat with her Children and die.
as the gold conveyed back to Epiphanius his Steward, and the bag of Meal that was thrown by an unknown hand into the good Widows House, in the Siege of Rochel; when she had not one handful left in her Barrel, that she might eat with her Children and die.
Though he is pleas'd sometimes thus to reward acts of Charity, either for a declaration of his all-sufficiency, the addition of a fresh motive to vertue,
Though he is pleased sometime thus to reward acts of Charity, either for a declaration of his All-sufficiency, the addition of a fresh motive to virtue,
or the justifying of his Providence to such as are too apt to distrust; that can allow no other recompence, but down-right payment, and return almost in kind.
or the justifying of his Providence to such as Are too apt to distrust; that can allow no other recompense, but downright payment, and return almost in kind.
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though all those blessings are deny'd me, I may be yet bless'd with the Prophets resolution, in the following words, I will rejoyce in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my Salvation.
though all those blessings Are denied me, I may be yet blessed with the prophets resolution, in the following words, I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my Salvation.
for Saint Chrysostome says expresly, that the force of the Alms-deeds which Dorcas did, made her capable of that great and extraordinary favour, of being restor'd to life.
for Saint Chrysostom Says expressly, that the force of the Almsdeeds which Dorcas did, made her capable of that great and extraordinary favour, of being restored to life.
But then the charitable mans great Estate is in reversion, where not only the labour of Love, but the faith that work'd by it, and always accompanied it, in its trust in God,
But then the charitable men great Estate is in reversion, where not only the labour of Love, but the faith that worked by it, and always accompanied it, in its trust in God,
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And the Fathers were so perswaded of the charitable man's share in those many mansions, that Saint Cyprian encouraging his Brethren to die cheerfully, by an argument drawn from the blest Society, they would be admitted to;
And the Father's were so persuaded of the charitable Man's share in those many mansions, that Saint Cyprian encouraging his Brothers to die cheerfully, by an argument drawn from the blessed Society, they would be admitted to;
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and ranks them with no worse company than the Apostles, Prophets, Martyrs, and Virgins. 2. The Motives and encouragements we have to acts of Charity and Beneficence will appear,
and ranks them with no Worse company than the Apostles, prophets, Martyrs, and Virgins. 2. The Motives and encouragements we have to acts of Charity and Beneficence will appear,
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When in compliance with his commands, we distribute our substance, and part with our beloved treasure, we allow his Dominion and confess his Authority, declare that the Earth is the Lords, and the fulness thereof.
When in compliance with his commands, we distribute our substance, and part with our Beloved treasure, we allow his Dominion and confess his authority, declare that the Earth is the lords, and the fullness thereof.
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This takes off all Scandal from his Providence, and reflection from his government, by furnishing them with peace and quiet, that could never reason themselves into it:
This Takes off all Scandal from his Providence, and reflection from his government, by furnishing them with peace and quiet, that could never reason themselves into it:
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and, by the relief of a liberal hand, reconcile ignorant heads, as well as empty bellies to the acknowledgment of the good providence and bounty of the Almighty, who dispenses liberally to them, by the hands,
and, by the relief of a liberal hand, reconcile ignorant Heads, as well as empty bellies to the acknowledgment of the good providence and bounty of the Almighty, who dispenses liberally to them, by the hands,
yet the beauty and true value of Beneficence, and Love then only appears, if we consider that every instance of it to the Body, frequently reaches the Soul too;
yet the beauty and true valve of Beneficence, and Love then only appears, if we Consider that every instance of it to the Body, frequently reaches the Soul too;
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Which probably is the reason, why the Hebrew Doctors (amongst other qualifications for the residence of the Spirit of Prophecy) require, that he on whom it rests, should be a rich and great man.
Which probably is the reason, why the Hebrew Doctors (among other qualifications for the residence of the Spirit of Prophecy) require, that he on whom it rests, should be a rich and great man.
For when the miserable and calamitous Wretch has cry'd, and behold there is none to help, no charitable hand to unloose the heavy burthen, and let this oppressed go free:
For when the miserable and calamitous Wretch has cried, and behold there is none to help, no charitable hand to unloose the heavy burden, and let this oppressed go free:
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and curse his King, and his God, and look upwards? How enclin'd to quarrel at his Father (and perhaps question his being so) that has bestow'd so large patrimonies on those he is told are his Brethren, (without any kindness, the proof and evidence of that relation) when he is dis-inherited? For with how unpleasing a relish, must he feed on the husks,
and curse his King, and his God, and look upward? How inclined to quarrel At his Father (and perhaps question his being so) that has bestowed so large patrimonies on those he is told Are his Brothers, (without any kindness, the proof and evidence of that Relation) when he is disinherited? For with how unpleasing a relish, must he feed on the husks,
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when he never spent any part of his substance in riotous living, and his hereditary beggery forbid him ever to be the prodigal Son? How hard is it for one so early and so constantly miserable, to lie quiet,
when he never spent any part of his substance in riotous living, and his hereditary beggary forbid him ever to be the prodigal Son? How hard is it for one so early and so constantly miserable, to lie quiet,
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Nor will he easily, or scarce innocently, digest the scorn of this mock-subjection, when he is told, that all things are put under his feet, all Sheep and Oxen,
Nor will he Easily, or scarce innocently, digest the scorn of this mock-subjection, when he is told, that all things Are put under his feet, all Sheep and Oxen,
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And if this Beggar that lies at the Rich man's Gate, instead of having his Sores lick'd and gently treated, in order to their being heal'd, shall meet only with the Teeth of the dogs, that shall tear and make them bleed afresh;
And if this Beggar that lies At the Rich Man's Gate, instead of having his Sores licked and gently treated, in order to their being healed, shall meet only with the Teeth of the Dogs, that shall tear and make them bleed afresh;
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What then remains but that we heartily pursue the design and end of our coming together, call in all the motives and considerations that can create or maintain Love.
What then remains but that we heartily pursue the Design and end of our coming together, call in all the motives and considerations that can create or maintain Love.
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Let us wear this great badge of our profession, and make it the highest evidence of the sincerity of our Religion, by giving our Hearts both to God and our Brother, for 'tis his right also.
Let us wear this great badge of our profession, and make it the highest evidence of the sincerity of our Religion, by giving our Hearts both to God and our Brother, for it's his right also.
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And after the wonderful Union of God and man, let not that of one man with another be unusual or surprizing, let Love as well as Faith have its mysteries,
And After the wondered union of God and man, let not that of one man with Another be unusual or surprising, let Love as well as Faith have its Mysteres,
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And if the being born within such a circuit of ground, be a reason (as really it is) for men to enter into a more intimate Society and conversation one with another;
And if the being born within such a circuit of ground, be a reason (as really it is) for men to enter into a more intimate Society and Conversation one with Another;
but have one common Interest (as all true English-men have) both of Laws and Religion? And therefore we have now the strongest motives to become as one man,
but have one Common Interest (as all true Englishmen have) both of Laws and Religion? And Therefore we have now the Strongest motives to become as one man,
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more than being born in different Parishes, or at some miles distance, makes any one lose the priviledg of this friendly Society of Worcester-shire men,
more than being born in different Parishes, or At Some miles distance, makes any one loose the privilege of this friendly Society of Worcestershire men,
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And if Herod and Pontius Pilate were contented to become Friends, in order to strengthen themselves to effect no better a purpose of theirs, than the Crucifixion of Christ;
And if Herod and Pontius Pilate were contented to become Friends, in order to strengthen themselves to Effect no better a purpose of theirs, than the Crucifixion of christ;
but readily fell in with each other, in order to humble the pride, and chastise the insolence of old Rome, (which was yet far more tolerable and less oppressive than that of the new) methinks our Brethren that speak almost the same language with us already, should find no difficulty to joyn our Army in order to a mutual defence:
but readily fell in with each other, in order to humble the pride, and chastise the insolence of old Room, (which was yet Far more tolerable and less oppressive than that of the new) methinks our Brothers that speak almost the same language with us already, should find no difficulty to join our Army in order to a mutual defence:
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And since the Ephramites were so highly incens'd, at their not being called in by Jephtha, in his Expedition against the Children of Ammon; and were so ambitious of assisting in the War against that Idolatrous Nation, that they resolv'd to burn his House, that rob'd them of the Glory of fighting this Battle of the Lord:
And since the Ephraimites were so highly incensed, At their not being called in by Jephtha, in his Expedition against the Children of Ammon; and were so ambitious of assisting in the War against that Idolatrous nation, that they resolved to burn his House, that robbed them of the Glory of fighting this Battle of the Lord:
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'twere to be wish'd, that our dissenting Brethren would so far imitate their Zeal, as to accept our invitation to unite with us, against the no less abominable Idolatries of Rome.
'twere to be wished, that our dissenting Brothers would so Far imitate their Zeal, as to accept our invitation to unite with us, against thee no less abominable Idolatries of Room.
deform'd through misery and Rags, by our bounty and Charity receive more abundant comeliness. Then you have Solomons warrant to go your way, eat your bread with joy,
deformed through misery and Rags, by our bounty and Charity receive more abundant comeliness. Then you have Solomons warrant to go your Way, eat your bred with joy,
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