AMongst all the stratagems of the Devil, tending to the undermining of Religion, and the subversion of the souls of men, though there cannot be any more unreasonable,
among all the stratagems of the devil, tending to the undermining of Religion, and the subversion of the Souls of men, though there cannot be any more unreasonable,
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and of Herod, and Pontius Pilate, that Christ himself (the Captain of our Salvation, the Author and Finisher of our Faith ) was accused, condemned, and executed on a Tree.
and of Herod, and Pontius Pilate, that christ himself (the Captain of our Salvation, the Author and Finisher of our Faith) was accused, condemned, and executed on a Tree.
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It was through this fancy, that the Christians, for three hundred years together, endured the rage of Heathen Emperours; being destitute, afflicted, and tormented.
It was through this fancy, that the Christians, for three hundred Years together, endured the rage of Heathen emperors; being destitute, afflicted, and tormented.
but even since the time of Constantine, down to our Fathers days, nay to our own, we shall find the Devil still managing the same pretence, carrying on the same Antichristian mystery of iniquity, which began to work in the time of our Lord Christ, and his Apostles.
but even since the time of Constantine, down to our Father's days, nay to our own, we shall find the devil still managing the same pretence, carrying on the same Antichristian mystery of iniquity, which began to work in the time of our Lord christ, and his Apostles.
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some of these, pretending discoveries of things unknown to all our Fathers, if they be strictly analysed, will be found to resolve their whole mystery into this one pretence, That Religion, in the height and exaltation of it, is prejudicial to Policy;
Some of these, pretending discoveries of things unknown to all our Father's, if they be strictly analyse, will be found to resolve their Whole mystery into this one pretence, That Religion, in the height and exaltation of it, is prejudicial to Policy;
but to the interests of this life, (the regular and secure acquisition and enjoyment whereof, are entirely derived from the great and everlasting Ordinance of Government) I am not now called to speak.
but to the interests of this life, (the regular and secure acquisition and enjoyment whereof, Are entirely derived from the great and everlasting Ordinance of Government) I am not now called to speak.
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But surely it cannot be unnecessary to endeavour to state this Question, to search into the grounds of this pretence, to examine thorowly from whence all this clamour, these fears and jealousies;
But surely it cannot be unnecessary to endeavour to state this Question, to search into the grounds of this pretence, to examine thoroughly from whence all this clamour, these fears and jealousies;
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When the Jews contended with our Saviour, and opposed his Doctrine, he desired to bring the matter in question to a rational decision, Iohn x. The Question there was, Whether he were the Son of God? And he propounds them this fair NONLATINALPHABET, Verse 37. If I do the works of my Father, believe me:
When the jews contended with our Saviour, and opposed his Doctrine, he desired to bring the matter in question to a rational decision, John x. The Question there was, Whither he were the Son of God? And he propounds them this fair, Verse 37. If I do the works of my Father, believe me:
let them employ their Wit, their Industry, their Logick, if any thing can be found in the Principles of Christianity, prejudicial to the power of just and lawful Magistrates:
let them employ their Wit, their Industry, their Logic, if any thing can be found in the Principles of Christianity, prejudicial to the power of just and lawful Magistrates:
Nay moreover, if it be possible for Men or Angels to state the Rights of Civil Government upon clearer and firmer Principles, to secure them by more powerful Obligations, to urge them upon men by more efficacious Motives of Rewards and Punishments,
Nay moreover, if it be possible for Men or Angels to state the Rights of Civil Government upon clearer and firmer Principles, to secure them by more powerful Obligations, to urge them upon men by more efficacious Motives of Rewards and Punishments,
there are those, that tell us, that Christianity is founded upon Cephas, (which is, indeed, by interpretation a Stone) but the Apostle tells us, ( Ephes. ii. 20.) that we are built upon the foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, Iesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone:
there Are those, that tell us, that Christianity is founded upon Cephas, (which is, indeed, by Interpretation a Stone) but the Apostle tells us, (Ephesians ii. 20.) that we Are built upon the Foundation of the prophets and Apostles, Iesus christ himself being the chief cornerstone:
If, within the compass of those Foundations, which I have mentioned, be found any colour or shadow of license for any person whatsoever, upon any pretence whatsoever, to entrench upon the power of lawful Magistrates;
If, within the compass of those Foundations, which I have mentioned, be found any colour or shadow of license for any person whatsoever, upon any pretence whatsoever, to entrench upon the power of lawful Magistrates;
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For if by the Principles of our Religion we are obliged to believe concerning the Books of the Old Testament, that they have been delivered by holy men of God, who spake as they were moved by the holy Ghost, 2 Pet. i. 21. then the holy Ghost hath said, By me Kings reign, &c. Prov. viii. 15. If Christ be the Son of God, the Son of God hath said, Render to Caesar the things which are Caesars, Mat. xxii. 21. If the Holy Spirit did overshadow Peter, and the rest of the Apostles;
For if by the Principles of our Religion we Are obliged to believe Concerning the Books of the Old Testament, that they have been Delivered by holy men of God, who spoke as they were moved by the holy Ghost, 2 Pet. i. 21. then the holy Ghost hath said, By me Kings Reign, etc. Curae viii. 15. If christ be the Son of God, the Son of God hath said, Render to Caesar the things which Are Caesars, Mathew xxii. 21. If the Holy Spirit did overshadow Peter, and the rest of the Apostles;
then Peter, overshadowed and filled with the Spirit, commands us in the Name of God to submit our selves to every Ordinance of man, 1 Pet. ii. 13. If Saint Paul were called to be an Apostle by the miraculous appearance of our Lord Christ after his Ascension,
then Peter, overshadowed and filled with the Spirit, commands us in the Name of God to submit our selves to every Ordinance of man, 1 Pet. ii. 13. If Saint Paul were called to be an Apostle by the miraculous appearance of our Lord christ After his Ascension,
I call it a Christian Theory of Government, because it is a brief and comprehensive Scheme, whereby all Questions concerning Obedience and Government, may, according to Christian Principles, be resolved.
I call it a Christian Theory of Government, Because it is a brief and comprehensive Scheme, whereby all Questions Concerning obedience and Government, may, according to Christian Principles, be resolved.
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After all which the Apostle (like a legitimate Demonstratour) resumes his Proposition, and concludes it with an NONLATINALPHABET, Verse 7. Render therefore to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour.
After all which the Apostle (like a legitimate Demonstrator) resumes his Proposition, and concludes it with an, Verse 7. Render Therefore to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, Fear to whom Fear, honour to whom honour.
They relate both to the Antecedent and Subsequent part of the Apostle's Discourse, and are as efficacious towards the pressing of the Injunction of Obedience,
They relate both to the Antecedent and Subsequent part of the Apostle's Discourse, and Are as efficacious towards the pressing of the Injunction of obedience,
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Those that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation. Those that resist ] NONLATINALPHABET. Resistance is a Relative Act, and it implies some person or thing to be resisted.
Those that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation. Those that resist ]. Resistance is a Relative Act, and it Implies Some person or thing to be resisted.
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That is delivered in the first Verse, Those that resist NONLATINALPHABET, the Authorities set over them, Civil Authorities having jus Gladii, the Authorities supreme,
That is Delivered in the First Verse, Those that resist, the Authorities Set over them, Civil Authorities having jus Gladii, the Authorities supreme,
It is not NONLATINALPHABET, or NONLATINALPHABET, which is here used, (which signifie corporal strength and power) but NONLATINALPHABET, which the Scripture distinguisheth from both the other.
It is not, or, which is Here used, (which signify corporal strength and power) but, which the Scripture Distinguisheth from both the other.
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From NONLATINALPHABET, Luke iv. 36. and ix. 1. 1 Cor. xv. 24. Ephes. i. 21. from NONLATINALPHABET, Iude 25. It answers the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET, which the Septuagint translates by all the names of Legal Authority;
From, Lycia iv. 36. and ix. 1. 1 Cor. xv. 24. Ephesians i. 21. from, Iude 25. It answers the Hebrew word, which the septuagint translates by all the names of Legal authority;
so Ephes. iii. 10. That to Principalities and Powers (NONLATINALPHABET) might be known, &c. and NONLATINALPHABET, against Powers, and the Rulers of this World, Ephes. vii. 2. So that we may not separate their Personal and their Politick capacity.
so Ephesians iii. 10. That to Principalities and Powers () might be known, etc. and, against Powers, and the Rulers of this World, Ephesians vii. 2. So that we may not separate their Personal and their Politic capacity.
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2. But the word signifies Opposition by subtilty, as well as by force. The Opposition of Elymas the Sorcerer to Saint Paul, is expressed by this word, Act. xii 8. NONLATINALPHABET and the opposition of Iannes and Iambres to Moses, NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Tim. iv. 15. 3. And lastly, it signifies opposition by Words, as well as by Deeds.
2. But the word signifies Opposition by subtlety, as well as by force. The Opposition of Elymas the Sorcerer to Saint Paul, is expressed by this word, Act. xii 8. and the opposition of Jannes and Jambres to Moses,, 2 Tim. iv. 15. 3. And lastly, it signifies opposition by Words, as well as by deeds.
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So NONLATINALPHABET, to gainsay, and to resist, are the same, Luke xxi. 15. and NONLATINALPHABET is to contradict, Acts vi. 10. The words then do clearly and plainly comprehend all manner of resistance or opposition.
So, to gainsay, and to resist, Are the same, Lycia xxi. 15. and is to contradict, Acts vi. 10. The words then do clearly and plainly comprehend all manner of resistance or opposition.
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Every Soul, which upon any pretence whatsoever, in any manner whatsoever, shall resist the lawful Authority that is over him, shall receive to himself damnation, that is, he puts himself thereby into a state of damnation.
Every Soul, which upon any pretence whatsoever, in any manner whatsoever, shall resist the lawful authority that is over him, shall receive to himself damnation, that is, he puts himself thereby into a state of damnation.
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This I conceive to be the meaning of the Holy Ghost in the words of my Text. I must acknowledge, that two things have been questioned in this Proposition by the men of this unhappy, viperous, and adulterous Generation.
This I conceive to be the meaning of the Holy Ghost in the words of my Text. I must acknowledge, that two things have been questioned in this Proposition by the men of this unhappy, viperous, and adulterous Generation.
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where the Apostle seemeth to explain NONLATINALPHABET by the following words, Verse 30. For this cause many are weak and sickly, and many sleep; viz. by Temporal Judgments. And indeed this is true;
where the Apostle seems to explain by the following words, Verse 30. For this cause many Are weak and sickly, and many sleep; viz. by Temporal Judgments. And indeed this is true;
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1. That the same penalty is denounced in the Gospel to those, who resist Authority, and to those, that are guilty of the body of Christ, 1 Cor. xi. 27. and trample upon the blood of the everlasting Covenant.
1. That the same penalty is denounced in the Gospel to those, who resist authority, and to those, that Are guilty of the body of christ, 1 Cor. xi. 27. and trample upon the blood of the everlasting Covenant.
3. And lastly, That seeing the great difference betwixt the Legal and Evangelical dispensation did consist in this, that the express Promises and Threatnings, under the Law, were Temporal; and under the Gospel, Eternal:
3. And lastly, That seeing the great difference betwixt the Legal and Evangelical Dispensation did consist in this, that the express Promises and Threatenings, under the Law, were Temporal; and under the Gospel, Eternal:
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if God shall, under the Gospel, besides Eternal punishments due to every sin, add moreover to some particular sins the threatnings of temporal Judgments, let these men consider what advantage they have gotten,
if God shall, under the Gospel, beside Eternal punishments due to every since, add moreover to Some particular Sins the threatenings of temporal Judgments, let these men Consider what advantage they have got,
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Those, which have given the greatest scandal, as having troubled the Christian World, and almost turned it upside down, are reducible to the two Heads of Religion, and Civil Affairs.
Those, which have given the greatest scandal, as having troubled the Christian World, and almost turned it upside down, Are reducible to the two Heads of Religion, and Civil Affairs.
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viz. None 1. In religious Causes. 2. Over religious Persons. By Orders. By personal Gifts. Secondly, Those which refer to matters Civil, are reducible to such as these; I.
viz. None 1. In religious Causes. 2. Over religious Persons. By Order. By personal Gifts. Secondly, Those which refer to matters Civil, Are reducible to such as these; I.
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or because they join oppression of godly men unto their errour in Relistion) how can any Kingdom stand? These are matters wherein every man makes himself a Judge;
or Because they join oppression of godly men unto their error in Religion) how can any Kingdom stand? These Are matters wherein every man makes himself a Judge;
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But now what colour can there be, to charge this Tenet upon Christianity? Doth the Old or New Testament give any occasion to this Doctrine? Is it countenanced (1.) by Moses, or (2.) by the Prophets? or (3.) by our Saviour? or (4.) by the Apostles? (5) That Cloud of Witnesses, (the Noble Army of Martyrs) did they give Testimony to this Assertion,
But now what colour can there be, to charge this Tenet upon Christianity? Does the Old or New Testament give any occasion to this Doctrine? Is it countenanced (1.) by Moses, or (2.) by the prophets? or (3.) by our Saviour? or (4.) by the Apostles? (5) That Cloud of Witnesses, (the Noble Army of Martyrs) did they give Testimony to this Assertion,
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1. Moses was so far from the Doctrine of Resistance, that, notwithstanding the hardness of Pharaoh's heart, the cruelty of the bondage, the weakness of the Egyptians by Plagues, the numbers of Israel, six hundred thousand,
1. Moses was so Far from the Doctrine of Resistance, that, notwithstanding the hardness of Pharaoh's heart, the cruelty of the bondage, the weakness of the egyptians by Plagues, the numbers of Israel, six hundred thousand,
besides the Tribe of Levi: yet he would not lead them into the promised Land without Pharaoh's positive and express consent to their departure. 2. As for the Prophets;
beside the Tribe of Levi: yet he would not led them into the promised Land without Pharaoh's positive and express consent to their departure. 2. As for the prophets;
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or mutiny, or labour to alienate, or discontent, or (by denouncing threats or terrours) to discourage Subjects from Obedience? How had they been instructed by their Prophets? Ieremy (2 Chron. xxxvi. 13.) had taught them, that Zedekiah had turned from the Lord God of Israel, in rebelling against Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God:
or mutiny, or labour to alienate, or discontent, or (by denouncing Treats or terrors) to discourage Subject's from obedience? How had they been instructed by their prophets? Ieremy (2 Chronicles xxxvi. 13.) had taught them, that Zedekiah had turned from the Lord God of Israel, in rebelling against Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God:
He taught men to render to Caesar the things that were Caesars, Mat. xxii. 21. He acknowledged Pilate's power to be from above, John xix. 11. He rebuked Peter for smiting with the Sword;
He taught men to render to Caesar the things that were Caesars, Mathew xxii. 21. He acknowledged Pilate's power to be from above, John xix. 11. He rebuked Peter for smiting with the Sword;
and told him, that those that take the Sword, shall perish by the Sword, Mat. xxvi. 52. He taught his Disciples to pray for them which should persecute them, Mat. v. 44. And the utmost permission which he gave them, was,
and told him, that those that take the Sword, shall perish by the Sword, Mathew xxvi. 52. He taught his Disciples to pray for them which should persecute them, Mathew v. 44. And the utmost permission which he gave them, was,
They taught men to obey them that have the rule over them, Hebr. xiii. 17. To submit themselves to every Ordinance of man, 1 Pet. ii. 13. To do all things without murmuring or disputing, Philip. ii. 14. To pray for Kings, and all that are in Authority, 1 Tim. ii. 2. Saint Peter hath told us, that such as despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities, are (in an especial manner) reserved to Iudgment, 1 Pet. ii 9, 10. and Saint Paul, in my Text, that they shall receive damnation.
They taught men to obey them that have the Rule over them, Hebrew xiii. 17. To submit themselves to every Ordinance of man, 1 Pet. ii. 13. To do all things without murmuring or disputing, Philip. ii. 14. To pray for Kings, and all that Are in authority, 1 Tim. ii. 2. Saint Peter hath told us, that such as despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities, Are (in an especial manner) reserved to Judgement, 1 Pet. ii 9, 10. and Saint Paul, in my Text, that they shall receive damnation.
and abundantly able to make resistance, have chosen, with the expence of their lives, to yield obedience to Idolaters, persecuting them for their Religion.
and abundantly able to make resistance, have chosen, with the expense of their lives, to yield Obedience to Idolaters, persecuting them for their Religion.
The inevitable Inconveniences of the exemption of religious Things, and religious Persons from the power of the Magistrate, are abundantly set forth by such,
The inevitable Inconveniences of the exemption of religious Things, and religious Persons from the power of the Magistrate, Are abundantly Set forth by such,
And, indeed, to go about to deny, or to diminish the dismal Consequences of such Pretences, were to endeavour to put out the eyes of all the men of Reason, and Experience in the world.
And, indeed, to go about to deny, or to diminish the dismal Consequences of such Pretences, were to endeavour to put out the eyes of all the men of Reason, and Experience in the world.
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My present Duty is to enquire, what relation these Pretences have to the Principles of Christianity; and that First, As to religious Causes. Secondly, As to Ecclesiastical Persons.
My present Duty is to inquire, what Relation these Pretences have to the Principles of Christianity; and that First, As to religious Causes. Secondly, As to Ecclesiastical Persons.
and his Apostles, exempt from the power of the Magistrate, are not by the Foundations, and Principles of Christianity exempted. ( Non eripit mortalia, qui regna dat coelestia.
and his Apostles, exempt from the power of the Magistrate, Are not by the Foundations, and Principles of Christianity exempted. (Non eripit mortalia, qui regna that coelestia.
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To which if we shall add the practice of the best, and most ancient Christian Emperors, I know not what more can be desired to clear the present Argument.
To which if we shall add the practice of the best, and most ancient Christian Emperor's, I know not what more can be desired to clear the present Argument.
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we do not entitle him to the Priest's Office (the Spiritual Function) or the Execution of it, in preaching the word, administring the Sacraments, exercising the power of Ordination,
we do not entitle him to the Priest's Office (the Spiritual Function) or the Execution of it, in preaching the word, administering the Sacraments, exercising the power of Ordination,
And, accordingly, if we consult the Fragments, which are left us, of the Laws of the most antient Grecian Common-Wealths, we shall find nothing so frequent,
And, accordingly, if we consult the Fragments, which Are left us, of the Laws of the most ancient Grecian Common-Wealths, we shall find nothing so frequent,
and Abednego Vers. 29. In the sixth we find Darius (the Persian) by the advice of his Council signing a Decree, against petitioning (for thirty days) any God besides himself;
and Abednego Vers. 29. In the sixth we find Darius (the Persian) by the Advice of his Council signing a decree, against petitioning (for thirty days) any God beside himself;
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To think to elevate the force of these Instances, because all these were Strangers from God, and aliens from the Common-Wealth of Israel, is to mistake the purpose for which they are alledged.
To think to elevate the force of these Instances, Because all these were Strangers from God, and aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, is to mistake the purpose for which they Are alleged.
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The time would fail me to speak distinctly, and particularly, of the Ordinances concerning Religion, which were made by Moses, Ioshua, David Solomon, Asa, Iehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Manasses also,
The time would fail me to speak distinctly, and particularly, of the Ordinances Concerning Religion, which were made by Moses, Ioshua, David Solomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Manasses also,
Hezekiah did that, which was right in the sight of the Lord. Manasseth was heard of God. Josiah did that, which was right; and his Goodness was recorded.
Hezekiah did that, which was right in the sighed of the Lord. Manasseh was herd of God. Josiah did that, which was right; and his goodness was recorded.
For these all ordered, and regulated Services, and Sacraments, and Covenants with God; they erected Altars and Tabernacles, and Temples, and dedicated them unto the Lord;
For these all ordered, and regulated Services, and Sacraments, and Covenants with God; they erected Altars and Tabernacles, and Temples, and dedicated them unto the Lord;
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they destroyed Idolatry, reformed abuses in Gods Worship, settled both the standing Worship of God, and occasional Thanks-givings, and Humiliations: to omit other matters.
they destroyed Idolatry, reformed Abuses in God's Worship, settled both the standing Worship of God, and occasional Thanksgivings, and Humiliations: to omit other matters.
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The whole Aaronical Ministery, which consisted in ceremonies, and Sacrifices, Typical, and Carnal Ordinances, was not ordered by the hand of Aaron, but of Moses, who was King in Iesurun.
The Whole Aaronical Ministry, which consisted in ceremonies, and Sacrifices, Typical, and Carnal Ordinances, was not ordered by the hand of Aaron, but of Moses, who was King in Jesurun.
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The Tabernacle, and Templeservice (which, beside the Mosaical Institutions, consisted of Spiritual abiding Ordinances) was instituted by David: who, being the sweet Singer of Israel, and acquainted more then ever any man (for ought appears) with the ways,
The Tabernacle, and Temple service (which, beside the Mosaical Institutions, consisted of Spiritual abiding Ordinances) was instituted by David: who, being the sweet Singer of Israel, and acquainted more then ever any man (for ought appears) with the ways,
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A Psalm, consisting partly of the one hundred and fifth, ninety sixth, and one hundred and eighteenth, he first delivered to Asaph, and his Brethren, at the reduction of the Ark from the house of Obed-Edom; 1 Chron. xvi. 7. And divers other Psalms were composed by him for the Service of the Church.
A Psalm, consisting partly of the one hundred and fifth, ninety sixth, and one hundred and eighteenth, he First Delivered to Asaph, and his Brothers, At the reduction of the Ark from the house of Obed-Edom; 1 Chronicles xvi. 7. And diverse other Psalms were composed by him for the Service of the Church.
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and Place, the Sons of Asaph, Heman, and Iedu•hun, arrayed in white Linen, with musical Instruments, praising the Lord, saying, For he is good, &c. viz. reciting the one hundred and eighteenth Psalm: and, in token of God's acceptance, a Clo•d filled the house.
and Place, the Sons of Asaph, Heman, and Iedu•hun, arrayed in white Linen, with musical Instruments, praising the Lord, saying, For he is good, etc. viz. reciting the one hundred and eighteenth Psalm: and, in token of God's acceptance, a Clo•d filled the house.
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Thus we find Iustinian establishing the Nomo-Canonicon, or Code of the Universal Church, consisting of the Canons of the four first General, and five ancient Provincial Councils;
Thus we find Iustinian establishing the Nomo-Canonicon, or Code of the Universal Church, consisting of the Canonas of the four First General, and five ancient Provincial Councils;
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Briefly, to determine this Question, we need only to view the Titles of the sixteenth Book of the Code of Theodosius, the thirteen first Titles in the Code o• Iustinian, Photius's Nomo-Canon, and the like.
Briefly, to determine this Question, we need only to view the Titles of the sixteenth Book of the Code of Theodosius, the thirteen First Titles in the Code o• Iustinian, Photius's Nomo-Canon, and the like.
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2. Thus much having been spoken concerning the regulation of Matters of Religion, it will be needless to enlarge concerning the second Pretence of the exemption of Ecclesiastical Persons.
2. Thus much having been spoken Concerning the regulation of Matters of Religion, it will be needless to enlarge Concerning the second Pretence of the exemption of Ecclesiastical Persons.
1. As to Single persons under the Law, we find an Instance of the Exercise of the Sovereign power over an High-Priest offending in Abiathar, whom Solomon thrust out, and placed Zadoc in his room.
1. As to Single Persons under the Law, we find an Instance of the Exercise of the Sovereign power over an High-Priest offending in Abiathar, whom Solomon thrust out, and placed Zadoc in his room.
In the Primitive Times of the Christian Emperours, we do not meet with Councils, or Synods called by the Bishop of Rome, nor with Ministers, casting themselves into Classical, and Synodical Meetings;
In the Primitive Times of the Christian emperors, we do not meet with Councils, or Synods called by the Bishop of Rome, nor with Ministers, casting themselves into Classical, and Synodical Meetings;
The indiction of Times, and Places, the convocation of Persons, the Presidency, the order of Debates, the dismission of the Assemblies, the roboration of Canons (as to making them Laws of the Empire) in the General,
The indiction of Times, and Places, the convocation of Persons, the Presidency, the order of Debates, the dismission of the Assemblies, the roboration of Canonas (as to making them Laws of the Empire) in the General,
As for matters of Appeal, we find Paul appealing to Caesar: Athanasius (from the Synod at Tyre ) to Constantine; to whom three Appeals were likewise made in the Cause of Caecilianus, and Donatus: and many more instances of this, and the like nature.
As for matters of Appeal, we find Paul appealing to Caesar: Athanasius (from the Synod At Tyre) to Constantine; to whom three Appeals were likewise made in the Cause of Caecilian, and Donatus: and many more instances of this, and the like nature.
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and that so wild, and monstrous, that it looks as if it were the last effort of the enemy of man-kind (ultimus Diaboli conatus) for it strikes at the Heart both of Government, and of Religion.
and that so wild, and monstrous, that it looks as if it were the last effort of the enemy of mankind (Ultimus Diaboli conatus) for it strikes At the Heart both of Government, and of Religion.
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or better gifted, then Peter, and Paul, and the rest of the Apostles? He, that said, Let every Soul be subject to the higher Powers, had been wrap'd up (whether in the body,
or better gifted, then Peter, and Paul, and the rest of the Apostles? He, that said, Let every Soul be Subject to the higher Powers, had been wrapped up (whither in the body,
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then they have done? Their Doctrine, and practice hath been already shewn; and the Danger, and Heinousness of the Sin of Resistance (in all the kinds,
then they have done? Their Doctrine, and practice hath been already shown; and the Danger, and Heinousness of the since of Resistance (in all the Kinds,
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More particularly Saint Paul hath told us, that in the last days perilous times sh••ld come that there should be heady, high-minded Traytours, having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.
More particularly Saint Paul hath told us, that in the last days perilous times sh••ld come that there should be heady, High-minded Traitors, having a from of godliness, but denying the power thereof.
Saint Peter, that there should be false Teachers, which should privily bring in damnable heresies, presumptuous, self-willed, not afraid to speak evil of Dignities.
Saint Peter, that there should be false Teachers, which should privily bring in damnable heresies, presumptuous, self-willed, not afraid to speak evil of Dignities.
Now, if all this be not sufficient, Saint Iude hath taken up this Prophesie of Saint Peter and given us two clear Characters of these Persons, whereby they might be known.
Now, if all this be not sufficient, Saint Iude hath taken up this Prophesy of Saint Peter and given us two clear Characters of these Persons, whereby they might be known.
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Neither the Time, nor the Design, which I have propounded, nor (indeed) my Profession nor Abilities do allow me to enter into the depths of the Politicks,
Neither the Time, nor the Design, which I have propounded, nor (indeed) my Profession nor Abilities do allow me to enter into the depths of the Politics,
at that time, when Claudius, or Nero was Roman Emperour, why should the Holy Ghost move Saint Paul to write to the Romans, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation? So much briefly for the Gospel.
At that time, when Claudius, or Nero was Roman Emperor, why should the Holy Ghost move Saint Paul to write to the Roman, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation? So much briefly for the Gospel.
What then is the meaning of NONLATINALPHABET? Surely it imports thus much, that, if all this hard usage should come upon them, they might cry unto the Lord; (Verse 18.) but that it would not dissolve Ius Regium (the right of Sovereignty) or enable them to resist their Kings, or rebel against them.
What then is the meaning of? Surely it imports thus much, that, if all this hard usage should come upon them, they might cry unto the Lord; (Verse 18.) but that it would not dissolve Just Regium (the right of Sovereignty) or enable them to resist their Kings, or rebel against them.
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II. There remains yet one Pretence to speak to, it concerns Competition of Power, either on 1. Pretences of Succession into the Magistrate's place in case of failour of Duty,
II There remains yet one Pretence to speak to, it concerns Competition of Power, either on 1. Pretences of Succession into the Magistrate's place in case of Failure of Duty,
As to the Old, I shall desire, that two Instances may be considered. 1. The Case of David, and Saul. 2. The Case of Corah, and Moses: which two Instances (if the time would bear it) would take in the Substance of all, that may be alledged in this kind.
As to the Old, I shall desire, that two Instances may be considered. 1. The Case of David, and Saul. 2. The Case of Corah, and Moses: which two Instances (if the time would bear it) would take in the Substance of all, that may be alleged in this kind.
The supreme Power was in Moses, who called to his assistance a Senate, or Parliament, (NONLATINALPHABET) consisting of the Heads of the Tribes of Israel.
The supreme Power was in Moses, who called to his assistance a Senate, or Parliament, () consisting of the Heads of the Tribes of Israel.
that, notwithstanding what God had done to settle the Civil, and Ecclesiastical power, it remained still in the people, or their Representatives assembled together.
that, notwithstanding what God had done to settle the Civil, and Ecclesiastical power, it remained still in the people, or their Representatives assembled together.
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and genuine Spirit of Christianity, which runs through the Doctrine, and Government of the Church of England. After what hath been spoken, I hope, I may presume to say with the Apostle, Do we now make void the Laws through •aith? yea, we establish the Laws.
and genuine Spirit of Christianity, which runs through the Doctrine, and Government of the Church of England. After what hath been spoken, I hope, I may presume to say with the Apostle, Do we now make void the Laws through •aith? yea, we establish the Laws.
That this is the genuine Christian Theory, hath in some measure been demonstrated; so that indeed it may be wondered from whence these Prejudices have arisen. But alas!
That this is the genuine Christian Theory, hath in Some measure been demonstrated; so that indeed it may be wondered from whence these Prejudices have arisen. But alas!
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On one hand what means (shall I say the lowing of the Oxen, or rather) the roaring of the Bulls, the thundring of Excommunications, the absolving Subjects from their Allegiance, the Actual Murthers of Princes, the attempts for blowing up King, Lords,
On one hand what means (shall I say the lowing of the Oxen, or rather) the roaring of the Bulls, the thundering of Excommunications, the absolving Subject's from their Allegiance, the Actual Murders of Princes, the attempts for blowing up King, lords,
It is but a little while since the anointed of the Lord, the holiest, the wisest, the best of Kings, was taken in the snares of men pretending to reformation,
It is but a little while since the anointed of the Lord, the Holiest, the Wisest, the best of Kings, was taken in the snares of men pretending to Reformation,
Our Kings, and our Princes were amongst the Gentiles (provoked to serve other Gods) the Law was no more, the Prophets also received no vision from the Lord.
Our Kings, and our Princes were among the Gentiles (provoked to serve other God's) the Law was no more, the prophets also received no vision from the Lord.
It may be, these things have been done, that the Sayings of our Saviour might be fulfilled, It cannot be but offences will come but wo be to them, by whom they come; and, It were better, that a milstone, &c.
It may be, these things have been done, that the Sayings of our Saviour might be fulfilled, It cannot be but offences will come but woe be to them, by whom they come; and, It were better, that a millstone, etc.
It may be, God suffered the late Rebellion to prevail, that he might not leave himself without witness, but shew forth his wonders in our days, in the miraculous restitution of our gracious Sovereign, and the Church.
It may be, God suffered the late Rebellion to prevail, that he might not leave himself without witness, but show forth his wonders in our days, in the miraculous restitution of our gracious Sovereign, and the Church.
Surely, all these things have been permitted, that the Stone which, the Builders refused, might be made tried and precious, and that his Patience, his Piety, his Constancy in Religion, his Christian Magnanimity being manifest to all the World, by the impatient desire of all Nations, he might become the head of the Corner.
Surely, all these things have been permitted, that the Stone which, the Builders refused, might be made tried and precious, and that his Patience, his Piety, his Constancy in Religion, his Christian Magnanimity being manifest to all the World, by the impatient desire of all nations, he might become the head of the Corner.
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Surely, these things were suffered, that the Faith, and Patience, and Loyalty of the Church of England might be made bright and glorious by the Flames of Persecution:
Surely, these things were suffered, that the Faith, and Patience, and Loyalty of the Church of England might be made bright and glorious by the Flames of Persecution:
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and by the vengeance lately executed in the sight of this Sun, the Atheistical world might be convinced, that the Powers, that be, are ordained of God, and that, though the wicked do evil an hundred times, and God prolong their days;
and by the vengeance lately executed in the sighed of this Sun, the Atheistical world might be convinced, that the Powers, that be, Are ordained of God, and that, though the wicked doe evil an hundred times, and God prolong their days;
IN the verse preceding it is said concerning the Scriptures of the old Testament, that they are able to make a man wise unto salvation, NONLATINALPHABET (by the faith which is in Iesus Christ):
IN the verse preceding it is said Concerning the Scriptures of the old Testament, that they Are able to make a man wise unto salvation, (by the faith which is in Iesus christ):
And it follows immediately, All Scripture, &c. NONLATINALPHABET (the Faith) is often by a Metonymy taken for the Gospel, which is the Object of the Faith of Christians.
And it follows immediately, All Scripture, etc. (the Faith) is often by a Metonymy taken for the Gospel, which is the Object of the Faith of Christians.
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We read often of the Preaching, and Hearing of Faith; of the Analogy of Faith, the common Faith which was once delivered to the Saints (in the preaching of Christ,
We read often of the Preaching, and Hearing of Faith; of the Analogy of Faith, the Common Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints (in the preaching of christ,
And the Pen-men of the Canonical Books of the Old Testament (wherein Timothy had been instructed NONLATINALPHABET) and of the Books of the New Testament (which except those of St. Iohn were extant before the writing of this Epistle) were inspired and directed by the Spirit of God.
And the Penmen of the Canonical Books of the Old Testament (wherein Timothy had been instructed) and of the Books of the New Testament (which except those of Saint John were extant before the writing of this Epistle) were inspired and directed by the Spirit of God.
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And our body of the New Testament the same which was anciently received in the Church, So that what shall be proved of those, is applicable to the Original Scripture used in our time.
And our body of the New Testament the same which was anciently received in the Church, So that what shall be proved of those, is applicable to the Original Scripture used in our time.
And that those few others which were sometimes questioned by some particular Churches, and afterward Universally received, contain in them no one point of Faith or Manners dissentient from the Contents of those Books which were never questioned.
And that those few Others which were sometime questioned by Some particular Churches, and afterwards Universally received, contain in them no one point of Faith or Manners dissentient from the Contents of those Books which were never questioned.
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2. By way of Precaution and Admonition I must intreat you to take notice, that I shall not now meddle with the Controversies concerning Apocrypha, Translations, Keri and Chetib, Hebrew points, various Lections, dubious Authors or parts of Scripture.
2. By Way of Precaution and Admonition I must entreat you to take notice, that I shall not now meddle with the Controversies Concerning Apocrypha, Translations, Keri and Chetib, Hebrew points, various Lections, dubious Authors or parts of Scripture.
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But my endeavour at this time shall be to Assert the Divine Authority of the body and substance of the Original Books of the Canon of the Old and New Testament:
But my endeavour At this time shall be to Assert the Divine authority of the body and substance of the Original Books of the Canon of the Old and New Testament:
And this not in the way of common place, but in a particular Examination or Refutation of the most dangerous Opinions of the Antiscripturists, which are these: I.
And this not in the Way of Common place, but in a particular Examination or Refutation of the most dangerous Opinions of the Antiscripturists, which Are these: I.
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All the Marks and the entire Character of the Messiah, and of his Actions and Passions, were prefigured and foretold by the Law and the Prophets, and the Psalms, i. e.
All the Marks and the entire Character of the Messiah, and of his Actions and Passion, were prefigured and foretold by the Law and the prophets, and the Psalms, i. e.
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And therefore we find him still pressing the Iews with this, that if they did believe the Writings of Moses, and their other Scriptures, they must of necessity believe him also.
And Therefore we find him still pressing the Iews with this, that if they did believe the Writings of Moses, and their other Scriptures, they must of necessity believe him also.
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For the attaining of everlasting life he refers the Lawyer to the Law, What is written in the Law? how readest thou? For the avoiding of the place of torments, he makes Abraham refer the Relations of Dives to Moses and the Prophets.
For the attaining of everlasting life he refers the Lawyer to the Law, What is written in the Law? how Readest thou? For the avoiding of the place of torments, he makes Abraham refer the Relations of Dives to Moses and the prophets.
And lest any one should think that in all this he did only argue ad homines (that disputing with the Jews he only proceeded upon their own Hypothesis) we find him in the course of his Ministration posi•ively asserting, that the Scriptures must be fulfilled; that they cannot be broken; that he came not to destroy the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfil them; and that Heaven and Earth shall pass away, before one jot or title of these should perish, until all was fulfilled.
And lest any one should think that in all this he did only argue ad homines (that disputing with the jews he only proceeded upon their own Hypothesis) we find him in the course of his Ministration posi•ively asserting, that the Scriptures must be fulfilled; that they cannot be broken; that he Come not to destroy the Law and the prophets, but to fulfil them; and that Heaven and Earth shall pass away, before one jot or title of these should perish, until all was fulfilled.
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And afterward when the Eleven were come together, as a recapitulation of this his method, and that he might instruct his Disciples in it, he said unto them, These were the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were writ•en in the Law of Moses,
And afterwards when the Eleven were come together, as a recapitulation of this his method, and that he might instruct his Disciples in it, he said unto them, These were the words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were writ•en in the Law of Moses,
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2. In pursuance of this method we find the Evangelists very curious, and very frequent in observing the accomplishment of the predictions of the Old Testament, reciting sometimes the speeches of Christ, saying, that he did such,
2. In pursuance of this method we find the Evangelists very curious, and very frequent in observing the accomplishment of the predictions of the Old Testament, reciting sometime the Speeches of christ, saying, that he did such,
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Thus the Evangelists writing of the Conception, Nativity, Name of Christ, of his coming out of Egypt, dwelling at Nazareth, migration to Capernaum, riding to Ierusalem; Say, that these things were done that the Scriptures (or the saying of the Prophet) at large might be fulfilled: So likewise for the circumstances of his Passion, the flight of his Disciples, casting lots upon his Garments, Vinegar given him to drink, piercing his side, bones remaining unbroken, &c. Other times they note the particular Prophet, Christ healed Diseases, spoke in Parables, that the saying of Isaiah the Prophet might be fulfilled.
Thus the Evangelists writing of the Conception, Nativity, Name of christ, of his coming out of Egypt, Dwelling At Nazareth, migration to Capernaum, riding to Ierusalem; Say, that these things were done that the Scriptures (or the saying of the Prophet) At large might be fulfilled: So likewise for the Circumstances of his Passion, the flight of his Disciples, casting lots upon his Garments, Vinegar given him to drink, piercing his side, bones remaining unbroken, etc. Other times they note the particular Prophet, christ healed Diseases, spoke in Parables, that the saying of Isaiah the Prophet might be fulfilled.
When Herod slew the Children, then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Ieremy the Prophet, Rachel weeping for her Children, &c. and once we find a quotation of the second Psalm, and the like: This for the Evangelists.
When Herod slew the Children, then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Ieremy the Prophet, Rachel weeping for her Children, etc. and once we find a quotation of the second Psalm, and the like: This for the Evangelists.
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Finally, lest any place should be left for doubting concerning any part of the Old Testament, the Apostles have expresly asserted concerning the Law, that it is holy, just, and good; that the Prophets are holy, and the Scriptures holy; that they are the Oracles of God, lively Oracles; that God spake by the Prophets;
Finally, lest any place should be left for doubting Concerning any part of the Old Testament, the Apostles have expressly asserted Concerning the Law, that it is holy, just, and good; that the prophets Are holy, and the Scriptures holy; that they Are the Oracles of God, lively Oracles; that God spoke by the prophets;
supposing therefore the Truth of the New Testament, the Divine Authority of the Old Testament is to be acknowledged, contrary to the first Opinion of the Antiscripturists.
supposing Therefore the Truth of the New Testament, the Divine authority of the Old Testament is to be acknowledged, contrary to the First Opinion of the Antiscripturists.
II. The Second Antiscriptural Opinion is of those who pretend to believe the Truth, but they deny or doubt the Divine Authority of the New Testament, either of the whole body of the New Testament,
II The Second Antiscriptural Opinion is of those who pretend to believe the Truth, but they deny or doubt the Divine authority of the New Testament, either of the Whole body of the New Testament,
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Of this sort there are said to be many, who by the power and influence of their Education are restrained from denying or dis-believing the Truth of the New Testament,
Of this sort there Are said to be many, who by the power and influence of their Education Are restrained from denying or disbelieving the Truth of the New Testament,
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for the Mystery of the Gospel, the same which they have for some part of Plato, or remnants of Pythagoras; for the practical parts, the same which they have for some parts of Cicero or Seneca, or Epictetus. All which writings they believe to be true,
for the Mystery of the Gospel, the same which they have for Some part of Plato, or remnants of Pythagoras; for the practical parts, the same which they have for Some parts of Cicero or Senecca, or Epictetus. All which writings they believe to be true,
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In opposition to these opinions, I shall shew, that supposing the words of Christ and the Apostles to be True, it will follow, that they are to be esteemed to be of Divine Authority.
In opposition to these opinions, I shall show, that supposing the words of christ and the Apostles to be True, it will follow, that they Are to be esteemed to be of Divine authority.
1. In the examination of the next Opinion, I shall be obliged to lay before you some of the evidences of Divine Authority in Christ and his Apostles, here it is sufficient to produce their assertions of it.
1. In the examination of the next Opinion, I shall be obliged to lay before you Some of the evidences of Divine authority in christ and his Apostles, Here it is sufficient to produce their assertions of it.
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and preaching the the Gospel, the Chief Priests and the Scribes and the Elders came upon him, saying, tell us by what Authority thou dost these things (preachest to the people,) and who gave thee that Authority?
and preaching thee the Gospel, the Chief Priests and the Scribes and the Elders Come upon him, saying, tell us by what authority thou dost these things (Preachest to the people,) and who gave thee that authority?
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I have not spoken of my self, but the Father that sent me, he gave me a Commandment what I should say, and what I should speak. Whatsoever I speak therefore;
I have not spoken of my self, but the Father that sent me, he gave me a Commandment what I should say, and what I should speak. Whatsoever I speak Therefore;
The greatest writer among the Apostles was St. Paul, and the greatest question hath always been (amongst Unbelievers) concerning his Calling and the Authority of his Gospel.
The greatest writer among the Apostles was Saint Paul, and the greatest question hath always been (among Unbelievers) Concerning his Calling and the authority of his Gospel.
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That by God himself he was separated to preach, constituted a Preacher, an Apostle, and a defender of the Gospel. As concerning his Gospel, he professes to have received it by Revelation of God.
That by God himself he was separated to preach, constituted a Preacher, an Apostle, and a defender of the Gospel. As Concerning his Gospel, he Professes to have received it by Revelation of God.
He appealed to the Prophetick Spirit then in the Church, If any man think himself a Prophet or Spiritual, let him acknowledge the things which I write to be the Commandments of God.
He appealed to the Prophetic Spirit then in the Church, If any man think himself a Prophet or Spiritual, let him acknowledge the things which I write to be the commandments of God.
Out of this assurance it was that he enjoyned his Epistles to be read in the Churches of Coloss, Laodicea, Thessalonica, and excommunicates such as should be disobedient in that particular.
Out of this assurance it was that he enjoined his Epistles to be read in the Churches of Coloss, Laodicea, Thessalonica, and excommunicates such as should be disobedient in that particular.
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St. Paul speaking of all the Apostles, affirms that God had set them in the Church, and that the Mystery of the Gospel was revealed to the holy Apostles by the Spirit.
Saint Paul speaking of all the Apostles, affirms that God had Set them in the Church, and that the Mystery of the Gospel was revealed to the holy Apostles by the Spirit.
Particularly notwithstanding that dispute betwixt St. Peter and St. Paul (from the first Ages of the Church to our own Times, objected by Unbelievers to the prejudice of Religion) it is remarkable, that in the same place where St. Paul gives an account how Peter was to be blamed, and how and wherefore he withstood him to his face at Antioch, he doth expresly affirm, that the Gospel of the Circumcision was committed to Peter, and that God wrought effectually in Peter to the Apostleship of the Circumcision.
Particularly notwithstanding that dispute betwixt Saint Peter and Saint Paul (from the First Ages of the Church to our own Times, objected by Unbelievers to the prejudice of Religion) it is remarkable, that in the same place where Saint Paul gives an account how Peter was to be blamed, and how and Wherefore he withstood him to his face At Antioch, he does expressly affirm, that the Gospel of the Circumcision was committed to Peter, and that God wrought effectually in Peter to the Apostleship of the Circumcision.
On the other side St. Peter, in that very place, where he may seem to complain of the NONLATINALPHABET of St. Paul, yet even there he owns him as his beloved Brother, acknowledges his Wisdom to have been gigiven him of God, and numbers all his Epistles, inter NONLATINALPHABET amongst the other Scriptures.
On the other side Saint Peter, in that very place, where he may seem to complain of the of Saint Paul, yet even there he owns him as his Beloved Brother, acknowledges his Wisdom to have been gigiven him of God, and numbers all his Epistles, inter among the other Scriptures.
He it was who being to leave the World, promised his Disciples again and again, that he would send down upon them the Holy Spirit, that should instruct them and teach them all things, that should Lead them into all truth, Bring to their remembrance all things which he himself had spoken, that should shew them things to come, that with this Spirit they should not be lightly dash'd,
He it was who being to leave the World, promised his Disciples again and again, that he would send down upon them the Holy Spirit, that should instruct them and teach them all things, that should Led them into all truth, Bring to their remembrance all things which he himself had spoken, that should show them things to come, that with this Spirit they should not be lightly dashed,
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When Porphyrius had revolted from Christianity to Platonism, and had bent all his forces against the Scripture-History, he was refuted not only by Lactantius, and Methodius, men Orthodox in Doctrine,
When Porphyrius had revolted from Christianity to Platonism, and had bent all his forces against the Scripture history, he was refuted not only by Lactantius, and Methodius, men Orthodox in Doctrine,
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but by Eusebius and Apollinaris; and of late days, Socinus and others have well asserted the truth of the Scripture-History, who yet have been offended at the dogmatical parts of the Gospel,
but by Eusebius and Apollinaris; and of late days, Socinus and Others have well asserted the truth of the Scripture history, who yet have been offended At the dogmatical parts of the Gospel,
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In Opposition to these I shall endeavour to demonstrate, that, Supposing Matters of Fact to be truly related in the New Testament, it is unreasonable to suspect the truth of any of the Doctrines delivered by Christ or his Apostles.
In Opposition to these I shall endeavour to demonstrate, that, Supposing Matters of Fact to be truly related in the New Testament, it is unreasonable to suspect the truth of any of the Doctrines Delivered by christ or his Apostles.
Amongst the various fancies concerning Religion, wherewith the whole world hath been always embroiled: Two things there are wherein all the Sons of Adam have agreed;
among the various fancies Concerning Religion, wherewith the Whole world hath been always embroiled: Two things there Are wherein all the Sons of Adam have agreed;
and Demonstration.) But, to reduce the People to the forms of religious Rites and Sacrifices prescribed them, they were made to believe the Epiphanies of the Gods,
and Demonstration.) But, to reduce the People to the forms of religious Rites and Sacrifices prescribed them, they were made to believe the Epiphanies of the God's,
and the manifestations of their Wisdom, and Power, by Oracles and Works supernatural. To these even Mahomet pretended, though his great Argument was from the Sword:
and the manifestations of their Wisdom, and Power, by Oracles and Works supernatural. To these even Mahomet pretended, though his great Argument was from the Sword:
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I shall not here wave the force, but I shall decline the repetition of what I have formerly spoken concerning the attestations given to it by Visible Signs, Audible Voices, Apparitions of Angels, Fulfilling the Prophecies, Evidences of Christs Resurrestion, Mission of the Holy Ghost.
I shall not Here wave the force, but I shall decline the repetition of what I have formerly spoken Concerning the attestations given to it by Visible Signs, Audible Voices, Apparitions of Angels, Fulfilling the Prophecies, Evidences of Christ Resurrection, Mission of the Holy Ghost.
How knoweth this man Letters, seeing he never learned them? but if we mark the Scriptures, we shall find that he knew all things, and that nothing was withdrawn from the reach of his understanding.
How Knoweth this man Letters, seeing he never learned them? but if we mark the Scriptures, we shall find that he knew all things, and that nothing was withdrawn from the reach of his understanding.
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the secret Councils of the Sc•ibes and Pharisees, their evil surmisings, their treacherous intentions to intrap him, their mental Blasphemy, were all naked and manifest before him.
the secret Councils of the Sc•ibes and Pharisees, their evil surmisings, their treacherous intentions to entrap him, their mental Blasphemy, were all naked and manifest before him.
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He foresaw all things that were to come upon him, who it was that should betray him, he foretold his Disciples all the circumstances of his Passion, how he was to be Betrayed, Condemned, delivered to the Gentiles, mocked, scourged, spit on, kill'd and Crucified at Ierusalem.
He foresaw all things that were to come upon him, who it was that should betray him, he foretold his Disciples all the Circumstances of his Passion, how he was to be Betrayed, Condemned, Delivered to the Gentiles, mocked, scourged, spit on, killed and crucified At Ierusalem.
He foretold things to come after his death, the time and manner of the destruction of Ierusalem: The success of his Gospel, the Effect (unlikely) of his Crucifixion, that it should draw all men after him, that it should be preached and believed in the whole world, spreading it self like Leaven, and like a grain of Mustardseed, that Satans Kingdom should be destroyed suddenly like lightning, notwithstanding the false Christs and false Prophets which should arise.
He foretold things to come After his death, the time and manner of the destruction of Ierusalem: The success of his Gospel, the Effect (unlikely) of his Crucifixion, that it should draw all men After him, that it should be preached and believed in the Whole world, spreading it self like Leaven, and like a grain of Mustard seed, that Satan Kingdom should be destroyed suddenly like lightning, notwithstanding the false Christ and false prophets which should arise.
Many of which healed and raised persons lived till about Trajan's time, as Quadratus a Disciple of the Apostles affirmed in his Apology to Hadrian the Emperour.
Many of which healed and raised Persons lived till about Trajan's time, as Quadratus a Disciple of the Apostles affirmed in his Apology to Hadriani the Emperor.
that foaming and tearing Devil which withstood the power of his Disciples, and threw down and •ore the possessed person even as he was yet coming to Christ himself;
that foaming and tearing devil which withstood the power of his Disciples, and threw down and •ore the possessed person even as he was yet coming to christ himself;
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Neither their long possession, nor their numbers could secure them, he cast seven at once out of Mary Magdalen, and an whole Legion out of a certain man of the Countrey of the Gadarens, who had been possessed by them a long time.
Neither their long possession, nor their numbers could secure them, he cast seven At once out of Marry Magdalen, and an Whole Legion out of a certain man of the Country of the Gadarenes, who had been possessed by them a long time.
The History of the Gospel affords us many Examples wherein they were gloriously combined. By his Knowledge he foretold his Resurrection, he performed it by his Power.
The History of the Gospel affords us many Examples wherein they were gloriously combined. By his Knowledge he foretold his Resurrection, he performed it by his Power.
Not to mention the Apparition of Angels, and of Christ himself, the Bath Kol, the Extasies, Dreams, Visions, and Impulses which were given them for their own assurance:
Not to mention the Apparition of Angels, and of christ himself, the Bath Kol, the Ecstasies, Dreams, Visions, and Impulses which were given them for their own assurance:
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That they might be enabled to preach the Gospel to all Nations, and deliver to the world those Scriptures whereof we are speaking, they had the word of Knowledge and of Wisdom and of Faith, and the gift of divers Tongues,
That they might be enabled to preach the Gospel to all nations, and deliver to the world those Scriptures whereof we Are speaking, they had the word of Knowledge and of Wisdom and of Faith, and the gift of diverse Tongues,
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Paul an Apostle (though born out of due time ) came to Visions and Revelation, he twice foretold what should happen to the Ship wherein he was carried Prisoner to Rome.
Paul an Apostle (though born out of due time) Come to Visions and Revelation, he twice foretold what should happen to the Ship wherein he was carried Prisoner to Room.
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and in several other kinds by the Apostles and their Companions and Adherents, the Preachers and Writers of the Doctrine of the Gospel, are so abundantly delivered in the New Testament, that I shall not offer at particulars.
and in several other Kinds by the Apostles and their Sodales and Adherents, the Preachers and Writers of the Doctrine of the Gospel, Are so abundantly Delivered in the New Testament, that I shall not offer At particulars.
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I conclude therefore, that, supposing matters of Fact to be truly delivered in the New Testament, there is no reason to doubt of the Doctrines delivered by Christ or his Apostles, relating to faith or manners.
I conclude Therefore, that, supposing matters of Fact to be truly Delivered in the New Testament, there is no reason to doubt of the Doctrines Delivered by christ or his Apostles, relating to faith or manners.
But what mean then the publick Rumors which we hear? and whence is an Opinion gone into the world, that some great Philosophers and men of generous reason are dissatisfied concerning the truth of Scripture,
But what mean then the public Rumours which we hear? and whence is an Opinion gone into the world, that Some great Philosophers and men of generous reason Are dissatisfied Concerning the truth of Scripture,
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1. As for the Argument and ground of those (amongst us Christians) that reject the body of the Scriptures, I do not remember to have heard of other than this.
1. As for the Argument and ground of those (among us Christians) that reject the body of the Scriptures, I do not Remember to have herd of other than this.
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They have often called upon Believers, Pastors perhaps, or Doctors in the Church, for a clear and undeniable evidence of the truth of the story of the Gospel,
They have often called upon Believers, Pastors perhaps, or Doctors in the Church, for a clear and undeniable evidence of the truth of the story of the Gospel,
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Would they have now an Experiment whether such or such a thing were done 16 or 17 hundred years ago? Would they have a demonstration of particulars, in their nature indifferent to be done or not to be done, depending upon the liberty of Causes?
Would they have now an Experiment whither such or such a thing were done 16 or 17 hundred Years ago? Would they have a demonstration of particulars, in their nature indifferent to be done or not to be done, depending upon the liberty of Causes?
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Well were it for the world, if these Beaux Esprits would have the patience, and endure the fatigue of acquainting themselves with the ways of knowledge (Experiment and demonstration) it would not then be troubled with the dangerous impertinency of such Pretenders
Well were it for the world, if these Beaux Esprits would have the patience, and endure the fatigue of acquainting themselves with the ways of knowledge (Experiment and demonstration) it would not then be troubled with the dangerous impertinency of such Pretenders
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Then these men would not call for Experiment in a subject uncapable of it, and (being instructed that demonstration is only of Universal Propositions in materia necessaria, whose contrary Positions imply a contradiction) they would know, that to demand this kind of evidence of the truth of the story of the Gospel, is to be absurdly injudicious,
Then these men would not call for Experiment in a Subject uncapable of it, and (being instructed that demonstration is only of Universal Propositions in materia necessaria, whose contrary Positions imply a contradiction) they would know, that to demand this kind of evidence of the truth of the story of the Gospel, is to be absurdly injudicious,
Setting aside the knowledge of the Affections of a few Lines and Numbers, is not all learning to be cast away? Must not the Civil world of mankind be brought to swift confusion? must not mankind it self, in a few days •ome to an end?
Setting aside the knowledge of the Affections of a few Lines and Numbers, is not all learning to be cast away? Must not the Civil world of mankind be brought to swift confusion? must not mankind it self, in a few days •ome to an end?
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Suppose men should not marry, nor take Physick, nor eat or drink till they should have clear and undeniable evidence, that all these things are what they suppose,
Suppose men should not marry, nor take Physic, nor eat or drink till they should have clear and undeniable evidence, that all these things Are what they suppose,
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That the Divine Authority of all the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, are undeniably concluded from supposition of the truth of the Relation or History of matters of fact in the New Testament, I have already shewn.
That the Divine authority of all the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, Are undeniably concluded from supposition of the truth of the Relation or History of matters of fact in the New Testament, I have already shown.
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wherefore I shall briefly shew, 1. That the History of the New Testament hath all those advantages whereof any History is capable. 2. That it hath greater advantages than any other History.
Wherefore I shall briefly show, 1. That the History of the New Testament hath all those advantages whereof any History is capable. 2. That it hath greater advantages than any other History.
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1. The Arguments inducing men to the belief of any historical Relation, are all of them Ab intra, Internal, from the 1. Credibility and Scibility of the Object. 2. The Knowledge and Integrity of the Writers. 3. The way and manner of writing.
1. The Arguments inducing men to the belief of any historical Relation, Are all of them Ab intra, Internal, from the 1. Credibility and Sensibility of the Object. 2. The Knowledge and Integrity of the Writers. 3. The Way and manner of writing.
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Either Ab extra, External, from the 1. Reception of it in the world. 2. Concurrent testimonies of strangers. 3. Concessions of Adversaries, and the like.
Either Ab extra, External, from the 1. Reception of it in the world. 2. Concurrent testimonies of Strangers. 3. Concessions of Adversaries, and the like.
but chiefly the concernments of Paul; and it was written by Luke, who was an individual Companion of Paul, and intimately conversant with the rest of the Apostles.
but chiefly the concernments of Paul; and it was written by Lycia, who was an Individu Companion of Paul, and intimately conversant with the rest of the Apostles.
For the things Related in the Gospel of St. Luke, he saith they were delivered to him by those who from the beginning were Eye witnesses of the works, and Ministers of the Word, and his History agrees with the other Evangelists.
For the things Related in the Gospel of Saint Lycia, he Says they were Delivered to him by those who from the beginning were Eye Witnesses of the works, and Ministers of the Word, and his History agrees with the other Evangelists.
The Apostles were chosen by him for Witnesses of his Words and Actions, they were with him from the beginning of his Ministry, continued with him till his death, couversed with him till his ascension;
The Apostles were chosen by him for Witnesses of his Words and Actions, they were with him from the beginning of his Ministry, continued with him till his death, couversed with him till his Ascension;
That which they had heard, which they had seen with their Eyes, which they had looked on, which their hands had handled of the word of life, that they delivered in writing to the World:
That which they had herd, which they had seen with their Eyes, which they had looked on, which their hands had handled of the word of life, that they Delivered in writing to the World:
2. For Arguments of their sincerity, they have left Precepts of Veracity, and prohibitions of lying, under pain of Hell torments, the Lake that burneth with fire and brimstone:
2. For Arguments of their sincerity, they have left Precepts of Veracity, and prohibitions of lying, under pain of Hell torments, the Lake that burns with fire and brimstone:
They have left behind them various instances of their simplicity and Godly sincerity in representing their failings to the world, and of candour and ingenuity in distinguishing the dictates of their own Reason from the inspirations of the Holy Spirit:
They have left behind them various instances of their simplicity and Godly sincerity in representing their failings to the world, and of candour and ingenuity in distinguishing the dictates of their own Reason from the inspirations of the Holy Spirit:
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If these men did devise a Fable and impose it upon the world, what end could they propound to themselves in so doing? was there any profit in being destitute of all things? or pleasure in being persecuted, afflicted,
If these men did devise a Fable and impose it upon the world, what end could they propound to themselves in so doing? was there any profit in being destitute of all things? or pleasure in being persecuted, afflicted,
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To omit the severity of his behaviour to them, He called them off from their Vocations, Peter, and Andrew, Iames, and Iohn from their Fishing, Matthew from his Customers place, the rest accordingly.
To omit the severity of his behaviour to them, He called them off from their Vocations, Peter, and Andrew, James, and John from their Fishing, Matthew from his Customers place, the rest accordingly.
Their last words to him were delivered in this question, Lord wilt thou at this time restore the Kingdom unto Israel? Of the thing it self they never doubted, they only desire to be informed of the time,
Their last words to him were Delivered in this question, Lord wilt thou At this time restore the Kingdom unto Israel? Of the thing it self they never doubted, they only desire to be informed of the time,
Was this an answer to their Question? or a satisfaction to their expectation? Was this an Obligation laid upon them? If he had not sent down the Holy Ghost, this would have moved them indeed,
Was this an answer to their Question? or a satisfaction to their expectation? Was this an Obligation laid upon them? If he had not sent down the Holy Ghost, this would have moved them indeed,
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Concerning Iohn the Baptist, it is recorded, that he was born some few Months before Christ, that his Mother was Elizabeth, that his Father was Zachariah, a Priest of the Course of Abia, that they lived in the Hill-Countrey.
Concerning John the Baptist, it is recorded, that he was born Some few Months before christ, that his Mother was Elizabeth, that his Father was Zachariah, a Priest of the Course of Abia, that they lived in the Hill-Countrey.
He began to preach in the 15. of Tiberius, Pilate being Governour of Iudaea, Herod Tetrarch of Calilee, his Brother Philip Tetrarch of Iturea, and of the Region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias Tetrarch of Abilene. Punctual and particular.
He began to preach in the 15. of Tiberius, Pilate being Governor of Iudaea, Herod Tetrarch of Galilee, his Brother Philip Tetrarch of Iturea, and of the Region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias Tetrarch of Abilene. Punctual and particular.
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when the whole world was taxed by Augustus, in the days of Herod, when Cyrenius was Governour of Syria; the place easie to be enquired of, it was in a Manger, in an Inn, in a Town that was a little one among the thousands of Iuda, easie to be examined.
when the Whole world was taxed by Augustus, in the days of Herod, when Cyrenius was Governor of Syria; the place easy to be inquired of, it was in a Manger, in an Inn, in a Town that was a little one among the thousands of Iuda, easy to be examined.
The healing of AEneas at Lydda, raising of Dorcas at Ioppe, the passages with Cornelius Captain of the Band called the Italian Band at Caesarea, and many other acts of Peter. The increpation of Barjesus at Paphos, in the presence of Sergius Paulus the Governour.
The healing of AEneas At Lydda, raising of Dorcas At Joppa, the passages with Cornelius Captain of the Band called the Italian Band At Caesarea, and many other acts of Peter. The increpation of Barjesus At Paphos, in the presence of Sergius Paulus the Governor.
But besides all these, this History contains a Narration of things done and said, not only by persons well affected but by Herod and Pontius Pilate, and the Roman Governours, by the Pharisees, the Scribes, the High Priests,
But beside all these, this History contains a Narration of things done and said, not only by Persons well affected but by Herod and Pontius Pilate, and the Roman Governors, by the Pharisees, the Scribes, the High Priests,
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I conclude therefore, that in respect of internal Arguments for belief, no History hath, or indeed can have any advantage above the History of the New Testament.
I conclude Therefore, that in respect of internal Arguments for belief, no History hath, or indeed can have any advantage above the History of the New Testament.
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while the memory of things was recent, Matthew within seven years, Mark within eleven, Luke about twenty four, post mortem Christi; the Epistles of Peter and Paul within thirty years, all the rest intra unius hominis aetatem, yet no man could ever convince them of falshood.
while the memory of things was recent, Matthew within seven Years, Mark within eleven, Lycia about twenty four, post mortem Christ; the Epistles of Peter and Paul within thirty Years, all the rest intra unius hominis aetatem, yet no man could ever convince them of falsehood.
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The Authors owned by Iulian: the Miracles confessed by Celsus: the checking of the operation of the Devil by Porphyrius: the Darkness and Earthquake at the death of Christ by Thallus and Phlegon Trallianus: the Crucifixion of Christ (by Pilate under Tiberius ) by Tacitus: And in one word, The entire Volume of the Scriptures, the very same which our Church receives (by vertue of the belief of the History of the Gospel) before any general Council, or the time of Constantine, without any Convocation of the Clergy,
The Authors owned by Iulian: the Miracles confessed by Celsus: the checking of the operation of the devil by Porphyrius: the Darkness and Earthquake At the death of christ by Thallus and Phlegon Trallianus: the Crucifixion of christ (by Pilate under Tiberius) by Tacitus: And in one word, The entire Volume of the Scriptures, the very same which our Church receives (by virtue of the belief of the History of the Gospel) before any general Council, or the time of Constantine, without any Convocation of the Clergy,
In respect of all these Arguments, internal and external, I might have justly said, that the History of the Gospel hath the advantage of any other History;
In respect of all these Arguments, internal and external, I might have justly said, that the History of the Gospel hath the advantage of any other History;
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2. These advantages I shall reduce to two heads, Testimonium Rei. Dei. 1. For the Testimonium Rei, consider, 1. Opposition to the Gospel. 2. Prevailing of
2. These advantages I shall reduce to two Heads, Testimonium Rei. Dei. 1. For the Testimonium Rei, Consider, 1. Opposition to the Gospel. 2. Prevailing of
The beginnings and propagation of the Gospel was by the Jews maliciously and strenuously opposed in the times of Christ and his Apostles, and in all succeeding Generations.
The beginnings and propagation of the Gospel was by the jews maliciously and strenuously opposed in the times of christ and his Apostles, and in all succeeding Generations.
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That the first Miracle wrought by Peter and Iohn might not spread among the People, the Rulers and Elders and Scribes, Annas and Caiaphas, and John and Alexander, and all the Kindred of the High Priest, laid hands upon them, and put them in hold,
That the First Miracle wrought by Peter and John might not spread among the People, the Rulers and Elders and Scribes, Annas and Caiaphas, and John and Alexander, and all the Kindred of the High Priest, laid hands upon them, and put them in hold,
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Whereever they met with the Preachers, they opposed and blasphemed, they tumultuated, they stirred the Gentiles; they enraged the chief men of the Cities and the honourable women against them.
Wherever they met with the Preachers, they opposed and blasphemed, they tumultuated, they stirred the Gentiles; they enraged the chief men of the Cities and the honourable women against them.
Now, beside the little Nation of the Jews, the rest of the whole world, when this History began to be published and the Books written, were Heathen, universally devoted to the Devil, whom therefore our Saviour styles, the Prince of this world.
Now, beside the little nation of the jews, the rest of the Whole world, when this History began to be published and the Books written, were Heathen, universally devoted to the devil, whom Therefore our Saviour styles, the Prince of this world.
And now that feud which had depended betwixt the seed of the Serpent and the seed of the woman 4000 years, was by the preaching and writing of these things brought to a Crisis.
And now that feud which had depended betwixt the seed of the Serpent and the seed of the woman 4000 Years, was by the preaching and writing of these things brought to a Crisis.
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The professed and declared design of the Gospel, was to drive the Devil out of his Dominion, notwithstanding the antiquity of his possession, theuniversality of his Church,
The professed and declared Design of the Gospel, was to drive the devil out of his Dominion, notwithstanding the antiquity of his possession, theuniversality of his Church,
Notwithstanding his Empire was supported by Governours and Laws, and fortified by the Arms and actual strength of all the world, he saw, that if the Gospel were not suppressed, a little time would spoil the pride of all his glory, that in a moment he should fall like lightning from Heaven.
Notwithstanding his Empire was supported by Governors and Laws, and fortified by the Arms and actual strength of all the world, he saw, that if the Gospel were not suppressed, a little time would spoil the pride of all his glory, that in a moment he should fallen like lightning from Heaven.
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He summons together all his wiles and stratagems, he musters all his forces, he sounds an Alarm to the world, stirs up young and old, rich and poor, all ages, sexes, conditions, the people wise and unwise, the Common Souldiers and Commanders, Counsellors and Judges, Senate and Emperors, by suppressing these Books,
He summons together all his wiles and stratagems, he musters all his forces, he sounds an Alarm to the world, stirs up young and old, rich and poor, all ages, sexes, conditions, the people wise and unwise, the Common Soldiers and Commanders, Counsellors and Judges, Senate and Emperor's, by suppressing these Books,
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The people were enraged against the Believers, as against the common Enemy of mankind, and pro solenni suo, they slandered them with unthought of wickedness, they imputed to them all the calamities of the world: And required them to death:
The people were enraged against the Believers, as against the Common Enemy of mankind, and Pro Solenni Sue, they slandered them with unthought of wickedness, they imputed to them all the calamities of the world: And required them to death:
Celsus, Porphyrius, Iamblichus, Hierocles, and other Philosophers, endeavoured to dispute them out of the world, Symmachus and Libanius, and other Rhetors to declaim them away.
Celsus, Porphyrius, Iamblichus, Hierocles, and other Philosophers, endeavoured to dispute them out of the world, Symmachus and Libanius, and other Rhetors to declaim them away.
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Mean while the Senators and Lawyers employ themselves to destroy the Books, by stretching against them the ancient Laws against bringing in Foreign Religions,
Mean while the Senators and Lawyers employ themselves to destroy the Books, by stretching against them the ancient Laws against bringing in Foreign Religions,
and to destroy Books and Believers by New Laws made for that purpose against Combinations (Hetaeriae) Sacriledge, Treason, the Law that none should buy or sell,
and to destroy Books and Believers by New Laws made for that purpose against Combinations (Hetaeriae) Sacrilege, Treason, the Law that none should buy or fell,
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2. Consider then how it prevailed, how quickly and largely, how deeply and effectually, although the Precepts were not contrived to sollicit the Affections,
2. Consider then how it prevailed, how quickly and largely, how deeply and effectually, although the Precepts were not contrived to solicit the Affections,
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Within a few years after the Death of Christ we find by St. Peter, that the Gospel was preached throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia;
Within a few Years After the Death of christ we find by Saint Peter, that the Gospel was preached throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bythynia;
and Paul had planted it from Ierusalem round about to Illyricum: Besides what was done by other Apostles, in the Provinces assigned them at the Council of Ierusalem.
and Paul had planted it from Ierusalem round about to Illyricum: Beside what was done by other Apostles, in the Provinces assigned them At the Council of Ierusalem.
Within sixty six years this grain of Mustard seed was become a Tree, Pliny Proconsul of Bithynia (to whom the care of Religion, ex officio, did appertein) appointed by Trajan to suppress the Christians, he writes to him, that this Belief was Longè late { que } diffusa, Civitates, Vicos, Agros, impletos Christi cultoribus.
Within sixty six Years this grain of Mustard seed was become a Tree, pliny Proconsul of Bythynia (to whom the care of Religion, ex Officio, did appertain) appointed by Trajan to suppress the Christians, he writes to him, that this Belief was Long late { que } diffusa, Civitates, Vicos, Agros, impletos Christ cultoribus.
Tertullian reckons up the known parts of the World, in quibus omnibus Christi nomen regnat, and concludes, ubi { que } porrigitur, creditur, colitur, regnat, adoratur.
Tertullian reckons up the known parts of the World, in quibus omnibus Christ Nome Reigneth, and concludes, ubi { que } porrigitur, creditur, colitur, Reigneth, adoratur.
Desolata Templa, rarissimus Victimarum emptor! Some complain of people forsaking of the Gods, others of the Gods forsaking their Oracles and Temples,
Desolate Templa, rarissimus Victimarum emptor! some complain of people forsaking of the God's, Others of the God's forsaking their Oracles and Temples,
Against Celsus it excited Origen, against Porphyrie Apollinarius, and Methodius; against Porphyrie and Hierocles, Lactantius and Eusebius (besides what was written sparsim Ierom, Augustine, Cyril, &c. ) It set up Chrysostom against Libanius, Prudentius against Symmachus and the Rhetoricians.
Against Celsus it excited Origen, against Porphyry Apollinarius, and Methodius; against Porphyry and Hierocles, Lactantius and Eusebius (beside what was written sparsim Jerom, Augustine, Cyril, etc.) It Set up Chrysostom against Libanius, Prudentius against Symmachus and the Rhetoricians.
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The Books themselves were their greatest worldly treasure, and rather than they would deliver them to be burned, they chose to suffer the loss of Honour, Liberty, Estate, Wives,
The Books themselves were their greatest worldly treasure, and rather than they would deliver them to be burned, they chosen to suffer the loss of Honour, Liberty, Estate, Wives,
When Di oclesian required the Scriptures that they might be burned, In one Province (Egypt) in one Month 17000 persons chose rather to dye than to deliver them:
When Die oclesian required the Scriptures that they might be burned, In one Province (Egypt) in one Monn 17000 Persons chosen rather to die than to deliver them:
That which no Institution in Philosophy, nor Initiation in the Mysteries of any of the Gods, was ever able to accomplish, that was every where atchieved by the belief of the Gospel, in a moment.
That which no Institution in Philosophy, nor Initiation in the Mysteres of any of the God's, was ever able to accomplish, that was every where achieved by the belief of the Gospel, in a moment.
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What a Beadroll doth Paul reckon up in the Corinthans: But ye are washed (saith he) but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified, in the Name of the Lord Iesus,
What a Beadroll does Paul reckon up in the Corinthians: But you Are washed (Says he) but you Are sanctified, but you Are justified, in the Name of the Lord Iesus,
Notwithstanding all the calumnies thrown upon Believers, and the prejudice wherewith they were loaded, the unpropitious and relucting world were forcibly convinced that the Believers of these Books were effectually taught to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously,
Notwithstanding all the calumnies thrown upon Believers, and the prejudice wherewith they were loaded, the unpropitious and relucting world were forcibly convinced that the Believers of these Books were effectually taught to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, and to live soberly, righteously,
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the piety, loyalty, justice, charity, magnanimity, patience, meekness, and purity of believers of these Books, convinced the unbelieving world, that God was in them of a truth:
the piety, loyalty, Justice, charity, magnanimity, patience, meekness, and purity of believers of these Books, convinced the unbelieving world, that God was in them of a truth:
2. But beside the operation of these Books upon the Believers, God was pleased to give testimony to them by his co-operation with them in signs and wonders, and mighty deeds.
2. But beside the operation of these Books upon the Believers, God was pleased to give testimony to them by his cooperation with them in Signs and wonders, and mighty Deeds.
The History of the Gospel tells us, that when Christ was even now leaving the world, he left this Legacy to believers for confirmation of the truth of the Gospel;
The History of the Gospel tells us, that when christ was even now leaving the world, he left this Legacy to believers for confirmation of the truth of the Gospel;
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Now that this was made good, and that these signs (so long as there was need) were continued among Believers, we have as good assurance as we can have of any thing• beyond our own memory or experience.
Now that this was made good, and that these Signs (so long as there was need) were continued among Believers, we have as good assurance as we can have of any thing• beyond our own memory or experience.
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by men of the greatest Wisdom and Learning in their Generations, by persons of such Integrity, that they laid down their lives in testimony of their veracity;
by men of the greatest Wisdom and Learning in their Generations, by Persons of such Integrity, that they laid down their lives in testimony of their veracity;
Irenaeus an Auditor of Polycarp, who was a disciple of St. Iohn (suffered circa 206) affirms upon his own knowledge, that the gift of Prophesie was then frequent in the Church, that many had the gift of tongues, ipsi andivimus; Others cast out Devils, Others healed Diseases, Others raised the dead;
Irnaeus an Auditor of Polycarp, who was a disciple of Saint John (suffered circa 206) affirms upon his own knowledge, that the gift of Prophesy was then frequent in the Church, that many had the gift of tongues, ipsi andivimus; Others cast out Devils, Others healed Diseases, Others raised the dead;
and those raised persons continued many years amongst them, pro cerio. Tertullian in his Apologetica adversus Gentes affirms that Iam de vobis Daemonas ejiciunt.
and those raised Persons continued many Years among them, Pro cerio. Tertullian in his Apologetica Adversus Gentes affirms that Iam de vobis Daemons ejiciunt.
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Origen against Celsus, saith, that he himself had seen by invocation of God, and the name of Jesus very many that were delivered from grievous maladies, NONLATINALPHABET (alienatione mentis) NONLATINALPHABET.
Origen against Celsus, Says, that he himself had seen by invocation of God, and the name of jesus very many that were Delivered from grievous maladies, (alienation mentis).
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Not to mention others, St. Augustine in his Book de Civitate Dei (begun about 410, but many years in writing) l. 22. c. 8. gives an account of very many Miracles done at Hippo, Carthage, and other places, of no great distance, noting times, places, persons, occasions, appealing to the Countrey, delivering them under terms of the greatest assurance; Scio ego; cognosco ego;
Not to mention Others, Saint Augustine in his Book de Civitate Dei (begun about 410, but many Years in writing) l. 22. c. 8. gives an account of very many Miracles done At Hippo, Carthage, and other places, of no great distance, noting times, places, Persons, occasions, appealing to the Country, delivering them under terms of the greatest assurance; Scio ego; cognosco ego;
Other Histories and Writings, and the Authors and Believers of them can pretend no higher than to the testimony of men, these have the testimony of God also:
Other Histories and Writings, and the Authors and Believers of them can pretend no higher than to the testimony of men, these have the testimony of God also:
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The sum of all is this, The Divine Authority of the Scriptures is the great fundamental and comprehensive Principle of Christianity, which being admitted it stands,
The sum of all is this, The Divine authority of the Scriptures is the great fundamental and comprehensive Principle of Christianity, which being admitted it Stands,
and into the Laws and Edicts of Princes and Magistrates with our new pretenders to Reason and Philosophy, is that engine whereby the Devil hath prevailed to scandalize the world,
and into the Laws and Edicts of Princes and Magistrates with our new pretenders to Reason and Philosophy, is that engine whereby the devil hath prevailed to scandalise the world,
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It is for this cause that I have conceived it requisite (after many others who have done worthily) to have recourse (once more) to the Original Reason of things, and the common grounds whereupon mankind doth proceed in matters of this nature.
It is for this cause that I have conceived it requisite (After many Others who have done worthily) to have recourse (once more) to the Original Reason of things, and the Common grounds whereupon mankind does proceed in matters of this nature.
Heb. iii. 12. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you, an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. — Exhort one another daily. —
Hebrew iii. 12. Take heed, brothers, lest there be in any of you, an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. — Exhort one Another daily. —
I Shall not spend time in a disputation concerning the Author of this Epistle, viz. whether it were Paul, or Barnabas, or Luke, or Clemens, or Apollos, &c. but shall with the Church of England, suppose St. Paul to have been the Author of it.
I Shall not spend time in a disputation Concerning the Author of this Epistle, viz. whither it were Paul, or Barnabas, or Lycia, or Clemens, or Apollos, etc. but shall with the Church of England, suppose Saint Paul to have been the Author of it.
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This (on the contrary) hath been concluded to be an Apostolical Epistle, propter NONLATINALPHABET Characterem, by reason of that divine and Apostolical Spirit, which to those who have had their Senses exercised, hath manifestly appeared in it.
This (on the contrary) hath been concluded to be an Apostolical Epistle, propter Characterem, by reason of that divine and Apostolical Spirit, which to those who have had their Senses exercised, hath manifestly appeared in it.
I should not fear to affirm, that this Epistle hath in it some peculiar advantages, compared with some other of the Epistles. (Advantages, I mean, of usefulness, not of Authority, seeing all of them issued from the same Spirit.)
I should not Fear to affirm, that this Epistle hath in it Some peculiar advantages, compared with Some other of the Epistles. (Advantages, I mean, of usefulness, not of authority, seeing all of them issued from the same Spirit.)
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The design of it is General, Fundamental, Comprehensive, not Private, Circumstantial, Occasional: And it hath peculiarly conveyed to the Church two great treasures. 1. A Compleat Model, or Systeme, of Christian Divinity.
The Design of it is General, Fundamental, Comprehensive, not Private, Circumstantial, Occasional: And it hath peculiarly conveyed to the Church two great treasures. 1. A Complete Model, or System, of Christian Divinity.
The words, which I have chosen, are a Reiteration or Reinforcement of an Application, or Corollary, arising from the Consideration of the Excellency of Christ above Moses. Moses was faithful in the house as a Servant;
The words, which I have chosen, Are a Reiteration or Reinforcement of an Application, or Corollary, arising from the Consideration of the Excellency of christ above Moses. Moses was faithful in the house as a Servant;
Professors of Christianity, expressed in the Word Brethren. 2. Matter or Object about which it is conversant, Unbelief: heart unbelief. 3. Form of Exhortation by way of Caveat. NONLATINALPHABET. take heed.
Professors of Christianity, expressed in the Word Brothers. 2. Matter or Object about which it is conversant, Unbelief: heart unbelief. 3. From of Exhortation by Way of Caveat.. take heed.
Therefore it will be necessary to draw out that Antecedent by reflecting briefly upon the Text as it lies in the Series of the Epistle. I. Then, for the Persons.
Therefore it will be necessary to draw out that Antecedent by reflecting briefly upon the Text as it lies in the Series of the Epistle. I. Then, for the Persons.
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Unbelief, or rather Disbelief, (not Negative Infidelity, but a positive Revolting from the faith which they had professed) Generally, a Disbelief of the Word of God;
Unbelief, or rather Disbelief, (not Negative Infidelity, but a positive Revolting from the faith which they had professed) Generally, a Disbelief of the Word of God;
that which is here expressed by NONLATINALPHABET (look to it) is in the other of forms Exhortation, throughout the Epistle, expressed by terms of the greatest Emphasis and earnestness imaginable, Let us Fear lest we fall short, 4. 1. Labour to enter, 4. 1.
that which is Here expressed by (look to it) is in the other of forms Exhortation, throughout the Epistle, expressed by terms of the greatest Emphasis and earnestness imaginable, Let us fear lest we fallen short, 4. 1. Labour to enter, 4. 1.
In speaking of the Evil of Infidelity, I shall not discourse at large, but confine my self to an enquiry into two pretences, (Which having been broached in the late times of Infidelity towards the King, are said to have operated very far towards a general Apostacy from the faith,
In speaking of the Evil of Infidelity, I shall not discourse At large, but confine my self to an enquiry into two pretences, (Which having been broached in the late times of Infidelity towards the King, Are said to have operated very Far towards a general Apostasy from the faith,
The first is of a famous Author, and it is this, That the Scriptures do not make Infidelity to be a Sin, at the time of the delivery of the Scriptures.
The First is of a famous Author, and it is this, That the Scriptures do not make Infidelity to be a since, At the time of the delivery of the Scriptures.
The second is of a Writer more obscure, but in it self, so agreeable to the disposition of the present generation, that it hath possessed the minds of many; it is this; that
The second is of a Writer more Obscure, but in it self, so agreeable to the disposition of the present generation, that it hath possessed the minds of many; it is this; that
The Substance of the Gospel, as it immediately relates to Christian duty, is summarily reduced to the Doctrines and Injunctions of our Lord Christ, and his Apostles.
The Substance of the Gospel, as it immediately relates to Christian duty, is summarily reduced to the Doctrines and Injunctions of our Lord christ, and his Apostles.
The Author of Leviathan (cap. 42. pag 286.) tells us in plain terms, that We do not read any where (in the Scriptures) that they which received not the Doctrine of Christ, did therein Sin.
The Author of Leviathan (cap. 42. page 286.) tells us in plain terms, that We do not read any where (in the Scriptures) that they which received not the Doctrine of christ, did therein Sin.
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Now concerning this assertion, I cannot chuse but say, that had I not been acquainted with the works of that Author, (especially those relating to religion) I should exceedingly wonder at it,
Now Concerning this assertion, I cannot choose but say, that had I not been acquainted with the works of that Author, (especially those relating to Religion) I should exceedingly wonder At it,
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In the 21. of Matth. Our Saviour askes the Jews this question, Did ye never read in the Scriptures such a thing? a question which I must repeat to the Assertors of this doctrine.
In the 21. of Matthew Our Saviour asks the jews this question, Did you never read in the Scriptures such a thing? a question which I must repeat to the Assertors of this Doctrine.
how long shall I endure you? (Quousque tandem abutemini patientiâ nostrâ:) And after his Resurrection, he calls them fools and slow of heart, for unbelieving:
how long shall I endure you? (How long tandem abutemini patientiâ nostrâ:) And After his Resurrection, he calls them Fools and slow of heart, for unbelieving:
these last, it seems, this Author had read, and as his manner is, thinking he could accomodate an answer to these, he hath pronounced securely of all the rest:
these last, it seems, this Author had read, and as his manner is, thinking he could accommodate an answer to these, he hath pronounced securely of all the rest:
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To these he saith that they import only a non-remission of the sins committed against the Laws of their Countrey; (that they should dye in them;) but that they do not evince any sinfulness to be in Infidelity;
To these he Says that they import only a non-remission of the Sins committed against the Laws of their Country; (that they should die in them;) but that they do not evince any sinfulness to be in Infidelity;
The Apostle in the 21 of the Revelations, gives a Catalogue of such sinners as are of the highest rank, Such as are most abominable in the eyes of God, Such as are to have their portion in that lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, and he puts Unbelievers in the head of this Regiment;
The Apostle in the 21 of the Revelations, gives a Catalogue of such Sinners as Are of the highest rank, Such as Are most abominable in the eyes of God, Such as Are to have their portion in that lake which burns with fire and brimstone, and he puts Unbelievers in the head of this Regiment;
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The Text tells us plainly and expresly, that an heart of unbelief is NONLATINALPHABET (not NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET not incommodious but wicked. )
The Text tells us plainly and expressly, that an heart of unbelief is (not but not incommodious but wicked.)
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Those who have spoken most accurately concerning the nature of Sin, they have resolved, that the formal notion of it, consists in a departure from God.
Those who have spoken most accurately Concerning the nature of since, they have resolved, that the formal notion of it, consists in a departure from God.
In the second of Ieremy, and the twelfth, we find the Prophet as it were in furore sacro (in a prophetick rage) breaking forth into this Exclamation, Be astonished, O ye heavens, be ye horribly afraid, be very desolate, saith the Lord!
In the second of Ieremy, and the twelfth, we find the Prophet as it were in furore Sacred (in a prophetic rage) breaking forth into this Exclamation, Be astonished, Oh you heavens, be you horribly afraid, be very desolate, Says the Lord!
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What ailes the Prophet to cry so loud? to make the heavens resound his Exclamation? My people (saith he) have committed two Great evils, they have Forsaken me, that's the first.
What ails the Prophet to cry so loud? to make the heavens resound his Exclamation? My people (Says he) have committed two Great evils, they have Forsaken me, that's the First.
It is true that the Spirit of God in the Scriptures, doth not usually descend to Logical accuracy, to the quatenus, or Causality, to the observation of the rules of NONLATINALPHABET.
It is true that the Spirit of God in the Scriptures, does not usually descend to Logical accuracy, to the quatenus, or Causality, to the observation of the rules of.
NONLATINALPHABET, the rejection of the Gospel is said to be the very Condemnation, So expresly is the NONLATINALPHABET delivered to us, (by Causal and Identical propositions) in the Scripture;
, the rejection of the Gospel is said to be the very Condemnation, So expressly is the Delivered to us, (by Causal and Identical propositions) in the Scripture;
Concerning David we read in the Psalms, that once he said in his haste that all men are lyars, did he revoke it when he was at leisure? No, the more he thought of it, the higher he proceeds,
Concerning David we read in the Psalms, that once he said in his haste that all men Are liars, did he revoke it when he was At leisure? No, the more he Thought of it, the higher he proceeds,
Surely (saith he) Men of low degree are Vanity, and men of high degree are (not lyars but) a Lie. Yet if one gives the lie to one of these lyars, it is the utmost provocation;
Surely (Says he) Men of low degree Are Vanity, and men of high degree Are (not liars but) a Lie. Yet if one gives the lie to one of these liars, it is the utmost provocation;
On the other side, God glories in this, that he is not a man that he should lye, that the strength of Israel will not lye, yet infidelity gives him the lye.
On the other side, God Glories in this, that he is not a man that he should lie, that the strength of Israel will not lie, yet infidelity gives him the lie.
Is it the denunciation of Future Vengeance? The Lord Iesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming fire, taking vengeance upon Vnbelievers,
Is it the denunciation of Future Vengeance? The Lord Iesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming fire, taking vengeance upon Unbelievers,
Is it Old or New, Past or Present Instances of Vengeance? Were not the body of this people newly cut off for unbelief? And of ancient days, whose were the Carcasses that fell in the wilderness;
Is it Old or New, Past or Present Instances of Vengeance? Were not the body of this people newly Cut off for unbelief? And of ancient days, whose were the Carcases that fell in the Wilderness;
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They were (saith the Psalmist) a stubborn and rebellious Generation; They tempted God, and spoke against him, Therefore the Lord heard this and was wroth:
They were (Says the Psalmist) a stubborn and rebellious Generation; They tempted God, and spoke against him, Therefore the Lord herd this and was wroth:
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I conceive now the first Question to be stated, viz. Whether (according to the tenor of the Scripture) Infidelity were sinful and dangerous, in the time of the delivery of the Scriptures:
I conceive now the First Question to be stated, viz. Whither (according to the tenor of the Scripture) Infidelity were sinful and dangerous, in the time of the delivery of the Scriptures:
I proceed to the second Question, viz. (However it was in ancient times) 2. Whether Infidelity, be not in such times as ours Excusable? My meaning is this:
I proceed to the second Question, viz. (However it was in ancient times) 2. Whither Infidelity, be not in such times as ours Excusable? My meaning is this:
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Whether (speaking according to the Scriptural grounds, and reason) Now that Miracles, extraordinary gifts and Prophesies are ceased, Infidelity be not become Excusable (however it might be Sinful and inexcusable during the time when Prophesies and Miracles were in use?)
Whither (speaking according to the Scriptural grounds, and reason) Now that Miracles, extraordinary Gifts and prophecies Are ceased, Infidelity be not become Excusable (however it might be Sinful and inexcusable during the time when prophecies and Miracles were in use?)
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About the time of the Writing of this Epistle, God had spoken to them by his Son (the brightness of his Glory, the image of his person) And by the Apostles, to whom also he bare Witness, by mighty signs and wonders, by divers miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost.
About the time of the Writing of this Epistle, God had spoken to them by his Son (the brightness of his Glory, the image of his person) And by the Apostles, to whom also he bore Witness, by mighty Signs and wonders, by diverse Miracles and Gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Now that such men as these, who had so great advantages to bring them to believe, should be severely punished for Infidelity, I am perswaded there is hardly any man but thinks it very just and reasonable.
Now that such men as these, who had so great advantages to bring them to believe, should be severely punished for Infidelity, I am persuaded there is hardly any man but thinks it very just and reasonable.
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But seeing it is now many hundreds of years, since these things are ceased, and we have nothing left us, Praeter miraculorum famam; If we shall not believe the Gospel;
But seeing it is now many hundreds of Years, since these things Are ceased, and we have nothing left us, Praeter miraculorum famam; If we shall not believe the Gospel;
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If we would know, what they pretended, in so doing, we shall find it in the parallel place of Matthew. They said, if we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them, in the blood of the Prophets.
If we would know, what they pretended, in so doing, we shall find it in the parallel place of Matthew. They said, if we had been in the days of our Father's, we would not have been partakers with them, in the blood of the prophets.
That these men, did not believe the Prophets, it is manifest; Christ tells them, if they had believed the Prophets, they would have believed him; for they wrote of him.
That these men, did not believe the prophets, it is manifest; christ tells them, if they had believed the prophets, they would have believed him; for they wrote of him.
1. If the want of the sight of miracles were enough to justifie Infidelity, then for every Dogma to be believed, Every Individual person, were to expect the sight of miracles;
1. If the want of the sighed of Miracles were enough to justify Infidelity, then for every Dogma to be believed, Every Individu person, were to expect the sighed of Miracles;
then from that liquid principle whereof Iob speakes, to raise up flesh and skin, bones and finews: to advance an understanding creature, capable of adoring or blaspheming the maker of him? Yet that is a miracle,
then from that liquid principle whereof Job speaks, to raise up Flesh and skin, bones and finews: to advance an understanding creature, capable of adoring or blaspheming the maker of him? Yet that is a miracle,
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Iesus said unto Thomas, because thou hast seen — thou hast believed, Blessed are they that have not seen, yet they have believed. This for the first supposition.
Iesus said unto Thomas, Because thou hast seen — thou hast believed, Blessed Are they that have not seen, yet they have believed. This for the First supposition.
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whereas the Apostles complain of the paucity of professors, and the Infidelity of the Jews, in the Age of Christ and his Apostles, was so great and resolute that it hath a fatal operation upon that nation unto this day.
whereas the Apostles complain of the paucity of professors, and the Infidelity of the jews, in the Age of christ and his Apostles, was so great and resolute that it hath a fatal operation upon that Nation unto this day.
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and to advance a paradox, where that I may not lean on my own understanding, I beseech you to consider our Saviours decision of the Question which we have in hand.
and to advance a paradox, where that I may not lean on my own understanding, I beseech you to Consider our Saviors decision of the Question which we have in hand.
I suppose, I may take it for granted, that the condition of the Jews in our Saviours time, was in respect of Moses, the same (as to the matter in Question) with our Condition in respect of Christ.
I suppose, I may take it for granted, that the condition of the jews in our Saviors time, was in respect of Moses, the same (as to the matter in Question) with our Condition in respect of christ.
whether the present miracles of Christ, or the complexion of Motives which they had, to induce them to believe the writings of Moses, were apter to create belief, It is the same with our Question,
whither the present Miracles of christ, or the complexion of Motives which they had, to induce them to believe the writings of Moses, were apter to create belief, It is the same with our Question,
That the Apostles after the sight of all our Saviours miracles, continued in unbelief, till he had opened unto them the Scriptures, of Moses and the Prophets.
That the Apostles After the sighed of all our Saviors Miracles, continued in unbelief, till he had opened unto them the Scriptures, of Moses and the prophets.
That after many miracles, he refers the Jews to the searching of the Scriptures; (bringing them à notiori ad ignotius. ) And in the 5 of Iohn and the •7.
That After many Miracles, he refers the jews to the searching of the Scriptures; (bringing them à notiori ad ignotius.) And in the 5 of John and the •7.
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We ought indeed to own it, to the eternal glory of our blessed Redeemer, that the Faith of Christians is founded upon his Miracles as well as on his Doctrine, and example.
We ought indeed to own it, to the Eternal glory of our blessed Redeemer, that the Faith of Christians is founded upon his Miracles as well as on his Doctrine, and Exampl.
or to think to Excuse our Infidelity, for want of the sight of them, (as if that alone would certainly make believers of us all,) it argues that we have been sloathful readers of the Scriptures.
or to think to Excuse our Infidelity, for want of the sighed of them, (as if that alone would Certainly make believers of us all,) it argues that we have been slothful Readers of the Scriptures.
Others fell by the way side, or upon stony places, or among the Thorns. The prepossession of their minds, by an expectation of a temporal Messiah, in the Rulers;
Others fell by the Way side, or upon stony places, or among the Thorns. The prepossession of their minds, by an expectation of a temporal Messiah, in the Rulers;
If the sight of Miracles alone, were sufficient to produce belief, in all kinds of Spectators, certainly the Scribes and Pharisees, (who by their learning were able to Judge of a miracle,) the Countrymen and Kinsmen of Christ (with whom he was most Conversant,) should have been most Eminent in believing.
If the sighed of Miracles alone, were sufficient to produce belief, in all Kinds of Spectators, Certainly the Scribes and Pharisees, (who by their learning were able to Judge of a miracle,) the Countrymen and Kinsmen of christ (with whom he was most Conversant,) should have been most Eminent in believing.
As for the People, In the sixth of John we find, that Christ fed five thousand men with five loave• and two small fishes, so that they said, this is of a truth that Prophet.
As for the People, In the sixth of John we find, that christ fed five thousand men with five loave• and two small Fish, so that they said, this is of a truth that Prophet.
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But the very next day (ver. 22.) the Very men that had eaten of •he loaves (26) Said unto him, what sign shewest thou that we may believe? what dost thou work? (30) as if a miracle had not been a Sign!
But the very next day (ver. 22.) the Very men that had eaten of •he loaves (26) Said unto him, what Signen shewest thou that we may believe? what dost thou work? (30) as if a miracle had not been a Signen!
They might once be allowed to see and converse with some one, that might rise from the dead, who might resolve their Questions, concerning the condition of those that are in Hades.
They might once be allowed to see and converse with Some one, that might rise from the dead, who might resolve their Questions, Concerning the condition of those that Are in Hades.
3. I say then, that our Saviour who knew, what was in man, and needed not that any one should tell him, foreseeing this Phantastical conceit, hath shewed the folly of it, and preoccupated this vain resort.
3. I say then, that our Saviour who knew, what was in man, and needed not that any one should tell him, Foreseeing this Fantastical conceit, hath showed the folly of it, and preoccupated this vain resort.
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Now the Danger of falling into infidelity is in it self so conspicuous, and made so sensible by every day's experience, that I wish the proof of it were difficult,
Now the Danger of falling into infidelity is in it self so conspicuous, and made so sensible by every day's experience, that I wish the proof of it were difficult,
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1. Evidences of Gods presence. 2. Or these lighting on a good understanding. 3. At least upon the Ablest of men. 4. Such as have held Communion with God. 5. Or have been eminent for the habit and exercise of faith. 6. Or these with warnings to prevent the Danger of falling. 7. And those reiterated.
1. Evidences of God's presence. 2. Or these lighting on a good understanding. 3. At least upon the Ablest of men. 4. Such as have held Communion with God. 5. Or have been eminent for the habit and exercise of faith. 6. Or these with Warnings to prevent the Danger of falling. 7. And those reiterated.
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If God should once manifest himself, to a wise and understanding person (such as we take our selves to be) We may think it impossible to •all into unbelief.
If God should once manifest himself, to a wise and understanding person (such as we take our selves to be) We may think it impossible to •all into unbelief.
and his Dotage upon his Idolatrous wives, which turned away his heart, but that it co•ld not have proceeded from him before his understanding was impaired
and his Dotage upon his Idolatrous wives, which turned away his heart, but that it co•ld not have proceeded from him before his understanding was impaired
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Behold then a greater then Solomon! even Adam in his full strength, when he was newly made after the similitude of God, a little lower then the Angels.
Behold then a greater then Solomon! even Adam in his full strength, when he was newly made After the similitude of God, a little lower then the Angels.
before the fulness of time was come, when the word was made flesh and dwelt amongst men, and they saw his glory as the glory of the only begotten Son of God.
before the fullness of time was come, when the word was made Flesh and dwelled among men, and they saw his glory as the glory of the only begotten Son of God.
Was a witness of his miracles, saw his Transfiguration, heard the Voyce which came to him from the Excellent glory, saying this is my beloved Son — As for his faith;
Was a witness of his Miracles, saw his Transfiguration, herd the Voice which Come to him from the Excellent glory, saying this is my Beloved Son — As for his faith;
he it was, that made that confession, upon which the Christian Church is founded. And Christ had prayed for him that his faith should not fail. He was a Valiant man;
he it was, that made that Confessi, upon which the Christian Church is founded. And christ had prayed for him that his faith should not fail. He was a Valiant man;
Wherefore let us call to mind the Case of all the Apostles, in the great Foundation of our Faith, the Article of Christs Resurrection; when these temptations were away.
Wherefore let us call to mind the Case of all the Apostles, in the great Foundation of our Faith, the Article of Christ Resurrection; when these temptations were away.
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The resurrection of the dead was in those times so commonly believed, that it was conceived of Christ, that he was one of the Old Prophets risen from the Dead, and Herod said, he was Iohn the Baptist risen from the dead.
The resurrection of the dead was in those times so commonly believed, that it was conceived of christ, that he was one of the Old prophets risen from the Dead, and Herod said, he was John the Baptist risen from the dead.
He spake this saying Openly; So Openly that the Jews took no• of it (this deceiver said that the third day he would rise again) moreover he promised them plainly that after he was risen, he would go before them into Galilee;
He spoke this saying Openly; So Openly that the jews took no• of it (this deceiver said that the third day he would rise again) moreover he promised them plainly that After he was risen, he would go before them into Galilee;
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If these things have been done to the green tree, what may be done to the dry? If the worthies and the mighty have fallen (how have the mighty fallen?) ought not the feeble to take care? Yes certainly they ought.
If these things have been done to the green tree, what may be done to the dry? If the worthies and the mighty have fallen (how have the mighty fallen?) ought not the feeble to take care? Yes Certainly they ought.
whereof I shall speak a little. The Argument from Reason is delivered in the 2. Chap. v. 3. 4. The Gospel was delivered by the Lord, and confirmed (to us) by them that heard him.
whereof I shall speak a little. The Argument from Reason is Delivered in the 2. Chap. v. 3. 4. The Gospel was Delivered by the Lord, and confirmed (to us) by them that herd him.
Moreover he tells the Disciples that the Comforter should testify of him. And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
Moreover he tells the Disciples that the Comforter should testify of him. And you also shall bear witness, Because you have been with me from the beginning.
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and that he did, by 1. Visible Signs, and 2. Audible Voices, 3. by Mission of Angels, 4. by Co-operating in his Miracles, &c. 1. At his Nativity a new Star appeared.
and that he did, by 1. Visible Signs, and 2. Audible Voices, 3. by Mission of Angels, 4. by Cooperating in his Miracles, etc. 1. At his Nativity a new Star appeared.
2. As for the NONLATINALPHABET (the Daughter of the Voice) In his Baptism Lo! a voyce from heaven, Saying, This is my beloved Son — At his Transfiguration • Voyce came out of a cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son — hear him.
2. As for the (the Daughter of the Voice) In his Baptism Lo! a voice from heaven, Saying, This is my Beloved Son — At his Transfiguration • Voice Come out of a cloud, which said, This is my Beloved Son — hear him.
A little before his death, as he was Praying, Father, glorifie thy Name, There came a voyce from heaven, Saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
A little before his death, as he was Praying, Father, Glorify thy Name, There Come a voice from heaven, Saying, I have both glorified it, and will Glorify it again.
3. For mission of Angels by the Father, We find them still ready upon all occasions from before his Coming down, to the time of his Ascension into Heaven.
3. For mission of Angels by the Father, We find them still ready upon all occasions from before his Coming down, to the time of his Ascension into Heaven.
4. The Father co-operated with him, according to that of our Saviour, The father worketh hitherto and I work — &c. These are some of the Attestations of the Father.
4. The Father co-operated with him, according to that of our Saviour, The father works hitherto and I work — etc. These Are Some of the Attestations of the Father.
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His Generation was such as cannot be declared, he was born at Bethlehem, of the Tribe of Iudah, of the Family of David, about 490 years after the return from Captivity.
His Generation was such as cannot be declared, he was born At Bethlehem, of the Tribe of Iudah, of the Family of David, about 490 Years After the return from Captivity.
He made an Atonement by his Obedience, and by his sufferings to the least punctilio (to the taking of a little Vinegar) and when all things were fulfilled, He cryed with a loud voice NONLATINALPHABET, it is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up the Ghost.
He made an Atonement by his obedience, and by his sufferings to the least punctilio (to the taking of a little Vinegar) and when all things were fulfilled, He cried with a loud voice, it is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up the Ghost.
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Moreover, for the Justification of his Gospel (and that he might leave no place for Infidelity;) he rose again from the dead, appeared to many, convinced them by all their Senses;
Moreover, for the Justification of his Gospel (and that he might leave no place for Infidelity;) he rose again from the dead, appeared to many, convinced them by all their Senses;
Before his Nativity, to Zachary and Elizabeth, in his Infancy to Simeon and Hanna, in his Baptism to Iohn. I knew him not, saith Iohn, but he that sent me to baptize, said unto me, upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending and resting on him, that is he:
Before his Nativity, to Zachary and Elizabeth, in his Infancy to Simeon and Hannah, in his Baptism to John. I knew him not, Says John, but he that sent me to baptise, said unto me, upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending and resting on him, that is he:
After his Ascension, the Holy Ghost fulfilled all his undertakings, in that Grand Manifestation at Pentecost, at the time and place which Christ had undertaken for;
After his Ascension, the Holy Ghost fulfilled all his undertakings, in that Grand Manifestation At Pentecost, At the time and place which christ had undertaken for;
2. And for the Apostles (the Promulgers of it) besides the Change of their Spirits from darkness to light, Whereby they were led out of Ignorance and Infidelity, into all Truth.
2. And for the Apostles (the Promulgers of it) beside the Change of their Spirits from darkness to Light, Whereby they were led out of Ignorance and Infidelity, into all Truth.
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And from torpid and pusillanimous persons, during the life of their Master, they became, when he was dead, the most active and magnanimousin the world. (I say, besides this Change) They had bestowed upon them, All things necessary, either for their 1. Own Assurance,
And from torpid and pusillanimous Persons, during the life of their Master, they became, when he was dead, the most active and magnanimousin the world. (I say, beside this Change) They had bestowed upon them, All things necessary, either for their 1. Own Assurance,
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2 They had the Bath Kol, (Voices from Heaven.) In the 9 of the Acts, we find a Voice from Heaven maintaining a Dialogue with Paul; and at another time, a voice saying to Peter, Arise Peter, Kill and Eat. 3. They had extatical Visions.
2 They had the Bath Kol, (Voices from Heaven.) In the 9 of the Acts, we find a Voice from Heaven maintaining a Dialogue with Paul; and At Another time, a voice saying to Peter, Arise Peter, Kill and Eat. 3. They had ecstatical Visions.
To one was given the Word of Wisdom, to another the Word of Knowledge, to another Faith, to another the gift of Healing, to another Miracles, Prophesies, Discerning of Spirits, The gift of Tongues.
To one was given the Word of Wisdom, to Another the Word of Knowledge, to Another Faith, to Another the gift of Healing, to Another Miracles, prophecies, Discerning of Spirits, The gift of Tongues.
and that he did, so far, that I shall be justified by Christ himself, if I shall affirm, that the Apostles after his death, did greater miracles then he himself did in his life.
and that he did, so Far, that I shall be justified by christ himself, if I shall affirm, that the Apostles After his death, did greater Miracles then he himself did in his life.
Of the same kind with our Saviours, some they performed, by means having an appearance of greater strangeness, (Christ healed by his touch, his word, his spittle, Peter by his shadow, Paul by Handkerchiefs taken from his body.) But one great thing there was, wherein they exceeded;
Of the same kind with our Saviors, Some they performed, by means having an appearance of greater strangeness, (christ healed by his touch, his word, his spittle, Peter by his shadow, Paul by Handkerchiefs taken from his body.) But one great thing there was, wherein they exceeded;
The Great and Manifest, and frequent Effusions of the Spirit, the Reception of it upon themselves, the communication of it to others, by Prayer, Preaching, Laying on of Hands;
The Great and Manifest, and frequent Effusions of the Spirit, the Reception of it upon themselves, the communication of it to Others, by Prayer, Preaching, Laying on of Hands;
if the Speaker hath not beaten the Air, nor the hea•ers been careless and inattentive, I know not what can be required, to enforce and sharpen the exhortation.
if the Speaker hath not beaten the Air, nor the hea•ers been careless and inattentive, I know not what can be required, to enforce and sharpen the exhortation.
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after all that hath been spoken to the understanding, to Apply my discourse to your affections, I should take unto me the various forms of Application used in this Epistle. I would Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort;
After all that hath been spoken to the understanding, to Apply my discourse to your affections, I should take unto me the various forms of Application used in this Epistle. I would Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort;
I would cry aloud, and would not spare. I would li•t up my voice like a Watchmans trumpet, warning you from the Lord• concerning the Spirit of irreligion and infidelity which is said to have overspread the land.
I would cry aloud, and would not spare. I would li•t up my voice like a Watchman's trumpet, warning you from the Lord• Concerning the Spirit of irreligion and infidelity which is said to have overspread the land.
I may only pray to God to give you understanding in all things, and beseech you earnestly to consider what hath been spoken, Concluding in the words of the Text, Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you,
I may only pray to God to give you understanding in all things, and beseech you earnestly to Consider what hath been spoken, Concluding in the words of the Text, Take heed, brothers, lest there be in any of you,
The Particular design of this Dayes Observation is to humble our selves under the mighty hand of God, in Consideration of his Judgments, especially that late one in consuming with Fire the Ancient and noble Metropolis of this Nation;
The Particular Design of this Days Observation is to humble our selves under the mighty hand of God, in Consideration of his Judgments, especially that late one in consuming with Fire the Ancient and noble Metropolis of this nation;
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The great Instructor and Example of Christian Preachers (he who saith of himself, that Christ sent him to preach and not to baptize ) found no means so powerful to perswade men to Christianity,
The great Instructor and Exampl of Christian Preachers (he who Says of himself, that christ sent him to preach and not to baptise) found no means so powerful to persuade men to Christianity,
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This is the great advantage and use the Apostle makes of the Doctrine of the Text. We must all appear (saith he) before the Iudgment-seat of Christ, — Knowing therefore the terrour of the Lord, we perswade men.
This is the great advantage and use the Apostle makes of the Doctrine of the Text. We must all appear (Says he) before the Judgment seat of christ, — Knowing Therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men.
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Upon these Considerations I shall hope for the pardon of this Noble Auditory, if (without affectation of Science) I shall, in a practical and familiar way of reasoning, indeavour to imitate our Apostle in this particular.
Upon these Considerations I shall hope for the pardon of this Noble Auditory, if (without affectation of Science) I shall, in a practical and familiar Way of reasoning, endeavour to imitate our Apostle in this particular.
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Is it because we do not believe a Judgment to come? or that we our selves shall be brought to Judgment? Is it because we never consider, who it is before whom me must appear? or, what things will be charged on our account? Is it because we are so far gone in our arrears that it is to no purpose to call these things into our remembrance? — What ever it be, we may perhaps hear of that which may meet with and remove the prejudice and imposture that is upon us.
Is it Because we do not believe a Judgement to come? or that we our selves shall be brought to Judgement? Is it Because we never Consider, who it is before whom me must appear? or, what things will be charged on our account? Is it Because we Are so Far gone in our arrears that it is to no purpose to call these things into our remembrance? — What ever it be, we may perhaps hear of that which may meet with and remove the prejudice and imposture that is upon us.
and they clearly contain these Propositions: 1. There is a Judgment to come. 2. Thou shall be brought to Judgment. 3. God will bring thee to Judgment. 4. God will bring thee to Judgment for these things, the ways of thy heart, &c. 5. God will bring thee to Judgment for All these things. 6. All this is certain and evident;
and they clearly contain these Propositions: 1. There is a Judgement to come. 2. Thou shall be brought to Judgement. 3. God will bring thee to Judgement. 4. God will bring thee to Judgement for these things, the ways of thy heart, etc. 5. God will bring thee to Judgement for All these things. 6. All this is certain and evident;
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but it is the Tenor of the Scripture of the voyce of God, King Agrippa believest thou the the Prophets? I know that thou believest, (saith St. Paul. ) Brethren do we believe the Scriptures? I hope we do believe them;
but it is the Tenor of the Scripture of the voice of God, King Agrippa Believest thou the the prophets? I know that thou Believest, (Says Saint Paul.) Brothers do we believe the Scriptures? I hope we do believe them;
and the Moon into Bloud, and the Stars shall fall from Heaven. Before one, the Keepers of the House shall tremble, and the Strong men bow themselves;
and the Moon into Blood, and the Stars shall fallen from Heaven. Before one, the Keepers of the House shall tremble, and the Strong men bow themselves;
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and the Vortices shall be confounded, (the wheel within a wheel) the Heavens shall be rivel'd as a scrowl of Parchment, and the Earth and the Elements shall melt away with fervant heat.
and the Vortices shall be confounded, (the wheel within a wheel) the Heavens shall be riveled as a scrowl of Parchment, and the Earth and the Elements shall melt away with fervant heat.
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Do we believe a Judgment will come? Then how are we provided against that Day? Are our accounts ready? Art thou able to stand in Judgment? Shalt thou be clear when thou art judged? When Paul reasoned before Felix concerning the Iudgment to come, Felix trembled;
Do we believe a Judgement will come? Then how Are we provided against that Day? are our accounts ready? Art thou able to stand in Judgement? Shalt thou be clear when thou art judged? When Paul reasoned before Felix Concerning the Judgement to come, Felix trembled;
The Grave shall deliver up her spoils, and the bodies of all men, devoured of Beasts, consumed of Fire, swallowed by the Sea, scattered to the four Winds, in a moment, in the twinckling of an eye, shall be brought to Judgment.
The Grave shall deliver up her spoils, and the bodies of all men, devoured of Beasts, consumed of Fire, swallowed by the Sea, scattered to the four Winds, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, shall be brought to Judgement.
And here shall I bewail the infirmity, or inveigh against the negligence of us Men, that suffer our selves to be hurried headlong by the power of our imaginations against the striving of our Consciences;
And Here shall I bewail the infirmity, or inveigh against the negligence of us Men, that suffer our selves to be hurried headlong by the power of our Imaginations against the striving of our Consciences;
That when we have a full information, a compleat judgment, a clear dictate of conscience, we will suffer all these to be overborn in us by the Idola Specûs, Tribûs, &c. which are brought into our imaginations:
That when we have a full information, a complete judgement, a clear dictate of conscience, we will suffer all these to be overborne in us by the Idola Specûs, Tribûs, etc. which Are brought into our Imaginations:
That having clear and evident Principles, we can yet doubt of their immediate consequences; or whilest we profess an universal truth, never descend to think of the particulars.
That having clear and evident Principles, we can yet doubt of their immediate consequences; or whilst we profess an universal truth, never descend to think of the particulars.
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David knew full well what belong'd to Murder and Adultery, and what himself had done in the matter of Uriah; yet he cried not out that he had sinned, till Nathan had charged him, Thou art the man.
David knew full well what belonged to Murder and Adultery, and what himself had done in the matter of Uriah; yet he cried not out that he had sinned, till Nathan had charged him, Thou art the man.
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even thine, then he cries out, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? (1 Kings 21.) and having applyed things to his particular, he Rent his Cloaths, and put on sackcloth, he fasted,
even thine, then he cries out, Hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy? (1 Kings 21.) and having applied things to his particular, he Rend his Clothes, and put on Sackcloth, he fasted,
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'Tis likely Belshazzar had a general Judgment, and an universal Maxime in his mind, That it was unlawful to spoil the House of God, to plunder those things which were dedicated to the Lord,
It's likely Belshazzar had a general Judgement, and an universal Maxim in his mind, That it was unlawful to spoil the House of God, to plunder those things which were dedicated to the Lord,
But when the Fingers write upon the Wall, Mene, Mene, &c. thou art weighed, &c. then his countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, the joynts of his loyns were loosed,
But when the Fingers write upon the Wall, Mene, Mene, etc. thou art weighed, etc. then his countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, the Joints of his loins were loosed,
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what will the issue be of that Judgment to which thou must be brought? What hopes are now remaining that thou shalt not be condemned? when the Officers have haled thee before the Iudge, that thou be not delivered to the Executioners.
what will the issue be of that Judgement to which thou must be brought? What hope's Are now remaining that thou shalt not be condemned? when the Officers have haled thee before the Judge, that thou be not Delivered to the Executioners.
If thou art called to Examination, Canst thou elude thy Judge by thy wily Answers? or Canst thou baffle or suborn the Witnesses? Canst thou work off thy Jury not to find the Verdict? or bribe the Judge to favour thee in thy Doom? Canst thou withdraw him from the Rigour of Justice by the mediation of thy friends,
If thou art called to Examination, Canst thou elude thy Judge by thy wily Answers? or Canst thou baffle or suborn the Witnesses? Canst thou work off thy Jury not to find the Verdict? or bribe the Judge to favour thee in thy Doom? Canst thou withdraw him from the Rigour of justice by the mediation of thy Friends,
or appeal from thy Judge unto another? Canst thou make an escape from thine Executioner? Or lastly, Canst thou stoutly endure the sentence of Condemnation? These are the hopes of men here brought to Judgement,
or appeal from thy Judge unto Another? Canst thou make an escape from thine Executioner? Or lastly, Canst thou stoutly endure the sentence of Condemnation? These Are the hope's of men Here brought to Judgement,
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if once this day be over, and that time come, thy hopes are barely these, that Omniscience and Wisdom it self may be deluded by stupidity, that Omnipotence and Power it self may be evaded by poor contemptible infirmity, that Severity and Justice it self may be perverted by iniquity;
if once this day be over, and that time come, thy hope's Are barely these, that Omniscience and Wisdom it self may be deluded by stupidity, that Omnipotence and Power it self may be evaded by poor contemptible infirmity, that Severity and justice it self may be perverted by iniquity;
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how shall we be affected with his terrors? If the Cherubims are oppressed with the sight of his glory, what shall we be with the sense of his fury? If we find our selves confounded and swallowed up into inextricable Labyrinths,
how shall we be affected with his terrors? If the Cherubims Are oppressed with the sighed of his glory, what shall we be with the sense of his fury? If we find our selves confounded and swallowed up into inextricable Labyrinths,
With what disposition can we entertain the ter•or of his Judgment, the search of his Omniscience, the stroke of his Omnipotence? If the best and choic•st of the Saints of God, have been afraid and trembled at the thoughts of Judgment,
With what disposition can we entertain the ter•or of his Judgement, the search of his Omniscience, the stroke of his Omnipotence? If the best and choic•st of the Saints of God, have been afraid and trembled At the thoughts of Judgement,
if they have been surprised with horror and confusion at the meer imagination of that Dreadful voice, Arise and c•me to Iudgment, what shall the worst and most obdurate sinners,
if they have been surprised with horror and confusion At the mere imagination of that Dreadful voice, Arise and c•me to Judgement, what shall the worst and most obdurate Sinners,
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when they shall be stript of this cloud of flesh and error, and cited before the great tribunal, there to render an account of their Creation, Preservation, and Redemption?
when they shall be stripped of this cloud of Flesh and error, and cited before the great tribunal, there to render an account of their Creation, Preservation, and Redemption?
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when the whole Trinity shall begin to unfold its common work, and that sacred Person blessed for ever, upon whose shoulders the Iudgment is laid, shall unfold to thee his peculiar,
when the Whole Trinity shall begin to unfold its Common work, and that sacred Person blessed for ever, upon whose shoulders the Judgement is laid, shall unfold to thee his peculiar,
When thou shalt apprehend throughly, what it is to have been fetcht out of the dark and barren shade of an eternal privation to be put in a capacity of glory.
When thou shalt apprehend thoroughly, what it is to have been fetched out of the dark and barren shade of an Eternal privation to be put in a capacity of glory.
When he shall recount to thee the proceedings of his handy work, the method of thy making, the several articles and gradations of his Providence in the formation and information of thee.
When he shall recount to thee the proceedings of his handy work, the method of thy making, the several Articles and gradations of his Providence in the formation and information of thee.
and covered thee with skin, furnished thee with organs, endowed them with senses, invested thee with reason, crowned thee with freedom, enlightned thee with principles of Science and Conscience, bounded thee by his Precepts, encouraged thee by his Promises, restrained thee by his threatnings.
and covered thee with skin, furnished thee with organs, endowed them with Senses, invested thee with reason, crowned thee with freedom, enlightened thee with principles of Science and Conscience, bounded thee by his Precepts, encouraged thee by his Promises, restrained thee by his threatenings.
When he shall recount to thee the woundings of the taunts and reproaches, the smart of the whips, the terrour of the agony, which made him sweat great drops of blood, the pricks of the thorns, the piercing of the nails, the launcing of the spear,
When he shall recount to thee the woundings of the taunts and Reproaches, the smart of the whips, the terror of the agony, which made him sweat great drops of blood, the pricks of the thorns, the piercing of the nails, the lancing of the spear,
why hast thou forsaken me? And when he shall fiercely call upon thee to answer for the wounds that thou hast made, to render him his blood that thou hast spilt, to account to him for that life which thou hast bereft, to shew him the fruit of all his pains and sufferings, to present him thy returns for all these benefits and favours;
why hast thou forsaken me? And when he shall fiercely call upon thee to answer for the wounds that thou hast made, to render him his blood that thou hast spilled, to account to him for that life which thou hast bereft, to show him the fruit of all his pains and sufferings, to present him thy returns for all these benefits and favours;
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or abased thy self for his commodity? What wilt thou plead when thou art called? The time is coming, thy Judgment hastning, thine account is unavoidable, thy Judge inexorable. Alas!
or abased thy self for his commodity? What wilt thou plead when thou art called? The time is coming, thy Judgement hastening, thine account is unavoidable, thy Judge inexorable. Alas!
and been eaten up with zeal? If I should have spent my substance in Burnt-Offerings, or Calves of a year old? If I should have presented him with thousands of Rams, or ten thousand Rivers of Oil? To what purpose then should I endeavour that, which I could not have performed? Why should I trouble my self with vain attempts,
and been eaten up with zeal? If I should have spent my substance in Burnt offerings, or Calves of a year old? If I should have presented him with thousands of Rams, or ten thousand rivers of Oil? To what purpose then should I endeavour that, which I could not have performed? Why should I trouble my self with vain attempts,
if thou sinnest, what dost thou against him? if thou be righteous, what receiveth he at thine hand? Is this then the evasion? I need not stand to unfold the disingenuity, the stupor and madness of this evasion.
if thou Sinnest, what dost thou against him? if thou be righteous, what receives he At thine hand? Is this then the evasion? I need not stand to unfold the disingenuity, the stupor and madness of this evasion.
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And now we are descended from those less familiar Considerations, to which we were forced to strein our understandings in the contemplation of our Judge, into the compass of our own sphere, to the survey of our own operations;
And now we Are descended from those less familiar Considerations, to which we were forced to strain our understandings in the contemplation of our Judge, into the compass of our own sphere, to the survey of our own operations;
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for theft or murder, for slander or Treason men may be brought to Judgment, but thought is free, he has lived well that has carried his crimes close, the crafty Politician and the concealed Hypocrite escape:
for theft or murder, for slander or Treason men may be brought to Judgement, but Thought is free, he has lived well that has carried his crimes close, the crafty Politician and the concealed Hypocrite escape:
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How would it trouble us to recount and bring to memory every thought but of one only day? and how many disorders and irregularities should we find in such a reflection? How do our thoughts flote upon our brains,
How would it trouble us to recount and bring to memory every Thought but of one only day? and how many disorders and irregularities should we find in such a reflection? How do our thoughts float upon our brains,
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and resolutions thou hast made? And how thou hast felt thy self to strein upon the borders of Lust or Envy, of Pride or Anger, of Discontent or Melancholy.
and resolutions thou hast made? And how thou hast felt thy self to strain upon the borders of Lust or Envy, of Pride or Anger, of Discontent or Melancholy.
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O that you would but reflect a little upon your souls, and consider how many wandring thoughts have broken in upon your minds since I began to speak of this important Subject.
O that you would but reflect a little upon your Souls, and Consider how many wandering thoughts have broken in upon your minds since I began to speak of this important Subject.
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I fear you might find among your sacred thoughts, a mixture of others very unsuitable; your envious, your ambitious, your covetous, your idle thoughts.
I Fear you might find among your sacred thoughts, a mixture of Others very unsuitable; your envious, your ambitious, your covetous, your idle thoughts.
Thou tellest my wanderings, (saith the Psalmist) Are not these things noted in thy Book? I have already said enough to take up the consideration of the remainer of our time:
Thou Tellest my wanderings, (Says the Psalmist) are not these things noted in thy Book? I have already said enough to take up the consideration of the remainer of our time:
But our hearts being too heavy, and our ears too dull of hearing to be moved with generals, I must crave leave that I may be permitted to run over the heads of some particulars.
But our hearts being too heavy, and our ears too dull of hearing to be moved with generals, I must crave leave that I may be permitted to run over the Heads of Some particulars.
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Thou must give an account of all things committed to thee, Inward or Outward, Natural or Spiritual, thy sen•es and thy understanding, thine Outward and thine Inward faculties.
Thou must give an account of all things committed to thee, Inward or Outward, Natural or Spiritual, thy sen•es and thy understanding, thine Outward and thine Inward faculties.
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What hath been the exercise of thine inward faculties, thine Apprehensions and thine Appetite? If thy fancie hath ever been imployed in administring help to thine understanding,
What hath been the exercise of thine inward faculties, thine Apprehensions and thine Appetite? If thy fancy hath ever been employed in administering help to thine understanding,
What have been the object, measure, and end, and circumstances, of thy love, hatred, desire, aversion, delight, sadness, hope, despair, fear, boldness, anger, envie, jealousie, and compassion.
What have been the Object, measure, and end, and Circumstances, of thy love, hatred, desire, aversion, delight, sadness, hope, despair, Fear, boldness, anger, envy, jealousy, and compassion.
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In outward things, how thou hast acquired, and how thou hast managed thine Estate: How thou hast behaved thy self in thy Relations publick and private, in thy charge, and in thy duty.
In outward things, how thou hast acquired, and how thou hast managed thine Estate: How thou hast behaved thy self in thy Relations public and private, in thy charge, and in thy duty.
Then tell me how wouldst thou find thy self possessed, and how wouldst thou be disposed to Judgment? Wouldst thou deem it needless or idle to call it betimes to thy remembrance? Wouldst thou drive off thy thoughts of it to the time of sickness, to the hour of death,
Then tell me how Wouldst thou find thy self possessed, and how Wouldst thou be disposed to Judgement? Wouldst thou deem it needless or idle to call it betimes to thy remembrance? Wouldst thou drive off thy thoughts of it to the time of sickness, to the hour of death,
these will afford us many millions of millions of wayes (far exceeding the varieties of the corporeal nature, which proceed from the mixture of fewer elements) so many as will utterly confound our thoughts to number.
these will afford us many millions of millions of ways (Far exceeding the varieties of the corporeal nature, which proceed from the mixture of fewer elements) so many as will utterly confound our thoughts to number.
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And now, that he that hath the World to uphold, the Planets and Stars to guide, the course of nature to maintain, should keep a Register of our impertin•ncies,
And now, that he that hath the World to uphold, the Planets and Stars to guide, the course of nature to maintain, should keep a Register of our impertin•ncies,
and bring to Judgment all the wayes of Men; (the traces of a Ship in the Sea, of a Serpent upon a Rock) who hath believed our report? we a•e apt to think it cannot be.
and bring to Judgement all the ways of Men; (the traces of a Ship in the Sea, of a Serpent upon a Rock) who hath believed our report? we a•e apt to think it cannot be.
O but then, if I shall use the language of the Scriptures, I must call thee fool and beast, to doubt of that which is plain and evident, to disbelieve that which may be known.
O but then, if I shall use the language of the Scriptures, I must call thee fool and beast, to doubt of that which is plain and evident, to disbelieve that which may be known.
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neither is it only an Article of faith, but it is a principle of natural Theology, the Scripture speaks of it under terms of greater evidence St. Paul reasoned with Felix, he disputed with the Philosophers concerning it, he speaks of the terror of Judgment under terms of certainty,
neither is it only an Article of faith, but it is a principle of natural Theology, the Scripture speaks of it under terms of greater evidence Saint Paul reasoned with Felix, he disputed with the Philosophers Concerning it, he speaks of the terror of Judgement under terms of certainty,
Knowing the terror of the Law, &c. and hear in the Text, it is not said, Think, or believe; But know that for all these things God will bring thee to Iudgment.
Knowing the terror of the Law, etc. and hear in the Text, it is not said, Think, or believe; But know that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgement.
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He is a •ool that hath said in his heart there is no God, and he that thinks he hath no understanding may well be compared to the beasts that perish. & so sure as there is a God,
He is a •ool that hath said in his heart there is no God, and he that thinks he hath no understanding may well be compared to the beasts that perish. & so sure as there is a God,
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The ways of Providence seem to be promiscuous, there is a wicked man to whom it happens according to the way of the righteous, and a righteous man to whom it happens according to the way of the wicked. Dives receives pleasure, Lazarus pain;
The ways of Providence seem to be promiscuous, there is a wicked man to whom it happens according to the Way of the righteous, and a righteous man to whom it happens according to the Way of the wicked. Dives receives pleasure, Lazarus pain;
and earth, and wa•er, no disposition of insensible atomes can cause the subject to apprehend and judge, to reason and discourse) and if they be no bodies,
and earth, and wa•er, no disposition of insensible Atoms can cause the Subject to apprehend and judge, to reason and discourse) and if they be no bodies,
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If then at any time we find our selves to doubt of these things, it is not because we are the beaux esprits, or forts esprits; our doubting proceeds from dulness,
If then At any time we find our selves to doubt of these things, it is not Because we Are the beaux esprits, or forts esprits; our doubting proceeds from dullness,
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and the Light of nature discovered our Immortality not only to Philosophers, but even to the Heathen Poets, to him that sung to us, that, We are also his off-spring.
and the Light of nature discovered our Immortality not only to Philosophers, but even to the Heathen Poets, to him that sung to us, that, We Are also his offspring.
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Where wilt thou hide thy self? O that's impossible, Where shall we go then from his presence? shall we call to the Mountains to fall upon us? How wilt thou appear? O that's intolerable, for our God is a consuming fire.
Where wilt thou hide thy self? Oh that's impossible, Where shall we go then from his presence? shall we call to the Mountains to fallen upon us? How wilt thou appear? O that's intolerable, for our God is a consuming fire.
What wilt thou do when the day of Judgment comes, and this may be the hour, this minute thou mayest be smitten and hurried hence to Judgment? Thousands have fallen besides us,
What wilt thou do when the day of Judgement comes, and this may be the hour, this minute thou Mayest be smitten and hurried hence to Judgement? Thousands have fallen beside us,
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The time of our particular Judgment cannot be far away, and why may we not reasonably apprehend the approach of the General Judgment, either of this World,
The time of our particular Judgement cannot be Far away, and why may we not reasonably apprehend the approach of the General Judgement, either of this World,
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We read that when the Disciples admired the stones and the buildings of Herod's Temple at Ierusalem; Christ told them, That the day was coming when there should not be left one stone upon another:
We read that when the Disciples admired the stones and the buildings of Herod's Temple At Ierusalem; christ told them, That the day was coming when there should not be left one stone upon Another:
upon this the Disciples ask him (privately) three Questions. 1. When shall these things be? 2. What shall be the sign of thy second coming? And 3. of the end of the World?
upon this the Disciples ask him (privately) three Questions. 1. When shall these things be? 2. What shall be the Signen of thy second coming? And 3. of the end of the World?
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As for the precise moment of these things, he denies to tell it them; (Nay, he professes, that as he was the Son of Man he did not know it.) But for the other two he condescends to their curiosity, he tells them the signs of his coming,
As for the precise moment of these things, he Denies to tell it them; (Nay, he Professes, that as he was the Son of Man he did not know it.) But for the other two he condescends to their curiosity, he tells them the Signs of his coming,
He tells us, that iniquity shall abound, and the love of many shall wax cold, that he shall hardly find faith on the earth, as it was in the dayes of Noe, they ate, they drank, till the floud came and swept them all away;
He tells us, that iniquity shall abound, and the love of many shall wax cold, that he shall hardly find faith on the earth, as it was in the days of Noah, they ate, they drank, till the flood Come and swept them all away;
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Concerning the last dayes, St. Paul tells us, that there shall be perilous times; that on one hand there shall be a sort of men, that shall be lovers of themselves, Covetous, Proud, Boasters, Ranters, and Blasphemers.
Concerning the last days, Saint Paul tells us, that there shall be perilous times; that on one hand there shall be a sort of men, that shall be lovers of themselves, Covetous, Proud, Boaster's, Ranters, and Blasphemers.
St. Peter tells us, that in the last times there should be a loose, prophane, a bold Atheistical Gigantick race of scoffers, walking after their own lusts, saying, Where is this God of Iudgment? let him make speed and hasten his work, that w• may see it.
Saint Peter tells us, that in the last times there should be a lose, profane, a bold Atheistical Gigantic raze of scoffers, walking After their own Lustiest, saying, Where is this God of Judgement? let him make speed and hasten his work, that w• may see it.
And for the manner and Apparatus of his coming, Our God shall come ( saith the Psalmist ) and shall not keep silence, there shall go before him a devouring fire,
And for the manner and Apparatus of his coming, Our God shall come (Says the Psalmist) and shall not keep silence, there shall go before him a devouring fire,
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the Earth thereof shall be burning Pitch, the smoke thereof shall ascend day and night, and shall not be quenched, [ compare Revel. 6. with Esai. 34. ]
the Earth thereof shall be burning Pitch, the smoke thereof shall ascend day and night, and shall not be quenched, [ compare Revel. 6. with Isaiah. 34. ]
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The Kings of the Earth shall tremble, the Captains and the mighty shall be horribly afraid, the great men and the rich men shall hide themselves, all the bond-men and all the freemen shall fly to the Rocks of the Mountains.
The Kings of the Earth shall tremble, the Captains and the mighty shall be horribly afraid, the great men and the rich men shall hide themselves, all the bondmen and all the freemen shall fly to the Rocks of the Mountains.
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Have not all these things come upon us, the men of this Generation? Is it weakness, is it a vain and superstitious scrupulosity to call these things to our remembrance? Have we no reason at all to apprehend the approach of a General Judgment, either upon the World,
Have not all these things come upon us, the men of this Generation? Is it weakness, is it a vain and superstitious scrupulosity to call these things to our remembrance? Have we no reason At all to apprehend the approach of a General Judgement, either upon the World,
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Do we not now envy those despised souls which have made their accounts ready? We thought it madness to see them pine away with poenitential exercises, and macerate themselves with mourning.
Do we not now envy those despised Souls which have made their accounts ready? We Thought it madness to see them pine away with penitential exercises, and macerate themselves with mourning.
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But the time is coming when they shall be comforted, and we shall be tormented. Because he hath called and we have refused, he hath stretched out his hand,
But the time is coming when they shall be comforted, and we shall be tormented. Because he hath called and we have refused, he hath stretched out his hand,
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May we not therefore give up our selves to the torments of our hearts, and surrender up our souls unto Despair? so Israel said, there is no hope, we will follow every one the devices of his heart:
May we not Therefore give up our selves to the torments of our hearts, and surrender up our Souls unto Despair? so Israel said, there is no hope, we will follow every one the devices of his heart:
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and the Gospel, and the Ministers aim at, That advantage, which I told you of in the beginning of my Discourse That knowing the terror of the Lord they may perswade men.
and the Gospel, and the Ministers aim At, That advantage, which I told you of in the beginning of my Discourse That knowing the terror of the Lord they may persuade men.
And now what is it that they would perswade us? that we will be contented to part with the tormenting fears of Judgment, that we will condescend not to be miserable to all Eternity:
And now what is it that they would persuade us? that we will be contented to part with the tormenting fears of Judgement, that we will condescend not to be miserable to all Eternity:
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Behold! God calls upon us, Turn you, turn you at my reproof, why will you dye, O House of Israel? As I live, saith the Lord, I desire not the death of si•ners.
Behold! God calls upon us, Turn you, turn you At my reproof, why will you die, Oh House of Israel? As I live, Says the Lord, I desire not the death of si•ners.
The Gospel assures us, That God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Behold!
The Gospel assures us, That God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth on him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Behold!
I • set before you this day life and death, blessing and cursing, and as an unworthy Ambassadour in Christ's stead, I pray you be reconciled to God, take his yoke upon you, his yoke is easie, and his burden light;
I • Set before you this day life and death, blessing and cursing, and as an unworthy Ambassador in Christ's stead, I pray you be reconciled to God, take his yoke upon you, his yoke is easy, and his burden Light;
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THe hand indeed of the Lord hath been heavy upon us, his wrath hath been kindled, it hath waxed hot against the Sheep of his pasture, and he hath plagued our Nation very sore;
THe hand indeed of the Lord hath been heavy upon us, his wrath hath been kindled, it hath waxed hight against the Sheep of his pasture, and he hath plagued our nation very soar;
and hath cast down from Heaven to Earth the beauty of Israel, and remembred not his footstool in the Day of his Anger? he hath swallowed up the habitations of his people, he hath taken away his Tabernacles,
and hath cast down from Heaven to Earth the beauty of Israel, and remembered not his footstool in the Day of his Anger? he hath swallowed up the habitations of his people, he hath taken away his Tabernacles,
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Who can express the terror of this fatal Judgment, the unexpected eruption, the sudden increase, the irresistible force, the remorsless rage, the insatiable voracity of this fiery Judgment? the present sufferings, the lasting miseries of private persons are inexpressible;
Who can express the terror of this fatal Judgement, the unexpected eruption, the sudden increase, the irresistible force, the remorseless rage, the insatiable voracity of this fiery Judgement? the present sufferings, the lasting misery's of private Persons Are inexpressible;
What thing shall I liken to thee O Daughter of my People? Whereunto shall I compare the day of thy Visitation? To the destruction of Ierusalem? to the great and terrible day of Judgment?
What thing shall I liken to thee Oh Daughter of my People? Whereunto shall I compare the day of thy Visitation? To the destruction of Ierusalem? to the great and terrible day of Judgement?
they that were in the City betook themselves to the Fields and Mountains, where they beheld their flaming habitations, where they trembled to behold the abomination of desolation raging in the holy places.
they that were in the city betook themselves to the Fields and Mountains, where they beheld their flaming habitations, where they trembled to behold the abomination of desolation raging in the holy places.
How were the wise men amazed, and the strong men terrified? despair seised them, counsel and strength fled away from them, there was no help in them, they presently gave all for lost;
How were the wise men amazed, and the strong men terrified? despair seized them, counsel and strength fled away from them, there was no help in them, they presently gave all for lost;
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He brought the Winds out of his Treasure, and (to point the flame directly upon the bulk and body of the City) through his power he brought in the South-East wind:
He brought the Winds out of his Treasure, and (to point the flame directly upon the bulk and body of the city) through his power he brought in the South-East wind:
as a thief in the night, as pains upon a woman in travel, as the lightning that cometh from the East and passeth to the West; so came this flaming Judgment;
as a thief in the night, as pains upon a woman in travel, as the lightning that comes from the East and passes to the West; so Come this flaming Judgement;
He stands pausing and hesitating, as he did once before, O Ephraim, how shall I give thee up, O Ephraim? O England, How shall I give thee up, O England?
He Stands pausing and hesitating, as he did once before, Oh Ephraim, how shall I give thee up, Oh Ephraim? Oh England, How shall I give thee up, Oh England?
What mean else those Alternations and those mixtures, and combinations of wonderful Judgments, and of wonderful deliverances and mercies which our ears have heard, and our eyes have seen?
What mean Else those Alternations and those mixtures, and combinations of wondered Judgments, and of wondered Deliverances and Mercies which our ears have herd, and our eyes have seen?
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We have seen vicissitudes great and prodigious, mixtures and combinations, marvellous in our eyes, horrible destructions and wonderful restitutions, succeeding one another, raging Plagues at home, and signal Victories abroad.
We have seen vicissitudes great and prodigious, mixtures and combinations, marvellous in our eyes, horrible destructions and wondered restitutions, succeeding one Another, raging Plagues At home, and signal Victories abroad.
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and for an earnest of his further preservation, he hath given us this seasonable opportunity with health and safety in this place to attend the Publique Service, to advise and assist in this arduous Juncture of affairs•.
and for an earnest of his further preservation, he hath given us this seasonable opportunity with health and safety in this place to attend the Public Service, to Advice and assist in this arduous Juncture of affairs•.
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and therefore in order to all those ends, to uphold our religion in the zealous and effectual exercise, in the sincerity and uniformity thereof, to preserve it from encroachments and undermining Tolerations, ruinous to Religion, destructive to the Government of the Nation.
and Therefore in order to all those ends, to uphold our Religion in the zealous and effectual exercise, in the sincerity and uniformity thereof, to preserve it from encroachments and undermining Tolerations, ruinous to Religion, destructive to the Government of the nation.
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And all this while to make provision against our dangerous and cruel enemies, Gebal and Ammon and Amalek, the French, Dutch, and the Dane, who have conspired to our destruction.
And all this while to make provision against our dangerous and cruel enemies, Gebal and Ammon and Amalek, the French, Dutch, and the Dane, who have conspired to our destruction.
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Concerning Ierusalem burned and laid wast by the Assyrians, Daniel foretold, that the streets and the walls thereof should be rebuilded even in troubleous times;
Concerning Ierusalem burned and laid waste by the Assyrians, daniel foretold, that the streets and the walls thereof should be rebuilded even in troublous times;
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If God shall be pleased to give us a spirit of Understanding, and teach our Senators Wisdom; If he shall pour out a publick spirit upon our Councils, a spirit of tenderness and compassion, of Justice and Equity, Temperance and Frugality, Fortitude and Magnanimity;
If God shall be pleased to give us a Spirit of Understanding, and teach our Senators Wisdom; If he shall pour out a public Spirit upon our Councils, a Spirit of tenderness and compassion, of justice and Equity, Temperance and Frugality, Fortitude and Magnanimity;
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and to the alacrity and magnanimity of our couragious and generous Countrymen; then (speaking humanely, and abstracting from our Deservings) we need not greatly fear,
and to the alacrity and magnanimity of our courageous and generous Countrymen; then (speaking humanely, and abstracting from our Deservings) we need not greatly Fear,
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Except the Lord build the City, their labour is but lost that build it. It is not our wisdom or industry, much less our confidence, that will do it, unless God be for us;
Except the Lord built the city, their labour is but lost that built it. It is not our Wisdom or industry, much less our confidence, that will do it, unless God be for us;
Turn unto him with all our hearts, with fasting and with weeping, and mourning; he hath smitten us, and he will heal us, because his compassions fail not.
Turn unto him with all our hearts, with fasting and with weeping, and mourning; he hath smitten us, and he will heal us, Because his compassions fail not.
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Did I say deliberate? Whether we shall save our souls from utter darkness and everlasting burnings? Whether we shall save the Nation from final ruine and desolation? — Nay rather,
Did I say deliberate? Whither we shall save our Souls from utter darkness and everlasting burnings? Whither we shall save the nation from final ruin and desolation? — Nay rather,
What doth the Lord require of us but to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly before the Lord our God? Let us be merciful therefore as our heavenly Father is merciful, and let us humble our selves under the Almighty hand of God, as we pretend to do this day.
What does the Lord require of us but to doe justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly before the Lord our God? Let us be merciful Therefore as our heavenly Father is merciful, and let us humble our selves under the Almighty hand of God, as we pretend to do this day.
ALthough I am not without apprehension, that the frequencie of penitential discourses, and the seeming easiness of repentance may indispose some persons for such an attention as is necessary both to speaker and hearers,
ALthough I am not without apprehension, that the frequency of penitential discourses, and the seeming easiness of Repentance may indispose Some Persons for such an attention as is necessary both to speaker and hearers,
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To discover the fallacy, and to prevent the dangerous consequences of this imagination, I have chosen at this time to treat of this instructive instance of the Text.
To discover the fallacy, and to prevent the dangerous consequences of this imagination, I have chosen At this time to Treat of this instructive instance of the Text.
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they had signs and wonders in the heaven above, and in the earth below: they had providential instances of prodigious judgements, and wonderful mercies.
they had Signs and wonders in the heaven above, and in the earth below: they had providential instances of prodigious Judgments, and wondered Mercies.
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They were spectators of grievous Plagues brought upon their neighbours; they were Monuments of singular• mercies and deliverances a long time continued to themselves.
They were spectators of grievous Plagues brought upon their neighbours; they were Monuments of singular• Mercies and Deliverances a long time continued to themselves.
And to determine precisely who these persons were, of what Nation, of what Church, of what condition, in what time they lived, what were the Plagues brought upon them,
And to determine precisely who these Persons were, of what nation, of what Church, of what condition, in what time they lived, what were the Plagues brought upon them,
and of that lofty tragical Scheme, wherein it is represented, thus much is evident, that notwithstanding all Gods dealings with men to bring them to repentance, they will sometimes continue in impenitence, and that this is an horrible provocation.
and of that lofty tragical Scheme, wherein it is represented, thus much is evident, that notwithstanding all God's dealings with men to bring them to Repentance, they will sometime continue in impenitence, and that this is an horrible provocation.
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The words which I have chosen contain the sad result of the labours of six Angels, the warning of six Trumpets, the operation of six Plagues, and six Deliverances.
The words which I have chosen contain the sad result of the labours of six Angels, the warning of six Trumpets, the operation of six Plagues, and six Deliverances.
And they are the common node, or term, connecting the Antecedent parts of the vision (beginning at the 8 th. Chapter) with the Catastrophe thereof (delivered in the 10 th. )
And they Are the Common node, or term, connecting the Antecedent parts of the vision (beginning At the 8 th. Chapter) with the Catastrophe thereof (Delivered in the 10 th.)
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1 Absolutely, where we have 1 Matter, containing the character of their persons described by 1 Gods dealing with them: not killed; remnant of others killed;
1 Absolutely, where we have 1 Matter, containing the character of their Persons described by 1 God's dealing with them: not killed; remnant of Others killed;
It first implies the strangeness of the case, and secondly, the desperateness of the provocation: for the words are to be considered not only absolutely; but also 2 Relatively;
It First Implies the strangeness of the case, and secondly, the desperateness of the provocation: for the words Are to be considered not only absolutely; but also 2 Relatively;
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3. From the relative consideration of the words (as they connect the Catastrophe of the Vision with the Antecedent parts of it) I shall observe the lamentable consequence of this impenitency: And
3. From the relative consideration of the words (as they connect the Catastrophe of the Vision with the Antecedent parts of it) I shall observe the lamentable consequence of this impenitency: And
I. First then to bring to our apprehension the strangeness of impenitencie of such men as these (considered in Thesi, and in Theory) it will be needful only to reflect upon the causes of admiration,
I. First then to bring to our apprehension the strangeness of impenitency of such men as these (considered in Thessia, and in Theory) it will be needful only to reflect upon the Causes of admiration,
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That God should take advantage upon the lapsed Angels, that upon their offence he should bind them up in chains, that he should exclude them from the benefit of Repentance,
That God should take advantage upon the lapsed Angels, that upon their offence he should bind them up in chains, that he should exclude them from the benefit of Repentance,
This is that rational wonder that I am now to lay before you. To manifest this wonder a little more explicitely, let us consider the advantages of Nature,
This is that rational wonder that I am now to lay before you. To manifest this wonder a little more explicitly, let us Consider the advantages of Nature,
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The Being & Attributes of God; The immortality of the Souls of men; The principles of Synteresis; The terrours of natural Conscience; The for•casts of v•ngeance;
The Being & Attributes of God; The immortality of the Souls of men; The principles of Synteresis; The terrors of natural Conscience; The for•casts of v•ngeance;
Concerning his providence in governing the world, St. Paul tells the men of Lystra, and the Priest of Iupiter, that he did not leave himself without witness amongst the Heathen.
Concerning his providence in governing the world, Saint Paul tells the men of Lystra, and the Priest of Iupiter, that he did not leave himself without witness among the Heathen.
And these things have asserted themselves with so great evidence, that they have been generally acknowledged by all sorts of heathen Authors, Philosophers, Historians, Orators and Poets.
And these things have asserted themselves with so great evidence, that they have been generally acknowledged by all sorts of heathen Authors, Philosophers, Historians, Orators and Poets.
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For Conscience condemned by its own witness is very timorous, and always fore-casteth grievous things. The starting of Alexander, when he had killed his friend;
For Conscience condemned by its own witness is very timorous, and always forecasteth grievous things. The starting of Alexander, when he had killed his friend;
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The confusions of Tiberius, when he wrote from Capreae to the Senate concerning the death of Sejanus: The foretastes of an avenging Nemesis described by heathen Orators, and Histo•ians:
The confusions of Tiberius, when he wrote from Capreae to the Senate Concerning the death of Sejanus: The foretastes of an avenging Nemesis described by heathen Orators, and Histo•ians:
Wherewithal shall I come before the Lord, or bow my self before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or ten thousand rivers of oyl? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression? the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
Wherewithal shall I come before the Lord, or bow my self before the high God? shall I come before him with burned offerings, with calves of a year old? will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or ten thousand Rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my Transgression? the fruit of my body for the since of my soul?
and Inhabitants of Ierusalem at the time of the destruction of it by Titus and Vespasian, or any that called themselves Christians) they had a clearer,
and Inhabitants of Ierusalem At the time of the destruction of it by Titus and Vespasian, or any that called themselves Christians) they had a clearer,
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The time would fail me, if I should attempt in any measure to lay before you the declarations, promises, threatnings, exhortations, dehortations, reasonings, expostulations, instances of mercies,
The time would fail me, if I should attempt in any measure to lay before you the declarations, promises, threatenings, exhortations, dehortations, reasonings, expostulations, instances of Mercies,
Thus saith the Lord, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone away from me? O my people, what have I done unto thee? wherein have I wearyed thee? Testifie against me, O Israel;
Thus Says the Lord, What iniquity have your Father's found in me, that they Are gone away from me? O my people, what have I done unto thee? wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me, Oh Israel;
Again, he sets before us a multitude of glorious instances to shew that never any penitent was rejected, however heinous, however numerous were their sins.
Again, he sets before us a multitude of glorious instances to show that never any penitent was rejected, however heinous, however numerous were their Sins.
an idol in the very temple; he caused his sons to pass through the fire; he observed times, used inchantments, dealt with familiar spirits, and with wizards;
an idol in the very temple; he caused his Sons to pass through the fire; he observed times, used enchantments, dealt with familiar spirits, and with wizards;
But when David, who had taken Bathsheba, and murthered Vriah, said, I have sinned; Nathan said unto David, The Lord •ath put away thy sin, thou shalt not dye.
But when David, who had taken Bathsheba, and murdered Uriah, said, I have sinned; Nathan said unto David, The Lord •ath put away thy since, thou shalt not die.
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nor that which was delivered by the mediation of Angels, nor the Gospel given us by the Son of God should bring them to it? That neither reason, nor experience; neither mercies nor judgements;
nor that which was Delivered by the mediation of Angels, nor the Gospel given us by the Son of God should bring them to it? That neither reason, nor experience; neither Mercies nor Judgments;
This is that wonder considered in it self according to common reason, the object of our first observation, drawn from the form and manner of the words by way of Epiphonema, expressed by the particle yet; yet they repented not.
This is that wonder considered in it self according to Common reason, the Object of our First observation, drawn from the from and manner of the words by Way of Epiphonema, expressed by the particle yet; yet they repented not.
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the Lyon, the Tiger, and the Bear, these all pursue the law of their creation, these all are obedient unto his word; charmed to it by that powerful voice, whereby they were created.
the lion, the Tiger, and the Bear, these all pursue the law of their creation, these all Are obedient unto his word; charmed to it by that powerful voice, whereby they were created.
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Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, since the day that your fathers came forth of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily, rising early and sending them;
Thus Says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, since the day that your Father's Come forth of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent unto you all my Servants the Prophets, daily, rising early and sending them;
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and cast it into the fire, until all the roll was consumed in the fire. Instead of faith and obedience, it meets with infidelity, and atheistical opposition, and contradiction:
and cast it into the fire, until all the roll was consumed in the fire. Instead of faith and Obedience, it meets with infidelity, and atheistical opposition, and contradiction:
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They charged him falsly, they smote him, they imprisoned him in the house of Jonathan; they cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah; they let him down with chords into the mire.
They charged him falsely, they smote him, they imprisoned him in the house of Johnathan; they cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah; they let him down with chords into the mire.
If we diligently search the Scriptures, and histories of the Church, we shall find this to have been generally the success of the Word of God, and of his Messengers;
If we diligently search the Scriptures, and histories of the Church, we shall find this to have been generally the success of the Word of God, and of his Messengers;
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his prodigious and wonderful deliverances were answered with prodigious and wonderful ingratitude; for they sinned yet the more and lightly esteemed the God of their Salvation.
his prodigious and wondered Deliverances were answered with prodigious and wondered ingratitude; for they sinned yet the more and lightly esteemed the God of their Salvation.
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And the instances are many, wherein the judgments of God, instead of softning, or breaking the hearts of men, have hardened them yet more in a course of desperate impenitency.
And the instances Are many, wherein the Judgments of God, instead of softening, or breaking the hearts of men, have hardened them yet more in a course of desperate impenitency.
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When Belshazzar had plundered the house of God, and was making a debauch in the bowls of the Temple, the finger wrote upon the wall MENE. — We read that his countenance was changed, and an horrible trembling seised upon him:
When Belshazzar had plundered the house of God, and was making a debauch in the bowls of the Temple, the finger wrote upon the wall MENE. — We read that his countenance was changed, and an horrible trembling seized upon him:
when he was sore afraid, and his heart greatly trembled; who would not expect, that he should have turned unto the Lord? But he betook him to the witch of Endor.
when he was soar afraid, and his heart greatly trembled; who would not expect, that he should have turned unto the Lord? But he betook him to the witch of Endor.
and indeed for a rational and probable means to bring men to repentance, the imagination and apprehension of man can go no higher than to such a case, where signal and remarkable judgements are brought upon some;
and indeed for a rational and probable means to bring men to Repentance, the imagination and apprehension of man can go no higher than to such a case, where signal and remarkable Judgments Are brought upon Some;
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This is the case of those, whom God preserves from plagues, and famines, and desolations• making them survivors and spectators of the destructions brought upon the world.
This is the case of those, whom God preserves from plagues, and famines, and desolations• making them survivors and spectators of the destructions brought upon the world.
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The Spectators of Corah within one day returned to their rebellion. The Prophet Amos in the name of God complains of those that had escaped famine, and pestilence, and sword:
The Spectators of Corah within one day returned to their rebellion. The Prophet Amos in the name of God complains of those that had escaped famine, and pestilence, and sword:
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it remains that we consider the consequence and issue of it, observable from the Text, as it stands in relation to the Antecedent parts, and the Catastrophe of this Vision:
it remains that we Consider the consequence and issue of it, observable from the Text, as it Stands in Relation to the Antecedent parts, and the Catastrophe of this Vision:
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They repented not — And the seventh Angel sware, that there should be time no more (no more time for repentance, no longer reprieve of vengeance.) III. Such an obstinate impenit•ncy is the g•eat provocation of the wrath of God;
They repented not — And the seventh Angel sware, that there should be time no more (no more time for Repentance, no longer reprieve of vengeance.) III. Such an obstinate impenit•ncy is the g•eat provocation of the wrath of God;
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so false is that conceit, so dangerous is that imagination, that men can repent at any time (at leastwise, whensoever they shall have a mind to it) They shall call (saith God) but I will not answer, they shall seek me early,
so false is that conceit, so dangerous is that imagination, that men can Repent At any time (At leastwise, whensoever they shall have a mind to it) They shall call (Says God) but I will not answer, they shall seek me early,
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Then, when they have filled up the measure of their enormities, he shall smite them with madness and astonishment, with terrours of conscience, and desperation.
Then, when they have filled up the measure of their enormities, he shall smite them with madness and astonishment, with terrors of conscience, and desperation.
and hasten sometimes to break off their torments by tragical and fearful ends: Fall thou upon me, and slay me, saith desparing Saul; Behold anguish is upon me,
and hasten sometime to break off their torments by tragical and fearful ends: Fallen thou upon me, and slay me, Says despairing Saul; Behold anguish is upon me,
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He will pour out blindness upon them also, and the things belonging to their peace shall be •id from their eyes: He will do to them as he did to Shilo;
He will pour out blindness upon them also, and the things belonging to their peace shall be •id from their eyes: He will do to them as he did to Shilo;
Their seed shall be rotten under the clods, their garners desolate, their barns broken down; their beasts shall groan, their cattle shall be perplexed;
Their seed shall be rotten under the clods, their garners desolate, their Barns broken down; their beasts shall groan, their cattle shall be perplexed;
Sometimes he sends forth his Plague NONLATINALPHABET, the raging and the noisome pestilence, the pestilence that walketh in darkness, Psal. 91. 6. the plague that destroyeth at noon day. He scatters infection like lightning;
Sometime he sends forth his Plague, the raging and the noisome pestilence, the pestilence that walks in darkness, Psalm 91. 6. the plague that Destroyeth At noon day. He scatters infection like lightning;
He suffers a fawning Absalom to steal away the hearts of the people from their Sovereign; or a cursed Sheba to blow a trumpet, and cry, To your tents, O Israel.
He suffers a fawning Absalom to steal away the hearts of the people from their Sovereign; or a cursed Sheba to blow a trumpet, and cry, To your tents, Oh Israel.
He permits a spirit of giddiness, of fears and jealousies, and of fanatick wildness to inrage whole Nations, to tear the womb that bare them, to destroy them, and their king.
He permits a Spirit of giddiness, of fears and jealousies, and of fanatic wildness to enrage Whole nations, to tear the womb that bore them, to destroy them, and their King.
of smoke issuing from the bottomless pit (it may be groundless fears and jealousies) of Locusts, which sometimes are said to have no king; but in this place to have Abaddon, or Apollyon for their King:
of smoke issuing from the bottomless pit (it may be groundless fears and jealousies) of Locusts, which sometime Are said to have no King; but in this place to have Abaddon, or Apollyon for their King:
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However methinks it may be lawful in a general way to quicken my self, and all that hear me, to examine our selves, touching the considerations laid before us in reference both to our personal, and our national concernments.
However methinks it may be lawful in a general Way to quicken my self, and all that hear me, to examine our selves, touching the considerations laid before us in Referente both to our personal, and our national concernments.
Is there any man so stupid as not to have considered national invitations to repentance? the Angels and the Trumpets, the warnings of Gods Ministers, the loud alarms of his Providence, the interchanges and intermixtures of National mercies,
Is there any man so stupid as not to have considered national invitations to Repentance? the Angels and the Trumpets, the Warnings of God's Ministers, the loud alarms of his Providence, the interchanges and intermixtures of National Mercies,
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They came forth one way, and returned seven: He disappointed the insolent invader; he said, he shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there;
They Come forth one Way, and returned seven: He disappointed the insolent invader; he said, he shall not come into this City, nor shoot an arrow there;
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He disappointed the plots and stratagems of domestick traytors: the gates of hell could not prevail; •he suffered not their devilish machinations to succeed.
He disappointed the plots and stratagems of domestic Traitors: the gates of hell could not prevail; •he suffered not their devilish machinations to succeed.
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Peace and plenty, and the publick profession of the true Religion flourished; there was no decay, no leading into captivity, no complaining in our streets.
Peace and plenty, and the public profession of the true Religion flourished; there was no decay, no leading into captivity, no complaining in our streets.
When b•hold another interchange of providence, sudden and wonderful! There was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together; bone unto his bone: loe!
When b•hold Another interchange of providence, sudden and wondered! There was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones Come together; bone unto his bone: lo!
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How did the city become solitary that was full of people? she sate as a widow, her children forsook her, her friends fled away from her, her streets were desolate, her houses were full of the noisome carcases of the slain.
How did the City become solitary that was full of people? she sat as a widow, her children forsook her, her Friends fled away from her, her streets were desolate, her houses were full of the noisome carcases of the slave.
And now again, behold another interchange, the goodness as well as the severity of God, towards them that fell severity, Rom. 11. 22. towards us goodness,
And now again, behold Another interchange, the Goodness as well as the severity of God, towards them that fell severity, Rom. 11. 22. towards us Goodness,
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Those noble and eminent persons both of Church and State, who to make themselves a stay and comfort to the poor and infected of the City, cheerfully and constantly exposed themselves to danger, he hath deliver'd from the snare of the hunter, and from the noisome pestilence. He hath given plenty. —
Those noble and eminent Persons both of Church and State, who to make themselves a stay and Comfort to the poor and infected of the city, cheerfully and constantly exposed themselves to danger, he hath Delivered from the snare of the hunter, and from the noisome pestilence. He hath given plenty. —
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and these particular words are so very considerable, that I should think it a disrespect put upon the judgments of a venerable intelligent auditory, to be very laborious in gathering arguments to perswade your attention to them:
and these particular words Are so very considerable, that I should think it a disrespect put upon the Judgments of a venerable intelligent auditory, to be very laborious in gathering Arguments to persuade your attention to them:
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Consider it as a piece of Antiquity, there is hardly any poem so venerable: it was written before Homer, or Hesiod, Orp•eus, or Linus, David's or Asaph's poems;
Consider it as a piece of Antiquity, there is hardly any poem so venerable: it was written before Homer, or Hesiod, Orp•eus, or Linus, David's or Asaph's poems;
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Write thee this song, and he wrote this song the same day whilest he was yet Deoplenus; before the divine afflatus, before his transport and rage had left him:
Write thee this song, and he wrote this song the same day whilst he was yet Deoplenus; before the divine afflatus, before his transport and rage had left him:
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although he resolutely declined his Embassy (till God was angry) because he was not eloquent, but of a stammering speech, yet now being conscious of that Spirit, which moved within him, he commends and justifies this song; he undertakes for the fluency;
although he resolutely declined his Embassy (till God was angry) Because he was not eloquent, but of a stammering speech, yet now being conscious of that Spirit, which moved within him, he commends and Justifies this song; he undertakes for the fluency;
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he call• upon heaven and earth to hear the verses made by indignation; by indignation kindled and conceived by the contemplation of the greatness, and excellency of God,
he call• upon heaven and earth to hear the Verses made by Indignation; by Indignation kindled and conceived by the contemplation of the greatness, and excellency of God,
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Give ear, O Hea•ens, saith he, and I will speak; and hearken O earth to the words of my mouth, my doctrine shall drop as the rain, &c. The song indeed it self is large and very satyrical;
Give ear, Oh Hea•ens, Says he, and I will speak; and harken Oh earth to the words of my Mouth, my Doctrine shall drop as the rain, etc. The song indeed it self is large and very satyrical;
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The words are (as I said) the burthen or argument of the song applicable to every part of it, repetible at the end of every stanza, and indeed of every period.
The words Are (as I said) the burden or argument of the song applicable to every part of it, repetible At the end of every stanza, and indeed of every Period.
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But more particularly, God hath been good to Israel, he raised him from nothing, he redeemed him from bondage, he was his Protector, his Guide, his Proveditore, his food was of the most delicious, his drink was generous, of the pure blood of the grape, and he grew fat upon it — But Jeshurun waxed fat and kicked: Do ye thus requite, O popule ingrate (NONLATINALPHABET)? Again; well;
But more particularly, God hath been good to Israel, he raised him from nothing, he redeemed him from bondage, he was his Protector, his Guide, his Proveditor, his food was of the most delicious, his drink was generous, of the pure blood of the grape, and he grew fat upon it — But Jeshurun waxed fat and Kicked: Do you thus requite, Oh popule ingrate ()? Again; well;
but will God endure this base ingratitude? doth he not see it, or not resent it? doth it not move him? can he not, will he not revenge himself upon them? Yes, the Lord saw it, and was moved to Iealousie;
but will God endure this base ingratitude? does he not see it, or not resent it? does it not move him? can he not, will he not revenge himself upon them? Yes, the Lord saw it, and was moved to Jealousy;
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To requite evil for good among Equals is against the light of the sons of Noah, and much more against the light of Israel, But for Israel after their instruction,
To requite evil for good among Equals is against the Light of the Sons of Noah, and much more against the Light of Israel, But for Israel After their instruction,
And therefore he doth not attempt to delineate or describe it, but like one astonished at it, he expostulates with them in a vast abrupt Interrogation;
And Therefore he does not attempt to delineate or describe it, but like one astonished At it, he expostulates with them in a vast abrupt Interrogation;
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As is his name, so is he; Nabal is his name, NONLATINALPHABET vilitas cum •o, Interlin. Dedecus cum ipso, Syriac. A base, unworthy, dishonourable person;
As is his name, so is he; Nabal is his name, vilitas cum •o, Interlin. Dedecus cum ipso, Syriac. A base, unworthy, dishonourable person;
The Scripture computes their Original from Iacob, who was called Israel (A Syrian ready to perish was their Father;) but long before Iacobs time, The most high divided to the Nations their inheritance;
The Scripture computes their Original from Iacob, who was called Israel (A Syrian ready to perish was their Father;) but long before Iacobs time, The most high divided to the nations their inheritance;
When Abraham was an hundred years old, and Sarah ninety, and they had no child betwixt them, he contracted with Abraham both for their being and their inheritance:
When Abraham was an hundred Years old, and Sarah ninety, and they had no child betwixt them, he contracted with Abraham both for their being and their inheritance:
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whereas there were numbred of this people at one time 603550 fighting men above twenty years old, beside the tribe of Levi, and beside women and children.
whereas there were numbered of this people At one time 603550 fighting men above twenty Years old, beside the tribe of Levi, and beside women and children.
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Doubtless he was their father, though Abraham was ignorant of them, and Israel knew them not: Esay 63. 15, 16. for in their affliction his bowels sounded towards them.
Doubtless he was their father, though Abraham was ignorant of them, and Israel knew them not: Isaiah 63. 15, 16. for in their affliction his bowels sounded towards them.
And all Israel saw the great works which the Lord did upon Pharaoh and his host, and they sang with Moses that NONLATINALPHABET, He hath triumphed gloriously, the horse & his rider hath he thrown into the Sea,
And all Israel saw the great works which the Lord did upon Pharaoh and his host, and they sang with Moses that, He hath triumphed gloriously, the horse & his rider hath he thrown into the Sea,
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and finally to take away all pretences of ignorance or infidelity, he appeared often to their fathers by the name of El-shaddai; to Moses, by his name Iehovah;
and finally to take away all pretences of ignorance or infidelity, he appeared often to their Father's by the name of El-shaddai; to Moses, by his name Jehovah;
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to themselves he came down (in the sight of all the people) upon mount Sinai, he often filled the Tabernacle with his glory, and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people.
to themselves he Come down (in the sighed of all the people) upon mount Sinai, he often filled the Tabernacle with his glory, and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people.
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and toward God himself the Author of all their mercies, of their deliverance. Many a time they murmured against Moses and Aaron in Egypt, and in the wilderness:
and towards God himself the Author of all their Mercies, of their deliverance. Many a time they murmured against Moses and Aaron in Egypt, and in the Wilderness:
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How long, saith God, will it be ere they believe me, Numb. 14. 11. for all the signs which I have wrought among them? neither signs among them nor signs upon them could cause them to believe.
How long, Says God, will it be ere they believe me, Numb. 14. 11. for all the Signs which I have wrought among them? neither Signs among them nor Signs upon them could cause them to believe.
they changed their glory for the similitude of a calf, yea, they offered their sons and daughters unto devils: of their pride and scornfulness; they despised the pleasant land:
they changed their glory for the similitude of a calf, yea, they offered their Sons and daughters unto Devils: of their pride and scornfulness; they despised the pleasant land:
This was that requital, which stirred and inflamed the spirit of Moses; and quickned him to that abrupt Expostulation, the first general part of the text, whereof I have hitherto been giving an account, Do ye thus requite the Lord?
This was that requital, which stirred and inflamed the Spirit of Moses; and quickened him to that abrupt Expostulation, the First general part of the text, whereof I have hitherto been giving an account, Do you thus requite the Lord?
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it follows that we consider the Turpitude and the Imprudence of this ingratitude, which gave occasion for the censure here passed upon them, (O foolish people and unwise. ) And first of the Turpitude of their ingratitude, whereby it will appear that they were NONLATINALPHABET Now to set forth the unworthiness of their ingratitude against God in all the aggravations of it, it is a task too heavy for me (nay,
it follows that we Consider the Turpitude and the Imprudence of this ingratitude, which gave occasion for the censure Here passed upon them, (Oh foolish people and unwise.) And First of the Turpitude of their ingratitude, whereby it will appear that they were Now to Set forth the unworthiness of their ingratitude against God in all the aggravations of it, it is a task too heavy for me (nay,
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how can he love God, whom he hath not seen? So seeing the turpitude of mens ingratitude towards God is ineffable and inconceivable, it will be requisite to speak a little of the unworthiness of Ingratitude towards men,
how can he love God, whom he hath not seen? So seeing the turpitude of men's ingratitude towards God is ineffable and inconceivable, it will be requisite to speak a little of the unworthiness of Ingratitude towards men,
And here I shall not go about to Philosophize, or to demonstrate the turpitude of ingratitude, from the nature of it, à priori. The immediate and evident corollaries of natural principles, admit only of jejune and inconsiderable reasonings in that kind of demonstration.
And Here I shall not go about to Philosophise, or to demonstrate the turpitude of ingratitude, from the nature of it, à priori. The immediate and evident corollaries of natural principles, admit only of jejune and inconsiderable reasonings in that kind of demonstration.
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The odiousness of ingratitude is such a corollary, naturally and immediately flowing from that universal maxim, quod tibi fieri non vis, &c. which runs thorow all morality;
The odiousness of ingratitude is such a Corollary, naturally and immediately flowing from that universal maxim, quod tibi fieri non vis, etc. which runs thorough all morality;
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so when a piece of doubtful Morality is once resolved into this grand absurdity, Omnia dixeris, there is no more to be added, all the rest is diminution.
so when a piece of doubtful Morality is once resolved into this grand absurdity, Omnia Dixers, there is no more to be added, all the rest is diminution.
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and below the Majestie of the spirit breathing in the scriptures, to insist upon it (according to that of our Saviour, If ye love and do good, Luc. 6. 32, 34. and lend to them that love and do good to you, what thanks,
and below the Majesty of the Spirit breathing in the Scriptures, to insist upon it (according to that of our Saviour, If you love and do good, Luke 6. 32, 34. and lend to them that love and do good to you, what thanks,
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or reward have you? do not Sinners or Publicans even the same? ) To that spirit which commands us to return good for evil, to love our Enemies, &c. it were a kind of whiffling to command the return of good for good,
or reward have you? do not Sinners or Publicans even the same?) To that Spirit which commands us to return good for evil, to love our Enemies, etc. it were a kind of whiffling to command the return of good for good,
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Now of these two sorts of ingratitude, the former is branded in Scripture with an everlasting brand, in the case of Pharaoh's Butler to Ioseph, the Israelites to Ierubaal, and the like:
Now of these two sorts of ingratitude, the former is branded in Scripture with an everlasting brand, in the case of Pharaoh's Butler to Ioseph, the Israelites to Jerubbaal, and the like:
and because the easiest Criterion of turpitude is the detestation of all the sons of men, I shall endeavour à posteriori by some Scriptural instances of the resentments of that kind of ingratitude, to shew the turpitude of it in the judgment of mankind.
and Because the Easiest Criterion of turpitude is the detestation of all the Sons of men, I shall endeavour à posteriori by Some Scriptural instances of the resentments of that kind of ingratitude, to show the turpitude of it in the judgement of mankind.
We read when Ioash had commanded Zachariah to be stoned (who was the son of Iehojada, who had preserved him in his minority from Athaliah, and made him King,) his own servants conspired against him,
We read when Joash had commanded Zachariah to be stoned (who was the son of Iehojada, who had preserved him in his minority from Athaliah, and made him King,) his own Servants conspired against him,
When Abner apprehended ingratitude in Ishbosheth, whom he had made King, consider his resentment, he was very wroth, he said, am I a Dogs head,2 Sam. 3. 8, 9. who do shew kindness to the house of Saul? God do so to Abner,
When Abner apprehended ingratitude in Ishbosheth, whom he had made King, Consider his resentment, he was very wroth, he said, am I a Dogs head,2 Sam. 3. 8, 9. who do show kindness to the house of Saul? God do so to Abner,
those that conspired against Ioash were Zabad the son of an Ammonitess, and Iehozabad the son of a Moabitess; and we read not any great praise, either of the piety or morality of Abner. Consider then the resentments of Gideon; of whom it is said, the Lord was with Gideon, and of David, the man after God's own heart.
those that conspired against Joash were Zabad the son of an Ammonitess, and Iehozabad the son of a Moabitess; and we read not any great praise, either of the piety or morality of Abner. Consider then the resentments of gideon; of whom it is said, the Lord was with gideon, and of David, the man After God's own heart.
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when he denounced a woe upon Corazin, &c. Woe unto thee Corazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida; for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre, &c. Therefore it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for thee.
when he denounced a woe upon Chorazin, etc. Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida; for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre, etc. Therefore it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgement, than for thee.
Consider his resentment, when he pronounced a judgment upon Ierusalem; O Ierusalem, Ierusalem; thou that killest the Prophets, and stonest those, that are sent unto thee;
Consider his resentment, when he pronounced a judgement upon Ierusalem; Oh Ierusalem, Ierusalem; thou that Killest the prophets, and Stonest those, that Are sent unto thee;
though it cannot be perfectly, yet it may in some measure be collected. It remains that we consider the imprudence of it: O foolish people and unwise. III. I may not, I need not insist long upon this Argument.
though it cannot be perfectly, yet it may in Some measure be collected. It remains that we Consider the imprudence of it: Oh foolish people and unwise. III. I may not, I need not insist long upon this Argument.
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There are (as I conceive) but these five suppositions, which possibly might exempt them from the censure of the text. 1. If their God were like the gods of the heathen,
There Are (as I conceive) but these five suppositions, which possibly might exempt them from the censure of the text. 1. If their God were like the God's of the heathen,
But, O ye fools, saith he, when will ye be wise? He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? He that formed the eye, shall not he see? He that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? The Lord knoweth the thoughts of men.
But, Oh you Fools, Says he, when will you be wise? He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? He that formed the eye, shall not he see? He that Teaches man knowledge, shall not he know? The Lord Knoweth the thoughts of men.
and if thy transgressions be multiplied, what dost thou unto him? Nay but did not he concern himself for them? what meaned then the sounding of his bowels toward them? what mean such pathetical exclamations as these;
and if thy transgressions be multiplied, what dost thou unto him? Nay but did not he concern himself for them? what meaned then the sounding of his bowels towards them? what mean such pathetical exclamations as these;
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but because the Syrians said that he was not God of the valleys, he delivered them into the hands of Israel, who slew a hundred thousand foot-men in one day.
but Because the Syrians said that he was not God of the valleys, he Delivered them into the hands of Israel, who slew a hundred thousand footmen in one day.
Shall they escape for their wickedness? Whither can they go then from his Spirit? or whither can they flee from his presence? If they could ascend into Heaven, he is there;
Shall they escape for their wickedness? Whither can they go then from his Spirit? or whither can they flee from his presence? If they could ascend into Heaven, he is there;
perhaps they were ignorant, that God was concerned, ignorant of his will, and of his ways, they had no instruction, they had no warning of their danger.
perhaps they were ignorant, that God was concerned, ignorant of his will, and of his ways, they had no instruction, they had no warning of their danger.
But I say unto them, Had they no Caveats? Take heed (saith Moses) keep thy soul diligently, Deut. 4. 9. lest thou forget the things, which thine eyes have seen.
But I say unto them, Had they no Caveats? Take heed (Says Moses) keep thy soul diligently, Deuteronomy 4. 9. lest thou forget the things, which thine eyes have seen.
Did they not know? I call heaven and earth to record this day against you (saith Moses) that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing.
Did they not know? I call heaven and earth to record this day against you (Says Moses) that I have Set before you life and death, blessing and cursing.
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They saw Thundrings, and Lightnings, Noise, Trumpet, Mountain smoaking, Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, the Seventy Elders, the Nobles, the People saw the Lord;
They saw Thunderings, and Lightnings, Noise, Trumpet, Mountain smoking, Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, the Seventy Elders, the Nobles, the People saw the Lord;
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What is their hope, that they behave themselves proudly, that they kick against the Lord? or wherein lies their confidence that they rebell against him? Who art thou, O man, that strivest against God? Canst thou overturn immensity,
What is their hope, that they behave themselves proudly, that they kick against the Lord? or wherein lies their confidence that they rebel against him? Who art thou, Oh man, that Strivest against God? Canst thou overturn immensity,
Can they Marshal out the host of heaven, or put the Constellations in array, or command the stars in their courses to make resistance for them? Can they bind the influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion;
Can they Marshal out the host of heaven, or put the Constellations in array, or command the Stars in their courses to make resistance for them? Can they bind the influences of Pleiades, or lose the bans of Orion;
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Are they able to sustein the fierceness of his anger? Who among them can dwell with the devouring fire? who among them can dwell with everlasting burnings?
are they able to sustain the fierceness of his anger? Who among them can dwell with the devouring fire? who among them can dwell with everlasting burnings?
Their fathers had told them of the fire and brimstone, which devoured the Cities of Sodom and Gomorrha; They had been witnesses of the plagues brought upon Egypt; They beheld the fire that consumed Nadab and Abihu; They stood by,
Their Father's had told them of the fire and brimstone, which devoured the Cities of Sodom and Gomorrha; They had been Witnesses of the plagues brought upon Egypt; They beheld the fire that consumed Nadab and Abihu; They stood by,
when the earth opened and swallow'd up Dathan, and covered the congregation of Abiram; Thousands had fallen beside them, and ten thousands at their right hand for their ingratitude, and rebellion;
when the earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the congregation of Abiram; Thousands had fallen beside them, and ten thousands At their right hand for their ingratitude, and rebellion;
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And who is it that doth not feel his indignation rise against this people? Ah sinful people! ah people laden with iniquity! ah Seed of evil doers! O ingrateful, stiff-necked, brutish nation!
And who is it that does not feel his Indignation rise against this people? Ah sinful people! ah people laden with iniquity! ah Seed of evil doers! Oh ingrateful, Stiffnecked, brutish Nation!
do they thus requite the Lord that made, that redeemed, that established them? Shall not his soul be avenged on such a nation as this? Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered:
do they thus requite the Lord that made, that redeemed, that established them? Shall not his soul be avenged on such a Nation as this? Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered:
how easy is it in a figure to transfer all that hath been spoken to our selves, to our selves of this Auditory, to our selves of this Kingdome, in every capacity, private and publick, Ecclesiastical and Civil. 1. Hath not God dealt with us as he dealt with Israel? 2. Have not we requited him as they requited him? come now,
how easy is it in a figure to transfer all that hath been spoken to our selves, to our selves of this Auditory, to our selves of this Kingdom, in every capacity, private and public, Ecclesiastical and Civil. 1. Hath not God dealt with us as he dealt with Israel? 2. Have not we requited him as they requited him? come now,
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1. Hath he not made us? is not he the Creator and preserver of every individual person? is not he the disposer of nations? the ordainer and orderer of Governments? the framer of Churches in the world? In every one of these respects it is evidently true, which is delivered by the Psalmist, It is he that hath made us,
1. Hath he not made us? is not he the Creator and preserver of every Individu person? is not he the disposer of Nations? the ordainer and orderer of Governments? the framer of Churches in the world? In every one of these respects it is evidently true, which is Delivered by the Psalmist, It is he that hath made us,
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As for our personal being, and better being, was it not from him that we received our bodies, our Souls, our Christianity (all things pertaining unto life and Godliness?) His eyes did see our substance yet being imperfect, Ps. 139. 16. and in his book were all our members written.
As for our personal being, and better being, was it not from him that we received our bodies, our Souls, our Christianity (all things pertaining unto life and Godliness?) His eyes did see our substance yet being imperfect, Ps. 139. 16. and in his book were all our members written.
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and by this provision? There is no man that hath power over the spirit, to retein the spirit. All the wit and industry and ability of all men upon earth,
and by this provision? There is no man that hath power over the Spirit, to retain the Spirit. All the wit and industry and ability of all men upon earth,
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nay of all creatures in Heaven and earth, cannot make one grain of any one of that infinite variety of things, which are of necessity or of convenience to the being or preservation of men.
nay of all creatures in Heaven and earth, cannot make one grain of any one of that infinite variety of things, which Are of necessity or of convenience to the being or preservation of men.
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And this is so evident upon the shallowest consideration, that S. Paul at Lystra, when the Priest of Iupiter (supposing him to be Mercurius ) would have sacrificed to him, appealed to this instance,
And this is so evident upon the shallowest consideration, that S. Paul At Lystra, when the Priest of Iupiter (supposing him to be Mercurius) would have sacrificed to him, appealed to this instance,
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Again, if we consider our selves in our national publick capacity in reference to the political frame of our Government, Civil and Ecclesiastical, hath he not made us?
Again, if we Consider our selves in our national public capacity in Referente to the political frame of our Government, Civil and Ecclesiastical, hath he not made us?
and to help their understandings in the consideration of it for an answer, in the words immediately following he calls upon them to search into their antiquities, to reflect upon their original, and their progress.
and to help their understandings in the consideration of it for an answer, in the words immediately following he calls upon them to search into their antiquities, to reflect upon their original, and their progress.
Remember, saith he, the days of old, and consider the years of many generations. Ask thy Fathers and they will tell thee, thy Elders and they will shew thee.
remember, Says he, the days of old, and Consider the Years of many generations. Ask thy Father's and they will tell thee, thy Elders and they will show thee.
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how he never gave over working, hewing, and fabricating the inhabitants thereof, till he had framed them into a glorious Christian Kingdom, from a most barbarons, savage, scattered, heathen people.
how he never gave over working, hewing, and fabricating the inhabitants thereof, till he had framed them into a glorious Christian Kingdom, from a most barbarous, savage, scattered, heathen people.
out of a multitude of disorders and confusions sprang forth a noble well-tempered form of Government & System of Laws Civil & Ecclesiastical, equal at least to those of any other people;
out of a multitude of disorders and confusions sprang forth a noble well-tempered from of Government & System of Laws Civil & Ecclesiastical, equal At least to those of any other people;
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and motives to sobriety, righteousness, and godliness, which we enjoy) by peace and plenty, by liberty and prosperity (in all which we exceed all others) to produce effects of noble courage and magnanimity, such as we read of in the stories of our Ancestors;
and motives to sobriety, righteousness, and godliness, which we enjoy) by peace and plenty, by liberty and Prosperity (in all which we exceed all Others) to produce effects of noble courage and magnanimity, such as we read of in the stories of our Ancestors;
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and of Piety, and Devotion in proportion answerable to those of our glorious Predecessors (that is not inferiour in their kind to any nation in the world.) Surely this also hath been of the Lords doing, in reference to Society Civil and Sacred:
and of Piety, and Devotion in proportion answerable to those of our glorious Predecessors (that is not inferior in their kind to any Nation in the world.) Surely this also hath been of the lords doing, in Referente to Society Civil and Sacred:
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hath he not offered us a plenteous redemption by the blood of the everlasting Covenant, redeemed us from the curse of the Law, the bondage of Sin, the power of Satan, the wrath of God? Again, is there any one single person to whom he hath not given many a temporal deliverance (known and unknown,
hath he not offered us a plenteous redemption by the blood of the everlasting Covenant, redeemed us from the curse of the Law, the bondage of since, the power of Satan, the wrath of God? Again, is there any one single person to whom he hath not given many a temporal deliverance (known and unknown,
or at least-wise unconsidered?) Hath not he redeemed us from the prison of the womb, from the hazards of our infancy, from the perils of our childhood, from the wildness and precipitancy of youth, from the snares and entanglements of our riper years? Is there any one whom he hath not redeemed from six troubles and from seven, in our bodies, estates, liberty, reputation? whom he hath not powerfully and frequently rescued from the folly and perverseness of our selves, from the malice of our neighbours, from the rage of Devils? Hath he not redeemed us in our personal capacities?
or At leastwise unconsidered?) Hath not he redeemed us from the prison of the womb, from the hazards of our infancy, from the perils of our childhood, from the wildness and precipitancy of youth, from the snares and entanglements of our riper Years? Is there any one whom he hath not redeemed from six Troubles and from seven, in our bodies, estates, liberty, reputation? whom he hath not powerfully and frequently rescued from the folly and perverseness of our selves, from the malice of our neighbours, from the rage of Devils? Hath he not redeemed us in our personal capacities?
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2. Hath he not redeemed our nation again and again, in all its interest civil and sacred? Who else was it that delivered our fathers and our selves from Barbarisme and Idolatry, from Tyranny and Superstition, from fanatical Anarchy, and Irreligion.
2. Hath he not redeemed our Nation again and again, in all its Interest civil and sacred? Who Else was it that Delivered our Father's and our selves from Barbarism and Idolatry, from Tyranny and Superstition, from fanatical Anarchy, and Irreligion.
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To omit former deliverances, can we forget how it is but a little while since the wrath of God was poured out upon this Kingdome to the uttermost? since our Sun was turned into darkness,
To omit former Deliverances, can we forget how it is but a little while since the wrath of God was poured out upon this Kingdom to the uttermost? since our Sun was turned into darkness,
and our Moon into blood, our stars ravisht from their Orbs, the Royal father Martyred, the Son banished, the Nobles confounded, the State dissolved, the Church destroyed, our Religion, Laws, Liberty, Property, torn away;
and our Moon into blood, our Stars ravished from their Orbs, the Royal father Martyred, the Son banished, the Nobles confounded, the State dissolved, the Church destroyed, our Religion, Laws, Liberty, Property, torn away;
3. Hath he not established us? that is to say, the Estalishment, which we enjoy, is it not all from him? and hath not he done his part for our establishment? our spiritual and temporal, our private, our publick establishment?
3. Hath he not established us? that is to say, the Establishment, which we enjoy, is it not all from him? and hath not he done his part for our establishment? our spiritual and temporal, our private, our public establishment?
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for whom God hath not provided some honest way of Establishment by donation of pious Founders and Benefactors, by legal des••••, by voluntary Bequest, 〈 ◊ 〉 which they builded not &c.) by labour of the hand, or contrivance of the brain;
for whom God hath not provided Some honest Way of Establishment by donation of pious Founders and Benefactors, by Legal des••••, by voluntary Bequest, 〈 ◊ 〉 which they built not etc.) by labour of the hand, or contrivance of the brain;
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by charitable benevolence, by the bounty of contingency or the like? Are not every one of these from the Lord? is any one destitute of one or more of these ways of establishment,
by charitable benevolence, by the bounty of contingency or the like? are not every one of these from the Lord? is any one destitute of one or more of these ways of establishment,
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Hath he not in order thereunto resetled our gracious Sovereign in the throne of his Royal Predecessors? Re-established the Church upon its rightful Basis and foundation? Restored all orders and degrees to their legal rights, proprieties, privileges and liberties? Reinforced our Religion and our Laws in the due administration of Discipline and Justice? Reduced all things into that ancient frame and constitution, which had from many Generations derived happiness and glory to the people of England?
Hath he not in order thereunto resettled our gracious Sovereign in the throne of his Royal Predecessors? Reestablished the Church upon its rightful Basis and Foundation? Restored all order and Degrees to their Legal rights, proprieties, privileges and Liberties? Reinforced our Religion and our Laws in the due administration of Discipline and justice? Reduced all things into that ancient frame and constitution, which had from many Generations derived happiness and glory to the people of England?
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Finally, for preservation and continuance of all these, hath he not restored the actual strength of the Kingdom, our Forts and Castles, our stores and magazines, our Towns and Cities, our Armies and Navies, lately rescued out of the hands of rebellious Usurpers to those Royal hands, to which they do of right belong? In one word therefore to conclude this first enquiry, hath not God dealt with us as he did with Israel; hath he not made us, redeemed us, established us?
Finally, for preservation and Continuance of all these, hath he not restored the actual strength of the Kingdom, our Forts and Castles, our stores and magazines, our Towns and Cities, our Armies and Navies, lately rescued out of the hands of rebellious Usurpers to those Royal hands, to which they do of right belong? In one word Therefore to conclude this First enquiry, hath not God dealt with us as he did with Israel; hath he not made us, redeemed us, established us?
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Have we not dealt, do we not deal ungratefully with the Author and instruments of all our mercies? Have all Gods methods and various dealings with us prevailed so far as to bring out persons to repentance,
Have we not dealt, do we not deal ungratefully with the Author and Instruments of all our Mercies? Have all God's methods and various dealings with us prevailed so Far as to bring out Persons to Repentance,
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or our Kingdom to a Reformation? Have we been convinced, or have we not been hardened by his wonders, converted to his fears or sealed up into a sottish stupidity and senseless contempt of Religion, a spirit of Atheism, and downright infidelity?
or our Kingdom to a Reformation? Have we been convinced, or have we not been hardened by his wonders, converted to his fears or sealed up into a sottish stupidity and senseless contempt of Religion, a Spirit of Atheism, and downright infidelity?
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Do we not murmur against Moses and Aaron? do not some amongst us still abet the cause of Corah, Dathan and Abiram? are not some of us ready to make them a Captain,
Do we not murmur against Moses and Aaron? do not Some among us still abet the cause of Corah, Dathan and Abiram? Are not Some of us ready to make them a Captain,
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and wish again for the Garlick of Egypt? ready to change our glory for the Calves of Egypt or the confusion of Babylon? In a word, are we not a sinful people laden with iniquity, as ingrateful and Nabalistical as Israel, a foolish people?
and wish again for the Garlic of Egypt? ready to change our glory for the Calves of Egypt or the confusion of Babylon? In a word, Are we not a sinful people laden with iniquity, as ingrateful and Nabalistical as Israel, a foolish people?
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Doth not God know our miscarriages also? doth he not understand us & ourways? and doth he not interest himself in us? doth he not resent our provocations? can we escape for our wickedness? With what apologies shall we come before the Lord, and bow our selves before the high God? Have we had no caveats from the Ministers of God, no warnings, no Alarms from God himself? have we not heard, have we not seen, hath it not been told us? The thunders,
Does not God know our miscarriages also? does he not understand us & ourways? and does he not Interest himself in us? does he not resent our provocations? can we escape for our wickedness? With what apologies shall we come before the Lord, and bow our selves before the high God? Have we had no caveats from the Ministers of God, no Warnings, no Alarms from God himself? have we not herd, have we not seen, hath it not been told us? The Thunders,
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What then remains, but that God should execute upon us the sentence which we our selves have been ready to pass upon the people in the text, that he should do thus, and thus, unto us;
What then remains, but that God should execute upon us the sentence which we our selves have been ready to pass upon the people in the text, that he should do thus, and thus, unto us;
Let speaker and hea•ers (O let my self and all this assembly, let every soul here present, let all the people of the land) turn unto the Lord with all our hearts, Joel 2. 12, 17. with fasting, weeping, mourning.
Let speaker and hea•ers (Oh let my self and all this assembly, let every soul Here present, let all the people of the land) turn unto the Lord with all our hearts, Joel 2. 12, 17. with fasting, weeping, mourning.
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