An exhortation to peace and union a sermon preached at St. Lawrence-Jury, at the election of the Lord-Mayor of London, on the 29th of September, 1681 / by Gilbert Burnet ...
yet they themselves admit of no Proof, but are to be reckoned amongst those Notices that the Mind naturally has, which she can neither shake off, nor dispute.
yet they themselves admit of no Proof, but Are to be reckoned among those Notices that the Mind naturally has, which she can neither shake off, nor dispute.
And so our Saviour refers to them, being to answer the most malicious and unreasonable Cavil that ever was, by which the Pharisees endeavoured to take off the Conviction which his Miracles had left on all that saw them, representing him an Impostor,
And so our Saviour refers to them, being to answer the most malicious and unreasonable Cavil that ever was, by which the Pharisees endeavoured to take off the Conviction which his Miracles had left on all that saw them, representing him an Impostor,
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but Christ, to give them a further discovery of that Divine Power that dwelt in him, shewed that he had another of God's Attributes communicated to him, his Omniscience,
but christ, to give them a further discovery of that Divine Power that dwelled in him, showed that he had Another of God's Attributes communicated to him, his Omniscience,
as a Maxim so certain, that all Constitutions, good or bad, must agree in it, All that are associated into any Body must take care not to destroy themselves.
as a Maxim so certain, that all Constitutions, good or bad, must agree in it, All that Are associated into any Body must take care not to destroy themselves.
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and Idolatry, which was set up by the Devil's means, the Inference was as certain, as any Proposition in Euclid is, that therefore there was no secret Compact between them.
and Idolatry, which was Set up by the Devil's means, the Inference was as certain, as any Proposition in Euclid is, that Therefore there was no secret Compact between them.
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There is nothing that defeats the Ends of Religion more, and does more naturally lead to all manner of Sin and Impiety, which must end in Temporal as well as Eternal Ruin,
There is nothing that defeats the Ends of Religion more, and does more naturally led to all manner of since and Impiety, which must end in Temporal as well as Eternal Ruin,
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And therefore the first Motions towards them ought to be watched over, and stopp'd, otherwise these Bodies so divided cannot long stand. 3. I shall shew the Weakness of all those Pretences that are used to justify Factions and Divisions. 4. I shall propose to you the Remedies, to which the Gospel directs us,
And Therefore the First Motions towards them ought to be watched over, and stopped, otherwise these Bodies so divided cannot long stand. 3. I shall show the Weakness of all those Pretences that Are used to justify Factions and Divisions. 4. I shall propose to you the Remedies, to which the Gospel directs us,
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Now the irregular Propensities that are in every one, some being of one sort, and some of another, are so violent and sudden, that the first performance of Religion is to qualify and break these.
Now the irregular Propensities that Are in every one, Some being of one sort, and Some of Another, Are so violent and sudden, that the First performance of Religion is to qualify and break these.
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and sets him on to, or at least very gently excuses him to himself, in many unjust and violent things, which seem often almost necessary to the support of an Interest or Party.
and sets him on to, or At least very gently excuses him to himself, in many unjust and violent things, which seem often almost necessary to the support of an Interest or Party.
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but in those there is still some Check from the Thoughts of Religion, or the Return of a Sacrament-Day, which will in some measure bring a Man into Tune,
but in those there is still Some Check from the Thoughts of Religion, or the Return of a Sacrament-day, which will in Some measure bring a Man into Tune,
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in which we will not only be applauding our selves, but instead of being reproved for it by those, who would perhaps chide us for Animosities in other things, we will be cherished and encouraged by them,
in which we will not only be applauding our selves, but instead of being reproved for it by those, who would perhaps chide us for Animosities in other things, we will be cherished and encouraged by them,
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In this we will by degrees become so corrupted, that one of the worst Vices will carry the Name of one of the best Vertues, our Wrath and Malice will be called Zeal.
In this we will by Degrees become so corrupted, that one of the worst Vices will carry the Name of one of the best Virtues, our Wrath and Malice will be called Zeal.
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The ill Effects that this will have on our selves will be, that as this Temper grows upon us, all our inward Seriousness will in a great measure abate,
The ill Effects that this will have on our selves will be, that as this Temper grows upon us, all our inward Seriousness will in a great measure abate,
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yea, we will perhaps grow to that degree, that we will imagine, that by our Rage and Heat we offer up some acceptable Sacrifice to God, to compensate for our other Disorders.
yea, we will perhaps grow to that degree, that we will imagine, that by our Rage and Heat we offer up Some acceptable Sacrifice to God, to compensate for our other Disorders.
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And thus a Man suffers mightily in the Peace and Purity of his Mind, by admitting those soure and ill-natured Passions into it. And Societies suffer no less:
And thus a Man suffers mightily in the Peace and Purity of his Mind, by admitting those sour and ill-natured Passion into it. And Societies suffer no less:
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The private Affections of Relations, the Kindness of Neighbour-hoods, the Order of Corporations, and the Strength of a Nation, are dissolved by nothing so much,
The private Affections of Relations, the Kindness of Neighbourhoods, the Order of Corporations, and the Strength of a nation, Are dissolved by nothing so much,
That this Temper is certainly followed with those Effects, will easily appear to every one that has seriously observed the Advances it has made upon himself,
That this Temper is Certainly followed with those Effects, will Easily appear to every one that has seriously observed the Advances it has made upon himself,
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Shall I tell you what havock this made among the Jews? what a desperate and mad sort of Robbers and Murderers their Zealots became? The Humor was far advanced when St. Paul was one of them;
Shall I tell you what havoc this made among the jews? what a desperate and mad sort of Robbers and Murderers their Zealots became? The Humour was Far advanced when Saint Paul was one of them;
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for he going under the authority of that Character, made havock of the Church, and went from City to City, to imprison and bind all that called on the Name of Christ.
for he going under the Authority of that Character, made havoc of the Church, and went from city to city, to imprison and bind all that called on the Name of christ.
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When God bless'd his Church with Peace and Protection, and after a long Trial, during three Ages and ten Persecutions, raised up a Nursing-Father to it;
When God blessed his Church with Peace and Protection, and After a long Trial, during three Ages and ten Persecutions, raised up a Nursing father to it;
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and delivered up the Sacred Writings, in the former Persecution? The other was concerning a speculative and mysterious Point of the Eternal Generation of the Word, in which it is probable the Difference at first was only in the manner of expression. One of these distracted the best Portion of Christendom, I mean the African Churches;
and Delivered up the Sacred Writings, in the former Persecution? The other was Concerning a speculative and mysterious Point of the Eternal Generation of the Word, in which it is probable the Difference At First was only in the manner of expression. One of these distracted the best Portion of Christendom, I mean the African Churches;
for above two Ages, that it not only stopp'd the Progress of that holy Religion, and gave the Heathens the greatest Advantages they could possibly have wish'd;
for above two Ages, that it not only stopped the Progress of that holy Religion, and gave the heathens the greatest Advantages they could possibly have wished;
but brought in a Subtilty, and Warmth concerning Speculative Points, that has in a great measure driven out of the World the plain Simplicity of the Gospel.
but brought in a Subtlety, and Warmth Concerning Speculative Points, that has in a great measure driven out of the World the plain Simplicity of the Gospel.
and were ordained by the Arrians, should be continued in their Sees, or not? The Luciferians that opposed this, were so persecuted by Damasus, and his Party at Rome, that at one time they broke into their Meeting-House,
and were ordained by the Arians, should be continued in their Sees, or not? The Luciferians that opposed this, were so persecuted by Damasus, and his Party At Room, that At one time they broke into their Meeting-House,
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and the Church, both in the East, and in the West, was given up to be scourged by vast Swarms of cruel and barbarous Nations, who as the Palmer-Worm, the Locust, the Canker-Worm,
and the Church, both in the East, and in the West, was given up to be scourged by vast Swarms of cruel and barbarous nations, who as the Palmer-Worm, the Locust, the Canker-Worm,
And all the Evils that were among the Christians flowing in a great measure from those Heats about Opinions, which raised bitter Zeal and Strife, that brought on Confusion,
And all the Evils that were among the Christians flowing in a great measure from those Heats about Opinions, which raised bitter Zeal and Strife, that brought on Confusion,
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so into what Heats did they fall with the old Britains, concerning the Observation of Easter, in which we now certainly know, that neither Side understood the Point they debated about.
so into what Heats did they fallen with the old Britains, Concerning the Observation of Easter, in which we now Certainly know, that neither Side understood the Point they debated about.
And how was this Island plagued after that, by the Incursions and Depredations which the Danes made for near two Ages? The Contests between the Greek and Latin Church ended in the Ruine of the Eastern Empire;
And how was this Island plagued After that, by the Incursions and Depredations which the Danes made for near two Ages? The Contests between the Greek and Latin Church ended in the Ruin of the Eastern Empire;
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and will think it an extraordinary happiness, if without the infamy of an Assassination of a Gun-powder Plot, which they would not choose but upon extremities, they can make their adversaries so spend their strength one against another, that they shall either deliver themselves up to them,
and will think it an extraordinary happiness, if without the infamy of an Assassination of a Gunpowder Plot, which they would not choose but upon extremities, they can make their Adversaries so spend their strength one against Another, that they shall either deliver themselves up to them,
or be able to make a very faint resistance to a vigorous impression: And there is no design so certain as the inflaming of divisions among their adversaries;
or be able to make a very faint resistance to a vigorous impression: And there is no Design so certain as the Inflaming of divisions among their Adversaries;
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which when they are once brought to that pass, that both sides have vowed revenge, either party will be so intent on their little designs, that the whole must perish:
which when they Are once brought to that pass, that both sides have vowed revenge, either party will be so intent on their little designs, that the Whole must perish:
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What a trifling thing was it among the Romans to be of the faction of the Veneti or Prasini, that betted for matches in the Cirque, which were distinguished by a Livery? yet this produced great Convulsions in the Imperial City;
What a trifling thing was it among the Romans to be of the faction of the Veneti or Prasini, that bet for Matches in the Cirque, which were distinguished by a Livery? yet this produced great Convulsions in the Imperial city;
and when the Emperour hapned to be of either side, that party of which he was, thought they had an authority to exercise great Cruelties on all the other faction.
and when the Emperor happened to be of either side, that party of which he was, Thought they had an Authority to exercise great Cruelties on all the other faction.
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What heats arose concerning the day on which Easter was to be observed? How little did it concern Religion, what Cecilian, or his Ordainers were, especially in the age after they were dead? And yet not only a separation and violent rage,
What heats arose Concerning the day on which Easter was to be observed? How little did it concern Religion, what Cecilian, or his Ordainers were, especially in the age After they were dead? And yet not only a separation and violent rage,
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And surely many of the contests about mysteries, began at some unwary expressions, in which the one side fastned ill sences on the words spoken by the other;
And surely many of the contests about Mysteres, began At Some unwary expressions, in which the one side fastened ill Senses on the words spoken by the other;
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or from the Father by the Son, could have rent the Greek and Latine Churches so violently one from another, that the Latines rather than assist the other, lookt on, till they were destroyed by the Othoman Family, which has ever since been so terrible a Neighbour to the rest of Europe! Oft-times one contest beeds another;
or from the Father by the Son, could have rend the Greek and Latin Churches so violently one from Another, that the Latins rather than assist the other, looked on, till they were destroyed by the Ottoman Family, which has ever since been so terrible a Neighbour to the rest of Europe! Ofttimes one contest beeds Another;
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The contests whether Christ had one or two wills, being determined by the sixth General Council against the Monothelites, they by their interest at Court, got that Assembly to be decried;
The contests whither christ had one or two wills, being determined by the sixth General Council against the Monothelites, they by their Interest At Court, god that Assembly to be decried;
To what has a contest that began at first about Hoods and Surplices risen amongst us? Those points upon which it began, have been long ago yielded up as indifferent;
To what has a contest that began At First about Hoods and Surplices risen among us? Those points upon which it began, have been long ago yielded up as indifferent;
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so in the other, the mysteriousness of those points being so very much enquired into, there have been such moderate methods used in handling them of both sides, that there are now no more heats concerning them:
so in the other, the mysteriousness of those points being so very much inquired into, there have been such moderate methods used in handling them of both sides, that there Are now no more heats Concerning them:
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the reason is, the alienation of our minds stands or rather grows still, and this is of late blown up to such a degree by some venemous Libels and Pamphlets, that in the midst of Peace and plenty we seem to be in a posture of War. And what will the end of these things be? if this fermentation goes on, it will burst out at last,
the reason is, the alienation of our minds Stands or rather grows still, and this is of late blown up to such a degree by Some venomous Libels and Pamphlets, that in the midst of Peace and plenty we seem to be in a posture of War. And what will the end of these things be? if this fermentation Goes on, it will burst out At last,
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Things of great moment may be managed by men of prudent and calm tempers in so soft a manner, that none of their differences shall be able to divide them:
Things of great moment may be managed by men of prudent and Cam tempers in so soft a manner, that none of their differences shall be able to divide them:
and then since a consequence if rightly inferred, is really involved in that upon which it follows, it is given out as the sense of a whole party, which detests the consequence,
and then since a consequence if rightly inferred, is really involved in that upon which it follows, it is given out as the sense of a Whole party, which detests the consequence,
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Therefore the Wise man advises us to leave off contention before it be medled with. It may seem a contradiction to leave it off before it is medled with;
Therefore the Wise man advises us to leave off contention before it be meddled with. It may seem a contradiction to leave it off before it is meddled with;
it is best to break it off in time, otherwise we shall have reason to cry out often with St. James, Behold how great a matter a little fire hath kindled.
it is best to break it off in time, otherwise we shall have reason to cry out often with Saint James, Behold how great a matter a little fire hath kindled.
3. I now go on to the Third particular, which is to shew how vain and unreasonable all those pretences are, that are made use of to support this hot and bitter temper.
3. I now go on to the Third particular, which is to show how vain and unreasonable all those pretences Are, that Are made use of to support this hight and bitter temper.
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Thirdly, Authorities from the Old Testament. Fourthly, Authorities from the New. For the first, It is true we ought to be zealously affected in a good thing;
Thirdly, Authorities from the Old Testament. Fourthly, Authorities from the New. For the First, It is true we ought to be zealously affected in a good thing;
whether it is malice and revenge for some injury supposed or real, whether it is some secret design and private end that we disguise with the name of zeal,
whither it is malice and revenge for Some injury supposed or real, whither it is Some secret Design and private end that we disguise with the name of zeal,
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or for the Protestant Religion, as they pretend, on the other? If these things will scarce pass with wise men, much less will they pass with that God, who sees the heart.
or for the Protestant Religion, as they pretend, on the other? If these things will scarce pass with wise men, much less will they pass with that God, who sees the heart.
and so they indeavour to conquer them, first in point of reputation in the battels of the tongue and pen, by defaming them, either discovering real faults,
and so they endeavour to conquer them, First in point of reputation in the battles of the tongue and pen, by defaming them, either discovering real Faults,
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and if the petulancies and follies of some make it at any time necessary to punish them, it should appear, that what they suffer is the correction of a Father or Brother,
and if the petulancies and follies of Some make it At any time necessary to Punish them, it should appear, that what they suffer is the correction of a Father or Brother,
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And perhaps no severities are very prudent, except they be extream, as are the Inquisitions of Spain; but we may see what the Church of Rome has gained by their cruelties in the last Age.
And perhaps no severities Are very prudent, except they be extreme, as Are the Inquisitions of Spain; but we may see what the Church of Room has gained by their cruelties in the last Age.
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Violence alienates those further, whom we ought to gain upon, and likewise increases their party by the compassions of all good-natured people, who are thereby first inclined to pity them,
Violence alienates those further, whom we ought to gain upon, and likewise increases their party by the compassions of all good-natured people, who Are thereby First inclined to pity them,
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The very appearances of a calm temper have a charm in them, but the effects of them in concurrence with other prudent methods, are almost irresistible.
The very appearances of a Cam temper have a charm in them, but the effects of them in concurrence with other prudent methods, Are almost irresistible.
The third pretence, is from the severities of the old Testament, and that spirit of zeal, which was so much commended and set up for a pattern in the Instances of Phinehas, Elijah, and others.
The third pretence, is from the severities of the old Testament, and that Spirit of zeal, which was so much commended and Set up for a pattern in the Instances of Phinehas, Elijah, and Others.
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so that they were in danger to perish by their false Doctrines, and that no meekness, no reason, no nor the most wonderful miracles which he wrought, could work upon them;
so that they were in danger to perish by their false Doctrines, and that no meekness, no reason, no nor the most wondered Miracles which he wrought, could work upon them;
We ought to judge charitably, and to be ready alwayes to put the best reasonable construction on other mens actions, that upon a fair representation they will bear;
We ought to judge charitably, and to be ready always to put the best reasonable construction on other men's actions, that upon a fair representation they will bear;
And as our Saviour delivered this to his Apostles, so they in every Epistle did repeat the same exhortations with most vehement and mighty obtestations,
And as our Saviour Delivered this to his Apostles, so they in every Epistle did repeat the same exhortations with most vehement and mighty obtestations,
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A Controversy arose then which raised great heats concerning the obligation which the converted Gentiles lay under to observe the Law of Moses: and there were some zealous Jews, who though they believed in Christ,
A Controversy arose then which raised great heats Concerning the obligation which the converted Gentiles lay under to observe the Law of Moses: and there were Some zealous jews, who though they believed in christ,
St. Paul writing to the Romans, as he expresses his love to the Jews in so high a strain, that he was willing to be accursed, that is, cast out of the Communion of Christians,
Saint Paul writing to the Roman, as he Expresses his love to the jews in so high a strain, that he was willing to be accursed, that is, cast out of the Communion of Christians,
as some fanciful people have done:) he likewise gives his sense of their contests in those matters concerning the observation of their customes in two speculative Maximes;
as Some fanciful people have done:) he likewise gives his sense of their contests in those matters Concerning the observation of their customs in two speculative Maxims;
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The Kingdom of God, that is the dispensation of the Gospel, consisted not in meats or drinks, (that is, in questions about clean or unclean meats) but in righteousness and peace,
The Kingdom of God, that is the Dispensation of the Gospel, consisted not in Meats or drinks, (that is, in questions about clean or unclean Meats) but in righteousness and peace,
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the one is, That every one should follow the clearest light he could have, and be fully perswaded in his own mind, and to do what he did upon an inward assurance,
the one is, That every one should follow the Clearest Light he could have, and be Fully persuaded in his own mind, and to do what he did upon an inward assurance,
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and runs out into one of the greatest raptures that is in the whole Scripture in commendation of charity, which he calls not only, a more excellent thing than all the extraordinary gifts that were then in the Church;
and runs out into one of the greatest raptures that is in the Whole Scripture in commendation of charity, which he calls not only, a more excellent thing than all the extraordinary Gifts that were then in the Church;
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yet he gives them this necessary caution, That they should by love serve one another, for all the Law was comprehended in this one word, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self:
yet he gives them this necessary caution, That they should by love serve one Another, for all the Law was comprehended in this one word, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self:
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And he adds these weighty words, on which we should all reflect much, If ye bite and devour one another, take heed ye be not consumed one of another.
And he adds these weighty words, on which we should all reflect much, If you bite and devour one Another, take heed you be not consumed one of Another.
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He also exhorts the Ephesians to this, as that by which they should approve themselves as worthy of their holy calling, that They should walk with all lowliness, meekness, long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, indeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace:
He also exhorts the Ephesians to this, as that by which they should approve themselves as worthy of their holy calling, that They should walk with all lowliness, meekness, long-suffering, forbearing one Another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace:
for he being then a prisoner, some that envied his labours in the Gospel, and intended to add affliction to his bonds, preached Christ not sincerely, but in pretence;
for he being then a prisoner, Some that envied his labours in the Gospel, and intended to add affliction to his bonds, preached christ not sincerely, but in pretence;
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How effectually does he exhort the Colossians to put off all anger, Col. 3. 8, 12, 13, 14, 15. wrath, malice and Blasphemy, that is, reviling and reproachful words,
How effectually does he exhort the colossians to put off all anger, Col. 3. 8, 12, 13, 14, 15. wrath, malice and Blasphemy, that is, reviling and reproachful words,
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and to put on as the elect of God holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness and long-suffering, forbearing one another, and forgiving one another:
and to put on as the elect of God holy and Beloved, bowels of Mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness and long-suffering, forbearing one Another, and forgiving one Another:
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Of the former he saies, They were proud knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words,2 Tim. 2. 24, 25, 26. of which came envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
Of the former he Says, They were proud knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words,2 Tim. 2. 24, 25, 26. of which Come envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
but the reverse of this is, the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient in meekness, instructing those that oppose themselves,
but the reverse of this is, the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient in meekness, instructing those that oppose themselves,
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He also exhorts Titus to put the Cretians in mind, Titus 2. 1, 2. to be subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, not to be brawlers but gentle, shewing all meekness to all men.
He also exhorts Titus to put the Cretians in mind, Titus 2. 1, 2. to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, not to be brawlers but gentle, showing all meekness to all men.
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The chief scope of his Epistle to Philemon, is to perswade him to be reconciled to Onesimus, who being his servant had robbed him, and run away from him.
The chief scope of his Epistle to Philemon, is to persuade him to be reconciled to Onesimus, who being his servant had robbed him, and run away from him.
& repeat this exhortation so frequently, was, That he reflecting on his own temper, when he was a Jewish Zealot, knew that it was a venom which might by degrees creep even into a sincere mind,
& repeat this exhortation so frequently, was, That he reflecting on his own temper, when he was a Jewish Zealot, knew that it was a venom which might by Degrees creep even into a sincere mind,
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He tells them, that wisdom was not from above, but was earthly, sensual and Devilish: and that where bitter zeal and strife was, there was confusion and every evil work;
He tells them, that Wisdom was not from above, but was earthly, sensual and Devilish: and that where bitter zeal and strife was, there was confusion and every evil work;
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but the wisdom that was from above, was first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easie to beintreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without Hypocrisie;
but the Wisdom that was from above, was First pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to beintreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without Hypocrisy;
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He had formerly been under the sudden transports of ill tempered zeal, when he smote with the Sword those that came to seize on our Saviour, which he ought not to have done,
He had formerly been under the sudden transports of ill tempered zeal, when he smote with the Sword those that Come to seize on our Saviour, which he ought not to have done,
but it then appeared in him, that the rages of indiscreet heat do not agree with that disposition of mind so indispensably necessary to a Christian, which is a readiness to confess the truth,
but it then appeared in him, that the rages of indiscreet heat do not agree with that disposition of mind so indispensably necessary to a Christian, which is a readiness to confess the truth,
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that they would be all of one mind, having compassion one of another; that they would love as brethren, be pitiful and courteous, not rendring evil for evil,
that they would be all of one mind, having compassion one of Another; that they would love as brothers, be pitiful and courteous, not rendering evil for evil,
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and to sum up all, By this we know, says he, that we have pass'd from death to life, from the death of sin to the life of God, if we love the brethren.
and to sum up all, By this we know, Says he, that we have passed from death to life, from the death of since to the life of God, if we love the brothers.
St. Jude gives a Character of the Incendiaries that were then in the Church, who did separate themselves, pretending to greater sanctity and strictness,
Saint U^de gives a Character of the Incendiaries that were then in the Church, who did separate themselves, pretending to greater sanctity and strictness,
But as he exhorts the Christians to contend earnestly for the faith, so in relation even to those grosly deluded and unruly dividers, he charges them to have compassion of some, and to endeavour to gain upon them in the mildest manner;
But as he exhorts the Christians to contend earnestly for the faith, so in Relation even to those grossly deluded and unruly dividers, he charges them to have compassion of Some, and to endeavour to gain upon them in the Mildest manner;
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And thus we see the Apostles in all their Epistles repeat these Exhortations with so much earnestness, that upon the whole matter it must be concluded, either this is not the Gospel,
And thus we see the Apostles in all their Epistles repeat these Exhortations with so much earnestness, that upon the Whole matter it must be concluded, either this is not the Gospel,
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I have enlarged on these things the more fully, because I must conclude, that if the Authority of such words does not prevail, it is a vain thing to go about to perswade any to these duties by other Topicks.
I have enlarged on these things the more Fully, Because I must conclude, that if the authority of such words does not prevail, it is a vain thing to go about to persuade any to these duties by other Topicks.
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Nor were these only Lessons given to Christians as political Precepts, in that Infancy and weakness of this Religion, which as their numbers increased,
Nor were these only Lessons given to Christians as political Precepts, in that Infancy and weakness of this Religion, which as their numbers increased,
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When the last Persecution ceased, and the Calm and Protection of Constantine 's Reign succeeded, the Christians, tho' many of them carried still the marks of the Cruelty of their Persecutions, in the loss of their Eyes or Limbs,
When the last Persecution ceased, and the Cam and Protection of Constantine is Reign succeeded, the Christians, though many of them carried still the marks of the Cruelty of their Persecutions, in the loss of their Eyes or Limbs,
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And tho' this had made it easier for the Empire again to turn to Heathenism under Julian, yet upon his death no Cruelties nor Violences were imployed;
And though this had made it Easier for the Empire again to turn to Heathenism under Julian, yet upon his death no Cruelties nor Violences were employed;
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And tho' the Arians became cruel Persecutors, when the Court was governed by their Councels, acting more politically under Constantius, but violently under Valens, yet the Orthodox, who had complained of those Severities, did not retaliate,
And though the Arians became cruel Persecutors, when the Court was governed by their Counsels, acting more politically under Constantius, but violently under Valens, yet the Orthodox, who had complained of those Severities, did not retaliate,
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how earnestly did he study to moderate their Heats and Resentments? And tho' the Donatists were after many renewed Hearings condemned in Constantine 's time, in every one of them,
how earnestly did he study to moderate their Heats and Resentments? And though the Donatists were After many renewed Hearings condemned in Constantine is time, in every one of them,
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and fell upon the others, and robbed and wounded them, committing such Outrages, that the Bishops in Africk were forced to implore the Emperor's protection for their own safety;
and fell upon the Others, and robbed and wounded them, committing such Outrages, that the Bishops in Africa were forced to implore the Emperor's protection for their own safety;
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And as St. Austin was not easily brought to consent even to so much, so afterwards when the Governors were punishing the Donatists for their Insolences, he was always interposing to mitigate the sharpness of the Law,
And as Saint Austin was not Easily brought to consent even to so much, so afterwards when the Governors were punishing the Donatists for their Insolences, he was always interposing to mitigate the sharpness of the Law,
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and forcing the Party to accuse himself by an Oath ex Officio; these Courts did also proceed upon secret Information, without Indictments or Accusers. In a word:
and forcing the Party to accuse himself by an Oath ex Officio; these Courts did also proceed upon secret Information, without Indictments or Accusers. In a word:
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And they were not only satisfied with the Cruelties then practised, but they made Laws and Canons, (then esteemed more binding than Laws) by which all Princes were for ever bound to extirpate Hereticks.
And they were not only satisfied with the Cruelties then practised, but they made Laws and Canonas, (then esteemed more binding than Laws) by which all Princes were for ever bound to extirpate Heretics.
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if they should be guilty of any lenity, which upon that fell to the disposal of the Pope. And lest some good natured Bishops might be backward and slow in it, they were likewise bound by the Oath which they took at their Consecration, to prosecute Hereticks to the utmost of their power.
if they should be guilty of any lenity, which upon that fell to the disposal of the Pope. And lest Some good natured Bishops might be backward and slow in it, they were likewise bound by the Oath which they took At their Consecration, to prosecute Heretics to the utmost of their power.
So the Bishops being thus sworn to condemn them, and Princes threatned with Deposition if their Sentences were not executed, it was scarce possible for these poor men to escape.
So the Bishops being thus sworn to condemn them, and Princes threatened with Deposition if their Sentences were not executed, it was scarce possible for these poor men to escape.
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For the greatest part mens Affections do insensibly govern their Opinions, since few examine speculative Points as they lye before them, in the Arguments used about them, but consider them in the lump,
For the greatest part men's Affections do insensibly govern their Opinions, since few examine speculative Points as they lie before them, in the Arguments used about them, but Consider them in the lump,
But alas, how commonly is it forgotten by the very same Persons when the Wind and Tide turns? We hear even the Papists, for all their Inquisitions and Burnings, Plead for gentleness and favor,
But alas, how commonly is it forgotten by the very same Persons when the Wind and Tide turns? We hear even the Papists, for all their Inquisitions and Burnings, Plead for gentleness and favour,
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If there were nothing but opinion in the case, if they had not such a mixture of cruel Principles, with a blind dependence on a Forrain Power, that is bound by their own Rules, never to relent till Heresie is extirpated,
If there were nothing but opinion in the case, if they had not such a mixture of cruel Principles, with a blind dependence on a Foreign Power, that is bound by their own Rules, never to relent till Heresy is extirpated,
and do nothing against them but as we are compelled to it for self-preservation, and even in the hardest things that a prudent care of our own quiet and safety may force us to do, all personal softness and gentleness towards them, is indispensably necessary to such as would shew themselves to be truly Reformed Christians.
and do nothing against them but as we Are compelled to it for self-preservation, and even in the Hardest things that a prudent care of our own quiet and safety may force us to do, all personal softness and gentleness towards them, is indispensably necessary to such as would show themselves to be truly Reformed Christians.
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as the Congregations do now in New-England, and the Presbytery did in Scotland. The one impose under the pains of Banishment and Death in case of return;
as the Congregations do now in New england, and the Presbytery did in Scotland. The one impose under the pains of Banishment and Death in case of return;
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and one particular was not far from an Inquisition, that every one should discover all Malignants and Enemies to their Cause, in order to the bringing them to condign punishment, by which every man was Sworn to be a Spy and an Informer.
and one particular was not Far from an Inquisition, that every one should discover all Malignants and Enemies to their Cause, in order to the bringing them to condign punishment, by which every man was Sworn to be a Spy and an Informer.
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There have arisen amongst us such heats, so much bitterness, so violent an Aversion to one another, that it must needs beget great grief and sad apprehensions in all that look on, and judge Impartially.
There have arisen among us such heats, so much bitterness, so violent an Aversion to one Another, that it must needs beget great grief and sad apprehensions in all that look on, and judge Impartially.
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and were by a happy revolution, and a Gracious Oblivion, wisely buried and seemed quite extinguished, are now breaking out again with a violence almost as great as was during the War it self:
and were by a happy revolution, and a Gracious Oblivion, wisely buried and seemed quite extinguished, Are now breaking out again with a violence almost as great as was during the War it self:
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but our joyning together in mutual Unity and Brotherly love? England is a Body so vast and strong, that if it is united both in Church and State, it cannot only defend it self,
but our joining together in mutual Unity and Brotherly love? England is a Body so vast and strong, that if it is united both in Church and State, it cannot only defend it self,
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but so steadily hold the ballance, as to preserve as well its other Allies, as the Forraign Churches, some of which are now exposed to the rage of their Persecutors,
but so steadily hold the balance, as to preserve as well its other Allies, as the Foreign Churches, Some of which Are now exposed to the rage of their Persecutors,
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Upon this occasion I cannot forbear to set before you the deplorable State of our Persecuted Brethren in France, whom neither the security of Irrevocable Edicts,
Upon this occasion I cannot forbear to Set before you the deplorable State of our Persecuted Brothers in France, whom neither the security of Irrevocable Edicts,
but during the present King's Reign in the Wars of Paris, nor their peaceable submission and patience amidst all the oppressions they have groaned under for several years, which has not provoked them to the least undutiful behaviour,
but during the present King's Reign in the Wars of paris, nor their peaceable submission and patience amid all the oppressions they have groaned under for several Years, which has not provoked them to the least undutiful behaviour,
I must acknowledge, that among the many sad Symptomes we are under, this is one good Sign, I am sorry to say it is almost the only good one, that God has raised up in us such a Spirit of Compassion for the poor Exiles, that come and seek shelter here:
I must acknowledge, that among the many sad Symptoms we Are under, this is one good Signen, I am sorry to say it is almost the only good one, that God has raised up in us such a Spirit of Compassion for the poor Exiles, that come and seek shelter Here:
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And among the other Glories of this Great City, the largeness of your Charities, and the tenderness of your Care on this Occasion, will be added to your Honour here on Earth,
And among the other Glories of this Great city, the largeness of your Charities, and the tenderness of your Care on this Occasion, will be added to your Honour Here on Earth,
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if the spreading of Lyes and Scandals, with design to make the breach wider, is still continued and encouraged among us, what is to be said? This is of the Lord,
if the spreading of Lies and Scandals, with Design to make the breach wider, is still continued and encouraged among us, what is to be said? This is of the Lord,
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and let us all resolve to spend some portion of our time, at least an hour every Week, in earnest Prayers to him for the Peace of his Jerusalem amongst us,
and let us all resolve to spend Some portion of our time, At least an hour every Week, in earnest Prayers to him for the Peace of his Jerusalem among us,
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and if our sins do not defeat the design of our Prayers, we may hope that a considerable number of such Intercessors will procure great Blessings to us, especially we having the assistance of the prayers of those who have taken sanctuary among us;
and if our Sins do not defeat the Design of our Prayers, we may hope that a considerable number of such Intercessors will procure great Blessings to us, especially we having the assistance of the Prayers of those who have taken sanctuary among us;
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Let all Insolent Libels and reproachful Discourses be held in detestation, and let us earnestly pray to God, the God of peace and love, to turn the hearts of the Fathers to the Children,
Let all Insolent Libels and reproachful Discourses be held in detestation, and let us earnestly pray to God, the God of peace and love, to turn the hearts of the Father's to the Children,
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and that the happy day of an entire Settlement, and the burying of all Fears and Jealousies may come quickly, that so one spirit may animate both the King and his Subjects,
and that the happy day of an entire Settlement, and the burying of all Fears and Jealousies may come quickly, that so one Spirit may animate both the King and his Subject's,
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Let us have the danger of Inquisitions, Fires, and forreign Conquest more in our thoughts, and not contend still about some less essential or important points.
Let us have the danger of Inquisitions, Fires, and foreign Conquest more in our thoughts, and not contend still about Some less essential or important points.
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Let not those that differ from us think, that because of some hard things which they may meet with, they are excused from all Reverence to their Superiours,
Let not those that differ from us think, that Because of Some hard things which they may meet with, they Are excused from all reverence to their Superiors,
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And in the last place, and in relation to our present Assembling, I humbly exhort you to proceed to the Election you are now to make, with a spirit of love and brotherly kindness, without faction or animosity, clamour and confusion, that so in the Choice of this great Magistrate, the Head of so great Body under the King, you may agree in a man that fears God, that honours the King, that may be an Example of a good Life,
And in the last place, and in Relation to our present Assembling, I humbly exhort you to proceed to the Election you Are now to make, with a Spirit of love and brotherly kindness, without faction or animosity, clamour and confusion, that so in the Choice of this great Magistrate, the Head of so great Body under the King, you may agree in a man that fears God, that honours the King, that may be an Exampl of a good Life,
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