Mr. Keith's sermon, preach'd on May the 12th, 1700. At Dr. Bedford's church, being Saint George Butolphs-Lane, by Billings-Gate. On Luke the 1st and verse 6th.
and so in Justice was stricken Dumb, because he did not believe God's Words, which shall be fulfilled in their season, vers. 20. Now in taking my leave of my Old and well-Beloved Friends,
and so in justice was stricken Dumb, Because he did not believe God's Words, which shall be fulfilled in their season, vers. 20. Now in taking my leave of my Old and well-Beloved Friends,
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and (according to their and my weak Opinion) righteous before God, walking in (as they and I thought) all the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless, &c. But since growing in Years,
and (according to their and my weak Opinion) righteous before God, walking in (as they and I Thought) all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless, etc. But since growing in years,
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and not able to speak until the time be accomplished, or fulfilled in their Seasons, vers. 19, 20. And some People •••ted for the man Zacharias, and marvelled; but when he came out he could not speak to them.
and not able to speak until the time be accomplished, or fulfilled in their Seasons, vers. 19, 20. And Some People •••ted for the man Zacharias, and marveled; but when he Come out he could not speak to them.
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but finde it has pleased the Almighty to send to me his blessed Spirit, to 〈 ◊ 〉 not duty my but your Infidelity also, that we have not been so Righteous as we should have been,
but find it has pleased the Almighty to send to me his blessed Spirit, to 〈 ◊ 〉 not duty my but your Infidelity also, that we have not been so Righteous as we should have been,
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as to have had Consciences ▪ always void of Offence both towards God and Man; neither have we walked in the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless:
as to have had Consciences ▪ always void of Offence both towards God and Man; neither have we walked in the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless:
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And since God Almighty ha• as he did to Zacharias) been pleased to send his blessed Spirit to discover our Errors, (which I must confess were like to the Jews altogether through Ignorance,
And since God Almighty ha• as he did to Zacharias) been pleased to send his blessed Spirit to discover our Errors, (which I must confess were like to the jews altogether through Ignorance,
and so I hope pardonable) and to shew those glad Tydings, viz. what the real Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord are, that we may walk in them and be blameless.
and so I hope pardonable) and to show those glad Tidings, viz. what the real commandments and Ordinances of the Lord Are, that we may walk in them and be blameless.
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for you are not ignorant that those People, before mentioned, which both you and I had, (being then joyned to) had, (and I hope still have) a tenderness for;
for you Are not ignorant that those People, before mentioned, which both you and I had, (being then joined to) had, (and I hope still have) a tenderness for;
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at which you and some others which waited upon me there, marvelled, as those did at Zacharias, vers. 21, 22, 23. thinking and truly supposing that I (as he) had seen a Vision,
At which you and Some Others which waited upon me there, marveled, as those did At Zacharias, vers. 21, 22, 23. thinking and truly supposing that I (as he) had seen a Vision,
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and walks in and keeps not only some, but all the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless, I must humbly and heartily take leave of this private Place herein Errors have been both (as I must sincerely confess ignorantly, and wilfully broached and taught;
and walks in and keeps not only Some, but all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless, I must humbly and heartily take leave of this private Place herein Errors have been both (as I must sincerely confess ignorantly, and wilfully broached and taught;
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and travailed, and do now travail that both you and I resorting, and fleeing to the true Church as a Sanctuary, may with old Zacharias, vers. 68. to the 80th.
and travailed, and do now travail that both you and I resorting, and fleeing to the true Church as a Sanctuary, may with old Zacharias, vers. 68. to the 80th.
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for having given a better knowledge of Salvation unto us his People, by the Remission of our Sins, through the tender Mercy of our God, whereby the Day-spring from on High hath visited us, to give Light to them (that is others of our Friends that are left behind) that now (as we once did) sit in Darkness, and in the shadow of Death, and to guide both their and our Feet into the Way of Peace.
for having given a better knowledge of Salvation unto us his People, by the Remission of our Sins, through the tender Mercy of our God, whereby the Dayspring from on High hath visited us, to give Light to them (that is Others of our Friends that Are left behind) that now (as we once did) fit in Darkness, and in the shadow of Death, and to guide both their and our Feet into the Way of Peace.
since amidst the great diversity and contrariety of Opinions, which at present are in the Christian Church, each entitu•ing it self to the true Faith, which as St. 〈 … 〉 seem a matter of extream 〈 … 〉 is 〈 … 〉 true Faith of the Gospel:
since amid the great diversity and contrariety of Opinions, which At present Are in the Christian Church, each entitu•ing it self to the true Faith, which as Saint 〈 … 〉 seem a matter of extreme 〈 … 〉 is 〈 … 〉 true Faith of the Gospel:
Therefore abstracting from these, I shall now first, by God's assistance, endeavour to set before you the chief 〈 ◊ 〉racters of a True Gospel Faith, by which you may judge what the True Church is,
Therefore abstracting from these, I shall now First, by God's assistance, endeavour to Set before you the chief 〈 ◊ 〉racters of a True Gospel Faith, by which you may judge what the True Church is,
for as he well said, Abraham saw his Day, (that it) his great Truths and Ways : For our Blessed Lord was the Author and Finisher of our Faith, in him it begun,
for as he well said, Abraham saw his Day, (that it) his great Truths and Ways: For our Blessed Lord was the Author and Finisher of our Faith, in him it begun,
and was consumated in his Personal Teachings and Instructions of his immediate Disciples and Apostles, who by the unerring guide, viz. The Spirit left to us what they had received from him.
and was consummated in his Personal Teachings and Instructions of his immediate Disciples and Apostles, who by the unerring guide, viz. The Spirit left to us what they had received from him.
But the Divine Truths are most perfect in their Fountain, and Original, they indeed may, and do contract Impurities in their Streams, and remote Derivations.
But the Divine Truths Are most perfect in their Fountain, and Original, they indeed may, and do contract Impurities in their Streams, and remote Derivations.
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and see how it was in the Original or Beginning, whether that Righteousness which is taught, is to Man as well as to God: For a good Conscience must and should be always void of Offence towards both;
and see how it was in the Original or Beginning, whither that Righteousness which is taught, is to Man as well as to God: For a good Conscience must and should be always void of Offence towards both;
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these following are in comparison, Novelties and Innovations, viz. their Image Worship, Innovations of Saints, Half Communion, Prayer in an unknown Tongue• 〈 … 〉 Infalliability, and Ʋniversality, with 〈 … 〉 &c. which whatsoever they pretend to : I can assure you, many of the Learned Divines of the Church to which I adhere, have proved that all the before mentioned, were generally unknown in the First, and purest Times and so must be contrary to a Gospel Faith and True Church. The Second on the other Extream is, that Faith of the most of the New Sects is to be Condemned,
these following Are in comparison, Novelties and Innovations, viz. their Image Worship, Innovations of Saints, Half Communion, Prayer in an unknown Tongue• 〈 … 〉 Infalliability, and Ʋniversality, with 〈 … 〉 etc. which whatsoever they pretend to: I can assure you, many of the Learned Divines of the Church to which I adhere, have proved that all the before mentioned, were generally unknown in the First, and Purest Times and so must be contrary to a Gospel Faith and True Church. The Second on the other Extreme is, that Faith of the most of the New Sects is to be Condemned,
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For where was Presbytery, Independency, Anabaptism and Quakerism of Old? True, I must confess that th••e were some such like Heresies swiming in the Brains of some Ignorant,
For where was Presbytery, Independency, Anabaptism and Quakerism of Old? True, I must confess that th••e were Some such like Heresies swimming in the Brains of Some Ignorant,
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but these are Commanded to be under Obedience, as also saith the Law, &c. By which second Character of a true Church, there are likewire these two aforesaid dangerous Extreams, Condemned and Confuted : The first of which, viz. Popery, which apparently teaches not only direct Impieties,
but these Are Commanded to be under obedience, as also Says the Law, etc. By which second Character of a true Church, there Are likewire these two aforesaid dangerous Extremes, Condemned and Confuted: The First of which, viz. Popery, which apparently Teaches not only Direct Impieties,
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all which are verily high Immortalities, and clear contrary to the Spirit, and design of the Holy Jesus, which came to redeem unto himself a Peculiar People, zealous of good Works:
all which Are verily high Immortalities, and clear contrary to the Spirit, and Design of the Holy jesus, which Come to Redeem unto himself a Peculiar People, zealous of good Works:
Nay, besides these, they even strike at the Root and main Design of Christianity, by these following Doctrines, which renders Repentance, and Change of Life unnecessary.
Nay, beside these, they even strike At the Root and main Design of Christianity, by these following Doctrines, which renders Repentance, and Change of Life unnecessary.
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or if these will not, but to Pugatory they must go : Yet these suppose, and verily believe, that if they can but procure Money enough to leave for such a number of Masses and Dirgies; then they shall be secured of being Prayed out thence : So that the greatest design of the Gospel, which is real inward Holiness, is Destroyed by them;
or if these will not, but to Purgatory they must go: Yet these suppose, and verily believe, that if they can but procure Money enough to leave for such a number of Masses and Dirges; then they shall be secured of being Prayed out thence: So that the greatest Design of the Gospel, which is real inward Holiness, is Destroyed by them;
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Nay, more••er as for their Unpeaceable Tempers, and Behaviours, both in Spiritual and Temporal, concerns that's Manifested, not only from our own, but Forreign Histories.
Nay, more••er as for their Unpeaceable Tempers, and Behaviours, both in Spiritual and Temporal, concerns that's Manifested, not only from our own, but Foreign Histories.
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And the other dangerous Extream is, there are many Sects which Forsooth pretend (as I once did to my Shame be it spoken) to Purity and Spirituality : Saying, That God sees no Sin in his Saints or Elect, they be•ng without Sin, a Precious and Choice People;
And the other dangerous Extreme is, there Are many Sects which Forsooth pretend (as I once did to my Shame be it spoken) to Purity and Spirituality: Saying, That God sees no since in his Saints or Elect, they be•ng without since, a Precious and Choice People;
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and so fondly think that by being God's Chosen, or Beloved, they shall be saved, which abominable and absurd Doctrine, has not only the Malignity of the worst of Popery, but of Heathenism too;
and so fondly think that by being God's Chosen, or beloved, they shall be saved, which abominable and absurd Doctrine, has not only the Malignity of the worst of Popery, but of Heathenism too;
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And in all Humble submission to my Goverours, If the Grand Council the next Sessions, thinks fit to abate some lesser things in Consideration of such, verily it would (in my weak Judgment in all Christian Countries) be esteemed Charity and Kindness, which I am confident no true Christian either would, or could dislike:
And in all Humble submission to my Governors, If the Grand Council the next Sessions, thinks fit to abate Some lesser things in Consideration of such, verily it would (in my weak Judgement in all Christian Countries) be esteemed Charity and Kindness, which I am confident no true Christian either would, or could dislike:
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For we have found, and I have some Reason to think may now find again, as it's feared by woful Experience, that nothing less than the whole Wills of some,
For we have found, and I have Some Reason to think may now find again, as it's feared by woeful Experience, that nothing less than the Whole Wills of Some,
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nay, as St. Jude in his Epistle, ver. 12. saith, such a Whimsicall and Discontented People, are as Clouds without Water, carried about with every Wind : For it is certain, that let the Wind be where it will to Day, none can say from what Point it will blow to Morrow;
nay, as Saint U^de in his Epistle, ver. 12. Says, such a Whimsical and Discontented People, Are as Clouds without Water, carried about with every Wind: For it is certain, that let the Wind be where it will to Day, none can say from what Point it will blow to Morrow;
Oh ! what Blessed Do••• and Days can we expect thence? What Peace and Temper have sprung from such Principles, the Histories of Germany, England, and Scotland, make us remember for caution only:
O! what Blessed Do••• and Days can we expect thence? What Peace and Temper have sprung from such Principles, the Histories of Germany, England, and Scotland, make us Remember for caution only:
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and that is, that all which it commands, is both Reasonable and Certain, which the Wiseman alludes to Prov. 20. 27. That the Ʋnderstanding of Man, is the Candle of the Lord, the Light of Reason is his Light;
and that is, that all which it commands, is both Reasonable and Certain, which the Wiseman alludes to Curae 20. 27. That the Ʋnderstanding of Man, is the Candle of the Lord, the Light of Reason is his Light;
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So true Religion, and Reason sweetly agree : For nothing can be Religious that is unreasonable, which made the great Apostle call the Christian Religion a Reasonable Service; Yea,
So true Religion, and Reason sweetly agree: For nothing can be Religious that is unreasonable, which made the great Apostle call the Christian Religion a Reasonable Service; Yea,
and that they were really so, was no fond Imagination, or bold Presumption: But a Truth assured by these mighty Miracles they were enabled to perform.
and that they were really so, was no found Imagination, or bold Presumption: But a Truth assured by these mighty Miracles they were enabled to perform.
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These are God's Seal, and a grand Confirmation of a Commiisson from him, and to that proof of their Doctrines both Christ, and his Apostles continually Appealed.
These Are God's Seal, and a grand Confirmation of a Commiisson from him, and to that proof of their Doctrines both christ, and his Apostles continually Appealed.
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the Truths we are to believe, were confirmed by Miracles, than which there can be no greater Evidence by which last Character these two before cited dangerous Extreams, are Dispised and Condemned:
the Truths we Are to believe, were confirmed by Miracles, than which there can be no greater Evidence by which last Character these two before cited dangerous Extremes, Are Despised and Condemned:
and that it may be divided into Parts, tho' not into wholes These and a numerous other Absurdities to the Reason of Mankind, are contained in that senseless Mystery of Transubstantiation, to defend which their Doctors have been,
and that it may be divided into Parts, though not into wholes These and a numerous other Absurdities to the Reason of Mankind, Are contained in that senseless Mystery of Transubstantiation, to defend which their Doctors have been,
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Pray what assurance can we have of any thing? But Oh! What assurance had 〈 ◊ 〉: to strengthen his staggering Faith about our Saviour's Resurrection? This only,
Pray what assurance can we have of any thing? But Oh! What assurance had 〈 ◊ 〉: to strengthen his staggering Faith about our Saviour's Resurrection? This only,
which you may Read of in their Legends, which the Priests do impudently obtrude upon the belief of the silly and ignorant People only for proof, and confirmation of their Religion.
which you may Read of in their Legends, which the Priests do impudently obtrude upon the belief of the silly and ignorant People only for proof, and confirmation of their Religion.
and have now just Reason to acknowledge, that the greatest part of my Religion, when among them, was made up of senseless and absurd Notions, (which I am now ashamed of) they being (as we were wont) set forth in unintelligible fantastical Phrases;
and have now just Reason to acknowledge, that the greatest part of my Religion, when among them, was made up of senseless and absurd Notions, (which I am now ashamed of) they being (as we were wont) Set forth in unintelligible fantastical Phrases;
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The Papists, as it's confest, believe the Scriptures on the Testimony of their Church, but that Sect of which I was with others, believe them on the Testimony of their Spirit:
The Papists, as it's confessed, believe the Scriptures on the Testimony of their Church, but that Sect of which I was with Others, believe them on the Testimony of their Spirit:
That is in Sober Sadness, by the Suggestions, and Resolutions of their own, viz. they (like silly Women led Captive) believe because they will believe, finding themselve inclined to it:
That is in Sobrium Sadness, by the Suggestions, and Resolutions of their own, viz. they (like silly Women led Captive) believe Because they will believe, finding themselves inclined to it:
And since for all the fine and gay Pretences, I cannot find such a Faith in these two dangerous Extreams, which I have fairly and impartially Examined:
And since for all the fine and gay Pretences, I cannot find such a Faith in these two dangerous Extremes, which I have fairly and impartially Examined:
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I will by God's assistance Examine, and see whether that Church, into which I am now entred, being by Law Established, has those Marks and Characters of a true Faith, which I have before described:
I will by God's assistance Examine, and see whither that Church, into which I am now entered, being by Law Established, has those Marks and Characters of a true Faith, which I have before described:
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and as to the concerns of civil Peace, the Church with Christ and his Apostles hath taught all active, Chearful and Conscientious Obedience, both to God, the King,
and as to the concerns of civil Peace, the Church with christ and his Apostles hath taught all active, Cheerful and Conscientious obedience, both to God, the King,
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For all its Articles are reasonable, and may be proved, or defended by Reason against all Athe•sts or Infidels, &c. She secures also the certainty of her Faith, by resolving it into the Scriptures, the true Seat of Infallibility;
For all its Articles Are reasonable, and may be proved, or defended by Reason against all Athe•sts or Infidels, etc. She secures also the certainty of her Faith, by resolving it into the Scriptures, the true Seat of Infallibility;
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True, the best Church and Religion may be discredited by its Professors, and that the Established Religion as such, is false, can never be wrested out of the Mouths of those of the Church of Rome, and others, which seek and take occasions to Blaspheme it;
True, the best Church and Religion may be discredited by its Professors, and that the Established Religion as such, is false, can never be wrested out of the Mouths of those of the Church of Rome, and Others, which seek and take occasions to Blaspheme it;
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and we take the Apostles advice, to the Epistle of Phil. 1.29. 28. to stand fast in one Spirit, with one Mind, striving together for the Faith of the Gospel,
and we take the Apostles Advice, to the Epistle of Philip 1.29. 28. to stand fast in one Spirit, with one Mind, striving together for the Faith of the Gospel,
I know its possible (some may not only think, but say) that they may maintain Charity, notwithstanding they break Communion with an Established Church:
I know its possible (Some may not only think, but say) that they may maintain Charity, notwithstanding they break Communion with an Established Church:
But give me leave to premise, that it's not sufficient for any Man or Woman's Repose, to say that they are acted by Conscience, which is no other than ones present Perswasion.
But give me leave to premise, that it's not sufficient for any Man or Woman's Repose, to say that they Are acted by Conscience, which is no other than ones present Persuasion.
Conscience it self then must needs lie at the Mercy of every thing that has Power to perswade it : and hence oftentimes it comes to pass that whilst Conscience acts such it self, (as I,
Conscience it self then must needs lie At the Mercy of every thing that has Power to persuade it: and hence oftentimes it comes to pass that while Conscience acts such it self, (as I,
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But now I shallnot rashly charge any with being swaied with such, tho' I have great Reason to suspect that all these before-mentioned, have found ways to pass into some,
But now I shallnot rashly charge any with being swayed with such, though I have great Reason to suspect that all these beforementioned, have found ways to pass into Some,
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and Affectation of Singularity, have made a perfect new Model of Christian Religion, by making a God without Eternity, a Saviour without Satisfaction, and an Hell without Torments;
and Affectation of Singularity, have made a perfect new Model of Christian Religion, by making a God without Eternity, a Saviour without Satisfaction, and an Hell without Torments;
these forsooth, did first admite their Scheme, and then believed it, and so became Masters of a Sect; and thus their Vanity passed into Conscience. Others there have been,
these forsooth, did First adamite their Scheme, and then believed it, and so became Masters of a Sect; and thus their Vanity passed into Conscience. Others there have been,
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and that every Man and Woman has a surer Word of Prophesie within Themselves, and that God must be served without all possitive Commandments or Ordinances, &c. These you (as well as I) know have sprung into a numerous Sect; and thus Completion and Humour have passed,
and that every Man and Woman has a Surer Word of Prophesy within Themselves, and that God must be served without all positive commandments or Ordinances, etc. These you (as well as I) know have sprung into a numerous Sect; and thus Completion and Humour have passed,
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So having let their Minds grow Gross and Carnal, and then finding themselves either too much at Loss in their Devotions, to a Pure and Invisible Being, have introduced sensible Objects of Worship,
So having let their Minds grow Gross and Carnal, and then finding themselves either too much At Loss in their Devotions, to a Pure and Invisible Being, have introduced sensible Objects of Worship,
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and humane Mediators, to whom they might address both with more Boldness and Carelesness : And thus both Avarice and Beastiality have passed and do pass into Conscience.
and humane Mediators, to whom they might address both with more Boldness and Carelessness: And thus both Avarice and Bestiality have passed and do pass into Conscience.
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Others there are, and have been, which being fond of some Opinions, and having no other Foundation to build upon, have (by their Dreams and vain Imaginations) made them Canonical;
Others there Are, and have been, which being found of Some Opinions, and having no other Foundation to built upon, have (by their Dreams and vain Imaginations) made them Canonical;
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and being of a temper more Zealous, and Fierce, and having perswaded themselves that all is Sacred that they do for the Advancement of their own Opinions;
and being of a temper more Zealous, and Fierce, and having persuaded themselves that all is Sacred that they do for the Advancement of their own Opinions;
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and so have allowed and practised Persecutions, Murders, and Outrages; And thought (as Saul, which afterward was named Paul) that in so doing, they did God good Service.
and so have allowed and practised Persecutions, Murders, and Outrages; And Thought (as Saul, which afterwards was nam Paul) that in so doing, they did God good Service.
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— Others there are, and have been, which being uneasie in their Worldly Circumstances, and then reflecting upon that Mysterious Intimation that Christ should some time Reign alone upon Earth, have (as they were willing) believed that that Time was near Accomplished,
— Others there Are, and have been, which being uneasy in their Worldly circumstances, and then reflecting upon that Mysterious Intimation that christ should Some time Reign alone upon Earth, have (as they were willing) believed that that Time was near Accomplished,
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Others there have been, and also are, which have been 〈 … 〉 devoted to an Aversion to the Church established, (as I was) even 〈 ◊ 〉 their Youth, being warned to avoid it,
Others there have been, and also Are, which have been 〈 … 〉 devoted to an Aversion to the Church established, (as I was) even 〈 ◊ 〉 their Youth, being warned to avoid it,
on the Peril of their Souls, being told (as I was) that it was Antichristian, Popish, Socinian, or Pelagian; being made to believe that it's Monstrous, without ever being suffered to Examine or Understand it;
on the Peril of their Souls, being told (as I was) that it was Antichristian, Popish, Socinian, or Pelagian; being made to believe that it's Monstrous, without ever being suffered to Examine or Understand it;
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And being thus bred under Masters better skilled in Affirming than Proving, have been also taught, that the most commendable Faith is that which swallows All Things without any Examination;
And being thus bred under Masters better skilled in Affirming than Proving, have been also taught, that the most commendable Faith is that which Swallows All Things without any Examination;
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Now what can or shall I say more, if both Men and Womens Appetites, Passions, Follies, Prejudices, Fondnesses, Aversions, Wishes and Dreams, both may and have passed into Conscience, and prescribed and governed there,
Now what can or shall I say more, if both Men and Women's Appetites, Passion, Follies, Prejudices, Fondnesses, Aversions, Wishes and Dreams, both may and have passed into Conscience, and prescribed and governed there,
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but when they come near to ours, we look upon such as a kind of Affront, presuming that where the Distance is so little, it is not so much the Matter of Controversie,
but when they come near to ours, we look upon such as a kind of Affront, presuming that where the Distance is so little, it is not so much the Matter of Controversy,
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even a Canker in Religion, which insensibly eats up the Spirit of it, which caused the Princely Prophet to say, Psal. 99. 9. The Zeal of thine House hath eaten me — But waving all this, to proceed to the Second Particular,
even a Canker in Religion, which insensibly eats up the Spirit of it, which caused the Princely Prophet to say, Psalm 99. 9. The Zeal of thine House hath eaten me — But waving all this, to proceed to the Second Particular,
namely, What that Righteousness is which made, and will make any Blameless? Now give me leave to suppose, that that Man or Woman which breaks Communion with a true Church which is by Law established,
namely, What that Righteousness is which made, and will make any Blameless? Now give me leave to suppose, that that Man or Woman which breaks Communion with a true Church which is by Law established,
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yet I can and must assure you, that indeed is to be Righteous before God; but yet far short of the Duty in keeping all the Commandments, since that Duty of Brotherly Love, namely, that Love which one Christian owes to another, is not expressed;
yet I can and must assure you, that indeed is to be Righteous before God; but yet Far short of the Duty in keeping all the commandments, since that Duty of Brotherly Love, namely, that Love which one Christian owes to Another, is not expressed;
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For Brotherly love is not or at least can't be shown but by Communicating in Religious Offices, viz. Breaking of Bread, and in Prayers, as the Primitive Fellowship of Christians is expressed in Holy Scripture;
For Brotherly love is not or At least can't be shown but by Communicating in Religious Offices, viz. Breaking of Bred, and in Prayers, as the Primitive Fellowship of Christians is expressed in Holy Scripture;
And what a Provocation to God to suffer, that they who can't agree with one another, should sometimes or other be suffered to be devoured one of another.
And what a Provocation to God to suffer, that they who can't agree with one Another, should sometime or other be suffered to be devoured one of Another.
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for without all doubt our blessed Lord was a most edifying Preacher, and yet its evident that a great many of those that heard him were never the better, they were indeed such which spread abroad III Characters,
for without all doubt our blessed Lord was a most edifying Preacher, and yet its evident that a great many of those that herd him were never the better, they were indeed such which spread abroad III Characters,
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and entertained a mean opinion of him, calling him the Carpenter's Son, a Wine-bibber, a Friend of Publicans and Sinners, with which Prejudice they hindred not only themselves, but also others from edifying.
and entertained a mean opinion of him, calling him the Carpenter's Son, a Winebibber, a Friend of Publicans and Sinners, with which Prejudice they hindered not only themselves, but also Others from edifying.
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And to conclude this Second Particuiar of my Text, give me leave once more to tell all such, which (as I once did) do dissent from the Church, in making such slender,
And to conclude this Second Particuiar of my Text, give me leave once more to tell all such, which (as I once did) do dissent from the Church, in making such slender,
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nay, were such certain, that the Rules and Ways which they propose were in their judgment, better than those of the established Church, &c. yet they may be as certain that Love and Charity are better than these:
nay, were such certain, that the Rules and Ways which they propose were in their judgement, better than those of the established Church, etc. yet they may be as certain that Love and Charity Are better than these:
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If these were but considered by all, Fondness towards Opinion would be lessened, and Charity promoted, which is so necessary among all Christians, which that it may come to pass, God grant for Christ's sake: AMEN. FINIS.
If these were but considered by all, Fondness towards Opinion would be lessened, and Charity promoted, which is so necessary among all Christians, which that it may come to pass, God grant for Christ's sake: AMEN. FINIS.
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