REGULAR Attempts to Reform a Vicious Age, have such a tendency to a Publick Good, that they can't want Encouragement from those who have either a sense of Duty, or of their truest Interest:
REGULAR Attempts to Reform a Vicious Age, have such a tendency to a Public Good, that they can't want Encouragement from those who have either a sense of Duty, or of their Truest Interest:
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There is indeed a sort of Men who are so Degenerate, that if they can make but the poorest Shift to support themselves, care not what becomes of the rest of the World;
There is indeed a sort of Men who Are so Degenerate, that if they can make but the Poorest Shift to support themselves, care not what becomes of the rest of the World;
For themselves they apprehend they were born, to themselves they live, and in themselves are they swallow'd up, freely giving way to a general unconcernedness,
For themselves they apprehend they were born, to themselves they live, and in themselves Are they swallowed up, freely giving Way to a general unconcernedness,
There are others, who tho' they have a little more Consideration and Generosity than to be so grosly Selsish, are yet too easily daunted by those Popular Insinuations, whereby a vigorous Activity in Suppressing reigning Vices is represented as a needless meddling;
There Are Others, who though they have a little more Consideration and Generosity than to be so grossly Selsish, Are yet too Easily daunted by those Popular Insinuations, whereby a vigorous Activity in Suppressing reigning Vices is represented as a needless meddling;
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Could I suggest any thing that might contribute to the Amendment of the former, or the Confirmation of the latter, I should think my Pains well bestowed,
Could I suggest any thing that might contribute to the Amendment of the former, or the Confirmation of the latter, I should think my Pains well bestowed,
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And it not a little adds to our Unhappiness, that those who are of another Stock and Lineage, are in many Instances too apt, either to resemble his Degenerate Off-spring, being infected and influenc'd by their Examples;
And it not a little adds to our Unhappiness, that those who Are of Another Stock and Lineage, Are in many Instances too apt, either to resemble his Degenerate Offspring, being infected and influenced by their Examples;
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For tho' in its Prime Aspect it presents us with an unparallell'd Instance of the Arrogant Sullenness of a Saucy Creature towards the Blessed God, under which Notion it no way suits our present Purpose;
For though in its Prime Aspect it presents us with an unparalleled Instance of the Arrogant Sullenness of a Saucy Creature towards the Blessed God, under which Notion it no Way suits our present Purpose;
and his wretched Disposition in this respect expos'd to common View, with a design it should be a Warning to all After-Generations, to take heed of an Imitation:
and his wretched Disposition in this respect exposed to Common View, with a Design it should be a Warning to all After-Generations, to take heed of an Imitation:
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And we need not pursue a long Train of Consequences, to be able to discern, that such Malignity as is here remarkable, naturally vents it self in Calumniating,
And we need not pursue a long Train of Consequences, to be able to discern, that such Malignity as is Here remarkable, naturally vents it self in Calumniating,
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where he was? and what he had done to him? how he stood affected towards him? and had demean'd himself under late Emergencies, which had excited his Resentment.
where he was? and what he had done to him? how he stood affected towards him? and had demeaned himself under late Emergencies, which had excited his Resentment.
but it presupposed higher Motives, of a more general Nature, and more extensive, which therefore must have a place allow'd them, wheresoever Persons stand in the Relation of Brethren, notwithstanding there be no such immediate nearness of Blood.
but it presupposed higher Motives, of a more general Nature, and more extensive, which Therefore must have a place allowed them, wheresoever Persons stand in the Relation of Brothers, notwithstanding there be no such immediate nearness of Blood.
that there could have been no such thing as Envy and Ill Will, no Grudgings, no Backwardness to any Instance of Love or Service to have been found amongst them: But behold and wonder;
that there could have been no such thing as Envy and Ill Will, no Grudgings, not Backwardness to any Instance of Love or Service to have been found among them: But behold and wonder;
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even then do we find one setting up for himself, in Opposition to all others, and openly proclaiming his Disregard to his Brethren, in the pursuit of his own Way, and Will, and Humour.
even then do we find one setting up for himself, in Opposition to all Others, and openly proclaiming his Disregard to his Brothers, in the pursuit of his own Way, and Will, and Humour.
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and can you wonder to see any thing of the like Nature in After-Ages? If honest Abel 's mildness, in an Age of so much Simplicity, could not screen him from the Malice of his churlish Brother, need it seem strange that in an Age of refined Wickedness, there should be a considerable number of Selfish Persons to be met with, who partly discountenance,
and can you wonder to see any thing of the like Nature in Afterages? If honest Abel is mildness, in an Age of so much Simplicity, could not screen him from the Malice of his churlish Brother, need it seem strange that in an Age of refined Wickedness, there should be a considerable number of Selfish Persons to be met with, who partly discountenance,
Notwithstanding the palpable Evidence of the Obligation, Cain had so perversly argu'd himself into stoutness, and so steel'd himself with Resolution, that he had left no room for Conviction.
Notwithstanding the palpable Evidence of the Obligation, Cain had so perversely argued himself into stoutness, and so steeled himself with Resolution, that he had left no room for Conviction.
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I'll give you some Account of this Cainish Temper, and make some Remarks upon it, which may help to lay open its Malignity. II. I'll shew you upon what Grounds we are oblig'd to contribute our utmost to the true Welfare of our Brethren; and how Extensive that Care ought to be. III. I'll set before you the Encouragement we have herein to discharge our Duty, whatever Difficulties we may meet with.
I'll give you Some Account of this Cainish Temper, and make Some Remarks upon it, which may help to lay open its Malignity. II I'll show you upon what Grounds we Are obliged to contribute our utmost to the true Welfare of our Brothers; and how Extensive that Care ought to be. III. I'll Set before you the Encouragement we have herein to discharge our Duty, whatever Difficulties we may meet with.
I begin with the Consideration of that Unnatural and Selfish Temper which my Text Exemplifies; which is by many made light of, as if of no great Moment;
I begin with the Consideration of that Unnatural and Selfish Temper which my Text Exemplifies; which is by many made Light of, as if of no great Moment;
How many are there who might usefully be employ'd in pursuit of a Publick Good, to the Benefit of many, who give way to a listless Indifference; they are not for meddling;
How many Are there who might usefully be employed in pursuit of a Public Good, to the Benefit of many, who give Way to a listless Indifference; they Are not for meddling;
they presently put in Cain 's Caveat, Are we the Keepers of our Brethren? Wherein (say they) are we concern'd? A Question methinks that much better fits the Mouth of an Hobbist, than of a Sober Christian. Hobbs indeed supposes all Men in a State of Nature, to be Free and at Liberty to do what they please;
they presently put in Cain is Caveat, are we the Keepers of our Brothers? Wherein (say they) Are we concerned? A Question methinks that much better fits the Mouth of an Hobbist, than of a Sobrium Christian. Hobbs indeed supposes all Men in a State of Nature, to be Free and At Liberty to do what they please;
But for any that make a Profession of the Christian Religion, and pretend to be concern'd for the Credit of it, to talk at such a Rate as this, is strange and monstrous.
But for any that make a Profession of the Christian Religion, and pretend to be concerned for the Credit of it, to talk At such a Rate as this, is strange and monstrous.
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as purely his own, to look only at Home, making Self his Center, with the neglect of those whom it was in his Power to Succour, is a robbing God of the Honour of his Blessings, which lies in their Spreading and Diffusiveness.
as purely his own, to look only At Home, making Self his Centre, with the neglect of those whom it was in his Power to Succour, is a robbing God of the Honour of his Blessings, which lies in their Spreading and Diffusiveness.
and tender in his Regard to all his Creatures, though he needeth none of them. No Perfection of his is more resplendent, than his Communicativeness, and Universal Concern.
and tender in his Regard to all his Creatures, though he needs none of them. No Perfection of his is more resplendent, than his Communicativeness, and Universal Concern.
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and both in Nature and Grace discovers himself more delighted with nothing, than with promoting the Welfare of those that come within the reach of his Compassions.
and both in Nature and Grace discovers himself more delighted with nothing, than with promoting the Welfare of those that come within the reach of his Compassions.
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to confine their Care to themselves, when it might and should be extensive, is to ridicule his overflowing Benignity as a Weakness, and therefore unworthy their Imitation:
to confine their Care to themselves, when it might and should be extensive, is to ridicule his overflowing Benignity as a Weakness, and Therefore unworthy their Imitation:
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Nay further, so great and tender is God's Regard to the Good of his Creatures, that he'll rather be the loser, than they shall be depriv'd of the Benefit which might be accruing to them:
Nay further, so great and tender is God's Regard to the Good of his Creatures, that he'll rather be the loser, than they shall be deprived of the Benefit which might be accrueing to them:
He is better pleased with Acts of Charity (especially Spiritual, belonging to the rescuing and saving of Souls) than with the strictest Performance of the Solemnities of his Worship.
He is better pleased with Acts of Charity (especially Spiritual, belonging to the rescuing and Saving of Souls) than with the Strictest Performance of the Solemnities of his Worship.
As for those then who reckon it more ado than needs, to be in their Sphere the Keepers of their Brethren; who stick at a little Pains, Charge or Trouble,
As for those then who reckon it more ado than needs, to be in their Sphere the Keepers of their Brothers; who stick At a little Pains, Charge or Trouble,
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they do as it were Counterstrive the great Governor of the World, and what in them lies undermine the great Design, whereon he appears most earnestly intent, to his manifest Dishonour and Reproach.
they do as it were Counterstrive thee great Governor of the World, and what in them lies undermine the great Design, whereon he appears most earnestly intent, to his manifest Dishonour and Reproach.
And the nearer the Relation is which Persons stand in to him, the greater their Pretensions are to an Interest in him, the greater is the Dishonour hereby done him.
And the nearer the Relation is which Persons stand in to him, the greater their Pretensions Are to an Interest in him, the greater is the Dishonour hereby done him.
As small a matter as it may seem for any, Forbearing all Injuries, but to neglect their Brethren by suffering Sin upon them, it is interpretatively real Hatred.
As small a matter as it may seem for any, Forbearing all Injuries, but to neglect their Brothers by suffering since upon them, it is interpretatively real Hatred.
or without any such concern as Prompts to endeavours by way of Prevention, where there is room and scope for them? Is it consistent with that hearty Affection which is every Man's Due, to see another attempting to be his own Executioner, without stepping in to his Relief? Would it not be unnatural Cruelty for any Man in such a Case to stand off,
or without any such concern as Prompts to endeavours by Way of Prevention, where there is room and scope for them? Is it consistent with that hearty Affection which is every Man's Due, to see Another attempting to be his own Executioner, without stepping in to his Relief? Would it not be unnatural Cruelty for any Man in such a Case to stand off,
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for I must look at Home, and don't love to be meddling, least I be thought impertinent? And is the Case alter'd, where the Hazard which another is observ'd to run, is unspeakably greater, by Reason of Soul Destroying Immoralities? Where's the Love to their Neighbours, where's the Humanity, of those who know what will be the Consequences,
for I must look At Home, and don't love to be meddling, lest I be Thought impertinent? And is the Case altered, where the Hazard which Another is observed to run, is unspeakably greater, by Reason of Soul Destroying Immoralities? Where's the Love to their Neighbours, where's the Humanity, of those who know what will be the Consequences,
and yet are unconcern'd, and won't interpose? Is this Loving our Neighbours as our selves, according to the Royal Law of Scripture? James 2.8. 3. This is a Temper that is also very Pernicious to those who give way to it:
and yet Are unconcerned, and won't interpose? Is this Loving our Neighbours as our selves, according to the Royal Law of Scripture? James 2.8. 3. This is a Temper that is also very Pernicious to those who give Way to it:
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but also by contracting and narrowing their Minds, and at the same time robbing them of the Advantage of help from others when there might be occasion;
but also by contracting and narrowing their Minds, and At the same time robbing them of the Advantage of help from Others when there might be occasion;
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When it roves Abroad, it is fretted and gall'd with Envy and Discontent, grudging at the Welfare of others, which it naturally reputes a Loss and Damage to it self,
When it roves Abroad, it is fretted and galled with Envy and Discontent, grudging At the Welfare of Others, which it naturally reputes a Loss and Damage to it self,
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Withal, the Open Hearted and Publick Spirited have a General Benevolence from others: If manifold Obligations can engage it, they to be sure can't want it.
Withal, the Open Hearted and Public Spirited have a General Benevolence from Others: If manifold Obligations can engage it, they to be sure can't want it.
Whereas they whose Care and Concern reaches not beyond themselves, are left to stand alone; they have none to assist them, nothing to expect but Universal Disregard and Contempt.
Whereas they whose Care and Concern reaches not beyond themselves, Are left to stand alone; they have none to assist them, nothing to expect but Universal Disregard and Contempt.
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Were all for themselves, in Defiance of others, Societies were Dissolv'd, and there would be nothing left but the Notion of a Common Good. Magistrates and Officers, who are in their Places the Guardians of the Publick Safety, can do nothing to secure it,
Were all for themselves, in Defiance of Others, Societies were Dissolved, and there would be nothing left but the Notion of a Common Good. Magistrates and Officers, who Are in their Places the Guardians of the Public Safety, can do nothing to secure it,
A Selfish Spirit makes both of them useless Cyphers in a Commonwealth, where every one might be Significant and Serviceable, that would but Discharge his Duty.
A Selfish Spirit makes both of them useless Ciphers in a Commonwealth, where every one might be Significant and Serviceable, that would but Discharge his Duty.
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And is he not then chargeable with the Ruin that may ensue? Were all others like him, (and by his Example he doth what he can to make them so) that Ruin would be inevitable.
And is he not then chargeable with the Ruin that may ensue? Were all Others like him, (and by his Exampl he does what he can to make them so) that Ruin would be inevitable.
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The Spreading of this Temper, (to which every one contributes, who himself gives way to it) were enô to overthrow the most Flourishing Cities, States and Kingdoms.
The Spreading of this Temper, (to which every one contributes, who himself gives Way to it) were enô to overthrow the most Flourishing Cities, States and Kingdoms.
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as if no way concern'd? And how can that Nation avoid Ruin, that is overrun with Flagitious Impieties, which Naturally as well as Judicially threaten Destruction,
as if no Way concerned? And how can that nation avoid Ruin, that is overrun with Flagitious Impieties, which Naturally as well as Judicially threaten Destruction,
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Let the natural Tendency of things be consider'd, and 'twill appear, That there is no sort of Extravagance to another's Prejudice, which a Cainish Selfishness,
Let the natural Tendency of things be considered, and it'll appear, That there is no sort of Extravagance to another's Prejudice, which a Cainish Selfishness,
and under the Care of the same Providence. This is observ'd by St. Paul in his Discourse to the Athenians, Acts 17.26. God (saith he) hath made of one Blood, all Nations of Men.
and under the Care of the same Providence. This is observed by Saint Paul in his Discourse to the Athenians, Acts 17.26. God (Says he) hath made of one Blood, all nations of Men.
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And by that Natural Relation and Alliance which he thus hath fixt among the Children of Men, he hath taught them all, Charity and Compassion towards one Another.
And by that Natural Relation and Alliance which he thus hath fixed among the Children of Men, he hath taught them all, Charity and Compassion towards one another.
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That Man that would mind none but himself, could reasonably expect no other than to be cast off by all, who have as much right to demand from him, as he from them.
That Man that would mind none but himself, could reasonably expect no other than to be cast off by all, who have as much right to demand from him, as he from them.
Whatsoever tends to blur and deface it (as all Vices do most certainly, whether they be Bruitish or Devilish) should draw forth our Compassion, and Abhorrence.
Whatsoever tends to blur and deface it (as all Vices do most Certainly, whither they be Brutish or Devilish) should draw forth our Compassion, and Abhorrence.
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And this evidently Dictates to every one who is at leisure to listen to it, the necessity of his Contributing as far as he is able, his serious Endeavours to procure the good of all who come within his reach, in order to the securing the Honour of the Supreme and Universal Governour, reaching the Ends of Society, and promoting his own Happiness.
And this evidently Dictates to every one who is At leisure to listen to it, the necessity of his Contributing as Far as he is able, his serious Endeavours to procure the good of all who come within his reach, in order to the securing the Honour of the Supreme and Universal Governor, reaching the Ends of Society, and promoting his own Happiness.
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The which being minded or neglected, produces those Excusing or Accusing Tho'ts of Conscience, which the Apostle mentions, Rom. 2.15. As Christians; we are further oblig'd to a peculiar Tenderness of our Brethren.
The which being minded or neglected, produces those Excusing or Accusing Tho'ts of Conscience, which the Apostle mentions, Rom. 2.15. As Christians; we Are further obliged to a peculiar Tenderness of our Brothers.
For we are represented as Members one of another, Eph. 4.24. and therefore are to have the same Care of each other, as of our Respective Bodily Members.
For we Are represented as Members one of Another, Ephesians 4.24. and Therefore Are to have the same Care of each other, as of our Respective Bodily Members.
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Our Blessed Saviour was herein our great Example. How ardent was his Zeal for the Good of Mankind? How much did he endure to further it? What did he ever stick at, that might promote it? 'Tis his Native Character, that he went about doing Good, Acts 10.38. Good to the Souls and Bodies of all that came near him.
Our Blessed Saviour was herein our great Exampl. How Ardent was his Zeal for the Good of Mankind? How much did he endure to further it? What did he ever stick At, that might promote it? It's his Native Character, that he went about doing Good, Acts 10.38. Good to the Souls and Bodies of all that Come near him.
And his Example is backt by his Precept. This is my Commandment (says he) that ye love one another, John 15.12. which was often also repeated by the Apostles.
And his Exampl is backed by his Precept. This is my Commandment (Says he) that you love one Another, John 15.12. which was often also repeated by the Apostles.
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And in reality, nothing is more opposite to genuine Christianity, than a Selfish Spirit, an Unconcernedness about our Neighbours Welfare, or Backwardness to promote it.
And in reality, nothing is more opposite to genuine Christianity, than a Selfish Spirit, an Unconcernedness about our Neighbours Welfare, or Backwardness to promote it.
and those of the Publick, and our own, Capacities Calls, and Opportunities: Wherein we may be not a little assisted, by making these our General Measures:
and those of the Public, and our own, Capacities Calls, and Opportunities: Wherein we may be not a little assisted, by making these our General Measures:
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And if so, our Concurrence in our several Spheres, to Prosecute the Laws of the Land against Debauchery and Immorality, cannot be question'd by any of us to be our Duty.
And if so, our Concurrence in our several Spheres, to Prosecute the Laws of the Land against Debauchery and Immorality, cannot be questioned by any of us to be our Duty.
To hearten in which Engagement I now proceed; III. Thirdly, To lay before you the Encouragement we have herein to Discharge our Duty, whatsoever Difficulties we may meet with.
To hearten in which Engagement I now proceed; III. Thirdly, To lay before you the Encouragement we have herein to Discharge our Duty, whatsoever Difficulties we may meet with.
The strict Rules of Method would have requir'd that my Discourse, both under this and the fore-going Heads, should have run more upon Generals, before I descended to Particulars;
The strict Rules of Method would have required that my Discourse, both under this and the foregoing Heads, should have run more upon Generals, before I descended to Particulars;
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and therefore not being able to grasp all, shan't stick to confine my self to that particular Instance of Keeping our Brethren, which lies in promoting a National Reformation, as to growing Flagitiousness.
and Therefore not being able to grasp all, shan't stick to confine my self to that particular Instance of Keeping our Brothers, which lies in promoting a National Reformation, as to growing Flagitiousness.
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and approve our selves Publick Spirited, in a wretchedly selfish Age. Withal, We shall discharge our Consciences towards our Brethren, whose impending Ruin calls for help.
and approve our selves Public Spirited, in a wretchedly selfish Age. Withal, We shall discharge our Consciences towards our Brothers, whose impending Ruin calls for help.
By joining in therefore with Endeavours to check and stop them, we take the best course to show our Love to them, that their Circumstances will allow of.
By joining in Therefore with Endeavours to check and stop them, we take the best course to show our Love to them, that their circumstances will allow of.
which naturally tend to Dispirit, Effeminate, and Debase us, and judicially provoke the offended Majesty of Heaven, to pursue us with the Efforts of his Indignation.
which naturally tend to Dispirit, Effeminate, and Debase us, and judicially provoke the offended Majesty of Heaven, to pursue us with the Efforts of his Indignation.
We shall show our selves Lovers of our King and Country, by helping forward the Execution of those good Laws which are in force among us, against Prophaneness and Debauchery;
We shall show our selves Lovers of our King and Country, by helping forward the Execution of those good Laws which Are in force among us, against Profaneness and Debauchery;
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We shall hereby enter our Protest against Publick Disorders, and testifie our Abhorrence of those prodigious Enormities whereinto so many are hurried by their Lusts. We shall show that we look upon Sin as our Reproach, and Prosligate Persons as Publick Pests, diffusing an infecting Contagion whereever they come.
We shall hereby enter our Protest against Public Disorders, and testify our Abhorrence of those prodigious Enormities whereinto so many Are hurried by their Lusts. We shall show that we look upon since as our Reproach, and Profligate Persons as Public Pests, diffusing an infecting Contagion wherever they come.
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and join with Him whom we profess to have in Supreme Veneration, in proclaiming our utter dislike of those ways and courses which are ruinous and destructive.
and join with Him whom we profess to have in Supreme Veneration, in proclaiming our utter dislike of those ways and courses which Are ruinous and destructive.
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What tho' far the most are incurably Stiff and Obstinate, if but a few are gain'd and recover'd, its well worth all the Pains or Charge we could be at in order to it.
What though Far the most Are incurably Stiff and Obstinate, if but a few Are gained and recovered, its well worth all the Pains or Charge we could be At in order to it.
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and being Excited by your Example, may set themselves vigorously to the rooting up of Vice, with a much greater Success, when present Obstacles are remov'd.
and being Excited by your Exampl, may Set themselves vigorously to the rooting up of Vice, with a much greater Success, when present Obstacles Are removed.
and the Corruption of the rising Generation may be in great part prevented, and many other Ways may much Good be done, by an Hearty Conjunction of many in such a Work.
and the Corruption of the rising Generation may be in great part prevented, and many other Ways may much Good be done, by an Hearty Conjunction of many in such a Work.
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or by their Negligence or Opposition discouraging a Reformation, must expect to be smartly Animadverted on by a Jealous God, who is never at a loss for a Suitable and Proportionable Punishment to any one's Desert.
or by their Negligence or Opposition discouraging a Reformation, must expect to be smartly Animadverted on by a Jealous God, who is never At a loss for a Suitable and Proportionable Punishment to any one's Desert.
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and a Publick Good, done in the World without it? Is it not weak to suppose, that Men should be disturb'd in the Prosecution of their Lusts, without Exclaiming? That their Iniquities should be Sham'd,
and a Public Good, done in the World without it? Is it not weak to suppose, that Men should be disturbed in the Prosecution of their Lustiest, without Exclaiming? That their Iniquities should be Shamed,
and Undermin'd, and he not stir up his Agents and Emissaries to make Resistance? Is it likely that he or his would tamely submit? Is it to be wonder'd that Engines that were unthôt off should be set on Work, to baffle a Design, whereby he and his would be so great Sufferers? But on the other Hand, Is not He Stronger who is for you,
and Undermined, and he not stir up his Agents and Emissaries to make Resistance? Is it likely that he or his would tamely submit? Is it to be wondered that Engines that were unthôt off should be Set on Work, to baffle a Design, whereby he and his would be so great Sufferers? But on the other Hand, Is not He Stronger who is for you,
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than he who is against you? Are not they who set themselves in their several Stations to suppress Vice, pleading the Cause of God? And is not He able to bear them out? Remember Luther 's Saying;
than he who is against you? are not they who Set themselves in their several Stations to suppress Vice, pleading the Cause of God? And is not He able to bear them out? remember Luther is Saying;
and found their Busie Hands eagerly Employ'd in Blocking up their Way, and Embarrassing them with Difficulties, that they might not know how to proceed.
and found their Busy Hands eagerly Employed in Blocking up their Way, and Embarrassing them with Difficulties, that they might not know how to proceed.
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neither therefore are you Responsible for them. Remember and take the Prophet's Comfort, Isai. 49.4. Then I said, I have labour'd in vain, I have spent my Strength for nought, and in vain:
neither Therefore Are you Responsible for them. remember and take the Prophet's Comfort, Isaiah 49.4. Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my Strength for nought, and in vain:
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yet surely my Judgment is with the Lord, and my Work (or Reward) with my God. Should you see no Fruit of your Labour, among a perverse and and incorrigible Generation,
yet surely my Judgement is with the Lord, and my Work (or Reward) with my God. Should you see no Fruit of your Labour, among a perverse and and incorrigible Generation,
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Waving all Inferences from the Discourse foregoing, I'll subjoin a few Special Reflections on that Reforming Work, the Encouragement whereof is the Great Design of this Exercise.
Waving all Inferences from the Discourse foregoing, I'll subjoin a few Special Reflections on that Reforming Work, the Encouragement whereof is the Great Design of this Exercise.
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Blessed be God, that while we have a numerous Generation, who like Gallio, care for none of these Things, there are any that are Right Spirited, Zealous for God, and the Publick Good.
Blessed be God, that while we have a numerous Generation, who like Gallio, care for none of these Things, there Are any that Are Right Spirited, Zealous for God, and the Public Good.
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It is continually receiving from, and sending to, all Parts and Quarters of the Land. Any thing of this nature therefore here set on foot, soon affects the whole Nation.
It is continually receiving from, and sending to, all Parts and Quarters of the Land. Any thing of this nature Therefore Here Set on foot, soon affects the Whole nation.
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which in all probability might be more General, if there were a Compliance with their Common (and I think Reasonable) Desire, that a Particular Narrative might be Publisht to the World, of the Grounds of your Undertaking,
which in all probability might be more General, if there were a Compliance with their Common (and I think Reasonable) Desire, that a Particular Narrative might be Published to the World, of the Grounds of your Undertaking,
to whom it would be a Matter of Grief, to find that Little, Private, and Particular Considerations should herein be an Hindrance, where the Publick Interest is so much concern'd.
to whom it would be a Matter of Grief, to find that Little, Private, and Particular Considerations should herein be an Hindrance, where the Public Interest is so much concerned.
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and to Rejoice, that there are any who will stand up for Him, and appear on his side against the Sons of Belial. That tho' our unreasonable Heats and Distances, on the Account of our Disagreement in the smaller Matters of Religion, are not yet at an end,
and to Rejoice, that there Are any who will stand up for Him, and appear on his side against the Sons of Belial. That though our unreasonable Heats and Distances, on the Account of our Disagreement in the smaller Matters of Religion, Are not yet At an end,
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as that both Parties, without regarding the old Mark of Distinction of Conformists, or Non-Conformists, should so heartily Join and Concurr in such a Work as you have engag'd in.
as that both Parties, without regarding the old Mark of Distinction of Conformists, or nonconformists, should so heartily Join and Concur in such a Work as you have engaged in.
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You also your selves have a great Reason to be Thankful, that God hath in any measure own'd you, that you have got over so many Difficulties, that your Endeavours have succeeded to the Reclaiming of any,
You also your selves have a great Reason to be Thankful, that God hath in any measure owned you, that you have god over so many Difficulties, that your Endeavours have succeeded to the Reclaiming of any,
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Whatever some may Whisper, you are but pursuing the Acts of our Wise Legislators, and in your several Places and Stations, helping forward their Execution.
Whatever Some may Whisper, you Are but pursuing the Acts of our Wise Legislators, and in your several Places and Stations, helping forward their Execution.
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but the Consideration of the Honour of God, and a Publick Good, must be the prevailing Inducements to a Prosecution, there needs a Combination of well-dispos'd Active Persons, to hinder the Laws made against them, from being Fruitless and Ineffectual.
but the Consideration of the Honour of God, and a Public Good, must be the prevailing Inducements to a Prosecution, there needs a Combination of well-disposed Active Persons, to hinder the Laws made against them, from being Fruitless and Ineffectual.
The Drunkard Unmans and Sots himself, wastes his Time, weakens his Understanding, impairs his Estate, ruins his Health, unfits himself for the minding either of his Family or the Publick;
The Drunkard Unmans and Sots himself, wastes his Time, weakens his Understanding, impairs his Estate, ruins his Health, unfits himself for the minding either of his Family or the Public;
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is boisterous and quarrelsom, often doing Mischief, lying open to all Temptations, and continually enticing others to the like Courses, the prevalence whereof would Ruin the Nation;
is boisterous and quarrelsome, often doing Mischief, lying open to all Temptations, and continually enticing Others to the like Courses, the prevalence whereof would Ruin the nation;
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Among the Romans 'twas also punish'd with a Mutilation, especially of the Ears and Nose; that the Bodily Deformity of the Criminals, might proclaim the Atrocity of the Wickedness committed.
Among the Romans 'twas also punished with a Mutilation, especially of the Ears and Nose; that the Bodily Deformity of the Criminals, might proclaim the Atrocity of the Wickedness committed.
And it hath bin the Custom of some Nations, to tie Stones, with Iron Chains to the Necks of this sort of Criminals, that they might become the Derision of all that beheld them.
And it hath been the Custom of Some nations, to tie Stones, with Iron Chains to the Necks of this sort of Criminals, that they might become the Derision of all that beheld them.
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There is one Instance of Bestiality, which formerly brôt down Fire from Heaven, on sundry flourishing Cities in the Out Parts of the Land of Canaan, which hath hardly bin heard of among us till of late, which methinks deserves to be seriously enquir'd after among your Searches,
There is one Instance of Bestiality, which formerly brôt down Fire from Heaven, on sundry flourishing Cities in the Out Parts of the Land of Canaan, which hath hardly been herd of among us till of late, which methinks deserves to be seriously inquired After among your Searches,
Is it not possible to find out some Haunts of those who are addicted to this abominable Vice? and to Trace and Suppress it before it becomes bare-fac'd? If Diligence and Care will do it, I hope you'll not be wanting.
Is it not possible to find out Some Haunts of those who Are addicted to this abominable Vice? and to Trace and Suppress it before it becomes barefaced? If Diligence and Care will do it, I hope You'll not be wanting.
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But it is methinks sad to see how the Fields and Publick Houses are still crouded in many Out Parts, on this Day, which ought to be devoted to higher Purposes.
But it is methinks sad to see how the Fields and Public Houses Are still crowded in many Out Parts, on this Day, which ought to be devoted to higher Purposes.
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for the minding the Concerns of an Approaching Eternity? At least, is it not fit that those who won't, should be curb'd as to what falls within publick View,
for the minding the Concerns of an Approaching Eternity? At least, is it not fit that those who won't, should be curbed as to what falls within public View,
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What Wise or Thinking Man can be Aggriev'd at these your Proceedings? Are they not highly Just? He that supposes otherwise, highly Asperses the Laws, and their Enactours.
What Wise or Thinking Man can be Aggrieved At these your Proceedings? are they not highly Just? He that supposes otherwise, highly Asperses the Laws, and their Enactours.
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and make the Land mourn? Are they not Safe? Can any thing of such a Nature be suppos'd less liable to Danger? I have, I must confess, in this Respect heard of an Objection;
and make the Land mourn? are they not Safe? Can any thing of such a Nature be supposed less liable to Danger? I have, I must confess, in this Respect herd of an Objection;
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But is there any thing so Perfect as to be incapable of being Abus'd? Is it not easie for the Magistrate, who hath the Cognizance of Informations, by weighing Circumstances, to make a Difference? Are not such things which it must be own'd are possible, capable of being some how or other detected? And would not their Detection,
But is there any thing so Perfect as to be incapable of being Abused? Is it not easy for the Magistrate, who hath the Cognizance of Informations, by weighing circumstances, to make a Difference? are not such things which it must be owned Are possible, capable of being Some how or other detected? And would not their Detection,
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for ever Ruin the Reputation of the Guilty? Is not this as good Security as we have of our Safety in many other Cases, where yet we are not apt to be concerned? For Instance;
for ever Ruin the Reputation of the Guilty? Is not this as good Security as we have of our Safety in many other Cases, where yet we Are not apt to be concerned? For Instance;
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who that Travels the Road, or Walks the Streets, can be secure that another shan't Swear against him that he Robb'd and Rifled him? Often hath this bin done, to the Damage of the Innocent;
who that Travels the Road, or Walks the Streets, can be secure that Another shan't Swear against him that he Robbed and Rifled him? Often hath this been done, to the Damage of the Innocent;
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and yet this is not reckon'd a sufficient Reason to invalidate the Oath of the Plaintiff against his Aggressour. Nor is any Man who is satisfy'd of his Innocence, here apt to be fearful.
and yet this is not reckoned a sufficient Reason to invalidate the Oath of the Plaintiff against his Aggressor. Nor is any Man who is satisfied of his Innocence, Here apt to be fearful.
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Be careful to Keep your Selves, while you set up for Keepers of Others: And having put your Hands to the Plough, don't draw back, whatever are your Difficulties. Persevere in Well-doing;
Be careful to Keep your Selves, while you Set up for Keepers of Others: And having put your Hands to the Plough, don't draw back, whatever Are your Difficulties. Persevere in Welldoing;
Vide Marc. Antonin. Lib. 2. Cum Notis Gatakeri. Lactantius Lib. 5. cap. 8. Hoc dictum recitat ex Cicerone de Legib. Lib. 1. Sicut unâ eademque naturâ mundus omnibus partibus inter se congruentibus cohaeret ac Nititur: Sic omnes Homines inter se naturâ confusi, pravitate dissentiunt; nec intelligunt se esse Consanguineos, & subjectos omnes sub unam eandemque tutelam; quod si teneretur, Deorum profectò vitam Homines viverent. Seneca Ep. 95. Natura nos Cognatos edidit, cum ex iisdem, & in eadem gigneret. Haec nobis Amorem indidit mutuum, & sociabiles fecit: illa aequum justumque Composuit.
Vide Marc. Antonin. Lib. 2. Cum Notes Gatakeri. Lactantius Lib. 5. cap. 8. Hoc dictum recitat ex Cicerone de Legib Lib. 1. Sicut unâ eademque naturâ World omnibus partibus inter se congruentibus cohaeret ac Nititur: Sic omnes Homines inter se naturâ Confusi, pravitate dissentiunt; nec Intelligunt se esse Consanguineos, & Subjects omnes sub unam eandemque tutelam; quod si teneretur, Gods profectò vitam Homines viverent. Senecca Epistle 95. Nature nos Cognatos edidit, cum ex iisdem, & in Same gigneret. Haec nobis Amorem indidit mutuum, & sociabiles fecit: illa Aequum justumque Composuit.
