All they design'd by such acts of Devotion, was to gain the Applause of Men, and therefore they Prayed standing in the Synagogues, and in the corners of the Streets:
All they designed by such acts of Devotion, was to gain the Applause of Men, and Therefore they Prayed standing in the Synagogues, and in the corners of the Streets:
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and therefore for the avoiding all manner of Ostentation, to pray in secret, and their Father who saw them in secret, would not fail to reward them openly.
and Therefore for the avoiding all manner of Ostentation, to pray in secret, and their Father who saw them in secret, would not fail to reward them openly.
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And there are two great ends of Prayer, viz. the Glory of God, and the Edification of others, which are chiefly promoted by the latter, and not by the former.
And there Are two great ends of Prayer, viz. the Glory of God, and the Edification of Others, which Are chiefly promoted by the latter, and not by the former.
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And because there are some other instances thereof, besides that which is made mention of in the Text, I shall make it to consist in these following particulars.
And Because there Are Some other instances thereof, beside that which is made mention of in the Text, I shall make it to consist in these following particulars.
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if we would follow our Saviour's Example as well as his Advice, we cannot but think our selves oblig'd to make the same acknowledgments in private as well as publick of our dependence upon God for what we either want or have received, as we find they did.
if we would follow our Saviour's Exampl as well as his advice, we cannot but think our selves obliged to make the same acknowledgments in private as well as public of our dependence upon God for what we either want or have received, as we find they did.
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To determine indeed how much time is to be spent in such Acts of Devotion, must be left to the Prudence and Sincerity of every particular Person, who is bound to consider impartially his own circumstances, and to govern himself according to them.
To determine indeed how much time is to be spent in such Acts of Devotion, must be left to the Prudence and Sincerity of every particular Person, who is bound to Consider impartially his own Circumstances, and to govern himself according to them.
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Or that when he is about to lay himself down to Sleep, he cannot spare a few Minutes to commit himself to the custody of him who neither slumbreth nor sleepeth?
Or that when he is about to lay himself down to Sleep, he cannot spare a few Minutes to commit himself to the custody of him who neither Slumbereth nor Sleepeth?
and they who have not leisure to pour forth their Souls in some longer Petition, will be accepted by him if they do it in some lesser Form. And it may be found by Experience, that to keep up a Reverence for him within our Minds, it will be much better to use only the Lord's Prayer, provided it be done with due Attention and Devotion,
and they who have not leisure to pour forth their Souls in Some longer Petition, will be accepted by him if they do it in Some lesser Form And it may be found by Experience, that to keep up a reverence for him within our Minds, it will be much better to use only the Lord's Prayer, provided it be done with due Attention and Devotion,
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There are some cases wherein private Prayer is absolutely necessary, and we shall not be able to Pray to God in such a manner as we ought to Pray unto him,
There Are Some cases wherein private Prayer is absolutely necessary, and we shall not be able to Pray to God in such a manner as we ought to Pray unto him,
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As for example, When we know our selves to have been lately guilty of any particular Sins, in order to beget within our Minds an hearty Sorrow for them,
As for Exampl, When we know our selves to have been lately guilty of any particular Sins, in order to beget within our Minds an hearty Sorrow for them,
And how can this at any other time be done, than when we are alone, where we are not tied up to those rules of Speech and behaviour as we are all the while we are placed in the sight of others?
And how can this At any other time be done, than when we Are alone, where we Are not tied up to those rules of Speech and behaviour as we Are all the while we Are placed in the sighed of Others?
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and (in such a passionate way, as it may not be so Decent to make show of in publick) to intreat the Almighty to remove those Evils with which we are oppressed.
and (in such a passionate Way, as it may not be so Decent to make show of in public) to entreat the Almighty to remove those Evils with which we Are oppressed.
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our Case is after a more particular manner to be made known to God, and we are to inlarge upon it (which cannot be done in publick) with such peculiar Expressions as do best suit it,
our Case is After a more particular manner to be made known to God, and we Are to enlarge upon it (which cannot be done in public) with such peculiar Expressions as do best suit it,
for some near Relation whose Person is exposed to very great difficulties and dangers, what lifting up of Eyes and Hands, what humble Prostrations ought we to use, what earnest struglings with God on such an ones behalf? All which it is most fit that God should be the only witness of, and no body else.
for Some near Relation whose Person is exposed to very great difficulties and dangers, what lifting up of Eyes and Hands, what humble Prostrations ought we to use, what earnest strugglings with God on such an ones behalf? All which it is most fit that God should be the only witness of, and no body Else.
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In publick Forms of Prayer (wherein we joyn with others) there are indeed always such general Expressions as do contain under them all particular Cases whatsoever.
In public Forms of Prayer (wherein we join with Others) there Are indeed always such general Expressions as do contain under them all particular Cases whatsoever.
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And therefore the Devout Christian, does without question, as he goes along with the Offices of the Church, confess all his particular Sins, does make known his particular Wants, does give Thanks for all the particular Mercies which have been bestowed on him.
And Therefore the Devout Christian, does without question, as he Goes along with the Offices of the Church, confess all his particular Sins, does make known his particular Wants, does give Thanks for all the particular mercies which have been bestowed on him.
And here again, as to the fixing how much time is to be spent in a concern of such great consequence, it must be left to the Conscience of every particular person, who best understands how much he can spare from what he may justly call his necessary Affairs.
And Here again, as to the fixing how much time is to be spent in a concern of such great consequence, it must be left to the Conscience of every particular person, who best understands how much he can spare from what he may justly call his necessary Affairs.
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But it must be great imprudence in any one to suffer himself to be so much imployed as not to be at leasure to Read some small Portion of the Word of God every day,
But it must be great imprudence in any one to suffer himself to be so much employed as not to be At leisure to Read Some small Portion of the Word of God every day,
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And they were as intent sometimes upon understanding the Precepts of Moses and the Prophets, of Christ and the Apostles, in reference to their Eternal Welfare,
And they were as intent sometime upon understanding the Precepts of Moses and the prophets, of christ and the Apostles, in Referente to their Eternal Welfare,
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But as for those whom God has blest with a plentiful Subsistance in this World, who have no occasion to Toil and Moil for the making a due provision for themselves and Families:
But as for those whom God has blessed with a plentiful Subsistence in this World, who have no occasion to Toil and Moil for the making a due provision for themselves and Families:
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What can they offer in excuse, if they don't appropriate part of that time, which will be otherwise too often spent in folly and wickedness, in this useful and (as they may find by experience,
What can they offer in excuse, if they don't Appropriate part of that time, which will be otherwise too often spent in folly and wickedness, in this useful and (as they may find by experience,
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But how must it needs be matter of Wonder and Lamentation too, should such as these prefer as a more acceptable Entertainment, the passionate Discourses of fond Lovers, the Relation of some Bloody War,
But how must it needs be matter of Wonder and Lamentation too, should such as these prefer as a more acceptable Entertainment, the passionate Discourses of found Lovers, the Relation of Some Bloody War,
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before the most endearing Expressions of a good and gracious God to wo sinners to Repentance? Before the History of his own Son's glorious undertaking in the Flesh,
before the most endearing Expressions of a good and gracious God to woe Sinners to Repentance? Before the History of his own Son's glorious undertaking in the Flesh,
and of that Covenant which was ratified in his Blood for us? Before the Devout Psalms of David, the Wise Maxims of Solomon, St. Paul 's admirable Counsels and Directions how to behave our selves in all our several Relations inoffensively towards God and towards Man?
and of that Covenant which was ratified in his Blood for us? Before the Devout Psalms of David, the Wise Maxims of Solomon, Saint Paul is admirable Counsels and Directions how to behave our selves in all our several Relations inoffensively towards God and towards Man?
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It is not enough to understand our Duty, unless we endeavour all we can to imprint it on our Memories, and to make it familiar unto us, that so we may be the more easily preval'd with to practise it.
It is not enough to understand our Duty, unless we endeavour all we can to imprint it on our Memories, and to make it familiar unto us, that so we may be the more Easily prevaled with to practise it.
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and do dwell some time in the Contemplation of it? And therefore the Holy Psalmist giving a Description, Psal. 1.2. of one who delighted in the Law of God, saith of him, That he meditated therein day and night, i. e.
and do dwell Some time in the Contemplation of it? And Therefore the Holy Psalmist giving a Description, Psalm 1.2. of one who delighted in the Law of God, Says of him, That he meditated therein day and night, i. e.
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and that when others spent all their time in the gratification of their sinful Lusts and Affections, he had made it the chief end of all his endeavours to please God.
and that when Others spent all their time in the gratification of their sinful Lustiest and Affections, he had made it the chief end of all his endeavours to please God.
So many are the Temptations with which we are surrounded, and so powerful an influence those things which affect our Senses, are wont to have upon us, that it is plainly necessary for us to retire some times at a distance from them,
So many Are the Temptations with which we Are surrounded, and so powerful an influence those things which affect our Senses, Are wont to have upon us, that it is plainly necessary for us to retire Some times At a distance from them,
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that so these nobler Objects may lessen the others influence, and by making a lasting impression of themselves upon our minds, may prevent their enticing us to act contrary to any of the Divine Precepts.
that so these Nobler Objects may lessen the Others influence, and by making a lasting impression of themselves upon our minds, may prevent their enticing us to act contrary to any of the Divine Precepts.
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He knows that in this imperfect State, neither our necessary Affairs will allow of it, nor these lumpish Bodies of Clay which we carry about with us, endure it.
He knows that in this imperfect State, neither our necessary Affairs will allow of it, nor these lumpish Bodies of Clay which we carry about with us, endure it.
nor suffer our Recreations (which are only allowed us for our present refreshment, and to renew our decayed Spirits) to divert us wholly from Meditating upon those Truths, upon the knowledg whereof our Eternal Happiness so much depends.
nor suffer our Recreations (which Are only allowed us for our present refreshment, and to renew our decayed Spirits) to divert us wholly from Meditating upon those Truths, upon the knowledge whereof our Eternal Happiness so much depends.
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Is he suddainly invited, or urgent business presses him to go where he is likely to meet with temptations? He as suddainly makes some private Resolutions within himself to withstand them with all his might,
Is he suddenly invited, or urgent business presses him to go where he is likely to meet with temptations? He as suddenly makes Some private Resolutions within himself to withstand them with all his might,
And therefore if there could be any excuse made for the neglect of those other parts of private Worship, there can be none made for the neglect of this.
And Therefore if there could be any excuse made for the neglect of those other parts of private Worship, there can be none made for the neglect of this.
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For what Man of what quality or condition soever, may not on the suddain, in some sort of words or other (or what though it be without words) either beg God's Assistance in what he is about to undertake,
For what Man of what quality or condition soever, may not on the sudden, in Some sort of words or other (or what though it be without words) either beg God's Assistance in what he is about to undertake,
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or thank him for any good that has befaln him, or intreat him to forgive what he has done amiss, to remove those misfortunes which have hapned to him;
or thank him for any good that has befallen him, or entreat him to forgive what he has done amiss, to remove those misfortunes which have happened to him;
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when we are making of Bargains and Contracts, when we are Eating and Drinking, in what Affair soever we are ingaged, what trouble can it be to us to awaken now and then within our Minds a Devout Thought,
when we Are making of Bargains and Contracts, when we Are Eating and Drinking, in what Affair soever we Are engaged, what trouble can it be to us to awaken now and then within our Minds a Devout Thought,
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Having thus Discoursed of the Nature of that private Worship which may be used by particular Christians when they are alone, I desire in the second place, that these following Advantages, which will certainly accrue to those who are constant in the Performance thereof, may be considered by us.
Having thus Discoursed of the Nature of that private Worship which may be used by particular Christians when they Are alone, I desire in the second place, that these following Advantages, which will Certainly accrue to those who Are constant in the Performance thereof, may be considered by us.
I begin with the first, That by our thus Worshiping God in Secret, we shall be prompted to perform all Religious Duties with much greater strictness and accuracy.
I begin with the First, That by our thus Worshipping God in Secret, we shall be prompted to perform all Religious Duties with much greater strictness and accuracy.
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When therefore any one by his own set times of Prayer, by his daily Reading the Scriptures, by constant Meditation upon God and Vertue, has disposed his Soul to be heartily Affected with what concerns its Immortal Welfare;
When Therefore any one by his own Set times of Prayer, by his daily Reading the Scriptures, by constant Meditation upon God and Virtue, has disposed his Soul to be heartily Affected with what concerns its Immortal Welfare;
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When by his being thus constantly Employed in the Contemplation of Spiritual things, he has them always in his View, he must do Violence to himself to run contrary to them.
When by his being thus constantly Employed in the Contemplation of Spiritual things, he has them always in his View, he must do Violence to himself to run contrary to them.
And it will be no small Punishment to him at the first, if by a wilful Transgression of his Duty he Lives in a direct Opposition to his own Sentiments.
And it will be no small Punishment to him At the First, if by a wilful Transgression of his Duty he Lives in a Direct Opposition to his own Sentiments.
Were but an early sense of them impressed upon their Minds by those ways which I have been speaking of, they would not have the hardiness to be guilty of those wicked Practices which we now see daily Committed by them.
Were but an early sense of them impressed upon their Minds by those ways which I have been speaking of, they would not have the hardiness to be guilty of those wicked Practices which we now see daily Committed by them.
2dly, Another Advantage which would accrue to us by our thus Worshiping God in Secret, is, that hereby we shall obtain for our inward Comfort and Satisfaction, one of the most convincing Arguments of our own Sincerity.
2dly, another Advantage which would accrue to us by our thus Worshipping God in Secret, is, that hereby we shall obtain for our inward Comfort and Satisfaction, one of the most convincing Arguments of our own Sincerity.
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and yet we have chosen rather to do our Duty privately, and to approve our selves to God in a way which is only Cognoscible by him and by no body else;
and yet we have chosen rather to do our Duty privately, and to approve our selves to God in a Way which is only Cognoscible by him and by no body Else;
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This must needs convince us of our Sincerity, and afford us the Satisfaction of being inwardly assur'd that we have a greater regard for God and Vertue,
This must needs convince us of our Sincerity, and afford us the Satisfaction of being inwardly assured that we have a greater regard for God and Virtue,
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than we have for any thing else besides. 3dly. That we may be the more perswaded thus to Worship God in secret, let us consider that hereby we shall be best inabled to perform all acts of publick Worship after the most solemn manner.
than we have for any thing Else beside. 3dly. That we may be the more persuaded thus to Worship God in secret, let us Consider that hereby we shall be best enabled to perform all acts of public Worship After the most solemn manner.
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They are wholly intent upon the Vanities and Pleasures of this World, and this makes them have so little a kindness for what ever relates to God and Religion:
They Are wholly intent upon the Vanities and Pleasures of this World, and this makes them have so little a kindness for what ever relates to God and Religion:
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They enter his Courts with Joy, and whilst others are full of Coldness and Indifferency towards the Worship of him, there is no Holy Ordinance on which they don't attend with great Pleasure and Satisfaction. 4thly. Another Advantage which attends the private Worship of God, is, that it will be an excellent preparation against Death.
They enter his Courts with Joy, and while Others Are full of Coldness and Indifferency towards the Worship of him, there is no Holy Ordinance on which they don't attend with great Pleasure and Satisfaction. 4thly. another Advantage which attends the private Worship of God, is, that it will be an excellent preparation against Death.
To have our Oyl therefore to Buy, and our Lamps to Trim when the Bridegroom Summons us to Attend him, is the way to be for ever Excluded from the Marriage Feast.
To have our Oil Therefore to Buy, and our Lamps to Trim when the Bridegroom Summons us to Attend him, is the Way to be for ever Excluded from the Marriage Feast.
Yet the more Prudent, who know that their best Stake is in another World, will endeavour to secure it by being always prepared to leave their present Station with such a temper of Mind as will most certainly Intitle them to the Joys that are above.
Yet the more Prudent, who know that their best Stake is in Another World, will endeavour to secure it by being always prepared to leave their present Station with such a temper of Mind as will most Certainly Entitle them to the Joys that Are above.
and where they will produce the same Vertues they do here, but with far more Ease and Transport, being freed from all those Troubles and Incumbrances which Clog and Imbitter, at present, our most Religious performances. 5thly. and Lastly, It will very much increase our Joy hereafter, to be openly Rewarded for what we have done thus in secret.
and where they will produce the same Virtues they do Here, but with Far more Ease and Transport, being freed from all those Troubles and Encumbrances which Clog and Imbitter, At present, our most Religious performances. 5thly. and Lastly, It will very much increase our Joy hereafter, to be openly Rewarded for what we have done thus in secret.
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This is the Argument which our Saviour here makes use of to perswade his Disciples not to take the Pharisees for their Example (who made a great show of Piety, only that they might be seen of Men:)
This is the Argument which our Saviour Here makes use of to persuade his Disciples not to take the Pharisees for their Exampl (who made a great show of Piety, only that they might be seen of Men:)
Although Devout Christians make no noise in the World, but chearfully Pay the great Creator of all things that Tribute which they know justly to belong to him:
Although Devout Christians make no noise in the World, but cheerfully Pay the great Creator of all things that Tribute which they know justly to belong to him:
will not suffer it to be always covered with Darkness, but will one day make it manifest, to the Eternal Honour and Advantage of such his Good and Faithful Servants.
will not suffer it to be always covered with Darkness, but will one day make it manifest, to the Eternal Honour and Advantage of such his Good and Faithful Servants.
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Then will their frequent Prayers, their diligent Study of the Scriptures, their devout Meditations, their Pious Reflections, their Heavenly Ejaculations be all Enumerated,
Then will their frequent Prayers, their diligent Study of the Scriptures, their devout Meditations, their Pious Reflections, their Heavenly Ejaculations be all Enumerated,
and every thing which they have done in Secret, be set in a due Light. Upon the Discovery whereof, how will those Glorious Beings above Admire such their Devotion!
and every thing which they have done in Secret, be Set in a due Light. Upon the Discovery whereof, how will those Glorious Beings above Admire such their Devotion!
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How will they run into their Embraces, and Congratulate the great Honour God has done them, in thus making manifest those Excellencies in them, which none before but himself had any knowledg of!
How will they run into their Embraces, and Congratulate the great Honour God has done them, in thus making manifest those Excellencies in them, which none before but himself had any knowledge of!
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But let us from our Pleasures, from our Business reserve some time thus to Pray unto God, to give him Thanks, to Converse with his Sacred Oracles, to Meditate upon Holy Things,
But let us from our Pleasures, from our Business reserve Some time thus to Pray unto God, to give him Thanks, to Converse with his Sacred Oracles, to Meditate upon Holy Things,
and to pour out our Souls in Private Whispers unto him upon all Emergencies whatsoever; That so having by this means fixed a true Principle of Holiness within us;
and to pour out our Souls in Private Whispers unto him upon all Emergencies whatsoever; That so having by this means fixed a true Principle of Holiness within us;
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In a word, having made our selves throughly acquainted with God and his most Righteous Laws, we may from hence be Instructed so to Behave our selves towards him in this World, that we may Live for Ever in his Presence in the World to come. FINIS.
In a word, having made our selves thoroughly acquainted with God and his most Righteous Laws, we may from hence be Instructed so to Behave our selves towards him in this World, that we may Live for Ever in his Presence in the World to come. FINIS.
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