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4 Tis our concernment, in Times of difference, to own that cause that is most just and righteous, indeed tis a policy in men to take that side which is most strong; but surely, tis the duty of Ministers to espouse that cause which is most holy; Gods Ministers must not be as cunning Gamesters, who surely bet on that side, that seems most likely to win; we must not do as Gamesters; we must not prefer the Club before the Diamond, barely because, at present, tis turned up Trump. In that contest betwixt David and Absalom, I find, that Ahitophell that Politician, and States-man of Israel, took part with rebellious Absalom; yea, |
4 This our concernment, in Times of difference, to own that cause that is most just and righteous, indeed this a policy in men to take that side which is most strong; but surely, this the duty of Ministers to espouse that cause which is most holy; God's Ministers must not be as cunning Gamesters, who surely bet on that side, that seems most likely to win; we must not do as Gamesters; we must not prefer the Club before the Diamond, barely Because, At present, this turned up Trump. In that contest betwixt David and Absalom, I find, that Ahithophel that Politician, and Statesman of Israel, took part with rebellious Absalom; yea, |
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