Chorazin and Bethsaida's vvoe, or warning peece A judicious and learned sermon on Math. II. vers. 21. Preached at St. Maries in Oxford, by tha[t] renowned and famous divine, Mr. Nathanael Carpenter, Batchellor in Divinity, sometime Fellow of Exceter Colledge; late chaplaine to my Lords Grace of Armah in Ireland.
This disposition perhaps found our Saviour in the stubborne and stiffnecked Iewes, whose frozen heartstrings when neither gentle admonition could thaw,
This disposition perhaps found our Saviour in the stubborn and Stiffnecked Iewes, whose frozen heartstrings when neither gentle admonition could thaw,
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Hee whose omnipotence could out of these stones have raised up children unto Abraham, and at the first touch of his gracious influence have kindled the sparkels of contrition, seemes in this place, rather to expect,
He whose omnipotence could out of these stones have raised up children unto Abraham, and At the First touch of his gracious influence have kindled the sparkels of contrition, seems in this place, rather to expect,
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Wherefore deriving his reproofe from a gentle expostulation some 4. verses before my Text, he proceeds to taxe in them, two capitall and haynous enormities:
Wherefore deriving his reproof from a gentle expostulation Some 4. Verses before my Text, he proceeds to Tax in them, two capital and heinous enormities:
the one of Infidelity, the other of Ingratitude. Whereof the one descovers it selfe in their neglect of those sacred Prophets, which from Moses to Iohn have traced the line of our Messiah: for all the Prophets (quoth our Saviour ) and the Law prophesied untill Iohn, and if yee will receive it, this is Elias which was for to come.
the one of Infidelity, the other of Ingratitude. Whereof the one discovers it self in their neglect of those sacred prophets, which from Moses to John have traced the line of our Messiah: for all the prophets (quoth our Saviour) and the Law prophesied until John, and if ye will receive it, this is Elias which was for to come.
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The other in their contempt, in shutting their eyes against the sunshine of the glorious Gospel, to wch he alludes in the 16. v. the comparison of little children sitting in the market place,
The other in their contempt, in shutting their eyes against the sunshine of the glorious Gospel, to which he alludes in the 16. v. the comparison of little children sitting in the market place,
Having therefore hitherto couched in a generall reproofe what he left to each mans private application, he descends in particular to taxe those Cities, wherein he had preached so many Sermons, and acted so mighty Miracles:
Having Therefore hitherto couched in a general reproof what he left to each men private application, he descends in particular to Tax those Cities, wherein he had preached so many Sermons, and acted so mighty Miracles:
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nor too neerely designed the particulars, but onely named the Citties and taxed their transgressions. He shewed not himselfe like the Andabates of our time:
nor too nearly designed the particulars, but only nam the Cities and taxed their transgressions. He showed not himself like the Andabates of our time:
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3. Knowing well that reformation must begin at home, hee roves not abroad to forraine Countries, under the veile of other mens deformities to shrowd their weakenes;
3. Knowing well that Reformation must begin At home, he roves not abroad to foreign Countries, under the veil of other men's deformities to shroud their weakness;
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Having hitherto by Gods assistance and your Christian patience, drawne this curtaine to my Text, your favourable affection wil, I hope, hold the candle,
Having hitherto by God's assistance and your Christian patience, drawn this curtain to my Text, your favourable affection will, I hope, hold the candle,
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2. Which parcell of holy Scripture, naturally shuts into these two branches. First, a commination in these words, Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida.
2. Which parcel of holy Scripture, naturally shuts into these two branches. First, a commination in these words, Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida.
2. The persons compared with Chorazin and Bethsaida, to wit the Tyrians and Sidonians. 2. The things wherein they are compared, the acceptance of Christs actions. 3. The effects which might have followed on the good use of these meanes, to wit, Repentance; which latter directs us to two other points. 1. The time of their conditionall repentance, They had repented long agoe, 2. The manner and degree of their repentance, In sackecloth and ashes.
2. The Persons compared with Chorazin and Bethsaida, to wit the Tyrians and Sidonians. 2. The things wherein they Are compared, the acceptance of Christ actions. 3. The effects which might have followed on the good use of these means, to wit, Repentance; which latter directs us to two other points. 1. The time of their conditional Repentance, They had repented long ago, 2. The manner and degree of their Repentance, In Sackcloth and Ashes.
What Citty ever overslipped so faire and large advantages which lay open to Salvation, or trode out so direct a path to their owne perdition? What Nation could ever vaunt of a surer footstep in God promises;
What city ever overslipped so fair and large advantages which lay open to Salvation, or trodden out so Direct a path to their own perdition? What nation could ever vaunt of a Surer footstep in God promises;
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or challenge to it selfe a firmer confidence in my protection? The seate of your nobility, derived from the race of worthy Patriarks; your happy plantation in a Land slowing with milke and honey;
or challenge to it self a firmer confidence in my protection? The seat of your Nobilt, derived from the raze of worthy Patriarchs; your happy plantation in a Land slowing with milk and honey;
and their hearts as so many Temples to enshrine, the Oracles of wisedome might have long since taught you to trace out the true Messiah, and have found your safety.
and their hearts as so many Temples to enshrine, the Oracles of Wisdom might have long since taught you to trace out the true Messiah, and have found your safety.
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had fame at least stood so propicious to have performed a faithfull message betweene my offers and their Indigence, their acceptance had long sithence smiled on my favours;
had fame At least stood so propicious to have performed a faithful message between my offers and their Indigence, their acceptance had long since smiled on my favours;
how short comes your providence to apprehend your opportunities? How farre had gone their diligence in improoving the meanes to their best advantage? Set face to face opposite, on one stage their barbarous and Sea-borne disposition, undisciplined to wholsome Lawes, and untutoured to civility;
how short comes your providence to apprehend your opportunities? How Far had gone their diligence in improving the means to their best advantage? Set face to face opposite, on one stage their barbarous and Seaborn disposition, undisciplined to wholesome Laws, and untutored to civility;
the cleere Sunshine of our Saviour, and his miracles every where opening to your conversion, Those coozening impostures of Sathan alwayes prest to their perdition;
the clear Sunshine of our Saviour, and his Miracles every where opening to your conversion, Those cozening Impostors of Sathan always pressed to their perdition;
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The slaves of my contempt shall become the subject of your admiration, and where you sought the glory of precedence, shall you scarce finde the grace of Imitation.
The slaves of my contempt shall become the Subject of your admiration, and where you sought the glory of precedence, shall you scarce find the grace of Imitation.
From the East and from the West, a faire rode way lies open to the Citty of the Saints; and the doore of repentance, which your perverse stubbornnesse hath shut up, shall the light of nature discover unto the Gentiles.
From the East and from the West, a fair road Way lies open to the city of the Saints; and the door of Repentance, which your perverse stubbornness hath shut up, shall the Light of nature discover unto the Gentiles.
and who but a coward without great reluctance can strike saile, when hee hoped a conquest? In the very browes of those opposites which faile of your advantages,
and who but a coward without great reluctance can strike sail, when he hoped a conquest? In the very brows of those opposites which fail of your advantages,
Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida, &c. Hitherto have we rivell'd out that line which wee finde twisted together in my Text as in one clue:
Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida, etc. Hitherto have we riveled out that line which we find twisted together in my Text as in one Clue:
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4. The first part in this generall division proposed to our discourse is a Commination, wherein you may be pleased to observe with mee these two circumstances,
4. The First part in this general division proposed to our discourse is a Commination, wherein you may be pleased to observe with me these two Circumstances,
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The manner of our Saviours speech in his commination, shewes it selfe in his Rhetoricall expression, consisting both in an apt Trope, and an elegant figure;
The manner of our Saviors speech in his commination, shows it self in his Rhetorical expression, consisting both in an apt Trope, and an elegant figure;
the other an elegant doubling or repetition of the same word, which the Rhetoritians call Anaphora. Hence might we draw a doctrine for the profitable and good use of eloquence in publique exercises,
the other an elegant doubling or repetition of the same word, which the Rhetoricians call Anaphora. Hence might we draw a Doctrine for the profitable and good use of eloquence in public exercises,
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But to venture my discouse upon so large a subject, as the sacred Oracles of the Prophets might suggest, I should shew my selfe like S. Austins childe, who laboured with a little spoone to exhaust the boundlesse Ocean. Who so list to transport the eye of his observance through the wise writings of Moyses the Lawgiver, the stately and high dialogues betwixt Iob and his friends, the passionate raptures of Esay and Ieremy, the harmonious straines of David the sweet Psalmist; shall finde the gravitie of matter, the variety of invention, the Majesty of phrase,
But to venture my discourse upon so large a Subject, as the sacred Oracles of the prophets might suggest, I should show my self like S. Austins child, who laboured with a little spoon to exhaust the boundless Ocean. Who so list to transport the eye of his observance through the wise writings of Moses the Lawgiver, the stately and high dialogues betwixt Job and his Friends, the passionate raptures of Isaiah and Ieremy, the harmonious strains of David the sweet Psalmist; shall find the gravity of matter, the variety of invention, the Majesty of phrase,
Neither had Moses with some other of the Prophets excused their backeward disposition, out of the slownesse and defect of language, had not the gift of eloquence stood highest in their estimation.
Neither had Moses with Some other of the prophets excused their backward disposition, out of the slowness and defect of language, had not the gift of eloquence stood highest in their estimation.
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Was it ever taxed in Apollos as a crime, that hee was reputed a man eloquent in the Scriptures? or were the tongues of the Apostles dipt in the sacred fountaine to any other end than artificially to worke upon mens affections,
Was it ever taxed in Apollos as a crime, that he was reputed a man eloquent in the Scriptures? or were the tongues of the Apostles dipped in the sacred fountain to any other end than artificially to work upon men's affections,
and fruitlesse is that eloquence, which is not grounded on sufficient matter, That vessell must needs suffer shipwrack, whose sailes carry more wind than the Bulke hath ballast to countermaund.
and fruitless is that eloquence, which is not grounded on sufficient matter, That vessel must needs suffer shipwreck, whose sails carry more wind than the Bulk hath ballast to countermand.
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And what other shall we esteeme of such elegance, but as of a Curtizan trimmed up in royall garments? But where these ornamēts are fitted to their true owner, where Art & Eloquence as two handmaids serve their Mistresse Divinity, what can they expect lesse than the best observance,
And what other shall we esteem of such elegance, but as of a Courtesan trimmed up in royal garments? But where these Ornament Are fitted to their true owner, where Art & Eloquence as two handmaids serve their Mistress Divinity, what can they expect less than the best observance,
or promise herselfe more than the greatest admiration? Faire and comely (I confesse) was the Spouse in the Canticles, as the Tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Salomon: yet discovered by her lover in her gorgeous attire of state and majesty, her lookes challenged a more lovely grace, & her presence found greater acceptance.
or promise herself more than the greatest admiration? Fair and comely (I confess) was the Spouse in the Canticles, as the Tents of Kedar, as the Curtains of Solomon: yet discovered by her lover in her gorgeous attire of state and majesty, her looks challenged a more lovely grace, & her presence found greater acceptance.
Religion as a faire Damosell, how soever cloathed, never wants her comely feature; and the face of Truth howsoever masked, never wants her true lustre:
Religion as a fair Damosel, how soever clothed, never Wants her comely feature; and the face of Truth howsoever masked, never Wants her true lustre:
and attended by her proper Equipage? There Art and Eloquence moove in their proper spheare, here seasonable and acceptable words challenge their true grace,
and attended by her proper Equipage? There Art and Eloquence move in their proper sphere, Here seasonable and acceptable words challenge their true grace,
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I speake not this (beloved) to ascribe overmuch to humane faculties, or preferre the inticing words of mans wisedome before Gods holy grace and Spirit.
I speak not this (Beloved) to ascribe overmuch to humane faculties, or prefer the enticing words of men Wisdom before God's holy grace and Spirit.
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in his garden the holy Scriptures, shall we onely crop those flowers of true Eloquence sufficient to puzzle the happiest Invention, and stagger mans greatest Industry.
in his garden the holy Scriptures, shall we only crop those flowers of true Eloquence sufficient to puzzle the Happiest Invention, and stagger men greatest Industry.
The first branch of doctrine, which offers it selfe to our Examination, is the Regular and just processe observed by Almighty God in Bethsaida and Chorazins punishment.
The First branch of Doctrine, which offers it self to our Examination, is the Regular and just process observed by Almighty God in Bethsaida and Chorazins punishment.
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yt eyther the word preached outwardly to their eares, or written inwardly in their hearts, should eyther correct or condemne, speake their comfort or confusion.
that either the word preached outwardly to their ears, or written inwardly in their hearts, should either correct or condemn, speak their Comfort or confusion.
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The sharpest curbe to head-strong affections is the feare of censure, & farre too predominant should we finde the swinge of our carnall desires, were there not a sharpe whip at their owne girdles.
The Sharpest curb to headstrong affections is the Fear of censure, & Far too predominant should we find the swinge of our carnal Desires, were there not a sharp whip At their own girdles.
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Spake not God to the conscience of prophane Esau through his fathers neglected blessing, the childish losse of his owne birthrigh? Spake he not to the sinfull Sodomites through the month of Lot, a carefull and religious Preacher? Spake he not to Iosephs brethren, through the remorse of a guilty conscience,
Spoke not God to the conscience of profane Esau through his Father's neglected blessing, the childish loss of his own birthrigh? Spoke he not to the sinful Sodomites through the Monn of Lot, a careful and religious Preacher? Spoke he not to Joseph's brothers, through the remorse of a guilty conscience,
and the fiery indignation of his servant Moses? Who more proud and contemptuous than Nebuchadnezzer, the founder of admired Babel? yet was his courage suddenly cast downe, at the sight of his owne vision, and Daniels propheticke comment.
and the fiery Indignation of his servant Moses? Who more proud and contemptuous than Nebuchadnezzar, the founder of admired Babel? yet was his courage suddenly cast down, At the sighed of his own vision, and Daniel's prophetic comment.
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Who more stately than Royall Blashaser sitting at a costly banquet, and crowned with a troope of Princes? yet was hee taught in the fatall inscription on the wall, to reade the Lords Iudgements and the subversion of his stately Empire.
Who more stately than Royal Blashaser sitting At a costly banquet, and crowned with a troop of Princes? yet was he taught in the fatal inscription on the wall, to read the lords Judgments and the subversion of his stately Empire.
Who more perverse and tyrannous than Pharaoh to the servile Israelites? yet might hee heare the Almighty speaking through Moses unexpected Message & prodigious miracles? Who more frozen to piety than the furious Philistims in Davids admired victories,
Who more perverse and tyrannous than Pharaoh to the servile Israelites? yet might he hear the Almighty speaking through Moses unexpected Message & prodigious Miracles? Who more frozen to piety than the furious philistines in Davids admired victories,
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and Goliahs shamefull overthrow? Who more senceles than the old worldlings before the deluge? yet might they understand Gods holy Majesty in Noahs unregarded Ambassage? who more stubborne than the hard hearted and stiffnecked Iewes? yet heard they daily in their streets and temples (as it were) the prostituted voyce of many Prophets; and to descend a little lower in this streame of sacred History, wherein all changes and actions give testimony:
and Goliath's shameful overthrow? Who more senseless than the old worldlings before the deluge? yet might they understand God's holy Majesty in Noahs unregarded Ambassage? who more stubborn than the hard hearted and Stiffnecked Iewes? yet herd they daily in their streets and Temples (as it were) the prostituted voice of many prophets; and to descend a little lower in this stream of sacred History, wherein all changes and actions give testimony:
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And what Pagan so drowned in the ditch of ignorance, and so nusled up in the schoole of impiety, to whose soule and secret apprehension God himselfe dictates not a law of nature grounded on certaine and undoubted Principles?
And what Pagan so drowned in the ditch of ignorance, and so nusled up in the school of impiety, to whose soul and secret apprehension God himself dictates not a law of nature grounded on certain and undoubted Principles?
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or returne backe his messengers with a sleevelesse answer? What other can we expect but that the Lord at length finding all his shafts of judgment and commination, eyther slightly lodged in their breasts,
or return back his messengers with a sleeveless answer? What other can we expect but that the Lord At length finding all his shafts of judgement and commination, either slightly lodged in their breasts,
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and enforce our stiff-necks to acknowledge his power, or stand it out to their owne destruction? A wronged pacience among men soone degenerates into furious indignation:
and enforce our stiff-necks to acknowledge his power, or stand it out to their own destruction? A wronged patience among men soon Degenerates into furious Indignation:
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and in the couse of ordinary conversation what greater motives of unkindenes than contempt or ingratitude? But with one who in the precise scale of justice waighes all unrighteousnesse, what greater motive can happen to stirre his indignation,
and in the couse of ordinary Conversation what greater motives of unkindness than contempt or ingratitude? But with one who in the precise scale of Justice weighs all unrighteousness, what greater motive can happen to stir his Indignation,
In these mens hearts is the Word of God sowen as seede amongst Tares, which the cares of this world are ready to choak up in the first growth to prevent all hope of fruit, or mature perfection.
In these men's hearts is the Word of God sown as seed among Tares, which the Cares of this world Are ready to choke up in the First growth to prevent all hope of fruit, or mature perfection.
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Speakes he to the lustfull leacher, & presents unto his conscience his lustfull and wanton behaviour and Goatish fornication? Some bewitching Lais is not farre off, to ransome his soule from pensivenesse,
Speaks he to the lustful Lecher, & presents unto his conscience his lustful and wanton behaviour and Goatish fornication? some bewitching Lais is not Far off, to ransom his soul from pensiveness,
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and drowne his sences in delicious and voluptuous pleasures? Speakes he to the covetous Cormorant, and discovers to his secret thoughts his griping Vsury, his base Lucre,
and drown his Senses in delicious and voluptuous pleasures? Speaks he to the covetous Cormorant, and discovers to his secret thoughts his gripping Usury, his base Lucre,
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and tyrannous oppression? The very sight of his golden Coffers proves as strong, as one of Circes charmes to bewitch his sences, and inchant his Iudgment.
and tyrannous oppression? The very sighed of his golden Coffers Proves as strong, as one of Circes charms to bewitch his Senses, and inchant his Judgement.
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Speakes he not to the conscience of the carelesse Pastour, and shewes him his halfe starved flocke straying on the barren Mountaines? The pursuite of a vacant Bishopricke gives him scarse leasure to looke about;
Speaks he not to the conscience of the careless Pastor, and shows him his half starved flock straying on the barren Mountains? The pursuit of a vacant Bishopric gives him scarce leisure to look about;
Speakes hee to the soule of the formall hypocrite, and presents as in a painted Sepulcher the inward rottennesse of the heart, cloathed over with a shining veile of sanctimonious piety? Policy straight plucks him by the sleeve,
Speaks he to the soul of the formal hypocrite, and presents as in a painted Sepulcher the inward rottenness of the heart, clothed over with a shining veil of sanctimonious piety? Policy straight plucks him by the sleeve,
A true patterne of which men wee shall finde represented in Grillus recorded by Plutarke, who by one of Circes charmes transformed into a swine, could not by all Vlysses eloquence bee induced to depose his hoggish nature,
A true pattern of which men we shall find represented in Grillus recorded by Plutarch, who by one of Circes charms transformed into a Swine, could not by all Ulysses eloquence be induced to depose his hoggish nature,
Such was the spirit of malicious Pharaoh in the fifth of Exodus, who currishly answered Moses & Aaron the Lords Ambassadours, Who is the Lord that I shoud let Israel goe? And to let passe sundry other the like examples,
Such was the Spirit of malicious Pharaoh in the fifth of Exodus, who currishly answered Moses & Aaron the lords ambassadors, Who is the Lord that I should let Israel go? And to let pass sundry other the like Examples,
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such was the spirit of that Apostate Iulian, who shut up all the tyranny of his wicked and irreligious reigne with a Vicisti Galilae. But such men I rather leave to Gods mercy than common censure:
such was the Spirit of that Apostate Iulian, who shut up all the tyranny of his wicked and irreligious Reign with a Vicisti Galilae. But such men I rather leave to God's mercy than Common censure:
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7. Greatnesse and authority in a generous temper are the spurres of a noble resolution, these are the best touchstones to try what Mettall our thoughts are made of:
7. Greatness and Authority in a generous temper Are the spurs of a noble resolution, these Are the best touchstones to try what Mettle our thoughts Are made of:
On this last men set the magnificent Cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida, the strength of Syria, the pride and glory of the Iewish Nation: Two Citties as well admired for strength and riches,
On this last men Set the magnificent Cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida, the strength of Syria, the pride and glory of the Jewish nation: Two Cities as well admired for strength and riches,
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as reverenced for antiquity and authority. Two Cities readier to lend to others, than borrow of them the dainties of this Earthly Paradise. Two Cities wanting nothing lesse,
as reverenced for antiquity and Authority. Two Cities Readier to lend to Others, than borrow of them the dainties of this Earthly Paradise. Two Cities wanting nothing less,
whence we may withgood warrant collect this profitable and usefull observation, That States and persons high and eminent, ought to conforme themselves to most eminent and worthy actions.
whence we may withgood warrant collect this profitable and useful observation, That States and Persons high and eminent, ought to conform themselves to most eminent and worthy actions.
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whereas oftentimes on the contrary part, the prejudice of basenesse in the man, or the scanting of fit occasions in the matter, unseasons many a noble resolution.
whereas oftentimes on the contrary part, the prejudice of baseness in the man, or the scanting of fit occasions in the matter, unseasons many a noble resolution.
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A greate Spirit shrowded under meane fortunes, sooner becomes the subject of contempt, than admiration. Nec facilè emergunt quorum virtutibus obstat, Res angusta domi, saith the Poet.
A great Spirit shrouded under mean fortune's, sooner becomes the Subject of contempt, than admiration. Nec facilè emergunt quorum virtutibus obstat, Rest Augusta At Home, Says the Poet.
Whence Aristotle our great Philosopher accounts those men best accoutred to play their prize in vertues schoole, to whom fortune gives the right hand of riches and reputation.
Whence Aristotle our great Philosopher accounts those men best accoutered to play their prize in Virtues school, to whom fortune gives the right hand of riches and reputation.
but where majesty of state, and magnificence of minde, where great riches and great resolution like the twins in Rebeccahs wombe strive for precedency, what other actions can the world expect,
but where majesty of state, and magnificence of mind, where great riches and great resolution like the twins in Rebeccahs womb strive for precedency, what other actions can the world expect,
but such as are stampt for eternity, and crowned with admiration? How farre may that Sickle bee thrust into to the harvest of vertue and religion, which is managed by magnanimitie, and countenanced by authority.
but such as Are stamped for eternity, and crowned with admiration? How Far may that Fickle be thrust into to the harvest of virtue and Religion, which is managed by magnanimity, and countenanced by Authority.
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than he that holds the Reynes in his owne hands, and prescribes a measure to his owne motion? How readily than ought such men to second their opportunities,
than he that holds the Reins in his own hands, and prescribes a measure to his own motion? How readily than ought such men to second their opportunities,
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and improve their places to their best advantage, whom God hath advanced, either in Church or Common wealth to high & magnificent Estates? Whom God hath endowed with riches, adorned with honours, backt with strength and friends, fortified with authority, and graced with opinions.
and improve their places to their best advantage, whom God hath advanced, either in Church or Common wealth to high & magnificent Estates? Whom God hath endowed with riches, adorned with honours, backed with strength and Friends, fortified with Authority, and graced with opinions.
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Aristotle limming out this Tree, expressed thereof onely two maine Branches, the one of Magnanimitie, the other of Magnificence; that from the print of Hercules foot, men might give a probable guesse unto his stature.
Aristotle limming out this Tree, expressed thereof only two main Branches, the one of Magnanimity, the other of Magnificence; that from the print of Hercules foot, men might give a probable guess unto his stature.
A short scambling in the Wildernesse, seemes sweeter than all the full flesh-pots of Egypt: Neither cares hee to how sharpe an edge, hunger might whet his appetite,
A short scambling in the Wilderness, seems Sweeten than all the full fleshpots of Egypt: Neither Cares he to how sharp an edge, hunger might whet his appetite,
The Arabian deserts before him, the Egyptians hostility behinde him, the roaring Sea beside him, the scorching Sunne above him, the barren soile beneath him, his pensive cares within him, the Israelites murmuring without him, might have taught many a tall Captaine, rather to purchase his peace with some basenesse,
The Arabian deserts before him, the egyptians hostility behind him, the roaring Sea beside him, the scorching Sun above him, the barren soil beneath him, his pensive Cares within him, the Israelites murmuring without him, might have taught many a tall Captain, rather to purchase his peace with Some baseness,
But why stand I gleaning these few eares in a full harvest? Davids strugling with Goliah, and yoaking the rough hewen Philistims. Solomons magnificence in the erection of his Temple, and promotion of wisedome;
But why stand I gleaning these few ears in a full harvest? Davids struggling with Goliath, and yoking the rough hewn philistines. Solomons magnificence in the erection of his Temple, and promotion of Wisdom;
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the Maccabees valour and constancy in vindicating the right of their Religion, with sundry other the like examples, would easily perswade a Christian to stake his life in Gods cause,
the Maccabees valour and constancy in vindicating the right of their Religion, with sundry other the like Examples, would Easily persuade a Christian to stake his life in God's cause,
To whom much is given, of him much shall be required (saith our Saviour: ) and who findes worse acceptance at his masters hand than hee that buries his Talent in the earth,
To whom much is given, of him much shall be required (Says our Saviour:) and who finds Worse acceptance At his Masters hand than he that buries his Talon in the earth,
A good lesson to checke the degenerate straine of many in the world, who like dunghill Crowes and carrion Kites, fly they never so high in preferment, looke alwayes downeward to the Earth,
A good Lesson to check the degenerate strain of many in the world, who like dunghill Crows and carrion Kites, fly they never so high in preferment, look always downward to the Earth,
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yet suddenly plucke them in at each fingers touch or sence of opposition? Heraclitus himselfe would laugh to see some among us like Aesops Asse laden with gold,
yet suddenly pluck them in At each fingers touch or sense of opposition? Heraclitus himself would laugh to see Some among us like Aesops Ass laden with gold,
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A great shouting heard Moses of the children of Israel comming from the Mount; but approaching neare, found all the stirre to bee raised about a golden Calfe.
A great shouting herd Moses of the children of Israel coming from the Mount; but approaching near, found all the stir to be raised about a golden Calf.
Such men are well characterized in Pliny, by a certaine beast in Scythia; which, as he reports, can turne himselfe almost into all colours and shapes, according to the things adjacent;
Such men Are well characterized in pliny, by a certain beast in Scythia; which, as he reports, can turn himself almost into all colours and shapes, according to the things adjacent;
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Too many such have we amongst us, who reflecting the beame of greatnesse, or enlightned with the impression of some other object, can shine as the Rainebow in divers coulours of choice graces and eminent perfections.
Too many such have we among us, who reflecting the beam of greatness, or enlightened with the impression of Some other Object, can shine as the Rainbow in diverse colours of choice graces and eminent perfections.
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Here could I strike home, but that I finde my selfe suddenly surprised with the blushing temper of Elihu the Buzite in the story of Iob: I am young (saith he) and yee are old,
Here could I strike home, but that I find my self suddenly surprised with the blushing temper of Elihu the Buzite in the story of Job: I am young (Says he) and ye Are old,
Heare O yee heads of Iacob, and hearken yee Princes of the house of Israel, is it not for you to know judgement? I am no shamelesse Cham to uncover a fathers nakednesse, no remorslesse Nero to open the entrailes of my mother.
Hear Oh ye Heads of Iacob, and harken ye Princes of the house of Israel, is it not for you to know judgement? I am no shameless Cham to uncover a Father's nakedness, no remorseless Nero to open the entrails of my mother.
Pride and Dunsery fitting in Moses chaire, Craft and Covetousnesse dispensing the affaires of our richest merchants, Luxury and lust serving in the Court of Princes:
Pride and Dunsery fitting in Moses chair, Craft and Covetousness dispensing the affairs of our Richest merchant's, Luxury and lust serving in the Court of Princes:
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yet leaving each man to his owne censure and application, I may (I hope) with modesty oppose to common view the dumbe pictures of Tyre and Sidon, two inferiour Citties, wherein every understanding eye may reade the disparity as well of opportunitie, as will, and perfection:
yet leaving each man to his own censure and application, I may (I hope) with modesty oppose to Common view the dumb pictures of Tyre and Sidon, two inferior Cities, wherein every understanding eye may read the disparity as well of opportunity, as will, and perfection:
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& the highest pitch of our discourse sets his last footing, where the cause had his first working ▪ whence Aristotle the Prince of Philosophers so much admired for his logicall wit, hath by some bin characterized in three especiall Epithites. First that he was NONLATINALPHABET, a lover of universalities;
& the highest pitch of our discourse sets his last footing, where the cause had his First working ▪ whence Aristotle the Prince of Philosophers so much admired for his logical wit, hath by Some been characterized in three especial Epithets. First that he was, a lover of Universalities;
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That exquisite method of discouse, which the glimmering light of Nature shewed to those Philosophers, shall a Christian finde expressed to the life in our Saviours sweet and elegant oration.
That exquisite method of discourse, which the glimmering Light of Nature showed to those Philosophers, shall a Christian find expressed to the life in our Saviors sweet and elegant oration.
For if (quoth he) those mighty workes had bin done in Tyre and Sidon which have beene done in you, they would have repented long agoe sitting in sackecloth and ashes.
For if (quoth he) those mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which have been done in you, they would have repented long ago sitting in Sackcloth and Ashes.
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The motive grounded on the comparative opposition betwixt Bethsaida and Chorazin on the one party, and Tyre and Sidon on the other, leades our enquiry to these circumstances.
The motive grounded on the comparative opposition betwixt Bethsaida and Chorazin on the one party, and Tyre and Sidon on the other, leads our enquiry to these Circumstances.
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First, the parties opposed to Bethsaida and Chorazin, to wit Tyre and Sidon. Secondly, the things wherein they were opposed, the acceptance of our Saviours actions.
First, the parties opposed to Bethsaida and Chorazin, to wit Tyre and Sidon. Secondly, the things wherein they were opposed, the acceptance of our Saviors actions.
Thirdly, the effect or consequence which might or should have followed the good use of those meanes, to wit, Repentance or contrition. Through these points while I by Gods assistance and your Christian patience shall usher forth your attention:
Thirdly, the Effect or consequence which might or should have followed the good use of those means, to wit, Repentance or contrition. Through these points while I by God's assistance and your Christian patience shall usher forth your attention:
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and howsoever Themistoles would by all means have a Citty to depend from the Sea, to the end (as Coelius Rhodiginus imagins) he might transferre the power frō the Nobility to the shipmasters:
and howsoever Themistoles would by all means have a city to depend from the Sea, to the end (as Coelius Rhodiginus imagins) he might transfer the power from the Nobilt to the shipmasters:
Yet the old Athenians by his great wisedome and experience, were perswaded to draw their inhabitants as much as they could from Sea traffique to tillage of the ground and husbandry:
Yet the old Athenians by his great Wisdom and experience, were persuaded to draw their inhabitants as much as they could from Sea traffic to tillage of the ground and Husbandry:
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This Seaborne disposition affecting the Citties of Tyre and Sydon, might seeme much to disadvantage them in performance of such offices of piety and Religion, which in Bethsaida and Chorazin the occasion of opportunities,
This Seaborn disposition affecting the Cities of Tyre and Sidon, might seem much to disadvantage them in performance of such Offices of piety and Religion, which in Bethsaida and Chorazin the occasion of opportunities,
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and expectation of others might seeme to challenge. Finding then their conditionall repentance supposed to follow Christs Miracles, had this then beene acted,
and expectation of Others might seem to challenge. Finding then their conditional Repentance supposed to follow Christ Miracles, had this then been acted,
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and opposed to Bethsaida's and Chorazins backwardnesse, wee might hence aptly have collected this observation, That men which with lesse meanes goe further in the progresse of Religion, shall be better accepted,
and opposed to Bethsaida's and Chorazins backwardness, we might hence aptly have collected this observation, That men which with less means go further in the progress of Religion, shall be better accepted,
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Nature, Art, and Exercise are the three first stones in learnings Edifice, whereof the former commends our Makers bounty, the second our Teachers care, the other our owne industry.
Nature, Art, and Exercise Are the three First stones in learning's Edifice, whereof the former commends our Makers bounty, the second our Teachers care, the other our own industry.
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Consonant to these three lights of humane science, are discovered to us in holy Scripture the three first grounds of Religion; An apprehensive Grace to receive, a certaine Law or precept to direct, and a religious practise to perfect.
Consonant to these three lights of humane science, Are discovered to us in holy Scripture the three First grounds of Religion; an apprehensive Grace to receive, a certain Law or precept to Direct, and a religious practice to perfect.
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Neither is Gods proceeding in this kind opposite to humane justice, which (as our Philosophers have taught us) is wont to poize the scale of distributive justice in a Geometricall proportion,
Neither is God's proceeding in this kind opposite to humane Justice, which (as our Philosophers have taught us) is wont to poize the scale of distributive Justice in a Geometrical proportion,
and finde in our selves the neglect of greater? Sodom & Gomorrha, those two first daughters of desolation are opposed in this comparative judgement, to Capernaum, a prime darling of the Iewish Nation:
and find in our selves the neglect of greater? Sodom & Gomorrha, those two First daughters of desolation Are opposed in this comparative judgement, to Capernaum, a prime darling of the Jewish nation:
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the happy wind which wafts us forward is the Divine Spirit of God, wch from those remote countries and farre distant ages, is ready to arrive at our times and Regions as the last haven;
the happy wind which wafts us forward is the Divine Spirit of God, which from those remote countries and Far distant ages, is ready to arrive At our times and Regions as the last Haven;
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12. The old Carle in the Poet stood laughing amaine at the tale of Tantalus, till hee found himselfe taunted in the end with a — mutato nomine de te Fabula narratur.
12. The old Carl in the Poet stood laughing amain At the tale of Tantalus, till he found himself taunted in the end with a — Mutato nomine de te Fabula narratur.
Nothing seemed more ridiculous to the fond Athenians than the Carriers contention with the Scholler, about the hire of an Asses shadow, till they found themselves pointed at by Demosthenes in the serious Morall.
Nothing seemed more ridiculous to the found Athenians than the Carriers contention with the Scholar, about the hire of an Asses shadow, till they found themselves pointed At by Demosthenes in the serious Moral.
and our Saviours judgement on the Iewes with approbation? But shift the scene, the selfesame Theater of judgement which even now left you spectators, now findes you Actours;
and our Saviors judgement on the Iewes with approbation? But shift the scene, the selfsame Theater of judgement which even now left you spectators, now finds you Actors;
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and with the caviling Lawyer cry, Tho case is altred? Should we set in view of judicious insight, the matchlesse industry of our bordering Neighbours, the supine negligence of our owne nation:
and with the caviling Lawyer cry, Though case is altered? Should we Set in view of judicious insight, the matchless industry of our bordering Neighbours, the supine negligence of our own Nation:
the manifold obstacles barring their passage in the progresse of Religion; the store of opportunities, which stirre and steare us to Salvation: what starting hole can be left us to escape Gods sentence,
the manifold obstacles barring their passage in the progress of Religion; the store of opportunities, which stir and steer us to Salvation: what starting hold can be left us to escape God's sentence,
or secure us from perdition? What serious judgement would not admire in their penury what we neglect in our plenty? and confesse their industrious humility to ascend higher than our insolent security? Compare and oppose on the one side that bounteous hand of plenty, which fills up our channells with milke and honey;
or secure us from perdition? What serious judgement would not admire in their penury what we neglect in our plenty? and confess their Industria humility to ascend higher than our insolent security? Compare and oppose on the one side that bounteous hand of plenty, which fills up our channels with milk and honey;
The boysterous stormes of warre which depopulates their Citties, and lay waste their villages. The cleare Rivers of Science and Religion derived through each veine of our vigorous government;
The boisterous storms of war which depopulates their Cities, and lay waste their villages. The clear rivers of Science and Religion derived through each vein of our vigorous government;
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the contagious vapour of Idolatry and superstition, as a pestilence spreading their infection: The charming tongues of many sweet singers which daily speake to our instruction:
the contagious vapour of Idolatry and Superstition, as a pestilence spreading their infection: The charming tongues of many sweet singers which daily speak to our instruction:
Their religious charity willing with the very dogges to licke the soares of pining Lazarus; our uncharitable cruelty and reproach of Christs Ministers, with delicious Dives scarce affording them our Gates for succour.
Their religious charity willing with the very Dogs to lick the soars of pining Lazarus; our uncharitable cruelty and reproach of Christ Ministers, with delicious Dives scarce affording them our Gates for succour.
Here could I wish some modest Aposiopesis would secretly suggest and whisper to each mans conscience that judgement, which my discourse feares almost to pronounce, yet our sinnes deserve.
Here could I wish Some modest Aposiopesis would secretly suggest and whisper to each men conscience that judgement, which my discourse fears almost to pronounce, yet our Sins deserve.
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and where to my former proposition, stampt by God himselfe, by truth and evidence, our owne conscience addes an assumption what cunning Sophister can shut out the conclusion? But casting mine eyes on this faire assembly, mee thinkes I stand as the Prophet Balaam amidst the Lords Army, inforced to turne my bitternesse into blessing;
and where to my former proposition, stamped by God himself, by truth and evidence, our own conscience adds an Assump what cunning Sophister can shut out the conclusion? But casting mine eyes on this fair assembly, me thinks I stand as the Prophet balaam amid the lords Army, enforced to turn my bitterness into blessing;
Can any people plead more exemption than the sonnes of the Church? or any prescription give more immunity than the Charter of the Christians? Was not populous Iury spacious enough to shut out this Assises, nor the Regions round about large enough to bung up the mouth of Iustice, or blunt the edge of execution:
Can any people plead more exemption than the Sons of the Church? or any prescription give more immunity than the Charter of the Christians? Was not populous Jury spacious enough to shut out this Assizes, nor the Regions round about large enough to bung up the Mouth of justice, or blunt the edge of execution:
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and submit themselves to so strict an examination? How ready here is flesh and blood with Ionas to fly from the judgement which is in the midde way attending it;
and submit themselves to so strict an examination? How ready Here is Flesh and blood with Ionas to fly from the judgement which is in the mid Way attending it;
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justice disdaines all encounters but a cleare Conscience, and bootelesse it is to hide those sinnes from our owne censure, which lye open to Gods judgement.
Justice disdains all encounters but a clear Conscience, and bootless it is to hide those Sins from our own censure, which lie open to God's judgement.
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What ingenuous stranger from the face of this populous and stately Citty, will promise himselfe lesse proficiency in Religion, than hee findes advantages of meanes;
What ingenuous stranger from the face of this populous and stately city, will promise himself less proficiency in Religion, than he finds advantages of means;
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and number of your Preachers, the free and frequent use and practise of Religious exercises, the strict forme of your discipline, the due administration of justice, the wholesomnesse of your lawes, are all able to burthen each mans expectation,
and number of your Preachers, the free and frequent use and practice of Religious exercises, the strict Form of your discipline, the due administration of Justice, the wholesomnesse of your laws, Are all able to burden each men expectation,
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their Pastors chased away, or slaughtered in the streets, the free use of the Gospel prohibited, Idolatry and superstition under paine of death commanded.
their Pastors chased away, or slaughtered in the streets, the free use of the Gospel prohibited, Idolatry and Superstition under pain of death commanded.
and shew you as in a Map of desolation, their houses razed, their vineyards spoyled, their Corne fields consumed, their bounds altered, their right usurped,
and show you as in a Map of desolation, their houses razed, their vineyards spoiled, their Corn fields consumed, their bounds altered, their right usurped,
who would not admire in their penury, what we neglect in our plenty, & hold their very imitation more praiseworthy than our example? I am no humorous travellour to affect no flowers,
who would not admire in their penury, what we neglect in our plenty, & hold their very imitation more praiseworthy than our Exampl? I am no humorous traveler to affect no flowers,
but such as grow in a forraine garden yet from the improvement of our Neighbours poore stocke and good husbandry, might we extract some good argument of perswasion to awaken our owne industry.
but such as grow in a foreign garden yet from the improvement of our Neighbours poor stock and good Husbandry, might we extract Some good argument of persuasion to awaken our own industry.
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& can we sleepe amidst the full sheaves of a plentiful harvest? Can wee behold them plowing up the barren soyle to extort from her needy entrailes a small crop of knowledge and Religion? and shall we suffer our fruitfull vineyard so often watered with the dew of heaven,
& can we sleep amid the full sheaves of a plentiful harvest? Can we behold them plowing up the barren soil to extort from her needy entrails a small crop of knowledge and Religion? and shall we suffer our fruitful vineyard so often watered with the due of heaven,
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and planted by so many skillfull Gardners, to groane under ungratefull Bryars, and starve for want of husbandry? Their straw is taken from them by their cruell Taske-Masters,
and planted by so many skilful Gardners, to groan under ungrateful Briars, and starve for want of Husbandry? Their straw is taken from them by their cruel Taske-Masters,
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All materialls are supplied us towards the erection of the Lords house, and shall our Iudustry be only wanting to our selves? What more could the Lord doe unto his Vineyard than hee hath already performed? hath he not hedged it, planted it, dressed it ▪ and built a Winepresse in it? and shall all our fruits prove wilde grapes in the gathering, or the Wine shrinke in the vintage? If the example of our friends cannot stirre up Imitation, or checque our sluggish disposition;
All materials Are supplied us towards the erection of the lords house, and shall our Industry be only wanting to our selves? What more could the Lord do unto his Vineyard than he hath already performed? hath he not hedged it, planted it, dressed it ▪ and built a Winepress in it? and shall all our fruits prove wild grapes in the gathering, or the Wine shrink in the vintage? If the Exampl of our Friends cannot stir up Imitation, or checque our sluggish disposition;
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See wee not our factious Romanists to compasse sea and Land to make Proselites, and shall we sitting at home in our houses, shut our doores against the entrance of Christs Messenges? Shall the Iesuits like those mighty sonnes of Anak come against us with their overstudied Impostures,
See we not our factious Romanists to compass sea and Land to make Proselytes, and shall we sitting At home in our houses, shut our doors against the Entrance of Christ Messages? Shall the Iesuits like those mighty Sons of Anak come against us with their overstudied Impostors,
than make sale of our owne sufficiencie? Shall all the Coffers and Cabbinets of that Babilonish Strumpet be enhanced to furnish their expedition? Shall Rome disrobe her felfe of her braveries, and the Indios expose their unknowne treasures in the defence of their Antichristian Hierarchy? and shall we suffer the Worthies of our Church for want of encouragement or meanes,
than make sale of our own sufficiency? Shall all the Coffers and Cabinets of that Babylonish Strumpet be enhanced to furnish their expedition? Shall Room disrobe her self of her Braveries, and the Indios expose their unknown treasures in the defence of their Antichristian Hierarchy? and shall we suffer the Worthies of our Church for want of encouragement or means,
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than Tyre and Sydon against Bethsaida and Chorazin: More propitious shall Sodome and Gomorrah finde the day of judgement than Capernaum the pride of Palestine; as shee which having received better meanes of recovery, had marched further in the broad way of impiety.
than Tyre and Sidon against Bethsaida and Chorazin: More propitious shall Sodom and Gomorrah find the day of judgement than Capernaum the pride of Palestine; as she which having received better means of recovery, had marched further in the broad Way of impiety.
Which leades our discourse to the next point propounded to our consideration, the things wherein Tyre and Sydon were compared to Bethsaida and Chorazin, to wit, the contempt of Christs workes, and impenitence.
Which leads our discourse to the next point propounded to our consideration, the things wherein Tyre and Sidon were compared to Bethsaida and Chorazin, to wit, the contempt of Christ works, and impenitence.
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He found the contempt of his person, the contempt of his words & miracles; hee found the contempt of his Lawes & Commandements, the contempt of his sacred courtesies.
He found the contempt of his person, the contempt of his words & Miracles; he found the contempt of his Laws & commandments, the contempt of his sacred courtesies.
then delivers them over to ruine and destruction, as the speedy executioners of his vengeance. As if hee would thereby copie out unto us this infallible observation:
then delivers them over to ruin and destruction, as the speedy executioners of his vengeance. As if he would thereby copy out unto us this infallible observation:
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Should antiquity communicate her store to Memory, and History expose all her treasure to observation? The whole world would seeme the Scene, and the beginning and end of time the bounds.
Should antiquity communicate her store to Memory, and History expose all her treasure to observation? The Whole world would seem the Scene, and the beginning and end of time the bounds.
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Time which hath seene the rise and fall of many puissant and famous Empires, the erection and decay of many stately Trophies, the greatnesse and confusion of many magnificent nations:
Time which hath seen the rise and fallen of many puissant and famous Empires, the erection and decay of many stately Trophies, the greatness and confusion of many magnificent Nations:
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The scattered ruines of that sometime chosen generation, groaning as yet under the worlds scorne and their owne calamitie, carry (as it were) ingraven in their foreheads the fatall markes of Gods curse, and their owne infidelity.
The scattered ruins of that sometime chosen generation, groaning as yet under the world's scorn and their own calamity, carry (as it were) engraven in their foreheads the fatal marks of God's curse, and their own infidelity.
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And that promised land, wherewith as with a second Eden, God sometimes inriched those sonnes of disobedience, shewes her face to this age no otherwise than as an unpeopled wildernesse exposed to fruitlesse sterility and pagan usurpation.
And that promised land, wherewith as with a second Eden, God sometime enriched those Sons of disobedience, shows her face to this age no otherwise than as an unpeopled Wilderness exposed to fruitless sterility and pagan usurpation.
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than the example of her owne shame? yt she which somtimes as the bright starre of the East shone to the Nations terrour and the world admiration, stands now as a blazing Commet in the worlds eye, to threaten our security.
than the Exampl of her own shame? that she which sometimes as the bright star of the East shone to the nations terror and the world admiration, Stands now as a blazing Comet in the world's eye, to threaten our security.
Should I leade your remembrance through the gates of that beseiged Citty, and place your affections in the sad theater of desolation, your passion might perhaps exceede my description,
Should I lead your remembrance through the gates of that besieged city, and place your affections in the sad theater of desolation, your passion might perhaps exceed my description,
There an outragious bloodhound, dragging some disconsolable widdow by her dishevilled haires. Here blazing Comets, and signes from heaven, the apparent Markes of anger;
There an outrageous bloodhound, dragging Some disconsolable widow by her dishevilled hairs. Here blazing Comets, and Signs from heaven, the apparent Marks of anger;
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All these calamities notwithstanding, the highest pitch of misery, which eyther history could ascend, or nature suffer, is by our Saviour termed but the beginning of sorrowes.
All these calamities notwithstanding, the highest pitch of misery, which either history could ascend, or nature suffer, is by our Saviour termed but the beginning of sorrows.
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and turning to the Gentiles. These are the poore witnesses of Christ, in whose opposed wants and miseries, they might well reade their owne sinne and condemnation.
and turning to the Gentiles. These Are the poor Witnesses of christ, in whose opposed Wants and misery's, they might well read their own sin and condemnation.
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Which leades our observation to the third and last point, which is the effect and consequence which should have followed Christs workes, had they beene wrought among the Tyrians and Sydonians ▪
Which leads our observation to the third and last point, which is the Effect and consequence which should have followed Christ works, had they been wrought among the Tyrians and Sidonians ▪
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First, our Saviours foresight supposed to bee the ground of his Prediction. Secondly, the cause, out of which Grace and Repentance are usually ingendred in the sonnes of the Church.
First, our Saviors foresight supposed to be the ground of his Prediction. Secondly, the cause, out of which Grace and Repentance Are usually engendered in the Sons of the Church.
Thirdly, the manner of their repentance, to wit, in Sackcloth and Ashes. To begin with the first, wee must observe that out of this conditionate repentance of the Tyrians and Sydonians, a ground is rather sought than found by our adversaries the Iesuits, to establish a certaine middle kind of knowledge in Almighty God, and free will in man.
Thirdly, the manner of their Repentance, to wit, in sackcloth and Ashes. To begin with the First, we must observe that out of this conditionate Repentance of the Tyrians and Sidonians, a ground is rather sought than found by our Adversaries the Iesuits, to establish a certain middle kind of knowledge in Almighty God, and free will in man.
The object (as the Schoolemen generall consent) of Gods naturall & first knowledge, termed Scientia simplicis intelligentiae, comprehends the latitude of things past, present and to come,
The Object (as the Schoolmen general consent) of God's natural & First knowledge, termed Scientia Simplicio intelligentiae, comprehends the latitude of things past, present and to come,
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The second of free knowledge depending onely on his decree, termed by the Schoolemen Scientia visionis, is the prescience of things absolutely and necessarily decreed to come to passe.
The second of free knowledge depending only on his Decree, termed by the Schoolmen Scientia visionis, is the prescience of things absolutely and necessarily decreed to come to pass.
Sith then the conversion of the Tyrians and Sidonians, which God foresaw should attend his works, had he there acted thē, went beyond a meere possibility of being,
Sith then the conversion of the Tyrians and Sidonians, which God foresaw should attend his works, had he there acted them, went beyond a mere possibility of being,
by which conditionate events are foreseene of God. To this we may breefely answer with some of our side, that the Scientia visionis comprehends not onely such things as are absolutely to come to passe,
by which conditionate events Are foreseen of God. To this we may briefly answer with Some of our side, that the Scientia visionis comprehends not only such things as Are absolutely to come to pass,
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Now concerning future contingent things which never come to passe, there is given not a formall but a virtuall decree of such things, to wit, which should exist,
Now Concerning future contingent things which never come to pass, there is given not a formal but a virtual Decree of such things, to wit, which should exist,
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and not out of the use of their free will, as they erroniously imagine. But truth never wants an adversary to oppose, or errour a subtility to contradict:
and not out of the use of their free will, as they erroneously imagine. But truth never Wants an adversary to oppose, or error a subtility to contradict:
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If God (say our Iesuits ) foresaw their conversion, and thereon decreed to annex unto his miracles a saving and prevenient Grace, what force shall we finde in our Saviours exprobration? Eyther God foresaw the repentance of the Tyrians and Sydonians, and the perversenesse of the Iewes as emergent from the fruits of their owne free-wills;
If God (say our Iesuits) foresaw their conversion, and thereon decreed to annex unto his Miracles a Saving and prevenient Grace, what force shall we find in our Saviors exprobration? Either God foresaw the Repentance of the Tyrians and Sidonians, and the perverseness of the Iewes as emergent from the fruits of their own Free-wills;
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If yee grant the former, what barre shall wee set against free-will and Scientia media which wee establish? If the latter, what advantage of meanes and opportunity could the Iewes challenge beyond the Tyrians and Sydonians, and what reason had our Saviour to upbraid the one with the others conditionate conversion? The ground of our assertion is yet unshaken:
If ye grant the former, what bar shall we Set against freewill and Scientia media which we establish? If the latter, what advantage of means and opportunity could the Iewes challenge beyond the Tyrians and Sidonians, and what reason had our Saviour to upbraid the one with the Others conditionate conversion? The ground of our assertion is yet unshaken:
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What should hinder then our Saviour Christ upbraidingly to oppose the Tyrians and Sydonians conditionate repentance to the Iewes stiff-necked and obdurate obstinacy, sith the former had lesse disabled themselves from the acceptance of Gods favours;
What should hinder then our Saviour christ upbraidingly to oppose the Tyrians and Sidonians conditionate Repentance to the Iewes Stiffnecked and obdurate obstinacy, sith the former had less disabled themselves from the acceptance of God's favours;
the others had maliciously cast a blocke in that way which should leade them to Salvation. Should two young Students stand in competition for some preferment;
the Others had maliciously cast a block in that Way which should lead them to Salvation. Should two young Students stand in competition for Some preferment;
What ingenuous Governour would not reject and discountenance the one, encourage and advance the other? Not that eyther of himselfe was able to worke out or deserve his owne Immunity;
What ingenuous Governor would not reject and discountenance the one, encourage and advance the other? Not that either of himself was able to work out or deserve his own Immunity;
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Thus farre might we answer our sworne enemies the Iesuits at their owne weapons, and make the mint of Schoole divinity to serve better for our defence, than their assault.
Thus Far might we answer our sworn enemies the Iesuits At their own weapons, and make the mint of School divinity to serve better for our defence, than their assault.
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But why should we shew our selves so curious with the Israelites to run unto the Philistims to have our swords sharpned? The propriety and phrase of speech, wherein the Spirit of God usually accommodates himselfe to our understanding, might sufficiently cleare this place from any such perplext subtility,
But why should we show our selves so curious with the Israelites to run unto the philistines to have our swords sharpened? The propriety and phrase of speech, wherein the Spirit of God usually accommodates himself to our understanding, might sufficiently clear this place from any such perplexed subtility,
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But had these Sophisters in using the authority of holy writ, beene as sincere as subtile, they would not (like Chymicks out of their metalls ) have laboured to extract out of the Text what God and nature never meant,
But had these Sophisters in using the Authority of holy writ, been as sincere as subtle, they would not (like Chemics out of their metals) have laboured to extract out of the Text what God and nature never meant,
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wherein by the Tyrians and Sidonians, a rude and neglected people, he taxed the Iewes neglect in hearing his sacred Sermons, and observing his mighty miracles.
wherein by the Tyrians and Sidonians, a rude and neglected people, he taxed the Iewes neglect in hearing his sacred Sermons, and observing his mighty Miracles.
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15. The dore of Repentance which opens unto us the sweet aspect of Gods mercy, is fastned on two hinges, whereof the first is Gods prevenient grace, which dictates unto our understanding the mysteries of the Divine Law,
15. The door of Repentance which Opens unto us the sweet aspect of God's mercy, is fastened on two hinges, whereof the First is God's prevenient grace, which dictates unto our understanding the Mysteres of the Divine Law,
and that contempt obvious to our Saviours observation, seconded by his heavy commination, may easily expresse the horror and guilt of willfull impenitence,
and that contempt obvious to our Saviors observation, seconded by his heavy commination, may Easily express the horror and guilt of wilful impenitence,
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And howsoever the Iewes amongst other Nations seeme to stand highest in Gods indignation, as no sooner confirmed by his first pattent, the first sonnes of his adoption;
And howsoever the Iewes among other nations seem to stand highest in God's Indignation, as no sooner confirmed by his First patent, the First Sons of his adoption;
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The cleare Sunshine of the Gospel confined for a time to their hemyspheare, hath enlarged his influence from East to West; and the sound of Gods word, (the partition wall broken downe) is found to have dispersed it selfe to all Nations.
The clear Sunshine of the Gospel confined for a time to their hemyspheare, hath enlarged his influence from East to West; and the found of God's word, (the partition wall broken down) is found to have dispersed it self to all nations.
and can we repose a greater affiance in Gods favours, than our owne penitent inclination dares to justifie? Thinke you those on whom the Tower of Siloe fell, are greater sinners than all the rest? I tell you nay,
and can we repose a greater affiance in God's favours, than our own penitent inclination dares to justify? Think you those on whom the Tower of Siloe fell, Are greater Sinners than all the rest? I tell you nay,
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but by a seasonable repentance to prevent our punishment, and by our prostrate humility abate the edge of Gods indignation ▪ Which calls to minde two other circumstances left as yet to our examination in the Tyrians and Sydonians penitency. 1. The time that they would have repented, long agoe. 2. The manner, to wit, in sackcloth and ashes, of which a few words; as time shall give permission.
but by a seasonable Repentance to prevent our punishment, and by our prostrate humility abate the edge of God's Indignation ▪ Which calls to mind two other Circumstances left as yet to our examination in the Tyrians and Sidonians Penitency. 1. The time that they would have repented, long ago. 2. The manner, to wit, in Sackcloth and Ashes, of which a few words; as time shall give permission.
as well how, as wherein to dispose and improve her industry to the best approbation. If all civill actions else seeme to challenge interest in this grace of Times opportunacy,
as well how, as wherein to dispose and improve her industry to the best approbation. If all civil actions Else seem to challenge Interest in this grace of Times opportunacy,
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how much more stands the duty of repentance engaged to such circumstances, wherein Misery as ashamed of her selfe, is enforced to addresse it selfe to Gods mercy,
how much more Stands the duty of Repentance engaged to such Circumstances, wherein Misery as ashamed of her self, is Enforced to address it self to God's mercy,
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and guilty sinnes stand to be arraigned before Gods high Majesty? If Chorazin and Bethsaida in the first infancy of Christianity had beene found so faire ( outshined by Tyre and Sydon, ) had Christs works beene there shewen to their acceptance;
and guilty Sins stand to be arraigned before God's high Majesty? If Chorazin and Bethsaida in the First infancy of Christianity had been found so fair (outshined by Tyre and Sidon,) had Christ works been there shown to their acceptance;
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Long since have the knowledge of our Saviours miracles and Sermons, the daily Ministery of his Preachers, given sufficient evidence of his extraordinary love and abused patience.
Long since have the knowledge of our Saviors Miracles and Sermons, the daily Ministry of his Preachers, given sufficient evidence of his extraordinary love and abused patience.
Long since have his corrections and punishments, as the messengers of his wrathfull displeasure, summoned our slacknesse to his Court of Iustice: famine and pestilence have long since scaled your Citty walls;
Long since have his corrections and punishments, as the messengers of his wrathful displeasure, summoned our slackness to his Court of justice: famine and pestilence have long since scaled your city walls;
And is this (beloved) a time to procrastinate our repentance, and trespasse further on his patience? Stand wee not already (beloved) at the barre of his justice, expecting every houre, the giving up of the verdict, and the fatall sentence of Condemnation? And can wee be so sencelesse to play with death,
And is this (Beloved) a time to procrastinate our Repentance, and trespass further on his patience? Stand we not already (Beloved) At the bar of his Justice, expecting every hour, the giving up of the verdict, and the fatal sentence of Condemnation? And can we be so senseless to play with death,
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and stake Heaven against Hell, & buy a minutes space of pleasure with a perpetuall and datelesse durance of damnation? The least mites of our sinnes summoned up together, will swell into an infinite:
and stake Heaven against Hell, & buy a minutes Molle of pleasure with a perpetual and dateless durance of damnation? The least mites of our Sins summoned up together, will swell into an infinite:
To day if you will heare the Lords voyce, harden not your hearts, but bring forth fruit worthy Repentance. Herein the inclination of the Tyrians and Sydonians foreseene of our Saviour, might trace you out the way,
To day if you will hear the lords voice, harden not your hearts, but bring forth fruit worthy Repentance. Herein the inclination of the Tyrians and Sidonians foreseen of our Saviour, might trace you out the Way,
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and at first call of Gods Grace and Spirit awake contrition, had they not seconded and seasoned their contrite soules, groaning under the heavy weight of sinne, with devout humility:
and At First call of God's Grace and Spirit awake contrition, had they not seconded and seasoned their contrite Souls, groaning under the heavy weight of sin, with devout humility:
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The soyle wherein this hearbe of grace rootes it selfe, is the heart of a true Christian, whence it derives & spreads his branches outwardly in our exteriour actions and behaviour,
The soil wherein this herb of grace roots it self, is the heart of a true Christian, whence it derives & spreads his branches outwardly in our exterior actions and behaviour,
as Emblemes of contrition, so pleasing unto God that in Reprobates themselves, though not effectuall to Salvation, it hath beene found sometimes so farre accepted,
as Emblems of contrition, so pleasing unto God that in Reprobates themselves, though not effectual to Salvation, it hath been found sometime so Far accepted,
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though not ascended the highest pitch of true Repentance; wrought notwithstanding so much good in Gods favour, 〈 ◊ 〉 the suspension of punishment, and their Citties preservation.
though not ascended the highest pitch of true Repentance; wrought notwithstanding so much good in God's favour, 〈 ◊ 〉 the suspension of punishment, and their Cities preservation.
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yet as so many lines directed to one Center, they ought all to meete in the happie period of Gods gracious favour, the onely cause and groundworke of our salvation.
yet as so many lines directed to one Centre, they ought all to meet in the happy Period of God's gracious favour, the only cause and groundwork of our salvation.
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