THE Evangelic Prophet is very particular, throughout This Chapter, in describing the sudden and mighty increase of Christianity, its triumphant progress thrô all Nations,
THE Evangelic Prophet is very particular, throughout This Chapter, in describing the sudden and mighty increase of Christianity, its triumphant progress thrô all nations,
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And this Wondrous Enlargement of it, he takes occasion (at the Close of the Chapter) Particularly to magnifie from the consideration of that Small Appearance it should make at first,
And this Wondrous Enlargement of it, he Takes occasion (At the Close of the Chapter) Particularly to magnify from the consideration of that Small Appearance it should make At First,
and make some suitable Reflections upon it, with regard, both to Those who liv'd Then, When this stop was put to the Gospel, and to Us, who live Now in the Latter Ages of the World.
and make Some suitable Reflections upon it, with regard, both to Those who lived Then, When this stop was put to the Gospel, and to Us, who live Now in the Latter Ages of the World.
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and to consider, how swift and strange the Increase of the Gospel was, at, and after its first setting out from Jerusalem. And the Account of this is as much above Imagination, as it is beyond Dispute.
and to Consider, how swift and strange the Increase of the Gospel was, At, and After its First setting out from Jerusalem. And the Account of this is as much above Imagination, as it is beyond Dispute.
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These receiv'd a mighty addition to their number on the very day of Pentecost, the day on which the Apostles enter'd on the Public Exercise of Their Ministry;
These received a mighty addition to their number on the very day of Pentecost, the day on which the Apostles entered on the Public Exercise of Their Ministry;
even on That day Three Thousand Souls were brought over to the Faith, by a Sermon of S. Peters: so well did that Spiritual Fisher begin to make good the Character, which Christ had given of him, that he should catch men. After this, the number of the Disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, says the same holy Pen: (greatly even in proportion to their first increase) Indeed so much,
even on That day Three Thousand Souls were brought over to the Faith, by a Sermon of S. Peter's: so well did that Spiritual Fisher begin to make good the Character, which christ had given of him, that he should catch men. After this, the number of the Disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, Says the same holy Pen: (greatly even in proportion to their First increase) Indeed so much,
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and so fast, that even the Acts of the Apostles (which being written by S. Luke, the Companion of S. Paul, are spent chiefly in giving an account of That Particular Apostles Labours and Travels,
and so fast, that even the Acts of the Apostles (which being written by S. Lycia, the Companion of S. Paul, Are spent chiefly in giving an account of That Particular Apostles Labours and Travels,
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and of Those of them only which he underwent in some Few First years of his Ministry) I say (the Acts of the Apostles) do (however) contain an account of the spreading of the Gospel Forward• thrô many Eastern Countries,
and of Those of them only which he underwent in Some Few First Years of his Ministry) I say (the Acts of the Apostles) do (however) contain an account of the spreading of the Gospel Forward• thrô many Eastern Countries,
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Indeed, The Writers of the Story of the Church do with one consent agree, that Scythia, India, Gaul, and Egypt, all the most distant parts of the World Then known, had the Doctrine of Christ conveyed to them in less than forty years, i. e. before the destruction of the Jewish State by Titus.
Indeed, The Writers of the Story of the Church do with one consent agree, that Scythia, India, Gaul, and Egypt, all the most distant parts of the World Then known, had the Doctrine of christ conveyed to them in less than forty Years, i. e. before the destruction of the Jewish State by Titus.
And what Degree of success the Voice of These Preachers had in the several Countries, thrô which it sounded, we may learn from the Antient Apologists, who, e're Two Centuries were run out, pleaded for Christianity, on the account of its vast and incredible numbers;
And what Degree of success the Voice of These Preachers had in the several Countries, thrô which it sounded, we may Learn from the Ancient Apologists, who, ever Two Centuries were run out, pleaded for Christianity, on the account of its vast and incredible numbers;
Unto what is the Kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a Grain of Mustardseed, which a man took and threw into his garden;
Unto what is the Kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a Grain of Mustard seed, which a man took and threw into his garden;
And, again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the Kingdom of God? It is like Leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until the Whole was leavened.
And, again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the Kingdom of God? It is like Leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened.
But because the matter of Fact it self, that there was such a sudden and prodigious increase of Converts to Christianity, is so well agreed upon on all hands,
But Because the matter of Fact it self, that there was such a sudden and prodigious increase of Converts to Christianity, is so well agreed upon on all hands,
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The Appearing Causes and Instruments of this Wondrous Revolution were chiefly Twelve Men, of obscure Birth and Parentage, of the meanest-Education, of the plainest and simplest Understandings, unpolish'd by Learning and Eloquence, unnuimprov'd by Experience and Converse;
The Appearing Causes and Instruments of this Wondrous Revolution were chiefly Twelve Men, of Obscure Birth and Parentage, of the meanest-Education, of the Plainest and simplest Understandings, unpolished by Learning and Eloquence, unnuimproved by Experience and Converse;
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These Men undertake to convince the World, that one Jesus, a Man who had been seen just before to expire publickly on the Cross, was the true God, blessed forever;
These Men undertake to convince the World, that one jesus, a Man who had been seen just before to expire publicly on the Cross, was the true God, blessed forever;
and, in consequence of this, to preach up a Doctrine the most unwelcom to Flesh and Blood that could be, the most repugnant to Men's natural Desires and Inclinations, to their settled Habits, and inveterate Prejudices;
and, in consequence of this, to preach up a Doctrine the most unwelcome to Flesh and Blood that could be, the most repugnant to Men's natural Desires and Inclinations, to their settled Habits, and inveterate Prejudices;
Which Truth, that we may be fully convinc'd of, I shall consider more particularly, What (naturally speaking) are the best Advantages for a New Opinion to set up with,
Which Truth, that we may be Fully convinced of, I shall Consider more particularly, What (naturally speaking) Are the best Advantages for a New Opinion to Set up with,
if it be either forcibly obtruded upon men by those who have Dominion over 'em, or more indirectly advanc'd by Art and Management, and the Methods of worldly Prudence.
if it be either forcibly obtruded upon men by those who have Dominion over they, or more indirectly advanced by Art and Management, and the Methods of worldly Prudence.
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Thirdly, If it be first brought into the World in dark and barbarous Ages, when Men are either too Rude and Illiterate to be Able to weigh And to dispute the Truth of it,
Thirdly, If it be First brought into the World in dark and barbarous Ages, when Men Are either too Rude and Illiterate to be Able to weigh And to dispute the Truth of it,
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contriv'd it on purpose, so, as it might gratifie Men's Lusts and Appetites, and especially that it might comply with the loose and wanton Manners of the East; where he first erected his Standard.
contrived it on purpose, so, as it might gratify Men's Lustiest and Appetites, and especially that it might comply with the lose and wanton Manners of the East; where he First erected his Standard.
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and This therefore he followed with application and success, like one of the Children of This Generation, thar are wiser in Their way, than the Children of Light.
and This Therefore he followed with application and success, like one of the Children of This Generation, thar Are Wiser in Their Way, than the Children of Light.
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But now, when Christianity first appear'd, did it take This way of spreading its interests? No! but, quite contrary, it proposed naked and simple Truths, without any regard to what was Agreeable and Pleasing.
But now, when Christianity First appeared, did it take This Way of spreading its interests? No! but, quite contrary, it proposed naked and simple Truths, without any regard to what was Agreeable and Pleasing.
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That See has never wanted, from the very moment that it first set up its pretences, a number of skilful Managers, that have continually pleaded its Cause,
That See has never wanted, from the very moment that it First Set up its pretences, a number of skilful Managers, that have continually pleaded its Cause,
I send you, said our Saviour to his Apostles, like Sheep among Wolves: And accordingly they went forth in the Spirit of Simplicity, of Humility, and Meekness:
I send you, said our Saviour to his Apostles, like Sheep among Wolves: And accordingly they went forth in the Spirit of Simplicity, of Humility, and Meekness:
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and Flourish? But did the Gospel take these advantages of Mens Credulity and Supineness? No, it took all ways of being Try'd and Examin'd to the uttermost.
and Flourish? But did the Gospel take these advantages of Men's Credulity and Supineness? No, it took all ways of being Tried and Examined to the uttermost.
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the First of which lays it down, as a known Truth, that there was (about the Time of our Saviour) a strong Tradition, thrô all the East, of a certain mighty Prince that was Then and There expected to arise, and to govern the World;
the First of which lays it down, as a known Truth, that there was (about the Time of our Saviour) a strong Tradition, thrô all the East, of a certain mighty Prince that was Then and There expected to arise, and to govern the World;
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The Doctrines of Christianity shew'd themselves bare fac'd to all the Wits and Sages, of both Rome and Athens; and defy'd their Doubts and their Reasonings.
The Doctrines of Christianity showed themselves bore faced to all the Wits and Sages, of both Room and Athens; and defied their Doubts and their Reasonings.
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But far from this Artificial Method of winning belief was the Religion of Jesus. At its first coming abroad it offer'd itelf to the View of Men, at full Length, and in all its proportions.
But Far from this Artificial Method of winning belief was the Religion of jesus. At its First coming abroad it offered itelf to the View of Men, At full Length, and in all its proportions.
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The Primitive Apostles, did not, like those Later ones, the Fathers of the Mission of China, Preach up first a Glorify'd, and then a Crucify'd Saviour;
The Primitive Apostles, did not, like those Later ones, the Father's of the Mission of China, Preach up First a Glorified, and then a crucified Saviour;
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The slaying of Jesus, and his being hanged on a Tree is mention'd in the very first Sermons of S. Peter. This (humanely speaking) was an Unlikely way of gaining Proselytes;
The slaying of jesus, and his being hanged on a Tree is mentioned in the very First Sermons of S. Peter. This (humanely speaking) was an Unlikely Way of gaining Proselytes;
The Age, in which it chose to discover it self, was the most discerning and enlightned, the most curious and inquisitive of [ perhaps ] any that ever was before it, or has been since it:
The Age, in which it chosen to discover it self, was the most discerning and enlightened, the most curious and inquisitive of [ perhaps ] any that ever was before it, or has been since it:
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And from hence therefore I inferr, that a Divine Power and Vertue must needs have gone along with it, to Supply what was Wanting to it upon Other accounts;
And from hence Therefore I infer, that a Divine Power and Virtue must needs have gone along with it, to Supply what was Wanting to it upon Other accounts;
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and that its Increase cannot be esteem'd of any otherwise, than as Supernatural and Miraculous: So that, were we acquainted with nothing more concerning the Apostles,
and that its Increase cannot be esteemed of any otherwise, than as Supernatural and Miraculous: So that, were we acquainted with nothing more Concerning the Apostles,
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were the Book of their Acts lost, and, together with it, all manner of account of the wondrous Effusion of the Holy Spirit upon them, at the day of Pentecost;
were the Book of their Acts lost, and, together with it, all manner of account of the wondrous Effusion of the Holy Spirit upon them, At the day of Pentecost;
and does as Evidently assure us, that the Preaching of the Apostles was in the Demonstration of the Spirit and of Power, as if we had heard them speaking with Strange Tongues, seen them Healing the Blind and Lame, and Reviving the Dead.
and does as Evidently assure us, that the Preaching of the Apostles was in the Demonstration of the Spirit and of Power, as if we had herd them speaking with Strange Tongues, seen them Healing the Blind and Lame, and Reviving the Dead.
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Which Truth that we may be yet Further confirm'd in, let us consider (as I propos'd) in the Third Place, what Shifts the Enemies of the Gospel make use of to evade the force of This Argument.
Which Truth that we may be yet Further confirmed in, let us Consider (as I proposed) in the Third Place, what Shifts the Enemies of the Gospel make use of to evade the force of This Argument.
'Tis true, they will own, Christianity multiply'd very fast, and This Increase of it was, in some sense, Miraculous: That is, it was wonderful; as every Unusual Thing is to those who do not know,
It's true, they will own, Christianity multiplied very fast, and This Increase of it was, in Some sense, Miraculous: That is, it was wondered; as every Unusual Thing is to those who do not know,
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and to think for himself, it will appear, that there were at That Time natural Causes a foot, sufficient to produce this Effect, without needing a Recourse to something Divine and Supernatural.
and to think for himself, it will appear, that there were At That Time natural Causes a foot, sufficient to produce this Effect, without needing a Recourse to something Divine and Supernatural.
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but Their Natural Inability was supply'd by a Lucky Confluence of Other Causes, and by several Accidental Advantages, that mightily help'd on the Work. As for Example,
but Their Natural Inability was supplied by a Lucky Confluence of Other Causes, and by several Accidental Advantages, that mightily helped on the Work. As for Exampl,
The Sufferings of those poor bigotted Creatures, the Martyrs, made mighty impressions upon Men, especially upon Those of the same Rank with the Sufferers, the Common people;
The Sufferings of those poor bigoted Creatures, the Martyrs, made mighty impressions upon Men, especially upon Those of the same Rank with the Sufferers, the Common people;
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and to think that Cause good (let it be what it will) for the Profession of which Men are us'dill. Then, the Purity of the Christian Morals was a mighty Argument to bring in the Men of Probity and Vertue into the Interests of the Gospel.
and to think that Cause good (let it be what it will) for the Profession of which Men Are us'dill. Then, the Purity of the Christian Morals was a mighty Argument to bring in the Men of Probity and Virtue into the Interests of the Gospel.
And so Also, was the Analogy of some of its Mystical Truths, to the Doctrines of Plato, then in great esteem and vogue, a very good Bait to the Men of Philosophy and Learning.
And so Also, was the Analogy of Some of its Mystical Truths, to the Doctrines of Plato, then in great esteem and vogue, a very good Bait to the Men of Philosophy and Learning.
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The Distribution of Goods, which the first Christians made, and their Living together in Common, was a good Reason for many mens embracing That Truth, which they were sure would maintain them.
The Distribution of Goods, which the First Christians made, and their Living together in Common, was a good Reason for many men's embracing That Truth, which they were sure would maintain them.
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and made them willing to think, that the Christian Estabishment, now newly set up, was design'd by God to come into the Room of the Jewish one, which then hapned to be pull'd down.
and made them willing to think, that the Christian Estabishment, now newly Set up, was designed by God to come into the Room of the Jewish one, which then happened to be pulled down.
And thus, say they, several Extraordinary and Accidental Advantages conspiring to advance the Growth of Christianity, it grew indeed mightily, and prevail'd:
And thus, say they, several Extraordinary and Accidental Advantages conspiring to advance the Growth of Christianity, it grew indeed mightily, and prevailed:
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as a little River will swell high, and spread itself wide, and run far, if a great many other Streams should at once happen to empty themselves into it.
as a little River will swell high, and spread itself wide, and run Far, if a great many other Streams should At once happen to empty themselves into it.
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The Blood of the Martyrs was indeed, according to that well known saying, the Seed of the Church. But how? Not surely by alluring Men to the Profession of Christianity, at the Time when those Martyrs suffer'd;
The Blood of the Martyrs was indeed, according to that well known saying, the Seed of the Church. But how? Not surely by alluring Men to the Profession of Christianity, At the Time when those Martyrs suffered;
so willingly and so bravely, were a strong Evidence of the Truth of that Doctrine, which could inspire its followers with so much Courage, Constancy, and Resolution;
so willingly and so bravely, were a strong Evidence of the Truth of that Doctrine, which could inspire its followers with so much Courage, Constancy, and Resolution;
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The Purity of the Christian Morals, and the answerable Lives of Christian Converts, was indeed what would be apt to make men admire and value the Doctrine of Christ,
The Purity of the Christian Morals, and the answerable Lives of Christian Converts, was indeed what would be apt to make men admire and valve the Doctrine of christ,
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And nothing, I think, could be contriv'd so effectual (next to the former wise Motive from the Sufferings of the Martyrs) to deterr men from Christianity;
And nothing, I think, could be contrived so effectual (next to the former wise Motive from the Sufferings of the Martyrs) to deter men from Christianity;
of That, for its short Unphilosophical way of proposing its Truths, without Demonstration and Reasoning; and of Those, for their Ignorance, and the Meanness of their Education.
of That, for its short Unphilosophical Way of proposing its Truths, without Demonstration and Reasoning; and of Those, for their Ignorance, and the Meanness of their Education.
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For we have no absolute certainty that any One Philosopher of Note embrac'd the Christian Faith, till it had been for many Years Preach'd and disseminated,
For we have no absolute certainty that any One Philosopher of Note embraced the Christian Faith, till it had been for many years Preached and disseminated,
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and we own, had men understood it to be so, then, and imputed this Cessation to its True Principle, it would have been very Effectual to have brought in the Heathen World to the acknowledgment of Christ.
and we own, had men understood it to be so, then, and imputed this Cessation to its True Principle, it would have been very Effectual to have brought in the Heathen World to the acknowledgment of christ.
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Thô He gives Such an account of things there, that a Christian would easily prove, from what He relates, that it was really the coming of Christ that effected it.
Though He gives Such an account of things there, that a Christian would Easily prove, from what He relates, that it was really the coming of christ that effected it.
It will not be said, I hope, that They who made this Distribution of their Goods (which will be found have been a very great and considerable number) came in to partake of it.
It will not be said, I hope, that They who made this Distribution of their Goods (which will be found have been a very great and considerable number) Come in to partake of it.
I do not deny (after all) but that Every One of These Causes, might (in a natural way) contribute somewhat, either to the planting, or spreading of the Gospel.
I do not deny (After all) but that Every One of These Causes, might (in a natural Way) contribute somewhat, either to the planting, or spreading of the Gospel.
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But I think it is Evident, from the short Hints I have suggested to You, that All of them together, were not able to do the thousandth part of That Work, which is allotted them.
But I think it is Evident, from the short Hints I have suggested to You, that All of them together, were not able to do the thousandth part of That Work, which is allotted them.
And therefore to resolve this Great Event into a mere Conspiracy of second Causes, as 'tis call'd, without any regard to the first, is an absurd and a senseless attempt;
And Therefore to resolve this Great Event into a mere conspiracy of second Causes, as it's called, without any regard to the First, is an absurd and a senseless attempt;
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and as for all other Lesser Helps and Assistances toward its increase which the Wit of Man can assign, they are apparently too weak to sustain the weight that is lay'd on them.
and as for all other Lesser Helps and Assistances towards its increase which the Wit of Man can assign, they Are apparently too weak to sustain the weight that is laid on them.
cc c-acp p-acp d n-jn jc n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, pns32 vbr av-j av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32.
It remains therefore, that This wondrous Effect sprang undoubtedly from the immediate Influence of the First Cause, actuating after an Extraordinary manner the Industry,
It remains Therefore, that This wondrous Effect sprang undoubtedly from the immediate Influence of the First Cause, actuating After an Extraordinary manner the Industry,
