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A SERMON On ROM. xii. 18. If it be possible, as much as in you lies, live peaceably with all Men.
A SERMON On ROM. xii. 18. If it be possible, as much as in you lies, live peaceably with all Men.
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NO wonder if by Peace the Hebrews understood all sorts of Blessings, and by wishing Peace one to another, meant all Prosperity and Happiness:
NO wonder if by Peace the Hebrews understood all sorts of Blessings, and by wishing Peace one to Another, meant all Prosperity and Happiness:
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For the very notion which Men have of it, includes a freedom from Molestation, and a satisfaction and acquiescence of desires;
For the very notion which Men have of it, includes a freedom from Molestation, and a satisfaction and acquiescence of Desires;
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that no Assault or Vexation should come upon us from abroad, and that Content should dwell within.
that no Assault or Vexation should come upon us from abroad, and that Content should dwell within.
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Accordingly we find that all Men seek and desire Peace, even the most turbulent and restless earnestly covet it;
Accordingly we find that all Men seek and desire Peace, even the most turbulent and restless earnestly covet it;
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those Wars and Contentions, and that mighty Bustle that is in the World, is all to obtain Peace.
those Wars and Contentions, and that mighty Bustle that is in the World, is all to obtain Peace.
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But men generally are in a great mistake about this, they would have every thing comply with their own will;
But men generally Are in a great mistake about this, they would have every thing comply with their own will;
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if they might command all the World, then they would proclaim Peace to it, and by receiving a tribute of Obedience, they would release others from the trouble of Contention.
if they might command all the World, then they would proclaim Peace to it, and by receiving a tribute of obedience, they would release Others from the trouble of Contention.
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Their great labour for the most part, is to carry it in every thing, to have their Humour pleased,
Their great labour for the most part, is to carry it in every thing, to have their Humour pleased,
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and to bring under subjection whatever crosseth their designs.
and to bring under subjection whatever Crosseth their designs.
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As to the thing it self, the worth and desireableness of Peace all Men are agreed, only as to the methods and ways how to obtain it, most of them are wrong.
As to the thing it self, the worth and desirableness of Peace all Men Are agreed, only as to the methods and ways how to obtain it, most of them Are wrong.
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They all know it deserves their utmost endeavours; but how 'tis to be had, and wherein it consists, few only understand.
They all know it deserves their utmost endeavours; but how it's to be had, and wherein it consists, few only understand.
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Of this then, I shall assay to give some account, and to explain the Text, by answering first some Questions about the Sense of it.
Of this then, I shall assay to give Some account, and to explain the Text, by answering First Some Questions about the Sense of it.
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And then making Inferences, for our better understanding and observing of the Duty, If it be possible, as much as in you lies, live peaceably mith all Men.
And then making Inferences, for our better understanding and observing of the Duty, If it be possible, as much as in you lies, live peaceably mith all Men.
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To apprehend rightly the design of this Exhortation, these three things may be enquired into. 1. What peace it is this World is capable of? 2. What it is thus to live peaceably with all Men? And lastly,
To apprehend rightly the Design of this Exhortation, these three things may be inquired into. 1. What peace it is this World is capable of? 2. What it is thus to live peaceably with all Men? And lastly,
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How far it lies in every one so to do?
How Far it lies in every one so to do?
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For the first, The meaning of this Apostolick Precept, is not that in all things there should be the closest union,
For the First, The meaning of this Apostolic Precept, is not that in all things there should be the closest Union,
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and the most tender endearments betwixt our selves and the rest of Mankind.
and the most tender endearments betwixt our selves and the rest of Mankind.
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We must not aim at this, we should lose our labour, the World is not capable of such a Peace.
We must not aim At this, we should loose our labour, the World is not capable of such a Peace.
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Our Saviour said, That his Doctrine would occasion great Divisions, and that he came to send a Sword.
Our Saviour said, That his Doctrine would occasion great Divisions, and that he Come to send a Sword.
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Meeting with the depravations of Humane Nature, and opposing of them, even the Gospel of Peace causeth many Contentions,
Meeting with the depravations of Humane Nature, and opposing of them, even the Gospel of Peace Causes many Contentions,
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and what should unite Men together, makes them fall out and become Enemies. As long as there are disorders in Humane Affections, men must fall short of peace.
and what should unite Men together, makes them fallen out and become Enemies. As long as there Are disorders in Humane Affections, men must fallen short of peace.
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Our peace here below, is rather a disposition and a tendency towards it, than its full enjoyment:
Our peace Here below, is rather a disposition and a tendency towards it, than its full enjoyment:
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And it consisteth properly, in the submission of our selves to God, and a serious care to comply with our Duty.
And it Consisteth properly, in the submission of our selves to God, and a serious care to comply with our Duty.
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The foundation of our peace is Self-denial; the being humble and subject, as becomes such dependent and weak Creatures to be.
The Foundation of our peace is Self-denial; the being humble and Subject, as becomes such dependent and weak Creatures to be.
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'Tis not to command all, and have others resign themselves to us;
It's not to command all, and have Others resign themselves to us;
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peace never was, never can be obtain'd this way, by any mortal Man, except he could become omnipotent.
peace never was, never can be obtained this Way, by any Mortal Man, except he could become omnipotent.
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For if he owes his being and his preservation to a Power above him, if he hath a Lord in Heaven,
For if he owes his being and his preservation to a Power above him, if he hath a Lord in Heaven,
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then his submission and obedience are the conditions of his peace, with God, with himself, and with other Men.
then his submission and Obedience Are the conditions of his peace, with God, with himself, and with other Men.
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So peace with God, is the result of a good Conscience, when a Man reflects upon his hearty desires and endeavours to please him,
So peace with God, is the result of a good Conscience, when a Man reflects upon his hearty Desires and endeavours to please him,
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and to approve himself to the Searcher of Hearts, by a sincere observance of his holy Laws.
and to approve himself to the Searcher of Hearts, by a sincere observance of his holy Laws.
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Peace with a man's self, includes mortified Affections kept within due bounds;
Peace with a Man's self, includes mortified Affections kept within due bounds;
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the taking up the Yoke of Christ, and the Consciousness of a good and upright intention.
the taking up the Yoke of christ, and the Consciousness of a good and upright intention.
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And peace with our Neighbours, depends upon the justice and ch•rity of our Entercourse with them;
And peace with our Neighbours, depends upon the Justice and ch•rity of our Intercourse with them;
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to love them as our selves, and do by them as we would be done by;
to love them as our selves, and do by them as we would be done by;
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to give to every Man his due, and what we can, wish and promote his happiness and well-being.
to give to every Man his endue, and what we can, wish and promote his happiness and well-being.
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Any swerving, or prevarication from these Rules prescribed by God, disturbs or breaks our peace; it is grounded upon a careful attendance upon our Duty:
Any swerving, or prevarication from these Rules prescribed by God, disturbs or breaks our peace; it is grounded upon a careful attendance upon our Duty:
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And it is always imperfect, because our performance of it is always defective.
And it is always imperfect, Because our performance of it is always defective.
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That peace of which this World is capable, or a good Man whilst he remains in it, is not sit to above others,
That peace of which this World is capable, or a good Man while he remains in it, is not fit to above Others,
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and have things at wish, without trouble or molestation; the aiming at this, is the cause of all Wars and Disorders here below.
and have things At wish, without trouble or molestation; the aiming At this, is the cause of all Wars and Disorders Here below.
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Peace here consists in obedience to God, in seeking and ensuing after it, by eschewing evil and doing good, as we are commanded:
Peace Here consists in Obedience to God, in seeking and ensuing After it, by Eschewing evil and doing good, as we Are commanded:
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As men are more or less zealous and intent upon this, so they have more or less of that threefold peace I mention'd,
As men Are more or less zealous and intent upon this, so they have more or less of that threefold peace I mentioned,
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As for the perfection of Peace, it is only for Just men made perfect;
As for the perfection of Peace, it is only for Just men made perfect;
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'tis the felicity and proper enjoyment of the heavenly Jerusalem. Here as much of peace as comes to our share, consists in aspiring and endeavouring after it;
it's the felicity and proper enjoyment of the heavenly Jerusalem. Here as much of peace as comes to our share, consists in aspiring and endeavouring After it;
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in following those ways of Vertue and Holiness, which lead to Heaven;
in following those ways of Virtue and Holiness, which led to Heaven;
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and in bearing, by true goodness, the Image of the God of Peace, in whom alone we can obtain perfect rest and satisfaction.
and in bearing, by true Goodness, the Image of the God of Peace, in whom alone we can obtain perfect rest and satisfaction.
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The true peace of which this World is capable, is the submitting our selves to the Will of God,
The true peace of which this World is capable, is the submitting our selves to the Will of God,
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and making it the Rule of ours.
and making it the Rule of ours.
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And this will help us to answer the second Enquiry, What it is to live peaceably with all Men? That it is not to awe the World into a subjection to us,
And this will help us to answer the second Enquiry, What it is to live peaceably with all Men? That it is not to awe the World into a subjection to us,
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and make them say as we say: As some Conquerors, who could make the very Oracles give such Responses as they pleased.
and make them say as we say: As Some Conquerors, who could make the very Oracles give such Responses as they pleased.
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The measures of Publick Peace must not, cannot be our own will, nor our own desires.
The measures of Public Peace must not, cannot be our own will, nor our own Desires.
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Neither also is peace to be obtain'd by complying with every Man. To make our selves all things to all, without restriction, would rather engage us into the Quarrels of every one that dissents from others, than beget Concord and Union.
Neither also is peace to be obtained by complying with every Man. To make our selves all things to all, without restriction, would rather engage us into the Quarrels of every one that dissents from Others, than beget Concord and union.
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What a miserable Changeling or Dissembler must he be, that would take part with all he meets, in their several Designs and Opinions, which are so opposite and contrary to each other!
What a miserable Changeling or Dissembler must he be, that would take part with all he meets, in their several Designs and Opinions, which Are so opposite and contrary to each other!
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to be of one mind in one place, of another in the next Company!
to be of one mind in one place, of Another in the next Company!
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This would mightily multiply the Follies and Inconstancies of Men, without preventing their Contests, or their Divisions.
This would mightily multiply the Follies and Inconstancies of Men, without preventing their Contests, or their Divisions.
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Saint Paul did not design these Christian Proselytes whom he exhorts to live in peace with all men, should with the Gentiles Sacrifice to the Idols,
Saint Paul did not Design these Christian Proselytes whom he exhorts to live in peace with all men, should with the Gentiles Sacrifice to the Idols,
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or with the Jews be Circumcised, or any way comply with sinful Practices, to be at Unity with the rest of Mankind.
or with the jews be Circumcised, or any Way comply with sinful Practices, to be At Unity with the rest of Mankind.
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He no doubt intended, they should without changing, remain stedfast in the Christian Doctrine, and own the Truth as it is in Jesus, without denying or dissembling any part of it.
He not doubt intended, they should without changing, remain steadfast in the Christian Doctrine, and own the Truth as it is in jesus, without denying or dissembling any part of it.
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We may say that his meaning was, 1. That they should be careful to observe those laws of Justice and Charity, which regulate the Entercourse and Societies of Mankind.
We may say that his meaning was, 1. That they should be careful to observe those laws of justice and Charity, which regulate the Intercourse and Societies of Mankind.
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And, 2. That where they were free, they should so condescend and comply with each other,
And, 2. That where they were free, they should so condescend and comply with each other,
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as to endeavour to prevent Fewds and Contentions.
as to endeavour to prevent Feuds and Contentions.
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First, I say, to live peaceably with all men, includes the careful observance of those Laws which secure the just rights of every man,
First, I say, to live peaceably with all men, includes the careful observance of those Laws which secure the just rights of every man,
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and provide a supply for their Necessities. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another;
and provide a supply for their Necessities. Owe no man any thing, but to love one Another;
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discharge all Obligations with Care and Conscience.
discharge all Obligations with Care and Conscience.
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It is the violation of Justice, the not giving to others what is theirs, that begets Clamours and Contests, and all the consequent Mischiefs.
It is the violation of justice, the not giving to Others what is theirs, that begets Clamours and Contests, and all the consequent Mischiefs.
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Render to all their dues, Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custome to whom Custome, Fear to whom Fear, Honour to whom Honour. Render to all their dues, Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom, fear to whom fear, Honour to whom Honour.
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This is a good foundation for a solid peace, for a man thus diligently to acquit himself with others;
This is a good Foundation for a solid peace, for a man thus diligently to acquit himself with Others;
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to deprive them of nothing to which they have a good Title.
to deprive them of nothing to which they have a good Title.
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When they have no ground to challenge any thing from you, it will go a great way to secure you from their Molestations.
When they have no ground to challenge any thing from you, it will go a great Way to secure you from their Molestations.
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And if with this, you have a due regard to the duties of Charity, to do men Kindnesses,
And if with this, you have a due regard to the duties of Charity, to do men Kindnesses,
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and to relieve their Wants, as far as lies in your power.
and to relieve their Wants, as Far as lies in your power.
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By your Prayers, your good Advice, your Credit in the World, or your bountiful Alms, to promote here their well-being, and their Eternal Happiness;
By your Prayers, your good advice, your Credit in the World, or your bountiful Alms, to promote Here their well-being, and their Eternal Happiness;
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then you are come up to those terms on which depends the Amity, and fair Correspondence of Men;
then you Are come up to those terms on which depends the Amity, and fair Correspondence of Men;
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making thus the dictates of Reason and Religion the measure of your Entercourse with others, you may be said to live peaceably with all Men.
making thus the dictates of Reason and Religion the measure of your Intercourse with Others, you may be said to live peaceably with all Men.
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Only add this further, which I said might be included in this Apostolick Precept, that where Men are free and left to themselves, they should condescend and comply.
Only add this further, which I said might be included in this Apostolic Precept, that where Men Are free and left to themselves, they should condescend and comply.
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Very manny Quarrels proceed from inconsiderable Trifles, things of no moment, but as they are much stood upon by perverse and unreasonable Passions, the foolishness of a proud,
Very many Quarrels proceed from inconsiderable Trifles, things of no moment, but as they Are much stood upon by perverse and unreasonable Passion, the foolishness of a proud,
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an angry, or a stubborn Spirit; a little Prudence, or Humility, or Charity would prevent such Disputes:
an angry, or a stubborn Spirit; a little Prudence, or Humility, or Charity would prevent such Disputes:
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and the spirit and temper of true Christian Religion, would soon compose and make an end of them.
and the Spirit and temper of true Christian Religion, would soon compose and make an end of them.
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If where Men are not tied by Laws and Duties, they would be willing to recede from their Right;
If where Men Are not tied by Laws and Duties, they would be willing to recede from their Right;
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not always to consult the utmost of what is lawful, but also what is expedient; every man to please his Neighbour for good to Edification;
not always to consult the utmost of what is lawful, but also what is expedient; every man to please his Neighbour for good to Edification;
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go as far with others as they can without Sin; condesend to their innocent Weaknesses and Humours:
go as Far with Others as they can without since; condescend to their innocent Weaknesses and Humours:
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And shew forth, out of a good Conversation their works with meekness of Wisdom; And show forth, out of a good Conversation their works with meekness of Wisdom;
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as St. James speaks, That Wisdom which is from above, and is pure and peaceable, gentle, easie to be entreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits.
as Saint James speaks, That Wisdom which is from above, and is pure and peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits.
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This, no doubt, would prevent, or at least terminate many of our Wranglings and Contentions.
This, no doubt, would prevent, or At least terminate many of our Wranglings and Contentions.
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And he that will live peaceably, must also resolve upon this, where it will interfer with no other Duty, to yield for Peace sake, what others cannot claim as due:
And he that will live peaceably, must also resolve upon this, where it will interfere with no other Duty, to yield for Peace sake, what Others cannot claim as due:
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and to forgive and forbear as well as to do Justice. The doing of this, is properly the living peaceably with all Men.
and to forgive and forbear as well as to do justice. The doing of this, is properly the living peaceably with all Men.
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He that seriously resolves, and sincerely endeavours, to observe what God and Nature require in order to Mutual Quietness, hath done his part.
He that seriously resolves, and sincerely endeavours, to observe what God and Nature require in order to Mutual Quietness, hath done his part.
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Of his side he is ready to embrace others on those terms to which he is tied by Duty;
Of his side he is ready to embrace Others on those terms to which he is tied by Duty;
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to go as far to meet with them, as lawfully he may; he entertains no dividing Principles;
to go as Far to meet with them, as lawfully he may; he entertains no dividing Principles;
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he is at peace with all the World, as far as in him lies.
he is At peace with all the World, as Far as in him lies.
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A man can do no more, and this is the Duty of the Text. Not actually to have peace with every man,
A man can do no more, and this is the Duty of the Text. Not actually to have peace with every man,
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though never so unreasonable or unjust, that's impossible: But to be of this peaceable disposition;
though never so unreasonable or unjust, that's impossible: But to be of this peaceable disposition;
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to own and discharge those Obligations which lie upon all Men, in order to Mutual Agreement.
to own and discharge those Obligations which lie upon all Men, in order to Mutual Agreement.
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And this makes the resolution of the last Enquiry very plain and easie: How far it lies in a Christian to live peaceably with all Men?
And this makes the resolution of the last Enquiry very plain and easy: How Far it lies in a Christian to live peaceably with all Men?
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He cannot force them to what he would, nor to what they should; He may not part with God's Right, nor any mans Right to comply with them:
He cannot force them to what he would, nor to what they should; He may not part with God's Right, nor any men Right to comply with them:
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He can only do his Duty, and offer them peace upon the Terms of his obedience to the Laws of God,
He can only do his Duty, and offer them peace upon the Terms of his Obedience to the Laws of God,
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and the lawful Commands of his Superiors. For those Laws must not be infring'd to please Men.
and the lawful Commands of his Superiors. For those Laws must not be infringed to please Men.
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I may abridg my self of my Liberty, and even put up some Wrongs, and where I alone am concern'd, I ought to do so, in many Cases:
I may abridge my self of my Liberty, and even put up Some Wrongs, and where I alone am concerned, I ought to do so, in many Cases:
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But where I am tied by a just Authority, I must not break the bonds of my Subjection to please my Fellow Subjects;
But where I am tied by a just authority, I must not break the bonds of my Subjection to please my Fellow Subject's;
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I may not any ways disobey God to buy peace with Men. Where St. Paul saith, If it be possible, live peaceably with all Men; he means Morally possible.
I may not any ways disobey God to buy peace with Men. Where Saint Paul Says, If it be possible, live peaceably with all Men; he means Morally possible.
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Possumus quod jure possumus. Where we may without transgressing our Duty, without prejudice to our Obligations to God and man, there 'tis in our power,Possumus quod jure possumus. Where we may without transgressing our Duty, without prejudice to our Obligations to God and man, there it's in our power,
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and we must do what we can to have Peace. Indeed that may not procure it.
and we must do what we can to have Peace. Indeed that may not procure it.
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When we have done our best, and all that lawfully we may, still Divisions and Quarrels may remain.
When we have done our best, and all that lawfully we may, still Divisions and Quarrels may remain.
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The word Peace is a Relative, and implies a Mutual Correspondency;
The word Peace is a Relative, and Implies a Mutual Correspondency;
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that there are fixt, and known, and standing Terms in which Men of all Sides should agree.
that there Are fixed, and known, and standing Terms in which Men of all Sides should agree.
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So that where so many are concern'd, one alone can no more make Peace and Union,
So that where so many Are concerned, one alone can no more make Peace and union,
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than one single Note of Musick can make an Harmony.
than one single Note of Music can make an Harmony.
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But 'tis not our fault, if others will not comply with those Laws of Mutual Agreement, prescribed by Reason and Religion.
But it's not our fault, if Others will not comply with those Laws of Mutual Agreement, prescribed by Reason and Religion.
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Actual Peace is a Blessing, and a great Felicity, but not a Duty; 'tis too Divine an enjoyment for this state of Imperfection:
Actual Peace is a Blessing, and a great Felicity, but not a Duty; it's too Divine an enjoyment for this state of Imperfection:
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It is reserv'd to Crown our thirst and pursuits after it. Here our Obligation is only to peaceableness;
It is reserved to Crown our thirst and pursuits After it. Here our Obligation is only to peaceableness;
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to be just and ready to do good;
to be just and ready to do good;
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to induce others what we can to joyn with us in the Methods and the Measures of Peace;
to induce Others what we can to join with us in the Methods and the Measures of Peace;
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to oppose and mortifie those Inclinations in us, which are Selfish and Partial, and provoking to others.
to oppose and mortify those Inclinations in us, which Are Selfish and Partial, and provoking to Others.
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Thus to rule our Conversation, and to dispose our Hearts, is the Duty of the Text. And is as much as lies in a Christian to do, that he may live peaceably with all men.
Thus to Rule our Conversation, and to dispose our Hearts, is the Duty of the Text. And is as much as lies in a Christian to do, that he may live peaceably with all men.
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Now these three Queries satisfied, and the Text thus far explained, we may ground upon what hath been said, these three Propositions, to be briefly Stated and Discours'd upon,
Now these three Queries satisfied, and the Text thus Far explained, we may ground upon what hath been said, these three Propositions, to be briefly Stated and Discoursed upon,
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for the further pressing of this Exhortation;
for the further pressing of this Exhortation;
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to do as much as possibly we can, to live peaceably with all Men. 1. That Publick Laws are the true Terms of peace amongst Men. 2. That they are the peaceable Men who Maintain and Obey those Laws.
to do as much as possibly we can, to live peaceably with all Men. 1. That Public Laws Are the true Terms of peace among Men. 2. That they Are the peaceable Men who Maintain and Obey those Laws.
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And, 3. That if the Laws command what is sinful, there a good man must suffer meekly, and still preserve Peace.
And, 3. That if the Laws command what is sinful, there a good man must suffer meekly, and still preserve Peace.
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1. That Publick Laws are the Terms of peace amongst Men. The Laws of Nature and of Nations amongst Mankind in general:
1. That Public Laws Are the Terms of peace among Men. The Laws of Nature and of nations among Mankind in general:
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and the Laws of each Kingdom amongst the Subjects of it. And to this last I restrain my Discourse.
and the Laws of each Kingdom among the Subject's of it. And to this last I restrain my Discourse.
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Were there not publick standards for Weights and Measures, the entercourse of Trading would be Impracticable,
Were there not public standards for Weights and Measures, the intercourse of Trading would be Impracticable,
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and Extortions not to be prevented:
and Extortions not to be prevented:
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And if the variable and inconstant Wills of Men were not restrain'd and limited, Humane Society would of necessity be dissolv'd,
And if the variable and inconstant Wills of Men were not restrained and limited, Humane Society would of necessity be dissolved,
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and all Order banished out of the World.
and all Order banished out of the World.
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God Almighty himself in the Government of the Universe, appointed Laws according to which Nature moves.
God Almighty himself in the Government of the Universe, appointed Laws according to which Nature moves.
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That there might be in that infinite variety of Creatures and Changes here below, such Rules and Uniformities,
That there might be in that infinite variety of Creatures and Changes Here below, such Rules and Uniformities,
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as that he should not need do things by a particular Will; except in the case of Miracles:
as that he should not need do things by a particular Will; except in the case of Miracles:
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But leave the Material World under the guidance of his own wise Constitutions, to go in ways Determinate and Constant, without uncertainty and without Confusion.
But leave the Material World under the guidance of his own wise Constitutions, to go in ways Determinate and Constant, without uncertainty and without Confusion.
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So besides his own Appointment, we have also his own Example, that Laws and Prescriptions are the best means of Peace.
So beside his own Appointment, we have also his own Exampl, that Laws and Prescriptions Are the best means of Peace.
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And experience confirms the same, that if Men were not determin'd in their principal Concerns and Actions, their Passions and Apprehensions being so uncertain,
And experience confirms the same, that if Men were not determined in their principal Concerns and Actions, their Passion and Apprehensions being so uncertain,
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and oftentimes so opposite, they would be in a worse state than the Brutes.
and oftentimes so opposite, they would be in a Worse state than the Brutus's.
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Some must chuse for others and confine their Freedom, otherwise Men would come upon the Stage of the World,
some must choose for Others and confine their Freedom, otherwise Men would come upon the Stage of the World,
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like the off-spring of the Dragons Teeth, only to Fight and Destroy one another.
like the offspring of the Dragons Teeth, only to Fight and Destroy one Another.
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I may not (it seems) take, nor do what I would, nor have mine own will;
I may not (it seems) take, nor do what I would, nor have mine own will;
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and I would not yield to my Neighbour in all things. Each of us would command, and hath the same claims and pretentions.
and I would not yield to my Neighbour in all things. Each of us would command, and hath the same claims and pretentions.
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Here then commenceth a Quarrel never to be decided, except a third Person, with power doth enterpose,
Here then Commenceth a Quarrel never to be decided, except a third Person, with power does enterpose,
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and Judg, and determine betwixt us. This is the use of Laws and Magistrates.
and Judge, and determine betwixt us. This is the use of Laws and Magistrates.
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Single Persons may be brought to agree in their submission to Authority, who for ever would be at odds among themselves, were they left to their liberty.
Single Persons may be brought to agree in their submission to authority, who for ever would be At odds among themselves, were they left to their liberty.
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And so, to make an Agreement, 'tis not to give every man his own Humour; That's the very ground of all Dissention:
And so, to make an Agreement, it's not to give every man his own Humour; That's the very ground of all Dissension:
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But to make them all yield to a Common Master, who shall be Umpire betwixt them.
But to make them all yield to a Common Master, who shall be Umpire betwixt them.
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God Almighty therefore made but one Man at first, that he might be Sovereign over all his Posterity, as long as he lived;
God Almighty Therefore made but one Man At First, that he might be Sovereign over all his Posterity, as long as he lived;
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that from him the Elder of each Tribe, might be a Prince over all his Kindred:
that from him the Elder of each Tribe, might be a Prince over all his Kindred:
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and that no two Men might ever be found in the World, Free, and equal Competitors, without a Superior to decide betwixt them.
and that no two Men might ever be found in the World, Free, and equal Competitors, without a Superior to decide betwixt them.
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Government is not the product of Experience, and an after-invention of Mans Wit, upon a Pact and Covenant:
Government is not the product of Experience, and an after-invention of men Wit, upon a Pact and Covenant:
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but it is the express and primary Institution of God, by whom Mankind were bound to Obedience, by their very coming into the World.
but it is the express and primary Institution of God, by whom Mankind were bound to obedience, by their very coming into the World.
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Indeed, if there were no Laws, there would be no Transgression properly so called: but then, neither would there be any peace.
Indeed, if there were no Laws, there would be no Transgression properly so called: but then, neither would there be any peace.
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The worst, the strongest, the most violent, would soon Tyrannize, for men left to themselves will no more be just, than be of one mind.
The worst, the Strongest, the most violent, would soon Tyrannise, for men left to themselves will no more be just, than be of one mind.
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And the Dispute is not really, whether or no there must be Laws, but who shall make them? Most men will claim that priviledg;
And the Dispute is not really, whither or not there must be Laws, but who shall make them? Most men will claim that privilege;
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and that leads back to Confusion, as much as having none at all. So that I say, what is stated and already in force, must determine our Actions, and receive our Obedience:
and that leads back to Confusion, as much as having none At all. So that I say, what is stated and already in force, must determine our Actions, and receive our obedience:
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except we would bring our Communities to the state of the first Matter, to be a Caos without form.
except we would bring our Communities to the state of the First Matter, to be a Chaos without from.
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That the standing Laws under which we live, are the Principle and the Measure of our peace;
That the standing Laws under which we live, Are the Principle and the Measure of our peace;
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that in them we may meet and rest, when in our own Notions and Inclinations we cannot, we have (blessed be God) besides other Reasons, a fair Instance of it in the happy Change in the state of things, amongst us,
that in them we may meet and rest, when in our own Notions and Inclinations we cannot, we have (blessed be God) beside other Reasons, a fair Instance of it in the happy Change in the state of things, among us,
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since Laws have resum'd their Vigour, and been more carefully put in Execution.
since Laws have resumed their Vigour, and been more carefully put in Execution.
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Those endless Fears, and Jealousies, and Complaints, and endeavours for a Change, which so much disturbed the Nation, are in great measure quell'd:
Those endless Fears, and Jealousies, and Complaints, and endeavours for a Change, which so much disturbed the nation, Are in great measure quelled:
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And men are return'd more calmly to mind their own Business, and, I hope, to serve God better,
And men Are returned more calmly to mind their own Business, and, I hope, to serve God better,
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since Obedience to Government hath been more strictly Exacted.
since obedience to Government hath been more strictly Exacted.
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This late Experiment, confirms strongly what I Plead for, and Demonstrates clearly, that it is not by indulging to Peoples Humours, by Tolerations,
This late Experiment, confirms strongly what I Plead for, and Demonstrates clearly, that it is not by indulging to Peoples Humours, by Tolerations,
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and leaving the Bridle loose upon their Necks, that they are to be united.
and leaving the Bridle lose upon their Necks, that they Are to be united.
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If thousands of Soldiers were to be brought to the same place, and to joyn in the same Design, they are not to be Disbanded.
If thousands of Soldiers were to be brought to the same place, and to join in the same Design, they Are not to be Disbanded.
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They would soon be dispers'd, and go stragling about, were they left to their liberty:
They would soon be dispersed, and go straggling about, were they left to their liberty:
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but if they are under Command, they are united in their Ways and Works, who never would be so, in their Choice, or their Opinions.
but if they Are under Command, they Are united in their Ways and Works, who never would be so, in their Choice, or their Opinions.
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We see that where there are fewer things determined by Law, and Men enjoy but the empty name of Republican Liberty, there is generally a standing armed Force to awe them into Subjection and Quietness.
We see that where there Are fewer things determined by Law, and Men enjoy but the empty name of Republican Liberty, there is generally a standing armed Force to awe them into Subjection and Quietness.
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And we cannot but remember, that they that Buz'd it here, into Peoples Ears that they were Freeborn,
And we cannot but Remember, that they that Buzzed it Here, into Peoples Ears that they were Freeborn,
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when they were got into Power, did keep it with the terror of the Sword, and allowed leave to none any ways to dissent from them;
when they were god into Power, did keep it with the terror of the Sword, and allowed leave to none any ways to dissent from them;
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well knowing, that had the People indeed been left to their Freedom, their own dominion and booty would soon have been snatch'd out of their hands.
well knowing, that had the People indeed been left to their Freedom, their own dominion and booty would soon have been snatched out of their hands.
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Men may Confederate to oppose Government, for that in its Dissolution they hope for a Prey,
Men may Confederate to oppose Government, for that in its Dissolution they hope for a Prey,
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and to Scramble for some share of it: But they must be forc'd together into Peace and Order;
and to Scramble for Some share of it: But they must be forced together into Peace and Order;
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they never of themselves conspire into that.
they never of themselves conspire into that.
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And if the present Laws were but Obeyed quietly, till others could be made by general Consent, and all were Agreed:
And if the present Laws were but Obeyed quietly, till Others could be made by general Consent, and all were Agreed:
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they would be as Firm and Unmoveable, as the Foundations of the Earth.
they would be as Firm and Unmovable, as the Foundations of the Earth.
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If we would have peace, it must not be by living without Control, and having every one his Will:
If we would have peace, it must not be by living without Control, and having every one his Will:
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but by submitting that Will to Authority, and yielding to the Wisdom and Decrees of publick Constitutions.
but by submitting that Will to authority, and yielding to the Wisdom and Decrees of public Constitutions.
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'Tis not in the Enlarging of Peoples freedom, but in the Abridgment of it, in which consists the nature and essence of Peace.
It's not in the Enlarging of Peoples freedom, but in the Abridgment of it, in which consists the nature and essence of Peace.
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The Terms of it are Laws; Humane Laws for our Entercourse one with another, and many of our outward Actions:
The Terms of it Are Laws; Humane Laws for our Intercourse one with Another, and many of our outward Actions:
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And where we are free from these, the Laws of Christian Prudence and Charity. Bound we are in every thing;
And where we Are free from these, the Laws of Christian Prudence and Charity. Bound we Are in every thing;
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Bound even to make a right use of our Liberty:
Bound even to make a right use of our Liberty:
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And 'tis our Obedience either to God or man, that can alone keep us in Peace.
And it's our obedience either to God or man, that can alone keep us in Peace.
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This brings us to the Second thing I laid down as a Consequent, of what was said for the Explaining of the Text. That they are the true peaceable Men, who Maintain and Obey the Laws.
This brings us to the Second thing I laid down as a Consequent, of what was said for the Explaining of the Text. That they Are the true peaceable Men, who Maintain and Obey the Laws.
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'Tis not a demure Countenance, nor a grave and formal Deportment, nor yet speaking softly, nor pretending friendliness to the World, that makes a man a Peace-maker.
It's not a demure Countenance, nor a grave and formal Deportment, nor yet speaking softly, nor pretending friendliness to the World, that makes a man a Peacemaker.
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'Tis not the assuming fine Titles, nor the charging others with having Arbitrary Designs. These things look plausible, and may beguile some:
It's not the assuming fine Titles, nor the charging Others with having Arbitrary Designs. These things look plausible, and may beguile Some:
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but they are no establishment for Peace. They rather unhinge what is Establish'd; they leave every petulent Man to his own distinct Will, and his own distinct Interest:
but they Are no establishment for Peace. They rather unhinge what is Established; they leave every petulent Man to his own distinct Will, and his own distinct Interest:
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And that's the spring of Wars and Confusions. A man by Nature may be unactive, and seem very quiet;
And that's the spring of Wars and Confusions. A man by Nature may be unactive, and seem very quiet;
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yet if he holds or abets Dividing Principles, if he lessens the Reverence of the Authority of Laws, he doth weaken the bonds of our Common Union,
yet if he holds or abets Dividing Principles, if he lessens the reverence of the authority of Laws, he does weaken the bonds of our Common union,
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and he really disturbs the Publick Peace.
and he really disturbs the Public Peace.
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If we should see Officers of Justice pursue a Criminal, break up Doors, and ransack Houses,
If we should see Officers of justice pursue a Criminal, break up Doors, and ransack Houses,
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whilst the guilty Wretch lurks silent and without motion;
while the guilty Wretch lurks silent and without motion;
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if when he is taken, and they hale him before a Magistrate, we should hear him declare how he desires to be quiet,
if when he is taken, and they hale him before a Magistrate, we should hear him declare how he Desires to be quiet,
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if they would but let him alone;
if they would but let him alone;
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charge them with being Rude and Violent, and with disturbing Persons that meddle not with them:
charge them with being Rude and Violent, and with disturbing Persons that meddle not with them:
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This might be thought specious enough, and the Malefactor outwardly would appear more liker a Man of peace,
This might be Thought specious enough, and the Malefactor outwardly would appear more liker a Man of peace,
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than those that seize and arrest him.
than those that seize and arrest him.
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Yet all this while 'tis most certain, that they are the Preservers of the common Tranquillity,
Yet all this while it's most certain, that they Are the Preservers of the Common Tranquillity,
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and he the Disturber of it, notwithstanding his soft Language.
and he the Disturber of it, notwithstanding his soft Language.
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So that I say, 'Tis not the outward shew, nor the Complaints of such as break the Laws:
So that I say, It's not the outward show, nor the Complaints of such as break the Laws:
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but the Dispositions and the Principles of the Mind, that make good Men to be truly peaceable.
but the Dispositions and the Principles of the Mind, that make good Men to be truly peaceable.
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If a Christian hath enough of Humility, and of Gods fear upon his Heart, to make him deny his own conceits and his own desires to submit to Authority,
If a Christian hath enough of Humility, and of God's Fear upon his Heart, to make him deny his own conceits and his own Desires to submit to authority,
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and square himself, not by his own Humour, but by that Rule which is prescribed to all,
and square himself, not by his own Humour, but by that Rule which is prescribed to all,
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then he hath in him the true principles of Peace:
then he hath in him the true principles of Peace:
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And by his Obedience, he joyns with his fellow Subjects in the same Laws and Orders,
And by his obedience, he joins with his fellow Subject's in the same Laws and Order,
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when perhaps, by his own Will and private Judgment, he might be at unity and peace with no Man.
when perhaps, by his own Will and private Judgement, he might be At unity and peace with no Man.
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And this gives us the Character, as of a peaceable, so of a moderate Man, truly so called.
And this gives us the Character, as of a peaceable, so of a moderate Man, truly so called.
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That it is not he that halts betwixt two, and pretends friendship to the Law,
That it is not he that halts betwixt two, and pretends friendship to the Law,
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and to the Transgressors of it, and would not oppose nor disoblige any man, in vindication of his Superiors,
and to the Transgressors of it, and would not oppose nor disoblige any man, in vindication of his Superiors,
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nor endanger himself to assert the Justice of their Cause, when it is like to be opprest.
nor endanger himself to assert the justice of their Cause, when it is like to be oppressed.
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He that goeth half way with the Government, to shew he is not so stubborn as some,
He that Goes half Way with the Government, to show he is not so stubborn as Some,
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and then stops and goeth no further, to shew he is not so rigid and high-flown as others:
and then stops and Goes no further, to show he is not so rigid and high-flown as Others:
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He that complies so far with his Rule, as to hold as fair correspondence with the Conforming Side;
He that complies so Far with his Rule, as to hold as fair correspondence with the Conforming Side;
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and so far complies with those that Dissent, as to have their Friendship also;
and so Far complies with those that Dissent, as to have their Friendship also;
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such a one is by some esteem'd a quiet and moderate Man, who would be in neither Extreme.
such a one is by Some esteemed a quiet and moderate Man, who would be in neither Extreme.
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But I say, it appears clearly, that Moderation consists rather in Submitting our selves to those whom God hath placed over us.
But I say, it appears clearly, that Moderation consists rather in Submitting our selves to those whom God hath placed over us.
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For the Lords sake, and for Conscience sake, as the Scripture commands, to obey every Ordinance of Man:For the lords sake, and for Conscience sake, as the Scripture commands, to obey every Ordinance of Man:
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And in all things that are not against God, to yield meekly to their Determinations.
And in all things that Are not against God, to yield meekly to their Determinations.
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There is naturally so much of Pride in every Man, that he would be glad to be uppermost.
There is naturally so much of Pride in every Man, that he would be glad to be uppermost.
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And who would not rather have his own Will, if he might without Sin, than be over-rul'd by a Superior Command? I know not how 'tis with others,
And who would not rather have his own Will, if he might without since, than be overruled by a Superior Command? I know not how it's with Others,
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but for my part, I should count it a fine thing to depend upon no Body, to do what I list my self:
but for my part, I should count it a fine thing to depend upon no Body, to do what I list my self:
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And amongst all the Rules and Prescriptions of Government, to pick and chuse what I like best.
And among all the Rules and Prescriptions of Government, to pick and choose what I like best.
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But certainly there is more of Self-denyal and Moderation, to act contrary perhaps to my own Wisdom and Desires, in yielding Reverence and Obedience to Laws and Magistrates,
But Certainly there is more of Self-denial and Moderation, to act contrary perhaps to my own Wisdom and Desires, in yielding reverence and obedience to Laws and Magistrates,
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and restraining my own Inclinations to chuse the Injunctions of my Governors for the rule of my Actions.
and restraining my own Inclinations to choose the Injunctions of my Governors for the Rule of my Actions.
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But that it should be call'd Moderation, for a Subject to Obey but by halves, and to do his Duty very untowardly;
But that it should be called Moderation, for a Subject to Obey but by halves, and to do his Duty very untowardly;
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to make it a matter of Commendation that a man hath no great regard to the Laws,
to make it a matter of Commendation that a man hath no great regard to the Laws,
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nor no great affection to his Prince:
nor no great affection to his Prince:
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To say that a Child is moderate in his concerns for his Parents, and in doing what they bid him, this is an odd way of speaking.
To say that a Child is moderate in his concerns for his Parents, and in doing what they bid him, this is an odd Way of speaking.
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That a man transported with passion when any ways injur'd; fierce and troublesome before Humane Tribunals, for a few Pence of his:
That a man transported with passion when any ways injured; fierce and troublesome before Humane Tribunals, for a few Pence of his:
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That such a one should be call'd Moderate, because he cares not whether the Government sinks or swims,
That such a one should be called Moderate, Because he Cares not whither the Government sinks or swims,
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and he will not engage himself to vindicate and defend it;
and he will not engage himself to vindicate and defend it;
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I say, this is an odd way of speaking, and begets in the Minds of men a strange notion of a Christian Vertue.
I say, this is an odd Way of speaking, and begets in the Minds of men a strange notion of a Christian Virtue.
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It is in their private concerns, in bearing and forbearing out of Charity to others, in shewing a contented Spirit, in receding from their Rights and their Opinions to buy peace:
It is in their private concerns, in bearing and forbearing out of Charity to Others, in showing a contented Spirit, in receding from their Rights and their Opinions to buy peace:
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It is in these, that good men may approve their Moderation. Submit your selves one to another, and be clothed with Humility.
It is in these, that good men may approve their Moderation. Submit your selves one to Another, and be clothed with Humility.
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This submitting our selves to our Equals, where no Law requires it, is indeed one part of Moderation:
This submitting our selves to our Equals, where no Law requires it, is indeed one part of Moderation:
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But then no doubt, the other is, Submission to our Superiors.
But then no doubt, the other is, Submission to our Superiors.
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The making our own Interest and our own Passions stoop to the Laws of those Higher Powers under which we live;
The making our own Interest and our own Passion stoop to the Laws of those Higher Powers under which we live;
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the appearing in defence of their Rights and their Persons, and espousing their Quarrels with more Zeal than our own.
the appearing in defence of their Rights and their Persons, and espousing their Quarrels with more Zeal than our own.
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This shews that a Man is concern'd for his Duty more than for his own Will:
This shows that a Man is concerned for his Duty more than for his own Will:
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And this gives a much better account of the vertue of Moderation, than the being but coldly affected towards our Governors,
And this gives a much better account of the virtue of Moderation, than the being but coldly affected towards our Governors,
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and the being partial and defective in our Obedience to their Laws.
and the being partial and defective in our obedience to their Laws.
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He certainly is the great Peace-maker, who by his Example and Persuasion, and Power and Interest in the World, brings others as much as he can to the known and standing terms of Publick peace;
He Certainly is the great Peacemaker, who by his Exampl and Persuasion, and Power and Interest in the World, brings Others as much as he can to the known and standing terms of Public peace;
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That is, to comply with the Laws.
That is, to comply with the Laws.
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A good Man that hath Prudence and Temper may compose some little Differences in the Neighbourhood,
A good Man that hath Prudence and Temper may compose Some little Differences in the Neighbourhood,
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and 'tis very well so to do:
and it's very well so to do:
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But he prevents greater Mischiefs, and is a more publick Benefactor that endeavours to Unite a Nation, by bringing them to make the Laws, the Rule of their Actions.
But he prevents greater Mischiefs, and is a more public Benefactor that endeavours to Unite a nation, by bringing them to make the Laws, the Rule of their Actions.
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In order to make things even, and fit to be joyned, 'tis not to bend the Rule according to the Obliquity of each one, that would leave-them as they are,
In order to make things even, and fit to be joined, it's not to bend the Rule according to the Obliquity of each one, that would leave-them as they Are,
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as crooked and as unfit for Union:
as crooked and as unfit for union:
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But 'tis the bending the things themselves, and bringing them to the streightness of the Rule.
But it's the bending the things themselves, and bringing them to the straightness of the Rule.
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So the Laws which are the publick measure of Actions, must not be made to yield to every one, whose Will or Opinion makes him dissent from them;
So the Laws which Are the public measure of Actions, must not be made to yield to every one, whose Will or Opinion makes him dissent from them;
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that would make no Agreement nor no Settlement;
that would make no Agreement nor no Settlement;
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that would leave all things loose and uncertain, as contrary to each other, as mens Tempers or Notions are.
that would leave all things lose and uncertain, as contrary to each other, as men's Tempers or Notions Are.
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Whereas making Men yield themselves, and fit their Actions to the prescript Rule, and so far deny their own Will as to order their outward deportment by the publick Standard:
Whereas making Men yield themselves, and fit their Actions to the prescript Rule, and so Far deny their own Will as to order their outward deportment by the public Standard:
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That makes Uniformity and Order, in things material and of publick Interest; and in others, Men must govern themselves by Discretion and Charity.
That makes Uniformity and Order, in things material and of public Interest; and in Others, Men must govern themselves by Discretion and Charity.
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A due regard indeed is to be had to our Brothers, to be tender and Compassionate towards them, to give them,
A due regard indeed is to be had to our Brother's, to be tender and Compassionate towards them, to give them,
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and to forgive them of our own: But that must not abate of our Obedience where it is due;
and to forgive them of our own: But that must not abate of our obedience where it is due;
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we must not rob our Rulers to give our Fellow-Subjects.
we must not rob our Rulers to give our Fellow subjects.
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Suppose we for Example, that a Family be so divided, as that some of the Children rise up against the Parents,
Suppose we for Exampl, that a Family be so divided, as that Some of the Children rise up against the Parents,
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and whilst they make them Contemptible, and raise loud Clamours against them, seek, as is usual, to propagate their Discontents,
and while they make them Contemptible, and raise loud Clamours against them, seek, as is usual, to propagate their Discontents,
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and to ingratiate themselves with the rest of the Family, by pleading the common Liberties of all.
and to ingratiate themselves with the rest of the Family, by pleading the Common Liberties of all.
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What shall they do now, that are not engag'd in this undutiful Quarrel? The rest of the Brothers that are willing to be subject to Paternal power, must they excuse or favour this Mutiny? or remain indifferent out of Moderation and Brotherly Kindness? No, doubtless.
What shall they do now, that Are not engaged in this undutiful Quarrel? The rest of the Brother's that Are willing to be Subject to Paternal power, must they excuse or favour this Mutiny? or remain indifferent out of Moderation and Brotherly Kindness? No, doubtless.
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In other Cases they might be neuter, or offer to arbitrate the Dispute: But here, God and Nature have engag'd them on their Parents side;
In other Cases they might be neuter, or offer to arbitrate the Dispute: But Here, God and Nature have engaged them on their Parents side;
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they are to maintain their power, and by all lawful means, to reduce their undutiful Brothers to the same Obedience.
they Are to maintain their power, and by all lawful means, to reduce their undutiful Brother's to the same obedience.
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They are freely to blame their proceedings, and to shew them the iniquity of the mischief of them.
They Are freely to blame their proceedings, and to show them the iniquity of the mischief of them.
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What usage must we expect from our Fellow-Servants, should they shake off the yoke and become Masters,
What usage must we expect from our Fellow servants, should they shake off the yoke and become Masters,
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when we see them contend against their Governors, and refuse to yield where their Duty requires it? If they have so much of Pride,
when we see them contend against their Governors, and refuse to yield where their Duty requires it? If they have so much of Pride,
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or stubborn ill Nature, as not to bend their Will, and submit their Humour to that Authority God hath plac'd over them, they must be lookt upon as common Enemies,
or stubborn ill Nature, as not to bend their Will, and submit their Humour to that authority God hath placed over them, they must be looked upon as Common Enemies,
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and the Disturbers of the Peace.
and the Disturbers of the Peace.
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Undutiful Children must be plainly told so, even by their Brothers, be they never so kind, where such Contentions do arise.
Undutiful Children must be plainly told so, even by their Brother's, be they never so kind, where such Contentions do arise.
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And this is a more likely means to make up the breach of a Family, than to hold in some things with one, and in some things with the other,
And this is a more likely means to make up the breach of a Family, than to hold in Some things with one, and in Some things with the other,
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and so perpetuate the Quarrel, out of tenderness not to disoblige either side.
and so perpetuate the Quarrel, out of tenderness not to disoblige either side.
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Union can only be had by the Concentring of many different Wills into subjection to one, whom God hath set above the rest.
union can only be had by the Concentring of many different Wills into subjection to one, whom God hath Set above the rest.
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Then if the Children fall out among themselves, the Father decides the matter:
Then if the Children fallen out among themselves, the Father decides the matter:
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But if any of them fall out with him, who shall judg betwixt them? Nothing remains but Confusion, where the means and bonds of Order are rejected.
But if any of them fallen out with him, who shall judge betwixt them? Nothing remains but Confusion, where the means and bonds of Order Are rejected.
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And so clearly he is the peaceable Man, and the true Peace-maker, not that holds in some things for Obedience,
And so clearly he is the peaceable Man, and the true Peacemaker, not that holds in Some things for obedience,
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and in some thing for the Disobedient: But he that Conforms himself to the Laws, and asserts their Authority;
and in Some thing for the Disobedient: But he that Conforms himself to the Laws, and asserts their authority;
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subdues his own Spirit to the Determinations of his Governors, and doth what he can, bring others to the same Submission;
subdues his own Spirit to the Determinations of his Governors, and does what he can, bring Others to the same Submission;
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that there may be one common Rule for all, which is that which we call Order and Unity.
that there may be one Common Rule for all, which is that which we call Order and Unity.
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But then Thirdly, What shall they do that cannot comply with some Laws, not because their Will or their Interest is against them,
But then Thirdly, What shall they do that cannot comply with Some Laws, not Because their Will or their Interest is against them,
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but because their Persuasions are not satisfied, and they have Objections and Scruples unremoved? Must they act against their Conscience,
but Because their Persuasions Are not satisfied, and they have Objections and Scruples unremoved? Must they act against their Conscience,
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and Obey where they firmly believe they ought not to do it? No, by no means.
and Obey where they firmly believe they ought not to do it? No, by no means.
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They must suffer meekly what the Sanction inflicts. This is my last Proposition, and a thing absolutely requisite in order to publick Peace.
They must suffer meekly what the Sanction inflicts. This is my last Proposition, and a thing absolutely requisite in order to public Peace.
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That where the Laws enjoyn what is Sinful, there a good Man without breaking or endangering the common Tranquillity, must Submit himself to the Punishment.
That where the Laws enjoin what is Sinful, there a good Man without breaking or endangering the Common Tranquillity, must Submit himself to the Punishment.
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Blessed be God, this is far from our Case.
Blessed be God, this is Far from our Case.
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The very stating such Suppositions, implies something of Ingratitude against God, and the just and easie Government of our Gracious Sovereign:
The very stating such Suppositions, Implies something of Ingratitude against God, and the just and easy Government of our Gracious Sovereign:
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But I speak it only to prevent the Objection of such of our Fellow-Subjects as complain and are uneasie,
But I speak it only to prevent the Objection of such of our Fellow subjects as complain and Are uneasy,
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and would insinuate that this is our Case.
and would insinuate that this is our Case.
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I say then, If it be clear and evident to a Man, that the Declarations of Humane Authority are against some plain and express Commandment of God, there he must chuse God's Will rather than Man's:
I say then, If it be clear and evident to a Man, that the Declarations of Humane authority Are against Some plain and express Commandment of God, there he must choose God's Will rather than Man's:
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And yet submit to that Power God hath Ordained over him. The same Conscience, the same Duty to God, requires his patient Subjection;
And yet submit to that Power God hath Ordained over him. The same Conscience, the same Duty to God, requires his patient Subjection;
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and that he should never resist: as that he should transgress an impious humane Injunction: As Daniel did; and the Apostles;
and that he should never resist: as that he should transgress an impious humane Injunction: As daniel did; and the Apostles;
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and all they that have endured Persecution for Righteousness. That is, he must Suffer for Well-doing;
and all they that have endured Persecution for Righteousness. That is, he must Suffer for Welldoing;
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and thus still remain dutiful to God and to his Prince.
and thus still remain dutiful to God and to his Prince.
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This is not in the case of Doubts, much less of Ignorance, where Men sometimes entertain Aversions and Dislikes, and know not for why.
This is not in the case of Doubts, much less of Ignorance, where Men sometime entertain Aversions and Dislikes, and know not for why.
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Nor yet in the case of Wisdom or Expediency, where a Man might censure the publick Constitutions as inconvenient,
Nor yet in the case of Wisdom or Expediency, where a Man might censure the public Constitutions as inconvenient,
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and fancy he could appoint better.
and fancy he could appoint better.
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Though many upon these accounts are forward enough to be Factious and Clamorous, yet few will be willing to Suffer peaceably.
Though many upon these accounts Are forward enough to be Factious and Clamorous, yet few will be willing to Suffer peaceably.
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It must be where we cannot obey Humane Laws without disobedience to God:
It must be where we cannot obey Humane Laws without disobedience to God:
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Then for Conscience towards God, to endure Grief suffering wrongfully, this is a good proof that a Man is truly persuaded he cannot Conform without Sin;
Then for Conscience towards God, to endure Grief suffering wrongfully, this is a good proof that a Man is truly persuaded he cannot Conform without since;
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This is highly acceptable to God, and he will reward it.
This is highly acceptable to God, and he will reward it.
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And however, this Patience and Resignation of him that Suffers, preserves the peace of the Community:
And however, this Patience and Resignation of him that Suffers, preserves the peace of the Community:
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and no doubt, doth also preserve the peace of his own Mind. The Conditions of Peace and War, are the highest Prerogatives of Kings and Supreme Magistrates.
and no doubt, does also preserve the peace of his own Mind. The Conditions of Peace and War, Are the highest Prerogatives of Kings and Supreme Magistrates.
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They may appoint the common Terms of Union and Agreement for a whole Nation, and by what Rules Men shall Govern themselves:
They may appoint the Common Terms of union and Agreement for a Whole nation, and by what Rules Men shall Govern themselves:
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But a private Person judgeth for none but for himself only.
But a private Person Judgeth for none but for himself only.
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So that when he Dissents from the Laws Establish'd, he may not by Noise and Complaints make Parties against them,
So that when he Dissents from the Laws Established, he may not by Noise and Complaints make Parties against them,
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nor excite Discontents, nor Resistance against those Higher Powers that have Impos'd them. That would be to make his private Judgment superior to that of publick Authority.
nor excite Discontents, nor Resistance against those Higher Powers that have Imposed them. That would be to make his private Judgement superior to that of public authority.
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That would put it in the power of every one that pretends Conscience for not Obeying, to null Laws, and to be very troublesome.
That would put it in the power of every one that pretends Conscience for not Obeying, to null Laws, and to be very troublesome.
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A Man must take great care that his Conscience be well inform'd, and always guided by God's Will:
A Man must take great care that his Conscience be well informed, and always guided by God's Will:
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And then in following of it, when it leads him against publick Decrees, he must do it with so much Humility,
And then in following of it, when it leads him against public Decrees, he must do it with so much Humility,
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and so much Meekness, that it may plainly appear it is upon God's account, he disobeys and Suffers patiently;
and so much Meekness, that it may plainly appear it is upon God's account, he disobeys and Suffers patiently;
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he must Conform and Comply, as far as ever he can, without sinning against God; and he must be passive where he may not proceed further.
he must Conform and Comply, as Far as ever he can, without sinning against God; and he must be passive where he may not proceed further.
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For still he is but a Subject, who must be over-rul'd by the Will of his Superiors;
For still he is but a Subject, who must be overruled by the Will of his Superiors;
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still the Government remains in full Force, and he is bound to preserve Peace, and therefore passively to Submit himself to the Laws, which are the known and fixt Measures and Conditions of it.
still the Government remains in full Force, and he is bound to preserve Peace, and Therefore passively to Submit himself to the Laws, which Are the known and fixed Measures and Conditions of it.
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Saint Paul here and elsewhere, recommending peace with all Men, intended not to bind Christians to observe all the Laws of the Roman Empire, of which some were against Christianity, and others for Idolatry:
Saint Paul Here and elsewhere, recommending peace with all Men, intended not to bind Christians to observe all the Laws of the Roman Empire, of which Some were against Christianity, and Others for Idolatry:
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He rather oblig'd them to meek and patient Subjection, to undergo the Infllictions of those evil Laws, without disturbance to the Commonwealth.
He rather obliged them to meek and patient Subjection, to undergo the Infllictions of those evil Laws, without disturbance to the Commonwealth.
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That they should not be provoked to any Rebellion or Undutifulness against their Governors, by their grievous Sufferings:
That they should not be provoked to any Rebellion or Undutifulness against their Governors, by their grievous Sufferings:
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but still for Conscience sake, to bear what Laws and Providence had impos'd upon them; and still to be faithful and peaceable Subjects.
but still for Conscience sake, to bear what Laws and Providence had imposed upon them; and still to be faithful and peaceable Subject's.
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There are no other Terms of peace with Magistrates, but either to obey the Laws, or to undergo the penalty of their Transgression:
There Are no other Terms of peace with Magistrates, but either to obey the Laws, or to undergo the penalty of their Transgression:
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So that where their duty to God kept them from Active Obedience, there the Apostle would have them so to dissent from their Rulers,
So that where their duty to God kept them from Active obedience, there the Apostle would have them so to dissent from their Rulers,
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as not to trouble the Order and the Tranquillity of the place where they Liv'd. That is, as he tells them plainly in the following Chapter, absolutely to be Subject,
as not to trouble the Order and the Tranquillity of the place where they Lived. That is, as he tells them plainly in the following Chapter, absolutely to be Subject,
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and never to Resist, under the pain of Damnation.
and never to Resist, under the pain of Damnation.
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That they might be acquitted from any Stubbornness, or Pride, or Rebellious Principles, by their free Obedience in all that was lawful;
That they might be acquitted from any Stubbornness, or Pride, or Rebellious Principles, by their free obedience in all that was lawful;
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and their humble patience under all sinful Injunctions.
and their humble patience under all sinful Injunctions.
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By this 'twas to be manifest, that they were disposed to render every Man his due;
By this 'twas to be manifest, that they were disposed to render every Man his due;
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to give Cesar the things that were Cesar 's;
to give Cesar the things that were Cesar is;
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to be Friends to all Men, and to live peaceably with them, as long as it engaged them in no Rebellion against God.
to be Friends to all Men, and to live peaceably with them, as long as it engaged them in no Rebellion against God.
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Answerable to this, was ever the Behaviour of Primitive Christians, under those tedious and cruel Persecutions they endur'd for Three Hundred Years.
Answerable to this, was ever the Behaviour of Primitive Christians, under those tedious and cruel Persecutions they endured for Three Hundred years.
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And had the Temper and Principles of such as pretend to be the best of Christians, in these latter Times, been the same;
And had the Temper and Principles of such as pretend to be the best of Christians, in these latter Times, been the same;
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we should have had more peace.
we should have had more peace.
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And those Excellent Laws under which we Live, and which oblige us, to Fear and Worship God,
And those Excellent Laws under which we Live, and which oblige us, to fear and Worship God,
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and to Honour the King, and to be Just and Charitable to all Men; these would have been better obey'd.
and to Honour the King, and to be Just and Charitable to all Men; these would have been better obeyed.
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I wonder for my part, how they can so delude the People, as to get the names of Godly,
I wonder for my part, how they can so delude the People, as to get the names of Godly,
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and good Patriots, who under such an equitable and gracious Government as is here Establish'd, yet are Discontented, and Restless, and Clamorous, and always dissatisfied with publick Constitutions:
and good Patriots, who under such an equitable and gracious Government as is Here Established, yet Are Discontented, and Restless, and Clamorous, and always dissatisfied with public Constitutions:
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And very busie, sometimes very fierce against those Laws which keep us in peace, and make us very happy,
And very busy, sometime very fierce against those Laws which keep us in peace, and make us very happy,
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if we knew our own Happiness.
if we knew our own Happiness.
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When besides our present Interest, our whole Religion, the very Spirit of Christianity is so directly contrary to all Murmuring,
When beside our present Interest, our Whole Religion, the very Spirit of Christianity is so directly contrary to all Murmuring,
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and Faction, and Unpeaceableness, 'tis very strange they should take such good Names, that do things so ill, and so very mischievous.
and Faction, and Unpeaceableness, it's very strange they should take such good Names, that do things so ill, and so very mischievous.
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But no more can be done from this place, than to shew People their Duty. That the Laws are the Measure of our publick Peace, and the Foundation of it.
But no more can be done from this place, than to show People their Duty. That the Laws Are the Measure of our public Peace, and the Foundation of it.
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That they are most peaceable who make those Laws, in things lawful, the Rules of their Actions;
That they Are most peaceable who make those Laws, in things lawful, the Rules of their Actions;
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and who by their Power and their Interest in the World, maintain their just Authority.
and who by their Power and their Interest in the World, maintain their just authority.
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And that if a good Man should live under such wicked Laws, as should be contrary to his Christian Duty, there he must be patient,
And that if a good Man should live under such wicked Laws, as should be contrary to his Christian Duty, there he must be patient,
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and suffer for his Allegiance to God: expecting a reward from him that hath bound him to be Subject:
and suffer for his Allegiance to God: expecting a reward from him that hath bound him to be Subject:
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still preserving the Reverence and Submission due to his Governors;
still preserving the reverence and Submission due to his Governors;
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and shewing himself desirous of peace, and ready to embrace it upon any terms that are not an offence against God.
and showing himself desirous of peace, and ready to embrace it upon any terms that Are not an offence against God.
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In these a Man must shew his peaceable Disposition, if he be really a professor of the Gospel of Peace:
In these a Man must show his peaceable Disposition, if he be really a professor of the Gospel of Peace:
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As also in receding from his Right in lesser matters;
As also in receding from his Right in lesser matters;
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in making allowance for Humane Infirmities, in being Gentle and Charitable, as well as Just to every Man.
in making allowance for Humane Infirmities, in being Gentle and Charitable, as well as Just to every Man.
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These are apt to win Men, and to prevent or compose Contentions:
These Are apt to win Men, and to prevent or compose Contentions:
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Or however, publick Peace, which may be called Peace with all Men, is secured by yielding to Authority,
Or however, public Peace, which may be called Peace with all Men, is secured by yielding to authority,
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and being subject to those Laws, which are the common Bonds and standing Conditions of peace.
and being Subject to those Laws, which Are the Common Bonds and standing Conditions of peace.
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As certainly, Christians, as that we must one day give an account for what we do here upon Earth, it will be one of the great Enquiries,
As Certainly, Christians, as that we must one day give an account for what we do Here upon Earth, it will be one of the great Enquiries,
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when we shall all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ, and there receive according to our Works,
when we shall all appear before the Judgement Seat of christ, and there receive according to our Works,
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whether or no we preserved that Order and Subordination which God appointed amongst Men;
whither or not we preserved that Order and Subordination which God appointed among Men;
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whether we mov'd in our own Spheres, and minded the proper Duties of our several places:
whither we moved in our own Spheres, and minded the proper Duties of our several places:
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And sad will be their Doom that were here Contentious, and caus'd Murmurings and Confusions in the World.
And sad will be their Doom that were Here Contentious, and caused Murmurings and Confusions in the World.
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There all such workers of Iniquity, who by their power or Hypocrisie escaped here the hands of Justice, shall meet with a severe Vengeance;
There all such workers of Iniquity, who by their power or Hypocrisy escaped Here the hands of justice, shall meet with a severe Vengeance;
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and have their portion for ever, with those proud and rebellious Spirits who would not be content with that station, wherein God had plac'd them.
and have their portion for ever, with those proud and rebellious Spirits who would not be content with that station, wherein God had placed them.
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None but Meek and Just, Loyal and Peaceable Men, shall be numbred among the Saints of God,
None but Meek and Just, Loyal and Peaceable Men, shall be numbered among the Saints of God,
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and enjoy for ever that Rest he hath prepared for his People. We are all going to the Grave, where we must be quiet.
and enjoy for ever that Rest he hath prepared for his People. We Are all going to the Grave, where we must be quiet.
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After all the Bustle and Hurry, and Clamurs and Contentions of this World, we must dwell in Silence,
After all the Bustle and Hurry, and Clamurs and Contentions of this World, we must dwell in Silence,
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and one by one go to receive that Irreversible Sentence, upon which depends an eternity of Bliss or Misery.
and one by one go to receive that Irreversible Sentence, upon which depends an eternity of Bliss or Misery.
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Let us then becalm our Passions; and compose our Spirits;
Let us then becalm our Passion; and compose our Spirits;
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and by Lowliness and Humility, and Obedience to God, and Subjection to those that Reign by him, secure a lasting peace to our Immortal Souls.
and by Lowliness and Humility, and obedience to God, and Subjection to those that Reign by him, secure a lasting peace to our Immortal Souls.
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Fear and Terrors seize upon evil Minds; There is is no peace to the Wicked.
fear and Terrors seize upon evil Minds; There is is no peace to the Wicked.
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They that disturb the World, and are mischievous to Mankind, are themselves like the troubled Sea when it cannot rest, they live in a perpetual Storm.
They that disturb the World, and Are mischievous to Mankind, Are themselves like the troubled Sea when it cannot rest, they live in a perpetual Storm.
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Where Envying and Strife is, there is Confusion, and every evil Work. But blessed be the Peace-makers, for they are the Children of God;Where Envying and Strife is, there is Confusion, and every evil Work. But blessed be the Peacemakers, for they Are the Children of God;
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Peace and Felicity shall be their portion for ever.
Peace and Felicity shall be their portion for ever.
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There is no need I should Tire you further, with laying before you the many Obligations which Nature,
There is no need I should Tire you further, with laying before you the many Obligations which Nature,
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and Reason, and Religion, have laid upon us, thus to endeavour after Peace:
and Reason, and Religion, have laid upon us, thus to endeavour After Peace:
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And how much our prosperity in this World, and our happiness in the next, are concern'd in this our Duty.
And how much our Prosperity in this World, and our happiness in the next, Are concerned in this our Duty.
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We cannot look into our Consciences, nor into our Bibles, but we find declarations of this.
We cannot look into our Consciences, nor into our Bibles, but we find declarations of this.
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We all know it to be true; I pray God we may find it seriously, and practise accordingly.
We all know it to be true; I pray God we may find it seriously, and practise accordingly.
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That he that came to teach us to deny our selves, to mortifie our Pride,
That he that Come to teach us to deny our selves, to mortify our Pride,
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and our stubborn Humours, and so make a Reconciliation betwixt God and us, and Unite us together;
and our stubborn Humours, and so make a Reconciliation betwixt God and us, and Unite us together;
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that he may now so guide our Feet into the ways of Peace, that we may here enjoy that blessed Legacy he left his Servants;
that he may now so guide our Feet into the ways of Peace, that we may Here enjoy that blessed Legacy he left his Servants;
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as an earnest of that Eternal peace which makes the Bliss of Saints above, and the earnest desire and endeavour of good Men here below:
as an earnest of that Eternal peace which makes the Bliss of Saints above, and the earnest desire and endeavour of good Men Here below:
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Amen, Peace upon Earth, Glory to God on High. FINIS.
Amen, Peace upon Earth, Glory to God on High. FINIS.
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