No reason to desire new revelations a sermon preach'd at the Cathedral-Church of St. Paul, October 7th, 1700, being the seventh for the year 1700, of the lecture founded by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq. / by Ofspring Blackall ...
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To shew that the present Standing Revelation of God's Will, contain'd in the Books of the Old and New Testament, is abundantly sufficient to persuade Men to Repentance,
To show that the present Standing Revelation of God's Will, contained in the Books of the Old and New Testament, is abundantly sufficient to persuade Men to Repentance,
if they are not unreasonably blind and obstinate. They have Moses and the Prophets; (I add, they have also Christ and his Apostles; ) let them hear them.
if they Are not unreasonably blind and obstinate. They have Moses and the prophets; (I add, they have also christ and his Apostles;) let them hear them.
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and are not brought to Repentance, by the Preaching and Standing Revelation of the Gospel, would be persuaded by this means. If they hear not Moses and the Prophets (nor Christ and his Apostles) neither will they be persuaded tho' one rose from the dead.
and Are not brought to Repentance, by the Preaching and Standing Revelation of the Gospel, would be persuaded by this means. If they hear not Moses and the prophets (nor christ and his Apostles) neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead.
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and such strong Motives to Repentance, as I have shewn we have, in that Standing Revelation of God's Will which is contained in the Holy Scripture, it is an unreasonable Request to desire more.
and such strong Motives to Repentance, as I have shown we have, in that Standing Revelation of God's Will which is contained in the Holy Scripture, it is an unreasonable Request to desire more.
1. That the Principles of Faith and the Motives to Repentance which we have already, being well grounded upon Matters of Fact, which have been once already sufficiently prov'd and attested, 'tis altogether needless that any fresh or further Proof should be given of them;
1. That the Principles of Faith and the Motives to Repentance which we have already, being well grounded upon Matters of Fact, which have been once already sufficiently proved and attested, it's altogether needless that any fresh or further Proof should be given of them;
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That when God requires us to believe or do any thing, and sends a special Messenger to acquaint us with his Will, he should grant to this Messenger such Testimonials, as are sufficient to satisfie reasonable Men that he is no Impostor,
That when God requires us to believe or do any thing, and sends a special Messenger to acquaint us with his Will, he should grant to this Messenger such Testimonials, as Are sufficient to satisfy reasonable Men that he is no Impostor,
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because their Business, for the most part, was only to Interpret, or to press the Observation of the Law of Moses, which had been sufficiently prov'd before.
Because their Business, for the most part, was only to Interpret, or to press the Observation of the Law of Moses, which had been sufficiently proved before.
And he gave it in the largest measure of all to our Saviour and his Apostles; because the Revelation made by them was of Truths very mysterious, some of them above the Reach and Comprehension of Humane Reason;
And he gave it in the Largest measure of all to our Saviour and his Apostles; Because the Revelation made by them was of Truths very mysterious, Some of them above the Reach and Comprehension of Humane Reason;
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viz. all the Ritual and Ceremonial Law of Moses. And therefore to gain Credit to their Testimony, that they were inspired and sent by God to teach such things, it was very requisite that they should produce more,
viz. all the Ritual and Ceremonial Law of Moses. And Therefore to gain Credit to their Testimony, that they were inspired and sent by God to teach such things, it was very requisite that they should produce more,
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And when to prevent all misunderstandings of it, or mistakes concerning it, they had committed it all to Writing; and the Men that lived in those times,
And when to prevent all misunderstandings of it, or mistakes Concerning it, they had committed it all to Writing; and the Men that lived in those times,
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and were capable of enquiring into the Truth of it, were well assured that the Books said to be written by the Apostles and Evangelists, were indeed theirs, and contain'd in substance all the same things,
and were capable of inquiring into the Truth of it, were well assured that the Books said to be written by the Apostles and Evangelists, were indeed theirs, and contained in substance all the same things,
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so fully confirmed, there was no need that it should be proved any more, and all other Proof thereof would have been superfluous; because the whole Matter, both Doctrine and Proof, being once faithfully recorded, and those Records well attested, there could afterwards be no reasonable Cause to call it again in Question.
so Fully confirmed, there was no need that it should be proved any more, and all other Proof thereof would have been superfluous; Because the Whole Matter, both Doctrine and Proof, being once faithfully recorded, and those Records well attested, there could afterwards be no reasonable Cause to call it again in Question.
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or Addition to his former Revelations; (which we have good Reason to think he will never do) or 'till he should please to undertake the Conversion of those Nations to the Christian Faith, to whom the Knowledge of the former Miracles that had been wrought for its Confirmation could not be so well communicated by credible History as it is to us.
or Addition to his former Revelations; (which we have good Reason to think he will never do) or till he should please to undertake the Conversion of those nations to the Christian Faith, to whom the Knowledge of the former Miracles that had been wrought for its Confirmation could not be so well communicated by credible History as it is to us.
For (as was hinted before) Credible History is all the Proof and Evidence that we ever think reasonable to require in other Cases of the like Nature. As for instance;
For (as was hinted before) Credible History is all the Proof and Evidence that we ever think reasonable to require in other Cases of the like Nature. As for instance;
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it is requisite, according to the Custom of our Country, that it should pass both Houses of Parliament, and that the King should ratifie and confirm it;
it is requisite, according to the Custom of our Country, that it should pass both Houses of Parliament, and that the King should ratify and confirm it;
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and that afterwards it should be some way so published and promulged, that all the Subjects that are then alive should have sufficient Assurance given them that such a Law is made.
and that afterwards it should be Some Way so published and promulged, that all the Subject's that Are then alive should have sufficient Assurance given them that such a Law is made.
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and no Man is so unreasonable as to expect that every Parliament that is called afterwards, should read and pass over again all the Laws that have been made before their Time;
and no Man is so unreasonable as to expect that every Parliament that is called afterwards, should read and pass over again all the Laws that have been made before their Time;
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or that every King that succeeds to the Throne should afresh ratifie and publish all the Laws that were made by all his Predecessors. But all the Proof that we ever require of the Authority of any ancient Law, is a true Copy of it,
or that every King that succeeds to the Throne should afresh ratify and publish all the Laws that were made by all his Predecessors. But all the Proof that we ever require of the authority of any ancient Law, is a true Copy of it,
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and a good History or Record of its being made at such a time, by such a King, confirmed by the Tradition of all the intermediate Ages to our Time, which have allowed of its Authority, by citing it as a Law of the Land, by Pleading from it,
and a good History or Record of its being made At such a time, by such a King, confirmed by the Tradition of all the intermediate Ages to our Time, which have allowed of its authority, by citing it as a Law of the Land, by Pleading from it,
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but would needs have new Miracles and new Revelations to confirm the former, is every whit as unreasonable as that Criminal would be, who being Indicted upon some Ancient Statute, should refuse to plead to his Indictment, upon Pretence that he knew not whether there was any such Law or not;
but would needs have new Miracles and new Revelations to confirm the former, is every whit as unreasonable as that Criminal would be, who being Indicted upon Some Ancient Statute, should refuse to plead to his Indictment, upon Pretence that he knew not whither there was any such Law or not;
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as unreasonable as it is, it is just the same with theirs, who, pretending to be more wise and cautious than their Neighbours, will not allow of the same sort of Proof (tho' indeed much better in its kind) of the Truth of the Christian Religion;
as unreasonable as it is, it is just the same with theirs, who, pretending to be more wise and cautious than their Neighbours, will not allow of the same sort of Proof (though indeed much better in its kind) of the Truth of the Christian Religion;
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but tho' we have as Authentick Histories as any are in the World, (such Histories as the greatest Adversaries of Christianity have not been able to say any thing to invalidate the Truth of) which declare that Christ and his Apostles taught such and such Doctrines,
but though we have as Authentic Histories as any Are in the World, (such Histories as the greatest Adversaries of Christianity have not been able to say any thing to invalidate the Truth of) which declare that christ and his Apostles taught such and such Doctrines,
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and those endued with a Power of working in their sight and presence the same Miracles over again, that are said to have been formerly done by Christ and his Apostles, to confirm the Testimony that they gave.
and those endued with a Power of working in their sighed and presence the same Miracles over again, that Are said to have been formerly done by christ and his Apostles, to confirm the Testimony that they gave.
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2. The Unreasonableness of that Request which the Rich Man here makes in the Behalf of his Brethren, viz. That God would make a new Revelation for their particular Conversion;
2. The Unreasonableness of that Request which the Rich Man Here makes in the Behalf of his Brothers, viz. That God would make a new Revelation for their particular Conversion;
or, in general, The Unreasonableness of our now desiring fresh Revelations; new Miracles or Apparitions of Men from the dead, to confirm the Truth of those things which are already sufficiently proved to us by the Standing Revelation of the Gospel, will further appear, if we consider;
or, in general, The Unreasonableness of our now desiring fresh Revelations; new Miracles or Apparitions of Men from the dead, to confirm the Truth of those things which Are already sufficiently proved to us by the Standing Revelation of the Gospel, will further appear, if we Consider;
That to us who live now in Christian Countries, other Grounds of Faith or stronger Motives to Repentance than we have already in the standing Revelation of the Gospel might be inconsistent with the Excellency of Faith, might destroy the Virtue of Believing, and might be too great a Force and Constraint upon us, such as would in a manner take away our Liberty of Choice.
That to us who live now in Christian Countries, other Grounds of Faith or Stronger Motives to Repentance than we have already in the standing Revelation of the Gospel might be inconsistent with the Excellency of Faith, might destroy the Virtue of Believing, and might be too great a Force and Constraint upon us, such as would in a manner take away our Liberty of Choice.
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and for us, who have already abundantly sufficient Grounds to believe and embrace Christianity, to have fresh Miracles wrought every day before our own eyes (such Miracles as we could not possibly doubt the Truth of) to confirm those Doctrines which are already sufficiently confirmed, would not be to persuade us,
and for us, who have already abundantly sufficient Grounds to believe and embrace Christianity, to have fresh Miracles wrought every day before our own eyes (such Miracles as we could not possibly doubt the Truth of) to confirm those Doctrines which Are already sufficiently confirmed, would not be to persuade us,
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But against what I have now said perhaps it may be objected, That the Evidence which we desire of the Truth of Religion is no more than we are told has been already given to some Men;
But against what I have now said perhaps it may be objected, That the Evidence which we desire of the Truth of Religion is no more than we Are told has been already given to Some Men;
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particularly to those who lived in our Saviour 's and his Apostle 's times, and we can't see why it would be more inconsistent with the Nature of Faith and Religion now than it was then, or how it would more destroy our Freedom than it did theirs, or how it would be a greater Force upon our Choice than it was upon theirs, to have the very same Evidence of the Truth of the Christian Religion which they had.
particularly to those who lived in our Saviour is and his Apostle is times, and we can't see why it would be more inconsistent with the Nature of Faith and Religion now than it was then, or how it would more destroy our Freedom than it did theirs, or how it would be a greater Force upon our Choice than it was upon theirs, to have the very same Evidence of the Truth of the Christian Religion which they had.
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And therefore (without considering at present which of these Evidences of the Truth of the Facts upon which our Religion is grounded, is the most convincing) thus much is plain;
And Therefore (without considering At present which of these Evidences of the Truth of the Facts upon which our Religion is grounded, is the most convincing) thus much is plain;
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That if we, who have already very good Reason to believe them upon the Credit of a well attested History, were also admitted to be Eye Witnesses of some fresh Miracles, such as we are told were then wrought, both these Evidences together would be stronger and more irresistible,
That if we, who have already very good Reason to believe them upon the Credit of a well attested History, were also admitted to be Eye Witnesses of Some fresh Miracles, such as we Are told were then wrought, both these Evidences together would be Stronger and more irresistible,
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than either of them alone; So that consequently, if we who have already one of these Evidences, were allowed to have the other also, we should have more Evidence in the whole than they had, our Choice consequently would not be so free as theirs was, it would not be so much in the Power of our Wills to be Infidels, as it was in theirs.
than either of them alone; So that consequently, if we who have already one of these Evidences, were allowed to have the other also, we should have more Evidence in the Whole than they had, our Choice consequently would not be so free as theirs was, it would not be so much in the Power of our Wills to be Infidels, as it was in theirs.
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for we can't but think, that the Evidence that they had is much stronger than ours, and that they had much greater Reason to be Christians than we have.
for we can't but think, that the Evidence that they had is much Stronger than ours, and that they had much greater Reason to be Christians than we have.
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than those had to whom they were only Reported by Eye Witnesses, and therefore much rather than we have who receive this Report only by a History that was written many hundred years ago.
than those had to whom they were only Reported by Eye Witnesses, and Therefore much rather than we have who receive this Report only by a History that was written many hundred Years ago.
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or if we add to these all those that were convinced by our Saviours Miracles that he was the Christ, and that owned themselves his Disciples while he was upon Earth, 'tis probable that all these together were no more than five hundred; viz. those five hundred Brethren, to whom when met together in Galilee, our Lord shewed himself alive after his Passion.
or if we add to these all those that were convinced by our Saviors Miracles that he was the christ, and that owned themselves his Disciples while he was upon Earth, it's probable that all these together were no more than five hundred; viz. those five hundred Brothers, to whom when met together in Galilee, our Lord showed himself alive After his Passion.
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that their Case was extraordinary and peculiar, and that this Advantage of greater Evidence (as we reckon it) which they had above all others was no more than was necessary to qualifie them for that special Office which they,
that their Case was extraordinary and peculiar, and that this Advantage of greater Evidence (as we reckon it) which they had above all Others was no more than was necessary to qualify them for that special Office which they,
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and it might be no more than necessary that the Grounds of their Faith should be as much surer and stronger than those on which other Men's Faith is built,
and it might be no more than necessary that the Grounds of their Faith should be as much Surer and Stronger than those on which other Men's Faith is built,
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but then they are only such Temptations as are common to Men, and for the overcoming whereof a Faith grounded only upon good Historical Evidence is sufficient; for by the Power of such a Faith a great many in all Ages have happily overcome them;
but then they Are only such Temptations as Are Common to Men, and for the overcoming whereof a Faith grounded only upon good Historical Evidence is sufficient; for by the Power of such a Faith a great many in all Ages have happily overcome them;
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they wrestled not only against Flesh and Blood, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, against Spiritual Wickedness in high Places.
they wrestled not only against Flesh and Blood, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, against Spiritual Wickedness in high Places.
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and our Work (very easie in comparison with theirs) is only to follow in that Way, which they have made plain and smooth, to that Kingdom of Heaven, into which they could not enter but thro' manifold Tribulations.
and our Work (very easy in comparison with theirs) is only to follow in that Way, which they have made plain and smooth, to that Kingdom of Heaven, into which they could not enter but through manifold Tribulations.
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And indeed as desirous as we seem to be of having such Evidence of the Truth of our Religion as we are told the Apostles had, I believe there are very few of us but had rather be contented with less Evidence,
And indeed as desirous as we seem to be of having such Evidence of the Truth of our Religion as we Are told the Apostles had, I believe there Are very few of us but had rather be contented with less Evidence,
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How much St. Paul alone endured (and 'tis like the Sufferings of the other Aposiles were not much less) you may see in 2 Cor. xi. 23, &c. and yet he was not then come to the end of his Sufferings;
How much Saint Paul alone endured (and it's like the Sufferings of the other Apostles were not much less) you may see in 2 Cor. xi. 23, etc. and yet he was not then come to the end of his Sufferings;
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in Journeyings often, in Perils of Waters, in Perils of Robbers, in Perils by mine own Countrymen, in Perils by the Heathen, in Perils in the City, in Perils in the Wilderness, in Perils in the Sea, in Perils among false Brethren;
in Journeyings often, in Perils of Waters, in Perils of Robbers, in Perils by mine own Countrymen, in Perils by the Heathen, in Perils in the city, in Perils in the Wilderness, in Perils in the Sea, in Perils among false Brothers;
(2.) The Second Case before-mentioned was of those who heard with their own Ears the Testimony which the Apostles gave concerning our Lord; and saw with their own Eyes the wonderful Works that they did in Confirmation of their Testimony.
(2.) The Second Case beforementioned was of those who herd with their own Ears the Testimony which the Apostles gave Concerning our Lord; and saw with their own Eyes the wondered Works that they did in Confirmation of their Testimony.
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or corrupted and altered, what can be thought to be wanting in the Clearness of the Evidence that we have (being given in Writing and not by word of Mouth) is made up by the Fulness and Abundance of it;
or corrupted and altered, what can be Thought to be wanting in the Clearness of the Evidence that we have (being given in Writing and not by word of Mouth) is made up by the Fullness and Abundance of it;
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we having in the Writings of the Apostles and Evangelists, several Witnesses testifying the same Miracles, and every one of them Witnessing more Miracles,
we having in the Writings of the Apostles and Evangelists, several Witnesses testifying the same Miracles, and every one of them Witnessing more Miracles,
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2. Granting it to be true, that in the Apostle's times those to whom the Gospel was preached, had generally clearer and stronger Evidence of the Truth of Christianity than we have now;
2. Granting it to be true, that in the Apostle's times those to whom the Gospel was preached, had generally clearer and Stronger Evidence of the Truth of Christianity than we have now;
For when Men have already taken up an Opinion, (no matter upon what Grounds) or when by their Worldly Interest they are engaged to be of such an Opinion, it can't be expected that the same Reasons, I mean Reasons of the same strength in themselves, should be sufficient to persuade them to alter their Opinion, which would have sufficed to have fix'd and establish'd them in their former Notions.
For when Men have already taken up an Opinion, (no matter upon what Grounds) or when by their Worldly Interest they Are engaged to be of such an Opinion, it can't be expected that the same Reasons, I mean Reasons of the same strength in themselves, should be sufficient to persuade them to altar their Opinion, which would have sufficed to have fixed and established them in their former Notions.
for when the Revelation of the Gospel was first made by Christ and his Apostles, all, both Jews and Gentiles, were most strongly prejudiced against it, each of them having been bred up in a Persuasion that their own way of Worship was right,
for when the Revelation of the Gospel was First made by christ and his Apostles, all, both jews and Gentiles, were most strongly prejudiced against it, each of them having been bred up in a Persuasion that their own Way of Worship was right,
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and the Jews in particular having had good Assurance that their Law given by Moses, (to which the Doctrine of Christianity seem'd very opposite) had been of Divine Institution.
and the jews in particular having had good Assurance that their Law given by Moses, (to which the Doctrine of Christianity seemed very opposite) had been of Divine Institution.
And besides, (which was an Impediment alike common both to the Jews and Gentiles ) they could not either of them then embrace and profess the Christian Religion without apparently hazarding the Loss of all things that were dear to them in this World.
And beside, (which was an Impediment alike Common both to the jews and Gentiles) they could not either of them then embrace and profess the Christian Religion without apparently hazarding the Loss of all things that were dear to them in this World.
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and we found it the establish'd Religion of the Country where we were Born; for which Reasons we believed it, or at least were strongly inclined to believe it,
and we found it the established Religion of the Country where we were Born; for which Reasons we believed it, or At least were strongly inclined to believe it,
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to us, whose Interest leads us to continue in the Religion we were first bred in, such Proof as we always accept and allow of in other Cases of the like Nature, is Proof strong enough. And therefore much rather when we have,
to us, whose Interest leads us to continue in the Religion we were First bred in, such Proof as we always accept and allow of in other Cases of the like Nature, is Proof strong enough. And Therefore much rather when we have,
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as indeed we have, a stronger and more uncontrouled Tradition for the Truth of the Gospel-History, than of any History in the World besides, we shall be inconsistent with our selves,
as indeed we have, a Stronger and more uncontrolled Tradition for the Truth of the Gospel history, than of any History in the World beside, we shall be inconsistent with our selves,
So that upon the whole Matter, considering the Prejudices both from Education and Interest which they lay under who lived in those Times when the Gospel was first reveal'd and preach'd;
So that upon the Whole Matter, considering the Prejudices both from Education and Interest which they lay under who lived in those Times when the Gospel was First revealed and preached;
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even their own Eye-sight of some of those Miracles that were then wrought to confirm it, was not more perswasive than is that good Assurance that we now have by credible and undoubted Records that such Miracles were then wrought.
even their own Eyesight of Some of those Miracles that were then wrought to confirm it, was not more persuasive than is that good Assurance that we now have by credible and undoubted Records that such Miracles were then wrought.
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And if we had now the very same Proof and Demonstration of the Miracles wrought for the Confirmation of our Christian Religion, viz. The Evidence of our own Senses;
And if we had now the very same Proof and Demonstration of the Miracles wrought for the Confirmation of our Christian Religion, viz. The Evidence of our own Senses;
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3. The Unreasonableness of desiring more Proof of the Truth of Religion than God has been pleased to afford us by the Standing Revelation of the Gospel, and particularly of desiring that God would be pleas'd to work new Miracles for our particular satisfaction,
3. The Unreasonableness of desiring more Proof of the Truth of Religion than God has been pleased to afford us by the Standing Revelation of the Gospel, and particularly of desiring that God would be pleased to work new Miracles for our particular satisfaction,
What Reason can I pretend for my Infidelity, which another Man may not also as well plead for his? Have not I as good Proof of the Truth of Religion as my Neighbour has? Have not I as free Recourse to the Holy Scriptures as he? and the same Evidence of the Truth and Divine Inspiration of them that he has? And are we not also in all other Respects alike? Being Born in the same Country,
What Reason can I pretend for my Infidelity, which Another Man may not also as well plead for his? Have not I as good Proof of the Truth of Religion as my Neighbour has? Have not I as free Recourse to the Holy Scriptures as he? and the same Evidence of the Truth and Divine Inspiration of them that he has? And Are we not also in all other Respects alike? Being Born in the same Country,
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or the same Prejudices against, or Aversion to the Christian Faith? And if so, what Reason can I plead for any extraordinary or peculiar Favour? For is not he God's Creature as well as I? And hath not God the same Tenderness and Regard for him that he hath for me, and consequently the same Desire of his Welfare, that I can suppose he hath of mine? Why then should not God grant him this same Request whether in the Behalf of himself or his Friend,
or the same Prejudices against, or Aversion to the Christian Faith? And if so, what Reason can I plead for any extraordinary or peculiar Favour? For is not he God's Creature as well as I? And hath not God the same Tenderness and Regard for him that he hath for me, and consequently the same Desire of his Welfare, that I can suppose he hath of mine? Why then should not God grant him this same Request whither in the Behalf of himself or his Friend,
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and the Souls in Bliss who once rejoyced in the thought of being for ever got clear out of a troublesome World, must be content (to gratifie these Men) to leave their Place in Abraham 's Bosome,
and the Souls in Bliss who once rejoiced in the Thought of being for ever god clear out of a troublesome World, must be content (to gratify these Men) to leave their Place in Abraham is Bosom,
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and to be deprived of the Beatifical Vision, and the unspeakable Joys of Heaven, as long and as often as any of these unreasonable Men are pleased to desire it.
and to be deprived of the Beatifical Vision, and the unspeakable Joys of Heaven, as long and as often as any of these unreasonable Men Are pleased to desire it.
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they'd therefore desire some more plain and sensible and permanent Miracles than this; some such Miracles as those were which our Saviour and his Apostles wrought;
they Therefore desire Some more plain and sensible and permanent Miracles than this; Some such Miracles as those were which our Saviour and his Apostles wrought;
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And so for their sakes, and for their Conviction, half the Men that are born into the World, must be born Lame or Blind, that so they may be afterwards Cured by Miracle,
And so for their sakes, and for their Conviction, half the Men that Are born into the World, must be born Lame or Blind, that so they may be afterwards Cured by Miracle,
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And a great many must be possessed with Devils, and be grievously torn and tortured by them, that these Men may have the Pleasure of seeing with their own Eyes the Evil Spirits cast forth;
And a great many must be possessed with Devils, and be grievously torn and tortured by them, that these Men may have the Pleasure of seeing with their own Eyes the Evil Spirits cast forth;
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and therefore, what they, it may be, would desire for their particular satisfaction, wou'd be, to see a dead Man raised to Life again after he had been dead several Days, and began to stink;
and Therefore, what they, it may be, would desire for their particular satisfaction, would be, to see a dead Man raised to Life again After he had been dead several Days, and began to stink;
because perhaps every time before they have been dead a Week, some other Person that was not present before, may have a desire to see with his own Eyes the same Experiment tried over again.
Because perhaps every time before they have been dead a Week, Some other Person that was not present before, may have a desire to see with his own Eyes the same Experiment tried over again.
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But even this Miracle also would perhaps be excepted against by some, and nothing less would satisfie them than the very same Evidence which the Apostles themselves had, who conversed with our Saviour for some years together,
But even this Miracle also would perhaps be excepted against by Some, and nothing less would satisfy them than the very same Evidence which the Apostles themselves had, who conversed with our Saviour for Some Years together,
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and assisted at the laying his dead Body into the Sepulchre, and within three Days after saw him alive again, touched and handled him, eat and drank with him;
and assisted At the laying his dead Body into the Sepulchre, and within three Days After saw him alive again, touched and handled him, eat and drank with him;
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and after they had thus, several times, by the Space of forty Days, been, by many Infallible Proofs, assured of the Reality of his Resurrection, saw him visibly taken up in his Body into Heaven.
and After they had thus, several times, by the Molle of forty Days, been, by many Infallible Proofs, assured of the Reality of his Resurrection, saw him visibly taken up in his Body into Heaven.
but also willingly have suffered as much as the Apostles themselves did for Bearing their Testimony to the Truth of those things which they had seen and heard.
but also willingly have suffered as much as the Apostles themselves did for Bearing their Testimony to the Truth of those things which they had seen and herd.
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And what now must be done for the Satisfaction of these Men? For these have as much Right to a full Satisfaction as any others; and by the same Reason that others do expect to be gratified in what they desire, these may do so too.
And what now must be done for the Satisfaction of these Men? For these have as much Right to a full Satisfaction as any Others; and by the same Reason that Others do expect to be gratified in what they desire, these may do so too.
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And therefore in order to their Satisfaction, it is necessary that our Saviour should be Born into the World in every Age of it, or indeed much oftner;
And Therefore in order to their Satisfaction, it is necessary that our Saviour should be Born into the World in every Age of it, or indeed much oftener;
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and that in every Country at least, if not in every Town and Village he should live and Preach and do Miracles, and be Crucified and Rise again; for that these things have been once done, they can't, they say, believe only upon the Testimony of other Men who say they did see them;
and that in every Country At least, if not in every Town and Village he should live and Preach and do Miracles, and be crucified and Rise again; for that these things have been once done, they can't, they say, believe only upon the Testimony of other Men who say they did see them;
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4. Lastly, The Unreasonableness of desiring any further or additional Proof of the Truth of Religion, besides what is already afforded us in the Standing Revelation of the Holy Scripture, will farther appear by considering our own Interest in being convinced and persuaded of the Truth of Religion by such Arguments and Motives as are in themselves sufficient for that purpose,
4. Lastly, The Unreasonableness of desiring any further or additional Proof of the Truth of Religion, beside what is already afforded us in the Standing Revelation of the Holy Scripture, will farther appear by considering our own Interest in being convinced and persuaded of the Truth of Religion by such Arguments and Motives as Are in themselves sufficient for that purpose,
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And this Argument I shall handle in the way of Reproof, (and a just and seasonable Reproof I think it) to such bold and presuming Persons as I have been now speaking of, who will needs stand upon their Terms with Almighty God,
And this Argument I shall handle in the Way of Reproof, (and a just and seasonable Reproof I think it) to such bold and presuming Persons as I have been now speaking of, who will needs stand upon their Terms with Almighty God,
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We'll have fresh Revelations, and new Miracles, or Messengers from the Dead, or else we will not Believe and Repent; that we are resolv'd on. Very well;
We'll have fresh Revelations, and new Miracles, or Messengers from the Dead, or Else we will not Believe and repent; that we Are resolved on. Very well;
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Nevertheless I would advise you, before you fully determine to persist in this Resolution, to take a little time to consider seriously, whose Interest and Concern it is, either that you should Believe,
Nevertheless I would Advice you, before you Fully determine to persist in this Resolution, to take a little time to Consider seriously, whose Interest and Concern it is, either that you should Believe,
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then, if he gives me such Evidence of the Truth of it, as is sufficient to convince a Man of Reason, he has done enough; he has done all that belonged to him as a Friend to do.
then, if he gives me such Evidence of the Truth of it, as is sufficient to convince a Man of Reason, he has done enough; he has done all that belonged to him as a Friend to do.
if we except against his Witnesses, and cavil at his Evidence, and will not Believe but just upon that very sort of Proof which we our selves are pleas'd to pitch upon;
if we except against his Witnesses, and cavil At his Evidence, and will not Believe but just upon that very sort of Proof which we our selves Are pleased to pitch upon;
as really and in it self is Credible (and such, I hope I have already shewn that to be which is given us of the Truth of Christianity) and not to set your selves to cavil at it,
as really and in it self is Credible (and such, I hope I have already shown that to be which is given us of the Truth of Christianity) and not to Set your selves to cavil At it,
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but give Ear to what Moses and the Prophets and Christ and his Apostles speak to you in the Holy Scriptures; and hear them without Prejudice, with a Mind ready to hearken to Reason,
but give Ear to what Moses and the prophets and christ and his Apostles speak to you in the Holy Scriptures; and hear them without Prejudice, with a Mind ready to harken to Reason,
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for they say as much in this Case (or more) as by the common Voice and Reason of all Mankind is judged to be sufficient in all other Cases of the like Nature.
for they say as much in this Case (or more) as by the Common Voice and Reason of all Mankind is judged to be sufficient in all other Cases of the like Nature.
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Such Impudence and Sauciness as this (for I can call it by no better a Name) from a Man to his Maker, from a mean inconsiderable Creature, to the Great Lord of Heaven and Earth, is I'm sure no proper Qualification to merit extraordinary and peculiar Favours.
Such Impudence and Sauciness as this (for I can call it by no better a Name) from a Man to his Maker, from a mean inconsiderable Creature, to the Great Lord of Heaven and Earth, is I'm sure no proper Qualification to merit extraordinary and peculiar Favours.
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For as our Saviour says to some in a like Case, to some who formerly made the like unreasonable Demand that you now do, It is an Evil and Adulterous Generation that seeketh after a Sign, and therefore there shall no Sign be given — Verily I say unto you, there shall no Sign be given to this Generation.
For as our Saviour Says to Some in a like Case, to Some who formerly made the like unreasonable Demand that you now do, It is an Evil and Adulterous Generation that seeks After a Signen, and Therefore there shall no Signen be given — Verily I say unto you, there shall no Signen be given to this Generation.
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And there is the less Reason that he should do so, because if the Ordinary Means which he uses for our Conversion do not succeed, the Fault lies wholly in us;
And there is the less Reason that he should do so, Because if the Ordinary Means which he uses for our Conversion do not succeed, the Fault lies wholly in us;
And therefore 'tis highly probable (so certain that it need not be tried) that any other means proper for God to use to reclaim us, would be alike unsuccessful.
And Therefore it's highly probable (so certain that it need not be tried) that any other means proper for God to use to reclaim us, would be alike unsuccessful.
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and which he still continues to do in the 2d Verse of the Text, even after Abraham had told him that the Standing Revelation of God's Will in the Holy Scripture was sufficient; Nay, Father Abraham,
and which he still continues to do in the 2d Verse of the Text, even After Abraham had told him that the Standing Revelation of God's Will in the Holy Scripture was sufficient; Nay, Father Abraham,
and are not brought to Repentance by the Preaching and Standing Revelation of the Gospel, would be persuaded by this means. If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, (I add,
and Are not brought to Repentance by the Preaching and Standing Revelation of the Gospel, would be persuaded by this means. If they hear not Moses and the prophets, (I add,
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And the Truth of this will, I suppose, sufficiently appear if these following things be considered. 1. That we can't have better or stronger Motives to Obedience and a Holy Life than are already offered in the Holy Scripture to persuade us. 2. That the Proof and Evidence already given us of the Truth of Religion is such as cannot be fairly excepted against,
And the Truth of this will, I suppose, sufficiently appear if these following things be considered. 1. That we can't have better or Stronger Motives to obedience and a Holy Life than Are already offered in the Holy Scripture to persuade us. 2. That the Proof and Evidence already given us of the Truth of Religion is such as cannot be fairly excepted against,
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and that there is no Proof thereof that could be offered, but what is liable to Cavils and unreasonable Exceptions. 3. That if God should gratifie all Men in this Request, the Abundance and Commonness of the Miracles that must then be wrought would go near to destroy the Efficacy and Persuasiveness thereof.
and that there is no Proof thereof that could be offered, but what is liable to Cavils and unreasonable Exceptions. 3. That if God should gratify all Men in this Request, the Abundance and Commonness of the Miracles that must then be wrought would go near to destroy the Efficacy and Persuasiveness thereof.
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And, Lastly, That it is Matter of Fact and Experience that new Miracles have been generally unsuccessful upon those who have not hearkned to nor been convinced by a Standing Revelation of God's Will.
And, Lastly, That it is Matter of Fact and Experience that new Miracles have been generally unsuccessful upon those who have not hearkened to nor been convinced by a Standing Revelation of God's Will.
and on the other Hand all the Evils that we can justly dread, the wrath of him who is a consuming Fire; who often punishes Transgressors with remarkable Judgments in this Life,
and on the other Hand all the Evils that we can justly dread, the wrath of him who is a consuming Fire; who often Punishes Transgressors with remarkable Judgments in this Life,
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Now if a new Revelation was to be made, and we our selves were to contrive the Matter of it, what stronger Motives than these could we think of? Or if one should come from the dead to Preach to us,
Now if a new Revelation was to be made, and we our selves were to contrive the Matter of it, what Stronger Motives than these could we think of? Or if one should come from the dead to Preach to us,
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if Lazarus were sent on purpose to persuade us, what could he offer more towards it? Could he give us Assurance of any thing better or more desirable than of God's Readiness to forgive us upon our Repentance,
if Lazarus were sent on purpose to persuade us, what could he offer more towards it? Could he give us Assurance of any thing better or more desirable than of God's Readiness to forgive us upon our Repentance,
and of compleat and perfect Happiness both of Body and Soul to all Eternity if we do Repent? Or could he threaten any thing more like to deter us from Sin than intolerable and everlasting Misery? If not, to what Purpose should he be sent to us? Or indeed to what Purpose should there be any new Revelation at all? For these things are already promised and threatned clearly enough in the Holy Scripture; Life and Immortality are already fully brought to Light by the Gospel;
and of complete and perfect Happiness both of Body and Soul to all Eternity if we do repent? Or could he threaten any thing more like to deter us from since than intolerable and everlasting Misery? If not, to what Purpose should he be sent to us? Or indeed to what Purpose should there be any new Revelation At all? For these things Are already promised and threatened clearly enough in the Holy Scripture; Life and Immortality Are already Fully brought to Light by the Gospel;
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And if the Hope of Eternal Life and Happiness, and if the Dread of Everlasting and Intolerable Torments will not persuade us, nothing certainly will or can persuade us.
And if the Hope of Eternal Life and Happiness, and if the Dread of Everlasting and Intolerable Torments will not persuade us, nothing Certainly will or can persuade us.
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or to that Discouragement that is therein given as to Vice and Wickedness, would be an Assurance that there should be always as remarkable a Difference made, by the Providence of God, between good and bad Men, in this World, as we are told in Scripture there will be, by his righteous Judgment, in that which is to come. And a good Assurance given us of this by some new Revelation, confirmed by our own constant Observation that it was always well with the Righteous and ill with the Wicked in this World, we may think perhaps would do much more towards the Reformation of Mankind,
or to that Discouragement that is therein given as to Vice and Wickedness, would be an Assurance that there should be always as remarkable a Difference made, by the Providence of God, between good and bad Men, in this World, as we Are told in Scripture there will be, by his righteous Judgement, in that which is to come. And a good Assurance given us of this by Some new Revelation, confirmed by our own constant Observation that it was always well with the Righteous and ill with the Wicked in this World, we may think perhaps would do much more towards the Reformation of Mankind,
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and would frustrate the Design of God in sending us into this World, which was to prove and try us, to see whether we love the Lord with all our Heart;
and would frustrate the Design of God in sending us into this World, which was to prove and try us, to see whither we love the Lord with all our Heart;
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For if the Reward of Virtue and the Punishment of Vice were always visible and present, there would be no Room left for Faith in God, which is a firm Belief of the Truth of his Promises and Threatnings,
For if the Reward of Virtue and the Punishment of Vice were always visible and present, there would be no Room left for Faith in God, which is a firm Belief of the Truth of his Promises and Threatenings,
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Faith (as the Apostle defines it) is the Substance, or confident Expectation of things hoped for; the Evidence, or Conviction of things not seen. And if all the good things both of this Life and of the next were the certain Portion of Virtue,
Faith (as the Apostle defines it) is the Substance, or confident Expectation of things hoped for; the Evidence, or Conviction of things not seen. And if all the good things both of this Life and of the next were the certain Portion of Virtue,
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and all the evil things that can be suffered both in this World and in the other were the certain and never-failing Consequence of Sin, there would be no room left for a virtuous and wise Choice;
and all the evil things that can be suffered both in this World and in the other were the certain and never-failing Consequence of since, there would be no room left for a virtuous and wise Choice;
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for it can't be conceiv'd that a Creature that has Understanding and a Power of chusing and refusing, should knowingly chuse all Misery rather than all Happiness.
for it can't be conceived that a Creature that has Understanding and a Power of choosing and refusing, should knowingly choose all Misery rather than all Happiness.
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From whence therefore it plainly follows, that such as are not persuaded by the Gospel Motives to Repentance, are not capable of being persuaded by any such Motives as, consistently with the Nature of Faith and Religion and Vertue, could be offered to them;
From whence Therefore it plainly follows, that such as Are not persuaded by the Gospel Motives to Repentance, Are not capable of being persuaded by any such Motives as, consistently with the Nature of Faith and Religion and Virtue, could be offered to them;
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But then 'tis to be considered, that the Nature of Faith and Religion, and of that State of Trial which we are now in, requires that there should be a reasonable Boundary set to the clearness of that Evidence that is given to Men of the Truth of those Motives whereby they are to be persuaded,
But then it's to be considered, that the Nature of Faith and Religion, and of that State of Trial which we Are now in, requires that there should be a reasonable Boundary Set to the clearness of that Evidence that is given to Men of the Truth of those Motives whereby they Are to be persuaded,
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Because (as I noted in my last Discourse) such very clear and strong Evidence of the Truth of Religion as leaves no Room for a possibility of Doubting, would destroy our Freedom of Choice,
Because (as I noted in my last Discourse) such very clear and strong Evidence of the Truth of Religion as leaves no Room for a possibility of Doubting, would destroy our Freedom of Choice,
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And if that farther Proof and Evidence that is desired of the Truth of Religion, be no other than such as will leave us a Freedom of Choice and a Possibility of Doubting,
And if that farther Proof and Evidence that is desired of the Truth of Religion, be no other than such as will leave us a Freedom of Choice and a Possibility of Doubting,
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2. That the Proof and Evidence already given us of the Truth of Religion is such as cannot fairly be excepted against; and that there is no Proof thereof that could be given us, (unless it be such as is not resistible,
2. That the Proof and Evidence already given us of the Truth of Religion is such as cannot fairly be excepted against; and that there is no Proof thereof that could be given us, (unless it be such as is not resistible,
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and consequently such as is not fit for God to give us, while we are here in a State of Trial) but what is liable to foolish Cavils and unreasonable Exceptions; so that consequently the same Temper and Disposition of Mind,
and consequently such as is not fit for God to give us, while we Are Here in a State of Trial) but what is liable to foolish Cavils and unreasonable Exceptions; so that consequently the same Temper and Disposition of Mind,
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and the same unwillingness to believe which now disposes Men to Infidelity, and prompts them to make Exceptions to the present Grounds of the Christian Faith, would work the same Effect in case other Proof and Evidence were given of the Truth of it.
and the same unwillingness to believe which now disposes Men to Infidelity, and prompts them to make Exceptions to the present Grounds of the Christian Faith, would work the same Effect in case other Proof and Evidence were given of the Truth of it.
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And therefore to what has been said I shall only adde, that if the Exceptions that are made to the Evidence already given us of the Truth of the Christian Religion were fair and reasonable, they would be allowed by Mankind to be so in other Cases of the like Nature; which yet they are not.
And Therefore to what has been said I shall only add, that if the Exceptions that Are made to the Evidence already given us of the Truth of the Christian Religion were fair and reasonable, they would be allowed by Mankind to be so in other Cases of the like Nature; which yet they Are not.
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Nay if they who make these Exceptions in the Case of Religion did themselves think that they were just and reasonable, they ought to make the same in all other Cases, that are equally liable to the same Exceptions;
Nay if they who make these Exceptions in the Case of Religion did themselves think that they were just and reasonable, they ought to make the same in all other Cases, that Are equally liable to the same Exceptions;
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and in all other such Cases they ought to live and act as if they had the same Doubts and Scruples upon them, which they say they have in the Case of Religion;
and in all other such Cases they ought to live and act as if they had the same Doubts and Scruples upon them, which they say they have in the Case of Religion;
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For that same Infidel who will not allow of the Testimony which was given to our Saviour by his Apostles, tho' they gave the best Assurance that it was possible for Men to give both of their Knowledge of what they testified,
For that same Infidel who will not allow of the Testimony which was given to our Saviour by his Apostles, though they gave the best Assurance that it was possible for Men to give both of their Knowledge of what they testified,
and of their Honesty in relating it, yet readily allows that in all other Cases the Testimony of two or three Credible Persons should be received, without any collateral Evidence of the Truth of their Testimony;
and of their Honesty in relating it, yet readily allows that in all other Cases the Testimony of two or three Credible Persons should be received, without any collateral Evidence of the Truth of their Testimony;
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And he that questions whether the Books of the New Testament were written by the reputed Authors, yet makes no Question but that other Books, of as ancient or older Date,
And he that questions whither the Books of the New Testament were written by the reputed Authors, yet makes no Question but that other Books, of as ancient or older Date,
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and of the Authority of which there is not half so much Traditional Evidence, were written by those Persons to whom they are ascribed; and he would think those very unreasonable Men, who,
and of the authority of which there is not half so much Traditional Evidence, were written by those Persons to whom they Are ascribed; and he would think those very unreasonable Men, who,
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when he was arguing any Point of Learning with them upon the Authority of Virgil, or Cicero, or Seneca, should refuse to admit his Argument till he had first undeniably and demonstratively proved that the Aeneids were written by Virgil, or that the other Pieces that have been allowed in all Ages ever since to have been written by Cicero or Seneca, were not falsly Fathered upon those Authors.
when he was arguing any Point of Learning with them upon the authority of Virgil, or Cicero, or Senecca, should refuse to admit his Argument till he had First undeniably and demonstratively proved that the Aeneids were written by Virgil, or that the other Pieces that have been allowed in all Ages ever since to have been written by Cicero or Senecca, were not falsely Fathered upon those Authors.
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And he that pretends to be uncertain whether there ever was such a Man as Jesus of Nazareth, and whether he said and did the things Recorded of him by the Evangelists, and whether by the Preaching of his Apostles he did spread his Spiritual Empire over all the Countries of the World; (An Empire which is still kept up in most of the Countries over which it was first extended,
And he that pretends to be uncertain whither there ever was such a Man as jesus of Nazareth, and whither he said and did the things Recorded of him by the Evangelists, and whither by the Preaching of his Apostles he did spread his Spiritual Empire over all the Countries of the World; (an Empire which is still kept up in most of the Countries over which it was First extended,
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and of which there are evident Marks and Memorials still remaining even in those Countries that have since revolted from it;) He, I say, that doubts of these things altho' witnessed by the Writings of those who were Eye-Witnesses thereof,
and of which there Are evident Marks and Memorials still remaining even in those Countries that have since revolted from it;) He, I say, that doubts of these things although witnessed by the Writings of those who were Eye-Witnesses thereof,
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and that he translated the Empire of the World from Persia to Greece; and he also gives full Credit to the other things which he finds related of him, by Curtius, Plutarch and Arrian, altho' none of these Authors were Eye-Witnesses of his Wars and Greatness,
and that he translated the Empire of the World from Persiam to Greece; and he also gives full Credit to the other things which he finds related of him, by Curtius, Plutarch and Arrian, although none of these Authors were Eye-Witnesses of his Wars and Greatness,
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but either Copied what they wrote from former Histories, or took it up from Report; and altho' there are perhaps no Remains of that Empire now left in the World.
but either Copied what they wrote from former Histories, or took it up from Report; and although there Are perhaps no Remains of that Empire now left in the World.
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And if he was but as sure of a good Estate, as that the History of Alexander 's Expedition and Conquests is in the main a true History, he would not, I believe, give the Hundreth Part of its Value to ascertain his Title to it.
And if he was but as sure of a good Estate, as that the History of Alexander is Expedition and Conquests is in the main a true History, he would not, I believe, give the Hundredth Part of its Valve to ascertain his Title to it.
Those therefore are manifestly unreasonable Exceptions to the Proofs of Christianity which no Man will allow, which even those that make them in this Case do not think reasonable to make, in other Cases of the like Nature;
Those Therefore Are manifestly unreasonable Exceptions to the Proofs of Christianity which no Man will allow, which even those that make them in this Case do not think reasonable to make, in other Cases of the like Nature;
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For tho' the Demonstration of the Truth of Religion were as plain as Demonstrations in the Mathematicks, yet even these may be cavil'd at by such as will allow of no Postulata 's,
For though the Demonstration of the Truth of Religion were as plain as Demonstrations in the Mathematics, yet even these may be caviled At by such as will allow of no Postulata is,
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nor grant the Truth of the clearest Axioms. Nay there have been Scepticks in the plainest Matters of Sense, and some have denied Motion at the same time that their own Tongues were moving to deny it.
nor grant the Truth of the Clearest Axioms. Nay there have been Sceptics in the Plainest Matters of Sense, and Some have denied Motion At the same time that their own Tongues were moving to deny it.
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Not that I think the Demonstration of the Truth of Religion is as clear as any Proposition in Euclid, or as the shining of the Sun at Noon, (for that can't be,
Not that I think the Demonstration of the Truth of Religion is as clear as any Proposition in Euclid, or as the shining of the Sun At Noon, (for that can't be,
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For one single Miracle done in his own Presence would be nothing near so convincing as the many Miracles wrought by Christ and his Apostles were, of some or other of which there were more than ten thousand Witnesses;
For one single Miracle done in his own Presence would be nothing near so convincing as the many Miracles wrought by christ and his Apostles were, of Some or other of which there were more than ten thousand Witnesses;
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as that constant Power of working Miracles, and especially the Gift of Tongues, which lasted a whole Life, must needs do upon the Apostles and those that lived in their time, who were either Partakers of these Gifts themselves,
as that constant Power of working Miracles, and especially the Gift of Tongues, which lasted a Whole Life, must needs do upon the Apostles and those that lived in their time, who were either Partakers of these Gifts themselves,
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In short, whatever Miracles we can desire may be wrought for our Conviction, either they must be seen by us with our own Eyes, or else they must be receiv'd by Testimony from others.
In short, whatever Miracles we can desire may be wrought for our Conviction, either they must be seen by us with our own Eyes, or Else they must be received by Testimony from Others.
or inconsistent with that Love which we bear to the World or to our Sins, to believe that they are true Miracles, we should easily be apt to fansie that they were only melancholy Delusions, or Tricks put upon us by Designing Men, which our first Fright or Amazement hindred us from discovering the Fraud of;
or inconsistent with that Love which we bear to the World or to our Sins, to believe that they Are true Miracles, we should Easily be apt to fancy that they were only melancholy Delusions, or Tricks put upon us by Designing Men, which our First Fright or Amazement hindered us from discovering the Fraud of;
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because there can be no Testimony concerning any such Matters of Fact more clear and unexceptionable than that which we have already of the Truth of our Saviour's and his Apostles Miracles;
Because there can be no Testimony Concerning any such Matters of Fact more clear and unexceptionable than that which we have already of the Truth of our Saviour's and his Apostles Miracles;
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so that if we believe not this, we should hardlier believe any other Testimony, because we can scarcely have so good Assurance of any Man's Truth as we have of the Sincerity and Veracity of all those who are the present Witnesses to our Religion;
so that if we believe not this, we should hardlier believe any other Testimony, Because we can scarcely have so good Assurance of any Man's Truth as we have of the Sincerity and Veracity of all those who Are the present Witnesses to our Religion;
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And therefore I think it plainly follows (as I farther noted) that the same Temper and Disposition of Mind, and the same Unwillingness to believe the Truths of the Gospel, which now dispose Men to Infidelity,
And Therefore I think it plainly follows (as I farther noted) that the same Temper and Disposition of Mind, and the same Unwillingness to believe the Truths of the Gospel, which now dispose Men to Infidelity,
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and prompt them to study and make Exceptions to the Proofs already given us of the Christian Faith, would work the same Effect if other Proof and Evidence were given of it,
and prompt them to study and make Exceptions to the Proofs already given us of the Christian Faith, would work the same Effect if other Proof and Evidence were given of it,
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For from what has been said, I think 'tis plain that if Men do not see the Truth when 'tis placed in so clear a Light as 'tis in already, the Reason must be because they wilfully shut their Eyes,
For from what has been said, I think it's plain that if Men do not see the Truth when it's placed in so clear a Light as it's in already, the Reason must be Because they wilfully shut their Eyes,
or else are so blinded by a Love of this World, or of their sinful Lusts, that if the Light were ten times brighter than it is, they would see no more than they do now.
or Else Are so blinded by a Love of this World, or of their sinful Lustiest, that if the Light were ten times Brighter than it is, they would see no more than they do now.
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And it would be to as little Purpose, in order to the Conviction of such perverse and obstinate Men, to add any more or stronger Proofs of the Truth of Religion,
And it would be to as little Purpose, in order to the Conviction of such perverse and obstinate Men, to add any more or Stronger Proofs of the Truth of Religion,
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For this is indeed the true Cause why Men will not hear Moses and the Prophets, why they will not believe Christ and his Apostles, testifying the certainty of a future State and other Truths of Religion;
For this is indeed the true Cause why Men will not hear Moses and the prophets, why they will not believe christ and his Apostles, testifying the certainty of a future State and other Truths of Religion;
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Seeing they will not see, and hearing they will not hear nor understand; and to Men so obstinately resolved against Conviction, no Proof can be convincing enough.
Seeing they will not see, and hearing they will not hear nor understand; and to Men so obstinately resolved against Conviction, no Proof can be convincing enough.
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From all that hath been said therefore upon this Head, it plainly appears, That the proper Cure of Infidelity is not the Addition of more Proof of the Truth of Religion,
From all that hath been said Therefore upon this Head, it plainly appears, That the proper Cure of Infidelity is not the Addition of more Proof of the Truth of Religion,
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Some indeed there may be whom no such Proof of Religion as is fit to be given us in this State of Trial would persuade, whose Case therefore must be given over as desperate;
some indeed there may be whom no such Proof of Religion as is fit to be given us in this State of Trial would persuade, whose Case Therefore must be given over as desperate;
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so that it may reasonably be hoped that some small Addition to the Proof of Religion (no more than might be made to it without destroying either our Freedom of Choice or the Excellency of Faith and Virtue) would prevail with these Half Christians. And perhaps it might;
so that it may reasonably be hoped that Some small Addition to the Proof of Religion (no more than might be made to it without destroying either our Freedom of Choice or the Excellency of Faith and Virtue) would prevail with these Half Christians. And perhaps it might;
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should God, I say, gratifie all Men in this Request) the Abundance of the Miracles that must then be wrought, would be so far from adding to the Proof of Christianity, that it would rather lessen or weaken that Proof of it which we have already;
should God, I say, gratify all Men in this Request) the Abundance of the Miracles that must then be wrought, would be so Far from adding to the Proof of Christianity, that it would rather lessen or weaken that Proof of it which we have already;
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As the Blind Man that had been Cured by our Saviour well observes, Joh. ix. 32. Since the Beginning of the World hath it not been heard, that any Man hath opened the Eyes of one that was born Blind.
As the Blind Man that had been Cured by our Saviour well observes, John ix. 32. Since the Beginning of the World hath it not been herd, that any Man hath opened the Eyes of one that was born Blind.
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For that which makes Men wonder even at a true Miracle is not so much because it is such an Operation as they cannot give a fair account of by Natural Causes;
For that which makes Men wonder even At a true Miracle is not so much Because it is such an Operation as they cannot give a fair account of by Natural Causes;
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And if the same thing which now, for this Reason, we should account a Miracle was done every Day, the Virtuosi would presently set themselves to invent,
And if the same thing which now, for this Reason, we should account a Miracle was done every Day, the Virtuosi would presently Set themselves to invent,
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And I believe there are not many Miracles that have been done which they might not after long Study be able to give as clear and probable an Account of by Natural Causes,
And I believe there Are not many Miracles that have been done which they might not After long Study be able to give as clear and probable an Account of by Natural Causes,
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as they have done of Gravity, of Fire, of the Loadstone, of Vision, of the Production of Vegetables, of the Generation of Animals, and of many other things which yet are doubtless the Works and Effects of Natural Causes.
as they have done of Gravity, of Fire, of the Loadstone, of Vision, of the Production of Vegetables, of the Generation of Animals, and of many other things which yet Are doubtless the Works and Effects of Natural Causes.
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So that I say the most probable Consequence of having Miracles so very common as they must be if they were wrought for the Conviction of particular Men, would be this, that they wou'd cease to serve for that Purpose for which Miracles were designed;
So that I say the most probable Consequence of having Miracles so very Common as they must be if they were wrought for the Conviction of particular Men, would be this, that they would cease to serve for that Purpose for which Miracles were designed;
who rather than attribute the greatest Miracle to a Supernatural Power, would not acquiesce in that Solution (how silly soever) that was given of it by meer Matter and Motion.
who rather than attribute the greatest Miracle to a Supernatural Power, would not acquiesce in that Solution (how silly soever) that was given of it by mere Matter and Motion.
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after they had lain in their Graves for some time, to come forth again and shew themselves alive to their Friends, this wonderful Effect would be attributed by a great many to some Vital Principle in the Body, which only Slept for a while (as it does in Corn or other Seeds while they are kept dry and above Ground) but afterwards,
After they had lain in their Graves for Some time, to come forth again and show themselves alive to their Friends, this wondered Effect would be attributed by a great many to Some Vital Principle in the Body, which only Slept for a while (as it does in Corn or other Seeds while they Are kept dry and above Ground) but afterwards,
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The Consequence of which would be, that this which we desire as an additional Proof of Christianity, would in effect destroy one of the best Proofs of it that we have already. But,
The Consequence of which would be, that this which we desire as an additional Proof of Christianity, would in Effect destroy one of the best Proofs of it that we have already. But,
because it is Matter of Fast and Experience that this last Method has been generally unsuccessful upon those who have not hearkned to nor been convinced by a Standing Revelation.
Because it is Matter of Fast and Experience that this last Method has been generally unsuccessful upon those who have not hearkened to nor been convinced by a Standing Revelation.
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For as they would not believe Moses and the Prophets testifying of our Saviour, so neither did they any more believe our Saviour himself when he came down to them from Heaven in the Power of God;
For as they would not believe Moses and the prophets testifying of our Saviour, so neither did they any more believe our Saviour himself when he Come down to them from Heaven in the Power of God;
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so neither did they believe him a jot more after he came again to them from the dead. Never were there such Signs and Miracles wrought for Mens Conviction,
so neither did they believe him a jot more After he Come again to them from the dead. Never were there such Signs and Miracles wrought for Men's Conviction,
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And when once a dead Lazarus did come forth out of his Grave and appear to them, (which was the very thing that the Rich Man here desires in the behalf of his Brethren,
And when once a dead Lazarus did come forth out of his Grave and appear to them, (which was the very thing that the Rich Man Here Desires in the behalf of his Brothers,
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so that the Truth of the Miracle could not be doubted, and was not denied by any of them) all the Effect that it had upon those obstinate and incredulous Men, was only that it made them enter presently (sooner perhaps than otherwise they would have done) into a close Consultation to put to death both Jesus and Lazarus too.
so that the Truth of the Miracle could not be doubted, and was not denied by any of them) all the Effect that it had upon those obstinate and incredulous Men, was only that it made them enter presently (sooner perhaps than otherwise they would have done) into a close Consultation to put to death both jesus and Lazarus too.
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For we are told in Acts xi. 41. of a great number about three thousand that believed upon the first Preaching of St. Peter, and sight of that great Miracle, the Gift of Tongues, wherewith the Apostles were endued.
For we Are told in Acts xi. 41. of a great number about three thousand that believed upon the First Preaching of Saint Peter, and sighed of that great Miracle, the Gift of Tongues, wherewith the Apostles were endued.
for many that were then present, and heard the Apostles speaking with Tongues, were so far from being persuaded thereby, that they most falsly blasphemed that,
for many that were then present, and herd the Apostles speaking with Tongues, were so Far from being persuaded thereby, that they most falsely blasphemed that,
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as they had done all our Saviour 's Miracles before, attributing the fruit of that most evident Power of the Holy Ghost to new Wine. And it may be further noted that those who were persuaded by it, were such as before they saw the Miracle were in a good Disposition to embrace that pure Religion that is taught in the Gospel,
as they had done all our Saviour is Miracles before, attributing the fruit of that most evident Power of the Holy Ghost to new Wine. And it may be further noted that those who were persuaded by it, were such as before they saw the Miracle were in a good Disposition to embrace that pure Religion that is taught in the Gospel,
for the Persons convinced thereby were not of the Pharisees or unbelieving Jews that had rejected our Saviour before, but they were Devout Persons, Jews or Proselytes, who had come at that Feast of Pentecost, from other Parts of the World to Jerusalem to Worship,
for the Persons convinced thereby were not of the Pharisees or unbelieving jews that had rejected our Saviour before, but they were Devout Persons, jews or Proselytes, who had come At that Feast of Pentecost, from other Parts of the World to Jerusalem to Worship,
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but being well read in Moses and the Prophets, and giving good heed to them, were Converted, more by the manifest Accomplishment of all the ancient Prophecies concerning the Messias, in the Person of our Saviour, than by the sight of that great Miracle.
but being well read in Moses and the prophets, and giving good heed to them, were Converted, more by the manifest Accomplishment of all the ancient Prophecies Concerning the Messias, in the Person of our Saviour, than by the sighed of that great Miracle.
This therefore being Matter of Fact and Experience, what has been done and come to pass already, that new Miracles have been generally unsuccessful upon such as have not regarded a Standing Revelation of God's Will, we may reasonably inser that 'tis highly probable if not certain, that the same Experiment tried over again would have no better success.
This Therefore being Matter of Fact and Experience, what has been done and come to pass already, that new Miracles have been generally unsuccessful upon such as have not regarded a Standing Revelation of God's Will, we may reasonably Insert that it's highly probable if not certain, that the same Experiment tried over again would have no better success.
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and stubborn Wills, and devoted to Sin, will not hearken to Moses and the Prophets, nor to Christ and his Apostles speaking in the Scripture, would very probably receive no Benefit from new Miracles or new Revelations.
and stubborn Wills, and devoted to since, will not harken to Moses and the prophets, nor to christ and his Apostles speaking in the Scripture, would very probably receive no Benefit from new Miracles or new Revelations.
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And this being the Case of all those who do not hear Moses and the Prophets, and Christ and his Apostles preaching to them in the Holy Scripture, or are not persuaded by them, we may well conclude with Abraham in the Text, that any other means that might be used to reclaim them would most probably prove as ineffectual as this has been,
And this being the Case of all those who do not hear Moses and the prophets, and christ and his Apostles preaching to them in the Holy Scripture, or Are not persuaded by them, we may well conclude with Abraham in the Text, that any other means that might be used to reclaim them would most probably prove as ineffectual as this has been,
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having also shewn that more Proof and Evidence than we have of the Truth of our Religion cannot reasonably be desired. And having likewise shewn that any other Proof or Evidence thereof would probably be ineffectual upon those who will not hear Moses and the Prophets and Christ and his Apostles preaching to them in the Holy Scripture; I have finished all that I proposed to do in discoursing on these Words.
having also shown that more Proof and Evidence than we have of the Truth of our Religion cannot reasonably be desired. And having likewise shown that any other Proof or Evidence thereof would probably be ineffectual upon those who will not hear Moses and the prophets and christ and his Apostles preaching to them in the Holy Scripture; I have finished all that I proposed to do in discoursing on these Words.
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And I would desire you, in the first Place, to prepare and dispose your Minds to hear gravely and without prejudice the Reasons that are offered to prove the Truth of Christianity, by considering seriously the great Importance of Religion, if it be true.
And I would desire you, in the First Place, to prepare and dispose your Minds to hear gravely and without prejudice the Reasons that Are offered to prove the Truth of Christianity, by considering seriously the great Importance of Religion, if it be true.
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And if you do but consider this, you will quickly see that it is well worth your while to be at some pains to satisfie your selves fully whether Religion be true or not.
And if you do but Consider this, you will quickly see that it is well worth your while to be At Some pains to satisfy your selves Fully whither Religion be true or not.
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And if you seriously consider the great Importance of Religion, you will likewise readily see, that of the two you had much better be mistaken in believing the Truth of Religion,
And if you seriously Consider the great Importance of Religion, you will likewise readily see, that of the two you had much better be mistaken in believing the Truth of Religion,
so that consequently if it can ever be reasonable for a Wise Man to be under a Prejudice, it would be most reasonable that you should be prejudiced on the side of Religion.
so that consequently if it can ever be reasonable for a Wise Man to be under a Prejudice, it would be most reasonable that you should be prejudiced on the side of Religion.
You will also then see, that if in any Case it be Wisdom to be over-credulous, that is, to believe beyond the strength of the Evidence, it is so in the Case of Religion;
You will also then see, that if in any Case it be Wisdom to be overcredulous, that is, to believe beyond the strength of the Evidence, it is so in the Case of Religion;
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because the greatest Damage you can suffer by Over-credulity, in case Religion be all a Cheat, is infinitely less than will be the Consequence of unreasonable Infidelity, if indeed Religion be true.
Because the greatest Damage you can suffer by Over-credulity, in case Religion be all a Cheat, is infinitely less than will be the Consequence of unreasonable Infidelity, if indeed Religion be true.
Next, I would desire you to examine your selves seriously, whether in your Enquiries into the Grounds and Reasons of Religion, you have not hitherto had some Byass upon your Minds;
Next, I would desire you to examine your selves seriously, whither in your Enquiries into the Grounds and Reasons of Religion, you have not hitherto had Some Byass upon your Minds;
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whether at the same time that you have set your selves to consider of the Proofs of the Christian Religion, you have not secretly wished that you might not find them satisfactory to your Reason.
whither At the same time that you have Set your selves to Consider of the Proofs of the Christian Religion, you have not secretly wished that you might not find them satisfactory to your Reason.
whether it was not some worldly Pleasure or Profit which you foresaw you should be debarr'd from in case you should happen to be convinced of the Truth of the Christian Religion.
whither it was not Some worldly Pleasure or Profit which you foresaw you should be debarred from in case you should happen to be convinced of the Truth of the Christian Religion.
And if it was, I hope that some serious Consideration of the great Importance of Religion, which I before advised in order to the removing unreasonable Prejudices, will also suffice to satisfie you how unworthy of any Love or Regard any Worldly Pleasure or Profit is in Comparison with that Eternal Happiness which is promised in the Gospel;
And if it was, I hope that Some serious Consideration of the great Importance of Religion, which I before advised in order to the removing unreasonable Prejudices, will also suffice to satisfy you how unworthy of any Love or Regard any Worldly Pleasure or Profit is in Comparison with that Eternal Happiness which is promised in the Gospel;
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if indeed Religion be true) 'tis not a matter worth thinking of, whether his Worldly State and Condition will be rendred better or worse by his endeavouring to secure to himself a blessed Portion in the other World.
if indeed Religion be true) it's not a matter worth thinking of, whither his Worldly State and Condition will be rendered better or Worse by his endeavouring to secure to himself a blessed Portion in the other World.
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after this, desire you to take a fresh into your Consideration what has been offered in the foregoing Discourses for the Proof of the Christian Religion,
After this, desire you to take a fresh into your Consideration what has been offered in the foregoing Discourses for the Proof of the Christian Religion,
But I can't but hope, I can't but think that if you do consider without Prejudice or Partiality the Reasons that have been offered to prove the Truth of Christianity, you must needs be convinced thereby.
But I can't but hope, I can't but think that if you do Consider without Prejudice or Partiality the Reasons that have been offered to prove the Truth of Christianity, you must needs be convinced thereby.
However, if the Reasons that are or may be offer'd for the Proof of it should not be sufficient perfectly to cure your Infidelity and to make you become Zealous Christians; they may be,
However, if the Reasons that Are or may be offered for the Proof of it should not be sufficient perfectly to cure your Infidelity and to make you become Zealous Christians; they may be,
I'm confident you must grant that if the Reasons of our Religion are not demonstrative, they are at least probable; and that if our Religion be not true, it has at least a fair shew and Appearance of Truth.
I'm confident you must grant that if the Reasons of our Religion Are not demonstrative, they Are At least probable; and that if our Religion be not true, it has At least a fair show and Appearance of Truth.
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yet what Interest can you have in telling the World so? Nay is there any thing that you could do, more to your own Prejudice? For tho' you are not under the Direction and Influence of any Religious Principles,
yet what Interest can you have in telling the World so? Nay is there any thing that you could do, more to your own Prejudice? For though you Are not under the Direction and Influence of any Religious Principles,
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But when once the World shall come to know that you are Men of no Principles, that you are under no Restraints of Conscience, that you will do whatever you can safely do for your own Advantage;
But when once the World shall come to know that you Are Men of no Principles, that you Are under no Restraints of Conscience, that you will do whatever you can safely do for your own Advantage;
when you your selves shall tell them that you are of no Religion;) Who, do you think, will employ you? Who, do you think, will trust you? So that the only way you will then have to make your Fortunes, will be by open Force and Violence;
when you your selves shall tell them that you Are of no Religion;) Who, do you think, will employ you? Who, do you think, will trust you? So that the only Way you will then have to make your Fortune's, will be by open Force and Violence;
that not only the Ignorant and Illiterate, but the Wisest, the Gravest, the most Learned and the most Noble Persons have generally been Men of Religion;
that not only the Ignorant and Illiterate, but the Wisest, the Gravest, the most Learned and the most Noble Persons have generally been Men of Religion;
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Do not then shew such ill Breeding as to make that the Subject of your Sport and Raillery, which all besides your selves account the most serious thing in the World.
Do not then show such ill Breeding as to make that the Subject of your Sport and Raillery, which all beside your selves account the most serious thing in the World.
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but we are now in too grave an Humour to be wrought upon by a Jest; and how strong soever your Objections against Religion are, by a light and trifling way of expressing them, you will make them lose all their Force. But indeed —
but we Are now in too grave an Humour to be wrought upon by a Jest; and how strong soever your Objections against Religion Are, by a Light and trifling Way of expressing them, you will make them loose all their Force. But indeed —
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or read any thing of History, but that you must needs know that before the Principles of Atheism and Deism prevail'd so much as they have done of late Years, there was a great deal more Truth and Justice and Honesty and fair Dealing in the World than there is now.
or read any thing of History, but that you must needs know that before the Principles of Atheism and Deism prevailed so much as they have done of late years, there was a great deal more Truth and justice and Honesty and fair Dealing in the World than there is now.
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So that if you should succeed in your Endeavour, if you should be able either to reason or to laugh Religion quite out of the World, the most probable,
So that if you should succeed in your Endeavour, if you should be able either to reason or to laugh Religion quite out of the World, the most probable,
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that then they would speak Vanity every one with his Neighbour, with flattering Lips and with a double Heart would they speak; That then Strength would be the Law of Justice, and that which is feeble would be found nothing worth.
that then they would speak Vanity every one with his Neighbour, with flattering Lips and with a double Heart would they speak; That then Strength would be the Law of justice, and that which is feeble would be found nothing worth.
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If therefore you have (as you think perhaps you have) found out the Cheat of Religion; 'tis your best Prudence, however, to keep your Discovery to your selves.
If Therefore you have (as you think perhaps you have) found out the Cheat of Religion; it's your best Prudence, however, to keep your Discovery to your selves.
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Delight your selves as much as you will with the Contemplation of your own Happiness above other Men, in that you are now freed from the Terrors of Conscience and the Fears of another World, by means of that notable Discovery which you have made of the Vanity of Religion;
Delight your selves as much as you will with the Contemplation of your own Happiness above other Men, in that you Are now freed from the Terrors of Conscience and the Fears of Another World, by means of that notable Discovery which you have made of the Vanity of Religion;
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please your selves as much as you will with thinking that you are not now as others are, tied to speak truth when 'tis to your disadvantage, to suffer any thing in this World for Conscience sake,
please your selves as much as you will with thinking that you Are not now as Others Are, tied to speak truth when it's to your disadvantage, to suffer any thing in this World for Conscience sake,
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yet the greater it is, and the greater you think it, so much the more cautious you ought to be not to make known to others what you have so happily discovered;
yet the greater it is, and the greater you think it, so much the more cautious you ought to be not to make known to Others what you have so happily discovered;
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For put Case, first, that Religion is vain and groundless, it must be confessed however that it is of some present Advantage to them that do believe it;
For put Case, First, that Religion is vain and groundless, it must be confessed however that it is of Some present Advantage to them that do believe it;
because it serves to bear them up under the unavoidable Pains and Troubles and Misery of this Mortal Life with the comfortable Hope of a blessed Immortality;
Because it serves to bear them up under the unavoidable Pains and Troubles and Misery of this Mortal Life with the comfortable Hope of a blessed Immortality;
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for when they are dead, if indeed there be no Life after this, they will be as if they had never been, they will not be then in a Capacity of grieving for their Disappointment.
for when they Are dead, if indeed there be no Life After this, they will be as if they had never been, they will not be then in a Capacity of grieving for their Disappointment.
because it makes them better to you in every Relation than they would otherwise be, more Just and Merciful Governours, more Loyal and Obedient Subjects, more Loving Parents, more Dutiful Children, more Gentle Masters, more Faithful Servants,
Because it makes them better to you in every Relation than they would otherwise be, more Just and Merciful Governors, more Loyal and Obedient Subject's, more Loving Parents, more Dutiful Children, more Gentle Masters, more Faithful Servants,
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and which is likewise so profitable for you? Especially when you can't be so vain as to expect to merit Heaven (if indeed there be no Heaven) by your Zeal for the Truth of Atheism.
and which is likewise so profitable for you? Especially when you can't be so vain as to expect to merit Heaven (if indeed there be no Heaven) by your Zeal for the Truth of Atheism.
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how deficient soever you may think our Proofs of it are) as I shall not need to say that it will be better for them that believe it, that they should persist in their Belief of it;
how deficient soever you may think our Proofs of it Are) as I shall not need to say that it will be better for them that believe it, that they should persist in their Belief of it;
for, certainly, if there be a Hell, they will be condemned to the hottest place in it, who not only withdrew themselves from their Subjection to Almighty God,
for, Certainly, if there be a Hell, they will be condemned to the hottest place in it, who not only withdrew themselves from their Subjection to Almighty God,
And I should not be without Hope, that altho' what was said before in the foregoing Discourses was not sufficient to cure their Infidelity, what has been now said might serve to convince them that it is the wisest Course to keep their Infidelity to themselves;
And I should not be without Hope, that although what was said before in the foregoing Discourses was not sufficient to cure their Infidelity, what has been now said might serve to convince them that it is the Wisest Course to keep their Infidelity to themselves;
For your Presence here, in the House of God, and in the Assembly of Christians, makes it reasonable to believe, that you are already convinced, not only of the Being and Providence of God, but likewise of the Truth of the Christian Religion and of the Divine Inspiration and Authority of the Holy Scriptures.
For your Presence Here, in the House of God, and in the Assembly of Christians, makes it reasonable to believe, that you Are already convinced, not only of the Being and Providence of God, but likewise of the Truth of the Christian Religion and of the Divine Inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures.
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Since you have Moses and the Prophets, and Christ and his Apostles, and believe that they are Messengers sent to you from God to instruct you in his Will;
Since you have Moses and the prophets, and christ and his Apostles, and believe that they Are Messengers sent to you from God to instruct you in his Will;
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For the Rich Man spoken of in this Parable had the Scriptures, but his meer having them did not keep him from Hell. And his five surviving Brethren had likewise the Scriptures, and yet were then in a fair way of following their Brother to that Place of Torment. They had Moses and the Prophets but they did not hear them.
For the Rich Man spoken of in this Parable had the Scriptures, but his mere having them did not keep him from Hell. And his five surviving Brothers had likewise the Scriptures, and yet were then in a fair Way of following their Brother to that Place of Torment. They had Moses and the prophets but they did not hear them.
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And as little shall we be the wiser only by having the Holy Scriptures, tho' (as the Apostle says) they are able to make us wise unto Salvation, if we do not read and study them with an honest Design to furnish our selves from thence with a stock of useful Knowlege,
And as little shall we be the Wiser only by having the Holy Scriptures, though (as the Apostle Says) they Are able to make us wise unto Salvation, if we do not read and study them with an honest Design to furnish our selves from thence with a stock of useful Knowledge,
and free Liberty allowed us to look into them, (a Privilege we of this Nation have above most of our Neighbours) that if we do not read and study them, it will be much the worse for us;
and free Liberty allowed us to look into them, (a Privilege we of this nation have above most of our Neighbours) that if we do not read and study them, it will be much the Worse for us;
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If I had not come and spoken unto them, says our Saviour, they had not had Sin. But the Case will be quite otherwise with those, who knew their Master's will and did not do it;
If I had not come and spoken unto them, Says our Saviour, they had not had Sin. But the Case will be quite otherwise with those, who knew their Masters will and did not do it;
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And it will be all one if they did not know it, if their Ignorance of it was occasioned by their own fault, in neglecting those Means of Knowledge which God has afforded them;
And it will be all one if they did not know it, if their Ignorance of it was occasioned by their own fault, in neglecting those Means of Knowledge which God has afforded them;
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for our Saviour's Judgment in this Case is very plain (and 'tis his Judgment by which we must stand or fall to all Eternity) Joh. iii. 19. This is the Condemnation that Light is come into the World,
for our Saviour's Judgement in this Case is very plain (and it's his Judgement by which we must stand or fallen to all Eternity) John iii. 19. This is the Condemnation that Light is come into the World,
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Having therefore Moses and the Prophets, and also Christ and his Apostles, continually Preaching to us in the Books of Holy Scripture, let us hear them; This is both our Duty; and our Interest.
Having Therefore Moses and the prophets, and also christ and his Apostles, continually Preaching to us in the Books of Holy Scripture, let us hear them; This is both our Duty; and our Interest.
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Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by Patience and Comfort of thy Holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed Hope of everlasting Life which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. FINIS.
Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, Learn, and inwardly digest them, that by Patience and Comfort of thy Holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed Hope of everlasting Life which thou hast given us in our Saviour jesus christ. Amen. FINIS.
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