A sermon against persecution preached March 26, 1682, being the 4th Sunday in Lent (on Gal. 4:29, part of the Epistle for that day) and the time when the brief for the persecuted Protestants in France was read in the parish church of Shapwicke ... / by Sa. Bolde ...
A SERMON Against PERSECUTION, &c. Galatians 4. Verse 29. But as then He that was born after the Flesh persecuted Him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
A SERMON Against PERSECUTION, etc. Galatians 4. Verse 29. But as then He that was born After the Flesh persecuted Him that was born After the Spirit, even so it is now.
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THere were some even in the Apostles days, who laboured what they could to hinder the progress of the Gospel, by Preaching up the necessity of the Jewish Law.
THere were Some even in the Apostles days, who laboured what they could to hinder the progress of the Gospel, by Preaching up the necessity of the Jewish Law.
For though they did not openly declare themselves enemies to the Gospel, yet they did supplant it as to its power and efficacy, by alledging its insufficiency alone,
For though they did not openly declare themselves enemies to the Gospel, yet they did supplant it as to its power and efficacy, by alleging its insufficiency alone,
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They knew if they could leaven and corrupt them with these Principles, they did at first so speciously display, it would not be long before they should entirely undermine that foundation the Apostles had laid amongst them.
They knew if they could leaven and corrupt them with these Principles, they did At First so speciously display, it would not be long before they should entirely undermine that Foundation the Apostles had laid among them.
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For this cause it is he doth labour with them so earnestly, and useth such variety of Arguments to secure them from giving place any further, to those false and pernicious Teachers,
For this cause it is he does labour with them so earnestly, and uses such variety of Arguments to secure them from giving place any further, to those false and pernicious Teachers,
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no more than he that being arrived to ripe and full years, is bound to continue under their Tutorage, who had the care of him in his Minority, Gal. 4. 1. He afterwards proceeds to argue with them from the Nature of that Law they are so desirous to be under, v. 21. And then explains himself by a Similitude of Abraham 's two Sons;
no more than he that being arrived to ripe and full Years, is bound to continue under their Tutorage, who had the care of him in his Minority, Gal. 4. 1. He afterwards proceeds to argue with them from the Nature of that Law they Are so desirous to be under, v. 21. And then explains himself by a Similitude of Abraham is two Sons;
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and that they should now approve ways of Severity towards Christ's apostles and Followers, seeing they did receive and adhere to them, that were directly contrary to Christ's Ministers and Servants.
and that they should now approve ways of Severity towards Christ's Apostles and Followers, seeing they did receive and adhere to them, that were directly contrary to Christ's Ministers and Servants.
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And it seems by this Epistle, to be the especial and peculiar Character of them that are irreligiously and immoderately hot and zealous about Ceremonies, to be the greatest Persecutors of those who are most Pious and Conscientious.
And it seems by this Epistle, to be the especial and peculiar Character of them that Are irreligiously and immoderately hight and zealous about Ceremonies, to be the greatest Persecutors of those who Are most Pious and Conscientious.
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Look through all the Scriptures, nay look through all the Ages of the Church, you shall generally find that those who were most for the Persecution of others on the account of some indifferences relating to Religion, were very wicked superstitious men:
Look through all the Scriptures, nay look through all the Ages of the Church, you shall generally find that those who were most for the Persecution of Others on the account of Some indifferences relating to Religion, were very wicked superstitious men:
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Now if a fondness for any Ceremonies would maintain and justify Mens Persecution of others, who cannot approve their Fopperies, one would think these Teachers who were crept in amonst the Galathians should be excused,
Now if a fondness for any Ceremonies would maintain and justify Men's Persecution of Others, who cannot approve their Fopperies, one would think these Teachers who were crept in amongst the Galatians should be excused,
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For, He that came to take away the insupportable Yoke of Jewish Ceremonies, certainly did never intend to gall the Necks of his Disciples with another instead of it.
For, He that Come to take away the insupportable Yoke of Jewish Ceremonies, Certainly did never intend to Gall the Necks of his Disciples with Another instead of it.
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Sathan doth suddenly strike in on such Occasions, and doth so powerfully affect mens Minds with some strange Apprehensions, of the Beauty, Excellency, Usefulness,
Sathan does suddenly strike in on such Occasions, and does so powerfully affect men's Minds with Some strange Apprehensions, of the Beauty, Excellency, Usefulness,
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And by this means they come to lay out all their Zeal about these trifling and worthless Parts, they even starve their own Souls, by a constant feasting on these meer Husks,
And by this means they come to lay out all their Zeal about these trifling and worthless Parts, they even starve their own Souls, by a constant feasting on these mere Husks,
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if he be prone to endeavour to Ruine and Trouble, or further the Vexation and Disturbance of serious pious People, only because they cannot be as Ceremonious as he is.
if he be prove to endeavour to Ruin and Trouble, or further the Vexation and Disturbance of serious pious People, only Because they cannot be as Ceremonious as he is.
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He that was born after the Flesh, &c. The Words do immediately relate to the Sons of Abraham, Ismael is He that was born after the Flesh, viz. in a meer natural ordinary way.
He that was born After the Flesh, etc. The Words do immediately relate to the Sons of Abraham, Ishmael is He that was born After the Flesh, viz. in a mere natural ordinary Way.
and in order to whose Birth, there was the Exerting a Divine Power in the accomplishing of that Promise which was made to Abraham, when both he and Sarah were past Hopes,
and in order to whose Birth, there was the Exerting a Divine Power in the accomplishing of that Promise which was made to Abraham, when both he and Sarah were passed Hope's,
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and naturally uncapable of having Children, so it is now, viz. Even so, those in these Days, who are of the Seed of Abraham, that pretend they have him for their Father,
and naturally uncapable of having Children, so it is now, viz. Even so, those in these Days, who Are of the Seed of Abraham, that pretend they have him for their Father,
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and thought it a sufficient Plea for themselves on all Occasions, and an effectual Security from those Judgments that were sometimes threatned against them;
and Thought it a sufficient Plea for themselves on all Occasions, and an effectual Security from those Judgments that were sometime threatened against them;
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and therefore we find the Holy Men in Scripture often labouring to Convince them what a sandy Foundation they did build upon, Mat. 3. 9. John 8. 39. Rom. 4. 12, 13, 14. It is indeed a great Mercy to be Born of Pious and Religious Parents;
and Therefore we find the Holy Men in Scripture often labouring to Convince them what a sandy Foundation they did built upon, Mathew 3. 9. John 8. 39. Rom. 4. 12, 13, 14. It is indeed a great Mercy to be Born of Pious and Religious Parents;
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Those Parents that have a great Familiarity and Interest with God, have usually a great Treasury and Portion of Blessings laid up with God for their Posterity.
Those Parents that have a great Familiarity and Interest with God, have usually a great Treasury and Portion of Blessings laid up with God for their Posterity.
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He that is a loose, wicked, Unregenerate, Carnal Person, is for Persecuting and Undoing him that is Born after the Spirit, him that is Serious, Holy, Strict, and Conscientious;
He that is a lose, wicked, Unregenerate, Carnal Person, is for Persecuting and Undoing him that is Born After the Spirit, him that is Serious, Holy, Strict, and Conscientious;
and you will still find, where ever you meet with Persecution, that it was carried on by the Devil 's Agents, by Wicked, Lewd Men, against Holy and Righteous Men.
and you will still find, where ever you meet with Persecution, that it was carried on by the devil is Agents, by Wicked, Lewd Men, against Holy and Righteous Men.
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Indeed Men can scarce arrive to such a height of Wickedness, as this is, till they have by the habitual Exercise of other Crimes, feared their Consciences,
Indeed Men can scarce arrive to such a height of Wickedness, as this is, till they have by the habitual Exercise of other Crimes, feared their Consciences,
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and are become so insensible, that all the commendable Notions and Sentiments that do usually accompany Mankind, are lost and eradicated out of their Brests.
and Are become so insensible, that all the commendable Notions and Sentiments that do usually accompany Mankind, Are lost and eradicated out of their Breasts.
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and consequently better accepted with God than he was? What a vile Character is Ismael all along represented under to us? Were not they Drunkards that were against David, and made Songs of him? What were the false Prophets that set themselves against Micaiah? were they not such as did Prophecy Lies? Who were those that were for the Burning of the three Children? And for the casting of Daniel into the Lions Den? Were they not all Flattering and Abominable Idolaters? What was Judas that Betrayed Christ, that Informed the High Priests and Scribes against his Master the Son of God? Was he not a Covetous Mercenary Son of Perdition? What were those that swore,
and consequently better accepted with God than he was? What a vile Character is Ishmael all along represented under to us? Were not they Drunkards that were against David, and made Songs of him? What were the false prophets that Set themselves against Micaiah? were they not such as did Prophecy Lies? Who were those that were for the Burning of the three Children? And for the casting of daniel into the Lions Den? Were they not all Flattering and Abominable Idolaters? What was Judas that Betrayed christ, that Informed the High Priests and Scribes against his Master the Son of God? Was he not a Covetous Mercenary Son of Perdition? What were those that swore,
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Are not the Informers and Persecutors of our Days like unto those that were before them? Is it not evident to all that they are notorious for Perjury, Falsness, Drunkenness, Whoredom, Prophane and common Swearing? Are there any more regardless of the Lord's Day, more Irreligious and Obscene in their Discourse, more Vile.
are not the Informers and Persecutors of our Days like unto those that were before them? Is it not evident to all that they Are notorious for Perjury, Falseness, drunkenness, Whoredom, Profane and Common Swearing? are there any more regardless of the Lord's Day, more Irreligious and Obscene in their Discourse, more Vile.
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Now Christ and Religion do not allow of Persecutions, of Troubling and Vexing, of Ruining and Undoing of any Men for little Indifferences much less for Truth and Holyness.
Now christ and Religion do not allow of Persecutions, of Troubling and Vexing, of Ruining and Undoing of any Men for little Indifferences much less for Truth and Holiness.
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They are for Advancing and Propagating Holyness and Peace, and Love, and Condescention. Is. 42. 2, 3. Christ came not to destroy but to save Mens Lives;
They Are for Advancing and Propagating Holiness and Peace, and Love, and Condescension. Is. 42. 2, 3. christ Come not to destroy but to save Men's Lives;
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and sharply rebukes his Disciples when they would have call'd for Fire from Heaven to destroy the Samaritans: It is a sure Token Men are Enemies to Christ and Religion,
and sharply rebukes his Disciples when they would have called for Fire from Heaven to destroy the Samaritans: It is a sure Token Men Are Enemies to christ and Religion,
It hath always bin the great Character and Glory of the Christian Religion, that where ever it came, it did promote and further Quietness and Peace, and Love, and Brotherly Kindness;
It hath always been the great Character and Glory of the Christian Religion, that where ever it Come, it did promote and further Quietness and Peace, and Love, and Brotherly Kindness;
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And if it be carefully observed, you shall find that in all ages, those who have bin most for cruel Methods against them that differ from them, have had most of the Spirit of Popery in them;
And if it be carefully observed, you shall find that in all ages, those who have been most for cruel Methods against them that differ from them, have had most of the Spirit of Popery in them;
and it is deplorably apparent that now in our Days, they who appear most vigorous and active in Prosecuting those Protestants who differ from others in some accidental Matters, have a great affection for Popery,
and it is deplorably apparent that now in our Days, they who appear most vigorous and active in Prosecuting those Protestants who differ from Others in Some accidental Matters, have a great affection for Popery,
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That the following part of my Discourse may be as plain and easy to you as possible, I will reduce what I design to say on this Subject, to these following Heads. 1. I will tell you what Persecution is. 2. Name more particularly the Characters of them that are Persecutors. 3. Shew you whence it is that wicked Men are so violently set against the Godly. 4. I will make some brief application of the whole.
That the following part of my Discourse may be as plain and easy to you as possible, I will reduce what I Design to say on this Subject, to these following Heads. 1. I will tell you what Persecution is. 2. Name more particularly the Characters of them that Are Persecutors. 3. Show you whence it is that wicked Men Are so violently Set against the Godly. 4. I will make Some brief application of the Whole.
And if we only consider what it is they are so concerned for, we may see too much reason, to conclude they have no great Portion of Commendable properties.
And if we only Consider what it is they Are so concerned for, we may see too much reason, to conclude they have no great Portion of Commendable properties.
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Consult others, Read Histories, or Consider what you may Learn from your own Observation; you will find them to come generally under some very Scandalous, and Offensive Characters.
Consult Others, Read Histories, or Consider what you may Learn from your own Observation; you will find them to come generally under Some very Scandalous, and Offensive Characters.
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Were the Pythagorian Notion of the Transmigration of Souls received, the whole World would then conclude them nothing but humane Carcases acted with Wolvish Breath.
Were the Pythagorean Notion of the Transmigration of Souls received, the Whole World would then conclude them nothing but humane Carcases acted with Wolvish Breath.
More particularly they have some or all of these Characters and Qualities attending them. 1. They are Men of a very Superstitious, Blind and Ignorant Zeal.
More particularly they have Some or all of these Characters and Qualities attending them. 1. They Are Men of a very Superstitious, Blind and Ignorant Zeal.
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He did it Ignorantly. And our Saviour tells us of some that would kill and murder Men, and flatter themselves with a Perswasion that they were therein doing God and Religion good Service.
He did it Ignorantly. And our Saviour tells us of Some that would kill and murder Men, and flatter themselves with a Persuasion that they were therein doing God and Religion good Service.
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2. They are Men of insufferable Pride and Malice, there is an absolute Necessity, that some degree of that Popish Conceit of Infallibility should prevail in all that are Persecutors, to reconcile themselves to their own Practices;
2. They Are Men of insufferable Pride and Malice, there is an absolute Necessity, that Some degree of that Popish Conceit of Infallibility should prevail in all that Are Persecutors, to reconcile themselves to their own Practices;
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For who can be so absurd and foolish, as to endeavour to ruine others, because they will not Believe or Practise what they themselves do acknowledg, they are not so certain concerning,
For who can be so absurd and foolish, as to endeavour to ruin Others, Because they will not Believe or Practise what they themselves do acknowledge, they Are not so certain Concerning,
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Your Persecutors are usually People, of a Haughty, Curst, and Poisonous Nature, they love to be doing Evil: Their Delight is to Hurt and Offend them, with whom God is Pleased. They are canker'd and ill natured,
Your Persecutors Are usually People, of a Haughty, Cursed, and Poisonous Nature, they love to be doing Evil: Their Delight is to Hurt and Offend them, with whom God is Pleased. They Are cankered and ill natured,
They scarce know how to subsist but by Preying on the Wealth, and Estates and Goods, of those honest, sober, religious People they do Inform and Swear against.
They scarce know how to subsist but by Preying on the Wealth, and Estates and Goods, of those honest, Sobrium, religious People they do Inform and Swear against.
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Now those that apply to the latter Way, are the most Infamous of the two; for as they are wicked enough, to commit as great Villanies as the other dares,
Now those that apply to the latter Way, Are the most Infamous of the two; for as they Are wicked enough, to commit as great Villainies as the other dares,
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Was it not thirty pieces of Silver that made Judas betray his Master? What is the Reason Sinners do excite one another to wait for Blood, and to lurk privily for the Innocent without Cause? Is it not because they hope they shall find all precious Substance,
Was it not thirty Pieces of Silver that made Judas betray his Master? What is the Reason Sinners do excite one Another to wait for Blood, and to lurk privily for the Innocent without Cause? Is it not Because they hope they shall find all precious Substance,
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Your ordinary forsworn, and perjur'd Wretches, are the People that do most commonly seek a Livelyhood by being suborn'd to Swear against them that fear the Lord. They that never scruple to tear the Name of God in Pieces,
Your ordinary forsworn, and perjured Wretches, Are the People that do most commonly seek a Livelihood by being suborned to Swear against them that Fear the Lord. They that never scruple to tear the Name of God in Pieces,
and to affront their Maker on every turn, by taking his Name in Vain, who emboss every Word they speak, with some dreadful Oath or other, who dare impudently swear a hundred Oaths in an Hour, without any Provocation, these are the fittest Men to Inform and Swear against,
and to affront their Maker on every turn, by taking his Name in Vain, who emboss every Word they speak, with Some dreadful Oath or other, who Dare impudently swear a hundred Oaths in an Hour, without any Provocation, these Are the Fittest Men to Inform and Swear against,
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when they have the Temptation and Incouragement of getting Wealth and Riches, since they are so accustomed to affront their Maker, they think they never speak gentilely,
when they have the Temptation and Encouragement of getting Wealth and Riches, since they Are so accustomed to affront their Maker, they think they never speak gently,
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and Uncleanness, of his frequent Excesses, and every Days Debauch, that can unconcernedly, or rather with Triumph speak of his Hopes and Desires of being Damn'd for ever, that Defiles the Air he speaks in,
and Uncleanness, of his frequent Excesses, and every Days Debauch, that can unconcernedly, or rather with Triumph speak of his Hope's and Desires of being Damned for ever, that Defiles the Air he speaks in,
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This Man is ready prepared if an Occasion do offer it self, or can by any means be obtained, to Swear a Conscientious, Religious Man out of his Right, and himself into it.
This Man is ready prepared if an Occasion do offer it self, or can by any means be obtained, to Swear a Conscientious, Religious Man out of his Right, and himself into it.
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I shall now inquire whence it is that wicked Men are such bitter and inveterate Enemies against the Godly? Constant Experience is an undenyable Proof of the Truth of it,
I shall now inquire whence it is that wicked Men Are such bitter and inveterate Enemies against the Godly? Constant Experience is an undeniable Proof of the Truth of it,
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We need not consult Histories, to Confirm what I am now treating of, for we may every where take Notice of the Deplorable Truth and Certainty of it amongst our selves.
We need not consult Histories, to Confirm what I am now treating of, for we may every where take Notice of the Deplorable Truth and Certainty of it among our selves.
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Ever since we lost the Image of God, we are by Nature the Children of Wrath, not only as we are subject and lyable to the Wrath and Displeasure of God,
Ever since we lost the Image of God, we Are by Nature the Children of Wrath, not only as we Are Subject and liable to the Wrath and Displeasure of God,
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and if there be any thing of Wildness, and Cruelty, and Savageness intermixed, then it is extraordinary violent against those which are of the contrary Nature.
and if there be any thing of Wildness, and Cruelty, and Savageness intermixed, then it is extraordinary violent against those which Are of the contrary Nature.
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But those things which have not such a Savageness Intermixt, they only testify their aversion by a peacible withdrawing themselves, not at all endeavouring the Destruction or Hurt of the other.
But those things which have not such a Savageness Intermixed, they only testify their aversion by a peaceable withdrawing themselves, not At all endeavouring the Destruction or Hurt of the other.
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but the Wolf is not satisfied but with the total Destruction of the Lamb. Nor is this only because the Wolf doth usually prey and feed on such Creatures,
but the Wolf is not satisfied but with the total Destruction of the Lamb. Nor is this only Because the Wolf does usually prey and feed on such Creatures,
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as well as the Wicked do them, the Nature of each being equally contrary to each other? I answer, the Roughness and Severity of good Mens Natures is taken away by that sanctifying and altering Grace which is bestowed on them,
as well as the Wicked do them, the Nature of each being equally contrary to each other? I answer, the Roughness and Severity of good Men's Nature's is taken away by that sanctifying and altering Grace which is bestowed on them,
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He labors to spread and divulge it abroad, and aggravates every Mistake, and almost unavoidable Infirmity, representing it as an hideous and unpardonable Crime.
He labors to spread and divulge it abroad, and aggravates every Mistake, and almost unavoidable Infirmity, representing it as an hideous and unpardonable Crime.
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Nay he usually attributes the Faults of some particular Persons to the whole Profession. Thus the very Name of a Pious Man is Odious and Insupportable to him;
Nay he usually attributes thee Faults of Some particular Persons to the Whole Profession. Thus the very Name of a Pious Man is Odious and Insupportable to him;
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Too many of them are become such fierce Adversaries one against another, that they have not only abandoned themselves from the eminent Exercise of that Charity and mutual Forbearance, common Christianity doth very much inforce,
Too many of them Are become such fierce Adversaries one against Another, that they have not only abandoned themselves from the eminent Exercise of that Charity and mutual Forbearance, Common Christianity does very much enforce,
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but they do with too much Appetite listen and inquire after, and instead of mourning for, do rejoyce and almost triumph in the Faults which particular Persons on either side are chargible with;
but they do with too much Appetite listen and inquire After, and instead of mourning for, do rejoice and almost triumph in the Faults which particular Persons on either side Are chargible with;
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But it is most of all deplorable, that the Malignity and Poison of this course, seems to diffuse and spread it self amongst them who have given undeniable and prodigious Evidences of extraordinary Learning,
But it is most of all deplorable, that the Malignity and Poison of this course, seems to diffuse and spread it self among them who have given undeniable and prodigious Evidences of extraordinary Learning,
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Which discovers that when People do apply themselves to advance any Party with undue Warmth, they forget to observe that Decorum, they have formerly commended to the World,
Which discovers that when People do apply themselves to advance any Party with undue Warmth, they forget to observe that Decorum, they have formerly commended to the World,
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It is certainly very unbecoming and unworthy of Men of great Learning, Holyness, and Gravity to indeavour to defame all that are of the contrary Perswasion, by suggesting to the World evil Surmises and Opinions concerning all in general, by reporting infamous Stories which concern only some few in particular:
It is Certainly very unbecoming and unworthy of Men of great Learning, Holiness, and Gravity to endeavour to defame all that Are of the contrary Persuasion, by suggesting to the World evil Surmises and Opinions Concerning all in general, by reporting infamous Stories which concern only Some few in particular:
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and they furnish them with Materials to carry on their Design. This hath bin an ancient Method, People have used to revenge themselves on the Innocent.
and they furnish them with Materials to carry on their Design. This hath been an ancient Method, People have used to revenge themselves on the Innocent.
But what a dreadful Blow would be given to Chrisianity in the Opinion of its professed Enemies, should all Parties labor to rake together the foul and enormous Offences of particular Persons amongst those they do Oppose,
But what a dreadful Blow would be given to Chrisianity in the Opinion of its professed Enemies, should all Parties labour to rake together the foul and enormous Offences of particular Persons among those they do Oppose,
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and Consonant to Apostolical Practice) would suffer very much, should but the almost Ordinary mis-carriages of a great number who pretend to the Clergy be exposed to publick view;
and Consonant to Apostolical Practice) would suffer very much, should but the almost Ordinary miscarriages of a great number who pretend to the Clergy be exposed to public view;
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whilst others who lead better Lives, and are more constant and diligent Preachers, and do express on all Occasions more of that Charity and Forbearance towards all men, which Christianity doth so much commend and inforce, are frowned upon,
while Others who led better Lives, and Are more constant and diligent Preachers, and do express on all Occasions more of that Charity and Forbearance towards all men, which Christianity does so much commend and enforce, Are frowned upon,
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At least they find that their pure and Holy Doctrines do occasion them anguish and unquietness, disturbance and trouble in the perpetrating of their beloved Wickednesses.
At lest they find that their pure and Holy Doctrines do occasion them anguish and unquietness, disturbance and trouble in the perpetrating of their Beloved Wickednesses.
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Why could not Herodias suffer John Baptist to keep his Head any longer? It was because she could not live quietly in her uncleanness with her Husbands brother,
Why could not Herodias suffer John Baptist to keep his Head any longer? It was Because she could not live quietly in her uncleanness with her Husbands brother,
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And he concludes that if he could by his Instruments absolutely suppress the Righteous, he should Reign and Triumph in the World without any Opposition.
And he concludes that if he could by his Instruments absolutely suppress the Righteous, he should Reign and Triumph in the World without any Opposition.
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And it is worth our Observation, that immediately before Judas went to the High-Priest, &c. to inform against and betray his Master, it is said the devil entred into him:
And it is worth our Observation, that immediately before Judas went to the High-Priest, etc. to inform against and betray his Master, it is said the Devil entered into him:
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Our Saviour has dealt so plainly with all his followers in this particular, that it is one great part of a Christians work to live alway in Expectation of those things that so he may not be surprized when they come.
Our Saviour has dealt so plainly with all his followers in this particular, that it is one great part of a Christians work to live always in Expectation of those things that so he may not be surprised when they come.
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We have not the clearest and most unquestionable Evidences of the Truth, at least the Power of Christianity in and over us, till we can Cheerfully part with and resign up all,
We have not the Clearest and most unquestionable Evidences of the Truth, At least the Power of Christianity in and over us, till we can Cheerfully part with and resign up all,
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yea with Triumph bear away Reproaches, and Fears, and false Accusations, till we can lay down our very Lives rejoycingly for Christ, his Gospel, and Religion, if occasion be.
yea with Triumph bear away Reproaches, and Fears, and false Accusations, till we can lay down our very Lives rejoicingly for christ, his Gospel, and Religion, if occasion be.
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And if God sees fit to bring you to the Tryal; it is that you may have the stronger assurance of your unfeigned Love to him, and unconquerable interest in him.
And if God sees fit to bring you to the Trial; it is that you may have the Stronger assurance of your unfeigned Love to him, and unconquerable Interest in him.
and this happ'ned after they were burthened and over loaded, with Honours, Ease, Preferments, and a multitude of unnecessary, and Superfluous outward Accommodations.
and this happened After they were burdened and over loaded, with Honours, Ease, Preferments, and a multitude of unnecessary, and Superfluous outward Accommodations.
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The Saints and people of God have met with the same Treatment in all Ages. This has been their Lot and Portion, when they have lived amongst wicked loose People.
The Saints and people of God have met with the same Treatment in all Ages. This has been their Lot and Portion, when they have lived among wicked lose People.
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How was he reviled, scorned, reproach't, falsely accused, Spit upon, Buffetted, Whipt, and at last disgracefully Crucified, by a degenerate inhumane People? You see the greatest and most absolute Innocence is not safe, from the Malicious rage, and violence of ungodly men.
How was he reviled, scorned, reproached, falsely accused, Spit upon, Buffeted, Whipped, and At last disgracefully crucified, by a degenerate inhumane People? You see the greatest and most absolute Innocence is not safe, from the Malicious rage, and violence of ungodly men.
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And when they were Scourged, to render them a publick scorn and reproach they went away rejoycing, that they were counted worthy to be thus used for Christ.
And when they were Scourged, to render them a public scorn and reproach they went away rejoicing, that they were counted worthy to be thus used for christ.
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worldly, sensual, Devillish men, who glory in their Shame, who make their Belly their God, who are Enemies to the Cross of Christ, and whose end is Destruction.
worldly, sensual, Devilish men, who glory in their Shame, who make their Belly their God, who Are Enemies to the Cross of christ, and whose end is Destruction.
Besides the inexpressible Consolation, God will secretly Communicate at present, he has provided, and in a special manner promised Incomprehensible Felicities hereafter.
Beside the inexpressible Consolation, God will secretly Communicate At present, he has provided, and in a special manner promised Incomprehensible Felicities hereafter.
It is the cause that makes the Martyr, tho it is not alway the cause that makes the Persecutor. 2ly. Let this caution you, that you be not guilty of this Sin. It will be found at last, a very dreadful thing to be a Persecutor;
It is the cause that makes the Martyr, though it is not always the cause that makes the Persecutor. 2ly. Let this caution you, that you be not guilty of this Sin. It will be found At last, a very dreadful thing to be a Persecutor;
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And dare ye resolutely Provoke the Lord to jealousie, are ye stronger than he? Did ever any set themselves against God and prosper? The Lord Jesus doth take what is done to his Followers and Disciples, as done to himself.
And Dare you resolutely Provoke the Lord to jealousy, Are you Stronger than he? Did ever any Set themselves against God and prosper? The Lord jesus does take what is done to his Followers and Disciples, as done to himself.
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If you would not pull down divine Vengeance on your own Heads, if you would not make your selves and your Posterity infamous to all Generations, by inheriting the most dreadful Curses on your Bodies, your Estates,
If you would not pull down divine Vengeance on your own Heads, if you would not make your selves and your Posterity infamous to all Generations, by inheriting the most dreadful Curses on your Bodies, your Estates,
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but can be content with an ordinary Damnation, if you have no desire to be the worst, the most miserable, the most Contemptible, of all that shall inherit everlasting burnings, take heed of this Sin. The Devil never feasts so deliciously,
but can be content with an ordinary Damnation, if you have no desire to be the worst, the most miserable, the most Contemptible, of all that shall inherit everlasting burnings, take heed of this Sin. The devil never feasts so deliciously,
I know there are few who apply themselves to this Course, but they flatter themselves, and endeavour to satisfie others, with some or other false and pretended Excuses.
I know there Are few who apply themselves to this Course, but they flatter themselves, and endeavour to satisfy Others, with Some or other false and pretended Excuses.
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Those who agree with us in all the Substantials of Religion, and add no dangerous or Destructive Tenet to these, who are Holy, Sober, Chast, Temperate, Righteous, Compassionate and merciful,
Those who agree with us in all the Substantials of Religion, and add no dangerous or Destructive Tenet to these, who Are Holy, Sobrium, Chaste, Temperate, Righteous, Compassionate and merciful,
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Supposing it could not properly be called Persecution to prosecute, and be severe with People about those things, which you are satisfied in your own minds, God has not concern'd himself about, either by Commanding or forbidding them,
Supposing it could not properly be called Persecution to prosecute, and be severe with People about those things, which you Are satisfied in your own minds, God has not concerned himself about, either by Commanding or forbidding them,
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yet your Ruining or making others suffer extremely for these things, whilst they have other apprehensions either of the Nature or use of them, will unavoidably look too like Persecution (I think) for a serious Compassionate Christian to tolerate himself in.
yet your Ruining or making Others suffer extremely for these things, while they have other apprehensions either of the Nature or use of them, will avoidable look too like Persecution (I think) for a serious Compassionate Christian to tolerate himself in.
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nay which will amount to inexcusable and down-right Persecution. This will certainly make way for your entertaining very unjust Prejudices against others.
nay which will amount to inexcusable and downright Persecution. This will Certainly make Way for your entertaining very unjust Prejudices against Others.
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It will expose you to more and stronger Temptations, than you are at first aware of, it will lay you open to the wiles of Satan, that cunning Adversary,
It will expose you to more and Stronger Temptations, than you Are At First aware of, it will lay you open to the wiles of Satan, that cunning Adversary,
and by disuse become feeble, the very desire and ambition of acquaintance with men of Power and Repute, who are Enemies to Protestants as such, may ingage you in those Practices, which both your deceitful Hearts and the better hopes of others, made you believe you should for ever detest.
and by disuse become feeble, the very desire and ambition of acquaintance with men of Power and Repute, who Are Enemies to Protestants as such, may engage you in those Practices, which both your deceitful Hearts and the better hope's of Others, made you believe you should for ever detest.
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or the Satisfaction of getting Wealth, or the Honour of being caressed by great men, will indanger to qualifie them to undertake with unconcernedness and Triumph the most barbarous and inhumane Persections imaginable.
or the Satisfaction of getting Wealth, or the Honour of being caressed by great men, will endanger to qualify them to undertake with unconcernedness and Triumph the most barbarous and inhumane Persecutions imaginable.
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and become so extremely Savage and cruel as they could not before imagine, which they could not endure to think of without the highest Concernment and Indignation. 2 Kings 8. 12, 13.
and become so extremely Savage and cruel as they could not before imagine, which they could not endure to think of without the highest Concernment and Indignation. 2 Kings 8. 12, 13.
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and yet presently to see the same Men using Rods, and Swords, and Axes in the Churches Behalf? When the Church is in danger of being Clouded, Eclypsed,
and yet presently to see the same Men using Rods, and Swords, and Axes in the Churches Behalf? When the Church is in danger of being Clouded, Eclipsed,
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and try if we can wash away our Sorrow with our Tears, or at most, content our selves with Lord help us. But when we consider them we have got an Ascendency over, it becomes Glorious (and indeed is more than Christian) to Swagger and Triumph,
and try if we can wash away our Sorrow with our Tears, or At most, content our selves with Lord help us. But when we Consider them we have god an Ascendency over, it becomes Glorious (and indeed is more than Christian) to Swagger and Triumph,
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and Distraining on, Murdering and tearing in Pieces the Members of Jesus Christ, if you have any Shadow of Humanity yet remaining, be perswaded to refletect on what you do, consider what your Condition is,
and Distraining on, Murdering and tearing in Pieces the Members of jesus christ, if you have any Shadow of Humanity yet remaining, be persuaded to refletect on what you do, Consider what your Condition is,
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If you do not believe that your Impieties are a sure and impregnable Safeguard and Defence against all the Thuander-Bolts of God's Vengeance, if you think they do not make you as Impenetrable by the Arrows of the Almighty,
If you do not believe that your Impieties Are a sure and impregnable Safeguard and Defence against all the Thuander-Bolts of God's Vengeance, if you think they do not make you as Impenetrable by the Arrows of the Almighty,
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It makes you much more fit to be banish'd from all Reasonable Society, to abide in the Wilderness and Desert, with the Ravenous Devouring Monsters you resemble,
It makes you much more fit to be banished from all Reasonable Society, to abide in the Wilderness and Desert, with the Ravenous Devouring Monsters you resemble,
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You that are Informers and Persecutors, be you who you will, of what Name, Size, Quality soever, you are of the worst Extraction of all other Creatures.
You that Are Informers and Persecutors, be you who you will, of what Name, Size, Quality soever, you Are of the worst Extraction of all other Creatures.
If Depart from me ye Cursed, into everlasting Fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels, be the mildest Sentence which shall be Pronounced on them, who have only with-held their Charity,
If Depart from me you Cursed, into everlasting Fire prepared for the devil and his Angels, be the Mildest Sentence which shall be Pronounced on them, who have only withheld their Charity,
and Complaints, their Groans and Entreaties, and added Affliction to their Affliction? What will be your Doom when Christ shall come to be Glorified in his Saints, and shall charge you in particular with pulling the Food out of the Mouths,
and Complaints, their Groans and Entreaties, and added Affliction to their Affliction? What will be your Doom when christ shall come to be Glorified in his Saints, and shall charge you in particular with pulling the Food out of the Mouths,
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You that Persecute the Righteous, that you may maintain your Lusts, and gratify your Luxurious Appetites and Desires, with their Wealth and Estates, there is a dreadful Hand of Vengeance ready to appear against you.
You that Persecute the Righteous, that you may maintain your Lustiest, and gratify your Luxurious Appetites and Desires, with their Wealth and Estates, there is a dreadful Hand of Vengeance ready to appear against you.
You are drinking the Blood of Innocents instead of Wine, you are Feasting your selves with the Substance of the Righteous. The Vessels you use, are Purchased with the Lives and Estates of the Just and Upright.
You Are drinking the Blood of Innocents instead of Wine, you Are Feasting your selves with the Substance of the Righteous. The Vessels you use, Are Purchased with the Lives and Estates of the Just and Upright.
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When the Divine Hand doth write your Doom (as certainly it will) then will your Countenance be changeed, and your Thoughts troubled, the Joints of your Loins will be loosed,
When the Divine Hand does write your Doom (as Certainly it will) then will your Countenance be changeed, and your Thoughts troubled, the Joints of your Loins will be loosed,
Your making your selves Drunk with Wine, and your being compassed about with great Men and Nobles, with your Wives and Concubines, will not preserve you from these Effects.
Your making your selves Drunk with Wine, and your being compassed about with great Men and Nobles, with your Wives and Concubines, will not preserve you from these Effects.
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and particularly charge you, with Hurting, Defaming, Impoverishing, Starving, Fining, and Murthering this and that Friend, Servant or Child of his? For all your confident Domineering at present,
and particularly charge you, with Hurting, Defaming, Impoverishing, Starving, Fining, and Murdering this and that Friend, Servant or Child of his? For all your confident Domineering At present,
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But alas, they are such poor, and thin, and slight Excuses, they will be so far from yielding you any Relief in the Judgment-day, that had you any Shame,
But alas, they Are such poor, and thin, and slight Excuses, they will be so Far from yielding you any Relief in the Judgment day, that had you any Shame,
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They are these. 1. They say they do no more than what the Law doth Countenance them in. 2. The Persons they Prosecute are Dangerous, Seditious, Rebellious People. 3. What they do, is out of Love to, and Zeal for the Church.
They Are these. 1. They say they do no more than what the Law does Countenance them in. 2. The Persons they Prosecute Are Dangerous, Seditious, Rebellious People. 3. What they do, is out of Love to, and Zeal for the Church.
But how unjust these Pretences be, when pleaded by Foreign Persecutors of the Protestants, I hope all are satisfied who do heartily approve the Reformation.
But how unjust these Pretences be, when pleaded by Foreign Persecutors of the Protestants, I hope all Are satisfied who do heartily approve the Reformation.
and in other palces, yet all those Abatements being allowed for, the generality of our Fierce and Furious Prosecutors cannot be excused from Guilt by these Instances.
and in other palces, yet all those Abatements being allowed for, the generality of our Fierce and Furious Prosecutors cannot be excused from Gilded by these Instances.
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This will appear more clearly if we consider the Particulars pleaded distinctly, and by themselves. First, You say you do no more than the Law alloweth.
This will appear more clearly if we Consider the Particulars pleaded distinctly, and by themselves. First, You say you do no more than the Law alloweth.
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2. Those who have had as good Opportunities as any others, to find out the Intention and Meaning of the Laws, do put another Interpretation on them than you do.
2. Those who have had as good Opportunities as any Others, to find out the Intention and Meaning of the Laws, do put Another Interpretation on them than you do.
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and not prove any thing of Sedition, you are certainly so far from having the Law to justify you, that this general Plea will not Excuse you to a Conscience that is in any measure Sensible of ordinary Obligations.
and not prove any thing of Sedition, you Are Certainly so Far from having the Law to justify you, that this general Plea will not Excuse you to a Conscience that is in any measure Sensible of ordinary Obligations.
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3. The Prosecution of these Laws hath bin declared Inconvenient and Hurtful to the Protestant Religion, by them who understand the Nature, the Tendency,
3. The Prosecution of these Laws hath been declared Inconvenient and Hurtful to the Protestant Religion, by them who understand the Nature, the Tendency,
and August an Assembly, should have so much Influence, as to check the inordinate Zeal some are too apt to lay out in their unnecessary Informations and Presentments.
and August an Assembly, should have so much Influence, as to check the inordinate Zeal Some Are too apt to lay out in their unnecessary Informations and Presentments.
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and the Transgressing of which will be more obvious to you, and in the pursuance of which, you may do the Church and the Kingdom good Service, viz. Those Laws which are made against Swearing, Drunkenness, Prophaning the Lord's Day &c. Have not those Laws which are inforced by God as well as Men,
and the Transgressing of which will be more obvious to you, and in the pursuance of which, you may do the Church and the Kingdom good Service, viz. Those Laws which Are made against Swearing, drunkenness, Profaning the Lord's Day etc. Have not those Laws which Are enforced by God as well as Men,
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But is it not very Unjust to say they are Rebellious, and not prove any thing of this Nature against them? Why do you not inform against them under this Notion,
But is it not very Unjust to say they Are Rebellious, and not prove any thing of this Nature against them? Why do you not inform against them under this Notion,
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Is not this to write after the most extravagant Instance we have in the French Persecutors? Nay is it not to out-do what is reported of the Intendant of Rochefort who Suppressed a Protestant Minister,
Is not this to write After the most extravagant Instance we have in the French Persecutors? Nay is it not to outdo what is reported of the Intendant of Rochefort who Suppressed a Protestant Minister,
Those who never did more for the King, than make themselves Drunk with drinking his Health, are not fit to compare in Point of Loyalty with them that lost their Estates,
Those who never did more for the King, than make themselves Drunk with drinking his Health, Are not fit to compare in Point of Loyalty with them that lost their Estates,
Can any thing reflect more upon a Church, than to have those Men countenanced in Prosecuting others, who do themselves discover no real Love to God or Religion,
Can any thing reflect more upon a Church, than to have those Men countenanced in Prosecuting Others, who do themselves discover no real Love to God or Religion,
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but that when they are in the height of their Debauches, when they are Drunk and Prophane enough to be the Reproach and Abhorrence of all Society, they do then pretend to admire and applaud the Church,
but that when they Are in the height of their Debauches, when they Are Drunk and Profane enough to be the Reproach and Abhorrence of all Society, they do then pretend to admire and applaud the Church,
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For by this means you do what you are able to Represent her to Strangers, as the only Receptacle of, and Sanctuary for the most infamous Criminals and Villains.
For by this means you do what you Are able to Represent her to Strangers, as the only Receptacle of, and Sanctuary for the most infamous Criminals and Villains.
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and dare impudently decry all the Sober, Moderate, and Pious Conformists, with the same Virulence you set your selves against them you call Nonconformists.
and Dare impudently decry all the Sobrium, Moderate, and Pious Conformists, with the same Virulence you Set your selves against them you call nonconformists.
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but do infinite Prejudice to both, by the mad and frantick Expressions of their Zeal, who do mighty honour to Fanaticism, by charging all with it, that run not with them to the same Excess of Riot.
but do infinite Prejudice to both, by the mad and frantic Expressions of their Zeal, who do mighty honour to Fanaticism, by charging all with it, that run not with them to the same Excess of Riot.
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As to all those who pretend to be of our Communion, and yet live scandalous Lives, and think that their owning themselves for the Sons of the Church, will make Atonement for their Immoralities, it is to be fear'd they have done us more hurt,
As to all those who pretend to be of our Communion, and yet live scandalous Lives, and think that their owning themselves for the Sons of the Church, will make Atonement for their Immoralities, it is to be feared they have done us more hurt,
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2. This is an old Hypocritical pretence with which the Enemies of God and Religion have usually cover'd their wicked Persecutions and barbarous Cruelties.
2. This is an old Hypocritical pretence with which the Enemies of God and Religion have usually covered their wicked Persecutions and barbarous Cruelties.
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Hear the word of the Lord ye that tremble at his Word, your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my Names sake, said, let the Lord be Glorified,
Hear the word of the Lord you that tremble At his Word, your brothers that hated you, that cast you out for my Names sake, said, let the Lord be Glorified,
and cast contempt on our Bishops, and all the other serious and hearty Officers of our Church, who oppose and contradict you in your Lusts and wickedness, it is not much to be doubted,
and cast contempt on our Bishops, and all the other serious and hearty Officers of our Church, who oppose and contradict you in your Lustiest and wickedness, it is not much to be doubted,
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and gentle towards the Papists, who are as great Enemies to the state as to the Church? Why are you not for getting those Laws executed which are in force, against Field and Street walkers,
and gentle towards the Papists, who Are as great Enemies to the state as to the Church? Why Are you not for getting those Laws executed which Are in force, against Field and Street walker's,
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or other ways Conveying themselves from one place to another, on the Lords day, and in time of divine Service, to perform some idle and Sacrilegious visits?
or other ways Conveying themselves from one place to Another, on the lords day, and in time of divine Service, to perform Some idle and Sacrilegious visits?
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Suppose you should force many to come within the Doors of our Churches, by harsh and severe Proceedings, what is our Church the better for this? Can you, together with outward Compulsion, infuse into their minds an affectionate Love to,
Suppose you should force many to come within the Doors of our Churches, by harsh and severe Proceedings, what is our Church the better for this? Can you, together with outward Compulsion, infuse into their minds an affectionate Love to,
you may turn the places for our publick worship into Prisons, if you please, but you cannot by these mean's make the Dissenters a willing People in the day of your Power.
you may turn the places for our public worship into Prisons, if you please, but you cannot by these mean's make the Dissenters a willing People in the day of your Power.
It has hitherto been the certain Property and Character of Heterodox, Heretical, Popish, and Anti-Christian Churches and People, to Persecute and oppress others,
It has hitherto been the certain Property and Character of Heterodox, Heretical, Popish, and Antichristian Churches and People, to Persecute and oppress Others,
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as others, when they were in Authority, I thank God for it, and I hope she will alway continue in that Temper, which being added to the other Marks of a true Christian Church, may assure no that she is a Church according to the mind of Christ.
as Others, when they were in authority, I thank God for it, and I hope she will always continue in that Temper, which being added to the other Marks of a true Christian Church, may assure no that she is a Church according to the mind of christ.
tho Popery gained Power again in these Kingdoms, and influenced it's Professors to treat the Protestants with all the Cruelty and outrage that Religion doth inspire men with,
though Popery gained Power again in these Kingdoms, and influenced it's Professors to Treat the Protestants with all the Cruelty and outrage that Religion does inspire men with,
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or direct them to, yet when in Queen Elizabeths Reign Popery was cashier'd, and the Protestants had the Power and Laws on their side, they used no Violence, Fury, or revenge at all;
or Direct them to, yet when in Queen Elizabeths Reign Popery was Cashiered, and the Protestants had the Power and Laws on their side, they used no Violence, Fury, or revenge At all;
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Notwithstanding Bonner had in the preceding Reign been a most bloody and barbarous Persecutor of the Protestants, and had often in his Persecution of them exceeded what the Law allowed,
Notwithstanding Bonner had in the preceding Reign been a most bloody and barbarous Persecutor of the Protestants, and had often in his Persecution of them exceeded what the Law allowed,
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yet this was not revenged upon him, no, so far were the Reformers from doing any thing that might look like Revenge that he was suffered to go about in safety,
yet this was not revenged upon him, no, so Far were the Reformers from doing any thing that might look like Revenge that he was suffered to go about in safety,
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Such kind of Preaching will be Interpreted, but like clapping your Hands, and lowing on the Dogs, which instead of bringing People into the Church, will be apt to drive them out of the Church-yard.
Such kind of Preaching will be Interpreted, but like clapping your Hands, and lowing on the Dogs, which instead of bringing People into the Church, will be apt to drive them out of the Churchyard.
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than common Informations, Fines, and other Punishments will make, 2 Tim. 2. 24. 25. 5ly. This calls for your Prayers for, and your Commiseration, and pity, and what other help and Assistance you are able to Administer to them that are Persecuted.
than Common Informations, Fines, and other Punishments will make, 2 Tim. 2. 24. 25. 5ly. This calls for your Prayers for, and your Commiseration, and pity, and what other help and Assistance you Are able to Administer to them that Are Persecuted.
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and let your Bowels yern over your persecuted Neighbours, in this their day of affliction. Nature, Religion, Christianity, all that is good and excellent intreat, and importune your Charity.
and let your Bowels yern over your persecuted Neighbours, in this their day of affliction. Nature, Religion, Christianity, all that is good and excellent entreat, and importune your Charity.
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Can you deny these sufferers? Can you withhold any thing from Christ, imploring and beseeching your Commiseration in these his afflicted, persecuted Members? Can you eat and drink,
Can you deny these sufferers? Can you withhold any thing from christ, imploring and beseeching your Commiseration in these his afflicted, persecuted Members? Can you eat and drink,
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and feast your selves, and be merry, and have no concern for Christ's wandring, naked, indigent, distressed Servants and Followers? Ye that put far away the Evil day,
and feast your selves, and be merry, and have no concern for Christ's wandering, naked, indigent, distressed Servants and Followers? the that put Far away the Evil day,
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and stretch themselves upon their Couches, and eat the Lambs out of the flock, and the Calves out of the midst of the stall, that chant to the sound of the Viol,
and stretch themselves upon their Couches, and eat the Lambs out of the flock, and the Calves out of the midst of the stall, that chant to the found of the Violent,
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But that you may be more duely affected with their Condition, I will lay before you the same Account, which is given of it, by the most impartial, learned,
But that you may be more duly affected with their Condition, I will lay before you the same Account, which is given of it, by the most impartial, learned,
Accusations are brought upon the sleightest Pretences against the Ministers or others that are noted for their Zeal in the cause of Religion, upon which Orders for their imprisonment are easily given out,
Accusations Are brought upon the sleightest Pretences against the Ministers or Others that Are noted for their Zeal in the cause of Religion, upon which Order for their imprisonment Are Easily given out,
And the intendants of the Provinces oppress them most unmercifully, with design, as may be easily guessed, to drive them into a Rebellion, that so a pretence may be given to destroy them all at once.
And the intendants of the Provinces oppress them most unmercifully, with Design, as may be Easily guessed, to drive them into a Rebellion, that so a pretence may be given to destroy them all At once.
The present Proceedings in Poictu shew what the rest are to look for, the Mercenary Agents of Mr. Pelisson prevailed so far on the Weaknesses and Necessities of many, as to draw them to adjure their Religion,
The present Proceedings in Poictu show what the rest Are to look for, the Mercenary Agents of Mr. Pelisson prevailed so Far on the Weaknesses and Necessities of many, as to draw them to adjure their Religion,
and openly Expressing their Horror for it, were clapt in Prison, where they lye still in great Misery, only their Numbers are such that it seems it is not thought fit to proceed to Extremities against so many at once.
and openly Expressing their Horror for it, were clapped in Prison, where they lie still in great Misery, only their Numbers Are such that it seems it is not Thought fit to proceed to Extremities against so many At once.
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The Soldiers under his Command are lodged only in the Houses of those of the Religion, where they do not only ruin their Hosts, by the Excessive Charge they put them to,
The Soldiers under his Command Are lodged only in the Houses of those of the Religion, where they do not only ruin their Hosts, by the Excessive Charge they put them to,
If they refuse to go to Mass they Cudgel them, they Drag the Women by the Hair of the Head, with Ropes about their Necks, they Torture some with their Screws, they bind Men of eighty years of Age,
If they refuse to go to Mass they Cudgel them, they Drag the Women by the Hair of the Head, with Ropes about their Necks, they Torture Some with their Screws, they bind Men of eighty Years of Age,
and fling Holy Water on them, and tell them now they are made Catholicks, and if they return again to their Heresy, they threaten them, they will Accuse them as Relapsers.
and fling Holy Water on them, and tell them now they Are made Catholics, and if they return again to their Heresy, they threaten them, they will Accuse them as Relapsers.
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when he heard that Complaints were made of these Outrages to the King, he sent upon that, his Officers to may of their Houses, to force them to Sign a Denial of the Truth of these Violences, which they had Suffered.
when he herd that Complaints were made of these Outrages to the King, he sent upon that, his Officers to may of their Houses, to force them to Signen a Denial of the Truth of these Violences, which they had Suffered.
And that which aggravates their Misery, and therefore renders them more deserving of our Commiseration and Help, is, that they are a People, who have done extraordinary Services for the Crown,
And that which aggravates their Misery, and Therefore renders them more deserving of our Commiseration and Help, is, that they Are a People, who have done extraordinary Services for the Crown,
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and in direct Contradiction to those Laws which were made, and often Confirmed for their Security, are they now Persecuted to the Degree before mentioned.
and in Direct Contradiction to those Laws which were made, and often Confirmed for their Security, Are they now Persecuted to the Degree before mentioned.
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This shews that neither the best Services, the greatest Innocence, the highest Merits, nor the most Sacred and Solemn Tyes, Ingagements or Laws can secure a Protestant People from being treated as the vilest Criminals and Rebels,
This shows that neither the best Services, the greatest Innocence, the highest Merits, nor the most Sacred and Solemn Ties, Engagements or Laws can secure a Protestant People from being treated as the Vilest Criminals and Rebels,
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And that which greatly threatens our loss of the Gospel, and those Ordinances we have long enjoyed, is both the great and general Increase of Wickedness and Debauchery amongst us,
And that which greatly threatens our loss of the Gospel, and those Ordinances we have long enjoyed, is both the great and general Increase of Wickedness and Debauchery among us,
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These things do Witness against us, and unless we do throughout the Nation, set upon a serious and vigorous Reformation, we may expect our Candlestick will be removed; and that we shall either be stript of all our present Enjoyments,
These things do Witness against us, and unless we do throughout the nation, Set upon a serious and vigorous Reformation, we may expect our Candlestick will be removed; and that we shall either be stripped of all our present Enjoyments,
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Nor do I at all doubt, but if either Popery, or Atheism, or both, have in these Nations, the Countenance and Incouragement of a Prince, the very same Men who are now Violent against Protestants,
Nor do I At all doubt, but if either Popery, or Atheism, or both, have in these nations, the Countenance and Encouragement of a Prince, the very same Men who Are now Violent against Protestants,
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and pious People, will then with greater Fury Persecute, Oppress and Destroy all that will either own and worship God, or reprove themselves avowed Protestants.
and pious People, will then with greater Fury Persecute, Oppress and Destroy all that will either own and worship God, or reprove themselves avowed Protestants.
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Let us therefore study the Scripture diligently, be thoroughly informed in the Christian Faith, get our Hearts raised to an unconquerable Admiration and Love of the Blessed Jesus.
Let us Therefore study the Scripture diligently, be thoroughly informed in the Christian Faith, get our Hearts raised to an unconquerable Admiration and Love of the Blessed jesus.
