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And he took, and sent Messes unto them, from before him (but Benjamin 's Mess was five times so much,
And he took, and sent Messes unto them, from before him (but Benjamin is Mess was five times so much,
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as any of theirs,) and they drank, and were merry with him.
as any of theirs,) and they drank, and were merry with him.
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WHEN I look into the Sacred Writings, I cannot sufficiently admire at the Power, as well as Goodness of the Lord, in defeating Satan, by those very means, whereby the old Serpent brought ruin to our first Parents:
WHEN I look into the Sacred Writings, I cannot sufficiently admire At the Power, as well as goodness of the Lord, in defeating Satan, by those very means, whereby the old Serpent brought ruin to our First Parents:
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Man may now eat and live;
Man may now eat and live;
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and the Devil may cease to boast of his conquest over Mankind in Paradise, when he tempted to eat of the forbidden tree:
and the devil may cease to boast of his conquest over Mankind in Paradise, when he tempted to eat of the forbidden tree:
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For if Man do not contribute to his own destruction, and misuse those Creatures which God hath afforded for his benefit,
For if Man do not contribute to his own destruction, and misuse those Creatures which God hath afforded for his benefit,
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for the entercourse of Love and Friendship, as well as stay and support of his life, he may go into a better Paradise,
for the intercourse of Love and Friendship, as well as stay and support of his life, he may go into a better Paradise,
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than that from which our first Parents were driven.
than that from which our First Parents were driven.
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Here's no Angel now with a flaming Sword, to bar us from entring those more sacred Mansions,
Here's no Angel now with a flaming Sword, to bar us from entering those more sacred Mansions,
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and eating and drinking are become the Symbols, not onely of Christ's love to us, as in the holy Eucharist, but of our love and kindness one towards another.
and eating and drinking Are become the Symbols, not only of Christ's love to us, as in the holy Eucharist, but of our love and kindness one towards Another.
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Take a survey of God's Church in all ages, and you will find the men thereof, (whether after any great mercy received,
Take a survey of God's Church in all ages, and you will find the men thereof, (whither After any great mercy received,
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or a resolution of entring into a more familiar acquaintance) still entertaining one another with these tokens of amity, eating and drinking together.
or a resolution of entering into a more familiar acquaintance) still entertaining one Another with these tokens of amity, eating and drinking together.
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The Jews of old had a feast at the end of their Sacrifices;
The jews of old had a feast At the end of their Sacrifices;
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and the Primitive Christians, if not in the very Apostles times, I am sure immediately afterwards, their NONLATINALPHABET,
and the Primitive Christians, if not in the very Apostles times, I am sure immediately afterwards, their,
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or Love-feasts, after the Lord's Supper:
or Love-feasts, After the Lord's Supper:
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That feasting, or publick eating and drinking together, were the tyes of Union and Confederacy amongst men, Satan knew well enough,
That feasting, or public eating and drinking together, were the ties of union and Confederacy among men, Satan knew well enough,
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therefore he encouraged this Custome also amongst his Proselytes and Followers.
Therefore he encouraged this Custom also among his Proselytes and Followers.
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Would Absalom slay his brother Amnon? A feast is made the snare to entrap him.
Would Absalom slay his brother Amnon? A feast is made the snare to entrap him.
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But that I may bring this somewhat home to our ownselves;
But that I may bring this somewhat home to our ownselves;
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have several degrees and orders of men, whether in relation to their being born in the same Countrey,
have several Degrees and order of men, whither in Relation to their being born in the same Country,
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or otherwise, met together, first to celebrate God's praises in his own House, and afterwards adjourning to some Common Hall, there engaged one another, in their duty towards their Prince, their adherence to the Succession of the Crown in the right line, their Reciprocal love one with another,
or otherwise, met together, First to celebrate God's praises in his own House, and afterwards adjourning to Some Common Hall, there engaged one Another, in their duty towards their Prince, their adherence to the Succession of the Crown in the right line, their Reciprocal love one with Another,
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and the relieving the poor and necessitous? Have good and loyal men, as now, met together for this end and purpose? And have not the Catilines of our age, had their Cabals,
and the relieving the poor and necessitous? Have good and loyal men, as now, met together for this end and purpose? And have not the Catilines of our age, had their Cabals,
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and Associations too, for the ruine of their, I had almost said, too Gracious King,
and Associations too, for the ruin of their, I had almost said, too Gracious King,
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and his Royal Brother, for the Subversion of the Laws, and their Countrey, and afterwards of themselves too,
and his Royal Brother, for the Subversion of the Laws, and their Country, and afterwards of themselves too,
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as their Forefathers in the last Rebellion found it? What else meant their Kings-head,
as their Forefathers in the last Rebellion found it? What Else meant their Kings-head,
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or Green-Ribbon Clubs, where many affronts to Sacred Majesty were first hammered, before they received their Polishing by Votes in another place? But Absalom hath a vow to be performed in Hebron:or Green-Ribbon Clubs, where many affronts to Sacred Majesty were First hammered, before they received their Polishing by Votes in Another place? But Absalom hath a Voelli to be performed in Hebron:
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Tickets are therefore sent abroad by the Ʋnderminers of our Israel, which, forsooth, must be ushered in, with the Pageantry of a Sermon too; Tickets Are Therefore sent abroad by the Ʋnderminers of our Israel, which, forsooth, must be ushered in, with the Pageantry of a Sermon too;
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but this their solemn Appearance was baffled and disappointed by Authority;
but this their solemn Appearance was baffled and disappointed by authority;
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an happy presage, without doubt, of our deliverance from the effects of it, I mean, the late Damnable and Fanatick Plot. an happy presage, without doubt, of our deliverance from the effects of it, I mean, the late Damnable and Fanatic Plot.
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I mention these and the like, to acquaint you, that it was the custome of all Ages,
I mention these and the like, to acquaint you, that it was the custom of all Ages,
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for men, whether for good or bad designs, to strengthen one another, by eating and drinking together;
for men, whither for good or bad designs, to strengthen one Another, by eating and drinking together;
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and therefore long before the Law was given, you find Joseph entertaining his brethren after the same manner;
and Therefore long before the Law was given, you find Joseph entertaining his brothers After the same manner;
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witness the words of my Text;
witness the words of my Text;
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And he took, and sent Messes unto them, from before him, and they drank, and were merry with him. And he took, and sent Messes unto them, from before him, and they drank, and were merry with him.
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The words do acquaint us, how Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Patriarch Jacob, constituted by Pharaoh, Lord of Egypt, and inferiour to the King thereof, onely in Name and Title, entertained his eleven brethren, which twelve gave denomination afterwards to the twelve Tribes or Counties of Israel: So that you see, my Text,
The words do acquaint us, how Joseph, one of the twelve Sons of Patriarch Jacob, constituted by Pharaoh, Lord of Egypt, and inferior to the King thereof, only in Name and Title, entertained his eleven brothers, which twelve gave denomination afterwards to the twelve Tribes or Counties of Israel: So that you see, my Text,
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and this solemn Appearance of so many of the same Countrey, do agree, and carry a Resemblance one with each other.
and this solemn Appearance of so many of the same Country, do agree, and carry a Resemblance one with each other.
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In handling of which words, I shall doe these things.
In handling of which words, I shall do these things.
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First, I shall shew you, what that place and dignity was, which Joseph enjoyed, at this entertainment of his brethren:
First, I shall show you, what that place and dignity was, which Joseph enjoyed, At this entertainment of his brothers:
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And he, that is, the Lord of the Countrey; for Joseph had not as yet discovered himself to his brethren. Secondly, The Reason why.And he, that is, the Lord of the Country; for Joseph had not as yet discovered himself to his brothers. Secondly, The Reason why.
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Thirdly, The manner how he entertained his brethren;
Thirdly, The manner how he entertained his brothers;
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And he took, and sent Messes unto them, from before him, and they drank, and were merry with him. And he took, and sent Messes unto them, from before him, and they drank, and were merry with him.
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Fourthly, I shall endeavour to vindicate such Meetings as this.
Fourthly, I shall endeavour to vindicate such Meetings as this.
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Fifthly and lastly, by way of Application, from the Consideration of the person entertaining, and the parties entertained. I shall propose some Practical Inferences, fitting for such Assemblies.
Fifthly and lastly, by Way of Application, from the Consideration of the person entertaining, and the parties entertained. I shall propose Some Practical Inferences, fitting for such Assemblies.
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I. First therefore, as to the Place and Dignity, &c. I might here give you an Historical account of Joseph before his promotion;
I. First Therefore, as to the Place and Dignity, etc. I might Here give you an Historical account of Joseph before his promotion;
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as what he suffered in Canaan from his unnatural brethren, and likewise what befell him in Egypt, from the seventeenth year of his age,
as what he suffered in Canaan from his unnatural brothers, and likewise what befell him in Egypt, from the seventeenth year of his age,
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when he was sold, to his thirtieth, when he was advanced by Pharaoh, the King thereof;
when he was sold, to his thirtieth, when he was advanced by Pharaoh, the King thereof;
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but I consider, 'tis but your turning at your leisure to the last part of Genesis, and you have a plain, as full, relation of him.
but I Consider, it's but your turning At your leisure to the last part of Genesis, and you have a plain, as full, Relation of him.
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As to the Place and Dignity, which he held at this entertainment;
As to the Place and Dignity, which he held At this entertainment;
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it was as great as a Sovereign Prince was able to confer upon him, or a Subject capable of receiving:
it was as great as a Sovereign Prince was able to confer upon him, or a Subject capable of receiving:
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Forasmuch, saith Pharaoh, chap. 41. vers. 30. and so on, as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet, and wise as thou art; Forasmuch, Says Pharaoh, chap. 41. vers. 30. and so on, as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet, and wise as thou art;
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thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled;
thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled;
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onely in the Throne will I be greater than thou. only in the Throne will I be greater than thou.
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A Commission you see very large, and therefore though the occasion and the circumstance of the time of Joseph 's advancement might seem to countenance,
A Commission you see very large, and Therefore though the occasion and the circumstance of the time of Joseph is advancement might seem to countenance,
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yet I cannot subscribe to their conjectures, who would allow Joseph no other than a Praefectus Annonae, who was to take care of the Corn, that the people of the land might not suffer famine;
yet I cannot subscribe to their Conjectures, who would allow Joseph no other than a Praefectus Annona, who was to take care of the Corn, that the people of the land might not suffer famine;
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Although I shall grant, that this place of Trust, was very honourable, not onely in Egypt, but other Nations;
Although I shall grant, that this place of Trust, was very honourable, not only in Egypt, but other nations;
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so honourable amongst the Romans, that Pompey the Great, after he had subdued Mithridates, the most powerfull Prince of Asia; nay after he had triumphed, over a great part of the World, thought it an honour to have this of Praefectus Annonae added to his other Titles:
so honourable among the Roman, that Pompey the Great, After he had subdued Mithridates, the most powerful Prince of Asia; nay After he had triumphed, over a great part of the World, Thought it an honour to have this of Praefectus Annona added to his other Titles:
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Though this Dignity, I say, was very great, and Joseph particularly executed this Office also; yet his authority was greater:
Though this Dignity, I say, was very great, and Joseph particularly executed this Office also; yet his Authority was greater:
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He managed all affairs of State; he had the power of Life and Death, of making War, and Peace;
He managed all affairs of State; he had the power of Life and Death, of making War, and Peace;
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in a word, he had the whole sway of Government devolved upon him:
in a word, he had the Whole sway of Government devolved upon him:
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The authority of such Regents (as Joseph was constituted in this Chapter) was of that figure and estimation in the world, both then,
The Authority of such Regents (as Joseph was constituted in this Chapter) was of that figure and estimation in the world, both then,
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and afterwards, that they were many times mistaken for the Kings themselves, by people of other Nations.
and afterwards, that they were many times mistaken for the Kings themselves, by people of other nations.
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Joseph 's brethren, I am sure, took him for such, witness those words of theirs to their Father, chap. 42. vers. 30. The man who is the Lord of the Land; Joseph is brothers, I am sure, took him for such, witness those words of theirs to their Father, chap. 42. vers. 30. The man who is the Lord of the Land;
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and again, the Lord of the Countrey:
and again, the Lord of the Country:
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Nay the Egyptian Historiographers inserted several of these Regents amongst the Kings themselves, otherwise their Catalogue must be very imperfect, and never to be reconciled;
Nay the Egyptian Historiographers inserted several of these Regents among the Kings themselves, otherwise their Catalogue must be very imperfect, and never to be reconciled;
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And such was the Soldans power afterwards in Egypt, under the Caliphs; such the Masters of the Palace, under the old Kings of France; and such the Grand Viziers, perhaps at this time in the Turkish Dominions:
And such was the Sultans power afterwards in Egypt, under the Caliphs; such the Masters of the Palace, under the old Kings of France; and such the Grand Viziers, perhaps At this time in the Turkish Dominions:
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Such, so great in Authority, as well as Piety and Wisedom, as the Scripture informs us, was the person, who took and sent Messes unto his brethren.
Such, so great in authority, as well as Piety and Wisdom, as the Scripture informs us, was the person, who took and sent Messes unto his brothers.
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Which brings me to my second Particular.
Which brings me to my second Particular.
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II. The Reason why Joseph entertained them at a Feast or Banquet. Ten of his brethren had been with him before, to buy Corn;
II The Reason why Joseph entertained them At a Feast or Banquet. Ten of his brothers had been with him before, to buy Corn;
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to whom he then seemed rough and severe, either to make them repent of their former usage towards him,
to whom he then seemed rough and severe, either to make them Repent of their former usage towards him,
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or fearing, that they might have been, as cruel to Benjamin, his onely Brother by the same Mother, as before to him;
or fearing, that they might have been, as cruel to Benjamin, his only Brother by the same Mother, as before to him;
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he charged them therefore as Spies, secured one of them in bonds, till the rest brought Benjamin with them into Egypt: Let but him once appear, the scene is altered;
he charged them Therefore as Spies, secured one of them in bonds, till the rest brought Benjamin with them into Egypt: Let but him once appear, the scene is altered;
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and all the Clouds of Joseph 's seeming indignation are gone and vanished, and they might even then,
and all the Clouds of Joseph is seeming Indignation Are gone and vanished, and they might even then,
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before he discovered himself unto them, have read the kindness of a brother;
before he discovered himself unto them, have read the kindness of a brother;
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As soon as they come to Court, Joseph immediately commands, Kill and slay, for these men shall dine with me.
As soon as they come to Court, Joseph immediately commands, Kill and slay, for these men shall dine with me.
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And now Joseph 's brethren may lay aside all fear;
And now Joseph is brothers may lay aside all Fear;
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this following banquet, to which they are invited, gives them more than hopes, both of their own safety, and the Prince's favour:
this following banquet, to which they Are invited, gives them more than hope's, both of their own safety, and the Prince's favour:
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Simeon is released, and all of them from suspected spies find themselves graced with dining with the Lord of the Countrey: Simeon is released, and all of them from suspected spies find themselves graced with dining with the Lord of the Country:
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A Banquet is thought by Joseph to be the best way of receiving them, both as their Brother, and their Lord:
A Banquet is Thought by Joseph to be the best Way of receiving them, both as their Brother, and their Lord:
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They had enough paid that adoration, and obedience to him, of which he had formerly dreamed,
They had enough paid that adoration, and Obedience to him, of which he had formerly dreamed,
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and which had caused their malice against him;
and which had caused their malice against him;
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he had with joy often understood their Repentance, as to what they had formerly done to him;
he had with joy often understood their Repentance, as to what they had formerly done to him;
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he views his brother Benjamin, grown to mans estate, whom he had left in Canaan a little child;
he views his brother Benjamin, grown to men estate, whom he had left in Canaan a little child;
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and can scarcely forbear embracing him, and discovering by his tenderness, who he was; he is satisfied that his Father is well;
and can scarcely forbear embracing him, and discovering by his tenderness, who he was; he is satisfied that his Father is well;
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he can therefore now no longer treat them, as theirs and the Egyptians Lord, but thinks it high time to consult his brotherly affections too:
he can Therefore now no longer Treat them, as theirs and the egyptians Lord, but thinks it high time to consult his brotherly affections too:
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Which to effect, he orders, that they should dine with him; and this was the most ready and natural means, that Joseph could make use of, or indeed his brethren expect;
Which to Effect, he order, that they should dine with him; and this was the most ready and natural means, that Joseph could make use of, or indeed his brothers expect;
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had they then known, how nearly he was related to them:
had they then known, how nearly he was related to them:
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And therefore, in the book of Esther, Haman, in my opinion, urged very well; (though the Event, through his demerits, proved otherwise,) that Ahasuerus his King did design him favour,
And Therefore, in the book of Esther, Haman, in my opinion, urged very well; (though the Event, through his demerits, proved otherwise,) that Ahasuerus his King did Design him favour,
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when he admitted him of all his Courtiers to dine with him. Eating and drinking together, ever was a token of friendship amongst all people:
when he admitted him of all his Courtiers to dine with him. Eating and drinking together, ever was a token of friendship among all people:
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Insomuch, that I read of the Romans afterwards, that they had their Annual Charistia, like to our Countrey feasts at this time,
Insomuch, that I read of the Romans afterwards, that they had their Annual Charistia, like to our Country feasts At this time,
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when kinfolk and relations met together, to confirm, saith my Authour, their friendship one with another,
when kinfolk and relations met together, to confirm, Says my Author, their friendship one with Another,
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and reconcile all different parties, who had lived in any variance before. Fansie therefore, Beloved, the twelve brethren sate down at dinner;
and reconcile all different parties, who had lived in any variance before. Fancy Therefore, beloved, the twelve brothers sat down At dinner;
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Joseph indeed, as a Prince, served at a Table by himself; as it is before my Text;Joseph indeed, as a Prince, served At a Table by himself; as it is before my Text;
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but as a brother too, he admits them to dine in the same room near unto him:
but as a brother too, he admits them to dine in the same room near unto him:
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which leads me to my other particular, viz.
which leads me to my other particular, viz.
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III. The manner how he entertained them; And he took and sent Messes unto them, from before him;
III. The manner how he entertained them; And he took and sent Messes unto them, from before him;
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and they drank, and were merry with him. I shall not, as some have done upon the words, lay down any Critical questions;and they drank, and were merry with him. I shall not, as Some have done upon the words, lay down any Critical questions;
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as whether it was alway a custome for Princes to sit alone at Table by themselves, by way of State and Grandeur;
as whither it was always a custom for Princes to fit alone At Table by themselves, by Way of State and Grandeur;
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or whether sitting, as here in Egypt, or lying along, as amongst the Romans, and the Jews from them in our Saviour's time, bore the most ancient date;
or whither sitting, as Here in Egypt, or lying along, as among the Roman, and the jews from them in our Saviour's time, boar the most ancient date;
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or whether it hath been a practice for Princes to send dishes from their own Table to their Favourites,
or whither it hath been a practice for Princes to send Dishes from their own Table to their Favourites,
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as is reported of Cyrus amongst the Persians, Agesilaus amongst the Grecians, and several of the Roman Emperours? or why the Egyptians, as in the Context, sate at one Table by themselves,
as is reported of Cyrus among the Persians, Agesilaus among the Greeks, and several of the Roman emperors? or why the egyptians, as in the Context, sat At one Table by themselves,
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and the Hebrews at another by themselves;
and the Hebrews At Another by themselves;
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Neither farther shall I enquire, what the Messes were, which Joseph sent to his brethren, taking it for granted, that they were rich and sumptuous, such as might set forth his magnificence, as well as kindness;
Neither farther shall I inquire, what the Messes were, which Joseph sent to his brothers, taking it for granted, that they were rich and sumptuous, such as might Set forth his magnificence, as well as kindness;
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neither, lastly, shall I ask, why Benjamin had five times so much as the rest, as you read in my Text, points indeed incident enough to my Theme,
neither, lastly, shall I ask, why Benjamin had five times so much as the rest, as you read in my Text, points indeed incident enough to my Theme,
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but wholly averse to my design, which is not to nauseate you with intricate questions, a trouble both to the Commentators themselves, and their Readers too.
but wholly averse to my Design, which is not to nauseate you with intricate questions, a trouble both to the Commentators themselves, and their Readers too.
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But I must not omit the giving you the genuine signification of the last words of the Text, viz. They drank, and were merry.
But I must not omit the giving you the genuine signification of the last words of the Text, viz. They drank, and were merry.
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At the first view thereof, the Debauchees of our, as well as of Saint Austin 's age, might hug themselves, with having Joseph a Pious and Wise man,
At the First view thereof, the Debauchees of our, as well as of Saint Austin is age, might hug themselves, with having Joseph a Pious and Wise man,
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yet a Patron of their excess and drunkenness:
yet a Patron of their excess and Drunkenness:
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Let therefore the same Father's answer serve the men of our, as well as his time.
Let Therefore the same Father's answer serve the men of our, as well as his time.
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The word in the Hebrew, saith he, signifies to drink plentifully, or cheerfully, by way of refreshment onely;
The word in the Hebrew, Says he, signifies to drink plentifully, or cheerfully, by Way of refreshment only;
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and it is applied even to inanimate Creatures: Thus Psal. 65. v. 9. Inebriasti terram, thou hast refreshed, or watered the Earth;
and it is applied even to inanimate Creatures: Thus Psalm 65. v. 9. Inebriasti terram, thou hast refreshed, or watered the Earth;
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which being there acknowledged, as a gift of God, cannot be taken in a bad sense.
which being there acknowledged, as a gift of God, cannot be taken in a bad sense.
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If this will not satisfie, let them reade the 2d Chapter of St. John, where they will find the same word with the Septuagint in my Text;
If this will not satisfy, let them read the 2d Chapter of Saint John, where they will find the same word with the septuagint in my Text;
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and upon the Occasion of a Feast too;
and upon the Occasion of a Feast too;
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which Feast the blessed Jesus did not onely grace with his own presence, but honoured it also with the first miracle he wrought;
which Feast the blessed jesus did not only grace with his own presence, but honoured it also with the First miracle he wrought;
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and as after his Resurrection he made himself known to his Disciples by breaking of bread;
and as After his Resurrection he made himself known to his Disciples by breaking of bred;
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so here at the Marriage of Cana in Galilee, he manifested himself by turning water into wine;
so Here At the Marriage of Cana in Galilee, he manifested himself by turning water into wine;
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as if thereby he designed, not onely to supply their present necessity, but remove such scruples,
as if thereby he designed, not only to supply their present necessity, but remove such scruples,
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as men of more niceness than piety might afterwards raise: which brings me to my fourth and last Particular, viz.
as men of more niceness than piety might afterwards raise: which brings me to my fourth and last Particular, viz.
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IV. To endeavour to vindicate such Meetings as this of ours.
IV. To endeavour to vindicate such Meetings as this of ours.
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And of this too, I shall be short, as having hinted at it in the Preface to my Sermon;
And of this too, I shall be short, as having hinted At it in the Preface to my Sermon;
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neither do I think it fitting to trouble such Meetings as this with any long discourses.
neither do I think it fitting to trouble such Meetings as this with any long discourses.
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And this I shall doe from the practice of the Patriarchs before the Law, of the Jews under the Law;
And this I shall do from the practice of the Patriarchs before the Law, of the jews under the Law;
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I might add of the Gentiles under the Law of nature, and finally of the Primitive Christians (a body made up of Jews and Gentiles ) under the Gospel.
I might add of the Gentiles under the Law of nature, and finally of the Primitive Christians (a body made up of jews and Gentiles) under the Gospel.
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Let three Angels visit Abraham, the Father of the faithfull; he orders a Calf to be drest to entertain them;
Let three Angels visit Abraham, the Father of the faithful; he order a Calf to be dressed to entertain them;
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and so far were they from being offended at his courteous invitation, though they had no need of it, that, Gen. 18.5. they commanded him to doe as he had said;
and so Far were they from being offended At his courteous invitation, though they had no need of it, that, Gen. 18.5. they commanded him to do as he had said;
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and my Text acquaints us, how Joseph entertained his brethren. Under the Law, I might give you many examples; I shall name but one;
and my Text acquaints us, how Joseph entertained his brothers. Under the Law, I might give you many Examples; I shall name but one;
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yet such an one, as was annually kept for many succeeding years; from Judas Macchabaeus, till our blessed Saviour's time;
yet such an one, as was annually kept for many succeeding Years; from Judas Maccabaeus, till our blessed Saviour's time;
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and then it was so far from being discountenanc'd by our Lord, that he himself justified the observation of it, by his own presence.
and then it was so Far from being discountenanced by our Lord, that he himself justified the observation of it, by his own presence.
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Josephus acquaints us very succinctly, with the reason of that Feast:Josephus acquaints us very succinctly, with the reason of that Feast:
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When Judas Macchabaeus had re-established the Service of the Temple, which had been for a long time polluted by the Heathens, both he and his Countrey-men solemnized a Feast:
When Judas Maccabaeus had Reestablished the Service of the Temple, which had been for a long time polluted by the heathens, both he and his Countrymen solemnized a Feast:
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And this, without doubt, gave occasion to the Primitive Christians, of instituting their Encoenia, or annual Feasts at the Consecration of their Churches, the same with our Countrey Wakes,
And this, without doubt, gave occasion to the Primitive Christians, of instituting their Encoenia, or annual Feasts At the Consecration of their Churches, the same with our Country Wakes,
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so generally observed, I am sure in those places where I lived in Herefordshire; though perhaps the Reason thereof not so well known.
so generally observed, I am sure in those places where I lived in Herefordshire; though perhaps the Reason thereof not so well known.
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Our Saviour's Parable of the Prodigal Son is much to the same purpose: Let the Penitent Son return to his home, as well as his duty;
Our Saviour's Parable of the Prodigal Son is much to the same purpose: Let the Penitent Son return to his home, as well as his duty;
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the indulgent and compassionate Father commands the best fatted Calf to be slain, to bid him welcome;
the indulgent and compassionate Father commands the best fatted Calf to be slave, to bid him welcome;
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And the presence of the blessed Jesus, at the two Feasts before mentioned, sufficiently declare his approbation of such Meetings.
And the presence of the blessed jesus, At the two Feasts before mentioned, sufficiently declare his approbation of such Meetings.
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I shall not insist upon the Practice of the Gentiles, as knowing that of old, the Hereticks called Cathari, and the Puritans now, agreeable both in name and nature, did and do as falsly,
I shall not insist upon the Practice of the Gentiles, as knowing that of old, the Heretics called Cathari, and the Puritans now, agreeable both in name and nature, did and do as falsely,
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as maliciously, decry such Feasts, as taking their rise from the custome of the Heathens. Proceed we therefore to the times of Christianity.
as maliciously, decry such Feasts, as taking their rise from the custom of the heathens. Proceed we Therefore to the times of Christianity.
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If we reade so seldom of Feasts amongst the ancient Fathers, 'tis because of the Persecution of God's Church in those Elder days;
If we read so seldom of Feasts among the ancient Father's, it's Because of the Persecution of God's Church in those Elder days;
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yet even then we shall not want sufficient Testimonies: NONLATINALPHABET, was a Canon of St. Clement, whom St. Paul makes mention of in his Epistles,
yet even then we shall not want sufficient Testimonies:, was a Canon of Saint Clement, whom Saint Paul makes mention of in his Epistles,
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and who was the first Roman Bishop of both the Gentile and Jewish Churches;
and who was the First Roman Bishop of both the Gentile and Jewish Churches;
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and who within one remove, succeeded the blessed Apostles, St. Peter and St. Paul, not onely in the then pure and untainted See of Rome, but in their Martyrdom too.
and who within one remove, succeeded the blessed Apostles, Saint Peter and Saint Paul, not only in the then pure and untainted See of Room, but in their Martyrdom too.
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Theodoret is copious, how he and other Christians kept such Feasts;Theodoret is copious, how he and other Christians kept such Feasts;
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And at the Dypticks, or Commemoration of famous men, who sealed their faith in Christ with their bloud;
And At the Dyptics, or Commemoration of famous men, who sealed their faith in christ with their blood;
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the Primitive Christians did indulge themselves, and take a greater repast than at other times. Nazianzen in several places gives us his concurrence with us:
the Primitive Christians did indulge themselves, and take a greater repast than At other times. Nazianzen in several places gives us his concurrence with us:
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We keep Festival-days, saith he in one place;
We keep Festival-days, Says he in one place;
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and in his Oration in Sanctum Baptisma, at the beginning thereof, he seems to contest for such Meetings against the Hereticks of his time:
and in his Oration in Sanctum Baptism, At the beginning thereof, he seems to contest for such Meetings against the Heretics of his time:
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It is fitting, saith he, that men should annually celebrate, and rejoice in such, and such days; and then names the days;
It is fitting, Says he, that men should annually celebrate, and rejoice in such, and such days; and then names the days;
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either wherein they were born, or baptized, or married, vel locum aliquem primi incoluerunt, agreeable to our Countrey feast at this time;
either wherein they were born, or baptised, or married, vel locum aliquem Primi incoluerunt, agreeable to our Country feast At this time;
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and then, as if he despised the unreasonable Cavils of the Hereticks, by an allusion to the Pagan Rites and Ceremonies, he declares how Pious and Orthodox Christians did solemnize their Feasts.
and then, as if he despised the unreasonable Cavils of the Heretics, by an allusion to the Pagan Rites and Ceremonies, he declares how Pious and Orthodox Christians did solemnize their Feasts.
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After this manner, from that Father, the stout and learned Prelate Mountague informs me, That Mountague, who asserted the cause of our Establish't Church, not onely against Baronius, that Bulwark of the Papal Chair,
After this manner, from that Father, the stout and learned Prelate Montague informs me, That Montague, who asserted the cause of our Established Church, not only against Baronius, that Bulwark of the Papal Chair,
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but the Puritans likewise, and those also backed by an House of Commons too;
but the Puritans likewise, and those also backed by an House of Commons too;
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yet did not that daunt him from taking off the Fig-leaves that Party had put on, to hide,
yet did not that daunt him from taking off the Fig leaves that Party had put on, to hide,
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if it were possible, their errors and enmity to our Church. if it were possible, their errors and enmity to our Church.
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I must confess, that St. Ambrose often blamed the Christians for their riot and excess at such Meetings;
I must confess, that Saint Ambrose often blamed the Christians for their riot and excess At such Meetings;
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and particularly chid them for immoderately drinking the Emperour's health;
and particularly Child them for immoderately drinking the Emperor's health;
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And though the drinking of the Prince's health, was decreed by the Senate, to Augustus Caesar, and never,
And though the drinking of the Prince's health, was decreed by the Senate, to Augustus Caesar, and never,
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as I have read, cancell'd by any Edict of Christian Emperours;
as I have read, canceled by any Edict of Christian emperors;
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yet Peter Ʋrsinus, in his Appendix, cites St. Ambrose, speaking of the Custome of his time:
yet Peter Ʋrsinus, in his Appendix, cites Saint Ambrose, speaking of the Custom of his time:
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Bibamus, inquiunt, pro salute Imperatoris, &c. Let us drink, say they, the Emperour's health, &c. That good Father, to any unbiass'd Reader, doth not so much find fault with the thing it self,Bibamus, inquiunt, Pro salute Imperatoris, etc. Let us drink, say they, the Emperor's health, etc. That good Father, to any unbiased Reader, does not so much find fault with the thing it self,
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as with the ill manner of doing it:
as with the ill manner of doing it:
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And the general practice of the Loyal, and consequently the best part of our Nation, doth explain HIs present Majesty's Proclamation,
And the general practice of the Loyal, and consequently the best part of our nation, does explain HIs present Majesty's Proclamation,
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as to the drinking of his Health, viz. that it doth not so much forbid the thing, as the excess therein;
as to the drinking of his Health, viz. that it does not so much forbid the thing, as the excess therein;
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and that we should not impair our own health, whilst we wish his. And this shall serve for the Explication of my Text;
and that we should not impair our own health, while we wish his. And this shall serve for the Explication of my Text;
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I shall now beg your patience for the Applicatory part, and I have done.
I shall now beg your patience for the Applicatory part, and I have done.
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First therefore, from Joseph 's thus courteously entertaining his ten brothers, who before had been so cruel, barbarous and unnatural to him,
First Therefore, from Joseph is thus courteously entertaining his ten Brother's, who before had been so cruel, barbarous and unnatural to him,
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as the Scriptures will fully inform you:
as the Scriptures will Fully inform you:
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Let me recommend that grand duty of Christianity, of pardoning your Enemies, and forgiving those, whom you may fansie, have done you any injury.
Let me recommend that grand duty of Christianity, of pardoning your Enemies, and forgiving those, whom you may fancy, have done you any injury.
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To encourage you to which duty, I shall intreat your leave to propose a new and living example to you;
To encourage you to which duty, I shall entreat your leave to propose a new and living Exampl to you;
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but such an one, as is not impertinent either to my Text, or this Loyal Assembly;
but such an one, as is not impertinent either to my Text, or this Loyal Assembly;
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the Motto of whose chief Town, Invictae fidelitatis praemium, proclaims their constant fidelity to their Prince,
the Motto of whose chief Town, Invictae fidelitatis Premium, proclaims their constant Fidis to their Prince,
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even in the worst of times;
even in the worst of times;
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much more now, when Schism and Faction, when Sedition and Rebellion are wisely, as justly, discountenanc'd and punished,
much more now, when Schism and Faction, when Sedition and Rebellion Are wisely, as justly, discountenanced and punished,
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and all men are, or pretend to be so, Loyalists:
and all men Are, or pretend to be so, Loyalists:
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You may easily judge whom I mean, without my naming our present Sovereign, between whom and Joseph there seems a great resemblance.
You may Easily judge whom I mean, without my naming our present Sovereign, between whom and Joseph there seems a great resemblance.
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Compare their Age, you will find them both commencing at the same time in their Miseries, and in their Glory:
Compare their Age, you will find them both commencing At the same time in their Misery's, and in their Glory:
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Both of them about the same years were forced from their Native Countrey; the one by unnatural brethren, the other by more inhumane Subjects. Both of them about the same Years were forced from their Native Country; the one by unnatural brothers, the other by more inhumane Subject's.
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But our King's Persecutions were greater than Joseph 's;
But our King's Persecutions were greater than Joseph is;
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He was but the eleventh Son, and so could not expect any great inheritance, whilst our King was the eldest,
He was but the eleventh Son, and so could not expect any great inheritance, while our King was the eldest,
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and heir to three flourishing Kingdoms.
and heir to three flourishing Kingdoms.
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Joseph, when he was sold, had the comfort not to fear any hurt to be offered to Jacob; whilst our disconsolate Sovereign laments his Father,Joseph, when he was sold, had the Comfort not to Fear any hurt to be offered to Jacob; while our disconsolate Sovereign laments his Father,
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as murthered by the worst of Villains, and that under a Mock-shew of Justice:
as murdered by the worst of Villains, and that under a Mock-show of justice:
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Joseph had but one brother Benjamin to be concerned for, our Prince had two, the one indeed a Companion of his Exile and miseries,Joseph had but one brother Benjamin to be concerned for, our Prince had two, the one indeed a Companion of his Exile and misery's,
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but young Glocester exposed to the barbarity of Hypocritical Rakehells, whose very Mercy did threaten more, than others Cruelty;
but young Gloucester exposed to the barbarity of Hypocritical Rakehells, whose very Mercy did threaten more, than Others Cruelty;
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for if they should for their own ends, as the old King feared, have forced the Crown upon his Head, he knew 'twould be like the Royal slaves, amongst the Persians, to sacrifice him afterwards:
for if they should for their own ends, as the old King feared, have forced the Crown upon his Head, he knew 'twould be like the Royal slaves, among the Persians, to sacrifice him afterwards:
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Besides, our King had many Loyal Subjects, continually harass'd with Plunders, Sequestrations, and such-like tendernesses of the pretended Saints,
Beside, our King had many Loyal Subject's, continually harassed with Plunders, Sequestrations, and suchlike Tendernesses of the pretended Saints,
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nay even with Death it self, which could not but grieve his Princely heart.
nay even with Death it self, which could not but grieve his Princely heart.
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Farther, there was this difference between the brethren of the one, and the Rebels against the other:
Farther, there was this difference between the brothers of the one, and the Rebels against the other:
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The one sold Joseph, that they might not be branded as Murtherers of their brother; The one sold Joseph, that they might not be branded as Murderers of their brother;
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The other proffer'd one thousand pound for his Person, that they might, without doubt, doubly dye their accursed hands with the bloud of the Son, as well as the Father. The other proffered one thousand pound for his Person, that they might, without doubt, doubly die their accursed hands with the blood of the Son, as well as the Father.
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And thus much as to their Sufferings.
And thus much as to their Sufferings.
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Now let us view them in their glory and power, and see how the one treated his offending, but penitent, brethren;
Now let us view them in their glory and power, and see how the one treated his offending, but penitent, brothers;
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the other, His then, I wish to God, they may not still prove his Rebellious Subjects;
the other, His then, I wish to God, they may not still prove his Rebellious Subject's;
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And the last Plot doth more than justifie such fears. But let us view them in their Glory.And the last Plot does more than justify such fears. But let us view them in their Glory.
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The Scripture acquaints us, that Joseph, when he was thirty years old, stood before Pharaoh, and received that Royal Commission of governing the land of Egypt;
The Scripture acquaints us, that Joseph, when he was thirty Years old, stood before Pharaoh, and received that Royal Commission of governing the land of Egypt;
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and none of you are ignorant, at what age God bless'd these Kingdoms, with the happy return of our present Sovereign. and none of you Are ignorant, At what age God blessed these Kingdoms, with the happy return of our present Sovereign.
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Both of them came to their power;
Both of them Come to their power;
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the one to a deputed, the other to his own by inheritance, by the very same means:
the one to a deputed, the other to his own by inheritance, by the very same means:
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It was God, and God alone, who raised Joseph;It was God, and God alone, who raised Joseph;
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and the same God, who restored Charles the Second; without making use of the boasted instruments, either of Canaanitish Brethren, or English Presbyterians: and the same God, who restored Charles the Second; without making use of the boasted Instruments, either of Canaanitish Brothers, or English Presbyterians:
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Joseph therefore, as soon as he had made himself known to his brethren, chap. 45. vers. 8. for fear that they should plead, that their selling him, brought him into Egypt,
Joseph Therefore, as soon as he had made himself known to his brothers, chap. 45. vers. 8. for Fear that they should plead, that their selling him, brought him into Egypt,
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and consequently to his promotion therein, tells them plainly to their faces, It was not ye that sent me hither, but God;and consequently to his promotion therein, tells them plainly to their faces, It was not you that sent me hither, but God;
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and he hath made me a Father to Pharaoh; and a Ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
and he hath made me a Father to Pharaoh; and a Ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
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And in my opinion, Redeunte Carolo, was not onely an ingenious and witty, but a pious and solid argument, that one made use of, to prove the existence of God; And in my opinion, Redeunte Charles, was not only an ingenious and witty, but a pious and solid argument, that one made use of, to prove the existence of God;
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for nothing less than an Almighty Arm could have so effected it. Suppose them both in their full lustre and dignity;for nothing less than an Almighty Arm could have so effected it. Suppose them both in their full lustre and dignity;
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though we know who they were (those great Pretenders, and but Pretenders to the King's Restauration) who would have limited our Soveregn's just Power;
though we know who they were (those great Pretenders, and but Pretenders to the King's Restauration) who would have limited our Soveregn's just Power;
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and like Philip, the second, King of Spain, to the Duke of Alva, would have our King govern,
and like Philip, the second, King of Spain, to the Duke of Alva, would have our King govern,
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as the other complained, that he was sent to conquer Kingdoms with fetters and shackles on him.
as the other complained, that he was sent to conquer Kingdoms with fetters and shackles on him.
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Behold them both, I say, with their Sceptres in their hands, the one governing Egypt under Pharaoh, the other of his own right giving Laws to his English, and other Subjects.
Behold them both, I say, with their Sceptres in their hands, the one governing Egypt under Pharaoh, the other of his own right giving Laws to his English, and other Subject's.
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The Scripture tells us, that Joseph after two years, and the imprisonment of one of his Persecutours,
The Scripture tells us, that Joseph After two Years, and the imprisonment of one of his Persecutors,
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for I cannot give them any other name, till his Clemency restored them to that affectionate title, which by their cruelty they had forfeited;
for I cannot give them any other name, till his Clemency restored them to that affectionate title, which by their cruelty they had forfeited;
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I say, after he had imprisoned one of them for a long space, after he had often known their sorrow,
I say, After he had imprisoned one of them for a long Molle, After he had often known their sorrow,
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as to what they had formerly done to him; instead of punishing those who had been so unnatural and barbarous to him;
as to what they had formerly done to him; instead of punishing those who had been so unnatural and barbarous to him;
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he kindly invites them to dine with him, and as in my Text, courteously entertains them,
he kindly invites them to dine with him, and as in my Text, courteously entertains them,
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and which too, was onely an earnest of his future favours, for soon after with tears of joy he discovered himself unto them,
and which too, was only an earnest of his future favours, for soon After with tears of joy he discovered himself unto them,
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and laying aside the Robes of Majesty, embraced them with the tenderness of a brother;
and laying aside the Robes of Majesty, embraced them with the tenderness of a brother;
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and gave them the richest part of Egypt, even the land of Goshen to inhabit and dwell therein:
and gave them the Richest part of Egypt, even the land of Goshen to inhabit and dwell therein:
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But still they were his brothers, nay his elder brothers too, whom Joseph thus forgave and obliged.
But still they were his Brother's, nay his elder Brother's too, whom Joseph thus forgave and obliged.
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And did our King treat his Rebellious Subjects with less pity and compassion? Some few excepted of those impious Regicides, who had the Impudence to sit in pretended Justice upon,
And did our King Treat his Rebellious Subject's with less pity and compassion? some few excepted of those impious Regicides, who had the Impudence to fit in pretended justice upon,
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and sentence to death the Sacred Person of his Royal Father:
and sentence to death the Sacred Person of his Royal Father:
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Those few excepted, I say, for example sake, whom neither his own Piety, nor the cries of his Martyred Father's bloud,
Those few excepted, I say, for Exampl sake, whom neither his own Piety, nor the cries of his Martyred Father's blood,
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nor the just Resentments of his then Loyal Parliament would suffer to live any longer:
nor the just Resentments of his then Loyal Parliament would suffer to live any longer:
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With what mercy did he receive all the rest? So far was he from punishing, that he seemed more concerned for them, than they for themselves.
With what mercy did he receive all the rest? So Far was he from punishing, that he seemed more concerned for them, than they for themselves.
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How impatient was he, till all his Rebellious Subjects might know themselves safe and secure; How impatient was he, till all his Rebellious Subject's might know themselves safe and secure;
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witness his hastning and urging forwards his Gracious Act of Indemnity? Wherein he excluded no cursing Shimei's, or other Traitours of a larger size,
witness his hastening and urging forward his Gracious Act of Indemnity? Wherein he excluded no cursing Shimei's, or other Traitors of a larger size,
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but gave a general pardon to all; as if, like David, after the quelling of Absalon 's Rebellion, 2 Sam. 19.22.but gave a general pardon to all; as if, like David, After the quelling of Absalom is Rebellion, 2 Sam. 19.22.
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he likewise were resolved to say to any repining sons of Zeruiah, Shall there any man be put to death? Know I not, that I am this day King over Great Britain and Ireland? And if his Justice hath, he likewise were resolved to say to any repining Sons of Zeruiah, Shall there any man be put to death? Know I not, that I am this day King over Great Britain and Ireland? And if his justice hath,
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as of late, seized upon some incorrigible Traitours:
as of late, seized upon Some incorrigible Traitors:
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Is it not, because all kinder methods of his mercy were lost upon them, and they became doubly guilty of ingratitude,
Is it not, Because all kinder methods of his mercy were lost upon them, and they became doubly guilty of ingratitude,
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as well as Treason? But some may say, that Joseph never punished his offending brethren afterwards, I shall easily grant it;
as well as Treason? But Some may say, that Joseph never punished his offending brothers afterwards, I shall Easily grant it;
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but then it is as true, that his brethren were so far from reiterating their iniquities, that chap. 50. vers. 17. As if they had not given testimonies enough before of their Repentance, after 17 years, you find them renewing it, praying him to forgive them their trespasses against him.but then it is as true, that his brothers were so Far from reiterating their iniquities, that chap. 50. vers. 17. As if they had not given testimonies enough before of their Repentance, After 17 Years, you find them renewing it, praying him to forgive them their Trespasses against him.
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But more than 20 years are past, since our King's Act of Oblivion, without any penitent Applications hitherto; But more than 20 Years Are past, since our King's Act of Oblivion, without any penitent Applications hitherto;
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instead thereof, we have heard of repeated Conspiracies, and of late intended Insurrections and Massacres of the King's Loyal Subjects, of Blunderbusses to take away his Life, with his Royal Brothers, by whose sole Grace they hold their own. instead thereof, we have herd of repeated Conspiracies, and of late intended Insurrections and Massacres of the King's Loyal Subject's, of Blunderbusses to take away his Life, with his Royal Brother's, by whose sole Grace they hold their own.
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And now, Beloved, one would think, that these Examples of Joseph and our present Sovereign, might prevail with any, to lay aside Anger, and to pardon their Enemies; few ever receiving such wrongs;
And now, beloved, one would think, that these Examples of Joseph and our present Sovereign, might prevail with any, to lay aside Anger, and to pardon their Enemies; few ever receiving such wrongs;
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and I wish to God I could not say, few ever so pardoning.
and I wish to God I could not say, few ever so pardoning.
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But if this be not of force enough, let me intreat those haughty spirits to meditate upon the Lord of Glory, descending from Heaven,
But if this be not of force enough, let me entreat those haughty spirits to meditate upon the Lord of Glory, descending from Heaven,
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and becoming a servant for our sakes;
and becoming a servant for our sakes;
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and after 33, or 34 years converse upon Earth, submitting himself to the shamefull and painfull death of the Cross, whereon he received all the affronts,
and After 33, or 34 Years converse upon Earth, submitting himself to the shameful and painful death of the Cross, whereon he received all the affronts,
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and sharp usage, wherewith malicious cruelty could torment him: His nailed hands, and bored feet, distilled and dropped bloud;
and sharp usage, wherewith malicious cruelty could torment him: His nailed hands, and bored feet, distilled and dropped blood;
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nay his whole body in every particular part endured a several Crucifixion: Yet then, even then, it was;
nay his Whole body in every particular part endured a several Crucifixion: Yet then, even then, it was;
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he shewed himself the highest example of (what he taught his Disciples, and in them us) loving our Enemies, crying with a loud and strong cry, not for himself,
he showed himself the highest Exampl of (what he taught his Disciples, and in them us) loving our Enemies, crying with a loud and strong cry, not for himself,
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but for those who so inhumanely butchered him; Father, forgive them, for they know not what they doe.
but for those who so inhumanely butchered him; Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.
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I might now, from Examples, farther press this duty, as from other things, so from your interest, from the eternal interest of your bodies and souls;
I might now, from Examples, farther press this duty, as from other things, so from your Interest, from the Eternal Interest of your bodies and Souls;
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For as you forgive men their trespasses, so will your heavenly Father forgive you yours. For as you forgive men their Trespasses, so will your heavenly Father forgive you yours.
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But I have been, I fear, too long upon this point, I must hasten to another.
But I have been, I Fear, too long upon this point, I must hasten to Another.
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Therefore, secondly, from Joseph 's entertaining his brethren, who came into Egypt to buy Corn for themselves,
Therefore, secondly, from Joseph is entertaining his brothers, who Come into Egypt to buy Corn for themselves,
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and their little ones, by reason of the great famine that then raged in Canaan, and other parts adjacent to Egypt. Let me propose another duty incumbent upon us, especially at such solemn meetings, viz. that of Charity towards the Poor.
and their little ones, by reason of the great famine that then raged in Canaan, and other parts adjacent to Egypt. Let me propose Another duty incumbent upon us, especially At such solemn meetings, viz. that of Charity towards the Poor.
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And this is so inseparable from a true Christian feast, that I never read of the one, without the other.
And this is so inseparable from a true Christian feast, that I never read of the one, without the other.
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I might press this duty, had I time, from several arguments, but I shall confine my self to what may naturally be inferred from the Text, concluding this particular by way of Direction, upon whom chiefly you are to dispose your Charity.
I might press this duty, had I time, from several Arguments, but I shall confine my self to what may naturally be inferred from the Text, concluding this particular by Way of Direction, upon whom chiefly you Are to dispose your Charity.
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Egypt, by an easie Allegory, may be taken for the World; by the eleven brethren, you may understand the poor and necessitous;Egypt, by an easy Allegory, may be taken for the World; by the eleven brothers, you may understand the poor and necessitous;
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and by Joseph, are represented those whom God hath blessed with riches, to the end they may supply out of their store to them, who labour under need and poverty.
and by Joseph, Are represented those whom God hath blessed with riches, to the end they may supply out of their store to them, who labour under need and poverty.
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Joseph so well managed his Province, and so effectually provided against that raging famine that then was in the land, that I read in several Histories;Joseph so well managed his Province, and so effectually provided against that raging famine that then was in the land, that I read in several Histories;
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That the Egyptians supposed him to be more than man;
That the egyptians supposed him to be more than man;
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and therefore in afterages adored him as a God, under the name of Serapis: I am sure all ye, who abound in Riches, have the same honourable employment entrusted to you,
and Therefore in afterages adored him as a God, under the name of Serapis: I am sure all you, who abound in Riches, have the same honourable employment Entrusted to you,
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though your Province is not so large;
though your Province is not so large;
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but then you have your Commission from a greater King than Pharaoh, viz. the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
but then you have your Commission from a greater King than Pharaoh, viz. the King of Kings, and Lord of lords.
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And if the poor should want relief, when you can assist them, you will have this reproach upon you, that whereas Joseph supplied the wants of a great Kingdom with the adjacent Countries, in an extreme want of seven years;
And if the poor should want relief, when you can assist them, you will have this reproach upon you, that whereas Joseph supplied the Wants of a great Kingdom with the adjacent Countries, in an extreme want of seven Years;
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you suffer a few indigent people to starve in a great plenty of all things. But I hope better things of you, especially having been an eye-witness;
you suffer a few indigent people to starve in a great plenty of all things. But I hope better things of you, especially having been an eyewitness;
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how free and liberal you have been at our last Annual meetings.
how free and liberal you have been At our last Annual meetings.
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And here, if I may guide your hands, in your more liberal distributions, I would propose those Loyal persons as larger Objects of your kindness, who either suffered in the service of the late Royal Martyr;
And Here, if I may guide your hands, in your more liberal distributions, I would propose those Loyal Persons as larger Objects of your kindness, who either suffered in the service of the late Royal Martyr;
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or, of late, in their faithfull adherence to our present Sovereign;
or, of late, in their faithful adherence to our present Sovereign;
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when the Tragedy of Forty-one was, if possible, in more dismal circumstances, designed to be re-acted, by some of the same men,
when the Tragedy of Fortune was, if possible, in more dismal Circumstances, designed to be reacted, by Some of the same men,
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but all of the same Principles with the former. but all of the same Principles with the former.
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And I am sure my Text will justifie my advice, wherein though Joseph entertained all his brethren at a feast, yet Benjamin 's Mess was five times so much as any of theirs.
And I am sure my Text will justify my Advice, wherein though Joseph entertained all his brothers At a feast, yet Benjamin is Mess was five times so much as any of theirs.
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Thirdly and lastly, Did Joseph, a pious, chast, and religious Man, yet entertain his brethren after that manner,
Thirdly and lastly, Did Joseph, a pious, chaste, and religious Man, yet entertain his brothers After that manner,
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as you have heard? and was his Practice followed by the Jews under the Law, by our blessed Saviour and the Primitive Christians? Why then, let us not regard the unjust censures of unreasonable men, as to our present Assembly.
as you have herd? and was his Practice followed by the jews under the Law, by our blessed Saviour and the Primitive Christians? Why then, let us not regard the unjust censures of unreasonable men, as to our present Assembly.
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Those Writers did but dream, who fansied the fruit of the forbidden tree, to be that of the Vine:
Those Writers did but dream, who fancied the fruit of the forbidden tree, to be that of the Vine:
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No, no, God never made the Vine onely to tempt Mankind, and that he should not taste thereof.
No, no, God never made the Vine only to tempt Mankind, and that he should not taste thereof.
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The Impostor Mahomet indeed denied it to his Worshippers;
The Impostor Mahomet indeed denied it to his Worshippers;
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but God himself was pleased to accept of it in Sacrifices, and the blessed Jesus put himself to the expence of a Miracle, that men might know his sense thereof.
but God himself was pleased to accept of it in Sacrifices, and the blessed jesus put himself to the expense of a Miracle, that men might know his sense thereof.
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But here let me beg of you, not to misconstrue what I have said;
But Here let me beg of you, not to misconstrue what I have said;
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and do not think, that whilst I plead for the innocent mirth of Christians, that you may behave your selves,
and do not think, that while I plead for the innocent mirth of Christians, that you may behave your selves,
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as if you were at the Roman Bacchanals, or, which is very like, their Carnivals now.
as if you were At the Roman Bacchanals, or, which is very like, their Carnivals now.
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I shall sum up all in a word or two, by way of Exhortation. Do not, O do not abuse God's goodness;
I shall sum up all in a word or two, by Way of Exhortation. Do not, Oh do not abuse God's Goodness;
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and that which he hath indulged to us, to cheer and refresh us;
and that which he hath indulged to us, to cheer and refresh us;
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Let us not make use of it to the dishonouring his Image in us, to the unmanning our selves,
Let us not make use of it to the Dishonoring his Image in us, to the unmanning our selves,
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and putting on the shapes of beasts, as too too many doe. I shall give you but one direction herein;
and putting on the shapes of beasts, as too too many doe. I shall give you but one direction herein;
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be sure none of you touch that glass, whereby you may be rendred less fitting for God's service.
be sure none of you touch that glass, whereby you may be rendered less fitting for God's service.
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As for drunkenness and debauchery, let it not be so much as mentioned, as becometh such Christian Meetings;
As for Drunkenness and debauchery, let it not be so much as mentioned, as Becometh such Christian Meetings;
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When you are at Dinner, remember, that as the Jews after their Sacrifices, so you just before were worshipping God at his holy Temple;
When you Are At Dinner, Remember, that as the jews After their Sacrifices, so you just before were worshipping God At his holy Temple;
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Let your carriage at the following entertainment baffle the idle clamours of those who oppose such Meetings of Love;
Let your carriage At the following entertainment baffle the idle clamours of those who oppose such Meetings of Love;
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Shew to them, that you can be sober, as well as cheerfull; and that you can be men, without laying aside the Christian.
Show to them, that you can be Sobrium, as well as cheerful; and that you can be men, without laying aside the Christian.
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Let this meeting be like that of the Primitive Christians, of whom Pliny wrote to the Emperour Trajan, an engagement to Vertue,
Let this meeting be like that of the Primitive Christians, of whom pliny wrote to the Emperor Trajan, an engagement to Virtue,
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and an abhorrence from sin and iniquity.
and an abhorrence from since and iniquity.
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Be constant in your Allegiance to our English Joseph; Continue true members of Our establish'd Church, which, best of all others, teaches how to render to God, the things which are God's;
Be constant in your Allegiance to our English Joseph; Continue true members of Our established Church, which, best of all Others, Teaches how to render to God, the things which Are God's;
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and to Caesar, the things which are Caesar's. and to Caesar, the things which Are Caesar's.
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Let us follow St. Paul 's advice, and doe good to all men, especially to those of the houshold of faith;
Let us follow Saint Paul is Advice, and do good to all men, especially to those of the household of faith;
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Nay, let our charity be more extensive, and let us imbrace even the Dissenters themselves,
Nay, let our charity be more extensive, and let us embrace even the Dissenters themselves,
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though not by prostituting the Churches Orders to their peevishness and wantonness, but by praying for them, that they may return to their duty to our common Mother, the establish't Church of England, that so at length we may all be loving brethren,
though not by prostituting the Churches Order to their peevishness and wantonness, but by praying for them, that they may return to their duty to our Common Mother, the established Church of England, that so At length we may all be loving brothers,
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and with one unanimous consent, may with one heart, and one voice glorifie God, the Father of us all.
and with one unanimous consent, may with one heart, and one voice Glorify God, the Father of us all.
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If any of you have had that grand happiness of Mankind, a true friend, doe your utmost to preserve him so:
If any of you have had that grand happiness of Mankind, a true friend, do your utmost to preserve him so:
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Nay, if any of you hath an enemy, who hath done you wrong or injury, imitate Joseph, and our present Sovereign;
Nay, if any of you hath an enemy, who hath done you wrong or injury, imitate Joseph, and our present Sovereign;
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but above all, our blessed Saviour, single out that person, and forgive him:
but above all, our blessed Saviour, single out that person, and forgive him:
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If any Object of Charity comes into your thoughts, especially of poor loyal persons, take hold of the occasion, accordingly as God hath enabled you.
If any Object of Charity comes into your thoughts, especially of poor loyal Persons, take hold of the occasion, accordingly as God hath enabled you.
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These and the like things, if you perform, you need not fear, but that this following Banquet will be an Antepast of an eternal Feast in the Heavens; Which God grant. Amen. FINIS.
These and the like things, if you perform, you need not Fear, but that this following Banquet will be an Antepast of an Eternal Feast in the Heavens; Which God grant. Amen. FINIS.
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