A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the city of London, at Guild-Hall chappel, on Sunday, Novemb. 13, 1692 by Richard Bowchier ...
THE words seem to be an earnest and passionate Exhortation to the practice of a Religious and a Christian Life, drawn from that particular and exact account of the Works of the Flesh, and the Fruit of the Spirit, which the Apostle has given us, from the 18th to the 24th verse of this Chapter;
THE words seem to be an earnest and passionate Exhortation to the practice of a Religious and a Christian Life, drawn from that particular and exact account of the Works of the Flesh, and the Fruit of the Spirit, which the Apostle has given us, from the 18th to the 24th verse of this Chapter;
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and who taking always advantage of the Apostle's Absence, had by their false and pleasing Doctrines, almost every where corrupted that Faith which the other planted.
and who taking always advantage of the Apostle's Absence, had by their false and pleasing Doctrines, almost every where corrupted that Faith which the other planted.
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and had by new Scruples and false Suggestions, so quickly shaken that Faith, which at first seemed so well grounded in the Galatians, as occasioned that mighty surprise in St. Paul, to find such a sudden change and alteration amongst them:
and had by new Scruples and false Suggestions, so quickly shaken that Faith, which At First seemed so well grounded in the Galatians, as occasioned that mighty surprise in Saint Paul, to find such a sudden change and alteration among them:
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for neither they themselves (saith the Apostle) who were Circumcised kept the Law, but desired to have others Circumcised, that they might glory in the Flesh.
for neither they themselves (Says the Apostle) who were Circumcised kept the Law, but desired to have Others Circumcised, that they might glory in the Flesh.
so these Men having once Preached up Circumcision, for fear of the Jews, made no scruple afterwards to declare it lawful to deny even Christ himself, to avoid Persecution for him:
so these Men having once Preached up Circumcision, for Fear of the jews, made no scruple afterwards to declare it lawful to deny even christ himself, to avoid Persecution for him:
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St. Peter 's Character is no less severe concerning them, in his second Epistle, whom he stiles, Natural brute Beasts, spots and blemishes, beguiling, unstable Soulss, Wells without Water, Clouds (saith he) that were carried with a Tempest, to whom the Mist of Darkness was reserved for ever.
Saint Peter is Character is no less severe Concerning them, in his second Epistle, whom he stile, Natural brutus Beasts, spots and blemishes, beguiling, unstable Soulss, Wells without Water, Clouds (Says he) that were carried with a Tempest, to whom the Missed of Darkness was reserved for ever.
And as Mens Inclinations and Desires commonly give a huge byass to their Understandings, so they falsly interpreted and used that liberty which the Gospel had given them,
And as Men's Inclinations and Desires commonly give a huge bias to their Understandings, so they falsely interpreted and used that liberty which the Gospel had given them,
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as an occasion to the Flesh; pretending that Christ, in effect, had set them free from that strict and Religious course of Vertue and Goodness which he came on purpose to establish:
as an occasion to the Flesh; pretending that christ, in Effect, had Set them free from that strict and Religious course of Virtue and goodness which he Come on purpose to establish:
And thus indulging themselves in the most vicious practices, and justifying what they did by high pretences of knowledge, they were too far gone in conceit to be reclaimed themselves,
And thus indulging themselves in the most vicious practices, and justifying what they did by high pretences of knowledge, they were too Far gone in conceit to be reclaimed themselves,
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The greatest and most corrupt part of any Communion will commonly embrace and follow those Doctrines which suit best with their Pleasures and Interests:
The greatest and most corrupt part of any Communion will commonly embrace and follow those Doctrines which suit best with their Pleasures and Interests:
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And thus the case was now particularly in the Churches of the Galatians, whose Character indeed is this, That they did run well, but were afterwards so foolish and bewitched as not to obey the Truth, before whose Eyes Jesus Christ had been evidently set forth Crucified amongst them:
And thus the case was now particularly in the Churches of the Galatians, whose Character indeed is this, That they did run well, but were afterwards so foolish and bewitched as not to obey the Truth, before whose Eyes jesus christ had been evidently Set forth crucified among them:
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As the general drift therefore of the Apostle in this Epistle is to shew them that this new dispensation of the Gospel, had freed them from the rigour of the Law, that is, from the necessity of Mofaical Rights and Observances,
As the general drift Therefore of the Apostle in this Epistle is to show them that this new Dispensation of the Gospel, had freed them from the rigour of the Law, that is, from the necessity of Mofaical Rights and Observances,
So again, least under pretence of that freedom which the Gospel had given them, they should be guilty of those vicious Practices, which their false Teachers so industriously endeavoured to infuse;
So again, lest under pretence of that freedom which the Gospel had given them, they should be guilty of those vicious Practices, which their false Teachers so industriously endeavoured to infuse;
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for an oeconomy or dispensation which is settled and prescribed us by God. Thus the Law is called, Rom. 8.15. The Spirit of Bondage, which indeed was a severe and an harsh dispensation, so opposite to that which in the same Verse is called, The Spirit of Adoption, which is that tender and gentle way of God's proceeding with us now under the Gospel.
for an economy or Dispensation which is settled and prescribed us by God. Thus the Law is called, Rom. 8.15. The Spirit of Bondage, which indeed was a severe and an harsh Dispensation, so opposite to that which in the same Verse is called, The Spirit of Adoption, which is that tender and gentle Way of God's proceeding with us now under the Gospel.
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And in this sence of a temper of Religion, is to be taken, our Saviour's Answer to his Disciples, in his passage thro' Samaria, when some of them were all transport and fury at the inhospitality of the Samaritans, who would not receive our Lord,
And in this sense of a temper of Religion, is to be taken, our Saviour's Answer to his Disciples, in his passage through Samaria, when Some of them were all transport and fury At the inhospitality of the Samaritans, who would not receive our Lord,
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and therefore they being impatient to shew a Revenge proportionable to the Affront they thought our Lord had received, waited only for a Commission from him of Commanding Fire to come down from Heaven.
and Therefore they being impatient to show a Revenge proportionable to the Affront they Thought our Lord had received, waited only for a Commission from him of Commanding Fire to come down from Heaven.
that is, ye know not that that oeconomy or dispensation, which I intend to establish by the Gospel, inspires Men with easie and with forbearing Tempers;
that is, you know not that that economy or Dispensation, which I intend to establish by the Gospel, inspires Men with easy and with forbearing Tempers;
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Sometimes the word Spirit is taken for those super-natural and extraordinary Gifts of the Holy Ghost, which were so very common in the first Ages of the Church:
Sometime the word Spirit is taken for those supernatural and extraordinary Gifts of the Holy Ghost, which were so very Common in the First Ages of the Church:
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Thus St. Paul arguing in this Epistle with the Galatians, about the wonderful Advantages they had received upon their embracing the Gospel, says, This only would I learn of you, Received you the Spirit by the Works of the Law,
Thus Saint Paul arguing in this Epistle with the Galatians, about the wondered Advantages they had received upon their embracing the Gospel, Says, This only would I Learn of you, Received you the Spirit by the Works of the Law,
and the diversities of Operations, of which we have a particular account given in the 12. Ch. of the 1st of the Corinthians, And which were given to every Man to prosit withal.
and the diversities of Operations, of which we have a particular account given in the 12. Christ of the 1st of the Corinthians, And which were given to every Man to prosit withal.
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in which sence, both in this and in other places of St. Paul 's Epistles, it is taken as opposed to the Law set forth under the Title of the Flesh. So then by walking in the Spirit is here to be meant, the governing ones self according to the Rules and Precepts of the Gospel:
in which sense, both in this and in other places of Saint Paul is Epistles, it is taken as opposed to the Law Set forth under the Title of the Flesh. So then by walking in the Spirit is Here to be meant, the governing ones self according to the Rules and Precepts of the Gospel:
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which is a thing no less vain in it self, than pernicious in its Consequences. Men of dark and melancholy Tempers are those who most commonly run this way;
which is a thing no less vain in it self, than pernicious in its Consequences. Men of dark and melancholy Tempers Are those who most commonly run this Way;
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So that the most convincing Reasons and powerful Arguments, which commonly have a happy and good effect on free and ingenuous Minds, do but make these Men the worse:
So that the most convincing Reasons and powerful Arguments, which commonly have a happy and good Effect on free and ingenuous Minds, do but make these Men the Worse:
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And thus the violent working of Conceit, and a spiritual Pride raises within them an odd heat and Zeal, which at last turns it self into down-right Enthusiasm;
And thus the violent working of Conceit, and a spiritual Pride raises within them an odd heat and Zeal, which At last turns it self into downright Enthusiasm;
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and looking on that as a super-natural effect, which really, after all, is but the pure notions of Blood and Spirits, They are from hence often guilty of those extravagancies, in which neither Reason nor Religion can justifie them;
and looking on that as a supernatural Effect, which really, After all, is but the pure notions of Blood and Spirits, They Are from hence often guilty of those extravagancies, in which neither Reason nor Religion can justify them;
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But after all, let some Mens pretences be what they please to inward Motions and immediate Inspirations of the Spirit, this is certain and infallible, That as God has only left us his Word in the Scriptures as the sole Rule and Measure of our Obedience,
But After all, let Some Men's pretences be what they please to inward Motions and immediate Inspirations of the Spirit, this is certain and infallible, That as God has only left us his Word in the Scriptures as the sole Rule and Measure of our obedience,
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The Scriptures (I say) being the only Rule now left us, by which we can judge of the goodness or pravity of our Actions, every one may hence easily know and conclude in himself,
The Scriptures (I say) being the only Rule now left us, by which we can judge of the Goodness or pravity of our Actions, every one may hence Easily know and conclude in himself,
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And this I dare say, that each particular Man, or publick Communion of Christians, of what denomination or Country soever it may be, has most of the Spirit, that comes the nearest to this Rule.
And this I Dare say, that each particular Man, or public Communion of Christians, of what denomination or Country soever it may be, has most of the Spirit, that comes the nearest to this Rule.
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That the governing ones Life and Actions according to the rules and temper of the Gospel, is the being in the Spirit, is a truth besides as safe as it is certain;
That the governing ones Life and Actions according to the rules and temper of the Gospel, is the being in the Spirit, is a truth beside as safe as it is certain;
for he who orders himself this way, will be sure never to do amiss, because he will always modestly keep within the bounds which his duty prescribes him:
for he who order himself this Way, will be sure never to do amiss, Because he will always modestly keep within the bounds which his duty prescribes him:
Whereas he who is led by other notions of being in the Spirit, and has no other rule for his Actions but that motion and warmth he feels within him, may easily, by mistaking a hot and extravagant Fancy for the sacred impulse of the Holy Spirit, be guilty of very bad things,
Whereas he who is led by other notions of being in the Spirit, and has no other Rule for his Actions but that motion and warmth he feels within him, may Easily, by mistaking a hight and extravagant Fancy for the sacred impulse of the Holy Spirit, be guilty of very bad things,
if in a steady and regular Conversation of Life, he expresseth that Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, that Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, that Meekness and Temperance, Vertues against which there is no Law,
if in a steady and regular Conversation of Life, he Expresses that Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, that Gentleness, goodness, Faith, that Meekness and Temperance, Virtues against which there is no Law,
because he shews so much of that which St. Paul calls the Fruit of it. On the other hand, let Men fansie what they please of their being in the Spirit,
Because he shows so much of that which Saint Paul calls the Fruit of it. On the other hand, let Men fancy what they please of their being in the Spirit,
If that Love which is such a peculiar Mark and Character of a Christian, is not extended even to those who perhaps may little deserve it at their hands;
If that Love which is such a peculiar Mark and Character of a Christian, is not extended even to those who perhaps may little deserve it At their hands;
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If instead of that Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, which are all the beauties and excellencies of a Christian Life, they are full of Hatreds, Variances, Emulations, Strifes;
If instead of that Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, goodness, Faith, which Are all the beauty's and excellencies of a Christian Life, they Are full of Hatreds, Variances, Emulations, Strifes;
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If instead of that Meekness and Temperance, which are Vertues that make us easie both to our selves and others, they are guilty of Envyings, Murthers, Drunkenness, Revellings, and such like:
If instead of that Meekness and Temperance, which Are Virtues that make us easy both to our selves and Others, they Are guilty of Envyings, Murders, drunkenness, Revellings, and such like:
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In a word, if Mens inward Temper or outward Deportment be such as carries them to such extreams as are inconsistent with the Duties which the revealed Will of God has enjoyned us, let such, of what Church, Sect,
In a word, if Mens inward Temper or outward Deportment be such as carries them to such extremes as Are inconsistent with the Duties which the revealed Will of God has enjoined us, let such, of what Church, Sect,
or Opinion soever they may be, pretend to what they please, and gild over their Actions with fine and godly Words, they are such, however, to whom we may justly apply that of St. Jude, These be they who separate themselves, being Sensual, not having the Spirit.
or Opinion soever they may be, pretend to what they please, and gild over their Actions with fine and godly Words, they Are such, however, to whom we may justly apply that of Saint U^de, These be they who separate themselves, being Sensual, not having the Spirit.
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The firm adhering to what a Man believes, and the ordering his Life according to his Belief, is a thing so very decent and pleasing in the Eyes of all Mankind, that it is natural for one to commend such a practice even in that very Man whose Opinion we may otherwise condemn.
The firm adhering to what a Man believes, and the ordering his Life according to his Belief, is a thing so very decent and pleasing in the Eyes of all Mankind, that it is natural for one to commend such a practice even in that very Man whose Opinion we may otherwise condemn.
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On the other side, let a Man be never so Orthodox in his Faith, if he is scandalous and irregular in his Life, this raises such an inward scorn and disesteem in the Breast of all good and understanding Men,
On the other side, let a Man be never so Orthodox in his Faith, if he is scandalous and irregular in his Life, this raises such an inward scorn and disesteem in the Breast of all good and understanding Men,
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If those therefore who call themselves Christians, are really perswaded of the truth of the Gospel, is it not most reasonable they should be of that temper it requires? If Men are convinced of the excellency of the Precepts which Christ has commanded, is it any thing less than Madness not to follow them to the uttermost? And what a strange degree of folly is it in them not to make that the constant Rule of their Lives, which they themselves confess to be the only means of their Happiness?
If those Therefore who call themselves Christians, Are really persuaded of the truth of the Gospel, is it not most reasonable they should be of that temper it requires? If Men Are convinced of the excellency of the Precepts which christ has commanded, is it any thing less than Madness not to follow them to the uttermost? And what a strange degree of folly is it in them not to make that the constant Rule of their Lives, which they themselves confess to be the only means of their Happiness?
Of the many Religions which have appeared in the several Ages of the World, some of them have tied up their Votaries to such severe and hard performances, whereof many have been so cruel and unaccountable, that Nature seems to shrink even at the very thoughts of repeating them.
Of the many Religions which have appeared in the several Ages of the World, Some of them have tied up their Votaries to such severe and hard performances, whereof many have been so cruel and unaccountable, that Nature seems to shrink even At the very thoughts of repeating them.
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As for the Religion of the Jews, which of all others has the nearest relation to us Christians, there was even in that such a multiplicity of Legal Rights and Observances,
As for the Religion of the jews, which of all Others has the nearest Relation to us Christians, there was even in that such a Multiplicity of Legal Rights and Observances,
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for instead of the laying on us such things as the weight of Legal Rights and Observances, it only requires an inward disposition and a temper of Mind, the Worshipping God in Spirit and Truth,
for instead of the laying on us such things as the weight of Legal Rights and Observances, it only requires an inward disposition and a temper of Mind, the Worshipping God in Spirit and Truth,
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Instead of forcing us to take long Journies thro' the whole Kingdom to a fixt place of Worship (which was exactly the case of the Jews ) we may now serve God at home here in our Chapels, and in our Churches.
Instead of forcing us to take long Journeys through the Whole Kingdom to a fixed place of Worship (which was exactly the case of the jews) we may now serve God At home Here in our Chapels, and in our Churches.
In a word, the things expected of us under the Gospel being purely Spiritual, the forming within us a new Creature, by Crucifying the Flesh, with the affections and Lusts;
In a word, the things expected of us under the Gospel being purely Spiritual, the forming within us a new Creature, by Crucifying the Flesh, with the affections and Lustiest;
But lastly, our Obligations of walking in the Spirit, will farther appear, when, beside the easiness of the things enjoyned us, it wholly tends to our own Interest and Advantage.
But lastly, our Obligations of walking in the Spirit, will farther appear, when, beside the easiness of the things enjoined us, it wholly tends to our own Interest and Advantage.
Can a Man (Job 22.2, 3.) be prositable to God, as he that is Wise may be prositable to himself? Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that thou art Righteous? Chap. 35.6, 7. Or is it gain to him that thou makest thy way perfect? If thou Sinnest, what dost thou against him? And if thy Transgressions be multiplied, what dost thou unto him? If thou art Righteous, what givest thou him,
Can a Man (Job 22.2, 3.) be profitable to God, as he that is Wise may be profitable to himself? Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that thou art Righteous? Chap. 35.6, 7. Or is it gain to him that thou Makest thy Way perfect? If thou Sinnest, what dost thou against him? And if thy Transgressions be multiplied, what dost thou unto him? If thou art Righteous, what givest thou him,
or what receiveth he at thy hands? So then we see that the performance of the things which the Gospel requires of us, tends wholly to our own advantage:
or what receives he At thy hands? So then we see that the performance of the things which the Gospel requires of us, tends wholly to our own advantage:
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Since God therefore has created us all with the design of making us eternally happy with him on the conditions required at our hands, this should stir us up to such suitable and grateful returns of governing our Lives and Actions, according to the Rules he has prescribed us, that we may all at last be partakers of those endless Blessings and Joys he intends us.
Since God Therefore has created us all with the Design of making us eternally happy with him on the conditions required At our hands, this should stir us up to such suitable and grateful returns of governing our Lives and Actions, according to the Rules he has prescribed us, that we may all At last be partakers of those endless Blessings and Joys he intends us.
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If the walking in the Spirit is the only way of conducting us to Glory, this should make us all become the Servants of God, that having our Fruit unto Holiness, we may have our end everlasting Life.
If the walking in the Spirit is the only Way of conducting us to Glory, this should make us all become the Servants of God, that having our Fruit unto Holiness, we may have our end everlasting Life.
yet 'tis only a particular and an affectionate application of things to our own Persons and Circumstances, which leaves the most sensible and lasting Impressions upon us:
yet it's only a particular and an affectionate application of things to our own Persons and circumstances, which leaves the most sensible and lasting Impressions upon us:
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Having therefore shewn what is meant by the Spirit, and set forth the several Obligations which lie on us all to walk in the Spirit, I shall now conclude this Discourse with some close reflections on our own Lives and Practices.
Having Therefore shown what is meant by the Spirit, and Set forth the several Obligations which lie on us all to walk in the Spirit, I shall now conclude this Discourse with Some close reflections on our own Lives and Practices.
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But now after all, If we live in the Spirit, do we also walk in the Spirit? Does the sense of our Duty stir us up to the performance of it? and does the Holiness of our Lives answer the purity of that Religion we profess? Has Christianity, I ask you, that happy and blessed effect upon us as to make us every way better than those who either never heard or believed it? and is the distinction as plain and as visible as it ought to be betwixt us and the rest of the World,
But now After all, If we live in the Spirit, do we also walk in the Spirit? Does the sense of our Duty stir us up to the performance of it? and does the Holiness of our Lives answer the purity of that Religion we profess? Has Christianity, I ask you, that happy and blessed Effect upon us as to make us every Way better than those who either never herd or believed it? and is the distinction as plain and as visible as it ought to be betwixt us and the rest of the World,
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for Piety and Vertue, as much as our advantages to Godliness are greater and more excellent than theirs? Have we that true sense of God and Religion which becomes the Greatness and Majesty of the one? and do we order our Lives with that circumspection and care,
for Piety and Virtue, as much as our advantages to Godliness Are greater and more excellent than theirs? Have we that true sense of God and Religion which becomes the Greatness and Majesty of the one? and do we order our Lives with that circumspection and care,
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and the many occasions we may have given others of offending him? Do we intercede with God for others as well as for our selves? and does the sense of the Miseries and Wants to which Mankind is subject, kindle in us that universal and Christian Charity,
and the many occasions we may have given Others of offending him? Do we intercede with God for Others as well as for our selves? and does the sense of the Misery's and Wants to which Mankind is Subject, kindle in us that universal and Christian Charity,
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or Opinion they may be? Are we thankful to God for the least Mercy we receive? and are we resigned and easie in the meanest condition we may be in? Do we study to glorifie God by all means? and do we employ our whole time for the Salvation of our Souls? Do we live and act as becomes those who really think there are Rewards and Punishments for Men in the next Life,
or Opinion they may be? are we thankful to God for the least Mercy we receive? and Are we resigned and easy in the Meanest condition we may be in? Do we study to Glorify God by all means? and do we employ our Whole time for the Salvation of our Souls? Do we live and act as becomes those who really think there Are Rewards and Punishments for Men in the next Life,
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as we behave our selves here in this? Do the Thoughts and Consideration of this work in us that serious care and concern as to be always earnest about our own happiness,
as we behave our selves Here in this? Do the Thoughts and Consideration of this work in us that serious care and concern as to be always earnest about our own happiness,
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and not to do any thing by which we may miss that Glory which we hope to possess? Do we mind that great and excellent Rule of Christianity, of doing to others as we would they should do unto us? and do we make a Conscience of not promoting our Honour, Riches, Reputation,
and not to do any thing by which we may miss that Glory which we hope to possess? Do we mind that great and excellent Rule of Christianity, of doing to Others as we would they should do unto us? and do we make a Conscience of not promoting our Honour, Riches, Reputation,
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or Interest, by any other means than what Religion prescribes and justifies? Do we make the Commands of the Gospel the Rule of our Lives? and in all our Actions have we a respect to the Precepts and Example of Christ? Is that mind in us which was also in Christ Jesus? and do we imitate that Humility of which he made himself such a wonderful Pattern and Example to the World? Is that Love, by which all Men shall know that we are his Disciples, so firm and universal in us, that it goes much beyond that of the Publicans, by being extended to Enemies as well as Friends? Does that Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, that Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, that Meekness and Temperance, which are all the Fruits of the Spirit;
or Interest, by any other means than what Religion prescribes and Justifies? Do we make the Commands of the Gospel the Rule of our Lives? and in all our Actions have we a respect to the Precepts and Exampl of christ? Is that mind in us which was also in christ jesus? and do we imitate that Humility of which he made himself such a wondered Pattern and Exampl to the World? Is that Love, by which all Men shall know that we Are his Disciples, so firm and universal in us, that it Goes much beyond that of the Publicans, by being extended to Enemies as well as Friends? Does that Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, that Gentleness, goodness, Faith, that Meekness and Temperance, which Are all the Fruits of the Spirit;
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and are we Forgiving, and do we chearfully relieve the necessities of those who stand in need of our Charity, considering, That we our selves are also in the Body? Are we moderate in our Desires, Modest in our Behaviours, Peaceful in our Tempers, Just to our Promises,
and Are we Forgiving, and do we cheerfully relieve the necessities of those who stand in need of our Charity, considering, That we our selves Are also in the Body? are we moderate in our Desires, Modest in our Behaviours, Peaceful in our Tempers, Just to our Promises,
We all value our selves, I suppose, upon our being of the Church of England, (and it is a blessing for which next to the Redemption of the World, we stand most indebted to Heaven) but are we as Holy in our Lives as we are Orthodox in our Faith? And are we as like the Primitive Christians for Piety and Zeal,
We all valve our selves, I suppose, upon our being of the Church of England, (and it is a blessing for which next to the Redemption of the World, we stand most indebted to Heaven) but Are we as Holy in our Lives as we Are Orthodox in our Faith? And Are we as like the Primitive Christians for Piety and Zeal,
but do not many of us by our heedlesness and unconcernedness too often Offer up the Sacrifices of Fools, not considering that they do Evil? Do we mind the business we are here about,
but do not many of us by our heedlessness and unconcernedness too often Offer up the Sacrifices of Fools, not considering that they do Evil? Do we mind the business we Are Here about,
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But have we now all this while that hearty contrition and inward sorrow, that uneasiness and dissatisfaction in our selves which becomes those who are truly Penitent for their Offences? After these large Confessions of our Follies and Sins, do we shew a hatred of them by the Reformation of our Lives? And are we as careful to amend as we are always ready to confess our Misdoings? Do we consider that God is not to be mocked,
But have we now all this while that hearty contrition and inward sorrow, that uneasiness and dissatisfaction in our selves which becomes those who Are truly Penitent for their Offences? After these large Confessions of our Follies and Sins, do we show a hatred of them by the Reformation of our Lives? And Are we as careful to amend as we Are always ready to confess our Misdoings? Do we Consider that God is not to be mocked,
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and that when we come here into his presence, and pretend to confess our Sins to him, without any thoughts of amending them, that then we offer up the highest Affront to Heaven,
and that when we come Here into his presence, and pretend to confess our Sins to him, without any thoughts of amending them, that then we offer up the highest Affront to Heaven,
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and with what a coldness and unconcernedness do too many of us come to the other? we promise in our Baptism to Renounce the Devil and all his Works, the vain Pomp and Glory of the World, weth all Covetous desires of the same:
and with what a coldness and unconcernedness do too many of us come to the other? we promise in our Baptism to Renounce the devil and all his Works, the vain Pomp and Glory of the World, weth all Covetous Desires of the same:
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But now where are the Men amongst us who are not lead away Captive by them all? Where is that resignation we pretended when we were admitted Members of Christs Flock? and to whom does the Humility of the Cross appear more glorious than all the Vanities of the World? Where is the dying to Sin and the living to Righteousness? And how few are there, notwithstanding all their Promises, who Manfully fight under Christ's Banner,
But now where Are the Men among us who Are not led away Captive by them all? Where is that resignation we pretended when we were admitted Members of Christ Flock? and to whom does the Humility of the Cross appear more glorious than all the Vanities of the World? Where is the dying to since and the living to Righteousness? And how few Are there, notwithstanding all their Promises, who Manfully fight under Christ's Banner,
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As for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, this Church invites us to it by its Ministers in the name of God, calls us in Christ's behalf, exhorts us, as we love our own Salvation, that we will be Partakers of this Holy Communion.
As for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, this Church invites us to it by its Ministers in the name of God, calls us in Christ's behalf, exhorts us, as we love our own Salvation, that we will be Partakers of this Holy Communion.
Now we, who pretend to be of this Church, do we mind the earnest and godly desires of it? Do we take all opportunities of coming to that Holy Table, and thus set forth the Lord's Death till he comes? Do not many of us seldom or never appear there? and instead of Doing this often in remembrance of him, by reason of an extraordinary Coldness and some idle excuses, communicate but once or twice in our Lives? As for the others again of us who are often present at those Holy Mysteries, do we with a true penitent Heart,
Now we, who pretend to be of this Church, do we mind the earnest and godly Desires of it? Do we take all opportunities of coming to that Holy Table, and thus Set forth the Lord's Death till he comes? Do not many of us seldom or never appear there? and instead of Doing this often in remembrance of him, by reason of an extraordinary Coldness and Some idle excuses, communicate but once or twice in our Lives? As for the Others again of us who Are often present At those Holy Mysteres, do we with a true penitent Heart,
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and a lively Faith, receive that Holy Sacrament? Do we come with that seriousness and due preparation of Soul, which becomes the most high and solemn part of our Religion? Do we judge our selves that we be not judged of the Lord? Have we a detestation of Sin,
and a lively Faith, receive that Holy Sacrament? Do we come with that seriousness and due preparation of Soul, which becomes the most high and solemn part of our Religion? Do we judge our selves that we be not judged of the Lord? Have we a detestation of since,
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and a hearty Repentance for the Follies of our Lives? Have we a flaming desire after God and Heaven in our selves? and have we a perfect Love and Charity for others?
and a hearty Repentance for the Follies of our Lives? Have we a flaming desire After God and Heaven in our selves? and have we a perfect Love and Charity for Others?
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for its constitution and Doctrine, is the Joy of the whole Earth, but do we endeavour to give it a farther lustre and beauty by the excellency of our Lives,
for its constitution and Doctrine, is the Joy of the Whole Earth, but do we endeavour to give it a farther lustre and beauty by the excellency of our Lives,
and to raise it from that degree of scorn and contempt, which the looseness and scandals of too many of its Members have brought on it? There is indeed every where such a wonderful coldness in Religion,
and to raise it from that degree of scorn and contempt, which the looseness and scandals of too many of its Members have brought on it? There is indeed every where such a wondered coldness in Religion,
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and have not many of us given the World too great reason to think that some of us are arrived to that degree of hardness and Impiety, that we can now go on and Sin without either fear or shame.
and have not many of us given the World too great reason to think that Some of us Are arrived to that degree of hardness and Impiety, that we can now go on and since without either Fear or shame.
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and what particular disservice to this Church, by thus exposing it to the laughter and obloquy of its Enemies on all sides, who can never get any advantage over it,
and what particular disservice to this Church, by thus exposing it to the laughter and obloquy of its Enemies on all sides, who can never get any advantage over it,
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but instead of asking any more searching Questions (which may look like so many Reproaches on our Lives and Practices) I shall conclude all with my hearty Prayers to God;
but instead of asking any more searching Questions (which may look like so many Reproaches on our Lives and Practices) I shall conclude all with my hearty Prayers to God;
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Lastly, that all of us being made perfect by the Spirit here, may reign with God eternally in Heaven hereafter. Jude 24, 25. Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the Presence of his Glory with exceeding Joy.
Lastly, that all of us being made perfect by the Spirit Here, may Reign with God eternally in Heaven hereafter. U^de 24, 25. Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the Presence of his Glory with exceeding Joy.