I have fixt my Thoughts on this remarkable Passage, which sets before you so illustrious a Pattern as that of Pious Nehemiah. A Pattern on several Accounts most worthy of your Notice and Imitation.
I have fixed my Thoughts on this remarkable Passage, which sets before you so illustrious a Pattern as that of Pious Nehemiah. A Pattern on several Accounts most worthy of your Notice and Imitation.
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but the whole History of his Transactions plainly shews, he had a considerable Authority among these restored Captives, whom by a Commission obtain'd from Artaxerxes he encourag'd to Rebuild the Walls of Jerusalem. Grotius supposes he was one of the chief Members of the great Councel of their Nation.
but the Whole History of his Transactions plainly shows, he had a considerable authority among these restored Captives, whom by a Commission obtained from Artaxerxes he encouraged to Rebuild the Walls of Jerusalem. Grotius supposes he was one of the chief Members of the great Council of their nation.
And you may by the way Observe, how desirable a thing it is to behold Secular Honour and Power in so happy a Conjunction with exemplary Piety and Vertue. Partly, Because the Circumstances of this great attempt of his for Reformation bear no inconsiderable resemblance to your own.
And you may by the Way Observe, how desirable a thing it is to behold Secular Honour and Power in so happy a Conjunction with exemplary Piety and Virtue. Partly, Because the circumstances of this great attempt of his for Reformation bear no inconsiderable resemblance to your own.
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And chiefly, Because in his Management of this attempt, and in the Success it was Crown'd with, you may Observe much both to Guide and to Animate your Holy Zeal:
And chiefly, Because in his Management of this attempt, and in the Success it was Crowned with, you may Observe much both to Guide and to Animate your Holy Zeal:
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So that my Text, without offering the least violence to it, will of it self suggest to you the most suitable and instructive thoughts for this present Occasion.
So that my Text, without offering the least violence to it, will of it self suggest to you the most suitable and instructive thoughts for this present Occasion.
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I shall only Observe, That having joyn'd with the rest of the Princes the Levites and Priests in solemnly Renewing and Sealing their Covenant with God, he particularly applied himself to the concerns of his House, restoring the Offices of the Priests and Levites in the Temple,
I shall only Observe, That having joined with the rest of the Princes the Levites and Priests in solemnly Renewing and Sealing their Covenant with God, he particularly applied himself to the concerns of his House, restoring the Offices of the Priests and Levites in the Temple,
and because what may be any way requisite will occur in prosecuting those Observations I shall make on this remarkable Passage for your present Instruction and Ʋse. And I shall among many, that might be made, select the following ones. I.
and Because what may be any Way requisite will occur in prosecuting those Observations I shall make on this remarkable Passage for your present Instruction and Ʋse. And I shall among many, that might be made, select the following ones. I.
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We may from the matters of Fact mentioned in this Historical Passage, Observe, That Profaneness and Licentiousness do usually soon come to a great height,
We may from the matters of Fact mentioned in this Historical Passage, Observe, That Profaneness and Licentiousness do usually soon come to a great height,
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even among a People professing the True Religion, when they are countenanc't and strengthen'd by the Example of those that are of the highest Rank and Figure.
even among a People professing the True Religion, when they Are countenanced and strengthened by the Exampl of those that Are of the highest Rank and Figure.
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nor thy Maid-Servant, nor thy Cattle, nor the Stranger that is within thy Gates, &c. Even the Strangers were forbid to do any servile Work on the Sabbath,
nor thy Maid-Servant, nor thy Cattle, nor the Stranger that is within thy Gates, etc. Even the Strangers were forbid to do any servile Work on the Sabbath,
And indeed in this point the Law of God enjoyn'd no more on the Jews, than what the Light of Nature it self did dictate to the Heathens; Viz. That that part of Time which was Devoted to the publick Worship of the Deity, shou'd not be employed in any thing that is inconsistent with it,
And indeed in this point the Law of God enjoined no more on the jews, than what the Light of Nature it self did dictate to the heathens; Viz. That that part of Time which was Devoted to the public Worship of the Deity, should not be employed in any thing that is inconsistent with it,
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Insomuch as Macrobius, Servius, Festus and others tell us, The Heathens themselves thought any servile Works, (that were not of pure necessity) a Pollution of those Days that were Consecrated to their Gods. So that the Practices here mention'd in the Text, of treading Wine Presses, bringing in Sheaves, &c. selling Fish, and all manner of Ware, were most gross and palpable Violations of the Fourth Commandment,
Insomuch as Macrobius, Servius, Festus and Others tell us, The heathens themselves Thought any servile Works, (that were not of pure necessity) a Pollution of those Days that were Consecrated to their God's So that the Practices Here mentioned in the Text, of treading Wine Presses, bringing in Sheaves, etc. selling Fish, and all manner of Ware, were most gross and palpable Violations of the Fourth Commandment,
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For sad experience sufficiently tells us, how soon all the impressions of Religion upon the minds of a People are generally lost and defac't, where either they seldom attend the Publick Worship of God at all,
For sad experience sufficiently tells us, how soon all the impressions of Religion upon the minds of a People Are generally lost and defaced, where either they seldom attend the Public Worship of God At all,
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or where they are at Liberty to rush immediately from their Publick Devotions to their Secular Affairs or sensual Pastimes. 'Tis indeed no Wonder the Men of Tyre who disown'd the God of Israel shou'd make no scruple of Profaning his Sabbath. But that these restored Captives (so newly come out of those Calamities, that this among other sins had brought upon 'em ) shou'd be so generally involv'd in this hainous Guilt, seems more strange and unaccountable.
or where they Are At Liberty to rush immediately from their Public Devotions to their Secular Affairs or sensual Pastimes. It's indeed no Wonder the Men of Tyre who disowned the God of Israel should make no scruple of Profaning his Sabbath. But that these restored Captives (so newly come out of those Calamities, that this among other Sins had brought upon they) should be so generally involved in this heinous Gilded, seems more strange and unaccountable.
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and for want of a spiritualized Appetite to relish a true delight in 'em, is prone to resent any long continuance of 'em as an unsufferable Weariness:
and for want of a spiritualized Appetite to relish a true delight in they, is prove to resent any long Continuance of they as an unsufferable Weariness:
They were too zealous Votaries of Mammon, to spare so much time for God, and were far more intent upon their Traffick than their Devotions. But that which seems chiefly to have harden'd 'em in this instance of Profaneness, was the Example of their Nobles themselves.
They were too zealous Votaries of Mammon, to spare so much time for God, and were Far more intent upon their Traffic than their Devotions. But that which seems chiefly to have hardened they in this instance of Profaneness, was the Exampl of their Nobles themselves.
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when those that shou'd have restrain'd this Impiety in others, by their Authority, did rather Encourage, and as it were, warrant it by their own Practice.
when those that should have restrained this Impiety in Others, by their authority, did rather Encourage, and as it were, warrant it by their own Practice.
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Now all the Reflection I shall make on this Observation, is only to suggest to you, That we need the less wonder, to meet with so great Difficulties in our attempts to Reform the Vices of the Age,
Now all the Reflection I shall make on this Observation, is only to suggest to you, That we need the less wonder, to meet with so great Difficulties in our attempts to Reform the Vices of the Age,
'tis too evident a Truth to be now contested, That during the two late Reigns, a Torrent of Profaneness and Irreligion, Immorality and Lewdness, came in upon these Lands with an irresistible Violence.
it's too evident a Truth to be now contested, That during the two late Reigns, a Torrent of Profaneness and Irreligion, Immorality and lewdness, Come in upon these Lands with an irresistible Violence.
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and to spend at least one part of the Lord's-Day in Drinking and Gameing, was so far from being thought a Crime, that the strict and religious Observance of it, was rather ridicul'd as a scrupulous preciseness; Nay, I had almost said Branded,
and to spend At least one part of the Lord's day in Drinking and Gaming, was so Far from being Thought a Crime, that the strict and religious Observance of it, was rather ridiculed as a scrupulous preciseness; Nay, I had almost said Branded,
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And the Contagion of these Vices having diffus'd it self among a great part of our Nobility and Gentry; their Example did not only powerfully Recommend, but even seem to Authorize 'em among their Dependents and Inferiors. So that the pernicious Infection did from the tainted Head and Crown, soon spread it self to the remotest Parts of our Body-Politick. And no wonder that these Sins came to so dreadful a height,
And the Contagion of these Vices having diffused it self among a great part of our Nobilt and Gentry; their Exampl did not only powerfully Recommend, but even seem to Authorise they among their Dependents and Inferiors. So that the pernicious Infection did from the tainted Head and Crown, soon spread it self to the Remotest Parts of our Body politic. And no wonder that these Sins Come to so dreadful a height,
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or raise up a Digue to set new bounds to the swelling Sea. 'Tis true indeed, we have no reason to look upon the difficulty as insuperable (as I shall more fully shew anon):
or raise up a Digue to Set new bounds to the swelling Sea. It's true indeed, we have no reason to look upon the difficulty as insuperable (as I shall more Fully show anon):
Our Conquest over the Vices of the Age, like that over a veterane and resolute Enemy, must be gain'd step by step, not without a tedious struggle and conflict.
Our Conquest over the Vices of the Age, like that over a veteran and resolute Enemy, must be gained step by step, not without a tedious struggle and conflict.
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II. We may from the Argument which Pious Nehemiah insists on, in his Reproof to the Nobles of Judah observe, That when Profaneness and Immorality become National, (by being Ʋniversal and Ʋncontroll'd) They usually bring the heavy Judgments of God upon the Place and People, where they so notoriously abound.
II We may from the Argument which Pious Nehemiah insists on, in his Reproof to the Nobles of Judah observe, That when Profaneness and Immorality become National, (by being Ʋniversal and Ʋncontrolled) They usually bring the heavy Judgments of God upon the Place and People, where they so notoriously abound.
Thus Nehemiah reminds these restored Captives, That this among other National Sins had brought on their Fathers the dismal Calamities of a Destructive War, and a long and miserable Exile, and upon their Capital City it's deplorable Desolation and Ruins. What evil thing is this (saith he, vers. 17, 18.) that ye do, and Prophane the Sabbath-Day, did not your Fathers thus? and did not our God bring all this Evil upon us,
Thus Nehemiah reminds these restored Captives, That this among other National Sins had brought on their Father's the dismal Calamities of a Destructive War, and a long and miserable Exile, and upon their Capital city it's deplorable Desolation and Ruins. What evil thing is this (Says he, vers. 17, 18.) that you do, and Profane the Sabbath-Day, did not your Father's thus? and did not our God bring all this Evil upon us,
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and upon this City? Yet ye bring more Wrath upon Israel, by Profaneing the Sabbath. Nor is this the only Sin that is said in the Holy Scriptures to draw down publick Judgments.
and upon this city? Yet you bring more Wrath upon Israel, by Profaning the Sabbath. Nor is this the only since that is said in the Holy Scriptures to draw down public Judgments.
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and Adultery brings up the Rear. IV. Hos. 2, 3. See to the like purpose the words of the Prophet Jeremiah XXIII. ch. 10. v. And you may observe, that when God by the same Prophet had charg'd the Jews with turning their external Plenty, into fuel to their bruitish Lusts, with committing Adultery, and assembling themselves by Troops in the Harlot's Houses;
and Adultery brings up the Rear. IV. Hos. 2, 3. See to the like purpose the words of the Prophet Jeremiah XXIII. changed. 10. v. And you may observe, that when God by the same Prophet had charged the jews with turning their external Plenty, into fuel to their brutish Lustiest, with committing Adultery, and assembling themselves by Troops in the Harlot's Houses;
he adds, How shall I pardon thee for this? shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord, shall I not be avenged on such a Nation as this? v. Jer. 7, 8, 9. vers. And what is said concerning these particular Vices, is equally applicable to all other instances of heinous Impiety and Immorality,
he adds, How shall I pardon thee for this? shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord, shall I not be avenged on such a nation as this? v. Jer. 7, 8, 9. vers. And what is said Concerning these particular Vices, is equally applicable to all other instances of heinous Impiety and Immorality,
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There is indeed very much in the natural tendency of Irreligion and Wickedness when they rise to a great height, to sink a Nation into Contempt and Misery.
There is indeed very much in the natural tendency of Irreligion and Wickedness when they rise to a great height, to sink a nation into Contempt and Misery.
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The Vices of a People often drain their Treasures into the hands of Forreigners, who being more frugal, enrich themselves at the expence of their Luxury and Intemperance.
The Vices of a People often drain their Treasures into the hands of Foreigners, who being more frugal, enrich themselves At the expense of their Luxury and Intemperance.
And a long course of unrestrained Lewdness, so emasculates the Spirits of a Nation, and debauches 'em into that effeminacy and softness, that makes 'em an easy Prey to every powerful Invader.
And a long course of unrestrained lewdness, so emasculates the Spirits of a nation, and Debauches they into that effeminacy and softness, that makes they an easy Prey to every powerful Invader.
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Besides, there is so inseparable a Connexion between Piety towards God, and Justice and Truth and Charity towards Men, that when once the Bonds of Religion are cast off, those other Cements of humane Society are easily dissolv'd.
Beside, there is so inseparable a Connexion between Piety towards God, and justice and Truth and Charity towards Men, that when once the Bonds of Religion Are cast off, those other Cements of humane Society Are Easily dissolved.
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On others they are executed much later, and in a more terrible manner, when by filling up the measure of their guilt, they are ripened for destructive Vengeance.
On Others they Are executed much later, and in a more terrible manner, when by filling up the measure of their guilt, they Are ripened for destructive Vengeance.
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For (as has been often observ'd) tho particular Persons are capable of future Rewards and Punishments, which are therefore most usually deferr'd to another Life;
For (as has been often observed) though particular Persons Are capable of future Rewards and Punishments, which Are Therefore most usually deferred to Another Life;
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and therefore, if they be Rewarded and Punish't at all, as Communities or Collective Bodies, (as 'tis highly congruous to the Wisdom and Justice of the Divine Government that they shou'd) it must be in this Life.
and Therefore, if they be Rewarded and Punished At all, as Communities or Collective Bodies, (as it's highly congruous to the Wisdom and justice of the Divine Government that they should) it must be in this Life.
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We may hence see the apparent Necessity of our vigorous Attempts, to suppress Profaneness and Immorality, in Order to the Prevention of National Judgments.
We may hence see the apparent Necessity of our vigorous Attempts, to suppress Profaneness and Immorality, in Order to the Prevention of National Judgments.
We have already found by sad Experience, That our publick Sins, (and I think we may justly add, those in particular, which we are now desirous to give some check to;
We have already found by sad Experience, That our public Sins, (and I think we may justly add, those in particular, which we Are now desirous to give Some check to;
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Viz. Our Profanation of God's Holy Name and Day, and our Lewdness and Impurity) had a deep hand in those Calamities that so lately befel this Kingdom,
Viz. Our Profanation of God's Holy Name and Day, and our lewdness and Impurity) had a deep hand in those Calamities that so lately befell this Kingdom,
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We may hope he will restore, nay, encrease our external Prosperity, when 'tis no longer generally abus'd to Pamper and Feed our Bruitish Lusts. Whereas, if these Attempts decline and fail;
We may hope he will restore, nay, increase our external Prosperity, when it's no longer generally abused to Pamper and Feed our Brutish Lusts. Whereas, if these Attempts decline and fail;
if Magistrates do not encourage the Execution of the excellent Laws that are made, or you grow negligent of your Duty, in order to the Convicting and Punishing Offenders;
if Magistrates do not encourage the Execution of the excellent Laws that Are made, or you grow negligent of your Duty, in order to the Convicting and Punishing Offenders;
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2. I wou'd hence expostulate a little with the Profane and Lewd Sinners of the Age, in the like Language as Nehemiah did with the Nobles of Judah, What Evil Thing is this that ye do? Will you still express your Wretched Contempt of God,
2. I would hence expostulate a little with the Profane and Lewd Sinners of the Age, in the like Language as Nehemiah did with the Nobles of Judah, What Evil Thing is this that you do? Will you still express your Wretched Contempt of God,
and of his solemn Worship, by profaning that holy day that is consecrated to it? Will you still dare by your insolent Oaths to affront and tear his glorious and sacred Name? Will you still by your odious Curses (a worse Dialect then that of Hell) trifle with his tremendous Justice,
and of his solemn Worship, by profaning that holy day that is consecrated to it? Will you still Dare by your insolent Oaths to affront and tear his glorious and sacred Name? Will you still by your odious Curses (a Worse Dialect then that of Hell) trifle with his tremendous justice,
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and set it at open defiance? Will you still by sottish Excesses, and by the hateful Impurity of abominable Lusts defile the Land? Will you yet bring more Wrath upon our Israel? Have we not already sufficiently smarted under the severity of God's righteous Judgments? Will you still encrease the large Score of publick Guilt,
and Set it At open defiance? Will you still by sottish Excesses, and by the hateful Impurity of abominable Lustiest defile the Land? Will you yet bring more Wrath upon our Israel? Have we not already sufficiently smarted under the severity of God's righteous Judgments? Will you still increase the large Score of public Gilded,
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and add more fuel to kindle anew the consuming Flames of his terrible Anger? Is this all the Return you make to the admirable Mercy of God, in rescuing you from your late Dangers and Fears, to become more bold and secure in the contempt of his Authority,
and add more fuel to kindle anew the consuming Flames of his terrible Anger? Is this all the Return you make to the admirable Mercy of God, in rescuing you from your late Dangers and Fears, to become more bold and secure in the contempt of his authority,
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and open violation of his Laws? Has he deliver'd you, that you might more freely commit all these Abominations? Has he given you this desirable Peace on Earth, that you might more presumptuously renew your desperate War against Heaven? O deceive not your selves.
and open violation of his Laws? Has he Delivered you, that you might more freely commit all these Abominations? Has he given you this desirable Peace on Earth, that you might more presumptuously renew your desperate War against Heaven? Oh deceive not your selves.
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but if you go on to incense him with so desperate a Presumption, he can make your Plagues as wonderful as your Crimes are aggravated, and punish you as you have Sinn'd, with a high Hand, and an out stretched Arm.
but if you go on to incense him with so desperate a Presumption, he can make your Plagues as wondered as your Crimes Are aggravated, and Punish you as you have Sinned, with a high Hand, and an out stretched Arm.
an awful dread of his vindictive Justice, and a deep concern to avert the terrible Effects of it from this sinful Land. I know indeed, The Prosane and Licentious Sinners of the Age, are ready in their Blindness and Passion, to call you as Ahab did the Prophet, the Troublers of Israel.
an awful dread of his vindictive justice, and a deep concern to avert the terrible Effects of it from this sinful Land. I know indeed, The Profane and Licentious Sinners of the Age, Are ready in their Blindness and Passion, to call you as Ahab did the Prophet, the Troublers of Israel.
But you may justly reply as he did, 'Tis they that trouble our Israel, by forsaking the Commandments of God, and thereby incensing his Indignation against us. 1 Kings 18. ch. 17 vers.
But you may justly reply as he did, It's they that trouble our Israel, by forsaking the commandments of God, and thereby incensing his Indignation against us. 1 Kings 18. changed. 17 vers.
O then, Let your belief of God's dismal Threatnings, and earnest desire to prevent the Execution of 'em, powerfully excite you to imitate the Noble Zeal of pious Phineas; (I mean no farther then by promoting in your Station the Execution of our just Laws) and that with the same end in your Eye;
O then, Let your belief of God's dismal Threatenings, and earnest desire to prevent the Execution of they, powerfully excite you to imitate the Noble Zeal of pious Phinehas; (I mean no farther then by promoting in your Station the Execution of our just Laws) and that with the same end in your Eye;
(see 5 Jer. 1. v.) What may we not expect from your united and ardent Zeal for the Honour of God! Let it then quicken your resolute Attempts, to dam up this strong current of Impiety and Wickedness, to consider, That you are thereby endeavouring to stop the torrent of those desolating Judgments, that wou'd soon overflow us,
(see 5 Jer. 1. v.) What may we not expect from your united and Ardent Zeal for the Honour of God! Let it then quicken your resolute Attempts, to dam up this strong current of Impiety and Wickedness, to Consider, That you Are thereby endeavouring to stop the torrent of those desolating Judgments, that would soon overflow us,
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(For 'tis that my Text leads me to consider.) 'Tis into the Hands of the Civil Magistrate that the Sword of Justice is put by the Sovereign Majesty of Heaven.
(For it's that my Text leads me to Consider.) It's into the Hands of the Civil Magistrate that the Sword of justice is put by the Sovereign Majesty of Heaven.
if he do not so manage his Power, as to render it a Terror to all such, by restraining their publick and enormous Vices, he so far bears the Sword in vain, by not answering the great End for which he is entrusted with it.
if he do not so manage his Power, as to render it a Terror to all such, by restraining their public and enormous Vices, he so Far bears the Sword in vain, by not answering the great End for which he is Entrusted with it.
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But since the effectual suppression of Profaneness and Wickedness, tho' warranted by the Magistrate's Authority, does necessarily require many Hands to concur in it;
But since the effectual suppression of Profaneness and Wickedness, though warranted by the Magistrate's authority, does necessarily require many Hands to concur in it;
I therefore add, That all shou'd be ready to joyn in so excellent a Design, so far as their regular Endeavours in their Station can be Serviceable to promote it.
I Therefore add, That all should be ready to join in so excellent a Design, so Far as their regular Endeavours in their Station can be Serviceable to promote it.
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And because the People would probably pay a greater reverence to the Levites, he orders them to keep the Gates, that they might reprove the People for their profanation of the Sabbath,
And Because the People would probably pay a greater Reverence to the Levites, he order them to keep the Gates, that they might reprove the People for their profanation of the Sabbath,
1. We may hence see matter of great thankfulness to God, and of Encouragement in this excellent Work, That our Magistrates, to whom it principally belongs, are so far engaged in it.
1. We may hence see matter of great thankfulness to God, and of Encouragement in this excellent Work, That our Magistrates, to whom it principally belongs, Are so Far engaged in it.
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What reason have we to bless and adore the divine Majesty, that he has incited and directed those that are entrusted with the legistative Authority, to enact so excellent Laws against the profanation of his holy Name and Day;
What reason have we to bless and adore the divine Majesty, that he has incited and directed those that Are Entrusted with the legistative authority, to enact so excellent Laws against the profanation of his holy Name and Day;
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But above all, how shou'd our hearts be chear'd, and our hands strengthened, by that publick Declaration which our gracious Sovereign has so lately made, That he esteems it as one of the greatest Advantages of the Peace, that he shall now have leisure, as for other important Affairs,
But above all, how should our hearts be cheered, and our hands strengthened, by that public Declaration which our gracious Sovereign has so lately made, That he esteems it as one of the greatest Advantages of the Peace, that he shall now have leisure, as for other important Affairs,
O may the King of Kings confirm these Pious purposes in his Royal Heart, and inspire him with suitable Resolution and Courage in the happy Execution of ' em!
Oh may the King of Kings confirm these Pious Purposes in his Royal Heart, and inspire him with suitable Resolution and Courage in the happy Execution of ' em!
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May the Restoration of the Honour and the vital Power, as well as the Preservation of the External Profession of the True Religion among us, be the principal Glory of his Reign!
May the Restoration of the Honour and the vital Power, as well as the Preservation of the External Profession of the True Religion among us, be the principal Glory of his Reign!
and pernicious Works of Darkness! May our Publick Reformation most eminently begin where our Corruption did before, at our Court, and amongst our Nobility and Gentry; that there may be a happy Conjunction of Great Examples with Just Authority, to put Irreligion and Wickedness (if possible) out of countenance,
and pernicious Works of Darkness! May our Public Reformation most eminently begin where our Corruption did before, At our Court, and among our Nobilt and Gentry; that there may be a happy Conjunction of Great Examples with Just authority, to put Irreligion and Wickedness (if possible) out of countenance,
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Nay, We shou'd not in our Thankfulness to God, overlook the wonderful efficacy of his Grace, in exciting the Zeal of so many private Christians to concur in this excellent Work, tho' under the greatest Discouragements.
Nay, We should not in our Thankfulness to God, overlook the wondered efficacy of his Grace, in exciting the Zeal of so many private Christians to concur in this excellent Work, though under the greatest Discouragements.
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And especially, when we consider, how deeply the contagion of Impiety and Lewdness had infected our Youth; What a surprising Mercy is it to behold so many of them,
And especially, when we Consider, how deeply the contagion of Impiety and lewdness had infected our Youth; What a surprising Mercy is it to behold so many of them,
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to see them prefer the strict Exercises of serious Piety, before the folly of Plays and the Riot of Taverns; to see them, not only to renounce those Lusts themselves, which their Age has usually the strongest propensity to,
to see them prefer the strict Exercises of serious Piety, before the folly of Plays and the Riot of Taverns; to see them, not only to renounce those Lustiest themselves, which their Age has usually the Strongest propensity to,
2. We shou'd hence be all of us excited to do our utmost towards the advancing this excellent Design, according to our capacity and opportunities of promoting it.
2. We should hence be all of us excited to do our utmost towards the advancing this excellent Design, according to our capacity and opportunities of promoting it.
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But yet it were much to be wisht, that all our Justices of the Peace wou'd imitate the Activity and Zeal, which some of 'em in this City have (to their perpetual and deserved Honour) set 'em so Noble a Pattern of.
But yet it were much to be wished, that all our Justices of the Peace would imitate the Activity and Zeal, which Some of they in this city have (to their perpetual and deserved Honour) Set they so Noble a Pattern of.
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I mean, That they wou'd animate and encourage the Zeal of honest Informers, and do their utmost, by their prudent management of this Affair, to Cover and Protect 'em from the Notice and Malice of those enraged Offenders, whose Reformation they truly seek.
I mean, That they would animate and encourage the Zeal of honest Informers, and do their utmost, by their prudent management of this Affair, to Cover and Pact they from the Notice and Malice of those enraged Offenders, whose Reformation they truly seek.
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And consequently, the profane and proffligate Sinners of the Age, will still persist in their Wickedness, with as secure contempt of the Sword of Justice in the Hand of the Magistrate, as hitherto, of that in the hand of God. Whereas the more active your Societies combin'd for this excellent purpose are,
And consequently, the profane and proffligate Sinners of the Age, will still persist in their Wickedness, with as secure contempt of the Sword of justice in the Hand of the Magistrate, as hitherto, of that in the hand of God. Whereas the more active your Societies combined for this excellent purpose Are,
and the happier prospect we shall have of that desired success, which will both answer the End of these Laws, and therein the Wishes and Hopes of all Good Men. Let none of us then, think our selves excus'd from any Service we are capable of, in so just and so glorious a Cause.
and the Happier prospect we shall have of that desired success, which will both answer the End of these Laws, and therein the Wishes and Hope's of all Good Men. Let none of us then, think our selves excused from any Service we Are capable of, in so just and so glorious a Cause.
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Let it be rather our laudable Ambition to have some hand (according to the advantages our several Stations give us) in carrying on so Great and so Good a Work.
Let it be rather our laudable Ambition to have Some hand (according to the advantages our several Stations give us) in carrying on so Great and so Good a Work.
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The instance of Profaneness which he set himself against, was universally spread; he had all those Forreigners upon his hands, whose Trade and Gain he entrench't upon.
The instance of Profaneness which he Set himself against, was universally spread; he had all those Foreigners upon his hands, whose Trade and Gain he entrenched upon.
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He expostulates with the Nobles, he opposes his Authority to popular Discontent, and threatens the Forreigners that occasion'd this Profaneness by their avarice, with just Severity.
He expostulates with the Nobles, he opposes his authority to popular Discontent, and threatens the Foreigners that occasioned this Profaneness by their avarice, with just Severity.
He thought the Glory of God, the Honour of his Law, and the Publick Good, too deeply concern'd, to be so easily affrighted or disheartned from his Duty.
He Thought the Glory of God, the Honour of his Law, and the Public Good, too deeply concerned, to be so Easily affrighted or disheartened from his Duty.
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Difficulties so Great, especially in reference to other parts of the Kingdom, that some who have been urg'd to make such attempts in the Country, have insisted on this as their chief Objection, That they had no prospect of succeeding in ' em.
Difficulties so Great, especially in Referente to other parts of the Kingdom, that Some who have been urged to make such attempts in the Country, have insisted on this as their chief Objection, That they had no prospect of succeeding in ' em.
How great the Malignity and Rage of convicted Offenders is, and what hazard all that are active in this Cause run, of exposing themselves to their ill-will and revenge;
How great the Malignity and Rage of convicted Offenders is, and what hazard all that Are active in this Cause run, of exposing themselves to their ill-will and revenge;
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we must confess, the Work is attended with extraordinary and formidable Hardships. But yet after all, None of these Difficulties shou'd Discourage us from our Duty.
we must confess, the Work is attended with extraordinary and formidable Hardships. But yet After all, None of these Difficulties should Discourage us from our Duty.
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We shou'd be so far from being tempted thereby, to desert so Glorious a Cause, that we shou'd be rather excited to greater activity for the advancement of it:
We should be so Far from being tempted thereby, to desert so Glorious a Cause, that we should be rather excited to greater activity for the advancement of it:
Satan will inspire all his Instruments and Agents (those Sons of Belial ) to unite their Policy and Power, that they may withstand and frustrate so bold an Attempt, that so directly threatens Ruin to his Usurped Empire and Throne.
Satan will inspire all his Instruments and Agents (those Sons of Belial) to unite their Policy and Power, that they may withstand and frustrate so bold an Attempt, that so directly threatens Ruin to his Usurped Empire and Throne.
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As no sooner did Lot offer a gentle Reproof to the impure Inhabitants of Sodom, but they presently fly in his Face, with Reviling Scorn, and furious Threatnings. 19 Gen. 9. vers.
As no sooner did Lot offer a gentle Reproof to the impure Inhabitants of Sodom, but they presently fly in his Face, with Reviling Scorn, and furious Threatenings. 19 Gen. 9. vers.
For I take it to be as certainly our Duty, to endeavour the suppression of heinous Profaneness and Immorality, according to the advantages and opportunities that our several Stations give us,
For I take it to be as Certainly our Duty, to endeavour the suppression of heinous Profaneness and Immorality, according to the advantages and opportunities that our several Stations give us,
For here is now, in this our Age and Day, a manifest Conflict, between the Kingdom of God, and that of Satan, between the interest of Piety and Vertue, and that of Profaneness and Vice. And can we think it consistent with our Duty, (even with our Baptismal Obligations themselves) to stand Neuter in so important a Cause, or to suffer the Interest of God and Holiness to Sink,
For Here is now, in this our Age and Day, a manifest Conflict, between the Kingdom of God, and that of Satan, between the Interest of Piety and Virtue, and that of Profaneness and Vice. And can we think it consistent with our Duty, (even with our Baptismal Obligations themselves) to stand Neuter in so important a Cause, or to suffer the Interest of God and Holiness to Sink,
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and that of Irreligion and Immorality to Prevail, thro' our wretched Lukewarmness and Indifferency? Is this reconcileable with that ardent Affection to that blessed Majesty,
and that of Irreligion and Immorality to Prevail, through our wretched Lukewarmness and Indifferency? Is this reconcilable with that Ardent Affection to that blessed Majesty,
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and that entire devotedness to his Honour and Service, that we pretend unto? Is this consistent with the sincerity of those publick Prayers for Reformation, which we have so often offer'd up, to use no Endeavours to promote it,
and that entire devotedness to his Honour and Service, that we pretend unto? Is this consistent with the sincerity of those public Prayers for Reformation, which we have so often offered up, to use no Endeavours to promote it,
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when so fair an advantage is put into our Hands? May we not justly apply those remarkable Words of our blessed Saviour to this particular Case, which he speaks in reference to the general opposition of the Devil's Interest to his;
when so fair an advantage is put into our Hands? May we not justly apply those remarkable Words of our blessed Saviour to this particular Case, which he speaks in Referente to the general opposition of the Devil's Interest to his;
For when we oblige our selves to the Duties of Christianity, we are allow'd no Reserves, of only performing 'em so far as is consistent with our Safety and Ease.
For when we oblige our selves to the Duties of Christianity, we Are allowed no Reserves, of only performing they so Far as is consistent with our Safety and Ease.
No, we shou'd look on such Obstacles and Difficulties in our way, as rather design'd to try the sincerity and fervour of our Zeal, the strength and constancy of our Resolutions.
No, we should look on such Obstacles and Difficulties in our Way, as rather designed to try the sincerity and fervour of our Zeal, the strength and constancy of our Resolutions.
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For, among those that are said to have their Portion in the Infernal Lake, the Fearful and Ʋnbelieving, (the timorous Cowards in the Cause of God) are plac't in the very Front of ' em. 21. Rev. 8. vers.
For, among those that Are said to have their Portion in the Infernal Lake, the Fearful and Ʋnbelieving, (the timorous Cowards in the Cause of God) Are placed in the very Front of ' em. 21. Rev. 8. vers.
V. We may from the happy issue of Nehemiah 's undertaking, Observe, That the Great God is often pleas'd to Crown the seemingly weak attempts of his Faithful Servants for his Cause and Interest, with unexpected and wonderful Success.
V. We may from the happy issue of Nehemiah is undertaking, Observe, That the Great God is often pleased to Crown the seemingly weak attempts of his Faithful Servants for his Cause and Interest, with unexpected and wondered Success.
and from the prospect of his powerful Assistance and Blessing. Let us fortify our own Resolutions, with the Argument that pious Nehemiah elsewhere uses:
and from the prospect of his powerful Assistance and Blessing. Let us fortify our own Resolutions, with the Argument that pious Nehemiah elsewhere uses:
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And truly, we have already had that Experience of the favourable Providence of God, shining upon our Religious Undertakings of this kind, that wou'd render us inexcusable, shou'd we distrust his future Aids.
And truly, we have already had that Experience of the favourable Providence of God, shining upon our Religious Undertakings of this kind, that would render us inexcusable, should we distrust his future Aids.
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And to convince you hereof, I need only set before you, the following brief account of the Societies for Reformation, both in London and in this City. And,
And to convince you hereof, I need only Set before you, the following brief account of the Societies for Reformation, both in London and in this city. And,
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In the beginning of this Reign, they were accus'd to the Bishop of London, as tending to Schism. Upon which, they presented their Apology, which being confirmed by the Testimony of their Ministers, gave full Satisfaction.
In the beginning of this Reign, they were accused to the Bishop of London, as tending to Schism. Upon which, they presented their Apology, which being confirmed by the Testimony of their Ministers, gave full Satisfaction.
And having then greater encouragement, they quickly encreas't to 25 Societies, within the compass of the Bills of Mortality, besides those since form'd at Shadwell and Greenwich. And what Sense our late excellent Queen had of these Societies, the Bishop of Salisbury acquaints us in his Memoirs of her.
And having then greater encouragement, they quickly increased to 25 Societies, within the compass of the Bills of Mortality, beside those since formed At Shadwell and Greenwich. And what Sense our late excellent Queen had of these Societies, the Bishop of Salisbury acquaints us in his Memoirs of her.
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She hearkned (saith he) carefully after every thing that seem'd to give us some hope, that the next Generation wou'd be better then the present, with a particular Attention.
She hearkened (Says he) carefully After every thing that seemed to give us Some hope, that the next Generation would be better then the present, with a particular Attention.
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Now, out of these Religious Societies at London, there have been two associated Bodies form'd, who have made it their Endeavour to inform against Profaneness and Vice, meeting weekly to carry it on, according to the legal and prudential Rules, which some Lawyers drew up for ' em.
Now, out of these Religious Societies At London, there have been two associated Bodies formed, who have made it their Endeavour to inform against Profaneness and Vice, meeting weekly to carry it on, according to the Legal and prudential Rules, which Some Lawyers drew up for ' em.
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He tells us also, There is another eminent Society in London, consisting of many considerable Gentlemen, and chief Citizens, who frequently meet, to super-intend, direct,
He tells us also, There is Another eminent Society in London, consisting of many considerable Gentlemen, and chief Citizens, who frequently meet, to superintend, Direct,
On which account, They have had great Countenance from several Courts of Judicature, and great Encouragement from the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, who have Honourably contributed towards the necessary Expences of so great an Undertaking.
On which account, They have had great Countenance from several Courts of Judicature, and great Encouragement from the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, who have Honourably contributed towards the necessary Expenses of so great an Undertaking.
And so far are the Persons concern'd in this Great Work, from having any prospect of Gain by it, That (he tells us) One of these Societies has in three years past, expended above 700 l. in it.
And so Far Are the Persons concerned in this Great Work, from having any prospect of Gain by it, That (he tells us) One of these Societies has in three Years past, expended above 700 l. in it.
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Nor is it, I suppose, either agreeable to your own desires, or proper for the Design you are engag'd in, to descend to any particular account of your Rules,
Nor is it, I suppose, either agreeable to your own Desires, or proper for the Design you Are engaged in, to descend to any particular account of your Rules,
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I shall therefore, content my self with this general Remark, That I think you have in a short time, gone a great way towards copying the excellent Pattern that London has set, (a due allowance being made for your great disadvantages.)
I shall Therefore, content my self with this general Remark, That I think you have in a short time, gone a great Way towards copying the excellent Pattern that London has Set, (a due allowance being made for your great disadvantages.)
But I must not forget to pay that just Honour, that is due to those of you, that belong to the Establish't Church, That 'tis you, both in London and here, that began this Pious Design, of putting the Laws against Vice in Execution.
But I must not forget to pay that just Honour, that is due to those of you, that belong to the Established Church, That it's you, both in London and Here, that began this Pious Design, of putting the Laws against Vice in Execution.
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and particularly this considerable one, That your known Zeal for and adherence to the Establish't Church, cut off from the Profane and Licentious part of the Age, all pretence of running down this excellent Work,
and particularly this considerable one, That your known Zeal for and adherence to the Established Church, Cut off from the Profane and Licentious part of the Age, all pretence of running down this excellent Work,
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as if it were only the factious Design of a Party. But since you have led the way, I hope Protestant Dissenters will not fail to tread in your Glorious Steps,
as if it were only the factious Design of a Party. But since you have led the Way, I hope Protestant Dissenters will not fail to tread in your Glorious Steps,
but will joyn both their Hearts and their Hands with you, in thus advancing the Interest of uncontested Piety and Virtue, on the Ruins of Irreligion and Vice.
but will join both their Hearts and their Hands with you, in thus advancing the Interest of uncontested Piety and Virtue, on the Ruins of Irreligion and Vice.
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Nay, I hope that our thus Ʋniting in this eminent Service to the Cause of our Common Lord and Master, will lay some Foundation of a happy Ʋnion of our Affections. I hope we shall hereby be more fully convinc't,
Nay, I hope that our thus Ʋniting in this eminent Service to the Cause of our Common Lord and Master, will lay Some Foundation of a happy Ʋnion of our Affections. I hope we shall hereby be more Fully convinced,
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how much more great and valuable those things are, wherein we are happily agreed, then those wherein we yet differ; And that the few differences in Opinion or Practice, which yet remain, shou'd no way obstruct that mutual unfeigned Love, which we shou'd always bear to all those that Love our Lord Jesus in sincerity.
how much more great and valuable those things Are, wherein we Are happily agreed, then those wherein we yet differ; And that the few differences in Opinion or Practice, which yet remain, should no Way obstruct that mutual unfeigned Love, which we should always bear to all those that Love our Lord jesus in sincerity.
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and need little more towards perfecting our Concord, then the making the great things of Christianity, which we all own, the only Terms of our mutual Communion.
and need little more towards perfecting our Concord, then the making the great things of Christianity, which we all own, the only Terms of our mutual Communion.
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But to return from this Digression, I shall now add, That considering your Circumstances and Numbers, I think that the great God has as remarkably own'd and succeeded your diligent attempts for Reformation here,
But to return from this Digression, I shall now add, That considering your circumstances and Numbers, I think that the great God has as remarkably owned and succeeded your diligent attempts for Reformation Here,
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as he has those of our Brethren in London. For, besides the considerable progress you have made towards suppressing Lewdness, and restraining the open Profanation of the Lords-Day, I am well assur'd that there have been near 3000 Convictions, of such as have been Guilty of Cursing and Swearing, since the Enacting the late Law against these detestable Vices. And indeed, the success of your Endeavours is so remarkable in reference to this last particular, that I think 'tis with great Satisfaction observ'd,
as he has those of our Brothers in London. For, beside the considerable progress you have made towards suppressing lewdness, and restraining the open Profanation of the Lords-Day, I am well assured that there have been near 3000 Convictions, of such as have been Guilty of Cursing and Swearing, since the Enacting the late Law against these detestable Vices. And indeed, the success of your Endeavours is so remarkable in Referente to this last particular, that I think it's with great Satisfaction observed,
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For that vile Language of Ashdod, or rather that abominable Dialect of Hell, that us'd so constantly to grate our Ears whenever we walk't the Streets, is now comparatively, but seldom heard.
For that vile Language of Ashdod, or rather that abominable Dialect of Hell, that used so constantly to grate our Ears whenever we walked the Streets, is now comparatively, but seldom herd.
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when the instances of it are comparatively rare, seldom appearing in Publick View, and not without great hazard of Discovery and Punishment. So that, the Licentious Sinners of the Age, will be no longer hardned by the Commonness and the Impunity of their Crimes.
when the instances of it Are comparatively rare, seldom appearing in Public View, and not without great hazard of Discovery and Punishment. So that, the Licentious Sinners of the Age, will be no longer hardened by the Commonness and the Impunity of their Crimes.
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Whereas, the Cause of Piety and Vertue, which we espouse, shou'd inspire all it's Friends and Abettors, with a Courage answerable to the Justice and Excellency of it.
Whereas, the Cause of Piety and Virtue, which we espouse, should inspire all it's Friends and Abettors, with a Courage answerable to the justice and Excellency of it.
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Nay, I doubt not, the Offenders themselves, if they wou'd speak the truth, do in their Consciences believe, that you are acted herein with a sincere Zeal for the Glory of God, and the Interest of Religion;
Nay, I doubt not, the Offenders themselves, if they would speak the truth, do in their Consciences believe, that you Are acted herein with a sincere Zeal for the Glory of God, and the Interest of Religion;
Go on then, boldly to attack these Goliahs, these insolent Vices of the Age, that have so long desy'd the God of Israel, and affronted his Sacred Authority and Laws.
Go on then, boldly to attack these Goliath's, these insolent Vices of the Age, that have so long desy'd the God of Israel, and affronted his Sacred authority and Laws.
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He can Honour the most despised Instruments, to effect the most Glorious Purposes of his Grace and make even Mountains of Difficulties, a Plain before Zorobabel. Let me then bespeak, both Magistrates and Ministers, and Private Christians, in the Words of God, by the Prophet Haggai, to those employed in rebuilding the Temple;
He can Honour the most despised Instruments, to Effect the most Glorious Purposes of his Grace and make even Mountains of Difficulties, a Plain before Zerubbabel. Let me then bespeak, both Magistrates and Ministers, and Private Christians, in the Words of God, by the Prophet Chaggai, to those employed in rebuilding the Temple;
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Yet now be strong, O Zorobabel, saith the Lord, and be strong, O Josedec, the Son of Joshua the High-Priest, and be strong all ye People of the Land,
Yet now be strong, Oh Zerubbabel, Says the Lord, and be strong, Oh Josedec, the Son of joshua the High-Priest, and be strong all the People of the Land,
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2 Hag. 4. vers. And may your Language in compliance with this encouraging Exhortation, be like that of the People to Nehemiah, when he told 'em, of the good Hand of God upon him,
2 Hag. 4. vers. And may your Language in compliance with this encouraging Exhortation, be like that of the People to Nehemiah, when he told they, of the good Hand of God upon him,
2 Neh. 18. And what do we know, but that this Work of Reformation, which is but now as a Cloud, no bigger than a Man's Hand, may by the Divine Blessing, spread and cover the whole Land. Your exemplary Zeal and Activity in this City, may do much to excite the like in other parts of the Kingdom. And we may hope, That Profaneness and Immorality will not long stand their Ground,
2 Neh 18. And what do we know, but that this Work of Reformation, which is but now as a Cloud, no bigger than a Man's Hand, may by the Divine Blessing, spread and cover the Whole Land. Your exemplary Zeal and Activity in this city, may do much to excite the like in other parts of the Kingdom. And we may hope, That Profaneness and Immorality will not long stand their Ground,
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We may from this Passage, farther Observe, That our Reflections upon our own Zeal and Fidelity, in such self-denying Services to the Interest and Cause of God, will be sweet and Comfortable,
We may from this Passage, farther Observe, That our Reflections upon our own Zeal and Fidis, in such self-denying Services to the Interest and Cause of God, will be sweet and Comfortable,
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And hence it evidently appears, That, as he cou'd in this Undertaking appeal to God for the sincerity of his Intentions, as well as the goodness of his Actions. So he look't back upon 'em with inward Serenity and Peace. He had the reviving Testimony and Euge of his own Conscience, and thereby was rais'd to the comfortable Hopes of God's Gracious Approbation, and of that Glorious Recompence, which he has promis'd to all them that sincerely serve him.
And hence it evidently appears, That, as he could in this Undertaking appeal to God for the sincerity of his Intentions, as well as the Goodness of his Actions. So he looked back upon they with inward Serenity and Peace. He had the reviving Testimony and Euge of his own Conscience, and thereby was raised to the comfortable Hope's of God's Gracious Approbation, and of that Glorious Recompense, which he has promised to all them that sincerely serve him.
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See the like Prayer of good Hezekiah. 38 Is. 3. Let us then be careful, so to discharge this part of our Duty with Integrity, That our Reflections thereon may be thus comfortable to us.
See the like Prayer of good Hezekiah. 38 Is. 3. Let us then be careful, so to discharge this part of our Duty with Integrity, That our Reflections thereon may be thus comfortable to us.
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and from Charitable Inclinations towards the Offenders themselves, being much more desirous of their being Reclaim'd, then of their being Punish't, and urging the Execution of the Laws no farther,
and from Charitable Inclinations towards the Offenders themselves, being much more desirous of their being Reclaimed, then of their being Punished, and urging the Execution of the Laws no farther,
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Nay, See that your Conduct in this matter be answerable to these excellent Principles. Let not your Zeal in any Case, Transport you beyond the bounds of the Law, to the least prejudice of any Man's Civil Liberties and Rights. Use your utmost caution against prosecuting so good an End, by any Irregular or unwarrantable Means. For nothing can more effectually wound your Design,
Nay, See that your Conduct in this matter be answerable to these excellent Principles. Let not your Zeal in any Case, Transport you beyond the bounds of the Law, to the least prejudice of any Man's Civil Liberties and Rights. Use your utmost caution against prosecuting so good an End, by any Irregular or unwarrantable Means. For nothing can more effectually wound your Design,
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But while you are Conscious to your selves, that you act from truly Pious Motives, and in so regular a way, I doubt not you'll find the Remembrance of your Fidelity and Diligence in this great Work, Sweet and Refreshing. For no Services we pay to God, do usually yield us such solid Comfort in the Review,
But while you Are Conscious to your selves, that you act from truly Pious Motives, and in so regular a Way, I doubt not You'll find the Remembrance of your Fidis and Diligence in this great Work, Sweet and Refreshing. For no Services we pay to God, do usually yield us such solid Comfort in the Review,
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as those wherein we most sincerely aim at his Glory, and are carried on by a fervent Love of him, in opposition to our worldly advantage and fleshly Ease.
as those wherein we most sincerely aim At his Glory, and Are carried on by a fervent Love of him, in opposition to our worldly advantage and fleshly Ease.
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And, 'tis these that Raise us to the firmest persuasion of Divine Acceptance, and to the most lively hope of a future Reward. And sure, the Acceptance and Approbation of the great God, will infinitely countervail the censures and reproaches of blind and prejudic't Men; and his glorious Recompence will infinitely out-weigh all that we can possibly Suffer from their Malice or furious Revenge.
And, it's these that Raise us to the firmest persuasion of Divine Acceptance, and to the most lively hope of a future Reward. And sure, the Acceptance and Approbation of the great God, will infinitely countervail the censures and Reproaches of blind and prejudiced Men; and his glorious Recompense will infinitely outweigh all that we can possibly Suffer from their Malice or furious Revenge.
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Whereas I fear those that have the same opportunities and advantages with you to be serviceable in a Design, wherein the honour of God is so highly concern'd,
Whereas I Fear those that have the same opportunities and advantages with you to be serviceable in a Design, wherein the honour of God is so highly concerned,
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or loath to run any hazard by it) will one day find their Consciences charge 'em with the guilt of wretched Neutrality and Lukewarmness in the cause of God;
or loath to run any hazard by it) will one day find their Consciences charge they with the guilt of wretched Neutrality and Lukewarmness in the cause of God;
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and the review of it will render the thoughts of their final account less comfortable to 'em O do not then to avoid the displeasure of Men incurr the more terrible displeasure of the Great God,
and the review of it will render the thoughts of their final account less comfortable to they Oh do not then to avoid the displeasure of Men incur the more terrible displeasure of the Great God,
Yet we shou'd be so far from being proud thereof, that we shou'd rather retain a humbling sense of those sinful Defects that have attended it, which make us stand in great need of his abundant Mercy to Pardon and Spare us.
Yet we should be so Far from being proud thereof, that we should rather retain a humbling sense of those sinful Defects that have attended it, which make us stand in great need of his abundant Mercy to Pardon and Spare us.
and implores him to remember him for it; yet he was so far from imagining, that he had hereby merited any thing at his hands, that on the contrary, in the abasing sense of his own manifold failures therein, he adds this humble Request also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy Mercy.
and implores him to Remember him for it; yet he was so Far from imagining, that he had hereby merited any thing At his hands, that on the contrary, in the abasing sense of his own manifold failures therein, he adds this humble Request also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy Mercy.
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And indeed, so far are we in point of Strict Justice, from deserving any thing from the great God, that 'tis meer Mercy in him, to accept the best of our defiled Services,
And indeed, so Far Are we in point of Strict justice, from deserving any thing from the great God, that it's mere Mercy in him, to accept the best of our defiled Services,
So little reason have we, for any High and self exalting thoughts, of our own defective Obedience, which needs the blood of Sprinkling, to cleanse away the Stains of it.
So little reason have we, for any High and self exalting thoughts, of our own defective obedience, which needs the blood of Sprinkling, to cleanse away the Stains of it.
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If there be any difference between us and profligate sinners themselves, we must chiefly ascribe it to the distinguishing Grace of God, 'Tis He that inspires us with Zeal and Resolution for so hazardous and difficult a Work:
If there be any difference between us and profligate Sinners themselves, we must chiefly ascribe it to the distinguishing Grace of God, It's He that inspires us with Zeal and Resolution for so hazardous and difficult a Work:
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But especially we shou'd consider that we neither perform this nor any other part of the Work assign'd us, without great weakness and imperfection, without manifold frailties and failings,
But especially we should Consider that we neither perform this nor any other part of the Work assigned us, without great weakness and imperfection, without manifold frailties and failings,
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So that we must after our purest Services wash our Robes and make 'em white in the blood of the Lamb, 7 Rev. 14. After all we have done, we must say as our Lord has taught us, That we are but unproficable Servants that have only done that which was our duty to do. 17 Luke 10 v.
So that we must After our Purest Services wash our Robes and make they white in the blood of the Lamb, 7 Rev. 14. After all we have done, we must say as our Lord has taught us, That we Are but unproficable Servants that have only done that which was our duty to do. 17 Lycia 10 v.
And now I shall conclude this Discourse with one general Remark concerning this eminent Reformer Nehemiah, viz. That in the whole History of his Transactions, we may see very conspicuous characters, not only of his signal Piety, but of his universal Probity and Goodness. His whole life seems to have been of a piece, most upright and unblameable.
And now I shall conclude this Discourse with one general Remark Concerning this eminent Reformer Nehemiah, viz. That in the Whole History of his Transactions, we may see very conspicuous characters, not only of his signal Piety, but of his universal Probity and goodness. His Whole life seems to have been of a piece, most upright and unblameable.
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For, shou'd you be guilty of any of those Vices your selves which you convict others of, this wou'd render all your pretences to Zeal for Reformation of manners, the object of publick Contempt and Indignation. Who wou'd not in this case upbraid you in the Language of the Apostle, Thou that sayest another shou'd not commit Adultery, Dost thou commit Adultery? Thou that makest thy boast of the Law through breaking the Law dishonourest thou God? 2 Rom. 22, 23. Nay, this is not enough, your Conversation must not only be free from these Vices,
For, should you be guilty of any of those Vices your selves which you convict Others of, this would render all your pretences to Zeal for Reformation of manners, the Object of public Contempt and Indignation. Who would not in this case upbraid you in the Language of the Apostle, Thou that Sayest Another should not commit Adultery, Dost thou commit Adultery? Thou that Makest thy boast of the Law through breaking the Law dishonourest thou God? 2 Rom. 22, 23. Nay, this is not enough, your Conversation must not only be free from these Vices,
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but from all other Instances of such known, and equally heinous Immorality and Wickedness, even such as human Laws may not take cognizance of, to Restrain and Punish.
but from all other Instances of such known, and equally heinous Immorality and Wickedness, even such as human Laws may not take cognizance of, to Restrain and punish.
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For if you, that will not Whore or Swear, or Prophane the Lord's-Day, yet will Lye or Defraud, Grind and Oppress, &c. Who will not be ready to Reproach your forwardness to Punish those other Sins, in the Language of our Saviour, Thou Hypocrite, first cast the beam out of thine own Eye,
For if you, that will not Whore or Swear, or Profane the Lord's day, yet will Lie or Defraud, Grind and Oppress, etc. Who will not be ready to Reproach your forwardness to punish those other Sins, in the Language of our Saviour, Thou Hypocrite, First cast the beam out of thine own Eye,
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7 Matth. 5. v. Who can forbear to say, Physician heal thy self; First strictly reform thy own life, before thou settest up for a Reformer of the Age. The Snuffers of the Sanctuary were to be of pure Gold. And their Light shou'd shine brightly in all good Works, who go about to reclaim others from their Works of Darkness. In a word, Your abounding in all the fruits of Piety and Holiness, Justice and Charity, Humility and Meekness, Sobriety and Heavenliness, will be the highest Credit, and the best support to the excellent Cause you are engag'd in,
7 Matthew 5. v. Who can forbear to say, physician heal thy self; First strictly reform thy own life, before thou settest up for a Reformer of the Age. The Snuffers of the Sanctuary were to be of pure Gold. And their Light should shine brightly in all good Works, who go about to reclaim Others from their Works of Darkness. In a word, Your abounding in all the fruits of Piety and Holiness, justice and Charity, Humility and Meekness, Sobriety and Heavenliness, will be the highest Credit, and the best support to the excellent Cause you Are engaged in,
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and approv'd by all good Men, that I doubt not you may apply to your selves for your Encouragement in prosecuting it, what God himself speaks to the Jews,
and approved by all good Men, that I doubt not you may apply to your selves for your Encouragement in prosecuting it, what God himself speaks to the jews,
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2 Hag. 19. v. And I am truly persuaded, that his gracious Providence will give us occasion, from these our sincere and vigorous attempts against Irreligion and Vice, to Date, not only the sensible Revival of the Internal Interest of true Religion, but also the Rising Prosperity and Glory of these Kingdoms.
2 Hag. 19. v. And I am truly persuaded, that his gracious Providence will give us occasion, from these our sincere and vigorous attempts against Irreligion and Vice, to Date, not only the sensible Revival of the Internal Interest of true Religion, but also the Rising Prosperity and Glory of these Kingdoms.
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