The excellency of the Christian revelation, as it promiseth assistance, and compleat salvation to sinners a sermon preach'd in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, November the 6th, 1699, being the eighth, for this year, of the lecture founded by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq. / by Samuel Bradford ...
IN discoursing of the Method, in which the great Mediator between God and Man, Christ Jesus, hath undertaken to save Sinners, I propos'd to consider the Necessities of fallen Men,
IN discoursing of the Method, in which the great Mediator between God and Man, christ jesus, hath undertaken to save Sinners, I proposed to Consider the Necessities of fallen Men,
and thereby to evince both that we had very great need of the assistance of a Mediator, and that no Method, which we can possibly think of, could have so fully answer'd the end of providing for our Necessities, as that which our blessed Saviour, by his coming into the World hath been pleas'd to take.
and thereby to evince both that we had very great need of the assistance of a Mediator, and that no Method, which we can possibly think of, could have so Fully answered the end of providing for our Necessities, as that which our blessed Saviour, by his coming into the World hath been pleased to take.
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The two former of these I have consider'd at large, and now proceed to those two which remain, which I shall treat of with greater Brevity, what I have to offer upon these Heads, not requiring so much inlargment, as on the former.
The two former of these I have considered At large, and now proceed to those two which remain, which I shall Treat of with greater Brevity, what I have to offer upon these Heads, not requiring so much Enlargement, as on the former.
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Thirdly therefore, The next Difficulty which fallen Men are under, is this, That they find themselves indispos'd and unable to comply with the Divine Will,
Thirdly Therefore, The next Difficulty which fallen Men Are under, is this, That they find themselves indisposed and unable to comply with the Divine Will,
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and will seriously study the Writings of the New Testament, in which a particular account of each of them is contain'd, must acknowledge, that a profess'd Christian cannot want sufficient Instruction, in all the particulars of his Duty:
and will seriously study the Writings of the New Testament, in which a particular account of each of them is contained, must acknowledge, that a professed Christian cannot want sufficient Instruction, in all the particulars of his Duty:
But there is still something farther necessary, viz. to be both able and willing to comply with the Precepts, and to imitate the Example thus set before him.
But there is still something farther necessary, viz. to be both able and willing to comply with the Precepts, and to imitate the Exampl thus Set before him.
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Christians themselves confess, and complain with the Apostle, that they see another Law in their Members, warring against the Law of their Minds, which, antecedently to the Grace of the Gospel, brings them into Captivity. And the Adversaries of Christianity make this a great Objection against our holy Profession,
Christians themselves confess, and complain with the Apostle, that they see Another Law in their Members, warring against the Law of their Minds, which, antecedently to the Grace of the Gospel, brings them into Captivity. And the Adversaries of Christianity make this a great Objection against our holy Profession,
And this is evidently the Reason, why so many profess'd Christians act disagreeably to their Profession, viz. That their Appetites and Passions are too strong for their Understanding and Reason:
And this is evidently the Reason, why so many professed Christians act disagreeably to their Profession, viz. That their Appetites and Passion Are too strong for their Understanding and Reason:
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to Will, that is to have some faint and imperfect inclination to act according to the conviction of their Judgments, is present with them; but how to perform that which is good, they find not:
to Will, that is to have Some faint and imperfect inclination to act according to the conviction of their Judgments, is present with them; but how to perform that which is good, they find not:
for after all, the Experience of every good Christian fully satisfies him, that the present Pleasure, which attends a faithful compliance with the Precepts of the Gospel, greatly preponderates all its difficulties;
for After all, the Experience of every good Christian Fully Satisfies him, that the present Pleasure, which attends a faithful compliance with the Precepts of the Gospel, greatly preponderates all its difficulties;
But nevertheless, thus it falls out, through the Error and Corruption of Mankind, that Men are frequently misled by a present Pleasure, which they feel in complying with their sensual inclinations;
But nevertheless, thus it falls out, through the Error and Corruption of Mankind, that Men Are frequently misled by a present Pleasure, which they feel in complying with their sensual inclinations;
Now to balance this, our Blessed Saviour hath by his Gospel propos'd, over and above the present satisfaction and Pleasure which are to be found in compliance with his Laws, future rewards for our Obedience,
Now to balance this, our Blessed Saviour hath by his Gospel proposed, over and above the present satisfaction and Pleasure which Are to be found in compliance with his Laws, future rewards for our obedience,
and they are of especial Use to us, during this state of our Tryal, to preserve us from being influenc'd by the false and deceitful appearances of present and sensible Objects.
and they Are of especial Use to us, during this state of our Trial, to preserve us from being influenced by the false and deceitful appearances of present and sensible Objects.
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as to those who thoroughly believe and consider them, will appear infinitely to outweigh all the present Pleasures by which foolish Sinners are courted,
as to those who thoroughly believe and Consider them, will appear infinitely to outweigh all the present Pleasures by which foolish Sinners Are courted,
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but from the general view which the Gospel hath given us, both of the Quality, and the Duration of this future Happiness and Misery, we have all the reason in the World to infer, that nothing,
but from the general view which the Gospel hath given us, both of the Quality, and the Duration of this future Happiness and Misery, we have all the reason in the World to infer, that nothing,
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but either downright disbelief of these things, or the want of representing them duly to our Minds, by frequent and serious consideration, can render them ineffectual to excite our hope and fear to that degree,
but either downright disbelief of these things, or the want of representing them duly to our Minds, by frequent and serious consideration, can render them ineffectual to excite our hope and Fear to that degree,
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For the farther promoting of which ends, the Gospel hath fully and clearly asserted the Reality and Certainty of these future Recompences, not speaking of them,
For the farther promoting of which ends, the Gospel hath Fully and clearly asserted the Reality and Certainty of these future Recompenses, not speaking of them,
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and by consequence for moving us effectually to comply with its Precepts, altogether surpasses what has been done by any other institution of Religion.
and by consequence for moving us effectually to comply with its Precepts, altogether Surpasses what has been done by any other Institution of Religion.
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It would be ridiculous to compare the dreams of Pagan Poets, or the Mahometan Fables, concerning the Rewards and Punishments of the life to come, with the Promises and Threatnings of the Gospel.
It would be ridiculous to compare the dreams of Pagan Poets, or the Mahometan Fables, Concerning the Rewards and Punishments of the life to come, with the Promises and Threatenings of the Gospel.
As to the Mosaical Institution, which we Christians acknowledge to have been Divine, it look'd no farther in its Promises and Threatnings, at least not in plain and express terms,
As to the Mosaical Institution, which we Christians acknowledge to have been Divine, it looked no farther in its Promises and Threatenings, At least not in plain and express terms,
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but yet the wisest and best Philosophers express'd themselves very dubiously with respect to a future State, of which sufficient Evidence might be produc'd both from Socrates amongst the Greeks, and Tully amongst the Romans, who seem to have gone as far as any others in the Expectation and Hope of Immortality;
but yet the Wisest and best Philosophers expressed themselves very dubiously with respect to a future State, of which sufficient Evidence might be produced both from Socrates among the Greeks, and Tully among the Roman, who seem to have gone as Far as any Others in the Expectation and Hope of Immortality;
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as might suffice to balance the Temptations of the present Life, at least with the vulgar and unthinking part of Men, which is by far the greater number.
as might suffice to balance the Temptations of the present Life, At least with the Vulgar and unthinking part of Men, which is by Far the greater number.
Whereas the Gospel speaks so plainly, and so positively of these matters, as may be sufficient to influence all sorts of Men by whom it is believed. To conclude this Particular;
Whereas the Gospel speaks so plainly, and so positively of these matters, as may be sufficient to influence all sorts of Men by whom it is believed. To conclude this Particular;
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The belief of the Recompences of the Life to come, as reveal'd by the Gospel, is that which has made so wide a difference between the Christian and the Pagan World.
The belief of the Recompenses of the Life to come, as revealed by the Gospel, is that which has made so wide a difference between the Christian and the Pagan World.
There are indeed in this degenerate State of the Christian Church, abundance of Men professing themselves Christians, who are yet as unreform'd as the worst of Infidels:
There Are indeed in this degenerate State of the Christian Church, abundance of Men professing themselves Christians, who Are yet as unreformed as the worst of Infidels:
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But as this is certain, that where Christianity is Profess'd, there are far greater numbers of all Ranks of Men, who are persuaded to the practice of Piety and Virtue,
But as this is certain, that where Christianity is Professed, there Are Far greater numbers of all Ranks of Men, who Are persuaded to the practice of Piety and Virtue,
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And 'tis that, which those who are become Christians in good earnest, hearty lovers of Piety and Virtue, are forc'd often to have recourse to, seriously representing to their own Minds, those future Recompenses which the Gospel assures them of, in order to the strengthening their good Resolutions, and the fortifying themselves against the many Temptations they meet with in this evil World.
And it's that, which those who Are become Christians in good earnest, hearty lovers of Piety and Virtue, Are forced often to have recourse to, seriously representing to their own Minds, those future Recompenses which the Gospel assures them of, in order to the strengthening their good Resolutions, and the fortifying themselves against the many Temptations they meet with in this evil World.
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By all which, we may perceive the great Usefulness, and even Necessity of these Motives, which the Gospel hath offer'd to our Consideration. But this is not all; for
By all which, we may perceive the great Usefulness, and even Necessity of these Motives, which the Gospel hath offered to our Consideration. But this is not all; for
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Every created and finite Spirit must be supposed necessarily and constantly to depend upon that Spirit which is uncreated and infinite, ever standing in need of Influences from him.
Every created and finite Spirit must be supposed necessarily and constantly to depend upon that Spirit which is uncreated and infinite, ever standing in need of Influences from him.
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This, as I have formerly observ'd, results from the Nature and Condition of a Creature, to be of it self mutable and fallible, insomuch that it can by no other means preserve its Integrity,
This, as I have formerly observed, results from the Nature and Condition of a Creature, to be of it self mutable and fallible, insomuch that it can by no other means preserve its Integrity,
It was, as I have taken Notice, from neglecting to adhere to God and depend upon him, that our first Parents apostatiz'd, whereby they and their Off-spring became, not mutable and fallible; that they were before;
It was, as I have taken Notice, from neglecting to adhere to God and depend upon him, that our First Parents apostatized, whereby they and their Offspring became, not mutable and fallible; that they were before;
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but, as Experience too plainly proves, very much disorder'd and weaken'd in all their Faculties, having contracted an Indisposition to that which is Good, together with strong Habits of Sin. The Spirit, having once given way to the Flesh, lost its Authority and Government, which it cannot easily reassume.
but, as Experience too plainly Proves, very much disordered and weakened in all their Faculties, having contracted an Indisposition to that which is Good, together with strong Habits of Sin. The Spirit, having once given Way to the Flesh, lost its authority and Government, which it cannot Easily reassume.
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In order therefore to a recovery from this state, to effect which is the great design of Christianity, there must be a supply of new strength, some extraordinary influences from the Divine Spirit, to reduce the Soul into good Order,
In order Therefore to a recovery from this state, to Effect which is the great Design of Christianity, there must be a supply of new strength, Some extraordinary influences from the Divine Spirit, to reduce the Soul into good Order,
But, as the greater part of Man were left to the suggestions of Nature, and the conjectures of Reason in this case, having no express Declaration or Promise, which they knew of, upon which they might depend;
But, as the greater part of Man were left to the suggestions of Nature, and the Conjectures of Reason in this case, having no express Declaration or Promise, which they knew of, upon which they might depend;
than of their own Law, the Promises of which, as I before observ'd, were chiefly of the good things of this life, what was beyond this being rather obscurely hinted to them, than plainly express'd.
than of their own Law, the Promises of which, as I before observed, were chiefly of the good things of this life, what was beyond this being rather obscurely hinted to them, than plainly expressed.
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For which reason St. Paul, who very well understood the Jewish Law, and was thoroughly acquainted with the sense in which his Countrymen generally understood it, says, That sin taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought all manner of Concupiscence;
For which reason Saint Paul, who very well understood the Jewish Law, and was thoroughly acquainted with the sense in which his Countrymen generally understood it, Says, That since taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought all manner of Concupiscence;
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The Prophets indeed utter'd many Predictions of a plentiful Effusion of the Divine Spirit: But this was to be in the Days of the Messiah, as the Jews did,
The prophets indeed uttered many Predictions of a plentiful Effusion of the Divine Spirit: But this was to be in the Days of the Messiah, as the jews did,
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and Professors of Christianity, to enable them to do extraordinary Works, and to capacitate them to discharge and undergo their Employments and their Sufferings:
and Professors of Christianity, to enable them to do extraordinary Works, and to capacitate them to discharge and undergo their Employments and their Sufferings:
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And not only so, but we have moreover, both from our Lord and his Apostles, express and clear Promises of the Communication of the same Spirit, to enlighten and assist the Minds of Christians in every succeeding Age.
And not only so, but we have moreover, both from our Lord and his Apostles, express and clear Promises of the Communication of the same Spirit, to enlighten and assist the Minds of Christians in every succeeding Age.
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Our Lord to this purpose did in general declare the readiness of Almighty God, to give his Holy Spirit to all those who should ask it of him, arguing from the goodness of God,
Our Lord to this purpose did in general declare the readiness of Almighty God, to give his Holy Spirit to all those who should ask it of him, arguing from the Goodness of God,
as on the day of Pentecost, as a pledge of his being thenceforward to direct and assist the Church of Christ in all succeeding Ages, a Promise to that purpose being given to all the Members of the Christian Body.
as on the day of Pentecost, as a pledge of his being thenceforward to Direct and assist the Church of christ in all succeeding Ages, a Promise to that purpose being given to all the Members of the Christian Body.
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When, in the place before-cited, he had complain'd of the Law in the Members whereby Men are Captivated, and thereupon express'd very pathetically his Sense of the Wretchedness of Men, by reason of the Body of Death which they carry about with them, he concludes with triumphing in the Grace of the Gospel, I thank God, through Jesus Christ our Lord;
When, in the place before-cited, he had complained of the Law in the Members whereby Men Are Captivated, and thereupon expressed very pathetically his Sense of the Wretchedness of Men, by reason of the Body of Death which they carry about with them, he concludes with triumphing in the Grace of the Gospel, I thank God, through jesus christ our Lord;
as much as to say, that by embracing the Gospel of Christ, he was not only freed from Condemnation, on account either of his past Faults, or his present unavoidable Infirmities;
as much as to say, that by embracing the Gospel of christ, he was not only freed from Condemnation, on account either of his past Faults, or his present unavoidable Infirmities;
this being the great Promise of the Gospel, declar'd throughout the Sacred Writings, that the Divine Spirit should be imparted in a free and plentiful manner to those, who should embrace the Christian Religion.
this being the great Promise of the Gospel, declared throughout the Sacred Writings, that the Divine Spirit should be imparted in a free and plentiful manner to those, who should embrace the Christian Religion.
And this certainly is a sufficient Provision against the indisposition and inability of Men's Minds to comply with the Divine Will, when reveal'd to them.
And this Certainly is a sufficient Provision against the indisposition and inability of Men's Minds to comply with the Divine Will, when revealed to them.
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If it be objected, that we want instances amongst the Professors of Christianity, to verify this Doctrine, that the Divine Spirit is thus imparted by the Gospel; the Answer is easy.
If it be objected, that we want instances among the Professors of Christianity, to verify this Doctrine, that the Divine Spirit is thus imparted by the Gospel; the Answer is easy.
though, God knows, too few, to the great scandal of Unbelievers, who are not willing to consider this matter thoroughly, but are forward to catch at any seeming advantage, for justifying their Insidelity.
though, God knows, too few, to the great scandal of Unbelievers, who Are not willing to Consider this matter thoroughly, but Are forward to catch At any seeming advantage, for justifying their Infidelity.
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or the Pleasures of Life are moreover apt to employ or divert them to that degree, that unless some farther course be taken to turn the Stream of their Thoughts the right way, all that we have hitherto mention'd may be lost upon them.
or the Pleasures of Life Are moreover apt to employ or divert them to that degree, that unless Some farther course be taken to turn the Stream of their Thoughts the right Way, all that we have hitherto mentioned may be lost upon them.
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Besides that the Spirit of God being invisible, and his influences, suitable to his Nature, secret and indiscernible to sensual and worldly Men (which is the reason our Saviour assigns,
Beside that the Spirit of God being invisible, and his influences, suitable to his Nature, secret and indiscernible to sensual and worldly Men (which is the reason our Saviour assigns,
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but he hath farthermore appointed certain Institutions, to be constantly observ'd in his Church, and settled an Order of Men as his Ministers, to see them observ'd,
but he hath farthermore appointed certain Institutions, to be constantly observed in his Church, and settled an Order of Men as his Ministers, to see them observed,
Thus he order'd the Apostles and their Successors in the work of the Ministry, to receive into the number of his Disciples, all such as should profess their Repentance and Faith in him, by the external Rite of washing them with Water, in the Name of the Father, the Son,
Thus he ordered the Apostles and their Successors in the work of the Ministry, to receive into the number of his Disciples, all such as should profess their Repentance and Faith in him, by the external Rite of washing them with Water, in the Name of the Father, the Son,
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and the Holy Ghost, thereby listing and enrolling them, as Servants of the Blessed Trinity, and engaging them by a solemn and publick Profession to declare themselves such.
and the Holy Ghost, thereby listing and enrolling them, as Servants of the Blessed Trinity, and engaging them by a solemn and public Profession to declare themselves such.
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particularly, that on a certain Day, every Week, besides other occasional Assemblies, they shall meet in most solemn manner, to offer up the sacrifice of Praise and Prayer to the great Father of all, in the Name of his only begotten Son;
particularly, that on a certain Day, every Week, beside other occasional Assemblies, they shall meet in most solemn manner, to offer up the sacrifice of Praise and Prayer to the great Father of all, in the Name of his only begotten Son;
He hath farther appointed, That in these solemn Assemblies, they shall frequently commemorate the great Sacrifice which he made of himself upon the Cross, by partaking of that Entertainment which he hath assign'd them at his own Table, thereby not only professing themselves all Members of the same Body,
He hath farther appointed, That in these solemn Assemblies, they shall frequently commemorate the great Sacrifice which he made of himself upon the Cross, by partaking of that Entertainment which he hath assigned them At his own Table, thereby not only professing themselves all Members of the same Body,
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but at the same time also representing to God, to themselves, and to one another, the infinite love of God to Sinners, through a Mediator, and solemnly engaging themselves afresh to continue the Disciples of Jesus Christ.
but At the same time also representing to God, to themselves, and to one Another, the infinite love of God to Sinners, through a Mediator, and solemnly engaging themselves afresh to continue the Disciples of jesus christ.
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Now these Institutions, howsoever they may be despised by the prophane, unthinking, or supercilious sort of Infidels, whosoever seriously considers them, cannot but see, that they have a natural and strong tendency to engage the Thoughts,
Now these Institutions, howsoever they may be despised by the profane, unthinking, or supercilious sort of Infidels, whosoever seriously considers them, cannot but see, that they have a natural and strong tendency to engage the Thoughts,
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and awaken the Minds of those that use them, and thereby to render both the Precepts, and the Example, and the Motives of the Gospel useful to the ends for which they were design'd.
and awaken the Minds of those that use them, and thereby to render both the Precepts, and the Exampl, and the Motives of the Gospel useful to the ends for which they were designed.
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He else-where declares in general, that where two or three are gathered together in his Name, there is he in the midst of them, viz. by the presence and assistance of his Holy Spirit.
He elsewhere declares in general, that where two or three Are gathered together in his Name, there is he in the midst of them, viz. by the presence and assistance of his Holy Spirit.
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As to the Sacrament of Baptism, St. Peter is very express, in the place before cited, where exhorting his Hearers to Repent and be Baptized, he encourages them by proposing the Benefits which they should receive thereby,
As to the Sacrament of Baptism, Saint Peter is very express, in the place before cited, where exhorting his Hearers to repent and be Baptised, he encourages them by proposing the Benefits which they should receive thereby,
For which reason our Saviour himself, in his discourse with Nicodemus joyn'd together Regeneration by Water and by the Spirit; and St. Paul, speaking of the same Rite, says, that Christians were sav'd, according to the Mercy of God, by the laver of Regeneration,
For which reason our Saviour himself, in his discourse with Nicodemus joined together Regeneration by Water and by the Spirit; and Saint Paul, speaking of the same Rite, Says, that Christians were saved, according to the Mercy of God, by the laver of Regeneration,
And so likewise as to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, it is intended not only to exhibit to Christians the Elements of Bread and Wine in Memory of our Saviour's Passion;
And so likewise as to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, it is intended not only to exhibit to Christians the Elements of Bred and Wine in Memory of our Saviour's Passion;
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but according to St. Paul 's Expression, the Cup of Blessing, then blessed is the Communion of the Blood of Christ, the Bread then broken is the Communion of the Body of Christ, viz. a Communion or Participation of all the Benefits purchas'd by breaking the Body and shedding the Blood of Jesus, of which a principal one is, the Grace of the Divine Spirit to strengthen our Souls. To conclude this particular;
but according to Saint Paul is Expression, the Cup of Blessing, then blessed is the Communion of the Blood of christ, the Bred then broken is the Communion of the Body of christ, viz. a Communion or Participation of all the Benefits purchased by breaking the Body and shedding the Blood of jesus, of which a principal one is, the Grace of the Divine Spirit to strengthen our Souls. To conclude this particular;
The Gospel is styl'd, as I before observ'd, the Law of the Spirit of Life; the Ministers of the New Testament are said to be Ministers not of the Letter, but of the Spirit.
The Gospel is styled, as I before observed, the Law of the Spirit of Life; the Ministers of the New Testament Are said to be Ministers not of the letter, but of the Spirit.
When they perform the Offices of their Function, one is said to Plant, and another to Water, whilst God giveth the increase, viz. by the Operation of his Holy Spirit accompanying these external Ministrations;
When they perform the Offices of their Function, one is said to Plant, and Another to Water, while God gives the increase, viz. by the Operation of his Holy Spirit accompanying these external Ministrations;
all which passages do evidently import, that the external Ministrations of Religion in the Christian Church, are design'd as so many means of deriving the internal Grace of the good Spirit to those who faithfully make use of them.
all which passages do evidently import, that the external Ministrations of Religion in the Christian Church, Are designed as so many means of deriving the internal Grace of the good Spirit to those who faithfully make use of them.
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and divers Washings and carnal Ordinances, impos'd on them until the time of Reformation; all which were only Examples and Shadows of heavenly things:
and diverse Washings and carnal Ordinances, imposed on them until the time of Reformation; all which were only Examples and Shadows of heavenly things:
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But Jesus hath obtain'd a more excellent Ministry, by how much also he is the Mediator of a better Covenant, which was establish'd upon better Promises, viz. such as these, that God would put his Laws into their Mind,
But jesus hath obtained a more excellent Ministry, by how much also he is the Mediator of a better Covenant, which was established upon better Promises, viz. such as these, that God would put his Laws into their Mind,
Every other Profession of Religion had likewise its external Rites and Ordinances belonging to it; but I think I may fairly leave it to the Judgment of any serious Deist,
Every other Profession of Religion had likewise its external Rites and Ordinances belonging to it; but I think I may fairly leave it to the Judgement of any serious Deist,
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whether the Christian Institutions already mentioned, are not much more rational, decent, easy, and every way better adapted to the ends for which they are design'd,
whither the Christian Institutions already mentioned, Are not much more rational, decent, easy, and every Way better adapted to the ends for which they Are designed,
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The remaining Consequences of our Apostacy from God, which I took notice of in a former Lecture, are all the Calamities of this present life, concluded at last with a Seperation of Soul and Body by Death,
The remaining Consequences of our Apostasy from God, which I took notice of in a former Lecture, Are all the Calamities of this present life, concluded At last with a Separation of Soul and Body by Death,
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and followed in a future state with all those Evils, to which an immortal Soul seperated from its Body is there liable, which are more than we are able to enumerate,
and followed in a future state with all those Evils, to which an immortal Soul separated from its Body is there liable, which Are more than we Are able to enumerate,
No humane Wit or Power, as Experience proves, can ward off abundance of those Calamities to which all Men are obnoxious from the present state of things in this lower World;
No humane Wit or Power, as Experience Proves, can ward off abundance of those Calamities to which all Men Are obnoxious from the present state of things in this lower World;
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nor can the wealth of the richest Man upon Earth purchase an Exemption from them. The wise Man must die, as certainly as the Fool; the Prince, as the Peasant;
nor can the wealth of the Richest Man upon Earth purchase an Exemption from them. The wise Man must die, as Certainly as the Fool; the Prince, as the Peasant;
as clogs to their Spirits, and therefore may have desir'd and chosen to be deliver'd from them, in order to have their Spirits set at liberty from their present incumbrance;
as clogs to their Spirits, and Therefore may have desired and chosen to be Delivered from them, in order to have their Spirits Set At liberty from their present encumbrance;
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and that ardent desire of life which is implanted in humane Nature, seem plainly to intimate, that we cannot be compleatly happy without consisting of Soul and Body united.
and that Ardent desire of life which is implanted in humane Nature, seem plainly to intimate, that we cannot be completely happy without consisting of Soul and Body united.
Thus St. Paul, having mentioned the earnest expectation which the whole Creation hath of being deliver'd from Vanity, and that bondage of Corruption to which it is at present subjected, he adds, And not only they, but our selves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit,
Thus Saint Paul, having mentioned the earnest expectation which the Whole Creation hath of being Delivered from Vanity, and that bondage of Corruption to which it is At present subjected, he adds, And not only they, but our selves also, which have the First fruits of the Spirit,
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intimating, that Christians will not be compleatly happy, till their Bodies shall be redeem'd from Corruption; and till their Souls shall be cloath'd with such Bodies as shall be prepar'd for them at the Resurrection;
intimating, that Christians will not be completely happy, till their Bodies shall be redeemed from Corruption; and till their Souls shall be clothed with such Bodies as shall be prepared for them At the Resurrection;
The Gospel hath assur'd us, and we Christians do firmly believe, as fundamental Articles of our Faith, that as our Lord died to made Expiation for our Sins,
The Gospel hath assured us, and we Christians do firmly believe, as fundamental Articles of our Faith, that as our Lord died to made Expiation for our Sins,
and One who hath such an Interest in the Father of all, that by him we may go freely to the throne of Grace, obtaining Mercy and finding Grace to help in time of need:
and One who hath such an Interest in the Father of all, that by him we may go freely to the throne of Grace, obtaining Mercy and finding Grace to help in time of need:
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who although he doth not think fit to deliver us at present from all the Calamities of this Life, yet will cause all things to work together for our good;
who although he does not think fit to deliver us At present from all the Calamities of this Life, yet will cause all things to work together for our good;
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Who, although he permits us to remain liable to Death, as the just Reward of our Transgression, yet being Lord both of the Dead and the Living, will receive our Souls at the hour of Death,
Who, although he permits us to remain liable to Death, as the just Reward of our Transgression, yet being Lord both of the Dead and the Living, will receive our Souls At the hour of Death,
and take care of them during their state of Seperation, reviving them with his Insluences, and filling them with the comfortable Expectation of their more compleat Happiness.
and take care of them during their state of Separation, reviving them with his Influences, and filling them with the comfortable Expectation of their more complete Happiness.
Finally we are assur'd, that as he will obtain of the Father, and confer upon his faithful Servants, all that is truly good and fit for them, during this state of their Tryal,
Finally we Are assured, that as he will obtain of the Father, and confer upon his faithful Servants, all that is truly good and fit for them, during this state of their Trial,
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This is that Provision, which our Blessed Saviour, according to the Declaration of his Gospel, hath graciously made, in this last instance of our Necessity;
This is that Provision, which our Blessed Saviour, according to the Declaration of his Gospel, hath graciously made, in this last instance of our Necessity;
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And thus I have finish'd what I at first proposed, with respect to the intrinsick Evidence of Christianity, shewing its Credibility from considering the Persons whom Christ Jesus came to save;
And thus I have finished what I At First proposed, with respect to the intrinsic Evidence of Christianity, showing its Credibility from considering the Persons whom christ jesus Come to save;
If in doing this, I have laid down a true Scheme of our holy Profession (as I am verily persuaded I have) according to the Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures,
If in doing this, I have laid down a true Scheme of our holy Profession (as I am verily persuaded I have) according to the Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures,
but is such, as that we are not able to frame an Idea of any Institution comparable to it, (as I firmly believe upon impartial consideration it will appear to be) it must then be granted that This is a faithful saying,
but is such, as that we Are not able to frame an Idea of any Institution comparable to it, (as I firmly believe upon impartial consideration it will appear to be) it must then be granted that This is a faithful saying,
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The external attestation, which God hath given to the Gospel, by Prophecies, Miracles, and an wonderful Success in its Propagation, will tend, where duly observ'd, not only farther to confirm this intrinsick Evidence,
The external attestation, which God hath given to the Gospel, by Prophecies, Miracles, and an wondered Success in its Propagation, will tend, where duly observed, not only farther to confirm this intrinsic Evidence,
and the external attestation it hath had, and to be sensible of the excellent Method therein propos'd for the Salvation of Sinners, prove to the World the reality and the stedfastness of this our Faith, by its influence upon our Spirits and our Lives.
and the external attestation it hath had, and to be sensible of the excellent Method therein proposed for the Salvation of Sinners, prove to the World the reality and the steadfastness of this our Faith, by its influence upon our Spirits and our Lives.
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Then shall we our selves yield a farther attestation to the truth of our Blessed Saviour's Religion, by demonstrating its Virtue and its Excellency to the unbelieving World.
Then shall we our selves yield a farther attestation to the truth of our Blessed Saviour's Religion, by Demonstrating its Virtue and its Excellency to the unbelieving World.
And may Almighty God, who hath thus graciously revea'ld himself to Mankind, by his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, send forth his holy Spirit, to accompany the preaching of this his Gospel,
And may Almighty God, who hath thus graciously revea'ld himself to Mankind, by his Son jesus christ our Lord, send forth his holy Spirit, to accompany the preaching of this his Gospel,
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so that it may be more universally receiv'd, and more thoroughly obey'd in all the Nations of the Earth, to the Glory of his Holy Name, and the Salvation of Sinners.
so that it may be more universally received, and more thoroughly obeyed in all the nations of the Earth, to the Glory of his Holy Name, and the Salvation of Sinners.
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