The imperfect promulgation of the Gospel consider'd a sermon preach'd in the Church of St. Mary le Bow, January 7, 1699/1700 : being an appendix to the lectures of the last year appointed by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq. / by Samuel Bradford.
JOHN 3.16, 17. God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish; but have everlasting Life.
JOHN 3.16, 17. God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish; but have everlasting Life.
THese are the Words of our Blessed Saviour, who, as he best understood the Extent of that Love, which moved the Almighty Father to send him into the World,
THese Are the Words of our Blessed Saviour, who, as he best understood the Extent of that Love, which moved the Almighty Father to send him into the World,
The Love of God, not to any particular Nation, but to the World in general, was the Motive upon which he gave his Son. The Design of our Lord's coming was to save not any particular Race of Men,
The Love of God, not to any particular nation, but to the World in general, was the Motive upon which he gave his Son. The Design of our Lord's coming was to save not any particular Raze of Men,
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There is indeed a Condition required of those who would partake of this Salvation, viz. that all, to whom the Gospel of Christ is publish'd, should believe in him;
There is indeed a Condition required of those who would partake of this Salvation, viz. that all, to whom the Gospel of christ is published, should believe in him;
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the Purpose of this Discourse being rather to obviate an Objection, which will easily arise in the Minds even of serious Men, such as are not dispos'd to cavil,
the Purpose of this Discourse being rather to obviate an Objection, which will Easily arise in the Minds even of serious Men, such as Are not disposed to cavil,
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whence comes it to pass, that so small a part of Mankind seem to have receiv'd Benefit from the Christian Revelation? The Case of all Men seems to have been equally deplorable, and compassionable:
whence comes it to pass, that so small a part of Mankind seem to have received Benefit from the Christian Revelation? The Case of all Men seems to have been equally deplorable, and compassionable:
Now for the easing our Minds under this Difficulty, I shall proceed gradually, laying down several Propositions, which will mutually support each other,
Now for the easing our Minds under this Difficulty, I shall proceed gradually, laying down several Propositions, which will mutually support each other,
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what canst thou know? The Measure thereof is longer than the Earth, and broader than the Sea. Great is our Lord, saith the Psalmist, and not only of great Power; but his Understanding also is infinite. And shall we finite Creatures think then to comprehend his Ways? Shall we reckon our selves competent Judges of his Actions? St. Paul thought otherwise,
what Canst thou know? The Measure thereof is longer than the Earth, and Broader than the Sea. Great is our Lord, Says the Psalmist, and not only of great Power; but his Understanding also is infinite. And shall we finite Creatures think then to comprehend his Ways? Shall we reckon our selves competent Judges of his Actions? Saint Paul Thought otherwise,
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when contemplating a Difficulty of Providence, of the same kind with that before us, he cries out, O the Depth of the Riches, both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his Judgments,
when contemplating a Difficulty of Providence, of the same kind with that before us, he cries out, Oh the Depth of the Riches, both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable Are his Judgments,
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and therefore ought to suspend our Judgments, till the Conclusion and winding up of Things. Which will appear to be more especially fit in this Case, if we consider,
and Therefore ought to suspend our Judgments, till the Conclusion and winding up of Things. Which will appear to be more especially fit in this Case, if we Consider,
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He that would give a full Account of this Matter, must be acquainted with two Particulars, which no mortal Man can certainly know, without an especial Revelation from God;
He that would give a full Account of this Matter, must be acquainted with two Particulars, which no Mortal Man can Certainly know, without an especial Revelation from God;
when their Souls shall be separated from their Bodies, have the Gospel reveal'd to them in their separate State, in order to their becoming capable of the Rewards of Christians, at the last Day.
when their Souls shall be separated from their Bodies, have the Gospel revealed to them in their separate State, in order to their becoming capable of the Rewards of Christians, At the last Day.
A late Learned and Ingenious Writer has essayed to make it probable, from a Prophetical Paragraph in the Apocalypse, that those, who shall have liv'd and dy'd without hearing of the Gospel in this present State, shall,
A late Learned and Ingenious Writer has essayed to make it probable, from a Prophetical Paragraph in the Apocalypse, that those, who shall have lived and died without hearing of the Gospel in this present State, shall,
And thus much we may safely infer from these Conjectures, that if contemplative Men can think of some such possible Ways for the solving this Difficulty, there may be many more Ways of doing it known to the Divine Understanding,
And thus much we may safely infer from these Conjectures, that if contemplative Men can think of Some such possible Ways for the solving this Difficulty, there may be many more Ways of doing it known to the Divine Understanding,
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And I confess, I would suppose any thing that is plausible, nay, any thing that is possible, much rather than entertain one hard thought of the Maker and the Redeemer of Mankind.
And I confess, I would suppose any thing that is plausible, nay, any thing that is possible, much rather than entertain one hard Thought of the Maker and the Redeemer of Mankind.
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But yet farther, no Man certainly knows what Measures God will take at the last day with those, who shall have liv'd and dyed unacquainted with the Gospel.
But yet farther, no Man Certainly knows what Measures God will take At the last day with those, who shall have lived and died unacquainted with the Gospel.
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And how God will deal with those who were under this disadvantage, the Gospel hath not so expresly told us, it's Declarations being to them, to whom it is publish'd.
And how God will deal with those who were under this disadvantage, the Gospel hath not so expressly told us, it's Declarations being to them, to whom it is published.
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Thirdly, We may our selves discern very much of the Reasonableness and fitness of that Method, which Providence hath taken, both as to the time of our Saviour's coming into the World,
Thirdly, We may our selves discern very much of the Reasonableness and fitness of that Method, which Providence hath taken, both as to the time of our Saviour's coming into the World,
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His Providence wisely and gently orders and over-rules the Affairs of Mankind, with as little Violence as is possible, drawing and leading Men to Repentance and Amendment, rather than driving and compelling them.
His Providence wisely and gently order and overrules the Affairs of Mankind, with as little Violence as is possible, drawing and leading Men to Repentance and Amendment, rather than driving and compelling them.
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and what they might farther have learned of him by contemplating his Works, there was a plain and certain Tradition both of his first forming Man, of the Law he gave to our first Parents, of their Fall,
and what they might farther have learned of him by contemplating his Works, there was a plain and certain Tradition both of his First forming Man, of the Law he gave to our First Parents, of their Fallen,
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there was, I say, a plain and certain Tradition of all these and many more Particulars, easily deriv'd down from Adam to Noah; Adam being able fully to inform Methuselah, and Methuselah to inform Noah of all that each of them knew.
there was, I say, a plain and certain Tradition of all these and many more Particulars, Easily derived down from Adam to Noah; Adam being able Fully to inform Methuselah, and Methuselah to inform Noah of all that each of them knew.
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And this one would in reason judge had been a sufficient means of instructing and reclaiming the sinful Race of Adam. And accordingly there were some in each Generation, who were recover'd from their fallen Estate to that degree,
And this one would in reason judge had been a sufficient means of instructing and reclaiming the sinful Raze of Adam. And accordingly there were Some in each Generation, who were recovered from their fallen Estate to that degree,
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and perfect (or upright ) in his Generations, and that he walked with God; as likewise that he was a Preacher of Righteousness to the World of the Ungodly.
and perfect (or upright) in his Generations, and that he walked with God; as likewise that he was a Preacher of Righteousness to the World of the Ungodly.
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Indeed when none of all these Means would prevail, but the Case of Mankind was become deplorable and utterly desperate, when God saw that the Wickedness of Man was great in the Earth,
Indeed when none of all these Means would prevail, but the Case of Mankind was become deplorable and utterly desperate, when God saw that the Wickedness of Man was great in the Earth,
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and extraordinarily preserv'd and instructed by God, was able to convey to his Off-spring a certain Tradition, both of what he had deriv'd from Adam, before the Flood,
and extraordinarily preserved and instructed by God, was able to convey to his Offspring a certain Tradition, both of what he had derived from Adam, before the Flood,
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and of what he had learn'd of God since, and especially to give them an Account of that Stupendous Judgment whereby the old World was destroy'd, one would have thought again, that this should have effectually secur'd his Race in the Practice of Piety and Virtue for the future.
and of what he had learned of God since, and especially to give them an Account of that Stupendous Judgement whereby the old World was destroyed, one would have Thought again, that this should have effectually secured his Raze in the Practice of Piety and Virtue for the future.
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even Idolatry began to infect the purest Branch deriv'd from him, God then by a special Providence again interpos'd, chusing Abraham, calling him forth from his Country and his Kindred, instructing and guiding him,
even Idolatry began to infect the Purest Branch derived from him, God then by a special Providence again interposed, choosing Abraham, calling him forth from his Country and his Kindred, instructing and guiding him,
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and as a Reward of his Eminent Faith and Piety, appointing his Posterity to be his peculiar People, whom he preserv'd and govern'd in a miracuious Manner from one Generation to another, thereby to awaken other Nations,
and as a Reward of his Eminent Faith and Piety, appointing his Posterity to be his peculiar People, whom he preserved and governed in a miracuious Manner from one Generation to Another, thereby to awaken other nations,
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Amongst them God raised up a Great Lawgiver, with a Succession of Prophets, discovering still by degrees more of his Kind Intentions towards them and all the World,
among them God raised up a Great Lawgiver, with a Succession of prophets, discovering still by Degrees more of his Kind Intentions towards them and all the World,
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When the fulness of the time was come, as St. Paul emphatically expresses it, God sent forth this great Person into the World, dignified with the Title of his only begotten Son. By which Expression, The fulness of the time, (as hath been often observ'd by those who have consider'd this Point) is not only to be understood, that it was the Time to which all the Predictions relating to the Messiah pointed;
When the fullness of the time was come, as Saint Paul emphatically Expresses it, God sent forth this great Person into the World, dignified with the Title of his only begotten Son. By which Expression, The fullness of the time, (as hath been often observed by those who have considered this Point) is not only to be understood, that it was the Time to which all the Predictions relating to the Messiah pointed;
and especially from the Divine Oracles, which about three hundred Years before our Lord appear'd, had been by Order of Ptolemy Philadelphus translated into the Greek Language,
and especially from the Divine Oracles, which about three hundred years before our Lord appeared, had been by Order of Ptolemy Philadelphus translated into the Greek Language,
Finally, it was then, when first by the Grecian, and afterward more fully by the Roman Empire, a considerable part of the World was not only conquer'd,
Finally, it was then, when First by the Grecian, and afterwards more Fully by the Roman Empire, a considerable part of the World was not only conquered,
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but civiliz'd also, and an intercourse between many Nations establish'd, and thereby a Way made for the more easie Publication of the Gospel, from Judea, throughout the then known Regions of the Earth.
but civilized also, and an intercourse between many nations established, and thereby a Way made for the more easy Publication of the Gospel, from Judea, throughout the then known Regions of the Earth.
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and what Course the first Preachers of it took to that purpose, we shall still perceive more of the Reasonableness and Fitness of the Method wich Providence hath used in this Case.
and what Course the First Preachers of it took to that purpose, we shall still perceive more of the Reasonableness and Fitness of the Method which Providence hath used in this Case.
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When our Lord commission'd his Apostles, it was to make Disciples out of all Nations, and to go into all the World and preach the Gospel to every Creature.
When our Lord commissioned his Apostles, it was to make Disciples out of all nations, and to go into all the World and preach the Gospel to every Creature.
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And the Doctrine which they were to preach, was admirably suited to this End. It was a Doctrine Rational and Pure, fit to be understood and receiv'd by every Nation under Heaven, containing nothing Singular, nothing Narrow, nothing that might separate or distinguish one Nation or Family from another;
And the Doctrine which they were to preach, was admirably suited to this End. It was a Doctrine Rational and Pure, fit to be understood and received by every nation under Heaven, containing nothing Singular, nothing Narrow, nothing that might separate or distinguish one nation or Family from Another;
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and considering farther the strong prejudices that the World lay under against this (to them) new Religion, God therefore bestow'd upon them the Gift of speaking whatsoever Languages should be necessary for propagating the Crhistian Doctrine,
and considering farther the strong prejudices that the World lay under against this (to them) new Religion, God Therefore bestowed upon them the Gift of speaking whatsoever Languages should be necessary for propagating the Christian Doctrine,
Such indeed was the Fidelity and Industry of the Apostles and their immediate Successors, and so conformable were their Lives to the excellent Doctrine which they preach'd, that Christianity had incredible Success in those early times, insomuch that in about three hundred Years, it prevail'd against all the false Religions, which had been so long receiv'd,
Such indeed was the Fidis and Industry of the Apostles and their immediate Successors, and so conformable were their Lives to the excellent Doctrine which they preached, that Christianity had incredible Success in those early times, insomuch that in about three hundred years, it prevailed against all the false Religions, which had been so long received,
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This was the Course which Providence took for the dispersion of the Knowledge of our Saviour and his Religion throughout the World, which as it was the most Natural and most reasonable Means to that End,
This was the Course which Providence took for the dispersion of the Knowledge of our Saviour and his Religion throughout the World, which as it was the most Natural and most reasonable Means to that End,
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so I can hardly doubt, but that if the Christians of the Ages following had continu'd to recommend their Profession by the Exemplariness of their Lives,
so I can hardly doubt, but that if the Christians of the Ages following had continued to recommend their Profession by the Exemplariness of their Lives,
and had retain'd that Zeal which their Predecessors shewed for propagating it in the World, it had long before this been the establish'd Religion of Mankind.
and had retained that Zeal which their Predecessors showed for propagating it in the World, it had long before this been the established Religion of Mankind.
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as to extend their Empire; (I mean not by Violence, but in Methods suitable to the Nature of this Religion;) had Christian Subjects been as eager to advance the Knowledge of our Maker and Redeemer in Foreign Parts,
as to extend their Empire; (I mean not by Violence, but in Methods suitable to the Nature of this Religion;) had Christian Subject's been as eager to advance the Knowledge of our Maker and Redeemer in Foreign Parts,
had all of us, who call our selves Christians, shewed forth in Christian Tempers and Practices, the Virtues of Him that called us, and the Excellency of the Religion he hath taught us;
had all of us, who call our selves Christians, showed forth in Christian Tempers and Practices, the Virtues of Him that called us, and the Excellency of the Religion he hath taught us;
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But 'tis what seems highly probable as to some of them, and what some Passages in Scripture seem to hint, viz. That God hath in Justice permitted this, either because,
But it's what seems highly probable as to Some of them, and what Some Passages in Scripture seem to hint, viz. That God hath in justice permitted this, either Because,
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or because he knew, what God only can know, that some Nations were so wholly indispos'd to receive it, that the Preaching of it to them would have had no other effect,
or Because he knew, what God only can know, that Some nations were so wholly indisposed to receive it, that the Preaching of it to them would have had no other Effect,
and presently after, that a Man of Macedonia appear'd to Paul in a Vision, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us; upon which they immediately bent their Course that Way, assuredly gathering, that the Lord had call'd them to preach the Gospet unto them.
and presently After, that a Man of Macedonia appeared to Paul in a Vision, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us; upon which they immediately bent their Course that Way, assuredly gathering, that the Lord had called them to preach the Gospet unto them.
Now although there might be, and probably were other Reasons, in these particular Instances, why they were diverted from Asia, and sent into Macedonia at that time;
Now although there might be, and probably were other Reasons, in these particular Instances, why they were diverted from Asia, and sent into Macedonia At that time;
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It is said that at Corinth, the Lord exciting St. Paul by another Vision to preach the Gospel there, assign'd this as one Reason, For I have much People in this City, that is, many who would,
It is said that At Corinth, the Lord exciting Saint Paul by Another Vision to preach the Gospel there, assigned this as one Reason, For I have much People in this city, that is, many who would,
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and accordingly did readily embrace the Christian Doctrine, and accordingly the Apostle continued there a Year and six Months, teaching the Word of God among them.
and accordingly did readily embrace the Christian Doctrine, and accordingly the Apostle continued there a Year and six Months, teaching the Word of God among them.
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and degenerated into such vile and devilish Dispositions, that if the Gospel were preach'd amongst them, it would only serve to aggravate their Condemnation?
and degenerated into such vile and devilish Dispositions, that if the Gospel were preached among them, it would only serve to aggravate their Condemnation?
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And again, Whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your Words, when ye depart out of that House or City, shake off the Dust of your Feet, namely, as a Testimony against them, that they had the offer of the Gospel,
And again, Whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your Words, when you depart out of that House or city, shake off the Dust of your Feet, namely, as a Testimony against them, that they had the offer of the Gospel,
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which is the Reason he assigns, Why he spake to the multitude in Parables, Whilst he reveal'd to his Disciples the Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, adding Therefore speak I to them in Parables; because they seeing, see not;
which is the Reason he assigns, Why he spoke to the multitude in Parables, While he revealed to his Disciples the Mysteres of the Kingdom of Heaven, adding Therefore speak I to them in Parables; Because they seeing, see not;
and if GOD hath not dealt as severely with others, who may have deserv'd it as much, his Goodness should not make them presume; but lead them to Repentance.
and if GOD hath not dealt as severely with Others, who may have deserved it as much, his goodness should not make them presume; but led them to Repentance.
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Fifthly, I have yet farther this weighty Consideration to offer in this Case, viz. That the Efficacy of our Saviour's Undertaking for Men, doth certainly extend much farther than the actual Knowledge of him doth.
Fifthly, I have yet farther this weighty Consideration to offer in this Case, viz. That the Efficacy of our Saviour's Undertaking for Men, does Certainly extend much farther than the actual Knowledge of him does.
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This must be suppos'd as to Infants, at least such as are enter'd into the Christian Covenant by Baptism, that they are capable of Salvation by Jesus Christ, without actually knowing and believing in him.
This must be supposed as to Infants, At least such as Are entered into the Christian Covenant by Baptism, that they Are capable of Salvation by jesus christ, without actually knowing and believing in him.
Such in truth was the Goodness of God to Mankind, as to testifie his Compassion towards them immediately after the Fall, by the Promise then made of the Woman's Seed, that is, of the Messiah, which Promise as it was renew'd upon all occasions,
Such in truth was the goodness of God to Mankind, as to testify his Compassion towards them immediately After the Fallen, by the Promise then made of the Woman's Seed, that is, of the Messiah, which Promise as it was renewed upon all occasions,
And the same Apostle in a set Discourse, expresly makes the Benefit of Christ's Death, in the design of it, to extend as far as the sin of Adam had done.
And the same Apostle in a Set Discourse, expressly makes the Benefit of Christ's Death, in the Design of it, to extend as Far as the since of Adam had done.
The Author to the Hebrews affirms, that our Saviour took our Nature upon him, that he by the Grace of God might taste death for every Man. And the same inspir'd Writer is very express in declaring, that the Sacrifice of the Death of Christ did in its Merit and Virtue reach buckward to the begining of the World,
The Author to the Hebrews affirms, that our Saviour took our Nature upon him, that he by the Grace of God might taste death for every Man. And the same inspired Writer is very express in declaring, that the Sacrifice of the Death of christ did in its Merit and Virtue reach buckward to the beginning of the World,
the Promise made soon after the Fall was a Confirmation of the same thing. God's commanding and encouraging Sacrifices still farther encouraged Repentance.
the Promise made soon After the Fallen was a Confirmation of the same thing. God's commanding and encouraging Sacrifices still farther encouraged Repentance.
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When our blessed Saviour came to declare the Will of God more fully, it was in these Terms, That Repentance and Remission of sins should be preach'd in his Name, amongst all Nations, begining at Jerusalem.
When our blessed Saviour Come to declare the Will of God more Fully, it was in these Terms, That Repentance and Remission of Sins should be preached in his Name, among all nations, beginning At Jerusalem.
yet we cannot from thence fairly conclude, that if in any other part of the World there be found any true Penitents, their Repentance shall not be accepted of God,
yet we cannot from thence fairly conclude, that if in any other part of the World there be found any true Penitents, their Repentance shall not be accepted of God,
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St. Peter seems to have done so, when upon observing how God had accepted the Prayers and the Alms of Cornelius, he own'd himself convinc'd of a Mistake which he lay under before, crying out, Of a truth I perceive, that God is no Respecter of Persons;
Saint Peter seems to have done so, when upon observing how God had accepted the Prayers and the Alms of Cornelius, he owned himself convinced of a Mistake which he lay under before, crying out, Of a truth I perceive, that God is no Respecter of Persons;
'Tis true, sometimes Faith is made the Condition of Acceptance with God, as well as Repentance, particularly in our Text, it is expresly made the Condition of Salvation:
It's true, sometime Faith is made the Condition of Acceptance with God, as well as Repentance, particularly in our Text, it is expressly made the Condition of Salvation:
And the Apostle to the Hebrews, in his excellent Discourse of Faith, even that Faith which is acceptable to God, defines it in general, a believing that God is,
And the Apostle to the Hebrews, in his excellent Discourse of Faith, even that Faith which is acceptable to God, defines it in general, a believing that God is,
What else can we think of such a Man as Job for Instance, concerning whom it is said, that he was perfect and upright, one that feared God and eschewed Evil? Who yet was not of that Family, which God had chosen to be his peculiar People,
What Else can we think of such a Man as Job for Instance, Concerning whom it is said, that he was perfect and upright, one that feared God and Eschewed Evil? Who yet was not of that Family, which God had chosen to be his peculiar People,
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but an Arabian. What shall we again think of Abimelech, a Philistian King, in whom was likewise found the Fear of God, to that degree, that upon his Admonition, he readily eschewed that Evil which he was before in danger of, though unwittingly,
but an Arabian. What shall we again think of Abimelech, a Philistian King, in whom was likewise found the fear of God, to that degree, that upon his Admonition, he readily Eschewed that Evil which he was before in danger of, though unwittingly,
and in the integrity of his Heart? And altho' I dare not profess my self assur'd of the State of Socrates, or Epictetus; yet I cannot but be strongly inclin'd to hope, that the Expiation of our Redeemer may have render'd their Repentance and Obedience in a good degree acceptable to God.
and in the integrity of his Heart? And although I Dare not profess my self assured of the State of Socrates, or Epictetus; yet I cannot but be strongly inclined to hope, that the Expiation of our Redeemer may have rendered their Repentance and obedience in a good degree acceptable to God.
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It may be, for ought we know, in this Case, as in that of Elijah, who imagin'd himself left alone, when God knew of no less than seven thousand in Israel, who had not bowed the Knee to Baal. But yet farther,
It may be, for ought we know, in this Case, as in that of Elijah, who imagined himself left alone, when God knew of no less than seven thousand in Israel, who had not bowed the Knee to Baal. But yet farther,
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Eighthly, Another Effect of the Expiation made by our Redeemer, may have been, for ought any Man can know to the contrary, the secret Operation and Influence of the Divine Spirit, enlightning and moving the Minds of Men, in all parts of the World.
Eighthly, another Effect of the Expiation made by our Redeemer, may have been, for ought any Man can know to the contrary, the secret Operation and Influence of the Divine Spirit, enlightening and moving the Minds of Men, in all parts of the World.
and openly avow'd that the Inspiration of God was necessary to Virtue, and accordingly believ'd that such as were truly Virtuous amongst themselves, were so by the assistance of the Divine Spirit.
and openly avowed that the Inspiration of God was necessary to Virtue, and accordingly believed that such as were truly Virtuous among themselves, were so by the assistance of the Divine Spirit.
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and which the Holy Scriptures seem to have led them into, concerning the Dispensation of God towards Mankind, by our Redeemer, we shall the more easily be dispos'd to be of this Judgment.
and which the Holy Scriptures seem to have led them into, Concerning the Dispensation of God towards Mankind, by our Redeemer, we shall the more Easily be disposed to be of this Judgement.
They believ'd that diverse of the Appearances, mention'd in the Old Testament, were really of the Son of God, in Angelical Form, anticipating thereby and prefiguring his Appearance at last in Humane Nature.
They believed that diverse of the Appearances, mentioned in the Old Testament, were really of the Son of God, in Angelical From, anticipating thereby and prefiguring his Appearance At last in Humane Nature.
And for the like Reason they believ'd, that it was He, who inspir'd all the great and good Men, that were eminent for Piety and Virtue, either among the Jews, or in any other Nations.
And for the like Reason they believed, that it was He, who inspired all the great and good Men, that were eminent for Piety and Virtue, either among the jews, or in any other nations.
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In a word, they understood St John to mean as much, where he says, That was the true Light, which enlighteneth every Man that cometh into the VVorld, not only by imparting the Powers of Understanding and Reason to them in their first Formation;
In a word, they understood Saint John to mean as much, where he Says, That was the true Light, which Enlighteneth every Man that comes into the World, not only by imparting the Powers of Understanding and Reason to them in their First Formation;
but also by farther opening their Understandings, and improving their Minds, as they should become capable, by the secret Suggestions and Motions of his Spirit.
but also by farther opening their Understandings, and improving their Minds, as they should become capable, by the secret Suggestions and Motions of his Spirit.
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Ninthly, That at the great Day of Judgment, all Men shall be accountable to our Lord, with due Regard had to their Respective Advantages or Disadvantages in this their State of Tryal.
Ninthly, That At the great Day of Judgement, all Men shall be accountable to our Lord, with due Regard had to their Respective Advantages or Disadvantages in this their State of Trial.
St. Paul in a set Discourse seems to have determin'd this Matter peremptorily, as between Jew and Gentile; so by parity of Reason, between Christian and Gentile also.
Saint Paul in a Set Discourse seems to have determined this Matter peremptorily, as between Jew and Gentile; so by parity of Reason, between Christian and Gentile also.
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He calls the Day of Judgment, the Day of the Revelation of the righteous Judgment of God, who will render to every Man according to his Deeds, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile;
He calls the Day of Judgement, the Day of the Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God, who will render to every Man according to his deeds, to the Jew First, and also to the Gentile;
And again, VVhen the Gentiles, which have not the Law, do by Nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves.
And again, When the Gentiles, which have not the Law, do by Nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, Are a Law unto themselves.
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And therefore St. Paul a little before his Discourse just now cited, lets us know, that the Condemnation of wicked Gentiles would be very just, by Reason of their having despis'd the Dictates of Nature and Reason,
And Therefore Saint Paul a little before his Discourse just now cited, lets us know, that the Condemnation of wicked Gentiles would be very just, by Reason of their having despised the Dictates of Nature and Reason,
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God hath, as he there farther proves, render'd himself so conspicuous to all Men, as the Maker and Governour of the World, that those who are ignorant of him must be without Excuse.
God hath, as he there farther Proves, rendered himself so conspicuous to all Men, as the Maker and Governor of the World, that those who Are ignorant of him must be without Excuse.
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since in him we live, and move and have our Being, that we may even feel after him, and find him; and he hath written his Law in such visible Characters in all our Hearts, shewing us the plain Difference between moral Good and Evil, in the chief Instances thereof, causing our Consciences to bear witness, and our Thoughts to accuse or excuse, as we demean our selves, that he may justly call us to an Account for such our Demeanor.
since in him we live, and move and have our Being, that we may even feel After him, and find him; and he hath written his Law in such visible Characters in all our Hearts, showing us the plain Difference between moral Good and Evil, in the chief Instances thereof, causing our Consciences to bear witness, and our Thoughts to accuse or excuse, as we demean our selves, that he may justly call us to an Account for such our Demeanour.
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and I hope, if what I have propos'd be consider'd without Prejudice, it may suffice to make us humbly acquiesce in the Dispensation of God by Jesus Christ, acknowledging that the Design of our Lord's coming was to save Sinners in general;
and I hope, if what I have proposed be considered without Prejudice, it may suffice to make us humbly acquiesce in the Dispensation of God by jesus christ, acknowledging that the Design of our Lord's coming was to save Sinners in general;
and confessing to the glory of the Almighty Father, that his love was manifested to the whole Race of Mankind, by sending his only begotten Son into the World for our Salvation.
and confessing to the glory of the Almighty Father, that his love was manifested to the Whole Raze of Mankind, by sending his only begotten Son into the World for our Salvation.
Frist, We may infer from hence the great Obligation which lies upon us, to whom the Gospel is publish'd, to comply with the Terms of it, particularly that mention'd in the Text,
Frist, We may infer from hence the great Obligation which lies upon us, to whom the Gospel is published, to comply with the Terms of it, particularly that mentioned in the Text,
as comprehensive of all others, believing in Jesus Christ. Whatever gracious Allowances God in his infinite Goodness may make to others, we cannot hope for Salvation upon any other Conditions,
as comprehensive of all Others, believing in jesus christ. Whatever gracious Allowances God in his infinite goodness may make to Others, we cannot hope for Salvation upon any other Conditions,
than a grateful Acknowledgment of this infinite Love of God, a firm and stedfast Faith in his only begotten Son, together with an hearty Resignation of our selves to his Conduct.
than a grateful Acknowledgment of this infinite Love of God, a firm and steadfast Faith in his only begotten Son, together with an hearty Resignation of our selves to his Conduct.
As by these our Priviledges we are exalted to Heaven; so upon our abuse of them, we shall be cast down to the lowest depth of Hell. This (as our Saviour declared, a little after the Text) is the Condemnation, that light is come into the World;
As by these our Privileges we Are exalted to Heaven; so upon our abuse of them, we shall be cast down to the lowest depth of Hell. This (as our Saviour declared, a little After the Text) is the Condemnation, that Light is come into the World;
Secondly, If the Love of God toward Mankind be so extensive, it becomes us then, instead of caviling at the Divine Providence on account of the Gospel's not being publish'd to all the World, to do our part towards the Propagation of it
Secondly, If the Love of God towards Mankind be so extensive, it becomes us then, instead of caviling At the Divine Providence on account of the Gospel's not being published to all the World, to do our part towards the Propagation of it
Others also, especially those Bodies and Societies of Men, which have Commerce with the Gentile World, might contrive Methods for propagating their Religion together with their Trade.
Others also, especially those Bodies and Societies of Men, which have Commerce with the Gentile World, might contrive Methods for propagating their Religion together with their Trade.
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and if we have neither Power nor Interest to promote the Profession of our Religion in Foreign Parts, we may at least promote the Practise of it at Home, by our Examples.
and if we have neither Power nor Interest to promote the Profession of our Religion in Foreign Parts, we may At least promote the practice of it At Home, by our Examples.
and may their light shine so clearly and brightly, as to enlighten the darkest and remotest Regions of the Earth, to the Glory of God and our Redeemer. Amen. FINIS.
and may their Light shine so clearly and brightly, as to enlighten the Darkest and Remotest Regions of the Earth, to the Glory of God and our Redeemer. Amen. FINIS.
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This the pious Founder of these Lectures had a great sense of, when by a Clause in his Will, he obliged those who should preach them, to be assisting to all Companys, and encouraging them in any Undertaking, for propagating the Christian Religion in foreign Parts.
This the pious Founder of these Lectures had a great sense of, when by a Clause in his Will, he obliged those who should preach them, to be assisting to all Companys, and encouraging them in any Undertaking, for propagating the Christian Religion in foreign Parts.
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