The Jews having been detain'd in Captivity during the space of Seventy Years, it pleas'd God at last, according to what he had foretold by his Prophets, to stir up the Heart of the King of Persia to dismiss them to their own Countrey.
The jews having been detained in Captivity during the Molle of Seventy years, it pleased God At last, according to what he had foretold by his prophets, to stir up the Heart of the King of Persiam to dismiss them to their own Country.
The first thing they did after their return, was, what very well became them, to prepare an Altar whereon to offer up their daily Sacrifices to the God of Heaven;
The First thing they did After their return, was, what very well became them, to prepare an Altar whereon to offer up their daily Sacrifices to the God of Heaven;
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After these things, as we read Chap. 7. Ezra, the Writer of this Book, obtain'd a Commission from the Persian King to go up to Jerusalem, to set in order and supply what was amiss or wanting there;
After these things, as we read Chap. 7. Ezra, the Writer of this Book, obtained a Commission from the Persian King to go up to Jerusalem, to Set in order and supply what was amiss or wanting there;
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That Ezra was a Person well qualified for receiving such a special Commission, is apparent, by the Character given of him in the same Chapter, where 'tis said, ver. 6. That he was a ready Scribe in the Law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given.
That Ezra was a Person well qualified for receiving such a special Commission, is apparent, by the Character given of him in the same Chapter, where it's said, ver. 6. That he was a ready Scribe in the Law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given.
and accordingly the very Copy which we have of the Law of God, and of the Prophets in the Old Testament, is generally suppos'd to have been preserv'd and transmitted to us by this Ezra, together with the History of his own Times, wrote by himself.
and accordingly the very Copy which we have of the Law of God, and of the prophets in the Old Testament, is generally supposed to have been preserved and transmitted to us by this Ezra, together with the History of his own Times, wrote by himself.
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He first chose out proper Companions, deliver'd the Offerings into their hands, kept a solemn Fast with them, in order to the imploring the Protection of God in the way they were going;
He First chosen out proper Sodales, Delivered the Offerings into their hands, kept a solemn Fast with them, in order to the imploring the Protection of God in the Way they were going;
— For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons; so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands;
— For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their Sons; so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those Lands;
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Where we see, that some of the Princes themselves, those who were Men of Chief Note and Place among the Jews, did not think it below them to turn Informers in a case of this Nature, however scandalous that Term may appear to some in our days.
Where we see, that Some of the Princes themselves, those who were Men of Chief Note and Place among the jews, did not think it below them to turn Informers in a case of this Nature, however scandalous that Term may appear to Some in our days.
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Upon this Information, Ezra, like a Pious and Good Man, in the first place exprest his Sense of this Evil Practice, by all the Signs which were customary among that People.
Upon this Information, Ezra, like a Pious and Good Man, in the First place expressed his Sense of this Evil Practice, by all the Signs which were customary among that People.
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Thus he sat till the time of the Evening Sacrifice, and then, as it became the Priest of the Lord, ver. 5. he fell upon his knees, spread out his hands unto God, and made Supplication for the People.
Thus he sat till the time of the Evening Sacrifice, and then, as it became the Priest of the Lord, ver. 5. he fell upon his knees, spread out his hands unto God, and made Supplication for the People.
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in which he represents in very pathetical Expressions, the Goodness and Patience of God on the one hand, with the Ingratitude and Disingenuity of the Jews on the other hand
in which he represents in very pathetical Expressions, the goodness and Patience of God on the one hand, with the Ingratitude and Disingenuity of the jews on the other hand
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where we read, Ver. 1. That when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, (observe all along what a sense this Good Man had of publick Trespasses) there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men, and women, and children;
where we read, Ver. 1. That when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, (observe all along what a sense this Good Man had of public Trespasses) there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men, and women, and children;
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If the Magistrates and the Priests set themselves heartily to reform Impiety and Wickedness, the People are apt to be influenced more than would easily be imagined without a trial.
If the Magistrates and the Priests Set themselves heartily to reform Impiety and Wickedness, the People Are apt to be influenced more than would Easily be imagined without a trial.
though he was not himself guilty, as appears highly probable from the 26th Verse of this Chapter, where among the guilty, who are reckoned by Name, this Shechaniah is not mentioned,
though he was not himself guilty, as appears highly probable from the 26th Verse of this Chapter, where among the guilty, who Are reckoned by Name, this Shechaniah is not mentioned,
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So that he was not barely innocent in this matter, but remarkably so, as not having been tempted and drawn in by the Authority or Example of his ••arest Reiations.
So that he was not barely innocent in this matter, but remarkably so, as not having been tempted and drawn in by the authority or Exampl of his ••arest Reiations.
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And indeed such an one it well becomes to appear forward its a business of this nature, who is himself perfectly clear of those Vices he would reform in others;
And indeed such an one it well becomes to appear forward its a business of this nature, who is himself perfectly clear of those Vices he would reform in Others;
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In the reading of it, I purposely omitted one passage in the third Verse, which expresses the particular Reformation which was to be made at that time, viz. to put away all the Wives, (that is, their strange Outlandish Wives) and such as were born of them;
In the reading of it, I purposely omitted one passage in the third Verse, which Expresses the particular Reformation which was to be made At that time, viz. to put away all the Wives, (that is, their strange Outlandish Wives) and such as were born of them;
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When God chose out the Israelites for his peculiar People, he saw it necessary to make a Separation between them and the Heathen, especially the old Inhabitants of the Land of Canaan, lest they should be drawn into the Sin of Idolatry, to which they were so extremely prone;
When God chosen out the Israelites for his peculiar People, he saw it necessary to make a Separation between them and the Heathen, especially the old Inhabitants of the Land of Canaan, lest they should be drawn into the since of Idolatry, to which they were so extremely prove;
as appears by the History of this matter, both in the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. And if God, who is the Supreme Lord and Governor of the World, saw it fit to give a such a Law, there can be no dispute concerning their Duty to comply with it.
as appears by the History of this matter, both in the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. And if God, who is the Supreme Lord and Governor of the World, saw it fit to give a such a Law, there can be no dispute Concerning their Duty to comply with it.
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1. That in the Case of publick and prevailing Transgression, it was thought fit for the Israelites to associate and combine together, to engage themselves and one another, to endeavour a Reformation of the Manners of their Country.
1. That in the Case of public and prevailing Transgression, it was Thought fit for the Israelites to associate and combine together, to engage themselves and one Another, to endeavour a Reformation of the Manners of their Country.
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4. That this Work of Reformation was reckon'd to be the more especial Charge and Business of those, who presided and govern'd both in Church and State.
4. That this Work of Reformation was reckoned to be the more especial Charge and Business of those, who presided and governed both in Church and State.
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5. That the People also, in their respective Stations, and according to their several Capacities, were resolv'd to assist and encourage their Governors, in whatsoever Attempts they should make to this purpose.
5. That the People also, in their respective Stations, and according to their several Capacities, were resolved to assist and encourage their Governors, in whatsoever Attempts they should make to this purpose.
and seeing the behaviour of so great a Multitude, he might reasonably presume the same for them, that each of them would afford his assistance to Ezra in so good,
and seeing the behaviour of so great a Multitude, he might reasonably presume the same for them, that each of them would afford his assistance to Ezra in so good,
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6. That open confessing publick Iniquities, and Supplicating for the Mercy of God, and for Grace to amend what was amiss, was not thought sufficient to excuse either the Priests,
6. That open confessing public Iniquities, and Supplicating for the Mercy of God, and for Grace to amend what was amiss, was not Thought sufficient to excuse either the Priests,
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1. It is observable, That in the case of publick and prevailing Transgression, it was thought fit for the Israelites to Associate and Combine together, to engage themselves,
1. It is observable, That in the case of public and prevailing Transgression, it was Thought fit for the Israelites to Associate and Combine together, to engage themselves,
Thus when there had been a general defection from the Law of God immediately after it was given to Moses, by the Peoples making and worshipping the Golden Calf, Moses, after he had severely rebuked Aaron for complying with the Peoples folly, stood in the gate of the camp,
Thus when there had been a general defection from the Law of God immediately After it was given to Moses, by the Peoples making and worshipping the Golden Calf, Moses, After he had severely rebuked Aaron for complying with the Peoples folly, stood in the gate of the camp,
But the Levites joining together as one Body, to do what God and Moses should direct them, towards the suppressing the Idolatry which had so suddenly and so generally prevail'd, was what very well became them, and deserves our imitation.
But the Levites joining together as one Body, to do what God and Moses should Direct them, towards the suppressing the Idolatry which had so suddenly and so generally prevailed, was what very well became them, and deserves our imitation.
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Upon the High Priest's finding the Book of the Law, and sending it to the King, he found by perusing it, that the Nation had notoriously transgrest the Precepts given therein,
Upon the High Priest's finding the Book of the Law, and sending it to the King, he found by perusing it, that the nation had notoriously transgressed the Precepts given therein,
whereas the joint and unanimous Endeavours of many, who will encourage and assist one another, will make Iniquity both asham'd and afraid to shew it self.
whereas the joint and unanimous Endeavours of many, who will encourage and assist one Another, will make Iniquity both ashamed and afraid to show it self.
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Prudence teaching, and Experience confirming, as Men of Business in the World do well know, that no useful Design is so advantageously and thoroughly carried on by single Persons,
Prudence teaching, and Experience confirming, as Men of Business in the World do well know, that no useful Design is so advantageously and thoroughly carried on by single Persons,
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as by Companies. How many Corporations are for that reason embodied throughout this Kingdom, for the carrying on particular Trades and Professions? Nay,
as by Companies. How many Corporations Are for that reason embodied throughout this Kingdom, for the carrying on particular Trades and Professions? Nay,
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nay, and the best Interests of the Kingdom we belong to, as we are in promoting any of our Secular Interests or Designs? No other reason, that I know of, can be assigned why we are not so,
nay, and the best Interests of the Kingdom we belong to, as we Are in promoting any of our Secular Interests or Designs? No other reason, that I know of, can be assigned why we Are not so,
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For so the Text says, Let us make a covenant with our God, — according to the counsel of my lord, (namely of Ezra) and of those that tremble at the commandment of our God.
For so the Text Says, Let us make a Covenant with our God, — according to the counsel of my lord, (namely of Ezra) and of those that tremble At the Commandment of our God.
And there can be no doubt, but that all who were concern'd for this Reformation, and thus excited to attempt it, were ready to follow the Directions of Ezra, and to be guided by the prudent Counsels of the wisest and best men among them, in the prosecuting their Design.
And there can be no doubt, but that all who were concerned for this Reformation, and thus excited to attempt it, were ready to follow the Directions of Ezra, and to be guided by the prudent Counsels of the Wisest and best men among them, in the prosecuting their Design.
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when he heard what he had said, in that Book. ver. 19. An awful regard for the Law of God, and a tender-hearted, humble, and affectionate Concern for its being obey'd both by our selves and others, are Dispositions highly commended in the sacred Writers.
when he herd what he had said, in that Book. ver. 19. an awful regard for the Law of God, and a tender-hearted, humble, and affectionate Concern for its being obeyed both by our selves and Others, Are Dispositions highly commended in the sacred Writers.
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How can the wilful and obstinate Offender think to escape unpunish'd, whilst he violates those Laws which are Establish'd by indisputable Authority, backt with uncontroulable Power?
How can the wilful and obstinate Offender think to escape unpunished, while he violates those Laws which Are Established by indisputable authority, backed with uncontrollable Power?
But that which should yet farther engage our Reverence towards them, is, That they are founded also upon the eternal and unalterable Rules of Justice and Equity.
But that which should yet farther engage our reverence towards them, is, That they Are founded also upon the Eternal and unalterable Rules of justice and Equity.
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because commanded; (though to that People, and in those Circumstances, God, no doubt, knew that it was good to give them;) and 'tis remarkable, that it was even one of those positive Laws, which Ezra and the People that join'd with him shew'd such a regard to at that time.
Because commanded; (though to that People, and in those circumstances, God, no doubt, knew that it was good to give them;) and it's remarkable, that it was even one of those positive Laws, which Ezra and the People that joined with him showed such a regard to At that time.
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How inexcusable then are we, if we do not Reverence those Laws, which God hath given us in the very Frame and Constitution of our Nature, and which we can never transgress, without contradicting the Reason and Sense of our own Minds, and Violating our Consciences!
How inexcusable then Are we, if we do not reverence those Laws, which God hath given us in the very Frame and Constitution of our Nature, and which we can never transgress, without contradicting the Reason and Sense of our own Minds, and Violating our Consciences!
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Viz. Those whereby we are oblig'd to Reverence the Name of Almighty God, to observe some certain fixt Times for his Publick Worship and Service, to preserve our selves sober and chast, free from those Defilements and Disorders of the Flesh, which would be to our own great prejudice,
Viz. Those whereby we Are obliged to reverence the Name of Almighty God, to observe Some certain fixed Times for his Public Worship and Service, to preserve our selves Sobrium and chaste, free from those Defilements and Disorders of the Flesh, which would be to our own great prejudice,
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3. But 'tis farther observable in the Text, That the Law of God, and of their Countrey, was proposed as the Rule by which their whole proceeding in this case should be guided.
3. But it's farther observable in the Text, That the Law of God, and of their Country, was proposed as the Rule by which their Whole proceeding in this case should be guided.
God was their King, and gave them their Laws immediately from Heaven, and therefore 'twas fit they should have recourse to these, whenever they set upon a Publick Reformation.
God was their King, and gave them their Laws immediately from Heaven, and Therefore 'twas fit they should have recourse to these, whenever they Set upon a Public Reformation.
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As to other Nations, which are not so immediately under a Divine Legissation, there are first the Laws of God given to Mankind in the very frame of their Nature,
As to other nations, which Are not so immediately under a Divine Legissation, there Are First the Laws of God given to Mankind in the very frame of their Nature,
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And in all other cases, the Municipal Laws of each Countrey, so far as they do not contradict the Divine, are to be a Rule to all Ranks and Orders of men therein, especially with respect to all their actions of Publick Concernment and Importance.
And in all other cases, the Municipal Laws of each Country, so Far as they do not contradict the Divine, Are to be a Rule to all Ranks and Order of men therein, especially with respect to all their actions of Public Concernment and Importance.
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and particularly those Laws of our Countrey which you endeavour to have executed, are such as are undoubtedly agreeable to the Laws of God. As for instance;
and particularly those Laws of our Country which you endeavour to have executed, Are such as Are undoubtedly agreeable to the Laws of God. As for instance;
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Do the Laws of our Realm strictly forbid and punish all prophane Swearing and Cursing? Does not the Law of Moses, and of Christ, nay of Nature it self, do the same?
Do the Laws of our Realm strictly forbid and Punish all profane Swearing and Cursing? Does not the Law of Moses, and of christ, nay of Nature it self, do the same?
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Do the Laws of our Countrey appoint a certain Day for the publick solemn Worship of Almighty God? God by Moses did the same to the Jews; and our Blessed Saviour and his Apostles have by their Example obliged us Christians to the like practice;
Do the Laws of our Country appoint a certain Day for the public solemn Worship of Almighty God? God by Moses did the same to the jews; and our Blessed Saviour and his Apostles have by their Exampl obliged us Christians to the like practice;
Do the Laws of this Kingdom restrain the exorbitances of an intemperate and unclean Life, inflicting Penalties upon those that either abuse themselves,
Do the Laws of this Kingdom restrain the exorbitances of an intemperate and unclean Life, inflicting Penalties upon those that either abuse themselves,
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Now I would fain know, why we, who are so jealous with respect to the Honour of our Laws in all other cases, should not be at least equally so in the cases I have now mention'd.
Now I would fain know, why we, who Are so jealous with respect to the Honour of our Laws in all other cases, should not be At least equally so in the cases I have now mentioned.
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Are those Laws only fit to lie dormant, which were design'd directly for the maintaining and promoting Piety and Virtue among us? Is it fit to exact those Penalties which our Laws inflict, where one man injures another in his Estate or his Reputation? But not where our Maker is openly affronted and injured by his Creatures? Is it fit to put those Laws in Execution, which are made for the Safety or the Honour of our Prince? And not those also which are made for the Honour and the Interest of him who is King of kings, and Lord of lords? In a word;
are those Laws only fit to lie dormant, which were designed directly for the maintaining and promoting Piety and Virtue among us? Is it fit to exact those Penalties which our Laws inflict, where one man injures Another in his Estate or his Reputation? But not where our Maker is openly affronted and injured by his Creatures? Is it fit to put those Laws in Execution, which Are made for the Safety or the Honour of our Prince? And not those also which Are made for the Honour and the Interest of him who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords? In a word;
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as well as their temporal, and to preserve the good order, the peace, and the safety of the whole Body? There can, I am well assur'd, be no reply made in this case.
as well as their temporal, and to preserve the good order, the peace, and the safety of the Whole Body? There can, I am well assured, be no reply made in this case.
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All therefore that I shall add upon this Head is, to put you in mind of what I know you have already among your Directions and Rules, viz. That whatsoever you do in this whole matter, be as our Text expresses it, done according to the law;
All Therefore that I shall add upon this Head is, to put you in mind of what I know you have already among your Directions and Rules, viz. That whatsoever you do in this Whole matter, be as our Text Expresses it, done according to the law;
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but on the other hand, that you allow for every reasonable and equitable consideration, ever inclining rather to the side of Charity and Mercy, than of rigid Justice. But to proceed;
but on the other hand, that you allow for every reasonable and equitable consideration, ever inclining rather to the side of Charity and Mercy, than of rigid justice. But to proceed;
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but are the ministers of God, revengers to execute wrath upon them that do evil, Rom. 13.3, 4. And again, That our Governors, whether Supreme or Subordinate, are sent by God for the punishment of evil-doers,
but Are the Ministers of God, revengers to execute wrath upon them that do evil, Rom. 13.3, 4. And again, That our Governors, whither Supreme or Subordinate, Are sent by God for the punishment of evildoers,
and for the praise of them that do well, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. For which reason they are sometimes called Gods, because they are God's Vicegerents, having an Authority derived from the Great Lord and Governor of all.
and for the praise of them that do well, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. For which reason they Are sometime called God's, Because they Are God's Vicegerents, having an authority derived from the Great Lord and Governor of all.
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which Ends cannot be attain'd without making and executing such Laws as may preserve and promote Piety and Virtue, the Fear of God, together with Justice and Sobriety among Men.
which Ends cannot be attained without making and executing such Laws as may preserve and promote Piety and Virtue, the fear of God, together with justice and Sobriety among Men.
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so they are under a special Obligation to the doing of it, by the Oath of God with which they have bound themselves, which cannot sure be intended to engage them to the Observance and Execution of all the Laws of their Country, with an exception only of those, in which the Honour of God,
so they Are under a special Obligation to the doing of it, by the Oath of God with which they have bound themselves, which cannot sure be intended to engage them to the Observance and Execution of all the Laws of their Country, with an exception only of those, in which the Honour of God,
and, to their Honour, have shew'd themselves forward upon all occasions to act accordingly. May God Almighty bless and reward their Endeavours, and increase their Number;
and, to their Honour, have showed themselves forward upon all occasions to act accordingly. May God Almighty bless and reward their Endeavours, and increase their Number;
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5. The People also, in their respective Stations, and according to their several Capacities, were resolv'd to encourage and assist their Governors in whatsoever Attempts they should make to that purpose.
5. The People also, in their respective Stations, and according to their several Capacities, were resolved to encourage and assist their Governors in whatsoever Attempts they should make to that purpose.
He who said this in his own Name and the Peoples, seems to have been neither Priest nor Magistrate, but one of the Common People, his Family being reckon'd a little after in this Chapter, ( Ver. 25, 26.) among the people of Israel only;
He who said this in his own Name and the Peoples, seems to have been neither Priest nor Magistrate, but one of the Common People, his Family being reckoned a little After in this Chapter, (Ver. 25, 26.) among the people of Israel only;
so it was not it seems look'd upon as an Impertinent or Officious Act, a medling out of his Sphere or Station, for a private Man to encourage and assist Ezra, nay, to move and excite him to the Work of Reformation.
so it was not it seems looked upon as an Impertinent or Officious Act, a meddling out of his Sphere or Station, for a private Man to encourage and assist Ezra, nay, to move and excite him to the Work of Reformation.
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unless, according to the Design and Intimation of the Laws themselves, due Information be first given him against those that violate them, which must generally be the part of such among the Common People,
unless, according to the Design and Intimation of the Laws themselves, endue Information be First given him against those that violate them, which must generally be the part of such among the Common People,
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That every good Man should take especial care to give an Example of all manner of Virtue and Piety to others, that according to the Precept of our Blessed Saviour, Matth. 5.16. his light should so shine before men, that they may see his good works, and glorify his heavenly Father by an imitation of him.
That every good Man should take especial care to give an Exampl of all manner of Virtue and Piety to Others, that according to the Precept of our Blessed Saviour, Matthew 5.16. his Light should so shine before men, that they may see his good works, and Glorify his heavenly Father by an imitation of him.
Moreover, that every Parent of Children, and Master of Servants, should carefully instruct and govern his Family, setting up the constant Worship of God in his House, instructing all that belong to him in the Principles of Religion,
Moreover, that every Parent of Children, and Master of Servants, should carefully instruct and govern his Family, setting up the constant Worship of God in his House, instructing all that belong to him in the Principles of Religion,
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and obliging them to behave themselves regularly whilst they are under his care, according to the practice of Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, to whom God himself gave Testimony, Gen. 18.19.
and obliging them to behave themselves regularly while they Are under his care, according to the practice of Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, to whom God himself gave Testimony, Gen. 18.19.
but that the want of this care in the Heads of Families, especially in this last Generation, has been a very great occasion of the Loosness of the present Age;
but that the want of this care in the Heads of Families, especially in this last Generation, has been a very great occasion of the Looseness of the present Age;
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It would in a great measure prevent the care of the Magistrate, and render the Execution of Laws against Impiety and Immorality in a good degree needless.
It would in a great measure prevent the care of the Magistrate, and render the Execution of Laws against Impiety and Immorality in a good degree needless.
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A further means of Reformation would be, for every serious Christian to take the courage in all Company, where ever he hath a fair Occasion or Opportunity given him, to recommend Piety and Virtue, to run down Wickedness and Vice,
A further means of Reformation would be, for every serious Christian to take the courage in all Company, where ever he hath a fair Occasion or Opportunity given him, to recommend Piety and Virtue, to run down Wickedness and Vice,
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and if several in the same Company, who are themselves well disposed, would conspire to back and assist one another in so doing, I doubt not but that much good might be done this way.
and if several in the same Company, who Are themselves well disposed, would conspire to back and assist one Another in so doing, I doubt not but that much good might be done this Way.
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Our Blessed Saviour, who knew well how to rebuke, either mildly or sharply, as the Case requir'd, hath plainly signified to us, that there are some Sinners got beyond reproof,
Our Blessed Saviour, who knew well how to rebuke, either mildly or sharply, as the Case required, hath plainly signified to us, that there Are Some Sinners god beyond reproof,
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and Soul, and Estate, will be prevail'd upon to forego and quit their dishonest Gain by gentle and modest Reproofs? Or that those who have so far thrown off all Shame,
and Soul, and Estate, will be prevailed upon to forego and quit their dishonest Gain by gentle and modest Reproofs? Or that those who have so Far thrown off all Shame,
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as frequently to call upon their Maker to damn either themselves or their Brethren, will ordinarily take a Rebuke kindly at your hands? Or, that others who so despise Almighty God and his Worship,
as frequently to call upon their Maker to damn either themselves or their Brothers, will ordinarily take a Rebuke kindly At your hands? Or, that Others who so despise Almighty God and his Worship,
as openly to misuse his Sacred Name, and to prophane that Day which is set apart for his Service, in defiance to the express and plain Laws of God and their Country, will be reclaim'd by only telling them softly that they do amiss? I presume not,
as openly to misuse his Sacred Name, and to profane that Day which is Set apart for his Service, in defiance to the express and plain Laws of God and their Country, will be reclaimed by only telling them softly that they do amiss? I presume not,
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as perhaps some few who have contracted a vile Habit of prophaning the Name of God by Oaths, which they utter in Common Discourse unawares, these will either be reclaim'd when they see the Laws executed upon others,
as perhaps Some few who have contracted a vile Habit of profaning the Name of God by Oaths, which they utter in Common Discourse unawares, these will either be reclaimed when they see the Laws executed upon Others,
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and very often with good success, as we find in divers Instances in the Old Testament: But if it be not accompanied with such Attempts and Endeavours as are within our power,
and very often with good success, as we find in diverse Instances in the Old Testament: But if it be not accompanied with such Attempts and Endeavours as Are within our power,
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For with what face can any one beg pardon of God for the Transgressions of the Nation he lives in, without doing his part towards the amending them? How can he desire that God would pour out a Spirit of Repentance and Reformation upon the Kingdom (which is probably one of the Petitions he offers up on such an occasion) unless he excite the same in himself,
For with what face can any one beg pardon of God for the Transgressions of the nation he lives in, without doing his part towards the amending them? How can he desire that God would pour out a Spirit of Repentance and Reformation upon the Kingdom (which is probably one of the Petitions he offers up on such an occasion) unless he excite the same in himself,
We have been for divers Years past offering up our Supplications to God; we have had our stated days of Solemn Fasting and Humiliation to this purpose;
We have been for diverse years passed offering up our Supplications to God; we have had our stated days of Solemn Fasting and Humiliation to this purpose;
as to prevent those Evils we fear'd, and after a Tedious, Expensive, and Bloody War, (in the midst of which, Thanks be to God, we were deliver'd from feeling the severest effects of it) to restore to us the great Blessing of Peace.
as to prevent those Evils we feared, and After a Tedious, Expensive, and Bloody War, (in the midst of which, Thanks be to God, we were Delivered from feeling the Severest effects of it) to restore to us the great Blessing of Peace.
and ever will endanger our Peace and Welfare, whilst they prevail among us? How can we better testify and express our Thankfulness to Almighty God, our Great Deliverer and Preserver;
and ever will endanger our Peace and Welfare, while they prevail among us? How can we better testify and express our Thankfulness to Almighty God, our Great Deliverer and Preserver;
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or our Concern for the continuance of Peace and Tranquillity to our Nation, than in this way? The present Gracious Dispensation of Providence is both a Motive and Encouragement to us thus to do.
or our Concern for the Continuance of Peace and Tranquillity to our nation, than in this Way? The present Gracious Dispensation of Providence is both a Motive and Encouragement to us thus to do.
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Instead of a wise and sober Improvement of so great a Blessing, 'tis too well known, that rioting and drunkenness, chambering and wantonness, strife and envying, were the unhappy Effects of our Peace and Prosperity at that time.
Instead of a wise and Sobrium Improvement of so great a Blessing, it's too well known, that rioting and Drunkenness, chambering and wantonness, strife and envying, were the unhappy Effects of our Peace and Prosperity At that time.
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and 'tis not, methinks, to be despair'd of, but that all who are serious, and well dispos'd in the Nation, may again unite and agree to promote the common Interests of our Religion, and our Country.
and it's not, methinks, to be despaired of, but that all who Are serious, and well disposed in the nation, may again unite and agree to promote the Common Interests of our Religion, and our Country.
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It seems to me a good Omen, that God hath stir'd up the hearts of so many among us, to express a concern and zeal for the suppressing Impiety and Vice;
It seems to me a good Omen, that God hath stirred up the hearts of so many among us, to express a concern and zeal for the suppressing Impiety and Vice;
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If our Zeal were but once turn'd towards the great things of Religion, in which we all agree, I am persuaded that our Differences about less Matters would soon abate,
If our Zeal were but once turned towards the great things of Religion, in which we all agree, I am persuaded that our Differences about less Matters would soon abate,
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and must be left to God alone to rectify, though it be a publick, and a very scandalous Sin. But the Sins you have set your selves against, you have found by Experience may be in some measure control'd;
and must be left to God alone to rectify, though it be a public, and a very scandalous Sin. But the Sins you have Set your selves against, you have found by Experience may be in Some measure controlled;
may he, by the power of his Grace and good Spirit, stir up all Orders of men among us, to do their part towards the promoting the publick good, in this, and in all other cases;
may he, by the power of his Grace and good Spirit, stir up all Order of men among us, to do their part towards the promoting the public good, in this, and in all other cases;
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May he bless and prosper his Church throughout the world, delivering all its oppressed Members, increasing Piety and Charity among all that profess the Christian Name:
May he bless and prosper his Church throughout the world, delivering all its oppressed Members, increasing Piety and Charity among all that profess the Christian Name:
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And lastly, May he cause Truth, Righteousness, and Peace, the fear of his holy Name, together with all Virtue and Goodness to be propagated in all parts of the Earth, that his Kingdom may come,
And lastly, May he cause Truth, Righteousness, and Peace, the Fear of his holy Name, together with all Virtue and goodness to be propagated in all parts of the Earth, that his Kingdom may come,
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