A sermon preach'd at the Parish-Church of Richmond in Surry April the 5th, 1699 being the day appointed for a publick humiliation and collection for the Vaudois / by N. Brady ...
THESE words were spoken by our blessed Saviour, to one whom he had rescu'd from a troublesome Infirmity, which (otherwise than by Miracle) seem'd to be incurable.
THESE words were spoken by our blessed Saviour, to one whom he had rescued from a troublesome Infirmity, which (otherwise than by Miracle) seemed to be incurable.
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But as all the Actions of his Life were general Examples, so all the Words of his Mouth were universal Precepts; none of them being so narrowly restrain'd to that particular occasion,
But as all the Actions of his Life were general Examples, so all the Words of his Mouth were universal Precepts; none of them being so narrowly restrained to that particular occasion,
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I fear there would be found but few amongst us all, whose murmuring and repining under the Judgments which hung over them, whose carelessness and impenitency upon their being withdrawn, whose ingratitude and presumption under the blessings they have received, may not justly call for the caution contained in my Text, Behold, thou art made whole;
I Fear there would be found but few among us all, whose murmuring and repining under the Judgments which hung over them, whose carelessness and impenitency upon their being withdrawn, whose ingratitude and presumption under the blessings they have received, may not justly call for the caution contained in my Text, Behold, thou art made Whole;
Since then it has pleased the Divine Goodness, by the repeated Mercies which have been extended towards these Nations, almost to change our Days of humiliation, into solemn Festivals of Thanksgiving; I shall therefore endeavour in my following Discourse, to follow this Method of the Divine Providence, by intermixing with our penitential Acknowledgments, some Hymns of Praise and Songs of Deliverance.
Since then it has pleased the Divine goodness, by the repeated mercies which have been extended towards these nations, almost to change our Days of humiliation, into solemn Festivals of Thanksgiving; I shall Therefore endeavour in my following Discourse, to follow this Method of the Divine Providence, by intermixing with our penitential Acknowledgments, Some Hymns of Praise and Songs of Deliverance.
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Whereof the two former are implied in the Text, and the three latter expresly deliver'd in it. 1st. I shall reflect upon the dangers to which we have been expos'd;
Whereof the two former Are implied in the Text, and the three latter expressly Delivered in it. 1st. I shall reflect upon the dangers to which we have been exposed;
the State of weakness and affliction, which we formerly lay under; implied in these words, thou art made whole; which plainly suppose an antecedent Infirmity.
the State of weakness and affliction, which we formerly lay under; implied in these words, thou art made Whole; which plainly suppose an antecedent Infirmity.
2dly, I shall consider the Cause of those Dangers, and source of that Affliction, Sin; implied in these words, Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee;
2dly, I shall Consider the Cause of those Dangers, and source of that Affliction, since; implied in these words, since no more, lest a Worse thing come unto thee;
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3dly, I shall lay before you, the wonderful Mercy of Almighty God, in rescuing and releasing us from those Dangers and Afflictions; Behold, thou art made whole. 4thly. I shall examine the caution and advice here given us, how we ought to comport our selves under such blessings; Sin no more.
3dly, I shall lay before you, the wondered Mercy of Almighty God, in rescuing and releasing us from those Dangers and Afflictions; Behold, thou art made Whole. 4thly. I shall examine the caution and Advice Here given us, how we ought to comport our selves under such blessings; since no more.
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1. Then, we are to reflect upon the Dangers to which we have been expos'd; the State of Weakness and Affliction which we formerly lay under; implied in these Words.
1. Then, we Are to reflect upon the Dangers to which we have been exposed; the State of Weakness and Affliction which we formerly lay under; implied in these Words.
But, as a skilful Chirurgeon will rather search a Wound, than suffer it through carelessness to mortifie and gangreen, the great advantage of such a proceeding, making large amends for the painfulness of the Operation;
But, as a skilful Chirurgeon will rather search a Wound, than suffer it through carelessness to mortify and Gangrene, the great advantage of such a proceeding, making large amends for the painfulness of the Operation;
so shall I, by laying open to your view the Troubles and Afflictions which lately threatned you, (however uneasie the remembrance of them may be) endeavour to prevent your forgetfulness of His Mercy, who has graciously been pleas'd to deliver you from them, a greater Evil than any you have suffer'd,
so shall I, by laying open to your view the Troubles and Afflictions which lately threatened you, (however uneasy the remembrance of them may be) endeavour to prevent your forgetfulness of His Mercy, who has graciously been pleased to deliver you from them, a greater Evil than any you have suffered,
And I cannot do this more fully or effectually, than by giving you a short Draught of those Miseries and Afflictions, which your Protestant Brethren in Ireland did actually sustain;
And I cannot do this more Fully or effectually, than by giving you a short Draught of those Misery's and Afflictions, which your Protestant Brothers in Ireland did actually sustain;
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Unless the usualness and familiarity of lamentable Accidents, as in the Great and dreadful Plague of Athens, has harden'd us against the sense of them in others, or the apprehension of them in relation to our selves; we cannot but call to mind with a tender resentment, the Miseries and Calamities which those our Brethren underwent.
Unless the usualness and familiarity of lamentable Accidents, as in the Great and dreadful Plague of Athens, has hardened us against the sense of them in Others, or the apprehension of them in Relation to our selves; we cannot but call to mind with a tender resentment, the Misery's and Calamities which those our Brothers underwent.
When, as in the ancient Roman Saturnalia, the Servants took upon them to act the Masters; and kept up that Character with all the insolence, that usually attends so preposterous a Change:
When, as in the ancient Roman Saturnalia, the Servants took upon them to act the Masters; and kept up that Character with all the insolence, that usually attends so preposterous a Change:
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When, besides, the apparent dangers which threatned their Destruction, so that (with David ) they might be said to hold their Souls continually in their Hands;
When, beside, the apparent dangers which threatened their Destruction, so that (with David) they might be said to hold their Souls continually in their Hands;
their lives were made so uneasie to them, that Banishment was look'd upon as a favour to be begg'd, as a purchase to be bought; yet neither way could be obtain'd, by such as wish'd for and desir'd it:
their lives were made so uneasy to them, that Banishment was looked upon as a favour to be begged, as a purchase to be bought; yet neither Way could be obtained, by such as wished for and desired it:
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When the colour of Law, and Authority of the Government, like to the pillar of cloud and fire, was to their Adversaries light and brightness, to direct them in their ways of Cruelty and Oppression;
When the colour of Law, and authority of the Government, like to the pillar of cloud and fire, was to their Adversaries Light and brightness, to Direct them in their ways of Cruelty and Oppression;
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but unto them darkness and obscurity, to cover their Enemies from their search and prosecution: When the two-edg'd Sword of pretended Justice cut but one way;
but unto them darkness and obscurity, to cover their Enemies from their search and prosecution: When the two-edged Sword of pretended justice Cut but one Way;
and was blunt to those, who chiefly deserv'd to have felt the edge of it: When there was nothing but leading into Captivity and complaining in their Streets:
and was blunt to those, who chiefly deserved to have felt the edge of it: When there was nothing but leading into Captivity and complaining in their Streets:
when prosperous Error and Superstition, prevail'd against suffering Truth and Religion; when the misfortunes of the Professors, were made a scandal to the Profession it self;
when prosperous Error and Superstition, prevailed against suffering Truth and Religion; when the misfortunes of the Professors, were made a scandal to the Profession it self;
2. Particular, namely to enquire into the Cause of these Dangers, and source of those Afflictions to which we were expos'd, Sin; implied in these words, Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee;
2. Particular, namely to inquire into the Cause of these Dangers, and source of those Afflictions to which we were exposed, since; implied in these words, since no more, lest a Worse thing come unto thee;
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But this is a very fallacious way of arguing, with which we too often deceive our own Souls; for the Inflicters of God 's vengeance may be very ill Men,
But this is a very fallacious Way of arguing, with which we too often deceive our own Souls; for the Inflicters of God is vengeance may be very ill Men,
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Never was there any Man yet in the World, he only excepted who was God as well as Man, that could with confidence propound this Question, Which of you convinces me of Sin? Every one's own Conscience, unless sear'd or stupified, is a thousand Witnesses against him in this case;
Never was there any Man yet in the World, he only excepted who was God as well as Man, that could with confidence propound this Question, Which of you convinces me of since? Every one's own Conscience, unless seared or Stupified, is a thousand Witnesses against him in this case;
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when the whole Christian World besides felt the Sword and Scarcity, but Chambering and Wantonness, Rioting and Drunkenness, Strifes and Envyings? What use did we make of that abundance of good things, which the giver of all good Gifts imparted to us,
when the Whole Christian World beside felt the Sword and Scarcity, but Chambering and Wantonness, Rioting and drunkenness, Strifes and Envyings? What use did we make of that abundance of good things, which the giver of all good Gifts imparted to us,
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and like a careful Physitian to a Lethargick Patient, recover'd us with Causticks and with Scarifyings, from a sleep which else would have been unto Death. Let us not then, in the Name of God, look abroad for the Causes of our Sufferings;
and like a careful physician to a Lethargic Patient, recovered us with Caustics and with Scarifyings, from a sleep which Else would have been unto Death. Let us not then, in the Name of God, look abroad for the Causes of our Sufferings;
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and mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with Sackcloth; and behold joy and gladness, slaying Oxen and killing Sheep, eating Flesh and drinking Wine;
and mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth; and behold joy and gladness, slaying Oxen and killing Sheep, eating Flesh and drinking Wine;
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These serious Truths may perhaps be uneasie to us, but I am sure they are most abundantly necessary, that we may not be tempted to justifie our selves, or to ascribe our deliverance to our own righteousness; but only to the bowels and compassion of him, whose Mercy towards us endureth for ever,
These serious Truths may perhaps be uneasy to us, but I am sure they Are most abundantly necessary, that we may not be tempted to justify our selves, or to ascribe our deliverance to our own righteousness; but only to the bowels and compassion of him, whose Mercy towards us Endureth for ever,
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3. Particular of my Text, namely, to lay before you the wonderful Mercy of Almighty God, in rescuing and releasing us from those Dangers and Afflictions; Behold, thou art made whole.
3. Particular of my Text, namely, to lay before you the wondered Mercy of Almighty God, in rescuing and releasing us from those Dangers and Afflictions; Behold, thou art made Whole.
This first word, in the Original NONLATINALPHABET, is always rendered by Lo, or Behold; and is used, either to usher in something amazing and astonishing,
This First word, in the Original, is always rendered by Lo, or Behold; and is used, either to usher in something amazing and astonishing,
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And certainly, if ever any thing deserv'd to be thus usher'd in, our releasement from the Dangers to which we were expos'd, may justly challenge such an Introduction, Behold thou art made whole.
And Certainly, if ever any thing deserved to be thus ushered in, our releasement from the Dangers to which we were exposed, may justly challenge such an Introduction, Behold thou art made Whole.
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then God, who is a help in time of need, snatch'd us from the precipice into which we were falling, and set our feet upon a Rock and order'd our goings:
then God, who is a help in time of need, snatched us from the precipice into which we were falling, and Set our feet upon a Rock and ordered our goings:
then an Arm (as it were) out of the Clouds, arrested the Hands of our Executioners; and a Voice as if from Heaven gave command, Lay not your Hands upon them,
then an Arm (as it were) out of the Clouds, arrested the Hands of our Executioners; and a Voice as if from Heaven gave command, Lay not your Hands upon them,
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How, by this, True Religion, the way which those our Enemies call Heresie, but wherein we worship the God of our Fathers, was again restor'd to its Ancient Splendour!
How, by this, True Religion, the Way which those our Enemies call Heresy, but wherein we worship the God of our Father's, was again restored to its Ancient Splendour!
Our Temples which they had destin'd to Foppery and Superstition, were happily continu'd in the possession, of unadulterate Worship and a reasonable Service! The Laws which had been warped to serve the worst Ends, were again reduc'd to their Primitive Use,
Our Temples which they had destined to Foppery and Superstition, were happily continued in the possession, of unadulterate Worship and a reasonable Service! The Laws which had been warped to serve the worst Ends, were again reduced to their Primitive Use,
and if any Scars remain of our former Wounds, whilst they put us in mind that we have been hurt, they also assure us that we are in a way to be healed! Happy are the people who are in such a Case, if they make a right use of the Mercies they have receiv'd;
and if any Scars remain of our former Wounds, while they put us in mind that we have been hurt, they also assure us that we Are in a Way to be healed! Happy Are the people who Are in such a Case, if they make a right use of the mercies they have received;
and to attempt the reclaiming us by his Mercies, who had formerly been incorrigible under his Judgments. Thus God arose, and his and our Enemies were scattered; and they that hated both him and us fled before him. Therefore Not unto us, O Lord not unto us,
and to attempt the reclaiming us by his mercies, who had formerly been incorrigible under his Judgments. Thus God arose, and his and our Enemies were scattered; and they that hated both him and us fled before him. Therefore Not unto us, Oh Lord not unto us,
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for all that the Lord has bestowed upon us, according to his Mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses? The Answer to this Question, which every devout Soul is oblig'd to make, is the subject of my
for all that the Lord has bestowed upon us, according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving Kindnesses? The Answer to this Question, which every devout Soul is obliged to make, is the Subject of my
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if therefore we answer not this intention of his, we go about as far as in us lies, to disappoint the gracious Methods of his Providence, and as it were to counterplot his Omniscence. But God forbid, that where his Grace has so signally abounded to us, there Sin should abound so much more!
if Therefore we answer not this intention of his, we go about as Far as in us lies, to disappoint the gracious Methods of his Providence, and as it were to counterplot his Omniscience. But God forbid, that where his Grace has so signally abounded to us, there since should abound so much more!
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but how deeply shall we be liable to this imputation, if we will make no return for such inestimable advantages? And yet how easie is the Tribute which God expects at our hands!
but how deeply shall we be liable to this imputation, if we will make no return for such inestimable advantages? And yet how easy is the Tribute which God expects At our hands!
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He only requires of us, that we should Sin no more; That instead of provoking him to new Severities, we should put our selves into a condition of recieving fresh Blessings: Had something very difficult been exacted of us,
He only requires of us, that we should since no more; That instead of provoking him to new Severities, we should put our selves into a condition of receiving fresh Blessings: Had something very difficult been exacted of us,
when we lay expos'd to the Oppression of our insulting Enemies, would we have scrupled to perform it for our releasement from them? And shall we now startle at that which is both easie and beneficial? God's Yoke is easie, and his Burthen is light;
when we lay exposed to the Oppression of our insulting Enemies, would we have scrupled to perform it for our releasement from them? And shall we now startle At that which is both easy and beneficial? God's Yoke is easy, and his Burden is Light;
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Is not the same Profaneness and Debauchery still rife amongst us, which drew down those Judgments we formerly groan'd under? Do we not still use the same false balances and deceitful Weights? Do we not still practice the same overreaching subtilties, in our usual Dealings and mutual Commerce? Is not all the Violence and Injustice,
Is not the same Profaneness and Debauchery still rife among us, which drew down those Judgments we formerly groaned under? Do we not still use the same false balances and deceitful Weights? Do we not still practice the same overreaching subtleties, in our usual Dealings and mutual Commerce? Is not all the Violence and Injustice,
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for which we were wont to blame our Enemies, still exercis'd amongst our selves, and aggravated by the profession of a better Religion? So that I may say, in the words of the Prophet, the Lord looked for Judgment, but behold Opression;
for which we were wont to blame our Enemies, still exercised among our selves, and aggravated by the profession of a better Religion? So that I may say, in the words of the Prophet, the Lord looked for Judgement, but behold Oppression;
Do not those that seem'd to lament and bewail, the Danger of loosing the Publick Assemblies; absent themselves too often from the Great Congregation; and leave the House of God, at the ordinary times of Divine Worship, much more unfrequented than it need or ought to be? Do not those who apprehended a Dearth in the Land, not a Dearth of Bread, but of the Word and Sacraments, withdraw too frequently from the Bread of Life, end Starve their own Souls in the midst of Plenty? Let us judge our selves, my Brethren, that we be not judged of the Lord;
Do not those that seemed to lament and bewail, the Danger of losing the Public Assemblies; absent themselves too often from the Great Congregation; and leave the House of God, At the ordinary times of Divine Worship, much more unfrequented than it need or ought to be? Do not those who apprehended a Dearth in the Land, not a Dearth of Bred, but of the Word and Sacraments, withdraw too frequently from the Bred of Life, end Starve their own Souls in the midst of Plenty? Let us judge our selves, my Brothers, that we be not judged of the Lord;
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and let us consider, that the caution here given, Sin no more, is not a bare Advice, that may be taken or rejected without any considerable Consequences; but that in the 5th.
and let us Consider, that the caution Here given, since no more, is not a bore advice, that may be taken or rejected without any considerable Consequences; but that in the 5th.
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A Relapse into any illness, is much more dangerous, than the first fury of a Distemper; and we read of the Man, that washed and swept and garnished his House, and yet admitted seven Devils afterwards, that his last Estate was worse than his first.
A Relapse into any illness, is much more dangerous, than the First fury of a Distemper; and we read of the Man, that washed and swept and garnished his House, and yet admitted seven Devils afterwards, that his last Estate was Worse than his First.
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For either we have repented before the Commission of it, or we have not; if we have, our Sin, besides its own guilt, includes that of breaking our Resolution;
For either we have repented before the Commission of it, or we have not; if we have, our since, beside its own guilt, includes that of breaking our Resolution;
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since Sin, is that dark Body which interposes between us and the light of his Countenance, and punishment is the Shadow that inseparably accompanies it:
since since, is that dark Body which interposes between us and the Light of his Countenance, and punishment is the Shadow that inseparably Accompanies it:
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and the Rod may be made use of, tho' it be afterwards to be cast into the Fire; Nay even lice and flies, the meanest particles of the Creation, have oftentimes in the avenging hand of God, been dreadful Instruments of his displeasure.
and the Rod may be made use of, though it be afterwards to be cast into the Fire; Nay even lice and flies, the Meanest particles of the Creation, have oftentimes in the avenging hand of God, been dreadful Instruments of his displeasure.
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if we would not rather, have God act the part of an offended Judge, than that of a tender and Indulgent Parent; Let us follow the Advice prescrib'd us in the Text,
if we would not rather, have God act the part of an offended Judge, than that of a tender and Indulgent Parent; Let us follow the advice prescribed us in the Text,
In the former indeed we sinned against his Justice, but in this both against his Justice and his Mercy: And will not God, think you, vindicate this his Beloved, his Darling attribute, from such a contempt? What will become of us,
In the former indeed we sinned against his justice, but in this both against his justice and his Mercy: And will not God, think you, vindicate this his beloved, his Darling attribute, from such a contempt? What will become of us,
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when his Mercy is turned against us? When that which used to restrain and qualifie the Inflictions of his Justice, shall then exasperate and make them sharper? When that which used to be poured like Balsam into our wounds, shall then be like Oyl to feed the Flames of his Fury,
when his Mercy is turned against us? When that which used to restrain and qualify the Inflictions of his justice, shall then exasperate and make them sharper? When that which used to be poured like Balsam into our wounds, shall then be like Oil to feed the Flames of his Fury,
and to make his Vengeance burn more fiercely? When our depraved Natures, like vitiated Stomachs, that convert wholesome Nourishment into the aliment of ill Humors, shall turn Blessings themselves into Curses? Yet thus most certainly it will be with us, if we still remain impenitent;
and to make his Vengeance burn more fiercely? When our depraved Nature's, like vitiated Stomachs, that convert wholesome Nourishment into the aliment of ill Humours, shall turn Blessings themselves into Curses? Yet thus most Certainly it will be with us, if we still remain impenitent;
and reduced to seek in distant Countreys, that relief and repose which was deni'd them in their own; being barbarously Condemn'd to perpetual Exile, only for the discharging of a good Conscience.
and reduced to seek in distant Countries', that relief and repose which was denied them in their own; being barbarously Condemned to perpetual Exile, only for the discharging of a good Conscience.
if Arbitrary Government or the Romish Religion, should (which God avert) as a punishment for our impenitence, ever be established within these Kingdoms.
if Arbitrary Government or the Romish Religion, should (which God avert) as a punishment for our impenitence, ever be established within these Kingdoms.
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How justly then does the pious Wisdom, of our careful Governours both in Church and State, recommend to our Prayers and to our Christian Liberality, the distressed condition of these poor Sufferers;
How justly then does the pious Wisdom, of our careful Governors both in Church and State, recommend to our Prayers and to our Christian Liberality, the distressed condition of these poor Sufferers;
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They are some of them such, I mean the Vaudois, as have been forced with a barbarous Inhumanity, to forsake whatever is dear to worldly Men, that they might retain the practice of their Religion in its Purity;
They Are Some of them such, I mean the Vaudois, as have been forced with a barbarous Inhumanity, to forsake whatever is dear to worldly Men, that they might retain the practice of their Religion in its Purity;
a Religion, which by a happy and distinguishing Providence, they have always kept untainted with those Errors and Superstitions, which over-run the rest of the whole Christian World;
a Religion, which by a happy and distinguishing Providence, they have always kept untainted with those Errors and Superstitions, which overrun the rest of the Whole Christian World;
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and which give them a just Title to the Respect and the Assistance, of all such as are Professors of uncorrupted Christianity. They are all Confessors for the Reformed Faith, having been in perils by Sea, and in perils by Land, in perils from their own Countrey-men, in perils from Aliens;
and which give them a just Title to the Respect and the Assistance, of all such as Are Professors of uncorrupted Christianity. They Are all Confessors for the Reformed Faith, having been in perils by Sea, and in perils by Land, in perils from their own Countrymen, in perils from Aliens;
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and yet through their Numbers and the greatness of their Exigences, are in danger of perishing in the Harbor of their Safety. But far be that reproach from Professors of Christianity, a Religion made up of Mercy and Compassion;
and yet through their Numbers and the greatness of their Exigences, Are in danger of perishing in the Harbour of their Safety. But Far be that reproach from Professors of Christianity, a Religion made up of Mercy and Compassion;
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Let none (I intreat you) of those little prejudices, which are apt to affect mean Spirits and vulgar Vnderstandings, prevail with Persons of Ability and Sense, to shut up their bowels of compassion from them:
Let none (I entreat you) of those little prejudices, which Are apt to affect mean Spirits and Vulgar Understandings, prevail with Persons of Ability and Sense, to shut up their bowels of compassion from them:
Let us tenderly and considerately reflect within our selves, how like our circumstances might have been to theirs; if the late Designs against our Religion had taken effect,
Let us tenderly and considerately reflect within our selves, how like our Circumstances might have been to theirs; if the late Designs against our Religion had taken Effect,
I beseech you, Beloved, in the bowels of the Lord Jesus, so to reflect upon your own past Sufferings, and the greater Dangers which were ready to over-take you,
I beseech you, beloved, in the bowels of the Lord jesus, so to reflect upon your own past Sufferings, and the greater Dangers which were ready to overtake you,
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as to detest and abominate the latter, for the sake of the two former: So to meditate upon the Almighty Goodness, in rescuing us from those Miseries to which we were expos'd;
as to detest and abominate the latter, for the sake of the two former: So to meditate upon the Almighty goodness, in rescuing us from those Misery's to which we were exposed;
Which he of his Infinite Mercy grant, through the Merits and Mediation of Jesus Christ; to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed all Honour, Power, Might, Majesty and Dominion, henceforth and for ever more, Amen. FINIS.
Which he of his Infinite Mercy grant, through the Merits and Mediation of jesus christ; to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed all Honour, Power, Might, Majesty and Dominion, henceforth and for ever more, Amen. FINIS.
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