Apostolick charity, its nature and excellence consider'd in a discourse upon Dan. 12. 3, preached at St. Pauls, Decemb. 19, 1697 at the ordination of some Protestant missionaries to be sent into the plantations : to which is prefixt, A general view of the English colonies in America, with respect to religion : in order to shew what provision is wanting for the propagation of Christianity in those parts / by Thomas Bray, D. D.
In the second and third, are declar'd, what inexpressible Rewards will Crown the Labours of Christ's Faithful Servants, especially of those who have been Instrumental in the Instruction and Conversion of Mankind.
In the second and third, Are declared, what inexpressible Rewards will Crown the Labours of Christ's Faithful Servants, especially of those who have been Instrumental in the Instruction and Conversion of Mankind.
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They that be wise, or Teachers, or Instructers, as some render it, shall shine as the, &c. In my Enlargement upon which Words, I shall do these four things.
They that be wise, or Teachers, or Instructers, as Some render it, shall shine as thee, etc. In my Enlargement upon which Words, I shall do these four things.
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And, First, I will shew what is meant by turning many to Righteousness. Now Righteousness, in the strictest sence of the Word, does denote only one Vertue amongst the whole Train of Christian Graces,
And, First, I will show what is meant by turning many to Righteousness. Now Righteousness, in the Strictest sense of the Word, does denote only one Virtue among the Whole Train of Christian Graces,
namely, Justice and Equity betwixt Man and Man. But in its more comprehensive Acceptation, (and so it is generally to be understood throughout the Scriptures) it does import no less than the whole of that Religion, which will render us accepted by God,
namely, justice and Equity betwixt Man and Man. But in its more comprehensive Acceptation, (and so it is generally to be understood throughout the Scriptures) it does import no less than the Whole of that Religion, which will render us accepted by God,
And such a Righteousness, as it is now fixt, and stated under the Gospel, consists in this, that in the first place we Renounce the Devil and all his Works, that is, abandon the Service of that Arch-Rebel the Devil,
And such a Righteousness, as it is now fixed, and stated under the Gospel, consists in this, that in the First place we Renounce the devil and all his Works, that is, abandon the Service of that Arch-Rebel the devil,
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and detest and forsake all his Works of Sin. He having himself most ungratefully Revolted from God, has not only carry'd whole Legions of fallen Angels into a cursed Rebellion against their Creator,
and detest and forsake all his Works of Sin. He having himself most ungratefully Revolted from God, has not only carried Whole Legions of fallen Angels into a cursed Rebellion against their Creator,
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insomuch, that divide the whole Earth into thirty Parts, it is computed by skilful Geographers, that nineteen of it are Inhabited by Idolaters, that is, Men ignorant of the true God;
insomuch, that divide the Whole Earth into thirty Parts, it is computed by skilful Geographers, that nineteen of it Are Inhabited by Idolaters, that is, Men ignorant of the true God;
And now a most considerable part of that Righteousness we are here upon consists in this, That we abandon the wicked Party of Satan's Adherents, either Foreign or Domestick;
And now a most considerable part of that Righteousness we Are Here upon consists in this, That we abandon the wicked Party of Satan's Adherents, either Foreign or Domestic;
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and a firm practical Belief of Christ the only Begotten Son of God, as the great Mediator betwixt God and Man, who, to that End, having took upon him our Nature, was Invested with the threefold Office of a Prophet, to Instruct us in the way to be Reconciled to God;
and a firm practical Belief of christ the only Begotten Son of God, as the great Mediator betwixt God and Man, who, to that End, having took upon him our Nature, was Invested with the threefold Office of a Prophet, to Instruct us in the Way to be Reconciled to God;
This also is Life eternal, or another part of that Righteousness for which we shall be Rewarded with Life Eternal, Thus to know thee the only true God,
This also is Life Eternal, or Another part of that Righteousness for which we shall be Rewarded with Life Eternal, Thus to know thee the only true God,
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A third is, to Obey God's Holy Will and Commandments, and to walk in the same all the Days of our Life, that is, having abandon'd the Service of Satan,
A third is, to Obey God's Holy Will and commandments, and to walk in the same all the Days of our Life, that is, having abandoned the Service of Satan,
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and yielded our selves up to the Faith of Christ, the Completion of our Righteousness will be this, to live the remaining part of our Lives to the Honour of God, by paying him a faithful Obedience to all his most Just and Righteous Commands.
and yielded our selves up to the Faith of christ, the Completion of our Righteousness will be this, to live the remaining part of our Lives to the Honour of God, by paying him a faithful obedience to all his most Just and Righteous Commands.
And Blessed are they who do his Commandments, for they only shall have right to the Tree of Life, Rev. xxii. 14. Thus, in short, you see the state of that Righteousness, upon the account of which we shall be justify'd and sav'd.
And Blessed Are they who do his commandments, for they only shall have right to the Tree of Life, Rev. xxii. 14. Thus, in short, you see the state of that Righteousness, upon the account of which we shall be justified and saved.
And now it will be easie to understand, what it is to Turn many to Righteousness. And in the highest and most exalted sence of the Phrase, it is to Reduce whole Provinces under the Obedience of God.
And now it will be easy to understand, what it is to Turn many to Righteousness. And in the highest and most exalted sense of the Phrase, it is to Reduce Whole Provinces under the obedience of God.
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But in a Lower, yet a very Noble Sence, it is to be any ways Instrumental in the Instruction and Conversion of any Considerable number of Souls in any part of the World,
But in a Lower, yet a very Noble Sense, it is to be any ways Instrumental in the Instruction and Conversion of any Considerable number of Souls in any part of the World,
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and Immorality, which loudly call for more Labourers into the Vineyard, to carry on to Perfection the Information and Conversion of Christians. And in both these Senses
and Immorality, which loudly call for more Labourers into the Vineyard, to carry on to Perfection the Information and Conversion of Christians. And in both these Senses
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Secondly, Who they are who have heretofore, whose Duty yet it is, and who may still be said to Turn many to Righteousness, is the second thing I propos'd to shew you.
Secondly, Who they Are who have heretofore, whose Duty yet it is, and who may still be said to Turn many to Righteousness, is the second thing I proposed to show you.
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nor was God afterwards wanting to his own Honour, or the Good of Mankind, in sending his Prophets and Priests to be Preachers of Righteousness to a wicked World.
nor was God afterwards wanting to his own Honour, or the Good of Mankind, in sending his prophets and Priests to be Preachers of Righteousness to a wicked World.
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and it was not without a constant Succession of Priests and Prophets, as well as of Mercies and Destructions, that the Divine Providence did secure one only Nation, the Jews, in their Allegiance to him.
and it was not without a constant Succession of Priests and prophets, as well as of mercies and Destructions, that the Divine Providence did secure one only nation, the jews, in their Allegiance to him.
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And yet even these his peculiar People, This Holy Nation, in process of Time, had so corrupted themselves, that their very Righteousness was as filthy Rags, Isai. lxiv. 6. And both their Principles and Morals were so far debas'd,
And yet even these his peculiar People, This Holy nation, in process of Time, had so corrupted themselves, that their very Righteousness was as filthy Rags, Isaiah lxiv. 6. And both their Principles and Morals were so Far debased,
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and the most demure and precise amongst them, the Scribes and Pharisees so defective in both, that our Saviour told his Disciples, Except their Righteousness should exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, they should in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Matt. v. 20.
and the most demure and precise among them, the Scribes and Pharisees so defective in both, that our Saviour told his Disciples, Except their Righteousness should exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, they should in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Matt. v. 20.
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And now when the Defection of Mankind from God was become so Universal, that it was time for him, either utterly to root out from the face of the Earth, all the Inhabitants of it,
And now when the Defection of Mankind from God was become so Universal, that it was time for him, either utterly to root out from the face of the Earth, all the Inhabitants of it,
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Then did the Divine Goodness, which always enclines him to the most Merciful part, choose to send an Ambassador Extraordinary to propose Terms of Reconciliation,
Then did the Divine goodness, which always inclines him to the most Merciful part, choose to send an Ambassador Extraordinary to propose Terms of Reconciliation,
And accordingly, God, who at sundry Times, and in divers Manners, spake in time past unto the Fathers by the Prophets, did in these last Days, (or in the last great Age of the World) speak unto us by his Son, whom he appointed Heir of all things, by whom also he made the World, Heb. i. 1, 2.
And accordingly, God, who At sundry Times, and in diverse Manners, spoke in time passed unto the Father's by the prophets, did in these last Days, (or in the last great Age of the World) speak unto us by his Son, whom he appointed Heir of all things, by whom also he made the World, Hebrew i. 1, 2.
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And here, how without Wonder and Astonishment, can we behold, with what prodigious Zeal, Application, and Industry the Blessed Jesus set upon the great Work of Reforming Mankind.
And Here, how without Wonder and Astonishment, can we behold, with what prodigious Zeal, Application, and Industry the Blessed jesus Set upon the great Work of Reforming Mankind.
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It was his Meat and Drink to do the Will of him that sent him, and accordingly he continually went about doing Good, both to the Bodies and Souls of Men.
It was his Meat and Drink to do the Will of him that sent him, and accordingly he continually went about doing Good, both to the Bodies and Souls of Men.
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But the Original cause of all their Miseries, both Bodily and Spiritual, proceeding from the mischievous Enmity of Satan, he did with the utmost diligence pursue that Rebel, driving him out of the Bodies and Souls of Men;
But the Original cause of all their Misery's, both Bodily and Spiritual, proceeding from the mischievous Enmity of Satan, he did with the utmost diligence pursue that Rebel, driving him out of the Bodies and Souls of Men;
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And that he might at length be utterly dispossess'd of all his Dominion, and that no Corner of the Earth might be left him to exercise his Tyranny upon,
And that he might At length be utterly dispossessed of all his Dominion, and that no Corner of the Earth might be left him to exercise his Tyranny upon,
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and on Earth, he Commission'd his Apostles to prosecute the glorious Conquest over the Devil, and all his Works, which he had begun, commanding them to go, and disciple all Nations, Baptizing them in the Name of the Father,
and on Earth, he Commissioned his Apostles to prosecute the glorious Conquest over the devil, and all his Works, which he had begun, commanding them to go, and disciple all nations, Baptizing them in the Name of the Father,
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even unto the end of the World, Matt. xxviii. 18, 19, 20. And so faithful were they in the Execution of their Trust, that they soon dispers'd themselves into the utmost parts of the Universe,
even unto the end of the World, Matt. xxviii. 18, 19, 20. And so faithful were they in the Execution of their Trust, that they soon dispersed themselves into the utmost parts of the Universe,
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I say, to consider, and assist in the best Methods of Turning many to Righteousness, ought to be the Care and Concern of every Christian Church and Nation;
I say, to Consider, and assist in the best Methods of Turning many to Righteousness, ought to be the Care and Concern of every Christian Church and nation;
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or may be, (if they suffer themselves to be regulated by the Rules of Christianity, which so directly tend to render both private Persons and publick Societies happy) by which Christians may be, I say,
or may be, (if they suffer themselves to be regulated by the Rules of Christianity, which so directly tend to render both private Persons and public Societies happy) by which Christians may be, I say,
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so much distinguish'd from the deplorable State of those Barbarous and Savage Nations, where Ignorance of the True God and Religion overspreads their Country.
so much distinguished from the deplorable State of those Barbarous and Savage nations, where Ignorance of the True God and Religion overspreads their Country.
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Nothing more naturally diffuses its self than Light, and how prodigiously ungrateful would it be for a People themselves enlighten'd, not to spread that to all Mankind which was given them to shew others,
Nothing more naturally diffuses its self than Light, and how prodigiously ungrateful would it be for a People themselves enlightened, not to spread that to all Mankind which was given them to show Others,
A Church so pure in its Doctrine, and so Heavenly in its Worship, as in that respect is the fittest in the World to be the Model to the New Acquisitions which shall be gain'd to the Church of Christ.
A Church so pure in its Doctrine, and so Heavenly in its Worship, as in that respect is the Fittest in the World to be the Model to the New Acquisitions which shall be gained to the Church of christ.
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But, alas, that it should be ever said, that another Church, whose Religion is so sadly corrupted by Paganish Superstitions, should yet be ten thousand times more Zealous, in Banishing Infidelity and Paganism out of the World than ours is!
But, alas, that it should be ever said, that Another Church, whose Religion is so sadly corrupted by Paganish Superstitions, should yet be ten thousand times more Zealous, in Banishing Infidelity and Paganism out of the World than ours is!
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Surely, since we have in so plentiful a manner been made partakers of their Carnal Things, it is our Duty also to Minister to them in Spiritual things.
Surely, since we have in so plentiful a manner been made partakers of their Carnal Things, it is our Duty also to Minister to them in Spiritual things.
and of all the parts of that Religion which is to be paid him, is a necessary Guide and Director to all Virtuous and Religious Practice, it being the same thing to the Soul,
and of all the parts of that Religion which is to be paid him, is a necessary Guide and Director to all Virtuous and Religious Practice, it being the same thing to the Soul,
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and of true Religion, will e'en become, for want thereof, the Blackest of all Sins: as Zeal, when not guided by Knowledge, will easily be transported to Cruelty and Murther.
and of true Religion, will even become, for want thereof, the Blackest of all Sins: as Zeal, when not guided by Knowledge, will Easily be transported to Cruelty and Murder.
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And now it is the great Duty of the Ministers of Religion, to remove from the Minds of Men that Ignorance of Divine things, which is the cause of all their Miscarriages,
And now it is the great Duty of the Ministers of Religion, to remove from the Minds of Men that Ignorance of Divine things, which is the cause of all their Miscarriages,
This we are to attend upon, by Catechizing, and Preaching, and Conference, and whatever Methods can be thought most successful and effectual in the Instruction of Mankind;
This we Are to attend upon, by Catechizing, and Preaching, and Conference, and whatever Methods can be Thought most successful and effectual in the Instruction of Mankind;
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Thirdly, Those Persons will be reputed to have no small share in this Blessed Work, who have put the Ministers of God in a Capacity of so Instructing his People, by making a Provision for the Acquisition, Maintenance, and Propagation of Christian Knowledge.
Thirdly, Those Persons will be reputed to have no small share in this Blessed Work, who have put the Ministers of God in a Capacity of so Instructing his People, by making a Provision for the Acquisition, Maintenance, and Propagation of Christian Knowledge.
And not here to speak of the Excellency of such Charities, which directly tending to the Everlasting Happiness of the Souls of Men, must be as far beyond what terminate only on this Mortal Life,
And not Here to speak of the Excellency of such Charities, which directly tending to the Everlasting Happiness of the Souls of Men, must be as Far beyond what terminate only on this Mortal Life,
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The Advantage of being thus Instrumental in Turning many to Righteousness lies here, That it is not only in the present Generation, that such are thus serviceable to the Souls of Men,
The Advantage of being thus Instrumental in Turning many to Righteousness lies Here, That it is not only in the present Generation, that such Are thus serviceable to the Souls of Men,
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And especially, the Erecting of Libraries of necessary and useful Books in Divinity, is of all others a necessary Provision for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge.
And especially, the Erecting of Libraries of necessary and useful Books in Divinity, is of all Others a necessary Provision for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge.
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For why? The Priests Lips should preserve Knowledge, because the People are to seek the Law at his Mouth, Mal. ii. 7. And the Measures of Knowledge a Minister is to be Master of, must be necessarily such as shall enable him to give his People an entire View of the whole Scheme of Christian Doctrine in that Connexion, wherein one part of it depends upon another,
For why? The Priests Lips should preserve Knowledge, Because the People Are to seek the Law At his Mouth, Malachi ii. 7. And the Measures of Knowledge a Minister is to be Master of, must be necessarily such as shall enable him to give his People an entire View of the Whole Scheme of Christian Doctrine in that Connexion, wherein one part of it depends upon Another,
many of which not being obvious to our Natural Reason, but capable of Proof only from the Scriptures, he must be well vers'd in the Language, and Manner of Speaking of the Holy Pen-Men,
many of which not being obvious to our Natural Reason, but capable of Proof only from the Scriptures, he must be well versed in the Language, and Manner of Speaking of the Holy Pen-Men,
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It must therefore clearly follow, that those Persons will be reputed to have no small share in this Blessed Work, who shall lay such a Foundation of Christian Knowledge,
It must Therefore clearly follow, that those Persons will be reputed to have no small share in this Blessed Work, who shall lay such a Foundation of Christian Knowledge,
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Thirdly, And now I am to shew you, That it will be found one day the highest pitch of Wisdom to have been Instrumental in this Blessed Work of Turning many to Righteousness.
Thirdly, And now I am to show you, That it will be found one day the highest pitch of Wisdom to have been Instrumental in this Blessed Work of Turning many to Righteousness.
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To Turn many to Righteousness, you have also seen, is to dispossess Satan of an unrighteous Usurpation he has made upon God's Dominion over his own Creatures,
To Turn many to Righteousness, you have also seen, is to dispossess Satan of an unrighteous Usurpation he has made upon God's Dominion over his own Creatures,
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what is the Wisdom of this World in comparison with this? What an Ideot is David 's Fool, who when he might make to himself Friends in Heaven of the Mammon of Unrighteousness, heaps up to himself Riches, not knowing who shall gather them? And who is wholly solicitous to find out some one, from whom he might call his Lands after his own Name, (fondly thinking, that by this means his Houses shall continue for ever,
what is the Wisdom of this World in comparison with this? What an Idiot is David is Fool, who when he might make to himself Friends in Heaven of the Mammon of Unrighteousness, heaps up to himself Riches, not knowing who shall gather them? And who is wholly solicitous to find out Some one, from whom he might call his Lands After his own Name, (fondly thinking, that by this means his Houses shall continue for ever,
Besides, the Proposing of a Good End, and the Prosecuting of it by due and proper Means, there is something yet farther wanting to compleat the Wisdom of our Actions,
Beside, the Proposing of a Good End, and the Prosecuting of it by due and proper Means, there is something yet farther wanting to complete the Wisdom of our Actions,
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And indeed, as of all other Sinners, those will be the most exquisitely punish'd, who shall any ways corrupt and deprave the Principles and Manners of Mankind:
And indeed, as of all other Sinners, those will be the most exquisitely punished, who shall any ways corrupt and deprave the Principles and Manners of Mankind:
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So of all the Righteous Servants of God, those will be exalted to the highest degrees of Glory, who shall be most industrious in the Instruction and Conversion of Men.
So of all the Righteous Servants of God, those will be exalted to the highest Degrees of Glory, who shall be most Industria in the Instruction and Conversion of Men.
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Such as do sow ill Principles, and do any ways discourage and discountenance Piety and Vertue, are said to put a Stumbling-block, and to be an Occasion to fall in their Brother's way, Rom. xiv. 13. And wo to that Man (saith our Saviour) by whom the Offence cometh:
Such as do sow ill Principles, and do any ways discourage and discountenance Piety and Virtue, Are said to put a Stumbling-block, and to be an Occasion to fallen in their Brother's Way, Rom. xiv. 13. And woe to that Man (Says our Saviour) by whom the Offence comes:
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and that he were drowned in the depth of the Sea, Matt. xviii. 6, 7. And a most emphatical Threatning this is to all those wicked Instruments of Uunrighteousness abroad in the World, who make it their Business,
and that he were drowned in the depth of the Sea, Matt. xviii. 6, 7. And a most emphatical Threatening this is to all those wicked Instruments of Uunrighteousness abroad in the World, who make it their Business,
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and lewd Discourse, or whatever other evil Communications do, corrupt good Principles and Manners. But above all others, it is a dreadful thing to consider what will be the Doom of those Men, who by wicked Books, such as both Atheists, Deists, Socinians, and Antinomians do now, to the Reproach of our Church and Nation, daily publish amongst us.
and lewd Discourse, or whatever other evil Communications do, corrupt good Principles and Manners. But above all Others, it is a dreadful thing to Consider what will be the Doom of those Men, who by wicked Books, such as both Atheists, Deists, socinians, and Antinomians do now, to the Reproach of our Church and nation, daily publish among us.
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But the wicked Principles which are propagated by Books are lasting Mischiefs, from whence, as from a Pandora 's Box, fly out those Plagues and Mortal Diseases that can never be recall'd,
But the wicked Principles which Are propagated by Books Are lasting Mischiefs, from whence, as from a Pandora is Box, fly out those Plagues and Mortal Diseases that can never be Recalled,
The Repentance they must come to, or be everlastingly and immeasurably Undone, must be such as comes not under the ordinary Definitions given that great Condition of our Salvation.
The Repentance they must come to, or be everlastingly and immeasurably Undone, must be such as comes not under the ordinary Definitions given that great Condition of our Salvation.
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so the Reparations to be made for these kind of Affronts and Injuries to Christ's Kingdom must be by a Recantation as publick and lasting as the Nature of the Offence is.
so the Reparations to be made for these kind of Affronts and Injuries to Christ's Kingdom must be by a Recantation as public and lasting as the Nature of the Offence is.
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And the exacting of such a Repentance as this, I must needs recommend to you, my Brethren, who are entring to day into the Ministry, when-ever you are called to the Sick Bed of any notorious Atheist or Deist whatsoever.
And the exacting of such a Repentance as this, I must needs recommend to you, my Brothers, who Are entering to day into the Ministry, whenever you Are called to the Sick Bed of any notorious Atheist or Deist whatsoever.
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so that you cannot, with Fidelity to your Great Master, dispence the Sacrament of Reconciliation to those, who have erected lasting Batteries against his Kingdom, till they themselves, by a like publick Recantation, shall have pull'd them down with their own hands.
so that you cannot, with Fidis to your Great Master, dispense the Sacrament of Reconciliation to those, who have erected lasting Batteries against his Kingdom, till they themselves, by a like public Recantation, shall have pulled them down with their own hands.
And what then? How much beyond the common Measures will the Punishment of those amongst them be, who shall remain Impenitent? And indeed it is but reasonable to believe, that the Case will be vastly different betwixt those who have only in their own Persons transgrest the Laws of God,
And what then? How much beyond the Common Measures will the Punishment of those among them be, who shall remain Impenitent? And indeed it is but reasonable to believe, that the Case will be vastly different betwixt those who have only in their own Persons transgressed the Laws of God,
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And now, if of all other Sinners those will be the most exquisitely punish'd, who shall any ways corrupt and deprave the Principles and Manners of Mankind;
And now, if of all other Sinners those will be the most exquisitely punished, who shall any ways corrupt and deprave the Principles and Manners of Mankind;
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then, by parity of Reason, of all the Righteous Servants of God, those will be exalted to the highest degrees of Glory, who shall be most industrious in the Instruction and Conversion of Men;
then, by parity of Reason, of all the Righteous Servants of God, those will be exalted to the highest Degrees of Glory, who shall be most Industria in the Instruction and Conversion of Men;
For this we need no other Testimony than that remarkable place of St. James v. 20. Know, that he which converteth a Sinner from the Error of his Ways, shall save a Soul from Death,
For this we need no other Testimony than that remarkable place of Saint James v. 20. Know, that he which Converts a Sinner from the Error of his Ways, shall save a Soul from Death,
or do Labour in the Instruction and Conversion of Sinners, that through the Merits and Satisfaction of Christ, (by which only it is that God becomes propitious to our best Performances) this kind of Charity will be had in no mean Consideration when God shall take Cognizance of our Sins and Failures.
or do Labour in the Instruction and Conversion of Sinners, that through the Merits and Satisfaction of christ, (by which only it is that God becomes propitious to our best Performances) this kind of Charity will be had in no mean Consideration when God shall take Cognizance of our Sins and Failures.
And if the Converting of one Sinner shall be so consider'd, what Glories will await those who Turn many to Righteousness? I cannot possibly express them in any higher Words than those of my Text, in which alone there is a force and lustre,
And if the Converting of one Sinner shall be so considered, what Glories will await those who Turn many to Righteousness? I cannot possibly express them in any higher Words than those of my Text, in which alone there is a force and lustre,
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And therefore, since, next to what the Apostles did by their personal Labours, and inspir'd Writings, to Convert Mankind to God, scarcely any thing can be thought of a more direct and immediate Tendency to the same Glorious and Blessed End,
And Therefore, since, next to what the Apostles did by their personal Labours, and inspired Writings, to Convert Mankind to God, scarcely any thing can be Thought of a more Direct and immediate Tendency to the same Glorious and Blessed End,
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than to lay up those Magazines of Christian Knowledge on the Confines of Satan's Kingdom, out of which the Ministers of God's Word may be constantly supply'd, both with the Food of Souls,
than to lay up those Magazines of Christian Knowledge on the Confines of Satan's Kingdom, out of which the Ministers of God's Word may be constantly supplied, both with the Food of Souls,
and with that Spiritual Armour wherewith they may carry on the War with Success, so as at length to drive that Arch-Rebel out of those vast Territories he now possesses:
and with that Spiritual Armour wherewith they may carry on the War with Success, so as At length to drive that Arch-Rebel out of those vast Territories he now Possesses:
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It will therefore follow, that those pious Persons will most effectually consult their future Happiness, and provide best for an Exalted Glory, who shall expend most in fixing Libraries of necessary and useful Books in Divinity, in order to the Instruction both of Minister and People.
It will Therefore follow, that those pious Persons will most effectually consult their future Happiness, and provide best for an Exalted Glory, who shall expend most in fixing Libraries of necessary and useful Books in Divinity, in order to the Instruction both of Minister and People.
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and so may not be entitled thereby to the Reward of Martyrs and Confessors. But however, they may be much more instrumental in Turning many to Righteousness, even than those who actually labour in the Work it self;
and so may not be entitled thereby to the Reward of Martyrs and Confessors. But however, they may be much more instrumental in Turning many to Righteousness, even than those who actually labour in the Work it self;
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In short, Those who shall make such a lasting Provision for the Instruction and Conversion of any considerable part of Mankind, may, in so doing, be very well look'd upon as a sort of Apostles to those Parts of the World.
In short, Those who shall make such a lasting Provision for the Instruction and Conversion of any considerable part of Mankind, may, in so doing, be very well looked upon as a sort of Apostles to those Parts of the World.
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And if so, we may conclude a great deal concerning the Degrees of Glory wherewith such shall be recompenc'd, from that Promise of our Saviour to his Apostles, Matt. xix. 28. Verily, I say unto you,
And if so, we may conclude a great deal Concerning the Degrees of Glory wherewith such shall be recompensed, from that Promise of our Saviour to his Apostles, Matt. xix. 28. Verily, I say unto you,
yet from hence we may clearly gather, that proportionably as Persons shall approach nearest to the Apostles in Evangelizing Mankind, they shall be placed nearer and nearer to them upon the several Ascents, to the highest Stations in the Kingdom of Heaven.
yet from hence we may clearly gather, that proportionably as Persons shall approach nearest to the Apostles in Evangelizing Mankind, they shall be placed nearer and nearer to them upon the several Ascents, to the highest Stations in the Kingdom of Heaven.
but rather give me leave, with the great Apostle to the Gentiles, Rom. xi. 13. to magnifie to you your Office, who are entring to day upon the Sacred Ministry,
but rather give me leave, with the great Apostle to the Gentiles, Rom. xi. 13. to magnify to you your Office, who Are entering to day upon the Sacred Ministry,
And you have this Advantage of all other Professions of Men, that whereas others, by a due discharge of the Duties of their proper Calling, can only become Righteous themselves, you, in the due Exercise of your Ministry, will Turn many to Righteousness: So that whilst other Christians can expect only the common Rewards for well-doing, you may promise your selves, upon the Performance even of the ordinary Duties of your Function, to be extraordinarily recompenc'd.
And you have this Advantage of all other Professions of Men, that whereas Others, by a due discharge of the Duties of their proper Calling, can only become Righteous themselves, you, in the due Exercise of your Ministry, will Turn many to Righteousness: So that while other Christians can expect only the Common Rewards for welldoing, you may promise your selves, upon the Performance even of the ordinary Duties of your Function, to be extraordinarily recompensed.
For why? the Religion you are to propagate and promote, is of such a Nature and Tendency, that were it heartily embrac'd, the most Wild and Savage of Men would become Innocent, Kind, and Sociable to one another;
For why? the Religion you Are to propagate and promote, is of such a Nature and Tendency, that were it heartily embraced, the most Wild and Savage of Men would become Innocent, Kind, and Sociable to one Another;
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And it is Prophecy'd, that this will be the Fruits of Christianity, when the Earth shall be full of the Knowledge of the Lord, Isai. xi. 9. And you will also, by a diligent Application to the Duties of your proper Calling, pull down the Kingdom of Satan,
And it is Prophesied, that this will be the Fruits of Christianity, when the Earth shall be full of the Knowledge of the Lord, Isaiah xi. 9. And you will also, by a diligent Application to the Duties of your proper Calling, pull down the Kingdom of Satan,
and the Difficulties and Oppositions they and their Agents, the wicked Men of the World, shall give you, will call forth all your Courage and Prudence to resist.
and the Difficulties and Oppositions they and their Agents, the wicked Men of the World, shall give you, will call forth all your Courage and Prudence to resist.
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And therefore I cannot forbear to bless that Providence which calls both you and me into the Service of those darker parts of the Church, where we shall have occasion to do more Good than here we could be able, to contest with greater Difficulties,
And Therefore I cannot forbear to bless that Providence which calls both you and me into the Service of those Darker parts of the Church, where we shall have occasion to do more Good than Here we could be able, to contest with greater Difficulties,
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and Christian-like, an Emulation to excell in the Favour of God, and in those Stations of Glory which he will bestow upon such as shall exert themselves in his Service.
and Christianlike, an Emulation to excel in the Favour of God, and in those Stations of Glory which he will bestow upon such as shall exert themselves in his Service.
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To conclude therefore in the Words of St. Paul, 1 Tim. vi. 12. Fight the good Fight of Faith, that is, maintain and propagate the Gospel against all Opposition, and live according to it;
To conclude Therefore in the Words of Saint Paul, 1 Tim. vi. 12. Fight the good Fight of Faith, that is, maintain and propagate the Gospel against all Opposition, and live according to it;
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