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27 Proverbs 5, 6. Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
27 Proverbs 5, 6. Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful Are the wounds of a friend;
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but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
but the Kisses of an enemy Are deceitful.
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SElf-Love is so natural to us, that as it makes us apt to flatter our selves on all occasions,
SElf-Love is so natural to us, that as it makes us apt to flatter our selves on all occasions,
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so it inclines us to accept too easily of the flatteries of all others;
so it inclines us to accept too Easily of the flatteries of all Others;
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even those flatteries which Decency makes us turn away from, and seem to dislike, are hearkned to by us:
even those flatteries which Decency makes us turn away from, and seem to dislike, Are hearkened to by us:
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We open our Ears to them;
We open our Ears to them;
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we lay them up in our Memory, and do often please our selves with vain Reflections on them.
we lay them up in our Memory, and do often please our selves with vain Reflections on them.
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But we are so little accustomed to find fault with our selves, or to reflect on our Errors and Follies, that when Thoughts of that kind break in upon us, we fly from them;
But we Are so little accustomed to find fault with our selves, or to reflect on our Errors and Follies, that when Thoughts of that kind break in upon us, we fly from them;
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we impute them to Vapours, to Fits of the Spleen and Melancholly.
we impute them to Vapours, to Fits of the Spleen and Melancholy.
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Our unwillingness to know our own Faults, or to be humbled under the sense of them, makes us uneasy when any venture on the most charitable,
Our unwillingness to know our own Faults, or to be humbled under the sense of them, makes us uneasy when any venture on the most charitable,
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but often the most unacceptable Act of Friendship, the telling us of our Faults. If it is possible, we will either deny or extenuate them:
but often the most unacceptable Act of Friendship, the telling us of our Faults. If it is possible, we will either deny or extenuate them:
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or if Sense and good Breeding makes us civil to such Friends, yet we will feel a Sharpness arise, we will Love them the less for it;
or if Sense and good Breeding makes us civil to such Friends, yet we will feel a Sharpness arise, we will Love them the less for it;
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and if we can, we will be ready to revenge our selves by returning some Admonitions to them;
and if we can, we will be ready to revenge our selves by returning Some Admonitions to them;
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perhaps not without some Acrimony of Look or Stile.
perhaps not without Some Acrimony of Look or Style.
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All this arises from the partiality and injustice with which we treat our selves, which must incline us to love others the better, who treat us in the same manner.
All this arises from the partiality and injustice with which we Treat our selves, which must incline us to love Others the better, who Treat us in the same manner.
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But as long as we have Faults, it is very fit that we be made acquainted with them:
But as long as we have Faults, it is very fit that we be made acquainted with them:
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And since we are too much blinded in our own favour, it is a great Happiness to fall into the hands of such Friends as will not spare us:
And since we Are too much blinded in our own favour, it is a great Happiness to fallen into the hands of such Friends as will not spare us:
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It is better that we should hear of them even from Enemies, than to be kept in an Ignorance that must be fatal.
It is better that we should hear of them even from Enemies, than to be kept in an Ignorance that must be fatal.
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There are few in the World who do not commend Friendship as the chief Happiness of Life,
There Are few in the World who do not commend Friendship as the chief Happiness of Life,
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and are not ready to run out upon the advantages of having found a true and faithful Friend;
and Are not ready to run out upon the advantages of having found a true and faithful Friend;
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and yet even those who are very copious upon so common a Theme, do not much care for the best Offices of Friendship.
and yet even those who Are very copious upon so Common a Theme, do not much care for the best Offices of Friendship.
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No man can perform this Act of Friendship, without some force put upon himself; unless there is a great mixture of Roughness and Superciliousness in his Temper.
No man can perform this Act of Friendship, without Some force put upon himself; unless there is a great mixture of Roughness and Superciliousness in his Temper.
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Few love to touch a tender part, or to grieve a person who is dear to them.
Few love to touch a tender part, or to grieve a person who is dear to them.
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Therefore the harder it is to reprove another, it ought to be the more valued, and the better received.
Therefore the harder it is to reprove Another, it ought to be the more valued, and the better received.
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Caresses and Congratulations pass easily among Friends: These are the common and natural Vents of Friendship.
Caresses and Congratulations pass Easily among Friends: These Are the Common and natural Vents of Friendship.
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Reproofs and Admonitions go against the grain;
Reproofs and Admonitions go against the grain;
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therefore Friends ought to encourage them, let their Friends know, that they expect them, and by the good Entertainment that they give the first Essays made of this kind, to secure themselves of a continuance of the like Freedom.
Therefore Friends ought to encourage them, let their Friends know, that they expect them, and by the good Entertainment that they give the First Essays made of this kind, to secure themselves of a Continuance of the like Freedom.
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Solomon understood well the happiness of having an ancient, and as it were a hereditary Friend made sure of;Solomon understood well the happiness of having an ancient, and as it were a hereditary Friend made sure of;
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therefore he says a little after the words of my Text, Thine own Friend, and thy Father's Friend, forsake not.
Therefore he Says a little After the words of my Text, Thine own Friend, and thy Father's Friend, forsake not.
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And in the words I have read, he sets out the best use and effect of Friendship.
And in the words I have read, he sets out the best use and Effect of Friendship.
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In the preceding words he had set out the Mischiefs that may arise from Wrath and Anger, which are cruel and outragious: To which he adds, But who can stand before Envy? Wrath and Anger are commonly provoked by ill usage, or injury;
In the preceding words he had Set out the Mischiefs that may arise from Wrath and Anger, which Are cruel and outrageous: To which he adds, But who can stand before Envy? Wrath and Anger Are commonly provoked by ill usage, or injury;
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so Innocence may protect a man from them: But Envy is an ill-natur'd passion, that is raised without any provocation.
so Innocence may Pact a man from them: But Envy is an Ill-natured passion, that is raised without any provocation.
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The Vertues, or the Reputation, the Prosperity and Happiness of others, set men on to detract from their Fame,
The Virtues, or the Reputation, the Prosperity and Happiness of Others, Set men on to detract from their Fame,
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or undermine their Happiness, without any prospect of advantage to themselves.
or undermine their Happiness, without any prospect of advantage to themselves.
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Men therefore whose Qualities, as well as their Condition, expose them to Envy, though they must expect their share in it,
Men Therefore whose Qualities, as well as their Condition, expose them to Envy, though they must expect their share in it,
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yet are by my Text directed to the best Methods to prevent the advantages that Spiteful men may take;
yet Are by my Text directed to the best Methods to prevent the advantages that Spiteful men may take;
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for if their Friends are before-hand with their Enemies in their Reproofs, and if they themselves are so wise as to be corrected by their means,
for if their Friends Are beforehand with their Enemies in their Reproofs, and if they themselves Are so wise as to be corrected by their means,
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then envious Men will not find much matter to work on.
then envious Men will not find much matter to work on.
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Their Friends see their Faults while they are yet secret, before they break out into open observation;
Their Friends see their Faults while they Are yet secret, before they break out into open observation;
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so by the kind severity of their rebukes, they save them that shame, which the discoveries that Envy will soon make, may bring upon them.
so by the kind severity of their rebukes, they save them that shame, which the discoveries that Envy will soon make, may bring upon them.
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Open rebuke is better than secret love. Open rebuke is better than secret love.
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A Friendship that carries a man to rebuke another plainly and roundly, with a due measure of severity, is better then secret Love; that is, a fond, tender,
A Friendship that carries a man to rebuke Another plainly and roundly, with a due measure of severity, is better then secret Love; that is, a found, tender,
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and indulgent Love, that may be sincere and deep, but is so blind and feeble, as either not to see Faults in their Friends;
and indulgent Love, that may be sincere and deep, but is so blind and feeble, as either not to see Faults in their Friends;
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or if they see any, not to be able to disturb their Quiet by seasonable Reproofs.
or if they see any, not to be able to disturb their Quiet by seasonable Reproofs.
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Another sense is given to these words;
another sense is given to these words;
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Open, that is, publick rebuke, is better than secret love; that is, rebuke in secret. Some can bear Reproofs in secret,Open, that is, public rebuke, is better than secret love; that is, rebuke in secret. some can bear Reproofs in secret,
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but are not the better for them;
but Are not the better for them;
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therefore in such Cases, though we ought always to begin our Admonitions in private, according to our Saviour's Rule;
Therefore in such Cases, though we ought always to begin our Admonitions in private, according to our Saviour's Rule;
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yet when these do not prevail, we ought to rebuke before all, that if the Offender is not reclaimed by it,
yet when these do not prevail, we ought to rebuke before all, that if the Offender is not reclaimed by it,
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yet that others may fear. This is chiefly to take place when mens sins are so publick, that they go before to judgment, and do as it were extort it.
yet that Others may Fear. This is chiefly to take place when men's Sins Are so public, that they go before to judgement, and do as it were extort it.
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Such wounds, when given by a friend with a good design, and in a proper method, are faithful, that is, they are sincere, they are proofs of his Fidelity to the Ties of Friendship, they will also attain their End;
Such wounds, when given by a friend with a good Design, and in a proper method, Are faithful, that is, they Are sincere, they Are proofs of his Fidis to the Ties of Friendship, they will also attain their End;
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and as the Incisions of a Skilful Surgeon are faithful, and do quickly heal again, so such Rebukes will have a good effect.
and as the Incisions of a Skilful Surgeon Are faithful, and do quickly heal again, so such Rebukes will have a good Effect.
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Others render the word, Beautiful; there is nothing more amiable in True Friendship, than so exact and just a Freedom,
Others render the word, Beautiful; there is nothing more amiable in True Friendship, than so exact and just a Freedom,
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as makes a man neither to overlook nor to neglect the Faults of his Friend.
as makes a man neither to overlook nor to neglect the Faults of his Friend.
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On the other hand, the Kisses or Caresses of an Enemy, who covers his Hatred with the Shews of Friendship,
On the other hand, the Kisses or Caresses of an Enemy, who covers his Hatred with the Shows of Friendship,
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and with a dissembled Behaviour, who kisses on design to betray, as Iudas did his Master; These are deceitful; they are false in them;
and with a dissembled Behaviour, who Kisses on Design to betray, as Iudas did his Master; These Are deceitful; they Are false in them;
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they flatter persons to their faces, for those very Faults for which they will censure them severely in Corners:
they flatter Persons to their faces, for those very Faults for which they will censure them severely in Corners:
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they are also deceitful, while they see people commit Faults which they hope will be their ruin;
they Are also deceitful, while they see people commit Faults which they hope will be their ruin;
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and yet lest they should find that out, and prevent their ruin by seasonable Correction, they study to humour them in them, that they may become Incorrigible,
and yet lest they should find that out, and prevent their ruin by seasonable Correction, they study to humour them in them, that they may become Incorrigible,
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and be Infallibly ruined by them.
and be Infallibly ruined by them.
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But the word may be also rendred frequent and earnest, or hard and pressing, as well as deceitful. The sense will then be, the Kisses or Caresses of an Enemy will be redoubled;
But the word may be also rendered frequent and earnest, or hard and pressing, as well as deceitful. The sense will then be, the Kisses or Caresses of an Enemy will be redoubled;
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they will be officious in them both in season and out of season.
they will be officious in them both in season and out of season.
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Flatterers, when they perceive that their base Obsequiousness is acceptable, they follow close upon that Scent;
Flatterers, when they perceive that their base Obsequiousness is acceptable, they follow close upon that Scent;
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they are Assiduous and Abject in it.
they Are Assiduous and Abject in it.
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And whereas Friends are cautious, and must wait fit Opportunities to reprove, Flatterers find Access at all times,
And whereas Friends Are cautious, and must wait fit Opportunities to reprove, Flatterers find Access At all times,
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and are ever Applauding every thing that is either said or done by him, whom they hope either to subdue or ruin by their mean Compliances.
and Are ever Applauding every thing that is either said or done by him, whom they hope either to subdue or ruin by their mean Compliances.
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Nor is it easy to shake off that servile Crew; their kisses are hard; they strike against a weak part;
Nor is it easy to shake off that servile Crew; their Kisses Are hard; they strike against a weak part;
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few Men are wise enough to find them out, or strong enough to resist them. Some are so course in their Flatteries, that they must quickly be nauseated;
few Men Are wise enough to find them out, or strong enough to resist them. some Are so course in their Flatteries, that they must quickly be nauseated;
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but Men of Design, who have the Art to season their Flattery, to hit right in it,
but Men of Design, who have the Art to season their Flattery, to hit right in it,
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and are dextrous in the Methods of offering it, are often too hard for Men, who in all other respects may be very valuable,
and Are dextrous in the Methods of offering it, Are often too hard for Men, who in all other respects may be very valuable,
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but in this only do really lessen themselves, by suffering others to magnify them too much.
but in this only do really lessen themselves, by suffering Others to magnify them too much.
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Thus I have opened the various Rendrings of the Words of my Text;
Thus I have opened the various Renderings of the Words of my Text;
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all amount to the same sense in general, That we do then express our Friendship in the best manner,
all amount to the same sense in general, That we do then express our Friendship in the best manner,
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when we do plainly and openly Reprove our Friends for their Faults, which will be much more useful to them than any Fondness,
when we do plainly and openly Reprove our Friends for their Faults, which will be much more useful to them than any Fondness,
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how deep or tender soever, when it makes us excessively Indulgent to them. Such Reproofs may be as Wounds, and give a very painful Uneasiness:
how deep or tender soever, when it makes us excessively Indulgent to them. Such Reproofs may be as Wounds, and give a very painful Uneasiness:
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but even that will be Medicinal; it will bring our Faults into View, and into our Remembrance;
but even that will be Medicinal; it will bring our Faults into View, and into our Remembrance;
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when we see that others observe us, it will bring us into a habit of looking more carefully to our selves,
when we see that Others observe us, it will bring us into a habit of looking more carefully to our selves,
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and of observing all our Words and Actions with due Attention:
and of observing all our Words and Actions with due Attention:
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Whereas on the other hand, Enemies, who have no other Regards but for their own Ends,
Whereas on the other hand, Enemies, who have no other Regards but for their own Ends,
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or perhaps for our Ruin, they will by frequent Flatteries, well timed, and skilfully infused,
or perhaps for our Ruin, they will by frequent Flatteries, well timed, and skilfully infused,
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so corrupt our Minds, that as they will render us more uneasy to the Rebukes of our true and faithful Friends,
so corrupt our Minds, that as they will render us more uneasy to the Rebukes of our true and faithful Friends,
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so they will feed our Self-love to such a height, that we shall be thereby exposed to Errors that may end very fatally,
so they will feed our Self-love to such a height, that we shall be thereby exposed to Errors that may end very fatally,
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and make us perish unpitied, as well as live inexcusable.
and make us perish unpitied, as well as live inexcusable.
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The Words thus opened, do lead us to examine our Obligations to this Duty of Reproving others:
The Words thus opened, do led us to examine our Obligations to this Duty of Reproving Others:
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That will be soon setled, if we do consider the Zeal that we owe to God and to his Honour.
That will be soon settled, if we do Consider the Zeal that we owe to God and to his Honour.
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If the zeal of his house does as it were eat us up, then the reproaches of those who do as it were attack and defy him, will fall on us. We will feel a lively concern in us for the Honour of Religion; If the zeal of his house does as it were eat us up, then the Reproaches of those who do as it were attack and defy him, will fallen on us. We will feel a lively concern in us for the Honour of Religion;
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and when we see it dishonoured, we will interpose, if it were but to express a just Indignation at Impiety and Vice.
and when we see it dishonoured, we will interpose, if it were but to express a just Indignation At Impiety and Vice.
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If we have any regard to the Concerns of other Men, whether with respect to this Life, or to the next;
If we have any regard to the Concerns of other Men, whither with respect to this Life, or to the next;
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and more particularly if we are under strict Ties of Kindred, Friendship, or any other Relation to them;
and more particularly if we Are under strict Ties of Kindred, Friendship, or any other Relation to them;
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but chiefly if we watch over their Souls, and must give an account of them;
but chiefly if we watch over their Souls, and must give an account of them;
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then certainly we will not so far hate our brother in our heart,19 Lev. 17. as to suffer sin upon him,
then Certainly we will not so Far hate our brother in our heart,19 Lev. 17. as to suffer since upon him,
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but will in one way or another reprove him, lest by such a vicious feebleness we bring his blood on our own head; but will in one Way or Another reprove him, lest by such a vicious feebleness we bring his blood on our own head;
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that is, entitle our selves to a share in the Judgments that those Sins which we connived at may bring down both on him and on us. that is, entitle our selves to a share in the Judgments that those Sins which we connived At may bring down both on him and on us.
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Eli had a large share of Punishment for his Remisness to his Sons:Eli had a large share of Punishment for his Remissness to his Sons:
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We have Sins enough of our own, we need not therefore take an additional Load of partaking in other mens sins; We have Sins enough of our own, we need not Therefore take an additional Load of partaking in other men's Sins;
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and indeed, if we desire to keep our selves pure, and to maintain in our Minds a just abhorrence of Sin, we ought never to contract so easy a neighbourhood and familiarity with it,
and indeed, if we desire to keep our selves pure, and to maintain in our Minds a just abhorrence of since, we ought never to contract so easy a neighbourhood and familiarity with it,
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even in others, as to let it pass without feeling an indignation at it, and expressing that in the properest methods we can fall on.
even in Others, as to let it pass without feeling an Indignation At it, and expressing that in the properest methods we can fallen on.
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We owe it to the Society we live in, and to the next Generation that is growing up before us, to take care that Sins, especially open ones,
We owe it to the Society we live in, and to the next Generation that is growing up before us, to take care that Sins, especially open ones,
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and such as are apt to spread and infect others, should be either repressed by secret Reproofs,
and such as Are apt to spread and infect Others, should be either repressed by secret Reproofs,
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or the Sinners be brought to open Shame and Punishment, that such as see the one, may likewise see or hear of the other.
or the Sinners be brought to open Shame and Punishment, that such as see the one, may likewise see or hear of the other.
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If Sins grow National, and are avowedly practised without Shame or Check, they will probably be put to the account of the whole Nation,
If Sins grow National, and Are avowedly practised without Shame or Check, they will probably be put to the account of the Whole nation,
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and so they may draw down National Judgments, from which we have no reason to expect an Exemption,
and so they may draw down National Judgments, from which we have no reason to expect an Exemption,
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if we do not except our selves, by doing our duty in order to their correction:
if we do not except our selves, by doing our duty in order to their correction:
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But when that is done, we may expect a distinction, even in a common Calamity;
But when that is done, we may expect a distinction, even in a Common Calamity;
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or at least we shall have this comfort, even if we are overwhelm'd in it, that we were not wanting in our Endeavours to stave it off, by putting a stop to those Sins that brought it on.
or At least we shall have this Comfort, even if we Are overwhelmed in it, that we were not wanting in our Endeavours to stave it off, by putting a stop to those Sins that brought it on.
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I will dwell no longer on this; for how little soever some may like Reproof, as generally those who need it most, like it least;
I will dwell no longer on this; for how little soever Some may like Reproof, as generally those who need it most, like it least;
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yet all will agree in the general, That it is absolutely necessary for the preserving the Order and Peace of Society, that there should be both Reprovers to admonish, and Magistrates to punish Offenders.
yet all will agree in the general, That it is absolutely necessary for the preserving the Order and Peace of Society, that there should be both Reprovers to admonish, and Magistrates to Punish Offenders.
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It is therefore more necessary to shew how this ought to be managed to the best advantage,
It is Therefore more necessary to show how this ought to be managed to the best advantage,
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and with the most probable hopes of succeeding in it.
and with the most probable hope's of succeeding in it.
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The first and most necessary Rule, is that given by our Saviour, That no man should offer to reprove another, who is eminently and notoriously faulty himself;
The First and most necessary Rule, is that given by our Saviour, That no man should offer to reprove Another, who is eminently and notoriously faulty himself;
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he who having a beam before his eye, does not remove that, but goes about to take a small chip of wood out of his neighbour's eye, does justly lay himself open, according to our Saviour's words, to the Imputation of hypocrisy. The aversion that is in every man to the being subject to the Corrections of others, will then rise up into a just Indignation,
he who having a beam before his eye, does not remove that, but Goes about to take a small chip of wood out of his neighbour's eye, does justly lay himself open, according to our Saviour's words, to the Imputation of hypocrisy. The aversion that is in every man to the being Subject to the Corrections of Others, will then rise up into a just Indignation,
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when he finds that he is thus set on, by a man who is known to be more guilty than himself.
when he finds that he is thus Set on, by a man who is known to be more guilty than himself.
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It is an impudent thing to make that pass for a crime in another, which we know we are practising every day our selves.
It is an impudent thing to make that pass for a crime in Another, which we know we Are practising every day our selves.
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Nor is it enough to authorize a man to be a Monitor, that he does not offend just in that sort and manner for which he blames others.
Nor is it enough to authorise a man to be a Monitor, that he does not offend just in that sort and manner for which he blames Others.
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He must be a man of Integrity in all respects;
He must be a man of Integrity in all respects;
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Education, Age, Habits, and the different Circumstances of Life, may make a great diversity with relation to particular Sins;
Education, Age, Habits, and the different circumstances of Life, may make a great diversity with Relation to particular Sins;
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yet both Virtue and Vice are complicated Things;
yet both Virtue and Vice Are complicated Things;
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and if a man is in some parts of his Life irregular, especially if he lives in those Sins that carry a Train along with them, his Reproofs cannot have a great Effect.
and if a man is in Some parts of his Life irregular, especially if he lives in those Sins that carry a Train along with them, his Reproofs cannot have a great Effect.
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Let a man be ever so sober and temperate, yet if he is false and deceitful,
Let a man be ever so Sobrium and temperate, yet if he is false and deceitful,
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if he is unjust and spiteful, those things which require Thought and Study, and in which Men do pursue a design,
if he is unjust and spiteful, those things which require Thought and Study, and in which Men do pursue a Design,
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and where they are not convinced of their Faults, nor redress them by restoring or repairing that in which they have wronged others;
and where they Are not convinced of their Faults, nor redress them by restoring or repairing that in which they have wronged Others;
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all this man's Reproofs will be thrown off, as soon as it is known how crafty or false he is:
all this Man's Reproofs will be thrown off, as soon as it is known how crafty or false he is:
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they will be reckon'd among the Arts of Hypocrisy, by which he studies to gain some Credit and Authority, that it may help him to go on in his other wicked Practices,
they will be reckoned among the Arts of Hypocrisy, by which he studies to gain Some Credit and authority, that it may help him to go on in his other wicked Practices,
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and may at least keep him long from being suspected of them, or discovered in them;
and may At least keep him long from being suspected of them, or discovered in them;
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for a man who passes for a grave Admonisher of others, seems to be thereby covered from all black Imputations.
for a man who passes for a grave Admonisher of Others, seems to be thereby covered from all black Imputations.
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I am afraid some Discoveries of this sort that have been made, may have brought a Scandal upon all Pretenders to Religion:
I am afraid Some Discoveries of this sort that have been made, may have brought a Scandal upon all Pretenders to Religion:
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For as there is no Principle nor Party in Religion that can support Men in those deceitful Practices;
For as there is no Principle nor Party in Religion that can support Men in those deceitful Practices;
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so no man is guilty of them, but he himself knows it, he goes into them with Deliberation and Study,
so no man is guilty of them, but he himself knows it, he Goes into them with Deliberation and Study,
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and he lives in them still, till by as full a restitution as he can possibly make, he has compleated his Repenting of them.
and he lives in them still, till by as full a restitution as he can possibly make, he has completed his Repenting of them.
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After all, it is not enough to qualify a man to rebuke with authority, that he cannot be charged with as bad things as those are for which he blames others;
After all, it is not enough to qualify a man to rebuke with Authority, that he cannot be charged with as bad things as those Are for which he blames Others;
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he must shine as a light in the world; there must be something Eminent and Exemplary in his whole Deportment.
he must shine as a Light in the world; there must be something Eminent and Exemplary in his Whole Deportment.
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His Candor and Integrity, his Humility and Meekness, his Modesty and Charity, must be so conspicuous, that his light may thereby shine before others;
His Candor and Integrity, his Humility and Meekness, his Modesty and Charity, must be so conspicuous, that his Light may thereby shine before Others;
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and then he may more reasonably hope, that others may be wrought on both by his Example and Influence to glorify his Father which is in Heaven.
and then he may more reasonably hope, that Others may be wrought on both by his Exampl and Influence to Glorify his Father which is in Heaven.
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Another Rule to be observed in Reproving is, to do it in such a manner, that it may appear we are their Friends whom we reprove,
another Rule to be observed in Reproving is, to do it in such a manner, that it may appear we Are their Friends whom we reprove,
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and that we Correct them for their own Good.
and that we Correct them for their own Good.
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Some by indulging too much to a sharp and morose Temper, reprove with an acrimony and heat, that is liker to provoke than to gain upon any:
some by indulging too much to a sharp and morose Temper, reprove with an acrimony and heat, that is liker to provoke than to gain upon any:
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We ought to reprove in kindness (for so the words of the Psalm may be rendred) and then those smitings will be as an excellent oil that will not break their heads whom we reprove. We ought to reprove in kindness (for so the words of the Psalm may be rendered) and then those smitings will be as an excellent oil that will not break their Heads whom we reprove.
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The tenderness we express will enforce our Admonitions, and it will raise the spirits of those, whom freer Reproofs might otherwise Repress too much:
The tenderness we express will enforce our Admonitions, and it will raise the spirits of those, whom freer Reproofs might otherwise Repress too much:
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As therefore we ought â–ª chiefly when we begin to deal with any in this way, to address our Reproofs in the softest manner possible,
As Therefore we ought â–ª chiefly when we begin to deal with any in this Way, to address our Reproofs in the Softest manner possible,
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and shew while we Reprove others, a readiness in our selves to submit to the like Reproofs from them,
and show while we Reprove Others, a readiness in our selves to submit to the like Reproofs from them,
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so we ought to watch all occasions in which it may be in our power to do acts of kindness to them;
so we ought to watch all occasions in which it may be in our power to do acts of kindness to them;
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that having by this means got some interest in their affections â–ª we may have thereby the more credit with them.
that having by this means god Some Interest in their affections â–ª we may have thereby the more credit with them.
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We ought to be ready to own how near we our selves may have been in other parts of our life to those very faults for which we blame them.
We ought to be ready to own how near we our selves may have been in other parts of our life to those very Faults for which we blame them.
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We ought to make our first essays at fit times and in the likeliest way to succeed, in private, or in a Letter;
We ought to make our First essays At fit times and in the likeliest Way to succeed, in private, or in a letter;
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thus to make our approaches in the properest manner, that so we may conquer and gain him whom we take to task;
thus to make our Approaches in the properest manner, that so we may conquer and gain him whom we take to task;
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and we must be sure to join with the Severity that may be necessary, such mollifying strokes as may secure to us a ready access for the future,
and we must be sure to join with the Severity that may be necessary, such mollifying Strokes as may secure to us a ready access for the future,
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if there is occasion to return again to the like Admonitions;
if there is occasion to return again to the like Admonitions;
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but then tho we must rise in the severities of our stile, yet we ought never to sink in the expressions of our affection,
but then though we must rise in the severities of our style, yet we ought never to sink in the expressions of our affection,
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as long as we have any hopes of succeeding in the way of private Admonition.
as long as we have any hope's of succeeding in the Way of private Admonition.
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But the most comprehensive Rule in the management of Reproofs, is to order them with discretion and prudence;
But the most comprehensive Rule in the management of Reproofs, is to order them with discretion and prudence;
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otherwise all we can do that way will have no effect; we will pass either for hypocritical, morose, supercilious, or fantastical Men.
otherwise all we can do that Way will have no Effect; we will pass either for hypocritical, morose, supercilious, or fantastical Men.
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This is a thing of great extent, and may be so much diversified, that it will not be easy to bring it all under clear and certain Rules;
This is a thing of great extent, and may be so much diversified, that it will not be easy to bring it all under clear and certain Rules;
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but some few of the more obvious are to be considered.
but Some few of the more obvious Are to be considered.
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First, With relation to the things for which we find fault with others, they ought to be of some Importance:First, With Relation to the things for which we find fault with Others, they ought to be of Some Importance:
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In trifles it is not worth the while to reprove.
In trifles it is not worth the while to reprove.
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To stand too nicely upon small matters, may give others such a mean opinion of our Understanding, that our Admonitions on greater occasions will make no impression,
To stand too nicely upon small matters, may give Others such a mean opinion of our Understanding, that our Admonitions on greater occasions will make no impression,
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because they have been often applied to such inconsiderable things.
Because they have been often applied to such inconsiderable things.
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The insisting too much on a peculiar Cut of the Hair, as was too common in the last Age,
The insisting too much on a peculiar cut of the Hair, as was too Common in the last Age,
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or on Modes of Dress, is a sure way to bring our Reproofs into such Contempt, that all we can offer at, will look like Affectation or Singularity.
or on Modes of Dress, is a sure Way to bring our Reproofs into such Contempt, that all we can offer At, will look like Affectation or Singularity.
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We ought not to lay too much weight on small or disputable things, but should proportion our Zeal to the importance of the Matters we are concerned for.
We ought not to lay too much weight on small or disputable things, but should proportion our Zeal to the importance of the Matters we Are concerned for.
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We ought also to have some good reason to believe Men to be guilty of those things for which we deal roundly with them.
We ought also to have Some good reason to believe Men to be guilty of those things for which we deal roundly with them.
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It is hard enough to submit to Reproof even when Men know that they do deserve it,
It is hard enough to submit to Reproof even when Men know that they do deserve it,
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but if they know they are Innocent, they will very naturally justify themselves, they will accuse their Reprovers as Credulous and Uncharitable,
but if they know they Are Innocent, they will very naturally justify themselves, they will accuse their Reprovers as Credulous and Uncharitable,
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and will not fail to put them in mind at another time when reproved, though they know themselves guilty,
and will not fail to put them in mind At Another time when reproved, though they know themselves guilty,
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how that upon another occasion they were unjustly suspected and blamed;
how that upon Another occasion they were unjustly suspected and blamed;
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therefore when we do Reprove, we ought to make just allowances for the false Reports that go in the World,
Therefore when we do Reprove, we ought to make just allowances for the false Reports that go in the World,
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and be ready both to be disabused by them, or at least to make all the just abatements that in reason can be supposed,
and be ready both to be disabused by them, or At least to make all the just abatements that in reason can be supposed,
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and be ready rather to lessen than to aggravate the Offence.
and be ready rather to lessen than to aggravate the Offence.
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Another measure of Discretion is with relation to the Persons to whom we may address our Reproofs;
another measure of Discretion is with Relation to the Persons to whom we may address our Reproofs;
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generally speaking, Junior or Inferior Persons ought not to Reprove those who are above them in Age and Rank;
generally speaking, Junior or Inferior Persons ought not to Reprove those who Are above them in Age and Rank;
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yet some Exceptions must be made even to this, for Old Men are not always Wise.
yet Some Exceptions must be made even to this, for Old Men Are not always Wise.
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Our Saviour after he had given the Rule which I named first of all, of Correcting our own greater faults before we presume to blame others for lesser ones, adds another that will require great attention, Give not that which is holy unto the dogs,
Our Saviour After he had given the Rule which I nam First of all, of Correcting our own greater Faults before we presume to blame Others for lesser ones, adds Another that will require great attention, Give not that which is holy unto the Dogs,
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neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. neither cast you your Pearls before Swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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Some Men are of so boisterous and insolent a Temper, that we can have no reason to believe they will be the better for Reproof,
some Men Are of so boisterous and insolent a Temper, that we can have no reason to believe they will be the better for Reproof,
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or that they are capable of bearing it.
or that they Are capable of bearing it.
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They will probably turn upon us with fury, and ask us, What right we have to tell them of their Faults:
They will probably turn upon us with fury, and ask us, What right we have to tell them of their Faults:
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Perhaps to revenge themselves, they will treat us opprobriously and charge us falsely with gross faults for no other reason,
Perhaps to revenge themselves, they will Treat us opprobriously and charge us falsely with gross Faults for no other reason,
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but because we have offered some charitable Reproofs to them:
but Because we have offered Some charitable Reproofs to them:
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These are the Persons meant by our Saviour under the Figure of dogs, who will turn upon us and rend us, by all the injuries they can think on.
These Are the Persons meant by our Saviour under the Figure of Dogs, who will turn upon us and rend us, by all the injuries they can think on.
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Others are as Swine so brutal and impudent, so depraved and stupid, that they despise all that can be laid before them.
Others Are as Swine so brutal and impudent, so depraved and stupid, that they despise all that can be laid before them.
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When it appears that our Admonitions are like either to have no effect at all,
When it appears that our Admonitions Are like either to have no Effect At all,
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or to have bad ones, we may reckon that we are not under the common Obligations of Reproving,
or to have bad ones, we may reckon that we Are not under the Common Obligations of Reproving,
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if there are no probabilities of our succeeding in them.
if there Are no probabilities of our succeeding in them.
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Another measure of Discretion to be used in Reproving, is to chuse the time of doing it as nicely as we can;
another measure of Discretion to be used in Reproving, is to choose the time of doing it as nicely as we can;
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but even in this, caution must be used: Commonly speaking, Afflictions bring Men into a temper fit for being the better for Admonition;
but even in this, caution must be used: Commonly speaking, Afflictions bring Men into a temper fit for being the better for Admonition;
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but some may sink so much under their burthen, that it may be too severe to lay more load upon them.
but Some may sink so much under their burden, that it may be too severe to lay more load upon them.
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In sickness, as the danger may be greater, so the Obligation is more indispensable:
In sickness, as the danger may be greater, so the Obligation is more indispensable:
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But in all those cases it will be necessary to use a due mixture of Skill,
But in all those cases it will be necessary to use a due mixture of Skill,
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as well as Fidelity, that we may not add affliction to the afflicted, more than is absolutely necessary both for the good of those concerned,
as well as Fidis, that we may not add affliction to the afflicted, more than is absolutely necessary both for the good of those concerned,
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and for the discharge of our own Consciences.
and for the discharge of our own Consciences.
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A prudent method in addressing Reproof, we see in Nathan, who though he acted upon an immediate Commission from God, yet introduced that severe Message he had to David by a Parable, which engaged him before he saw into the Prophet's design, to pronounce his own Condemnation.
A prudent method in addressing Reproof, we see in Nathan, who though he acted upon an immediate Commission from God, yet introduced that severe Message he had to David by a Parable, which engaged him before he saw into the Prophet's Design, to pronounce his own Condemnation.
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A Man may furnish himself with many Stories of what passes daily in the World, by the telling of which he may prepare a Person to bear with his freedom:
A Man may furnish himself with many Stories of what passes daily in the World, by the telling of which he may prepare a Person to bear with his freedom:
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In some of those Stories a guilty Person may find both his faults and the consequences of them so plainly set forth, that if he does not feel that, he would not feel,
In Some of those Stories a guilty Person may find both his Faults and the consequences of them so plainly Set forth, that if he does not feel that, he would not feel,
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or at least he would not bear a closer application.
or At least he would not bear a closer application.
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But the last and chief Rule in managing Reproof, is to order it so, that it may not pass barely as a finding fault with another upon some general and popular Notions, which will have no great operation,
But the last and chief Rule in managing Reproof, is to order it so, that it may not pass barely as a finding fault with Another upon Some general and popular Notions, which will have no great operation,
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but that it may carry with it so full a Conviction, that he who is Reproved may see that there is great and just causes for such Admonitions.
but that it may carry with it so full a Conviction, that he who is Reproved may see that there is great and just Causes for such Admonitions.
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I shall in this descend to Instances of two sorts, which relate to some of those things, the Correcting of which is chiefly designed by these Societies.
I shall in this descend to Instances of two sorts, which relate to Some of those things, the Correcting of which is chiefly designed by these Societies.
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When we Reprove any for entring into that lewd commerce of forbidden pleasure, at which the corruption of Youth does commonly begin;
When we Reprove any for entering into that lewd commerce of forbidden pleasure, At which the corruption of Youth does commonly begin;
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we ought to let them see, that if they break through the measures of Modesty, their Appetites will grow more and more violent and unruly.
we ought to let them see, that if they break through the measures of Modesty, their Appetites will grow more and more violent and unruly.
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These will be for some time resisted by the checks of Conscience;
These will be for Some time resisted by the Checks of Conscience;
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but when by ill practices often repeated, those are blunted, and young Men free themselves from stricter Rules, this will involve them in ill designs, these will draw them into much lying,
but when by ill practices often repeated, those Are blunted, and young Men free themselves from Stricter Rules, this will involve them in ill designs, these will draw them into much lying,
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and many base methods to support the expence of a vitious course of life.
and many base methods to support the expense of a vicious course of life.
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They will become slothful in all their Affairs, and thus their care and industry being once slackned, they have no reason to hope that they can succeed in their business,
They will become slothful in all their Affairs, and thus their care and industry being once slackened, they have no reason to hope that they can succeed in their business,
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as they can have none to expect a Blessing from God upon their endeavours.
as they can have none to expect a Blessing from God upon their endeavours.
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Nor can they go long or far in those unlawful pleasures, but they will be discovered,
Nor can they go long or Far in those unlawful pleasures, but they will be discovered,
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and by that they must suffer much in their Reputation;
and by that they must suffer much in their Reputation;
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for though Men may take too much pleasure in lewd Company, yet few care to deal with such Persons,
for though Men may take too much pleasure in lewd Company, yet few care to deal with such Persons,
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or put any confidence in them:
or put any confidence in them:
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And this is all evident, besides the ill effects that such a course of life may have on their Persons and Families;
And this is all evident, beside the ill effects that such a course of life may have on their Persons and Families;
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for if the Banks of Modesty are once cut through, they are seldom made up again;
for if the Banks of Modesty Are once Cut through, they Are seldom made up again;
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such a course of life must strangely agitate the Mind between the violence of passion, and the fear of a discovery:
such a course of life must strangely agitate the Mind between the violence of passion, and the Fear of a discovery:
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This must let in such a black train of base and cursed thoughts upon a Man's Mind,
This must let in such a black train of base and cursed thoughts upon a Man's Mind,
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and must set him at such a distance from God and all Religious Exercises, that the setting this in a true light before one, with such stories as may be easily pick'd up to confirm from daily experience what is thus to be set out;
and must Set him At such a distance from God and all Religious Exercises, that the setting this in a true Light before one, with such stories as may be Easily picked up to confirm from daily experience what is thus to be Set out;
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all this, I say, may through the Blessing of God, make a deep Impression, and raise stedfast Resolutions of keeping this Sin at the greatest distance, by not entring into those liberties, into that conversation,
all this, I say, may through the Blessing of God, make a deep Impression, and raise steadfast Resolutions of keeping this since At the greatest distance, by not entering into those Liberties, into that Conversation,
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and into those nearnesses to it, which may be fatal, and must certainly be so, where Nature is so strong on the side of Sin, that it ought not to be too much trusted to.
and into those Nearnesses to it, which may be fatal, and must Certainly be so, where Nature is so strong on the side of since, that it ought not to be too much trusted to.
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Another instance of managing Reproofs shall be given in the Sin of Swearing.
another instance of managing Reproofs shall be given in the since of Swearing.
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It is a common, but a very unbecoming answer, when Men are told of their Swearing, I ask you Pardon, I did not think on't:
It is a Common, but a very unbecoming answer, when Men Are told of their Swearing, I ask you Pardon, I did not think oned:
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As if the Offence were against a Mortal like our selves, and not against the Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth:
As if the Offence were against a Mortal like our selves, and not against the Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth:
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Much as if a Subordinate Magistrate finding fault for a high Offence committed against the King, should be so answered. Alas!
Much as if a Subordinate Magistrate finding fault for a high Offence committed against the King, should be so answered. Alas!
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how small is the Offence committed against us in comparison of the dishonour done to God! And it aggravates the Sin when a Man is so habituated to it, that he falls into it without reflection,
how small is the Offence committed against us in comparison of the dishonour done to God! And it aggravates the since when a Man is so habituated to it, that he falls into it without reflection,
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or so much as knowing that he had so transgressed.
or so much as knowing that he had so transgressed.
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But if a Man who has unhappily accustomed himself to this cursed Dialect, will be so far calm as to hearken to what may be offered to him, it may be fit to shew him that the root of all Religion is a Veneration for the Deity,
But if a Man who has unhappily accustomed himself to this cursed Dialect, will be so Far Cam as to harken to what may be offered to him, it may be fit to show him that the root of all Religion is a Veneration for the Deity,
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and that nothing weakens this more, than a Custom of thinking and speaking slightly of God;
and that nothing weakens this more, than a Custom of thinking and speaking slightly of God;
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nothing is more unbecoming the dread that ought to possess us, and the awe of God under which we ought to live, than this profane practice;
nothing is more unbecoming the dread that ought to possess us, and the awe of God under which we ought to live, than this profane practice;
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which is so contrary to all decency and just respect:
which is so contrary to all decency and just respect:
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Besides, no Man goes into the habit of common Swearing, but he will be very apt to support Falsehoods with repeated Oaths;
Beside, no Man Goes into the habit of Common Swearing, but he will be very apt to support Falsehoods with repeated Oaths;
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and the more he sees he is suspected, he will study to fortify his credit by whole peals of them;
and the more he sees he is suspected, he will study to fortify his credit by Whole peals of them;
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though such as do not believe a Man upon his Word, are seldom convinced by the frightfullest Oaths he can bring forth, which do rather serve to increase than to lay jealousy.
though such as do not believe a Man upon his Word, Are seldom convinced by the frightfullest Oaths he can bring forth, which do rather serve to increase than to lay jealousy.
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Now if we have any right Notions of God, we must conclude that an Oath being an Appeal to him, a false Oath is an Appeal to him as it were to vouch for our Lies:
Now if we have any right Notions of God, we must conclude that an Oath being an Appeal to him, a false Oath is an Appeal to him as it were to vouch for our Lies:
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And if no Honest Man could with patience hear another appeal to him to give credit to a Lie, What do we think of the God of Truth,
And if no Honest Man could with patience hear Another appeal to him to give credit to a Lie, What do we think of the God of Truth,
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if we can imagine that false Oaths will go unpunished?
if we can imagine that false Oaths will go unpunished?
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This matter may be carried yet further, to shew what dismal consequences arise from the habit of common Swearing:
This matter may be carried yet further, to show what dismal consequences arise from the habit of Common Swearing:
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Nothing tends more visibly to the perverting the course of Justice, and the dissolving our whole Government, which turns much upon Swearing,
Nothing tends more visibly to the perverting the course of justice, and the dissolving our Whole Government, which turns much upon Swearing,
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than a vicious habit that takes away the fear of an Oath.
than a vicious habit that Takes away the Fear of an Oath.
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He who never Swears but upon great and just occasions, comes to it full of dread,
He who never Swears but upon great and just occasions, comes to it full of dread,
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and full of the Impressions that arise from a belief of the Attributes of God:
and full of the Impressions that arise from a belief of the Attributes of God:
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Whereas he to whom common practice has made Oaths become familiar, cannot have that fear of an Oath that is necessary to strike the sense of an Obligation from it deep into his Conscience.
Whereas he to whom Common practice has made Oaths become familiar, cannot have that Fear of an Oath that is necessary to strike the sense of an Obligation from it deep into his Conscience.
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England is the Nation of the whole World that has studied the most to secure it self by Oaths.England is the nation of the Whole World that has studied the most to secure it self by Oaths.
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All Employments are entred upon by peculiar Oaths; many of these are very large and comprehensive.
All Employments Are entered upon by peculiar Oaths; many of these Are very large and comprehensive.
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How great is the extent of the Oath of a Grand Jury? Does not all matters of Life and Death,
How great is the extent of the Oath of a Grand Jury? Does not all matters of Life and Death,
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as well as of Property, turn upon the regard that Jurors have to their Oath? so that Blood-shed,
as well as of Property, turn upon the regard that Jurors have to their Oath? so that Bloodshed,
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or Property, given unjustly by their Verdict, must lie heavy on them;
or Property, given unjustly by their Verdict, must lie heavy on them;
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and to bind it the heavier, they take the Oath of God upon them to give a just Verdict.
and to bind it the Heavier, they take the Oath of God upon them to give a just Verdict.
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The Evidence given upon Oath, is that which must direct both Judge and Jury. A Man must have strangely subdued his Conscience that dares prevaricate and go against it,
The Evidence given upon Oath, is that which must Direct both Judge and Jury. A Man must have strangely subdued his Conscience that dares prevaricate and go against it,
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when he is under the quick sense of an Oath newly taken.
when he is under the quick sense of an Oath newly taken.
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When Men are once corrupted to such a degree, there is an end of all Justice and Order.
When Men Are once corrupted to such a degree, there is an end of all justice and Order.
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How far are we got into this? What loud complaints do we hear every where of Sets of Suborned Witnesses,
How Far Are we god into this? What loud complaints do we hear every where of Sets of Suborned Witnesses,
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and of Partial Juries? The Obligations to Justice and Equity ought to be strong of themselves, nothing can force them more than these sacred Bonds of a solemn Appeal to God.
and of Partial Juries? The Obligations to justice and Equity ought to be strong of themselves, nothing can force them more than these sacred Bonds of a solemn Appeal to God.
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But can Men, whose common Dialect is made up of Oaths and Imprecations, consider an Oath so much as to be under any deep Impressions of dread and horror from it? Oaths of Magistrates,
But can Men, whose Common Dialect is made up of Oaths and Imprecations, Consider an Oath so much as to be under any deep Impressions of dread and horror from it? Oaths of Magistrates,
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or Men in other Employments, are very Comprehensive, and too soon let go out of their Minds.
or Men in other Employments, Are very Comprehensive, and too soon let go out of their Minds.
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It were a good method to enter such Oaths as one takes, in a Book that comes often in view, that so it may be frequently considered as a powerful motive to engage him to the faithful discharge of his Duty.
It were a good method to enter such Oaths as one Takes, in a Book that comes often in view, that so it may be frequently considered as a powerful motive to engage him to the faithful discharge of his Duty.
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It were to be wished, that the Oaths of Magistrates were more explicite;
It were to be wished, that the Oaths of Magistrates were more explicit;
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but Men of Conscience will consider Oaths well before they come to take them, that so they may make a true judgment whether they think they can or will keep them,
but Men of Conscience will Consider Oaths well before they come to take them, that so they may make a true judgement whither they think they can or will keep them,
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and accordingly they will either avoid the occasions of being entangled by them, or if they do take them, they will be governed exactly by them.
and accordingly they will either avoid the occasions of being entangled by them, or if they do take them, they will be governed exactly by them.
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Upon the whole matter, when all this is laid together, it will appear that the cursed habit of common Swearing, has so many ill tendencies and effects, that there being nothing on the other hand to recommend it,
Upon the Whole matter, when all this is laid together, it will appear that the cursed habit of Common Swearing, has so many ill tendencies and effects, that there being nothing on the other hand to recommend it,
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but a depraved Custom, every one will soon see, what need there is to watch over himself, till he wears out of that profane and impious Stile;
but a depraved Custom, every one will soon see, what need there is to watch over himself, till he wears out of that profane and impious Style;
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and if he is not watchful enough over himself, he will easily be convinced, how much he is obliged to those to help him to be more careful;
and if he is not watchful enough over himself, he will Easily be convinced, how much he is obliged to those to help him to be more careful;
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when all he suffers by it, is that at the expence of a little trouble and shame,
when all he suffers by it, is that At the expense of a little trouble and shame,
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and a small Forfeit, he is taught to keep his Tongue with more caution. And now I have done with all that I intend to say from my Text:
and a small Forfeit, he is taught to keep his Tongue with more caution. And now I have done with all that I intend to say from my Text:
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It remains that I say somewhat with relation to the occasion of our Meeting together at this time.
It remains that I say somewhat with Relation to the occasion of our Meeting together At this time.
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We have enjoyed a long continuance of Peace and Plenty; even a long and devouring War has made no great Impression:
We have enjoyed a long Continuance of Peace and Plenty; even a long and devouring War has made no great Impression:
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We have been safe and quiet at home, when all the World about us was in a flame.
We have been safe and quiet At home, when all the World about us was in a flame.
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Nor has the great expence of the War altered the face of Plenty every where:
Nor has the great expense of the War altered the face of Plenty every where:
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I am sorry to say it, our Luxury and Vanity, the Symptoms of an overflowing Plenty, have not lessened upon all that Charge;
I am sorry to say it, our Luxury and Vanity, the Symptoms of an overflowing Plenty, have not lessened upon all that Charge;
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I wish it were not too visible, that they increase upon us. We may remember how near we were to great dangers;
I wish it were not too visible, that they increase upon us. We may Remember how near we were to great dangers;
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it is not so long since we saw a Cloud gathered and set over our heads, that we had reason to fear was to burst out in Storms and Tempests;
it is not so long since we saw a Cloud gathered and Set over our Heads, that we had reason to Fear was to burst out in Storms and Tempests;
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and must have thrown us into terrible Convulsions, if not into utter Ruin.
and must have thrown us into terrible Convulsions, if not into utter Ruin.
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All this went over with so little disturbance that we scarce felt our Danger, till we were Delivered from it;
All this went over with so little disturbance that we scarce felt our Danger, till we were Delivered from it;
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and after a War that gave so melancholy a prospect, in a course of many Years, we are now at Peace with all the World abroad: But, alas!
and After a War that gave so melancholy a prospect, in a course of many years, we Are now At Peace with all the World abroad: But, alas!
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Are we at Peace with God or among our selves? Does not Impiety and Atheism, that walk abroad without either fear or shame, seem to dare and defy God even to his Face? This is such a plain Revolt from God,
are we At Peace with God or among our selves? Does not Impiety and Atheism, that walk abroad without either Fear or shame, seem to Dare and defy God even to his Face? This is such a plain Revolt from God,
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and a rising, as it were, up against him, that we have no reason to think that he will not at last arise and visit for all these things.
and a rising, as it were, up against him, that we have no reason to think that he will not At last arise and visit for all these things.
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How soon can he withdraw his Defence? And then how easily may that which we rely on be blasted? Storms may shatter our Fleets,
How soon can he withdraw his Defence? And then how Easily may that which we rely on be blasted? Storms may shatter our Fleets,
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and if God should for our Sins deliver us so far to an Enemy that they should but once Land upon us,
and if God should for our Sins deliver us so Far to an Enemy that they should but once Land upon us,
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How naked and defenceless are we? How soon must all be over-run? And what a scene of Confusion and Pillage, of desolation and Ruin would quickly open upon us? But we need not another Enemy than our selves;
How naked and defenceless Are we? How soon must all be overrun? And what a scene of Confusion and Pillage, of desolation and Ruin would quickly open upon us? But we need not Another Enemy than our selves;
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we are going into such strong and deeply rooted Animosities, our hatred to one another, our jealousy of one another, our quarrels and factions, do so increase,
we Are going into such strong and deeply rooted Animosities, our hatred to one Another, our jealousy of one Another, our quarrels and factions, do so increase,
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and are growing to such a height, that if no Temper can be found, and if there is no Interposition from the Goodness of God,
and Are growing to such a height, that if not Temper can be found, and if there is no Interposition from the goodness of God,
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or the Wisdom of Men, to put a stop to the progress of all these Evils, they must end fatally at last;
or the Wisdom of Men, to put a stop to the progress of all these Evils, they must end fatally At last;
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we may go on to bite and devour one another, till in conclusion we are consumed one of another.
we may go on to bite and devour one Another, till in conclusion we Are consumed one of Another.
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What can put a stop to all these sad things that we may justly fear? A general Reformation is too great a Blessing to be soon hoped for.
What can put a stop to all these sad things that we may justly Fear? A general Reformation is too great a Blessing to be soon hoped for.
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In these matters Men seldome go all of the sudden from one extreme to another. God knows how near we are the extreme of an universal Depravation.
In these matters Men seldom go all of the sudden from one extreme to Another. God knows how near we Are the extreme of an universal Depravation.
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It gives us some small beginnings of hope, that in and about this great City, from which the Nation is apt to take its ply, whither to good or bad;
It gives us Some small beginnings of hope, that in and about this great city, from which the nation is apt to take its ply, whither to good or bad;
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there has been for some years past a Spirit stirring, that looks like a reviving,
there has been for Some Years passed a Spirit stirring, that looks like a reviving,
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as if even our dry bones could live: A Spirit of true devotion, a seriousness in the service of God, a frequency at Sacrament, with a Zeal for Religion and against Vice, shew themselves upon many eminent occasions,
as if even our dry bones could live: A Spirit of true devotion, a seriousness in the service of God, a frequency At Sacrament, with a Zeal for Religion and against Vice, show themselves upon many eminent occasions,
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as if by a noble Opposition the more that the Men of Impiety shew themselves,
as if by a noble Opposition the more that the Men of Impiety show themselves,
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and enter into Clubs and Confederacies to advance their wicked designs, the Spirit of Zeal should take fire from thence,
and enter into Clubs and Confederacies to advance their wicked designs, the Spirit of Zeal should take fire from thence,
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and be fortified by the joint endeavours of those, who while many say, It is Vain to serve God, and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance? those who fear the Lord speak often one to another.
and be fortified by the joint endeavours of those, who while many say, It is Vain to serve God, and what profit is it that we have kept his Ordinance? those who Fear the Lord speak often one to Another.
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Their words how secret soever are heard by God, and all is entred in a book of remembrance written for them that fear the Lord,
Their words how secret soever Are herd by God, and all is entered in a book of remembrance written for them that Fear the Lord,
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and that think of his name, for they shall be his;
and that think of his name, for they shall be his;
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and in that day when he makes up his jewels, he will spare them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. and in that day when he makes up his Jewels, he will spare them as a man spares his own son that serves him.
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Blessed be God for this door of hope which he is thus opening to us!
Blessed be God for this door of hope which he is thus opening to us!
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and Blessed be they of the Lord who have offered themselves so willingly before him and before all the People!
and Blessed be they of the Lord who have offered themselves so willingly before him and before all the People!
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Their Name shall be of a good Savour in the present and in the succeeding Generations, who have begun the first to set forward so noble a Design, to put a stop to so many vicious practices,
Their Name shall be of a good Savour in the present and in the succeeding Generations, who have begun the First to Set forward so noble a Design, to put a stop to so many vicious practices,
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and to raise a true Spirit of Piety and Virtue among us.
and to raise a true Spirit of Piety and Virtue among us.
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These are the salt of the earth, the Pillars of it, and the light of the world.
These Are the salt of the earth, the Pillars of it, and the Light of the world.
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Go on you noble Christians, shine more and more as patterns of those Virtues which you endeavour to recommend to others.
Go on you noble Christians, shine more and more as patterns of those Virtues which you endeavour to recommend to Others.
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Your Enemies wait for your halting, that by your Errors they may bring up a scandal upon Religion and Godliness.
Your Enemies wait for your halting, that by your Errors they may bring up a scandal upon Religion and Godliness.
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The publick Crimes of some who pretended highly, brought within our memory such an ill reputation upon Religion, that we have laboured under the ill effects of those prejudices ever since.
The public Crimes of Some who pretended highly, brought within our memory such an ill reputation upon Religion, that we have laboured under the ill effects of those prejudices ever since.
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This we hope will make you the more watchful and diligent, lest by your means the Name of God should be agains Blasphemed.
This we hope will make you the more watchful and diligent, lest by your means the Name of God should be against Blasphemed.
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Go on and see to the Execution of the Laws, but do it with a Zeal becoming the Gospel,
Go on and see to the Execution of the Laws, but do it with a Zeal becoming the Gospel,
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and not with a Pharisaical or bitter Zeal.
and not with a Pharisaical or bitter Zeal.
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Be not discouraged, neither by the slow progress that you can make, nor by the contradiction and slanders that you may meet with.
Be not discouraged, neither by the slow progress that you can make, nor by the contradiction and slanders that you may meet with.
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Go on and prosper, for great is your Reward in Heaven;
Go on and prosper, for great is your Reward in Heaven;
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and while you study to repair the Breaches that are made in the House of God, you may hope that God will build up Houses for you and your Posterity,
and while you study to repair the Breaches that Are made in the House of God, you may hope that God will built up Houses for you and your Posterity,
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and will at last receive you into Everlasting Habitations. To whom be Glory for ever. FINIS.
and will At last receive you into Everlasting Habitations. To whom be Glory for ever. FINIS.
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