in which St. Paul had been comparing the state of Christians under the Gospel to Light, opposing it to the darkness of the former superstition under Heathenism:
in which Saint Paul had been comparing the state of Christians under the Gospel to Light, opposing it to the darkness of the former Superstition under Heathenism:
Which was made up of many mysterious Riddles, and unaccountable Rites and Performances, the chief design whereof was rather to darken than enlighten its blind Votaries.
Which was made up of many mysterious Riddles, and unaccountable Rites and Performances, the chief Design whereof was rather to darken than enlighten its blind Votaries.
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yet the darkness is not in the manner of Revelation, which is explicite and plain, but rises from the remoteness of the object, which being at such distance from us,
yet the darkness is not in the manner of Revelation, which is explicit and plain, but rises from the remoteness of the Object, which being At such distance from us,
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About which not only the Precepts are plain and express, but the reason of them is so apparent, that like publick high ways, the Rule is so plain, that without some art a man cannot be mistaken;
About which not only the Precepts Are plain and express, but the reason of them is so apparent, that like public high ways, the Rule is so plain, that without Some art a man cannot be mistaken;
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so that if the History of past Ages, and the sad prospect of the present did not give us an unanswerable objection to the contrary, one that considers the thing in it self, would hardly think it possible, that a man could be mistaken about it. This being then laid down:
so that if the History of past Ages, and the sad prospect of the present did not give us an unanswerable objection to the contrary, one that considers the thing in it self, would hardly think it possible, that a man could be mistaken about it. This being then laid down:
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But if we should see a man stumbling who walks in full day light, and if he made no considerable progress, we must needs conclude him under some distemper of body or mind:
But if we should see a man stumbling who walks in full day Light, and if he made no considerable progress, we must needs conclude him under Some distemper of body or mind:
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yet it will be an eternal reproach on us, if we who are enlightned by so heavenly a Doctrine, do not far outstrip them, both in the exactness of our deportment,
yet it will be an Eternal reproach on us, if we who Are enlightened by so heavenly a Doctrine, do not Far outstrip them, both in the exactness of our deportment,
Either making up what we have lost by our former idleness and folly, or cutting off those superfluities of naughtiness which consume so much of our time. Redeeming the time. And
Either making up what we have lost by our former idleness and folly, or cutting off those superfluities of naughtiness which consume so much of our time. Redeeming the time. And
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Not affecting a Pharisaical Sowrness, nor a nicity about some lesser matters. This exactness consists not in a coarse habit, sullen looks, an affectation of odd gestures,
Not affecting a Pharisaical Sourness, nor a nicity about Some lesser matters. This exactness consists not in a coarse habit, sullen looks, an affectation of odd gestures,
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and even in the external parts of it, there will appear so much of a composed gravity, tempered with a just mixture of sweetness and good nature, that he will shine as a light in the world.
and even in the external parts of it, there will appear so much of a composed gravity, tempered with a just mixture of sweetness and good nature, that he will shine as a Light in the world.
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Yet there is such a variety of mens humours and dispositions, some being naturally melancholy, others more gay and jovial, that we ought never on the one hand to be taken too much with an outward appearance,
Yet there is such a variety of men's humours and dispositions, Some being naturally melancholy, Others more gay and jovial, that we ought never on the one hand to be taken too much with an outward appearance,
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how fair soever, nor be on the other hand too apt to censure people for such things in their external behaviour, which do perhaps rise from their natural tempers and dispositions.
how fair soever, nor be on the other hand too apt to censure people for such things in their external behaviour, which do perhaps rise from their natural tempers and dispositions.
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That a man should dedicate himself to Religion, making it his business ▪ and as the bloud circulates over the whole body, in greater vessels thorough the nobler parts,
That a man should dedicate himself to Religion, making it his business ▪ and as the blood circulates over the Whole body, in greater vessels through the Nobler parts,
First, Lay down to himself a complete Scheme of his whole life, that he may form distinct rules to himself, in all the parts of his business, by which he shall govern his life and actions.
First, Lay down to himself a complete Scheme of his Whole life, that he may from distinct rules to himself, in all the parts of his business, by which he shall govern his life and actions.
Secondly, We must frequently compare our lives and actions by the Rules thus laid down: And this not only in some transient thoughts, but in deep and serious reflexions.
Secondly, We must frequently compare our lives and actions by the Rules thus laid down: And this not only in Some Transient thoughts, but in deep and serious reflexions.
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How can it be imagined that a thing of that importance, upon which all the hopes of our eternal state depends, should be so easily transacted? Therefore we ought often to search our hearts, and try our actions, that we may discover if there be any evil way in them.
How can it be imagined that a thing of that importance, upon which all the hope's of our Eternal state depends, should be so Easily transacted? Therefore we ought often to search our hearts, and try our actions, that we may discover if there be any evil Way in them.
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The Tradesman does often and anxiously apply his Square to the Work, left little irregularities which the eye cannot discover, should by an undiscerned progress amount to so notable an errour,
The Tradesman does often and anxiously apply his Square to the Work, left little irregularities which the eye cannot discover, should by an undiscerned progress amount to so notable an error,
and imagine that if we perform these with some care and solemnity, we may live at large all the rest of our time? Are we such strangers to our selves, that we have never so much as considered what our Callings and relations oblige us to? Vainly conceiting, that if we pray a little, all is well? Do we often and narrowly review our life that we may discover past errors,
and imagine that if we perform these with Some care and solemnity, we may live At large all the rest of our time? are we such Strangers to our selves, that we have never so much as considered what our Callings and relations oblige us to? Vainly Conceit, that if we pray a little, all is well? Do we often and narrowly review our life that we may discover past errors,
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and correct them for the future? Count we nothing small that offends God, and blemishes our own Integrity? And do we readily and willingly throw up every thing which proves really a scandal or stumbling to us,
and correct them for the future? Count we nothing small that offends God, and blemishes our own Integrity? And do we readily and willingly throw up every thing which Proves really a scandal or stumbling to us,
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I speak now to persons who believe the Gospel, and may be supposed upon the present occasion to have something more than ordinary tenderness upon their hearts:
I speak now to Persons who believe the Gospel, and may be supposed upon the present occasion to have something more than ordinary tenderness upon their hearts:
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And therefore I shall not pursue this further, but certainly as much as things Eternal are preferrable to things Temporal ▪ as much as the Soul is better than the Body,
And Therefore I shall not pursue this further, but Certainly as much as things Eternal Are preferable to things Temporal ▪ as much as the Soul is better than the Body,
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by so much he makes the better choice who dedicates himself to Religion, and supposing those principles are to be acknowledged, certainly it is much the better choice to resolve to walk circumspectly, than to live at the rate of our ordinary Christians ▪ For if we believe that God sees,
by so much he makes the better choice who dedicates himself to Religion, and supposing those principles Are to be acknowledged, Certainly it is much the better choice to resolve to walk circumspectly, than to live At the rate of our ordinary Christians ▪ For if we believe that God sees,
To expect then Eternal life upon some trifling performances, is to conclude that God keeps no proportion between the rewards he offers, and the services he enjoyns.
To expect then Eternal life upon Some trifling performances, is to conclude that God keeps no proportion between the rewards he offers, and the services he enjoins.
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Upon all which it may be very reasonably concluded, that he who walks circumspectly gives us this first evidence of his wisdom that he makes the best judgment of things.
Upon all which it may be very reasonably concluded, that he who walks circumspectly gives us this First evidence of his Wisdom that he makes the best judgement of things.
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Besides, a man who would compound in the matter of Religion, and content himself with as low a measure as is possible, evidently discovers that he hath neither true love to God,
Beside, a man who would compound in the matter of Religion, and content himself with as low a measure as is possible, evidently discovers that he hath neither true love to God,
Which as it perplexes a man inwardly, so it gives him no assurances of Gods favour to him ▪ since no man can expect great returns for what is done upon Fear.
Which as it perplexes a man inwardly, so it gives him no assurances of God's favour to him ▪ since no man can expect great returns for what is done upon fear.
but that the fits should be so lasting and constant, and our sober moods only return after long intervals of folly, are sad symptomes that our distempers are past cure.
but that the fits should be so lasting and constant, and our Sobrium moods only return After long intervals of folly, Are sad symptoms that our distempers Are passed cure.
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So what are all the Arts of policy and craft in the world, but like the cunning tricks of madness? They, they are only truly wise, that consider the Author and end of their Being aright;
So what Are all the Arts of policy and craft in the world, but like the cunning tricks of madness? They, they Are only truly wise, that Consider the Author and end of their Being aright;
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Is the art of governing Kingdoms, Cities, or Families, or improving or managing of fortunes to be compared to this, by which a man so governs himself that he has quiet in his own Conscience, joyned with assurance of Gods favour and protection here,
Is the art of governing Kingdoms, Cities, or Families, or improving or managing of fortune's to be compared to this, by which a man so governs himself that he has quiet in his own Conscience, joined with assurance of God's favour and protection Here,
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and being with him eternally hereafter? And yet after all this, how do men glory in their follies, in which they appear as ridiculous to those who discern aright,
and being with him eternally hereafter? And yet After all this, how do men glory in their follies, in which they appear as ridiculous to those who discern aright,
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though themselves be a more proper object of it, if tenderness and compassion for them did not over-rule the mirth which their folly is apt to raise? Those who are fools in the severest sense laugh at,
though themselves be a more proper Object of it, if tenderness and compassion for them did not overrule the mirth which their folly is apt to raise? Those who Are Fools in the Severest sense laugh At,
When one begins to live exactly, and reflects on his former course of life, he finds so much of his time has been spent to so little purpose, that from the sincere compunction he has of so great a loss, he sets himself forward with all possible Industry, to do such services to God in the remaining parts of his life,
When one begins to live exactly, and reflects on his former course of life, he finds so much of his time has been spent to so little purpose, that from the sincere compunction he has of so great a loss, he sets himself forward with all possible Industry, to do such services to God in the remaining parts of his life,
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How will they reckon that the time past ought more than suffice them to have wrought the will of the flesh? And since they cannot recover what is lost,
How will they reckon that the time passed ought more than suffice them to have wrought the will of the Flesh? And since they cannot recover what is lost,
as one who has long neglected his duty to any Superiour, when he returns to himself, expiates what is past with a more punctual obedience and profounder submission.
as one who has long neglected his duty to any Superior, when he returns to himself, expiates what is passed with a more punctual Obedience and profounder submission.
Many hours must be spent in looking on a defiled Stage, where the Scenes that are represented are not worse than the impressions they leave on the greatest part of the Spectators:
Many hours must be spent in looking on a defiled Stage, where the Scenes that Are represented Are not Worse than the impressions they leave on the greatest part of the Spectators:
and to the noblest part of our selves, our Souls. It is a generous piece of kindness and friendship to assist others in their concerns, upon great occasions, when they need our help:
and to the Noblest part of our selves, our Souls. It is a generous piece of kindness and friendship to assist Others in their concerns, upon great occasions, when they need our help:
But if a man minds only his neighbours affairs, and neglects his own, he is justly censured as a busie body. And what do most of those things amount to, in which we are employed? One great impertinency runs through our whole life:
But if a man minds only his neighbours affairs, and neglects his own, he is justly censured as a busy body. And what do most of those things amount to, in which we Are employed? One great impertinency runs through our Whole life:
and if about the greatest part of those affairs in which we toil and labour we put our Saviours Question to St. Peter to our selves, What is that to thee? We will be to seek for an Answer.
and if about the greatest part of those affairs in which we toil and labour we put our Saviors Question to Saint Peter to our selves, What is that to thee? We will be to seek for an Answer.
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He must likewise use those diversions which are necessary to keep his body in health, and his mind in temper, but not throw away his time so profusely on them,
He must likewise use those diversions which Are necessary to keep his body in health, and his mind in temper, but not throw away his time so profusely on them,
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which whatever people may pretend, about the obligations of civility and kindness, does really flow from this, That they know not how to bestow their time another way.
which whatever people may pretend, about the obligations of civility and kindness, does really flow from this, That they know not how to bestow their time Another Way.
so if we go about to redeem our time, and think to apply it to better purposes, we must see what portions of it we can recover out of the hands of those several consumers of it;
so if we go about to Redeem our time, and think to apply it to better Purposes, we must see what portions of it we can recover out of the hands of those several consumers of it;
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if we consider how much we have to do, and how small a portion of our time is perhaps before us, which if it be quite wasted, can never be recovered, no not in all Eternity;
if we Consider how much we have to do, and how small a portion of our time is perhaps before us, which if it be quite wasted, can never be recovered, no not in all Eternity;
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And in all these senses the Inference is very just, That because the days are evil we ought to Redeem our time. The first sence relates to the corruption of the Age, and the great Immoralities of which both Jews for Gentiles were guilty, were a very convincing argument, to perswade Christians to consider their ways with more than ordinary carefulness:
And in all these Senses the Inference is very just, That Because the days Are evil we ought to redeem our time. The First sense relates to the corruption of the Age, and the great Immoralities of which both jews for Gentiles were guilty, were a very convincing argument, to persuade Christians to Consider their ways with more than ordinary carefulness:
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That they might be upon their guard against the snares of so evil an example ▪ and resist the temptations of vice and sin when it was grown so common, that men were neither ashamed nor afraid of it.
That they might be upon their guard against the snares of so evil an Exampl ▪ and resist the temptations of vice and since when it was grown so Common, that men were neither ashamed nor afraid of it.
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It was also the more necessary for Christians to look more carefully to themselves, that they might shine as lights in the midst of a wicked generation, and set off the glory of their Profession, with a greater advantage, having so black a foil placed near it.
It was also the more necessary for Christians to look more carefully to themselves, that they might shine as lights in the midst of a wicked generation, and Set off the glory of their Profession, with a greater advantage, having so black a foil placed near it.
And certainly this argument has all possible strength in it, if we apply it to this dissolute Age, in which men seem to have lost the shame as well as the sense of sin:
And Certainly this argument has all possible strength in it, if we apply it to this dissolute Age, in which men seem to have lost the shame as well as the sense of since:
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And we ought the rather to look narrowly to our selves, because the Vices that have been discovered in some Pretenders to Piety, seem one of the greatest grounds of those mens confidence, that there is no truth in the things so much talked of.
And we ought the rather to look narrowly to our selves, Because the Vices that have been discovered in Some Pretenders to Piety, seem one of the greatest grounds of those men's confidence, that there is no truth in the things so much talked of.
This prejudice is not to be beaten down by any arguments drawn from discourse, but by those undeniable and convincing experiments of a holy life, and vertuous conversation.
This prejudice is not to be beaten down by any Arguments drawn from discourse, but by those undeniable and convincing experiments of a holy life, and virtuous Conversation.
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And when a Plague rages so universally that few escape the Contagion, we should with the greater strictness look to our selves, that we be not infected. Evil communications corrupt good manners.
And when a Plague rages so universally that few escape the Contagion, we should with the greater strictness look to our selves, that we be not infected. Evil communications corrupt good manners.
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If therefore we either take care of our selves, or be concerned in the honour of our holy Profession, we will employ our utmost care both to preserve our selves pure and undefiled,
If Therefore we either take care of our selves, or be concerned in the honour of our holy Profession, we will employ our utmost care both to preserve our selves pure and undefiled,
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They who were exposed to the malice of the World had the greater reason to walk with that strictness that might maintain peace and quiet in their consciences;
They who were exposed to the malice of the World had the greater reason to walk with that strictness that might maintain peace and quiet in their Consciences;
They had also the more reason to walk with all possible strictness, since they did not know but the malice of their enemies might very speedily put an end to their days:
They had also the more reason to walk with all possible strictness, since they did not know but the malice of their enemies might very speedily put an end to their days:
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These then who believed Eternity, and were every day almost in sight of it, had the greatest reason possible to look to themselves with the strictest caution.
These then who believed Eternity, and were every day almost in sighed of it, had the greatest reason possible to look to themselves with the Strictest caution.
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we may be securely as religious and vertuous as we will, yet we are still exposed to all those miseries and calamities which naturally follow man in this mortal life.
we may be securely as religious and virtuous as we will, yet we Are still exposed to all those misery's and calamities which naturally follow man in this Mortal life.
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And what is the just support of a man under those trials? He that can say, with the Prophet, unto God, Thou art my hope in the evil time, may well with great assurance subsume with David, Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil? When a man is overwhelmed with calamities and troubles, what miserable comforters prove all those other things in which he formerly rejoyced? they rather increase his trouble, and add to his pain;
And what is the just support of a man under those trials? He that can say, with the Prophet, unto God, Thou art my hope in the evil time, may well with great assurance subsume with David, Wherefore should I Fear in the days of evil? When a man is overwhelmed with calamities and Troubles, what miserable Comforters prove all those other things in which he formerly rejoiced? they rather increase his trouble, and add to his pain;
But on the other hand, that inward peace and joy which a good Conscience affords, entertains a man with a continual feast, even in the midst of troubles,
But on the other hand, that inward peace and joy which a good Conscience affords, entertains a man with a continual feast, even in the midst of Troubles,
This is a sufficient counterpoise to all other weights, that hang about us, and will steadily balance a man though walking on the the most slippery ground,
This is a sufficient counterpoise to all other weights, that hang about us, and will steadily balance a man though walking on thee the most slippery ground,
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so we are commanded to remember our Creator in the days of our youth, before the evil days come, after which follows a most Poetical description of the decays of Old Age.
so we Are commanded to Remember our Creator in the days of our youth, before the evil days come, After which follows a most Poetical description of the decays of Old Age.
But if we consider how frail we are, and how short a time we have all to live upon the Earth, we must acknowledge it most reasonable for us so to number our days as to apply our hearts unto wisdom.
But if we Consider how frail we Are, and how short a time we have all to live upon the Earth, we must acknowledge it most reasonable for us so to number our days as to apply our hearts unto Wisdom.
This, that is now before our eyes, with the many other spectacles of mortality, which daily occur, together with the decays we feel within our selves, do sufficiently assure us that we must remain here but a very little while:
This, that is now before our eyes, with the many other spectacles of mortality, which daily occur, together with the decays we feel within our selves, do sufficiently assure us that we must remain Here but a very little while:
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then the consideration of the shortness of our life, should engage us with our utmost industry to prepare for that other state, which will soon come on, and never have an end;
then the consideration of the shortness of our life, should engage us with our utmost industry to prepare for that other state, which will soon come on, and never have an end;
and if we do now walk circumspectly, and redeem our time, we may assuredly hope that within a very little we shall be delivered from all the frailties and miseries which sin and infirmity keep us under,
and if we do now walk circumspectly, and Redeem our time, we may assuredly hope that within a very little we shall be Delivered from all the frailties and misery's which since and infirmity keep us under,
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and shall be admitted into the presence and enjoyment of God, where, (as we hope this our Sister now doth, who after a long vertuous life led according to these Rules, having attained almost to the age that in the Psalm is called the full age of a man, of threescore years and ten, has now entred into the rest prepared for the people of God,) we shall for ever rejoyce with all the companies of Angels and Saints:
and shall be admitted into the presence and enjoyment of God, where, (as we hope this our Sister now does, who After a long virtuous life led according to these Rules, having attained almost to the age that in the Psalm is called the full age of a man, of threescore Years and ten, has now entered into the rest prepared for the people of God,) we shall for ever rejoice with all the companies of Angels and Saints:
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