A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the city of London, at Bow-Church, September 2, 1680 being the anniversary fast for the burning of London / by Gilbert Burnet.
AMOS, chap. 4. vers. 11, 12. I have overthrown some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah; and ye were as a Firebrand, pluck'd out of the Burning:
AMOS, chap. 4. vers. 11, 12. I have overthrown Some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah; and you were as a Firebrand, plucked out of the Burning:
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The Largeness and Evenness of the Streets, the Regularity and Beauty of the Houses, the Magnificence of the Churches, Halls, Gates, the Exchange, the Canal, the Monument, with the other Glories of the City, do perhaps so much amuse us;
The Largeness and Evenness of the Streets, the Regularity and Beauty of the Houses, the Magnificence of the Churches, Halls, Gates, the Exchange, the Canal, the Monument, with the other Glories of the city, do perhaps so much amuse us;
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Why should so disastrous a Day be had in such constant remembrance? which might be more suitable when the Wound was green, the Ashes and Rubbish were not removed,
Why should so disastrous a Day be had in such constant remembrance? which might be more suitable when the Wound was green, the Ashes and Rubbish were not removed,
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we cannot but think it fit, after so long an Interval, still to remember what may be supposed to have bin the procuring Causes of such an unheard-of Burning, which seems since, by a sort of Contagion, to have spread into many other Cities of the Nation:
we cannot but think it fit, After so long an Interval, still to Remember what may be supposed to have been the procuring Causes of such an unheard-of Burning, which seems since, by a sort of Contagion, to have spread into many other Cities of the nation:
all these things concurring with the sad and gloomy Prospect now before us, It is surely meet to be said unto God, I have born Chastisement, I will not offend any more;
all these things concurring with the sad and gloomy Prospect now before us, It is surely meet to be said unto God, I have born Chastisement, I will not offend any more;
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And joining that we have seen and felt, with that which is almost all visibly before us, we must conclude, it is fit to turn to Him, who did some years ago afflict us so severely,
And joining that we have seen and felt, with that which is almost all visibly before us, we must conclude, it is fit to turn to Him, who did Some Years ago afflict us so severely,
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but has since given us a long Interval of Peace and Plenty, and seems now to be bending his Bow, whetting his Sword, and preparing against us the Instruments of War.
but has since given us a long Interval of Peace and Plenty, and seems now to be bending his Bow, whetting his Sword, and preparing against us the Instruments of War.
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The Words in the Text, pronounced upon the like occasion, offer to us, both the Reflection on what is past, the Consideration of what is present, with the Prospect of what we may look for.
The Words in the Text, pronounced upon the like occasion, offer to us, both the Reflection on what is past, the Consideration of what is present, with the Prospect of what we may look for.
This Prophecy was given in Commission to Amos, one of the Herdsmen of Tekoa, a Town distant twelve Miles from Ierusalem, and six from Bethlehem; so that he lived in the Tribe of Iudah, tho he was sent to the Ten Tribes, that still continued in the Idolatry of Ieroboam. Iehu having rooted out the Sidonian Idolatry of the Baalim, he and his Family,
This Prophecy was given in Commission to Amos, one of the Herdsmen of Tekoa, a Town distant twelve Miles from Ierusalem, and six from Bethlehem; so that he lived in the Tribe of Iudah, though he was sent to the Ten Tribes, that still continued in the Idolatry of Jeroboam. Iehu having rooted out the Sidonian Idolatry of the Baalim, he and his Family,
For Ieroboam 's Son, Zacharias, reigned only six Months; and his Murderer, Shallum, but one Month. Menahem, who conspired against him, reigned ten Years;
For Jeroboam is Son, Zacharias, reigned only six Months; and his Murderer, Shallum, but one Monn Menahem, who conspired against him, reigned ten years;
So that from the Days of this Prophecy, what by the Revolutions of Government at home, what by the Impressions the proud Assyrians made on them, they had a Succession of grievous Calamities, which ended in the total Subversion of that State.
So that from the Days of this Prophecy, what by the Revolutions of Government At home, what by the Impressions the proud Assyrians made on them, they had a Succession of grievous Calamities, which ended in the total Subversion of that State.
And they were so dispersed in their Captivity, that except some Straglers that might have returned with Zorobbabel, they were never again gathered together;
And they were so dispersed in their Captivity, that except Some Stragglers that might have returned with Zerubbabel, they were never again gathered together;
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Which are all mentioned in the Verses before my Text. And finally, that some of their Cities had been burnt down by the Hand of Heaven. Two years after this another Calamity came on them, from such an Earthquake, mentioned by Zechariah, that the People, terrified with it, thought of flying out of the Land;
Which Are all mentioned in the Verses before my Text. And finally, that Some of their Cities had been burned down by the Hand of Heaven. Two Years After this Another Calamity Come on them, from such an Earthquake, mentioned by Zechariah, that the People, terrified with it, Thought of flying out of the Land;
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for this Time being contemporary to that of Vzziah, the Earthquake there mentioned, which became a Proverb, seems to be the same spoken of in the first Verse of this Prophecy.
for this Time being contemporary to that of Uzziah, the Earthquake there mentioned, which became a Proverb, seems to be the same spoken of in the First Verse of this Prophecy.
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The Sins he accuses them most for, were their Irreligion, desiring to stop the Mouths of the Prophets, saying, Prophesy not. And tho they observed the Returns of their Festivities, their New-Moons, and Sabbath-Days;
The Sins he accuses them most for, were their Irreligion, desiring to stop the Mouths of the prophets, saying, Prophesy not. And though they observed the Returns of their Festivities, their New moons, and Sabbath-Days;
So that it does not necessarily import, that Fire came down from Heaven on them, but that they were overthrown totally, perhaps by Fire, Thundring, or Lightning.
So that it does not necessarily import, that Fire Come down from Heaven on them, but that they were overthrown totally, perhaps by Fire, Thundering, or Lightning.
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A proverbial Form of Speech, either expressing the great Danger they had run, with the extraordinary Deliverance they had met with, God rescuing them on a sudden;
A proverbial From of Speech, either expressing the great Danger they had run, with the extraordinary Deliverance they had met with, God rescuing them on a sudden;
They continued in their Impieties, and irreligious Worship, in their Separation from their right way of worshipping God at Ierusalem, in their Luxury, Sensuality, and Injustice:
They continued in their Impieties, and irreligious Worship, in their Separation from their right Way of worshipping God At Ierusalem, in their Luxury, Sensuality, and Injustice:
and all the Judgments they had felt, which perhaps might have a little awakened them, when they lay under them, had not any such effect, as to turn their Hearts,
and all the Judgments they had felt, which perhaps might have a little awakened them, when they lay under them, had not any such Effect, as to turn their Hearts,
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This is either an Ironical Alarm to them, to see what they could do to resist that God, the God of Hosts, that formed the Mountains, created the Wind, knew the Secret of Mens Hearts, could bring Darkness on the Earth in a bright Sun-shine,
This is either an Ironical Alarm to them, to see what they could do to resist that God, the God of Hosts, that formed the Mountains, created the Wind, knew the Secret of Men's Hearts, could bring Darkness on the Earth in a bright Sunshine,
Or this, Prepare thee to meet thy God, is an Invitation to Repentance, as that which could only avert those Judgments that were ready to break forth on them, and dissipate the Clouds;
Or this, Prepare thee to meet thy God, is an Invitation to Repentance, as that which could only avert those Judgments that were ready to break forth on them, and dissipate the Clouds;
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and to consider, for what ends he both laid them on, and took them off. II. We ought to consider, what effect these have had on us? Whether they have made us turn to God, or not? III.
and to Consider, for what ends he both laid them on, and took them off. II We ought to Consider, what Effect these have had on us? Whither they have made us turn to God, or not? III.
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We are to consider, how much severer Judgments we may reasonably look for, if those that have already come upon us, have not prevailed to make us return to God. IV. Upon all this, we ought to look unto God,
We Are to Consider, how much severer Judgments we may reasonably look for, if those that have already come upon us, have not prevailed to make us return to God. IV. Upon all this, we ought to look unto God,
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If we believe, that the World is governed by a Supreme Providence, we must conclude, that more astonishing and extraordinary Events, not only fall not out by chance,
If we believe, that the World is governed by a Supreme Providence, we must conclude, that more astonishing and extraordinary Events, not only fallen not out by chance,
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and drive it forward with such violence, that neither the many Hands that were employed to quench it, the Neighbourhood of so much Water, the Engines used,
and drive it forward with such violence, that neither the many Hands that were employed to quench it, the Neighbourhood of so much Water, the Engines used,
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and all the other Means that could be thought on, were effectual to stop its Rage, till it had done its Work, was a manifest Indication of the Hand of God it.
and all the other Means that could be Thought on, were effectual to stop its Rage, till it had done its Work, was a manifest Indication of the Hand of God it.
as God commanded the Israelites to convey down to Posterity, the remembrance of the Captivity they had groaned under in Egypt, with the signal Deliverance out of it:
as God commanded the Israelites to convey down to Posterity, the remembrance of the Captivity they had groaned under in Egypt, with the signal Deliverance out of it:
yet it is certain, that when we lay them all together, and more particularly reflect on such of them, wherein we find our selves most concerned, we are in the readiest way to prevent the like,
yet it is certain, that when we lay them all together, and more particularly reflect on such of them, wherein we find our selves most concerned, we Are in the Readiest Way to prevent the like,
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Why this City more than others, or these parts of it more than others, were burnt down? Our Saviour, by his Answer upon the like occasion, concerning those whose Blood Pilate mixed with their Sacrifices,
Why this city more than Others, or these parts of it more than Others, were burned down? Our Saviour, by his Answer upon the like occasion, Concerning those whose Blood Pilate mixed with their Sacrifices,
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And therefore, instead of looking backward any longer, I now proceed to the Second Point, to examine, What effects this or the like Providences have produced upon us? And whether we have returned to the Lord, or not?
And Therefore, instead of looking backward any longer, I now proceed to the Second Point, to examine, What effects this or the like Providences have produced upon us? And whither we have returned to the Lord, or not?
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others, to shew their vain Apparel, and dress themselves with such gawdy Pomp, as if it were a Play, rather than the Worship of God, they went to bear a share in.
Others, to show their vain Apparel, and dress themselves with such Gaudy Pomp, as if it were a Play, rather than the Worship of God, they went to bear a share in.
In the Worship of God, how little serious are we in all the parts of it? We confess our Sins without Contrition, we pray without Devotion, we praise God without Affection, we hear the Scriptures without Faith:
In the Worship of God, how little serious Are we in all the parts of it? We confess our Sins without Contrition, we pray without Devotion, we praise God without Affection, we hear the Scriptures without Faith:
and do not receive in many years, unless the Law of the Land make it necessary, which is by too many more considered than the Laws of Christ in his holy Gospel.
and do not receive in many Years, unless the Law of the Land make it necessary, which is by too many more considered than the Laws of christ in his holy Gospel.
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If we sum all these together, and reflect on the Coldness and Deadness we are all guilty of, in our Religion and religious Worship, can we think that we have yet returned to the Lord? Can such a dead lifeless way of serving him, be acceptable to him, that knows how far our Hearts are from him,
If we sum all these together, and reflect on the Coldness and Deadness we Are all guilty of, in our Religion and religious Worship, can we think that we have yet returned to the Lord? Can such a dead Lifeless Way of serving him, be acceptable to him, that knows how Far our Hearts Are from him,
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and are only kept up as a Compliance, either to Custom, or some Remainder of a natural Religion, that we have not been able to extinguish quite in our Consciences,
and Are only kept up as a Compliance, either to Custom, or Some Remainder of a natural Religion, that we have not been able to extinguish quite in our Consciences,
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which yet would profit nothing, if it flowed not from true Charity. So if our Heat about Religion rise not from a true and internal Love to it, God may make it useful to others,
which yet would profit nothing, if it flowed not from true Charity. So if our Heat about Religion rise not from a true and internal Love to it, God may make it useful to Others,
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but hard and difficult parts of it, have studied to cheat themselves, and if they could, to bribe God, by setting up in room of these, some more easy and pompous things, which their Circumstances qualified them for,
but hard and difficult parts of it, have studied to cheat themselves, and if they could, to bribe God, by setting up in room of these, Some more easy and pompous things, which their circumstances qualified them for,
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I speak not this to cool or lessen your Zeal for the Reformation, but to direct it aright, that it being fixed on a better Principle than either Passion or Interest, may have a deeper root,
I speak not this to cool or lessen your Zeal for the Reformation, but to Direct it aright, that it being fixed on a better Principle than either Passion or Interest, may have a Deeper root,
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Another sad Symptom, that shews our Zeal about Religion is not what it ought to be, appears in these unnatural Heats, that grow every day among our selves,
another sad symptom, that shows our Zeal about Religion is not what it ought to be, appears in these unnatural Heats, that grow every day among our selves,
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as to consider the things themselves, he cannot but stand amazed, to see Men, who agree in all the Substantials of Religion, quarrel so violently about some external and less important Matters,
as to Consider the things themselves, he cannot but stand amazed, to see Men, who agree in all the Substantials of Religion, quarrel so violently about Some external and less important Matters,
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It was one of the clearest Demonstrations of the Wrath of God on Ierusalem, that during their last Siege, the Factious were so high within, that as they had any respite from the Enemy without, they were destroying one another.
It was one of the Clearest Demonstrations of the Wrath of God on Ierusalem, that during their last Siege, the Factious were so high within, that as they had any respite from the Enemy without, they were destroying one Another.
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But secular Men enflamed the Differences, and the Governors punished the Donatists so severely, that St. Austin wrote often to them, to stop these violent Proceedings.
But secular Men inflamed the Differences, and the Governors punished the Donatists so severely, that Saint Austin wrote often to them, to stop these violent Proceedings.
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But that holy Man died, while Hippo was besieged, and the Prop of these Churches being removed, they soon became a Prey to their cruel Enemies, who brought them all under a most terrible and undistinguish'd Persecution.
But that holy Man died, while Hippo was besieged, and the Prop of these Churches being removed, they soon became a Prey to their cruel Enemies, who brought them all under a most terrible and undistinguished Persecution.
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When the Mahometan Impiety, and Saracen Empire, was spreading in the East, the Greek Empire fell into such Divisions and Animosities about the Will of Christ,
When the Mahometan Impiety, and Saracen Empire, was spreading in the East, the Greek Empire fell into such Divisions and Animosities about the Will of christ,
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and the Use of Images, that disjointed them one from another, and made way for the growth of Mahometanism. Shall we follow these Patterns so carefully,
and the Use of Images, that disjointed them one from Another, and made Way for the growth of Mahometanism. Shall we follow these Patterns so carefully,
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St. Paul, when the Corinthians following their just Law-Suits before Unbelievers, brought thereby a Scandal on Christianity, charged them rather to suffer Wrong, than that a Brother should go to Law with a Brother.
Saint Paul, when the Corinthians following their just Law-Suits before Unbelievers, brought thereby a Scandal on Christianity, charged them rather to suffer Wrong, than that a Brother should go to Law with a Brother.
O how much more reasonable is it now for those who publish the glad Tidings of Peace, to lift up their Voices as a Trumpet, to sound a Retreat from this ungodly War in our Church,
Oh how much more reasonable is it now for those who publish the glad Tidings of Peace, to lift up their Voices as a Trumpet, to found a Retreat from this ungodly War in our Church,
The most material Differences in Matters of Doctrine, that have raised the greatest Animosities in this Island, have been about the Nature of Divine Grace,
The most material Differences in Matters of Doctrine, that have raised the greatest Animosities in this Island, have been about the Nature of Divine Grace,
but those have been carried as high, if not higher, in the Church of Rome. I need not mention the many Differences among the several Families of the Schoolmen, who have invented various Explanations of almost all the Mysteries of their Religion,
but those have been carried as high, if not higher, in the Church of Room. I need not mention the many Differences among the several Families of the Schoolmen, who have invented various Explanations of almost all the Mysteres of their Religion,
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tho they all agree against us, that there must be a living infallible Judg, yet they do not agree in whom this Power is placed. Many set up the Pope;
though they all agree against us, that there must be a living infallible Judge, yet they do not agree in whom this Power is placed. Many Set up the Pope;
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I need not enlarge on their other Differences, either the ancienter Contests concerning the Immaculate Conception of the B. Virgin, which were not only supported by ordinary Reasonings,
I need not enlarge on their other Differences, either the ancienter Contests Concerning the Immaculate Conception of the B. Virgae, which were not only supported by ordinary Reasonings,
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Those who have travelled among them, and narrowly observ'd their Customs, see that there are no small Diversities in the Rites and Forms of their Worship.
Those who have traveled among them, and narrowly observed their Customs, see that there Are no small Diversities in the Rites and Forms of their Worship.
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and tho the Roman Office is now used most commonly, yet as the Ambrosian continued long at Millain, and the Mozarabick in some parts of Spain; so here in England, the Southern Parts followed the Use of Sarum; the Northern, the Use of York; South-Wales, the Use of Hereford; and North-Wales, the Use of Bangor; besides a peculiar Use that Lincoln had for that large Diocess.
and though the Roman Office is now used most commonly, yet as the Ambrosian continued long At Millain, and the Mozarabick in Some parts of Spain; so Here in England, the Southern Parts followed the Use of Sarum; the Northern, the Use of York; South-Wales, the Use of Hereford; and North-Wales, the Use of Bangor; beside a peculiar Use that Lincoln had for that large Diocese.
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All which shew how willing they were to knit all People to their Communion, indulging them some peculiar Rites, either different from, or added to the rest.
All which show how willing they were to knit all People to their Communion, indulging them Some peculiar Rites, either different from, or added to the rest.
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At one Publick Conference, appointed by the Diet of the Empire, between Papists and Protestants, for setling Religion, the Papists knowing their weak Side,
At one Public Conference, appointed by the Diet of the Empire, between Papists and Protestants, for settling Religion, the Papists knowing their weak Side,
but they never broke that Bond of Peace and Perfection, the Unity of the Church, till the Bishops of Rome began to lay their Yoke upon the other Churches.
but they never broke that Bound of Peace and Perfection, the Unity of the Church, till the Bishops of Room began to lay their Yoke upon the other Churches.
And, to pronounce my own Opinion freely, and without reserves, I am very confident if that were done, with the Care and Application that is requisite, the Truth would soon appear to be of our Church's side:
And, to pronounce my own Opinion freely, and without reserves, I am very confident if that were done, with the Care and Application that is requisite, the Truth would soon appear to be of our Church's side:
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But if so great a Happiness, as a compleat, Unity cannot be attained to, let us, at least, lay aside our Unnatural, Unchristian, and unpolitick Animosities;
But if so great a Happiness, as a complete, Unity cannot be attained to, let us, At least, lay aside our Unnatural, Unchristian, and unpolitic Animosities;
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and purifying our Hearts, and then apply it proportionably to other things, giving to every part of Religion such a share of it as the importance of the thing requires;
and purifying our Hearts, and then apply it proportionably to other things, giving to every part of Religion such a share of it as the importance of the thing requires;
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as in the presence of God, what is the secret cause or spring of all their Motions, I am sure much of it will be found to flow from bitter Envy and Strife, which bring on Confusion and every evil work:
as in the presence of God, what is the secret cause or spring of all their Motions, I am sure much of it will be found to flow from bitter Envy and Strife, which bring on Confusion and every evil work:
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If we will reflect on the high value our Saviour set on our loving one another, that thereby all men should know that we are his Disciples, it would soon change our Temper;
If we will reflect on the high valve our Saviour Set on our loving one Another, that thereby all men should know that we Are his Disciples, it would soon change our Temper;
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And this makes that for all the Evils which we have either felt, or do still fear, instead of accusing or condemning our selves, we lay the blame wholly upon others.
And this makes that for all the Evils which we have either felt, or do still Fear, instead of accusing or condemning our selves, we lay the blame wholly upon Others.
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as if those Liquors which God hath blessed us with, for refreshing and restoring our Spirits, were to be used either for the inflaming of our Lusts, the depressing our Reasons, impairing our Healths,
as if those Liquors which God hath blessed us with, for refreshing and restoring our Spirits, were to be used either for the Inflaming of our Lustiest, the depressing our Reasons, impairing our Healths,
When People give themselves up to all the incentives to Lust, and by Jollities, Musick, Balls, Drinking and Feasting, have laid themselves out to so many Temptations,
When People give themselves up to all the incentives to Lust, and by Jollities, Music, Balls, Drinking and Feasting, have laid themselves out to so many Temptations,
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and prepared so much fewel within for these impure Flames to work on; it is no wonder that all excess of Riot and wantonness should follow such Disorders.
and prepared so much fuel within for these impure Flames to work on; it is no wonder that all excess of Riot and wantonness should follow such Disorders.
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The Indecencies of both Sexes going to Taverns, the corruption of a defiled Stage, the gross Liberties which many take, have now run us into such a mire of Filth and Sensuality, that it is scarce decent to rake in that kennel:
The Indecencies of both Sexes going to Taverns, the corruption of a defiled Stage, the gross Liberties which many take, have now run us into such a mire of Filth and Sensuality, that it is scarce decent to rake in that kennel:
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And while such Vices abound, and so many Judgments hang over us, who is betaking himself to Fasting and Prayer? who hath cut off any of his former Excesses,
And while such Vices abound, and so many Judgments hang over us, who is betaking himself to Fasting and Prayer? who hath Cut off any of his former Excesses,
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their Injustice and Oppression. A man that spends profusely on himself, as he disables himself from giving the Poor such a share of his Wealth as he ought to do;
their Injustice and Oppression. A man that spends profusely on himself, as he disables himself from giving the Poor such a share of his Wealth as he ought to do;
If Trade is carried on by Lying, Cheating, Sophisticating, Extortion, and unregulated Usury, can a Blessing be expected from Heaven, on Wealth so acquired? If men make their Weights small, and falsifie their Balances by Deceit,
If Trade is carried on by Lying, Cheating, Sophisticating, Extortion, and unregulated Usury, can a Blessing be expected from Heaven, on Wealth so acquired? If men make their Weights small, and falsify their Balances by Deceit,
so that they sell the Poor bread, shall God forget these things? shall not the Land tremble for this and every one mourn that dwelleth therein? If the Mystery of some Trades consists in the Cheats of them;
so that they fell the Poor bred, shall God forget these things? shall not the Land tremble for this and every one mourn that dwells therein? If the Mystery of Some Trades consists in the Cheats of them;
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if Retailing is manag'd by lying, if Debts are paid by cousenage and fraud, if Bargains are made after too much Wine hath nummed or overheated the Spirits of the one Party, of which the other takes advantage;
if Retailing is managed by lying, if Debts Are paid by cozenage and fraud, if Bargains Are made After too much Wine hath numbed or overheated the Spirits of the one Party, of which the other Takes advantage;
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and though they climb up unto Heaven he will bring them down, though they hide themselves on the tops of Mountains, he will search and take them out from thence,
and though they climb up unto Heaven he will bring them down, though they hide themselves on the tops of Mountains, he will search and take them out from thence,
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and if instead of these Forms (in the repeating which we have too long placed all our Religion) and of our bitter Heats, we do follow Peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
and if instead of these Forms (in the repeating which we have too long placed all our Religion) and of our bitter Heats, we do follow Peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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and in Conclusion, God often makes those Nations on whom he had bestowed the most discriminating Marks of his Favour, the most publick Instances of his Justice,
and in Conclusion, God often makes those nations on whom he had bestowed the most discriminating Marks of his Favour, the most public Instances of his justice,
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In the Government of the World, the Methods of divine Providence are so mysterious, that it very ill becomes us, to take on us to judge how things shall fall out:
In the Government of the World, the Methods of divine Providence Are so mysterious, that it very ill becomes us, to take on us to judge how things shall fallen out:
As for a Famine of the Word of the Lord, whether it shall come upon us, from that Religion, which openly professes its Design to be to take the Scripture out of the hands of the People, or from any other hand;
As for a Famine of the Word of the Lord, whither it shall come upon us, from that Religion, which openly Professes its Design to be to take the Scripture out of the hands of the People, or from any other hand;
which, what Effect soever they may have on vulgar Readers, are, to those that read them, with a well disposed Mind, strong and sharp as a two edged Sword.
which, what Effect soever they may have on Vulgar Readers, Are, to those that read them, with a well disposed Mind, strong and sharp as a two edged Sword.
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and many, seeing thorough the Hypocrisie of one sort, and the Formality of another, have come to imagine, that there is nothing in it but either Custom or Interest.
and many, seeing through the Hypocrisy of one sort, and the Formality of Another, have come to imagine, that there is nothing in it but either Custom or Interest.
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And I wish the great Scandals that our Contests have given to all men of clear and disengaged Reasons, may not have occasioned or encreased this in a great Measure.
And I wish the great Scandals that our Contests have given to all men of clear and disengaged Reasons, may not have occasioned or increased this in a great Measure.
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or other extravagant Conceits of extirpating a Gospel-Ministry, as the decentest Introduction to these, may not bring us within this Curse, I shall not play the Diviner:
or other extravagant Conceits of extirpating a Gospel ministry, as the decentest Introduction to these, may not bring us within this Curse, I shall not play the Diviner:
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but the great rage by which many endeavour to make the Clergy hateful and contemptible, with a Concurrence of some other things, seems to give just Apprehensions, that we may live yet to see such days.
but the great rage by which many endeavour to make the Clergy hateful and contemptible, with a Concurrence of Some other things, seems to give just Apprehensions, that we may live yet to see such days.
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I confess, on the other hand, the Appearances seem more probable and threatning, that we shall be brought under the Tyranny of that Church, that can never hope to advance her Interests,
I confess, on the other hand, the Appearances seem more probable and threatening, that we shall be brought under the Tyranny of that Church, that can never hope to advance her Interests,
but by suppressing this Light, by prohibiting the Scriptures, and persuading the World to deliver up their Faith and Conscience to the keeping and governing of their Priests;
but by suppressing this Light, by prohibiting the Scriptures, and persuading the World to deliver up their Faith and Conscience to the keeping and governing of their Priests;
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for who can go over to them, till his Mind is so loaded with Prejudices, that he dares not use his Understanding and Reason? Can any man believe that a Bishop, chosen with all the craft and intrigue that can be used among the cunningest Statesmen in the World, should be presently the Head of the Church, the Universal Pastor, St. Peter 's Successor,
for who can go over to them, till his Mind is so loaded with Prejudices, that he dares not use his Understanding and Reason? Can any man believe that a Bishop, chosen with all the craft and intrigue that can be used among the cunningest Statesmen in the World, should be presently the Head of the Church, the Universal Pastor, Saint Peter is Successor,
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that a Priest, by vertue of a Character given him, which is every whit as unintelligible as this great Effect of it, can, by pronouncing of five words, make a piece of Bread and a little Wine, become the whole and entire Substance of the Body and Blood of Christ;
that a Priest, by virtue of a Character given him, which is every whit as unintelligible as this great Effect of it, can, by pronouncing of five words, make a piece of Bred and a little Wine, become the Whole and entire Substance of the Body and Blood of christ;
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And in the New Testament, that part of it on which they have built most, is yet so contrary to one of their Devices, that it was fit for them not to let the People understand it.
And in the New Testament, that part of it on which they have built most, is yet so contrary to one of their Devices, that it was fit for them not to let the People understand it.
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I mean the Institution of the Eucharist, in which Christ said, Drink ye all of this, when he gave his Disciple the Cup. They had also made their Worship so ridiculous, by the many strange Legends read on the Saints dayes, to which both the Collects and Anthems for these Offices do relate, that it had been hard to have brought the Pople to hear these things gravely:
I mean the Institution of the Eucharist, in which christ said, Drink you all of this, when he gave his Disciple the Cup. They had also made their Worship so ridiculous, by the many strange Legends read on the Saints days, to which both the Collects and Anthems for these Offices do relate, that it had been hard to have brought the Pople to hear these things gravely:
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though St. Paul has written so copiously on that Subject, that it is not easie to imagine how their minds are composed, who believe that he was inspir'd,
though Saint Paul has written so copiously on that Subject, that it is not easy to imagine how their minds Are composed, who believe that he was inspired,
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But after all these Corruptions of theirs, why should we not think it reasonable to believe, that since we have given our selves up to some of the worst Effects of Popery, God should abandon us so far,
But After all these Corruptions of theirs, why should we not think it reasonable to believe, that since we have given our selves up to Some of the worst Effects of Popery, God should abandon us so Far,
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as to suffer us to come again under that yoke, from which, by a mighty hand, he delivered our Fathers? While we worship him merely out of Form, what difference is there between that and the telling of Beads? If we think a loose Life may, by a few touches of Sorrow, be so expiated, that these shall carry us to Heaven, is not this almost as bad as to believe Attrition is sufficient to Salvation? If we think our coming to Church,
as to suffer us to come again under that yoke, from which, by a mighty hand, he Delivered our Father's? While we worship him merely out of From, what difference is there between that and the telling of Beads? If we think a lose Life may, by a few touches of Sorrow, be so expiated, that these shall carry us to Heaven, is not this almost as bad as to believe Attrition is sufficient to Salvation? If we think our coming to Church,
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and follow all its Interests, what better is this than their Implicit Obedience? and if we allow our selves in that rage and violence, by which many carry on their Opinions, seeking the Ruin of all who differ from them,
and follow all its Interests, what better is this than their Implicit obedience? and if we allow our selves in that rage and violence, by which many carry on their Opinions, seeking the Ruin of all who differ from them,
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If by these and many more particulars, we examine how much the Spirit of Popery doth still leaven us, many of these who seem most heartily opposite to it, will be found deeply tinctured with it:
If by these and many more particulars, we examine how much the Spirit of Popery does still leaven us, many of these who seem most heartily opposite to it, will be found deeply tinctured with it:
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And if we are secretly corrupted with some of the worst Principles of that Religion before we are aware of it, the other parts will more easily follow.
And if we Are secretly corrupted with Some of the worst Principles of that Religion before we Are aware of it, the other parts will more Easily follow.
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But if our Hearts and Lives are vitiated by the same ill Principles, under another disguise, it will not be so great a Leap as some men imagine to get over that Gulf.
But if our Hearts and Lives Are vitiated by the same ill Principles, under Another disguise, it will not be so great a Leap as Some men imagine to get over that Gulf.
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so whether some by overbending their Zeal and Fervour, may not overthrow a Church, which has been, ever since the Reformation began, the greatest Bulwark against Popery,
so whither Some by overbending their Zeal and Fervour, may not overthrow a Church, which has been, ever since the Reformation began, the greatest Bulwark against Popery,
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England never having been higher in Trade, our Plantations never stronger and better Peopled, our Dominions never more extended and our Shipping going from under one end of Heaven to another. But alas!
England never having been higher in Trade, our Plantations never Stronger and better Peopled, our Dominions never more extended and our Shipping going from under one end of Heaven to Another. But alas!
if God blast our publick Counsels, and strike us at home with such a Division of Heart, that we cannot agree in things that are necessary for common Safety;
if God blast our public Counsels, and strike us At home with such a Division of Heart, that we cannot agree in things that Are necessary for Common Safety;
or for a great Conquerour that hovers over any of his Neighbours, to spye from whence he can receive an Addition to his Empire and Glory. And if God intends to give us up to Captivity, he will take away the Heart from our Councellors,
or for a great Conqueror that hovers over any of his Neighbours, to spy from whence he can receive an Addition to his Empire and Glory. And if God intends to give us up to Captivity, he will take away the Heart from our Councillors,
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If God is against us, he needs no Instruments to chastise us with, he can either by binding or opening the Clouds or Winds of Heaven, blast all the Fruits of our Industry or Trade:
If God is against us, he needs no Instruments to chastise us with, he can either by binding or opening the Clouds or Winds of Heaven, blast all the Fruits of our Industry or Trade:
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and be watered on both sides, by the Blood of Englishmen, Brother fighting against Brother, till being thus weakned at home, we become an easie Acquisition, to those who long for such a Breach among our selves? And does not the Prospect of these things affect us?
and be watered on both sides, by the Blood of Englishmen, Brother fighting against Brother, till being thus weakened At home, we become an easy Acquisition, to those who long for such a Breach among our selves? And does not the Prospect of these things affect us?
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What remains then, but that I conclude with the fourth particular, of which I proposed to speak, that our turning to God, is that which only can prevent those Judgments that we cannot resist.
What remains then, but that I conclude with the fourth particular, of which I proposed to speak, that our turning to God, is that which only can prevent those Judgments that we cannot resist.
then how soon would all these dreadful Symptomes of God's Displeasure fall off? Upon the Repentance of Nineveh, those Judgments which were so near, that the short period of forty dayes were prefixed to them, were put off to a longer time:
then how soon would all these dreadful Symptoms of God's Displeasure fallen off? Upon the Repentance of Nineveh, those Judgments which were so near, that the short Period of forty days were prefixed to them, were put off to a longer time:
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and which have, in a great measure, taken our Spirit and Sense from us; we might hope for a longer continuance of that Tranquillity, which we still enjoy.
and which have, in a great measure, taken our Spirit and Sense from us; we might hope for a longer Continuance of that Tranquillity, which we still enjoy.
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But if no warnings will prevail, if neither past Calamities, nor threatned Miseries, nor the sense which some, who have gone in the same excess of Riot, have expressed of it when they were near Death, will work on a wicked generation, it seems such are already under that Curse given in Commission to Esaias, Make the Heart of this People fat, and make their Ears heavy, and shut their Eyes;
But if no Warnings will prevail, if neither past Calamities, nor threatened Misery's, nor the sense which Some, who have gone in the same excess of Riot, have expressed of it when they were near Death, will work on a wicked generation, it seems such Are already under that Curse given in Commission to Isaiah, Make the Heart of this People fat, and make their Ears heavy, and shut their Eyes;
but will give such evidences of his Displeasure, that all shall say, Verily there is a God that Iudges in the Earth, yet such mourners shall not lose their labour:
but will give such evidences of his Displeasure, that all shall say, Verily there is a God that Judges in the Earth, yet such mourners shall not loose their labour:
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and so establish us in this good Land, which he hath given us, that we may still enjoy the Blessings of his pure Religion and holy Word, with the continuance of our Peace and Plenty:
and so establish us in this good Land, which he hath given us, that we may still enjoy the Blessings of his pure Religion and holy Word, with the Continuance of our Peace and Plenty:
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