A sermon preach'd before the Queen, at White-Hall, on the 11th of March, 1693/4 being the third Sunday in Lent / by the Right Reverend Father in God, Gilbert, Lord Bishop of Sarum.
IT was one of the earliest, and is like to be one of the most lasting Prejudices against the Christian Religion, that few of those who have been under eminent Distinctions in the World, have sincerely gone into its Precepts and Discipline:
IT was one of the earliest, and is like to be one of the most lasting Prejudices against the Christian Religion, that few of those who have been under eminent Distinctions in the World, have sincerely gone into its Precepts and Discipline:
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while the World, by comparing their Zeal with their Morals, have been led to collect, that they themselves did not believe that Religion, about whose Concerns they seemed to be so warm and active.
while the World, by comparing their Zeal with their Morals, have been led to collect, that they themselves did not believe that Religion, about whose Concerns they seemed to be so warm and active.
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But when it has been observed, that those few upon whose Tempers and Actions this Religion seemed to have a more real and a more powerful Influence, have been for the greater part Men of a lower size of Mind and Fortune, many have from thence framed to themselves the most mischievous Idea possible of our most holy Faith, that its Votaries were either apt to deceive or be deceived;
But when it has been observed, that those few upon whose Tempers and Actions this Religion seemed to have a more real and a more powerful Influence, have been for the greater part Men of a lower size of Mind and Fortune, many have from thence framed to themselves the most mischievous Idea possible of our most holy Faith, that its Votaries were either apt to deceive or be deceived;
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that whereas a generous Contempt of Life, and a Firmness against the Terrors of Death, had been esteemed the greatest Indication of the Courage of the Romans, or the Philosophy of the Greeks, the Christians came to be marked with this Character, not only by the profane Lucian, but by a much better Man, Marcus Aurelius, as too regardless and prodigal of Life:
that whereas a generous Contempt of Life, and a Firmness against the Terrors of Death, had been esteemed the greatest Indication of the Courage of the Roman, or the Philosophy of the Greeks, the Christians Come to be marked with this Character, not only by the profane Lucian, but by a much better Man, Marcus Aurelius, as too regardless and prodigal of Life:
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yet still the World stuck to that as to a just Prejudice, that those who embraced this Doctrine were mean and illiterate Men, who having little to lose in this World, were the more easily prevailed on to despise it,
yet still the World stuck to that as to a just Prejudice, that those who embraced this Doctrine were mean and illiterate Men, who having little to loose in this World, were the more Easily prevailed on to despise it,
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all this seems to give a fair and reasonable Presumption against a Religion, whose first Converts were neither the Learned Rabbins, nor the Subtile Philosophers, neither Men of Authority nor Birth.
all this seems to give a fair and reasonable Presumption against a Religion, whose First Converts were neither the Learned Rabbis, nor the Subtle Philosophers, neither Men of authority nor Birth.
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for now all are such, yet of those, of whom one has the justest reason to conclude, that they are in earnest with their Religion, that they are neither of the highest size for Parts, Quality ▪ or Power;
for now all Are such, yet of those, of whom one has the Justest reason to conclude, that they Are in earnest with their Religion, that they Are neither of the highest size for Parts, Quality ▪ or Power;
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This seems to afford a very proper Subject for a Discourse of this kind, to consider and discuss the Truth and the Consequences that may arise out of this Prejudice,
This seems to afford a very proper Subject for a Discourse of this kind, to Consider and discuss the Truth and the Consequences that may arise out of this Prejudice,
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I need not amuse you long with explaining the words of my Text. By Calling, is meant their Vocation to the Christian Religion, not in that general sense, in which it is said that many are called: which imports, only that the Gospel was to be preached to many; but in a more restricted sense, in which it is used promiscuously with Election, so we are required to make our Calling and Election sure:
I need not amuse you long with explaining the words of my Text. By Calling, is meant their Vocation to the Christian Religion, not in that general sense, in which it is said that many Are called: which imports, only that the Gospel was to be preached to many; but in a more restricted sense, in which it is used promiscuously with Election, so we Are required to make our Calling and Election sure:
that is, our being gathered together by the Call of the Gospel into a Body distinct and separated from the World ▪ By this then is to be understood that Vocation, by which Christians,
that is, our being gathered together by the Call of the Gospel into a Body distinct and separated from the World ▪ By this then is to be understood that Vocation, by which Christians,
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but the common Acceptation of this word used among the Greeks, and in this Epistle, relates to those Men of Speculation and Knowledg, of Subtilty and Dispute, known by the Names of Sophists and Philosophers. By Mighty are to be understood the Men of Power and Authority, Princes and Magistrates.
but the Common Acceptation of this word used among the Greeks, and in this Epistle, relates to those Men of Speculation and Knowledge, of Subtlety and Dispute, known by the Names of Sophists and Philosophers. By Mighty Are to be understood the Men of Power and authority, Princes and Magistrates.
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So the Importance of my Text is this, You Christians of Corinth, see that among you, who have imbraced the Christian Religion, there are not many (some few there might be) either Philosophers, Magistrates, or Men of Noble Extraction:
So the Importance of my Text is this, You Christians of Corinth, see that among you, who have embraced the Christian Religion, there Are not many (Some few there might be) either Philosophers, Magistrates, or Men of Noble Extraction:
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And of this the Apostle is so little ashamed, and so little disposed to deny, hide or extenuate it, that he enlarges upon it in a variety of several very full Expressions;
And of this the Apostle is so little ashamed, and so little disposed to deny, hide or extenuate it, that he enlarges upon it in a variety of several very full Expressions;
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Whether this is a just Prejudice against the Christian Religion or not? IV. That all this belongs only to the greater part, the many; and that it is not universally, tho it be generally true.
Whither this is a just Prejudice against the Christian Religion or not? IV. That all this belongs only to the greater part, the many; and that it is not universally, though it be generally true.
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Miracles were wrought in the sight of great Multitudes, and that in signal Instances, of wonderful Cures done with a Word, of raising some from the Dead,
Miracles were wrought in the sighed of great Multitudes, and that in signal Instances, of wondered Cures done with a Word, of raising Some from the Dead,
and when these mighty Works confirmed such a Narrative concerning the Death and the Resurrection of Christ, together with such a holy Rule of Life and of Morals;
and when these mighty Works confirmed such a Narrative Concerning the Death and the Resurrection of christ, together with such a holy Rule of Life and of Morals;
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every honest Man was capable of judging, at least for himself, that such a Recital with such a Scheme of Divine Morals so well attested, could come from none but the great and good God.
every honest Man was capable of judging, At least for himself, that such a Recital with such a Scheme of Divine Morals so well attested, could come from none but the great and good God.
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It was also sutable to the miraculous Vouchers that accompanied this Doctrine, that the first Bodies of Men who were converted to it, should consist chiefly of such Persons, that no Suspicion could be against them,
It was also suitable to the miraculous Vouchers that accompanied this Doctrine, that the First Bodies of Men who were converted to it, should consist chiefly of such Persons, that no Suspicion could be against them,
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but when Numbers both of Jews and Gentiles, and those Greeks as well as Barbarians, that is, Learned and Unlearned, forsook the Religions in which they had been bred,
but when Numbers both of jews and Gentiles, and those Greeks as well as Barbarians, that is, Learned and Unlearned, forsook the Religions in which they had been bred,
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so that many of them died for it, and all suffered more or less by reason of it, it must be acknowledged, that this was a very extraordinary and an unaccountable thing.
so that many of them died for it, and all suffered more or less by reason of it, it must be acknowledged, that this was a very extraordinary and an unaccountable thing.
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The vast Increase and Propagation of this Religion under all those Disadvantages, and with no visible human Help at all, was so astonishing, that as all the first Apologists for Christianity appealed often to it,
The vast Increase and Propagation of this Religion under all those Disadvantages, and with no visible human Help At all, was so astonishing, that as all the First Apologists for Christianity appealed often to it,
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Therefore as the Arguments upon which its Credit at first was built, were such that the meanest Capacities were capable of passing a Judgment upon them;
Therefore as the Arguments upon which its Credit At First was built, were such that the Meanest Capacities were capable of passing a Judgement upon them;
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that tho now whole Nations are become Christians by the lump, yet there are few, very few real Christians to be found among all those Assemblies that are crowded full with those who carry that worthy Name.
that though now Whole nations Are become Christians by the lump, yet there Are few, very few real Christians to be found among all those Assemblies that Are crowded full with those who carry that worthy Name.
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that are pure and holy, meek and lowly in Heart in imitation of their great Master, whom the far greater part of those who are called Christians, dishonour with their Lives while they offer up to him the outward Shews and Pageants of Honour and Worship.
that Are pure and holy, meek and lowly in Heart in imitation of their great Master, whom the Far greater part of those who Are called Christians, dishonour with their Lives while they offer up to him the outward Shows and Pageants of Honour and Worship.
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Among those few (few they are God knows) there are not many who have great Advantages in this World, either with respect to their Talents, or to their Fortunes.
Among those few (few they Are God knows) there Are not many who have great Advantages in this World, either with respect to their Talents, or to their Fortune's.
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Those who have a greater compass of Knowledg, more flame of Thought, and elevation of Mind, either turn and imploy it wholly to base and mean Purposes, to the close Contrivances of Dissimulation and Falshood,
Those who have a greater compass of Knowledge, more flame of Thought, and elevation of Mind, either turn and employ it wholly to base and mean Purposes, to the close Contrivances of Dissimulation and Falsehood,
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they love Novelties, and delight to see whole Bodies of Men called by their Name: they form to themselves Prejudices against the believing any thing upon the Testimony of others;
they love Novelties, and delight to see Whole Bodies of Men called by their Name: they from to themselves Prejudices against the believing any thing upon the Testimony of Others;
As for the Mighty Men, if they are of a lower Form, their Thoughts turn much to Avarice and Corruption, to Partiality and Injustice, and to Violence and Rage;
As for the Mighty Men, if they Are of a lower From, their Thoughts turn much to Avarice and Corruption, to Partiality and Injustice, and to Violence and Rage;
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if they are at the top of Human Nature, in high Power and Authority, they are apt to extend that, either to an undue Domination over those who are subject to them,
if they Are At the top of Human Nature, in high Power and authority, they Are apt to extend that, either to an undue Domination over those who Are Subject to them,
if they are successful in them, and flattered for them, they are enchanted with a false Opinion of their own Glory, so that neither the Blood that is shed,
if they Are successful in them, and flattered for them, they Are enchanted with a false Opinion of their own Glory, so that neither the Blood that is shed,
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Men thus turned and so vitiated are not capable to apprehend themselves to be under the Obligations to Justice and Compassion, to Truth and Fidelity, to Moderation of their Desires,
Men thus turned and so vitiated Are not capable to apprehend themselves to be under the Obligations to justice and Compassion, to Truth and Fidis, to Moderation of their Desires,
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It is then very true, that the Men of Power and Authority are under such a Biass and so many Temptations, that it is scarce to be hoped for, that many of them shall come within this high and holy Calling.
It is then very true, that the Men of Power and authority Are under such a Bias and so many Temptations, that it is scarce to be hoped for, that many of them shall come within this high and holy Calling.
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As for the Noble, the Men of Extraction and Descent, of high Blood and antient Families, they are often so much mollified and broken by a soft and careless Education, they are so enervated by Luxury,
As for the Noble, the Men of Extraction and Descent, of high Blood and ancient Families, they Are often so much mollified and broken by a soft and careless Education, they Are so enervated by Luxury,
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The Abundance to which they were born, and in which they have always lived, seems to set them beyond the Necessity of imploying their Thoughts and Time in worthy or useful Studies and Exercises:
The Abundance to which they were born, and in which they have always lived, seems to Set them beyond the Necessity of employing their Thoughts and Time in worthy or useful Studies and Exercises:
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They are steeped in Laziness, and over-run with fierce and craving Appetites. Pleasure sways and turns them, it consumes their Time, and exhausts both Bodies and Minds:
They Are steeped in Laziness, and overrun with fierce and craving Appetites. Pleasure sways and turns them, it consumes their Time, and exhausts both Bodies and Minds:
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And thus it is not to be denied, but that the Opposition which the Christian Doctrine gives to those Corruptions, that do but too easily beset the Wise, the Mighty, and the Noble, makes that few of them can conquer themselves,
And thus it is not to be denied, but that the Opposition which the Christian Doctrine gives to those Corruptions, that do but too Easily beset the Wise, the Mighty, and the Noble, makes that few of them can conquer themselves,
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While on the other hand, the few Men of Vertue and Probity, of Morality and true Piety, are for the most part Men of a lower size, whose honest Tempers and good Nature, do more than ballance those seeming Defects in Vivacity and Knowledg;
While on the other hand, the few Men of Virtue and Probity, of Morality and true Piety, Are for the most part Men of a lower size, whose honest Tempers and good Nature, do more than balance those seeming Defects in Vivacity and Knowledge;
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who are neither depressed with Poverty, nor exalted with Wealth, are generally the most capable of Justice and Honesty, of Industry and a chearful Contentedness with their Condition;
who Are neither depressed with Poverty, nor exalted with Wealth, Are generally the most capable of justice and Honesty, of Industry and a cheerful Contentedness with their Condition;
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certainly tho the lowest have their Temptations as well as the greatest, yet of the two, they are by their Condition much more disposed to Religion, they are less dissipated and more alone, they have more occasion both to fear bad Accidents,
Certainly though the lowest have their Temptations as well as the greatest, yet of the two, they Are by their Condition much more disposed to Religion, they Are less dissipated and more alone, they have more occasion both to Fear bad Accidents,
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The third is, Whether this is a just Prejudice against the Christian Religion or not? At first view it looks as if the Truth of our Faith appeared very doubtfully,
The third is, Whither this is a just Prejudice against the Christian Religion or not? At First view it looks as if the Truth of our Faith appeared very doubtfully,
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and could not bear a strict Enquiry, that howsoever weaker Minds might be overcome, yet it could not stand the Test before Men of more searching Understandings.
and could not bear a strict Enquiry, that howsoever Weaker Minds might be overcome, yet it could not stand the Test before Men of more searching Understandings.
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It looks also ill that it seems incompatible with Authority and Dignity, as if it were a mean and dispiriting Doctrine, suted only to Men of abject Minds and broken Fortunes,
It looks also ill that it seems incompatible with authority and Dignity, as if it were a mean and dispiriting Doctrine, suited only to Men of abject Minds and broken Fortune's,
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It is true, we have already considered and agreed this matter, that there is somewhat in most of the Wise, the Mighty, and the Noble, which bars out this Discipline, they are not fitted to it, nor it to them.
It is true, we have already considered and agreed this matter, that there is somewhat in most of the Wise, the Mighty, and the Noble, which bars out this Discipline, they Are not fitted to it, nor it to them.
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That Humility and Modesty, a due distrust of our selves, and regard to others, that Application and Industry, are necessary Dispositions to the perfecting our Faculties, is that which few can deny.
That Humility and Modesty, a due distrust of our selves, and regard to Others, that Application and Industry, Are necessary Dispositions to the perfecting our Faculties, is that which few can deny.
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What is true Breeding, among the civilized, but the putting on the appearances of Modesty and Humility? And if the appearances of these things are so Beautiful,
What is true Breeding, among the civilized, but the putting on the appearances of Modesty and Humility? And if the appearances of these things Are so Beautiful,
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and that Youth is formed in them with so much Care, how much more valuable must these things be? When they are the genuine and natural growth of our Minds;
and that Youth is formed in them with so much Care, how much more valuable must these things be? When they Are the genuine and natural growth of our Minds;
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How rough and boisterous a thing is Pride and a haughtiness of Temper and Behaviour? How unkind and unneighbourly a thing is the contempt of other Peoples Understandings? And how unseemly and brutal is it for a Man to Dictate and to be Imperious? It is a sign of a trifling Mind to affect to Doubt,
How rough and boisterous a thing is Pride and a haughtiness of Temper and Behaviour? How unkind and unneighbourly a thing is the contempt of other Peoples Understandings? And how unseemly and brutal is it for a Man to Dictate and to be Imperious? It is a Signen of a trifling Mind to affect to Doubt,
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than to imagine that all things may fall well within the compass of his Thoughts: Nor is there any thing more contrary to the true Methods of arriving at Knowledge,
than to imagine that all things may fallen well within the compass of his Thoughts: Nor is there any thing more contrary to the true Methods of arriving At Knowledge,
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But if a Man will study to free himself from them, and take some Pains to adjust the Balance, that is to bring his Understanding to a due fixedness and attention, to consider well, and to pronounce slowly:
But if a Man will study to free himself from them, and take Some Pains to adjust the Balance, that is to bring his Understanding to a due fixedness and attention, to Consider well, and to pronounce slowly:
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He who has been successful in his Injustice and Violence, cannot easily receive a Doctrine which brings him under indispensable Obligations of restoring all that he has unjustly acquired.
He who has been successful in his Injustice and Violence, cannot Easily receive a Doctrine which brings him under indispensable Obligations of restoring all that he has unjustly acquired.
but yet he sent away the Preacher, putting him off to a more convenient time. And whereas no Man is in danger to be much corrupted by the Flatteries of others, till he has accustomed himself to such kind Thoughts of his own supposed Worth, that he easily believes that all others are as favourable to him as he himself is, the severe Reflections that will arise out of this Holy Doctrine will soon take off the Visar,
but yet he sent away the Preacher, putting him off to a more convenient time. And whereas no Man is in danger to be much corrupted by the Flatteries of Others, till he has accustomed himself to such kind Thoughts of his own supposed Worth, that he Easily believes that all Others Are as favourable to him as he himself is, the severe Reflections that will arise out of this Holy Doctrine will soon take off the Visar,
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In a word, unless this Man of Power and Dominion, can free his Mind from the false Notions he has of his own Glory and Authority, he cannot receive the Christian Religion,
In a word, unless this Man of Power and Dominion, can free his Mind from the false Notions he has of his own Glory and authority, he cannot receive the Christian Religion,
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what harm can this do to the Men of the greatest Advantages for Birth and Rank? In the performing these Offices, there is a natural Decency and Suitableness, agreeable to the Order that must be maintained in the World.
what harm can this do to the Men of the greatest Advantages for Birth and Rank? In the performing these Offices, there is a natural Decency and Suitableness, agreeable to the Order that must be maintained in the World.
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and take care that they be relieved, do the Humilities of their Rank as much as those of a lower Order, that visit the Sick, or serve Hospitals and Prisons.
and take care that they be relieved, do the Humilities of their Rank as much as those of a lower Order, that visit the Sick, or serve Hospitals and Prisons.
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and nothing raises a Man to a truer Generosity, and a greater nobleness of Mind, than the contempt of Wealth, and that extent of Charity which our Religion enjoyns.
and nothing raises a Man to a truer Generosity, and a greater nobleness of Mind, than the contempt of Wealth, and that extent of Charity which our Religion enjoins.
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So now, I hope, it is abundantly clear, That the too common opposition that is between the Wise, the Mighty, and the Noble, and the Precepts and Rules of the Christian Religion, arises not from any thing that is justly exceptionable in it,
So now, I hope, it is abundantly clear, That the too Common opposition that is between the Wise, the Mighty, and the Noble, and the Precepts and Rules of the Christian Religion, arises not from any thing that is justly exceptionable in it,
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but from a great many qualities and dispositions that hang about those Orders and Ranks of Men, which make that they cannot bear a Yoke that is so hard to them:
but from a great many qualities and dispositions that hang about those Order and Ranks of Men, which make that they cannot bear a Yoke that is so hard to them:
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They can neither resolve on changing those Dispositions, nor of suffering a set of Thoughts to break in upon them, that will make them uneasie in them,
They can neither resolve on changing those Dispositions, nor of suffering a Set of Thoughts to break in upon them, that will make them uneasy in them,
and ▪ to the rest of Mankind, then all this is so far from being a just prejudice against the Christian Religion, that it tends rather to recommend it the more:
and ▪ to the rest of Mankind, then all this is so Far from being a just prejudice against the Christian Religion, that it tends rather to recommend it the more:
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we find also one of the Iudges of Areopagus, the most Celebrated Court in Greece, and one of the Roman Deputies, among the first Converts to our Faith.
we find also one of the Judges of Areopagus, the most Celebrated Court in Greece, and one of the Roman Deputies, among the First Converts to our Faith.
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We find some of Domitian 's Kindred were not only Christians but Martyrs: Many of the Philosophers and the most admired Orators of Greece, came afterwards to receive and defend this Faith:
We find Some of Domitian is Kindred were not only Christians but Martyrs: Many of the Philosophers and the most admired Orators of Greece, Come afterwards to receive and defend this Faith:
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And now in a course of a great many Ages, Men in all respects, eminent both for Sense and Learning, Wit and Eloquence, have not only made outward Profession of this Doctrine,
And now in a course of a great many Ages, Men in all respects, eminent both for Sense and Learning, Wit and Eloquence, have not only made outward Profession of this Doctrine,
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Greece and Rome, the two most refined Scenes of Paganism, had Notions of their Gods and Religion, which the wiser Men among themselves could hardly endure,
Greece and Room, the two most refined Scenes of Paganism, had Notions of their God's and Religion, which the Wiser Men among themselves could hardly endure,
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The good Laws, under which all States are brought which acknowledge this Doctrine in its purity, produce an unspeakable Change on the outward face and appearances of things:
The good Laws, under which all States Are brought which acknowledge this Doctrine in its purity, produce an unspeakable Change on the outward face and appearances of things:
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and the cultivation of all Arts and Sciences, that accompanies this happy Light, shews, that it awakens Mens Faculties, excites their Thoughts, and quickens their Industry.
and the cultivation of all Arts and Sciences, that Accompanies this happy Light, shows, that it awakens Men's Faculties, excites their Thoughts, and quickens their Industry.
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and most piercing Understandings, that have gone the deepest into Knowledge, and have seen the furthest into Humane Nature, have not only undertaken and managed the Cause of Religion with great Advantages,
and most piercing Understandings, that have gone the Deepest into Knowledge, and have seen the furthest into Humane Nature, have not only undertaken and managed the Cause of Religion with great Advantages,
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but have recommended it more by their own unblemished and exemplary Lives, than can possibly be done by the most laboured Writings, and the most moving Persuasions.
but have recommended it more by their own unblemished and exemplary Lives, than can possibly be done by the most laboured Writings, and the most moving Persuasions.
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They have been pure without spot, grave and sober, yet neither sullen nor ill-natured: They have been serious without Melancholy, and devout without Superstition:
They have been pure without spot, grave and Sobrium, yet neither sullen nor ill-natured: They have been serious without Melancholy, and devout without Superstition:
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Now I would gladly know, whither any such whom you may have known, and I hope you may have known many of them, have not been more Beneficial to Mankind, have not been greater Blessings in their Families and Neighbourhoods,
Now I would gladly know, whither any such whom you may have known, and I hope you may have known many of them, have not been more Beneficial to Mankind, have not been greater Blessings in their Families and Neighbourhoods,
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they can be superior to others, without Insolence, and Conquer without Scorn. In such Persons, knowledge does both shine and triumph, and is equally useful and amiable.
they can be superior to Others, without Insolence, and Conquer without Scorn. In such Persons, knowledge does both shine and triumph, and is equally useful and amiable.
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they have imployed their Power to protect and encourage Virtue and Justice: they have studyed the common good of Societies and the true Interest Mankind.
they have employed their Power to Pact and encourage Virtue and justice: they have studied the Common good of Societies and the true Interest Mankind.
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Some Princes and Magistrates, I am sorry that I must only say some, but some they have been whose Exemplary lives have been Patterns to one great part of mankind, and Reproaches to the rest.
some Princes and Magistrates, I am sorry that I must only say Some, but Some they have been whose Exemplary lives have been Patterns to one great part of mankind, and Reproaches to the rest.
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They have easily admitted and patiently heard the groans of the helpless and oppressed, and have thought it no interruption nor disturbance of their own happy tranquility, to enter into and feel the sufferings of others, with a tenderness that becomes those who are called,
They have Easily admitted and patiently herd the groans of the helpless and oppressed, and have Thought it no interruption nor disturbance of their own happy tranquillity, to enter into and feel the sufferings of Others, with a tenderness that becomes those who Are called,
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When such blessings happen to any Age, how sensibly do all Men feel it? This softens the afflictions of the Unfortunate, which grow the lighter to them,
When such blessings happen to any Age, how sensibly do all Men feel it? This softens the afflictions of the Unfortunate, which grow the lighter to them,
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It gives a reserve of hope for the Prosperous, who apprehend the Calamities that may happen to them, with a less dreadful prospect when they can promise themselves supplies in Reversion to their present abundance.
It gives a reserve of hope for the Prosperous, who apprehend the Calamities that may happen to them, with a less dreadful prospect when they can promise themselves supplies in Reversion to their present abundance.
and if their power is not an Instrument of much realler blessings to mankind, more benigne and beneficial than all that glitter, all the shews of Glory and affectations of Greatness, in the Men of Dominion, the mighty Potentates and Conquerours, those plagues of Heaven and scourges of the Earth.
and if their power is not an Instrument of much realler blessings to mankind, more benign and beneficial than all that glitter, all the shows of Glory and affectations of Greatness, in the Men of Dominion, the mighty Potentates and Conquerors, those plagues of Heaven and scourges of the Earth.
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Some of high Birth have delighted to distinguish themselves, by their Generosity and Bounty, by their Sobriety and Temperance, by their Affability and sweetness of Temper.
some of high Birth have delighted to distinguish themselves, by their Generosity and Bounty, by their Sobriety and Temperance, by their Affability and sweetness of Temper.
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so exactly, that neither the censures of the envious, nor the Calumnies of the malicious, which are the more natural grouth of those places, could fix on them, or lessen them.
so exactly, that neither the censures of the envious, nor the Calumnies of the malicious, which Are the more natural grouth of those places, could fix on them, or lessen them.
than deride their private differences in that Inhumane and Unchristian way, that the corruption of these latter Ages has introduced, with a sort of uncontroulled Authority among the men of the Sword.
than deride their private differences in that Inhumane and Unchristian Way, that the corruption of these latter Ages has introduced, with a sort of uncontrolled authority among the men of the Sword.
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Such among the Noble must needs appear with a very particular Lustre, having in them all that is valuable among the men of their sort, without any of the abatements or diminutions that do too commonly appear among them:
Such among the Noble must needs appear with a very particular Lustre, having in them all that is valuable among the men of their sort, without any of the abatements or diminutions that do too commonly appear among them:
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Does not their Sobriety and moderation, their temperance of Mind as well as of Diet, the firmness of their Courage, with the modesty of their Deportment, their Intrepidity in danger, together with their pious Meditations, both before and after it, look greater and nobler, has it not an Air in it, that arises above humane nature,
Does not their Sobriety and moderation, their temperance of Mind as well as of Diet, the firmness of their Courage, with the modesty of their Deportment, their Intrepidity in danger, together with their pious Meditations, both before and After it, look greater and Nobler, has it not an Air in it, that arises above humane nature,
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I will dwell no longer on this Head, I hope it is undeniable that instances have happened, both among the Wise, the Mighty and Noble, of men that have been strict and eminent Christians,
I will dwell no longer on this Head, I hope it is undeniable that instances have happened, both among the Wise, the Mighty and Noble, of men that have been strict and eminent Christians,
and in their usefulness to mankind, to all the rest of their sort, there is therefore no strength nor force in this prejudice against our Religion, that is founded on this ground,
and in their usefulness to mankind, to all the rest of their sort, there is Therefore no strength nor force in this prejudice against our Religion, that is founded on this ground,
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5ly, What are the proper Inferences to be drawn from all this, and 1st. It is plain how little value we ought to set on all those distructions that look so big in the eyes of blinded and mistaken Men:
5ly, What Are the proper Inferences to be drawn from all this, and 1st. It is plain how little valve we ought to Set on all those destructions that look so big in the eyes of blinded and mistaken Men:
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for if on the one hand they put men in a capacity of doing good and great services to mankind, on the other hand they bring them under temptations that for most part prove too hard for humane frailty.
for if on the one hand they put men in a capacity of doing good and great services to mankind, on the other hand they bring them under temptations that for most part prove too hard for humane frailty.
might contribute to enlighten the World, to make knowledge both easier and pleasanter, they might gain an Ascendant by the superiority of their understandings, to subdue the rest to their Reasons:
might contribute to enlighten the World, to make knowledge both Easier and pleasanter, they might gain an Ascendant by the superiority of their understandings, to subdue the rest to their Reasons:
They might by the authority of their perswasions and the exactness of their conduct, make the World see, in the most sensible manner, the beauty and excellence of Wisdom and Vertue:
They might by the Authority of their persuasions and the exactness of their conduct, make the World see, in the most sensible manner, the beauty and excellence of Wisdom and Virtue:
and furnish little dablers with some scraps to support them in their Impieties, these persons tho pressed down with a vast load of there own Guilt, have a huge accession from all those Crimes, that others are brought to, by their Influence and Example:
and furnish little dabblers with Some scraps to support them in their Impieties, these Persons though pressed down with a vast load of there own Gilded, have a huge accession from all those Crimes, that Others Are brought to, by their Influence and Exampl:
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if they have look'd on as unconcerned at many evils, which they might have redressed, and not content with that, have enouraged Vice, and promoted Wickedness:
if they have looked on as unconcerned At many evils, which they might have Redressed, and not content with that, have enouraged Vice, and promoted Wickedness:
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If those of whom the Scripture has said ye are Gods, a strain that without such an authority, had passed for unsufferable flattery, will make that, which in respect to their Character, is not to be named,
If those of whom the Scripture has said you Are God's, a strain that without such an Authority, had passed for unsufferable flattery, will make that, which in respect to their Character, is not to be nam,
they who have received their good things in this Life, must look to be tormented in proportion to the ill returns they have made for such extraordinary favours.
they who have received their good things in this Life, must look to be tormented in proportion to the ill returns they have made for such extraordinary favours.
They run good things down, by a set of bad words which they bestow upon them, they call Religion, Superstition, Zeal, Bigotry, Strictness of Conscience, Narrowness of mind:
They run good things down, by a Set of bad words which they bestow upon them, they call Religion, Superstition, Zeal, Bigotry, Strictness of Conscience, Narrowness of mind:
so that all those great Characters of Wise, Mighty, and Noble, that have so August a sound, are far from answering the first Ideas, that we naturally frame in our minds concerning them.
so that all those great Characters of Wise, Mighty, and Noble, that have so August a found, Are Far from answering the First Ideas, that we naturally frame in our minds Concerning them.
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and who chose rather to use well what they have, than ravenously to cover what they have not, are secure from many accidents, and exempted from many temptations.
and who chosen rather to use well what they have, than ravenously to cover what they have not, Are secure from many accidents, and exempted from many temptations.
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or if the Ballance seem rather to lean to the extraem of want, yet they are thereby carried to take Sanctuary in the secret comforts, which Religion gives:
or if the Balance seem rather to lean to the extraem of want, yet they Are thereby carried to take Sanctuary in the secret comforts, which Religion gives:
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Since then we are called to so holy a Religion, and enjoy it in its true purity, with advantages both spiritual and temporal, beyond any Church or Nation now under Heaven,
Since then we Are called to so holy a Religion, and enjoy it in its true purity, with advantages both spiritual and temporal, beyond any Church or nation now under Heaven,
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But if we have reason to glory in the Lord, God knows how little reason we have, according to St. Paul 's other inference, to glory in his sight, that is to glory or boast of our selves, This is but too evident, and needs not be proved;
But if we have reason to glory in the Lord, God knows how little reason we have, according to Saint Paul is other Inference, to glory in his sighed, that is to glory or boast of our selves, This is but too evident, and needs not be proved;
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and to the salvation of our souls in the day of the Lord Jesus. To whom, with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, now, and for ever. FINIS.
and to the salvation of our Souls in the day of the Lord jesus. To whom, with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, now, and for ever. FINIS.
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