A sermon preach'd at St. Trinity's in Kingston, upon Hull To a society there for the reformation of manners, September 20. 1699. By Robert Banks, A.M. Vicar of St. Trinity's in Hull, and prebendary of York.
For such Men bring infinite dishonour to God, scandal and mischief to others, and oft involve a whole Nation and People in the same Ruine and Destruction with themselves;
For such Men bring infinite dishonour to God, scandal and mischief to Others, and oft involve a Whole nation and People in the same Ruin and Destruction with themselves;
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for the Punishment of Evilworkers, their Sorrow and Humiliation because Men keep not God's Law, may be of excellent use, to stir them up, impartially to restrain or punish all Vice and Immorality, all Atheism and Blasphemy,
for the Punishment of Evilworkers, their Sorrow and Humiliation Because Men keep not God's Law, may be of excellent use, to stir them up, impartially to restrain or Punish all Vice and Immorality, all Atheism and Blasphemy,
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And the more Zealous any one is for God's Glory, the greater deference he pays to the Revelation of his Mind and Will, the deeplier will he be affected with this most deplorable Case, the faster will his Eyes gush out with Water,
And the more Zealous any one is for God's Glory, the greater deference he pays to the Revelation of his Mind and Will, the deeplier will he be affected with this most deplorable Case, the faster will his Eyes gush out with Water,
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The full Sense of which Words, may, I think, be fairly comprehended within the Compass of this short Proposition or Doctrine, That the prevailing Impiety and Irreligion of a Nation, is a Spectacle fit to be wash'd in whole Floods of Tears;
The full Sense of which Words, may, I think, be fairly comprehended within the Compass of this short Proposition or Doctrine, That the prevailing Impiety and Irreligion of a nation, is a Spectacle fit to be washed in Whole Floods of Tears;
II. I will prove, That this ought to be matter of deepest Humiliation and Trouble of Mind to all good Men, especially to them that are in Stations of Eminence and Authority. III. I will hint what Effects our Sorrow and Humiliation for the prevailing Wickedness of the Land, ought to have upon all good Men, especially upon those in Authority.
II I will prove, That this ought to be matter of Deepest Humiliation and Trouble of Mind to all good Men, especially to them that Are in Stations of Eminence and authority. III. I will hint what Effects our Sorrow and Humiliation for the prevailing Wickedness of the Land, ought to have upon all good Men, especially upon those in authority.
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IV. By way of Reflection upon the whole, I will shew you, That to engage our most vigorous endeavours to obtain those Happy Effects, we have the noblest Incouragement, the greatest Obligations imaginable. And
IV. By Way of Reflection upon the Whole, I will show you, That to engage our most vigorous endeavours to obtain those Happy Effects, we have the Noblest Encouragement, the greatest Obligations imaginable. And
This God knows is too obvious a Truth to need an Elaborate Proof, and our own daily Experience (unless we be wholly Strangers to the World) may give us a sad and convincing Evidence of it:
This God knows is too obvious a Truth to need an Elaborate Proof, and our own daily Experience (unless we be wholly Strangers to the World) may give us a sad and convincing Evidence of it:
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And 'tis the Observation of very Wise and Considerate Persons, that never any Age heretofore, that has been surrounded with so much Light, can equal the Impiety of the Present, in their bold Commission of the Works of Darkness;
And it's the Observation of very Wise and Considerate Persons, that never any Age heretofore, that has been surrounded with so much Light, can equal the Impiety of the Present, in their bold Commission of the Works of Darkness;
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as if they had enter'd into a Confederacy, at once, to abrogate God's Laws, and dethrone their Maker, and like the old Builders of Babel, thought that nothing now wou'd be restrain'd from them, which they have imagined to do.
as if they had entered into a Confederacy, At once, to abrogate God's Laws, and dethrone their Maker, and like the old Builders of Babel, Thought that nothing now would be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
This is the Present Case of those riotous Sinners, who because they will not be restrain'd by the Laws of Christianity, do therefore resolve to cast all the scorn and disgrace they possibly can upon them,
This is the Present Case of those riotous Sinners, who Because they will not be restrained by the Laws of Christianity, do Therefore resolve to cast all the scorn and disgrace they possibly can upon them,
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for should those Laws maintain their Reputation, they would contrarily upbraid their contrary Practice, and for this Reason they have learnt to Dispute themselves out of their Creed,
for should those Laws maintain their Reputation, they would contrarily upbraid their contrary Practice, and for this Reason they have learned to Dispute themselves out of their Creed,
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when the Fundamental Points of all Religion both Natural, and Reveal'd, are encounter'd by the Combined Forces of Socinians, Deists, and Atheists, who all join (however they otherwise differ) in a very scurrilous Treatment of the Persons,
when the Fundamental Points of all Religion both Natural, and Revealed, Are encountered by the Combined Forces of socinians, Deists, and Atheists, who all join (however they otherwise differ) in a very scurrilous Treatment of the Persons,
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and Contempt of the Office of our most Pious Orthodox Clergy, daily publishing to the World, that our teaching the Truths of the Gospel is but Priest-craft,
and Contempt of the Office of our most Pious Orthodox Clergy, daily publishing to the World, that our teaching the Truths of the Gospel is but Priestcraft,
But thus much may suffice to evince the incontestable Truth of the first Proposition, that Impiety and Irreligion are at this Time very prevalent amongst us. I now proceed to Prove.
But thus much may suffice to evince the incontestable Truth of the First Proposition, that Impiety and Irreligion Are At this Time very prevalent among us. I now proceed to Prove.
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For the greater and better Men are, the more hearty and affectionate concern they must needs have for the Glory of God, the Honour of Religion, the Welfare of the World,
For the greater and better Men Are, the more hearty and affectionate concern they must needs have for the Glory of God, the Honour of Religion, the Welfare of the World,
and upon all these Accounts they have just cause to be afflicted and humbled, for the Confederate, Insolent attempts of Wicked Men, to disturb or destroy the Tranquility and Happiness both of Church and State.
and upon all these Accounts they have just cause to be afflicted and humbled, for the Confederate, Insolent attempts of Wicked Men, to disturb or destroy the Tranquillity and Happiness both of Church and State.
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the Scripture tells us, that when God is most angry, and resolves to punish a People most severely, he threatens them not so much with Temporal Losses as with Spiritual Judgments;
the Scripture tells us, that when God is most angry, and resolves to Punish a People most severely, he threatens them not so much with Temporal Losses as with Spiritual Judgments;
This God-himself sets down as the heavier Judgment of the two, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will send a Famine in the Land, not a famine of Bread,
This God-himself sets down as the Heavier Judgement of the two, Behold, the days come, Says the Lord, that I will send a Famine in the Land, not a famine of Bred,
It is one of the most dreadful and awakening threatnings that God cou'd use to Excite the Asiatick Churches to repent, that if they did not, he would come unto 'em quickly,
It is one of the most dreadful and awakening threatenings that God could use to Excite the Asiatic Churches to Repent, that if they did not, he would come unto they quickly,
If the Drunke•nesses, Adulteries, Whoredoms, and i•moralities of all sorts, which, some a• so far from being afraid to commit i• secret, that for want of other Witnesses they will Evidence against themselves by declaring their Sin as Sodom, Isa. 3. •.
If the Drunke•nesses, Adulteries, Whoredoms, and i•moralities of all sorts, which, Some a• so Far from being afraid to commit i• secret, that for want of other Witnesses they will Evidence against themselves by declaring their since as Sodom, Isaiah 3. •.
and every thing that is Sacred ▪ particularly, the Ridiculing and Exposing the Mysteries of our most Hol• Faith, can provoke God to abandon • People, to lay them waste, to remov• his Church and Gospel from amongs• them,
and every thing that is Sacred ▪ particularly, the Ridiculing and Exposing the Mysteres of our most Hol• Faith, can provoke God to abandon • People, to lay them waste, to remov• his Church and Gospel from amongs• them,
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lest God shou'd pronounce th• same Sentence upon us, as he did upon the wi•ked and ungrateful Jews, Jer. • ▪ 12. Go ye now (saith he) unto my plac• which was in Shiloh, where I set my Name at the first,
lest God should pronounce th• same Sentence upon us, as he did upon the wi•ked and ungrateful jews, Jer. • ▪ 12. Go you now (Says he) unto my plac• which was in Shiloh, where I Set my Name At the First,
Paralel to which is that Commination of our Saviour, to the same stiff-necked and rebellious People, therefore I say unto you, the Kingdom of God shall be taken from you,
Parallel to which is that Commination of our Saviour, to the same Stiffnecked and rebellious People, Therefore I say unto you, the Kingdom of God shall be taken from you,
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and Endeavours of those good Souls, who betake themselves to the Throne of Grace, to that Infinite Mercy of God which hath so long spared us, when we deserved Punishment;
and Endeavours of those good Souls, who betake themselves to the Throne of Grace, to that Infinite Mercy of God which hath so long spared us, when we deserved Punishment;
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so the abounding Impiety and Profaneness of any People, does constantly provoke God to inflict severe Temporal Evils and Punishments upon them, according to the Measure of their Demerits and Provocations;
so the abounding Impiety and Profaneness of any People, does constantly provoke God to inflict severe Temporal Evils and Punishments upon them, according to the Measure of their Demerits and Provocations;
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God's dealings with particular Persons in this Life, ar• so chequer'd and intermixt with variety of good and bad Events, that tho they point out a Judgment to come, becaus• they give no clear indication of an impartial Justice distributed here, whi•• the Judge of all the Earth, who cannot but do right, will at one time or other execute;
God's dealings with particular Persons in this Life, ar• so checkered and intermixed with variety of good and bad Events, that though they point out a Judgement to come, becaus• they give no clear indication of an impartial justice distributed Here, whi•• the Judge of all the Earth, who cannot but do right, will At one time or other execute;
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But 'tis otherwise as to Nations, and Publick Societies of Men, who, as such, cannot be accounted with in the World to come (where every man shall receive according to his own Works) and are therefore rewarded or punished here, according to their National Virtues or Impieties.
But it's otherwise as to nations, and Public Societies of Men, who, as such, cannot be accounted with in the World to come (where every man shall receive according to his own Works) and Are Therefore rewarded or punished Here, according to their National Virtues or Impieties.
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So that when a Kingdom or Country continne to do wickedly, we have abundance of reason to conclude, that the Providence of God will promote the Misery and Unhappiness of such a People,
So that when a Kingdom or Country continne to do wickedly, we have abundance of reason to conclude, that the Providence of God will promote the Misery and Unhappiness of such a People,
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In the very Infancy of the World, when the wickedness of man was great, and all flesh had corrupted his way upon earth, God sent an universal Flood of Waters, to sweep and wash away its polluted Inhabitants, Gen. 6. 5, 12.
In the very Infancy of the World, when the wickedness of man was great, and all Flesh had corrupted his Way upon earth, God sent an universal Flood of Waters, to sweep and wash away its polluted Inhabitants, Gen. 6. 5, 12.
When the Cry of the Sins of Sodom, which were very grievous, came up before God, he quench'd the Flames of their unnatural Lusts, by showring down Flames of Fire and Brimstone from Heaven to destroy them, Gen. 19. 13, 24.
When the Cry of the Sins of Sodom, which were very grievous, Come up before God, he quenched the Flames of their unnatural Lustiest, by showering down Flames of Fire and Brimstone from Heaven to destroy them, Gen. 19. 13, 24.
and we have lately been engaged abroad in a Tedious and Expensive War, which yet, blessed be God, is brought to an Happy Conclusion, by an Honourable Peace.
and we have lately been engaged abroad in a Tedious and Expensive War, which yet, blessed be God, is brought to an Happy Conclusion, by an Honourable Peace.
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And adored be that Goodness, which has not of late inflicted a Famine upon us to compleat his Four sore Judgments. For surely we cannot be so credulous,
And adored be that goodness, which has not of late inflicted a Famine upon us to complete his Four soar Judgments. For surely we cannot be so credulous,
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Good Heathens wou'd blush at those Impieties (tho but to see them acted by others) which they who call themselves Christians, and shelter themselves under the Name of Protestant, dare commit before all Israel, and the Sun. Drunkenness, Whoredom and Swearing are reckoned but puny, trivial, Modish Sins:
Good heathens would blush At those Impieties (though but to see them acted by Others) which they who call themselves Christians, and shelter themselves under the Name of Protestant, Dare commit before all Israel, and the Sun. drunkenness, Whoredom and Swearing Are reckoned but puny, trivial, Modish Sins:
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We are advanced to Crimes of a deeper Dye, to Cursings and Blasphemies, and a slat Denial, not only of the Revelation of God's Will, but even of that Invincible Power, that Inflexible Justice that made us,
We Are advanced to Crimes of a Deeper Die, to Cursings and Blasphemies, and a slat Denial, not only of the Revelation of God's Will, but even of that Invincible Power, that Inflexible justice that made us,
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least, even whilst we cry, Peace! Peace! sudden Destruction should overtake us. I know 'tis an unpleasant, thankless Office to forbode Evil to a Man's Native Country;
lest, even while we cry, Peace! Peace! sudden Destruction should overtake us. I know it's an unpleasant, thankless Office to forboden Evil to a Man's Native Country;
Nor am I fond of Predictions from Vulgar Prodigies, which mightily alarum the Common People Yet I may be bold to affirm, (with a Learned Man of our own ) That when such Prodigies,
Nor am I found of Predictions from vulgar Prodigies, which mightily alarm the Common People Yet I may be bold to affirm, (with a Learned Man of our own) That when such Prodigies,
then it may be quickly expected that God should do his own Work himself, assert his own Righteousness, by throwing such a People into the Fire of some terrible Judgment, to refine and purifie it.
then it may be quickly expected that God should do his own Work himself, assert his own Righteousness, by throwing such a People into the Fire of Some terrible Judgement, to refine and purify it.
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when Men have destroyed his Law, Psalm 119. 126. This, I say, is what all good Men have Cause to be apprehensive of, from the abused Patience and Long-suffering of God.
when Men have destroyed his Law, Psalm 119. 126. This, I say, is what all good Men have Cause to be apprehensive of, from the abused Patience and Long-suffering of God.
And yet amidst our Fears, we may not cease to Hope, that the many good Souls who stand in the Gap to ward off the Blow, by their devout Prayers and Intercessions:
And yet amid our Fears, we may not cease to Hope, that the many good Souls who stand in the Gap to ward off the Blow, by their devout Prayers and Intercessions:
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that the Pious Resolution of His Majesty, effectually to discourage Prophaneness and Immorality, with what He and our Senators have excellently done to that Purpose;
that the Pious Resolution of His Majesty, effectually to discourage Profaneness and Immorality, with what He and our Senators have excellently done to that Purpose;
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in whom at this Time there appears a great Propensity and Disposition, to put a stop to that Inundation of Wickedness, which threatens a Deluge to our Destruction:
in whom At this Time there appears a great Propensity and Disposition, to put a stop to that Inundation of Wickedness, which threatens a Deluge to our Destruction:
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Will, by their United Force, yet prevail with God to be favourable to his Land (so oft preserv'd and rescu'd by the Miracles of his Mercy) and to Pity his People.
Will, by their United Force, yet prevail with God to be favourable to his Land (so oft preserved and rescued by the Miracles of his Mercy) and to Pity his People.
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and to our Unhappy Divisions (which are such a Pastime to Popery) by that real and unfeigned Charity, which may teach us to maintain the Unity of the Spirit, in the Bond of Peace. But this suggests the
and to our Unhappy Divisions (which Are such a Pastime to Popery) by that real and unfeigned Charity, which may teach us to maintain the Unity of the Spirit, in the Bound of Peace. But this suggests the
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we may conclude, that the same Cause ought to have the same Effect upon every good Man, especially upon those in Authority, according to their Power and Capacity in their several Stations.
we may conclude, that the same Cause ought to have the same Effect upon every good Man, especially upon those in authority, according to their Power and Capacity in their several Stations.
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Now, what David 's Resolution upon the Melancholy Apprehensions he had from the Consederacy of Wicked Men, that kept not Gods Law, was, we find in several Places of his Psalms, but no where better then in the 101. Psalm, where he fixes his Pious Purpose,
Now, what David is Resolution upon the Melancholy Apprehensions he had from the Confederacy of Wicked Men, that kept not God's Law, was, we find in several Places of his Psalms, but no where better then in the 101. Psalm, where he fixes his Pious Purpose,
i. e. Assoon as ever I am peaceably setled on my Throne, I will use my utmost Diligence to reform the whole Nation, especially Jerusalem, the Place of Gods Peculiar Residence, which ought to be an Example to the rest of the Kingdom, taking Care that all Offenders be severely punished in the Courts of Judicature,
i. e. As soon as ever I am peaceably settled on my Throne, I will use my utmost Diligence to reform the Whole nation, especially Jerusalem, the Place of God's Peculiar Residence, which ought to be an Exampl to the rest of the Kingdom, taking Care that all Offenders be severely punished in the Courts of Judicature,
and if there be no other remedy, cutting off those Putrid Members, that will otherwise endanger the Infection of the whole Body, having got incurable Habits of committing Wickedness.
and if there be no other remedy, cutting off those Putrid Members, that will otherwise endanger the Infection of the Whole Body, having god incurable Habits of committing Wickedness.
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And this Effect the Sarrow and Humiliation of all good Magistrates for the overflowing Impiety of the Nation, will have upon them, viz. To quicken them in their several Places to punish Wickedness and Vice, to defend the Truth, and execute Justice.
And this Effect the Sarrow and Humiliation of all good Magistrates for the overflowing Impiety of the nation, will have upon them, viz. To quicken them in their several Places to Punish Wickedness and Vice, to defend the Truth, and execute justice.
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To do which by the Direction of our excellent Laws, without Fear or Favour, Interest or Partiality, is the wisest Course an honest Magistrate can take, to secure either a good Conscience towards God,
To do which by the Direction of our excellent Laws, without fear or Favour, Interest or Partiality, is the Wisest Course an honest Magistrate can take, to secure either a good Conscience towards God,
'Tis an Observation confirm'd by Experience, that no Nation in the World is so Jealous of those Laws, which relate to the Liberty and Property of the Subject,
It's an Observation confirmed by Experience, that no nation in the World is so Jealous of those Laws, which relate to the Liberty and Property of the Subject,
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But then, why shou'd we not be equally Jealous for the Honour of those Laws, in the strict Observation whereof, the Glory of God, the Interest of Religion, the Prosperity of the Nation,
But then, why should we not be equally Jealous for the Honour of those Laws, in the strict Observation whereof, the Glory of God, the Interest of Religion, the Prosperity of the nation,
But let us all joyn our Heads, our Hearts and Hands, to disgrace and dash out of Countenance, the daring Efforts, the outragious Sallies of Prophaneness and Immorality, that Drunkenness may no longer dare to stagger in our Streets,
But let us all join our Heads, our Hearts and Hands, to disgrace and dash out of Countenance, the daring Efforts, the outrageous Sallies of Profaneness and Immorality, that drunkenness may no longer Dare to stagger in our Streets,
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that Men may no longer be permitted to Boast, much less act their bestial Sins like Sodom, nor such leud Places of Entertainment any more be suffer'd in the Land:
that Men may no longer be permitted to Boast, much less act their bestial Sins like Sodom, nor such lewd Places of Entertainment any more be suffered in the Land:
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I say, to engage our most vigorous Endeavours to promote and carry on a Happy Reformation of Manners, we have the fairest Incouragement, the most indispensible Obligations imaginable.
I say, to engage our most vigorous Endeavours to promote and carry on a Happy Reformation of Manners, we have the Fairest Encouragement, the most indispensible Obligations imaginable.
this is his own Cause, for which he has often and signally appear'd by the remarkable Judgments which in all Ages he has Executed upon desperately wicked Sinners;
this is his own Cause, for which he has often and signally appeared by the remarkable Judgments which in all Ages he has Executed upon desperately wicked Sinners;
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I am sensible, we want not Instance of those, who have given the Nam• of a good Cause, to very vile Actions ▪ and who, the better to cheat People in to a Concurrence with them in the•• riotous and disorderly Attempts, fo• the Reformation of Religion, as the• pretended;
I am sensible, we want not Instance of those, who have given the Nam• of a good Cause, to very vile Actions ▪ and who, the better to cheat People in to a Concurrence with them in the•• riotous and disorderly Attempts, fo• the Reformation of Religion, as the• pretended;
as to endeavour according to the Laws of God and Man, to put a stop to the overflowing Wickedness of a Nation, to give a check to those Hellish Principles and Practises, by which God is daily dishonour'd, Truth and Justice perverted, Religion and Piety exposed, the Prosperity of the Nation obstructed,
as to endeavour according to the Laws of God and Man, to put a stop to the overflowing Wickedness of a nation, to give a check to those Hellish Principles and Practises, by which God is daily dishonoured, Truth and justice perverted, Religion and Piety exposed, the Prosperity of the nation obstructed,
and Multitudes of Souls endanger'd, be his Cause, and Work, or no? I am sure the Psalmist calls it Gods Cause, Psalm 74. 23. Arise O God! maintain thine own Cause;
and Multitudes of Souls endangered, be his Cause, and Work, or no? I am sure the Psalmist calls it God's Cause, Psalm 74. 23. Arise Oh God! maintain thine own Cause;
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To prevent which, and if possible to engage us further, to carry on the necessary Work of reforming the prophaneness and debauchery of the Age in our Stations, and according to our Capacities; Let us consider
To prevent which, and if possible to engage us further, to carry on the necessary Work of reforming the profaneness and debauchery of the Age in our Stations, and according to our Capacities; Let us Consider
2. That the Laws both of God and Man, as well as the Countenance and Encouragement of our Legislators are on our side, to strengthen our Hearts and Hands in this worthy and generous Undertaking.
2. That the Laws both of God and Man, as well as the Countenance and Encouragement of our Legislators Are on our side, to strengthen our Hearts and Hands in this worthy and generous Undertaking.
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But then, 'tis very odd, though obvious to Remark, that the prophane and dissolute of this Age and Climate, have strongly attempted to invert the Maxime, by being guilty of the most profligate Manners, in defiance of the most excellent Laws both of God and Man. This is a Reproach upon us, which we ought to endeavour by all possible lawful Means to wipe off for the future, that the boldness of offenders may no longer offer such avowed affronts to the Laws of Heaven and Earth;
But then, it's very odd, though obvious to Remark, that the profane and dissolute of this Age and Climate, have strongly attempted to invert the Maxim, by being guilty of the most profligate Manners, in defiance of the most excellent Laws both of God and Man. This is a Reproach upon us, which we ought to endeavour by all possible lawful Means to wipe off for the future, that the boldness of offenders may no longer offer such avowed affronts to the Laws of Heaven and Earth;
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To prevent which, our Magistrates have power enough from the Laws of the Land, and an encouragement sufficient from the Laws of God, and Obligation from both;
To prevent which, our Magistrates have power enough from the Laws of the Land, and an encouragement sufficient from the Laws of God, and Obligation from both;
or the Happiness of the Nation, ought, according to the Design of the Law, and the Reason of the Thing it self, to inform the Magistrate of those Enormous Offendors and Offences which come to his knowledge, that they might be brought to Condign Punishment.
or the Happiness of the nation, ought, according to the Design of the Law, and the Reason of the Thing it self, to inform the Magistrate of those Enormous Offenders and Offences which come to his knowledge, that they might be brought to Condign Punishment.
And this, I take to be the Principal Design of those Societies for the Reformation of Manners, which are already Form'd in divers Parts of this Kingdom,
And this, I take to be the Principal Design of those Societies for the Reformation of Manners, which Are already Formed in diverse Parts of this Kingdom,
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II. I'll take Notice of the Advantages that such SOCIETIES have, above the Power of Single Persons, to give a Cheque to the Combined Force of prevailing wickedness. III.
II I'll take Notice of the Advantages that such SOCIETIES have, above the Power of Single Persons, to give a Cheque to the Combined Force of prevailing wickedness. III.
IV. I will observe, That to render their Design ( The Suppression of Immorality and Wickedness, according to the Laws ) successful, they ought to act with great Piety and Prudence. I.
IV. I will observe, That to render their Design (The Suppression of Immorality and Wickedness, according to the Laws) successful, they ought to act with great Piety and Prudence. I.
I shall suppose the Legality of these SOCIETIES, i. e. Their agreeableness to the Constitution of the English Government, as Established in Church and State.
I shall suppose the Legality of these SOCIETIES, i. e. Their agreeableness to the Constitution of the English Government, as Established in Church and State.
But from that Countenance and Encouragement which is given to a late Excellent Account of these Societies ▪ by the concurrent Suffrages of a Considerable Number of Lords Spiritual and Temporal,
But from that Countenance and Encouragement which is given to a late Excellent Account of these Societies ▪ by the concurrent Suffrages of a Considerable Number of lords Spiritual and Temporal,
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who Unanimously Declare, That the Design of that Good Book (the Principal Scope of which is to Recommend and Promote these Societies ) ▪ is truly Great and Noble;
who Unanimously Declare, That the Design of that Good Book (the Principal Scope of which is to Recommend and Promote these Societies) ▪ is truly Great and Noble;
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so much for the Honour of GOD, the Advancement of Piety and Vertue, and the Publick Good both of Church and State, that in their Opinion, it cannot fail of being approved of by all Good Men:
so much for the Honour of GOD, the Advancement of Piety and Virtue, and the Public Good both of Church and State, that in their Opinion, it cannot fail of being approved of by all Good Men:
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And besides, their Declaration of the Legality of this Design, they most humbly and heartily pray, That Pious Men of all Ranks and Qualities, may be Excited by that Good Book, to contribute in their respective Places and Stations, their best Endeavours towards a National Reformation of Manners.
And beside, their Declaration of the Legality of this Design, they most humbly and heartily pray, That Pious Men of all Ranks and Qualities, may be Excited by that Good Book, to contribute in their respective Places and Stations, their best Endeavours towards a National Reformation of Manners.
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But so much, I hope, will suffice for a foundation of my Supposition, That these Societies are agreeable to the Established Constitution of our English Government.
But so much, I hope, will suffice for a Foundation of my Supposition, That these Societies Are agreeable to the Established Constitution of our English Government.
II. I am next to take Notice of, The Advantage these Societies have above the Power of Single Persons, to give a Cheque to the Combined Force of prevailing Wickedness.
II I am next to take Notice of, The Advantage these Societies have above the Power of Single Persons, to give a Cheque to the Combined Force of prevailing Wickedness.
'Tis true, The Reformation of Mens Manners, or but to endeavour to make the World better, is a Work so necessary and truly Excellent, that one wou'd think it impossible that such a Design should meet with any other Enemies,
It's true, The Reformation of Men's Manners, or but to endeavour to make the World better, is a Work so necessary and truly Excellent, that one would think it impossible that such a Design should meet with any other Enemies,
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and 'tis their daily Work, to Unite for the strengthening of their Party, They encourage themselves in an evil matter (in the Language of the Psalmist) and search out iniquities.
and it's their daily Work, to Unite for the strengthening of their Party, They encourage themselves in an evil matter (in the Language of the Psalmist) and search out iniquities.
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The Devils, who are the Grand Abettors and Promoters of all Wickedness, act in Combination; they are Unanimous in their Counsels and Endeavours for the Ruine of Mankind;
The Devils, who Are the Grand Abettors and Promoters of all Wickedness, act in Combination; they Are Unanimous in their Counsels and Endeavours for the Ruin of Mankind;
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Wicked Men keep then 〈 … 〉 Credit by their Numbers, a• 〈 … 〉 likely, they shou'd be dash'd 〈 … 〉 out of Countenance, till they see and are convinc'd, that they that are against them, are more than they that are with them.
Wicked Men keep then 〈 … 〉 Credit by their Numbers, a• 〈 … 〉 likely, they should be dashed 〈 … 〉 out of Countenance, till they see and Are convinced, that they that Are against them, Are more than they that Are with them.
And if ever we hope, with any Success, to encounter the Combined Strength of the Men that work wickedness, we must animate and encourage one another to the Work;
And if ever we hope, with any Success, to encounter the Combined Strength of the Men that work wickedness, we must animate and encourage one Another to the Work;
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and it will become every Good Man, especially those in Authority to ask David 's Question, Who will rise up wit• me against the wicked? or, Who will take my part against the Evil-doers.
and it will become every Good Man, especially those in authority to ask David is Question, Who will rise up wit• me against the wicked? or, Who will take my part against the Evildoers.
and we may be well assured, That by strength shall no man prevail against God, and that No Weapon form'd against Omnipoience shall prosper. III. I will consider, How they ought to be qualified, who enter into, or are admitted Members of these Societies;
and we may be well assured, That by strength shall no man prevail against God, and that No Weapon formed against Omnipoience shall prosper. III. I will Consider, How they ought to be qualified, who enter into, or Are admitted Members of these Societies;
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He that is Intemperate, or Lewd, or Quarrelsome, or in short, careless of his own Manners, is very unfit to Reform the irregular Conversations of other persons.
He that is Intemperate, or Lewd, or Quarrelsome, or in short, careless of his own Manners, is very unfit to Reform the irregular Conversations of other Persons.
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and especially to Reform our Inward Man, our Hearts and Affections (which are not cognizable by any Magistrate or Society) before we engage in the weighty Work of an outward Reformation, lest we fall under the Character of Hypocrites and Unbelievers,
and especially to Reform our Inward Man, our Hearts and Affections (which Are not cognizable by any Magistrate or Society) before we engage in the weighty Work of an outward Reformation, lest we fallen under the Character of Hypocrites and Unbelievers,
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And therefore, in short, they who enter into, or are admitted Members of any Society for the Reformations of other mens Manners, ought themselves to be Persons of Excellent Temper, of Strict Virtue, of Exemplary Lives, and un-blemished Reputations;
And Therefore, in short, they who enter into, or Are admitted Members of any Society for the Reformations of other men's Manners, ought themselves to be Persons of Excellent Temper, of Strict Virtue, of Exemplary Lives, and un-blemished Reputations;
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IV. That to render the Designs of these Societies (the Suppression of Immorality and Wickedness, according to the Laws) successful, they ought to act with great Piety and Prudence.
IV. That to render the Designs of these Societies (the Suppression of Immorality and Wickedness, according to the Laws) successful, they ought to act with great Piety and Prudence.
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Let all your things be done with Charity; and if all our Affairs, even of lesser Moment, ought to be transacted with a respect had to Charity, which is the great Gospel Duty, and Bond of Christian Perfection;
Let all your things be done with Charity; and if all our Affairs, even of lesser Moment, ought to be transacted with a respect had to Charity, which is the great Gospel Duty, and Bound of Christian Perfection;
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then we ought much more to act by this Rule, when we do any thing in order to our Neighbour's Reformation, wherein the Welfare of his Soul is so nearly concerned.
then we ought much more to act by this Rule, when we do any thing in order to our Neighbour's Reformation, wherein the Welfare of his Soul is so nearly concerned.
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Solomon 's Direction, in this Case, is excellent, Debate the Cause with thy Brother himself ▪ and discover not a secre• to another. And our Saviour's Rule is, Tell thy Brother his faults between thee and him alone:
Solomon is Direction, in this Case, is excellent, Debate the Cause with thy Brother himself ▪ and discover not a secre• to Another. And our Saviour's Rule is, Tell thy Brother his Faults between thee and him alone:
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and where there is not apparent Reason and Evidence to the contrary, it inclines Men to believe all the Good of others, which they have the least Ground-work for;
and where there is not apparent Reason and Evidence to the contrary, it inclines Men to believe all the Good of Others, which they have the least Groundwork for;
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And indeed, our Designs to Reform Men from their vicious Courses, should be so managed, that in probability they may be made better, not worse by •our Endeavours.
And indeed, our Designs to Reform Men from their vicious Courses, should be so managed, that in probability they may be made better, not Worse by •our Endeavours.
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In which Case, a private Monition, ••naged with Discretion and Charity, •• much more likely to reclaim them ▪ than to spread abroad their Faults to their Disparagement;
In which Case, a private Monition, ••naged with Discretion and Charity, •• much more likely to reclaim them ▪ than to spread abroad their Faults to their Disparagement;
or the Publick Tranquility, ought to do, what he lawfully can, to put a stop to the growth o• bold and Bare-fac'd Impieties, that th• Actors of them may be brought to condign Punishment.
or the Public Tranquillity, ought to do, what he lawfully can, to put a stop to the growth o• bold and Barefaced Impieties, that th• Actors of them may be brought to condign Punishment.
2. Whether our Neighbour's Faul• be publick or private, Charity will oblige us to be careful, not to attemp• his Reformation out of Malice, Hatred or Ill will;
2. Whither our Neighbour's Faul• be public or private, Charity will oblige us to be careful, not to attemp• his Reformation out of Malice, Hatred or Ill will;
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But our great Aim should be, to render the Crime, not the Offendor ridiculous, much less to insult over him when he is fallen, considering that we our selves are men of like passions, and equally liable to be tempted;
But our great Aim should be, to render the Crime, not the Offender ridiculous, much less to insult over him when he is fallen, considering that we our selves Are men of like passion, and equally liable to be tempted;
but our scope and intention shou'd be to beat down the strong holds of Sin and Satan, to pluck our Brother out of the Snare of the Devil, to discourage Vice, to reform his Manners,
but our scope and intention should be to beatrice down the strong holds of since and Satan, to pluck our Brother out of the Snare of the devil, to discourage Vice, to reform his Manners,
And that this chiefly was the Motive of the Undertaking, that whilst we launce the Wound, it may be apparent, that it is in order to the Cure of the Patient.
And that this chiefly was the Motive of the Undertaking, that while we lance the Wound, it may be apparent, that it is in order to the Cure of the Patient.
but may be either, according to the End or Object to which it is directed. And as that Zeal which is fix'd upon proper Objects, preserv'd within its due Limits,
but may be either, according to the End or Object to which it is directed. And as that Zeal which is fixed upon proper Objects, preserved within its due Limits,
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And for this Reason we ought ever to suffer Prudence to conduct our Zeal, to render it useful to the best Purposes, God's Glory, our Neighbour's Good, and our own Eternal Felicity:
And for this Reason we ought ever to suffer Prudence to conduct our Zeal, to render it useful to the best Purposes, God's Glory, our Neighbour's Good, and our own Eternal Felicity:
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and if the unalterable Obstinacy of Sinners, render this ineffectual, we may then, after our private Endeavours, warrantably inform the Magistrate of those scandalous Criminals that come to our Cognizance, that their Deeds may receive a deserved Retribution.
and if the unalterable Obstinacy of Sinners, render this ineffectual, we may then, After our private Endeavours, warrantably inform the Magistrate of those scandalous Criminals that come to our Cognizance, that their deeds may receive a deserved Retribution.
for the many signal Mercies and Deliverances he has of late Mercies and Deliverances he has of late wrought for us, will engage us to use all possible Care, that we provoke him not again, to inflict heavier Judgments upon us;
for the many signal mercies and Deliverances he has of late mercies and Deliverances he has of late wrought for us, will engage us to use all possible Care, that we provoke him not again, to inflict Heavier Judgments upon us;
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No, he often does this to try, whether those whom his Judgments would not awaken and amend, who grew hard under the Strokes of his Displeasure, may not be softned ▪ and melted into Repentance, by the Beams of his restored Mercy, and Loving-kindness:
No, he often does this to try, whither those whom his Judgments would not awaken and amend, who grew hard under the Strokes of his Displeasure, may not be softened ▪ and melted into Repentance, by the Beams of his restored Mercy, and Lovingkindness:
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And there is but one way in the World to avoid that dismal Catastrophe, and to secure the Blessing of Peace we now enjoy, with all its happy Effects, to us, and our Posterity;
And there is but one Way in the World to avoid that dismal Catastrophe, and to secure the Blessing of Peace we now enjoy, with all its happy Effects, to us, and our Posterity;
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And to effect this, let us all pray, and endeavour in our several Stations, and as we have Opportunities and Capacities, that Vertue and Goodness may daily gain ground and flourish,
And to Effect this, let us all pray, and endeavour in our several Stations, and as we have Opportunities and Capacities, that Virtue and goodness may daily gain ground and flourish,
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This is the way to shew our selves good Christians, good Subjects, and such as are really concern'd for the Welfare of our Native Country, and most Holy Religion.
This is the Way to show our selves good Christians, good Subject's, and such as Are really concerned for the Welfare of our Native Country, and most Holy Religion.
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